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Officer Brandi Enis is outstanding representative of Laconia Police
To The Daily Sun,
I write on behalf of Laconia Police Officer Brandi Enis.
I believe that Officer Enis is being unfairly treated based on what I read in The Sun in the issue dated May 29.
I am a licensed security officer, employed by Northeast Security Agency. I am often assigned to patrol the two Irwin Motors yards, one on Messer Street and the other on Union Avenue.
A year or so ago, that is where I met Officer Enis. We had a nice chat, mostly about my responsibilities and I felt at our parting that I had an effective backup while Officer Enis was on duty. In short, this experienced law enforcement officer was protecting me, a real backup, the kind of officer who will be there if I need her. One never knows the kind of person who may cause problems during the overnight at either Irwin location, especially on Union Avenue, and especially on the weekends or holidays.
The two LPD officers who I had ultimate trust in were Officer Brandi Enis and now retired master patrol officer Katheen Yale.
Officer Enis is good at what she does. I've never criticized the LPD for anything. In fact I've wished that the LPD would offer a training course to to area police departments on good manners with the public.
I now have a problem with LPD management's treatment of what I to be an outstanding representative of the LPD, and one who will help keep this security officer safe.
William F. Carberry
Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 June 2014 09:36
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Don't take Hillary's 'what difference does it make' out of context
To The Daily Sun,
Laconia Sun frequent letter writer Steve Earle has gone and done it again. Does he really expect us to believe more of the half truths and outright lies about Benghazi? Please take this time to read the following. It's the actual exchange between then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). It comes from the hearing at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which took place on Jan. 23, 2013.
Why would Mr. Earle intentionally ignore the facts. President Obama said the day after that attack that it was a terrorist attack.
(You probably remember that Mitt Romney claimed in one of the 2012 debates that Obama had not said it was a terrorist attack, the President said that he had said that just the day after the event, and the debate moderator pointed out to Romney that the president had indeed said it was terrorist attack).
"Was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night and decided they'd go kill some Americans," Clinton said. "What difference — at this point, what difference does it make?" This infamous quote has been taken out of context countless number of times. We must ask to what end?
With Benghazi back in the news and renewed attention being paid to Clinton's comment, it is time for a contextual review of the testimony.
Based on a C-SPAN video of their six-minute exchange, here is a transcript of what Johnson and Clinton said during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Jan. 23, 2013:
Johnson: Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Madam Secretary. I'd like to join my colleagues in thanking you for your service sincerely, and also appreciate the fact that you're here testifying and glad that you're looking in good health.
Clinton: Thank you.
Johnson: Were you fully aware in real time — and again, I realize how big your job is and everything is erupting in the Middle East at this time — were you fully aware of these 20 incidents that were reported in the ARB (State Department Accountability Review Board) in real time?
Clinton: I was aware of the ones that were brought to my attention. They were part of our ongoing discussion about the deteriorating threat environment in eastern Libya. We certainly were very conscious of them. I was assured by our security professionals that repairs were under way, additional security upgrades had taken place.
Johnson: Thank you. Did you see personally the cable on — I believe it was August 12th — specifically asking for, basically, reinforcements for the security detail that was going to be evacuating or leaving in August? Did you see that personally?
Clinton: No, sir.
Johnson: Okay. When you read the ARB, it strikes me as how certain the people were that the attacks started at 9:40 Benghazi time. When was the first time you spoke to — or have you ever spoken to — the returnees, the evacuees? Did you personally speak to those folks?
Clinton: I've spoken to one of them, but I waited until after the ARB had done its investigation because I did not want there to be anybody raising any issue that I had spoken to anyone before the ARB conducted its investigation.
Johnson: How many people were evacuated from Libya?
Clinton: Well, the numbers are a little bit hard to pin down because of our other friends. . .
Johnson: Approximately?
Clinton: Approximately, 25 to 30.
Johnson: Did anybody in the State Department talk to those folks very shortly afterwards?
Clinton: There was discussion going on afterwards, but once the investigation started, the FBI spoke to them before we spoke to them, and so other than our people in Tripoli — which, I think you're talking about Washington, right?
Johnson: The point I'm making is, a very simple phone call to these individuals, I think, would've ascertained immediately that there was no protest prior to this. This attack started at 9:40 p.m. Benghazi time and it was an assault. I appreciate the fact that you called it an assault. But I'm going back to then-Ambassador (Susan) Rice five days later going on the Sunday shows and, what I would say, is purposefully misleading the American public. Why wasn't that known? And again, I appreciate the fact that the transparency of this hearing, but why weren't we transparent to that point in time?
Clinton: Well, first of all, Senator, I would say that once the assault happened, and once we got our people rescued and out, our most immediate concern was, number one, taking care of their injuries. As I said, I still have a DS (Diplomatic Security) agent at Walter Reed seriously injured — getting them into Frankfurt, Ramstein to get taken care of, the FBI going over immediately to start talking to them. We did not think it was appropriate for us to talk to them before the FBI conducted their interviews. And we did not — I think this is accurate, sir — I certainly did not know of any reports that contradicted the IC (Intelligence Community) talking points at the time that Ambassador Rice went on the TV shows. And you know I just want to say that people have accused Ambassador Rice and the administration of misleading Americans. I can say trying to be in the middle of this and understanding what was going on, nothing could be further from the truth. Was information developing? Was the situation fluid? Would we reach conclusions later that weren't reached initially? And I appreciate the. . .
Johnson: But, Madame Secretary, do you disagree with me that a simple phone call to those evacuees to determine what happened wouldn't have ascertained immediately that there was no protest? That was a piece of information that could have been easily, easily obtained?
Clinton: But, Senator, again. . .
Johnson: Within hours, if not days?
Clinton: Senator, you know, when you're in these positions, the last thing you want to do is interfere with any other process going on, number one. . .
Johnson: I realize that's a good excuse.
Clinton: Well, no, it's the fact. Number two, I would recommend highly you read both what the ARB said about it and the classified ARB because, even today, there are questions being raised. Now, we have no doubt they were terrorists, they were militants, they attacked us, they killed our people. But what was going on and why they were doing what they were doing is still unknown. . .
Johnson: No, again, we were misled that there were supposedly protests and that something sprang out of that — an assault sprang out of that — and that was easily ascertained that that was not the fact, and the American people could have known that within days and they didn't know that.
Clinton: With all due respect, the fact is we had four dead Americans. Was it because of a protest or was it because of guys out for a walk one night who decided that they'd they go kill some Americans? What difference at this point does it make? It is our job to figure out what happened and do everything we can to prevent it from ever happening again, Senator. Now, honestly, I will do my best to answer your questions about this, but the fact is that people were trying in real time to get to the best information. The IC has a process, I understand, going with the other committees to explain how these talking points came out. But you know, to be clear, it is, from my perspective, less important today looking backwards as to why these militants decided they did it than to find them and bring them to justice, and then maybe we'll figure out what was going on in the meantime.
Johnson: Okay. Thank you, Madame Secretary.
Bernadette Loesch
Last Updated on Monday, 02 June 2014 10:01
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Many helped make Inter-Lakes After Prom a great success
To The Daily Sun,
The Inter-Lakes Class of 2014 was treated to a chem-free party following their senior prom. The all-night event was filled with entertainment, activities and socializing with their classmates and friends. The parents of the Inter-Lakes After Prom Party Committee would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the following businesses, organizations and community members for their contribution to the 2014 After Prom Party.
The community members who sponsored many of the activities with their generous contributions were: Meredith Rotary, Lamprey & Lamprey Realtors, EPTAM Plastics Ltd., Inter-Lakes PTO, RE/MAX Bayside, Edward DeTolla DDS PLLC, Ippolito's Furniture Inc., Meredith Village Savings Bank, Inn at Mill Falls Inc., BARNZ Movie Theater, and Dragonfly Yoga Barn.
The committee also recognizes the following community members for their financial and prize donations: Flurries, Taylor's Country Restaurant, Plum Crazy, Extreme Clean Touch Free Car Wash, Napa Car Care, REMCON North Corp., E.M. Heath, BAUEN Corporation, Lakes Region Computer LLC, American Pride Landscape Company, Sandwich Animal Hospital, Irwin Automotive, Overhead Door Options, Emery & Garrett Groundwater, Meredith Police Assoc, Picnic Rock Farms LLC, Moulton Farm, Shane Halsey Painting, Scott Burns Landscaping, DAK Financial Group, Seely Plumbing & Heating, Circle Dental, Sandwich Fire & Rescue Assoc, Pemi Glass & Mirror, Shep Brown's Boat Basin, Altrusa International of Meredith, Moxie Media, Bill & Pat Read, Cross Insurance - Laconia.
Also: RN Peaslee & Sons Inc., Town of Center Harbor, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Frank Michel, esq, Margaret Demos & Bud Martin, Meredith Kiwanis, Tanger Outlets, The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Funspot, The Fitness Edge, Hannaford's, T-Bones/CJ's, All State Insurance/Jim Hamel, Waterville Valley Resort, The Sandwich Creamery, Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park, Innisfree Bookstore, Corner House Inn, Shield Comics, Cannon Mountain, The Common Man, Sacred Waters, Meredith Bay Coffee House, McDonald's, Erika De Almeida - Mary Kay, EKAL, Lori Card, Hula Hoop - Nicole Colindres, Veggie Art Girl.
Also: Meredith Station, UNO's, Alpine Adventures, Phu Jee's, Dunkin' Donuts, The Mug, Ruel's Barber Shop, Edward Jones, Lavinia Restaurant, Oak Hill Golf Course, Pirates Cove, Too Little Thyme, George's Diner, The Edge Tie Dye, Lee's Candy Kitchen, Ben & Jerry's, Burrito Me, Giuseppe's, Louie's, Wine'ing Butcher, Hart's, Kathy Erving Catering, Deweys Ice Cream, Subway, Michelle Goodearl Photography, Miss Print, JP Swift, Mr. Bill Athanas, Dennis Scholfield, Meredith Community Center & staff, Middleton Lumber, Yikes, Country Carriage, Pat Kelly, Officer Jamie Brunt, The Inter-Lakes School District community, many parents, friends & community members.
The evening was a huge success due to the outpouring of support from everyone who planned and supported the event.
The Inter-Lakes After Prom
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Last Updated on Monday, 02 June 2014 09:58
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If it was my son or daughter, I'd open Gitmo & let them all go
To The Daily Sun,
"Bring Bowe Home" to "Bowe Is Back Home "
I have already been asked,"How many people and bikers now expected for the June 19th POW/MIA Vigil and Freedom Ride in Meredith"? The answer is, "those interested and who care about joining in a simple celebration of a returned POW who had been held prisoner for 4 years, 10 months and 30 days".
Why has a vigil that has been going on for over 25 years been important? Just listen to the political discussion by some members of Congress on the release of the five detainees for this American soldier, American son. What is the value of an American Soldier in this situation ? Well, if it's MY son or daughter or grandchild . . . open Gitmo and let the boots on the ground handle the issue from there!
My guess is, these brave members of Congress honestly feel the same!
This American Soldier coming Home brings faith and trust back to the saying, "Leave No Man Or Woman Behind". I believe 'millions' of Veterans and Blue Star Families who have sons, daughters, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers serving in harm's way can be comforted by that fact.
Negotiating does not mean compromise! If we can negotiate for hikers who get lost in Iran and journalist detained in North Korea and send ex-presidents to pick them up, we have the responsibility and accountability to do anything and everything to see that an American POW is returned to his family and country.
Why are vigils and freedoms rides important ? Because many members of Congress had no idea who Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was. Perhaps most Americans had no idea. Awareness is and was important. We hear that he "walked away from his area"? Facts as we are receiving them, he was captured when his camp was hit, he was going to the bathroom (where ever) and the Taliban at first thought they had captured a "high valued prisoner" because of the action taken to find him.
Here's what is most important. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is freed and will be united with his family. Members of Congress should be very careful with this one because I can pretty much guarantee it will bite them in the butt! Sen. John McCain is with us today because of the negotiations of Henry Kissinger.
Blessings to Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and his Family.
Vigil and Freedom Ride, June 19th..Meredith.."Bowe Is Back"!!
Bob Jones
Last Updated on Monday, 02 June 2014 09:36
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Home inspection should be separated from real estate agents
To The Daily Sun,
In 2010, New Hampshire enacted home inspector legislation to set minimum standards for inspectors. If consumer protection was the goal, it has fallen short.
If people who have a vested interest in selling property, (i.e. real estate agents) are allowed to control the home inspector selection process, are buyers really being protected? Should someone who has a vested interest in selling a property be advising potential buyers as to which home inspectors to use or not use or how much to pay for inspection services? Whose best interest is being served by an agent referred home inspector, the agent or home buyer?
Massachusetts recognized this conflict of interest of home inspectors trying to win favor with agents, for continued client referrals from the agents. In 2001 Massachusetts amended the real estate licensing law to help prevent this conflict of interest. Part of that law appears below.
"At the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase, real estate brokers and salesmen, or the seller if no broker or salesperson is involved in the sale, shall distribute a brochure, published by the office of consumer affairs and business regulations, educating consumers about the home inspection process. Real estate brokers and salesmen shall not directly recommend a specific home inspection company or home inspector but may, upon request, provide a complete list of licensed home inspectors prepared by the board."
Similar legislation is overdue for New Hampshire. For more information regarding this issue, please visit www.independentinspectors.org
Dennis Robitaille
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Bare arms like a haltertop
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K. Dot is saying that he bares arms as in he carries a gun
But he uses a simile to compare it to showing bare arms like whenever women wear halter tops.
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With the cheers of the hometown crowd behind him, third-year touring professional Webb Simpson won the fifth annual Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. This was Simpsons first PGA TOUR win, solidifying the 2008 Wake Forest graduate as a serious contender in the upcoming TOUR Championship, the season-ending event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs. Simpson was able to share his win with his wife and newborn son, who were both in attendance.
If the excitement of the tournament wasnt enough, Wyndham Worldwide made a lasting impression for those in attendance. From hole-in-one contests rewarding Derek Lamely with vacations for life, to a man-made beach and fundraising activities that engaged spectators, the Wyndham Championship was an unforgettable experience for all.
For years, the central focus of The Wyndham Championship has been philanthropy, and this years tournament was no exception. Through its philanthropic program, Wishes by Wyndham, more than $385,000 was donated during the tournament.
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital received two brand new Nintendo Wii Fun Centers donated on behalf of Wishes by Wyndham and Starlight Childrens Foundation, and enjoyed a vacation day filled with fun and surprises. The First Tee of the Triad, a nonprofit organization that teaches children character development and life skills through the game of golf, was selected by fans as the first Charity of Choice winner. The First Tee chapter was presented with a check from Wishes by Wyndham for $100,000, and in turn, donated $5,000 to each of the four runners-up organizations: United Way, Victory Junction, Greensboro Childrens Museum and the Autism Society of North Carolina. As part of the tournaments innovative social media presence, Wishes by Wyndham also donated $50,000 to each of its three signature charities, Starlight Children's Foundation, Christel House, and Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, as patrons checked in at the Wyndham Championship through Facebook and Foursquare.
Philanthropy has been an important part of the Wyndham Championship, and what makes this event so very special, says Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and CEO, Wyndham Worldwide. We are so proud to support so many wonderful organizations through our tournament, and exploring new ways to spread their message to new supporters.
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Eros, in stereo
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Stereo imaging will be an important tool on NEAR for geologic analysis of Eros, because it provides three-dimensional information on the asteroid's landforms and structures. This anaglyph can be viewed using red-blue glasses to show Eros in stereo. It was constructed from images taken on February 14 and 15 that showed the same part of Eros from two slightly different viewing perspectives. The smallest feature visible is 100 feet (30 meters) across. For this image the spacecraft position was not optimum for stereo, but it will improve over the next few days allowing better 3-D views.
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This is my third pregnancy. I don't remember haveing such uncomfortable cramps in my lower abdomen and back. Did any of you experience this?
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This is my third also. I too have been having a lot of cramping and contractions for a while now. Spoke to the Dr. she said it is common,the more pregnanies the early and more intense the cramping and contractions can sometimes feel. I am due Oct 26 and had my 36 week check today . I am 50% and just about 2cm so will see if I make it until then.
The more babies you have, the more sensitive you are to ... I *think* the midwife said it's oxytocin. After the birth, the cramps that tighten up your uterus get stronger with each baby, too. They can feel nearly as bad as labour contractions.
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YES! This is my second and I've been having horrible cramping the past two days. Like almost as painful as contractions. But they definitely aren't contractions.
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I don't remember much from 8 wks pregnant, but I hope the cramping is nothing to be worried about! Good luck to you!!
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Sharethematch.com ambassador Andy Gray was talking exclusively to tribalfootball.com…
I THINK Andre Villas Boas would do well to study Chelsea's recent history because he is coming dangerously close to repeating the mistakes of his predecessors.
Once again a lot of noise is coming out of the players' changing room and that can only undermine the manager who's there to run the club as he sees fit.
If past experiences are anything to go by than a host of managers have fallen foul to the same issues currently facing AVB, and it's not just those deemed unsuccessful.
Jose Mourinho didn't last long with some of the criticism, big Luiz Felipe Scolari didn't last long, Claudio Ranieri didn't last long, so if we go by the history books the young man could be in trouble?
When you lose some of those big players, unfortunately at Chelsea at the moment, they still have an awful lot of power.
But somebody along the way has got to stand up and say, 'you know what, you've got to make some big decisions' and I think he's been trying to do that, Villas-Boas, this year and he's suffered because of it.
It depends on Roman Abramovich and if he can, in his own mind, absorb having a poor season so that can come back a stronger Chelsea next season. I don't know.
But if AVB continues to let the powerful players at the club dominate, I really don't see a way forward for Chelsea if that is the case.
I don't like to see managers go but you certainly have to question some of his decisions of late – take Gary Cahill for example.
That is the one thing I don't understand. I really don't. Cahill is a fantastic footballer, he's experienced, he's been playing for Bolton, he's not rusty, he's not been injured, and I find it staggering that he hasn't been in the side since day one.
But only time will tell, I hope he sorts it out but there is a big job on at that football club and I just don't know if he will be given enough time.
Another manager who you wouldn't expect to be under pressure is Arsene Wenger.
Don't get me wrong Arsenal were very, very, poor against AC Milan but I don't think that result affects his position one little bit.
Everyone at Arsenal that makes decisions about the coaches and managers knows exactly what Arsene Wenger has brought this club and what he has done for this club, and I don't think there will be a knee-jerk reaction.
I would be absolutely mystified if Arsene Wenger were to lose his job before the end of the season.
At the end of the season if things don't get any better, he may well say "enough is enough and I need a new challenge". But I don't think he's going to get pushed before the end of the season and I would be staggered if that was the case.
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The cottage is on a large grassy, spruce and larch bordered lot overlooking the cape, 500 ft. of beach and the Northumberland Strait. The beach is accessed by an easy, safe, short walk, on a gently sloped pathway through trees, shrubs and flowers. There are no difficult steps for seniors or children to climb. Plan to swim, surf the waves, relax under the umbrella or build sand castles in the sun. You can recline on lawn chairs on the deck or at the cape or play games on the large lawn while watching birds, the fishing boats, and ocean waves. The verandah provides a sunny place to curl up or eat a meal.
Walk the beach for miles either to the Miminegash Harbor (20 minutes) where fishing boats come and go carrying their seasonal catches which one can purchase, or walk the other direction from the property with a view of the windmills and the stunning, ever changing ocean waves and sunsets views.
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COTTAGE AND PROVISIONS: The well cared for Cottage is spacious and bright. It is located with trees on either side, off a rarely traveled lane, and facing the cape and ocean. The living area, bedrooms, and verandah all face the ocean with big windows. There are plenty of towels, and linens provided. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with more than enough place settings, pots and pans, electric appliances and dishwasher. Books and games are available for evenings and rainy days. The living room has a large leather sectional with recliners and a reclining chair. Meals can be had in the dining area, the verandah or out on the deck with plenty of table space and chairs. The verandah offers a cozy area to curl up and read, visit or play games. There is even an office to locate your computer away from the general living space of the family.
Extra amenities are available in case you forget to bring some of the necessary toiletries and there is a small supply of food in the kitchen.
Welcome to our 'Home Away from Home' Cottage in Prince Edward Island, Canada. In 2007 we visited the Maritime Provinces on a whim and absolutely fell in love with the ocean, the life style and the people. We almost bought a property immediately, but we decided to look around first. After looking at 75 properties in the Maritime Provinces we found this cottage and knew immediately that it was the place for us. Since purchasing it in August, 2008, we have been out (from Alberta) at least twice a year for extended periods and have rented it for a good portion of each summer. Our whole family spends some of their vacations at the cottage and all want to stay. Our family and friends describe it as being heavenly. From the guest book comments, we are sure that like us, you would go away from a vacation at this cottage refreshed and relaxed just like we do. Welcome to our 'Home'. Irene and Gene Huber
Irene & Gene Huber purchased this cottage in 2008
This cottage was the only property that was perfect for us. It has a wide, expansive, clean beach with shallow water for children to play, The water is the warmest north of the Cariolina's. The house was very clean and well maintained, well furnished with only special additions needed to make it our own. There is a large verandah in which we installed windows so that we now can use it in all weather and at any time of the day. This is a wonderful place to eat breakfast while watching the fishing boats and dinner watching the sunsets. The yard is large so our grandchildren (if they are not at the beach) can play safely.
Dear Irene and Gene...
Many apologies for this very late reply. We had a fabulous time at the cottage; its a beautiful spot and a perfect beach for kids( and grown-ups) to swim. We had a lot of fun spotting the jellyfish too!! The info binder you put together was invaluable as were the pre-trip emails. Its very obvious that you've both put a huge amount of effort into making guests feel so welcome and I can't remember the last time I stayed in such a well equipped rental property. We will definitely recommend the cottage to friends and family. We did discover a very nice restaurant on the water at North Port too (the Boat Shop Steak and Seafood restaurant). One for the binder I think.
Thank you again!
We rented this place to enjoy family time with my 85 year old mother-in-law. We all LOVED it!! The place had lots of room and everything we needed and more!. It was super clean as well. Great walks on the beach and breath taking sunsets. I would definitely recommend it, could not say one bad thing about it.
This review is late in coming as our stay at the Sea Sand and Stars Cottage was back in July of this year. My family and I were so looking forward to this vacation and we were not disappointed. The house was absolutely beautiful and it offered everything we could possible need - from lobster pots to Sunblock!
We had plans to see so much of the Island, however we found that we didn't want to leave the house! We spent our days on the beach, our nights around the fire or in the porch playing games.
We loved PEI are planning another vacation there in 2016. We could not imagine staying anywhere else but the Sea Sand and Stars Cottage.
Sea, Sand and Stars Cottage is everything promised and more. After renting this beautiful
vacation property for 2 weeks in June, 2014 it is easy to see why reviews about it are always so positive.
The cottage is, as advertised , fully equipped to say the least, Whether you want to entertain, cook, barbeque, relax on the deck, enjoy the picturesque private yard or, retreat to the lovely sunroom - nothing is missing. Moreover, everything is well organized, super clean and in perfect working order.
Its secluded location on Northumberland Strait in the Miminegash - Tignish area of PEI has much to offer. From spectacular sunsets on the water to endless beach walking; hiking or biking Confederation Trail, golfing and fishing - all are readily available. And for those so inclined, Summerside, Cavendish and Charlottetown are all an easy day trip away.
Sea, Sand and Stars Cottage, with its lovely ocean views inside and out, is truly a very special 4 star property whose owners and their caretakers cannot do enough to ensure you feel welcome and comfortable and that you fully enjoy your Island stay. Spring, summer or fall, this cottage is awesome and well worth renting - the perfect place to quietly relax or to enjoy special times with family and friends.
My family and I had a perfect week. It is a fantastic vacation home - they have thought of everything and the house is meticulously appointed. Everything is there if you are travelling with kids. The beach is beautiful and secluded. The area of the island is wild and authentic. We would go back in a heartbeat. Communication was easy and we felt really taken care of. Thank you!
My family and I really loved this home. Loved the sunsets and the fact that we could go outside at night and not get carried away from the bugs and that was great. Loved that it had everything you needed to make you feel at home. I would go back in a heart beat
My family just returned from our week at Sea, Sand & Stars cottage. "Cottage" is a bit of a misnomer -- this is a lovely vacation house! We found little reason to leave the property! I am sure PEI has many charms, many of which we had planned on exploring, but we found that we were perfectly happy at the house. Our three kids were endlessly entertained by the yard and, especially, the beach. We had one rainy day, and spent the afternoon happily doing puzzles, reading, and playing with the toys in the toy bin. The house is completely stocked. There was everything we could need, and a grocery store was fairly close by. There are beach toys, towels, etc. And a very well stocked kitchen. We especially appreciated the variety of coffee makers -- and the one marked "wimp coffee" sure made us laugh! We, too, like stronger stuff! Thank you so much for giving our family a much needed relaxing week. We have a summer's worth of memories from that one week!
This beautiful cottage is located on a quiet peninsula away from hustle and bustle, where a truly relaxing holiday can be enjoyed. Spend time on the wide sandy beach reached by walking along a gently sloping pathway through a tree, shrub and flower lined path. One can walk for miles along the ocean which is the warmest water north of the Carolina States. Miminegash is less than a 1/2 hour beach walk from the cottage. Lobsters can be purchased from the fishing boats in season (August to October). Scallops and other fish are also available in season at the stores, the fish truck, or our Caretaker/Fisherman. The ocean waves, night stars, sunsets, and birds will keep you enthralled. The deck, weather-proof verandah or the cape are fantastic places to relax, read or have meals while watching the fishing boats and ocean waves. The screened,and windowed veranda and deck are fully equipped with tables, sun umbrellas and chairs, barbeque and lobster cooker.
Other Activities: Playing on the beach is definitely a high priority for the children in your family. Once there, our guests tell us they have trouble getting the children to want to do anything else. The beach is very private as it does not have easy access to other than the people living in the immediate area. Buying the seasonal fish or lobsters and having your own big cook out will be a most memorable experience. And you don't have to give up on Mom's special dinners as the kitchen is totally equiped for easy meal preparations.
Be sure to take time to find one of the many accesses to the Confederation Trail and experience a walk along the old train track bed while you dream of the old days. PEI offers a unique, quiet and restful, happy and friendly atmosphere to give you a holiday to remember.
Golf: There are several golf courses in the area. The two closest are, Mill River about 20 K away and St. Felix, a 9 hole course about 20 K.
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May 2 2015 - Jun 26 2015
4 night minimum stay
Jun 27 2015 - Sep 4 2015
Changeover Day: Saturday
4 night minimum stay
Sep 5 2015 - Sep 25 2015
4 night minimum stay
Sep 26 2015 - Oct 30 2015
4 night minimum stay
Cleaning fee $100. for stays less than full week.
VISA/MASTERCARD or Email transfer (Canadian)
Change over day Saturday, other days considered
CANCELLATION: Cancellation fee of $150..
More than 60 days notice deposit less $150. will be refunded.
Less than 60 days notice,& cottage rents for booked period, deposit less $150. refunded.
Cottage unrented deposit not returned
Payment by Credit Card through the Helcim Credit Card Company. A secure Credit Card Company.
or for Canadians - by E-Transfer.
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75% is required 30 days before arrival at Cottage.
Cleaning Fee-Stays 4 days or less C$50
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (CAD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
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Due to predicted storm conditions, MECA will be closed Friday & Saturday, February 8 & 9.
Spring 2013 Lecture Series Announced
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MECA's Visiting Artist and Guest Lecturer Series invites professional artists, educators, curators, thought leaders, and creative entrepreneurs to present on topics of interest and importance to the MECA community. All lectures in this series are open to the public at no charge.
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Eagles excuse Cooper from team after racial slur
"Why did Riley say this? That's a question that needs to be asked. I still think it is the elephant in the room."
Williams also said it doesn't matter who you are or what color you are the word should never be used.
"Nobody should say it," he said. "I don't care if you white, black, blue, green or purple. The hip-hop culture uses the word and has de-emphasized it. You need to go back and see what our ancestors did to try and rid themselves of that word."
The Eagles do not plan to rid themselves of Cooper permanently. When he comes back, how will he be treated is the next question.
"He's our teammate. He hasn't been released from our team, so whatever he has to handle, he has to handle," Jackson said. "As far as the rest of the team, we have to focus on what we want to accomplish this season and not let this be a burden."
Vick, who has shown support for Cooper from the beginning, was asked what advice he would have for his teammate.
"Let this situation make me a better person," the quarterback said. "This is a good thing for Coop to get away for a while and reflect. We've already put the plan in place to help him come back full form and become one of the guys again."
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Population Dynamics Of Common Plant Pests Altered By Temperature
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Temperature-driven changes alter outbreak patterns of tea tortrix — an insect pest — and may shed light on how temperature influences whether insects emerge as cohesive cohorts or continuously, according to an international team of researchers. These findings have implications for both pest control and how climate change may alter infestations.
"While the influence of temperature on individual-level life-history traits is well understood, the impact on population-level dynamics, such as population cycles or outbreak frequency is less clear," the researchers report in today's (Aug. 1) issue of Science Express. Researchers currently use temperature to predict the number of generations that appear each year and the timing of the various insect life stages, which is critical for scheduling pest control.
"While we had a really good record of temperature and the number of cohorts that appeared each season, we had no clear understanding of the difference between distinct and continuous reproduction," said Ottar N. Bjornstad, professor of entomology, biology and statistics, Penn State. "Understanding the timing of generations is important because typically insecticides work only during one or two of the life stages of these pests."
The researchers looked at more than 50 years of data on the tea tortrix and also developed an independent mathematical population model that can predict population dynamics under both constant and seasonally driven temperature regimes.
While the tea tortrix is native to Japan, many similar moths exist in North American including the spruce bud moth, grape berry moth, light brown apple moth and summer fruit tortrix.
The researchers, who also include William A. Nelson, associate professor of biology, Queens University, Canada, currently on sabbatical at Penn State, and Takehiko Yamanaka, senior researcher, National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences, Tsukuba, Japan, used long-term data on the population dynamics of the tea tortrix that span 51 years and more than 200 outbreaks. The data were collected every five days at the Kagoshima tea plantation in Japan.
This type of insect remains dormant during the winter and emerges once the temperature reaches a certain level in the spring. Because the first generation is triggered by this temperature increase, the insects emerge all at once.
"We found the tea tortrix data very interesting," said Bjornstad. "Often in North America we have one or two discrete early cohorts because winter synchronizes them and later, we find a background of multiple generations at all times."
The tea tortrix starts out in this way, but the researchers found that desynchronization does not occur. Through the warm season, outbreaks become more and more synchronous and distinct from each other.
"When the temperatures are high, the reproduction rate is high and the developmental rate of the tea tortrix is high," said Bjornstad. "The population grows very fast and becomes unstable. Above a certain temperature, the population numbers overshoot the carrying capacity and the population crashes. After a bit, another generation comes in."
To better understand how temperature influences tea tortrix and other insect populations, the researchers developed a mathematical population model that is based on the insect life cycle and the effects of temperature on individual stages, and used this to predict population dynamics.
"The model is developed to represent the biology of the insect," said Nelson. "It is realistic, fully developed and parameterized independently of the field data."
The model is based on laboratory data and is fully independent of the Japanese data set.
"We speculated that temperature might do something to population dynamics," said Bjornstad. "We documented that temperature itself is destabilizing to the dynamics of this pest. This is the first clear demonstration that temperature has the ability to alter those dynamics, causing large cycles in the insect."
The researchers believe that these mechanisms have implications for what might happen faced with global warming. The cycles of infestations may become more violent and more frequent.
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pukin, tagin & riding..a few days with OSJ's in New England
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so I awoke on Saturday to a glorious sunny day. Mrs OSJ was taking the kids to a wedding shower later in the day so she didn't need to be up early. I left the house on the SS heading to my office to switch bikes.
I don't usually keep my bikes at home..too many of the kids toys in the shed for my stuff. I like that because I leave for work in the truck only to hop on the bikes when I want to play hooky..it feels so much better that way
Okay, so I do a quick check on the droid to see if any tags have become available...and low and behold the ADV Mass tag is right up the road. So a quick detour thru Princeton leads me to this spot...
Amazingly I have full service and 3g at this remote location so I snag the tag while sitting right there. No file photos allowed on this one so I gotta keep riding to find something new to post up, but first I'm hungry!
I stop at Westminster Café, homemade has is listed on the black board special. I love hash!
However I'm sorry to report this was not a very good breakfast, and the hash was a disappointment.
But complaining about a bad breakfast on a day your riding isn't allowed in our world...so I shocked it off and got back on the bike. A quick ride west on RT2 would lead me to the beginning of the TMT in Greenfield. The only problem with that was the traffic on 2 was bad, Seems a huge group of bikes, ya know the kind that ride side by side were riding 5 below the speed limit and the 4 cars in between me and them could pass. I was
riding behind this group!
I couldn't take it anymore so when I noticed a road to my left going over the Miller river I took it. It was a good choice because this bridge would be my new tag to post up.
and I also love taking photo's of bridges and bikes together, I even have a trip report about
them here
But I still wasn't at the start of the trail just yet, I needed to ride thu
Millers Falls and into Greenfield. Just a few miles south of route two I find myself on the start of the trail
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text: General Motors Former President George W. Bush says he'd bail out automakers again By Mark Brush • Feb 7, 2012 Facebook Candidates on both sides of the political fence, especially during this presidential election cycle, have been trying to make hay out of the U.S. government bailouts of Chrysler and GM. At a speech to the National Automobile Dealers Association convention yesterday, former President George W. Bush said the reality of the severe economic downturn led him to his decision to begin the bailouts of GM and Chrysler. From Bloomberg News: "I didn't want there to be 21 percent unemployment," Bush said in a speech yesterday to cap the annual National Automobile Dealers Association convention, attended by more than 20,000 people. "I didn't want to gamble. I didn't want history to look back and say, 'Bush could have done something but chose not to do it.' And so I said, 'no depression.'" Bloomberg reports the Bush administration loaned GM and Chrysler $17.4 billion "before Barack Obama's administration expanded the rescue of the companies to $62 billion." The Detroit Free Press reports that Bush said he believed GM and Chrysler were mismanaged and should pay for their own problems... "But sometimes circumstances get in the way of philosophy," Bush said. "I would make the same decision again." Chrysler repaid its loans last year, and GM has repaid around $23 billion, but the U.S. Government still holds around a quarter of GM stock. General Motors ready for gas price spike but doesn't really expect one By Tracy Samilton • Feb 1, 2012 General Motors reported U.S. car sales in January were down 6% from the same month a year ago. But GM's head of U.S. Sales, Don Johnson, says comparing the two months is tough. That's because the Detroit automaker boosted sales significantly last January with incentives. Johnson says the good news is GM increased its market share in the U.S. last month, compared to December. GM had about a 19% market share last month. Johnson says it's not possible to predict gasoline prices, but for most of 2012, he thinks they'll stay under $4.00 a gallon. Obama plays up auto industry success story By The Associated Press • Jan 31, 2012 Richardo Giaviti / Flickr President Barack Obama is expected to visit the Washington Auto Show on Tuesday. Obama sometimes calls his decision to rescue General Motors and Chrysler a tough choice that saved jobs in an important industry. The auto show will give him another forum to talk about GM and Chrysler, along with the administration's attention to manufacturers and efforts to boost fuel efficiency standards. The president's advisers view the auto bailout as a potential point of contrast with Republican Mitt Romney, who opposed Obama's decision to pour billions of dollars into the companies. During his State of the Union address last week, Obama said the auto industry has hired tens of thousands of workers, and he predicted the Detroit turnaround could take root elsewhere. Chevy Volt hearing an "opportunity" says Mark Reuss By Tracy Samilton • Jan 26, 2012 General Motors North American President Mark Reuss weighed in on his boss's testimony Wednesday before a Congressional subcommittee. The hearing was entitled, "Volt vehicle fire: What did NHTSA know, and when did they know it?" Reuss says, "It was a huge opportunity for us, yesterday, and the whole company is proud of Dan [Akerson - GM's CEO]. But more importantly it gives the whole country a look into what this company can be." GM CEO defends safety of Chevy Volt at Congressional hearing By Tracy Samilton • Jan 25, 2012 General Motors CEO Dan Akerson strongly defended the safety of the Chevy Volt during his testimony before a House subcommittee Wednesday. The hearing was entitled "Volt vehicle fire: What did NHTSA know, and when did they know it?" Last June, a fire broke out in a Chevy Volt, three weeks after it had been damaged in a crash test. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an official investigation into the fire risk of the Volt in late November, after performing two other tests on the Volt's battery alone. Federal investigation into Chevy Volt fire danger ends By The Associated Press • Jan 20, 2012 (photo by Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio) The government ended its safety investigation into the Chevrolet Volt on Friday after concluding that the Volt and other electric cars don't pose a greater fire risk than gasoline-powered cars. The agency began studying the Volt last June after a fire broke out in one of the cars three weeks after it was crashed as part of safety testing. Two other fires occurred later related to separate safety tests, and NHTSA opened an official investigation into the vehicle on Nov. 25. The agency and General Motors Co. know of no fires in real-world crashes. GM retakes "top selling automaker" crown... sort of By Mark Brush • Jan 19, 2012 user paul (dex) / Flickr For those of you keeping score at home, it's GM 9,030,000 to Toyota's 7,900,000 for 2011. Those are "around" numbers for the number of vehicles sold in 2011 by the automakers from the Associated Press. GM has retaken a crown it owned for 77 years before Toyota snatched it away in 2008. Since that time, Volkswagen has been an up and comer as well. That company is the no. 2 automaker. It sold around 8,160,000 vehicles last year. But some argue there's some fuzzy math going on to make GM the "top automaker" in the world. More from the Associated Press: Some analysts have said that VW is the world's biggest automaker because GM's figures include vehicles made by its Wuling joint venture in China. Many don't count Wuling because GM doesn't have controlling interest in the company, but GM includes it in global sales figures. Excluding Wuling, GM would have been topped by Volkswagen. Being the world's top-selling automaker doesn't mean much for the bottom line. But GM retaking the title is an example of how far the company has come since its 2009 bankruptcy. Bloomberg Business Week's Tim Higgins quotes one analyst saying the top automaker crown means "bragging rights" and might help with stock prices. Higgins writes GM's stock did go up with the news, but the stock would have to go up significantly before the U.S. government would break even on its investment: GM rose 0.5 percent to $24.63 at 11:26 a.m. New York time. The U.S. government still owns almost a third of GM. The government would have to sell its stake at an average of $53 a share to break even. GM earned $6.17 billion in 2010 and $8.47 billion in the first nine months of last year. 75 years ago: Flint autoworkers clash with police By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Jan 11, 2012 Library of Congress Last month, Michigan Radio's Steve Carmody visited Flint to report on the 75th anniversary of the start of the Flint sit down strike, a work stoppage at multiple GM facilities beginning in 1936, which Carmody says was "pivotal to the birth of the United Auto Workers," and had profound implications for American organized labor in general. Carmody writes: Volt batteries unsafe? "Hogwash." By Mark Brush • Jan 5, 2012 user citizenofthedeep / creative commons In her post on Forbes, auto writer Joann Muller says the idea that Chevy Volt batteries are unsafe is pure poppycock... balderdash... hooey... or as she puts it: Hogwash. GM and its battery partner, LG Chem, have tortured that battery to death. They've abused it, mutilated it, jarred it, twisted it, and even punctured it with nails. There's nothing wrong with the Volt or its battery that can't be fixed with a couple of minor tweaks. The minor tweaks are coming after a government safety test found that the batteries can catch fire seven days to several weeks after a crash. No fires were reported in real-world circumstances. The company announced today that it will add parts to ensure the batteries will not catch fire. Muller reports that the government has crashed a Volt with the new parts - no fire yet - but they'll give it another week to see if one starts up: In a statement, NHTSA said it crashed a Volt retrofitted with GM's newly designed steel reinforcement device in a side-pole impact test on December 22. The results of that crash test showed no intrusion into the vehicle's battery compartment, and no coolant leakage was apparent. As a precaution, NHTSA has monitored the crashed vehicle since the test and will continue to do so for one more week. But the agency said the preliminary results of the crash test indicate that GM's fix should solve the problem. Flint Sit Down Strike - 75 years later By Steve Carmody • Dec 30, 2011 (photo by Steve Carmody/Michigan Radio) Today is the 75th anniversary of one of the key moments in the history of organized labor in the United States: The beginning of the Flint Sit Down Strike. The Flint Sit-Down Strike was pivotal to the birth of the United Auto Workers. Three-quarters of a century later the echoes of the event still resonate. UAW local authorizes strike at Delta Twp. plant By Steve Carmody • Dec 9, 2011 © GM Company UAW members in Lansing voted this week to authorize a strike at a General Motors plant. Local 602 reported tonight that 86 percent of its members voted to authorize a strike at GM'S Lansing Delta Township plant. Union leaders say they hope the vote will encourage both sides back to the bargaining table. The union and GM have been unable to reach an agreement on several workplace issues. The plant produces the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. UAW local voting on strike authorization By Steve Carmody • Dec 8, 2011 United Auto Workers members are voting on whether to authorize a strike at General Motors' Lansing Delta Township plant. The vote centers on several workplace issues. The Delta Township plant produces the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave. Tracy Handler is an analyst with IHS Global Insight. She says if UAW members strike at the Lansing plant, the effect would not be immediate on GM. General Motors willing to buy back Volts By The Associated Press • Dec 1, 2011 staff / GM MEDIA NEW YORK (AP) - The top executive at General Motors says the company will buy back Chevrolet Volts from any owner who is afraid the electric cars will catch fire. CEO Daniel Akerson told The Associated Press Thursday that the cars are safe. But he says GM would buy back the vehicles to keep customers happy. Three fires have broken out in Volts after side-impact crash tests done by a federal safety agency. The fires happened seven days to three weeks after the tests. Akerson also says that GM could recall more than 6,000 Volts now on U.S. roads, if necessary, and fix them once the company and safety regulators figure out what caused the fires. GM says no Volts involved in real-world crashes have caught fire. Could the auto industry help revive Toledo? By The Associated Press • Nov 20, 2011 Three big, new investments by automakers in one Ohio city are raising hopes for a revived economy. Chrysler and General Motors have promised to spend more than $800 million on retooling and expanding their factories in Toledo. These moves announced in recent months will create at least 1,400 jobs and keep thousands more. Parts suppliers also are expected to add more jobs in and around Toledo. Chrysler announced plans on Wednesday to build a new Jeep SUV at its Toledo assembly plant while adding 1,100 jobs. It also hinted that more work could be coming. That's why Toledo Mayor Mike Bell calls the news "the equivalent of a blood transfusion for our city." Detroit carmaker CEOs watch Italy, Greece, and worry By Tracy Samilton • Nov 18, 2011 automotiveauto.info The heads of two of Detroit's car companies say they're concerned about the debt crisis in Europe. European consumers are pulling back from buying cars because of fears about the Euro and the economy. Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne on Wednesday said he's hopeful the new leadership in Italy will help turn things around in that country. But he says car sales in Europe could worsen through next year. At the Detroit Economic Club Thursday, GM CEO Dan Akerson said the crisis could damage more than car sales. But he's hopeful the U.S. economy has become more resilient. "Could the United States withstand a recession in Europe?" he asked rhetorically. "I think it could. " Ford CEO Alan Mulally earlier this month took the most optimistic view, saying he expects some global economic growth next year, despite sovereign debt concerns. GM's Akerson says solid 3rd quarter "not good enough" By Tracy Samilton • Nov 9, 2011 General Motors made $1.7 billion in the third quarter of this year. That's down from $2 billion in the same period of 2010. Financial turmoil in Europe contributed to GM's continued losses in Europe, although GM did cut those losses in half compared to last year, to $300 million. GM is also not doing particularly well in South America. The company broke even in that region. GM officials say that's due to increased competition in the region and an aging lineup there. Old General Motors facility sold to industrial contractor By Mark Brush • Nov 1, 2011 The Associated Press reports that an industrial contractor has bought a former General Motors facility in Pontiac with plans to use the 6-acre property for an expansion. More from a Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response (RACER) Trust press release: An industrial contracting company has purchased the former GM ACG Penske facility on Oakland Avenue, with plans to expand its business at the six-acre property. The RACER Trust sold the property, which includes a 32,000-square-foot building with multiple truck bays, to Lee Contracting, headquartered across the street from the ACG Penske facility, at 675 Oakland Ave. Lee Contracting Founder and President Ed Lee said he plans to expand his more than 200-employee company, and the former ACG Penske property provides a perfect fit. "This was a great opportunity to build upon our business right here in Michigan," he said. "Having this great site right across from our current facility provides us with a base to continue expanding the business." Lee Contracting is a single-source contractor specializing in complete turnkey solutions for industrial and manufacturing clients. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. General Motors to invest $325 million at Warren transmission plant By Mark Brush • Oct 21, 2011 General Motors officials said they will "create or retain" 418 jobs with a $325 million investment at a suburban Detroit transmission plant. The company says it will invest "in tools and equipment to support production of future electric vehicle components." So which is it? Are they creating or retaining the jobs? According this report in Crain's Detroit Business, 360 jobs will be created at the plant in Warren, Michigan as a result of the new UAW contract: The company would not say how many of the 418 jobs will be new positions. But a summary of GM's new four-year contract with the UAW said 360 jobs will be added at the plant for a new transmission that originally was to have been built in Mexico. The union said that the jobs were brought to the U.S. as part of the new contract. At this point, GM is not revealing the timing for the project. According to GM, 679 current employees at the plant in Warren make transmissions for the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and the Chevrolet Malibu sedan. From a GM press release: "This investment in the future recognizes the excellent work force and operation of this plant," said GM Manufacturing Manager Gerald Johnson. "While we aren't sharing many details about this product, I can tell you that this investment demonstrates how GM, working with our UAW partners, continues to innovate and bring new electrification solutions to our customers." The 2.1 million square-foot plant, equivalent to the area of 15 city blocks, produced more than 338,000 transmissions in 2010. "We are very proud of the membership of UAW Local 909 whose hard work and dedication to building quality products is why this new electric drive unit module is being built in the United States," said Joe Ashton, UAW vice president representing the GM Department. "These good paying, middle class jobs are very important for the State of Michigan and the Metro Detroit area. It is the UAW's goal to increase employment at GM and show the world that we can compete with anyone." In Lansing, Michigan, little jubilation over UAW-General Motors deal By Pete Bigelow • Sep 29, 2011 Photo courtesy GM DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Auto workers at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant make some of General Motors' most popular vehicles. The GMC Acadia, Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave are all produced inside this 3.4-million square-foot facility on the outskirts of Lansing, which is Michigan's state capital. In August, when GM announced an 18 percent sales increase from 2010, GMC led the turnaround with a 40.3 percent increase. Chevrolet had gained 15.8 percent. So when contract negotiations began last month, the plant's 3,430 hourly workers expected they'd be sharing in the company's improved position. But when they saw the proposed deal between the United Auto Workers and GM, many members of UAW Local 602 here felt jilted instead. They rejected the deal — a rarity for a contract approved by two-thirds of GM workers nationwide. GM to offer center air bag on 3 models By The Associated Press • Sep 29, 2011 user alins / Flickr DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. said Thursday it will install a center air bag on three of its models next year to better protect drivers and front-seat passengers. The new bag inflates from the right side of the driver's seat and is designed to protect people when their vehicles are hit on the opposite side of where they are sitting. They serve as a cushion between a driver and front-seat passenger in a collision, GM said in a statement. The bags will come standard on all Buick Enclave crossover vehicles starting in the 2013 model year, and they'll be on the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia crossovers that are equipped with power seats. The 2013 models will come out in the fall of 2012. Crossovers are like SUVs but are more efficient because they're built on car underpinnings rather than trucks. GM said in the statement that the center air bags, developed with parts supplier Takata Corp., are the first in the industry. It has plans to put them in more of its models, but the company would not say which ones. 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Protestor Boss Bastain of St. Louis locks arms with others as they confront Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers in front of the Ferguson police station on Aug. 11. Marchers are entering a third day of protests against Sunday's police shooting of Michael Brown.
Police in Ferguson, Missouri, did not file an "incident report" on the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Michael Brown because they turned the case over to St. Louis County police almost immediately, the county prosecutor's office tells NBC News.
Critics and news media outlets have questioned why Ferguson police released an incident report from a robbery in which Brown was a suspect, as well as security video showing the robbery, but not the report on the shooting of the unarmed 18-year-old a short time later by Officer Darren Wilson.
The reason, according to the office of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert P. McCulloch, is that it doesn't exist.
The St. Louis County police department presumably did file an incident report, but any such documents will not be made public until a grand jury investigating the officer-involved shooting concludes its investigation, according to officials from the office who briefed NBC News on the case.
The grand jury reviewing the facts in the case is impaneled until mid-September, but could continue to deliberate beyond its term, in which case their sole focus would be on the shooting of Brown. At the conclusion of its investigation, the grand jury will decide whether to indict Wilson in connection with the shooting.
The St. Louis County prosecutor's office stressed that it is cooperating with the concurrent federal investigation of Brown's death and is sharing information with FBI agents who are looking into whether his civil rights were violated.
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The fatal shooting of Brown, an African American, on Aug. 9 by Wilson, who is white, triggered over a week of occasionally violent protest in the streets of Ferguson. The tensions appeared to ease somewhat on Wednesday, prompting Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to begin withdrawing National Guard troops he ordered in to restore calm.
Tom Winter is a producer and reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit based in New York. He covers crime, courts, terrorism, and financial fraud on the East Coast.Previously he has covered high-profile criminal trials, including those of George Zimmerman, Jerry Sandusky trial and Martha Stewart. In addition, he has covered major breaking news events such as the shootings at Virginia Tech and Elementary in Newtown, Conn., and the bombing of the Boston Marathon. While in the New York Bureau, he also covered several hurricanes and natural disaster events.Winter has over 10 years of experience in radio, television, and online writing and production. He started his career at NBC News as an intern on the TODAY Show and has worked at NBC station WCAU in Philadelphia as well as the National News Desk and the New York Bureau.


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Bartoli storms into second Wimbledon final
LONDON — Marion Bartoli stormed into her second Wimbledon final as the French 15th seed crushed Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday.
Bartoli was beaten by Venus Williams in her only previous Grand Slam final appearance at Wimbledon in 2007, but she finally has another chance to win a first major title after demolishing Flipkens in just 62 minutes on Center Court.
The 28-year-old plays either Polish fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska, last year's runner-up, or German 23rd seed Sabine Lisicki in Saturday's final.
"I just can't believe it, I played so well today," said Bartoli.
"It feels so great. Kirsten had an amazing run and played some unbelievable matches. She was a bit injured today and that must be hard in the semifinals of Wimbledon.
"I gave her a hug because I wanted to show her respect."
Bartoli said she is playing better and better, having made the final without dropping a set.
"I saw the ball like a football. I was hitting it really cleanly, my footwork was sharp, my passing shots and lobs worked perfectly."
Bartoli, tormented by injuries and illness in recent months, has enjoyed one of the best spells of her career over the last two weeks.
Flipkens looked drained by her three-set win over Petra Kvitova in the previous round and Bartoli made her pay, hitting 23 winners compared to just 10 from the Belgian 20th seed.
Bartoli failed to even make the last 16 at the Australian and French Opens this year and this was her first Grand Slam last four appearance since Roland Garros in 2011.
But she had stunned another Belgian, Justine Henin, in her previous Wimbledon semi-final six years ago and once again she produced a superb display on the big occasion.
Bartoli, now coached by 2006 Wimbledon winner Amelie Mauresmo instead of her father Walter, used her piercing returns and accurate ground-strokes to overwhelm Flipkens, who was making her Grand Slam semi-final debut aged 27.
Flipkens, a former junior Wimbledon champion, had seen her ranking plummet to 262 after blood clots contracted during a flight from Thailand left her sidelined for several months last year.
She didn't even qualify for Wimbledon 12 months ago.
The Belgian was wearing her trademark prescription tinted sunglasses, yet she seemed dazzled by the spotlight on Center Court.
She produced a hesitant opening service game and Bartoli took full advantage to break for a 2-0 lead.
Bartoli, an intense character at the best of times, seized her opportunity to take control in ruthless fashion, punching home a volley to move 5-1 ahead before slamming an ace to take the set.
Throughout her career Bartoli's game has been marked by bizarre routines as she jumps, skips, shuffles and twirls her racket before serving or returning.
And her quirky routine was on full display as she shattered any hopes of a Flipkens fightback with two breaks in the opening three games of the second set.
Trailing 3-0, Flipkens called for treatment and managed her first break of serve after resuming.
That just postponed the inevitable and Bartoli immediately broke again before sealing the victory.
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Airstrike on Syrian school kills 19, activists say
BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian fighter jet struck a school with a missile in the northern city of Aleppo Wednesday as teachers and students were preparing an exhibit of children's drawings depicting their country at war, killing at least 19 people, including 10 children, activists said.
Bulldozers removed rubble from the smashed building, with children's drawings and paintings scattered in the debris, according to activist videos of the government airstrike on a school in the opposition-held eastern part of the city. One of the drawings showed a hanging skeleton surrounded by skulls with a child nearby being shot by a gunman in a ditch. The child has a speech bubble written above her head in broken English that partly reads: "Syria will still free."
In another video by opposition activists, the bodies of 10 children wrapped in brown and blue sheets are seen on the floor of a hospital ward while a woman screams in the background.
The videos appeared genuine and corresponded to Associated Press reporting of the events.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which covers the conflict through a network of activists on the ground, said at least 19 people were killed in the strike, including 10 children. The local Aleppo Media Center put the toll at 25 killed, most of them children.
The United Nations Children's Fund said in a statement it was "outraged by the latest wave of indiscriminate attacks perpetrated against schools and other civilian targets across Syria."
Thousands of Syrian children have been killed in Syria's 3-year-old conflict, which began as an uprising against Assad's rule, but has become a civil war that has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced millions.
Parts of the two-story Ein Jalout school appeared to have been completely smashed, according to the videos, which showed blood splatters, twisted metal and children's items, like a little red heart-shaped box. A man speaking in one of the videos said the exhibition was for drawings by children from schools around the area.
An opposition activist from Aleppo now based in Berlin provided the AP with a copy of the invitation to the exhibition to confirm it was taking place. Mohammed Neser, the activist, said he feared that his colleagues who organized the show were now dead.
"I haven't been able to get in touch with them," he said.
Aleppo, Syria's largest city, has been divided between government forces and rebels for nearly two years, with constant fighting doing little to change the balance on the ground. Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have been carrying out airstrikes and dropping crude barrel bombs in rebel-held districts in the eastern part of the city, at times hitting schools, mosques and markets.
Rebels have hit back with mortar strikes and car bombs.
Mortar fire also killed three people near the Central Prison complex in Damascus, state news agency SANA said. A day earlier, a mortar strike in Damascus and a double car bombing in the central city of Homs killed at least 54 people.