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Overwhelming happiness is often described as "feeling like a kid in a candy store." If your childhood has passed, you can still live out this age-old idiom by traveling back in time the sweetest way. Step into one of America's best old-school candy shops, where you'll find chocolates, gummies, suckers, and other sugary snacks manufactured long ago.
You, your parents, your grandparents and maybe even your great-grandparents might remember confections like Whirly Pop, Pixy Stix, Charleston Chew, and candy cigarettes. Modern day treats are up to par, but there's something about Dubble Bubble and Gummy Sharks that makes you feel youthful and fearless, and these shops stock the classics.
To figure out which candy stores we'd most want to be a kid in, we took a look at the highest-rated and most talked about candy stores on review sites including Yelp, and we also spoke to both food journalists and everyday folks with a sweet tooth for treats in small-town shops.
Furthermore, each selection had to sell chocolates and/or candies that have been around for multiple generations, or homemade goodies using or mimicking old-school recipes for bites like saltwater taffy or butterscotch-covered cashews. Take a trip back in time with us as we visit America's 22 best old-school candy shops.istockphoto.com
Big Top (Austin, Texas)
As the name suggests, Big Top is circus-themed and beautifully furnished with vintage mementos. The festive shop has a fully-functioning old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream case, as well as specialty chocolates, fudge, and thousands of new and classic candies, such as rainbow Whirly Pops, rock candy, and Pixy Stix. You can even buy a cola-flavored pug pop!Nick L./Yelp
Black River Candy Shoppe (Chester, New Jersey)
Black River promises that if there's an old-timey candy on the market, they have it. Step back in time with Clark Bars, Whatchamacallit, PEZ, Slo-Poke, Licorice Crows, Circus Peanuts, Necco Wafers, and more. Locals can order the candy buffet for a nostalgic birthday party, wedding, or class reunion.Michelle L./Yelp
Candyality (Chicago, Illinois)
Candyality carries thousands of bulk sweets including gummies, sours, and taffy. They even have 21 different colors of M&M's, 30 Jelly Belly flavors, and Chicago's very first licorice bar. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a 5th Avenue bar, Big Cherry, Butterscotch Smoothies, Candy Necklaces, and Charleston Chews. Your inner child will thank you.Francis F./Yelp
Candyland (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
The first Candyland store opened in 1932 and solely sold popcorn and fudge. In 1950, candy was added to the mix. Today, customers can let the good times roll with hundreds of top-quality lollipops, sours, gummies, jujubes, chocolate, licorice, taffies, and jawbreakers.Melissa I/Yelp
Candy Crate (Victorville, California)
This store sells goodies dating all the way back to the '40s. We're talking Bazooka Bubble Gum, Bit-O-Honey, Bubble Gum Cigars, Red Vines, and Sugar Babies. If you can't choose just one, order one of Candy Crate's retro gift boxes, which contain up to 150 different pieces.Candy Crate/Yelp
Douglass Fudge (Wildwood and Stone Harbor, New Jersey)
This Jersey Shore shop is famous for having exceptionally creamy fudge, which is made with the same recipe created by the Douglass family in 1925. It's also praised for its real saltwater taffy with high-quality natural flavorings. Some candy counter favorites found here include red and black licorice Scottie dogs, gummy frogs, chocolate sea shells, butter toffee, and unicorn pops.Yelp/Marlena K.
Economy Candy (Manhattan, New York)
At this New York City gem, you can find old-school favorite Pez dispensers of Snoopy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Disney Princesses, Mickey Mouse, Smurfs, and more. In addition to timeless candies like Abba-Zabba, 100 Grand, and Turkish Taffy, Economy Candy sells vintage trading cards and temporary tattoos.Rowan J./Yelp;Right: Troy L./Yelp
Fudge Kitchen (Wildwood, Cape May, Stone Harbor and Ocean City, New Jersey)
Fudge Kitchen is renowned for its fantastic whipped cream fudge. You can even watch the fudge-makers whip it! This confectioner offers samples, so don't expect to leave without getting hooked on chocolate-covered saltwater taffy or amazing almond bark. Check out the "Irish potatoes" - moist coconut and cream rolled by hand and dipped in fresh cinnamon.Yelp/Lauren N.
Grandma's Candy Shop (Plattsburgh, New York)
This small-town candy store will transport you back to the 1950s. The décor is super fun - antique tin advertisements, a Coca-Cola cooler filled with glass soda bottles, and an old Admiral dial TV. Stop by for Oh Henry, Sugar Daddy, Sixlets, Wax Lips, Dubble Bubble, and Gummy Sharks - and bring something back for your grandma.Grandma's Candy Shop
Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop (Middletown, Ohio)
Grandpa Joe's is no stranger to the spotlight. The Ohio hub (which has six locations around the state) has rows of colorful candies stocked from floor to ceiling. If you can't find the childhood treat you're looking for, staffers are all self-proclaimed candy experts, historians, and lovers who guarantee they'll find it or die trying.Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop
Handsome Dan's (Manhattan, New York)
This popular New York City joint has candy and snow cones. Handsome Dan's has all the old-school classics, and you can even shop by color. Take for example a jar of "Green Candy," which features a handpicked selection of green Cry Babies, Gummy Flip Flops, Laffy Taffy, Sour Green Apple Belts, and Warheads. There are also red, white, pink, yellow, orange, black, and blue options.Ashley H./Yelp
Jaxon's Ice Cream (Dania Beach, Florida)
Jaxon's is an ice cream parlor and restaurant with an old-school candy shop in the front. You'll feel lucky to discover hard-to-find classics including Charleston Chew, Pop Rocks, Whirly Pops, Necco Wafers, and Candy Buttons. The environment is ultra cool, too. Jaxon's has the same stained-glass ceiling lamps that were likely hanging over your grandmother's kitchen table.William L./Yelp
Johnson Candy Company (Tacoma, Washington)
Johnson Candy Company is known for its handmade candy. Customers are ecstatic about the butterscotch-covered cashews and seafoam in milk chocolate or dark chocolate. This 90-year-old family-owned establishment is a throwback to simpler and sweeter times.David A./Yelp
Lolli and Pops (Nationwide)
Lolli and Pops is a super-cute gold and teal shop, a self-proclaimed "purveyor of sweetness." Here, you'll find chocolate and gummy bandages in addition to caramel-coated popcorn, cotton candy, and cutesy sugar-dusted gummy bears. You can also buy European sweets including Kinder Joy, Toblerone, and Aero Bubbles.Lolli and Pops/Yelp
Old Fashioned Candies (Berwyn, Illinois)
It's all in the name. Old Fashioned Candies has an impressive selection of timeless classics including Black Cow, Laffy Taffy, Sixlets, Pez, Gold Rocks, Razzles, Valomilk, Candy Blox, and Fun Dip. This family-run shop features a vast amount of handmade chocolates and other goodies that are offered in bulk and by the piece.Jeff S./Yelp
Phillips Candies (Seaside, Oregon)
Phillips Candies was established in 1897. It's Seaside's oldest continually running business, and the only hub in the area that offers homemade saltwater taffy. Satisfy your sweet tooth with cola bottle gummies, fruit slices, and cheese-coated popcorn.Jordan D./Yelp
Retro Sweets (Burlingame, California)
You'll get a blast from the past when you step foot into Retro Sweets, which is often referred to as "the Disneyland of candy stores." Here, you'll find a rainbow of M&M's, tubs of cotton candy, Wax Fangs, and Rocky Road. There's also a throwback toy section laden with hula hoops, Rubik's cubes, jump ropes, Silly Putty, metal yo-yos, slinkies, and more.Kearra B./Yelp
Rocket Fizz (Nationwide)
Rocket Fizz is a super-fun chain that sells thousands of nostalgic goodies. Next to the candy cigarettes, Necco Wafers, and candy buttons is the most outlandish soda selection on earth. Would you try bacon-, Buffalo wing-, ranch dressing-, or "Martian poop"-flavored sodas?Jennifer F./Yelp
Shane Confectionary (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Shane Confectionary has everything from fudge and fruit slices to saltwater taffy and nonpareils. The adorable vintage décor looks as if it hasn't changed since the shop's conception in 1863, and certain treats pay homage to history. Try the house-made Liberty Bell bonbon or Thomas Jefferson's Nightcap - a jar of rich, European-style drinking chocolate.Shane Confectionary/Yelp
Sweetie's Candy of Arizona (Chandler, Arizona
This Arizona shop is a 13,000 square-foot candy wonderland. Sweetie's boasts endless aisles of colorful treats like Bazooka gum, Big League Chew, Bottle Caps, Baby Bottle Pops, Crunch, Gobstoppers, Mike and Ike, and Jelly Belly. Snap a picture with one of many M&M's characters hanging about the building.Sweetie's Candy of Arizona/Yelp
To the Moon (Wilton Manors, Florida)
To the Moon sells over 13,000 different types of candies, and they claim to have every famous hard-to-find candy made from 1806 to now. The fun doesn't stop at Fun Dip and Pixy Stix. There is also an old-school groceries section with Junket, My T Fine, Jiffy Pop, and Sanders Fudge; classic sodas such as SunDrop, Cheerwine, RC Cola, and Moxie; and collectible Betty Boop, Elvis, and Wizard of Oz memorabilia.Mark C./Yelp
Williams Candy (Coney Island, New York)
Williams Candy is as much of a Coney Island staple as Nathan's Hot Dogs, and coincidentally, they're right next-door to one another. The world-famous confectioner has been supplying the boardwalk and beyond with sweet treats for over 75 years now. The historic shop is known for its wide selection of candy-, caramel-, and chocolate-covered Granny Smith apples and for its candy-coated marshmallows topped with caramel, nuts, chocolate sprinkles, or toasted coconut. Anyone would likely enjoy these treats no matter their age, but we can't say the same for the most peculiar food trend from the decade you were born.
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Day one of the 2014 PKRA Dakhla Kiteboarding World Cup saw the official opening ceremony for the event here in Morocco and offered up fresh and steady winds, allowing the Moroccan and international trials to finish up after a solid day of competition.
The first morning was full of anticipation for both freestyle and wave riders, who were eager to hear the plan for the day from race director, Olaf Van Tol. With the day's forecast calling for no swell, the wave riders and top-seated freestylers were released. The first thing on tap was the local wildcard and men's freestyle trials.
Prior to the day's competition, all 120 riders lined up for the official opening ceremony, while a motorcade of local and government officials arrived and greeted each and every competitor, one by one. This official inauguration kicked off the start of the fifth consecutive PKRA event here in Dakhla, Morocco.
As the wind increased through the morning to 15-20 knots, the wildcard trials got underway. The trials showcased the best of the local Moroccan riders, with Mustapha Habachi and Youssef Kheribech earning the wildcard spots and moving straight into the main event.
19 heats in the regular men's freestyle trials determined the 10 international riders to move into the main event. Notable performances came from Robinson Hilario, who rode with exceptional power after his second place finish in Panama, and Youri Zoon who rode strong for his first event back after his injury last summer — proving he is still a force to be reckoned with. Also noteworthy, Carlos Mario, who advanced into the main event after not passing trials in Panama, but having won first place at the last event of the 2013 season in Argentina.
No major upsets were seen as most of the top-level riders advanced; however, there were some potentially different outcomes as more than a few riders were not beginning their tricks inside the competition area – resulting in lesser score tallies.
The ladder draw for the men's single elimination shows some difficult heats early on, ensuring that some intense battles are to be expected. With such high level riders going head-to-head in the singles, the stage is set for an adrenaline-packed and exciting week of action.
Tomorrow's forecast for the wave spot of Oum Lamboir looks like it has potential. As such, wave competitors are on hold until approximately 2 pm, at which time if conditions are not favorable, the freestyle single eliminations will commence.
For more photos and live up-to-date coverage in Morocco, visit the PKRA website at www.prokitetour.com.

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CBS News anchor Katie Couric scored the second major interview (after ABC's Charles Gibson) with GOP vice presidential pick Sarah Palin.
The interview will be conducted Sunday and Monday on the campaign trail and broadcast beginning Monday, Sept. 29, on the "CBS Evening News" and continuing Tuesday on "The Early Show" and online. Couric has been loose, fun and funny in recent interviews at the political conventions, seemingly regaining her confidence on the air and off. The chemistry should be intriguing.
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The Perseid meteor shower has become an annual summer event for some sky-watchers. This year, Wednesday will mark the day (or night as it were).
The shower is named after the constellation Perseus. If you can think back to Greek Mythology, Perseus was the hero who slayed Medusa and rescued and married the Andromeda. The meteors are actually caused from debris from comet 109/Swift-Tuttle as it makes it's way through the inner part of our solar system.
Here is the best part for the star-gazers: This will be one of the best meteor showers all year! At the peak, on Aug. 12, the shower is expected to produce anywhere between 60 to 100 meteors per hour. Unfortunately, the moon will still be in one of the brighter stages (waning Gibbous phase) and we will have to compete with that for maximum viewing. You may have to get out before the moon rises to get a good sighting. You still may be able to see a few of these meteors between now and Aug. 22 if you just can't wait.
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If your go guage does not close than there is no way your no-go will close. Have you tried a live round yet (using safe handling). If a actual round will fit you should be good to go.
I did some headspacing on my FAL's this weekend to get them ready to test fire.
I borrowed some shoulder locking gauges from Illya (thanks for the help my man!) I got 2 out of my 3 FAL headspaced. The third one I'm having an issue with.
With the shoulder locking guage of .253 in the receiver I put in my go guage and the bolt doesn't close.
Then put in my nogo gauge and the bolt doesn't close.
This is how it is with all the shoulder guages. Without the go or nogo guages in the bolt closes flush.
What am I missing? What are my options? I don't think locking shoulders go below .253 do they?
Here is the problem child.
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway." - The Duke
If your go guage does not close than there is no way your no-go will close. Have you tried a live round yet (using safe handling). If a actual round will fit you should be good to go.
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I did a FAL build years ago before it was easy to get all of the different locking shoulders. Mine was too tight also, so I cut a diamond hone down to the width of the locking shoulder/bolt contact area and used it to cut down the surface the 5-6 thousands I needed to get the bolt to completely close on the go. It was a pain in the ass as the locking shoulders are quite tough. I have read where others used a surface grinder to do the same thing.
Go guages are larger than an actual round so if the round fits I would leave it as is.
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Gun Parts Guy can custom grind locking shoulders, once you know the dimension. Guess how I know this.
Having a set of Fraction,Number and Letter drills helped, using the shanks to rough out the size estimate. Had to procure some undersize gauging pins,from Grizzly, to get in the ballpark.
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redchevyman is correct about if it won't close on a go gauge then there is no way it will close on a no go gauge, however, I would not just go by it closing on a round.
Which brand of receiver on you using? The last few DSA's that I have built on needed smaller locking shoulders. One required a .253 and one was actually a .251. If you have any drill bits that the shank diameter is smaller than a .253 thry those with the gages and see what the results are.
I am assuming you do have the extractor removed from the bolt while you are doing the headspacing with the gages.
Hello Gunco
Your chamber is too short. It sounds like you might be missing the barrel shim that goes between the threaded part of barrel to receiver end, or cutted the barrel to index the barrel for 12 oclock torqued. If you can get a barrel shim and get the barrel rotated out one complete turns out, creating a longer chamber, that will help the the too short of chamber. Keep in mind that most FALs don't use barrel shims but sometimes mismatching barrels or receivers and parts or brands to assemble a complete rifle, you just need shimming or trimming. Keep us posted the repair results. IRONMULE
One of my other fals needed shimming and it headspaced perfect at .266
I think I will try the live round trick first. then the small shoulder gauges using drill bits, then last resort would be barrel shim.
Thanks for the good advise!
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I was helping Gunco with this build and that barrel fit like it belonged to that receiver. All the other FALs we built that day all needed something done to make the barrels fit, but that one was the easyst to build.
When he called me and told me the issue I was like WTF. Guess that goes to show you the easyst build might be that hardest.
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Sales allow consumers to purchase these mattresses for lower than retail prices. This also makes it so people that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it can afford a mattress that is comfortable and state of the art. The first step I would take in looking for a Tempur-Pedic mattress sale is by collecting store ads as they come in the mail. Furniture and mattress stores often mail out flyers and catalogues of their store items and display current or upcoming sales. These catalogues can prepare you to know about the sale and to also price shop based on the different store ads you receive.
Beds and How to Track Down the Correct Model
The first step in finding the most comfortable price for you for your mattress is by visiting a store and ensuring this is the mattress for you. You should also see which of the types of Tempur-Pedic mattresses you prefer, as well if you are interested in any of the extras they offer. Once you have decided to purchase this mattress, you should be prepared to wait for the best sale to come around. Do you research online, Tempurpedic Adjustable Bed and then purchase the newspapers with the stores ads in them. Do some comparisons and when the best deal comes around – be sure to jump on it.
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If you feel bedroom-designing challenged like I am, then bed in a bag sets may just be perfect for you! Everything you need comes in one complete set, and is designed to match or coordinate perfectly. With no guess work, your bedroom will come out looking just like those in the finest home design magazines and at a price you can afford. If you stick with the better designer brands names like Lawrence, Burlington House, Dan River, and Croscill you'll find the attention to detail, fabrics and quality to be superior. They'll typically feature higher thread counts of 200 or more, which will provide the best combination of luxury and durability. Another example would be a simple matter of the elastic that comes on fitted sheets. The better ones will have elastic all the way around the edges, not just on two sides. This insures that your sheet won't pop off the corner of the bed while you're sleeping. I personally hate waking up tangled-up like that! lol To be sure what's included in your bed bag, check your descriptive list carefully. Most of the basics in bed bag sets will include: comforter, flat and fitted sheets, bed skirt, pillowcase (s) Many of the better sets will also offer optional matching drapes, area rugs, accent tables, lamps and other important accessories like accent pillows. You'll be amazed at how much detail and flair a few of these lush little decorative pillows can add to your bedroom! You'll be able to select a complete ensemble that will deck out your entire bedroom from floor to ceiling with matching accessories. You'll know these sets will match your taste to a Capital-"T", whether that means Traditional, Tasteful or Trendy! Bedding in a bag sets are affordable and often cost much less than purchasing the items ala carte. The best part is you know that even the wildest, boldest colors, prints, patterns and fabrics for your bedding and accessories, will be designed to match and coordinate just perfectly. Get that home design magazine look the easy way! If you're like many and simply insist on 5 or 6 pillow cases, you won't find that many in most bed bags. Don't worry. You can add coordinating solid pillow cases easily enough. Maybe with piping and extra detailing that matches the overall color scheme. Some of the best bed bag sets will actually have optional matching pillow cases available. Let's look at just two popular, quality bedding sets. There are hundreds of bed bag sets to select from, so let your creative juices flow! Dan River always designs quality bedding whether you choose separate items or bed in a bags. The Monument Springs set is one example. Using earth tones to create a natural look, this set features a faux suede comforter in tan, brown, beige and chocolate with a large patchwork look. Nothing's quilt-like about these large patches of near-suede material, they look and feel like the real thing...but without the problems of cowhide which feels so heavy and will become shiny with use. This suede-like fabric will last for years and has a light-weight feel and soft, cuddly texture. Solid light neutral tone sheets and pillow shams in 210 thread count provide lasting night time comfort. A 100% polyester bed skirt in a solid brown earth tone completes this set to perfection. Of course, you'll want to dry clean the comforter and bed skirt. The sheets and pillow shams are machine washable. Beautiful enough for the most elegant bedroom, this easy to love bag bed set is just unique and easy to live in. Burlington House Luxury Bed in a Bag Set in their Tuscany design is a fabulous set in shades of greens and ivory. The set includes 220 thread count cotton sheets and pillowcases. The top sheet is edged in a beautiful, small floral pattern which creates the perfect accent. It's got a center of ivory highlighted with the small floral pattern around the edges which matches the flat sheet perfectly. The drop section of the comforter is olive green and the color scheme is perfect for blending into a room featuring natural, earth colors. The comforter needs to be dry cleaned along with the bed skirt. The sheets and pillow cases are machine washable. Complete your look with the matching drapes, area rugs, tables, lamps and various shaped decorative accent pillows, and you'll be proud and amazed at how easy it was to pull your bedroom decor together! You'll love having fun selecting the different bedroom looks you can create from bedding in a bag sets like this. You could even switch themes from bright, cheery florals for spring and summer, to more traditional tones for fall and winter- why keep the same look all year round..? No one but you will know that you didn't call in a professional home designer to help you decorate the perfect bedroom. You'll love the selection of fabrics, the textures, colors and patterns- and the coordinated look you'll get when you choose top quality bedding that comes in sets like this. Simply smile when your friends compliment you on your home decorating skills!
Tempur-Pedic Mattress - What Are The Benefits?
A tempurpedic mattress is considered to be the best of the memory foam mattresses anywhere in the world. But, unfortunately because they are the best so their price reflects this. Because of this many people can not afford to purchase a tempurpedic mattress. However, in this article I will provide you with some ways of finding a tempurpedic mattress sale. Then hopefully you will get that good night sleep you have always wanted.
I suppose the first place any one should look when want to purchase a cheap tempurpedic mattress is on one of the many auction sites now set up on the web. Certainly places like eBay etc., will often have special deals going on such items and many companies prefer to sell in this way as it cuts out the middle man and also saves them the cost to having a showroom for people to view their products.
Another place to look for a tempurpedic mattress sale is in your local newspaper. Often there are companies who are having sales on for these items and you just go down on a particular day when the sale is on and purchase whatever you need. However, be careful when visiting these companies and make sure that what you are purchasing is a genuine tempurpedic mattress. But hopefully by using one of these methods you will find a tempurpedic mattress to suit your budget.


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The cheapest energy is the one we do not consume. The counting down has started to achieve Europe's 20% energy efficiency target for 2020. If nothing changes in the coming years, the EU will achieve only half of the target. This threatens our competitiveness, our fight to reduce CO2 emissions and our security of supply. This is still a high cost for every consumer's bill. A new set of measures for increased Energy Efficiency is proposed today by the European Commission to fill the gap and put back the EU on track. This proposal for this new directive brings forward measures to step up Member States efforts to use energy more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain – from the transformation of energy and its distribution to its final consumption.
What is the objective?
The aim is to save energy and to reach the target the EU has set itself: By 2020, the EU wants to cut energy consumption by 20 percent1. In absolute terms – calculated in million tons of oil equivalent (Mtoe)– this are 368 Mtoe in 2020 compared to projected consumption in that year of 1842 Mtoe. This needs to be achieved by the EU as a whole.
At the moment – with all the measures on EU and national level in place so far – we would only reach 1678 Mtoe, or 9% of savings.
Figure 1: Projection of primary energy use for the EU by 2020
What are the measures proposed?
Legal obligation to establish energy saving schemes in all Member States: energy distributors or retail energy sales companies will be obliged to save every year 1,5 % of their energy sales, by volume, through the implementation of energy efficiency measures such as improving the efficiency of the heating system, installing double glazed windows or insulating roofs, among final energy customers.
Public sector to lead by example: public bodies will push for the market uptake of energy efficient products and services through a legal obligation to purchase energy efficient buildings, products and services. They will further have to progressively reduce the energy consumed on their own premises by carrying out every year the required renovation works covering at least 3% of their total floor area.
Major energy savings for consumers: easy and free-of-charge access to data on real-time and historical energy consumption through more accurate individual metering will now empower consumers to better manage their energy consumption. Billing should be based on the actual consumption well reflecting data from the metering.
Industry: Incentives for SMEs to undergo energy audits and disseminate best practices while the large companies will have to make an audit of their energy consumption to help them identify the potential for reduced energy consumption.
Efficiency in energy generation: monitoring of efficiency levels of new energy generation capacities, establishment of national heat and cooling plans as a basis for a sound planning of efficient heating and cooling infrastructures, including recovery of waste heat.
What exactly is planned for public buildings?
From 1 January 2014, 3% of public buildings should be renovated each year, with the clear aim to save energy. Currently, the same percentage is renovated per year but in only half of the cases energy efficiency improvements are included (1, 5% energy related renovation rate). In practice, this could mean that walls are insulated, double glazing windows are installed in kindergardens, schools or townhouses, roofs are redone and inefficient heating boilers replaced.
In many cases a cost optimal renovation can bring up to 60% energy savings. The benefit can be estimated to 6 Mtoe in 2020 would for illustration means that the construction of 17 coal power units or about 9 000 wind turbines would be avoided.
Due to the important share of public buildings (about 12% of the EU build up area), it could serve as a strong driver for higher market uptake of energy efficiency in other sectors and development of the skills and knowledge required.
Buildings (private and public) still represent 40 % of the overall final energy consumption.
How can you force government to spend money in times they have to save money?
The renovation of public buildings would to a significant extent pay for itself through the savings on the energy bills and would also help the economic recovery by stimulating business activity and jobs.
However, still there is a need for upfront investment in the implementation of energy efficiency improvements. For this reason, the proposed Directive includes provisions to strengthen the energy services markets. In these markets energy service companies (ESCOs) would pay for the initial investments and get their money back from the savings on the energy bills. In addition to energy savings, this will create business opportunities and new jobs, for example, for construction companies, equipment providers. The energy service market currently accounts for about € 6 billion as compared to € 30 billion in the USA where it is more developed). The EU potential for such market is estimated at € 25 billion.
In addition to the private funding, Member States can also use their allocations under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to finance the renovation of public buildings. In the period 2007 – 2013, 4.4 billion Euro where available for that purpose.
Which measures are proposed for energy companies?
Energy companies dispose of important commercial information about the energy consumption of their clients that could make them an important actor in the energy savings market but they do not have stimuli to do so. To engage these companies, the Commission proposes that either all energy distributors or all retail energy sales companies operating on the Member State's territory achieve annual energy savings equal to 1.5% of their energy sales volume in the previous year. In principle, these are companies delivering gas, heating oil or electricity.
To achieve these savings the energy companies concerned would have to work with the final energy users (e.g. individual house owners, supermarkets, hospitals) to implement energy savings. The savings are counted in absolute terms and thus companies can still increase their sales.
Each Member State would have to devise its own scheme that best meets the national circumstances while following certain common EU requirements (e.g. same level of ambition, certification of savings).
In order to allow for sufficient flexibility, Member Sates have also the possibility to propose alternative energy savings mechanisms that lead to the same results but are not based on obligation on energy companies. These could, for example, be funding programmes or voluntary agreements.
If implemented properly and with a stringent level of ambition, it is expected that it will reduce the EU's energy consumption by 6.4% in 2020 (or 108 to 118 Mtoe primary energy which is the current consumption of Poland and Portugal together).
Do such energy efficiency schemes already exist?
There are already positive experiences from the countries that have introduced similar obligations, e.g. Denmark, France, Italy, the UK, and the region of Flanders. Because of the positive outcomes Poland has recently voted for similar scheme and Malta considers taking up a saving obligation scheme as well.
So far, reductions of 2.3% to 5.6% of final energy consumption have been realized by the energy companies concerned (typically suppliers or distributors) over the duration of the various schemes. The most advanced scheme works with an annual reduction of 1.5% as foreseen in the Directive. Still the level of ambition is lower than schemes in other countries like Australia or USA (Illinois: 2%, Massachusetts: 2.3% per year additional through 2020, Vermont: averaging 2% additional per year, Iowa: 1.5% per year additional, Maryland: 1.5% to 1.8% additional per year).
Who will pay for such schemes?
Depending on the way the schemes are implemented at national level the costs are either equally spread to all consumers or energy services companies are used and the upfront investments are recuperated from the savings on the energy bills over certain period of time.
Are you not imposing to companies unnecessary obligations? Why not being more market liberal?
No. The approach proposed by the Commission is a market based approach as Member States can decide – as it has happened in Italy, France, the UK and Flanders – to certify the savings and make them tradable. This allows for the implementation of the savings at least cost and it has proved very efficient in mobilizing energy savings improvements. However, an additional flexibility is foreseen by allowing that the saving target can be met through other measures such as voluntary agreements or funding solutions if the Member States chooses so.
What are the benefits for the industry?
The Commission proposes that large companies have to do regular energy audits carried out in an independent manner. Member States are also encouraged to develop incentives for companies that introduce an energy management system as a systematic framework for the rational use of energy. Exchange of best practices in energy efficiency and projects aimed at building capacity on energy management are also proposed for SMEs.
And for the consumers?
Member States shall ensure that final customers of electricity, natural gas, district heating or cooling and district-supplied domestic hot water are provided with individual meters that accurately measure and allow making available their actual energy consumption and providing information on actual time of use.
Member States shall ensure the accuracy and the frequency of the billing and that the billing is based on actual consumption, for all the sectors covered by the Directive, including energy distributors, distribution system operators and retail energy sales companies. This should be done not later than 1 January 2015 for electricity, natural gas; hot water and centralised heat. In a longer term, this may require introduction of intelligent metering although in the shorter term, frequent billing can be based on self reading of existing meters by the consumers themselves.
The potential savings that could be reached through improved information provided through more adequate metering and billing are estimated at the level of around 80 Mtoe. Indeed, some pilot projects have shown a potential of reduction of the energy consumption up to 15-20% (40% in electricity) when customers are allowed to turn off appliances by web interface or mobile.
Why more obligations regarding 'smart meters' if they are already required in under the existing EU legislation?
Existing EU legislation on internal market for electricity and gas already foresees a roll-out of smart meters (e.g. at least 80% of smart meters for electricity deployed by 2020, subject to a positive cost-benefit analysis by Member States). Individual metering of heat and hot water consumption as well as frequent individual billing based on actual consumption of energy have also already been assumed by the existing Directive of Energy Services.
But there are shortcomings in the current display and presently the developments on individual metering and billing so far have not been always helping end-users to save energy.
For example, new electronic meters for electricity/gas are often provided without proper interface (e.g. in-home display or via some other type of electronic device such smart phones, tablets, etc). Billing is still often based just on forecasts and not actual consumption, billing of heat in multi-apartment buildings is often just based on flat rate per m2; billing based on actual consumption in some countries is sometimes required as often as annually, which all do not encourage the consumers to save energy.
The legislative proposal aims to ensure that certain minimum feedback from metering is provided free of charge to individual consumers.
What is proposed for district heating?
The Directive requires that by 1 January 2014, the Member States have established a national heating and cooling plan for developing the potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration (CHP) and efficient district heating and cooling.
Cogeneration is the simultaneous generation in one process of thermal energy and electrical or mechanical energy.
CHP saves at least 30% of energy compared to separate electricity and heat production. CHP is a mature, well-proven technology and there is an additional economic potential of at least doubling CHP by 2020. Despite this, CHP share remained flat. The current share is 11%. Since 2004 there was only 0.5% increase. A 6% per year growth would be needed to realise the economic potential by 2020, which is at least 21%.
Why not binding targets? What is the 'two steps approach'?
We propose binding measures rather than binding target for each and every member state: once the directive enters into force, Member States will have the obligation to apply all its provisions. For instance, they cannot decide whether or not to implement the 3% renovation target for public If not, the Commission may start infringement procedures.
In addition, the Commission proposes that
(1) Member States set themselves non-binding national energy efficiency target
(2) the Commission will propose binding national targets if in 2014 we come to the conclusion that the EU is not likely to achieve the 20 percent target
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Multifactorial lifestyle interventions in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus – a difficult review
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This presentation aims to give an example of how problems related to complexity can make a systematic review difficult. It has been shown that lifestyle factors (namely nutrition, physical activity and psychological aspects) are strongly associated morbidity and mortality. Therefore, lifestyle interventions addressing several of these factors simultaneously seem a logical approach. We have summarized the available randomized controlled trials of multifactorial lifestyle interventions in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The project was funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research. The final review included a total of 25 trials in a total of 7,703 participants. We found only small effects on surrogate measures (e.g., cholesterol, HbA1c). Effects on major endpoints (e.g. myocardial infarction) seemed more promising but confidence intervals were wide due to low event rates. The findings were published in a relevant specialty journal [1]. While formally this was a successful project it left the author unsatisfied as he felt that many primary studies and the review could not adequately grasp and deal with the complexity of the subject. The interventions varied strongly and we had great problems to assess them adequately. The main questions arising were: Were the interventions conceptually sound? Were they implemented adequately? To which extent did patients adhere to the recommendations? The primary studies were performed in variable settings and differing cultural backgrounds. Could the interventions be implemented on a population level and in other countries? Are the study findings likely to representative? Questions arose also regarding adequate outcome measurement. Could it be that mulitfactorial interventions have, compared to more focussed interventions (e.g. increasing physical activity only), only minor effects on specific surrogate measures but major effects on the relevant endpoints?
These are only a few of the questions arising in the review process. Based on these experiences the author got serious doubts whether the meta-analytic findings of the review are interpretable but peer reviewers exerted great pressure on reporting them comprehensively. Personally, I think that for the evaluation of multifactorial lifestyle interventions future systematic reviews should try to mix conventional synthesis methods with those of realist reviews.
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- Angermayr L, Melchart D, Linde K. Multifactorial lifestyle interventions in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus--a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Ann Behav Med. 2010 Aug;40(1):49-64. DOI: 10.1007/s12160-010-9206-4


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The weather and geography of Key West make it an ideal location for a great many different types of water sports. Fishermen of all disciplines can choose from the art of fly fishing for tarpon, to deep sea fishing expeditions from a boat and most options in between. Those simply interested in being out on the water can go pleasure cruising on a charter boat, perhaps to view the dolphins and other marine life, hire a kayak and meander through the waterways at their own pace, or even jump on a jet ski and enjoy some high speed thrills. Scuba divers can admire the natural coral reefs or explore the wrecks in the area, some of which were deliberately sunk to form artificial reefs.
The beaches of Key West are both numerous and beautiful but a visit to the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park allows you to combine your beach relaxation and activities with an inexpensive tour of the fort, or perhaps a casual stroll along one of the nature trails. Art lovers will find a great many galleries of interest in Key West, with the majority local to the popular Duval Street part of town. Key West Golf Club is not only about allowing golf lovers to practise their swing, it also has a popular restaurant and bar, which could perhaps serve as a point at which non-golfers can arrange to meet players after their round. One monument not to miss in Key West is the small round landmark which denotes the most southerly part of the continental United States.
Duval Street is the popular centre of Key West in so many ways, not least when it comes to restaurants. When you are eating out from your Key West holiday rental of an evening, you may wish to sample popular outlets such as Nine One Five or Mangoes, or try the Banana Café for breakfast or lunch. Blue Heaven in the Bahama Village is the place to sample outdoor dining of the highest quality, with an indoor option available if preferred. The bars and clubs of Key West are plentiful in the extreme, with options to suit all tastes and requirements and allow you to party the night away in style.


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1 teaspoon ground chipotle
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss with slaw mix, cheese and pepitas until evenly distributed. Refrigerate 1 hour prior to serving.
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Europe's peripheral and maritime regions have adopted a policy position calling for a modernised post-2020 Cohesion policy that will overcome regional disparities, boost jobs and growth, and be at the heart of the EU's strategy for a reformed Europe.
As the EU Cohesion Forum takes place in Brussels, the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) is urging the European Commission to reshape Cohesion policy so that it covers all regions and is a central component for the realisation of EU objectives.
CPMR President, Vasco Cordeiro, said: "Regional disparities are threatening peace and social stability, fuelling populism, and disrupting the completion of the Single Market. Cohesion policy must not be a separate, charity policy, it should be at the heart of current plans for a reformed EU."
The CPMR says that Cohesion policy's original objectives as an investment policy, delivered under shared management and covering all five ESI funds, must be maintained. As imbalances across Europe persist, the harmonious development of all regions is more important than ever.
The CPMR calls for the policy's territorial dimension to be strengthened and recommends its budgetary resources must not be sacrificed during the difficult negotiations ahead on a future EU budget for the post-2020 period.
Speaking at the CPMR Political Bureau on 22 June, Marc Lemaitre, Director-General of the European Commission's department for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), said the CPMR policy position is a timely and helpful contribution to the future of Cohesion policy, ahead of the Cohesion Forum.
The Political Bureau was also attended by French MEP Younous Omarjee, Vice-President of the European Parliament Committee on Regional Development, who stressed the important role of Cohesion policy and its fundamentals which need to be retained for the sake of Europe's citizens.
Europe faces many economic, social and territorial issues. CPMR's Secretary General, Eleni Marianou argues: "If these challenges are to be overcome then Cohesion Policy, as a long-term investment policy, should be integrated in a long-term, overarching European strategy for creating growth and jobs from 2020 onwards."
The CPMR has called on the European Commission to clearly communicate the long-term benefits of Cohesion Policy programmes and manage expectations regarding their ability to deliver. This is particularly important for the negotiations regarding the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).


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29 May 2019
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch has acquired funding as part of the Queensland Government's Advancing Queensland: An Age-Friendly Community Grants Program to enable pharmacies to become dementia friendly.
15 May 2019
Congratulations to our CP2025 competition entrant TerryWhite Chemmart Rosny Park, Tasmania, which have won a $2000 transformation package for their pharmacy.
15 May 2019
Nominations for the 2019 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) close on 24 May 2019 with the winner to be announced at the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference on 12 October 2019 in Brisbane.
1 May 2019
A program to advance pharmaceutical workforces in countries around the world has been launched by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
17 April 2019
The National Men's Health Strategy 2020-2030 has been released to provide a framework for action to work towards the goal that every man and boy in Australia is supported to live a long, fulfilling and healthy life.
20 March 2019
The announcement by the Minister for Health Greg Hunt of Flannery's Pharmacy in Forbes, NSW, as 2019 Guild Pharmacy of the Year was a highlight of the recent APP2019 conference and exhibition.
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20 March 2019
The concept of community pharmacies transitioning into community health hubs is strongly supported by the Council of Pharmacy Schools of Australia and New Zealand.
23 January 2019
The provision of in-home pharmacy services is an area most community pharmacies need to examine as a potential for future growth.
National | Forefront | Community Engagement, Innovation, Leadership
23 January 2019
A dedicated site where the community pharmacy industry can connect and grow through mentoring has been launched by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia..
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23 January 2019
The national My Health Record opt-out period which commenced in July 2018 will conclude on 31 January 2019, and shortly after My Health Records will be created for most patients.
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Information and Privacy Commissioner Ed Ring was pleased to see that the first statutory review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPPA) has now been completed, culminating in the release of a report on January 26 by Review Commissioner John Cummings, Q.C.Coming soon to a rubber-stamp legislature near you.
"I am very pleased by the comprehensive nature of this review," said Commissioner Ring. "Mr. Cummings was charged with reviewing a complex piece of legislation, and the comments throughout his report as well as the recommendations themselves demonstrate a well-considered and insightful end product."
Commissioner Ring further indicated that he is pleased that a number of Mr. Cummings recommendations mirror those proposed by the Commissioner's Office itself. "I am very hopeful that Minister Collins will examine these recommendations with a view to amending the ATIPPA at the earliest opportunity, so that the people of the Province can benefit from a number of the positive changes proposed," he said.


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Leo Trottier necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
2 ganadores han sido elegidos entre 353 diseños de 50 diseñadores freelance.
Scholarpedia -- the peer-reviewed open-access encyclopedia
Note: Scholarpedia already has a logo, but please AVOID visiting the website and looking at it before proposing design concepts.
Scholarpedia has the world's leading experts write reference articles on the topics they know best. Its chief aims are to be authoritative, open-access, scholarly, and current. It is the website that users can trust will have the accurate academic take on a given topic -- where Wikipedia writers go to settle arguments. In the sense that it is meant to be trustworthy, it aims to be the Encyclopedia Britannica of the 21st century.
Its trustworthiness and quality comes from being peer-reviewed: all articles are anonymously critiqued by at least two top experts to ensure the article is accurate. Scholarpedia is also, importantly, open-access: all users can see the article development process, and the content is available for use by anyone and everyone. It is inspired in part by the free/libre open source movement.
Lastly, Scholarpedia is very much an international/global/worldwide endeavor. The design should convey a sense of global research/scientific cooperation and progress, and definitely avoid seeming beholden to any particular culture. Design themes from the U.N. may perhaps be useful here (note that Scholarpedia has no association with the U.N. and the logo should not imply that it does).
We are happy to give full credit to the logo's designer on our website.
The vast majority of users of Scholarpedia have graduate degrees, however as the world gets more educated, Scholarpedia's audience will comprise a larger and larger share of the population.
Currently, Scholarpedia's users are scientists, graduate students, and other scholars, but the logo should not convey a sense of exclusivity or ivory-tower-ness: Scholarpedia aims to _increase_ the accessibility of advanced research and scientific knowledge.
The logo should convey, therefore, a sense of knowledgeable seriousness-of-purpose in combination with a sense of openness, wonder, and discovery. N.B. This last point is perhaps the most important of the entire specification.
Importantly, Scholarpedia's audience also comprises people of future generations. It should "stand the test of time", and thus avoid being obviously a product of current trends. This logo will likely continue to be regularly viewed in 10, 20, and 50 or more years' time. The logo's timelessness need not try and make the site look older than it is (it was founded in 2006): designers should think of how it will look, rather, to future generations. No one should look back on it and say "that logo is so Web 2.0".
Also, in line with a previous point, Scholarpedia's audience is very much international, even if English speaking.
The Scholarpedia logo/logos will be displayed at the top left corner of every page, much as the Wikipedia logo is displayed there. It should therefore not aim to capture attention. It should also have an aspect ratio that makes sense for an image that will always be located there.
The logo will regularly find its way into print, and as such should work in greyscale -- a strictly grayscale logo is certainly possible, but is not a requirement here.
The m-dash should probably be omitted from the logo, and can be implied by a change in typeface.
The text "peer-reviewed open-access encyclopedia" can appear somewhere underneath the text "Scholarpedia". Line-breaks are permitted.
While the logo may well allude to Wikipedia's, it should not under any circumstances seem like a knock-off or a copy.
We have no preferences as to typeface, [only that the font used be available for free] (consider the previous requirement as a recommendation -- we encourage you to start with the best font, and perhaps work to "free" from there). Designers may consider using a font that references internationalism in some way.
As a symbol of wisdom, and in keeping with a theme from the previous logo, an allusion to an owl/owls _may_ be slightly preference.
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text: In 2002, my wife and I relocated to Orlando, FL to be part of the launch team for Relevant Media Group. There, I spent 4.5 years targeting, reaching and retaining the 18-34 demographic. It wasn't easy, but it was fun and challenging. It was there that I was awakened to one of my primary goals in life; pointing my generation back to Christ. Barna Group reported in 2003 that an alarming 58% of twentysomethings who were active church-goers as teenagers will no longer be active in a church by … [Read more...]


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The Cedars-Sinai Spine Center is internationally recognized as a leader in diagnosing and treating the entire spectrum of conditions of the spinal column, spinal cord, nerve disorders and spinal trauma. Our multidisciplinary team is highly skilled at treating painful and debilitating, complex conditions. Nationally recognized, our neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and medical spine specialists offer advanced treatment and advanced alternatives to surgery.
Our team based approach to coordinated care has made us number one in volume of spinal surgeries in California and our surgeons and staff place patient satisfaction and safety as top priorities.
Many of our physicians hold national positions of leadership in the field of spine. The spine surgeons at the Spine Center also specialize in a variety of advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive procedures that can be done on an outpatient basis. These techniques now make surgical intervention a possibility for older patients and those previously considered poor candidates for surgery. With the Medical Center's surgical facilities providing spine-specific, technically advanced operating rooms, our physicians provide state-of-the-art care with the latest equipment to achieve the best possible outcomes.
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The Facts About the Metadata 'Menace'
Metadata from a phone call include information such as the direction (who called whom), length, date and time. The program does not record the location or the name associated with a call. No one is listening to the call and no content is recorded.
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text: P. B. Kerr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he developed a lifelong love of reading. Although the Children of the Lamp books are P. B. Kerr's first for children, he's well known as the thriller writer Philip Kerr, author of the Berlin Noir series, including, most recently, A QUIET FLAME; IF THE DEAD RISE NOT; A PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATION; GRIDIRON; THE SHOT; and many other acclaimed novels. Mr. Kerr lives in London with his family.


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Rafael Nadal Gossip
Rafael Nadal gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Dear Gossips,
The US Open starts on Monday, which is why the tour's top players have been in New York this week. They're preparing and practising but they're also endorsing. Nike set up a big photo shoot the other day with several of the game's major players and yesterday it was Rafael Nadal front and centre for Tommy Hilfiger. Read Full Intro
Dear Gossips,
Paris. Roland Garros. Where Rafa has ruled for a decade. Rafa is King. Was king? No one knows yet if that moment will become THE moment, the kind of moment when everything changes. And he's certainly not talking like he wants it to become that particular moment. But it's hard not to think that way. So this is where I'm starting today because I would have gotten yelled at for ending the day with it yesterday, his birthday.
Rafa was gracious afterwards. He's been kicking Novak's ass for almost 10 years on red clay. Following Novak's convincing victory though, he declared that his opponent is "probably in the best moment of his career". So that's what Andy Murray's dealing with tomorrow. A note on Andy Murray though – and something to read for everyone, not just those of you who follow tennis.
Andy is the first superstar male athlete to work with a female coach, Amelie Mauresmo. He has endured ridicule for it. He has been criticised for it. He has had to defend it. Click here to read about his partnership with Mauresmo…and what a Mauresmo-Murray championship would mean.
Yours in gossip,
Rafa at a wedding
Rafael Nadal and girlfriend Xisca Perello were at a wedding this weekend in Spain. Cuuuuuute! I love him! I love them! Rafa is enjoying some down time before he prepares for the final slam of the season, the US Open. Mostly they care about the title, but he and Novak Djokovic are #2 and #1 on the tour and the tournament will likely also determine who's on top to end 2014. Full Story
Rafa's big weekend
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This one is for my cousin Cat who loves Rafael Nadal. When she was pregnant with her second son last year I kept telling her to call him Rafa. In the end she went with something better to go with her first son Sasha. Marcel! How cute is that? Sasha and Marcel! Anyway, Cat's Rafa. Won his 9th French Open yesterday, his 14th slam, putting him with Pete Sampras, second behind Roger Federer. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
TIFF normally starts slowing down after Monday. The schedule is typically front-loaded and journalists don't stay through to the end. This year, the closing night film is Life Of Crime, based on The Switch by the recently deceased Elmore Leonard, starring Jennifer Aniston. Read Full Intro
Rafa, Rafa, Rafa, Rafa, Rafa, Rafa, Rafa, Rafa!
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8 times Rafa... The only man to win the same major 8 times... RAFA! But it was a foregone conclusion after Friday's match against Novak Djokovic, right? I was watching -- and screaming -- at work. As soon as he hit that shot between the legs, everyone had to know it was over. Rafa was destined. Full Story
Rafa's coming back
It's been a rough several months for Rafael Nadal. There was that knee injury. And then a stomach virus that kept him from the Australian Open where, SPOILER ALERT, Maria Sharapova dominated Venus Williams today and when I first read the headline I thought it said Serena and I almost tripped. Full Story
Rafa: Man of the Year is an intense spectator
Rafael Nadal was named Man of the Year by Spanish Vanity Fair. There was an event the other night in Madrid to celebrate him. He wore a tux and looked very handsome and as relaxed as he could be on such a formal occasion. Yesterday Rafa was not relaxed. Yesterday Rafa watched the Champions League first round between Real Madrid and Manchester City and, well, he was euphoric at the end, certainly, but during the game Rafa was as intense as he gets for his own matches. Full Story
Rafa is the greatest
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On clay. This is for my cousin Cat who loves Rafa so much, with a lot of stress, and probably didn't sleep well last night thinking about this morning. It turns out the rain delay helped him. He came out hard today, finishing off Novak Djokovic in the fourth set, despite being down a break when they suspended the match yesterday. Full Story
Double Single Rafa
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This is for my cousin Cat who has also been training for the Boston Marathon after qualifying last year in under 3 and a half hours HOLY SH-T. Just 3 more weeks, right? And then you promised - take it easy!Anyway, Cat loves Rafa. Which means she'll be watching him this weekend at the Sony Ericsson Open. Full Story
Setting up the first final
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I have been up for way too long. Why is Australia so far away? Was watching the Murray-Djokovic semi-final at the Australian open, a sick 5 setter that resulted, ultimately, in a Novak win just about an hour ago. And he will meet Rafael Nadal who defeated Roger Federer yesterday. Well that's not a bad first Slam final of the year, non? You know me - I am for Rafa, always. Full Story


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Man accused of killing mother ordered held without bail
Andrew Leighton charged with murder
The man accused of killing his mother and then causing a standoff in Falmouth made his first court appearance Monday afternoon.
Andrew Leighton, 46, is charged with murder.
Police said he shot and killed his mother, Shirley Leighton, 68, and then caused a standoff with police that lasted for several hours on Friday.
Shirley Leighton's body was discovered in the Edgewater Drive home they shared after Andrew Leighton surrendered to officers, according to police.
The medical examiner's office said she died of a gunshot wound to the head.
During Monday's court appearance, the judge ordered Leighton held without bail.
According to court documents, Andrew Leighton and his father, Thomas Leighton, had an altercation with a gun earlier on the afternoon of May 3.
Leighton's mother returned home and the couple thought they had talked Andrew into going to the hospital.
Thomas Leighton went to walk the dog. When he returned, Andrew Leighton was sitting on the outside steps. Thomas Leighton asked his son where his mother was and Leighton responded, "I shot her," according to the documents.
Thomas Leighton then discovered his wife's body in a pool of blood in the living room.
According to the court papers, detectives learned that Andrew Leighton had purchased a gun and ammunition at Cabela's in Scarborough on Thursday, the day before the homicide.
Andrew Leighton's court-appointed attorney and prosecutors asked for a competency hearing before the case moves forward.


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From Worms Knowledge Base
The Windows registry is a database which stores settings and options for the operating system for Microsoft Windows 32-bit versions, 64-bit versions and Windows Mobile. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences of the PC. Whenever a user makes changes to "Control Panel" settings, or file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in the registry.
The Registry is split into a number of logical sections. These are generally known by the names of the definitions used to access them in the Windows API, which all begin "HKEY" (an abbreviation for "Hive Key"); often, they are abbreviated to a three- or four-letter short name starting with "HK".
Each of these keys is divided into subkeys, which may contain further subkeys, and so on. Any key may contain values. These values can be:
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Each key has a default value, which is in effect a value with the same name as the key. Registry keys and values are specified with a syntax similar to Windows' filenames, using backslashes to indicate levels of hierarchy. E.g. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows refers to the subkey "Windows" of the subkey "Microsoft" of the subkey "Software" of the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key.
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As if CEATEC Japan wasn't exciting enough for tech enthusiasts, Dell had a press conference to show off the Adamo XPS. You can get a glimpse of it in the image above. The man you see clutching onto it for dear life is Dell VP Alex Gruzen, who had this to say about the 9.99 millimeter notebook: "When you see it, when you touch it, you'll lust after it."
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Richard "Rick" Birt joined the SADD National staff in June 2014 as the Development Officer and, in 2015, became the Director of Strategic Partnerships. In 2016, he was promoted to serve as Executive Vice President. Now as the Acting CEO, Rick leads national operations and development efforts, playing a critical role in managing all national programs and field relations while fostering relationships between the organization and external partners. Rick also manages the SADD National Youth Leadership Councils – the Student Leadership Council (SLC) and College Advisory Council (CAC), and oversees the planning and execution of the annual SADD National Conference on Youth Health & Safety. Rick has years of experience working in the prevention field. Previously, he worked with Impact Teen Drivers to support peer-to-peer-based traffic safety education and training as the Midwest Director of Operations. Rick also has significant experience as a grant writer and has worked with many state agencies on youth health and safety and leadership development. Rick has been deeply involved with SADD, from his selection as the 2009-2010 SADD National Student of the Year to his service as the Ohio SADD State Contact. Rick loves to give back to the community. As such, he was elected to his local Board of Education at Northwestern Schools in Springfield, Ohio leading numerous community and state-wide advocacy efforts with the Ohio School Board Association and the National School Board Association. Rick holds a Bachelor's degree in political science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and is currently in the process of obtaining his MBA in Non-Profit Administration from the University of Notre Dame.


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Truths, The Dharma, loving kindness, etc. This is despite attending a Buddhist-inspired, contemplative school. Narotards do, however, display a remarkable knowledge of and enthusiasm for recreational drugs including alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, mescaline, mushrooms, benzodiazepenes, and a variety of opiates. While not acutely intoxicated the Narotard will suffer typical withdrawal symptoms and create interpersonal drama in an attempt to stimulate his reward system.
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40 Beautiful 3D Girls and CG Girl Models from top 3D Designers
3D Girls : 3D Models designs involve a lot of creativity and at the same should be appealing to the viewers. These 3D model designs play a vital role in games, animation movies and they are the deciding factors in its success. These 3D character designs are created using various tools like 3D Rendering, ZBrush, Maya and Photoshop. The character designs form the heart of any animation movie, as most movies require atleast 15 minutes of motion graphic effects. Here we have included 25 Beautiful 3D Girls and CG Girl M... Read Full Post >