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Submitted by BANDITDAN Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 8.5g | Calories: 147.2
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Adapted recipe from "Captial Area Women's Lifestyle" Magazine to include nonfat milk, cheeses and oven ready lasagna noodles Submitted by KAYEREADER Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 26.7g | Calories: 277.3
This healthy apple crisp recipe is sweet and simple to prepare but uses very little added sugar. Submitted by JLCROMP Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 127.4
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Lean ground turkey and buttermilk-mashed potatoes make this yummy! A low cal, low fat meal sure to soothe any wintertime craving, guilt free! Submitted by HILLRUNNER Carbs: 19.5g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 18.7g | Calories: 220.8
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This healthy, rustic bread fills you up. Its delicious as is or with dried cranberries instead of raisins. Carbs: 22.2g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 4.4g | Calories: 129.7
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Submitted by BANDITDAN Carbs: 18.3g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 99.7
A low calorie, low fat yummy muffin with chunks of apple. These are really sweet so you may want to decrease the amount of Splenda. Submitted by JESSICCA723 Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 85.7
Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 259.6
A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake. Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 177
A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 44.9g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 254.2
Try this over whole wheat toast with nut butter or to thicken fall soups. You won't believe we didn't add any sugar! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 5g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 20.6
You'll never know these cookies are lower in fat! Customize your cookies by using any flavor of "chips" you prefer! Submitted by PHULLER Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 69.2
This is a great slow cooker side dish that's incredibly easy to make! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 6.8g | Calories: 170.5
Chef Meg turned a member-submitted dish into a slow cooker meal that's easy yet exotic! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 11.2g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 38.8g | Calories: 370.3
I started making my own granola, and I wanted a recipe with no added fat. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 35.9g | Fat: 9.4g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 248.9
Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas." Submitted by GONZOSTAR Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 119.1
Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes. Carbs: 39.4g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 30.5g | Calories: 356.7
Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
This low-cal pizza recipe gives you the ooey-gooey taste you love -- without the fat. From Fitness Magazine Submitted by FITNESSMAGAZINE Carbs: 24.1g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 180.8


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This homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Tasty and so simple to make! A quarter cup of raisins (not included here) also make a yummy addition! Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 39.6g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 6.9g | Calories: 220.4
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These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste! Submitted by TUESDAYS Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 135.6
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Someone gave me a barely used (8ish yrs old) Sears 32cc straight shaft string trimmer for string or blades. The fuel lines were rotted away but other than that it appeared to be fine and looked to have only been minimally used perhaps a couple few times.
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Is that the model that has the spark plug on the bottom? IF so good luck getting it to run good without pulling the splined adjustment screws and notching them for screwdriver. It either running way lean or the carb. still plugged up under the welch plug. (under the welch plug you have three jets. Idle, mid throttle and full throttle.) I had one of them and never liked it even after I got the screws sloted. You can find the splined mixture adjustment tool online. Ebay has them from time to time. |
ptgr: I would say fuel restriction again , if you have as indicated done your homework on the carb circuit cleaning , then as rc has advised the jets need adjustment . 1st you have to ensure that the Priming Circuit is clean I know I have advised you of this previously so no use in trivia. But prior to further inspection ensure that the bottom diaphram is still within spec. Inspect for any small tear or hole or deformation (stretch) which will also cause your symptoms. Next you must remove the High and Low speed jets and clean thoroughly with carb cleaner and compressed air . Then set both High and Low initally at 1-1/4 turn out from closed . You can as rc has recommended buy the D , DD , Splined and Pac Man Carb Adjusting Screw Hand Tools on Ebay for just under $20.00 for the set . Otherwise just slot the heads accordingly . The 1-1/4 out should get you up and running . Tune the Low speed jet 1st turn jet in or out slightly until there is no hesitation upon throttle response. Next set the High speed jet turning it in or until max. rpm is attained , then turn the screw out slightly until it diesels , this will ensure a not to lean mixture . Last but not least once warmed up set the idle speed so that head just barely rotates when warm this should give you a good idle speed when cold without unit stalling . All the Best ! |
Indeed! It is that exact model w/ the plug ON THE BOTTOM and the 'updside down piston'. Thanks for the sanity checks guys - at least I know it's not just me. It vibrates like crazy (Googling suggests this is common w/ Poulans) but it's a pretty good cutter w/ the choke in the HALF position. Thanks for the tip on the tool(s) - I'm on the fence - the Poulan Walbro carb tool (P/N 530035560) is a bit less but still... Are the other three oddities worth considering? The D, DD and PacMan? What year(s) did these tools get phased in and on which brand(s)? Are there still carbs fitted w/ non tamper resistant adjustments? Visually the diaphragm appeared OK under a glass but as far as deformation - that's a bit hard to say...? I had a half a thought to source a carb kit for the gasket previously - so I may google up some options and consider that. thanks for the responses. Again, good to know others have seen this phenomenon. |
Now you know why they gave it to you, it never ran right to begain with probably? The kit is worth it if you have the means to use them. If that diaphramn is hard that could be problem also? But, that usually supplies the initial burst of fuel through the carb. which it may not be doing with all three jets require fuel flow? I'm one the fence on that one? IMO that's no phenomenon with that trimmer after the EPA carb. change rules to prevent homeowners for adjusting carb. But free you have alittle room to work with. |
I used a hacksaw to remove the boss around the adjustment screws and notched each adjustment screw. Trivial - just a couple few minutes. Opening up the H screw about 3/4 a turn made the difference. I still may need to tweak the idle settings a tad but it runs decently enough. It definitely vibrates more than one would want to experience for extended usage. Rather than running it dry before storing - I dumped the unused gas back into a storage container and hit the primer to pull out most of the remaining fuel from the carb/lines. |
Wow 3/4" is a lot! usually it's about 1/8 to 1/4 turn? But if it runs good can't beat free! I wouldn't let it set too long without using it or you maybe back to square one. |
I would add a cap full of Marvel Mystery Oil to each tank. It will help out dried out rubber parts. |
My bad - it WAS a quarter turn as in 1/4 - NOT 3/4 - that was a typo!!! Thanks for the tip on MMO - I have some around in fact. |
My 1 year old Poulan trimmer absolutely would not run off choke no matter what I did to the carb. Just yesterday I took it out to the concrete driveway, smashed it, then ran over it. I feel so much better now. My new Robin NB2050 trimmer weighs only 8 lbs. and runs perfect. ........C'est la vie, Poulan. |
hey rdaystorm, are you getting too much rain!?!. I feel for you I did the same thing to cheap sears trimmer two stroke about 15 years ago, I too felt relieved I didn't have to pull that rope again. My wife thought I was going off my rocker. Well, she was part right. three years later I was dianosed with brain tumor that was pushing on my brain causing several systems to go haywire. I attributed my moment of weakness to the tumor which evenually caused me all sorts of problems. rage was one of them. Luckily I made it through it. |
Roflmbo I usually leave the cement repair procedure to Polan Chainsaws ..sorry ptgr lol . |
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Greenlight Capital Is Sick Of Ineffective European Leadership, Rival Organizations Poaching Its Talent
By Bess LevinBy early June the market had given back all of its first quarter gains, and the crisis yet again came to a head. The European leaders took a cue from Groundhog Day and did as they always do: they announced yet another 'Summit to Fix Everything'…The whole thing is such a mess – who can blame them for heading for vacation? Besides, this allows the politicians to position themselves to give the appearance of personal sacrifice, should they need to interrupt their Olympics cheering to make emergency phone calls…Landon Lee, our Research Associate in Dallas, has decided to pursue an MBA at Columbia Business School. As Cheryl Einhorn is an Adjunct Professor there, one can't help but feel that Landon is choosing Cheryl over David. And who wouldn't? To discourage further poaching, David has taped a "Do Not Solicit Greenlight Employees" notice to the home fridge. [Greenlight 2012Q2 Letter To Investors]
Angela Merkel Suggests Euro Bond Enthusiasts Go Back To The Kiddie Table– The Adults Are Talking Here
By Bess LevinThe euro area has to resolve "that the time of living above our means is over once and for all" and pursue debt reduction that will stretch over "many years," Merkel said in a speech to members of her Christian Democratic Union late yesterday in Magdeburg, eastern Germany. While stepping up her rejection of a Greek default, she said that issuance of shared debt by euro countries isn't the solution to the problem spilling from Greece, even though some may long for the "big bang" to end the debt crisis. "Whoever believes that has no clue about the economy," she said. [Bloomberg, earlier, earlier re: kid tables]
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She's gonna put some seriously importante dudes' b's in a vice and then just, you know, trah la la, act like nothing happened and expect the checks to keep coming? Girlfriend should consider thinking again!
"I think at least in the short term there is going to be a great deal of frustration with people who were beating the hell out of us — then turning around and asking for money," said a senior executive of a Wall Street bank. One member coming in for special criticism: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), viewed as largely unwilling to publicly defend her home state's top industry but who continues to make fundraising requests, according to Wall Street insiders. "Sometimes their chutzpah just has no bounds," an executive said, referring to Gillibrand, who is on the ballot this fall. "People like her who didn't stand up for us at all during the debate are certainly going to feel some pushback." [Politico via Daily Intel]
In fact! We've obtained exclusive behind the scenes footage of exactly what sort of "pushback" the Senator from New York is in for and let me just say, it looks terrifying. Read more »
"You know George [Soros] is someone we all have aspired to match his brilliance but I have to tell you, you have to remember something there, the richest people on the planet become socialist. Socialism is a great thing for George. I want to bring George down. I want George's reputation. George is now embracing socialism. What is socialism? Socialism is when you build a moat around the castle. I'm spending all of my time trying to decide where I'm going to live because of taxes are so high in the country and less of my time trying to figure out how to surpass Soros and his reputation." [Bloomberg]
Since the Debrahlee "Too Hot For Citi" Lorenzana story has come out– which has included soft-core porn spreads, morning show appearances, and allegations that DL was canned because her presence distracted her male colleagues, who supposedly couldn't work in her presence because their "penises were standing up"– Citi has had to keep its thoughts on the matter relatively brief. They still have to go to arbitration with this lady and Jamie Dimon and his firm are the only ones allowed to tell a woman to "zip it, Toots" without taking any heat. So while we've heard lots of "this case is without merit," and so on an so forth, we've yet to have Citi tell us how they really feel, re: the girl who dreamed of being "Tits on a Stick." Today that ends, with a spokeswoman for the bank offering that in her opinion, this chick is not that hot.
Citibank rep Natalie Riper [noted], "Just because she's saying she was too hot doesn't mean it's so."
Tomorrow, Vikram Pandit's "brutal truth" on the bazonkas in question. Not to be missed.
DealBook reports that Patricia Cohen, the ex-wife of Steve, has dropped her lawsuit against the big guy, after filing it less than a month ago. SAC spokesman Jonathan Gasthalter said in a statement: "As we have said from the outset, these decades old allegations by Mr. Cohen's former spouse were patently false and entirely without merit. We are not surprised that, when faced with our motion for sanctions, they withdrew the complaint." Also, Zambonis never lose.
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal [PDF]
UPDATE: Uh, so Patricia has this to say: "I did not authorize Paul to withdraw the case. My attorney, Gaytri Kachroo, will take the necessary actions in response to this." So we're back on!


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Teddy, a El Cajon Miniature Poodle dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Miniature Poodle for sale in El Cajon, or seeking a Miniature Poodle dog from a breeder in El Cajon.
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If this doesn't make you smirk, I don't know what will
Glasgow-based artist David Shrigley is known for the way he incorporates text into his art, and this exhibition, entitled Signs, exemplifies his wit through both illustration and sculpture. Example: a taxidermied dog holding a sign that reads "I'm Dead."
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Interview answered by J.Sin of Citizen Useless.
The hardcore/punk/underground scene in Indonesia is easily the biggest we've ever seen. It's so big because of the economic conditions, the huge gap between the rich and poor and the persistent corruption in the government. The scene is like early 1980's America here, the young people are pissed off and exploited daily by fat cat bureaucrats, the law and corporations and the scene and the music is where they get to voice their rage. As a result, that draws the crowds and they go nuts. We actually read somewhere that Indonesia may have the largest, most active scene in the world.
What is it that pulled you towards hardcore?
Nothing really pulled us towards hardcore, it's more that hardcore was a perfect jumping point for us to create our own sound. Since them we have mixed it with punk, rockabilly, surf and more – to get hard edge drunk core. Octo loves hardcore because it can lead to a change in people's way of thinking and he loves getting the crowd singing along. Dan says that his grandmother forced him to listen to punk records as a child and it grew on him. Furkan says he is punk at heart and the scene has always inspired him because it's about respect, brotherhood, equality and a do-it-yourself attitude. For me, hardcore's energy, simplicity, rage and the fact that it can be politically serious as well as insanely fun has always made hardcore my personal magnet… plus I love the challenge of getting my point across in a one minute thirty second song.
You've been around a few years and manage to put out material pretty consistently. Is that something you try to do or do you just happen to have a lot of song for releases?
The first album took some time to put together as we were looking for the "CITIZEN sound". In the end we pretty much had our basic hardcore formula but were still unsatisfied. After a couple of lineup changes we put together the guys we have now and they are a creative force like no other. Dan, Octo and Furkan come to every practice with at least two new song ideas… sometimes even three to five and we make a point of focusing half the practice on developing these songs. Then we head to the studio, lay down demos and see where it goes. That makes for a huge catalog of songs that we then release. So yeah, to answer your question, we discipline ourselves to write new songs every week and that gives us a shitload of songs to release. In fact, our second album is being released on P.I.G. Records soon and we already have about 35 new songs written for split albums and a third album this year as well.
You've worked with a few labels; do you try to spread things out instead of being nailed down to one all the time?
Actually, we have only really worked with Uzeless Rekordz, which is a self-made label that I put together because I had hopes that I could release some of my friend's bands in the future. Then we got lucky and were asked by P.I.G. Records to do a cover of a Dehumanizers song – a seriously AWESOME band by the way – and that paved the way for discussions, some casual emailing between the band and David Portnow and we found that we each liked the others professionalism so we decided to get some more exposure when they asked to help release our second album in the USA. David at P.I.G. has helped us out so much with promotion and has guided us in many other aspects that we will work with him anytime. As for being nailed down to just one, we have no problem with that, but the label needs to be into the music and the scene (like P.I.G.)… we're not looking to be just another number in a ledger.
Do you find it hard to get out on tour these days?
It's really hard to get out on tour in Indonesia. Event Organizers for punk can't pay bands here, which means that if you get a gig, most often YOU have to be the one to pay. Some EOs are cool and they will give you food or some local "anggur merah" (red wine) but most times you pay them so they can afford to pay the rental space and equipment. We really want to get out, into a van and touring The US, Europe or Canada, but it is currently difficult due to not having a name big enough to get other countries to book us or to even get a booking agent to work for us. In the end, it's usually lots of time spend browsing Facebook and Myspace for anyone advertising a gig… then sending them an email asking if we can get in the lineup. We play because we love the music, but eating and paying rent would be nice someday.
Is there any band you'd really like to play with that you haven't?
Octo wants to play with NoFX, Social Distortion, Rancid and Green Day.
Furkan wants to play with Los Crudos, The Unseen, Necromantix and Sick of it All.
Dan wants to play with The Dwarves so he can see He Who Cannot Be Named naked in the flesh.
For me, I just want to play with Henry Rollins because his discipline and commitment has always been an inspiration, and playing with Hank Williams III would be cool too. I also agree with Octo… Social Distortion!
It looks like Citizen Useless has been through a few lineup changes. Does the band's high work rate make it hard on members?
For the past members there were many reasons that they left the band and they were all good reasons for them personally; insane practice schedule that they couldn't match, One got married and had kids, some just moved on to different styles of music. In the end, they all made their choices and we respected it, every one of them are still good friends and amazing musicians and will always be a part of the band.
You've got the song 'Day of the Dead', which is really a great song, are you a big horror movie fan?
Hahaha. Many people ask that because of the title but the song's not about the Romero film. The song is about racism, murder in an unjust war, and a trigger happy Government. But yeah, we love horror films, how can anyone not?
Anything else you'd like to add?
Yeah, we just want to say thanks to P.I.G. Records for helping us with "Don't Die For Lies" and the upcoming second album "The Presidents of the United Mistakes". Plus, we'd like to let all the punk/hardcore/rockabilly bands out there who are still D.I.Y, that Indonesia is the best place to come if you want to build your fan base. You probably won't make any money here, but if you're in it for the music and the experience, come to Jakarta. CITIZEN USELESS and all the bands in the WEST SIDE UNIT Family will be here waiting to open the show for ya and get you drunk. Cheers bros and hos!


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Digging up black bamboo, its taking over my yard! looking for other nice trades for this wonderful bamboo! Look at my trade list or tempt me with unusual things!
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Jill, you might want to check your emails. It seems that a member's emails are going unanswered from you, and the box you Priority mailed 10 days ago has not been received yet. Sue |
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Do you have any bamboo left? I would love to get more plants as I have just one small one. I have several things available Lemon trees Check out my trade list for other plants and seeds |
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Recently, the Kauffman Foundation has been releasing a series of 'sketchbook' videos to "demystify the phenomenon of entrepreneurship and bring to light messages about the important role entrepreneurs play in innovation, job creation, and economic growth." The latest in the series features Paul Kedrosky, a senior fellow at the Foundation as well as an investor and entrepreneur himself.
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At the 2012 State of Entrepreneurship Address, held February 9, 2012, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation interim president and CEO Benno C. Schmidt, along with National Governors Association (NGA) leaders Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and Delaware Governor Jack Markell, called for state and local government policy changes to foster entrepreneurship and accelerate economic growth.
Entrepreneurs have an important role to play in reconstruction efforts in conflict and post-conflict zones to create sustainable economic growth and stability. But first they need a level playing field—or at least something close to level—and in far too many cases the international aid community is focused on microenterprise at the exclusion of potential high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurs.
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A classic variety, Red Lion's bright red blooms add color and cheer indoors when many gardeners need it most. Our jumbo-sized bulb produces at least two stalks, each blooming several times. A favorite on its own or paired with a pure white variety, Red Lion has been one of our best-selling Amaryllis varieties for many years.
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Top 50p tax rate damages UK, say economists
Twenty high-profile economists have urged the government to drop the top 50p tax rate, which they say is doing "lasting damage" to the UK economy.
In a letter to the Financial Times, they say it should be axed "at the earliest opportunity" to boost growth.
The tax is paid at 50p for each pound earned over £150,000 and affects around 310,000 people.
Critics say cutting the top rate at a time of cuts would be "monstrously unfair" and "phenomenally immoral".
Ministers say although the 50p rate is temporary, their policy is to first increase the income tax threshold to £10,000.
The chancellor has asked HM Revenue and Customs to look at how much has been raised by the 50p rate, but it will not be able to count this until this year's self-assessment tax returns are in after January next year.
The 20 signatories to the FT letter include two former members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, DeAnne Julius and Sushil Wadhwani.
It is part of a campaign being promoted through PR firm Westbourne, which they say is funded by businesses concerned about the impact of the 50p rate.
'Mobile people'Analysis
Key questions are being asked about the effectiveness of the 50% tax rate - but they are impossible to answer right now.
How much does the top tax rate bring into the Treasury?
We won't know till after self-assessment tax returns for the 2010/11 tax year have been received at the end of January.
HMRC will the work out how much has been raised - but even after that there will be imponderables.
We won't know how many people left the UK because of 50% tax and we wont ever be sure what impact they might have had on the UK economy if they had stayed.
To what extent has higher tax on the wealthy deterred entrepreneurship and job creation?
That wont be clear for a while, if ever - we need detailed growth data for the UK in comparison to other countries.
No wonder the chancellor is sitting on his hands, for now at least.
The economists argue that the tax rate makes is making the UK "less competitive internationally, and making us less attractive as a destination for both foreign investment and talented workers".
They call on the coalition, "to drop the 50p tax at the earliest opportunity as part of a package of measures to stimulate growth".
In a speech on Tuesday, Chancellor George Osborne said recent economic data had led to short term forecasts being revised down over recent weeks - but pledged to stick to his budget deficit-cutting plans.
The previous Labour government introduced the 50p tax rate on high earners - it was forecast to raise £1.3bn in 2010-11, £3.1bn in 2011-12 and £2.7bn in 2012-13.
Mr Osborne decided to keep it in his first two budgets but told the BBC last month: "I've said with the 50p rate I don't see that as a lasting tax rate for Britain because it's very uncompetitive internationally."
Highest tax rates compared
Top UK trading partners
Netherlands - 52%
Belgium - 50%
Germany - 45%
Italy - 43%
Ireland - 41%
France - 40%
Spain - 27.13%
Australia - 45%
Japan - 40%
Switzerland - 11.5%
Source: HM Revenue & Customs 2009/OECD 2010
Mr Osborne would have to square the decision with the Conservatives' coalition partners - the Liberal Democrats. Lib Dem Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander told the BBC in July that anybody who believed abolishing the 50p tax rate was a priority was in "cloud cuckoo land".
Lib Dem Business Secretary Vince Cable has said that if the 50p rate is axed, tax on high value properties may have to rise - perhaps through council tax or stamp duty.
And on Wednesday senior Lib Dem backbencher Tim Farron, the president of the party, said tax cuts for the wealthy "would be phenomenally immoral".
Elsewhere in the world, wealthy individuals including France's richest woman Liliane Bettencourt and the US billionaire investor Warren Buffet have both said they would be happy to pay higher taxes.
Brendan Barber, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, said a "handout to the wealthiest in our society" at a time of cuts would be "monstrously unfair".
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls said "the idea that the priority is the people on the highest incomes... doesn't make sense".
"The Treasury and the Institute for Fiscal Studies have both said the top rate of tax raises money - that's why it's there," he told the BBC.
"If George Osborne really believes in his independent Office for Budget Responsibility, why don't they do the report? If they say that it doesn't actually raise any money, that's a different kettle of fish.
"But I have to say, people in the real world looking at this, what they'll be saying is, people who earn £150,000 should be paying a bit more tax when they are seeing their budgets squeezed, energy prices up and unemployment up as well."


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Multiple Vulnerabilities in Mozilla Products Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey applications, which could allow for remote code execution. Mozilla Firefox is a web browser used to access the Internet. Mozilla Thunderbird is an email client. Mozilla SeaMonkey is a cross platform Internet suite of tools ranging from a web browser to an email client.
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in either an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged on user or gaining session authentication credentials. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
- Firefox versions prior to 20.0
- Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) versions prior to 17.0.5
- Thunderbird versions prior to 17.0.5
- Thunderbird Extended Support Release (ESR) versions prior to 17.0.5
- SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.17
- Large and medium government entities: High
- Small government entities: High
- Large and medium business entities: High
- Small business entities: High
Home users: High
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey. The details of these vulnerabilities are as follows:
- Miscellaneous memory safety hazards (MFSA 2013-30) (CVE-2013-0788) (CVE-2013-0789) (CVE-2013-0790): Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in the browser engine that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- Out-of-bounds write in Cairo library (MFSA 2013-31) (CVE-2013-0800): This issue is caused when performing an out-of-bounds write in Cairo graphics library, and could cause a potential exploitable crash.
- Privilege escalation through Mozilla Maintenance Service (MFSA 2013-32) (CVE-2013-0799): A privilege escalation vulnerability requiring local system access exists as a result of an error that occurs when using Mozilla Maintenance Service.
- World read and write access to app_tmp directory on Android (MFSA 2013-33) (CVE-2013-0798): The app_tmp directory for Firefox on Android is readable and writable, giving third parties the ability to alter and/or replace Firefox add-ons that are being stored temporarily in the app_tmp directory before installation.
- Privilege escalation through Mozilla Updater (MFSA 2013-34) (CVE-2013-0797): An error exists where the Mozilla Updater can be made to load a specially crafted local DLL file, resulting in privileged escalation procedure to occur. In order for this vulnerability to be exploited the specially crafted DLL must be placed in a specific location locally on a host prior to Mozilla Updater being run. Local file system access is necessary in order for this issue to be exploitable.
- WebGL crash with Mesa graphics driver on Linux (MFSA 2013-35) (CVE-2013-0796): A denial-of-service condition exists resulting in a possible exploitable condition. This issue occurs when the 'WebGL' library crashes and primarily affects the Linux users using a Mesa graphics driver.
- Bypass of SOW protections allows cloning of protected nodes (MFSA 2013-36) (CVE-2013-0795): A security bypass vulnerability affecting the System Only Wrappers (SOW) exists which if exploited could allow an attacker to clone a protected node, and possibly result in a privilege escalation condition and the execution of arbitrary code.
- Bypass of tab-modal dialog origin disclosure (MFSA 2013-37) (CVE-2013-0794): A method for removing the origin indication on tab-modal dialog boxes in combination with browser navigation exists. This could allow for attackers to overlay a page to show another sites content, and could possibly be used in phishing campaigns.
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) using timed history navigations (MFSA 2013-38) (CVE-2013-0793): A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists and can be exploited when an attacker uses timed history navigations to load an arbitrary website with that page's baseURI property pointing to another site instead of the seemingly loaded one.
- Memory corruption while rendering grayscale PNG images (MFSA 2013-39) (CVE-2013-0792): A memory corruption vulnerability exist that affects specially crafted grayscale PNG images. This issue occurs if the gfx.color_management.enablev4 preference is enabled in the about:config – by default, this preference is not enabled.
- Out-of-bounds array read in CERT_DecodeCertPackage (MFSA 2013-40) (CVE-2013-0791): An out-of-bounds read issue exists affecting the 'CERT_DecodeCertPackage' function of the Network Security Services (NSS) library, and if exploited could result in a memory corruption and a non-exploitable crash.
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in either an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged on user, or gaining session authentication credentials. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
We recommend the following actions be taken:
- Upgrade vulnerable Mozilla products immediately after appropriate testing.
- Remind users not to visit un-trusted websites or follow links provided by unknown or un-trusted sources.
- Do not open email attachments or click on URLs from unknown or untrusted sources.
- Run all software as a non-privileged user (one without administrative privileges) to diminish the effects of a successful attack.
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The next kayak, powered by the husband-and-wife team of Stig and Kelin Colberg, glides smoothly under the pier. He's a law student, and she's getting a master's in public health. The third holds Ray Paquette and Jon Oelschlaeger, senior executives at Ensemble Systems Corp., a computer consulting firm. Ray is the vice president of sales and marketing. He's in front, digging deep into the water and trying to move ahead. Jon, the cautious president, is applying the brakes without Ray's knowledge. "Way to go, men!" I cry. "Looking good!" I applaud whatever Ray and Jon do: they are my bosses.
Nature is beginning its fantastic transformation. The sky turns bright copper. Thin clouds, teased out like pieces of kinked yarn, look as if they have been injected with blood. The water has become the most amazing shade of lavender. "Am I in heaven?" Jon asks. "This is gorgeous," Kelin murmurs. Across the bay, San Francisco is winking with light. At dusk we head for deep water, but we must not venture too far into the open bay, because the receding tide is moving at seven knots. Even a strong guy like Mitch could be swept under the Golden Gate, and the next thing you know he's ordering egg rolls in China.
Someone blows his nose next to my ear. It's a tremendously wet sound, something from a Three Stooges film. I turn and find myself face-to-face with what looks like an earless Labrador. It's a harbor seal, checking out the happenings. Later, several California sea lions eye us from 50 yards away.
At nightfall we park our somewhat chilled selves in front of Margaritaville, a typical on-the-water joint with affordable food, a big bar, and a good view. Melissa, the waitress, materializes at our table to announce that appetizers have already been ordered. We raise a hearty cheer to her long life. "I'm a Sea Trek groupie," she confesses.
Margarita pitchers arrive with buffalo wings and chips, guacamole, and salsa. Toasts are raised to dry clothes and unflagging stamina. Our hands are so frozen it's hard to grip the glasses, but our bodies are warm. We must be good paddlers because Dave allows us two extra pitchers of margaritas, even though Sea Trek calls for a one-drink maximum per person. "We monitor KWI," warns Mitch. "Kayaking while intoxicated."
After dinner we head back to the water. The moon is a slender fingernail in the northwest. The only sound we hear is of slapping water. Tied to our kayaks are glow-in-the-dark sticks, without which we would lose one another.
Karen is silent except for an occasional happy sigh. Her paddle has grown dry on her lap. A mile away, the Golden Gate arches over the glassy bay. Ray knows most of the constellations, and as we lean back he identifies them. "I haven't looked up in a long time," he says.
An hour passes, maybe two. At some point Dave says it's time to return. No one wants to give up the peace. Our strokes slow to nothing as we draw toward land. Eventually the kayaks crunch against the sandy shore, but everyone stays seated, our eyes closed and heads tilted. We're trying to memorize the rhythm of the waves lapping against our hulls. We've been romanced.
Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center (Schoonmaker Point Marina, Sausalito; 415/488-1000) operates year-round, although April through October is considered high season. Three-hour starlight or moonlight paddles, which depart from Sausalito, run $60 per person; the five-hour evening dinner excursion to Margaritaville costs $80 per person (drinks not included). Sea Trek conducts many other trips, such as lunch paddles around Sausalito and water-and-hiking tours of nearby Angel Island, Tomales Bay, and the Muir Beach coastline ($50-$120).


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Care Homes / Nursing Homes with Convalescent Care in Ayrshire
Total of 33, showing 1 - 33
from 58 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
Just attended Torrance Lodge Commonwealth Games, which I must say was fantastic. The residents… (Monday 11 Aug 2014)
Riccarton Road, Hurlford, Kilmarnock KA1 5LQ
Care Manager: Lorraine Norwood
Care Group: Countrywide Care Homes Ltd
Convalescent Care
Situated on a secluded rural site in the village of Hurlfod on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, Torrance Lodge is a 92 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. Long and short term respite stays can also be catered… more
View Full Details Bed Vacancies: 2 Bed Vacancies
from 30 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
Sometimes the food is better than other, depending on the cook. Activities are fine, a good range,… (Wednesday 18 Jun 2014)
Ayr Road, Irvine KA12 8DF
Home Manager: Jennifer Campbell
Care Group: Bupa Care Homes
Convalescent Care
Fullarton Care Home is a specialist facility that tailors care packages. The team are experienced in dementia care, as well as being able to welcome individuals with brain injury, Huntingdon's or Parkinson's disease. Tailored care packages are regularly… more
from 13 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
Staff are helpful and willing, rooms are always clean and the laundry service is very good. The… (Tuesday 2 Sep 2014)
William McComb Court, Auchinleck, Cumnock KA18 2HH
Manager: Tommy Doherty
Care Group: Countrywide Care Homes Ltd
Convalescent Care
Situated in the rural village of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, Glennie House is a purpose built 52 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. The home also offers respite stays on a long term and short term basis… more
View Full Details Bed Vacancies: 4 Bed Vacancies
from 18 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
My mum has lived at Claremont for nearly 6 years and is happy and settled living there. I know the… (Tuesday 11 Nov 2014)
7 High Thornyflat Wynd, Ayr KA8 0LL
General Manager: Carol Barr
Care Group: Bupa Care Homes
Convalescent Care
Claremont Care Home is an ideal environment for older people to source specialist dementia and nursing care. All care plans are individualised for each residents' needs, with the team experienced in many differing nursing challenges, including respite,… more
from 16 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
This care home is very conveniently situated for anyone as far as Largs to Dreghorn which enables… (Wednesday 18 Jun 2014)
82 Burns Avenue, Saltcoats KA21 6EU
Home Manager: Sue Kedley
Care Group: Bupa Care Homes
Convalescent Care
The highly specialised team at Arran View Nursing Home offers respite, palliative, convalescence and nursing care as well as dementia and specialist nursing dementia care. In addition, care is also available for young physically disabled people. Situated… more
from 3 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
Very good service, I would not hesitate to come back in the future.… (Monday 28 Oct 2013)
7 Barrmill Road, Beith KA15 1EU
Care Manager: Linda Ferguson
Convalescent Care
Morningside is a family-run residential home providing a service that is ideal for both short and long-term care needs, staffed by a team of experienced and friendly carers committed to protecting the dignity of all clients. All residents and their… more
from 5 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
My mother has been a resident for approximately nine months at Hallhouse Care Home. During this… (Thursday 22 Jan 2015)
Main Road, Fenwick, Kilmarnock KA3 6AH
Manager: Lesley Johnston
Care Group: Four Seasons Health Care
Convalescent Care
Hallhouse Care Home is located in Fenwick villlage in North Ayrshire and is convenient for shops, amenities, public transport and the A77. Kilmarnock and Glasgow are not far by car. This purpose built care home provides accommodation in single occupancy… more
from 2 recommendations
Latest Recommendation
I have visited friends and relatives in residential/care homes over a number of years. Some of them… (Tuesday 4 Mar 2014)
7 Sidney Street, Saltcoats KA21 5DB
Manager: Audrey Thomson
Care Group: Handsale Ltd
Convalescent Care
Caledonia Care Home is located near Saltcoats town centre, one of the most stunning aspects of the home is the view across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Residents can sit in lounges or on the decking, which runs all the way around the home,… more
View Full Details Bed Vacancies: 4 Bed Vacancies
2 Anthony Road, Largs KA30 8EQ
Manager: Eileen McKinstry
Care Group: Larchwood Care
Convalescent Care
Warren Park is a purpose-built Ayrshire care home, ideal for numerous nursing requirements as part of a service that looks to promote the independence of those in care. Residents are able to relax in mature gardens, with a patio and conservatory area,… more
6 Janesfield Place, Beith KA15 2BS
Home Manager: Denise Mote
Care Group: Silverline Care
Convalescent Care
Spiers Care Home is ideally situated to support a satisfying retirement for those with care needs, being a purpose-built facility itself, while being part of a vibrant community and close to many community venues. Residents can socialise in pleasant… more
Meicklewood Road, Kilmarnock KA3 2EL
Manager: Margaret Wilson
Care Group: Care Living
Convalescent Care
Crossgates Nursing Home, in Kilmarnock, offers a versatile care service for a wide range of personal needs, maintaining many nursing packages as well as respite and dementia care provision. The service supports the UK National Dementia Strategy, with… more
from 4 recommendations
107 Mauchline Road, Mossblown, Ayr KA6 5AR
Matron: Jessie Clark
from 1 recommendation
92 Canal Street, Saltcoats KA21 5JB
Manager: Jim Miller
Cumnock Road, Dalmellington, Ayr KA6 7PS
Manager: Bridget Duffy
View Full Details Care Group: McKenzie Care Homes Ltd
Afton Road, Stevenston KA20 3HA
Home Manager: Jacqueline Taggart
View Full Details Care Group: Lakewood Ltd
Ayr Road, Patna, Ayr KA6 7JW
Manager: Gail McClure
View Full Details Care Group: McKenzie Care Homes Ltd
Barrhill Terrace, Cumnock KA18 1PT
Home Manager: Roslyn Fleming
View Full Details Care Group: Community Care Homes Ltd
3 Cargill Road, Maybole KA19 8AF
Manager: Nicola Kinghorn
View Full Details Care Group: Mead Medical Services Ltd
28 Racecourse Road, Ayr KA7 2UX
Matron/Manager: B Williamson
View Full Details Care Group: Glenfairn Ltd
Districts in Ayrshire with Care Homes / Nursing Homes with Convalescent Care: East Ayrshire Area (10) | North Ayrshire Area (11) | South Ayrshire Area (12)
Postal Towns in Ayrshire with Care Homes / Nursing Homes with Convalescent Care: Ayr | Beith | Cumnock | Girvan | Irvine | Isle of Arran | Kilmarnock | Kilwinning | Largs | Maybole | Saltcoats | Stevenston | Troon
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This Photo App Will Force You to Take Pics of Something Besides 'Selfies, Coffee Cups and Sunsets'
We know what you're thinking — the last thing the app-o-sphere needs is yet another photo or video sharing app fruitlessly trying to compete with Instagram.
That's what we thought, at first, of OKDOTHIS, a photo sharing app that launched today. But the app still intrigued us, because instead of just letting you share your lame, low-quality pics of eggs benedict, it aims to help you improve your creativity and photography skills. Read More


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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Peninsula Papagayo
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Peninsula Papagayo
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
506 2696-0000
Take Four Seasons pampering (chilled towels delivered to your pool chaise), cross it with the charm of location (just north of the Nicoya Peninsula, above the placid Gulf of Papagayo), and you'll see why guests return to this hilltop property year after year. The design here falls into the simple-but-luxurious category: bamboo and rattan, indigenous stone and wood, and Costa Rican art. Activies exceed the average menu of options: guests can go horseback riding in nearby national parks; boost their energy with a body wrap using volcanic mud from the Osa Peninsula; spend the day at either of the resort's two golden-sand beaches or four pools; sign up for a trip to Diria coffee plantation; follow a naturalist on a bird-watching expedition; and much, much more. At the end of the day, you'll be ready to fall back into one of 175 unfussy yet plush rooms, suites, or private residences, complete with verandas and deep soaking tubs.
Room to Book:
Fourth-floor rooms have panoramic views of the Pacific.Insider Tip:
During the Witch's Rock canopy tour, travelers head out on a series of ziplines to check out the trees and wildlife, includig tree frogs, sloths, howler monkeys, and hundreds of birds.Amenities
Open / Closes- Business Center
- Babysitting
- Beach Resort
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Family Friendly
- Golf
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Handicapped Accessible
- Kids' Programs
- Laundry Service
- Meeting Room
- Maid Service
- Parking Available
- Pet Friendly
- Room Service
- Tennis
- Turndown
- WiFi
- Water Sports
Number of Rooms: 120
Number of Suites: 25 suites, 30 residential units
Number of Restaurants: 4
Number of Bars: 2
Number of Pools: 3
Year Opened: 2004


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Florida's citrus groves have declined 4.1% since 2006, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's biennial citrus census released Sept. 14, The (Lakeland) Ledger reported.
Of seven counties surveyed, Martin County lost the most trees, dropping to 4.4 million from 5 million, and Polk County was second, dropping to 9.6 million from 10.2 million.
"We're still losing a lot of trees to urbanization, tristeza disease and abandonment of groves due to the low price of fruit we had prior to this season," Bob Terry, a Florida Agricultural Statistics Service statistician, said in the article.


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Silicon Knights gets $4 million from Canadian government {Joystiq}
Apr 13th 2010 11:21AM People seem to forget that the government just recently gave $226 million to ubisoft for the toronto studio. For those that can't do math that's 56.5 times as much money.
Maintenance for Tuesday November 3rd {WoW}
Nov 2nd 2009 10:18PM Be waaaaaaaaaaaayyy too busy playing Dragon Age tomorrow anyway :)
Patch 3.3 PTR: Meet Arcturis, the newest and coolest Spirit Beast {WoW}
Oct 31st 2009 4:06PM Now if Blizzard could just fix the BM spec so it's not a big pile of fail then we could actually use these awesome pets! My spirit beast has been sitting in my stable for months and months.
WoW Moviewatch: Ulduar: The Movie 2/3 {WoW}
Sep 28th 2009 12:36PM It's alright. However there is better work out there in terms of quality when filming the fights, camera angles, and editing.
The most obvious example would be this one: http://warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=118569
The camera work, editing, and overall quality isn't comparable. However it's just fights and no dialogue or anything. Probably why you never featured it?
Oh, and Jack's ulduar movie comes out in like 2 days and that will trump everything.
Razer announces the Naga MMO mouse {WoW}
Aug 19th 2009 5:26PM really? you aren't going to be able to easily pick out those teeny tiny buttons while moving the mouse around. Maybe if you have freakishly small fingers or something but I think even if my hand was just bone I could accidentally hit more than 1 button.
I have the steelseries wow mouse and the thumb buttons on that is a lot different. Your thumb rests on it during normal use and it just takes a slight nudge in either direction for a button press, so theres no real searching for buttons.
I guess I'd need to try the razer myself but I would never buy it without actually feeling it in my hand first and stores around me don't carry mice like that.
Breakfast Topic: Will you buy the TCG mounts now they're no longer BoP? {WoW}
Jul 28th 2009 8:27AM You're kinda delusional if you think the spectral tiger will go for only 20k. Remember this can be sold for as much as $1k real money and a code only gets you 1 mount to sell. I can't see them going for much less than 50k gold frankly, probably more.
Requiring epic achievements for normal runs {WoW}
Jun 17th 2009 3:18PM Wow, what a dumb requirement. I have THIRTEEN equipped pieces of Ulduar 25 loot and I still dont have the Epic achievement. Why? Because of my trinkets. Greatness and Mirror. Greatness is better than any trinket in the game and Mirror is only a few dps below Ulduar trinkets for me (hunter).
I have like 10 best in slots plus 4 piece tier 8.5 and I couldn't get into this guy's Naxx 10 if I wanted to? LOL.
The ins and outs of the Shroud Loot System {WoW}
Jun 12th 2009 8:51AM Sounds like DKP to me, and DKP is fail imo. I would never be in a guild using it.
In my guild we do attendance-modified rolls based off your previous month's attendance. i.e. if you were there for 70% of the raids in May, you will roll 1-70 in June. New recruits roll 1-15 while trying out and the minimum roll for members is 1-25.
In very rare cases, officers will do loot council but in all of Ulduar I've only seen that used once or twice.
Scattered Shots: Pets for raiding {WoW}
Apr 30th 2009 11:33PM If you want to max your DPS, you use a Wolf for all specs... Blizzard tries and fails to make pets balanced. It pains me that my Spirit beast is literally hundreds of DPS less than a Wolf in a raid environment. There's something fundamentally wrong with that.
Ready Check: Is Ulduar too easy? {WoW}
Apr 26th 2009 5:11PM Yes, Ulduar is hard enough. Just because top tier guilds can clear it quickly means nothing. I've seen Ulduar tear several guilds apart - people get frustrated without progression like they saw in Naxx and they start leaving.
Ulduar is tuned almost perfectly in my opinion. Oh, and just because some guilds are killing bosses doesn't mean they are on farm status yet either. The following week it's still taking some of them numerous attempts.
Ulduar is fine.


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BISE Dera Ghazi Khan matric 9th class result is expected in last week of June 2012. Mostly Dera Ghazi Khan board announce results in July but as other board announced their result early so Dera Ghazi Khan board is also going to declare ssc 9th class result 2012 in June end. Students may able to see their matric part 1 results online at www.boardresult.pk as soon as board of intermediate and secondary education Dera Ghazi Khan BISE Dera Ghazi Khan 9th class result announced. Best of luck to all Dera Ghazi Khan Borad students for their success in matric 9th class result of academic year 2012.
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