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On Street Pay and Display
Parking on the street in Birmingham city centre, the Gun Quarter and the Jewellery Quarter is subject to restriction. All zones are operated on the pay and display system using ticket issuing machines.
On arrival at a parking area, which is marked at either end by a sign, a ticket must be purchased from a machine and be displayed in the front windscreen of the vehicle at the side nearest the pavement. Alternatively payment can be made by phone using a debit or credit card.
The charging hours in the Inner Zone are between 8am and 7:30pm every day (except Bank Holidays and Christmas Day). The charging hours for all other parking zones are between 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. Motorists are required to pay the appropriate fee between these hours. The current parking charges can be downloaded at the bottom of this page and they are also indicated on the front of each ticket machine.
Parking is limited to a maximum stay of up to two hours in the Inner Zone and up to four hours in the Outer Zone and the Gun Quarter Zone, there is a mix of two hour maximum stay and four hour maximum stay bays in the Jewellery Quarter Zone.
Motorists are strongly advised to consult the plate on the machine for exact details of charges and charging hours which vary between zones.
Parking Bays / Areas Suspended
It is often necessary to suspend parking bays / areas to permit building development or to facilitate traffic flow in certain locations. Parking areas / bays will only be suspended for legitimate reasons.
As much notice as possible is required for arranging parking suspensions (at least 24 hours) and payment in advance is necessary. Large signs will denote a parking area suspended - "Parking suspended between markers - No Parking".
Vehicles parking in the suspended area may be towed away and the driver concerned will be required to pay the costs of removal and storage.
Penalties (On Street)Motorists are reminded that where ticket machines are in use it is an offence to park without displaying a valid ticket. A penalty charge notice may be issued for the following reasons:
- Parking without clearly displaying a valid ticket.
- Parking after expiry time on ticket.
- Parking with payment made to extend the stay beyond expiry time paid for on arrival.
- Parking for longer than permitted.
- Parking again in the same parking place within one hour of leaving.
- Parking in a suspended parking place or space.
- Parking a vehicle other that a passenger vehicle for up to 12 passengers (no trailer), a goods vehicle (no trailer), a motorcycle or an invalid carriage.
Reserved Areas Within Controlled Zone
Certain areas are reserved for specific uses, such as:
- doctors only
- loading bays only
- police vehicles only
Unauthorised vehicles parked in these bays may be issued with a penalty notice and may be removed.
Parking Dispensations
This is permission to park on yellow lines or certain other parking restrictions where this parking is essential i.e. there is a compelling reason for the vehicle to be parked at the requested location and there is no suitable alternative legitimate parking available.
How to apply:
By Phone: 0121 303 7613 (Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm)
Applications for dispensations must be made at least 2 working days before the date when the dispensation is required and a charge is made to cover the Council's administrative costs. This charge is to be paid in advance of the dispensation being issued.
What you will need to provide:
- Full address of where the dispensation is needed
- Registration number, make and colour of the vehicle being used
- Detailed reason for needing the dispensation
- Date(s) when dispensation needed
- Your contact details (telephone number and e-mail address)
- Your debit/credit card details (alternative payment methods are available on request)
Dispensations will be charged at £11.50 per vehicle per day unless it can be demonstrated that there is a repeated requirement for the vehicle to park in the same location more than twice. In this case a dispensation may be issued for a longer period of up to 3 months at a charge of £32.00 per vehicle.
The charge will not apply to dispensations issued for funerals or charity events.
Note: In all cases, the granting of a dispensation will be at the discretion of the Traffic Manager having taken into account the impact that granting the dispensation would have on traffic.


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The Greenland melt
The findings are spectacular. In the Eemian ice, there is clear evidence of significant melting of what would then have been snow at the surface. The amount of air trapped in the ice undergoes rapid fluctuations, resulting from the fact that ice that melts and then refreezes generally winds up with fewer air bubbles in it than the original porous snow. There are also strong fluctuations observed in soluble gases such as N2O whereas variations in the oxygen isotope concentration — both in the molecular oxygen (O2) in the air and in the ice (H2O) itself — are small. The isotope concentration of the O2 can be matched to that in undisturbed ice from the same time period in ice cores from Antarctica, providing a way to date the ice, showing unambiguously that non-disturbed layers are preserved from the peak of the Eemian period, about 125,000 years ago.
Qualitatively, the evidence for melt in the NEEM Eemian ice shows that it was warm at the time. Obviously. But more interestingly, the last year of the NEEM project was 2012, and researchers were able to witness first hand what the formation of melt layers mean at NEEM in terms of the ambient conditions. In July 2012, the NEEM saw above-freezing temperatures for six consecutive days (10 to 15 July), with rain events on 11 and 13 July. When the water refroze, it formed several distinct, clear layers of ice (which we call a "melt layers") between 5 and about 60 cm down in the snow, about 1 cm thick. This is a rare event. It was so warm over Greenland in that week that a significant melt layer also formed up at the Summit; in fact, the entire surface of the ice sheet was melting.
That hasn't happened — not once — in the entire satellite record (see Jason Box's excellent blog, meltfactor.org for more on this, and Marco Tedesco's paper.). In fact, examination of melt layer records from ice cores at Summit shows that a melt layer like the one that formed in 2012 was the most significant Greenland melt event since at least the late 19th century. If you drill about 100 m down into the ice and recover an ice core, you invariably find that layer, shown in the photo below (the bright line at which the person's thumb is pointing).
.Greenland ice core from ~80 m depth. E. Steig photo.
According to a recent paper on the 2012 melt by Nghiem et al., in Geophysical Research Letters, the 19th century event dates to 1889. One has to go back about 700 years to find the next such event, and overall, these are about once-in-250 year events over the last 4000 years. Prior to that, they occur more frequently — about once per century during the mid Holocene "climatic optimum", when it was on average much warmer than present in Greenland in summer, due to the peak in Northern Hemisphere insolation due to changes in the earth's orbit (Milankovitch forcing). Even during the mid-Holocene, though, there is no evidence from the ice cores that there was sufficient melting to create such strong anomalies in the air content and trace gas concentrations in the ice, as was observed in the Eemian in the NEEM ice. Thus, it was even warmer during Eemian than during the mid Holocene.
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- M. Tedesco, X. Fettweis, T. Mote, J. Wahr, P. Alexander, J. Box, and B. Wouters, "Evidence and analysis of 2012 Greenland records from spaceborne observations, a regional climate model and reanalysis data", The Cryosphere Discuss., vol. 6, pp. 4939-4976, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/tcd-6-4939-2012

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CARTHAGE Village President G. Wayne McIlroy reported to the Board of Trustees Monday night that he had visited the village skate park and felt most of the needed repairs could be done in house.
Seeking aid for Ryders Edge skate park, three young men addressed the village board Aug. 19. Due to the absence of a skate park director and lack of community involvement, various problematic conditions have arisen, Jonathan McIlroy read from a prepared statement.
The representatives of the Carthage Skate Park community listed seven areas that need attention at the skateboard arena at the Carthage Park off Route 3 on the outskirts of the village. The group, which also included Christopher Ayers and Tim Cook, said trees had fallen, damaging the fence surrounding the skate park, equipment and the foundation have deteriorated and there were unsanitary conditions. The group attributed some of the problems to lack of supervision and enforcement of the skate parks rules.
Theres a lot we can take care of ourselves, Mr. McIlroy told the board during the September meeting. He said the park equipment probably would need sandblasting before painting, with the paint and sealer provided through former police Chief Reevie A. Rockhill. The cost for the painting preparation could be set aside in the new budget and tree removal and fence repair could be taken care of by the village Department of Public Works, Mr. McIlroy said.
The skate park was established in 2001. Money for the equipment came from fundraisers spearheaded by a committee of teenagers and parents including Amy McEathron, Stephanie Clemons, Mike Prievo and Casey Passage.
Originally the skate park was located at the bottom of the hill behind the recreation building.
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Despite win, Crew sees little movement in Power Rankings
Despite win, Crew sees little movement in Power Rankings
It seems 12th place is the consensus of where the Crew belongs in various media outlets' Power Rankings this week. The Black & Gold moved up in MLSSoccer.com and ProSoccerTalk's rankings, but somehow dropped a spot in Sports Illustrated's table after beating Toronto FC over the weekend.
Here is where the Crew falls in five Power Rankings:
MLSSoccer.com: 12th (13th)
ESPNFC: 12th (12th)
Sports Illustrated: 12th (11th)
ProSoccerTalk: 12th (14th)
Soccer By Ives: 12th (13th)
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An election officer waits for voters at a polling station on April... News PhotoAbidjan,Election,Horizontal,Ivory Coast,Politics,Polling Place,Station,Voting,WaitingPhotographer ISSOUF SANOGOCollection: AFP 2013 AFPAn election officer waits for voters at a polling station on April 21, 2013 in Abidjan. Ivorians voted today in local elections seen as a trial run for a presidential poll in 2015 amid high tensions as the party of former president Laurent Gbagbo boycotted the poll. AFP PHOTO / ISSOUF SANOGO (Photo credit should read ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images)


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Divcos, chinos and clamshells: New England Concours d'Elegance 2008
This past weekend marked our second annual New England Concours d'Elegance, held once again at Stratton Mountain, Vermont, one of the nicest ski resorts in southern Vermont. Look for full coverage in an upcoming issue of Hemmings Motor News, but for now, I've pulled a few photos from the weekend to give you a taste of the excellent time we had.
From Bethlehem, Connecticut, came George and Barb Parmelee in their Hercules-powered 1956 Divco Model 15 delivery truck, finished in the same livery as their family dairy. The Parmelees participated in all three days' worth of events – the Friday cruise-in and tour, the Saturday open car show and the Sunday invite-only concours – and drew a crowd each of the three days.
The weekend's events brought many new-to-us vehicles out of the woodwork, including Jon Bernz's 1957 Willys station wagon from Yorktown Heights, New York.
Editor-In-Chief Lentinello also brought out his Triumph GT6, a recent acquisition that is completely original to every last detail. Oddly enough, after decades of owning collector cars in some state or another, Lentinello said this was the first time he ever participated in a car show.
Had a good long talk with Eric Ringstrom of Wallingford, Connecticut, regarding his 1976 Buick Estate Wagon with the clamshell rear door. Mostly original, and what he's had to replace, he's done with NOS parts or parts donated from his six or seven other fullsize 1976 wagons. He shares with me the pain of trying to find replacement and restoration parts for late 1970s and 1980s cars.
Caught West Coast Editor Jeff Koch inspecting this General Lee replica at Saturday's show.
This SJ prowled our shows all weekend, but we could never find an owner and he never filled out any information about the car. All we wanted to know was whether the rabbit ears sticking out the driver's side got decent reception while on the road.
One of the biggest (literally and figuratively) hits of the weekend was the presence of Futurliner No. 7, the one owned by Peter Pan Bus Lines of Springfield, Massachusetts. Peter Pan's in the process of a total cosmetic restoration of the Futurliner, but still wanted to show it off this weekend. If you're wondering, it is street legal and they drove it up all the way from Springfield.
Also if you're wondering, this is the view from the center-mounted driver's seat in the Futurliner. A 4-71 Detroit Diesel now powers it.
And unfortunately, I spent most of Sunday – the day of the concours – parking cars, judging cars, lining up cars for the awards ceremony and generally running around, and thus I spent almost no time taking photos. Nevertheless, I did manage to catch the editorial staff in action laying out the show field early early Sunday morning.
And I did manage to catch McNessor getting all artsy fartsy with an AC Cobra.
Overall, though, a resounding success, and we're already looking forward to our 2009 event. Stay tuned over the next few months for details and check out the October issue of Hemmings Motor News for coverage of this year's event.


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WASHINGTON – As construction is set to wrap up this fall on Phase 1 of the Silver Line, work will begin next month on Phase 2, extending Metro into Loudoun County.
Clark Construction recently won a bid for $1.2 billion to build the second phase from Reston Town Center thru Dulles Airport to Ashburn.
The full cost of Phase 2 will be about $2.6 billion, says project director Sam Carnaggio. He expects phase two to be completed in five years, with passenger service in January 2019.
Carnaggio predicts "lots of survey work over the next six months," with visual signs of progress on Phase 2 at the beginning of the year.
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Rangers @ Senators
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7:30 p.m. Thursday
Rangers record: 16-12-1
Senators record: 12-15-2
The Rangers head up to Ottawa to complete their second home-and-home set in as many weeks. Although the Rangers came away with the decisive win in the second game of the home-and-home against the Islanders, the three-day gap between the first game of this set against the Senators and Thursday's game is bound to be a momentum killer—that is, if the Rangers had any momentum to speak of from Sunday's game.
The Rangers' lackluster performance in the first period of Sunday's contest ensured an eventual Senators victory and left the Rangers with a lot to think about in the coming days. John Tortorella, for his part, ran two grueling practices which saw the team participating in power play scenarios for half an hour straight, and met personally with all of the team's centers. In other news, captain Chris Drury skated in Wednesday's practice, albeit in an orange, non-contact jersey. Drury is still at least two weeks away from joining the Rangers line-up.
In the meantime, the first line carousel ride continues as Tortorella yet again switched up Marian Gaborik's line mates. Derek Stepan will get another chance at centering the Rangers' elusive top line, and Ruslan Fedotenko will be skating alongside him. According to the coach, Fedotenko leads the team in key scoring chances. Fedotenko's former line mate, Brandon Prust, comes in a close second. Since Fedotenko will be bumped up to the first line, Sean Avery will sink back down the third line with Prust and Brian Boyle, and Erik Christensen is expected to start on the fourth line with Derek Boogaard and Alex Frolov. On defense, a reported Michal Rozsival illness opens up a roster spot for Matt Gilroy, if he is needed come game time.
As for Gaborik himself: Two hat tricks in three weeks is impressive, but two hat tricks against teams such as the Islanders and the Oilers is markedly less so. Fairly or unfairly, Gaborik is counted upon to carry the weight of this team's offense on his shoulders, and he needs to start showing consistency. Furthermore, even though Gaborik's stream of line mates has been anything but stable this season, Tortorella insists that "some of the onus is on Gabby" get help his teammates to produce more, too.
If the Rangers' offense has been struggling, the Senators' offense has been downright abysmal. The Sens sit firmly in 28th place in the league with a low, 2.14 goals per game average. Before Tuesday night's game against the Canadiens, Ottawa had only managed to steal one goal from opposing goaltenders in their past four games, aside from Chris Kelly's hat trick at MSG—and a steal it was, considering that lone goal was knocked in by an opposing player. The Senators' top six forwards managed to score a grand total of zero points last week, and although he leads the team in points, Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson produced no points in his last eight games. This pointless streak surpasses Alfredsson's career low set in his rookie year. Another telling sign of the Senators' persistent offensive woes is the demotion of former Ranger and all-star Alex Kovalev to the team's fourth line.
Luckily for the Blueshirts, they have a chance Thursday night to rebound against the very team that embarrassed them at home on Sunday. As long as the Rangers step onto the ice prepared to put forth a full, sixty-minute effort, they should be able to take advantage of this struggling Ottawa squad and earn a league-leading eleventh road win.


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|Avery County Teacher of the Year
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Amy Oakes is this year's Teacher of the Year in Avery County.Oakes teaches kindergarten at Newland Elementary School and has been with the school system for 5 years. She is a Lees-McRae graduate.
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One question raised by Gov. Paul LePage's controversial grading system for public schools is what the state proposes doing about the schools getting Ds and Fs. The Education Department plans to reach out to these schools in the coming weeks to learn more about why - by the administration's standards - they're struggling. A bill drafted by the governor's education team, and released this week, proposes a number of interventions to help underperforming schools improve over a two-year period. But, as Jay Field reports, it stops short of calling for state takeovers of struggling schools and districts.
It's not that Maine hasn't considered it: "I mean, we discussed that," says Maine Education Commissioner Steve Bowen.
Late last fall, Bowen addressed state takeovers in a memo to his boss, obtained by MPBN.
"We do not have the authority to do that under current law, " Bowen wrote to Gov. Paul LePage. "What we could do is propose legislation that takes a school out from under the authority of the school district and puts it under state control."
Twenty-nine states have laws or policies in place that allow them to seize control of a school district, according to the Education Commission of the States. And a handful of states allow takeovers of individual schools.
"Overall, and anecdotally, it's been very tough work. Districts under takeovers don't move out quickly," says the commission's Kathy Christie. Christie says some states, having learned this lesson, are now moving toward a different model, where they create new turnaround districts.
"Louisiana was the first one to do it after Hurricane Katrina. They formed the Recovery School District," Christie says. "And now there are a handful of states that have an intermediary district that just takes in identified schools that are low-performing that are on target for improvement."
Michigan and Tennessee have set up similar improvement districts, and Virginia has passed a law paving the way to move in this direction. Christie says success depends on hiring the right people into key leadership positions.
"It's just like in business," she says. "When you have a business turnaround specialist, many times they're not good on the long haul. But they're good on the turnaround."
But a study released two years ago by researchers in Seattle raises doubts about whether this would be a good strategy in a state like Maine. In the report, researchers at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington concluded that state-run turnaround districts in more rural states could have a hard time attracting the talented professionals needed to transform the ailing schools they're supposed to fix.
"We have a bill - we're not going as far as taking over schools or pulling schools out of their districts," Bowen says.
Even if Bowen and Gov. LePage wanted to do that, it's unlikely the Legislature, with Democrats in the majority, would approve. "What we want to do is make sure all the districts are looking at the data," Bowen says, "that they've got some type of plan in place to address that."
LD 1510, An Act To Ensure Statewide School Accountability and Improvement, will be the subject of a public hearing before the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee in the coming weeks. The measure requires all struggling schools to come up with an improvement plan. If, after two years, they fail to get better, the bill would give students the option of leaving for other schools of their choice.
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The way we view it, paisley is the new floral print, and with so many new and notable ways to wear this psychedelic pattern, it's easy to see why fashion fandom is already ensuing. Available in fantastic color combos and emblazoned on everything from silky trousers to cool kicks to chic pencil skirts, a handful of heavyweight designers and stylish celebs are rendering this bohemian-inspired motif a modern must-have! Not only is this easy-to-wear print a fitting choice for the remaining summer months, it will also transition seamlessly into fall, which is why we think you should go crazy for paisley and snag the thoughtfully curated picks featured in today's Look We Love story!
On The Runway
Solidifying its position as the season's new must-have pattern, paisley was the premiere print on a plethora of spring runways--see Jil Sander, Matthew Williamson, Emilio Pucci, and Stella McCartney, to name a few--and stunned for fall as well (check out Carven and Issa for additional ideas). All of that said, at WWW, we're smitten with J.W. Anderson's current eye-catching rendition. The British designer's head-to-toe use of the swirling motif made for a wonderfully bold outcome, especially when a sleeveless top was paired with matching cropped pants. While either the top or trousers would certainly make a statement on their own, together this tailored combination offers an exciting and polished way to wear this look.
On Celebrities
Off the runway, fashionable femmes have been quick to gravitate towards paisley too! While out in New York late last month, reader favorite Miranda Kerr incorporated the print du jour into her repertoire with Stella McCartney's adorable Ink Stretch Paisley Print Bellamy Shorts ($389) teamed with Equipment's Sleeveless Signature Blouse ($178) and strappy yellow sandals for an effortlessly chic, summer-in-the-city outfit. That same day, Girls star Zosia Mamet stepped out for the People Like Us after-party wearing a casually cool ensemble consisting of a white tee, which she tied up in knot, high-waisted paisley trousers, and chunky platforms. We're also over the moon over the cord-embellished Stella McCartney S/S 12 dress Solange Knowles wore to said designer's Resort 13 presentation in New York a month ago, as the paisley frock was a playfully chic choice befitting the alfresco event.
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If you find yourself in need of some paisley pieces pronto, then you'll want to peruse our superb roundup of clothing and accessories. Perhaps the simplest way to incorporate today's look into your wardrobe is with Topshop Boutique's Paisley Pocket Shift Dress ($140). While the fitted silhouette lends the frock a subtle allure, the black and white print keeps it chic and sophisticated. Just be sure to throw on strappy sandals and some brightly colored baubles for a stylish night out!
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Want to try a blouse instead? We adore the bite-size pattern featured on Equipment's Brett Button Down Paisley Blouse ($248) in Mustard and think it will be a smash at the office tucked into a pair of tailored, cropped trousers.
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As much as we love paisley on a dress and top, we're equally enamored with this print when it comes to the bottom half of your look! For example, Zara's Wide Paisley Print Trousers ($60) in Green, with their relaxed fit and luxe silk fabric, offer an easy chic way to address the trend, making them a surefire pick for a warm-weather getaway. We also approve of the figure-flattering Paisley-Swirl Pencil Skirt ($90) from Talbots, as the mélange of green and pastel hues is quite striking and will instantly bring life to a mix of neutrals. On the more casual end of the paisley spectrum, Citizens of Humanity has us lusting after the perfectly worn-in look of the Chloe High-Waist Cut Off Shorts ($172), which are ideal for a music festival or backyard soiree!
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Lest you think today's print is reserved for clothing only, we've rounded up some paisley accessories that are sure to delight as well. High-fashion kicks receive another fabulous update, thanks to Judari's Tearoom Wedge Sneakers ($378). Put some paisley pep in your step by slipping on these canvas high-tops with a summery frock or skinny jeans. If it's an investment-worthy piece you seek, look no further than Miu Miu's Printed Cotton-Canvas Mini Bucket Bag ($895). It may be petite, but trust us, its unique shape and medley of charming prints will make a very big statement. Lastly, if a repeated paisley print is bit too bold for your tastes, try kate spade new york's Paisley Park Hinge Bangle ($178). Violet gems and gold-plated metal form the print's infamous teardrop shape, while adding a touch of romantic elegance to an after-hours look.--Jessica Baker
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Alfred Offers Bat-tastic Productivity for Mac Owners
Okay, so you may not be able to work on the kinds of fancy computers lining the Bat Cave. You can, however, supercharge your own Mac with Alfred, a productivity app that offers a full roster of customized searches and commands worthy of the Dark Knight. Pay the extra dollars for a PowerPack, and workflows and iTunes searches become part of its utility belt of extra features.
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Alfred is a free Mac app available in the iTunes App Store.
We can't all have the riches of Bruce Wayne. Mac owners, however, can have a virtual version of his faithful servant, Alfred.
Like Wayne's invaluable butler, this free productivity app is also named Alfred. Its latest version (2.0), released this month, is more useful than ever. If you're willing to spend a few bucks, you can take that heroic productivity to even greater heights.
Alfred is a utility that is at your beck and call with simple keyboard shortcuts. Need to find something on your computer? Summon Alfred to find it for you.
Need to find something on the Web? Ditto.
Impeccable Manners
While Alfred's manners are by default impeccable, you can tailor his behavior to your tastes.
For example, you can choose to have Alfred launch when you boot your Mac, or remain out of sight until you ring for him.
You can customize Alfred's hot buttons, too. The default is option-spacebar, but shift- and control-spacebar are also available.
The scope of Alfred's searches can also be altered. For instance, by default, local searches target applications, contacts, preferences and bookmarks.
You can add other targets, like folders, documents and text files, but it can muddy the results you get.
If you want to perform file searches, a better method is to tap the spacebar after activating Alfred. That will trigger the open file search function which will return better results than a general local search.
Web Searches
You can toggle search words for Web searches. For example, if you type "twitter" and a search term in Alfred, it will go to Twitter, perform the search for you and return the results to you. You can also turn off "twitter" as a keyword.
In addition to local and Web searches, Alfred lets you perform calculations in its pop-up box. Type in 12*3 and an answer will appear below Alfred's pop-up. Advanced math functions can be accessed by typing "=" and entering an advanced function like cos, sin, sqrt and such.
Dictionary searches can be performed from Alfred with the keywords "define" and "spell." Typing "define cove" will open up the OS X dictionary for you and display the definition you seek.
If you type "spell chrono," as you type each letter after the keyword spell, Alfred will display his guesses for the word you're looking for -- unless you're really a bad speller or need a word spelled correctly that's outside his vocabulary, in which case he gives up.
System Commands
Another treat in Alfred's repertoire is his ability to perform system commands.
You can type emptytrash, and he'll empty your Mac's trash for you. The same can be done for shutting down and restarting your computer, as well as several other tasks.
For commands like shutdown and such, though, you'll probably want to check the "confirm" option in the preferences section for the system commands. That way you'll save yourself from any hurried mishaps.
Other commands you can issue Alfred include hiding, quitting, force quitting and quitting all apps.
When comic book writers become frustrated with Batman's inability to fly, they will resort to mechanical means like the Batwing or a gliding cape. Alfred, too, can gain additional powers with an add-on Powerpack.
Powerpack costs Pounds 15, or US$23 depending on the exchange rate. It adds some features that can make Alfred even more indispensable than he already is.
For instance, you can create "workflows." A workflow allows Alfred to perform several tasks sequentially. You can combine keyword commands with hot key executions and actions into workflows that can be traded with others like baseball cards. You can also import workflows from Alfred's loyal developer community.
One of my favorite utilities on any computer is a clipboard extender. It allows you to archive items you send to the clipboard so you can retrieve them later. Powerpack includes a clipboard history function and a snippet feature for storage of "boilerplate" items that you use repeatedly, like an email signature.
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With Powerpack, you can also perform specialized searches of your iTunes library and play random albums. What's more, there's a new iTunes "action object" that can be used to create iTunes workflows.
Alfred includes several color schemes in its free edition, but with the Powerpack, you can take the "theming" of the program to new heights with control over colors, fonts, sizes and more.
With Powerpack, you may never open Finder again because it gives you the power to open files, email them to others and find similar ones -- all from within Alfred.
Other Powerpack goodies include syncing your Alfred settings with Dropbox, making them easier to share among your devices, and secure and fast access to 1Password 1Click bookmarks.
There are applications on every computer that users should install instantly because of their invaluable contributions to productivity. Alfred -- with or without Powerpack -- is one of those applications.


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If you're looking for My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Experience, you might try that place on Burnside instead; Eleni's offers no fermeli -vested waiters yelling "Hopa!," no blaring bouzouki or mandatory dancing, and if you smash your plate they'll probably make you pay for it. But Eleni Touhouliotis' Estiatorio (the cozy Sellwood bistro) and Philoxenia (the westside offshoot, with a spartan chic more befitting the Pearl) trade the broad shtick for a Cretan specificity, bringing a light touch and range of flavor to a cuisine that's too often reduced to an ouzo sponge. Standbys such as dolmathakia and lamb skewers are bright and interesting here, but be sure to try house specialties like the filo-feta puff kalitsounia , which comes both sweet (mint-honey) and savory (spinach and olive oil). The trusty roasted eggplant is offered with three different stuffings; the Painted Hills beef version melitzanes papoutzakia , baked in a cinnamon-clove tomato sauce and topped with feta, is delicate yet homey and satisfying. Eleni's deal-sealer, though, is manitaria me skortho , a tongue-tingling sauté of wild mushrooms and pancetta over orzo that bridges the Northwest woods and the wine-dark Mediterranean. (IG)
Signature Dish: Manitaria me skortho made Minoans out of us.
Standouts: Here you'd rather lick your plate than break it.
Regrets: Sometimes the kitchen's touch is too light, as in a beet salad special that could've used a little bouzouki jazz.


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April 16, 2010 - Always With Honor, the studio created by Ringling alumni Tyler Lang (GIC, 2007) and Elsa Chaves (GIC, 2006), was chosen in the top 20 for Print magazine's New Visual Artists Review issue.
Lang and Chaves are co-owners of Always With Honor, the studio they started when they moved to Oregon last year to follow their love of the outdoors. The two are regular contributors to GOOD, Wired, Money, and Monocle for their illustrations, charts, maps and just making information fun again.
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Kimberly A. Parks, DO, FACC, cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and James Mojica, MD, associate program director of the Harvard Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program discuss the safety of caffeine inhalers
Are caffeine inhalers safe?
By Dr. Kimberly A. Parks and Dr. James Mojica
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The headlines are enticing. A company launches its newest product: caffeine inhalers. Each puff of these inhalers will deliver tiny particles of caffeine, and will provide an instant shot of energy. We suspect this product will be appealing to consumers… But, is it safe?
For starters, though the product is being promoted as "inhaled," it's not actually inhaled at all. Particles coat the back of the throat and are then swallowed. Each inhaler contains a total of 100mg of caffeine, roughly the amount in one small cup of coffee. That amount of caffeine is distributed over five or six puffs.
Caffeine delivered in this way is not regulated by the FDA, which leaves potential for adulteration of the substances that will be contained in the product. Additionally, one could not be certain that the dose reported on the label given with each puff is correct. And, since "inhaling" caffeine is so easy, one could quickly ingest doses that could have toxic side effects. It takes a lot longer to drink five cups of coffee than it does to get the same dose from a few caffeine inhalers. And what happens if you do go through multiple caffeine inhalers in a row?
Caffeine used in moderate doses has been shown to be safe, but abuse of the caffeine inhalers could have ominous effects. In high enough doses (greater than 8000 mg, or 80 inhalers), an overdose of caffeine could lead to death, usually due to an abnormal rhythm of the heart called ventricular fibrillation. There is also potential for caffeine intoxication. Caffeine intoxication manifests with symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, flushing of the face, poor judgment, rapid or irregular heart beat, insomnia and gastrointestinal disturbance. And, although caffeine is not currently recognized as a substance at risk for abuse or dependence, studies have demonstrated behavior patterns that mimic other drugs of abuse. Heavy caffeine use has been associated with other forms of addictive behavior such as smoking, increased alcohol intake and gambling.
Some effects of caffeine can be considered positive. It can improve alertness, as well as reasoning, memory, orientation, attention and perception. It can also be used as analgesia for headaches. In fact, there is some evidence to suggest that drinking two cups of coffee (caffeinated or decaffeinated) per day may actually reduce the risk of death related to cardiovascular disease in certain people. For better or worse, the effects of caffeine are gone anywhere from 10 to 60 hours after the body ingests it, depending on an individual's ability to metabolize caffeine.
The effects of caffeine ingestion during typical daily consumption (200mg up to 700mg per day, or two to six cups of coffee) have been well studied and have not been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular events. There is no increase in heart arrhythmias, and while it can acutely raise blood pressure, there appears to be no long term increase in blood pressure in chronic consumers of coffee. We are not suggesting that everyone add six cups of coffee (or equivalent caffeinated beverages or puffs) to their daily diet, but certainly it is safe to consume a couple of cups of java per day--or just a couple of puffs from a caffeine inhaler.
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(NEWS CENTER) From unemployment insurance controversies to tax increases to the meaning of having five presidents gather in Texas, NEWS CENTER political analysts Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling go In The Arena with Pat Callaghan.
In Part 1, Harriman and Strimling discuss the growing concerns about the awarding of unemployment benefits, and the challenges faced by cities and towns trying to finalize budgets when they don't know how much revenue sharing they'll be getting from the state.
Part 2 focuses on the LePage Administration's decision to award schools letter grades and whether that is a useful tool for evaluating schools.
In Part 3, budget matters are the topic, specifically proposed tax increases and whether the GOP is making a strong case that Maine has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.
Part 4 begins with the failure of Right To Work legislation and the power of Maine's lobster lobby, And they weigh in on the political implications of the effort to end the furloughs of air traffic controllers forced by budget sequestration.
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By ANDRE SALVAILVernal Express editor
A few weeks ago it was the Price area that held a meeting with Governor Gary Herbert's Energy Initiative Task Force. The week before last it was Vernal's turn and residents urged those on the panel to reduce drilling restrictions.
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By Fred RichardsonSpring Glen
During my late 20s and 30s I was a Democrat and a union member. I believe in the principle of unions, and still do, but right now some unions are beating America right into the ground and to get elected, politicians have allowed this to happen.
When my union told us we should vote straight Democrat, I thought no, I won't. I have never voted a straight party ticket. This caused me to take a look at what each party represented. What I've seen over the past years is that the Democratic Party supports gun control, abortion and radical environmentalism, which by the way, they've used to destroy the economy of this country for decades now. I am opposed to all three of these. I'm for environmentalism, but not to the point of destroying our economy.
Obama is going to sign us over to the United Nations to take care of gun control on July 27 and then all it needs is the Democratic Senate to ratify it and there is not much doubt about that Harry Reid and the Democrats will apply their rubber stamp.
Several years back, I observed that the Republicans were headed left, so I registered as an independent. About three years ago the Tea Party took up the conservative banner and the Republican Party, being the so called conservative party, got their attention. I decided I could not do my duty and help the conservative cause, if I wasn't Republican, so I changed again.
Obama, Pelosi and Reid and the Democratic house and senate crammed health care down my throat and say it is the will of the people. Pelosi made the brilliant statement that "we'll have to pass it to see what's in it". Remember when Sarah Palin said "Death Panel" and Obama, straight faced, said "no there isn't". Guess what people, there is and Obama lied.
The other thing is that your treatment will be okayed by government bureaucrats and not your doctor. If you are in your 70s and need treatment, you will be evaluated and if they don't think it's money well spent, you will get pain killers to help you until you die.
As you all know, the Federal Government has access to your personal finances. The camels head is in the door. Doctors will only be paid what the bureaucrats allow. You may think that's fine, because they charge too much any way. Do you think good doctors are going to put up with all the crap that goes with their profession and do it for peanuts? Do you think good young people will go into the medical professions for this same reason?
There has been no budget for three years from Harry Reid and the Democrats, so the debt gets bigger and bigger. Every time I look at the price I'm paying for gas I think of Obama, the Democrats, the environmentalists and the Keystone Pipeline. All the extra we have to pay for gas could be going to other parts of our economy to help there.
I'm not saying that the Republican Party is a lot different, because they aren't. But the conservative movement is having an influence in the Republican Party. I'm not saying that Democrats or Republicans, at the grass roots level, are crooked, but at the federal level they are. Under Obamacare if you sell your home, the government gets 3.8 percent of the selling price. There is a lot more in the health care act that they aren't telling you.
My point to this is that, I will not vote for another Democrat, at any level, until I see them come back to putting the good of America first. Allen West said a month ago, that there are 90 plus Communists in The House of Representatives. As I watched the picture of Nancy Pelosi walking hand in hand out of the House, saying that the contempt charge against Erik holder, is a witch hunt, I thought of. Holder and Obama and that they are hiding something. Plain and simple and should comply with what Congress wants.
I thought seriously before writing this letter. I know some will take offense, but no more Obama for me. He raised his arm to the square to uphold the Constitution and has become a power unto himself. Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Hillary, John Kerry, Erik Holder, Barbara Boxer, Bernie Sanders and Richard Lugar are all part of this hidden agenda.
Better wake up Americans, because four more years of Obama and the Democrats and we'll be a third world country.


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Learn how to stop IC-rated recessed can lights from cycling on and off—without removing any insulation. Solve the problem with simple, common-sense solutions.
By the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine:March 2002
Recessed can light fixtures, called IC rated, are designed so that they can be covered with insulation without creating a fire hazard. For safety, they have a high-temperature cutoff switch that turns off the lamp if excessive heat builds up. Unfortunately, under some circumstances they may cycle on and off too frequently, which can be annoying.
To resolve the problem: First, check the information on the fixture label to make sure the bulb is an acceptable type and wattage. Second, check the fixture label to make sure the trim is compatible with the housing. The wrong trim can trap too much heat inside the fixture housing. Look for a part number on both the housing and the trim and call a supplier to confirm their compatibility. Third, if the housing allows the bulb to be adjusted up and down, move the bulb down. Fourth, the thermal protector might be defective and require replacement. This is a tough one to diagnose. If you have several lights turning on and off, the protectors are probably OK. A single problem light might well have a faulty protector. Call in a licensed electrician to fix it.
Still stumped? Try this solution that I've used several times. Build an airtight box around the problem light. You have to do it from within the attic (not a pleasant working environment!). Cut the box from 2-in. thick rigid extruded foam board, then glue and screw the joints. Caulk all seams and penetrations from either inside or outside the box. It's important to make the box airtight to keep warm air from escaping into the attic. It provides air space around the fixture to help prevent overheating, yet interior air cannot get into the attic, and your insulation is still intact.
The label inside the can specifies the maximum light bulb size and the correct trim style. If the light is too big or the trim is the wrong style, it will cause the light to cycle off.
Before climbing into the attic, check the bulb size and bulb location inside the can, the trim style and the cut-off switch.
If blown-in insulation is making a can light cycle off too frequently, solve the problem by installing an insulated box over the light.
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Roy Scheider in 2007 (Wikimedia Commons/Lukasz Figura)
Roy Scheider would have turned 80 years old today. When he died in 2008, Obit Mag remembered his career. Originally published February 2008 on Obit-Mag.com.
Roy Scheider, the actor best known for playing the police chief of the fictional resort town Amity Island in Stephen Spielberg's 1975 breakthrough film Jaws, died Sunday, February 10 at the age of 75. He was a classic cinematic everyman, whose expressive eyes conveyed sympathetic emotion that was often surrogate for the audience's own. Scheider had been battling multiple myeloma for several years.
Scheider's breakout role was in Klute as Jane Fonda's wiry pimp in 1971. The same year, he stood out as Gene Hackman's less manic partner in The French Connection. Scheider earned one of his two Oscar nominations for the role.
Following the success of Jaws, Scheider was offered the lead role in the Vietnam movie, The Deer Hunter, but had to turn it down to fulfill his contract with Universal for a sequel for Jaws, much-maligned Jaws 2. That lead role, of course, went to Robert DeNiro.
But Scheider was never shied from cinematic challenges. He was classically trained in theatre and surprised audiences with his litheness and levity in the 1979 Bob Fosse biopic, All that Jazz. He earned his second Oscar nod for this role, this time for Best Actor.
In his later years, Scheider returned to the stage and gave a handful of memorable performances, particularly in Harold Pinter's "Betrayal." He settled in Sag Harbor on Long Island and became increasingly vocal about his opposition to the war in Iraq.
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im trying to cut down to 135 but once i do i want to tone my body up whats the right amount of sets to do? 4 sets of 15? please help me out.
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The best thing to do to add muscle would be one of the following routines:
-Full body (3 days/week) (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4195843)
-Upper/lower (3-4 days/week) (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=115643271)
-Push/Pull (3-4 days/week)
-Other split (sites like bodybuilding.com, t-nation.com, etc could help you out)
The rep/set scheme will vary depending on what routine you follow. If you're a book type of person, I would recommend "The New Rules of Lifting" by Lou Schuler and Alwyn Cosgrove. It outlines 9 different routines depending on fat loss, hypertrophy, and strength.
In addition to the lifting, you need to have proper diet. All the lifting in the world is not going to amount to anything if you don't have the right fuel going into your body. Getting adequate protein for building muscle (amounts vary from 1 gram/kg all the way up to 2+ grams/lb bodyweight, 1gram/lb is usually a good reference to start), adequate carbs for fueling your workouts, and fats can help with hormones/other body functions.
A good starting point would be 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight, 0.5 grams of fat per pound and the rest of the calories should be filled up by carbs. Adjusting the carbs should give you the "toning" you are looking for. By lowering carbs you can lose fat and by upping them you can help put on weight. Just depends on your goals.Last edited by laxer32; December 15th, 2011, 10:15 AM.
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In general I like to do a light weight that I can do at least 12-15 reps and sets of 4. I have gotten great results for toning.


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A friend privately challenged me:
But what flavor spaghetti sauce will be the holy water of this religion? I
can foresee endless wars with this religious concept between the marinarian
sect, alfredian sect, meatsaucian, and bolonessian sects. And even more
worrisome are the potential plain wheat, whole wheat, Jerusalem artichoke,
spinach, angel hair, and fettuccini sub-sects arguing that each is the
"chosen" spaghetti noodle. I don't know Dag Gum, you may have just started
These will be called the spaghetti wars.
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If you lived in the darkened times (no science) of disease and famine, ate bad mushrooms (manna), moldy bread (ergot) like they had to or starve, washed it all down with wine all the while having no medical data that there were such things as hallucinogens, you'd have come up with your own entertaining religion and wouldn't have to piggyback upon the religions of the legions of the stoned who came before you. Their fables were simply and only based upon dreams and some written second hand hundreds of years later. I thought I'd need to invent my own imaginary beings to look over me until I found Spaghettianity. The problem with the pre-Spaghettianity religions is you have to abandon the truth of your own spirituallity, assign an imaginary superhero as the medium that you need to bargain with in order to be given back your own spiritual identity. But you've only bartered back what was already yours - you! But it won't be the real you, it will be a tainted, conditional you. Wake up and smell the spaghetti!


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Schenck Mansion Bed and Breakfast
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Rumor has it the Schenck Mansion is haunted, but owner Lisa Fisher quickly reassured us that the friendly, mischievous spirits of the former residents are just keeping an eye on things. The inn and grounds are so beautiful, we certainly understand why they'd find it difficult to leave. Riverboat captain Benjamin Franklin Schenck, the son of a wealthy local hay trader, built the grand 35-room, four-story mansion in 1874. After a period of significant neglect, Lisa and her husband, Jerry, purchased the property in the late 1990s and spent years restoring it. The bed-and-breakfast now seamlessly blends preserved architectural details and antique furnishings with modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi and satellite television. Not to be confused with the historic Schenck house in downtown Vevay (where the Fishers live, coincidentally), the mansion perches on a hilltop overlooking the Ohio River Valley. The immaculate grounds encompass a small vineyard, fountain, gazebo and seating areas appropriate for weddings, luncheons and outdoor events. The three guest rooms and two suites are airy, bright and thoughtfully appointed; our accommodations in the Weisman Room even contained the original copper bathtub and a charming little porch. We slept soundly in the church-quiet surroundings and enjoyed Lisa's hearty breakfast the next morning: farm-fresh scrambled eggs with cheese and ham, bacon, waffles scattered with fresh berries, and fruit and yogurt parfaits. From $90.


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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Baggie Bingo!
5.5" blocks ... seriously, how much easier can you get?
Here's what I made for May:
LOVE that Red Letter Day! Unfortunately, it finished out at 5" square ... a bit too small. So I kept it, and made this one in its place:
And guess what? I just found out that I won June's raffle! Stay tuned for pics of all the blocks that I receive ...
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Cute blocks. Congrats on winning June's blocks! Can't wait to see what you got!ReplyDelete
What a great swap idea;) Would love to get in on that one;) I bet you are broken hearted that you get to keep the first block...lol...they're both great...as are all of your things;)ReplyDelete
my block went out to you yesterday. i hope you like it!ReplyDelete
Congrats!! LOVE both of the blocks!!! You are sooooooo talented!!! Very inspiring!ReplyDelete
That's a really fun idea! Congrats on the win :)ReplyDelete
You've linked to that group a couple of times, but it's private . . . not that I really need another group, but I would love to see what everyone's up to there :)
Oh wow, how fabulous for you!! Well done. I would love to have a go at one of those comps.ReplyDelete
How can I join? The link says I don't have permission to view it.ReplyDelete
I also get the "private page" and can't see it. This sounds like a fun "swap" thing.ReplyDelete
and I meant to say, tell me how or if I could join in.ReplyDelete
Hey John - how do I get an invite to this swap group? The link you gave is marked private. :)ReplyDelete
so how many blocks will you get?? i can't wait to see...ReplyDelete
Oh I would love to get hooked up in a bee! Thank you so much for posting the link to the bee hub-bub! How does one go about finding out about the baggie bingo bee? I can't seem to link to it. :(ReplyDelete
Being a new quilter, I would love to get involved and learn!! :)
blessings, Brenis
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Read: The NHL and NHLPA have No Respect For The Fans
In the Toronto Sun, Damien Cox writes that while the NHL and NHLPA don't trust each other and can't agree on much, what they can agree on is despising and not respecting their fans.
Cox writes "while they waste time, they're also essentially telling their customers that they know they'll buy whatever they have to sell and whenever they decide to sell it. They'll take it and like it and may-I-have-another-sir."
He adds that "Not once has either Bettman or Fehr said something like, "We ask our fans to bear with us. We're trying. But it's going to take time."
Cox writes that the NHL and NHLPA acted this way towards fans during the lockout of 2004-05 and since that didn't have a damaging impact on fan relations, neither side thinks it will this time around.


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Reports about unlocked cell phones with projectors have run rampant in recent years. The first reports were first seen in October 2008. These reports stated that developers were already working on a design that would bring a mobile device with a built in projector to Japan in the coming months. This project has taken a little bit longer than expected, but Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT Docomo announced today that they would be offering the new handset with built in projection starting on Friday.
It will be the first phone that allows users to project images on to wall and screens, and could be the start of a revolution in the mobile industry. The device, which is called the Sharp SH-06 will feature a 3.7 inch touchscreen that features a 480x854 resolution. The device will also feature a prjector that has nine lumens of brightness and a 640x360 resolution, allowing you to quickly and easily share online videos with friends without having to pass the phone around.
As you might imagine, the phone will also come with a OneSeg digital TV tuner, which seems to make a lot of sense and will go along nicely with the projector. The device will also have Blu-Ray record connectivity, allowing users to project Blu-Ray images through the projector.
Along with the projector, the Sharp SH-06 will feature a 5.3 mega pixel CMOS camera, completely with auto-focus, that will allow you to take high quality photos. At just 137 grams, you would really expect the first handset with built in projection to weight substantially more in order to house the technology. If this turns out to be a hit in Japan, you can expect companies to quickly make plans to bring the technology to the US sometime thereafter. This is one feature that all mobile enthusiasts should keep their eye on.
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By Kevin R. Betts
Clashes in Bangkok between anti-government protestors and the Thai government appeared subdued this weekend after over two months of violent confrontations. Integrative agreements in protest situations like this are often impeded by mirror-image perceptions that opposing parties hold about one another. For example, a Thai government official was quoted saying about the protestors, "They don't want a peace offer…They don't want a peaceful resolution to this." Mirroring this criticism, a CNN reporter claimed that the protestors did in fact wish to see the conflict end, and blamed military forces for much of the violence. In short, both parties claimed that the other was preventing the conflict's resolution.
At least in part, many conflicts have been prolonged due to mirror-image perceptions between opposing factions. Shamir and Shikaki (2002) provide evidence that parties to the century old Israeli-Palestinian conflict both consider the violent behavior of the other side to be terrorism, while simultaneously seeing the violent behavior of their own side as justified. Similarly, De Dreu, Nauta, and Van de Vliert (1995) provide evidence that professional negotiators, governmental decision makers, and organizational consultants view their own conflict behaviors as more constructive than those of their opponents. From these examples, it seems worthwhile that when attempting to resolve new and old conflicts, we start by examining potentially reciprocal viewpoints of opposing factions. In many cases, both sides may be motivated to reach an integrative agreement, but unable to successfully communicate this intent to their opposition.
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Shamir, J., & Shikaki, K. (2002). Self-serving perceptions of terrorism among Israelis and Palestinians. Political Psychology, 23, 537-557.
De Dreu, C.K.W., Nauta, A., & Van de Vliert, E. (1995). Self-serving evaluations of conflict behavior and escalation of the dispute. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 25, 2049-2066.


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Flights to Oslo from Europe
The most exceptional of Oslo's popular attractions is the Vigeland Park. Over one million visitors come to see the work of sculptor Gustav Vigeland, including the mighty Monolith and the touching Wheel of Life sculpture.Address: Nobelsgt. 32, OsloWebsite: http://www.vigeland.museum.noMore info: Enter from Kirkeveien road
Edvard Munch has a unique position in the history of art, as one of the expressionism's early pioneers. The Munch Museum hosts a unique collection of more than 1.100 of Munch's paintings. This makes the Munch Museum a unique starting point to explore the majority of Munch's world-renowned works. Major works will always be on display in the museum.Address: Tøyengata 53, OsloPhone: +47 23 49 35 00Website: http://www.munch.museum.no
At the Historical Museum you can learn about everything from the Ice Age to Christianity in Norway with focus on the Viking period and the medieval collection. You will also find the Coin Cabinet, the oldest mummy ever found and the Ethnographic exhibitions of the Ancient Egypt.Address: Frederiksgate 2, OsloPhone: +47 228 599 12Website: http://www.khm.uio.no
The Viking Ship Museum presents great Viking ship discoveries from Gokstad, Oseberg and Tune as well as other finds from Viking tombs around the Oslo Fjord including the world's two best-preserved wooden Viking ships built in the 9th century. Here you can find small boats, sledges, cart with exceptional ornamentation and implements, tools, harness, textiles and household utensils.Address: Huk Aveny 35, OsloPhone: +47 2213 5280Website: http://www.ukm.uio.no
DogA, the Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture, was established by Norsk Form and the Norwegian Design Council in 2005, as a meeting place for design, architecture and related disciplines. DogA is located in a converted power station by the Aker River, hosting a number of exhibitions, conferences and seminars.Address: Hausmanns gate 16, OsloPhone: +47 23 29 28 70Website: http://www.doga.no
The Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower is a must see when visiting Oslo. The views of the city and the fjord from the ski jump are fantastic. The ski museum traces the history of skiing through 4 000 years.Address: Kongeveien 5, OsloWebsite: http://www.holmenkollen.com
Thor Heyerdahl earned international fame for his expeditions onboard the Kon-Tiki and Ra. See the actual balsa and papyrus rafts, and learn more about Heyerdahl's travels.Address: Bygdøynesveien 36, OsloPhone: +47 23 08 67 67Website: http://www.kon-tiki.no
King Christian IV's old defences offer nice places to walk. There are two museums on the grounds - the Defence Museum and the World War II Resistance Museum.Address: Akershuskaien, OsloWebsite: http://www.akershusfestning.no
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Oslo is the Opera House that was finished in Bjørvika the winter of 2007-2008. This architecturally impressive building with its 38.500 m² has about 1,100 rooms and the exterior is dressed with white marble.Address: Kirsten Flagstads pl. 1, OsloPhone: +47 21 42 21 21Website: http://www.operaen.no
Tjuvholmen is an area located on a peninsula adjacent to Aker Brygge. This neighbourhood has gone through many changes, being a dock, shipyard, warehouse area and is today owned by private developers with apartments and trendy restaurants.Address: Tjuvholmen, OsloPhone: +47 815 68 666Website: http://www.tjuvholmen.no
The combination of classical and modernist architecture makes the building signed to two of the most important architects, Fehn and Grosch, and is an attraction in itself. Here you can visit different exhibitions, the museum shop and cafe.Address: Bankplassen 3, OsloWebsite: http://www.nasjonalmuseet.noOpening hours: Closed on Mondays
The collection at the Museum of Contemporary Art includes Norwegian and foreign works from the period after 1945. They offer changing exhibitions, a shop and cafe.Address: Bankplassen 4, OsloWebsite: http://www.nasjonalmuseet.noOpening hours: Closed on Mondays
The Norwegian Maritime Museum is located on the waterfront at Bygdøynes on the Bygdøy peninsula. Visitors can enjoy fascinating environmental exhibitions about fishing, ship building, shipping, marine archaeology and impressive collections of boat models and marine paintings.Address: Bygdøynesveien 37, OsloPhone: +47 24 11 41 50Website: http://www.marmuseum.no
The Norwegians are active, in many ways. They are sporty and happy, and you can see this if you make the trip out to the lake Sognsvann. During the winter there are skiers everywhere, and in the summer many people walk or run the approximately 3 kilometres around the lake. This is a perfect place to surround yourself with nature and fresh air!Address: Sognsvann, Oslo
Bygdøy is a beautiful peninsula not far from the district Frogner. Here are many popular museums, a few examples are the Viking Ship Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, The HL Centre (Holocaust Centre), The Marine Museum and the Norwegian Folklore Museum.Address: Bygdøy, Oslo
Aker Brygge is like a magnet, it draws you in, and once you have been here, you want to return. It is a lively area situated right by the fjord that has seen enormous development since 1982, when it was a ship yard. You can go shopping here, sit down at one of the countless restaurants or simply take a stroll along the water.Address: Aker Brygge, OsloPhone: +47 22 83 26 80Website: http://www.akerbrygge.no
Oslo City Hall is a major symbol of the city itself and it figures on countless postcards. It does make a pretty sight, especially with the Oslo Fjord and Aker Brygge in the background. The event that gets most attention here is the Nobel Peace Prize.Address: Oslo City Hall, Oslo
Tusenfryd is an amusement park about 45 minutes outside of Oslo and the name translates into "a thousand pleasures". You will find many entertaining rides and attractions here, a few examples are SpeedMonster, ThunderCoaster and SuperSplash.Address: Ås, VinterbroPhone: +47 64 97 64 97Website: http://www.tusenfryd.no
The Royal Palace lies right at the end of Karl Johann Street, and makes for a very impressive sight. Every day at 1.30 pm they change the guards, which can be fun to watch. The park surrounding the palace is a popular picnic and sun-bathing spot.Address: Slottsplassen 1, OsloPhone: +47 22 04 87 00Website: http://www.kongehuset.no
The Botanical Garden in Oslo is a nice retreat from the hustle of the city, with green and lush gardens. The Arboretum holds about 1,800 different plants. The garden was established in 1814, which makes it the oldest one in Norway.Address: Sars' gate 1, OsloPhone: +47 22 85 17 00
In the town centre lies one of Oslo's oldest building where people have gathered since the early 1700's. Here you can eat, drink and enjoy the historic surroundings, whether you are alone or want to bring along 300 of your friends and colleagues. The friendly waiters and chefs are focused on quality and exciting taste experiences.Address: Grensen 1, OsloPhone: +47 23 35 63 60Website: http://www.stortorvets-gjestgiveri.noOpening hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-11 pm. Closed on Sundays
This is a lively venue that offers Irish dance classes on Monday nights and Irish music sessions on Tuesday. Wednesday and Saturday nights usually entail live music.Address: Rådhusgt. 28, OsloPhone: +47 22 33 70 05Website: http://www.dubliner.no
The Opera House has about 1,100 rooms and in the middle of the foyer lies Brasserie Sanguine. The Opera House is dressed with white marble, so if you choose to sit at the outside area we recommend sun glasses. You can visit during day time, have a coffee in the sun or combine a grand dinner with an opera show.Address: Kirsten Flagstads pl. 1, OsloPhone: +47 21 42 21 42Website: http://www.brasseriesanguine.no
The first thing that strikes you as you arrive at the Ekeberg restaurant is the magnificent view over the Oslo fjord, the islands and the city. This restaurant was first built in 1916, but was modified into it is typical appearance in 1929 after a design competition. Ekeberg is comprised of several restaurants, a bar/lounge, an outside venue and a fine dining upstairs.Address: Kongsveien 15, OsloPhone: +47 23 24 23 00Website: http://www.ekebergrestauranten.com
The Louise Restaurant & Bar is situated in the same premises that was used by Aker Mechanical Workshop in the 1920's. The interior design has utilized many unique artefacts from Oslo's naval history. The view faces the beautiful Oslo fjord and you can see the Akershus fortress across the water. In the summer the outside area is open and the crowded Aker Brygge Street is very entertaining.Address: Stranden 3, Aker Brygge, OsloPhone: +47 22 83 00 60Website: http://www.restaurantlouise.no
This is a truly classic Vienna style café where you can join politicians, bankers, authors and the acting elite from the National Theatre across the street. Lately, the menu has changed to having a more continental flair and elegance.Address: Stortingsgaten 24, OsloPhone: +47 22 82 40 50Website: http://www.hotelcontinental.no
Vann & Brød means "Water & Bread" since this building originally served as a prison. Inside, you can learn more about the interesting history and at the same time enjoy the delicious tapas served in quaint little ceramic bowls.Address: Tøyenbekken 5, OsloPhone: +47 28 92 68Website: http://www.vannogbrod.no
The Bølgen & Moi Briskeby is situated in an out-of-use power station, a real experience. The cuisine is best described as modern brasserie.Address: Løvenskiolds gate 26, OsloWebsite: http://www.bolgenogmoi.no
Despite its name, this is not a steakhouse but an intimate top class restaurant specializing in fish and seafood. It was one of the first places to serve Golden Redfish. During the summer there is a nice beer garden in the back.Address: Solligata 2, OsloPhone: +47 23 13 11 40Website: http://www.palacegrill.no
Sushi is quite popular in Oslo, so being known as the best sushi place in town does not come easy. However, the modern interior as well as the top quality of the food and excellent service have made Alex Sushi into one of the most popular sushi restaurants.Address: Cort Adelers Gate 2, OsloWebsite: http://www.alexsushi.no
It does not matter if Oslo one day is suffering from typical Scandinavian weather, inside Yaya's you can always find shelter in an authentic Thai environment. Have a drink at the beach bar and enjoy happy reggae music while you wait for a table.Address: Munkedamsv 53b, OsloPhone: +47 22 83 71 10Website: http://www.yayas.no
The Great India is situated in downtown Oslo right across from the National Gallery. Colourful decorations and fabrics transport you right into the glory of India and the food has an abundance of flavours.Address: Kristian Augustsgate 14, OsloWebsite: http://www.thegreatindia.no
Delicatessen is a tapas restaurant that got its name from a French movie about a landlord that serves human flesh to his tenants. Although the origin of the name is quite bizarre, the restaurant is really inviting.Address: Søndregate 8, OsloPhone: +47 22 46 72 00Website: http://www.delicatessen.no
Trattoria Popolare is an Italian restaurant located in an old brewery that serves lunch and dinner every day of the week. Examples of what you can find on the a la carte menu are antipasti, ravioli and Panini.Address: Trondheimsveien 2, OsloPhone: +47 21 38 39 30Website: http://www.popolare.no
Hanami serves Japanese fusion food in an enchanting environment inspired by nature with a modern twist. Its excellent location at beautiful Tjuvholmen is yet another reason to experience a dinner here.Address: Tjuvholmen, Kanalen 1, OsloPhone: +47 22 83 10 90Website: http://www.hanami.no
Night Hawk Diner lies in the very popular neighbourhood Grünerløkka. They give you the feeling of America, and has all the American favourites on the menu like barbecue, milkshakes and pancakes deluxe.Address: Seilduksgata 15, OsloPhone: +47 96 62 73 27Website: http://www.nighthawkdiner.com
This cosy crêperie serves genuine crêpes made of buckwheat. The coffee is delicious and that, combined with the prices that are modest in Oslo terms, make it well worth a visit.Address: Niels Juls Gate 29, OsloPhone: +47 40 08 58 96
Café Sør, which means Café South, is during the day time a café with coffee, tea and lunch on the menu. It is very popular among Norwegians and Swedes alike and always packed with people. At night it turns into Club South, with new DJ's every night.Address: Torggata 11, OsloPhone: +47 41 46 30 47Website: http://www.cafesor.no
Dattera til Hagen is most famous for the cosy outside area in the backyard. Day and night, Dattera is a great place to go for tapas, salads, hamburgers or coffee. They also arrange concerts, stand up and debates.Address: Grønland 10, OsloPhone: +47 22 17 18 61Website: http://www.dattera.no
When former US president Clinton visited Pascal, he could barely pull himself away. Pascal Dupuy's chain of patisseries celebrated their 10-year anniversary in 2005. Their cakes, pastries and petit fours are of the highest international standard.Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 36, OsloPhone: +47 22 55 00 20Website: http://www.pascal.no
Café Skansen is ideally located right by Christiania Plaza, with an amazing view over Rådhusplassen and on top of that, drenched in sun until late in the evening. The menu is traditional, with coffee as well as shrimp and mussels if you are in the mood for a proper meal.Address: Rådhusgt. 32, OsloPhone: +47 24 20 13 11Website: http://www.cafeskansen.no
Asylet has a great atmosphere with an open fireplace to heat up frozen limbs in winter and a relaxed backyard to soak up the sun in summer. Grønland is a multi-cultural area close to the Central Station.Address: Grønland 28, OsloPhone: +47 221 709 39Website: http://www.asylet.no
Kjøkken og Bar has all the ingredients for a memorable coffee talk - freshly made espresso, cookies, brownies, juice and much more. If you are in a hurry and cannot afford quality time, you can just take the coffee with you.Address: Møllergt. 16, OsloWebsite: http://www.kjokkenogbar.no
Ett Glass lies in downtown Oslo and is a very popular café. The concept to serve coffee in a glass has spread and most cafés now use the same idea. There are two floors and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.Address: Karl Johans gate 33, OsloPhone: +47 91 77 53 90Website: http://www.ettglass.noMore info: Entrance from Rosenkrantz gate
Tekehtopa is an anagram for Apotheket, which means "the pharmacy", and the interior reflects that same notion. The St Olavs Plass is a charming square with a fetching fountain in the middle.Address: St Olavs Plass 2, OsloPhone: +47 22 20 33 23Website: http://www.cafetekehtopa.rhli.org
United Bakeries has been inspired by French pastries and recipes. It offers croissants, tasty bread and of course the Norwegian specialty wheat buns.Address: Valkyriegata 9-11, OsloWebsite: http://www.united-bakeries.no
A branch of the modern classic Fru Hagen, but with a younger crowd. Café on the ground floor, music and bar upstairs.Address: Grønland 10
Bar Boca is a good place to meet up before the evening really gets going. Here you can find retro interior, exciting clientele, and drinks mixed with care. This is a great place for talking, as Bar Boca does not start playing music until midnight.Address: Thorvald Meyers gate 30, OsloPhone: +47 22 04 13 77
Café Con Bar lies on the border of the Grünerløkka and Grønland neighbourhoods. It has a cool 1950's inspired decor and an interesting menu for those who need a bite to eat.Address: Brugata 11, OsloPhone: +47 22 05 02 00Website: http://www.cafeconbar.no
Sosialen is at its best during summer time, when the DJ's keep the atmosphere high in the backyard. Many people call this venue their favourite hang out in Oslo, much thanks to the friendly staff.Address: Møllergata 13, OsloWebsite: http://www.sosialen.comOpening hours: Closed on Sundays
SOLiiS is located on Solli Plass and hosts many high profile parties. They have an inside and an outside area and boasts some of the best DJ's and bartenders around.Address: Henrik Ibsens gate 90, OsloPhone: +47 21 89 90 20Website: http://www.soliis.no
Onkel Donald is an appreciated venue in Oslo, thanks to a chill ambience and always a great mixed crowd. In the summer, the whole place moves outside to a fenced in area right by Nationaltheateret.Address: Universitetsgata 26, OsloPhone: +47 23 35 63 10
The Aku-Aku Tiki Bar knows exactly how to prepare your Mai Tai's so that you will feel like you are on vacation on a Polynesian island paradise. Find that Hula skirt you have been wanting to wear and start your exotic night out.Address: Thorvald Meyers gate 32, OsloPhone: +47 41 17 69 66Website: http://www.akuaku.no
Justisen gets its charm partly from the culturally protected building from the 19th century in which it is housed. It is a great place to sit down with good friends and have a couple beers. During the weekends it might be difficult to hear each other though, as it gets quite crowded.Address: Møllergata 15, OsloPhone: +47 22 42 24 72Website: http://www.justisen.no
Blå is mostly known for its great outside terrace. They host many memorable concerts that vary from hip hop to electronic house and jazz.Address: Brenneriveien 9c, OsloWebsite: http://www.blaaoslo.no
In 2007 this club was voted as the best club in Oslo and it is still going strong. This is where you will find the trendy hipsters dancing to techno music and eating pizzas in the adjoining restaurant Hell's Kitchen.Address: Møllergata 23, OsloPhone: +47 93 25 57 45Website: http://www.thevilla.noOpening hours: Fri-Sat 11 pm-3 am
TGI Fridays is a popular name that most people recognize. Next to the restaurant in Oslo you can find the Fridays American Bar that offers a huge selection of drinks and music.Address: Stranden 39, OsloPhone: +47 24 13 31 00Website: http://www.fridays.no
For all Champagne lovers out there, the Champagneria is most probably a great find. They offer many different types of the sparkly drink and it is a good place to start an evening out.Address: Frognerveien 2, OsloPhone: +47 21 94 88 02Website: http://www.champagneria.com
IL Barbera located in Aker Brygge serves cheap beer, coffee and tapas. Here you can go for lunch or dinner, an After Work or spend an evening drinking Champagne.Address: Filipstad Brygge 1, OsloPhone: +47 216 684 40Website: http://www.ilbarbera.no
Sundays at Åpenbar are full of fun, music and cheap beer. You can find Åpenbar in Aker Brygge and it is claimed to be a great spot for people watching.Address: Stranden 1, OsloWebsite: http://www.aapenbar.no
If you enjoy jazz you can go to the New Orleans Workshop Jazzclub. You can have a look at the website for upcoming concerts and events.Address: Grensen 1, OsloWebsite: http://www.neworleansworkshop.com
At Badstugata 1 you can find the nightclub with the same name. This a place that offers drinking, eating and dancing, individually or all at the same time. The weekends are full of party people dancing to the DJ beats, while weekdays are calmer.Address: Badstugata 1, OsloPhone: +47 22 20 82 55Opening hours: From 4 pm
If you want to go out on a weekday you can go to Jaeger. This club hosts popular club nights during the whole week. Here you can also go to concerts and after parties.Address: Grensen 9, OsloWebsite: http://www.jaegeroslo.no
Majorstuen comprises of the two streets Bogstadveien and Hegdehaugsveien, here you will find a good mix of exclusive brands, mid-price clothing and value clothes at shops like Hennes & Mauritz and Vero Moda. You can easily spend the whole day strolling up and down these two streets.Address: Bogstadveien, Oslo
Grünerløkka is the place to look for young, Norwegian designers. Small, independent shops with clothes, pottery and handicrafts are presented as well as second hand book and record shops. You will also find some of the chain stores here.Address: Grünerløkka, Oslo
The Sunday Market at Blå is open every Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. This is a nice place to stroll around and discover a wide array of designers and crafters both indoors and outdoors. The market also holds some second hand vendors offering clothing and shoes for bargain prices.Address: Brenneriveien 9, OsloWebsite: http://www.sondagsmarkedet.blogspot.se
Paleet lies on the main street Karl Johan and is a classy department store with more than 30 posh stores, most of them designer shops. Oslo's largest book store Tanum is located within Paleet as well as some interesting art work collections.Address: Karl Johans gate 37-43, OsloPhone: +47 23 08 08 11Website: http://www.paleet.no
Eger Karl Johan is a trendy high end fashion house where you can find the most exclusive brands. There are more than 125 different fashion and beauty brands available here.Address: Karl Johans gate 23 B, OsloWebsite: http://www.egerkarljohan.noOpening hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm. Sat 10 am-6 pm
Byporten is a shopping centre with more than 70 shops and several restaurants and cafés in the middle of downtown Oslo. In the area you can find hotels and the Central Station.Address: Jernbanetorget 6, OsloPhone: +47 23 36 21 60Website: http://www.byporten.no
Aker Brygge is beautifully situated by the Oslo fjord and offers plenty of entertainment in addition to the 65 shops in the shopping centre along the busy street. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafés in this area.Address: Bryggegata 9, OlsoPhone: +47 22 83 26 80Website: http://www.akerbrygge.no
Arkaden holds many special stores specific for the young, a few examples of these are: Body Map, Gossip, Belle Shoes and Neo Tokyo.Address: Karl Johansgt. 5-7, OsloPhone: +47 22 17 05 71Website: http://www.thonshopping.no/arkaden
This is Norway's answer to Camden Market in London. This multi-cultural market has a range of everything from washing machines to jewellery and clothing. Every Saturday, irrespective of the weather, this place is crowded with salespersons and buyers. Here you can find anything!Address: Olafiagangen, Grønland, Oslo
The department store GlasMagasinet at Stortorvet dates back to the 1860's. Here you can find almost everything you need - the latest trends, food, interior design and much more.Address: Stortorvet 9, OsloWebsite: http://www.glasmagasinet.noOpening hours: 10 am-7 pm
This is one of Oslo's, and Norway's, most famous shopping centres. On the 3,100 square metres you can find numerous shops like H&M, Bianco, The Body Shop and Clas Ohlson.Address: Stenersgaten 1, OsloPhone: +47 815 44 33Website: http://www.oslocity.no
The Steen & Strøm Magasin has seven floors filled with all types of shops. Go to Michael Kors for the latest trends or Filippa K for some Swedish fashion, the choices here are endless.Address: Nedre Slottsgate 8, OsloWebsite: http://www.steenogstrommagasin.noOpening hours: 10 am-7 pm
A few miles outside Oslo you can find Bærums Verk, an area full of restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and outdoor areas. The Bærums Verk dates all the way back to 1610.Address: Verksgata 15, Bærum, OsloPhone: +47 67 13 00 18Website: http://www.baerumsverk.no
The Norway Shop is perfect for tourists and can be found right next to the City Hall. This is a good place to find Norwegian souvenirs, knitwear, gifts and typical Norwegian products.Address: Fridtjof Nansens plass 9, OsloPhone: +47 22 42 87 00Website: http://www.norwayshop.com
This world famous brand soon has a store in every mid-size town and in Oslo there are a couple of outlets. Here you can find the latest fashion for men, women and children, everything from street wear to the more up-dressed look.Address: Karl Johan, 25, OsloPhone: +47 22 825 880Website: http://www.zara.com
At Mango, the urban young woman finds everything from sleek work-wear to the fabulous cocktail dress to reasonable prices. Match your new outfit with the perfect shoes and accessories that you also find here. There are several shops across the city.Address: Metro Senter, Bibliotekgata 30, OsloPhone: +47 679 023 31Website: http://www.mango.com
This Swedish chain, that you nowadays find almost everywhere in the world, provides high street fashion for both men and women at prices suiting everyone. In Oslo you can find H&M in various locations throughout the city.Address: Karl Johansgt. 5-7, OsloPhone: +47 638 700 00Website: http://www.hm.com
Edgy, cool, filled with attitude and of course the Jeans. Diesel is one of those stores that you enter and you just feel the personality. Take a look at their signature jeans, the popular fragrance or their cool accessories.Address: Bogstadveien 50, OsloPhone: +47 2300 7777Website: http://www.diesel.com
The Norwegian clothes chain Cubus is almost the equivalent to the Swedish H&M. Here you can find the latest, affordable fashion for women as well as men's and kids' fashion. There are several outlets throughout the city.Address: Karl Johansgate 4-6, OsloPhone: +47 22 33 56 25Website: http://www.cubus.comOpening hours: From 10 am. Closed on Sundays.
In the same group as Cubus you can find Dressmann. This shop is perfect for all men who are looking for either a casual or more dressed up look. You can find Dressmann ideally located in the city centre.Address: Stenersgt. 1, OsloPhone: +47 22 05 91 06Website: http://www.dressmann.com
Oslo Rygge Airport lies about 66 kilometres south-east of Oslo. You can travel by NSB train (Rygge station), bus or car. Taxis and car rental companies are represented at the airport.Address: Oslo Rygge AirportPhone: +47 69 23 00 00Website: http://www.ryg.no
Sandefjord Airport Torp is located in Sandefjord, approximately 120 kilometres south-west of Oslo city centre. Torp-Ekspressen coaches charge NOK 240 (NOK 420 return) for the journey to Oslo's bus depot. NSB has a new train service from Oslo to a new train station by the name of Sandefjord Lufthavn Torp, located between Stokke and Sandefjord. There is a shuttle bus between the airport and the train station. Taxis and car rental companies are represented at the airport. Avis + 47 33 46 95 50 Europcar + 47 33 46 42 00 Vestfold Taxisentral + 47 33 42 02 00 Tønsberg Taxi + 47 33 30 11 11Address: Sandefjord Airport, OsloPhone: +47 33 42 70 00Website: http://www.torp.noMore info: Prices updated May 2014


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"The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Worship"
The more he talked of humility, the faster we counted our liberties. In his short address last Thursday, February 7, at the annual National Prayer Breakfast, President Barack Obama repeatedly stressed the virtue of humility, and especially the need for political leaders to be humble. In his brief remarks, the president used the word "humility" four times and the words "humble," "humbled," or "humbling" five times. In the closing paragraph of his speech, President Obama told his audience:
And so this morning, let us summon the common resolve that comes from our faith. Let us pray to God that we may be worthy of the many blessings He has bestowed upon our nation. Let us retain that humility not just during this hour but for every hour. And let me suggest that those of us with the most power and influence need to be the most humble.
"And let me suggest that those of us with the most power and influence need to be the most humble." Good suggestion, Mr. President, which implies that the occupant of the White House Oval Office must lead the way of humility. That worthy utterance might be more convincing if the speaker were not daily issuing arrogant edicts that usurp powers which the Constitution he recently vowed to protect and uphold do not give to the president.
Is the president acting humbly and in accord with the limited powers of the president under the Constitution when he attempts to bypass Congress and rule by executive order? When he peremptorily, illegally issues "kill lists" of people targeted for assassination — including American citizens? When he attempts to destroy the protections of habeas corpus and institute indefinite detention through the NDAA? When he extends the Bush administration's abuses and seeks to further destroy protections against illegal search and seizure? When he takes over a whole sector of the auto industry? When he attempts to nationalize the entire health and medical systems? When he launches wars in Libya, Mali, and elsewhere without the congressional declaration of war mandated by the Constitution? When he decrees, by a fraudulent declaration of endangered species protection, that thousands of square miles will be made virtually off limits to human activity? When he issues an executive order allowing the seizure of Americans' bank accounts?
The list of outrageous arrogance goes on and on.
Click here to read the entire article and listen to Dr. Benjamin Carson's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Photo of Barack Obama: AP Images