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(Reuters) - Private equity firm HabourVest offered to buy smaller rival SVG Capital's SVI.L investment portfolio for at least 783.1 million pounds ($973.8 million), looking to trump an offer from Goldman Sachs and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
SVG Captal had accepted an offer of 748 million pounds from Goldman (GS.N) consortium on Thursday, saying it gave shareholders a better return than a hostile bid from HarbourVest.
HabourVest, which had previously offered to buy the whole company for $1.35 billion in cash, said Monday's offer would allow SVG Capital to return over 700 pence per share to shareholders.
If the Goldman consortium's bid prevails, SVG's shareholders would ultimately get 680 pence.
HarbourVest launched a bid for the company on Sept. 12 at 650 pence per share, saying it was taking advantage of a weaker pound, following the Brexit vote, to snap up assets with good short-term growth prospects.
SVG, which is looking to wind down, said on Monday it would meet with HarbourVest later in the day to understand the details of the offer, while continuing to work with the Goldman consortium.
J.P. Morgan Cazenove, Lazard & Co and Numis Securities are SVG's financial advisers.
Shares in SVG were up 2.6 percent at 685.54 pence at 1129 GMT on the London Stock Exchange.
Reporting by Noor Zainab Hussain and addition reporting by Pranav Kiran in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair and Anil D'Silva


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Intrusion Prevention in Networks
A properly configured firewall is a good starting point in securing a computer network. However, complex network environments that involve higher number of participants and endpoints require better security infrastructure. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), proposed as a solution to perimeter defense, have many open problems and it is clear that better solutions must be found. Due to many unsolved problems associated with IDS, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) is introduced. The main idea in IPS is to be proactive. Network Intrusion Prevention System (NIPS) becomes more complex due to the rapid growth of network bandwidth and requirement of network security. However, existing solutions, either hardware-based or software-based cannot obtain a good tradeoff between performance and flexibility.

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How Heartbreak Causes Cardiovascular Disease
Did you know that cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States (and soon the world). Women are also more likely than men to have other conditions associated with heart disease, like diabetes, obesity and depression.
Most times, cardiovascular disease is self-inflicted through poor diet, high stress and, I would argue, the lack of loving, nurturing relationships. In this video, I explain how a loss of a partner, a bad breakup or an all-around "heartbreak" plays a role in cardiovascular heath.
Heartbreak And Heart Attacks
Cardiovascular disease is also called heart disease because it include heart attacks, strokes, and a number of other conditions affecting the structure and function of the heart. Most associate a poor diet, lack of exercise and stressful situations to heart disease, but the emotional health of a person should also be considered.
For years, doctors thought the connection between mental health and heart health was strictly behavioral: a person who was depressed found relief from smoking, drinking or eating fatty foods and therefore developed heart disease. However research has shown that people who feel lonely, depressed, and isolated are many times more likely to get sick and die prematurely from heart problems than those who have a sense of connection, community and love.
In fact, researchers at John Hopkins University discovered that sudden emotional stress could result in severe weakness in the heart muscle. Their study revealed that many people are misdiagnosed with a massive heart attack when, they have actually had a surge in stress hormones that temporarily "stunned" the heart. Researchers labeled it "broken heart" syndrome and it was more common in women.
Broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can strike even if you're healthy. It is the heart's reaction to a surge of stress hormones — that can be caused by an emotionally stressful event. It could be the death of a loved one or even a divorce, breakup or physical separation, betrayal or romantic rejection.
In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and doesn't pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. Researchers are just starting to learn the causes, and how to diagnose and treat it.
The symptoms are similar to a heart attack — chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, a sense of weakness. Broken heart syndrome can lead to severe heart muscle failure but, most times, it is treatable and people recover within a couple days or weeks.
The Head-Heart Connection
It makes sense a broken heart would lead to, well, uh, a broken heart but research also shows the biological and chemical factors that trigger mental health issues could increase a person's risk for heart disease.
The relationship between depression and heart disease is a two-way street. Studies have shown that people who are depressed are about twice as likely to develop heart disease, and that people who already have heart disease are three times as likely to be depressed as other people. Don't ignore the symptoms of depression. Feelings of sadness or emptiness, loss of interest in ordinary or pleasurable activities, reduced energy, and eating and sleep disorders are just a few of depression's many warning signs, especially if they persist for more than two weeks. Depression can be helped through therapy and natural supplements to make you feel better and decrease your risk of heart attack risk.
Anxiety can often cause panic attacks, which mimic heart attacks. However, research also shows that generalized anxiety disorder, characterized by constant anxiety even about mundane matters, appears to increase the risk of heart attacks. When someone is anxious, they experience an increased heart rate and blood pressure which puts extra strain on their heart.
Another extremely common symptom related to anxiety, particularly in women, is the sensation that the heart is racing or beating too fast. As with depression, therapy and natural supplements can help treat anxiety. Anxiety often stems from stress, so reducing stress can help to reduce the techniques that aim to quell the stress response can also be effective for easing anxiety.
Your body reacts to life-threatening stress with a "fight-or-flight" response. The brain triggers a cascade of chemicals and hormones that speed the heart rate, quicken breathing, increase blood pressure, activate your blood-clotting system and boost the amount of energy (sugar) supplied to muscles. All of these changes enable your body to respond to an impending threat.
Unfortunately, the body does a poor job of discriminating between grave, imminent dangers and less momentous, ongoing sources of stress.
Research does not firmly link stress and heart disease, but there's a growing belief that it's an additional risk factor. In 2004, The Lancet published a study that involved over 24,000 participants from 52 countries. Roughly 11,000 patients who had just had a first heart attack were asked about various forms of stress they had experienced in the preceding 12 months. Members of a control group, who were matched to the patients for age and gender but had no history of heart disease, underwent similar assessments.
The results showed that increased stress levels were a greater risk for heart attack than hypertension, obesity and even diabetes. The types of stress a person experiences may also be a factor.
Work Stress: Harvard researchers found that women with stressful jobs had a 40% increased risk of heart disease compared with their less-stressed colleagues. Even further, research has shown that women who worked overtime hours regularly (ten to eleven hours each day) had a 70% higher risk of heart disease compared with those who worked normal working hours (seven to eight hours per day).
Money Stress: Duke researchers revealed that heart attacks rose when the stock market crashed. They reviewed medical records for 11,590 people who had undergone testing for heart disease during a three-year period, and then compared monthly heart attack rates with stock market levels. Heart attacks increased steadily from September 2008 to March 2009, a bad time for the stock market.
Caregiver Stress: Women who cared for a disabled spouse for at least nine hours a week were significantly more at risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease compared with women who had no care-giving duties, according to findings from the Nurses' Health Study. This large study followed more than 54,000 female nurses over a four-year period.
Menopause And Heart Disease
Another risk factor that is often overlooked is menopause. Menopause, and its accompanying drop in heart-protecting estrogen, increases the risk for heart disease. Early menopause (starting at age 45 or younger) is a risk factor. Researchers found in an 8-year study that women who enter menopause early were twice as likely to suffer from heart disease and stroke.
What To Do
Moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes five times weekly will strengthen your heart. Examples include walking, bicycling, dancing and swimming.
Exercise has been proven to have positive effects on blood flow and blood vessels, especially the capillaries. Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in your body. They are responsible for transporting nutrients and wastes to and from your body's tissues. The more capillaries, the less the heart has to work to pump blood to those tissues. Research has shown that exercise helps to increase capillary density which brings more oxygen to your muscles and improves their ability to perform. Researchers have also found evidence that exercise training helps your body grow new capillaries.
Eat Well
Avoid unhealthy fats and trans fats. Trans fats simultaneously increase your harmful cholesterol levels and decrease your beneficial cholesterol levels. Tans fats are found in most commercially prepared foods, like baked goods, boxed foods, canned foods, frozen foods and deep-fried foods. If partially hydrogenated oil or shortening is listed on a nutrition label, the food contains some trans fats.
You should also limit the amount of animal fats you consume. Animal fats contain saturated fats and too many saturated fats can lead to unhealthy levels of the bad cholesterol that makes heart blood flow difficult.
Choose a high-protein, low fat meal, like my Wellness Solution here.
If you're worried about heart disease, eating omega-3 rich foods could reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack. 1-2 servings of fish each week is still your best choice but you can also find omega-3s in flaxseed, flaxseed oil and walnuts. Vectomega contains up 50 times higher triglyceride fish oil than other omega oil supplements because Vectomega is not fish oil. The fatty acids in wild salmon are bound to phospholipids instead of triglycerides making them more stable.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps slow down the progression of hardening of the arteries, known as atherosclerosis. A Danish study that followed more than 100,000 people found that those with the highest plasma vitamin C levels had significantly reduced rates of heart disease and all-cause mortality. Take at least 500 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C per day. The best option is liposomal vitamin C,but buffered vitamin C is helpful for people who experience digestion problems when taking Vitamin C. Even better, is Catie's Whole Food Vitamin C Plus drink.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B3 is also known as niacin. Niacin reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers harmful cholesterol while raising good cholesterol. There's good evidence that Niacin helps reduce atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries in some people. For people who have already had a heart attack, niacin seems to lower the risk of a second one. Take 50 mg of B3 as niacinamide as part of a B-complex that contains a full spectrum of B vitamins, including thiamin, B12 and riboflavin. Activated B with SRT is the best I have found.
DMG - N,N-Dimethylglycine
Research has shown that DMG helps all cardiovascular functions by supporting normal triglyceride and cholesterol levels, reducing angina and improving circulation.
NEO40 is a custom formula that helps to naturally restore and replenish your body's nitric oxide levels. Nitric oxide, or nitrogen oxide, helps relax the arteries, which helps to regulate blood pressure and increase the amount of oxygen being delivered through your body. NEO40 helps boost the efficiency of the body's nitrate pathway so that more nitric oxide is available when and where it's needed.
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I have started a site devoted mostly to air checks of free form progressive stations from the Toronto, Ontario and Buffalo NY area from the 70's and 80's during the waning days of the format. Air Checks are free to listen to and I also post an audio trivia quiz in emulation of the format where you win a prize.
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The Employer Remittance Form (ERF) is a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly bill that is sent to employers and should be returned with payments. The ERF enables the Child Support payment processing center to post payments timely and accurately.
If your company submits child support payments to DOR via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) , DOR will no longer send you Employer Remittance Forms (ERF).
If you would still like to receive an ERF, contact Employer Services at 800-332-2733 (select "Option 2"), local callers, 617-660-1234, send a fax to, 617-887-7540, or e-mail us. If you currently do not submit via EFT but would like DOR to stop sending you Employer Remittance Forms as well, let us know.
For more information about EFT, read A Guide to Paying By Electronic Funds Transfer .


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About Me
Currently traveling in: The Philippines! :)
Grew up near Fulda, then lived in Frankfurt for 5 years, followed by London for 3 years and am now on the road full time since October 2014. Moving back to London in 2018 as I really loved it there!
I think I'm pretty easy going and always like to meet new people. I love music and play guitar myself, so maybe we can meet up for a jam session if you have a spare guitar :) Apart from that, I always try to do as much climbing /bouldering as possible.
Visit my blog if you want more information :) http://chrisontour84.de
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I'd like to get to know as many places as possible and help out people stranded in my current town :)
Music, Traveling, playing Guitar, Photography, Climbing, Bouldering, MMA, Running, TV Shows
- running
- traveling
- bouldering
- music
- guitar
- backpacking
- rock climbing
- hitchhiking
- travel
- gaming
- playing guitar
- mma
- climbing
- acoustic guitar
- mixed martial arts
- tvshows
- esport
Music, Movies, and Books
I only listen to rock music, its a mixture between harder stuff (Hardcore, Metalcore & Emocore) and calmer rock as well (Alternative-, Indie- and Acoustic Rock).
Favorite Artist: Dustin Kensrue (Leadsinger of Thrice)
Favorite Band: Thrice & Parkway Drive
Don't really have time to watch a lot anymore but most of the good shows are gone anyway and I did not start to discover new ones :) Here's an outdated list anyway:
24, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dexter, Entourage, How I Met Your Mother, Hustle, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Lost, Prison Break, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Skydiving was very cool :) and this stuff: http://www.chrisontour84.de/about/favorite-moments/
Teach, Learn, Share
Playing Guitar
What I Can Share with Hosts
"Yes, I know Couchsurfing is not a dating site but you know what, Couchsurfing is not a cooking site either but people still sometimes end up cooking." - Roy Marvelous
(didn't find any other place to put this haha)
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Rising above the sea by Caleta Abarca Beach, the Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center features rooms and suites with minimalist yet comfortable décor and unique ocean views. Situated at the main entrance to Viña del Mar, this five-star international hotel boasts views of Valparaiso Bay and the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. The Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center's unique location rises above the sea next to the renowned Caleta Abarca beach on an incredibly naturally beautiful rocky coast. This allows you to experience the Pacific Ocean with every one of your senses. With a minimalist concept, refined and elegant, the hotel meet the needs of the more demanding clients who appreciate luxury, comfort, and excellent service.
Located on the seventh and eighth floors, Superior Rooms offer panoramic views of Valparaíso Bay, as well as comfortable office desks, the Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed, 32" Plasma TV, mini-bar, High Speed Internet Access, telephone, mini bar, kitchenette, refrigerator and a refined décor.
Comfortable and spacious, Classic Rooms offer views of the ocean, the Sheraton Sweet SleeperSM Bed, 32" Plasma TV, mini-bar, High Speed Internet Access, telephone, mini bar, kitchenette, refrigerator and a refined décor.
The restaurants and bar offer the opportunity to enjoy premium cuisine, excellent service, and the best view of the Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Bays. Travesía Restaurant's regional and international influences are evident in a weekday executive lunch menu and in Saturday's paired dinners. Sunday brunch features a variety of meat, seafood, and pasta, plus a children's game room and live music. Las Olas features fresh salads and snacks, perfectly complemented by a glass of sparkling wine or fruit juice. This seasonal poolside restaurant provides a captivating setting to come together with friends and family over an unforgettable meal. A menu of international drinks, sandwiches, and snacks awaits at Farewell Bar. Sit back and watch the beautiful sunset in this bohemian, sophisticated, entertaining setting. Stop by for happy hour, ladies' night, and Sheraton Social Hour.
The Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center boasts some of the most upscale amenities in Viña del Mar. A sparkling swimming pool is located on the beautiful terrace, which provides magnificent views of the sea. Fully equipped with the latest workout machines, the Sheraton Fitness features a sauna, hot tub, massages treatment rooms, heated indoor swimming pool, hairdresser's shop, and entertaining activities. The technology lobby lounge, The Link@Sheraton, will keep you close from home. Featuring modern workstations, WiFi and comfortable setting to enjoy a cup of coffee or read the newspaper.


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Drylands are perceived as areas with low economic potential with their population being marginalized. This contrasts the traditional wealth and power of communities in these areas. Regional policy makers need to recognize the value of activities performed in drylands.
Livelihoods in drylands depend highly on the ecosystem and its biodiversity. Much of the commercial transactions take place inside the communities and not though external markets. Many products are consumed domestically, so that their true economic value is not captured.
Moreover, pastoralism provides valuable ecosystem services whose economic value, while not captured in the current national accountability systems, has the capacity to sustain the livelihoods of non-pastoralists also living in their drylands, as well as the potential to generate income in the future.
Many of the alternatives offered for dryland development just take into account the short-term economic profit, but not the sustainability of these activities in the long term. The short-term approaches do not only lead to the disruption of ecosystem processes and to environmental degradation, but also to the degradation of the livelihoods that depend on the conservation of biodiversity and to the loss of opportunities for economic development.
When developing action strategies in drylands, policymakers should understand that simple solutions are not likely to be the best answer to complex questions such as the ones faced in development
This study offers guidelines for development options in situations that range from highly populated, close to market humid areas, to the usually most neglected areas that have a low population density, are far from markets and have an arid climate.


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Inside this issue:
By Rosalie Sanderson, 2001-2002 ALL-SIS Chair
Special Projects
New York Law School
50 Worth St.
New York, N.Y.
Greetings and farewell!
This year sped by. At this time I'd like to thank all of you who have
worked hard on Task Forces, committees and programs. I would especially
like to thank Mike Bernstein and all members of this year's Strategic
Planning Committee for completing a draft strategic plan to guide our
future. I hope you will read it and pass your comments to Mark.
In my column last month, I raised the issue of relevance in response
to an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education about the drop in student
use of libraries. Thanks to those who shared your ideas about ways that
you are making your own libraries relevant to today's law students and
faculty. I've summarized your responses in an article for this newsletter.
We have some interesting ALL-SIS sponsored programs and events at the
annual meeting which I hope you will make an effort to participate in.
Many of you have worked hard to develop programs, activities and opportunities
for sharing our issues, successes and problems. It has been a pleasure
to work with you during this year, and I am excited about sharing your
accomplishments with our membership at our meeting in Orlando. Watch for
an Annual Meeting Grid on our website. Congratulations to the new ALL-SIS
officers who will have been elected by the time you read this issue, and
welcome to Merle Slyhoff who will begin her term as chair at the annual
meeting. See you soon!
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Updated: Right-to-work legislation put down hardBy GARRY RAYNO
State House Bureau
February 13. 2013 11:44AM
Friday, 4:30 p.m. (Flying Monkey),
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. (Lebanon Opera House)
It's here! Turkey. Giving thanks. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But first you may want to make plans to take your family and other visitors to an event over this holiday...
Saturday, 5 p.m.
All Weekend
Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday, 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,
Sunday, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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American Capital To Present At Investor Conferences In September
Sep 07, 2012, 11:00 ET from American Capital, Ltd.
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) ("American Capital") announced today that Malon Wilkus, Chairman and CEO, is scheduled to make presentations at the following investor conferences in New York City in September:
- JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference on September 13, 2012 at 11:30 am ET.
- Imperial Capital Global Opportunities Conference on September 20, 2012 at 2:00 pm ET.
Both American Capital presentations will be webcast live and archived on the American Capital website in the Investor Relations section at http://ir.americancapital.com.
For further information or questions, please contact our Investor Relations Department at (301) 951-5917 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
ABOUT AMERICAN CAPITAL American Capital is a publicly traded private equity firm and global asset manager. American Capital, both directly and through its asset management business, originates, underwrites and manages investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, real estate and structured products. American Capital manages $17 billion of assets, including assets on its balance sheet and fee earning assets under management by affiliated managers, with $100 billion of total assets under management (including levered assets). From its seven offices in the U.S. and Europe, American Capital and its affiliate, European Capital, will consider investment opportunities from $10 million to $500 million. For further information, please refer to www.AmericanCapital.com.
Contact: Investor Relations - (301) 951-5917
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Sharks In Sports
As I mentioned in A.M. Clicks, Sharknado 2: The Second One airs tonight on SyFy with parts of the movie taking place at New York's CitiField. In honor of this important cultural event, the SI photo editors put together this gallery looking at Sharks In Sports.
The Next Shawn Bradley
Robert Bobroczky, a 7-foot-4, 13-year-old basketball prospect, is tearing up Romania right now.
Embarrassing Lawsuit of the Day
New Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Thomas is being sued by a San Diego woman for allegedly giving her herpes. His alleged excuse is priceless.
Lovely Lady Round-Up
According to her Twitter profile, Chelsie Aryn is a "country girl who loves motorcycles, bad boys with tattoos, MMA & the NY Jets!" I am 0-for-5 on her wish list, but still think she deserves some recognition (click here for full-size version) ... Check out Samantha Hoopes' latest photos from Bello ... Maryna Linchuk has a new lingerie photo shoot our for Chantelle ... My friends at Coed pose an interesting question about Kimberly Garner.
Calling Out Iowa
In an attempt to increase student attendance at its football games, the University of Iowa will randomly select five students who buy season tickets and give them free tuition, valued at $8,000. Other prizes include grocery gift cards, free textbooks and other supplies. Frankly, I don't know why everyone at Iowa isn't attending these games. The team isn't that bad, plus the school sets up a special tailgate for students before each game and there's the cornhole. This doesn't sound like fun? What else is going on that takes priority over this game? What am I missing?
Chad Johnson on Parenting
"I need more kids with women willing to give me custody once the children are 4 years old."
This is One Dedicated Cubs Fan
Here's some team spirit at tonight's game, courtesy of #Cubs fan Kevin Jackson. pic.twitter.com/5RWDfsj5pT
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 30, 2014
Odds & Ends
This should make PETA happy ... The Twins signed an undrafted 240-pound pitcher who throws a 100 mph fastball ... Good read on minor league baseball and sex on the road ... Vin Scully once played baseball against George Bush (the older one) ... Magic Johnson's prepaid credit card business is in shambles ... Brooklyn Decker landed a role on the new Netflix comedy Grace & Frankie ... A profile of prank-call master Captain Janks ... Photo: the iPads of the Georgia football team ... The nation's top 10 drive-in movie theaters ... A mashup of all the times Samuel L. Jackson has said "mother f----" in film.
Chest Bump Fail
This is what happens when a 340-pound defensive lineman and 170-pound running back combine for a chest bump, as demonstrated by Ohio State's Chris Carter and Devonte Butler.
Brad Marchand Hates Tomas Plekanec
The Bruins pest was asked which fellow players he dislikes; he did not hold back with his answer. (H/T The Score)
Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1975
Arnold Schwarzenegger turns 67 today. Here he is competing at the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest.


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mmmm, pumpkin donuts
Had to share, just made these donuts http://kirbiecravings.com/2012/10/pu...ughnuts-2.html I upped the pie spice to 2 teas and did not coat in the cinnamon and suger. Instead I glazed with 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teas cinnamon and 1/4 teas nutmeg. These things are seriously good! The glaze would be good on a plain cake donut too. Really, really good.
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Pumpkin is my favorite! Yum!
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Made them tonight, SOOO good! Of course I had to first convert the recipe to be gluten free, and still so good. (and I eat gluten so for a gluten free baked good to taste good to me is awesome). These are the first donut dh has gotten to eat in a year since his diagnosis of celiacs. Thank you for posting this, you made his night.
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So, my neighbor and his family went to see Paul McCartney Friday night at Nats stadium. They may be the biggest Paul fans ever and it paid off. Tom and 9 friends and family had seats in the nosebleed section. One of Paul's people caught their Beatle-mania and invited them to sit in the 2nd row center. All of this courtesy of Sir Paul himself. He was close enough to get great shots like the one you see here.
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Vandals have caused hundreds of pounds of damage at a park and nature reserve on an important historical site.
The yobs struck in two areas at Grange Park, off Glenview Drive, Preston and in Grange Valley, a nature reserve next to the park.
In the first incident between February 17 and 20, they pulled up bricks from the ruins of the old Ribbleton Hall which are in the park, then used them to smash ornamental tiling in what would have been the former conservatory of the hall.
Then on Tuesday night, several small fires were set nearby off a footpath leading to the Grange Valley nature reserve.
Park rangers said the arsonists struck again over night on Wednesday, leaving a larger area scorched.
Today PCSO Iain Martin, of Fulwood Police, said: "This is the first incident of vandalism we have had in a while at the park. There is a lot of work going on to tackle anti social behaviour in Moor Nook and Grange.
"Vandalism in our parks will not be tolerated and we would urge anyone with information about who is responsible to come forward. We know someone will have an idea who is behind this."
The valley was the scene of a decisive battle of the English Civil War on August 17,1648, when Preston was a Royalist stronghold.
A force loyal to the imprisoned Charles I, and led by Sir Marmaduke Langdale, met with Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army on what is now Ribbleton Avenue.
After a long and muddy skirmish the Parliamentarians won the day. The defeat of the Royalists eventually led to the execution of the King.
The nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife including chaffinches, dunnocks, wrens, whitethroats, sparrowhawks and kestrels, and small mammals such as field mice, bank voles, hedgehogs and shrews.
The meadow flowers also attract many varieties of butterfly.
Anyone with information can call 01772 203203 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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Due to Google discontinuing their translation API, this application will stop working on December 1, 2011. (sorry, out of my control )
(Also, I still don't know why Translator B. Working at all, given the Google API issue. Perhaps Mouser can chime in.)
i don't use google API, i fetch a normal web page query and parse the results.
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Fire calls dispatched during the past week from the Rockdale Police Department included the following:
• 7:26 p.m. Nov. 20, Rockdale VFD dispatched to 700 block of Cedar for smell of gas, unable to locate.
• 11:15 a.m. Nov. 19, Gause VFD responded to Coats Grocery, report of vehicle hitting building.
Area VFDs also responded to four vehicle accidents during the week. Rockdale VFD was called to a one-vehicle rollover at 2:42 p.m. Friday at US 79 and FM 1786 (Alcoa turnoff) west of Rockdale. See page 1A.


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South End man charged with trying to steal $2.2m from One Fund Boston by filing for benefits for aunt who died 10 years ago
A South End man was arrested today on charges he tried to defraud the One Fund Boston charity out of $2.195 million by claiming his aunt was injured during the Boston Marathon terror bombing, when she had been dead for a decade, Attorney General Martha Coakley's office said today.
Branden Mattier was arrested by an undercover Massachusetts State Police trooper at his home today when the 22-year-old accepted a simulated check that was, on paper at least, worth millions of dollars, Coakley said in a statement.
Mattier is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Wednesday, according to Coakley's office. Mattier is charged with attempted larceny over $250 and identity theft, according to Coakley's office.
"Because every dollar was allocated to victims, he sought to take these funds away from real victims of the Marathon attack and from the thousands of people who had so generously given to help those who truly need it,'' Coakley said of Mattier in a statement. "We commend the One Fund for uncovering this and for referring it to our office for further investigation.''
According to prosecutors, managers at the One Fund Boston became suspicious about Mattier's claim and asked the attorney general's office to investigate.
Camille Biros, deputy administrator of One Fund, said today that Mattier's application stood out from the hundreds of others submitted to the charity created to help the victims of the Marathon bombings.
"It just seemed a little unusual,'' she said today.
The paperwork Mattier submitted to support his claim was so distinctly different from other claims, administrators promptly forwarded the claim to investigators, Biros said.
Mattier attended a town meeting held at the Boston Public Library on May 7 and asked fund managers if his aunt would qualify for aid if she underwent amputations in the future, prosecutors said.
In June, Mattier allegedly sent the One Fund Boston a letter written by the chief of trauma services at Boston Medical Center confirming that Mattier's aunt had undergone a double amputation.
The letter from the BMC was a forgery, prosecutors said. Mattier's aunt, identified by prosecutors as Oneiva Bradley, was never treated at Boston Medical after the terror bombings that killed three and wounded more than 200, prosecutors said.
In fact, prosecutors said, Bradley died more than 10 years ago.


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Oregon credit unions over the Presidents Day weekend cleared a key hurdle in the clash with banks over investment of public funds following passage of a key bill by the Oregon House, 44-13.
Though credit unions lost a battle over student loans in the House, they may have another chance to prevail in the Senate.
The economic crisis and bank departures from rural areas were giving credit unions in eight states new hope last week their legislative proposals for deposit of public funds might stand an improved chance of passing this year.
Despite banker opposition, Washington State credit unions are encouraged legislation allowing deposits of public funds in CUs could be enacted this session following support from a key lawmaker, the Washington Credit Union League said Thursday.


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Brewin Dolphin's pre-close trading statement again indicates discretionary funds growing well ahead of the benchmark (10.9% beat). Critically in the latest quarter there has been a net organic inflow of funds (gross inflow £0.3bn, gross outflows £0.25bn). Market movements knocked c £1.7bn off funds in the quarter but this was not unexpected. Critically discretionary funds have proved much more robust than advisory. Investors are paying an undemanding sub 10x September 2012 earnings for double-digit earnings growth with a near 5%, twice-covered yield.
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About Valis
"The law is an ass."
There was a suggestion made by the UK gov. not long ago to put CCTV cameras inside council houses with microphones and speakers so that officials could "educate" parents on raising their kids. This is not a joke.
If only you people could see yourselves as the rest of the world sees you.
You've got this completely arse-backwards. The US started attacking Islamic countries for no valid reason (using 9/11 as an excuse), indiscriminately slaughtering men, women and children in their millions. The "Islamists" are merely following the example of the savage, murderous USA.
Typical of the US, they can only kill people at a distance :(
There is *nothing* inappropriate about two men kissing!
Fuck the USA!
You are six times more likely to be killed by a police officer in the US than by a terrorist. So why are they not sending in SEAL teams to assasinate police officers in the US? Why are they not bombing their children's schools? Why are they not sending in drones to blow up their weddings? Bunch of hypocrites!
Bin Laden won.
Hear hear! Well said :)
Why is that sad? Surely it's a good thing? This means the scumbag Americans can't hold the rest of the world to ransom anymore.
Iran may threaten violence, but the US commits it. Who is more evil?
Thank you, thank you and thank you, for calling out the hypocrisy of the Americans.
You find crimes against humanity humourous? What an odd person you are.
You're either using the wrong distro or aren't very clued up on Linux. I haven't used any Microsoft product in over five years, everything I need (including games) runs on Linux. It just works!
"this actually is legally consistent with an emerging government philosophy that, 'What's mine is mine, and what's yours is mine, too.'"
There you have the defining criterion of a fascist state.
Heil Amerika!
You DO realise that YOU (Americans) ARE the foreigners to over 96 % of the planet? Right?
Hear hear! It's like Americans somehow think the whole world is America. Here's a newsflash for you, over 96% of the world is NOT American. Just because the bully US constantly threatens other countries to force them to toe the line doesn't make them American!
*be available, damn.
Personally, I think it looks gorgeous! Can't wait for it to available in my country :)


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Increasing the efficiency of our buildings: The Theodore Roosevelt Building is undergoing a major renovation and modernization as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Midway through the project, we are already seeing energy and water savings from improvements and upgrades to window insulation; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; lighting; and water fixtures.
Reducing petroleum: We have instituted new vehicle guidelines and continue to improve the efficiency of our nationwide fleet. In FY 2012, we reduced petroleum consumption more than 41,000 gallons by downsizing to fuel- efficient compact and subcompact models, including 22 hybrids and 55 E- 85 (ethanol) flex fuel vehicles.
Using renewable energy: In FY 2012, OPM obtained 6.1% of electricity from renewable sources, including 74,553 kilowatt hours of power generated from solar panels installed on the roof of the Theodore Roosevelt Building.


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Listing installed RPMs by vendor
By Jon Jensen · Saturday, August 9, 2008
The other day I wanted to see a list of all RPMs that came from a source other than Red Hat, which were installed on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 server. This is straightforward with the rpm --queryformat (short form --qf) option:
rpm -qa --qf '%{NAME} %{VENDOR}\n' | grep -v 'Red Hat, Inc\.' | sort
That instructs rpm to output each package's name and vendor, then we exclude those from "Red Hat, Inc." (which is the exact string Red Hat conveniently uses in the "vendor" field of all RPMs they pacakge).
By default, rpm -qa uses the format '%{NAME}-%{VERSION}-%{RELEASE}', and it's nice to see version and release, and on 64-bit systems, it's also nice to see the architecture since both 32- and 64-bit packages are often installed. Here's how I did that:
rpm -qa --qf '%{NAME}-%{VERSION}-%{RELEASE}.%{ARCH} %{VENDOR}\n' | grep -v 'Red Hat, Inc\.' | sort
With that I'll see output such as:
fping-2.4-1.b2.2.el5.rf.x86_64 Dag Apt Repository, http://dag.wieers.com/apt/
git-188.8.131.52-1.x86_64 End Point Corporation
iftop-0.17-1.el5.x86_64 (none)
There we see the fping package from the excellent DAG RPM repository, along with a few others.
To see a list of all symbols that can be used:
rpm --querytags


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If you go over to wiremod.com they have a number of good tutorials which, if you watch enough, you'll eventually pick it up with some trial and error. Released copies of code for various contraptions are also useful, as you can see how various people come up with solutions to complex problems. For a quick reference guide that even experienced players use, look here: http://wiki.wiremod.com/wiki/Expression_2
Thank you very much RedReaper, much appreciation here.
Thanks again!
Also thank you Sestze for giving out the e2!
thanks redreaper. you're the best.
Quick question to anyone out there that would know: As far as proper suspension setups, has anyone developed a proper physical anti-roll system? Sway bars? Anything of that sort?
I only ask because I think I may have come up with a viable solution and I wanted to make sure it hasn't been done yet so I don't make more of an ass out of myself than I already have.
Back on my bus and firetruck thing, I used some simpleass E2 magic and a gyroscope to do antiroll. The suspension would constantly increase the length of the hydraulics if the car wasn't level. Uh sort of hard to explain but the suspension would increase / decrease the hydlength in order to level chassis.
yeah, i did that a bit on my blue and white truck, but it didn't always work quite right, and it would run away if I got stuck somewhere and it couldn't level me
guys is there water physics in garry's mod? so if I make a riot/swat car, it will shoot out water. can that be made?
I'm scary when I'm not fully lucid
IMAGINATION to make riot/swat car.
i think.. i call it "Musteng KlobbR"
P.S. :( AdvDupe2 wont apply debug/white material.. :/
hey how did you do it? the gta like action cam? and, also. good looking car right there
lol, i havent seen the video yet so I thought it was the real action cam.... lol
also, nice video quality. you didnt record using camstudio screen recorder. right?
that "musteng"
i would be banned for the things i wish to convey sorry :(
Axis/slider a flat plate and then attaching elastics so as to drag the wheels to level with stretchy elastics (good for wishbones)
Using rigid rope trailing or leading arms and putting elastics or rope between the wheels (simple but effective)
The live axle roll bar I posted a vid of
Using hydraulic suspension and making it so the hydraulics try to equalize the length between each other
Any number of magicky E2 variations
two rigid ropes and a solid axis or ball socket between them and then adv bsing the wheels to the body so that the wheels are forced to remain level wtiht he vehicle body (I do this alot now because wheel2 stuff with a high COG likes to roll like fuck)
Sprung walking beams with an axis between them and ballsockets like above, so that the bogies can pivot forward and back, oscillate up and down, but can't twist. Actually made a few cars using this and one with an equalizing bar like a bulldozer's undercarriage. Shittons of suspension travel. Been using this system with track bogies for halftracks on and off for awhile, works great.
There's prolly some I'm forgetting which I've tried.
Wait, you only have rear suspension on that "Mustang?" A V14 is quite the over kill and I almost don't believe it. Anywho, interesting design.
Here's the original thread it came from: http://facepunch.com/threads/1057850
hello sestze. your link in garrysmod.org is deleted? why? I dont think it violated some terms and whatnot.
by the way, gamer paddy. thanks for the creative illustration. it reallly helped me. I think I will finish this airplane of mine, but when I smart welded a already welded thing, it spazzed out -_- goddamnit Im such a dumbass
Fuck smartwelding
Every Static part of your vehicle (chassis, and accessoires) can be parented to a "Main-Plate"
P.S. 6 Seconds after the Video ends, my car flip over and server crashed -.-
My new project going on. I call it the "Rentage". It is gonna use my new "Opposed V8".
It is about 200~ props by now, which is good for me. I think I got some nice curves over there.
vroom vroom 81mph with twin 1.5l
trying to build a ford mustang. it paid off that I used 5 hours on the front because it looks relatively clean for ~100 props.
Note that the hydraulic control was made by Frankess :3
treads are holo. They don't flip out anymore [SUB]cuz unrezt is helpful like that.[/SUB] A lot of armor & ammo, four passengers, top speed...no. So deliciously interwar.
ACF Reload Time Finder
No timers, no fuckery, no guesswork. Wack in the variables and it computes reload time and also gives you half and quarter variables for sequential fire e2's.
Also, M813 Assault gun.Code:@name Reload Time Finder @inputs @outputs ReloadTime HalfReload QuarterReload @persist RoundVolume FrAera @trigger #INSTRUCTIONS #For RoFmod, go to the URL below #http://acf.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/lua/ACF/Shared/ACFGunList.lua #You will also find magazine reload times(in seconds) and magazine sizes there #Edit the Variables below RoundLength = 55 Caliber = 50 RoFmod = 0.8 #Leave stuff below alone #-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-# interval(100) HalfReload = ReloadTime / 2 QuarterReload = ReloadTime / 4 PGRoFmod = 1 ReloadTime = ((RoundVolume/500)^0.60)*RoFmod*PGRoFmod + 0.01 RoundVolume = FrAera * (RoundLength*7.9/1000) FrAera= 3.1416 * (Caliber/2)^2 if(first()){hint("Reload Time Finder by Iwancoppa",5) hint("Instructions are in the Expression",5) timer("init",1000)} if(clk("init")){stoptimer("init"), hint("Reload time: " + ReloadTime:toString(),10) hint("Half Reload time: " + HalfReload:toString(),10) hint("Quarter Reload time: " + QuarterReload:toString(),10) }
105mm Howitzer
Co-axial .50cal
Small and Hard to hit
Coop'd with Phoenixcruzer
also, This is a pic of the old version, Pod is not in gun anymore.
I said it was Small. This is a person next to it.
Aaannndd Halftrack
I saw that cute td earlier.
I progressed.The rear is getting a better shape :
About 260 props by now.
Looking pretty nice. You think we could have a shot from the front again though?
Also I progressed a bit on my Mustang. It's a bit prop messy at the moment because I just want to get an overview of it at the moment.
It's like a billion props mashed together. God I need to fix the front.
looking good, mate. it reminds me of sabre or clover car in gta:sa :D
Because two ton tankettes are awesome, I made M637 Tetra.
14.5mm Machinegun
1.6l Diesel
4-20mm armor
Front stops 12.7mm and 14.5mm tracer
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By Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent
Published February 10, 2008
GULFPORT - Lakewood built a huge lead and then survived a furious run by Gibbs for a 46-44 victory and its fifth straight Class 5A, District 11 title.
After Gibbs guard Skyler Ford hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 41, Lakewood guard Reginald Reed hit 2 of 4 free throws to seal it.
Gibbs had a few chances to tie it, but Lakewood's defense prevented clear looks at the basket.
"It wasn't pretty, but we'll take it, considering we lost the (Pinellas County Athletic Conference championship) and we needed a trophy," said Mike Morrison, who had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Morrison was key in helping the Spartans build a substantial lead early, and they took a 27-15 lead at halftime.
The Spartans (22-3) padded the lead in the third quarter when Morrison made a layup and James Pope had a putback to make it 35-21.
But a timeout by Gibbs coach Larry Murphy and then a 3-pointer by Xavier Frazier led the Gladiators to a 14-4 run that stretched into the fourth quarter.
Frazier, who scored a game-high 18, hit two free throws with a little more three minutes left to tie the score at 39, and it appeared the momentum had swung in favor of Gibbs (18-8).
"It wasn't what we wanted to have happen, but we weren't about to let them take the game away from us," Morrison said.
Although the Spartans didn't hit a field goal in the last three minutes, they went 7-of-11 from the line.
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Senator McCain Ignoring Pleas from Veterans, Says PAL Exposed
Military Veteran, Minority-Owned Businesses Forced to Close Down
Apr 08, 2013, 08:30 ET
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For well over a year, American owned businesses have been asking members of Congress to look into the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, and the long term negative impacts it is having on local communities across the United States. Senator John McCain, and his staff, has been approached by a handful of Veteran business owners in Arizona on several different occasions about PAL, and neither he, nor his office, has responded to these requests for assistance.
Steve Howard, one of the co-founders of palexposed.com and a Veteran business owner impacted by PAL, does not understand why this federal contract is not receiving the scrutiny it deserves from our political leaders. The PAL contract was a sole source, no-bid, contract that gives a 50 year lease of government property to a foreign corporation. "There have been many attempts, and even a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, to obtain a copy of the PAL contract between the U.S. Army and Actus Lend Lease, the Australian based corporation that is implementing the PAL contract" says Howard. He added that "they are flat out refusing to let us see a copy of the original contract signed between the Army and Lend Lease, and it makes me feel like something is being hidden."
Before the PAL contract was given to Lend Lease, the Army made it clear that the PAL program "provides no guarantees to the private investors with regard to the loan or occupancy." A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report to Congress in July 2010 stated that "after lodging is privatized, it will no longer be considered government lodging…As a result, if no other government lodging is available on the installation, travelers can choose to stay either in the privatized lodging on-base…or in a commercial hotel in the community." (GAO 10-771) Due to receiving a "below investment grade" rating for the bonds Lend Lease issued to raise capital for this project, an "In-License" agreement was created to guarantee occupancy in the privatized hotel. The choice was taken away from the Soldiers, and a de facto monopoly for Army Lodging was created.
Howard notes that "we need our political leaders to step in, because many people have lost, or are losing their businesses." He goes on to state that "there are 21 army bases that have privatized thus far, and I am sure when the remaining 21 bases privatize, the lodging providers in these communities will become another group of victims from this lodging monopoly that is spitting in the face of free enterprise." Many of the lodging providers in the local communities charge less than the now privatized hotel on these army bases. Ironically, it would cost the government less in most cases if the Soldiers chose to stay off-base given the opportunity.
Senator McCain is the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Palexposed.com sent him, along with other members of the committee, a letter back in August, 2012, regarding the devastating consequences of PAL. Senator McCain has been approached directly at town hall meetings on several occasions about this issue in addition to the aforementioned letter. "This is happening in his state at the Fort Huachuca army base" adds Howard. "It is shocking that he is allowing small businesses, including Veteran and minority owned, to go out of business while foreign corporations profit immensely."
For more information visit http://palexposed.com, Email Steve Howard or call (571) 212-7384.
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This auction is for a vintage solid creme perfume compact pendant by Max Factor. It is in the shape of an articulated fish. Goldtone with blue rhinestone eyes. I am unsure of the fragrance but it is unused. The compact measures 3" long by 1 1/8" wide. The original chain measures 30" long from end to end. Excellent condition with minor wear. Fresh out of an estate of a collector of old perfume bottles and a great piece to add to your collection.
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As we grow older, our bones and our muscles grow weaker. It is a simple, biological fact of life. Consequently, this weakening of bone and muscle makes us more susceptible to falls as we age. The risk of falling increases further with the onset of chronic conditions such as osteoporosis (diminished bone mass), which effects an estimated 25 million Americans and sarcopenia (diminished muscle mass and muscle strength), which afflicts approximately 30 percent of elderly Americans.
"According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, one out of three adults in the United States, age 65 and older falls each year," said Marco Brotto, B.S.N., Ph.D., Professor and Director of the Muscle Biology Group (MUBIG) at the UMKC Schools of Nursing and Medicine. "And among those age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury death and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma."
In the Kansas City Metropolitan area, the social and economic impact of falls mirrors that found nationally. To address the problem, Missouri's Clay and Platte Counties have forged a Fall Coalition Prevention using the evidence-based program "Stay Strong, Stay Healthy," developed by the University of Missouri Extension, as well as a number of other resources to promote awareness of this serious problem. The program provides strengthening classes for the elderly to help them decrease their risk of falls.
Brotto and his team, who have been researching various aspects of muscle damage and repair for years, recently partnered with Dr. Patricia Kelly, School of Nursing Professor and a community researcher, and the UM Extension and public health officials from Clay and Platte counties to use the "Stay Strong, Stay Healthy" program to create benchmarks and collect data on the effectiveness of the program. Over the past few months, Brotto and his colleagues have visited numerous nursing homes and senior centers in the two counties, offering muscle health education, recording muscle health and strength data and demonstrating simple muscle-strengthening exercises to elderly participants in the program.
"Our initial goal in meeting with these groups of senior citizens is to offer some basic information about muscle health and the risk of falling and establish some baseline measurements with regard to their current muscle strength and general health," Brotto said. "Then we demonstrate for them a series of simple exercises and ask them to commit to a 10-week regimen of performing the exercises daily."
This program is carried out by UMKC's program partners and collaborators at the MU Extension and Clay County Senior Services. After the 10-week training period, the researchers will go back and reassess all participants.
"The combination of general health assessment, upper body muscle strength, and genes and proteins that are markers of muscle health and disease should provide us with insights into the effectiveness of the different exercise regimens being used by MU Extension and Clay County," Brotto said. "We are also very excited because the pre- and post-exercise data might lead us into new ideas to promote muscle and bone health, prevent falls and improve the lives of millions of Missourians and Americans."
Dr. Brotto's colleagues in designing and implementing the program are UMKC researchers Eduardo Abreu, Leticia Brotto, Patricia Kelly and Keyna Chertoff; Clay County Senior Services Executive Director Tina Uridge; Elizabeth Jackson, Adult and Older Adult Program Manager, Clay County Public Health Center; and Glenda Kinder, Nutrition & Health Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension.


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- Bryson WoodPresident, Midland School District
Tell Homophobic School Board Member Clint McCance to Resign
You won't believe this. Clint McCance is an elected school board member for the Midland School District in Arkansas. By definition, he is charged with the education of children in his community. On the heels of a number of suicides by teens across this country, some due to anti-gay bullying, Mr. McCance took to Facebook to share with people exactly what he thought about National Spirit Day on October 20.
Here's what a school board official, guiding the education of our children wrote: "Seriously they want me to wear purple because five queers committed suicide. The only way im wearin [sic] it for them is if they all commit suicide. I cant believe the people of this world have gotten this stupid. We are honoring the fact that they sinned and killed therselves because of their sin. REALLY PEOPLE."
McCance's anti-gay rant didn't stop there.
In response to a post critical of his vitriolic messages, Clint McCance responded: "No because being a fag doesnt give you the right to ruin the rest of our lives. If you get easily offended by being called a fag then dont tell anyone you are a fag. Keep that shit to yourself. I dont care how people decide to live their lives. They dont bother me if they keep it to thereselves. It pisses me off though that we make a special purple fag day for them. I like that fags cant procreate. I also enjoy the fact that they often give each other aids and die. If you arent against it, you might as well be for it."
These words come from a man who sits on a school board - someone who is supposed to serve as a trusted role model for all youth in his community.
Clint McCance's despicable words are unacceptable. Education officials in Arkansas have roundly condemned McCance's remarks, but that's not enough. Clint McCance must resign. Add your name to this call to action now.
- President, Midland School District
Bryson Wood
I am writing about the recent hateful anti-gay tirade by Midland School District Board Member Clint McCance on Facebook. No students should be subject to the kind of hate that came from Mr. McCance.
The record of McCance's conduct is clear. In response to national Spirit Day last Wednesday, an individual that guides the education of children took to Facebook and wrote: "Seriously they want me to wear purple because five queers committed suicide. The only way im wearin it for them is if they all commit suicide." As you know, his tirade did not end there. Screen captures of his Facebook postings can be found here.
Mr. McCance's behavior is directly at odds with Title IX requirements for schools to protect all students from harassment, including harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. McCance's comments also violate the Midland's School District's nondiscrimination policy. While I applaud your condemnation of McCance's bigoted comments, it simply doesn't go far enough. I urge you to join me and the thousands of other rational voices calling on Clint McCance to immediately resign.
Students in the Midland School District, across Arkansas and America were put in harm's way by Mr. McCance's insidious remarks. There can be little doubt that these are exactly the kind of statements that will lead some kids to bully and others to continue a destructive pattern of self-loathing behavior. When an authority figure of Mr. McCance's standing repudiates gay people, it sends a very powerful message that violence and/or discrimination against LGBT people is acceptable. It also emotionally devastates those who are LGBT or may be struggling with their sexual orientation or gender identity. This unacceptable and dangerous behavior cannot be tolerated – Clint McCance must resign now.
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February 27, 2012
The Huffington Post reported that Virginia Del. David Albo, R-42, described the failed seduction of his wife to the House of Delegates this past Friday. The delegate and his wife apparently were drinking wine and flipping through channels on the television when Del. David Englin, D-45, appeared on The Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC to discuss Virginia's bills that would restrict abortion further. After the show, Albo said his wife left the room coldly, saying she had to go to bed.


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Venter, who led the Lobos to the College Cup semifinals in the City of Brotherly Love last season, has been invited to Major League Soccer's 2014 SuperDraft being conducted today at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
The 2014 draft begins at 10 a.m. and will be televised by ESPNews.
The 6-foot-3 centerback made an impression at the MLS Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., earlier this month, raising his draft status.
According to mlssoccer.com: "Venter has looked like the most pro-ready field player in the entire Combine, dominating both in the air and on the ground, marshalling his backline and looking much healthier than last month at the College Cup when an ankle knock slowed him down badly."
Former ESPN and Fox Sports analyst Ives Galarcep, at soccerbyives.net, predicts Venter, a native of Aurora, Colo., will go to Colorado with the 11th pick. Topdrawersoccer.com has Toronto FC taking him at No. 15, while Bleacherreport.com has him going 16th to Houston.
Former Lobos Michael Calderon and Michael Kafari also attended the MLS Combine and could hear their names called.
The first two rounds of the four-round draft will be today. The other two rounds will take place on a conference call Tuesday. The MLS has 19 teams.
The Lobos have made an impact on the draft in recent years. Last year, Blake Smith was taken eighth overall by Montreal, while Devon Sandoval was selected 29th by Real Salt Lake. In 2012, Michael Green and Lance Rozeboom were drafted. Justin Davis and Euan Holden were taken in 2010 and Mike Graczyk in 2008.


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Customs Bonded Warehouses Regulations (SOR/96-46)
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Regulations are current to 2017-11-06 and last amended on 2015-03-27. Previous Versions
Customs Bonded Warehouses Regulations
Registration 1996-01-01
Regulations Respecting Customs Bonded Warehouses
His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of National Revenue, pursuant to subsection 81(4)Footnote *, paragraphs 95(1)(f)Footnote **, (q)Footnote ** and (r)Footnote ** and subsection 95(3)Footnote *** of the Customs TariffFootnote ****, is pleased hereby to make the annexed Regulations respecting customs bonded warehouses, effective on the day on which section 55 of An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts, being chapter 41 of the Statutes of Canada, 1995, comes into force.
Return to footnote *S.C. 1995, c. 41, s. 47
Return to footnote **S.C. 1995, c. 41, s. 55(1)
Return to footnote ***S.C. 1995, c. 41, s. 55(2)
Return to footnote ****R.S., c. 41 (3rd Supp.)
Short Title
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Customs Bonded Warehouses Regulations.
2 In these Regulations,
- applicant
applicant means a person who applies for a licence; (demandeur)
- beer
beer means beer or malt liquor as defined in section 4 of the Excise Act; (bière)
- bonded warehouse
bonded warehouse means a place that is licensed as a bonded warehouse by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness under subsection 91(1) of the Customs Tariff; (entrepôt de stockage)
- bulk
bulk has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Excise Act, 2001; (en vrac)
- chief officer of customs
chief officer of customs, with respect to a bonded warehouse or a proposed bonded warehouse, means the manager of the customs office or customs offices that serve the area in which the bonded warehouse is located or is proposed to be located; (agent en chef des douanes)
- cigar
cigar has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Excise Act, 2001; (cigare)
- Department
Department[Repealed, SOR/2003-241, s. 1]
- excise bonding warehouse
excise bonding warehouse[Repealed, SOR/2003-241, s. 1]
- intoxicating liquor
intoxicating liquor has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act; (boissons enivrantes)
- licence
licence means a licence to operate a place as a bonded warehouse; (agrément)
- licensee
licensee means a person who is the operator of a bonded warehouse and to whom a licence has been issued; (exploitant)
- manufactured tobacco
manufactured tobacco has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Excise Act, 2001; (tabac fabriqué)
- Minister
Minister[Repealed, SOR/2015-70, s. 1]
- packaged
packaged has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Excise Act, 2001; (emballé)
- preserving
preserving means the preserving of goods by the application of preservative, including lubricants, protective encapsulation and preservation paint, and, if the condition of the goods is not changed, by other means such as freezing, drying and freeze-drying. (préservation)
- stamped
stamped has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Excise Act, 2001; (estampillé)
- SOR/99-106, s. 1;
- SOR/2003-241, s. 1;
- SOR/2015-70, s. 1.
PART ILicensing of Bonded Warehouses
Issuance of Licence
3 (1) Subject to subsection (4), the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness may issue a licence to any person who
(a) makes an application in accordance with subsection (2); and
(b) provides such security as may be required under subsection 91(4) of the Customs Tariff and in accordance with section 4.
(c) [Repealed, SOR/2015-70, s. 2]
(2) Any person who wishes to apply for a licence in respect of a proposed bonded warehouse shall submit a completed application in the prescribed form, together with a detailed plan of the proposed bonded warehouse, to the chief officer of customs.
(3) The plan referred to in subsection (2) must indicate
(4) The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness shall not issue a licence to an applicant unless
(a) the applicant is of good character;
(b) the site of the proposed bonded warehouse is within an area served by a customs office;
(c) the applicant has sufficient financial resources
(d) the applicant will provide conditions suitable for the safekeeping of goods; and
(e) the Canada Border Services Agency is able to provide customs services with respect to the proposed bonded warehouse.
(5) The terms and conditions under which a licence may be issued include the extent to which and circumstances in which, in accordance with section 20, goods may be manipulated, unpacked, packed, altered or combined with other goods while in bonded warehouses.
- SOR/99-106, s. 2;
- SOR/2002-130, s. 1(F);
- SOR/2003-241, s. 2;
- SOR/2007-181, s. 3;
- SOR/2015-70, ss. 2, 6.
4 For the purposes of subsection 91(4) of the Customs Tariff, security shall be deposited with the chief officer of customs and shall be in the form of
(a) cash;
(b) a certified cheque;
(c) a transferable bond issued by the Government of Canada; or
(d) a bond issued by
(i) a company that is licensed or otherwise authorized under the laws of Canada or of a province to carry on the fidelity or surety class of insurance business and that is recommended to the Treasury Board by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions as a company whose bonds may be accepted by the Government of Canada,
(ii) a member of the Canadian Payments Association referred to in section 4 of the Canadian Payments Association Act,
(iii) a corporation that accepts deposits insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Régie de l'assurance-dépôts du Québec to the maximum amounts permitted by the statutes under which those institutions were established,
(iv) a credit union as defined in subsection 137(6) of the Income Tax Act, or
(v) a corporation that accepts deposits from the public, if repayment of the deposits is guaranteed by Her Majesty in right of a province.
- SOR/99-106, s. 2;
- SOR/2001-197, s. 9.
5 [Repealed, SOR/2015-70, s. 3]
Amendment of Licence
6 The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness may amend a licence only where the name of the licensee has been changed legally.
- SOR/2015-70, s. 6.
Cancellation or Suspension of Licences
7 The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness may cancel a licence where the licensee
(a) no longer owns or leases the place that is licensed as a bonded warehouse;
(b) makes a request in writing to that Minister that the licence be cancelled; or
(c) is bankrupt.
- SOR/2015-70, ss. 4(E), 6.
8 (1) Subject to section 9, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness may suspend or cancel a licence where the licensee
(a) is the subject of a receivership in respect of the licensee's debts;
(b) fails to comply with any Act of Parliament, or any regulation made pursuant to an Act of Parliament, that prohibits, controls or regulates the importation or exportation of goods;
(c) has, in the course of operating the bonded warehouse, acted dishonestly in business dealings with customs brokers, importers, carriers, Her Majesty or servants of Her Majesty;
(d) has not met any of the requirements set out in sections 11 and 12; or
(e) has been incompetent in the operation of the bonded warehouse.
(2) Subject to section 9, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness may cancel a licence where
(a) the volume of goods being received in the bonded warehouse is no longer sufficient to warrant the continued operation of the bonded warehouse;
(b) there is no longer a need for a bonded warehouse in the area in which the bonded warehouse is located;
(c) the Canada Border Services Agency is no longer able to provide customs services with respect to the bonded warehouse;
(d) the licensee manipulates, unpacks, packs, alters or combines the goods with other goods while in the bonded warehouse other than in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the licence; or
(e) the licensee contravenes section 20.
(3) Where a licence is suspended, an officer may lock and seal the bonded warehouse and keep it locked and sealed during the period of suspension.
- SOR/2002-130, s. 2;
- SOR/2003-241, s. 3;
- err.(E), Vol. 138, No. 6;
- SOR/2007-181, s. 3;
- SOR/2015-70, s. 6.
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The L.A. Times blog is reporting that the gun recovered from the man who committed suicide in the lobby of a Hollywood apartment building last week is the gun used in the shooting of Ronni Chasen.
The man, who has since been identified as Harold Martin Smith, shot himself when he was approached by police investigating Chasen's killing. Police were tipped by the TV program America's Most Wanted, according to the blog. Police identified him as a person of interest.
This is the latest a number of twists and turns in the case since the shooting on November 16.
Update: Beverly Hills Police Chief David Snowden confirms that the gun used by Harold Martin Smith to commit suicide is the gun used to shoot Ronni Chasen, the AP reports. In addition, it's believed that Smith acted alone in committing the crime and it was not a professional hit.
Update: Beverly Hills investigators believe that Ronni Chasen's killing was a robbery gone bad, CBS News reports. BHPD Chief Snowden suggests that Smith rode a bicycle while committing the crime. Police are also saying that Smith's earlier claim that he'd been paid $10,000 is untrue.
Friends and observers are doubtful of the police assessment. A former prosecutor, Robin Sax, raised a number of questions during an appearance on The Early Show today. Sax called it "a little bit strange" that the crime was committed on a bicycle given where the bullets struck Chasen and the distance between Hollywood and Beverly Hills (about seven miles).
The case remains open.


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Devil's Bathtub is one of the most rewarding hikes in Spearfish Canyon. About a 10-15 minute drive from the stoplight in Spearfish that marks the beginning of the canyon, the entire hike can be done and over with within an hour or can be stretched out to last the entire afternoon, depending on your hiking experience.
What are the directions to the tub? The bathtub is located in Spearfish Canyon so you eventually need to be on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. Heading from Spearfish you will be going south. The turn off is between Bridal Veil Falls and Savoy. More specifically, between Bridal Veil Falls and the curve you can park at to hike Eleventh Hour.
Throughout the hike you will have to cross the stream several times, most likely. Often times trees and rocks provide makeshift bridges that you can attempt to cross on. The trail exists on both sides of the stream but sometimes is an easier hike on the opposite side. This changes every year as the scenery changes, due to weather, animals, time, etc.
The beginning of the hike and the parking area are private property so be respectful of this. As always, pack out what you pack in.
The chances of getting your feet wet are pretty high and very young kids may not be adventurous enough to attempt this hike. The total length of the hike is just over 1 mile round trip. Bring food and water along if you plan to stay out for more than a couple of hours as the trip back to the car would be more than it's worth.
The best part of the hike? Permitting water levels are high enough, you can take a plunge into the Devil's Bathtub at the end of the hike to cool off.
So how to you get to Devil's Bathtub in Spearfish Canyon?
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Lyle signs with William Penn
On Wednesday, April 30, at Keota High School, Eagle senior Luke Lyle signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for William Penn University in Oskaloosa.
William Penn men's basketball head coach John Henry was in attendance to represent the Statesmen.
"We try to sign the best available area kids. We've had a great relationship with Keota for a long time. We felt like Luke fit in very well being from the area and being a versatile player," Henry commented.
Lyle says that the decision to attend William Penn was an easy decision.
"I took a visit there and I really liked the campus. They have a great program and a former player that went there said he really liked it," Lyle explained.
The Eagle boys' basketball team will surely feel Lyle's absence.
"It's great that Luke gets to play at the next level. He finished with a lot of records and had a great career here at Keota. It will be a huge void for us next year. We'll miss not only his play on the court but his leadership and the quality kid he is," Keota boys' basketball head coach Dan Stout said.
The Statesmen went 24 – 10, won their conference tournament and progressed to the NAIA Elite Eight last season.


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Two newspapers and an opposition lawmaker said South Korea's
National Intelligence Service spy agency briefed legislators on the move as the
rival Koreas bolstered military presence along their disputed sea border.
The communist regime sent a message about succession plans
to its diplomatic missions right after its May 25 nuclear test and demanded
diplomats pledge allegiance to Kim's 26-year-old third son, Jong Un, the
Hankook Ilbo reported, according to wire services.
The Dong-a Ilbo newspaper published a similar report, saying
the North is teaching its people a song lauding the son. It cited unnamed
"I was notified by the South Korean government of such
moves and the loyalty pledges," Park Jie-won, a member of the opposition
Democratic Party, said in a statement, according to Reuters.
Analysts believe that Kim Jong Il, whose power base stems
from military support, may be using the growing tension over his regime's
nuclear and missile tests to give him greater leverage to nominate his own
Who will eventually rule the North has been the focus of
intense media speculation since leader Kim, 67, reportedly suffered a stroke
last summer. That sparked regional concerns about instability and a possible
power struggle if he died without naming a successor. It has also raised alarms
in the region over how far the secretive ruler may be prepared to take his
latest military grandstanding.
Even by the opaque standards for North Korea, little is
known about the son, whose youth is a potential predicament in a society that
greatly exalts the importance of seniority.
Kim Jong Un, born either in 1983 or early 1984, studied at
the International School of Berne in Switzerland and intelligence sources have
said he appears to be the most capable of Kim's three known sons. While
studying in Switzerland like his brothers, he avoided Western influences,
returning home when not in school or eating with the North Korean ambassador,
the BBC reported.
Kim Jong Il's former sushi chef, a Japanese man writing
under the pseudonym Kenji Fujimoto, said in his memoir that the son looks and
acts just like his father and is the leader's favorite.
Leader Kim has three known sons by two women. The eldest
son, Jong Nam, 38, had long been considered the favorite to succeed his father
— until he was caught trying to enter Japan on a fake passport in 2001. He
reportedly told Japanese officials he wanted to visit Tokyo Disneyland.
Kim considers the middle son, Jong Chol, too effeminate for
the job, according to the sushi chef's 2003 memoir.
Kim Jong Un's mother, Ko Yong Hui, was thought to be the
leader's favorite wife, and she clearly doted on her son, reportedly calling
him the "Morning Star King." Fujimoto also claimed that Jong Un was
his father's favorite.
Fujimoto said Jong Un is the "spitting image" of
his father, but the young Kim has never been photographed by the Western media,
according to the BBC. The only known photograph is one taken when he was 11
which Fujimoto said he was given by the child before he left North Korea.
Kim Jong Un also apparently shares some of his father's
health problems, and is reported to have diabetes and heart disease due to a
lack of exercise.
Like his film-loving father, Jong Un is said to enjoy
popular culture, and is apparently a fan of NBA basketball.
Regarding any succession plans, some analysts have advised
regional powers to be cautious, since the dearth of verifiable information from
the shrouded military regime often leads to international speculation.
"We had rumors in September, October that it will be
Chang Song-taek, Kim Jong Il's brother-in-law, then briefly there were rumors
about his second son, then stories about his third son," Andrei Lankov of
the Australian National University told the BBC. "Every few months we have
a new wave of rumors."
Much speculation has focused that the man being lined up as
the real "power behind the throne" is Chang — the husband of Kim
Jong-il's sister and director of the administrative department of the North
Korean Workers Party.
Some analysts see him acting as a "regent" to Kim
Jong Un until he is ready to rule on his own.
"There is a significant link between North Korea's
recent military provocations and succession issues," said Lee Dong-bok, an
expert on the North's negotiating tactics.
North Korea, which has hundreds of mid-range missiles that
can hit all of South Korea and most of Japan, is readying at least three or
four missiles for firing, South Korea's Yonhap news agency quoted an opposition
lawmaker Park saying after a briefing with defense officials. The missiles
could include the Rodong and a new intermediate range missile that can fly more
than 800 miles, the report said.


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by William White | August 9, 2013 9:42 am
[1]President Barack Obama is scheduled to sign a bill[2] on Friday, that will save college students up to $1,500 of interest charges from this year's student loans.
Interest rates on new Stafford loans doubled to 6.8% from 3.4% on July 1. The rates increased due to Congress being unable to come to a compromise on how to keep rates at the previous 3.4%. The new bill would drop those rates down to 3.9% for undergraduates, 5.4% for graduates and 6.4% for parents. The new loan rates would only last through the 2015 academic year. The rates on these loans can rise, but they are capped at 8.25% for undergraduates, 9.5 % for graduates and 10.5% for parents, reports the Associated Press.
"Even with this important bill signed into law, much work remains to ensure college stays within reach for middle-class families and those striving to get into the middle class," Jay Carney, a White House spokesman, told the Associated Press.
The government is expected to make $184 billion[3] in profits from students loans over the next decade.
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Posted 14 April 2012 - 09:26 PM
I only replaced the sparrow helicopter to an AH-6 overwatch and a random mod where i replaced the original grenade to a huge one so how do i get all the txd and dff back because i reinstalled the game and it didnt work it installed it again with those mods on HELP!! i want my game original again oh and the game is gta san andreas
Posted 14 April 2012 - 10:33 PM
What Operating System do you have?
To Unhide Folders:
START > User > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Folder Options> Show Hidden files and Folders.
|QUOTE (girishb @ Posted Dec 15, 2008 15:42)
If you're on Vista, you'll need to do this:
1) Uninstall SA.
2) Delete the installation folder if it still exists. (e.g. C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).
3) Delete the Virtual Store copy of the installation folder too. The Appdata folder might be hidden. (e.g. C:\Users\???\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San Andreas).
4) Delete the gta_sa.set file from your user files folder.
5) Reboot.
6) Reinstall SA.
To Unhide Folders:
START > User > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Folder Options> Show Hidden files and Folders.
Posted 14 April 2012 - 11:23 PM
You need a clean install of the game to get you're original files back. What lil weasel said will work, but a little method I use is go to Run and type in 'regedit' and then look in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Rockstar Games and delete the folder that says 'GTA San Andreas', now reinstall the game.
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Time for slow Europe approach to shopping
Good in small doses, would be the perfect description for my thoughts on shopping. Now that may surprise you because rather than having a complete aversion to it, as most men do, I can actually put up with it in the right shop and under the right conditions. The right shop would tend to be one selling food and the right conditions would tend to be quickly.
Retailers will hardly worry about my thoughts on the matter because latest data shows they've got enough to worry about. The British Retail Consortium said sales on the high street fell 2.1% in May compared to the same period a year earlier and reflect 'tough conditions' in the sector.
It can't be easy out there for the supermarkets or, more importantly to the local economy, the small retailers which litter our own high streets.
But I have an idea, one which should attract more shoppers to our independent retailers, particularly those which deal in food. If I'm honest it's stolen from Europe but it could work just as well here.
Working on the business desk means it's often after six in the evening (well after six if the boss is reading this) before we tear ourselves away from the job.
Anyway, on the journey home thoughts turn to the evening meal and as I drive through my local town I look longingly at the award-winning butchers, the artisan bakery and the vegetable shop. The one thing they have in common is that they're closed, and I'm forced to drive on to a supermarket still open.
This may be a naïve suggestion but could our local independent shops not stay open until perhaps 8pm to catch commuters arriving home? While it might cost more it would surely be made up for in extra revenue? Alternatively open later or follow the Spanish and French model of closing down for a couple of hours over lunch.
The rush hour of people coming back from the day job are presumably the exact type of people retailers want to target i.e. in work and with disposable income to spend. If so then why not make it as easy as possible for them to buy your products?
As I say, this is probably a simplistic answer and we welcome your thoughts on the matter. Anyway, it's well after six and I need to get thinking about tonight's dinner.