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has anyone removed the recirc valve any advise?
What, removed it to clean? Removed to upgrade?
It's easy mate, just undo the crappy clips with a pair of pliars (you'll need jubilee clips to replace them) and take the thing off.
sorry mate i mean removed it completely and run the car without it?
Don't... simples... If you have to ask why then especially don't....
Recirc is there to dump boost pressure built up in the charge pipe system to prevent compressor stall (aiding performance) which puts a strain on the turbo's shaft and can cause it to snap in two especially on a small turbo like the K03/4
Recirc if different to a normal dump valve as if dumps the the air back into the intake system (hence recirc) as this air has already been measured by the MAF and dumping this to atmosphere (such as the crappy Spilt-R for example) will cause running problems on the engine.
If you still want to remove it I would advise selling your car and buying a car without a turbo as it will be less expensive to repair when you blow it up
A little OTT perhaps tufty, although the general point of it is sound enough.
Removing the recirc won't do THAT much harm to a standard car.
The reality is, that outside of enthusiast ownership, just about every A3 and S3 in the country it running with a split DV that's not actually doing any recirc-ing at all. the majority of these can be problem free for many many thousands of miles.
I'm not saying it's a good idea at all, we all know it's not. But if you insist on wanting to remove it, to gain that daft 'wastegate' sound people so wrongly call it, then who are we to stop you?
I don't think so... removing the DV serves no purpose.... The fact you even suggest it won't do 'THAT' much harm suggests you accept the possibility it will...
Sorry if I am coming across a little harsh but I have seen too many cars that have been 'modified' to the point they don't run right or even at all by people who just don't have a clue.... Any mod that isn't compensated by changes to ECU software in someway (when it can't compensate for itself that is) is not a good thing to do as it serves no purpose at all...
Air within the charge system is travelling at a fairly high speed and is also under pressure... closing off the throttle valve gives this no where to go and will stall the compressor wheel causing stress on the compressor shaft which is particularly small...
Removing the DV does nothing but reduce the reliabilty of the engine... so why do it...
Any BOV/Atmos type DV replacement is at best pointless and at worse it will just make the car run badly... the ECU has already calculated the fuel required for the air it has measured through the MAF... If some of the measured air is bleed to the atmosphere then the engine will run rich... while this may not cause any immediate problems, it can cause misfires and such in extreme cases...
Soz to bang on but the DV is there for a reason, its a closed system designed to run using a recirculation valve... DV's and BOV's are there to protect the turbo....
I suppose even a BOV will vent the air somewhere to prevent compressor stall, remove it completly and its 2 part shaft time simples
Removing it is turbo suicide IMHO
wow that is exactly what i said to my mate who has been banging on about the recirc valve removale will enhance the sound of the wastegte , but my argument was that it is there for a reason and removing it may make the wastegate sound louder but will harm the engine if it is not there , thanks for your responses guys that has confirmed my suspicions!
Depends what wastegate sound you're after? BANG is not a sound I'd like to hear
lol yh def bang is not a good sound at all !
Are you talking from experience or something someone told you?
The last part of that sentance, to put it politely is errrr ******! A dump/recirc valve is more of a necessity on a larger turbo, simply because of the larger volumes of air being moved and the greater forces being applied.
Your Turbo isn't going to blow up the minute you remove a std dump valve, so don't be scared by internet rumour mongerers. However, it is there for a reason and that reason is to aid durability on the turbo and help reduce spool up times - so in escence yes it does serve a purpose and your best bet would be to remove it for an uprated one that actually works (as being std and old yours prob doesn;t).
your mate (with all due respect) is ignorent of how things work and his advise is poor
yes it will make a fluttering sound, cool sound i agree, but when you realise its partly compressor stall and loading on the shaft/bearings is higher, you realise why the manufactuturers fitted them (for reliability)
BOV will make more woosh, non-functional dv's will cause chatter/flutter noise
the flutter is inadequate venting of the excess, closed throttle boost.. with dv spool and respool is faster
advise as already given is dont do it
your mates an eejit
I replaced my dv recently, as the old one had a split and was working incorrectly. I worked it out as i could hear the chatter, but i wasnt easy to hear (windows down uphill on a country lane) so really ask yourself whats the point. Also when i replaced my dv i needed a new maf, not sure how the two connect but a broken dv doesnt give for a happy engine.
I am with Tuffty 100% on this. The shafts on Garrets etc on cossie and the like are twice the thickness and are strong enough to hold together without a DV or BOV. The k04 etc have very thin shafts and can snap easily from a high speed stall, FACT !! Not scare mongering as you call it.
I have heard this from more reliable sources than the interweb. The fact the DV aids spool up and durability is another factor to consider.
I think it came to me in a vision or something....
So not any good on a small turbo producing 20psi with a piddly little shaft then? ******... must let the bloke at VAG know they have had it wrong all these years... maybe they will get in touch for some consultancy work for when they fit a GT35 to an A2
Plagiaristic contradiction in one paragraph... respect...
Originally Posted by MIKE GTR
Are you talking from experience or something someone told you?
I think it came to me in a vision or something....
Amen to that brother
Originally Posted by MIKE GTR
The last part of that sentance, to put it politely is errrr ******! A dump/recirc valve is more of a necessity on a larger turbo, simply because of the larger volumes of air being moved and the greater forces being applied.
So not any good on a small turbo producing 20psi with a piddly little shaft then? ******... must let the bloke at VAG know they have had it wrong all these years... maybe they will get in touch for some consultancy work for when they fit a GT35 to an A2
I had a maram shafted T4 on my old cossie that HAD to have a dump valve, having spoken to the turbo manufactuer at the time he told me what i have stated above
Originally Posted by MIKE GTR
Your Turbo isn't going to blow up the minute you remove a std dump valve, so don't be scared by internet rumour mongerers. However, it is there for a reason and that reason is to aid durability on the turbo and help reduce spool up times - so in escence yes it does serve a purpose and your best bet would be to remove it for an uprated one that actually works (as being std and old yours prob doesn;t).
Plagiaristic contradiction in one paragraph... respect...
I don't understand the contradiction? I said its not going to blow up immediately if he takes it off, but it does play a role and his best bet would be to buy an new one or uprated one thgat actually works. I know this reading malarky is all new to you but come on, read it correctly.
My comments weren't on the basis that the dump valve does nothing, it was on the basis that you said "DON'T DO IT COS IT WILL BLOW UP"
...same applies to you mate...
...I think you will find that if you actually read back through the thread I never actually said those words together...
right... getting bored with your pedantic non arguments... I clearly haven't a clue what I am on about and I think the OP has enough info here to make a decision...
I think you'll find I replied giving concise reason for each differenece of opinion with you - it wasn't pedantic non argument. You however, replied with sarcasm, to which I replied in the same manner.
The DV does do something... as explained.
Not difficult to comprehend
I dont recall anyone saying it would break immediately either, "cos it will blow up" blah blah
... and comparing T4 garret with a K04 turbo is pretty meaningless.
stick em side bby side and its quite obvious how the shafts and seals, thrust washers compare.. IE they DONT
You might know something about your previous Jap cars, but you are showing quite some knowledge gap on VAG 1.8t so far
The blowing up was "IMPLIED"
The T4 comparison was on the basis of a large MARAM shafted turbo against a small turbo, as the poster had said it was MORE necessary on a smaller turbo such as the K04 - that statement is wrong - it is needed more on a large turbo. However, if what you say is correct about the K04 (and to be honest i somewhat suspect otherwise as turbo failure doesn't seem to be a big issue on high mileage s3's, even those running remaps and higher boost - but i won't argue that point as i don't know from experience) needing to run a dump valve, then surely the advice that I gave - QUOTE "However, it is there for a reason and that reason is to aid durability on the turbo and help reduce spool up times - so in escence yes it does serve a purpose and your best bet would be to remove it for an uprated one that actually works (as being std and old yours prob doesn;t)" is correct, YES?.
Don't just argue on behalf of your mate, read what I have said
My experience isn't only of Jap, i've had a variety from a Turbo'd Mk11 astra (using a KKK turbo) an Escort RST (Using GArretts), a Fiesta RST, a Delta Intergrali Evo, Escort Cossie, R33 GTR (Trust) as well as the S3, which has just had a Hyrbrid K04 (damn wish i'd have known how **** they were lol)
It simply WRONG tho.
the op would do well to ignore your advise to remove the DV
Again read what i have writen, i've never said that
If you read what I have posted it makes sense... the bearings, thrust washer and shaft will see more loads when the DV is not functional or removed.. a lot more side load applied against the thrust washer for example..
whichever way you look at it its STUPID to remove it.
You even say yourself
so you are full of contradictions fella
To remove one remains very bad advise, which is what you told the Op to do is it not?
yea, just re-read it and you did'nt agreed.
mixed you up with marks eejit friend.. - lol
my bad
Have your read anything I have written? My points were that Tufty was wrong in saying that they are needed more on a small turbo, its larger turbos that generally require them as they move larger volumes of air - fact. Ok you state the K04 is weak, i'll take your word on that, BUT the fact remains its the exception to the rule, you even mentioned yourself that its not as strong as the likes of GArrett (see I read what you write).
I said removing will not immediaitely blow up your turbo (do we agree on this point?) i said its better to replace it with a new or uprated one that actually works, as his old tired one probably doesn't.
so, DUH
The statement was in relation to the fragility of the K04 as opposed to small v large turbos in general... while I concede this may not have been clear, my statement stands... fragile turbos (small or otherwise) are more likely to suffer a failure brought on by an inadequate or non existant means of relieving charge pressure...
side by side comparison of T4 and K04 will show relative shaft sizes, compressor wheel sizes and turbines.. night and day different in many respects
I am not making, nor have made any case for smaller unit needing a DV any more than a larger one, one is smaller shaft with less inertia, one is significantly larger with more inetia, which without DV aiding the throttle shut, pressure spike/comp stall, is high wear on both units respectively.
DV's are fitted these days to aid reliability. Its fact that without, the units will not last as long for the reasons mentioned
Fitting a DV which can cope with the duty better is always a good thing. forge piston ones are popular, but functional factory ones, whilst working also do the job ok. (they're just prone to splitting their rubber diaphragm)
What K04 hybrid did you go for on your S3?
FAir enough, but my reply was in reponse to this QUOTE "which puts a strain on the turbo's shaft and can cause it to snap in two especially on a small turbo like the K03/4"
for which I have been refered to as plageristic, naieve and pedantic lol.
If I remember one statement told to me during an assembly at school it is this "A little bot of knowledge is a dangerous thing" and while I too at times may be responsible for giving out info when i'm not fully aware of the facts or have not had personal experience, it really does irritate me when the internet spouts rumours that are sometimes far from correct.
This isn't a personal dig, i'm sure i'll need help on some aspect of my car at some point and at no point do i want to alianate the community that could help. Maybe i was a little sarcastic at times and perhaps i shouldn't have used the phrase "******" lol, but hey we all like to get our point across
I didn't say you had, you pounced on me for saying that you needed them on the likes of a T4 but not on a K04 (i never said anything even remote to this), my comparision was purely on size.
ONce again!! I have never said take the DV off!!!!!! I have simply said replace it for one that works.
I have no idea what spec the hybrid is, my engine tuner sent it off for me and arranged for larger compressor - i'll have to find out actually as it would be good to know
Which Eejit friend, i have loads. LMAO
marks-crazy-s3 friend
who was that?
turbo supplier that is..
did you find it made a difference?
Are you following all this mark?
Vince at mmmmmm Universal turbos (i think), don't quote me on that though - Not sure about the difference, i get it back today and will prob get the map updated before i give it a good hiding
be a handy comparison if you had before and after MAF logs, request vs actual boost, etc
do you have vagcom?
Afraid I don't have anything like that, the only reason the turbo got done was because my cambelt snapped and took out 20 valves and 4 pistons, there was a little bit of oil in the turbo and some slight play but through my contacts I managed to get it reconditioned and hybridized for a very good price, so it was worth doing while it was off.
The S3 is my everyday car, I bought it last dec with only 38k on it and with the intention that it wouldn't cost me anything, I wasn't interested in it being fast or not, but it came with a few bits already on (although it was still gutless) - The skyline has taken longer than expected so its been nice driving this about as its not too chav and not too poncy
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Marisa Ostendorf of Alexandria picked up on a particular request made by U.S. soldiers serving in the Middle East - please send golf balls.
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MOVE dance class The ultimate dancer's workout is offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Alpha Fitness on U.S. 1 South in the Staples plaza. Cost is $10. Call Jennifer at 429-0356.
He's got the blues
Musician Marty Scott has the blues. And since one of his recent songs is titled "Talk About Your Troubles," and he hosts an evening radio show on 88.5 FM called "The Sunday Evening Blues Cruise," one might conclude that he's no stranger to that particular emotion.
'Dreamgirls' at Alhambra Dinner Theatre is extraordinary
Why has it taken 25 years for Todd Booth, the Alhambra Dinner Theatre's genius-in-residence (owner and director) to finally stage "Dreamgirls," the smash musical (six Tony awards) that opened on Broadway in 1981? In his own words on opening night, "I needed to find the talent."
Events Calendar: Sept. 22-29, 2006
TODAY, Sept. 22 Shakespeare: "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged" will show at 7:30 p.m. today at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., in uptown St. Augustine. The show will run through Oct. 8. For reservations and showtimes, call the box office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 825-1164.
Live & Local
A1A Ale Works 1 King St., 829-2977: Local rock band The Falling Bones play tonight and Saturday.
Upcoming Events
The following is a list of upcoming events in and around St. Johns County. For this week's events, go to Pages 4-5. For more events, see Festivals on Page 11.
In a story on Page 3 in last week's Compass, the style of music performed by The First Coast Jazz Orchestra was incorrect (for the Music by the Sea concert scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pavillion).
Best-sellers: 'The Book of Fate' is No. 1
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Book of Fate" by Brad Meltzer (Warner)
Life in a Nutshell: Surf lessons learned the hard way
Surf Lesson No. 263: Don't take your wife to the beach the night your surfboard gives you a good ding on the head.
Local briefs
Trunk show
Dress emerges as strong trend
NEW YORK -- New York Fashion Week is basking in the success of the dress. It's already been a strong item for fall fashion, but it has emerged as the key piece for spring.
Fruit split a fall citrus problem
People with citrus trees like to count their chicks before the eggs have hatched. What I mean is, this is the time of year that fruit begins to swell and become quite noticeable and people start planning on having a big crop. There is one common problem that happens in the fall of the year that can drastically effect the harvest and that is fruit splitting.
Apple of her eye
"A couple of years ago my son gave me an apple tree developed for Florida and purchased at Wal-Mart," she continued. "The directions said that you need two types of trees, so I purchased another one.
Garden Q&A
Q. Some leaves on my Angel's Trumpet have holes in them. I have not been able to spot the pest. What might I be looking for?
Rat snakes great for controlling rodent population
Last week I received a call from Al Walker who lives in the area of State Road 16 and Interstate 95. He had found a five-foot snake coiled up in a corner of his garage. It doesn't matter how familiar you are with snakes, stumbling on one anywhere, especially in your own garage, jolts the body into a fear reaction.
Garden briefs
Plant clinic today Master Gardners will hold a plant clinic, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, during the Farmer's Market, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, A1A South.
Tip of the week
Look for insects Insect populations reach their peak this month, advises the St. Johns County Extension Service.
Interior to temporarily stop North Slope lease sale
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Interior Department is willing to temporarily abandon the sale of oil leases in an environmentally sensitive area surrounding Lake Teshekpuk on Alaska's North Slope.
National report
U.S. military deaths equal to the toll of Sept. 11
Critics say detainee interrogation bill won't stop torture
WASHINGTON -- Several Democrats and civil rights advocates charged Friday that a Republican compromise over the treatment of terrorism suspects leaves the door open for torture and abuse, while stripping captives of a basic right to a court appeal.
Lawyers square off over Geddings not disclosing lottery work
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A former state lottery commissioner standing trial for fraud didn't disclose his past financial relationship with a lottery company that wanted to do business with the state because he knew it would cost him his place on the state lottery commission, federal prosecutors said Thursday to open his fraud trial.
More sickened in outbreak
WASHINGTON -- Spinach grown outside California's Salinas Valley got the all-clear from federal health officials Friday, but it could be days before the leafy green returns to store shelves.
Bush, lawmakers agree on detainee interrogation, trials
WASHINGTON -- The White House and rebellious Senate Republicans announced agreement Thursday on rules for the interrogation and trial of suspects in the war on terror. President Bush urged Congress to put it into law before adjourning for the midterm elections.
Farrakhan says he is seriously ill
CHICAGO -- Minister Louis Farrakhan said in a letter to followers this month that he is seriously ill, and he asked the Nation of Islam's leaders to carry on in his absence to make sure the movement "will live long after I and we have gone."
Chavez greeted warmly at Harlem event
NEW YORK -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with Harlem's underprivileged on Thursday to tout a discounted heating oil program, a day after he triggered an uproar with his speech at the United Nations attacking President Bush.
Man accused of smuggling guns
ATLANTA -- A former National Guard soldier is accused of bringing machine guns from Iraq to the United States and trying to sell them to a northwest Georgia gun dealer.
U.S. seeks verification of employee citizenship status
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Homeland Security isn't waiting for Congress to require employers to verify they're hiring legal immigrants. It's preparing new rules that would compel companies to take swift action when they receive notice that a worker may be using fake documents, even as another federal agency warns that the proposed rule would be an invitation to discrimination lawsuits.
Group opposes cuts to 'VeggieTales'
The Parents Television Council, an entertainment watchdog group, has a beef with NBC, but not about televising curse words. It's about the word "God."
Satsuma teenager charged with second-degree murder of friend
A 16-year-old Satsuma youth could face life imprisonment if he's tried as an adult and found guilty of the second-degree murder of his "best friend."
Stuck in the mud
A handheld marine radio is credited with saving a Flagler Beach man who was trapped overnight in deep mud near Crescent Beach.
St. George Street work to begin
The rehabilitation of St. George Street will begin Monday, causing a portion of the street to close for about one month.
Bald eagle soars above Timberlin Creek field
Timberlin Creek Elementary students got a surprise show from a bald eagle named Challenger Friday morning to launch their American Eagle Challenge for both literacy and the American bald eagle.
It's the season for shrimp
PALATKA -- The carcasses of tiny silvery shad litter the public pier on the St. Johns River, a sure sign that the shrimp are running.
Police report
ST. AUGUSTINE Arrest made in robberies: St. Augustine Police have a 39-year-old suspect in jail charged in robberies at three convenience stores earlier this month.
College confiscates newspapers
Flagler College President William Abare ordered the confiscation of all copies of Flagler College's Gargoyle newspaper Wednesday evening due to a factual error in one of the headlines.
College confiscates newspapers
Flagler College President William Abare ordered the confiscation of all copies of Flagler College's Gargoyle newspaper Wednesday evening due to a factual error in one of the headlines.
Police Report: Driver arrested
ST. JOHNS COUNTY Driver arrested: A 25-year-old St. Johns County man was arrested on charges of driving on a suspended license, fleeing and attempting to elude, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage Wednesday evening.
Beacham touched many lives in Putnam County
Robert "Bob" Beacham was a born salesman whose deep love of Putnam County created a magazine that saluted the past and the present of the community.
2 sentenced to die in game killings
DAYTONA BEACH -- With muffled sobs rising and falling behind them, two men listened unmoved Thursday afternoon as they were given multiple death sentences for the assault on a Deltona home where six people were beaten to death with baseball bats.
Wreck ties up traffic on U.S. 1
A wreck on U.S. 1 tied up traffic for more than an hour early Friday evening.
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Mary Bradshaw Kinard
Mary Bradshaw Kinard, 80, of Hastings, died Sept. 17, 2006, at Shands Hospital of Jacksonville. Mrs. Kinard was a native of Okeechobee and had resided in Hastings for the past 46 years. Mrs. Kinard was an agriculture laborer, a former member of Pompeys Temple C.O.G.I.C. (Church of God in Christ) and a missionary worker at the Lord's Temple City of Refuge in Hastings.
Beverly Susan Shillinglaw
Beverly Susan Shillinglaw, 77, of St. Augustine, died Sept. 19, 2006, at Flagler Hospital. Mrs. Shillinglaw was a native of Providence, R.I. and had resided in St. Augustine since 2000, moving here from Zephyrhills. Mrs. Shillinglaw had worked as an administrator in social services for many years and had most recently worked as a historical interpreter in the Spanish Quarter for several years.
James Lenton Cobbert
James Lenton Cobbert, 66, of Tampa, died Sept. 17, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa. Mr. Cobbert was a native of Miccosukee, resided in Tampa for the past 25 years and was a former resident of Green Cove Springs. Mr. Cobbert was a truck driver and a member of New Salem Primitive Baptist Church in Tampa.
Fredrick Byron Dollar
Fredrick Byron Dollar, 80, of St. Augustine, died Sept. 21, 2006, at his home. Mr. Dollar was a native of Phelham, Ga., and had lived in North Florida, including Jacksonville, Palatka and St. Augustine for the past 60 years. Mr. Dollar was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Mr. Dollar was a retired barber.
Edward Justice Nock
Edward Justice Nock, 17, of Satsuma died Sept. 16, 2006, at Shands Hospital, Gainesville. Mr. Nock was a native of Jacksonville and a former resident of St. Augustine where he attended the R.B. Hunt Elementary School. Mr. Nock moved to Palm Coast and attended Flagler Palm Coast High School. For the past two years, he lived in Satsuma and attended Crescent City High School.
Thomas E. McDaniel
Thomas E. McDaniel passed away Sept. 13, 2006.
Willie Glover Jr.
Willie Glover Jr., 42, of Espanola died Sept. 11, 2006, at Florida Hospital, Bunnell. Mr. Glover was a native and lifelong resident of Espanola. Mr. Glover was a cook.
Wilmuth Edward Hubbs
Wilmuth Edward Hubbs, 63, of Elkton, died Sept. 20, 2006, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center For Caring, Jacksonville. He was born in Baton Rouge, La., and had resided in Elkton since 2001.
Helen Louise Faulk
Helen Louise Faulk, 90, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006, in Ft. Pierce. Mrs. Faulk was born and lived her entire life in St. Augustine. She was a life-long member of Ancient City Baptist Church where she was active in a variety of ministries, and retired from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.
Carol Catherine Sullivan
Carol Catherine Sullivan, 66, of St. Augustine, died Sept. 19, 2006, at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring. Mrs. Sullivan was a native of New Rochelle, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1975, moving here from Jacksonville. Mrs. Sullivan was retired from the St. Johns County School Board, having worked as the administrative assistant to the principal at Webster School, Ketterlinus Jr. High and finally at St. Augustine High School, retiring in 2005.
Carol Catherine Sullivan
Carol Catherine Sullivan, 66, St. Augustine, died Sept. 19, 2006 at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring. She was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1975, moving here from Jacksonville.
Letter: Solution offered to fill VIC Parking Garage
Editor: I am writing in regards to the Visitors Information Center Parking Garage.
Letter: Rigid Iraq policy leaves country blind to options
Editor: Remember something called an "agonizing reappraisal"? You do, if you lived through the Vietnam war era.
Letter: Bush lies, lies, lies to justify unjust war
Editor: It completely defies the imagination to think there could be one person left in America who believes a word passing through the lips of George W. Bush.
A congressional proposal to add 10,800 more security personnel to guard the northern border is preposterous.
Letter: Editorial right on about media access
Editor: I agree with the editorial (Sept. 20) that the county's no media contact policy is preposterous.
Editorial: Thank you, Broudy family
We tip our hats and raise our thumbs to the Broudy family for the way they liquidated the stock at their Foodway store on West King Street, which they closed Sept. 15.
Letter: Bush haters closing eyes to threat of terrorists
Editor: Many of the views expressed and published in your paper regarding the war on terror, remind me of the words and actions of Neville Chamberlain, the prime minister of Great Britain before World War II.
Perspective: A penny for my thoughts
I wish the pope had talked to me before he gave his "evil and inhuman" speech that got Muslims so testy at him. I could have told him, "Don't quote some old emperor's thoughts about Muslims unless you're willing to have people confuse his views with yours." You don't tell a Mormon, "My neighbor used to be Mormon and he says it's the weirdest religion since the Incas." He'll give you the hairy eyeball and go off to the temple and start converting your deceased ancestors.
Editorial: A simple plan
Voters spoke clearly Sept. 5 and said they want the quality of life in St. Johns County to remain pretty much as it is, with fresh air, green spaces, clean beaches and forests.
Letter: Here's how to wean us off some fossil fuels
Editor: An Aha!, moment was reached last week when a meeting of Saudia Arabia oil and Exxon executives declared that there was plenty of oil available and would be throughout this next century. Nothing to worry about with increased technology and exploration plentious oil supply is within the worlds needs.
Sowell: Suicidal hand-wringing
When you enter a boxing ring, you agree to abide by the rules of boxing. But when you are attacked from behind in a dark alley, you would be a fool to abide by the Marquis of Queensbury rules. If you do, you can end up being a dead fool.
Share your poetry at CPL
The Center for Positive Living presents the first open mic poetry reading at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the center, 1795 Old Moultrie Road. This is open to all poets in the community who want to read their own poetry to other like-minded people. Call the CPL office at 825-3600 to get your name on the poets' list.
Palm Coast Girl Scouts saluted for Operation Cookie Lift
PALM COAST -- Everyone associates Girl Scouts with the annual sale of cookies, but for the past three years, St. Mark By The Sea Lutheran Church Girl Scout Troop No. 1116 in Palm Coast has been selling cookies that are delivered half-way around the world. It's called "Operation: Cookie Lift" and the cookies are sent to our service men and women who are currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Beginning a new year
Rosh HaShanah means the beginning of the year.
Converts lead services during High Holidays
ORLANDO -- At sundown today, when members of the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation begin services for Rosh Hashana, they will behold a sight that might seem unusual to those outside the faith.
Gandhi statue unveiling at UNF
The Gandhi Memorial Society, in collaboration with the University of North Florida, will unveil a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi during an Intercultural Program and Peace Walk at 2 p.m. Oct. 1.
IRS investigation of Calif. church could reverberate in political season
PASADENA, Calif. -- With the campaign season in full swing, a liberal church is locked in an escalating dispute with the IRS over an anti-war sermon -- delivered two days before the 2004 presidential election -- that could cost the congregation its tax-exempt status.
Female priests challenge Catholic tradition
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- At 11, Kathleen Stack Kunster felt a strong pull to the priesthood. When the 61-year-old Emeryville, Calif., woman was finally ordained July 31 in a riverboat ceremony in Pennsylvania, she cried for an hour and a half.
McGhee Ministries returns to New St. James
A "Hallelujah good time" is promised at 10 a.m. Sunday at New St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 135 Rodriquez St.
'Know before whom you stand' theme for High Holy Days
The faith of Judaism provides an annual opportunity for religious renewal and introspection.
Scholarship celebration at St. Cyprian
St. Cyprian Episcopal Church provides scholarships to students who show sound character and good scholastic ability.
Religion Notes
Voting is topic at Unitarian-Universalist "Taking Back Our Country for All of Us, One Vote at a Time" is the topic of the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Guest speaker Mary Lawrence will be discussing the latest information about voter suppression nationwide. She will focus her thoughts on electronic voting as a form of suppression. Lawrence has worked as a poll worker and has trained on the electronic voting machine.
Jews to celebrate the arrival of a new year
The two-day observance of Rosh HaShanah will be celebrated by Jews around the world beginning today.
St. Anastasia sets women's retreat
Sister Paula Hagen, O.S.B., will lead a day of retreat for women from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 in the St. Anastasia Catholic Church community center. She will focus on "Mary, Our Mother, Our Sister."
Europe has the cup and wants to keep it
STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) \u2014 As if recent history weren't enough, Europe showed just how tight a grip it has on the Ryder Cup.
Reporters ordered to jail for refusing to reveal leak sources
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Two San Francisco Chronicle reporters were ordered jailed Thursday for a maximum of 18 months, pending an appeal, for refusing to testify about who leaked them secret grand jury testimony from Barry Bonds and other elite athletes.
Burton, Harvick brush off cheating allegations
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Jeff Burton says the only hot air surrounding his team comes from false allegations of cheating, not the kind leaked by manipulated rims.
Murphy, St. Joe catch up with Bell for 28-27 victory
Curtis Murphy caught the ones that counted.
James standing tall for fifth-ranked Gators
GAINESVILLE -- Florida coach Urban Meyer is expecting more big plays from his smallest player.
Falcons test Broncos, but fall
MIDDLEBURG -- Menendez's football team finally got its offense cranked up but still finds itself winless. The Falcons invaded Middleburg Friday night and put a scare into the Broncos before falling 25-14.
Girardi isn't worried about his job status
PHILADELPHIA -- Florida manager Joe Girardi insisted he's focused on helping the Marlins continue their surprising playoff push, despite rumors he'll be fired after the season. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, citing unidentified sources, reported Friday that Girardi's chances of returning next season are "zero" on a scale of 1 to 10.
NFL picks: 2-0 Jaguars getting no respect in Indy
Everyone now knows Jacksonville is good, especially on defense.
Streeter's return boosts Jackets
Kevis Streeter spent the last two games on the St. Augustine sideline. Lake Mary probably wished that he would've stayed there.
Twins fall to Orioles
BALTIMORE -- Daniel Cabrera took a four-hitter into the seventh inning, Brian Roberts homered and drove in three runs, and Baltimore beat Minnesota 7-3 on Friday night.
Column: Colts better brace for Jaguars' heavy hitters
INDIANAPOLIS -- It's hard to believe anyone wouldn't love the Indianapolis Colts, what with Peyton Manning's clever commercials, Marvin Harrison's pretty catches and coach Tony Dungy's refreshingly professional demeanor on the sidelines.
Tough win
Nease found itself trailing for the first time this season Friday night against Palatka. The deficit was nearly permanent. The defending Class 4A champs avoided their first loss in almost a full year by holding off Palatka, 35-32.
Can Louisville be like Nebraska and overcome loss of its stars?
In 1994, Nebraska was undefeated and No. 2 in the country when the Cornhuskers' national title hopes took a potentially devastating blow.
Jaguars aiming to avoid letdown after two big wins
JACKSONVILLE -- The lecture, like most that deserve rapt attention, was concise.
Backup quarterback Tebow shows his versatility for Florida
GAINESVILLE -- For a night in Knoxville, Tenn., Florida quarterback Tim Tebow was a novelty.
Menendez drops two matches in volleyball
Menendez's volleyball team dropped two games on Friday in the Keystone Invitational Tournament.
Europe leads the way at Ryder Cup
STRAFFAN, Ireland -- The tears of Darren Clarke gave way to exhaustive relief for Colin Montgomerie. American red shifted to European blue on the scoreboard. A day that began in brilliant sunshine ended in gray skies and showers.
Axley, Points share the lead in Texas
SAN ANTONIO -- Eric Axley shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with D.A. Points in the Texas Open.
Year Two: Domination
Howard's power display puts him in elite company
2005 co-champs square off in Big Ten opener
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Everything Ohio State has accomplished so far, including that huge win over Texas, was a mere prelude for the Buckeyes.
NL Capsules
HOUSTON -- Lance Berkman hit a pair of two-run homers off Chris Carpenter and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 Thursday night.
No. 9 Georgia to lean on running game against Colorado
ATHENS, Ga. -- The headlines through the first three weeks of Georgia's season have focused on the team's new starters at quarterback and strong play on defense.
Georgia Tech 24, Virginia 7
ATLANTA -- Calvin Johnson caught the two longest touchdown passes of his Georgia Tech career and set a personal best with 165 yards receiving, leading the Yellow Jackets past feeble Virginia 24-7 on Thursday night.
Pigskin Extra
Staff Picks Menendez at Middleburg: The window is shrinking for the Falcons to get that elusive win -- and it comes on the road tonight.
Changed ends set defensive tone for TCU
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Tommy Blake went to TCU expecting to run for touchdowns, not chase quarterbacks.
Sizing Things Up
A football and a fence. Those were the tools Eric "Ikie" Desmore relied on as a little boy to reach his dream of being a quality player.
Local roundup: St. Joe SAHS get volleyball wins
St. Joseph dumped Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind 3-0 Thursday night in volleyball.
Recruiting Watch
The University of Florida is interested in another Nease Panther.
Minus big gains, Saints still sense boost from Bush
NEW ORLEANS -- Reggie the role-player?
Struggling Rice visits No. 18 Florida State
TALLAHASSEE -- Rice coach Todd Graham is looking for his first career victory Saturday against Florida State and coach Bobby Bowden, who claimed his first more than five years before Graham was born.
Nevada downs Northwestern
RENO, Nev. -- Joe Garcia returned his second interception of the game 24 yards for a touchdown with 2:14 left to help Nevada hold off Northwestern 31-21 on Friday night for its first victory ever over a Big Ten school.
Kentucky tries to make history against No. 5 Gators
GAINESVILLE -- Kentucky won its first Southeastern Conference opener in nearly two decades last week. Now, the Wildcats will try to snap an even longer losing streak.
Christalin, FSDB run over Merritt Island, 38-32
Michael Christalin and the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind keep on rolling up the points.
Lotto jackpot at about $14M
TALLAHASSEE -- No ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers, causing Saturday's jackpot to roll over to an estimated $14 million, lottery officials said Thursday.
News briefs from around Florida
Repeat offender gets 30 years in DUI death
School boards may challenge charter commission
TALLAHASSEE -- A state commission established to authorize more charter schools held its first meeting Friday under the shadow of a looming legal challenge from Florida's school boards.
Hurricane Helene no threat to land
MIAMI -- Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a Category 1 storm early Thursday as it remained over the open Atlantic well east of Bermuda, forecasters said.
Following success of Atlantis flight, NASA looks to finish space station
But the real payoff is coming up. With its first space station construction job since the Columbia disaster complete, NASA is on an ambitious schedule to perform 14 similar missions in just four years.
Bush signs death warrant for Rolling
JACKSONVILLE -- Gov. Jeb Bush signed a death warrant Friday for Danny Harold Rolling, who pleaded guilty to the grisly 1990 slayings of five Gainesville college students.
Ormond Beach soldier killed during training
ORMOND BEACH -- A soldier from Ormond Beach was one of two Americans killed when a U.S. helicopter crashed during routine training in southern Germany, Army officials said.
Rock icon Petty gets key to city, university award
GAINESVILLE -- Rock icon Tom Petty has come home.
Week 14: Mind seeks to entertain, occupy self amidst grueling training schedule
This last Wednesday I got out of bed early knowing that it would take nearly 1.5 hours to run the nine miles listed on my marathon training schedule.
Ahmadinejad: Iran willing to negotiate
UNITED NATIONS -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that his government is prepared to consider suspending its controversial uranium-enrichment program if Western governments meet unspecified conditions.
World report
19 workers killed in southern Afghanistan
Gaza calm disrupted with rockets, deaths
JERUSALEM -- Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians on Thursday in the Gaza Strip, while gunmen there fired rockets into Israel during the day.
Abbas says the planned government will recognize Israel
UNITED NATIONS -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the U.N. General Assembly Thursday that the planned national unity government will recognize Israel.
Pakistan leader claims U.S. threatened country
WASHINGTON -- President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan says the United States threatened to bomb his country back to the Stone Age after the Sept. 11 attacks if he did not help America's war on terror.
Sunni mosques attacked in Baghdad
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With Senator-elect Mark Kirk possibly being sworn in by Nov. 29th, some constituents in Illinois' 10th Congressional District are wondering if that means they'll be left without representation.
Not exactly.
When Kirk becomes Senator, the district will become vacant. At that point, the House Committee on Administration will take control of the office and oversee staff and constituent services until newly-elected Robert Dold assumes office in January.
"There is no provision for appointing a U.S. House member," said Dold campaign spokesman John McGovern. "Instead, a special election must be held, but that generally only occurs when there's more than six months left in the vacant term. Thus, in this case, with just a few weeks left, a special election would be impractical."
Dold beat out Democrat Dan Seals in Tuesday's election, keeping Kirk's seat in Republican hands.
Kirk will assume office early because he won both the General Election and a special election to finish out the remainder of President Barack Obama's term.


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Talk with employee. Anyway to keep the business and employee's have a share of business / profit / losses?
I would sell at 60 to 70% of one year's gross. I have heard of some selling at close to 90% but, that was when the economy was booming and they had mostly commercial accounts.


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PLANS to expand Wolvercote Primary School because of a school places crisis have progressed.
The school, in First Turn, is one of a number in Oxford which is struggling to cope with the increasingly large number of children it has to cater for.
Oxfordshire County Council has submitted the planning application which will allow the school to increase its annual intake from 30 pupils to 45 from September.
A consistently large number of pupils apply to attend Wolvercote Primary School, with an average of 36 applicants refused each year.
In a statement, the county council said: "The location of the new building utilises space created by the proposed demolition of the existing nursery building which has come to the end of its life.
"The headteacher and representatives of the governing body have been involved in the development of the scheme design. The scheme drawings have been displayed at the school, and there is local support for the building work to support the expansion of the school."
But the issue of primary school expansion has proved controversial recently, with concern expressed over the county council's attempts to find space for extra pupils across Oxford.
Windmill Primary School in Headington objected to the county council's proposal to increase the number of pupils it takes from 480 to 630 over the next five years.
During the construction period, some classes at Wolvercote will have to be held in temporary buildings until the work is completed by the end of 2015.
Once finished, the new building will include two classrooms, toilets, a cloakroom and an office and it will be constructed out of red brick so that it matches the existing buildings.
County councillor for Wolvercote Jean Fooks said there is a shortage of primary school places in North Oxford.
She said: "New housing, such as at the paper mill site, will only increase the potential school population – and the school is likely to have to expand to full two-form entry, or 60 pupils a year, in the not very distant future.
"So I welcome the additional capacity and hope the new permanent buildings will be ready soon."
A decision on the planning application will be made by the county council rather than Oxford City Council.
- Schools are under pressure in Oxfordshire because of a huge boost in numbers following a baby boom.
- Five hundred extra places had to be found in 2012 and Oxfordshire County Council has identified 20 schools to expand by 2018.
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[No Heading - Plough Boys at Kneesall, Notts.]
Nottinghamshire Archives Collection, Written 3rd Mar.1960, Ref.DD121/1/41, 8pp.
Entry to an essay competition entitled "Memories of a Villager", on old village life at Kneesall, Notts. On page 7 it states; "Plough boys and carol singers went their rounds at the specified times."
Locations: Kneesall, Notts. (SK7063) Years: Col. 1960 Subjects: Essay; Plough Boys; Carol Singers People: Nottinghamshire Local History Council (Col.) Archives: Ref.: TD00416


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Yesterday, Macklemore was riding high as king of the Daly Download.
But you can never get too comfortable on Carson's countdown. This morning, he barely cracked into the top five!
This week, if you keep a close eye on the Daly Download, Carson may handsomely reward you with tickets to see Pitbull at the H2O Festival.
Here's a quick rundown of the hottest tracks in Los Angeles and Orange County…
5. Same Love – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert
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Munster quartet in u-18 squad for euro tests
Four Munster players have been named in the Irish U-18 squad ahead of their European Championship opener against Georgia today, WRITES DECLAN ROONEY.
Munster schools champions Crescent College have one member of the squad, with winger Calvin Nash making the cut, while Paul Kiernan of PBC, and Alan McMahon and Sean O'Connor from Rockwell College also take part. Leinster will have 17 representatives, with three Connacht and Ulster two players making it into the 26-man squad chosen to travel to Poland by head coach Noel McNamara.
Ireland compete in the Elite Division and will start their campaign off in Opalenica in western Poland. A win here would set up a clash against either France or Italy on Tuesday next. Ireland's final match of the championship will take place tomorrow week.. The other nations in this division include England, Wales, France, Scotland, Italy, Georgia and Portugal. The team is coached by McNamara, Mark Butler (backs), Brian Robinson (forwards) and former Munster scrum coach, Paul McCarthy.
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P Claffey (Garbally/Connacht), W Connors (Clongowes/Leinster), C Cregan (St Michael's/Leinster), M Deegan (St Michael's/Leinster), D Duggan (St Michael's/Leinster), M Gilsenan (St Michaels/Leinster), J Guy (St Andrews/Leinster), G Jones (St Andrews/Leinster), H Kean (Blackrock/Leinster), C Kenny (Garbally/Connacht), P Kiernan (Presentation/Munster), J Larmour (St Andrews/Leinster), C McIlmurray (Campbell/Ulster), A McMahon (Rockwell/Munster), J Molony (Clongowes/Leinster), C Mulcahy (Clongowes/Leinster), C Nash (Crescent/Munster), J O'Brien (Newbridge/Leinster), S O'Connor (Rockwell/Munster), C O'Donnell (Summerhill/Connacht), O O'Meara (St Michael's/Leinster), R Osborne (Clongowes/Leinster), A Porter (St Andrews/Leinster), J Power (Blackrock/Leinster), J Ryan (St Michael's/Leinster), J Stockdale (Wallace/Ulster).
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Nike Basketball has just let go the official images for the Nike LeBron 11 "Gamma Blue", as well as a little bit of background on the cold blue shoes. Apparently the colorway draws from the idea of tempered steel and the blue oxidized tone that it picks up at high heat, a reflection of LeBron's tempered nature on court that has rendered him a nigh-unbreakable opponent. See the steel styled LeBron 11 in better detail with us after the break and remember that they'll be in stores on November 16th, 2013.
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Fragrance Verveine Narcisse Unisex fragrance by Creed was introduced in . Creed Verveine Narcisse is classified as Floral Green fragrance. Scent notes of Verveine Narcisse Creed include top notes of lemon beebrush, middle notes of flowers, foliage, aqueous and base notes of oak moss.
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Ukraine oil and gas price spike shows need to build up our own energy supplies
The spike in oil and gas prices that accompanied the Ukrainian crisis underlines the need for us to build up independent energy supply options.
That means fracking and putting more effort into renewables, like solar energy roof tiles, affordable onshore wind and waste gasification.
Russia supplies a third of Europe's natural gas demand and around half of this flows through the Ukraine by pipeline. In the past, Russia has twice turned off supplies to Ukraine itself.
Germany is building new pipelines across the Baltic to avoid being caught up in the fallout of any new dispute.
In the UK, most of our imported natural gas comes from Qatar, but if, for any reason, Russian supplies were interrupted, we would undoubtedly be hit by the ripple effect.
It is relatively easy for the US to threaten Russia with economic, or diplomatic isolation. America isn't near Russia and doesn't depend on it for energy.
Fracking makes the big difference for Uncle Sam. US energy prices have plunged and the country is moving towards becoming a net energy exporter.
Independent supply is a major strength in an unstable world. Ukraine itself, even under the ousted pro-Russian regime, signed a $10bn (£5.98bn) fracking deal with Chevron, on top of an existing arrangement with Shell, at the end of last year. The aim was to "Russia-proof" its economy.
"The agreements with Shell and Chevron will enable us to have full sufficiency in gas by 2020 and, under an optimistic scenario, even enable us to export energy," President Viktor Yanukovich said at the time.
Yanukovich is now portrayed as Moscow's man – he has lived in exile there since being removed from power in this year's uprising – but even he recognised the need to develop energy supplies that couldn't be cut off by a foreign government at a moment of crisis.
Our Stormont politicians should learn from this. Unlike America, still the most powerful economic and military power on the planet, we have no clout when it comes to influencing international events. Crises, like Ukraine, can come at us out of a clear sky.
Hopefully, this one will be resolved. Yet, when we look at the unstable regions which imported hydrocarbons come from, it would be prudent to prepare for more disruption.
That means building up our own energy supplies and not running away from decisions whenever an environmental concern is raised.
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Read guest blog posts from Williams students working on Served!
Served is a dance for campus employees, created through a multi-visit residency at a host college or university. Featuring the skilled movement of a distinct group of employees, such as dishwashers, custodians, physical plant staff, or maintenance crews, the dance will highlight the virtuosic work life of staff as performed by the employees themselves. Broadening awareness of the contributions of employees to campus life, Served aims to create a greater sense of community by allowing students, staff, and faculty to address equity and build connection through a community-based dance-making process.
Served will premiere at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in February 2018. The work will be created in collaboration with Williams' food service employees, students, and faculty through a series of residencies throughout the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years, and will feature lighting and set design by Stephen Pruitt and an original score by Graham Reynolds. Following the premiere, Forklift Danceworks will tour the Served process to create new works at partnering universities such as Wake Forest University and the University of Houston.
Served is the first community-based artistic process to recieve a touring grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Dance Project. Additional support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts' Art Works program and Williams College's '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.
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Just interactions in value conflicts: The Adversary Argumentation Principle
This article discusses a procedural, minimalist approach to justice in terms of fair hearing applicable to value conflicts at impasse in politics. This approach may be summarized in the Adversary Argumentation Principle (AAP): the idea that each side in a conflict should be heard. I engage with Stuart Hampshire's efforts to justify the AAP and argue that those efforts have failed to provide normatively cogent foundations for it. I suggest deriving such foundations from a basic idea of procedural equality (all parties in a conflict should be granted an equal chance to have a say) which all conflicting parties could be thought to endorse. But what happens once all parties have been heard if no agreement is reached? Borrowing a distinction well known to scholars of peace studies, but surprisingly neglected by justice-driven political philosophers, I claim that although the AAP might be inconclusive with regard to resolving a conflict, it is a promising principle for managing value conflicts justly. The AAP is thus considered anew through the lens of conflict management: as a principle of justice to characterize normatively the way conflicting parties should interact for their interaction to be morally justifiable to such parties with a view to changing antagonistic conflict dynamics into cooperative ones.
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Rouse Hill has a record of being one the largest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere? Not sure if it's true, however this place is huge primarily cause nearly everything is on one level. I love this place because it's close to home and has a good vibe for dinner, however its slightly limited for retail shopping options. With no Myer or David Jones, it is a little restricted. Also when it rains (the whole place is primarily "outdoorsy") prepare to have a bad time. However if you're after a movie and dinner, I highly recommend it.
This is my new go to centre since it's taking me hours to find a spot in the car park at Towers these days. I really love the open-air style design and the centre place with all the restaurants and now there's a Grill'D too!! Maybe you could do something about the hoons though, that's very annoying.


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As each new year begins, many investors who have not been making ongoing monthly contributions to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), prepare to contribute. To assist, we have developed this Reference Guide with important information including key dates, contribution limits and strategies.
The 2016 RRSP deadline was Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
This is a great opportunity for us to review your retirement investment strategy. Together, we can:
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I'm making the campfire fingerless gloves from ravelry. I have half a glove left.
by Crystal on May. 13, 2014 at 2:08 PM
I'm working on my list of items for the flea market.
by Amy on May. 13, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Finishing up my ladybug blanket. I stopped working on it because I got bored, but I really need to finish for a sweet baby that's coming soon!!!
by Melanie on May. 14, 2014 at 6:52 PM
I'm still working on my apron/smock thingie for my son...my dh accidently put a hole in one of the fabrics and I need to replace it but not sure what to replace it with yet...
My CADD is kicking my butt, lol.
I have a patriotic granny square afghan for my dad's b-day, a TARDIS blanket as a Yule gift, a beanie with a flower (flower not done), a scale hat (commission), a scale shawl, and something else that I can't remember and I'm not at home to look for, lol.
I'm also about to start making baby items because that seems to be what sells. :-/
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I've never considered myself a morning person. I keep telling people how my brain works better after the sun goes down but, really, I think my main problem simply lies in the waking-up-early-morning part.
Indonesia: Lasting change
Behavior is hard to change. I know. I've tried. Even with support, it's still extraordinarily difficult to change. To learn new skills. To give up character flaws. To be a better person.
Indonesia: Can you spare a square?
I didn't expect my first blog post from the field to be about sanitation. I thought maybe microfinance or agriculture programs or mobile commerce. Something unique, innovative, life changing. But sanitation? Toilets? Hand washing? What could be less cutting edge?
Everyone is an architect
I'm writing from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where summer has long gone and H1N1 flu poses a very serious threat. The purpose of my stay here is to attend the 4th International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam.
Indonesia: Ask me, and I will follow you down
How do you recognize a midwife who's already trained to be a breastfeeding counselor? And who do you ask about breastfeeding if you go to puskesmas, local health facilities around Indonesia?
Indonesia: Ibu Durti...please don't run away!
Indonesia: Opening the Taps
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Niger: Climate change and Niger
Global warming is not only causing already-meager water supplies in the West African nation of Niger to dry up — it's also driving young men from drought-stricken rural areas in search of work to provide for their families.
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Lowe's Cos. Inc. chief executive officer Robert Niblock has yet to speak publicly about his company's unsolicited $1.8-billion proposal to buy Quebec-based rival Rona Inc. since it was unveiled on July 31.
But on Monday, investors may finally hear Mr. Niblock's take on Lowe's "expression of interest." He will participate in the company's analyst conference call after it releases its second-quarter results.
So far, Lowe's takeover attempt seems to be stalled, hurt by the timely move by Rona of disclosing the proposal the day before a Quebec election call.
From Day 1, the takeover battle took on strong political overtones in a highly charged, nationalist-prone province. Rona's board of directors rejected the proposal and the Liberal government promptly backed Rona's stance, alleging the acquisition would result in local suppliers losing business to U.S. vendors. The powerful Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, which is Rona's largest shareholder, raised its stake in the retailer, appearing to be anti-Lowe's, although on Friday its position became unclear after Caisse CEO Michael Sabia declined publicly to take sides.
Here are questions for Mr. Niblock:
1.What would Lowe's do with all those Rona stores, which come in all shapes and sizes, some corporately owned and others owned by the shopkeeper?
Lowe's, which runs only 31 big-box stores in Canada compared to Rona's nearly almost 800 outlets, says it would be business as usual at Rona if its takeover bid were successful. And it says it was planning to roll out a smaller-store format itself, with or without Rona. But Lowe's lack of experience with smaller outlets in North America raises questions about its intentions: Would it eventually close some stores or spin off others?
2. Couldn't Lowe's have picked a better time to make its acquisition proposal?
Lowe's seems to have chosen the worst time to pursue its bid. Quebec nationalism is strong in the heated provincial election race. Still, Lowe's says that takeover talks aren't new for Rona. The acquisition ball got rolling about a year ago when the CEOs of the two retailers first met at Rona's request, according to Lowe's. It sent an offer to Rona's board last December, which was rejected. On July 8, Lowe's sent another letter to Rona expressing its interest. Since then, election momentum built up.
3. Do you have enough support among Rona shareholders to make the deal work?
On July 31, Lowe's said it had the support of institutional shareholders holding 15 per cent of Rona stock. Since then, the U.S. retailer has tried to win over more shareholders. Most takeover offers need a two-thirds majority to get the shareholders' nod, although a hostile bid requires 90-per-cent approval for full control. Already, Invesco Canada Ltd., the second-largest Rona shareholder with 12 per cent of the stock, has confirmed it is a loyalist of Lowe's, which itself has bought up some Rona shares. But Rona perhaps has garnered even more support: Rona's store owners, who are estimated to hold roughly 10 per cent of the shares, are expected to mostly back their board. The Caisse, with 14 per cent of Rona's shares, also is anticipated to be in the Quebec retailer's camp.
4. What's the strategy now?
Lowe's may just want to lay low until after the Sept. 4 election in Quebec. All three of the main parties have questioned the U.S. retailer's intentions, suggesting that it will eventually shift its supplier base to U.S. sources. Lowe's is adamant it has no such plans.
5. How much is Rona really worth to Lowe's?
Many Rona store owners (dealers) fear Lowe's would bring its U.S.-style, big-box culture to Rona. They don't want a large U.S. company dictating how they should run their operations. Yet some dealers who oppose Lowe's current $14.50 a share proposal, privately say they would view it differently if the U.S. retailer raised it to $18 a share. As one Rona hardware store owner who owns 20,000 shares and opposes the proposal, put it recently: "I have three kids who have to go through college. … It won't go for less than $18."