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From the International Business Times:

A British skier died after falling 5,000ft to his death while skiing off-piste in the French Alps on Saturday 18 May, French police said.

The man, who has yet to be named, fell to his death on the Mont Blanc range after being stranded on a glacial ridge close to the Aiguille du Midi mountain.

He had been out with another skier when they were caught in a storm as they descended the challenging Vallee Blanche, 12,460ft (3,800 metres) above the resort of Chamonix.

From WEWS-TV:

Filmmakers for "Captain America: Winter Soldier" told NewsChannel5 an explosion scene for the film will be shot Monday morning likely around 9 a.m. in downtown Cleveland along East 6th street.

Security officials were stationed at the intersection of East 6th and St. Clair early Monday morning. Parts of East 6th and parts of Rockwell Avenue are closed for about a week during filming.

Read more: http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/entertainment/movies/local_films/filming-of-explosion-scene-for-latest-captain-america-movie-happening-in-downtown-cleveland-monday#ixzz2TpRPWwXh

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CHEAP DATE/ROAD TRIP:

NEXT STATE OF OHIO WAREHOUSE AUCTION

May 18, 2013 

Doors open at 8 a.m. - Auction Starts 9 a.m. 

4200 Surface Rd., Columbus, OH 43228

 THIS WILL BE AN ABSOLUTE AUCTION  

 Click here to see Auction Pictures 

Office Furniture: Tables, Bookcases, Small Tables, Lateral File Cabinets, Ink Cartridges, Coat Racks.

Electronic Equipment: TVs, Copiers, Cell Phones, Telephones, Cassette Recorders, Radio  Equipment, Digital Cameras, Typewriters,  APC and UPS Units, Power Supplies, Overhead Projectors, Calculators, Fax Machines, Communication Equipment, DVD Players,  TV & VHS Combo, Audio & Video Equipment, Misc. Cable, Electrical Parts & Supplies, CB Radios, Mobile Vision Boxes, Mobile Radios.

Computer Equipment: CPUs--(Dell, Compaq etc.), Monitors, Flat Screen Monitors, Printers, Keyboards, Mice, Misc. Computer Equipment, Laptops, Laptop Printers, Laptop Bags, Cisco Units, Server Units, PC Parts, Scanners, PC Speakers, Misc. Toner, Hubs, Routers, Modems, Cables & Cords,  Server Cabinets, Switches, Server Parts, Mouse & Speakers, Network Equipment, Server Racks & Cabinets, Binders.

Miscellaneous Items:  OSP Clothing & Leather, Office Supplies, Misc. Pocket Knives, Utility Tools, Large Flat Screen TVs, Carts, Binders, Vehicle Security Cage, Hand Tools, Misc. Kitchen, Serving Utensils, LED Trunk Lights, Wheel Chair, Washer, Misc. Tools, Light Bars, In-Car Computer Mounts, Pitney Bowes Postal Meter, Misc. Duty Belts, Fluorescent Light Bulbs And Fixtures, Light Table, Shop-Vic, Fire Extinguishers, Conn Organ, Map File Cabinet, Truck Bed Liner, Student Desks, Draft Light Table, Small Devilbiss Air Compressor, Printing Paper Drill, Powis Parker Fastback Binder, Wheel Chairs, Hobart Mixer, Hatco Toaster, Vetel Conference System, Column Sentry, 2 Wheel  Dollys, Cleaning Service Carts, Clark Carpet Cleaners, Lincoln Arc Welder, Clarke Floor Scrubber, Stainless Steel Table And Sink, McCall Commercial Freezer, McCall Commercial Refrigerator, Drum Parts Cleaner, Bluebird P-18 Seeder, 2-Man Trike, 46” LCD TV, Globe Meat Slicer, Snow Sleds, Pullman-Holt Burnisher Olympic Electric Kiln, Ice Makers, John Deere 51” Broom, Curtis Salt Spreader, Tractor Blade, John Deere Spreader, Troy-Bilt Trimmers, Hyster Electric Pallet Jack, Medical Carts, Shower Flip-Flops, Conn Organ, Liebert System-3 Cooler, Electric Wheel Chair, GE Range, Lawn Cart, Craftsman Band-Saw.    

The State of Ohio assumes no responsibility for any written, non-written condition or oral statements about items listed above.

 TERMS: Cash, Credit and Debit cards accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! Credit and Debit cards accepted with a 2.5% SERVICE FEE. Payments must be made in full, day of sale. NO EXCEPTIONS! All items must be removed by Wednesday at 4 p.m. following the auction. Warehouse will remain open until 6 p.m. on the day of the auction. Certain methods of payment subject to IRS regulations. All participants must register day of auction.

OK, so there's this obscure (not obscure if you're a Marine) guideline that says no male Marine shall handle an umbrella while in uniform.

From the Daily Caller:

The relevant portion of the regulation reads, “3035. UMBRELLAS (Female Marines). Female Marines may carry an all-black, plain standard or collapsible umbrella at their option during inclement weather with the service and dress uniforms. It will be carried in the left hand so that the hand salute can be properly rendered. Umbrellas may not be used/carried in formation nor will they be carried with the utility uniform.”

Items not expressly delineated as authorized components of the Marine Corps uniform are prohibited. Male Marines are informed never to carry an umbrella from the earliest phases of training.

Not even the President of the United States can request a Marine to carry an umbrella without the express consent of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, according the Marine Corps Manual.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/16/obama-breaches-marine-umbrella-protocol/#ixzz2TXuunrB7

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California Congressman Devin Nunes make a shocking claim on Hugh Hewitt's syndicated talk show. 

From the Weekly Standard/Hugh Hewitt Show:

"I don’t trust the Department of Justice on this," said Hewitt, referring to the subpoenas the Justice Department to obtain the Associated Press's phone records. "Do you, Congressman Nunes?"

"No, I absolutely do not, especially after this wiretapping incident, essentially, of the House of Representative. I don’t think people are focusing on the right thing when they talk about going after the AP reporters. The big problem that I see is that they actually tapped right where I’m sitting right now, the Cloak Room," Nunes respond.

Hewitt was surprised. "Wait a minute, this is news to me," he said.

"The Cloak Room in the House of Representatives," Nunes repeated.

Hewitt again expressed surprise. "I have no idea what you’re talking about," said the radio host.

LINKS: Hugh Hewitt
Weekly Standard 

Only a Democrat would do such a thing...