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'Shady Maples' is located across from Frenchman's Bay in the village of Hull's Cove. This charming cottage is fully equipped for all your vacation needs. It has one bedroom, a full size bath, living room with full size sofa sleeper and a fully equipped kitchen. Our cottage is conveniently located within walking distance to entrance of Acadia National Park and 2 miles to downtown Bar Harbor. The beach across the street is great for sea glass hunting and native shells.
The cottage is cozy and private but within about 300 yards from
the Hulls Cove Beach and 1/4 mile from the entrance to Acadia
National Park. There is a restaurant just down the street with the
general store and post office nearby.
From our cottage you can enjoy an early morning walk along the cove beach or easily access the many carriage paths and hiking trails of Acadia National Park. The park entrance is only 0.5 mile from the cottage. You may wish to take advantage of the free bus service 'Island Explorer' and visit the other villages here on Mount Desert Island or possibly enjoy a sunset cruise in Frenchman's Bay aboard the Natalie Todd. Spend a day browsing the many gift shops and galleries and enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the fine restaurants.
Other Activities: Kayaking
The week we stayed was most enjoyable. Everything we wanted was at hand. This is a well furnished well maintained true home away from home.
Nancy is a most personable hostess and has created a place that is a delight to be at. Inside and outside are comfortable and exactly as described in the listing information.
Would certainly return and stay again....but next time for more than just a week!
My son and I just spent a week at this wonderful cottage! Nancy was a pleasure to speak with ahead of time and nothing but welcoming and helpful during our visit. The cottage offered all of the comforts of home and was just a short drive to all daily excursions. This was a much better option than a hotel for us. All of the pictures and descriptions are 100% accurate. You won't be sorry staying here :) We hope to return to the area someday and will definitely stay here again!!
Our suggestions for the area: Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show, Diver Ed's Dive-In Theater, Acadia Park's Ranger programs, walk the sandbar to Bar Island, Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain, and so much more!
This property is perfectly located less than a mile from the visitor center to Acadia National Park. It was the ideal location for us to enjoy hiking, biking, and the village of Bar Harbor. The owner is kind and helpful and a true delight. The cottage was cozy, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed the patio and grill and the tastefully beautiful landscaping on the property. We were able to relax and enjoy our time together. By far one of our best vacations ever. We highly recommend this property. You won't be disappointed.
My wife at I stayed at Nancy's delightfully cozy cottage for a week. It felt like we were on a lovely vacation when enjoying Acadia and at home when we returned. The bed was very comfortable and the rest of the living space was quite intimate too. We thought it was perfect for a couple.
It was easy to get up to Cadillac mountain for the sunrise one morning and crossing over to Bar Island for another awesome sunrise. The location of the cottage, as others have mentioned, is also very nice.
Nancy was always just a phone call away and very helpful. This will definitely be our first choice whenever we get a chance to return.
Like the reviews below say, this property is very well located, water just a few steps from house with nice restaurant (where in fact you can access good WiFi, it was challenging in the house), gas station for morning coffee (if you cannot be bothered to make it yourself) short drive to bar harbor. The whole area is beautiful, the park amazing and lots to see and do. The cottage is ideal for 2. We were 3 so kept putting up the sofa bed, it worked and we were glad for the extra bedding. Large bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. Lots of towels and storage space. The place was very clean. Nancy was very helpful and friendly, we felt very comfortable and had a great time. Definitely go whale watching and take a trip to the other harbors southwest, bass and northeast, plus lakes near by to swim as the ocean is very cold here.
We recently stayed a week here and enjoyed our stay immensely. It is located very close to the Acadia Park entrance and close to Bar harbor downtown. The cottage is exactly as seen in the photos and has all the amenities as mentioned here. The ocean is across the road from the house and we enjoyed viewing the sunrise from there. The cottage is very clean and beautifully kept - the owner, Nancy, lives just next door and was very helpful.
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675.00 weekly
Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
Check-in 3:30PM
$200 deposit required to reserve


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Blackstone buys $2.5 billion in homes
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$2.5 billion
That's how much Blackstone, the largest U.S. private real estate owner, has spent on buying single-family homes to rent. The private equity firm, which began acquiring the properties last year, has bought 16,000 homes and accelerated purchases as prices jumped faster than it expected, according to Jonathan Gray, global head of real estate. Blackstone is deploying capital from the $13.3 billion fund it raised last year.
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"They have been too slow to open points of sale. We've also seen the introduction of tons of cheaper smartphones on Android."
Shaun Rein, managing director of China Market Research Group, on Apple's challenge in making headway in China, where its share of mobile phone subscribers is shrinking. CEO Tim Cook, left, is making his second visit to the nation in less than 10 months, meeting with officials and the Cupertino company's partners there. Apple is trying to win customers from Samsung, which sells smartphones using Google's Android operating system, and has slipped to sixth from fourth in market share in China.
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All Nippon Airways starts Tokyo-to-San Jose service on Friday with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner amid heightened scrutiny of the jet following a raft of technical problems. The first ANA Dreamliner, which will fly nonstop five times a week between the airports, is scheduled to touch down at San Jose at 10:10 a.m. Carriers using the Dreamliner, the first commercial plane to be made mainly of composites, have encountered electrical failures, fuel leaks and on Monday a Japan Airlines Dreamliner caught fire in Boston.

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The current foul-mouthed darlings of music press from London to New York, Nottingham's Sleaford Mods, have unleashed their eighth album, Divide and Exit. From the same neck of the woods as Robin Hood, Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson (rants) and Andrew Fearn (the rest) have an agenda to steal rock 'n' roll from rich rock stars and give it back to the poor.
Williamson doesn't sing. Or rap. He pukes the truth. Often compared to prior poet laureates of the working class, Mark E. Smith, Steve Ignorant, and John Cooper Clarke, Williamson is really more in tune with the anti-hero's of Alan Silitoe's kitchen-sink dramas in Saturday Night, Sunday Morning and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner.
No sacred cows are left unbutchered or stones unturned, from St. George's flag twats to vegetarian vets, twats who watch old punk bands, and "Smithy," the Nottingham boy done good who sells rich people his Paul Smith clothing brand — they shoot clothes horses, don't they? They would if Sleaford Mods had their way. The white-trash reggae stab of "Tiswas" is a standout track in this regard.
Sometimes the world needs people to shake up the apathetic, soulless mediocrity of the Zzzz Factor, etc., and they're here in Sleaford Mods. Who would have thought that a band with beats from a food bank, bass from a thrift store, and jail-cell vocals would make the most entertaining album of the year. They'll never make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but as they decree, "Who cares about rock stars anymore" and "You've had your 15 minutes on Facebook" – fair play to you, sirs!


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Airfare to Islamabad-Rawalpindi, Pakistan
With the Himalayan Mountains as a backdrop, the capital of Pakistan is an impressive sight. For cultural attractions, don't miss the Shah Faisal Mosque, and for natural draws, the Margalla Hills and outdoor garden at Shakarparian are worth a visit. Plentiful shopping opportunities at bazaars and markets abound.
Airfare to Islamabad-Rawalpindi will be the cheapest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday. Mondays are popular with business travellers and weekends are key dates for holidaymakers wanting the longest trips possible – avoid these dates.
Also consider flights into Delhi, India or Lahore, Pakistan. To get between the cities, you can grab a spot on a train, bus or flight. Look for cheap flights on no frills airlines. Aero Asia International, Shaheen Air International, Pearl Air and Airblue fly to Islamabad-Rawalpindi. Although it will take longer to reach your destination, a bus or train could save you enough cash to make it worth your while.
Another possible money-saving tip is to look for flights that go through Bangkok, Thailand; Delhi, India; or another major gateway city instead of flying direct. Because there are more flights – and competition – from these cities on low budget airlines, you can save some cash over flying non-stop to your destination. It is very common to layover in one of these main cities.
Finally, consider traveling on a lesser-known carrier. Pakistan International Airlines is the national airline. However, British Airways, Thai Airways and other airlines also stop in Islamabad-Rawalpindi.
The most expensive air tickets to Islamabad-Rawalpindi are found during peak holiday travel times, such as the New Year. Also be aware of national events or festivals, which can also cause ticket prices to rise.
Summary of Money Saving Tips:
- Fly mid-week
- Book your holiday during the off-peak season
- Consider flying into Delhi, India or Lahore, Pakistan and traveling overland to Islamabad-Rawalpindi via train or bus
- Look for flights that go through large cities, with many flights
- Check out carriers besides the national airline – they may undercut the monopolistic competition
For more information on Islamabad-Rawalpindi, check out BootsnAll's Pakistan Travel Guide.


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Rated 5 / 5 stars
In the author's comment's you called yourself a "chatty hag" althogh i've never seen you, i'd probably doubt that (especially if that picture at the top of your page is you). Anyway i'd say a pirate as a telephone guy is original and very funny (usually it's a mexican (please don't kill me and call me racist because i am not)). Also, having good pirate speak is good for "national talk like a pirate day" as well as contests such as this. But i also agree with that guy below me, creative names are funny. If i ever submit anything (doubtful) i'll have to make up some ludicrous names.
Ha TNWT!!!!!
Thanks for the compliment. That picture IS me, (I mean, at least HALF of me) at the top of my page. But, for all you know, the OTHER half of me, could be terribly deformed due to an accidental caustic acid throwing, a horrible weed whacker mishap or me slipping into a ginormous vat of boiling oil. Who knows?!
Naw seriously though, thank you. That made me smile.
And naw, naw, naw, don't worry, I'm NOT gonna call you a racist, Man. If it makes you feel any better, how about I make a little judgmental statement, of my own, Ok? We must live in entirely different parts of the World, because almost any and all customer service representatives I get a hold of, are Eastern Indian. *resists the urge to comment further, about the fact how they're usually bearing very Westernized names like, Bill, Kathy or Dave*
Oh and I really appreciate the props about the porn names. I found that to be one of the most fun parts of doin' THIS skit. Thanks so much AGAIN, for always giving me a bigger head, than I had before I read your reviews. =)
..............Take care, be good and keep on LULzin' it up, TNWT.period
Rated 5 / 5 stars
this is brilliant, love it. Your voice acting is great!
"One-Eyed Flesh Cobra"
Yayz vago187----------! ! ! ! !
You came, you came! Thanks for checkin' this out AND leaving me your thoughts, Man. That means a LOT (especially seeing as how I love everything I've heard by you so far - particularly that Church Phone skit, I heard AWHILE back). The Dirty Movie names were a blast to think up. Heh heh heh
----A Scanner COCKly
----DICKstrict 9 and
----G.I. Joe: Rise of the One-Eyed Flesh Cobra
These are ALL masterpieces, you should rent from your local porn shop.
...............Take care, be good and make mock porn flicks.period
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Sorry for the delay getting to you. ;)
You are awesome. This shit if funny as fuck. And you are flawless in your accent, as far as I can tell. haha.
Indeed, buck-0. haha.
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4.13 / 5.00 (+ 0.015)
Baddest-Man-In-all-of-thy-Metal-Thras hin'-World------>
I can always count on you to keep my ego up, Man. There's nothin' like a ginormous balloon head, bobbling atop my shoulders because of people like you, rockin' out my review boards. Thanks a shitload for taking time out to stop by, drop a few words, click on a vote and leave a much sought after review.
You're the best, Man and hey, I'm STILL waiting on that ride, you know. *winks*
I've missed ya, BMI. Hope to see you and your axe 'round here more. Let me know how everything's goin' too. Until you inflate my head again. . .
............Take care, be good and give Moustache Rides.period
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
Your pirate voice is not bad at all. I'm pretty surprised at how all of your pirate phrases hold up. It seems to me like it's not at all uncommon for folks to just say things that sound piratesque while forfeiting coherency.
Yeah, I agree completely, ageReason------>
I DID go to quite a few "Pirate Translating" websites to replace MOST of the normal spoken phrases, written for "his" part. You know, I gotta say, you're the first person, I think, that's complimented THAT specifically, let alone, took the time to investigate if what I was even saying WAS a real phrase or not. Thanks, Man. Hell, I didn't even have to bribe you to come here and let me know what you thought either. Thanks. I'm happy the Pirate Speak was translated by someone else OTHER than myself. Still sux about the time limits on this particular one, but eh, what can you do?
You're awesome, ageReason. Thanks again.
.............Take care, be good and speak true languages.period
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Not the Best Range, but Excellent Atmosphere!
It's hard when I say you tried to get too gravelly with the pirate voice (not all pirates speak like that) and got borderline Gnomish (think World of Warcraft) with the lady. Still, you got a wonderful sense of humor; I had this looping for a bit until it got infectious for me to chuckle and laugh a bit. Excellent atmospheric production, by the way; telephone customer service with the indecipherable slang of an eighteenth century privateer... and with pornography! Kevin Smith would be pleased (ever see that "ordering videos" scene from "Clerks"?).
Post-Script: I feel like a total dick for not realizing you spelled your Grounds Gold username backwards; I've been calling you "Red" when you're better known as "Gaia Kinder". I mean, what the fuck, Thibeault?
Aw, don't be so hard on yourself, Neo------>
I'm just happy that you actually vote honestly AND leave reviews. That's an infinitely important gift, to give someone, who's looking to gauge, what others think of her work. See? You're doing exactly what you should be doing.
That's why they call it CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
As for the porno ordering scene on "Clerks" . . . yes Sir, I HAVE seen it. I thought of it while I was thinking of my own porno names, too! Heh heh heh Hell, If ONLY Kevin Smith even listened to this skit, I'd be uber excited. SO much so, that I just might wet myself. That'd be excellent, unbelieveably so, though.
Don't feel like a dick, Man. What's up with you tonight? Why are you being so mean to my friend, Neo? Chill. It's all good in the NG Hood. Ah-ite? Fo Rull, Main. I never told anyone my name was reversed. You weren't the only one who called me that. I don't care or mind at all. If I did, I would have told you differently. Ok? Oh and I hate to sound like an idiot, but what the Hell is Thibeault? Is that YOUR last name? Take it easy, you know I get confused easily! Ha!
Thanx again, Neo. You're the best! Until next time. . .
..............Take care, be good and be nice to yourself. I mean it!exclamation point


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Continental Subaru Shares the Love with Hometown Charity – Newborns In Need
March 20th, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) and Continental Subaru today presented a check for $34,286.39 to Anchorage local charity, Newborns In Need, a non-profit charity benefitting families in the Anchorage community who have been identified as needing assistance in what can be a very stress-filled time in their lives.
"Last year, our total annual operating budget was only $595. Many times, our volunteers donate items out of their own pockets to make sure that diaper bags are filled to be delivered to those who are in need," says Kim Schlimgen, vice president of the small Alaskan charity as well as Continental Subaru's Customer Relations Manager. Each month, a small group of volunteers provide diaper bags filled with formula, diapers, clothing, and blankets which are then distributed throughout various family practices and health care providers in Anchorage. In addition, these filled diaper bags are also flown to Bethel's pre-maternal home. Many of these items are handmade by the same small group of volunteers.
Continental team members chose Newborns in Need during a nomination process involving everyone's input at Continental Auto Group – a family-owned and operated Anchorage dealership since 1971.
"We're one huge family at Continental. We work together, play together, and we encourage each other to volunteer in our community. This check from Subaru of America is such a blessing," commented Marten Martensen, Co-Principal Owner, Continental Auto Group. "We're just thrilled for Newborns In Need. These funds are going to have such an impact on our Alaskan families," added Derek Adolf, Co-Principal Owner, Continental Auto Group.
"That's what being a locally owned business means in Alaska. We're your friends, neighbors and volunteers – we're truly invested in our community."
From November 17, 2016 to January 3, 2017, customers who purchased or leased a new Subaru vehicle could select from a list of charities to receive a donation of $250 from SOA. Since the start of the "Share the Love" program in 2008, Subaru of America has donated approximately $93 million to a number of worthy causes through the "Share the Love" event. The four national charities selected by SOA are: ASPCA®, Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels Association of America® and the National Park Foundation.
Anyone interested in volunteering or donating to Newborns In Need, should contact Kim Schlimgen at (907) 952-7487 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Teriyaki Tuna Steaks
3/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sherry or white wine
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
a 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped fine
2 scallions, chopped fine
a pinch dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
four 8-ounce tuna steaks
In a large shallow dish stir together all ingredients except fish until combined well and add fish. Marinate fish, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 2.Prepare grill.Grill fish on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. You can also broil or pan fry the fish in a hot skillet.


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Mi sheberakh et Mir'yam achot Mosheh b'simchat hachayim, lahat harikud v'hay'kholet lischof et hanashim achareiha bit'filah uv'chagigah hu y'varekh et ______________ b'ahavat ach'yoteiha b'not yisrael ub'achvat nashim. Mi sheberakh et Rut b'lev zahav uv'ne'emanot m'surah, mi shechizek otah mul haga'aguim l'artzah, l'moladtah ul'achioteiha, hu ya'anik l'_____________ et simchat han'tinah, et amanut hakeshev v'hakhoach la'amod b'ga'aguim. Misheberakh et D'vorah han'viah b'manhigut, hu y'varekh et ___________ bish'ar ruach uv'samkhut. Mi sheberakh et b'not tz'lafchad v'hitzdik et t'viatan hu y'varekh et ____________ bishivayon maleh. Mi sheberakh et Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel v'Leah uMir'yam han'viah v'Avigail v'Ester hamal'kah bat avichail, hu y'varekh et ____________ b'mazal tov uvish'at b'rakhah. V'gadlah biv'riut, shalom um'nuchah. V'yiz'ku aviha v'imah lirot b'simchatah uv'chufatah, banim uvanot, asher v'kavod. Od y'nuvun b'seivah d'shenim v'ra'ananim yih'iu v'khen y'hi ratzon, v'nomar amen.
May the One who blessed Miriam, Moses' sister, with the joy of life, a passion for dance and made her an inspiration to other women to pray and celebrate together, bless [name of girl] with the love of her sisters, daughters of Israel and the comradeship of women.
May the One who blessed Ruth with a heart of gold and devoted loyalty, who gave her strength to face yearnings for her country, her homeland and her sisters, bless [name of child] with the joy of giving, the skill of listening and the strength to endure longings.
May the One who blessed Deborah the Prophetess with leadership, bless [name of child] with inspiration and authority.
May the One who blessed the daughters of Zelophchad and justified their claim, bless [name of child] with complete equality.
May the One who blessed Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, and Miriam the Prophetess and Avigail, and Queen Esther, daughter of Avichail, bless [name of child] with good fortune and a blessed future. May she grow up in good health, peace, and tranquility. May her parents be privileged to witness her joy and nuptials, sons and daughters, happiness and honor. They shall be fruitful in their old age and humorous and fresh. So be it! And we shall say Amen.
By Rabbi Naamah Kelman in Neshama Hadasha published by Kehillat Kol Haneshama in Jerusalem. Used with permission of Kehillat Kol Haneshama and Rabbi Naamah Kelman.


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LAKE COUNTY — Associate Lake County Judge Barbara Gilleran-Johnson has announced her candidacy as a Republican for a new circuit judge seat opening in Lake County. ``As a judge, you hold in your hands the public trust,`` said Gilleran-Johnson, who lives in Long Grove. ``As a mother, attorney, prosecutor and community member, I believe I can add a perspective to the judiciary that will benefit the entire community.``
If elected, Gilleran-Johnson will become the first woman circuit judge in the county`s history. She was appointed as an associate judge in March 1987.


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BigGovernment.com's Andrew Breitbart went after NBC's Chuck Todd late Tuesday with a vengeance, accusing him repeatedly and relentlessly of being biased. He made the accusations sarcastically and over Twitter. Breitbart wrote several messages directed at Todd, including this one:"Unbiased @chucktodd at event in honor of REAGAN's GE relationship rips right wing media – avoids MSNBC/HuffPo/DailyKos criticism."
In most messages to Todd, Breitbart began with the word "Unbiased." In his flurry of messages, he accused the MSNBC journo of saying "very unflattering things" about former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin at an eco event and for "ripping into" well-known conservatives Matt Drudge and Rush Limbaugh.
Two hours ago, Breitbart had more to say on Todd: "Shocking that NBCNEWS @chucktodd legitimizes Leftie citizen journo publishers Arianna & Markos on MTP, yet ignores/marginalizes Right ones."
Todd replied Tuesday with a single question to Breitbart: @AndrewBreitbart were u actually in audience?
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I am doing my first wedding cake in a few weeks and was wondering on the best icing to use for a wedding cake. I've only ever done birthday cakes and such and always used regular BC icing, but would I want to use this for a wedding cake too? I've read about IMBC. Would this be a good choice?
The IMBC and SMBC are really good, but risky in the heat. If your venue is inside and has a/c, no problem. I recommend you try the icing ahead of time. I can be tricky, and not everyone likes the buttery taste.
If you have heat or outside, you would be best sticking to a standard icing. I really like the whipped cream buttercream in the recipe section. It doesn not contain cream, but it is nice and fluffy.


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Instituto Nacional de Industria (INI) was created in 1941, by Act on September 25th, as an answer to the need to rebuild and promote Spanish production, two years after the end of the Civil War. INI should make the investments which the private sector was in no position to make, on the basis of an autarkic economy model, for which it received a 50 Million grant form the State.
In the Act on which it was created it was stated that: 'This Instituto Nacional de Industria, a public-law entity, is created with the purpose of promoting and financing, at the service of the Nation, the creation and recovery of our industries, especially of those which have as their main objective solving the problems originated in the defense requirements or which aim to favor our economic autarky, offering Spanish savings a safe and attractive investment.'
Taking as its reference the Instituto per la Ricostruzione Industriale (IRI), created by Mussolini in 1938, INI was conceived by its founder and first Chairman, Mr. Juan Antonio Suanzes, as an industrial policy tool, which allowed the State to intervene into the Economy, and as a result it would be a key element in Spain's economic, industrial and technological evolution.
As an industrial holding, INI carried out its activity through the incorporation of its enterprises and its participation in others, together with the private initiative, controlling their management and defining their strategies, according to the Government's industrial policy. Equally, as a financial entity, it provided financing, both directly and indirectly, to its enterprises, giving them the resources which they required for operating.
At the start, its assets were earmarked to building a strong industry in strategic sectors, mainly in three sectors - electricity, iron and coal, which made up what Suanzes called the 'industrializing trilogy'. Later, to these sectors would be added those of transport, shipbuilding, oil refining, automobiles and other.
As a result of the investment projects, INI was for many years the first Spanish corporate group, and due to its size, it was among the ten largest in the European Community. The number of companies in which it had a direct and majority shareholding during its history, as a result of their incorporation or acquisition, is close to 180, with a total workforce for the INI Group which, in 1980, exceeded 250,000 persons.
STAGES IN INI's HISTORY
The ups and downs in the country's industrial policy and in the economic situation itself determined the different roles which were given to INI at different times, and which marked the history of this institution:
Creation and growth (1941-1963)
It spans since its creation till the start of the 'Development Plans'. It corresponds to the period during the Chairmanship of Mr. Juan Antonio Suanzes, who reported directly to the President's Office.
During this period took place the most ambitious projects and the most important state-owned companies were incorporated, and which marked the history of the INI Group.
- 1942: Adaro and the E.N. Calvo Sotelo (ENCASO)
- 1943: E.N. de Aluminio (ENDASA) and E.N. Elcano
- 1944: E.N. Electricidad (ENDESA) and IBERIA
- 1945: EN. Hidroeléctrica del Ribagorda (ENHER) and E.N. de Autocamiones (ENASA)
- 1949: Refinería de Petróleos de Escombreras (REPESA)
- 1950: E.N. ENSIDESA and Sociedad Española de Automóviles de Turismo (SEAT)
During the fifties, the group of companies expanded and INI increased its presence in several industries thanks to the incorporation of some very significant companies:
- Electricity - Gas y Electricidad (GESA), Hidroeléctrica Moncabrill, Hidroeléctrica de Galicia, E.N. de Electricidad de Córdoba (ENECO) and Unión Eléctrica de Canarias (UNELCO).
- Oil Refining - E.N. de Petróleos de Aragón and E.N. de Petróleos de Navarra.
- Coal mining - E.N. Carbonífera del Sur (ENCASUR).
- Shipbuilding - Astilleros de Cádiz.
- Rolling stock manufacturing - La Maquinista Terrestre y Marítima (MTM).
- Chemical - Three state-owned cellulose companies, that of Huelva, Motril and Pontevedra.
- Defense - Santa Bárbara.
- Air transport - AVIACO.
In the Suanzes 'Age', technical questions dominated over financial ones. The objective was to maximize production, regardless of the cost involved. All is subordinated to the main objective of increasing the supply of goods and services as fast as possible, without any consideration being given to international competition. Until 1957, the financial resources for the holding and its enterprises came from the State, which provided them directly from the State Budget or indirectly through the issue of debt earmarked for that purpose.
Subordinated role and modernization attempt (1963-1976)
With the Stabilization Plan in 1959 begins the liberalization of the Spanish Economy, and there is a gradual opening to other countries, and the autarkic strategy pursued during the previous two decades is abandoned A period of growth begins, which follows market criteria, and the private sector has a bigger role.
During the years 1963-1969, characterized by the application of the Development Plans, INI played a lesser industrializing role and began to play a subordinated role, limited to providing support to the private initiative. Its function as a financial holding was predominant, accentuated because its financial channels were much altered, as the contributions by the State decreased and it was forced to seek resources in capital markets, which worsened its stockholders' equity.
As a result of Decree 480/1968 on March 14th, INI was attached to the Ministry of Industry, whose main objective was the promotion and support of the private sector. This transfer deprived it of its privileged link with the President's Office, and made it more vulnerable.
Since 1963 to 1969, the most important incorporations were the following:
- ENTURSA, for tourism promotion,
- HISPANOIL, for oil exploration abroad,
- UNINSA, which resulted from the merger of three Asturian iron & steel companies,
- HUNOSA, which was also the product of the merger of a number of coal mining companies in crisis,
- E.N. de Celulosa (ENCE), which was incorporated in 1968, and
- Astilleros Españoles (AESA), incorporated in 1969
Since 1970, there were significant changes in INI, among them the entity's reorganization, with the purpose of updating and modernizing its operations, and a financial reform, which renewed State contributions and allowed it to tap foreign markets. An attempt was made to instill into INI more entrepreneurial spirit and more financial rationality, so that the Group could operate with the efficiency and profitability characteristic of modern industrial corporations.
There was also a reorganization of its portfolio and a reshuffling of its shareholdings. Between 1970 and 1973, INI sold or liquidated more than twenty companies. At the same time, between 1970 and 1976, a number of companies were acquired or incorporated, among them: ENTASA, ENUSA and ENAGAS, in the energy industry; ASTICAN and ASTANO shipyards; in the fertilizers industry took place the incorporation of ENFERSA; in software services, SECOINSA, and the creation of ENDIASA, with LESA and CARCESA, in the food industry.
To the help of private enterprises in crisis en crisis (1976 - 1983)
INI's activity was deeply marked by the anti-cyclic role which was given to it in the seventies, as a result of the crisis in which found itself the international Economy since 1973, and which in Spain was aggravated since 1976 as it coincided with the difficult situation resulting from the political transition from dictatorship to democracy.
The arrival to the INI Group of private enterprises which were in a dire financial situation, especially during the years 1976-1983, turned this entity into a veritable private enterprises 'hospital', and as a result, it entered into a situation of overcapacity and growing losses.
Saving private enterprises in times of crisis had as its main objective preventing social tensions at a time of political uncertainty, preventing the closure of the enterprises and job losses. The most significant and relevant precedent of this kind of salvage activities was the nationalization of companies in Asturias coal mining area, which resulted in the incorporation by Decree 486/1967 on March 9th, of the company HUNOSA, which in 1970 became wholly owned by the State.
After HUNOSA, between 1971 and 1983 more than 25 private companies became part of INI, increasing its workforce with around 95,000 workers. Among these companies were ASTANO, BARRERAS, Astilleros Españoles, Babcock Wilcox España, ENSA, AHM, MTM, ATEINSA and SEAT, which was wholly owned by INI after the exit of its private investor FIAT.
A very significant event during those years took place in 1981, when the spun-off from INI of the oil and gas companies (EMPETROL, HISPANOIL, ENIEPSA, ENAGAS Y BUTANO) gave birth to the Instituto Nacional de Hidrocarburos (INH). On the other hand, INI incorporated six companies for promoting the economic development of relatively backward regions (SODIAN, SODICAL, SODICAMAN, SODICAN, SODIAR and SODIEX), and others such as PRESUR, ENISA, INISOLAR and CARBOEX.
Industrial reorganization and adaptation to the market (1983-1995)
Since 1984, within the framework of a global industrial policy which faced in a coordinated way the reorganization of industries in crisis, INI abandoned for good its subsidiary and supplementary role with respect to private capital, replacing it with that of competitiveness, with the aim of turning itself into a public holding which might compete with the private sector. To that end, it carried out a number of actions for adjusting its capacity, reducing its costs and reorganizing its finances.
Most of the industrial reorganization processes which took place within the INI Group continued until 1988 and mainly affected the enterprises belonging to the sectors such as Iron and Steel (ENSIDESA, FOARSA, AHM/SIDMED), Shipbuilding (AESA, ASTANO, ASTICAN and BARRERAS), Capital Goods (BWE, MTM, ATEINSA, ENSA, Fábrica de San Carlos), Coal Mining (HUNOSA and FIGAREDO), and Defense (BAZÁN CASA and SANTA BÁRBARA). But other enterprises were also subject to feasibility plans (Grupo INESPAL, ENFERSA, IBERIA, AVIACO, ..).
The shareholdings portfolio of INI experienced an important change during this period, as a result of the application of rationalization measures, which consisted in the following:
- Total divestments, between 1983 and 1991, in up to 16 majority owned enterprises, in order to guarantee their feasibility in a new and more competitive environment. Among them, SECONINSA, SKF Española, Textil Tarazona, Viajes Marsans, SEAT, ENTURSA, LESA, CARCESA, MTM, ATEINSA, ASTICAN, ENFERSA, ENASA or GEA. It also started the sale of part of its participation in a number of enterprises in the Stock Exchange. That was the case of such enterprises as GESA, ENCE and ENDESA.
- The reorganization of the Group of companies along industry lines, which resulted in the creation of groups of companies in some industries, as in electric power, with the ENDESA Group; in the aluminum industry, with the INESPAL Group; in the electronics industry, with the INISEL Group; besides other reorganizations in steel and iron, air transport or defense.
- The incorporation of enterprises taking into account the Group's strategic interests, in order to gain weight and capacity in specific industries.
Since 1989, INI was no longer an Autonomous Entity and became, in accordance with that stipulated in paragraph 123 in Act 37/1988, of the General State Budget for 1989, in a Public Law Entity, which continues to be attached to the Ministry of Industry and Energy and which must govern itself in accordance with private law and operate according to the profitability and efficiency principles, without prejudice to supporting the fulfillment of general interest objectives.
In 1992, due to the envisaged restrictions in state aid by the European Community, INI incorporates the public limited company TÉNEO, which brings together those of its companies which are able to be managed and compete in the market without those state aids (Act 31/1991, on December 30th, of the General State Budget for 1992). Those companies which due to their nature could continue receiving state aid, such as those belonging to defense, steel, shipbuilding or mining, continued being directly attached to INI itself.
In 1995, Instituto Nacional de Industria (INI) disappears, as a result of Law Decree 5/1995 on June 16th, which became Act 5/1996 on January 10th, for the Creation of Certain Public Law Entities. In accordance with the same norm, Instituto Nacional de Hidrocarburos is suppressed, and SEPI is created, bringing together TÉNEO and the INH companies, as well as the Agencia Industrial del Estado, to which were attached those INI companies which receive state aid.
Chairmen of Instituto Nacional de Industria
Juan Antonio Suanzes Fernández (October 17th, 1941 to October 30th, 1963)
José Sirvent Dargent (October 30th, 1963 to April 25ht, 1969)
Julio Calleja y González-Camino (April 25th, 1969 to April 24th,1970)
Claudio Boada Villalonga (April 25th, 1970 to February 1st, 1974)
Francisco Fernández Ordóñez (February 1st, 1974 to November 8th,1974)
José Mª Guerra Zunzunegui (November 8th, 1974 to March 14th, 1975)
Juan Miguel Antoñanzas Pérez-Egea (March 14th, 1975 to January 21st, 1977)
Francisco Jiménez Torres (January 21st, 1977 to May 2nd, 1978)
José Miguel de la Rica Basagoiti (May 2nd, 1978 to April 24th, 1981)
Carlos Bustelo y García del Real (April 24th, 1981 to December 22nd, 1982)
Enrique Moya Francés (December 22nd, 1982 to October 3rd, 1984)
Luis Carlos Croissier Batista (October 3rd, 1984 to July 28th, 1986)
José Claudio Aranzadi Martínez (August 1st, 11986 to July 12th, 1988)
Jorge Mercader Miró (July 15th, 1988 to October 11th, 1990)
Francisco Javier Sala Collantes (October 11th, 1990 to July 31st, 1995)


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|January 20, 2009, 07:02 PM
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Thumbs up, Universal Frost...
Received my package today. All was packed as best he could to prevent damage. But, alas, USPS gave me another damaged package from you. The cases that were packed in a durable bag inside the box was even ripped open. Luckily, I think I only lost a few cases. This still made for a good deal for what I paid for the items. The dies looked like they took a tumble inside its case, but no damage done to them.
We're just not batting 1.000 dealing with each other using USPS.
For those who don't know, I've dealt with UF in the past. One package was delivered damaged and one package didn't even make it to me. USPS returned the other package because it was damaged beyond belief and they couldn't even read the address.
I can tell by the way UF packaged my goods that this wasn't at the time and currently isn't his undoing. I guess USPS' has a hub somewhere between us that just doesn't give a crap on caring for our packages.
Thanks, Universal Frost for an otherwise smooth transaction. Hope to deal with you again in the future...
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Another great transacton with Universal Frost
The title says it all, received package to days, everything was in great shape as advertised. I'll be glad to do bussiness again. Thanks Universal Frost.
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glad it made it.
like what tuttle said earlier i was worried about usps so that is why I went with FedEx on this one and glad you got it in one piece without damage and without your brass all gone (like what happened to tuttle).
usps is no goog in my books that is why UPS or fedex only for me (other than guns, then only fedex since I am still fighting with ups over a broken a-bolt stock)
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Myrtle Beach, S.C. AVX Corp. has launched a comprehensive range of multi-layer chip varistors (MLV) for transient voltage protection, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression. These new VC series medium power varistors are designed to protect against automotive-related transients.
Offering both EMC filtering and large energy transient suppression in a single package, these MLVs are capable of "jump start" and "load dump" conditions, and exhibit little or no degradation to repetitive electrical surges, said the company. The MLVs can be specified to different levels of load dump and jump start test requirements, and provide a broad EMC response as a result of intentional capacitance built into the varistor. They provide complete solutions to inductively generated transients (ISO 7637) and are load dump rated to 25 joules.
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Scenes from an OfficeMarch 26th, 2010 by Colleen Hughes '04
I was so sick earlier this week. My brother's cookout on Saturday was fun, but by late-night Sunday I was really sick with some sort of stomach virus. I ended up having to take both Monday and Tuesday off from work. You know it's bad when you work from home and still feel the need to call in sick because merely turning on the laptop and working from bed is too difficult. I only work a half day on Tuesday though, so it wasn't as bad as missing two full days. And I did manage to drag myself into class on Tuesday. I felt much better by Wednesday, but my schedule was all thrown off by getting sick and I'm still trying to recover. I didn't get my writing assignment for Tuesday's class done, because I had been planning to do it Sunday night and after work Monday, which of course never happened. So now I have to get that plus the new writing assignment done for next week. And I need to keep revising my full-length play.
And now we're here, a Friday morning in late March, and it's snowing as I write this (actually, the snow appears to be winding down). I know that snow in late March is hardly uncommon around here—I remember in 1997 when I was a freshman in high school we had a blizzard on April 1 and school was cancelled—but it's always so disappointing to think that a week ago you were wearing short-sleeves and flip-flops to a cookout and then today it's back to the winter hat and mittens. On a normal Friday, I'd just be curled up in my room working from 8–6, but today I'm only working from 8–2. I'm taking a half day because we have another "skills lab" at school, which is when we get to meet with the MFA directors and BFA (that would be "bachelor of fine arts") actors at BU's College of Fine Arts (CFA). I think I talked about this in an earlier blog when we did our last one.
I always love meeting with the CFA actors and directors. I think this afternoon, if I manage to get a revision done after work but before I have to leave the house, I want to bring in that crazy short play I wrote earlier in the semester that involved a boss and his employee at Disney—it was written for my "overheard conversation" exercise. I think I want it to be part of my "evening of theater" final project for my Tuesday class that I mentioned last week, so I want to fix the ending a little. I think for that project, I'm going to try to do a one-act and a few ten-minute plays that all take place in an office. Some will be comedy, some might not be comedy, and they will each examine different types of office experiences.
…And now it's a few hours later, and I'm back from the skills lab. It was a lot of fun. I did bring in that Disney play with a revised ending, and the actors went all-out and had fun with the craziness of it. We all couldn't stop laughing the entire time, which is an encouraging sign for the play. I wanted to take a video clip of the performance to post here, but we only ended up reading through the piece once, so my plan of waiting till our second read-through to record it didn't work out so well. But I learned that the revised ending is a lot stronger and funnier. And that the section leading up to the ending of the piece is sort of circling back in on itself instead of "raising the stakes," so I still have revisions to make. As always.


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I have the Monster turbine Pro Gold edition... The bass is a little disappointing but other than that it sounds pretty good... but the only sucky part is the mic not working when u plug in earphones.
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It was the bottom of the ninth in Fenway Park when Dubravka Tomsic, regal in emerald and gold, swept onstage in Symphony Hall and started hitting a few home runs of her own.
The Slovenian pianist was making her eighth
Mozart is rarely played on piano recitals any more; the pieces are too exposed, too dangerous. Even if you execute them perfectly, and the chances are against it, you can still miss the point. This music is transparent but deep. Tomsic has played and recorded a fair amount of Mozart, both sonatas and concertos, but she has not programmed much Mozart here. Last night brought contrasting sonatas, in G-Major, K.283 and in A-Minor, K. 310, and the performances were miracles of poise and of probing.
Tomsic has superb coordination and equilibrium -- even in the rare moments when her fingers fleetingly veer off course, she never loses the line or the rhythm. Her right hand shapes melodic lines like a great singer; the left hand provides rhythmic and harmonic stability -- and, since this is Mozart, harmonic surprise. Every student works on these pieces; few of them can dream of playing them like this. She took her time in the slow movements; she refuses to be rushed, even when she is playing faster than you can believe. The Presto of the G-Major Sonata was fantastically swift, precise, and amusing. The harmonic clashes of the first movement of the A-Minor Sonata were disturbing; the middle section of the slow movement touched tragedy; and the finale, amazingly fast, was emotionally unstable and unsettling.
After intermission, and ushers bringing glad tidings from Fenway Park, Tomsic played the four Scherzos of Chopin. Maybe these pieces do not ask to be played as a set, but Tomsic created a different world in each of them, so the juxtapositions worked. The B-Minor Scherzo corruscated with virtuosity, and so did the Third, in C-Sharp Minor. The second Scherzo was as inexporable as fate, and the Fourth scampered playfully all over the keyboard. Nothing was offered as a technical feat, although the pianistic level was awesome. Tomsic's fundamental security enabled her to follow Chopin's fiery flights of fancy, to muse on his poetry, to realize all of her own this-time-only inspirations.
The encores, offered in response to repeated standing ovations, included a mesmerizing Chopin Nocturne, full of sighs and whispers; and two etudes from Op. 25 run together, the gossamer one winging by in thirds, and the soulful "Aeolian Harp." A romp through Villa-Lobos's "Polichinelle," a favorite encore of her teacher's (Arthur Rubinstein) led, finally, to her inevitable farewell, a Bach-Siloti Prelude that breathed a peace beyond understanding.


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Sam Bothwell will be the only local player in today's singles semi-finals at the Belfast City ITF junior tournament at Windsor as Lucy Octave bowed out.
Bothwell, who is seeded fourth, had a straightforward 6-3, 6-1 win over Irish wild card entry Cian Maguire yesterday.
The 17-year-old from Hillsborough will face Spain's Carles Sarrio, who is seeded sixth, but belied the rankings to win the corresponding event at Malahide last week and yesterday defeated the top seed in straight sets.
So, unsurprisingly, Bothwell is expecting a tough challenge as he attempts to sign off his junior career with a tournament win on home territory.
"He's going to be a very difficult opponent and although he's more used to playing on clay courts, he has actually looked very good on the astroturf at Windsor." said Bothwell, who is based in Spain.
"My coach has been watching him and he also defeated one of my Soto Academy team-mates in an earlier round.
"So I have a fair idea as to what to expect and I will probably try and come in (towards the net) when I play him as he likes to keep the ball in play with long rallies.
"I was pretty nervous at the start of my two earlier matches but today was probably my best performance to date."
There was disappointment for Octave, who battled bravely against illness before losing 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to Britain's Alice Gillan.
"I was physically sick a couple of times and tried to put the illness to the back of my mind but it was difficult and it probably cost me a few points," she explained.
"Having said that, I had my chances and I was 30-love up on her serve twice in the third set but I didn't win the big points."
Quarter-final results: Boys singles: Carles Sarrio (ESP) bt James Davis (GBR) 7-6, 6-2; Sam Bothwell (IRE) bt Cian Maguire (IRE) 6-3, 6-1; Albert Roglan (ESP) bt Adam Jones (GBR) 7-5, 6-4; Joshua Rose (GBR) bt Erik Stoneham (GBR) 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.
Girls singles: Georgia Drummy (IRE) bt Maria Budin (GBR) 7-5, 6-3; Alice Gillan (GBR) bt Lucy Octave (IRE) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4; Jennifer Timotin (IRE) bt Anna Bowtell (IRE) 6-2, 7-5; Megan Davies (GBR) bt Aoife Tonna-Barthet (IRE) 6-1, 6-2
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Maryland-based 4-year-old gelding Sweetnorthernsaint, runner-up to Bernardini in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) last year, was made the 9-5 morning line favorite for Monday's $400,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. III) after landing the outside stall in a compact field of five older horses.
The 1 1/16-mile Lone Star Park Handicap anchors six consecutive stakes events that comprise the Grand Prairie track's ninth annual Lone Star Million. The special 11-race Memorial Day program, featuring prize money totaling $1,172,500, begins at 1:35 p.m. CT.
Sweetnorthernsaint, scheduled to arrive in Texas on Sunday aboard an H.E. "Tex" Sutton Forwarding Co. charter flight, will be challenged by the Texas Mile (gr. III) one-two finishers Silent Pleasure and Bob and John; Essex Handicap (gr. III) champ Jonesboro, who'll be ridden by Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel; and Real Dandy, the only locally-based starter from the barn of Lone Star Park's all-time leading trainer Steve Asmussen.
Trained by Michael Trombetta and to be ridden by Mario Pino, Sweetnorthernsaint enters the Lone Star Park Handicap off a second-place finish to the Todd Pletcher-trained Master Command in the National Jockey Cub Handicap (gr. III) at Hawthorne on April 21.
"It was nice to know that Master Command wasn't going to be here," Trombetta said. "I think we have a couple of good challengers in Monday's race with the three of us weighted at 120. It ought to be an exciting time for all of us."
Despite Silent Pleasure's determined neck victory over Bob and John in the Texas Mile on April 28, the runner-up is the 2-1 second choice. Silent Pleasure, who'll attempt to join Dixie Dot Com (2001) as a Texas Mile-Lone Star Park Handicap champ, is the early 3-1 third betting choice.
Trombetta said that, unlike last time in the National Jockey Club Handicap, Sweetnorthernsaint would likely sit just behind the early pacesetters on Monday.
"We had no choice at Hawthorne with the short field where we broke out of the one-hole," Trombetta said. "We kind of had to hustle things along there. In a perfect world, our horse likes to stalk a horse or two and run that way. But he's versatile enough that if there's a slow pace he'll press that along as well."
The Randy Morse-trained Jonesboro finished fourth in the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) last time out.
Together, the cast has won 28 of 94 starts and $3.2 million (an average of more than $640,000 per horse).
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1. Jonesboro (KY), Calvin H. Borel, 117, 9/2
2. Real Dandy (KY), Luis S. Quinonez, 114, 10/1
3. Bob and John (KY), Garrett K. Gomez, 120, 2/1
4. Silent Pleasure (KY), 120, 3/1
5. Sweetnorthernsaint (FL), Mario G. Pino, 120, 9/5
Bob and John's pilot Garrett Gomez, who led all jockeys in money-won last year with more than $20.1 million, also has the mount aboard the much-heralded 4-year-old filly Lady of Venice for trainer Patrick Biancone in the $200,000 Ouija Board Handicap (gr. IIIT), formerly known as the WinStar Distaff.
She was made the even-money favorite in a field of eight fillies and mares that also includes stakes winners Brownie Points and Rich Fantasy. A winner of the Regret (gr. IIIT) at Churchill Downs last summer, Lady of Venice is using Monday's one-mile turf race as a steppingstone to the CashCall Mile Invitational Stakes (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park on July 6.
$200,000 Ouija Board Distaff Handicap (gr. IIIT, Race 9, 5:19 p.m.), Fillies & Mares 3 & Up, 1 Mile (Turf)
1. Sweet Idea (TX), M. Clifton Berry, 114, 20/1
2. Brownie Points (KY), Luis S. Quinonez, 118, 3/1
3. Prospectors Spirit (KY), Bryan McNeil, 112, 30/1
4. My Three Sisters (KY), Shaun Bridgmohan, 115, 12/1
5. Barbette (KY), Quincy Hamilton, 110, 30/1
6. Rich Fantasy (IL), Calvin H. Borel, 117, 4/1
7. D Fine Okie (OK), Donald R. Pettinger, 114, 12/1
8. Lady of Venice (FR), Garrett K. Gomez, 118, 1/1
Kentucky invaders Embossed and Crested lead the field for the $200,000 Dallas Turf Cup Handicap (gr. IIIT). Embossed, trained by Niall O'Callaghan, won the Kentucky Cup Turf (gr. IIIT) last fall and was most recently fourth in Santa Anita's San Juan Capistrano Handicap (gr. IIT). Meanwhile, the Wally Dollase-trained Crested finished a close fourth in the Arcadia Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita on April 7 and followed that effort with an impressive allowance win at Churchill Downs three weeks later.
Waupaca, a four-time winner over the Lone Star Park turf course but winless at the 1 1/8-mile distance, will contest the Dallas Turf Cup for the fourth straight year. Chicago-based grade III winner Major Rhythm is back for another try after finishing third in the 2005 renewal behind Sea Dub. Last year's champ, Trial by Jury from the Bruce Jackson barn, also returns to defend his Dallas Turf Cup title.
It appears almost certain that the turf course will be labeled something other than "firm" due to a recent deluge of rain. About two inches of rain has fallen in Grand Prairie, Texas, since Monday and the only day it hasn't rained was Wednesday. All told more than 6.6 inches of rain has fallen this month, up 57% from the average of 4.2 inches. As a result, there hasn't been a turf race at Lone Star Park since May 20, and 57 scheduled turf races were transferred to the main track though the first 27 days of the 67-day meet.
$200,000 Dallas Turf Cup Handicap (gr. IIIT, Race 7, 4:23 p.m.), 3 & Up, 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)
PP. Horse, Jockey, Weight, ML Odds
1. Major Rhythm (KY), Earlie Fires, 116, 5/1
2. Brego (CA), Eguard Tejera, 113, 20/1
3. More Than Regal (KY), Luis S. Quinonez, 114, 10/1
4. Waupaca (KY), Quincy Hamilton, 116, 9/2
5. Embossed (IRE), Garrett K. Gomez, 117, 8/5
6. Crested (GB), Shaun Bridgmohan, 115, 2/1
7. Trial by Jury (KY), Richard E. Eramia, 114, 20/1


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MOVIE REVIEW | 'SUPER'; You Don't Need Superpowers if You Have a Pipe Wrench (and Anger Issues)
By STEPHEN HOLDEN
Published: April 1, 2011
Bam! Ka-pow! The exclamatory cartoon balloons that pop up during a scene of gruesome vigilante justice late in James Gunn's ''Super'' are supposed to remind us that at heart the movie is a harmless live-action satire of comic-book revenge fantasies. But is it?
Along the way this subversively funny, tonally twisted film morphs from something playful with dark undercurrents into the opposite. This sudden whiplash back to an attitude of false innocence registers as a slap in the face.
The film's schlubby antihero, Frank (Rainn Wilson), is a glowering short-order cook driven by a lifetime of victimization and curdled outrage. He is a seething mass of righteous self-pity who adopts the persona and costume of a superhero he names the Crimson Bolt.
The type of repressed creep who is often described as ''a ticking time bomb,'' Frank adopts his avenging alter ego after his wife, Sarah (Liv Tyler), a recovering drug addict and alcoholic whom he helped lead to sobriety, is stolen from him by her former boyfriend Jacques (Kevin Bacon). The proprietor of a local strip club, Jacques immediately enslaves her to heroin.
One of Frank's inspirations is a television show, ''The Holy Avenger,'' a ridiculous superhero series on the fictional All-Jesus Network that suggests a ''South Park'' parody. In an amusingly outlandish scene Frank has a vision in which his head is attacked by giant sucking worms that irradiate his brain; a moment later he is touched by the finger of God. From then on there is no turning back.
The plot of ''Super'' has a lot in common with ''Kick-Ass,'' in which the title character, a high-school dweeb and his sidekick, Hit-Girl, wreak gory havoc. Mr. Gunn, who wrote and directed ''Super,'' is an alumnus of the B-movie studio Troma, for whom he wrote the screenplay for the midnight cult hit ''Tromeo and Juliet.'' That movie and his 2006 comic horror movie, ''Slither,'' have a facetious, let-the-chips-fall-where-they-may attitude and fondness for excess; the more splatter is better.
Initially Frank's attempts to right the world's wrongs using only his fists and ungainly body are ludicrous, foolhardy exercises that end in cuts and bruises at the hands of stronger and more ruthless foes. Realizing he needs weapons, Frank consults Libby (Ellen Page), an eager, fresh-faced clerk in a comic-book store, for appropriate tools. She guesses his alter ego after news reports of the Crimson Bolt's antics, and the two become a team.
Frank returns to action wielding a pipe wrench, which he uses to bash people in the face. The smallest rudeness can trigger a violent reaction. A man who cuts in line outside a movie theater winds up in intensive care. An acquaintance of Libby's who may or may not have defaced a friend's car is savagely attacked in his home.
''Super'' doesn't pretend to be realistic. Violent acts go unpunished. It thrashes about in a comic-book limbo where basic laws of cause and effect don't necessarily apply.
The Crimson Bolt eventually commands a formidable arsenal of firepower that includes bombs and grenades as he and Libby, now nicknamed Boltie and appropriately costumed, lay siege to Jacques's lair.
''Super'' rides on the carefully bent performances of its stars. Mr. Wilson's Frank is a psychotic chip off the blockhead, Dwight, he plays in ''The Office.'' The film magnifies the quietly fuming, injustice-collecting Dwight into an avenger of monstrous grandiosity. Flashbacks to Frank's persecution during childhood and adolescence trick you into sympathizing with him long after he has gone around the bend.
A nervous, fidgety crybaby who in moments of abject self-loathing falls on his knees and prays for deliverance from his miserable condition, Frank is ultimately abhorrent despite a mawkish soft ending. You can see exactly why Sarah left him for the loathsome Jacques. There is no getting around the fact that slithery bad boys are sexier than crazy goody-goods. And Mr. Bacon's sleaze ball oozes an oily reptilian charm.
Even more disturbing is Ms. Page's transformation from helpful eager beaver to demented vixen whose perky enthusiasm escalates into manical bloodlust. Together Frank and Libby become the newest screen incarnation of those archetypal cinematic lovebirds known as natural-born killers.
Opens on Friday in Manhattan.
Written and directed by James Gunn; director of photography, Steve Gainer; edited by Cara Silverman; music by Tyler Bates; production design by William Elliott; costumes by Mary Matthews; produced by Miranda Bailey and Ted Hope; released by IFC Midnight. Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes. This film is not rated.
WITH: Rainn Wilson (Frank), Ellen Page (Libby), Liv Tyler (Sarah), Kevin Bacon (Jacques) and Nathan Fillion (the Holy Avenger).
PHOTO: Rainn Wilson as a self-proclaimed superhero in ''Super.'' (PHOTOGRAPH BY STEVE DIETL/IFC FILMS)


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The police of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State has arrested a man for killing mother and a child and mutilating their bodies.
According to the Acting Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, the suspect kidnapped the two victims, killed and buried them in his house. Reportedly, he removed some of their body parts for a ritual.
"The man killed a woman and her child and buried them in his house in Ajuwon. He was arrested and led the Police to the crime scene in Ajuwon," he said.
Mr. Oyeyemi said there was an attempt by the angry mob in the area to kill the suspect before the police got the information and moved in to prevent breakdown of law and order.
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Cosplayer Sakky > Costume of Amane Misa (Death Note)
- Most Recent Photo
- 07-22-2012
- Series
- Death Note
- Character
- Amane Misa
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- Very Easy
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- Anime Expo 2012
About this Costume
- Construction Details:
I'll give more in depth information in the future, but here is a quick draft of what I did for the dress:
I got a plain black bustier and added a black skirt to the bottom. I then went ahead and added the white ribbon trim to the bottom of the skirt.
The bustier itself didn't come with straps, so I removed the straps from an old bra and had to sew those on.
Then came the accents to make the bustier appear more corset-like. I used black grommet tape and some suede string to make a faux corset on the front of the bustier, and then I had to hand sew the black lace ribbon on the edge of the bra part of the bustier.
Uhh, that's all I can think of so far. :P Sorry that it's really messy.
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- Wig Name
- Alicia XXL
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What the fans say...
Manchester United 1-2 Manchester CityIve Beeckmans: Instead of inspiring, the ceremony seemed to paralyse us. I missed passion in a lot of players and inspiration was non-existant. In all honesty, City probably deserved their victory. They came to Old Trafford with a packed midfield to stop us playing, man-marked Paul Scholes and tried to counter attack using the speed of left winger Martin Petrov and strength of Benjani. We couldn't find an answer to that and they performed their tactical scheme to perfection, simple as that. Part of being one of the best teams in the country is having to break down defences week in, week out. When we finally found a way through, not coincidentally when Hamann was already subbed off, it was too late.
Wallace Poulter: An impeccable display by City fans followed by a curiously dispassionate United performance. Throw in Benjani successfully shouldering the attacking responsibilities and the City of Manchester went to sleep content for the first time in 34 years. To a certain extent though I think we have the Chief Rag to thank for the victory with a bizarre selection decision. Three wingers and two attacking midfielders in the starting eleven was a strange choice with no holding midfielder to protect the back four and duly a counter attack put City one up. From there United were always going to have to chase. But I'm not complaining.
Arsenal 2-0 Blackburn RoversDavid Young: Despite starting the first half like world-beaters there were also periods in Arsenal's performance where they looked anything but title-contenders, particularly just before the interval. But an early goal from Philippe Senderos and an injury-time strike from Emmanuel Adebayor were enough to see off Blackburn who had plenty of good spells of their own without creating too many real chances. That aside, the second half display was a lot stronger and to be five points clear with only 12 games remaining would have been beyond the dreams of most Gooners at the start of the season. The title is still far from won but this result does now heap plenty of pressure on United and Chelsea after they dropped further points on Sunday.
Alan Griffiths: When Rovers conceded the first goal as early as the third minute, I feared an avalanche of goals from the Gunners. However, I was more than satisfied with the remainder of the game as the Rovers depleted by injuries and suspensions, silenced and kept the Arsenal supporters on the edges of their seats until injury time. Although Rovers never really threatened in front of goal, whilst they continued throughout the game to chase down and maintained possession there was always a faint chance of an equaliser.
Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle UnitedJerrad Peters: For the better part of 45 minutes, it looked as though the second Kevin Keegan regime was destined to produce its initial win. Michael Owen's opener was rather fortuitous; but Newcastle fully deserved the lead at the break. Villa, on the other hand, seemed lost in the attacking third without Gabriel Agbonlahor buzzing about. Then John Carew took over. Granted, he was helped by the presence of Marlon Harewood - who had replaced Martin Petrov at the interval. Olof Mellberg, too, was replaced by Craig Gardner. Mellberg, despite having been a faithful servant to the club, seems to have lost his head since signing for Juventus. The man was absolute rubbish on the day. And, speaking of rubbish, Newcastle are now just six points above the drop. So much for champagne football.
Correspondent Wanted: Two 3-0 defeats to Arsenal I can take but losing 4-1 to Aston Villa is difficult to swallow - especially when they only played for one half of football. On the plus side Michael Owen scored again and... well that's about it. Our defence is woeful; we can't defend against pace and Carew's hat-trick proved we can't defend against power either. Hopefully Keegan will come down from whatever planet he is on, stop trying to sign Thierry Henry and sort out the rabble he is stuck with.
Derby County 0-3 Tottenham HotspurRoderick Coustan: We held them through the first half but, it was nervous, and it looked as if the deluge was coming. Our best spell came after 20 minutes when Kenny Miller had a shot saved and Barnsey was put through beautifully by Pearson, only to put it wide with the goalie beaten.... Giles, you're having a laugh. Finally we crumbled like a pack of cards. Robbie Keane had a tap-in and the Spurs strikers began to gather like lions on a zebra kill as we went down, Younes Kaboul getting the second and Dimitar Berbatov netted with a last-minute penalty. Not yet dooooooomed as we have 12 games left, and have a free weekend as we concentrate on [not] beating the record held by Sunderland for lowest points in 2005-06 with 15 points and a goal difference of -43.
Colin McCullough: A straightforward victory against the bottom side, although not quite as easy as the scoreline suggests. There was little to choose between the teams in a poor and goalless first half, with Derby having the only clear-cut chance. Juande Ramos changed the game with the introduction of O'Hara and Berbatov for the ineffectual Boateng and the anonymous Bent. Goals from Keane, Kaboul and Berbatov followed, giving Spurs their second away win of the season.
Middlesbrough 1-0 FulhamDaniel Gray: A comfortable win for the Boro, and seven games unbeaten now. Afonso Alves finally made his debut after a transfer saga that went on for about seven years. He certainly has the pace to add so much to the side, and any comparisons with the running style of Brian Deane are just plain unfair. A win in the FA Cup on Sunday and this has the look of becoming an interesting season.
Tom Wille: If Fulham have any hopes of avoiding relegation this season they are going to have to win on the road at some point. Saturday marked the 30th straight match in which they have not won. Neither team had many scoring opportunities, but Jeremie Aliadiere took full advantage of his chance in the 11th minute and scored what proved to be the one and only goal of the match from either side. The loss was disappointing for Cottagers supporters as many expected Fulham to build on the momentum of last weekend's come from behind win over Aston Villa. The last three months of the season will be a nervy time for Fulham fans everywhere. To be relegated or not to be relegated?
Everton 1-0 ReadingSteven Corry, Soccernet reader: This was a tough game and in the end the victory was 'plain ugly'. Phil Jagielka headed the winner, his first goal for the club, but a brave comeback saw Reading hit a post and they could have won a penalty when Lee Carsley looked to have handled in the box. The hard-earned three points keeps Everton firmly in fourth spot and sent Reading into the bottom three after a run of seven successive defeats.
Paula Marcus: A much improved Reading performance was not enough to stop them from dropping into the relegation zone. Despite having plenty of chances to at least salvage a point, continued failure to score when on top yet again proved costly as Jagielka scored mid way through the second half. On a plus side, a good solid debut from new signing Kebe could be vital in the coming months as Reading aim to move back up the table.
West Ham United 1-1 Birmingham CityBilly Blagg: Bet they can't wait to see this type of fare in Auckland in a few season's time! Despite Freddie Ljungberg's early opening goal - his first for the club - the Hammers were unable to build on their lead and were pulled level when James McFadden was awarded a penalty. Alan Curbishley complained about the penalty after and certainly McFadden didn't help his cause by going to ground easily but, I for one, am tired of seeing our Captain grabbing shirts every time he has been blind-sided. Any referee officiating in a West Ham match is sure to have seen Neil get away with it on countleess occasions and they are obviously looking out for it. Birmingham will se it as a useful point, the Hammers can only look at the 10th place that they now seem glued to, whatever happens each week.
Dan Hobbs: Blues secured a valuable point in east London, but it was yet another case of missing the opportunity to win the game against lacklustre opponents. Since we can't seem to beat the teams around us at the moment, our most likely source of wins is probably the mid-table teams, such as West Ham, who regard us as an easy victory and play within their capabilities. Arsenal are up next. After the draw down there, that'll be an easy home win, won't it?
Sunderland 2-0 Wigan AthleticPeter Osborne: The good fortune, in the shape of woodwork is coming our way, not before time. Our home record is keeping us up at present, despite a somewhat average performance three points is three points. With a two week break before some tricky away fixtures, lets hope our luck does not desert us. £9million for Craig Gordon.... worth every penny.
Liam O'Connor: In one of the most one sided games I have seen in a long time, Sunderland came out on top after taking both of their two chances. The framework was hit by both Killbane and Heskey with numerous other chances missed by ourselves, with wave after wave of Wigan attacks Murphy scored which should no doubt be goal of the season to put the game firmly out of Wigan's reach, and to take a massive three points further away from relagation for the Mackems, Wigan were left to rue missed chances!
Chelsea 0-0 LiverpoolCorrespondent Wanted: The Premier League is planning to go on a global tour but if any of the potential host cities were watching this match they would have closed the cheque-book and gone to watch some paint dry instead. The first five minutes promised some end to end football but after that I think it can best be described as turgid. Both teams were afraid to lose and so played with one striker and then isolated them. Rubbish game and Rubbish result as we failed to close the gap in the title race.
Kevin Brodie: Finally a Liverpool display that showed Rafa has 'not lost the dressi ng room'. Passion and committment were shown by all players, including John Arne Riise, who turned in a very solid performance. Liverpool had the best of the 90 minutes and Crouch had a few good chances to get Liverpool's noses out in front. If Steve Gerrrard would have tried to shoot a few times the game might have taken a different tone. Chelsea had a good chance through Ballack and a decent penalty appeal that was turned down but it would have been harsh on Liverpool. Hopefully this result took momentum away from Chelsea in their pursuit of the League. Pleased to see that Arsenal won and United lost.
Bolton Wanderers 0-1 PortsmouthMatt Kilsby: Trust the Wanderers to bring us back to earth with an almighty bump only a week after the first away win of new millennium (probably not that long ago, but near enough). The tragedy of the Portsmouth game was that we were outstanding throughout and played the best football I've seen us play for quite a while. Alas, the best striker in the Premiership (that one we sold a few weeks ago) wasn't on hand to bury the glut of chances we created. We've got some tough games coming up and it isn't just the unseasonably warm weather that's making me sweat.
Scott Mclachlan: Bolton fans left the Reebok on Saturday seeking a policeman to report a public robbery. Pompey took three points courtesy of an offside goal and a string of saves from David James, one of them simply stunning. Who would have thought it, Pompey win ugly. Something Bolton used to do regularly.
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After reading various letters, I had to respond.
I'm not sure what newspaper they are reading, but my new addition has most of the items from when it was just the North County Times. Some said they missed the Back Page and "Today in History." Well, it's there. The format is in blocks of articles, which are easier to follow. I do miss the stars on our daily horoscopes, News of the Weird and the larger print, and so, if enough of us ask for those things to return, maybe they will. Nobody really likes change, but look at what we have gained. Two sets of comics, a People section, presidential trivia, a crime/public safety section, letters from readers in San Diego (it's nice to know how they feel down there) and the movie directory. Having grandchildren in both San Diego and North County, I get both areas without having to go online or call.
At first, I too wanted the old format back, but it seems every day, I read our newspaper and I find different and interesting stuff. It's all there. We just may have to look for it in a different place or format.
I do miss the columns of Cheryl Lavin and John Rosemond. Please bring them back. I'm still getting used to it, but I'm happy with our daily newspaper and look forward to reading it every morning.


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Six players Manchester United need to sign to strengthen their squad
Manchester United's opening day defeat to Swansea - with two United youngsters making their debuts in the starting XI - highlighted the urgent need for Louis van Gaal to strengthen his squad if he is going to get the club back into the Champions League at the first time of asking.
Here, we look at some of the players who could help.
1) MARCOS ROJO (Sporting Lisbon)
The Argentina international can play left-back or centre-back, two positions which desperately need strengthening after Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and Alex Buttner all left the club over the summer with only Luke Shaw - currently injured - coming in as a replacement. The fact he has occasionally been deployed as a winger only makes Rojo more attractive for Van Gaal's planned 3-5-2 system. However, United's move for him has been stalled by a dispute between Sporting and Rojo's third-party owners.
2) MEHDI BENATIA (Roma)
The 27-year-old France-born Morocco international has been targeted by a number of clubs after a stand-out season with Roma last year, his first in Serie A since joining from Udinese. He was said to be Manchester City's second choice if their protracted move to Eliaquim Mangala fell apart, but United must both forgive him that and see off reported competition from Chelsea if he is to make the north west his home. However, with four years remaining on his Roma deal, Benatia will not come cheap for anyone.
3) DALEY BLIND (Ajax)
Did we mention United need defenders? The 24-year-old Daley Blind would, like Rojo, fit the bill as a versatile left-sided player who can play in defence or midfield, and he knows Van Gaal's modus operandi well through the Dutch national team. Blind, son of Ajax favourite Danny Blind, has played for the Amsterdam club since childhood - bar a brief loan to Groningnen in his youth - so might find leaving the Eredivisie a wrench, but his displays at international level suggest his talent is ready for the next level.
4) ARTURO VIDAL (Juventus)
File this under 'transfer sagas'. The 27-year-old has been "close" to joining United since the end of the World Cup, at least it has seemed that way, and yet a move is seemingly no nearer. A series of conflicting signals from the player, and a fairly steadfast insistence he is not for sale from Juventus, has kept him at arm's distance for now. Some astronomical fees - approaching £45million - have been mentioned, as has a knee injury, and it remains very difficult to read how much genuine interest there is on either side.
5) NIGEL DE JONG (AC Milan)
Whatever the truth to the Vidal rumours, there is no question United need a midfield enforcer. In a move that could break hearts across town, the Red Devils have been linked with former Manchester City hard man Nigel de Jong, another one of Van Gaal's favourites from the Dutch team. A move at least seems feasible, with Milan - like United - out of Europe and undergoing a rebuild, the 29-year-old does not have European football to lose by heading to Old Trafford, although he does not exactly fit United's criteria of targeting young players with their best years ahead of them.
6) ANGEL DI MARIA (Real Madrid)
Another rumour that refuses to go away. Madrid's splurge on James Rodriguez likely leaves the impressive Di Maria kicking his heels on the Bernabeu bench this season, leading to plenty of rumours linking him to both United and PSG. The FFP-restrained Parisiens have ended their interest on cost grounds, seemingly leaving the way clear for United. But while the Argentinian's arrival would do plenty to lift United fans, the club's first priority has to be in defence and defensive midfield. Signing Di Maria alone would do nothing to address the current imbalance of their squad.
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Maura Judkis, arts writer for TBD, is going to work for WaPo. The offer comes on the heels of another TBDer, Editor Erik Wemple, who has taken a job at WaPo as a media writer. "I'm really excited to be joining the staff of the Washington Post, and I'm looking forward to meeting the arts team at the end of June," Judkis told FishbowlDC.
But before she starts at WaPo she'll complete a short fellowship for arts journalism in LA sponsored by the NEA and the Annenberg School at USC.
Judkis said she has no regrets about working at TBD, which has seen a lot of bleeding of employees as of late as journalists head for the door. "I've had a blast at TBD, and feel lucky to have played a role in building something new, with a super-talented group of people," she said.
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An afternoon at The White Hart Harvester, Hockliffe, turned into 'something from a disaster movie' as the restaurant was hit by a strong gust of wind on Sunday, August 10.
The trees that line the pub garden were hit by the wind, one fell on to a parked car and others blocked part of the road.
Leanne Hollowday, of Leighton Buzzard, was dining at the restaurant with her family when the wind hit.
She said: "The trees were hit by a sudden squall, throwing debris, dust, leaves and branches into the air which spiralled around like something from a disaster movie and several parasols over the benches were ripped up and tossed in a heap at the far end of the garden, we were sat wide eyed, wondering what was happening and what might happen next."
Sam Biddlecombe, Harvester assistant manager, said: "An elderly couple were sitting in the pub area and a big gust of wind knocked a tree over onto their car. The general manager was quick to respond and called someone out to come and remove the tree.
"A member of staff from the kitchen offered to drive the couple home while the tree was removed and the general manager drove their car home to them."
Mrs Hollowday added: "There was almost a sense of disbelief, it was literally over within seconds, the staff reacted quickly to an unusual event."
Other parts of the town were also hit by the bad wind on Sunday afternoon.
A man was walking his dog in Leighton Buzzard, when he saw a tree fall in front of him, he said: "It was like a mini hurricane."
In Stanbridge, there was a lucky escape for staff and customers at The Five Bells, as the willow tree, that stands at the driveway, was ripped down by a strong gust of wind.
Simon Stephens-Young, general manager of The Five Bells, said: "There was a sudden spell of about five to ten minutes of strong wind that knocked down the willow, we are really lucky that no one was hurt and there was no damage, it could have been a lot worse."


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May 8, 2012 at 8:45 am #12178
Hi guys,
although my website is really running smoothly with Angular, there is one element that takes much more time to load than the rest, the slider on frontpage. Although I have reduced the file size several times etc, the speed of the loading doesnt really change.
Is there a way to change the slider or do anything about it so that the frontpage load faster?
Also, I realized that in the Angular theme, when loading the frontpage, the website flashes (the top socket with the social icons etc…)!!!
you can have a look here… http://www.rightcolours.com
AlexMay 8, 2012 at 3:04 pm #74598
Hi aj71785,
It looks like right now you are using a video in the large slider area. If you decided to switch it back to the images I'll take a look at the images/loading to see if I can offer any insight.
Usually, plugins like http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/w3-total-cache/ can do a lot to speed up your site. With Angular however, you'll need to individually tell it not to try and minify the javascript files since it tends to cause issues.
DevinMay 8, 2012 at 3:53 pm #74599
Hi Devin,
Unfortunately I am not really familiar with javascript etc… Is it an issue that I am using a video in the slider?
I realized also that the theme is resizing the uploaded images (that I use as cover picture in my portfolio section) what forces css to change the jpgs from 465 x 346 to 231 x 171. This creates then a short delay in all my portfolio entries according to Google Speed Test.
How can I provide the smaller sized images myself so CSS doesn't have to resize? Would that help?
AlexMay 10, 2012 at 9:07 pm #74600
Hey Alex,
Its not an issue with using a video as the single image is the only thing loading in. There isn't really a lot we can do to help speed up the page load/general performance unfortunately. The change involved to change the way the images load in is a bit extensive for what we could walk you through.
There are a lot of different avenues to take to give better page loading time and general performance but it depends on your host, experience and how much time you want to take to get that extra second or two of loading time removed.
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Early on in pregnancy I was eager to embrace all things pregnancy. I couldn't wait to trade in my pre-pregnancy jeans for the comfortable stretchyness of maternity pants. I realize this might put me firmly in the minority of pregnant women. I couldn't help it, as I made my way through my first trimester I starting shopping for pants with large stretch panels to pull up over my expanding belly. Boot cut, skinny, even yoga pants. Some would say I made the switch way too soon. I didn't even bother with the hair-tie through the button loop trick or those tummy sleeves for too long. I was happy to be pregnant and in comfortable pants. I wore those maternity jeans with pride. I was pregnant. I deserved some comfort after-all.
Fast forward to nearly 3 months postpartum and all I can think about is jeans without panels. I want to experience the pleasure of buttoning my pants. I want to hear the sweet sound of a zipper as it slides up. I just want to get back to normal clothes. I'm not even concerned with being at my prepregnancy size. The number on the tag or scale has nothing to do with it. I just want to get away from wide elastic front panels and slide into something more structured.
Maternity pants have lost their luster. They are no longer comfortable and easy. They are annoying, too stretchy and missing all the fun of buttons, snaps and zippers. Who wants a big old panel covering their no-longer-pregnant belly? Not me. I wish I had savored my normal jeans a bit longer before making the change to their maternity counterparts. And now I find myself contemplating pulling out that old hair-tie through the button hole trick just slip on a pair of non-maternity pants.
How long after baby did you wear your maternity jeans?
Did you jump on the maternity clothes band wagon early or did you hold out and stick with your normal jeans for as long as possible?