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Mother Convicted of Molesting 2-year old Daughter Live on Internet
MARS HILL, Maine -- A Maine judge handed down a 15-year prison sentence to a woman convicted of sexually abusing her 2-year-old daughter and streaming the acts over the internet to a teenager in the United Kingdom.
Julie Carr, 33, received a 20-year...Tags: Crimes, Abusive Behavior, Sex Crimes, Maine, Sexual Assault
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Autism NJ Seeks To Help Autistic Adults Receive Available Gov't Services
PIX11.comForty-seven-year-old John Richardson's parents knew something was wrong when he was born. At 2-years-old, he was diagnosed with autism. Since then his place on the autism spectrum has been given a name, Asperger's Syndrome. "I had plenty of learning...Tags: Autism, Lifetime (tv network), New Jersey, Behavioral Conditions, Family
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Missing Autistic Boy Spent 11 Days Wandering NYC Subway
wpix.comA missing 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome spent 11 days in the subway system before being found. Police found Francisco Hernandez Jr. in a Coney Island station on October 26 after the boy survived for almost two weeks on a diet consisting of...Tags: Travel, Subway Transportation, New York, Coney Island, New York City
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Osceola motel families: New face of homeless kids in Florida
In the shadow of the 30,000-acre Walt Disney World Resort, the Hampton family lives in a 300-square-foot motel room packed with possessions left over from a better life. It has been home for nine months now. On a rainy weekday afternoon, father...
Tags: Separation of Church and State, Rentals, Homelessness, Amusement and Theme Parks, Osceola County
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Author Robison offers hope, encouragement for those with Asperger's syndrome
John Elder Robison taught himself electronics while growing up and was so skilled that despite dropping out of high school in ninth grade, he designed pyrotechnic guitars for the rock group Kiss and sound effects for electronic games. Yet to hear him...Tags: Science and Technology, Entertainment, Engineering, Electronics, Behavioral Conditions
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Speaking out about Asperger's in Williamsburg
John Elder Robison always knew he was different. But it wasn't until he was 40 that a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome— on the autism spectrum — allowed him to understand his condition. "It's how you are," says the burly 54-year-old. "The...
Tags: Science and Technology, Entertainment, Electronics, Gaming Industry, Arts and Culture
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Dr. Majocha believes in turning obstacles into opportunities
Daily American Staff WriterDr. Kristen Majocha believes in turning obstacles into opportunities. While that may seem trite, the truth is that while most people may recognize the value of that statement — they rarely internalize the message. For Majocha — an assistant...Tags: Mother's Day, Colleges and Universities, Students, University of Pittsburgh, Education
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Curses! Important film threatened by ratings dispute
"Bully"is a movie that will save kids' lives. I realize this sounds overwrought, but it's an assessment that's stayed with me since Saturday, when I went to an advance screening of the controversial new documentary at the True/False Film Fest in...
Tags: Movies, Entertainment, F-bomb Dropping, Bullying, Bully (movie)
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World Autism Awareness Day: Those with autism no longer invisible
Joseph Sheppard has an IQ above 130. Ask him about his life or worldview and he'll start drawing connections to cosmology and quantum mechanics. He'll toss around names of great intellectuals -- Nietzsche, Spinoza -- as if they're as culturally relevant...
Tags: Philosophy, Religion and Belief, News Agency, Event Planning, Environmental Issues
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Ellicott City
Meet the author John Elder Robison, author of two books about his life with Asperger syndrome, will speak at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at Centennial High School, 4300 Centennial Lane. A book-signing precedes his talk at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, but...Tags: High Blood Pressure, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Health and Medical Professionals, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ellicott City
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Owings Mills: Shop at Ruth's Closet to help yourself, and others
There's a hidden jewel in Owings Mills and one that exists because of a greater good. Ruth's Closet, a resale boutique, offers women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Every day brings a new treasure, and at bargain prices. Tired of your Jimmy Choo...Tags: Science and Technology, Reisterstown Road, Health and Safety at School, Arts and Culture, Education
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