With the assault of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) on the capital, doubts have been raised against democracy and the constitutional process once again. In the heat of it, voices are rising in quite a few circles for a military takeover in the county. The rationale they present is the glory of the Musharraf regime. Notwithstanding how the 'glorious' regime actually fell, even the record of that regime was abysmal to say the least. It is a fallacy labelling Musharraf's regime a regime of stability, progress and prosperity. On the political front, the Musharraf's regime's failures outshine those of Ziaul Haq's. It was the regime that pushed Balochistan to the brink of secession. An army operation there, confrontation with the pro-state Bugtis and alienation of all mainstream political forces in the province pushed the province away from the Pakistani federation. Had it not been for the political initiatives of Asif Ali Zardari and then Nawaz Sharif to engage the political leadership of the province, fully supported by the armed forces, we may have seen secession by now.
If Balochistan was not enough, his policy in the war on terror was enough to cripple the state. That he played a vicious double game in the war on terror with both internal and external stakeholders is no secret now. Those who portray him as the ultimate saviour of Pakistan against the Taliban and al Qaeda militants must remember that it was under his watch that the state of Pakistan ceded control of seven tribal areas and Swat to the terrorists. It is only in regimes after him, through the bravery and courage of our armed forces, that the state of Pakistan has gradually regained control of the ground lost there. His policy of harbouring the Taliban led to alienation of the people in the tribal areas and made them targets for drone strikes in later years. It was under him that Karachi became a hub for the Taliban and al Qaeda, and though Sharif's provincial government cannot be absolved of its fair share of responsibility, the network of Punjabi Taliban expanded and consolidated in Punjab during Musharraf's regime. If this was not enough, his double game policy compromised the Pakistan army the most. Do we forget that in the twilight of the Musharraf regime, because of his hypocritical double game to stay in power, he had pushed things to a level where confusion led people to refuse leading and attending the funeral prayers of soldiers martyred in the war on terror? If this is your de Gaulle, I salute your wisdom.
The ultimate defence of Musharraf is his economic performance. However, as far as the economic growth rate goes, it was only in 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 that the growth rate was higher than six percent, otherwise it was largely under six percent, which is hardly glorious. More importantly, the abundance of capital that we saw during the Musharraf regime had nothing to do with the policies of the regime but was a result of a global zero-interest rate environment. Unfortunately for Pakistan, thanks to the ineptness of Musharraf's regime, this abundance of capital did not result in an enhanced industrialisation and production base. Industrial production as a percentage of GDP declined rapidly under the regime. Ironically, this global zero-interest rate regime was used effectively by our neighbours India and China to enhance the production base of their respective economies. Just when India and China were busy using abundant capital to enhance productivity, the Musharraf regime was using the abundance of capital to inflate the real estate and stock market, leading to an asset price bubble. Those who admire Musharraf's economic marvels are the beneficiaries of this urban centric asset-inflation driven economic bubble that went bust during the last years of his regime.
Musharraf's regime was a cancer from which Pakistani society, our brave armed forces and state institutions will take years to recover. Like any illegitimate ruler, Musharraf's core aims were survival and gaining legitimacy, and his every decision was a manifestation of these vulnerabilities. He allowed the real estate and stock market bubble to appease the urban elite of Pakistan. Like his predecessors, Musharraf knew that regimes in Pakistan fall when the cities of Lahore and Karachi rise against them. Thus, they go the extra mile to appease them through artificial prosperity. Ayub did it, Zia did it and so did Musharraf. The problem is these policies are a stopgap arrangement and when the effect fades, everything crumbles. Similarly, to gain international legitimacy, Musharraf had to keep the threat of the Taliban alive while showing action against it at the same time, leading to a destructive double game. As they say, you can fool some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all the time; eventually the game had to fail.
There is a lesson to be learnt by us as a nation from the Musharraf saga. For one, those who are political players must acknowledge and respect the army's role and strategic concerns in decision making, and should not push matters to a point where the army is sucked into the political space. For their part, the armed forces must realise that it is not in their interest to come to the fore as it only undermines their stature and power. It is in everyone's interest that the system continues. For this, everyone needs to play by the rules of the game. It may sound a little Machiavellian but the system needs to be built so that it has institutional mechanisms to eject corrupt or illegitimate players. Another piece of adventurism like Musharraf's will destroy it for all. In these vulnerable times, let us stay composed and say a prayer for Pakistan and for us all.


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Monday, Jun 18 2001
Disagreements Over Language Preventing Consensus on U.N. Special Session on HIV/AIDS Draft Declaration
Diplomats from more than 100 countries preparing a draft declaration on HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention standards for approval at the June 25-27 U.N. General Assembly special session are struggling to agree on acceptable language, the AP/Chicago Sun-Times reports. According to the AP/Sun-Times , diplomats have engaged in "intensely angry, frustrating and emotional" meetings since May in an attempt to find a consensus on the 19-page draft document that is "acceptable to all 189 U.N. member countries" ( AP/Chicago Sun-Times , 6/17). The document seeks to create "tough" universal standards for all countries, including: the development of national programs to increase the availability of HIV drugs by 2003; a 25% reduction in the number of 15- to 24-year-olds infected in the "most affected countries" by 2005; a 20% reduction in the number of infants infected through vertical transmission by 2005 and a 50% reduction in the number of HIV-positive infants by 2010; and the development of national AIDS strategies, including financing plans, by 2010 ( AP/Reuters/Toronto Star , 6/16).
U.S., Muslim Countries Raise Objections
Finding a consensus for the implementation of these standards, however, remains a challenge. Many Muslim nations "that view homosexuality as a sin punishable by death" have objected to "men who have sex with men" being listed as a group vulnerable to HIV/AIDS and in need of protection. Egyptian diplomat Amr Rashdy, who called the phrase "shocking for my society," has instead proposed that homosexuality be called "irresponsible sexual behavior" that contributes to the spread of HIV. Rashdy's proposal led the Norway representative to do the "diplomatically unthinkable" and threaten to cut foreign aid to Egypt if it "continued to oppose the original phrasing." In addition, the United States has met opposition from European and Latin American nations, as well as "most Americans," for its proposal that a "long list of groups targeted for protection" be replaced with the phrase "vulnerable individuals," including those who engage in "risky sexual behavior." The AP/Sun-Times reports that the United States believes that the current language focused on risk groups would create "political problems" and would "conflict with the U.S. Constitution, which recognizes the rights of individuals rather than groups." But many diplomats and advocates say that a "watered-down version" of the document will only have limited effectiveness in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Gregg Gonsalves of Gay Men's Health Crisis, one of many advocacy groups that will participate in the special session, said, "We know that prevention programs work best when they are targeted specifically to the needs of the individual communities. These are the people that we need to reach, and if governments cannot utter their names, what chances do we have of stopping the epidemic?" ( AP/Chicago Sun-Times , 6/17). To view the "disputed language" of the draft declaration, click here ( Associated Press , 6/15). Please note that this link is available to Web readers only.

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Q: The theory of riemann zeta function titchmarsh page 15 question in the proof of the functional equation I am currently reading Titchmarsh's book about the Riemann Zeta function and came across a problem in a proof of the functional equation that I cannot solve.
To be precise, I am referring to this book
here at page 15.
I have two problems there:
First:
It states that $$[x]-x+\frac{1}{2}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{sin(2n\pi x)}{n\pi}$$ where $[x]$ is the greatest integer less or equal to $x$.
I know that for $0< y <2\pi $ holds  $$\frac{\pi-y}{2}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{sin(ny)}{n}$$ and when I take $y=2\pi x$, I get
$$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{sin(2\pi nx)}{n\pi}=\frac{1}{\pi} \cdot \frac{\pi -2\pi x}{2}= \frac{1}{2}-x$$
My question is: what happened to $[x]$? Why does equallity above still hold?
My second question is why we can change series and integral in
\begin{align*}
\zeta(s)&= s\int_0^{\infty} \frac{[x]-x+\frac{1}{2}}{x^{s+1}}dx\\
 &= s\int_0^{\infty} \frac{\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{sin(2\pi nx)}{n\pi}}{x^{s+1}}dx\\
&= \frac{s}{\pi}\int_0^{\infty}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{sin(2\pi nx)}{n x^{s+1}}dx\\
&=\frac{s}{\pi}\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\int_0^{\infty} \frac{sin(2\pi nx)}{n x^{s+1}}dx
\end{align*}
Titchmarsh states that to justify the term-by-term integration it suffices to show that $$\lim\limits_{\lambda \to \infty} \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n}\int_{\lambda}^{\infty} \frac{sin(2\pi nx)}{ x^{s+1}}dx=0 $$
I understand the proof why this limit equals $0$ but I do not understand why this proves that we can integrate term-by-term. I know that if the series converges uniformly or absolute we could do that but I know that it is at least not absolute convergent.
I also don't understand why $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{sin(2n\pi x)}{n\pi} $$ is boundedly convergent.
Thank you very much in advance, i am having a rough time recently because of these questions.

A: in general, for proving from scratch that you can exchange $\sum$ and $\int$  (or any two limits), start with finite bounds. clearly when $\lambda,A,B$ are finite :
$$ \int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=A}^B\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx =  \sum_{n=A}^B \int_0^\lambda\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx =
\sum_{n=A}^B \int_0^{n\lambda} \frac{\sin(2 \pi  y)}{\pi n} (y/n)^{-s-1} \frac{dy}{n} $$ $$ = \sum_{n=A}^B n^{s-1} \int_0^{n\lambda}\frac{\sin(2 \pi  y)}{\pi } y^{-s-1}dy$$
now all you need is noticing that when $Re(s) \in ]-1,0[$ : $\displaystyle\sum_{n} n^{s-1}$
is absolutely convergent, and
$\displaystyle\left|\int_0^{n\lambda}\frac{\sin(2 \pi  y)}{\pi } y^{-s-1}dy\right| <C \left|\int_0^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi  y)}{\pi } y^{-s-1}dy\right|$
(you can use integration by part for proving that the integral converges)
hence, when $Re(s) \in ]-1,0[$ the series $$\sum_{n= A}^\infty n^{s-1} \int_0^{n\lambda}\frac{\sin(2 \pi  y)}{\pi } y^{-s-1}dy$$ converges absolutely (and hence it $\to 0$ when $A \to \infty$)
finally, prove that when $A \to \infty$ :
$$ \int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=A}^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx \to 0$$
(again you can use integration by part)
and from all this you get that :
$$ \int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx  = \int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=1}^A\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx  + \int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=A+1}^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx $$
$$ = \sum_{n=1}^A \int_0^\lambda \frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx + \int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=A+1}^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx $$
$$= \sum_{n=1}^\infty \int_0^\lambda \frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx -
\sum_{n=A+1}^\infty \int_0^\lambda \frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx+\int_0^\lambda \sum_{n=A+1}^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx$$
$$ = \sum_{n=1}^\infty \int_0^\lambda \frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx\qquad\qquad(\text{ letting  } \ A \to \infty)$$
(since the two other terms $\to 0$)
and from what Titchmarsh prove, that
$$\lim\limits_{\lambda \to \infty} \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n}\int_{\lambda}^{\infty} \frac{sin(2\pi nx)}{ x^{s+1}}dx=0$$
you get that when $Re(s) \in ]-1,0[$ :
$$ \int_0^\infty \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx =  \sum_{n=1}^\infty\int_0^\infty\frac{\sin(2 \pi n x)}{\pi n} x^{-s-1} dx$$
which (with the functional equations for the $\Gamma$ function) proves the functional equation for $\zeta(s)$.

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On behalf of Law Offices of David P. Sheldon posted in Courts-Martial on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.
In many justice proceedings, both in the civilian world and in the military alike, whether or not an accused committed a certain act is not at issue.
A judge or jury might know with certainty -- and with it being unquestioned by defense counsel -- that a defendant in a given case engaged in a sexual act, possessed an illegal drug, was in possession of stolen property, violated terms of a probation order or committed some other illegal act.
That being a given, the central question in many trials and military court-martial proceedings focuses upon intent.
Meaning state of mind. What was an individual thinking just prior to and during the commission of an act that has brought him before military authorities?
A representative example of intent being a key issue in a court-martial is evidenced by a proceeding that is currently underway involving the fatal shooting of one Army soldier by another at a missile site in Jordan last year.
The soldier on trial pulled the trigger that killed his comrade. No one disputes that. Indeed, he has already offered to plead guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter, maintaining that the shooting was accidental.
Not so, says the prosecutor, who states that the fatality resulted from "a deliberate, methodical, thoughtful kill-shot" that was taken because of hatred harbored by the accused toward his victim.
A defense attorney in the matter contends that, while his client indeed pulled the trigger, he thought the gun was unloaded. As such, he lacked any intent at all to harm the victim.
The accused waived his right to a jury trial, and his fate will now be decided by a single officer presiding in the court-martial.
The proceeding is expected to conclude within a matter of days.


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- 15 July 1998 https://www.fwi.co.uk
Tenant farmers warned to stay within agriculture
By Catherine Hughes
LANDLORDS may force tenant farmers who take part in non-agricultural activities under rural development or environmental schemes to quit claims George Dunn, chief executive, of the Tenants Farmers Association.
Speaking this week to the agriculture select committee on rural development, Mr Dunn said a system must be set up to allow tenant farmers to take advantage of non-agricultural schemes, such as setting up a farm shop or a B&B businesses, without breaching their tenancy agreements.
He said tenant farmers face the risk of having their rents increased by landlords if their non-agricultural businesses or grants proved a success.
"If agriculture support payments are to be transferred into environmental and rural development budgets in the future, we must ensure they are non-discriminatory between owner occupiers and tenant farmers," he said.
Mr Dunn said the Farm Business Tenancy Act of 1995, which was supposed to increase flexibility between landlord and tenants and offer a framework for farmers to diversify away from agriculture, did not work properly.
"Landlords are still reluctant to let land for longer periods of time, but many of the environment schemes ask for a commitment of 10 years, or else the money must be paid back," he said. "This means tenants are therefore unsure about entering such schemes."
The TFA also believes CAP payments should be directed to the producer in the form of headage payments instead being given to the landlord.


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Q: bash, I have a folder I am taking files from it and sending each line to a part of an xml with echo This is a small portion of my script. I know it doesn't work but the results are close to what I need. tmp has the contents like this;
C:\xxx\DXF FILES\20136210.SLDPRT
C:\xxx\DXF FILES\4_2-1.igs
C:\xxx\DXF FILES\423843.prt.1
C:\xxx\DXF FILES\KC900.igs
C:\xxx\DXF FILES\MetalSheet_Pusher.step

I then use the script to reverse and strip the end of the line. I then need to put each line separately into my xml file. I have tried split and it gets me separate files but I need those echoed into my script such as echo "<File>KC900.igs</File>" I do not want to type each one in as there could be as many as 100 or more files in each tmp file. Sample of things tried.
#!/bin/bash
    set -x

cat tmp | rev | cut -d"\\" -f1 | rev > 1
split -1 1
while IFS= read -r line; do
    echo "<>$line</>" >> log.txt
done < 1
rm 1

I get the output I want with the while do but it is all lines and split would work if I can get each one and put it into my xml. this is the output of the while do loop. Any ideas or help is appreciated. I am still learning so give me a break please :).
<>20136210.SLDPRT</>
<>4_2-1.igs</>
<>423843.prt.1</>
<>KC900.igs</>
<>MetalSheet_Pusher.step</>


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Best Disney World Character Meal Recommendations By Age
By AJ 27 Comments
Character Meals.
It's definitely not a one-size-fits-all kinda world. You might think you'll enjoy dinner at Chef Mickey's with just your significant other.
Chef Mickey!
After all, you're kids at heart! But are you really thinking through the reality of it — complete with twirling napkins, blaring music, and loads and loads (and loads!) of kiddos everywhere?
Today, I thought we could break down some of the groups of guests who might want to take special care in deciding which character meal is best for them. Because when it comes to dining with your favorite Disney characters, no one should be left out!
Character Dining With Toddlers
What makes for great character interaction when you're entertaining a toddler? I have one clearcut favorite: the Best Friends Breakfast, which you'll find at 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
There are a number of reasons for this. First, you get to see Mickey in a Hawaiian Shirt! So cute.
Mickey at 'Ohana
But in addition to the cool characters (you'll also find Pluto as well as Lilo and Stitch), I love the set up here. In my opinion, buffets can be a logistical nightmare when you're dealing with a toddler. I mean, sure, the endless variety is bound to yield something they'll eat. But trips back and forth to get food while minding a child who would like to climb the curtains isn't my idea of a fun vacation. Add in character interaction and trying to get those great photos and — well. Just forget it.
Family Breakfast Platter at 'Ohana
But at 'Ohana, they bring the food to you, family-style. And it's delicious and bountiful. All you can eat breakfast favorites, including Mickey Waffles? I'm in.
Mickey Waffles!
But if you have a small army along for the visit, all of whom are willing to take a turn occupying Junior while you eat, then you may want to check out Play n' Dine.
This lively character buffet takes place at Hollywood and Vine Restaurant inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. The character roster includes Disney Junior favorites like Jake the Neverland Pirate, Doc McStuffins, and Sofia the First.
Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates
And watching your kiddos' eyes light up when they see their favorites larger than life is certainly a big part of the fun. Besides, who can resist a Chocolate Fountain?
For sure not me!
Character Dining With the School-Aged Set
If you are parents to children who have already attained school age, you're probably looking for something a little different. For older children, I think it's fun to enjoy interaction with the Fab Five characters is in a themed setting.
One of my favorite spots is Tusker House in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Donald and Friends are dressed to go on safari, and it always makes me want to join in the adventure!
Goofy Strikes at Pose at Tusker House in Disney's Animal Kingdom
But the other cool thing at Tusker House is the food. While there are plenty of traditional American dishes, you'll also find some more exotic fare, like Samosas and Bobotie. In addition, the rotisserie meats are delicious. It's a great balance if your older child prefers food that's a cut above traditional kid offerings.
Beef Bobotie at Tusker House
If you and your family have done every character experience — twice — and are looking for something new, check out Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Disney's Hollywood Studios. While breakfast and lunch are given over to the Disney Junior crew at Hollywood and Vine, Minnie holds court at dinner, and the theme of the brand new character meal changes seasonally. (Check out our review of Minnie's Holiday Dine here.)
Minnie's Silver Screen Dine is Happening Now Through March 20! (Photo ©Disney)
Chances are that the gang will always be celebrating something new, even if you just visited recently!
Character Dining Solo or as a Couple
Don't shy away from character dining if you're going solo or as part of a couple. There are plenty of spots that will fit the bill for you nicely.
If you're dining at a table for one, consider Garden Grill in Epcot's Futureworld.
Farmer Mickey!
We love this spot, which now serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for a few reasons. First, there's lots to see in terms of characters and setting, because the restaurant actually rotates! And as it does, you'll be treated to different view of Living With The Land, the boat attraction that shares the same building with Garden Grill, Sunshine Seasons, Soarin', and Circle of Life. (Now that's what I call mulitasking!)
Living with the Land as seen from Garden Grill — The Farmhouse
But also, because of the circular shape of the restaurant, tables are offered, well, a bit more privacy. You aren't likely to overhear your next door neighbor's conversation, or be caught in a picture of the mommy at the next table.
Garden Grill booth
And the family style service and comfort food eats make for a relaxed and delicious meal. Save room for dessert for sure!
Kids Dessert
Harvest Skillet Cake
As a couple, Garden Grill may also appeal for some of the same reasons. But if you're looking for something slightly more romantic, then you may want to book your advance dining reservation at Cinderella's Royal Table.
Cinderella's Royal Table Dining Room Window Seat
Think about it — you're in a castle, with grandeur all around. With plated meals rather than a buffet, and gracious princesses visiting your table, it's a lovely spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
A Royal Tasting of Cheese at Cinderella's Royal Table
We've actually seen quite a few proposals happening here!
Character Dining With Large Groups
When dining with a large group, a buffet is almost always your best bet. To begin, they offer a lot of variety. Whether you have a family full of food lovers, or your crew is picky, everyone is sure to find something they like. In addition, because of the come-and-go, self-serve style, you aren't waiting forever while everyone decides what they'd like to order, and for food to arrive.
My favorite spot for a large group is Crystal Palace anytime of the day.
Welcome to the Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom!
It's a great rendezvous point for everyone to gather. And if you make your advance dining reservation for early morning, you may even enjoy a little time with Main Street USA nearly all to yourself, which is something that's pretty special.
Nearly Empty Main Street
Besides — you get to visit with the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood. And really — do you know anyone who doesn't love Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too? I didn't think so.
Tigger at The Crystal Palace
If a resort setting makes better sense for your crowd, you have plenty of options. Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort is, of course, a very popular choice. As a result, getting a table at this spot can be challenging. Cape May Cafe is a solid alternative, and one of my favorites.
Mickey Waffles at Cape May Cafe!
Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club offers a breakfast-only character meal. Appropriate to the resort's themeing, you'll enjoy Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast, where you'll find Minnie and friends decked out in their seashore togs!
Minnie in Her Beachy Togs
We've enjoyed the food here as well. While the spread tends to be fairly traditional, there are always a few surprises, like a Frittata that changes daily.
Spinach, Bacon, and White Cheddar Cheese Fritatta Cape May Cafe
So rest assured — regardless of your particular situation, there's a character meal that's just right for you. Everyone can enjoy them. It just takes a little forethought and planning to make this fun rite of passage the perfect experience for you!
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Dona says
My husband and I loved the Garden Grill. I took him there for his birthday in October. It was a great place without being too girlie
luvf&w says
Thank you – perfect timing for this article! I am travelling to WDW with my 2 year old in a couple weeks on a trip for just the two of us and chose Ohana as a character meal – so good to hear it was a good decision! I agree; a buffet with a Toddler seemed like an impossible task!
LeAnn says
1900 Park Fare is also amazing for families of school age kids! The sisters are hilarious and will give any boys in your group lots of attention.
Luvf&w — That's great! I'm so glad we could help. Let us know how you and your little one like it!
LeAnn — That's a great point — they are SO funny! Thanks for adding that! 🙂
Dona — Great point!
No mention of Akershus at Epcot? That's my favorite place on property, I've been there at least 10 times. 5 princesses, posed pictures with Belle in her ballgown, appetizer buffet, plated entree and plated dessert, and all the handsome Norwegian servers makes for the best character meal, in my opinion. And it's less expensive than Cinderella's Royal Table.
Mel D says
We took my daughter to the Garden Grill for her eighth birthday and it was perfect for her. She especially loved watching the scenery change as we revolved, and she wouldn't let us leave until we had done a complete circuit! At the end she was presented with a slice of chocolate mousse cake with a candle in it by Micky, and she also got given a card signed by Micky, Chip, Dale and Goofy.
Becky @ Disney in your Day says
Thank you for including recommendations for adults too! We haven't done Garden Grill yet but did eat at Cinderella's Royal Table on our honeymoon 🙂 And when I was there with a group of about 20 we ate at Crystal Palace and it was great!
Breakfast at Park Fare is the best! Interesting characters like Mary Poppins, Alice, Mad Hatter, Tigger and Pooh. Not to mention strawberry soup and lobster eggs Benedict. Best smoked salmon too. All in the grandeur of the Grand Floridian. Price is good too.
Is Cinderella Royal Table all-you-care-to-eat and can you choose more than one entree ??
Mel D — How sweet! Thanks so much for sharing that great story!
AR says
We chose two character meals for our trip in December and the experiences were like night and day. We were travelling as a couple and celebrating our engagement, and we went to Garden Grill and Ohana, both of which we had never been to before. The characters (and staff!) were amazing at GG and the food is some of the best I've ever eaten. It was our favorite experience of the trip. Our server was possibly the best server I've ever had at a restaurant period. Every time a character came by he ran over and took our picture- it was so nice! I also agree that the characters at GG are great with adults. Chip and Dale are especially fun. We ended our meal by discussing upcoming attractions with our server for quite some time!
Ohana, on the other hand, was a huge disappointment, and unfortunately left a bad taste in my mouth (no pun intended) as it was the last thing we did before heading to the airport. The characters there acted like they were allergic to us, and while I understand character meals are more meant for the younger set, we were paying just as much as everyone else, and I really felt like I wasted my money on the meal. Worst of all, Stitch is my favorite character and Ohana is now the only place to meet him. That was really the only reason we ate there, and he made it clear he did not want to meet with us. Without making this comment into a novel, the bottom line is that it was unfortunate that we felt less than welcome at a restaurant that is ironically named "family." I caution those travelling without children who love characters about eating at Ohana. I did notice the characters spending much more time with the parties that had little ones, so I know it was because we were an adult only party.
My fiance and I are the type to never complain about a meal unless there is something extreme wrong, but the dichotomy in our experiences is somthing I felt needed sharing. I can't wait to try GG again, but unfortunately I can't say the same for Ohana.
Anna — Akershus is one of our favorites, to be sure! We were just looking for some specific criteria for this post, and in the case of our suggestion for Cinderella's Royal Table, we were going for romance. 🙂 You can read more about our great experiences at Akershus here and here. Thanks so sharing your experience with us!
Essie says
Crys. Pal. is my best for breakfast. Love the crunchy French toast, the characters who greet all ages, the view of the castle (not all seats, but many), and the beauty of the restaurant. We loved 1900 Park Fare for dinner; we had so much fun with the characters that I don't even remember the meal! LOL Chef Mickey's is good food and fun, too, plus you get a monorail ride!
Also, BTW, boys may be disappointed with Akershus. I took my 12 year old cousin and he was horrified! I thought that there would be some princes and maybe a Viking, but trust me, it's all Princesses. He tried to escape from the photo with Belle and couldn't wait until the meal was over!
Just one comment for dining with toddlers and younger school aged children. The best thing we did with our about to be 2 year old was dining at the castle…the smiling faces are so friendly. The worst thing we did was to dine at Chef Mickey's, Crystal Palace and the like. Those giant stuffed characters terrified her. As our server said at Chef Mickey's…kids should be scared of a giant rat. It took her several trips to the parks to get her used to it. So just pay attention to your child…see if you can get to something close to home with characters (Chuck E Cheese, Easter Bunny photo ops, etc) to see how they do before you pay big bucks for your child to be miserable at a character meal. My son was just over 2 on his first trip and he wasn't scared of the characters at all so we didn't anticipate this issue with our daughter.
Susan — Excellent point! Thanks for sharing your personal experience. 🙂
We love buffets and we enjoy the characters, but with two teenagers in my family we don't enjoy the endless amounts of screaming children that you find at some of those places. We have found though that a lot of times those places will try to put parties with no children or more shy children in a quieter room off to the side which for us was MUCH appreciated. Still, we don't really go to restaurants like 1900 park fare and chef mickeys. We do enjoy tusker house though because it is usually a lot quieter and less crowded especially if you go earlier in the day.
I enjoyed your article. we recently went to 1900 Park Fare with two teenagers, we chose this one because of the unique and diverse menu. However when they opened the doors to let us in the restaurant, it was like kindergarten gone wild princess edition!!!! On the plus side they sat us in a side room away from most of the madness, and the characters were so much fun! After this experience, we are a lot more choosy as to where we go. Thanks for the good suggestions.
Just got back, Tuskers and the Crystal Palace were awsome. Great food, lots of characters for the kids and the adults! Would definately go back for more!
Elizabeth — It used to state that it was; now the web page doesn't state it. Sometimes guests share that they are offered more than one item, while others insist that they are limited to one thing. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem very consistent.
Susan – I had the same thing happen with my daughter. She was all excited about Mickey Mouse until it was her turn and then she freaked out. Next trip we steered clear of characters unless they were princesses. When she finally was able to accept the characters that were in a covered costume she said "I don't know what I was so afraid of."
Thank you for the information Brooke !
You're welcome! I wish it were more clear!
We went to WDW last year, and we did three character meals. Two for breakfast and one for dinner. For breakfast we did the Hollywood and Vine with the Disney Jr characters. It was a buffet, and let me tell you, my kids LOVED IT!! Plus, we got to enter Hollywood Studios before it opened. The second breakfast was at Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary Resort. Wonderful food! Didn't hurt that we were able to leave our car there and just hop on the monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Lastly, for dinner we went to the Crystal Palace. By far one of the best buffets we had while we were there. My boys had so much fun with the characters, singing, and being in the parade. My youngest, who is the pickiest of eaters, actually ate a full plate of food. It helped that he had been going all day the WDW so he was hungry! Watching their faces light up was the best part of it all.
DFB Sarah says
Rebecca, it sounds like you had a great time enjoying the Character Meals! Thanks for sharing!


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Patch Tuesday April 2018
by BeyondTrust Research — April 11, 2018
Welcome back to April's Microsoft Patch Tuesday. This month patches many Critically rated vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Graphics, Adobe Flash Player, and Edge. The rest of the updates are Important and lower in severity, covering protocols such as SNMP and RDP, and products such as Jet Database. Other usual suspects like Office and Adobe Flash Player received fixes as well. In total, 66 security issues have been addressed, 22 critical. Details about CVE-2018-1034, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, became public before a patch was available. However, there is no record of an active exploit for the vulnerability.
The Windows Kernel received multiple fixes for Information Disclosure vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities leak the contents and addresses in memory that could lead to an ASLR bypass. An attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerabilities are rated 'Important' by Microsoft.
SNMP Service
Windows SNMP has received a fix for a vulnerability that existed when handling malformed SNMP traps. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could cause a Denial of Service on the target system. An attacker would not be able to execute code or elevate privileges.
Embedded Graphics components in Windows contained a vulnerability where processing maliciously crafted embedded fonts would lead to remote code execution. To exploit the vulnerability an attacker would have to somehow convince the victim to view content containing the maliciously crafted font. Microsoft rates this vulnerability as 'Critical'.
Jet Database
The Microsoft JET Database Engine contained a Buffer Overflow that would allow for Remote Code Execution. The code would be executed with administrative privilege, allowing for an attacker to install programs, access data, or create new user accounts with full privileges. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would view a specially crafted Excel file while using an affected version of Microsoft Windows. The attacker could also lure a victim into opening the Excel file from email via standard phishing techniques.
The RDP protocol contained a Denial of Service vulnerability when processing maliciously crafted requests. Exploiting the vulnerability would render the RDP service on the target system unresponsive. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs to run a specially crafted application against a server which provides RDP services. Microsoft rates this vulnerability as Important.
Office contained 13 fixes this month. These fixes were rated 'Important' in severity, and have impacts ranging from Remote Code Execution, Spoofing, and Information Disclosure. CVE-2018-1034 had details about the vulnerability disclosed prior to the patch being available. There are no known exploits for the vulnerability in the wild, and Microsoft deems exploitation as 'unlikely'.
Edge and Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer received fixes for two 'Critical' vulnerabilities, CVE-2018-1020 and CVE-2018-1018. These vulnerabilities both have the same impact, allowing an attacker to exploit improper memory management to execute code remotely. The executed code would have the same security context as Internet Explorer. Edge and Internet Explorer also received Important security updates that allowed for information disclosure to a remote attacker.
Adobe Flash Player was host to its usual round of fixes. In total, 6 vulnerabilities in Flash Player were patched. Half of these vulnerabilities were rated as 'Critical', and the other half as 'Important'. These vulnerabilities have impacts of Remote Code Execution, and Information Disclosure, respectively. Adobe has reported that there are no known exploits active for these vulnerabilities.
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Q: How do I use intensity levels in a neural network? I'm building a neural network classifier, lets say for cats and dogs.
I have a dataset that include a measure of intensity for the training examples. Dog example A may thus have an intensity of 200, while Dog Training B may have an intensity of 300. The intensity indicates how much they fit into the classes, so Dog Example B is 100 better than Dog Training Example A of containing the features of a Dog.
How can I include these intensity levels into my neural network, so that the neural network knows which training example's features to give more impact?
Would it make sense to just repeat the examples for their intensity levels, i.e. train the network 300 times on Dog Training example B per epoch, or would that lead to overfitting?

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Whimsical Cake Studio Inc.: Christmas in November...in Jasper!
This summer, I received an exciting invitation to Christmas in November held at the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. It was an invitation to teach cake decorating sessions to guests who book weekend or mid-week trips for this special event.
Before I did my research on the event, my first thought was, uh-oh...how could I leave Kenna for 9 days!? I would miss her terribly. Then I thought, well perhaps she could come along and Ken and her could play around Jasper while I taught. Yes! The perfect solution.
Very cool. But wait!!!! Who else holds sessions during the event? I was nervous and even more excited to find out that Food Network Canada's stars, Michael Smith from the "Chef at Home" and Anna Olson, host of "Sugar" were also presenters. Yikes! I'd have to come up with something spectacular to present just so people would sign up for my sessions! haha.
It was decided that I could put together a fresh winter themed dessert table and demonstrate how to make mini cakes, our delicious cake truffles and my new favourite treat...coconut macaroons....although there may not be time to demo it, I will also have on display a new cupcake flavour (that we'll share in the studio this fall)!!!
If attending something like this is your cupcake and tea (lol), you should definitely check out their FABULOUS website here. The entire event looks like it would be fabulous. I can't wait to report back this fall about how it all goes. Stay tuned!!!


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The 12th Light Dragoons served throughout Wellington's campaigns in the Peninsula, most notably at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812, and later at Waterloo where they suffered heavy casualties supporting the Union Brigade's famous charge. The principal source for this book are the papers of Sir James Steaurt – Colonel of the regiment for almost all of the period in question – supplemented by other regimental records, Horse Guards paperwork, and letters and memoirs, allowing both an official understanding of events, and several threads of human interest which develop through the narrative.
The book is divided into two halves, first providing an overview of the regiment and the role of Steuart as Colonel, before moving onto an account of the regiment on home service during the early years of the Napoleonic Wars and then on active service in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. This concludes with a discussion of the lessons learnt during the war, as particularly exemplified by the 12th being one of the regiments selected for conversion to lancers in the aftermath of Waterloo.
Drawing on materials about the 12th Light Dragoons it is a very useful guide to the interior workings of any cavalry regiment during the Napoleonic Wars.
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A very rounded work and a very good read.
Friends of the National Army Museum
This is a very engaging history of one of the most distinguished cavalry regiments in the British Army... A first rate history.
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The book is well illustrated and readers of the memoirs of British cavalrymen in the Peninsular and Waterloo campaigns, will derive a much greater understanding of the difficulties of maintaining a light cavalry regiment in the field from this volume.
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Bamford has produced an extremely well researched title of a high academic standard... Overall, the book deserves a five out of five star rating and earns a place on any home bookshelf.
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Gallantry and Discipline is a superb regimental history which covers a wide range of topics on the internal composition of the regiment and the 12th Light Dragoons in the Peninsular War and Waterloo. The author draws heavily on the correspondence of the Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Ponsonby and Lieutenant Vandeleur. It is a must read for the serious student of the Napoleonic Era!
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ANDREW BAMFORD was born in Yorkshire and now lives in Derby. He holds a PhD in Military History from the University of Leeds and now works as a freelance historian and writer. As well as extensive magazine work, he is also author of the forthcoming Sickness, Suffering, and the Sword: to be published by the University of Oklahoma Press
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Panto-monium: don't snooze on this madcap 'Sleeping Beauty'
Jen Brooks, Phaedra Tillery Boughton, Andre Amarotico and Kaylee Miltersen
in 'Sleeping Beauty' at the Presidio Theatre. (photo: Terry Lorant)
When you think about the prince in "Sleeping Beauty," it's unlikely that a certain purple Minnesotan comes to mind. And yet, when the curtains open on the second edition of Panto in the Presidio next Thursday (Dec. 1), a rousing parody of "Let's Go Crazy" —with new lyrics crafted by Stephanie Brown and Richard Ciccarone— will set the tone for a compound-fractured fairy tale suited to both little ones and adults with hyperactive inner children.
Inside jokes for locals, a cast and crew chockfull of "Beach Blanket Babylon" alumni, and an antic atmosphere of non-stop audience participation are the hallmarks of this emerging annual holiday tradition which began last December during one of our many whack-a-mole emergences from the coronavirus pandemic.
"I'd been wanting to bring London Palladium-style panto to San Francisco for years," said local arts patron and executive producer Peggy Haas in an interview with the Bay Area Reporter. "But the pandemic really kicked things into gear. It was just the right time to bring something so joyous and fun to the community.
"I always like to give my artists a mission statement when they begin the creative journey of putting a new show together. Last year with 'The Magic Lamp' it was about finding hope around you. This year is about reawakening."
That particular theme made the story of "Sleeping Beauty" an ideal choice explained director Liam Vincent: "When we were trying to figure out our follow-up, there was a lot of talk about 'Cinderella,' but I just didn't feel like the stakes were high enough.
"Yes, both Cindy and Sleepy have romantic elements, but given the recent pandemic Vincent loved the fact that 'Sleeping Beauty' is about a life and death situation. The witch (played with delicious wickedness by Rotimi Agbabiaka) is out to take the princess' life. Everyone who has been through the past couple of years can relate to the idea of falling into an endless sleep and then coming back to see the world anew."
Rotimi Agbabiaka as Hernia the Witch and Eiko Yamamoto as Pacifica the Fairy in the world premiere of 'Sleeping Beauty' at the Presidio Theatre. (photo: Terry Lorant)
Unlike other holiday theater fare, be it "The Nutcracker" or "Frozen," the freewheeling, patchwork nature of panto —in which familiar stories and songs are scrappily reassembled rather than presented in familiar forms— leads to shows that are full of surprises.
"You'll have a snippet of classical music from Wagner," explained Vincent, "and then it's followed up with a little Doja Cat!"
The quick-shifting musical versatility required by the show is provided by music director and band leader Bill Keck, who held those same positions with "Beach Blanket Babylon" for 26 years. "Beach Blanket" DNA is also present in cast members including Curt Branum (the one-time pink-wigged Louis XIV now plays a female cook) and beloved 34-year Blanketeer Renée Lubin, who brings her diva pipes to the role of Queen Montgomery (her character's spouse is King Powell, natch).
Haas, who has been involved in local children's theater for decades, said that she particularly enjoys the multi-generational aspect of panto. "There are people who grow up in England seeing panto who then go back with their own kids and realize that there was a whole set of jokes that had gone flying over their heads when they were children."
"In 'Sleeping Beauty,' we're bringing back a rooster character from last year who happens to be named Pecker. I have an English friend who brought her five-year-old son last year and he kept pestering her about why the grownups kept laughing at that name until she finally had to explain it."
For director Vincent, who also worked on the show last year, the audience participation elements of the program (Audiences are provided with instructions on how, when and what to holler in that princely opening number 'Let's Go Panto!') are also a particular joy in the wake of the pandemic.
"Post-lockdown," he said, "I feel heartbroken when I see a kid in the theater who is looking at their phone screen. So it's wonderful to watch them get involved in the shouting and back talk that are integral to this form. Last year I just loved watching kids get into the show. Honestly, they were losing their minds!"
"That's something that doesn't happen at 'A Christmas Carol.'"
Panto in the Presidio: 'Sleeping Beauty,' Dec. 1-30. $10-$40. Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga Ave. (415) 960-3949. www.presidiotheatre.org
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Phone B: 07 854 5350
Stephen commenced his real estate sales career in early 2013. Prior to this he worked for Hill Laboratories. Honesty and scrupulousness are naturally built into his personality. Beyond that he is also a super friendly person. Stephen is a mature young agent based in our Lodge Flagstaff office, and he is proud to work for one of the most influential Real Estate companies in Hamilton.
You will find his energy and motivation will serve you well when you give him the opportunity to assist with your property needs.
Stephen is fluent in both English and Chinese and his remarkable communication skills also make him deliver the most honest, accurate and legal information efficiently. He is committed to achieving the best possible result for his clients.
A great reputation is everything to him!
Lodge Real Estate
Beerescourt
Claudelands
Deanwell
Dinsdale
Enderley
Fairview Downs
Greenhill Park
Hamilton Central
Hamilton East
Hamilton Lake
Harrowfield
Maeroa
Nawton
Other - Franklin
Other - Matamata-Piako
Other - Morrinsville
Other - Taharoa
Other - Waikato
Pukete
Queenwood
Riverlea
Rototuna
Rototuna North
Tamahere
Whitiora
Property Type House Townhouse Apartment Unit Cottage Other Home & Income Studio Duplex Block of units Section Self-Detached Villa Multi Unit Bungalow Retirement Flat
Price From $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $800,000 $850,000 $900,000 $950,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000 $1,800,000 $1,900,000 $2,000,000+ Price To $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $800,000 $850,000 $900,000 $950,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000 $1,800,000 $1,900,000 $2,000,000
Bedrooms from 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bedrooms to 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bathrooms 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+
Chedworth Park
Hamilton City Central
Property Type Apartment Flat House Studio Townhouse Unit Other
Price From $50 $75 $100 $125 $150 $175 $200 $225 $250 $275 $300 $325 $350 $375 $400 $425 $450 $475 $500 $600 $700 $800+ Price To $50 $75 $100 $125 $150 $175 $200 $225 $250 $275 $300 $325 $350 $375 $400 $425 $450 $475 $500 $600 $700 $800
Burbush
Other - South Waikato
Other - Waipa
Tauwhare
Property Type Bare Land Subdivision Mixed Livestock Lifestyle with Dwelling Other Lifestyle Farm Farmlet Dairy Cropping Horticulture Lifestyle Acreage Semi-Rural Lifestyle Bare Land
Price From $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $800,000 $850,000 $900,000 $950,000 $1 million $1.1 million $1.2 million $1.3 million $1.4 million $1.5 million $1.6 million $1.7 million $1.8 million $1.9 million $2 million $2.5 million $3 million $3.5 million $4 million $4.5 million $5 million $5.5 million $6 million $6.5 million $7.5 million $7 million $8 million $8.5 million $9 million $9.5 million $10 million $10+ million Price To $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $800,000 $850,000 $900,000 $950,000 $1 million $1.1 million $1.2 million $1.3 million $1.4 million $1.5 million $1.6 million $1.7 million $1.8 million $1.9 million $2 million $2.5 million $3 million $3.5 million $4 million $4.5 million $5 million $5.5 million $6 million $6.5 million $7.5 million $7 million $8 million $8.5 million $9 million $9.5 million $10 million
Land From 1 ha 3 ha 5 ha 8 ha 15 ha+ Land To 1 ha 3 ha 5 ha 8 ha 15 ha+
Hotel Motel Leisure
Industrial Premises
Office Premises
Other - Cambridge
Te Rapa
Te Rapa Park
Price From $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $800,000 $850,000 $900,000 $950,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000 $1,800,000 $1,900,000 $2,000,000+ Price To $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000 $250,000 $300,000 $350,000 $400,000 $450,000 $500,000 $550,000 $600,000 $650,000 $700,000 $750,000 $800,000 $850,000 $900,000 $950,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000 $1,500,000 $1,600,000 $1,700,000 $1,800,000 $1,900,000 $2,000,000
Land From 50 m2 100 m2 200 m2 300 m2 500 m2 750 m2 1,000 m2 2,000 m2 5,000 m2 7,500 m2 10,000+ m2 Land To 50 m2 100 m2 200 m2 300 m2 500 m2 750 m2 1,000 m2 2,000 m2 5,000 m2 7,500 m2 10,000+ m2
Floor From 50 m2 100 m2 200 m2 300 m2 500 m2 750 m2 1000 m2 2000 m2 5000 m2 7500 m2 10000+ m2 Floor To 50 m2 100 m2 200 m2 300 m2 500 m2 750 m2 1000 m2 2000 m2 5000 m2 7500 m2 10000 m2
Age Care Facilities
Retail - Non Food
Transport and Automotive
Dairy and Superette
Services and Professional
Hotels, Motels, Lodges, B and B
Wholesale and Distribution
Retail - Food and Beverages