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An El Dorado Hills couple decided to sue their next door neighbor over their cigarette smoke that wafts over into their backyard.

Donna and Richard Ganguet say they didn’t want a conflict when they moved into the gated community for people 55 and over. It only took three years for them to decided to take legal action against their next door neighbors.

The Ganguet’s say that the cigar and cigarette smoke wafts over into the backyard, making it impossible for them to go outside and enjoy the couple’s patio. They try to say that they have to try an squeeze in swimming time between their neighbors breaks from smoking.

Doug Smith, the attorney for Florence Solone (the neighbor) said that the issue is a trivial issue and should be resolved by them talking, not through wasting money in litigation.

Since California has passed all the no smoking bans, the state is seeing more and more secondhand smoke cases being filed. A majority of the cases are involving apartments and condos.

The Ganguets say that people are constantly smoking in the backyard at all hours and its creates a “fog” that drifts over and settles in their backyard. Mr. Ganguets said that they looked into possibly selling the house, but afraid that the smoke would be a deal breaker for the next potential buyer.

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Frickin Laser Beams

Welcome to sunny San Francisco, where a US weapons lab unveiled a super laser on Friday that has the power to burn as hot as a star.

The National Ignition Facility’s main purpose is to be used as a tool to gauge the safety and reliability of the US nuclear weapons arsenal, but some scientists believe that it could provide a breakthrough in safe fusion power. The NIF aka “Super Laser”, is the worlds highest energy laser system and is located in the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory located just outside of San Francisco.

All the equipment connected to its house sized sphere can focus a total of 192 laser beams on a single point, creating temperatures that would exist at the core of a star or giant planet. This will allow the NIF to create conditions and conduct experiments that were never before possible on Earth.

Some scientists believe that the electricity that is created from the fusion reaction of the device, is similar to what takes place in the sun. Lab officials think this will help satisfy humanity’s growing demand for green energy.

The NIF director Edward Moses said, “This is the long-sought goal of ‘energy gain’ that has been the goal of fusion researchers for more than half a century. NIF’s success will be a scientific breakthrough of historic significance; the first demonstration of fusion ignition in a laboratory setting, duplicating on Earth the processes that power the stars.”

Former Actor and now current California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said, “We have invented the world’s largest laser system. We can create the stars right here on earth. And I can see already my friends in Hollywood being very upset that their stuff that they show on the big screen is obsolete. We have the real stuff right here. This laser system is an incredible success not just for California, but for our country and our world.”

It was created in a US weapons lab and with most military creations there is the side that this laser could be used as a potential weapon against our adversaries. Just think that you would be able to liquefy a person in mere seconds with temperature of 3677 degrees Celsius (that’s 6651 degrees Fahrenheit or 3950 degrees Kelvin). At least the person would probably never feel the pain of such heat

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Let me introduce you to Dustin Carr, 28, of Sycamore Township. He is a suspect in a police pursuit that injured an office, because he “thought it would be fun.” Unlucky for police, he is on the run again, after escaping custody earlier today.

The original pursuit started when Office Doug Boland, 20, of Deer Park pulled over Carr’s vehicle for suspicion of driving under the influence. While Boland was conducting a field sobriety test, that is when Carr allegedly took off on foot.

Boland chased down Carr and after a short while tackled him to the ground. During a scuffle, both men received minor injuries with Boland injuring his knee and Carr hitting his head and injuring his eye. Both men were taken to the hospital and Boland was treated and released.

Police returned to the hospital to take him straight to jail, but somehow after being treated he was able sneak out undiscovered. Police are going to charge him with OVI, Resisting arrest, and fleeing. He we be facing additional charges once the police catch Carr.

Sex Offender Isle

Traveling to Miami, Florida where there is a growing community of sex offenders that are “being forced” to live as outcasts because of Miami’s strict sexual predator laws. The members say that the city ordinance prohibiting sex offenders from living within 2,500 feet of where children congregate. They say that there is nowhere to live except the airport, under causeways, or the Everglades.

Osvaldo Castillo, 29, was convicted of molesting a 6 yr old child says, “People call this place a camp, like it’s pretty and fun. It’s not fun at all. We are living like animals and trying to make the best of it.”

Carlos Martin, was convicted of exposing himself to a 15 yr old, said “Now, we gotta be our own city and every attempt we’ve made to fight this has failed, so we have to make this work.”

Back in 2006, there were seven convicted rapists and child molesters registered in Miami-Dade County living in tents and shacks under the Julia Tuttle Causeway. Now officials say that there are over 65 men and one women in the colony.

Everyday Superhero

A Mariemont police officer didn’t have time to think, when a Land Rover headed towards him and a pack of Flying Pig marathon runners on Sunday morning. Keith Lewis, 37, jumped on the hood and then swung himself in to the passenger side of the vehicle. Another bystander pulled the emergency brake and Lewis shifted the car. The woman driving the Land Rover was having a seizure at the time of the incident.

Lewis has been a member of the Mariemont police department for the last four years. He said, “It was instincts, just pure instincts. I didn’t have time to think about what was happening. My main thing was trying to stop the car before it went right through the crowd. It was just the adrenaline and trying to put in practice everything I’ve learned.”

Lewis was just 3 hours into an extra traffic detail when the Lan Rover came barreling down upon him at 10 miles per hour. The SUV was stopped just a one hundred feet from the intersection. Mariemont Police Chief Richard Hines said, “Lewis happened to be in the right place at the right time and did everything right. It could have been a very different outcome. But it’s just one of those things where we have a happy ending, and I’m glad.”

Google Going Green

Mountain View, California is the headquarters for Google, Inc. brought in a herd of goats to cut the grass, rather than running lawnmowers. Google went on to say that the goats weren’t employees, but felt they were “entitled to a free organic lunch.”

Google said that it wanted to make a “low-carbon” approach with the goats. They even said that cost of the goats was equal to using lawnmowers, but the goats were “a lot cuter to watch.” Google is not the only company to use goats to graze the ground, Yahoo the other search engine also uses cute goats.

Amazingly PETA had to make a comment about the Youtube video clip saying that they had no problem with letting the goats eat some grass, but are concerned with how they were transported and whether they had enough shelter and water.

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The World Health Organization has moved the alert level on the Swine Flu to level 4 out of a possible 6, but hasn’t requested for travel restrictions or border closures. Many companies that travel to and from Mexico have halted from going, until the spreading has gotten under control.

Dr. Nikki Shindo a W.H.O. flu expert said, “Swine virus has been found occasionally in human beings. The one thing we don’t really understand is why the cases in Mexico are so severe.” She continued by telling the Associated Press, “hundreds of thousands” of people in Mexico could be infected. The W.H.O. is looking into Mexican cases to see if there were underlying medical conditions that have caused people to fare worse there that the rest of the world.

Health authorities are also trying to remind people of threat of the swine flu. Flu deaths are common around the world and about 36,000 people in the U.S. alone die annually from flu-related causes according to the CDC.

In poorer countries such as Madagascar and Congo, they have outbreaks of seasonal influenza that can infect up to half of their population. Those cases have a mortality rate of one percent of the entire nation Dr. Shindo reminded.

California’s Impact

San Jose, California, a Branham High School student has tested positive for the swine flu, which has prompted school officials to close the campus for a week. Health officials confirmed that a 16 year old girl was diagnosed with Santa Clara County’s first case of swine flu.

Campbell Union High School District is alerting parents and students through its website on the positive test results and the possibility of the virus being spread. It asks parents to monitor their children for symptoms of the flu.

Lone Star Infected

The Cleburne Independent School District says Cleburne High, Team School and the Phoenix DAEP campus are all closed due to suspected cases of swine flu. It states that it will update their website of the latest developments to keep students, parents, and the public informed.

The Houston Department of Health and Human Services has called for a new briefing on the morning of April 29th, due to confirming its first case of the Swine Flu.

The Dallas Department of Health and Human Services reported Tuesday that Dallas County has 3 confirmed cases and 6 probable case of the Swine Flu. They go onto to says that the illnesses are not severe and the patients on April 28th were recovering well.

Prevention

The Swine Flu has similar symptoms to the common flu so there are several tips to help avoid contracting the virus. Health Officials recommend frequent hand washing, getting plenty of sleep, staying physically active, managing stress, drinking fluids, and eating healthy foods. They also advise people to avoid touching surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus.

The CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. There are also antiviral drugs that are prescription medicines that fight against the flu viruses.

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Sunday provides the a fresh start for the week. California is going to need the time to reflect on the $8 Million that was just awarded to a California man who hit wild pigs on a California Highway. The jury decided that his B.A.C. being over .10 had nothing to do with the accident.

Rolling Death Mobile

Welcome to the People’s Republic of China.The worlds most populated country and home to the new Death Mobile. Due to the expected rise of executions (estimated 10,000 for this year), the Chinese found a Nazi Tool that may have use for themselves.

Jinguan Auto created the high tech execution mobile. The $86,000 van can reach speeds of 80 M.P.H. and looks like a police vehicle on patrol on the outside. On the inside, it looks like a high tech operating theatre.

Every execution is monitored by video to make sure that procedure is followed to perfection. So it would be possible to describe an execution to the slightest detail.

The vans actually started trial runs over the last 3 years and all media on the vans were suppressed during the Olympics to prevent complaints about human rights. Now they are being deployed across all of China. “These vans will deters others from committing crimes and has more impact,” said one official.

The Nazi’s used to have the “Gas Wagon,” that they use to slaughter criminals, the mentally ill, and the Jews. They adapted vans to be mobile gas chambers from the 1940′s through the end of the second World War.

I am the LAW, now pass me a drink.

Corporal Fernando Martinez, 33 year Veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department was arrested for drunk driving in his Patrol car on Friday night. Police officials say that he crashed his cruiser into the concrete barrier on Route 270 around 11 p.m.

When other officers arrived on the scene, they smelled alcohol on the officer’s Martinez’s breath and he failed a field sobriety test. Luckily no one was hurt in the accident, but Martinez has been suspended while they are investigating the incident.

AT&T Sings a Sad Song to the RIAA

For the last few years the RIAA has been throwing their weight around at ISP’s and typically the ISP would buckle to their demands. Typically the RIAA would want the suspected thieves internet access temporarily blocked and notice sent that they have been caught.

Well the balance of power has changed and one major provider in internet services told the RIAA to stuff it. Jim Cicconi, a senior executive Vice President at AT&T, says that a lot of purported relationship with the music industry is just untrue.

Cicconi said, “AT&T is not going to suspend or terminate anyone’s policy without a court order.” He wants to make sure that his customers are aware that they won’t buckle, unless a judge orders them too.

On Tuesday, the Leadership Music Digital Summit was taking place, when Cicconi confirmed that they would send notices to individuals that are accused of pirating music by the RIAA.

The RIAA has been trying to implement a graduated response program for repeat offenders, but there has been some confusion on what it involves. It remains up to the ISP’s to decide on the plan of action and implementation. Of course the RIAA’s ideal program would have the service suspended for a limited time for “Chronic” offenders.

“We’re pleased to be in constructive discussions with several ISPs,” said an RIAA spokesman. “We’re making important progress, and doing so in a manner consistent with everyone’s respective priorities. We’re grateful that some of the industry’s leading executives came to Nashville and talked through these important issues.”

AT&T confirmed that on Weds, they are attaching a “cover letter,” along with the RIAA’s cease and desist notice. The cover letter does contain a clause that does state the company can terminate the service, but that just a legality.

“It’s a standard part of everybody’s terms of service,” Cicconi said. “If somebody is engaging in illegal activity, it basically gives us the right to do it…We’re not a finder of fact and under no circumstances would we ever suspend or terminate service based on an allegation from a third party. We’re just simply reminding people that they can’t engage in illegal activity. What we do is send notices and keep track of violations and IP addresses,” Cicconi said. “It’s our view that any stronger action has got to rest with the copyright owner…That’s what the courts are there for.”

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