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A closer look at overlooked law that makes Trump's border wall possible
By World Tribune on February 18, 2019
by WorldTribune Staff, February 18, 2019
The law which gives the Trump administration the authority to build a barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Dec. 23, 2016.
In November 2016, not long after Donald Trump was elected president, Congress passed 10 U.S.C § 284. The statute authorizes the secretary of defense to support the "construction of roads and fences and installation of lighting to block drug smuggling corridors across international boundaries of the United States."
'Through § 284, both Houses of Congress willingly gave President Trump a path to build at least part of the wall.'
Obama signed the bill into law without any objection to the border barrier provision.
On Feb. 15, the Trump administration invoked 10 U.S.C § 284. Trump identified up to $2.5 billion in Department of Defense funds that were designated for counter-drug activities.
Related: 3,000 sheriffs warn immigration deal threatens nation's security, Feb. 12, 2019
"This provision does not turn on the declaration of a national emergency pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2808, which the president also invoked in a proclamation issued the same day," Josh Blackman, associate professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston, wrote for Lawfare.
"Critically, the White House stated that 'these funding sources will be used sequentially and as needed.' The 'emergency' funds may not be tapped until the other, less controversial funds are depleted. Plaintiffs may not have standing to challenge the diversion of 'emergency' funds until those funds are in fact allocated. Through § 284, both Houses of Congress willingly gave President Trump a path to build at least part of the wall," Blackman wrote.
Blackman, who is not a fan of the president's move, saying he considers Trump's decision "awful" policy, wrote that Congress "cannot claim that the president is subverting the rule of law when it gives him the precise authority he needs to accomplish his goal. In January 2017, Democratic Senator Jack Reed said that Congress could block the president from relying on this statute to fund the fence – and certainly that could work prospectively. But Congress is responsible for enacting this statute in the first place."
According to acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Trump is seeking roughly $8 billion for the border wall – $3.6 billion from 10 U.S.C. § 2808, which is tied to the national emergency; $2.5 billion from 10 U.S.C. § 284, which is Department of Defense money moved to counter-drug funds; $1.4 billion from the fiscal 2018 funding bill; and $600 million from the Treasury forfeiture fund.
"Obviously, it's left to the courts to decide whether Trump's national emergency will hold," Siraj Hashmi wrote in a Feb. 15 op-ed for the Washington Examiner. "Seeing as how his national emergency only counts for a percentage of the funding, it looks like Trump will at least get some parts of the wall built."
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, North Carolina Republican, had last month said Trump could invoke 10 U.S.C § 284.
Meadows tweeted on Jan. 20: "Democrats have made it extremely clear this shutdown is all about opposing Trump for them. It's time to pursue other options. 10 USC 274/284 would allow for fence construction without national emergency. Protect our communities, build the wall, and forget unreasonable Democrats."
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Brahmins in focus, Mayawati begins UP poll campaign amid Sanskrit mantras, Jai Shri Ram chants
BSP chief Mayawati promises to provide security to Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh and ensure their development, declares she will not build new parks or memorials.
Prashant Srivastava
7 September, 2021 05:35 pm IST
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Lucknow: Priests chanted Sanskrit mantras and blew conches while the crowd shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Har Har Mahadev' at the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headquarters in Lucknow before party chief Mayawati landed up to address a meeting of eminent people — a Prabudh Jan Sammelan — Tuesday.
In her address, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister promised to focus on development and also ensure the safety of Brahmins in the state. She also declared that she will not build any new parks or memorials.
Her outreach to Brahmins, estimated to constitute around 10 per cent of UP's population, is seen as her renewed attempt to woo the community whose support was instrumental in the BSP getting a majority in the 2007 assembly election.
Tuesday's Prabudh Jan Sammelan was mainly focused on Brahmins, and priests who had been invited to the party headquarters to chant religious mantras.
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Brahmin security to be a priority
Chief among Mayawati's promises to the Brahmin community Tuesday was the assurance that they will be provided security.
"Brahmins have agreed that under BSP's rule, people from the community were in better condition as compared to under BJP's rule," she said. "I assure the Brahmin community that if we come to power in the next elections, we will ensure their security."
She added that just like in 2007, if Brahmins supported her party, it would form the government with a majority.
She has also tasked her party leaders to ensure they enlist at least 1,000 Brahmin workers in every assembly constituency, particularly in the reserved seats.
"If the Brahmin community emulates Dalits and doesn't fall for any allurement or enticement, then no force can stop us from forming a majority government in UP just like in 2007," Mayawati said.
She also said Dalits have always stood "solid rock" behind the BSP, adding that the community never gets swayed by anything.
"Hope that other communities linked to the BJP would also do the same," she said.
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No parks, focus on development only
In her speech, Mayawati also promised to focus on the development of the state, and not on parks and memorials, an issue over which she has faced massive criticism over the years.
"We do not need to make any new monuments or parks in the name of those who were our guiding lights — we have already done it 'thok ke bhav (wholesale)' in our previous terms," she said. "If I form the government again, I will not concentrate on statues or memorials or parks but on governing the state with my best possible ability."
Mayawati also taunted the RSS, over its chief Mohan Bhagwat remarking that Hindus and Muslims share the same ancestry.
"Why are the Sangh and the BJP treating members of the minority community as adopted?" she asked, adding that her party would not discriminate against any section.
"When we form the government with an absolute majority in 2022, we will implement our policy of sarvajan hitay sarva jan sukhaay (benefit for all, peace for all) as we did in 2007," she said.
"Back then, we did not just look after the interests of Dalits and backwards but also of those from the upper castes. Our party is not for one caste or religion. It is a party for all sections of society."
Presence of priests and women workers
The BSP event saw the participation of priests from several towns including Sitapur, Barabanki, Lucknow and Hardoi.
They chanted slogans in favour of Mayawati such as "Hathi Nahi Ganesh Hai, Brahma Vishnu Mahesh Hai", "Brahmin Shankh Bajayega, Hathi Chalta Jayega".
BSP general secretary and face of the Brahmin Sammelan, Satish Mishra, also spoke on the party's contribution to the Brahmin community.
The party has handed his wife, Kalpana Mishra, the responsibility of reaching out to Brahmin women through meetings across the state. She had launched her outreach campaign from Ayodhya on 23 July.
Speaking to ThePrint after the event, BSP national spokesperson Sudhindra Bhadauria said the party will win the 2022 assembly polls.
"Behenji (Mayawati) is back in form; now no one can stop us from forming the government," he said. "It's a triangular fight in UP, and in such a scenario, Brahmins, Muslims and Dalits will support the BSP. Our old formula will help us to win the elections."
(Edited by Arun Prashanth)
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2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine." 4 And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come." 5 His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you." 6 Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim. 8 He said to them, "Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward." So they took it. 9 When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the steward called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, "Everyone serves the good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." 11 Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.
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MLUI / Articles from 1995 to 2012 / Rural Employers See Need For Public Transit
Rural Employers See Need For Public Transit
Transportation to serve Benzie County workers
April 10, 2005 | By Kelly Thayer
Benzie's existing bus system targets people with disabilities, but local business owners support an expansion so that they can put people lacking dependable transportation to work.
BEULAH — Jim Mildren of Gogebic County knows buses. Public transit advocates, including several prominent businesses here in northern Michigan's Benzie County, are paying close attention.
For a quarter century Mr. Mildren has either been driving a bus or directing a bus system in Gogebic County, in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. He's heard all the conventional wisdom — that buses are for big cities not rural areas, that buses run empty all the time, that buses eat up tax dollars and drain the local economy. In his signature, mild-mannered style and distinctive "Yooper" accent, he chuckles at all the theories — because he knows they're all flat wrong. And his constituents know it too: a hearty 77 percent of county voters in 2004 approved a property tax renewal to support Gogebic County Transit.
Proposed Benzie Bus System:
Dial-a-ride countywide
Express bus on U.S. 31
Hours: M-F, 6:30 a.m.-5p.m.
Estimated Fare: $2 per ride; $1 for seniors, people with disabilities.
"I like to say that if you're a community trying to move forward, you need a good school system, a good library, and you need good infrastructure, especially public transportation," said Mr. Mildren, manager of the Gogebic County bus system since 1989. "I think our residents agree."
Gogebic County operates a dial-a-ride bus system, where riders call ahead and are picked up and dropped off at the curb. Mr. Mildren readily acknowledges that the system, with five buses, cannot serve everybody's needs across a massive county that stretches some 75 miles along the Wisconsin border and reaches up another 30 miles to Lake Superior. But the dial-a-ride service is seen as vital to the 34,000 people who rode it in 2004, principally for medical appointments or shopping, though 20 percent of the passengers also used the bus to get to work.
Benzie County residents have the chance to follow Gogebic County's lead and allow residents to climb on board too after November, when voters will decide a property tax election to form a Benzie County bus system. It is not clear yet which way the vote will go. But given some similarities between Benzie and Gogebic counties, transit proponents assert that there's reason for hope.
Benzie County's modernizing economy
Both Benzie and Gogebic are rural counties with 17,000 residents, both straddle a Great Lake and are challenged by low wages, long commutes, and aging populations. But unlike Gogebic, Benzie County -- which had rested for decades in the sleepy comfort of an economy stirred by agriculture, recreation, timber, retirement and tourism -- awakened with a start in the 1990s. The county's population surged 31 percent, the state's second-fastest county growth rate. Influenced by the rise of Traverse City as an economic powerhouse just 30 miles to the northeast, as well as a wealth of forests, waters, and clean beaches at home, Benzie County is modernizing at a prodigious rate. New home building and business starts reached record levels. More than half of Benzie County's employed residents commute out of the county for work each day, mostly to Traverse City, according to the U.S. Census.
Proposed Benzie Bus Budget:
Cost to acquire buses: Benzie County Council on Aging and Michigan Department of Transportation would supply buses; MDOT would replace them as needed.
MDOT-estimated $425,000 annual budget:
About half from property tax ($200,000) and fares ($20,000)
About half from state ($162,000) and federal government ($42,000)
Property tax estimated 0.2-0.3 mils. The owner of a $150,000 home would pay up to $22.50 per year. That translates to less than $2 per month – less than a gallon of gas –or 6¢ per day.
Public transit advocates in Benzie County say such trends make a countywide bus system more practical than it's ever been. Commuters could save time, combat the soaring cost of gasoline, and reduce stress by riding a bus to work, says Ingemar Johansson, a director at Benzie County Community Mental Health and a leader of the Benzie bus initiative.
Major employers argue that an efficient bus system would save them money as well. A top reason cited by employees for being late or absent, according to Crystal Mountain golf and ski resort, is the lack of reliable transportation. Missing employees, say executives, are expensive.
"We've calculated that an employee absent from work costs us more than if they had come to work and we had paid their wages and benefits directly," said Gretchen Swanson, the human resources administrator for Crystal Mountain, which is based in Thompsonville and employs 250 year-round and 300 more seasonal workers, the largest workforce in Benzie County.
Ms. Swanson said Crystal Mountain based its calculation on the cost of overtime paid to another employee to cover the missed shift, the increased chance of a work-related injury as a result of fatigue by employees working extra hours, and lost opportunity costs in activities understaffed, closed, or canceled due to inadequate staffing levels. Additionally, Ms. Swanson estimated that an employee who quits or is fired because of excessive absenteeism costs her company $2,300 to replace because of expenses related to recruitment and training.
"We believe that a reliable Benzie bus system would allow us to connect with a more diverse pool of employees — and guests — and therefore is a smart investment," Ms. Swanson told the Great Lakes Bulletin News Service.
Several other Benzie businesses have done the same math and also are endorsing the effort, including Field Crafts in Benzonia, Food for Thought in Honor, the Cabbage Shed in Elberta, the Honor Family Market in Honor, and Mary Weishaar & Co., an accounting firm in Beulah.
Presently, the Benzie County Council of Aging runs two or three dial-a-ride buses a day, serving 5,000 seniors and people with disabilities annually. But the agency turns down requests for rides almost daily because of a lack of resources. Benzie bus proponents are seeking to roughly double the number of dial-a-ride buses to about six and link it to a traditional, timed, "express" bus route already running between the regional hubs of Manistee and Traverse City — with new stops in Benzie County.
Transportation links people to jobs
The relationship between public transit and employment opportunity in rural Benzie County is much the same across Michigan and the nation, according to Jean Ruestman, northern transit supervisor for the Michigan Department of Transportation. "The top reasons nationally that people aren't working are a lack of transportation and a lack of day care. That's seen in multiple surveys," said Ms. Ruestman.
Across the United States, just more than half of all public transportation trips are made to commute to work, while most of the rest are trips to school, shopping, medical appointments, and entertainment facilities, according to the American Public Transportation Association. It estimates that every $1 invested in public transportation projects generates $6 in local economic activity.
Those facts have spurred a greater effort by Michigan public transit agencies to make clear their value not only as a lifeline for people needing to get to the doctor or grocery store bus also to work, said Clark Harder, executive director of the Michigan Public Transit Association, based in Lansing and representing the majority of the state's 78 local bus systems. A 2004 survey of member bus agencies showed that, in rural areas, 10 percent to 30 percent of riders were headed to work, according to statistics supplied by MPTA, with as much as 50 percent work-bound in Sault Ste. Marie in the eastern Upper Peninsula.
"Public transportation systems launched in the last five years in the rural areas of Michigan have proven in a very short period of time their value as both a mobility option and an economic development tool," said Mr. Harder, a former state lawmaker.
Bus Ridership in Rural Michigan:
County Service-area Population Rides/Year Tax rate
Grand Traverse-Leelanau
MDOT estimate in start-up phase:
0.20-0.30*
*proposed
Shop local, attract state and federal funds
Back in the western U.P., Mr. Mildren said he has successfully made the case that not only does his transit agency require relatively little local tax money — about $115,000 a year — but that it's an effective way to attract state and federal tax revenue that seem to rarely find their way back to Michigan's rural locales.
"The Gogebic bus system is one of the few ways of getting our federal tax dollars back," Mr. Mildren said. "When you're talking about bringing those funds back, you're also creating jobs."
His bus system also has made a point of courting business support via a "shop local" campaign with advertisements in the area newspapers and special trips to downtown Ironwood and Hurley. The effort has been coordinated by the Ironwood Chamber of Commerce. According to Kim Kolesar, the chamber's executive director, especially popular are rides to the Shop Local for Christmas promotion, part of the Jack Frost Festival, a month-long winter celebration ending in a live televised evening parade with 50 lighted floats.
"We think the Gogebic bus system is very successful every day. I always have people say how wonderful it is," said Ms. Kolesar. "It helps employers and employees, schools, shops. I have never heard a negative word, ever. "
Kelly Thayer, a journalist and transportation analyst at the Michigan Land Use Institute, is using his writing and planning skills to help make Michigan a model of Smart Growth. Reach him at kelly@mlui.org.


In source code and examples, we recommend https://meek.bamsoftware.com/ (port 443) for use by the general public. But that's also the backing bridge for meek-azure, and it's rate-limited to reduce costs.
We should split it into two bridges (e.g. running on different ports). Rate-limit the one behind the paid CDN, because that's the expensive one. Make the other one unlimited (if someone else is paying the CDN fees, they can use all the bandwidth they want).
This will enable more people to use the default meek-azure at the same speed, while enabling people who set up their own to go fast.
with a new fingerprint that will be the unlimited one.
This way all the users who go through our CDN will get the rate-limited service, while others who set up their own CDN will get the faster service. The only thing that might go wrong is if someone is currently using port 443 and has hardcoded a bridge fingerprint.
The Azure CDN doesn't let you change the CDN origin without issuing a support request. I sent a message to get that started.


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EPA and Army Corps Release Waters of the United States Proposed Rule
Mar 31, 2014 | Policy & Regulation | 1
On March 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly released a proposed rule clarifying protections for streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act. Also known as the Waters of the United States rulemaking, the proposed definitions of waters will apply to all Clean Water Act programs.
According to EPA, the rule is not designed to protect any new water types not historically covered under the Clean Water Act, and it is consistent with the Supreme Court's more narrow reading of Clean Water Act jurisdiction. "We are clarifying protection for the upstream waters that are absolutely vital to downstream communities," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
The proposed rule is based on a draft scientific assessment by EPA, which has been peer-reviewed by a Scientific Advisory Board. The final report has yet to be released. However, the rule intends to clarify that under the Clean Water Act:
Most seasonal and rain dependent streams are protected;
Wetlands near rivers and streams are protected;
Other types of waters that may have more uncertain connections with downstream water and protection will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on whether the connection is significant ("significant nexus" connection).
Previously released guidance and now the formal rulemaking are released after two Supreme Court rulings created confusion on the topic, especially in determining the definition of a "significant nexus." See past articles on the Waters of the U.S.
According to EPA, the proposed rule preserves the Clean Water Act exemptions and exclusions for agriculture. Additionally, EPA and the Army Corps have coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop an interpretive rule designed to ensure that 53 specific conservation practices protecting or improving water quality will not be subject to Section 404 dredged or fill permitting requirements. Finally, the proposed rule will be open for public comment for 90 days from publication in the Federal Register. The interpretive rule for agricultural activities is effective immediately. In a previous comment letter on this topic, the Water Environment Federation expressed support for the continued exemption for stormwater and drainage infrastructure. Read more.
Watch Administrator McCarthy's overview
Watch Deputy Chief of Staff Arvin Ganesan's explanation.
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Jeff Lange on April 3, 2014 at 12:45 pm
I believe that the City of Piqua, Ohio should have a much stronger and more detailed Source Water Protection Plan to assure their three raw surface water bodies are protected for generations to come. They are planning to break ground on a brand new 35 million dollar water treatment plant and have just a hokey pokey SWPP on file. How does the community educated the City that they need longer set-backs from these waters, no disruption along these waters, and greater attention to keeping these raw waters prestine?
Does your stormwater program involve watershed-based stormwater planning?


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Activision | Blizzard 4th Quarter Earnings Call Highlights
Jonathan Ireson
For those of you unaware, Activision and Blizzard merged and became one company. That company is called Activision | Blizzard.
With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 dubbed "the largest launch in entertainment history", World of Warcraft maintaining its position as #1 subscription based MMORPG, and numerous franchises like Guitar Hero, Diablo, DJ Hero, and Starcraft all under one umbrella, it is no surprise that this company is sitting pretty. In fact they are the top third-party publisher in the United States and EU. What I really want to know, as a owner of Starcraft, Warcraft, Modern Warfare 2, Diablo 2, and perspective buyer of future Activision Blizzard titles, is what are their plans for the future? What will they do the same as usual and what will they do different?
Prepare yourself to go deep into the corporate mind of Activision | Blizzard as we sit in on their Fourth Quarter '09 Conference that was held today where it was revealed that not only has '09 been a great year for the company but many of their specific plans for 2010 solidify their successful position going forward as well. It should be noted that the statements made are not set in stone as they are referring to the future and may change at any time, however I still feel some perspective has been gained from this conference on the future of not only the Call of Duty and World of Warcraft franchises but also Guitar Hero, Starcraft, DJ Hero, and True Crime franchises.
It may seem a tad on the dry side at first glance. We probe deeper beyond the large numbers showing tons of money earned. We find more numbers breaking down 200 million estimated potential customers by December 31st 2010 in US and EU across PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and handhelds. Then we begin to find the voice of the company which praises Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's success and credits the "excellent game quality, retail and marketing execution, and favorable competitive environment" for that success. One thing gamers already know is that Activision plans to continue releasing 1 or 2 Call of Duty games a year. The conference echoes this sentiment once further but furthermore states a planned "selling in" to the largest franchise audience to date. Does this mean they will start putting Nazi zombies in every Call of Duty out there, and listen to many other fan recommendations soon? It seems likely, or did they simply commit a typo and mean to say "selling out". Only time will tell. With a arguably fair sized chunk of Call of Duty fans are steamed the next two games in the franchise are already in progress, this could also be an opportunity for Activision to give those same fans the innovation they've been demanding.
In the world of Guitar Hero and DJ Hero games, it must feel good up there at top of the music genre in gaming. DJ Hero is the most successful new intellectual property of 2009, and it should be no surprise that there will be more Guitar Hero and DJ Hero games this year. Activision is taking the hint from fans by reducing the number of different music games they put out and instead broadening the audience to each one.
World of Warcraft, with an estimated 11..5 million subscribers, is being innovated in many ways this year. Innovations to the Battle.net communications capabilities that will allow cross-communications across World of Warcraft realms, as well as other current and future online games, will give Blizzard fans a way to get in touch even they don't agree on which Blizzard game is the best! World of Warcarft: Cataclysm expansion is planned to innovate the game in many ways that will benefit veteran and new players alike. Activision | Blizzard is also planning to release the Wrath of Lich King expansion pack to World of Warcraft in China soon.
As far as StarCraft II goes, it's coming! It will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated PC exclusives of all time and deliver over head strategy junkies an everlasting fix as well as continue the religion that is StarCraft. Blizzard is expecting massive growth from this game and are releasing it on disc as well as digitally distributing it via download on the Battle.net site. There are a plethora of reasons this game will be immensely popular to gamers of all walks, but one of the unique features I'm personally interested in is the built-in capability to sell and buy user-created content. This means that making your own content to StarCraft II will not only reward you with potentially infinite replay value, but also might make you a little video game cash on the side! Definitely a title to look out for if you have any PC RTS (Real-Time Strategy) gaming skills whatsoever, or are a hardcore gamer interested in making some maps for cash with what will hoepfully be a legit, hassle-free system.
Last but not least Activision | Blizzard talks about its plans to release "new and exciting" downloadable content, especially for its popular Call of Duty franchise! With such a forward looking company strategy and the idea of selling in to fans ideas a major possibility, could we be on the verge of a rebirth for the Call of Duty franchise via unexpected original DLC and installments? Maybe we are in for something new from the top shooter on the market, instead of being fed more of the same old, same old. While we watch World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion pack, StarCraft II, and most likely new Guitar Hero and DJ Hero games release this year we should keep our eye out on how much has changed and how much has stayed the same for these intellectual properties. After all, we shouldn't continue to buy the same games over and over with little innovation. That is why they invented updates and DLC for games. Hopefully this conference let us in on the idea that yes, they are thinking what you're thinking. Time to step it up! Look out for this industry leader as this insanely packed year in gaming progresses. It will be nothing short of enormous by the time Activision | Blizzard has made their contribution to gaming in 2010.
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An article by The Edcomm Group describes efforts to educate financial institutions on the role they can play in stopping financial abuse of the elderly. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, elder financial abuse plagues over two million Americans each year, and it is the number one crime committed against persons age 65 and older. If this abuse continues, this situation will grow significantly as the baby boomer generation ages.
According to Linda Eagle, Ph.D., President of The Edcomm Group, "Just as doctors are often the first to spot the signs of physical abuse, front line bank personnel have the best perspective from which to spot elder financial abuse." In response to this growing problem, many states have enacted legislation requiring employees at financial institutions to report all suspected cases of elder financial abuse.
Sudden changes in a senior's bank account or banking practices.
Uncharacteristic and unexplained withdrawals of large sums of money by a senior or someone acting under a senior's power of attorney.
Abrupt changes in a senior's will or other financial or estate planning documents; the transfer of a senior's assets to a family member or acquaintance without a reasonable explanation.
Complaints of stolen or misplaced credit cards, valuables, checkbooks, or checks from the Social Security Administration, pensions or annuities.
Seniors who appear nervous when accompanied by another individual, or who give far-fetched explanations of why they need money.
Sudden increases in debt or inexplicable credit card transactions.
A person accompanying a senior who bullies the senior into making a withdrawal, or who does not allow the senior to speak for him or herself.
New signatories added to a senior's account or newly formed joint accounts between a senior and another individual.
Possible forged signatures on financial transactions, documents for transfer of assets, or new applications for items like credit cards.
Virginia Code section 63.2-1606(C) provides that financial institution staff members may voluntarily report suspected financial exploitation. This section states that a financial institution staff member who suspects that an adult has been exploited financially may report the suspected exploitation to the local department of social services of the county or city where the adult resides, or where the exploitation is believed to have occurred, or to the adult protective services hotline. For purposes of this section, a financial institution staff member means any employee of a bank, savings institution, credit union, securities firm, accounting firm, or insurance company.
Oast & Hook advises it clients to be aware of these red flags and to contact an elder law attorney if they suspect financial abuse.
Useful websites: The Edcomm Group at: www.edcomm.com.
Oast & Hook will hold its quarterly Social Workers and Administrators Breakfast on Wednesday, February 2nd, at the Virginia Beach Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452. The guest speaker will be Larry Ugarte from Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., and the presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. Questions will be answered from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The breakfast is designed to be both a networking opportunity and also an educational opportunity for area professionals who work with seniors, the disabled, and their families. Seats are limited, so please register early for this breakfast by phoning Jennie Dell at 757-967-9704.
If you are interested in having an Oast & Hook attorney speak at your event, phone Jennie Dell at 757-399-7506 or e-mail her at dell@oasthook.com . Past topics include estate planning, long-term care planning, and veterans benefits.
O&H: Allie, we've heard that stem cells can now be used to treat animals. Please tell us about this.
Allie: Sure! There are now approximately 300 veterinarians nationwide who are certified to use animals' own stem cells to treat a variety of ailments. For example, stem cell treatment can help an animal's range of motion and alleviate pain in an animal with arthritis. The stem cells are removed from the animal and then injected into the joints. Jessica Quimby, a Morris Animal Foundation fellow at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is conducting research to see how stem cells can be used to treat chronic kidney disease in cats. Currently, there are no good treatments for this condition short of kidney transplants. Ms. Quimby says that "stem cell research is a hot topic because it is so promising." This is great news. Hopefully the research will continue to show good results to help animals suffering from many different conditions. Time for me to find my mom and play, then take a nice long nap. See you next week!


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Q: Using temporary table data to update first table, then use identity from first table and same temp data to update second table I have a temporary table that contains data that needs to be inserted on two different tables, the temp is defined as:
CREATE TABLE #PaymentHistory
    (
        amount INT,
        ImportantValue INT
    )

then I have a first table called PaymentHistory which is defined as:
CREATE TABLE PaymentHistory
    (
        PaymentKey BIGINT IDENTITY,
        amount INT
    )

Finally I have a second table called SecondTable which is defined as:
CREATE TABLE SecondTable
    (
        PaymentKey INT,
        ImportantValue INT
    )

So I need to use the data on #PaymentHistory to insert on PaymentHistory, then use the identity generated on that table in the PaymentKey field to insert into SecondTable using both the PaymentKey identity and the ImportantValue on the #PaymentHistory table
So, the only table that should begin with data is #PaymentHistory, let's say I have the following records on that table:
Amount          |      ImportantValue
10              |      2
15              |      5
9               |      21

So the end result of the insert I'm after should yield the following results when I select from:
PaymentHistory:
PaymentKey      |      Amount
1               |      10
2               |      15
3               |      9

SecondTable:
PaymentKey      |      ImportantValue
1               |      2
2               |      5
3               |      21

I cannot modify the schema of PaymentHistory table, but I could alter the temporary table or the SecondTable if needed
I tried using OUTPUT to get both the identity and the ImportantValue, but since the ImportantValue is on the source table, I cannot get it with OUTPUT. I can't think of another way to link the data correctly, any help will be much appreciated

A: I would add a column to your #PaymentHistory before the insert... and find out what the next val would be for the first table
alter table #PaymentHistory
add ID bigint identity(1,1)

declare @i bigint = (select max(PaymentKey) from PaymentHistory)

Now do your insert, ordered...
insert into PaymentHistory
select amount
from #PaymentHistory
order by ID

And insert into the second table
insert into SecondTable
select PaymentKey, ImportantValue
from PaymentHistory
inner join #PaymentHistory on #PaymentHistory.ID + @i = PaymentHistory.PaymentKey

A: Alright, so it turns out someone from my team helped me come to an answer regarding this, I'm posting it here in case anyone stumbles upon this question
merge  PaymentHistory
using  #PaymentHistory src
on            1 = 0
when not matched then
       insert (amount) values (amount)
output inserted.PaymentKey, src.ImportantValue
into SecondTable (PaymentKey, ImportantValue)
;

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Why Does The United States Need National Learning Standards?
In a country as large and diverse as the United States, several things are bound to vary across the map, and one of them is education.
Although the fundamental concepts that students learn remain the same, the quality with which these concepts are learned is not always consistent among various schools. The result is a full, varied range of competence - from very low to exceptionally high - among American students.
Better educational balance and parity is the basic drive behind government legislations such as the "No Child Left Behind" law. Such legislations aim to provide students with consistent quality of learning, so that no student falls behind the rest in terms of proficiency, and thus, overall nationwide quality is improved. Under the "No Child Left Behind" law, there are national standards to measure the performances of schools.
National learning standards have long been a subject of debate. For one, some argue that rigid standards prevent innovation and growth for advancing schools. Also, individual states in the country have their respective learning standards, and these do not necessarily agree with those of the other states. Each state is also free to change their standards as they deem necessary. Thus, nationwide testing using national standards may produce irregular comparisons.
But this is exactly why there is a need for national learning standards - the US as a whole needs to work on the same targets instead of separately working on individual goals.
The big vision is a scenario of individual states coming together, with no state lagging behind. The current situation, however, is quite the opposite. A report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found out that not only do states have greatly varying standards, most actually have lower standards than the current national benchmarks.
This finding offers several implications. Looking at the big picture, the report highlights the large discrepancy among state standards, and the areas where the standards can be improved. It also provides possible goals for states to aim for. But the bottom line of all these are the learning of students, and so it is important to look at the implications specifically from their perspective.
From the perspective of students, the inconsistency of state standards would mean that they may be getting an inferior quality of education as compared to their peers from other states. This is an apparent contradiction to the "No Child Left Behind" goal.
This inconsistency also creates another issue for students who are transferring to schools across their borders. They will have to deal not only with the change of environment, but with a change of standards as well. For instance, a student coming from a school of lower standards to one of higher standards might experience a difficult struggle trying to make the grade in the new school.
These are important areas where national learning standards can be the solution. National benchmarks serve as goals for schools in improving the learning they provide. In thus improving, they can ensure that no student is indeed left behind, because they are keeping up with the same standards held by all the other states. As another result, no student is burdened with a difficult transition when changing schools.
The notion that standards cripple the progress of advancing schools does not necessarily have to be true. Growth does not have to be a competition among schools or states - it can be done together. Indeed, national learning standards are not about competition. They are meant to unify this large and diverse country in terms of education, so that students all have an equal chance to a bright future.
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The information is still saved for windows that have been shrunk, which is the case for most IDE windows that have been "closed". See user-close and state.


The Nairn House is a lovely Georgian house renovated to an excellent standard to provide spacious holiday accommodation for 6 close to both of Nairn's beaches and town centre.
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Q: How do use Run query and list results and get value into a Initialize variable My query returns this value

And i want to get the value of Count in a variable on Initialize variable(workflow expression) and use the value that on a condition control.

A: You can use Parse Json in this case. Here is the screen shot of my logic app.
To get the inner values you can use the below expression inside Initialize variable
body('Parse_JSON')?['value'][0]?['Count']

Here is the output


Ashlee Rose: Tell us about yourself, hobbies, marriage life, anything you want to share about yourself.
Ashlee Rose:How old were you when you were diagnosed with a hearing loss? What causes it if known?
Alexandra:I was diagnosed as profoundly deaf at almost two years old. The doctors do not know what caused it. I had a complicated birth with a twin sister who died at 3 days old. We suffered from Twin-twin transfusion disorder and I suspect this played a part in my hearing loss.
Ashlee Rose:What approach did your parents take?
Alexandra: My parents didn't know a single deaf person when they found out that I was profoundly deaf so they went into deep researching mode. They visited schools for the deaf, talked to teachers, speech pathologists, and many doctors. It wasn't until they met a young orally deaf man who was enrolled at Harvard that they were inspired to put me on the same path he went. He was smart, charming and spoke with such confidence, that they realized that I could achieve anything I wanted to. From then on it was a matter of finding the right teachers and speech therapists who would help me thrive.
Ashlee Rose: When did you understand that you have a hearing loss?
Alexandra: For as long as I can remember, I understood that I had a hearing loss. I remember working on speech drills with my dad when I was about 3 years old. Being mainstreamed, I compared myself to mostly hearing kids and I realized then that I will always have to work harder than my hearing peers to communicate.
Ashlee Rose:Have you met any other deaf individuals while growing up?
Alexandra:While I started speech therapy when I was around 2 and a half years old, it wasn't until I was in elementary school that I met deaf kids like me. There was an orally deaf program embedded in a public school, and my parents moved to this district so that I could enroll there. This is where I met my best friend Ashlee who was also in the same program. Our friendship was an important one during my childhood. I loved my hearing friends, but I found it invaluable to have a friend who was going through the same things as I was.
Ashlee Rose:What do you do when you meet a hearing individual- when you go shopping, at a gathering or job interviews?
Alexandra: With hearing friends and family members I know well, I usually don't think twice about tough hearing situations because they understand I need to read lips, and I feel comfortable asking them to repeat themselves. Large groups can be challenging, I prefer being in smaller groups or meeting people individually. With new friends, I will try to orchestrate our early get-togethers in a quiet setting until I am more comfortable with them.
Job interviews can be tricky since I am trying to show my most capable side. Usually, interviews are one-on-one in a quiet office, which is actually the perfect setting for me. However, my last job interview included a video conference call to go over my portfolio. In that case, I tried to talk through everything as clearly and thoroughly as possible to reduce the number of questions asked at the end. It was nerve-wracking, but I got the job after all!
Ashlee Rose: Do you get accommodations for your job? Any struggles?
Alexandra:As a software designer I work with designers and developers who are located all over the world, this means I have a lot of video conference calls with people who possess many different accents over often spotty internet with not great video quality. Early in my job, I was afraid of coming across as less-than-capable so I struggled for the first few months. When I couldn't take it anymore, I asked for accommodations and I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I was not the only deaf IBMer. I was given a choice of a live captioner or an ASL translator. Since I never learned ASL, I went with the captioner and it has made my daily work life so much better.
Ashlee Rose: Tell us about what you do for work, project anything you want to share?
Alexandra: I consider myself an Inclusive Design activist, and I am passionate about giving a voice to users who are usually treated as "outliers." I strongly believe that designing a more inclusive world benefits everybody. A project close to my heart is work that I have done on IDATA, an NSF grant-funded project that uses User-Centered Design to make astronomy and astronomy software accessible to Blind and Visually Impaired students.
At IBM I work on a product within the Hybrid Cloud called the Transformation Advisor. It adds code to old apps that allows the apps to be "modernized" and transported from physical servers to the cloud. IBM understands the importance of good design and I really appreciate their commitment to accessibility.
Ashlee Rose: Any advice you want to share with parents who have deaf/ hard of hearing children or deaf individuals?
Alexandra: To those raising or working with deaf kids: Don't underestimate us, we are capable of achieving amazing things. However, we need your patience and your compassion — please recognize that we will always have to work harder than our hearing peers to do the same things.
Alexandra:To my D/deaf HOH brothers and sisters: Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You always deserve to understand what's being said and your voice should always be heard.
Thank you for this interview and sharing your friend with us! As a parent, it is always awesome to hear from an adult who has gone through what my child is going through. I so appreciate the advice!


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Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab on a permanent deal according to Sky Sports.
Ighalo had last week confirmed his Manchester United exit in an emotional farewell message as his one year loan deal at Old Trafford is expected to come to an end this week.
He was due to return to his parent club but they have given him permission to speak to the Saudi Arabian side.
The move is subject to a medical and personal terms.
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Eclairs, meet peppermint crisp tart. I think you'll get along quite nicely! In fact, I know you will because I tasted you (over and over again – just to be sure!) and you were delicious!
I've worked really hard to perfect my eclair recipe over the years and I've discovered the secret to getting that even shape that lines pastry shop windows is to rest the piped pastries before baking them – it makes so much sense! All that gluten you've worked up causes them to go wonky if you bake them straight away – just genius. I wish I remember where I'd read that handy little tip so I could thank the person. The crunchy caramel top is a must – it gives the illusion that the eclairs are coated in peppermint crisp caramel and gives a lovely crack when you bite into them. Just heavenly! And if you're really feeling creative, make your own tinned caramel – even if it's just to eat it out the tin!
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Make the filling by placing the tinned caramel in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Beat the cream until stiff peaks then fold into the caramel. Bloom the gelatin leaves by soaking them in cold water until completely soft. Squeeze out the water, place in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds until just melted. Whisk into the caramel filling mix along with ¾ of the peppermint crisp and place in a piping bag fitted with a large plain tip.
To assemble, make three small holes in the bottom of each éclair using a plain tip piping nozzle then pipe the filling into each hole. To make the topping, place the white sugar in a saucepan over medium heat with 1 tbsp water and bring to the boil. Allow to caramelize until golden brown then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Dip the tops of the eclairs in the caramel then immediately crumble over the tennis biscuits and remaining peppermint crisp. Repeat with the remaining eclairs. Serve on the same day.


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Brian LeClair Closes with 296 to Take PBA50 South Shore Open Lead After First Round
by Jerry Schneider | Tuesday, July 16, 3:17 PM
HAMMOND, Ind. – Last week's PBA50 River City Extreme Open winner Brian LeClair of Albany, New York, closed with a 296 to surge into the first-round lead in the PBA50 South Shore Open presented by Ebonite Tuesday at Olympia Lanes.
The 2017 PBA50 Player of the Year bowled an 1,882 eight-game pinfall with games of 191, 255, 227, 240, 234, 214 and 225 before his big finish. On the final shot in the 10th of the 296 game his ball went high leaving the 3-6-9-10.
"Ride it while it's hot and hopefully keep the momentum going," said LeClair whose win in the River City Extreme Open was his first of the season and fourth of his career on the tour for players 50 and over. "I started the round with two opens and spent the rest of the first game making adjustments. My first adjustment was moving right on the lane but that wasn't working so moving left and eventually going to a ball that had a more smooth track to the pocket was the answer.
"The round was actually kind of ugly for me," LeClair added. "I think I only had three clean games and there was a stretch of three games in a row when I opened in the 10th frame. Overall, I'm satisfied with how I bowled, but obviously I'm going to have to work on fixing those mistakes."
LeClair edged Paul Fleming of Fort Worth, Texas, who finished four pins behind in second with 1,878. Rounding out the top eight were Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 1,857; Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, New York, 1,856; Dean Billings, Rootstown, Ohio, 1,825; Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pennsylvania, 1,808; PBA Hall of Famer Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela, 1,788, and Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twp., Michigan, 1,783.
Three-time Go Bowling! PBA Tour winner and last season's South Shore Open winner Eugene McCune of Munster, Indiana, got off to a slow start finishing the round in 31st with 1,671.
The field returns for another eight-game qualifying round Wednesday which begins at 10 a.m. CT. After a cashers round Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m., match play rounds are scheduled for noon and 3 p.m. which will determine the top five players for the stepladder finals at 7 p.m.
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Olympia Lanes, Hammond, Ind., Tuesday
FIRST ROUND (after eight games)
1, Brian LeClair, Albany, N.Y., 1,882.
2, Paul Fleming, Fort. Worth, Texas, 1,878.
3, Brian Kretzer, Dayton, Ohio, 1,857.
4, Ryan Shafer, Horseheads, N.Y., 1,856.
5, Dean Billings, Rootstown, Ohio, 1,825.
6, Bob Learn Jr., Erie, Pa., 1,808.
7, Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela, 1,788.
8, ss-Harry Sullins, Chesterfield Twp., Mich., 1,783.
9, Jeff Richgels, Oregon, Wis., 1,782.
10, Todd Kjell, Roscoe, Ill., 1,777.
11, ss-Dave Bernhardt, Romeo, Mich., 1,740.
12, (tie) ss-Mike Dias, Lafayette, Colo., Lennie Boresch Jr., Kenosha, Wis., and Steve Hoskins, New Port Richey, Fla., 1,738.
15, Gary Alstott, Washington, Ill., 1,737.
16, Greg Thomas, Irmo, S.C., 1,734.
17, (tie) ss-Sammy Ventura, Syracuse, N.Y., and Chris Gibbons, Madison, Wis., 1,728.
19, ss-Bruce Hall, Westborough, Mass., 1,724.
20, Gary Faulkner, Norfolk, Va., 1,715.
21, ss-John Dudak, Orland Park, Ill., 1,707.
22, Rick Woloszyn, Griffith, Ind., 1,704.
23, ss-Steven Jansson, Barnes, Wis., 1,688.
24, (tie) ss-Gary Kammes, Winfield, Ill., n, ss-Leroy Johnson, Chicago, and ss-Terry Metzner, Kentwood, Mich., 1,685.
27, Michael Smith, Centenniel, Colo., 1,681.
28, Doug Becker, Clermont, Fla., 1,679.
29, Don Herrington, Ballston Lake, N.Y., 1,677.
30, Tony Johnson, Canton, Ohio, 1,672.
31, Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 1,671.
32, Rolando Sebelen, Dominican Republic, 1,664.
33, ss-Charlie Tapp, Kalamazoo, Mich., 1,663.
34, (tie) ss-Dick Gran, Hartville, Ohio, and ss-Paul Mielens, Menomonie, Wis., 1,662.
36, Gary Schluchter, Femont, Ohio, 1,660.
37, Steve Kenyon, Grosse Ile., Mich., 1,659.
38, Scott Greiner, Sunrise Beach, Mo., 1,657.
39, Tracy Teeters, Eugene, Ore., 1,655.
40, ss-Mike Hastings, Millsboro, Del., 1,654.
41, Jeff Johnson, Freeport, Ill., 1,653.
42, Brad Snell, Mount Prospect, Ill., 1,650.
43, ss-Edward Silva, Manteca, Calif., 1,647.
44, ss-Lee Brosius, Ashburn, Va., 1,642.
45, James Campbell, Clearwater, Fla., 1,641.
46, John Burkett, Southlake, Texas, 1,639.
47, Rick Francis, Linden, Calif., 1,637.
48, Brian Menini, Brookfield, Mo., 1,636.
49, Mark Sullivan, Indianapolis, 1,627.
50, (tie) ss-Robert Kicmal, LaGrange, Ill., and ss-Christopher Keane, Cape Coral, Fla., 1,623.
52, John Marsala, St. Louis, Mo., 1,620.
53, ss-Darryl Bower, Middletown, Pa., 1,617.
54, Tommy Martin, Millington, Tenn., 1,612.
55, ss-James Storts, Westfield, Ind., 1,604.
56, ss-Tom Carter, Columbus, Ohio, 1,597.
57, ss-Henry Dawson, Elma, Wash., 1,595.
58, Ed Carter, Austintown, Ohio, 1,594.
59, ss-Gary Reh, Fort Mohave, Ariz., 1,589.
60, Doug Henry, Columbus, Ind., 1,575.
61, Carl West, San Jose, Calif., 1,574.
62, Michael Haugen Jr., Phoenix, 1,571.
63, ss-Marc Lineberry, Camanche, Iowa, 1,562.
64, Al Hardesty, Orland Hills, Ill., 1,558.
65, Ricky Schissler, Brighton, Colo., 1,555.
66, Stoney Baker, Canton, Ga., 1,554.
67, ss-Ron Mohr, Las Vegas, 1,552.
68, Bryan Goebel, Shawnee, Kan., 1,551.
69, Joel Carlson, Omaha, Neb., 1,549.
70, ss-Brian Miller, Springfield, Ohio, 1,548.
71, ss-n-Rick Thomas, Willowbrook, Ill., 1,532.
72, Rick Zakrajsek, Lorain, Ohio, 1,531.
73, Bill Vannoy, Lexington, S.C., 1,514.
74, ss-Dale Reh, Appleton, Wis., 1,510.
75, ss-Kevin Foley, Reno, Nev., 1,509.
76, Danny Clark, New Palestine, Ind., 1,506.
77, ss-Chris Fedden, Albany, N.Y., 1,489.
78, ss-Tom Baker, King, N.C., 1,485.
79, ss-Ted Staikoff, Black Hawk, S.D., 1,479.
80, ss-Ken Waters, Kingsport, Tenn., 1,474.
81, ss-Don Blatchford, Santa Monica, Calif., 1,461.
82, ss-Emilio Mora Sr., Defiance, Ohio, 1,454.
83, ss-Allen Meskan, Addison, Ill., 1,442.
84, n-Robert Drew, O'Fallon, Mo., 1,434.
85, ss-Brendan Bierch, Grafton, Mass., 1,420.
86, ss-Larry Helton, Bolingbrook, Ill., 1,412.
87, Greg Wilson, Warrenton, Va., 1,402.
88, ss-Galen Keas, Alda, Neb., 1,385.
89, n-Jeff Zidek, Greensburg, Penn., 1,365.
90, ss-Glen Nakagawa, Highland Village, Texas, 1,326.
91, Randy Robertson, Evansville, Ind., 1,266.
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Press Release for 05-28-11 through 06-03-11
Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Arrested Person: 6
Alarm Activation: 5
Animal Control: 19
Assault: 1
Assist Other Agency: 2
Careless and Imprudent: 16
Check Well Being: 1
Disturbance: 1
Domestic Violence: 2
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Arrested Person
David Lawerence Allen, W/M DOB 04-18-89 of St. Louis, MO was arrested on a failure to appear traffic warrant through the City of Wentzville.
The warrant had a bond set at $700.00.
Tanika Nichole Piffins, B/F DOB 07-30-81, of St. Louis, MO was arrested on a failure to appear traffic warrant for speeding through the City of Foristell.
Lonnie Kyle Fisher, W/M DOB 09-23-84, of Bloomsdale, MO was arrested on warrant through St. Francois County for the following charges:
Statutory Rape 2nd degree, Statutory Sodomy 2nd degree and Child Molestation 2nd degree.
The warrant had a bond set at $50,000.00.
Anna Mae Haynes, W/F DOB 05-20-77, of Ste. Genevieve, MO was arrested on a failure to appear traffic warrant through the City of Farmington, MO.
Joseph William Kemp, W/M DOB 04-25-91, of High Ridge, MO was arrested on a failure to appear possession of liquor warrant through Jefferson County.
The warrant had a bond set at $1,000.00.
Patricia Robin Hogenmiller, W/F DOB 10-22-73, of St. Mary, MO, was arrested for a warrant through the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for Driving While Suspended.
Randy Lee Crites, W/M DOB 12-27-90, of Ste. Genevieve, MO was arrested for a warrant through Ste. Genevieve County for the following charges:
Burglary 2nd degree, Theft/Stealing of property with value of $500.00 or more.
The warrant was issued by the Honorable Judge Timothy Inman with a bond set at $10,000.00.
Deputies were called to the 7450 block of Sprott Road for an alarm sounding.
Deputies were called to the 6860 block of State Route Y for a theft.
Deputies were called to the 6770 block of State Route DD to assist another agency.
Deputies were called to the 24820 block of Coldwater Club Drive for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway 32 and Siebert Road for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 18000 block of State Route EE for a theft.
Deputies were called to the 12600 block of Lawrenceton Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 5420 block of Valleyview Road for trespassing.
Deputies were called to the 24520 block of Highway 61 for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the area of State Route D and Hager Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 140 mile marker for a careless and imprudent driver.
Deputies were called to the area of Dry Fork Road for a motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were called to the 21750 block of Highway 32 to assist another agency.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway 32 and State Route O for a careless and imprudent driver.
Deputies were called to the area of Pawnee Drive for a motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were called to the lobby of the Sheriff's Office for a property damage report.
Deputies were called to the 158 mile marker for a motorist assist.
Deputies were called to area the Lakewood Drive for a careless and imprudent driver.
Deputies were called to the 12630 block of Cherokee Way for trespassing.
Deputies were called to the 120 block of 6th Street in Ste. Genevieve for property damage.
Deputies were called to the 20490 block of Highway 32 for a burglary.
Deputies were called to the 11620 block of Billings Road for a disturbance.
Deputies were called to the 11230 block of Quail Drive for a domestic disturbance.
Deputies were called to the 14620 block of Rock Cliff Drive for a careless and imprudent driver.
Deputies were called to the 23310 block of Bloom Road for an alarm.
Deputies were called to the 480 block of Circle Drive for a domestic disturbance.
Deputies were called to the area Lone Elk and Deer Run for trespassing.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway 61 and State Route J for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 190 Mill Hill Road for an alarm.
Deputies were called to the lobby of the Sheriff's Office for an animal control complaint.
Deputies were called to the lobby of the Sheriff's Office for an assault report.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway Y and Lawrenceton Road for a motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were called to the 7100 block of State Route AA for a 911 hang up.
Deputies were called to the 158 mile marker for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 8180 block of State Route F for a disturbance.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway 32 and Weingarten Road for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 480 block of Circle Drive for animal control.
Deputies were called to the area of St. Marys Road in Ste. Genevieve for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 3640 block of State Route C for a motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were called to the area of Burks school Road and Kocher Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 18570 block of Highway 32 for a motorist assist.
Deputies were called to the area of State Route AA and Highway 32 for a motorist assist.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway 32 and Ste. Genevieve Church Road for a careless and imprudent driver.
Deputies were called to the 7450 block of Sprott Road for an alarm.
Deputies were called to the 670 block of 2nd Street in St. Mary for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 6270 block of Highway 61 for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the area of Creek Road and Industrial River Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 20890 block of Mobil Court Drive for a prowler.
Deputies were called to the 12090 block of Park Drive for a motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were called to the 13510 block of Lakewood Drive for a 911 hang up.
Deputies were called to the area of Highway 32 and State Route A for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 18850 block of Gillespie Road for a theft.
Deputies were called to the 8150 block of Dorlac Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 18290 block of State Route EE for a 911 hang up.
Deputies were called to the 850 block of Rozier Street for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the area of Kinsey Road and State Route EE for a careless and imprudent driver.
Deputies were called to the 20 block of Mill Hill Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 5930 block of Pinkston Road to check the well being.
Deputies were called to the 18820 block of State Route EE for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 10050 block of State Route Y for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 970 block of Gabouri for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 35 block of Robinwood Drive for trespassing.
Deputies were called to 150 mile marker to assist another agency.
Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Forest Drive for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 5180 block of Highway 61 for animal control.
Deputies were called to the 7900 block of Jackson School Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 14450 block of Hennick Road to assist another agency.
Deputies were called to the 17030 New Bremen Road for a motorist assist.
Deputies were called to the area of State Route Z for a motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were called to the 770 block of Claymont Drive to assist another agency.
Deputies were called to the 17050 block of New Bremen Road for suspicious activity.
Deputies were called to the 14170 block of Laguna Palma Road for a burglary.
Deputies were called to the 17030 block of New Bremen Road for a 911 hang up.
Deputies were called to the 7510 block of State Route DD for a theft.
Deputies were called to the 2380 block of Bloom Road for an alarm.
Deputies were called to the 12630 block of Cherokee Way for a theft.
Deputies were called to the area of State Route O and I55 for a motorist assist.
This is a partial listing of activity investigated by the Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office. Except for arrests this report does not reflect actions initiated by our personnel, rather calls for service only. Also, a criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. Some cases are currently under investigation; any citizen with additional information is encouraged to call the Sheriff's Office with any information you may have. Again, each and every suspect is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We appreciate all support received from the public. Any questions about this press release should be addressed to Sheriff Gary J. Stolzer, Major Jason O. Schott, Chief Deputy or Lt. Toby Brewer at (573) 883-5820.
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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - Special agents have executed a federal criminal search warrant at the Columbia Farms poultry processing plant belonging to House of Raeford as part of an ongoing investigation into employment practices.
The US Department of Justice reports that investigation has already resulted in criminal charges against 11 supervisors and one human resources manager. The announcement was made by ICE Special Agent in Charge for the Office of Investigations in Atlanta, Kenneth A. Smith, and W. Walter Wilkins, US Attorney for the District of South Carolina.
Agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are searching for evidence relating to the unauthorized employment of illegal aliens and other crimes. The enforcement action continues; however, thus far agents have administratively arrested approximately 300 illegal aliens.
Mr Wilkins stated, "Our office is charged with enforcing the immigration laws against aliens who illegally enter our country, and those who illegally harbor and employ them. The execution of this search warrant today marks an important phase of this ongoing investigation into the hiring practices of this employer. Aggressive enforcement and investigative actions are vital to the integrity of our immigration system."
"Today's enforcement operation is the latest step in a comprehensive criminal investigation focused on identifying the individuals involved in allowing unauthorized workers to gain employment," said Smith. "ICE targets employers because the promise of employment draws illegal workers across our borders. By holding employers accountable, we are diminishing the magnet and discouraging others from breaking the law."
All of those administratively arrested will be interviewed, fingerprinted and photographed by ICE agents and processed for removal from the United States. Everyone encountered will be medically screened and interviewed by a Public Health Service officer to determine if they have any medical, caregiver or other humanitarian concerns. As a result of these screenings, ICE will identify individuals eligible for humanitarian release. So far, approximately 58 of the individuals arrested today have been identified as being eligible for an alternative to detention based on humanitarian reasons. These individuals will still be required to appear before a federal immigration judge who will ultimately determine whether or not they will be deported. Any juveniles found to be in the country illegally who cannot be released to the custody of a trusted adult will be transferred into the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
ICE has contacted local consular officials, community groups and the local school district to ensure they have accurate information regarding the operation. ICE has also established a toll-free number for family members to find out more information about the detention status of those arrested. Family members may call: 1-866-341-3858.
ICE agents will refer cases to the U.S. Attorney's Office for criminal prosecution upon identifying individuals who are in possession of stolen or unauthorized identification information, have previously been deported following a criminal felony conviction, or appear to be involved in other criminal activity. Any individuals identified as proper candidates for criminal prosecution will be remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The operation today follows the criminal cases filed earlier this year against 12 plant supervisory employees. In June, arrest warrants were issued for 11 supervisors at the plant, alleging that the men, all of Mexico, were illegally in the country, and were engaged in aggravated identity theft and the making of false statements to ICE authorities. Of the 11 charged, seven have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing, and two others are awaiting trial. Two supervisors were also charged with the same offenses but have not been arrested and are considered fugitives.


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One hundred years ago, considerable tonnage could navigate the North Channel, as far as St. Patrick's Bridge, and on the South Channel as far as Parliament Bridge. St. Patrick's Bridge and Merchants' Quay were the busiest areas, being almost lined daily with shipping. Near the extremity of the former on Penrose Quay was situated the splendid building of the Cork Steamship Company, whose boats loaded and discharged their alongside the quay.
In the late 1800s, the port of Cork was the leading commercial port of Ireland. The export of pickled pork, bacon, butter, corn, porter, and spirits was considerable. The manufactures of the city were brewing, distilling and coach-building, which were all carried on extensively. The imports in the late nineteenth century consisted of maize and wheat from various ports of Europe and America; timber, from Canada and the Baltic; fish, from Newfoundland and Labrador regions. Bark, valonia, shumac, brimstone, sweet oil, raisins, currants, lemons, oranges and other fruit, wine, salt, marble were imported from the Mediterranean; tallow, hemp, flaxseed from St. Petersburg, Rig and Archangel; sugar from the West Indies; tea from China, and coal and slate from Wales. Of the latter, corn and timber were imported in large numbers.
In December 1920, six unknown I.R.A men ambushed auxiliaries within a hundred metres of the central military barracks near Dillion's Cross in Cork City. Victoria Barracks named after Queen Victoria was originally built in 1806. During the 1920 ambush, empty lorries used to transport auxiliaries were bombed and auxiliaries themselves were raked with revolver fire. At least one auxiliary was killed and twelve others were wounded. In retaliation, indiscriminate shooting commenced by the auxiliaries and Black and Tans in the main city centre streets shortly after 8 o'clock. Curfew was at ten o'clock but long before that the streets became deserted. At ten o'clock two houses were set alight by the 'Tans' at Dillion's Cross and the adjacent roads were patrolled to prevent any extinquishing of the flames. Soon, petrol was brought into the city centre and various premises at random were set alight. There was no distinquishing between Loyalist and Nationalist premises.
The fires spread rapidly and soon most of the eastern portion of St. Patrick's Street was blazing. In addition, the City Hall and the city's Carnegie Library were destroyed. It was these fires that destroyed large portions of Cork's public and historic records. The complete gutting of the St. Patrick's Street led to a full reconstruction within ten years and a new City Hall was only built in the early 1930s, which was opened by Eamonn de Valera in 1936.