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US soldier to speak about Afghan massacre

US soldier to speak about Afghan massacreJOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the American soldier charged with killing 16 Afghan civilians during nighttime raids on two villages last year, is expected to plead guilty Wednesday to avoid the death penalty. He is also expected speak in a military courtroom about the slayings.

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Egypt: 3 women killed in suspected 'honor' crime

LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — A mother and two daughters were allegedly killed by male relatives in southern Egypt who believed they'd had affairs, the latest apparent example of so-called "honor killings" in which women are slain for violating traditional morals in the conservative region, a security official said Friday.... Read more...

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Law Allowing Crime Victims' Testimony

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today signed House Bill 492, amending the Crime Victims Act to allow victims or their representatives to testify in person before the state Parole Board before it decides whether to release an offender from prison.  "We have an obligation to honor the rights and sometimes the memories of the people who have suffered from crime,'' Corbett said. ...... Read more...

May US jobs report in spotlight at time of concern

May US jobs report in spotlight at time of concernWASHINGTON (AP) — The government's release Friday of the May jobs report comes at a time of anxiety over the U.S. economy and whether the Federal Reserve will soon scale back its extraordinary support.

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Fast-moving New Mexico blaze causes evacuations

Fast-moving New Mexico blaze causes evacuationsThe fire at Santa Fe National Forest threatened homes, campgrounds, and cabins.

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Judge orders Google to give customer data to FBI

A federal judge has ruled that Google Inc. must comply with the FBI's warrantless demands for customer data, rejecting the company's argument that the government's practice of issuing so-called national security letters to telecommunication companies, Internet service providers, banks and others was unconstitutional and unnecessary.... Read more...

Wall Street dips at open after Draghi comments

Wall Street dips at open after Draghi commentsNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks edged modestly lower on Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said a cut in the ECB's deposit rate below zero was not on the cards for now. Losses were limited as investors looked for stocks offering value following a steep two-day decline. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 21.57 points, or 0.14 percent, at 14,939.02. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 2.74 points, or

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Award-winning Indian director Ghosh dies at 49

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian film director Rituparno Ghosh, whose work includes award-winning films in the Bengali language, died of cardiac arrest at age 49, news reports said Thursday.... Read more...

Zimmerman trial attorneys pick 40 potential jurors

Zimmerman trial attorneys pick 40 potential jurorsSANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys trying to pick a jury in George Zimmerman's murder trial have selected a pool of 40 potential jurors who will go on to a second round of questioning.

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TSX drops sharply on U.S. growth concerns

TSX drops sharply on U.S. growth concernsTORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index recorded one of its steepest one-day percentage falls of the year on Wednesday, with every major sector trading in the red, as U.S. economic growth concerns resurfaced after a sluggish private payrolls report. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down

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Zuma appeals for stability in S. African mines

Zuma appeals for stability in S. African minesPRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa needs greater stability in its strategic mining industry to speed up lacklustre growth in Africa's biggest economy, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday. In an address to journalists in Pretoria, Zuma sought hard to reassure the public and investors that renewed unrest in the mines sector would not derail

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Installing a mailbox post

Installing a mailbox post

This article is a step-by-step guide to installing a mailbox post on your property.
Whether you have an old mailbox post that has rotted away or you just don't like the one you have, installing a new one is a simple process that can be completed in one day. You can find pre-cut mailbox posts made of wood or metal at almost any home improvement store. They come in many varieties and lengths. If you are choosing a wood post, be sure to buy pressurized wood for the longest life possible. Remember before you do any digging anywhere, you should call the North American One Call Referral Service to be sure you are not going to damage any utility lines that may be running through your property. The number for One Call is 1-888-258-0808. Once you have called and know that you are about to dig in a safe place you are ready to begin.

Be sure to call your local post office for specific regulations about heights and placements of mailboxes. The federal regulation for post height is 42 inches from the ground to the bottom of the mailbox. The post should be at least two feet from the side of the road so that your mail carrier can safely pull off of the side of the road to deliver your mail. If you have purchased an extended post, be sure to compensate for this when you decide where you will place your post. An extended post means that the mailbox will be set closer to the road then it would be if placed it on a straight post. Your local post office will be able to tell you what side of the road the box should be placed in the event that you are installing a box on new property for the first time.

  • The first thing you will need to do is remove the old post if one exists. Use a shovel and dig around the post until it comes loose and can be removed. If the old post was set with cement you will have to dig around the clump of concrete until it can be removed. If you do not have to remove a post, you will need to dig a new hole. Remember to measure out the exact distance you will need and mark the spot before you dig. Measure your pole for length. Subtract 42 inches from the length of the pole to decide how deep the hole will need to be. If you are using a wooden pole, you may want to add four to six inches to this length to allow for gravel to be placed below the pole. If you have 4 to 6 inches of gravel below the post this will help with water drainage and save the bottom of your post from rotting quickly.
  • You can use a shovel or a post-hole digger to dig the hole. A good size for the hole is a foot and a half wide. Remember to dig so that the mark you made for your post is directly in the center of the hole. Once you have your hole dug to the size you need, insert the gravel, if needed, into the bottom of the hole. Insert the post into the center of the hole and measure again to be sure post will be sitting at the required height above the ground.
  • Next you will want to add the concrete. This is a great time to have someone help you if anyone is available. Have them hold the post as you pour the concrete. Be sure to use a level to ensure that the post is straight. You can also use two long pieces of rope or wire to steady the post as you pour. Tie the rope or the wire around the center of the post and use two stakes to secure the post into an upright position.
  • Mix the concrete according to the directions on the bag. You should wear gloves while working with concrete because it may irritate your skin. Once the concrete is mixed you can add it to the hole slowly. Fill the concrete up until it is a few inches short of the top of the hole. Use your level to be sure the post is straight and then leave the concrete to set. Once the concrete has set you can fill in the rest of the hole with dirt. Then let the concrete set until dry. The concrete bag will tell you how long this should take. Once the concrete is dry your new post is ready and you can attach your mailbox to the top.

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