Sons seek Kadhafi's removal: report

WASHINGTON: At least two sons of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi are proposing a transition to a constitutional democracy that would include their father's removal from power, The New York Times reported late Sunday.

Citing an unnamed diplomat and a Libyan official briefed on the plan, the newspaper said the transition would be spearheaded by one of Kadhafi's sons, Seif al-Islam el-Kadhafi.

It is not clear whether Colonel Kadhafi, 68, has signed on to the reported proposal backed by his sons, Seif and Saadi el-Kadhafi, the report said.

But one person close to these sons said the father appeared willing to go along, the paper noted.

The two sons "want to move toward change for the country" without their father, The Times quoted one person close to the Seif and Saadi camp as saying.

"They have hit so many brick walls with the old guard, and if they have the go-ahead, they will bring the country up quickly."

According to The Times, the idea may reflect longstanding differences among Kadhafi's sons.

While Seif and Saadi have leaned toward Western-style economic and political openings, Colonel Kadhafi's sons Khamis and Mutuassim are considered hard-liners, the paper said.

Sons seek Kadhafi's removal: report

WASHINGTON: At least two sons of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi are proposing a transition to a constitutional democracy that would include their father's removal from power, The New York Times reported late Sunday.

Citing an unnamed diplomat and a Libyan official briefed on the plan, the newspaper said the transition would be spearheaded by one of Kadhafi's sons, Seif al-Islam el-Kadhafi.

It is not clear whether Colonel Kadhafi, 68, has signed on to the reported proposal backed by his sons, Seif and Saadi el-Kadhafi, the report said.

But one person close to these sons said the father appeared willing to go along, the paper noted.

The two sons "want to move toward change for the country" without their father, The Times quoted one person close to the Seif and Saadi camp as saying.

"They have hit so many brick walls with the old guard, and if they have the go-ahead, they will bring the country up quickly."

According to The Times, the idea may reflect longstanding differences among Kadhafi's sons.

While Seif and Saadi have leaned toward Western-style economic and political openings, Colonel Kadhafi's sons Khamis and Mutuassim are considered hard-liners, the paper said.

Pillow Fight Day observed across the world

NEW YORK: Thousands of people came out (pillow) fighting today as the world celebrated International Pillow Fight Day.

From Australia to Brazil, dozens of cities around the globe saw pillows brought into public squares for the fourth annual feather-fest.

New York's Union Square became a bedding battleground as thousands gathered to smack each other about, and hundreds of thousands were expected to join in worldwide for the event, which was started by The Urban Playground Movement.

New Yorkers didn't let the world down. A MailOnline reporter who joined in the action said that many fighters came in costume - with some dressed a ninjas and two lads dressed as Spartan warriors, who stood back to back and took on all comers.
American pillow fighters also gathered in front of Washington's Capital Hill and in Pershing Square in Los Angeles.

Naturally, the weather was perfect for pillow fighting in LA, as large numbers gathered underneath palm trees to do their bit.

Pillow Fight Day observed across the world

NEW YORK: Thousands of people came out (pillow) fighting today as the world celebrated International Pillow Fight Day.

From Australia to Brazil, dozens of cities around the globe saw pillows brought into public squares for the fourth annual feather-fest.

New York's Union Square became a bedding battleground as thousands gathered to smack each other about, and hundreds of thousands were expected to join in worldwide for the event, which was started by The Urban Playground Movement.

New Yorkers didn't let the world down. A MailOnline reporter who joined in the action said that many fighters came in costume - with some dressed a ninjas and two lads dressed as Spartan warriors, who stood back to back and took on all comers.
American pillow fighters also gathered in front of Washington's Capital Hill and in Pershing Square in Los Angeles.

Naturally, the weather was perfect for pillow fighting in LA, as large numbers gathered underneath palm trees to do their bit.

Birth rate declines in US

NEW YORK: The number of births in the United States has declined after reaching all-time high in 2007, according to the report of federal government.

Data from National Center for Health Statistics show that births fell by 4 percent between 2007 and 2009. The researchers noted that a preliminary count of births through June 2010 indicates continuing declines.

The drop in the birth rate was described in the report as "notable, but not truly of historic proportions" compared with the declines in the early 20th century and in the 1960s and early 1970s.

Birth rate declines in US

NEW YORK: The number of births in the United States has declined after reaching all-time high in 2007, according to the report of federal government.

Data from National Center for Health Statistics show that births fell by 4 percent between 2007 and 2009. The researchers noted that a preliminary count of births through June 2010 indicates continuing declines.

The drop in the birth rate was described in the report as "notable, but not truly of historic proportions" compared with the declines in the early 20th century and in the 1960s and early 1970s.

The best American cities to move to

The best American cities to move to

What people are looking for when they relocate changes from time to time. In the 90s, it was a city with low crime. Then, it was places with good schools.
"These days, you want a job and to make sure you can get a house there," said Bert Sperling of BestPlaces.net, which helps people find the best places to live, work or retire.
Sperling crunched the numbers to find the 10 best cities to relocate to today. The list takes into consideration all kinds of data points from cost of living to crime rates, the number of colleges and how healthy the population is, as well as access to museums, shows, sporting and other events. Plus, one you might not think of - stability.


"We're a big believer in the concept of stability, where there is modest, controllable growth," Sperling explained. "Big booms lead to disruption, and ultimately big busts. Neither is good for livability."
Here are Sperling's Best Cities to Relocate to in America - Why they're the best and who's hiring there.

1. Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, like Buffalo, has also made a major transformation from an industrial town - in Pittsburgh's case, steel -- into the 21st Century as a hub for education, health care and the arts.
Yet, it's still surprisingly affordable: The cost of living is 12.2 percent below the national average and the average home price is $116,400, well below the national average of $171,700.
It's repeatedly ranked as one of the most livable cities: The crime rate is low, it ranks high on both arts and colleges, and it's at low risk for a natural disaster such as an earthquake, hurricane or tornado.
It's also repeatedly ranked as one of the best sports cities, with the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team and the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. You would be hard-pressed to find a city with more loyal sports fans - a fact that should not be underestimated when it comes to quality of life.
The unemployment rate is 7.8 percent, well below the national average of 10.2 percent. Indeed.com has named it the No. 18 job market, with two applicants for every job available.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: HCR ManorCare, BNY Mellon, PNC Bank, Ernst & Young and Westinghouse Electric Company, according to Indeed.com.

2. Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY

Buffalo is an older, industrial city that has "gone through a sort of gut-wrenching transition into the 21st Century," Sperling says. And now that it's gotten over the bumps, it's a great place to live.
The Buffalo-Niagara Falls area has a growing arts scene and it's affordable: The cost of living is 14.4 percent below the national average, and the average home price is $119,700, well below the national average of $171,700.There are more than 20 parks in Buffalo, earning it the nickname, "City of Trees," and for all you sports fans, it's home of the Buffalo Bills football team and Buffalo Sabres hockey team. As for Niagara Falls, the city has moved from an industrial center to a more sustainable tourism-based economy, and with the opening of the Conference Center Niagara Falls a few years ago, it now attracts more business travelers.
The unemployment rate in the region is 8.3 percent, below the national average. Health care and education are the fastest growing industries here.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: Synacor, M&T Bank, Kaleida Health and HSBC Bank, according to Indeed.com.

3. Omaha, NE/Council Bluffs, IA

Omaha is a great example of a city that's avoided the booms and busts, ranking high on stability.
Could its slow but steady growth be the influence of one of its most famous residents, the richest man in the world, Warren Buffett? The Oracle of Omaha, as he's known, made his money based on the motto "invest in what you know" - not getting sucked into the next big boom.
Quite possibly, Sperling said. Perhaps the bigger impact, though, is that Buffett keeps Omaha in the news, which makes it easier to attract big companies there. Today, there are five Fortune 500 companies headquartered there, including ConAgra Foods, Union Pacific Corporation, Mutual of Omaha, Peter Kiewit and Sons, and Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
Plus, it's affordable: the area's cost of living is 12.4 percent below the national average.
The average price of a home is $137,600, well below the national average of $171,700.
The unemployment rate is 4.7 percent, less than half the national average of 10.2 percent.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: ConAgra Foods, Creighton University Medical Center, TD Ameritrade and Soliant Health, according to Indeed.com.

4. Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas

"Fort Worth is like the Rodney Dangerfield of the Dallas-Fort Worth area - It gets no respect!" Sperling quipped.
But those who live in Fort Worth know the secret: It's close enough to Dallas that you get all of the amenities of a world-class city, from shopping to cultural events, but it's cheaper. The average home price is about $119,300, well below the national average of $171,700. Plus, the cost of living is nearly 14 percent cheaper than the national average.
It has a growing arts & culture scene, including an orchestra, ballet, opera, botanical garden and one of the best zoos in the country. In fact, the city has started billing itself as the "City of Cowboys and Culture."
Arlington is home to the Dallas Cowboys football team, the Texas Rangers baseball team, as well as American Mensa, the U.S. chapter of the high-IQ society, and the International Bowling Museum.
The unemployment rate in the area is 8.3 percent, below the national average of 10.2 percent.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: Texas Health Resources, JPS Health Network and Bank of America, according to Indeed.com.

5. Austin-Round Rock, TX

Austin-Round Rock ranks high on quality of life and affordability: It has at least a dozen colleges and was voted the No. 1 college town by the Travel Channel. The cost of living is 2.4 percent below the national average.
But what sets it apart is its quirk. The city has been described as a "crazy quilt," stitching together everything from art, improv and country music to environmentalism and high tech. It's home to the South by Southwest festival, featuring independent musicians and filmmakers and emerging technologies. Though, its quirky rep has been around awhile, spawning a new slogan, "Keep Austin Weird."
Round Rock is its conservative counterpart, known for its outstanding education system and as the headquarters of Dell Computers.
The unemployment rate in the area is 6.5 percent, well below the U.S. average of 10.2 percent. It's the No. 10 job market, according to Indeed.com, with two applicants for every job opening.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: Dell, Seton Family of Hospitals, Soliant Health and AT&T, according to Indeed.com.

6. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Des Moines just got an overhaul in the past few years, including a new science center, Imax theater and an events center.
The city is very livable and has a nice culture, Sperling said. The cost of living is more than 12 percent below the national average, and the median home cost is $150,600, well below the national average of $171,700. West De Moines is a wealthy suburb - you guessed it - west of Des Moines.
Your vote really counts here: The Iowa caucuses have been the first major electoral event since 1972. The New York Times once observed that "if you have any desire to witness presidential candidates in the most close-up and intimate of settings, there is arguably "no place better to go than Des Moines."
The unemployment rate is 7.1 percent, below the national average of 10.2 percent. It has a lot to offer job-wise besides farming: There are over 400 factories there (to process those farmed goods), plus it's a hub for the insurance industry with nearly 60 companies claiming their headquarters here.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: Catholic Health Initiatives, Wells Fargo and Iowa Health System, according to Indeed.com.

7. Madison, WI

Madison winters can be tough but those who love it say all the winter activities available, plus all the city has to offer, offset the cold.
The crime rate is one of the lowest on the list and it's been rated one of the top cities for education, with an estimated 14 students per teacher. Plus, there are at least nine university campuses there.
It has a ton of restaurants, museums, performing arts centers, sports complexes - and a free zoo! Plus, free concerts by the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra on the Capitol lawn in the summer.
Among its quirkier distinctions are that it's home to the Onion humor newspaper and website and the Great Taste of the Midwest craft beer festival.
The unemployment rate in Madison is 5.2 percent, nearly half of the national average.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Covance, Promega Corporation and Dean Health, according to Indeed.com.

8. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN

"Minneapolis is probably one of the most progressive, greenest cities and the folks are really polite in that Midwestern way," Sperling said.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, also known as the "Twin Cities," and the southern suburb of Bloomington, have a very low crime rate, a lot of colleges and arts and cultural institutions, all of which add to a great quality of life.
Minneapolis is the third largest theater market in the U.S., behind New York and Chicago, Bloomington is home to the famous Mall of America, the largest mall in the U.S. It's home to the Minnesota Vikings football team and Minnesota Twins baseball team, and, it's one of the most literate metropolitan areas in America.
Housing prices and the cost of living are slightly higher than the national average but the unemployment rate is 7 percent, well below the national average of 10.2 percent.
Indeed ranks it as the No. 12 job market, with two applicants for every job available.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: UnitedHealth Group, Medtronic, 3M, Target (office jobs) and Thomson Reuters, according to Indeed.com.

9. Denver-Aurora, CO

Denver-Aurora also scored points for stability and affordability - and because it has a very attractive downtown.
The city has a lot to offer in the way of arts - not just museums but also a lot of public art. Plus, it's one of the few cities that has teams from four major sports - the Denver Broncos football team, Colorado Rockies baseball team, Colorado Avalanche hockey team and Denver Nuggets basketball team.
Plus, the city is surrounded by some of the highest mountain peaks in the nation, making for sweeping vistas and an outstanding array of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking and skiing. Aurora is an eastern suburb of the city, with a lot of shopping and cultural events, plus it has more than 1,800 acres of park land, at least a dozen golf courses and a 200-acre nature center.
The unemployment rate is 7.4 percent, below the national average of 10.2 percent. Indeed ranks it as the No. 11 job market, with two job seekers for every job available.
Companies That Are Hiring Now: Raytheon, Kaiser Permanente, HCA, HealthONE and Deloitte, according to Indeed.com.

10. Indianapolis-Carmel, IN

The Midwest gets a bad rap as a boring place but after the excitement of the past few years with the financial crisis, I think we can all agree - boring isn't a bad thing.
"During these tough times, we're sort of celebrating these areas that kept their head down and were sort of steady," Sperling explained.
Indianapolis-Carmel ranked high on both stability and affordability. The average home price in Indianapolis-Carmel is $120,200, well below the national median of $171,700 and the cost of living is 17.8 percent below the national average.
The downtown area was recently revitalized and Indianapolis is home to 10 sports teams, including the Indianapolis Colts football team and the Indiana Pacers basketball team. Carmel is one of the affluent cities just north of Indianapolis. Its crown jewel is the 161-acre Central Park, which features a big water park, a boardwalk, four miles of trails and 146,000 square foot fitness center.

Woman 'exhausted' over Obama loses job

Woman who questioned Obama’s handling of economy at town hall is laid off

Back in September, at a town hall meeting broadcast nationally by CNBC, Velma Hart became the face of Americans anxious for their future. Hart stood before the microphone and gave President Obama a dressing-down about the state of the economy.

"I am a chief financial officer for a veterans service organization, AmVets here in Washington. I'm also a mother, I'm a wife, I'm an American veteran, and I'm one of your middle-class Americans," Hart told the president. "And quite frankly, I'm exhausted. I'm exhausted of defending you, defending your administration, defending the mantle of change I voted for, and deeply disappointed with where we are right now. I've been told that I voted for a man who said he was going to change things in a meaningful way for the middle class. I'm one of those people and I'm waiting, sir, I'm waiting. I don't feel it yet."

[Rewind: 'Exhausted' Hart joins chorus in Obama's very bad week]

You can watch the video of Hart's remarks in the clip above.

Hart also noted that she and her husband were worried about reverting back to the "hot dogs and beans era" of their lives, and asked the president a pointed question: "Is this my new reality?"

[Opinion: A rebuttal to Velma Hart]

Sadly, it may be, at least for a little while, as Velma Hart has been laid off by AmVets.

"It's not anything she did," Jim King, the national executive director of AmVets, told the Washington Post's Michelle Singletary. "She got bit by the same snake that has bit a lot of people. It was a move to cut our bottom line. Most not-for-profits are seeing their money pinched."

[Related: Jobless claims rise, but bigger trend offers hope]

Saying that Hart had been a "good employee," King added that the move "was just a matter of looking at the bottom line and where could we make the best cuts and survive."

[Rewind: 'Rent is too damn high' candidate captures spotlight]

President Obama, in closing his lengthy response to Hart's "new reality" question at thetown hall in September, assured Hart that the country is "moving in the right direction." That's probably an especially tough case to make to Hart today. (Hart told The Lookout through a friend that she's unavailable for comment Tuesday.)

Hart, did however, tell CNBC that her misfortune has again brought home the suffering of many other Americans struggling with the same circumstances. "What's in my heart is: Now -- even more than I did before -- I appreciate what millions of people who are in my condition now have been experiencing for the last two, three, four years," she said. "Of course I'm afraid. Everybody's a little afraid." She also stressed that she remains a supporter of President Obama.

Report ranks America's safest cities

Report ranks America's safest cities

From toxic red sludge swelling the Danube River to freak tornadoes hitting typically twister-free Brooklyn N.Y., weird new threats are cropping up everywhere. It's enough to make you want to hide indoors with a Snuggie and a survival kit.
But risk-dodgers, take notice: There are still plenty of U.S. cities where the living is easy. Take Plano, Texas--residents of this wealthy Dallas suburb enjoy the lowest violent crime rate of all big American cities, and have a much lower rate of fatal car crashes. In fact, this "All-American City" tops our list of America's Safest Cities.
It's not hard to understand why it's so safe in a place like Plano: The city's median household income is 54% above the national average, at $77,140. Other wealthy cities also stand out as safe: Honolulu (No. 3), San Jose, Calif., (No. 4) and San Diego (No. 9) all have median incomes above the national average, and correspondingly low rates of fatal traffic accidents and violent crime.

America's Safest CitiesBut money alone isn't the key to safety. The size of the wealth gap matters more. "If you have low incomes in an environment with high incomes, it creates a crime vector between the 'haves' and 'have-nots,'" says Bruce McIndoe, president of iJet Intelligent Risk Systems, a Maryland-based risk-assessment firm. "Places like Plano and Honolulu are more homogeneous."

Behind The Numbers

To find out which cities are the safest, we started by making a list of all American cities with a population above 250,000. Then we ranked each city on the number of violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2009, as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Since the FBI only has data for cities that submit complete crime data, we were limited to looking at 71 places--two big cities, Chicago, Ill. and Virginia Beach, Va, had to be dropped from our list.
Next, we ranked each city on the number of traffic fatalities per 100,000 residents, using 2008 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most recent available. We averaged the rankings for violent crime and fatal crashes in each city, to arrive at a final score. When cities tied with the same score, we used the crime rate as tiebreaker.

Jobs Matter

Not every city on our list is a moneyed enclave. Omaha, Neb., which came in fifth, has a median household income below the national median, and the median home value of $134,600 is 27% below the national median, according to the United States Census Bureau. Omaha isn't poor, but its strong safety record also can't be explained by pointing to the fat wallets of its citizens. Rather, the high percentage of Omahans with jobs contributes to its safety: The Omaha metropolitan area's unemployment rate is the seventh-lowest in the country, at 4.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"High-growth cities with low unemployment are safer," says McIndoe. "When people are gainfully employed, they are more invested in their city."

Big City Surprises

Fans of small-town living might be shocked to find that the biggest city on our list is also one of the least dangerous: New York, with 8.4 million residents, is the sixth-safest city on our list.
Sure, the Big Apple ranks high in part because it's so pedestrian-friendly, and fewer drivers on the road reduce the risk of traffic fatalities: In 2008 NYC had only 3 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents. But New York also boasts a violent crime rate well below what you'd expect for a big city: Only 552 violent crimes for every 100,000 residents, better than two-thirds of the 71 cities on the list.
All considered, the country's safest cities are ones where residents are reasonably well-off, homeownership is high, infrastructure and employment are strong, and rates of drunk drivers are low, says McIndoe.

Don't Panic

While the world may seem scarier every day, the United States is actually becoming safer. According to the FBI, the violent crime rate in the U.S. fell 5.3% from 2008 to 2009, down for a third straight year.
American roads are getting less risky too, as more laws go on the books to combat distracted driving. This year 12 states joined the 18 that already have legislation to ban texting while driving. And eight states prohibit all handheld cellphone use in the car.
Still, an overriding sense of fear can cause people to overlook the statistics. "If you talk to the average citizen, they're very concerned about terrorism, but in reality the probability of the threat is so minuscule it shouldn't be on the radar," says McIndoe. "When it comes to risks, there are huge gaps between perception and reality."

Top 5 Safest Cities in America

1. Plano, Texas
Traffic Fatality Rank: 4
Violent Crime Rank: 1
2. Portland, Ore.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 5
Violent Crime Rank: 6
3. Honolulu, Hawaii
Traffic Fatality Rank: 14
Violent Crime Rank: 2
4. San Jose, Calif.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 13
Violent Crime Rank: 5
5. Omaha, Neb.
Traffic Fatality Rank: 3
Violent Crime Rank: 17

ENGLAND GIRLS ENJOY PICS

ENGLAND GIRLS ENJOY PICS

With the 20°C+ heat wave the UK is currently experiencing, what better time to whisk your date away on a romantic mini break. Pack your picnic blanket, organise your overnight bag and hop on the train to one of these great locations.
Dating destination one: St. Ives, Cornwall
After a long day on the beach is there anything more romantic than watching the sun go down?
St Ives' reputation as one of the most beautiful seaside towns is well deserved and if you're dating a food lover you're in luck; St Ives' proximity to the shoreline makes for amazing fish and chips. Porthminster Beach Cafe is highly recommended for a portion wrapped in paper, but if you fancy something a little more upmarket The Carbis Bay Hotel offers gourmet dining with seafront views. An evening here is guaranteed to get you some dating brownie points.
The winding cobbled streets and quaint cottages of St. Ives are sure to make you fall in love, and not just with the place. However, if you fancy some time away from the shore, head up to the Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve for a picnic amongst the views.
Dating destination two: London
The UK's capital city has got to be one of the most romantic cities when it comes to dating. From the hustle and bustle of central London, to the countryside atmosphere of Wimbledon village, there's no shortage of romantic things to do.
A favourite with Londoners and tourists alike is a visit to Parliament Hill. Try your hand at kite flying, visit the farmers market or just take in the sights. If you find yourself getting peckish, head to Villa Bianco for a delicious selection of homemade pasta, tender veal and fresh lobster.
Continuing with the Italian theme, the canal boat ride from Little Venice to Camden Town is one of London's most romantic offerings, but if you're looking for somewhere a little more lively, make a trip to Portobello market. Take an afternoon to browse the antiques, street food and vintage clothing, then head over to the Garden Bar & Grill in Latimer Road to examine your purchases and fill up on the tasty bar food.
Dating destination three: Cambridge
Home to one of the UK's oldest universities since 1209, this tiny city is packed full of culture, making it a perfect dating destination. Spend a morning wandering through the fascinating art collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum, then grab a bottle of champers and a punnet of strawberries to take down to the river, where you can have a go at punting.
You may get heckled if you crash into other punts, but it's only because Cambridgeshire folk are so passionate about the Cam, and rightly so. Some of the best restaurants line its shores (Midsummer House has two Michelin stars) and quaint villages such as Granchester are within easy reach using the riverside cycle paths.
In such a small city you may feel the need to get out and explore. Head north of the city to discover the home of Oliver Cromwell and the magnificent Ely cathedral, or travel a few miles south to visit the medieval town of Saffron Walden and the stunning Audley End house and gardens.
If all that culture gets a bit much for you, catch a gig at the Corn Exchange and finish the evening with a nightcap at trendy bar, The Cow, situated right next door.
Dating destination four: Bath
Bath's key attraction, the Roman Baths, is handily also its namesake, making it easy to work out at least one thing to do there. However, that's not all Bath has to offer. If you want to impress the lady or gent you're dating, then this is the city for you.
Visit the Pump Room (as mentioned in Jane Austen's novels) for afternoon tea and feel like you've travelled back in time to a far more elegant era, or get active with a six mile Bath Skyline walk. The trek offers great views of Sham Castle and the diversion through Prior Park practically begs for a Mr Darcy style moment on the Palladian Bridge.
If your date doesn't suffer from vertigo, consider taking a balloon ride over the ancient city for stunning panoramic views and a glass of bubbly. Upon landing get your glad rags on and head to Bath Racecourse for an evening of glamour, overlooking the scenic city.
Dating destination five: Canterbury 
Another historic city, another romantic mini break. Arguably Canterbury's most famous attraction is the Canterbury Cathedral, which offers guided tours about its history. Definitely worth a visit if you or the person you're dating is religious, as it's the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England, but if you're more of an anti-theist, grab a copy of The Canterbury Tales. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, the stories paint a not entirely rosy picture of England and The Church.
If you fancy something a little lighter, take the boat ride down the River Stour or hop on a bus to Herne Bay, where you can relax by the seaside. When the sun sets, join one of the city's ghost walks or have an after dark picnic on the University's hill, where you can enjoy the views of the lit up city.
If you believe dating equals eating then Canterbury won't disappoint. Visit the farmers market at The Goods Shed and sample a few tasty morsels before heading into the onsite restaurant for delicious, seasonal food. The menu changes twice a day and the chefs only cook ingredients fresh from the market. However, if you're looking for something a little more traditional, The Old Weavers does a great roast and has lovely views onto the river.

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Most Dangerous Cities in America

Most Dangerous Cities in America: The United States of America is the land of opportunities, but it is also experiencing its own problems. All is not rosy in the land of opportunities, it has its share of problems. Crime is a multi-headed monster that keeps rearing its ugly head in various cities across America. This section is a list of the most dangerous cities in America according to latest crime statistics.

This list of most dangerous cities in America is based on crime statistics published in 2009 and surveys conducted by national newspapers over the last year. Some towns are known as the United States to be the safest, there are certain cities that have the reputation of being dangerous cities in America. While moving in these cities and its neighborhoods, you really look for yourself and your family. With a high rate of crime of all sorts ranging from burglary, robbery, assault, murder, rape and theft of motor vehicles, these are by far some of the most dangerous places to travel in the United States.

This article does not intend to spread fear and paranoia unnecessary, but is only intended to alert citizens of the United States regarding these areas of crime mounted. Another reason for making this list is to lead the attention of the U.S. government with respect to these two cities, hoping that the authorities may be able to do something about the conditions that lead a man to take the path of Crime in cities such.

Top ten most dangerous cities in America
The reason for the spread of crime is quite complex. There are many sociological and psychological reasons for someone to take the crime. The ignorance, deprivation, poverty, misplaced aggression, lack of purpose in life are just some of the causes that motivate them to crime. Browsing through the most dangerous cities, special emphasis was given to violent crimes. Out of surveys conducted in 354 cities across the U.S., these are the cities that were found to have the reputation of being of America's most dangerous. These 10 dangerous cities rank high on all kinds of violent crime.

Most dangerous cities in America # 1: Camden, New Jersey
Winning the crown of being the most dangerous city in America is located in Camden New Jersey. It is located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. In 2009, Camden recorded crime rates highest in the country, which was 2,333 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, where the crime rate national average of 455 violent crimes per 100 000. The economic situation was not good that 20% of the population below the poverty line. It ranked high on all six categories of murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault and car theft.

Most dangerous cities in America # 2: St. Louis, Missouri
The city of St. Louis, the largest urban area in Missouri, won the title of being the second most dangerous city in the United States because of the rampant crime cases he recorded in 2009. It ranks high on all categories of crimes.

Most dangerous cities of America # 3: Oakland, California
The eight largest city in California, Oakland won the third place as is grappling with high unemployment and rising rates of violent crime in 2009.

Most dangerous cities in America # 4: Detroit, Michigan
hub of the automotive world, Detroit is also one of the biggest towns of Crime mounted in America. Although the crime rate for violent crime has dropped in recent years, it remains one of the most dangerous cities in America.

Most dangerous cities of America # 5: Flint, Michigan
The seventh largest city in Michigan, with a population of 112,900 in 2008, is the fifth dangerous city in America. Even if there was a significant decrease of assault, theft and sexual homicide cases, there is still one of the most dangerous cities in the country.

The most dangerous cities in America # 6: New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, located in southeastern Louisiana, is the sixth largest city when it comes to crimes in the United States, from 2009. The city recorded the highest rate of homicides in 2002 and 2003. The low-income neighborhoods of New Orleans are particularly renowned for their high crime rate.

Most dangerous cities in America # 7: Birmingham, Alabama
The largest city in the state of Alabama, Birmingham records seventh on the list because of the high homicide rate in this city over the years. He ranked seventh highest homicide.

Most dangerous cities in America # 8: Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio, has stayed in the list of most dangerous cities in the United States for some time now. It figures prominently in rape, burglary and theft and cases.

Most dangerous cities in America # 9: Jackson, Mississippi
The city of Jackson, Mississippi is the ninth most dangerous city in America. It ranks high in cases of burglary, homicide, rape and car theft cases.

Most dangerous cities in America # 10: Memphis, Tennessee
The city of Memphis is ranked tenth in the list of most dangerous cities in America. It features prominently on burglary, assault, robbery and theft motor.

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School Closures

School Closures: Schools are Closed Today, But Why! You can find Reason Below, So Read This News Article below.

School Closures: WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF CLOSING OF SCHOOL?
Closing a school is a legal process regulated by the Alberta government, and involves many opportunities for parents and community members to express their concerns and suggest improvements. The Board has exclusive authority to decide on school closures. Read a chart, step by step process of school closure. (Pdf)

Learn more about the planning sector, the Edmonton public process used to manage space in the district.

WHAT HAPPENS in a school building closing soon?
Once students and staff leaving a school that was closed, the staff of property management and procurement work to secure the building against vandalism, organizing the move of furniture and equipment, and prepare the building to the next use.

Resources at school such as library books, desks, the A / V equipment and computers are assigned to the host school where students are designated to go. All resources for programs to monitor needs of students with special needs. Once the host schools have the resources they need, left on the articles are available to other District schools. Items that are not used are recycled.

Memorabilia, plaques, directories, etc. are taken to the Archives and Museum District. The name of the school remains on the building and is never removed when it is owned by the district.

Before offering space in a school to partners or tenants, the district needs to consider its own administrative offices. The needs and concerns of each community are taken into consideration before the tenant is placed. The priority for leases goes to organizations that offer educational childcare services, or services to the community in general. The municipal zoning of the school property limits the permitted uses - eliminating the concern of school property used for retail, industrial or commercial.

Learn more about the many ways in which schools were closed diverted to community groups and educational programs. (Pdf)

More information
The following reports were presented to the Board February 9, 2010:

City Centre Education Project Recommendation to discuss the closure report Feb. 9 / 10 (pdf, 5 MB)

Espace Hardisty Recommendation to discuss the closure report Feb. 9 / 10 (pdf, 1.7MB)

Recommendation to consider closing Presentation February 9, 2010 (pdf, 1.9MB)

School Address DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Eastwood School (more info, pdf)
Monitoring documents:
Eastwood presentation (pdf)
Meeting Transcript (pdf)
Flip chart comments and questions (pdf)
Summary of issues (pdf)

12023-81 Street Thursday, March 4
McCauley School (more info, pdf)
Tracking documents (PDF files):
presentation McCauley
Meeting Transcript
Flip chart comments and questions
Summary of issues

9538 - 107 Avenue Monday, March 8
Parkdale School (more info, pdf)
Tracking documents (pdf)
presentation Parkdale
Meeting Transcript
Flip chart comments and questions
Summary of issues

11648-85 Street Wednesday, March 10
Spruce Avenue School (more info, pdf)
Tracking documents (PDF files):
Spruce Avenue presentation
Meeting Transcript
Flip chart comments and questions
Summary of issues

11424 - 102 Street Thursday, March 11th
Capilano School (more info, pdf)
Tracking documents (PDF files):
Capilano presentation
Meeting Transcript
Flip chart comments and questions
Summary of issues

10720-54 Street Monday, March 15
Fulton Place School (more info, pdf)
Tracking documents (PDF files):
Fulton Place presentation
Meeting Transcript
Flip chart comments and questions
Summary of issues for 10310-56 Street Wednesday, March 17th

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Dogfish Head Beer

Dogfish Head Beer: Dogfish Head Beer is a manufacturing company based in Milton, Delaware founded by Sam Calagione. Dogfish Head Beer opened in 1995 and produces 75,000 barrels of beer per year. The brewery was featured prominently in the documentary Beer Wars.


Dogfish Head is a growing company, it grew by nearly 400% between 2003 and 2006.

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Jonestown

Jonestown: Jonestown was the informal name for Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, an intentional community in northwestern Guyana formed by the Peoples Temple, a cult led by American Jim Jones. He became internationally famous when, November 18, 1978, 918 people died in the settlement and a nearby airstrip and in Georgetown, Guyana's capital. The locality name has become synonymous with the incidents at these locations.

A total of 909 Temple members died at Jonestown, all but two of apparent cyanide poisoning in an event called "revolutionary suicide" by Jones and some members on an audio tape of the event and discussed in advance. The poisonings in Jonestown murder followed by five other members of the Temple at an airstrip near Port Kaituma. The victims included MP Leo Ryan, the first and only Congressman murdered in the line of duty in the history of the United States. Four other members of Temple died in Georgetown in order Jones.

To the extent the actions in Jonestown were viewed as a mass suicide, it is the biggest event as in modern history and resulted in the largest single loss of life in a U.S. civilian non-natural disaster until the events of September 11, 2001.

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Four Loko Banned in Ohio

Four Loko Banned in Ohio: Is Four Loko Banned

... from Ohio State University in 2006, it was first introduced in Ohio, then Arizona, California and Illinois by the middle of the same year. Is it true that Four Loko is banned and ...
Four Loko invented by Ohio State University grads

At Ohio University, the student senate president said students are stocking up on Four Loko, just in case the beverage is banned. You can read the full Dispatch article, here.
Is Four Loko malt beverage becoming illegal in Ohio ChaCha

Is 'Four Loko' malt beverage becoming illegal in Ohio? The US FDA is currently looking into the ... Why are Four Loko's being banned? Four Loko may be forced to ...
States ban Four Loko Ohio not following suit

States ban Four Loko, Ohio not following suit. jurich.4@osu.edu ... in Ohio have differing views on the drink, but so far, none have banned ...
Four Loko Joose distributors to stop selling in Ohio

... The manufacturer of the alcohol energy drink "Four Loko" and ... Ohio is among a group of several states that have recently banned alcohol energy drinks or requested that these ...
Company Agrees To Pull Four Loko From Ohio Shelves

... energy drink will no longer be sold in Ohio. Phusion Products, which makes Four Loko and Joose ... drinking the beverages, including the popular Four Loko, and four states have banned ...
Four Loko to stop distribution in Ohio

Four Loko to stop distribution in Ohio. Updated: Wednesday, 17 Nov 2010, 2:11 PM EST Published ... Ohio is among a group of several states that have recently banned ...
Four Loko Banned by 12% alcohol and a punch of Caffeine Ingredients

Four Loko is an energy drink with a high alcohol content and boasts of a 'kick' of caffeine as well. Three alumni from Ohio State University created the power drink in 2006 where ...
Four energy drink Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

The drink was developed by three alumni of The Ohio State ... students and six visitors, Ramapo College of New Jersey banned the possession and consumption of Four Loko on its ...
Prohibition Four loko banned Good riddance but

Prohibition: Four loko banned. Good riddance, but where do we draw the line? ... know, four loko is an alcoholic drink with high caffeine created by a couple of Ohio ...

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Kyron Horman Missing

KYRON HORMAN MISSING

Case Type: Endangered Missing
Missing since: June 4, 2010
Age: 7

D.O.B. September 9, 2002
Location: Portland, Oregon
Height: 3'8 "
Weight: approx. £ 50
Sex: M
Race: White / Caucasian
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue

Number of cases: NCMC1149070



The second-grader and his stepmother were at Skyline Elementary before 8 am Friday. She took him around the school to discuss different scientific projects fairly. At 8:45, Kyron said he was going to his class when her stepmother left. She told police she last saw her walking to class.

He was last seen wearing a pair of black cargo pants, white socks,
Sketch of black sneakers and a t-shirt CSI.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kyron the Multnomah County Sheriff

tip line

503-261-2847

Multnomah County Sheriff Daniel Staton announced a reward of $ 50,000
for information leading to the recovery of Kyron Horman.

Blackfriday 2010 - Black friday 2010

Blackfriday 2010 - Black friday 2010: BlackFriday is Coming on November 26 2010. And Many Peoples are Searching About it.


Blackfriday 2010 - Black friday 2010: Black Friday 2010 hours for Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us getting ready for Black Friday. One thing that many consumers want to know, other than details of the sale, is that the hours the shops are open. It is a very good question, and we made some steps for you, and the number of hours for three of the largest retailers of our customers Black Friday have expressed interest in

Walmart - although many Walmart stores operate 24 hours a day, offers "Black Friday" will not be released until the same time that some non-24 hours shops open their doors to hordes of holiday shopping. Last year, although many stores, even those who close every night, stayed open 24 hours Thanksgiving Black Friday - doorbusters were not available before 05:00. We expect the same number of hours this year and will keep you informed.

Target - Target Sales Black Friday start at 4:00 on Black Friday. Many people head to the store and wait hours in line before doors opened - especially those who want the huge Black Friday deals available.

Target and Walmart Black Friday deals and a preview video can be found here.

Toys R Us - perhaps Toys R Us is the smartest of all. Capitalizing on American impatience, Toys R Us will open their doors on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 p.m.. This means doorbusters are available from 22 pm on Thursday until 1:00 p.m. on Friday.

TOYS R U.S. Black Friday Deals Available here.

There you have it - Black Friday 2010 hours to store a variety of stores, including Wal-Mart, Target and Toys R Us.