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The staff of the City’s Development Services prepared the presentation and laid out several solutions for City Council to consider.
Those solutions included increasing incentives such as higher monetary reimbursements for developers that build affordable housing developments and lowering the required number of developments to qualify for a reimbursement from 4 to 1.
The staff also suggested retooling and lowering building permit fees for qualifying developments.
Another suggestion promoted reducing area floor plans that could reduce costs for families.
While no action was taken in the special meeting, each idea was discussed and debated by City Council, a step in the right direction according to Spencer Robnett.
“I think the message today is that the City of Midland is open and willing to work with developers, nonprofits, anybody and everybody that wants to develop affordable housing in our community because the issue is not getting solved on its own,” said Robnett.
Midland’s city council also tells us they expect to host a meeting with developers in the near future, and will then look at finalizing a program of new incentives.
CLEVELAND — Chad Green's last start came out of necessity as the Yankees wanted to prevent CC Sabathia from hitting and running the bases in a National League ballpark.
Friday, the rookie will take the ball against the Indians, getting another shot after impressing Joe Girardi and his staff with his solid outing in San Diego. If he pitches well, it likely won't be his last one, either.
"I really just try to focus on tomorrow," Green said Thursday. "Anything after that is really out of my control. I'm just going to worry about strike one tomorrow."
The Yankees decided to move struggling Nathan Eovaldi to the bullpen for the final week of the season, opening the door for Green to pitch in Cleveland.
Eovaldi walked two batters in two innings of relief Wednesday. Girardi has not said whether he will put Eovaldi back into the rotation after the break.
Girardi wouldn't commit to anything after the All-Star break, but if Green throws another good game — especially against a team playing as well as the Tribe — it will be difficult for the Yankees to lift him from the rotation.
"I think that's probably true of any player, in a sense," Girardi said. "If they're playing extremely well, you're going to want to see more of them."
Green allowed one run on three hits, striking out eight over six innings for his first major-league win. He had given up six runs (four earned) over four innings in his May 16 debut in Arizona, but looked noticeably sharper in San Diego.
"I think nerves played a big part in that," Green said. "Obviously the command was a lot better the second time out than the first start. That played a huge difference. If you don't command pitches at this level, you're going to get hit pretty hard."
Lost in the mayhem of the final play of Thursday's game was another terrific play at first base as Brian McCann threw out pinch-hitter Abraham Almonte after the third strike got away from the catcher.
With a runner at second base and two out in a 5-4 game, McCann chased the ball down almost near the backstop by the first-base dugout, then fired a laser to Mark Teixeira as Tyler Naquin headed home with what would have been the tying run.
"That was a big play, too," Teixeira said. "I give Brian a lot of credit. That's not an easy throw from way back there. It's a do-or-die scoop. I know if I come off the bag and just try to catch it, then the run scores, so that's kind of my main job over there at first base to catch the ball, and made a nice play on it...
Rob Refsnyder got the start in right field Thursday as Girardi chose to play the rookie ahead of the struggling Aaron Hicks. Refsnyder went 1-for-1 with a walk and a sac fly, driving in the second run during the Yankees' three-run sixth.
"We've liked his at-bats the whole time he's been here," Girardi said. "I'm going to keep trying to find at-bats for him, because I like him."
Hicks, who grounded out after taking over as a defensive replacement in the seventh, is 4-for-34 over his past 11 games, though three of those hits came on July 3.
MIAMI SHORES, FLA. (WSVN) - The father of a man killed in a drive-by shooting is speaking as police continue to search for the shooter in Miami Shores.
Miami Shores Police and Miami-Dade Police responded to a man suffering from a gunshot wound outside of a home in the area of Northwest 111th Terrace and Second Avenue, just at 3 a.m., Tuesday.
7News spoke with the victim’s father who was still trying to make sense of what happened.
Waldo was rushed to Miami Shores Hospital before being taken over to Jackson Memorial Hospital due to his serious injuries.
Jean hopes somebody has information on the shooting and reports it to the authorities.
Police have not yet been able to determine a motive and continue to seek the subject or subjects responsible.
If you have any information on this homicide, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
"Drugs" was the word most often used to describe Mexico by those surveyed, as is stunningly illustrated by the survey's word cloud. Additionally, 72 percent cited drug cartels and traffickers as the main reason behind their negative perception of their neighbors to the south.
This correlates with Americans' overall view of Mexico, which ranks near the bottom among 10 other countries that were part of the survey. Ranking third-lowest, with 50 percent of Americans holding an unfavorable view of Mexico, the country hovers around the levels of Colombia and El Salvador. Meanwhile, Brazil, an eco...
The root of Mexico's image problem in the U.S. comes largely from the negative news stories emanating from south of the border. Among those surveyed, 81 percent say news they have heard in the last month was related to drug problems and cartel violence. Further, with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent and other is...
In President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto's meeting with President Obama in the White House next week, these issues, along with the continued economic partnership between the two nations, is likely to be the focus of conversation.
At the Gaba landing site in Kampala, fishermen dock their boats filled with both tilapia and Nile perch.
Waiting along the shores, donning white gum boots and white coats, fish traders wait to offload the Nile perch that has turned profitable for many traders.
The fish’s commodity, known as a swim bladder, is used as an aphrodisiac in China and is now being recognized by the Ugandan government as water gold, but fishermen at the forefront say they are being exploited.
A study by the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization has shown that a growing appetite in Asia has seen the former waste by-product becoming a multi-million-dollar export.
Idrisa Walusimbi began working as a fisherman 20 years ago. Now, he has his own boat and is chairman of the fish protection unit. He says in the early 1990s, Nile perch fish maw would be fried and eaten by locals. But lately, the Chinese market has made it more lucrative, especially for the exporter.
“You find that from the lowest fisherman, as you know, that he gains, but not so much. Then you find the middleman gains more, and the trader above gains even more, the levels keep increasing and the ones that profit the most are the final local buyer and exporter,” Walusimbi said.
Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania collectively earn $86 million from trading the commodity. Uganda alone earned $40 million in 2017 as the largest exporter of the Nile perch swim bladder to China.
Vincent Ssempijja, Uganda’s minister for agriculture, animal industry and fisheries, says fish maw is a new item that needs to be regulated.
“That’s why we want to regulate it, so that our fish farmers and of course the fish mongers and the fisheries sector really, benefit from this very lucrative business. Yes, it’s certainly a new type of gold, so we need to look at it more critically,” Ssempijja said.
International prices for dry maw range between $450 and $1,000 per kilogram, depending on the size, quality and market strength. Fish sold to locals have the swim bladders taken out and sold for between $107 to $214 per kilogram.
At the Gaba landing site, fish processing companies have trucks loaded with the Nile Perch fish maw left intact.
The Lake Victoria Fish Organization in its report advises that the fish maw be recognized as a separate commodity from fish. Walugembe George, a fisherman, says he wishes there was a standard price so they too could benefit.
"We have always known that it’s a saleable commodity, but we sell it at low prices. So, we have been exploited. Why do the prices hike and then slump?" he asked.
The Ugandan government is currently consulting and discussing a fisheries and aquaculture bill that calls for the fish maw to be one of the products that should be regulated.
Thank you for your comments on this issue that counter all the negatives. There’s a lot of misinformation flying about, especially around the cost of the logo… and when it comes to design, everyone is an expert! Not.
There was no brand consistency from day one: if they were committed to messaging “cooler and warmer” how did it influence the web site? The video? It seems not at all. The campaign feels like a bunch of disparate parts, with no one at the helm.
Personally, I’d like to know what exactly is the tourism campaign strategy and how did this fit? Neither the slogan nor the logo are likely to have much of any impact on whether folks come to Rhode Island. So what is the strategy?
Bravo! Creative by committee never yields the kinds of crystalline messaging that is effective. The process was flawed from the start.
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of the second Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Auckland after sustaining an ankle injury in the opener on Saturday.
Folau fell awkwardly after an aerial contest during the second half of the 38-13 loss at Sydney’s Olympic stadium and hobbled off the ground.
The dual international’s loss for next Saturday’s match is a huge blow for the Wallabies, who have not won at Eden Park in 32 years.
“He just got a small tear in a muscle, right down low. Quite rare, really, but it’s actually not a long-term injury at all,” Wallabies coach Michael Cheika told reporters at Sydney airport on Sunday ahead of the team’s flight to Auckland.
Australia play the third match of the Rugby Championship against South Africa at Brisbane’s Lang Park on Sept. 8.
The Springboks beat Argentina 34-21 in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
After Folau came off, replacement back Jack Maddocks scored the Wallabies’ sole try in a lively test debut and Cheika said the Melbourne Rebel could be ready to step up.
“I thought he did OK out there when he went on,” Cheika said.
“I haven’t had a good look at it but he wouldn’t have been on the bench if we didn’t think he was ready to play.
“He got a few touches and got a try as well so, yeah, I would imagine he would be there.
Cheika could also opt for inside centre Kurtley Beale to switch to fullback, where he has plenty of experience, and promote Matt Toomua from the reserves to the number 12 jersey.
As the weather heats up for summer, we've taken a look at some laptop cooling solutions to help keep your portable PC nice and chilled.
Whether it's a full-on fan stand or simply a pad to prevent your thighs from getting too toasty, there's something for everyone. And with prices starting under $10, there are options for every budget as well.
If you're looking to avoid the burn, take a look through the slides. Let us know in the comments your tricks to curb notebook overheating as the weather warms.
With an ergonomic tilt and rubber stops to keep your laptop in place, Targus' Lap Chill Mat boasts a built-in USB-powered fan and an open design to help keep things nicely ventilated.
The iLap, specifically designed for MacBooks, is made up of three components: aluminum stand, swivel base and detachable velvet cushion. It's a great solution for both lap and desktop working.
Logitech's sleek Cooling Pad comes with a bold stripe of green or pink for a contemporary solution. Its USB fan claims to distribute air "quietly and evenly" under your laptop.
This simple solution is more concerned with protecting your lap from scorching than with keeping your computer cool. The fabric pad contains cooling crystals which absorb heat. You can just roll it up and stuff it in your bag when on the go. Now that's portable.
The travel-friendly Cooler to Go feeds cold air into your laptop while slightly raising it to expel the hot stuff. Two settings mean you can choose between maximum cooling or minimum noise.
The Xpad is a power-free base for your laptop. It boasts thermal insulation for your lap with air pockets in the construction to help dissipate heat. Simple, but effective.
Microsoft's Cooling Base is a competent all-rounder. The flip-up stand has a comfortable typing angle for desk use. Turn it sideways to use on your lap.
Bluelounge's "Cool Feet" are perfect for desktop laptop users. The removable feet attach with suction cups and raise your machine at just the right height to allow for better airflow.
Designed for desktop use, the HandStands Cool Lift is a budget way of increasing the airflow around your portable PC.
Belkin's fun Cooling Strip is another simple solution that will give your laptop the lift it needs to avoid overheating. The spiky design also allows for improved cable management.
A few weeks ago, Amazon introduced their cheapest Fire tablet ever. You might think that a $50 tablet comes with a pretty limited experience, but not in this case. Turns out you can even shop for apps and games in Google Play on it.
Not by default, of course. Like all Amazon’s Fire tablets, it ships with a pure Amazon experience. It’s easy enough to see why that’s the case, too. There’s not a whole lot of profit to be had selling $50 tablets ($43 if you’re willing to buy a six-pack), so the hope is that Fire users will purchase plenty of games, ap...
The Appstore doesn’t offer quite as many choices as Google Play, though, and there are a few key apps that you won’t find there — like Gmail, YouTube, and Netflix. Fortunately, getting them installed isn’t all that hard any more. You don’t even need to root your Fire tablet to do it.
As Liliputing reported over the weekend, all you have to do is run a batch file put together by an XDA forums user. The script only takes a few seconds to complete, but you’ll want to wait a couple of minutes before opening up Google Play to ensure that Play Services has a chance to update itself before you go shopping...
If you’d rather not run a batch file, you can follow the step-by-step instructions the author has posted instead. You’ll also need to have ADB installed in order to get Google Play running on your $50 Fire. XDA members have made that a totally painless process, too: this post will help you get it going on your PC in no...
With the economy on the up, it’s never been a better time to ask for a pay increase. But lack of confidence holds many women back, says Ailin Quinlan.
For the first time since the recession began, Irish employees are in line for a pay rise — Bank of Ireland is promising a 5% increase while the giant union SIPTU has signalled it’ll be seeking a similar rise for its members across the private and public sectors.
Now is the time for workers to step up and ask for extra money and promotion.
But for female workers this doesn’t always come naturally.
Given the disappointing levels of women in senior positions throughout much of the labour market, many experts believe there may be some unconscious characteristics which cause women to sell themselves short.
Just 34% of managers in Ireland are female, which is slightly higher than the EU average of 33.5%, though France weighs in at 40%. In the USA, however, 51.4% of women are in management and professional occupations.
Sheer lack of self-confidence often prevents women from speaking out, according to a research team in the University of Princeton.
When male and females volunteers were put to work solving a budget challenge, researchers found that when women were in the minority they spoke 75% less than their male peers did.
But hiding your light under a bushel may not be the way to zoom up the corporate ladder because being outwardly confident brings results, according to Dr Cameron Anderson at University College Berkeley.
His research found that people who openly demonstrate confidence tend to be more successful than their peers — even when those peers are more talented and more competent.
Other research found that women are slow to ask for a raise and when they do they tend to pitch lower than they should.
Linda Babcock, a professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University and the author of Women Don’t Ask, found that in studies with business school students, men initiate salary negotiations four times as often as women — and when women do negotiate they ask for 30% less than men.
Lack of confidence may be a factor in why female employees can sometimes be less successful than male colleagues at marketing themselves successfully for promotion opportunities and better pay, says Dr Keith Gaynor, senior clinical psychologist, and cognitive behavioural therapist at St John of God’s outpatient departm...
Women, he says, focus on competence and may put off seeking promotion until ‘I am good enough’ or ‘when I have all the skills’.
The gap, believes Gaynor “is around women being unwilling to take risks” to risk failure or risk being disliked, he says.
Men will put themselves into the pot and are more comfortable about blagging; “they talk a good talk and it pays off.
“Remember for lots of jobs in management there are no qualifications; “it’s about personality and negotiating skills,” warns Gaynor.
Women sometimes experience “an insecurity about putting themselves forward,” he says, adding that they often wait “for their hard work and diligence to be rewarded”.
However, he points out, “that is not how the world works — you have to push forward to get what you want. ”You have to actually walk into an office to broach the subject of pay negotiations but often women will not even ask the questions.
Women need to be a bit more cocky and self-confident about themselves, believes psychologist Patricia Murray.

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