26 prch land with 3 bedroom house in palliyawatta Watthala, office room, 2 bathrooms, close to colombo about 10 mins.
Up stair house for rent with all facilities at Thalapathpitiya Nugegoda, close by Sri Jayawardenapura hospital. tiled floor, 2 bed rooms, one bath room, pantry, sitting, separate entrance with car parking space.
and living room with TV(Sattelite) available.
House two - 5 Rooms with Master bed room / 3 tiilets.
Contact ; sanath 071 8327669.
Fully completed two bedrooms house with Kitchen, living room with tiled floor, barthroom and toilet, and a small garden with parapet wall.
10 minuets to main Angoda junction and main busses to town hall. Busses are 164,166, 175, 143.Very convenient to visits markets, schools, hospitals.
7 purchase land with a house for immediate sale.
An american citizen owned Villa and a Landcruiser prado for smbo road, contact with pics and full details jdilan66@hotmail.com Dilan 0772911303.
3 Bedrooms / 1 bathroom house in a highly residential area, available for rent immediately. Rent is Rs 10000/= per month. 6 months or one year lease is required.
100m from Galle Road, 5 min to Panadura hospital. Very close to all goods schools, shopping and restaurants.
If you are interested, please call me at 038 - 2238938.
9 Luxury Apartments & Three 2-storied houses at the heart of Colombo 7.
Your idyllic home in the most suitable location. Nine Luxury Apartments between 1,415 - 1,477 Sq feet and Three 2-storied houses that are 2,800 sq feet, which could be furnished on request. Ample parking available.
Air Conditioned, Cable TV, ADSL Internet, 24 hour Security and Elevator, with access to RoofTop entertainment area.
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Your idyllic home in the most suitable location. Nine Luxury Apartments between 1,415 - 1,477 Sq feet and Three 2-storied houses that are 2,800 sq feet which could be furnished on request. Ample parking available.
4 Bedrooms, 2 storeyed, luxury house brand new for immediate sale. 11.05 perches, 2125 sq. meter land extent. Selling price is 12.4 million from the company. Special price for 11.4 million visit millenniumcity for more information. House type is Paradise Esteem.
Room for rest at Battaramulla � Koswatta.
House and Annex for rent in Hendala, Wattala.
House -Three Bed Rooms, Bathroom, Servant Toilet, Car Parking Facility, Water Service & Telephone connection. Near by 50m to kerawlapitya junction. Completed Large House. Highly residential area with a respectable neighbourhood.
Walking distance to 164 Bus root & and Mulleriyawa Teaching Hospital, 5 minutes drive to Koswatta Junction.
10 mins drive to Malambe Junction and 143 Colombo - Awissawella Road.
Perch value Rs.325,000 expected. For details please contact Nishan - 077 3851154.
2 bed roomed house, fully tiled with ceiling, fitted pantry cupboards, bathroom and servant's toilet on a 6 perched land. 1 km from Piliyandala town, down Maharagama road, Maampe, Jaya Mawatha.
Please contact Chandani on 0773 496979.
30 PERCHES FLAT LAND NEAR GATEWAY SCHOOL.
Above land is in close to Colombo-Kandy road at Miriswatta junction and facing Wathurugama bus route in Gampaha municipal council limits, with modern facilities.Afore said land is rich with natural resources to withstand any possible drought.In-addition Colombo-Kandy and Wathurugama roads are being widen.
Want to buy a small house (2 roomed or more on 5-6 perch land) for reasonable price in Dehiwala. Budget is about 5 m.
TILED 6 BEDROOMED HOUSE FOR SALE @ �Katunayake Andiambalama - Sri Lanka (Greater Colombo area).
Location : In peaceful environment with good neighbor hood in a prime residential area. 5 min. to Katunayaka International Airport, near 5th Km. Adjoining to the Tamarind Tree Hotel (4 star Keels . Hotel).
6 bedrooms ( One A/C room) modern tiled house with open verandah and a inner garden.
6� parapet wall around the house .Built in 32 perch land.
Can use as a Guest house or a hotel with 3 separate units. Solar power hot water to the Luxury 3 Toilets and for the 3 Pantries. House partly upstairs. Double garage, with parking space.
Three luxury toilets with Vanity ,full length mirror , shower cubical and hot/cold water. One toilet (with out hot water). One Domestic toilet.
Separate electricity meters for 2 units.
House floor area 3500 Squire feet.
Available for occupation immediately. Inspection by prior appointments.
Uncut stone (tiled) One large bedroom. Roof with ceiling. Open veranda can be use as the sitting area. Pantry, attached toilet with Hot/cold water. Garage/ parking space. One common domestic toilet. Electricity meter. 6� parapet wall. Peaceful environment with good neighbor hood. 5 min. to Katunayaka International Airport. 100 meters to the main road. Adjoining Tamarind Tree Hotel. Suitable for local and foreign expatriate.
Located 5 KM. away from Katunayaka International Air port ,near Tamarind Tree 4 star hotel.100 meters to the main road. Furnished Sitting, dinning, 3 bed roomed (1 with A/C),Pantry, Two luxury toilets with Hot /cold water. Domestic Toilet, Garage/ parking space.
Two bedroom house for rent in Kelaniya.
GOLF VIEW 4TH FLOOR, 1 BEDROOM (COULD BE CONVERTED TO 2 BEDROOMS). BRAND NEW, FLOOR AREA 1350 SQ FT WITH MODERN AMENITIES & 24 HOUR SECURITY.
1000 SQ FT WITH ALL MODERN AMENITIES & 24 HOUR SECURITY.
House for sale in "Anuradhapura"
Anurdhapura new town, very close to hospital, courts - HOUSE in 26.5 perches land with 03 Bed rooms, attached bath room, dininig room,pantry room,kitchen, servent toilet, garage etc.
*Clear "Sinnakkara" deed. Rs. 60 lakhs.
0.8 km to Arawwala Junction ( 341 Bus Route Maharagama - Piliyandala Road).
Around Rs. 300,000/= per perch but negotiable. Highest offer.
Pipe borne water, 3 phase electricity, Telephone.
For immediate sale at highest offer.
Spacious house in salubrious surroundings with 3 bed rooms, office room, large hall and dining areas, patio, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 store rooms, servant's toilet small garden. Very secure.
Rent Rs 15,000/- per month. 7 months advance.
Call 2850096 for appointment to view.
6P land for sale in Salmal Uyana , Close to Malabe , Battaramulla, Angoda Towns.
Bought from a TFC land sale.


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Current mattress models are manufactured in the following standard sizes: Crib, Twin, Full, Twin XL, Full XL, Queen, King, and California King. Most models are made in every size, though some of the smaller sizes are not. There are also "specialty" mattresses that are not conventional, such as the 33" mattress and the Wyoming and Alaska King, which are not available in the average mattress establishment.
Each of these mattress sizes is designed to meet a specific need, with factors like room size, how active a sleeper you are, your physical size, and whether or not you share the bed.
The crib mattress is a very important purchase because it's where the majority of a child's growth and development will occur. An infant will spend up to 70% of his or her time on the crib mattress and a toddler can spend up to 50% of his or her time on the crib mattress. Because a child will spend the first three to five years of his or her life sleeping and playing on this same crib mattress, purchasing a quality crib mattress is an extremely important decision. They need a firm, flat, even surface to maximize their development, both during sleep periods and when the infant begins to become more active in the crib, by pushing up, turning, and eventually, standing.
The twin mattress is the most common size for a single person. It is the perfect size for children, from toddler thru pre-teenage years. It is also the ideal size for a small guest room, or rooms in assisted living or health care facilities, which are normally quite small.
The twin extra long mattress is the common size in college dorms. It is 5″ longer than the twin, accommodating students of all heights. Twin XL's are also used as pairs to accommodate couples who want individual control of their side of the bed with an adjustable base. This will allow each partner to raise and lower their mattress, as desired.
The full mattress is sometimes referred to as a "double" size. This was more popular for couples decades ago, when people were physically smaller. Now it is mostly regarded as a larger single bed. It is a nice step-up from a crib for a toddler if you read to your child in bed or she/he has sleep-over's or sleeps with a pet. The full is also a nice option for a smaller guest room.
The queen mattress is the most common size for couples. In addition to a single box, it is available as a split box spring or split adjustable base. This is the option for spaces that may be difficult to deliver, such as an attic or basement bedroom, or a narrow stairwell with a low ceiling. The queen mattress is also available as a split mattress, as a specialty. This is an option for couples who disturb each other during sleep with motion transfer, and cannot fit a king size in the space. The queen split adjustable base, however, acts as a single unit — it is split for installation purposes only.
The king offers the most space of all the standard mattress options. The western and southwestern US refer to this as an "Eastern King" as opposed to the "California King" (described below). A split box is standard. For couples preferring to have independent flexibility, two twin XL mattresses are paired with two twin XL adjustable bases. Adjustable bases allow you to raise your feet and head, for reading, watching TV or working on your laptop. Two twin XL's are the same size as a king.
The California King is 6″ narrower and 4″ longer than a standard king. This is a great option for very tall people, or a long narrow room. An adjustable base is not available for this size as of yet
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It's a little surprising perhaps that the land of sun-kissed Aussies 'girt by sea', decided to build their nation's capital inland. After federation in 1901, and a decade of bickering between Melbourne and Sydney, they chose a treeless paddock 150 kilometres from the coast as the seat of government. But the 'Bush Capital' was more than a compromise between two quarrelsome states, it was a nascent country's vision to create the greatest city in the world; a city with wow-factor; a city with a uniquely Australian flavour.
But accept it they did, and despite two world wars and a global depression, bush-fringed Canberra flourished in the newly created city-state of the Australian Capital Territory.
Today, Canberra is an orderly place of grand boulevards, manicured lawns and harmonious buildings. Not surprisingly, many of the 360,000 inhabitants are diplomats and overseas workers, which adds an international flavour to the mix. The local epicurean delights are as exotic as they are varied. And if you're not partial to dining in chic city cafes and gourmet eateries, there's a host of other pastimes to indulge in: boating, in-line skating and biking, sophisticated shopping, or daytrips to the local award winning wineries. And if you're an outdoorsy type, there's a real wilderness right on the doorstep. Whatever you're hankering for, Canberra has something to whet your appetite.
Canberra is unusual in that it is totally purpose-built. In addition to the reassuring symmetry and orderliness that can only come from a planned city, Canberra is designed to reflect a nation. Like a classic bespoke suit, it fits perfectly. It looks and feels Aussie. Mainly low-rise buildings meld into the bush; outback dust is quenched by 33 million cubic metres of Lake Burley Griffin water. It's a stunning contrast of nature and urban planning.
Touch down at Canberra's International Airport and all roads seem to lead to Parliament House. At $1.1 billion, it's Australia's most expensive building and considerably more than the $220 million budget allocated for the project. This whopping construction, home to Australia's Federal Parliament, is half-submerged with a partially-lawned roof to preserve the aesthetics of the site.
It's a striking, 'must see' attraction and best done early in the morning before weary afternoon yawns set in and the tourists descend in abundance (it has over one million visitors each year). Once you've cleared security, you're welcome to wander through the building at your leisure using the visitor guide available from the Information Desk, or you can join one of the guided tours which begin every half-hour between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Don't worry about bringing a watch, there are more than 2,400 clocks; and while we're talking stats, there are 4,700 rooms, 3,000 original artworks and 23 hectares of gardens.
Browse the Prime Ministers' portraits and the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers and check out one of only four surviving 1297 issues of the Magna Carta.
Before leaving, take the elevator to the roof to see the 81-metre high stainless steel flagpole and double-decker-sized Aussie flag. There's a magnificent view from up there, so it's a great place to plan the rest of your day. Then it's back down, past the 90,000 piece forecourt mosaic and on to Old Parliament House.
After tramping through the carpeted expanse of Parliament House, it's hard to imagine Australia's Federal Parliament fitting into this much smaller, heritage-listed art-deco building, but it was home for more than 60 years. These days you're much more likely to see portraits hanging around than politicians; the National Portrait gallery is housed within. This charming building hosts many impressive exhibitions and has a more homely feel than its big brother up the road, so it's great for kids to get a feel for politics. Check out the Prime Minister's office or get dressed up in period costume; it's a place to really let your imagination run wild.
Next stop, the National Museum of Australia. This award-winning museum tells the story of Australia in a series of interactive exhibitions. Forget dusty glass cases and 'Don't Touch' signs, this museum is hands on, not hands off. And put your wallet away too; entry is free. The unusual design of the building represents knotted ropes, symbolising the bringing together of Australians' stories. The museum is situated in Acton on the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin next to the Australian National University. Look out for the colloquial Aussie phrases worked into the building in Braille, like 'She'll be right' and 'mate'.
If Canberra's museums and galleries represent the history and culture of our nation, the Australian War Memorial symbolises our spirit. The cross-shaped building at the foot of Mount Ainslie was completed in 1941. It represents the sacrifice of more than 102,000 Australian servicemen and women killed since 1885. From the Gallipoli landing vessel riddled with bullet holes, to an extensive collection of art, relics and photographs, the memorial is a poignant reminder of the cost of our national security.
So there you have it, Canberra – a welcoming place offering a sense of freedom and peace – a retreat for lovers of food, wine and nature – a handsome package of all things 'national' garnished with cosmopolitan distractions to tempt the most discerning palette.


Our reporters have been to the Yemeni city of Saada, which is controlled by Houthi rebels. It has seen some of the worst battles since fighting broke out between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition in 2014. For civilians, particularly children, life has become hell on earth. Some people may find the images in this report disturbing. Just back from Yemen, FRANCE 24's reporter Cyril Payen speaks to us about the difficulties he and his team faced on the ground.


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Midday break for outdoor workers in the UAE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced annual midday break for labourers during summer months in the UAE, reports Gulf News. The decision by the ministry prevents any work under direct sunlight between 12.30 p.m. and 3 p.m. for three months (till September 15). The rule, which was introduced in 2004, has been offering a big relief and health protection for labourers working in various fields.
Issued by Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the decision stipulates that employers should not allow outdoor staff to work after 12:30 p.m. and the work must not be resumed before 15:00 (3pm). Employers should also provide field workers with shaded areas during their rest. The decision states that daily working hours in morning and/ or evening shifts shall not exceed eight hours. Any additional working hour shall be deemed an overtime, for which the worker shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of the law on regulation of labour relations.
Violators will be fined 5,000 AED per person found working during the break hours, up to a maximum 50,000 AED if the case involves a large number of workers. The company will be downgraded with considerations of temporally stopping its
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For exceptional cases which require work continuation during those periods for technical reasons, employers must supply
workers with all facilities that cater to their health, including first aid, airconditioners, sunshades and cold water. As per the decision, if an inspector found and documented any violation with evidences (photos), the violating facility will be fined.
However, the facility shall be entitled to lodge a complaint within 30 days of the fine by submitting a challenge application accompanied by documents to be examined by a special committee for final decision. The decision also obliges employers to clearly display a schedule of daily working hours in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, provided that is written in the language workers understand in addition to Arabic.


Francis Chan is the best-selling author of Multiply, Crazy Love, Forgotten God, and Erasing Hell. He is also the host of BASIC, a seven-part video series challenging Christians to reclaim the church. Francis is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, and is the founder of Eternity Bible College. He is currently working to start a church planting movement in Northern California, where he lives with his wife, Lisa, and their five children. For more, please visit http://francischan.org.
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The Queen And Her Love For Corgi Dogs
London: Queen Elizabeth II's corgi dogs were the most loyal of all the monarch's servants, providing domestic companionship during nearly a century in the public glare.
The queen and corgis went together in the British imagination like tea and cake, giving a worldwide exposure to the obscure breed, whose future is now under threat.
The little, mainly sandy-coloured dogs with pointy ears were a busy presence in the queen's court, following her from room to room in Buckingham Palace and featuring in official photos.
They were even given a starring role in the spoof James Bond clip filmed with the queen for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.
The queen stopped raising corgis in her 90s so as not to leave them orphaned after her death, and the 2018 demise of Willow, the last corgi she reared herself, served as a reminder of the monarch's own mortality.
Nevertheless, the queen still kept two "dorgis" — dachshund and corgi crosses — to keep her company in her final years.
One, Vulcan, died in 2020. But in March 2021, it was reported that the queen had acquired two new corgi puppies, as the royal family battled a series of crises, including her husband Prince Philip's illness.
The dogs were reportedly living with the queen at Windsor Castle, west of London, where she moved to self-isolate from the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal biographer Penny Junor told The Sun newspaper the dogs are "intensely loving and they have never let her down".
"Of course, corgis also seldom rush off to LA to give interviews," she added, referring to grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's televised chat with Oprah Winfrey when they accused the royals of racism and a lack of support.
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– Dogs' dinners –
The queen was so fond of her corgis that she personally supervised their daily meal, according to "Pets by Royal Appointment", by author Brian Hoey, a book on British royal pets since the 16th century.
The dogs' dinners of fillet steak and chicken breast were prepared by a footman and served at 5:00 pm sharp every day, with the queen playing servant, pouring the gravy on the feast.
Hoey suggested the monarch preferred the company of animals to that of humans.
The royals "are suspicious of practically everyone outside their own family, so the only creatures they really trust are not of the human variety", he said.
Not everyone in the household was a fan, however. Prince Philip reputedly loathed the waddling, short-legged animals because they yapped too much, according to Hoey.
The queen raised dozens of Pembroke Welsh Corgis during her lifetime and some have been a source of heartache.
One of her favourites, Pharos, had to be put down after being savaged by Florence, the English bull terrier owned by the queen's daughter Princess Anne in 2003.
The queen also used her corgis to great effect when British war surgeon David Nott suffered a terrifying flashback during a private lunch at Buckingham Palace.
Unable to speak about the horrors he had witnessed during the Syrian conflict, the monarch summoned courtiers to fetch the dogs and suggested he fed them biscuits under the table.
"For 20 minutes during this lunch, the queen and I fed the dogs. She did it because she knew I was so seriously traumatised. You know the humanity of what she was doing was unbelievable," he told BBC radio in 2016.
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"Stroking the animals, touching dogs, feeding them… She talked about her dogs and how many she had. She was wonderful and I will never forget it."
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Canadian Man Lands $400,000 With 40 Identical Lottery tickets!
Thomas Grimme, from White Rock in British Columbia has become one of the very few people to have won a $400,000 lottery prize with the Washington Lottery which typically only pays out $10,000 prizes. Grimme, purchased 40 Match 4 tickets at the Cost Cutter Grocery which is located in Blaine, choosing the same four numbers on all of them which were: 4, 8, 17 and 24. This meant that when those four numbers were drawn, each one of his tickets was worth $10,000 – something that statistician views as a phenomenon as the chance of this happening was around 1 in 10,600 chances. However, in addition to this, Christian Hansen, a professor and department chairman of Eastern Washington University's Mathematics Department stated that he doesn't understand why Grimme purchased 40 tickets with the same four numbers, as the odds for him winning were the same had he bought 1 ticket or 40. Usually, lottery players try to pick different numbers when purchasing multiple lottery tickets as this generally improves odds, had Grimme chosen this technique his chances of winning would have been greatly improved to 1 in 250 chances of winning a prize. An investigator found out that Grimme chose his numbers based on his children's birthdays and had chosen to buy a few extra tickets after receiving money from a relative for several months. Within three months, he had spent $8,250 on Match 4 tickets, sometimes even buying 2 tickets in one day playing the same numbers. Grimme would likely to maintain his privacy, and therefore hasn't disclosed personal plans on how he is going to spend the winnings.


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Van with possible connection to Jersey City Jewish deli shooting found
The shootings left four people, including a police officer, dead.
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New developments in shootout that left 6 dead in New JerseySurveillance video showed one gunman firing as he entered a Kosher market, which police now say was deliberately targeted.FBI
The van that was registered to one of the alleged shooters in the deadly Jersey City attack has been recovered, authorities said Saturday.
The FBI was searching for the white 2001 Ford Van as the agency investigated the shooting at a Jewish deli and cemetery, which left four people dead, as "potential acts of domestic terrorism."
The vehicle was registered to suspected attacker David Anderson, 47, and has a "possible connection" to the shootings, according to the FBI.
The FBI in Newark, N.J. is requesting assistance locating a vehicle associated with David N. Anderson, the deceased suspect in the Jersey City Kosher supermarket shooting occurring on Dec. 10, 2019.
The FBI in Newark, N.J. is requesting assistance locating a vehicle associated with David N. Anderson, the deceased suspect in the Jersey City Kosher supermarket shooting occurring on Dec. 10, 2019.FBI
(MORE: FBI searching for vehicle in Jersey City Jewish deli shooting)
Anderson and Francine Graham, 50, were identified as the two suspects who officials said carried out the attack and appeared to have been motivated by "both anti-Semitism and anti-law enforcement."
Both were killed in an hours-long shootout with police on Tuesday.
The incident unfolded at 12:38 p.m. after police received a 911 call from an individual who discovered a body at the Bayview Cemetery, according to New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.
In this Dec. 10, 2019 photo, Jersey City police Sgt. Marjorie Jordan, left, helps fellow officer Raymond Sanchez to safety after he was shot during a gunfight that left multiple dead in Jersey City, N.J.
In this Dec. 10, 2019 photo, Jersey City police Sgt. Marjorie Jordan, left, helps fellow officer Raymond Sanchez to safety after he was shot during a gunfight that left multiple dead in Jersey City, N.J.Justin Moreau via AP Photo
The victim turned out to be Jersey City police detective Joseph Seals, who apparently went to the cemetery to meet one of the suspects who was an informant for him, sources told ABC News.
After the suspects allegedly killed Seals, they got into a stolen U-Haul van and drove to the Jersey City Kosher Supermarket, arriving at about 12:43 p.m., Grewal said.
(MORE: Jersey City Jewish deli killing to be investigated as domestic terrorism: Officials)
Responders work to clean up the scene of a shooting that left multiple dead at a kosher market on Dec. 11, 2019, in Jersey City, N.J.
Responders work to clean up the scene of a shooting that left multiple dead at a kosher market on Dec. 11, 2019, in Jersey City, N.J.Kevin Hagen/AP
The two then opened fire at the store, according to Grewal.
The victims killed at the kosher deli were identified as Mindy Ferencz, 33, the wife of the supermarket owner and mother of five; 24-year-old Moshe Deutsch, a Yeshiva student; and Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, 49, an employee at the store.
Ferencz and Deutsch were buried at cemeteries in Jersey City and Brooklyn, respectively, on Wednesday. Thousands of members of the Jewish Orthodox community attended the burials.
A memorial for Rodriguez will begin on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Michigan Memorial Funeral Home in Paterson, New Jersey.
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Mr. Stoppable inspired his son to be an actuary but then showed him how risk could lead to rewards. He also showed his skills in Mathter and Fervent when he used his actuary skills to defeat the math villain terrorizing Ron. In his own words to the villain, "I did the math". As a result he became the subject of Ron's hero paper and gets an "A+" from Mr. Barkin, who exclaimed "Your Dad rocks!"


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I like TV. I leave the TV on while I work, while I read, while I lounge around. Sometimes, I hear something interesting in the background that grabs my attention. Sometimes, it motivates me to actually put down what I'm doing and give whatever the program my undivided attention. Sometimes, it makes me stop what I was doing and try something I never would have tried before. Just this week, 3 different TV shows motivated me to take my workouts to the next level.
I have just 3 words for you. American. Ninja. Warrior. If you've never watched these games, give it a couple minutes and tell me you're not impressed and want to try it yourself. I used to hear Kelly Ripa talk about wanting to try out for a spot on the show but last night's tryouts was my first time watching – I'm already hooked and thinking how I can improve my flexibility to master at least one of those routines. Right now, I'd settle for completing any part of the obstacle course.
Jenna Wolfe debuted this workout on the TODAY show yesterday. The pictures below show just 2 of the moves. There are 10 in all. Trust me when I say it's a real workout. I might even be able to do the American Ninja Warrior moves after mastering these exercises.
There's a new show on NBC called I Can Do That. 6 celebrities watch some talented performers and have a week to learn how to do the performances and compete on who does it best. The latest episode, featuring Ciara doing a dance number with a Double Dutch jump rope routine had me breaking out my own jump rope for what became just a few seconds. Turns out I can't do that! But I'm going to keep trying.
Do you ever try the workout routines you see on TV? With what results?
I just had one of my good friends from high school comment on facebook yesterday that he wanted to try out for American Ninja Warrior! He's really fit and a HUGE outdoorsman, so I bet he could do it.
Thanks for this. While I like running outdoors and the gym, it is the rainy season here so I was looking for good workouts to do at home. YAY!
Good for you. The easier it is to exercise, the more likely that you'll do it.


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Mr. Grogan: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he plans to publish a consultation document on national standards for residential services for adults with disabilities and special needs. [11551]
Jacqui Smith: Draft national minimum standards for care homes for younger adults were issued for consultation on 29 June 2001. The Department is looking again at the national minimum standards for younger adults and adult placements in the light of the comments that have been received during the consultation process. The standards will be published in due course following completion of the review process.
Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average waiting time was, from diagnosis to treatment for heart disease in each of the last four years. [11866]
Jacqui Smith: The diagnosis and treatment of heart disease may take place within primary, secondary or tertiary health care services. For those patients who require drug therapy to treat their condition, treatment will follow directly on from diagnosis. Patients requiring treatment in hospital who are not diagnosed as an emergency requiring immediate admission will go on a waiting list for in-patient treatment. The average median waiting times, from the date of a decision to admit a
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patient for treatment for heart disease to the admission date, for the last four years for which data are available, are in the table.
Median waiting time in days
The figures are based on hospital in-patients admitted with an OPCS4 procedure code in the range K01 to K71 (heart procedures).
Pharmaceutical Expenditure
Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the expenditure per capita was on pharmaceuticals in each of the OECD countries for the most recent year for which figures are available. [11893]
Ms Blears: Expenditure per capita on pharmaceuticals and other medical non-durables in each of the OECD countries for the most recent year for which figures are available is shown in the table.
Last available year
Expenditure per capita
Australia 1998 118
Austria n/a n/a
Belgium 1997 203
Canada 2000 212
Czech Republic 1999 64
Denmark 1999 155
Finland 1999 160
France 1999 323
Germany 1998 206
Greece 2000 108
Hungary 1999 56
Iceland 1999 258
Ireland 1999 105
Italy 1997 179
Japan 1998 226
Korea 1999 42
Luxembourg 1999 198
Mexico n/a n/a
Netherlands 1999 149
New Zealand 1997 115
Norway 1997 157
Poland n/a n/a
Slovakia n/a n/a
Spain 1997 126
Sweden 1997 172
Switzerland 1998 176
United Kingdom 1997 149
Turkey 1994 16
United States 1999 296
na = Not available
1. The table displays figures for the "total expenditure on pharmaceuticals and other medical non-durables", comprising "pharmaceuticals such as medicinal preparations, branded and generic medicines, drugs, patent medicines, serums, vaccines, vitamins and minerals and oral contraceptives plus a wide range of medical non-durables such as bandages, elasticated stockings, incontinence articles, condoms and other mechanical contraceptive devices".
2. The data have been converted from US$ terms into UK£ terms using the exchange rate series published in the same OECD database.
Figures are taken from OECD Health Data 2001
Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment he has made of the role of overhead powerlines in causing breast cancer. [12068]
Jacqui Smith: The Department obtains advice on the possible health implications of exposure to electromagnetic fields, including those associated with power lines, from the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB). The board of NRPB has set up an independent advisory group on non-ionising radiation (AGNIR)
"to review work on the biological effects of non-ionising radiation relevant to human health and to advise on research priorities".
In March this year, the NRPB's advisory group on non-ionising radiation (AGNIR) published a report on the potential risks of cancer from extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields. Overall AGNIR concluded that
"Laboratory experiments have provided no good evidence that extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields are capable of producing cancer, nor do human epidemiological studies suggest that they cause cancer in general".
In June, the International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) based in Lyon, France brought together an international team of experts to review the evidence for the possible carcinogenic effects of exposure to static and extremely low frequency (ELF) electric and magnetic fields. The IARC working group evaluated ELF magnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" based on the statistical association of higher level residential ELF magnetic fields with increased risk of childhood leukaemia. In contrast, there is no consistent evidence that residential or occupational exposures of adults to power frequency magnetic fields increase the risk for any kind of cancer.
Mr. Stevenson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the conclusions of the California Health Department report on the possible health risks associated with power frequency electric and magnetic fields published in April 2001. [12385]
Jacqui Smith: The Department obtains advice on the possible health implications of exposure to electromagnetic fields, including those associated with power lines, from the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB). The NRPB's independent advisory group on non-ionising radiation was set up:
In March this year the advisory group reported that there is some epidemiological evidence that prolonged exposure to higher levels of exposure to power frequency magnetic fields is associated with a small risk of leukaemia in children but this is, however, not conclusive. They also noted that laboratory studies and human adult studies do not suggest that they cause cancer in general.
This view has been supported by a similar opinion expressed in a recent review of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields and cancer by the International Agency for Research in Cancer, which classified extremely low frequency magnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic" on the basis of the statistical association noted for children.
The advisory group discussed the report from the California Department of Health Sciences on possible risks from exposure to power frequency electromagnetic fields at its meeting on 30 October 2001. The group has commented that they know of no further scientific evidence published since their most recent report that would alter their opinion regarding evidence concerning exposure to power frequency electromagnetic fields and the risks of cancer as set out in their published reviews. They noted, however, that the California report also examined the possible effects of power frequency electromagnetic fields on a number of other diseases. NRPB is shortly to publish a review by the advisory group on electromagnetic fields and neurodegenerative diseases.
Special Care Baby Units
Mr. Pollard: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what Government initiatives there are to recruit and retain qualified nursing staff for special care baby units; whether there is funding available to recruit and train such staff; what his guidance is on the criteria for closing special care baby units; and if he will make a statement. [12010]
Jacqui Smith: In the first year of the NHS Plan period, the number of nurses employed in the national health service increased by 6,310. We are committed to increasing the number of nurses and are increasing training places, encouraging former staff to return, and increasing international recruitment. The NHS is also changing to become a modern flexible employer.
The staffing of all services should inform a trust's recruitment and retention strategy.
It is for local health communities to decide on the pattern of service provision, including services provided by special care baby units, taking into account the needs of local people, evidence of effectiveness and available resources. The maternity and neonatal work force working group that we set up earlier this year will make recommendations on work force issues and models for configuring maternity services. Its work will feed into the development of the forthcoming national service framework for children and maternity services.
Mr. Heald: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent assessment he has made of the effect on NHS mental health services of restrictions imposed by councils on the number of placements to be made by social services in nursing or residential homes; and if he will make a statement. [12052]
Jacqui Smith: There has been no specific assessment of the effect on national health service mental health services of restrictions that any local authorities may have chosen to impose on the number of placements to be made by social services in nursing or residential homes. Most people with mental health problems are able to live in the
community, and many of those people who are admitted to hospital with mental health problems are able to return to their own homes, or to families, on discharge.
Mr. Heald: To ask the Secretary of State for Health which (a) voluntary and (b) independent sector groups have been involved in the planning and implementation of the national service framework for mental health. [12053]
Jacqui Smith: Many representatives of charitable and voluntary organisations, including representatives of service user and carer groups, were involved in helping to develop the national service framework for mental health through the external reference group and many continue to be involved in implementation, either through project work led by the Department and/or the mental health taskforce.
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The Novice
by Becca James December 15, 2021 December 15, 2021
Courtesy IFC Films
Lauren Hadaway's The Novice is a powerful look at compulsion. The film focuses on Alex Dall (Isabelle Fuhrman of Orphan fame, a movie that would make a great double feature here), a college freshman with an obsessive desire to be the best. Specifically, she's joined the rowing team with the intention of making varsity and earning a full scholarship. She's nowhere near the top athlete, though. That role belongs to fellow freshman Jamie Brill (Amy Forsyth), who is more natural than novice. What follows is Whiplash-like, but with less hope and more horror courtesy of the dark and dizzying training shots that take viewers as deep into Alex's psyche as she allows herself to venture. That's the thing: Alex is unable to see herself—the closest she gets comes courtesy of her girlfriend Dani (Dilone)—even when there's a mirror hanging in the practice room that reads "Remember your competition" in all caps. R, 94 min.
In theaters and on demand December 17.
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A rare Saturday trip this week. I found myself off to a slow start and changing my game plan on the way to my fishing spot. I decided to scrub the exploration and go back to Point Aux Chene and see if the reds were still there. And they were!
You will notice a few of them have extra spots. I'd say about half the fish I caught today were "Leopard" reds with more than the usual two spots.
As usual I was throwing a modified spoon what I call the "Black Spoon of Death" (TM). I love that spoon!
The fish is right on top of you but you still manage to make a perfect short cast (harder than you think) and you see it inhale the bait (literally you can see the gills flare and the bait is sucked in).
You see the shadow of the fish in the distance, make a perfect stretch cast and it pounces on the bait.
You see the fish crashing bait in the distance, you paddle over, cast and get it.
You hear a fish in the pond next door, you paddle over, and blind cast it.
You look at a spot and say to yourself, "there has to be a fish over there and first cast - BAM fish on!
Or you look at a spot and tell your buddy, "Cast right there - there's almost always a fish there" and BAM fish on (I can't decide if this is number 6 or number 1 really).
I did all but number six on this trip. You see the five fish I caught I released two big slot reds pushing 7lbs each. Also released 5 "rat reds" too small to keep.
Tip of the Day: Sometimes you just have to be a little bit "reckless" by paddling around and risking spooking fish to get a bead on what they are doing. A number of anglers didn't fish because it was a slack tide day but I figured out where they were laying by paddling through a few of them. Then I knew where to look.
The other thing is standing up is a big part of finding fish. You just see more fish this way.
I'm very thankful today that the 4-5ft black tip shark that swam under my boat yesterday didn't get frisky. I'm pretty sure it was checking out my paddle splash to see if there was dinner around. It was not at all scared of my 14 ft kayak. It was the biggest shark I've seen inshore by a good bit. I'm glad I didn't have a fish on when he came by.
Lime juice, Tony's seasoning, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro - mmmm (one without the jalapenos). After ten minutes on the grill add the green chiles and cook for 5 more minutes. Eat it straight up, put it in a taco, or put it on nachos (my family's favorite dish).


5 universal truths that save time, money and sanity in the recording studio.
It used to be a big deal for recording studios to brag about their equipment in their brochures and info sheets in order to attract big clientel. They would claim things like "4 isolated live rooms, 19 different guitar amps, 4 different drum kits with a selection of 12 different snare drums, 1974 Dawson 64 Channel Mixing Board, fostex super duper red coloured pre-amps, 1969 parabolic palyndrometer, grey frequency scrubber, high plev inducer,.." and a whole pile of more technical stuff that a many hard working musicians don't even know what's for.
Truth be known, all that stuff is important. I learned a long time ago why – it's not because the studio owns it, but because the folks who work there know what all that stuff is for and why. I could ask a studio operator – "do you guys have a rackmount analog bolliater?" If he said "a what?" then I'd instantly know he was not the sort of engineer experienced enough to make use of that gear, primarily because he didn't know what it was.
In fact, I don't know what an analog bolliater is either. I made it up along with most of the other junk I listed.
Comfortable basement studio with a nice live room, plenty of comfortable furniture for everyone in the band to lounge on while the singer does 19 takes to get one word just right.
And so when we ask the million dollar question – "do you have an analog bolliater?" The likely answer would be – "I'm sure there's a plugin for that." (A plugin being an easily downloadable add-on to the recording program that takes the place of some fancy piece of physical equipment that would otherwise cost hundreds or thousands of dollars and maybe only ever get used once or twice a year). Does the young engineer know what it is? Maybe not – but if he's good he'll get it and learn to use it before you start to record.
It's all good to hire an old pro…and I've worked with some brilliant old pros…but the fact cannot be disputed that someone born into the technology is far more comfortable and immersed in it than someone that had to re-learn their entire craft when the digital recording revolution began to really hit hard at the end of the 20th century. I saw it happen – an old pro muddle through the technology at an expensive hourly-rate studio. Time is money, and this guy was learning to use the technology on OUR dime!
Years after that experience, the New Jacobin Club decided to tackle the extravagant and ambitious project of recording the concept album "This Treason" by ourselves with little outside help. We had more than a couple fellows in the group with computer based recording experience, and access to all the equipment we could want.
6 months after beginning, we stood back and marveled at the sonic tower of Babel we had constructed that was made up of a drum part that took up 16 tracks, a half dozen separate guitar tracks (electric, acoustic, 10 string, clean and distorted..), layers of electric cello, theremin, synth, percussion, a second drumset in places and the grand addition of some sequenced orchestral parts.
Had we been paying anyone a per-song rate to finish this album, they would have faked their own death early on and fled to another country with our money.
1. A studio is wherever you decide to record your album. Will it sound bad because the studio was in your basement? No. Black Sabbath recorded "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" in a Gothic Castle in England. Can't you tell? No? Exactly.
2. Gear is no substitute for experience. Owning the most expensive running shoes in the world will not make you an Olympic sprinting champion.
3. Preparedness fixes 90% of problems before they happen. "We'll fix it in the studio" is a dumbass way to approach recording music. Equally dumb is learning your part in the studio. Leave that to the high paid session guys in LA.
5. Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all. If everything sounds great to begin with, STOP with all the compression, replacements, EQing, blah blah blah…just because you can do a thing, doesn't mean you should do a thing. When the first 4 rules are observed faithfully, this usually ends up being the last obstacle between a recording and a great recording. This is personally my own BIGGEST studio pet peeve.
Nowadays people don't talk about recording studios as much. Rather, they talk about recording itself….and that's what the common thread between these five points is.
To wrap up our own story, we toughed it out and released the juggernaut gothic rock opera "This Treason" in late 2010. It was packaged with a dvd featuring a full multi-camera angle concert with the Angry Teeth Freakshow, a concept video and a bunch of additional live footage to max out the dvd's content. It was met with some glowing critical praise (especially from the UK and USA) as well as some jabs at just how massive and sprawling the whole thing was, mainly from some our own homeland hipster metal critics.
Thanks for reading…RoTT 'N RoLL!


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Create the above stored procedure in the 'test' database, then compile and run the above test program.
I failed to reproduce that with the command line client, since the bug seems to be time-sensitive. The loops breaks after random number of iterations. Also, if I insert some usleep() into the loop, then all works as expected.
I'm experiencing the same problem except it sometimes occurs during the 1st iteration of the loop =(. I doubt it's server activity as I was the only one connected to the server though. I did create 100 unused connections beforehand for connection pooling but the code I was executing was using the same MYSQL* pointer to execute the queries.
We are experiencing this same problem (running 5.0.15) when we make repetative calls to stored procedures from within C api.  It can be to the same SP or to different ones, but the calls are executed quickly one after the other.  The pattern is random.  This is critical for us since we are heavily commited to using stored procedures in the next release of our product.  To get around this problem we are connecting and disconnecting between calls.  This is not a great workaround and we need to resolve this quickly.  We consider this a higher severity problem than S3.
To get around this, we are making an extra call to mysql_next_result even when there are no more results (per prior call to mysql_more_results).  This appears to be a problem with stored procedures that bring back no results being called in between ones that do.
I am experiencing the same behavior using PHP 5.1.2 and MySQL 5.0.18-standard on OS 10.4. I am looping and sequentially calling the same procedure which executes a random number of times before returning the 2013 error.
I believe I can no longer reproduce the error.
Can you try the following code works for you?
basically, I made it retrieve and close all resultsets returned by the query.
Yes, the error is reproducable. I have run the above test programs on SuSE Linux, Windows XP and Mac OS X 10.4 running MySQL 5.0.18, 5.0.19, 5.0.20 and even 5.1.7 beta and the error occurs every time.
But you don't get the error running the same sp in the mysql terminal client.
The cause of the first problem is the pending result set for the stored procedure that is ignored by the application.
The client library should return an error (commands out of sync) from mysql_real_query if the application haven't read all the result sets that the previous query returned.
An alternative solution is to read and drop these result sets automatically (that, however, will be not in sync with the behaviour of mysql_use_result + mysql_real_query).
The second test case is different and needs additional investigation.
I've noticed that comments relating to this bug talk about both stored procedures as well as result sets being ignored by the caller.
"CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE P1 (PSD_PK INT(10) UNSIGNED NOT NULL PRIMARY KEY) ENGINE=MEMORY; CREATE TEMPORARY TABLE P2 (CNT INT(8) UNSIGNED NOT NULL) ENGINE=MEMORY;"
This statement executes fine, it's when I attempt the next server query that I receive the error message that the connection has been lost to the server.
As you can see, the sql statements above do not return any data, meaning, there's no data to read.  I am getting around this by following the suggestion to loop over mysql_next_result() until there's nothing left, so the workaround is fine.  It's just annoying that every time I write multiple statements that return no rows, this workaround must be employed.
Just wanted to comment since, from my point of view, if the investigation here surround stored procedures and unread returned data (actual), my version of the bug will never get treated.
as many results as many statements in your packet were executed.
And you should retrieve every result, as multi-statements are not an all-or-nothing operation: if execution of one of the statements in the list returns an error, it is aborted. Whether it will cause rollback of the results of previous statements depends on the storage engine and the value of autocommit variable. The result of INSERT/UPDATE contains such information as affected rows and the number of warnings.
Personally, I think that multi-statements are error prone and recommend using stored procedures instead.
And in case of CREATE, each result contains either success and the number of warnings or an error and the actual SQLSTATE, error number, and message.
Magnus, thank you for the review.
Thanks for the fix and release.  But what is the fix exactly?
1) That the server silently handles unread client messages, i.e., ignores this condition and proceeds with the next client request.
2 Or that the error message is simply something more accurate when encountering this situation, e.g., "Cannot process current request until previous messages have been read off of the queue."
3) Or something else entirely?
Richard, in short, #2. I believe that flushing such result sets automatically is a bad idea, because it promotes bad programming habits. Every returned result set reflects a piece of work performed by the server, and each piece may either succeed or fail.
In other words, in my opinion, it's a good idea to check success/failure of the SP itself regardless whether it returns another result set or not.
We may perhaps implement such an option in the client library if there is user demand.


From dragon boats to bonsai, kimchi to kimonos, Denver has come into its own as a center of Asian culture. The Asian population is small—slightly under three percent—but its influence is large. Denver's Asian treasures are spread throughout the city, and part of the fun is wandering the neighborhoods, tasting the food, and talking to the people. Here's how to get started.
The Vietnamese are the largest of Denver's 13 Asian groups, even outnumbering the Chinese who came to Colorado in the late 1800s. The Vietnamese began arriving almost a century later, after the Vietnam War, and settled in West Denver because the property was affordable.
Today folks can get a literal and figurative taste of Southeast Asia by exploring Federal Boulevard between Alameda and Mississippi Avenue. There are distinctive signs in Vietnamese, the citrus-sweet smell of lemongrass, the plethora of herbal pharmacies. All that's missing are the rice paddies.
WHERE IT IS: Far East Center at 333 S. Federal Blvd. has the largest concentration of shops with restaurants, bakeries, markets, jewelry stores and a huge gift shop. Other businesses line both sides of the street for approximately a mile.
The sign out front of Saigon Bowl (333 S. Federal Blvd.) reads Dong Khanh in Vietnamese, Saigon Bowl in English, which is apropos since this unpretentious restaurant is popular with Asians and non-Asians alike. It's easy to see why; the menu is varied, the portions are large and reasonably inexpensive. Hint: the chicken salad appetizer is big enough for a meal.
One of four pho shops located in a non-descript strip mall, Pho Duy Noodle (945 S. Federal Blvd. #G) wins raves for its version of the popular noodle soup that is the traditional fast food of Vietnam. Warning: The small parking lot doesn't even begin to handle the cars that converge at lunchtime. Plan on parking a block or more away.
At Little Saigon Supermarket (333 S. Federal Blvd.), live fish swim in a small tank, a man works hard producing fresh tofu, and the prices, especially for produce, are often 75% less than that of non-Asian supermarkets. (Fresh, baby asparagus was selling at $1 pound on a day when the local supermarket was charging $4.) This is also the place for unusual produce (Thai chili, Manila mango and Korean pear) as well as for having meat sliced razor thin for homemade stir-fry.
Truong An Gifts and Chinese Gifts (333 S. Federal Blvd.) a merger of Vietnamese and Chinese goods, offers everything from Lucky Lotus bamboo plants to smiling Buddha statues and feng shui wind chimes.
Vietnam has been occupied by both the French and the Chinese, as evidenced by the tasty treats offered by Vinh-Xuong Bakery (333 S. Federal Blvd.). There's a squiggly green cake made with coconut milk and bean flour (Vietnamese), sesame balls with a bean-paste filling (Chinese), as well as mini-baguettes (French).
Hien Duc Pham, O.M.D. (Oriental Medicine Doctor), has 25 years experience in acupressure therapy and Chinese herbal medicine. One side of his shop, Hong Duc for Acupressure, Chinese Herbs and Gifts (945 S. Federal Blvd. #A) is lined with drawers filled with herbs; the other side has shelves lined with gifts. Both are sure to make you feel better.
A Vietnamese Starbucks, Lollicup (1046 S. Federal Blvd.) has teas, iced coffee and fruity smoothies that are as pretty as they are tasty. Think guava, green apple and sour plum. A specialty of the house: boba, a cool drink with pearls of tapioca.
Most folks haven't heard of Ralph Carr, but he's a revered figure in Colorado's Japanese community. When other western states were rushing to intern the Japanese during World War II, Carr invited them to come to Colorado. "They are," he said, "loyal Americans, sharing only race with the enemy." His actions cost him his political career-he was defeated for reelection in 1943-but the Japanese community grew and flourished in Denver and along the Front Range.
WHERE IT IS: Sakura Square, dubbed "Tiny Tokyo", is located in downtown's historic LoDo District, but there are far-ranging sites as well.
Founded in 1944, Pacific Mercantile Company (1925 Lawrence St.) has everything you'll need to test your Japanese cooking skills, from sweet snacks to sour sauces, saki sets to sushi mats.
The hub of the Japanese community, the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple (1947 Lawrence St.) welcomes visitors to Sunday morning services and gives free tours on Wednesdays for those who want to see the ornate altar or learn more about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Housed in a non-descript building in an industrial area of Denver, the Nippon Kan Cultural Center(1365 Osage St.) is home to a top-rated, totally authentic restaurant named Domo, a terrific small museum, an aikido studio and a small Japanese rock garden.
Like any big city, Denver has an abundance of sushi restaurants. Two that regularly win raves: the coolly elegant Sushi Sasa (2401 15th St. #80) and the casually friendly Osaka Sushi (3940 E. Exposition Ave.).
Located at Denver Botanic Gardens (1007 York St.), Shofu-en, the Garden of Wind and Pines, is a two-acre plot that includes Pondorosa pines styled to look like floating clouds and a teahouse that hosts public tea ceremonies throughout the summer.
Held in late June, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Sakura Square features Japanese food, crafts and entertainment. For more information, contact the Tri-State Buddhist Temple.
Denver's Chinatown is a thing of the past, razed in 1940 to make room for warehouses and industrial buildings. The area, located in the Lower Downtown area around 20th and Blake, was known as "Hop Alley". Now a small plaque is the only evidence of a once thriving community.
WHERE IT IS: Though Chinatown is gone, the Chinese community is not. Unique restaurants dot the metro area.
The outside is less than inspiring, which makes the inside of Chopsticks China Bistro (2990 W. Mississippi Ave.) that much more delightful. Handsome black-and-gold armchairs and a décor that is best described as "Chinese modern" set the stage, but the main show is the food. A mix of Taiwanese, Sichuan and Hunan dishes, plus some appetizer dumplings straight from Shanghai, make Chopsticks the signature dish: Three Cup Sauce Chicken, a traditional Taiwanese dish that comes complete with bones and a rich sauce of basil, ginger and onions.
Dim sum, which literally means "to touch your heart", is a variety of small treats ranging from dumplings to duck feet. At dim sum restaurants, carts of goodies are wheeled around the room; people choose only those they like. At first, everything looks unfamiliar and more than a little scary. Then you realize that thinking about what you might be eating is pointless and pointing to what looks good is the way to go. Super Star Asian (2200 W. Alameda Ave.) also offers a fine assortment of menu items.
Affordable real estate plus convenient location lured the Koreans to the Aurora area in the 1990s. Since then a strong Asian business area has developed that serves Koreans as well as the greater Asian community.
WHERE IT IS: The highest concentration of all-things-Korean is in the area bordered by East Mississippi Avenue, Peoria Street, South Parker Road and Havana Street. In that area many of the stores have signs in hangul, the distinctive Korean alphabet.
Called "H-Mart" for short, Han Ah Reum Market (2751 S. Parker Rd., Aurora) is a trip in every sense of the word. With 65,000 square feet, you can find everything from a flat-screen TV to organic home-made tofu. Tilapia and fluke float in a tank; green tea and red bean ice cream are in the freezer (as well as double-chocolate for wusses). What's more, there's a sushi bar, bakery outlet and an acupressure-massage parlor where you can get a 40-minute full-body massage for $5.
Despite the name, which the saleswoman says is popular in Seoul, New York Bakery (10720 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora) is a bagel-less bakery. Instead there are green-teal rolls, tofu crackers and mugwort sponge cakes.
Since its Wild West beginnings, Denver has attracted people from various ethnic backgrounds. Learn how they helped form the modern identity.
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Hispanic Denver.
Latinos play a colorful role in Denver's vibe, especially the arts. Explore Art District on Sante Fe with Museo de Las Americas and more.
Denver is a city of many cultures. Find out more about this welcoming gathering place.
Denver is a melting pot of diversity. Celebrate African-American, Latino, Jewish, Native American and European cultures at festivals and museums.
Denver's Latin art scene is among the most active and vibrant in the United States.
Go back in time for a Native American experience at various Denver attractions.


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Sherrod Debacle Frustrates Black Farmers The firing of Shirley Sherrod by the Department of Agriculture has reopened a sore spot with many African-American farmers who have been charging the USDA with discrimination for years. In fact, the USDA still faces thousands of discrimination lawsuits by minorities.
John Boyd (center), president and founder of the National Black Farmers Association, says black farmers have been systematically denied loans and treated unfairly by the Department of Agriculture for years. In February, he and other black farmers gathered at the Agriculture Department in Washington to urge settlement of a class-action lawsuit.
The firing of Shirley Sherrod by the Department of Agriculture has reopened a sore spot with many African-American farmers who have been charging the USDA with discrimination for years.
In fact, the USDA still faces thousands of discrimination lawsuits by minorities.
Congress approved a billion-dollar settlement for a group of black farmers during the Clinton administration. A second settlement, covering those left out of the first agreement, has been approved but not yet funded by Congress.
"I was very sensitive and remain sensitive to the civil rights issues involving this department," he said. "When you're dealing with tens of thousands of claims, it is something that needs to be resolved, that hasn't been resolved and must be resolved."
Those tens of thousands of claims come from minority farmers, mostly blacks, but also Latinos and women. They charge that they've been discriminated against over the years by the USDA, denied timely loans to buy seeds and equipment -- loans that were granted to white farmers.
"This is what we call the last plantation," said John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association. "It's the last federal arm in this country to integrate, the United States Department of Agriculture. They filed lawsuits in federal court to prevent black workers from coming to work once they integrated. That's the history of the United States Department of Agriculture."
Boyd traveled from his farm in Virginia's Mecklenburg County to the Capitol to lobby Congress. In 1994, he was denied loans by a USDA agent in Richmond, Va., by the name of James Garnett.
"He was found guilty of discrimination, and he kept his job," Boyd said. "When I watched that thing with Miss Sherrod on television, I said, 'Look how fast they got rid of her when the allegation was her discriminating against a white farmer.' And when Mr. Garnett spit on me, tore my application up ... nothing happened.
"So that can be very frustrating for a black person who's been out here 26 years fighting discrimination."
In 1999, the government agreed to a class action settlement of more than $1 billion for African-American farmers. Some 16,000 farmers, including Boyd, received a share of the money. But tens of thousands of others who filed claims later were denied.
Two years ago, Congress agreed to fund another settlement. But they didn't appropriate the money. The House has acted twice this year to set aside the funds, most recently in a bill funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But the Senate has refused to go along.
"I'm frustrated," Boyd said Thursday. "I'm frustrated that I'm still begging for votes in the Senate for something that should have been done years ago. And I'm frustrated to see this country -- the country that we live in -- we still have not overcome race relations in this country."
In Oklahoma City, Okla., Willard Tillman was at the farmers market, where he had taken some of his produce to sell: "Watermelons, cantaloupes, squash, greens, cabbage, tomatoes, okra."
Tillman is also waiting for the second settlement to get funded. He says that the money will come too late for some black farmers.
"A lot of the people that are deserving of this have died, man, have died," he said. "They will never receive any of the benefits or receive the justice that they needed to have during their lifetime."
Tillman hopes the attention paid to the Sherrod episode will lead Congress and the Obama administration to come up with the money to settle the discrimination suits.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says he has been working with the Senate to come up with the funds, and hopes it gets done quickly.