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    I didn't see this posted so just thought I'd give a heads up as a fellow member of another forum did for me as I didn't know about it.

    Jetpack Joyride vita (not minis) comes out tomorrow in EU and Dec 31 in NA. Has trophies and is free
    I couldn't find it in the store so just searched Jet pack and it showed the Mini version (with a price) and abit further down was the freebie version

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    The right to health, having been previously neglected is now being deployed more and more often in litigation, activism and policy-making across the world. International bodies such as the WHO, UNAIDS, World Bank and WTO are increasingly using or being evaluated with reference to health rights, and...

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Scottish Affairs Committee - Fourth Report
The Referendum on Separation for Scotland: Terminating Trident-Days or Decades?

Here you can browse the report which was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 23 October 2012.

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1 Introduction

The Inquiry

The UK's nuclear deterrent

2 Removing the nuclear deterrent from Scotland

3 The 'speediest safe transition' of nuclear weapons from Scotland

What would happen to the UK's nuclear deterrent?

4 Trident is removed from Scotland, what next?

Conclusions and recommendations

Annex: Submarines at Faslane

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List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament

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Final push focuses on residents in priority groups for H1N1 vaccine

LOS ANGELES - Final schedules for H1N1 mass vaccination clinics were released today by the Long Beach, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County public health departments. The last round of public health-run vaccine clinics will focus on a final, large scale administration of H1N1 vaccine to residents in the CDC-designated priority groups.

"As supplies of H1N1 vaccine increase, it is time for public health departments to step back and for doctors and community clinics to step forward in meeting the unique needs of their patients and community," said Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health and Health Officer. "Residents who are in the priority groups for H1N1 vaccine and do not have a regular source of health care are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to receive free vaccine."

The public health departments of Long Beach and Pasadena will also be ending their mass-vaccination efforts. "Ending the public health-run mass vaccination clinics in no way implies that the risk of H1N1 infection has also ended," said Helene Calvet, MD, Health Officer for the City of Long Beach. "Residents, who are at high- risk of infection and complications from the flu, such as pregnant women, children, and young adults under age 24, and others in the initial target groups, should receive the H1N1 vaccine if they have not already done so."

"Though it may appear that the H1N1 flu has peaked or that there are fewer cases, influenza does come in waves. During the holiday season, more individuals travel or gather in homes, shopping malls, movie theaters or other locations, increasing the potential for illness to spread. We strongly encourage these high-risk groups to protect their health and the health of their loved ones by getting vaccinated," said Takashi Wada, MD, MPH, Public Health Director and Health Officer for the City of Pasadena.

The role of public health departments in administering H1N1 vaccine was originally intended to target people who did not have health insurance or a regular source of health care, and to support a broader community outreach. With the temporary shortage caused by delays in the production of the vaccine, public health-run vaccine clinics saw larger segments of the population than expected.

"This has been a joint H1N1 vaccination effort between the public health departments of Long Beach, Pasadena, and LA County. Moving from a mass vaccination effort to a community-based effort merely marks the successful end of the public health departments' large scale outreach, as we planned from the beginning," said Dr. Fielding. "H1N1 vaccine will continue to be available through private doctors and local community health clinics and residents are encouraged to seek out these trusted sources of H1N1 vaccine."

To date, nearly 1.2 million doses of H1N1 vaccine have been delivered to private health care providers (including doctors and community health clinics) in Los Angeles County. The LA County Department of Public Health has administered more than 175,500 doses of H1N1 vaccine to the public through its 97 mass-vaccination clinics, held from October 23-November 22.

After the final mass-vaccination clinic, H1N1 vaccine will still be available to those without a regular source of health care through community partner clinics or a limited number of appointments will be available at an LA County Public Health health center. For locations and operating hours of clinics or health centers, check your local public health department's website, visit the LA County Public Health website at http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or call the LA County Information Line at 2-1-1.

Children under 10 years of age who received their first dose of H1N1 vaccine at one of the public health-run vaccine clinics, and are now due for the second dose, should visit their doctor or a community health clinic. If they do not have a doctor or a regular source of care, they can receive their second dose of H1N1 vaccine at one of the final LA County Public Health H1N1 vaccine clinics.

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BRUSSELS—The European Union is urging Ukraine to scrap new laws that are viewed as curtailing fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and the holding of peaceful protests.

The 28-nation bloc's foreign ministers said Monday the laws rammed through Ukraine's Parliament last week under "doubtful procedural circumstances" must be scrapped.

Ukraine has been shaken since November by massive public protests after Russia lured the country's leaders with financial incentives to ditch closer cooperation with the EU.

The laws are widely seen as an attempt to silence the protests—but new rallies over the weekend drew tens of thousands of people and turned violent.

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Born with a complex of birth defects which led to malformed limbs, no eyes and more than a half-dozen surgeries in his first few years alone, wheelchair-bound University of Louisville student Hughes details a life overcoming enormous obstacles with hard work, devoted parents and a lifelong passion for music (he's even a Marching Cardinal, with the help of his father). Much of Hughes's story is also his dad's, and the straightforward narrative switches off between them, giving some dimension to otherwise flat prose (not necessarily a bad thing, as the remarkable story needs little adornment). Hughes's countless setbacks give stark life to perhaps-familiar lessons on acceptance and perseverance (chapter one: ""When Life Gives You Lemons, Accept Them and Be Grateful""), but his spirit and triumphs also lead to lessons in pursuing your passion, giving love freely, and appreciating the people around your. For fans of television's Extreme Makeover Home Edition and the Grand Ole Opry, there's a behind-the-scenes chapter for each. A gentle evangelical streak comes out in occasional references to God, but the book is probably at its most parochial in the chapter, ""Be the You Your Mother Would be Proud Of."" Hughes's knowing but uplifting tone balances out the tragedies, making this an inspiring addition to the growing self-help-memoir shelf.
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The record-breaking numbers keep coming in. Scholastic said Sunday that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which had a first printing of 12 million copies, sold an unprecendented 8.3 million copies in the U.S. in its first 24 hours. Random House is also claiming Deathly Hallows to be the fastest-selling audio in history, with weekend sales estimated at 225,000 copies, a 40% jump over the two-day start for Half-Blood Prince.

At Borders, the book broke a record for the chain, selling 1.2 million copies worldwide, “the highest single-day sales of any title ever in Borders history,” the retailer said, while Barnes & Noble sold 1.8 million copies over the weekend and an additional 213,000 copies of other books in the series and Potter products. Amazon presold 2.2 million copies and shipped 1.3 million copies in the U.S. for Saturday delivery.

In the U.K., Nielsen BookScan reported that the Bloomsbury edition sold 2,652,656 copies in the first 24 hours of sale in the U.K., and Bloomsbury added that nearly 400,000 copies of its English-language edition were sold in Germany.

Back in the U.S., indies also moved huge quantities of books, so much so that there were scattered reports of stores being out of stock after their events on Friday night. Scholastic spokesperson Kyle Good said, “We are working with retailers to move additional copies to the places they are needed most in the coming days and weeks.”

One indie bookseller we spoke with, who asked not to be identified, ran out of books on Friday night and said she was frustrated because Scholastic had limited the number of books that independent bookstores could order. “You weren’t allowed to buy more books than you sold last time, unless you had specific reasons,” she said. “I can see why they were doing this—they were trying to protect booksellers from themselves, because some had way overbought and then had to pay to ship them back to Scholastic.”

The bookseller said that Friday night had been “a mob scene” at her store. “A lot of people said they wanted to be there for it because it was the last book and they didn’t want to miss the celebration. It’s hard to be upset about selling 1,000 books. We couldn’t have been happier with the outcome, except for the fact that we ran out.” A staffer from her store tried to buy more copies the next day at Costco, only to find that the retailer had a 10-book-per-customer limit on the title.

Most booksellers, however, said the Potter event was a home run. Kris Nugent, manager of Anderson's in Naperville, Ill., said 2,000 people picked up their books Friday night and that the store did not run out of copies. She estimated there could have been as many as 70,000 people in Naperville this past weekend for the town's "Party That Shall Not Be Named." The Magic Tree in Oak Park, Ill. ordered 1,050 copies, and "sold pretty close to that" Iris Yipp, said. Skylight Books in Los Angeles sold 400 copies and bookseller Andrew Gaines said “we had enough for everybody.”

There were also a few reports from booksellers of some misprinted copies, with pages missing toward the end, or duplicate copies of the same pages. "It adds to the excitement of Harry Potter," said Alan Fowler, co-owner of Village Square Booksellers in Bellows Falls, Vt., philosophizing about the missing signature (pages 643-674) at the end of at least 26 of the store's copies. The mix-up was first uncovered early Saturday morning when a high school student who helped the store with its Potter party was just finishing the book. Because the printing error is so deep into the book, Fowler said, he's expecting to hear from more customers early this week.

Fowler does have a new order coming from Ingram and asked customers who haven't picked up their copies yet to wait a little longer for fresh inventory. Only one other New England bookseller so far has reported a similar problem: Scott Meyer, who has three Merritt bookstores in New York. Apparently the books skip from page 642 to page 707 to 730 then go back to page 675 to the end.


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Review by: BriarLaw
Review Date: 02/05/2008
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Review Notes: This cigar is a great addition to the Perdomo lineup. I tried the Corojo wrapped torpedo. Excellent construction, beautiful wrapper, etc. The flavor is medium full with a delicious mix of spice and sweetness. Some of my favorite regular smokes include 601 Habano, 601 Oscuro, and RP Sun Grown. The Perdomo Habano Corojo is very similar in style. So if you like those other smokes you will probably like this one too. Give it a shot!

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"Corojo - Great cigar."

Review by: Jeff Potts
Review Date: 01/07/2008
Rating: 8
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Review Notes: It's a nice looking stick, having a kind of smooth, glossy, tanned-leather looking wrapper and a huge frickin' band around a thick cigar. It's a solid stick that feels pretty well constructed. Clipping the cap, it draws well, and it lights up pretty easy - I used matches on a windy, snowy day so the light wasn't exactly the best there was. I also had to light the thing twice because I wasn't getting the volume of smoke that I was expecting. In short, it's a creamy, slightly peppery cigar (which tickles the tonsils) with that signature Perdomo flavor (sorta this sickly-sweet, syrupy, brown sugar taste). However, this time the "signature" flavor was quite muted, and in fact I would say that I could pick up hints of nutmeg in the taste. After the second light, I was getting an ample amount of smoke, although the burn was off pretty bad. I tried to correct it, but really to no avail. I don't know if it was the conditions outside, the fact I was lighting with matches, or the cigar itself that was causing some of the canoeing problems I had, but from start to finish the thing never burned straight. The ash was a silvery-gray hue, and held on for well over an inch. While I think the construction on them is pretty good, I'm apt to believe that the wrapper was somehow the catalyst for the errant burn; everything else burned fine but the wrapper was quite ragged in spots. Outside of that, I really don't have any complaints about this stick. It had a decent flavor - it didn't make me ill with that brown sugar sweetness - held an ash together, and had a decent construction. I think dry boxing for a day or two, perhaps letting these babies sit for six months, will probably help with the burn. All in all, the Perdomo Habano Corojo is a good medium / full smoke that does not have a really heavy aftertaste or finish. For about $99.00 a box, I think they're worth the money.

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Frequently Asked Questions by Parents

 Written by Dr. William Hoffa, Academic Consultants International

1.What would a summary of all the reasons for studying abroad look like?

First, study abroad enriches and diversifies undergraduate education by offering courses, programs, and academic learning of a sort not possible on the home campus Second, study abroad provides U.S. students with a global outlook, which emphasizes the contemporary inter-relatedness of nations and cultures, the universality of human values, and the necessity for working together Third, study abroad enhances career preparation by teaching cross-cultural and work-place skills of value to today's employers, often through internships and other hands-on experiences Finally, study abroad deepens intellectual and personal maturity, fosters independent thinking, and builds self-confidence.

2.What are our roles as parents in helping select the right program?

There seem to be hundreds to choose from!
Following are important considerations that must be factored into your daughter's or son's choice of a particular program. In order to be able to provide the requisite confirmation and support, which she or he might need, it is important for you to have a basic grasp of the following:

  • How study abroad resembles and differs from domestic study?
  • How it is structured and its many varieties in duration, location, and program type?
  • How credit is earned and used toward degree studies?
  • What the full costs will be?
  • What financial aid resources are available?
  • How safety can be maximized?
  • How the admissions process works?

3.Are there any program types or locations, which should be avoided or at least looked at extra carefully?

Many people believe that, more critical than the location of the program per se (apart from countries about which the State Department provides absolute prohibitions or unequivocal warnings), is the program itself. Many programs with excellent health and safety records occur in places which some observers would say present more than average risks, because they are well-planned and overseen. Conversely, accidents and injuries can certainly occur in 'safe' countries, if program activities are themselves risky or badly designed and managed. Your questions should, of course, cover where a program takes place, how it is run, and what, if any, potential dangers exist. You should also use extra scrutiny to investigate brand new programs and those run by colleges or agencies without much history of overseas programming. Finally, it is important to note that established on-going programs, a semester or more in duration, with permanent staff "on the ground" might be inherently safer than short-term, one-time, traveling programs led by an accompanying faculty or staff member not thoroughly familiar with the program site(s), especially if there is little or no on-site coordination.

4.How do we know that study abroad will be safe for our child? Recent newspapers and TV accounts suggest that overseas risks may be great. Is this true?

Established overseas study programs fully recognize their responsibility to provide a secure environment in which your daughter or son can live and learn safely. Responsible campuses and programs consult regularly with colleagues around the country who are involved in the administration of study abroad programs, with resident program directors, with responsible officials of foreign host universities, with contacts in the U.S. Department of State, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and with other experts, including faculty who are well-informed on issues and events. It is in no one's interest to risk student safety or well-being. If a program is brand new or seems to be hosted by a campus which has not been involved in study abroad programming in the past, you might want to be cautious and ask the questions that need to be asked.

5.What are the primary causes of health and safety problems that students might face overseas?

Many of the health and safety problems that students find abroad are similar to those that they find on US college and university campuses. Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that individual student behavior (sometimes misbehavior) is the cause of most illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. When students don't prepare themselves properly, ignore the advice and counsel of campus and overseas personnel, or act naively or as if they are invulnerable, they can get into a lot of trouble. This is especially true when they travel excessively on their own or engage in dangerous social behavior, such as binge drinking or hanging out in unsavory local nightspots. Your daughter or son is considerably less likely to be the victim of a natural catastrophe, of social violence, of disease, or of program negligence than of being victimized by her or his own poor judgment, exercised in unfamiliar surroundings.

However, there are health and safety problems that are not the direct responsibility of students themselves, but which can victimize them. These involve modes of travel (airplane, bus, van, taxi, car, etc.); criminal behavior directed against them (theft, sexual assault); and permanent or evolving health and safety conditions in the local environment (disease, natural catastrophes, political upheaval). In order to be prepared to meet the challenges specific to particular programs and locations, it is important that you and your daughter or son learn from information provided by the program sponsors, as well as, if possible, from the experiences of students who have participated in all programs being considered. Make sure to cover not just what's what during the 'program' of the program, but what can happen on excursions, as well as during independent travel. Obviously, there are many variations between countries, regions, and programs.

6.Who can help my daughter or son if trouble erupts?

In those few locations where even remote danger might occasionally exist, program directors work with local police, U.S. consular personnel, and local university officials in setting up whatever practical security measures are deemed prudent. In such places, students will be briefed during orientation programs and reminded at times of heightened political tension about being security-conscious in their daily activities. Terrorism is a twentieth-century reality and is not likely to diminish (or increase) significantly. To succumb to the threat by reacting in fear may well be the objective that terrorists seek to achieve. On the other hand, no one wants to make this point at the expense of the health and safety of your daughter or son. It is important to ensure that your son or daughter has sufficient insurance, which would include include major medical, evacuation, repatriation, and 24 hour emergency assistance.

7. If our child is abroad when something dangerous develops, how can we make contact? Or what if something happens here, and we want to communicate this immediately?

Don't let your child leave home without having as many reliable means of contact as possible in place – a mailing address, an e-mail address, and phone and fax numbers. These should be furnished in advance by the program sponsor (or campus study abroad office, or both). As noted, overseas programs and home campuses are likely to have set up regular and reliable means of communication, so it may be best to utilize these systems as a first resort, rather than trying to make direct contact with your daughter or son overseas. Nevertheless, you should develop a family communication plan for regular telephone or e-mail contact, with contingencies for emergency situations. With this in place, in times of heightened political tension, natural disaster, or other difficulty, you should be able to communicate with each other directly about safety and well-being. On the other hand, responsible programs may even anticipate your concerns, and make contact with you immediately. Instant international communication in emergency situations continues to improve with easy access to international e-mail access and cell phones around the world.

Dr. William Hoffa is the Principal Consultant of Academic Consultants International, where he works with colleges and universities to globalize their campuses. He is an active member of NAFSA and is well-known as an expert in education abroad with numerous publications, such as "NAFSAÕS Guide to Education Abroad: For Advisers and Administrators," "Study Abroad: A Guide for Parents," and the forthcoming "Crisis Management in a Cross Cultural Setting."


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Awarded to "Blood on the Fields" by Wynton Marsalis, premiered on January 28, 1997 at Woolsey Hall, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.

Columbia University President, George Rupp (left), presents Wynton Marsalis with the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: "Dove Sta Amore" by John Musto, premiered on March 2, 1996 by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, in Jacksonville, Florida, and "Passacaglia Immaginaria" by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, premiered on April 12, 1996 by the Minnesota Orchestra, Minneapolis.


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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Researchers at Purdue University have shown how a new ultra-fast chemical-analysis tool has numerous promising uses for detecting everything from cancer in the liver to explosives residues on luggage and "biomarkers" in urine that provide an early warning for diseases.

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"I wouldn't be surprised if pathologists are using this in operating rooms within two years," said R. Graham Cooks, the Henry Bohn Hass Distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry in Purdue's College of Science.

The technology has made it possible to speed up and simplify the use of a mass spectrometer, an analytical device that in its conventional form has been long established in modern laboratories. But while ordinary mass spectrometry is both time- and labor-intensive, the Purdue group has modified the technology to make it faster, more versatile and more portable.

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"The theme in our lab is 'Don't mess with chemicals,' meaning we don't undertake the usual chemical separations and manipulations needed for conventional mass spectrometry," said Cooks, who has developed a wandlike probe that can quickly gather chemical information from samples in the environment.

A review paper about DESI and related techniques, which enable the direct chemical analysis of objects in an ordinary environment, will appear in the Friday (March 17) issue of the journal Science. The paper was written by Cooks, associate research scientist Zheng Ouyang, visiting scholar Zoltán Takáts and doctoral student Justin Wiseman, all in Purdue's Department of Chemistry. Several technical papers have been published about DESI experiments since the method was announced by the same laboratory in Science less than two years ago, but the new Science paper provides the first overall review of DESI and related techniques.

Mass spectrometry works by first turning molecules into ions, or electrically charged versions of themselves, which can be detected and analyzed.

"Having a charge enables you to not only detect molecules but also to measure their masses, which you can't do with neutral molecules," Cooks said.

Conventional mass spectrometers analyze samples that are specially prepared and placed in a vacuum chamber. The key DESI innovation is performing the ionization step in the air or directly on surfaces outside of the mass spectrometer's vacuum chamber.

In addition to DESI, Cooks' research group has designed and built a portable instrument that is roughly the size of a shoebox and weighs about 10 kilograms (22 pounds), compared to about 30 times that weight for a conventional mass spectrometer. The lightweight instrument can run on batteries, which means it can be carried anywhere. The focus of the Science paper, however, is the ionization method.

The procedure involves spraying water in the presence of an electric field, causing water molecules to become positively charged "hydronium ions," which contain an extra proton. When the positively charged droplets hit the surface of the sample being tested, the hydronium ions transfer their extra proton to molecules in the sample, turning them into ions. The ionized molecules are then vacuumed through a tube and into the mass spectrometer, where the masses of the ions are measured and the material analyzed.

DESI has been used to accurately detect cancer in human livers and pinpoint the boundaries of tumors. The researchers used the device to analyze slices of liver and other tissues removed in biopsies.

"We can show that there are differences in the profiles of chemicals that come from the tissue, and these tissue profiles can be used to diagnose a particular disease or determine how far the disease has progressed," Wiseman said. "We reported in a previous paper, and it is highlighted in the current article, that there are differences in profiles of chemical species from the tissue, indicating a diseased area and also the margin at which that diseased area is separated from the non-diseased area of the tissue."

The traditional assessment method now used in operating rooms is based on the trained eye of a pathologist, who views stained tissue slices under a microscope. The assessment is used to help determine which tissue to remove during surgery.

"In this traditional approach, there is no chemical information being transferred in any way, " Wiseman said.

DESI promises to be an important "high-throughput" tool to collect large amounts of data used in "metabolomics," a field in which researchers search for chemical compounds called biomarkers. These biomarkers are early warnings of disease, but they can be difficult to spot among the hundreds of distinct chemicals normally present in the urine, blood or serum of healthy people. The DESI experiment allows testing to be done without separating the compounds of interest from biological fluids, Cooks said.

"For example, we can place a small drop of urine on filter paper and then test the samples, recording a mass spectrum, which gives all the components of the urine," Cooks said. "Then we identify the individual components in another quick step.

"This two-step procedure, which is known as tandem mass spectrometry, allows us to rapidly confirm the presence of hundreds of components in a urine sample. If, for example, you were conducting medical research with animals and you were studying mouse urine samples, all the mice with a certain disease would show certain compounds in their urine — biomarkers — that signal that particular disease state, and the collection of those biomarkers together would represent a common feature of a particular disease."

Currently, metabolomics is carried out using a technique called nuclear magnetic resonance. DESI, however, could be used to more quickly and accurately analyze a person's urine for the presence of diseases revealed by biomarkers, Cooks said.

The researchers also have used DESI to detect residues from explosives, and the paper includes a table showing various explosives the scientists have detected with DESI.

"We really don't know of any explosives that we can't detect," Wiseman said.

Cooks' team is associated with several research centers at, or affiliated with, Purdue, including the Bindley Bioscience Center, the Indiana Instrumentation Institute, Inproteo LLC (formerly the Indiana Proteomics Consortium) and the Center for Sensing Science and Technology. Much of the research funding was provided by the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research and by Inproteo and Prosolia Inc., through the Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology Fund.

DESI is being commercialized by Inproteo and Prosolia, a spin-off subsidiary of Inproteo, which has been shipping DESI products since November and is adding scientific staff, said Prosolia's chairman Peter Kissinger.

DESI will continue to evolve at the Bindley Bioscience Center, located at Purdue's Discovery Park, the university's hub for interdisciplinary research.

"This technology shows great promise for the life sciences as well as environmental, forensic and homeland security applications," Kissinger said. "This is one of a long series of mass spectrometry innovations coming from the Cooks laboratory. We now have quite a number of mass spectrometry assets on the ground in Indiana, and we are ready to nurture this in the state."

Writer: Emil Venere, (765) 494-4709, venere@purdue.edu

Sources: R. Graham Cooks, (765) 494-5263, cooks@purdue.edu

Justin M. Wiseman, (765) 496-1539, jmwisema@purdue.edu

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Peter Kissinger, (765) 497-5801, pkissinger@bioanalytical.com

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Doctoral student Christopher Mulligan uses Purdue's Mini 10 portable spectrometer to scan the outside of a backpack worn by Adam Keil, a postdoctoral research associate. The shoebox-size instrument is about 30 times lighter than conventional mass spectrometers and can be battery powered. (Purdue News Service photo/David Umberger)

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Researchers at Purdue have created a miniature mass spectrometer that promises to have applications in everything from airport security to medical diagnostics. Pictured here is the latest prototype, the Mini 10 portable mass spectrometer, which is roughly the size of a shoebox and can easily be carried with one hand. The instrument is 13.5 inches long by 8.5 inches wide by 7.5 inches tall and weighs 10 kilograms (22 pounds), compared to about 30 times that weight for a conventional mass spectrometer. It also can run on battery power. (Purdue News Service photo/David Umberger)

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A recent innovation in mass spectrometry is the ability to record mass spectra on ordinary samples, in their native environment, without sample preparation or preseparation by creating ions outside the instrument. In desorption electrospray ionization (DESI), the principal method described here, electrically charged droplets are directed at the ambient object of interest; they release from the surface ions which are vacuumed through the air into a conventional mass spectrometer. Extremely rapid analysis is coupled with high sensitivity and high chemical specificity. These characteristics are advantageously applied, inter alia, in high throughput metabolomics, explosives detection, natural products discovery and biological tissue imaging. Future possible uses of DESI for in vivo clinical analysis and its adaptation to portable mass spectrometers are described.

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In a head-to-head competition to find the best, we're starting a new feature on the Pure Mobile blog. In our accessories battles, we'll be pitting two similar accessories against one another and crowing a victor. This time, it's Samsung accessories in the ring, and two heavyweight Galaxy S3 carrying cases will be slugging it out

Both of our challengers this week are designed to be heavy-duty, ultra durable and protective Galaxy S3 phone cases. Built to take a fair amount of abuse, only one will emerge victorious. Let's get started!

Up first is  a contender that hardly needs an introduction – the OtterBox Defender Case for Galaxy S3. But will it defend its title? Well, things are looking good, as this multilayered, well-engineered accessory is certainly a heavy-hitter.

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WIth three protective layers, including high-impact polycarbonate and durable, shock-resisting silicone, as well as a screen protector, the Defender will keep your phone safe from bumps, shocks, drops, dust and scratches. But it's unlikely you'll ever drop it anyhow, since it comes with a convenient holster to keep it in place.

That's a lot of protection in an all-around solid carrying case, so it's no surprise the Defender is one of the leading accessories of its kind for the Galaxy S3. And it's going to be a hard one to beat.

Now onto the challenger, the PureGear Dualtek Case for Galaxy S3. Like the OtterBox Defender, the Dualtek is designed to withstand rough abuse, witha  durable, layered construction that combines strength, toughness and flex.

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Its 3M E.A.R. Corner Impact Protection controls shock by isolating vibrations, and its screen shield will keep your display safe from dings and scratches. This Galaxy S3 case is also quite slim and sleek, less bulky than the Defender, and provides superior grip that's comfortable in hand.

So who won?

As much as we like to root for the underdog, we'd have to give the champion's title to OtterBox in this case. Sometimes, the leader's just the leader for a reason, and though PureGear's Dulatek case provides a really great level of protection, the ultra-tough and durable thing is just OtterBox's forté. Well done, Defender case, well done!

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The Tet Festival celebrates the beginning of the Vietnamese New Year. Formally known as Tet Nguyen Dan, this year’s festival falls on 10 February. Tet is based on the Lunar Calendar and this year is the Year of the Snake according to the Vietnamese Zodiac.

Meaning of Tet Nguyen Dan 2013
To give it its full name, Tet Nguyen Dan means “Feast of the First Morning” and is the single most important holiday within Vietnam. Essentially it celebrates the onset of spring. As Tet is aligned with the Chinese calendar, the holiday is generally celebrated on exactly the same day as the Chinese New Year. Vietnam will honour Tet with a six day public holiday running from 9 to 14 February 2013.

Special Preparations for Tet
Since the reason for celebration of Tet is to honour ones ancestors and the living family circle, the entire family often spanning several generations within one household exercises great care to prepare the home for entertaining and bringing in the new year together. Special attention is given to the preparation of the ancestral altar area of the residence. Inside and outside, the home is thoroughly cleaned with special attention focused on the cleansing of cooking utensils and food preparation areas and items. In additional to cleansing of the home, Tet is the time to become debt free and to resolve any negative relationship issues.

To assist with Tet preparations, floral market stalls appear on street corners and in everyday market areas throughout Vietnam. In addition to flowers, vendors sell bonsai, apricot and dwarf kumquat trees used to adorn both the interior and exterior of the home. These particular trees are believed to have spiritual renewal and regenerative capabilities.

Symbols Associated With Tet
Predominate colours both for dress and home decoration are red and yellow symbolizing wishes for good fortune and prosperity in the coming year. Wearing these colours at the dawn of Tet fosters a time of self-examination relative to attitudes and mannerisms one resolves to observe every day of the year. The wearing of reds, yellows and other bright shades will expel ghosts and evil spirits and foster good will between family members, neighbors, friends and business colleagues.

Special Foods for Tet
Foods such as pickled onions, boiled chicken, sausage, rice and roasted seeds and nuts must be ingested during the celebration. Particular attention is given to nuts and seeds not only for nutritional but for medicinal purposes as well. Watermelon (hat dua) seeds are believed to ward off heart disease and memory loss. Pumpkin seeds (hat bi) are eaten to prevent kidney and intestinal health issues. Sunflower (hat huong duong) seeds rank high for anti-aging and healthy cell production. Due to their high level of fibre content, cashew nuts are an ideal source for weight loss and cancer prevention.

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Vietnam’s second city, Ho Chi Minh City will celebrate the Lunar New Year with 8 spectacular firework performances. Head to one of the sites which includes the Saigon River tunnel, the Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, the Go Vap Cultural Park and the Nga Ba Giong Memorial Area. The centrepiece will be the fireworks at the Saigon River Tunnel. The spectacle will last 15 minutes at each site at midnight on 10 February.

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Hardee’s now offers its Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders instead of pre-cooked, frozen chicken tenders. The new chicken tenders are made with all-white-meat chicken breast tenderloins, or “tenders,” dipped in a buttermilk and egg batter, rolled in seasoned flour and then fried to a golden brown color with a crispy texture. The entire process takes place right in the restaurants.

“The idea for doing Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders came to us from our largest franchisee, Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the same folks who pioneered the chain’s famous Made From Scratch biscuits over a quarter of a century ago,” says Brad Haley, executive vice president of marketing for Hardee’s Food Systems. “Once we tried them, we knew consumers would find them irresistible because they represent such a huge quality leap over the mostly pre-cooked and frozen chicken strips available now. Obviously, our Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are a lot more work to make than the pre-cooked, frozen ones, but our experience tells us that consumers will notice the difference in quality and keep coming back for more.”

Boddie-Noell Enterprises (BNE), Hardee’s largest franchisee headquartered in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, brought the idea of introducing Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders at Hardee’s to the attention of the chain’s corporate office after introducing them in a casual dining steak restaurant they owned and watching them quickly grow into one of the most popular items on the menu.

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NARRATIVE:   The victim reported on March 1st seeing a male open his locked storm door and start to enter the residence. Upon seeing the victim, the male then fled. On the 4th about 1930 hours, Mr. Gibson stated that he was in his living room and looked up to see a white male wearing a knit hat and gray gloves standing in his bedroom. When confronted the intruder stated people at Royal Farms told him to come there for a place to sleep. The male then fled the residence out a side door. Family members provided detectives with a possible suspect and investigation remains open.

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ASSIST:     Criminal Investigation Unit

CASE:        12-06272

INCIDENT:       Theft

DATE / TIME:  03/10/2012 @ 1823 Hours

LOCATION:     Abruzzi Drive, Chester

VICTIM:          John Skuletich of Annapolis

NARRATIVE:   Victim report having lunch at a restaurant on Abruzzi Drive with his wife. When they left, he forgot to take his backpack with him which contained a EPA Badge with ID, a retired Secret Service Badge with ID, an iPhone, a Blackberry and several other items. When the victim returned, they were unable to locate the backpack. The server recalls asking the next occupants if the backpack belonged to them and they replied no yet when they left the backpack was gone. Using credit card information the person seated at the table after the victim were located and found to be a former MSP Barrack Commander and provided a different account of occurrences. At this time the investigation remains open. The items missing were valued at $535. Due to the nature of the items EPA and Secret Service were notified.

UPDATE:     Investigators from EPA and Secret Service accompanied Dfc. Fraser to re-interview the server – Victoria Tillbery on March 14th. At that time Tillbery stated she had taken the backpack from the restaurant and the became scared and threw it away at another location. Efforts to locate the backpack were unsuccessful. Tillbery has been charged with theft on a Criminal Summons.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Stephen Fraser

CASE:             12-06961

DATE / TIME:   03/16/2012 @ 2351 Hours

LOCATION:      Route 50 near Exit 49 (Castle Marina Road, Chester)

VICTIM:          N/A

ARREST:         Ivan Brian Lutaaya (19) of Silver Spring

                      Bruno Anong Ntembe (20) of Upper Marlboro

                      Boris Abuo Ntembe (18) of Upper Marlboro

                      Awad Azam Abdelmoneim (23) of Falls Church, VA

NARRATIVE:    A Mitsubishi Eclipse was stopped for a minor traffic offense on Route 50 near Castle Marina Road. While speaking with the driver, later identified as Bruno Ntembe, Dfc. Jordan reports smelling a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in a small amount of suspected marijuana being seized along with over $3200 in cash.  The driver and three passengers were all placed under arrest and charged with Possession of CDS. All four were later released on their own recognizance by a District Court Commissioner.

DEPUTY:        Dfc. Michael Jordan

ASSIST:         Deputy C. Harris, Deputy W. Miller and Pfc. Lewis (CPD)

CASE:            12-07702

INCIDENT:      Burglary

DATE / TIME:  03/17/2012 @ 0705 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:     1100 Block of Merrick Corner Road, Ingleside

VICTIM:          Roland Karbaum Inc. of Ingleside

NARRATIVE:   Plant Manager Alan Scott reported finding the door to the construction trailer office at the gravel pit had been pried open overnight. The trailer had been entered with several desk drawers pulled out. Damage was estimated at $400. Nothing appeared to be missing.

DEPUTY:       A/Cpl. Larry Steenken

CASE:           12-07723

INCIDENT:       Medical Emergency

DATE / TIME:   03/17/2012 @ 0850 Hours

LOCATION:      Dixon Tavern Road, Barclay

VICTIM:          Female (34) of Barclay

NARRATIVE:    Deputies were called to location for a distraught female who was telling people she didn’t want to live anymore. Victim had medical issues and was transported by Sheriff’s patrol car to Chester River Medical Center for treatment.

DEPUTY:         A/Cpl. Larry Steenken

CASE:             12-07734

INCIDENT:        Burglary

DATE / TIME:    03/17/2012 @ 1505 Hours

LOCATION:       400 Block of Riverview Road, Chestertown

VICTIM:           Wendy Zinnel of Chestertown

ARREST:          John Franklin Bradley III (47) of Chestertown

NARRATIVE:    Victim reported that upon arriving home she found a male in her residence passed out. She also advised that the rear door window had been broken to gain access to the house. The man was intoxicated and identified as John F. Bradley from Chestertown. Victim advised she had seen the man before but had no reason to be in her home. Bradley was taken into custody and charged with MDOP and Burglary. He was held on a $3000 bond set by the District Court Commissioner. Damage to the door was estimated at $100.

DEPUTY:       A/Cpl. Larry Steenken

ASSIST:        Chestertown Police

CASE:           12-07788

INCIDENT:       Trespass on Private Property

DATE / TIME:   03/17/2012 @ 1731 Hours

LOCATION:      1300 Block of Bennett Point Road, Queenstown

VICTIM:          Robin Patterson of Richmond Virginia

ARREST:         Wayne Frederick Hohman (45) of Stevensville

NARRATIVE:    Deputies were dispatched to area for a report of a man lying in the woods. On arrival Dfc. House located the man about twenty feet into a wooded area near Bennett Point Store. The man was identified as Wayne Hohman of Stevensville. No explanation why he was sleeping there and after a negative check to see if he was wanted, Hohman was released and told to go home. A short time later a second similar call was receioved and Dfc. House returned to find Hohman again asleep in the same woods. Since it was posted no trespassing and had been advised to leave, Hohman was placed under arrest. A District Court Commissioner held Hohman on a $2000 Bond at the QA Detention Center.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Zack House

CASE:             12-07807

INCIDENT:      Underage of Alcohol

DATE / TIME:  03/17/2012 @ 2343 Hours

LOCATION:     Prospect Bay View, Grasonville

VICTIM:         N/A

CHARGED:      Joseph Robert Martin (19) of Grasonville

                      Matthew Thomas Burns (18) of Grasonville

NARRATIVE:   Cpl. Carr was patrolling in the Prospect Bay community when he saw two subjects in a Dodge Neon parked at the end of Prospect Bay View with the lights out. While talking with the two subjects, an odor of beer was noted along with an open beer can in the rear seat. Several unopened beers were located in the vehicle along with one on the ground just behind the car. With the subjects being under the age of 21 and over 18, they were issued Civil Citations for possession and released on their signature.

DEPUTY:       Cpl. Mark Carr

CASE:           12-07873

DATE / TIME:  03/18/2011 @ 0309 Hours

LOCATION:     Tidewater Drive, Centreville

VICTIM:          N/A

ARREST:         Nicholas Daniel Forrest (19) of Queenstown

NARRATIVE:    Dfc. Jordan saw a Chevrolet Blazer sitting in the Acme parking lot with two persons in it. With no businesses open at that time. As Jordan turned around in his marked patrol car, the Blazer began to drive out of the parking lot and onto Rt. 304 going towards Rt. 301. With Jordan following it, the Blazer then turned into Haymaker Road and Jordan continued towards Rt. 301 and turned around to go back into Centreville. As he did, the first oncoming vehicle was the Chevy Blazer. When Jordan turned around again, the blazer turned into Tidewater Drive, which leads to Tidewater Publishing, another business not open. At this time, Jordan stopped the Blazer and identioied the two occupants. The driver was Nicholas D. Forrest with a female passenger. Forrest appeared to have been drinking and after attempting Field Sobriety tasks, was placed under arrest for DWI. He was issued citations and later released to the female passenger who was sober.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. Michael Jordan

CASE:             12-07893

INCIDENT:        MDOP

DATE / TIME:    03/18/2012 @ 0853 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:       517 Main Street, Stevensville

VICTIM:           Kent Island Car Wash

NARRATIVE:     Car Wash manager, Jason Thom reported finding a broken glass door to the busness on his arrival to work. It did not appear that entry to the business had been made. Estimates to repair the door was $499.

DEPUTY:       Deputy Whitney Elliott

CASE:           12-07902

DATE / TIME:   03/19/2012 @ 0743 Hours (Reported)

LOCATION:      2739 Cox Neck Road, Chester

VICTIM:          Kent Island Methodist Church

NARRATIVE:    It was reported that an unknown person(s) had spray painted “666” on an exterior window sill of the church. There was also a concret base of a light in the parking lot that had been painted.  Damages were estimated at $100.

DEPUTY:         Dfc. George Sewell

CASE:            12-07980

INCIDENT:      Assault

DATE / TIME:  03/19/2012 @ 2049 Hours

LOCATION:     500 Block of Fox Meadow Road, Queen Anne

VICTIM:         Larry Brown of Queen Anne

NARRATIVE:   Victim reported that a male neighbor had slapped him on the side of his face afdter an argument involving the victim’s girlfriend. After reportedly striking the victim, the neighbor left the area and could not be located. The vuictim was directed to see the District Court Commissioner if charges were desired.

DEPUTY:       Deputy Maria Bassaro

CASE:           12-0853

INCIDENT:       Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

DATE / TIME:   03/20/2012 @ 0028 Hours

LOCATION:      1500 Block of Burrisville Road near Centreville

VICTIM:          See Narrative

ARREST:         Male (14) of Centreville

NARRATIVE:    Deputy Bassaro responded to Burrisville Road for a reported accident. Prior to her arrival a caller reported that her son had taken a Honda Accord belonging to her employer without her permission and had returned home telling her he had wrecked it. The vehicle was located with disabling damage to the front passenger area and had left the roadway damaging mailboxes, bushes and lawn décor before coming to rest in a front yard. The boy and his passenger had made it back to his residence and had injuries including glass in his eye and neck pain requiring being transported to Chester River Medical Center for treatment. Speed was a factor in the driver losing control in the curve. Damages to the car and property were just over $10,000. The 14 year old was referred to Juvenile Justice and remained in custody of a parent.

DEPUTY:         Deputy Maria Bassaro

CASE:             12-08068

INCIDENT:      Theft

DATE / TIME:  03/20/2012 @ 1628 Hours

LOCATION:     300 Block of Ford’s Landing, Millington, MD

VICTIM:          Joan Berwick of Millington

NARRATIVE:   Victim reports missing eight handmade custom rings from her dresser after getting a delivery of mattress & box springs the day before. The rings were described as various stones and pearls held with gold wire wrapped around them. The rings were valued at $850. Victim reports that no one else had access to the location. The theft remains under investigation.

DEPUTY:      Cpl. Shane Russell

CASE:          12-08132

INCIDENT:       Theft

DATE / TIME:   03/20/2012 @ 2124 (Reported)

LOCATION:      109 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown

VICTIM:          Johnston & Murphy

NARRATIVE:    Natalie Buellis, employee at the store reported that when she balanced out for the night she realized she was over $257 short. She stated that earlier about 5 PM, a man had been in and asked her about some clothing requiring her to go into the rear of the store. While there, she turned around and the man was by the cash register and then left. Ms. Buellis advised at that time she realized she had left her key in the register. The male suspect is described as an African-American  very skinny and had a beard.

DEPUTY:       A/Cpl. John Brockman

CASE:            12-08154

INCIDENT:        Theft of Power Cables

DATE / TIME:    03/22/2012 @ 1905 Hours

LOCATION:       500 Double Creek Point Road, Duck Neck Campground, Chestertown

VICTIM:           James Swisher of Baltimore

NARRATIVE:   Victim reported the theft ofa black insulated thick guage power supply cable missing from the rear area of his camper. The cable was about fifteen feet in length and was valued at $300. In addition it appeared that at least six other locations in the campt were missing similar type cables. Investigation resulted in locating a area that appeared as if something had been dragged in order to get to a nearby dirt road. A possible suspect vehicle was seen in that area earlier in the day described as an older Chevrolet S-10 Pickup that was silver and tan in color. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (410) 758-0770.

DEPUTY:       Dfc. Jason Rickard

INCIDENT:       Theft from Vehicle

DATE / TIME:   03/22/2012 @ 2200 Hours

LOCATION:      10 Petnot Court, Stevensville

VICTIM:          Lauran Hammonds of Dundalk

NARRATIVE:    Victim reports that she was at a friend’s residence helping clean a fish pond. Not wanting to get her bracelet dirty, she left in and some cash on the front seat of her car that was parked in the garage. When she returned later the bracelet and cash were missing. Victim advises that no forced entry was made to the car or garage and that a roommate of her friend was at the residence earlier. The bracelet was described as a Pandora pink & purple bead valued at $750.

DEPUTY:        Cpl. Mark Carr

CASE:            12-08382


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Three Queen Anne sites named city landmarks

May 11th, 2010 by Thea

Yesterday, Monday, May 10 the Seattle City Council approved ten new city landmarks, including three sites in Lower Queen Anne acknowledged for diverse architecture, art and historical significance.

Representing a number of neighborhoods, these ten landmarks exemplify the diversity and the rich cultural and architectural heritage of our City.

The nominations and designations for each landmark was approved by the City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, which is staffed by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.

(Photo courtesy of Neil B. Waller via his Flickr page).

All three of the Queen Anne landmarks are located on the Seattle Center campus–the Seattle Center House, the Kobe Bell and the Horiuchi Mural, which is currently up for a Partners in Preservation restoration grant, one of 25 historic places in the Puget Sound area competing for community votes that will determine who will receive the funds. (Voting is open through May 12. More information here).

The other Seattle sites bumped up to landmark status include the the MGM Building in Belltown, the former First United Methodist Church in Downtown, the Sorrento Hotel in First Hill, the former Sixth Church of Christ in West Seattle, the Egan House in Capitol Hill, the Coca Cola Bottling Plant in First Hill, and Fire Station #13 in Beacon Hill.

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Documenting the Crazies

Well isn’t this just a darling song, which opens this clip from the BBC’s documentary The Most Hated Family in America about the Westboro Baptist Church, the lunatic (we needed a stronger word than “conservative”) Kansas church founded by Fred Phelps that operates the website, and our homepage, GodHatesFags.com. It aired back in December 2007, and yet seems all the more relevant and worth revisiting, as the Phelps clan continues its mission against our community. The church’s latest target, you’ll recall, is Silverton, Oregon, home to transgender mayor Stu Rasmussen. All this is an exercise in free speech — something we wholeheartedly encourage. We’re entirely fine with Westboro’s right to call gay men and women sinners and the work of the devil, because it shines a light on just how ridiculous their arguments are. It’s just too bad they had to bring their kids into it.

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On:           Nov 21, 2008
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    • Smartypants

      Oh Japhy, do you really think lunatic does justice to Fred Phelps brand of evil insanity?

      For me, lunatic conjures images of straitjacketed inmates of bedlam rocking back and forth while screaming imprecations at the world. It describes the crazy side of the Phelps clan, but almost pretty much misses their malevolence. To find a more apt word I went to the thesaurus.

      Here are the alternative nouns offered at thesaurus.com:
      crackpot, crank, cuckoo, demoniac, flake, fruitcake, kook, lamebrain, loon, maniac, neurotic, nut, paranoid, psycho, psychopath, psychotic, scatterbrain, schizophrenic, sociopath.

      Reviewing the options, demoniac seems to best capture the frothing at the mouth evil that Phelps and his minions –erm, family– embody. Plus it has appropriately religious connotations. But I’m open to argument. So Queerty readers, do you have any other suggestions for how to describe Phelps?

      Nov 21, 2008 at 1:58 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Alan Stephenson
      Alan Stephenson

      Inbreeding is never pretty….

      Nov 21, 2008 at 2:01 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • ChristopherM

      I think the Phelps clan does far more good for gay folks than harm. The bile they spew is the logical conclusion of the more moderated hate we get from people like Mike Huckabee when he says we haven’t suffered enough to be a civil rights movement. People start making those connections that hating on the gays is foolish, whether from Phelps or the other wingnuts.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 2:07 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Farah

      ChristopherM, It didn’t occur to me to look at it that way…I would hope that people would take a second to connect those dots because you’re right it isn’t that far off from what cunts like newt, muckabee, rush, hanity, and o’rielly spew.
      Also, I don’t understand how these “people” have gone so long without being beaten, shot at, have their houses burned, ect. cause even the most intolerant fucks I live around (straight up rednecks) would be put into a fury if anyone dare say anything about a dead American soldier the way they do. Their eyes truly scare me. God, I am so sick after watching just a few minutes of this. How that reporter lasted that many days at their compound is beyond me.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 2:23 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • ChicagoJimmy

      I think it says a lot about gay people that this church hasn’t been torched. I’m glad we aren’t the desperate haters people always seem to think we are. Let’s make sure we leave the really horrid violence and atrocities to the other side.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 2:29 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Farah

      completely agree ChicagoJimmy…I just think its remarkable that ANYONE hasn’t tried to choke the life out of one of them

      Nov 21, 2008 at 2:35 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Andrew

      Ooo…don’t forget they’re going to stop here in Portland, OR on 11/24 to protest Portland State University’s gender-neutral bathrooms and our Queer Resource Center. I can hardly wait.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 2:46 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • ChristopherM

      Farah, you’d agree with Jimmy even more if you met these nuts. I went to a counter-demonstration they held outside a church that was baptizing the triplet babies of two gay men (via surrogate), and these nutjobs are just vile horrid people. I get mad as hell at injustice, Prop 8 being a prime example, but I can’t imagine the miserable lives the Phelps clan leads.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 3:19 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Katie

      wow. i thought that watching that would make me even more disgusted. but, now i just feel pity for them. what a truly miserable life for those children.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 4:45 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Bruno

      Frankly at this stage I consider it a blessing to an event if the Phelps crew ends up there. It’s free publicity, and they only make religious people all look like crazier than most really are. And that’s saying something.

      Imagine how much they could help the cause of passing a gay marriage amendment in California if they just brought in the anti-publicity we need.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 5:00 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Javier

      @Bruno: I definitely agree. We need to figure out how to turn the Anti-gay Prop 8 idiotic rhetoric against them by using the Phelps’. We need America to see that the Phelps family is the mirror image of all those who hate gays (only less out-loud). No one would want to be associated with their hateful image. We need to connect the two and use it to our advantage.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 6:01 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • psy

      I wouldn’t blame the members for their actions after watching that. They’re in a cult and as such, aren’t really in fully control of their faculties. The person to blame is the charismatic leader (Phelps).

      (ex-cult member here)

      Nov 21, 2008 at 7:25 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Michael vdB
      Michael vdB

      “You are gonna eat YOUR BABIES!!!” OH MY LORD!

      I feel sorry for the children that have to be raised in that. Phelps thinks he is above everyone and just blows people off because he is too smart for them.

      Anyone can claim God is with them, but only they who show love only know the true message.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 10:37 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Patrick

      Watching this whole thing was a revelation. This is what you become when your whole world is defined by hatred, anger and isolation.

      I’ve been angry over Prop 8 since its passage. The message that we need to reach out with love and tolerance in spite of our anger finally made sense to me today. You risk losing your heart and ending up like these sad folks if you let your anger permanently get the better of you. I’ll definitely keep that in mind as I fight on.

      Nov 21, 2008 at 11:09 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • AZgaybe

      i’m mystified what compels them besides their apparent dumbness.

      Nov 22, 2008 at 9:36 am · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Tim

      What really confuses me about Phelps is at one time he was a good guy,
      he was an early opponent of segregation and even won an award from the local NAACP for his work with black clients.
      It makes me wonder where he went wrong.

      Nov 22, 2008 at 2:32 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • brandon

      god started “talking” to him. rofl

      Nov 22, 2008 at 2:50 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Charles J. Mueller
      Charles J. Mueller

      When I was a youngster growing up during the war (WWII), they locked crazy people up in an asylum where they could do no harm to themselves or others.

      Today, the crazy people are allowed to set-up churchs and spew their craziness, hurting not only themselves, but all those around them as well.

      Personally, I liked the old way better.

      Nov 22, 2008 at 5:01 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Brian Miller
      Brian Miller

      Every time some anti-gay hater does their “love the sinner” bullshit, I say they’re just like Fred Phelps and clan.

      They get pissed off and then I say that well, Fred is just more honest and plain in his language — while they’re using pretty words to sugarcoat their poison.

      Nov 22, 2008 at 8:30 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Tin Tin
      Tin Tin

      Shirley is so insane she almost seems like fun!

      Nov 23, 2008 at 4:12 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Charles J. Mueller
      Charles J. Mueller

      I can wrap my noggin around that, Brian Miller.

      I’d much rather see my enemy and not have to worry about a “love the sinner” type sneaking up and knifing me in the back.

      Nov 23, 2008 at 7:41 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·

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Esteemed Psychiatrist Retracts 2001 Study Widely Cited By Ex-Gay Therapists Like Marcus Bachmann

American Prospect web editor Gabriel Arana underwent nearly a college education’s worth (four years) of ex-gay therapy, as he writes in a story called “My So-Called Ex-Gay Life.”

So when Arana interviewed 79-year-old Robert Spitzer, a man esteemed in psychological-academic circles who gave some mainstream acceptance to the idea that ex-gay therapy could work with a 2001 study, he asked a lot of questions. It turns out Spitzer wants to retract that study, which is widely cited  by all the major ex-gay organizations as the primary piece of objective evidence that ex-gay therapy works.

The funny thing about Spitzer is that he led the charge to declassify homosexuality as a psychological disorder back in 1973. This guy should be a legend hailed by the gay movement, not one abused by terrible ex-gay therapists like Marcus Bachmann.

Arana tells Queerty that Spitzer is “old as hell, and everyone was afraid he was going to die before he took [the study] back.” So, please, mark Spitzer’s words here, and take his retraction seriously as part of his legacy—he’ll be celebrating his 80st birthday next month.

Writes Arana:

Spitzer was drawn to the topic of ex-gay therapy because it was controversial—“I was always attracted to controversy”—but was troubled by how the study was received. He did not want to suggest that gay people should pursue ex-gay therapy. His goal was to determine whether the counterfactual—the claim that no one had ever changed his or her sexual orientation through therapy—was true.

I asked about the criticisms leveled at him. “In retrospect, I have to admit I think the critiques are largely correct,” he said. “The findings can be considered evidence for what those who have undergone ex-gay therapy say about it, but nothing more.” He said he spoke with the editor of the Archives of Sexual Behavior about writing a retraction, but the editor declined. (Repeated attempts to contact the journal went unanswered.) …

Spitzer was growing tired and asked how many more questions I had. Nothing, I responded, unless you have something to add.

He did. Would I print a retraction of his 2001 study, “so I don’t have to worry about it anymore”?

Of course, Arana agreed to do so. The full article is very much worth reading. Check it out online or pick up a copy of the American Prospect when you can.

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On:           Apr 11, 2012
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    • Kayo

      That is great! Maybe now that will shut those weirdos… maybe I’m hoping for too much!

      Apr 11, 2012 at 11:15 am · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • cam

      Nahhhh, they’ll just go back to citing some non-peer reviewed study fro mthe 1950’s

      Apr 11, 2012 at 1:17 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Justin

      The ex-gay sorts don’t tell the truth about anything else, why would they start now?

      Apr 11, 2012 at 4:12 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • B

      Queerty: ‘he [Spitzer] said. “The findings can be considered evidence for what those who have undergone ex-gay therapy say about it, but nothing more.”’

      The original article also pointed out that most people are harmed by this “therapy,” something others had shown. Spitzer was looking for any cases where people weren’t harmed or had a positive reaction to it. He probably expected to find none at all, which would have driven the proverbial nail through the coffin.

      Whether the people he interviewed have a malleable sexual orientation or are just particularly adept at fooling themselves, he did discover something interesting – a small fraction of those who go through ex-gay therapy respond in atypical ways. Other research has shown that the typical response is for a patient to be harmed.

      Apr 11, 2012 at 6:26 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Freddie

      “80st birthday”?

      Apr 11, 2012 at 9:45 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Brand

      Hell is older than 79.

      And Robert Spitzer is a hero of gay liberation, gay rights, gay history, however you want to call it. And Gabriel Arana is doing a service not only to the gay community but to the psychotherapy community and public discourse in general by calling attention to Spitzer’s own views about how the study is being misinterpreted and misused, and his wish to retract it.

      So maybe we could do a service to them both, and everyone else, dispensing with the ageism by not actually quoting that part of Arana’s conversation, and instead focusing on the relevant points. Unless your point is to express your own fear of aging. I’m nowhere near that age either, and I’m not thrilled about aging, but it seems the best way to handle it is to see it for what it is and, just as Arana and Spitzer are trying to do regarding those who are abusing gays and their loved ones by acting like they should—or even can—change, we might do the same for the fact that we can’t change aging and be a little less harsh about it for those who are further down that road than are we.

      Apr 12, 2012 at 4:51 am · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Bernie

      It’s been long established that bisexuality exists and lots of people would choose gay or straight relationships, without any need for therapy.

      Sexuality is quite fluid, as Kinsey established. The huge fuss over this came from some fundamentalist religions who wanted to control it for marriage and property purposes. Such a natural thing should not be a battleground in the US.

      Apr 13, 2012 at 3:58 am · @ReplyReply to this comment ·
    • Bipolar Bear
      Bipolar Bear

      This study was a mistake and flawed in its methodology from the start, but the media took it and ran with it, and the ex-gay groups lauded it as proof when the results actually showed that the vast majority of people who underwent it were unsuccessful!

      I reported on this at the time for gay media in New Zealand back in 2003, and I’ve just done a roundup of what I discovered back then by reading the actual study and the peer reviews of it:

      Apr 18, 2012 at 4:22 pm · @ReplyReply to this comment ·

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