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Dear Hollywood: Don't remake these '90s classics
With remakes of 'Point Break' and 'The Crow' already in the works, we ask Tinseltown to lay off these '90s gems
'Groundhog Day' (1993)
Concepts don't get much higher than the central conceit of this classic Bill Murray comedy, but of course if the concept were the film's only strong point it never would have worked as well as it does. Unlike so many other movies based around a simple, easily-marketable idea, "Groundhog Day" has a real warmth and heart at its core, with Murray's performance as the cynical, self-centered TV meteorologist Phil Connors indicating the damaged soul which gave rise to the man's bitterly narcissistic veneer. Indeed, there's an almost Frank Capra-esque quality to the film that would be nearly impossible to recapture in a remake sans Murray and writer/director Harold Ramis.


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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Our positions at The McClatchy Company cause our conduct to reflect on the Company and on its mission of full and fair dissemination of information. For this reason, we must maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct.
This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to all of the Company's officers, directors and employees and provides guidelines to assist in measuring our conduct in a number of very important areas. The standards set forth are high in order to preserve the good reputation that the Company, through its employees, has built. We are each responsible for protecting that reputation. As each of us knows from our own experience, it is far easier to destroy a good reputation than it is to build one.
This Code of Conduct does not cover every issue that may arise, but it sets out basic principles and a methodology to help guide all employees in the attainment of this common goal. In some situations it will be clear that contemplated activity would violate this Code of Conduct and should be avoided. Where circumstances arise that do not fit neatly within these guidelines, you should err on the side of caution. The appearance of impropriety should be avoided, as well as improper conduct itself.
Compliance with this Code of Conduct is very important and you are expected to carry out your duties in accordance with the policies set forth in this Code of Conduct and with applicable laws and regulations. Any violation of applicable law or any deviation from the standards embodied in this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Disciplinary action also may apply to a supervisor who directs or approves the improper actions, or is aware of those actions but does not act appropriately to correct them. In addition to imposing its own discipline, the Company may also bring suspected violations of law to the attention of the appropriate law enforcement personnel.
If you have questions about this Code of Conduct or are uncertain about the best course of action in a given situation, you are encouraged to contact the senior Human Resources representative at the newspaper or operation where you are employed or the Company's General Counsel. Members of the Board of Directors should contact the Companys Chief Executive Officer or General Counsel. This Code of Conduct may be supplemented by additional policies, procedures and practices at the newspaper or operation where you are employed. Please check with your local Human Resources Department to obtain details regarding specific local policies applicable to you. If there is any conflict between local policies and this Code of Conduct, the provisions of this Code of Conduct will apply.
Patrick J. Talamantes
President and Chief Executive Officer
It has been and continues to be the established policy of The McClatchy Company, together with its newspapers and other operations, that its officers, directors and employees avoid any situation that involves a conflict or potential conflict between their personal interests and the interests of the Company. A conflict of interest arises each time you allow a personal or outside interest to interfere with the performance of your duties and responsibilities in the best interest of the Company. Even the appearance of conflicts of interest should be avoided, as in situations in which your personal or outside interests would seem to interfere with job performance, even though no actual interference exists. The following are examples of situations that may give rise to conflicts of interest and the Companys policies that apply in those situations. These examples do not include every possible situation in which a conflict of interest could arise, and you must consider carefully any matter that interferes, or gives the appearance of interfering, with your performance for the Company.
Personal Investments
You should avoid entering into transactions where it appears that you or a member of your family would benefit personally from your relationship with the Company or from information obtained in the course of your work for the Company. You should refrain from having any outside investment or business relationship that would dilute your loyalty to the Company or impact the Companys position as a member of a free and impartial press. Situations that could have this effect include:
* holding a significant interest in any business enterprise that is or seeks to be an advertiser, supplier or customer of the newspaper or operation where you are employed, or which otherwise does business with the Company, where that investment is significant either to you or to the other person or company; or;
* holding a significant investment in any business enterprise that competes directly with the Company, or purchasing any property or business that the Company would like to acquire or use in its business.
Editorial employees should also refrain from:
* investing in any company or property about which you have information not yet available to the general public (e.g., hold-for-release material, plans for stories, items that may affect prices of goods or services or projected advertising campaigns); or
* making investments or financial commitments that can be viewed as affecting the credibility or motive for any story, news item or advertisement appearing in a McClatchy newspaper or publication.
Hedging Transactions
Certain forms of hedging or monetization transactions, such as zero-cost collars and forward sale contracts, allow an investor to lock in much of the value of his or her stock holdings, often in exchange for all or part of the potential for upside appreciation in the stock. These transactions allow the investor to continue to own the covered securities, but without the full risks and rewards of ownership. When that occurs, the investor may no longer have the same objectives as the Companys other shareholders. Therefore, you are prohibited from engaging in any hedging transactions involving the Companys stock, any options to purchase the Company's stock, or stock appreciation rights related to the Companys stock.
Use of Influence Gifts and Entertainment
Your position with the Company may not be used to influence public officials or others, including suppliers and advertisers, for personal benefit; nor may employment with the Company be used as leverage to gain favors from customers, news sources, suppliers or advertisers.
An area of potential conflict can occur when you offer to or accept gifts from a customer or supplier, or a person or company who would like to become a customer or supplier. Generally, you may not offer or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, entertainment or reimbursement of expenses or any other item of more than nominal value or that exceeds customary courtesies, nor may you offer or accept, directly or indirectly, payment, loans, services (other than in normal business transactions on standard commercial terms offered to the public generally), employment or other benefits from or to any person who furnishes or seeks to furnish news, material, equipment, supplies, advertisements or services to the Company through you. You should check with your local Human Resources Department to determine if any additional rules or procedures have been adopted at your newspaper or operation.
Personal Interest in Transactions
You should not represent the Company in any transaction in which you, a relative, business associate or someone significant to you has a direct or indirect interest either in the transaction or otherwise with a person involved in the transaction, or from which you, a relative, business associate or someone significant to you, including domestic partners, may benefit without first disclosing that interest to the appropriate personnel. For example, you should not represent the Company in hiring a relative as a vendor or independent contractor to perform work for the Company unless you have made your supervisor aware of the situation as described below. Relatives includes your spouse, sister, brother, mother, father, daughter, son, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, step relationships and in-laws.
If you are aware of any such related party transaction or potential related party transaction, you must fully disclose the transaction or potential transaction to your supervisor, or in the case of directors and executive officers, to the Board of Directors. Disclosure of all such relationships allows the Company to make a reasoned determination as to whether you will be able to impartially represent the Company in that transaction.
Loans to, or guarantees of obligations of, officers, directors, employees or members of their families are prohibited to the full extent required by applicable law or regulation or by the listing standards of The New York Stock Exchange.
Corporate Opportunities
Each officer, director and employee has a duty to advance the Company's legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises. Examples of prohibited conduct with respect to corporate opportunities include, but are not limited to, taking for yourself opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company property, information or position; using Company property, information or position for personal gain; or competing with the Company. If you have any doubt concerning your obligations with respect to any opportunity that presents itself to you, you should seek advice from your supervisor, the Publisher or President at your newspaper or operation, or the Company's General Counsel.
Outside Employment or Service
Officers and employees are expected to devote their full time and attention to the business of the Company during business hours. The Company is entitled to assume that the primary professional attention of its officers and employees is devoted to the interests of the Company and not to other activities, whether for-profit or charitable, except in ways and at times that do not conflict with the reasonable business needs of the Company. If other employment does or may present a potential conflict of interest, that employment must be approved in writing by the Publisher or President of your newspaper or operation. Employment will not be approved if it is considered to be in competition with the efforts of the Company, would reasonably be expected to subject the Company to criticism, will encroach on the standard Company work day, interfere with regular duties or necessitate long hours that may affect working effectiveness or otherwise create a conflict of interest. With respect to service as a director or trustee of any other company or charitable organization, requests for approval should be directed through regular reporting channels.
In order to avoid conflicts of interest, publishers and executive editors of the Company are required to obtain the approval of the Chief Executive Officer or a Vice President of Operations of McClatchy before accepting other employment or a position as a director or trustee of any other company or charitable organization. Officers of the Company must obtain the approval of the Chief Executive Officer.
All information you obtain as an officer, director or employee of the Company is the property of the Company and must be treated accordingly. Information not generally available to the public about the Company, its partners, suppliers, associates, news sources, advertisers and customers, including information that might be of use to competitors or harmful to the Company or its customers if disclosed, is confidential information. In every case, the Companys confidential information may not be disclosed by you to any person outside (and sometimes inside) the Company, including family members, for any reason other than an appropriate business purpose in light of the nature of the information. The only exception to this rule is information released in the ordinary course of business, disclosures required by legal process and information otherwise specifically authorized for release by the Company, customers, advertisers or others.
We must take steps to protect the confidential nature of documents and information both on and off the Companys premises. We must take care to disclose confidential information only on a "need-to-know" basis. When it is necessary to carry sensitive information off the premises, due care must be taken to protect its security. Confidential information in written form should not be brought to or left in public places, must not be transmitted to locations where the fax could be intercepted, must not be transmitted via an unsecured cell phone, e-mail or electronic data transmission, and must never be posted on the Internet or an electronic bulletin board. Confidential or sensitive information also should not be discussed in public places, on elevators, at restaurants or other locations where it might be overheard. Similarly, confidential information must not be shared with family or friends, or you will be responsible for their behavior. It is your responsibility to safeguard, secure and properly dispose of confidential information in accordance with the record retention policy of your particular newspaper or operation. This obligation extends to confidential information of third parties.
Your obligations with respect to confidential information of the Company continue even after your employment with the Company terminates.
Use or Disclosure of Confidential Information and Insider Trading
You should never trade securities on the basis of confidential information. Federal law and Company policy prohibit you, directly or indirectly, from purchasing or selling Company stock while in possession of material non-public information concerning the Company. All non-public information about the Company should be considered confidential information. This same prohibition applies to trading in the stock of other publicly held companies, such as existing or potential customers, suppliers, advertisers, business associates and news associates, on the basis of confidential information. The "tipping" of others who might make an investment decision on the basis of this information is also illegal. The Company also strongly discourages you from giving trading advice concerning the Company to other people, even when you do not possess material non-public information about the Company.
A more complete description of the Companys insider trading compliance policy can be obtained from the Companys General Counsel. The consequences of prohibited insider trading or tipping can be severe for you and the Company. If you have any questions about whether information is material or non-public or whether a particular purchase or sale of a security is allowable, it is essential that you contact the Company's General Counsel before entering into the transaction.
Compliance with Laws, Rules and Regulations
The Company is committed to full compliance with the laws of the cities, states and countries in which it operates. This includes, for example, those relating to antitrust and promoting fair competition, preventing bribery, illicit payments and corruption, insider trading laws and labor laws and practices, among others. When faced with situations in which questions of compliance or knowledge of the law arise, you should seek advice from the Legal Department.
Fair Dealing
Our goal is to be regarded as a company that does business with integrity. Accordingly, each employee should endeavor to deal fairly with the Company's customers, suppliers, competitors and employees. You should never take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair-dealing practices. This type of conduct could subject the Company to civil and even criminal penalties.
Payments to Government Officials
It is the Company's policy to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations governing contact and dealing with government employees and public officials. There are very few circumstances in which it is permissible or legal for you or the Company to give, accept or exchange (or agree to give, accept or exchange) anything of value (even for example, meals of nominal value) to or from a United States federal, state, local or municipal government official, public employee or other representative of a government body agency or department. Accordingly such payments are prohibited and any exceptions to this general prohibition must have the prior approval of the Legal Department.
Political Campaigns and Contributions
Personal contributions to political parties, candidates or committees are a matter of individual choice. Political contributions may not be made, or represented to have been made, by the Company. This policy covers not only direct contributions but also tickets to fund-raising dinners, program advertising, use of the Company's facilities, supplies, letterhead, corporate names, logos, trademarks or other intangible assets or use of working time and similar indirect assistance.
Editorial employees who participate in, or make contributions to, political campaigns or groups may compromise their standing as an objective journalist and/or create the appearance of a conflict of interest. For this reason, certain parameters or approval requirements may have been adopted by your newspaper or operation. If you are an editorial employee, you should check with your local Human Resources Department to determine if any such rules or procedures apply before participating in these types of activities.
You should endeavor to protect the Company's assets and ensure their proper use. Company assets are to be used only for legitimate business purposes of the Company and only by authorized employees or their designees. This includes both tangible and intangible property. Intangible assets include, but are not limited to, intellectual property such as trade secrets, patents, trademarks and copyrights; business, marketing and service plans; designs; databases; Company records; salary information; and any unpublished financial data and reports. Unauthorized alteration, destruction, use, disclosure or distribution of these assets violates Company policy and this Code of Conduct. Any such action, as well as theft or waste of, or carelessness in using these assets has a direct impact on the Company's operations and profitability.
Company Funds
Every employee is responsible for all Company funds over which he or she exercises control. Company agents and contractors should not be allowed to exercise control over Company funds. Company funds must be used only for Company business purposes. Expense reports must be accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
The integrity of the Company's record-keeping and reporting systems must be maintained and respected at all times. You are expected to record and report information accurately and honestly. This includes accurate reporting of time worked, business expenses incurred, production data and all other business-related activities. You should take care when preparing any Company document to ensure that it objectively and accurately reflects the facts of the situation.
Financial Records
Financial records of the Company must accurately reflect transactions and conform to generally accepted accounting principles and all applicable laws. No entry may be made or delayed on the Company's books and records that intentionally conceals, distorts or disguises the true nature of any transaction. No secret or unrecorded bank accounts, funds or assets may be established and no other practices may be used that could distort the records or reports of the Company's business, operating results or financial condition. Additionally, all documentation supporting a transaction should fully and accurately describe the nature of the transaction and be processed in a timely fashion.
SEC Reporting
All employees involved in the Company's reporting obligations as a publicly traded company are responsible for ensuring full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents filed or submitted by the Company to the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other public communications by the Company.
Record Retention
You should retain Company documents for the period of time specified in the record retention policy of your particular newspaper or operation and dispose of them in accordance with such policy.
Records on Legal Hold
A legal hold suspends all document destruction procedures in order to preserve appropriate records under special circumstances, such as litigation or government investigations. The Legal Department determines and identifies what types of Company records or documents are required to be placed under a legal hold. The Legal Department will notify you if a legal hold is placed on records for which you are responsible. You then must preserve and protect the necessary records in accordance with instructions from the Legal Department. Records or supporting documents that have been placed under a legal hold must not be destroyed, altered or modified under any circumstances. A legal hold remains effective until it is officially released in writing by the Legal Department. If you are unsure whether a document has been placed under a legal hold, you should preserve and protect that document while you check with the Legal Department.
Reporting Suspected Violations
The Company's efforts to ensure observance of, and adherence to, the goals and policies outlined in this Code of Conduct require your cooperation. You are expected to bring any instance, occurrence or practice that you, in good faith, believe is inconsistent with or in violation of this Code of Conduct to the attention of your supervisor, the Publisher or President of your newspaper or operation or the Company's General Counsel. The following is an approach to dealing with potential problem situations.
Discussion of Possible Problems With Company Management. In the event you believe a violation of this Code of Conduct has occurred or you have observed or become aware of conduct which appears to be contrary to this Code of Conduct, you are encouraged to discuss the situation with your immediate supervisor. If it would be inappropriate to discuss the issue with your supervisor or the senior Human Resources representative, you should contact the Companys General Counsel, Billie McConkey, at email@example.com (or 916-321-1940). Members of the Board should contact the Companys Chief Executive Officer and/or General Counsel. If the matter concerns the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Financial Officer or relates to accounting or auditing issues, concerns or reports of possible violation may be submitted in writing to the Chair of the Companys Audit Committee c/o the Board Secretary, P.O. Box 15779, Sacramento, California 95852-0779. Alternatively, you may use the confidential hotline number or email address that has been established by the Company. You can obtain the Hotline information at the Companys intranet website or from your local Human Resources Department. Information about the Hotline is also posted at your newspaper or operation.
Use of Common Sense and Good Judgment. You are expected to become familiar with and to understand the requirements of this Code of Conduct. If you become aware of a suspected violation, dont try to investigate it or resolve it on your own. Prompt disclosure to the appropriate parties is vital to ensuring a thorough and timely investigation and resolution. A violation of this Code of Conduct is a serious matter and could have legal implications. Allegations of such behavior are not taken lightly and should not be made to embarrass someone or put him or her in a false light. Reports of suspected violations should always be made in good faith.
Internal Investigation. When an alleged violation of this Code of Conduct is reported, the Company shall take prompt, objective and appropriate action, which may involve an internal investigation. You are expected to cooperate in internal investigations of misconduct.
No Fear of Retaliation. It is a federal crime for anyone to intentionally retaliate against any person who provides truthful information to a law enforcement official concerning a possible violation of any federal law. In cases in which you report a suspected violation in good faith and are not engaged in the questionable conduct, the Company will attempt to keep its discussions and actions confidential to the greatest extent possible. In the course of its investigation, the Company may find it necessary to share information with others on a "need to know" basis. No retaliation shall be taken against you for reporting alleged violations while acting in good faith. If you feel you have been retaliated against in any way, you should contact the senior Human Resources representative at your newspaper or operation or the Company's General Counsel.
Publication of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The most current version of this Code of Conduct will be posted and maintained on the Company's website.
Waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Any waiver of this Code of Conduct for executive officers or directors may be made only by the Board of Directors or a committee of the Board of Directors and will be promptly disclosed to shareholders.

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"Significant" meaning a top 6 forward?..No.
Do you honestly believe Kenny and the Wings will make a significant move by the deadline?
But I do think there's a good chance of adding a 3rd/4th line forward with some size, and who won't back down from a scrap (Moen, and Gaustad).


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Q. Over the last couple of weeks, I've been getting a lot of spam type e-mails with a PDF attachment. My virus protection software says that no virus is found on them, but since I don't know the senders and it's obviously a spam of some kind, I haven't opened any of them and just deleted them. I'm curious, though. Have you seen these and do you have any idea what they are?
A. First, let me say "good for you" in regards to seeing a message in your mailbox and not opening the attachment when you did not recognize the sender. That is a very good security practice and helps keep your computer safe.
What you are seeing is a new form of e-mail advertisement (spam) that uses a PDF file to deliver the actual message.
If you were to open the PDF file you would see the message the advertisers wanted you to read.
It's best if you just delete these since even PDF files, in rare circumstances, can be used to deliver a virus to your computer.


text: DATE=9/5/2000 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE=CLINTON - RUSSIA (L-ONITER) NUMBER=2-266166 BYLINE=DEBORAH TATE DATELINE=WHITE HOUSE CONTENT= VOICED AT: INTRO: President Clinton meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations Millenium Summit in New York. Correspondent Deborah Tate reports the two leaders are expected to discuss a broad agenda. Text: The meeting with Mr. Putin comes just days after Mr. Clinton announced he is leaving a decision on whether the United States will deploy a missile defense system to his successor. The issue has been an irritant to U-S - Russian relations. Although Washington argues such a system would protect against missiles fired by countries like Iraq or North Korea, Moscow believes it would violate the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and undermine nuclear deterrence. Mr. Clinton Friday cited diplomatic complications as well as recent test failures as reasons for deferring the deployment decision. But he said development of the program would continue. The President is expected to use his meeting with his Russian counterpart Wednesday to narrow the differences over the proposed U-S missile shield. U-S National Security Advisor Sandy Berger says the two leaders - who will be meeting for the third time in three months - are also expected to discuss arms control, non-proliferation, and regional issues, including North Korea, the Middle East peace process, and the Balkans. In addition, Mr. Berger says, Mr. Clinton will use the occasion to personally renew his appeal to Russia to respect the freedom of the press. The United States had expressed concern over the brief imprisonment of Russian media tycoon Vladimir Gusinsky on embezzlement charges in June. At the time, Mr. Putin sought to distance himself from the case - saying the prosecutor's office was an independent agency beyond his control. Prosecutors dropped the case late last month - citing lack of evidence. (Signed) NEB/DAT/ENE/FC 05-Sep-2000 16:51 PM EDT (05-Sep-2000 2051 UTC) NNNN Source: Voice of America .


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PENNSVILLE TWP. -- They are on their feet all day long on concrete floors, which a group of elementary school teachers felt was one reason to revise a proposed dress code policy for staff to include sneakers.
The board of education passed the policy on first reading Monday, with board member John Penn being the single dissenting vote, but they acknowledged changes could be made before it is brought up for adoption in two weeks.
Fran Riley, a first-grade teacher at Valley Park Elementary School, gave the board a petition signed by 59 people at Valley Park and Central Park Elementary schools.
She urged the board to consider the fact that their working environment is different from the middle and high schools.
"We agree that we need to dress appropriately," she said, but added if they are more comfortable, they will be better employees.


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FOR A FIGHTER with only 14 professional bouts under his belt, there sure is a lot of boxing-circle buzz around Philadelphia heavyweight Bryant Jennings.
Earlier this month on NBC Sports Network, renowned trainer Freddie Roach called him "the best prospect America has right now in the heavyweight division."
Then on Saturday night in Newark, N.J., Jennings dismantled Steve Collins to capture the vacant USBA title. Fighting on NBCSN for the third time this year, he won all 10 rounds on all three score cards in dominating fashion.


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Classic Caesar Salad
5 Feb 2014
Full disclosure, what you're about to read is a complete first world problem…one of my big challenges is balancing my desire to be a domestic goddess with the reality of a 50-60 hour work week. I wish I could come home from work and feel energized to cook something elaborate and still get it on the table before the sunrises again. This doesn't even include the washing up afterwards! The times where I have managed to pull off something slightly more elaborate than the basics always included serious pre-planning, grocery shopping, and extra caffeine right around 5 or 6 o'clock.
I have such a new found appreciation and understanding of what an incredible feat it was for my Mom to put delicious meals on the table night after night. Fortunately she's starting to fill me in on some of the tips of the trade and insider secrets. This one is "make double batches". There was always a quart sized mason jar of this caesar salad dressing sitting in the fridge ready to top over some quickly chopped up lettuce and rotisserie chicken. No need to pull the cook book down from the shelf either – this recipe has been taped to the inside of our cupboard door for as long as I can remember. It is an absolute family staple.
You'll find this version is a bit different from the creamy mayonnaise based version you tend to find at restaurants. It is taken directly from the 1973 edition of the Joy of Cooking and is more garlic and lemon infused!
- 1 Clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1 Tbs anchovy paste
- 3 Tbs wine vinegar
- Juice 1 lemon
- 1 Coddled egg (boil it for 90 seconds)
- 1 Small Ciabatta loaf or other crusty bread
- 2 Tbs Olive Oil
- 2-3 Tbs shaved parmesan
- 1 Head Romain Lettuce, washed and ripped into bite size pieces
- Combine all ingredients into a large jug and shake to combine.
- Heat the oven to 200C. Tear the bread into bite size pieces. Toss in a bowl with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Spread out on a cooking sheet and bake for 8-10 mins, turning the croutons a few times during cooking so they brown evenly.
- Toss the lettuce with the dressing, chicken, parmesan and croutons. Serve and enjoy!


text: KGB Chairman Yuri Andropov authorized the formation of group Alfa on 28 July 1974 via a unique, hand-written letter. Officially designated Group A, the media came to refer to the unit as "Alfa" after 1991. This unit has taken part in virtually all hostage rescue operations in Russia since its formation. The decision on creation of group Vympel ( Pennant ) was accepted at the closed session of ministerial Council USSR and agency of the central committee communist party of the Soviet Union. Missions of group: realization reconnaissance - subversive operations, struggle with terrorist and guerilla groups in territory of other states, protection and evacuation of the citizens and establishments USSR abroad, capture of the important objects of the opponent (HYDROELECTRIC POWER STATION, NUCLEAR POWER STATION, chemical and enterprises of oil etc.), protection of the important objects against the saboteurs of the opponent. All these operations should be conducted at interaction with intelligence investigation. During war in Afghanistan the employees were occupied with investigation, data gathering, acts of sabotage. They have penetrated into groups of mujahideen, Pushed together groups among themselves, order a misinformation, freed the soldier from captivities. In 1991 to problems of group the problem on clearing of the terrorists of the grasped important objects was added.


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NANTERRE, France - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been detained and is reportedly being questioned by financial investigators in a corruption probe.
A judicial official said Tuesday that Sarkozy is in custody in the Paris suburb of Nanterre.
The official, who was not authorized to be publicly named discussing an ongoing investigation, would not provide further details.
French media reports say Sarkozy is being questioned in an investigation into financing for his 2007 presidential campaign. The case centres around whether Sarkozy and his lawyer were kept informed of insider information on the investigation by a friendly magistrate.
Sarkozy and his lawyer have denied wrongdoing. Sarkozy is considering a political comeback after his 2012 defeat by President Francois Hollande.
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Winvian Indulges the Inner Child
June 18, 2014
By: Five Star Alliance
Winvian is a former farm set amidst 113 acres of Connecticut countryside. It features 18 individually architecturally designed cottages, including the whimsical Treehouse. The 780 square foot hideaway is suspended 35 feet above the forest floor, and is sure to indulge every adult's inner child.
The first floor bedroom has a king-sized bed, a gas fireplace, steam shower and Jacuzzi. The second floor lounge has a wood-burning fireplace, a queen-sized sleeper sofa, a full bar and grand, treetop views of the New England forest below.
Each five-star resort cottage has its full share of traditional and not-so-traditional indulgences: king-sized beds, a patio or screened porch, fabulous bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs and rainfall steam showers, fireplaces, state of the art BOSE stereo systems, flat screen televisions, free Wi-Fi, wet bars, Nespresso coffee, Harney & Sons Fine Tea, espresso – and anything else you desire is only a phone call away.
Winvian features both all-inclusive and a la carte rates.
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October 29, 2013
By: Five Star Alliance
Winvian's signature feature of the resort is eighteen individually architecturally designed cottages. Pictured below is the Artist Cottage. Based on a 1920's artist's bungalow with an overall feel of wood, stained glass and gingerbread, this cottage has many artistic details such as ceramic shard sculpted mirrors and custom art tile inserts in the bathroom. The bedroom boasts a custom made four poster bed with a barrel vaulted wooden canopy. The living room has an adjoining artist's studio with open canvases that feature various mediums (water colors, acrylics and oils) that encourage guests to be artistic.
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From 1991 to 1999, United Methodist churches 250 miles apart had a human connection and didn't know it. The bond was one of the traits that Christians are supposed to have in common: compassion.
Jerry Beyer, the coroner in Paducah, Ky., was faced with an especially unpleasant task Sept. 30, 1991. He had to pronounce dead a handsome young man who had fallen 300 feet from an airplane. No one in Paducah knew who the unfortunate stranger was.
The man had wanted to go out West. He had tried to trade a leather jacket to a Paducah airport employee for a plane ticket. When that didn't work, he ran out onto the runway and jumped onto the bottom structure of a plane. As the aircraft rose, he fell.
Much later, Beyer was quoted by Cathy Farmer, a writer for the United Methodist News Service: "I autopsied the young man, fingerprinted him and took pictures. I wanted to find his family. I have children of my own, and I know I'd want to know what happened to them."
The same week, Jerry and Dee Duecker had begun looking for Jerry's son. Brian Duecker, 28, had a troubled history of schizophrenia. Brian could hold things together long enough for such achievements as running marathons, and his toned muscles showed it. But his illness wouldn't let him hold a job. And sometimes he thought people were following him. He often did things without understanding the consequences.
His dad, Jerry, ran a business and also was pastor of two small United Methodist churches outside Cincinnati. Jerry and Dee had provided Brian an apartment where he lived alone, but when they hadn't seen Brian for a couple of days, they contacted the Cincinnati police.
According to Paducah Sun reporter Bill Bartleman, who later wrote about Brian, family members found in his Ohio apartment the young man's ID, a note saying he wanted to climb mountains in the West and a handwritten will.
Meanwhile, in Kentucky, Beyer still tried to find out John Doe's identity. He had no luck. After a year, the airport victim was buried and Geary preached at a memorial service attended by 150 people who had no idea who the man was. Geary later told the UM writer that he read a verse from Leviticus where God tells his people to "welcome the stranger, the alien at their gate."
John Doe wasn't buried in a pauper's grave. A plot in the city's well-kept cemetery was donated along with a headstone that described him as "unidentified, about 25 years of age, fell to his death from an airplane at Barkley Regional Airport, Sept. 30, 1991."
Members of the Concord church and others in Paducah sent flowers. Florist Claudia Speed made up a spray of roses with a note that said, "From your mother. I know she cares."
In 1992, Beyer convinced the "Unsolved Mysteries" TV show to do a report on John Doe, but nothing resulted. Paducah residents didn't forget, though. On Sept. 30 every year, they brought flowers to his grave.
It took until 1997 before a tentative link was made. Dee Duecker, still in Ohio, saw a rerun of the "Unsolved Mysteries" show. She called authorities, but they said the descriptions didn't match.
Beyer still was busy, however. He talked Bartleman into writing an update on John Doe. Bartleman, meanwhile, uploaded his stories on the tragedy to his personal Web site.
By then, Dee Duecker also was heavy into the Internet. She did a search for the Paducah airport death and found Bartleman's stories. She e-mailed him for more facts. Bartleman, in turn, looked at the Duecker Web site and saw a picture of Brian. He compared it to Beyer's autopsy photos. The reporter and coroner did more checks, including fingerprints. They matched.
"We spent so many years trying to find Brian," Jerry Duecker told Farmer. "It was difficult to lose him, but it was so comforting to know that he was adopted by the community, that he had a Christian burial."
In June 1999, the Dueckers visited Brian's grave in Paducah. They thanked the members of Concord United Methodist Church for "taking in" their son. A few months later, a second marker was added to the grave. It filled in the blanks: "Brian Stanley Duecker, born in Cincinnati Mar. 9, 1963. His memory will forever remain in our hearts."
The family might someday move Brian closer to home, but for now, they are comfortable leaving him with his new family.
Bartleman's Web site still has stories about Brian. The Dueckers' site, in addition to uplifting poems and Bible verses, includes pictures of Brian. In one, he runs confidently in a race. In a photo taken years earlier, he poses in suit and tie, his soft eyes belying the torment his illness already was causing.
The Dueckers also offer Internet music: "You're at Peace in His Love"; "Stairway to Heaven," one of Brian's favorite songs; and "Fire and Rain," James Taylor's expression of loss.
The Dueckers also provide facts on mental illness. The sentiments of Paducah residents are summed up in this comment by Robin Newberry, who wrote it in the newspaper to Brian's family:
"May they know that we cared for him as best we know how, and that we will be honored to keep him among us."
Mike Haynes teaches journalism at Amarillo College.
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> Best quad rail for a DPMS Oracle
September 30, 2012, 08:48 PM
I am looking for a decent quad rail that will drop in to a DPMS oracle that won't brake the bank.
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Best? you'll get a different answer from each person.
What is your budget?
What will you be doing with the rifle?
What will you be hanging off the rail?
Do you want drop in, free float, etc?
UTG is a very affordable drop in. I found that the material seemed softer than most AR parts. Otherwise it will work.
There are quite a few drop in quad rails below $150. YHM, Troy, Midwest Industries. All are very good quality.
Look at Primary Arms.
October 1, 2012, 11:14 PM
Looking for a drop in under $100. I would like to be able to hang a light off it and a handgrip.
October 2, 2012, 05:31 AM
Magpul MOE with accessory rails. Approx 35 for the handguard and 8-10 for each rail.You can also avoid the bottom rail by purchasing a Magpul front grip designed to attach to the handguard, lowering your cost.
October 2, 2012, 02:27 PM
I'm not real fond of how the magpul looks. i don't like the fact that you have to purchase and install the rails separately. I like the looks of the tradiional quad rail. My concern is that I get the correct length and the gas tube has the proper clearence. I've seen carbine length quad rails range fron 6.5 to 7 inches in length. The first one recommended on this thread measured 6.7 inches in length, which happens most closely match the foregrip on my DPMS Oracle. For the quad rail to drop in, I would assume that it would have to be the exact length of the original grip. Is there any leeway I n the length of the replacement?
October 2, 2012, 03:53 PM
My first suggestion would be the Magpul MOE forearm as well. It will do anything an aluminum drop-in quad rail will do, and it will do it while being lighter, less expensive, and more ergonomic.
That said, if you must have a drop-in quadrail, a good choice would be the Daniel Defense EZ Rail:
or the Troy Battlerail Drop-In:
A less expensive, but still good-quality option would be the Midwest Industries MCTAR-17:
Avoid the junk from UTG/Weaver/Mako/whoever.
For the quad rail to drop in, I would assume that it would have to be the exact length of the original grip. Is there any leeway in the length of the replacement?
There is a little leeway in there due to the delta ring spring. Anything marked for a "carbine" should work in theory, assuming your rifle is in spec.
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Questions regarding Marysville Councilwoman Ann Simonetti's residency and eligibility to serve on the body highlighted the July 9 meeting of Marysville Borough Council.
Borough resident Brian Webster said that he did not want to blindside anyone, but felt the issue needed to be addressed, noting the issue has been the topic of rumor and speculation for months.
He stated many in the community no longer believe she resides in the borough as she has been spending a large amount of time in Lancaster County following her March 2011 divorce.
Another member of the crowd defended Simonetti stating she still owns property, receives mail, and considers her domicile to be in Marysville, which makes her eligible to sit on council.
Simonetti was at the meeting and refused comment other than to say that she was a legitimate resident of the borough.
Following the meeting, Webster called Simonetti's residency issue "the worst kept secret in Marysville" and stated two state agencies are looking into the issue.
Marysville engineer Ron Brown told borough council that sewer lines on Linden Avenue are completed, but the street has incurred heavy damage in the process.
In other action at the meeting, the water authority would like to replace all the laterals on Linden as well, and Brown noted this is the time to do it, before the street gets redone. He recommended the borough work closely with the water and sewer authorities to achieve the best results.
Overall, Brown stated the contractor is making good progress on the $4.3 million project to separate Marysville's storm and sanitary sewers. Maple Street should be completed by early fall.
The authorities are running remote control cameras through the pipes to evaluate the system and identify trouble spots.
Brown recommended the borough should pick out some streets to overhaul, and suggested Linden should be at the top of the list. However, he did note that if a street is re-constructed, ADA pedestrian ramps would need to be brought to current code, which could run as high as $50,000 on Linden.
Some of the cost could be covered by projected savings in the current sewer project. An estimated $25,000 will be saved by using slag instead of stone for base material, and there may be additional savings by reclaiming the street (essentially tearing up the existing street and recycling the material into the new paving instead of using new).
Brown also was happy to report that a long laundry list of work concerning the sewer plant was near completion.
A resident at the meeting was concerned that a pile of pipes, needed for the ongoing sewer line separation project, obstructs the view of motorists pulling from Pine Street onto Vine. The resident also believed the contractor's storing pipe at that location violated zoning law.
Borough Manager Scott Weaver said they are aware of the issue, and are looking for an alternative place to store the pipe until the work is completed.
Council President Sherree Knight offered the use of part of her driveway since she lives right across the street, but no official action was taken.
In one final piece of sewer news, due to a low point in the main as it approaches the sewer plant, some parts of the pipe under Kings Highway are 50 percent full of water. Work is planned to rectify the situation.
Council approved a refuse hauling contract with Interstate Waste Services for $191,516, with a provision that if the number of customers increases by more than 5 percent, a extra $12.85 will be paid per additional customer.
Councilman Dave Magee noted he was pleased with Interstate's service, and their employees seem very considerate.
Council took no action on a request to allow parking on both sides of the street on Sunday mornings in the 300 block of Front Street.
A religious organization had moved into a former church at 303 Front St., but no longer holds services there, making the request a moot issue.
Electronics recycling is coming to Marysville. There were no details spelled out, but council stated a regular drop-off point for unwanted electronics will be set up. Magee thought the borough might generate some revenue from the venture.
Council approved replacing computers for secretary Connie Zitsch and Weaver. Both reported their current computers are running extremely slow.
There was some debate about delaying the purchase until Windows 8 is released this fall. Weaver stated he will consult with the "computer guy" before making a purchase.
An $1,800 contract was awarded to Emory Transmission to replace the transmission in the borough's 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. The former police car has 121,000 miles, and was reported in otherwise good condition. The borough turned down two lower bids in order to get a three-year/36,000-mile warranty.
The motion passed 4-1 with Magee opposing. Councilmen Roger Barrick and Stephen Copp were not present.
The borough is planning to sell a police bicycle it has in inventory at the Capital Region Council of Governments auction on July 18. The bike was a gift from the Lions Club to the borough several years ago, but none of the Marysville officers are certified as bike cops. It also was noted the borough's terrain makes police work on a bicycle somewhat impractical.
The borough is applying for a grant to redesign the boat launch area and stabilize a nearby bank. The ultimate goal is creation of a boating trail starting in Liverpool and ending in Marysville, and for Marysville to get official designation as a river town.
It was noted that this could be a big benefit to business in the borough, as Blue Mountain Outfitters is in Marysville. Being at the end of the trail, should help restaurants in town, as well.


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Plan-It-X Fest
Powderhorn Park & Walker Church
When it comes to reclaiming the spirit of what punk rock is all about,
nobody does it better than Plan-It-X Records. The label, based out of
Bloomington, Ind., lives by the slogan "if it ain't cheap,
it ain't punk." Widespread love of the label's bands—This
Bike is a Pipe Bomb, Defiance Ohio and others—is spread through
basement shows, word of mouth and hand-drawn flyers rather than advertisements
and glossy photos. With its DIY ethic and positive attitude Plan-It-X
manages to wrest a bit of spirit back from the Blink 182-ization of punk
rock, and what's more, the label and its bands have a great time
doing it. Hence, it's no surprise that Plan-It-X's summer
tour involves nine bands, and one book distro, traveling together on a
school bus for one month. The Plan-It-X festivities in Minneapolis will
go all day, starting at noon in Powderhorn Park with a vegan potluck,
DIY demos (such as stenciling) and games. At 5 p.m. the Fest will move
to Walker Church, where 11 bands will rock the altar. With Defiance Ohio,
The Door-Keys, Ghost Mice, Madeline, One Reason, Rosa, The Max Levine
Ensemble, Erin Tobey and This Bike is a Pipe Bomb. Noon skill share/5
p.m. show. $10 for show. All Ages. 3104 16th Ave. S., Mpls. Plan-It-X.com.
The Triple Rock Social Club
The dynamic brotherly duo of Jeremy and Ben Gordon have been turning plenty
of heads since relocating to the Twin Cities from their native Wisconsin
a few years back. Their anglophile-pop-lovers-dream-come-true debut as
the Vestals saw the boys and their bandmates touring the globe and getting
some serious press props (the latest from British rock mag royalty Mojo).
Not content to simply bask in the glory of their press clippings, the
Vestals are currently working on a follow-up album with noted producer
Jim Wirt (who's manned the boards for the likes of No Doubt and
Incubus), so expect plenty of new tunes, dueling vocals and buttery guitar
hooks at tonight's gig. With The Telescopes, Ghost in the Radio,
Back Seat Goodbye. 5p.m. $6. All Ages. 629 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 612-333-7399.
Rob van Alstyne
Alec Soth and Andrei Codrescu
Walker Art Center
Thursday the Walker's Contemporary Art in Conversation features
the interaction of renowned photographer Alec Soth and National Public
Radio's Andrei Codrescu. Photographer Alec Soth's "Sleeping
by the Mississippi" (Steidl, 2004) is a surreal documentation of
life along the river, which shows just how little time has affected those
in the sleepy towns dotting the river's path. With a Lynch-esque
style of creepiness, Soth finds captivating moments in decrepit buildings
and isolated lives. Soth will be engaged in conversation with NPR's
Codrescu, whose work for the station has included lamentations on travel.
Both will offer views from the opposite ends of the river as Codrescu
is a Minneapolis native while Soth hails from Louisiana. Codrescu has
also authored numerous novels, short stories and essays and is a professor
of English at Louisiana State University. He is also the editor of "Exquisite
Corpse," a monthly book review site. 7 p.m. Free. 1750 Hennepin
Ave. ADRIENNE URBANSKI
St. Peter Claver Church
Once a close-knit, historically black neighborhood of St. Paul, the Rondo
Avenue community was split apart by the construction of Interstate 94
in the early 1960s. In 1982, a small group of residents created Rondo
Days in hopes of reclaiming this lost sense of community. Today Rondo
Days has the largest African-American parade and festival in the state
of Minnesota. Attracting a culturally diverse crowd, the festival's
musical offerings also include not only gospel and Hip-Hop, but also traditional
Mexican and Asian music. Rondo Days begin this Thursday and last through
Sunday, with a parade on Saturday. Free. Parade starts 10 a.m. Sat. at
375 N. Oxford St. and goes to the festival site at Dunning Field. RondoDays.org
Scott Russell Sanders
Open Book
Russell Sanders has written children's books, science fiction,
fantas and historical fiction, but is perhaps best known for his gently
radical, deeply spiritual and passionately conservationist essays about
the natural world. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 1011 Washington Ave.,
Mpls. 612-215-2650. BRIAN KALLER
Babylon Fundraiser
Black Dog Café
Babylon Art and Cultural Center was created in July 2001 by a group of
visual artists, poets, performers and filmmakers committed to creativity
and social activism. Politically supercharged in the wake September 11,
2001, Babylon's artists aimed to strike a balance against all of
the pro-war brouhaha championed by the Bush administration. A tragic fire
destroyed the group's Lake Street home in January 2004, but Babylon
lives on as The Babylon Collective, focusing their energies on special
projects. This August, 10 local Twin Cities artists are embarking on a
muralists' caravan to Mexico for the Art of Resistance conference
in Mexico City. From there they'll travel to southern, marginalized
regions of the country, painting murals along the way with local communities.
This Friday Babylon is hosting a closing party and silent auction to raise
money for the travelers. All the work on display and in the auction was
donated by local artists, and there will also be a table of smaller wares
for sale. Meet the artists going on the caravan (Shepard Fairey, Amy Rice,
Barry Newman, James Denoyer, Max Arouse and Amy Swanson) and learn more
about the trip. Live music provided by Robert Evershed's Latin jazz/funk
band. 7 – 10 p.m. 308 Prince St., St. Paul. 651-228-9274 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Ashtray Hearts, Haley Bonar
The Turf Club
of the Twin Cities' finer talents in the field of pastoral pop (and
among the more live gig reclusive at that), The Ashtray Hearts and Haley
Bonar promise a night of acoustic lamentation guaranteed to get that tear
in your beer nice and large. The Ashtray Hearts are playing their second
local gig since the release of their sophomore album, Perfect Halves,
which adds a bit of rock 'n' roll fire to the sextet's
previously placid sound This gig actually marks the kickoff date for an
extensive two-week trek out East and back, so be sure to attend and give
the crew a proper send-off. Also on the bill is former Duluth teen wonder
Haley Bonar—she's still a wonder, just now relocated to the
Twin Cities at the ripe old age of 22. Since moving to Minneapolis Bonar's
assembled a new band (featuring Mason Jennings' bass player Christopher
Morrisey and Vicious Vicious drummer Adrian Suarez) and re-started work
on her highly anticipated sophomore album (Bonar was unhappy with her
first round of recording sessions last year). Does a local concert bill
get much better than this? With Carolina. 9 p.m. $5. 21+. The Corner
of University and Snelling Avenue, St. Paul. 651-647-0486. van
On Stress
The Terminal Bar
I know what you're thinking, does the Twin Cities scene really need
another melancholy country-tinged rock band? Well, in most cases I would
agree with you and say no, but as long as new groups like High On Stress
keep popping up out of the woodwork it's clear that the local well
in this particular musical area is far from running dry. With local ace
producer Jon Tranberry (Valet, Plastic Constellations), handling bass
duties in the group it comes as little surprise that High On Stress'
debut album, Moonlight Girls, sounds perfectly polished, but what
makes it all worthwhile is that front man Nicholas Leet's alternately
gritty and pretty songs live up to the production's high standards.
High On Stress mark yet another welcome addition to the already burgeoning
local alt. country scene. With Duplomacy, Iron Lung, House of Mercy Band.
9 p.m. $5. 21+. 409 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 612-623-4545. van
Bishop Allen
The 400 Bar
first stumbled across Brooklyn four-piece Bishop Allen when witnessing
front man Justin Rice's acting turn in the independent film "Mutual
Appreciation" at this year's Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Film Festival. Rice played an aloof musician struggling to make it after
relocating to New York City, and in a pivotal scene we get to see his
character's gig at Brooklyn venue North Six. The song Rice performed
on screen rocked, so much so that I had a sneaking suspicion this wasn't
an actor playing a musician as it was the other way around. Shortly thereafter
my suspicions were proven correct and I discovered the joys of Rice's
band Bishop Allen. The group's already managed to make quite a dent
on the national scene since their 2003 debut Charm School was released,
all this despite having no proper representation (no publicists, no booking
agents—just rock). Their buzzy percolated pop recalls early Elvis
Costello and plenty of other new wave nostalgia, while also sounding decidedly
modern. As with all quality pop rock delivered with panache, comparisons
can't really do this band justice—you'll just have to
go and see them for yourself. With We Are Scientists, Cowboy Curtis.
9 p.m. $5 adv/ $7 door. 400 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 612-332-2903. van
The Oil Factor
St. Joan of Arc Church
WAMM (Women Against Military Madness) is sponsoring a screening of "The
Oil Factor." A joint effort by French journalist Gerard Ungerman
and his wife, Audrey Brohy, "The Oil Factor" examines the
ties between the oil industry and the military invasions of the Middle
East. Much of the film's footage was a result of the couple's
trips to Colombia, Iraq, Jordan, Pakistan and Afghanistan in 2003. They
even ventured into Taliban camps, all for the sake of their film. Narrated
by Ed Asner, the film also includes interviews with author Noam Chomsky,
retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski and Project for
the New American Century Director Gary Schmitt. Opting to show the film
in smaller venues, Ungerman has been screening it in neighborhoods across
the U.S. "The media here does not offer people any large avenues
for dissent, but we have a lot of tiny rivers that can do the same thing,"
Ungerman said in his June
8 interview with Pulse. 6:30 p.m. Free. 4537 3rd Ave. S., Mpls.


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Victorian floor tiles
Floor tiles are common in the hallways and paths of Victorian and Edwardian houses.
These are usually of two different types described as encaustic tiles or quarry tiles. Encaustic tiles are decorated with coloured clay inlays. The leather-hard clay was stamped with an impression of the design, which was then filled with a contrasting colour liquid clay 'slip'. Once dried, the excess fill was scraped away to reveal the design. Encaustic tiles may be glazed or unglazed. Quarry tiles are unglazed and often laid in a geometric pattern of contrasting colours.
Unglazed tiles have a matt surface that tends to hold the dirt. They have often accumulated a variety of floor polishes, wax, varnish, paint or lino adhesive. Over time, the rich bright colours on the tiles become obscured by such layers.
1. Remove loose dirt and dust by brushing or vacuuming.
2. Use a scalpel to carefully remove hard deposits, paint spots or very thick varnish layers. Take care not to scratch the tile with a scalpel - you will need to judge the safest angle and pressure required.
3. Add a little detergent (one drop of detergent per litre of water) to bowl of warm water. Use a stencil brush or nail brush with natural bristles to apply the water to a small area about 10 sq cm. Using a circular motion, blot the surface with a paper towel to remove the dirt. Repeat this process, then blot dry before moving on to the next area.
It may be possible to remove waxy deposits with solvents such as white spirit, methylated spirits or a 50:50 mixture of white spirit and water with a drop or two of detergent. Use the solvent on a small swab and apply to an area about 2 sq cm at a time. Work on one tile at a time and blot clean and dry before you move on. It may seem a bit fussy to work on such a small scale in a large tiled area, but it allows you to limit your exposure to solvent fumes and work in a controllable way. Although it is often easier and quicker to use more aggressive methods, these may damage the tiles, particularly if used repeatedly over the long life of the floor.
Proprietary paint stripper can be used to remove paint or varnish. Test a small area first and follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe usage. This should also be applied following a controlled approach as described above.
As a general rule it is best to avoid applying a sealant because they don't allow tiles to 'breathe', thus trapping damp below and encouraging mould growth. A build-up of silicone sealant can be almost impossible to remove. For housekeeping, use a mat at the doorway and vacuum or sweep regularly.


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Economic Indicators Roundup (September 3, 2013)
Economic indicators are everywhere, so this is kind of like a dashboard that I like to follow. For each indicator, I will try to give you a brief description, the latest reading and what I understand to be its implications. For simplicity, I will assign each a rating of positive, neutral or negative. For the economic indicators, I will denote in each one's section how I decide which rating to give it. At the end, I assign an overall rating, but this is just to guide me in my takeaway of where things stand. It's not scientifically rigorous or anything.
- Positive – indicative of a healthy, growing economy.
- Neutral – indicative of a slow or no growth economy but not a contracting (recession) economy.
- Negative – indicative of a shrinking economy or recession.
(NOTE: For a "Quick 'n Easy" read, just review the labeled white boxes, then skip to my "Easy Take" summary at the end. You can review any charts/graphs afterward. I want to make sure no one is intimidated by the length of my posts, even though I'm trying to making them easy …)
Quick Summary
|Indicator (Click for details – only works if full article is open)
|Current Rating (change from previous roundup)
|ADS Business Conditions Index
|Bloomberg Financial Conditions Index
|Daily Consumer Leading Indicators
|Citigroup Economic Surprise Index
|Employment Trends Index
|Chicago Fed National Activity Index
|Easynomics Real Estate Price Stability Index
|Easy Trends Dashboard
|+2.72 = Clearly in a positive direction, with very few unconfirmed trends or off-trend readings
NOTE: You may be reading an outdated analysis. Please visit my latest economic indicators roundup.
Economic Indicator: ADS Business Conditions Index | NEUTRAL
Easy Intro to ADS Business Conditions Index | Link to Source | Latest Date This Info Represents: August 24, 2013
Quick 'n Easy
A combination of several key indicators of business conditions suggests, with high confidence, that at the end of June 2013 (most recent date for which there is data for all components of the index), conditions were a little worse than average (-0.219). As of about a week and a half ago, it suggested, with low confidence, that current conditions were slightly below average (-0.124), historically speaking. The index suggests that economic activity has mostly remained below average since the start of 2013.
Easy Description: Combines several indicators together to describe current business conditions. A value above zero means that conditions are better than average, but below zero means worse than average.
Latest Readings:
August 24, 2013: Negative (-) 0.124 (includes weekly unemployment figures and maybe one other indicator)
One week prior: Negative (-) 0.142
One month prior: Negative (-) 0.195
One quarter prior: Negative (-) 0.121
The most recent date for which there is data for all components of the index is end of June 2013, when conditions were a little worse than average (-0.219).
Implications: After the wild roller coaster ride from late November 2012 (peak) to mid-January 2013 (valley), which was most likely a side-effect of the personal income being affected artificially by companies pulling their dividends ahead to give people beneficial tax treatment, we've generally seen below average conditions.
Preliminary data from July onward suggest that conditions have remained below average. But as more data begin to come in, the assessment may change. That's why it's important not to put too much stock into data to the right of the first vertical line, and even less importance on data to the right of the second line.
Additional Info: This index provides confident readings about the past when all of the indicators have been collected (everything to the left of the left-most vertical line). The readings in between the two vertical lines are somewhat less confident because they include some, but not all, of the indicators. And the latest reading always falls to the right of the right-most vertical line and includes only a couple of indicators.
Easynomics Rating Methodology: For this index, I will use the very latest reading and rate anything between zero and minus (-) 1.00 as "neutral" – anything above or below that will be rated "positive" or "negative" respectively.
Economic Indicator: Bloomberg Financial Conditions Index | POSITIVE
Easy Intro to Bloomberg Financial Conditions Index | Link to Source | Latest Date This Info Represents: August 30, 2013
Quick 'n Easy
An index of financial stress worsened from the previous week but still remains well inside what I'd consider "positive" territory. It is signaling that financial stress is so low that it is helping the economy right now.
Easy Description: Monitors the level of stress in the U.S. financial markets. Zero is normal, above zero is good and below zero is bad.
Latest Reading: Positive (+) 1.19 (versus a reading of +1.32 one week ago)
Implications: This measure of financial stress worsened last week from the week before. Nevertheless, right now, this index is still well above the threshold I'd consider for "positive" status. Bottom line: Right now, this index is signaling that financial stress is so low that it is helping the economy.
Easynomics Rating Methodology: For this index, I will rate anything between 0.50 and minus (-) 0.50 as "neutral" – anything above or below that will be rated "positive" or "negative" respectively.
Economic Indicator: Daily Consumer Leading Indicators (Consumer Metrics Institute) | NEGATIVE
Easy Intro to Daily Consumer Leading Indicators | Link to Source | Latest Date This Info Represents: August 31, 2013
Quick 'n Easy
Consumer spending makes up about 70% of our economy, so an indication of what this spending looks like down the road is key in predicting growth rates. The level of interest from consumers in making discretionary (non-essential) purchases in the near term, as captured by the Consumer Metrics Institute on August 31, was about 22% below a fairly normal level seen in the year 2005.
Easy Description: Very unique indicator that captures the level of consumer interest in purchasing discretionary (non-essential) items. It measures activities that occur well in advance of the purchase, so that makes it a true leading indicator. The indicator that I choose to focus on is called the "Absolute Demand Index." It tracks where demand is compared to levels in 2005, a fairly normal level. So, if the Absolute Demand Index level is 90, it means the level of consumer interest in purchasing discretionary items is 90% of what it was in 2005. The index is expressed in a daily form (see chart to right) and a monthly form (see chart below.)
Latest Reading: Absolute Demand Index daily reading is approximately 78 for August 31, which means preparations for consumer discretionary purchases are about 22% lower than the fairly normal levels seen back in 2005.
Implications: The monthly update (left) shows that the absolute level of demand has really been dropping since August 2011, with some ups and downs. A chart reader would probably suggest it's in something like a downward channel pattern. It is concerning for GDP numbers, as these have generally been well correlated to the consumer spending portion of GDP.
We need to see a significant improvement in areas that would suggest a sustainable consumer recovery, namely a surge in income. We are currently in the middle of a very slowly rising trend in personal income that happens to be at risk of ending. I anticipate that things will remain quite dreary for consumers in the coming months.
The consumer needs to have money to spend on discretionary items. That money generally comes from jobs, and job growth is in a positive trend though not as steep a trend as we'd like. Watch for those statistics on disposable income levels to really get a feel for whether consumers have money to spend. The trend for disposable income has generally been about flat since March.
Easynomics Rating Methodology: For this index, if the daily Absolute Demand Index is 98 or higher, I will rate that "positive" – between 90 and 98 will be "neutral" – below 90 will be "negative."
Economic Indicator: Citigroup Economic Surprise Index US | NEUTRAL
Easy Intro to Citigroup Economic Surprise Index | Link to Source | Latest Date This Info Represents: August 30, 2013
Quick 'n Easy
An index that measures whether reports on economic data are generally coming in above, at or below expectations suggests that we are getting reports that are slightly better than expectations. This does not necessarily mean the reports are good or bad – just slightly better than expectations.
Easy Description: Daily measure of whether, on balance, U.S. economic reports have been better than (positive values), worse than (negative values) or same as (zero) what economists have expected. For the importance of this, see my post about expectations versus actual results. Also, check out my article on the relationship between the Citigroup Economic Surprise Index turning positive and the effects on the stock market.
Latest Reading (Approximate): Positive (+) 33 on August 30, 2013 (versus +30 one week ago) – NOTE: I no longer have free access to actual index values, so I am forced to approximate from the chart image.
Implications: The index surged upward a few weeks ago but has been up and down the past week or two. Right now, economic reports are slightly better than expectations, not necessarily good or bad – just slightly better than expectations. I'll remind you of my post on the relationship between the Citigroup Economic Surprise Index and the S&P 500 ("the market").
Keep in mind what is basically happening, as it is usually a cycle. Expectations rise as a result of improving data, and then it becomes more likely that data will disappoint. It doesn't actually mean the data get worse, only that they disappoint versus expectations. The reverse then happens in order to complete the cycle. We hope that the downturns don't go as deep as the upturns go high.
Remember that economic reports aren't necessarily leading indicators, so where we are headed could be somewhere better (or worse).
Easynomics Rating Methodology: I will give this indicator a rating as follows: 100 to 34 is "positive"; between 34 and -34 is "neutral"; -100 to -34 is "negative."
Economic Indicator: Employment Trends Index | NEUTRAL
Easy Intro to Employment Trends Index | Link to Source | Latest Date This Info Represents: July 2013
Quick 'n Easy
A combination of indicators related to the jobs market through July 2013 suggested that the coming months will probably show continued growth in jobs but at a slower rate than what is needed, even though it may be somewhat faster than we saw the first half of 2013. It likely won't be enough to quickly push down the unemployment rate.
Easy Description: Combines several indicators together to provide an outlook for employment growth.
Latest Reading: 112.16 for July 2013 (up 4.1% from one year ago) – June 2013 reading was revised up to 111.67
Implications: The index edged higher as it generally has been since late 2012. According to an expert on the index, "The Employment Trends Index continues to grow moderately, suggesting no major changes are expected in the pace of job growth. With economic activity remaining weak through the second quarter, solid employment growth continues to be a positive surprise. Jobs may grow faster in the coming quarters as the U.S. economy is likely to get stronger towards the end of 2014."
This is consistent with my analysis of the July 2013 Employment Report and how the trend of sluggish growth continues. Those comments suggest continued sluggish growth in jobs, just as we see sluggish growth in the overall economy.
Easynomics Rating Methodology: For this index, I will base my rating largely upon what the index expert says. If the indication is for job growth of any kind, I will rate it either "positive" or "neutral" depending upon the level of growth. If jobs are expected to decline, I will issue a "negative" rating.
Economic Indicator: Chicago Fed National Activity Index 3-Month Moving Average | NEUTRAL
Easy Intro: None yet | Link to Source | Latest Date This Info Represents: July 2013
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An index combining 85 indicators into one number suggests that, over a three-month period, the economy was growing at a rate that was slower than historical averages in July 2013. This isn't great news, but at least it wasn't low enough to consider a recession. It helps rule out a recession as of July at least.
Easy Description: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago combines 85 different indicators into one number to give a sense of whether the overall U.S. economy is growing faster than its historical trend (numbers above zero) or slower (numbers below zero). It's not as simple when you're trying to determine whether the economy is actually growing (expansion) or shrinking (recession). If you average the last three months' index values, you get the CFNAI-MA3 ("moving average 3 months"). According to the Chicago Fed:
When the CFNAI-MA3 value moves below -0.70 following a period of economic expansion, there is an increasing likelihood that a recession has begun. Conversely, when the CFNAI-MA3 value moves above -0.70 following a period of economic contraction, there is an increasing likelihood that a recession has ended.
Latest Reading: The more reliable moving average of the last three months (CFNAI-MA3) for July 2013 was negative (-) 0.15, which was a slight improvement from the previous month's revised reading of negative (-) 0.24. This keeps the indicator at "neutral" by my ratings thresholds. The single month CFNAI reading for July 2013 was negative (-) 0.15, which was a slight improvement from the previous month's revised reading of negative (-) 0.23.
Implications: In July specifically, economic activity was slightly below historical averages (negative (-) 0.15 for the single month reading), and the more reliable way of looking at things shows an economy that was growing at a rate below historical averages (-0.15). This isn't a great number, but it is the second consecutive month that we've seen an improvement in this figure. That's all I want you to focus on because month-to-month variations can often mean little. But if you want a deeper dive into the data, read on.
The single-month reading for July was below historical averages, but it was a slight improvement from the level we saw for the single-month reading in June. I like to see how many components were within 0.10 units of zero (average), between 0.11 and 0.20 units (close to average) and greater than 0.20 units away from zero (well above/below average). In summary, of the four broad categories of indicators in the latest month, the breakdown looks like this:
- Well Above Average: 0
- Close to Average (positive): 0
- Average (positive or negative): 3
- Close to Average (negative): 1
- Well Below Average: 0
ZERO of the four components moved from one category level to another (using revised data from last month):
- Production & Income: No change
- Employment, Unemployment & Hours: No change
- Personal Consumption & Housing: No change
- Sales, Orders & Inventories: No change
Looking at the range of indicators, 53 of the 85 total indicators were better this month than they were the previous month. The "diffusion index" is a measure of how widespread the gains (or losses if it's negative) were across the 85 indicators, and it is a three-month moving average. The 3-month diffusion index for the latest month was negative (-) 0.02, meaning that there was no consensus of indicators' direction over the last three months. This was a very slight improvement over last month's diffusion index of -0.03 and the second consecutive improvement.
Keep in mind that this index reports significantly later than other ones, likely because it takes a while for all 85 of its required indicators to be updated! Still, I like its comprehensive look at the economy and its fairly reliable prediction of upcoming recessions.
Easynomics Rating Methodology: I will give this indicator a rating based on the CFNAI-MA3 as follows: +0.20 or higher is "positive"; between +0.20 and -0.70 is "neutral"; -0.70 or worse is "negative."
Economic Indicator: Easynomics Real Estate Price Stability Index (EREPSI) | POSITIVE
Easy Intro to Easynomics Real Estate Price Stability Index | Latest Date This Info Represents: July 2013 (contains estimated portion)
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An index designed to look at the stability of home prices indicates that, thru July 2013, we are essentially at equilibrium – home prices would need to fall about 0.3 percent to reach a theoretical stable point. This keeps the indicator at "positive" as it's better for things to stay close to equilibrium.
Easy Description: This index is an average of three indicators that help ascertain whether home prices are above or below historically normal levels: 1) new homes inventory months of supply, 2) existing homes inventory months of supply and 3) price-to-rent ratio. For more info on what these mean, click on the "Easy Intro" above.
Latest Reading: Thru July 2013, the EREPSI is at negative (-) 0.3 percent, which means prices would need to fall 0.3 percent to reach a stable point. The July reading is based on actual values for the "months of supply" components but uses an estimate for Case-Shiller HPI. For recent trends, you can read my latest analysis on new residential homes inventory months of supply or existing homes sales and inventory months of supply.
Implications: A big jump in months of supply for new homes in July contributed to a drop in the EREPSI, moving it almost perfectly into equilibrium, which I consider a positive for the economy. Of course, we'll need to see what happens to inventory in the coming months. If recent trends continue, it is likely this index will remain close enough to equilibrium through at least June 2014 to stay at the "positive" rating, with the possible exception of one month (Jan 2014).
Easynomics Rating Methodology: In the housing market, if things get too far "out of whack" with respect to price-to-rent ratio and inventory, it doesn't matter which direction … it's a negative. We don't want a bubble or an overly pessimistic crash. Therefore, I will give this indicator a rating as follows, based on the most recent month with actual "months of supply" data to use in calculations: Within 7.5 percent of zero in either direction is "positive"; within 15 percent of zero in either direction (but not closer than 7.5 percent) is "neutral"; farther than 15 percent from zero in either direction is "negative."
Easy Trends Dashboard
Updated: August 30, 2013
Consensus Score: +2.72 (vs +2.56 one week ago)
Interpretation: Clearly in a positive direction, with very few unconfirmed trends or off-trend readings
|Trend Score* (change from last roundup)
|Employment Report
|Existing Homes Sales and Inventory Months of Supply
|Factory Orders
|+3 (up by 2)
|Industrial Production
|New Residential Homes Sales and Inventory Months of Supply
|Personal Income Levels
|Residential Investment
|Unemployment Claims
*Trend Score Definitions:
- Confirmed trend with no recent readings that are off trend: +3 (good direction) or -3 (bad direction)
- For each consecutive recent reading that was off trend in the opposite direction, I move the score by one point in the direction of zero
- Unconfirmed trend: +1 (good direction) or -1 (bad direction)
- No trend that has at least 50 percent confidence: 0
Easy Take
Last week, there wasn't enough movement in any of my roundup indicators to shift ratings. The Citigroup Economic Surprise Index is teetering on the edge between "positive" and "neutral" though. While it didn't result in a rating change, the Bloomberg Financial Conditions Index dropped a decent amount, indicating that the financial stress in US markets isn't quite as calm as it was before. But it has so much cushion, we're nowhere near a worrying point yet. The increase in financial stress is probably due to the situation brewing in Syria along with some nervousness about the upcoming Federal Reserve decisions related to tapering their stimulative "quantitative easing" program.
The Easy Trends Dashboard improved as a result of an upward revision to the GDP figures for Q2. The personal income report released last week was disappointing though, which leaves personal income levels as the only item in my trends dashboard that isn't a really bright spot. Still, the overall average for the trends dashboard suggests that indicators I follow are clearly headed in the right direction for the most part.
We currently have 2 positive, 4 neutral and 1 negative economic indicators. Using a scale of positive=3, neutral=2 and negative=1, this yields an average rating of 2.14 out of 3.00 (versus 2.14 one week ago), which falls in the middle third of the possible range. In other words, my set of economic indicators combine into a "neutral" rating. The consensus view of the above indicators is that economic conditions are consistent with positive growth but below the historical average rate. Trends are very likely headed in a good direction.
Disclaimer: My dashboard isn't really a group of similar indicators, so we can't say that it represents any one particular thing. For example, it's not geared strictly toward predicting the future of the economy like a leading indicators dashboard. It's not like a coincident indicator dashboard that focuses on how things are right this second. It's just a bunch of things I like to follow, interpreted in a way to be consistent with either economic growth or shrinkage. I would just guess that if the indicators I most like to follow start trending one way or the other, there is a good chance the economy is going that way, too.


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KYW Newsradio is reporting that long-time sportscaster Jack O'Rourke, 80, died last night after covering the Phillies game for the station.
It is the second veteran staffer at the station to die within a week. Karin Phillips, 53, of Mount Laurel, a familiar voice on KYW Newsradio as its community-affairs reporter, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, after a brief illness.
O'Rourke was originally a news anchor at the station and once served as City Hall Bureau Chief, the station says.
He moved on to sports, covering not only the Phillies but the Olympics and other events.


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Visitors to Leeds Castle will be able to enjoy a spot of wildlife watching with the RSPB starting from Friday 10 August.
The Castle's main lake hosts a variety of waterbirds, including swans, ducks, moorhens, coots and great crested grebes, whose chicks hatched in June and are now learning to fend for themselves.
To help you get a closer look at all the different birds feeding, flying and splashing about with their young, the RSPB is setting up a viewing area overlooking the lake. From 10 August to 2 September, staff and volunteers will be there every day between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm with telescopes and binoculars for you to use free of charge.
Francesca Currie, Events Officer with the RSPB said: "With all the young birds about, this is a great time to come and enjoy the wildlife at Leeds Castle.
"You don't need to have experience of birdwatching to have a go, and with the help of our telescopes you can get some fantastic views.
"We'll have smaller scopes for children to use, too, so it's a very family-friendly event and a great way to introduce children to wildlife while you enjoy a day out in the Castle's stunning grounds."
The RSPB team will be based outside of the Aviary overlooking the lake, near the maze area of the Castle gardens.
The RSPB's Date with Nature projects aim to bring people closer to nature and inspire young people. In addition to learning about wildlife at Leeds Castle, visitors can also talk to staff and volunteers about how they can help save and protect wildlife by getting involved in the charity's new campaign, Stepping Up for Nature.
To find out more about the event, visit www.rspb.org.uk/datewithnature or call 01273 775333.
For more information on the Stepping Up for Nature campaign, visit www.rspb.org.uk/steppingup.
· Leeds Castle is 7 miles east of Maidstone, off Junction 8 of the M20 motorway. It is just 1 hour from London, 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and Channel Ports and 30 minutes from the Dartford River Crossing. It is clearly signposted from all routes - follow the brown and white tourist signs.
· Entrance to Leeds Castle costs £18.50 for adults; £16.00 for concessions and £11.00 for children, and is valid for a year from the date of purchase. The Key to the Castle ticket is valid for repeat visits for 12 months from date of purchase with the exception of special ticketed events.
· Stepping Up for Nature is the RSPB's new campaign to ensure a world richer in wildlife tomorrow than it is today. By stepping up together – the public and politicians, companies and campaigners – we can save our most precious wildlife and our most inspiring wild places for the future. For more information, visit www.rspb.org.uk/steppingup.


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ROARING SPRING -?The Roaring Spring Community Library has announced activities for April.
Library hours and book donation hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The library is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Visit www.roaringspringlibrary.org and select the "About" tab and select calendar for events. At the website, you can also sign up for "Booked in the Inn," the library's monthly e-newsletter.
"Like" Roaring Spring Community Library on Facebook for up-to-date library and program information.
Call the library to speak with a staff member at 224-2994 for additional information.
National Library Week
The theme for this year's National Library Week is "Lives Change at Your Library." Programs include:
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 14 -?"Nooks and Kindles Oh My!" with Miss Amy, digital librarian. Bring a brown bag lunch; beverage provided. Call to register.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 15 - "Library Brownies with the Boards" Meet the library and Friends board members and have a brownie treat.
April 16 -?Volunteer Appreciation Day.
April 17 - Customer Appreciation Day. Visitors will enjoy light refreshments and a free DVD rental.
All week -?Food for Fines. Help restock the Roaring Spring Food Pantry with nonperishable food Items. Up to five items will be accepted per account for fine forgiveness at $1 per item.
Adult programs
6 p.m. every Wednesday -?Library Knitting and Crochet Group
11:30 a.m. April 9 -?Home Nursing Agency blood pressure screening.
Youth programs
April 26 -?Garver YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Stop by the library table for crafts and lots of fun giveaways.
10:30 to 11 a.m. April 7, 14, 21 and 28 - World of Animals. Learn about farm, jungle, water and woodland animals with Miss Paula.
10 a.m. April 10 -?Intermediate Unit 8 Duncansville visits the library.
11 a.m. April 29 - Trinity Tot Spot visits the library. This story time is also open to the public. Children ages 3 to 5 and their adults are invited to attend this session.
April 23 - Outreach to Garver YMCA at 9.m., outreach to Trinity Tot Spot at 9:30 a.m. and outreach to Roaring Spring Head Start at 10:30 a.m.
Friends of the Library
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 - Spring Fling to benefit the Friends will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church. Visit 25 vendors showcasing a variety of items including clothing, jewelry, beauty products, candles and home decor. Food will be available for purchase.
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Peter Pan collars are probably one of the biggest trend of the last year or so. And I don't see it going anywhere anytime soon! I imagine everyone loves them, because I see them everywhere: on the street, on the runways, on fashion blogs. Their perfect roundness, the delicate and subtle way in which they follow the line of the neck make them desired by ALL the girls. This week's Moody Monday is all about Peter Pan collars, in all of their cuteness.
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Nice collection! My grandmother was very keen on peter pan collars and added them to many of the frocks she made for my sister and I when we were children. I still love them!
i faint.
i die.
ok, you know i'm sucker for the pp collars, right?
beautiful pictures!
love love peter pan collars! omg! that freckled girl is absolutely gorgeous!
love love love the girl with the frackles! :p
This post is perfect. I'm particularly fond of that striped collar 2nd to the top… so cute!
I'm pretty sure I will swoon over anything if it has a peter pan collar. I love how the trend can transcend any style, from something more grungy to something more cutesy and vintage.
ces photos sont geniales elles me donnent beaucoup d'inspiration