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What is Cosequin?
Cosequin is a line of joint supplements by Nutramax Laboratories for dogs, cats, and horses. These products are made with ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and more to help lubricate and cushion joints, protect existing cartilage from breaking down, and support cartilage matrix production.
Cosequin supplements come in different strengths to help animals with varying needs of joint support. Cosequin Regular Strength (also known as Cosequin for Small Dogs & Cats) is perfect for small dogs and cats that are healthy and active and only need mild levels of support. The same goes for Cosequin Bonelets. If your dog has a moderate or severe need for joint support, Cosequin Maximum Strength (DS) is available in capsule, chewable tablet, and soft chew forms. Cosequin Maximum Strength (DS) chewable tablets and soft chews are also available with added MSM (methylsulfonylmethane).
Cosequin for Horses is also available in several different strengths depending on your horse's activity levels and current levels of joint health. All of the varieties feature glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to protect existing cartilage and help synthesize new growth. The more powerful Cosequin EQ Optimized and Cosequin ASU have extra ingredients like MSM, ASU (Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables), or HA (Hyaluronic Acid). Help your horse stay active and healthy with Cosequin.
Cosequin joint supplements may have a positive impact on your pet's joints without some of the negative side effects of certain prescription arthritis and pain medications. Increased activity levels may be just one side effect of treating joint pain in pets.
How Cosequin Joint Supplements Work
All of the different strengths and varieties of Cosequin joint support for dogs, cats, and horses are made with glucosamine and chondroitin. These two ingredients are important building blocks of healthy cartilage and connective tissue. These supplements may help protect existing cartilage from breaking down and help restore joint function and mobility.
Brand Name
Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.
Cosequin DS for Dogs is available as chewable tablets, soft chews, or capsules. Cosequin Regular Strength and Cosequin for Cats are available in capsule form. All of the equine varieties of Cosequin are available as palatable powders.
Active Ingredients
Cosequin for Cats: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese
Cosequin DS for Dogs: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese
Cosequin DS Plus MSM for Dogs: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Manganese
Cosequin Soft Chews for Dogs: Glucosamine, Chondroitin
Cosequin RS for Small Dogs & Cats: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese
Cosequin Equine Concentrated Powder: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Manganese
Cosequin Optimized Equine Powder: Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Chondroitin, Manganese
Cosequin Bonelets: Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
Cosequin Bonelets Plus: Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Green Lipped Mussel (perna canaliculus)
Common Misspellings
Casuquin, Coesquine, Consequin, Cosaquin, Coseqin, Cosequim, Cosequinds, Cosiquin, Cosoquin, Cossequin, Cossquin, Cousequin, Qousequin
Warranty and Manufacturer Information
NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES, INC,. 946 Quality Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720
Cosequin for Cats NAC No.: 12910044
Cosequin Equine Concentrated Powder NAC No.: 12910012
Cosequin DS Chewable Tablets NAC No.: 12910023
Cosequin DS Capsules NAC No.: 12910033
Cosequin RS Capsules NAC No.: 12910054
Cosequin Optimized Equine Powder NAC No.: 12910210
Cosequin DS Plus MSM NAC No.: 12910360
Cosequin Soft Chews for Dogs NAC No.: 12910370
Cosequin Soft Chews Plus MSM for Dogs NAC No.: 12910520
The above is provided for information purposes only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any condition. This information does not cover all possible variables, conditions, reactions, or risks relating to any topic, medication, or product and should not be considered complete. Certain products or medications may have risks and you should always consult your local veterinarian concerning the treatment of your pet. Any trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Each variety of Cosequin has its own specific dosages for different pets of different weight brackets. Many of these products have initial periods of 2-4 weeks or 4-6 weeks at the start of your pet's supplementation regimen where the doses are increased slightly. After the initial period ends, switch your pet to the lower maintenance dose. If you are giving more than one tablet or soft chew, divide the dose between AM and PM. Administer Cosequin during or after your pet has eaten to reduce the chances of gastrointestinal upset. Be sure to read the directions included with each product. A PDF version of the manufacturer's information and instructions is included on each Cosequin product page.
Side Effects
Nutramax Laboratories reports that some pets may experience mild gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea similar to what may occur when switching foods. Feeding Cosequin with a meal may reduce the chances of gastrointestinal upset. However, discontinue use if lameness worsens and contact your veterinarian. Seek immediate emergency veterinary care if you know of or suspect an overdose in your pet.
Cosequin is intended for use in animals only. Do not administer to animals not specified by the packaging and label materials. Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children and animals, and do not allow children to handle Cosequin joint supplements. Review the manufacturer's instructions and precautionary statements before use.
Animals with diabetes may require close monitoring of their blood glucose levels while using glucosamine-containing supplements like Cosequin.
Safe use in pregnant or animals intended for breeding has not been proven by the manufacturer. Do not administer Cosequin to animals intended for human consumption.
Store in a cool, dry place.
What is Cosequin and how does it work?
Cosequin is a line of joint supplements for dogs, cats, and horses manufactured by Nutramax Laboratories. Cosequin is patented, scientifically researched, and recommended by veterinarans to help your pets maintain healthy joints and mobility. All Cosequin supplements are made with high quality glucosamine and chondroitin because these ingredients have been scientifically formulated to help support and maintain joint health and prevent cartilage breakdown.
Why should I use Cosequin in my pet?
As dogs and cats age, their joints become less flexible which may affect their mobility, ability to exercise, and quality of life. Cosequin products may help older pets stay active. They also offer joint support for overweight animals, working breeds, as well as healthy animals. If your pet has an early need for joint support, one of the Cosequin products might be just right for them.
How should Cosequin be used?
Different strengths of Cosequin are available to meet your pet's needs. If your dog has a more advanced need for joint support, a product like Cosequin Soft Chews Plus with MSM might be necessary. Other pets may only need lower levels of glucosamine and chondroitin, so regular strength Cosequin for Small Animals may be a good fit.
What are the side effects?
The manufacturer does not report any major side effects associated with Cosequin. Some pets may experience mild gastrointestinal upset and diarrhea similar to what may occur when switching brands of pet food. Feeding Cosequin with a meal may reduce the chances of gastrointestinal upset.
What should I do if a side effect occurs?
In cases of mild gastrointestinal upset, the manufacturer states that they will usually resolve themselves. Administering Cosequin with a meal may help alleviate this.
Discontinue use if lameness worsens and contact your veterinarian. Seek immediate emergency veterinary care if you know of or suspect an overdose in your pet.
Do I need a prescription for Cosequin?
No. All Cosequin products are over-the-counter nutritional supplements, not drugs.
What are the differences between Cosequin products?
The main difference between the varieties of Cosequin is the number and amount of active ingredients in each capsule, chewable tablet, or powder. Cosequin DS has twice the amount of glucosamine and chondroitin than regular strength Cosequin. Cosequin for Small Animals is recommended for dogs and cats under 24 lbs. If your dog weighs more than that, Cosequin DS Chewable Tablets or Capsules may be better suited for their needs. Other products may have ingredients like MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) as well.
How long does Cosequin need to work?
Because Cosequin is a nutritional supplement, it works more gradually than prescription medications. Most products have a recommended initial administration period of 4 to 6 weeks. Individual pets' responses to Cosequin will vary, and some pets may show dramatic improvements in a shorter period of time.
Is Cosequin better than other joint support supplements?
Nutramax Laboratories claims Cosequin is superior to other similiar joint supplements because even though other products may contain the same ingredients (glucosamine, chondroitin, etc.), Cosequin is made with the high purity glucosamine and low molecular weight chondroitin. These qualities make Cosequin more easily absorbed the digestive system so your pet receives more benefits from the supplement. Nutramax Laboratories also manufactures Cosequin under stringent quality control standards like those adopted by the pharmaceutical industry.
Can I give my dog a joint supplement labeled for human use?
Many human joint supplements use substandard glucosamine and chondroitin. Thanks to Nutramax's strict manufacturing guidelines, each tablet, capsule, or serving of powder contains exactly what is stated on the bottle. These ingredients have been shown to be safe in pets.
Do I still need to give my pet Cosequin if their dry pet food contains glucosamine and chondroitin?
Most likely yes you would still need to give your pet Cosequin if you want to properly support their joints. The amounts and qualities of glucosamine and chondroitin in some commercial pet food brands is often inferior to Cosequin. Your pet would need to consume more than their daily requirements of food to get the same amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin included in Cosequin.
My pet won't accept Cosequin Chewable Tablets. What should I do?
If your pet won't accept the chewable tablets, there are multiple options you can try. You can crumble up the tablets and mix them in with your pet's wet food or with treats. Another option is to hide the tablets inside Pill Pockets. You can also try switching to Cosequin Capsules or even Soft Chews.
Can I give my cat or dog Cosequin even if they're taking an NSAID for joint pain?
Because Cosequin is an over-the-counter supplement, it can be given to pets who are already taking Rimadyl, Carprofen, Vetprofen, etc. However, because every pet may react to supplements differently, consult with your veterinarian before administering it to your pet if they are already taking a prescription joint pain reliever.
Is it safe to give my dog Cosequin if they are on Proin?
Nutramax Laboratories does not list any specific cautions regarding Cosequin and Proin or other medications to treat urinary incontinence, however you should consult your veterinarian before starting your pet on a new supplement regimen, especially if they are already taking other medications.
Can I give canine products to my cat or vice versa?
No. Only give Cosequin products to the animals listed on the label and according to the dosing guidelines and your veterinarian's instructions. Canine formulas tend to have higher concentrations of glucosamine and chondroitin which would be too much for cats.
Will Cosequin affect my dog's diabetes?
Animals with diabetes may require close monitoring of their blood glucose levels while using glucosamine-containing supplements like Cosequin. Consult with your veterinarian.
If my pet has food allergies should I give them Cosequin?
Some pets may be allergic to the beef flavoring in Cosequin Chewable Tablets. If your pet shows signs of a reaction, stop administering Cosequin, and seek veterinary care. Cosequin Capsules do not have any flavoring in them and may be a suitable alternative for pets with food sensitivities.
Some pets with shellfish allergies may react poorly to the Green Lipped Mussel (perna canliculus) in Cosequin Bonelets Plus, while others may be allergic to the glucosamine derived from shellfish sources. Itching may be a sign of an allergic reaction caused by the shellfish. If your dog becomes itchy after taking Cosequin or has any other kind of reaction, stop administering the supplement and seek veterinary care. Consider a hypoallergenic joint supplement for pets with shellfish allergies like PhyCox Max HA Soft Chews.
Can I give Cosequin for life?
At the maintenance dose levels, Cosequin is designed for long-term administration. Unless your veterinarian recommends something else, your pet may benefit from daily joint supplements for life. Cosequin may also be used to help prevent joint deterioration in younger dogs.
What is an Optimized Formula and should I give my horse this?
Both Cosequin products for horses help maintain your animal's joint health. Cosequin Optimmized simply has higher levels of active ingredients than original Cosequin Equine Concentrated Powder. If your horse is involved in heavy activity, they may benefit from the extra glucosamine Cosequin Optimized provides. One serving of Cosequin EQ Optimized Formula contains 14,400 mg of glucosamine versus the 10,800 mg of glucosamine per serving of Cosequin Equine.
Should I switch from original Cosequin Equine to Cosequin Optimized?
If you are pleased with the results you see with Cosequin Equine, then continue giving it to your horse as directed. However, if your horse will be involved with increased physical activity (i.e. an intense competition schedule), then you may want to switch to Cosequin Optimized Formula for its extra active ingredients.
Is Cosequin made in China?
No. Cosequin and other products by Nutramax Laboratories are manufactured in the United States.
To learn more about arthritis, joint pain, inflammation, and how Cosequin supplements may help affected dogs, cats and horses, visit these additional resources.


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Lafourche Sheriff's Office offers scholarship
Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6:04 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 6:04 p.m.
Applications are now being accepted for a $500 Louisiana Sheriff's Association college scholarship.
To be eligible, you must be graduating from a Lafourche Parish high school and planning to attend Nicholls State University, L.E. Fletcher Technical Community College, or South Central Louisiana Technical College.
You must also be a permanent Lafourche Parish resident who is planning to be a full-time, undergraduate college student, and you must be eligible for admission to the school indicated on the application.
Family members of Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office employees are also eligible.
There are no restrictions on the purposes for which the scholarship is spent.
Applications are available at www.lpso.net. Completed applications must be submitted to Brennan Matherne, P.O. Box 5608, Thibodaux, LA 70302 for review no later than April 1. An independent selection committee will review the applications and select a winner to be announced in May.
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This week was Junior Foodie Week on the Melissa & Doug blog, and we hope you had as much fun playing with your food as we did! In case you missed any posts or activities, here's a quick overview of what we shared this week. (To add to these ideas or share your own fun foodie stories, add your thoughts in the comments section below. You can also share your family's food play photos with us on Instagram! We love hearing from you!)
To kick off Junior Foodie Week, we shared the top six benefits of involving kids in real cooking and food-focused play, including:
- Familiarity with a variety of foods, which helps kids feel confident about trying new things
- Hands-on math practice, as kids measure, count, and divide ingredients and portions
- An interest in nutrition and a feeling of ownership for good nutritional choices
- Bonding between parent and child, as kids enjoy the treat of joining you in a "grown-up" job
Nutrition for Kids – What Makes a Balanced Meal?
In this post we share five activities to help your child understand nutrition (with some help from choosemyplate.gov). Using a free printable, we share some ways you can help your child sort, track, and understand what makes a balanced, nutritious meal!
Junior Foodie Activity: Lunchbox Creations
Who says you can't play with your food? (Not us!) In this post, guest blogger Sarah shares a lunchbox activity involving both real and pretend food. Creating, preparing, and packing lunches side by side with your kids is a great activity that gets them thinking about and helping with mealtime planning. It's also a great time to talk about food groups, balanced meals, and the foods themselves.
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Lack of snow - a reason to mope for most people, but for Upstairs at Jonny G's Bar, Nightclub and Pizzeria, it's an opportunity.
"We've got to give some good vibes to Ullr," said Jonn Greco, owner of Jonny G's. The restaurant is hosting a Pray for Snow party tonight at 10 p.m. The party will have no cover and will feature the talents of mash-up specialist DJ Tang.
"We're thinking we'll get the dance floor hopping, and hope we'll get those vibes going to Ullr," Greco said.
The Pray for Snow party coincides with the launch of Jonny G's delivery service. Starting today, the restaurant will deliver for free within Frisco's city limits. The delivery service is one of the latest steps in recent changes and improvements that Greco had planned, starting with a remodeling and expansion in 2010.
In addition to the party and the delivery launch, Jonny G's has updated its menu, adding to the appetizers and sandwiches section, and offering personal-sized pizzas for the first time. The new menu, for restaurant and delivery, can be found online at www.jonnygs.com.
For tonight, Greco said, "We'll do what we know how to do, and that's throw a party."


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City needs land for 7th, Pike work
October 23, 2013
The City of Marietta hopes to reach an agreement soon with Marietta College over land the city needs to acquire to add a turn lane at the Seventh, Pike and Greene Street intersection....
Armybrat. I asked the owner the same thing, he stated that they had to make the building "sealable" so flood waters can't get in and that everything 4 ft from the floor is removable.
Bigoldbeef: I seem to recall a few years ago they hired a company to sync the light from Putnam St bridge to Pike and Acme.
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How about they spend some of the money on syncing the lights from 2nd street to that intersection so that they all are green at the same time! Marietta has the worst traffic light timing that I have ever seen.
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Helper you are about 90% correct. Thanks for not pointing out my misuse of there, instead of their.
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We need a different mindset on council: one rooted in a concern for individual freedom, one anxious to avoid fixing something that's not broke. Council should use practical, real world experience to anticipate the long term entanglements and drawbacks that often accompany big money grants.
Yes, you can cite an engineer's heavy workload. But that doesn't absolve council its responsibility to jealously guard the property rights of our citizens or to pick apart an engineer's recommendation to find another way to save hundreds of citizens a daily travel inconvenience.
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Likewise with the left turn. They were sailing along, fully ready to approve the engineer's suggestion that the left turn be banned and that people instead drive the more dangerous route: left turn across Pike at BarBCutie, cut behind the pizza place to get to a right turn at Greene across from Speedway. If they had been drawing on their real world experience, if they had had any concern for the inconvenience that all those people driving toward Norwood would experience, they would have told the engineer to find another way. As it was, Dr Frye and many others in Norwood came to council and explained the injury the left turn ban was about to cause. (cont)
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"Everyone likes to blame council for there decisions and sometimes they are responsible." At 7th and Green/Pike, this council IS responsible for the project misdirection and the financial pain the city is experiencing.
If they knew, then, that the rights of way were being widened, and if they had been instinctively concerned about the effects on those particular individual owners, they would have asked the engineer, "Ok, whose property are we taking, have they agreed, for what price, and isn't there another way?" (cont)
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Question about the building of the Qdoba restaurant. Is it or is it not in the flood plain? If it is, shouldn't it have needed to be built up above the flood plain.
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I say we owe Qdoba a big thank you for that left turn. I guess City council and the other Traffic Gurus are Big fans of Burritos. You would have thought that they would at least temporarily work on the light timing issues to see what happens since they need to wait for the college to extort more money from the City. BTW, why are the areas in front of the Frat Houses, parking lot and Tennis Courts on both sides of the intersections at 4th and Butler yellow curbed for no parking on 4th? There could be at least 30-40 parking spaces there and keep them from parking uptown.
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$30,000.00 to move some dirt? Where do I sign up for this job? It's no wonder that our taxes keep going up.
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Lester...fiscal restraint is not in this councils dictionary...what I would like to see is a list of every single institution and organization that receives OUR money and more monitoring of how it is being used...or how about just checking to see if the ones they are handing it to are "fiscally responsible"...even that seems to be too much for them to do.
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There's no way one engineer has the knowledge base to adequately oversee everything from street construction, to storm sewers, to waterlines, the the Sewer Treatment Plant and on and on. To employ enough engineers with that ability would bankrupt the city. So why not simply contract out the responsibility? It would be more efficient in the long and short term.
Re: the intersection. I'm inviting everyone to stop at the intersection on Greene St, between the Qdoba and Speedway and think about the design. Crazy!
Was the city aware that the Qdoba was going to be as tall as it is when they gave the go ahead to build there? Did they realize how close it will be to the street?
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The owner of the new Qdoba said they would take the restaurant to Vienna unless the city agreed to include the Seventh St. left onto Greene St. in the intersection plan. So the city did.
The City of Marietta had more than ample time to purchase the land where the Qdoba is being rapidly built. They could have declared eminent domain at any time on a portion of that property, so that the intersection could be moved east about 50 feet. That would have allowed N & S 7th to be opposite each other, eliminating one problem. There would have been ample room for all the turn lanes to be constructed without encroaching on any other property. Now 7 property owners must be appeased instead of one. Everyone likes to blame council for there decisions and sometimes they are responsible. But how about holding accountable the department that is responsible for review and oversight of the plans, the Engineering Department. Talk about an overworked department! (cont.)
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This hasn't been well-handled. Why did the city approve a building permit for that intersection if more space was needed? Why remove even a little bit of the most scenic stretch of the road (the Rotary garden and the college soccer fields)? Save some money, put up better signage, fix the lights and leave the intersection alone.
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I really don't see how that intersection could be improved. It's an awkward intersection, but it works and is what we are accustomed to. Save your money and leave it alone.
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Heard last week there is still time to stop this debacle if we can get some new faces on council who have common sense and fiscal restraint! The idiots there now don't care about wasting taxpayer dollars -- even if Mtta doesn't pay the bulk of the cost. They've been told over and over it's a bad plan and our citizens don't want it. And worst of all, it won't make one hair of difference in the number of crashes there. Since they won't listen and seem more concerned with throwing money at the problem than actually fixing it through correct signal timing and traffic law enforcement, we need to get as many of them off council as possible and replace them with representatives with common sense and ears!
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Didn't the city give MC a street or two way back when, anyone??...I don't feel this work needs done but you'd think MC would remember our generosity when coming up with a dollar amount...
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Someone better check with Lehman on this one...to go ahead without his ok could be a real mistake especially if he has something to gain from it..and isn't it this way with everything he does?
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This project should have been abandoned right after it was proposed. This project is flawed from the start.
Changes to the current traffic light timing and a enforcement of the traffic laws at that location would go a long way to improving this intersection.
Alas, that is not to happen by the looks of this article. This is such a waste of time, money and resources.
It's frustrating when the public is against this project, but those in power seem to have their own agenda--and that doesn't include working on behalf of the people they represent.
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And now for the rest of the story. This intersection has been a waste of time and money sence it came to the council table It isn't broke light timing is the answer and that is all. First council tries to make everyone feel like they did us a big favor by letting us make a left turn on to Greene St. Big deal . I don't see how they could even consider entertaining the thought of invoking it's power of eminent domain to acquire the land it will need. Who died and made them God in this city ? taking property rights away from it's own people and busineses. I think this council has and will continue to step on it own people in the future and they all need to be canned. It is a free country and our city not theirs. Just drop this stupid stupid idea ! There is the answer fix it !
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We have people like Roger Kalter, who couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag, and Moon Mullen, who is only in office trying to pad his front street failing "restaurant" and build pension years, making these proposals and decisions affecting real people and costing real money. Yes, folks, this is OUR tax payer money going into these projects. And, like the 821 project, it will take forever and cost vastly more than originally planned. It doesn't need to be done! There have been numerous alternate proposals but many of the alternative ideas do not involve lining someone's pockets. We're doomed as a society, locally as well as nationally.
Does anyone really think we have the best and the brightest running this city??
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What a crock of crap...make threats then say you don't want to go there...the entire council needs wiped out.
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STOCKTON - Community Response Team officers and members of the multiagency San Joaquin County gang task force got into a brief vehicle pursuit after trying to make a traffic stop about 10 p.m. Friday in the 3100 block of East Main Street, police said.
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The Super Bowl could be coming back to Silicon Valley after a three-decade absence, as NFL owners on Tuesday named the 49ers' new Santa Clara stadium as a finalist for the country's biggest sporting event.
And it's not just any game: The Bay Area will battle the Miami area to host Super Bowl 50 in 2016, an extravaganza packed with extra pageantry for the league's golden anniversary game. Whoever loses out gets another shot to bid against Houston for Super Bowl 51 in 2017.
The winners will be picked in May.
Hosting the Super Bowl would bring hordes of visitors to the South Bay, hundreds of millions of dollars of revenue and serious prestige to a region known for tech companies, not prime-time events.
"Nothing brings a region together like a Super Bowl," said 49ers CEO Jed York. "Now we have to work together to show the new stadium in Santa Clara will put on a great show."
The 49ers have star power behind the effort, naming Charles Schwab, Condoleezza Rice, Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs and a who's-who of business leaders to their Super Bowl Bid Committee.
Let the competition begin.
"It's a shame that we lack Houston's or Miami's 100 percent humidity levels, but we'll have to settle for 76 degrees," said committee member Carl Guardino, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. "We certainly have the hotel and transportation capacity and a stadium that will be second-to-none both in terms of its physical beauty and technological prowess."
The league's Super Bowl Advisory Committee picked the short list of contenders on Monday, and the owners selected the three candidates at their meeting in Chicago on Tuesday.
This is the first Super Bowl bid process for the $1.2 billion Santa Clara stadium, which the 49ers broke ground on in April and plan to open for the 2014 season. The NFL has already awarded the next three Super Bowls to the home fields of the New Orleans Saints (on Feb. 3), the New York Giants and Jets (February 2014) and the Arizona Cardinals (2015).
"It's been a long time coming, and it's absolutely awesome," said Santa Clara Councilman Kevin Moore. "We've been dreaming about this for years. We're going to knock it out of the park."
It would be the Bay Area's second time hosting the Super Bowl. The first was at Stanford Stadium in 1985, when the 49ers beat the Miami Dolphins 38-16 in Super Bowl XIX. California, which has three of the oldest stadiums in the NFL, last hosted the big game in 2003 in San Diego.
"We've been working for a long time to get a new stadium built in California," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at a news conference.
The Niners submitted their preliminary plan to the NFL in August along with other teams interested in hosting Super Bowls L and LI.
Even though the 49ers are leaving San Francisco, the City by the Bay would still act as the Super Bowl host city and could choose to host many of the related events while the actual game will be played at the Santa Clara stadium. More details on plans for the entire festivities were expected Thursday.
The 49ers had agreed in May to partner with San Francisco on the bid in a deal to escape the team's Candlestick Park lease with the city a year early. The team, which will continue to be called the San Francisco 49ers after moving to the South Bay, also wanted to show some love to its historic host city.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee named philanthropist Daniel Lurie to lead the Super Bowl Bid Committee, which will deliver its plan to the NFL on May 7 and present it to the league's 32 owners on May 21 in Boston.
The 17-member bid committee also includes former San Francisco mayor and state Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, Visa CEO Joe Saunders, 49ers president and former Facebook executive Gideon Yu and former San Francisco Giants President Pat Gallagher.
No one from Santa Clara is on the committee, but the city is coordinating plans with San Francisco. There's no hard feelings from the South Bay, which is known for having a friendly rivalry with San Francisco on the 49ers and other issues.
"We will be able to showcase all the great things we have from the Golden Gate to Silicon Valley," said Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews. And San Francisco, he said, "definitely knows how to throw a big party."
Contact Mike Rosenberg at 408-920-5705. Follow him at twitter.com/rosenberg17.
Super Bowl sites
2013: Super Bowl XLVII (47) in New Orleans
2014: Super Bowl XLVIII (48) in East Rutherford, N.J.
2015: Super Bowl XLIX (49) in Glendale, Ariz.
2016: Super Bowl L (50); finalist sites are Santa Clara and Miami area
2017: Super Bowl LI (51); finalist sites are Houston and the loser between Santa Clara/Miami
Source: NFL.


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The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today considered the combined seventh and eighth periodic report of Hungary on how that country is implementing the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.Introducing the report of Hungary, Erika Asztalosne Zupcsan, Deputy State Secretary for Social Policy, Ministry of Human Resources, said that since 2007 Hungary had gone through several socio-economic processes that had had a fundamental impact on the status of women. The new Fundamental Law that entered into force in 2012 granted wider citizenship rights and guaranteed the fundamental rights of every person without any discrimination. New priorities had been set up and included the focus on family values and family issues in order to manage the grave demographic situation, and enhancing job opportunities for women. The main economic objective of the Government was the creation of one million new workplaces in this decade, and with this in mind, a new Labour Code was enacted which set out the essential framework required for the establishment of a more flexible labour market.During the discussion Committee Experts expressed concern about the regressive approach of the Government in relation to women's issues and this was evident in the stronger focus on family values rather than on gender equality. The privatization of health and other social services had gone rather far and Experts wondered how Hungary intended to respect the provisions of the Convention in relation to the guarantee of socio-economic rights for women. Experts also raised a number of other issues such as the use of temporary special measures to ensure equality between men and women; combating multiple discrimination particularly for women and girls with disabilities and Roma women; lack of progress in combating violence against women and domestic violence; and the extremely low participation rate of women in Parliament, which at only nine per cent was below European and international averages.In concluding remarks, Ms. Asztalosne Zupcsan expressed gratitude to the Committee Experts for their extremely constructive approach and the recommendations that showed the way forward.Also in concluding remarks, Nicole Ameline, Committee Chairperson, noted that Hungary was in the full swing of its reforms and expressed hope that this would be an opportunity to ensure better alignment with the provisions of the Convention. Hungary should give full consideration to the prohibition of discrimination and should develop even greater cooperation with non-governmental organizations.The delegation of Hungary consisted of representatives of the Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of National Economy, Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prosecutor General, Budapest Regional Court, Central District Court, Equal Treatment Authority and the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The Committee will next meet in public on Friday, 15 February at 10 a.m. when it will start its consideration of the combined sixth and seventh periodic report of Cyprus (CEDAW/C/CYP/6-7).ReportThe combined seventh and eighth periodic report of Hungary can be read here: (CEDAW/C/HUN/7-8).Presentation of the ReportERIKA ASZTALOSNE ZUPCSAN, Deputy State Secretary for Social Policy, Ministry of Human Resources of Hungary, said that Hungary had gone through several socio-economic processes that had had a fundamental impact on the status of women since 2007. The new Fundamental Law of Hungary had entered into force in 2012 and it had opened a new chapter in constitutional history. It granted wider citizenship rights and guaranteed the fundamental rights of every person without any discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, gender, disability, language, religion or other status. After this law had been passed, a number of cardinal laws had been enacted which had had an impact on the status of women, such as the Act on the Protection of Families, the revised Labour Code and the Act on the Operation of Non-governmental Organizations. Since 2010, the system of public administration had undergone fundamental changes and the number of ministries had been streamlined from 15 to eight and the responsibility to support the advancement of women was now a horizontal task across the whole public administration. The Ministry of Human Resources had the primary responsibility for ensuring equality between women and men, while the main tasks of the Equal Opportunities Office included shaping the attitudes of the society, establishing partnerships and coordinating between non-governmental organizations and other organizations involved in creating equal opportunities. New priorities had been set up reflecting the new approaches of the Government in relation to the population, the family policy and the status of women. One of the new priorities was to manage the demographic situation which was a great challenge for Hungary given the fact that the number of births had fallen drastically since 1981 and had reached a hundred-year low in 2010. Another priority was to enhance job opportunities for women and to increase family benefits and the Government had allocated a record 11 billion forints to improve the work and family life balance and increase the number of places in day care centres and nurseries. The Fundamental Law explicitly stated that women and men were equal before the law and prohibited negative discrimination of persons with disabilities. Hungary had made remarkable advances in the fight against human trafficking in the last two years and had amended the Act on Crime Victim Support which mandated the provision of support to victims of trafficking. It had also initiated the internal procedure for the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, while a new national strategy against human trafficking was due for completion in May 2013. More attention had been devoted to the issue of domestic violence and a wide-ranging social dialogue was evolving on this topic. In September 2012 Parliament had backed the citizens' initiative to classify domestic violence as a separate offence under the criminal law and as a result a working party had been established to create the legal framework to deal with domestic violence. Tackling the problem of Roma and addressing discrimination against Roma women was another national priority and not merely a poverty issue. Women's employment was a key area where the Government had implemented a range of far-reaching measures over the past two years. The main economic objective of the Government was the creation of one million new workplaces in this decade and the new Labour Code had been enacted which set out the essential framework required to establish a more flexible labour market.Questions by ExpertsA Committee Expert asked about the role of non-governmental organizations in the reporting process, the status in the Constitution of international treaties ratified by Hungary, including the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and the prohibition of discrimination in the law. Another Expert expressed concern about the regressive approach of the Government in relation to women's issues, which was evident in the stronger focus on family values rather than on gender equality. The privatization of health and other social services had gone rather far and the Expert asked how Hungary intended to still respect the provisions of the Convention in relation to socio-economic rights and what concrete measures it was taking to ensure that courts, teachers, police officers and other professionals were aware of the Convention?The reality in Hungary did not correspond to the developments expected in the area of women's rights and an Expert reminded Hungary that there should be no inconsistency between family law and women's rights. How did Hungary intend to strengthen women's rights, with which resources and with what means? What were the objectives in relation to family violence and how long would it take to pass a bill on this matter? Gender equality was an human rights on its own and needed to be applied as a cross-cutting issue; was the Department of Equal Opportunities in charge of developing a gender equality policy, and how was it staffed and resourced? Why had the strategy of 2008 not been implemented and why was a new strategy being drafted instead of producing the Second Action Plan? The Fundamental Law and the Equal Treatment Act provided the basis for the introduction of temporary special measures, and there were many areas where those measures were needed for the benefit of disadvantaged women. How did the Government intend to use this useful tool to ensure equality between men and women?Roma women often suffered multiple discrimination; was the Strategy for Roma still being applied and implemented? Response by DelegationIn response to these questions and comments, the delegation said that the Fundamental Law or the Constitution which had entered into force in January 2012 relied on the European Human Rights Charter and on United Nations human rights and fundamental freedoms conventions. It provided a wider scope of rights for the individual. Both the European Union and international human rights laws were taken into account in the drafting of this law. The Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women was a part of domestic legislation which had been promulgated by the law in 1982. The Fundamental Law stated first of all a general prohibition of discrimination and then went on to state the numerous grounds for discrimination which were prohibited. With regard to social rights, the Fundamental Law spelled out that efforts should be made for full assurance of social rights to the extent possible by the Government budget. No women's rights should be limited and women should not suffer a loss of rights and should be given a preference when the provisions of the Family Law were implemented. In March 2014 new legislation would be enacted, the new Civil Code, which would have new important bearing on several laws, including the Family Law.The demographic situation of Hungary was very grave at the moment and many Government measures were aimed at improving the birth rate and that was why there was an emphasis on family values and family issues. The strategy of 2008 did not reflect new developments and the priorities of the Government had changed, which was the reason for the revision of that strategy, within which more emphasis was given on family issues and within them, on women's issues. Concerning temporary special measures, there had been an important Parliamentary debate concerning the introduction of the quota system, which was unfortunately refused. The new Penal Code which would be enacted in July this year defined sexual violence as a separate crime as per the provisions of the Convention. Since 2008, a gender focal person had been nominated in the Chief Prosecutor's Office. The Equal Treatment Authority had been established in 2005 and had the right to express opinion on legislation and make recommendations on decisions of the Government and the legislation related to equal treatment. Positive discrimination was regulated in the Act on Equal Treatment. The Act on Persons with Disabilities and their Rights had been enacted in 1998 and this Act was now being revised. The fundamental principle underlying the revision was the principle of equality between women and men and the revised Act would contain a separate chapter on the rights of women and girls with disability. In addition to expanding the protection system, the Government was planning to create a crisis hotline and service to provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and to promote prevention. The hotline and service would be incorporated in the tasks of the Network on Equal Opportunities with the aim of empowering women in crisis situations.Concerning the Roma strategy, the delegation said that it aimed to provide positive measures for all age groups, from the age of two, through juveniles, to adults. The active involvement of Roma was crucial and out of 40 staff working on the implementation of the strategy, 15 were Roma. Particular attention was given to the employment of Roma women and an ongoing project aimed to provide employment to 1,000 women. There were complex projects to improve housing, access to health services and education for Roma.Follow-up Questions and ResponsesExperts then asked a number of follow-up questions and noted that Hungary was going to receive a significant amount of money from the European Union; what proportion of those funds would be allocated to women's issues and through which arrangements? Did Hungary intend to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights? Was there a political commitment to apply gender mainstreaming systematically? Domestic legislation did not require reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and an Expert asked what kind of legislative action was envisaged to provide equal opportunities to women and girls with disabilities and eliminate discrimination in the area of reasonable accommodation. Did Hungary intend to table the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence? Responding, the delegation said that the strengthening of family rights would not take place to the detriment of the strongest possible protection of the rights of women. The fact that two people lived in civil partnership did not deny the partners' rights. Every scheme and operational programme that had been launched in Hungary included very important elements of women, and there were programmes specifically aimed at women as a target group. The European Union funds were allocated to different development projects and aimed at maintaining achievements already done. All development funds took into account two horizontal aspects: environment and gender equality. This meant that every Euro from the European Union was conditional on the implementation of the gender equality principle. Between 2007 and 2013 Hungary had received significant development funds to create and maintain jobs, for integration, and to preserve jobs affected by the crisis. In the next planning period, horizontal priorities would be maintained and gender equality would feature in all projects, while specific projects would be initiated for women.Questions by ExpertsAn Expert said that there was no clear progress in combating violence against women and domestic violence in Hungary and asked about the efficiency of protection orders and how long they could be used. The Committee had previously recommended the adoption of a law on domestic violence as Hungary did not have a comprehensive law on domestic violence; what were the plans in this regard? Women were underrepresented in politics and media, the gender pay gap was increasing, as was the unemployment rate for women, and the focus on family values promoted the role of women as caregivers. All this reinforced stereotypes, which needed to be addressed systematically. The legislation in Hungary spoke more about domestic violence rather than about violence against women and Experts drew the attention of the delegation to the fact that the Committee was very sensitive to violence against women as a form of discrimination against women. What was the status of the law on domestic violence in Hungary?There were visible developments in the area of combating trafficking in human beings and an Expert wished to hear more about the results of implementing the 2008 strategy to combat trafficking in human beings and what were the obstacles to its implementation. How many women and girls were provided with residency on the basis of being victims of trafficking and how many had benefitted from safe accommodation and victim support services? What activities were in place to address the specific vulnerabilities of Roma women to trafficking and re-trafficking, especially those living in orphanages?Response by DelegationThe delegation said that there had been no action plan for the strategy to combat trafficking in human trafficking because it was a highly actionable document which had laid down the basis for this fight. The achievements included advances in the legislation, with the Fundamental Law of Hungary prohibiting slavery and trafficking in human beings. There had been a National Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings for two years now and this person coordinated informal round tables with the participation of Government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Hungary was primarily a country of transit and country of origin and it had developed cooperation with a number of European countries and was working on the new mechanism for trafficking in the context of the new European Union legislation. The new Criminal Code included new categories which would make it easier to be in unison with international norms and standards and to prosecute various crimes in the area of violence against women. The strategy 2008-2012 was outdated and the new strategy would be adopted in May 2013. Child victims were never considered perpetrators and were specifically protected by the law. In 2011, there had been 11 persons victims of trafficking in human beings. In 2012, there had been 16 women who used services from the shelters or safe houses.Hungarian law criminalized violence, including violence against women. Acts that counted as sexual violence or sexual coercion were recently criminalized as well. The act on violence in a relationship was being prepared and was connected to various international instruments in this regard. Follow-up Questions and ResponsesIn a series of follow-up questions and comments, Committee Experts raised the issue of psychological violence and whether it was punishable under the criminal law, and whether stalking was a crime. What mechanisms were in place to ensure that the municipalities met their obligations to sex workers in terms of designing working areas? Could the delegation better explain the treatment of children found in prostitution and whether they were treated as perpetrators or victims? Responding, the delegation said that since 2007 there had been a radical change and stalking had become a part of the Criminal Code. The legal status had been defined on the basis of international legislation. Additional provisions were added on sanctioning forms of violence other than bodily violence, for example psychological violence or domineering. Use of minor sex workers or prostitutes was a criminal offence and the minors were treated as victims.Questions by Experts and ResponsesExperts said that there was a low level of political representation of women in Parliament in Hungary, which at only 9 per cent was way below the European and international averages. This tendency was reproduced on ministerial posts. An Expert noted that the Hungarian political leaders seemed hesitant to contribute to the political advancement of women and the society seemed to think that the political participation of women was not a relevant topic and it was preferable to keep women at home.Answering those questions and comments, the delegation said that there was no distinction between men and women in Hungary, except on the basis of the capability to perform. Hungary had enacted laws that gave opportunities to everyone and there were a number of women filling positions within the Government and Government agencies. Since 1990, Hungary had had between seven and ten per cent of women representatives in the Parliament. The quota system for the participation of women had been proposed in 2007 and more than a third of members of Parliament had abstained from a vote. The last time the quota system came on the agenda of the Parliament had been in December 2011 but there still had been no adequate support for the proposal. As far as participation of women in diplomacy was concerned, 28 per cent of posts in foreign missions were held by women.Questions by ExpertsExperts raised the issue of the Equal Treatment Authority which also dealt with employment cases and asked about sanctions applied in those cases and how they were being followed up on. A special issue of concern was the position of minority women in the labour market, such as Roma women, asylum seekers or migrant women. The Supreme Court had decided on several cases of pay discrimination and Experts asked how internal pay segregation was being evaluated. How was occupational segregation being dealt with? The segregation of the labour market into lower paid female jobs and higher paid male jobs indicated hidden discrimination; what was being done to ensure equal pay for equal work? The number of reported cases of sexual harassment remained low; what was being done to address difficulties in reporting such cases?Experts expressed concern about restricted access to safe abortion and medical abortion through the limitation of access to the drug and asked about the reasons of limiting access to medical abortion which was safer than surgical abortion. Women wishing to undergo abortion had to undergo obligatory counselling and Experts asked whether the Government was ready to drop the mandatory aspect of counselling and the obligatory three days waiting period. Concerning poster campaigns on the protection of unborn life run by the Government, could the delegation explain the rationale for this campaign which was spreading anti-abortion sentiment in the country? Ninety per cent of all births in the world occurred at home, and home birth had been legalized only recently, even though hospital births were strongly encouraged. Act 154 allowed the forced sterilization of women with disability who were deprived of their legal capacity; what steps were being taken to abolish this provision from the act? Did Hungary have a comprehensive policy of disability and if so, did it set out the legal rights of women with disabilities? What measures were in place to provide commercial sex workers with health services tailored to their needs so that their dignity was ensured?Response by DelegationAnswering questions and comments by Committee Experts, the delegation said that girls represented 36.8 per cent of students in vocational training, 52.6 per cent in secondary schools and 51.7 per cent in universities. Statistical data were not available for Roma. Combating of gender stereotypes in public education started at the early age of three; there was a national curriculum for kindergartens and day care centres which combated any form of discrimination. This continued in the primary and secondary schools. Preparing children for family life and introducing basic knowledge of human rights were also part of the national curriculum. The Ministry of Human Resources had revised the number of students applying for universities and had decided to increase the amount of study grants. Turning to questions concerning equal pay for equal work, the delegation said the Government investigated complaints brought to it by individuals or non-governmental organizations and imposed fines on the employers infringing on the principle. Between 2007 and 2011, employment rates remained stable in the age groups 15 to 64 which meant that women did not experience the crisis more severely than men. The rate of unemployment had increased for men. The unemployment rate in 2011 was around 11 per cent for both men and women. The biggest problem in the reconciliation of family life and employment was in families with young children; 75 per cent of women with children aged 12 or older were employed. Very few of the women with children aged three were in employment. Eight children in 100 had access to crèches in 2011. Different programmes had been envisioned to improve this situation, from increasing the number of places in crèches, introduction of a flexible day care system, and the generation of additional childcare capacity thanks to the use of the European Union grants. The Government was starting a brand new programme with 10 components, with tailored action for different age groups of women and it would target 1.8 million women.There were training programmes targeting 1,000 Roma women who would be trained in social and child welfare; these training programmes had already started and were very popular. In the second phase of the project, institutions absorbing those 1,000 Roma women had an obligation to continue employing them on a continuous basis. There was no restriction of access to legal abortion; there was an interesting situation concerning medical abortion whereby Hungary was sued on the basis of patent rights of the abortion drug. If an emergency abortion was required it took place in any hospital in the country. Home births were always possible in Hungary; the new legislation had been enacted in spring 2012 and would be reviewed in two years time. The high rate of C-sections was a growing trend world-wide and also in Hungary. There was one case related to forced sterilization in 2006; compensation was provided to the woman and in 2008 the legislation had been amended and provided for the observation of international norms on the rights of persons with disabilities.It was difficult to decide who belonged to the category of commercial sex workers; nevertheless, they should have access to health services and their dignity should be protected. The Council on Disability was under reform and the Government wished to see increased participation of persons with disabilities in its functioning. There was a Strategy on Persons with Disabilities which would soon be revised and amended to introduce more Government actions in favour of women and children with disability.The poster campaign on abortion intended to protect the unborn life because only one third of foetuses were born in Hungary. The second part of the campaign concerned children in the care of the State and their transfer from institutions to foster care. There were 21,500 children in care of the State in Hungary. Follow-up Questions and ResponsesIn a further series of follow-up questions, Experts asked whether the poster campaign was an introduction to the system of the right of the child to be born prevailing over the right of the mother to choose whether to have that child? Were there any studies on the emotional and physical impact of carrying to term an unwanted pregnancy, with the knowledge that the child would be given up for adoption? What support was provided to men to take care of their families and better discharge their parental duties? What actions were envisaged to ensure appropriate and comprehensive sex and reproductive health education? Many prosecutions of perpetrators of rape failed because of insufficient medical records; how did the Government intend to remedy this?In response, the delegation said that education to family life was not a replacement of sexual education and both were part and parcel of the national curriculum and addressed both girls and boys. Men had recourse to family benefits and various family related social institutions. The delegation was not aware of any studies on the consequences of carrying unwanted pregnancies to term. Questions by ExpertsExperts noted the recent changes in taxation which had increased the difficult situation of the poor, especially single mothers, Roma women and persons with disabilities. The planned ceiling in the social benefits and aid system raised concerns for those groups as well. One reason for the increase in unemployment for women was the mass-closure of micro and small enterprises due to the crisis; was there any system in place to provide bank loans to those enterprises? Women were entitled to retirement after 40 years of paid work; was a gender assessment of this new social system conducted and what were its findings? While acknowledging that the informal economy was diverse, it did not provide sufficient levels of social protection to women: did Hungary have a supportive environment for the informal sector and what benefits were available for women employed in this sector?The State Party report acknowledged that the situation of women in rural areas had deteriorated mainly due to the lack of infrastructure. How did the public infrastructure projects by the Government empower rural women? To what extent were the national self-government policies of Roma gender sensitive?
Response by DelegationResponding, the delegation said that everyone was covered by social security in Hungary. Retiring did not put women at a greatest risk of poverty, child raising did. Retirement after 40 years of service was a special opportunity for women through which the Government wanted to express its appreciation of women who worked and raised children. Those women received somewhat lower pensions, but still 85,000 women had decided to benefit from this early retirement scheme.Since 2007, the mobility of rural women had improved through infrastructural development and this had increased their access to public administration, education and social services. Questions by Experts and ResponsesIt was stated in the report of Hungary that a person aged 16 with diminished legal capacity could be married off in the presence of a guardian. The new 2011 Law on the Protection of Families defined a family as a marriage between a man and a woman, even though the Constitutional Court had declared that this definition was too narrow as it excluded single mothers and their children, or grandparents and their grandchildren. How were women's property rights protected in informal marriages?Answering those questions, the delegation said that marriage under the age of 18 was possible but a licence from the guardianship office was needed to ensure that souses did not suffer from negative consequences of marriage. Single mothers were entitled to the same legal protection as parents raising children together. The same applied to grandparents raising grandchildren as children. Registered partnerships generated a presumption of paternity, which was important for the status of the children. Both heterosexual and homosexual partners were entitled to enter into a partnership relationship. Closing RemarksERIKA ASZTALOSNE ZUPCSAN, Deputy State Secretary for Social Policy, Ministry of Human Resources of Hungary, expressed gratitude to the Committee Experts for their extremely constructive approach and the recommendations that showed the way forward to Hungary.NICOLE AMELINE, Chairperson of the Committee, welcomed the constructive approach of the delegation and said that Committee's concluding observations would be transferred later to enable Hungary to better address the concerns of women and children. Hungary was in the full swing of its reform and the Chairperson expressed hope that this would be an opportunity to ensure that the implementation of the reforms would bring greater alignment with the provisions of the Convention. Hungary should give full consideration to the prohibition of discrimination and develop even greater cooperation with non-governmental organizations. __________
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News 12 at 6 o'clock
June 4, 2008
AUGUSTA, Ga--- In this electronic age of emails and downloaded books, where does the school library fit in?
Our Time To Care About Education award winner for June is Betty Armando, a woman who volunteers at Curtis Baptist school. We found Betty doing what she loves most, reading to a class at Curtis Baptist Baptist school.
"Ok, we're gonna read 'lost beneath Manhattan' by Sig Brower..." Betty announced to the students. In an age of high speed internet and instant messaging, it may seem a little old fashioned.
But Betty still believes when you open a book, you learn something. Betty learned something too- when you volunteer, even a little of your time, you run the risk of falling in love.
She started with just a few minutes a day. "With 15 minutes..." she says, "in a library watching kids while the teachers were praying."
Maybe they were praying for a volunteer like Betty. Because somewhere along the line,15 minutes turned into much more.
Debbie Lancaster teaches math at Curtis.
"Well, she's always here. Her car is in the parking lot before I get here."
Debbie says Betty is always on the prowl for a good book. "She's even been known to go on vacation- find books and bring them back to the library she is so excited about the children reading."
Betty says it's all true. "I go everywhere anywhere. If there's a yard sale to be found the first thing I go for is the books."
Betty's a bit of a perfectionist too. If she's in the library everything's going to be in place.
I couldn't resist putting her to the test, pointing to a section of books behind her.
"Actually, I see a problem back here in this section."
"Which one?"
"I'm not going to tell you. You have to find it."
It took Betty about a split second to announce her findings. "The ribbon is hanging off the edge."
We had a good laugh about her addiction. Betty is so crazy about books, even her husband seems to notice.
"My husband thinks I spend too much time on books", Betty said, "but that's ok"
Speaking of her husband, Betty didn't even tell him she won our award. She wanted News 12 to surprise him with this story. So John, thanks for sharing Betty with the kids at Curtis for the past 17 years.
News 12 would like to thank the sponsors for making this possible.
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If you would like to nominate someone for our Time To Care About Education award, you can do that on this website.


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LOS ANGELES -- Stephen Curry opened his playoff campaign with 14 points, seven assists and seven turnovers along with the win.
And the Warriors are just fine with beating the Los Angeles Clippers in the series with Curry giving up the ball while facing double teams.
"One thing about Steph is he's going to make the right decisions, so he's not going to think he's got to score 30 or 40 for us to win the game," coach Mark Jackson said Sunday. "Great players, they're going to defend you, force you to get rid of the basketball, trapping you. And you've got to be willing to sacrifice your game.
"I trust he's going to make the right decisions. And his ability to read and react has been spectacular, and it makes us a dangerous team that's tough to guard."
Curry said he was bothered by the seven turnovers but that some were bound to happen because of the amount of trapping the Clippers did as the Warriors tried to attack the basket.
"Give them credit," Jackson said. "They trapped. They got the ball out of his hands. They were active. He's going to be just fine."
If the Clippers continue to double him as they did in Saturday's 109-105 Warriors win, Curry will be happy to continue dishing off to his teammates for good looks at the basket.
"For sure," he said. "Guys, they've got a lot of talent. Not just me."
The Warriors led 107-105 in the fourth quarter when, according to the NBA, the foul on Green should have been called to give Paul a chance at the game-tying free throws. Instead, Paul saw the ball go off his hand out of bounds with 18.9 seconds left to force the Clippers to foul, and Harrison Barnes hit a free throw on the other end.
Green appeared to react on Twitter to the NBA's statement with 26 laughing-with-tears emoticons before writing, "Whoops."
The instant replay review of the out-of-bounds call on Paul's turnover that awarded the ball to the Warriors was correct while the foul on Green that caused the turnover was not reviewable, NBA president of basketball operations Rod Thorn said in a statement.
"It doesn't make me feel any better or anything like that, but I do think it's a good thing to do," Clippers coach Doc Rivers said of the NBA's statement. "I think they take ownership. That was a big call. Chris Paul goes to the line now with two free throws to tie the game."
Said Paul: "When the ball went out of bounds, I knew it was off me but that it was a foul."
For more on the Warriors, see the Inside the Warriors blog at ibabuzz.com/warriors. Follow Diamond Leung on Twitter at twitter.com/diamond83.


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Eric Lyn Dunn, 41, longtime Shawnee resident, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, in Shawnee.
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LINDEN - Sheriff's deputies called to a home in the 30600 block of East Wimer Road east of Linden arrested a 45-year-old woman after an argument with her husband turned violent, authorities said.
Deputies reported that the woman had stabbed her husband in the back three times with a pair of scissors and that a juvenile was in the home.
The woman faces attempted murder, domestic violence and assault charges, among others. The husband's injuries were treated and are not life-threatening, according to the Sheriff's Office.
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A smoking frame and hunks of charred aluminum siding were all that was left of the former home of the River City Farmers Market Monday after an early morning fire ravaged the Washington County Fairgrounds' Rabbit and Poultry Building where the weekly market was held.
An insurance policy will cover the cost of replacing the building, but it will not cover the thousands of dollars of merchandise that was stored in the building by the market's vendors.
"About everybody kept their stuff in there," said River City Farmers Market President Gary Smith.
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A fire engulfs the Washington County Fairgrounds' Rabbit and Poultry Building Monday morning as first responders from the Marietta Fire Department arrive on scene shortly after 6:20 a.m. Vendors from the River City Farmers Market lost thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in the blaze.
JASMINE ROGERS The Marietta Times
Marietta firefighters Scott Casto, left, and Chris Hall, spray down the soaking remnants of the Washington County Fairgrounds' Rabbit and Poultry Building after it was consumed by a fire early Monday. A charred, melting sign marking the location of the River City Farmers Market is all that remains of the market, whose vendors lost thousands of dollars of merchandise in the fire.
Between 60 to 70 vendors set up shop inside the building every Saturday, selling homemade items such as jewelry, wood working, home furnishings, candles, decorative iron working, and more, said Smith, who had the unfortunate task of calling vendors and informing them of the calamity.
"We have a guy that makes clocks valued at $300 to $400 a piece. I just talked to him and he lost pretty close to $7,000 worth of stuff," said Smith.
The losses will likely add up to be somewhere in the $100,000 range, he added.
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Marietta Police called around 6:20 a.m.
The Marietta Fire Department, Warren Volunteer Fire Department, and Devola Volunteer Fire Company responded to the call.
The building is insured by the Washington County Commissioners at $230,696.
The insurance does not cover the contents.
Upcoming River City Farmers Markets will take place underneath the grandstand. Tables are needed Saturday. Gary Smith at 984-2840.
The Marietta Fire Department, Warren Volunteer Fire Department and Devola Volunteer Fire Company responded to the fire around 6:20 a.m. Monday.
Most of the building was aflame by the time Marietta firefighters arrived on scene, said Chief C.W. Durham.
No one was injured and the building was not currently housing animals, said Washington County Fair Board President Paul Barth.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the state fire marshal has been called, said Durham.
Smith's wife, Janet, also fielded phone calls Monday morning, and reached out to offer support to fellow vendors.
"The market is like one big family. Everybody has gotten so close, we all suffer for each other," said Janet.
The Smiths sell plants, herbs, and vegetables at the market and Janet runs Simply Wired, a handmade jewelry business.
"Everything that I currently had made was there. I had four tables full of stuff," she said.
For some of the vendors, the weekly market was part of their livelihood, she added.
"Without the extra income of the market, there will be a few that are struggling to put food on the table or medicine in the cabinets. My heart really goes out to them," said Janet.
The market rented the building from the fair board for a weekly rate of $30. The River City Farmers Market will be held Saturday under the grandstands and will continue there until future notice, said Gary.
"Most of them don't have anything to sell. As far as the crafts go, there is nothing left," he added.
The fate of a replacement building is yet unclear, added Barth.
"It depends on the insurance," he said.
Because the county owns the land on which the building is built, the Ohio Revised Code dictates that the Washington County commissioners must insure the building, said Darla Miller, Washington County Director of Human Resources and Safety Loss Control. The building is insured at its replacement value -$230,696-and the county will have to pay a $2,500 deductible, she said.
More will be known about the insurance once a cause of the fire is determined, added Miller.
It is possible that some of the vendors' personal losses will be covered by their homeowners insurance, said Gary.
"We're a bunch of very determined folks. I don't know where we're going to go from here, but hopefully there's still going to be a market," Janet said.


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The AM Roundup: Toyota Settles, POM Loses, Strine Opines, More
Toyota settles: Toyota has settled what was to be the first in a group of hundreds of pending wrongful death and injury lawsuits involving sudden, unintended acceleration by Toyota vehicles. AP
Patent trends: Patent dispute settlements between brand-name and generic drug makers jumped sharply in the past year, the Federal Trade Commission has found in a new study, warning that such deals may be anticompetitive. NLJ
Health claims: The Federal Trade Commission's ruling against juice maker POM Wonderful signals an increase in litigation over food industry health claims. WSJ
Gin battle: A trademark dispute is brewing between two hipster gin distilleries. Washington City Paper
Chancellor opines: Leo Strine, the chief judge of the Delaware Court of Chancery, thinks the "first-filed" rule should be "replaced in shareholder representative litigation by meaningful consideration of affected parties' interests and judicial efficiency." SSRN
Rivers wins privacy case: A woman who approached comedian Joan Rivers and appeared briefly in her 2010 documentary didn't have a reasonable expectation of privacy, a federal appeals court ruled. Hollywood Reporter


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Kodak (NYSE: KODK) today celebrated its recent relisting on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by ringing the exchange's opening bell.
Following the company's emergence from reorganization on Sept. 3, Kodak common shares began trading on the NYSE – by far the world's largest stock exchange – on Nov. 1 under the new "KODK" symbol.
The new Kodak is a global technology company offering breakthrough solutions and professional services in the packaging, graphic communications and functional printing markets. Kodak leverages its technical expertise to drive change in the industry, with new applications and a broad product portfolio. Leading products include:
"This bell ringing is a symbol of Kodak's remarkable transformation," said Antonio M. Perez, Kodak's President and Chief Executive Officer. "It's a new year, with a new company, a new stock and a new start. We are a B2B company focused on innovating for our customers and delivering value to our shareholders. This bell ringing has extra significance for everyone at the new Kodak because we are reaffirming our strong connections with our customers by having some of them join us at this event."
Kodak President and CEO Antonio M. Perez (front row, center) rings the opening bell to celebrate Kodak's return to NYSE. Perez is joined on the podium by Kodak Chairman of the Board James V. Continenza (on Perez' right) and Kodak customers and employees.
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Airport officials hold groundbreaking for new runway
Published: Friday, August 8, 2014 at 4:58 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, August 8, 2014 at 4:58 p.m.
Friday afternoon's downpour didn't dampen the excitement at the Asheville airport, as the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority and elected officials broke ground on a $64 million runway and taxiway project.
"We've been preparing for this day for many years," said Bob Roberts, vice chair of the authority's board.
"Where you're standing was once 90 feet lower," he said to the Henderson County, Buncombe County and state elected officials gathered under a tent Friday.
Guests stood on the completed fill project on the west side of the airfield, which had been made level to allow for construction of the temporary runway.
The temporary runway is being constructed as part of Project SOAR's first phase, and the second phase will involve paving the temporary runway and installing electrical equipment.
"It will be there two years while we construct the runway," said airport Executive Director Lew Bleiweis.
Once completed, the temporary runway will be commissioned and used as Asheville Regional Airport's main runway while the existing permanent runway is completely demolished and a new permanent runway is built in its place.
Demolition of the permanent runway will begin during phase three of the project, and the fourth and final phase involves paving and installing airfield lighting for the new, permanent runway, which will be linked to the new west-side taxiway.
"This project is part of the 20-year master plan," Bleiweis said.
Roberts called the airport a "vitally important link to tourist and business travelers who come to Western North Carolina from around the world. We serve three-quarter million passengers a year, and that number keeps growing."
Bleiweis said the addition of the new taxiway and adjacent 40 acres of land provides new opportunities for aeronautical development that weren't previously available to the airport.
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A unique aspect of China's economic planning is its Five-Year Plan, the national economic development guidance that outlines the country's overall development in five-year periods. The Chinese central government established the plan in 1953 as an approach for allocating the national resources necessary for construction, development, and economic expansion. The 11th Five-Year Plan is for 2006–2010.
This latest plan includes continued investments by the central government in the biopharmaceutical sector to help it become one of the leading industries in China by 2020. The specific objectives for healthcare appear in the "Guidelines for the Healthcare Industry" that were issued last September, based on the national 11th Five-Year Plan.* The principal objectives of the Chinese healthcare industry include:
To evaluate the near-term development of China's biopharmaceutical industry, however, it is useful to do more than examine the governement's planning goals, BioPlan Associates has developed more specific projections about China's biopharmaceutical industry, based on data and information from the recent study, Advances in Biopharmaceutical Technology in China, copublished by BioPlan Associates and the Society for Industrial Microbiology. The study indicates that China's biopharmaceutical sales totaled RMB 30.31 billion ($3.9 billion) in 2005 and its 2006 sales are estimated to exceed RMB 36 billion ($4.6 billion). Despite the impact of additional drug price cuts mandated by the government, we predict the Chinese biopharmaceutical industry will continue to see moderate growth through the end of the decade. Over the next five years, we project a rate of 22%, to 80 billion RMB (~$10.3 billion) through 2010. The primary drivers in the industry will be vaccine and protein therapeutics.
"China's biopharmaceutical industry is now embracing strong development opportunities," said Lifeng Wang, CEO of China National Biotech Group (CNBG) at the First International China Biopharmaceutical Symposium (ICBPS) that was held in Beijing in December 2006. "Chinese biopharma enterprises are looking forward to more collaboration with the world's leading biopharma institutions and companies. We expect to achieve a win-win situation with our global partners. The Chinese biopharmaceutical industry is ready to make significant contributions to global disease prevention and healthcare," she added.
CNBG is the largest vaccine manufacturer in China and controls six biological product research institutes and two manufacturing companies. China's vaccine sector is a bright spot in the biopharmaceutical industry. Because of its population, the country is currently the world's fourth largest vaccine market, following the US, Germany, and Japan. As China's population approaches 1.36 billion by 2010 and 1.45 billion by 2020, the country will most likely become the world's largest vaccine market in the future. This change is driven by market demand, a thriving economy, and an improving healthcare system.
China's biopharmaceutical industry has witnessed 20% to 30% revenue growth annually since 2001. Today, China is home to more than 400 biopharmaceutical manufacturers, including 114 manufacturers of genetically engineered drugs and 28 vaccine manufacturers. Over 30 domestically produced protein therapeutic drugs and 41 vaccines have been commercialized in China. The country also exports vaccines, recombinant insulin, and other biochemical raw materials.


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The Hannibal-LaGrange University Music Department will present an instrumental concert featuring the HLGU Band at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center.
The program for the concert features a mixture of musical pieces including marches and movements from the classical genre in addition to a trumpet trio variation of the hymn Stand Up for Jesus and a student conducted piece.
The concert is free and open to the public. For information contact Band Director Dave Corkern at (573) 629-3167 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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