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I would like to turn off the Related Products box that automatically shows on specific Products were I have defined "Category visibility: hidden."
I have particular wholesale products that can only be accessed by a direct link (example below). In the example you can see the related products area is displayed but it is showing a NON wholesale product which I'd like to avoid.
http://184.108.40.206/~choco/product/ (Purchase code hidden if logged out) /
Alternatively, is there a way to control the related products section on specific products? If so I could just make sure other WHOLESALE defined products are displaying.
Thanks for your help,
Hi Zach,
Unfortunately WooCommerce has no way to control the related products. Its just a random pick of items that have the same category/tags to the product.
It looks like you've already disabled them however so that should do what you are looking for since controlling them isn't a possibility.
ok thank you, you can close this request.
The topic 'Remove Related Products on specific Product' is closed to new replies.

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text: On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Felipe Almeida Lessa <felipe.lessa at gmail.com> wrote: > On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Tim Baumgartner > <baumgartner.tim at googlemail.com> wrote: >> I have not yet gained a good understanding of the continuation monad, but I >> wonder if it could be used here. What would a clean solution look like? >> Perhaps there are other things that need to be changed as well? > > Your 'Interaction' data type is actually an instance of the more > general "operational monad" (as named by Heinrich Apfelmus) or "prompt > monad" (as named by Ryan Ingram). Both of which are just disguised free monads. For reference: data Free f a = Val a | Wrap (f (Free f a)) foldFree :: Functor f => (a -> b) -> (f b -> b) -> Free f a -> b foldFree v w (Val a) = v a foldFree v w (Wrap t) = w $ fmap (foldFree v w) t instance Functor f => Monad (Free f) where return = Val m >>= f = foldFree f Wrap m To use Free, just find the signature functor for Interaction by replacing the recursive instances with a new type variable, data InteractionF a b x = ExitF b | OutputF b x | InputF (a -> x) instance Functor (InteractionF a b) where fmap f (ExitF b) = ExitF b fmap f (OutputF b x) = OutputF b (f x) fmap f (InputF g) = InputF (f . g) roll :: InteractionF a b (Interaction a b) -> Interaction a b roll (ExitF b) = Exit b roll (OutputF b x) = Output b x roll (InputF g) = Input g type InteractionM a b = Free (InteractionF a b) runM :: InteractionM a b b -> Interaction a b runM = foldFree Exit roll exit :: b -> InteractionM a b c exit b = Wrap (ExitF b) output :: b -> InteractionM a b () output b = Wrap (OutputF b (Val ())) input :: InteractionM a b a input = Wrap (InputF Val) -- Dave Menendez <dave at zednenem.com> <http://www.eyrie.org/~zednenem/>


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Spence out of her league
Chief Theresa Spence, elected leader of the First Nation of Attawapiskat, has been visited by an assortment of politicos in recent days. Former prime ministers Joe Clark and Paul Martin played mukluk with her. Martin let his Liberalism leak when he described Chief Spence as an "inspiration to all Canadians." Justin Trudeau, Liberal leader candidate, visited to display his platitudes, but, oh, he held the eagle feather with weighted respect like a political pro. Another Liberal MP, Carolyn Bennett, visits Chief Spence regularly and has devolved into quite a shill.
The 'Canadian Progressive World' website gushed that Chief Spence "… is the reincarnation of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. She is becoming the greatest moral and political leader of our time." Major gush or what? This is typical nicespeak of the progressive ilk who gush for Cuban dictator Castro.
The Attawapiskat Trust has a stock portfolio that would make any Liberal, leftist and/or environmentalist proud to hang their eagle feather next to this corporate nest egg.
The Trust holds a hefty number of productive shares in eight Canadian gas and oil corporations, as well as two pipeline corporations; Pembina Pipeline and the much beloved, Enbridge.
Off-shore the Trust holds Occidental Petroleum, Exxon Mobile, Petroleo Brasileiro, a huge chunk of Vanceinfo Technologies, a Chinese off-shore software developer, Pfizer, Seimens, and then there's that darling of Liberals and leftists everywhere, Haliburton Co.
It's a solid portfolio. It would be a pity if it were squandered for no reason other than incompetence.
Chief Spence has now blocked media access to her First Nation, just like North Korea. Both nations have dire poverty and misery. North Korea blames others, invariably.
Chief Spence is a tragedy. Her boyfriend/spouse/life partner/etc. is also a tragedy. They have no competence of governing nor administration. The tragedy is all the greater, because her gross incompetence has brought misery to her people.
I am sure that there are other Chief Incompetents bringing down their First Nation. I would be bold enough to suggest that the lion's share of ideas to resolve this generational problem is with the Assembly of First Nations. They need to get creative.
The same with the platitude-gushing Liberals – not a single concrete idea offered, just exploitation of an unfortunate woman who is way out of her league insofar as being the leader of a First Nation. The pity is that this train wreck is playing out in slow motion in public, just like Lindsay Lohan.
Major Sigh!
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Behringer Harvard Acquires Luxury Multifamily Community in San Francisco
Jul 23, 2013, 12:19 ET from Behringer Harvard
DALLAS, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Behringer Harvard announced today its acquisition of a 202-unit luxury multifamily community on a 1.2-acre infill site at the intersection of Mission Street and 15th Street in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District.
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Construction of the new community at 1880 Mission Street has just been completed. Known as Vara, the community is a six-story podium project with below-grade parking facilities. The property also includes approximately 6,800 square feet of ground-level retail space with frontage along Mission Street.
"One factor that attracted us to this outstanding property was its central urban location in the Bay Area with a strong economy and favorable demographics," said Mr. Mark T. Alfieri, Chief Operating Officer of Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I, Inc. "We believe Vara will appeal to young professionals who have been increasingly attracted to employment opportunities in the San Francisco metro area. The Mission District neighborhood has experienced rapid transformation and gentrification over the last decade as tech companies and incubator firms have moved to the area."
Vara offers apartments averaging 770 square feet each, ranging from studios to units with three bedrooms and two baths and an optional loft. The apartments feature full-size washers and dryers and condominium-quality finishes including granite or quartz countertops, maple cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Common-area amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, two landscaped courtyards, and Wi-Fi-enabled resident lounge.
With its highly desirable location in the Mission District, long renowned for its vibrant culture and artistic spirit, Vara is within walking distance of an array of amenities and public transportation options. The community is on the same block as a San Francisco Municipal Railway and Bus (Muni) stop and only one block from the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station at Mission and 16th Streets. The nearby Delores and Valencia Corridor offers many eclectic and colorful restaurants, cafes, shops and entertainment venues.
The portfolio of Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I, Inc. includes investments in 53 multifamily communities in 14 states comprising 14,610 apartment homes.
About Behringer Harvard
Behringer Harvard creates, manages and distributes global institutional-quality alternative investment programs for individual and institutional investors. Programs sponsored and managed by the Behringer Harvard group of companies have attracted equity of more than $6 billion and made investments into more than $11 billion in assets. For more information, contact our U.S. headquarters toll-free at 866.655.3600 or our European headquarters at 011 49 40 34 9999 90, or visit us online at behringerharvard.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the business and financial outlook of Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I, Inc. that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Such factors include those described in the Risk Factors section of Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10‑Q. Forward-looking statements in this document speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events. We claim the safe harbor protection for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Cody Thornton says the Belleville Bulls have opened a lot of eyes this season.
"We're at the stage we have to prove we're for real," the 18-year-old centre said yesterday.
Tonight would be one of those nights as the Eastern Conference-leading Bulls come into the John Labatt Centre to play the London Knights.
The Knights have gone 19 games -- 18 wins and one tie -- without a loss, an OHL record to start a season.
They're 10 shy of tying the Canadian Hockey League record set by the 1978-79 Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western league, who had 24 wins and five ties before their first loss.
"Whoever beats London obviously is going to draw more attention," said Thornton, in his third season with the Bulls and a nephew of NHLer Scott Thornton of London.
Scott, who has been with Toronto, Edmonton, Montreal, Dallas and now San Jose, was with the Bulls from 1987 to 1991.
Belleville finished last overall last season (15-44-8-1). The trip from worst to first is due in large part to a change in ownership, which brought about a change in management.
Former Knight George Burnett left Oshawa to join the Bulls as coach and general manager.
"It's helped for us to have this early success, especially the road wins," Burnett said. The Bulls have the league's second-best road record.
"It's improved the confidence level and it's helped build some winning habits.
"But it's also helped us realize that as soon as we get a little bit comfortable, we take a step back.
"It's tough not to recognize the outstanding start London has had, and we fully respect what they've accomplished to date."
Burnett said the new confidence level is quite noticeable in the veterans. "You hear, 'We've won almost as many games as we did last year,' and that's coming from the kids."
Burnett has even had to better prepare himself. He has coached in the OHL at Niagara Falls, Guelph and Oshawa, and all were small ice surfaces, under the North American standard (200 feet by 85 feet).
Belleville is 200 feet by 100 feet, the international standard.
"This big ice has been very different for me," he said.
The Bulls have a real local flavour.
In addition to their coach being an ex-Knight, Thornton and defenceman Geoff Killing, 17, are both from Embro, 19-year-old rookie winger Mark Johnson is from Glencoe and over-age defenceman Pat Sutton, 20, hails from Forest.
"It's always fun to return to London," Burnett said. "There are a lot of the same faces . . . clearly the arena is much different. I can only think how nice it would have been to play in a building like (the JLC) when I was there."
Thornton said it doesn't surprise him that a small place like Embro would produce two OHLers -- and on the same team. "It is a really rich hockey town -- it's hockey and farming."
Thornton leads the Bulls in scoring. Burnett calls him a true leader.
"He's keen and he has great work habits and he's enjoying the moderate success we've been enjoying so far. He's really good with the young guys.
"He has a positive attitude and if you don't have that on your hockey club, you can fragment pretty quick."
Burnett said Sutton is their best defenceman.
"He's rock-solid. He and Killing are playing against the other teams' best units."
Burnett said Killing has been a surprise on the blue-line. "It's a tall task for him -- it's a lot to ask of a player with 29 games of experience before this year -- but it's a good experience for him."
Johnson is a fourth-liner but plays with an edge to his game, Burnett added.
"It's his first year but because he is a little older, he's in there when things get a little heavy physically."
Tonight: The Knights play Belleville at the John Labatt Centre starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tomorrow: The Knights are in Erie, Pa., for a 7:30 p.m. game.
Time change: Next Friday's game against Ottawa at the JLC will begin at 7 p.m. to accommodate a Rogers Sportsnet national telecast.


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Black Duck Software Announces 2012 Initiatives in Automotive Industry, Developer Engagement
New Hires, Initiatives Boost Developer and Enterprise IT Go-to-Market Capacity in US, Asia Pacific
Mar 22, 2012, 09:30 ET from Black Duck Software
BURLINGTON, Mass., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Duck Software, the leader in open source software (OSS) knowledge, adoption and governance, today announced the company's plans to enhance its software developer initiatives and programs to enable open source software adoption in the automotive industry.
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Automotive Industry Initiatives
Black Duck is an active member of the GENIVI® Alliance, an automotive industry association dedicated to drive the broad adoption of an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) open source development platform. The company has a strategic partnership with MontaVista® Software, a specialist in embedded Linux-based OSS platforms, that offers the Automotive Technology Platform (ATP) – a GENIVI-compliant IVI platform. In addition, Black Duck has partnered with BearingPoint, a global management and technology consulting firm with deep expertise in the automotive industry, on a first-of-its-kind study on the use of OSS in the European automotive market. Survey results will be released soon.
Leading Black Duck's automotive market development is Boris Geller, a technology executive with over 20 years of building high-growth global software and services businesses. Previously, Geller served in senior corporate development, marketing, strategy, R&D and architecture roles at Oracle/BEA Systems, DEC and several Silicon Valley startups. He has a strong knowledge of OSS, Cloud and supply chain offerings across a number of industries in the US, Europe and China, as well as extensive experience with operating systems, middleware, virtualization and enterprise application platforms software.
Developer Initiatives
Black Duck is making significant investments in its developer offerings, including Koders.com, the industry's leading code search engine for OSS, and Ohloh.net, the largest free public directory of open source projects and contributors. Ohloh includes projects from the world's largest public source code repositories, including GitHub, SourceForge, GoogleCode, BitBucket and Launchpad.
Since Black Duck acquired Ohloh in October 2010, the company has delivered a stream of enhancements including dynamic data visualizations, project comparisons, and most recently, an easier to use blog and documentation section that includes social sharing features. In addition, an updated, streamlined "new project add" feature make it easy to apply Ohloh's analytical tools to new OSS projects. With a deep focus this year on engaging a broad cross-section of developers who both contribute to and use open source, Black Duck plans substantial future investments in its Ohloh and Koders offerings.
In support of this effort, Black Duck recently hired two key staff members to help lead developer relations activities:
- Dave Gruber, Director of Developer Product Marketing, will drive developer programs with a focus on helping developers gain greater visibility and insights into the world of OSS. Gruber has an extensive background in software development, IT management, product management and product marketing. Most recently, Gruber served as Product Marketing Manager for open source Flex at Adobe, and was an early pioneer of web infrastructure and development technologies at companies including Allaire and Macromedia.
- Rich Sands, Director of Developer Communities, will focus on creating an engaged, enthusiastic community of software developers as the product and community manager for Ohloh. He brings over 20 years of software product management, community development, marketing and business strategy experience to Black Duck. Most recently a developer community consultant to software companies, Sands previously worked at Sun Microsystems for two decades. As the OpenJDK Community Manager, he helped orchestrate and implement Sun's effort to open-source the Java platform, as well as serving in a variety of product marketing and competitive analysis positions.
Broadened International Reach
Supporting both of these initiatives and the company's expanding Asian presence, Keiko Hirano has joined Black Duck as Asia Pacific Marketing Manager, focused on accelerating the company's already rapid growth in the Asia Pacific region, which includes customers such as Fujitsu, Hitachi, Kyocera Mita, LG, NEC, Samsung. A veteran of the region's high tech industry, Hirano previously worked at the Linux Foundation Japan, where she was responsible for promoting and planning LinuxCon Japan 2010 and 2011, as well as the Automotive Linux Summit 2011 and Enterprise Users' Meeting. Hirano has held a variety of marketing roles at Industrial Bank of Japan, MontaVista Software Japan, NexWave K.K. and Seiko Instruments, Inc.
"We are investing in a number of important initiatives for Black Duck in 2012, including over 60 new hires – which will bring our employee count to 200 by the end of the year – to support the company's growth as demand increases for our solutions which provide management and governance for enterprises utilizing and deploying open source software," said Tim Yeaton, President and CEO, Black Duck Software. "We are thrilled that Boris, Dave, Rich and Keiko have joined the Black Duck team to lead these initiatives during this exciting time of company expansion, and in our mission to enable the adoption and effective use of open source software around the world."
About Black Duck Software
Black Duck Software is the leading provider of strategy, products and services for automating the management, governance and secure use of open source software, at enterprise scale, in a multi-source development process. Black Duck enables companies to shorten time-to-solution and reduce development costs while mitigating the management, compliance and security challenges associated with open source software. Black Duck Software powers Koders.com, the industry's leading code search engine for open source, and Ohloh.net, the largest free public directory of open source software and a vibrant web community of free and open source software developers and users. Black Duck is among the 400 largest software companies in the world, according to Softwaremag.com. The company is headquartered near Boston and has offices in San Mateo, California, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Beijing. For more information, visit www.blackducksoftware.com.
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Venice is a stock market trading program that supports portfolio
management, charting, technical analysis, paper trading and
experimental methods like genetic programming. Venice runs in a
graphical user interface with online help and has full documentation.
WWW: http://mov.sourceforge.net/
make generate-plist
To install the port: cd /usr/ports/finance/venice/ && make install cleanTo add the package: pkg install venice
cd /usr/ports/finance/venice/ && make install clean
pkg install venice
PKGNAME: venice
SHA256 (java/venice-0.751beta.tar.gz) = 47005ab8dd013f24828f969f086a7249876f50c10445c4229431f721a26379d0
SIZE (java/venice-0.751beta.tar.gz) = 4187889
SHA256 (java/venice_icons.tar.gz) = 88d377528717a6a1a98a705f3e46fd0f818dd5f3aa3ad25122361127ee9b9858
SIZE (java/venice_icons.tar.gz) = 92672
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
===> The following configuration options are available for venice-0.751.b:
DOCS=on: Build and/or install documentation
===> Use 'make config' to modify these settings
Number of commits found: 25
Cleanup plist
These ports are no longer used or cared for.
Dave Shar <koalative at gmail.com> wishes to maintain these ports
with my help.
- Pass maintainership to koalative at gmail.com
- Pass maintainership to koalative at gmail.com
- Update to 0.751beta
- Add master sites and icons
- Pass maintainership to submitter
- Add license (GPLv2)
- Use pkg-plist instead of PLIST_FILES
- Change docs and add DOCS Option
- Add Desktop entry file
Approved by: wg/pawel (mentors)
Add NO_STAGE all over the place in preparation for the staging support (cat:
Decommissioning java 1.5 (EOLed since October 2009):
suppress any reference to JAVA_VERSION= 1.5+ (part2)
Now that the Java 1.3 and Java 1.4 ports are deprecated and will expire soon,
remove support for them from bsd.java.mk. As Jikes is not available in Java 1.5
or higher, remove it from bsd.java.mk too (suggested by hq@) and from the ports
which used it (only occurences were USE_JIKES=no). Support for the Blackdown VM
is also removed, as it is not available in Java 1.5 and higher.
Also remove the mapping from Java 1.1-1.4 to Java 1.5+ in bsd.java.mk to detect
old, broken ports; therefore bump the minimal value of JAVA_VERSION to 1.5.
While here, replace static values of JAVA_VERSION in files/*.in by
PR: ports/158969
Submitted by: rene
Tested on: pointyhat-west -exp
- Get Rid MD5 support
- Update to 0.71beta
- Patch for Jython 2.5.1 update
For ports maintained by firstname.lastname@example.com, remove names and/or
e-mail addresses from the pkg-descr file that could reasonably
be mistaken for maintainer contact information in order to avoid
confusion on the part of users looking for support. As a pleasant
side effect this also avoids confusion and/or frustration for people
who are no longer maintaining those ports.
- Switch SourceForge ports to the new File Release System: categories starting
with E,F
o Make sure a java run time is listed as a run dependency
o Bump PORTREVISION
Submitted by: firstname.lastname@example.com
Drop maintainership.
- Really fix jython dependency
Pointy hat to: pav
- Fix depend object after recent jython update
Reported by: pointyhat
- Welcome X.org 7.2 \o/.
- Set X11BASE to ${LOCALBASE} for recent ${OSVERSION}.
- Bump PORTREVISION for ports intalling files in ${X11BASE}.
Remove USE_REINPLACE from all categories starting with F
Add SHA256 checksum
Add JAVA_EXTRACT option that makes sure that java is available at
EXTRACT_DEPENDS. This fixes the post-extract target which requires
Submitted by: Sam Lawrance <email@example.com>
Remove BROKEN status since the port is indeed fetchable
BROKEN: Unfetchable
Update to 0.5.1.a
o Add patch forgotten when port was updated to 0.5alpha
o No PORTREVISION bump since the port just would not build
Approved by: portmgr (marcus implicitly)
Prompted by: Adam McLaurin <email@example.com>
Update to 0.5alpha; thus, fixing BROKEN status
Approved by: portmgr (marcus)
BROKEN: Does not build
New port venice version 0.4alpha: Merchant Of Venice, a stock market
trading program
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The 30-share index had recovered by over 157 points at the outset and touched a high of 22,575.62 points. Later, it succumbed to profit-booking to settle 13.91 points lower, or 0.06 per cent, at 22,403.89 points.
The 50-share Nifty of the National Stock Exchange fell 1.60 points, or 0.02 per cent, to end at 6,694.80 after touching the day's high of 6,737.65 points.
"Profit-booking and cautious approach ahead of Lok Sabha election results are evident in the market," Nidhi Saraswat, Senior Research Analyst,Bonanza Portfolio Ltd.
"Almost flat growth in manufacturing PMI in April, as against previous month, also weakened market sentiment," Saraswat added.
Foreign funds were seen trimming their portfolios by booking profits at every rise, brokers said, adding that a subdued opening in the European markets also influenced the sentiment.
Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra fell by up to 1.69 per cent at close on poor April sales numbers.
RIL declined by close to 1 per cent while Larsen & Toubro dropped the most by 2.50 per cent among Sensex scrips. Tata Steel too faced selling pressure and lost 2.46 per cent.
Bucking the trend, IT stocks led by Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro met with value buying and closed with sizeable gains, avoiding any major fall in the Sensex.
In 30-share Sensex, 16 stocks ended in negative zone while 14 settled higher.
The capital goods sector index suffered the most by losing 1.78 per cent to 11,902.84 followed by metal index by 1.41 per cent to 9,840.32. Banking index closed 0.11 per cent lower at 14,690.50.
Auto Index lost 0.51 per cent to 13,303.39 points, while power index shed 0.32 per cent to 1,681.22.
DipenShah, Head- Private Client Group Research, Kotak Securities: Markets fell marginally for the week. This was the fourth successive week that the markets have been almost flat, with marginal changes. This likely shows the reluctance of the participants to take big bets post the sharp rise seen in the markets. In the short term, we expect the markets to consolidate though with higher volatility. However, with the big political event out of the way, growth, valuations, monsoons, etc may take center-stage and may lead to some profit-booking in the markets. Over the medium-to-long term, the formation of a stable government will likely put the infrastructure and industrial sector back on track as well as ease concerns on fiscal deficit thus, providing an upward bias to the current valuations, we believe.
BSE Sensex closes lower on profit-taking
(Reuters) BSE Sensex provisionally closed lower for a fifth consecutive session as investors continued to book profits in recent outperformers such as Larsen and Toubro .
The benchmark BSE index provisionally closed 0.06 percent lower to 22,403.89.
The broader NSE index ended 0.02 percent down at 6,694.80.
Shares in Larsen and Toubro ended 2.41 percent lower.


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Detroit 2011: Mopar Fiat 500
Contrary to popular belief, modifying your car using stuff purchased from the back of soon-to-die Max Power will not make it quicker than a Veyron, despite what you may have read on the Internet.
Yet lots of you still desire such aftermarket trinketry. Chrysler reckons 30 per cent of people buy a new car depending on what gubbins they can fit onto it once they've bought it. Enter Mopar, Chrysler's OEM parts brand.
On its Detroit motor show stand, the company is showcasing how it can make a Fiat 500 slightly better. The one you see above features a strut tower brace, lots of chrome, black gloss wheels, carbon fibre gearknob and hand brake, roof/bonnet decals with a double-blue stripe and door-sill guards with the 500 logo.
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The world's largest basket building, it is actually an office building and it houses the headquarters of Longaberger Basket Company. Longaberger Company is an American manufacturer of hand crafted maple wood baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products. It is located in the south eastern Ohio, United States. The Longaberger Company was founded by Dave Longaberger, and after his death is owned by daughters Tami Longaberger and Rachel Longaberger.
The basket building sizes is 160 times larger than the Longaberger's Medium Market Basket. It's 192 ft. long by 126 ft. wide at the bottom, spreading to 208 ft. long by 142 ft. wide at the roof line. It is a magnificent sight especially at night.
The building was designed by strange but true. It cost $30 million and took two years to complete. It covers 25 acres, weighting 8,000 - 9,000 tons with a square footage of 180,000. The two basket handles were settled to the top of the building with copper and wooden rivets weighting about 150 tons.
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NEW DELHI -- The Tamil Tigers admitted defeat Sunday in their quarter-century struggle against the Sri Lankan government and offered to lay down their weapons to protect those still alive.
However, military officials rejected the offer as a last-minute act of desperation. They said fighting continued, and the army was bracing for suicide bombing attacks.
The battered remnants of the rebel force, which has been fighting for a homeland for Sri Lanka's marginalized Tamil minority, reportedly was trapped in 300-square-yard area along the northern coast of the island.
On TamilNet, a pro-Tiger Web site, the decimated rebel group -- known formally as the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam -- said it was putting down its weapons.
"This battle has reached its bitter end," rebel official Selvarasa Pathmanathan was quoted as saying in the online statement. "It is our people who are dying now from bombs, shells, illness and hunger. We cannot permit any more harm to befall them."
"We remain with one last choice -- to remove the last weak excuse of the enemy for killing our people," he added. "We have decided to silence our guns."
But military spokesman Brig. Udaya Nanayakkara said in a telephone interview that TamilNet has a history of lying and Sunday was no different. On the ground, Tiger rebels continue to attack soldiers in the conflict zone, he said.
"We have to protect ourselves until the rest of the area is liberated," he said by telephone. "If they fire, we will fire back."
He added that the military had found several dead bodies of senior Tiger fighters but had not yet discovered the whereabouts of the reclusive rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.
Nanayakkara insisted that all civilians were now out of the conflict zone. With very little territory left to capture, he said, the army is confident it will be able to seize the remaining fighters shortly. Whether they surrender, commit suicide or die fighting is their choice, he added.
The military said Sunday that it had killed at least 70 militants trying to escape by boat as suicide bombers sought to attack army positions.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa was expected to tell the country during a nationally televised news conference Tuesday morning at parliament that the protracted war was over.
The conflict has taken an enormous toll on families, communities, Sri Lanka's humanitarian and human-rights reputation and the economy. With the end of the struggle in sight Sunday, thousands of Sri Lankans danced, set off fireworks and beat on celebratory drums.
The United Nations and international humanitarian groups have long criticized the apparent lack of concern for civilians by both sides as tens of thousands of people found themselves trapped in the shrinking conflict zone.
The Tamil Tigers have been accused of using civilians as human shields, while the army in turn has been accused of firing indiscriminately. Both sides have denied the charges.
As the fighting raged in recent days, concerns mounted for the fate of any civilians still trapped in the war zone amid heavy shelling and intense fighting. But Nanayakkara, the military spokesman, said Sunday that 63,000 civilians had left the area over the preceding 96 hours, many brought out in government vehicles, clearing the way for the final showdown.
International groups and the media rarely are granted access to the conflict area or the camps for displaced civilians, making it difficult to verify accounts.
Nanayakkara said Sri Lanka was not trying to control the media, but he charged that too many reports had tarnished army actions and the nation's image. "It's not that we just want positive stories," he said. "But we want them to tell the truth."
A week ago, the government deported three journalists with Britain's Channel 4 on the grounds that their stories were "tarnishing the image of the country."
The television network had broadcast a report quoting what it said were Tamil aid workers inside a humanitarian camp saying that war-displaced people were underfed and mistreated and that some of the women had been sexually abused.
Nanayakkara said the international media were "taking people for a ride." He complained that even Sunday a television report characterized the conflict as a civil war.
"When people attack the World Trade Center, it's terrorism, but when it's in Sri Lanka, it's civil war," he said. "We just want them to be truthful."
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Talented entertainers can be found just about everywhere: in a bar, on a street corner, in the subway ... and in a prison?
A new documentary, "The Redemption Project: Inmates Got Talent," features an Indiana prison talent contest that highlights convicts' singing, acting, and comedy routines.
Comedians Johnny Collins and Joel Jerome shot the film over eight days at the medium-security Putnamville Correctional Facility, hoping to help the offenders turn over a new leaf.
"We're not looking to glamorize or glorify the prison experience, or give them extra treats," Collinstold WTHR Eyewitness News. "But what we're looking to do is prepare them."
The project seems to have worked.
"We were impressed with the ability of Johnny and his team to get the offenders to open up about their lives, admit to past sins, and in the process find hope to stay on the right path in life," Commissioner Edwin G. Buss of the Indiana Department of Correction said in a press release.
"This film is about redemption. It's a unique documentary that is very entertaining, but also conveys a strong message to encourage offenders to successfully re-enter society," added Doug Garrison, Chief Communications Officer.
So are any of these inmates talented enough to be the next Convict Idol?
"Everybody told me I should be a comedian instead of a criminal," said one inmate, according to WTHR. "And apparently, I ain't no good at being a criminal, 'cause look where I'm at."
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" Genre: Television / To Be Announced / Actors: Damian Lewis, Claire Danes, Morena Baccarin, Mandy Patinkin, David Harewood ... / DVD released 2012-10-01 at 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / Features of the DVD: Box set, PAL "
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Homeland - the TV series that took the US & UK by storm with its first season over a year ago. The plot is seemingly simple but completely original and is based around real life events in the part of the world where part of the series is set ie. Terrorists and al-Qaeda. The fact that the series is based around real life events and that deadly organisation makes the series a lot more enjoyable for me to watch.
The plot
The series kicks off when we meet Carrie -a CIA Counter-terrorism agent based in Iraq. The first scenes show her talking to a contact of hers who happens to be locked up in a prison there. The man then tells Carrie that an American prisoner of war is being held by al-Qaeda... and subsequently turned into a terrorist... unfortunately as Carrie tries to obtain more information from the man he is taken away and led to his death.
Back in America, at the Langley Counter-terrorism base, Carrie simply forgets the information because as far as anyone knows there are no prisoners of war in Iraq... then something out of the ordinary happens...
Carrie's boss, David, calls her and all of her colleagues in for an emergency meeting where a tape of an undercover operation by the Delta Force raiding a compound belonging to infamous terrorist, Abu Nazir. What is found gobsmacks everyone in the room... Locked away in a room in the compound they find a dirty man with a big overgrown beard who utters the words "I am an American" in their accent... It turns out the man is no other than Nicholas Brody - U.S. Marine Sergeant, who has been missing in action for some years and presumed dead.
Carrie discusses what she was told with her close friend and colleague, Saul. However the information she gives is played down by Saul because its unthinkable to comprehend an American solidier has been turned into a terrorist.
Nicolas Brody is flown back to the US - to his family... in particular his wife who had started dating Brody's best friend considering how everyone thought he was dead... and his son and daughter who were both very young when they last saw him. The start to live as a family unit again trying to adapt to having Brody back in their lives again after being away so long...
Brody, is now covered in physical scars and burns all over his body, which were done by his tormenters in Iraq. As well as this he is very angry with what happened to him... and also the fact that he was forced to help the terrorists kill fellow captured US marine Tom Walker. To everyone who comes across him thinks he is a hero and very brave for overcoming what he went through.
CIA agent Carrie however still believes something is not right about Brody and she believes this is the man who her contact refered to during their last conversation. However due to Carrie's mental condition which she also keeps secret from her employers sometimes her mind can be unreliable and she ends up getting too excited over things. But the question is, is Carrie right about him being a terrorist? Or is she really crazy... And what lengths will Carrie go to, to find out the truth about Brody and to connect him to Abu Nazir?
My thoughts?
I have been terribly addicted to this series since it started. So much so that it came to a point where I just couldn't wait for Channel 4 to play the next episode that I started watching them online - they had already been on in America at this point and were very easy to find.
I love the series in the sense that unless you read episode guides and in-depth reviews you don't actually know from watching it if Brody is a terrorist or not. There was many times where I would watch and think he definetely is a terrorist and then something would happen in another episode and it would make you think twice. So in a sense the way the script is written is brilliant as its not easily guessed which in turn keeps you watching the next week.
All the charecters in the series are brilliant actors - in particular my favourite is Carrie. The fact the Carrie has a condition which makes her a bit unmentally stable has been written into the script with good cause as noted above it makes you unsure wheather Brody really is a terrorist or she is just loosing the plot. The actor playing Brody is also brilliant at his role in the sense that his mood is forever changing - happy one minute, shifty then angry... even with all the plausable explanations with everything that happens and his behavior.
The homeland soundtrack is played through the opening credit's at the beginning of each epiosde... the music type is Jazz and to me sounds a bit sad and haunting. The scenes that the music plays over shows many images including images of Carrie as a young girl watching terrorist events unfold on TV, Carrie as a young girl wearing a mask... Carrie as a young girl wearing a mask in a maze? Images of the aftermath of 9/11, a video of Barrack Obama talking about the war on terrorism... images of muslims... and then ends with the video of Brody looking up at the White House. The opening music and scenes are quite simple but give you a great idea about what the series is about if you didn't already know!
In terms of effects, you don't really see any special effects as such until towards the end of the first series. To me they are not spectacular where you are watching amazing stunts but that is not what the series is about - it is mentally mind bogging and doesn't need to use special effects to score points.
I would recommend watching this to everyone - I have even roped my family and some friends into watching it and everyone is very impressed with it. Last month the second season started on UK TV, and America are currently a week in front of us with the episodes... and its safe to say I am completely hooked on the second series too.
Homeland Series 1 is still quite a new DVD and the full first season can be purchased from Amazon at £21.98 which is cheaper than I have seen in any shops.
**What is homeland?**
Homeland is psychological drama developed by Howard Gordon and Jeffrey Nachmanoff, who also made the hit series 24. It followers two main characters Damian Lewis as Nicholas Brody, a U.S. Marine who was held captive by Al-Qaeda as a prisoner of war for eight years. He returns home to America as a hero, and we follow him adjusting to life again. Claire Danes is Carrie Mathison, a CIA agent, who after an incident in Iraq has been put on a desk job to keep her out of trouble. While Carrie was in Iraq she discovered that a prisoner of war had been turned, so of course now that Brody has been found again she is sure he is the terrorist. Has Brody been turned? Or is Carrie just paranoid because of her condition.We learn through the series that Carrie has bipolar disorder, and she sometimes finds it impossible to do her job while containing her emotions. Carrie begins monitoring Brody convinced he has been turned by his captures, and poses a threat to the United States. As we move through the series it really does focus on character development, so we understand the thoughts they are having, and the motive behind their actions. All of the characters have their moral dilemmas, so I found myself not trusting any of them, and not knowing what was coming next.
**Characters/ Actors**
There are a number of other characters in the show that play an important part in the story, but there are two main characters that the show is based upon. Claire Danes is absolutely amazing as Carrie. She manages to portray the right amount of cleverness, while still showing the problems that her disorder creates. You can see that she is perfect for her job, although some o her methods are very unusual. She has a main support in her mentor Saul (Mandy Patinkin) who we also learn a little about him through the series. We see the sacrifices he has made when it comes to Carrie. Damian Lewis is again perfect as Brody. He does an amazing job to pull off the tough character he portrays, while we still see sides of him that make us wonder if a normal person like him could really be plotting against his country. He provides the right amount of determination, while still showing the cracks from his trouble past. He struggles to adjust back to the real world, but we watch him grow. We see his troubles with family life, while his wife, daughter and best friend are all proving to worsen his difficulties. The whole cast of actors are perfectly picked. Each and every one of them seems perfect in their role and there is no wonder to why this series has won a number of awards.
**My thoughts**
My husband put a series record on this show and I did groan a little. I expected it to be another typical American series that I would be bored watching. Within the first episode I found myself hooked, and rather than my husband turning over every Sunday, I had a reminder set to watch it every week to grab my next fix. When series one finished I knew I would have to wait for season two, and so I decided I was going to invest in the box set to watch the drama unfold all over again. Each character has their own mini story, we learn about their moral dilemmas and how they go about handling it. Then all the characters also interlock making up the larger story. What I love about this program is the twists and turns it takes. As soon as I finally think I have the story figured out, something else will happen that makes me rethink everything again. It is a program you need to watch every episode to truly understand what is going on. Even the short scenes which seem insignificant while watching them make the pieces click together, and further episodes I think back and realise why they included that scene.
I find the acting is really good, there are parts that I think could have been close to being a little over the top, but the actors carry it well making each scene believable. They are not actors I really know, but I do rate them highly as they make the show what it is. There are a few gritty scenes throughout this series, and usually I would be cowering behind my hands at any sight of blood. I find it is done tastefully so even I can manage to make it through the short scenes of violence. With some of the story lines, I did think I would take an immediate dislike to some of the characters, but somehow they manage to show a side of them so that requires empathy. It stays focused on a main storyline, but cleverly introduces other mini stories in to the show to build the characters quickly. I do find myself caring for the characters, and hoping for the best possible outcome.
One thing I did notice is that there a cliff-hangers with nearly every episode. This was fine while I was watching it on TV as it just built suspense for the next episode. I do find when you're watching the box set it is of course far more noticeable and rather annoying. I also felt the finale was a little disappointing, as it was almost as if they were building up too much towards the next series. It is eventful and still interesting, but the obvious unanswered questions spoil it a little for me. They could have concentrated on series one more as of course it was the finale! The story develops very quickly, and I as a little shocked at how quickly we find a few things out. This is perfect for making you want more, as I found myself thinking well what's next then? They manage to fit so much into one series, and I can't wait to see the next.
There are a number of DVD extras provided with this box set, which include deleted scenes, a prologue to season two (very short ) and we get to take a look at how the creators came up with such complex characters. It is nice to see the motivation behind what happens in the programs, and the behind the scene looks are rather interesting. The deleted scenes are OK, but that is it. I was actually really excited to watch the deleted scenes, as I was left wanting more at the end of season one, but to be honest I can see why they were deleted. They do add a little something to the story line, but you're not missing much by not watching them. I find the best part of the extras is the comments from the cast and creators. They explain over the first episode how they came up with such complex characters, and I think this really helps to understand the story better. This by far is the best extra provided, and I really enjoyed watching it. The extras were not as exciting as I had hoped and not something I would buy the set exclusively for.
This show does cover many issues including of course terrorism, the results of war, the US government and day to day issues they face. It is stereotypical, but I find they touch the subjects in a respectful way and I find it enjoyable to watch. I am sure this program can be enjoyed by a large audience, and although I was a little sceptical at first I really do love it. It is rated 15 due to some sexual and violent scenes, so not one for younger viewers. My husband is not as keen on it as I am, but he still enjoys watching it. I could watch this series over and over again so it is a worthwhile buy. It comes in a 4 disc set, with a lot of extras. There are 12 episodes in total in the first series, and each is as good as the next. Homeland series two is currently showing on channel4, but you really do need to watch series one first. If you haven't managed to watch this I would highly recommend buying this DVD, and even if you have I bet you wouldn't mind watching it again. This set can be purchased on Amazon for around £20.
Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Mandy Patinkin
Producers: Howard Gordon & Alex Gansa
Release date: 1st October 2012
Original UK air date: 19th February 2012
A review of the series; a preview of the DVD...
Working on an illegal mission in Iraq, Carrie Mathison, a CIA officer, is told that an American prisoner of war "has been turned" before being arrested and eventually relocated to Langley under probation. Sometime later, a group of American soldiers find a white man held prisoner, long-haired and bearded, dirty and shielding the light from his eyes. This man is Nicholas Brody, a U.S. Marine that went missing some eight years before, and believed dead. He is rescued and sent home to be reunited with his wife and family.
In a fantastic pilot episode, the main plot and ideas of "Homeland" are introduced and explored. Carrie (Claire Danes) tells her associate and close friend Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin) of her fears regarding the POW, and how she believes it to be Brody. Meanwhile, Brody is returning to America a hero and the U.S. government plans on using him as a symbol of hope, ultimately abolishing Carrie's chances of the CIA hearing her suspicions out. Brody's wife Jessica (Morena Baccarin), in the meantime, has been dating Brody's best friend Mike (Diego Klattenhoff), and is sleeping with him when she receives the call from Brody. Carrie plants cameras and microphones in Brody's house with the illicit and reluctant approval of Saul, while the family are meeting Brody at the airport upon his return. Brody, reunited with his family, must attempt to readapt to life, but having been a prisoner of Al-Qaeda for over eight years and with underlying tension stemming from Jessica and Mike's relationship, this is inevitably no easy task - and Carrie is watching over.
"Homeland" is loosely based on an Israeli series called "Hatufim" (translates to 'Prisoners of War') created by Gideon Raff (who also worked on this series), and is developed for American television by Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa (two of the guys (mainly the former) who brought you "24"). It was produced by 'Fox 21', and although originally shown in the U.S. on channel 'Showtime' in early October 2011, it was eventually aired in the UK on Channel 4 from February 19th, 2012, due to an outstanding response from American viewers. It also went on to win the Golden Globe for Best TV Drama. The first season has recently finished in the UK, but a second season is well underway and is due to be aired only a few days after the Americans, this autumn. Let me tell you why this is excellent and exciting news, if the above plot hasn't already done that for you...
There are two dominant reasons why "Homeland" is one of the most exciting, thrilling, addictive and superb shows about at the moment. First is the fantastic premise, story and plot development - the writers have created a truly fascinating show. Second, the series is anchored by some sublime acting performances; most notably, Claire Danes and her portrayal of a Bipolar and reckless, but intelligent and brilliantly shrewd CIA officer. Her character is hugely absorbing; her work - and the dangers that it entails - is her life, and she is acknowledged as being extremely good at it. Yet she is hasty and impulsive, and deceiving - she's hiding at least one thing from everyone, including her boss David Estes (David Harewood) and close friend Saul. And most notably hidden is her disorder. But the Bipolar disorder, which in this case is hereditary (her father has it too), overrides and affects her mind, arguably for the better in some cases (I am in no way stating that Bipolar disorder is beneficial here - I completely understand the seriousness of the illness). She is shockingly sharp at times, and her recklessness often pays off (other times, not so much...). Claire Danes is just magnificent in the role, conveying the unstable yet energetic state of her mind perfectly. She would eventually win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
The shows main motive is to get the viewer suspecting everything and everyone. The main question is 'Is Brody good or bad?', or rather, 'Is he a turned terrorist!?'. His character is more mentally unbalanced than Carrie's (which is saying something), and this is mainly due to his experiences in the past eight years, which, importantly, we are shown in dribs and drabs, the length and insights of which grow as the series progresses. Damian Lewis (his most notable role prior to this being Cpt. Winters in "Band of Brothers") is almost as good as Danes, playing Brody. He portrays a sick man well; a man who is lost and disturbed. He can sit in the corner of the bedroom doing nothing for hours on end - it's natural to him. And the way in which he treats his family, most predominantly his wife, fluctuates to say the least. His actions are mysterious at times, but not completely unjustified, and the viewer is confused as to whether one should feel sympathetic towards him. Do we believe Carrie - is Brody in fact a turned POW? Or is he simply a damaged solider, returning home to be given a second chance - a new life? Lewis was also nominated for Best Actor at the Globes.
The characters underlie the entire plot. The two leading roles are drastically opposed, but drawn together by parallels, and the result is engrossing. The series moves at a very fast pace and is constantly interesting. Carrie is ultimately the protagonist. To an extent, we know everything about her - Brody is the one with the secrets. His experiences hold the key to the golden question. Political themes are addressed, and sometimes beautiful messages are conveyed while nations are at war - but other subtle themes can be found too. Jazz overtones are omnipresent, hinting at the irrelevant (the first series doesn't give the viewer much reason to worry about it) disclosed past life of Carrie, but are often used to unify certain characters psyches. Emotions are evoked effectively through the use of montage, lighting and music throughout, and the producers often look to other methods in expressing characters' mindsets. Callery's soundtrack is pretty consistently spot on in this respect, although pre-existing music is used when necessary.
It's astonishing how much is packed into this series, both in terms of content (as aforementioned) and genre. Primarily, it is a political thriller, yet not so political that it is inaccessible to many. But also involved are elements of psychological study, action, spy, romance, violence to name but a few. Also worth noting is the sex in the programme. There are scenes of a sexual nature that become almost defining in the first half of the series; it almost appears as a selling point due to its insistent inclusion in consecutive episodes. But it rarely feels massively out of place, and adds to the appeal of the show. It's such a massive shame, however, that there are moments in "Homeland" that let it down. 95% of the time, it is absolutely enthralling. The other 5% is bogged down by some contrastingly poor acting (chiefly on Morena Baccarin's part) and some completely misguided scenes - cheesy moments, poor script etc. In overview, the show is flawed - too much so to award it anything more than 4 stars.
Despite some few, albeit obtrusive, drawbacks, I would completely recommend "Homeland". This is an absolutely superb first season, from the absorbing 'pilot' to the epic final scene - and every addictive moment in between. It is enormously exciting, and the wait in between each of the twelve episodes was almost unbearable. Lucky for you, this is out on DVD on October 1, 2012, so the waits between are unnecessary and avoidable. I would definitely urge you to purchase (or pre-order) this.
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Apple didn't cover HomeKit in its massive event last week, but Kevin and spent a good chunk of time explaining what we we knew. Sadly, it's not a lot, but it should be worth downloading iOS 9 and waiting a few more weeks. In enterprise news, we covered Salesforce's IoT Cloud news, which will compete with IBM's IoT foundation cloud. We also talked about a new access point from Samsung that adds Zigbee and Bluetooth to the mix before delving into a review of the OnHub router from Google. You'll have to listen to the show and Kevin's review to see if it's worth the $199 price tag.
After all of that, Paul Madsen, who works in the office of the CTO at Ping Identity, came onto the show to discuss the future of an identity layer for the Internet of things. This may sound esoteric, but it's really important for all of us who hate having multiple passwords for every app on every device we have in the house. It also could help with guest authentication. The conversation gets a bit techie, but its worth it to understand how we may access our devices in the near future. He does threaten some kind of two-factor authentication for our smart home, guys. Enjoy.
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KNIFE-wielding robbers escaped with a "large sum" of cash following a raid on a discount shop.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident at the 99p Store in Bridge Street, Banbury.
Two masked men entered the building and approached the manager in his office at about 7.45pm on Monday, when staff were restocking shelves.
They threatened the manager with a knife and told him to open the safe.
The robbers left through the back of the shop with a large sum of cash, which they carried in bags marked with the logo 'Loomis'.
One was described as black and the other Asian. Both wore dark clothing.
Investigating officer Dc Rebecca McCamley said: "This was a frightening ordeal for the manager of the store.
"It was at a time when many people would have been out in Banbury so we urge anyone with information to come forward."
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SAN MATEO — Uatesoni and Anna Paasi spent the morning of Black Friday at Kmart buying a new oven. They needed it for a special occasion: a party following the ceremonial blessings of two infant grandchildren.
On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Mormon couple hosted more than 50 friends and relatives in their backyard, serving roast leg of pork and other Tongan specialties. They had held dozens of family gatherings since buying their York Avenue house in 2006. This may have been the last.
Three days later, Anna Paasi stood in the street in shock, watching flames consume their home in San Mateo's North Shoreview neighborhood. Despite the heat from the fire, she was shivering.
"It was not too cold," recalled Anna Paasi, 53, "but I was shaking."
No one was hurt in the fire, which began around 10 p.m. and burned into the early morning, but the Paasis lost most of their possessions, including a pickup truck that was parked in the driveway. The fire marshal has not determined the cause, but the Paasis say firefighters told them it may have been electrical wiring in the garage.
Their home is insured through their bank, they say, and they hope to rebuild. But they did not have insurance for their belongings. A friend of the family has begun an online fundraising drive to help them put their lives back together.
Blackened shell
On Thursday, Uatesoni and Anna Paasi drove to their charred two-bedroom house from a San Mateo homeless shelter where they are staying along with five family members, including two sons and a grandson, who lived with them.
The broken windows of the one-story building are boarded up. There is a pile of trash on the lawn. Inside the blackened, gutted house the carpet is still spongy from the water that put out the flames. The Paasis' prized oven is rust-colored, oxidized by the fire and heaped with insulation that fell down from the attic.
Anna Paasi picked through the ruins of her bedroom, looking for salvageable clothes. She and her husband were wearing outfits they bought with a $1,000 debit card from the Red Cross.
She brightened when she found a small pile of family photographs, inspecting them with soot-covered hands. Most of the Paasis' photos were destroyed in the fire, though three family portraits survived through a bit of good luck.
Christy Graham, whose daughter is the girlfriend of one of the Paasis' five sons, was over at the house on Thanksgiving. An incurable shutterbug, she happened to take close-up photographs of three portraits on the mantle and wall. After the fire those replicas became precious.
"When I gave them to Anna, she was in tears," said Graham, who organized the fundraiser at YouCaring.
Temporary housing
Returning to the shelter Thursday, Uatesoni Paasi got dressed for work, while the youngest of the Paasis' five sons, 14-year-old Lavemai, played basketball outside. Anna Paasi and her 55-year-old husband both work for a shuttle service at San Francisco International Airport.
The InnVision Shelter Network transitional home has provided the family with adjoining bedrooms, each with two bunk beds. They will stay there one more month before finding a place to rent.
Anna Paasi appraised the room with a smile as she prepared to clean up for an afternoon check by shelter staff.
"I remember getting a bunk bed when my kids were little," she said, looking at the lower bunk she shares with her husband. "Now we end up sleeping in one."
Contact Aaron Kinney at 650-348-4357. Follow him at Twitter.com/kinneytimes.
To support the Paasi family, visit www.youcaring.com and search for "Paasi" to find their fundraising page.


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Baltimore (5-4) at Cincinnati (2-6)
Time: Noon.
Line: Ravens by 51/2.
Last meeting: Ravens beat Bengals 37-0 on Sept. 24 at Baltimore.
Last week: Ravens lost to Steelers 9-6. Bengals beat Browns 12-3.
Of note: Ravens allowing NFL-best 2.8 yards per carry and have not allowed 100-yard rusher in 26 games, also tops in NFL. ... Ravens aim for sixth straight AFC Central road win. ... Trent Dilfer is 2-0 as starter vs. Bengals. ... RB Jamal Lewis had first career 100-yard rushing game in last meeting with Bengals in Week 4. ... Ravens S Rod Woodson had 10 career INTs, 2 returned for TDs, vs. Bengals, most vs. any team. ... Ravens have allowed just 4 TDs over past 6 games. ... Corey Dillon's 2-game total of 415 yards is third highest in NFL history (O.J. Simpson, 476, Walter Payton 467). He is averaging 5.2 yards per carry, tops among AFC players with at least 350 yards. ... Bengals averaging 205.2 yards rushing per game over past 5 vs. 62 per game in first 3. ... Bengals' red zone defense has allowed TD in 40.6 percent of red zone trips, fifth best in AFC vs. AFC-worst 65.5 defensive red zone percent after 8 games last year.
Buffalo (4-4) at New England (2-6)
Time: Noon.
Line: Patriots by 1.
Last meeting: Bills beat Patriots 13-10 in OT on Dec. 26, 1999 at New England.
Last week: Bills beat Jets 23-20. Patriots had bye.
Of note: Doug Flutie has 758 yards passing in past 3 meetings vs. Patriots. ... Bills RB Sammy Morris has TD run in each of past 4 games and looks to tie club rookie record with fifth consecutive game with scoring run. ... Steve Christie has kicked 3 game-winning FGs this season, 15 in career, in the fourth quarter or overtime. ... 5 of 6 Patriots losses have come by 8 points or less. .. Patriots have won 4 of past 5 games vs. Bills in Foxboro. ... Drew Bledsoe is 7-4 with 17 TDs and 6 INTs in past 11 starts vs. Bills. ... Patriots WR Terry Glenn has 28 catches for 423 yards in 6 games vs. Bills.
Indianapolis (6-2) at Chicago (1-7)
Time: Noon.
Line: Colts by 71/2.
Last meeting: Bears beat Colts 31-17 on Nov. 11, 1991 at Indianapolis.
Last week: Colts beat Lions 30-18. Bears had bye.
Of note: Colts aim for sixth straight win vs. NFC teams. ... Colts have won 9 of past 11 road games. ... Colts averaging 29 points per game, second in NFC. ... Peyton Manning has 17 TD passes in past 7 games. ... Edgerrin James needs 26 yards rushing to reach 2,500 in 25th career game, tying Jim Brown for second fastest to 2,500. ... Colts are 9-1 when James and Marvin Harrison post 100-yard games. ... Colts offensive line has allowed NFL-low 8 sacks. ... Colts' 2 safeties this season ties club record. ... Jim Miller had 1,242 yards passing in 5 games last season. Had 983 in 3 starts. ... Bears WR Marcus Robinson had 17 catches for 372 yards and 2 TDs when Miller started. ... Rookie Brian Urlacher leads club with 79 tackles and leads all NFL LBs with 6 sacks on the season.
Miami (6-2) at Detroit (5-3)
Time: Noon.
Line: Lions by 21/2.
Last meeting: Dolphins beat Lions 33-30 on Dec. 7, 1997 at Miami.
Last week: Dolphins beat Packers 28-20. Lions lost to Colts 30-18.
Of note: Dolphins averaging 29.5 points over past 4 games vs. 14.8 in first 4. ... Jay Fiedler is 7-2 all-time as starter and ranks second in AFC with 108.2 fourth-quarter QB rating. ... RB Lamar Smith is 49 yards rushing shy of career season high (680, 1993). .. Jason Taylor aims for fifth straight game with sack. Trace Armstrong has AFC-high 11 sacks in 8 games, one short of career high. ... Dolphins defense allows opponents to 61.4 QB rating, second in NFL. ... Dolphins tied for tops in AFC with 27 sacks and 14 INTs. ... Lions RB James Stewart has 253 yards from scrimmage in past 2 games (179 rush, 74 receiving). ... Lions have 29 red zone possessions, third most in NFC. ... Lions' 26 total takeaways and 16 INTs lead NFL. ... Bryant Westbrook has 3 INTs in past 2 games. ... PR Desmond Howard tied for second in NFL with 16.9 average.
New York Giants (6-2)
at Cleveland (2-7)
Time: Noon.
Line: Giants by 91/2.
Last meeting: Giants beat old Browns 16-13 on Dec. 4, 1994 at Cleveland.
Last week: Giants beat Eagles 24-7. Browns lost to Bengals 12-3.
Of note: Giants' time of possession last week (43:41) was most by club since 1983. ... Giants off to best start since 1990. ... Giants have allowed just 7 first-quarter points, fewest in NFL. ... Tiki Barber averaging 5.7 yards per carry, best in NFC among leading RBs. ... Ron Dayne leads all NFC rookies with 451 yards on 129 carries with 4 TDs. ... Giants plus-5 turnover differential is second in NFC. ... Giants have held past 3 opponents to 14 points or fewer. ... Browns have outscored opponents 38-16 in first quarter. ... Browns RB Travis Prentice tied for NFL rookie lead with 5 TDs. ... Browns offensive line has allowed 14 sacks (vs. 31 after 9 games last season). ... Browns have 24 sacks on season, 1 short of last season's total. ... Courtney Brown aims for third straight game with sack. His 5 sacks are tied for tops among AFC rookies.
Pittsburgh (5-3) at Tennessee (7-1)
Time: Noon.
Line: Titans by 8.
Last meeting: Titans beat Steelers 23-20 on Sept. 24 at Pittsburgh.
Last week: Steelers beat Ravens 9-6. Titans beat Redskins 27-21.
Of note: Steelers aim for 6 straight wins for first time since 8 in a row during 1995 AFC championship season. .. Steelers have held opponents without TD for past 16 quarters. ... Kordell Stewart is 3-0 as a starter this season. ... Jerome Bettis has 685 yards rushing in past 7 games. ... Steelers WR Bobby Shaw has 18.8 yards per catch average in last 2 vs. Titans. ... Steelers' run defense has held Eddie George to 3.3 yards per carry average. ... Joey Porter has 5 sacks in past 3 games. ... Steelers have 9 INTs in past 5 games. ... Titans aim for eighth straight win and 12th in last 13 games. Also look to extend NFL record with 12 wins to open Adelphia Coliseum. ... Steve McNair is 5-1 as starter vs. Steelers and has won 13 of past 15 starts. ... Titans TE Frank Wycheck tops all TEs with 15 third-down catches. ... Titans aim for third straight game with INT return TD.
San Francisco (2-7)
at New Orleans (5-3)
Time: Noon.
Line: Saints by 51/2.
Last meeting: Saints beat 49ers 24-6 on Nov. 14, 1999 at New Orleans.
Last week: 49ers lost to Rams 34-24. Saints beat Cardinals 21-10.
Of note: 49ers lead league in red zone TD percentage, scoring 23 TDs on 33 trips. ... Jeff Garcia leads NFL with 23 TDs passing and is on pace for 41, which would break club record of 36 by Steve Young. ... 49ers WR Jerry Rice needs 65 yards receiving for 2,000 career vs. Saints. He is tied for third in NFC with 13 third-down catches. ... Terrell Owens leads NFL with 11 TD catches and has 10 in past 6 games. ... 49ers RB Charlie Garner ranks third in NFC with 56 total first downs. ... Ricky Williams ranks third in NFC with 1,190 yards from scrimmage. He needs 174 yards rushing for first 1,000-yard season and first for Saints player since 1989. ... Saints WR Joe Horn (quesionable, knee) leads NFC with 17 third-down catches for 224 yards with 2 TDs. ... Saints are second in NFL with 36 sacks and are on pace to break club record of 59.
Tampa Bay (4-4) at Atlanta (3-6)
Time: Noon.
Line: Buccaneers by 7.
Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Falcons 19-10 on Nov. 21, 1999 at Tampa Bay.
Last week: Buccaneers beat Vikings 41-13. Falcons beat Panthers 13-12.
Of note: Buccaneers' 6 INTs thown and 129 total first downs allowed are both second-fewest in NFC. ... Buccaneers lead NFL with 37 sacks and are on pace for 74. NFL record is 72. ... Warren Sapp leads club with 101/2 sacks and needs 21/2 more to establish career best. His 231/2 sacks since 1999 lead NFL. ... Ronde Barber leads all NFL defensive backs with 51/2 sacks. ... Buccaneers P Mark Royals is third in NFC with 44.4 average. ... Falcons ended 5-game losing streak with last week's win. ... Falcons are 21-2 under coach Dan Reeves when Jamal Anderson has 20 or more carries. ... Terrence Mathis needs 4 catches for 600 in career. ... Chris Chandler is 34-for-49 over past 2 weeks. ... Falcons' 18 takeaways rank second in NFC.
Washington (6-3) at Arizona (2-6)
Time: 3:05 p.m.
Line: Redskins by 101/2.
Last meeting: Redskins beat Cardinals 28-3 on Dec. 12, 1999 at Washington.
Last week: Redskins lost to Titans 27-21. Cardinals lost to Saints 21-10
Of note: Redskins totaled 816 yards, 393 rushing, in 2 games vs. Cardinals last season. ... Stephen Davis had 280 yards rushing on 55 carries with 1 TD vs. Cardinals last season. ... Redskins RB Larry Centers ranks second among NFC RBs and leads club with 42 catches. ... WR Albert Connell leads NFL with 22.2 yards per catch. ... Redskins have allowed opponents 16 red zone possessions, lowest in NFC. ... Jake Plummer needs 270 yards passing to surpass 1999 season total of 2,111. ... Cardinals offensive line has allowed 10 sacks, tied for fewest in NFC. ... Michael Pittman leads NFL club with 31 first downs. ... Cardinals WR Frank Sanders has 4 TD catches, tying career high. ... Cardinals' opponents have 7 first downs via penalty, second fewest in NFC. ... Cardinals rookie RB Thomas Jones is 6-for-7 converting third-and-1 situations.
Denver (4-4) at New York Jets (6-2)
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Line: Jets by 3.
Last meeting: Jets beat Broncos 21-13 on Oct. 3, 1999 at Denver.
Last week: Broncos had bye. Jets lost to Bills 23-20.
Of note: Broncos averaging AFC-best 29.8 points. ... Broncos are only AFC club with pass and rush offense in top 5 in NFL. ... Brian Griese has NFL best 8-to-1 TD-to-INT ratio (16 TDs, 2 INTs). ... Broncos top NFL with 34:04 average time of possession. ... WR Rod Smith has 747 yards receiving in past 7 games. ... Ed McCaffrey has 34 catches in past 4 games. ... Broncos tied for AFC lead with 27 sacks. ... Jets have won 7 of past 8 home games. ... Vinny Testaverde leads NFL in fourth-quarter yards passing (692), TDs (8) and QB rating (128.3). ... Jets RB Curtis Martin has TD run in 3 of past 4 vs. Broncos. ... Brian Cox aims for third straight game with at least 1 sack. ... Jets had 5 INTs in last meeting with Broncos.
Kansas City (5-3) at Oakland (7-1)
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Line: Raiders by 31/2.
Last meeting: Raiders beat Chiefs 20-17 on Oct. 15 at Kansas City.
Last week: Chiefs beat Seahawks 24-19. Raiders beat Chargers 15-13.
Of note: Chiefs averaging 30.7 yards in past 6 games. ... Elvis Grbac has 96.5 QB rating with 531 yards and 5 TDs in past 2 vs. Raiders. He is 13-7 as a starter vs. division and has thrown a TD in 14 straight games, needing 1 to break club record. ... Tony Gonzalez seeks fifth consecutive game vs. Raiders with TD catch. He seeks fourth straight 100-yard game for first time by TE in NFL history. ... Derrick Alexander has 254 yards receiving and 3 TDs in past 2 games. ... Chiefs have 6 INTs in past 2 games. ... Raiders aim for sixth straight win for first time since 1985 and first 8-1 start in full season since 1977. ... Raiders look for third straight win vs. Chiefs for first time since 5 in a row in 1982-84. ... Rich Gannon has 568 yards passing and 5 TDs in past 2 vs. Chiefs. ... Raiders WR Tim Brown has 67 catches for 991 yards in past 10 games vs. Chiefs. ... Andre Rison needs 58 yards receiving for 10,000 career.
San Diego (0-8) at Seattle (2-7)
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Line: Seahawks by 41/2.
Last meeting: Seahawks beat Chargers 20-12 on Sept. 24 at San Diego.
Last week: Chargers lost to Raiders 15-13. Seahawks lost to Chiefs 24-19.
Of note: Chargers aim for second win in a row at Seattle for first time since 1994-95. ... Chargers' last 2 losses were by total of 5 points. ... Jim Harbaugh has 1,094 yards passing in past 4 games. ... Chargers have held Ricky Watters to 3.1 yards per carry average in past 5 meetings. ... TE Freddie Jones third among NFL TEs with 40 catches. ... Chargers DE Neil Smith has 101/2 career sacks vs. Seahawks. ... Seahawks' Mike Holmgren has lost 5 straight games for first time as NFL head coach. ... Seahawks averaging 4.6 yards per carry, second in AFC. ... Watters has 279 yards from scrimmage in past 2 games. He ranks fourth in AFC with 43 first downs. ... Seahawks have 14 INTs in past 4 games vs. Chargers.
Carolina (3-5) at St. Louis (7-1)
Time: 7:35 p.m.
Line: Rams by 131/2.
Last meeting: Rams beat Panthers 34-21 on Dec. 5, 1999 at Carolina.
Last week: Panthers lost to Falcons 13-12. Rams beat 49ers 34-24.
Of note: Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad had 9 catches for 125 yards at St. Louis last season. ... Panthers DE Jay Williams has 3 sacks and needs 1 more to tie career high. ... Panthers P Ken Walter has had 14 punts returned for 78 yards, both second fewest in NFC. Opponents averaging 2.5 return yards per punt. ... Joe Nedney leads NFC with 70 points scored and 20 FGs. ... Panthers KR Michael Bates ranks second in NFC with 26.9 average. ... Rams have won 21 straight vs. NFC West and have scored 30-plus points in 14 consecutive games, doubling previous record. ... Marshall Faulk is on pace for NFL-record 28 TDs. ... Isaac Bruce leads NFC with 950 yards receiving and is on pace for NFL-record 1,900. ... DE Kevin Carter has 131/2 sacks in 10 career games vs. Panthers. Had 21/2 in each game vs. Panthers last season.
Minnesota (7-1) at Green Bay (3-5)
Time: 8 p.m., Monday.
Line: Vikings by 3.
Last meeting: Vikings beat Packers 24-20 on Dec. 12, 1999 at Minnesota.
Last week: Vikings lost to Buccaneers 41-13. Packers lost to Dolphins 28-20.
Of note: Daunte Culpepper ranks third in NFC with 15 TDs passing and has 4 TDs rushing. He ranks second in NFC with 119.4 fourth-quarter QB rating. ... Randy Moss had 5 catches for 131 yards and 2 TDs in last game vs. Packers. In 4 career games vs. Packers, he has 20 catches for 487 yards and 6 TDs. His 36 TDs receiving since 1998 lead NFL. ... Cris Carter is averaging 14.8 yards per catch. ... 11 Vikings have at least 1 sack. ... Packers have won 5 of past 6 games vs. Vikings at Lambeau Field. ... Brett Favre is on pace for 3,946 yards passing on the season. If he passes 4,000 or more, he will join Warren Moon and Dan Marino as only players with 4 straight 4,000-yard passing seasons. ... Dorsey Levens had 252 yards from scrimmage vs. Vikings in 2 games last season. ... Packers S LeRoy Butler has 38 career INTs and needs 1 to tie for third on Packers' career list.
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State Rep. Jakobsson Questions Veto of Security Camera Bill
An Urbana lawmaker says she is puzzled with Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's changes to a bill she sponsored concerning the use of surveillance cameras at government facilities.
The bill unanimously passed both chambers of the legislature, but Quinn says he is concerned that the present legislation 'may present security risks.'
The veto would exempt state prisons, municipal jails, courthouses, and police stations, as well as water treatment plants, power plants, and airports. Jakobsson questions the governor's reasoning, noting the precise location of the cameras is not in the measure.
"We just want the public to know how many there are, how many the state has, and I think when the governor said this is a matter of security, that's really far reaching," she said. "We're not asking to identify where any of them are, he doesn't want the department of corrections to have to disclose - we never asked them to disclose."
Jakobsson, a Democrat, said disclosure of solely the number of cameras is important, along with any privacy regulations that state and local government agencies have. But she said she is unsure yet if she will override the governor's action this fall.
Meanwhile, Champaign Democratic Senator Mike Frerichs said it is possible entirely new legislation will be introduced this spring. He was the chief sponsor of the measure in the Senate.
"I think there's a difficult decision here to be be made weighing the benefits of public safety and right to privacy," he said. "So, we'll be working with some of the bill sponsors on this to see if the amendment is not overridden, but we feel (Gov. Quinn) might might have gone a little far. There's always the possibility of sponsoring another bill in the next general assembly."
Mahomet House Republican Chapin Rose co-sponsored the original measure, but like Frerichs, he said he would have to review Quinn's changes before deciding whether to override the veto in the fall session, which starts in October.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois backed the legislation before it was unanimously approved by all state lawmakers. Agency spokesman Ed Yohnka said the bill is about transparency, which he said won't be as useful in Illinois if the governor's veto remains intact.
"This is a bill about transparency, and if you're obscuring that transparency, I think that people would be very interested in knowing that and looking at how to move forward," Yohnka said. "(The bill) is still a useful first step forward.


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Heika: The opportunity is there for Bachman to seize the backup goalie role
Mike Heika answers your questions each week in the Inside the Dallas Stars newsletter. Here is a sample of this week's newsletter:
Q: What are the chances that Richard Bachman stays as the back-up and the Stars trade Andrew Raycroft?
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HEIKA: The good thing for the Stars is they have six more games until Christmas, when Kari Lehtonen might possibly return from his groin injury. Those six games will be imperative in collecting data before they make a very important decision on goaltending. If Bachman seizes the opportunity, the guess is they keep him up and find something else to do with Raycroft (a trade or a move to the minors). After all, when Lehtonen does return, I don't think it's smart to play him on the rotation of 8-out-of-every-10 games that the Stars have chosen to play him over the past two seasons. If they give Lehtonen more rest games (which they should), they are going to have to have confidence in their back-up to play a significant role. That player could be Bachman if he proves it in the interim, it could be Raycroft if he proves it in the interim ... or it could be a goalie acquired in trade if neither Raycroft nor Bachman can prove himself.


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As parents raising children on a plant-based diet, the question of protein is always present. At first we question ourselves. After researching we come to understand how a whole-foods vegan diet provides ample protein, and are (usually!) at ease with the issue. Yet, the question remains, as we are often asked about protein by friends, family, and also new vegetarians and vegans.
Other than recipe emails, protein for kids is the question I receive most from readers.
What are some protein-rich foods I cam give my kids? What are recipes kids will love? What foods do your kids like most, Dreena?
So, you will enjoy this special post that I've written for Today's Parent:
Protein-Rich Foods Vegetarian Kids Will LOVE!
I've shared 12 kid-tested, mom-approved recipes in this piece – including a couple of new recipes!
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A New Era Has Dawned in the Middle East
A political revolt like this, in which unarmed citizens overthrow a ruler they hate, had never taken place in a an Arab country.
After 18 days of mass demonstrations in Egypt's cities, President Hosni Mubarak has stepped down and his 30 years of rule have come to an end. Control has been handed over to the army, which promises that it will respect the protesters' demands and prepare the country for elections.
Egypt's popular revolution and the revolution that preceded it in Tunisia herald a new era in Middle East history. It's an era in which the people demand to be heard and be allowed to help shape their fate, instead of being subjects of dictatorial regimes that impose their authority through emergency legislation and powerful security services. A political revolt like this, in which unarmed citizens overthrow a ruler they hate, had never taken place in a an Arab country. It took the experts, leaders and intelligence services by surprise.
The demonstrators' victory celebrations that received the embrace of U.S. President Barack Obama find the largest Arab country in a state of uncertainty. It's too early to assess the nature of the regime that will be set up in Egypt, who will head it, and how power centers - first and foremost the army and the Muslim Brotherhood - will fit in. Likewise, it's too early to assess whether the revolution will spread elsewhere in the region or whether the rulers in those countries will survive.
Until the final moments of his rule, Mubarak championed "security and stability," and Israel saw his regime as a vital strategic pillar. His adherence to the peace treaty gave Israel prosperity, a quiet border, energy supplies, and the basis for joining the region as a welcome neighbor. Now Israel has to get used to Egypt's new rulers.
The dramatic change over the border naturally gives rise to fears, but Israel must not interfere in its southern neighbor's affairs. Egypt has no conflict with Israel and must not be presented as an enemy. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must demonstrate restraint and self-control. His warnings that Egypt could turn into a new Iran, and the talk about increasing the defense budget, merely create destructive tension and put Israel on the side of the ousted regime. The revolution in Egypt did not stem from the ties with Israel, and Netanyahu would do well to keep quiet and give this neighboring country a chance to establish a democracy.
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Rent Seeking and the Presence of Existing Distortions
When market distortions already exist, producers may attempt to surpress or encourage the establishment of new distortions in hitherto undistorted markets, and may have a strong incentive to appeal to the language of second best to further their private interests. In these situations, the total amount of resources spent on trying to encourage or discourage intervention in an undistorted market can exceed the sum of the partial equilibrium Harberger (1964) "triangle" and Tullock (1967) "rectangle" measures of welfare loss. This paper uses a simple example to illustrate these points
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