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In 2013, James Franco sets the gold standard forself-indulgent Auteur and on a scale that rivals even Andy Warhol. �Interior.Leather Bar.� (Co-Directed with Travis Mathews) is just one of many Franco-projectsthat I�ve found myself viewing this past year (see also: �Child of God�, �Thisis the End�, �Oz The Great and Powerful�, �Lovelace�, �Maladies�, �Tar�,�Spring Breakers�, �The Iceman� - and those are just the ones I managed tocatch at various festivals). Looking forward to 2014, the man has an entirelifetime of projects (for some actor/directors) in varying stages ofproduction. My take on his absolutely madding and eclectic trajectory; Francohas found a new type of celebrity excess and, be it a creative excess or not, Ican�t really purport its value to anyone except Franco himself. The films varyfrom insightful to entertaining, slow & introspective to over-the-top andself-aware. There is not a solid through-line to this career but there is nodenying that Franco has an unquenchable thirst for experience and you gottalove him just a bit for sharing it with us.<>>
Experience has to have been the impetus for the documentary�Interior. Leather Bar.� which followings a film crew (Franco included) as theyattempt to reimagine the 40 minutes of footage censored by the MPAA fromWilliam Friedkin�s 1980 film �Cruising�. The film stared Al Pacino as anundercover cop and follows his investigation of a series of murders in New YorkCity�s gay underground. �Cruising� explores the darkest corners of gay culture:anonymous cruising for sex in public parks and notorious S&M clubs withnames like the Eagle�s Nest, the Ramrod, and the Cock Pit. It�s unclear whatfootage was actually cut from the original film as it has never been viewedpublically but the general assumption is that it consisted of actual gay sex shotin explicit detail as was true to life in these pre-AIDS-era clubs. <>>
The set up for �Interior. Leather Bar.� is a desire byFranco to expose this suppression and to face what it is that�s consideredsubversive in our culture and explore why it is taboo. After speaking to anumber of different people at the Polari Film Festival after party (at Austin�sbest attempt at a leather bar), I gather that few people actually believed thatthe film achieved this; I, myself, being one of the skeptics.<>>
Instead of placing himself in the Al Pacino role � thestraight man posing as gay in the most salacious environment imaginable �Franco recruits long-time friend and acting colleague Val Lauren (�The SaltonSea� / �Live from Baghdad�). Lauren struggles with the content (which his agentoutright refers to as pornography and begs him to decline involvement for thesake of his career), he is given no script, and only the slightest direction ashe is plunged into a darkly lit set, surrounded by men in the throes ofpassion, punishment, and partying. <>>
Franco makes appearances, gets up close with his camera, andwe get a few asides with him and Lauren as they step away from set and try tocome to terms with what they are doing and why; there is a genuine sense thatboth are disturbed by what they�ve accomplished and, for Lauren, thissingle-day shoot might be a life-changing event. Here lies the crux of thisfilm - Franco seems to have a legion of pseudo-sycophants at his disposal whoare willing to indulge his every whim. �Interior. Leather Bar.� seems to benothing more than one such whim with Lauren as his proxy, playing out theexperiences that Franco is too frightened to touch. Alternately, this could bea truly elaborate practical joke directed toward Lauren for reasons unknown �or, perhaps, for no reason but as a salve for Franco�s boredom with his ownnormality. Regardless of its intention the film is an exciting experiment indocumentary filmmaking and as mixed as my feelings are concerning thefilmmaker, he has accomplished something truly intriguing.


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HP Spectre XT review: first look
HP has unveiled its latest range of Ultrabooks at its Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai.
Leading the charge is the Spectre XT, which slots into the firm's offering just beneath the Envy 14 Spectre, and it makes an excellent first impression. It's only 15mm thick and weighs 1.4kg, which brings it into line with the best Ultrabooks around, including the Dell XPS 13 and Asus ZenBoook UX31 - and that also means it's almost half a kilo lighter than the original Spectre.
There's no denying the Spectre XT is a good-looking laptop. The lid and wrist-rest are both constructed from brushed metal, the screen is surrounded by a slick black bezel, and the base is red to signify the inclusion of Beats audio.
The screen, meanwhile, has been slimmed down from the original Spectre - it's now 13.3in rather than 14in. Resolution has taken a step down, from 1,600 x 900 to 1,366 x 768, but it looks as though HP has been able to preserve the enviable levels of quality, with vibrant colours and decent detail in evidence when we used the XT.
The Gorilla Glass covering of the original Spectre has been removed, and the loss of that dose of originality is our only major complaint about the XT's looks. If that's helped make the Spectre XT thinner and lighter, though, that's a trade-off we suspect many will be happy to make, with a little extra portability arguably more important than snazzy design.
There's plenty to like in the ergonomic department. We criticised the original Spectre for its mediocre build quality, and we're happy to note that HP seems to have addressed our concerns; while there's still a little give in the rear of the screen, the desktop isn't distorted, and the wristrest is firm.
There's a little flex in the base of the keyboard, but the Scrabble tile keys are responsive and comfortable and, as with the original Spectre, the keyboard is still backlit. The entire trackpad is smooth and responsive but, like last time, the two buttons at the bottom of the pad are simply seperated with a thin white line - and they're still a little too tough for our liking.
Under the hood, HP's latest offers precisely the kind of specification we'd expect from the next generation of Ultrabooks. Processing power - at least in the model we've used - comes from one of Intel's Ivy Bridge chips, the 2GHz, low voltage Core i7-3667U, and storage is provided by a 256GB Samsung SSD - plenty of room for Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit and Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 10, which are included as standard. There's also four gigabytes of RAM. HP is claiming eight hours of battery life, and connectivity includes dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi and a pair of USB 3 ports. A separate Spectre XT will also be released to appeal to businesses thanks to the inclusion of Windows 7 Professional and a TPM security chip and the removal of third-party software such as the two Adobe apps and Norton Internet Security.
The Spectre XT will cost at least £899 when it arrives on these shores at the end of June, with the business-specific XT a little cheaper at £859. We'll have a full review at launch but, for now, it looks as though HP has managed to put together a good looking, fast and light Ultrabook. So, does this look like the machine that will open your wallet, or are you still to be persuaded by Ultrabooks? Let us know in the comments.


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The jumbled jewelry drawer taunted me
My heart was all a flutter.
I needed to find my vintage brooch
Hidden among the clutter.
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Jets Bench Sanchez, Give Job to McElroy
Published: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 5:16 a.m.
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NEW YORK | Mark Sanchez is no longer the New York Jets' franchise quarterback.
He might not even be the backup.
Rex Ryan decided to bench Sanchez on Tuesday in favor of Greg McElroy after the fourth-year quarterback had another miserable performance in a 14-10 loss at Tennessee on Monday night that eliminated New York from playoff contention.
"I think it's best for our team, and for this game," Ryan said during a conference call.
So, it'll be McElroy under center for his first NFL start when the Jets (6-8) play the San Diego Chargers at home Sunday. Ryan hasn't decided whether Sanchez or Tim Tebow — listed as the No. 2 quarterback — will be the backup.
While Sanchez blew the second chance Ryan gave him a few weeks ago, Tebow was leapfrogged by a third-stringer, fueling speculation that the team has little confidence in him as a quarterback.
"I have to look at what I think is the best for the team and not necessarily the individual," Ryan said. "I'll say this about Tim and I've always said it: I know he wants to help this team be successful in the worst way and there's no doubt about that."
Sanchez threw four interceptions Monday night and wasn't able to handle a low snap with the game on the line, ending the Jets' hopes to get back into the postseason.
Things got worse after the game for Sanchez, who received a series of death threats from one disgruntled fan on Twitter.
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The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for its Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant. The grant provides financial support to individual visual artists and craftspeople in the Piscataqua region to promote their artistic growth. To establish an account and complete the application, visit www.nhcf.slideroom.com. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, April 30, 2013.
The annual grant of up to $25,000 supports activities that will contribute to the artistic development of the recipient. Visual artists and craftspeople whose resume and body of work demonstrate a strong commitment to an artistic discipline are eligible to apply. Collaborating visual artists and craftspeople are also eligible to apply.
Established by the Foundation in 2002, grants have been awarded to sculptor Gary Haven Smith of Northwood in 2002, painter Katherine Doyle of New Castle in 2003, potter Maureen Mills of Portsmouth in 2004, eco-artist Tim Gaudreau of Portsmouth in 2005, digital printmaker and installation artist Barbara Rita Jenny, also of Portsmouth, Newmarket installation artist Kirsten Reynolds in 2007, new media artist Ross Cisneros of Milton in 2008, woodworker and sculptor Lynn Szymanski of Rollinsford in 2009, painter and installation artist Gail Spaien of Kittery Point in 2010, North Berwick, Maine, sculptor and installation artist Kim Bernard in 2011 and the 2012 recipient, digital media artist Bear Kirkpatrick, of Portsmouth.
Applicants must have been a permanent residence within the Piscataqua region for at least two years prior to application and plan to maintain permanent residence in the region during the grant period. Guidelines, and tips and suggestions for completing the grant, can be found at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation website at www.nhcf.org.
Information about the Artist Advancement Grant, including grant guidelines and how to apply, can be found under the Grant Seekers tab at www.nhcf.org.
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation has been working to improve the quality of life in New Hampshire communities since 1962. It manages a collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families, and corporations. Each year, the Foundation awards approximately $30 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarship funds to students. For information about the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, visit www.nhcf.org or call 225-6641.
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Bear Essentials: From Ristuccia With Love
Thursday, 02.14.2008 / 8:56 AM ET / Bish's Blog
By John Bishop - BostonBruins.com
A strong push throughout their road trip puts the Black & Gold within striking distance of Buffalo (64 points) for seventh and Philadelphia (65) for sixth. New Jersey (68) and Montreal (69), in fifth and fourth place respectively, loom on the horizon. Toronto (55 points) is the only team in the Northeast Division to play this evening (against the Islanders in T.O.).
Bruins goalie Tim Thomas is tied for second in the NHL with a save percentage of .925.
Second place is misleading, however, because the man in first, Ty Conklin (.930), has played only 1254 minutes to Tim's 2311.
Boston has the fifth best road record in the Eastern Conference with a 15-11-2 docket and 32 points.
In the scoring department, captain Zdeno Chara has broken into the top ten amongst defensemen with a 9-28-37 line while Marc Savard is tied for second in assists (49) and is 16th in overall points with 62 points.
Milan Lucic is 15th in rookie scoring with his 6-11-17 totals and is tied for first in rookie game-winning goals with four.
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Thinking ahead to the end of the month, I thought the following explanations from the NHL would be interesting reading. JB
How is a trade made?
After two clubs have come to an agreement on a trade, the clubs must advise the League office, either by telephone or by FAX, of the terms of the trade. The League office then schedules a conference call with the two teams to review the transaction and give final approval for the deal. Prior to the trade call, the League office will ensure that the team has the appropriate salary cap space to make the deal; if draft choices are involved, that the club has the available choices; and that the team has available space on its reserve list to add the player (s). It should be noted that the 23-man roster restriction is no longer in force from February 26 on.
On the trade call, the League will a) review the terms of the player contracts and ensure that teams are aware of their respective obligations to the player (s) involved; b) ensure that, should a player have a no-trade clause, that the player has waived that right; and c) ensure that any conditions to consummation of the transaction have been clearly defined and agreed upon.
The trade becomes official after the trade call has taken place.
What if a player involved in a transaction has a "no-trade" clause?
No-trade clauses can vary from player to player. For example, a player may have a list of teams that he has agreed to be traded to. The League requires written documentation from the player that he has waived his no-trade clause. If applicable, the documentation must also stipulate which teams the player has agreed it is permissible for him to be traded to.
Can a trade take place after the 3:00 P.M. ET deadline on February 26, 2008?
Trade calls may take place after the 3:00 p.m. deadline but the League must have been advised of any and all transactions, including the specific details, prior to 3:00 p.m. It is not unusual that a number of trades are agreed to between the clubs just before 3:00 p.m. However, due to the volume of trades occurring just prior to the deadline, the League may not be able to conduct the actual trade call until after 3:00 p.m. There are five League officials that conduct trade calls and calls may last anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the complexity of the deal.
How is a player's salary charged against a team's salary cap when a trade is made at the deadline?
The salary that is charged against a team's cap is the pro rated amount remaining of the player's average yearly salary. For example, if a player has an average yearly salary of $2 million, the amount charged against the acquiring team's cap is the pro-rated amount remaining of $2 million.
This is calculated by dividing $2 million by the number of days in the season (187). The amount ($10,695) is then multiplied by the number of days remaining in the season from the day the trade is made (41 days if trade is on deadline day) to ascertain the amount charged against the team's cap ($438,502).
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The Sports Museum is now accepting entries for The 2008 Will McDonough Writing Contest. Students in grades 4-12 are encouraged to apply.
The contest (the fourth annual) is named in honor of the long-time Boston Globe sports columnist. It is designed to encourage the development of language and writing skills while incorporating the topic of sports and such concepts as teamwork, responsibility, fairness, courage and determination. Students enter the contest by submitting an essay on one of several topics. Essays will be judged on topic development, organization, style and mechanics. Editors and writers from the Boston Globe will determine the winners.
The Sports Museum is asking principals and school administrators to let their teachers and students know about The 2008 Will McDonough Writing Contest. Applications and guidelines can also be downloaded off The Sports Museum's website, www.sportsmuseum.org. The deadline for submission is March 11, 2008. The winners will be announced via The Sports Museum's website on March 25.
1st place winners will take part in an award ceremony at The Sports Museum within the TD Banknorth Garden and receive a $100 savings bond. Their guests, members of the Globe editorial staff and members of the McDonough family will be there to take part in the celebration. This year's ceremony will take place prior to the Boston Celtics game on April 2nd.
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It looks like an optional practice here in Wilmo (where gas is down to $2.85).
Forwards Petteri Nokelainen, Vladimir Sobotka, Jeremy Reich, Shawn Thornton, Peter Schaefer, defenseman Mark Stuart and Bobby Allen are on the ice with goalies Tim Thomas and Alex Auld.
Coaches Ward, Houda and Essensa are in charge...
3:27 p.m.
Aaron Ward is on his way back to Boston.
"He's on his way now," said Coach Julien. "And I guess we'll evaluate him and see if everything is good and he is clear to go for Saturday."
Just his traveling home today is good news.
"Yah, it's a good sign. Yesterday was just a precautionary measure, as far as [flying]. The pressure up there, when you have a throat injury, can be a little risky, so we wanted to make sure we kept him under a bit of observation," said Coach.
And Chuck Kobasew?
"He's probably in the same situation as Ward," explained Julien of Chuck's timetable. "We're hoping to have them in the lineup on Saturday.
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WHITEWATER - Patsy Lou Kennedy, 71, died at 12:32 a.m. May 24, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Born Jan. 5, 1934, in Delta, daughter of the late Tessie Beatrice McClain and William Roy Taylor, she was a seamstress at Thorngate Ltd. in Chaffee and a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Arbor.
On March 4, 1951, she married John Lee Kennedy, who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: four sons, Tharon Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy and Miles Kennedy of Chaffee, and John Kennedy of Sedgewickville; one daughter, Terri Hubbert of Whitewater; and 11 grandchildren and 8 great-
Two sisters preceded her in death.
Visitation is scheduled from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.
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Help Stony Brook Athletics stuff a bus this holiday season
Nov. 27, 2013
Stony Brook, N.Y. - In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Stony Brook Athletics is collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys that the department's student-athletes and administrators will deliver to pediatric patients of the Stony Brook Cancer Center during the month of December as part of the department's second annual Stuff-A-Bus day.
All participants who submit a donation will receive a voucher for 2 free tickets to a 2013-2014 Stony Brook women's basketball game. Toys can be dropped off at the Stony Brook Athletics Ticket Office, located in the Indoor Sports Complex, during their normal business hours or during any #Seawolves home basketball game through Tuesday, Dec. 10.
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Dallas Crime Watch: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
A sampling of crime and public safety news in and around Dallas:
• The Dallas County district attorney's office is reviewing dozens of cases filed by six Dallas police officers. The cops were involved in an arrest that put a man behind bars for 10 months on what prosecutors now say were false charges.
• The man accused of shooting a NorthPark Center cleaning worker last week is a disgruntled former mall security guard fired last year for disobeying an order, according to police documents. Victor Guadalupe Alaniz, 25, had shown up at the mall drunk since being fired and made references to poor security in the parking lot at night. He faces an aggravated assault charge in the shooting of Antonio Reyes Castillo, 33.
• The University of Dallas chaplain is on leave after someone apparently conned him into loaning them at least $100,000 in church money. The Rev. Tony Densmore made the loans without authorization and is on leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation.
• A man accused of throwing his girlfriend's dog off a Dallas highway to its death could face criminal charges, CBS 11 News reports. Kelan Logan, 26, took the dog to the Spur 408 bridge over Interstate 20 after an argument with his girlfriend and told her in a phone conversation "Your dog is dead, you will never see him again," according to the report.
• Police officers searching a car in Old East Dallas found a 5-month-old baby who was malnourished, dehydrated and covered in sores. The child's mother, Sofia Guadalupe Morales, 19, was arrested on a charge of child endangerment.
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Roger left California and traveled to the East Coast of the USA in order to play the Sony Ericsson Open on Key Biscayne in Florida.
Like the other top seeds, Roger is exempt from the first round. He will either face Fabio Fognini (ATP 53) or Radek Stepanek (ATP 68) in round two. He could later take on Argentinia's Juan Monaco (ATP 35), before a meeting with either Marcos Baghdatis (ATP 24) or Mikhail Youzhny (ATP 14) is possible. Then, Andy Roddick, the defending champion, could be up in the quarter finals.
Roger, winner in 2005 and 2006, is in the same half of the draw as top-seeded Rafael Nadal. The two champions could meet in the semifinals.
Wish you all the best Roger.
Good luck against Stepanek as always rooting for you!
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Roger should keep focus and stay motivated. His game is very good right now but not great.
If he can pull it together in Miami, it will give him the confidence he needs going into the most important strech of the year with 3 Masters Series Clay tornaments, The French and Wimbledon.
If he can pull it together in Miami, it will give him the confidence he needs going into the most important strech of the year with 3 Masters Series Clay tornaments, The French and Wimbledon.
So, please, answer me, in Brazil everybody would know I´m your biggest fan around here!!! Love you
My dearest, first of all, you didn´t answer my question on Facebook ... I´ll be cheering for you, of course, and, as I said on the facebook, I´m pretty sure you´re hiding your new shots to catch nbs, 1 and 2,for the time being ... you´re my number one for ever, no matter what! you have nothing to prove to anyone. I just can´t face you´re not giving yr best now. I´d love you to answer me on facebook. I´m your fan number 6 (just behind your mother, father, Mirka and the twins)!
c´mon Roger, i´ll see you in the Final please!!!!!
Good luck Roger!!!!May God guide you throughout all your matches in Miami, I am with you all the way!! nobody Can tell "The Roger Federer" how to play tennis!!!I will be cheering for you! always, always!!!! <3<3<3 ;)
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As a single parent who is also a working professional and student, Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon, associate dean for Walden's School of Counseling and Social Service, understands the juggling act that occurs when parents try to balance family, work, and education. For many working adults, the decision to return to school and pursue an advanced degree is an opportunity to refocus their career, enhance their skill set, and increase their earning power. However, for a single parent, this task may seem daunting and cause additional stress.
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The Moment A Bank Robber Called Met Police Chief On LBC
Wednesday 16th April 2014
This is the remarkable moment that a former bank robber called the most senior police officer in Britain to complain about how he is treated by officers.
- Whistleblower PC Calls Bernard Hogan-Howe Live On LBC
Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, was in the LBC studio when Nick Ferrari took a call from Mick in the Isle of Dogs.
Mick said that he had discussed his criminal past on LBC before - and admittedhe had used guns to rob banks in the past.
Mick told the Commissioner: "I'm an old thief, old villain, whatever you want to call me, straight for 20 years. But when I moved up north, the attitude of the police up north is totally different to the Met.
"I got pulled a couple of times up there because of the work I was involved in. They were friendly.
"In London, I was driving along with a fella. He got stopped. As soon as they CRO-ed me [Criminal Records Office check], they heard 'extremely violent', 'known to use firearms' etc etc and everything changed."
Sir Bernard responded: "I understand what you're saying Mick. It's difficult to draw conclusions from one or two experiences. My experience in working in both the north and the south is that broadly officers try to be similarly in both areas.
"There's no doubt that if you get information that somebody's got previous convictions, it modifies your attitude, you're most suspicious to be honest.
"Even then though, I would expect people, whether they've got a criminal background or not, that they are treated reasonably and professionally. It can put them on guard.


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In this instalment, we discuss radical ion chemistry as an increasingly important area of mass spectrometry (MS) development and the application to bioanalysis. At the current stage, most of the research is performed by a small set of academic groups. Given the unique capability offered by radical MS compared to the traditional studies on even-electron ions of analytes, it is likely that these types of fundamental studies will attract more attention and even be commercialized in the near future.
Radicals are atoms, molecules, or ions that contain one or more unpaired valence electrons or an open electron shell. They are, generally, highly reactive because of their need to convert themselves to more stable, even-electron species. Well-controlled radical chemistry can provide the means for conducting some of the most difficult and delicate chemical transformations, like converting RNA to DNA by ribonucleotide reductase, an enzyme with a radical as its catalysis centre. Radical chemistry can be coupled with mass spectrometry (MS) to tackle traditionally challenging problems such as sequencing disulphide proteins and determining C=C location in lipids. Here, we discuss this increasingly important area of MS development and its application to bioanalysis.
BackgroundMS has been established as a powerful tool for qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Its principle of analysis involves at least three crucial steps for extracting as much information as possible from an analyte: Forming ions from the analyte molecule of interest, performing mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) analysis (so-called mass analysis), and perturbing ions to induce m/z changes. It typically relies on tandem mass spectrometry (MS–MS), a process in which ions are allowed to interact with neutral molecules, electrons, ions, electromagnetic waves, and so on.
During the past several decades, these three steps have reflected significant advances. The development of various soft-ionization methods permits the transformation of almost any molecule or chemical entity from its original physical state to gas-phase ions with the least change to its structure. (Nevertheless, it is frequently necessary to add a charge carrier to the analyte, facilitating MS analysis.)
Several types of mass analyzers, the component of mass spectrometers that separate ions according to their mass-to-charge ratios, have been developed and commercialized. Instruments with time-of-flight (TOF) analyzers offer a fast speed of analysis. Fourier transform ion-cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) and orbital ion trap instruments offer high-performance mass measurement and achieve a resolution in millions and sub-parts-per-million mass accuracy. Accelerator MS (AMS) instruments offer superb dynamic range (108 –1015) for isotope analysis. Finally, some instruments could even be made portable, miniaturized for performing field analyses.
For tandem MS, many activation and dissociation options are available, including collision-induced dissociation (CID) and electron-based excitation or dissociation methods. Clearly, MS has entered into a golden age of advanced development and can be readily applied to solving complicated problems, whether in the areas of drug discovery, cancer research, environmental monitoring, or exploring Mars.
Some of our most pressing questions about MS concern whether its usefulness has been fully exploited and, if not, what its next major advance will be. Its history shows that innovation in instrumentation and inquiries in new gas-phase ion chemistry often went side-by-side, providing the impetus for additional MS development. We believe the scope of gas-phase ion chemistry is unlimited, that its exploration so far has been only marginal, and that it may therefore give rise to the next major MS development.
An area of increasing attention is the development of gas-phase, radical-ion chemistry for bioanalysis. Radical ions, which consist of unpaired electrons, derived from biomolecules (peptides, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates) are significantly less investigated than even-electron ions. The available ionization methods do not lend themselves to directly forming the radical ions of biomolecules, so additional reaction steps are required to effect the transformation from even-electron ions. Several research groups have invested a major effort in developing methods to produce radical ions of biomolecules. Given the coexistence of two reactive functional groups within one ion, a charge and a radical site, the chemistry of radical ions is rich. It differs significantly from the chemistry of even-electron ions. This difference can be exploited to provide structural information that complements the structural information gleaned from even-electron ions. A well-known example is the development of electron-capture dissociation (ECD) and electron-transfer dissociation (ETD). These techniques provide rich structural information for protein analysis that complements the information from CID. Thus, it substantially improves the capability of protein identification and characterization.
Bio-radicals have been implicated as important intermediates in a wide variety of biochemical processes. At the molecular level, they are associated with oxidative damage to proteins, DNAs, and lipids, which have been shown to be related to ageing, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancers. Several classes of enzymes also use radicals for catalysis. For example, ribonucleotide reductase uses a free radical (thiyl radical) for its catalytic activity. Interestingly, the radical storage centre is tens of amino acid residues away from the catalytic centre. It is not clear, at this point, how the enzyme tightly regulates radical reactivity along this long-range radical transfer process. In general, knowledge of the bio-radical species is constrained by the limited techniques available to analyze these reactive intermediates. Studying the gas-phase chemistry of bio-radicals, therefore, provides direct experimental evidence of their intrinsic chemical properties (reactivity, energetics, and structure), which can help explain the fate, including intra molecular and intermolecular radical transfer, of bio-radical species after they initially form.
The following discussions provide examples of methods of forming bio-radical ions of different classes of biomolecules and how radical chemistry and MS can generate useful structural information.


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Garlicky Cheezy Kale & Crispy Chick'n Salad
Serves 4
"I didn't used to like kale, but after learning about its health benefits, I decided to create a way to like it," says Elisabeth Redman, a Czech expat and food blogger (czechvegan.blogspot.com). "I like to refrigerate the salad before eating it so the flavors can fully develop, but sometimes I cannot wait and eat it freshly made!"
- ¼ cup Once Again organic tahini
- 2 Tbs. Bob's Red Mill nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 12-oz. bunch lacinato or red kale, stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
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Working for Four Seasons Health Care is a rewarding and motivating career. We encourage the staff in all our care homes and offices to make the most of their skills, providing support, coaching and training where needed.
Many of our team members have progressed and developed through the business, in turn helping us develop and progress too. Read about the wide variety of roles we have available below.
Leadership and management
Our management positions range from senior care jobs directly managing our services, to leading specialist or support functions. One of our key roles is care home manager, responsible for the entire care home including nursing, care and support staff. A care home management role allows you to lead what is essentially your "own business".
Other leadership positions including regional managers who look after up to 10 care homes, and peripatetic managers who provide interim support where needed.
Our nurses are at the forefront of excellence in the care industry, implementing new initiatives and providing strong leadership to develop and improve the quality of care in our homes. All Four Seasons' nurses are passionate about enriching the lives of our residents.
Carers are the most important people to residents, and their contribution can have a huge impact on someone's quality of life. You'll be naturally warm and supportive to both residents and their families, providing friendship as well as the daily care they need.
Our residents have varying nutritional needs, so our catering teams help us create diverse and balanced menus using fresh, quality ingredients. We also strive to create an enjoyable atmosphere with enticing and well-presented dishes at every mealtime.
As an administrator in our care homes, you'll have a number of important duties; responsibility for all administration, processing payroll and collecting client fees, welcoming residents and visitors to the home, supporting the manager and other employees, providing a positive and friendly first point of contact.
Personal activities leader
We know that keeping the mind and body active helps people stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. As the activities leader, you'll get to know our residents and build events and activities into their care plan that appeal to each individual in our care.
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A safe, comfortable environment is essential for our residents, and our housekeeping and maintenance teams help us achieve this by maintaining the high standards in all our homes. You'll contribute towards creating homely surroundings - that are clean, not clinical - and welcoming, attractive grounds for everyone to enjoy.
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Our support staff allow nurses and carers to focus on their roles, while they take care of things behind the scenes. Our dedicated IT helpdesk ensures our systems work efficiently; purchasing, estates and finance help coordinate the daily needs and specialist requests of the care home; HR look after all our staff, while training, management development, health and safety, and resourcing and marketing all ensure Four Seasons continue to deliver the highest quality of care.
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Definition of seals of office in English:
seals of office
plural noun
(In the UK) engraved seals held during tenure of an official position, especially that of Lord Chancellor or Secretary of State, and symbolizing the office held: he was encouraged to delay surrendering the seals of office
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- The seals of office, which half a dozen of our rulers have just surrendered to, or received from, the Queen, are small metal stamps in velvet cases.
- He will be presented with the seals of office and officially become prime minister.
- The King passed over the seals of office and the keys of the Prime Minister's dispatch box.
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They are among the most famous quarterbacks in Northern California history: Joe Montana, Steve Young, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Jim Plunkett.
That's 1,101 touchdown passes, 11 Super Bowl championships, eight Super Bowl MVP awards and -- on Friday -- one stage.
The glittering quarterbacks will assemble for a charity event organized by longtime 49ers offensive lineman Harris Barton, whose cause proved compelling enough to get former rivals Montana and Young to share the spotlight again.
"He blocked for us," Young said. "It's the least we could do for him."
Barton lost both of his parents to brain tumors. It was at his mother's funeral, in 2004, when 49ers legend Ronnie Lott pulled him aside and said, "We've got to do something."
What they did was create Champion Charities, which raises money to fund brain tumor research at UCSF, where Barton says his parents got first-rate care. One of the annual fundraising jewels is the "Salute to Titans" breakfast, which in the past has honored stars such as Clint Eastwood, Arnold Palmer and Peter Ueberroth.
This year, it will be a fantasy football dream sprung to life. It's the greatest collection of quarterbacks this side of Canton. These are faces that would be carved into a Bay Area mountainside -- call it Mt. Passmore.
Montana and Young played for the 49ers, Plunkett went to James Lick High and Stanford before playing for the 49ers and Raiders, Brady attended Serra High in San Mateo, and Rodgers starred at Cal and grew up in Chico as a 49ers fan.
"Harris' ability to get us all together is incredible no matter what the circumstances," Young said. "The fact it happens to be for a good cause, too, makes it that much better."
Tickets for the event are beyond sold out: Event organizers asked that the location for the charity breakfast not be disclosed. They fear people will try to crash the party.
The most amazing thing about the gathering? It wasn't that difficult. Barton said the cast, which will include Bob Costas as the moderator, came together quickly, in part because he enlisted recruiting help from his Hall of Fame friend.
"When Ronnie Lott calls people, they tend to show up," Barton said with a laugh.
Even then, it didn't take much cajoling.
"These are guys who understand how important charity is," Barton said, referring to his QBs. "These are guys who are willing to give up a morning for a great cause."
There was a time, as Barton well knows, that the idea of Montana and Young reuniting for anything would seem far-fetched. The two had a relationship diplomatically described as "frosty'' back when the future Hall of Famers battled over the 49ers starting job.
But Barton called the rivalry "overblown" and said getting Young and Montana on board as co-stars was never a big deal.
"Not at all, not at all," he said. "Both of them are friends of mine, and both of them give so much back to the community. The only surprising thing was that they both happen to be in town for a summer event. That's what was more surprising than anything."
Young, when asked if the idea of appearing with Montana was an issue, said: "I hope not. I don't think it was ever an issue.
"I've said this many times over the years: (Our time with the 49ers) went the best as it possibly could. It was a difficult situation, but we never had words.
"When we see each other now, it's very friendly and very positive. It's not as unusual as you might suspect. We see each other at 49ers events all the time."
It helps that Young knows how personal this cause is to Barton. The two were roommates back in their 49ers playing days and were so close that the quarterback got to know Paul and Joan Barton.
The two raised Harris in a Jewish Orthodox home in Atlanta and nudged their boy toward a white-collar world. (Harris graduated from the University of North Carolina with a concentration in finance.)
When the 49ers took Barton in the first round in 1987, he called his father with the news. Unmoved, Paul Barton still wanted Harris to go work for IBM.
"I said, 'Dad, the 49ers are going to pay me $150,000 a year and IBM is going to pay me $30,000,' " Barton recalled.
"And he said, 'You know what? You should go work for the 49ers.' "
Barton spent 10 seasons with the 49ers, making the All-Pro team twice and winning three Super Bowl rings.
Along the way, his parents never quite learned to draw up X's and O's, but they understood the important stuff. "They were Harris' biggest fans," Young said.
That's what drives Barton these days. Over their final days, his parents each sought out every avenue available in their fight against brain tumors. Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo directed the Barton family toward UCSF, and Harris said the specialized treatment bought each of them a few extra years.
"I've always felt like this was the best place in the world for brain tumor research," Barton said. "So whatever we can do for UCSF is the reason why we do this kind of stuff."
Along with the Salute to Titans breakfasts, Champion Charities also organizes an annual "Night at the Theater" events in New York and San Francisco to pay tribute to his parents' love of Broadway.
Champion Charities estimates it has granted $3.75 million since 2004, to UCSF and dozens of other causes. This year, with the U.S. Open as the backdrop, a big beneficiary will be the First Tee program of Northern California.
Friday alone could net more than $500,000, Barton said.
As his preparations for the event wound down, Barton deferred credit back to the passers.
"Make sure you pump up these guys, because they're doing a lot of work for the community," he said. "Without those types of names, we couldn't get this done."
More than a decade after his last snap, Barton is still protecting his Super Bowl quarterbacks.
"Yep," he laughed. "I'm still watching out for their blind side."
Information available at championcharities.org. Contact Daniel Brown at email@example.com.


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Definition of visit in English:
verb (visits, visiting, visited)[with object]
1Go to see and spend time with (someone) socially: I came to visit my grandmother [no object]: North American he went out to visit with his pals
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- She plans to spend her retirement visiting her son and grandson in Durham and sightseeing around the countryside.
- Georgie rode out to visit with Tess, though I'm sure she'll come by to visit you and Olivia, as well.
- It is the first time Sue has been back to the UK since moving away and she will be spending two weeks visiting old friends and sight-seeing.
call on, pay a visit to, go to see, look in on;
stay with;
stop by, drop by
informal go see
pop in on, drop in on, look up
1.1Stay temporarily with (someone) or at (a place) as a guest or tourist: we hope you enjoy your stay and will visit us again [no object]: I don't live here—I'm only visiting
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- Despite the fact we still travel abroad twice as much as inbound tourists visit us, holidays at home are hard to beat.
- From that Christmas, Jonathan promised to visit Perry and stay with him in his Ghana home for the festive season.
- Then a few days before my tenth he visited me and stayed until my birthday when he gave me this necklace and left.
stay in, stop over in, spend time in, vacation in;
tour, explore, see
1.2Go to see (someone or something) for a specific purpose, such as to make an inspection or to receive or give professional advice or help: inspectors visit all the hotels
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- All the hotels in the guide were visited by a professional inspector and the entries were written between April and June this year.
- Thornton's restaurant has two Michelin stars, an accolade which involves the restaurant receiving up to nine visits a year from Michelin inspectors.
- But men who are reluctant to see their GP about 'normal' balding can soothe their distress by visiting a trichologist for advice and treatment.
stop by, drop by, pay a visit, call
informal pop in, drop in
1.3 [no object] North American informal Chat: there was nothing to do but visit with one another
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- But the governor had asked to come and visit with him, and he came to the house and they visited for several hours.
- The chief prosecutor said he had seen no sign of torture in his visits with the defendants.
- Grandma and Grandpa would pick a nice parking place on the street and sit there all evening visiting with friends and neighbors.
1.4Go to (a website or web page): visit us at www.flycreekcidermill.com
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- The URL for the unprotected page could be determined by visiting a Dealerskins-hosted website and viewing the HTML source code - a simple matter in most browsers.
- I visited the Microsoft download web site in search of Media Player 9, and I found these comments.
- Microsoft stole AOL's crown as the most visited Website destination for home surfers in August.
1.5(Chiefly in biblical use) (of God) come to (a person or place) in order to bring comfort or salvation.
Example sentences
- 'In that hour of dire need, I wasn't visited by God or his burning bush,' he writes.
- It had been at least a season since she was visited by the God of Time.
- One night in this time of misery a god visited the man in a dream and told him to await the arrival of a very wise individual, who would come to the island.
2Inflict (something harmful or unpleasant) on someone: the mockery visited upon him by his schoolmates
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- In the final scene, in which the lovers finally come within touching distance, it is Miriam who intervenes to prevent the cruelties of Yair's father from being visited upon his own son.
- With a clear conscience, every health guru can take a good kick at the unhealthy, King Size Mars bars guzzling masses who are apparently asking for the wrath of diabetes to be visited upon them.
- Another explanation was needed for the cataclysm that was visited upon Great Heck that bitter winter's morning of February 28, 2001.
2.1(Of something harmful or unpleasant) afflict (someone): they were visited with epidemics of a strange disease
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- God promised he would release them from slavery, but not before Pharaoh had refused their release and God had visited ten plagues on Egypt to demonstrate his power.
2.2 archaic Punish (a person or a wrongful act): offenses were visited with the loss of eyes or ears
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- Public offences were visited with public penance; private offences were confessed to the priest.
1An act of going or coming to see a person or place socially, as a tourist, or for some other purpose: a visit to the doctor
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- When I was in London I popped up to Kettering to pay him a visit.
- Having ranted considerably, welcome to my new English civilian female friend who has decided to pay me a visit in the club this evening.
- It's a little empty at the moment, but pay him a visit anyway.
call, social call, visitation
1.1A temporary stay with a person or at a place.
Example sentences
- It was meant to be a temporary visit, but Tokyo broke its promise, and said they were not going back.
- Hawkes Bay was a really nice place, and being only 4 hours from Wellington, I can potentially see some future weekend visits to stay there and see more of what it has to offer.
- Better keep your friend and your roots for wonderful visits, and stay where you already have not only friends but also your network of casual acquaintances - your world.
trip to, tour of, look around;
stopover at, stay at;
vacation at
formal sojourn at
1.2North American informal An informal conversation.
Example sentences
- For a long time, these visits were simple informal 'hi and how are you' stops in JoAnn's office.
visitable adjective
- Example sentences
- I haven't enough space left to discuss Subrahmanyam's career: if he's visitable on a website, browsing through his list of publications might cost you a hundred hours of internet connection.
- There is something both innocent and daring about Simone Martini's richly caparisoned horseman in the Palazzo Pubblico (the visitable part of which goes under the name of the Museo Civico).
- Marrakech doesn't have that many visitable tourist sights anyway so don't feel guilty: you will remember a day in the Mamounia long after the others have been forgotten.
Middle English: from Old French visiter or Latin visitare 'go to see', frequentative of visare 'to view', from videre 'to see'.
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Committee on the Rights of the Child
22 January 2013
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today reviewed the initial report of Niue on how that country implements the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Committee for the first time used teleconferencing technology to examine the report of this remote small island state with a population of 1,700. O'Love T. Jacobsen, High Commissioner of Niue to New Zealand, said that Niue was an isolated, remote island, the largest coral atoll in the world with a population of 1,700 living in 13 villages on the peripheries of the island. It was a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand, with predominantly oral culture and the laws which were in most cases aligned to those of New Zealand. Children under the age of 18 made up 25 to 30 per cent of the population; they lived with families and the principal responsibility of looking after them belonged to the parents. The country often lacked resources to implement the provisions of the Convention and other international instruments it had ratified.The Committee Experts noted that the legislation on the rights of the child was scattered in multiple sources of civil, penal and customary law and inquired about steps taken to harmonize the law and to set up a comprehensive data collection system for the purposes of the Convention. Experts asked about measures to eliminate discrimination on all grounds, particularly against children with disabilities and against girls; prohibition of corporal punishment in all settings; the complaint mechanism available to children to report cases of abuse and violence; and the intentions to revise the law on the minimum age of criminal responsibility, which at the moment was 10 and as such was much lower than international standards.In concluding remarks, Kamla Varmah, Committee Expert acting as the Rapporteur for Niue, said that many challenges faced the country and that immediate action should be taken to harmonize legislation on data collection, the definition of the child, adolescent health, corporal punishment, domestic violence and adoption.
Also in concluding observations, Ms. Jacobsen of Niue thanked the Committee for the suggestions on what the country should look into in order to be a good State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Jean Zermatten, the Committee Chairperson, in closing remarks appreciated the commitment of Niue to the rights of the child and the good will to take the necessary steps to harmonize domestic laws, update the archaic laws and adopt the Family Code that would take into account all principles of the rights of the child. In the teleconference today, Niue was represented by the High Commissioner of Niue to New Zealand and a Head of External Affairs of the Government of Niue also representing the National Committee on the Rights of the Child.
The next public meeting of the Committee will be on at 3 p.m. this afternoon when it will examine the initial report of the Philippines under the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (CRC/C/OPSC/PHL/1).ReportsThe initial report of Niue under the Convention on the Rights of the Child can be read here: (CRC/C/NIU/1)).Statements by the DelegationO'LOVE T. JACOBSEN, High Commissioner of Niue to New Zealand, said that Niue had ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1996 and had submitted its initial report to the Committee in 2010. Niue was an isolated, remote island, the largest coral atoll in the world with a population of 1,700 people living in villages on the peripheries of the island. Children lived with families and children under the age of 18 were under the care of a responsible adult. They lived in hurricane proofed housing with water and electricity. Roads connected all the 13 villages of the island and were greatly improved recently. Each of the villages had a village council democratically elected every three years; the Council looked after the villages and the wellbeing of the people, particularly children. Every village had at least one church, a local policeman and a nurse. Those structures allowed children to participate freely in the village activities and to mix and interact with the people in the village, all of whom took part in taking care of the children. There was a primary and a secondary school on the island. Children under the age of 18 made up 25 to 30 per cent of the population. The central Government coordinated all the activities in villages and ensured that each village was represented in the statutory bodies. Access to education and health services was free of charge. Niue was a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand. The culture was mainly oral and sometimes it was hard to understand why data needed to be collected and kept. It was not until 1974 that the self governing state had been established and independent laws, which were in most cases aligned to those of New Zealand, had been passed. The responsibility of looking after children belonged to the parents and a child allowance had been introduced to allow for the purchase of school uniforms; thanks to this initiative, school enrolment rates were 100 per cent. For a small island, Niue wore many hats, and people had multiple functions within the local authorities and Government. Niue often lacked resources to implement the provisions of the Convention and other international instruments it had ratified.Questions by Experts
KAMLA VARMAH, Committee Expert and Country Rapporteur for the Report of Niue, noted that Niue did not have specific legislation on the rights of the children; articles were scattered in multiple sources of civil, penal and customary law. Could the delegation provide more information on the reform of the Family Law and the law on mental health, what specific steps had been taken to harmonize the law and to set up a comprehensive data collection system for the purposes of the Convention? Were teachers and child professionals adequately trained and were the children's rights disseminated to parents and children? The age of criminal responsibility was 10 years, much lower than international standards; was this law going to be reviewed to bring it in line with the Convention? Girls as young at 12 could be married to perpetrators of statutory rape. The age for sexual consent for girls was 15 years, and for the boys it was not specified. At what age could a child participate in legal proceedings in cases concerning him or her, such as in custody cases? There were no labour laws in the country and the Country Rapporteur asked about working children and when they could be employed. Girls were subject to discriminatory social practices and offenders of sexual abuse of girls with disabilities received lesser punishments. What measures were being taken to guard the privacy of children and adolescents in a small island where everyone knew each other? Corporal punishment was lawful in homes and schools and there was no explicit prohibition in institutional settings. What was the status of the Family Status Bill of 2010? Could the delegation explain the system of customary adoption and protection of children from abuse in their adoptive families, and what were the reasons for not considering the ratification of the Hague Convention on international adoption? Domestic violence, statutory rape and incest were considered family matters and were not reported to the police. What specific actions had been undertaken to ban all forms of violence against children at all levels? What steps were being taken to address alcohol and tobacco abuse, reproductive health of adolescents, and childhood obesity which was rather high?The delegation was asked about the participation of children in political and public life, measures to ensure that parents listened more to their children, and measures to improve the situation of girls; the elimination of discrimination on all grounds and the prohibition of corporal punishment in all settings; the right to name and nationality and legal provisions in situations when a man did not want his name entered into the birth registration of the child; barriers to the allocation of resources to early childhood education and development; the situation of children with disabilities, including their access to education; and the complaint mechanism available for children to report cases of abuse, violence and corporal punishment. The Committee noted the lack of concern in Niue about teenage pregnancies and expressed its own concern about the impact of teenage pregnancies which prevented girls from developing their full potential; some of the pregnancies in Niue resulted from incest. Compulsory education was from the age of five to 16 and the concern of the Committee was that in the absence of a labour law many children would drop out of school before the age of 16. The education law was currently being reviewed and the age of compulsory education might further drop.Response by Delegation
The Family Law Code was being proposed and it included the Family Protection Bill; this code was a challenge to the members of the Government and it would take time to find someone to push it through in the House. Niue was making every attempt to incorporate in the Family Law Code the questions of concern to the Committee and so make the Convention work for the people. The Mental Health Bill was work in progress. Internet was available throughout the island and most young people used Facebook, which made news and issues of interest to children spread like a wildfire throughout the community. Despite the culturally grounded hesitation to speak in open about issues such as abuse and domestic violence, people spoke about these issues. A clinic had been established in 2010 in the Niue secondary school, where adolescents could go and speak privately to a doctor and a nurse about any problems they might have. A public health nurse regularly visited the primary school and checked the children for anything that would affect their health. Children employed in the private sector worked in family-based businesses and there were no regulations in terms of the minimum age of children. The public sector was governed by the rules and regulations of the Niue Public Service Commission and employed children above the age of 15. The National Youth Council ran programmes on adolescent health in the villages.Mr. Zermatten, the Committee Chairperson, asked about the situation of children with disabilities and the measures to combat any forms of discrimination. Responding, the delegation said that there was no discrimination against girls who were treated equal to boys. There was not discrimination against foreigners, who were treated better than the nationals and could access all the systems of the Government as long as they met the provisions of the permanent residency status. Discrimination against children with disabilities did not take in practice, while laws took necessary time to catch up with the reality.There were two types of adoption known to the people in Niue. One type was related to land; land was owned by families and entitlement to land was through genealogical connections and blood line. There were limitations pertaining to land to persons adopted from outside of the family; an adoptee would receive a portion of land to live and dwell on, and this would last his or her lifetime. This customary adoption conflicted with legal adoption which gave the same entitlements to adoptees regardless of the blood line. There had never been a case of inter-country adoption known to the authorities in Niue and until that happened, the ratification of the Hague Convention would not be considered.Turning to the issue of resources for early childhood development, the delegation said that education budgets were decided about by directors of the two schools. The age of leaving school was 16 and if the family could not create a job for children in the family business, they would send them to New Zealand to look for a job or to continue education in a technical institution. The Youth Employment Scheme was arranged for jobless school leavers, where they would receive training in basics such as how to open a bank account, fill the forms, show up at work on time, etc.The minimum age for marriage for girls was 15, which was set by an archaic law that needed to change; in practice, there were no girls marrying at that age and most families encouraged the girl child to stay at school and become independent. Families took care of pregnant teenagers; education on early pregnancy was available through hospitals, one-to-one visits with the nurse on various aspects of reproductive health and contraception, and school programmes. Corporal punishment was yet another issue built in the legislation and not really practiced in a way that was detrimental to the child.There were no children in the judicial system; if that would happen, they would be handled very quietly, cautiously and lovingly and never ostracized, and the system would ensure that children had access to all opportunities open to them. There were no help lines available to the children to report abuse and violence. Many family matters were usually settled outside of the court and there was always a special effort to ensure the best interest of the child. A Committee Expert noted that in 2004 there had been an attempt to develop the child development policy, but the idea had been abandoned, and asked whether there were any plans to put a comprehensive policy in place that would take into account the provisions of the Convention. The delegation said that there was a Youth Policy in place, for individuals aged 12 to 25, and agreed that getting on with the child policy was important. 2004 was the year of Cyclone Heta which had ripped the country to pieces and this might have affected the policy. Concluding RemarksKAMLA VARMAH, Committee Expert and the Country Rapporteur for Niue, thanked the delegation and hoped that the dialogue would help Niue to realize the rights of the child. Many challenges faced the country and immediate action should be taken to harmonize legislation on data collection, definition of the child, adolescent health, corporal punishment, domestic violence, adoption and many others. O'LOVE T. JACOBSEN, High Commissioner of Niue to New Zealand, thanked the Committee for the suggestions on what the country should look into to ensure it was a good State party to the Convention on the Right of the Child. JEAN ZERMATTEN, Committee Chairperson, said that the Committee heard the commitment of Niue to the rights of the child and the good will to take the necessary steps, such as harmonize domestic laws, update the archaic laws, and adopt a comprehensive strategy and the Family Code that would take into account all principles of the rights of the child. __________
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NJ Lawyers Admit to Failing to Pay Taxes on Bar Receipts
Two New Jersey lawyers admitted Thursday to participating in a scheme to evade taxes on some of the cash taken in by a bar they formerly owned.
Donald Grasso, 65 years old, and Dale Orlovsky, 66, each pleaded to one count of conspiracy to evade taxes in Trenton federal court.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey said the law partners failed to report "substantial amounts of cash" that were removed from the receipts taken in by Mulligan's Bar and Restaurant in Farmingdale, N.J.
The men alleged too some of the cash for themselves and also used it to pay some of the restaurant's employees, prosecutors said. The men allegedly failed to report about $518,242 in cash payroll for calendar years 2003, 2004 and 2005, prosecutors said.
"Today was not a very happy day: A single blemish on a very, very distinguished career," said Lawrence Horn, Grasso's lawyer.
Grasso also allegedly failed to report $89,000 in gross income for calendar years 2003, 2004 and 2005, while Orlovsky failed to report $85,000 in gross income for calendar years 2003, 2004 and 2005, prosecutors said.
Grasso and Orlovsky each face up to five years in prison. Sentenced is set for Aug. 30.
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This is the tale of Sam and Junior, two brothers who must flee their war torn planet, and embark on an epic journey across the galaxy. Two brothers on a quest!
Using the contents of a cleaning closet, award winning performer Jeff Achtem creates a shadow puppet universe from bits of rubbish. A delicious DIY event.
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by Robert C. O'Brien
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Chapter 24 Summary
Seven Dead Rats
- Mrs. Frisby watches the FitzGibbons eating dinner, from the inside of a birdcage. A room with a view, indeed.
- Billy asks if he can keep her as a pet and his mother says that he can keep "it" for a few days. Harsh.
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Columbia McDonald's to close for demolition, reconstruction
New restaurant set to open by late October on the Business Loop
Officials announced Wednesday that the McDonald's restaurant located on the Business Loop will close Sunday night so a new restaurant can be built.
McDonald's plans to demolish the current structure then rebuild a new restaurant set to open in the same location by late October.
Business representatives say the Business Loop location was chosen by Ray Kroc, the founder of McDonald's Corporation, in 1959 and was the first location in Columbia.
The new restaurant is expected to have free Wi-Fi, a side-by-side drive through, digital menu displays, digital ordering screens and a dual-point ordering system that will improve food delivery.
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