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M.R.S. section 614 states reports remain confidential if a possibility remains the release of the records could interfere with law enforcement proceedings, constitute an unwanted invasion of privacy, disclose the identity of a confidential source and/or information given from this source, endanger the life or physical safety of any individual, including law enforcement personnel and result in public dissemination of information concerning an accused person, among other reasons.
However, in a letter dated Oct. 24 to York County District Attorney Katherine M. Slattery from Maine Attorney General William Schneider, Schneider states, "We have completed our investigation."
Police reports are considered confidential if an active investigation is still occurring. When an investigation is complete, the report becomes a public document.
Whether a subsequent investigation or further inquiry into the matter will soon be completed was not stated in the letter. It is unclear what the report filed with the Berwick Police Department contains or what types of information within the report fall within the categories described in M.R.S. section 614.
Calls and emails to Brian MacMasters at the Maine Attorney General's office went unanswered.
The human cost of Ethiopia’s “villagisation” programme is laid bare by damning first person testimony published on Tuesday.
The east African country has long faced criticism for forcibly relocating tens of thousands of people from their ancestral homes to make way for large scale commercial agriculture, often benefiting foreign investors. Those moved to purpose-built communes are allegedly no longer able to farm or access education, healthcare and other basic services.
They intimidated us, we did not move – this is our land, how do we move?
The victims of land grabbing and displacement are given a rare voice in We Say the Land is Not Yours: Breaking the Silence against Forced Displacement in Ethiopia, a report from the California-based thinktank the Oakland Institute.
Some of the interviewees still live in Ethiopia, while others have sought political asylum abroad, and all remain anonymous for their own safety.
“My village refused to move,” says one, from the community of Gambella. “So they forced us with gunshots. Even though they intimidated us, we did not move – this is our land, how do we move? They wanted our land because our land is the most fertile and has access to water. So the land was promised to a national investor.
The land grab is not only for agriculture, the interviewee claims, but the community has also seen minerals and gold being mined and exported. “We have no power to resist. We need support. In the villages, they promised us tractors to help us cultivate. If money is given to the government for this purpose, we don’t know how it is used.
Opposition to the scheme is not tolerated, according to the witness. “People are intimidated – we are forced to say positive things about villagisation, but really we refuse to accept the programme. If you challenge, the government calls you the mastermind of conflict.
The government receives money from donors, but they fill their pockets and farmers die of hunger.
Agriculture makes up nearly half the GDP of Ethiopia, where four in five people live in rural areas. But since the mid-2000s, the government has awarded millions of hectares of land to foreign investors. The commune development programme, which aims to move 1.5 million rural families from their land to new “model” villages across the country, has faced allegations of violent evictions, political coercion, intimidation, imprisonment, rapes, beatings and disappearances.
A witness from Benishangul laments: “This is not development. Investors are destroying our lands and environment. There is no school, [no] food security, and they destroy wild fruits. Bamboo is the life of people. It is used for food, for cattle, for our beds, homes, firewood, everything. But the investors destroy it. They destroy our forests.
Another interviewee, from South Omo, says mandatory resettlement has stoked conflict among different ethnic groups. “There was no open consultation between the community and the government. If there was a common agreement based on joint consultations, perhaps the community might accept. But, the government dictates.
“We are scared that the highlanders will come and destroy our way of life, culture, and pasture land. What will we do? The government says we can keep two to three cattle, but this is a challenge. Our life is based on cattle, and we cannot change overnight. I keep cows, oxen, sheep, goats – where do we go?
Such accounts threaten to dent the image of Ethiopia, a darling of the development community that has enjoyed double digit economic growth for the best part of a decade. The government has been criticised for brooking little opposition, clamping down on civil society activism and jailing more journalists than any country in Africa, except its neighbour Eritrea.
A government employee told the researchers: “I want the world to know that the government system at the federal level does not give attention to the local community.
Critics have claimed that British aid to Ethiopia’s promotion of basic services programme were being used by the Ethiopian government to help fund the villagisation programme. But last month the Department for International Development announced that it was ending the contributions because of Ethiopia’s “growing success”.
Anuradha Mittal, executive director of the Oakland Institute, who conducted the interviews in 2014 and 2015, said: “The context in which we release this report is one of torture, oppression, and silencing. A development strategy without ensuring its citizens freedom of speech and expression is not a development strategy but a scheme to benefit the ruling elites.
Death Cab For Cutie took the outdoor stage during Jimmy Kimmel’s live show last night and performed “Underneath The Sycamore” and “You Are A Tourist.” Despite being recently separated from the beautiful Zooey Deschanel, Ben Gibbard’s looking like he’s doing pretty well. But really, he lost this girl… he must have been holding back tears. Give the performances a watch below.
The shark has now been recovered by police and is “resting” in the aquarium’s quarantine.
A SHARK STOLEN at the weekend by thieves who used a baby’s pram to sneak it out of a Texas aquarium has been recovered by police.
The female horn shark was taken from an open pool at San Antonio Aquarium on Saturday and wrapped in a wet blanket. It was then put into a baby’s pram and taken to a car parked outside. Three people – two men and a woman – were involved in the theft.
The aquarium said the suspects had staked out the pool for more than an hour to wait for an opportunity and had brought their own net.
An employee noticed the abduction and immediately told management, but the suspects managed to get away. Members of the public helped to track down the suspects yesterday after surveillance footage was shared by the aquarium.
When police officers went to the home of one of the suspects, they found he had an extensive collection of marine life in his home and had the appropriate equipment to care for the horn shark, which was in good condition.
In a Facebook post, the aquarium thanked the public for their help in getting ‘Miss Helen’ back. The horn shark is in quarantine now “resting”.
The aquarium said she is doing well so far and staff are hopeful “she will recover fully from the shock and return to her home she is used to”.
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Huge Price Reduction! Unparalleled views of the valley from this mountain top house! Come see the elegance of this custom one-of-a-kind home. The Tuscan inspired interior accentuates the views from nearly every room in the house. Each bedroom has ensuite bathrooms and sweeping city or mountain views. Perfect for entertaining with multiple patios to take advantage of the great Phoenix weather, and gas fireplaces to keep warm in the colder winter nights. Too many features to list here. These photos can't do it justice - must see in person.
Sunscreen is definitely one of the less glamorous beauty products to buy, but it’s also one of the most necessary. We won’t head outside in the dead of winter with at least SPF 30 on our faces, much less the height of summer, so we daresay we know a thing or two about keeping our skin protected from UV rays. That said, there are a few spots that even we forget to hit with the SPF 50 on the hottest days of the year. These 10 areas are some of the most easily overlooked… and the most important. Don’t let them suffer this summer—and always remember that reapplying your sunscreen throughout the day is just as important as putting it on in the first place.
Yes, you use your hands to apply sunscreen to the rest of your body in the first place, but that doesn’t mean you’re taking care to protect the less obvious areas, like the webbing between your fingers and the backs of your hands and wrists. That’s not even to mention the fact that most of us head straight to the sink to wash our hands once we’ve applied sunscreen. They say you can tell a woman’s real age from her hands—so be sure to get those areas covered next time.
“Out of sight, out of mind” is not exactly the best approach when it comes to sun protection. Be sure to give your legs the full 360-degrees treatment before you head out in shorts or a bathing suit. If getting thorough coverage is a problem, get an aerosol spray sunscreen that you can use at any angle, like Kiss My Face Cool Sport with Any Angle Air Powered Spray – SPF 50. It’ll make getting to those hard-to-reach areas a non-issue.
While your hair generally does protect your scalp from the harmful rays of the sun, an exposed part means that you’re still susceptible to scalp burns. We can’t imagine anything less appealing—or more buildup-causing—than rubbing a cream sunscreen into our roots and scalp, so opt instead for a stick formula. They’re more precise, so you can get the SPF right where you want it, not to mention far less greasy.
Warm weather means sandals, which means that the thin-skinned tops of your feet are fully exposed to the elements. Always be sure to apply sunscreen on the tops of your bare feet before you put on your sandals—flip-flop tan lines are not cute.
Not only are your lips crazy susceptible to burns, but the lower lip in particular is twelve times more likely to develop skin cancer than the upper lip. We’re not suggesting that you slather sunscreen all over your mouth (please don’t!), but rather use an SPF lip balm like Supergoop! Fusion Lip Balm with SPF 30+. Reapplication is key, so keep the balm on hand to refresh throughout the day.
We generally tend to focus on the main features of our faces—the cheeks, the nose, the forehead—when we apply sunscreen while bits like the tops of our ears go unprotected. Just use your sunscreen of choice to cover your ears, as well as the space behind them.
Even if it’s covered by your hair, the back of the neck, is a super sensitive, burn-prone area, so make sure that you’ve covered it—and the front of your neck, too!
Sunscreen in your eyes is one thing, but sunscreen on your eyes is another. Your eyelids are the thinnest skin on your body… and, if you’ve ever fallen asleep on the beach, you’ll know just how quick they are to burn, and how painful said burn can be. A thick, balmy sunscreen formula is ideal for the lid area, and it’s also wise to choose one that contains natural ingredients and as few chemicals as possible to avoid feeling the burn.
Don’t neglect the areas covered by your bathing suit, because it’ll never stay in exactly the same place, especially not the straps. We’ll go right ahead and say it: Apply your sunscreen while you’re still naked, because just because you’ve got clothing or a bathing suit covering an area doesn’t mean you’re immune to burns. You want your SPF to cover your whole body, not just where you think the sun will hit. Better safe than sorry!
Even if you don’t plan on waving your hands in the air, the underarm area is one that frequently goes neglected, particularly the foldy skin around the area. (Don’t be embarrassed—we’ve all got it.) Apply sunscreen both in your armpits and in that area around it, front and back, to avoid weird burns in weird places.
Read more from Daily Makeover: Do Sunscreen Alternatives Really Work?
While trading on above-average volume, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) decreased today, hitting and then dropping past its previous 52-week low of $19 to $17.17. Shares have fallen 9.9%, trading at a volume of 55.5 million. The share price has dropped $8.24 (-32.4%) from $25.46 on March 19, 2012. The stock is trading at 74.8% of its 50-day moving average and 70.5% of its 200-day moving average.
The share price of Telefonica (NYSE:TEF) declined today, reaching and then falling even farther past its previous 52-week low of $14.66 to $14.57. The stock was trading on below-average volume. Shares are down 3.3% and trading at a volume of 2.6 million. The stock has fallen over the last three months, dropping $2.70 (-15.6%) from $17.36 on January 20, 2012. The stock is trading at 90.1% of its 50-day moving average and 82.8% of its 200-day moving average.
While trading on below-average volume, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) fell today, hitting and then dropping past its previous 52-week low to $15.05. The stock price has fallen 1.2% with a volume of 2.3 million.
The share price of Ultra Petroleum (NYSE:UPL) slid today, reaching and then falling even farther past its previous 52-week low of $18.41 to $18.14. The stock was trading on below-average volume. Trading at a volume of 1.5 million, the stock price is down 1.9%. The stock has been losing steam over the last month, declining $7 (-27.7%) from a price of $25.29 on March 19, 2012. The stock is trading at 82.2% of its 50-day moving average and 66.9% of its 200-day moving average.
While trading on below-average volume, Enerplus (NYSE:ERF) dropped today, hitting and then dropping past its previous 52-week low to $18.01. While trading at a volume of 1.2 million, the stock price has fallen 1.6%. The stock has been decreasing in the last two months, down $6.03 (-24.9%) from a price of $24.20 on February 17, 2012. The stock is trading at 82.5% of its 50-day moving average and 74.5% of its 200-day moving average.
The share price of Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN) sunk today, reaching and then falling even farther past its previous 52-week low of $12.25 to $11.87. The stock was trading on below-average volume. The stock price is down 5.1% with a volume of 1.1 million.
While trading on below-average volume, Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE:BBG) decreased today, hitting and then dropping past its previous 52-week low to $21.49. While trading at a volume of 560,449, the stock price has fallen 2%. The stock has been going in a negative direction over the last month, dropping $8.32 (-27.9%) from a price of $29.82 on March 19, 2012. The stock is trading at 82.1% of its 50-day moving average and 66.2% of its 200-day moving average.
The share price of Pandora Media (NYSE:P) declined today, reaching and then falling even farther past its previous 52-week low of $8.12 to $7.83. The stock was trading on below-average volume. Trading at a volume of 1.3 million, the stock price is down 2.1%.
While trading on below-average volume, Cloud Peak Energy (NYSE:CLD) dipped today, hitting and then dropping past its previous 52-week low to $14.26. Trading at a volume of 409,386, the stock price is down 2.9%. The stock has lost momentum over the last three months, losing $4.76 (-24.9%) from $19.09 on January 20, 2012. The stock is trading at 87.8% of its 50-day moving average and 77% of its 200-day moving average.
Over the short history of cars, the sun visor is probably the component that has changed the least. Sure, some have mirrors, fancy lights, and can swivel in a multitude of directions, but at the end of the day, they’re just pieces of foam covered in fabric.
The Iris HUD, a visor-mounted head-up display, hopes to bring that chunky sun blocker into the modern age.
Its laser projection system works similarly to dash-mounted HUDs, but instead of displaying information onto the windshield, information is presented on an ultra-transparent screen in front of the driver. By keeping all the data at eye level, the Iris allows you to focus on what’s important — the road.
The device works in conjunction with a bespoke smartphone app, which is accessed through a Bluetooth connection. Phone communications and applications are then routed through the Iris interface and controlled via simple hand gestures. For instance, if you receive a call while on the road, simply swipe to the left and two things happen: the call is ignored and a message is automatically sent that says, “I’m busy driving.” If you want to answer, simply swipe to the right.
The Iris also features a unique navigation system, which integrates geolocation information for a truly real-time experience. Not only will it detect red-light cameras and school zones, prompting you to drive more carefully, but it will notify the driver when they exceed the local speed limit without relying on sign recognition.
And what about that helpful sun visor, however simplistic it may be? We’d suggest sunglasses, but polarized lenses generally don’t mesh with HUDs very well. We’ll have to get back to you on that one.
The Iris HUD is reportedly ready for production, but the development team needs some financial support to kickstart the manufacturing process. To move things along, the group will launch an Indiegogo campaign on Monday, June 8.
If enough cash is raised, shipping is expected to begin in the fall of this year. The device will retail for $499, but early pledges can net you the product for $299.
Horse racing action from Pontefract last year. The new season begins next week.
With £78,000 worth of prize money on offer the card often throws up some impressive early season types.
And with the first two meetings falling in the Easter holidays for some, in time honoured tradition, there will be plenty of free sweets or Easter treats available for kids.
The racecourse have extended and refurbished the Owners & Trainers facilities at the course with the aim of attracting more owners to Pontefract and improving the calibre of the racing.
The ROA (Racehorse Owners Association) are sponsoring the entire card to promote the industry and the improvements that have been made over the winter.
Highlight of the racing programme is the £25,000 Sponsorship for ROA Members Handicap over 1m 2f.
While the race meeting was lost to waterlogging last year, a classy field assembled for the 2017 renewal. The winner was the subsequent Royal Ascot victor, Snoano, who took the honours for Malton trainer Tim Easterby.
The £15,000 1m4f EBF Maiden on this day has a rich roll of honour. Luca Cumani’s ‘High–Rise’ won this race on his way to victory in the Epsom Derby and lends his name to this race. Above Normal won the 2017 contest for Saeed Bin Suroor and Godolphin. He’s been winning in Dubai over the winter – will 2019 unleash a potential superstar?
Of all the races run over the years at Pontefract, the stayers races evoke the strongest memories among the race going public. With course favourites like Dan Buoy, Jamaican Flight and Bluff Cove all laden with stamina, the stayers championship has proved a popular addition to the racing programme in recent seasons.
Becky The Thatcher was the champion last year meaning that her trainer, Micky Hammond, has won the championship for three of the last four years. He has got a few lined up for the championship again in 2019 and they should be monitored closely!
The award winning ‘Wall of Fame’ promotion is back at the course for 2019. Racegoers who visited in 2018 may already have spotted their face on the website dedicated to the promotion (www.pontefract-races.co.uk/walloffame) but the life size artwork will be unveiled in the Paddock Bar at the opening race meeting of the year.
Anyone spotting themselves will be able to claim a prize from the office on any raceday during the season. With 462 faces on show, there are plenty of great prizes to be won. The ‘Ponte Faithful’ promotion is also back again offering vouchers and discounts for those who booked for race meetings in 2018 and 2019.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus said on Wednesday that negotiations with some members of the Taliban could provide a way to reduce violence in sections of Afghanistan gripped by an intensifying insurgency.
“If there are people who are willing to reconcile (with the government), then that would be a positive step in some of these areas that have actually been spiraling downward,” said Petraeus, who will soon take up responsibility for U.S. operations in Afghanistan.
“The key there is making sure that all of that is done in complete coordination, with complete support of the Afghan government,” he told a forum hosted by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
Petraeus, the former commander in Iraq who is credited by U.S. officials with saving Iraq from civil war, is scheduled on October 31 to take over U.S. Central Command, which overseas American military interests across the Middle East and into south and central Asia.
Violence has soared in Afghanistan over the past two years, particularly in provinces along the country’s eastern border with Pakistan, where U.S. troops face a growing insurgency fueled by militant safe havens across the border.
U.S. concern about the violence has prompted the Bush administration to mount a broad review of its strategy in Afghanistan.
Petraeus said negotiations with insurgents willing to consider reconciliation could reduce violence by isolating hard-core militants, which is what occurred in Iraq’s Anbar province when Sunni tribesmen joined U.S. forces against al Qaeda.
“You’ve got to set things up. You’ve got to know who you’re talking to. You’ve got to have your objectives straight,” the general said.
His remarks followed a flurry of media reports about possible negotiations with the Taliban.
Saudi King Abdullah hosted a meeting last month with representatives of the Taliban and the Afghan government, fanning speculation about a potential dialogue.
The British commander in Afghanistan, Brig. Mark Carleton-Smith, also told the Sunday Times that negotiations with the Taliban could bring needed progress.
Asked about those remarks, Petraeus noted that Britain’s long experience negotiating with adversaries helped reduce violence in Iraq. “They’ve sat down with thugs throughout their history, including us in our early days, I suspect,” he said.
Situated along the shore of Lake Michigan, metropolitan Chicago has benefitted for centuries from an abundance of fresh water. The infrastructure necessary for delivering water and removing wastewater is primarily underground and, subsequently, is often forgotten until a problem arises. However, there is growing recognition of the aging status of water infrastructure and the resulting challenges faced by our community water suppliers. At the same time, a new regional understanding has emerged on the role of water pricing in the effective provision and management of our water resources and infrastructure.
Local governments are the primary investors in water infrastructure. Revenues generated by water rates are the primary source of revenue for most community water systems. Setting water rates that recover the full cost of providing water service can contribute to financial resiliency and create enough revenue to maintain the system. Sustainable rates enable communities to meet water demand reliably and safely. Recovering full costs is especially important because poor infrastructure poses one of the top three challenges for northeastern Illinois water utilities, and failing infrastructure can impose high costs on communities in terms of damage and inconvenience.
GO TO 2040 specifically recommends full-cost pricing as fundamental to addressing both the need for investment in water infrastructure and the challenge of accommodating millions of additional residents in livable communities by mid-century. CMAP, in partnership with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the University of Illinois Extension, has developed a manual that explores full-cost pricing as a tool for local decision makers interested in sustainably managing community water supply.
To learn more about the Full Cost Pricing Program contact MSchneemann@cmap.illinois.gov or visit www.iisgcp.org/water_supply/water_rates.html.
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Leah Still, daughter of NFL star Devon Still, strut down the runway at New York Fashion Week on Thursday -- and the crowd went wild!
Known to her fans as Leah Strong, the 5-year-old has been in the news for the inspiring way she and her family handled her battle with stage 4 neuroblastoma, a form of childhood cancer.
Now in remission, she looked gorgeous and healthy while walking the catwalk in the Kids Rock! Spring 2016 fashion show at the Skylight at Moynihan Station in Manhattan.
Her first look was a faded denim ensemble with the the words, "#LeahinLevis" on the back, and she even gave the audience a flawless twirl on the runway!

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