Report sheds light on Greater Lafayette economy
TIPPECANOE CO., Ind. (WLFI) - Capital investments for the Greater Lafayette Area reached more than $1 billion last year, and a new report economic report shows the area could be on its way...
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Door County - Property stolen in Door County has been recovered in Green Bay, but two suspects in the crimes remain at-large, the Door County Sheriff's Department says.
The sheriff's department and Sturgeon Bay Police Department had "numerous" reports of break-ins to rental storage sheds. They would break into the sheds and replace the locks with their own. Similar crimes were discovered in Brown County over the summer. Sometimes items in the storage unit were rearranged, apparently so they would be easier to remove when the thieves returned later.
The thieves mostly took tools, camping gear and athletic equipment. Authorities didn't say exactly what was recovered or what led them to get search warrants in Green Bay.
The suspects are identified as Ricky Smithey and William Collman. The sheriff's department thinks they've left the Door County area. They're originally from Kentucky.
Smithey turns 26 on November 5. He's white, has brown hair and brown eyes, 5'5" tall and 140 pounds.
Collman is 45, white, with brown hair and a gray beard, brown eyes, 5'8" and 180 pounds.
Authorities don't know what they might be driving.
People are asked to check their rental storage lockers or sheds on private property, and ask anyone reporting a theft to be as detailed as possible when describing their stolen items.
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Hotels are expected to collect a record $2.25 billion in fees this year, according to a report by the New York University School of Professional Studies. To some degree, that amount reflects a slight increase in the number of rooms that have been occupied. But for the most part, its a result of hotels levying more fees and charging higher amounts.
With so many fees, its become harder for travelers to figure out what theyll be charged for in addition to what theyre paying for their room, says Cheryl Rosner, founder and CEO of Stayful, a boutique hotel deal site. You might not even know youve been hit with fees until you get your bill at checkout.
You often can avoid extra charges, though, if you know which amenities hotels typically add a fee for using. Here are eight common ones and advice on how to keep them off your bill.
Wi-Fi fee. This fee was ranked the most-dreaded charge in a recent survey of Stayful users. Rosner says that hotels often advertise that they have free Wi-Fi, but its only accessible without a charge in the lobby. If you access in your room, youll be hit with a charge which can be $15 or more a night. One way to get around the charge is to sign up for a hotel's loyalty program, which should be free, Rosner says. Generally, you'll get privileges such as free Wi-Fi immediately. Alternatively, if you have a smart phone you can use its tethering feature to make it a mobile hotspot that can supply Internet access to your computer, says Bob Diener, president of hotel booking site Getaroom.com. IPhone users should look for "Personal Hotspot" under the Settings menu. Data charges may apply, so check with your wireless carrier to be sure this is a cost-effective option.
Parking fee. In some cities, hotels charge as much as $45 a night for guests to park in their garages or lots, Rosner says. Check for free street parking or look for nearby parking garages that charge a lower rate especially if you use a coupon. For example, Icon Parking Systems has coupons for discounted parking rates in its more than 200 garages throughout New York City. Another option is to stay just outside the city because suburban hotels are less likely to charge for parking, says Isar Meitis, president of Last Minute Travel. Plus, youll probably pay less for your room.
Resort fee. These fees vary greatly by property but typically cover amenities and services such as towels and bottled water at the pool, spa or gym. Resorts dont always disclose these fees on their Web sites until youve gotten to the final stage in the booking process. However, hotel booking sites such as Stayful and Getaroom.com disclose these fees upfront, so it makes it easier to compare the fees that resorts charge. Meitis says that you should tell the resort upfront if you dont plan to use the services covered under the resort fee. Some properties will waive the fee.
Mini-bar fee. Most travelers know that the snacks and beverages in hotel mini-bars are outrageously overpriced. But did you know you can get charged for putting your own food in your rooms refrigerator? Simply moving an item in the mini-bar can result in a charge because many hotels use sensors in to detect when mini-bar items are removed. If you see a charge for something you didn't consume, show the hotel clerk that it's still there and contest the charge. Also watch out for those complimentary-looking bottles of water or baskets of snacks -- they might not be free. Even if you don't see a price attached to them, ask the front desk whether there is a charge.
Extra person fee. Check the hotels room-occupancy policy if you have more than two people in your party because you might get hit with a fee for having additional people in the room (rates usually are based on double occupancy). This can even apply to families traveling with children. Many hotels allow kids to stay for free, but the definition of a child can vary widely by hotel, Diener says. To avoid this fee, you need to be aware of it before you book so that you can search for another hotel that doesn't charge it.
Early check-in and late check-out fee. Check-in is typically 3 p.m., and check-out is usually 11 a.m. If you need more time, check with the front desk first to make sure you are not charged extra. Diener says you may be able to avoid the fee by signing up for the hotels loyalty program, which can include late check-out as a perk.
Baggage storage fee. So you avoid the late check-out fee by getting your bags out of your room in time. But you ask to leave them in storage for a couple of hours while you do more sightseeing. Just make sure to ask whether theres a bag storage fee because many hotels are now charging $1 or $2 per bag, Rosner says. If there is, try to talk your way out of the fee, or take your bags with you.
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Lucas Almendinger, 31, the chef at Kim Bartmann's new Loring Park restaurant the Third Bird, talked with us about the link between cooking and guitar making, his great-grandma's German dumplilngs and what he thinks about Cub's doughnuts.
The Third Bird: 1612 Harmon Place, Minneapolis; 612-767-9495; thethirdbirdmpls.com
Our first impressions of the Third Bird
When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? I had no idea. At one point, I wanted to be a writer. But then I didn't know for a long time, and I probably was a little jealous of people who were, like, "I want to be a dentist" from the time they were 8.
What was your first job in food? My mom opened a restaurant in my hometown of Edgemont, S.D., when I was 14 or 15. That was my first job, besides helping my dad in his construction business a little bit. The restaurant didn't last long, and I started working at another restaurant as a dishwasher. Then I was offered $1 an hour more to work at Subway.
How did you wind up in the restaurant business for good? I didn't really like it. I liked cooking, but I thought the hours were not awesome. I went to school in Phoenix to learn to build guitars.
You're the second local chef we've talked to (Corner Table's Thomas Boemer being the other) who builds guitars. Strange coincidence or natural pairing?
I think there are a lot of parallels. The guitar-building community is driven by a sense of community and a sense of craft. That's where I learned what attention to detail meant. I will never forget when I made the internal parts of a guitar in school and the instructor said, "I'm telling you there is a difference between good and great in the stuff that people never see." I remade those parts.
I think there's a parallel. Like a bowl of soup -- all the details in that bowl. Starting with a properly sweated mirepoix, building those flavors from scratch, all those things people never see. You didn't just throw it in a blender.
What's your first food memory?
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International Academy of Cardiology: Zorina Galis, Ph.D.: MOLECULAR DRIVERS OF VASCULAR REMODELING
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A schoolgirl was sexually assaulted by a man who tricked his way into her home by pretending to be a plumber.
The victim was alone with a school friend when the unknown man buzzed her flat claiming he had a package to deliver.
When the girl allowed him into the block of flats he changed his story and said he was a plumber who was there to fix a washing machine.
The girl became worried and rang 999, police said.
The man told the girl that he needed to use the toilet and he went upstairs.
The victim followed him and he then pushed her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her.
After the assault he fled the flat in Bethnal Green, east London.
Detectives want speak to a man who was seen leaving the block around the time of the incident.
Questions: Police say this man was seen leaving the flats around the time of the incident
It is believed this man went to a nearby mini cab office, where he hired a taxi and was later dropped off at St Stephens Road in Bethnal Green.
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The man called the intercom of the flat, located in Canrobret Street, Bethnal Green, and told the girl he had a delivery on May 14 this year.
When the young girl, who was in the flat with another schoolgirl, let him into the block the man changed his tale claiming he was a plumber.
He told the victim he needed to fix their washing machine and entered the flat, at about 6.25pm. The girl began to grow worried and dialled 999 as the man told the schoolgirl he needed to go upstairs to use toilet.
As the victim followed him he is believed to have pushed her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her, fleeing the flat after the incident.
Police appeal: investigators believe this man may have vital information Investigating officers are trying to trace a man seen on CCTV footage inside a mini cab office, who was seen leaving the block of flats around the same time of the attack.
Police believe the man in the images went to a nearby mini cab office, hired a taxi and was later dropped off at St Stephens Road, Bethnal Green.
He is thought to be of South Asian descent, specifically Bengali, aged in his 30s, with short dark hair. In the CCTV images he is wearing a short-sleeved shirt, dark trousers and is carrying a small satchel.
Investigating officer DC Sean Simpson said: The victim has been utterly traumatised by what happened to her and we are working with her family to support her.
We are extremely keen to speak to this man, who we believe may have information that could assist the investigation. If you are this man or you recognise him, please call me.
A 22-year-old man from Tower Hamlets was previously arrested in connection with the incident and was later released, with no further action, police said.
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The man called the intercom of the flat, located in Canrobret Street, Bethnal Green, and told the girl he had a delivery on May 14 this year.
When the young girl, who was in the flat with another schoolgirl, let him into the block the man changed his tale claiming he was a plumber.
He told the victim he needed to fix their washing machine and entered the flat, at about 6.25pm. The girl began to grow worried and dialled 999 as the man told the schoolgirl he needed to go upstairs to use toilet.
As the victim followed him he is believed to have pushed her into a bedroom and sexually assaulted her, fleeing the flat after the incident.
Police appeal: investigators believe this man may have vital information Investigating officers are trying to trace a man seen on CCTV footage inside a mini cab office, who was seen leaving the block of flats around the same time of the attack.
Police believe the man in the images went to a nearby mini cab office, hired a taxi and was later dropped off at St Stephens Road, Bethnal Green.
He is thought to be of South Asian descent, specifically Bengali, aged in his 30s, with short dark hair. In the CCTV images he is wearing a short-sleeved shirt, dark trousers and is carrying a small satchel.
Investigating officer DC Sean Simpson said: The victim has been utterly traumatised by what happened to her and we are working with her family to support her.
We are extremely keen to speak to this man, who we believe may have information that could assist the investigation. If you are this man or you recognise him, please call me.
A 22-year-old man from Tower Hamlets was previously arrested in connection with the incident and was later released, with no further action, police said.
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