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It was political theater that will live in infamy. Robin Hudson, a veteran judge and eight-year incumbent on the North Carolina Supreme Court, has been a fair-minded jurist with years of experience at different levels in the state court system.
But in her campaign for a second eight-year term on the high court, she was the object of a savage advertising attack that clearly was part of a national effort from a right-wing organization out of Washington, the Republican State Leadership Committee. The groups intent is to try to achieve a Republican takeover of state courts.
The attack, thankfully, did not work, and Hudson on Tuesday led the other candidates in her race: Superior Court Judge Eric Levinson of Charlotte and Jeanette Doran, a lawyer who once ran the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law, one of several organizations tied to the family of Art Pope, Gov. Pat McCrorys budget director. Pope, a wealthy businessman and former legislator, has provided funding for several conservative-leaning organizations, though he says he had nothing to do with funding the ad against Hudson.
Doran finished third. Hudson will face Levinson in the fall. Republicans apparently had hoped they could knock Hudson out in this nonpartisan primary, but they failed.
The Republican reasons
In North Carolina, taking control of the court is important to Republicans for several reasons. Among them is that redistricting maps drawn by Republicans, maps that excessively favor Republican candidates in legislative and congressional races, are up for review by the state Supreme Court. There also may be legal confrontations that wind up in the court over school vouchers (public money for private education) and budget cuts to education.
So Republicans want Hudsons seat. A political action committee, Justice for All NC, led the battle with hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in a reprehensible television ad designed to stir the emotions of voters, who can be unfamiliar with candidates in judicial races.
The ad referred to a conscientious legal opinion that Hudson voiced in a 2010 case before the court. The court ruled that those convicted of child molestation could be subject to electronic monitoring even if they had been convicted before the monitoring law in the state went into effect. Hudson dissented with some other justices, believing that such a ruling would be unconstitutional because the U.S. Constitution prohibits retroactive punishment.
She was not siding with child molesters, as the advertisement contended. The deceitful advertisement was condemned by the N.C. Bar Association, and six former state Supreme Court justices pronounced it disgusting and false.
From opponents, silence
Unfortunately, neither of Hudsons opponents, Levinson or Doran, repudiated the ad. That does not speak well of them. Judges or those who want to be judges should have more gumption and more regard for the law and the high court than that.
Hudson, a Democrat, did what she could to stem the damage done by the ad.
That she survived is a point of pride, or should be, for those in North Carolina who care about the integrity of their courts. Her making it past the primary also offers hope that the residents of the state were sending a message to the cynical sponsors of this ad that they cannot so easily manipulate the voters of North Carolina.
This race this maddening, harshly partisan race in which a good judge was unfairly vilified offers another lesson as well. It is that full disclosure of donors to political campaigns, a principle that opens windows on how democracy works and allows the public to know just who is paying for political ads and the like, remains important. It is something that Congress has tried to address, only to be beaten back by Republicans who believe in come one, come all to the donors table and by a conservative U.S. Supreme Court dutifully serving the Republicans who appointed most of its members.
Hudsons leading this vote is encouraging to those who have faith that the people eventually will realize that assault advertising is little more than an attempt to play on their fears for the benefit of special interests.

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By Alan Pergament
Confessions of a dial-switcher on the day after Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope:
I was very curious this morning to see what the local news ratings were Wednesday and whether Channel 2 got any boost because Maryalice Demler (seen below) was the only local reporter-anchor to be in Vatican City for the big announcement.
It was a big story, especially for the 630,000 Catholics in eight Western New York counties. That's probably why Channel 4 brought Jacquie Walker in from vacation and why Channel 2's Melissa Holmes was back on an early evening newscast.
However, it looks pretty much like a typical news night ratings-wise.
The biggest ratings boost occurred at around 3 p.m. when the broadcast networks interrupted syndicated programming with the big announcement of the selection of the pope. Channel 2 dominated the time period, out-rating Channel 4 and Channel 2 combined.
However, the collective 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. news ratings were a little low.
Of course, news ratings often go down after Daylight Savings Time kick in.
Channel 2 won at 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with ratings in the normal range. Channel 4 won by a tenth of a point at 6 p.m. with a rating lower than normal, at 10 p.m. on sister station with a higher rating than usual, and at 11 p.m. when ratings were a little lower than usual.
Channel 2's half-hour special at 7:30 p.m. on the election of the pope without much time for promotion had a healthy rating much higher than the station typically gets in that time period but it wasn't half as large as the rating for juggernaut "Jeopardy" on Channel 4 at the same time.
As a rule, journalists are taught to stay out of the story they are covering. Demler can be forgiven Wednesday for ignoring that rule and explaining how a "cradle Catholic" – that's what she called herself -- felt when the new Pope first appeared in St. Peter's Square.
She called the scene Wednesday "exhilarating" and "absolutely electrifying," noted how many younger Catholics were in the crowd and interviewed two Western New Yorkers who were there. One was a former Channel 2 intern who gives tours in Rome now. Demler featured her in a Tuesday story. The tour guide just told viewers how difficult it was to get to the Square on short notice.
The other WNYer was identified as Deacon Mike McKeating, who once upon a time was a Buffalo News reporter. And he hasn't lost his reporting instinct, instantly noting that the selection of the first Pope from Latin America made sense because "42 percent of all Catholics are in South America."
Demler was one of three reporters for Gannett covering the story for all of the media company's 19 markets. Even if the ratings weren't all that much to write home about it, Channel 2 got its owners' money worth out of Demler just by the promotional value. As usual, her presentation was very good. She has a stylish way of often stating the obvious. However, the interviews and stories by Channel 2's Scott Brown and other reporters back home about where the Catholic Church is now and where it appears to be headed had much more substance.
Channel 2's 7:30 p.m. special Wednesday was clearly trying to capitalize on Demler's trip to Rome. Most of the 30-minute program was a rehash of stories that the station ran during the week. Brown's localizing of a New York Times/ CBS poll about how the views of the majority of American Catholics on letting priests marry, letting women be priests and allowing birth control differ from traditional Catholic teachings and values was one of the more interesting stories of the week. It included an enlightening and candid interview with Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo.
At the end of the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams Wednesday, the anchor explained the Cardinals are able to do something that almost everyone else in the modern world can't do: keep a secret.
"One of the last remaining global spectacles is the naming of the pope," said Williams. "It is one of the things unchanged in the modern era of social media. It remains a surprise until the very end when a new Pope is revealed to all of us at once."
Truer words were never spoken.
I confess that when I had a choice of watching live coverage of the pope coming out on the balcony on all the networks and watching a Syracuse University postseason basketball game, I choose my religion. I watched the Orange beat Seton Hall in the Big East tournament. Forgive me. But I did
change channels in time to see a CNN crawl that noted that the new Pope had resigned as Archbishop of Buenos Aires because of his age. It seemed a little odd that he was too old to be an Archbishop and young enough to be pope.
NBC's Matt Lauer delicately brought up the age issue this morning on "Today" with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York City, saying seeing the new Pope on the balcony Wednesday "visually didn't exactly scream a modern church."
Cardinal Dolan handled the statement skillfully and added "We got a pope. We got a darn good pope."
Much was made of the fact that Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope, which meant the local stations went off to the local Jesuit college, Canisius, to interview students and faculty. The Rev. Patrick Lynch educated viewers on one big reason why there haven't been any Jesuit Popes. He said that it is very unusual for Jesuits to seek higher office.
Channel 7 smartly went over to Niagara Street to interview Hispanics about their pride in seeing the election of the first Latin American elected pope. I'm not sure if any other station took that angle because I was dial-switching.
If you wanted to hear a discouraging word about the new pope, you just had to head online or go to social media. What you thought people on Twitter and Facebook only bash the Sabres? The Huffington Post quickly ran an article about a controversy that didn't put the pope in the most positive light.
I thought Channel 2 came to its senses Wednesday and dropped its ridiculous "10 at 10" format of carrying the most important stories in backwards order. But I was told by station management that no such miracle had occurred. It was dropped for one night because of the big news of a new pope being elected.
Finally, am I the only one who wondered what one of WNY's most famous supporters of the Jesuits – the late Tim Russert – would have thought about the election of the first Jesuit pope? Somehow, I expect Russert is up there smiling.


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CLEVELAND — Eric K. Conko, age 46, of Cleveland, formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away suddenly, of natural causes on Friday, March 22, 2013.
Eric graduated from Edgewood Senior High School in Ashtabula in the top 10 of his class. He went on to earn his degree in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University where he graduated with Honors.
As owner of Bisociative Technology, Eric enjoyed working as an independent contractor for many companies. His gifts helped many grateful clients through his career. Currently he was working with Premier System Integrators in Smyrna, Tenn., where he was highly respected and admired.
He was a modern Renaissance man with infinite curiosity about anything related to music, science, history, global politics and a true host of other interests. Eric found his true calling as an engineer where he took delight in solving complex problems with his tireless work ethic and his innovative and insightful intellect. His loyalty to his family, friends and felines knew no bounds.
Eric's passion for live music took him on adventures all across the country for many years, and he especially was a fan of Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh, Phish, and many other bands.
Living a dream of experiencing life to the fullest through live music. Through these journeys he met many wonderful friends, all of whom were touched by his kind heart, warm smile and quiet wisdom.
Eric's vivid imagination was fueled by a love of science fiction. He was an avid Dungeons and Dragons fan; always playing the good guy, true to his nature. He was a skilled debater on his political and social interests but could always agree to disagree.
Eric is survived by his companion of twenty-one years, Jill Hauser; his father, Robert (Janet) Conko; mother, Jean Conko Young; his sister, Carey Conko (Paul) Hadlock; his nephew, Bobby Rivers; niece, Jackie Hadlock; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a special member of the Hauser family and "Uncle Eric" to Stephanie, Julia, Katie and Nathan Hauser.


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It's taken a once-in-a-lifetime event to get me to do something I said I'd never do.
Normally, that's worth a shrug and (hopefully) a follow. But I'm guessing longtime readers of The Buffalo News and Sabres Edge will remember I've made a few disparaging remarks about the Website through the years. (Just Google "John Vogl twitter" and you'll be transported to discussions of hip waders, anti-vomit pills and a word that rhymes with Reese's.)
So, I feel an explanation is in order.
The Sabres are leaving for Europe on Saturday, and only three media folks are going. Two already deliver their news via Twitter. After much urging from my friend and Executive Sports Editor Lisa Wilson, I began to agree that all three should have a Twitter account. Then, after a long chat today with Twitter-user Tim Graham, another great friend I consider the best reporter I've ever been around, I decided to sign up.
As you no doubt know, the world of Twitter has continued through a rapid evolution. It's a necessary site to find news, with journalists everywhere posting to Twitter before their own newspapers or Websites. It's almost unacceptable to not be on it.
So, with that, I'm in.
There are still many things I find appalling about the site. The discourse tends toward bitterness and negativity. The best quote I've ever heard about Twitter was this: "When someone is rude and full of complaints at work, we avoid them. When they're rude and full of complaints on Twitter, we follow them." I'm a positive-thinking guy with a dream job and a great life. I have little desire to be dragged into muck that Twitter can become.
But, the evolution of the site's newsworthiness coupled with the chance to bring readers (and followers) an exclusive look at the Sabres' trip to Europe outweighs the negatives. See you at Twitter.com/BuffNewsVogl.
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Those who treasure timeless elegance will appreciate the craft and care that goes into every 2014 Essex. Only Newmar could combine this level of beauty and brawn into a single, superlative, luxury package. The exterior literally gleams from within, thanks to Newmar's exquisite Full-Paint Masterpiece™ Finish. Inside are all the lavish standards that others call extras. Underneath it all, you'll find 500 HP of diesel power ready to stand up to any challenge.
Bask in the glow of something special.
Essex delights and excites and is the ideal marriage of style and performance. A tour of everything the 2014 Essex has to offer is a truly illuminating experience. LED lighting – from the standard Girard® NOVA awnings, to beneath the slide-outs, and even underneath the stairs – combine to create an atmosphere suffused with warmth and welcome. Perfect for those times when you'll want to enjoy the Sony® entertainment system ready to be unveiled behind an exterior panel. It's livable. It's luxury. And it's designed around your needs.
We never compromise. Neither should you.
The Essex interior projects an undeniable sense of well-being and welcome. Newmar's dimensional cabinet surfaces add a natural flow to the environment, which is admirably accented by decorative walls of real slate and porcelain tiling with metal inserts. Sculpted toe kicks and decorative cabinetry feet help underscore the fine furniture appeal.
The kitchen is no less of a delight. There, you'll find residential-class appliances and fixtures, a one-piece stainless steel designer sink that's obligingly deep, and a new all-glass wave pattern backsplash that boasts an attractive glow courtesy of hidden LED illumination.
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Myriad ways to make yourself comfortable.
When it comes to ways to relax and unwind, Newmar leaves nothing to chance in the 2014 Essex. With its two-toned accent treatment and nail-head trim, the newly-designed plush Ultra Leather furniture catches the eye and calms the spirit. Luxurious Villa seating for both driver and passenger swivel to let you join the crowd, and even the power-adjustable dinette provides a comfortable wraparound ensemble. And while you're sinking into your seats, your entertainment will rise to the occasion, with a 46" Sony® televator appearing on command, backed by booming Sony® surround sound powered by Bose® speakers.
A level of comfort others only dream about.
You'll be enveloped in style when you retire to the Essex master bedroom, where you'll find both quiet solitude and meticulous craftsmanship with special Newmar touches in every single detail. Striking inserts of Melacore laminate give selected models the option of a backlit headboard with panels that slide to reveal outside lighting. Topped with a velvet quilted spread, the king size Sleep Number® bed gains added finesse from trims and a faux fur bed scarf.
Completing the room's distinctive look? A serpentine front base cabinet with room for all the essentials of a lifestyle of leisure. Who says you can't take it with you?
A clean break from the expected.
Functional beauty is the hallmark of Newmar quality. And nowhere is it on display more than in the new master bath of the 2014 Essex. The large 40" x 32" residential shower, powered by the Demand Water System, now includes floor-to-ceiling maintenance-free gradated tiling, color-customized to match the specific décor of your floorplan.
You'll also enjoy the polished wood surface double vanity with room for two, plus the extra half bath for additional guests. With Newmar, you'll have all the amenities you could ask for.
New choices. Fresh possibilities.
New floorplan choices, including quad slide-out options and configurations with full wall slide, offer even more reasons to make Essex your must-have luxury coach. A front kitchen option, for example, allows for the ultimate in residential character, with a huge galley that includes a roomy dinette and an appealing window overlook of your patio area.
At nightfall, close the two-tone Power Duo shades and step into the expansive living room where your guests are gathered around a Sony® entertainment center above and fireplace below.
Extras that make all the difference.
Why do Newmar owners feel so taken care of? Perhaps it's because coaches such as the new Essex are designed for versatile space. Essex now includes the ingenious option of a power-adjustable bed that adapts to sofa seating, effectively turning a bedroom into a den for visitors.
The royal treatment continues in the well-appointed half bath that includes a full vanity sink, plus gorgeous Newmar cabinetry and a backsplash designed to match the rest of your cabin's high-end décor.
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KTM North America Recalls Enduro Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak, Fire and Crash Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall SummaryName of product:
Enduro motorcyclesHazard:
During use, the pre-formed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks at the ends of the hose, allowing fuel to leak. This poses a fire and crash hazard to the rider and/or others.
KTM North America Inc. toll-free at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktmusa.com and click on Dealer and Service for more information.Report an Incident Involving this Product
Recall Details
About 1,300
The recall includes seven 2013 and one 2012 model off-road and closed-course motorcycle. Model numbers included are: 2013 KTM Motorcycles: 250 XC-F, 250 XCF-W, 350 XC-F, 350 XCF-W, 450 XC-F, 450 XC-W, 500 XC-W and MY 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W. The model number is printed on the rear fender on both sides of the motorcycle just below the tail end of the seat. These two-wheeled motorcycles are black and orange. KTM is printed on the front number plate/headlight mask and on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank.
KTM has received 13 reports of fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KTM motorcycles and contact a KTM authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe/.


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By Michael Gioia
16 May 2013
Photo by Monica Simoes
"Thanks for getting me out of the house," said Cantone, who joked that he does not do New York City concerts for free and that Dogfight, his favorite musical of the season, was his only exception. ("They didn't nominate Elf!" joked Cantone.)
"That was what was so encouraging about the [Christmas Story Tony] nomination for Best Musical," Pasek told Playbill.com. "We think that one of the reasons that [A Christmas Story] worked so well is that it really is a bigger show than just about Christmas and Christmastime. It's about a family and how a family comes together."
Between the first-act and second-act numbers at the Dogfight concert, Pasek and Paul offered tunes from their other projects, including the title song from A Christmas Story, performed by the duo in the style of Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and Jennifer Hudson; "Rewrite This Story," a song seen on NBC's "Smash" that was performed at the concert by Ghost's Caissie Levy; and "Ready to Be Loved," from Pasek and Paul's popular song cycle Edges that was performed by sassy beltress Raena White.
As the 9:30 PM concert crowd exited Joe's Pub and flooded the lobby of The Public Theater, Pasek and Paul and the cast of Dogfight greeted their fans and prepped for the second 11:30 PM concert, which had an audience that included Tony nominee Sherie Rene Scott (Everyday Rapture), Adam Kantor (The Last Five Years), Alex Wyse (Lysistrata Jones), Adam Chanler-Berat and more. "Glee" star Darren Criss made a special guest appearance.
For Pasek and Paul, it was "Nothing Short of Wonderful."
(Playbill.com staff writer Michael Gioia's work appears in the news, feature and video sections of Playbill.com. Follow him on Twitter at @PlaybillMichael.)
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NORMAN — What a night it might be.
The Class 6A state soccer playoffs begin Tuesday night with all four Norman teams playing host to first-round opponents. And while that's well and good, bigger news is what those four games will produce if everything goes according to form:
Two Crosstown Clashes.
The district champion Norman North girls (10-2-1, 6-1 District 6A-2) play host to Southmoore (8-5, 3-4 District 6A-1).
The Norman High girls (10-3, 6-1 District 6A-1) play host to Mustang (9-4, 5-2 District 6A-2).
The district champion Norman North boys (10-3, 7-0 District 6A-2) play host to Yukon (8-6, 4-3 District 6A-1).
The Norman High boys (12-1, 6-1 District 6A-1) play host to Bishop McGuinness (6-4, 4-3 District 6A-2).
The girls play at 6 p.m.
The boys play at 8 p.m.
The winner of the two girls games meet three days later on May 3. The winner of the two boys teams meet three days later on May 3.
If the North girls and boys both win, both will retain home field for the second round.
Either NHS team to retaining home field would demand North falling in the first round, a very unlikely prospect.
It will be the first meeting of the season between the NHS and Mustang girls, as well as the North and Yukon boys and the NHS and McGuinness boys.
The North girls have faced Southmoore, winning a 2-0 decision on a frigid opening night.
NHS and North have also met once this season, with the North girls claiming a 2-0 victory and the NHS boys topping the defending state champion T-Wolves 1-0 in a shootout at Oklahoma's John Crain Field.
Noble at home: The Noble girls (13-0, 7-0 District 5A-2), who claimed their first district championship with Tuesday's 2-0 victory at Durant, open the playoffs at home Tuesday against Northwest Classen (7-6, 4-3 District 5A-1).
The Bears have allowed just one goal all season.
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ATWATER — Tears fell on both sides of the courtroom Wednesday as a 29-year-old man convicted of fatally injuring his girlfriend's 16-month-old son was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
Armando Oseguera Jr. wept and wiped his face on his orange and white jailhouse uniform during Wednesday's sentencing hearing. A jury convicted the defendant last year for the July 24, 2007, death of Landon Skinner in Atwater. Jurors convicted him of assault on a child with force likely to result in great bodily injury and felony child abuse.
During the trial, the prosecution argued that Oseguera hurt the baby while the child was in his care. Back in 2007, Oseguera told Atwater detectives he had no idea how the baby died. But his story changed three years later, saying he dropped the child -- and the baby's stomach hit the corner of a crib. Oseguera was arrested April 27, 2010.
The prosecution compiled a timeline showing when Oseguera had watched the child, and argued that the injury the child suffered was so severe it couldn't have been an accident. The child's autopsy concluded that he died from blunt force trauma to the stomach. The prosecution said the blow was so powerful it caused severe damage to the baby's organs, resulting in internal bleeding.
During the trial, the jury found Oseguera guilty on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge for an incident involving the child's mother, Jennifer Karroll. Karroll has two children from her relationship with Oseguera.
Despite the conviction, Oseguera continued to maintain his innocence Wednesday. When given a chance by Judge Donald Proietti to address the court, Oseguera said he was hurt by the child's death, but wasn't responsible. "Why would I do that? I have my own kids," Oseguera said. "I don't even hit my own kids. Why would I hit someone else's?"
Judge Proietti, however, wasn't swayed by Oseguera's words, saying the fact he waited three years to come forward to detectives about dropping the baby indicates consciousness of guilt. "That concealment has created a nightmare for all the families here today," Proietti said.
Members of the victim's family and friends had the opportunity to address Oseguera before he was sentenced. A member of the county's Victim Witness Program read a statement from Don and Tammy Bruley, the child's grandparents. In the statement, the grandparents wrote that Oseguera's actions had "completely torn their family apart."
"Landon was a happy, innocent baby who was always happy and smiling. We will never get to see him grow up," the statement read. "Your actions are unspeakable."
Jawanda Trindade, the victim's aunt, had strong words for the defendant. "I hope you suffer and live a long miserable life in prison. And I hope you rot in hell," she said.
Deputy District Attorney Matthew Serratto, who prosecuted the case, said the sentence was fair. "I think anybody who saw that trial would have come to the same conclusion the jury did," Serratto said. "He got up on the stand and protested his innocence, but his testimony wasn't believable at all."
Still, there was no shortage of people in the courtroom who believe Oseguera is innocent. More than two dozen of Oseguera's friends and family members attended the hearing. Many wore T-shirts which read "Free Nano." Nano is the defendant's nickname.
Oseguera's friends and family members cried during the hearing, describing him as a person who hasn't shown a propensity for violence.
Irene Silva, who's known Oseguera since his youth, drove from Los Angeles to support him in court. She described Oseguera as a kind person who is missing out on the lives of his children. "This does not describe his character -- this is a shock to everyone. He is the sweetest person ever," Silva said.
Angel Perez, Oseguera's cousin, said the defendant took care of him while growing up. "It's not in Nano's character to do that, you know?" Perez said. "I've never even seen him mad."
Earlier during the day, Proietti had denied a motion for a new trial filed by Oseguera's defense attorney, Joseph Martin. Martin claimed that Atwater police detectives in 2010 didn't read the defendant his Miranda rights after he failed a polygraph test. During that test, Oseguera was asked whether he had anything to do with the child's death.
Furthermore, Martin claimed his client was denied a fair trial because his prior attorney, Deputy Public Defender Tony Green, didn't file a motion seeking to exclude any statements Oseguera made to detectives before his Miranda rights were read. "If we're going to send Mr. Oseguera to prison for the rest of his life, let's have a fair trial," Martin argued to Proietti.
The judge gave several reasons for denying the defense motion, saying Oseguera wasn't in custody when he consented to the polygraph test and volunteered his statements afterward. Proietti said the defendant never asked to terminate his discussion with detectives. The judge concluded that the defendant received a fair trial with Green as his attorney.
Oseguera will be eligible for parole after serving about 18 years in prison.
City Editor Victor A. Patton can be reached at (209) 385-2431 or email@example.com.


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Dr. Jollis sees all cardiovascular conditions, with special interest in valvular heart disease, echocardiography and CT angiography.
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A Pulaski man found to have alcohol and two other drugs in his blood faces six DUI charges.
Pulaski Township police said Charles Richard Emery III, 35, of 216 Oakridge Drive, was stopped while operating a pickup truck with a loud exhaust and other faulty equipment in the Cherriwood Road/Route 422 area about 2:10 a.m. March 23.
The officer said he noticed a strong smell of alcohol and glassy and blood-shot eyes as he spoke to Emery, who admitted he had consumed four beers prior to getting into the truck.
Police arrested Emery for driving under the influence after he failed a series of field sobriety tests, took him to Jameson Hospital for blood testing, then released him to the custody of his wife.
Based on blood test results, this week police charged Emery with six counts of driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and two vehicle equipment offenses.


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Since she made her solo debut at age 11 in 1982, violinist Midori has grown up — and grown middle-aged — under the full glare of the media.
Reporters dubbed her a child prodigy when she first stunned audiences as a last-minute substitute with the New York Philharmonic. They chronicled her ascent to adolescent superstardom, a status cemented when at age 14, she went through three violins in a single Tanglewood concert. The media continued to follow her as she matured into a venerated soloist.


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Lane Coburn & Associates hires senior designer
Joe Bailey joins Lane Coburn & Associates as senior electrical designer.
Lane Coburn & Associates, LLC has hired Joe Bailey as a Senior Electrical Designer in its Seattle office. Joe is a seasoned Senior Electrical Designer with more than 17 years of experience in the industry. Joe has a significant amount of experience in the design and construction administration of mission critical facilities and medium voltage distribution. Joe's background includes extensive project experience in mission critical, commercial, municipal, institutional, industrial, airport, seaport and military projects.
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Gopher Terms
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July 2013
These terms and conditions apply to all products the Client purchases from Gopher now and in the future. Not only do these terms give you certainty as to your rights and obligations, they also ensure we can focus on delivering the best possible service to you.
Each purchase incorporates these terms ("General Terms") and any specific terms ("Specific Terms") relating to each product.
Please read through the General Terms carefully to ensure you understand the terms that apply to your purchases. Thanks for jumping on board.
In these General Terms and any relevant Specific Terms, unless the context otherwise requires:
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Client - means the person, firm or company acquiring Services under these General Terms and any relevant Specific Terms.
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Gopher – means Gopher Limited, a company incorporated in New Zealand.
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- Gopher agrees to deliver the Services to the Client, as provided in clauses 12 to 17 below, and the Client agrees to pay the Charges, in accordance with these General Terms and any relevant Specific Terms.
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FAIRMONT — "Do not go where the path may lead you. Go where there is no path and lead a trail." — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Senior Franklin Wilson scored two of Fairmont Senior High School's runs Friday morning during the Polar Bears' Class AAA semifinal baseball game against Greenbrier East at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston.
Then he drove more than two hours home to graduate from high school with the other 176 members of the Class of 2011 at Fairmont State University's Feaster Center. Then he planned to return for today's championship contest against Jefferson.
After this busy weekend, he will have his entire future in front of him, but he's still figuring out whether he will play baseball at Fairmont State, West Virginia Tech or West Virginia Wesleyan.
Deirdre Tobin knows where she will be attending — Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., and what her major will be: math. After that, she is not sure.


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Cool Off! 9 Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than fresh-from-the-freezer homemade ice pops. Try one of these easy and delicious recipes, plus, find out the history of the popsicle, and check out our favorite ice pop molds!
Raspberry-Buttermilk Ice Pops
Lighten up! Replace the sour cream and buttermilk with one cup plain nonfat yogurt to save 7 grams of fat and 41 calories per serving.
Recipe: Raspberry-Buttermilk Ice Pops
Blackberry-Rose Ice Pops
All summer long, Nathalie Jordi, David Carrell, and Joel Horowitz turn seasonal fruit into delicious frozen treats for People's Pops in New York City. Put your own freezer to good use with the trio's new book, People's Pops ($16.99; Ten Speed Press). Their 55 recipes offer a flavor for everyone: from adults-only varieties, like peach and bourbon, to more family-friendly options, including this blackberry delicacy. Take that plain cherry and grape!
Recipe: Blackberry-Rose Ice Pops
Kiwi Ice Pops
This mouthwatering recipe makes it one of the coolest ways to extinguish summer's sizzle. Plus, it's fruity flavor will appeal to kids and adults alike.
Recipe: Kiwi Ice Pops
Plum Smoothie-Pops
Recipe: Plum Smoothie-Pops
Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops
Related: Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops
Confetti Ice Cream Pops
Recipe: Confetti Ice Cream Pops
Frozen Strawberry-Peach Pops
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Fruit Pops
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History of the Popsicle
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BOOK: Building/Inside Studio Gang Architects
Yale Press has released Building/Inside Studio Gang Architects. Studio Gang Architects, led by principal Jeanne Gang, gained worldwide notoriety with its design for the completed 82-story Aqua Tower in Chicago, and is poised to deliver a new set of buildings. According to Yale Press, "Building examines Studio Gang's most current work, twelve built and unbuilt projects that address four major issues facing contemporary architecture: its relationship to nature, the development of dense urban areas, the integration of the ideas of community members, and architecture and performance." The book features essays, interviews, sketches, and drawings—many of which are previously unpublished. The book was edited with the help of Zoë Ryan, the John H. Bryan Chair and Curator of Architecture and Design at the Art Institute of Chicago.


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Children enrolled in public schools in Florham Park and East Hanover will have the chance to sleep in and catch up on homework Monday and Tuesday. The Hanover Park Regional High School District, as well as East Hanover and Florham Park school districts, announced all schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to Hurricane Sandy.
Holy Family School, Fairleigh Dickinson University and the College of St. Elizabeth also are closed Monday and Tuesday.
Gov. Chris Christie issued a state of emergency because of the hurricane, which is set to make landfall along the Jersey Shore Monday. Christie said residents should clear leaves from their drains and secure their belongings. New Jersey Transit began a system-wide shutdown of service Sunday, including bus, rail and light rail service. Many businesses in New Jersey and New York, including the New York Stock Exchange, will be closed Monday and Tuesday.


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LA's New Crack Epidemic: Sidewalks
Ever walk down a Los Angeles city sidewalk? It may feel like climbing the Himalayas.
Tree roots have uplifted many city sidewalks across L.A., turning a quick walk around the neighborhood into a treacherous experience. According to The Los Angeles Times, the city receives about 2,500 claims a year from people who hurt themselves on these cracks.
"People get hurt and people can die from falling down on and hitting their head on the sidewalk," says Los Angeles resident Peter Griswold.
What's the city's solution to this problem? A three-year, $10 million survey of all of the city's sidewalks.
Residents like Griswold say that price tag is too high. He has come up with a plan of his own that involves photographs, GPS devices, and - most importantly - volunteers. Griswold is confident that his ragtag crew of sidewalk cartographers can find and report trouble spots more quickly - and cheaply - than city workers.
"What Peter Griswold is trying to do with volunteers, the advantage that has is that it's decentralized," says Adrian Moore, vice president of research at Reason Foundation, the nonprofit that publishes Reason TV.
Moore grants it may be hard to implement on a large scale but you have to stack that up against the usual way city governments fix local problems. Namely, writing a fat check to a contractor so they don't have to deal with it anymore. Hence, the $10 million.
Moore points out that these uplifted sidewalk cracks are indicative of something bigger: bureaucracy run amok.
"One of the problems bureaucracies have, and LA in particular has, is nobody who manages these departments actually invests the management effort in saying lets be ruthless about prioritizing what's most important," says Moore.
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I wonder what fraction of the money set aside each year for settling LAPD brutality cases would required to fix the sidewalks.
I blame continental drift. Liquid hot magma...
Lex Luthor's plans just took longer than he suspected.
I already have a timeshare in Otisburg.
Lex Luthor: Costa Del Lex. Luthorville. Marina del Lex. Otisburg... Otisburg?
Otis: Miss Teschmacher, she's got her own place.
Lex Luthor: Otisburg?
Otis: It's a little bitty place.
Lex Luthor: [Angrily] *Otisburg*?
Otis: Okay, I'll just wipe it off, that's all. Just a little town.
Griswold is confident that his ragtag crew of sidewalk cartographers can find and report trouble spots more quickly - and cheaply - than city workers.
Well there's the problem. If it gets done cheaply and quickly, then the city may actually have to fix the identified problems.
The last thing they want is a bunch of citizens telling them what to do.
True, but I'd like for citizens to push a little harder to compel the local powers-that-be to do the things we want rather than what they want.
This subject of indolence with routine maintenance struck a chord with me since I commute to work daily on foot and deal with similarly unkempt sidewalk surfaces and tripping hazards. It seems like a small nuisance until you almost lose your footing and realize you could have face-planted on concrete.
Like Peter Griswold, I decided to do something about it, but I took a different tactic. I put together a local community activism web site (with an admittedly somewhat libertarian bent) focused on attempting to steer local decision-making to the whims of individuals. This is done by way of using donations to charity as "bounties"--carrots on a stick--to encourage action.
So far, I've had a real hard time getting any traction, so the idea remains entirely experimental. But I invite others to check it out and join me in attempting to compel the powers-that-be through giving to good causes.
It's called "Brian's Taskforce" (think "Craigslist") and the URL is http://btforce.com/
In fact, here is a little sidewalk fault that snared my foot one afternoon: http://btforce.com/314
San Fran "solves" this problem by requiring the property owner to maintain the sidewalk in front of the property.
Here too. We get the whole "the city owns from the outer edge of the sidewalk to the street, but you are liable if someone gets hurt on them" horseshit too.
We could fix it for you, but a City crew with a backhoe, dump truck, overtime, disability and stuff comes to a little over $16,500 to fix two squares of sidewalk.
The SF city gov't doesn't bother with the squeeze and tickle; it's simply 'we own it, you maintain it'.
Same with trees, and some nincompoop non-profit named 'Friends of the Urban Forest' went around planting some form of ficus 20+ years ago.
They must have concrete contractors on the board; the trees rip sidewalks and driveways to pieces. FotUF says 'oh, well'.
Note about the video: The background music is way too loud in the mix. It's distracting. The video keeps talking about the City of LA, but keeps using a cutaway of the County of LA Maintenance building.
Let me guess, this story idea came when you guys saw them cutting down the trees on Sepulveda, just a par 4 from Reason offices, right? The sidewalks there are trashed.
"People get hurt and people can die from falling down on and hitting their head on the sidewalk," says Los Angeles resident Peter Griswold.
Fucking watch where you're going and stop dragging your feet! Shit, we've conditioned people to depend on the government so much that they can't even take responsibility tripping.
Nobody walks in L.A.
as Eric implied I'm in shock that any one able to profit $4673 in 1 month on the computer. have you seen this website http://www.FLY38.COM
Anybody seen Eric recently?
This is from the city of teh stoopid that I live near. Mayor Tony Villar had the hilarious audacity to claim a million potholes would be fixed in a year and people believed it. That would have been over 2700 potholes filled a day 7 days a week. Yeah right. The City of LA couldn't manage the logistics of a Lakers parade and that guy shoveled that load of bullshit on the not-so-good people of LA. He's got some balls I'll give him that. Stupid as fuck but ballsy...
Los Angeles is the smelly ass crack of the universe.
I had a job once working for a company that inspected sidewalks for the state in Cali. Paid great. We inspected them for ADA code, to see if they were up to par. 90% of them were not. I was 18, it was hard to turn down $32 an hour plus free transportation and free lodging in a nice place. All that said, California is one jacked up state. Imagine if they created emissions standards 90% of cars couldn't pass, then they required you to spend money getting them inspected, knowing that only 10% would pass, and that even if they didn't pass, you could keep driving it. Ahh, the logic of our wondrous California.
Oh and did I mention-this was in '08! The company I was working for had contracted to inspect the whole state's sidewalks in major cities. They started laying us off July 08 (after I was there only a month and a half) when the fiscal SHTF.
I love Mr. Griswold's attitude! This needs to get out more so people in LA push for this method instead. Celebrity power?
If you think Troy`s story is inconceivable,, last pay-cheque my moms boyfriend basically also actually earnt $7824 workin a fourty hour month from there house and their roomate's step-sister`s neighbour was doing this for nine months and broght in more than $7824 parttime from their pc. use the advice on this link... http://www.FLY38.COM
I love the use of the word "earnt" instead of "earned" I'm from a southern background so it made me smile. Still not clicking on the SPAM though LOL!
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Virtualization Growth
Hi All,
What can we image with Virtualization, in current situation?
Does SOHO and SMB industry will get benefits from this technology, or still they need to go for new hardware and support.
As per current situation there is high growth in GNU/Linux [Ubuntu Desksop adopation] O.S. and they are also supporting Virtualization, but with that does end user get its benefits? It not then the main use of Virtualization is in Data center or in Enterprize level.
Can we come out with some good and easy Virtualization solution?
What are the different options available for SOHO,SMB and Desktop user?
Thanks & Regards,
Arjun from India.
GNU / Linux is best operating system in this world
Definately ,
virtulization is great for almost everybody who wants to optimize computing power. In modern world with latest computers with great processing power virtulization is dam easy to deploy.
I belive everybody should take benifit from it.
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In 1927, Marygrove College moved its campus to its current location in Detroit, & hasn't looked back since. Happy 313th birthday, Detroit!
Orientation and campus discovery events for prospective students.
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In 1927, Marygrove College moved its campus to its current location in Detroit, & hasn't looked back since. Happy 313th birthday, Detroit!
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Specialized insurance products provider Assurant announced yesterday its third-quarter dividend of $0.25 per share, the same rate it paid last quarter after raising the payout 19%, from $0.21 per share.
The board of directors said the quarterly dividend is payable on Sept. 10 to the holders of record at the close of business on Aug. 26. The Insurance company has made quarterly payouts to investors since 2004.
The regular dividend payment equates to a $1.00-per-share annual dividend, yielding 1.9% based on the closing price of Assurant's stock on July 11.
This article was originally published as Assurant Keeps Dividend Steadyon Fool.com
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Rising River Waters Can Kill!
Watch for rapidly rising river levels on the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Water released from dams and heavy rain can turn a day on the river into a tragedy! More »
Call for Water Release Schedule
With colder temperatures you can expect longer and more frequent water releases. For water release schedule info, call 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) for Buford Dam and 404-329-1455 for Morgan Falls Dam. Save numbers to your cell! More »
Fishing Services
Listed below are the authorized guide services for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Click the web address to go to their respective website.
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To the Editor:
Cumberland Times-News
Another bit of Cumberland goes the way of demolition. It is a shame to tear down the Memorial Hospital, as most of it is not old as buildings go.
Many years ago, following the First World War towns were building arches, statues, etc. to honor the troops. Cumberland decided to build a hospital in their honor and called it the Memorial Hospital.
Certainly this original monument can be recycled for a good purpose. We should be saving our monuments of the past for the future. One can understand why the developer pulled out.
Cumberland has a reputation as a nono place to establish a new factory or plant, that would create jobs for the bad unemployment condition in Cumberland. While not to create a "pun" on words, one can only say Cumberland's future condition looks "grim."
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People favor Medicare plans with higher star ratings when enrolling or switching, study shows
Medicare recipients who pick a Medicare Advantage plan are significantly more likely to choose a plan with a higher star rating than one with fewer stars, according to new research. That's true both for people choosing a Medicare plan for the first time and those switching from one plan to another.
The finding underscores the impact that ratings can have on consumers' choices in healthcare. It also suggests that insurers will want to offer plans that meet the government's criteria for quality, as more and more Medicare beneficiaries take notice of the star ratings.
[Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: How to Choose]
The study adds to evidence that ratings make a difference to consumers, says study coauthor William H. Shrank of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Insurers could use this fact to justify improving the quality and performance of plans, he says. His group's study was released Tuesday by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
"This helps build the business case to care about quality," Shrank said. "For patients, the key story is they should take advantage of all this information to make the best decisions for themselves. For policymakers, it's reassuring that the public reporting of quality helps steer patients toward higher quality plans."
CMS, a government agency, began in 2007 to rate the quality of Medicare Advantage plans on a scale from one to five stars. The ratings are based on such factors as a plan's customer service, member experience, and management of patients' long-term conditions.
Medicare Advantage plans, which are run by private insurance companies and are government-regulated, are alternatives to traditional Medicare. Under a private plan, a senior may pay different amounts than she would under traditional Medicare for certain medications and healthcare services. In some cases, she'll also have to pay more in monthly premiums. Almost 14 million seniors are currently insured by a Medicare Advantage plan, about 27 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. About 2,000 plans exist, though typically fewer than two dozen are available in any given location.
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The federal government, as well as brokers like PlanPrescriber.com, have online tools that show the ratings of Medicare Advantage plans. As a result, many seniors may encounter the ratings in the process of researching and enrolling in a plan, increasing the likelihood that the ratings will factor in enrollment decisions. (Disclosure: U.S. News & World Report has a revenue-generating relationship with eHealthInsurance, which owns PlanPrescriber.com.)
The JAMA study analyzed 2011 enrollment information on more than 950,000 first-time enrollees and about 323,000 people who switched plans during that year. For every additional star a plan received, first-time enrollees were 10 percentage points more likely to choose that plan. For people who switched plans, each additional star increased by six percentage points the likelihood that they would choose it.
Understanding how consumers use the star ratings in finding a plan is critical, says Jack Hoadley, a researcher at the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University who wrote an editorial about the study in the same issue of JAMA.
"If consumers are looking at price and quality, then [insurers] are sent a signal: you need to try to lower costs in a way that maintains the quality of what you are offering," Hoadley says. People do look at multiple factors when they choose a plan, he says. Relative cost, monthly premium, and benefits for specific procedures and medical services are important drivers of consumer choice, he contends. Ratings are likely a second-level tier consideration.
Studies show, he says, "people want information that is easily digestible. That's the advantage of the star ratings."
Shrank's team noted that the majority of plans earned middle-range ratings of either three or three-and-a-half stars. So while Medicare Advantage enrollees in the study typically could choose from about 17 plans available to them, only two plans on average had four or more stars.


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The reward has been increased for information about a man who knowingly took the identity of another inmate Monday in order to flee the Lower Buckeye Jail.
Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies and Silent Witness are looking for Rocky Marquez, 33, who was mistakenly released May 14 and walked free.
Silent Witness is now offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Marquez is suspected of using the identity of an inmate who was scheduled for release that same day, deputies said.
Marquez was being held on charges of perjury, forgery, witness tampering, DUI, misconduct involving weapons and leaving the scene of an accident, according to deputies.
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Regarding the Oct. 30 article "State Fair ride operator arrested": When a person is paid based on the volume of business, the incentive is to do whatever is necessary to maintain that business, and sometimes that means jiggling a part, shaking the register, short wiring a switch or kicking the tire to make it work. They do what they are pressured to do to get the job done so they can get paid.
At the State Fair, every ride should be manually controlled with a shutdown feature to lock down the ride until it is time to start it up. Relying on computerized sensor chips should be a secondary feature, not a primary feature. Every ride should have a manual brake. Then accidents like this would be limited.
Contracts should not reduce money if the volume of business is not there or if all the equipment is not there. If a ride is removed for safety reasons, there should be no punishment for doing what is right. Punishing the ride operator won't fix the problem. As long as people are pressured to have volume business to maintain their paycheck, there will always be accidents.
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Inbal Alon | UGANDA
Inbal Alon worked in Northern Uganda with Betty Ocean Aol, a Ugandan member of parliament, to support former child soldiers' education and protection. Inbal designed a study to assess the impact of the Acholi Bursary Scheme, a program for war-affected young people. The overall objective of the Acholi Bursary Scheme is to facilitate reconciliation, reintegration, and reconstruction of Acholi's war-affected districts by improving access to education for adolescents. Since its inception, the program has assisted 5,500 war-affected young people, mostly former child soldiers, to go back to secondary school or vocational institutes. Inbal's study not only to informed future phases of the program, but also enriched the human rights discussion in Uganda and East Africa.
Francesco Ferretti | INDIA
Francesco Ferretti worked with Sister Sudha Varghese and another former Cultural Bridge Fellow, Myra Valenzuela, in Bihar, India. Sister Sudha is the founder of Nari Gunjan, a non-profit organization that promotes social, political, and economic empowerment for women and girls belonging to Bihar's most backward caste. Nari Gunjan had 50 elementary education centers in Bihar in 2007 and a residential hostel for girls to continue their education. The centers provided vocational training and micro-credit assistance for women. Francesco assisted Sister Sudha in designing and starting a legal study group to analyze and increase women's access to legal protection in courts. Francesco also helped Sister Sudha to develop an English language curriculum for girls.
Molly Kinder | LIBERIA
Molly Kinder worked in Liberia with Antoinette Sayeh, Liberia's Minister of Finance. Building on her core MPA/ID coursework in economics, Molly supported the Ministry on a diverse range of development-focused policies such as private sector development and employment creation, investment code and tax reform, fiscal policy and budget allocations, and preparation for arrears clearance and debt relief. One of Molly's primary projects focused on the issue of Liberia's burdensome debt and the pursuit of urgently needed debt relief from the donor community. Liberia's mammoth outstanding debt of nearly $3.5 billion served as a formidable obstacle to essential social sector spending, while at the same time distracting limited human resource capacity from priority government tasks.
Tamara Klajn | SOMALILAND
Tamara Klajn's summer internship was with Ms. Suaad Ibrahim Abdi at the Academy for Peace and Development in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Ms. Abdi served as the head of the Decentralization and Non-State Actors Project for the Academy for Peace and Development (APD). Tamara worked with Ms. Abdi to design policies that define local government roles and operations, and create accountability for the centrally-nominated district executive secretaries. Tamara assisted in evaluation of three key issues: 1) the development of a democratically agreed upon system for the future of the Guurti, or House of Elders; 2) the production of a single electoral law to govern the conduct of all future elections; and 3) the review of contentious elements of the constitution. Additionally, Tamara's research included assessing potential international engagement and the impacts of foreign involvement in a developing nation.
Zach Neumann | LIBERIA
Zach Neumann worked as a protocol assistant for Liberian President Ellen Johnshon Sirleaf. In his role, Zach had a range of duties, including: organizing the President's schedule, arranging for international travel, coordinating meetings and preparing speeches and briefing materials. The position allowed Zach to interact with President Sirleaf and other senior officials on a regular basis. Not only was Zach be able to develop a deeper understanding of Liberian politics, he was also able to directly provide critical organizational support to the government as it continues to promote peace and sustainable development.
Roshan Paul | COLOMBIA
Roshan Paul worked with Ana Teresa Bernal and her organization, Redepaz (Network of Peace), in Bogota, Colombia. Redepaz uses innovative strategies and mechanisms to mobilize civil society in Colombia to come together in non-violent opposition to the country's five decade-long conflict. Ana Teresa Bernal and Redepaz have received several recognitions for their successful peacebuilding work, including the Ashoka Fellowship for social entrepreneurship and a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. Roshan's primary role is to help Ms. Bernal and the Redepaz senior management team develop a 10-year strategic plan for the organization.
Jessica Reitz | SUDAN
Jessica Reitz worked in Sudan with Fahima A. Hashim, the Salmmah Women's Resource Centre, and women legislators to help Sudanese women actualize and implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed between the north and south of Sudan. She focused on helping women do capacity building work, developing political strategy, and teaching campaigns and advocacy skills. Jessica worked particularly with Darfurian women to advocate to legislators in Khartoum, members of the African Union, and leaders of other international organizations for women's participation at all levels in the Darfur peace process.
Emily Stanger | LIBERIA
Emily Stanger worked in Liberia with Vabah Gayflor, Liberia's Minister of Gender and Development, supporting the Ministry's work to formulate a national action plan addressing gender-based violence. Through cooperation with the Department of Research and Technical Services, she conducted data analysis on the prevalence and profile of gender-based and sexual violence in Liberia. In addition to informing the nation's action plan, mandated by the interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, this assessment contributed to the continued efforts by the Liberian government and international development partners to tackle issues that constrain women's involvement in Liberia's development process.
Anne Sung | NEPAL
Anne Sung worked with Sarita Giri, central member of the Nepal Sadbhavana Party and Director of the Center for Women and Politics (CWAP) in Nepal. To support CWAP's efforts to educate and empower women and other historically-marginalized groups in the Constituent Assembly elections, Anne researched and reported on best practices utilized by women in other countries with experiences relevant to Nepal's evolving circumstances. In addition, she developed strategy and materials for providing support, training, and relationship-building among grassroots leaders who organize women across Nepal.
Myra Valenzuela | INDIA
Myra Valenzuela worked with Sister Sudha Vargehse along with Francesco Ferretti, in Bihar, India. Sister Sudha is the founder of Nari Gunjan, a non-profit organization that promotes social, political, and economic empowerment for women and girls belonging to Bihar's most backward caste. At the time of this internship, Nari Gunjan had 50 elementary education centers in Bihar and a residential hostel for girls to continue their education. The centers provided vocational training and micro-credit assistance for women. Myra assisted Sister Sudha in fundraising efforts, developing an English language curriculum for the children, and training the staff to assist women's Self-Help Groups in the various villages where Nari Gunjan has a presence.
Karina Weinstein | INDIA
Karina Weinstein worked with Shaheen Mistri, an Ashoka fellow and the founder of Akanksha, in Mumbai, India. Akanksha is a grassroots community organization whose mission is to empower children and youth from slums in Mumbai. The organization runs 37 after school centers and works to reform public school education with a mission to maximize the potential of each child and to provide unique learning and leadership opportunities. Karina helped with the Teachers Program as well as the Learning to Lead program, training teachers as well as providing leadership workshops to the youth. Additionally, she engaged the children in a creative project using visual art around the issues of violence and community security.
Myra Valenzuela spent the summer in Bihar, India working with Sister Sudha of Nari Gunjan, a non-profit organization that promotes social, political, and economic empowerment for women and girls belonging to Bihar's lowest caste.
"But perhaps the greatest challenge Bihar women face is changing societal attitudes towards women and gender equality--something that may take a generation or two."
-Myra Valenzuela


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One of the team's most versatile players; he has seen action at third base, second base, first base, and in the outfield in his career ... a career .224 hitter with a .339 on-base percentage in 106 games (83 starts) over two seasons ... has eight doubles, three triples, 19 RBIs, 40 runs, 45 walks against only 37 strikeouts, seven hit-by-pitches, nine sacrifice bunts, and 17 steals ... has good strikezone awareness ... two-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member.
2013: ACC Academic Honor Roll member ... hit .228 with 16 runs, four doubles, two triples, eight RBIs, a .321 on-base percentage, 17 walks against only 18 strikeouts, two hit-by-pitches, five sacrifice bunts, and 10 steals in 52 games (38 starts, including 32 at third base, five at second base, and one as the DH) ... hit .308 with two outs ... went 3-for-3 with two runs and two steals against Wofford on Mar. 6 ... went 1-for-2 with a double, three runs, and two walks against Morehead State on Mar. 19 ... reached on a bunt single and scored the winning run in the 11th inning at #1 North Carolina on Apr. 1 ... went 2-for-3 against Maryland on May 4 ... hit a pinch-hit, run-scoring triple and scored a run in the second game of a doubleheader at Furman on May 8 ... #10 college prospect in South Carolina for the 2014 draft in the preseason by Perfect Game ... played for Hyannis in the Cape Cod League in the summer, where he hit .259 with five doubles, nine RBIs, 10 runs, and a team-tying-high 10 steals in 39 games.
2012: ACC Academic Honor Roll member ... hit .220 with 24 runs, four doubles, one triple, 11 RBIs, a .354 on-base percentage, 28 walks against only 19 strikeouts, five hit-by-pitches, four sacrifice bunts, and seven steals in 54 games (45 starts, including 33 in left field, seven in right field, four at second base, and one as the DH) ... had two outfield assists ... had a .419 on-base percentage when leading off an inning ... was 10-for-27 (.370) with a .500 on-base percentage after the seventh inning ... had a .967 fielding percentage as a second-baseman ... was 8-for-24 (.333) with a .448 on-base percentage in March ... came off the bench and went 1-for-1 with a run and walk against Elon on Mar. 20 ... hit a pinch-hit single at Virginia on Mar. 25 ... went 1-for-2 with a triple and two hit-by-pitches against Presbyterian College on Mar. 28 ... went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run, and two walks against Western Carolina on Apr. 4 ... with Clemson trailing 2-0, he hit a three-run double in the eighth inning at Duke on Apr. 8 ... went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and an outfield assist against Furman at Greenville, SC (Fluor Field) on Apr. 10 ... went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and two walks at Georgia Tech on Apr. 29 ... went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, and a steal in the first game of a doubleheader against #1 Florida State on May 14 ... went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk against Coastal Carolina in the Columbia Regional on June 1; he was 3-for-10 with five walks and a team-high .533 on-base percentage in the Columbia Regional.
Before Clemson: Rated as the #218 player in the nation and #15 player in Georgia by Perfect Game ... region player-of-the-year as a senior ... all-region selection as a sophomore, junior, and senior ... played hockey on a traveling team ... lettered four times in baseball at Centennial High, where he was coached by Jake Hill.
Personal: His father, Eric, played golf at Colgate and his mother, Susan, played hockey at Saint Lawrence ... majoring in marketing ... born Jay Paul Baum on Oct. 25, 1992 in Alpharetta, GA.
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