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Summary Report for:
13-1071.00 - Human Resources Specialists
Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
Sample of reported job titles: Corporate Recruiter, Employment Coordinator, Employment Representative, Employment Specialist, HR Coordinator (Human Resources Coordinator), Human Resources HR Generalist, Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist), Personnel Coordinator, Recruiter, Technical Recruiter
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
- Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
- Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
- Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
- Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
- Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
- Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
- Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
- Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
- Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
- Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.
- Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.
- Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.
Technology Skills
- Accounting software — Intuit QuickBooks ; Sage 50 Accounting; Tax software
- Analytical or scientific software — Assessment software; IBM SPSS Statistics ; SAS ; StataCorp Stata
- Application server software — Oracle WebLogic Server
- Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu ; MicroStrategy ; Qlik Tech QlikView ; Tableau (see all 5 examples)
- Communications server software — IBM Domino
- Configuration management software — Perforce Helix software
- Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge ; Oracle Eloqua; Salesforce software ; Vendor management system software
- Data base reporting software — Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services ; SAP Crystal Reports
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software ; FileMaker Pro; LinkedIn ; Microsoft Access (see all 8 examples)
- Data mining software — Google Analytics
- Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign ; Microsoft Publisher
- Development environment software — Microsoft Visual Basic
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat ; Adobe Systems Adobe LifeCycle Enterprise Suite
- Electronic mail software — IBM Notes ; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise application integration software — Extensible markup language XML ; IBM InfoSphere DataStage
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics ; NetSuite ERP ; Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management; SAP (see all 10 examples)
- Enterprise system management software — IBM Power Systems software
- Financial analysis software — Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud ; Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop ; Microsoft Visio (see all 6 examples)
- Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now ; Human resource management software HRMS; Lawson Human Resource Management Suite; Oracle Taleo (see all 80 examples)
- Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis
- Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer; Web browser software
- Map creation software — ESRI ArcGIS software
- Medical software — MEDITECH software
- Object or component oriented development software — Advanced business application programming ABAP
- Office suite software — Google Drive ; Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows ; Oracle Solaris
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — Microsoft Project ; Microsoft SharePoint ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Sales and marketing software — Google AdWords ; Marketo Marketing Automation
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Time accounting software — Kronos Workforce Payroll; MPAY Millennium
- Video creation and editing software — Apple Final Cut Pro; YouTube
- Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver ; Facebook
- Web platform development software — Drupal ; Enterprise JavaBeans ; Hypertext markup language HTML
- Word processing software — Google Docs ; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Desktop calculator — 10-key calculators
- Desktop computers
- Digital video disk players or recorders — Digital video disk DVD players
- Digital voice recorders — Digital audio recorders
- Inkjet printers — Office inkjet printers
- Laser fax machine — Laser facsimile machines
- Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Multimedia projectors — Video projectors
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Scanners — Computer scanners
- Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems
- Video conference cameras — Web conferencing cameras
- Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Detailed Work Activities
- Maintain data in information systems or databases.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.
- Coordinate personnel recruitment activities.
- Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Develop training materials.
- Train personnel to enhance job skills.
- Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments.
- Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers.
- Verify application data to determine program eligibility.
- Train personnel on managerial topics.
- Conduct eligibility or selection interviews.
- Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.
- Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Advise others on human resources topics.
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Review license or permit applications.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Electronic Mail — 100% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 100% responded "Every day."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 96% responded "Every day."
- Contact With Others — 67% responded "Constant contact with others."
- Letters and Memos — 65% responded "Every day."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 53% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 47% responded "Some freedom."
- Spend Time Sitting — 60% responded "More than half the time."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 79% responded "Every day."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 47% responded "Extremely important."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 46% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 39% responded "Extremely important."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 44% responded "Very important results."
- Time Pressure — 50% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Frequency of Conflict Situations — 56% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Deal With External Customers — 30% responded "Extremely important."
- Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 44% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 30% responded "More than half the time."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 42% responded "More than 40 hours."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 35% responded "Important."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 26% responded "High responsibility."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 30% responded "Very important."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 35% responded "Moderate responsibility."
- Degree of Automation — 55% responded "Moderately automated."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Not available
|Bachelor's degree
|Not available
|Some college, no degree
|Not available
|Associate's degree
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- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Work Values
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2018)
|$29.27 hourly, $60,880 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2016)
|548,000 employees
|Projected growth (2016-2026)
|Average (5% to 9%)
|Projected job openings (2016-2026)
|State trends
|Top industries (2016)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Jul 3, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI) will announce its second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 17, 2003. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits van Heyningen, president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Patrick Spratt, chief financial officer.
A live broadcast of the call will be available on-line on the KVH web site at http://www.kvh.com/InvRelations. In addition, an audio replay of the call will be available on the web site for 30 days.
KVH Industries, Inc., designs and manufactures products that enable mobile communication, defense navigation, and direction sensing through the use of its proprietary mobile satellite antenna and fiber optic technologies. The company is developing next-generation systems with greater precision, durability, and versatility for communications, navigation, and industrial applications. An ISO 9001-registered company, KVH has headquarters in Middletown, Rhode Island, with a fiber optic manufacturing facility in Tinley Park, Illinois, and a European sales, marketing, and support office in Hoersholm, Denmark.
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Other Names: None
Location: Greene County
Campaign: Marmaduke's First Expedition into Missouri (1862-63)
Date(s): January 8, 1863
Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Egbert B. Brown [US]; Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke [CS]
Forces Engaged: Southwestern District of Missouri Troops (2,000) [US]; 4th Division, I Corps, Trans-Mississippi Department [CS]
Estimated Casualties: 403 total (US 163; CS 240)
Description: Brig. Gen. John S. Marmaduke's expedition into Missouri reached Ozark, where it destroyed the Union post, and then approached Springfield on the morning of January 8, 1863. Springfield was an important Federal communications center and supply depot so the Rebels wished to destroy it. The Union army had constructed fortifications to defend the town. Their ranks, however, were depleted because Francis J. Herron's two divisions had not yet returned from their victory at Prairie Grove on December 7. After receiving a report on January 7 of the Rebels' approach, Brig. Gen. Egbert B. Brown set about preparing for the attack and rounding up additional troops. Around 10:00 am, the Confederates advanced in battle line to the attack. The day included desperate fighting with attacks and counterattacks until after dark, but the Federal troops held and the Rebels withdrew during the night. Brown had been wounded during the day. The Confederates appeared in force the next morning but retired without attacking. The Federal depot was successfully defended, and Union strength in the area continued.
Result(s): Union victory, although the raid ultimately failed.
CWSAC Reference #: MO018
Preservation Priority: IV.1 (Class D)
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At Campus Rec, we were both inspired and encouraged when Jason Collins came out as the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport, the NBA. Not only was he sharing a highly personal story, he was also creating a platform for social change in an arena that has significant influence in our culture. Sports and recreation give life to community, cooperation, competition, health, opportunity, and equity, all things that contribute to our healthy functioning. Jason has shined a bright light on inclusion in a high profile sport which can hopefully lead to some more barrier-breaking triumphs.
In the Sports Illustrated article, slotted to publish on May 6, Collins wrote "I want to do the right thing and not hide anymore. I want to march for tolerance, acceptance and understanding. I want to take a stand and say, 'Me, too.'"At Campus Rec, we shape our values, programming, and services around those same fundamental and universal needs.
So, thank you, Jason Collins and those that have preceded you, for being the "game-changer".


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Dir: Niels Arden Oplev. US. 2013. 118mins
Independent crime thriller Dead Man Down gives Danish director Niels Arden Oplev his American debut and, in its romantic subplot, pairs Colin Farrell with Noomi Rapace, from Oplev's original Swedish version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. But neither the on- nor off-screen talent can spark much life into this self-consciously moody revenge tale, which ends up feeling like a strained exercise in seventies neo-noir revivalism.
Farrell and Rapace often fall back on teary looks and extended pauses to get through their scenes together.
US distributor Film District faces a tough task opening the film wide in the US this weekend, though the strong supporting cast will provide some marketing leverage. Independents that have acquired the IM Global project for other territories may do better, especially in the European markets that made the original Dragon Tattoo an international hit.
In the twisty screenplay by J H Wyman (The Mexican), Farrell's Victor is a quiet but effective lieutenant to New York gangster Alphonse (Terrence Howard, from Red Tails) and Rapace's Beatrice is his mysterious neighbour. The two characters become linked by a common obsession: Victor wants revenge for what Alphonse did to his once happy family and Beatrice is out for retribution from the man who ruined her good looks.
While director of photography Paul Cameron (Collateral) and Oplev's Dragon Tattoo production designer Niels Sejer give it an attractive look, the film gets weighed down by its elaborate plot and mannered dialogue. Even the touches of quirky comedy feel forced.
Farrell and Rapace often fall back on teary looks and extended pauses to get through their scenes together. The UK's Dominic Cooper (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) is good as one of Victor's mob colleagues but the film makes little use of supporting players F Murray Abraham and Armand Assante. In one of her rare American films, Isabelle Huppert plays Beatrice's eccentric mother.
Production companies: IM Global, WWE Studios, Original Film, Frequency Films
US distribution: Film District
International sales: IM Global, www.imglobalfilm.com
Producers: Neil H Moritz, J H Wyman
Executive producers: Stuart Ford, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones. Michael Luisi, Ori Marmur, Deepak Nayar, Reid Shane
Screenplay: J H Wyman
Director of photography: Paul Cameron
Production designer: Niels Sejer
Editors: Timothy A Good, Frederic Thoraval
Costume designer: Renee Erlich Kalfus
Website: www.deadmandownmovie.com
Main cast: Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Dominic Cooper, Terrence Howard, Isabelle Huppert


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wow, great pic of Packards! does anyone remember when Main St became a one way? In the pic with McCrory's it had the traffic moving south. And when did McCrory's become Woolworths?
And for that special occasion the restaurant in front (was it Sam's? The Green Room??) was the epitome of class.


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Former Va. Gov. And Wife Face 14-Count Indictment
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife have been charged with illegally accepting gifts and loans from a political donor. The indictment, filed by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, marks a substantial escalation of a scandal that has marred the end of McDonnell's term in office.
Former Va. Gov. And Wife Face 14-Count Indictment
Just 10 days after leaving office, former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell was indicted today by federal prosecutors for corruption. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, are charged with accepting gifts from a wealthy Virginia businessman.
NPR's Brian Naylor reports.
BRIAN NAYLOR, BYLINE: The cloud of a possible indictment hung over McDonnell's final months in office, ever since it became clear that the U.S. Attorney in Richmond was investigating the McDonnells for taking gifts and loans from Richmond businessman Jonnie Williams. Williams was CEO of Star Scientific, which manufactures dietary supplements.
Today, it became clear just how dark that cloud was. The 14-count indictment outlines how both Maureen and Bob McDonnell approached Williams for money, to pay for everything from Oscar de la Renta gowns to credit card bills, to catering expenses for their daughter's wedding. Williams paid for a golf outing, and gave the governor a $50,000 loan to help pay the mortgage on some vacation property. And at Maureen's request, he bought a Rolex for the governor.
In return, Williams sought help in getting the state to pay for studies into the scientific properties of a supplement he was trying to market. The McDonnell's hosted a reception at the governor's mansion, aimed at impressing healthcare providers, and Maureen McDonnell spoke at a company gathering.
In a statement, McDonnell apologized for accepting what he said were legal gifts and loans. And for what he called his poor judgment. But he said he had done nothing illegal.
McDonnell was seen as a rising star in the Republican Party following his election in 2009. He gave the GOP response to the president's State of the Union Address four years ago and was thought to be a possible running mate for Mitt Romney in 2012.
But as word of the investigation leaked out, McDonnell's star fell to Earth and he was even thought to have hurt Republican Ken Cuccinelli's bid to succeed him. Cuccinelli lost to Democrat Terry McAuliffe.
Brian Naylor, NPR News, Washington.
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First of all, I tried to cook chips thinking, how hard can it possibly be?
My mother, who was brought up in a vacuum of electricity and the English language in a woodier bit of Wales, always talks, misty-eyed, about how her mother used to cook chips in freshly-rendered dripping in a black pot suspended over a fire in their earthen-floor kitchen. (Before casting some light spells over the nearby wildlife.) And the hostess of a great restaurant we found on Santorini, where they made the most fantastic chips (like the best fish n chip chips you've ever had), claimed that they were so easy peasy - you just chop up the potato and fry it: fool!
But they are both doing that thing where you tell everyone that you've done no work for the exam and then completely fucking ace it, leaving everyone else to spazz it up because they believed you when you said you'd just been sitting about picking your nose for 3 straight weeks. My grandmother, I can only assume, cooked these miraculous chips from frozen and the Santorinian hostess is a similar FRAUD.
So the chips didn't work. So I tried a burger. I've got a thing about home-made burgers, in that they're always too fussy and too thick. A burger is just a sandwich and the meat element of it doesn't need to be two inches thick. So I did a thing where I patted the burger meat out really really thin and then grilled it and stuck it in a floury white bun with nothing but finely chopped shallot, gherkin, mayo, mustard and ketchup. And it was a total fail. It just massively sucked.
Then, finally, I had success making some loaded potato skins. I cooked two baking potatos for 1 hour at 200C, then scooped out the insides and smeared the skins with a mixture of:
creme fraiche
chopped spring onions
salt & pepper
and shoved them back in the oven at 180C for 20 minutes, while I watched a leftover episode of The Mentalist on the V+.
But come ON! Loaded potato skins?!? What kind of cooking is that? Cooking for five year olds? I despaired.
The only thing for it was to invade Henry's house. Henry is my friend who is a chef. The most successful things I've ever cooked have always been stolen off him. He is a friend of my husband's and of my brother-in-law's AND (this is so weird) is married to my first boss, Jemima.
So we invaded yesterday for a barbeque, where Henry did squid in this amazing sauce:
Here's why I was never much of a reporter: I was too shy to quiz Henry really hard about the sauce the squid was in. I only fathomed that it was made from:
grilled red peppers
grilled chillis
coriander seeds
coriander leaves
all pulverised in a food processor.
I've never successfully grilled and skinned a red pepper. Henry said something about grilling them until they're black and then leaving them in a plastic bag for a bit and then skinning them. This may very well make loads of sense to someone out there. The full recipe will be available in the new Leon Cookbook, which is out in September, which I am very excited about.
Then we had cakes from Violet Cakes because Claire, who runs Violet Cakes, lives near Henry and every weekend offloads all the stuff she hasn't sold on him, including this amazing rice flour banana bread, which we had with caramel sauce.
Caramel sauce is really easy to make:
For 10
1 Put 250g sugar in a saucepan with 4tbsp water and put over a medium heat until dissolved
2 Turn up the heat and let the sugar bubble for 4-5 mins until it has turned thick and sticky
3 Remove from the heat and stir in 50g butter and about 140ml double cream
Anyway we ate all that and messed around in the garden for a bit:
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Brussels, 28 January 2013
European Data Protection Day 2013: Full speed ahead towards reliable and modern EU data protection laws
One year ago, ahead of the European Data Protection Day 2012, the European Commission proposed a root and branch reform of the EU's data protection rules to make them fit for the 21st century (IP/12/46). One year later, considerable headway has been made and negotiations on the new rules are progressing at full speed.
The reasons are clear: To flourish, the digital economy needs trust. Many people are not confident about giving out their personal data online. This means they are less likely to use online services and other technologies. Strong, reliable, consistently applied rules will make data processing safer, cheaper and strengthen people's confidence. Confidence in turn drives growth. Some estimates show that EU GDP could grow by a further 4% by 2020 if the EU takes the necessary steps to create a modern digital single market.
"We live in a digital world in which personal data has enormous economic value. Already, a person's location patterns can be captured and tracked. Soon, sensors will tell phones whether their users are alone or in a crowd," said Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner. "European businesses need to take advantage of this new computing and information-sharing landscape and European consumers need to be able to navigate safely though the digital age. A uniform and modern data protection law for the European Union is exactly what we need to secure trust and generate growth in the digital single market. I am working very hard to make sure that by next year's Data Protection Day this reform will be in the statute book."
On 26 October 2012 (SPEECH/12/764) and 18 January 2013 (SPEECH/13/29), European justice ministers held detailed discussions on the reform proposals, including the right to be forgotten, fines for organisations which mishandle personal data and the costs and benefits of the new rules for businesses. Meanwhile, on 8 January 2013, the European Commission welcomed the support for strong EU data protection rules expressed in the draft reports by the European Parliament on the reform proposals (MEMO/13/4). Both the European Parliament and ministers meeting in the Council of the EU will continue their discussions over the coming months under the Irish Presidency of the EU.
In the digital age, the collection and storage of personal information are essential. Data is used by all businesses – from insurance firms and banks to social media sites and search engines. In a globalised world, the transfer of data to third countries has become an important factor in daily life. There are no borders online and cloud computing means data may be sent from Berlin to be processed in Boston and stored in Bangalore.
74% of Europeans think that disclosing personal data is increasingly part of modern life, but at the same time, 72% of Internet users are worried that they give away too much personal data. They feel they are not in complete control of their data. Fading trust in online services and tools holds back the growth of the digital economy and Europe's digital single market.
On 25 January 2012 the European Commission proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy. The Commission's proposals update and modernise the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive to bring them into the digital age. They include a proposal for a Regulation setting out a general EU framework for data protection and a proposal for a Directive on protecting personal data processed for the purposes of prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences and related judicial activities (IP/12/46).
The Commission proposals follow up on the European Parliament report by Axel Voss (MEMO/11/489) which called on the Commission to reform European data protection rules.
A European Parliament vote is expected around the end of April. The Irish Presidency of the EU which for the next six months will chair and steer the Council meetings has made data protection a priority and is working hard to achieve a political agreement on the data protection reform by the end of the Irish Presidency (June 2013).
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Exxon Mobil, BP Amoco, OPEC, and the City of Marion — all profit massively from rising energy prices while average consumers are left to foot an ever-increasing bill.
While it's true that Marion's proposed four percent increase in electric rates would reflect higher costs and keep its rates more or less in line with the state average, what most people don't know is that the city makes nearly 100 percent profit on electricity it sells.
That profit is what the city uses to keep property and sales taxes artificially low. In essence, Marion is financially addicted to artificially high electric rates.
For a typical older home using an annual average of 1,200 kilowatt-hours per month, the annual profit to the city from overcharging for electricity is around $490, according to a Record analysis of data presented at Monday night's City Council meeting.
The proposed increase would add $50 to the city's windfall. Altogether, that's $540 in energy "tax" compared with $596 in property tax on the same home, valued at $85,000.
Because the city's energy "tax" isn't treated like a regular tax, the burden of paying it falls disproportionately on lower-income residents.
When property taxes are levied, the more expensive your house is, the more you pay. However, rich or poor, households tend to use the same amount of electricity. If anything, less affluent residents may use more electricity because their homes are less well insulated and have older, less efficient heating, air conditioning and appliances.
The energy "tax" also doesn't have the accountability other taxes do. Remember the contentious debate and multiple elections were needed to raise taxes to pay for a new county jail? Per taxpayer, the total involved was about the same as what Marion City Council could enact on its own, without voter approval, by increasing electric rates.
Higher electric rates are also a known deterrent to economic development. Businesses tend to locate where utility costs are lower — in the booming Dakotas, for example, where electric rates are 20 percent less than they are in Kansas. Marion can get around this by offering deals to potential new businesses, but again accountability suffers when some businesses are granted favors while others are not.
In the end, Marion probably needs the proposed higher electric rate, but Marion taxpayers need to understand focusing so much attention on property taxes blinds them to the true cost of government.
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Cairns denies corruption allegations
Chris Cairns, the former New Zealand allrounder, has acknowledged that his name has been linked to allegations of corruption and has said allegations against him "are a complete lie."
The recently reported testimonies of Lou Vincent and Brendon McCullum in the ICC's investigation of spot-fixing and match-fixing allegations have both mentioned a Player X in their statements to the anti-corruption and security unit. Cairns won a High Court libel trial in 2012 against Lalit Modi, after the latter accused him of match-fixing.
Following the emergence of Vincent's claims last week, reportedly given as part of a plea-bargain with the ICC, which revealed the scope and scale of the matches implicated, the Daily Mail revealed details of McCullum's testimony where he explained how he was approached in India during the first year of the IPL and then in Worcester during New Zealand's 2008 tour of England by the same player and asked whether he would be interested in fixing cricket matches. McCullum said that player had been a "hero" of his.
"I am aware that Lou Vincent and Brendon McCullum have made a range of allegations against a cricketer dubbed Player X," Cairns said. "It is well known that the ICC/ACSU has been investigating allegations of corruption and my name has been linked by others to these allegations. I am being asked whether I am Player X.
"Based on the limited information I have received during this investigation, I believe it is being alleged that I am that player. These allegations against me are a complete lie."
Cairns had, in April, confirmed that he had had a recent meeting with Scotland Yard investigators but refused to divulge the reasons for the meeting.
New Zealand Cricket reacted angrily to the leak of McCullum's testimony.
"New Zealand Cricket is dismayed that Brendon McCullum's testimony to the International Cricket Council has been leaked to the media," the board said in a statement. "We can confirm that Brendon is not under investigation by the ICC and his testimony has actually been applauded by them. NZC has 100% confidence in our captain and his role in tackling corruption."
McCullum's testimony is part of the ICC's ongoing investigation into allegations of match-fixing and spot-fixing. In December last year, Vincent confirmed that he was involved in an ICC anti-corruption investigation and in February, Vincent reported that he had been approached by an illegal bookmaker during the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League. Vincent is also reported to have told investigators of attempted fixing in England's Twenty20 Cup and Pro40 competitions.


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John Hunter (1728-93)
Born into a large family based near Glasgow, John Hunter went to London in 1748 to work with his brother William (1718-83), a successful obstetrician and physician. He showed an aptitude for anatomical work and also for securing a supply of corpses for dissection; he was probably present at the dissection of more than two thousand human bodies during the 12 years he spent working with his brother.
William ensured that his younger brother received training despite his lack of formal education. John Hunter entered St George's Hospital as a surgical pupil in 1754. He signed up as an army surgeon in 1760 and over two years gained much experience in managing wounds. He returned to London in 1763, where, hampered by a lack of formal apprenticeship, he found it difficult to establish a practice and so he worked in dentistry. He was finally admitted to the Company of Surgeons in 1768, after which he established a large practice and trained students, including Edward Jenner (1749-1823).
Hunter wrote several books, including one on venereal disease which was the first text to discuss venereal disease in a non-judgmental manner. He was rumoured to have inoculated himself with gonorrhoea as an experiment while writing the book. Hunter also performed many experiments on animals. When he became surgeon to King George III in 1776 he had access to the king's menagerie. When the king's elephant died Hunter performed the first dissection of an elephant.
In 1783 he set up his own museum, which housed five thousand wet preparations, three thousand stuffed or dried animals, 1200 fossils, nearly a thousand osteology specimens and almost a thousand diseased organs. His collection was eventually bought by the nation and is now kept at the Royal College of Surgeons.
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W F Bynum and H Bynum, Dictionary of Medical Biography (Westport: Greenwood Press, 2007)
J Kobler, The Reluctant Surgeon: The Life of John Hunter (London: Heinemann, 1960)
W Moore, The Knife Man (London: Bantam Press, 2005)
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DENVER - The Colorado Rockies have turned a triple play against the San Diego Padres, the third in team history.
In the third inning Sunday, third baseman Nolan Arenado fielded a grounder by Carlos Quentin and stepped on the bag. He threw to second baseman D.J. LeMahieu, who relayed the ball on to first.
Quentin was originally ruled safe at first, but the second base umpire called Seth Smith for baserunner interference as he slid into second.
It was Colorado's first triple play since shortstop Troy Tulowitzki turned an unassisted one April 29, 2007, against Atlanta. The last time the Padres hit into a triple play was April 15, 2012, at Los Angeles against the Dodgers.


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Harlem is a large neighborhood in Upper Manhattan comprised of multiple submarkets. Often divided by West, Central, and East Harlem (also known as Spanish Harlem), other neighborhoods within Harlem include Mount Morris Historic District, the Factory District, Sugar Hill, Strivers' Row Area, Astors Row, Hamilton Heights, Manhattanville, and Morningside Heights.
Recognized for the cultural and historical significance of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s, Harlem's food, jazz, and art scene thrives among historic brownstones and green parks. Over the last decade, the area has become increasingly attractive for commercial tenants — including a rising number of startups — seeking low prices among a well-established and culturally diverse community. With recent rezoning efforts and plans for more than 100,000 square feet of new office space in development, Harlem's latest transformation even landed West Harlem the top spot of StreetEasy's 2018 list of Neighborhoods to Watch.
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Commercial tenants are renting Harlem office space for an average of around $45 per square foot. Harlem office space is ideal for those trying to avoid high Manhattan and Brooklyn prices. A variety of office space is available, from single-desk offices in co-working spaces to entire floors of renovated buildings.
Residential data shows increasing rent trends. At the current rate, Harlem could catch up to Midtown and Lower Manhattan's prices in the next ten to twenty years, with commercial real estate prices likely to follow.
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Development potential is exceptionally high in the Factory District of West Harlem, where Janus Property Company is working on redeveloping vacant industrial buildings and constructing new mixed-use commercial spaces.
The presence of nearby Columbia University and City College provides a cost-effective and steady hiring pool of new talent. Both Columbia and City College have dedicated funds and resources to developing Harlem as a new hub of tech and biotech startups. Columbia's Harem Biospace Incubator provides affordable shared lab space for up to 20 biotech startups, such as SinSa Labs, HYPOTHEkids, and Ardent Cell Technologies. City College incubates hardware, software, and social enterprise startups at the Zahn Innovation Center. The mission to advance the presence of technology and innovation within Harlem is also shared by Cofound Harlem, Silicon Harlem, and Harlem Garage.
Some notable companies with headquarters in Harlem include Infrastructure Engineering Inc., FreshDirect, Lumiode, CO-Office, Harlem Properties, Admit.me, and SoHarlem.
Getting Around Harlem
Commuters can reach Harlem via the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, and D trains, as well as 18 Manhattan bus lines and 5 Bronx bus lines. The Metro-North commuter rail connects Westchester County with Manhattan at its 125th Street stop. Seven bridges connect Harlem to the eastern boroughs of New York City. Commuters from Queens can take the M60 express bus, which starts at LaGuardia Airport and cuts through Astoria, crosses the Triboro Bridge, and runs from 125th street to the Upper West Side.
The continued extension of the 2nd Avenue Q train is expected to create more convenient transportation options, as will the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal.
Walkers will find their daily commute enhanced by the abundance of murals and park space in the neighborhoods, including Riverside, Morningside, St. Nicholas, Marcus Garvey, and Jackie Robinson Parks.
Harlem Neighborhood & History
The Harlem Renaissance is a celebrated era of African-American culture, defined by the artistic work of Langston Hughes, Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Josephine Baker, among others. Two of the most famous performance venues during this time, the Apollo Theater and the Savoy Ballroom, are still in operation. Harlem remains a significant hub of African-American businesses and is also the location of the largest African American Day Parade.
Many consider Harlem to be experiencing a second renaissance, this time with food at the center. Red Rooster Harlem and Harlem Shake are two newer standouts among the dining scene. Our team also recommends Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken, Lennox Coffee, Buerre & Sel, Melba's, and Sylvia's.


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UNIVERSITY PARK – Renovating public parks enhances visitor behaviors and experiences, according to researchers at Penn State, who surveyed park visitors in Allentown, Pa., about their use of a neighborhood park after it was renovated.
"It may seem obvious that park renovations benefit communities, but funders are increasingly demanding more scientific evidence, beyond anecdotal stories, that demonstrate the impact of park renovations," said Andrew Mowen, associate professor ofrecreation, park and tourism management. "Such information can help state and local government agencies assess the value of their financial investments in parks."
The researchers examined visitor perceptions of a major capital renovation that was completed at Allentown's 110-acre Cedar Creek Parkway in 2010. Renovations to this park included building a 25,000-square-foot destination playground, paving the multi-purpose trails, installing new exercise stations, refurbishing the flower garden, upgrading picnic areas and improving stream quality with a riparian buffer
The researchers surveyed 256 Cedar Creek Parkway visitors in 2008, prior to the renovation, and 416 Cedar Creek Parkway visitors in 2011, after the renovation. The team also surveyed visitors at a nearby, unrenovated park to use as a comparison.
Survey questions were directed at understanding whether visitors were aware of the park renovations and whether they reported changes in park visitation frequency, length of stay, activity variety, and enjoyment as a result of these renovations. The survey also compared visitor perceptions of park quality across the pre- and post-renovation time period and compared these quality ratings with the comparison park, which received no renovations.
The results will appear in the April 16 issue of the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration.
Study results indicated that most visitors were aware of the recent renovation and could identify at least one or two improvements. A majority of visitors also reported that the renovations caused them to visit more frequently and stay longer, and that their enjoyment increased.
According to Mowen, when comparing pre- to post-time periods, seven of 13 perceived quality indicators improved significantly at the renovated park — such as park cleanliness, availability of picnic areas, condition of park trails — while there were few changes at the unrenovated comparison park.
In addition to the park surveys, the research team also gauged people's reactions to the park renovation by inviting them to share their opinions in a series of focus-group discussions.
"We wanted to ask residents what the impact of the park renovation has been for themselves, their families and the greater Allentown community," said Ben Hickerson, assistant professor of recreation, park and tourism management. "In these focus groups, the renovations were discussed as a unifying force in the community, helping to bridge differences between people of different backgrounds and abilities."
"This study adds to a growing body of evidence that moves beyond anecdotal claims and demonstrates the positive impacts of park renovations," Mowen said. "In addition to their potential for increasing park use behaviors, these renovations also resulted in experiential changes, such as increased visitor enjoyment and satisfaction. If these improved behaviors and perceptions translate to a more supportive park constituency, there is greater reason to recommend more widespread park renovation initiatives."
The City of Allentown, the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources supported this research.


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Harrods is one of the world's most iconic department stores and is a traditional part of the London shopping scene. Situated in London's prestigious Knightsbridge district the store attracts thousands of visitors each year. Famous for its artistic window displays, extravagant Christmas decorations and high-end brands, it's a must-see part of your itinerary.
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Some of the colonists, forewarned about British troop movements, were waiting on the Lexington Green when the British arrived the next morning. To this day no one knows for sure who fired first, but a shot rang out. The British soldiers fired a volley into the colonial militia, killing eight men and wounding 10. The British then moved on to Concord where minutemen drove back three British infantry units guarding Concord's North Bridge. On their subsequent march back to Boston they were peppered by patriot snipers. By the time the redcoats reached Boston, they had suffered 273 casualties compared with fewer than 100 for the patriots.
Engravings in local newspapers and broadsides incorrectly reported that the British, after attacking Lexington and Concord, raided and pillaged property all the way back to Boston. That news enraged patriots throughout the colonies. Within 48 hours, militiamen from Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts gathered in and around Cambridge, across the Charles River from Boston. The many differences that had separated the various colonies, including different religions, systems of government, and lifestyles, were set aside for a greater cause.
The Massachusetts Committee of Public Safety, headed by patriot leader Dr. Joseph Warren, selected Artemas Ward to take command of the volunteer soldiers around Boston. Ward, the senior general of the Massachusetts colonial army, reluctantly took command, but some groups of men remained under the control of their colonies' militia company leaders. Slowly, however, these colonial armies placed themselves under Massachusetts' command and became a New England army. By mid-June 1775, approximately 7,600 troops were camped in and around Cambridge.
While the patriots were mobilizing, General Gage tried to decide how best to deploy his 5,000 British regulars. He realized that whichever side could take control of the high ground of Charlestown, Roxbury Heights, and Dorchester Heights would have the advantage in a battle. The British army set forth a plan to occupy the hills around Boston by late June. Fortunately for the colonists, patriot leaders and the Massachusetts Committee of Public Safety learned of the plan and resolved that the colonial army should beat the British to the high ground by fortifying the hills of Charlestown.


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I am a 33-year-old female and have had treatment for CIN1 cells, which affected 3/4 of my cervix. I also have had my mother and grandmother die from ovarian cancer. I have been advised that I should have DNA testing to determine if I carry "The Gene". Upon going to the Genetics Specialist, was advised testing would take 1 year and as I was only 30 years old and no children, testing would be better suited to me after I had a family and or at age 35. I have since had one child. I have been having annual CA125 and Intravaginal scans. If I have the gene fault, is my only option to have a full hysterectomy, as I have been advised? Is my early detection program sufficient?
Stephen C. Rubin, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, responds:
Your questions raise some very complex issues. Although most ovarian and breast cancer has nothing to do with heredity, approximately 10% of cases occur in patients with genetic abnormalities (mutations) that predispose to cancer. Most of these abnormalities are in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Women with such abnormalities have a much-increased risk of getting both breast and ovarian cancer. Fortunately, fairly accurate genetic testing is now available to identify carriers of these mutations. Because most BRCA-related cancers do not occur until after age 35, testing may not be offered to younger women. For women with documented (or strongly suspected) gene mutations, a program of surveillance for breast and ovarian cancer is recommended. Once women have completed childbearing, most authorities recommend prophylactic removal of the ovaries, which will markedly reduce the risk of a subsequent ovarian cancer, and reduce the risk of breast cancer as well. I would suggest that you return to see the genetic counselor to review your situation. Your Pap smear problem is unrelated, although it could affect the decision to remove the uterus or not if prophylactic surgery is done.


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CHICOPEE, MA-The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's swimming team split their dual meet against host Elms at the Partyka Natatorium Saturday. The men won, 124-123, while the women fell to the Blazers, 132-130.
Women's winners included sophomore Morgan Cooper (Sunderland, MA/Frontier Regional HS) who won the 100 meter butterfly in 1:13.82, junior Kim Moore (Billerica, MA/Billerica HS), who took the 800 freestyle in 0:26.35, sophomore Meredith Maki (Holden, MA/Wachusett Regional HS), who won the 50 meter backstroke in 36.03 seconds, and the 200 yard medley relay team of Maki, sophomore Lindsey Days (Mattapoisett, MA/Bishop Stang HS), Cooper and sophomore Maggie Conlon (Methuen, MA/Methuen HS), who finished first in 2:20.12.
For the men, winners included freshman Eric Frohman (Woodbridge, CT/Amity HS), who won the 50 backstroke in 31.88 seconds, sophomore Matt Dean (Londonderry, NH/Londonderry HS), who took both the 50 meter breaststroke in 32.36 and the 100 meter breaststroke in 1:13.90, senior Craig Johnson (Acushnet, MA/New Bedford HS), who won the 100 meter butterfly in 1:03.12, and the 200 medley relay team of Frohman, Dean, senior David Adams (Tyngsboro, MA/Tyngsboro HS) and senior Andrew Haughey (West Springfield, MA/West Springfield HS), who finished first in 2:01.05.
"The men swam well, although we could have swam better, and it was a little too close," said UMass Dartmouth Head Coach Cathy Motta. "We had a few of our women who were not able to come to the meet, and that impacted our score. We did swim well, but we came up a little bit short, and it was a disappointing loss."
UMass Dartmouth's men are now 3-2, and the women are now 2-3. The Blazer women are now 4-1, while the men are 2-1. The Corsairs take time off for the semester break and will return to action when they host Simmons Tuesday evening, January 18th.


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One of the first weeks we lived here, Y was already in the midst of nonstop studying and I had no job and no friends. I was having an ongoing pity party for myself -- here I was, alone in our new house, the only one home on my entire street except for the 16 neighborhood cats. I was acutely aware of the fact that I was not contributing to society while my husband was off with his 120 new friends learning how to do Super Important Things.
One day I was doing the dishes on a creepy, rainy day. It was eerily quiet in my house (we didn't have Ike yet) and, like I said, I was mid-pity party. I was scrubbing a dish, gazing mindlessly out the window, when -- out of nowhere - a cat flew through the air and landed, stomach first, on our window directly in front of me.
If you recall, I have a dire and tragic condition called Jumping Frenchmen of Maine Syndrome. I'm also not a fan of cats. I screamed, fell to the dated tile kitchen floor, and burst into tears. How had I ended up in a place with ugly tile and flying cats, my two worst nightmares?
But then I got a job, found a guard dog and gained the cats' respect, and eventually, made some friends. And suddenly, my house was my favorite place in the world. The perfect place for a game night, a royal wedding tea party (side note: can you believe it's been a year?), or watching the first three seasons of 30 Rock in bed while eating Mickey Mouse shaped pasta. (best. day. ever.)
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LETTER: Legislature should have rejected settlement
The governor pushed and shoved the counties around to get an agreement thatl, among other things, allows land into trust for the Oneida tribe. Under Article 4 of the Constitution, the federal government cannot do this without the state's consent since there are no federal lands in New York state.
Giving up this state's sovereignty permanently over such a relatively minor issue of a casino makes no sense. There is no benefit to the state, the counties or the towns. This sovereignty issue has far reaching consequences.
What will happen to public utilities and the delivery of community services? Giving sovereign control to the tribe is simply bad news for the state, the counties, the towns and their citizens. If there is no benefit, the Legislature should have voted accordingly.
For 30 years, Madison and Oneida counties have successfully resisted the Oneida Indian land claims and Indian sovereignty. Leading the charge have been the two counties, two towns in Oneida County and four citizens groups. This has cost significant time and huge amounts of money and now the Governor wants to throw it all away for a little Indian tribe. It is a bad trade, which the Governor forced on the counties. The cities and towns have been simply overlooked.
-- James J. Devine Jr., Oneida
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Area items of interest
LCC Surgical Tech Club spreads cheer
Members of the Lenoir Community College Surgical Technology Club provided Christmas cheer to the Homeless Shelter of Kinston/Lenoir County and Mary�s Soup Kitchen.
Program Chair Jimi Spears said that each year students choose a community service to assist others at the holiday season. Students provided food items, household products and toys for the younger children.
For more information about the program, call LCC at 252-233-6817
Red Cross awards gallon pins
The Lenoir County Unit of the American Red Cross has presented gallon pins to blood donors for September and October.
Receiving one-gallon pins are Ashley Pollock, Kristen S. Guyer, Sue Wiggins, Beverly J. Crabtree, Jessie M. Daughety III and Leslie Singleton.
Two-gallon pin recipients are James Respass, Ira T. Rice, Raymond Murphy, Betty Hines, Jared L. Edwards and Frank Bartlett.
Receiving three-gallon pins are Georgia M. Daughety, Joyce A. Stallings, Timothy L. Sawyer, Gregory R. Murphy, Cleatis E. Jones, Luther J. Whaley Jr. and Marcus Lucas.
Four-gallon pin recipients are James E. Warren Jr., Rashaad Q. Thomas, Michael L. Jones, Ryan C. Gardner and Tony A. Smith.
Timothy L. Mitchell and Courtney B. Sutton received seven-gallon pins. Tracy Edmundson was presented an eight-gallon pin. Gail C. Alcock and Gail Edwards received nine- and 10-gallon pins, respectively.
Perry G. Jerrell was awarded an 11-gallon pin, and Malcolm Bloomefield was presented a 12-gallon pin. Michael W. Cannon received a 16-gallon pin.
Swannie Turner and Luther Ledford were recognized for donating 25 and 27 gallons, respectively.
Kinston native graduates with honors from FSU
The Center for Defense and Homeland Security of Fayetteville State University congratulates Mario S. Sutton, the 2012 FSU salutatorian, for graduating with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics and computer science.
During the summer, Sutton was selected for an internship appointment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tenn. He worked with a team on the Beholder project.
According to Dr. Stacy Prowell, Oak Ridge�s chief Cyber Research Scientist and Cyber Warfare Team leader, Sutton worked successfully, was a good team member and paved the way for future FSU students to be accepted into the program.
�When Mario left at the end of his internship, we lost a scientist,� said Joseph P. Trien, group leader, Cyberspace Sciences and Information Intelligence Research Group and Center for Quantum Information Sciences.
The national laboratories and industry partners provide valuable internship experiences for CDHS student scholars and contribute to FSU�s mission of preparing the next generation of national security STEM workforce, especially from severely underserved populations.
Sutton is a Kinston native and a 2005 graduate of Kinston High School.


text: Women are uniting in the case against Dirty Dancing — and no, we're not talking movie purists who are upset about the upcoming sequel to the film of the same name. We're talking grinding, "freak dancing," dry-humping — call it what you will, but it is not something the women interviewed by Good Morning America feel like partaking in. When asking a panel of club-going 21-year-olds how often they get grinded upon, they responded "every night" and "every time I go out." While the segment didn't offer a way to get out of the situation beyond making a funny face, it did offer a word of warning to guys who think getting all kinds of freaky with a complete stranger on the dance floor is a way to pick up a lady: "Usually the type to come up to you and grind is like the sweaty type that you're not down to dance with." Let that be a lesson to all of us.