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Could Last Week’s Tropical Depression Four Come Back to Life in the Atlantic? Hurricane Hunter Mission Scheduled – The Weather Channel

Posted: July 10, 2017 at 8:39 pm

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The ghost of Tropical Depression Four is expected to track toward the Bahamas and South Florida later this week.

This system has a low chance of becoming a tropical depression again.

A hurricane hunter investigative mission has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

A second disturbance could pass near the Windward Islands late this week but faces obstacles to development.

The remnant of last week's Tropical Depression Four continues to sproutthunderstorms, and a rebirthas a tropical cyclone can't be ruled out as it tracks toward the Bahamas and possibly Florida later this week.

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Located just over 100 miles north of the Virgin Islands, this ghostof what was once T.D. Fourhadflared some healthy convection Monday and throughout the weekend.

This disturbance appears to be in an environment of at least some wind shear, or change in wind direction with height, but in an otherwise sufficiently moist atmosphere with winds spreading apart aloft to support these occasional bursts of thunderstorms.

If thunderstorms were to persist and any low-pressure circulation near the surface is found, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) would then resume advisories on T.D. Four, or if winds are strong enough, Tropical Storm Don.

The NHC has tentatively scheduled a Tuesday afternoon hurricane hunter reconaissance mission into this disturbance to see if it has indeed become a depression or storm.

But, for now, this possibility of redevelopment is low.

Whatever the outcome, the same atmospheric steering wheel as was the case last week exists this week.

The Bermuda-Azores high should keep this disturbance on a general west-northwest track.

This should push the disturbance into the Bahamas starting Wednesday, and may give a boost to the typical showers and thunderstorms over parts of the Florida Peninsula starting Thursday.

(FORECAST: Nassau, Bahamas | Miami)

The disturbance will battle at least some modest wind shear andperhapssome dry airbefore it gets to the Bahamas, so, again, the odds of it redeveloping into a tropical depression appear low.

Beyond that, the disturbance may enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico by the weekend, and would have to be monitored for any developmentthere. If anything, it could lead to another heavy rain threat in parts of the Deep South, where the ground remains soggy from previous heavy rain.

(MORE:Strange Start to the Hurricane Season)

For now, there's nothing to be alarmed about, but it's worth checking back with us for any updates to this forecast over the next several days.

(MORE: Why Long-Range Model Forecasts For the Tropics Can't Often Be Trusted)

Much farther east, another tropical wave in the Atlantic is being monitored.

This one is still more than halfway between the west African coast and the Lesser Antilles, several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

(MORE: Why We Watch the Cabo Verde Islands in Hurricane Season)

As was the case with T.D. Four last week, this east Atlantic system faces a pair of nemeses to develop.

First, dry air is still abundant from the Caribbean Sea to west Africa, visiblein this satellite loop from UW-CIMSS, showing the yellow-, orange- and red-shaded areas pouring southwestward into the strip of the tropics between Africa and the Lesser Antilles.

Secondly, wind shear increases in the Caribbean Sea. Wind shear isthe change in wind speed and/or direction with height that can rip apart a fledgling tropical disturbance by blowing thunderstorms away from developing low pressure.

(MORE: A Typical July in the Atlantic Hurricane Season)

So, assuming the dry air doesn't stifle this tropical wave before getting to the Windward Islands by Friday, increased Caribbean wind shear may do so.

At any rate, there is plenty of time to monitor this disturbance, so check back with us at weather.com for the latest.

This is a good time to make sure you have a plan in case a hurricane threatens. The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes has an excellent site that can help you make a hurricane plan.

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DELPHOS A Delphos couple were injured in a home invasion assault that occurred Saturday morning.

David and Dianna Allemeier of 209 S. Pierce St. in Delphos were both taken to St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima for treatment of injuries received when a man gained entry to their home and reportedly assaulted them.

Delphos Police were first called out at 6:05 a.m. Saturday on a report of a suspicious person in the 300 block of Jackson Street who was knocking on doors and then walking away. However, while en route to that call, officers were informed that a man had been injured and was bleeding in the 200 block of Pierce Street.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found Allemeier bleeding from an injury to his neck. The Delphos resident said he received the injury from a man who had gained entry into his home.

Officers approached the residence and found the back door unlocked and a lot of blood at the scene. The home was secured and a K-9 and Crime Scene Unit sought from the Allen County Sheriffs Office.

Allemeier then said his wife was still in the house and officers then entered and found Mrs. Allemeier, who was also injured, in the bedroom area of the residence.

After the Allemeiers were transported to the hospital, a K-9 search was made of the area, and the house was processed by an Allen County sheriffs deputy.

No information was released on whether items were taken from the Allemeier house.

Police are currently seeking a young, skinny white male with black hair, possibly wearing cutoff shorts. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Delphos Police Department or Allen County Sheriffs Office.

The investigation is continuing, with no further information forthcoming at this time.

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Learn How NYS Can Scale Up Offshore Wind, at 3 Public Events – Natural Resources Defense Council

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As offshore wind power becomes ever more of a reality along the East Coast, this week, New Yorkers have opportunities to learn more about how we can scale up the pollution-free technology here, at three public information events on Long Island.

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As offshore wind power becomes ever more of a reality along the East Coast, interested New Yorkers have the opportunity to learn more about New York States Offshore Wind Master Plan at three public information sessions on Long Island this week. The Master Plan is the states effort to realize and optimize the significant potential that offshore wind power offers to us all: pollution-free electricity, as well as the climate and public health benefits that come with it; substantial employment opportunities, and much more.

The Master Plan is being drafted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and has been in the works for several years. And as the Empire State takes important steps to help offshore wind power become a thriving industry here, much as it already is in Europe and increasingly in Asia, the benefits are plain to see. Thats why an important and diverse coalition of labor, business, environmental, and Long Island leaders and elected officials, including State Senator Phil Boyle (R-Bayshore), came together at a news conference in Melville this afternoon to support offshore wind power off the Long Island coast.

Under Governor Andrew Cuomos leadership, New York has already committed to offshore wind power, including a pledge that we will get 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. That will play a central role in enabling the state to meet its pivotally important plan to get 50 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030 and will help power 1.25 million homes. But the potential is even bigger in the waters off New York, where we can responsibly site as many as 39 gigawatts of offshore wind power projects15 million homes worth.

Then there are the jobslots of them. A recent report from the nonprofit Workforce Development Institute found there are 74 types of jobs in offshore wind powerranging from riggers, divers, and crane operators, to bookkeepers, paralegals, and electrical engineers. New Yorkers can fill them all, much to our benefit. In fact, a SUNY Stonybrook study found that a single, 250-megawatt offshore wind power project off Long Island could create 2,800 jobs and generate $645 million in local economic output, while a companion study found such a project could be built with essentially no impact on consumers electric rates.

Want to know more? This week on Long Island, you can be among the first to learn about what offshore wind power offers New Yorkers and how we can scale it up, at these events:

Monday, July 10 6:00-7:00 p.m. Presentation and Q&A 7:00-8:00 p.m. Open House Long Island Association 300 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY

Tuesday, July 11 6:00-7:00 p.m. Presentation and Q&A 7:00-8:00 p.m. Open House Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY

Wednesday, July 12 6:00-7:00 p.m. Presentation and Q&A 7:00-8:00 p.m. Open House Southampton Inn 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY

NYSERDA will hold more public information sessions soon, including three slated for New York City in August. These events are good news for all of us: The more we know about the Offshore Wind Master Plan, the sooner we can make offshore wind power and all its benefits a reality for New Yorkers and the Empire State.

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Graft probe of Pakistan PM finds wealth ‘disparity’ – SFGate

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Graft probe of Pakistan PM finds wealth 'disparity'

ISLAMABAD (AP) An official investigation into corruption allegations against Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family has found a "significant disparity" between their declared wealth and known sources of income.

Sharif, who has previously denied allegations of abusing his authority to enrich himself, has been under pressure since documents leaked in 2016 from a Panama-based law firm disclosed that his family had offshore accounts.

Sharif and members of his family have appeared before a team appointed by the Supreme Court to investigate their offshore companies. Sharif has faced corruption allegations since coming to power in parliamentary elections in 2013.

"There exists a significant disparity between the wealth declared by the respondents and the means through which the respondents had generated income from known or declared sources," the report said, according to a partial copy released to reporters.

At one point the report refers to the "irregular movement" of cash gifts and loans from companies based in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Britain to Sharif, his son and companies linked to them.

The report suggests that the courts pursue action based on a 1999 accountability law intended to help stamp out corruption. But the final decision rests with the Supreme Court, which will take up the case next Monday.

A minister from Sharif's ruling party dismissed the report, saying its findings were "unsubstantiated."

"The report contains no substance of corruption, tax fraud or any wrongdoing," said Ahsan Iqbal, the minister for planning and development.

Talal Chaudhry, a party spokesman, denounced the probe as part of a "conspiracy" aimed at removing the premier from office.

The opposition seized on the allegations, however, with cricket legend-turned-opposition leader Imran Khan calling on Sharif to "immediately step down."

The Supreme Court meanwhile put Pakistan's leading Jang newspaper group on notice for publishing a front-page story Monday suggesting it was based on content from the report, which had not been made public when the story came out.

The head of the investigation team told judges the paper's report was false, according to several lawyers who were present at Monday's court session. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media.

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Patrick Air Force Base team rescues boaters stranded 500 miles offshore – WESH Orlando

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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla.

Airmen from Patrick Air Force Base helped rescue a father and son after their boat caught fire 500 miles off the coast of Florida.

Five-hundred miles offshore, a speck in the water near a passing oil tanker was a lifeboat with two men aboard. Their boat had sunk in a fire and one was badly burned. They had called the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard called the Air Force.

The 920th Rescue Wing - represented by 80 airmen and four aircraft, pulled off the search and rescue with the help of the Coast Guard. The team worked into the night Friday to rescue the two German citizens.

The tanker crew helped the victims aboard and Air Force medics treated them. Their usual mission is rescuing downed combat pilots.

Anytime you are putting someone out over the Atlantic, its concerning, said Captain Dan Morgese. We train for this, it all worked out just fine. If there was a day to do it, it was today; the weather was perfect.

The 48-year-old and 66-year-old were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center by medical helicopter.

When you actually get to do something you train for; its really satisfying, said Morgese. Excellent communication and planning among all involved, made the mission successful.

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How America Can Fight Back Against Hybrid War on the High Seas – The National Interest Online (blog)

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Through the lens of the submarines periscope, the tramp steamer looks like a bathtub toy as it bobs on the waves.

But to the German U-boat captain observing his prey from six feet below the surface of the North Atlantic, its the perfect victim. A lone merchant ship sailing between New York and Liverpool in the summer of 1916, with no destroyers to escort it.

The U-boat skipper briefly considers firing a torpedo at the ship. But why waste a precious tin fish on a helpless rustbucket when his submarine only carries six torpedoes? And so the U-boat rears out of the ocean like a prehistoric sea monster, its crew emerging to man the deck guns. Soon the merchant ship shudders under the impact of a cannon shell. The ship comes to a stop as its crew scrambles to the lifeboats.

Suddenly, panels and hatches on the steamer slide open. Flame and smoke erupt as it fires a broadside of high explosives into the stunned submarine. Its gunners swept off the deck and its hull punctured, the submarine sinks beneath the waves. The unlucky U-boat was the victim of a Q-ship, an armed merchant vessel (or a warship disguised as a merchant ship) that cruises the sea lanes in search of unwary submarines.

Q-ships are gone, and so are U-boats. Any modern submarine skipper who surfaces his boat to sink a target, rather than blasting it with a missile or torpedo from miles away, deserves to be shot out of his own torpedo tube.

And yet, for the newest scourge of the high seas, Q-ships may be the answer.

Hybrid warfarethat witches brew of regular and irregular warfare, covert special forces (like Russias little green men in Crimea), and state-sponsored insurgents and criminal gangsis already a fact of life on land in conflicts such as Ukraine. Now its coming to the water.

Old-fashioned criminal piracy already flourishes off the coast of Africa and in Southeast Asian waters. China has used merchant ships and fishing boats to harass U.S. Navy warships in the South China Sea.

Former U.S. Navy admiral James Stavridis has warned that worse is coming. Nations will employ little blue sailors to conduct hybrid maritime warfare in coastal waters.

Instead of using force directly from identifiable gray hull navy platforms, hybrid warfare will feature the use of both civilian vessels (tramp steamers, large fishing vessels, light coastal tankers, small fast craft, and even low slow skiffs with outboard engines), Stavridis wrote.

Their targets wont be just merchant ships; they will hit oil platforms and mining rigs. They will operate under plausible deniability: go ahead and prove that Russia or China was behind that innocent-looking trawler that blew up a container ship.

And thats where todays Q-ships would come in. Like decoy cops trolling for muggers, these vessels could be disguised as cargo ships or yachts. The concept isnt new. Back in 1675, Englands HMS Kingfisher, camouflaged to resemble a merchantman, was used to trap Algerian pirates in 1681.

The heyday of the Q-ship was World War I, when the British deployed hundreds of ships. Most were merchant vessels with hidden armament, but a few were special-built warships. They werent particularly effective, sinking perhaps ten U-boats at a cost of sixty-one Q-ships.

Yet despite the unfavorable math, the covert sub killers actually helped achieve a decisive result. Strange as it may sound in twenty-first-century naval warfare, Imperial Germany had initially waged its submarine campaign in accordance with maritime law, which held that merchant ships could only be sunk if submarines surfaced to give the crew and passengers adequate warning to abandon ship before sinking them. But the threat of Q-ships induced Germany to switch to unrestricted submarine warfare, where subs remain submerged and torpedo their targets without warning. This meant sinking American ships, which gave President Woodrow Wilson an excuse to enter the war against Germany.

Modern Q-ships probably wont drive off the little blue men. But it might make them a lot more cautious. Imagine their surprise when they discover that beneath the rust are well-trained sailors and commandos with machine guns, rocket launchers and a detachment of commandos. At the very least, theyll be armed with something more than Britney Spears songs.

Of course, this isnt a risk-free option. Q-ships could be sunk by little blue men. And there is always the chance that a nervous Q-ship might accidentally sink an innocent vessel by mistake, generating an embarrassing outcry.

It could also ratchet up the level of violence on the sea as everyone gets a bit more trigger-happy. But thats the point of a Q-shipnot to make life easy for pirates.

Michael Peck is a contributing writer for the National Interest. He can be found on Twitter and Facebook.

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French Polynesian Island, Priced at $11.88M, Heads to Auction – Mansion Global

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A blue lagoon paradise, set in the crystal clear waters of French Polynesia, will be up for auction with Concierge Auctions next month.

Motu Tiano, a private island, went on the market Saturday for $11.88 million, but bids at its Aug. 23 auction will start at $6 million, said Cindy Johnson, project sales manager for the property at Concierge Auctions. The secluded island is only a five minute boat ride away from bustling Raiatea, one of the largest Society Islands, with many shops and restaurants, according to the listing.

The 1,800-square-foot main house is fitted with classical Polynesian-style furnishings and amenities. There are three bedrooms, a loft and one bathroom.

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The 17-acre sanctuary is ideal for a family thats really into outdoor activities, said Ms. Johnson.

Around the island there are deep waters to accommodate a 40- to 60-foot boat, a shallow reef for snorkeling, and great surfing conditions, she said.

One of the highlights of the property is the outdoor dock, featuring a boat house with gear for water sports.

The island has only had three owners, and the current owner has had the property for 18 years, Ms. Johnson said.

Concierge Auctions did not give the current owners name and its not clear why he or she is selling the island now.

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Johnny Depp’s absurd spending habits can’t be used in court for now – Page Six

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Johnny Depps $2-million-a-month spending habit which included a Berlusconi-esque $30,000 a month for wine needs to be sidelined in his ex-mangers ongoing legal battle against him, a judge said Monday.

In response to Depps own $25 million suit against The Management Group which accuses the firm of defrauding him out of tens of millions of dollars owners Joel and Robert Mandel had fired back with an explosive $4.2 million countersuit claiming the star blew his wealth on fancy wine, 14 homes, private islands, and most notably, blasting Hunter S. Thompsons ashes out of a cannon.

But Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet said Monday that the allegations about Depps cartoonish expense reports are not relevant to the management companys cross complaint.

These allegations, however, could still arise in the future as part of The Management Groups defense of Depps lawsuit.

Meanwhile, the judge did allow the groups counterclaim of promissory fraud to continue.

TMG alleged that Cross-Defendants never intended to abide by their promises and TMG reasonably relied on the alleged false promises by doing the 386 hours of work during those last two weeks of March, Beaudet wrote in her ruliing.

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Croatia’s Idyllic Island of Losinj Remains off the Radar – Vogue.com

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Those in the know find their way to the island of Losinj via yacht or private plane: a charter from Venice, a seaplane from Split, or an international flight to Zagreb followed by driving, a ferry, and more driving. Its not an easy spot to reach, which has enabled the island to maintain its sleepy, seductive nature. And a select, savvy group of travelers has been descending upon the island for generations.

The island was a wealthy enclave beginning in the early 19th century when shipbuilding was in its prime, a period that left its mark in the form of stunning villas that were once the summer homes of royals and European elite. Archduke Carl Stephan was one of the first royals to gravitate toward Losinj for its health benefits, and other members of the Habsburg dynastyEmperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and Crown Prince Rudolfalong with members of the imperial court and the bourgeoisie were quick to follow. Losinj is home to around 200 medicinal plants, like myrtle, laurel, and oregano. In addition, the mild, warm microclimate and unusually clean air made the area particularly attractive to 19th-century travelers looking to recover respiratory issues. In fact, the Austro-Hungarian Empire declared Losinj to be a climatic health resort in 1892.

More than a century later, the island still retains its calming, healing quality, and a new wave of travelers is arriving to relax in the villas turned boutique hotels and their state-of-the-art spas. The Hotel Alhambra has an indoor seawater pool, Finnish and Turkish saunas, and an impressive spa menu, including the Alhambra Dream, a 180-minute treatment that includes a facial with lavender and immortelle, a deep-tissue massage administered with four hands, and a full-body exfoliation with laurel and oranges. If youre craving more privacy, the hotel also offers luxury villas nearby including the Villa Hortensia with stunning views, a private concierge, a chef, and butler service.

The larger Hotel Bellevue has indoor and outdoor seawater pools, a private beach on Cikat Bay, and can organize taxi flights that accommodate as many as six from almost anywhere in Europe. Its expansive spa menu offers multiple massages, including LCM (Light Color Movement), which combines quantum medicine, color therapy, and sound frequency. The noninvasive Eximia HR77 is available exclusively in the spa and is said to work wonders on cellulite.

As health driven as the island is, it is equally focused on great food and wine. Sit down for a meal at the Alhambras restaurant, Alfred Keller; peruse the extensive wine list featuring some impressive Croatian bottles; and then enjoy a meal from Chef Melkior Basic. Foie gras on aged sheep-cheese risotto with black truffle, and warm Adriatic octopus with buffalo mozzarella are merely his starters. For poolside plates and pours, the Bellevues beach bar, Meridien 443150, is best and offers a great deck for sunsets and sparkling ross.

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There are a handful of small local bars and restaurants on the waterfront. Villa Dianas (Cikat 8, 51550, Mali Losinj) homemade breads and dry-aged steak pair well with a bottle of the local Plavac Mali wine. The more isolated Lanterna Grill (Cikat ul. 24, 51550, Mali Losinj) on the cape overlooking the water is known for its grilled meat and stunning sunsets. If youre heading into town, the Borik Mediterranean Bar (Ul. Suncana uvala 5, 51550, Mali Losinj) is right on the beach, with tables in the sand and seafood front and center on the menu. Punta (Sestavine 17, 51551, Veli Losinj) in Veli Losinj is a great place to linger and enjoy a glass or two of the 50 or so Croatian wines on the list. The chef cooks a mix of meats over an open hearth on a deck overlooking city and sea.

Visitors to the area often fill their days with long walks or bike rides along the water on Cikat Bay or with a bigger hike in Cikat Forest Park, where 80,000 wonderfully fragrant Aleppo pines were planted in the late 19th century. Diving is big in the region and history buffs should make a point of diving at the Historical Underwater Park , where replicas of centuries-old cannons, amphorae, and anchors are on display. Though they arent the real thing, the dive is still beautiful, and because its relatively shallow, non-licensed divers can also enjoy the experience with a coach in tow.

The port of Mali Losinj, which dates back to the 14th century, is on the south side of the island in Augusta bay. Its the more commercial part of the island and is a great spot to shop, people watch, and stroll through the brightly colored former sea captains homes, largely dating from the early 19th century. On the southeast side of the island in Veli Losinj, the architecture and character continue with brightly colored houses, churches, chapels, and towers. For art lovers, the Baroque Church of St. Anthony Abbot the Anchoret has a gallery of the paintings of Italian masters, and the Church of our Lady of the Angels, redesigned in the Baroque style, has a collection of Venetian masters paintings. One cant-miss is the statue of Apoxyomenos, dating back to the 2nd or 1st century BC. The bronze statue was found on the sea floor southeast of Losinj in the 1990s. It took two years to dig out, aboout six to restore, and is now on display at the Apoxyomenos Museum , formerly known as the Kvarner Palace.

If youre looking to venture a bit beyond the islands, on Losinj you are within a few hours sail to the nearby islands of Ilovik, Silba, Olib, Premuda, Unije, and the Kornati archipelago, of which there are 140 islands. Jadranka Yachting will take you out for the day on one of its sailing boats, or you can hop on Croatias ferry network to navigate your way around the diverse islands.

Cres, which was once connected to Losinj, is a nearby drive from Losinj. Many of the islands small, stunning villages have fewer than 10 residents. One such place is the 4,000-year-old fort town of Lubenice, perched up high on jagged cliffs, with a scattering of stone buildings. There are also countless quiet coves, bays, and pebbly beaches all over the island that you can surprisingly have all to yourself.

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Lansing group helps adults with disabilities live on their own, in community with others – Michigan Radio

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Parents of children on the autism spectrum face significant challenges in getting the right education, support and other life tools for their kids. But the difficulties dont go away when these kids grow up. Can they live alone, support themselves, be a part of society? And what happens when their adult caregivers age out of watching over them?

Mary Douglass is one of many working to combat these challenges. Douglass is the president of Lansing Intentional Communities, or LINCS. The organizations goal is to promote the creation of spaces, called intentional communities, where adults with developmental disabilities live together.

Were putting these individuals in close proximity with each other so we can help them create community together and support them as they create community with their surrounding neighborhood, Douglass said. "Really the individual is making their own self-determined choices about where they live, who they live with, how they get supported, what the neighborhood looks like."

Douglass says there's no one model or format the communities must follow. LINCS recently bought its first house for three people, but several apartments, for example, could work just as well.

"It doesnt matter how we acquire that housing. What really matters is that were being intentional about keeping ourselves close together and creating community with each other.

LINCS then inserts what it calls a community builder, Douglass said, to live within the community. They might plan outings, or just help out when needed.

I like to think of it as an RA, like when you go to college, Douglass said.

The intentional community model is different from a group home. It purposefully has less of a rigid schedule to give as much independent choice as possible to individuals. This is a fluid model that can change and improve with different circumstances, Douglass said, but its a distinct improvement from the past.

Stateside's conversation with Mary Douglass, president of Lansing Intentional Communities (LINCS).

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