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The NFL is rife with very high draft picks who just never panned out in the league.
SAN DIEGO — In three NFL seasons with the Oakland Raiders, quarterback JaMarcus Russell went 7-18 as a starter, with 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
His immaturity, and what Pro Bowl tutor Jeff Garcia calls "a negative Raiders ecosystem," led to Russell walking away from the game — with $39 million from being the overall No. 1 pick of the 2007 NFL draft.
But Akili Smith knows what drove Russell, now 27, back from the depths of unmet expectations, self-inflicted wounds and forever being linked to epic failure on the internet.
Thirty minutes south of the high school where Russell works out alongside Garcia for a return to the NFL, Smith, 37, prepares for his second season as St. Augustine High quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator in San Diego. If he were still in his twenties, as Russell is, Smith insists he would embrace and respect the game -- and this time wouldn't toss away a career on nightlife.
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The Cincinnati Bengals chose Smith with the third overall draft pick in 1999, benched him by 2000 and released him after the 2002 season. The numbers aren't pretty: 17 starts in four years, a 3-14 record, five touchdowns and 13 interceptions. When the Bengals sent him packing, no team would take a chance on him.
He was a bust.
"It burned at me for five, six years when people said I was a bust," Smith said. "It hurt that there's so many articles on Google about you when you've been the best since Pop Warner. Then, after 17 NFL games, you're one of the worst football players who ever walked this earth.
"I turned to partying to turn away from all the negativity, and the partying wound up costing me my career."
Type the words "NFL all-time busts" into a search engine, and the same names pop up — Russell, Smith, quarterbacks Ryan Leaf, Tim Couch, Cade McNown and David Carr, wide receivers Charles Rogers and Mike Williams, defensive end Courtney Brown and others. The order changes, depending on who's ranking them. The label, once applied, sticks forever.
Thursday, 32 players will be chosen in the first round of the NFL draft. After months of workouts, private and public, and hundreds of hours of personal interviews, after digging into backgrounds and checking Facebook and Twitter accounts, teams will invest a first-round pick on the player they believe to be a sure-fire NFL star.
But it doesn't always work out. Sometimes, the scouts and NFL executives are dead wrong.
The Bengals were on Smith. The Raiders were on Russell. Smith knows what it's like to carry the label and roots hard for Russell to escape the despair that nearly swallowed Smith's life.
"Because I really wish I had a chance to play this game again," Smith said. "If I did, I would be watching film and training all day."
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Joel Fish, who is director of the Center for Sport Psychology in Philadelphia and has worked with pro athletes for 20 years, knows why the label hurts so much.
"I had a player once tell me that word 'bust,' and that reputation of being a bust, was a ball and chain that he was wearing around his neck," the sports psychologist said. "My whole work with him was just to help him find ways to remove that 'ball and chain.'
"We all have pride and want people to think well of us. ... That's why it takes such courage for these guys to put themselves out there — because they're always one moment away from being labeled in a negative way. So then that challenge becomes how to get that ball and chain off their neck."
A weighty issue with Russell
Weight was always an issue with Russell, who just two months ago came in at roughly 315 pounds. Now, he says he's at 276.
His easy smile seems to demonstrate that if he hasn't taken all of the weight off, he has jettisoned some of the emotional baggage of a failed career.
Why was he a bust?
"I blame myself," Russell said. "I could have given football more. I could have done more as a professional. There just could have been more film room, more classroom. I could have kept my weight down to become an overall better player.
"There's a lot that comes with that No. 1 pick. No matter what, you have to be willing to take it. I wasn't putting out No. 1 results. This time around, I plan on coming back with a vengeance, showing what could have been."
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Brian Martin, TEST Football Academy CEO, convinced Russell to attempt a comeback in San Diego, working with former NFL conditioning coach Jeff Hurd and Garcia, who spent the 2009 Raiders training camp with Russell.
Russell never came close to realizing late owner Al Davis' vision of John Elway in silver and black -- and the team unsuccessfully tried to sue Russell to reclaim some of the money paid to him.
His legacy? A rookie wage scale, implemented in 2011, that mitigates the financial damage for whiffing on a top draft pick. And in 2011, when rookie quarterback Terrelle Pryor asked to wear No. 2 -- Russell's former number -- the superstitious Raiders refused to allow it.
Hoping to escape a football-less prison of his own making, Russell has worked six days a week to become what he wasn't -- a fiery field general in the image of four-time Pro Bowler Garcia. Russell is grateful the aspiring quarterback guru threw him a lifeline.
"Now that I know what to do, I can bring a lot as a leader," Russell said. "It's about getting into the right situation with a coach who would love to teach me to be that quarterback. ... When I'm taught the correct way, I can really play at a high level. Being away from it, that's when you find out the love you really have for football."
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Garcia ran twice weekly, training-camp intense throwing sessions for Russell and a dozen players. He hopes his urgent tempo and quest for every-snap perfection rubbed off. But, then again, Russell's raw talent was never an issue the first time around. His work ethic and appetite were, and teams appear wary that he has the discipline to keep his head in the playbook and out of the refrigerator.
"I definitely would vouch for him. JaMarcus doesn't want to be remembered as the bust," Garcia said. "Here's an opportunity to turn the whole perception around as to who he is. He's definitely transformed himself.
"There's a sense of embarrassment from a physical and emotional standpoint. Physically, he let himself get to a place where he should have never been. It's about how you rebound and turn your life around. If a team gives him a chance, he doesn't want to let them or himself down."
But there are other questions, too: Russell was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, a drink containing codeine syrup, when Mobile, Ala., police raided his home in July 2010. A grand jury declined to indict Russell, who pleaded not guilty. A friend, Marcus Stevenson, was charged after Stevenson testified the codeine-laced drink was his.
"That's over and done with, in the past," Russell said.
But for Russell, nothing will be in the past until he creates a new present.
Second chances can work
Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes sat in the otherwise empty Cathedral Catholic High bleachers alongside his son, Tate, an eighth-grade quarterback mesmerized by Russell's impressive mock pro day. Russell roped freakish, zip-line spirals, flicking a couple of effortless, 65-yard touchdown strikes.
"Unbelievable. I've never seen anyone throw a football like that," said Haynes, who spent the latter half of his 14-year NFL career with the Raiders. "Maybe he's ready now. If I were a team, I'd give him a shot."
But second chances are rare once a player has been labeled a bust, especially for a lack of discipline and commitment.
Quarterback Kerry Collins, who retired after the 2011 season, was the fifth overall pick in the 1995 draft. He lasted 17 years and played with six teams. But his career almost ended after four seasons.
Collins used a racial slur, he claimed in jest, with black Carolina Panthers teammates during a night of drinking during training camp in 1997. He was later accused of quitting on his team when he requested a trade.
New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi took a shot on Collins and signed him to a four-year, $17 million contract. Critics thought Accorsi had lost his mind by investing in a drunken, racist, emotionally fragile bust.
"When we gave Kerry Collins a second chance in 1999, no one else would touch him," former Giants head coach Jim Fassel said.
Fassel helped Collins turn his life around, and Collins repaid the Giants' faith by leading them to Super Bowl XXXV (ending in a championship for the Baltimore Ravens). Collins' career far exceeded what anyone would have predicted when he checked himself into alcohol rehabilitation in 1999.
"I gave Kerry 100 chances to blame others," Fassel said. "He took full accountability. I'm as proud of Kerry as any player I've coached. Guys can change. It's up to them."
Must set aside personal problems
Russell lost his father figure, uncle Ray Russell, in 2009. His grandmother, Bernice Russell, was diagnosed in 2011 with breast cancer.
"I tried to come back in 2010, but couldn't lose the weight," Russell said. "There were life situations I had to deal with before I could put everything into working out and getting better."
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Bernice Russell, 71, has been in remission more than a year, inspiring a grandson committed to recasting himself.
"He's come a long way," Martin said. "He's made a commitment, not just to football but life. His self-confidence is way up from two months ago. We're hoping a team will bring him in soon and capitalize."
Will someone gamble given a draft lacking a sure-fire quarterback?
"He'll get another shot," Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta said. "The guy throws the ball better than most quarterbacks. He played at a high level in college. Guys have had second shots and really benefited. If he works hard and rededicates himself, his future is very bright."
Smith knows what Russell needs in what's likely to be his last chance. He won't be able to completely shed the bust label, but he might get an opportunity to add a positive footnote or two.
"JaMarcus has to go to a strong organization where veteran leaders will put him in a headlock and say, 'You've got another opportunity. We're not going to let you blow it,' " Smith said. "JaMarcus fell into the same stuff I did. He wants to rectify and prove he's worthy of the first overall pick."
When told about Smith's comments, Russell nodded.
"I'm almost there," he said. "I've got to keep fighting. This time, I want to leave a better mark on this game."
And if he doesn't get the chance, Fish holds out hope that Russell and Smith -- and past and future draft busts -- won't wallow in their shortcomings or allow bloggers to dictate their self-worth.
"To me, it's how much of the player's identity is wrapped up in being the athlete," Fish said. "That, to me, is a crucial factor that determines how devastating being labeled as a failure or a bust will ultimately be."
Some of the more prominent draft "busts" over the last 15 years:
QB Ryan Leaf —Was the second overall pick of the 1998 draft, by the San Diego Chargers. Played from 1998-2001. Had 14 touchdown passes and 36 interceptions, going 4-17 as a starter. He played for two teams, his last year with the Dallas Cowboys.
QB Tim Couch — Was the first overall pick of the 1999 draft, by the Cleveland browns. Played from 1999-2003. Had 64 touchdown passes and 65 interceptions, going 22-37 as a starter. His career was all with the Browns.
QB Cade McNown —Was the 12th overall pick of the 1999 draft, by the Chicago Bears. Played from 1999-2000. Had 16 touchdown passes and 19 interceptions, going 3-12 as a starter. His career was all with the Bears.
QB David Carr — Was the first overall pick of the 2002 draft. Played from 2002-2012. Had 65 touchdown passes and 71 interceptions, going 23-56 as a starter. He played for four teams, his last year with the New York Giants.
WR Charles Rogers —Was the 2nd overall pick of the 2003 draft, by the Detroit Lions. Played from 2003-2005. Had 36 receptions, with four touchdowns. His career was all with the Lions.
WR Mike Williams —Was the 10th overall pick of the 2005 draft, by the Detroit Lions. Played from 2005-2011. Had 127 receptions, with five touchdowns. He played for four teams, his last with the Seattle Seahawks.
DE Courtney Brown —Was the first overall pick of the 2000 draft, by the Cleveland Browns. Played from 2000-2005. Had 156 tackles, with 19 sacks. He played for two teams, his last year with the Denver Broncos.
By Rachel Shuster, USA TODAY Sports


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Security Council Reform: Statement by Ambassador Jan Grauls on behalf of the Netherlands and Belgium to the General Assembly
Statement by
H.E. Ambassador Jan Grauls
Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Belgium to the United Nations
on behalf of the Netherlands and Belgium to the General Assembly
on the issue of "The G4 proposal for Security Council Reform"
New York, 26 January 2012
Mr. Chairman,
I have the pleasure to speak on behalf of the Netherlands and Belgium.
I would like to thank you for your letter of December 29, which, among other things, proposes five meetings between today and the end of April to discuss each of the five existing Member States initiatives on Security Council reform.
The Netherlands and Belgium think that this is a prudent yet sensible approach, which will hopefully allow us to get a clear idea of each of the proposals and, more importantly, how they are perceived by the membership. In our view, the process suggested by the Chair also reflects the sense of urgency among the Membership and the wish to envisage next steps in this laborious process. Ideally, the end of this process should be an outcome document that unambiguously reflects where we stand, and that shows ways ahead.
Today, we take a closer look at the G4 proposal on a moderate expansion of the Security Council in both categories of membership, permanent and non-permanent, and an improvement of its working methods.
Mr. Chairman,
Both the Netherlands and Belgium have supported this proposal from the very beginning. And we are not alone on this: the G4 draft resolution has the written support of more than 80 member states, and a significant number of member states have orally expressed their additional support.
We will continue to support this proposal because we believe that, at this moment, it may well be the only concrete option for real progress, provided that all parties look at it with the necessary flexibility and openness. The G4 proposal should not be considered as a Charter changing document. In our view, it is designed as a vehicle that can get negotiations really going. It will set an incremental process in motion, which could eventually lead to a lasting and balanced deal on Security Council reform along the lines of the existing mandate.
The Netherlands and Belgium do not agree with those who claim that the G4 proposal is divisive or that it takes on a piecemeal approach. Rather, it seems to us as being realistic, operational and results-oriented. It is true that it tackles just two of the five Security Council reform issues, but this does not mean that it disregards the other topics. It will provide a start for talks, which can then also focus on the other issues.
Mr. Chairman,
The G4 proposal does not say anything about possible veto rights for new permanent members, nor does it refer to the existing veto rights. We believe that is a wise approach, since the veto is a highly sensitive issue. In later negotiations, it will have to be dealt with as part of the negotiating process. However, the Netherlands and Belgium are of the opinion that an extension of the veto power to possible new Permanent Members of the Security Council would in the present circumstances not benefit the efficiency of the Council. We should not forget that, in the end, this whole reform should lead to a more efficient Council.
The G4 proposal does say something about the working methods of the Security Council. As we have mentioned many times before, real progress has already been made in this field during the past years. I would like to commend, once again, both the S5 and the Members of the Security Council for their efforts in this regard. The improvement of the working methods of the Council is an ongoing process. We should not allow this process to become the victim of a lack of progress on other issues.
Mr. Chairman,
As stated during our intervention in the previous debate in November last year, the Netherlands and Belgium are ready to see if there are other proposals that we can discuss if it turns out that the necessary support for the G4 proposal would not exist. However, we do have the distinct feeling that, of all proposals and ideas about Security Council reform, this is the one that can count on the broadest support among the members of the UN. This is also the most concrete proposal, which can form the basis of real negotiations. We would therefore encourage the G4 to move it forward, as a further step.
We hope that this broad support will be somehow reflected in an outcome document after discussing all five Member States initiatives. We are convinced that under your able chairmanship and with the support of the PGA, we will be able to finally make some progress. Only that way will we be able to preserve the credibility of the United Nations and sincerely improve the legitimacy of the Security Council.
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Despite China's regular efforts to show North Korean leaders the fruits of China's economic changes, Pyongyang has resisted taking similar steps and persists with a "military-first" policy.
BEIJING — A special envoy dispatched to China by North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un spent a second day in Beijing on Thursday continuing what appeared to be fence-mending efforts with the Chinese government, Pyongyang's only significant ally.
Choe Ryong Hae, the North Korean military's top political officer, met Thursday with Liu Yunshan, a member of the Chinese ruling party's top body, but little progress was immediately apparent in shifting North Korea's hard-line policies.
During several months of defying the world with its nuclear weapons program, frequent missile tests and bellicose threats, North Korea also managed to rile Beijing. In February, the Chinese government agreed to impose stiffer United Nations sanctions and has since taken further measures to punish, although not completely isolate, its long-time ally.
Choe, a senior figure in the ruling Worker's Party, is the most senior North Korean to visit China in many months. He met Wednesday with Wang Jiarui, the head of the Chinese leadership's international affairs office.
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North Korea's official Central News Agency reported that Choe spent some of Thursday touring an industrial park in the south of Beijing. Despite China's regular efforts to show North Korean leaders the fruits of China's economic changes, Pyongyang has resisted taking similar steps and persists with a "military-first" policy.
Shi Yinhong, an international relations expert at People's University of China in Beijing, says China "has already substantially changed its position toward North Korea," following months of "humiliation" at North Korea's hands as Pyongyang has ignored Beijing's efforts to calm tensions on the Korean peninsula.
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HELPER - Dean Raymond McEwan, age 76, passed away May 2, 2003 due to heart failure while surrounded by his loving family.
Born Jan. 3, 1927 in Provo, to Junius and Dora Slack McEwan. He married Marian Levin of Provo on Aug. 28, 1953 in Elko, Nev.
Dean worked for Utah Power and Light Co., starting at the Hale Plant at the mouth of Provo Canyon. In 1961 he moved to Helper where he started working at the Carbon Plant at Castle Gate. In September of 1970, he was promoted to a shift supervisor and moved his family to Kemmerer, Wyo. to work at the Naughton Plant. In September of 1972 he was able to transfer back to the Carbon Plant and move back to Helper. Dean resided in Helper until August of 2002 when he tragically lost the love of his life. At that time he decided to move into the Heirloom Inn in Price.
Dean had a great love for travel and he especially loved flying and piloting his own plane, which he took his family on many trips. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and a past officer of the Slovenian Home in Spring Glen. Dean was a life member of the Price Elks Lodge 1550, where he was a past officer.
Survived by daughter, Mary Hawkins, Helper; son and daughter-in-law, Michael (LuJean) McEwan, Price; brothers, Harold (Lois) McEwan, Pleasant Grove; Lynn (Suzy) McEwan, Ft. Collins, Colo.; sisters-in-law, Bernice McEwan, Sacramento, Calif.; Lois Levin, Provo; grandson, Jeff Hawkins, Salt Lake City; as well as many nieces, nephews and a community of friends. Preceded in death by wife of 48 years; brother, Sheldon McEwan; parents; and brother-in-law, Richard Levin.
The family would like to thank everyone at Castleview Hospital for dad's care. And a big thank you to Shauna and Dave O'Brien and the entire staff at the Heirloom Inn for all the love and support they gave to dad in his last year of life.
Funeral service May 7, 2 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Wednesday one hour prior to service. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery, Helper. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dean's memory to the Carbon County Humane Society, 1419 Valleyview Drive, Wellington, UT 84542.
HELPER-Lois Powell Stamatakis, age 87, passed away May 1, at the Harmony House in Helper.
She was born Oct. 23, 1915 in Price, to George Preston and Sarah Hall Powell. She married Pete Steve Stamatakis in 1932 in Ely, Nev. He died Aug. 17, 1976.
Lois was a lifelong resident of Carbon County, where she cooked for the Elks, Carbon Country Club and the Century for many years. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting afghans and quilts for her family. She will be dearly missed by her family.
She is survived by three sons, Steve (Vivien) Stamatakis, Pete (Sharon) Stamatakis, Joel (Valerie) Stamatakis, all of Price; sister, Betty Strickland, Louisiana; eight loving grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held May 6 at 2 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's one hour prior to services. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
HELPER-Mary "Dukes" Jerant died in a Price nursing home May 2, after an extended illness. She was 94. Mrs. Jerant was born March 2, 1909, in Engleville, Colo. to Joseph and Carmella Berzellera Mazzarise. She married Frank A. Jerant in Walsenburg, Colo. on Sept. 28, 1928.
In 1945, the Jerants moved to Utah where Frank worked in a number of Carbon County coal mines before his retirement in 1967 from Carbon Fuel Co. near Helper. He died Nov. 23, 1993. Mrs. Jerant worked as a cook at Helper Central and Sally Mauro Elementary schools in Helper for the Carbon School District. She also cooked for the Carbon Country Club and Price Elks Lodge. She was a member of the Stella D'America (Italian) Lodge No. 77. An active parishioner of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Helper, Mrs. Jerant was a member of the choir and the Altar Society. She was best known for her tireless church work, including selling tickets for fund-raising projects and helping with the preparation of countless meals at parish-sponsored events, including after funerals for family members of the deceased. In 1977, Mrs. Jerant was named St. Anthony's Parish Woman of the Year.
Survivors include daughter, Alberta Rose (Joe) Rolando, Helper; son Frank A. (Sherry) Jerant, Salinas, Calif.; six grandchildren, Joe F. (Jan) Rolando, Sandy; JoAnn Rolando, Madison, Wis.; R. Jean Rolando, Park City; Marianne (Troy) Kale, Billings, Mont.; Dr. Tony (Lisa) Jerant, Sacramento, Calif.; and Michael Jerant, Mountain View, Calif; and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Jerant is preceded in death by sisters, Julia Montarano, Mary Sarter, Jennie Faro and Rose Ghiradelli; and brothers, Sam "Brownie" Mazzarise and Tony Mazzarise.
Funeral Mass will be held May 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Helper. Vigil service Monday at the church. Family will be at the church Tuesday one hour prior to services. Burial, Mountain View Cemetery, Helper, under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home.
PRICE-Our loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Dora May Gragg Ceal, age 71, joined her dearly departed on April 30 in Price.
She was born Jan. 2, 1932 in Peerless, Utah to Samuel and Lenore Howard Gragg. She married George Henry Ceal, Jan. 14, 1948 in Castle Dale. He died Feb. 8.
Dora May was a kind and loving person who had a deep love for Jesus. She was a lifelong resident of Carbon County and she truly enjoyed everyone she met. Dora May enjoyed watching TV and caring for her special cat, "Kitty Kay". She will be dearly missed by her family.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons, Lenore (James) Pendleton, James (Rose) Ceal, David Ceal, Patsy Jean Pilling, all of Price; three sisters, Vivian Martin, Calif.; Patsy Gragg, Price; Claudia Gragg, Price; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, son Sammy; grandson, Ronnie Ceal; brothers, Damon and Gene Gragg; infant sister, Gloria Jean.
Funeral services were held May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment, Price City Cemetery.
Alex Reid Tidwell, age 64, of Gusher, passed away April 30, bringing joy to others doing what he loved, dancing.
He was born Nov. 24, 1938, in Wellington, to "Colonel" Delbert Cloyd and Crystal Palmer Tidwell. He married Shirley K. Jacob. They later divorced. He attended Weber State College and the College of Eastern Utah, and excelled in creative writing.
Alex served in the army during the Korean war, and then came back to work in the coal mines and the oil fields near Price.
He considered himself an "Old Cowboy," and loved anything to do with horses and the Old West. He owned and operated a cattle ranch in Wellington. He wrote cowboy stories and poetry, and enjoyed the history of the American West. He searched out some of the old trails used by the cowboys. His father ran horses for Butch Cassidy and, consequently, Alex had a special affinity for Butch. He was a member of the "Wagoneer Club" in Roosevelt, driving horse-drawn wagons and stage coaches. He would round up wild horses on the Book cliffs with one of his best friends, John Clark. He enjoyed animals, trained a badger to be a pet and once saved a fawn from the grasp of a mountain lion. He enjoyed dancing at the Crossroads Senior Center. He loved and adored his kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his children, Ty R. (Roxanne) Tidwell, Lehi; Amy K. (Ray "Bug" Pearson) Tidwell, Spanish Fork; grandchildren, Lacie and Austin Tidwell, Trevor and Mitchell Jeppson, RayLynn and Cory Alex Pearson, Bailey Johnson, a special friend Susan Collier, Ioka; family friend Juanita Nash, Roosevelt; brothers and sisters Dick (Maxine) Tidwell, Ferron; Myra (Dave) Arellano, Wellington; Shanna (Roy) Edward, North Salt Lake; Sylvia (Mickey) Bradley, OK; Kathy Thomas, Orangeville; Judy Schmidt, Wash.; Leoma Sampier, Price; and Penny (Joe) Arriola, Wellington.
He was preceded in death by grandson Cory Ray Pearson and brother Cactus.
Graveside services were held May 5, at the Wellington Cemetery under the direction of Hullinger Mortuary.


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Love, 2000
wooden plinth, discarded cemetery flowers, cast plaster, brass plate, fabric, card, perspex
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Q: In addressing your work, The Most Reverend Ian George, Archbishop of Adelaide, wrote: 'Mourning is one of those crucial and unusual elements of human expression which none of us can evade but few of us understand.' You have approached death through the themes of memory, love and loss: how have you come to consider
A: I see my art as a reflection of my inner self, therefore having its origins at a personal level. The Memory, Love and Loss series was an exploration into the experiences of loss and mourning in my own life. Peoples' response to this work heightened my insight into the commonality of significant life experiences and emotions shared by
Q: Your interest in discarded objects as materials for your art has particular significance. How have you come to be working with these materials?
A: My attraction to symbolism, I think, led me to explore a source
Q: The manifestation of emotion in a shrine is a fascinating cultural ritual. Are you interested in the significance of ritual in our social environment?
A: Yes, very much. Ritual gives meaning to life, both internally and externally. As social beings we have a deep need to discover who we are. Our search for the meaning of life is universal. On a recent trip to Bali I was enthralled by the sense of ritual which forms an integral part of daily living. For me this was a spiritual feast, feeding my soul and also offering the nucleus for rich artistic possibilities.
What is well planted cannot be uprooted
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How do I know about the world?
By what is within me.
Stephanie Dowrick, The Universal Heart, 2000
Q: To what extent is your work informed by a consciousness of women's social roles?
A: My early work did focus on issues directly relating to womens' lives and the social roles they play. Exploring themes such as fragmentation, isolation, glass ceilings, metamorphosis, being boxed in and breaking free allowed me to discover where, and how, as woman, I 'fitted in'. This became my own personal soul searching - a journey of self discovery.
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Savard can't argue he didn't get a chance...
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October 16 2008 11:39AM
Pierre LeBrun broke the news this morning that the Chicago Blackhawks have fired head coach Denis Savard, fresh off a 4–1 win against Phoenix.
Chicago has a 1-2-1 record, which doesn't seem like anything to get panicked over (as opposed to, say, the Ducks' record). Regardless, when a coach is fired four games into a season, there aren't a lot of possibilities as to why. Savard's record this season certainly hasn't been bad enough or prolonged enough to be fired over, so either Wirtz/Tallon/Co are insanely trigger-happy, or something behind the scenes led to this.
Here's part of what what Savard had to say:
"The only thing I can say is that last year I thought I did a heck of a job with our young kids. Eight to 10 rookies in our lineup. We had a bit of a slow start this year but I thought the team was on the right track. I guess it goes with the territory. As a coach you're judged on wins and losses."
Blackhawks GM Dave Tallon had the following to say:
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Savard took over from fired head coach Trent Yawney midway through 2006–07, and did an excellent job in his only full season with the club, posting a 40-34-8 record with a young club last season. He's been in the Blackhawks' organization as either head or assistant coach since his retirement in 1997, and spent all or part of 13 of his 17 seasons as a player with the team, scoring more than 1000 points while in Chicago.
To replace Savard, the Blackhawks have promoted recently hired amateur scout (and ex-Avalanche coach) Joel Quenneville to the head coaching position. Here's a direct quote from a Darren Dreger article from late last month, reporting the hiring:
If the Blackhawks lose four out of five games, will Denis Savard be looking over his shoulder? Hawks general manager Dale Tallon scoffs at the suggestion. "That's not it at all," Tallon told TSN. "That's not why we brought him in. Joel is here to help me more than anything," Tallon added. Tallon says Quenneville and Savard have talked and there are no issues or concerns.
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October 16 2008, 12:14PM
"Denis is forever a part of our organization."
Apparently not! Al Davis isnt a silent owner in Chicago is he? HAHA.
So how many more losses for the ducks before the rumors of Savard to Anaheim start popping up?
Unleaded; Although I think Savard did a pretty good job with Chicago, certainly good enough that he deserved a longer stay, I don't think he would be a particularily good choice for Anaheim.
Too many ego's and bad attitudes on that team. I don't think he would command enough authority.
Mind you with Brian Burke looking like he is doing all he can to recieve his own pink slip, you never know.
I welcome all news of choas in the front offices of our Western Conference competition. Coaching continuity only makes sence for teams on the rise. I hope Tallon cost his team a few critical wins.
Chaos not choas...
I also welcome news of choas with cheese.
October 16 2008, 01:23PM
There may very well be good reason for the firing, but the timing here is atrocious. If the Hawks wanted to go a different direction, they should have pushed Savard out over the summer and let Quenneville have the team out of TC.
I was surprised only to the fact they did this after 4 games. I figured Savard would be gome prior to the season starting or after 20 games. You knew something had to be cooking though as a guy like Queneville doesn't take a regional scouting position without some sort of chance of being promoted. This is one of the few instances I feel bad for the coach. Savard had the Hawks playing an exciting brand of hockey that was putting fans in the seats and he got canned for his efforts.
Dale Tallon should also be worried about his job. I hear he's not the one who decided to hire Christobal Huet. And with Bowman and son in the organisation, Tallon has to be expendable.
I think it really goes back to Bowman. The press portrays him as this doddering old genius but there's no doubt that you can't be that successful without having at least cut a few throats along the way and the way I see it is that Savard was the latest one to feel the blade.
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that I'm surprised by all the positive comments. This string is a good value, but plays terrible in my opinion. No control at
inconsistent response off the stringbed, and it moves all over the place. It also broke in only 11 games and 13 games. I'm a
4.5 -
5.0 player big strokes and lots of spin. I would say there are a lot of strings out there of similar value that play and last
better. Very disappointing string!
From: Brian, 7/13
Comments: I am an all-court 4.0 player and I use this string very frequently as a cross (and occasionally as a
in my Wilson BLX Pro Staff 95. I combine either hybrid setup w/ a co-poly and I sure get a bang for my buck, literally! The
Micro plays similar to high end multis with a bit of a crisp feel, yet is still very affordable. I break multis within a month but
the feel of them as well as string in the comfort of my own home. This string fits the bill there too! Easy to string and
available in
reels so you can constantly restring if needed. And in terms of the comments mentioned earlier about the Micro feeling
similar to
natural gut, I pretty much agree. Not exactly like gut, but (in terms of playability and feel) its right up there, especially when
as a main string w/ a poly in the cross.
From: Shane, 5/13
Comments: Wow! I have read most of the comments posted for this string and would have to agree with all of
positives. I'm a racquetball stringer by trade and let me tell you that this string is very durable and has virtually eliminated
all of
my string breaker players problems. And the price factor and this string is a winner. Job well done.
From: James, 4/13
Comments: I agree with Brian Wise. I have been using the same set up in my Head Prestige Mid at 45lbs. I
remember that the suggested tension for this string is between 45-55 lbs. If you string it beyond 52 it feels like a board.
The new
trend among pros now is natural gut in the mains and poly in the crosses, so this is a cheaper alternative with very nice
From: Martin, 9/12
Comments: Super comfortable and moderately powerful. It isn't much for creating a lot of spin, but a lot of
would like this when you weigh the price against the performance.
From: Paul, 5/12
Comments: If you like a firm crisp feeling synthetic than these are for you. They are too firm for my taste.
holds up well but I like a more comfortable hit.
From: Anon, 4/12
Comments: I've only had one hit with the OG-Sheep Micro (played 3
superset doubles) as a cheaper and more durable alternative to Wilson
NXT. Both these strings were in crosses at 55lbs with RPM Blast in
mains also at 55lbs in my Aero Pro Drive French Open. I'm a hyper-
aggressive heavy topspin forehand, flattish/more normal backhand
counterpuncher with highly variable pace on serves - 90 to 170km/h -
on either first or second. Compared to the NXT, the OG definitely
provides more power, but a little too much perhaps, as a lot of balls
that would have gone in with any previous string setup I've had were
sailing into the back fence. Similar deal with serves: I have never
had to hold back this much on my second serve before for fear of them
actually sailing past the baseline. My serve certainly feels more
effortlessly faster with the OG, but isn't any faster if I really go
for it. So obviously, power is not an issue for the string if that's
what you're after. I figure the sailing balls is just something I need
to get used to. NXT provides far better feel for me, particularly on
volleys. I find the OG very mushy in comparison. Both are quite soft
and didn't make my hand sore like a full bed of RPM does. I can't say
too much for durability yet, but it does look to have less signs of
wear than the NXT after the first session, so given that, it should
last longer than the two weeks the NXT lasted.
From: Ben, 2/12
Comments: A very good playing string, lively with lots of power, good feel on impact - somewhat crisp for a
gut and not mushy. Surprisingly good spin when fresh. However, the major drawback is it loses tension VERY FAST. I have
more sets of this string than any other, that I have lost track how many I've gone through. I always had the feeling it had
tension maintenance but I never confirmed it and it usually broke quickly anyways. This time I strung two identical frames
at the
same time with different gauges in the mains to see which I liked better. I played with both frames for about 15min and
stuck with the thicker gauge and played about 3 hours with it. Then I switched to the other racket and wow, it felt stiff in
comparison! I was surprised how much tension it had lost. By comparison I feel that poly does not lose so much tension,
rather it
loses elasticity and goes dead. Usually I find the string bed of a dead poly (about 10-12 hours for a good string) feels much
in firmness as a poly string bed with only 30min use, the major difference is liveliness, power, & spin. Gosen OG Sheep
Micro does
play fantastic when it is fresh, so if you go through strings quickly the tension loss may present so much of a problem.
From: Anon, 1/12
Comments: This string is great. I really like the feel and is also powerful. I put them in the crosses with Solinco
Bite 16L. This is a great combo and is softer on the arm than full poly. Durability is also really good. This string is better
some high price multi's such as NXT. This is a great string and price makes it even better.
From: Chris. 08/11
Comments: Great string. Very good power, spin, and control. Better than any synthetic gut I have tried. This is
new string of choice.
From: Ahsan. 7/11
Comments: Easily one of the best, if not the best, synthetic string on the market. What makes it even better:
price. Do not be fooled by the price and think that these strings are cheap and worthless, since these strings play and
fantastic, as if they cost $15-20. I put them in the crosses with Luxilon Big Banger ALU Power in the mains, and the Gosen
Sheep Micro 16 provides incomparable feel and finesse. Wilson NXT Tour just does not compare, the Gosen OG-Sheep
Micro 16 is
not only much cheaper, but it also provides much better feel and is far more durable. If you are looking for a great synthetic
this is by far the best. As close to natural gut as you can get, without the cost.
From: Nick. 07/11
Comments: I had posted previously about using OG Sheep Micro 16 as a cross string, which works well.
Recently, I
tried it as a main at 56lbs, with Tourna Big Hitter Blue Rough 17 in the crosses at 53lbs (K six one tour 90). It's even better
as a
main, supported by a poly cross. Excellent feel. Excellent pop. Outstanding spin. Great control. What a value (for both
especially since I have them on reels). Also, there is very little string movement with this set up, which is great with my
string pattern (16 X 19).
From: Brian, Wise, VA, USA, 03/11
Comments: This is a great value string. My friend recommended to me and told me it is the best synthetic gut
there and the feel is as close to real "Gut" for fraction of the price. I used it and love how soft and great feel I was getting
from it.
Put the Sheep OG 16L on the Cross, and MSV Hex 17L Poly for Main and you a great combo of soft feel, spin, and power.
Love this
and will stick with this string for many years to come.
From: Frank, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 02/11
Comments: Personally, it's the best synthetic string. I've tried every brand of synthetics out there, this is the
well balanced in feel, spin & control. I am using the clear one in my Babolat aero pro, Yonex rds 001, Head microgel radical
and the 16L gauge version on my head prestige mp (fxp & youtek). If you don't like this string especially the negative
below.. send it to me.
From: Triggz, Huntsville, TX, USA, 01/11
Comments: I have used both Gosen and Head Master. Gosen is more crisp and consistent and easier to
string. Feel
wise, Gosen is more consistent longer.
From: Ted, CA, USA, 07/10
Comments: I've used many brands of synthetic gut strings in the past. The Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 16 is the
best so
far. Not only is it relatively inexpensive but it is durable and I hit great shots with it. I strung it at 27.5 kilo on my Slazenger
Silhouette 95. Initially I had doubts about this string but after hitting with it, I am now making this string my only string for
Silhouette 95.
From: Paul, Gaithersburg, MD, USA. 4/10
Comments: In a full bed, these strings are up to par with other synthetic guts. It feels crisp and lively and plays
similar to Wilson ulta syn gut and gamma tnt2 but is a bit stiffer. What I think the string lacks (again in comparison to other
gut) is pop and comfort. It doesn't make the ball pop/explode off its string bed (like Wilson stamina, head syn gut pps) nor
does it
feel plush and ooze comfort (like Gosen nanosilver); the Gosen micros are just lost in the middle.. They are however pretty
and of course comes in a very very attractive price. I DEFINITELY recommend that you try them first before buying an entire
From: Ross, Fremont, CA, USA, 02/10
Comments: I use this string in the crosses with Wilson enduro mono is the mains. the string feels great in a
with a poly, is softens the string bed, adds touch, power,its durable and is easy on the arm. This also a an awesome value
for the
money. awesome string.
From: Jared, Coppell, TX, USA 01/10
Comments: Great durability. Used this in crosses with poly mains and in both racquets, the
poly broke first, which never happened before in my hybrid string jobs. While it lasts a long
time, it does lose some playability after about 8 sets. Overall, a great value and I will be
buying again.
From: Mark, USA 09/09
Comments: Very good string, plays better, crisper, and pockets better than Prince and Wilson Synthetics, and
more durable. Great all around. Still, I'd recommend making a hybrid with Polylon for better durability (the NanoCubic was
more durable, but a bit too stiff for me)
From: Ken, Davis, CA, USA 07/09
Comments: I came across the above reviews that impressed me and, consequently, ordered a pack of Gosen
Sheep Micro 16 to replace Head Master 15 string that came with my brand-new Head Microgel Mid which performed really
with it. Oh boy, was I in for a negative surprise: Gosen Og-Sheep Micro 16 performed worse for power, marginally better for
control, and marginally better for spin but almost as bad as Head Master 15. Anybody can explain to me how the same
string can
perform bad and be "fantastic"? In mean time, Prince Attitude 16 is my another budget string candidate for the Head
Microgel Mid.
From: Mark, Flushing, NEW York, USA. 06/09
Comments: I strung these in the crosses with Blue Gear in the mains. The mains are at 58lbs and the Gosen is
at 62
lbs, and it works out great. I have hit around 6 hours with the same set and it seems to be maintaining tension very well
and has
not showed any sign of wear.
From: Federer4life. 3/09
Comments: There's no vibration when you hit off center so if you don't like strings that play like this... I
you hybrid it.
From: Anon. 3/09
Comments: I am a 4.0-4.5 level player who is a sort of a baseline counter-puncher (I don't provide a lot of my
power, but go for precision/change-ups) with a fairly strong serve. I play with both a Head FXP Prestige Team and Head
Monster. Both are strung with Babolat Pro Hurricane 16/Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 16 at 57/57 lbs. If you feel the OG-Sheep,
it has a
very slight roughness, but no outer-wraps like the Gamma Ruff string. It has great durability for the quality and price (12+
hrs.). It
softens my mains and adds a little spin it seems. It's probably the best syn gut I have ever played with (and those include
Stamina, Prince Syn Gut w/ Duraflex, and Gamma Syn Gut w/ WearGuard). Groundstrokes are a little short, but that is
until the strings soften up some. Serves are great, but lack the pop (again, need to soften up). And I haven't tried any
volleys yet.
Overall, a great string- definitely a favorite.
From: Beau, Okanogan, WA, USA, 01/09
Comments: This is a great string I have a K tour and use a Gosen micro 16 with the Babolat pro hurricane tour
it is working very well I may say
From: Jason, La Palma, CA, USA, 01/09
Comments: This string is great! I have only strung my racquet once with this string and it is yet to break. The
thing about it too, is that it is not dead either. I can hit every shot well with this string, and they are long-lasting and cheap!
From: Nick, Orange County, California, USA. 12/08
Comments: This string is very handy in my tennis game. It puts the right amount of topspin
and lands in the court every time and no extra tone or action is needed. It's perfect for players who have a lot of power, but
control their shots. Also, they last a long time! 10/10
From: Chris M, Salinas, CA, U.S.A. 4/08
Comments: Great string, great price and it's also made in Japan. I use this string for my crosses. I use natural
for my mains. This combo seems to work best for me. I play in some 50 tournaments a year and I use a lot of string. I also
do my
own stringing. Cold temperatures can cause the natural gut and OG Sheep Micro to lose some of their pop. So, it's best
keep your
racquets in a warm place and not in the trunk of your car. There is no better or lower priced synthetic gut string than OG
Micro. Everyone loves it except possibly the sheep.
From: Dudmore Lizard. San Francisco, CA. 10/07
Comments: If you are trying to decide between a reel of this or Babolat super fine play, get the OG Micro
down. It plays so much better; the Superfine play is lifeless compared to this.
From: Nori, New York, NY, USA, 06/07
Comments: Best string I have played with on my nSix-One 18/20, M-Fil 200 and Max 200G. As a chronic string
breaker it is relatively economical. I hit pace with spin or flat from the back, and have soft hands at net. Gosen OG-Sheep
delivers in tension maintenance, playability and durability above Prince Synthetic Gut with and without duraflex. OG-Sheep
is also better to me than the following multifilaments in 16g and 17g--LF Supreme, Alpha, and Zyex. I preferred the 16g
Sheep Micro over 17g. 17g sounded fragile or about to snap on my racquet whenever I applied pace on the ball.
From: Jason, Stanford, CA USA 06/06
Comments: This string is great, I use it on my Pro Staff 6.0. Its the best string I ever used, seriously I've been
searching for
the perfect string, next I'm going to hybrid it with Big Banger Alu Power Rough, hope everything will work out. Pro Staff
6.0 85
sq. in
strung @ 55 lbs.
From: First Name: Max City, State, Country: Long Beach, Ca. USA
Comments: This string adds some good feel to my game. I am a 6.0 level
tournament player. I especially like to use it on the crosses with Luxilon Big Banger ALU
Power for the mains. It doesn't take away any power or control away from the ALU Power,
but it adds a ton of touch and feel. This is a great choice of string. And to top it all off, the
price tag is unbelievable.
From: Shahin, Saratoga, CA, USA. 08/04
Comments: Good stuff! It can hold the tension quite well. It gives me the comfort
I need! It's a great string to try!
From: Quan, Anaheim, Ca, USA. 7/03
Comments: A great all-around string at a cheap price. I've tried all the expensive
multifilaments and gut and haven't found a string that significantly outperforms Sheep Micro.
It rates very good in all the categories: power, control and touch/feel. Durability and tension
maintenance are also better than average and certainly better than any multifilament.
From: Clay, Sebastopol, CA. USA 10/02
Comments: After playing extensively with Prince Synthetic Gut (both traditional
and Synthetic Gut Duraflex) and Gamma Synthetic Gut, I think Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 16 is
clearly superior. The string feels great right after stringing, and maintains its tension well
until it breaks. There is a nice balance between power and control, with good spin. My only
problem with the string has been that it breaks after 6-8 hours of play. I am a 4.5 level
player, hitting with pace and topspin, using a Babolat Pure Control racquet at 57 lbs.
From: Jeff, Atlanta, GA. USA 9/02
Comments: I play with the Pro Staff 6.0 - a very stiff stick, and I string it fairly tight.
Some other economical strings I've tried cause too much vibration and take too long to break
in - i.e., feel like a board for too long after stringing. The Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 16 is a very
comfortable string right from the first swing after a re-stringing, and seems to hold it's
tension well. It's the right string for this racquet.
Guido, Santa Cruz, CA. 2/02
Comments:Gosen Og-Sheep Micro 16 (or 17) feels like Prince Synthetic Gut but
with much better feel and a little softer, though just as crisp.
From: Silvers, Message Board post, USA, 11/01
Comments: Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 16 is fantastic string. I've been using it for
years. I go through a fair amount of string each year. I'm always trying some of the newer
(more expensive) stuff, but OG Micro Sheep is my mainstay. Really can't say I've found
anything else with it's combination of playability, durability and cost.
From: Dan, Davisburg, MI. USA 12/00
Comments: Gosen OG-Sheep Micro 16 is a terrific string. It's great for those who
break strings once a month. It has great playability and it's one of those strings that we can
afford and string by ourselves.
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1200 Square foot house with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air. Garage with electricity. Fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, all linens provided, satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi, Stocked fishing pond, fishing guide service available Campfire ring, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, BBQ grills, swimming pool, electric boat parking. Pets allowed. Open all year.
For an enjoyable stay, choose from one of four cabins, a two-bedroom or three-bedroom house. There are campfire rings, grills, picnic tables and a playground. Parking with electric hook-ups for boats. Fishing guide service is also available. Close to Lake Shelbyville and Lithia Springs Marina. Open April-October.
Affordable vacation rental home located in the heart of Shelbyville. Enjoy spacious rooms, fully stocked kitchen, outdoor playground. Sleeps up to 15. Pets are allowed and open all year.
Secluded environment nestled on 40 acres. 792 Square foot cabin with master bedroom, dining area, kitchen, bath, open living area with fireplace. Will accommodate 12 people. There is a fishing pond, picnic tables, and hiking trails.
Attractive, two story updated home with a fenced backyard. Minutes from Lake Shelbyville and just blocks to downtown. House has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a queen sleeper sofa for up to 8 guests. Fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, towels & linens provided. Streaming TV, Wi-Fi, A/C. Deck with seating, charcoal grill, Two night minimum Open Year round. Please call for pet policy.
Three Story, six bedroom log home on 30 acres with fireplace, large deck, kitchen, central air, spa, large meeting room, trail rides, continental breakfast, TV, VCR, 5-person spa, gas grill and 2 charcoal grills. Next to Hidden Springs State Forest.
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