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Suicide bomber targets British vehicle in AfghanistanSudarsan Raghavan Il y a 5 heures
KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide bomber attacked a British vehicle in the eastern part of the Afghan capital Thursday, the latest in a spate of assaults targeting foreigners as most U.S. and international troops are preparing to withdraw by the end of the year. Read full article >>
Washington Redskins bench Robert Griffin III, will start Colt McCoy at IndianapolisMike Jones
Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden has decided to bench quarterback Robert Griffin III and start Colt McCoy in Sunday's game at Indianapolis, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Gruden met Tuesday with the quarterbacks individually, and planned to inform the entire team of his decision at a meeting Wednesday morning. Read full article >>
In chairman fight, Jeff Sessions is battling his perception on immigration debatePaul Kane
Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) were elected to the Senate on the same day in 1996, but Enzi holds seniority over his longtime friend through a totally random feature of party rules: They drew names out of a hat. Read full article >>
Robert Griffin III in Washington: a meteoric rise, a precipitous fallDave Sheinin, Liz Clarke
With Robert Griffin III, it was always about more than just football. He wasn't going to be merely a quarterback back when he arrived in Washington in 2012. He was destined to be the savior of the Redskins, the future face of the National Football League, a symbol of hope and pride for African Americans in this city and beyond. And for a while, about one season's worth of games, he was all of those things. Read full article >>
Will: George F. Will: Thanks, or somethingGeorge F. Will
Before the tryptophan in the turkey induces somnolence, give thanks for living in such an entertaining country. This year, for example, we learned that California's Legislature includes 93 people who seem never to have had sex. They enacted the "affirmative consent" law, directing college administrators to tell students that sexual consent cannot be silence but must be "affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement" and "ongoing throughout a sexual activity." Claremont McKenna College requires "all" — not "both," which would discriminate against groups — participants in a sexual engagement to understand that withdrawal of consent can be any behavior conveying "that an individual is hesitant, confused, uncertain." Read full article >>
In heart of Europe, migrants offer a one-stop tour of worldwide miseryGriff Witte
CALAIS, France — Ibrahim's odyssey has taken him over the hot sands of the Sahara and across the vast Mediterranean in a death-defying, thousands-of-miles-long quest. Now the 21-year-old from the Sudanese region of Darfur is so close to his destination that he can see it shimmering on the horizon — his dream, his salvation, his England. Read full article >>
Plans for UCLA visit give rare glimpse into Hillary Clinton's paid speaking careerRosalind S. Helderman, Philip Rucker
When officials at the University of California at Los Angeles began negotiating a $300,000 speech appearance by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the school had one request: Could we get a reduced rate for public universities? Read full article >>
WHO report indicates Dec. 1 goals for Ebola treatment and safe burials may not be metJoel Achenbach
Despite some progress in the effort to halt the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, global health organizations have far to go to meet a self-imposed Dec. 1 deadline for isolating patients with the deadly disease and safely burying those who die of it, according to a World Health Organization report released Wednesday. Read full article >>
Editorial: Thankful for what mattersEditorial Board
THANKSGIVING IS a good time for putting things in perspective. Bill Mauldin did that in a wartime drawing from Europe 70 years ago that carried a message which still touches us. Mr. Mauldin was a soldier and combat cartoonist (recipient of the Purple Heart) serving with the 45th Infantry Division in its long, bloody progress through Italy. Along the way, he created the characters who were to personify the reality of the war for millions of Americans. They were Willie and Joe — two unshaven, disheveled, perpetually exhausted enlisted men, pushed to the brink by combat and by the suffering of soldiers and civilians, but determined to see the thing through and keep their sanity and humanity. Read full article >>
Video shows Cleveland officer shooting 12-year-old Tamir Rice within secondsElahe Izadi, Peter Holley
A rookie Cleveland police officer responding to a 911 call jumped out of a cruiser and within seconds shot and killed a 12-year-old boy wielding what later turned out to be a BB gun, according to surveillance video released by authorities Wednesday. Read full article >>
Darren Wilson's attorneys describe officer's life in hiding, laud his staunchnessChico Harlan
ST. LOUIS — Darren Wilson was mowing his lawn Aug. 19 — 10 days after he'd shot an unarmed teenager — when he got a call telling him that his address was popping up in online reports. He quickly packed up his belongings and moved in with a relative, somebody who didn't have the same last name. By nightfall, media members were outside the house. Read full article >>
Near-collisions between drones, airliners surge, new FAA reports showCraig Whitlock
Pilots around the United States have reported a surge in near-collisions and other dangerous encounters with small drones in the past six months at a time when the Federal Aviation Administration is gradually opening the nation's skies to remotely controlled aircraft, according to FAA records. Read full article >>
Weather Gang: Winter storm knocks East Coast with heavy rain, snow on the eve of ThanksgivingAngela Fritz
This storm is packing rain and heavy snow, though it will clear out of the Mid-Atlantic by Wednesday night.
Wonkblog: Democrats have a new internal battle: the middle class vs. the poorZachary A. Goldfarb
Atlanta fire chief suspended after distributing his religious book to employeesAbby Ohlheiser
A half-million people sign up for insurance during HealthCare.gov's first weekAmy Goldstein
Unboxing magic: designer handbag purchases transformed into performance artRobin Givhan
The YouTube video begins with a pleasant story about going on holiday to Madrid. The narrator, a woman with a lilting British accent, does not whet listeners' appetite with her memories of plates heaped with paella or paint a verbal picture of the city's geography. Instead, the only thing filling the screen is an oversize white Prada shopping bag with its matching rope handles tied together with a silky white ribbon printed with the luxury brand's moniker. All of these details are important because this is a video that is all about the details. Tedious. Precious. Beloved. The video, practically pornographic in its extreme close-up voyeurism, is produced by a Londoner named Eleasha Ajadi. It is a celebration of fashion, a paean to consumerism, a dream come true. Here, in the cultural swamp of YouTube, the experience of buying a $2,600 handbag is lovingly celebrated in six minutes and two seconds. Read full article >>
Assessing Robert Griffin III's future and trade valueMark Maske
The instant reaction to quarterback Robert Griffin III being benched for the second time in two seasons by two different Washington Redskins coaches is that Griffin essentially is done in D.C., that his stunningly swift descent from rookie-year NFL star to third-season disappointment is complete, and now it's time to begin contemplating what the team can recoup during the upcoming offseason for a player it gave up so much to get. Read full article >>
Justice Ginsburg has cardiac stent implanted, expected to be in hospital 2 daysRobert Barnes
EPA to propose tougher rules on smog-causing ozone, setting up clash with GOPJoby Warrick
PostEverything: Want to empower your daughter? Skip the Elsa doll and buy her a Barbie.Maria Guido
Thanksgiving FAQs: What can I do with leftovers?Bonnie S. Benwick
From now until Thanksgiving, we'll be answering some of the most commonly asked holiday meal questions. Have one you'd like us to consider? E-mail us or join our weekly live Web chat today from noon to 2 p.m. (Yes, you read that right — we're expanding to two hours the day before Thanksgiving.) Read full article >>
Weather Gang: D.C. area forecast: Poorly timed storm dumps rain and snow on busy travel dayDan Stillman
Travel will be difficult today if you're traveling around D.C. or along the East Coast.
Hong Kong police clear pro-democracy demonstrators' protest siteKris Cheng Lok-chit, Simon Denyer, and Daniela Deane
HONG KONG — Police cleared demonstrators from one of Hong Kong's largest protest sites Wednesday and arrested two student leaders at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement that has gripped the Asian financial hub for two months. Read full article >>
Ferguson police officer won't be charged in fatal shootingChico Harlan, Wesley Lowery, Kimberly Kindy
FERGUSON, Mo. — A grand jury on Monday declined to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager, resolving a secretive, months-long legal saga and reigniting powerful frustrations about America's policing of African Americans. Read full article >>
Redskins Blog: Robert Griffin III benched; Colt McCoy to start against ColtsMike Jones
Missouri officials triple National Guard deployment as Ferguson assesses damageChico Harlan, David Montgomery, Kimberly Kindy
Weather Gang: Eve of a messy winter storm: Weather model live blogJason Samenow
EPA plans tightening of restrictions on smog-causing ozoneJoby Warrick
The Obama administration is expected to propose restrictions on smog-causing ozone on Wednesday in a move that will address a major cause of respiratory illness for millions of Americans while also setting the stage for new clashes with the Republican-controlled Congress. Read full article >>
Inconsistency the only constant with evidence in Michael Brown caseSandhya Somashekhar, Steven Rich, Amy Brittain
The witnesses were seizing a midsummer Saturday. They were waking up from naps after leisurely breakfasts. They were fixing gutters and heading to their afternoon jobs. They were listening to gospel music in their cars. And then came the screech of tires that snapped their attention to the street. Read full article >>
Carly Fiorina actively explores 2016 presidential run but faces GOP criticsPhilip Rucker, Matea Gold
Education Department moves to regulate teacher preparation programsLyndsey Layton
Islamic State imposes a reign of fear in Iraqi hospitalsErin Cunningham
Bill Cosby story shows media's evolution on willingness to report on allegations of rapePaul Farhi
In 2006, a woman publicly accused one of the most famous and beloved men in America of raping her two decades earlier. Her story lingered at the fringes, fitfully reported. Soon enough, it went away altogether. Read full article >>
Friendsgiving, a new tradition to be thankful forEllen McCarthy
Shauna Alexander's Friendsgiving story began in the traditional way: She was avoiding her family. "I was having some tough times with my parents — as one does when they're 25," she recalls. "It was just growing pains with the folks." Read full article >>
Congressional plans to extend tax breaks hits snagsLori Montgomery
Editorial: The Ferguson decision underscores the need for police body camerasEditorial Board
Singletary: No guilt trips over holiday gift cards; they've been at the top of wish lists for eight yearsMichelle Singletary
Unorthodox police procedures emerge in grand jury documentsTom Hamburger, John Sullivan
When Ferguson, Mo., police officer Darren Wilson left the scene of the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown, the officer returned to the police station unescorted, washed blood off his hands and placed his recently fired service revolver into an evidence bag himself. Read full article >>
Michèle Flournoy takes herself out of the running to lead PentagonGreg Jaffe
Michèle Flournoy, who was widely thought to be among President Obama's top candidates to be the next secretary of defense, has indicated that she's not interested in the job. Flournoy, who co-founded the Center for a New American Security and currently serves as its chief executive officer, wrote in a letter to her board of directors that the needs of her family prevented her from taking the job, according to a person who received the letter. Read full article >>
After a night of violence in Ferguson, Nixon moves to prevent more destructionChico Harlan, Wesley Lowery, Jerry Markon
FERGUSON, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon vowed to crack down Tuesday on "criminals" he said had unleashed a night of violence here on Monday, pouring in more than 2,200 National Guard troops amid criticism that he had not done enough to quell the rioting. Read full article >>
Weather Gang: Wednesday's East Coast winter storm shaping up to be a travel nightmare — timing and impactsAngela Fritz
While temperatures have been unseasonably warm early this week, snow is still likely to accumulate along coastal interstates, especially during periods of heavy snowfall.
Milbank: Bob McCulloch's pathetic prosecution of Darren WilsonDana Milbank
Don't have a date to take home for Thanksgiving? Rent one online, instead!Caitlin Dewey
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Pair of women sought in stabbing near Gallery Place Metro stationABC 7 News
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – Metropolitan Police are searching for two women in connection with a stabbing that occurred near a Northwest Metro station Wednesday evening. At about 7:45 p.m. a man was stabbed near the Gallery Place station. According to Metro Transit Police, the victim, whose injuries are non-life-threatening, sought help at the station. The stop's entrance at 7th and F streets was temporarily closed, but reopened less than an hour later. Police are searching for two women wearing dark clothing, one of whom has a light complexion and long dark hair.
Fairfax County Police?s Christmas Anti-Theft Team targets retail thievesRachel Schaerr
FAIRFAX, Va. (NewsChannel 8) – If you're planning on hitting the shopping malls this Black Friday, some undercover police officers may be watching. Every year, the Fairfax County Police Department launches a special operation during the holidays called the Christmas Anti-Theft Team, or CATT Team. The 25 officers receive specialized training to combat seasonal crimes like larceny, fraud and retail theft. An uptick in shopping-related crimes attributed to Metro's new Silver Line could make this the team's busiest year yet. "We've seen an increase in larcenies, shopliftings, credit card theft and fraud cases," said Lt. Charles Riddle. During last year's 26-day holiday shopping period, the Christmas Anti-Theft Team arrested 72 people, charged more than 107 felonies, 108 misdemeanors and recovered $46,817 worth of stolen property. "They have specialized training in how to find shoplifters, how to discretely observe people in the mall," explained Public Information Officer Lacy Caldwell. Caldwell says they'll also be looking for organized crime rings that target shopping malls during this time of year. The biggest sign: large groups of people traveling together and stealing merchandise. "If they don't see a uniform, it doesn't mean we're not there," Caldwell added.
Tavares OT goal gives Isles 3-2 win over CapsThe Associated Press
Annual Safeway Feast of Sharing feeds needy families in D.C.Diane Cho
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – Thousands of D.C. residents came together Wednesday to sit down and share in a Thanksgiving dinner, one that many of them would not get to enjoy if not for the Feast of Sharing event. For some, having a Thanksgiving meal filled with turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing isn't possible at home. Frances Johnson is one of those people. "I'm still here struggling, still fighting," she said. "It's hard when you can't find work, you've been sick, you're waiting on workman's comp." Johnson is a single mother who has been trying to make ends meet while raising her 9-year-old daughter. "You've gotta pay bills, you gotta pay rent. A Thanksgiving meal is about $50 or $60. I can pay a light bill," she said. Thousands of people showed up in droves at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the annual Safeway Feast of Sharing to help those in need. "It's so much of a family atmosphere," Johnson said. "We don't even know these people. But we all sit down together and eat and enjoy each other. I think it's beautiful. You always meet new people." For volunteers, each plate served as a reminder that they were making a difference in someone else's life. "Thanksgiving is really about giving," said volunteer K.K. Brown, Chuck Brown's daughter. "You help people less fortunate than you, and you will have many blessings. So, it's all about giving back." Volunteer Nick Champeau added, "It's a gift to you, it's a gift to yourself … it's a very small sacrifice of time and energy, and it's a great heartwarming experience for you." Even though Johnson plans on returning to the Feast of Sharing in the future, she hopes by this time next year she'll find herself on the other side, wearing an apron instead. "I know how it was when I didn't have, so I will definitely come back and give back," she said. The event also featured a job fair to help attendees get back on their feet, along with clothes to take home if they needed them.
LeBron, Cavs wallop Wizards 113-87The Associated Press
Teacher?s aide, special needs student allegedly found naked together in carJoce Sterman
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – A D.C. teacher's aide was charged with sex abuse after she and one of her special needs students were both allegedly found naked in a car Tuesday night. Carla Norde, a 27-year-old special needs teacher's aide at Eastern Senior High School, appeared in D.C. Superior Court Wednesday and posted bond. Court records claim she was found in the car with a 16-year-old girl, whose family says is emotionally troubled and could easily be taken advantage of. "I'm just really disturbed, disgusted," said the victim's guardian, who asked not to be identified. "She's the type of person if you tell her that you love her, you can basically get her to do anything that you want." Police say Norde and the teen had been involved since September, and that their relationship had turned sexual. Court records show the two talked about it being illegal and keeping their relationship secret. "I'm hurt. I was sending my child to school for her to learn, stay out of harm's way, for her to be protected," said the victim's guardian. "Right now, I can't find no words to how I feel." Norde has been placed on administrative leave. She is not allowed to contact the victim, go into any schools, or teach or volunteer with minors. Eastern High's principal sent home a letter to parents Wednesday calling Norde's alleged conduct unacceptable and a violation of trust, adding that the school will take disciplinary action pending the results of the investigation. This marks the third sex scandal involving a D.C. Public Schools staffer in recent weeks.
Hopkins House provides elite preschool education for low-income familiesLeon Harris
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) – A local nonprofit that started out as a small nursery school 75 years ago has grown into a nationally recognized early care and education center. Through its three preschool academies, Hopkins House now serves more than 400 children and their families in Northern Virginia. It's a typical day at McNeil Preschool Academy in Alexandria, where children are having fun playing outside. In the classroom, they're learning Spanish. McNeil is one of three early learning centers that make up Hopkins House. Spanish, music and computers are just some of the things that set the Hopkins House academies apart from other preschools. "We've got all those things that wealthy families can afford, but yet it's at a price that's affordable to the low-resource families," said Hopkins House President Glenn Hopkins. Hopkins, who is not related to the namesake schools, likes to call Hopkins House the "Harvard of preschools." "We want to set a standard," he said. "I believe every child should have only one option—that option should be quality." But Hopkins House isn't just educating children; parents play an active role and gain valuable skills by participating in the classroom. Teachers are challenged to grow and required to continue their learning. William Vanover, who co-teaches in the pre-kindergarten class, says it's rewarding to watch the children grow. "To know that I've had just a small part in the journey that they're going to continue on throughout the rest of their life, that's always been what it's been about for me," he said. "We want our kids here who graduate to do spectacular things in life, and those are the expectations we have," Hopkins said. Hopkins House hopes to serve as an example and inspire other early childhood learning centers to make an impact in their communities.
Let?s talk turkey: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline answers your Thanksgiving cooking questionsKevin Lewis
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline fields 80,000 calls a year from citizens worried about the safety of their meat, poultry and eggs. Not surprisingly, November is the hotline's busiest month. ABC 7 News spoke with the information specialists who answer the calls. Many people run into problems, they say, when trying to find shortcuts to traditional cooking methods – trying to thaw the turkey too quickly or cook it too quickly. "They want to cook the turkey and then drive five hours and serve it there, hot, " says technical information specialist Marianne Gravely. "Or, they want to save time, so they want to cook it a little bit every day and then finish it off on Thanksgiving. Sometimes they take something easy and make it complicated." Tina Hanes, the team lead, described one woman who scrubbed her turkey clean, inside and out, with a scouring pad. She wondered if the turkey, with scouring pad wires still in it, was safe to eat. "I would say no," Hanes said. "We had to condemn that turkey." The job can be tough when talking to less fortunate callers, says technical information specialist Clara Yuvienco. "It's very difficult to have to tell them to throw the food way, when I know that they don't have enough resources to buy additional quantities of new food," she said. The staff says they recognize the importance of this holiday meal to many families. Says Gravely, "Maybe somebody else has been hosting this meal for years, and it's finally their turn." For those with last-minute problems, the hotline is open Thanksgiving Day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST. Click here for a link to the USDA's Top Turkey resources.
ABC's Robin Roberts surprises Gaithersburg unsung hero for Thanksgiving specialABC News, Jummy Olabanji
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (ABC News/WJLA) - It's a Thanksgiving holiday special like no other when ABC News anchor Robin Roberts canvasses the country in search of America's unsung heroes and celebrates them with surprises that will profoundly change their lives as part of "Thank You America!" airing Thanksgiving evening from 8-9 p.m. on WJLA-TV ABC7. Perfect for the whole family to gather and watch this Thanksgiving holiday, "Thank You, America!" shines a light on the American spirit of gratitude. From a sanitation worker - Arnold Harvey of Gaithersburg - who, along with his wife, founded a food pantry that feeds countless of homeless people, to a couple who have foster parented more than 90 children throughout the years – transforming lives and giving young people a new lease on life – "Thank You, America!" recognizes ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities. There is also special tribute to the men and women of The United States Armed Forces, many of whom are separated from their families and loved ones during this time of the year. Additionally, global music superstar Taylor Swift talks with Robin Roberts about Thanksgiving and all that she is thankful for this holiday season.
Consumer Alert: Real estate investment scam unraveledAutria Godfrey
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – It sounded like the perfect investment opportunity: Buy distressed properties, renovate them and flip them for a profit. But the plan unraveled, and investors lost millions. Investors thought they were buying into newly renovated apartments with pools and sculpted gardens and the promise of a handsome return once they were sold. Postal inspectors say Thomas Evans solicited very wealthy investors to help bankroll various real estate project. "He was buying distressed properties, he was going to renovate the units, hopefully have them leased and sell the property at a profit for the investors," said U.S. Postal Inspector Jojan Henderson. While recruiting investors, Evans was also taking out construction loans to begin the renovations. But the project soon hit a snag. "At some point, he started realizing he wasn't going to be able to sell the apartments at enough of an income to support his debt," Henderson said. Instead of telling investors, authorities say Evans chose to falsify documents. If investors asked questions, he simply lied. "At some point, the investors weren't sure what was going on," Henderson said. "They went to visit the properties, and they were in a horrible state of disrepair. The renovations he promised them were not getting done, and there was no way he was getting the occupancy rate." More than 50 victims lost millions of dollars. "They lost all of their investment because the property went into foreclosure," Henderson said. Evans pleaded guilty to charges in the case. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay $12 million in restitution to investors.
Severance defense wants charges tossed out in Alexandria slayingsThe Associated Press
Ferguson protesters storm St. Louis City HallThe Associated Press, ABC News
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) - Ferguson business owners and residents spent Wednesday boarding up windows and clearing debris after two nights of unrest over the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case, even as protesters continued to hold scattered demonstrations in the area. Several protesters managed to rush into St. Louis City Hall screaming "Shame, shame," leading police to lock down the building and call in more than a hundred extra officers. Police arrested three people, including one on an assault charge. The demonstrators were among a group of about 200 that marched through downtown St. Louis and held a mock trial of Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who shot and killed the unarmed Brown during an Aug. 9 struggle in that St. Louis suburb. In Ferguson, meanwhile, many residents eager to get back a sense of normalcy were hoping to replace the nighttime chaos and unrest since the Monday's announcement of the grand jury decision with the relative calm the city has enjoyed during daylight hours. About a dozen people were painting over boarded-up windows on businesses in the suburb's downtown on Wednesday, where National Guardsmen were stationed every few feet and some looked down from rooftops. "This is my Ferguson, you know?" said Kari Hobbs, 28, as she watched 17-year-old Molly Rogers paint "Love will Win" on a board that covered a smashed window at Cathy's Kitchen, a restaurant not far from the Ferguson Police Department. "The stuff that happens at night and the people ... are watching on the national news? That is such a small bit of what's happening here," Hobbs said. "There's so much donation and charity going on with the businesses that have been affected and the people that have been affected." There were no seats inside Cathy's Kitchen on Wednesday, and a line had formed at the back of the building. As a light snow fell, a diverse mix of residents, business people with the day off and journalists covering the protests enjoyed a pre-Thanksgiving lunch. Jerome Jenkins, who runs the restaurant with his wife, Cathy, said he never considered closing his doors. "It really wasn't about wondering if the building would get torched or not," Jenkins said. "Me and my wife, we expected it to get damaged ... we decided to go home, and we would live with whatever fate would give us." He said it was protesters who helped spare his business during Monday night's chaos, when a dozen commercial buildings were burned to the ground. "The criminals, the looters, whatever you want to call them: They're not protesters, they wanted to vandalize the place," Jenkins said. "And the protesters locked arms together and they surrounded our place and ... told them 'No, you're not going to touch this place.'" An influx of guardsmen helped make Tuesday night much calmer, although there were still 58 arrests at area protests and demonstrators in Ferguson set fire to a squad car and broke windows at City Hall. There have been demonstrations in cities throughout the U.S. since the grand jury's decision was announced. Most have been peaceful, with protesters rallying behind the refrain "hands up, don't shoot." But others haven't been calm, including a demonstration in Oakland, California, in which protesters vandalized several businesses, one in Minneapolis in which a car struck a protester and drove into others. And in Portland, Oregon, police used pepper spray and made arrests after about 300 people disrupted bus and light rail traffic. Wilson, 28, broke his long public silence on Tuesday, saying during an interview with ABC News that he has a clean conscience because "I know I did my job right." Wilson, who had been on the Ferguson police force for less than three years before the shooting, said Brown's shooting was the first time he had fired his gun on the job. Asked whether the encounter would have unfolded the same way if Brown had been white, Wilson said yes. Attorneys for the Brown family vowed to push for federal charges against Wilson - there is an ongoing civil rights investigation - and said they think the grand jury process was rigged from the start to clear Wilson. One of them, Anthony Gray, suggested that the office of the county's top prosecutor, Bob McCulloch, presented certain testimony to discredit the process, including from witnesses who did not see the shooting. But federal investigations of police misconduct face a steep legal standard, requiring proof that an officer willfully violated a victim's civil rights. Testimony from Wilson that he felt threatened, and physical evidence almost certainly complicates any efforts to seek federal charges. The Justice Department has also launched a broad probe into the Ferguson Police Department, looking for patterns of discrimination. Attorney General Eric Holder said the department aims to complete those investigations as quickly as possible "to restore trust, to rebuild understanding and to foster cooperation between law enforcement and community members." Regardless of the outcome of the federal investigations, Brown's family also could file a wrongful-death lawsuit against Wilson.
Council committees OK $300M D.C. United soccer stadiumThe Associated Press
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson to light the National Christmas Tree on Dec. 4The Associated Press
Obama pardons 2 turkeys to Virginia farmThe Associated Press
Missing model-restaurateur B. Smith found in safe NYCThe Associated Press, ABC 7 News
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg gets heart stent to clear artery clogThe Associated Press
Black Friday Deals: Why they aren't really dealsCNN
Ohio seeking to triple holiday pay for Thanksgiving workersThe Associated Press
Upper Marlboro building uninhabitable after wall collapseABC 7 News
Celebrity Buzz: Turkey, movies, dancing, politics and much moreSkip Wood
Hammad Akbar, StealthGenie spyware app CEO pleads guilty, avoids prison timeThe Associated Press
Thanksgiving travelers contend with rain, snowThe Associated Press
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - One of the busiest, most stressful travel days of the year posed special challenges in the crowded Washington-to-Boston corridor as travelers on their way to Thanksgiving celebrations contended with a nor'easter packing rain and snow. Major Northeast cities were likely to see moderate to heavy rain most of the day on Wednesday, though New York and other places also were gearing up for several inches of snow, National Weather Service meteorologist Bruce Sullivan said. Higher elevation areas west of the Interstate 95 corridor could see as much as 6 to 12 inches before the nor'easter exits Wednesday night. "Right now we don't see snow as a big issue in most of the major cities like Washington, Philadelphia and New York," Sullivan said. "The snow is really going to have to come down to get any type of accumulation." Some travelers did not wait for the precipitation to start before heading for their holiday dinner tables. "I don't want to risk it," said Jenna Bouffard, a New York City public relations executive who headed for her family home in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, a day earlier than she had planned. "I'd rather be safe than sorry, and if it doesn't snow, then I just have an extra day at home with my family." NJ Transit executive director Veronique Haim said Wednesday is the commuter mass transit agency's busiest travel day of the year. In addition to operating on a weekday schedule, NJ Transit said additional "early getaway" service will be available from New York, Newark and Hoboken Terminal starting Wednesday afternoon. Major airlines dropped their ticket-change fees for people flying in and out of the Northeast, allowing passengers to try to sneak on an earlier flight, though that appeared to be a challenging proposition since most planes were filled. United said it was planning to cancel 100 flights Wednesday in and out of Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey - a small fraction of the traffic there. Delta planned to cancel 57 flights. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports, said it was lining up extra staff and snow removal equipment in the event of a heavy snowfall. Crews were prepared to work in 12-hour shifts if necessary, officials said.
Memorial services set for Marion BarryThe Associated Press
Alfonso Ribeiro Wins 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 19 FinalsABC News
Judge allows Redskins to go forward with name caseThe Associated Press
National Children's Museum to give away some artThe Associated Press
Convicted peeping Tom re-arrested for molesting family dog, still employed by MCPSKevin Lewis
Md. boy who can feel tastes says synesthesia is a 'superpower'Jummy Olabanji
RG3 out, McCoy to start for ?Skins against ColtsABC 7 News
Ferguson protesters rally across U.S. for second dayJay Korff, ABC News, ABC 7 News, Roz Plater
Ferguson fallout hits home for Wizards? BealTim Brant
Hawks top Wizards 106-102 for 6th win in 8The Associated Press
Obama on Ferguson: 'I don't have any sympathy' for protesters burning buildingsNewsChannel 8, ABC News
CHICAGO (ABC News) - With Ferguson, Missouri, bracing for a second night of violence and vandalism in the wake of the grand jury decision, President Obama warned protesters that "nothing of significance, nothing of benefit results from destructive acts." "I've never seen a civil rights law or a health care bill or an immigration bill result because a car got burned," Obama said at an afternoon event in Chicago Tuesday originally scheduled to promote his recent immigration action. "It happened because people vote. It happened because people mobilized. It happened because people organized." The president, who was briefed earlier today on the situation in Ferguson by Attorney General Eric Holder, said a grand jury decision not to indict Police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown should be respected. But he said frustration over real or perceived police injustice was legitimate and needs to be addressed. "I have no sympathy at all for destroying your own communities. But for the overwhelming majority of people who just feel frustrated and pain, because they get a sense that maybe some communities aren't treated fairly or some individuals aren't seen as worthy as others, I understand that," Obama said. "And I want to work with you, and I want to move forward with you. Your president will be right there with you." Obama said a series of regional meetings between federal, state and local law enforcement officials and community and faith leaders would begin next week. They will be focused on "building trust" between communities and policy, and developing strategies to "make sure that law enforcement is fair." Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett has taken a leading role in the initiative, according to the White House, keeping in regular contact with Missouri state officials and civil rights leaders. The president is "considering" a trip to Ferguson once the situation there stabilizes, officials said.
Redskins' 12th annual Holiday Feast helps families with Thanksgiving mealsTim Brant
Bathroom voyeurism: Man accused of filming woman on the toilet at D.C. libraryJennifer Donelan
Silver Line brings more shoppers and more crime to Tysons CornerHorace Holmes
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Caddo Sheriff: $50000 traffic enforcement grantIl y a 3 heures
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No cash prizes for LA voters next year
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LA hospital gets money for telemedicine program
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National Guard boosting NYC holiday security
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Thanksgiving breakfast honors responders' familiesIl y a 3 heures
NEW YORK (AP) - The families of New York-area first responders killed in the line of duty are being honored at a Thanksgiving breakfast. More than 1,300 children and other family members are taking part in the breakfast Thursday. It's timed to the start of the annual ...
Ex-Miss Utah sues police over Nu Skin allegations
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Regulators approve PNM solar plan
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - PNM's plan to build four more solar-powered generating stations has been approved by state regulators. The Public Regulation Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the utility's renewable energy procurement plan for next year. The solar arrays will represent a more than $79 million-dollar investment. ...
Safety officials warn of holiday fire danger
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Income tax increase proposed to fund education
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - State legislators are considering a measure that would increase Utah's personal income tax by 1 percent to bring in $584 million more in funding each year for teachers. The Deseret News reports (http://bit.ly/11vCCz4 ) Republican Rep. Jack Draxler of North Logan says his ...
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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is urging consumers to exercise caution when shopping for deals this holiday season, especially on "Black Friday." Jackley's office said on Wednesday that holiday shoppers should check refund and return policies; verify delivery dates; check over warranties; and ...
SC skating rink opens in Columbia on Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Those near South Carolina's capital who overindulge at the Thanksgiving table get a chance to work off some of those pumpkin pie calories by ice skating. Columbia's outdoor ice rink opens Thursday evening and on Friday. The opening day price will be $8. ...
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Retired DC auxiliary bishop, La native, dies at 91Il y a 3 heures
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - The Diocese of Lake Charles says Bishop Glen John Provost will celebrate a burial Mass on Saturday for a retired auxiliary bishop of Washington, D.C., the Most Rev. Leonard Olivier. Olivier will be buried in Lake Charles, where he grew up. Diocese ...
Funeral arrangements set for incoming NC sheriffIl y a 4 heures
PLYMOUTH, N.C. (AP) - Funeral arrangements are set for the Washington County man who was elected to become the next sheriff, but died before he could take office. Visitation for sheriff-elect John Sawyer is Friday at Plymouth Church of Christ, the funeral will be at the same church ...
Chicago-area construction projects total $119M
CHICAGO (AP) - Stretches of highway will be resurfaced in Cook, Kane, Lake and Will counties following the selection of bidders by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday a list of highway surfacing and other projects totaling more than $119 million in the Chicago ...
EXCHANGE: New approach to treating mental illness
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) - Lemonia "Joy" Sims now has something awaiting her she never thought possible. A future. "Every sad word in the dictionary described me," she said. "I never thought I would have peace or be able to smile." Sims, a native of Chicago who ...
Peoria officials approve $3M for sports complex
Demolition of letter carrier museum postponed
Trial set for Mesa boy accused of killing mother
Ill. Secretary of State offices closed for holiday
CHICAGO (AP) - The Illinois Secretary of State's offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Chicago Democrat Jesse White's office says all driver services facilities normally open Monday through Friday will reopen for business Monday. The facilities that ...
DHH head: 'alarming rate' of ADHD medication in La
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's health secretary says the state has an "alarming rate" of medicating kids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Secretary Kathy Kliebert will hold a free symposium about the syndrome in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Dec. 9. She says parents, teachers, health care professionals ...
Motown float making debut in Detroit parade
Michigan DNR completes fall muskellunge stocking
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Group offers seminar on weapons safety at home
DETROIT (AP) - Parents can learn how to properly store firearms in homes where children are present as part of a gun safety seminar. The three-hour program is scheduled Saturday by Legally Armed Detroit, a firearms training and gun rights advocacy organization. Firearms instructor Rick Ector says ...
Detroit Schools offering parent engagement classes
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Public Schools is partnering with Wayne State University, the city's public library and Black Family Development to offer parenting courses for mothers, fathers and guardians in the district. The Parent University courses begin Monday and are part of a district community engagement program ...
Appeal in lawyer's lawsuit against judge rejected
Illinois man gets 4 years in 'road rage' shooting
Audit reveals $8.8M deficit for Rockford schools
USDA opens 9,600 more acres in Indiana for programIl y a 4 heures
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A federal program that rewards farmers for turning some of their land into wildlife habitat has opened up another 9,600 acres of Indiana farmland. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision means Hoosier farmers can now apply to have some of their acreage enrolled in the ...
A glance at Ferguson: Then, now and the futureIl y a 4 heures
ST. LOUIS (AP) - There were only scattered demonstrations around Ferguson during the third night of protests since a grand jury's decision not to indict a white police officer in the death of Michael Brown, a black 18-year-old. Amid a heavy National Guard presence and subfreezing, snowy conditions, ...
DC's Trot for Hunger 5K set for Thanksgiving
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Lab-coated Muggles use Harry Potter to study brain
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Tom Hanks, wife to host Christmas tree lighting
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Obama gets the bill for White House Thanksgiving
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A project pictures families for kids in foster careIl y a 5 heures
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Police seek missing Md. man, 88
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Tavares OT goal gives Isles 3-2 win over Caps
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Health insurance sign-ups coming to shopping malls
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Courts uphold death sentence in Pa. athlete murder
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USU football: Senior tight end Kellen Bartlett not taking anything for granted after missing two seasons due to injury
If there's anything Kellen Bartlett has learned in his time at Utah State, it's to not take anything for granted – especially in the game of football.
This year, the senior tight end from Blue Springs, Mo., has super-senior status, but not necessarily by his own choice. Bartlett has spent three blocks of time sitting on the sidelines with various injuries.
During spring practices leading up to his junior season in 2010, Bartlett sustained a foot injury. That fall, just one game after a career-best night, his season was ended by a dislocated elbow. Then, when he thought he was back on track to lead the Aggies through his senior season, Bartlett broke his fibula in practice in the summer of 2011.
"There's a lesson to be learned in everything in life. These experiences that we go through set us up for the real world," Bartlett said. "When you lose the game of football, even the things you didn't enjoy, you miss it."
After that much struggle and unfortunate luck, a lot of people would just give up. Not Bartlett.
"There's always room to improve. No one has ever been told they're too good," Bartlett said. "When I got hurt I had to step back and look at things. It made me want it more. It made me want to play more and become the best player I can possibly be."
However, being on the outside looking in wasn't easy for Bartlett.
"When I hurt my leg it was hard for me to show up to practice. I had to just stand there and watch what I loved," Bartlett said. "It's hard to go watch film and evaluate the games when you aren't even playing at all."
While he started out strong and supportive on the sidelines, it didn't stay that way.
"For a while I really did have troubles with it. I was working out every single day and during practice I would do therapy," Bartlett said. "As the season went on and the team was doing better and better, it took coaches reminding me to show up."
Now, back with fervor, along with a plate and eight screws in his leg, Bartlett is ready to truly experience his senior season. He's out to prove that he's not just "the guy who always gets hurt."
"A lot of people talk about the injuries like it's the main thing, but that sucks. I don't want to have that label," Bartlett said. "I've played this game for 16 years, and it just so happened that I got hurt at some of the biggest moments in my life."
So far this season, Bartlett has surpassed his catches from his junior season, notching 22 for 178 yards. He also caught a career-high eight passes in Utah State's 27-20 overtime win against Utah – its first victory against the Utes since 1997.
Before his season-ending injury his junior year, he had 15 receptions for 222 yards. Of that total, 121 yards came from a single game. He had five receptions on the road at Nevada, including a career-long 63-yard catch for USU's only 100-yard receiving outing of the season.
At that point, Bartlett had no idea that would be his last full game he would play for a long time.
"It's just unlucky getting hurt. They were all kind of freaky things. The New Mexico State game was the first time I ever got hurt in a game in my entire life," Bartlett said. "What hurt the most was that I was coming off the best game of my career."
Because of the time he has spent at Utah State, Bartlett is a natural leader. His experience on the field, as well as in recovery, have made him a stronger man and a stronger athlete.
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Potential UFA target: Mikhail Grabovski
New York's top two offseason needs are a No. 1 center and an offensive defenseman. There's not much denying that, but sometimes there just aren't players available to fulfill those needs, and sometimes the cost of doing so makes for unwise decisions.
With Andrei Markov now off the market, the lone offensive-minded blueliner of note that's set to hit free agency next week is Matt Niskanen, who's sure to be overpaid based on one standout season. There doesn't seem to be a solution on the trade market either, so the Rangers seem be out of luck.
On the other hand, there is a bevy of top-line centers available, including Paul Stastny, Jason Spezza and Joe Thornton. Unfortunately, only Stastny can be had for money alone, and the contract he's about to receive will be massive for yet another center that's best served as a No. 2 (sound familiar Rangers fans?). Stastny is poised to cash in on a monster playoff year, but he's had injury problems and is coming off his first 60-point season since 2009-2010. He is best served as a secondary option, so the funds and term required to land him would create a Brad Richards problem all over again.


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Huawei has begun sending out invites to a launch event scheduled for September 4th, where the company is expected to unveil the Ascend Mate 7.
Huawei's online US store is offering a little promotion on accessories. Now through August 18th, enjoy 40% off a selection of gear including headphones, external power packs and more.
Research conducted by IDC shows a decline in Samsung's global smartphone shipments in Q2 2014, as emerging markets show a preference for lower-cost Chinese vendors.
The first half of 2014 was good for Huawei; we could count them a success based solely on their 34 million shipped smartphones, up 62% over 2013, but smartphones are only half of their business.
According to an internal memo, sales of Huawei consumer products have increased by 30 percent in the first half of 2014, with smartphone sales showing the fastest rate of growth.
A big phone with a small price PROS Large displayFantastic battery lifeSturdy build qualityGreat performance CONS Mediocre cameraDifficult to use one-handed 8.0It's... a "phablet" device with a beautiful display, sturdy build quality, and exceptional battery life that isn't going to break the bank. If that's what you're looking for, then the Ascend Mate 2 is...
The price wars are on, and Huawei is the latest to join the fray. The Chinese company just cut the ribbon on its US online store with a great deal on the massive Ascend Mate2.
The Bottom Line'A highly capable phone in an attractive body - just not a stand out.' PROS Simplistic eleganceEasy to handleGreat 5 inch displayPowerful front facing camera CONS Design... doesn't quite stand out Rear facing speaker easily stifled Main camera is average fairSoftware experience is inconsistent7 7.5The Huawei Ascend P7 is the best phone Huawei has made, but falls short of r...
This week in your world of Android: the HTC One Mini 2 leaked, the G3 showed of its brushed metal finish, the AMOLED-equipped Tab S broke cover, a wave of leaks revealed the ultra-cheap Moto E, Google pushed a big update to Maps, Huawei launched the Ascend P7, and the first traces of the next Nexus device showed up online.
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With growth slowing and corporate profits pressured, people are wondering if the economy's headed for a tumble.
Will there be a recession in 2013?
Stephanie Pomboy
President, MacroMavens
You've got U.S. policy makers who seem eager to play Thelma and Louise, a Middle East crisis…and the already bellicose relationship between China and Japan. To say nothing of hints that rising inflation expectations here at home may thwart the effectiveness of the Fed's QE! It will take a big change in the status quo to get this recovery on a sustainable track.
David Levy
Chairman, Jerome Levy Forecasting Center
Both the domestic and rest-of-the-world expansions are weak and dependent on one another. The outlook is dicey for the approaching year.
Richard Evans
CEO, Cullen/Frost Bankers
I don't think we'll have a recession…. It will continue to be challenging, but in the U.S. we have been doing a lot of good work, including deleveraging. Companies are lean and focused on cautious expansion, rather than cost-cutting.
Scott Minerd
Chief investment officer, Guggenheim Partners
A recession in the U.S. does not seem likely in 2013. U.S. growth will be supported by the continued recovery of the housing market and the [Fed] has shown ample willingness to engage in unorthodox monetary policy to support economic growth.
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Weekly initial jobless claims came in below 400,000 for the 35th straight week. But the job future remains uncertain. AMR's American Airlines, coal producer Alpha Natural Resources, ANR 7.627118644067797% Alpha Natural Resources Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD2.54 0.18 7.627118644067797% /Date(1416607504733-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 13917759 AFTER HOURS USD2.55 0.00999999999999979 0.3937007874015748% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 95228 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 562792887.360687 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 411506 More quote details and news » and Bank of America BAC 0.7058823529411765% Bank of America Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD17.12 0.12 0.7058823529411765% /Date(1416607349338-0600)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 61761379 AFTER HOURS USD17.12 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1238596 P/E Ratio 39.81395348837209 Market Cap 180041636169.506 Dividend Yield 1.1682242990654206% Rev. per Employee 404992 More quote details and news » were among several announcing layoffs last week, with BofA looking to eliminate 16,000 jobs by year end.
Spain Bailout Imminent?
Spain has started working with European Union officials on a potential bailout that could be revealed Thursday, reported the Financial Times. Spain sold a higher-than-expected 4.6 billion euros ($5.97 billion) of bonds and is expected to unveil its 2013 budget this week.
BOJ Joins Stimulus Parade
Bank of Japan eased monetary policy to jump-start its faltering economy, joining stimulus moves by banks in Europe and the U.S. The pressure's now on the People's Bank of China to follow suit.
India Hit By National Strike
Another former economic dynamo, India, was hit by a national strike as workers protested recent sweeping economic reforms, including a 14% increase in diesel prices.
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I want someone to stop contacting me. No calls, texts, emails, snail mails, personal visits, leaving messages, having other contact me etc. This person has been harassing me for years - words intended to cause fear, anxiety or mental distress. Is he doing cyber-stallking? There are no threats of physical harm. It's emotional harm that he's dealing out. Note - he lives in California. I lived in Pennsylvania. He does go on business trips to other states now and then. He's in jail right now for anger/violence. According to the country clerk updates leading up to the trial, there have been several psych evaluations. THis confirms my long belief that he's mentally unbalanced. - edit
Since you are not in fear of him and he has not made any threats to harm you physically you are not likely to receive a Protection from Abuse Order against him ( often called a restraining order). You can however instruct him to cease all contact with you and if he continues he can be charged with harassment here in PA even though he lives in CA. Often in these cases the police will contact him on your behalf and tell him to cease contacting you and tell him if you get one more call or text they will file charges against him. That usually does the trick. If he has not complied go to the Lansdale PD where you live and explain the situation.
I agree with Adam. Further, even if you did get a PFA it would not be forever - they are limited to three years. Steve
The last i checked, PFA Orders lasted 3 years. If you have good evidence of the calls, you can prosecute him for harassment here in PA. You will need a good address to serve him in CA. its unusual for a county clerk to give out info like that on the phone. Keep all of your evidence on this guy as you may need it in the future.


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Why are 80% of kids in Singapore nearsighted? Perhaps it's a nature-deficit disorder.
Singapore has one of the highest rates of nearsightedness or myopia in the world, and parts of China and Taiwan are not far behind.
Most people assume it's just genetics.
And there's certainly a lot of evidence suggesting a genetic link. In Australia, for example, if both parents have myopia, a child is eight times as likely to have it as well, and if both parents have severe myopia (at least -6 diopter), a child is 22 times as likely (Ip et al. 2007).
People of Chinese origins are particularly prone to myopia (Pan et al. 2012).
But here's the Singapore twist. The city-state is a melting pot of Chinese, Indian and Malay ethnicities. Yet Singapore has a far higher myopia prevalence rate than India or Malaysia and a slightly higher rate than China.
Genetics almost certainly plays a role in myopia, but families generally share not only genes but also environments.
While our genetic DNA in "pen" and cannot be changed, some of our genes are written in "pencil" and can be rewritten by environmental factors.
Worldwide, there's an urban-rural divide in myopia rates. In Nepal, for example, urban children age 15 have a 27% prevalence rate while it is less than 3% for rural children the same age (Pan et al. 2012).
So what's different for many urban kids?
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So yeah, I am sure we all have had many games where champ select seems good, but then the loading screen pops up and oh... what's this? My ad carry has 650 ping, and disconnects 10 times during the game.
Now if I knew this person had 650 ping in champ select, I would surely dodge. I also think I shouldn't have to dodge due to another persons internet, so I think Riot should create a system that monitors a players ping while searching for a queue. If their ping is something that will result in a sure loss (Like 300+ ping or something), then they should be kicked from queue search. Riot shouldn't just let players go into games and ruin it for others.
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On the technical side, being able to check your ping in-game means sending packets to and from Riot servers. They have enough on their plates already, so this probably won't happen.
On the other side, people don't join games with massive pings on purpose. If they do, that's a different problem altogether.
I usually check my internet connection before playing a game by surfing the net or watching youtube vids; even if it's just because I don't like playing with a bad connection.
Maybe not everyone does this, maybe they do. Either way, sometimes s**t happens and your connection dies. It's just unlucky.
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We made two wedding gowns to promote our new website dedicated to weddings (coming soon!), and a prom frock that would double nicely as a bridesmaid gown.
Photographs were taken by the talented John Phipp.
The shoot took place at the National Trust property, Scotney Castle.
MY partner Su drafted the bodice and sleeves of the satin gown, and I drafted the skirt. Su did the bodice and main skirt construction and finishing. We shared the pleating! That skirt is BIG and HEAVY!
I drafted and constructed the bodice and skirt of the corset gown, with boning help from Su.
We both worked on all aspects of the lilac gown.
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The satin dress is amazing! The first picture makes me very curious about the front of this dress. I love the neckline, but am wondering if the front isn't just a little too high.
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Lots more pix to come!
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Love all of them !! Especially the V back of 1st dress is so beautiful. Hope your new business goes good.
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We seem to be drumming up interest… :)
Sep 29, 2013, 12.54 PMby bjr99
Beautiful dress!!! Good luck with your new business.
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Thank you.
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Lovely – and good luck with the new business!
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Thank you. More a case of separating out the weddings stuff from the historical to give it more notice!
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Ahh-I see! In that case, the photos are certainly working…
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Thanks. :) We are suddenly madly busy for a month or so with costume stuff!
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