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Friday, August 2, 2013
Cleveland kidnapper gets life without parole, plus 1,000 years
CLEVELAND ? Ariel Castro was sentenced to life without parole on the charge of aggravated murder Thursday and received multiple years on various other charges related to kidnap and rape that totaled 1,000 years.
Cuyahoga Common Pleas Judge Michael Russo emphasized that Castro would never leave prison and that the multiple sentences would be consecutive because of the severity of his crimes. Russo told Castro that the extreme sentence is meant "to punish you."
"You don't deserve to be out in our community," Russo told Castro.
Russo also told Castro that he was to never try to contact his victims ? Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus ? or Berry's daughter, whom Castro fathered.
Knight, one of the three women Castro has admitted to kidnapping and torturing in his Cleveland home, told him Thursday in court, "You took 11 years of my life away. I went through 11 years of hell, and now your hell is just beginning. You will face hell for an eternity. You will die a little every day. ... You deserve to spend life in prison."
Knight, in an emotional, nervous voice, told the court that she thought about her son, who was 2 when she was abducted, every day she was in captivity and that Christmases were especially hard because she wasn't with him.?
?"I cried every night. I was so alone," Knight said.
Knight arrived in the courtroom at the end of a late-morning recess, and Castro kept looking over his shoulder at her. Three deputies standing behind Castro told him to look toward the front of the courtroom and away from Knight.
Castro told the court in a rambling statement toward the end of the hearing, "I am not a monster. I am just sick. I have an addiction, just like an alcoholic has an addiction." He also said, "I am not a violent person, and I do have value for human life." Castro claims he is addicted to pornography.
"As God is my witness, I never beat these women as they say I did," Castro said.
Judge Russo thanked Knight for her restraint during Castro's statement.
Castro, as part of a bargain to avoid the death penalty, had pleaded guilty last Friday to kidnapping, raping and beating Knight, Berry and DeJesus. The plea deal stipulated that Castro would be sentenced to a minimum of life in prison without parole, plus 1,000 years.
Knight was the only one of the victims to speak in court. DeJesus was represented by her cousin, Sylvia Colon, and Berry by her sister Beth Serrano. Earlier in the hearing, Judge Russo had asked Castro, who was handcuffed and shackled, if he would like to apologize to his victims, but Castro said he would wait until later in the hearing.
The three women, for the most part, have maintained a low profile since their rescue May 6, when Berry escaped from Castro's home with her 6-year-old daughter and called for police.
In July, the women released a YouTube video to thank the community for its support, and Berry surprised a crowd last weekend when she walked onstage during a Cleveland concert and was greeted by cheering fans. She later returned to the stage at the invitation of rapper Nelly.
Knight wrote a note to the Cleveland police that the department posted on its Facebook page Wednesday.
"You don't know how much I appreciate all your time & work collecting cards and gifts from people for me and the other girls," Knight's handwritten note stated. "I am overwhelmed by the amount of thoughts, love + prayers expressed by complete strangers ... Life is tough. But I'm tougher. Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly."
The sentencing hearing opened Thursday with testimony by Cleveland police officer Barb Johnson. Johnson was one of the first officers on the scene May 6.
Johnson said that in the ambulance after they were rescued, the three victims told of repeated beatings by Castro and described how they helped Berry give birth at Castro's house.
Detective Andy Harasimchuk of the Cleveland Police Department Sex Crimes Unit told the court that all three women told him they were repeatedly sexually assaulted ? vaginally, anally and orally ? during the entire time they were held.
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Deputy Dave Jacobs testified that Castro referred to himself during an interview in May as a sexual predator and said that he abducted the women to satisfy his sexual needs. Jacobs also said Castro said that he knew what he did was wrong.
Investigators found a handwritten letter in Castro's house in which he declared, "I am a sexual predator," FBI Special Agent Andrew Burke testified. Castro also wrote in the letter that he had been sexually abused as a child and said he has an addiction to pornography.
Assistant prosecutor Blaise Thomas, speaking with reporters during a break in the hearing, said that when prosecutors met with Castro for him to sign over the deed to his home, Casto teared up and said, "I don't understand why you have to tear my house down. I have so many happy memories there with Gina, Amanda and Michelle." Thomas said, "That's the true Ariel Castro."
Castro, a former school bus driver, kidnapped the women from the streets of Cleveland's west side, then imprisoned them for a decade, court records state. During their captivity, he raped and beat the women, chained them in his basement, and allowed them outside only a few times, the records show.
DNA analysis also shows that Castro fathered Berry's daughter, and prosecutors say he impregnated Knight and then beat her to force a miscarriage. It was that act that resulted in the aggravated murder charge and a possible death penalty.
After last Friday's plea bargain hearing, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty described Castro as a manipulator without remorse who would not leave prison ?except nailed in a box or in an ash can.? Castro pleaded guilty to 937 charges, including aggravated murder, rape and kidnapping.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/cleveland-kidnapper-faces-sentence-001821758.html
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Bauer Hockey, Hockey Canada Research Shows Growing the Game is Achievable
Pilot Programs Announced to Grow the Game While Delivering Fun and Convenience
TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Bauer Hockey, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of ice hockey equipment, and Hockey Canada announced today the next phase of their Grow the Game partnership, including initial research study results as well as the creation of pilot programs developed to specifically address the results of those findings.
Launched in 2012, Grow the Game is a global initiative to add 1 million new players to the game of hockey by 2022, with Canada serving as the starting point of those efforts.? Hockey in Canada has experienced historically low participation growth rates over the last few years, and today approximately 90 percent of Canadian families and their children choose not to play hockey.
"We're starting in Canada because it's home to not only a deep hockey heritage but it's also where Bauer Hockey was founded in 1927," said Kevin Davis, President and CEO of Bauer Performance Sports.? "Some might say our goal is too bold, but the research shows that non-hockey families view the sport positively and many would 'definitely' consider enrolling their kids.? With these findings, our focus now turns to breaking down perceived barriers."
Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada commissioned an independent research initiative to better understand the considerations and barriers for non-hockey families and their children as they decide to play different sports.? The findings from the survey show that 73 percent of non-hockey families would consider enrolling their child in the future, and nearly 40 percent said they would "definitely" consider enrolling their child.
Even as Canada's demographics are changing, New Canadians are engaged in the sport, with nearly two-thirds of families saying they would consider enrolling their child in hockey and 20 percent saying they would "definitely" consider.
The Perceived Barriers
In addition to the positive signs for growth, the research provided an in-depth look at the perceived barriers for those who have decided not to enroll their children in hockey.? These barriers were consistent across regions and demographics and include:
- Hockey is not perceived as fun
- Non-hockey families do not perceive hockey as a 'fun' sport.? Nearly every other sport in this research, such as soccer and baseball, was described as 'fun' by respondents.
- Perceived time commitment
- Many parents cited too much required travel and a commitment of three days per week as a significant concern. Parents cited a need for options beyond one-size-fits-all, similar to the range of choices offered in other sports, for kids who want less time commitment.
- Perceived safety
- Many parents do not perceive the sport as safe for their children to play, including a risk of concussion and a belief that the game promotes violent behavior.
- Perceived affordability
- Although entry-level players can get on the ice at an affordable cost with the appropriate equipment for their skill level, parents cited the high costs of enrollment fees and equipment as a perceived barrier.
"Hockey is a fun sport and through this exciting new initiative, Hockey Canada and Bauer Hockey want to?ensure?youngsters have opportunities?to get on the ice and give it a try," said Paul Carson, Vice-President, Hockey Development at Hockey Canada. "By eliminating barriers preventing access to the sport, more girls and boys will be able to try hockey and?have a fun, safe and positive?experience with the ultimate goal of?growing our sport?across the country?and around the globe."
The Pilot Programs to Overcome Barriers
To overcome these perceived barriers, Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada announced the creation of pilot programs that will launch this fall in both Ontario and Nova Scotia.? The programs, which will take place in Hamilton, Scarborough, Halifax and East Hants, were designed to be fun, affordable and convenient.? The pilot programs will focus on the following aspects in an attempt to begin breaking down the perceived barriers to entry.
- A Fun Experience: Bauer, Hockey Canada and local governing bodies will host fun enrollment days for parents and kids, and provide informational materials on safety in the game, including the importance of equipment fit and educating parents on gear, the game and more
- Convenience: These six-week sessions will meet for one hour once a week, which keeps the commitment to a minimum and allows for participation in other activities
- Improved Communication: Locally marketed to reach non-hockey families and to communicate fun, safety, convenience and affordability
- Affordability: Enrollment and equipment will be bundled together at $100
After these programs are launched, tested and re-evaluated, they will be expanded into other regions to help grow the game.
Hall of Famer Mark Messier will assist Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada in their efforts to attract additional players to the sport.? Messier, who joined forces with Bauer Hockey last year following the company's acquisition of Cascade Sports, has been deeply committed to growing the game and has been a vocal advocate for increasing participation and safety.
"I'm excited about the opportunity to continue working with Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada to help take down these barriers and bring more people to our game that's fun and teaches valuable life lessons," Messier said.? "Along with the change in family lifestyles, the game of hockey has also changed.? Kids need the opportunity to experience a variety of sports growing up, and it is our responsibility to offer our game in a way that is affordable, requires a reasonable commitment level, and most important, demonstrates how much fun hockey is for kids and families."
ABOUT BAUER HOCKEY
Bauer Hockey is the world's most recognized designer, marketer and manufacturer of hockey equipment. Founded in Kitchener, Ontario in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate with a blade attached to a boot, forever changing the game of hockey. Since then, Bauer Hockey has continued to develop the most sought after products in the industry, including the widely successful SUPREME?, VAPOR? and NEXUS? lines of products. Bauer Performance Sports Ltd., the parent company of Bauer Hockey, is a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange whose affiliates market products under the BAUER, MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA and COMBAT brand names.??? For more information, visit Bauer Hockey's website at www.BAUER.com.
ABOUT HOCKEY CANADA
Hockey Canada is the governing body for hockey in Canada and a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), with a membership through its 13 provincial branch associations of over 700,000 players, coaches and officials.?Hockey Canada is a not-for-profit organization that creates leading-edge hockey development programs for its members to deliver in communities across Canada, provides consistent rules and regulations and various other membership services from coast to coast, manages numerous regional, national and international hockey championships and events, and leads the operation of all teams that represent Canada in international hockey competition. Hockey Canada's mission is to "lead, develop and promote positive hockey experiences."
SOURCE BAUER HOCKEY, INC.
Image with caption: "Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier, Bauer Hockey President and CEO Kevin Davis and Paul Carson of Hockey Canada announce Grow the Game pilot initiative, designed to raise hockey participation in Canada. (CNW Group/BAUER HOCKEY, INC.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130801_C3031_PHOTO_EN_29451.jpg
Image with caption: "Kids showcase Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada's new Grow the Game initiative. (CNW Group/BAUER HOCKEY, INC.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130801_C3031_PHOTO_EN_29450.jpg
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Phone: 603-430-2111
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
Budding Scientist Projects: Caterpillar Olympics
Our "caterpillar Olympics" course
My parents have an old birch tree in their backyard in Western Massachusetts. Each August, we watch a new generation of black-and-white hickory tussock moth caterpillars make its way down from the tree and toward the side of our house to weave cocoons. Last summer, there were so many of these fluffy creatures that they hung down from the trees on their lines of silk like decorations.
This year, we arrived at my parents? place too early to witness the great migration from birch tree to house siding. But we were lucky enough to find one? caterpillar and catch it. In the past, we?ve kept several of them in pickle jars ? with air holes punched in the lid ? and watched as they wove cocoons and turned into moths, then released them. This year, we?re not here long enough to observe the full lifecycle, so we decided to build the caterpillar its own ?Olympic park,? as my 7-year-old daughter calls it, and observe it climbing around. We used the inside of a box top, and built a slide, a seesaw, a tunnel, a ladder, a jungle gym, a bed and other ?equipment? out of paper. We?ve enjoyed watching the caterpillar?s agility as it makes its way around the course, tossing and waving its head from side to side once it reaches the top of a structure, perhaps searching for a higher tree branch to cling on to.?(Warning: Some people are allergic to the hairs on these caterpillars and can develop a rash. We haven?t had this problem, but to stay safe you may want to handle your caterpillars using small sticks or twigs)
Below is a video of our caterpillar on the slide.
Credits: Anna Kuchment
Source: http://rss.sciam.com/~r/sciam/basic-science/~3/oizZ5x-CiUI/post.cfm
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
The CW to introduce The Flash on 'Arrow' season 2
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) ? The upcoming season of The CW's "Arrow" is getting some flash, as in the popular DC comic book character, the network announced at Tuesday's annual Television Critics Association press tour.
"We plan to introduce a recurring character and the origin story of Dr. Barry Allen, who you know as The Flash," said network President Mark Pedowitz. "We do want to expand upon the DC Universe. We think that there are rich characters we can use, and we felt like this was a very organic way to get there."
If all goes as planned, there could be a spinoff.
"Arrow" debuted in the 2012-2013 season and was The CW's most popular new show.
It stars Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen, who is based on the DC Comics character The Green Arrow. A spoiled billionaire who was stranded on an island for five years, Queen returns home as a secret hooded crime fighter out to rid his city from corruption using his newfound talent with a bow and arrow.
"Arrow" returns for its second season in October.
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Alicia Rancilio covers entertainment for The Associated Press. Follow her online at http://www.twitter.com/aliciar
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/cw-introduce-flash-arrow-season-2-175013375.html
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Hillary Rodham Clinton group raises $1 million
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives at the White House in Washington, Monday, July 29, 2013, for lunch with President Barack Obama. It's the most talked about lunch in the nation's capital. President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are dining privately at the White House Monday. While it's not the first time the pair have seen each other since Clinton left the administration earlier this year, each of their get-togethers are closely analyzed. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrives at the White House in Washington, Monday, July 29, 2013, for lunch with President Barack Obama. It's the most talked about lunch in the nation's capital. President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are dining privately at the White House Monday. While it's not the first time the pair have seen each other since Clinton left the administration earlier this year, each of their get-togethers are closely analyzed. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
BOSTON (AP) ? She's yet to say whether she'll run, but a group working to support Hillary Rodham Clinton's prospective presidential bid has raised more than $1 million in June alone.
An official with the Ready For Hillary super PAC confirmed Tuesday that the organization has accepted donations exceeding $1.25 million since beginning to raise money in earnest this spring ? a figure that includes more than $1 million last month as the operation begins to ramp up. The figures will be reported in the group's financial report on Wednesday.
Clinton, who resigned as secretary of state in February, has not announced whether she will seek the presidency in 2016. But the super PAC dedicated to encouraging her to run has attracted several prominent Democratic donors and campaign operatives in recent weeks.
The official says that Ready For Hillary will report roughly $1 million in the bank after expenses, with three-quarters of all expenses focused on digital advertising to help build its email list and social media capacity. Wednesday's filing will show donors from all 50 states.
Clinton is not formally connected to the group, which can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money. She has been making public appearances and working on a book since leaving the State Department.
The activity comes more than three years before the next presidential election, although both sides are actively working to influence Clinton's standing in the race.
Earlier in the month, Ready for Hillary announced the hiring of a Democratic firm called 270 Strategies to oversee grassroots organizing, volunteer training and recruitment. The move helped improve the legitimacy of the group among some skeptical donors. The firm, started by top aides in President Barack Obama's last election, is working on a plan to expand the operation across the country.
Republicans, too, are in the early stages of an effort to chip away at Clinton's record.
American Crossroads, the GOP group tied to Republican strategist Karl Rove, released a web video in May that suggested Clinton was less than truthful in the Benghazi case, an episode they noted happened "all under Hillary Clinton's watch." An independent review last year blamed the State Department for inadequate security but largely absolved Clinton of wrongdoing.
Separately, American Rising, a Republican super political action committee led by former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign manager, created the Stop Hillary PAC and has been raising money off a potential Clinton campaign.
One email request from the cofounder of the group warned that "massive forces are aligning to begin a coronation of 'President Hillary.'"
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Judge rejects lawsuit over Northern California forest fire
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Source: http://www.rgj.com/article/20130730/NEWS13/130730020
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