Ohio killer set for execution found hanged in cell

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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

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Evolution 'punishes mean people'

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Evolution does not favour selfish people, according to new research that challenges a previous theory that suggests it is preferable to put yourself first.

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Employers add 162K jobs, jobless rate falls to 7.4%

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Thousands turn out for gay pride parade in Jerusalem

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

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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.

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3D Super Shinobi II Dated for Japan, New Screens Released

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by Kenneth Richardson Jul 31st 2013 8:30PM

Japanese gamers will be able to download Sega?s Nintendo 3DS Shinobi II re-release a week from today. Sega?s Japanese website has been updated with an August 7th release date for 3D Super Shinobi II. It will cost 600 yen, which is about the Japanese equivalent of $6. The game contains enhanced 3D visuals compared the original Shinobi II, which released a full 20 years ago and is known outside of Japan as Shinobi III. A handful of screenshots showing the game in action have been released, and you can check them out below.

None of Sega?s 3D releases have made it out of Japan. Think 3D Super Shinobi II will change that?

Source: http://www.dualshockers.com/2013/07/31/3d-super-shinobi-ii-dated-for-japan-new-screens-related/

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Video: Ford launches nat gas truck

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Feng Shui World Latest Issue (November/December 2012) is Out ...

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Welcome to our end of year issue! This is always an exciting time for us as we prepare for the coming new year. At World of Feng Shui, this involves finalizing the new activators, enhancers and cures needed for the coming Snake Year, while the publishing department brings not one but two very exciting new titles that will hit bookshelves in time for Christmas!

Lillian Too?s new book?Spiritual Feng Shui brings new insights into the third dimension of this practice. This is a ground-breaking book in which she reveals secrets of the cosmic forces that affect and influence the practice of space and time feng shui. It is a must read for everyone who has ever wondered about the power of cosmic energy and the role which spirits and other entities play in our well being.

The second book Lillian is publishing this year isTung Sing 2013 - the Chinese Destiny Book. Chockfull of information on absolutely everything you need to know to enhance your luck and destiny for the coming year, this is the ultimate reference book for anyone and everyone interested in Chinese esoteric and metaphysical practices. You absolutely have to check out this book.

Our other exciting news is that Lillian Too and Jennifer Too?s?Fortune and Feng Shui 2013 will join Feng Shui World magazine in the digital realm, and are available to purchase on your iPads and Kindles from the?iBookstore and the?Amazon Kindle Store. More titles will go digital in the coming future as we embrace the digital world. Now you can download our latest titles and have them at your fingertips at all times.?

This issue we celebrate?50 Years of James Bond as we eagerly await the latest installmentSkyfall.?Honey Lim takes a look at this all-time favourite English spy through the years and makes some astounding discoveries. The franchise is probably the most successful in the history of moviemaking, thriving through the decades since Sean Connery brought Ian Fleming?s super spy to life on the big screen. But brilliant formula of filmmaking aside, we discover numerological and feng shui reasons for Bond?s great success through 3 flying star periods! Meanwhile, with the release of Argo, we also look at actor/director Ben Affleck and his beautiful wife Jennifer Garner, the new power couple emerging from Hollywood; their Paht Chee charts spell some great things in store for this pair.?

For readers thinking of starting or expanding your family, we bring you a feature on?Water Snakebabies, and what having a little Snake bundle of joy will mean for the different animal signs. Interesting fact: did you know that Tony Blair, UK?s longest serving Labour Prime Minister was a Water Snake? As was China?s Chairman?Mao Tse Dong. Further research throws up an unmistakable pattern... if you are hoping your offspring has every chance to make it into the highest echelons of power, then a Snake baby may well be perfect for you... read more on page 10.

The end of the year is the best time to take stock of how good feng shui has benefited you, and what more it can do for you. Check out 10 Common Feng Shui Blunders which point out where you may be going wrong if you have not been as successful as you would have liked. We also feature the East-West Theory of houses specifically focusing on how you can redo things in your home to help you find a soul mate or improve your chances of getting married! For those looking to renovate in time for the new year, don?t miss?Chris Yeo?s architectural piece offering five important ideas to get right when designing your home.?Phillip Lim continues his Four Pillars series, focusing on the Star of Aggressive Sword, quite a common star to appear in individual?s charts. He explains why this particular star can be a double-edged sword, offering ways to ensure you tap its beneficial aspects while suppressing its perilous ones.

Meanwhile, our travel writer?Helen Oon takes you to?Langkawi, where gastronomy meets Malay geomancy in?TV Chef Shukri?s culinary getaway. There is also?Penang, an excellent example of old time feng shui bringing modern benefits to this thriving island state.?Lillian Too will be returning toPenang Jan 20th 2013 for her yearly Feng Shui Extravaganza, after her?Kuala Lumpur Jan 6th, and Singapore Jan 13th dates. And for those of you who live in or near?New York, or feel like visiting the Big Apple, join her there on Feb 2nd & 3rd where there will also be a special Gala Auction event featuring one-of-a-kind treasures from her personal collection! More info on www.wofs.com!

Have a great Christmas and New Year, and remember to make a date with Lillian Too at any one of her Feng Shui Extravaganzas for important 2013 updates!

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We are not even one month into the new Rabbit Year and already the number 7 violent star in the middle of this year's feng shui chart has made its presence felt. Chinese New Year broke out with unrest and uprising in Egypt, which is located in the middle of the world no matter what map you use, and since the fall of Mubarak, other countries in the region are following suit. As we go to print, we see news of Libya where Mohd. Gaddafi is unleashing the might of his armed forces against his own people. Other countries in the Mideast facing unrest since the beginning of the year include Bahrain, Iran, Iraq and Yemen, all unfortunately placed in the center which is so terribly afflicted by the #7 this year.

With this, we strongly urge everyone to take extra care in 2011, because the middle sector affects everybody. For the individual, from a flying star perspective, if you live in an open plan house, the number 7 in the center becomes even more dangerous and it thus becomes imperative for you to keep it under control. Do make sure you place a water feature in the center of your home ? you can get one of those tabletop ones and place it on a central coffee table in your living area, as water exhausts metal, the intrinsic element of the #7. Also try and carry amulet protection at all times if you can, so you can stay safe from the foreboding forces that seem to pervade the year.

On a lighter note, we are in the thick of Awards season in Hollywood where the brightest and best of what the world has to offer are being recognized and rewarded. By the time this issue is out, we will have new Oscar winners but in the meantime, whether our favourites win or not, we put the spotlight on some of the stars we think will continue to make huge waves in the coming year. Natalie Portman was phenomenal in Black Swan, truly a breakout role for her. While she has always been famous and on the world's consciousness, this role thrusts her into the big league, proving she can really take on just about anything and work her magic on it. True, it is a disturbing movie, definitely not one for the kids, but it is powerful and really quite unforgettable. Other stars to watch this year are Mila Kunis and Carey Mulligan, both of whom we predict are about to make the leap into the big time.

While we await the Hollywood version of Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directed by David Fincher and starring our favourite James Bond Daniel Craig and newcomer Rooney Mara, the real life drama left over after Larrson's untimely premature death continues to play out. His unfortunate lover and life partner Eva Gabrielsson is still raging over being left with nothing after his death, because he did not have a proper will in place. Instead, all rights, income and royalties from his work, which has become the second largest earning book franchise since Harry Potter, have gone to his father and brother, who Eva claims had been estranged from Stieg for years now, while she was at his side throughout the time he was working on his bestselling trilogy. She has suggested there is a fourth book, and outlines for up to ten books. The drama continues to unfold... read more within.

On the royal front, this year will see two high profile weddings: of the dashing Prince William to Kate Middleton, who will be known as Princess Catherine, and in Monaco, of the athletic and beautiful Charlene Wittstock to Prince Albert, taking the role once filled by the legendary Grace Kelly. Stepping up to royal life from a commoner's shoes is never easy, and no one assumes it will be. Already there are whisperings of discontent among the Monaco royal circles. Only time will tell how things will turn out for these two beautiful and alluring ladies. This issue we feature the other princess in waiting...

For those of you wanting to improve your own feng shui, our in-depth case studies should be helpful. We have floor plan feature by Honey Lim that focuses on an East-facing house; we chose East, as this facing direction house has some troublesome vibes this year. Those of you with East facing homes can use this as a blueprint to fix your own feng shui. Peter Lung analyses a doctor's office, while Chris Yeo talks us through segmenting different sectors then linking them together using the bubble diagram. Lillian Too's new column Playing Feng Shui Detective starts this issue with a focus on how to sniff out trouble in the home when things just don't seem to be going right. We have also buffed up our astrology section, adding Tarot Card astrology by celebrated Vedic astrologer Jyoti Arora from India.

Happy reading and remember to stay protected and safe!

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