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Dresdner Robin Completes First Phase of Environmental Remediation at Jersey City's 'The Cove' Site
April 01, 2021 - by commARCH
New Jersey-based land consultancy Dresdner Robin recently completed the first phase of the environmental remediation at The Cove project.
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Jersey City, New Jersey.
When is the estimated time of completion?
The project is expected to be completed in 2022.
Engineering: Dresdner Robin
Construction: Argent
Developer: Jersey City Redevelopment Agency
What is the scope of the project?
The Cove is a joint effort between Argent, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) and the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (JCMUA) to mitigate combined sewer overflows, provide tidal flood resiliency for a large portion of downtown Jersey City, conduct environmental remediation activities, and to build a 2-acre public park and other infrastructure.
The site currently consists of vacant brownfields and is bisected by a tidal ditch that receives a combined sewer outfall. Significant public infrastructure improvements will enable the construction of a live-work-play, mixed-use campus featuring residential, retail and life sciences laboratory components.
"This is not a typical redevelopment project; as a matter of fact, there is nothing typical about this project. It is without question the most complicated remedial project that I have been involved with," said Douglas Neumann, director of environmental services at Dresdner Robin. "In addition to working closely with the NJDEP and EPA on the remediation front, Dresdner Robin is also working with the JCMUA as it pertains to the Mill Creek Combined Sewer Outfall – in the middle of the project area."
What is the latest update on Phase One completion?
Dresdner Robin is providing environmental, civil engineering, surveying, and planning services on the project, and has remained closely involved with the development for over a decade. Environmental remediation of Phase One properties is now complete, at an estimated cost of $10 million. The next phase of activity includes a series of land-use permits that are expected to be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
What will happen in the next phase?
The next phase of the project, commencing mid-2021, will focus on infrastructure improvement design and permitting. Most of Jersey City relies on a combined sewer system, where sanitary sewage and storm runoff use the same pipes, which can become overwhelmed in rainstorms. To improve water quality, a large subsurface overflow storage chamber is being designed. The chamber will be used to temporarily store discharges during significant precipitation events, which will then be pumped back into the system for treatment. Currently, discharges end up in the nearby marina basin and eventually the Hudson River.
"The sewer improvements are a crucial early component to The Cove and its eventual completion," said Chris Collins, project manager at Dresdner Robin. "This type of storage is an effective mitigation method employed by other large cities and municipalities across the country – from New York City to Boston to Washington, D.C. It will be the first of its kind in Jersey City and will provide significant water quality benefits to the surrounding waterways."
Included in the next phase is a site elevation of approximately 10-12 feet, as recommended by resiliency studies commissioned by Jersey City. This will yield a new public park and roadways in an alignment shown to reduce flooding and accounting for future sea level rise.
The centerpiece of the planned 2-acre public park is an ecologically restored tidal salt marsh with public access, which will create a scenic and functional gateway to Liberty State Park. Active and passive recreational opportunities in this space will complement existing facilities in Liberty State Park – used by more than 4 million visitors every year.
Due to extensive historic industrial uses, the properties are currently contaminated and have been designated by the NJDEP as a Brownfield Development Area (BDA). Establishment as a BDA is a recognition of the complexity of remediation and the level of coordination required between stakeholders (Argent Ventures, Jersey City and the NJDEP).
Other nearby revitalization efforts include a $10 million project from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) extending Jersey Avenue into Liberty State Park. The roadway is expected to be complete by February 2022. Across from The Cove site, the 32-story 88 Regent Street is also rising.
About Dresdner Robin
Dresdner Robin is a leading land-use consultancy covering the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia metro markets. The full-service firm provides creative solutions that emphasize service, client satisfaction and technological innovation with specialties in site/civil engineering, land surveying, environmental services, planning, surveying and landscape architecture in the revival of urban landscapes. Dresdner Robin's multi-functional teams are strategically located in offices throughout the New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia metro area. For more information, head to its website: www.dresdnerrobin.com.


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Cleveland County Council was the county council of the non-metropolitan county of Cleveland in north east England. It came into its powers on 1 April 1974 and was abolished on 31 March 1996.

History
The county council came into its powers on 1 April 1974 and established its base at Municipal Buildings in Middlesbrough. It adopted the motto "Endeavour" to commemorate the name of Captain James Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour, which, in February 1768, was dispatched on a mission to find the postulated continent Terra Australis Incognita (or "unknown southern land") in the south Pacific.

Following the recommendations of the Banham Commission, which had recommended the transfer of power in the county to unitary authorities, the county council was abolished on 31 March 1996. It was replaced with four unitary authorities: Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. The four districts were re-allocated to the ceremonial counties of County Durham (Hartlepool and north Stockton) and North Yorkshire (south Stockton, Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland) so facilitating the abolition of the ceremonial county of Cleveland as well as the abolition of the administrative county of Cleveland.

Political control
The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority before coming into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control of the council from 1973 until its abolition in 1996 was held by the following parties:

Leadership
The leaders of the council included:

Council elections
1973 Cleveland County Council election
1977 Cleveland County Council election
1981 Cleveland County Council election
1985 Cleveland County Council election
1989 Cleveland County Council election
1993 Cleveland County Council election

References

Former county councils of England
History of Tyne and Wear
1974 establishments in England
1996 disestablishments in England
County Council
Council elections in Cleveland
County council elections in England

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No. 1 Squadron RAF Regiment is a field squadron of the RAF Regiment in the Royal Air Force. Its mission is protection of RAF bases from ground attack, and patrolling a large area around main operating bases abroad, in order to defend aircraft on ingress and egress from surface to air attack. It is currently based at RAF Honington.

History

It is a unit with a long history having its origin on 22 December 1921, when "No. 1 Armoured Car Company RAF" was formed at Heliopolis in Egypt. After undergoing many expansions and contractions No.1 Armoured Car Company was merged with No. 2701 Squadron RAF Regiment, and then on 25 February 1947 was renamed No. 1 (Armoured Car) Squadron RAF Regiment. The squadron initially retained its armoured car role, but lost this in 1953 when it assumed the dismounted field squadron role. The squadron was re-roled to a Light Anti-Aircraft unit in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was then re-roled as a light armoured squadron, equipped initially with Saracen Armoured Personnel Carriers, and subsequently with the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)  series of vehicles, including Scorpion, Spartan, Sultan and Samson. In 1992, the RAF Regiment withdrew the CVR(T) from service and No. 1 Squadron reverted to the field role, in which it has remained since.

During the Cold War the squadron was predominantly based in Germany. It took part in the Berlin Airlift and numerous exercises. After a number of moves it found a more permanent home at RAF Laarbruch. At the end of 1998 the squadron was re-located to the UK, based at RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall. In the aftermath of the Cold War the squadron has seen frequent action. It was deployed against Iraq both in the 1991 Gulf War and in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In addition it has been tasked with peacekeeping duties in the former Yugoslavia, including Bosnia, Croatia and Macedonia, and periodic deployments to Northern Ireland and Cyprus, and to Kuwait in support of British forces operating there. The squadron took part in Exercise SAIF SAREEA in 2001 and elements were quickly re-tasked for operations in Afghanistan during Operation VERITAS. In 2003, No. 1 Squadron took part in the invasion of Iraq with 16 Air Assault Brigade and subsequently with 3 Commando Brigade. It was awarded the battle honour Iraq 2003 for its contribution. The squadron has returned to Iraq on three occasions since 2003, defending the Contingency Operating Base at Basra.

Casualties

On 19 July 2007, two Senior Aircraftmen from No.1 Squadron, SAC Matthew "Lip" Caulwell (22) of Birmingham and SAC Peter "Pete" McFerran (24) of Connah's Quay were killed during a rocket attack on Basrah Airfield. RAuxAF SAC Christopher Dunsmore attached to No.1 Squadron was also killed in an insurgent indirect fire attack on their base in Iraq. On 7 August 2007 Leading Aircraftman Martin 'Beardy' Beard from Mansfield was killed on his sister Rachael's 22nd birthday, during a fire fight with Iraqi insurgents in the Battle of Al Waki Market. This last action resulted in the award of the Military Cross to one of the section commanders. The Officer Commanding, Sqn Ldr Sutton was awarded the OBE.

During No 1. Squadron's last tour (2010) defending Bastion Air Base (Helmand Province, Afghanistan) the squadron lost two gunners; Senior Aircraftman Kinikki Griffiths who was involved in a road traffic accident on patrol whilst serving with B flight and Senior Aircraftman Scott Hughes (C flight). Hughes was killed when he was hit by a British Army Power boat in Cyprus whilst swimming in a recreation area during decompression (a period of rest and relaxation which is thought to help troops relax before returning home).

References

External links
 Official Website
 RAF Web

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Hidden Victims Pets are being abandoned by…
Hidden Victims Pets are being abandoned by their owners after foreclosure
Sady Lima, left, and Cecilia Martinez, right, hug a puppy that's been put up for adoption at the Stockton Animal Shelter in Stockton, Calif. In Stockton and other nearby cities with some of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation, animal shelters and rescue groups are inundated.
PUBLISHED: February 2, 2008 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: July 13, 2019 at 12:00 a.m.
STOCKTON, Calif. — The house was ravaged — its floors ripped, walls busted and lights smashed by owners who trashed their home before a bank foreclosed on it. Hidden in the wreckage was an abandoned member of the family: a starving pit bull.
The dog found by workers was too far gone to save — another example of how pets are becoming the newest victims of the nation's mortgage crisis as homeowners leave animals behind when they can no longer afford their property.
Pets "are getting dumped all over," said Traci Jennings, president of the Humane Society of Stanislaus County in northern California. "Farmers are finding dogs dumped on their grazing grounds, while house cats are showing up in wild cat colonies."
Abandoned pets are overwhelming animal shelters and drawing fury from bloggers, especially as photos of emaciated animals circulate on the Internet.
The first people to enter an abandoned house, such as property inspectors and real estate brokers, have discovered dogs tied to trees in backyards, cats in garages, and turtles, rabbits and lizards in children's bedrooms.
No one keeps track of the numbers of abandoned pets, but anecdotal evidence suggests that forsaken animals are becoming a problem wherever foreclosures are climbing.
Despite months of warning, many desperate homeowners run out the clock hoping to forestall an eviction. Then they panic, particularly if they are moving to a home where pets are not permitted.
The situation has become so widespread that the Humane Society urged homeowners faced with foreclosure to take their animals to a shelter.
Shelters are trying to keep up, but the spike in abandoned pets comes at a time when fewer people are adopting animals. Home sales are plunging to their lowest level in decades, and new homeowners are often the most likely to seek a pet.
Even people who are buying homes are not adopting pets.
"People are not bringing home puppies because times are tough, and animals cost money," said Sharon Silbert, president of Animal Rescue of Tracy, a community near Stockton.
The mortgage crisis showed few signs of easing after a real estate tracking company announced this week that many homeowners started to fall behind on mortgage payments in the last three months, setting the stage for more foreclosures this year.
The San Joaquin Animal Shelter in Stockton is fielding more desperate calls from animal owners about to be evicted. Many call as a last resort after being turned down by various rescue groups with no room for more animals.
"What we've always known is that when times are hard for people, they're hard for their pets," said Stephen Zawistowski, a vice president at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Abandoning animals is illegal in most states under anti-cruelty laws, but the laws are not rigidly enforced.

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Each February we celebrate American Heart Health Month. When you think of Valentine's Day, you think about love and flowers and hearts. This month, we'd like you to think about the hearts beating in each one of us. Think about taking the time and effort to help keep each heart beating, keeping it healthy. We can adjust our diet, cut down on stress, add some heart-healthy exercise, get regular check-ups, and a plethora of other steps toward getting and keeping your heart in a good place.
These are steps we all can do to cut down the risk of heart disease. Although this information is readily available and widespread, there is still a large section of society which, no matter how hard they try, may still suffer the effects of heart disease.
Heart disease doesn't just happen to those in the high-risk category. There can be many subtle conditions which will lead to issues such as stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Heart attacks and stroke are usually caused by circumstances over which we do have some power to control, but SCA can strike anyone, at any time, anywhere.
SCA can be caused by issues such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), which is the result of a thickening of the heart walls which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. HCM can often be missed in regular physical exams, and those who suffer from it often have no recognizable symptoms.
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome affects people when an extra electrical pathway runs between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. This additional pathway can cause a feedback effect which leads to a rapid heartbeat and can end with a fibrillating heart. Brugada and Long Q-T syndromes are also examples of electrical problems in the heart.
Heart attacks, although usually attributable to clogged arteries, can also lead to sudden cardiac arrest if untreated. Physical stress, dehydration, consumption of caffeine products, previous heart issues, illicit drugs, and congenital defects can also cause or contribute to SCA.
SCA, while often thought of as having no warning signs, can actually show indications as much as a month before the actual event. Atypical fatigue, fainting, dizziness, chest discomfort, unusual shortness of breath, or rapid or irregular heartbeat are all good reasons to see a medical specialist as soon as possible.
To recognize the importance of understanding and dealing with SCA and other heart issues, February has been designated American Heart Month, sponsored by the American Heart Association. It is their hope to spread the word about heart disease and prevention. You can visit their website for ideas and help for your own Heart Month promotions.
Use this February to make the changes necessary in your life, or help others with theirs, to work towards having a healthy heart and a long life.
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Left to right: Marie Sagaberd consoles Richard Archambault Jr. and Michael Husser at the memorial service for Richard Lynn Archambault on Sunday, Jan. 18.
service for Richard Lynn Archambault on Sunday, Jan. 18.
The sound of drums, Native American prayers and songs filled Lane's Longhouse on Jan. 18 as approximately 40 people gathered to celebrate the life of Richard Archambault who died on Nov. 18, 2014.
Archambault, a Lane alumnus who self-identified as a Lakota Indian, was a key person who led the planning and construction of the Longhouse. He spent the last ten years of his life working with LCC's native students and finding the cedar logs and hand-splitting planks for the main room walls of the Longhouse.
Archambault, a Vietnam veteran and retired police officer, graduated from LCC and sought a degree in photojournalism. He spent time volunteering at both Lane and the Sweet Home Forest Service.
The ceremony started with the Lakota prayer and continued with a drum piece that brought the crowd to tears, followed by speeches and many happy memories.
"I will be forever grateful that Richard came into the life of Lane Community College and gave his time to help us all. I will miss his smile and his infectious optimism, but I will always remember what he did to make this Longhouse a reality," Lane Community College President, Mary Spilde said.
Community elder and retired Lane Native American Programs Coordinator, Frank Merrill spoke about meeting Archambault as he was searching for his identity. Merrill participated in drum circles at LCC every Monday night. Archambault would come to watch, but never participated.
Merrill reminisced about Archambault saying he knew he was Indian, but didn't know how to live like one. Merrill helped Archambault along his path to self-identity and the two worked together in the creation of the Longhouse. "He understood how important it was to find that identity and I'm sure glad I was a big part of that life, because after I seen Richard become a part of my family, he was like a brother to me," Merrill said.
Archambault's son, Richard Archambault Jr., came to the memorial from out of state. He was presented with his father's eagle feather and heard several stories about his father's time in Oregon. The two were not close after Archambault's return from Vietnam and his descent into alcoholism. Even after Archambault became sober, his son had been concerned that his father would end his life alone, but said he was pleased to see the loving community his father had found at Lane.
The afternoon ended with poems, songs and a potluck in celebration of Archambault's life.


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Where Have Property Taxes Increased the Most?
updated March 18, 2019 by Maxime Croll
The median home value in the United States has risen by over $18,000 from 2007 to 2017, and American homeowners saw an average increase of $481 in property taxes over the same period. The San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California, metro area has seen the largest rise in median property taxes, having increased $2,625. Residents had highest median home value in 2017—up over $200,000 in 10 years—but owners here are only paying a 0.15% higher property tax rate.
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ValuePenguin's analysis revealed that the U.S. metro areas with the largest increase in property tax was not proportional to those areas with the highest increase in median home value.
This tax is money above and beyond that of your home insurance and mortgage—a charge for the land and value of your home. While not all states levy income taxes, every state has property taxes. These funds tend to support local construction, education and services to better the community. For your home specifically, a way to calculate your estimated property tax cost is by multiplying your assessed value of the house by the property tax rate in your area.
Kokomo, Indiana, saw the largest decrease in property taxes for median homeowner, decreasing by $376. Median property taxes decreased in less than 5% of metro areas we reviewed.
In 2017, Rochester, New York, had the highest effective tax rate at 2.95%—the median homeowner pays $4,259 on real estate taxes. This metropolitan area also had the costliest effective tax rate in 2007.
Residents of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut, metro area pay the highest property taxes in absolute terms at $7,436 in 2017.
Metro Areas with the Largest Increase in Effective Tax Rate
Northeast homeowners, and particularly those within Connecticut, faced some of the largest increases in their effective property tax rate. Across the top 10 metropolitan areas, there was a 0.61% increase in the effective property tax rate over the past decade. But residents of the Kingston, New York, metro area faced the largest increase of 0.82%, which helped lead to a $1,573 increase in median real estate taxes per year for homeowners.
10-Year Change in Effective Tax Rate
2017 Effective Property Tax Rate
Change in Median Home Value
Difference in Cost for Median Homeowner
Kingston, NY 0.82% 2.36% -$21,200 $1,573
New Haven-Milford, CT 0.77% 2.32% -$36,800 $1,308
Rockford, IL 0.69% 2.87% -$9,800 $623
Norwich-New London, CT 0.64% 1.85% -$34,200 $1,111
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT 0.61% 2.19% -$7,400 $1,402
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT 0.55% 1.75% -$73,100 $1,474
Binghamton, NY 0.55% 2.78% $14,900 $957
Ocean City, NJ 0.50% 1.49% -$42,400 $1,054
Manchester-Nashua, NH 0.49% 2.17% -$5,000 $1,293
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 0.48% 1.96% -$2,000 $992
In nine of the 10 metro areas with the largest effective tax rate increase, the median home value dropped over the last decade. However, larger decreases in home value didn't necessarily lead to more significant increases in property tax rates. For instance, the Salinas, California, metro area saw the largest decrease in median home value, $141,500, yet the effective tax rate increased by only 0.29%.
Similarly in Madera, California, home values had the largest percentage decrease, dropping by 28% over 10 years, though the effective tax rate increased by just 0.27%. And in Odessa, Texas, which had the largest percent increase in home values at 113%, the property tax rate declined by just 0.1%.
Metro Areas with the Biggest Change in Median Taxes Paid
Over the past 10 years, just 13 of the 283 metropolitan areas we surveyed in the U.S. experienced a decrease in median real estate taxes paid. In the majority of these regions, there was a relatively low difference in the effective tax rate—instead, the decrease was driven by a drop in median home values.
2017 Median Real Estate Taxes
Change in Cost for Median Homeowner
Kokomo, IN Metro Area $743 $1,119 -$12,800 -$376
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metro Area $2,006 $2,209 -$15,800 -$203
Port St. Lucie, FL Metro Area $2,143 $2,271 -$23,200 -$128
Gainesville, FL Metro Area $1,757 $1,872 -$27,900 -$115
Muncie, IN Metro Area $872 $981 -$2,900 -$109
Bismarck, ND Metro Area $2,115 $2,202 $116,000 -$87
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area $1,665 $1,732 -$12,100 -$67
Terre Haute, IN Metro Area $760 $821 $2,100 -$61
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Metro Area $1,273 $1,314 $10,500 -$41
Ocala, FL Metro Area $1,194 $1,226 -$25,400 -$32
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area $1,595 $1,618 -$7,200 -$23
Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metro Area $1,142 $1,159 $8,900 -$17
Columbia, SC Metro Area $949 $951 $20,200 -$2
The influence of falling home prices on property tax was particularly pronounced in states like Florida, where the subprime mortgage crisis severely affected the value of real estate from 2008 onwards. While Florida's median home value bounced back by 2017, some places may have struggled to keep pace with the overall statewide recovery and ended up paying a lower level of property taxes.
In contrast, there were 22 metro areas in which the median homeowner paid at least $1,000 more in property taxes in 2017 than in 2007. The cause differed, with some regions experiencing a particularly large increase in home values, whereas others faced an above-average increase in the effective tax rate.
For instance, the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California, Austin-Round Rock, Texas, and Corvallis, Oregon, metro areas each experienced over a $100,000 increase in their median home value since 2007. This rise in home prices caused the median real estate taxes in each metro area to increase by $2,625, $1,475 and $1,297, respectively, even though the average change in effective tax rate across these metro areas was 0%.
Change in Effective Tax Rate
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 0.15% $203,300 $2,625
Kingston, NY 0.82% -$21,200 $1,573
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA 0.19% $18,200 $1,540
Ithaca, NY 0.23% $45,700 $1,487
Austin-Round Rock, TX -0.25% $106,100 $1,475
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT 0.55% -$73,100 $1,474
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT 0.61% -$7,400 $1,402
Iowa City, IA 0.31% $54,800 $1,381
Midland, TX 0.05% $85,700 $1,354
New Haven-Milford, CT 0.77% -$36,800 $1,308
Corvallis, OR 0.08% $102,900 $1,297
Manchester-Nashua, NH 0.49% -$5,000 $1,293
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA 0.40% $35,600 $1,269
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 0.31% $31,800 $1,233
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 0.42% $10,600 $1,185
Burlington-South Burlington, VT 0.24% $33,600 $1,166
Norwich-New London, CT 0.64% -$34,200 $1,111
Lebanon, PA 0.43% $25,800 $1,057
Ocean City, NJ 0.50% -$42,400 $1,054
Elmira, NY 0.30% $31,000 $1,053
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 0.12% $60,700 $1,042
Springfield, MA 0.36% $13,400 $1,000
Metro Areas with the Biggest Decrease in Effective Tax Rate
The effective tax rate declined in just 45 of the 283 metropolitan areas we analyzed, or 16%. And across the 10 metro areas with the largest decline, the median real estate taxes paid still increased by an average of $395.
Bismarck, ND Metro Area -0.80% 0.85% $116,000 -$87
Fargo, ND-MN Metro Area -0.44% 1.15% $71,200 $183
Grand Forks, ND-MN Metro Area -0.38% 1.13% $70,600 $319
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area -0.35% 1.79% $69,500 $745
Kokomo, IN Metro Area -0.25% 0.75% -$12,800 -$376
Austin-Round Rock, TX Metro Area -0.25% 1.80% $106,100 $1,475
College Station-Bryan, TX Metro Area -0.22% 1.57% $47,000 $457
Laredo, TX Metro Area -0.18% 1.92% $28,400 $361
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metro Area -0.16% 1.39% $41,600 $423
Williamsport, PA Metro Area -0.16% 1.43% $44,700 $452
How Are Property Taxes Calculated? What Causes Them to Change?
Property taxes are levied by state and local governments on homeowners, and the taxes are often used to fund local public services. Therefore, the property tax rate for homeowners in a given year may vary based on the budget of your school district or county. They will also increase or decrease based on your property's value.
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying your home's assessed value by the sum of applicable millage rates, then subtracting any tax credits you're eligible for.
Assessed Home Value: Depending on the county you live in, how your home's value is assessed and how frequently it's assessed will vary. Assessments typically take place every one to five years, and are often based on the market value of homes similar to yours that have been sold. However, we recommend referring to your local government's guidelines for how property taxes are assessed within the county.
Millage Rates: A millage rate represents how much you would pay in taxes per dollar-value of your home, with one mill representing a 1/1000th of a dollar. There are separate millage rates for the different parties your property taxes go to. For instance, say your county charged 10 mills, the local school board charged 20 mills and your municipality charged 5 mills. Your total millage rate from these three sources would be $0.035, meaning you'd pay $3,500 in property taxes on a home with a $100,000 assessed value, before accounting for tax credits.
Tax Credits: You may be eligible for tax credits for a number of reasons—for instance, they're frequently available to seniors or people with disabilities.
Property tax limits are in place in most of the U.S., 44 states, plus D.C. These limits are imposed at the state level and restrain either the rate at which assessed values can grow annually, the property tax rate or the rate of growth in property tax revenue annually.
How Do Property Taxes Impact Homeowners?
Assuming they took out a mortgage to finance their home purchase, property taxes can represent a significant additional monthly expense for homeowners. The taxes are usually paid by the homeowner as part of their monthly mortgage payments, along with principal, interest and insurance, into an escrow account. Someone with estimated annual property taxes of $4,200 a year, therefore, will contribute $350 per month into escrow as part of their mortgage payment. Homeowners who do not have a mortgage or forego the option to make escrow payments will have to pay the full annual tax on their own.
Property taxes can also give new homeowners sticker shock when they see the contribution they'll need to make when closing on their home purchase. Homeowners who borrow to finance their home purchase may have to pay their lender anywhere from two months to a year of property taxes up front. Additionally, lenders may require that borrowers also deposit several additional months of property tax payments in case tax bills are ultimately higher than lender estimates.
Property taxes aren't the only unexpected closing expenditures home buyers may face, either, as many insurance costs also need to be paid upfront. Lenders will require new buyers to pay up to a year's worth of homeowners insurance premiums before finalizing their purchase, along with two additional months of premiums as a deposit. Using the nationwide average annual home insurance premium of $1,083 as an example, this up-front payment for 14 months' worth of homeowners insurance would come out to over $1,260. And title insurance, legally required in all real estate transactions, costs over $1,300, on average.
Methodology & Full Results
ValuePenguin calculated the effective tax rate in each metropolitan area by comparing a region's median real estate taxes paid and home value. We only used data for owner-occupied houses, and contrasted figures from 2007 and 2017, the most recent year for which data is currently available. Metropolitan areas were excluded from our analysis if data was missing for one or both years surveyed.
Abilene, TX -0.03% $38,600 $512
Akron, OH 0.28% -$200 $401
Albany, GA 0.41% $16,400 $609
Albuquerque, NM 0.29% $11,300 $636
Alexandria, LA 0.26% $41,800 $421
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ 0.48% -$2,000 $992
Altoona, PA 0.15% $33,400 $526
Amarillo, TX -0.01% $38,000 $624
Ames, IA 0.17% $43,800 $921
Anchorage, AK 0.02% $36,200 $510
Ann Arbor, MI 0.00% $27,900 $463
Appleton, WI 0.01% $17,700 $326
Asheville, NC 0.05% $37,000 $327
Athens-Clarke County, GA 0.11% $16,600 $339
Auburn-Opelika, AL 0.07% $25,200 $219
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 0.10% $27,300 $311
Bakersfield, CA 0.34% -$51,100 $366
Bangor, ME 0.35% $11,200 $601
Barnstable Town, MA 0.20% -$14,500 $712
Baton Rouge, LA 0.33% $36,600 $672
Battle Creek, MI 0.34% $2,600 $429
Bay City, MI 0.40% -$14,500 $209
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 0.17% $25,300 $518
Bellingham, WA 0.16% $50,000 $892
Billings, MT -0.05% $62,100 $462
Binghamton, NY 0.55% $14,900 $957
Birmingham-Hoover, AL 0.12% $20,800 $276
Bismarck, ND -0.80% $116,000 -$87
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA 0.11% $45,900 $462
Bloomington, IN 0.04% $43,000 $392
Boulder, CO -0.02% $162,400 $806
Bowling Green, KY 0.16% $25,400 $385
Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 0.07% $29,900 $475
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 0.01% $17,700 $296
Brunswick, GA 0.24% -$9,700 $308
Burlington, NC 0.17% $14,000 $356
Canton-Massillon, OH 0.25% $2,600 $366
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL -0.03% -$15,800 -$203
Casper, WY 0.15% $35,800 $480
Cedar Rapids, IA 0.42% $24,100 $967
Champaign-Urbana, IL 0.23% $24,700 $826
Charleston-North Charleston, SC -0.02% $45,300 $195
Charleston, WV 0.16% $9,200 $215
Charlottesville, VA 0.17% -$10,700 $412
Chattanooga, TN-GA 0.11% $24,400 $350
Cheyenne, WY -0.03% $46,700 $237
Chico, CA 0.19% -$19,200 $434
Clarksville, TN-KY 0.06% $44,900 $438
Cleveland, TN 0.01% $33,600 $202
Coeur d'Alene, ID 0.02% $21,900 $167
College Station-Bryan, TX -0.22% $47,000 $457
Colorado Springs, CO 0.01% $57,900 $290
Columbia, MO 0.02% $40,500 $402
Columbia, SC -0.09% $20,200 -$2
Columbus, GA-AL 0.33% $14,000 $515
Columbus, IN -0.01% $19,600 $156
Columbus, OH 0.28% $16,300 $750
Corpus Christi, TX 0.14% $36,400 $800
Cumberland, MD-WV 0.19% $19,000 $395
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX -0.35% $69,500 $745
Dalton, GA 0.21% $1,900 $279
Danville, IL 0.15% $4,900 $196
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 0.37% $17,400 $778
Dayton, OH 0.42% $5,000 $631
Decatur, AL 0.04% $32,800 $155
Decatur, IL 0.44% $8,000 $581
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL 0.10% -$19,200 $42
Dothan, AL 0.10% $34,300 $207
Dover, DE 0.15% $17,400 $392
Dubuque, IA 0.35% $36,100 $996
Duluth, MN-WI 0.25% $16,200 $543
Eau Claire, WI 0.05% $27,600 $530
El Centro, CA 0.33% -$46,300 $426
El Paso, TX 0.22% $23,700 $750
Elkhart-Goshen, IN -0.01% $15,700 $132
Erie, PA 0.02% $31,100 $595
Evansville, IN-KY 0.00% $27,900 $222
Fairbanks, AK -0.06% $25,500 $179
Fargo, ND-MN -0.44% $71,200 $183
Farmington, NM 0.37% $8,100 $600
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO 0.19% $14,200 $406
Fayetteville, NC 0.05% $26,700 $349
Flagstaff, AZ 0.16% -$11,100 $412
Flint, MI 0.34% -$19,300 $98
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL 0.05% $42,100 $211
Florence, SC -0.06% $22,000 $32
Fond du Lac, WI 0.13% $11,300 $392
Fort Smith, AR-OK 0.14% $25,500 $293
Fort Wayne, IN -0.09% $19,500 $67
Fresno, CA 0.27% -$47,600 $404
Gadsden, AL 0.11% $19,600 $193
Gainesville, FL 0.09% -$27,900 -$115
Gainesville, GA 0.12% $16,900 $366
Glens Falls, NY 0.27% $16,800 $744
Goldsboro, NC 0.08% $16,000 $222
Grand Forks, ND-MN -0.38% $70,600 $319
Grand Junction, CO 0.03% $1,400 $73
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI 0.08% $27,600 $507
Great Falls, MT -0.01% $34,700 $308
Greeley, CO -0.13% $97,800 $225
Green Bay, WI 0.00% $14,000 $232
Greensboro-High Point, NC 0.14% $11,900 $311
Greenville, NC 0.05% $42,100 $445
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV 0.27% -$27,000 $377
Hanford-Corcoran, CA 0.20% -$16,200 $365
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA 0.18% $29,800 $725
Harrisonburg, VA 0.17% $11,600 $409
Hattiesburg, MS 0.27% $28,700 $549
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC 0.11% $17,600 $252
Hot Springs, AR 0.25% $13,400 $401
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 0.11% $30,700 $318
Huntsville, AL 0.08% $31,200 $245
Idaho Falls, ID 0.00% $29,000 $218
Jackson, MI 0.30% -$11,500 $270
Jackson, MS 0.31% $26,600 $592
Jackson, TN 0.04% $9,000 $101
Jacksonville, FL 0.11% $3,700 $257
Jacksonville, NC 0.19% $29,300 $465
Jefferson City, MO -0.04% $35,400 $232
Johnson City, TN 0.10% $32,900 $327
Johnstown, PA 0.17% $2,000 $180
Jonesboro, AR 0.09% $35,900 $296
Joplin, MO 0.08% $22,500 $244
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 0.27% $5,900 $505
Kansas City, MO-KS 0.11% $20,800 $449
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA 0.06% $32,700 $284
Knoxville, TN -0.04% $26,100 $101
Kokomo, IN -0.25% -$12,800 -$376
Lafayette, LA 0.29% $19,000 $503
Lake Charles, LA 0.32% $54,700 $603
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ 0.20% -$47,500 $121
Lancaster, PA 0.31% $24,000 $962
Lansing-East Lansing, MI 0.21% $600 $324
Laredo, TX -0.18% $28,400 $361
Las Cruces, NM 0.27% $13,100 $452
Lawrence, KS 0.09% $32,200 $580
Lawton, OK 0.08% $36,800 $396
Lewiston-Auburn, ME 0.43% $3,500 $706
Lexington-Fayette, KY 0.11% $29,800 $444
Lima, OH -0.03% $16,200 $165
Lincoln, NE -0.12% $35,600 $453
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR 0.12% $28,800 $353
Logan, UT-ID 0.11% $48,900 $484
Longview, TX 0.02% $38,300 $471
Longview, WA 0.04% $31,400 $363
Lubbock, TX 0.04% $38,600 $726
Lynchburg, VA 0.09% $21,000 $258
Madera, CA 0.27% -$91,400 $237
Madison, WI 0.15% $26,200 $829
Mansfield, OH 0.26% -$14,300 $114
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 0.10% $16,400 $397
Medford, OR 0.29% -$10,200 $786
Memphis, TN-MS-AR 0.03% $16,400 $212
Merced, CA 0.22% -$70,000 $213
Michigan City-La Porte, IN -0.08% $8,900 -$17
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 0.01% $10,100 $211
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 0.13% $10,100 $442
Missoula, MT 0.07% $69,500 $824
Mobile, AL 0.14% $16,500 $248
Modesto, CA 0.25% -$70,300 $364
Monroe, LA 0.31% $36,600 $479
Monroe, MI 0.08% -$4,500 $84
Montgomery, AL 0.08% $14,500 $146
Morgantown, WV 0.06% $62,100 $357
Morristown, TN 0.05% $35,700 $238
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA 0.20% $14,700 $721
Muncie, IN -0.09% -$2,900 -$109
Napa, CA 0.16% -$14,900 $962
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN -0.12% $76,500 $275
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI 0.22% $11,700 $460
Ocala, FL 0.12% -$25,400 -$32
Odessa, TX -0.10% $79,200 $893
Ogden-Clearfield, UT 0.02% $57,500 $421
Oklahoma City, OK 0.18% $35,700 $594
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 0.08% $28,000 $649
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI 0.08% $18,300 $483
Owensboro, KY 0.08% $28,200 $331
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA 0.20% -$48,800 $948
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL 0.02% -$7,200 -$23
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL 0.07% $1,100 $126
Peoria, IL 0.41% $15,900 $849
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 0.10% -$13,400 $188
Pine Bluff, AR 0.01% $12,900 $86
Pittsburgh, PA -0.13% $37,200 $462
Pittsfield, MA 0.41% $13,600 $998
Pocatello, ID -0.02% $29,900 $249
Port St. Lucie, FL 0.05% -$23,200 -$128
Prescott, AZ 0.07% $7,500 $212
Provo-Orem, UT 0.02% $58,700 $341
Pueblo, CO -0.06% $23,800 $65
Punta Gorda, FL 0.09% -$5,500 $136
Racine, WI 0.30% -$10,500 $329
Rapid City, SD 0.01% $44,500 $608
Reading, PA 0.34% $600 $597
Redding, CA 0.26% -$6,600 $604
Richmond, VA 0.08% $15,900 $311
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 0.31% -$54,400 $746
Roanoke, VA 0.04% $29,900 $311
Rochester, MN 0.12% $39,800 $651
Rochester, NY 0.21% $22,400 $917
Rockford, IL 0.69% -$9,800 $623
Rocky Mount, NC 0.26% $16,000 $426
Rome, GA 0.17% $12,300 $326
Salem, OR 0.20% $30,300 $751
Salinas, CA 0.29% -$141,500 $914
Salt Lake City, UT 0.05% $52,900 $477
San Angelo, TX 0.18% $54,300 $973
Santa Fe, NM 0.25% -$10,100 $687
Savannah, GA 0.18% $16,900 $465
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL 0.06% -$13,500 $21
Sheboygan, WI -0.06% $5,600 $9
Sherman-Denison, TX -0.03% $40,700 $558
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 0.28% $38,300 $537
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD -0.16% $41,600 $423
Sioux Falls, SD -0.06% $51,500 $597
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI -0.13% $10,500 -$41
Spartanburg, SC -0.04% $20,000 $82
Springfield, IL 0.22% $22,600 $695
Springfield, MO 0.13% $18,000 $318
Springfield, OH 0.04% $10,800 $188
St. Cloud, MN 0.25% -$4,600 $401
St. George, UT 0.11% $31,100 $457
St. Joseph, MO-KS 0.04% $15,600 $181
St. Louis, MO-IL 0.24% $12,900 $560
State College, PA -0.11% $66,400 $618
Sumter, SC -0.04% $26,700 $120
Syracuse, NY 0.15% $27,500 $896
Tallahassee, FL 0.13% $3,500 $256
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 0.02% -$12,100 -$67
Terre Haute, IN -0.09% $2,100 -$61
Toledo, OH 0.31% -$3,700 $354
Topeka, KS 0.15% $19,200 $457
Tucson, AZ 0.30% -$28,400 $347
Tulsa, OK 0.14% $31,000 $467
Tuscaloosa, AL 0.13% $21,600 $258
Tyler, TX 0.08% $35,700 $606
Utica-Rome, NY 0.30% $20,900 $815
Valdosta, GA 0.47% $7,600 $622
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA 0.29% -$67,800 $813
Victoria, TX 0.14% $45,200 $826
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC 0.15% $6,800 $425
Visalia-Porterville, CA 0.23% -$30,800 $323
Waco, TX 0.09% $35,400 $653
Warner Robins, GA 0.28% -$4,100 $310
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 0.25% -$33,900 $829
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA 0.20% $32,600 $741
Wausau, WI 0.04% $7,200 $184
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH 0.05% $8,500 $120
Wenatchee, WA 0.04% $66,200 $647
Wheeling, WV-OH 0.03% $25,100 $207
Wichita Falls, TX 0.27% $18,600 $581
Wichita, KS 0.10% $26,100 $465
Williamsport, PA -0.16% $44,700 $452
Wilmington, NC 0.15% $19,500 $445
Winchester, VA-WV 0.12% -$19,000 $186
Winston-Salem, NC -0.01% $7,500 $44
Yakima, WA 0.05% $32,400 $401
York-Hanover, PA 0.38% $9,900 $843
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA 0.07% $8,600 $196
Yuba City, CA 0.21% -$24,000 $433
Yuma, AZ 0.37% -$19,100 $391
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Neighbors Two is a three act play to be performed on a raised stage in front of the audience. There are two scenes: the open living area of the Desantos' home, and the wrap-around new porch of the Solomons' next door.
Lisa has just been given a ride home from school by her new boyfriend, Steve, who is a college freshman. He has recruited her to march in an anti-gas-drilling protest rally in which he is a major organizer. Lisa is excited by her role in the march, but she knows her mother would not want her to date an older man. Greg's guitar music can be heard in the background.
Lisa is frustrated because Honey, her friend, neighbor, and confidant, is not returning her calls. In a monologue at the proscenium, she complains about how royalty payments from gas exploration have changed all the people she knows. Gretchen walks in from the kitchen garden. Lisa suspects she has been at the Solomons' house, and probably with Billy. The two dispute proper clothing for Lisa.
Duke and Fred, his brother-in-law, both lawyers, return from the successful conclusion of a dispute between Oakstone Electric and Bear Mountain Township. The conversation is about green causes, Esther Solomon's proposed restaurant, and the possibility of a protest rally. Dina enters with more celebratory wine. Honey drives up in her new blue convertible, greets everyone, and the two teens walk to the back exit. After a brief celebration the women retire, leaving Duke and Fred to talk. Duke accidentally finds a pregnancy test kit and worries that his daughter is pregnant.


I'don't know about you but I' terrified of Spiders. Even if most of them are often quite harmless. Sure, they might do great things for the environment, but it is best they stay outside!
But learning about them is truly fascinating —especially this particular spider that was recently found by a Chinese orange farmer named Li Wenhua.
This particular spider is actually a member of an ancient species, and documentation of it has been limited. That's why it's so impressive that it was finally captured on camera!
The farmer initially didn't think it was a spider at all, but some kind of ancient cultural relic.
After an internet search, Wenhua learned that the creature was a Chinese hourglass spider, or li shi pan fu zhu in Chinese. Which was confirmed by Zhao Li, head of the Insect Museum of West China. This has only been seen only six other times.
"The spider has very high value in scientific research. It is an extremely rare species in Sichuan." Li said. "I had spend great effort trying to find it, but I didn't see one." This creature was just that elusive!
The oldest evidence of the Chinese hourglass spider, a kind of trapdoor arachnid, dates back to 2 B.C.E. It was mentioned in Er Ya, the oldest surviving Chinese dictionary.
The farmer is taking care of the spider for now, but he has decided that he'd sell the spider to a good home, provided the price and the conditions are right. Knowing just how rare this spider is, there are sure to be countless folks clamoring to adopt this unique-looking arachnid.
This spider is pretty creepy-looking, but it's absolutely fascinating that something so rare has been documented. What an incredible moment for science!


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Q: How can we have $T_n \xrightarrow{\mathbb P_\vartheta} \vartheta$ if $T_n$ are defined on different spaces? Here is how I understand the standard parametric model in statistical inference:
We have a r.v. $X:\Omega \to \Psi$ which has some known to us distribution yet the exact parameter is unknown to us. So we know that $\text{Law}(X)\in(\mu_\vartheta)_{\vartheta \in \Theta}$. How we have $X_1, \ldots, X_n$ which are i.i.d. copies of $X$. We build some estimator $T_n: \Psi^n\to\Theta$ which should allow us to estimate the real $\vartheta \in \Theta$ by looking at some sample values $(x_1,\ldots, x_n) \in \Psi^n$.
Then we define $\mathbb P_\vartheta := \mu_\vartheta^{\otimes n} $ and all sorts of properties $T_n$ can have. E.g. we call $T_n$ consistent if $$ \forall \vartheta \in \Theta:  T_n \xrightarrow{\mathbb P_\vartheta} \vartheta.$$ But how does it make sense if each $T_n$ is defined on a different space and $n$ is also in the definition of $\mathbb P_\vartheta$?
My interpretation doesn't seem to sum up. Any clarifications are hugely appreciated.

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The Reform advocate, Vol. 9
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Q: Probability to get a chocolate snowman or a chocolate reindeer $N\in \mathbb{N}$ christmas presents will be distributed. In every gift there is additional either a chocolate snowman or a chocolate reindeer. It will be independent of each other and with the same probability of giving out gifts with a chocolate snowman or chocolate reindeer. So let $X_1, \ldots  , X_n$ be independent and Bernoulli-distributed with probability of success $p =\frac{1}{2}$. The event $\{X_j = 1\}$ means that in the $j$th present there is a chocolate reindeer. Let $a_n$ be the probability that at least 60% of the $n$ gifts distributed contains a chocolate reindeer.
(a) Calculate $a_{10}$ explicitly. Enter intermediate steps.
(b) Use the inequality $\displaystyle{P\left [\left |\frac{1}{n}\sum_{j=1}^nX_j-p\right |\geq \epsilon\right ]\leq \frac{1}{4n\epsilon^2}}$ from Bernoulli's weak law of large numbers, to estimate $a_{100}$. Does it hold $a_{100}<a_{10}$ ?
(c) Determine $\displaystyle{\lim_{n\rightarrow \infty}a_n}$.
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What exactly does $a_n$ mean? Is it the probability $P\left [X_1, \ldots , X_n\geq 0.6\cdot n\right ]$ ?


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Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and stars, (the latter being more likely to be called 'pips' today, although this term is technically incorrect). These rank insignia were worn on shoulder epaulettes. The star is that of the Order of the Bath. The Crown has varied in the past, with the King's Imperial Crown being used from 1910 until it was replaced by the St Edward's Crown from the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.
All officers' badges on service dress were originally of gilding metal, except for rifle regiments and the Royal Army Chaplains' Department, which used bronze instead. A variety of alternative materials and prints have been used on various styles of dress.
The insignia was moved to the shoulder boards in 1880 for all officers in full dress, when the system of crowns and stars was reorganised on similar lines to that seen today. Exceptions included the rank of brigadier general (now brigadier – see below) and until 1902, a captain had just two stars and a lieutenant one star. From 1871, the rank of ensign (cornet in cavalry regiments) was replaced with the rank of second lieutenant, which had no insignia. The 1902 change gave the latter a single star and the insignia of lieutenants and captains were increased to two and three stars respectively. In addition to the shoulder badges, officers' ranks were also reflected in the amount and pattern of gold lace worn on the cuffs of the full-dress tunic.
Brigadier generals wore a crossed sword and baton symbol on its own. In 1922 the rank was replaced with colonel-commandant, a title that reflected the role more accurately, but which many considered to be inappropriate in a British context. From 1928 the latter was replaced with the rank of brigadier with the rank insignia used to this day.
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The WoodMaxx WM-8H hydraulic auto-feed chipper is a robust self-feeding PTO driven wood chipper attachment that mounts to the 3-point hitch of your tractor. This PTO wood chipper is compact, yet built to withstand commercial use. Dual powered infeed rollers grab and pull material into the chipper head using two powerful hydraulic motors. These motors are powered by the chipper's self-contained hydraulic pump and tank. High quality made in the USA knives are standard equipment on all WM-series wood chippers. The WoodMaxx WM-series chippers are so unique and innovative that they are now patent pending. Attempts have been made to copy this machine, but there is only one WoodMaxx! Check out these features.
- Variable infeed speed 10-75 ft. /min.
- Weight 990 lbs. (shipping) steel shipping crate L=46" x W=36" x H=48"
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers are the perfect combination of size, weight, and features. Compact enough to easily move around, yet strong enough to get the tough jobs done. WM-series chippers are loaded with features typically found on much larger commercial machines that are much more expensive. The strength of our machines start with using heavy formed Q-235 (American standard A-36) structural steel plate; the strongest plate steel available. Each piece is CNC plasma cut, and meticulously welded. WoodMaxx WM-series chipper exclusive structural design includes a 2" diameter main shaft that passes through the flywheel housing and is supported by 3 bearings: 1 pillow block and 2 flange bearings. This feature, combined with the 2" shaft, allows the flywheel to run true and ads a great deal of strength. This design sets WoodMaxx chippers far apart from the competition, and it is a design feature you should not overlook when shopping for a chipper.
The WoodMaxx WM-8H requires a tractor with a category 1 or 2 three point hitch and at least 19 hp. at the PTO. Of course chipping capacity is directly related to horse power and torque, therefore with 19 hp. you can expect to chip 4" hard and 6" soft material and with 50 hp. you can expect to chip any material up to 8" in diameter with no trouble. In testing a 30 hp. tractor gave excellent work to fuel consumption results. Tractors with more than 50 hp. will not over power or damage the wood chipper since it is shear bolt protected, but will simply consume more fuel to accomplish the same results.
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers offer a larger 8"x 8" infeed to easily accept those crooked branches. Other 8" chippers open 8" wide, but only 4-1/2" high.
WoodMaxx WM-series chippers use a 24" dynamically computer balanced 200 lbs. flywheel to run smooth and deliver the energy to easily chip all types of material. Competitors use a wide range of flywheel weights, but through thorough testing and experimentation, WoodMaxx has discovered that the 200 lbs. flywheel is ideal for this size of wood chipper.
All WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers are equipped with made in USA knives and made in USA Holo-Krome class 12.9 knife bolts. Designed for extreme duty - there is no better material that can be used for superior life and performance than our heat treated, through hardened, high carbon, high chromium, A-8 tool steel knives.
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers come standard with reversible dual edge knives installed. This means you get twice the work out of one set of knives! These knives are bolted into a milled pocket in the flywheel, incorporating a new flywheel pocket design developed at WoodMaxx. Unlike most other reversible knives, which are only held on by bolts, the flywheel on the WM-series chipper was redesigned to actually help to hold the knives on. This eliminates knife and bolt breakage that can be found on other dual edge knife systems. And, as always, these knives are made right in the USA of hardened, high carbon A-8 tool steel, right here in upstate New York.
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers are now equipped with a convenient tachometer/ hour meter. The tachometer allows the operator to see the actual RPM of the flywheel to ensure that the chipping head is running at the optimal recommended speed. Proper flywheel speed is important to develop the inertia required to chip hard material and evacuate the chamber effectively. The hour meter is helpful to ensure that proper maintenance intervals are kept in accordance with WoodMaxx recommendations. This all-weather meter is water proof and weather tight.
WoodMaxx WM-8H chippers are complete with a self-contained hydraulic pump and a 38L (7) gallon reservoir tank to power the two infeed motors. Hydraulics are not required from your tractor. Hydraulic motors are a standard SAE 2 hole "A" mount. What does this mean to you? Down the road if there is a need to replace the motor, it can be found just about anywhere. Please note, you will need at least 19 horsepower at the PTO to operate this machine.
The WoodMaxx WM-8H wood chipper utilizes JIC (joint industrial council) hose fittings and hoses rated for 5000 psi. For you this means that if you ever need to replace a hydraulic hose, that your local tractor supply or auto parts store can make hoses while you wait. JIC fittings are widely used in hydraulic fluid transfer, the military, and are typically very easy to come by. No trying to chase down an adapter because of mismatched threads.
The hydraulic hose configuration for the WM-8H has been streamlined to eliminate the possibility of snagging a hose and offers a sleek new look.
Along with the new hose configuration, the WM-8H now includes the additional protection of nylon hydraulic hose wrap for long life. This hose wrap reduces chaffing and protects the hoses from environmental damage.
The addition of this valve allows for very precise infeed roller speed without causing back pressure on the hydraulic pump. This allows the user to regulate the speed of the infeed rollers to exactly match their tractors capabilities while increasing the life of the hydraulic pump.
Variable speed (10-75 ft./min) aggressive dual counter-rotating hydraulic powered infeed rollers work together to pull material into the chipper head. This feature allows the user to slow the infeed speed down to accept large material.
Another WoodMaxx exclusive! Designed by WoodMaxx, copied by others. We all know what happens to the branches when they reach the flywheel, but getting the material to pull into the chippers quickly and effectively is the trick. Many factors come into play when designing an effective infeed roller: the overall diameter, blade spacing, tooth angle, type of steel, hardness, down pressure and speed. After countless hours of research and development on the infeed system, we have developed a large diameter (6.25") infeed roller that easily climbs up and grabs the branches to bite in and efficiently pull the material into the flywheel at up to 75 ft./min. The larger the roller, the easier it rolls over the material. The smaller the roller, the more likely it is to slip and spin on the branches. We equate this to the small wheels of a shopping cart stopping when it contacts a small stone in the parking lot. WoodMaxx auto feed chippers utilize infeed rollers with high carbon steel chisel teeth. This type of infeed roller is found on larger, much more expensive machines.
We have also spaced the teeth out to prevent material like leaves and bark from getting impacted between the teeth. This allows the roller to self-clean, and also allows the 165 lbs. of down pressure to focus on fewer teeth which increases the bite. These rollers, along with the high tension springs aggressively bite into any type of material. After welding, these rollers are induction hardened to ensure that the teeth stay sharp for many years to come. The advantage of this type of roller is that is aggressively grabs any size limb up to 8" with or without leaves. Small, vine type material as well as long or short needle pine is no problem for the WoodMaxx WM series chipper. Vines, leaves, and small branches won't wrap around the roller as they would on other chippers. The advanced design of our infeed rollers is a feature that should not be overlooked when shopping for a wood chipper. Our infeed roller designs are so effective and unique that we now have patents pending.
All WoodMaxx WM-series chippers are category 1 quick hitch compatible. WoodMaxx is the only PTO chipper that works with quick hitch (**John Deere I-match requires a special top link that we make for this purpose, please call to specify if you need this). Save time by never leaving the seat of your tractor to link up with the WM-series wood chipper. Attaching the chipper to your quick hitch takes only seconds. Please note, you'll need the Premium PTO shaft or a longer imported PTO shaft if you have a quick hitch (contact us for more info). Check out our video tab to see the quick hitch in action! No quick hitch? No problem. The chipper will easily attach to a standard 3pt hitch, just back in and insert the pins. No need to force the draw arms of your tractor around the draw pins (as with many other implements).
360 degrees of rotation and two finger operation. We have incorporated a convenient handle that effortlessly allows you to swivel the discharge chute so that you can direct the chips into the back of a truck or trailer without having to move the entire machine. Simply push down on the handle and swing the chute. When you release the handle a spring loaded pin drops down to lock the chute into position. No tools required.
Because of its robust weight and to prevent the machine from sinking into the soft ground during operation, the new WM-8H offers a wide footprint skid type support base. This base is angled upward on the end to prevent digging into the ground while transporting.
The automatic belt tensioner on the WM-8H hydraulic pump drive belt keeps consistent pressure on the belt. If the drive belt is too tight then excessive bearing and or pump failure is likely, too loose and the belt will slip. This feature eliminates the need to adjust the belt, ensures that proper tension is achieved, and increases the longevity of the pump and bearings. Also saves you the hassle of constant adjustment.
You asked for it and we delivered! In 2012 WoodMaxx developed the first adjustable chipper base legs. These adjustable legs will help accommodate a larger variety of tractors. This innovation allows you to more easily meet the required PTO shaft angle (less than 15 degrees) on larger tractors. Simply insert the adjustable legs, and then slide the pin into the hole for your required leg height. WoodMaxx wood chippers are able to accommodate tractors that have a PTO height from 18" to 30" high.
WoodMaxx WM-series PTO wood chippers incorporate a series of precisely located ventilation holes in the flywheel chamber. This feature creates a strong vacuum that draws air into the flywheel chamber and in combination with the fan blades on the back of the flywheel forcefully ejects the chips out of the chamber. This keeps the discharge chute clear, and reduces the chances of a jam. The WoodMaxx patent pending hole pattern is specifically designed to bring the air into the chamber at the optimal volume and location. Other machines have tried to copy this feature, but have not achieved the same results!
The 2" main shaft on the WM-series wood chipper passes through the flywheel housing and is supported by 1 pillow block and 2 flange bearings. This feature, combined with the 2" shaft, allows the flywheel to run truer, and adds a great deal of strength. Other chippers use a 1-3/4" shaft, 2 pillow block bearings, and the flywheel is cantilevered beyond the bearing. With this setup, there is a possibility of breaking a bearing housing the machine jams.
WM-8H... 990 lbs. (shipping) steel shipping crate L=46" x W=36" x H=48"
WoodMaxx WM-series wood chippers use heavy gauge 8 MM thick Q235 (American Standard A-36) structural steel plate for the flywheel housing. Since the flange bearings are mounted on the flywheel housing, this gives added strength and rigidity. Other chippers use only 1/4" steel.
WoodMaxx WM-series chippers are equipped with extreme duty 5/8" wide cogged drive v-belts. Cogged v-belts run cooler, and transfer more torque than plain smooth v-belts. Although the OEM belts are very high quality, if the need arises, the standard BX size allows you to purchase replacement v-belts at any auto parts store. Other chippers use 15 mm belts - try to find those in the USA!
Safety is paramount on WoodMaxx chippers. Located on the top of the infeed bin, the WM-8H utilizes an easy to activate hydraulic auto-feed stop safety bar to disengage the infeed rollers in case of an emergency, or to clear the infeed bin if necessary. By simply pulling down on the bar, the user can stop and even reverses the direction of the infeed rollers.
This feature allows the user to access the handle from either side of the machine. The center lift point allows the WM-series chipper to use stronger tension springs, increasing the infeed ability.
The infeed hopper on the WM-series wood chippers is horizontal and approximately table height for easy material loading.
This robust chipper comes with an equally robust 3 year warranty. Our service department also stocks a full line of replacement parts.
WoodMaxx chippers come shipped to you in a steel crate and are almost completely assembled. Simply attach the infeed bin, discharge chute, PTO shaft (included), and attach to your tractor. All WoodMaxx chippers are given a comprehensive 22 point inspection, and are serviced prior to leaving our warehouse. The drive belts have been aligned and tightened, knives have been installed, adjusted, and torqued down, and bearings have been greased. These and other steps performed here greatly reduce assembly time on your end. Just follow the illustrated, American written, user friendly assembly manual (and watch the video), and you will be up and running in about 2 hours.
WoodMaxx 3-pt. hitch mounted wood chippers are extremely robust, and can handle heavy use. Designed in upstate New York, each machine we offer is thoroughly tested on our 18 acre proving grounds before being offered to the public. With years of experience and thousands of machines in service today, we are confident that this machine can handle even the toughest projects that you have. Our machines are currently in service in several commercial applications, such as: the Army Corps of Engineers, college campuses, municipalities, tree farms, golf courses, apartment complexes, and thousands of residences. WoodMaxx chippers are also represented around the globe, with machines as far away as Hawaii, and Alaska, as well as several countries including: Chile, Russia, Panama, Colombia, Poland, United Arab Emirates, Israel, west Africa, Greece, Norway, Iceland, Ecuador, Honduras, Ireland and of course Canada.
Do not be fooled by imitators. WoodMaxx is the original chipper of this design. We have spent hundreds of hours designing and testing to create this machine, and utilize the best components available. There are some copies of the WM-8H on the market, but if it does not say "WoodMaxx" it is not the same machine. WoodMaxx offers the highest level of quality and innovation with many exclusive features not found anywhere else. Cheap knock-offs do not have the quality workmanship and history of satisfied customers that WoodMaxx has. Additionally, WoodMaxx warranty and replacement parts do not apply or fit on copied machines. Just compare our reviews to those of the competitors, and you can see for yourself!
Average Customer Review: 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 190 Write a review.
I don't like doing reviews until I've used my equipment for a while so here it is: 3 years ago I received the 8H Chipper and have used it to chip left over tops from my cutting firewood for personal use. I've chipper roughly 30 yards since and have had no issues with the machine. Excellent quality.
Received my chipper in about 7 days. Was well protected in a metal frame during shipping. No damage Color matches my Kubota perfectly. I highly encourage having a friend present to help assemble. The machine is stout. I associate heavy stout machinery with quality. Also found that you can not assemble infeed bar mounting bolts by yourself if you have assembled the infeed shoot. I would suggest inserting and tightening the back two bolts before you assemble infeed shoot if assembling by yourself. Plate steel can get heavy when trying to manipulate and bolt down at the same time. Upon completion of assembly hydraulic system purged just fine. Tested unit out that evening with everything from 1" to about 6" and played with the feed rate. WOW, what a beast. Hewed it up and spit the chips right out. What a phenomenal piece of machinery. I will be buying my other attachments from woodmaxx in the future. I can appreciate great quality when I see and feel it.
Bought this last July and waited a while to finally get it going. Did have a few issues on the PTO shaft (my fault) so I contacted Joel at Customer Service and sent him some pictures and he came right back and gave me how much to have them cut. This is a beautiful piece of equipment, well designed, well made, and just awesome on what it does. Ran some big pine limbs through it right after I fired it up and it is just unbelievable!! The product is great, the company that sells is great, their service is great and I can only hope that this review puts somebody over the top to purchase one of these from WoodMaxx since my chipper is AWESOME!!!
First time owner of a PTO wood chipper and the WM-8H is great! Handles large brush easily and I really like the hydraulic feed, having the ability to back out any jams. Well built machine!
Very happy with the customer service of this company and the shipping department was great with keeping me informed on where and what was happening. The chipper showed up a week earlier than they were estimating and the shipping company was more than happy to work with me when It arrived. Now for the chipper. It was a very good investment. It has taken the four massive piles of debris I had from cutting down a bunch of pines and turned into two little piles. Very please with, and recommend, the chipper to anybody that is looking for one . I would definitely recommend the hydraulic over the mechanical, but that is just preference on my end.


World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. will promote its upcoming WrestleMania 21 pay-per-view event with a multimillion-dollar multimedia campaign, the company said Wednesday.
WrestleMania 21 will take place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles April 3.
The wrestling organization said it will spend more than $5 million on the "WrestleMania Goes Hollywood" campaign, which will use a mix of traditional national media with local ads, street-level guerilla marketing and a grassroots mall tour.
WWE added that the Hollywood theme is appropriate as it intends to release the first two movies under its WWE Films banner later this year, and it recently signed "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a three-picture deal.
WrestleMania commercials can be seen on TBS, Turner Network Television, Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" and DirecTV Inc. On radio, commercials can be heard in 17 markets. And WWE will use online advertising and content integration on IGN.com (www.ign.com) and CBS Sportsline.com (cbs.sportsline.com).
A series of WWE movie trailers parodying great moments in recent cinema history -- such as When Harry Met Sally, Dirty Harry, A Few Good Men, Pulp Fiction, Braveheart, Forrest Gump and Basic Instinct -- will be the campaign's centerpiece.
More than 290 Regal Cinemas in the top 25 markets are airing 30-second WrestleMania 21 commercials and will air the Forrest Gump parody trailer on their "Lobby Entertainment Network," which consists of plasma screens in 520 theaters.
AMC Theaters will also show the Forrest Gump parody trailer in 146 of their digital theaters starting March 18.
"Whether our fans are going to or renting movies, listening to the radio, sitting home eating a pizza while watching TV, drinking a cold glass of milk, going to the mall, or surfing the net, we want them to know about WrestleMania 21," WWE executive vice president of marketing Kurt Schneider said in a prepared statement.
"Our fans are entertainment junkies," he added. "When our current, casual and lapsed fans consume entertainment in the home or out on the town, we want them to view WrestleMania 21 as a must-see event in April."


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Ordinarily, people do not think of alcohol as a drug, but that is exactly what it is, and like any drug, it can be abused in the sense of used for nonmedical purposes. It can also become addictive, producing withdrawal symptoms when the addict is denied the drug. Delirium tremens, marked by nightmares, disorientation and agitation, is a common alcohol withdrawal symptom; others include seizures and agitation. Family members, in addition to the individuals themselves, often suffer, and terribly so.
Many addicts, either on their own or at the insistence of those closest to them (or sometimes under the orders of a judge, who may require it as an alternative to a prison sentence), eventually acknowledge the need to overcome their problem and return to a normal, healthy life. Alcohol rehab is available for such people, but it always requires hard work on the part of the person who wishes to reform. Unfortunately, many patients go back to alcohol soon after completing the rehabilitation program.
Alcohol rehab programs vary greatly in their approaches, but their are always certain things that must be done for rehabilitation to be possible. Since in many cases the body, and not just the mind, has become physically dependent on the drug, the body must first be detoxified. This may require a supervised medical detox so that he or she does not experience painful withdrawal symptoms. Once that is done, the patient can move on to individual and group therapy to work out the ways of thinking that are common with addiction. All aspects of addiction must be treated.
The professionals who work at alcohol rehab centers know that they must adjust their methods of treatment to fit each patient, for no two of their cases are exactly the same; these people differ in their age, religious backgrounds, level of addiction and length of addiction. After detox it is recommended to spend time in an inpatient rehab often followed by a halfway house for the most hopeful transition into a live of recovery.
When young adults head off to college they are faced with a new found freedom from a life that has more or less been supervised by their parents thus far. Clearly college is supposed to be about furthering education and finding a career path, however, with the reigns loosened, college also becomes a school for partying, which typically involves drugs and alcohol these days.
In a 2002 to 2013 study, research revealed that roughly 20% of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 drink alcohol and use illegal drugs. Many of these young men and women begin experimenting with substances in their first year in college.
The same 2002 to 2013 study determined that, each year, 383,000 students used marijuana for their first time, amounting to an average of 1,000 students a day. Around 450,000 underage students began drinking alcohol each year. More disturbingly, the estimated number of college students who started using prescription painkillers like Oxycontin and Percocet was 251,000 students in one year.
A successful college experience most definitely involves getting to class, passing exams and discovering a passion. Along with that, young people learn how to socialize as adults. Unfortunately, in the culture today, socializing for young adults involves drinking and drugs in a big way. There's nothing wrong with cutting loose a bit and living while we're young, but there is a fine line between just having a good time and opening a valve that could lead to serious alcohol and substance abuse problems.


My guess is that the moment you read this question, someone came to mind. Maybe they are someone you simply lost track of. Maybe they are someone you intentionally or unintentionally hurt through your own pain, anger, or simple thoughtlessness.
Don't wait for the "right" time because there is no right time.
Make peace with this person today. Send the person a note that says, "I'm sorry." You'd be surprised how powerful this can be.
Or, give yourself the gift of peace by letting it go. The best way to let it go is to practice the Forgiveness Meditation.
Don't wait another moment. Do it now.


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David Ibañez, Web - Managing Editor
Tags: Local, News
Northeast Side auto shop destroyed in afternoon fire
Tilden Complete Car Care Center burns Wednesday on Perrin Beitel Road
An automotive shop on the city's Northeast Side was destroyed Wednesday afternoon when a fire swept through the building.
The fire was reported just after 1:30 p.m. at Tilden Complete Car Care Center in the 9700 block of Perrin Beitel Road.
Employees said they were working on a vehicle when the fire started. They were able to get out safely.
The fire spread quickly throughout the building and firefighters encountered large flames when they arrived.
Firefighters utilized all of their resources in the battle, including dumping water on top of the building from an aerial ladder truck.
"Firefighters did a tremendous job of containing the fire to this just one building. As you can see behind me, the building neighbors a Dairy Queen restaurant. Flames got really close to the awning of that restaurant. It could have very easily spread to that restaurant," San Antonio Fire Department spokesman Christian Bove said.
The Fire Department said the building is a total loss.
David Ibañez
David Ibañez has been managing editor of KSAT.com since the website's launch in October 2000.


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Netflix's The Ripper Is Not About The Serial Killer You're Thinking Of
But they do share chilling similarities.
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By Gretchen Smail
While Jack the Ripper is known as one of the most notorious serial killers of the 1880s, people outside of England are probably less familiar with his 1970s copycat. The Yorkshire Ripper, the subject of Netflix's true crime docuseries The Ripper, terrorized women in the north of England from 1975 to 1980. It was only after he killed at least 13 women that police were finally able to capture him and reveal the Yorkshire Ripper's true identity: Peter Sutcliffe.
Per The Washington Post, Sutcliffe was born in 1946 in Bingley, England. He quit school at 15 and worked numerous menial jobs before becoming a gravedigger and a truck driver. During this time, he developed a deep hatred for women. His attacks began in July 1975 when he hammered and slashed Wilma McCann in the town of Keighley. A month later, he struck again using the same method in a nearby town.
It wasn't long before a pattern emerged, and Sutcliffe's notoriety grew. He was soon dubbed the new Ripper, as he seemed to be drawing inspiration from the original serial killer. As crime historian and tour guide Richard C. Cobb explained on the Jack the Ripper tour site, both men attacked women in low-income areas where people were more likely to turn a blind eye. Both killers would only operate on weekends, and they'd attack suddenly and savagely, often mutilating the lower abdomen. Both men almost always left their victims outdoors, along with a trail of clues for police to find.
As The Ripper explores, though, comparing the two serial killers ended up being a major mistake that hampered police investigations for years. Jack the Ripper exclusively targeted sex workers, and so the 1970s police officers were overly invested in finding a perpetrator who only killed sex workers. Per The Guardian, for years, authorities failed to listen to the victims who survived Sutcliffe's attacks because they weren't sex workers and "didn't fit with the police's preconceived idea about who they were looking for." Calling him the Yorkshire Ripper may have been a convenient way to identify him to the press, but wholly misunderstanding Sutcliffe's motivations and misogyny allowed him to evade capture for years.
"It was just a miracle they did not apprehend me earlier — they had all the facts," Sutcliffe later said, per The Washington Post. He was eventually captured on May 22, 1981, and convicted of 13 counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Sutcliffe died of coronavirus on Nov. 13 at the University Hospital of North Durham, a few miles from the prison where he was serving a life sentence.
According to The Daily Mail, Chief Constable John Robins later apologized for how they mishandled the case and made Sutcliffe into a larger-than-life figure. "On behalf of West Yorkshire Police, I apologize for the additional distress and anxiety caused to all relatives by the language, tone, and terminology used by senior officers at the time in relation to Peter Sutcliffe's victims," Robins said. "Such language and attitudes may have reflected wider societal attitudes of the day, but it was as wrong then as it is now."
But the fight against the Yorkshire Ripper name continues. Already, The Ripper's subjects have taken issue with the title being used in conjunction with Sutcliffe once again. Richard McCann is Wilma McCann's son, and he told The Daily Mail he would have never participated in the project if he'd known they were going to call it The Ripper. (Richard claimed the production team initially told him it was called Once Upon A Time in Yorkshire.) "It mythologizes him and almost makes him a larger than life character and I wonder whether or not that actually inspired him to go and do more because, 'Oh I've got this term now, I've got a brand,'" he explained. "It's so disappointing that we are here it over and over again, possibly inspiring the next serial killer."


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