WASHINGTON (AP) ? Americans are making a little more money and spending a lot more.
Under normal circumstances, that would be a troubling sign for the economy. But a closer look at some new government figures suggests another possibility: People are saving less money because they're earning next to nothing in interest.
Saving is already difficult because of more expensive gas and food. It's even tougher because of the lower returns ? the flip side of super-low interest rates that the Federal Reserve has kept in place since 2008 to help the economy.
Critics say the Fed is punishing those who play by the rules ? those careful enough to set aside money for savings or people who built up a nest egg and are living on fixed incomes that depend on interest.
Americans spent 0.6 percent more in September, three times the increase from the previous month, the government said Friday. Spending was especially strong on durable goods ? things like cars, appliances and electronics.
At the same time, what they earned was mostly flat. Pay increased 0.3 percent, and overall income just 0.1 percent. After deducting taxes and adjusting for inflation, income fell for a third straight month.
So to make up the difference, many have cut back on savings. The savings rate fell to its lowest level since December 2007, the first month of the recession ? and right about the time the Fed started its dramatic series of interest-rate cuts.
Considering how little you can get for parking your money at a bank, it hasn't been a tough choice.
The annual yield on six-month certificates of deposit was unchanged this week at 0.23 percent, according to Bankrate.com. Five years ago, it was 3.62 percent. If you put your money in the six-month CD today, you'd make about enough to buy a burger.
Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, said the trend could mean more spending by Americans. But it will take robust personal spending ? along with improvement in the depressed housing market ? to get the economy going again.
Ashworth said his firm is not too concerned with the decline in savings because it partly represents "a sharp decline in debt servicing costs." In other words, low interest rates mean it's cheaper to borrow money.
The Fed began cutting interest rates four years ago at the start of the financial crisis. The rate cuts took the federal funds rate, the key for short-term interest rates, from 5.25 percent down to near zero, where they have stayed since December 2008.
The central bank has said it will keep rates super-low into 2013 as long as the economy stays weak. While that means low returns for savers, it is designed to encourage people and businesses to borrow more.
Many borrowers tend to be young families who are spending most of their income anyway. The loss in interest income tends to hit older households, which are saving for retirement and counting more on bonds and other fixed-income securities.
Consumer spending is closely watched because it accounts for about 70 percent of economic activity. A sharp rise in spending over the summer helped the overall economy grow in July, August and September at the fastest pace in a year.
Still, the economy would have to grow twice as fast to put a dent in the unemployment rate, which has stayed near 9 percent since the recession officially ended more than two years ago.
At the same time savings accounts and other fixed-income investments are paying less, the cost of food and gas has gone up.
Elizabeth Smith, who works in teacher education at the University of Arkansas, has cut her monthly contribution to her retirement savings in half to meet necessities.
"Every time I go to the store, butter, cheese and milk are more expensive," she said. Child care costs for her two children have also risen this year.
On the other hand, Smith has benefited from lower interest rates. She and her husband refinanced the mortgage on her home a year ago, which lowered their monthly payments by $200, freeing up more cash.
The Fed's policies are "designed to reward spending and effectively punish savers," said Eric Green, chief U.S. economist at TD Securities.
AP Business Writers Anne D'Innocenzio in New York and David Pitt in Des Moines, Iowa, contributed to this report.


Here's where to find Philly's newest juice line, Pure Tonics.
By Emily Leaman·	 6/21/2013, 12:16 p.m.
Hat tip to Gavin at Unite Fitness for giving me the heads up on yet another new fresh-pressed juice option in our area. This time, it comes courtesy of Pure Sweets, an organic, vegan, kosher, gluten-free bakery based in East Falls, which just launched an all-organic juice line, Pure Tonics, last week.
Owner Andrea Kyan says she's been juicing at home for 10 years, well ahead of the recent juicing boom. But now that juicing's gone mainstream, she noticed that many of the fresh juice options on the market are overloaded with sugar, largely because they're so fruit-heavy. So, as with her bakery, which creates sweet treats with more healthful ingredients, Andrea decided to create a juice line that has less sugar—half as much as other juices, she says—by using mainly veggies and juuuust enough fruit to make them palatable. She also decided to use all organic fruits and veggies and to go local whenever possible; most of the produce in her juices comes from the Lancaster Farm Fresh Co-op.
Andrea got her first taste of fresh fruit-and-veggie juice on a vacation in Mexico, where she sipped a spinach and pineapple combo. "That was the first time I thought, Oh my God, this is amazing," she says. When she got home, she started playing around with different combinations until she found ones that worked—and her juicing habit has stuck ever since.
Pure Tonics takes her best recipes—14 in all, with nine available weekly on a rotating, seasonal basis—and bottles them up for the masses. Andrea cautions newbies that her concoctions aren't the super-sweet mixtures you're used to (although she can sweeten them up a tad if you wish). And while the product line is too young to peg a most popular flavor just yet, Andrea's betting on the nut milks, which, she says, taste like dessert. Her personal favorite is the Fitler Square (named for her home neighborhood, natch), which is a no-water-added mixture of Swiss chard, spinach, cucumber, fennel and grapefruit or ginger.
The juices go for $11 or $12 for 18 ounces and $6 or $7 for nine ounces. They're available to order online—you'll get your juices, made the night before delivery, three days later—or you can pick them up at Unite Fitness at 12th and Sansom and (very soon) Barre Focus Fitness in Haverford.


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Sant Gervasi de Cassoles is een voormalige gemeente in Catalonië die in 1897 bij de Catalaanse hoofdstad Barcelona gevoegd werd. De wijk ligt in het noordwesten van de stad.

De gemeente gaat terug op een kerkdorp dat voor de eerste keer in 987 schriftelijk vermeld werd. De kerk was toegewijd aan de tweelingen Gervasius en Protasius. Cassoles zou een vervorming zijn van het Catalaans Cases soles of alleenstaande huizen. Het haardstedenregister uit 1359 telt zeven huizen en een steenbakkerij. Het dorp had maar een kleine kern rond de huidige kerk aan de huidige Carrer de Sant Gervasi de Cassoles maar in 1789 lagen de meeste huizen verspreid tussen de bossen, velden en wijngaarden.

De kerk staat nog steeds op oorspronkelijke plaats maar heeft in de achttiende eeuw een extra patroonheilige gekregen: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Gelukzakken (Afortunats) of van Bonanova, naar wie ook het in 1952 geopende metrostation La Bonanova genoemd werd.

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We're Telling You There's A Chance: Peter Farrelly, Jeff Daniels Up For 'Dumb And Dumber 3'
By Angie Han/Nov. 5, 2014 5:30 am EST
It took some 20 years to get from Dumb and Dumber to Dumb and Dumber To (with detours into prequel and TV territory in between), but we may not have to wait quite so long for Dumb and Dumber 3. As Dumb and Dumber To heads to theaters, both co-director Peter Farrelly and Jeff Daniels have already said they'd be on board for Dumb and Dumber 3.
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Farrelly and Daniels engaged in sequel talk at the Dumb and Dumber To premiere this week. "Depending how this does, I could see doing another," Farrelly told Variety. "I just really enjoy this movie and working with those guys. Yeah, I could see doing it again."
For his part, Daniels sounded willing as well. "I love the Farrellys, I love Jim [Carrey]," he said. "There's great value in making people laugh 20 years ago and I hope now. And (if) you get to do it again, you get to do it again."
Mind you, it doesn't sound like there are any plans in place yet. But at least the odds look better than one in a million. In other words:
Dumb and Dumber To suffered several stops and starts before it finally came together. It was originally set up with New Line and things got so bad there at one point that Jim Carrey dropped out. Eventually Warner Bros. dropped the project and Universal picked it up instead. Carrey signed back on, Daniels and the Farrellys remained attached throughout, and now here we are.
Farrelly professed to being very pleased with the hard-earned results. "It's very satisfying," he said. "It was a hard one to do and there were a lot of bumps in the road, but it turned out exactly how we hoped it would." For his sake, let's just hope Dumb and Dumber 3 proves a bit easier.
While we wait for Dumb and Dumber 3, audiences should stick around after Dumb and Dumber To for some "postcredits gags about future sequels," according to Variety. Dumb and Dumber To opens November 14.


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Dominica to St. Maarten via Guadeloupe and Antigua.
Week 7.
Saturday 27.04.19.
There is still an awful lot of rebuilding work going on in Dominica, the result of the devastating hurricane Erma that ripped through the Lesser Antilles in 2017. I'm sure there's more tourism in Roseau but little sign of it in Portsmouth, save for a few (comparatively) small hotel and the cruise liner dock. Plenty of beach bars and restaurants to serve the passing yachting community and we found a good one, Madiba, last night. A few local beers, a lovely blue marlin fish supper washed down with the odd rum punch. We shall be moving on later today to Guadeloupe, some 50nm further north, and the island where the fictional detective series 'Death in Paradise' is filmed. Our port of call, Deshaies, should take us to some of the film set areas that might be recognisable, especially the bar, to those that have seen the series. However, before we depart for Guadeloupe there's still plenty of time for a swim, a bit of washing and lunch.
Sunday 28.04.19.
We had left Dominica at 17:15 last night. The first hour or so was relatively slow as we were still in the wind shadow of the island. Once we had gained sufficient clearance from Dominica we rattled along at 6 - 7kts in 12 - 15kts of wind. It did creep up to high teens but not for very long. As soon as we had passed the channel between the two islands and were sailing up the west side of Guadeloupe we again encountered the wind shadow and it was a case of motoring or motor sailing virtually the rest of the way to Deshaies. The approach to the bay of Deshaies is littered with fishing pots, and, not wanting to get one of these wrapped around the prop again, a constant lookout was needed to avoid them. The anchor was dropped as close to the shoreline as possible, in 3 - 4m of clear water, the bottom being a mix of sand and weed. Anchor held, bearings taken, it was time to relax. We were greeted by a small pod of dolphins and a turtle no long after our arrival and a few photographs of our surroundings taken before breakfast and the morning swim. A trip ashore to get (a very expensive) breakfast, find the shop that allowed customs clearing in and get a feel for the place. In the afternoon it was time to find 'Catherine's bar', as used in the Death in Paradise series. A Google search provided us with the exact location. It's actually called the Madras bar and restaurant. A beer and a photograph taken before returning in the evening to have a meal there, and a very nice one too. Octopus cooked poorly can be quite chewy, but cooked well is fantastic. This was cooked to perfection.
Monday 29.04.19.
The morning swim was had before going to shore to have clear customs and to get some fuel for the outboard. The shop where I cleared in didn't open until 09:00 so I decided I would clear out from the local police station. And no, it isn't the same one used in Death in Paradise, that's the local church! Clearing out formalities taken care of it was now a case of coffee before heading off for Antigua. As the passage was around 40nm we left at 11:30 with the intention of getting into English Harbour before dark. A night entry is not recommended. The first three hours went very well but the next three hour stint we slowed right down. We were now heading more or less into the wind and waves and a night entryway looking more likely. We did finally get into English Harbour at 20:00. A mooring spot was located and the anchor dropped. Not happy with it being set we tried to set it again. I wasn't happy with the way the anchor was holding but was convinced by the other crew that all was good. Taking their word we went off for an evening meal and plenty of complimentary after meal drinks (shots)
Tuesday. 30.04.19.
It was just as well the winds were light during the night because when the wind did start to pick in the morning we were being pushed back on to the quay. Quickly the engine was switched on and I tried to keep us off the quay whilst the lines were released. Anchor raised, we came back again but still it wouldn't take. A further attempt, but this time at a different spot still didn't bring the required result. Another location and this time it held, only for us to be told that we could not anchor here, reserved for the yachts involved in the racing. As the anchor was being raised the chain got caught in the gypsy and stopped. The motor had burnt out. No anchor and no fingers to moor alongside we were in a pickle. Fortunately a stretch of quay had been vacated and we began to go alongside, only to be told we couldn't. We had no option but to continue, and once tied up, explain the situation. The harbour crew gave permission to remain but had to go before the racing yachts returned. John went off to see if my make of windlass was in stock but was told that it wasn't. They could get one in but we still had the problem of not being able to raise the anchor...... even if it held! I decided that we had no choice but to leave Antigua and sail to Saint Martin and try our luck there. We knew that some of the marinas had finger pontoons which allowed us to go alongside without needing to drop the anchor.
Wednesday 01.05.19.
An excellent sail during the night, although the swell was hitting the beam and spraying the cockpit with water every so often. We arrived just outside Phillipsburg bay around 04:00, the pilot guide did not recommend a night entry so we went up and down the coastline until day break. Just after 06:00 we found Bobby's marina and went alongside the first pier that was available. I had tried calling the office on VHF radio but there was no response. The reason for this, I found out later, was that they too had a public holiday. Clearance completed with immigration, I had a choice of either walking to the Ferry Office to complete Customs or take a taxi to Simpson Bay. There were much more pressing needs on the boat so I delayed this until the following day. Unfortunately everywhere was shut due to the public holiday so I couldn't do anything about the windlass, or the boom. The windlass was removed so I could take it to the chandlers when they opened on Thursday. The boom I would leave for the time being. Mid morning we were joined by Simon and Rachael, who also completed the Arc + with us and had been sailing the Caribbean since leaving Rodney Bay in December. Lunch was taken before we set off to look at the carnival procession. Rain delayed play for the start, and I must be getting too old as I could only put up with so much loud noise. So back to the boat and then Lizzies bar for the evening.
Thursday 02.05.19.
Up early and a walk round to the ferry port to sort out customs. They handed me the forms to fill in but I didn't have a pen with me to complete them. Not wanting to go back to the boat and have to return again it was now a case of trying to find someone who could lend me a pen. Fortunately a security guard on the gate had one so, forms completed for entry and exit, they were handed back to customs. I just need to visit immigration before leaving Sint Maarten. Back at the boat an English couple from Lancashire wanted a hand slipping their boat as it was being hauled out of the water. Not a problem, and Wally, John and I assisted with the manoeuvre. Once his yacht was in the 'box' I went off to Simpson Bay to locate an anchor windlass motor. I knew that Budget Marine had one so that was my first port of call. Indeed, they had just the one in stock. Checked that it was identical to mine, I tried to haggle over the price. Initially I was given a 10% discount. Nice but I needed more. The assistant went to locate his manager, as they always do, and returned offering a further 5%. An improvement but could I squeeze more. Maybe if he couldn't find the display box and all the ancillary items, that would get the price down. Unfortunately he managed to find the box. And it was probably a good thing too. Inside, packed away, was a trip switch. Something I had failed to locate on my boat, and probably the one thing that might have prevented the motor from burning out when the chain got jammed! $1300US lighter but with a much heavier bag I returned to the yacht. The couple we had helped with their yacht had very kindly brought round a case of beer as a 'thank you' and this was placed in the fridge. I began installing the new windlass and Wally started to find a place to put the trip switch. David, from 'Wild Beast' dropped by to have a chat and to find out how progress was going. Once the windlass was completely fitted and wired up I made a visit to the chandlers to purchase a length of wire with ring terminals attached for the trip switch. This was then wired in and the windlass checked to see if we were now 'up and running', or at least the chain was! We were and this meant we could begin to think about moving off the pontoon and anchor in the bay. Last task that day. A visit to the supermarket to provision up the yacht for our 6 - 7 day passage to Bermuda.
Getting caught up in the Antigua race week after leaving English Harbour. Looks like we're leading!!!


What really got me started though was the Kodak book "How to Make Good Pictures".
The one I remember reading some time after I started enjoying photography was Kodak's "The Joy Of Photography" complete with lots of gimmicky techniques to try.
I actually picked up an old copy of "How to Make Good Pictures" for a couple dollars recently. It has a dust jacket that's the yellow of a Kodak film box. I figured it would look great on a shelf alongside a couple old Brownies.


I thought this week I'd cover the tricky issue of the all important speech!
Ok so if you are anything like me this was one of the biggest worries on the day- as a former Butlins Redcoat and Professional Entertainer it was not so much the standing up in front of everyone that had me worried but rather the fact that it was looming over what was already an emotionally draining day. I've put together a few points that I think will certainly help future grooms with their speeches, there is always a certain amount of expectation so I wanted to help out where I could!
Thank everyone for coming- even though you are paying for them to get drunk and fed they do need to be recognised! People may have travelled a long way so it is nice to give them a mention.
Thank your new in-laws. Careful here, you don't want to get off on the wrong foot! Mention some happy events that they have been a part of and be respectful, for after all you are looking after their daughter for the rest of your life so emotions will be high.
Thank the bridesmaids, comment on how beautiful they look but keep it clean!
Speak about your family, the support they have given you and maybe remember those who could not be with you on the day. This also may be the last opportunity for you to get a dig at your best man before he humiliates you in front of the whole congregation .
Nerves and emotions can and probably will get the better of you, this isn't a bad thing! In fact if you are nervous, you can even mention it- a lot of people have never done any form of public speaking let alone been given a live mic. If you err on the humble side you'll win their sympathy.
THE BIG ONE- speaking about your bride. Try to add in funny times, sad times and just generally special moments which you have shared. How you got together is always a good one to talk about. Finish it off, no matter how funny or soppy, with a heartfelt message so your bride knows you are sincere!
Personally, I think it is better if you are not reading it word for word off a piece of paper. By all means have the notes as you'll be surprised how much you forget on the day but don't make it look like you have just received it for the first time.
Don't forgot to hand out flowers or presents to those who have helped out or who have been integral to the wedding ie mothers, bridesmaids, special people who helped with the organisation etc. If you think this will ruin the flow of your speech you can always do what I did and give them out beforehand and just mention it during.
Simple right?! Well a grooms speech is meant to last for more than 10 minutes and believe me talking for that long will take planning! No one will judge you for having it shorter- remember when it is done, the party can start!!!
Hello once again and welcome to our blog! Before we get started we wanted to say a huge thanks for all those who have read, shared, liked and bought from our website- it's really helping us get the word out there.
So quickly recapping on what we have already discussed in this series of blogs- we have researched and found our top 5 UK wedding venues in their respective categories. There really are some awesome venues out there for you to hold your special day in and they are sure to impress your guests!
This week we are erring on the quirky side and looking at our top 5 Alternative UK Wedding Venues which caught our eye on the web. These will give you a different take on venues and hopefully give you some inspiration if you want to do something original.
What a marvellous vessel! The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is situated on the waterfront with magnificent views across Portsmouth Harbour to the Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth's historic Dockyard. Whether you arrive at the venue in style by speedboat, classic car or horse and carriage, you can pull up in front of the majestic HMS Alliance and start your truly unique day on the only World War 2 era submarine in Britain. If you prefer to have a larger ceremony why not have your photos taken in HMS Alliance as well as on the waterfront and enjoy the rest of your day in The John Fieldhouse Building. The architecture has a futuristic feel and with a historic submarine inside to provide another great backdrop for your day you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Whether you are looking for an intimate wedding ceremony with a difference, a large ceremony or would like a unique place for your wedding reception then The Royal Navy Submarine Museum is a great place to wow you and your guests and have a day you could never have imagined! I can imagine our message in a bottle invitations floating alongside this marvellous venue!
For more information visit www.submarine-museum.co.uk or call 02392 510354 ext 240.
Designed to be bold, The Alnwick Garden is one of the most contemporary gardens anywhere in the world. It stands apart from traditional restoration projects as a tribute to what had been before, while reviving and reenergising a forgotten landscape for the 21st century.
Nestled beneath their enchanting woodland canopy, The Treehouse offers exclusive evening ceremonies complimented by delicious locally produced food, hand selected wines and decadent cocktails. Hosting ceremonies on the decking for up to 85 guests or intimate indoor ceremonies for 60 guests. With a licence to hold marriages and civil partnerships, The Treehouse is perfect for ceremonies as well as celebrations.
The Treehouse can be hired privately in all seasons for a fresh spring wedding surrounded by trees bursting into leaf, a relaxed summer wedding with dancing on the decking, a twilight autumn wedding amidst a cascade of falling leaves or a cosy indoor winter wedding wrapped in thousands of tiny lights and warmed by a roaring log fire. Why not take a peek at our upcycled bottle lighting which would fit this venue perfectly!
The private decking bar facilities and aerial walkways provide intimate reception and entertainment areas, as well as picturesque settings for photographs.
For more information visit www.alnwickgarden.com or call on 01665 511852.
This venue in London's Piccadilly is one of the most famous entertainment venues in the world.
With a glittering history, spanning more than nine decades, Café de Paris has consistently played host to a wide variety of powerful & absorbing performers and guests, members of the aristocracy, eminent political figures, dazzling pop stars, captains of industry, superstars from the silver screen and even royalty.
A dazzling and opulent event space, Café de Paris never fails to leave a lasting impression on guests. With many original features including the grand sweeping staircases, glittering chandeliers and stunning ballroom floor, Cafe de Paris makes for the perfect space to host a wedding which is out of this world!
For more information visit www.cafedeparis.com or call 020 7395 5807.
Well look at that for a setting!
The National Marine Aquarium is a first-class venue. Their underwater world promises to add something special to your event, catering for everything from corporate events, private parties and weddings to children's parties, sleepovers and day delegates.
Once again, a nautical inspired wedding would fit right in here - check out our variety of bottle invitations to keep your invites and save the dates in the theme!
Their scientists have proven the therapeutic properties of aquariums, so why not relax in the grandeur of the UK's largest and add a stunning £22million backdrop to your event or special occasion. At the same time, you can rest easy that your booking will help to support marine conservation efforts.
Hidden away in Bath's spa quarter is a unique little venue full of 1930s character and charm – the Little Theatre Cinema!
Offering a range of packages from vintage extravaganza to a more simple and modest affair, their experienced wedding team will guide you through every step of the way to help you create a truly unforgettable day.
One of the most exciting reasons to have a Little Wedding is the use of their projection and sound facilities to add that personal touch. From starring in your own short film to walking down the aisle to your favourite piece of music, your guests will experience a wedding like no other.
They have comfortable cinema seating for up to 110 guests in the Screen One Auditorium, a generous stage area for the main performance decorated with beautiful white draping, fairy-light adorned bay trees, ornate Victorian bird cages & a dressed table with lighting & flowers for the signing of the register. There is also Screen Two which offers a more modest venue.
This is a great little venue and could help theme your invitations and save the dates- why not use cinema ticket stubs!?
So this concludes our section on UK wedding venues for the time being, I think you'll agree there are some sensational buildings out there that deserve consideration. We'll be back next week for more wedding tips and pointers, until then my friends I bid you adieu!


I'm going to keep this short and sweet. As many of you already know, I'm a member of an organization called 'Operation Love Reunited', which provides complimentary photography coverage for military families.
I recently had the privilege of spending time with the Walsh family as they said goodbye to a brother & son who is leaving to Afghanistan this month. To respect the families' wishes I will be leaving names out of this blog.
Enter our hero David LaNeve, owner of the 'Orange County Photography Center' and Op-Love member. Not only did he provide the space for this shoot as a gift to the Walsh's, but he volunteered his own time as a 2nd photographer. So David, a special thanks goes out to you for being so hospitable.
The photo's show the pain, hope, and sorrow of having a family member depart for such a task. This is especially apparent in the last few photo's in which we have our soldier sitting in the studio chair with his parents saying what they will miss most about having him here at home.
Enjoy the photos, and send out your prayers to the Walsh family for a safe return from Afghanistan for their son & brother.
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Find below the most extensive list of bowling alleys in Nebraska. We are really commited to the idea of delivering the most useful info to our potential visitors. With this intention, if you don't find a bowling alley here, we offer you to add it for free.
It is not easy to compare between all Nebraska bowling centers because they are all very good. However, we trust the opinions of our visitors and here we list the most voted and valued. Keep in mind that below you can also rate your favorite bowling centers and leave your thoughts! Choose one of the centers that you can view in the list under paragraph to review the complete contact information.
This bowling center, situated in the surroundings of Omaha, has everything required for both beginners and expert bowlers. Contact them about the leagues in which you can sign up and the equipment they provide. The easiest way to get in touch with this center is by checking the contact info that we offer you. The only thing you have to do is click on the button below these lines.
This is a highly interesting bowling center where to spend nice times with family or coworkers. It is one of the best places in NE where knock down a few bowling pins or participate in leagues. Keep in mind that the only thing we provide here is contact information as up-to-date as possible. We have no relationship with these businesses. We only are aimed to help you with free and useful information.
When you fancy playing bowling with your friends, this bowling center placed in the surroundings of the city of Fairbury is an excellent option that provides all the facilities that families expect.To get additional info related to this business, just click on the "View more" button to check the complete profile with all the contact and location information.
Practice bowling in Sutton, in this great bowling center that many lovers of this amazing hobby visit. To check more contact information and other details related to this alley, click on the title. Keep in mind that the contact info we provide here is public domain and is not always 100% updated, so we appreciate your help.
This bowling center, placed in the vicinity of Nebraska City, delivers everything required for both beginners and expert bowlers. Contact them about the leagues in which you can sign up and the equipment they provide. The easiest way to get in touch with this center is by using the contact info that we provide you. The only thing you have to do is click on the icon below this text.
When you want to participate in the best bowling leagues, or just spend a good time with your family or colleagues in NE, this bowling center is a good choice that will not disappoint you. Surely you want to view more about this business and how you can get there. It's very easy: you just have to tap on the button under this text to review the complete contact info.
If you want to participate in the best bowling leagues, or just have a good time with your family or colleagues in NE, this bowling alley is a safe choice that will not disappoint you. You may want to view more about this center and how you can get there. It's very simple: you just have to tap on the button below this text to review the full contact information.
This is a very recommended bowling alley where to enjoy good times with family or colleagues. It is undoubtedly one of the best places in NE where knock down some bowling pins or participate in leagues. Keep in mind that the only thing we deliver here is contact information as up-to-date as possible. We have no relationship with these businesses. We only want to help you with free and quality information.
If you fancy practice bowling with your coworkers, this bowling center placed in the area of the city of Sidney is a great option that provides all the facilities that fans demand.To obtain additional info related to this business, just click on the "View more" button to access the complete info with all the contact and location information.
This bowling center, situated in the surrounding area of Red Cloud, has everything needed for both people who are learning and experienced players. Contact them about the competitions in which you can sign up and the equipment they provide. The easiest method to get in touch with this center is by reviewin the contact information that we offer you. The only thing you have to do is click on the icon below these lines.
Maybe you are looking for all the available bowling alleys in a specific city. Below you can see a list of the most famous in the state of Nebraska, so you have where to start searching. Remember that you can continue improving your search with the most known bowling lanes in the different counties of this state.
Below you can check all the counties of Nebraska so you can continue navigating and looking for the best bowling alleys in the state. Once you have accessed the selected county page, you will see all the municipalities with centers and the contact info you may need. To see the complete list of counties ordered alphabetically you have to click on the link that you will see a little below.
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Workout Session | Damn Ripped!
Regardless if you are looking to lose weight or wish to improve the appearance of your body, work out sessions are a must. Through physical effort, our muscles grow and become lean, giving our body a balanced and beautiful look. At the same time, calories are burned, which means that fat deposits are consumed and it is prevented the accumulation of more fat. So, while eating right and healthy is important, you need to be aware that working out is just as important. You don't have to work out on a daily basis, as two or three times a week might do the trick in your case. But, when you do work out, do your best to make the most of it, so you will obtain the desired results. How to get the most out of your workout session? Here are some tips that will help you maximize your work out sessions each time.
Proteins are extremely important when we talk about physical effort. They are the ones that develop our muscular tissue and give our bodies everything we need to perform well. Also, if you want to get rid of excess weight, the best way to do it is to increase the protein intake and diminish carbohydrates intake. So, while carbs have their purpose into your diet, as they are transformed into energy, the number of carbs you eat on a daily basis should be much reduced. Eat sufficient proteins and you will see your muscles develop well and balanced. Plus you will have the energy you need during a workout session.
Although you didn't consider this as important, what you need before a workout session can influence your performance. Of course, you need to have your meal 45 to 60 minutes prior to your work out session, so that the food will be digested before you start doing any physical effort. This way, you will avoid any indigestion or feeling bad during training. What to eat before working out? Proteins of course, but also a sufficient amount of complex carbohydrates and healthy fats, these should all be included in your diet before any physical effort. Even if you don't have a meal, aim for a high-quality snack that can offer all of these, like one or two rice cakes with peanut butter.
What is your aim? Why are you working out? Is it for leaner muscles or slimmer body? You need to have clear goals once you start working out, as your goal will be the one that will keep you going even when things get difficult. It is not an easy task to work out with regularity, especially when you're in a bad mood, after a long day at work, when the weather is bad, and so on. There will be many challenges that could affect your performance when training or even throw you off track. Thus, you need to have a clear view of your goal and stick to it. Use it to find the motivation you need when you work out.
If you want to make sure that you will deliver a great performance during work out sessions, pre-workout boosters will help your body do so. Why use these boosters? They will improve your energy level, allow you to focus better on what you have to do, and boost your physical endurance. This is possible due to a group of complex ingredients that are carefully selected to help your body and mind during a sustained physical effort. Just make sure to find a reliable and high-quality pre-workout booster, so you won't risk anything by using obscure products. Taking such a supplement before physical training sessions, as recommended by their manufacturer, will improve the performance you deliver.
It is more than recommended to keep a log with your performances after each workout session. Write down the time you spent training, the type of exercises you made, the duration and intensity of each exercise, the calories you burned, your weight, muscle status, and other details you consider relevant. Why is this important? Well, it can be extremely motivating to see that things actually head toward your goal. In case you feel like having a low motivation level or simply want to check on how you've been doing, the log will give you a clear view of your performance status in time. Also, with the help of the log, you will manage to spot a plateau when it happens. This means that your body is not improving its performance due to the fact that it got used to the training routine. In this case, you should make some changes in the way you train, in order to take things to the next level.
It doesn't have to be something significant, but as long as you push yourself a bit more during each training session, you will continually evolve. Of course, don't exaggerate and always be aware of how your body feels. If the training session makes you feel great and you feel that you can take things a bit further, without risking anything, go for it.
It is well-known that, after a while, a regular workout routine that is the same all the time will fail to deliver the results we want to obtain. This is because our muscles learn the moves and will start performing them in an automated manner. Thus, if you want to reach a much better physical performance during workout sessions, opt for an interval training session. This means to throw in intervals of short but intense exercises, which will catch your body by surprise. Interval training is a great way to get better results and won't push your body too much either, as it will allow it to cool down a little once you get back to standard exercising after each interval.


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Crystal Insurance Co (DHA:CRYSTALINS) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
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65/2/2, Box Culvert Road, DR Tower, 14th floor, Purana Paltan, Dhaka, BGD, 1000
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Crystal Insurance Co Ltd is a general insurance company. The products and services offered by the company include Fire Insurance, Engineering Insurance, Motor Insurance, Marine Cargo Insurance, Miscellaneous and Liability Insurance.
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Domestic violence has featured heavily in the media throughout 2014. With the changes in access to legal aid and the Government's consultation: Strengthening the Law on Domestic Abuse, surely now is the time for change.
As a criminal and family practitioner, I often represent men and women who have suffered the effects of a violent or controlling relationship. Often, their home life is caught between the criminal and family court jurisdiction. However, the way in which each court manages cases involving domestic abuse can be quite different.
Take for example, cross-examination. In criminal cases if a Defendant charged with a related offence is unrepresented, the court has a duty to consider s36 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 as to whether the Defendant should be entitled to cross-examine the aggrieved themselves or whether under s38 the court should appoint a representative to question the aggrieved on their behalf. In all of the cases I have been involved with the court has used those powers to appoint a representative to protect the victim from being questioned by the accused.
In family cases, even where the perpetrator has been convicted of domestic related incidents there is limited protection from being cross-examined by their ex-partner. For example, the Judge in most cases will ensure that questioning does not cross any ethical boundaries but is this enough protection?
Special measures are considered in all criminal cases relating to domestic violence to ensure that victims and witnesses tell the court what has happened to them without fear or intimidation. This includes using live link or screens in court. In family cases no such case management is prioritised and special measures although available need to be specifically requested.
These two basic case management points must be so confusing to those whose lives are being played out in the courts.
When I speak with women and men who have been faced with court proceedings where they have been abused often mentally and physically by their partners they struggle with the process. In the majority of cases I have been involved in, both family and crime, the victim is completely trapped. Trapped by their ex-partner, trapped within a "system" and trapped in themselves having withdrawn from family and friends. So how do we learn from this?
The criminal justice system should listen to victims of domestic abuse and the court process should join up to provide a more consistent approach to these cases. Is court alone with no support the right way to handle cases? And where we have repeat offending, is the system working? Should there be one integrated court managing cases involving domestic violence as in other countries?
The changes to access to legal aid has exacerbated the difficulties that victims face in respect of feeling supported, represented and not marginalised. To subject people to a two tier process by way of proving you have been abused to even obtain legal support cannot be the way forward. On 19 September 2014 the Rights of Women were successful in their application for permission to judicially review regulation 33 of the Civil Legal Aid (Procedure) Regulations 2012, made under s 12 of LASPO. The matter should be heard before Christmas, the outcome will be closely monitored.
If you have represented landlords in the past you will know that it can be difficult to evict a tenant based on anti-social behaviour alone, as it has been a discretionary ground for possession. I have been in court on several occasions when breaches of anti-social behaviour injunctions have taken place (the landlord having used this mechanism as a last resort!), only to find the court giving the tenant one last chance to improve, before possession stage.
Anyone who has represented tenants will know that the root cause of the alleged anti-social behaviour is never as simple as that person simply wanting to cause an annoyance. On many occasions I have represented people with underlying, often untreated mental health difficulties, learning difficulties, or drug and alcohol addictions.
If you are a neighbour you will have often felt let down by the courts or the landlord, your perception is that you see someone "getting away" with their behaviour, which is disturbing your quality of life.
The Act introduces a new absolute ground for possession of secure and assured tenancies where anti-social behaviour or criminality has already been proven by another court, which came into force on the 20th October 2014.
the tenant's property has been closed for more than 48 hours under a closure order for anti-social behaviour.
The offence or breach needs to have occurred in the locality of the property or affected a person with a right to live in the locality or affected the landlord or his or her staff/ contractors. Secure tenants of local housing authorities will have a statutory right to request a review of the landlord's decision to seek possession. Private registered providers are encouraged to adopt a similar practice.
If the above test is met, the court must grant a possession order (subject to any available human rights defence raised by the tenant, including proportionality) where the correct procedure has been followed.
Unlike the existing discretionary grounds for possession, the landlord will not be required to prove to the court that it is reasonable to grant possession. The Government state that this new provision will offer better protection and faster relief for victims and witnesses of anti- social behaviour, save landlords costs, and free up court resources and time.
At present due to the discretion of possession hearings on anti-social behaviour grounds there is the opportunity for the court to hear evidence as to whether it is reasonable to make an order in the circumstances. This provides the tenant an opportunity to present any medical or other evidence in support of their case and persuade the court to use its discretion. Moving forward this situation will only apply to proceedings brought under the existing provisions. The new provisions do not provide the Court with the same discretion.
This new provision means that a court will not be able to postpone possession to a date later than 14 days after the making of the order except in exceptional circumstances, and will not be able to postpone for later than six weeks in any event.
Therefore, whether you are a landlord, a neighbour or a tenant only time will tell how the courts interpret this new provision within the Act and how much difference it will make in practice.


The latest batch of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax showcase trailers have arrived, and this time veteran Aigis and DLC characters Adachi and Marie are getting some love.
Each trailer shows a glimpse of what players can expect during each of the character's section of the game's story mode, as well as shows how each character will fight. Each trailer has something new to show, as Aigis (viewable above) has been updated for Ultimax while Adachi and Marie are new to the fighting game spin-off.
Last time, Atlus showed off Akihiko, Kanji and Naoto's updated movesets. Atlus also recently released the game's intro sequence that shows off the majority of the game's roster for fans to enjoy.
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 30th. For more on the fighting game spin-off, check out our preview from this year's E3.


July kind of caught me by surprise. June was suddenly here, and then just as suddenly it was gone.
I'm pleased to say that things are going well. I've managed to get one day off each week this month, which is much better for my overall sense of well being, and I'm working on making sure that I can continue having one day off each week moving forward.
I'm shaking things up a little on the fitness front, taking at least one class a week at my gym. So far spinning and yoga seem to be the ones that are working the best with my schedule. It is nice to break out of my usual routine every now and then, and having a class with a set start time helps me get out of bed and get a work out in on those non running days.
I'm also officially training for my first ever half marathon, which is both exciting and terrifying. Yay! New distance! Training is going pretty well, so far. After my positive experience with Chicago Endurance Sports this spring, I'm training with them again this summer. I'm maintaining a consistent running schedule, and all of my runs have been manageable so far thanks to our unseasonably cool weather. I am a little worried about what will happen when we get some real heat and humidity later this summer, though. I know this wonderful 60 degree mornings can't last forever.
Nutrition is still a little hit or miss. I fell back into some bad habits at the end of May and have been struggling with my love of junk food for the past month. I'm slowly regaining control, though. I've learned that completely cutting out junk food just doesn't work for me because it leads to binges, which leads to a lot of negative feelings, both physical and emotional. Right now, I'm trying to focus on finding balance.


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Our CATS programme is available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and you'll be able to gain anything from a full undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma to a single award in a certain module, perfect for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or simply as a refresher course.
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Arctic char photos in Greenland
Text by: Dan Bach Kristensen
Childhood memories and Arctic char in Kangerlussuaq
It is 30 years since I left Greenland, but my interest is undiminished. In the meantime, my fishing rod has been replaced by an underwater camera.
I stare enthralled into the clear water that gently flows past; the sounds of the river have a calming effect, almost meditative. The sun is shining from a clear sky and its rays play in the clear water and on the gravel riverbed.
The air is clean and dry and my gaze wanders up from the river and out through the valley. There is a vastness here and a feeling of freedom follows quite naturally. My attention is soon drawn back to the waters of the river, where several dark shadows swim at a surprisingly high speed against the current. It is August and it is the season for Arctic char in Greenland. I grab my underwater camera and move slowly out into the river.
My interest for salmon and Arctic char started during my childhood in Greenland. It is 30 years since I left Greenland, but my interest for Arctic char is undiminished. However, my fishing rod has been replaced by an underwater camera.
I visited Greenland in the last two summers to relive childhood memories and not least to film and take photographs of the annual migration of Arctic char in the clear waters of West Greenland's rivers.
Kangerlussuaq in The 70s
I was born and raised in the Greenland of the 70s. It was a time when there was a large American military base and a population of more than 2000 people in my home town of Kangerlussuaq. That is about four times as many people as live there today, long after the closing of the military base.
My childhood was a time with violent events. For example, I remember August 28th, 1976 when an American Lockheed Starlifter C-141A aircraft crashed. 23 people lost their lives here, just a few hundred metres from the school I attended. It was a tragic accident, but fortunately the good memories take up most space.
Among these are my memories of the many trips in Greenland's nature.
My father was an enthusiastic hunter and angler and he often took me with him. We travelled by foot, in the car or by snowmobile, by boat and not least, in a small Piper aircraft when we went further afield than Kangerlussuaq.
The trips in the summer months were very special, where we walked on the soft underlay in the fells with the wonderful fragrance of marsh Labrador tea. There were beautiful, deep valleys with clear river water around Arnangarnup Qoorua (Paradise Valley) and there were vast expanses and dry, clear air together with the dramatic thundering inland ice, which is constantly moving.
Kangerlussuaq, from base to village
My family and I left Greenland in 1979 and today I work as a researcher in the pharmaceutical industry in Denmark, very far from Greenland's nature and my childhood memories. But the memories from Greenland have drawn me since I left the country and I have visited Kangerlussuaq several times up through the 80s and 90s, most recently in 2011 and 2012.
Since my childhood years, a lot has changed in Kangerlussuaq as a natural consequence of the introduction of home rule in 1979 and the closing of the American air base in 1992. Especially striking is the absence of military personnel and aircraft of all types and sizes which dominated the scene in my childhood. Today, the military personnel have been substituted to some degree by tourists from all over the world. This is also a striking contrast to the Kangerlussuaq of the 70s, where tourism was limited and primarily consisted of Scandinavians. It is obvious that tourism has been prioritized and has become a source of income for Greenland.
If you move away from Kangerlussuaq and out into its surroundings you soon find yourself in the wilds of Greenland. In contrast to the town environment, nature is more unchanging and it is here I re-discover the elements that are such a large part of my childhood memories; the mountains, the valleys, the clean air, the smells and the flora and fauna.
Musk-oxen in Kangerlussuaq
And yet nature is not completely unchanging. Particularly striking is the great number of musk-oxen in the protected area around Arnangarnup Qoorua. At one time during my last visit to Greenland we counted 69 animals from where we stood and you some-times have the impression that you find yourself in the middle of a cattle ranch for musk-oxen.
It is hard to understand that there weren't actually any musk-oxen in the Kangerlussuaq area until the 1960s. At that time, 27 musk-oxen were moved to the area and since then they have multiplied and there are now thousands of individuals.
Willie the musk-ox
Willie was a legend among the original 27 animals. In 1969 Willie started to visit Kangerlussuaq, apparently interested in human contact. But Willie was a temperamental gentleman and after several confrontations with the locals, Willie was reluctantly caught and hauled away from town.
However, Willie soon returned to Kangerlussuaq and continued to confront the locals. Among other things, Willie attacked a man who was carrying a child in his arms and I have often heard the story of how Willie attacked my pram with me sleeping inside. Naturally, I don't remember anything, but my mother recounts dramatically how she brought the pram to safety on the stairs up to the apartment block where we lived while Willie gave the banister a good trouncing.
In the end Willie was shot by my father on the order of the local law enforcement. It was an unpopular decision among the inhabitants of Kangerlussuaq, but I imagine a small part of Willie lives on in Kangerlussuaq's musk-oxen even today.
Greenland never let go
There are many memories and it was a great privilege to grow up close to the impressive and untamed Greenlandic nature. This is nature in all its grandeur and ferocity which makes room for reflection and humility in a changing world that moves forward at a fast pace.
These memories of Greenland give me peace in my busy day and I look forward to my next visit to this beautiful country in the north, where I grew up.
Greenlandic Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus)
Arctic char are widespread all over Greenland. Like the ordinary brown trout (Salmo trutta) the Arctic char is found in a migratory form that spends its adult life out at sea and then migrates up to spawn in fresh water and a land-locked, resident form that spends its entire life in freshwater lakes and rivers.
The resident form lives in lakes and rivers and has a modest size because it spends its life in the nutrient-poor, fresh-water environments found in the Arctic regions.
In comparison to this, the migratory form can exploit the rich larder that is found along the coasts of Greenland and individuals weighing more than eight kilos have been caught by anglers in Greenland.
Kilo-for-kilo, the Arctic char is one of the strongest of the salmon fish and it is also a superb fish for eating. The Arctic char is therefore much-coveted by anglers. Add to this the fantastic and unique natural experiences Greenland can offer and it is clear why fishing for Arctic char is exceptional.
The migration up the rivers to spawn takes place in the summer months and at that time it is possible to see the well-nourished Arctic char in clear rivers as they migrate towards the spawning grounds where they were born several years earlier. The Arctic char's spawning dress is a characteristically dark back with lighter spots and the belly varies from light to deep shades of orange and red.
Angling in Greenland
Angling in Greenland requires a licence. Angling is limited or forbidden in several places, primarily around the spawning grounds. Seek advice from local tour operators and authorities.
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Dan Bach Kristensen was born and raised in Greenland. He is a freelance photographer/videographer in his spare time, specializing in underwater takes.
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Michelle (Richter) Roman has been mayor for the City of Lockport since her win in the special election of 2018 and again in 2019. She is, and has always been, a go-getter. She has always set her standards very high, and continues to use these same standards to fight for positive change, as the mayor of her hometown of Lockport, NY. Michelle was born and raised on Niagara St. as the youngest of nine to Bill and Katie Richter. Michelle and her husband, Derek, raised their sons, Joshua Richter and Derek Jr. from their home on Cherry St. Michelle is a 20+ year veteran public school teacher devoted to advocating for students and their families. She holds the public interest very close to heart and believes a strong community is supported by strong, compassionate residents. Michelle is an active member of the local VFW Auxiliary Post 2535, as well as a volunteer for our public flowers and gardens. She understands what it takes to work together to create a positive impact. Michelle is passionate about being a part of our local community and advocating on behalf of her neighbors throughout the city. She continues to fight hard to bring transparency to the local government, by including more representatives of our neighborhoods and wards to committees and boards. She creates and implements ways that enhance our neighborhoods through beautifying our streets and parks. Michelle believes collaborating with city unions and department heads, residents and business owners, as well as community organizations and other government agencies improves city services. Please explore the site to find out more about Michelle Roman and her vision for change in our community.
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Da'Leon Ward to Transfer From Texas Tech University
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Ashley Wirz, KKAM.com
On Tuesday evening, Texas Tech junior running back Da'Leon Ward announced that he will be entering his name into the transfer portal and will be leaving Texas Tech University.
Ward was suspended indefinitely by coach Matt Wells in mid-March, which may have played a role in his decision to transfer from the school.
In his three seasons for the Red Raiders, Ward finished with 769 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
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Burma a country where military dictators are ruling for about 50 years by ignoring public mandate. The army generals are most corrupted and become multimillionaires. None dare to talk or comment against the barbaric activities of the ruler. The living standard of the people of Burma is under human standard despite the country is full of natural resources . The army generals are becoming rich day by day by selling the natural resources for their own accounts.
NLD is the biggest opposition party which won public mandate in 1990 National Election by 85% votes. The military junta not only declined the result of the election but also kept its leader Nobel laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in jail for many years. After 20 years the barbaric junta again hold a diabolic Election in November 2010. But Junta did not allow NLD to contest in the election under guidance of Suu Kyi. Rather she was kept under house arrest until the election was over. Not only the people of Burma but also world communities including UN, EU, ASEAN, USA etc., did not accept the result of the election because Junta did not allow international election observers and deterred Suu Kyi and its Party , NLD from contesting in the election. The junta trickfully attained the votes of the distressed Rohingyas by luring that junta will provide them red cards after election.
But persecution on Rohingyas is increasing even after election. Junta hoodwinked the vulnerable Rohingyas by giving false commitments. Most of the minorities those who denied to vote them became victims of the junta's harsh persecution. But none dared to for fend the barbaric military junta. Holding of 2010 election was just eye wash and an attempt to appease the people of Burma and the world communities.
However, people of Burma raised voices in 1988 and hold street demonstrations against the tyrant military dictatorship. But eventually the mass uprising -1988 in Burma was failed due to many reasons. Lost hundreds of lives in the uprising -1988. The people of Burma should realize and clarify the reasons for the failure of the mass uprising-1988. Now the people of Burma should look an effective strategy to afresh mass uprising against the atrocious ruler.
Recently people of Tunisia raised harsh voice against their tyrant ruler and eventually the president of Tunisia and his family escaped the country and sheltering in Saudi Arabia. Currently the people of Egypt are holding street demonstrations against their dictatorship President Husne Mubarak. He grabbed power illegally for 30 years and he is alleged as a most corrupted person in Egypt. He imposed curfew all over the country. But the furious people of Egypt defying the curfew and intensifying street demonstrations day by day and they vowed to stay on the streets until Husne Mubarak resigned.
Already lost more than 100 lives during the mass uprising . The world communities come forward and expressed their solidarity with the people of Egypt and Tunisia. That's why I must say that people of Burma should take lessons from such mass uprising and try to afresh mass uprising in Burma too in order to forcing the military dictators to step down for ever and restore a substantive democratic government in Burma.
The two veto power owners China and the Russia are blundering by patronizing the Myanmar junta which is against humanity. But it is doubtless that people of Burma will attain global support and sympathy during the uprising and crisis in future.
It is also an exemplary lessons for the rulers of China who for the moment are keeping their people happy with economic growth and prosperity. Should that stop the people will realize that they lack true liberty and democracy. That must be the greatest nightmare of the Communist rulers of China. They are already busy censuring the internet news coming from Egypt.


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Maros is a town in the South Sulawesi province of Indonesia close to the provincial capital of Makassar. It is the capital of the Maros Regency.

Maros is the location of the  Indonesian Cereals Research Institute, a branch of the  Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Research and Development.

In 2012, regional cement producer PT Semen Bosowa Maros began construction in Maros of a new clinker plant estimated to cost over $300 million. The clinker plant was expected to help the cement company increase production in the region in response to the growing demand for cement to support construction activities.

Maros Water Park is in Maros.

Rock art in caves
Nearby to Maros, in the area of the Maros Regency to the north of Makassar, are Pettakere cave and other prehistoric caves that contain significant rock art. Research suggests that the rock art is of considerable archaeological significance.

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Regency seats of South Sulawesi


Lieutenant Colonel Dameon CREARY was born on 19 April 1976 in St Mary, Jamaica. He was the last of ten children for his parents. He completed secondary education at Oberlin High School and Wolmers Boys School.
He enlisted in the Jamaica Defence Force in February 1996 and successfully completed Young Officers' Training at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone in 1997. He was awarded the Commonwealth Award for exceptional performance in training.
Over the years Lieutenant Colonel CREARY completed military training in several other areas. These include International Intelligence Officer Course, USA; Royal Engineers Troop Commanders Course, UK; Caribbean Junior Command and Staff Course, Jamaica; International Officer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Phase I & II Course, USA; International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigation Regional Training Conference in Canadian Forces Base Borden, Canada; International Atomic Energy Agency's Regional Training on Foundations and Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Facilities Course, Peru; United Nations Humanitarian Civil-Military Course, USA; Law and Armed Conflict and Human Rights Course, USA and the US Army Command and General Staff Officers Course, USA.
He has held a number of military appointments including Infantry Platoon Commander, Infantry Battalion Intelligence Officer, Adjutant and Records Officer, Infantry Company Second-In-Command, Regiment Training Officer (1 Engineer Regiment (JDF)), Squadron Commander, Director of the Jamaica Defence Force Technical Training Institute (JDF TTI), Detachment Commander of the Jamaica Defence Force Military Training Wing, Second-In-Command, 1 Engineer Regiment (JDF).
Lieutenant Colonel CREARY has participated in numerous local and regional training exercises to include Exercise Peace Keeping Operations North in Guatemala and Dominican Republic. He has significant experience in military training and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and was instrumental in the gaining of initial accreditation by the JDF TTI.
Lieutenant Colonel CREARY is the recipient of the Medal of Honour for Meritorious Service.
His civilian education includes a Bachelors of Science Degree (Hons) in Management Studies; Masters of Science Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies and Masters of Military Arts and Science. He is also a trained National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET) auditor and assessor.
He is married to Jacqueline and has three children (Dameon, Dania and Jaida). His hobbies include listening, watching and taking part in sporting activities.


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Boosterism as history
Reviewed by Dan Wick
Stephen Ambrose's new history of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad is triumphalist history at its most beguiling. The story is exciting—the first railroad to span a continent; the largest engineering project of the era and one that joined the eastern, midwestern and far western United States for the first time.
The cast of characters is vast—from Abraham Lincoln to Grenville Dodge, from Theodore Judah to the Sacramento Big Four (Mark Hopkins, Leland Stanford, Collis Huntington and Charles Crocker), and from the hundreds of surveyors and civil engineers who designed the railroad to the thousands of workers, Irish and Chinese, Union and Confederate veterans, who laid down the tracks and pounded in the spikes.
Ambrose is an old and talented hand at writing exciting narrative history. The author of 22 previous books—including Citizen Soldiers, Americans at War and the brilliant Undaunted Courage, about the Lewis and Clark expedition—he invariably brings passion and insight to his subjects.
Why, then, is Nothing Like It in the World such a disappointment? Partly because he adds nothing new to the story; partly because his writing frequently degenerates into crude boosterism; but mostly because the story he tells is just too triumphalist, extolling the virtues of the railroad and its builders and largely ignoring the enormous human costs that accompanied its construction, especially to the Plains Indians who got in the railroad's way.
Take his writing style. It's all very well to admire the strength and stamina of the men who did the heavy labor, but a passage such as this is unforgivable: "Their waists were generally thin, but oh those shoulders! Those arms! Those legs!" Elsewhere he seems to be striving to emulate the language of the citizen grunts of World War II whom he so rightly admires. There is a plethora of unnecessary "damns" and "hells" and references to "those guys," which tends to create a curious impression of blurred anachronism, as if the author were writing for a 1946 issue of True magazine.
Almost all of Ambrose's heroes were Indian haters. "We've got to clean the damn Indians out or give up building the Union Pacific Railroad. The government may take its choice," wrote General Grenville Dodge, the driving force behind the Union Pacific. Chief surveyor for the UP, Arthur Ferguson, was even more direct: "I have no sympathy for the red devils … May their dwelling places and habitations be destroyed. May the greedy crow hover over their silent corpses. May the coyote feast upon their stiff and festering carcasses, and the sooner the better."
The book's incessant boosterism becomes tiresome: "Americans were a people such as the world had never before known. No one before them, no matter where or how they lived, had such optimism or determination." A trite comment that possesses the added disadvantage of being completely unprovable. What, for example, of the soldiers of Napoleon's Grande Armée as they marched close to 100 miles a day to defeat the Austrians and Russians at the Battle of Austerlitz? Surely their optimism and determination matched that of American railroad builders.
Perhaps Americans, and especially Californians, have been contemplating their own navels far too long; perhaps we have become too engrossed with the powerless, the marginal and the mute. America is a great country. What's wrong with celebrating that fact?
Nothing. Still, patriotic celebration should be distinguishable from historical discourse. Historical triumphalism, on gaudy display in Ambrose's latest book, is not necessarily incorrect. But it is necessarily incomplete.
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