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After a time, a business will develop a presence on the web, and loyal customers will look to these various sites and venues for new sales, coupons, and various other messages that form a bond between customer and business.
There is a new wrinkle that has come up recently that my be bigger than all of the other strategies put together. It has now been shown that over 60 to 65 percent of searches are now being conducted by people with their mobile devices. This is a huge number in that there are many people who don't use anything but their smart phone or other mobile device for all of their online needs. This is a huge opportunity which a cutting edge seo company in sydney such as http://theseoexpertsydney.com.au can take advantage of
So if a person is out and about and doing some shipping, meeting with friends, or just hanging out, and they decide to have lunch at a sandwich shop, they will just search and go. That means that when someone searches for lunch, you want your lunch counter to be full.
Since SEO for mobile devices requires a different kind of programming, the science of SEO services sydney has become a bigger endeavor than a single person at the business who knows some computer can handle. All of these different venues need to be coordinated together.
The next big thing is called SMS, or short message system. Here, the luncheon restaurant can send out text messages to a certain section of Sydney, for example, and offer them a 20% discount for lunch, if they bring in and show the text. Not bad, just be sure you have enough salad dressing on hand.


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The Japanese-made Wave dripper from Kalita has a delicate heft, an elegant balance, and makes great coffee.
The Japanese-made Wave dripper from Kalita has a delicate heft, an elegant balance, and makes great coffee.
A round-up of the newest, more ambitious coffee shops springing up across the city.
The small roaster's distinctive coffees have always had a devoted following; now they have an elegant setting to match, in Copenhagen's quiet Frederiksberg district.
A coffee kit that is compact, light and durable is perfect for java enthusiasts on the go.
Our columnist interviews George Howell, who continues to revolutionize how coffee is traded, roasted and prepared nearly 40 years after getting into the business.
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A recipe for still-warm roasted sweet potatoes and red onions tossed with pickled walnuts brings a little bit of Paris to New York.
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Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have praised the progress of the Tai Tokerau Northland Economic Action Plan, one year on from its launch.
The action plan has been developed and led by the Northland Regional Governance Group and is part of the Government's Regional Growth Programme. It identifies over 50 actions to support and enable growth in Northland.
"Significant work has been undertaken in the past year and we are starting to see the economic and social benefits of this across the region," Mr Bridges says.
"The plan is moving forward in several key areas such as digital technology with more than $33 million being invested Northland's ultra-fast broadband roll-out and the region's digital enablement plan complete.
"It has also been successful in supporting young people. The Kaikohe Growth Industries Pathway program has a number of Northland youth on a pathway to employment, and the Tai Tokerau Resort College helping ensure there are skilled people to support the booming local tourism industry."
Mr Guy says several initiatives that enable Northlanders involved in the primary sector to make the most of their businesses are making headway.
"Extension 350 is well underway. This new initiative sees clusters of dairy farms working together and receiving expert business direction advice.
"The Māori Forestry Collective for Tai Tokerau is now formed and the lessons from a completed prototype planting of 505 hectares will support the next phase of the group's work."
Mr Bridges says these are just a few examples of the work being done in the region.
"Now is a good time to take stock and reflect on the achievements made so far and to refresh the plan to ensure it still reflects Northland's aspirations."
For more information on the Regional Growth Programme, visit http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/sectors-industries/regions-cities/regional-growth-programme.


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posted by elovrich at 12:22 PM on August 12, 2006
yep, It has been determined that your unnecessarily precise and meaningless stat quotient is up to .738. Pretty good work grum
posted by elovrich at 10:58 AM on August 08, 2006
Just concentrate on telling someone in the room with you that you are ABOUT to hiccup, you must concentrate and tell them immediately before you actually hiccup. AS odd as it sounds, this truly works....
posted by elovrich at 10:14 PM on June 16, 2006
Just two books, but they are great.... The Complete Armchair Book of Baseball It includes writings by such greats as: Stephen Jay Gould W.P . Kinsella Ring Lardner William Safire Zane Grey Andy Rooney Damon Runyon Bob Eucker Thomas Wolfe George F. Will Red Smith Walt Whitman And: The Best American Sports Writing of he Century Another anthology, this time of the best articles from the entire 20th Century Two great reads that can be taken in small sips or whole gulps.....
posted by elovrich at 09:55 AM on June 08, 2006
I buy Ali, Babe (both), and Pele, all from the standpoint that they are internationally recognizable. If you talk about shaping the ways that their respective games are played (and more pointedly, by whom they are played) Jackie Robinson, Tiger Woods, and five guys from Texas Western (Bobby Joe Hill, Willie Worsley, David Lattin, Orsten Artis, and Harry Flournoy). If you want to consider those that were significant because of WHAT they accomplished, I would have to go with multi-sport athletes: Thorpe, Didrikson. Or, if you want to go with doing things that will likely not be done again: Ripken, Jr., Jerry Rice, Cy Young, John Wooden, Gretzky, Chamberlain. The last part is more for single accomplishments either in a game or a season or a career, and puts me well over 6...perhaps another thread to grow out of this one.....
posted by elovrich at 01:26 AM on June 02, 2006
It is a hard call, whether to go to invite-only, create a "SpoCave" (great metaphor, had to laugh when I read that). The reason it is such a difficult decision is; it was not all that long ago, I was one of the unwashed masses, finding my way here from Yahoo. Although I think I am better than your average troll, creating unrest simply for the delight in seeing whose day I can screw up, I must say that being able to get snarky on occasion is just what the doctor ordered. It takes time to get a feel for which subjects this goes over well on; how often one can do it and still be found (hopefully) a reasonable, contributing member; who you can direct comments towards that will not take it too personally (thanks tron7, chicobangs). I guess creating a Sanctum Sanctorum is an answer that could suffice for this, but if we did it, would any of us venture amongst the unwashed heathens, there to have to wade through the detritus of their scrivened crap? If not, would anyone receive a new invitation to the inner circle? Would we become as insular and inbred as the ruling familes of feudal Europe? I guess it becomes a choice between the pristine water of some spring-fed hole in the BWCA, pure, untouched, but completely isolated and unseen by human eyes; and the muddy, polluted, disease-carrying water of the East River, not exactly the place I want to vacation, but, oh the things you will see and hear, a bustling hive of activity. Just food for thought as we look for ways to reduce the signal-noise ratio, let's remember that sometimes that background noise carries the non-random transmissions from far-away galaxies.
posted by elovrich at 09:12 AM on May 28, 2006
400 dolphins beached themselves? Must have heard Vick was goint to minicamp...
posted by elovrich at 06:35 PM on May 02, 2006
Beat me to the p[unch lilnemo, damn could Detroit really score Leinart?
posted by elovrich at 12:25 PM on April 29, 2006
I don't drink beer. I drink guinness. I *knew* Guinness wasn't beer.
posted by elovrich at 07:42 AM on April 28, 2006
*wipes the coffee from my shirt front after choking on my laughter* well, if no caps worked for a.a. milne, who are we to require it here?
posted by elovrich at 09:26 AM on April 26, 2006
I guess the main reason for the Netiquette quiz ( I failed the first time also) is to at least make one know what is acceptable, having to go through it until you get it right. The second time I still failed, just can't agree with with posting if you think you may be wrong, but then, I am thinking of basic fact-checking before getting into a pissing contest, er polite debate.
posted by elovrich at 11:36 PM on April 25, 2006
While I agree that there are those who make life unpleasant around here, and that much of this has to do with the phenomenal growth of SpoFi lately, I would hate to see anything that would detract from someone being able to contribute from day one. Looking back on my first comments, they were in regards to the "I want fast black players" fiasco that the Air Force Academy coach got himself into. It was a topic that didn't get too snarky even though it was loaded that way, given the material involved. In fact, it was that FPP that caught my eye in the first place. I would hope that we do not restrict new members from contributing immediately, either in comments or with links. But rather, make a first FPP that is pulled (for problems with the FPP itself, not with where the discussion goes) be grounds for a lengthy suspension of FPP rights. As for comments, which IMO are where the true problems lie, it is a bit harder. We almost all have days when we, for whatever reason, just have to make the snide comment, even if it is just to razz another SpoFier who knows better than to take it personally. But, it becomes obvious when all that someone does is cause trouble, casting flames about with disregard and impunity. Perhaps in addition to the enterance exam, we require something like THIS
posted by elovrich at 03:43 PM on April 25, 2006
why does tossing mullet sound like a hockey hairball?
posted by elovrich at 09:48 AM on April 20, 2006
In defense of long posts, and I know I am a prime example, it is often hard to get all that you want to say in a concise, succinct paragraph. Sometimes you need to dissect someone elses points and address them one at a time, rather than just say "you piece of whale snot, you don't have a clue". Heck, there are times I disagree and agree with different parts of the same post and want to acknowledge or defend my position in each case. Ok, getting out of this before it becomes a book.
posted by elovrich at 06:42 PM on April 17, 2006
*smiling, hoping I am not one of the idiot idiots, but not sure if being a clever idiot is much better* If you build a better idiot-proof system, do you eventually end up with better idiots?
posted by elovrich at 11:35 AM on April 17, 2006
Easter Monday (Pondělí velikonoční) is a day off, the day of the pomlázka. The origin of the pomlázka tradition (pomlázka meaning both the whip and the tradition itself) dates back to pagan times. Its original purpose and symbolic meaning is to chase away illness and bad spirits and bring health and youth for the rest of the year to everyone who is whipped with the young pussywillow twigs. In the past, pomlázka was not only used by boys to whip girls, but also by the farmer's wife to whip the livestock, as well as everyone in the household, including men and children. Boys would whip girls lightly on the legs and possibly douse them with water, which had a similar symbolic meaning. An Easter carol, usually asking for an egg or two, would be recited by the boy while whipping. The girl would then reward the boy with a painted egg or candy and tie a ribbon around his pomlázka. As the boys progressed through the village, their bags filled up with eggs and their pomlázkas were adorned with more and more colorful ribbons. Don't mean to overkill this, but found the apassage above and just had to share the bolded part.
posted by elovrich at 01:21 AM on April 17, 2006
for more on the Easter celebrations in the Czech Republic go HERE. In particular, the last few paragraphs dealing with Easter Monday. It was hard to dredge up my understanding of the Czech language, I am glad they had the translation there for the carol.
posted by elovrich at 01:13 AM on April 17, 2006
Thanks rcade, was hoping that you would chime in on this. I did read your final post in the thread, and agree that it was headed nowhere good. As far as the length, yes, it was short, as yerfatma noted, it was just a wire notice about the fact that the DNA result had come in negative. What are your feelings about getting something timely that is breaking, or waiting for someting more in-depth?
posted by elovrich at 09:37 PM on April 11, 2006
Sorry if the link was pulled, it WAS a link to the news wire. The original post was made almost as the news was breaking. As I said in the first comment, there was (is) another link available, but it was from the defendants lawyers, and as such, was biased in their favor. I presumed that, since it was breaking news, that some here at SpoFi may not have been aware of it yet. It was not something that I just pulled out of the air. As far as what Stephen A. Smith is screaming about.....who? I avoid his show like the plague, same goes for Rome. But, just because those two idiots are making noises that are supposed to be opinion about a subject, it does not mean that it is not something that can be discussed rationally and clamly here in SpoFi. For an example, see HERE it was intended to start a discussion on something you wanted to talk about Yes, it was something that I wanted to discuss, someting that I thought would be of interest to the SpoFi community in general, and I am sorry if it was of no interest to you individually. I am trying to understand exactly what you are trying to say, but must admit I am having a bit of difficulty. You go on to say...isn't what I come here for. I thought one of the purposes of SpoFi was for the exchange of ideas on subjects that were sports related and held interest for a number of its members. I do not mean to be obtuse, or a pain in the ass, but just because it isn't a subject you find interesting doesn't make it a bad post. I grant that it may have been the "wrong" post, since it seems to have disappeared, but again, I had no control over that.
posted by elovrich at 08:57 PM on April 11, 2006
I guess the thing is, until njsk8r told me that the post lives on in the archives, I was not aware of that. Perhaps if something were posted in the guidelines to that effect it would make things less confusing. Like I said, the only way that one's posts get better is if you know what the problem with it was to begin with. I understand that it may not have been the post itself, but the direction that the discussion went, which, as a poster, I have no control over. Thank you both for the support in this matter, and never fear, I will continue to post, and will probably step on my crank from time to time. Hopefully, this does not cause our wonderful admins to spaz, errr, strike that, freak out.
posted by elovrich at 07:46 PM on April 11, 2006
thanks sk8r; Had a chance to readh where the responses were going and rcades final comment. Have to say I agree with his assessment. Perhaps I was hoping for too much when I thought that anything like that could be discussed without it degenerating into a shoutfest about class and race. Yeah, I think I was (thinking how long and how deep into any B***y B***s post you have to go to get past the shouting and find intelligible discourse. Slaps my own wrist for posting anything that has any chance of being inflammatory and sends myself to the corner for a timeout.
posted by elovrich at 06:06 PM on April 11, 2006
I have read the guidelines, and have not had many FPPs pulled. In fact I can think of only 2. The first was replaced by a different post on the same topic about a day later, so I do not know if it was a source issue, or if the admins decided that perhaps it was of sufficient interest after the second post. The other was within the last 24 hours. Granted the post itself was minimalist, and perhaps that was the problem, but as I said in the first comment, I didn't want to link to a source that was biased one way or the other, as the subject matter is liable to debated enough around here without slanting the link one way or the other. Or it may be that the subject is one that is still nacent and so quickly developing that admins want to hold off....I am not sure. This is not a complaint that FPPs are pulled, it is an attempt to make future FPPs better.
posted by elovrich at 05:51 PM on April 11, 2006
Basically, the easiest way to understand it is this. When a them which is shorthanded is scored against, the 2 minute penalty that has the least amount of time remaing ends. If, in the case of a double minor, the player has another penalty to serve, then he would remain in the box and the time for that penalty would commence with the following face-off.
posted by elovrich at 04:27 PM on April 09, 2006
hmmm, not sure if I follow you on that one qbert, if your team is on the defensinve end of the ice for two periods, wouldn't my team, being on the opposite end of the ice, and my team defending teh opposite end of the ice, have the same benefit 2 of 3 periods?
posted by elovrich at 03:42 PM on April 08, 2006
an artificial minimum would result in garbage posts yes, and would we include locker room posts? Some of us have arguably good things to contribute even if we don't have the number of posts. *checks, 99 total if we count locker room, oops make it an even century with this one*
posted by elovrich at 11:26 PM on March 08, 2006
Just keep your head down in Matamoros, and your curve lower still. Good luck from one who called the outside corner really generously...
posted by elovrich at 10:51 PM on February 20, 2006
So....ITA ties GER, GER ties SUI, SUI beats CAN.... If my Introduction to Logic meant anything it follows that: If A=B and B=C and C>D then A>D qed Italy will beat Canada for the gold....
posted by elovrich at 10:20 AM on February 19, 2006


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text: Home » More » Venues & Reception » Stage Decorations Wedding Table Decoration Ideas To Pamper Your Guests by Krishna Varma September 4, 2016 Leave a reply Planning your perfect wedding is not going to be a one day job. You already knew that, right? You'll first need to focus on the essentials; by this I mean your bridal finery, the overall theme for your wedding, the food and entertainment, the wedding photographer – you know where I'm going with this. Once all this is done, you'll need to pay enough attention to the wedding decor. After all, only with the right decor can you set that oh so perfect ambience for your special day. Remember, this day will come only in your lifetime. So any amount of effort you put in, you probably won't regret it later.One of the things that may skip your mind if you are not going for a wedding planner is the wedding table decorations at your wedding. Think about it, your guests would be spending quite a bit of time being seated on these wedding tables, sharing their meals and drinks. You need to make sure that they feel comfortable and welcome at your wedding.While choosing the decor for your wedding tables, the first thing to bear in mind is your budget. Once you know how many people will be joining you for your special day, you'll be able to calculate how many wedding tables you would need, and the amount you can allocate for each wedding table. But make sure your centrepieces and decor are not obtrusive. Your guests should not have to crane their necks to talk to a neighbour or be uncomfortable. The table centrepiece should also not obstruct your guest's view of the stage.Another thing you need to keep in mind while picking out your wedding table decor is the theme of your wedding. Your table decor should complement the overarching theme and not stick out like a sore thumb, but rather it should add to the theme of your wedding. We have picked out for you, a few of the most exciting ideas for your wedding table decoration that you are sure to adore. On your big day, let your centrepieces do the talking.The Floral Burst Centrepiece Image Courtesy: Devika Narain, Wedding DesignerSponsored SearchYou can hardly imagine a wedding without those beautiful floral arrangements. And when it is a burst of flowers just waiting to greet you like it is the first day of spring, your guests are sure to feel fresh and youthful as they sit down at their wedding tables. But it is not just about finding the right flowers and finding that perfect arrangement to make those hues really pop. Here, you can really see how the flowers add to the overall theme of the wedding. The silver-white wedding table runners really add a whole new dimension of elegance to the soft pink wedding table cloth. And those golden decorative pieces at the edges create an aura of allure and richness. When paired up with the bright pink drapes that are artfully woven onto the chairs, you know you have the perfect look that is romantic, youthful, artful and cosy at the same time. With a wedding table like this, your guests are going to feel pampered and loved.Fifty Shades Of Yellow Image Courtesy: Devika Narain, Wedding DesignerMany a time, what your wedding decor needs is not a burst of colours, but a burst of just one colour. Depending on the predominant colour scheme you've chosen for the occasion, a contrasting colour of floral arrangements or even one that blends in with the rest of your decor would be perfect, if done right. Here, we have a fine example of the kind of decorations that you can have using just one colour – yellow. Notice how the yellow is brought out further by the greenery all around it, both in the form of those leaves and ferns that deck the bottom and the green stems of the flowers. The different shades of yellow are arranged in a perfect harmony that is very pleasing to the eye. Whether it is the yellow dahlias, roses, calendulas, lilies, tulips that are so perfectly blooming, or the spritely bouquets of baby's breath and calla lilies, this arrangement is one that you'll not want to take your eyes off of. The yellow and white candles that are enclosed in lovely glass holders also add that extra charm to the whole decor.Of Bougainvilleas And Pomegranates Wedding Table Decoration Image Courtesy: Devika Narain, Wedding DesignerPink and white are a classic combination for wedding decorations. We've seen it used on so many occasions. But, the way it is used here is a truly innovative spin on a classic. First, the embroidered white table cloth is so elegant that it does not really need any embellishments on an ordinary day. But this is no ordinary day. The fresh bougainvilleas form a great contrast to the white of the table cloth, and bring in an air of vitality, freshness and tenderness to the table. The green-white china, upon which a solitary pomegranate rests, is a wonderful way to surprise and delight your guests. It not only functions as a decorative piece, your guests can take it home as well. Here, the table cloth and the pink of the bougainvilleas and pomegranates contrast with the colours of the wedding decor. The dainty glasses and the few petals of bougainvillea that are lying about add a very nice finish to the overall look.The Forest Canopy Wedding Table Decoration Image Courtesy: Velvet FernsWhen you think of wedding table decorations, you may think that this is restricted to the tabletop alone. But, here is one decoration idea that will challenge this notion, if you carry it off. Why should we restrict the decor to the table surface alone? Here, the hanging green canopy of ferns, moss and vines gives a very rustic, natural vibe to the whole seating area. The gorgeous criss-crossing ferns are intermittently interrupted by the dangling glass candle holders, at the centre of which rests a happy white candle. Can't you just imagine just how beautiful this would look at night? As for the table top itself, the black, ruffled table cloth becomes the perfect backdrop for the pink floral arrangement at the centre. The napkins perfectly match the shade of the centrepiece. With a few candles merrily burning on the table as well, this wedding table decoration will truly make you feel like you are an elf living in the enchanted woods!Springtime Fruits And Flowers Wedding Table Decoration Image Courtesy : Shaadi PlannersWho can forget the poet P.B Shelley's famous lines "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" Spring is the season of hope and freshness. So is your wedding day! And nothing can make you feel the freshness of spring like fruits and flowers as your wedding table centrepiece. What makes this work is the stunning orange glow from the table that casts a soft shadow on everything. The beautiful orange of the flowers is accentuated by the light. Add to this some fresh grapes of black and green, which contrasts perfectly with the flower. You don't need to just stick to grapes. You could also incorporate oranges, lemons and apples, depending on the theme of your wedding. This is also a more cost effective option for your big day. The antique golden plates, along with the orange napkins complete this picture of elegance. Once the wine starts flowing, the laugher starts getting raucous, this table decoration would truly bring the spirit of festivities and love come to life.Luminous Lights And Lanterns Wedding Table Decoration Image Courtesy : Shaadi PlannersThis is for those of you who will be hosting your wedding or reception at night time. As the sun bids adieu and the sky darkens to reveal those million glimmering stars, why not bring the stars to the ground for your wedding? You can do just that with this wedding table decoration idea. Start with a plain white satin table cloth that sets the tone of elegance for the table. To this add some black and white table runners. And then fill those runners up with antique lanterns. No matter what the overarching colour palette of your wedding is, you are sure to find the shades of lanterns to match it. Even if they are mismatched, they could still look beautiful and rustic, if arranged well. In fact, a visit to those tiny, local antique stores in your city may yield some real beauties. Another great option is to look for Moroccan lanterns, like the one in the picture above. These are dainty and simply mesmerizing to look at. Once you turn off all the other lights, this might just end up looking like the magical wedding night you have always dreamt of.Rustic Summer Delight Wedding Table Decoration Image Courtesy: Devika Narain, Wedding DesignerThis wedding table decoration idea would be perfect for those of you having a summer wedding or a beach wedding. The floral arrangement at the centre is simply bursting with those lovely summertime hues. Not only that, the flowers that are just bursting out of the antique kettles and tea cups are so pretty that your heart is sure to melt just a tiny bit. And those books that are covered with wrapping paper add that quirky charm to the table. Leaving some colourful hand fans for your guests is sure to keep them cool and happy as you swear your undying love to each other. A burlap table runner with some lace at the border would also add to the rustic vibe. You could also leave in little alarm clocks, little globes as decorative pieces. This table decoration idea is sure to lighten the mood of all your guests and will bring innocent delight to their hearts. SHARE THIS STORY ON FACEBOOK RelatedRELATED ARTICLESBest Wedding Decoration Hire-Worthy Curios: Dream Décor On Your D-Day8 Wedding Gate Decoration Ideas That No One Will Forget9 Marvellous Fairytale Wedding Decorations You Can't MissWedding Arch Decorations: 25 Stunning Ideas You'll Fall In Love With5 Spellbinding And Offbeat Themes For A Hindu Marriage!10 Awesome Budget Wedding Hall Decoration Ideas


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My father is a political scientist, specializing in U.S. politics, at a major U.S. university. As you might imagine, between the postmortem for the Canadian election and the rapidly approaching U.S. one, we had a lot to talk about this weekend.
Apart from a certain riding-level race I've already talked about way too much in this blog, the main focus of our discussion about the Canadian election was how little things had changed. This is a sharp contrast with the U.S election, where things are likely to change a great deal in just a little over a week, both in the White House and in Congress.
He was gloating over this just a bit. For a while, I played along. Then I struck.
IP: Wow. So the Democrats are going to have a majority in the House, a majority in the Senate, and a Democrat in the White House.
IP's Dad: That's what it looks like.
IP: That's amazing. I mean, that will actually make your government...almost as far left as our Conservative minority!
Resisting the pull of cynicism since 1969.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
My father is a political scientist, specializing in U.S. politics, at a major U.S. university. As you might imagine, between the postmortem for the Canadian election and the rapidly approaching U.S. one, we had a lot to talk about this weekend.
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10 comments:
- janfromthebruce said...
IP, brutal.
- West End Bob said...
Your Dad's gonna take away your TV privileges and cut your allowance, IP . . . .
Oh, you did NOT just go there! *snaps a 'z'*
- Tyrone said...
I don't know.
Canada's social programs have already been slashed so much they're little better than in the US, with the sole exception of health care - and even that is now likely to be cut further in Canada, while expanded in the US. We may also soon see the US start to take real steps on global warming, while Canada remains in the pocket of its oil industry.
But, on a more personal level, the most disappointing result of the Canadian election was not the outcome, but the turnout - the lowest in Canadian history, and likely to be lower than the US turnout this year.
I think the reason is less to do with the candidates, and more to do with the stricter ID requirements, introduced because of the hysteria that veiled Muslim women would be committing fraud. It is incredible that Canada would do such damage to its own electoral process based on racial fears.
Just as the US seems finally ready to move beyond both its historical racism and its overreaction to 9/11, Canada is moving back into both more than ever. There just seems to be one nonwhite-bashing session after another in Canada - Muslim veils, Herouxville, before that the Lebanon evacuation, before that Muslim schools, before that Muslim tribunals, before that Sikh turbans and kirpans, etc, etc....as a person of color I feel less and less welcome in Canada - and I'm not even Muslim.
The election results show a starker ethnic divide than I've ever seen. Outside of Atlantic Canada, the basic pattern seems to be white people voting Conservative or Bloc, nonwhites voting Liberal, with NDP and Green drawing from all ethnicities.
In America my children could be president one day. In Canada, it seems, they'll always be just immigrants.
- Ben (The Tiger in Exile) said...
"... as a person of color I feel less and less welcome in Canada - and I'm not even Muslim. ...
In America my children could be president one day. In Canada, it seems, they'll always be just immigrants."
Well... you know, the Conservatives had a non-white caucus chair. A Muslim, to boot.
What happened? The left-of-centre vote in his riding finally united, and he was defeated. (Congrats again, IP! :p)
Heck, the Bloc had a Haitian-born member of parliament. What happened to her? Trudeau took her down. (I'd have voted for him in that riding, mind you.)
About all the dark people voting Liberal, though -- I'm a little more skeptical about that point...
Re the actual post here... yes.
But we'll see where the country is in 2010 or 2012 -- will Obama & his Congress have passed a whole lot of stuff, or will Congress have felt the wrath of the American people in the midterm elections?
Your dad might have a riposte prepared if the former happens.
- Ben (The Tiger in Exile) said...
Re "I'm a little more skeptical about that point..."
There are links in them thar words about voter demographics.
They just don't show up as a different colour. (Or maybe they do, before one visits them.)
- leonsp said...
I would say that there is a difference between incremental improvement towards something better and incremental dismantlement of something that is already good. It's not just position on the left-right axis that matters -- velocity does too.
- Stephen K said...
As pleased as I will be if McCain loses (note I did not say 'if Obama wins')I am still very glad I do not live in the US.
Tyrone, I'm not sure I agree. Hopefully that's not just my privilege showing.
Is there a woeful lack of people of colour (and women!) in Canadian governments? Absolutely.
Is Canada going backwards in representation? I don't think so.
We've had non-white premiers, non-white governor-generals and lieutenant governors, and many non-white MPs. Not 30% by any stretch, but they are there. There are even more who have been candidates but didn't win their riding. The NDP has a stated goal of trying to get at least 30% of candidates to be people of colour, women, people with disabilities, or youth candidates, offering more funding for ridings that select candidates that meet one or more of those criteria.
The media does stories on the makeup of the House and this issue is getting more and more attention. I think we are seeing incremental improvements - and on a percentage basis of who holds the seat in the HoC and provincial legislatures, I believe we are still ahead of the US in this regard.
Personally, I am infuriated by the new voter ID requirements and agree that it affected voter turnout (although I think voter apathy counted for more). It affected students, seniors, the poor, people without fixed addresses, people who live in rural areas, and people of faith. That definitely needs to be fixed. (Have you joined the facebook group yet?)
And there's probably room for a fair vote pitch here too, although anyone frequently reading IP's blog will surely be familiar with why proportional representation would help with these issues.
Thanks for this. Nice to have someone around the left with a little perspective.


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Bernie Ecclestone has launched a verbal attack on FIA president Jean Todt and once again slammed plans to introduce four cylinder engines to Formula One.
Ecclestone said Todt does not stack up to his predecessor Max Mosley, who the F1 CEO has been very close to for several decades.
"Jean Todt is a poor man's Max," he told the Daily Express. "He has been travelling around the world doing what Max didn't do too much - kissing the babies and shaking the hands. It is probably good for the FIA but we don't need it in Formula One."
Ecclestone has taken a particular dislike to the FIA's decision to replace the current V8 engines in F1 with smaller capacity turbo-charged units, which he describes as a "complete joke". He added: "It's not Formula One - it doesn't sound anything like Formula One".
He singled out KERS, which is returning to the sport this year after it flopped in 2009, as an example of a green technology that has little relevance to F1.
"It has just cost an awful lot of money and I don't know what it has proven," he said. "I don't think anyone knows or cares what it is or what it does. I get upset with these things."
He said it was proof that F1's financial stakeholders, such as the teams and Formula One Management, should have dictate the regulations rather than the FIA.
"We should write the rules with the teams," he said. "The competitors have got to race and have got a big investment. We have got a big investment. We should write the rules, give them to the FIA and they should make sure they are followed. It should be like the police - the police don't write the rules and say you've got to do 30mph. The FIA is a joke."


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Ansermet: Bartok Concerto for Orchestra - French Decca LXT 5305
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This beautiful LP from French Decca (LXT 5305, French pressing, orange/silver label, mono, original inner sleeve included) features Ernest Ansermet and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande's thrilling and technicolor performance of Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra Sz. 116, recorded in the fabled acoustics of Victoria Hall, Geneva in 1959.
Note the striking artwork, which was always an added attraction of Ansermet/OSR issues.
Their Bartok Concerto for Orchestra boasts tremendous verve and imaginative insight, and this must be counted among Ansermet and the OSR's finest achievements on record, to make even the most jaded skeptic marvel at this masterly blend of subtlety and panache.
So many endless apologies are made for the supposed short-comings of the Suisse Romande Orchestra that a critical bias has nearly rendered their every Decca recording an also-ran. These 'faults' have been exaggerated, and how well they play against the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is less important than how well they play Bartok. And they play this music superbly, and for this listener at least, Ansermet's Concerto for Orchestra is among the finest ever recorded, so rich in telling detail and atmosphere.
The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.
The condition of the 'softcover' jacket is VERY GOOD. There is a minor bend to the lower-right corner, as well as some edgewear and wear at corners, but that is all. There are no seamsplits, bends or owners' markings and the whole remains solid, bright, and glossy – a very good collector's copy.
The condition of the LP itself is EXCELLENT. The surfaces are not CD silent, but in general the playback is superb – overall, an excellent collector's copy.


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Corruption, crime, and scandal in Turkey. In December 2013, Turkish authorities arrested the sons of several prominent cabinet ministers on bribery, embezzlement, and smuggling charges.
Investigators claimed that the men were contributing members in a conspiracy to illicitly trade Turkish gold for Iranian oil gas (an act which, among other things, violates the spirit of United Nations' sanctions targeting Tehran). The scheme purportedly netted a vast fortune in proceeds in the form of dividends and bribes. Among those suspected of benefiting from the trade was Prime Minister (now President) Tayyip Erdoğan and members of his family. In the web's hidden darknet, criminal enterprise is thriving. Criminals have always done their best to use new technology to their advantage and the rapid development of new digital technologies and online markets has provided the criminal entrepreneur with as much opportunity for innovation as their legitimate counterpart.
Europol's recent Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (iOCTA) report spells this out in no uncertain terms, revealing how entire criminal enterprises have developed around using the internet to hawk criminal services to anyone with the cash. Old Bailey Online - Getting Started. Click on the image for a video guide.
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A standout star on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and "NewsRadio," and a popular voice-over artist on Fox's "The Simpsons," he was beloved by millions worldwide. "I can't get the voice out of my head": Dramatic revelations in skinhead murder trial. The tragedy of racial hatred was on full display in a federal courtroom here Monday as the prosecution rested its case against a pair of alleged neo-Nazis.
They are accused of the ambush murders of two anti-racist skinheads 16 years ago in the desert on the outskirts of the city. Melissa Hack, herself a neo-Nazi at the time of the killings, testified against her brother, Ross, the alleged mastermind of the ambush, as their mother and other relatives looked on from the back of the courtroom. Only the Strong Survive: Fear, Stereotypes, and Myths. This is an excerpt from "Don't Believe It! How Lies Become News" by Alexandra Kitty. Crime and tragedy befall many people, yet not all their stories make the news. So what separates newsworthy grief from the nameless variety?
The newsworthy misfortune should be violent, cruel, unexpected and have a photogenic and winsome victim. A crime meeting those requirements befell a young, attractive, upwardly mobile Boston couple expecting their first child. Enter The Black Dahlia Web Site. The Ritual Sacrifice of Amanda Knox. What do domestic violence, terrorism, the apparently renewable cold war and the repeat trials of Amanda Knox have in common? In a word, the devolution of humanity. Knox, if you managed to miss the media storm about her, is the young American exchange student convicted, acquitted, then convicted again of the 2007 brutal murder of her roommate in Italy. She is currently living in her hometown of Seattle while awaiting yet another trial, an appeal to the Italian Supreme Court later this year. The strange case of the 'time travel' murder.
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This weekend, I traveled to St. Louis, Mo. to join nearly a thousand folks for the 2014 Carol Awards Gala.
When Mountains Move had been shortlisted as one of three finalists in the Historical Fiction category, alongside two extraordinarily talented authors: Liz Tolsma for Snow on the Tulips (a stunning WWII tale), and Diana Wallis Taylor for Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate (a fresh look at this historical icon).
I was stunned (to say the least) when Millie's story was selected. The Carol Award was formerly known as "ACFW's Book-of-the-Year Contest" before being renamed in honor of editor-extraordinaire, Carol Johnson.
What an honor it was to join so many talented authors who were being recognized for the LONG hours and HARD work they have put into building works of fiction.
Because I never expected to win (and because I'm a complete ditz and usually make a total fool of myself in public), I stuttered and stumbled my way through the acceptance speech, huffing and puffing in a flawed effort NOT to cry. My hands were shaking and I was trying to talk super-fast so I wouldn't bore everyone in the room.
Needless to say, the entire event is a blur to me, but when I viewed the video — I realized I had failed to mention so many people who deserved recognition, including my sweet friend and brilliant critique partner Lisa Wingate, my devoted and dear publicist, Jeane Wynn, and my incredible tribe of author pals, especially the ones who blog with me daily at Southern Belle View.
If my head had not been spinning, I would also have thanked my faithful friends who have saved me this year, again and again, in ways too large to measure: Chris Greissinger, Kerri Greene, Gina Beltz, Ken and Teresa Murray, Larry Wells, Christa Allan, Carol Langendoen, and others (in no particular order).
Because I've had a few requests from folks who wanted to see the acceptance speech, I'll post it here — for those who are curious, or who need a good laugh, or who simply want to make fun of me to break up the workday. (I'm game. It's all in good fun.)
But before you begin, let's add a little lagniappe to this "good news" report. (I'm a Louisiana girl after all and we always like to add a "little something extra.")
I'm THRILLED to introduce y'all to my new editor, Amanda Bostic (see her celebrating with me in the photo above), who will be working with me to produce a third novel with Harper Collins Christian under the direction of publisher Daisy Hutton and her BRILLIANT team.
We are hoping the book will be released November 2015, and it will be a contemporary work of women's fiction set in my home state of Louisiana. Please stay tuned for more information to follow in the months ahead, and thank you all for your tremendous support.


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The pendulum has swung back again, and thus I changed the theme of chrismlindsey.com again. New visitors might not know my history of changing themes. This time I am going with a minimalist theme called MNML, by Ian Stewart of ThemeShaper.
One of the neat features of MNML is that the homepage actually allows me to make new posts, much like the amazing Twitter-like Prologue theme from Automattic, the people behind WordPress. Btw, I love the Prologue theme, absolutely amazing, I wish I had a virtual team to use Prologue with, and someone already came up with a chat bot for Prologue. Amazing. You can add this functionality to your WordPress site as well, by simply following this tutorial.
The MNML theme also has built-in CSS support for asides, which means I can more easily post links to the site for readers.
MNML is also close to being a tumblelog, a short-form weblog that allows different kinds of posts. Think Tumblr, which I have been messing around with but don't want to use in a production environment. I think tumblelogs will become the new form of blogging, allowing people to more easily make shorter posts on a different variety of subjects (like videos, photos, chats, quotes, etc.).
MNML is named for the look: extremely minimal. Just what you and I need, and nothing else. Search, RSS, Twitter (added by me), Pages, Popular Posts, Categories, and Archives. Also, the theme comes boxed with an archive and a links page template (already put to use in my archives page). I also like the minimal look of the header, or in this case, the footer. I had to customize the pages on the right in the footer, but that was cut and paste WordPress stuff.
All in all, I like this theme. We'll see how long it lasts, and if Ian keeps the theme updated (especially when WordPress 2.5 comes out next month). I always hate to see developers not update their themes so they work in the latest version of WordPress. But that is a different rant for a different day.
If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or complaints, as always feel free to leave a comment or reach me through the contact form.
PS – I've tested the site in Firefox 2, IE7, and Safari (on Windoze). Let me know if anything looks funny in your browser.


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Jun 21, 2005 | ISBN 9780142403105 | Middle Grade (8-12)
It's a riveting story that shows racism everywhere and young people facing war, not sure what side to be on or why. (Booklist, starred review)
Peck reaches new depth with this Civil War-era novel. . . (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
A rich tale full of magic, mystery, and surprise. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
Historical fiction fans should enter this at the top of the must-read list. (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review)
The harsh realities of war are brutally related in a complex, always surprising plot that resonates on multiple levels. (he Horn Book, starred review)
This unusual Civil War novel really boosts Peck's credentials as America's best living author for young adults. (The Washington Post)
Unforgettable characters and handsome prose make this book one you won't want to miss. (Children's Literature)
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Casey knows the truth.
But it won't set her free.
Casey Cox's DNA is all over the crime scene. There's no use talking to police; they have failed her abysmally before. She has to flee before she's arrested . . . or worse. The truth doesn't matter anymore.
But what is the truth? That's the question haunting Dylan Roberts, the war-weary veteran hired to find Casey. PTSD has marked him damaged goods, but bringing Casey back can redeem him. Though the crime scene seems to tell the whole story, details of the murder aren't adding up. Casey Cox doesn't fit the profile of a killer. But are Dylan's skewed perceptions keeping him from being objective? If she isn't guilty, why did she run?
Unraveling her past and the evidence that condemns her will take more time than he has, but as Dylan's damaged soul intersects with hers, he is faced with two choices. The girl who occupies his every thought is a psychopathic killer . . . or a selfless hero. And the truth could be the most deadly weapon yet.
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After finding best friend Brent Pace stabbed to death in his apartment, Casey Cox knows she will be the prime suspect and needs to make a decision quickly. Armed with thousands in cash that her father gave her for emergencies, she hops on a bus out of Shreveport, Louisiana, and becomes Grace Newland after purchasing the identity illegally.
Back in Shreveport, war-weary vet Dylan Roberts attends Brent's funeral and is hired by a family friend in the police department to bring Casey home for questioning. As Dylan tries to determine Casey's motive for murdering her friend, "Grace" is trying to establish a new life in Shady Grove, Georgia, thanks to Miss Lucy, an elderly woman she met on the bus. Sleuthing online from afar, Casey uncovers evidence that Brent had information pertaining to her father's murder. Unsure who to trust as evidence begins to point to corrupt detectives, Casey digs into her family past to figure out what really happened to her father a decade before.
Dylan, just a few steps behind Casey, is skeptical of her involvement in Brent's death. Will her questioning end up costing Casey her life, or will Dylan track her down in time to save them both? The author is masterly in navigating the suspenseful fugitive plot, using the alternation of Casey's and Dylan's chapters to ratchet up the tension. Crisp dialogue and unexpected twists make this compulsive reading, and a final chapter cliffhanger leaves things poised for a sequel.
I really enjoyed this story but the cliffhanger was a surprise because I didn't know about the sequel. I plan on reading or listening to it as soon as I can find it.


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OTTAWA — A deeply divided Supreme Court of Canada has delivered an opinion that could pave the way for transgenic research combining human genomes with those of other species.
"It's a gross affront to human dignity, that kind of experiment," said Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith, vice-president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB).
"It's not a matter of health care but a fundamental issue of human dignity that must rest on national law."
The Dec. 22 decision split 4-4-1 also leaves a legal void that could lead to the uncontrolled destruction of human life as embryos. At the best, it may result in a patchwork of varying provincial regulations.
"We're talking about a fundamental question of life itself and dignity of human life, this is a consideration that transcends provincial and national boundaries," said Smith.
The court's opinion was a response to a reference from the Province of Quebec that questioned where sections of the 2004 Assisted Human Reproduction Act violated provincial jurisdiction and were therefore unconstitutional.
The Quebec Court of Appeal had ruled aspects of the act were health matters under provincial control.
Ottawa lawyer Bill Sammon, who represented the CCCB in the intervention, called the decision "troubling."
"Given the nature of the issue involved it was appropriate to have a national standard," Sammon said.
"When you are dealing with a new and emerging area where we don't know all the consequences and can't control all the consequences, it seems to me that it's a matter the federal government can legislate on," he said.
Though four justices, in a decision written by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, agreed the contested sections of the act properly fell under the federal power over criminal law, four others argued they were health matters under provincial jurisdiction. Justice Thomas Cromwell agreed mostly with the latter four.
The CCCB intervened jointly with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) when the court heard arguments in April 2009.
In their joint intervention of April 2009, the CCCB and the EFC argued assisted human reproduction is not merely a health matter but one involving "the common good, the sanctity of human life, and the protection of the vulnerable."
They also argued for control of biotechnology because of the broad moral, ethical and social implications, including the "serious potential to devalue human life and to undermine the principles of human dignity."
EFC legal counsel and vice-president Don Hutchinson called the Dec. 22 court ruling "regrettable."
"The federal government has to move quickly to criminalize transgenics and genetic manipulation and the destruction of human embryos under certain conditions," Hutchinson told journalists.
McLachlin's decision echoed the concerns raised by both the CCCB and the EFC.
She wrote that "assisted reproduction raises weighty moral concerns."
"The creation of human life and the processes by which it is altered and extinguished, as well as the impact this may have on affected parties, lie at the heart of morality," she said.
"Parliament has a strong interest in ensuring that basic moral standards govern the creation and destruction of life, as well as their impact on persons like donors and mothers."
"Taken as a whole, the act seeks to avert serious damage to the fabric of our society by prohibiting practices that tend to devalue human life and degrade participants," McLachlin said.


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On Saturday August 27, the 82nd Montreal Guiding Unit started off the new Guiding year with a "Welcome Back to Guiding Event" at Parc Mont Royal. Last spring, the girls in our unit really wanted to spend a day at Parc Mont Royal but we were not able to schedule it so we made it a "Welcome Back" activity.
We started our day at the SPVM cavalry. The SPVM has 9 horses as part of the cavalry and they are housed at Parc Mont Royal so that they can patrol the park. Agt Chantal Bouchard and Agt Dominic Merette gave us a tour of the museum where we learned about the history of the SPVM cavalry and the girls got to dress up in police uniforms. We then went to the stable where we learned about the horses and each girl got to pet them…one of the highlights of the day! After receiving some souvenirs from the police officers, we went to the outside paddocks and took photos with horses there.
Then, we sat down for a quick picnic lunch near Maison Smith. We then separated for our "urban/nature scavenger hikes." The Sparks and Brownies walked to Beaver Lake where they discovered a waterfall and playground. At the playground we even met another Spark from our District! The Guides hiked to the Chalet where they took in breathtaking views of the city.
After our hikes, we all met up together at Maison Smith and had a well deserved ice cream!
It was a great way to start the new Guiding year!
Blog post by Patricia Tellis. Photos were taken by Patricia, Jessica Ganten and Veronica Heffernan. All three Guiders are with the 82nd Montreal Guiding unit.


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Then she gave him a hug!
The KISS!
A blessing after the pronouncement...........
Presentation of the newlyweds to their guests!
Tatyana is beaming, Michael too, and she is waving to her mother.
As I was preparing this post, this touching thank you note came in from Tatyana and Michael:
Dear Kayelily,
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the beautiful and very touching ceremony!
You truly made it special!!!
Would you like us to e-mail you some pictures from the ceremony when they get edited?
Thank you again and the best of everything to you and your family!!!
Happy Healthy Holiday Season to you and yours!
With a Lot of Gratitude,
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Rick Ross gives us visuals for just about every freestyle, verse and song he's ever recorded. Rozay dropped off a Spiff TV-directed video for "Devil In A New Dress" from Kanye's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It's him smoking a blunt while cruising the streets of Toronto in the back seat of his 62S Maybach glancing out the window. Standard, but awesome, clip from Ross. Watch above.
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Bandit shot dead during attempted robbery
A daylight robbery was foiled when two bandits believed to be in their early 20s from Longdenville and Rio Claro respectively were shot by security guards as they attempted to rob Savi's Classic Jewelry located on the corner of Noel Street and Southern Main Road, Couva on Tuesday.
One of the bandits from Longdenville was fatally shot in his upper body and died at the store while the other was rushed to the Couva District Health Facility for treatment for bullet wound to his lower legs.
Man tries to rob church but is held by worshippers
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted robbery at a church in D'Abadie this morning.
Officers say the suspect entered the Anglican church with an object resembling a gun.
However, quick thinking worshipers managed to apprehend the would-be bandit, who was arrested by an off-duty police officer who attends the church.
Man charged with grabbing $34,000 from elderly man in San Fernando bank
A Gasparillo man, who was instantly subdued by security guards during a brazen robbery attempt against an 83-year-old man at a commercial bank in San Fernando, appeared before a San Fernando Magistrate today, charged with larceny.
Jerome James, 30, of Cippy Street, Gasparillo, was granted $60,000 bail, when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Cherril Anne Antoine in the San Fernando 1st Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 13th June 2018.
The matter was postponed to Wednesday 11th July, 2018.
Bandit shot and killed in Princes Town
A robbery at the Francis Fashion/Shoe Locker Princes Town branch was thwarted after a bandit was shot and killed early this morning.
Reports indicate that security officials responded to an alarm triggered at the premises.
Upon arrival, the officers observed signs of forced entry and they also observed several bags of merchandise which were left behind by the bandits.
The officers remained on the compound and shortly after the bandits returned for the loot but were met with gunfire.
One of the assailants was shot and killed.
Bandit killed by police
A robbery was thwarted after a bandit was shot and killed.
CNC3 news understands that around 6 pm on Thursday, the bandit entered a bar and casino located at Gordon and Broadway street Arima.
The incident captured by CCTV footage shows the assailant forcing a man and woman into another part of the building.
Shortly after, the off-duty police officer whipped out a firearm and shot the man.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Many commenting on the video on social media site Facebook applauded the police officer for his swift action.
Caught on Camera: CCTV video shows security guard shot from behind while pursuing bandit
Security guard Matthew Pierre was running ahead of the bandit who shot him in his leg at RRM Plaza in San Fernando this morning.
CCTV footage recovered from the scene of a show one man darting toward the exit of the building, with Pierre running behind him.
Pierre was in pursuit of the first man when another bandit behind him is seen pointing his gun toward Pierre.
It was at that point that Pierre was shot.
Bandit killed in shootout with police
One bandit involved in an early morning robbery has been shot and killed by police and a search is now underway for two others.
Around 5:30 am, bandits forced themselves into the home of a family located at Wallerfield.
The armed intruders tied up the occupants, ransacked the house and made off with the family's two vehicles.
An alarm was raised and police were notified of the robbery.
Around 6.20am, officers intercepted the stolen vehicles along the Carapo Road.
It resulted in a high-speed chase during which the bandits crashed the stolen vehicles.
Bandit shot while attempting to break in to New Grant supermarket
A 32-year-old man has been shot during what police say was an attempted break-in at a New Grant business place this morning.
Police say the man has had previously been charged with several offences and was recently released from prison.
According to reports, the man attempted to break into Persad D Food King supermarket around 8 am Monday when security officers fired on him.
He was hit in his stomach, arm and eye and was rushed to the Princes Town District Health Facility before being transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital in serious condition.
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Man shot because he had nothing for bandit to rob him
A Morvant man was shot in the abdomen this morning after a bandit who broke into his home was upset his victim had no cash and valuables.
According to police reports around 3 am this morning the 33-year-old labourer was at his one-room home on Coconut Drive, Morvant when the gunman banged down his door shouting "Police!"


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Hello My Crafty Spot readers! It is Lindsay from My Creative Days back to share a fun project with you.
I am not a person who decorates a lot for Valentine's Day. I do add a few things here and there and this year, I was inspired to make this Ombre Heart On Burlap project for our front door.
I bought a set of burlap panels at Michaels last year.


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Do you find yourself wondering where the time went each day? Do you always feel overwhelmed at the end of the day, and yet seem to have very little to show by way of productivity?
Do you wish there are more than 24 hours in a day? Chances are, the time you need is there (along with sleep time, too!) but you probably need the good old time budget.
You see, time, just like money, needs to be budgeted. When you budget your time, you know exactly where it's going and you can control it. Most successful people have mastered how to budget their time. Luckily, time budgeting is much easier than planning your finances. Here's how you do it.
Daily Time Budget
Start by deciding how much time you want to spend on each task per day. Make a rough estimate of how long it will take and always add a little extra. Things usually take longer than you realize and that extra bit of time gives you a cushion. If you end up not needing the extra, you'll feel like you're getting things done more quickly. That's a good feeling to have, because it elevates your confidence.
Prioritize your daily tasks. Ask yourself, 'If I only manage to accomplish three things today, what should they be?' Of course, you're hopefully going to get much more than that done, but prioritizing helps you to get the most important things done first.
Use a timer to time each task. When you use a timer, you don't have to watch the clock. Just set the time and let it tell you when the time is up. The timer also helps you psychologically because while it's running, you feel like you need to be on task. I use the Pomodoro timer for this purpose.
Weekly Time Budget
You can apply the same method above to budget your weekly and monthly schedule as well. This is a little bit trickier and requires more flexibility on your part. The reason is that it's harder to tell how long something is going to take when you're dealing in days or weeks rather than hours.
Start by establishing the deadline. When does the particular task need to be finished? Bump it forward one day to give yourself a little leeway for unforeseen situations. If something unexpected happens and you run a day late, you'll still be on time.
Between today and the deadline, how many days do you have? Only include days you'll work. Chop the task up into the number of days and if possible, set small achievable goals for each day. Then, decide how long you think it will take per day using the method above.
Monitor and Stay Flexible
Your time budgeting will be sloppy at first for the simple reason that you may not have an idea of how long each task really takes. You can improve your accuracy by monitoring.
Tracking is important here, so log the time you spend on tasks. This seems like extra work that you just don't need when you're trying to be more efficient. But you'll end up with a more realistic picture of your schedule, which will increase your efficiency in the long run.
Remember to keep yourself flexible. Stick closely to your budget but don't hesitate to make adjustments when necessary. For example, if you discover that a certain task takes much longer than you realized, change your schedule and budget more time for it.
Always be on the lookout for new ideas on how to make your time management more efficient as well. Use good productivity and time management tools to keep track. There are tons of them.


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Fox Searchlight has released the official trailer for Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water, with lush, dreamlike footage fully supporting the studio's description of the film as "an other-worldly fairy tale." Underwater scenes that manage to recall both Night of the Hunter and Creature From the Black Lagoon suggest del Toro at his most enticing.
The film is set in Cold War 1963, with an American high-security government lab hiding a top-secret experiment: an "aquatic man" (Doug Jones) worshiped as a god in the Amazon. The creature fascinates Elisa (Sally Hawkins), the mute, lonely woman who cleans the lab. Judging by this trailer, she endeavors to set him free.
"When he looks at me, he doesn't know I am incomplete," she says (in sign language). Reminded that the creature is not human, she says, "If we do nothing, neither are we."
Like Night of the Hunter, the footage includes graceful, ethereal underwater scenes, though here we might be seeing Elisa's dreams. Take a look for yourself above.
Del Toro directs from a screenplay he wrote with Vanessa Taylor. He produces with J. Miles Dale. Also in the cast are Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins and Michael Stuhlbarg.
Fox Searchlight, which releases the film to theaters December 8, also unveiled today new poster art. mOcean was vendor who worked with del Toro in the edit bay to bring forth this trailer. Take a look:
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AMA Urges Curbs on Sugar Consumption
Today I wanted to share the latest American Medical Association recommendation that we limit our sugar consumption. Better late than never, I say, and if this is what it takes to get people to adopt a healthier lifestyle, then Bravo, AMA. The recommended intake for women is 100 calories, or six teaspoons, and for men, … Read More


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• OFF! canceled its show due to sickness, but opening hardcore legend Negative Approach played for $5 and drew punks from all over to Great American Music Hall. It was a Saturday night of circle pits, stage-diving, and some guy throwing flaming napkins off the balcony — so, an excellent one.
• Lost in the Night checked on S.F.'s underground party scene, and found it raging in an old warehouse on the outskirts of the city. Bobby Browser, Carlos Souffront, and DJs Conor and Solar kept a friendly crowd moving all night — and made us glad to live here.
• Jackson Browne played for three hours and took requests from a spirited crowd in Nob Hill. The L.A. singer-songwriter's "acoustic" show came complete with drums, bass, and electric guitar, along with rousing renditions of "The Pretender" and "Running on Empty."
• The 2013 Grammy Awards: now with zero surprises and precious few interesting failures! The awards ceremony played it safe, and aside from some TV face-time for Frank Ocean and a moving tribute to Levon Helm, proved even duller than recent years.
• Dear Morrissey, will you ever actually make it to San Francisco? You've canceled your last three Bay Area shows, and while you're set to play two this spring, a bleeding ulcer and Barrett's esophagus has you canceling U.S. dates yet again. We're hopeful you'll get better in time — but not optimistic.
• Bruno Mars released a new, non-habit-forming sleep aid — er, we mean, song — titled "When I Was Your Man." We know it's supposed to be a heartbreaking, regret-fueled ballad. But it's utterly pedestrian, and full of rhyming couplets that make us want to beat ourselves over the head with a thesaurus.


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Looking for Next Steps?
- For information on starting a business in Huron County, visit the Huron Business Centre or the Huron Small Business Enterprise Centre.
- For current listings of businesses for sale in Huron County, see Invest in Huron.
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HOUSTON — After registering just two shutouts in their first 17 games, the Houston Dynamo are starting to find their defensive presence.
In the past two weeks, the Dynamo have matched their season total for shutouts by keeping Colorado scoreless July 3 and blanking Toronto FC last Saturday. After going seven games without a shutout before this, the recent form of the defense is a welcome change.
"It's always good when you get no goals against," said Houston head coach Dominic Kinnear after Saturday's 2-0 win over TFC. "We made a few mistakes, but we covered up for it. Tally [Hall] gave a lot of credit to his back four for making his job easier than it had to be."
Hall put in very different shifts in the back-to-back shutouts. The 6-foot-4 goalkeeper (pictured above) was credited with seven saves in Houston's draw in Colorado and was constantly under siege by a high-pressure Colorado attack.
In stark contrast to that performance, on Saturday night the Dynamo netminder saw his back line control the few attacking forays that Toronto made into Houston's defensive third. The defense's play resulted in Hall not having to make a save.
While the back four was able to defend and recover to preserve the shutout in Colorado, against TFC the clean sheet was achieved through organization and a back four that was solid in distribution.
"[The defense] starts our possession," said midfielder Geoff Cameron, who scored his third goal of the season in the 81st minute to seal the win. "With them possessing it and swinging it left to right, it sets the standard."
On their own, the two performances may not stand out. It's easy to nitpick at the amount of shots Colorado took or attribute Saturday's result to TFC not coming out of their defensive shell often.
However, when examined together, the play of Hall and his back four instill confidence that the current group is starting to figure things out. With this back line having played just three matches together, the hopes for continued defensive success are high.
"It's back-to-back shutouts, which is the goal," added Kinnear after the TFC win. "[Hall] didn't have to make a save tonight and the guys in front of him did a pretty good job defending."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com. Follow him on twitter at @Dynamoexaminer.