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Carlos Molina-Jimenez, Santosh Shrivastava, Massimo Strano, "A Model for Checking Contractual Compliance of Business Interactions," IEEE Transactions on Services Computing, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 276-289, Second, 2012.
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Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization
Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization is a statewide independent progressive organization in Illinois. It was founded more than 50 years ago.
Through its National Affairs, Legislative Action and Community Action committees, the organization drafts legislative proposals and lobbies for progressive legislation in Congress, the Illinois General Assembly, the Chicago City Council, and other governmental bodies.[1]
Radical history
Independent Voters of Illinois was set up to campaign for endorsed candidates-especially "progressive" candidates.
The government took an interest in IVI as far back as 1944, over quite justified allegations of communist infiltration[2].
- In 1944 the FBI prepared a more extensive intelligence report on an active political group, the Independent Voters of Illinois, apparently because it was the target of Communist "infiltration." The Independent Voters group was reported to have been formed;
- "...for the purpose of developing neighborhood political units to help in the re-election of President Roosevelt and the election of progressive congressmen. Apparently, IVI endorsed or aided Democrats for the most part, although it was stated to be "independent."
Prominent IVI and later IVI-IPO activists included Communist Party USA member Milton Cohen, and Socialist Party USA members Timuel Black Saul Mendelson.
In July 2004 IVI-IPO celebrated its 60th anniversary. Members of the event committee included[3];
Democratic Socialists of America and Committees of Correspondence member Timuel Black, Socialist Party USA veteran Leon Despres DSA and Progressives for Obama member Betty Willhoite, David Orr, Carol Moseley Braun, one time Communist Party USA member David Canter and Barack Obama.
IVI-IPO and the Obamas
In 2003, both Michelle Obama and Barack Obama were members of Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization[4];
The organisation endorsed Obama during his 2004 U.S. Senate race


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Kerry Blogs on Net Neutrality
From Sen. John Kerry, guest-blogging for Savetheinternet.com:
On Wednesday in the Senate Commerce Committee I warned that those of us who believe in net neutrality will block legislation that doesn't get the job done.
It looks like that's the fight we're going to have.
The Commerce Committee voted on net neutrality and it failed on an 11-11 tie. This vote was a gift to cable and telephone companies, and a slap in the face of every Internet user and consumer.
It will not stand.
I voted against this lousy bill for two reasons: because net neutrality and internet build-out are crucial to building a more modern and fair Information Society, and both were pushed aside by the Republicans.
Everyone says they don't want the new world we're living in to be marked by the digital divide — the term is so clichéd it's turned to mush — but yesterday was a test of who is willing to ask corporate America to do anything to fix it, and the Commerce Committee failed miserably. Why are United States Senators afraid to say that companies should be expected to foster growth by building out their broadband networks to increase access?
Free and open access to the internet is something all Americans should enjoy, regardless of what financial means they're born into or where they live. It is profoundly disappointing that the Senate is going let a handful of companies hold internet access hostage by legalizing the cherry-picking of cable service providers and new entrants. That is a dynamic that would leave some communities with inferior service, higher cable rates, and even the loss of service. Not to mention inadequate internet service — in the age of the information.
This bill was passed in committee over our objections. Now we need to fight to either fix it or kill it in the full Senate. Senator Wyden has already drawn a line in the sand — putting a "hold� on the bill, which prevents it from going forward for now. But there will be a day of reckoning on this legislation soon, make no mistake about it, and we need you to get engaged — pressure your Senators, follow the issue, demand net neutrality and build-out.
You can have an impact on whether the internet will be an engine for democracy, innovation, and competitive commerce by calling Lincoln Chafee at 453-5294 and urging him support net neutrality.
Those Who Cannot Remember The Past…
This past Sunday was an occasion to reflect on the life and times of George, a woeful leader if there ever was one. How did such a man—a mediocre student in his younger days who would rather pull a prank on a classmate than pull a book off a shelf—later ascend to such authority? How did such a man—who, at one point in his service career, abandoned his duties and went A.W.O.L.—later come to command a powerful military force? How did such a man—bristling with ego and so brash and glory-seeking—later attain a position of respect and responsibility? Given such qualities and prior experiences, is it any wonder what came to pass? Is it any wonder that George became responsible for a military misadventure of historic proportions, one in which he foolishly and unnecessarily put troops in harm's way? Is it any wonder he was so ill thought of by some military officers, such as Major General David Stanley, who at one point had the following to say about George:
"I have seen enough of him to convince me that he is a cold-blooded, untruthful and unprincipled man. He is universally despised by all his officers…�
And consider, too, the words of the renowned historian, Stephen Ambrose, who offered the following assessment:
"His undoubted audacity and courage were offset by a criminal lack of good judgment, a refusal to take the time to gather intelligence about the enemy, an insistence on attacking at the earliest possible opportunity, a petty jealousy toward his fellow officers, a monumental ambition, and a total disregard for the lives of his men.� (Americans At War, p. 60)
Such criticism is not unwarranted. George brought it all on himself. Without question, his actions were reckless and ill-conceived. And, as a result, on the 25th of June in the year 1876, George Armstrong Custer died for his sins.
Who did you think that I was writing about?
Whitehouse: Republicans Making College Unaffordable
In 2005, the cost of attending a private college was $29,026 per year on average, including room and board. For public universities, the average cost in 2005 was $12,127.
Sheldon Whitehouse is calling on lawmakers to stop the impending hike in the interest rate on student loans. Rates for student loans are set to increase by almost 2% on July 1, 2006. From a report released by the Whitehouse campaign:
The Budget Reconciliation Bill passed by Congressional Republicans cut $12 billion from federal student loan programs. $2 billion of the reduction in government spending on student loans will result from raising the fixed interest rate on PLUS loans from 7.9% to 8.5% for all loans disbursed after July 1, 2006. The Republicans in Congress put their true priorities on display by advocating $70 billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans at the same time they were making federal loans $2 billion more expensive for parents.
Whitehouse also helpfully suggests that borrowers contact their lender before June 30 (that's tomorrow!) to see if they can consolidate their loans at the lower rate.
Borrowers who have taken out at least one federal loan may be able to consolidate loans to lock in lower interest rates and save money, if they act by June 30. Information on federal student loan consolidation is available at http://www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov or by calling 1-800-557-7392.
Walter Cronkite Video on Medicare Part D
This video, produced by Families USA, gives a good summary of how the drug benefit is not working for seniors, is benefiting the pharmaceutical industry, and is costing taxpayers.
The Cost of Reduced Funding for Medicare/Medicaid
Employers and consumers are paying billions of dollars more a year for medical care to compensate for imbalances in the nation's health care system resulting from tight Medicare and Medicaid budgets, according to Blue Cross officials and independent actuaries.
A new study commissioned by Premera Blue Cross, based in Seattle, has found a rapid acceleration in higher costs to private payers in Washington State, for example, as hospitals and doctors grapple with constraints in the federal health insurance programs.
The study found that in 2004, the most recent year for which full data are available, hospitals in Washington State charged an additional $738 million — or 14.3 percent of their revenue — to private payers to make up for Medicare and Medicaid underpayments. Similarly, doctors shifted $620 million, or 12 percent, said John Pickering, an actuary at Milliman Inc., a consulting and actuarial firm that conducted the study.
A similar Milliman study in California for 2004 said that health plans and consumers paid an additional $4.5 billion for hospital care in that state to compensate for Medicaid and Medicare constraints. Milliman's California study, commissioned by Blue Shield of California, did not include physicians' charges. [full text]
More Bushwa
As has been reported widely, President Bush had a rather noteworthy exchange with a reporter yesterday, during which he took umbrage at the actions of the terrorist-abetting news media in this country:
Q: Sir, several news organizations have reported about a program that allows the administration to look into the bank records of certain suspected terrorists. My questions are twofold: One, why have you not gone to Congress to ask for authorization for this program, five years after it started? And two, with respect, if neither the courts, nor the legislature is allowed to know about these programs, how can you feel confident the checks and balances system works?
THE PRESIDENT: Congress was briefed. And what we did was fully authorized under the law. And the disclosure of this program is disgraceful. We're at war with a bunch of people who want to hurt the United States of America, and for people to leak that program, and for a newspaper to publish it does great harm to the United States of America. What we were doing was the right thing. Congress was aware of it, and we were within the law to do so.
The American people expect this government to protect our constitutional liberties and, at the same time, make sure we understand what the terrorists are trying to do. The 9/11 Commission recommended that the government be robust in tracing money. If you want to figure out what the terrorists are doing, you try to follow their money. And that's exactly what we're doing. And the fact that a newspaper disclosed it makes it harder to win this war on terror. [full text]
The brief press conference concluded with this inflammatory vignette. It is worth noting that, in his response, Mr. Bush did not in the least address the issue of how well (or poorly, as the case may be) "the checks and balances system works� at present. In addition, he apparently did not show a trace of irony when he categorized the behavior of the press (specifically, the New York Times) as "disgraceful.� Well, if anyone should know something about disgraceful behavior, it's this law-flouting, war-mongering President. In response to his blame-the-media, cut-and-run-from-the-facts horse manure of a statement, Mr. Bush is taken to task today by Washington Post columnist, Dan Froomkin. An excerpt of the article, which is well worth reading in full, follows:
In accusing the press — and specifically, the New York Times — of putting American lives at risk, President Bush and his allies have escalated their ongoing battle with the media to nuclear proportions.
Here's what Bush had to say yesterday: "We're at war with a bunch of people who want to hurt the United States of America, and for people to leak that program, and for a newspaper to publish it does great harm to the United States of America."
Here's Vice President Cheney: "The New York Times has now made it more difficult for us to prevent attacks in the future."
Here's press secretary Tony Snow: "The New York Times and other news organizations ought to think long and hard about whether a public's right to know, in some cases, might overwrite somebody's right to live, and whether, in fact, the publications of these could place in jeopardy the safety of fellow Americans."
It's a monstrous charge for the White House to suggest that the press is essentially aiding and abetting the enemy. But where's the evidence?
The White House first began leveling this kind of accusation immediately after a New York Times story revealed a massive, secret domestic spying program conducted without congressional or judicial oversight. See, for instance, Bush's December 17, 2005 radio address, in which he said the disclosure put "our citizens at risk."
But not once has the White House definitively answered this question: How are any of these disclosures actually impairing the pursuit of terrorists? Terrorists already knew the government was trying to track them down through their finances, their phone calls and their e-mails. Within days of the Sept. 11 attacks, for instance, Bush publicly declared open season on terrorist financing.
As far as I can tell, all these disclosures do is alert the American public to the fact that all this stuff is going on without the requisite oversight, checks and balances.
How does it possibly matter to a terrorist whether the government got a court order or not? Or whether Congress was able to exercise any oversight? The White House won't say. In fact, it can't say.
By contrast, it does matter to us. This column has documented, again and again , that when faced with a potentially damaging political problem, White House strategist Karl Rove's response is not to defend, but to attack.
The potentially damaging political problem here is that the evidence continues to grow that the Bush White House's exercise of unchecked authority in the war on terror poses a serious threat to American civil liberties and privacy rights. It wasn't that long ago, after all, that an American president used the mechanisms of national security to spy on his political enemies.
The sum total of the administration's defense against this charge appears to be: Trust us. Trust that we're only spying on terrorists, and not anyone else. But what if the trust isn't there? And what if they're breaking the law?
That's why it's better to attack. It makes for great soundbites. It motivates the base. And perhaps most significantly, it takes attention away from Bush's own behavior. [full text]
Tell Chafee to Keep our Taxes Fair
Even the Projo agrees: repealing the estate tax would not only be foolish economically. It also flies in the face of the American ideals of fairness and opportunity:
Yet more to the point is the damage that repeal of the tax would do to our civic culture. As it is, Americans with inherited wealth have a huge and growing advantage over others, in a society in which fancy educations and influential social contacts almost guarantee lifetime success.
Great inherited wealth can also ensure socio-economic and political power through a family's generations. Such nepotism — on the rise in both politics and other American arenas — undermines the stabilizing effect of public faith in our system's fairness and in America's position as the "Land of Opportunity." Indeed, today there is more socio-economic mobility in much of Europe than here.
In short, if our representative democracy and civil society are dominated by a hereditary plutocracy, they are bound to decline.
The estate tax may be more symbolism than anything else, but such symbolism matters much in a country with the stated values of America. Most Americans quite rationally consider the estate tax the fairest one we have. It is unlikely that the drive to eliminate it would have gotten so far if it were not for the fact that such an action would richly benefit big campaign contributors.
From Rhode Islanders for Social and Economic Justice:
Already, less than one percent of American estates—one in 370! Must pay this tax. But the Kyl proposal would exempt many multimillionaire estates from the tax, and would result in either more major cuts to vital programs and services, or in a larger share of taxes paid by lower- and middle-income families.
Where does Senator Chafee stand?
Thankfully, Senator Chafee voted against the full estate tax repeal last time it came up. But he has yet to take a public position on the dangerous Kyl proposal, stating only that he continues to oppose full repeal.
You can make a difference on this issue by calling Lincoln Chafee at 453-5294 and urging him to oppose the estate tax repeal or any compromise reduction in the estate tax.
In The Absence Of The Social
I am of the belief that much of what ails this republic and its citizenry is connected in some fashion to the ongoing erosion of community life. The less we are connected to one another and the less we experience interpersonal closeness, the more we grow discontented, alienated, and despondent, seeking to fill or numb the void with material consumption, an overemphasized work life, or other distractions and addictions. Yesterday, news of a recent study documenting a decrease in the core social network of many Americans was released, as reported here by Reuters:
Americans' circle of close friends shrinking
Americans are more socially isolated than they were 20 years ago, separated by work, commuting and the single life, researchers reported on Friday.
Nearly a quarter of people surveyed said they had "zero" close friends with whom to discuss personal matters. More than 50 percent named two or fewer confidants, most often immediate family members, the researchers said.
"This is a big social change, and it indicates something that's not good for our society," said Duke University Professor Lynn Smith-Lovin, lead author on the study to be published in the American Sociological Review. Smith-Lovin's group used data from a national survey of 1,500 American adults that has been ongoing since 1972.
She said it indicated people had a surprising drop in the number of close friends since 1985. At that time, Americans most commonly said they had three close friends whom they had known for a long time, saw often, and with whom they shared a number of interests. They were almost as likely to name four or five friends, and the relationships often sprang from their neighborhoods or communities.
Ties to a close network of friends create a social safety net that is good for society, and for the individual. Research has linked social support and civic participation to a longer life, Smith-Lovin said. more…
I am reminded of a wonderful parable that the author and psychotherapist, Irvin Yalom, offers in his book, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. I think that it pretty much says it all:
There is an old Hasidic story of a rabbi who had a conversation with the Lord about Heaven and Hell. "I will show you Hell,� said the Lord, and led the rabbi into a room in the middle of which was a very big round table. The people sitting at it were famished and desperate. In the middle of the table, there was an enormous pot of stew, more than enough for everyone. The smell of the stew was delicious and made the rabbi's mouth water. The people around the table were holding spoons with very long handles. Each person found that it was just possible to reach the pot to take a spoonful of the stew, but because the handle of the spoon was longer than anyone's arm, no one could get the food into his mouth. The rabbi saw that their suffering was indeed terrible. "Now I will show you Heaven,� said the Lord, and they went into another room, exactly the same as the first. There was the same big round table and the same enormous pot of stew. The people, as before, were equipped with the same long-handled spoons—but here they were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. At first, the rabbi could not understand. "It is simple, but it requires a certain skill,� said the Lord. "You see, they have learned to feed each other.�
Online Folk Festival: Antidote for Bad Estate Tax Legislation
After reading the bad news that the estate tax (a compromise) passed the House, I decided it was time to get out my guitar and play some Dylan, Nanci Griffith, Suzanne Vega, and Indigo Girls for my ever-appreciative audience of three cats and a baby. Then I decided to go online looking for some sources of good folk music. I found The Online Folk Festival and listened to a duet by Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt, some Traveling Wilbury's, Paul Simon, and more.
And now, about that estate tax. It looks as though the Republicans are succeeding in their plan to turn the United States into a Third World country. They are willing to decrease our revenue via this tax compromise by an estimated $750 billion dollars over the next 10 years. So when we look at our country 10 years from now and find that we have more slums, more homeless families, more uninsured people, less quality public education, less social advancement, and more gated communities for the ultra-wealthy, we'll know who to thank.
By the way, both Kennedy and Langevin opposed this compromise.
Almonte: Cranston No Model for Pension Funding
The Auditor General, Ernest Almonte, has an opinion piece in today's Projo that corrects Ed Achorn's baseless praise for Cranston's pension funding. Of particular note:
Ironically, Mr. Achorn mentions Cranston as a community that has seemingly "staved off — temporarily, anyway — " a pension disaster. In fact, Cranston is quite representative of the problem throughout the state. One could fairly conclude that Cranston's police and fire pension, administered by the city, is in crisis.
In 2005, Cranston's unfunded liability grew by more than $5 million, to $220.5 million — even after I had insisted that the city make the required contribution for fiscal year 2004. Unfortunately, in fiscal year 2005 the city failed to make the required contribution; its payment was short by more than $2 million.
Cranston reported an operating surplus for fiscal year 2005 of $3.5 million. Reporting a $3.5 million "surplus" could be considered misleading. This surplus could have been applied to the pension debt. Cranston based its contribution on an unrealistic 8-percent rate of return; it actually earned less than 4 percent. I hardly think Cranston should be held up as an example for other municipalities to emulate.
So our outgoing Mayor, Senator-wanna-be, sent a letter with the tax bills bragging about how pension assets are "Nearly $40 million! Continually funded," when in fact the city did not make the required contribution for 2005.
Furthermore, the financial firm responsible for investing our funds, UBS Financial, is only producing a 4% return. Currently, a 4% return has become standard on many savings accounts, with some banks like Capital One offering rates as high as 4.75%. So the city could end its contract with UBS (a contract, which, if I remember Peter T. Pastore's words correctly at the meeting to seal this deal, is "at will" and can be terminated at any time) and put the money in a savings account and make the same return or more without paying a financial firm one single dime. Or better yet, the city could invest in US savings bonds and make an average return closer to 5%, free of risk. Particularly now, as the stock market is looking shaky, US savings bonds or a savings account might be a prudent move.


text: BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is taking a wait-and-see approach on the impact to the state of federal funding cuts in the wake of any fiscal cliff deal. In June, Otter asked all state agencies to identify how much money they get from the federal government and to calculate at least a 20 percent reduction in those funds. Otter asked agency heads to report back to him by August. The Idaho Statesman reports that (http://bit.ly/TChSgX ) Otter has yet to share publicly the results of his assignment. On Monday, Otter spokesman Mark Warbles said they are waiting for a report from President Obama's staff spelling out federal funding cuts for states. Warbis said the state will then assess impacts on an agency-by-agency basis. Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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April marks the beginning of summer and the peak tourist season in Rhodes. Temperatures are starting to climb and the days are getting longer and sunnier.
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During the month of April you can enjoy Rodos Life and Traditions Festival, this festival includes two-hour performances, which take place in the National Theatre everyday throughout the month. During this festival you can enjoy local wedding customs, comedy sketches and live popular music.
On the 23rd of April get stuck into celebrations marking St George's day. The celebrations include feasts dedicated to St George, and the event is commonly celebrated in the village of Kritinia.
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Valley of the Butterflies is perfect for families travelling with young children. Found south east of Tholos, this attraction is one of the most attractive destinations in Rhodes and is always a hit. From June onwards, thousands of butterflies visit the valley with the aim of reproducing. In the months before June, the butterflies are somewhat present – they're in the form of caterpillars or cocoons, so the valley is not nearly as impressive. Don't forget to bring your camera so you can capture the unique experience forever.
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Families and couples searching for quality seafood in Rhodes should stop by Stefanos. Known by many as the best restaurant in Kiotari, this eatery serves sea specialities such as grilled octopus, prawns, calamari and white fish. Not just a place for seafood lovers, Stefanos also offers a selection of Greek vegetarian and meat-based dishes, including moussaka, hummus, lamb chops and chicken souvlaki, served alongside pita bread and Greek salad.
When it comes to modern European dining during your holiday in Rhodes, Byzantino is one of the best choices. Located within the resort of Lindos, this restaurant offers an eclectic menu with dishes from all over the Mediterranean, in addition to a handful of Greek specialities, for those who want something local. After your meal, indulge in one of the many cocktails on offer, such as the bubblegum cocktail – it's one of the restaurant's most popular. If the weather is warm, try and get a table on the rooftop where you can enjoy fantastic views of the acropolis.
A great choice for live bands, Sticky Fingers boasts several live acts throughout the week, playing the very best rock 'n' roll music. A famous hotspot for rockers in Rhodes, this bar offers a friendly atmosphere and plenty of rock memorabilia, as well as a vast array of drinks available behind the bar.
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When it comes to boutique hotels in Rhodes, K Boutique Hotel is one of the finest. Here you'll find accommodation in the form of superior suites, executive suites with Jacuzzi and executive suites with pool, all of which come with WiFi access, satellite TV and air conditioning. Guests are invited to take advantage of the numerous amenities which cover fitness centre, spa, gym, swimming pool, restaurant, bar and room service, with a handful of shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs nearby.
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The Iowa Legislature has approved dollars to support two local drug courts this upcoming fiscal year, which starts Tuesday.
Drug courts help rehabilitate drug offenders, save money for taxpayers and make communities safer, advocates say.
The state opted last year to stop paying for the Dubuque-Delaware Counties Drug Court and Black Hawk County Drug Court this current fiscal year. That led Black Hawk County's drug court to shut down, while private donations -- some $45,000 -- collected through Catholic Charities of Dubuque's Jail and Prison Ministry kept the former functioning.
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Many of the drug court participants are also living at home or in a halfway house, keeping the prison and jail populations lower.
More than two dozen people have graduated from the Dubuque-Delaware Counties Drug Court since it started in 2008.
District judge Michael Shubatt, who oversees the court, said he'd, "like to see it in as many communities as possible."
He said drug court ultimately makes entire communities safer and lightens the load on taxpayers.
"Drug court goes beyond the individual participants in the program," Shubatt said after Burke's graduation, "because it not only helps to keep them out of the system and cut down on recidivism and avoid institutional costs, but it also helps their family stay off of state aid and reduces the chance that it's going to be a generational effect on their family."
He said the Iowa Legislature returned to funding the two drug courts in part because advocates -- including Burke herself -- testified before legislators, asking for money for what they call a life-changing program.
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This interesting link I found at pats pulpit got me to thinking, what pick ups do you think the jaguars should go after? Most of these players will be resigned by their teams and wont be available sadly, but what do you guys think?
I think with the uncapped year, the jags should try to unload most of the remaining weight from Harris' era, and would have enough cash to try to land a big fish, instead of a dink and dunk FA this year.
Marshall and Boldin are absolutely impossible for the Jags to get, Peppers is too old, but what about outbidding the Patriots for some of their OGs, or what I like, to try and pull from the other AFC South teams (probably not likely) but what about the Jaguars trying for Kevin Walter, DeMeco Ryans, or maybe Bo Scaife? Antoine Bethea for nelson and and a 7th? or even trading off Nelson and a 6th to the Texans for Dunta Robinson? How about Heyward and Nelson to some other team for picks, which we then trade for others? Personally I would have liked the Jags to have picked up Darren Sharper when he was a UFA a few years back...seriously guys any ideas?
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I don't have explanations for each and every pick so I won't put any in the post here but, The site at MTD still hasn't gotten it's fan posts up yet. I know this looks homerish, and it's got a touch of the O-line bias for us, but you have to understand who you're dealing with here. Part of this is actual prediction, and part of it is pure
dreaming hope, shameless raw hope. I have a helluva time predicting trades so I won't do those at all this this year. I leave that for the live mocks.
Anyways, Stan, please make this required reading for Jeff and Les, and if that doesn't work......Please see that Derinda gets a copy of this and just submits it to Goodell. He'll understand!
1. Kansas City Chiefs | Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia
2. Jacksonville Jaguars | Jarvis Jones, OLB,Georgia
3. Oakland Raiders | Star Lotulelei, DT Utah
4. Philadelphia Eagles | Luke Loeckel, OT, Texas A&M
5. Detroit Lions | DaMontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
6. Cleveland Browns | Bjorn Werner, DE Florida St
7. Arizona Cardinals | Matt Barkley, QB Southern California
8. Buffalo Bills | Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
9. New York Jets | Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
10. Tennessee Titans | Keenan Allen, WR, California
11. San Diego Chargers | Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio St
12. Miami Dolphins | Dee Miliner, CB, Alabama
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Johnathan Banks, CB, Mississippi St
14. Carolina Panthers | Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
15. New Orleans Saints | Sam Montgomery, DE, Louisiana St
16. St. Louis Rams | Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
17. Pittsburgh Steelers | Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
18. Dallas Cowboys | Johnathan Jenkins, DT,Georgia
19. New York Giants | Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida St
20. Chicago Bears | Barrett Jones, OC, Alabama
And this is my projected order of the playoff teams as of today:
21. Cincinnati Bengals | Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
22. St. Louis Rams (T) | Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
23. Minnesota Vikings | Bennie Logan, DT, Louisiana St
24. Indianapolis Colts | Travis Frederick, OC, Wisconsin
25. Baltimore Ravens | Kevin Minter, ILB, Louisiana St
26. Green Bay Packers | Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
27. Houston Texans | Robert Woods, WR, Southern California
28. Atlanta Falcons | Barkevious Mingo, OLB, Louisiana St
29. New England Patriots | Cordarelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
30. San Francisco 49ers | Alex Okafor, DE, Texas
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ANDOVER (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) The Department of Public Health is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the case of a patient from Massachusetts who says she has fungal meningitis.
A spokesperson at the DPH says that this is not a confirmed case of fungal meningitis at this time and reiterates that Massachusetts did not receive any contaminated products from the New England Compounding Center.
"We are working in collaboration with the CDC as part of their investigation into this case, which is not a confirmed case of fungal meningitis at this time. We have also been in close contact with the hospital where the patient was treated. While Massachusetts did not receive any of the contaminated lots from NECC, we take all potential cases seriously and this remains under investigation. We wish the patient well in her recovery," reads a statement from the DPH.
The patient at the center of the investigation is a 71-year-old Andover woman.
FOX 25 spoke with a New Hampshire attorney representing six people, including two in Massachusetts, who claim to be infected with fungal meningitis. He says that there are now reports of individual cases beyond what the CDC is recognizing and that includes Massachusetts. He says this is "the tip of the iceberg."
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The man accused of shooting and killing two members of his neighborhood association at a meeting in September was back before a judge on Friday.
Mahmoud Yousef Hindi, 55, entered the courtroom smiling as he apparently recognized someone he knew seated behind him. The families of Dave Merritt and Marvin Fisher were there too. They watched as the man accused of killing their loved ones at Springdale Community Church faced a judge for the first pre-trial conference.
Hindi is charged with the shooting of Merritt, 73, and Fisher, 69, on September 6 during a meeting of the Spring Creek Homeowners Association. Merritt died at the scene. Fisher died three days later. Hindi had been in a dispute with the homeowners association over a fence and a half-driveway he wanted to place on his property.
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Erin White requested more time to prepare, citing more than 100 pages of detective reports, lab results and crime scene reports that still needed to be examined by both the prosecution and defense. White confirmed to Judge Fred Cowan that the Commonwealth will indeed seek the death penalty in the case.
"We did file the notice for aggravating circumstances today which is our notice we will be moving forward seeking the death penalty in this case," said White.
The defense declined to comment to WAVE 3 on camera, but indicated in court that it may ask for a different hearing before the next pre-trial conference.
"There's an outstanding issue of bond, I'm not going into it today, I think it really needs to be addressed in writing," said Mike Lemke, Hindi's attorney, to Judge Cowan. "We may want to notice something like that for quicker than the next pre-trial."
That next pre-trial conference has now been set for January 14, 2013. At that time Judge Cowan told both sides he hopes they're much further down the road in reviewing all of the discovery in hopes at trial date could be set at that time.
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Cub #3 for me
Bought a 49 cub from a buddy of mine. His grandfather on his mothers side bought it new. Then my buddys dad had it. He gave it to my buddy and he has had it for 30 years. My buddy is a diesel mechanic and he overhauled it 20 years ago. All he used it for was snow plowing his driveway. It comes with a snow blade, cultivator and single bottom garden plow and possibly chains. Runs great. He bought a new 30 hp JD and needs the barn space for that. None of his boys wanted it so I got first shot. $1500. Sounds like a good deal to me. What do you think? Will pick it up next week.
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Congratulations! Lots of lunc with your # 3
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Sounds reasonable, given that the tractor wasn't rode hard and put up wet. Have fun, and ask lots of questions.
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Sounds good to me.It would cost more than that here.
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Ditto! Both on what all the guys said, and what Bruce said. You got a nice deal, congratulations on number 3
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Congrats David,
My only question is how did you talk your wife in letting you have THREE tractors?
My wife told me that one of my tractors HAD TO GO, It was a hard decision, My John Deere garden tractor with power steering and hydrostat, 48, 8N Ford or my recently restored 55 Cub Lo-Boy.
SO, unfortunately my 48, 8N Ford was the one I have chosen to say goodbye to. BUT it hasn't sold yet, HA HA HA I've had a lot of calls and I tell them EVERYTHING that is wrong and tell them it's not perfect by any means, with any luck it won't get sold. Then again, it's not like I really need any of them, I live in town with a 100 foot by 300 foot lot, but I sure do like them little tractors. I keep telling her, I need these tractos for when we move out in the counrty. She just gives me a dirty look.
If I had my way, I'd have the whole backyard full of old tractors of all makes.
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That trick blew up in my face one time. I shot the guy a price I thought was way to high and the guy messed around and bought it.
If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
Well, The wife owns a Quilt fabric shop. She has 30 to 40 sewing machines. Guess where we are going this afternoon, thats right to look at another sewing machine for her to buy.
Actually I now own 9 tractors. three cubs, five Fords and a Bolens. I have a long way to go to catch up to her, George W, and Big Dog . But sewing machines are easyer to store.
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June is off to a rather cool start so far but the thermostat will be cranking by midweek! While we've already had one heat wave (defined as three days at or above 90 degrees) this next one will be a notch higher.
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DALLAS - Mumford & Sons announced they were canceling shows in Dallas, Houston and New Orleans after a blood clot was found on the surface of bass player Ted Dwane's brain, according to a statement on their website.
According to the site, Dwane felt ill for several days before visiting a hospital, where they discovered the clot. Dwane will undergo surgery and the statement said a quick recovery is expected.
Shows canceled include tonight's event at the Gexa Energy Pavilion in Dallas, a Wednesday performance in the Woodlands and a Thursday show in New Orleans. The site said the band plans to reschedule each show and believe they will be ready to resume their tour as scheduled on June 15 in Manchester, Tenn. at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.
Tickets previously purchased will be honored for the rescheduled dates.
In addition to playing the double bass and bass guitar, Dwane also does vocals and plays drums and guitar, among other instruments, for the group that consists of four multi-instrumentalists.
In February, Mumford & Sons won Album of the Year at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards for "Babel." The band also recently did a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "The Ghost of Tom Joad" with Elvis Costello for ONE Campaign's agit8 protest song collection against poverty.


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Lee Patrick (actress)
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|Lee Patrick
Lee Patrick in The Maltese Falcon (1941)
November 22, 1901
New York City, New York, U.S.
|November 21, 1982
(aged 80)
Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
|Years active
|Thomas Wood (1937–1982) (her death)
Lee Patrick (November 22, 1901 – November 21, 1982) was an American theater and film actress.
Early life and education[edit]
Born in New York City, Patrick began acting on Broadway in 1924. For more than a decade, she was constantly employed and established herself as a popular actress. She appeared in the original 1929 production of June Moon by George S. Kaufman and Ring Lardner and reprised her role in the 1933 revival.
Her success in Stage Door (1937) led her to Hollywood to reprise her role in the film version. Eventually the part was rewritten and split from a single character into two characters which were played by Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers. Patrick had made her film debut in 1929, but since that time, had not appeared in a single film, and RKO was reluctant to cast an unknown actress for a film which they were beginning to realize had great potential. Her disappointments continued when she was considered and then rejected for the lead role in Stella Dallas (1937) in favor of Barbara Stanwyck.
Her difficulties in establishing a career as a leading actress were often attributed to a long-standing feud Patrick had with gossip columnist Louella Parsons. Patrick's husband, Tom Wood, a journalist and author of The Lighter Side of Billy Wilder, once wrote a magazine article which was very critical of Parsons.
Supporting roles[edit]
She remained in Hollywood, and appeared in Border Cafe (1937). Over the next several years she played numerous supporting roles, without attracting much critical attention. Patrick appeared in The Maltese Falcon (1941) as Effie Perine, the loyal and quick-thinking secretary of Humphrey Bogart's Sam Spade. Perine was one of Patrick's most enduring film characterisations. That same year, she appeared in a leading role as an intelligent, crime-solving nurse in The Nurse's Secret.
Among her other films are The Sisters (1938), Now, Voyager (1942), Mrs. Parkington (1944), Gambler's Choice (1944), Mildred Pierce (1945), Wake Up and Dream (1946), Caged (1950), There's No Business Like Show Business (1954), Vertigo (1958), Auntie Mame (1958), Pillow Talk (1959), Summer and Smoke (1961), and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964).
Her final film role was a reprise of her Effie Perine character in a reworking of the Sam Spade story The Black Bird. Starring George Segal as Sam Spade, Jr., forced to continue his father's work, and to keep his increasingly sarcastic secretary, the film attempted to turn its revered predecessor into a comedy.
Television work[edit]
Patrick appeared on television in the CBS situation comedy Topper (1953–1955) with Leo G. Carroll, Anne Jeffreys, and Robert Sterling. She made several appearances as the mother of Ida Lupino in the CBS sitcom Mr. Adams and Eve (1957–1958), also starring Howard Duff, Lupino's third husband. In 1963, she appeared as Aunt Wilma Howard in the episode "Skeleton in the Closet" of Walter Brennan's CBS sitcom The Real McCoys. In 1965, she appeared as Mrs. Ashton Durham in the episode "It's a Dog's World" of Hazel and as Cora Prichard in an episode entitled "Noblesse Oblige" during the show's final season. She also turned in a hilarious voice performance as "Mrs. Frumpington" in an episode of the CBS animated series "The Alvin Show," which may also be heard on the soundtrack LP by David Seville and The Chipmunks.
Patrick died suddenly from a heart seizure on the day before her 81st birthday, at Laguna Beach, California.[citation needed]
Partial filmography[edit]
- Night Spot (1938)
- South of Suez (1940)
- The Nurse's Secret (1941) Plays Miss Ruth Adams, an intelligent nurse.
- The Maltese Falcon (1941)
- The Walls Came Tumbling Down (1946)
- The Lawless (1950)
- Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951)
- Vertigo (1958)
- Auntie Mame (1958)
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lee Patrick (actress).
- Lee Patrick at the Internet Movie Database
- Lee Patrick at the Internet Broadway Database
- Lee Patrick at the TCM Movie Database
- Lee Patrick at Allmovie
- Lee Patrick at TV.com


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Artist: Swizz Beatz
Featuring: DMX , Busta Rhymes
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Album: Monster Mondays (Week 3)
Avg Rating: 3.3 ( 29 total votes )
If I'm being completely honest, and I don't really know how to be anything but completely honest, I was, um, let's say "concerned" when I first pressed play on Swizz Beatz' new joint Y'All Don't Really Know, which features two formerly great rappers who have (to be completely honest) dropped more than a couple cringe-worthy verses lately, DMX and Busta Rhymes. Crisis averted. I'm happy to announce that not only is this one not bad, it can actually be considered a bit of a comeback. Behind the boards Swizzy drops a hugely militaristic beat that makes up for its lack of complexity in raw power, which is apparently just the thing X needed to spit some of the fiercest rhymes we've heard from him since the Ruff Ryder glory days. Feeling similarly inspired is Busta, who puts aside that Arab Money softness in favor of a slow but high-caliber style. Dopeness. After a just-ok start, Swizz' Monster Mondays series is really picking up steam (see last week's King Tut). Honestly, I'm anxious to hear what the man drops next week.
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In South Louisiana crawfish may be king but that's only the case when they are in season. Boudin, on the other hand, can be enjoyed all year round, and can be made with a variety of ingredients. So it's a safe bet just about everyone has a favorite kind and a favorite place to get it.
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text: The Netanya Winter Pond is a special place near my home where I have spent many happy hours relaxing and enjoying the beauty of nature. It is a place of quiet in the midst of the city. It is a place of contemplation and prayer. It is a refuge for wildlife and a place to enjoy the glory of Israel's wildflowers. It is a place where I can let my dog run free. Recently the city has decided to develop it into a park and I am afraid that this relatively untouched remnant of nature will soon be destroyed by changes being made to its catchment and by the effects of excessive numbers of visitors and inappropriate use. For this reason I have over the course of the years 2007-8 recorded its changing character, its moods, its wildlife and its flowers.


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Once Scholar Recruit has received your completed application for admission into the Global Scholar Program, your application is eligible for review.
The process has two main parts – a review and a letter informing the student/family of decisions.
I. Review Process
A. All complete applications must be received by January 31, 2012.
B. The review committee, a trained team of College Board of Examiners, evaluates applications. Each application is assessed by three different examiners. Applicants are rated on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest possible rating. Students are rated on their entire application. An application is deemed to have been successfully reviewed and rated if two of three examiners share in their final scoring. (i.e. two examiners must have assessed the same point value to an application). If there is not a majority rating, a fourth examiner will read and rate the application. (Early February 2012)
C. Selected applicants will be notified that they must complete a phone interview for further consideration. Select applicants will not be required to conduct a phone interview. Candidates that are required to conduct a phone interview will be notified via e-mail. Not all applicants will receive this notification, as one might not be needed for a decision to be made. Similarly, applicants that receive a phone interview will not automatically be guaranteed entry into the program. (Late February 2012)
II. Acceptance Process:
All applicants will be notified of their status via e-mail or regular mail. Status' will be broken down into the following categories (Early March 2012):
A. Finalist: If you are selected as a Finalist, you will have the option to accept or decline admission into the Summer 2012 Global Scholar Program. Once notified, Finalists will have 14 days to decide whether to accept or decline a seat in the program. If the Finalist chooses to accept, a deposit of half of the total amount of the program must be submitted with the acceptance documentation.
B. Semi-Finalist: If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist, you will have to wait until the end of March 2012 for further status updates regarding your application. A notification of your status as a Semi-Finalist does not mean you will gain entry into the program, nor does it mean that a spot will not open for you.
C. Candidate: If you are selected as a Candidate for admission into the program, you will have to wait until the end of March 2012 for further status updates regarding your application. A notification of your status as a Candidate does not mean that a spot will not open up for you in the 2012 programs.
D. Future Candidate: If you are selected as a Future Candidate, you will not be admitted into the 2012 programs. Candidates will be notified of why the Selection Committee made its decision. Often, an incomplete application or a weak application will be the reason a candidate has not been selected. The review committee will provide feedback as to how you may better your application for next year.


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Promoted to the front page from the FanPosts by Luke Thomas. Folks, this is one of the most interesting and helpful FanPosts that's ever been written on this website. A major tip of the hat.
The UFC is going global. They've already had some success promoting shows in Canada, England, and in a few weeks, Germany. They have already laid the groundwork for having UFC events in other countries such as Italy, Australia, Sweden, Japan, and the Philippines. Naturally, to make events like that successful they've got to get the locals' attention by having a steady diet of established UFC stars and the country's top fighters.
With expansion, comes the search for the country's next big thing. On this edition of International Fighter Feature, we focus on the Philippines' own, Eduard "Landslide" Folayang.
Eduard Folayang is a Filipino fighter currently training out of Team Lakay Wushu, based in the mountain province of Baguio, Philippines. Sherdog has his un-updated record at 2-0 but actually his record is at 4-0. He is the welterweight champion of the country's first and biggest promotion, the URCC.
Sure, there are other fighters with much better records and more experience, but what makes Eduard special?
His fighting style: our very own Luke Thomas spoke about a new breed of fighters that could branch away from the normal Muay Thai/Wrestling/BJJ combo and instead have a traditional martial arts base. Eduard Folayang is a very intriguing fighter because he could very well be a perfect example of this.
Folayang is one of the best and highly decorated Wushu fighters in the world. He has won several international Wushu tournaments, including gold medals in the last two South East Asian Games, a silver medal in the 2006 Doha Asian Games, and bronze medals in both the 2005 World Wushu Championship and the 2002 Busan Asian Games.
Wushu is composed of two disciplines, Taolu and Sanda. Taolu is more of a demonstration that is focused on different patterns and maneuvers, while Sanda, sometimes called SanShou is focused on the fighting aspect. Their style is based on the traditional boxing, wrestling and grappling techniques which makes it a good base for MMA.
The most famous fighter with a SanShou background? Cung Le.
Like Cung, Eduard Folayang has a fighting style that is heavily predicated on unorthodox strikes and kicks, coupled with good takedowns and takedown defense.
Folayang, a natural lightweight, first gained the attention of Filipino fight fans when he defeated Allan Co to win the promotion's welterweight championship. He then went up another weight class to challenge URCC Middleweight Champion, Caloy Baduria in a high profile "Super Fight". If you watch the fight, you'd see him do a few unorthodox kicks, and then he takes the bigger man down and pounds him out.
His last fight was on March 28, in Saipan. This was Eduard's first MMA fight outside of the country. He fought Jerome Narita at the Gorilla Warfare MMA and defeated him in 52 seconds by strikes.
He has power and speed on those very unorthodox strikes which makes it very tough for any opponent to prepare for.
Folayang only has a few MMA fights so naturally there will be a lot of unknowns. His cardio hasn't been tested yet, but Folayang lives and trains in high altitude, so I doubt we'd see problems there. His ground game is the one with the most question marks, but he has shown potential and the willingness to go to the ground. Add in even better submission defense to his SanShou wrestling base, and we'd surely see a very dangerous fighter.
So what is next for Eduard "Landslide" Folayang?
When the UFC started planning to hold an event in the Philippines, there were several rumors that they were in talks to sign Folayang to compete in the UFC's lightweight division. A few months and a few UFC losses from Filipino fighters later, the talks of the event being held in the country on 2009 mellowed down a bit, along with the talks of him being signed. After his last win in Saipan, naturally a few chatter on his UFC hopes rose up again, but nothing was really set.
The UFC already has a few Filipino fighters on their roster such as, Brandon Vera, Phillipe Nover, Mark Munoz, and Justin Buchholz, but they are still looking for the country's next big star. It could still be Vera, or any one of those I mentioned, but I also think you could throw Folayang's name in the hat. If signed, he would be the first fighter born and bred in the country to compete in the sport's biggest promotion. With the credentials and the talent he has, coupled with his unique and exciting fighting style, Eduard Folayang truly has the potential to be the next big thing.
His next fight is scheduled to be on July 18, in Manila. It will be against Giovanni Sablan, the 155 lb. Champion of Saipan. And with a record of 15-4, Giovanni will be the more experienced fighter... In MMA at least.
Update via Nick Thomas: Check out Eduard Folayang and Team Lakay's video highlights here.


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Lowery computer shows credit card searchBy Susan Smallheer
Staff Writer | September 19,2013BRATTLEBORO A Vermont State Police expert in computer forensics testified Wednesday that Nita Lowerys computer was used to search for credit card information in the hours before her collapse into a hypoglycemic coma.
Lt. Brian Penders, testifying in the Jodi LaClaire second-degree murder trial, said that he was able to retrieve information from Lowerys computer that showed several key events in the early morning hours of March 23, 2009, the day the 83-year-old Brattleboro woman collapsed. LaClaire, 39, of Bennington, N.H., is charged with murder, elder abuse and six counts of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
She died about a week later, the result of a severe brain injury from severely low blood sugar. Prosecutors claim that LaClaire injected Lowery with insulin.
Penders said that he received Nita Lowerys computer from her grandson, John Lowery IV, in July, several months after her death. He said that the grandson, who had moved to Burlington after his grandmother died, at first didnt want to hand over the computer to Vermont State Police investigators on July 17, saying he needed the computer for school work.
But John Lowery IV agreed to turn the computer over to the state police later that month.
Penders admitted under questioning from LaClaires lead defense attorney, Daniel Sedon, that it was unusual for the state police not to get a warrant and confiscate the computer then and there, because at the time the grandson and his then-girlfriend were also suspects in the theft of Nita Lowerys gold jewelry in October 2008. The jewelry was estimated to be worth up to $30,000.
Penders said he had looked at the computer preliminarily at John Lowerys apartment and decided it was definitely worth another look.
He said it doesnt happen very often that police would allow a suspect to hold on to a computer that would be the source of evidence.
LaClaires attorneys have tried to shift attention to John Lowery IV and his former girlfriend, Lynn Corson, who died of alcoholism a year later.
Penders said that in 2009 he was examining the computer for evidence of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It was only later, Penders said, he learned that the case may have involved a homicide.
Penders said many of the files he was looking for had been deleted on Lowerys computer, but that he was able to retrieve a lot of the information.
Penders said that the computer was used between 4:30 a.m., and 5:30 a.m., to visit the website of Lowerys credit card company, USAA (United Services Automobile Association) of San Antonio, and also search the computer itself for various files. Some of the files he was able to recover from the computer were labeled usaa.com/JL4, a reference to her grandson.
He said he found the usaa.com/JL4 files in that section of the computer hard drive for deleted files.
Prosecutors claim that LaClaire used her patients computer to access Nita Lowerys credit card information, and later establish a PIN number that would be used later that morning to make cash withdrawals from the credit card.
Penders said state police did not obtain a search warrant because Lowery had consented to eventually turn it over.
LaClaire was a licensed nursing assistant at Thompson House, a nursing home and assisted living facility in Brattleboro where Lowery had lived since 2002. LaClaire was the only nursing aide on duty on Lowerys floor on the overnight shift of March 22, 2009, to March 23, 2009
Earlier in the day, officials from the USAA credit card company testified about the various cash advances that were obtained from Lowerys credit card and the new PIN number. A total of a little more than $3,000 was received in six different transactions from March 23, 2009, to April 1, 2009, with one successful one in downtown Brattleboro and an attempted withdrawal at a Canal Street location. The others were in Keene, N.H.
Nita Lowery had never used her card for cash advances before and had never had a PIN number before, testified USAA fraud investigator Eric Garcia.
At the start of the eighth day of the trial the sixth of testimony one of the 16 jurors selected to hear the case was dismissed. A co-worker of the man had emailed him, questioning his suitability for serving on the jury, and said she was going to contact the Vermont attorney generals office about her concerns.
It was not clear what her concerns were, but she had been a potential witness at one time in the case but was not going to be called. Neither Sedon nor Assistant Attorney General Matthew Levine would comment on the issue.
The juror had told Judge David Suntag Tuesday afternoon he had received the email but only after being questioned about it, and did not volunteer the information, which set off red flags for the attorneys in the case. Suntag routinely asks the jurors if they have been contacted about the case.
The jury is now made up of 10 women and five men. The trial, which is expected to last through next week, resumes this morning.
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From Paula Deen's Chocolate Celebration, 2008
5 stars based on 3 Reviews
Servings: 6
Prep Time:
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Difficulty: Easy
1 quart strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices Challah bread
1/4 cup butter
Garnish: confectioners' sugar
In a medium bowl, combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar; cover, and chill for 15 minutes.
In a shallow dish, whisk together milk, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and eggs; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chocolate, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of 6 bread slices. Cover with remaining bread slices to make a sandwich. Dip sandwiches, one at a time, in milk mixture.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sandwiches, in batches if necessary, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Serve topped with sugared strawberries. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
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News: J-Kwon Blames Absence On Baby Mama Drama, "This Kid Looked Like Someone Else" [Audio]
Friday, Feb 11, 2011 10:35PM
After making headlines last year for being missing, rapper J-Kwon has stepped forward blaming his absence on a baby mama dispute.
Kwon said a woman falsely accused him of getting her pregnant last year.
"I blame my absence from the game on this situation," Kwon told radio personality Georgia. "Just as I was getting my first million dollar check a girl came to me and said she was pregnant...I bought her a house 'cause she's from the hood too, I let her stay at the house. I guess while I'm on tour she's taking paper work from the courts and disposing of them...The payment ended up being $2,500 a month...This kid looked like someone else, the test results came back in 24 hours and I am not the father...I don't feel any better or any worse about the situation, I'm just happy to have my life back." (KMOJ 89.9)
Last spring, reports claimed the Mid-West emcee had been missing for more than a month.
In recent months, J-Kwon has been consistently releasing new music for fans on the net, however as the March 23 release date of his self-titled album is upon him, the young rapper has gone missing. Reps at J-Kwon's label, Gracie Productions, have been unable to reach him in over a month. Friends or associates of the 24-year-old MC are urged to send in tips, and they've set up a Twitter page @WhereIsJKwon to field updates. (Hip Hop Press)
His manager, Dorian Washington, later came forward and said Kwon was located.
"I am very happy to let everyone know that I personally spoke with J-Kwon today, and he is OK. He'd like to send a sincere apology to his friends and everyone who showed concern this week. He was taking some time to himself as he sometimes does, not realizing that people would start to worry after a while. A few days out of touch versus a month is quite a difference. Right now, he just wants to keep doing what he's doing and will be more available for those who care about him. We thank you again for your outreach, and we are relieved to know he'll be all right." (MTV)
Following the media scare, Kwon spoke out on the reports and denied pulling a publicity stunt.
"Things get taken out of hand. On top of that, there are other families that are really missing people and my heart goes out to them. I'm not trying to promote anything," the rapper added. "I just prayed about it and moved on." In addition to letting family, friends and fans he was doing "just fine," J-Kwon notified the St. Louis police department about the situation as well as clear him of any wrongdoing. Putting the ordeal behind him, J-Kwon is reportedly continuing work with his Kwon for Kids organization as well as pursuing new projects and building his company, Hood Hop Music, which signed a new pop artist and fellow entertainers Gino Green and SOC. (All Hip Hop)
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Ninety acres of Shelby County farmland has been passed from great grandfather through the generations to great grandson.
Isaac Helton received land northeast of Middlesworth along 1375N in Shelbyville Township from the State of Illinois during the mid-1800s. On that land he built his home and raised his family.
The land was passed to his son Henry who in turn passed it to his daughter Ida and her husband Chester Stewardson. Ida passed the land down to their only son, Raymond .
Raymond, 91, and his wife Iola currently live in Shelbyville, but Raymond grew up on the homestead, helping to farm the land until he went into the service during World War II.
Raymond admits he doesn't know much about either his grandfather or his great grandfather. Isaac lived from 1820 to 1902. Henry lived from 1852 to 1914.
"Grandpa had a big family. He gave so much of the land to each child," Raymond said. "I have 90 acres of it."
Raymond described his grandfather as a "horse" – he could do anything.
"He'd work out in the cornfields and had to do it all by hand and farmed by horse," Raymond said. "I never drove a horse; I drove tractors."
The land saw crops of corn, soybeans, and wheat. It continues to be farmed today.
Isaac built the home in which his family was raised in 1853. The home eventually had electricity provided by REA, but never had running water.
"I remember my grandparents (Clarence and Ida) and the old farmhouse," said Raymond's daughter Wilma Boys. "The farm was someplace where we went to play. I remember the big front porch, the carpet on the stairs, the two bedrooms upstairs, and the cellar where the canning and potatoes were stored."
"When I was younger, my older brothers and I rode out bikes from Dugout, which is now Lake Shelbyville, to the farm," Wilma said.
Raymond admitted he also used to ride his bike from Shelbyville to the farm.
Today the footprint of the home, which was torn down in the mid-1970s, remains next to the farmland.
Raymond's grandfather set aside part of the land as the family cemetery. Helton Cemetery holds the remains of Isaac and Henry Helton as well as other family members. Ida and her husband Chester Stewardson are buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Raymond plans for the land to continue in the family - passing it on to his children and grandchildren.
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In 1846 a German couple, George and Barbara Hemer, and their six children immigrated to the United States and settled in Vellonia, Indiana. In 1885 their son George and his wife Catherine moved to the northernmost part of Shelby County to begin a new life.
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The great grandson of a Rural Township landowner holds the deed to Centennial farmland.
Donnel Farm Sees 6th Generation, New Forms of Agribusiness
The sixth generation of a prominent Westervelt family is now living in the home built by their great-great-great grandfather.
Shelby Woman Inherits Sesquicentennial Farm
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Harley Farms Receives Centennial Honors as Gift
A wife wanted to give her husband a special Christmas gift. So after a bit of research, she was able to present him with the Illinois Department of Agriculture Centennial Farm honors.
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