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Advocates for people with special needs celebrate legislation eliminating 'R' word
Lawmakers have passed a bill to strike the word "retarded" from state laws and publications, an initiative taken on by activists across the state, including Mark Swain, CEO and president of The Arc Sunrise of Central Florida located in Leesburg. Swain...
Tags: Culture, Executive Branch, Sunrise (Broward, Florida), Government, Special Olympics
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President Steuer addresses his final commencement at IC
Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill.In his 10th and final commencement at Illinois College, retiring President Axel Steuer on Sunday offered four guideposts to help this year's 205 graduating seniors lead fulfilling lives. "Think of me today as a scout who has traveled quite a few years...Tags: Culture, Education, Teachers, Southern Illinois University, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Berrien County prosecutor appointed as judge
Niles Daily Star, Mich.Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday appointed Arthur Cotter, of St. Joseph, to the 5th District Court in Berrien County. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Angela M. Pasula, who was elected to the circuit court. "Arthur...Tags: University of Michigan, Culture, Arts and Culture, Lawyers, Rick Snyder
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Moravian College graduates
Moravian College held graduation ceremonies 10 a.m. May 11. The ceremony concludes the 271st academic year at Moravian, America's sixth-oldest college. Moravian College President Christopher M. Thomforde conferred degrees to approximately 398 bachelor...Tags: Music, Somerville, East Hampton (Middlesex, Connecticut), Flanders, Culture
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'Congressional hearings' help Howard students embrace the Constitution
Being called to a congressional hearing can be an intimidating experience for national leaders, business executives and even elected officials. But Gorman Crossing Elementary School fifth-grader Tobi Arewa is getting used to it. "At first when I am...
Tags: Howard County, Culture, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Government, Arts and Culture
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Berrien prosecutor appointed judge
South Bend TribuneArt Cotter’s days as Berrien County prosecutor are numbered, following Gov. Rick Snyder’s appointment of Cotter to a county judge post. Snyder notified Cotter of his appointment Thursday. The county prosecutor the last 6½ years, Cotter will...Tags: Culture, Arts and Culture, Rick Snyder, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Education Briefs: May 18, 2013
Appeal-Democrat, Marysville, Calif.Marysville Madrigal graduates in auto, diesel Daniel Madrigal of Marysville graduated April 12 from Universal Technical Institute in Sacramento. He completed the automotive technology and diesel industrial programs. A 2011 graduate of Yuba City...Tags: Schools, Phoenix (Cook, Illinois), Universal Technical Institute, Culture, Education
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer in India to pay Ohio $3.8 million
Norwalk Reflector, OhioOhio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that Ohio has joined with other states and the federal government in a $500 million dollar settlement to resolve civil and criminal allegations against a pharmaceutical manufacturer in India. Investigators...Tags: Chemical Industry, Government Health Care, Culture, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture
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Religion calendar
The Florida Times-UnionFRIDAY Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, 9319 Ridge Blvd., Youth Celebration, Friday-Sunday. (904) 527-1762. -- Friday -- 5:30 p.m., meet and greet; 6 p.m., Banquet Dinner with the Youth Praise Dancers, a fashion show and awards. --...Tags: Music, Culture, Lebanon, Fashion Shows, Customs and Tradition
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Mental illness in youth: a common struggle
Go to a busy street in your community and count the next 25 adolescents who walk, bike, skateboard, stroll or saunter past. Odds are that two of those 25 kids (8.3% to be exact) would own up to having experienced 14 or more days in the last month that...
Tags: Culture, Tourette Syndrome, Poverty, Mental Illness, Behavioral Conditions
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Paul L. Foster School of Medicine graduates urged to make mark beyond medicine
El Paso Times, TexasOriginally a medical school hopeful himself at Baylor University, Paul L. Foster joked Friday at a medical-school convocation that he switched majors after being weeded out as a pre-med major by chemistry and biology classes. At a ceremony for the first...Tags: Culture, Education, Medical Specialization, Howard University, Financial Aid
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The Wisconsin State Journal Doug Moe column
The Wisconsin State JournalIt is a familiar scene in Madison this week. A father and daughter, at a table outside a coffeehouse, talking graduation logistics. There was one Thursday morning that was a little different. "We have to pick up our caps and gowns," Nikki Barnes said....Tags: Culture, Abusive Behavior, Employees, Energy Resources, Education
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