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Washington Post shuts down citing inability to compete with teenagers on TikTok
Caz Smith
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By Caz Smith
The world's most famous investigative journal has today closed its doors, following a series of missteps in recent weeks that saw the newspaper accidentally lose vital scoops to teenagers on social media. The news comes in the wake of a string of revelations by the children of White House officials which undercut the administration's official messaging – and unveiling a string of troubling covid infections as well as revealing the President's dire health situation.
"Gosh darn it they did it again," said one reporter seen throwing his hat on the floor and jumping on it repeatedly. "I've been working on that scoop for months! Does that dumbass Trump kid even know he just revealed the world's largest case of political corruption, or is he just dumb enough to gloat about that stuff on social media and think he can get away with it?"
Other reporters have given up turning up to White House press conferences, choosing to instead spend their days refreshing the TikTok feed of Claudia Conway, and frantically writing down whatever she posts. "So far today we've established that Trump has a 50% chance of survival, Kellyanne Conway lied about her test results, and that Cindy has a crush on Jason which is totally controversial because he was dating her best friend Kayleigh last term which is like totes cray," explained one grizzled Post reporter. "These revelation could spell the end of the current US administration if true, and is also terrible news for Corey who has secretly been crushing on Cindy for months."
The paper, famed for its "Democracy dies in darkness" had recently also been forced to change its slogan to "democracy dies either way apparently" after the Trump administration's open and unabashed corruption over four years led to no apparent consequences for Trump or his family. "They literally stole money from a children's charity and they didn't even get a slap on the wrist," sighed one reporter. "I mean, what's the point of even reporting on this stuff anymore if nobody's even going to do anything about it. I might as well spend my time doing more productive things for society, like becoming a shelf-packer. Anyway, to answer your question the canned tomatoes are in aisle 5."

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Centrioles, the major component of animal centrosomes, are conserved cell organelles that duplicate once per cell cycle in order to maintain their number. Abnormalities in the centriole duplication process can lead to disease, including primary microcephaly and cancer in humans. At the same time, centrioles are very large (~400x200nm in humans) protein assemblies that seem to have few distinct structural components (SAS-6, STIL, CPAP, Cep135 and microtubules in humans). It is thus both important and intriguing to understand how centrioles form, and what are the mechanistic roles of their components. In this effort we are joined by the groups of Profs. Pierre Gönczy (cell biology, EPFL, Switzerland) and Michel Steinmetz (biophysics of microtubules, Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland).
SAS-6 forms oligomers at the core of centrioles that determine the overall 9-fold symmetry of this organelle. Using a combination of X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy we have distinguish two different oligomeric forms of SAS-6. The first, a 9-fold symmetric ringwas resolved from Chlamydomonas reinhardtii but appears common in most organisms. The second, a 9-fold symmetric double spiral, appears restricted to the nematode worms. However, whether as spirals or rings, SAS-6 has the same function of forming an initial framework for subsequent centriole components.
"Ring or spiral? Chlamydomonas reinhardtii SAS-6 forms rings in vitro (top: electron micrograph on left, crystallographic model on right), whereas SAS-6 from Caenorhabditis elegans forms long spiral structures (bottom: top: electron micrograph on left, crystallographic model on right)."
Recent studies have shed light on what other centriole proteins may look like. Crystallographic studies of CPAP showed that it adopts a unique domain fold, with periodicity that matches that of tubulin in microtubules. We postulate that fibrils of CPAP may provide a molecular ruler for elongating centrioles.
SAS-5, the nematode equivalent of STIL, showed on the other hand a complex arrangement comprising two oligomerisation domains. Overall SAS-5 is a hexamer, and we believe it may form a seeding point from where SAS-6 oligomers emanate.
Bianchi S, Rogala KB, Dynes NJ, Hilbert M, Leidel SA, Steinmetz MO, Gönczy P, Vakonakis I (2018) Interaction between the Caenorhabditis elegans centriolar protein SAS-5 and microtubules facilitates organelle assembly. Mol Biol Cell 29, 722-735.
Cutts EE, Inglis A, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I, Hatzopoulos GN (2016) The centriolar protein CPAP G-box: an amyloid fibril in a single domain. Biochem Soc Trans 43, 838-43.
Rogala KB, Dynes NJ, Hatzopoulos GN, Yan J, Pong SK, Robinson CV, Deane CM, Gönczy P, Vakonakis I (2015) The Caenorhabditis elegans protein SAS-5 forms large oligomeric assemblies critical for centriole formation. eLife 4, 10.7554/eLife.07410.
Hatzopoulos GN, Erat MC, Cutts E, Rogala KB, Slater LM, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I (2013) Structural analysis of the G-box domain of the microcephaly protein CPAP suggests a role in centriole architecture. Structure 21, 2069-77.
Hilbert M, Erat MC, Hachet V, Guichard P, Blank ID, Flückiger I, Slater L, Lowe ED, Hatzopoulos GN, Steinmetz MO, Gönczy P, Vakonakis I (2013) The Caenorhabditis elegans centriolar protein SAS-6 can form a spiral that is consistent with imparting a 9-fold symmetry. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 110, 11373-8.
Kitagawa D, Vakonakis I, Olieric N, Hilbert M, Keller D, Olieric V, Bortfeld M, Erat MC, Flückiger I, Gönczy P, Steinmetz MO (2011) Structural Basis of the 9-Fold Symmetry of Centrioles. Cell. 144, 364-75.
Malaria is a parasitic disease virtually absent in the developed world, but that still affects developing countries strongly. Most malaria deaths are caused by a single parasite species, Plasmodium falciparum, and many can be attributed to obstruction of small blood vessels in tissues by red blood cell clumps. Cytoadherence of infected erythrocytes is mediated by a system unique to P. falciparum that includes the PfEMP1 protein family and other parasite components.
Our research focuses on how parasite proteins exported to the host cell endow the erythrocyte with adhesion characteristics, as well as alter its shape and mechanical properties. Overall the parasite exports ~500 proteins, many of which are unique to Plasmodia. Despite being putative targets for therapeutic intervention, ~75% of these proteins have no functional annotation. We try to understand their function by studying the interactions between parasite-parasite and parasite-host components using structural biology and biophysics. We collaborate closely with Prof. Hans-Peter Beck (cell biology, SwissTPH) in these efforts.
We previously determined the structure of the intracellular domain of PfEMP1, the main parasite adhesion receptor, by NMR and SAXS. This segment, termed ATS, mediates adhesion forces from outside the infected erythrocyte to the cytoskeleton. Our analysis suggested that ATS is largely flexible in solution with only a single well-folded core. Yet, ATS is highly conserved. We showed that some of the conserved but flexible segments of ATS form complexes with members of the parasite PHIST protein family, and determined the first structures and complexes of PHIST proteins. A specific PHIST member, PFE1605w (also known as LyMP) was shown to strengthen cytoadherence by linking the PfEMP1 adhesion receptor with the erythrocyte cytoskeleton.
We currently study how parasite components interact with the erythrocyte cytoskeleton, and in so doing form protrusions on the host cell surface (knobs) on which PfEMP1 locates. We use computational modelling, as well as more traditional schematics, to visualise what knobs look like.
Cutts EE, Laasch N, Reiter DM, Trenker R, Slater LM, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I (2017) Structural analysis of P. falciparum KAHRP and PfEMP1 complexes with host erythrocyte spectrin suggests a model for cytoadherent knob protrusions. PLoS Pathog 13, e1006552.
Oberli A, Zurbrügg L, Rusch S, Brand F, Butler ME, Day JL, Cutts EE, Lavstsen T, Vakonakis I, Beck HP (2016) Plasmodium falciparum PHIST Proteins Contribute to Cytoadherence and Anchor PfEMP1 to the Host Cell Cytoskeleton. Cell Microbiol 18, 1415-28.
Warncke JD, Vakonakis I, Beck HP (2016) Plasmodium Helical Interspersed Subtelomeric (PHIST) Proteins, at the Center of Host Cell Remodeling. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 80, 905-27.
Watermeyer JM, Hale VL, Hackett F, Clare DK, Cutts EE, Vakonakis I, Fleck RA, Blackman MJ, Saibil HR (2016) A spiral scaffold underlies cytoadherent knobs in Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes. Blood 127, 343-51.
Oberli A, Slater LM, Cutts E, Brand F, Mundwiler-Pachlatko E, Rusch S, Masik MFG, Erat MC, Beck HP, Vakonakis I (2014) A Plasmodium falciparum PHIST protein binds the virulence factor PfEMP1 and comigrates to knobs on the host cell surface. FASEB J 28, 4420-4433.
Mayer C, Slater L, Erat MC, Konrat R, Vakonakis I (2012) Structural analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) intracellular domain reveals a conserved interaction epitope. J Biol Chem. 287, 7182-9.
Interaction between the Caenorhabditis elegans centriolar protein SAS-5 and microtubules facilitates organelle assembly.
Bianchi S, Rogala KB, Dynes NJ, Hilbert M, Leidel SA, Steinmetz MO, Gönczy P, Vakonakis I.
Mol Biol Cell 2018, 29, 722-735.
Structural analysis of P. falciparum KAHRP and PfEMP1 complexes with host erythrocyte spectrin suggests a model for cytoadherent knob protrusions.
Cutts EE, Laasch N, Reiter DM, Trenker R, Slater LM, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I.
PLoS Pathog. 2017, 13, e1006552.
Coupling Form and Function: How the Oligomerisation Symmetry of the SAS-6 Protein Contributes to the Architecture of Centriole Organelles.
Ford JE, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I.
Plasmodium Helical Interspersed Subtelomeric (PHIST) Proteins, at the Center of Host Cell Remodeling.
Warncke JD, Vakonakis I, Beck HP.
Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 2016, 80, 905-27.
Plasmodium falciparum PHIST proteins contribute to cytoadherence and anchor PfEMP1 to the host cell cytoskeleton.
Oberli A, Zurbrügg L, Rusch S, Brand F, Butler ME, Day JL, Cutts EE, Lavstsen T, Vakonakis I, Beck HP.
Cell Microbiol 2016, 18, 1415-28.
A spiral scaffold underlies cytoadherent knobs in Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes.
Watermeyer JM, Hale VL, Hackett F, Clare DK, Cutts EE, Vakonakis I, Fleck RA, Blackman MJ, Saibil HR.
The centriolar protein CPAP G-box: an amyloid fibril in a single domain.
Cutts EE, Inglis A, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I, Hatzopoulos GN.
Biochem Soc Trans 2015, 43, 838-43.
The Caenorhabditis elegans protein SAS-5 forms large oligomeric assemblies critical for centriole formation.
Rogala KB, Dynes NJ, Hatzopoulos GN, Yan J, Pong SK, Robinson CV, Deane CM, Gönczy P, Vakonakis I.
Elife 2015, 4, doi: 10.7554/eLife.07410.
A Plasmodium falciparum PHIST protein binds the virulence factor PfEMP1 and comigrates to knobs on the host cell surface.
Oberli A, Slater LM, Cutts E, Brand F, Mundwiler-Pachlatko E, Rusch S, Masik MFG, Erat MC, Beck HP, Vakonakis I.
FASEB J 2014, 28, 4420-33.
Structural Analysis of the G-Box Domain of the Microcephaly Protein CPAP Suggests a Role in Centriole Architecture.
Hatzopoulos GN, Erat MC, Cutts E, Rogala KB, Slater LM, Stansfeld PJ,Vakonakis I.
Hilbert M, Erat MC, Hachet V, Guichard P, Blank ID, Flückiger I, Slater L, Lowe ED, Hatzopoulos GN, Steinmetz MO, Gönczy P, Vakonakis I.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013, 110, 11373-8.
Characterization of 14-3-3-ζ Interactions with Integrin Tails.
Bonet R, Vakonakis I, Campbell ID.
J Mol Biol. 2013, 425, 3060-72.
Structural analysis of collagen type I interactions with human fibronectin reveals a cooperative binding mode.
Erat MC, Sladek B, Campbell ID, Vakonakis I.
J Biol Chem. 2013, 288, 17441-50.
The GPS motif is a molecular switch for bimodal activities of adhesion class G protein-coupled receptors.
Prömel S, Frickenhaus M, Hughes S, Mestek L, Staunton D, Woollard A, Vakonakis I, Schöneberg T, Schnabel R, Russ AP, Langenhan T.
Cell Rep. 2012, 2, 321-31.
Structural analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) intracellular domain reveals a conserved interaction epitope.
Mayer C, Slater L, Erat MC, Konrat R, Vakonakis I.
J Biol Chem. 2012, 287, 7182-9.
Structural basis of the 9-fold symmetry of centrioles.
Kitagawa D, Vakonakis I, Olieric N, Hilbert M, Keller D, Olieric V, Bortfeld M, Erat MC, Flückiger I, Gönczy P, Steinmetz MO.
The streptococcal binding site in the gelatin-binding domain of fibronectin is consistent with a non-linear arrangement of modules.
Atkin KE, Brentnall AS, Harris G, Bingham RJ, Erat MC, Millard CJ, Schwarz-Linek U, Staunton D, Vakonakis I, Campbell ID, Potts JR.
J Biol Chem. 2010, 285, 36977-83.
Implications for collagen binding from the crystallographic structure of fibronectin 6FnI1-2FnII7FnI.
Erat MC, Schwarz-Linek U, Pickford AR, Farndale RW, Campbell ID, Vakonakis I.
J Biol Chem. 2010, 285, 33764-70.
Multi-factorial modulation of IGD motogenic potential in MSF (migration stimulating factor).
Ellis IR, Jones SJ, Staunton D, Vakonakis I, Norman DG, Potts JR, Milner CM, Meenan NA, Raibaud S, Ohea G, Schor AM, Schor SL.
Exp Cell Res. 2010, 316, 2465-76.
Latrophilin signaling links anterior-posterior tissue polarity and oriented cell divisions in the C. elegans embryo.
Langenhan T, Prömel S, Mestek L, Esmaeili B, Waller-Evans H, Hennig C, Kohara Y, Avery L, Vakonakis I, Schnabel R, Russ AP.
Dev Cell. 2009, 17, 494-504.
The structure of an integrin/talin complex reveals the basis of inside-out signal transduction.
Anthis NJ, Wegener KL, Ye F, Kim C, Goult BT, Lowe ED, Vakonakis I, Bate N, Critchley DR, Ginsberg MH, Campbell ID.
EMBO J. 2009, 28, 3623-32.
Motogenic sites in human fibronectin are masked by long range interactions.
Vakonakis I, Staunton D, Ellis IR, Sarkies P, Flanagan A, Schor AM, Schor SL, Campbell ID.
J Biol Chem. 2009, 284, 15668-75.
Identification and structural analysis of type I collagen sites in complex with fibronectin fragments.
Erat MC, Slatter DA, Lowe ED, Millard CJ, Farndale RW, Campbell ID, Vakonakis I.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009, 106, 4195-200.
Structural analysis of the interactions between paxillin LD motifs and alpha-parvin.
Lorenz S, Vakonakis I, Lowe ED, Campbell ID, Noble ME, Hoellerer MK.
Solution structure and sugar-binding mechanism of mouse latrophilin-1 RBL: a 7TM receptor-attached lectin-like domain.
Vakonakis I, Langenhan T, Prömel S, Russ A, Campbell ID.
Winners of the 2016 group archery competition!
We are always looking for people with interest in malaria, centrioles or structural biology in general; informal enquiries from prospective graduate students and postdocs by e-mail(with CV) are welcome.
Funding for PhDs (called DPhils in Oxford) is provided through a number of different programmes. This page in the Departmental website provides a complete list. Students in our group are typically funded through the Wellcome Trust Structural Biology, BBSRC Interdisciplinary Bioscience, EPSRC Systems Biology or Biochemistry programmes.
We advertise postdoctoral vacancies at the main Departmental website.


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Parafia Najświętszej Maryi Panny Wniebowziętej w Łętowicach – parafia rzymskokatolicka, znajdująca się w diecezji tarnowskiej, w dekanacie Wojnicz.

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Parafie diecezji tarnowskiej
Parafie pod wezwaniem Najświętszej Maryi Panny Wniebowziętej
Religia w gminie Wierzchosławice
Łętowice (województwo małopolskie)

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è un personaggio immaginario della serie di manga, anime e videogiochi Galaxy Angel. Come per tutti gli altri personaggi della serie, il nome Vanilla H è un riferimento ad uno specifico cibo, in questo caso alla vaniglia. Il suo Emblem Frame è l'Harvester.

Il personaggio

Nell'anime
Ragazzina dai capelli verdi e dalla carnagione pallida che parla raramente, Vanilla è una ragazza estremamente calma e tranquilla. La maggior parte delle volte in cui parla, fa riferimento a Dio o parla in modo enigmatico. Ha una strana macchina, conosciuta come nanomacchina, nella propria stanza, a cui spesso si rivolge in preghiera. Ciò nonostante Vanilla è anche una ragazza molto premurosa e sempre pronta ad eseguire gli ordini. È anche evidentemente dotata di un forte temperamento che però tende a tenere nascosto. È in grado di guarire le ferite degli altri, e la gemma rossa sulla sua fronte a volte può proiettare un potente fascio laser. Vanilla è anche in grado di comunicare con vari animali, come quando parla con alcune scimmie nell'episodio 18.

Nei videogiochi
Vanilla H possiede l'abilità di controllare le nanomacchine affinché eseguano vari compiti, come alterare il proprio aspetto o curare le ferite, benché questo richieda un grande dispendio di controllo mentale, sopprimendo di conseguenza i propri sentimenti. Benché Vanilla si comporti come se non avesse emozioni, si tratta di una persona molto premurosa e fedele alle compagne, al punto di arrivare ad esaurire le proprie forze pur di aiutare il prossimo. Pilota l'Emblem Frame Harvester, che è una grande colonia di nanomacchine, utilizzata per riparare o rifornire gli altri Emblem Frame durante i combattimenti. Anche il gatto che si vede spesso con lei, è in realtà composto da nanomacchine.

Nel manga
La caratterizzazione del personaggio di Vanilla nel manga è molto simile a quella che ha nell'anime, con l'unica differenza rappresentata dal suo nanobot. A differenza che nell'anime, Vanilla non porta con sé Normad, ma una strana creatura simile ad una volpe, che passa la maggior parte del proprio tempo sulla sua spalla. la creatura, conosciuta come Nanobot può trasformarsi in abiti differenti, aiutarla in alcune delle sue operazioni di guarigione e manifesta il proprio affetto per lei. Vanilla ha una personalità molto onesta ed obbediente, benché abbia la tendenza a "strafare", facendo preoccupare chiunque le è intorno, incluso Takuto e le Angels. Svilupperà un sentimento particolare proprio nei confronti di Takuto, quando questo la fa sorridere.

Doppiatori
In Galaxy Express, Milfeulle Sakuraba è doppiata in giapponese da Mika Kanai, in inglese da Anna Cummer, in spagnolo da Jhaidy Barboza, in tagalog da Rowena Raganit mentre in portoghese da Fernanda Bulara.

Apparizioni
 Galaxy Angel (2001) - Serie TV anime
 Galaxy Angel (2001) - Manga
 Galaxy Angel Z (2002) - Serie TV anime
 Galaxy Angel A (2002) - Serie TV anime
 Galaxy Angel (2002) - Videogioco
 Galaxy Angel Party (2003) - Manga
 Galaxy Angel AA (2003) - Serie TV anime
 Galaxy Angel S (2003) - Special
 Galaxy Angel: Moonlit Lovers (2002) - Videogioco
 Galaxy Angel 2nd (Beta) (2004) - Manga
 Galaxy Angel X (2004) - Serie TV anime
 Galaxy Angel: Eternal Lovers (2002) - Videogioco
 GALAXY ANGEL ~The Musical~ìì (2005) - Musical

Note

Collegamenti esterni
Vanilla H sul sito

Personaggi di Galaxy Angel


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Premier League gossip: Chelsea star wanted by PSG, Man City identify Kompany replacement
The latest Premier League news and rumours.
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante in action against Manchester United
Transfer talk is now in full flow with Premier League clubs bracing themselves for a busy summer.
The FA Cup final may only have been last weekend and the Champions League final still 10 days away but top-flight clubs are already planning how their squads will look next season.
Man City will be looking for a Vincent Kompany replacement while a host of the leading clubs will be in the market for new faces.
We take a look at the latest rumours from around the Premier League
Chelsea star wanted by PSG
PSG have made Chelsea's N'Golo Kante their top transfer target this summer.
According to The Sun, the french side are desperate for midfield reinforcements and believe they can land the World Cup winner in the upcoming window.
While the report also states that should the Ligure 1 outfit fail to land Kante, then they could turn their attention to Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure.
Harry Maguire wanted by Man City
Pep Guardiola has made Harry Maguire his No.1 target as a replacement for the departing Vincent Kompany.
The current Manchester City captain confirmed he will be leaving the Blues this summer on Sunday morning, returning to his former club Anderlecht to become the club's new player-manager.
And according to the Mail, Maguire is seen as the perfect replacement for the Belgium international, but City will have to pay a world-record fee to land the 26-year-old.
Sanchez set for Man United exit
Alexis Sanchez is ready to cut short his holiday and return to pre-season early in the hope of getting fit and forcing a move away from Manchester United.
According to a report in The Sun, the Chilean star is desperate to quit Old Trafford this summer and make a return abroad away from England.
But his £505,000-a-week wages are proving a stumbling block with clubs reluctant to match such a huge sum.
Everton target Belgium international
Everton have reportedly made a move for PSG defender Thomas Meunier.
Marco Silva is keen to add some competition for right-back Seamus Coleman this summer, and according to the Mirror, the 27-year-old is on the Blues' radar.
The Belgium has another year left on his PSG deal but is open to a move to the Premier League.
West Ham chase goalkeeper
West Ham are ready to make a move for Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
The 37-year-old is out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer, and according to the Evening Standard, the Hammers are ready to make an offer to the former City man.
Caballero is expected to be brought in as a back-up option to current No.1, Lukasz Fabianski.


YInMn Blue (Oregon State University).
Scientists at Oregon State University have described their discovery of a vivid new blue pigment that doesn't fade.
YInMn Blue, or "MasBlue" as it is known, was found while scientists were researching materials for electronics applications. The team was led by Mas Subramanian, a materials science professor at OSU.
"If I hadn't come from an industry research background – DuPont has a division that developed pigments and obviously they are used in paint and many other things – I would not have known this was highly unusual, a discovery with strong commercial potential," he said, in a statement.
The pigment is composed of the elements Yttrium, Indium, Manganese and Oxygen.
OSU notes that blue pigments have often been unstable, with many fading easily and containing toxic materials. However, the fact that YInMn Blue was synthesized at such high temperatures indicated to Subramanian that the compound was very stable.
The scientists received a patent for the new pigment in 2012 and pigment specialist Shepherd Color Co. began testing YInMn Blue. Citing its UV absorbance and stability in outdoor weathering, experts say that the pigment could reduce surface temperatures, energy consumption and cooling costs. OSU reports that Shepherd Color Co. has licensed the patent for commercialization.


The Dee Hotel (pictured) on Grange Road might actually become a hotel if a planning application is successful.
Pub chain and Dee Hotel owner J D Wetherspoon has submitted a planning application (details – submitted in March) to convert the upper floors of the pub into hotel accommodation consisting of 16 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. This pdf document includes photos of what some of the upper floor space currently looks like. There is no car parking facility at the Dee Hotel.
A lack of local hotel accommodation has long been a criticism of West Kirby. Many residents will recall the contentious plans for the Sail Hotel scheme at the Marine Lake. Does this proposal from JD Wetherspoon offer a solution or not? Have your say in the comments below.
Great news if it happens. West Kirby needs hotel rooms.
The Dee Hotel is long overdue a makeover – it hasn't been updated since Wetherspoon's took it over 15 years ago. This sounds like really good news.
I actually emailed Wetherspoons suggesting that they use it as a hotel once again… Looks like they liked the idea.
I can remember back in the late 40's/early 50's that it was a hotel or am I wrong?
Good news. for West Kirby having another Hotel.


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Behind the Scenes of My "Perfect" Instagram Life, My Anxiety Was Killing Me
After a harrowing incident, Way of Gray's Sophie Gray took a hard look at her social feed.
By Sophie Gray
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It seems like picture after picture on Instagram is of a beautiful woman flashing her enviable six pack and toned legs. It's hard not to feel insecure. In fact, Instagram was recently rated the worst social media network for your self-esteem. Trust me, I get it. I've spent hours scrolling through those feeds wishing I could be thinner, have longer hair, whiter teeth, or a wider gap between my thighs.
The thing is, while I was scrolling through other girls' accounts feeling less than beautiful, women were scrolling through mine feeling the same way.
while I was scrolling through other girls' accounts feeling less than beautiful, women were scrolling through mine feeling the same way.
I built a following of over 400,000 people from sharing ab selfies and images tagged "fitspo." I received comments regularly about how I'm #LIFEGOALS and have the #PERFECTBODY. But…wasn't I the girl who was scrolling through other people's feeds, confidence collapsing as a result?
My own body "achievements" didn't stop me from feeling the crippling amounts of jealousy, depression, and shamefulness that thousands, if not millions, of women worldwide feel due to social media.
If you were scrolling through my Instagram account, @wayofgray, a few months ago, you would have seen a feed filled with sport bras and green smoothies. You would have seen images that portrayed me as strong, fit, and someone who has her life together. You would have seen someone super happy and super healthy, too. At least that's what my account would have led you to believe.
A post shared by Sophie Gray (@sophiegray)
But if you were my boyfriend on that same day, you would have gotten a very different story.
You would have been sitting beside me desperately trying to calm me down as a panic attack took control of my body. You would have tried to protect me from prying eyes at the airport as I stood sobbing in baggage claim. You would have climbed into a rental car and embarked on a 38-hour drive because I couldn't get on our connecting flight home.
Approximately 80,000 of my fans are living with anxiety right now—including me.
Who's #LIFEGOALS now? If you'd been there, that's the very last thing you'd have thought.
In the middle of the journey home, after many tears, endless hours on the road, yet another panic attack in Wisconsin (that state has a whole lot of empty space and that shit is terrifying), and the help of a bunch of self-help podcasts, I came to this conclusion:
I would no longer post pictures that show off a bare midsection on social media.
Sophie Gray Speaks Out About Harassment Online
Why? I simply did the math: One in five people live with anxiety. I have 400,000 followers on Instagram alone, which means that approximately 80,000 of my fans are living with anxiety right now—including me. Was my portrayal of a "perfect life" making them feel any better? It was making me feel fucking terrible, so I'm pretty sure that it wasn't.
The abs selfies—and the implicit shaming that came with them—had to stop.
I know what it's like to feel awful.
I've heard it argued that if someone is looking at your images and feeling bad about themselves, that's about them, not about you. I get it. That was my justification for a very long time. I know that other people's self-confidence is not my responsibility.
But I also know what it's like to feel awful. I know what it's like to want to so desperately be someone other than yourself. I know what it's like to look in the mirror and cry while silently mouthing, What the fuck? I know how it feels to flee in panic.
And now we have the research to prove I'm not alone—we're all feeling this.
I don't want to compound anyone's pain and anxiety with my portrayal of a so-called perfect life or body. I want to be a force for positive change. I want to reach out in understanding and compassion to my followers who are living with anxiety and help them through it, too. And that way, I will feel that every experience I have with my own "troubles" is worth it.
Yes, ab selfies can be motivating, but they have their place. They're no longer my motivational tool—and I feel awesome about it.
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NSBE SCU
Executive Board 2017 - 2018
Uche Agwu
Uchechukwu (Uche) is a senior Mechanical Engineering major and Aerospace minor. He wants to help students receive the same opportunities and experiences that he has had. He recommends STEM students to join the SCU NSBE chapter in order to create important networks and further their endeavors.
Lavelle Simmons
Lavelle is a sophomore, mechanical engineering major from Denver, Colorado. His goal as a NSBE board member is to continue the social, academic, and volunteer opportunities that the SCU chapter has offered while also planning programs and events that will teach our members about the professional world and the transition out of college.
Hannah LeBlanc
Hannah is a senior from League City, Texas. She is a mechanical engineering major and has been a part of NSBE since her freshman year. One of her main goals is to unite the black engineers on campus to create a helpful and strong support system for each other.
Ken Wakaba
Ken is a senior, computer science and engineering major from University Place, Washington. His goal as a board member is to educate and encourage underclassmen of the importance of reaching out to companies and putting themselves out there.
Malonda McElwee
Academic Excellence Chair
Malonda is a sophomore from Hammond, Louisiana. Her goal as a NSBE Board member is to inform and encourage tomorrow's leaders about all the opportunities that are available to them. Many times people do not think they can do something because they've never seen someone similar to them accomplish it. My goal is to expand the horizons of future leaders' dreams.
Obasi Lewis
Programs Chair
Obasi is a sophomore from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is a Computer Science and Engineering major and has goals to help make NSBE a space that allows black engineers to grow academically and professionally.
Ayokunmi Ogunfunmi
TORCH Chair
Ayo is a sophomore, civil engineering major. His goal as a NSBE board member is to serve as a positive influence for the younger generation of African-American students and further their pursuit to become influential parts of their communities.
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As the weather has turned frosty and wintery I thought I'd share this recipe from the 'Snow Flurries' chapter in my cookbook. It's just the thing for cold, cold days.
I love this colourful and mildly spicy risotto in the winter when I want some warmth and cheer; it brings summer back for a fleeting moment. The crunch and deep flavour of the Savoy cabbage is robust enough to stand up to the chorizo and the rice marries them together in perfect harmony.
Heat the stock in a medium pan until it is hot but not simmering, ready to ladle into the risotto.
Sauté the diced chorizo in a large, non-stick, dry frying pan over a medium heat until it's cooked through. Remove it with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil that comes out of the chorizo in the pan.
Next, add the onion to the pan and sauté it for a couple of minutes, coating it in the oil that has been released from the chorizo. Add the rice and stir well, coating it in the oil, until it starts to turn translucent then pour in the vermouth and stir the rice for about 30 seconds while the alcohol sizzles and burns off.
Start adding the hot stock, one ladleful at time, stirring continuously. Allow the rice to absorb each ladleful before adding the next. About halfway through add the cabbage to the risotto, stirring it in.
Keep adding stock until the rice is al dente, not totally soft all the way through but still with a bite in the middle, and the risotto has a sauce-like consistency. Different varieties of rice absorb differing quantities of liquid so you may not need all of the stock.
Add the chorizo towards the end and ensure it's heated through before serving. Season to taste and serve with grated Parmesan cheese if liked.
Chorizo is a spicy Spanish sausage made with pork and paprika, which gives it its characteristic smoky, spicy flavour and beautiful red colour. You can get lots of different types, varying in spiciness and flavour. Whichever you choose, make sure it's fresh, uncooked chorizo so that the oil and juices can be released and absorbed by the rice, giving it that all-important flavour.
It's a great recipe, Julia, I remember this one from the book and it's still on my "to do" list.
Thanks, Scott. It's one of my favourites, and Rob loves it too.
Oh cool, Scott! I love the sound of that; sometimes simplicity is best.
Giles at Anyone For Seconds?
Wow risotto looks super tasty and mouth watering. Will try it soon.


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Home Security Border Security Dozens of migrants arrested in Libya
Dozens of migrants arrested in Libya
Authorities in eastern Libya said arrested and said they would deport 81 migrants from Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia who escaped from smugglers after failing to reach Europe.
The migrants were reported to authorities by an imam at a mosque on the coast to the south of Benghazi, officials said.
"They were arrested in the Zueitina area at a camp of illegal migrants," said Ahmed al-Arifi, an official from the department for countering illegal migration in Benghazi. "They were arrested for deportation back to their countries."
Libya is the main departure point for migrants trying to reach Europe by sea, with nearly 120,000 crossing the central Mediterranean last year.
Almost all leave from western Libya, though departures dropped sharply in July last year when armed factions began blocking crossings. Most migrants are from West African countries, though some East Africans enter Libya through Sudan.
Arifi said 5,686 migrants were deported from eastern Libya last year, up from 2,912 in 2016.
One Eritrean migrant, speaking at a detention centre in Benghazi, said he arrived in Libya in March last year from Sudan, after paying $4,000 for the journey.
He was taken across the Sahara desert to the smuggling hub Sabratha and waited there with other migrants for about four months before being told the sea route was closed.
Armed groups began preventing boat departures in Sabratha in July, and a major smuggling group was pushed out of the city in September.
The Eritrean said he then crossed back through Bani Walid to Ajdabiya in the east, close to Zueitina. Smugglers demanded another $2,000 for the trip to Europe, but he was unable to pay and fled mistreatment at their hands.
"I wanted to go to Italy to work but it wasn't possible," he said. "We suffer from severe poverty in our country and there's a dictatorial system.
"Now because we were treated badly by smugglers we suffer illnesses and skin diseases. We don't want to return to our country, we want to go to Europe."
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # CM:120718A
Outside Review of Police Department Direct Messaging Application Complete
City Manager to implement findings and additional recommendations
Kevin.Lee@longbeach.gov
On September 21, 2018, the City Manager and the City Attorney initiated an outside, independent review of the Long Beach Police Department's use of a direct messaging application called Tiger Connect. The review included: the origin and implementation of the messaging application within the Police Department and the Technology and Innovation Department; City policies and procedures related to mobile device messaging; how the messaging app was utilized; policies and procedures for documentation of evidence; the City's record retention policies; best practices for law enforcement entities related to messaging applications; compliance with state law; and any other relevant topics.
"It was vital to independently review the use of this messaging application and thoroughly examine the concerns raised by the City Council, public and the media," said City Manager Patrick H. West.
The review was conducted by Gary Schons, of Best Best & Krieger. Mr. Schons is a career prosecutor and administrator, public agency attorney with 42 years of experience as a litigator, criminal justice professional, and public integrity compliance legal advisor. Prior to joining BB&K, Mr. Schons served as deputy district attorney and senior advisor for Law & Policy in the San Diego County District Attorney's Office, advising the District Attorney and her executive staff on legal, public integrity, legislative and policy issues, and provided legal assistance to all 300 deputy district attorneys in the office.
The independent review is now complete and available to the public for review at the dedicated website the City created to house documents related to Tiger Connect. The review consisted of examining all relevant documents related to Tiger Connect; interviews of key City personnel involved in the procurement, administration, and use of the messaging app; best practice review and legal research; investigation of any impacts on litigation and court cases with the City Attorney, City Prosecutor, and District Attorney; and attempted contact with the individuals who made anonymous complaints with news organizations to independently investigate their allegations.
After extensive review, the report concluded that the use of Tiger Connect in the Police Department complied with State law related to records retention, complied with State law related to the California Public Records Act, was purchased in conformance with the spending approval and technology acquisition policies of the Police Department and City, and that there was no evidence to support claims of illegal use or misuse of the Tiger Connect app by the Police Department and no complaints or reports or adverse effects in criminal or civil cases. For a full list of findings, please view the full report here: http://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/police/media-library/documents/how-do-i/tiger-connect/tigerconnect-review
The report made several recommendations to strengthen the City's policies should the City choose to reinstate the use of Tiger Connect, including: creation of a specific policy related to instant messaging in the Police Department; initiating the meet-and-confer process for any update in policy; continuing to ensure any instant messaging system is centrally managed with controlled access to users and system settings; reviewing the current message expiration settings, and setting City policy on a retention time for messages; establishing formal processes for adding and deleting authorized users; and finalizing the meet-and-confer process for the City's policy on Use of Private Devices to Conduct City Related Business.
"I appreciate the thorough review and recommendations for improvement," said Police Chief Robert Luna. "The Police Department commits to implementing all the recommendations and will continue to suspend use of Tiger Connect until we complete the recommendations outlined in the independent report."
"We thank Mr. Schons for his comprehensive investigation of this matter. We are supportive of his conclusions and recommendations and are prepared to assist the City Manager and Police Department in creating and implementing any change in policy to better address the use of this or any similar application," said City Attorney Charles Parkin.
Additionally, the City Manager has reviewed the independent report and in response will be implementing the following:
Implement all the recommendations as outlined in the review.
Create a Professional Standards position within the Police Department responsible for reviewing existing and future policy, case law and industry best practices. The individual in this position will make recommendations directly to the Chief of Police.
Update the City's policies on email and instant messaging as it relates to other applications besides Tiger Connect.
Remind all City staff of the City's current policies on Instant Messaging, Email, and Records Retention to ensure consistent application throughout the City with regards to electronic communication.
Create a new review process for apps added to the City's phones including review by both the Director of Technology and Innovation and the City Manager's Office.
Any policy on Police instant messaging or texting will match City policy, making it the responsibility of the user to preserve any records that fall under the records retention policy in a different system than the Instant Messaging System.
"It is clear from the report that technology changes quicker than City policies do," said Mr. West. "In addition to implementing all of the recommendations in the report, it's vital for the public trust that we take additional steps to update policies related to instant messaging for all employees, that we add resources in the Police Department to dedicate an individual to constant policy improvements, and that we have heightened awareness of both the benefits and potential pitfalls new technology can bring. It is the responsibility of each employee to make sure they are keeping appropriate City records in the proper format and any future policy, regardless of technology, will adhere to that standard."
The use of Tiger Connect by the Police Department will continue to be suspended until all these policies and procedures listed above are in place.
The City has created a website as a repository for information available to the public and documents related to this matter at http://www.longbeach.gov/police/how-do-i/public-records-requests/tiger-connect-communication-application/.
About the City of Long Beach
Home to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Development Services and more. The City also has a highly-respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, five golf courses, 171 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths, and a Bike Share program.
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Chris Pratt Defends Star-Lord From 'Infinity War' Blame: 'I Wouldn't Change a Thing'
Posted May 31st, 2018
SPOILERS AHEAD FOR AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR.
Like Peter Parker, Chris Pratt doesn't feel so good.
Pratt's "Avengers: Infinity War" character has been roasted hard for his hotheaded actions during a key moment against Thanos. Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Spider-Man almost had the Infinity Gauntlet off! But Star-Lord/Peter Quill was so angry at Thanos for killing Gamora -- Thanos' daughter and Peter's twoo wuv -- that he clocked Thanos, snapped the guy out of his helpful trance, and ruined everything.
Fans have not been happy with Star-Lord since.
Chris Pratt is now promoting "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," and he weighed in on the angry fandom in a talk with RadioTimes.com. As you might expect, he defended his character's rash behavior:
"Look – the guy watched his mother die, he watched as his father-figure died in his arms, he was forced to kill his own biological father. And now has suffered the loss of the love of his life.
So I think he reacted in a way that's very human, and I think the humanity of the Guardians of the Galaxy is what sets them apart from other superheroes. I think if we did it a hundred times I wouldn't change a thing."
Good point about humanity. But ... you wouldn't change a thing? You wouldn't maybe want Quill to beat Thanos up after they got the gauntlet off? Just wait a few more seconds?
Pratt also quipped to RT:
"I guess you could have the movie end a half hour earlier if you wanted, but it seemed like people really liked this.
And also, I blame Thanos, OK? Jeez, how come he's not getting any blame?"
He joked that "Clearly I'm very sensitive about this."
Pratt already mocked the Star-Lord hate in a now classic Instagram Story:
chris pratt's insta story i CHOKEDHSJS pic.twitter.com/oiV1VesoUX
— mak (@lokiIaufeysuns) May 11, 2018
It's true that this is all Thanos' doing, so if you want to blame someone, start there. But that's too obvious for some people. He's the villain. Villains gotta vill. "Infinity War" co-director Joe Russo threw Thor under the bus, saying fans should be equally mad at him.
Other characters have also been thrown in the mix for blame -- Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Doctor Strange, etc. Half of the characters got vaporized in the "Snappening" (including Star-Lord), but Doctor Strange said what he said about 14 million scenarios and one where the good guys won. We have to assume we're operating in that timeline now.
"Avengers 4" will sort a lot of stuff out. It's headed our way on May 3, 2019, two months after we meet "Captain Marvel."
PG-13April 27th, 2018
Based on 53 Critics
Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos. On a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones, Thanos plans to use the artifacts to inflict his twisted will on reality. The fate of the planet and existence itself has never been more uncertain as everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment. Read More
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Really disappointed to day to see a zero score. the reason none of my riders took part in todays ( 3rd October race). I updated my team last night (2nd October) at 21-23. I really feel robbed. Did not get a chance to check this morning as on an early shift and slept in.
What I'd like to know is when are the lists updated. I would probably have had Kittel in my team but he was not on the list I looked at.
TBH it wouldn't really matter if you had Kittel in or not- he finished 23rd and wouldn't have scored anything. Due to staffing issues with the game it is always worth checking Procyclingstats since they tend to have startlists up earlier though that is not always infalible either- I had Cav in and he only vanished from their lists this morning.
Obviously I have not put this in the best way I could. Kittel was not on my list when I entered my team. I did check the results to see if I had anyone in the race.
Thanks for the tip on Procycling stats.
Just found it frustrating as a few points could lift me a few places. I know I am not going to challenge the leaders just want to do my limited best.
Just did a first pass updating the start list for Paris Tours using the start list at http://www.procyclingstats.com/race/Paris_Tours_Elite_2016_Startlist.
Some of the teams are really (!) packed with talent! If you're missing any riders in the big teams after they're confirmed, I'll update again if I have access to a computer before the race, let me know.
You might be able to pick some riders from some of the smaller teams by using the 'Show All Riders' box on the team selection page. I haven't tried it myself. Some of the smaller teams might not show at all.
Just did the last pass for tomorrow's Paris Tours game start list after Dave had done one too. All teams are confirmed, though a couple of the smaller teams aren't there, but all the big guys are there! Should be all set for tomorrow! Hope it's a good one!


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Roundabout soon to be reality for New Palestine intersection
Posted About Three Years Ago
With any luck, residents in New Palestine could see a major change to a set of roads in the very near future.
According to Gary Pool, chief engineer for the Hancock County Highway Department, told Giant FM that a proposed roundabout at County Road 300 South and County Road 500 West in New Palestine could see quite a jump in action at the end of this year.
"The roundabout is on schedule. It should let at the end of this year and get built next year," Pool said.
The proposed roundabout has been in discussions for several years, and picked up serious momentum in 2015 when Andrew Hall, 15, died in an accident. Hall was riding in a vehicle that went through a stop sign on County Road 300 South and collided with a van.
New Palestine and Hancock County will split the $100,000 cost associated with the roundabout and will be reimbursed by the federal government after the payment is made, according to Pool.
Pool said the roundabout will be a welcomed addition to an area that has been riddled with automobile accidents in recent years.
"It will help. It has actually been quiet the last year," Pool said.
Quiet or not, the roundabout's intent will be to cut accidents and injuries, significantly, and that is just fine by Pool. Roundabouts are designed to cut down on speed and head-on accidents.
"There should be a 75 percent reduction in injury accidents if all goes by the book," Pool told Giant FM.
Flu taking its toll on Hancock County schools
Hancock County schools have been dealing with a three letter word that no administrator, teacher or parent cares too much for – flu.
According to officials from several schools and school districts, flu and strep viruses have been running rampant across the county.
Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Harold Olin told Giant FM his district has seen an increase in absenteeism from students.
"Though it has not been at the epidemic level," Olin said.
The district sent a note home to all parents with expectations for students returning from an illness. The letter, sent by Dawn Hanson, a registered nurse and nurse for the district, said that in addition to the flu, Greenfield-Central Schools have seen an increase in reports of stomach viruses in the home.
"We prioritize the health of our students and staff, and we appreciate your support in helping us provide a healthy building for your student and our staff," Hanson wrote.
Hanson also suggested that personal devices such as iPads and phones be cleaned regularly and should a parent be contacted by the school due to illness, they are asked to pick the student up promptly.
"This will help limit the exposure that other students and staff members will have to the illness," Hanson wrote.
At Southern Hancock Schools, officials confirmed to Giant FM they have also seen illnesses across their schools.
Wes Anderson, community relations director, told Giant FM flu cases are down this year compared to last, however, officials are seeing something else.
"We are dealing with the spread of a stomach bug right now," Anderson said.
Anderson also has tips for parents.
"The flu is highly contagious and can spread from person to person by breathing in the droplets in a cough, sneeze or runny nose that contain the flu. People with the flu may be able to infect others by shedding virus as early as one full day before getting sick through a period five to seven days after symptoms begin," Anderson said.
Anderson mentioned those with the flu may feel tired, have a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as vomiting or diarrhea.
"Deciding to keep your child home from school is never easy. It's important for children to attend school and for parents staying home means missing work. However, when a child is truly sick, they need to stay home in the care of an adult to get well and to prevent spreading illnesses to others. Keep your child home if they have a fever of at least 100 degrees. Wait at least 24 hours after the fever is gone and 24 hours after vomiting and diarrhea subsides without the use of medications before sending your child back to school," Anderson said.
The Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation has also seen illness recently, according to officials. Maria Bond, director of community relations, told Giant FM the district deals annually with the challenges the flu can bring.
Bond also said a classroom at Fortville Elementary recently had an infection control specialist from Hancock Health speak to their class on common school infections and how they spread.
"This is part of their curriculum as they will be studying a mystery (pretend) infection and will use scientific methods to deduce where the mystery infection began in the school," Bond said.
One school that was hit hard with disease was St. Michael Catholic School in Greenfield. According to staff, 28 percent of students and 20 percent of teachers were out this week.
Hancock Co. prosecutor talks about proposed legislation
As the prosecutor of Hancock County, Brent Eaton's primary role is to keep the citizens safe and ensure criminals are punished for the crimes they commit.
For those reasons, Eaton admits he has not paid much attention to a set of bills making their way through the Indiana Statehouse. However, he notes he will do what is best for the people who elected him to office and for the citizens should the bills become law.
One bill, Senate Bill 114, would reduce the penalty for the possession of less than one ounce of marijuana to an infraction for the first offense and is authored by Sen. Karen Tallian, who is looking to unseat Curtis Hill as Indiana's Attorney General.
The proposed legislation is similar to a decision that Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears made last year, stating his office would no longer prosecute a person in possession of less than an ounce of marijuana in Marion County.
Eaton told Giant FM that he is a firm believer that a sober person would do less bad than an impaired person.
"Sobriety is good for the public. I don't see where having a society that is impaired, whether it be alcohol or drugs, is a good thing," Eaton said.
As for whether or not Hancock County could mimic Marion County, that doesn't seem likely.
"I try to do what's best for the people of Hancock County. I don't think what parts of the law I may or may not enforce today," Eaton told Giant FM.
The second bill is Senate Bill 449, which is authored by Sen. Erin Houchin and would reduce the minimum age for committing children to the adult criminal legal system from 13 to 12 for a serious offense.
The proposed legislation also would add an attempt to commit certain serious offenses to the list of serious offenses and permits the court to commit a juvenile to do the department of correction for up to six years. Currently, a juvenile can only be committed until the child turns 18.
Eaton said the bill, should it become a law, would give his office another "tool in the tool belt."
Eaton told Giant FM the public would be surprised to know how many cases his office prosecutes on juveniles in the age that would be impacted by this law.
"It is more than the public would ever know," said Eaton, adding his office has a constitutional duty under the law to rehab juvenile offenders.
Anderson man wanted on Hancock Co. warrant among those arrested on multiple drug charges
Three people were arrested in Anderson on felony charges after the SUV they were traveling in was stopped for failing to signal a turn.
Indiana State Police Trooper Jacob Ridgway was traveling south on Raible Ave. around 8 p.m. Sunday when, near 16th St., he saw a northbound green Chevrolet SUV drive left of center as it drove towards him.
Ridgway turned his fully marked police car around and got behind the vehicle and observed that it failed to signal a turn into a business lot. Ridgway stopped the vehicle and made contact with the male driver, Jessi Cooper, 32, of Anderson, and his three passengers. Troopers Garcia and Burns were nearby and came to assist, along with Anderson P.D. K-9 Officer Willis.
Officer Willis walked his K-9 partner, "Duke," around the outside of the SUV and the dog indicated the presence of contraband in the vehicle. Further investigation by the officers discovered baggies containing Methamphetamine, pills identified to be Hydrocodone, Xanax, Klonopin and Suboxone, along with marijuana and self-loading debit cards.
A back seat passenger, Brandon Bridenthal, 38, of Anderson, was arrested and charged with Dealing Methamphetamine, Level 2 Felony; Possession of Methamphetamine, Level 3 Felony; Dealing a Narcotic Drug, Level 5 Felony: Dealing a Controlled Substance, Level 5 Felony; Possession of Narcotic Drug, Level 6 Felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance Level 6 Felony and Violation of the Legend Drug Act, Level 6 Felony.
The driver Jessi Cooper was found to be wanted on a warrant for Battery, "A" misdemeanor, and was also charged with Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Level 6 Felony. He was issued a ticket for Driving While License Suspended. After marijuana was found on his person at the Madison County Jail, Cooper was also charged with Trafficking with an Inmate, Level 5 Felony.
The front seat passenger, Samantha Cline, 28, of Anderson, was found to be wanted on a felony warrant from Hancock County for Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe, and also Misdemeanor Possession of Paraphernalia.
All three subjects were lodged in the Madison County Jail. A third passenger was released at the scene.
Fortville Town Council, by 3-2 vote, approves change of ID requirement for utilities
In its first meeting of the new year, the Fortville Town Council made a big change to a policy that had been in place for seven years and dealt with the town's utility department.
In a 3-2 vote, town officials approved first reading of an ordinance that no longer requires residents to have a photo ID when opening utilities, whether it be electric, water or sewer.
Alex Intermill, town attorney, told the council that with all the town wants to make sure they are sure customers requesting services are who they say they are and have the right to establish service where they want service.
Intermill said an individual recently wanted to sign up for utilities and was offered an opportunity to provide sufficient documentation, but refused. Intermill said the person also declined an opportunity to come before council, explain the situation and ask for an exception, but refused.
Council member Robert Holland agreed with the logic, stating if someone had an issue, they could approach the town council or town manager to work out any issue, and said he believed requiring a photo id was a "sound policy."
Newly elected council member Becky Davis, however, disagreed, pushing a motion to the table that would remove the provision requiring a photo ID. That prompted several minutes of discussion among council members, and when the dust settled, the motion had passed 3-2. Davis, along with Tonya Davis and Fritz Fentz all voted in favor, while Holland and and Libby Wyatt voted against.
Davis told Giant FM that her desire for the motion was simple.
"I made the motion because not everyone has a photo ID. My mother never drove, so she didn't have a photo id. If they want a photo, then they could take one, unless that person doesn't allow their photo to be taken for religious or other reasons. The utility office requires a copy of the lease if that person is renting and a copy of something showing they bought or own the house, so no, I don't think someone is opening utilities in someone else's name," Davis told Giant FM.
Ironically, Fentz was in favor of the photo ID until he uttered a yes vote.
The move was not lost on Holland, who immediately asked Fentz why he had a change of heart.
"You said you were okay with moving forward with the photo id, but you voted against it," Holland said.
Fentz said that Becky Davis did a good enough job of convincing him that the photo id was not necessary, pointing to the fact that Fortville has been quick to shut off water service of residents in the past that people do not have time to run up an astronomical bill.
"Indianapolis, Greenfield, none of them have a photo ID. We are the only people to do that," Fentz said.
Holland continued to press the issue, asking Fentz again why he changed his mind.
"You just said we needed a photo, and you voted no, so I just wanted clarification," Holland said.
Fentz said as long as a resident has a social security number or birth certificate, officials will know who they are.
Wyatt voiced concern over the measure.
"I think it's a mistake. We aren't Greenfield or Indianapolis. We are a small town that knows its people. We are making sure we are doing the right thing by them," Wyatt said.
Resident Sonja Meyer agreed, taking council to task for voting against a photo ID.
"I disagree with your last vote. I know people who have put utilities in their children's name and children now have bad credit. I think it's a bad idea. I just wanted you to know from a resident's perspective," Meyer said.
Holland agreed.
"I'd rather us make sure. It is short sided and only protects ourselves and the person getting the utilities. This individual had avenues to work with the town council and chose not to," Holland said.
Failure to report miles of roads, streets, cost New Pal state funds
The first sign there was a problem came last November.
At the Nov. 2 New Palestine Town Council meeting, street commissioner Stephen Pool informed the council the town had missed out on the Community Crossings Grant from INDOT for the first time in a few years.
New Palestine officials had omitted half of the town's roads from its road inventory, and, as a result, the town has missed out on tax dollars from the state to help with paving and maintenance.
According to INDOT, New Palestine had not been claiming a total of 7.8 miles along 49 streets and roads in town, and had claimed only 8.4 miles of roads from 2015 through 2018.
Why the omission happened still remains a mystery.
However, New Palestine Town Manager David Book has said the error is solely on his shoulders.
At the Dec. 7 meeting, Book, who did not respond to several attempts for comment from Giant FM, apologized for the error, stating he missed the reporting. Furthermore, Pool reported the town missed out on about $8,500 in tax dollars as a result of the omission.
INDOT officials told Giant FM the omission, while bad for municipalities, is not that rare.
Mallory Duncan, communications director for East Central INDOT District, told Giant FM that it is very "common that a town or county has not updated their road inventory."
"INDOT has been receiving a lot more updates in the last few years because there is an incentive because of the Community Crossings Grants," Duncan said.
Duncan told Giant FM there were several opportunities for New Palestine to catch the issue.
"INDOT annually sends out a summary of each Local Government Agency's Inventory mileage. In that summary, we request to be notified of any changes that have occurred. The deadline for submitting changes in order to be included in the next official certified mileage report to the Auditor of the State is Dec. 31. INDOT will accept changes to the road inventory at any time throughout the year, however. It will help the town or county to review the summary right when they get it each year, and if there are differences, contact INDOT to make those changes," Duncan said.
That, however, did not happen through the years.
Duncan said if a town or county under reports their inventory mileage, it could impact their Motor Vehicle Tax distributions.
Angela Fahrnow, who was appointed to the council earlier this month, has questioned the missing roads since November and told Giant FM she believes the lost tax revenue could be over $500,000.
Fahrnow told Giant FM that while everyone makes mistakes, she would expect council to factor in both the positives and the negatives in coming up with any resolution.
"It is reasonably possible other issues will surface, but we certainly are not going to accuse people of wrongdoing without substance," Fahrnow told Giant FM.
Town officials, however, do not believe the amount is quite that high. New Palestine Town Council president Brandee Bastin said she believes the amount to be closer to $200,000.
"It is also very disappointing to realize how much money the town has lost over the years as a result of these errors, and I'm sure we will never know the exact amount, although the estimates are at least $200,000. I have recently been advised by someone with government experience that we may have insurance coverage for errors and omissions, and I will be looking into this," Bastin told Giant FM.
Bastin also expressed both surprise and disappointment on the issue.
"I have been both surprised and disappointed upon learning of the road mileage inventory errors that have been made over the years, some going back decades. All of these roads were developed in town prior to my election to council to 2017, and it is hard to understand how a process wasn't in place to ensure these roads are added to our inventory as they are developed. Now, we know that process wasn't there and working with INDOT, the engineering firms we work with on our roads and infrastructure, all of these entities must be vigilant and work together to ensure this does not happen again in the future," Bastin told Giant FM.
Council newcomer Bill Niemier said that despite the news, he believes the town still can accomplish great things.
"I continue to believe that great things, such as more residential and commercial development, are coming to New Palestine. The road mileage mistake has been corrected and that issue is on everyone's radar and very unlikely to occur again. There are also more people looking at details such as this, which will help avoid similar mistakes in the future," he told Giant FM.
Resident Chris Lytle is also among those "shocked and disappointed" by the news.
"I'm extremely angry. This is 100 percent unacceptable. I feel like the people of New Palestine have been either over taxed or we haven't gotten the services we deserve. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are gone and not coming back because of negligence. Something needs to be done about this immediately. An apology doesn't cut it. I don't care if some people say this is how things are done here, or it's just the way it is. It is definitely time for a change, and let's fix these problems," Lytle said.
As for potential fallout or repercussions, those remain anyone's guess.
Lytle said a change must take place.
"The person responsible has been on the job 36 years. I don't want politicians in for life or town managers. We need some new blood in there," Lytle told Giant FM.
Fahrnow said her desire is simple – changes to the town's internal control environment, complete transparency and fluid communication with the community.
"My message is both consistent with what I stand for and what keeps me motivated to help the town. I will do whatever I can to identify issues and opportunities to help make the town better, and bridge the gap between these town matters and the community," Fahrnow said.
Niemier also said the town can and should improve its internal controls.
"I do know going forward the Town Council will always try to do what is best, and in no way am I implying that prior councils did not have the same goal. The best way we can do this is address and solve any issues, good or bad, as we become aware of them. The current council will ask questions and scrutinize things more than ever because it's the right thing to do," Niemier told Giant FM.
Bastin told Giant FM any issue relating to personnel changes must be made by the council in an executive session format.
"At this point, these personnel matters resulting from this situation and any other matter that has come to our attention, must be discussed at an executive session of the town council, which, hopefully, will occur later this week," Bastin told Giant FM.
Sushi featured at new Fortville restaurant
For Tim Breuning, a love of food combined with a desire to give back has spurred his latest endeavor, a one of a kind restaurant in Fortville.
Breuning recently opened Bonsai Fortville, a sushi restaurant that delivers quite a few options, according to the owner. The restaurant is located at 18 S. Main St., Fortville.
"I always wanted to run a sushi place. I have cousins who attended Mt. Vernon. We chose Fortville because of the community and the small town charm," said Bruening, who has been in the restaurant business for eight years.
To open a restaurant where his family attended school is "very cool," he told Giant FM.
"I also coached several Mt. Vernon baseball players in travel baseball. The restaurant has been well received in the community. I love serving the community and working hard to give them the best product possible," he said.
While sushi is the prominent dish, it is not the only dish, Breuning said.
"We have more than just sushi. We have several Asian dishes, burgers and tenderloins. We also offer some deep fried rolls and rolls made with fried chicken, sweet potatoes and veggies. It is a great way to start trying sushi," he told Giant FM.
Bonsai Fortville is open Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Hancock County bracing for heavy rain, potential flooding
As weather projections continue to list heavy rain as a possibility this weekend, the Hancock County Emergency Management staff is being proactive to assist residents.
A flood warning has been issued for Hancock County from Friday evening through Saturday evening, and as a result, sandbags will be available to Hancock County residents at the Hancock County Highway Department, 922 W. Osage St., Greenfield at the west gate.
Misty Moore, Hancock County Emergency Management Director, told Giant FM the biggest thing residents can do is get ahead of the problem before it starts.
"If there is a possibility of water rising to the home, get sandbags down and prepare in advance, versus trying to stop it as it's entering the home. We have seen firsthand residents trying to do that, and it's just too late," Moore said.
In addition, Moore said motorists should never try to pass through water on the road.
"If there are flooded roads, turn around, no matter what. Motorists cannot gauge or predict the outcome of driving through water, and there are too many unknowns. And with such a widespread flooding problem, motorists cannot rely on "road closed" or "high water" signs as it's hard for street and highway departments to keep up with all of the newly reported flooded roads. Don't let that be an indicator of whether you choose to drive through the water. Just turn around," Moore told Giant FM.
Anyone with specific flooding concerns is asked to contact Hancock County Emergency Management at 317-477-1188.
Familiar face, new school board member for Southern Hancock corporation
There will be a new face on the Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County school board by the end of the month.
The board recently appointed Laura Haeberle to fill the void left by Bill Niemier, who resigned to take a position on the New Palestine Town Council, which he was elected to last November. She will serve the remaining one year of Niemier's term.
A resident of the district for 16 years, Haeberle is no stranger to the district, having served as the media center assistant at New Palestine Elementary School and as a substitute teacher. In addition, her children are enrolled at New Palestine High School.
Haeberle will be sworn in at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 13.
The district also considered Suzanne Cannon, Jon Hooker and Ethan Maple.
Fortville man charged with rape, molest
A Fortville man is in the Madison County Jail, charged with multiple crimes after a girl reported she was raped and molested by him while in elementary school.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Dennis Mickow, 64, of Fortville, is accused of raping and molesting a 16-year-old when she was in the first and second grade. In addition, the victim told police that Mickow offered her $20 to lift up her shirt when she was in the fourth grade.
Mickow has been charged with a Class A felony child molesting-intercourse or deviate sex with victim less than 14, Level 1 felony child molesting where defendant is at least 21, Class F felony child molesting and a Level 4 felony child molesting, fondling or touching with child under 14.
According to court records, the girl reported the incidents in 2018, stating Mickow raped and molested her when she was about 9. She told investigators she never told anyone what happened, and that Mickow once walked in while she was showering and dropped his pants in front of her.
Mickow has denied ever going into the bathroom when the victim was in the shower and denied being naked with her or trying to have sex with her, according to court documents.
New-look New Pal Town Council meets for first time
The New Palestine Town Council will feature a very familiar face, along with a brand new one as the council increased from three to five members last week.
Ironically, one of the new council members is a returning member, who originated the idea of increasing the council.
Clint Bledose returns to the council after having lost his seat last year in a crowded Republican nominating convention, but having voiced concerns over the size of a three-person council. Joining him is Angela Fahrnow, who ran last November as an Independent candidate and finished fourth in a three-person race. The two came through an interview process and were selected by current council members Jan Jarson, Brandee Bastin and Bill Niemier. Niemier joined the council after being elected last November.
The current council voted 2-1 in favor of adding Bledsoe and Fahrnow, with Jarson being the lone no vote.
During the election last November, Fahrnow created a buzz, stating transparency was needed on the council. She told Giant FM she is ready to get to work and will keep her campaign promises of opening lines of communication between residents and council, saying the voters have a voice on council and in the town's matters.
"The 129 votes, or 6 percent less than the last elected candidate, I received during the election, I think, says something. The town of New Palestine never previously had an election. When a past council member stepped down or retired, there would be a nomination to replace them, or a part caucus to elect the next council member. Town residents did not have a say or a voice, until now," Fahrnow said.
As for her goals, Fahrnow said she looks forward to working on infrastructure. She told Giant FM since losing last November, she has continued her push of updating the town's road inventory in hopes of recouping tax money for the town for road repairs.
"Some of the roads have been in New Pal foe over 20-plus years, but never recorded in our inventory. The dollar amount we've missed out on is significant," she said.
Fahrnow said she will also push for a resolution to the nepotism policy and related conflicts of interest, as well as transparency, two things she addressed in November.
"Hopefully it will be discussed further with the present council members. Before being elected, I brought concerns directly to the town council and answers were not always forthcoming, and, often, replies came in a hostile manner. In addition, it was communicated to me that information would be "readily available" at town hall and the public library. I had found this was not the case, and I am hoping to change that," Fahrnow told Giant FM.
Fahrnow said she "absolutely" believes she can work with everyone on council, as well as town officials.
"I have every intention of building strong relationship with the town council members and the town employees. As part of achieving this objective, consideration and respect has to be reciprocal from others as well. As I work hard to build trust and strong relationships, I am hopeful I get the same professional courtesy in return," she told Giant FM.
In addition to the new members, council voted in favor of naming Brandee Bastin the council president by a 3-2 vote. Jarson and Bledsoe each voted against the measure.
Fortville Police Chief looks back at 2019, what 2020 will bring
When Fortville Police Chief Bill Knauer reflects back on 2019, he does so knowing it was a good year, but admits there's still work to do.
Knauer told Giant FM a few of the things done in 2019 consisted of new uniforms and patches for the department.
One of the biggest success stories was the addition of Oszkar, the department's newest K9. Knauer told Giant FM it had been two years in the making to get the new K9 on the streets, and it is both a drug and patrol dog. In addition, he says Oszkur will help with the mission of getting criminals off the streets.
One area of concern in 2020 for Knauer and the department revolves around its relationship with Mt. Vernon Community Schools. Knauer said it is his hope to extend services to the entire district and not just the high school.
One glaring issue in 2020 will be the addition of be officers, something Knauer has mentioned the last three to four years. He told Giant FM with new subdivisions being built, a police presence is a must.
The addition of officers would also help combat crime that has, at times, infiltrated Fortville from Anderson and Indianapolis. Knauer told Giant FM he is always concerned about crime, but will always be ready to combat it.
Senator Crider highlights agenda items for legislative session
For Mike Crider, the fact that the 2020 Indiana legislative session, which begins January 6, is a short one only means the senator will have to push harder to get his legislation passed.
That sits just fine with the Greenfield Republican.
Crider told Giant FM there are three big bills dealing with criminal law that he's looking to get passed.
"The first looks at eliminating the statue of limitation on sex crimes committed against a child. One looks at enhancing the penalties for a purchaser of a person under the age of 18 under the human trafficking law and one seeks to enhance the penalties for a person who causes the injury or death of a police canine," Crider told Giant FM.
In addition, Crider will look at another area he has tried to make an impact in during his tenure in the Statehouse -- mental health. He told Giant FM he has three mental health related bills.
"One requires a school that seeks grant funding under the provision I passed last year for mental health in schools to have an established relationship with an approved community mental health provider. Another bill looks at the issue of parity for mental health coverage as compared to physical health coverage from insurance providers and requires a report as to how insurance companies are complying with state and federal law. The third bill creates a mental health commission to look at mental health services in the state. Where are the gaps, where and how efficiently is the money flowing and are we capturing all of the federal dollars that we can? Indiana has received approval to do more in this area and so I think it's time to take a long look at how we can help more people who are struggling," Crider said.
One area Crider doesn't expect much discussion this session is teacher pay, despite a large statewide rally last year during Organization Day at the Statehouse.
"I doubt that teacher pay will be addressed since any raise has to have perpetual funding and that is best considered as we put our next budget together. We are also waiting on the report from the commission the governor established to look at this issue and more. I do believe teacher pay will be a priority issue during the next session," Crider said.
In recent years and months, states bordering the Hoosiers State have passed laws legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.
Crider told Giant FM there will be a "number of bills to decriminalize marijuana or make it legal in some fashion."
However, he said he doubts any of them will get traction.
"It will likely be some time and require some movement on the feds part before that discussion becomes serious here. Lots of questions about is THC necessary to gain any perceived medical benefits, if so how much and does CBD oil fit that requirement? And the issue of smoking and mental health issues around the regular use of marijuana. There is data and studies both sides and neither is overwhelming," Crider said.
Fortville restaurant victim of vandalism, broken door
The Fortville Police Department I looking for any information into a recent vandalism at a new restaurant.
According to officials, someone threw rocks through the windows at Bonsai Fortville, 18 South Main St.
The incident took place overnight between Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, however, nothing was taken.
In a Facebook post, Tim Breunig, owner, of Bonsai Fortville wrote, "God only knows the motives of these hateful individuals, but we are confident justice will be served and will pray for them to find peace and love in their hearts. Thank God nobody was injured in this incident. This act of hate will not deter us from opening tonight at 4pm. We will continue to support and hopefully grow in the community. We love this area and glad to be a part of Fortville."
Anyone with information is asked to call 317-477-4400.
McCordsville couple among four Hoosiers hurt in Florida boat crash
Four Hoosiers were injured in a Florida boat crash on New Year's Eve.
The accident was reported around midnight Wednesday at a state park in near Fort Lauderdale. A 42-foot fishing vessel smashed into a jetty, ejecting two of the four people on board, investigators said.
They've been identified as Lauren and Jarret Silagy of McCordsville, Daniel Towriss of Zionsville and Cassidy Rudman of Indianapolis. Three of the passengers were taken to a hospital, one with serious injuries, but all are expected to recover.
Brian Gear, a Broward County resident who heard the crash, said it was "pure luck" the victims all survived.
The impact of the crash propelled the boat out of the water, stunning witnesses and authorities. It remained lodged against the side of the jetty, nose up at a 45-degree angle, for hours after the accident.
"It's amazing to see how far that boat actually made it out of the water," said Kyle Van Buskirk, a battalion chief for the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The cause of the accident remained under investigation Wednesday night.
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