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Today's First Thing podcast touches on these top stories: Accused Sams Valley slayer denied bail. All charged up: Pacific Power begins installation of 'smart meters.' Memory care facility planned in west Medford. Full stories online at www.mailtribune.com. Listen to other Mail Tribune podcasts at www.mailtribune.com/podcasts. Reach web editor Ryan Pfeil at rpfeil@rosebudmedia.com or at 541-776-4468. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil.