The FBI Is Now Investigating the Steubenville Backlash

It's probably fair to say that things have gotten a little out of hand in Steubenville, Ohio, where two high school football players are accused of raping a 16-year-old while she was drunk. If you've read anything about the investigation and court case that's now unfolding you'll know that what started out as a suspicious sexual assault has turned into a national outrage, and local authorities are dealing with some pretty serious backlash that includes death threats being made against their families. On Wednesday night, CBS News reported that the FBI had opened an investigation into such threats on local sheriff Fred Abdalla's family and a suspected computer virus that targeted the Steubenville police chief. It's unclear who the suspects might be, and the FBI isn't commenting on the probe.

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In a way, this new FBI investigation is a bit of a relief. The small football-crazed town of Steubenville has been obviously overwhelmed since scrutiny from Anonymous has been helping to elevate the rape investigation to viral status on the web. The firestorm of attention came to a head last weekend when 1,300 protesters descended on the town's city hall for an event dubbed Occupy Steubenville. Sheriff Abdalla even made an appearance, after having said on the radio that he was "coming after" Anonymous. (Since Anonymous doesn't take too well to threats, this might've had something to do with the death threats that he received over email and social media in the days after the rally.) Then, on Tuesday, police reported "some type of shooting threat" being made on social media prompting a lockdown on all local schools that lasted nearly two hours.

RELATED: Occupy Steubenville: Anonymous vs. the Sheriff

So you could say things have been tense. The more we learn about Steubenville and its long history of corrupt leadership, though, the more we can understand how this rape case pushed people over the edge. As recently as 1997, the Justice Department found the city's police department to have "have engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured and protected by the Constitution and the laws of the United States." And close ties between Abdalla and the Steubenville High football coach?Reno Saccoccia -- think Coach Taylor from?Friday Night Lights,?only more sinister -- have led many, especially those in Anonymous, to believe that the corruption never went away.

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Who knows what the Feds will find when they take a closer look at the threats being hurled at Steubenville law enforcement. They might even find out something about the things the local cops are doing to attract such hatred. Then again, they might just be in the mood to arrest some more Anonymous members.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/fbi-now-investigating-steubenville-backlash-034929764.html

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World stocks rise as Alcoa sees stronger demand

BANGKOK (AP) ? World stock markets rose Wednesday after the fourth-quarter earnings season got off to a positive start in the U.S. with aluminum giant Alcoa forecasting higher demand for 2013.

Demand for aluminum has been hurt by the weak global economy, but Alcoa predicted a 7 percent increase in demand this year, slightly better than the 6 percent increase in 2012. Because Alcoa makes aluminum for so many key industries, investors study its results for clues about the health and direction of the overall economy.

"Regional markets are mostly firmer after the Alcoa result set the tone early in Asia," said Stan Shamu of IG Markets in Melbourne in a market commentary. "Alcoa's results are generally considered a bellwether for the global economy and the fact that the aluminum giant forecasts higher demand in 2013 appeased investors."

European stocks rose in early trading. Britain's FTSE 100 rose 0.4 percent to 6,075.35. Germany's DAX added 0.3 percent to 7,720.34. France's CAC-40 rose 0.4 percent to 3,721.74.

Wall Street appeared headed for gains, with Dow Jones industrial futures up 0.2 percent at 13,291 and S&P 500 futures rising 0.2 percent to 1,454.70.

In Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng advanced 0.5 percent to 23,218.47 after a downturn in the prior session, with sentiment helped by gains in mainland Chinese shares.

"Stability in China is helping. We are taking a lot of cues from China-Asia," said Jackson Wong, vice president of Tanrich Securities in Hong Kong.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened lower on a strengthening yen but reversed course as the currency slipped against the dollar. The benchmark in Tokyo gained 0.7 percent to close at 10,578.57.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.4 percent to 4,708.10. South Korea's Kopsi was 0.3 percent lower at 1,991.20. Benchmarks in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines rose. Indonesia and Malaysia fell. Mainland Chinese stocks were mixed.

Analysts at Capital Economics said in a market commentary that "2013 has begun with more optimism about prospects for the global economy."

Among individual stocks, shares of Australian company Alumina Ltd., a joint venture partner of Alcoa, jumped 4.6 percent. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. rose 5 percent in Tokyo. Hong Kong-listed China Railway Group rose 5.1 percent.

Major indexes surged last week after U.S. lawmakers passed a bill to avoid a combination of government spending cuts and tax increases that have come to be known as the fiscal cliff. The deal, however, remains incomplete, and trading has been cautious since then. Politicians will face another deadline in two months to agree on more spending cuts.

U.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday, before Alcoa's earnings report was released.

Benchmark crude for February delivery was down 16 cents to $92.98 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 4 cents to close at $93.15 per barrel on the Nymex on Tuesday.

In currencies, the euro rose slightly to $1.3085 from $1.3084 Tuesday in New York. The dollar rose to 87.62 yen from 87.19 yen.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/world-stocks-rise-alcoa-sees-stronger-demand-083450373--finance.html

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Josh Brolin: Arrested for Public Intoxication on New Year's Day

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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with an icy dip

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) ? Thousands of young men are plunging into icy rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes cast by priests in an old ritual marking the feast of Epiphany.

By tradition, a wooden cross is cast into the water and it is believed that the person who retrieves it will be freed from evil spirits.

In the central city of Kalofer, 350 men in traditional dress waded into the icy Tundzha River with national flags. Led by the town's mayor and encouraged by a folk orchestra and homemade plum brandy, they dance and stomp the rocky riverbed.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/bulgarians-celebrate-epiphany-icy-dip-095152004.html

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Nvidia announces Project Shield handheld gaming system with 5 ...

Nvidia has just unveiled a new handheld gaming system called Project Shield. Project Shield is powered by the Tegra 4 processor and can play console-quality games while still providing a mobile experience. The processor is capable of pushing 4K resolution video over HDMI to external displays. It includes advanced sound processing that Nvidia says rivals Beats Audio-equipped laptops, and a 33Wh battery that provides five to ten hours of play time or 24 hours of HD video playback. It features a 5-inch, 720p Retinal multitouch display with 294ppi pixel density, and has a slot for micro-SD card expansion. The Shield runs Android ? pure Android without a skin, as Nvidia insists ? and includes Google's apps for Gmail and the Play Store.

It should look familiar to anyone who has held an Xbox 360 controller

In addition to supporting all of the games available to Android devices and the games in the Tegra Zone, the Shield also has the ability to stream games from a home Windows PC equipped with a GeForce GTX 650 (or higher) graphics card to the handheld device over Wi-Fi, letting users access their library of PC games, including games in the Steam library, anywhere in their home. It access the games on the home PC and run them virtually on the Shield. In the future, Nvidia says that it will add support to stream content from the Shield to a television wirelessly, so you can watch video and play games on your TV display without being tethered by wires. Of course, with support for the standard Android platform, the Shield also has access to the hundreds of thousands of apps that are available in the Google Play Store.

Hardware-wise, the Shield has a clamshell design with a gaming controller attached below the device's display. The controller has dual control sticks, a D-pad, and multiple action buttons ? it should look familiar to anyone who has held an Xbox 360 controller.

Unfortunately, Nvidia did not announce a price for Project Shield, but it says that it will be coming to the US and Canada in the second quarter of this year. Either way, it seems that things just got a bit more interesting for both the mobile gaming space and the Android gaming world.

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/7/3845282/nvidia-announces-project-shield-handheld-gaming-system

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Prep wrestling: Colts, North Murray done in 2-3A, but 4A schools still ...

CHATSWORTH ? Both North Murray and Coahulla Creek knew wins would be tough to come by at the Area 2-3A duals.

Turns out, the best shot for either to get a win Friday was to face each other ? and because North Murray was unable to follow up its win against the Colts with another victory, the postseason competition will go on today at North Murray without any local teams participating.

The Mountaineers beat the Colts 49-13 after both teams lost in the opening round at the double-elimination event.

Coahulla Creek started its day with a 55-12 loss to Adairsville. North Murray lost 67-12 to Rockmart in the opening round, and the Mountaineers? run in the losers? bracket ended with a 39-36 loss to Carver-Columbus after North Murray had to forfeit its final match.

?You might look at it that we were 1-2 today, but I am happy,? North Murray coach Steve Colley said. ?I think we did a good job of fighting and wrestling hard.?

After the first night of action, Sonoraville, Adairsville, Rockmart and Ringgold advanced to today?s meetings without a loss.

Sonoraville beat Central-Carrollton 45-21 and will face Adairsville, which beat Coahulla Creek and then topped Cartersville 36-35 after a Purple Hurricanes wrestler was penalized a team point for taking down a strap of his singlet while still on the mat early in the dual.

In the other battle of unbeatens today, Rockmart ? a 67-12 winner over North Murray ? will take on Ringgold, which beat Carver 45-30. Cartersville and Carver await the losers of those matches. Today?s action at North Murray begins at 10 a.m.

It was a forgettable day for the Colts, who don?t have a complete lineup and have struggled in duals all season. They followed the same script Friday.

Against Cartersville in the opener, the only Coahulla win came from Alan Caro, who recorded a pin at 160 pounds. All other points came on forfeits. Three of the Coahulla Creek wrestlers on the pre-event sheet weren?t there, and the Colts had to forfeit several classes as well.

For North Murray, the continuing storyline all season has been the team?s susceptibility to injury. Coming into the event, Colley hoped no more injuries would hamper his team as it prepares for the area traditional tournament later this season. Unfortunately, 145-pounder Juan Salaises was the latest to be hurt ? he was held out after suffering a shoulder injury in a win against Coahulla Creek?s Jose Quintero.

?It is like it is two seasons in wrestling,? Colley said. ?They know that we are trying to get ready for traditionals, and it is like our kids are scared to get hurt at this point. It seems like every time we are on the mat another one drops. I have never seen anything like it.?

Against Carver, the Mountaineers had to wrestle several wrestlers up in weight just to fill classes. Still, despite throwing many younger wrestlers into the fire, Colley?s team almost stayed alive.

Sophomore 285-pounder Brandon Adame, who returned to the states on Friday after attending his grandfather?s funeral in Mexico, had a pin to even the match at 6-6 before Carver seemed to take control. Carver led 24-12 before pins by Jacob McKee (152), Daniel Gonzalez (160) and Ethan Center (170) gave North Murray a 36-27 lead.

But Carver was able to get a pin at 182, and North Murray had to forfeit at 195 to give the Tigers 12 key points and the victory.

?I am throwing third-stringers out there wrestling up in class, and they are winning, so I was tickled,? Colley said. ?We have a good group of young wrestlers. They key is just to keep them all together. We only have one senior this year, but when his class was freshmen, we had nine. We just want to keep them all together as they get better.?

? All three local teams competing in the Area 7-4A duals at Cedartown High are still alive and will help start the action when the event resumes this morning with eight teams in contention for two spots at state.

Southeast Whitfield (18-11) won its only dual and advanced to the winners? bracket semifinals, where it will face Gilmer at 10 a.m.

The Raiders beat Cass 49-29 behind five pins. Lester Paucay (152 pounds), Tanner Acosta (160), Austin Allen (170), Andrew Miranda (182), Carlos Fraire (220), Jose Martir (285), Omar Ruiz (113), Jesus Dominguez (120) and Aaron Thomas (126) each won for Southeast. Acosta, Allen, Fraire, Martir and Dominguez won by pin, and Thomas also earned six points in a victory by injury default.

Dalton (15-12) won 51-30 against River Ridge in the first round, lost 59-21 to LaFayette, then beat Pickens 60-10 in the losers? bracket.

Dylan Carlile (126) had three pins for the Catamounts, while Sidney Wheeler (182), Werner Braun (195) and Larry Fernandez (220) each went 3-0. Jose Garcia (138) went 2-1, with his two wins by pin, and Chris Hicks (285) also went 2-1.

The Cats continue today at 11:30 a.m. against Northwest Whitfield, which beat Pickens 48-18 in its first dual and then lost 61-18 to Heritage-Catoosa to drop to the consolation bracket. The Bruins won 58-18 against River Ridge to advance to face the Cats.

Blake Hayes (106), Alex Reynolds (145) and Dalton Ayers (152) each won three matches for the Bruins, while A.J. Orozco (182) and Victor Lopez (220) each went 2-1.

? Murray County was eliminated on the first day of the Area 3-2A duals at Lovett School in Atlanta.

The Indians (12-8) lost 38-25 to Model in the first round, beat Chattooga 48-33 in a losers? bracket dual, then lost 42-25 to Westminster.

Kevin Chavez (170) and Clay Thornbury (182) each went 3-0, while Domingo Bautista (113/120), Wilson Reynoso (138), Willy Amador (195) and Allen Roberts (285) each went 2-1.

Source: http://daltondailycitizen.com/sports/x964865419/Prep-wrestling-Colts-North-Murray-done-in-2-3A-but-4A-schools-still-alive

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How To Choose The Real Estate Property For Your ... - Maynas Eric

There are many reasons why you should consider investing in commercial real estate. However, all of those motivations should be your choice based on your existing knowledge. You can make a lot from commercial real estate by learning more about it. The following article will provide you with crucial commercial real estate information.

Add a blog to your website to help you create an image as an expert in the field. You will be able to find a buyer for your property or someone who will lease spaces.

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TIP! Keep your center of attention on one investment property at a time. Keep your focus on one certain type of property, whether it?s land, retail, apartments or offices.

Consider the surrounding area when you buy a piece of commercial real estate. If you buy property in a very affluent area, your business will likely be successful, because your clientele will be better able to afford what you are selling. You might want to buy a property in a less affluent neighborhood if you are selling products or services that less affluent people would find attractive.

Understand how the firm you?re looking to work with conducts its business and measures results. Ask how the space needed is determined as well as the criteria they look for and their negotiation methods. Knowing these things before signing with them can be very helpful.

Take photos with a digital camera. Include all the defects in the photo, such as carpet stains, or holes in the walls.

TIP! An essential fundamental of commercial property is location, location, location. Think over the community a property is located in.

Try to keep your commercial property rentals at full occupancy. You are legally responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of unoccupied spaces. If you have several properties open, you should ask yourself why, and attempt to correct the issues that may be driving out your tenants.

Before you enter into any negotiations for a lease on commercial real estate, attempt to decrease anything that may be thought of as a default event. The tenant will then be less likely to violate these terms. Once a default happens, you?ll be in big trouble!

It is easy to get emotional when you are venturing into the commercial real estate market, but is is very important to stay patient and remain calm. Never rush into an investment. You might find out that the property is not what you needed after all. Stay patient; it could take a year or more for the perfect property to materialize.

TIP! There are substantial differences between residential and commercial loans, one being that commercial loans require a larger down payment relative to the property?s value. The most commonsense way to obtain commercial financing is by checking out different lending agencies and by asking around regarding the best types of investments.

Interest Rates

Distinct among the individual risks of those who invest in commercial real estate is fluctuation in interest rates. As interest rates move up and down unpredictably, investors leave themselves open to the chance that the rates may suddenly rise dramatically. Interest rate fluctuations should be taken into account when evaluating your long-term goals and profits.

Make sure to find your lender before making an offer on any commercial property. Get plenty of references to lenders from experienced investors or friends who have invested in real estate before. Research and prepare for the purchase process by finding the best lender for your needs, before even selecting a property. Making arrangements in advance can pre-qualify you for loans or otherwise expedite the loan process.

TIP! Even though you may be running a business and ultimately need to secure profits, it?s important that you don?t embellish prices in an attempt to get an extra dollar. Many things alter the value of your property.

It is possible to spend less money cleaning up environmental hazards on commercial property. You are only potentially responsible for paying for cleanup if you held an ownership interest in a property. Cleaning up your property and disposing of the waste can be quite costly. Consult an environmental assessment company to get a clear idea of what problems must be addressed. These reports may initially cost quite a bit; however, they can protect your investment in the long run.

Think larger when you?re thinking about two commercial properties that are viable. The difficulty in securing financing doesn?t increase linearly with the size of the building you are buying. Generally, it?s like buying in bulk. As the number of units purchased goes up, the cost per until will go down.

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TIP! If you want to learn a lot about real estate, check out several websites that offer a lot of information to both experienced and new real estate investors. You can never have too much knowledge.

As mentioned previously, numerous reasons abound for why you should invest with commercial real estate; however, each does require that you gain some extra familiarity with the subject. By using the advice in this article, you may find great success in commercial real estate.

Source: http://www.maynaseric.com/how-to-choose-the-real-estate-property-for-your-business-5

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