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Catching up with the women of Seinfeld
Many times the girlfriends onSeinfeldwent on to land big parts in otherTVshows. Conspicuously absent is Heidi Swedberg, who was George's fiancée until she licked the fatal envelopes. What happened to her?
-- Al McCarthy, Humble
Swedberg is still acting, on a limited basis, mostly in movies. Her most recent films include 75 Degrees, Evolution's Child and Up Close & Personal. Granted, she's been outdone by Julia Louis-Dreyfus (New Adventures of Old Christine), Jane Leeves (Frasier), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Jami Gertz (Still Standing), Courteney Cox (Friends and Dirt), Janeane Garofalo (movies), Amanda Peet (movies), Debra Messing (Will and Grace), Kristin Davis (Sex and the City) and Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives).
I had a Hoffman eating experience at Whataburger last week. I received a coupon for a free Whataburger and headed to the drive-through to redeem it.
The voice, "Welcome to Whataburger, may I help you?"
Me, "I have a coupon for a free Whataburger and I would also like a small Dr Pepper."
The voice, "Do you want to Whatasize that?"
Me, "No thanks, a small drink will be just fine."
The voice, "That will be $4.11."
Me, "A small drink costs four dollars?"
The voice, "Huh??? Just pull forward, I'll figure it out."
At the window now.
The person, "You wanted a number one, Whatasized, a Dr Pepper and you have a coupon for a free Whataburger?"
Me, "Nope, I only want a small Dr Pepper and a Whataburger. Here's my coupon for the free Whataburger."
The person, "OK, that'll be $1.20. Pull up to the next window."
At the next window now
The person hands me a bag with two Whataburgers, a large fry, and a Whatasized Dr Pepper. As I tried to inform her of her errors, she said, "Don't worry about it, just keep whatever I gave you."
I said, "Thanks," drove away and enjoyed my "Hoffman" moment.
-- Shawn Silman, Houston
Sadly, a more typical experience would be: I order two Quarter Pounders with no mustard. I get one Quarter Pounder with only mustard. The line of cars is too long for me to go back and get my order fixed. Presto, I'm on a diet.
I bet a friend a lunch that I could get my name in your newspaper by the end of March Madness without committing a crime or paying for an ad. What are the chances of me getting a free meal at the local Hooters with your help?
-- (Name withheld), Hollis, N.Y.
I don't like your chances.
Has anyone asked about all the birds on the electrical wires at Kirby and West Alabama? Why do they all congregate there? Is there something about the electricity? Why do they seem to be perfectly spaced apart when they land and sit on the wires? Just wondering.
-- Chris Sanders, Houston
Are you kidding? West Alabama and Kirby is like my grandmother's parakeet cage. You really want to see some birds? Try the Vanderbilt Square shopping center at Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway. I went into the supermarket to buy some eggs, and when I came out, my car looked like a painter's drop cloth. It has to do with ample perching locations, not electricity. Birds aren't exactly real estate geniuses.
Here's some bird trivia that everybody loves:
Ever notice when birds fly south for the winter, they fly in a V formation? And one side of that V is always a little longer than the other? Why is that one side longer?
Answer: because there are more birds on that side.
Am I the only reader who was not impressed by Channel 13's new Mega Radar?Recently severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area, and I was excited to see what the new radar system would show. Man, was I disappointed when all they showed was the same radar screen that the other three stations were showing. Why dothey advertise these new systems if all they're showing is the same old stuff? Your thoughts.
-- Dave Woods, League City
Radar can only show what's out there. Believe me, if they invented a radar system that showed hurricanes that didn't really exist, every TV station in Houston would buy it.
I don't understand how this works. Very few professional athletes have a college degree. When they do take college classes, they tend to be those such as "sportsinformation classes" ("How many baskets are on a basketball court?"). Virtually none have passed a chemistry class or biology class (except maybe "humansexuality,lab"). Yet they seem to have no trouble going online and (allegedly) ordering Genotropin, trenbolone, nandrolone, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), Clomiphene Citrate, Saizen, somatropin, stanozolol, etc. How did that transformation occur?
-- Jim Robertson, Houston
Some athletes will put anything in their bodies if it will help them knock the ball over the fence. Besides, brains in your head has nothing to do with success on the field. During the 1958 World Series, Yogi Berra noticed that Hank Aaron was holding his bat the wrong way. Yogi told Aaron, "You should hold your bat so you can read the label. That way you won't break it." Aaron replied, "I came up here to hit, not to read."
What do they do with the Grand Champion Steer after the auction? McDonald's?
-- Rodney Batchelor, Cypress
It might as well be McDonald's for all the steer cares. Traditionally, the Grand Champion Steer is slaughtered and processed within two days of the contest. That's why you always see the steers pointing at each other during judging. "Pick him!" As one cattle consultant so gently put it, "He's a market animal, and the goal of his life is to be slaughtered for meat." I think the goal of a steer's life is NOT to be named Grand Champion.
The latest theory about the man found dead after a year in front of a TV that was still working is it's an urban myth. Can you imagine a electric company providing energy to a customer with a year-old overdue bill?
-- Michael Jozwiak Houston
It's not an urban myth; it happened. The utility company would not reveal details out of respect for the man's privacy, but said many customers pay their bill via direct debit or a relative pays it. I would bet on direct debit. If I were paying a relative's electric bill, I'd check on Uncle Aloysius every so often, you know, to see if there's a pulse.
I drive fromwest of the Galleria area (Bering) to the 610 Flyover via West Alabama (behind the Galleria) about twice a week.
Some days it's great: you hit it just right and its smooth sailing. Other times it's likethe other day — I was stopped by a policeman letting cars out of the garage just beyond the Westin. He stops traffic, empties the garage and then lets West Alabama traffic move forward — a whole two cars by that point.
Then, once the light goes he stops traffic againto let more people out of the garage. I was stopped in the same spot for over 20 minutes through no less than three light cycles while the garages were being let out. Then when you do finally move forward, you are stopped again by another cop directing traffic out of another garage.It's maddening!
I'm all for having a way to help shoppers and the people that work in the Galleria get out of the garages, but not at the expense of completely stopping those traveling through on West Alabama. Help!
-- C. Hannah, Houston
I'm with you. I'm stopped every Wednesday morning by off-duty cops working a second job — letting people in and out of an expensive private school's parking lot. That school is a business. I'm on my way to a different business, which doesn't have a cop helping me into the parking lot. I may hire an off-duty cop to stand outside my house so nobody parks in the street, blocking my Wiffle Ball game.


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Watch The Simpsons' magical tribute to Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli
In the next episode of The Simpsons, the legendary animated show pays tribute to another iconic illustrator, Hayao Miyazaki who recently announced his retirement from the world of film and Studio Ghibli. In the moving tribute, the cartoon brings in several of the major characters from Hayao Miyazaki's hit movies. Luckily, the Fox network has posted the roughly one-and-a-half minute clip of the tribute, and it features characters from Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, among many more.
Many of The Simpsons characters are molded to play the various popular figures from Hayao Miyazaki's films. Slate.com also took the time to annotate the clip and point out all of the references to the legendary animator's films. Check out the beautiful and moving clip!
Here is the annotated version by Slate.com
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Walking for Health is a national programme which aims to get people walking more through regular group walks, led by trained volunteer leaders.
Walking is a great way to build physical activity into everyday life, whilst enjoying natural surroundings in a sociable setting.
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Download the free quarterly Health Walks brochure (published in January, April, July and October). Find details of other walking groups in York via the Walking for Health website.
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The York Health Walks scheme covers a series of 13 free group walks, from various locations across the city:
- short walks are between 10 and 30 minutes and are ideal for getting back into walking
- longer walks of up to 90 minutes are available for more ambitious walkers
- occasional progressive walks supplement the York Health Walks programme
- no need to book - simply turn up on the day
- walks are suitable for all ages and abilities, everyone is welcome!
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Another fall sports season for the Brookings-Harbor Bruins is in the books following the conclusion of the boys soccer team's Oregon School Activities Association playoff run.
Before the start of winter sports, here is a look back at how each of the teams did:
The Brookings-Harbor football team has struggled for the past five years, and this year proved no different, with the Bruins amassing a winless record of 0-8 overall and 0-5 in the Far West League.
On average, the Bruins allowed opponents to score 38 points and lost by 31 points per game.
Brookings-Harbor's best chance for a win came in its season finale against a similarly winless Siuslaw team, but the team fell just short, losing 31-26.
The Bruins will graduate seven seniors: Bailey Stamm, Josh S. Smith, Isaac Cooper, Tanner Wyatt, Jace Clingman, Alex Leavitt and Justin Vaginderen.
Like their football counterparts, the Brookings-Harbor volleyball team struggled to garner any wins and finished with a overall record of 0-15 and 0-10 in conference play.
The Bruins began the season with a competitive five-set loss to Bandon, but went on to be swept in all but one of the remaining matches on their schedule.
The Bruins will graduate five seniors: Malia Leddy, Hannah Humphrey, Barrieanne Fallert, Tisha Bailey and Olivia Runge.
Cross Country
After a slow start to the season, due to in part to the Chetco Bar Fire, the Brookings Harbor cross country tea, was forced to spent a good portion of the season participating in junior varsity races to get caught up to speed. As a team, the Bruins typically finished in the middle of the pack or the lower half of the rankings.
The Bruins, who did not have any female runners this year, were led by sophomore Zachary Abblitt all season Long. Abblitt logged personal bests of 17:44.0 and 17:17.7 in the 3 miles and 5,000 meters respectively.
Girls Soccer
A noticeably younger squad after the departure of several All-League seniors last year, the Brookings-Harbor girls soccer team finished with an overall record of 8-5 and 8-2 in the Far West League.
The Bruins began the season on a rough note, losing to top-ranked teams North Valley and Hidden Valley, but found their footing in conference play, only losing twice to North Bend. The Bruins season came to an end after a 1-0 loss to Henley in the play-in round of the OSAA playoffs.
The Bruins will graduate four seniors: Stephanie Birks, Emma Leonard, Abby Farmer and Kayla Watson.
Boys Soccer
The Brookings-Harbor boys soccer team had one of their most successful seasons in recent memory, becoming the first Bruin team since 2013 to go undefeated in the regular season and earn a season-high ranked of No. 1 on the OSAA boards.
The Bruins (13-1-2 overall, 9-0-1 Far West League) avenged last year's playoff loss to Madras in this year's quarterfinals, but were felled by defending champions Newport in the semifinals.
The Bruins will graduate eight seniors: Jaime Cruz, Sy Sirchuk, Ryan Botnen, Izaiha Bruce, Sam Broberg, Michael Kreger, Sterling Torrance and Bret Darger.


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The bout in question saw IBF Female Light Flyweight champion Naoko Shibata (14-3-1, 4) successfully retain her title as she fought to a thrilling draw with Maria Salinas (11-4-3, 4).
From the off it was Salinas, the much shorter fighter, who was bringing the action and taking the fight to Shibata as she found her way inside and set the tempo. The aggression of Salinas was impressive and early on it did look like she was either going to break down Shibata or blow herself out.
The start was a dream for Salinas but by the middle rounds she was slowing down and Shibata was beginning to come back into the fight and it was during those middle rounds that the two fighters really engaged in the best 2-way action of the fight. It was also the time when Shibata began her fight back.
In the end the action of the later rounds really left the fight close and that showed on the cards with the judges scoring the bout 96-94, 95-95 and 95-96 leading to a split decision draw.
Given the great performance of Salinas it would seem great for her to get a rematch, something she deserves, though we wouldn't be surprised by Shibata doing her best to avoid a rematch.
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The world is bigger than we could ever possibly imagine, and it's scary to think we will never even scratch the surface in this lifetime. Even if we do travel to the same places, we see the world through different eyes, creating a unique experience. As I dive head first into travel, I am inspired by each of your adventures and am starting Sonderlust Secrets as a series showcasing this. Interested in being featured?Japan covers all aspects of the travel continuum. It's a living, breathing, mind bending, heart warming, soul fulfilling, sightseeing, ever evolving experience. It sends your five senses into overdrive, and they stay there. When you get to Japan, you'll know exactly what I mean. One of the things you've probably heard about Japan is how expensive it is. It's not the cheapest country I've traveled to, but it's not as costly as people say. You have to keep value in mind. You won't feel like you're being ripped off when you pay to see, experience and taste Japan.The people are by far the most helpful, polite, and disciplined I've EVER encountered. Not only that, they're kind-hearted, in a genuine way.
After getting lost on my way back from the Tokyo Sky Tree on foot, I stopped in a subway to ask for help. After a clear explanation in English, I took off with the map the subway attendant had provided me. Two floors and at least 200 meters later, near the exit, I removed my earphones to the sound of the subway attendant's trotting footsteps …
"Excuse me," he said, "I just want to make sure you understood me clearly, my English is not very good, let me show you again where to go."
Mind blown. He left his post and followed me through the entire subway to double check that I understood? I'd be lucky to be greeted with a good morning sometimes in Montreal, my hometown.
Japan is also the cleanest country I've ever stepped foot in. I can count the amount of litter or garbage I saw in seven days on two fingers. It's also obsessed with the future, technology and forward progression, as such, you'll see a lot of bizarre things as well as drop to your knees adorable ones.
Respect for nature is paramount in Japan. From the way temples are built and maintained in coexistence with nature to the exactness of how a local lawn is mowed, nature is put on a pedestal. Japan's strict adherence to regulation and standards stretches into all aspects of the country's culture; food, courtesy, nature, fashion and more. The Japanese bow for everything. It's a little off-putting at first, but you'll quickly realize, they do this with the highest form of respect. I was bowed to as much in convenience stores as in trains as in holy shrines.
A blind man could see to which high regard the rules of the land are held. Everyone that travels to Japan will notice this one aspect of the culture instantly. Rules are overt, covert, holy, and followed meticulously. I ate in a range of restaurants ranging from five-seater ramen shops to four and five star restaurants. They had different menus but had one thing in common; the meals were prepared and served with thought and intricacy.
Japan is in my personal opinion, the best dressed country in the world. I write this based on consistency. I've seen Italian men absolutely own a navy cotton suit with polished brown wingtips in 40 degree Celsius heat. I've seen the English and the French make fall fashion look like it was coded in their DNA. I've seen Montrealers and New Yorkers make beaten up thrift clothes look chic. But never before have I seen a country in which every single citizen is so consistently sharp. In the morning, afternoon, evening and night, the Japanese look the part. Not to mention the beautiful geisha in traditional kimonos and men in yakutas right out of the Edo era (I didn't have space in my luggage, but I'll be ordering myself a yakuta, judge me, I double dare you). I'll definitely pack more than the typical traveller gear the next time I'm in Japan, I was partly embarrassed to not be as sharp as I could. Lesson learned.
Japan's general population not only understands English to a respectable degree, it also isn't afraid to use it. They are also hungry to learn more of it. Scoring an English teaching gig in Japan is easy and something worth considering if you want to go experience the country firsthand as a native speaker. Is Japan a fluent and legally bilingual country? Not even close. Will a Japanese person try their hardest to help you out as a foreigner if you're in a sticky situation. Every. Single. Time. But don't be an obnoxious tourist or traveler (yes there's a huge difference), do a bit of homework, learn some practical Japanese sentences and show these beautiful people that you value their culture as much as they do. It'll go a long way. While on the topic of language, for the foodies that may read this, many restaurants have English menus. Here is a quick list of Japanese language resources to consult before your trip to the Land of the Rising Sun;
Not only is there a wide range of gorgeous women, sexiness is weaved into the inner fibers of Japanese (especially) popular culture. The women are confident and beautiful. Again, they have terrific awareness of personal style. You will also see anime and manga cartoon characters scantily clad in lingerie. It's also fair game to see Japanese women dressed in sexy school girl (or cheerleader or nurse or anything else considered sexy) outfits on the street enticing people to come into a particular establishment, whether it be a restaurant, a sex shop or a more … adult oriented establishment. The arcade games have nudity. Porn "literature" is sold as much as water or cigarettes. Full disclosure, after I left the Robot Restaurant show (which was awesome), I was approached by a gentleman. Here's how the ensuing conversation went;
Him: Hey what's up brother (playing on our mutual chocolate heritage).
Me: Not much man, just enjoying the city.
Him: You just came from the Robot show right?
Me: Yea, have you seen it?
Him: Naw … but I've seen better shows.
Me: Slightly confused at the bold statement downplaying one of the most popular shows in Tokyo – Oh yea? Which ones?
Him: He gestures to a nearby building on the corner – That one!
Me: Realizing what he was referring to – Haha, I'll bet. Thanks for the offer, man. I'm good though.
Him: You sure? You can come in for a drink … Look at some women … Play with some titties? No?
Me: Hahahaha (genuine laughter)! Thanks man, but I'll pass. Stay gold! As I walked away both disgusted and amused.
To reiterate a point I made earlier in this post; yes, Japan can be costly if you don't plan your trip and if you aren't mindful of your spending, but it's not the money zapping country it's made out to be. Budget travellers like myself can have a great and affordable time in Japan. The biggest financial hurdle in Japan is transportation, getting there and getting around while there can add up quickly. But you can try these effective tips;
- Book your flight to Japan (or anywhere in Asia) nine to ten months ahead if possible.
- Use websites like Skyscanner, ITA Matrix and more Momondo to book flights
- Search the Internet for error fares.
- When in Japan (and many other places in Asia) depending on the length of your stay, buy daily, weekly or even monthly bus and subway cards, the more you travel, the more you save.
- Rent bicycles and exercise while you travel.
- Carpool. A large part of traveling is sightseeing. Talk to the people that you share an accommodation with (same hotel/hostel etc) if you're heading in the same direction, split the cost. Strike up a conversation and make new friends too!
Everything else in Japan, is comparable to other major international cities in terms of price. You can also save big by checking out Japan's capsule hotels (all male), staying in hostels/inns/guesthouses (do your research) or reserving an Air BnB rental location a month or two ahead of time. Couch surfing is also a great option.
You CAN but don't have to spend a lot on food. You can go cheap with 400 YEN/$ 3-4 CAD ramen bowls (my favorite not because of price but because I genuinely love ramen), you can go with a variety of traditional Japanese meals ranging from 750 YEN/$ 7-8 CAD to 1500/$ 15-16 CAD on average. You can also go higher with haute cuisine starting at 6500 YEN/$ 65-70 CAD and up.
From simple daily hand gestures to your seat at a restaurant to futuristic performances with robots and performers sword fighting and shooting machine guns to the rhythm of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal (one of my all time FAVOURITES), Japan is a Broadway show. Subway and railway monitors dressed in crisp uniforms wear pearl white gloves to signal when to board. Giant statues resembling spiders stand outside of shopping malls next to child animation video projectors. High rises and towers stretch upwards toward infinity. It truly is a wonder world for the senses, especially at night. Again, everything Japan does, is extremely well-thought and grandiose in many ways.
To paraphrase Malcolm X, "You can tell a lot about a person by the way they manage their time." This stands defiantly true for Japan. The buses, subways and trains all have numerous time markers to keep everyone up to date on their travels—time of the next arrival, distance from the previous and next destination and more. Bright colored signs, well lit boards, big fonts with English and Japanese text let you know exactly where you are, where to go, and how to get there. Miniature icons of famous sights, pictures, down to the distance in meters are constantly around to make your journeys easier. Due to population density in the relatively small country, there are lineups in several places. But anywhere that has a lineup, also has every available staff member working intelligently and with laser point efficiency and a smile. A big difference from many of the countries I've been to. The bathrooms have varying options as well. You can use the old school flush, use the bidet option, turn on ambient sound so people can't hear what you're doing in your bathroom time, motion censor flushing and more. Taxis are air-conditioned and do not waste time. It's insane, and it's ALL SO FREAKISHLY CLEAN. There are public workers everywhere that see to it that the country remains borderline spotless.
After a few conversations with locals, it became obvious that I was traveling at the wrong time of year. "Why did you come in August?" they asked. I didn't have an answer, it really just was when I had my flight booked. "It gets extremely hot and even more humid in the summer, you chose the wrong time to visit." they would advise. Luckily it takes more than 40 degrees Celsius and deathly humidity to deter me. Sure I profusely sweat through every shirt I wore but I was determined to enjoy every moment I had in Japan, and so I did. A few pit stops for air conditioning and a steady supply of water did the trick. Japan also gets pretty cold in the winter. Nothing like the extreme Canadian, Chinese or Russian cold but 20 below is worth avoiding if possible. If I had to do it again I'd visit Japan in the late fall or mid spring, after or ahead of the summer inferno. Also, a benefit of visiting in the spring is, you'll get to watch the beautiful cherry blossom trees kick into full bloom.
At the risk of sounding like a Japanese tourism salesperson, I could go on forever about the amazing things one can experience while traveling Japan, but I won't. The rest is up to you, experiencing something like travel is much more awesome in real life. But I will say this, Japan is a country that is very deserving of the high praise it receives. As a people, the Japanese were fantastic hosts and I have no doubt that they will continue to be for generations of tourists and travellers after myself. I will certainly be back to visit again, and again … and again. I love Japan.
Kyle was born in Trinidad, but raised in Montreal. He graduated from McGill University with a major in Sociology and a minor in English Literature. He loves traveling, Japanese anime, food, sports and movies. Oh, and he also loves the 'Gram. Travel blogger at Go Drift Away. Find him on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter!


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Victoria has an obligation under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) to significantly increase the number of level access stops and low-floor trams on the network over time.
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Author Notes: Onigiri, a Japanese rice ball stuffed with a variety of things, is one of my favorite grab and go meals. During my study abroad trip to Tokyo I ate them for lunch. It was an easy meal to grab from the "conbinis," or convenience stores, not to mention that at 100 yen a piece an onigiri was friendly to the wallet.
Once I returned Stateside, I couldn't find onigiri in any convenient place so I decided to make them myself. My favorite flavor of onigiri is salmon, although you can make them with anything from pickled plums, "umeboshi," to kimchi, to tuna salad. I love the saltiness of the salmon and the seaweed with the tangy rice. Plus, with only 5 ingredients, it's easy on the budget. —stirfrei
Makes: 8 onigiri
cups sushi rice
cups water
8 oz can Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon
teaspoon salt
sheets sushi nori
teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear. Place rice in a rice cooker or pot and cover with 4 cups of water. If cooking in pot, cover and cook over medium low heat until rice is soft. Cool on a sheet tray in refrigerator about one hour. Once cool season rice with rice wine vinegar.
- Wet your hands with cold water. Take the rice and form it into a small ball about 2 inches in diameter. Use the rice to make 8 even balls of rice. Drain the salmon and season with salt. Poke a small hole in the middle of the ball and fill with an ounce of salmon. Cover the hole and continue to shape the rice. If rice starts to stick to your hands rewet your hands with water.
- Cut the nori into thin strips. Some nori come with perforated lines, so use that if applicable. Roll nori strips around the middle of the rice ball. Eat and enjoy.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dirt Cheap Dinner
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Gaastra Surfkite 5′10 2011Posted by: admin in Gaastra Boards
Wavesurfing is my first love. So now I have mastered the art of kiteboarding I thought it is about time to buy myself a real kiteboard. I was lucky enough to be able to buy a Gaastra Surfkite. It is a relatively unknown board, although Gaastra has been making kites and boards since a long time. And after a few months of testing I am happy to say that it has opened my eyes for a whole new way of kiteboarding! I have had at least 4 days of massive downwinders with a great board beneath my feet! Thanks Gaastra!
It is very difficult to make a comparison to kiteboards of other brands because the Surfkite is the only one I have ever tried. I doubted between the Slingshot Celeritas and the North Kontact, but I am really happy with this one. The measures are (I weigh 86 kilos)
length - 5′10 (172 centimeter - there is a 5-6 also on the market)
width - 45 centimeter
thickness - 53 mm
I can only describe my latest session in which everything came together for me and the waves were juuust perfect for huge round the house cutbacks and nice top turns. Other 'tricks' or moves I have not mastered yet. I ride my board with South west winds toe side going out to sea and regular going back. Tacking is still a problem for me although I want to experiment with strapless riding. I think this will make the switching of the feet easier.
The bindings are good. The inserts are peculiar but they work fine. Do remember to screw the bindings down from time to time as they will come undone between 4 or 5 sessions!!! The pad under the back foot has a bump in the middle which I do not really like but am getting used to. The pads are in general ok but sometimes a bit slippery. This can result in the board flying past your face so beware (am talking to myself now
The volume of the Gaastra Surfkite is right on the money for my weight. It planes ok, not really early though, you need a bit of wind. But I bought the surfkite for stormy days so that is no problem for me. The speed is good! I have replaced the standard fins for carbon fins which are stiffer and more expensive than the ones that were originally on (I broke one allready…). These new fins are originally from a Naish Mutant! Thanks Robby. But they make the board faster and more steady. I can imagine that on really windy days the Surfkite can be a bit too chunky under your feet. But hey: you cant have everything and I am just a beginner.. (still)
The turnes of the Gaastra are really tight. It can go wherever you need it to go.The thruster set up makes it an agile board. The quality is overall above average. It dingz and scratches easily.
Overall; the Gaastra designer (I know the guy lives in Cape Town) has done a really good job! Buy this board and you will not have to spend a fortune but you will still have the best board on the beach. I hear a lot of people complaining about some features of their board, but the Gaastra Surfkite makes me smile every time!


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The company was originally founded by Robert Langmead in 2004, and has grown rapidly by investing in and developing quality commercial property in Berkshire, Hampshire, and West Sussex. Kingsbridge Estates' specific expertise in developing commercial property for leasing to end users, has resulted in fast growth since its founding. Kingsbridge Estates manages its own property portfolio which includes offices, light industrial buildings, horticultural packing stations and serviced apartments, as well as retail developments and roadside property.


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The 1.4 million-square-foot regional mall. The only fault is that it will be single story and this is the 21st century. DeBartolo Development's first such project in Hawaii and will feature more than 100 exciting shopping, dining and entertainment offerings, a department store, It may have two hotels and each with a 4000 square foot ballroom and LEED-certified office space.
Envisioned as the central gathering place for the community, Ka Makana Ali`i will complement notable area attractions and meet the shopping and dining demands of West Oahu, where more than 80,000 new homes are projected to be constructed by 2025. And those people will not be riding the Rail Catastrophe, that's for sure.
Its convenient location offers excellent highway access, ample parking and public transportation for shoppers. With hopeful addition of two Business Parks nearby where local people can find work, there is a distinct possibility of over 1000 less cars on the freeway to and from Honolulu and less traffic in downtown. The Waianae Coast is looking better all the time for Business Parks.
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In addition, through an innovative partnership between DeBartolo Development and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Ka Makana Ali`i will financially support programs benefiting Native Hawaiian interests statewide for decades to come
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In many areas of the planet, air conditioning is more of a necessity than a luxury. Keeping indoor spaces cooled to a temperature that is comfortable isn't always difficult, and we should have lots of regard for the gear that makes it possible. To be able to get a dependable and long life from the air conditioner, it ought to use in an intelligent manner. This means giving your unit the normal care it needs and making reasonable temperature selections. Here are a few details.
One fast care job that requires no specialized expertise is checking that atmosphere is being drawn by all of your outside AC equipment correctly. Assess for obstructions that may result from free lawn debris in fans and condensers. Make a habit of keeping the region around your A/C gear free of litter.
This clearing of your outside gear should extend to keeping your plants in check. You may not find any danger in a stalk of grass that is starting to poke into your condenser unit, but a few week's worth of increase can turn a non-issue into a serious difficulty. Trim back all of the plant life in the region, and refrain from putting shrubs or trees close to your units if possible.
* Your A/C units should be kept protected against the potential invasion of feral or wild creatures. Air conditioners make lairs that are tempting for some creatures that are different, but the mixture of live critters with moving and electricity gear is a dangerous one. Ensure your units' covers and grilles are protected against other critters and rats.Repair any holes when you see them.
In case, your system has a reusable filter, clean it in line with the directions of the manufacturer. Bear in mind that you might clean or replace your filter more often if there's lots of debris in the air.
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Prior to the primary cooling season, turn your air conditioner on full blast. Verify that it is creating chilly atmosphere and listen attentively for banging, rattling, or alternative sounds that are strange. Getting a possible issue early before your A/C is desired, and coping with it will usually be the most cost effective solution to ensure it stays running correctly.
An excellent air conditioning system is a substantial investment. It is undoubtedly worth a bit of your time to see your air conditioner gets the care it needs. Being diligent about taking care of your air conditioner also helps keep down its operating costs, saving you substantial levels of cash in the future. Fundamental cleaning and care will make sure your air conditioner continues to pump out chilly atmosphere for a long time to come.


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- Thank goodness for indoor gyms. There's still plenty of snow on the ground but track and field stars had the chance to show off today at the 16th annual T-Bird Invite.Seven schools competed at the Lakeland Fieldhouse.For the ladies, in the 600 meter run, Lakeland's Lauren Schilling took the top spot with a time of 1 minute 52 seconds.In the 200 meter hurdles, Morgan Wirkus from Marathon came across first and Emily Kopecky of Phillips took second place overall.For the 1,000 meter run Nicole Gilman from Lakeland finished first. Nicole was nearly 30 seconds faster than the rest of the field.For the guys in the 1,000 meter, Chequamegon's Jordan Koski made a pass on the final lap and took the win just beating out Steven Studinski of Marathon.For the 600 meter run. Keegan Bergman from Marathon was the winner with a time of 1 minute 36 seconds.And in boys pole vault Chequamegon's Hunter Pritzl set a new personal best clearing 12 feet 6 inches. His previous high was 11 feet. Hunter took second place.The top spot went to Marathon's Devan Gertschen. His best jump was 13 feet 6 inches.In team scores, for the boys, Marathon finished first followed by Lakeland and Chequamegon.And for the girls, Chequamegon was number one, Lakeland second and Marathon third.
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The film industry is an expensive enterprise, thanks in part to large distribution costs. Before digital cinemas, theaters needed a film print for every movie and every screen. Because of their large output, major studios could print film en masse to theaters. For most other production companies and filmmakers, however, a handful of prints often prevented great movies from wider distribution.
Since 2002, digital cinema has revolutionized the film industry and changed the way we watch movies. With the advent of digital cinema and Digital Cinema Packages, distribution costs have not only dropped dramatically, they have provided a universal standard for projectors and quicker distribution.
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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) November 21, 2012
Traditionally, only companies with big budgets have had the luxury of connecting with consumers to solicit direct consumer feedback on marketing collateral before it is published. Today, however, a Seattle-based startup called AnswerTap is seeking to level the playing field and make direct market research available for free with MagicMarkup, a powerful DIY feedback-gathering tool.
MagicMarkup lets agencies and researchers get free consumer feedback on their visuals, including marketing collateral, logo designs, and proposed ads, through extensive project automation. All a company needs to do to begin is upload an image. MagicMarkup will then recruit from the company's existing fan bases on Twitter and Facebook, ensure that they're in the proper target market, and solicit their feedback. Then, fans directly "markup" the image, crossing out things they don't like, circling things that should be bigger, and writing comments to the company. MagicMarkup instantly aggregates all feedback into a comment heatmap that visually displays what is, and is not, connecting with the audience, all without charge. In contrast, comparable services like iTracks can cost thousands.
AnswerTap founder Zach Simmons says that, "Facebook interaction can tell a company what fans like and don't like, but MagicMarkup lets companies go deeper, much deeper, at no cost whatsoever. It's an inventive tool that will make market research available to all companies, even if they don't have a single dollar to spend."
In addition, for a fee, companies looking to expand their market research beyond their social media fan bases can also tap into AnswerTap's community of over 9 million respondents, made available through a partnership between AnswerTap and the top-tier online sampling company uSamp.
MagicMarkup is flexible enough to provide value to a wide variety of companies. Mobile developers making apps for iOS and Android can now get instant user feedback on their user interface. Start-up companies can quickly get the input they need to polish product packaging. Advertising agencies can vet concepts against a client's actual target market. And each of these companies can get answers within minutes, as opposed to the days and weeks it would take with traditional market research.
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To sterilize water, for irrigation or any other purpose, boil the water at full boil for at least one minute. Then, let the water cool, and store it in a clean container that is made for storing food or water.Continue Reading
If you are using an automatic shut-off kettle, make sure that the water is boiled at full boil for at least one minute. If you are boiling water at an elevation of over 6,500 feet, the water should be boiled for at least two minutes. Also, keep in mind that if the water is heavily polluted, it is still not safe to use for irrigation or other purposes after boiling.
Alternatively, bleach can be used to disinfect water. Bleach kills many, but not all, germs that could be present. Add two drops, or 0.1 mL, of unscented household bleach to 1 L of warm water. Then, mix the water and bleach together, cover the water, and let it sit for about 30 minutes before using it. If you are using cold water, use four drops, or 0.2 mL, of bleach per liter of water, and let it sit for one to two hours before use.
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So Wilson, our dog, turned 6 years old yesterday. He acts much older - like 10 or something. He's grouchy if you want him to do something other than sleep, nips at you if you want him to do something other than sleep, and grrrs if the kids are in his way of sleeping. He's old.
But in honor of him here is a joke that really does epitomize the goodness of the dog species:
"A dog is truly a man's best friend. If you don't believe it, just try this experiment. Put your dog and your wife in the trunk of the car for an hour and drive around. When you open the trunk, who is really happy to see you?" ~garrison keillor
Since we have forgotten to celebrate his birthday for the past 2 years we decided to do something this year. So Wilson got a special dog bone - that is now hidden somewhere in our backyard. As well as a nice, long walk. To help us celebrate we made these fun doggie bowls (cake cooked in small foil pie tins, frosted, then topped with Cocoa Crispies).
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Take advantage of our special service for your customers:
- lunch during a city tour or a cozy dinner
- we create buffets according to your wishes
- delicious regional dishes or sophisticated multi-course menus
- swift and friendly service at reasonable prices
- home-brewed beer on tap (also available to go in a 1 liter bottle)
- seating for up to 160 people in our cozy rooms
- in the summer, a large beer garden in Volkspark Hasenheide!
- bus parking nearby (ca. 300 m) with the possibility of letting out passengers directly in front of the restaurant
The Brauhaus Südstern is in close vicinity to the neighborhoods around Bergmannstrasse und Graefestrasse.
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- 50 m Embassy of the Vatican; visible from the beergarden
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PARKLANDE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL is located at 13, Rasaq Balogun Street, off Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Lagos. We have a functional and well equipped labour ward and an operating theatre capable of most major surgeries.
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Our policy is always to save life first before all else. We therefore cannot and will not compromise quality healthcare.
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East Carolina scores in the 13th inning to knock off Rice
East Carolina rallied for the winning run in the bottom of the 13th inning to claim a 3-2 Conference USA victory over the visiting Rice baseball team Saturday afternoon in Greenville, N.C.
The Owls are now 22-11 overall and remain in a tie for first place in the C-USA standings with a 5-3 league record. East Carolina improved to 15-16 overall and 1-4 in conference action.
After East Carolina tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning the foes remained deadlocked for another five scoreless frames. Rice had runners in scoring position in the 11th, 12th and 13th, but ECU worked out of trouble each time.
In the bottom of the 13th, Jack Reinheimer singled with one out and then stole second base with two away. Zach Houchins singled through the left side and the Owls came up with a throw to the plate that was not in time to get Reinheimer.
It was the only run Rice junior right-hander John Simms allowed in 5.1 innings of relief work. He scattered four hits and struck out three. Jordan Stephens started and allowed two runs in 6.2 innings. Blake Fox was spotless in 0.2 innings.
Rice opened the scoring in the top of the second. Michael Ratterree drew a one-out walk and advanced to scoring position on a fielder's choice. He sprinted home on Skyler Ewing's two-out single to left for a 1-0 advantage.
The Owls added another in the sixth. Ford Stainback led off with a walk and moved up to second base on Michael Aquino's sacrifice bunt. Stainback scored on an RBI single by Ratterree to make it 2-0.
East Carolina came right back with a run in the bottom of the frame.
Reinheimer led off with a home run to left field. ECU tied the contest in the bottom of the seventh. Drew Reynolds hit a double to right-center and scored on a two-out single by Travis Watkins.
The C-USA weekend series is tied 1-1 and concludes on Sunday. Start time in the finale is set for 10 am Eastern Time (9 am Central).
Conference USA Baseball Linescore
Rice 3, East Carolina 0 (Apr 5, 2013 at Greenville, N.C.)
Rice................ 000 000 003 - 3 8 0 (22-10, 5-2 C-USA)
East Carolina....... 000 000 000 - 0 5 1 (14-16, 0-4 C-USA)
Pitchers: Rice - Austin Kubitza; Zech Lemond(8) and Geoff Perrott. East Carolina -
Hoffman, Jeff; Reynolds, Drew(9) and Watkins, Travis.
Win-Zech Lemond(3-1) Loss-Hoffman, Jeff(3-4) T-2:27 A-2442
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NC State Baseball Coach Has Epic Meltdown, Uses Sweet Spin-o-Rama to Evade Umpire (Video)
Few things in baseball are as entertaining as a good old-fashioned manager tirade. And boy did we get a good one on Monday during a NCAA Regionals game between NC State and Coastal Carolina.
In the bottom of the third inning, with two on and one out, home plate umpire Scott Higgins called ball four on a pretty good-looking 3-2 pitch. That brought NC State baseball coach Elliot Avent out of the duggout, and after jawing away for a few seconds, he got tossed.
This initiated a full-blown meltdown. Check it out:
NC State coach Elliott Avent went CRAZY over this non-strike call! pic.twitter.com/fchtf2GAlK
— ESPNU (@ESPNU) June 6, 2016
Two things to note here.
First, did you see that sweet spin-o-rama move Avent put on that one umpire so he could get back to screaming in Scott Higgins' face? Dude should be the wide receivers coach for the Wolfpack football team.
Second, how friggin' tall is Scott Higgins? Like, seven feet? He makes the NC State coach look like a little boy.
Anyway, in case you were wondering, NC State went on to win Monday's game 8-1. However, they lost their next game against Coastal Carolina on Tuesday, which eliminated them from the NCAA Tournament. Meanwhile, Avent was suspended two games for "prolonged arguing," which seems about right.
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Malissa & Family from Trinidad visited in August 2011 and awarded
As seen on the photo tne natural beauty of the place is just breathtaking.Sheldon was a lovely host and a great help.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would definetly be returning in the near future.
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Thank you to the Seaside Garden for a very satisfying stay this summer. We really had a great time and enjoyed it immensely. The food in the area was very tasty and wholsome. The atmosphere was very friendly and the manager very helpful to us in our time there. The Television room is very relaxing and is available the whole night to the guests as is the kitchen with many herbs and spices that the manager encouraged us to try out. Everything felt homely and chilled out as opposed to a large hotel which is so impersonal. Many thanks and I will return.
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Gwen Lookshin from Trinidad visited in July 2011 and awarded
It was as lovely as was seen in the photo.The place had a natural flow of flora,that really made it beautiful.I loved the vines with flowering white angel trumpets,it made the place very warm and welcoming,indeed.The manager was quite accomodating.He even made crab and dumpling that my husband and son caught with him on the beach;the very first night we arrived.We had many activities going on around us like Sunday School and Tobago Heritage festival.I must say it was an unforgettable experience.
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The Seaside Garden guesthouse was like home away from home for our family vacation. This was our first visit to Tobago and our trip could not have been better. The beauty and fantastic location of this resort made our trip enjoyable. Sheldon was very helpful, thoughtful and caring which really made our stay better than we could have imagined. He provided us with so much information and was available to help whenever we needed him. We could not even imagine ever staying anywhere else in Tobago. Thanks a lot, and we will be back soon!
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It was the best experience we ever had. The Seaside Garden is a very beautiful place. Sheldon the Manager was very helpful and provided transport for us wherever we had to go. The beach was fantastic, the Sunday School was a hit, the steelpan was very good.
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It's me again! Late night, trouble sleeping… here we go.
It's currently 47 minutes until the end of January 1st, 2017. As I've attempted to sleep I haven't had much to do but to think on this new year and what it's going to hold. Of course, how does one think about the future without comparing it to the past?
For me, leaving behind 2016 is like getting off of one of the wildest roller coasters you can imagine. You get off the ride wide-eyed, not sure exactly what happened, adrenaline pumping through your veins, slightly sick in the stomach and debating whether or not you want to do it again. Of course you want to do it again! That was awesome and totally worth throwing up to experience again! But this is where the analogy falls apart because, well, you can't.
2016 for me has been a most incredible journey. I started the year off newly engaged and surrounded by friends and family. I loved what I was doing and who I got to do it with. I was looking forward to a wedding later in the year and what the future would hold. I was all but certain that I would be where I was for a while longer, too. I couldn't imagine life looking more positive.
God had a different plan. I wasn't going to be able to stay with friends and family. I was going to have to find a new place to call home. So I started the search for a job and God was faithful to provide. Through family, God provided me with a place to stay for a brief transition period. God then provided me with an apartment to call home for both me and my soon-to-be wife. God protected me as I traveled home, got married, and enjoyed a most amazing honeymoon. God then brought us safely back to our new home. That's been life for the past few months. New job, new home, new state, new friends, new wife, practically new life.
It's all been amazing but it hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows. I've had times where I've wondered what in the world God was doing. What could God be planning that required moving me from everything I hoped for and expected in my life with my new wife? Surely God knew that it was going to be enough of a new (and beautiful) challenge to adjust to life as a couple that I didn't need any more stress on top of that, right? Stacking so much on me at once has at times felt so overwhelming that I collapsed in tears and panic.
But you know what else happened in 2016? God taught me more about Himself in 2016 than I ever thought possible. Through His Word He has shown me His character in ways I never knew. His promises, His love, His mercy, His glory.. Now I know that He was preparing me. I may not have known the future but God has been working ahead of me every step of the way.
While I still don't know exactly why God has me here right now, I know He has a purpose and a plan. A plan, ultimately, for prosperity and free from harm. Because of that I will remain faithful. I will press on in faith, in ministry, in prayer and in love.
God, I pray that you will give me the faith to follow you every step of the way. I know you are guiding me through Your Word, so help me to meditate on it and hold it in my heart. Let my love for you overflow to my wife, my family, my friends, and anyone I meet. Let my eyes be open and let me be prepared for the ministry you would work through me daily. When I don't understand why, let me trust that you do. When I don't like it, help me to cast aside my flesh so that the Spirit can continue the work in me that was started many years ago. Teach me more about you. Reveal more about me so that I might step into the identity I have in You. Give me joy that never ceases. Be my sustenance and my protector. Be my light and my guide. Be my authority, council, and, when needed, corrector. God, be my everything. Thank you for 2016 and thank you for each moment you give me in 2017.
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Who loves a late night drive while listening to classic rock? Here's a list of best car songs of all time voted for by readers of hotrod.com
- Johnny Cash – One Piece at a Time
The title says it all. Once piece at a time. This song is about stealing car parts from a local car plant to build your dream car.
Best Lyric:
"So we drilled it out so that it would fit, and with a little bit of help with an adaptor kit, he had that engine running just like a song.
- Foghat – Slow Ride
Slow ride, take it easy! This song was released in 1975 by British rock band Foghat. During an interview with the band drummer Roger Earl, this song is inspired by a slow ride during a traffic jam. Traffic sucks but sometimes, we need to slow down and take it easy.
Best lyric? None, it's all about slowing down.
- Bruce Springsteen – Racing in the Streets
Coming in at number 8 is a song by Bruce Springsteen. This song is about a small-time drag racer who's hoping for a better life. Also, this song includes technical details in modifying a car. After the release of the song, a mechanic friend of Bruce told him that he can't put fuelie head on a '69 Chevy.
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- The Beach Boys – Shut Down
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- Rob Zombie – Dragula
The song's title was from the classic TV show The Munsters. Grandpa Munster 's car was called Dragula.
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- The Beach Boys – 409
This song is discussing the best GM engine of that time, the 409. This 409 engine is usually used in B-body platform car.
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- Metallica – Fuel
This song isn't classic but it's about the singer's passion for cars. James Hetfield is a certified hot rodder and he currently owns several hot rods and custom classic cars.
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- Golden Earing – Radar Love
The person in the song was driving all night because his girlfriend wants him home.
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- The Beach Boys – Little Deuce Coupe
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|Finance Bill
Mr. Davey: Notwithstanding the Financial Secretary's excellent skills, I regret the absence of the Paymaster General who is, I am sure, detained on serious business in Brussels. She played a leading part in previous Finance Bill Committees and on the Floor of the House in respect of the important matter of policy, which is the substance of the clause. The hon. Lady has a detailed knowledge of the subject and has appeared before several Treasury Committee hearings. Despite the Financial Secretary's exceptional skills, the debate is the poorer because of the Paymaster General's absence. The reasons behind those opening remarks will become clearer as I detail some growing concerns about the Government's handling.
The hon. Member for West Dorset was right to say that the Liberal Democrats have supported the Government year in, year out on their policy of raising excise duty on tobacco products. We support also their policy objectives on health and cracking down on fraud through legal means, such as new technology, the recruitment of more Customs and Excise staff and having new stamps on packets, which we debated last year. We do not want to give tacit support to lawbreakers. If they break the law passed by Parliament, they should be punished; at no stage should we give any succour to them, even on a parking ticket. Sometimes people park cars in dangerous places, which can be a threat to other people's lives. It might seem a small offence, but it can be significant.
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In previous debates, as the hon. Gentleman mentioned, we discussed in detail the elasticities of tax revenue with respect to duty. We also discussed cross-price and demand elasticities, and had debates using reports by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and rejoinders to those reports from industry. They were some of the best tax debates that we have had in this Parliament because they were extremely well informed. We have debated various enforcement techniques, and the Government have made strides on smuggling, which should be recognised.
On a recent trip to the Crown court in Kingston, I was regaled by judges who were almost fed up with having to try tobacco smuggling cases. They complained that such cases took up too much of their time but I had to say that, although I understood their frustration, they were engaged in enforcing the law. Their work was not only bringing lawbreakers to justice by fining and imprisoning them properly, but sending out a wider signal that is a key part of the Government's strategy to deter future smugglers.
It is being made clear that the Government will take a hard line on smuggling and that, if people smuggle, they will be caught, punished and imprisoned. That will bring to an end that illegal traffic, and I support the Government and Customs and Excise in cracking down on it in every possible way.
Despite those remarks and that past support, I want to enter a note of caution and a caveat to our support for the Government's policies on this matter, because several issues about the Government's handling of it are leading to our support wearing thin. They are detailed issues, but must be aired before we pass the clause. As has been mentioned, the Government failed to publish the Taylor report. I will not go into that in detail, because it has been covered in the past and I do not want to go over old ground, but the Government also have not published a more recent and potentially more damaging reportthe Rocques report, which was set up by the Paymaster General. Customs and Excise announced on 7 July 2000 that John Rocques, ex-senior partner of Deloitte & Touche, would lead the inquiry and report to Mr. Broadbent and the Minister by the end of November 2000. Indeed, I believe that the Minister received a preliminary report in November and, after John Rocques had asked for more time, the final report in the new year. However, that report has not been published and the Treasury Committee on which I serve criticised the Government for their failure to do so. The Paymaster General was good enough to give the Committee an informal briefing on progress with the Rocques inquiry, but she has gone no further and the report has not been published. We received a letter explaining why not. Many reading it gained the impression that Customs and Excise had rejected the conclusions of the Rocques reportit was too critical of the Departmentand asked him to draw fresh conclusions
In the Financial Times on 5 February this year, Mr. Rocques affirmed that there were no reasons why his report should not be published and acted upon. So here we have a second major report commissioned by the Government on this key area of policy that has not been published. That should help explain why I am concerned.
Furthermore, the Treasury Committee report was published on 22 March 2001, but the Government have yet to reply. This cross-party reportsome Labour Members signed up to itdoes not pull its punches. I shall not detain the Committee by reading all the conclusionsyou would call me to order if I did, Dr. Clarkbut conclusion (b) states:
The Public Accounts Committee is also interested and the National Audit Office registered a note of concern about the Government's handling of the problem. In a preliminary report, the Comptroller and Auditor General said on 9 February that he was unable to certify that
The Comptroller and Auditor General is a servant of Parliament, not of Government. He has a superb staff working for him on behalf of this place and our constituents, so we must take his statement seriously. The NAO will move on from its preliminary report and produce a more detailed report to Parliament. Unfortunately, it is not yet concluded, but I know of its concerns about the weak controls of Customs and Excise.
A whole series of reportswritten or part-writtencould be before us to illuminate the debate and help us decide whether it was appropriate to continue with the tobacco duty escalator. The Government have the written reports, but they have not informed today's debate, which is scandalous. I speak as a Member who has supported the Government's policy throughout this Parliament, so I cannot be criticised as partisan or a Johnny come lately.
The hon. Member for West Dorset referred to other evidence that provided cause for concern. When the Government have provided an estimate of the loss of revenue due to smuggling
Mr. Timms: I just want to pick up one of the hon. Gentleman's points. He said that the escalator is continuing, but it is not. It has been halted and the Bill contains only an inflation rise.
Mr. Davey: I am grateful for that intervention: I was incorrect. Excise duties are still being treated this year in terms of indexation. The question remains whether we have reached a point of diminishing returns. Are the elasticities such that increases in taxation lead to a reduced yield? I have argued against that in the past, because all evidence and analysis suggested that we had not reached that point, but I am now beginning to question that. I hope that we have not, because of the health signals that are so important to the Government's policy. We cannot bury our heads in the sand: if we have reached that point, we will need to review our strategy.
Before the Financial Secretary's intervention, I was talking about the Government's published figures. The hon. Member for West Dorset alluded to them when he said that more smuggled products than the Government acknowledge may come from the EU as a result of the differential between the UK and other member states.
The Tobacco Manufacturers Association says that the Government operate on a 20:80 rule. With 80 per cent. of the smuggled product coming from outside the EU, duty changes make no difference to the bulk of it. The association takes issue with the 20:80 rule of thumb that Customs and Excise uses to calculate the loss of revenue. It uses pack tests, an analysis of the packets that are thrown away, often after football matches. Various football stadiums have been swept up after the match and the packets have been counted in order to work out where the cigarettes were produced and imported. On the basis of several such detailed researches, the Tobacco Manufacturers Association believes that the split between extra-EU and intra-EU smuggled products is more likely to be 40:60 to 60:40. If so, the Government figures are wrong.
Mr. Letwin: That is precisely the difference to which I was alluding. It is hearsay that Customs and Excise operates on a 20:80 principle. I say hearsay advisedly because we have never hadcertainly not in Committeeopen acknowledgement of the figures on which Customs and Excise bases its estimates. That is what we need. At the moment, the pack tests provide the only evidence available in the public arena. As the hon. Gentleman rightly says, they suggest that the Government's analysis is deeply flawed.
Mr. Davey: The hon. Gentleman is right. We have not had that admission. The intellectual framework behind the Government's policy has never been clearly elucidated, so we have been unable to scrutinise it properly. That is the problem, and it stretches our patience too far. I am not sure whether there was a Division on the Budget resolution behind the clause; if there had been, we intended to support the Government. We want the Government to come clean
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