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Community service organizer Justin Rudd stages environmental and charitable events throughout the year in his home of Long Beach and elsewhere. Most of it is done through his 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Community Action Team (CAT), and his Justin Rudd website. Although Rudd doesn't own a cellphone and drives a 22-year-old car, the Ozark, Alabama-born activist and philanthropist has packed goodwill travel (Uganda, Kenya, Germany and Spain), good deeds (beach cleanups, clothing drives and spelling bees) and athletic events (marathons, mud runs and triathlons) into his 43 years.
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Absolutely perfect little butter cookie that's highly addictive! They just seem to pop right in your mouth. They're not overly sweet and I love the addition of the orange zest. I did increase the cinnamon to 1/2 tsp. but other than that I didn't change a thing. This was a great recipe for a cookie press! Just sprinkle with some colored sugar and you're ready to make a holiday cookie tray look like it came straight from your favorite bakery.
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Love those baby dazzles! Too, too sweet! And the cards were gorgeous! How about dazzles done with a sewing theme? A dress form, spool of thread, needles, thimbles, vintage looking sewing machine, pin cushion, pattern pieces, buttons, scissors...and do it in brown to make it look really vintage. Sewing themes are hot right now, and I would love to be able to use Dazzles on my sewing themed projects.
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Another missing person's case has been solved as a result of efforts by law enforcement related to the John Wayne Gacy case, Cook County police announced on Thursday. The remains of an Illinois man once believed to be a possible victim of Gacy were discovered by hikers on a mountainside in Utah, solving a missing person case more than 30 years after the man disappeared. No signs of foul play were found, police stated.
Daniel Raymond Noe, a surveyor and factory worker from Peoria, was 21 years old in 1977 when he moved to Bellingham, Washington for work, according to police. Noe called his father on Sept. 30, 1978, and told him he wanted to complete his college degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, and planned to hitchhike back to the Chicago area. Noe was never seen or heard from again.
Noe fit Gacy's known victim profile; he was a white male, 14-25 years old, possibly travelling through the north side of Cook County and he was a hitchhiker or Greyhound bus traveler.
DNA samples from Noe's parents were analyzed, but did not match any of the unidentified victims of Gacy. However, a genetic association was found in an unidentified deceased person's case in Salt Lake County, UT, according to the Cook County Sherriff's press release.
Hikers discovered the remains on Mount Olympus in 2010. Noe's family members said he was an avid mountain hiker. Noe's roommate in Washington, Larry Wehking, another Peoria transplant, said Noe loved the outdoors, and they went on mountain camping trips.
Wehking dropped off Noe on Highway 5 at the beginning of his trip back to the Chicago area, police stated. Highway 5 connects to Interstate 80, which passes Mount Olympus and continues to Chicago.
"We would like to thank the University of Northern Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) for their ongoing cooperation in these matters and the Unified Police Department in Utah for their professionalism and excellent police work," Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart stated in the press release. "While solving these cases is a bittersweet moment, the Cook County Sheriff's Office is pleased to give families some sort of closure regarding their missing loved ones."
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This was not the first instance the Gacy investigation led to discoveries regarding other missing persons cases.
Some of his 33 victims remained unidentified long after Gacy's trial and eventual execution by lethal injection in 1994, thus relegated to cold-case status.
In October 2011 Cook County investigators exhumed skeletal remains of eight unidentified victims in an attempt to use modern DNA techniques to match names with the bones. Some 120 families of long-missing youths contacted the sheriff's office, many with DNA information, hoping to find closure.
As a result of this renewed effort by law enforcement to identify Gacy victims, .
Coincidentally, a presumed Gacy victim turned up alive in Tampa, FL, in 2011. Harold Wayne Lovell disappeared in 1977 on his way to look for work in Aurora. But, in reality, he decided to run away from his home due to family problems, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported. He settled in Florida, staying out of contact with his worried family.
Relatives found a police booking photo of him online, and reunited with him in Alabama, according to a report by WDHN in Dothan, Alabama.
One Missing Des Plaines Teen Unraveled Gacy
Des Plaines police first became involved in the case while following up leads of a missing Des Plaines teenager, Robert Piest. Des Plaines officers arrested John Wayne Gacy, one of the most sensational mass-murder cases in history, at his Norwood Park Township home on Dec. 21, 1978.
Since Gacy lived in an unincorporated part of the township, by Norridge, the sheriff's office then became the primary law enforcement agency handling the case, involving the murders of dozens teenage boys throughout the 1970s.


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As the wind howls outside, there's this to look forward to in February: real British fish and chips, in South Buffalo.
In their ongoing efforts to cater to British cravings, Vicky and Damian Parker have announced plans to add an authentic "chippy" to the side of English Pork Pie Co., their South Buffalo pie factory (1176 South Park Ave., 823-3772).
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"The NEA Foundation announced today that it will build upon the success of its collaborative Closing the Achievement Gaps Initiative by awarding a Springfield public education partnership a $50,000 planning grant. The partnership, comprised of leaders from Springfield Education Association and Springfield Public Schools will use the funding to develop a proposal to demonstrate how they will work together to improve achievement rates for low income and minority students, while raising performance for all students.
Based on a review of its proposal later this year, the Springfield partnership may receive a five-year, up to $1.25 million grant from the NEA Foundation to implement its strategy. The proposal will be considered along with proposals from four other urban public education partnerships that also have received NEA Foundation planning grants. The additional sites are: Kansas City, Kan.; Durham, N.C.; Omaha, Neb.; and Columbus, Ohio.
"We are really excited about this grant" Springfield Education Association President Timothy Collins said. "It has tremendous potential to help the children in the Springfield Public Schools.
"These funds will give us the opportunity to continue the important work we are already doing with the Pioneer Valley Project to increase parental involvement, which has proven time and again to make a dramatic difference in the overall success of our students," Collins continued. "In addition, the grant will help us deepen and expand the joint labor/management collaborative work in which the Springfield Education Association and Springfield Public Schools are engaged."
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to build these programs," the SEA president added. "These initiatives are extremely beneficial to the entire Springfield school community -- especially our students -- and are already producing positive results in schools across the city."
"Collaborations and partnerships like this one are crucial to our school district as we work to create a culture of educational excellence for all of our students" said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan J. Ingram. "I am delighted that we have come together under this NEA Foundations planning grant. I look forward to the valuable insight that all parties involved will contribute as we work together to help ensure that all of our students perform at their maximum potential."
Specifically, the partnership's proposal will focus on ways they will work together to strengthen four areas of intervention in public education:
"We have found that these areas of intervention together bolster the likelihood that local impact can be sustained as they address and change the conditions and structures that we believe most directly drive student achievement and performance" said Harriet Sanford, president and CEO of the NEA Foundation. Springfield's proposal will assess their readiness, build capacity, and develop a shared vision and set of aligned, systemic strategies that close the achievement gaps. And it may qualify for our larger, multi-year implementation grant."
Since its inception in 2004, the NEA Foundation has spent just under $6.2 million on its signature Closing the Achievement Gaps Initiative, working with urban districts in Seattle, Wash.; Hamilton County (Chattanooga) Tenn.; and Milwaukee, Wis.
"Preliminary results from our three original pilot sites show powerful evidence of the potential of building and maintaining a collaborative relationship focused on student achievement among these groups," said Sanford. "With less than a year to go at our first site in Chattanooga, we are seeing gains across the board. The achievement gap has dropped 13 percent in reading and 10.5 percent in math from 2004 to 2008. Equally important, our initial support has catalyzed the community to extend this work from the first five middle schools to all 21 middle schools in Hamilton County."
Sanford added that an independent, third party evaluator has been tasked with reviewing the data, and details about progress being made through this work will be released later in the year.
"In addition to the improvements made at each of our pilot sites, we have gained important insights about how educators and communities can best approach challenges," Sanford said. "Although the problems they faced were different at each site, as were the solutions and the results, our collaborative, research-based, teacher-driven approach was the same. It works, and we're eager to extend it into new sites."
The planning grants are by invitation only and are based on a process and set of criteria that include: student population and demographics; local associations affiliated with the National Education Association; regional diversity; and stable association and district leadership.
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The NEA Foundation is a nonprofit, public charity created in 1969 and sustained by contributions from educators, corporate sponsors and others. The NEA Foundation offers grants and programs that support educators' efforts to close the gaps in student achievement, increase classroom innovations, salute excellence in education and provide professional development. For more information, visit www.neafoundation.org.
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TULSA — Two men charged with first-degree murder and hate crimes in the shooting deaths of three people in Tulsa last year pleaded guilty Monday and were sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Alvin Watts and Jake England changed their previous pleas of not guilty in Tulsa County District Court as part of a deal in which prosecutors agreed to spare the death penalty. Members of the victims' families also agreed to the punishment, prosecutors said.
England admitted going on the rampage with Watts with the aim of killing black people. England also apologized to the city's black community.
Watts said nothing when offered a chance to speak in court, only admitting to helping England carry out the rampage.
Watts, 34, and England, 21, were charged with first-degree murder, shooting with intent to kill and five hate crimes in the 2012 shootings of William Allen, Bobby Clark and Dannaer Fields, who were killed as they walked near their Tulsa homes on Easter weekend. Two others were shot and wounded.
District Court Judge James Caputo sentenced both men to three terms of life in prison without parole for the murder convictions. The two were given two more life terms for shooting with intent to kill and five, one-year prison terms for the hate crimes.
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SOUTHAVEN, Miss. —
Valdosta State's softball team claimed a record fifth straight Gulf South Conference tournament championship Sunday evening, erasing a 3-run deficit to beat arch-rival Alabama-Huntsville 4-3 in the championship game in Southaven, Miss.
The Blazers (41-10) became the first school in GSC-history to win five straight championships, a half-decade of dominance throughout the double-elimination tournament.
With the win, Valdosta State will host the South Regional Tournament this weekend at Steel's Diamond at Blazer Park. The tournament, which will feature half of the eight teams in the South Region, will begin Friday evening and continue through Sunday.
VSU hosted the regional tournament last year, advancing to the Super Regional and eventually the national championship tournament, which they won with a 4-1 win over UC-San Diego, claiming the school's first-ever national championship.
Sunday started with a loss for the Blazers. They lost their first game of the day against the Lady Chargers 4-1. In the final game, though, the Blazers continued to fight and find a way to win.
After Alabama-Huntsville raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, taking advantage of wild and inconsistent pitching from junior Brianna Hancock, the Blazers fought back with a runs in the second and third innings, respectively.
Then, trailing 3-2 heading into the top of the seventh inning and with the top of the order coming to bat, the Blazers turned in a come-from-behind performance to claim their record championship.
With one out in the inning, Courtney Albritton, the Gulf South Conference Player of the Year, singled off the Gulf South Conference Pitcher of the Year, Kimberly Jack. Then, Morgan Johnson and Shelby Altman each singled, loading the bases for senior Ashley Steinhilber, who hit a home run in the second inning to account for the Blazers first run of the championship game.
Steinhilber delivered a single into left field, scoring Albritton and tying the game at 3-3.
Then, senior Sarah Vaughn, who nicknamed "Ms. Clutch" by her teammates because of her ability to find a hit in a pivotal situation — like in last year's national tournament when she delivered a game-tying hit when the Blazers were down to their final out in an elimination game — hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield, scoring Johnson from third base and giving the Blazers their first lead of the game.
In the bottom of the seventh inning, with the temperatures continuing to fall and the sun setting, the Blazers retired the Chargers in 1-2-3 fashion.
NOTES: In his eight seasons as the Blazers' head coach, Thomas Macera has won at least 40 games in every season. The Blazers have won 41 so far this season. Macera is the winningest coach in school-history....Courtney Albritton, pitcher Hannah Lythberg and catcher Ashley Steinhilber were all named to the All-GSC Tournament Team, announced following the championship game.


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The range expansion of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild deer has led to unprecedented attention and concern during the past few years. Unfortunately, many rumors and much misinformation about CWD have been spread to the public. This page provides up-to-date facts on what is known about CWD and what is being done in Alabama to help prevent the disease from reaching our state.
What is CWD?
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of deer and elk. This disease belongs to a family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE's). The disease attacks the brains of infected deer and elk and causes animals to become emaciated (skinny), display abnormal behavior, lose bodily functions, and die. The disease has been found in either captive or wild deer in twelve western and midwestern states and two Canadian provinces.
Mule deer, white-tailed deer, and Rocky Mountain elk are the three species of the deer family known to be naturally susceptible to CWD. One case of CWD has been detected in a wild moose taken by a hunter in Colorado. Susceptibility of other species of deer to CWD is not known. No cases linking any disease in livestock or humans to CWD have been discovered. At this time it is thought that transmission to domestic animals or humans is unlikely.
Chronic wasting disease was first recognized in the 1960's as a syndrome of captive mule deer held in research facilities in Ft. Collins, Colorado. CWD was originally believed to be a nutritional disorder and was not recognized as a TSE until 1978. CWD was soon identified in captive deer and elk from other wildlife research facilities in Colorado and Wyoming, as well as in at least two zoological collections.
CWD since has been diagnosed in captive elk and/or deer herds in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. CWD was first found in wild deer and elk in northeastern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming. The disease since has been found in wild deer and/or elk in Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Utah, Illinois, New York, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Many of the wild deer were discovered in areas surrounding captive deer facilities with infected animals. No cases of CWD have been found in Alabama or any other southeastern state.
What is the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries doing to keep CWD from reaching our state?
The Division is currently taking several measures to help prevent CWD from reaching our state. The State has had a regulation banning the importation of all cervids (members of the deer family) into Alabama since 1973. Recently the fines for violating this regulation were significantly increased. Investigations have discovered animal movements among many of the 20 privately owned elk herds (outside of Alabama) where CWD has been diagnosed. The movement of infected animals very likely was the reason for the disease's spread. Halting the movement of live captive deer and elk into and within Alabama is a major step in preventing the disease from reaching our state.
The Division also started an active monitoring program for CWD during the 2001-02 hunting season. The number of Alabama deer tested for the presence of CWD is as follows:
2001-02 90
Total 5,319
None of those deer tested positive for the disease. Plans are to continue this testing program during the 2011-2012 season.
What can the public do to help?
Citizens of Alabama can assist the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries with its CWD monitoring program. The first and most important way to assist is to report any transport of live deer or elk on Alabama's roads and highways. Please call the Operation Game Watch line immediately at 1-800-272-4263 if you see live deer or elk being transported in Alabama. Contacting the Division immediately makes it more likely the deer or elk will be intercepted before they can be released.
The public also can help the Division in their active monitoring program. A CWD infected deer will behave abnormally, showing little of their normal wariness or fear of humans. Infected animals also will become emaciated (skinny). It is important to note that other diseases may exhibit similar symptoms. Please call the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Office nearest you or the Operation Game Watch line at 1-800-272-4263 if you spot a deer that exhibits these clinical signs of CWD. Personnel with the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries will contact you to obtain additional information.
The greatest single threat of introducing CWD into Alabama's deer herd is from the illegal importation of deer or elk into the state. Cooperation from our hunters and landowners is essential to keeping CWD out or Alabama. Prohibiting the movement of deer and elk will greatly reduce the chances of an undetected ease of CWD spreading to a greater number of uninfected animals. We need your support to maintain our CWD free status - be informed, be vigilant, and be responsible.
Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance
The mission of the CWD Alliance is to promote responsible and accurate communications regarding CWD, and to support strategies that effectively control CWD to minimize its impact on wild, free-ranging cervids including deer, elk, and moose. The CWD Alliance webiste is an excellent resource for hunters to obtain information regarding the latest CWD news and updates. Please click here for the latest map of where CWD is known to occur.
Alabama's Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan
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The Rams concentrated on the two most premium positions on offense with their first two picks and turned their attention in the third round to defense. Jerome Murphy is big, physical and will be an enforcer on the defense. His lack of discipline creates cause for concern, and defensive coordinator Kent Flajole might have his hands full getting him to play consistently week in and week out.
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3 (67) Tampa Bay: CB Myron Lewis, Vanderbilt
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With the Bills converting to an odd front, Carrington will fit as a five-technique. He flashed great power at the Senior Bowl and has all the physical tools to be a great pro, but it might take a lot of coaching to maximize his talent, as he tends to overthink the game. The addition of Torell Troup and Carrington are two very critical additions for the Bills' defensive transition.
9 (73) Miami: OG John Jerry, Mississippi
The Dolphins signed Richie Inognito in free agency to add depth along the interior offensive line, and Jerry should provide additional power on the inside for the Dolphins' massive, road-grading unit. He is big, strong and powerful, but he might frustrate the coaching staff with too many missed assignments. Nonetheless, he fits the prototype of a Bill Parcells power offensive lineman.
10 (74) Jacksonville: DT D'Anthony Smith, Louisiana Tech
If the top-10 selection of Tyson Alualu weren't enough of a sign of things to come for John Henderson, the addition of D'Anthony Smith should be. Similar to Alualu, the value of Smith is his versatility, as he played everywhere on the line in college. He is very active, plays on his feet and has the tools to develop into a solid pro.
11 (75) Chicago: SS Major Wright, Florida
The Bears were fortunate to find a safety as talented as Major Wright in the third round. He has some tightness in his movement and was difficult to evaluate in Florida's defense considering the way he was deployed so deep off the ball. He will, however, strike and has enough range to cover ground on the back end. With Danieal Manning having yet to sign his tender or progress the way the Bears would have liked, Wright provides needed insurance at a position the team has struggled to address.
12 (76) New York Giants: SS Chad Jones, LSU
The Giants took a gamble on a luxury strong safety with considerable questions about his passion and commitment to the game. Kenny Phillips could not finish last season due to a chronic knee injury that originated during his days in college. After the signings of Antrel Rolle and Deon Grant in free agency, the selection of Jones would appear to be a value pick that replenishes the middle of the Giants' defense.
13 (77) Tennessee: WR Damian Williams, USC
With Vince Young back in the saddle, Mike Reinfeldt added a very safe slot receiver who can also contribute in the return game. He has dependable hands, and his work habits should aid the development of Young.
14 (78) Carolina: WR Brandon LaFell, LSU
Steve Smith has been crying out for a complementary receiver. Brandon LaFell has small hands and has been too inconsistent catching the ball, but he is big, physical and could provide a boost to the run game with his aggressive blocking temperament. In many ways, he is similar to Muhsin Muhammad.
15 (79) San Diego (from San Francisco): ILB Donald Butler, Washington
Butler is big, strong and hard-hitting and should be able to compete for a job inside with Brandon Siler and Stephen Cooper. He is limited in coverage but could be very solid defending the run on first and second downs.
16 (80) Denver: C J.D. Walton, Baylor
The Broncos continued to fortify the middle of their offensive line after selecting Zane Beadles in the second round. The loss of Casey Wiegmann, coupled with the limited availability of quality centers, might have forced the Broncos to act sooner than they would have liked. Walton is tough, hardworking and tries hard, but his athletic limitations show up consistently on tape.
17 (81) Houston: DT Earl Mitchell, Arizona
The Texans have not received the consistent production that was expected out of first-round pick Amobi Okoye. Earl Mitchell really opened some eyes at the Combine when he clocked sub-4.9 40-times and has physical talent to be molded. He could provide an immediate return as an inside nickel rusher and develop into an every-down contributor in time.
18 (82) Pittsburgh: WR Emmanuel Sanders, SMU
With the abrupt departure of Santonio Holmes, the Steelers had a void to fill. Hines Ward is on his last legs, and Sanders could benefit from learning from one of the game's best and toughest inside receivers.
19 (83) Atlanta: DT Corey Peters, Kentucky
The Falcons concentrated on shoring up the the middle of their defense with the selections of Sean Weatherspoon and Peters. Peters is a developmental three-technique with the quickness to add some value on third downs. With the injuries that struck the interior defensive line last season, depth was much needed.
20 (84) Cincinnati: WR Jordan Shipley, Texas
The Bengals added Antonio Bryant to the roster in free agency, and Jordan Shipley should be able to work the inside to better open up the field for Chad Ochocinco. The big question about Shipley is whether he will be able to stay healthy and survive the pounding working the middle, but he is a good college football player who understands how to beat coverages and could add another reliable target for Carson Palmer.
21 (85) Cleveland (from New England through Oakland): QB Colt McCoy, Texas
The Browns needed to find a quarterback of the future after shipping out Brady Quinn and signing the aged Jake Delhomme. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Mike Holmgren get involved in the development of a four-year starter who is coming from a very unorthodox offense. McCoy isn't likely to be forced into action readily, which will only help his cause. He finished his career as one of the more accurate passers in college football, but he is on the short side and could be challenged by the quickness of the NFL.
22 (86) Philadelphia (from Green Bay): DE Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, Washington
Te'o-Nesheim became a favorite of the coaching community in the evaluation process because his motor never stops and his intangibles are strong. However, he is not a great athlete and could struggle to match up with the athletic ability of NFL blockers. He might struggle to develop into a starter but gives the Eagles more depth at a position of need.
23 (87) Denver (from Philadelphia): WR Eric Decker, Minnesota
After dealing Bradon Marshall, the Broncos not only added Demaryius Thomas but added another solid possession receiver in Eric Decker, who might remind Broncos fans of Ed McCaffrey. Like Thomas, Decker is coming off a season-ending injury and was not able to run before the draft, but the Broncos clearly felt comfortable with their film work on both pass catchers, and they should upgrade the receiving corps.
24 (88) Arizona (from Baltimore): WR Andre Roberts, The Citadel
After dealing Anquan Boldin to the Ravens, the Cardinals could use another underneath receiver with run-after-catch ability. Roberts is nowhere near as strong as Boldin, but he is more dynamic with the ball in his hands and potentially could contribute in the return game. The addition of another receiver should ease the transition under center for Matt Leinart.
25 (89) Carolina (from Arizona through New England): WR Armanti Edwards, Appalachian State
With questions under center, Edwards could provide dual value as a developmental quarterback while providing more immediate value as a receiver, where he worked out exceptionally well at his pro day and snagged the ball easily with his big hands. He could make Antwaan Randle-El-type impact as a "slash" player if the Panthers want to get creative with their offense. He could also prove to be a weapon in the return game.
26 (90) New England (from Dallas): WR Taylor Price, Ohio
The run of receivers continues, as the fourth in a row comes off the board to the Patriots. With Randy Moss showing signs of being disgruntled late in the season and Wes Welker coming off a season-ending injury, the Patriots could use another target who can take the top off a defense and open up the short passing game.
27 (91) San Francisco (from San Diego): ILB Navorro Bowman, Penn State
Similar to Anthony Davis and Taylor Mays, Bowman was regarded by some teams as a first-round talent, but he slipped in large part due to concerns about his character. With Mike Singletary demanding the most out of his players and holding them fully accountable for their actions, the risk involved with selecting rough-around-the-edges talent diminishes. Bowman could be paired with Patrick Willis to give the Niners great speed in the middle of their defense, and he should benefit from the presence of Takeo Spikes.
28 (92) Cleveland (from New York Jets): OG Shawn Lauvao, Arizona State
The Browns focused on defense early in the draft but still have concerns on the offensive line to address. The left side of the line is as good as any in football, but the right side could use some help, and Lauvao could project there, potentially competing with Pork Chop Womack.
29 (93) Kansas City (from Minnesota through Houston): TE Tony Moeaki, Iowa
Moeaki's injury history is all that kept him from being drafted a round sooner. Despite weighing only 246 pounds, he is an effective blocker on the move and a very natural receiving talent. If he can remain healthy, he could potentially wrest a starting job away from Leonard Pope and help replace the production of Tony Gonzalez.
30 (94) Indianapolis: CB Kevin Thomas, USC
The Colts managed to survive last season starting an undrafted free-agent cornerback (Jacob Lacey), but they allowed Marlin Jackson to depart to Philadelphia and could use another cornerback for nickel situations. Thomas elevated his stock with a solid senior season and is well-suited for the Colts' zone coverage defense.
31 (95) New Orleans: TE Jimmy Graham, Miami (Fla.)
With Jeremy Shockey on the roster in New Orleans, Jimmy Graham will have the benefit of learning from a fellow Hurricane. While he played only one year of football for Miami, he has tremendous upside to develop, and Sean Payton should be able to work him down the middle of the field, threaten the seam and help keep defenses honest.
32 (96) Cincinnati (compensatory selection): CB Brandon Ghee, Wake Forest
The Bengals have one of the finest cornerback tandems in the league in Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall, but they could still use a No. 3 corner to deploy in sub packages. Ghee has the physical talent of a first-rounder and looked like an absolute physical marvel in shorts at his pro day, but his tape leaves much to be desired. He technique will require refinement, and if he's ever to be great, he needs to become more confident in his abilities.
33 (97) Tennessee (compensatory selection): OLB Rennie Curran, Georgia
The Titans signed Will Witherspoon in free agency to replace Keith Bulluck, but youth is still needed at the position. The Titans' defensive front does an excellent job of holding up the line and allowing the undersized linebackers to clean up behind it. Curran is not explosive for an undersized linebacker, but he does have great instincts, is always around the ball and could have a better chance to succeed in Tennessee than he would elsewhere.
34 (98) Atlanta (compensatory selection): OG Mike Johnson, Alabama
With Harvey Dahl and Tyson Clabo restricted free agents and Justin Blalock entering a contract year, the Falcons needed some depth on the right side of their line, and Mike Johnson could provide it. He was a versatile performer on a national championship line and has the toughness and competitiveness to function ably in the NFL's trenches.
Nolan Nawrocki will provide observations on the picks in the final four rounds Saturday, and he'll have grades for each team's draft late Sunday.


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Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses that their community thrives on.
American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building the local economy in Sammamish and Issaquah.
Last year, 100 million people nationwide participated in Small Business Saturday by shopping at locally owned stores to help boost the economy and their communities.
You can also "like" Small Business Saturday on Facebook by visiting www.facebook.com/shopsmall.
American Express' Small Business Saturday has more information about small businesses in Bellevue that accept their credit card at the following website: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/Shop-Small/
TELL US: What small businesses do you patronize in your town and what makes them great? Share in the comments below.


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Chris Coogan and the Good News Gospel Choir will present a Fall Benefit Concert on Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 105 East Ave. Admission is $20 per adult, $10 for children. Money raised will assist Keys, a program that brings one-to-one instrument lessons and group music instruction to under-served inner-city children in Bridgeport (www.keysmusic.org). For information, call Chris Coogan at 203-454-4695, email email@example.com visit www.cooganmusic.com.
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Events on 29 January 2014
- Ideas and Support for the new Primary Science Curriculum
- 29th January 2014
A chance for primary science teachers or science co-ordinators to gather ideas and resources for changes to the new primary curriculum.
- Stargazing Live
- 29th January 2014
Join ASE members for a night of Stargazing in Llyn Llech Owain . Bring friends, and family and warm clothes. Indoor and outdoor activities
- Region Committee meeting
- 29th January 2014
The committee meets at Becket Keys Church of England School in Brentwood


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Vauxhall's UK quality and work practices now compare with anywhere in Europe, and the adaptability and skill level of Vauxhall's UK workforce is a major asset for the firm."
Research has shown that the majority of people believe that the state will look after them if they become ill but with little or no idea to what extent."
Assuming cycling's popularity continue to grow, SiS's impressive growth appears likely to follow suit."
If the exterior still carries accusations of brashness, well that certainly is in perfect keeping with Birmingham's history."
Even Donohoe's enthusiastic and trenchant advocacy couldn't compensate for its occasionally thick textures and its final two movements which lack sufficient contrast."
At times the sound was massive in the church acoustic, unclear but still exciting."
The financial picture for the firm was revealed as it announced the results of its legacy firms - Wragge & Co and Lawrence Graham - for the financial year to April 2014
The financial picture for the firm was revealed as it announced the results of its legacy firms - Wragge & Co and Lawrence Graham - for the financial year to April 2014
Profits increased from £20.8 million in 2012/13 to £25.5 million for the 2013/14 financial year, with revenue rising by two per cent from £188 million to £191 million
New report says cost of administration has now topped £1 million with firm days away from liquidation
Renewables legal specialists at the firm assisted the owner of Bypass Nurseries on the 25-year lease of the solar park and other legal agreements
The 28,000 sq ft purchase is the city's largest office transaction of the year and will be the location for the university's administrative function and official head office
Court decision follows victory in trademark case by Birmingham-based comedy club chain
Figures for 2013-14 saw it achieve its 19th consecutive record-breaking year, with turnover up by 25 per cent compared to 2012-13
The deal will see the international property investment manager sell its Student Hall Fund, which comprises 2,904 bedrooms across Bath, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Loughborough
The award comes a result of a successful prosecution of Tesco by Birmingham City Council's trading department over the pricing of strawberries
Promotions have spanned the firm's banking and finance, commercial dispute resolution, construction, corporate, employment and real estate teams
The Birmingham-based firm, which also has an office in London, posted full-year revenues of £27.5 million and profit of £6.8 million, which it said "exceeded expectations"
Birmingham catering college facing closure pledges to take legal action against the Department for Education
QualitySolicitors Talbots' Peter Adkins acted on behalf of Casino 36 during the two-year process that has successfully seen the company awarded one of just eight small casino licences in the UK
Pinsent Masons' preliminary unaudited financial results saw profit per equity partner (PEP) increased by 4.5 per cent, up to £405,000 from £387,000 last year
Law firm supports investment in Premier Employer Solutions which is planning to increase product range with Angels4Angels' backing
Independent commercial property consultant has merged with real estate arm of the global engineering group
DBS Law won the Big Tick in the 'Business in the Community' category for its 'Clock on to Safety' initiative
Entrants had to be based in Europe, the Middle East or Africa and display influence and innovation in the finTech ecosystem
Although the 2015 Chambers & Partners directory is not due to be released until later in the year, St Ives Chambers has been notified 18 members have been selected as leaders in their field in the UK Bar Guide
Following on from its name and logo changes, an in-house competition is running across Freeths' 11 offices to see who can take a photo of the new branding in the most unusual places
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Almonds enthusiasts can expect a lot of the oval nut on their plates this year.
For the past year I've been working at the Turlock Journal writing articles about education and the people and events in our community. It's been fun; I've met a lot of great people and heard some amazing stories. But I've always had the itch to do more.
The Turlock Fire Department saw a modest increase in the number of calls received over the last year, but the blaze at Crowell School sent the dollar loss for the 2012 year skyrocketing, according to the recently released annual report.
Only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the Eagle rank, and Turlock teen Ryan Burns can proudly count himself among those elite.
Air Force Airman Jose I. Medina graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The Portuguese culture was alive on Monday night as 100 students from the Jorge de Sena School performed traditional Portuguese songs for their end of the year presentation at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church.
Four nurses were honored by Emanuel Medical Center for their exceptional work during National Nurses Week.
Raley's customers can now support disaster relief efforts in the tornado-struck town of Moore during their stop at the local grocery store.
Although the technique of dry farming is centuries old, area farmers are reviving the seldom used practice in preparation for irrigation shortfalls.
Despite signs of a gradual economic recovery, uncertainty still lingers for Californians who are expected to be cautious in their travel spending this upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.
As California's number one export, tourism generated over $102.3 billion in direct spending in 2011 alone. Out of that sum, only $2.9 billion was spent in the Central Valley.
The weather was perfect for selling lemonade on Saturday, and helping local youth understand the importance of giving back while learning business principles.
With the peak of summer just around the corner, the threat of West Nile virus in Turlock could become a serious reality, experts say.
Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week:
Name of business: Winton-Ireland Strom & Green
While the State Water Resources Control Board recently approved an emergency regulation to allow local governments and agencies to fine citizens for excessive outdoor water use, local citizens will not be affected by the new measures since the City of Turlock instituted its own water conservation rules more than 20 years ago.
Muddy Balls, a local charity mud volleyball tournament, will take place at the Stanislaus County Fair starting at 8 a.m. Aug. 2, with all the proceedings benefitting 8-year-old Kaiden Pacheco, who was recently diagnosed with stage four Rhabdomyosarcoma.
The Stanislaus Economic Development and Workforce Alliance has undergone a makeover that has the organization sporting a new name with new leaders at the helm of what is officially now known as the Stanislaus Business Alliance.
A 39-year-old man died Saturday morning when he rode his bicycle in front of an oncoming freight train in Turlock.
Over the past few years Turlock's downtown scene has experienced a revitalization, forging a new identity for itself with a combination of craft beer and nightlife destinations. After nearly a year of anticipation, Downtown Turlock again adds to its newly formed reputation as a Central Valley hotspot with the opening of Memo's Cocina and Tequila Bar.
Emanuel Medical Center is instituting a new check-in and visitor badge process to come in line with the recommendations from a safety task force.


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What It's About
The body count is high and the laughs are prompted by graphic violence plus a running expletive gag in "The Family." Writer-director Luc Besson ("La Femme Nikita") wants desperately to be on "The Sopranos" level here but winds up resembling a gangster rendition of "The Simpsons" instead.
Robert DeNiro plays a Brooklyn mobster who ratted out other Mafioso, and now is in the witness protection program with his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer) and two teenage kids Warren (John D'Leo) and Belle (Diana Agron of "Glee"). They are a close-knit family, but as revealed during their stay in the village of Normandy, have trigger tempers and yield excessive force when disrespected or enraged.
The Blakes are hunted by mob enforcers straight out of every James Cagney gangster movie, and the hits are plentiful throughout the movie. The heat is on, and how can the family get out of this latest jam?
As the old-school Cosa Nostra honcho who can't change his old habits, DeNiro excels -- he doesn't phone this performance in, enjoying this lightweight role, and having some laughs at the expense of his image. He displays wonderful comic timing with the repeated delivery of a cuss word.
Michelle Pfeiffer, still beautiful, shows more warmth and less icy exterior as the matriarch, but her Brooklyn accent starts out strong, then fades as the film moves forward.
John D'Leo shines as the 14-year-old son who is a chip off the old block. When he is bullied at school, his cunning maneuvers lead to becoming the high school's crown prince of mayhem and payback is sweet. The kid is a natural -- watch out Joe Pesci!
Surprise is Diana Agron's calling card when Barbie-doll Belle unveils a nasty mean streak, but it comes in handy when defending her honor and her family's, not to mention teaching boys about girls.
Tommy Lee Jones is how you expect he'd be as a grumpy FBI guy trying to keep the Manzoni family out of trouble, but frustrated by their inability to behave nicely.
The characters are all written in broad strokes -- there is little subtlety or nuance to see.
What Works
The film provides plenty of eye candy with scenic shots of France and Besson's captivating fluid visual style. (He's a pro when it comes to action movies, having directed "The Professional" and written "The Transporter.")
Yet the story faces a difficult time straddling the line between funny moments and violent outbursts, enough where it's disconcerting. There is a gruesome attack on a plumber that didn't need to be featured.
What Doesn't Work
You know what you are getting with a mob movie. There will be blood. There will be brutality. But there are enough unfortunate innocent victims where characters' demises are met with gasps and shock. They try to juxtapose a typical American family with French and Mafia stereotypes, and that's just a bizarre mix.
The French are snooty to foreigners. Oh really? Suffice to say that our international relationships aren't going to gain any ground with the caricatures of all these characters.
2 1/2 stars out of 4
Director: Luc Besson
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron, John D'Leo, Dominic Chianese, Vincent Pastore.
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By Jeff Noble / Staff Writer
Autism, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development.
That is according to the advocacy organization Autism Speaks, who claim autism affects over two million people in America, and tens of millions of people around the world.
Those in the Tri-County wth loved ones affected by autism can learn more about the disorder and the options they have during an autism conference to be held Friday, July 19 at 5 p.m. at the Corbin Center.
Sponsored by the Corbin-based non-profit organization Autism Spectrum Solutions of Kentucky, Inc., the session will feature three expert speakers who will bring their expertise and knowledge of matters relating to autism for those attending the conference.
"I was told they would have as many as 100 people at the conference," said Robert McClelland, a Lexington attorney who is scheduled to speak.
While at the session, he will explain estate trust planning, guardianship planning and special needs trusts. McClelland is recognized for his expertise in elder law — which includes topics and legal issues facing older adults and their families.
"The 'whys' of estate planning are so complicated to understand for the parents. But we can create third party trusts, and it needs to be there before the parent or parents pass away. I'll explain that, as well as explain SSI (Supplemental Security Income), Medicaid and SSDI (Social Security Disability Income) benefits. And I'll answer as many questions as I can at the conference," McClelland said.
Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC) Executive Director Larry Taylor is also scheduled to speak at the conference about communication and behavior along with other topics.
Appointed in January 2012 as executive director, Taylor received a BS degree from Cumberland College (now the University of the Cumberlands) in Williamsburg in the areas of learning and behavior disorders, elementary education and a master's degree in special education. He holds certifications from both Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky in several areas of education. Taylor has also worked 23 years in local school districts, serving as teacher of exceptional children, school counselor, instructional supervisor, director of special education and assistant superintendent of personnel, curriculum and instruction.
Located on the University of Louisville's campus, the KATC is Kentucky's leading resource on Autism Spectrum Disorders. They work to strengthen the state's support networks for people affected by autism by bridging research to practice and by providing training and resources to families and professionals. The KATC informs them about education, early childhood, mental health and employment concerns.
It also facilitates networks, encourages families to access resources, builds regional capacity, develops evidence-based information, and works with the Kentucky Department of Education to develop training and technical assistance for schools and school districts.
Sarah Johnson, an advocate with the independent state agency Protection and Advocacy in Frankfort, is also listed on the agenda to speak at the conference.
She will discuss legal rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (known as IDEA 04, a reauthorization of the original IDEA act). It guarantees all students between 3-21 the right to a free, appropriate public education designed to meet each student's individual needs. IDEA has six principles that guarantee the rights of children with disabilities and their families: Free appropriate public education, appropriate evaluation, an individualized education program, least restrictive environment, parent and student participation in decision making, and procedural safeguards.
Admission to the conference is $10 a person, excluding presenters and vendors.
More information on the autism conference in Corbin can be obtained at this website: www.autismspectrumsolutions.org. You can also find out more by emailing email@example.com, or at email@example.com, or by calling (606) 670-1193.
In addition, information is on Facebook at the support group pages Southeast Kentucky Autism Team and Brilliant Beau.


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The comedian Dave Chappelle did a very funny skit on his program where a blind black man became the most revered member of the Ku-Klux-Klan. Nobody knew that he was black because he wore a hood and he never knew he was black because he was blind. At the end of the skit he finds out that he is black and he subsequently divorces his wife because she is, in his own words, " a nigger lover!â€
I can not think of a better metaphor than Chappelle's skit for the gay people who identify themselves as Republicans. The hood in the skit that prevented others from finding out that Chappelle's character is black is just like the proverbial "closet†in which gay people hide from those who persecute them and from themselves. And the fact that Chappelle's character was a leader in the most anti-black hate group on the planet, the Ku-Klux-Klan, represents the leadership in the politically masochistic organization known calling themselves Log Cabin Republicans!
The Log Cabin Republicans just concluded a conference during which they decided to continue to adhere to the core values of the Republican party. I suppose the theme of this convention was "thank you sir, may I have another!†There is nothing more difficulty for me to do than to support people that actively take part in their own abuse and let me tell you I can not think of anything more difficult to do than support the rights of the homosexuals who align themselves with the political enemies of homosexuals.
Let's face it, Log Cabin Republicans are to the Republican party what the cheerleaders played by Will Ferrell & Cheri Oteri on Saturday Night Live were to the rest of the squad.
Being a gay Republican is like being a black Klansman or a Jewish Nazi. They should form a new party taking the good values of the Republican party and they should leave out the hate policies of the current party. But they should not be supporting their abusers.
Then again…I may be completely wrong about the Log Cabin Republicans. They may actually be the most powerful Republican organization around because it seems like a heck of a lot of their leaders are either suspiciously "connected†to out of the closet homosexuals or are eventually outted themselves! Can anyone say "Jeff Gannonâ€? Think about it!