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LLM in Public International Law
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Apply online for the LLM in Public International Law:
Read the LLM application checklist.
On the application form you will be applying for entry to your chosen LLM programme. All individual module choices will be finalised after enrolment and induction. You will have a two-week induction and a full week of teaching before making your selection to enable you to make an informed final choice.
Taught Modules
To specialise in this area, you must select 90 credits of modules from this list and do your compulsory dissertation in the same field of law (45 credits). The additional 45 credits of taught modules can be in this area or can be unrelated and therefore selected from the full list of LLM available modules.
All modules are 45 credits unless otherwise stated below.
Note: Not all of the modules listed will be available in any one year. Any modules not available in the forthcoming academic session will be marked as soon as this information is confirmed by teaching academics.
- QLLM023 Courts in Comparative Perspective (Not running in 2014-15)
- QLLM034 External Relations Law of the European Union
- QLLM047 International and Comparative Social Justice (Not running in 2014-15)
- QLLM053 International Criminal Law
- QLLM054 International Economic Law
- QLLM055 International Environmental Law
- QLLM057 International Law of Armed Conflict and the Use of Force
- QLLM058 International Law of the Sea
- QLLM059 International Law on the Rights of the Child
- QLLM062 International Tax Law
- QLLM064 International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement
- QLLM068 Law of Economic Crime (Not running in 2014-15)
- QLLM069 Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies
- QLLM071 Law of Treaties
- QLLM089 Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources (Not running in 2014-15)
- QLLM096 Climate Change Law and Policy
- QLLM097 International Natural Resources Law
- QLLM105 Cyberspace Law
- QLLM121 International Trade and Intellectual Property Law
- QLLM127 International Human Rights Law
- QLLM130 Terrorism and Human Rights
- QLLM134 Regulation of International Trade
- QLLM146 Energy Regulation and Policy (22.5 credits)
- QLLM161 International Cybercrimes and Investigations
- QLLM167 Indigenous Rights: Selected Issues in Practice and Theory (22.5 credits Semester 1)
- QLLM168 International Law and Indigenous Peoples (22.5 credits Semester 2)
- QLLM173 Terrorism and Human Rights: Constitutional Perspectives (22.5 credits Semester 1)
- QLLM174 Migration, Security and Human Rights (22.5 credits Semester 1)
- QLLM175 International Refugee and Migration Law
- QLLM176 International Refugee Law (22.5 credits Semester 1)
- QLLM177 International Migration Law (22.5 credits Semester 2)
- QLLM186 International Investment Law and Policy
- QLLM187 International Investment Law (22.5 credits Semester 1)
- QLLM188 Regulation of International Investment and Public Policy (22.5 credits Semester 2)
Teachers contributing to this programme include:
- Professor Peter Alldridge
- Dr Gail Evans
- Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice
- Professor Johanna Gibson
- Professor Julia Hornle
- Professor Rosa Lastra
- Dr Rafael Leal-Arcas
- Professor Kate Malleson
- Professor Loukas Mistelis
- Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas
- Professor Phoebe Okowa
- Dr Christiana HJI Panayi
- Joy Svasti-Salee
- Professor George Walker
Nicolás Rodríguez Serna, Colombia
LLM in Public International Law, School of Law Scholarship Winner 2012-13
Before coming to London, I finished my LLB at Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia, qualified as a lawyer and practiced International and Human Rights Law with UNHCR through its Partner Agency in Colombia, SNPS (Caritas). After working with them and researching for my second book, I knew that I had to start thinking about my next step - and this is when the idea of coming to London for an LLM started taking shape in my mind. I ended up choosing Queen Mary because it best reflects what both International Law and London are all about - excellence, competitiveness, multiculturalism and a perfect balance between upholding respected traditions and seeking ground-breaking solutions for the world we live in.
I arrived two months ago, and couldn't be happier. My classes in international law are filled with students from every jurisdiction, and the professors have great experience not only in academia but also in litigation, policy making and advocacy. I'm challenged every day to work harder, learn more and understand it all - and this is exactly the kind of challenge that makes moving halfway across the world a fantastic decision. One week ago, I started a fellowship at the Refugee Law Initiative at the University of London and am extremely excited to be able to work with leading academics in the field. Next year, I'm hoping to collaborate with human rights litigation in international organizations, and then - who knows? London is about as competitive as a city can get, but if there is something that I'm absolutely sure about, it's that all I'm doing now, and all that I hope to accomplish in the future, I owe to a smart decision to choose the right place. More than anything else, the intellectual strength you develop here, and Queen Mary's imprint on your personal, professional and academic history are things that will accompany you for the rest of your life.
Elisabeth Lees, UK
LLM in Public International Law 2009-10
School of Law Scholarship Winner; University of London Georg Schwarzenberger Prize in International Law 2010-11, Joint Winner
"After qualifying as a barrister, I spent six months in Africa, four of which were spent as an Intern in Chambers at the International Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania. Following my return to the UK I practiced as a criminal barrister at 23 Essex Street Chambers, undertaking both prosecution and defence work until, in March 2006, I began to work as Crown Counsel at the Legal Department for the Government of the Cayman Islands. I maintained my interest in International Criminal Law and was fortunate enough to be awarded a Pegasus Scholarship from the Honourable Society of Inner Temple. This meant that I could complete a further Internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in 2007, this time with the Office of the Prosecution. Whilst there, I assisted with training Rwandan prosecutors in Kigali as well as assisting the Prosecution in the Butare Case.
I decided to do an LLM so I would have the theoretical knowledge of International Criminal Law to compliment my practical experience as a prosecutor in order to move my career into the field of International Criminal Law. I met lots of very interesting people – both students and lecturers. Doing the LLM after working for several years was far harder than I expected and it was great to have the support of colleagues and teachers. I hope that my career will develop further in the field of International Criminal Law. I am currently gaining further experience as Crown Counsel, in the Cayman Islands where cases range from rape and child abuse to fraud and murder."
Wuhong Shi, China
LLM in Public International Law, Chevening Winner, 2010-2011
Before studying at Queen Mary, University of London, I worked in the Legal Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. With the aspiration to become a legal expert with world-class expertise, I won the Chevening Scholarship to pursue an LLM degree in the UK through harsh competition.
I chose Queen Mary mainly because of its prestige in law. It boasts internationally renowned scholars and a wide variety of legal courses including those closely related to my work, law of treaties, international criminal law, climate change law and policy, just to name a few…
Teachers here are highly committed, competent and ready to offer learned and expertise guidance, seminars are greatly interactive with thorough discussions and extensive case studies. Through one year's intensive study, I am far better armed to put what I have learned into real practice.
After graduation, I will resume the foreign legal service. The sound and solid legal training that I have received at Queen Mary will no doubt prove a great asset in my future career development.
Nneka Okechukwu, Nigeria
LLM Public International Law 2007-2008
"I found out about Queen Mary during my undergraduate years in the University of Lagos, Nigeria. The Dean of the Faculty of Law at that time was an alumni of Queen Mary and recommended it. I then discovered through my online research that Queen Mary not only has a world-renown LLM programme, but also that the school's law programme had a 5 star rating.
Another feature of the Queen Mary LLM which I found very appealing was the fact that a student has the freedom to structure his or her programme to suit his or her preferences and career goals.
The fact that Queen Mary is one of the largest multi-faculty colleges of the University of London helped to seal the deal for me.
I am presently pursuing an LLM in Queen Mary with a specialisation in Public International Law. Not being used to this system of lecturing, I was initially unsure of myself. However, I soon discovered that the seminars encouraged and challenged students to consider different aspects of the issues and showed me capabilities I didn't know I had.
I now participate enthusiastically in every class. I particularly like the fact that for some classes, visiting lecturers are invited to enlighten us on the practical application of all we learn. Upon the completion of my programme, I hope to obtain employment in an international organization such as the African Union or the United Nations. I am confident that with a degree from Queen Mary I will be a force to be reckoned with in the field of international public law."
Ksenia Bakina, UK
LLM Public International Law 2008-9
"I decided to study an LLM at Queen Mary as I had already completed an LLB with the University and admired the teaching styles of many of the professors, their supportive attitude and the welcoming atmosphere the university has.
During the LLB I studied English and European Law and therefore wanted to explore a new area -Public International Law. I thoroughly enjoyed the LLM not just because of the excellent level of teaching and interesting discussions carried out in class but also because of the vast variety of specialist courses.
Also, I had an opportunity to attend the Frankfurt International Investment Moot Court whilst studying the International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement course, which was an unforgettable and exciting experience. This course and involvement in the Moot Court has influenced my decision to pursue a career in International Investment Arbitration."
Cem Arsiray, Germany
LLM in Public International Law, 2008-2009
"Before finishing my undergrad in Germany, I applied for a couple of universities in the UK and got accepted at all of these colleges.
I chose Queen Mary, University of London, to pursue my graduate studies for various reasons. First of all, I was impressed by the very helpful, quick and friendly administrative staff during the application procedure, who supported me in all sorts of matters and made me feel welcome from the very beginning.
Secondly and for the first time ever, I had the chance to tailor my courses according to my personal interests - after five years of very stiff curricula in my German law school.
Queen Mary, University of London provided a varied and interesting list of courses and I eventually opted for the LLM in Public International Law and was positively surprised by the contents of the courses. First and foremost, I was thrilled by Norah Gallagher and Professor Loukas Mistelis' class on International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement.
Without really knowing what this class would be like and without having ever heard of investment arbitration before, I can now say that this is the area where I will hopefully work in the future. In that sense, the QMUL LLM was a real eye-opener.
More generally, I was able to profit from the quality of the academic staff and the easy access to the teaching materials. The very international and highly motivated student community and the direct contact to the teaching staff made it possible to experience an extremely valuable academic discourse. Being in London also had a share in this. As a student of the University of London, we had also access to the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, which is the best law library I have ever seen.


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I left Facebook for Google+.
So I deleted my Facebook account yesterday. I did replace it with a new clean account since I need to use it for research purposes, but I've added no friends. It's a ghost town.
Facebook is a bit odd - it's perceived as a way of "staying in touch". But it's not. It's an endless list of information of what friends & former friends are listening to, what games they're playing, some jokes that originated from Twitter and what parties they've been to. You're not staying in touch, you're just wasting hours every day digesting this information - without really talking to these people. They post a joke, you type LOL. They post a baby photo, you say AWWW. How often have you had a real conversation with someone on Facebook?
When I deleted my account on Facebook I was presented with a list of my best friends. It said that "David will miss you", "Chloë will miss you", "Sara will miss you", etc. As if Facebook ever was the only method for staying in touch with someone. They were the last muscle contractions of Facebook's algorithm in action, before my account died out.
I felt like I was wasting too much time on Facebook. My time there felt like endless hours just consuming shallow information. I can imagine that people absolutely love it, it's based on psychological needs for recognition, attention, and social sharing. But in the end nothing happens with it. Why do I need to have 500+ friends on it? What happens if more than 50 people commented on my post, saying LOL and hehe?
Nothing happens.
Google+ is different in that respect. The discussions are substantial, the more followers you have the higher the chance that people will notice what you posted. And the more exposure your posts have the better informed you'll get about the topic you just posted on. People are keen on sharing their knowledge, and it is what gives Google+ this nice "TED Talks feel".
So for now I've said farewell to Facebook. We had a nice ride, I had fun, but in the end I found out you were a case of style over substance. So I had to move on.

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Joe Riggs talks about his impressive 3rd round victory over Louis Taylor and calls out Nick Diaz at the 1:40 min mark.Strikeforce Challengers X coverage
War On The Mainland coverage
Miesha Tate talks winning the women's welterweight tournament.
Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia talks about winning the Powerhouse World Promotions heavyweight strap. The former two time UFC champ defeated Paul Buentello via KO late in the second round.
Ryan Couture talks winning his pro debut over Lucas Stark with a triangle choke.
"I thought there were some really good fights. You know, it was pretty funny having four girls that are primarly, you know, grapplers and wrestlers and judoka and capoeira, so there wasn't a lot of striking. So it really was, you know, kind of a battle of attrition...It looks like I'm fighting Marloes Coenen, is what I've been told. You know, look for me before the end of the year, for sure," stated Strikeforce women's welterweight champion Sarah Kaufman as she shared her thoughts on the outcome of the Strikeforce women's welterweight tournament.
Matt Horwich moments after he submitted former UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu specialist Thales Leites. Known for his unique perspective on MMA and the universe, Horwich waxes philosophical about the win, quantum physics and poetry. He also shares his thoughts on the joys of living life and training with renowned BJJ coach Eddie Bravo.
"Literally, it's a dream come true, I mean, I came here on a mission and I feel like I made very few mistakes and I accomplished my goal and now, it's on to step two, which is getting that belt and hopefully it's with Sarah Kaufman," stated Strikeforce women's welterweight tournament winner Miesha Tate as she talked about her recent victories and a future clash with reigning Strikeforce women's welterweight champion Sarah Kaufman.
"It was a great show. I think the female tournament proved itself. We have a couple of good up-and-coming girls, like Miesha, who won the tournament, but also, I think Akano rose in stock today. And Joe Riggs definitely increased his stock and he'll probably be back and I'm looking forward to Joe fighting again soon...The King Mo fight, you never know what you're gonna get. This guy is amazing...he's a guy who's developed his hands, his hands feet; he's committed to becoming a well-rounded mixed martial artist and not just a wrestler, so with him, you never know," stated Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker as he shared his thoughts on last Friday's Strikeforce Challengers card and discussed this weekend's upcoming Strikeforce Houston card.
"One thing I wasn't too impressed with tonight, and unfortunately it appears to be a common thread in mixed martial arts these days, refereeing was a little shoddy in some of the stand-ups, and even the way they interfered with some of the action. Unfortunately, it's still a work in progress," stated Strikeforce commentator Mauro Ranallo as he shared his thoughts on last Friday's Strikeforce Challengers card.


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Microsoft to Create its First Retail Store in St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville28 Jun 2013, 9:03 pm
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
Rumors that Microsoft will build its first Jacksonville-area retail store have just been confirmed.
The software giant recently hired JTM Construction—a subsidiary of the Fisher Companies, a privately held construction services company primarily active in the western United States—to build a store at St. Johns Town Center.
St. Johns Town Center is an outdoor lifestyle mall that houses approximately 150 stores, among which Dillard's, Apple, Pottery Barn and Ann Taylor, as well as shops in the palm-lined streets of the Luxury Collection such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Mayors. Conveniently located in Jacksonville's Southside neighborhood, St. Johns Town Center is easily accessible to I-95, I-295 and J. Turner Butler Boulevard and between Downtown and the beaches serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Amelia Island and South Georgia.
At the beginning of May, the Florida Times-Union first reported that Microsoft had filed an application with the city to build a store at that location, calling for a $400,000 investment in renovating the space previously occupied by Puma.
The 4,975-square-foot space—located right next to Urban Outfitters—has been standing vacant for several months; the store's location at 4791 River City Drive will be placing it merely two blocks from the Apple store.
Retail stores are a rather new concept for the Seattle-based software giant that opened its first store in 2009. The state of Florida is currently home to four other Microsoft stores, with the Orlando one— opened in August 2013—being the first, followed by three more in Miami and Tampa.
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Centerline Funds $6.7M Fannie Mae Loan for Jacksonville M-F Property24 May 2013, 9:46 pm
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
The 136-unit Pinewood Pointe Apartments has recently been refinanced by a $6.75 million Fannie Mae fixed-rate, affordable loan provided by Centerline Capital Group.
The fixed-rate loan has a 12-year term, 9.5-year lockout, and a 30-year amortizing schedule. The borrower is SP Pinewood LP, a Florida limited partnership. The proceeds from the loan will be used to refinance existing tax-exempt bonds, which were also financed by Centerline, which is a subsidiary of Centerline Holding Co.
The affordable multifamily property, originally built in 1991, consists of 24 two-story apartment buildings and a clubhouse, with 48 units being garden style and the other 88 townhouse style apartments. Amenities include a clubhouse/leasing office with business center, common laundry room, a community pool, two children's playgrounds, car wash area and picnic areas. Pinewood Pointe Apartments was acquired and renovated in 2007 with tax-exempt bonds issued by Florida Housing Finance Corp. and equity from the sale of 4 percent low income housing tax credits.
"The property is well-located in a desirable residential neighborhood with high=quality development surrounding the property and easy access to major employers, supportive commercial uses and recreational amenities," noted Jim Gillespie, managing director at Centerline. "The borrower is a repeat Centerline client that is a very experienced multifamily developer, owner and manager. At Centerline, we continuously look to identify affordable housing opportunities that are attractive to our investors and also make a significant impact on the communities where they exist."
Image via www.pinewoodpointe.com
Public-Private Partnership to Add 'Central Park' to Brooklyn, Jacksonville Development10 May 2013, 7:09 pm
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
A public-private partnership is looking to bring a signature park to historic Brooklyn. Mayor Alvin Brown and Jen Jones—executive director of Jacksonville Unity Plaza Inc.—accepted the deed to the premiere 'central park' for Jacksonville at the construction site of 220 Riverside, a mixed-use development aiming to revive Brooklyn.
Jacksonville Unity Plaza Inc., the non-profit that will manage Unity Plaza, promises to deliver a new entertainment hub that will host events year round. Developers have projected a plaza with a fountain, a lake and a staging area flanked by an amphitheater able to accommodate 2,000.
The Unity Plaza concept is the vision of Alex Coley, principal and co-founder of Hallmark Partners, currently developing the adjacent 220 Riverside mixed-use project. The public-private partnership is part of a redevelopment agreement that obligates the private developers of 220 Riverside to donate the Unity Plaza property, establish the 501(c)(3) non-profit and fund the basic operations of the non-profit entity that will manage the property as a community 'central park.'
"We have said all along that the 220 Riverside is actually a community service project disguised as a real estate deal," said Coley, who presented the deed to the Mayor and Jones. "Unity Plaza will host and nurture the diversity and spirit of our community while revitalizing downtown and fulfilling our mission of place-making."
Unity Plaza is the cornerstone in the current redevelopment of Jacksonville's Brooklyn neighborhood. It is located at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Forest Street, adjacent to the 220 Riverside project featuring 294 market rate apartments and 18,000 square feet of retail. The Unity Plaza project development team is led by Hallmark Partners Inc., and Jacksonville-based Studio 9 Architecture is leading the park's design. Programming in development includes seasonal events, concerts, educational programming and unique activities that utilize the nearby St. Johns River.
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Improving Jacksonville Industrial Market Attracts 1M SF Distribution Center22 Apr 2013, 3:44 pm
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
The local commercial real estate community is talking about a mystery firm's plans to develop a one million-square-foot distribution/warehouse center in the St. Johns Water Management District, ever since the Jacksonville Business Journal first reported on the project.
According to the publication, a permit application has been filed at the beginning of the month for two centers, one encompassing 600,000 square feet, and the other 400,000. The two would rise on a 102-acre site located at the intersection of Normandy Boulevard and 103rd Street and runs along Alcoy Road.
The City of Jacksonville, the landowner, applied for the permits on behalf of Hillwood Investment Properties. There have been rumors that FedEx Ground Shipping or Amazon.com could be the anchor tenants of the proposed facility, but no official announcements have been made yet.
CBRE Research has revealed that the Jacksonville industrial market experienced a great start to the year, with positive indicators of recovery. The first quarter 2013 closed with a vacancy rate of 10.8 percent. The overall vacancy rate is the lowest it's been since 2009. In 2007, at the market's height, there were more than 4.5 million square feet of industrial projects underway. Very few developments have been delivered to the market since the recession, mostly due to high vacancy rates and economic uncertainty.
Currently, in addition to the warehouse/distribution center, there are 22 buildings proposed in the Northside, Westside and Southside submarkets. These developments could add up to 4.3 million square feet of space to the market. Yet developers seem to be awaiting a further decline in vacancy rates to break ground on the projects, as there is currently no construction underway in the Jacksonville industrial market.
Chart courtesy of CBRE
Nordstrom Adds 35K SF Rack Store to Local Retail Options in Jacksonville5 Apr 2013, 9:45 pm
By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
After announcing last year that it will be opening a 124,000-square-foot, two-level, full-line store at St. Johns Town Center, Nordstrom is now planning a 35,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store at The Markets at Town Center in Jacksonville. The opening date has been set for fall 2013.
The Markets at Town Center is a retail, dining, and entertainment center conveniently located at Gate Parkway and Town Center Parkway just off I-295/J. Turner Butler Boulevard. The location will place the new Nordstrom Rack across from St. Johns Town Center where the new Nordstrom full-line store will open in 2014. The new Rack store will be part of the final phase of the center and will be joining a vibrant business, retail and restaurant scene. Nearby stores include REI, Ulta, Best Buy, West Marine, Brio, Black Finn, Whiskey River, Suite and a variety of boutiques.
"We could not be more excited to be welcoming Nordstrom as our neighbor and Nordstrom Rack to our incredible array of one of a kind merchants and restaurateurs at The Markets at Town Center," said Steven Cadranel, president of Arris Realty Partners. "Our vision and success for attracting the most desired retailers and creating a truly unique shopping and dining experience for all of northeast Florida continues to build on itself."
Nordstrom currently operates nine full-line stores and eight Rack stores throughout Florida, and has recently revealed plans to open a new 35,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack shop at the Shoppes at University Town Center in Sarasota. The next two targeted markets for Nordstrom Rack stores are Chicago and Louisville, Ky.
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Dohn confirms the Dragovic rumors with this mixed-news recruiting update:
Spica signed a binding national letter of intent with UCLA in the fall, and got through the NCAA clearinghouse. But his admission to UCLA was denied, blocking his chance of playing for the Bruins. He averaged 11 points and seven rebounds as a junior playing for the High School of Sport in Belgrade.
Dragovic, who will turn 19 in December, will not sign a letter of intent, but he could sign scholarship papers. That would bind UCLA to him, but still allow Dragovic to attend another school.
An announcement on the developments could come within a few days.
According to eurobasket.com, Dragovic averaged 16.4points and 4.5 rebounds playing last season for Mega Ishrana in Serbia and Montenegro.
In seven games in the ongoing Under-20 European championships, he is averaging 13.3points and 6.4 rebounds in 23 minutes per game.
On several NBA draft Web sites, Dragovic is listed as a top 100 player to watch for the 2007 draft. One person who has knowledge of Dragovic's game said, "he could be a one- and-done player, but I expect him to be there at least two years."
Meanwhile, there is no mention of Dragovic story in the LA Times this morning. There is no mention of a potential major recruiting joining a UCLA basketball team which won the Pac-10 and almost brought home banner no. 12. There is no mention of a recruiting update which could potentially had ramifications on UCLA's quest to defend it's Pac-10 title and to make another major run in the Big Dance. While the Times was out to lunch (again) in this major piece of good news from Westwood, they did take their time and devote some column space to take this cheap shot against Cade McNown. And you wonder why the LA Times's sports section has lost so much credibility with UCLA fans across the country. Oh well.


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Public safety layoffs reduced, state unemployment drops, county agency wins award
Council members Roxanne Qualls and Chris Seelbach proposed a motion yesterday that would reduce the amount of police layoffs to 25 and eliminate all firefighter layoffs previously proposed in budget plans for fiscal year 2014. The huge layoff reduction comes despite months of warning from the city administration that the city would have to carry out big public safety layoffs without the parking plan, which is currently stalled in court. But it's come with large cuts and shifted priorities in other areas of the budget, such as reduced funding to parks, health, human services, parades and outside agencies. (For example, the Health Department warned that cuts to its services could lead to more rats and bedbugs.) The motion from Qualls and Seelbach came just in time for last night's public hearing, which mostly focused on the cuts to parks and public safety. Ohio's unemployment rate was 7.0 percent in April, down from 7.1 percent the month before, thanks to increases in the amount of people employed and decreases in the amount of people unemployed. The gains coincided with decent job growth throughout the rest of the nation in April, which dropped nationwide unemployment from 7.6 percent to 7.5 percent. But the state gains were fairly mixed, and the amount of construction, professional and business services and federal and local government jobs actually dropped. The mixed, slow growth helps explain why conservative and liberal think tanks seemingly disagree with Gov. John Kasich that Ohio is undergoing an "economic miracle." The Hamilton County Public Health's (HCPH) food protection program is apparently the best in the United States and Canada. The Conference for Food Protection awarded the program the 2013 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award, which "recognizes unsurpassed achievement in providing outstanding food protection services to communities," according to a statement from HCPH. Homophobic Boy Scouts supporters are rallying nationwide today to support the continuation of the Boy Scouts' homophobic rules.The Taste of Cincinnati and the the Cubs-Reds series may have helped downtown Cincinnati earn the No. 42 spot in Priceline.com's top 50 Memorial Day destinations. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed Ohio has been undergoing a boom in oil and gas production in the past two years thanks to developments in a drilling process known as fracking, which CityBeat previously covered in further detail here.Duke Energy hired a new contractor — Southern Cross Co. — to carry out gas and line inspections. Cincinnati-based Kroger developed a new system that will convert food that can't be sold or donated into clean energy to power one of its distribution centers. Convergys is selling is downtown Cincinnati headquarters as the company goes through big changes. So far the buyer is unknown. Jim Kingsbury, CEO of UC Health since 2010, is retiring. Using an optical illusion to make white people look darker can diminish racial biases, according to a new study. Earth's super-dense core is weak.
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Day of fasting today, local joblessness drops in March, parking petition process questioned
Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld is asking Cincinnatians to take part in the Greater Cincinnati Day of Fasting today and put off lunch to help support the Freestore Foodbank. Sittenfeld's office said in a press release that the event will allow participants to "experience a small measure of the hunger that is a part of many people's daily lives." There will be a ceremony for the event at noon in Fountain Square, where participants will be able to donate to the Freestore Foodbank. March was another decent month for jobs in Cincinnati, with the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropping to 7.5 percent, down from a revised 7.9 percent in February and 8 percent in March 2012. Michael Jones, research director at the University of Cincinnati Economics Center, says most of the job growth is attributable to Cincinnati's growing health care services, but manufacturing has also provided a local boon. An anonymously posted video questions the legitimacy of some parking plan referendum petitions, but so far no formal challenges have been filed against the referendum effort. Even if somebody were to file a challenge, Hamilton County Board of Elections Chairman Tim Burke says it would required a lot — nearly 4,000 signatures — to halt a referendum: "Because they are so far over, there's going to have to be more evidence by any petitioner that there are problems well beyond those five or six sights shown in the video." There is now a local effort to embrace the Cincinnati Preschool Promise, a private-public partnership that would get more local children in preschool. The current goal is to get 25 to 50 children in preschool in a pilot program this fall. Studies show preschool is one of the best investments that can be made for the economy in the long term. Local preschool services were recently cut as a consequence of federal sequestration, a series of across-the-board federal spending cuts that began March 1. UC President Santa Ono is recommending the school freeze in-state tuition for the next school year — a measure the UC Board of Trustees will consider in June. Ono also said he will not take a salary increase or bonus for the next two years, and he is asking the school to sell the presidential condo and use the money to pay for scholarships. While testifying to legislators reviewing his two-year budget request, State Treasurer Josh Mandel said his office has been targeted by cyberattacks, and the technology currently available to his department is not good enough to hold off the attacks. Humana will hire 60 people for its customer service center in downtown. Brain cells will control the power plants of the future.In a press release, Mayor Mark Mallory proclaimed today Zips' Cafe Day because the restaurant is finally adding bacon to its cheeseburger lineup.
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Local Joblessness Falls Despite Slower Growth
Cincinnati unemployment rate down to 7.5 percent
Cincinnati's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate fell sharply in March, according to data released today by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Michael Jones, research director at the University of Cincinnati Economics Center, says the numbers, while positive, were a slowdown from previous months. "The punchline is that growth is improving, but the rate of growth is slowing down," he says. "But up is good." Cincinnati's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped to 7.5 percent in March, down from a revised 7.9 percent in February and 8 percent in March 2012. The lower unemployment rate coincided with other positive factors: a larger civilian labor force, more people employed and less people unemployed. Hamilton County's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate also dropped from 7.2 percent to 6.9 percent, and Greater Cincinnati's rate dropped from 7.5 percent to 7.2 percent. Jones attributes most of the drop to the region's strong growth in health care services, but manufacturing has also played a role. "Our manufacturing has come back stronger than the nation," he says. In Ohio, the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate fell from 7.8 percent in February to 7.3 percent in March. The U.S. seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate also fell, from 8.1 percent to 7.6 percent. But seasonally adjusted numbers for Ohio and the nation were widely considered weak, particularly in comparison to previous months. Job numbers at the state and national levels are typically adjusted for seasonal factors, but local numbers are not.Unemployment numbers are collected through a household survey. The unemployment rate measures the amount of people employed relative to the civilian labor force, which accounts for the amount of people looking for jobs and people employed. Since the numbers are obtained through surveys, they are often revised in later months.
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Local Unemployment Rate Drops
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Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati experienced dramatic drops in the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate between January and February.
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LGBT hearings continue, local unemployment falls, tax plan may remain in state budget
The U.S. Supreme Court is heading into its second day of hearings on same-sex marriage today. Yesterday, the Supreme Court held hearings for Proposition 8, a ballot initiative in California that overturned the legalization of gay marriage. Today, the court will hold hearings on the Defense of Marriage Act, the law that banned same-sex marriage at a federal level. The Washington Post posted more in-depth information about the legal arguments here. Cincinnati's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate fell sharply in February, from 8.6 percent in January to 7.5 percent. Unemployment in Hamilton County also fell from from 7.9 percent in January to 7.1 percent in February, and Greater Cincinnati's rate fell from 8 percent to 7.4 percent. The dropping unemployment rates were matched with more people employed and less people unemployed. Ohio's budget director says he thinks the state's across-the-board income tax cuts will remain in the 2014-2015 budget, even as lawmakers take out other proposals put forward by Gov. John Kasich. The plan originally suggested by Kasich was widely criticized for disproportionately benefiting the wealthy, which CityBeat covered in further detail here. Cincinnati is moving toward semi-automated trash collection, which the city has outlined in full detail here. This spring and summer, approximately 90,000 households will receive a 65-gallon trash cart that will be assigned to each address. As part of the broader policy, the lids on the trash carts will have to be fully closed to be collected, and residents will have to call the city to request a pickup for bulky items. The city says semi-automation will save money, improve worker safety, free employees for other services, increase recycling and help keep neighborhoods cleaner and pests out. In response to USquare development workers not being paid prevailing wage, council members Laure Quinlivan, Cecil Thomas and Wendell Young are planning to pass a legislation that will require any construction project using at least 30 percent in city funds to pay all its workers prevailing wage. "These men were being pressured to sign documents stating they were paid prevailing wage when it was closer to minimum wage," Quinlivan said in a statement. "These workers lost their jobs when they blew the whistle, and on their behalf, we intend to end worker exploitation on projects with significant city investment." UC Health, the University of Cincinnati's medical wing, says it wants to run ambulances in northern Kentucky. It recently submitted applications for permission through Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which requires providers prove the need for some facilities and services before they can be opened. Mercy Health will open a downtown clinic on April 1. The prosecutor has dismissed charges against Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania groundhog who predicted an early spring. Here is a shark with two heads.
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Local Unemployment Rate Plummets
February jobs report shows dramatic drop in joblessness
Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati experienced dramatic drops in the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate between January and February, according to new data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). In Cincinnati, the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped to 7.5 percent in February, down from 8.6 percent in January. The civilian labor force, which measures the amount of people working and seeking jobs, also dropped from 139,400 to 138,900, which means less people were looking for work. The amount of people employed rose from 127,400 to 128,600 and the amount of people unemployed dropped from 12,000 to 10,300. At the county level, the civilian labor force remained steady, while the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped from 7.9 percent in January to 7.1 percent in February. Across all of Greater Cincinnati, the unemployment rate dropped from 8 percent to 7.4 percent, even as the civilian labor force grew by 1,300 — a sign that more people in the region are looking for work.Michael Jones, research director at the University of Cincinnati Economics Center, says the report was encouraging and consistent with the past few years' trends: "We've seen a lot of activity in the Cincinnati area. We know a few companies have been actively growing their businesses." The gains were also improvements in a year-over-year comparison. In February 2012, Cincinnati's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 8.4 percent, Hamilton County's rate was 7.8 percent and Greater Cincinnati's rate was 8.2 percent. The civilian labor force was also larger in Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati in February 2012, but less people were employed across-the-board.Jones says looking at employment numbers is a much better way to gauge economic health than looking at the size of the civilian labor force. While employment purely measures job growth, the civilian labor force can be driven by demographic changes — including an aging, retiring population — and people going back to school full-time, according to Jones. In February, Ohio's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, and the U.S. seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 8.1 percent.Jones says Cincinnati and Ohio are poised to continue strong growth: "We have a strong health care sector. As health care continues to be an important component of our economy, … Cincinnati is very well positioned to capture that growth." State and federal numbers are typically adjusted to account for seasonal employment patterns, while local numbers are not. Unemployment numbers are calculated through a household survey. The unemployment rate gauges the amount of unemployed people looking for work in contrast to the total civilian labor force. Since the numbers are derived from surveys, they are often revised in later months.Update (3:54 p.m.): This story was updated with comments from Michael Jones, research director at the University of Cincinnati Economics Center.
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Local unemployment rises, FitzGerald to run for governor, tea party protests Medicaid
The region's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate shot up in January, with the City of Cincinnati at 8.6 percent, up from 6.7 percent in December; Hamilton County at 7.9 percent, up from 6.2 percent; and Greater Cincinnati at 8 percent, up from 6.4 percent. The rates were still lower than January 2012, when Cincinnati was at 8.8 percent, Hamilton County was at 8.3 percent and Greater Cincinnati was at 8.5 percent. But the civilian labor force, which measures the amount of people working and looking for jobs, was larger across-the-board in January 2012 than it was in January 2013. Federal and state employment rates are normally adjusted for seasonal factors, but local rates are not. The full data from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services can be seen here. Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald launched an "exploratory committee" for a gubernatorial election campaign that intends to unseat Gov. John Kasich. In his announcement video, FitzGerald says state leaders have let down Ohioans and he can provide a better alternative. The Cincinnati Tea Party is protesting Kasich's plan to expand Medicaid to include anyone up to or at 138 percent of the federal poverty level. The tea party says the expansion, which is financially supported by Obamacare, is financed by the federal government's debt and creates more long-term problems by failing to address current issues with the U.S. health care system. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio says the Medicaid expansion will save the state money in the next decade and provide health insurance to 456,000 Ohioans by 2022. CityBeat covered Kasich's budget proposal, which includes the Medicaid expansion, in further detail here. Yesterday, Kasich's administration tried to explain why it did not seek legislative approval before transferring about $6.5 million in taxpayer money to JobsOhio, but it did not provide any evidence for its claim that the grants used do not require legislative approval. State Democrats are getting increasingly critical of the lack of transparency behind JobsOhio, a publicly funded nonprofit agency that Kasich established to eventually replace the Ohio Department of Development. Recently, State Auditor Dave Yost has been pushing to fully audit JobsOhio's finances, even its private funds, but Kasich and General Assembly Republicans argue the state auditor can only check on public funds. Bipartisan efforts to get rid of traffic cameras are underway, largely because the policy is seen as a money grab, may be unconstitutional and likely to be put to referendum, anyway. A nun, poll worker and widower have been indicted in the Hamilton County Board of Election's voter fraud case. The board says the charges are only the beginning, and other investigations are ongoing. In order to meet new state standards, Cincinnati will implement safety improvements for pedestrians, including changes to lines separating pedestrian crosswalks and countdowns on more pedestrian signals. The University of Cincinnati is investing $1.6 million in its doctoral programs and accepting proposals to support others to show how it would result in better faculty, student research productivity, recruitment, retention of top students and ability to leverage extended funding. With yesterday's approved changes to the state's transportation budget, Ohio could be moving to a 70 mile-per-hour speed limit soon. A dad hacked the game Donkey Kong to allow his daughter to play a heroine instead of Mario. With a new artificial intelligence app that tweets even after a person dies, mortality is no longer a concern for retaining Twitter followers.
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Federal unemployment down, state joblessness up, Tower Place Mall renovations detailed
In February, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, from 7.9 percent in January, and the nation added 236,000 jobs. Many of the new jobs — about 48,000 — came from construction, while government employment saw a drop even before sequestration, a series of across-the-board federal spending cuts, began on March 1. Economists seem quite positive about the report. In January, Ohio's unemployment rate rose to 7 percent, from 6.7 percent in December, with the number of unemployed in the state rising to 399,000, from 385,000 the month before. Goods-producing and service-providing industries and local government saw a rise in employment, while jobs were lost in trade, transportation, utilities, financial activities, professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, state government and federal government. In January, U.S. unemployment rose to 7.9 percent, from 7.8 percent in December. A new report outlined renovations for the city-owned Tower Place Mall, which is getting a makeover as part of Cincinnati's parking plan. A lot of the retail space in the mall will be replaced to make room for parking that will be accessed through what is currently Pogue's Garage, but two rings of retail space will remain, according to the report. The parking plan was approved by City Council Wednesday, but it was temporarily halted by a Hamilton County judge. The legal contest has now moved to federal court, and it's set to get a hearing today. Meet the mayoral candidates through CityBeat's two extensive Q&As: Roxanne Qualls and John Cranley. Qualls spoke mostly about her support for immigration, the parking plan and streetcar, while Cranley discussed his opposition to the parking plan and streetcar and some of his ideas for Cincinnati. A Hamilton County court ruled against the controversial traffic cameras in Elmwood Place, and the Ohio legislature is considering a statewide ban on the cameras. In his ruling, Judge Robert Ruehlman pointed out there were no signs making motorists aware of the cameras and the cameras are calibrated once a year by a for-profit operator. The judge added, "Elmwood Place is engaged in nothing more than a high-tech game of 3-card Monty. … It is a scam that motorists can't win." Bipartisan legislation was recently introduced to prohibit traffic cameras in Ohio. JobsOhio, the state-funded nonprofit corporation, quietly got $5.3 million in state grants, even though the state legislature only appropriated $1 million for startup costs. JobsOhio says it needed the extra funds because legal challenges have held up liquor profits that were originally supposed to provide funding. In the past few days, State Auditor Dave Yost, a Republican, has been pushing Republican Gov. John Kasich and JobsOhio to release more details about the nonprofit corporation's finances, but Kasich and JobsOhio have been pushing back. Advocates for Ohio's charter schools say Kasich's budget amounts to a per-pupil cut, with funding dropping from $5,704 per pupil to $5,000 plus some targeted assistance that ranges from hundreds of dollars to nothing depending on the school. A previous CityBeat report on online schools found traditional public schools get about $3,193 per student — much less than the funding that apparently goes to charter schools. Fountain Square will be getting a new television from Cincinnati-based LSI Industries with the help of Fifth-Third Bank and the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC). The new video board will have better image quality and viewing angles, but it will also come with more screen space for sponsors. Ohio's casino revenues rose in January. That could be a good sign for Cincinnati's Horseshoe Casino, which opened Monday. In light of recent discussion, Popular Science posted a Q&A on drones.
Governor's Budget Ignores Troubled Past
German Lopez
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Gov. John Kasich released a more moderate budget proposal for the 2014 and 2015 fiscal years, but it fails to make up for the governor's history of massive spending cuts and the state's faulty social welfare programs.
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Ohio unemployment standards, state approves projects, Cincinnati's transparent spending
A new analysis found Ohio has some of the toughest requirements for unemployment benefits. The Policy Matters Ohio report shows Ohio is the only state besides Michigan where a worker who makes minimum wage for 29 hours a week would not qualify for unemployment compensation. Ohio's standards require workers to earn an average of at least $230 a week for at least 20 weeks of work to qualify for benefits. The state also does not allow unemployed workers seeking part-time work to receive benefits, which is permissible in most other states. Every state must set qualification standards for unemployment compensation, which is supposed to hold people over while they search for work if they're laid off. Ohio's transportation projects council unanimously approved 32 different projects totaling more than $2 billion. The projects approved by the Transportation Review Advisory Council come amidst debate over Gov. John Kasich's Ohio Turnpike plan, which leverages the turnpike's profits for renewed infrastructure spending. Ohio Department of Transportation officials say they're optimistic about the turnpike plan and the bond revenue it will produce in the short term. A new report from the Ohio Public Interest Research Group found Cincinnati is a lot more transparent about spending than Cleveland. Cincinnati got a B+ for spending transparency, while Cleveland got an F. The city of Cincinnati and a union representing city workers are currently negotiating an out-of-court settlement over a lawsuit involving the city's pension program. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) claimed in a 2011 lawsuit that the city is not meeting funding requirements set by the Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees. The local branch of the NAACP is facing increased tensions. Three former presidents are calling for a national investigation to look into the local branch's relationship with the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST), a local conservative group. City Council Member Chris Smitherman, current president of the NAACP's local branch, has close ties with COAST, but the three former presidents say partnering with COAST is the wrong direction for the NAACP. Some Ohio schools need to do more to protect students from concussions. Many schools are already improving standards in anticipation of a state law that goes into effect in April, but some large school districts are falling behind. The new law requires school districts educate parents and families about concussions, train coaches in recognizing symptoms of head injuries and pull injured or symptomatic students from the field until a doctor clears a return. CityBeat wrote about head injuries and how they relate to the NFL and Bengals here. President Barack Obama renominated Richard Cordray, former Ohio attorney general, to head the Consumers Financial Protection Bureau. The nomination could have repercussions for the 2014 governor's race; Cordray was seen as a potential Democratic candidate. Lightning could be a source of headaches and migraines, according to a new University of Cincinnati study. Catholic Health Partners and Mercy Health are looking to fill 80 positions. The Ingalls Building, which was the world's first reinforced-concrete skyscraper when it was built in downtown Cincinnati in 1903, was sold for $1.45 million. A Catholic hospital chain killed a lawsuit by arguing a fetus is not a person. IBM developed a warmth-activated gel that could kill superbugs and break up tough bacterial biofilms. Maybe humans won't need panda blood after all.
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The Auburn football team continued its preparation for next Saturday's season opener with a 90-minute practice Wednesday on the fields behind the Athletic Complex.
Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville came away generally pleased with Wednesday's practice session, noting the Tigers' are adjusting to practicing against the scout team instead of one another.
"We've got our scout teams going today and that worked pretty well," Tuberville noted. "We need a lot of work on both sides of the ball going against the scouts and what another team will do. We picked things up a little bit after the sun went down and it cooled off a little."
Tuberville said the Tigers will be physically and mentally tested with an early practice Thursday morning.
"We'll have a quick turn around and go in the morning," Tuberville said. "It'll be a 12-hour turn around and it'll be tough on some of the players. But it's going to be a tough practice. We'll go about two hours."
The Tigers will practice again at 8:45 a.m. on the fields behind the Athletic Complex. All practices are closed.
Auburn's season opener is August 30 when the Tigers host Louisiana-Monroe at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Single-game tickets are available for the Louisiana-Monroe, Southern Miss, Arkansas and Tennessee-Martin home games. To purchase tickets visit www.auburntigers.com or call 800-AUB-1957.


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It was once touted as a potential cure for diabetes this experimental and revolutionary treatment is called Islet Cell Transplantation. Doctors remove millions of insulin producing cells from the pancreas of two to three cadaver donors and infuse them into the liver of a diabetic patient.
So what's new? After extensive study from the diabetes research institute, researchers and patients agree it is not the miracle they had hoped for but it is a step in the right direction.
"Eighty percent of patients remained insulin independent at one year post transplant. However, as the study continued what they found was a progressive loss of independence in these patients. By three years only fifty-six percent of patients were insulin independent, and by five years only fifteen percent of patients were insulin independent," said Dr. Dolca Thomas, a Nephrologist.
Dr. Thomas says some patients need a repeat infusion and all take anti-rejection medication daily. But there are still some who are able to give up their daily injections. So, overall, researchers say the islet transplantation is encouraging because the proof is there that it works for some patients. The challenge now is to improve it, so that this or a similar transplant will work for all diabetics.
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Romance, Gender, and Horror Icons
Vampires have had a long connection to sexuality and romance as they have been expressed through literary history. Dracula, the most famous, or infamous, of all vampires is well known for playing off a sense of eroticism, both in his encounters with women, and also at times forms of homoeroticism as well. This connection has followed vampires in their migration from the printed page to the silver screen and to television as well. But in more recent times they vampire seems to have moved beyond being a figure of fear and dread, coupled with morbid fascination, to a place where the emphasis is on this iconic horror creature as a figure of romance while the horrific aspects of vampirism hover in the background as an element of romantic taboo.
Vampire romance is now a subgenre of the romance genre in literature, a contemporary expression of the stories of maidens and their embrace of Death from 14th century France and 15th century Germany. In our time maidens now dance with Death in bestselling books like the Twilight series which was produced as a feature film. Even now thousands of young girls and women across the Western world eagerly await the next cinematic installment in New Moon. Television is also a forum for the romantic vampire as HBO's cable program True Blood shifts female soap opera viewers from daytime to nocturnal romantic flickerings satisfaction. Before True Blood it was Moonlight on network television which combined the genres of police, detective, and romance with the story of the activities of a vampire detective who combines forces with a female police officer.
Horror icons evolve over time to meet the changing needs of individuals and their cultures. In times past emphasis was placed on the horrific aspects of the vampire icon as a figure of death, destruction, evil, and parasitic activity. As mentioned previously, these earlier expressions of the vampire also included aspects of eroticism and romance, but these supplemented the more monstrous aspects of the vampire. In our time, perhaps given the shifts in our culture in relation to women's roles and freedoms in society, and with this greater power in the marketplace of popular culture, vampires have taken on an increasingly romantic emphasis. Even the "action-horror" films in the Underworld trilogy involved heavy doses of romance, although not nearly as much as Twilight and True Blood.
This shift in the vampire icon toward romanticism is interesting when it is contrasted with the other modern horror icon with continuing appeal, that of the zombie. Zombies have been expressed in a great many ways in popular culture, including a few comedies, but with the exception of the film Fido, no romantic connection has been made to the zombie. In Fido the partial depiction of the zombie as a romantic figure worked in that film's context as it offered a variety of social critiques, including the institution of marriage and distant husbands. In this regard a domesticated zombie could be portrayed as a figure more able to offer love and romance than an aloof husband. It remains to be seen whether any filmmakers will take up where the producers of Fido left off in using the zombie as a means of social exploration and critique of marriage and romance, but for the most part the zombie seems to be better suited as a late modern icon of decay and self-destruction.
Monsters in culture come in cycles and the romantic vampire seems to be riding the wave of current popularity through a primary audience of female consumers. Time will tell whether the horrific vampire will rise again to meet a cultural need in the future, but for now those of us who prefer our vampires with a little more teeth will have to be patient as the vampire seduces a current generation of women.


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- 1 June 24, 2012 at 2:12 pm
These are all sweet breakfast breads. Do you have any savory breakfast recipes? Stuff made with eggs and meats? Just curious.
- 3 October 27, 2012 at 9:41 am
Y'all have to try her cream cheese danish. So easy and so delicious!
- 4 October 27, 2012 at 10:01 am
ALready had this on my baking list today!
- 5 October 27, 2012 at 10:11 am
I was just thinking how I needed to find some new breakfast ideas, this is perfect!
- 6 October 27, 2012 at 10:25 am
- 7 October 27, 2012 at 10:50 am
I was thinking, as I was melting my sour cream and butter together.. This Cream Cheese Danish recipe is how I found LHL in the first place!
- 8 March 21, 2014 at 11:01 am
Is there such a thing as maple flavored granules? I want to make the
Instant oatmeal pkts., but my husband likes the maple flavor . I would want organic granules.
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Nuclear forensics is important to our national security. Actions, including provision of appropriate funding, are needed now to sustain and improve the nation's nuclear forensics capabilities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), working with cooperating agencies and national laboratories, should plan and implement a sustainable, effective nuclear forensics program.
Nuclear forensics is the examination and evaluation of discovered or seized nuclear materials and devices or, in cases of nuclear explosions or radiological dispersals, of detonation signals and post-detonation debris. Nuclear forensic evidence helps law enforcement and intelligence agencies work toward preventing, mitigating, and attributing a nuclear or radiological incident. This report, requested by DHS, the National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Department of Defense, makes recommendations on how to sustain and improve U.S. nuclear forensics capabilities.
The United States has developed a nuclear forensics capability that has been demonstrated in real-world incidents of interdicted materials and in exercises of actions required after a nuclear detonation. The committee, however, has concerns about the program and finds that without strong leadership, careful planning, and additional funds, these capabilities will decline.
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Fast bowlers might not be as useless in the field as they once were, but Steven Finn's superb run-out of David Hussey on Sunday still came as something of a shock. In this week's Caught On Camera we look back at some other occasions when the goings-on in the field haven't quite been the norm.
What A Ripper!
Enjoyable not just for the miraculous actions of "self-confessed liability in the field" Adam Dale, but also for the superbly retro TV coverage and kits.
Aleem Dar was unable to reach the heights of international cricket as a player, but here he's grabbed his opportunity to display his skills on the biggest stage with two hands – quite literally.
Slippy Hands
Catches are dropped: it happens, it's unlucky. But this clip, featuring an angry Zaheer Khan and a pretty useless Indian slip cordon, really takes the biscuit.
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I formed an Incorporation through legal zoom, but it has been an inactive company. I would like to convert it to an LLC and use it for buying and selling real esate, flipping houses. Is that possible? Also,do I need a real estate license to do this? Can I live in one of the homes I purchase to flip?
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The UFC conducted weigh-ins on Tuesday evening in anticipation of tomorrow's "UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fight for the Troops" event to be televised live on Spike TV starting at 9 p.m. ET and emanating from the Crown Sports Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Weigh-ins took place at the Sports USA Bar, which is located on federal ground at the Fort Bragg army base.
Official weights for the 10-bout card are as follows:
- Heavyweight: Justin McCully (228 lbs.) vs. Eddie Sanchez (246 lbs.)
- Lightweight: Dale Hartt (156 lbs.) vs. Corey Hill (155 lbs.)
- Welterweight: Ben Saunders (170 lbs.) vs. Brandon Wolff (170 lbs.)
- Welterweight: Steve Bruno (170 lbs.) vs. Johnny Rees (169 lbs.)
- *Welterweight: Luigi Fioravanti (173 lbs.) vs. Brodie Farber (174 lbs.)
- Lightweight: Jim Miller (156 lbs.) vs. Matt Wiman (156 lbs.)
- Middleweight: Tim Credeur (186 lbs.) vs. Nate Loughran (185 lbs.)
- Light Heavyweight: Steve Cantwell (206 lbs.) Razak Al-Hussan (205 lbs.)
- Welterweight: Mike Swick (171 lbs.) vs. Jonathan Goulet (171 lbs.)
- Welterweight: Yoshiyuki Yoshida (171 lbs.) vs. Josh Koscehck (171 lbs.)
With both Fioravanti and Farber weighing in over the welterweight limit, the fight was converted into a 173 lbs. catchweight bout.
When will Luigi get with the times and realize that to be a successful fighter you need to be the strongest in EVERY area of the game?????
He has always been pudgy and , well, sloppy looking. When will he realize that the increases speed, endurance, etc, , etc that could be gained by hitting some weights and eating a proper diet???? He could probably fight at 155 if he got in good shape.
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I couldn't agree more! Dana White hates fighters that aren't prepared to compete on a top level!!If Luigi says he is fighting for his life then shows up overweight it shows he really doesn't care! Regardless if Farber was overweight as well it is downright ridiculous! Question, do they both lose 10 percent of their purse for not making weight?
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I agree with fightfan Luigi said it's a must win then he shows up overweight.He might get cut win or lose he doesn't have a great record in the ufc and he's been overweight before.Ridiculous!
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Corey Hill???? What is he still doing in the UFC. I thought after his loss this summer, he would be gone. Has he improved any?? The 2 fights I saw he looked sloppy. Come on guys educate me. Is he better?
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CMT..remember…..Corey's first sanctioned fight was on TUF. He's only competing for the 4th time in the Octagon. He has a ton of upside, and is a tough matchup for most LWs because of his build (6'4″) with sick reach.
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Corey Hill FTW.
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The little bit I've seen of Corey, he was very untrained, andvery lacking in a lot of areas, but his natural gifts give him mountains of potential. I'm very curious to see how he's come along tonight.
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Latest "Vote for Mune" Effort
The "Fans United to Yell Kawaski SuperPAC" associated with Blue Bird Banter have been producing videos in an attempt to get folks to vote Mune into the AllStar Game. The latest is much better than the first, and is targetted specifically at Washington Nationals Fans. Also, SI has picked up on the Mune Mania (with fresh GIFs!)


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Police: Summer-time burglar busted
Published On: Oct 11 2013 10:05:50 AM CDT
Greenville Police said a 21-year-old is charged with several felony counts of breaking and entering.
Detectives said that over the course of two months this summer, Greg Lancaster, 21, broke into homes in and around the Santree Mobile Home Park, and stole electronics, jewelry, and money. In one break-in, police said Lancaster stole kitchen appliances including a stove and refrigerator.
Police believe in most cases, Lancaster pried open the rear door to get into the homes.
Greg Lancaster was jailed under a $351,500 secured bond. He has prior arrests for drugs, burglary, and larceny.
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(VOVworld)- While the US and its Western allies are hectically preparing scenarios to attack Syria, Russia proposed to place Syria's chemical arms under international control. This proposal changed the face of the issue bringing optimistic signs for the crisis in Syria and leading the US to put military action against Syria on hold in favor of diplomacy.
Under Russia's proposal, Syrian President Al Assad needs to place the chemical weapon stockpile under international control and the weapons will later be destroyed. At the same time, Russia proposed Syria to participate in the International Convention on Chemical Weapon Prohibition. Russian officials describe this initiative as a serious step in peacefully resolving the crisis in Syria.
One day after Russia introduced the initiative, Damascus announced that it wanted to join the convention on the prohibition of chemical weapons. Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said that Syria is ready to declare the location of the chemical weapons, stop production of the chemical weapons, observe its obligations in accordance with that convention, including providing all information about these weapons.
Russia's proposal has been highly praised by the international community, who is feared of unpredictable damages and consequences of a possible strike against Syria. The UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, and government representatives of China, Iran, Japan and Turkey spoke highly of Moscow's initiative. Despite being ready for a military intervention in Syria, French President Francois Hollande said that France hoped the negotiation on placing Syria's chemical weapons under international control would be a success. High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, said the proposal breathed a fresh air into efforts to seek a political solutions to Syria's crisis.
The initiative was also actively responded by the US. Speaking to American people, President Barak Obama said that the US wanted to explore the possibility of the proposal and was ready to use all diplomatic channels to resolve the 2-year crisis in Syria. Obama said he would maintain a regular contact with his Russian counterpart and leaders of France and the UK to seek a diplomatic solutions to Syria's crisis. The US President proposed the Congress to delay the vote on striking against Syria. US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva on Thursday.
Russia and Syria are now drafting a plan on placing Syria's chemical weapons under international control. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle suggested that Germany could help in the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons because it has certain expertise in this area. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany would contribute to the process if the proposal is specified. Meanwhile, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called for the establishment of UN supervised safe zones in Syria to destroy these weapons. However, President Barak Obama is still skeptical about Russia's proposal. He said he would continue persuade the Congress to approve a resolution allowing the use of force unless Syria seriously implements Russia's proposal. Analysts said that it is not easy to implement Russia's initiative, especially the move and control of Syria's chemical weapons while the opposition is attempting to overthrow the Damascus administration.
The crisis in Syria is witnessing positive signs to be resolved. The international community is waiting to see whether involved parties are willing and capable to taking this opportunity to help people in Syria and the Middle East avoid a war.
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We have done this once, but it has been a few weeks since then. Let us see what has happened since then.
Gained- Anquan Boldin (4yrs 28 million), Donte Stallworth (1 yr 1 million), Cory Redding (2yr 6 million)
Re-signed: Derrick Mason (2yr)
Lost: Justin Bannan (4yr 20 million), Dwan Edwards (4 yr 18 million)
Gained- Antonio Bryant, (4 yr 28 million)
Resigned- Roy Williams, Tank Williams, Daniel Coats
Lost- Larry Johnson, Shaun Smith
Gained- Will Allen (3yr 5 mil), Randle-El (3yr 7mil), Arnaz Battle, Bryan Scott, Jonathan Scott, , Larry Foote (3yr 9.3 million)
Lost- None yet
Gained- Seneca Wallace, Scott Fujita (3 yr 14 million), Tony Pashos (3yr 10million), Ben Watson (3yr 12 million), Jake Delhomme.
Re-signed- A bunch of nonames.
Lost- Derek Anderson, Rex Hadnot
Has the division as a whole grown alot? Who has improved the most? Has anyone taken a step back?
The division has still not taken major hits talentwise, losing only LJ, Edwards, Bannan and DA of note. So I guess technically everyone has improved at this point.
My rankings:
1) Ravens- solidified WR corp, added 1 subtracted 2 on the d-line. Still need help in the secondary and at TE.
2) Steelers- Added major depth on defense, and a bunch of special teams contributors. Still need help on the o-line and in the secondary
3) Bengals- 1 big move, 1 big loss. So far the moves have been lateral
4) Browns- a bunch of small moves that should improve them a few wins. They look to be priming themselves to grab a QB early. Maybe the Colt McCoy to the Browns in the 2nd round rumors hold some weight?


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Nashua Telegraph: Mitt Romney for President.—
Sunny (@sunnyright) October 30, 2012
And, another paper flips. In 2008, New Hampshire's Nashua Telegraph backed Obama.
Four years after backing Obama, The Telegraph endorses Mitt Romney for president: HUDSON – Four years after endo… bit.ly/XVuthE—
The Telegraph (@NashuaTelegraph) October 30, 2012
Nashua Telegraph backed Obama in 08, Romney this time. nashuatelegraph.com/opinion/editor…—
David Freddoso (@freddoso) October 30, 2012
@PJMedia_com So proud of the Nashua telegraph.. i used to work there ;)—
Washington's Wake (@Washingtonswake) October 31, 2012
"The Telegraph" in NH has endorsed Romney for President. In 2008 they were unhesitatingly pro-Obama. #election goo.gl/PU7r0—
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ICYMI – Nashua Telegraph (NH): Mitt Romney For President mi.tt/XWBmiK #RomneyRyan2012 #ExpandTheMap—
Jason B. Whitman (@JasonBWhitman) October 31, 2012
another flip for Mitt breitbart.com/Big-Journalism…—
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So the basic question facing The Telegraph editorial board when it met last week came down to this: Did the former Illinois senator do enough to live up to those admittedly high expectations to warrant a second term?
After several hours of spirited debate, not unlike conversations taking place in kitchens and living rooms across America, we reached a consensus that he had not. Perhaps more importantly, when we identified the key challenges facing the nation – jobs, the economy and the national debt – we concluded he was not the best candidate to meet them.
That person is former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and we hereby endorse him to become the 45th president of the United States.
The editors go on to slam Obama for his 20 page booklet "plan," offered two weeks prior to election day.They also say Obama is not a "true leader." And they top it off with this:
Nevertheless, we are confident Romney is the candidate who would tackle the serious issues facing this nation, starting with jobs, the economy and the debt. In the end, we couldn't say the same about the president.
Boom. Well done, Nashua Telegraph.


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Posted Nov 21, 2008 11:13 AM CDT
By Martha Neil
Add another 11 lawyers in Mayer Brown's London office to the list of 33 attorneys here in the U.S. that the firm is nudging to the door.
"In addition to lawyers who have left in the normal course of business, we have advised 11 lawyers and some support and administrative staff in our London office that they are at risk of redundancy," the firm says in a written statement, according to the Lawyer.
Mayer Brown would not say whether any of the 11 lawyers being laid off are partners, the legal publication notes.
Economic conditions prompted the lawyer layoffs.
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