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CORDELE, Ga. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say three ex-tax preparers have been sentenced to prison for filing fraudulent returns.
Authorities say Greene Wylie Sheppard, Sabrina Johnson-Lavant and Chandra Henderson ran a tax preparation service in Cordele, Ga. and were accused of fraudulently inflating clients' wages to earn certain tax credits.
Prosecutors say clients were sold other people's personal information that they could use if they wanted to claim additional dependents to maximize their refund.
Officials say the trio claimed more than $400,000 in fraudulent refunds in a 4-year time period.
The three were each charged with conspiracy and Sheppard was also charged with aggravated identity theft.
Sheppard was sentenced last month to more than four years in prison. Johnson-Lavant was sentenced to 18 months and Henderson was sentenced to 8 months on Thursday.
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The NFL free agent season has begun and already no other team has been half as aggressive as the Washington Redskins. Beginning with their move to trade up in order to secure the No. 2 spot in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Redskins have made it abundantly clear that they'll do everything in their power to contend next season.
Almost immediately after free agency opened, it was announced that the team had signed wide receiver Pierre Garcon to a five-year deal.
NFL.com reporter Jason La Canfora reported later on Tuesday that Washington has re-signed defensive lineman Adam Carriker to a four-year contract. The deal will be worth $20 million, with $7 million guaranteed.
That's two big pieces already in place for the Skins -- three if, like most observers, you assume they will use their No. 2 pick on Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III. It has already been a very productive offseason in Washington.
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The Jade was a lovely ship. Admittedly, I did not spend significant time investigating details and running around the ship. To be honest, by the time we were finished with port days, we were way too exhausted to do much of anything!
There were three adult women in an aft BA. It was *tight* with the third bed (sofa bed) made up - but we more than managed. We certainly didn't spend enough time in our cabin to be horribly inconvenienced. The balcony was a wonderful addition, though I probably would not opt for a balcony on such a port-intensive trip again.
We went to several of the shows - the opening night, the 60's revue, Elements, and what was advertised as "Spanish ballet" - but I saw nothing resembling ballet. The shows were good - I actually recognized one of the dancers from my previous cruise on the Sky!
Food was pretty good. I'm super picky, and I was always able to find something to eat. We did Papa's Italian Kitchen one night, and Cagney's one night. we did Alizar a few times, and Grand Pacific one time. We ate in the buffet one night, and did lunch at Blue Lagoon. Had drinks at many of the bars, and all were pretty good.
Our cruise director, Gary, was just enthusiastic enough without being obnoxious. I barely noticed the announcements, and he was always very pleasant.
I did purchase the spa pass for the week ($99). It was absolutely, totally 100% worth it for me. There was nothing quite like coming in after a long day of walking, and going straight to the spa for an uninterrupted hour of bliss between the ladies only whirlpool, thalassotherapy pool, and relaxing in the lounge with a hot cup of tea. I probably would not do the spa pass on a less intense cruise, though.
I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise, and purchased my Cruise Reward to start planning the next!


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Key matchup: Seahawks WR Sidney Rice vs. Vikings secondary
The Seahawks' passing game is starting to heat up just as the Vikings' pass defense has taken a step back. Here's a look at one key matchup.
Vikings CB Cook has a broken arm
Vikings CB Chris Cook suffered a broken arm in Thursday night's loss to the Buccaneers and will be out for an extended period of time.
Key matchup: Colts QB Andrew Luck vs. Vikings secondary
In Thursday's key matchup, we break down two units set to face off in Indianapolis that struggled in Week One.
Vikings to keep CB Cook, WR Aromashodu
Minnesota will retain CB Chris Cook following his acquittal on domestic assault charges, and it re-signed WR Devin Aromashodu.
Vikings CB Cook not guilty on assault charge
Vikings CB Chris Cook was found not guilty on all four counts at his domestic assault case in Minneapolis on Thursday afternoon.
Assault trial opens for Vikings CB Cook
A jealous Chris Cook squeezed his girlfriend's throat until she couldn't breathe, a prosecutor said Wednesday during opening statements in Cook's domestic assault trial.
Vikings' secondary needs revision
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Vikings' young DBs could come to forefront
With CB Chris Cook facing legal issues and ineffectiveness plaguing the secondary, the Vikings could look to some of their younger defensive backs to play more.
Vikings CB Cook remains on active roster, will not participate in team activities
Vikings CB Chris Cook will remain on the 53-man roster but will not participate in football activities as he awaits trial on felony strangulation charges.
Cook arrest latest in Vikings' secondary woes
The Vikings are in real trouble in the defensive backfield, and Chris Cook's arrest has made matters far worse.
Vikings CB Cook indefinitely suspended without pay
The Vikings have suspended CB Chris Cook indefinitely and without pay after he was charged with felony domestic assault Tuesday.
Vikings CB Cook still in jail Monday
Vikings CB Chris Cook remained in jail Monday after his court appearance was delayed. He has been in jail since early Saturday morning.
Vikings CB Cook arrested, won't play Sunday
Vikings CB Chris Cook was arrested early Saturday morning on a pair of misdemeanor charges and is being held without bail, which may make him unavailable to play in Sunday's game vs. Green Bay.
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The Minnesota Vikings will have Cook on the field in Houston, after a six-game absence because of a broken right arm.||||||| Coach Leslie Frazier said after Friday's practice that Cook will play Sunday against the Texans. Cook was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, and this is the first week he's eligible to be reinstated to the active roster. The Vikings didn't immediately make a corresponding move to make room. This is the third straight season that Cook has missed significant time. He had knee problems his rookie year and legal trouble last season.
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has passed his post-concussion tests. Cornerback Chris Cook hasn't.||||||| Rudolph returned to practice on Monday, but Cook was held out again. Both players were hurt last week in a preseason game against Buffalo.
The Minnesota Vikings say cornerback Chris Cook's acquittal on assault charges has opened the door for him to return to the team. Cook is entering his third NFL season and will be counted on to help a Vikings secondary that struggled during last year's 3-13 season.||||||| Cook was acquitted Thursday of all charges that he assaulted his girlfriend in October. The team suspended him when the charges were levied. They later reinstated him to the active roster but told him to stay away from the team while the court process played out. In a statement issued after Thursday's verdict, the team said it "will meet with Chris in the near future and believe he deserves the opportunity to rejoin our organization."
The Minnesota Vikings are discussing suspended cornerback Chris Cook's future. Coach Leslie Frazier said he'd be meeting Monday afternoon with team officials to "see which direction we're going to be heading" with Cook, who was charged last week with felony domestic assault for allegedly trying to strangle his girlfriend. Frazier sidestepped a question at his news conference about whether Cook could be released.||||||| The Vikings have their bye this week, but Frazier said "all indications are" cornerback Antoine Winfield will be back from a neck injury to play Green Bay on Nov. 14. Winfield has missed four games. He said "without a doubt" he'll be on the field against the Packers.
Cook was charged Tuesday with trying to strangle his girlfriend, leaving her with a bloody nose and lip in an alleged attack that jeopardizes his status with the team.||||||| Cook was charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine. The 24-year-old Cook was arrested early Saturday and released from custody Tuesday on $40,000 bail. He cannot leave Minnesota, which would prevent him from traveling with the Vikings to Sunday's game at Carolina.


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FORT WAYNE -- Corn, the staple cash crop of northern Indiana farmers, is expected to return to normal production levels in 2013, which means prices per bushel will decline from very high prices offered to farmers the past two years, according to a Purdue expert.
Chris Hurt is a popular agriculture economist who is called on each year at the Fort Wayne Farm Show to brief farmers about the current and future economic conditions impacting farming. Part of his message Wednesday was that local farmers should not worry too much about last year's drought, but keep an eye on the weather forecasts. He also said growing competition in soybean exports from Eastern Europe and South America, combined with more planted acreage in the U.S. and slowing growth in the Chinese market and domestic ethanol production will mean slipping prices for corn and soybeans.
"We have corn at profitable levels and you and I are optimistic as we see that sun go across the sky and we have this sense that we have some moisture now and we have this opportunity and boy are we going to be glad to see beautiful corn, soybeans and wheat growing in our fields in 2012," Hurt said as he looked across a conference room at hundreds of weathered farm faces.
"We have corn right now at $5.70 bid out of the field for new crop. That is a profitable price for us," he said.
He said the eastern corn belt has a favorable weather forecast, with the drought expected to ease in northern Indiana by the end of March and the drought moving west of a line from Texas to Chicago. That will be a reversal of last year's drought that reduced the Indiana and Illinois corn yields to the lowest in the nation, according to Hurt. He said Western state corn yields were pretty good and prices were very high, making 2012 a good year for those farmers.
"This is setting up where we just trade places with them. It is our turn," Hurt said. "We get the better yields, they get lower yields and that sets up market high prices. Again, I don't want to say I am putting a stamp on that,. That is a weather statement."
Hurt said high prices are good for corn farmers, but corn growers must keep in mind their end users need affordable corn to make profits and stay in business. One segment is the livestock industry, which Hurt said can make profits if corn stays between $5.50 and $6 per bushel. That range also allows corn producers to make a profit, he said.
Low corn prices and government subsidies combined to boost the ethanol market the past few years, Hurt said, but demand for corn from that market will be flat in the coming year. Hurt said in 2012 the ethanol market consumed 5 billion bushels of corn. He forecast consumption for ethanol will reach $5.1 billion bushels this year.
"We just don't have a lot more growth potential," he said of the ethanol market.
A positive development for crop producers that may reduce the cost of a major input, nitrogen fertilizer, are plans to build up to 35 fertilizer plants in the United States. Hurt said it has been 35 years since a new nitrogen fertilizer plant has been constructed in the United States because of the cost of natural gas and other fuels used to make fertilizer were cheaper overseas. But, because of the increased production of natural gas in the U.S. and its lower cost, there is a flurry of interest in building the new plants and moving production to the States from foreign locations.
Foreign bean competition
The massive fertile farm belt that stretches from Ohio to Colorado in the United States is not the only player in the world's food market. Hurt said farmers in South American countries and in Eastern Europe have noticed the record high prices being paid for soybeans and the massive market for those beans in China and want to share in the good times.
"You're not the only ones who have noticed $15, $16, $17, $18 soybeans," Hurt said. "Acreage is really growing, particularly in South America. Everybody has recognized the growth for soybeans in China and your competitors want some of that growth," he said.
Hurt expects the growth in the Chinese soybean market to be 5 to 6 percent in coming years.
For three years in a row the corn crop yield in the United States has been below normal while demand has increased. That combination boosted prices for corn farmers. But Hurt said there is no certainty that high prices will continue for corn, or soybeans.
"What happens when we return to more normal production in the United States and the world? Where are we going to settle out, slowing the growth rate with the supply coming back up," Hurt asked. "That is the question we all want to know (the answer to). Is that $6 corn and $13 or $14 beans or is that $4 corn and $10 soybeans? I don't think anybody knows the answer to that, but everybody has an opinion on that..."
His opinion? Corn will be at $5 to $6 per bushel for the next four years and soybeans $12 to $13 per bushel, according to Hurt.


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Allison Staley says her husband was inside their mobile home when it hit. "He said a big oak tree came through our front living room and missed him and my dog by inches. He's lucky to be alive!"Emergency workers continue to access the situation but tell us that 10 homes had major damage and 20 had minor damage. Some had their roofs torn off and electrical lines were down.
Joanne Shaw says, "It's upsetting, because it's my daughter that lives here and there's a lot of damage to her home."Rescuers kept people outside, concerned others could get injured by downed trees and power lines. It was frustrating for many residents wanting to go back to their homes.
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Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies
What's really different about these brownies is they are mixed in a food processor and they have no flour or sugar!
6 oz. vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 cup almond milk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup honey
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Preheat oven to 350º.
Combine yogurt, almond milk, egg, vanilla and honey in a food processor. Add salt, baking powder, cocoa and oats. Blend until mix is smooth and oats are ground up, batter will be thin.
Pour batter into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Microwave peanut butter for about 30 seconds. Drop melted peanut butter by spoonfuls onto the batter, swirling gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
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What's Roethlisberger's future in Pittsburgh?
With the questions about how the NFL would discipline Ben Roethlisberger having been cleared up, it's time now to ponder his future in Pittsburgh.
NFL suspends Roethlisberger for six games
The NFL has suspended Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger for the first six games of the 2010 season for violating its personal-conduct policy, the league announced Wednesday.
Report: Steelers acquire Leftwich
The Steelers acquired Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich for a 2010 seventh-round pick on Tuesday, ESPN.com reported.
Steelers P Sepulveda signs tender
Steelers RFA P Daniel Sepulveda signed Pittsburgh's one-year tender offer on Monday, the club announced.
Goodell: No set 'timetable' for Roethlisberger decision
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that there was no set schedule for when he would announce a decision on discipline for Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.
Files in Roethlisberger investigation made public
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation made public files related to its investigation of a sexual-assault allegation against Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger on Thursday. Roethlisberger was not criminally charged in connection with the alleged assault.
Steelers re-sign Colon, two other RFAs
The Steelers re-signed three restricted free agents — ORT Willie Colon, CB William Gay and TE Matt Spaeth — to one-year contracts on Friday.
Steelers 'prepared to take disciplinary action' against Roethlisberger
The Steelers are "prepared to take disciplinary action" against QB Ben Roethlisberger in the wake of him being investigated and ultimately cleared by Georgia authorities of criminal charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault in March, team president Art ...
Rooney to provide Roethlisberger update
Steelers president Art Rooney II will hold a news conference to "provide an update on the Ben Roethlisberger matter" at 2:30 p.m. ET Thursday, the club announced.
If Roethlisberger available, who'd be interested?
If the Steelers are willing to deal QB Ben Roethlisberger, which teams would be interested? PFW's Mike Wilkening takes a closer look.
Goodell will rule on Roethlisberger soon
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he'll make a ruling soon on whether or not to punish Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger for his off-field legal problems.
Steelers PK Reed signs franchise tender
Steelers PK Jeff Reed signed his one-year, $2.814 million tender on Tuesday. The Steelers designated him their franchise player in February.
Charges dismissed against Steelers PK Reed
Disorderly conduct and public drunkenness charges were dismissed against Steelers PK Jeff Reed on Monday, according to multiple published reports.
Roethlisberger makes first public comments
In his first public comments since Ocmulgee (Ga.) Judicial Circuit district attorney Fred Bright announced charges would not be brought against him in connection with a sexual assault allegation levied in March, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said Monday he was ...
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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not be charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault, Ocmulgee (Ga.) Judicial Circuit district attorney Fred Bright announced Monday. However, whether Roethlisberger will face NFL and/or team discipline remains to be seen.
The Steelers tendered an offer to Dywer.||||||| Dwyer and Isaac Redman will likely battle for the starting running back spot next season. Dwyer and Redman combined for 1,033 yards rushing and four touchdowns in 2012 but struggled staying healthy.
While Isaac Redman got the start Monday night, Dwyer received the bulk of carries as Pittsburgh defeated Kansas City 16-13 in overtime.||||||| Dwyer, who rushed for 56 yards on 19 attempts, has yet to score this season. Fantasy owners should stay away from the Steelers' messy backfield situation, especially with Ben Roethlisberger's status uncertain.
Dwyer is expected to play on Monday night against the Chiefs.||||||| He sat out last week's game with a strained right quadriceps but practiced on Thursday.
According to the Times, Dwyer missed practice on Friday with a groin injury after participating on a limited basis Thursday.||||||| All signs point to Isaac Redman starting for the Steelers versus the Giants. Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) has been considered likely to miss one more week.
Dwyer finished with 17 carries for 107 yards in Pittsburgh's 27-12 win over Washington.||||||| Dwyer has posted back-to-back 100-yard games filling in for injured backs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman. Dwyer has rushed for 229 yards in the last two games.


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The Ras protein is one of the most common and deadly drivers of cancer, yet it has eluded any drug therapies for decades. Scientists are getting close to changing that.
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Researchers are harnessing the power of the body's natural defenses to fight deadly cancers, and the treatment appears to be powerful, effective and long-lasting.
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Scientists have discovered a type of RNA that could have enormous potential for better diagnosing and treating many types of cancer, Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
December 20, 2013
Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellman kicked off a special day-long symposium recognizing the winners of the 2014 Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences on Dec. 13. It was the centerpiece of a two-day celebration hosted by UCSF.
December 18, 2013
Experts across UCSF weigh in on what some of 2014's top trends are in research and patient care.
December 17, 2013
Some of the world's top researchers converged at UCSF as part of a two-day celebration of the 2014 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, nicknamed the "Oscars of Science."
November 15, 2013
Precision Medicine Pillar No. 2: Basic Discovery. The long path to developing potent new treatments often starts with an observation in the lab that then leads to a question about a fundamental life process.
October 16, 2013
A UCSF-led team of scientists has discovered that a gene mutation found in some bladder cancers is indicative of low-risk tumors that are unlikely to recur or progress after surgery.
June 04, 2013
The turnout for this year's free skin cancer screening hosted by the UCSF Department of Dermatology made it one of the most successful. The blazing Saturday sun may have been an appropriate reminder about the importance for getting checked.
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When you are Newcastle United, there are matches in which you just know you're outclassed before kick-off. Manchester City is one of those these days. As the Toon faithful streamed into St. James' Park for the match against the defending champions, there would have been precious few that harbored hope of even taking a single point from the match based on the gulf in class and Newcastle's poor performances over the previous 6 matches.
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Imagine what he has been through, frightened and alone to navigate about an abandoned property at such a young age (five months). Because of the kindness and concern of someone he was brought to SARL and instantly his life was better.
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Cohabitationby Thaddeus
Q. Can a couple who's not married but has a baby together live with each other without it going against the Mormon religion?
In the LDS Church, an unmarried couple is expected to live their lives according to the Law of Chastity. That is, no sexual relations until marriage. Cohabitation, even in abstinence, is discouraged for the inherent temptation and shaky foundation involved.
There are many ways to deal with this situation, and the most recommended is simply to get married. Where a child is already born, you should think not only about your own happiness, but also your partner's and your baby's. Doing what's right for them will, in itself, bring you happiness. Ensuring your child's future means being a good parent and staying together, even through hard times. From the Proclamation on the Family: "Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity."
Weddings don't need to be elaborate, expensive affairs, either. Any Mormon bishop will gladly perform the ceremony for free, and will even let you use the local meetinghouse for the services, also free. The only cost is the marriage license you need to obtain from the state. If this sounds like a good idea, get in contact with some local Mormons (the missionaries will be able to introduce you to the right people).
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I think it's important to note that adoption is also a good option, if you don't see yourself creating a stable, good environment to raise the child in. Don't marry someone just because you think that you should for your child, especially if they aren't a good person to you now. Marriage will never change that.
What if the couple hand made solemn religious covenants with each other, but failed to pay the ordinance tax to the state? I just don't buy that the only covenants God recognizes are those that are sanctioned by a government entity.
LDS position:
"You're un-chaste for not getting a license to make religious covenants! You're going to hell!"
That position puts government before God. Where does government even get the authority to determine the validity of religious covenants?


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The teacher and school nurse in the Franklin County murder-for-hire case waived their right to a preliminary hearing, Thursday, March 21.This decision will now send the case to grand jury.Angela Nolen is charged with trying to hire a hit-man to kill her ex-husband. Police say Cathy Bennett helped her try to find a hit-man.Bennett's attorney told WSLS she is, "absolutely comfortable with today's decision."
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While rumors swirl that Kevin Youkilis is on his way out the door, Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine isn't making it any easy on his corner infielder, benching him in favor of upstart Will Middlebrooks at third base. Valentine reportedly said such a move required a conversation, but, according to the Providence Journal, Youkilis denies one ever happened.
"I don't know my situation," Youkilis said. "I never was told what's going on here. Let's put that straight. There was no conversation, and I'll leave it at that. I don't want to start up anything. There was no conversation. That was it. It has been addressed."
[...] "I'm a paid employee here. They make the decisions with that. When you're a paid employee and the boss tells you to do something, you do it. Until they tell me something, I'm here to play with the Red Sox."
Youkilis is hitting just .225 this season with a .311 on-base percentage with four home runs and 13 RBI in 142 at-bats.


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I think I started to know Colombia once I moved out of the country. Each time I return to visit my family, it becomes an exciting new search that makes me understand the variety of destinations and experiences a country located in the center of the planet can offer.
My travels always start in Bogota, the capital. Bogota is a modern city whose population comes from all corners of the country with great cultural and shopping options, and of course I never miss what it has to offer in gastronomy in the famous Zona-T and Zona-G.
Other must-sees are Cartagena, the most beautiful cheerful walled city in the Caribbean Sea that transports us to the times of pirates and treasures; the Coffee Triangle in the middle of the mountains where the best coffee in the world (in my opinion!) is produced; the eastern plains – a real "ground sea" with the most spectacular sunrises I've ever seen; Boyaca, a state full of colorful villages like Villa de Leyva and Raquira; San Andres Island with its sea of seven colors; Santa Marta; Amazon…The list is endless!
I moved out of Colombia 15 years ago, and whenever I go back, I'm sure I'll find a special place to discover. Come back to the RCI Blog this week, where I'll be sharing photos of my travels to this special country.


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HOUSTON -- Like most baseball fans throughout the country, Derick Grigsby planned to listen to the 2002 draft on the
Internet. Unfortunately for the entire Grigsby family, the electricity in their house unexpectedly went out at precisely 11:45 a.m. CDT -- 15 minutes before the draft was scheduled to begin.
"It got hot in the house, it's dark, and we're panicking because we can't listen to it on the
Internet," Grigsby said from his cell phone in Marshall, Texas. "I get a call from Rusty (Pendergrass) -- the (Astros) area scout (in Texas) -- he says 'Congratulations.' I didn't know what he was talking about. I said 'For what?' He said "We picked you, 29th, in the first round.' I was kind of stunned. I didn't know what to say then."
Grigsby never anticipated that he would be taken in the first round of the draft, but the Astros -- 29th of 30 teams in the pecking order -- pounced when they saw the 6-foot, 200-pound right-hander from Northeast Texas Community College was still available.
According to Baseball America, Grigsby was the top JUCO prospect who
wasn't under control to a Major League Club. He spent the 2001 season at the University of Texas, but pitched only 11 innings before transferring to Northeast Texas.
"We like the package he's got," said Director of Scouting David Lakey. "He throws somewhere between 90 and 95 miles per hour, has an 85 mph slider, and the makings of a good change (up). He's a strong, durable kid."
Family reasons initially fueled Grigsby's decision to transfer. His mother passed away during routine surgery, and after such a tragedy, he wanted to be close to home.
The plan apparently has worked. Grigsby was only 45 minutes from home at
Northeast Texas CC, where he was 3-7 with a 3.61 ERA over 72 1/3 innings. He
allowed 29 earned runs on 47 hits with 29 walks and 91 strikeouts, and he held
opponents to a .168 batting average.
"He threw well for me when I saw him and we were really high on him in the middle of the season but he went through kind of a dead arm period," Lakey said. "He had a couple of games where he didn't pitch like we had seen earlier, but we stayed with him and we saw his last four starts when he
(pitched the way) he was earlier in the year."
Lakey said he envisions Grigsby as a power pitcher in the big leagues.
"I don't see him as a finesse guy or a control guy," Lakey said. "I see him more as a power guy. Mechanically, he's pretty sound. He has a feel for pitching."
With the selection of Grigsby, the Astros have now selected a right-handed pitcher with their first-round pick in three of the last five drafts. The club selected right-handers Brad Lidge (1998) and Robert Stiehl (2000) in recent drafts around outfielder Michael Rosamond (1999) and infielder Chris Burke (2001).
"In this particular draft, it's really dominated more by high school players than college players," Lakey said. "If Derick had been gone we were prepared to possibly go the high school route. I would prefer a college player over a high school player, but we base on the best available player. On the board, when it was our time to pick, Grigsby was the top guy on our board that was left. That's why we've been meeting for the past four days and trying to line them up based on ability. We always try to take the best player available and that's what we did this year."
Now comes the negotiation period, one that Grigsby hopes will come and go quickly and without incident.
"I'm ready to sign," he said. "I want to get it over with pretty quick. I'm ready to play."
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Behind Enemy Lines: Detroit Lions
Originally published: Sep 11, 2013 - 9:05 am
Next up for Bruce Arians and his squad are the Detroit Lions who visit University of Phoenix Stadium in the Cardinals' home opener. The Lions defeated their NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings, 34-24 behind the legs of newly-acquired running back Reggie Bush.
Let's go Behind Enemy Lines and find out what's going on in Detroit as they prepare for a trip to the desert.
Friday, September 13
It's early, but Detroit Lions coaches like what they've seen from DE Willie Young - MLive.com
After another exceptional preseason, questions lingered about Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young's ability to carry the success into the regular season. But the fourth-year defensive end quelled some of the concern in the team's season-opening win over Minnesota.
Defensive coordinator's message to Ndamukong Suh: Keep playing, despite suspension threat - MLive.com
The NFL has fined Ndamukong Suh six times in escalating increments. However, his defensive coordinator has his back, despite the threat of a suspension for his next wrong move.
Nick Fairley (shoulder) returns to Detroit Lions practice while Louis Delmas, Jason Fox sit - MLive.com
Nick Fairley returned to Detroit Lions practice Friday, boosting his chances of playing Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Also back at Lions practice was linebacker Ashlee Palmer, who sat Thursday with an ankle injury.
Column: Lions' veterans showing they're a resilient bunch - DetroitLions.com
Last Sunday's game against Minnesota wasn't the same old Lions. Instead, they showed the type of resiliency that hasn't always been a staple of recent teams. A big reason for that is the veteran roster (oldest average age in the NFL).
Column: Can the Lions make a statement with a road win at Arizona? - DetroitLions.com
This Friday Focus looks back at how the Lions' blunders gave the Cardinals a lopsided victory last year, with a look at key stats, a Cardinals player in the spotlight, and what Cardinals coach Bruce Arians considers a strength of the team.
Double coverage: Drew, Terry say Lions' Suh is a 'bad boy,' game at Arizona will be telling - Detroit Free Press
Detroit News columnist Terry Foster and Free Press columnist Drew Sharp share their thoughts on the Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh and the upcoming road game against Arizona. (VIDEO)
Larry Fitzgerald agrees: Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson the best receiver in the NFL - Detroit Free Press
It seems Larry Fitzgerald agrees with his coach, Bruce Arians: Calvin Johnson is the best wide receiver in the NFL. "Calvin's the best," he said. "I mean, look at his numbers. It is what it is."
Groin sidelines Jason Fox for Week 2 - CBSSports.com
The Lions ruled starting tackle Jason Fox out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, due to a groin injury suffered in Week 1.
No limitations expected for Reggie Bush - CBSSports.com
Lions running back Reggie Bush is not expected to be limited in Week 2 against the Cardinals, despite dealing with finger and groin injuries. Bush was able to practice throughout the week and is officially questionable for Sunday's game.
Morning Roar: Larry Warford tops rookie list - ESPN.com
He played in one regular-season game and right guard Larry Warford is already starting to receive some attention. Warford's play against Minnesota on Sunday caught the eye of Mel Kiper Jr., who placed Warford at No. 13 Insider in his latest rookie rankings.
Wednesday, September 11
� Column: Forget the $100K fine and debate of 'dirty' play, Ndamukong Suh's hit just dumb - MLive.com
What does matter for Ndamukong Suh are the facts: He's now been disciplined seven times for on-field conduct, and the fines keep escalating. He's earned a reputation for being a "dirty" player and was fined as such for his low hit Sunday to Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan.
� Detroit Lions' Joique Bell wants to make 'Hip Hop Hooray' his trademark celebration - MLive.com
Bell said he hopes the "Hip Hop Hooray" dance will become his trademark thing, although it seems coach Jim Schwartz isn't a huge fan of the theatrics, especially in light of Ndamukong Suh's negative publicity this week.
� Detroit Lions Issue of the Week: Snap a long road losing streak - MLive.com
If the Lions want to prove they've truly turned it around, they need to win on the road, especially in places where Detroit hasn't won in many years -- or in some cases, ever.
� Looking at formations: Week 1 vs. Vikings - ESPN NFL Nation
I was able to chart 77 of the Lions' 80 offensive plays and here's a quick breakdown of what I saw -- from most common to least. Here's an unofficial look at what the Lions' offense looked like from the television copy.
� Ndamukong Suh appealing fine - ESPN.com
Ndamukong Suh's agents are gathering relevant information for their appeal of the Detroit Lions defensive tackle's $100,000 fine, but the basis of their argument, at this point, is that the amount is excessive, league sources said.
� Lions Gab: If Ndamukong Suh's dirty, what does that make Clay Matthews? - Detroit Free Press
Imagine my shock when Patrick uttered Ndamukong Suh's name as the target of their suspension discussion. Suh?! The guy who spent all week leading up to the game talking about leadership, maturity and eliminating costly mistakes? The guy who earned a personal foul for an innocuous block below the waist, a move that until six months ago, was completely legal his entire playing career? He was the one that needed to be suspended to send a message about player safety?
Tuesday, September 10
� Lions to keep feeding Reggie Bush - ESPN.com
The Detroit Lions saw what new running back Reggie Bush could do in their offense Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, even though he has minor injuries, they don't plan on limiting him.
� KEY QUESTIONS: Schwartz addresses Suh's penalty, Pettigrew's performance - DetroitLions.com
In his Belle Tire Monday Press Conference, head coach Jim Schwartz addressed player performances -- some good, some bad -- in the Lions' 34-24 division win over Minnesota.
� Jim Schwartz backs TE Brandon Pettigrew, even as ball security issues persist - MLive.com
The tight end was stripped on a first-half catch, stalling one drive, and also committed a holding penalty on a converted fourth-and-1 that stalled another. He finished with just two catches (on four targets) for 6 yards.
� Despite outside concerns, Detroit Lions' belief in offensive line affirmed - MLive.com
Heading into the season-opener, it was trendy to question how the Detroit Lions' offensive line would perform. There was valid cause for concern. After all, the team was trotting out three new starters, all with limited or no professional experience. Plus, the two starting jobs on the right side weren't determined until late in the preseason, giving the group little time to gel as a cohesive unit.
Monday, September 9
� Ndamukong Suh faces NFL discipline � ESPN
DT Ndamukong Suh is under review by the NFL for a low block he threw during the team's game on Sunday. It occurred during an interception return by the Lions and he received a penalty for the hit but the league is looking at further discipline.
� Reggie Bush already feeling right at home with Lions � SI.com
After 91 NFL games, 72 NFL starts, one Heisman Trophy and a career worth of watch-outs and maybes and never-minds and wait-let's-pay-attention-agains, we introduce to you ... Reggie Bush.
Remember him? He was so electrifying at USC, the school had to fireproof the field. He was supposed to do more than star in the NFL. He was supposed to own the league.
� 3 things we learned about the Lions � MLive.com
Three things to take away from the Lions' season opening win over the Vikings.
- Arizona Cardinals linebacker Larry Foote says defense is good enough to overcome Darnell Dockett injury
- Notes from the Nest: Aug. 22, 2014
- Arizona Cardinals' DE Calais Campbell: Dockett injury 'sucks,' others need to step up
- A game-time decision, Jonathan Cooper going through learning experience with Arizona Cardinals
- Arizona Cardinals RB Andre Ellington bulks up in anticipation of harder hits this season
- Peter King, SI.com senior NFL writer - Friday August 22Peter King thinks Carson Palmer could have a big year for the Cardinals.
- Michael Floyd, Cardinals wide receiver - Friday August 22Michael Floyd says he thinks he can be the best wide receiver in the NFL.
- Jared Veldheer, Cardinals tackle - Friday August 22Jared Veldheer talks about his road from a Division II college to the NFL.
- Bob McManaman- Arizona Republic senior sportswriter - Friday August 22Bob McManaman believes that Jay Feely is in danger of getting cut from the Cardinals.
- Andre Ellington- Cardinals running back - Friday August 22Andre Ellington looks forward to a break out year with the Arizona Cardinals.


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Jasper council members have already voted to allow Mayor Sonny Posey to enter into an agreement with the county that would move the city's inmates to the county jail.
Jasper Police Chief Connie Cooner Rowe and Sheriff John Mark Tirey are expected to address commissioners Monday morning concerning the possible agreement.
The contract being discussed would have Jasper paying the county $32 per inmate, per day to house the city's inmates. The county already has similar contracts with smaller municipalities, such as Cordova, Oakman and Sipsey.
The way we see it, the closing of the city's jail is a "win-win" situation for everyone involved.
The county is already in the jail business. The Walker County Jail is a great facility that is built to hold inmates. The county jail has plenty of room to hold the Jasper prisoners, and this deal would bring more funds to the already cash-strapped county.
The city shouldn't be in the jail business any longer. It's facility is in rough shape and is now a liability issue. If the city doesn't close its jail, the cost of refurbishing the facility would be astronomical. Rowe has said closing the jail could save at least $100,000 per year.
With the jail topic to be considered this week, the Eagle wants to push for area officials to work together and make this deal happen. A good working relationship between the city and the county will be a key to future growth for our area. This issue is a good place to start showing how cooperative the two groups can be.
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After a massive renovation in 2009, this boutique reopened, and regained its place among DC's elite hotels. It's not as famous as the Hay-Adams, but its subtle blend of technology (TVs embedded in bathroom mirrors; electronic housekeeping buttons) and colonial charms (intimate library, working dumbwaiter) are second to none. All that's missing is T.J. himself. (Oh wait, no. Here he is. ... )
Quite possibly the most famous hotel in the capital, and deservedly so. The Hay-Adams draws powerbrokers from around the world with its impeccable service, great bar and restaurant, and elegant rooms, some of which overlook its famous next-door neighbor. P.S. It's where the Obamas stayed before the inauguration (if it's good enough for the President ... ).
Forget gilded mirrors. The 86-room Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, housed in an historic industrial building, has the original brick and steel beams and a cozy slate fireplace in the lobby. But its aesthetic allure drops off from there. Service is excellent and its central Georgetown location is superb, but rooms are dull and the gym is disappointingly small.
The Donovan House is a sleek offering that's helping define Obama-era D.C. cool along with hip counterparts like the W and the Dupont Hotel. From its dark-purple-and-white color scheme, to its pod-shaped "cocoon" showers, to its mod lobby, and rowdy rooftop pool parties, the Donovan House offers a sexy night in the nation's capital.
With many bold decorative touches, most notably a dramatic setting in a landmarked Penn Quarter building, this is certainly a flashy Kimpton Hotels property, with a great location and a well-regarded restaurant. Too bad the service and rooms fall short.
The gorgeous, 317-room W Washington D.C. opened in July 2009, taking over the historic Hotel Washington's 1917 Beaux Arts building. But blending the new -- fusion cuisine from Jean-Georges Vongerichten; a fashionable rooftop bar; a great spa and gym; Whatever/Whenever service -- with the old -- small guest rooms; no pool; desolate location (come evening) -- has its trade-offs.
This upper-middle-range property is a few blocks from Dupont Circle, one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. With edgy modern design throughout the property and rooms featuring bunk beds, Xboxes, and animal print bathrobes, Hotel Rouge is easily one of the more fun-spirited and family-friendly hotels in D.C. (though couples and business travelers are equally welcome here). Highlights include large, sexy rooms; in-room spa treatments, and nightly wine hours. There are slightly cheaper hotels in the heart of Dupont Circle, but the Rouge delivers more style and perks than most of its competitors. However, visitors interested in seeing Washington's major attractions may want to consider a hotel closer to the National Mall.
Fun boutique flair, at a fair price. The 335-room Hotel Palomar has an outdoor pool, a lively bar and restaurant, and a great location near the Metro subway station and the nightlife of Dupont Circle. And being a Kimpton hotel, it has great perks -- free wine hour; free Wi-Fi; pet pampering; great beds; top-notch service.
A stylish lobby, an acclaimed regional restaurant, an extensive pillow menu, and a hip rooftop pool and bar (open summers) makes The Liaison hotel (opened October 2008) one of the best hotels in Capitol Hill -- an area that's convenient to the Amtrak station and most major sites, but far from most of D.C.'s dining and nightlife.
A decade ago, this stunning, 139-room Kimpton-managed hotel was Capitol Hill's first hip boutique. Today, it sees big competition from The Liaison -- a new hotel, just around the corner. But the George's airy, urbane lobby, swank guest rooms, well-equipped fitness center, and top-notch French restaurant make it a solid choice.
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Judge Docked 5 Days Pay Reportedly Threatened Jail re 24 Ringing Phones, Jailed 2 for Slamming Doors
Posted Dec 17, 2012 3:01 PM CDT
By Martha Neil
A Maryland judge has been docked five days of pay for summarily holding defendants in his court in contempt, in a consent to discipline approved Friday by the state court of appeals.
Baltimore County District Judge Norman R. Stone III, 54, must take the unpaid time off within 30 days, the order (PDF) states.
The Baltimore Sun (sub. req.) reports that Stone summarily fined 24 individuals and threatened them with jail concerning ringing cellphones. At least two others got jail sentences for slamming doors—in one case, the father of a defendant who had just been sentenced himself got 30 days over the door issue, although the man apologized. That sentence, which was to begin immediately, was vacated on appeal.
The judge's lawyer said Stone should have given the individuals a chance to defend themselves before they were sentenced. "He takes this all very seriously, obviously. He realizes he has made some calls that were out of the strike zone, if you will," said attorney David B. Irwin. "He'd been 14 years without any sanctions."
Under a new policy, Stone now asks those in his courtroom either to turn off their phones or step outside.
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The car used to abduct Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was found on Thursday, and there has still been no attempt to contact Ramos's family or police. From Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington.com:
The Venezuelan minister of interior and justice said the car believed to have been used to abduct Wilson Ramos last night has been found, according to multiple reports from Venezuela. Tareck El Aissami said the car was located in the town of Bejuma, about an hour's drive west of Ramos' home outside the city of Valencia.
Ramos was kidnapped at gunpoint on Wednesday from his home in Venezuela, which has the highest kidnapping rate in the world. It's also one of baseball's most reliable talent factories, with over 80 players from Venezuela currently in the majors, including Carlos Zambrano, Miguel Cabrera, and Pablo Sandoval. Venezuela also has a thriving winter-ball league, which serves as an added attraction for players who want to return home in the offseason.


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BOONE, N.C. — Boone planning and inspection officials confirm that the Best Western Plus Blue Ridge Plaza has been cleared to reopen after three guests died from carbon monoxide earlier this spring.
Building inspector Todd Miller said the hotel was issued a limited certificate of occupancy Thursday afternoon, with the limitation that the pool area remain unused by guests.
The certificate did not exclude any rooms from being used, but Miller said his understanding is the hotel will not use Room 225, where the deaths occurred.
As of Friday, the hotel was not yet accepting reservations.
Officials have concluded that a pool heater at the Best Western likely released the carbon monoxide that caused the deaths of a Washington state couple, Daryl and Shirley Jenkins, in April, and 11-year-old Jeffrey Williams of Rock Hill in June. Williams' mother, Jeannie, was hospitalized and is struggling to recover.
The hotel is for sale, along with four other hotels run by the same management, according to a hotel brokerage firm's website.
Hotel Assets Group LLC listed the hotels for sale about six weeks ago, said Michael Bernath, a partner at the brokerage firm. He declined to comment further on the hotels in Boone, a mountain town about 100 miles northwest of Charlotte.


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Movies in a Minute: Ender's Game
By Bruce St. James
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Originally published: Oct 31, 2013 - 2:01 pm
Humans would have been destroyed when aliens attacked Earth if it weren't for one great Commander. The humans narrowly survive and must prepare for their next battle. One young boy, named Ender, stands out among the rest as the next leader of the International Fleet.
Ender's Game reminds me of a Harry Potter in space. The movie stars a lot of young actors and has a thought-provoking ending. I really liked this movie but I think the people who read the book might be a little disappointed they didn't include everything.
I also saw a lot of parallels to today's world and what we are asking of our military.
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Surprise, Brown Lied about Fixing Pensions
Original post made by pension watcher on Jun 6, 2012
Governor Jerry Brown has just appointed a labor union representative to be deputy directory of legislative affairs at the Department of Personnel Administration. This appointee has been the legislative director for SEIU Local 1000 since 2009, and comes before the legislature is expected to consider pension changes.
When will the voters learn. If you elect anybody who takes campaign donations from the public employee unions, no matter what the candidate says, they are working for the unions, not for you.
on Jun 6, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Inviting ALL stakeholders to participate is the key to successful reform, and Brown has done that with this appointment. Your criticism is premature.
on Jun 6, 2012 at 11:14 pm
I think appointing a union representative as your deputy directory of legislative affairs is completely non-independent (this person will not be negotiating anything that affects current union employees). The unions are already represented by all the democrats who want to keep being elected to office and need the support of the unions.
And if Brown was really serious about pension reform, he would have been doing more serious things with it since in office, being it was one of his highest priorities as a candidate for governor. It has been almost two years and nothing has been done, in fact the problem has gotten worse.
on Jun 6, 2012 at 11:34 pm
"This appointee has been the legislative director for SEIU Local 1000 since 2009".
Why is Jerry Brown appointing another union leader to a position which is probably only one rung below an appointed position on the CalPERS Board? Don't we already have enough union leadership mascarading as Assembly members, Senators, and administrators in this state?
Real Pension reform wont come from Jerry Brown.


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Mullet-run mania is finally hereFriday, October 1st, 2010
My friend Jim Cargill called from Hobe Sound Bait & Tackle Thursday with the good news.
Heavy rains from the tropical depression had subsided, and those who ventured down to Hobe Sound Beach found the surf alive with dark clouds of finger mullet being chased by bluefish, jacks, Spanish mackerel and tarpon. Pompano, too, were being caught in the mullet frey.
This is what many surf fishing fanatics wait all summer for.
Jack Scarduzio from Fishing Headquarters in Jupiter said mackerel, bluefish, snook and tarpon were chasing mullet, greenies and other types of bait fish Friday at the Jupiter Inlet jetty.
Farther offshore, kingfish over 30 pounds are being caught off Jupiter and Juno Beach. Fishing for mutton snapper and yellowtail snapper has been good.
So this weekend looks like a good time to fish the beach, the piers or the ocean.
When fishing from the beach, remember to stay clear of swimmers and fish outside guarded swimming areas if you're working the beach.
Don't forget a measuring device, pliers, a camera and, if you plan to keep a few bluefish or mackerel, a cooler.


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These are pretty bad, the normal tiger logo is good and the matte black with black logo shows promise (but still needs work or have it be a blackout logo) but the rest are pretty bad/too different.
What designs would fans like to see that are not here? If you have something creative in your head draw it up and post it here.
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Jan. 30, 2013 —
The proprietor of a Carter County dance studio was assaulted and robbed as she was closing her business on Thursday.
The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. at Center Stage Studio in Grayson, Kentucky State Police at Ashland said.
According to the KSP, the owner was in the process of closing when she was assaulted by an unknown man. The woman fought back, but the robber grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot with another suspect.
The victim suffered minor head and facial injuries during the struggle, the KSP said.
The robber was described as Caucasian, 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall and 160 to 180 pounds. He was wearing a brown Carhartt coat and a dark-colored toboggan. A description of the second suspect was not available.
No weapons were used during the robbery.
Those with information are asked to call the Ashland post at (606) 928-6421 or (800) 222-5555.
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Mrs. Lillian R. Yagow, 81, of Altamont, went to her heavenly home at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, peacefully at her farm home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services were Feb. 18 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Altamont, with the Rev. Clayton Vail officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Altamont. For those who prefer, memorials they may be directed to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lincoln Land Hospice and or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kullfuneralhome.com.
Lillian R. (Heiden) Yagow was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Effingham County, the Bethlehem Community near Altamont, one of two siblings into the Christian family of William and Edna (Berg) Heiden. Lillian grew up on the farm with her sister, Betty. She was a life member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was baptized, confirmed her faith, married and now buried. On Oct. 23, 1955, Lillian married John Yagow in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Together, John and Lillian were blessed with five children, Judy, Susan, Nancy, Steven and Jane. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Lillian was a homemaker and a farm wife sharing the responsibilities of the farm and raising a family in a Christian manor. She also enjoyed her horticulture talents in raising a large garden for family needs which was always surrounded by flowers.
She is survived by her husband, John Carl Yagow of Altamont; son, Steven (wife, Shela) Yagow of Altamont, and son, Scott (wife, Becky), and daughters, Taylor and Lauren; four daughters, Judy (husband, Jeff) Lee of Villa Park, and daughter, Jennie and great-granddaughter, Emma; Susan O'Donnell of North Lake, and son, Jason; Nancy (husband, Joe) Fillion of Plymouth, Wis., and sons, Bryan and Justin; Jane (husband, Tim) Laatsch of Altamont, and son, August and daughter, Lily; one sister, Miss Betty L. Heiden of Mason.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" Heiden and Emma Olga (Berg) Heiden; son-in-law, Paul O'Donnell; and granddaughter, Jacki Lee.


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SPOKANE, Wash.- Emergency crews say the roll-bar on a Jeep likely saved the lives of a mother and daughter early Thursday morning. The two were driving in the jeep heading south on Thor, going up the Thor-Freya hill.
A semi was driving eastbound, getting off the freeway, and the Jeep hit the front end of the semi. That collision sent the Jeep, and the mother and daughter inside it, rolling. There was no top on the Jeep, but the Jeep was equipped with a roll-bar. A roll-bar is designed to protect its occupants from being injured in an accident, particularly in the event of a roll-over.
In this case, the roll-bar did its job, and neither person suffered any serious injuries, just some bumps and bruises. The driver of the semi was not injured. Traffic was backed up for a short time, but the area is now clear.
It's not clear at this time what led to the collision in the first place. The crash is still under investigation.


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There's no evidence that special diets are an effective autism treatment.
Some people believe that diets that are free of a protein found in dairy products (casein) and a protein found in many grains (gluten) affect the brain development and behavior that causes autism in children. However, there's little evidence that diet triggers autism or that restricting gluten and casein improves autism symptoms. And for growing children, restrictive diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Research is ongoing on the effectiveness of casein- and gluten-free diets.
Autism is a complex brain disorder that has no known cure. For this reason, many frustrated parents turn to unproven alternative treatments — such as restrictive diets that eliminate gluten and casein — in an attempt to help their children.
If you're considering an alternative autism treatment, talk to your child's doctor. He or she can help you identify the treatments that are most likely to be effective for your child, as well as local resources that may provide additional support. If you decide to pursue a restrictive diet, work with a registered dietitian to create an appropriate meal plan for your child.


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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) -- One year after the storm, debris in the Little Maumelle River is being addressed.
Docks, boats and other debris became entangled during a flood in May of 2011. It was never cleaned up.
On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter to the owners of River Valley Marina giving them a deadline.
The marina must submit "a reasonable plan" by June 8 detailing when the debris will be removed, or the owners face a fine of $27,500.
What was the marina's response to this notice?
"It was a positive response," said Laurie Driver of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "We sent them a letter saying we needed to have a plan. We're trying to strike a balance there where we give them time and effort to get the mess cleaned up. But it has been a length of time and they need to make a plan and get it done."
River Valley Marina has until June 8th to submit a plan to the Corps of Engineers on when they will begin this clean-up process. However, over this past weekend, some efforts took place.
THV received an email tip from a boater that some docks were being taken out of the river this weekend.
Gene Ludwig is the attorney for the owners of River Valley Marina.
"What's being removed now is some of the unsalvageable boat docks that had been previously removed from downstream soon after the storm," Ludwig said.
He added that his clients paid more than $25,000 for insurance coverage on their docks.
"That coverage also paid for the debris removal that's in question. To date, not one dollar of that insurance money has been paid to them," Ludwig said.
But after one year, the delegation in Washington D.C. is pressing the Corps.
"I think we've made some progress. You know they cleaned up around the actual marina and now there are some other things they have been asked to clean up and I think they will," said U.S. Representative Tim Griffin.
It's no longer a question of jurisdiction, as the Corps of Engineers is working to ensure results.
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor said it's been a bi-partisan effort between his office, Congressman Griffin and Senator John Boozman.
And that taxpayers will benefit.
"Another bit of good news is: this is not going to be paid for by the taxpayer. This is going to be paid for by the marina," said Senator Pryor.
The Corps awaits the marina's plan by June 8th.
Senator Pryor added that waiting for the insurance claim will not be an option.
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The College of Saint Elizabeth's lacrosse team earned their first victory of the season, defeating NEAC foe Lancaster Bible, 12-7 on Thursday.
Brianna Fedorich got the Eagles on the board just 12 seconds into the game, ripping a shot past Lancaster's Goalie, giving the Eagles a 1-0 lead. Kelly O'Dell and Christina Rios added a goal each just 2 minutes later, giving the Eagles an early 3-0 lead. Lancaster Bible added a goal shortly after, cutting CSE's lead to 2. Kelly O'Dell answered right back, scoring back to back goals open the lead to 5-1. O'Dell and Fedorich would add another goal a piece, taking a 7-4 lead into the break.
The Chargers from Lancaster came out of the gate quickly in the second half, scoring a goal in just 10 seconds to cut the lead to 2. The Eagles would not give in however, scoring 3 straight goals thanks to O'Dell and the Rios twins. Sarah Briant was a star in the net in the second half, netting 11 of her 16 saves in the second half. The defense, lead by Briant, allowed just 3 goals in the second half. O'Dell and Nicole Rios would add another goal each as the Eagles defeated Lancaster Bible 12-7 on Thursday.
Kelly O'Dell finished with a career high 6 goals. Brianna Fedorich, Nicole Rios, and Christiana Rios all added 2 goals each. The Eagles return to action on Friday when they Host Keuka College at 4 pm.