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2009 01 08 PC Minutes
Posted on Thursday 8th January 2009
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Fulking Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Fulking on Thursday 8 January 2009 at 8.00pm
Present : Chairman Mrs Jenny Vaughan, Vice Chairman Mr Tony Brooks, Councillors Mr Richard Corner, Mrs Jennifer Parmar and Mrs Pamela Rowland and Clerk to the Council, Mrs Paula Hazard.
Apologies for Absence : None
Declarations of Interest by Members (if any) are shown against the relevant items in the minutes.
County Councillor Peter Griffiths addressed the meeting with an update about Highways, the grant for the North Town Field and the Health Service review. District Councillor Gina Field had sent her apologies as she was unable to attend the meeting due to illness.
The Chairman reminded the meeting about the current arrangement regarding publication of the minutes. The previous meeting s minutes would not be read out but draft minutes of the previous meeting had been posted on the notice board within a month of the meeting and had also been posted to the website. This trial arrangement would continue until the next Annual Parish Meeting at which point public opinion would be re-canvassed. It was confirmed that in future the agenda would be posted on the notice board five working days before the meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 9 October 2009, as previously circulated, were approved, accepted and signed by the Chairman.
Rights of Way: DMMO 07/01 Perching Drove. The Chairman read out the letter from Mr Gort-Barten of 6 October 2008, received shortly before the previous PC meeting, which laid out the legal judgement that this was private land. The PC's reply of 12 December was also read out which asked whether consideration could be given again to putting a Permissive Path agreement in place.
Highways: WSCC Highways had installed 'Unsuitable for HGVs' signs at each end of Clappers Lane. However the sign at the southern end was not located in an acceptable place for nearby residents and had been removed. County Councillor Peter Griffiths said he would see if there was any nearby WSCC land that would enable an acceptable location.
The PC had not received any news from WSCC Safety Engineering about the PC's request to authorise a section of non-skid surface across half of the Clappers Lane northern junction. County Councillor Peter Griffiths said he would chase this up.
EDF were still trying to source suitable street light fittings to replace the worn and damaged ones for the street light at the bottom of Stammers Hill. These would be fitted when EDF was able to source fittings to match the style of the street light.
The fixed rate agreement for the street lights had now expired. EDF had advised that the new fixed rate would be 350 p.a. instead of 100 p.a. As this was such a vast increase, the PC decided that for the time being the street lights would be billed at the variable rate which was currently 160 p.a. This would be reviewed if it was necessary to switch back to a fixed rate.
Market Garden: MSDC Development Control had advised that they had received a landscaping scheme which had been approved and now regarded all conditions in relation to the site as having been complied with and discharged.
Preston Nomads: No further progress.
North Town Field: The problem of the maintenance of the play area was discussed. Councillor Brooks agreed to continue investigating finding someone to help with the ongoing maintenance at a cost that was affordable.
Quotations had been obtained for improving the entrance to the NTF and to better secure the gate. On the basis of these quotations, the PC had applied to WSCC for a grant of 1693. The grant was approved but for only half the amount (850), therefore the outstanding funds would need to be found. Clerk to contact NTF Trust to see if the original quotations could be looked at again with the contractors to see if the quotations could be reduced. If this did not prove possible, the possibility of holding a fund-raising event was suggested.
The NTF Trust had reported that all major tree work had been completed. There needed to be an on-going programme to ensure safety of trees. Councillor Brooks advised that EDF had arranged for a company to assess trees that interfered with the power lines and to carry out any necessary work. EDF would be responsible for the cost of this.
The issue of the PC and NTF Trust trying to avoid taking out two Public Liability Insurance policies to cover the same risk was discussed. The NTF Trust had investigated this and had been advised by the PC s insurance broker that if the PC were to sign a legal agreement stating that they are responsible for looking after the field then the PC's existing policy would provide Public Liability Insurance cover for the whole field at no extra cost. The PC agreed that they would be happy to do this. Clerk to advise NTF Trust.
The November report from Foster Playscapes suggested that the barkpit in the play area needed to be topped up again. This was a surprise as it had only been topped up last year and was previously thought only to be required every 3-4 years. It was queried as to why it needed to be so high. The PC agreed that if the following month's report still reported the same problem then a meeting should be arranged with Foster Playscapes.
Village website: Wherever possible Planning Meeting dates were to be posted to the website. However there was not always sufficient notice as Planning Meetings had to be arranged soon after MSDC advised the PC of planning applications.
Affordable Housing: No further information directly affecting Fulking had been received.
Pigeon Post Printing: Pigeon Post was now being distributed both as a hardcopy version and by email.
Diseased Trees on Clappers Lane: Councillor Brooks advised that the Tree Warden had received a definitive map from WSCC which enabled him to work out whether any problem trees were on public or private land. The Tree Warden was now speaking to landowners Lane about the diseased trees and advising them of their legal responsibility.
Action in Rural Sussex: A survey had been placed in the December issue of Pigeon Post asking for residents to choose the top three priorities for the AiRs Community Planning Network to focus on. The detailed results of the survey were read out. The top three priorites chosen were Allotments, Community/Public Transport and Community Shop. Clerk to advise AiRs of results. Because of the problem of finding one plot of land for allotments and the old allotments now being farmland, it was suggested that a garden-share scheme may be a solution. It was agreed that this suggestion should be put in the next edition of Pigeon Post to gauge interest. With reference to the bus service it was suggested that a bus service to Henfield would be useful. A request for any specific ideas from residents concerning these themes was to be put in Pigeon Post. These themes would also be explored further with AiRs.
Freedom of Information Act: The PC had adopted the Freedom of Information Act Publication Scheme. The scheme had been published on the website.
APM: The date of the Annual Parish Meeting was set for 7 May. Speakers needed to be arranged and it was suggested that the National Trust was invited to talk about work in the area, Aidan Walker to talk about Pigeon Post and the local Tree Warden to talk about his responsibilities. County and District Councillors, local MP Nick Herbert, Poynings PC and police representative to be invited. Clerk to arrange speakers and issue invitations.
Financial Matters: The Chairman signed off the interim audit, cheque list and cheque stubs. The precept for 2009/10 was set at 5776 an increase of nearly 16%. The large increase was necessary as additional expenses had needed to be budgeted for. These items were the maintenance of the play area in the NTF, mowing of the NTF, street lighting and an increase in the Clerk s hours.
AOB: The meeting was opened up for local residents to raise any issues.
The issue of trees at the southern end of Clappers Lane presenting a danger was raised. This had been caused by very large trucks cutting into the trees.
The problem of the external lighting at the Market Garden site being on all night was raised. The PC had written to MSDC Development Control about this on numerous occasions but MSDC had said they had visited the site and were satisfied with the lighting. Partly because it was thought that their site visits were during the day, it was discussed that photographic evidence may make a more powerful case. It was suggested that if this could be provided to the PC then they could pursue the issue again. The positioning of the caravan had also been raised with MSDC but they had said that they were satisfied with the current caravan position.
The PC was asked why they seemed to be involved with many aspects concerning the NTF which gave the impression that the NTF Trust was not shouldering these responsibilities. It was explained that the NTF Trust received no funds and therefore were reliant on the PC or the Social Committee for funding. Because the PC had their meetings in public this publicised the work they were doing, but the PC and the NTF Trust were working closely together on issues concerning the NTF.
It was requested that the agenda give more detail than had historically been the case. It was agreed that in future the agenda would be issued with greater detail.
Date of Next Meeting: 9 April, 9 July, 8 October 2009.
The meeting closed at 9.05
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Purpose: To give members of Airienteers and other local people regular opportunities to enjoy 'O' locally and cheaply, to develop skills and fitness, to share information and ideas.
To give members of Airienteers and other local people regular opportunities to enjoy 'O' locally and cheaply, to develop skills and fitness, to share information and ideas.
Keep things as simple as possible to fit the purpose; possible for one, easier with two. You will find it easier to manage if registration, start, finish and timings are all in the same place. If registration is distant from the start/finish make sure that everyone signs out with a start time at the start and signs back in with a finish time when they finish.
You must keep a record of all entrants for insurance, safety and results purposes.
The Results must be published on the website – again for levy and insurance purposes. Email them to Chris Burden or any other official who requests them for this purpose.
For insurance purposes we have to have a controller, or risk assessment checker, who approves and countersigns the Risk Assessment. For your convenience this will usually be the person who supplies your map and arranges the printing - usually either Chris Burden or Tony Thornley.
There is a blank copy of the Risk Assessment in the Useful docs section of the website - but Chris Burden can provide you with a more comprehensive model RA, which you can adapt for your event.
Please send maps and risk assessment to Chris Burden for Ocad map and Open orienteering maps, and to Tony Thornley for Illustrator maps at least 2 weeks before the event. Chris or Tony will send the maps off for printing and the printed maps will be left with the informal kit ahead of the event.
Particularly if you are an inexperienced planner, giving the risk assessment a checker an early sight of your planned courses is a good idea. Whether or not they need to do more is a matter for them to decide, in conjunction with you.
Saturday Local Events: Registration from 12:30pm, start times 1:00 – 2:00.
Sprint Events: Registration from 6.15 pm. Starts 6.30 to 7.30 pm. Courses close 8.30 pm. Be careful of beginners starting late or you might be collecting-in in the dark!
Night Score Events: Registration from 6.30 pm. Mass start at 7.00pm. Mass finish by 7.45 pm.
£4 adults, £2 juniors. These prices are per map; so two or more people who go round together with one map only pay once. Cash container, small float. Keep a tally of the fees paid on Registration Form Night Score Registration Form (i.e. how many people paid £4 and how many paid £2) as the treasurer needs these figures to pay the BOF levy. Also keep a record of the number of seniors and juniors who accompany runners with the map. Use the Treasurer's return sheet to record the figures.
Always visit the area and all your control sites before the event. The most recent survey may have been some time ago and the map not accurate in places, unless the mapper can alter it in the time available. Some potential control sites may be unusable due to seasonal vegetation.
Yellow: 1.5-1.8k suitable for junior beginners.
White: 1.0-1.5k suitable for accompanied or shadowed younger children and total junior beginners.
As well as a Sprint course provide Orange and Yellow Courses as above.
Sprint planning requires a winning time for an elite orienteer of no more than 15 minutes. For our fastest areas, i.e. largely grassy and not very hilly, a maximum distance of 3.5k is sufficient. For areas where the running is very slow a minimum distance would be approximately 2.5k. It is ok to use some of the controls that the colour coded courses use. The essence of sprint planning is having lots of controls with lots of changes of direction from one leg to the next, and legs no more than 200m in length, with many less than that.
Street Events This year (2017/18), we are looking to mix things up from the usual lampposts and postboxes format.
Having attended several of the excellent MDOC night races, I am recommending that we adopt their control locations and question and answer format this year. I've attached a copy of an example answer sheet, and crib sheet explaining the codes. Note this allows use of bespoke items, e.g. dates on benches, phone numbers on signs etc. The use of dashes and partial answers to indicate the number of digits to be filled in is useful as it gives some indication of if you are in the right place, e.g. if you arrive at a lamppost marked '2' but the answer box indicates a two digit answer is required, then you aren't in the right place. I would also hope this would make marking the answers easier – I know this hasn't been done strictly in the past, but it adds to the event if proper answers and results are required. Clearly this requires accuracy in the marking of control locations, but using the different street furniture and giving partial answers on the answer sheet should remove ambiguity and mean if the answer given is wrong the person went to the wrong place!
Map Files Should be available from Chris Burden (Ocad maps) and Tony Thornley (Illustrator maps) if not an open street map (see below) Open Street Map.
I would hope this is straightforward and almost self explanatory to use http://oomap.co.uk/ A4 at 1:15000 should usually give sufficient area to cope with a 1 hour event It is worth experimenting with where the map is centred as this can make a big difference.
Controlling and Risk Assessments Before the maps are printed, there is a generic risk assessment form must be checked, and it is often worth considering the notes at https://www.aire.org.uk/info/e... Chris Burden or Leon Foster can supply a draft Risk Assessment which you can tweak for your event.
Please send maps and risk assessment to Chris Burden for Ocad map and Open orienteering maps, and to Tony Thornley for Illustrator maps at least 2 weeks before the event. Chris or Tony will send the maps off for printing and they will be left with the informal kit ahead of the event.
Formats and Scoring The ideal, as last year, is to run a shorter and a longer event. 45 and 60 minutes. Multiple maps particularly for the off-road events will probably be needed, and there are different ways of doing this, such as Rob's piecemeal effort at Esholt Woods, or the compulsory controls at Roundhay. Feel free to be inventive. It is best to get the details on the website in advance , if possible.
One important aspect to planning with different durations is having a fairly even spread of controls. It is good, and indeed beneficial to have a cluster near the start for those who won't cover as much distance, but the key is probably to avoid significant outliers which those doing the longer format are obliged to go for, meaning the shorter runners end up with more points per minute.
Standard scoring is usually 10 points per control with 5 point penalty per half minute late. You may note from the MDOC examples, they use a vast scoring system, from 10s to 60s (I've done events with 10-90s!). For this first expanded year, I feel this might be a complexity too far, unless the event is based on one map alone, in which case that could add a bit of spice.
For the results, please use the multiplier as per last year to give a 'points per hour' result, and as mentioned, I am keen that we mark the results properly.
Equipment I am hoping to streamline the equipment down to one box of kit, two chairs, a table and a set of flags and poles. So if anyone requires a tent, flag or other equipment this will need to be sourced separately, and returned accordingly. Hopefully I am going to stick some spare hi-viz kit in as well.
Venues I have listed a base, in terms of food and drink afterwards, and a meeting point, sometimes the same in order to keep things simple. If anyone has any desire to change these to fit their event, then this needs to be done ASAP so the flyer/website can be kept up to date.
Feedback As the first year of an expanded winter league, all feedback is good to try and improve next year. Ideas for venues welcome too. I am going to endeavour to get the word out there to encourage regular runners and running clubs to attend, any similar efforts would be appreciated!
Usually obvious from the Grid Reference on the Aire website, the Series flyer, and on BOF Fixtures and in Aire Affairs.
Ideally use Ocad or Purple Pen (free to downlaod) to plan (see planners guidelines) and email to Chris Burden to print pre-marked maps. If using an Illustrator map contact Tony Thornley and use the clubs copy of Condes for planning.
10 maps for the White course, 15 for Yellow and Orange, 30 for Green should be adequate, unless you know your area is likely to attract more than this number. Ideally obtain map file and use OCAD to plan and print pre-marked maps. .
Remember to collect controls and leave the area as found.
Provide clock / watch, paper and pen for signing in and out – for safety as much as timing. For sprint events contact Dave Murgatroyd for support with SI timing. It is best to have the start and finish both at registration. If using pin punching provide control cards. For sprint events we have used 3 random controls with SI punches - preferably at sites least susceptible to vandalism. The remaining controls just require competitor to touch the kite.
Think about safety, time, range of ability and the orienteering challenge. For sprint courses try to plan courses with fast runnable legs but challenging in terms of change of direction and control precision. Aim for a winning time (top M21E) of 15-18 minutes or less.
It is usually preferable to print a generous number of maps. If you expect a group, be ready with extras – especially for beginners. Tony Thornley or Chris Burden will arrange printing.
Have the CD on the map. Pictorial descriptions are best, but get someone to be with you to help explain them to anyone who is unfamiliar with them. It is also possible to put textual descriptions alongside the pictorial symbols to help competitors learn what the symbols mean.
If a coach is able to attend the event give them copies of the shorter courses which they can plan exercises around.
Pass on the equipment to the next organizer.
Transfer the income less your expenses to the Airienteers bank account, together with a completed return form - available in Useful docs. The Treasurer will provide you with instructions if you have difficulty.
Return any spare maps, particulalry if you have had a low turnout, due to bad weather, or whatever. We can probably use them another time.
Remember to forward your Registation Forms to Ken Patterson (Equipment) after you have completed the results.
Thank you for providing the opportunity for others to orienteer.


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Decentralization>Blockchain, Says Samsung NEXT's Senior Executive
Jaudat Sulehri January 10, 2019
Technical Director at Samsung NEXT, Ricardo J. Mendez rates decentralization above blockchain when asked about the importance of both in the industry in an interview conducted on the 10th of January, 2019.
In the interview, the question of decentralization being more valuable than the blockchain technology was raised to which Mr. Mendez agreed at once, saying:
Without question. Blockchain is just one more tool, and one that can help in decentralized contexts, but a tool is always less important than the goal.
Ricardo J. Mendez calls blockchain just one aspect of a broader picture that is decentralization. He feels that blockchain is important but not as important than the concept of decentralization, which to him is the mix of freedom, flexibility and choice.
It is true actually that a decentralized network gives an opportunity to participants to work under the same protocol rather than giving the controller in the hands of a single unit. In this way, the participants of that particular network do feel free in making their choices and presenting their opinion. Mr. Mendez said:
Decentralization is about freedom, flexibility, and choice. Technically, it's about moving activities away from a central controller and towards a network of participants that interact based on a shared protocol.
Mr. Mendez gives an example explaining his idea of a decentralized network where users can freely participate with standard set of rules for every participant regardless of their post. He compared the use of Email and X-mail how their functionalities differ from each other merely due to the fact that one is decentralized system where the other is a centralized one:
For example, E-mail is a decentralized system and we can all contact each other. We don't all need to use the same e-mail provider, or even the same base software, as long as every server behaves in a standard way.
Imagine most people used "X-mail", where you can only contact other friends who also use X-mail.
The Senior Executive at Samsung believes that a centralized network controls the system and monitors everything that goes around on that network, giving users no breathing space or freedom at all.
The people who use X-mail are eligible to talk to those people only who are linked to them on X-mail and they will have to follow the restrictions set by X-mail because if they don't, they have no where else to go and that particular weakness is what centralized networks mostly trigger. He added why a decentralized network is preferable over a centralized network:
And what would happen to those people that X-mail decides to exclude from the system or those who don't wish to be monitored?
On a decentralized system, the user has a choice.
When asked about blockchain's future for the year 2019, he said:
Blockchain will become less and less of a magic word and that the ecosystem is likely to get "saner".
He said that the people will realize the fact that blockchain is not as magical as people overrate it and with time, blockchain will not be talked about as much as it is now.
Finally asked if a decentralized network guarantees privacy for users, Mr. Mendez explained:
It's just not a guarantee. You need only look at most cryptocurrencies, which are completely decentralized but also 100% public – their pseudonymity only needs to be broken once.
This is why, as an industry, we need to get better at explaining to users the trade-offs of different approaches.
He thinks that the privacy of users is not a sure thing even in a decentralized network because most of the decentralized digital currencies are public and in a peer-to-peer network, your friends have access to your activities due to which an external source is required to keep your privacy intact and thus, Mr. Mendez believes that on industry level, the importance of multiple perspectives must be taken into notice to value the privacy of users.
Jaudat Sulehri
A management student, sports enthusiast and a writer. Jaudat gives his insights on the cryptocurrency in the world of trade and blockchain technology in particular. He also holds investments in XRP and BCH. Contact the editor at editor.opinions@blockpublisher.com
94% of Endowment Funds Were Allocated to Crypto Investments in 2018

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Meet William Prichard
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This family name is variously spelled as Pritchett, Pritchard, and Prichard. The name is of Welsh origin and the latter spelling is the only correct form. It was devised originally as follows: The prefix "Ap" meaning "the son of," was added to the Christian name Richard. Thus, William Ap Richard, became William Prichard and a family name was established. The ancestry of the family can be traced back to 528 A.D., but for our purpose we shall begin with William Ap Richard or Prichard from whom descended all of that name in this country.
By his wife Elizabeth, William had a son Matthew, of Llannover Court, who was high sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1596 and died in 1622. Matthew's wife was Sissylt Lewis by whom he had three Children, William, John (or Jenkin) and Benjamin. William ruined himself paying the fines of royalist prisoners. It is likely that William, here mentioned, was the father of William of Quaboag, the subject of our biography.
From a study of the facts, we conclude that William Prichard was born in England about 1617 and that he came to Lynn about 1636. He is listed as the proprietor of a house lot and other land on the South side of the river at Ipswich as of April 9, 1639. Waters, the historian of Ipswich, finds him entered for the first time in the town records of 1641. However, he explains, land grants were often recorded some time after they had been made.
William probably married at Ipswich about 1645, but no record has been found of this union. However, we believe that the eldest son, John, was born about 1646 at Ipswich, followed by William in 1648. In that year, William Pritchett is listed as a subscriber to Major Denison. During the next 14 years of his stay at Ipswich were born his remaining six children in the following order: Samuel, Mary, Esther, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Sarah.
William acquired a substantial amount of real estate at Ipswich. In 1654, he had a house and lot near the meeting house, adjoining Theophilus Wilson's (father of another pioneer planter at Quaboag): in 1664, as Richard Jacob's farmer, he had two shares on Plum island; and, in 1665, he owned lands in a field called "Pequitt Lots".
And so we find in 1665, William Prichard, descendant of a noble Welsh family, about 48 years of age, married, father of eight children, substantial land owner and established inhabitant of Ipswich. For this man to decide to uproot himself and family to remove to an uncivilized wilderness to the West and begin anew, there must have been considerable motivation. This motive was probably religious discontent. The Prichard's were of the original group to arrive at Quaboag in 1665 and the town plot was long to bear the name "Prichard's Hill."
The first concrete evidence of their presence at Quaboag is furnished by the account book of John Pynchon where on December 6, 1666, we find under the heading: "Goodman Pritchard Dr." "Two Severalls brought from day book 01 07 02."
Opposite this entry on the credit side we note that Mr. Prichard settled his account in full by giving Mr. Pynchon "112 pounds of pork at 3 pence per pound". Soon after this (January 4, 1666/7) is found the beginning of the account of John Prichard, the eldest son of William. This account is interesting particularly because in addition to the purchase of the ordinary household items such as salt, pork, wheat, corn, etc., there appears an item for the purchase of two skins of moose leather. This was used for the making of heavy duty outer clothing. Also, of interest in the account is the mention of his brother Samuel in January, 1668.
William Prichard paid four pounds for his lot on the hill, more than three times the purchase price of an ordinary lot. Later real estate transactions show that the original grant was probably of more than 55 acres and that the home lot was located in a very advantageous position. It was situated at the East end of the settled area of the hill, at the bend in the road, adjoining the uncleared common lands. It is likely that the homestead was of substantial dimensions not only because the size of the family would seem to require it, but also because Mr. Prichard was a man of substantial means. A man's status in the community was certainly reflected in the type of house which he provided for his family. The original purchase agreement read "for yourself and son" and would suggest that possibly this large lot was shared by William and his eldest son John, who was probably married as of this time.
William was prominent in the affairs of Quaboag from the beginning. He is found as one of the original proprietors in 1665, as one of the Prudential Committee of Quaboag in May of 1667, as a signatory of the unsuccessful petition to the General Court in October, 1670, and as one of the petitioners for incorporation of Brookfield in 1673. (Samuel also signed the latter petition, but strangely, the names of his two older brothers, John and William, Jr., do not appear amongst the petitioners. No explanation can be given of this unless it could be that they had both removed from Quaboag as of that date.)
In addition, William Prichard was concerned in the active management of the affairs of the Plantation. In 1673 and 1674, he served as constable, a position of considerable respectability. On March 30, 1675, he was appointed Clerk of Writs by the Hampshire County court and in 1675, he was a selectman of Brookfield.
His military status was that of Second Sergeant in the local detachment under command of First Sergeant John Ayres. It was in this capacity that he was to go to his death at the ambush on August 2, 1675.
Some insight into the other activities of Mr. Prichard during his residence at Quaboag can be gained by studying his accounts with John Pynchon. The major commercial enterprise in any community of that period was always the grist mill. Things were not different at Quaboag, and when John Pynchon decided to build a mill for the convenience of the planters, and for his profit, he enlisted the services of the men of the Plantation. William Prichard was instrumental in building the mill house and in other aspects of this project, since he was paid over 11 pounds for his interest by Mr. Pynchon. Also, in the agreement between owner John Pynchon and miller John Ayres in November, 1672, there appears a clause specifying "Goodman Prichard having liberty to grind his own corn only". This was an exclusive privilege granted to no other planter at Quaboag and was probably allowed him because he had served as the first miller in Mr. Pynchon's mill shortly after it was constructed.
Apparently William Prichard did some hunting and trapping in addition to his mill interests, husbandry, and civic activities. On several occasions he and his sons are credited with the killing of wolves and for selling of beaver skins.
That Mr. Prichard was a respected member of the community and enjoyed the confidence of his fellow inhabitants is attested to by the fact that he was chosen to represent them in court in the controversy between Mr. John Younglove and the inhabitants in June of 1672. On March 30, 1675, he again appeared in the County court, but this time was a witness to the "reviling speeches" against Samuel Kent by Thomas Wilson. In his official capacity of selectman of Brookfield, he appeared before magistrate Pynchon on June 18,1675 to answer to the charges that he had unlawfully ordered the Constable to distrein some pewter dishes of John Ayers, in an action of Replevy. There was no conclusive settlement of this case.
Of the vital record of the Prichard family during their stay at Quaboag, we have the following. On September 19, 1672, Mary Prichard was married to Judah Trumble by Magistrate Pynchon. On August 2, 1675, William Sr. was killed at the ambush in New Braintree. Samuel died soon after, during the siege, when the Indians captured him outside of the fortified house, decapitated him and mounted his head on a pole.
The loss of her husband and son must have dealt a disastrous blow to widow Prichard. After the relief of the siege, the Prichards' removed to Suffield where some of them were to become prominent inhabitants. The household now consisted of Mary, age 23, wife of Judah Trumble; unmarried daughters, Esther 21, Elizabeth 19 and Sarah 13; and son Joseph, age 17.
On March 26, 1676, the inventory of the estate of William Prichard (erroneously call John) was presented to the court, but "the widow not appearing in court, it is left till some other convenient time to be settled according to law". About one year later, on March 6, 1676/7, John Prichard signed an agreement with John Pynchon for the settlement of his father's account.
Prior to 1690, a portion of the Prichard estate at Brookfield was sold to Hezekiah Dickenson at Hadley, who sold in 1693 to Stephen Jennings of Hatfield, the home lot and 55 acres, the future site of Jennings Tavern. In 1690, John of Topsfield and Joseph of Amesbury, sold the remaining portion of the estate of William Sr. and Samuel to their brother William Jr. of Suffield. And so ends the story of the Prichards' of Brookfield until the second settlement when Joseph acquired a grant in 1718.
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Monumentum - In Absentia Christi review
Band: Monumentum
Album: In Absentia Christi
01. Battesimo: Nero Opaco
02. A Thousand Breathing Crosses
03. Consuming Jerusalem
04. Fade To Grey [Visage cover]
05. On Perspective Of Spiritual Catharsis
06. Selunhs Aggelos
07. From These Wounds
08. Terra Mater Ofranorum
09. Nephtali
10. La Noia
If there's one band that has had the misfortune to be underappreciated and fall into obscurity in the gothic metal genre, it's the Italian then-metal band Monumentum. This is a total shame because In Absentia Christi is one of a kind and one of the least imitated albums.
By 1995, the gothic metal scene was at its greatest peak, with some of the greatest albums in the genre being released, and Italy was still in its pre-Lacuna Coil days long before it became flooded with vampire-inspired and melodramatic gothic metal bands. Monumentum were among the earliest gothic metal bands to emerge from Italy, having done a split with a then-unknown Rotting Christ before they released their debut album four years later. However, the band's road to their debut album was rocky. The band took a break in 1990 and had not released any material up to that point. In Absentia Christi is an album that many future gothic metal acts should take note of rather than staying safe and sticking to the usual formula.
In Absentia Christi is one of the most musically experimental albums in the genre. Not only is this one of the most atmospheric albums I've ever heard thanks to its influences taken from ethereal wave and gothic rock, but the band is going for a more avant-garde, Middle Eastern-inspired sound. Seriously, the Middle Eastern elements are all over the album from the key progression to the backing vocals and the use of wind instruments. The album is heavy not only through the performance of the guitar, but the keyboards provide heaviness and atmosphere in the music's weighty dynamic. A lot of the ambiance heard throughout the album is incredibly dark, and somewhat minimalistic. I loved how the beginning of "On Perspective Of Spiritual Catharsis" starts unsettlingly, with the sound of a music box setting the tone of the song. Whenever the synth parts are not used, the pianos are used at a minimum, which gives it some depressing unsettling atmosphere apart from the ethereal-inspired keyboards. You will definitely hear a unique combination of influences like Christian Death, Dead Can Dance, and Celtic Frost, and a lot of the music is incredibly unique for the amount of experimentation in this album. The best word to describe this album's music is ominous.
The vocals in In Absentia Christi are also inspired by Christian Death. It's the sound of a guy who is struggling to keep his sanity and a lot of it is really spoken word. It's unsettling and they too follow a more minimalistic approach that doesn't require any of the typical vocals that are often associated with the gothic metal genre. The vocalist's raspy performance is eerie and creates a feeling of spookiness in the already ominous music. The lyrics are free of cheese, poetic and very thought-provoking, leaving a lot of misery for the listener's depressed mind. A lot of the lyrics are a near-perfect unison with the vocals considering how fantastic the diction is.
In Absentia Christi is easily one of the best albums in gothic metal and one of my all-time favorites. This is one of the best examples of a gothic metal band experimenting with different and unconventional styles of music without falling into the same formulaic characteristics that would plague the genre in the next 15 years. I will boldly say that this album deserves a lot of recognition in the same light as the likes of Bloody Kisses, Mandylion, Arcane Rain Fell, and Draconian Times, not just for its one-of-a-kind sound and experimentation, but as one of the earliest gothic metal albums to be released from Italy. Trust me, it's an album you have to hear to believe.
Written by Gothic Metalhead | 30.11.2020
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
Somehow gothic dont work in there, it should have autumn, germany South of scandinavia is best place for gothic band not for one album, but bunch of albums.


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Liquid nicotine: Just a teaspoon could kill
It can be bought on the Internet in flavors like chocolate and bubble gum—and just a teaspoon could kill a child: The New York Times takes a look at liquid nicotine, the e-liquid used in e-cigarettes, which it describes as a "powerful neurotoxin ... far more dangerous than tobacco." And with good reason: Reports of accidental liquid nicotine poisonings rose 300% from 2012 to 1,351 cases last year, with 2014's figure expected to be double that.
The victims, many children under the age of four, can experience vomiting and seizures after being exposed to even a modest amount orally or through the skin.
The Maryland State Police Has Enacted The Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County.
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
The Maryland State Police has enacted the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County. This plan means that any disabled vehicles will be removed from roadways immediately and that vehicles must utilize snow tire chains, or have a vehicle equipped with snow rated tires(must tires are now rated for snow). In other words if you don't need to go out, stay indoors and allow the Highway crews to do the difficult job of clearing the roadways. Most of this county is seeing 4-6 inches with snow still falling and with roadways getting colder, the potential for icing over bridges and roads increase. If you have to leave for work, please let your loved one know you have arrived. Allow extra time getting to work. The commute to work will be slow going tomorrow for some of us. At this time, no word on Schools.
BREAKING NEWS: 10 more deaths confirmed in Washington mudslide
Ten more deaths have been confirmed in massive Washington mudslide, bringing total to 24, officials say.
Homeland Security Exercise Targets "Free Americans Against Socialist Tyranny"
Leaked documents reveal plan to counter online dissent during martial law
Leaked Homeland Security documents obtained by Infowars reveal details of a joint DHS/FEMA national exercise set to take place this week, one of the components of which revolves around an effort to counter online dissent by a group called "Free Americans Against Socialist Tyranny," which is disgruntled at the imposition of martial law after an earthquake in Alaska.
The document again underscores the federal government's obsession with characterizing libertarians and conservatives as some kind of extremist radical threat.
The document (PDF) was leaked by an individual affiliated with Stewart Rhodes' Oathkeepers organization and passed on to Infowars. It is entitled National Exercise Program – Capstone Exercise 2014 – Scenario Ground Truth.
BREAKING NEWS: Obama administration to extend health care enrollment
The Obama administration will grant extra time to Americans who say they are unable to enroll in health care plans through the federal insurance marketplace by the deadline set for the end of March, Fox News confirms.
Abandoned 27 Years Ago, 'Burger King Baby' Finds Mom
Less than three weeks after a plea for her birth mother to come forward blazed through media outlets across the globe, Katheryn Deprill has met the woman who abandoned her 27 years ago in an Allentown Burger King.
Deprill, known internationally as the "Burger King Baby," got a lifetime of questions answered when she met her mother Monday. It was the first time the two had contact since the mother, who has remained in the Lehigh Valley, left Deprill at the South Fourth Street restaurant on Sept. 15, 1986.
"Oh my God, I'm so excited!" Deprill said Tuesday. "I have literally not wiped the smile off my face. I never in a million years thought I'd find her."
Press Release: State Board Sets Process for School Calendar Waivers
The Maryland State Board of Education today voted to allow local school systems to apply for waivers of up to five days from the 180-instructional day requirement, and authorized the State Superintendent to make the waiver decisions on a case-by-case basis.
Board members also authorized up to two-day waivers from the 170-instructional days required by nonpublic schools in the State.
"Students need time in class to succeed, and we take Maryland's instructional day requirement very seriously," said Dr. Charlene Dukes, president of the Maryland State Board of Education. "At the same time, this has been a very unusual winter, and it requires us to take unusual steps."
No timetable has been set for decisions on the waiver requests. Fifteen school systems have already requested waivers, and others may do so in the coming weeks.
Maryland residents – and Maryland school systems in particular – have been working through a very active winter, with all 24 school systems exceeding the number of inclement weather days that had been built into their calendars. Garrett County, in far western Maryland, has been closed 20 days, while Allegany County has been closed for 16 days.
The Maryland State Board had already allowed school systems to open classrooms on holidays to make up for some of the lost instructional time. Six systems opened on President's Day and, thus far, five have made the request to open on the Monday after Easter.
The State Board's action is not unprecedented. In calendar year 2009-2010, Maryland also trudged through a harsh winter. The State Board authorized the State Superintendent to waive up to five instructional days in that instance.
Be Here Bright And Early Tomorrow Morning!
Not only are we completely loaded with articles tomorrow, I will be delivering a few articles in the early morning that will blow you away. I'll simply say this. Norm Conway, Jim Mathias and Rick Pollitt are NOT going to be happy campers tomorrow.
REPORT: TOP GOP AIDE IN CHARGE OF BENGHAZI INVESTIGATION FORMS BUSINESS WITH CLINTONINSTAS
One of the top Republican congressional staffers on the Benghazi investigation founded a consulting firm comprised of numerous former Clinton aides and a former CIA director accused of lying to Congress about the attack, Fox News reported Monday.
J. Michael Allen is the founder and managing director of Beacon Global Strategies. He previously served as the staff director for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, chaired by GOP Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan and perhaps the most important panel investigating Benghazi.
On Gloria Steinem's Birthday, Comments That Will Shock Today's Young Women
Liberal feminist icon Gloria Steinem turns 80 today. She once said that "A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men."
Yet for all her talk about equality and rights, one right she worked diligently to deny millions of both sexes was the right to be born and celebrate birthdays of their own. Once again, in her view, a "woman's right" trumped the rights of another—in this case, an unborn child.
The fact the Supreme Court is hearing a case today about employers being forced to include abortion-inducing drugs in their health plans—even if it violates an employer's conscience—is in many respects a testament to the work of Steinem and others. It's a good example of how the "equal rights" she championed result in stepping on the rights of others.
Obamacare Turns 4, Just 1.4% of Uninsured Americans Covered
Four years of Obamacare have produced health insurance for just 1.4% of uninsured Americans.
According to CNBC, of the 5 million people the Obama administration claims have enrolled in Obamacare, just 715,000 are previously uninsured Americans who have chosen and paid for new insurance. As theWashington Post notes, there are 48.6 million uninsured Americans. That means that after four years of being the law of the land, Obamacare–whose purported purpose was to cover the uninsured–has provided coverage for just 1.4% of uninsured Americans.
Washington Monument To Reopen May 12 After Repairs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Park Service says the Washington Monument will reopen to visitors May 12 after being closed for nearly three years due to a 2011 earthquake.
The park service says the remaining scaffolding around the monument will begin to come down this week.
Park officials say tours will begin May 12 at 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for tours May 13 and beyond can be reserved online beginning April 16.
Troopers Investigating a Fatal Crash North of Milton
Location: Coastal Highway (SR1) southbound at Clifton Road, Milton, DE
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday March 25, 2014 at approximately 1:50 p.m.
Operator and Vehicle Information:
Operator #1: Joseph D. Waples, 49, Ellendale, DE
Vehicle #1: 2007 Freightliner Bobtail (no trailer attached)
Operator #2: Margaret M. Clift, 72, Lewes, DE
Vehicle #2: 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
Passenger: James C. Clift, 73, Lewes, DE
Milton, DE- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Route 1 north of Milton.
The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. this afternoon as Joseph D. Waples was operating a 2007 Freightliner Bobtail truck tractor westbound from Truitt Road crossing over Coastal Highway (SR1) and continuing westbound on Clifton Road. The truck tractor crossed the northbound lanes of SR1 and entered the center cross-over where it came to a stop at the stop sign. The truck then continued into the southbound lanes of Rt 1 and into the path of a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country being operated by Margaret M. Clift. The Chrysler, which was traveling southbound in the right lane, then struck the right rear tandem tires of the truck causing it to rotate clockwise and come to a stop in the intersection. The truck continued westbound and rotated approximately 180 degrees before coming to a stop in the eastbound lanes of Clifton Road.
Margaret M. Clift, who was properly restrained, was removed from the scene and transported to Milford Memorial Hospital by EMS were she was later pronounced dead. Her husband, James C. Clift who was also properly restrained was removed from the scene by EMS and transported to Beebe Medical Center where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Joseph Waples was properly restrained and was uninjured in the crash.
Congress Mulls Licensing Speech?
Schumer: Senate has votes for media shield law ... A supporter of a bill to protect reporters and the news media from having to reveal confidential sources said Friday the measure has the backing of the Obama administration and the support of enough senators to move ahead this year. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate, spoke optimistically about prospects for the measure, identifying five Republicans who would join with Democrats and independents on a bill that he said would address a constitutional oversight. While the first amendment protects freedom of the press, "there is no first amendment right for gathering information," Schumer said at The New York Times' Sources and Secrets Conference on the press, government and national security. – AP
Dominant Social Theme: Some free speech is supposed to be more protected than others.
Free-Market Analysis: If it weren't tough enough to distinguish fact from propaganda, the US government is surely getting ready to hand out licenses to "approved" reporting facilities ... sooner or later anyway.
Of course, that's not how it's being reported by these same facilities. They're explaining that it is a "bill" that will address "gathering information." See the above excerpt from the AP for Schumer's eloquent perspective.
The US Constitution – despite its many apparent loopholes – flatly ascertains what the Congress can do to restrict free speech: Nothing. But that particular perspective was contradicted long ago by a series of laws aimed at legislating against "commercial speech" and even against speech that metaphorically shouted "fire" in a crowded cinema.
Girl, 9, Barred From School For Shaving Head To Support Friend With Cancer
A 9-year-old Colorado girl was kept out of school on Monday after shaving her head to support a friend battling cancer.
KDVR.com reports that officials at Caprock Academy in Grand Junction told the student, Kamryn, she couldn't come back to class without a wig or until her natural hair grew back because her shaved head violates the school's dress code.
With her parents' approval, Kamryn shaved her head in support of her friend, 11-year-old Delaney, who is battling neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer, and recently started chemotherapy.
The Beltway Party, Left and Right, vs. Rand Paul
In case you hadn't noticed, the DC political class is lining up against U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). Indeed, the left and right wings of what might be called the Beltway Party have jointly decided that Paul is unacceptable: He and his liberty-minded, live-and-let-live constitutionalist views are a threat to both of those wings.
That is, the establishment left fears Paul because he is an enemy of big government, and the establishment right fears Paul because he is an enemy of their big government--their big government, that is, of social-issue regulation, surveillance, and foreign wars.
Tow Truck Operators Bid To Expand State's 'Move Over' Law
When your car is disabled and you're stranded on the side of the road, they are the ones who come to your aid.
But when Jamie Mertz answered such a call for a flat tire a few weeks ago, she was reminded of the risks involved in working a precious few feet from passing vehicles.
"[I] got out, got information, changed the tire, went back, put my items in the tool box, got in the truck and about 30 seconds later, I got hit," recalled Mertz.
"Obama Is My Co-Pilot" Reminds Me Of Obamacare
Update On Snow
Rain and sleet coming up from the south turns to snow as it reaches cooler temperatures here in Salisbury. 1-3 inches expected. High of 35 degrees tomorrow.
Egyptian court sentences 529 Brotherhood members to death
(Reuters) - An Egyptian court sentenced 529 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to death for murder and other offenses on Monday in a sharp escalation of a crackdown on the movement that is likely to fuel instability.
Family members stood outside the courthouse screaming after the verdict, which defense lawyers called the biggest mass death sentence handed out in Egypt's modern history.
Turmoil has deepened since the army overthrew Egypt's first freely elected president, Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood, in July. Security forces have killed hundreds of Brotherhood members in the streets and arrested thousands.
Human rights groups said Monday's verdict suggested the authorities intended to tighten their squeeze on the opposition. The U.S. State Department said it was shocked by the death sentences.
Wicomico County School Closing Early For Some
Due to weather conditions, elementary and middle school students will be dismissed at 5 p.m. from the STARS MAST program, BMS STARS, and the Wicomico Middle WISE program.
Md. Board Of Education To Allow School Snow Day Waivers
The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday to allow school systems to request waivers for as many as five days of instruction that were lost to inclement weather this year, meaning that many school systems could avoid having to extend the school year.
The board voted to allow the State Superintendent of Schools, Lillian M. Lowery, to decide on a case-by-case basis whether the state's 24 school systems will be allowed to forgo between one and five days of the year's required 180 school days. The requests, if granted, could reduce the number of days districts need to tack on to the end of the year — or reclaim from scheduled vacations — to meet the state's required minimum amount of class.
Some districts, including Montgomery County, already have submitted requests for waivers asking that they be allowed to do away with make-up days that could otherwise extend school into another week of June. Montgomery County has closed school 10 times as a result of snow and cold and had just four days built into the regular schedule.
GOVERNOR O'MALLEY URGES FULL FUNDING OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND
Annapolis, Md. -- Governor Martin O'Malley became the first governor in the nation to express support for the National Housing Trust Fund and to request that the Trust receive full funding. The Governor is joining Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake; Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin; and thirty-one additional U.S. Senators who have asked the new Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, Mel Watt, to start requiring that these contributions begin immediately to the National Housing Trust Fund. The O'Malley-Brown Administration is committed to ensuring decent, affordable housing for all Marylanders, and having the partnership of the federal government is critical to strengthening our efforts at the state level.
In 2012, Governor O'Malley launched the Rental Housing Works (RHW) initiative to support jobs and provide much-needed affordable rental housing for Maryland's hardworking families, including seniors and individuals with special needs. The RHW initiative has provided funding for the preservation and construction of over 2800 units of affordable housing and supported over 3700 jobs. The $24 million in the Governor's FY 15 budget is expected to add to those totals by preserving and building over 1,800 units and supporting 2,500 jobs.
WCSO Most Wanted 3-25-14
Marvin Thomas Walker
• Black Male, 5'07" 180 lbs
• DOB 10/30/1972 41 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Walker's last known address was Delmar MD
• Walker may also use the first name Melvin
• Walker is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a District Court Arrest Warrant issued in February 2014 for Theft $1000 to $10000, Theft Scheme and Theft Conspiracy
• And on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued in March 2014 for Violation of Probation on the charge of CDS Obtain by Fraud
• There is no preset bond, he must be brought before the court
• Walker should be APPROACHED WITH CAUTION and has history of DRUG ABUSE
• The state will extradite him from DE and VA
Jason Lee Vance
• White Male, 5'10" 200 lbs
• Brown hair, Brown eyes
• Vance's last known address was Salisbury MD
• Vance is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a District Court Arrest Warrant issued in February 2014 for Burglary 1st and 4th degree, and Theft $1000 to $10000
Louise Katima Lector
• Black Female, 5'03" 115 lbs
• Lector's last known address was Pocomoke City MD
• Lector is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in December 2013 on the charge of Assault 1st degree
• There is no preset bond, she must be brought before the court
Shane Lee Faucette
• Faucette's last known address was Salisbury MD
• Faucette is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a District Court Arrest Warrant issued in March 2014 for Theft $1000 to $10000, theft less $1000, and MDOP less $1000
• And on a District Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear for sentencing in February 2014 on the charge of CDS Possession Not Marijuana, Marijuana, and Paraphernalia
• Faucette has history of DRUG ABUSE
Devon Adolph Cormack
• Cormack's last known address was Salisbury MD
• Cormack is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a District Court Arrest Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in November 2013 for a Violation of Probation hearing on the charges of Assault 2nd, Dangerous Weapon Intent to Injure, Theft less $100, and MDOP under $500
• The preset bond is $20,000
• Cormack has history of being ARMED, of RESIST ARREST and DRUG ABUSE
Caseyana Marie Culotta
• White Female, 5'05" 160 lbs
• Brown hair, Hazel eyes
• Culotta's last known address was Princess Anne MD
• Culotta is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on two District Court Bench Warrants, both issued in February 2014. One for Failure to Appear on charges of CDS Possession Not Marijuana and Paraphernalia, and DWI. The other for Violation of Probation on the charges of Theft $1000 to $10000 and theft less $1000
• Culotta has a history of DRUG ABUSE
Latinos Being Left Behind In Health Care Overhaul
The nation's largest minority group risks being left behind by President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Hispanics account for about one-third of the nation's uninsured, but they seem to be staying on the sidelines as the White House races to meet a goal of 6 million sign-ups by March 31.
Latinos are "not at the table," says Jane Delgado, president of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, a nonpartisan advocacy network. "We are not going to be able to enroll at the levels we should be enrolling at."
That's a loss both for Latinos who are trying to put down middle-class roots and for the Obama administration, experts say.
Why Is Government Still Using Windows XP?
Vanderburgh County, Ind., with a population of just over 180,000, faces a bill between $500,000 and $1 million to upgrade its computer systems from Windows XP. The police department in Washington Township, N.J., faces $70,000 in upgrade costs. Over in Monroe Township, the police department there is looking at upgrade costs in the vicinity of $100,000. That's a lot of money for small counties and municipalities still trying to crawl out from under years of fiscal hardships.
On April 8 – one week before the annual tax filing deadline – Microsoft will no longer support its long-running operating system (OS) known as Windows XP. What that means is that Microsoft will stop all technical support for the software, including updates and security patches. Windows XP has been running since 2001, and has become the workhorse operating system for major enterprises, including all levels of government. Today, nearly 30 percent of the computers in the world still run XP, including 95 percent of the world's automatic teller machines, according to NCR Corp. Nobody knows how many computers in government still rely on XP, but the fear is that far too many will still be using it when the deadline passes.
DSP S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offender
Location: Laurel, Delaware
Suspects and Charges:
Richard L. O'Neal, 27, Laurel, DE (Tier 2 Sex Offender)
White male, 5'09" tall, 185 lbs., red hair and green eyes
Failure to Re-Register Address
Two Capiases out of Sussex County Court of Common Pleas
Laurel, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for a Laurel sex offender after he failed to re-register his current address.
Investigators have obtained a warrant for Richard L. O'Neal who is a tier 2 registered sex offender after they learned he failed to re-register his address as required by law. O'Neal also has two capiases out of Sussex County Court of Common Pleas.
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit is asking anyone who may know the location of Richard O'Neal to call 302-672-5306 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at:http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
SFD Calls For Service 4-24-14
Monday March, 24 2014 @ 23:07:14Nature: Chest PainCity: Salisbury
Monday March, 24 2014 @ 22:20:22Nature: Subject FallenCity: Salisbury
Monday March, 24 2014 @ 21:51:01Nature: Odor InvestigationAddress: 210 Onley Rd Salisbury, MD 21801
Monday March, 24 2014 @ 21:15:55Nature: Difficulty BreathingCity: Salisbury
Monday March, 24 2014 @ 20:43:24Nature: Sick SubjectCity: Salisbury
Monday March, 24 2014 @ 20:33:00Nature: Medical AssistAddress: 200 Civic Ave Salisbury, MD 21801
NEWS IN NUMBERS
The cost (out of a total $1.2 million) of state equipment designed to keep polling stations in New York open after Superstorm Sandy that was never received, disposed of properly or recovered.
GOVERNING | MARCH 25, 2014
Percent of household electricity use in California that comes from the indoor growth of marijuana.
MOTHER JONES | MARCH 24, 2014
9.45 percent
Tennessee's combined state and local sales tax rate, the highest in the United States.
BLOOMBERG NEWS | MARCH 21, 2014
YouTube Just Gave Government Agents "Super Flagging" Ability to Remove Videos and Channels
Black mob hits white girl in Face with brick
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Temple Student Attacked With Brick | NBC 10 Philadelphia
Cardin Urges All To Sign Up For 'Affordable' Health Insurance As March 31 Deadline Nears
Health insurance for all is closer to reality than ever, if people will just get signed up, Sen. Ben Cardin said Monday, noting the date was the fourth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
Less than a week remains until the March 31 deadline closes the current open enrollment period, he pointed out as he discussed the progress he sees in the nation's health care system under the Affordable Care Act. He urged people to sign up for insurance on their own or get help to do so before open enrollment ends.
"Today is a critically important day," Cardin told a group assembled at the Asian American Center of Frederick.
The next open enrollment period starts in November, and anyone not signed up by March 31 may be subject to a penalty.
Michelle Staying in $8,000 Beijing Suite
First Lady Michelle Obama is staying with her daughters and mother in an $8,000-per-night suite in Beijing, according to Chinese media.
The presidential suite at the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, where the First Family minus Barack are holed up, goes for 52,000 yuan, which translates to $8,350.
And oh yes, you're paying. All of it. Michelle is classifying this as an official trip.
Here's a look at the 3,445-square-foot suite – so you can see if you're getting your money's worth.
New York Uses Toll Tags to Track Motorists
Race Baiter Extraordinaire Sharpton Complains About Sen. Paul's 'Cynical Use of Race'
On Thursday's PoliticsNation on MSNBC, host Al Sharpton was irritated that Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) dared to suggest that President Obama should be more concerned about NSA spying because of our country's history of civil rights leaders being spied upon. Sharpton thundered, "[W]ho is Rand Paul to make this point? This is a cynical use of race from some on the right."
It was "cynical," according to Sharpton, because some Republicans have done the opposite of Paul and criticized Obama when he does talk about race. But who is Al Sharpton to accuse someone else of the cynical use of race? The reverend has built his career by relentlessly exploiting racial issues. [Video below. MP3 audio here.]
Welcome Mr. & Mrs. Aflac
Yesterday we received a call from a Salisbury resident who had been raising two ducks on their property. Code & Compliance came to their home and told them they had 24 hours to remove the ducks or they would start fining them.
We were more than happy to take them in and it didn't take long at all before they were enjoying one of four ponds on the property.
This morning I was walking my Grandson out to the bus when he said, can we call them Mr. & Mrs. Aflac, so it was done. As we were walking to the bus, two wild ducks flew into the pond and started chasing Mrs. Aflac. Mr. Aflac would have nothing of it and chased them away.
Who needs television when the wildlife can keep you entertained.
Committee Rejects Plan To Allow Raw Milk Sales
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- A proposal to legalize raw milk sales in Maryland will have to wait until next year. The bill's sponsor has withdrawn it but plans to try again after Johns Hopkins University experts study the issue.
Del. James Hubbard's bill would have allowed cow-share programs, where a consumer buys part of a cow herd and receives unpasteurized milk.
Proponents say raw milk is more nutritious. But Maryland's Department of Legislative Services warned that Hubbard's bill might double the number of milk-borne disease outbreaks, up to as many as four a year.
State Police Investigate Home Invasion near Seaford
Location: 23000 block of East Middlecord Circle, Seaford, DE
Date of Occurrence: Monday March 24, 2014 at approximately 10:05 p.m.
Victims:
54 year old female
Suspects:
Black male, 6'00" – 6'02" tall, average build wearing a black mask and all black clothing (no further physical or clothing description). Armed with unknown type handgun.
Black male, 5'08" – 5'11" tall, large build wearing a black mask and all black clothing (no further physical or clothing description). Armed with unknown type handgun.
Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating a home invasion that occurred east of Seaford last evening.
Troopers responded to the 23000 block of East Middlecord Circle around 10:05 p.m. Monday evening after a 9-1-1 call was placed from the residence stating two male subjects had just broken into the house. The investigation revealed both male subjects entered the unlocked front door to the home and confronted the four victims. The subjects pointed handguns at the victims and demanded drugs. The victims were unable to provide any drugs to the suspects who then fled the residence with two cell phones. None of the victims were injured in this incident.
Detectives have determined through preliminary interviews and investigation that this was not a random act, and the victims were targeted in the home invasion.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact Detective R. Mears at 302-856-5850 ext. 255 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Daily Times, "Delmarva Now" Keeps Falling Apart
SABLISBURY misspelled in their red header.
Preacher looks like he's "coming together".
We are "inding' leaders", whatever that means.
I was taught that kids are baby goats.
PUG FOUND
Joe, We have a lost pug found on Rewastico Rd
Hebron. My number is 410-430-3577
Smyrna School Students Being Sent Home Following Bomb Threats
10:30 a.m.: The Smyrna School District is canceling classes for the rest of today after two bomb threats were called in to the central office this morning.
District Superintendent Deborah Wicks says all schools have been evacuated; she says students who ride buses are being sent home by bus; students who do not ride buses are being held in a safe area of their school for parents to pick them up.
Police are on the scene investigating the threats.
Weather Event Informational Bulletin
Wicomico County Emergency Services - DES
Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services
Weather Forecast National Weather Service
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY.
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Prince George's Schools: Auditors Find Millions In Overpayments, Inefficiencies, Lack Of Controls March 25, 2014 At 12:16 Am
The Prince George's County Public School System overpaid employees millions of dollars because of lax controls on payrolls and "sick-leave banks," according to one of many repeat findings by legislative auditors.
The audit also found that hundreds of millions of dollars in equipment and expenses within the school system do not have proper oversight and safeguards. Among the findings: $200 million of equipment is not adequately protected against theft or loss by inventory tracking systems; regular physical inventory counts; and researching missing property.
And more than $100 million of bus transportation expenses are not adequately controlled because of unreliable routing software that isn't fully used, as well as inefficient bus routes.
Philly DA Blows the Whistle on Pennsylvania's State AG
Why did the AG drop a case that exposed Democratic corruption?
Prosecutors almost never go to war against each other. But in Pennsylvania, Democratic attorney general Kathleen Kane is being brutally criticized by Seth Williams, Philadelphia's district attorney and a fellow Democrat. Williams is upset that last year one of Kane's first acts in office was to decline to prosecute four Philadelphia state legislators and other government officials. In a sting operation, all had been caught accepting cash or Tiffany jewelry in exchange for votes or favors. Kane, who is white, has defended herself, saying that the investigation was badly managed and tainted by racism. She claims the criticism comes from what she calls the "Good Ol' Boys Club." Williams, who is African American, has shot back: "I have seen racism. I know what it looks like. This isn't it."
Indiana withdrawing from Common Core standards
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indiana is the first state to withdraw from the Common Core reading and math standards that were adopted by most states around the country.
Republican Gov. Mike Pence's office says he signed a bill Monday pulling Indiana from the program. Legislators earlier approved the measure requiring the State Board of Education to draft new standards outlining what students should be learning in each grade rather than using the Common Core standards.
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The Golden Age of Crony Capitalism in Maryland: The Maryland Film Production Tax Credit
The Free State Press
ANNAPOLIS - The producers of House of Cards and their Lobbyist, Gerard Evans are at it once again. This year, they pulled out all of the stops and threw a party for members of the Maryland General Assembly at a wine bar in Annapolis.
The purpose of the party was to pitch a bill that increases the already huge taxpayer giveaway to the Netflix series. The drawing card of the bash was none other than Kevin Spacey.
No matter that Maryland's tax revenues are written down by $238 million from a weakening economy. Governor O'Malley's budget calls for raiding the State's pension fund to pay for more spending. The Maryland Film Production Tax Credit proposes to increase taxpayer transfers to large companies that are not even located in Maryland.
Eric Holder & DoJ Spent Millions Of Taxpayer Dollars On Unreported Personal Travel
As the Attorney General of these United States, Eric Holder is the top legal advisor for the entire nation. As such, he has been in a position to help punish financial criminals and the mega-banks for the crimes they committed in the run-up to the financial crisis, and the egregious looting thereafter.
Despite his unique role, Eric Holder has spent the past five years taking absolutely zero action on any matter of national significance. In fact, his major claim to fame appears to be that he has solidified the creation of a group of untouchable criminals known as the "Too Big to Jail" class.
So what does Eric Holder do in his spare time, you know, when he isn't coddling financial oligarchs and running firearms into Mexico?Apparently, according to a recent study from the non-partisan Government Accountability Office, he likes to hop on government planes for personal trips at taxpayer expense. Serfs up suckers!
MTA officer allegedly raped accident victim after bus crash
A MTA police officer has been charged with rape after a woman told investigators that he drove her home from the scene of an accident and then assaulted her.
The woman told Baltimore police that Maryland Transit Administration Officer Martez Johnson, 26, had given her a ride in his marked cruiser after an MTA bus hit her car about 3 a.m. March 13.
According to charging documents, Martez walked the woman to the front door of her home on North Duncan Street. As she closed the door, Johnson forced his way inside, then pushed her onto her couch and raped her, the documents said.
After he left, she called 911, police said.
Three Who Made A War
The Spanish-American War was caused by three people: Teddy Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and William Randolph Hearst. The war, which killed a number of Spaniards and Americans, including some prominent Harvard "Swells," was based entirely on lies and machinations of these three men and served no purpose other than their personal needs. Princeton University historian Evan Thomas calls these three monsters The War Lovers.
Hearst needed a war to build his newspaper circulation. Roosevelt needed a war to sate his blood-lust and desire for military glory. Lodge needed a war to reinvigorate American manhood and to enlist American manhood in his "Large Policy" of American Empire. Between them, thanks to the ignorance and stupidity of the American people, they pulled it off.
Their adversary was Speaker of the House, Thomas Brackett Reed, "the Czar," the most powerful politician in Washington. Reed, an honest and incorruptible politician, saw Lodge's policy of "American exceptionalism" as naked imperialism that stood in total opposition and in great danger to American purposes. Reed saw Roosevelt's war lust as a diversion of national purpose from the reconstruction of an economy that increasingly served a shrinking minority at the expense of the American people. But Hearst, Roosevelt, and Lodge made "peace" an epithet. The American people, whose gullibility is never-ending, were captivated by war-lust. Reed lost confidence in the American people whom he so well served. Reed could find no moral purpose in pushing the country toward war over nothing but fake news reports by "yellow journalism."
U.S. Supreme Court Won't Take Up Maryland Immigration Case
FREDERICK, MD. (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court is refusing to hear a Frederick County immigration enforcement dispute.
The high court said Monday it won't hear the county's appeal of a ruling last August by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The dispute now goes back to U.S. District Court in Baltimore for further proceedings.
DC Circuit Court to Decide Tuesday Whether Obama Administration Can Rewrite Laws
On Tuesday the a three judge panel on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will be hearing Halbig v. Sebelius, one of the more important legal challenges to ObamaCare's legally problematic implementation. What the plaintiffs are asking is pretty straightforward - they want the judges to direct the Obama Administration to faithfully execute the plain language of the statute that Congress passed and the president signed.
Via The Wall Street Journal:
The Affordable Care Act—at least the version that passed in 2010—instructed the states to establish insurance exchanges, and if they didn't the Health and Human Services Department was authorized to build federal exchanges. The law says that subsidies will be available only to people who enroll "through an Exchange established by the State." The question in Halbig is whether these taxpayer subsidies can be distributed through the federal exchanges, as the Administration insists.
2 dead in shooting at Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia
Authorities say two people were killed in a shooting late Monday at U.S. Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Va. The base was briefly put on lockdown as a precaution and an investigation is ongoing.
From Fox News
MJ Caldwell Campaign Kickoff
Home video of the confrontation between police and James Boyd. (Source: KRQE)
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Outrage has ignited over a helmet-cam video of officers fatally confronting a homeless man at his primitive campsite in the foothills. Video shows the man standing by his meager possessions, surrounded by rifle-toting officers who were citing him for illegally camping without government permission. Officers ultimately tossed a concussion grenade in his face, sicced an attack dog on him, and shot him to death with a flurry of gunfire.
The incident took place on Sunday, March 16th. Police were tipped off about an unauthorized camper in the Sandia Foothills in the outskirts of Albuquerque. Officers came upon James M. Boyd, 38, who was evidently living at his campsite. The police chief confirmed that the man was sleeping when officers arrived.
Worcester County Sheriff's Office Press Release 3-25-14
During the day on March 20, 2014, a Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputy responded to Worcester County District Court in Snow Hill, in reference to a reported violation of a protection order. The Deputy met with complainant who advised her ex-boyfriend John Scott Edwards 32 of Ocean City, had violated a court order protective order. Mr. Edwards fled the scene. Mr. Edwards was subsequently located in West Ocean City where he was arrested and charged with violation of a protection order Mr. Edwards was seen by a District Court Commissioner and was released on his personal recognizance.
On March 20, 2014 at 2039 hours Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff Office and the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations began an investigation of a report of and case of Child Abuse at a residence outside of Snow Hill, Maryland.
After an investigation Deputies made an arrest of Jermaine Ernest Schoolfield, 34 years old of Snow Hill Md. Mr. Schoolfield was charged with 2nd degree Assault, and reckless endangerment of two minors.
Mr. Schoolfield saw the District Court Commissioner and was held in the Worcester County Jail on a 75,000 dollar bond. The investigation is still ongoing at this time, for further charges.
GOVERNOR O'MALLEY TO HOLD GOVERNOR'S LEADERSHIP FORUM FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
ANNAPOLIS, MD In honor of Women's History Month, Governor Martin O'Malley will welcome thirty middle school-aged girls from across the state to participate in the Governor's Leadership Forum for Women and Girls. The girls selected to attend were nominated by school systems across the state and were selected because of their leadership skills, academic progress, and extracurricular actives.
During the forum, the girls will meet women in leadership positions from numerous fields to discuss career development, tour the State House, and learn more about how state government works. The day will begin at 10:00 am and will end at 4:00 pm in the State House.
A media availability will take place during opening remarks in the Governor's Reception Room at 10:30 am. Cameras will have the option to take B-roll and photographs.
WHAT: Governor O'Malley to hold Governor's Leadership Forum for Women and Girls
WHEN: Today, March 25, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Governor's Reception Room, Annapolis, Maryland
Chesapeake Ghost Walks Win Heritage Award
Chesapeake Ghost Walks Win 2013 Heritage Award for Best New Heritage Initiative
Becomes the largest cluster of regional heritage walks in America
MARION STATION - Chesapeake Ghost Walks, a new company offering ghost tours on Delmarva will receive the Best New Heritage Initiative award for 2013 given by the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council (LESHC) at their Annual Meeting on March 27th. The award recognizes new events or products begun in the previous year that educate the public by expanding understanding of the region's rich heritage. Chesapeake Ghost Walks is a series of 12 separate walks through historic towns on Maryland's Eastern Shore that tell the haunted history of that town and get visitors into the historic landscape, close to the buildings, learning about how that town was formed and who the town heroes and villains were … especially if said heroes and villains are still lurking around.
The walks were designed and crafted by Mindie Burgoyne, author of Haunted Eastern Shore: Ghostly Tales from East of the Chesapeake. The book, now in its 6th printing has been so successful that the tours came at the request of readers who wanted more. Burgoyne began doing bus tours in 2010 but stopped because she didn't enjoy them. In 2013 she decided to try a few ghost walks in towns she was familiar with thinking walks would be easier and more intimate. She started with ghost walks in Cambridge, Easton, Denton, Snow Hill and Crisfield, and every walk sold out within days of being announced. So she added St. Michaels, Berlin, Pocomoke, Princess Anne, Salisbury and finally Ocean City. At Halloween she does a special tour of her hometown, Marion Station listed as one of 6 ghost towns in Maryland according to ghost towns com. During the winter months when walking is less comfortable, she offers three bus tours that cover the rural areas not featured on the walks. There are 120 ghost walks scheduled for 2014.
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"QE Was A Massive Gift Intended To Boost Wealth", Fed President Admits
With Bernanke gone, the remaining Fed members knowing full well they will be crucified, metaphorically of course (if not literally) when it all inevitably comes crashing down, are finally at liberty with their words... and the truth is bleeding out courtesy of the president of the Dallas Fed, via Bloomberg.
FISHER SAYS QE WAS A MASSIVE GIFT INTENDED TO BOOST WEALTH
Which incidentally coincides with Bernanke's heartfelt "admission" that "my natural inclinations, even if it weren't for the legal mandate, would be to try to help the average person." As long as helped to boost the wealth of the non-average billionaire., all is forgiven. "The result was there are still many people after the crisis who still feel that it was unfair that some companies got helped and small banks and small business and average families didn't get direct help," Bernanke said. "It's a hard perception to break." The truth, as again revealed by Fisher, will not help with breaking that perception.
We wonder how President Obama, that crusader for fairness, equality and all time Russell 200,000 highs, will feel about that? In the meantime, just like the Herp, QE is the gift that keeps on giving.. and giving... and giving... to the 0.001%.
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Reply of Muhammad Tauqeer to Section Officer (Telecom) MOIT&T
A reply sent to Mr.Ishtiaq Ahmad Hiraj,SO (MoIT) after receiving his letter with self-contrived clarification from GM,PTET Ibd#PTET/Cord-Min/2014,dated:06-02-2014.
Muhammad Tauqeer (Sialkot) PTCL Pensioner
Letter of PTET (PTCL Pension Fund)
Mr.Ishtiaq Ahmad Hiraj,
Section Officer (Telecom),
Ministry of Information Technology,
IT & Telecom Division,
Islamabad.
SUBJECT:GRANT OF INCREASE IN PENSION AND MEDICAL ALLOWANCE TO PTCL PENSIONERS AS ANNOUNCED BY GOVT. OF PAKISTAN.
This is with reference to letter bearing No.PTET/Cor-Min/2014 dated 6th February,2014 address to your good self, -conveyed by Muhammad Farooq General Manager, Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust, Islamabad on the subject Pension release matter which has totally been based on misconception of law and facts. In order to clarify factual controversies from the law point and facts our humble submission in this regard is as under.
1. That firstly PTET by misapplication of Section 44 (9) of Chapter VII of the Pakistan Telecommunication Re-Organization Act.1996 exercise power to frame and set rule of employment of the Transferred Employee which was against the will of the legislature and ultra vires with Section 35 (2) and 36 of the Act.1996. The Section 44 (9) only empowered PTET to make their own establishment rules for the management and conduct of business of the Trust with the approval of the Federal Government, but through the Gazette Notification dated 22-05-2012 SRO.525(I)/2012 PTET illegally and unlawfully converted terms and condition of Service of the Transferred Employee retired from PTCL from statutory to master and servant and the power exercise was contrary to the law which Ministry of Information Technology I.T.& T.D. Islamabad referred said question of law involved to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs under MOIT U.O.No.7-3/2011-Coord. Dated 5th April,2013 which is re-produced here under:
i). Whether PTET trust is only for transferred employees or for all employees of PTCL?
ii). Are rights of transferred employees protected under the Act and shall continue till he continuance of the Company?
iii). whether the increase in Pension by the Federal Government is also allowed to the transferred employees of PTCL?
iv) Whether the Board of trustees can make rules regarding administration of Pensionary benefits of otherwise, give opinion on " the management and conduct of business of the trust" as provided in Section 44 (9) of the Act.?
In reply to the issue raised Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs, Islamabad under his No.F.170/2013-Law-I dated 11-03-2013 answered these issues, conveyed by Muhmamad Azam Warraich Legislative Advisor which is re-produced here under:
In this connection it seems appropriate to refer to the definition of the expression "telecommunication employees" as defined in section 2 (t) of Act XVII of 1996 "telecommunication employees" means the employees of the Corporation who are transferred to the employment of the company under this Act, other than those to whom sub section (3) of section 36 applies, and all persons, who, on the effective date for the Company, were employees of the Corporation, the former Telegraph and Telephone Department of the Federal Government and are receiving or are entitled to receive, pensionary benefits from the Corporation. It would therefore, appear that the benefit from the trust shall admissible to the transferred employees those employees who were transferred tot the Company on 1st January,1996 whose terms and conditions of service were protected and guaranteed by the Federal Government. The employees recruited after 1st January,1996 their terms and condition will be in accordance with the contract appointment.
ii), Are rights of transferred employees protected under the Act and shall continue till he continuance of the Company?
The issue is answered in the affirmative keeping in view the provisions of proviso of sub-section (2) of section 36 read with sub-section (2) of section 36 of Act XVII of 1996
The issue is answered in the affirmative because their terms and conditions have been guaranteed by the Federal Government.
iv) Whether the Board of trustees can make rules regarding administration of Pensionary benefits.
The terms and conditions of transferred employees have been guaranteed by the Federal Government and no rules in any way adversely affecting those guaranteed rights can be made. However, procedural rules can be made without in any way adversely affecting the protected rights.
In view of above submission it is crystal clear that Section 44 (9) is restricted and applicable for the Management and conduct of business of PTET own Organization and Section 46 (2) does not empower to make rule regarding terms and condition of service of Transferred Employee it is restricted to the performance of its function only. As regard to the rule making authority of Federal Government under Section 57 it is for the entire Act and not vested to the PTET as Federal Government under Chapter VII of the Act has determined role, function and power of PTET under Section 44 to 53 of the Act.1996 as such PTET itself cannot initiate action beyond statutory limit in respect of the transferred employee who drawing pension from the Pension Fund manage and control by PTET and Pension is being paid to transferred employee under Section 45 (d) of the Act and regulate under Civil Pension rule as status of Transferred Employee is a Civil Pensioner and Pension rule of the Federal Government shall be applicable by virtue of Section 36 (4) of the Act.1996 as such PTET cannot act contrary to the law and must have obey the direction of the Federal Government who assumed responsibilities for Pensionary benefit without recourse to the Pension Fund.
2. That PTET has taken stand and claimed that legislature has invested the Trustees with the exclusive right under Section 46 (2) (a) to determine the amounts, if any payable in respect of Pensionary benefits to the Telecommunication employees, it is submitted that this exclusive rights has been vested to PTET for disbursement of the total Pension amounts to be paid to all Pensioners which will be vary from month to month due to increase and decrease of the number of Pensioner it does not mean that legislature has empowered PTET to determine entitled Pension of the transferred employee and suppressed Section 36 (4) and change effect as provided under Section 46 (d) whereas PTET by legislature bound to make provision for the payment of Pensions to the extent of Pensioner's entitlement. The legislature has use the word amounts for the disbursement of the Pension and use the word payment for the entitlement of pension of the transferred employee hence PTET has mis-interpreted statute for their ulterior motives with the collusion of a Public Limited Company (PTCL).
3. That Section 53 of the Re-organization Act.1996 provides that Trust shall be wound up by the Federal Government as such PTET is s statutory body and Honourable Supreme Court in the reported judgment 2012 SCMR 153 has set the Para meters of the terms and condition of service of the transferred employee under Para 15 to 18 which is statutory for all purpose and intent.
4. That PTET has no authority to interfere on behalf of PTCL if Federal Government and PTCL are the author of Trust than PTET must have obey the direction since it is the Federal Government who under Section 36 of the Act 1996 is the guarantor of existing terms and condition of service of the Petitioner and in accordance with sub Section 3 on transfer of the transferred employee from PTC to PTCL Federal Government Pensionary responsibility assumed by PTCL under Section 36 (5) of the Act.1996 therefore PTET in such condition has no authority to make any cut on Pensionary benefits or determined entitled Pension or frame rule for terms and condition of service of the transferred employee.
5. That Board of Trustees under Section 44 (9) has vested right to make rule for their own Management and they have no right to make rule of the Pensioner who never remain in their employment or make their terms and condition of service from statutory to master and servant.
Muhammad Tauqeer,
Deputy Convener,
All Pakistan PTCL Pensioners Action Committee.
Copy to,
1.The General Manager,Pakistan Telecom. Employees Trust,
Office#18,TELEHOUSE,G-10/4,Kashmir Road,Islamabad.
2.Dr.Muhammad Farooq Sattar,Parliamentary Leader of MQM,
J-201,Parliament Lodges,Islamabad.
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Rashid Iqbal
Accept my heartiest congratulations by sending such a nice and comprehensive reply. This would depict clear picture to our basic right to the rulers as well as judiciary. If they have any human quality, they should decide to give the benefits to the pensioners which they snatch since long. If the implementation of law is taking place in this country, all the problems can be solved. May Sleeping concious of the big three pillers as well as media may play its positive role in this regard
I hope we will get our rights soon Inshallah
ghulam Mustafa Bhatti
A.O.A THANKS FOR SENDING NICE INFORMATION IN THIS REGARD = PLEASE GOOD JOB .PLEASE AND MORE INFORMATION / NOTIFICATION BE SEND THIS END PLEASE BEST REGARDS PLEASE