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There is one definite trend I am seeing in this season of Mad Men, which is the storylines are moving away from the usual artistic television to something more mainstream. The story telling was simply fantastic this time, and things move so fast that an hour seems more like 20 odd minutes.
There was a lot of compare, contrast, and reminisce this time. Set against the background of Don going on something like a drug induced high after winning the Clio, the episode brought back some interesting flashbacks, much like the Dick Whitman flashbacks we had a couple of seasons back. We essential get to learn that Don had actually conned his way into Sterling Cooper. In fact, this was the last scene of the episode. And this was the scene that put the first interview scene into perspective. At some level, Don and the 24-year old guy had one thing in common - a reason to get into the building. Nice episode.


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This is one of those claims that actually made me raise my eyebrows, you know, like “Listening to Mozart will make your baby smarter.” It’s also the claim that I hear breastfeeding critics deride the most. So what’s the deal with breastfeeding and intelligence? Will breastfeeding really make your baby smarter? Well, first of all let’s just acknowledge that intelligence is not really determined … Read More Will breastfeeding *really* make your baby smarter?
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June 30, 2021
The Top 15 Presents For 15 Yr Old Boys
Finding gifts for that special someone can sometimes be a challenge, but that's why we are here to help you out! Below we've provided a list of our recommended Presents For 15 Yr Old Boys. Many of our friends and family are pet lovers and owners and a pet can bring joy and excitement into the lives of pet lovers all over the world. We know proud pet parents cherish their pet and love him or her unconditionally, so what could be better that a gift starring their beloved pet?
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Finding gifts for that special someone can sometimes be a challenge, but that's why we are here to help you out! Below we've provided a list of our recommended Presents For 15 Yr Old Boys.
Many of our friends and family are pet lovers and owners and a pet can bring joy and excitement into the lives of pet lovers all over the world. We know proud pet parents cherish their pet and love him or her unconditionally, so what could be better that a gift starring their beloved pet?
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13. Custom Pet Towel
14. Pet Plush
Are you going to a baby shower soon and need a cutesy, unique gift to bring? Or perhaps, a young loved one is grieving the loss of their pet? Then a personalized pet Book is a fantastic gift.
Made with accurate, bright, colorful illustrations of your pet that you get to customize, your personalized book is sure to captivate children and even adults. That’s not all - you can include multiple cats, dogs, or both in one story to accompany your pet and can add yourself into the story, too! Wrap up your furry friend’s exciting storybook adventure in hard or softcover, or both if you’d like - the more the merrier!
Imagine: you’re walking in the crowded city, rushing on your way to your destination when suddenly, a striking swoosh of color catches your eye. Even though you’re short on time, you stop to take a closer look and you see that what caught your attention were the bold custom pet socks that a passerby was wearing. On their socks was a smiling image of their pet, and the background behind their pet was bright pink.
Understandably, you now want a pair of those socks, but the only thing is, pink may not be your style. Well, no need to worry about that because we have over 50 backgrounds that you can choose from! Maybe a serious mosaic background is more down your alley, or a goofy, lighthearted pizza pattern. We’ve got it all!
Now you can show off your four-legged furry friend wherever you go on your two legs with your new comfy, cushioned custom pet socks.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to stay safe and healthy by wearing a mask or face cover in public! While masks are a necessary safety precaution, you can also put your own spin on your mask to make it a fashion statement, too. Artsy people may take the DIY route, for example, while someone in tune with the wild side may prefer animal print masks. But what about masks for pet lovers like you and your loved ones?
Don’t worry: we have pawsome custom pet face masks and scarves that are perfect for you! As usual, when designing your face covering you’ll have the artistic freedom to choose a pawfully cool background. Both our masks and scarves are breathable, washable, and reusable; a great alternative to the hassle of finding a new disposable mask to wear each day and an even greater way to broadcast your pet love!
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You can let everyone know what a big deal your pet is with a custom pet portrait! Wherever you hang your custom artwork, your tiny pet’s big personality will radiate through and be felt by everyone in the room. Our canvases come in three sizes to fit in any space:
- Small (12”x16”)
- Medium (16”x20”)
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Don’t forget to customize the background once you’ve picked a pet painting size (the mosaic pattern is appropriately artsy for pet portraits)!
You could also give custom pet art as a pet memorial gift to a friend or family member so whenever they look up to their wall their furry friend’s face can greet them and send a smile back down.
It can be hard to get up early in the morning for work sometimes, and a cup of coffee is what a lot of people need to fully wake up. But wouldn’t you love to get a smiley feeling along with that boost of caffeine for a good start to your day? If so, a personalized pet mug is just what you need.
A pet has the personality of a big clown, and seeing the grinning face of your pet on your mug can brighten your day all the same. For all of our pet loving donut-dunkers out there, you should consider designing your mug with a donut patterned background! You can spread the custom mug joy with your friends, family, and coworkers too; a custom pet mug (or any of our custom pet mugs for that matter) is perfect for any occasion - holidays, office parties, birthdays, you name it.
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For your Happy Howlidays you can decorate your tree in a special way with a personalized pet ornament. Or, give a pet ornament to a loved one as a gift - it makes a wonderful addition to anyone’s holiday decorating.
You can customize the design of your pet, and of course, select the background (we have a whole set of background patterns devoted to the holidays, perfect for your ornament design!). What’s more, you can then choose whether you want your ornament to be round, snowflake, heart, or star-shaped. If you’re giving ornaments as gifts to family and friends, this comes in handy so you can tailor each ornament to each individual’s personality.
Even though pets don’t have hands, your pet can feel like he or she helped to decorate in some way because they’ll be the highlight of the tree on your custom pet ornament!
The holiday gift fun continues with a custom pet stocking!
Add some extra Christmas cheer to your house with stockings starring your pet, which you can customize with his or her name! Your pet is sure to appreciate having a haul of goodies hanging on the mantel Christmas morning, and if you really want to go all out, you could even get a handmade personalized pet Christmas sack to fit a whole bunch of festive treats.
Stay warm and snuggly while relaxing with your pet with a custom pet blanket!
This plush, fleece blanket, which features an image of your gorgeous pet on one side, comes in three sizes that work perfectly in a pet bed, as a throw blanket on the couch, and even as a king-sized bedspread.
Anybody could always use another blanket to keep warm with (especially one that stars their lovable pet - who wouldn’t want that?), so get a friend or family member a blanket for their birthday or just because! Whatever the occasion, they’re sure to fall in love with their new custom pet blanket.
“Two peas in a pod” is the way to go - good things often come in twos, so why separate them from their better half? Spaghetti and meatballs, PB and J, pet blankets and pillows - one simply isn’t the same without the other by its side.
So, if you’re thinking about getting a custom pet blanket for yourself or another pet lover in your life, don’t forget to get a pet pillow or two along with it! Your custom pet will be a dazzling splash of color on your couch, bed, loveseat, or otherwise, and is super squishy and comfortable! Pillows come in your choice of two sizes: 18”x18” and 20”x12”. Also, remember: you can put your own artsy touch on your pillow to make it extra special to you or the person you’re giving it to by selecting a background to go behind the realistic image of your pet. (We love the modern, understated feel of the solid colored backgrounds!)
Show off your pet everywhere you go by carrying your essentials in a custom pet Tote! Our totes are super versatile and could be used as a purse, a book bag, for traveling, or for shopping. Whichever way you decide to use it, you can be sure your pet bag will last for as long as you need it to, as it’s made of durable 100% spun polyester fabric.One of our extraordinary Presents For 15 Yr Old Boys.
When someone asks, “who are you wearing” they are usually asking what designer brand is the clothing you’re wearing. However, if you’re wearing custom pet clothing, you can answer that question with, “I’m wearing my pet!”
Flaunt your pet’s charming face on:
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These days, our cellphones are basically an extension of our hands. They go with us everywhere and contain a large portion of our lives - work, entertainment, communication, and more. You need to protect your cell phone, as it’s such an integral part of our daily lives, but what should you protect it with?
A boring, impersonal phone case? No!
pet lovers like you are anything but boring, and we’re sure that you’d love our custom pet phone case. A refreshing pop of color starring your pet, your custom phone case will not only be adorable but is also sure to be durable and effective in protecting your precious phone.
Just the idea of how awesome your phone case designed by you will look makes our tails wag!
Perhaps your pet loves the pool and the beach. Alternatively, they may run when it's bath time! Either way, the next time you and your pet are near the water make sure you have a custom pet towel handy! Your 30”x60” cotton terry cloth towel will be super soft and perfect for drying off with or laying across the sand to tan. You’ll never have to wonder which towel is yours again when it stars your precious pet!One of our suggested Presents For 15 Yr Old Boys.
14. Pet Plush
Memorialize your beloved pet in the form of an pet plush. This pet stuffed animal can be customized with a bandana or t-shirt with a custom message on it that’s personal to you or the person you are giving it to.
A pet toy is a visual reminder of a furry friend that any pet lover can put on their desk at work or snuggle with at night to always have a piece of their pet, even when he or she is gone.
15. Pet Jewelry
Do you know a pet aficionado who loves to accessorize with bling?
Then pet jewelry is a great gift idea for them.
Maybe their taste in jewelry is more understated and simple; a pet pendant would be an excellent choice in that case.
Or, perhaps they like loud, bright jewelry? Colorful pet earrings are a fantastic gift for them.
Best Gifts For A Special Someone: What Will You Get?
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A 22-year-old man suspected of raping and using a cord to kill his 9-month-old daughter was arrested by Tennessee police Wednesday.
Christopher Paul Conway was charged with homicide and aggravated rape in the death of the toddler, the Clarksville Police Department said in a statement.
A cord was wrapped around the girls neck and was the cause of her death, police said.
Authorities originally responded to the child’s home on Tuesday after they received a 911 call about CPR being performed on the girl.
The girl was then taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities said an investigation of the death led to the arrest of Conway, who is being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $100,000 bond for the rape charge, FOX17 reported.
Online jail records don't indicate whether Conway has an attorney.
Conway's Facebook page indicates he's an Army combat medic from Grand Bay, Ala. and is a married father of twin girls, The Leaf Chronicle reported.
Neighbors told the newspaper the girls were twins, and a vehicle with Alabama plates was in the driveway.
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'It’s eating him from the inside out' - Mother's horror at flesh-eating canal bug
A MOTHER has told of her horror after her teenage son picked up what she called a flesh-eating bug after swimming in Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock.
Rachel Sneddon said a gaping wound developed in 15-year-old Eamon’s back after he took a dip.
The hole, about the size of a €2 coin, appeared last Saturday night, and within three days a second similar one had opened beside it.
“They told me Eamon got the bug from swimming in the dirty water in the Grand Canal Dock,” said Ms Sneddon, from Ringsend.
“It’s eating him from the inside out. They couldn’t stitch it up because they don’t know what they’re dealing with.”
Dozens of young children and teenagers have taken to the city’s waterways to cool off in the hot weather.
Mother-of-one Ms Sneddon said Eamon loves the water and had been swimming in the dock on Friday night.
He noticed a lump on his back on Saturday.
“It was red and lumpy above his hip, like a hard lump, so I put a light plaster on it,” she said.
By Saturday night the lump had burst.
“There was all this black stuff coming out of it so I took him to Temple Street Hospital’s emergency department,” said Ms Sneddon.
Hospital staff cleaned the wound and dressed it and told them to return on Monday for another dressing.
However, by Tuesday night a second hole had appeared beside the first one.
Eamon hhas been put on a course of strong anti-biotics and told to visit hospital every second day to have his wounds dressed.
The dock area is visible from the window of the family’s nearby apartment.
Ms Sneddon told the Herald: “Hundreds of them go swimming there every day from May onwards. They’ve been doing it for years.
“Apparently there’s a notice not to swim there, but I never heard of it.”
Eamon said he normally swims in the dock every day during the summer and wears a wet suit “to protect against disease and bugs”.
The secondary student, who has just completed his Junior Cert, said he became ill once before from the dock water.
“I got an ear infection last year, but I thought that was just a once-off thing,” he said.
Now the soccer-mad teenager, who follows Liverpool, has been banned from the water and from all sports for the rest of the summer.
“I can’t play soccer or any sport. I can’t go near the water or swim,” he said.
“I’ll just have to walk around all day or sleep.”
Ms Sneddon said that publicising her son’s infection has put many of children off swimming in the dock, despite the good weather.
Yesterday, however, there was still a handful of teenagers happily diving into the dark green water beside a lock leading to the Liffey.
The teenagers, wearing wetsuits, socks and runners, showed no concern about the risk of infection or the fact that they were diving in directly under a no-swimming sign.

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Sekondi, Aug. 06, GNA - The Judicial Committee, of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, on Tuesday set aside the decision of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council in 1999 to destool Nana Ngoa Anyima Kodom II, Chief of Bibiani and the Krontihene of the Traditional Area. Mr Justice I. K. Esantsi, Counsel for the Regional House of Chiefs, read the Judicial Committee's ruling on the issue at its sitting in Sekondi.
The Committee ordered the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council to re-constitute its Judicial Committee to sit again on the destoolment charges preferred against Nana Kodom.
The ruling said all the four kingmakers of the Traditional Area, filed a writ with the Traditional Council to destool Nana Kodom but only three out of the four thumb-printed the writ. The Committee said two out of the three signatories of the writ later withdrew from the case.
It said the action to destool the Krontihene should have been initiated by majority of the Kingmakers and not by a single person. The Committee declared the earlier decision of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council as null and void.

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Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Jeffrey Bassett to the Kitsap County Superior Court on Tuesday.
Bassett is replacing retiring Judge Jay Roof, who served since 1994, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
Bassett has had a solo practice — primarily focused on family law — in Bremerton since 2010. He previously served as the senior counsel at Palace Law Offices, the release states.


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Washington, D.C.- A few days ago, the governor of Michoacán, Silvano Aureoles Conejo, made public his meeting and alleged conversation with the chairman of the Standing Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff; the US official’s team made it clear that the state president violated the strict secrecy rules governing private conversations in Washington.
It’s not the first time Aureoles has broken protocols. Last year, he spread videos on social media urging nationalized Michoacans to vote for Biden, in a clearly interfering act.
According to a note from However,
“I got the impression that Congressman (Schiff), chairman of the committee, is very knowledgeable about the issue because he told me, ‘What is happening in Mexico is very serious.’ He agreed with me that democracy in the country is at risk… There was a phrase he used: ‘This has to shake up American politics,'” Aureoles said, describing Schiff’s alleged reaction.
At a press conference on Friday, Aureoles said that, in the meeting with Schiff, which he said lasted 45 minutes, he gave him a dossier of alleged confidential evidence showing how criminal groups terrorized the electorate to force them to vote for Morena in the June 6 “narco-election” in Michoacan.
According to the Michoacan politician, the California Democrat reportedly told him that “there is some reserve” and “prudence” in raising the issue of violence and narco-power in Mexico because the Biden administration needs the AMLO administration’s cooperation on migration.
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Schiff’s office corroborated the meeting with Aureoles, but strongly refuted his account of the conversation, which, he stressed, was private.
“We don’t comment on private meetings, but it’s not a true account of the discussion,” Lauren French, Schiff’s spokeswoman, told me, denying Aureoles’ claims.
The unusual rebuttal was in response to my question asking to corroborate Aureoles’ unilateral version that Schiff reacted “worriedly” to his claim that Mexico is becoming a “narco-state” and Morena a “narco-party,” exclaimed that he was going to “shake up U.S. politics” and claimed that it was not the right time to address the issue with Mexico.
In his capacity as chairman of the powerful House Standing Select Committee on Intelligence, Schiff is one of a handful of lawmakers with maximum “security clearence,” which gives him access to secret intelligence information. The committee he chairs has jurisdiction over 20 federal intelligence-gathering departments and agencies, including the State Department, FBI, CIA, NSA and DEA, among others.
Schiff receives people who ask him for an appointment and whose opinion he considers important to listen to. But they are private meetings, for non-attribution. By making public the content of his conversation with Schiff, which he first did on his Twitter account, Aureoles violated the strict secrecy rules governing private conversations in Washington.


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> Never had a bubble to burst about the pompom - I've read enough to know of its limitations, but I still think that another forty years of development could have resulted in a very useful infantry support weapon. But, let's leave it at that, it didn't happen. >
Not so fast. I still want to know how this could
have happened. In a nutshell, the larger the bore of the gun, the heavier the barrel, the heavier the breech and chamber, the heavier the carriage, the heavier the limber laden with projectiles. A unit of infantry in a dense forest or in the mountains dragging an artillery piece along crude twisting trails was going to be limited in what size gun could accompany it. And that meant what size rounds. In the tropical forest or jungle during the Philippine Insurrection, the bush and timber did much to neutralize the effect of such small projectiles.
Send us guns that will fire larger rounds than the Hotchkiss 1.65-inch (42mm or 2-pounder) mountain gun [shown above], the soldiers exorted. Given the unsat nature of its Hotchkiss 3-inch bigger brother [a second glance at the photo above tells me those rounds are larger than 1.65-inch ones, so that piece may
be the bigger bro], the U.S. Army purchased the Vickers-Maxim 2.95-inch mountain gun, a piece that the British Army wanted no part of. Similar cries for a gun that would shoot farther or faster simply would have led to a substantial weight gain: the adoption of a heftier recoil apparatus or split trails or automatic firing had its cost in weight, not to mention all the extra ammo one needed to bring along when the automatic gun was pumping out rounds, pom-pom-pom-pom.
Okay, so you’re no longer in the jungle or mountains (or both). It’s now 1916 and your lads are going over the top and across no-man’s land. The ground is busted up plenty, with mud and craters and other nasty obstacles. What wheeled crew-served gun is going to negotiate that morass? And even 16 months earlier, before such ruination occurred, a crew-served pompom supporting an infantry attack would have been tres conspicuous and quickly annihilated. Yeah, 1-pounders (37mm) did serve in an infantry support role, but they were not
automatic guns. See how this French Mle 1916 hugs the ground on its tripod.
A wheeled carriage was also available, but deployed mostly in defense, where it was too small to be much good. The irony is that such a small gun was only useful when used offensively, i.e., where it was size-limited as much as possible to provide a smaller target and its role equally finite. After the conclusion of the war, in the American army the M1916 37mm gun died a slow death. In WWII, the M3 37mm “antitank” gun did see useful service in the Pacific, mostly firing canister against the insane mass charges to which the Japanese all too often resorted. I’ll stop here, but do note the limited postwar roles these guns had, leading inevitably to their desuetude, not to mention the non
-automatic nature of such pieces. History does not support your contention, but I’m willing to consider your always interesting argument. But you in turn have to be willing to write at greater length to support that argument.
> A 150mm mortar in use by Boer forces at the siege of Ladysmith, listed as being in the hands of the Transvaal at the outbreak of the war. >
As regards the photo, clearly taken from a movie—look, there’s bearded Brad Pitt under that very
broad-brimmed hat—the mortar shown is quite old and certainly a deal larger than 150mm (6 inches), when you compare the bore with the physical features of the men grouped around it. The report you quote mentions rounds 8 or 9 inches—203 or 230 mm—in diameter when their shattered fragments were reassembled. The trunnions on the piece are clearly located just behind the breech, as on the 8-inch mortar used in the American Civil War about 40 years before (note the wooden quoin used to elevate the latter piece at the muzzle).
I like the photo of your granddad. A shotgun toter, eh? He must have been a close-in fighter and in action a ferocious gorilla....no, no, I meant to write guerrilla


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Earlier this month, Luke Christopher earned rave Booth reviews for Broken People, an empathetic joint exploring the effects of emotional baggage on romantic relationships. Based on its chorus, a soulful sampling of Emeli Sandé‘s Rivers, the-newly-released Follow Rivers sounds like it’s going to be a similarly heartstring-tugging affair, but it soon becomes clear that this cut has a split personality. When the first verse rolls around, the West Coast buzzmaker’s beat shapeshifts into a minimal, trap-infused arrangement as he spits about the hedonistic pursuits that distract him from his dreams of rap superstardom. Despite—or perhaps because of—the drastic tonal shifts, the pieces add up to a harmonious, uniquely effective whole. This promo single isn’t attached to a larger set, but we’ll keep you posted on Christopher’s plans as further details emerge.
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Vietnam’s automobile supply, both domestically manufactured and imported, is estimated to be 400,000 vehicles, while average domestic consumption is less than 300,000, reported the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
As a result, car manufacturers are slashing prices to attract buyers. Toyota has cut down VND20-40 million (about US$863-$1,725) for its Fortuners and Innovas. Meanwhile, Audi, Subaru and Chevrolet also cut prices from VND80 million to nearly VND300 million (US$3,452-$13,000).
Although this is considered the highest price cut within the market in 2019, it is only limited to high-end segments, and average car buyers still cannot afford such models even at the current discount rate.
Reportedly, the number of imported cars in 2019 would reach nearly 150,000 as the year ends, while locally assembled cars would be 330,000.
The Decree No. 116 which is expected to be effective in early 2020 would create incentives for automobile imports and encourage car manufacturers to expand factories and increase capacity.
It is expected that demands for cars will be up 20 percent in 2020. However, car prices might remain high as manufacturers are likely to wait for incentive policies to be issued, such as exemption on domestic component tariffs and corporate income tax.
According to automakers, plummeting prices are a sign of overstock and there would be more big discounts towards the end of the year as new models are introduced.


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Monmouth County Freeholders want you to “Know Before You Go” to the beach
Before you head to your favorite beach and boardwalk in Monmouth County this summer, there's information that you need to "Know Before You Go."
There's no doubt about it, we are heading into a new normal and a different kind of summer than any of us are accustomed to seeing this time every year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent rules, regulations and guidelines in affect across the state.
Monmouth County Freeholders have organized all of that information for each of their beach towns so you can go on your computer or mobile device at home and check on what's open and closed before you take a drive to your favorite summer spot.
Freeholder Director Tom Arnone explains that by taking a look at visitmonmouth.com before you hit the road, you'll know information including which beaches are open and which ones are closed which is just as important for residents to know as tourists who visit the Jersey Shore.
"Before you get in your car and you come from the north or the south, know before you go because you could be wasting a trip. You could come all the way to one of your favorite destinations and drive all the way to one of our popular beaches and see that you can't get on this week, this week you might not be able to get on," Arnone said. "Instead of coming all the way down here and being angry, we're going to give you the tool to know what's going on. Is it all seasonal badges, are they limited daily? Are there parking changes?...all those will be on our county website."
In Belmar, Mayor Mark Walsifer knows that many people who've been stuck at home are excited and ready to head to the beach and boardwalk this summer.
"When that sun comes out and it's up to 70 degrees, it's like trying to hold the ocean back," Walsifer said. "People are cooped up and they want to get out and come walk on the boardwalk."
When you come to the beach in Belmar, Mayor Walsifer asks that you follow the rules so their beaches can stay open all summer.
"We don't want the governor before July 4th weekend to say 'you guys can't handle it, we're shutting everything down'," Walsifer said. "We need the cooperation from everybody. You can come to the beach and have a good summer, but you have to help us out too and you have to take a little bit of responsibility and social distance for us."
Freeholder Director Arnone warns tourists who like to visit the Jersey Shore and Monmouth County beaches that there's a new normal this summer with new rules to be followed.
"Come to the Jersey Shore but know that it's different and respect our law enforcement when they tell you it's different because they're going to tell you it's different," Arnone said. "That's going to be their new job now. They've always done it very well but now they have an added burden on them."
Monmouth County collected more than $23.7-million in beach revenue last summer which was an 11-percent increase from the summer of 2018.
With an economy at the Jersey Shore and across the State of New Jersey in some trouble, it won't be easy long term for a typical thriving summer community like Monmouth County long-term.
"It's going to be tough but people have to realize that it won't effect municipalities this year, it's going to be in their 2021 budget and that's going to be a big issue but ultimately safety and health come first," Arnone said. "We have to take care of that first. Am I trying to make the best decision for both (health and economy)? Absolutely, but if I see something's not right, I have no problem changing it real quick."


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The Prime Reasons for Taxpayers to Outsource Tax Return Filing Services
Do you know what taxes are? Surely, all of us are cognizant about taxes as all of us are required to pay them. If you haven’t started to pay for tax returns and you want to learn more about it, then peruse this article further.
Definition of Tax
When we talk of taxes, we refer to the compulsory levies and charges that are collected by the government. Taxes play very significant roles in the daily operations of the government as it is used in funding not only its day-to-day operations and national security but also in furnishing quality public education and in financing the diverse infrastructural projects such as the construction of roads, schools as well as bridges. What do you think would be the quality of public services would be receiving the moment the government would fail to collect these taxes? That is why, penalties and punishments are implemented for those who evade and delay in paying their taxes. For those who are having issues when it comes to the filing of their tax returns, then the best thing that they can do to ensure timely and efficient tax return filing is to outsource this particular task to a legit, licensed and dependable tax return filing service provider.
Filing of tax returns causes lots of inconveniences and headaches due to the numerous processes that you need to carry out such as sorting of the tax codes, making balances of your tax liabilities, deductions and exemptions, computing the amounts as well as completing the needed legal forms and documents. If tax preparations and filing is harrowing for individual taxpayers, the more it is for companies and organizations. Well, you can do away with all these processes by obtaining the reputable services of tax return filing service providers. Nowadays, there are lots of service providers that showcase this kind of services to companies, individual taxpayers and organizations in filing their tax returns.
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If you want to experienced all the benefits showcased in here, then hire only legit and reputable tax return service providers.


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124 Keto Dairy Free RecipesPage 2 of 11
Some on the keto diet choose to eliminate dairy products. It might be because they are lactose intolerant and dairy products upset their stomach because they can’t be properly digested. For others, too much dairy causes inflammation or a stall in weight loss.
There are substitutions that can be made. For example, coconut cream can be used in place of heavy cream. Coconut oil can be subbed in for butter. Luckily, there are many dairy free options out there like nut milks, cream cheese, yogurts made from nuts; however, not all of these substitutes are keto friendly. Manufacturers tend to add carbohydrates in order to replace the dairy. We are left to make our own keto dairy free meals. Here is a collection of my favorite dairy free low carb options.
An easy grilled chicken kebab recipe that is full of Eastern flavors - turmeric, chiles and garlic - yet very simple to make.See the Recipe
A tangy low carb BBQ sauce you can slather on ribs, steaks, pulled pork and pizza! So many delicious ways to use this keto barbeque sauce.See the Recipe
A pulled pork recipe that is sugar free, makes the best pulled pork sandwiches and is worthy of any BBQ sauce you want to slather it in. This keto...See the Recipe
A recipe for bacon mayonnaise is one food everyone on the keto diet should learn how to make. Also called baconnaise, this spread is easy to make and...See the Recipe
A deliciously thick and crispy vegan keto waffle that can be made with just 4 simple ingredients and under 5 minutes!See the Recipe
If you want a juicy medium rare steakhouse steak cooked in the comfort of your home, you need to cook it sous vide! Sous vide steak allows for a...See the Recipe
A refreshing margarita you can sip on anytime of year. Crisp sweet cucumbers paired with tangy lime create this ridiculously good sugar free, keto...See the Recipe
This keto side dish is to be enjoyed any time of year, but for the holidays these keto maple mustard green beans are simply fabulous. Green beans are...See the Recipe
Everyone loves BACON! Especially on the keto diet, so I created a cookie with the flavor of maple paired with maple syrup. This keto cookie will...See the Recipe
This keto teriyaki chicken recipe will be your favorite when you crave take-out. In this one pan recipe, chicken thighs are pan seared and tossed...See the Recipe
Chicken Schnitzel is a thin slice of chicken fried in avocado oil. It is breaded in almond flour and ground pork rinds to create a low carb crispy...See the Recipe


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It is almost midnight, and the city is now very quiet. From the balcony where I am sitting, I can see the mild glow of the street lights reflecting off the tarred road. I hear the whoosh of waves beating on the rocks, a sound amplified in the stillness of the night. The children are asleep after the day’s hustle. Though I call them ‘children’, they are all grown up.
Hassan is a strapping young man of twenty-seven and has just started his own business – hard to believe, isn’t it? Walid is nineteen, looks as burly as Hassan and believes he has no more growing up to do. Faiza, your little princess, is twenty-two and it is because of her that we are all here this weekend.
Is it not strange that for the first time in fifteen years, we will be here together again on October 1st? I wonder if this day carries any special significance for Faiza. She was touched much more deeply than anybody else. Hassan went to boarding school shortly afterwards; Walid was young, too young to remember those tumultuous times.
I remember many things, too many things, things I don’t want to remember: Mama and her harsh words, Big Brother and his sudden hostility.
I can see the bedroom again as it was on that morning, many Octobers ago. Faiza barges in, in her customary manner, throwing a greeting as she bounds up to the bed where you are lying.
“Daddy,” she says, “you promised that you would get me the doll today, today.”
I scold her, “Your daddy is resting today. It’s a public holiday.”
Faiza leans against the bed. She traces squiggles on the bed sheet with her finger. Her legs are crossed at the ankles, her lips pushed out in a pout. She peeks at you from beneath her lowered lids. You groan and roll out of bed. “You children will not kill me,” you mumble. You never could say ‘No’ to that face of hers.
“Instead of you to rest, you want to go racing around town hunting for a doll,” I say to you.
“It wouldn’t really be hunting, because I remember the shop where I saw it. It is near your tailor’s place.”
“Really? In that case let me go with you and pick up my dress from the tailor’s.”
Smiling, you say to me, “Look at the person who has been telling me to rest.”
We leave a few minutes later, with Faiza hopping after the car and telling us to hurry. Walid asked for a toy car but I will persuade you not to buy it because he takes them apart as soon as they get into his hands. I have threatened to have the carpenter make him a toy car carved out of wood. He cried the day I told him that.
Though the streets are not busy, there is quite a lot of traffic near the shop because it is very close to a bus stop. I enter the shop with you to make sure you do not buy Walid a toy car he does not need – and I succeed (though you buy coloring books for him and Faiza).
You see a pack of gel pens and you insist on buying one so that you can write “from daddy with love” on the inside cover of the books. While you are paying for the purchases, I go to the tailor’s shop. I find the tailor hemming the dress. He is done in a few minutes. As I emerge from the shop, I hear shouts coming from a group near the bus stop.
One man breaks away from the group and yells something about “monkey dey work, baboon dey chop”. He is followed by a policeman who says, “My friend, stop shouting at me.”
“Wetin? Na by force? I no get money for you, period!” the man says, still shouting.
“Your mouth dey sharp like razor because I have not dealt with you,” says the policeman.
“You can’t do anything!” the man replies, and strides past me.
“Let’s go,” you call to me, unlocking the car.
“These policemen,” I mutter. I get into the car. As I twist around to grasp my seatbelt, there is a loud bang accompanied by the explosion of glass. I scream and shield my head with both hands. Glass falls all over me, stinging my hands. I can hear people shouting. I raise my head. The windshield is gone.
“What was that?” I ask you. You are leaning back on your seat, eyes shut as if thinking of a suitable answer. There is blood on the head rest of your seat. I am looking at your face, thinking you might just turn to look at me and say, “Why is everyone shouting?”
There are people all around the car, all talking really loudly. A hand rests on my shoulder and voices ask me, “Madam, is this your husband?” “Where do you live?” These strangers help me get home; they watch the car until your family gets there. Their kindness contrasts sharply with your family’s attitude towards me.
Your mother and brothers change suddenly. They are bitter that you were killed so carelessly and eager to control the little wealth you and I have put by. They want the bungalow too.
I find myself fighting off my in-laws with the fury of a tigress defending her cubs. When the battle finally ends, every iota of strength I have within me is gone. Each morning, the thought of eating, talking, going to work, taking the children to school and sorting out your affairs simply exhausts me.
I send Hassan to boarding house so he does not have to witness the ugliness. Walid sleeps, eats and plays through it all. Faiza clings to my side, ignoring everyone and everything.
She holds onto the coloring book you bought for her as if your spirit were shut between its pages. She sometimes sits quietly for long moments, deep sadness in her eyes. I try to think of ways to comfort her, but what do I say?
I do not know how much she knows about the incident but she asks at intervals, “Have they arrested the policeman yet?” I say to her, “Soon, they’ll catch him”. That is the only answer I give each time she asks about the policeman.
Finally, I lie. I tell her that he is in prison. I start believing it myself. I add to my fantasy a mad policeman. It makes more sense to your little princess and me that way.
Each year, on September 30th, I sit on this balcony and watch October 1st arrive. Somewhere in my head, I believe that perhaps if I write a letter to you while I wait for sunrise, the next twelve months will be easier to live through.
Your little princess will be married by this time tomorrow. My father will stand as her guardian and give her away (your family cut us off after the battle over inheritance). When I enter her room tonight, I see the coloring book on her bedside table. The pictures inside are as plain as they were the day you bought it. Your writing is still on the inside cover: To Faiza, from daddy with love. I think she will take it with her to her new home. I smile.
Faiza has her coloring book and I have my letters.

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Restaurant inspection update: Rodents, dead mussels and garbage-can lettuce
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals is responsible for inspecting food establishments such as grocery stores, restaurants and convenience stores, as well as food processing plants, hotels and motels. (Photo illustration by Clark Kauffman/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
In the past month, state and county food inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and grocery stores for hundreds of food-safety violations, including flying insects, a garbage can used to wash lettuce, rodent infestations and a restaurant owner who reportedly “did not understand the basics of food safety.”
The findings are among those reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, which handles food-establishment inspections at the state level. Listed below are some of the more serious findings that stem from the 1,000 inspections at Iowa restaurants, stores, schools, hospitals and other businesses over the past four weeks.
The state inspections department reminds the public that their reports are a “snapshot” in time, and violations are often corrected on the spot before the inspector leaves the establishment. For a more complete list of all inspections, along with additional details on each of the inspections listed below, visit the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals’ website.
Three Samurai, 1801 2nd St., Coralville — During an Aug. 10 visit, inspectors cited the restaurant for 20 separate risk-factor violations, which is an extraordinarily large number of serious violations tied to a single inspection. Among the violations: A food worker was handling cooked appetizers with his or her bare hands while placing them on customers’ plates; milk was being held at 50 degrees and cut lettuce was being held at 60 degrees; a cooler was unable to maintain proper cold-holding temperatures; the dishwashing machine was not reaching the required temperature to sanitize dishes; sushi rice that must be disposed of in a timely fashion was not marked with the preparation time and had to be discarded; there was no designated person in charge who was present in the restaurant; house-made, perishable foods stored in coolers were not date-marked and had to be discarded; the person in charge of the restaurant appeared to have no knowledge of time and temperature controls necessary to ensure food safety; cooked fried rice was holding at room temperature on a kitchen counter and no one could say how long it had been there; and there was dried food debris on the food slicer, although it had not been used that day. The inspector also noted other violations that did not fall into the category of serious, risk-factor violations. Among them: Frozen raw salmon was left on a counter at room temperature to thaw; multiple containers of seasonings and sauces in squeeze bottles had no labels; a cook was working without a hairnet; and the scoop used to pull ice from the ice machine for customers’ drinks was stored on top of the ice machine. The inspection was classified as a routine inspection but stemmed from a complaint that the inspector ruled was unverifiable. Many of the violations were of the same nature as those noted during the last routine inspection in 2019.
Best Western Regency Inn’s El Ranchero, 3303 S. Center St., Marshalltown — During a July 27 visit, inspectors observed ant-and-roach pesticide sitting on stored, clean plates above a food-preparation table; a kitchen worker was packaging tortillas with his bare hands; and items such as cooked rice, cooked meat and beans, cooked pork loin, cooked beef tongue, cooked roasts, cut lettuce mixtures and fresh salsas inside the walk-in cooler were not marked with any date of production or any date of disposal. Also, the person in charge was not a certified food protection manager; a large pan of cooked meat and beans prepared a day before was holding at 64 degrees inside a cooler; bags of commercially prepared scrambled-egg mix were seen thawing on the counter at room temperature; multiple boxes of tortillas, onions, rice, and beans were stored on the floor throughout the kitchen; and food-preparation sink was leaking into a pan of stagnant water. The inspection was prompted by a complaint but classified as a routine inspection. The complaint pertained to general sanitation, food temperatures, and pest control, and was deemed by the state inspector to be partially verified.
Tasty Tacos, 6326 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines — During a July 29 visit, an inspector observed that the sanitizing fluid mixed to clean dishes and utensils was too weak; the beans held in a food warmer were averaging 111 degrees to 127 degrees, which was too cool to prevent spoilage; the meat and bean mixture prepared the day before was not date-marked; the steak meat next inside a reach-in cooler was covered in foil and should have been placed in a freezer; the back door near the employee storage and kitchen areas had visible air gaps; there were no test strips available to check the chlorine-based sanitizer; and there was no handle for the hot-water faucet in one of the bathrooms. The inspection was conducted in response to a complaint from a customer who had reportedly become ill after eating at the restaurant, but the inspection was classified as routine. The manager told inspectors the restaurant had not received any complaints but did have one reach-in cooler repaired earlier in the week as it wasn’t working properly. The complaint was deemed unverifiable. The state inspector wrote in his report that the manager could not provide any documentation showing the restaurant had been monitoring the temperatures of food and so the use of timers was discussed. The manager indicated he would “consider” using timers, the report states.
Floyd Valley Hospital, 714 Lincoln St. NE, Le Mars — During a July 27 visit, an inspector noted that containers of bleach and a container of bathroom cleaner were being stored “directly next to or above food-contact surfaces” in the kitchen, with no barrier. Also, chili that had been cooked the night before was inside the walk-in cooler and was still holding at 59 degrees and had to be discarded. The hospital kitchen also discarded sliced melons and yogurt that were being held above the minimum allowable temperature. The inspector noted that shredded spinach, shredded cheese, sliced turkey and sliced tomatoes on the sandwich bar all measured 52 degrees to 59 degrees. The kitchen manager said those items would not be discarded and would be served at lunch that same day. If they hadn’t cooled to 41 degrees by the time lunch service ended, the manager said, they would be discarded.
Thunder Lanes, 810 E 1st St., Sumner — During an Aug. 11 visit, an inspector cited the establishment for having many food items that were “not adequately protected,” an apparent reference to construction dust and debris caused by a remodeling project that was initiated at least two years prior to the inspection. The report also noted “missed opportunities for handwashing” by the staff; “many violations and repeats” that were not specified by the inspector; foods that were not properly date-marked to prevent spoilage; mold in door gaskets; and a food-preparation board that smelled “greasy” and was heavily soiled with “blackened growth.” In her report, the inspector also noted there were “many gaps and openings” around the building, and said walls and ceilings were incomplete, and the flooring was “broken up in a number of areas.” She also noted “vast areas” that might harbor pests, and pointed out there was a “large amount of rodent droppings” found in cupboards and around the grilling area. She cited construction dust throughout the area, as well as soiled clothing, food containers for to-go orders that were improperly stored, plumbing that was in a state of disrepair, exposed ground and gravel in the interior of the building, a large amount of general debris, flooring that was marked by greasy build-up and old food particles, and mouse droppings that had not been cleaned up. The establishment “needed to be thoroughly cleaned,” the inspector wrote.
Casey’s General Store, 825 Flindt Dr., Storm Lake — During an Aug. 12 visit, an inspector cited the establishment for a freezer door that was in poor condition and allowing ice to form and build up on boxes of food; for having no certified food protection manager the previous two months; for workers who washed their hands only after donning gloves; for boxes of food stored in a walk-in freezer that were open and not protected from contamination; and for failing to date-mark the food used to prepare submarine sandwiches.
Homer’s Sports Bar & Grille, 1911 S. Federal Ave., Mason City — During an Aug. 12 visit, an inspector cited the establishment for keeping prime rib sitting at the top of a cooler, at 55 degrees, rather than on a lower shelf to prevent cross-contamination; for a walk-in cooler that was holding food at 46 degrees, which was too warm to prevent spoilage; for taco meat that was being held in a crockpot at 77 degrees, which was far too cool to prevent spoilage; for holding other taco meat at 80 degrees; and for having shut off the water to the kitchen’s hand-washing sink due to a leak.
Hy-Vee Foods, Highway 34, Albia — During an Aug. 11 visit, an inspector cited the establishment for having no currently certified food protection manager and for having failed to date-mark cooked brats, breading, a cooked rice dish, lasagna, and boiled eggs to prevent spoilage.
Fast Break, 2580 Naples Ave., Iowa City — During an Aug. 11 visit, inspectors cited the establishment for hot dogs and tornadoes that were holding on the roller grill well below the minimum required temperature of 135 degrees that would prevent spoilage; for several prepared food items in the refrigerator had been held past maximum allowable time of seven days and had to be discarded; and for multiple items that were not date-marked to prevent spoilage.
New York Gyros, 808 7th Ave., Marion — During an Aug. 9 visit, inspectors cited the restaurant for nine serious risk-factor violations. “The owner did not understand the basics of food safety,” according to the inspector, and also was “not familiar with the employee health requirements.” Prepared items were held more than 24 hours without being date-marked; employees handled food with their bare hands; there was “no sanitizer” in the building; and there was no certified food protection manager on staff, the inspector reported.
Subway, 2302 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City — During an Aug. 9 inspection, the restaurant was cited for failing to have a certified food protection manager on staff or available to answer questions. The report also made note of meatballs for sandwiches that were held at 111 degrees, which was too cool to prevent spoilage; a bottle of glass cleaner and a wet sanitizing cloth that were left on a cutting board alongside the meatballs; a lack of sanitizing solution; and flooring under the equipment on the food-prep line that had a build-up of food debris.
The Bohemian, 1029 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids — During an Aug. 5 inspection, the restaurant was cited for holding butter, sour cream, sliced ham, chicken wings and chopped chicken salad for more than seven days. Also, several items in the walk-in cooler were not date-marked; red cabbage was stored by raw meat; baked potatoes were sitting on a tray left at room temperature and were about 60 degrees; workers were not washing their hands at the appropriate times; and short ribs that were “thrown in a warmer” were holding at 120 degrees and had to be reheated to 165 degrees.
Tokyo Bay Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 1931 Sears Ave., Waterloo — As the result of an Aug. 5 visit, an inspector reported that “due to numerous foodborne-illness risk-factor violations today, the person in charge needs to review what their duties and responsibilities are in this facility.” Among the violations: a large tub of pasta cooked the previous day was in a walk-in cooler and was measured at 56 degrees, having not yet reached the required minimum holding temperature of 41 degrees; there was no date-marking process in place for foods prepared on site; four large trays of eggs were sitting on a shelf by the grill and were being held at 78 degrees and had to be discarded; cooked chicken, cooked tempura shrimp and vegetable items were being held at room temperature and had to be discarded; a large plastic garbage can was being used to hold washed lettuce and without being sanitized before each use; several bins of cooked pasta prepared in recent days were not date-marked and the staff was unclear as to which of them had been prepared first.
Nina’s Café 93, 820 E 1st St., Sumner —During an Aug. 4 inspection, the restaurant was cited for raw poultry that was stored above ready-to-eat items; a contaminated food-preparation board where chicken was cut; sauces that were labeled as needing refrigeration were stored at room temperature; food items that had no date-markings; and “many food safety errors, many violations” noted by the inspector but not specified. The inspector reported that no sanitizer buckets were set up in the kitchen and wiping cloths were being reused without any sanitizing solution. Many plastic containers that were meant to be single-use containers were being reused, and the area around the mop sink was “very smelly” and was infested with “many flying insects.” Also, the ventilation hoods were heavily soiled and dripping with grease.
Baroncini, 104 S. Linn St., Iowa City — During an Aug. 3 inspection, the restaurant was cited for several dead mussels that were found in a bucket alongside live mussels. The violation was corrected by having the person in charge remove all of the mussels that were dead. The inspector also noted that the kitchen’s commercial meat slicer had an excessive amount of food debris built up on the blade; there were no shell-stock tags for some of the mussels; Krazy Glue and a burn ointment were stored in the rings and molds used by the kitchen staff for food arrangements; and meat inside a cooler was not being held at a cold enough temperature and had to be discarded. Also, containers were stored while still wet and were not allowed to completely air dry before stacking; untreated wood two-by-fours were used on the pizza preparation table as bumpers to keep food items from falling off the table; the restaurant had no chlorine test strips for checking sanitizer concentrations used for cleaning; food splatters were observed on the ceiling; and the restaurant’s last inspection report was not posted in a conspicuous location where it could be easily read by the public.
Hy-Vee Foods, 2540 Euclid Ave., Des Moines — During an Aug. 3 visit, the inspector observed that the inside of a microwave oven was visibly soiled with accumulated food debris; the handwashing sink was not stocked with paper towels; a container of pulled pork from July 26 was stored beyond the allowable seven days; shell-stock identification tags were not stored with the displayed oysters; cooked noodles from July 31 were still on hand and holding at 50 degrees; multiple containers of food, including taco meat, General Tso chicken, and meatloaf, were not marked with their preparation dates; and employees’ open cans of energy drinks were seen on top of sour cream containers in the kitchen area. This inspection was the result of a complaint regarding the improper date-marking of deli cheese, but was classified a routine inspection. The complaint was deemed unverifiable by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. The restaurant manager agreed to re-train employees regarding date-marking procedures.
Hy-Vee Gas, 4018 W. Lincoln Way, Ames — During an Aug. 3 visit, an inspector observed that numerous hot foods were not being held at a safe temperature, including cheese spuds at 121 degrees; sausage bagel sandwiches at 109 degrees; an egg-cheese-and-bacon muffin at 124 degrees; a french toast sandwich with sausage at 108 degrees; and several other items. Also, the establishment was not filling out logs as required by public health regulations, and the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen was not operational.
Texas Roadhouse, 5130 Sergeant Road, Sioux City — During a July 29 visit, an inspector observed that one of the meat coolers was not plugged in. Meat that had been placed in the cooler about 30 minutes prior to the inspector’s arrival was measured at 48 to 50 degrees. Also, the salad cooler that was holding cheese was holding food at 55 to 60 degrees. Sinks intended for handwashing had bowls being stored in them; the “clean” plates that were stored were visibly unclean; the high-temperature dishwashing machine was not properly sanitizing the surfaces of dishes; several flies were seen in the food-preparation area; several cutting boards were visibly stained and deeply grooved, making them difficult to sanitize; and areas of the storage room were not clean.
Hy-Vee Foods, 2900 Devil’s Glen Road, Bettendorf —During a July 28 visit, an inspector noted that the sanitizer used in the Market Grille and at the Starbucks kiosk was not mixed properly and was not strong enough to sanitize surfaces as intended. Also, a pan of tomatoes in the deli area was more than a week old and had to be discarded; two “clean” knives used in kitchen area behind the Asian Food station were visibly soiled with food debris; several of the handwashing sinks throughout the store had no paper towels; and one of the racks inside the walk-in cooler had a build-up of grime and a mold-like substance. In the retail store, the inspector found seven cans of infant and toddler formula that were past the use-by date and had to be discarded.
Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th St., Cedar Rapids — During a July 22 visit, inspectors noted that one cooler was holding milk at 55 degrees; another cooler was holding butter at 58 degrees; raw hamburger was stored above cooked meat inside a walk-in cooler, creating a risk of cross-contamination; a sink intended for handwashing was blocked by a dirty-towel bin and by wet towels inside sink basin; house-made herb oil and chicken thighs were dated July 8, indicating they were well past the seven-day limit; and the dishwashing machine wasn’t properly sanitizing dishes. Also, a pan of frozen salmon was found “on the floor in the basement of the No. 2 freezer,” and the most recent inspection report was not posted in a conspicuous area for customers to read.
Hy-Vee Foods, 3800 W. Lincoln Way, Ames — During a July 21 visit, inspectors noted that the inside of the ice machine was visibly soiled, and the surrounding area was soiled and marked by stagnant water. A sink intended for handwashing was blocked by a cart full of trays; the cleaning solution in a three-compartment sink was not properly sanitizing dishes as it had zero measurable sanitizing fluid in it; and several food products in the Market Grille area were held longer than seven days, including macaroni and cheese, baked beans, salsa and pico de gallo. Also, the restaurant was not following sushi-preparation protocols to ensure a safe food product, and four containers of expired infant formula were found.
Cabos Cantina & Grill, 1500 E. LeClaire Road, Eldridge — During a July 20 inspection, the restaurant was cited for holding a pan of refried beans, as well as a pan of rice, at room temperature for several hours; a pan of hard-shell tacos was being stored on top of an open garbage can in the kitchen; both of the sinks intended for staff handwashing were being used to clean or store utensils and containers; a can of chemical glass cleaner was stored next to pan of cooling refried beans; a can toxic stainless-steel cleaner was stored on top of “clean” plates in the kitchen; a reach-in cooler on the cook line was holding foods between 47 and 54 degrees, despite being set to the coldest level; one of the coolers had a build-up of food debris and grime and required additional cleaning; and the dishwashing machine was not sanitizing dishes by either heat or chemicals. Also, the kitchen floor and the floor of a walk-in cooler floor were visibly soiled with a build-up of food debris and required additional cleaning.
King’s Pointe Waterpark Resort, 1520 E. Lakeshore Dr., Storm Lake — During a July 16 visit, an inspector noted that “several food contact surfaces were not clean to the sight or touch,” but he did not elaborate. Also, several unspecified items in the walk-in cooler were being held at temperatures above the minimum of 41 degrees; other food was being held past the use-by date; house-made gravy was being held near room temperature; some unspecified items in the cooler did not have proper date-markings on them; unspecified kitchen equipment was visibly soiled; and the establishment’s license was expired.
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Beginning Friday, travelers entering state will be asked to provide travel declaration form, including travelers on Highway 191 north of Monticello
Beginning Friday, April 10, travelers entering the State of Utah will be asked to complete a COVID-19 travel declaration form when entering the state. The form will be sent by a wireless emergency alert to cellphones when motorists enter the state in nine locations, including in San Juan County on Highway 191 north of Monticello.
No specific detail is available on the specific site north of Monticello, but a location north of Monticello will allow the system to collect information from travelers who enter the state from several locations in San Juan County, including Highways 191, 491, and 163.
Other locations where travelers will be “geo-targeted” include interstate highways I-15, I-80, I-70, and I-84 at the state lines, Highway 89 near Kanab, Highway 40 near Vernal, and the Salt Lake City International Airport.
When motorists stop driving, they can go to a website (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/c7bfcd7771134d72803ea210e7a17409) to fill out the travel declaration.
The survey includes a number of questions primarily focused on the respondent’s health history, including if they are symptomatic, have had a COVID-19 test, and where they have traveled over the past two weeks. The survey also asks for name, birthdate and contact information.
The form states: “Each person 18 years of age and older entering Utah must submit an electronic State of Utah Travel Declaration Form, as ordered by the Governor, to inform individuals of Utah's current COVID-19 related restrictions and declare information that will be used by the Utah Department of Health to help track and trace COVID-19 infections that may arise from persons who enter the state of Utah from national or international travel.”
State officials state that the travel declaration form “is not an effort to penalize people. This is an effort to inform.
“We can take stricter steps if we need to, but when people know the right thing, they tend to do the right thing.”


I WAS RECENTLY BORING MY editor, Jeffrey Klineman, about the 40th anniversary of Woodstock and its hippie generation. I took great joy in waxing nostalgic about this special phase of my life, and about the people I’d spent time with who had also been lucky enough to live through that era. You see, I was one of the 500,000 who actually attended those glorious days in Bethel, N.Y.
Although millions more try to make the claim they were there, we who attended know in our hearts the true impact that the event had on us. (Also, there were sign-in sheets, so if you’re walking around talking about the mud but you weren’t really in it, all will be revealed someday.)
So what does this have to do with beverages? Nothing, really, except for the way that the Woodstock generation revealed itself to be an endless marketing opportunity for soft drink companies, and because the merest mention of me in bell-bottoms is enough to get that pesky Klineman off the phone.
Yet here I am, obliged to write my column, and so I figured I’d write about those years through the eyes of a beverage publisher-to-be.
In 1969 there were few choices when it came to imbibing. At Woodstock, we carted in tap water in gallon jugs, and lots of cans of Coke, 7UP, root beer – and cases of beer and cheap wine. In the mud, life was simple.
Having graduated from Woodstock and survived college, I headed for what was supposed to be a brief adventure in Europe. Little did I know I’d spend the next seven years traveling throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the U.S. – and how much of that trip, carefree and idyllic as it was, would come back to me when I started working with all of you.
You see, each country had beverages that reflected its culture. I was particularly intrigued by all the nectar and fruit based drinks that were offered. There was a unique drink in bulb shaped glass that I loved. Years later, I was re-introduced to that elixir, Orangina. Then there was that water I had in a town called Evian. I also spent many a day at the Heineken brewery in Amsterdam sampling the wares, as well as the cheeses that constituted sustenance for a hippie-on-the-go. My mountain village outside of Innsbruck had a fantastic brew, Adambrau. “Glauwine” accompanied the apres-ski experience throughout the Alps. The wines and liquors of Europe were a joy to behold, each bottle capturing the essence of its region.
Returning to the states for the last three years of my travels, my fondest memories were the Coors runs that we took to bring the “Rocky Mountain High” back East. We’d leave Breckenridge with VW buses filled with Coors and head back home to be greeted with great jubilation. See? Even then, I was working to expand their distribution. I marveled at these new plastic bottles when I returned from overseas. Great concept, I hoped it would stick. I vividly remember my time in Tucson, Ariz. as one of the “enhanced” water we created by adding flavoring to tap water. I guess we were 20 years ahead of our time. Having a bottle of soda, on the open road in a convertible, symbolized the spirit of the times.
Despite the troubles we’ve faced since then, I always look back to that time as a kinder, gentler era that symbolized a generation. Woodstock will always hold that special place in my heart. Happy 40th.


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Toyota’s Future in Europe Is BMW-Powered
After last year’s flood in Thailand and earthquake in Japan, Toyota has lot a lot of its global sales might and is sitting behind GM and Volkswagen. But in the short term they plan to claw back some of the lost sales they witness in Europe, where figures have dropped 41 percent since 2007.
The new Yaris hybrid, produced in France, and the GT 86 sportscar will help boost their image this year.
But looking at the gibber picture, BMW diesel engines introduced to various cars across the range starting in 2014 will probably do a lot more for the bottom line.
"Toyota's strengths are in hybrid cars, and this has led to strong sales in the United States and markets that are sensitive to increases in gasoline prices," Satoru Takada, a Tokyo-based analyst at Toward the Infinite World Inc. "Europe is already dominated by the German carmakers, because diesel cars are popular. Eastern Europe is one area where Toyota may be successful, but every company is targeting those markets, so competition there will be tough for Toyota too."
Story via Automotive News Europe


119-39 Park Lane South has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
119-39 Park Lane South is a three minute walk from the Babylon, the City Zone and the Far Rockaway at the Kew Gardens stop.
This location is in the Forest Hills neighborhood in New York. Nearby parks include Ehrenreich-Austin Playground, Eight Oaks Triangle and Maple Grove Park.
Nearby schools include Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe, The Kew-forest School and Ezra Academy.
The closest grocery stores are Or Glatt Kosher Market, ANH Farm Corporation and C-Town Supermarkets.
Nearby coffee shops include Dunkin' Donuts, Thyme Natural Market & Cafe and Dunkin' Donuts. There are 85 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including Mood, L'Angolo Pizza & Pasta Inc and Hakkiado Sushi Inc.
119-39 Park Lane South is near St. John's University, Plaza College and American Express Headquarters.
There are minimal bike lanes and the terrain is mostly flat. 119-39 Park Lane South is bikeable, there is some bike infrastructure.


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|Giving Without Expectations|
|It is in the act of giving that we find joy, without the expectation of anything in return.
Since giving and receiving are so intimately intertwined in our lives, we often expect that we can attract abundance by simply conducting ourselves in an openhanded fashion. Yet we find ourselves wallowing in disappointment when our ample generosity is not met with the expected results. The answer to this quandary lies in the expectations that, in part, initially prompted us to give. Though our intention is likely pure, we can unintentionally mar the beautiful experience of giving by focusing on what we will eventually receive in return. When we let go of the notion that we deserve to receive gifts based on giving gifts, bounty can once again flow freely in and out of our lives.
When the gifts you give are laden down with expectations, they cease to be gifts and become units of exchange that you are, in effect, trading for some reward. Thus, the reciprocal laws of the universe err on the side of the giver who shares for the sake of sharing. You may have seen this simple truth at work in your own experience, perhaps when life’s busyness prevented you from spending too much time contemplating the results your charitable actions would ultimately have on the lives of others. It was likely then that you received the greatest gifts in return for your kindness. If you have trouble divesting yourself of your expectations, you may need to reflect upon the root of your inability to act in the true spirit of giving. Each time you make a gift, whether spiritual or tangible, ask yourself if there is something you hope to receive in return. You may be surprised to discover that you expect to be repaid with an easy life, financial windfalls, or opportunities.
To integrate this most selfless form of generosity into your life, you will have to let go of your need to be in control. Accepting that while like inevitably attracts like, it typically does so on an unobservable timetable. This can help you stop weighing the gifts you give against those you have received. Giving eventually becomes a profound joy that stands alone, separate from any and all conditions, and you will learn to appreciate the flow of reciprocal abundance as a gift in and of itself.
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No, all you leftists living in a fantasy world, (We’re referring to you, Oliver Stone) arguing that a) a right-wing-conspiracy killed JFK, not the communist Lee Harvey Oswald, and b) the famous picture of Oswald holding Marxist newspapers and the rifle he used in the assassination was faked; you’re wrong: reality always wins in the end.
It’s time to get real.
Conspiracy devotees have long held that the picture of Oswald with the rifle was a composite, asserting that his posture was physically implausible and the shadows in the picture were faked, but researchers from Dartmouth College used a computer to create a three-dimensional model of Oswald, proving his posture was stable. They also found his rifle matched the length of the rifle used to kill the president.
Hany Farid, a professor of computer science, who worked with his colleague Emily Whiting, said, “Our detailed analysis of Oswald's pose, the lighting and shadows and the rifle in his hands refutes the argument of photo tampering.” Results were posted in the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law.
Oswald started the conspiracy theorists off on their fantasy tour when he declared that the picture was faked. Leftists have claimed that Kennedy’s assassination was a right-wing conspiracy or a result of right-wing fanaticism for decades. The most famous of the crackpot analyses alleging a right-wing conspiracy was promulgated in Oliver Stone’s ludicrous 1991 film JFK, but even as late as 2014, Salon peddled a piece linking right-wing sentiment to the JFK assassination.
“Our detailed analysis of Oswald's pose, the lighting and shadows and the rifle in his hands refutes the argument of photo tampering.”
Hany Farid, professor of computer science, Dartmouth College
The idea that Oswald did not kill JFK or that he was somehow connected to the right-wing was debunked years ago; even leftist rag Mother Jones, admitting that Oswald shot JFK, wrote of Oswald, “His public actions were those of a passionate and committed fan of Castro and the revolution.”
Facts don’t matter to leftists, as Benny Huang beautifully wrote:
… the conspiracists speak of Oswald being “sheep-dipped.” Sheep-dipping is the process of imbuing a person with a desired background. Oswald, they argue, was actually a tool of the Cold War-era intelligence community who merely pretended to be a communist. He went to great lengths to pad his communist résumé, even forming his own chapter of Fair Play for Cuba and subscribing to the Daily Worker. Once the “sheep-dipping” thesis is accepted, all evidence pointing to Oswald’s far-left politics, and there’s plenty of it, becomes evidence that he was constructing a persona, which is only more compelling evidence for the conspiracy theory! Unfortunately for the conspiracy theorists, Lee’s brother Robert Oswald has confirmed that Lee was a communist from the age of fifteen.
All part of the illusion, say the conspiracy theorists. Apparently the dastardly CIA groomed young Oswald from the time he was a high school freshman to be one of their henchmen, evidently so that they could one day use him to murder a president who hadn’t even been elected yet.
There’s a simpler explanation, of course. Maybe he was just a communist.


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Our second volume in the Aircraft Pictorial series presents nearly 250 photos and 176 pages of Allied aircraft that fell into the hands of advancing German forces in the early years of World War Two.
The photos provide an opportuity to study the machines in detail and are ideal as reference and pure inspiration for aircraft and diorama modellers alike.
French, British and Soviet aircraft are lavishly depicted but the book also includes Polish, Dutch, Belgian and Yugoslav machines.
- Inbunden/hårda pärmar
- Tom Laemlein

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Last season William and Mary wide receiver Tre McBride caught enough passes to receive second-team All-CAA honors.
Leading up to and after the NBA Draft, CSNwashington spoke with several of the local college basketball coaches for their take on certain prospects, but also to discuss the upcoming 2013-14 season
Senay, NC State routs W&M 9-2 in NCAA regional
By JOEDY McCREARY, AP Sports Writer
More change is coming to the Colonial Athletic Association.


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Director Siva who attended a college function recently revealed that the shooting of the movie is 80 percent complete and the ‘Vivegam’ team will leave to Bulgaria soon for the final schedule of shoot.
Vivegam action scenes will be the major highlight of the film and the directed has promised that the movie will also be liked by other actor’s fans too. Thala Ajith is presently busy shooting for ‘Vivegam’ produced by Sathya Jyothi Films on a large scale. The vivegam team have recently completed the Chennai schedule and are on a break now.
Siruthai siva also revealed that there is another look of Ajith in the film which will be released soon after the shooting get’s over. The teaser of the film is expected to release on April14th or on may1st .
Kajal Aggarwal plays the main female lead and Anirudh Ravichander’s takes care of the music department.


LEM haha. I have a p30 V3. The reset is disgusting haha. I took it to the range once and ordered the LEM kit the same day. I stil dont know why they made it as long as it is, I mean they go the reset right on the HK45...But........Missed the mark by a nautical mile on the P30.
If you want to shorten the reset, try the GrayGuns SRS Kit.
I just got my sa/da p30ls,
id like to convert to lem, but like everyone is saying, just shoot it more often and see how it feels.
I have extensive experience behind their DA/SA. The quality of the trigger can vary quite a bit dependent on model. The base DA/SA leaves much to be desired but their "match" ones are rather phenomenal.
The LEM is an interesting trigger that I don't have much experience with (primarily because it's so blasted hard to find in stores). There's a couple ways to describe it. Personally, I think it feels like a striker fired trigger done well. It's very smooth, light takeup until you hit a spongey wall with a short reset. The reset on the trigger is probably the hardest to master.
Personally, if you're given the opportunity to try/own one, I would get one. They're very unique in the grand scheme of things.
I have 3 HK in LEM V1 configuration, P2000 with a Lazy Wolf Guns trigger, stock P2000 and a stock P30SK. All three are extremely easy to manage and that's with 98% of my time spent behind a competition 9mm 1911. It may take a lot of work to get very quick splits, but it's a trigger with very good feedback and a great trigger for EDC, this coming from a civilian with no special credentials.
LEM with GrayGuns’ “Reduced Reset Carry Perfection Package.” LEM is great, but that long trigger reset sucks. GG improves it by quite a bit. Makes the LEM a perfect setup.
I'm soon to have a LEM with a de-cocker. I just purchased the parts to make my EDC P2000SK V3 into a V0. With a V3 you can pretty much make it any trigger you want.


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Author(s): Fujisaka Y, Yamada Y, Yamamoto N, Shimizu T, Fujiwara Y,
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Abstract PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and pharmacokinetics of motesanib (AMG 706), a small-molecule antagonist of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1, 2, and 3, platelet-derived growth factor receptor, and c-Kit in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors. METHODS: Patients were administered motesanib orally once daily (QD) at doses of 50, 100, and 125 mg QD. The total study duration for each patient consisted of three cycles of 28 days per cycle. The primary endpoints were the incidence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), estimation of the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), and assessment of pharmacokinetic parameters of motesanib. RESULTS: Fifteen patients were enrolled and received motesanib. No DLTs were observed and, therefore, the MTD was not reached. Motesanib had acceptable toxicity at doses up to 125 mg QD. The pharmacokinetics of motesanib appears to be dose proportional. No objective responses per RECIST were observed. However, all 15 patients achieved stable disease, and five patients had durable (>24 weeks) stable disease. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study demonstrate that motesanib is tolerable in Japanese patients at doses up to 125 mg QD.
This article was published in Cancer Chemother Pharmacol
and referenced in Translational Medicine


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Why Choose SKINLIFE for Acne Scars
Acne scarring (acne scar) can involve textural change in the superficial and deep layers of skin, and can also be associated with redness and pigmentation (darkening of skin). There are three types of acne scars – rolling, ice-pick, and box-car. Rolling scars appear like gentle hills and valleys without sharp borders. Ice-pick scars are round and deep depressions with a V-shaped cross-section. Box-car scars have a flat, U-shaped cross-section. Skinlife Vancouver is one of the few clinics that offers a full range of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for acne scars. With one of the best and most experienced doctors, Skinlife in Vancouver offers a number of treatments specially designed for acne scar correction. Our non-surgical treatments include cutting-edge fractional skin resurfacing with Intracel Fractional RF and Infini Fractional RF, HMGF (human multiple growth factors) skin regeneration, PRP skin repair, DOT & CROSS, and injectable fillers. Our minor surgery options include subcision, punch-graft, punch-elevation, and excision. An appropriate combination of these procedures can dramatically improve acne scars of all types. Choose true state of the art technology and wealth of experience at Skinlife located in North Vancouver.
WHAT IS INTRACEL RF?
Skinlife Vancouver provides Intracel RF: Intracel RF is a cutting edge skin resurfacing technology that delivers therapeutic energy to target depth by bypassing the surface skin, resulting in an enhanced skin remodeling without the downtime and risks associated with other fractional laser skin resurfacing.
HOW INTRACEL RF WORKS
Skinlife Vancouver provides a sophisticated fractional skin resurfacing treatment for skin tightening, wrinkles reduction and scar removal with Intracel RF. Intracel RF is a minimally invasive fractional radio-frequency (RF) treatment improves skin elasticity and reshapes the sagging face to a youthful perfect ‘V’-shape as well as reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and double chin, lifts eyebrows and sagging eyelids, improves uneven skin tone, and controls acne and oil/sebum production. Intracel RF reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and double chin, lifts eyebrows and sagging eyelids, improves uneven skin tone, and controls acne and oil/sebum production. Older fractional laser resurfacing such as Fraxel works by delivering laser energy to the desired therapeutic depth through layers of skin. As a result, the majority of laser energy is wasted on the surface and results in downtime and complications.
- How many sessions of Intracel RF do I need?
The number of treatments required is determined by the type of skin condition. However, most patients notice marked improvements after just two to three treatments, in terms of improved skin tone, as well as a decrease in new acne lesions, seborrhea and skin pores. Subjective improvement can be seen in just a few weeks, whereas a longer period is required to recover elasticity in aged skin.
- Can Intracel RF be used on all skin types?
Treatment with conventional RF devices and fractional lasers is associated with increased risk of delayed erythema, as well as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, particularly in Asian skin. Thanks to the insulated needles of the device, which protect the epidermis from thermal injury and consequent inflammation, these risks are very low with Intracel RF even for the darkest skin types.
- How long is the down time?
Short downtime is an important and attractive feature of Intracel RF, enabling patients to get back to their routine very quickly after the treatment. After Intracel RF treatment, redness may last for only one to two days after treatment, which can be covered up by wearing make-up.
- How do I take care of my skin after the Intracel RF treatment?
No special care is needed post treatment, but patients should avoid ultraviolet exposure and excessive washing of the face. In addition, to enhance the clinical effects of Intracel RF, Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) growth factors and Omnilux photomodulation therapy can be performed after Intracel RF procedure.


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Fort Wayne man dies in Monday crash
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A Fort Wayne man died from injuries he received in a crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of Coldwater and Ludwig Roads.
Richard Scott Sarazen, 36, was identified by the Allen County Coroner’s Office, after an autopsy. Fort Wayne police say Sarazen was the driver of a Ford Focus who pulled out in the path of a Dodge Journey going south on Coldwater Road around 3:30 p.m. Sarazen was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died.
Sarazen’s cause was determined to be blunt force injuries from a motor vehicle crash. Sarazen’s death has been ruled accidental by the coroner’s office.
Sarazen is the fourth fatal crash in Allen County for 2022.
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MOST young people in Wales regard political debate as "occupying a parallel universe to the one they inhabit", according to a report on last May's National Assembly election.
Cynical attitudes to voting accompanied by a poor understanding of the Assembly were the overriding sentiments of young people in Wales during the election period, according to the Electoral Commission report.
It confirms that official turnout on May 1 was 38% of those registered to vote, with NOP opinion research revealing that turnout varied from 16% of the under-25s through to as many as 56% of the over-55s.
Turnout among younger voters fell disproportionately compared with the fall in the electorate as a whole. The UK already has the largest gap in terms of voting between the young and old across the whole of the democratic world.
Electoral Commissioner for Wales Glyn Mathias said, "Our research confirms the general hypothesis of the established work on electoral participation and age that the youngest sections of society are more likely to opt out of the electoral process than their older counterparts. What is of concern is the extent to which this has been true in Wales this year."
The report says this may have been reinforced by the fact that none of the parties in this election appeared to make specific efforts address its messages in particular to younger voters.
Examples of statements made by young focus group members include:
It's a bit uncool to vote. If somebody says I'm not going, you say well, I'm not going either.
I only know a couple of people my age who voted, but they're the next Tony Blairs, the sad ones.
Nevertheless, the report says many young people do have strong opinions on issues which affect them. In public opinion research conducted for The Electoral Commission by Mori, relating to the elections to take place in 2004, it was clear that even among disaffected young people, there are strong, articulated opinions on issues which affect their own lives.
Though they have well formed opinions on issues such as mobile phones, sex, crime and their local neighbourhood, they have little patience with political debate, which seems to them to occupy a parallel universe to the one they inhabit.
It should not be assumed that this group are "apathetic". But they do not make the connection between their personal dissatisfaction with a particular aspect of public life and participating in traditional processes as a way of a way of expressing that dissatisfaction or seeking a solution to these problems.
Mr Mathias said, "In seeking to encourage young people to participate in the democratic processes it is essential that politicians, political parties, and election candidates get their messages across in ways which identify the connections between issues which impact on young people and those democratic processes."
Meanwhile Wales's Racial Equality Commissioner Cherry Short, speaking last night at the Fawcett Society's celebration of 75 years of women's votes, challenged the UK's political parties to produce elected bodies proportionately representative of ethnic minority women within 75 months.
She said, "It is a shame that at last May's election, Wales failed to elect a single representative from an ethnic minority background."


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A new requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac file suspicious activity reports is expected to help fend off mortgage fraud.
A rule proposed in November 2011 would require the pair of secondary lenders to develop programs for the prevention of money laundering.
In addition, Fannie and Freddie are required by the rule to file SARs with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
On Thursday, FinCEN issued a final rule adopting, without significant change, all of the regulatory provisions outlined in the November 2011 proposed rule.
Currently, the government-sponsored enterprises file less-detailed reports with their regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
With the final rule, Fannie, Freddie and the Federal Home Loan Banks will be required to file SARs directly with FinCEN.
“This will provide law enforcement and regulators with a more complete and timely national picture of suspected mortgage fraud and money laundering, as well as assist with investigations and prosecutions of significant mortgage fraud schemes,” a Federal Register filing Thursday said. “FinCEN closely coordinated this rulemaking with the FHFA, to which FinCEN is delegating responsibility for examining the housing GSEs for compliance with the regulations.”
The rule becomes effective in 60 days.