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Egypt, land of mystery. Green treasure within the harsh North African desert. For millennia this mysterious land has drawn visitors to its shores, to experience the magic that is Egypt! The mighty Nile, bringer of life and key to the very survival of the Ancient kingdoms of Egypt and Nubia, has been the magnet, which has lead guests right down to Upper Egypt (Southern) and sometimes as far south as Nubia.
Congrats on LOTD and featured on Squidoo LOTD lenses. Great stuff but now I am not into ocean crusing. Too many people. I even have a couple of articles on cruises out of Port Canaveral on my vacationer web site. I'm planning on one quickly, perhaps we are able to share a cabin collectively! Thanks for the opportunity to add a few my cruise lenses. Well performed lens, I'll have to recollect to return again the subsequent time I am planning a cruise. A cruise is fun if you're going with a large group of household and pals. If you are alone, I think it can be fairly boring!
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Well he's a fantastic Texas blues man, been round a very long time, but not exactly well-known (I really wrote a hub about him in the event you're really curious). He brings plenty of his musician associates along too. The music on the cruise is blues and rock with just a little zydeco and country. There are always several exhibits going on without delay.


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PHOENIX - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen
was in Phoenix on Thursday amid calls for her resignation.
The controversy is over the clunky rollout of insurance exchanges under President Barack Obama's health law.
The former Kansas governor is the Obama administration's public point person on the health law's implementation.
Computer problems have kept many consumers from signing up through new online markets.
says they're working 24-7 to make the federal website better, nobody has been fired over technical glitches and a lot of the problems were caused by a surge in demand.
She says she doesn't work for the people calling for her to step down.
toured a Phoenix HHS call center and talk with "navigators" who have been trained to educate people about enrolling for coverage.

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A warm welcome to the world of Euro Workstation. 1994 was the year when we began and ever since we have been on a continuous growth chart. Over the years, we have provided customized solutions to large corporations, small enterprises and joint ventures, while always maintaining a high standard in quality.
We have partnered almost 175 corporate houses till date and still continue to do business with them. Our product specialisation today extends to a wide variety of modular furniture systems. They enhance the image of the company as well as help in creating happy workplaces. However at the same time, we seek to build a culture of caring for friendly relationships based on mutual trust.
Today, we are recognised by the industry for our capability to maintain a high quality of goods and services, impetus on using top grade & eco-friendly raw materials and precision manufacturing processes. Euro Workstations has proudly achieved the ISO 9001:2000 status in 2006 and till date have maintained an unblemished track record in quality. This is yet another feather in our cap, as we stride towards becoming India's leading office interior solution provider.
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Our goal is to provide superior solutions for happy workplaces. We thank you for choosing Euro as your partner. Rest assured that our office solutions will provide you with exceptional value, for years to come.
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Since 1985, Euro Workstation has been handling turnkey projects. We have over 25 years of experience in creating interior designing solutions. In 1994, we began specialising in modular furniture systems and are among the first to realise its potential in India. Currently, we create complete solutions for corporations – whether turnkey projects or modular furniture systems. With an unwavering focus on quality, we want to be the first name for office interior solutions.
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1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 boneless pork loin chops
ground black pepper to taste
I also used a little bit of cayenne pepper and chili powder, just a dash
Mix the salt, cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to form a paste. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and rub with the paste.Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
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This is the first book in my pass at reading the entire Virgin series by Richard Branson. Essentially that just means reading every book he has written. Losing My Virginity is essentially just an autobiography which means it is a lot different from most of the books I have read recently. However, after seeing a... Continue Reading →
Friend of a Friend
I found this book while listening to the Jordan Harbinger Show's interview with the author David Burkus. I had already started reading Never Eat Alone and knew I wanted to start a series of books on networking so this sounded like a great next read. The pitch from the interview was this book was about... Continue Reading →
Positivity Wins!
If you want a complete run through of Gary Vaynerchuk's thesis, this is a great podcast to start with. However, the thing that grabbed me this time was once again a quote near the end of the speech during the Q&A. I don't understand the ROI of fear, dwelling or complaining."
Never Eat Alone
I have had the great privilege to meet the author of this book on several occasions and haven gone to a couple of the famous dinners referenced in the book. Those interactions are the reason I decided to pick-up Never Eat Alone. I have never been the best at relationships and I know it hurts... Continue Reading →
Startup – Alex Talks Equity
In the very beginning of my journey out of the Air Force, back when I was just starting to think about leaving active duty, the Startup podcast began. If you have never listened to the show, or you have started listening in the subsequent seasons, I highly recommend listening to the first season of the... Continue Reading →
"Persistence matters more than talent. The student with straight As is irrelevant if the student sitting next to him with Bs has more passion." -Andrew Ross Sorkin
As someone who often works with a bunch of software engineers, this book was a lot of fun to read. We tried to apply it on my team at work and it wasn't really the right fit for us, but I still think there are a lot of take aways for anyone to use. For... Continue Reading →
"You always do the best you can in the moment. Then it either connects or it doesn't." -Ben Stiller
The Advantage
Read this book! Read this book! Read this book! Ok, I said it. This follow-up to Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team, is a great distillation of a ton of best practices for fostering organizational health. It is certainly directed at people at the top of organizations and it is possible to misapply some of... Continue Reading →


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November 4, 2015
Melanie Brown, Bristol Bay Fisherman and CFBB member 907-744-1169
Lindsey Bloom, Acting Director, Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay 907-723-3662
Bristol Bay Commercial Fishermen ask Congress to listen to facts, not Pebble Limited Partnership-funded propaganda campaign
The House Science, Space and Technology committee hearing's review of the EPA process distracts from the mining company's failure to file for permits in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
JUNEAU, AK — Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay will urge members of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology during a Thursday morning hearing to stick to the facts when it comes to the proposed Pebble Mine and its potential negative impacts on the world's greatest wild sockeye salmon fishery.
A Pebble Partnership-sponsored report from the Cohen group, which serves as the centerpiece of the hearing, delved into the fairness of the EPA's 404c process to evaluate the potential impacts of the colossal gold and copper mine on Bristol Bay and its fisheries.
In two rounds of EPA public process, roughly 20,000 Alaskans weighed in to support the proposal to protect fish and fishing. In the final tally, over 99 percent of the 670,000-plus comments were in favor of protections and opposed to the development of Pebble Mine.
"It would be a far greater service to the public if the Congress would focus on the science, which shows clearly that construction of one of the world's largest open pit gold and copper mines at the headwaters of Bristol Bay could pose a clear risk to Bristol Bay's incredible fishery," said Bristol Bay fisherman and CFBB member Melanie Brown.
Since late in 2004, Pebble has been openly talking about applying for permits, including on several occasions promising a mine plan was mere months away. Now, more than ten years later, Alaskans are still waiting.
"What's unfair is the stress and uncertainty that we live with year after year, a decade of false statements and unfulfilled promises from Pebble," said Brown. "I'm hopeful that in the near future the Congress and the courts will step aside and let the EPA finish the job that so many of us are counting them to do and do right."
Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay is a coalition of over 100 fishing organizations and thousands of individual fishermen working to protect the 14,000 jobs, more than $500 million in annual income, and over half the world's wild sockeye salmon provided by Bristol Bay's 125 year sustainable fishery. Learn more at fishermenforbristolbay.org.
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In 2000, Shakira started dating Antonio de la Rúa, the son of then president of Argentina Fernando de la Rúa, a romance that made headline news throughout Latin America. In March of 2001, he proposed to her. During Fernando De la Rúa's presidency, the economy of Argentina collapsed, leading to the subsequently violent December 2001 riots; in response to the turmoil, Tower Records decided to no longer sell Shakira's albums in Argentina as Antonio was directly involved in the management of his father's administration. De la Rúa and Shakira remain engaged, with future plans to marry.


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It's a good time to be in Tucson—and also good to be Tucson. If the second-largest city in Arizona was previously known as Scottsdale's less sophisticated little sister, it's turning that reputation on its head with trendy new hotels, a funky downtown and a closeness to nature.
"We are happy to be the underdog," says Dan Gibson, director of communications at Visit Tucson. "If [people come here] and it feels like a discovery, that's even better."
If trends continue, it might not stay that way for long. Gibson reports 80 percent of meeting planners who've attended site visits to Tucson have booked business. Tucson is especially popular among the association market, particularly for the high value proposition the second-tier city offers—at times, half of Phoenix prices, says Gibson.
Unusual quirks like funeral homes-turned-bars (Tucson has two of them), strip mall Mexican joints with killer brisket (where else can you do a group taco crawl?) and retro-cool lodging (The Hotel Congress still uses brass keys) add to the charm.
One mainstay in the city's event scene is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, which has taken place there every February since 1954. Comprised of 45 different events this year and headquartered at Tucson Convention Center, the show has an annual economic impact of $12 million on the city. While Tucson (metro area population: 1 million) isn't large enough to host citywides, Gem and Mineral Show attendees take up a large chunk of the city's 12,900 rooms.
The addition of Sun Link, Tucson's downtown streetcar, in 2014 served as a catalyst for much of the new development in that area. Running a 3.9-mile track from the west side down Congress Street and continuing on to the popular Fourth Avenue and The University of Arizona campus, the transportation mode has made a major impact on the neighborhoods it runs through. "It has created basically one space," says Gibson. Locals are also moving and living downtown—not the case only five years ago, Gibson notes.
Among that development are new lodging options for groups. Tucson is set to gain two new hotels by next year. That's pretty major for a destination that hasn't seen a new hotel downtown in three decades. Marriott is placing its bets on Tucson to draw millennial business travelers, building a 136-room AC Hotel (planned to open this summer) and a 100-room Moxy (scheduled for completion in 2018).
Restaurant newcomers downtown offer a mix of Tex-Mex cuisine, fresh takes on Southwestern fare (ever had a Sonoran hot dog?) and craft cocktails, at a noncraft-cocktail price. Playground Bar & Lounge has an incredible urban patio for events and a great happy hour menu for post-event unwinding. Charro Steak, which opened last year and accommodates buyouts, is known for its mesquite-grilled, Arizona grass-fed steaks and stellar desserts. It makes sense that dine-arounds are popular among groups, as Family Travel Association did one night of its meeting in Tucson last year.
Connect Coworking, a shared office space downtown, is a convenient spot to work on the road. It also has several rooms that can be rented for private events, accommodating from four to 50 people.
One can't-miss stop in the area is HUB Ice Cream Factory. The locally made concoctions in flavors like oatmeal cookie dough are a sure way to cool down on a hot Arizona day.


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The Board of the DPSG hereby calls for nomination of candidates for the 2019 Jørgen Pedersen Lecture. The Pedersen Award is open to both DPSG members and non-members. Details are provided in the announcement.
The board announces the 15th Joseph Hoet Research Award (JHRA) to be given on the occasion of the Annual Meeting 2019 in Austria. The award will consist of a diploma-certificate, travel expenses of up to 500 € and paid registration. The call for nominations is open on a competitive basis, for excellence of research in the field of Diabetes and Pregnancy. Se announcement for details.


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Jessica Lawrence
Jessica Lawrence shares a story about leadership. From high school to the Girl Scouts of the USA to NY Tech Meetup, Jessica connects the dots about what is needed to be a leader. I was directed to this video by Jeff Vincent. Check out his newsletter and subscribe here.
And take 10 minutes to listen to Jessica's story.
Doing What You Think is Right
Most of the time when I was in high school, it was a good thing to be featured in the school newspaper.
But I was sitting in class one afternoon during my senior year, when I came to realize there are times when clearly it is not.
I belonged to a club called Peer Advisory. As members, we served as advisors and organized activities for middle school students.
It was a good group overall. But some of the members, who also happened to be the most popular kids in school, had started drinking and partying on weekends.
They were not in my eyes living up to the club's mission of being role models. So after learning this, I decided the most appropriate next step for me to take was to bring this up for discussion at one of the our club meetings, where I proposed we also sign a pledge agreeing not to drink.
As you might imagine, berating your fellow teenagers for their behavior and for the fact that they weren't being really good role models, didn't go over so well. And they weren't big fans for the pledge idea either.
So then I'm sitting in class a few days later, when the school newspaper is delivered. And I open it up and see my name in the news brief section.
But it's not celebrating something wonderful I have done. It was one line. And all is said was, "Hey, Jess Lawrence you suck."
It turned out a few members of Peer Advisory were also editors of the newspaper. And they had slipped that one line in after the principal had already signed off on the final draft.
As a final act in utter high school mortification that day, the principal then made the editor in-chief apologize to me, publicly, over the school's address system.
But beyond this momentary embarrassment, I didn't really care what the popular kids thought, I didn't really care what they said about me in the paper, and I wasn't too worried about breaking social rules.
What I cared about was doing what I thought was right.
All Rules aren't Created Equal
If it's not already clear, I'm someone who likes rules. I'm careful. I tend to like order.
I'm the person who wandered around at college picking up all of the beer cans wondering where all the adults were.
I'm a person who doesn't cut in line, who stays to the right on the sidewalk, and who always carries band-aids.
But even for me, all rules aren't created equal.
Teenage social rules could be trumped by this higher order rule of doing the right thing.
And for those of us who are overcome with these visions of what's wrong and how it could be made right, we often find ourselves in positions of leadership.
Because at least at first, we can't stand that gap between what is and what could be.
The space that educator Parker Palmer calls the tragic gap.
Our early efforts about leadership are all about action. We plow ahead trying to escape that uncomfortable gap as fast as possible, trying to get to that place where things have been made right.
But my bull in a china shop method of trying to close that gap in high school had backfired.
I still had a lot to learn about leadership and change.
And starting my career in a 100-year-old organization would turn out to be the perfect classroom.
I started out as a fundraising associate at a Girl Scout counsel in Southern California. And I quickly learned though Girl Scouts have an amazing mission and do great stuff for girls, the organization was struggling with bureaucracy and hierarchy. And a lot of rules that did more harm than good.
Over the years, it had developed an unhealthy culture. A culture that really diminished human potential instead of elevating it.
And I worked in this environment for five year. At first sort of accepting that this is how work was. But slowly it started feeling worse and worse.
And I started thinking that this is not how work is supposed to be. Luckily, I was appointed CEO when I was 28 years old. And then I got to be in charge.
I realized I should start making some changes. So my first attempt at change was to implement a flexible work program.
I decided employees at a certain level and above could decide to work from home one day a week.
But right when I was about to start this program, one of my employees pulled me aside. She was one of the lowest paid people in the organization.
She said, "Jessica why is it the highest paid people get to save money on gas and commuting costs on day a week, when people like me, who need that savings the most, don't get to participate."
"Do you trust us less?"
I was speechless. I had never thought about trust in that context. This idea that your trustworthiness increased with your pay grade had been standard practice.
And there I was about to follow in that tradition. I had tried gently pushing back against the rules. But it wasn't enough.
We realized we needed to throw out the whole rulebook and start with something new.
Escape the Uncomfortable Gap
So we made bold, rapid changes.
We became the first non-profit in the country to implement a results-only work environment. Where employees could work from where ever they wanted, whenever they wanted, as long as their work got done.
We re-centered our organization around trust. And we worked hard to change the culture.
And things got better. Employees were more engaged. They were happier to come to work. They were more creative and took more risks. Their well-being improved and our business performance improved as well.
It wasn't perfect, but we were on this up, up, up trajectory. Until it stalled.
Some of the people who were enthusiastic about change, were not so enthusiastic when it came time to actually start changing.
We were moving too fast and the amount of change we were asking them to make became too scary.
I learned that although I had started out with all the right intentions for implementing this change for the benefit of others, I became a bit too focused on my own desire to escape that uncomfortable gap. And get to that place where things had been made right.
And I had let that space, which I had usually left open for others, close just a little bit.
A few years ago, I left Girl Scouts, moved to New York and started my current position at New York Tech Meetup.
And I had expected the technology sector to be filled with incredibly enlightened people. Who not only were building innovating products, who were truly building innovative workplaces.
I thought they would be the ones who would be driving all the types of change I had tried to implement at Girl Scouts.
I thought they would be writing better rules of business and adopting more human practices of work.
And while some are, a significant portion of this whole new generation of leaders are not advocating for the type of change I expected. And the type of change I think we need.
They still seem to be embracing this relentless win-at-all-costs attitude. A mentality that emphasizes constant action. But as I had learned, being able to pause is essential for creating the space needed in leadership.
Space to truly see and hear others. Space for difference.
Space for agency and potential to flourish.
Space to learn as I did from the people working alongside you asking you tough questions.
If I could go back to re-visit my 17-year-old self, I would stand next to her and give her hand a squeeze.
I would tell her to slow down a little. I would tell her to listen.
Not just to the supposed experts, but to all of those around her. And to herself.
I would tell her to have courage and patience to stay in that gap. And I would tell her to not lose her boldness.
Because having something that you are willing to take action on is essential. Even if, you eventually realize that sometimes the best thing to do is pause and listen.
Thank you for reminding us of that, Jessica.
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Why People Think Investigators Are A Good Idea
Characteristics of a Good Private Investigator A lot of people don't understand that to become a private investigator, an individual must undergo hours of training to be certified. An authorized investigator is an actual professional that possesses quite specialized abilities. While you will find unqualified individuals out there who call themselves "PIs," the smart client should take time to carry out some research to find a qualified and able private investigator. There are a couple ways to locate a private investigator within your area. The best method would be to ask family or friends. Often, lawyers work together with private investigators to gather lawsuit-related information. Knowing a lawyer, she or he may have the ability to recommend someone experienced. Another means to finding some prospective PIs would be to visit the organization responsible for licensing private investigators in your particular area. They are able to supply you with contact information and names for accredited investigators there. Take some time and chat with him about his expertise and qualifications before you disclose confidential information to an investigator. An actual professional should have no trouble supplying evidence of certifications and the training he's received. If a PI claims to have expertise in a particular service, ascertain that he possesses the documentation to attest to this.
The Key Elements of Great Investigators
It's advisable to talk with a couple of investigators to judge which individual you feel most comfortable with. After all, based on the scenario, you may have to tell very personal details that could be hard to share without feeling some humiliation. Make sure to work with someone who makes you feel safe and confident. You will want to stay away from anyone who is excessively aggressive or persistent with you. When interviewing them, you need to request to meet with any associates or assistants who may too be involved in your case.
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You need to understand just what types of services he'll supply when picking a private investigator. Be sure all surveillance is well compiled should you need for a court proceeding later. A great investigator has a sharp focus on detail. This feature enables him to make discoveries that'll not be noticeable to the typical man. Documentation that is concise and complete allows one to understand what facts the investigator is deriving his conclusion from. Be sure that you've clear information on the prices related to the services. He should offer you a written contract that's not difficult to comprehend. Any retainers demanded as well as an hourly rate should be quoted. Sometimes a private investigator can provide you with an approximation for a certain service. It is wise you have a definite comprehension of the contract and charging to ensure that you get the services you need at the charges you expect.
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Guest Blogger: J.D. Martins
Thanks, Lucy, for giving me the chance to talk today about my debut novella, One Night in Madrid, which as your readers probably know, is part of the City Nights Series.
Here's the blurb:
Danny left Dublin for Madrid two years ago, but still scans the crowd in the Irish pubs for the face of someone from home. Though doubtful he'll ever recognise anybody, one evening he sees Aisling, a girl he'd known – or wished he'd known – at university. Beautiful but haughty, she'd always ignored Danny, and though he'd fantasised about making love to her, she'd never so much as smiled at him.
To his amazement, Aisling is extremely friendly when she meets him all these years later and away from home. She is still snobby and condescending, but Danny decides to make her night as enjoyable as he can, hoping for one last chance to impress her and make his teenage fantasies come true. As the sultry Madrid night progresses, mere lust grows into affection, and Danny begins to see her snobbery as something else entirely. Will Aisling see Danny as more than just a way to pass her night in Madrid?
In the story, Danny has the chance to talk to a girl who in the past had spurned not just his potential amorous advances, but refused to acknowledge his very presence. He could have chosen to ignore her now, meeting her on the neutral ground of Madrid, his new home turf. But he decides to pretend he does not distain her. In his case, he does it because he still feels lust towards her – an emotion stronger than distaste.
Whether or not he is right to give her a "second chance" his something the reader must decide…
But if you were in a bar and saw someone from our own past, who you were once attracted to but who had, at least in your opinion, looked down on you, would you give them the time of day, or ignore them by pretending you didn't see them, or recognise them?
Draining the glass, Danny placed it on the bar, debating whether to have another pint, or stroll home and have a glass of wine while he prepared dinner. The plan was just one pint, but he needed to tell himself that twice; once when he went into the bar and again when he'd finished the drink.
And then he saw her.
She stood quite near, surrounded by a tight knot of people at the edge of the dance floor that had parted momentarily. She wore a cotton summer dress that showed the sweep of her shoulder blades and spine. The dress was floral, red with splashes of black and dark blue. She wore soft brown leather sandals that were almost invisible against her tanned feet. Her toenails were painted red but her fingernails were French polished. A silver or white-gold bracelet hung from her right wrist, and on her left she wore a silver wristwatch, which a discreet look later told him was a Patek Philippe. In her ears she had diamond stud earrings, and on the ring finger of her right hand was a silver ring with a blue stone he couldn't identify.
He didn't see her face straight away, yet something deep inside him said it had to be her.
In college, he'd often stared at this girl's long blonde hair from a few seats behind in the lecture theatre, while far below them a maths professor droned on about matrices. He knew the shape of her head and neck, had observed her tie up that hair, amazed at the beauty of the fine, straight filaments, the way the strands slid like silk over one another, yet held as one tight rope. When she was an infant her mother had clearly decided ever cutting such hair would be a sin, and she'd concurred. She plaited it, put it in a ponytail, tied it up around a clip made of what seemed to Danny like a piece of wood and two chopsticks, or simply a spare pencil. Sometimes it splayed out across her shoulders like a cascade of spun gold. Now it was pulled up in a silver clasp, to reveal the nape of a long, fine neck, and soft-skinned shoulders.
Those shoulders had been bared before, in a hot September of their freshman year, and later, during the intense study month when the cherry blossoms bloomed and fell across the lawns of campus. Danny had fantasised about slipping off that shoulder strap, letting the silky string fall down along her arm, trailing his fingers along her collarbone and ribs and pushing aside the top to expose her breasts.
When she turned around in the bar and he saw her face, Danny instantly searched through his memory to match her visage, and see all six numbers of recognition. It came out a winner. She stared back at him, her brain no doubt doing the same. Although still early, and most—apart from the pre-marriage revellers—were only on their second or third drink, Danny thought she must have been fairly merry already, because as she recognised him she smiled.
She'd never smiled at him before—not in four years of college. Then again, they'd not interacted much. They'd never really talked, never attended the same classes after second year. He'd always told himself she'd never smiled at him because she didn't know him. Once or twice, of course, she'd turned around, casually, and seen him. But she'd seen lots of others sitting behind her, too. The back rows of the lecture theatre were filled with Danny's friends, who'd varying levels of interest in her hair and the maths lecture; from zero to all-absorbed.
The chance to get to know her had never come around. She'd majored in chemistry, Danny in computer science. He had taken a chemistry class in second year, but she'd always seemed to sit on the opposite side of the theatre then. His gaze had often paused upon her face as he searched through those assembled in a lecture the way he did through the throng of a bar.
She was stunning. Her frame was that of someone who was fit without effort. A swimmer or a gymnast at some point, she had a fine body, breasts the way Hemingway described, wide womanly hips and a behind that eyes or hands could never tire of. She had crystal blue eyes like deep Antarctic ice, and a button nose. Her mouth was perfect. Her teeth had had money spent on them, but her lips were natural; she had a dazzling smile. But before that moment in a Madrid bar, Danny had only received the coldness of those glacial eyes.
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text: NO SPOILERS PLEASE!!! EPISODE 1: UP THE SPOUT AGAIN Back to the cul-de-sac! Here's the key, there's the key, where's the key? Paige quite possibly makes her stupidest decision ever by choosing Ted. Ted takes that goddamn key from her, and then Greg takes the key from him, but it turns out Paige has the REAL key and Greg hired a muscular goon for nothing. It's all quite fun, and includes a quick scene with a funny, good-looking sleaze. Mack, Karen, and Paula are stuck doing their comedy routine as Karen gets released from the hospital, Paula gets dropped off, and Mack confesses all but, guess what, Karen's in the back of the car, so she didn't hear! OK. What was once really funny in the ending episodes of the season now feels tired. Val fears the worst when Danny cancels their date because he's sick. Understandable, considering her history. She pays him a surprise visit and is ecstatic to find out he's indeed sick. She runs away when Danny offers his peen. While he's sick?! Come on, dude. Chicken soup is good but it doesn't work that fast. Meanwhile, Gary is caught in an endless succession of high angle shots and coffee-pots obscuring faces. Both Val and Pat teasing Gary about Sally's friend was very funny but this, too, feels a little tired. This aired after a several-month break, and it's all still the same. But, at least in this case, we see some exciting movement when yet another disembodied voice (OK, kinda) attacks Can't-See-My-Face in her apartment and Gary is left stupidly yelling on the phone, "What's your number? What's your name?!" I can't tell if he's worried or shocked he's finally getting a freezeframe.


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European Retail Briefing - February 2011
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Table of contents
Analyst Comment
- Inflation looms over European food retail
- Inflation: The return
- Price rises will be passed on
- The grocers will lead the way
- Inflation looms over European food retail
Headlines for the Month
- Food retailers
- Clothing retailers
- Multi-sector retailing
- Health and beauty
- Furniture retailing
- Sports and leisure goods
- Jewellers
- Economy
- Food retailers
Retail Sales Review
- Key points
- France
- Figure 1: France: Retail sales trends, 2009-10
- Inflation
- Figure 2: France: Inflation, 2009-10
- Germany
- Figure 3: Germany: Retail sales trends, 2009-10
- Inflation
- Figure 4: Germany: Inflation, 2009-10
- Italy
- Figure 5: Italy: Retail sales trends, 2009-10
- Inflation
- Figure 6: Italy: Inflation, 2009-10
- Netherlands
- Figure 7: The Netherlands: Retail sales trends, 2009-10
- Inflation
- Figure 8: The Netherlands: Inflation, 2009-11
- Spain
- Figure 9: Spain: Retail sales trends, 2009-10
- Inflation
- Figure 10: Spain: Inflation, 2009-11
- Figure 11: Retail sales trends, 2009-10
- Inflation
- Figure 12: UK: Annual percentage change in Consumer Price Index for selected product groups, 2009-11
- Key points
DIY Retailing in Europe
- Market size and performance
- Specialists' retail sales
- National attitudes to DIY
- The European competitive landscape
- Market shares
- Figure 13: Europe: Leading DIY retailers share of all European retail sales, 2009
- Outlook for DIY retailing
Groupe Adeo
- Figure 14: Groupe Adeo: Sales as share of DIY retailers' sales in Europe, 2006-10
- Figure 15: Groupe Adeo (France): Sales as share of DIY retailers' sales in France, 2006-10
- Strategic evaluation
- Continuing on the growth trend
- Multi-format increases expansion potential
- Eastern Europe, the key for future growth?
- Recent history
- Financial performance
- Figure 16: Groupe Adeo: Sales performance, 2005-10
- Figure 17: Groupe Adeo: Estimated European sales performance, 2009
- Store portfolio
- Figure 18: Groupe Adeo: Outlet data, 2005-10
- Retail offering
- e-commerce and home shopping
News Analysis
- Grocers
- Belgium: Ahold to enter Belgium market in March
- Belgium: Colruyt meets Q3 targets
- Belgium: Delhaize reports modest fourth quarter growth
- France: Auchan to launch convenience store
- France: Carrefour
- …emerging markets improves end of year results
- …shares rise in split speculation
- …ends year well with domestic resurgence
- …nears full control of Cdiscount
- France: Leclerc's sales increase 5.1% in 2010
- Latvia: Maxima Grupe sees fall in turnover
- Netherlands: Ahold sees solid fourth quarter
- Portugal: Jerónimo Martins sees yearly growth
- Russian Federation: Dixy Group sees profits increase
- Russian Federation: Magnit 2010 sales up
- Russian Federation: O'Key sees strong fourth quarter and full year results
- Russian Federation: Seventh Continent acquires Mosmart
- Russian Federation: Vester reports strong full-year sales
- Russian Federation: X5 reports strong sales
- Sweden: Axfood reports strong full-year results
- Sweden: ICA Group net sales fall
- Switzerland: Coop Schweiz reveals strong 2010 results
- Switzerland: Migros turnover down
- UK: Asda Income Tracker: average family's spending power falls
- UK: Asda sells 39 Netto stores as part of OFT disposal deal
- UK: M&S appoints Tesco's Laura Wade-Gery
- UK: Morrisons
- …in talks with George Davies
- …retail boss to step down
- …sees like-for-likes up 1%
- …to complain about Asda's ads
- UK: Nisa Today's Group
- …reports strong Christmas trading figures
- …reports double digit growth
- UK: Sainsbury's
- …abandons plans to move headquarters to King's Cross
- …appoints non-exec from Google
- …market share up, but Morrisons' falls
- …opens Fresh Kitchen
- …reports Christmas high
- …to source all Fairtrade cotton from supplier in India
- UK: Tesco
- …completes sale and leaseback of 21 shops
- …launches 20% off sale
- …launches daily dozen price campaign
- …reports slight Christmas growth
- …to open new DC for dotcom and Express
- UK: The Co-op
- …appoints Gill Bar as marketing director
- …sales fall due to bad weather
- …to create 1,700 store management jobs
- UK: Waitrose
- …reaches £5bn sales
- …to introduce 'Little' stores
- Clothing retailing
- Croatia: H&M launches new store in Zagreb
- Denmark: Bestseller increases its share in ASOS
- France: Camaïeu sees like-for-likes decline 10%
- France: LVMH predicts strong year ahead
- France: Mim to develop via partnerships
- France: Vente-privee UK sales rise 114%
- Italy: Benetton warns raw material costs may hurt margins
- Romania: H&M opens first Romanian store
- Spain: Inditex chairman Amancio Ortega steps down
- Sweden: H&M profits rise 13% for the year
- UK: Alexon sales up but issues profit warning
- UK: Aquascutum narrows losses
- UK: Aurora to outsource distribution and IT functions
- UK: Bestseller increases Asos stake to over 20%
- UK: Burberry
- …launches evolving spring ad campaign
- …to move into Regent Street Habitat store
- UK: French Connection
- …opens Facebook store
- …pre-tax profits expected to rise
- UK: H&M to launch sustainable clothing range
- UK: Hermes increases forecast for 2010
- UK: Hobbs secures £14m investment
- UK: Jack Wills to expand further overseas
- UK: Jacques Vert festive sales rise
- UK: Matalan Christmas like-for-likes decline 4.5%
- UK: Moss Bros sells Hugo Boss franchise for £16.5m
- UK: Mulberry Christmas like-for-likes up 70%
- UK: New Look sales fall over Christmas
- UK: Peacocks Group sales and profits rise
- UK: Phase Eight potentially bought out by private equity firm
- UK: Primark Christmas sales up
- UK: Reiss on track for 40% sales rise
- UK: Republic gain Andy Bond as new chairman
- UK: SuperGroup
- …buys European franchisee to push international growth
- …Christmas sales rise
- …sees strong third quarter sales
- UK: Ted Baker sales rise 7.6%
- UK: Topshop plans to 'double' sales
- Footwear retailing
- UK: Barratts Priceless posts £6.1m profit
- UK: Dune creates IT platform for expansion plans
- UK: Jimmy Choo backers opt for sale
- UK: Jones Bootmaker in £40m sale
- Multi-sector retailing
- France: Marks & Spencer to open store in Champs-Elysees
- UK: Halfords' retail sales drop over Christmas
- UK: Home Retail reports better than expected Christmas
- UK: Kiddicare plans to repeat business
- UK: Marks & Spencer
- …appoints Tesco's Laura Wade-Gery
- …posts 2.8% Christmas like-for-like rise
- …to focus on clothing arm
- …top mCommerce league
- UK: Pets Corner profits up as it plans expansion
- UK: Poundworld to roll out multi-price store format
- UK: Thorntons' sales fall in cold weather
- Department stores
- UK: Beales narrows losses by third
- UK: Debenhams like-for-likes slow
- UK: Fortnum & Mason reports record Christmas
- UK: Harrods break £1bn sales mark
- UK: House of Fraser
- …appoints director of ecommerce
- …lose Landsbanki stake
- …sees strong Christmas trading
- UK: John Lewis
- …appoints new buying director
- …sees continuing strong trade
- …sees weekly sales fall
- …to open in-store spas
- UK: Laura Ashley FY profits to be "significantly higher" than expected
- UK: Selfridges finalises de Bijenkorf deal
- UK: The Original Factory Shop reports Christmas like-for-likes up 5%
- DIY retailing
- Finland: Kesko reports poor fourth quarter
- Germany: Praktiker ends year with weak Q4
- Sweden: Clas Ohlson sees December sales rise
- UK: Kingfisher's trade chain Screwfix opens to public
- UK: Topps Tiles' Christmas sales up
- Electrical retailing
- Europe: Best Buy Europe sees two more senior departures
- Germany: Metro Group sees successful 2010
- UK: Best Buy UK online boss to leave
- UK: Carphone Warehouse sees like-for-likes rise over Christmas
- UK: Comet
- …begins redundancy consultations as it consolidates service centres
- …directors leave after dire trading
- …like-for-likes down 7.3%
- UK: Dixons sees sales suffer from snow
- UK: Everything Everywhere to test stores under own name
- UK: Jessops Christmas like-for-likes up 3%
- UK: O2 Retail to close 40 stores in 2011
- Music and video goods retailing
- …appoints KPMG amid bank concerns
- …begins to close stores
- …sees buyers circling
- …suppliers hit by credit insurance cut
- UK: Music Sales: 98% of singles now purchased online
- Furniture retailing
- UK: Bathstore receive bids from Change Capital
- UK: Carpetright sales fall and it warns on profits
- UK: Cath Kidston sales rise 52%
- UK: Dunelm Christmas like-for-likes fall
- UK: Habitat to exit Regent Street
- UK: Homestyle profits down but Reid acquisition boosts turnover
- UK: The Conran Shop sales rise over pre-VAT period
- Home shopping
- UK: Amazon
- …acquires LoveFilm
- …boosts fashion offer with lingerie launch
- UK: Argos to partner with PayPal
- UK: Asos sales up 59%
- UK: Ebay reports strong Christmas due to fashion division
- UK: Figleaves.com expands delivery options and drop boxes
- UK: Flying Brands warns on profits
- UK: Ideal Shopping Direct improves 2010 sales
- UK: M and M Direct sees sales rise
- UK: N Brown
- …acquires Slimma and Splendour
- …sees Christmas sales up
- UK: Ocado
- …ends year with strong Christmas trading sales
- …reports profit and reduces full year losses
- …shares rise as bid speculation increases
- UK: Shop Direct Christmas sales up 5%
- UK: The Hut sales up 70% in 2010
- Health and beauty retailing
- Belgium: Omega confident about 2011 after strong 2010 results
- UK: Boots UK like-for-likes up in December
- UK: Feelunique.com sales up 50% over Christmas
- UK: Holland & Barrett like-for-likes up 2.3% in December
- UK: Superdrug like-for-likes up 1.7% over Christmas
- UK: The Perfume Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 2%
- Book and stationery retailing
- UK: British Bookshops & Stationers
- …axes 40 staff
- …becomes first retail casualty of 2011
- UK: Foyles to open first shop outside London in 70 years
- UK: Office Depot ties up with Dixons for PC World shop-in-shops
- UK: The Book Depository sees strong first half
- UK: Waterstone's to close 11 shops on Sunday
- UK: WH Smith
- …like-for-likes fall 5%
- …buys 22 British Bookshops & Stationers shops
- Sports and leisure goods retailing
- Ireland: JD Sports acquires Champion Sports
- UK: Blacks
- …sale talks break down
- …sees two bidders remain
- UK: Go Outdoors reveals record year
- UK: JD Sports
- …considers buying JJB
- …invests £1m in Kukri purchase
- UK: Kitbag sales rise to record over Christmas
- UK: Snow + Rock appoints Neil McCausland as non-exec chairman
- Jewellers
- Switzerland: Richemont sees third quarter sales rise
- UK: Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas
- UK: HPJ Jewellers bought out of administration
- UK: Signet UK sales fall over Christmas
- Toys and games retailing
- UK: Game
- …like-for-likes improve over Christmas
- …signs deal with Microsoft to sell downloads in store
- UK: Games Workshop sees sales fall
- UK: Hamleys
- …potentially bought by Qataris
- …up for sale
- Economy
- Europe: Retail sales: Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
- Germany: German retail sales fall
- …reports retail like-for-likes up 2.3% in January
- …reports retail sector like-for-likes fell 0.3% in December
- UK: Consumer confidence rises in fourth quarter
- UK: Consumer price inflation rises to 3.7% in December
- UK: ONS show strong retail sales for December 2010
- UK: Scottish Q4 retail sales outgrow rest of Europe
- UK: Shop price inflation rises to 2.5%
- Grocers


text: I think there are many people in the international snowboard community who have no clue where or what the Valais/Wallis is and what it's famous for. Only If you are a bit seasoned with alps you may know that the Valais is a canton of the french speaking area of Switzerland and that it is know known for its endless mountain landscape and vast open freeride opportunities, but I think most people will know at the least when I drop the famous Matterhorn or Saas Fee, yes that's also in Valais. With this said Julien Roserens may be the new an best one man public relations department of the Vallais Region, together with his crew and the super talented riders like Levi Luggen and many more show how they spend their time in the swiss backcountry the best way possible and intersperse it with some nice urban spots. Valais, I guess you have some new fans.


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Neither length nor speed determines the obstacles of one's journey.
Once, when I was bicycling through the hills of Indiana, I came across a turtle in the road. This wasn't a particularly odd encounter; there were a number of ponds, not to mention the creek itself which ran to the Ohio River near the road I traveled. Turtles, snakes, even the proud hawks would make their presence known from time to time, along with the frisky squirrels and socially clueless deer that are present in virtually every neighborhood. Turtles, in particular, have a funny name around these parts: "Nature's Little Speedbumps."
I'm sure the meaning isn't lost on anyone.
In any case, the turtle was in the middle of the road, locked in his shell, surely for fear of becoming an addition to the moniker. Being in none too much of a hurry, I scooped him up and put him a little ways into the grass by the pond towards which he'd been oriented, and went about my merry.
Surely, thousands of turtles like that one cross roads unseen, like little armored ninjas (no; I refuse to call them any synonym of adolescent), on a quest to find the greener grass on the far side. We only notice the ones that get caught, the ones that go at just the wrong time. And then, there they sit, locked tight in their shells.
Today, I think I understand how those turtles feel.
The recent move was a shock, not just because I'm in an entirely new city with new contacts and challenges and a social strata I must endeavor to integrate myself with, but because I spent a whole year out in the country with nary any human contact when I willed it. It was a chore to go into the city. It was business that brought me to meet my friends and colleagues.
Now, I live in the heart of the Central Business District; one can imagine the sensational difference of these two locations. I cannot get away from people. I have disconnected from nature (unless you count the humidity). The shock—of culture, of people, of the little negotiations between souls that make living in today's urban environment possible—was so jarring, left me so raw, that I realized only recently that I was operating with a level of fear unlike anything I had ever felt before.
Oh, I didn't look scared, by any who saw me. I smiled and laughed and joked with the best of them. But it was all built on a foundation of crippling, paralyzing fear. I was so deathly scared, I don't even know of what, that I didn't so much as go outside for days on end at some points. I didn't want to be a part of that world. I didn't want to be in that place. I didn't want to be around those people. So I would watch the city go by from the far side of a window and make believe that I was in my own world, separate from it all. I would retreat into social media and virtual reality—trying to be any place but where I was.
I wanted to write this piece for two reasons. One, because while the big reveal that I'm about to drop is arguably common sense knowledge, anyone who's been in this situation will tell you that there's a wide gap between knowledge and experience. The second is because the thing that helped me the most was knowing that I wasn't alone—that I wasn't a freak or a failure or even an anomaly. The few dear friends that I spoke to about this relayed their own stories about similar experiences and the exact same feeling. So even if it's common sense knowledge, it's still something that can't be beaten with brains alone.
The turtle in the road, observed, becomes the object of one simple thought: move. Despite its shell, despite its armor, despite all of the gifts Nature bestowed upon him, if that turtle does not move, his death is only a question of time. By car or predator, he will find an answer not to his liking; and yet, armed with this knowledge, the turtle still does not move. Scream at it, shout at it, wave flags and blare horns; all it does is make the turtle crawl deeper inside himself. All it needs is some time, right? Time, and courage—or a helpful bicyclist to come along and scoop it off the road—but we can't always count on those, can we?
Today, I took my first bike ride in this new city, on a trail on the far side of the Lake. On the way back, I saw a turtle crossing the trail. My company and I split and went around it. I didn't stop to pick him up, because I don't think he needed it. As I looked back, I saw that shortly after we had gone around him, he poked his head back out of his shell, picked up his armor, and went about his merry.
And now, I think I understand how that turtle feels, too.
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WRIR's newest show host presents:
Fatima M. Smith is a community advocate with ties to various organizations. You'll get to know her as the host of WRIR's newest program, Common Thread, airing third and fourth Thursdays at Noon. Common Thread joins WRIR-produced programs such as The V Word, Inspire Indeed and Diversity Speaks! that are hosted by community advocates and produced by our volunteers. Their programs are part of WRIR's mission to air underrepresented news, views and music to build cultural diversity in the city of Richmond. Fatima answered questions submitted to her via email about her show and taking on her new role as "WRIR Talk Show Host."
How does your show fulfill the mission of WRIR? Often time we speak about issues as if they are one dimensional or one size fits all. Audre Lorde said it best, "There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." It is important to gather folks that represent various socioeconomic status, education levels, ethnicities, sexual orientation, genders, political views, among other identities and get them in a space where they are having a dialogue with one another rather than a monologue. Once dialogue is started, that is where the seed of change is planted. The show's focus is having discussions that reflect community issues with voices of the community utilizing an intersectional lens.
What do you hope the listener will gain from hearing your show? My hope is that listeners take away something that was either new or adds to what they already know in order to be change agents in the community. Change and progress can be on an individual level, community level, or societal level. Just make it happen!
How did you hear about WRIR? Carol Olson invited me on her show to speak about the work I was doing through my former place of employment, YWCA of Richmond. I really enjoyed radio as a means of advocacy and activist work.
Why did you decide to volunteer with WRIR? I enjoyed my experiences with Carol and saw it as an opportunity to learn and grow and be a part of a great Richmond community tradition.
What advice would you give someone who is interested in volunteering at WRIR? It is possible. The team is supportive and you do not have to have experience, although it may be helpful.
Common Threads airs the third and fourth Thursdays of every month at noon. The show is produced with the help of WRIR volunteer Cameron Robinson and members of the station's production team. If you are interested in learning more about hosting a show on WRIR or being a show producer, email [email protected]
Common Thread reflects the views and opinions of Fatima Smith and is not affiliated with any professional or academic organizations.
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This is it, folks. My last show. Click over there to donate, ok?!
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Breakfast Blend w/ Galaxy Girl & Friends presents:
It started when I heard "The Lotus Land Show" on WRIR. I had finally found a radio station that appealed to my diverse musical interests. A station with DJs bold enough to play Peruvian exotica from Yma Sumac, followed by pop from local band Hot Lava, and then throwing in a little Black Sabbath for good measure. It was magical. And I knew I had to be part of it. From "The All-Nighter" to "Galaxy Girl" to "The Thursday Breakfast Blend", since 2008 I've volunteered with WRIR to help bring you musical variety that's different from what you can find everywhere else on the dial. Please show your support for WRIR during this fund drive. The office phone lines open a little later, but you can give online anytime at www.wrir.org. Thanks, and enjoy the show!
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WRIR's Production Team presents:
If you've always wanted to volunteer at WRIR, but don't know where to start, why not hang out with our volunteers who are part of our Production Committee? What they do is exciting and beneficial to the quality of shows produced at the station! The goal of the team is to train WRIR volunteers on audio production and editing using Audacity and Audition. You get hands-on experience creating station IDs, promos and possibly run sound for a band or show host. People who are interested in hosting a talk show learn how to create a pilot and then ultimately a show. Current volunteers hone their skills to make their shows sound as pristine as RadioLab or This American Life.
They meet every Saturday, 2-4 p.m., at the station, 1621 W. Broad Street, 2nd floor, above The Camel. Best to email the team to let them know you are interested: [email protected] Thanks to Baylen for starting the team and Cameron and Krysti for leading the weekly hangouts.
But don't take my word for it. Listen to Avery, one of our volunteers:
Meet A WRIR Volunteer – Avery from WRIR Radio on Vimeo.
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Recorded crime falls in Bay of Plenty District
Press Release – New Zealand Police
Total recorded crime fell 4.8 percent in the Bay of Plenty for the 12 months ending 30 June 2011.Recorded crime falls in Bay of Plenty District
Total recorded crime fell 4.8 percent in the Bay of Plenty for the 12 months ending 30 June 2011.
Figures released today show that a total of 38,175 offences were recorded, a decrease of 4.8 percent or 1904 offences down on the previous year.
Bay of Plenty's resident population rose 1.1 percent in the same period and when this is taken into account, the total crime rate dropped 5.8 percent.
The official crime statistics for the financial year period show that three of the four Bay of Plenty Police Areas also had decreases in crime, with Rotorua seeing a decrease of 5.6 per cent, Taupo with a decrease of 3.8 per cent and Western Bay of Plenty with a decrease of 8.8 per cent. The Eastern Bay of Plenty Area saw an increase of 7.8 per cent per cent – or an increase of 150 reported crimes. This was down on an 11.3 per cent increase in the previous period.
The District Commander of the Bay of Plenty District, Superintendent Glenn Dunbier, says today's figures show inroads in some key crime areas, but also reflect ongoing work to be done.
Some of the highlights include:
• Homicide and related offences dropped from 18 to 8 offences. Within this category there were two recorded murders (down from 11 the previous year), three manslaughter/driving causing death, and three attempted murder.
• Acts intending to cause injury dropped 2.5 percent or 109 offences to 4221
• Abduction, harassment and other related offences against a person dropped 5.4 percent or 65 offences to 1135
• Robbery, extortion and related offences dropped 39.6 percent or 72 offences to 110
• Fraud, deception and related offences fell 18.1 percent or 171 offences to 774 offences
• Prohibited and regulated weapons and explosives offences dropped 8.4 percent to 706
• Property damage and environmental pollution offences dropped 8.1 percent or 434 offences
• Public Order offences dropped 12.3 percent or 658 offences to 4693
• Offences against Justice related offences dropped 4.7 percent – down from 1958 to 1866 offences
• Family violence dropped 1.6 percent – down 84 from 5322 to 5238.
"In the past 18 months we have placed a high focus on our victims, and a particular emphasis on our most vulnerable people, including children and those subject to violence, including family violence. This focus will continue in the future."
Superintendent Dunbier says he is pleased to see a decrease in disorder, with tools such as liquor bans having a positive impact on policing in CBDs.
The three crime divisions to increase were:
• Sexual assaults and related offences – rose 77 offences to 297
• Dangerous or negligent acts endangering persons – rose 14.1 percent from 64 to 73 offences
• Unlawful entry with intent/burglary/break and enter – rose 10.7 percent or 546 offences to 5653.
"Burglary remains a priority area for us, and there are key initiatives underway across the District in an effort to address burglary offending, including truancy programmes, SNAP (serial number action partnership) and working with electronics retailers to provide safety information to their customers.
"We expect these initiatives to make a positive impact on burglaries across the board."
Superintendent Dunbier says there has been a drop in the number of family violence offences coming to police attention.
"We know, however, that family violence is under reported and encourage people to tell us about it.
"Family violence is still not okay, and we need every member of the community to work with Police and other agencies to help reduce the incidents of family violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call your local Police or you can provide information anonymously through the independent Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111."
A copy of the Bay of Plenty Police District Fiscal Crime Statistics for 2010/11 is available on the Police website http://www.police.govt.nz/crime-statistics-fiscal-year-ending-30-june-2011
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