Monday, August 5, 2013

Ohio killer set for execution found hanged in cell

Ohio Dept. Of Rehabilitation via AP

This undated photo provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction shows Billy Slagle. Slagle was found hanged in his prison cell on Sunday, three days before he was to face the death sentence for stabbing a woman in 1987.

By Thomas J. Sheeran, The Associated Press

CLEVELAND ??A man condemned to death for fatally stabbing a neighbor during a Cleveland burglary apparently killed himself in his cell Sunday just days before his execution set for Wednesday.

Billy Slagle, 44, was found hanging in his cell about 5 a.m. at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution south of Columbus, prison spokeswoman JoEllen Smith said. He was declared dead within the hour.

No other details were immediately provided.

Slagle was sentenced to die for the 1987 stabbing of Mari Anne Pope, who was killed while two young children she was watching were in the house.

In a rare move, the prosecutor in Cleveland had asked the Ohio Parole Board to spare Slagle. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty said jurors today, with the option of life without parole, would be unlikely to sentence Slagle to death.

The parole board and Gov. John Kasich both rejected mercy for Slagle.

Last week, Slagle's attorney argued that a jury never got the chance to hear the full details of his troubled childhood.

The attorneys, arguing for a new trial and to delay his execution, said that information met requirements for asking for a new trial, which normally must happen within four months of a conviction.

Slagle was "unavoidably prevented" from filing his request because his original attorneys didn't develop and present the evidence, the filing said.

McGinty and Slagle's attorneys had cited his age ? at 18, he was barely old enough for execution in Ohio ? and his history of alcohol and drug addiction.

? 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Source: http://feeds.nbcnews.com/c/35002/f/663306/s/2f8b8293/sc/3/l/0Lusnews0Bnbcnews0N0C0Inews0C20A130C0A80C0A40C198628270Eohio0Ekiller0Eset0Efor0Eexecution0Efound0Ehanged0Ein0Ecell0Dlite/story01.htm

rutgers dharun ravi george clooney arrested ravi leigh espn st patricks day

Iran gets new president, vows 'constructive' foreign relations

By Yeganeh Torbati

DUBAI (Reuters) - Hassan Rouhani took office as Iran's president on Saturday promising "constructive interaction with the world" after eight years under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marked by diplomatic confrontation and damaging sanctions.

The politically moderate 64-year-old cleric's resounding victory at June's election raised hopes of a negotiated end to the dispute over Iran's nuclear program and an easing of the sanctions that have hit the OPEC country's oil exports.

That could avert a possible new war in the Middle East. Both the United States and Israel have said all options - including military action - are open to stop Iran getting nuclear arms.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei endorsed Rouhani's election win in a statement read out to political, religious and military grandees assembled at a Tehran religious site.

Khamenei praised the "selection of a worthy individual who has more than three decades of service to the system of the Islamic Republic ... and who from the time of the revolutionary struggle ... has resisted the enemies of the Islamic Revolution."

Symbolizing the handover of power, Khamenei took the presidential mandate from Ahmadinejad and handed the document to Rouhani.

Khamenei then kissed Rouhani on the cheek and the new president kissed the leader on his shoulder, a sign of supplication.

The start of Rouhani's presidency puts an end to the Ahmadinejad era during which Iran grew more isolated and came under wide-ranging United Nations, U.S. and European Union sanctions over its nuclear program.

Rouhani faces enormous challenges, including inflation he put last month at 42 percent, unemployment, and political divisions between conservative, moderate and reformist factions.

"Moderation does not mean deviating from principles and it is not conservatism in the face of change and development. Moderation ... is an active and patient approach in society in order to be distant from the abyss of extremism," Rouhani said in a short speech after becoming president.

"In the international arena we will also take new steps to promote the Iranian nation towards securing national interests and removing sanctions. Although there are many limitations, the future is bright and promising," he said.

"The orientation of the government is Iran's economic salvation, constructive interaction with the world, and a restoration of morality."

Rouhani's first test is persuading parliament to approve his list of proposed ministers, which he is expected to present on Sunday after he takes his oath of office in parliament.

"Rouhani will certainly appoint more competent men and women to key economic ministries and institutions. He will also follow saner economic policies," said Shaul Bakhash, an Iran historian at George Mason University in Virginia.

"But the economic problems are staggering ... Above all, without a serious easing of sanctions, it is difficult to see how Rouhani can get the economy moving again."

CLEAN HANDS

Ahmadinejad defended his time in office, telling state television late on Friday his administration was the least corrupt in history, and blaming sanctions for economic problems.

"We promised to have clean hands; I say with confidence that this government is the cleanest government," Ahmadinejad said, according to the Mehr news agency.

"The enemy has introduced heavy sanctions and the nation has faced problems. We have made our utmost effort but we couldn't resolve all the pressures. This issue has been very difficult for us."

Rouhani has said he will appoint ministers from all political factions, based on their ability, but hardliners have demanded the conservative-dominated parliament reject nominees associated with the "sedition", their term for the months of protests that followed Ahmadinejad's disputed 2009 re-election.

Parliament's confirmation of such candidates would be "a betrayal of the people and the system," Hossein Shariatmadari, editor of the influential hardline daily Kayhan, wrote in an editorial this week.

A source close to Rouhani confirmed to Reuters that he will nominate Mohammad Javad Zarif, a U.S.-educated former ambassador to the United Nations, as his foreign minister.

Another likely pick is Ali Jannati for culture minister, an influential post which oversees domestic and foreign press in Iran and vets cinema, theatre, literature and other arts. Jannati has served as ambassador to Kuwait and his father is Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, a hardline cleric.

During Ahmadinejad's presidency, press freedoms were curtailed, newspapers shut down, and this year about a dozen journalists were arrested in a crackdown on the press.

In an interview with the reformist Bahar newspaper this week, Jannati sought to distance himself from his father's views and indicated he would support more freedom for artists.

"Intellectual matters are not hereditary," Jannati said, according to Bahar. "I am hopeful that given my views on the fields of music, art, and film, the cultural and artistic atmosphere in the country will soften so that artists can breathe more easily."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/rouhani-becomes-iranian-president-134434025.html

Ernie Els Teen Choice Awards 2012 Aurora victims usher James Holmes Minka Kelly sex tape Colorado shooting

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Android 4.3 Hard To Find WiFi Settings Set to Always On For Location Services

Google's latest Android release, 4.3 "Jelly Bean", is quite simple in comparison to past releases, but as always, with some digging you'll be able to find some interesting changes. One such change isn't obvious at all, and it might not be kosher with everyone: Wi-Fi scanning even if Wi-Fi is disabled. This might seem like the sort of feature that Google would rollout without telling anyone, but indeed, the feature is mentioned in the release notes:

"Location detection through Wi-Fi - use Wi-Fi to detect location without turning on Wi-Fi all the time."

For the most part, this feature is actually a good one, since it can help triangulate your location without the use of GPS, which could save on battery. But that said, it can be assumed that not everyone is going to like their phone or tablet scanning in the background, either for privacy reasons or lack of need, so fortunately, it can be disabled.

The option is a little hidden, however. You must go to your Wi-Fi settings, tap the three dots in the corner (or menu button)?for the options and click "Advanced". Once there, you'll see options similar to those shown above. Don't want the feature? Simply de-click it.

Source: http://hothardware.com/News/Android-43-Hard-To-Find-WiFi-Settings-Set-to-Always-On-For-Location-Services/

tesla model s tesla model s Black Ops 2 Secede ben roethlisberger Diwali elmo

5 Expensive DIY Home Improvement Pitfalls to Avoid

Doing it yourself, or DIY, is one of the great moneysavers in the world. Done properly, you can save thousands of dollars, possibly tens of thousands of dollars, on home renovation. However, done poorly, you can wind up with a broken deck and a shattered kneecap. While some projects are successful enough to build a DIY fervor in any Dad?s heart, others wind up costing far more money than they save. Here are some of the most expensive mistakes you can make when starting a DIY project.1. Getting In Too Deep

At first, each project seems fairly simple. The only problem, for example, is a small leak in one pipe. A new fitting should solve that problem. However, after the fitting is replaced, the sink keeps leaking, and you have to finish it now or the whole bathroom will be underwater. Soon, you?re surrounded by bits of pipe and caulk, wondering how much you?ll have to pay a plumber to fix the high-pitched squealing and ice-cold water flooding the bathroom.

If you aren?t sure how complex your project is, get it appraised by a professional. Even if you?re not planning to hire a contractor, ask for an estimate, and ask him to walk you through what he?d like to do to your project. This will at least give you an idea of how far you?re getting in over your head before you have to call a professional to fix your mistakes for you.

2. Not Properly Budgeting?

Whether you know a guy who can get cheap parts or you used a promo code from Home Depot to get free shipping, you?ve probably thought of some way to make your DIY project cheaper than the estimate. However, be wary of not budgeting nearly enough money to finish your project. If you skimp on the cost of materials, you may wind up with an abandoned DIY project that no help can save.

3. Using The Wrong Tools?

Every carpenter and craftsman knows that in order to make a job go quickly and smoothly, you need the right tools. However, many people who attempt DIY think that they can do everything with two saws and three kinds of hammer, as long as they have an electrical drill. Unfortunately, the reason this is a pricey mistake is because of one reason: medical bills. Proper tools ensure that you?re safe on the job.

4. Doing A Project In The Wrong Order

There is a right and wrong way to do almost any project. Doing a project in the proper order ensures that all steps are followed and that you?ll have enough time and materials to properly complete it. Otherwise, you?ll wind up messing something else up and having to fix it. For example, if you?re intending to paint the wall, you must first cover fixtures and edges with painter?s tape. Otherwise, you?ll make another job for yourself by having to hand-paint over all fixtures later. These may not seem like big issues, but most abandoned home DIY projects are abandoned because people didn?t concentrate on small details.

5. Not Having a Plan or Doing Research

Doing research and having a plan goes hand in hand. When taking on a big project such as a DIY, you simply need organization and a direction to follow, otherwise mistakes will occur and you will have to pay a pretty penny to fix them. Doing the research leads to a cohesive plan that you can refer to and that will help you avoid those mistakes. By making a plan, you are saving time and money on purchasing unnecessary tools, and you can be more efficient.

Have you ever fallen into any of these pitfalls? Do you have any other tips on saving money while doing DIY projects?

Source: http://www.fromshoppingtosaving.com/2013/08/5-expensive-diy-home-improvement.html

Oscars 2013 barcelona vs real madrid renee zellweger catherine zeta jones charlize theron barbra streisand barbra streisand

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Friday, August 2, 2013

Thousands turn out for gay pride parade in Jerusalem

By Agence France-Presse
Thursday, August 1, 2013 16:48 EDT

?

A few thousand people marched in a gay pride parade in central Jerusalem without any serious incidents on Thursday, carrying trademark rainbow flags and calling for equal rights, police said.

?About 2,500 participated in the march and there were no incidents, except for one stink bomb being thrown,? police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.

?An ultra-Orthodox (Jew) and two women suspected of causing the provocation were detained.?

Hundreds of uniformed and plain clothes police had been deployed to prevent any violence breaking out in the highly conservative city.

Around 150 ultra-Orthodox Jews gathered in the Mear Shearim quarter to denounce what they consider the ?abomination? of homosexuality.

Israel is widely seen as having liberal gay rights policies, despite the hostility shown by the ultra-Orthodox community towards homosexuals, particularly men.

Israel repealed a ban on consensual same-sex sexual acts in 1988.

?

?

?

?

?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheRawStory/~3/6SAqgcCHdFM/

jay z Oscar Pistorius Carnival Triumph charles barkley valentines valentines day George Ferris