A common barrier to giving bike commuting a try is putting one’s mental focus on what one is giving up – AC, the stereo system, multiple cup holders, cell phone charging outlets. I find it much more helpful to put my thoughts toward what I get out of bike commuting – quiet time, a built in exercise within my day, a little extra exposure to vitamin D . . . . AND . . . . The wonderful storefront of the new Sweet Shoppe and Nut House! a guilt free reason to stop in and patronize Flagstaff’s newest locally owned business, The Sweet Shoppe and Nut House at 15 Aspen Avenue. The luscious looking candy coated apples locked on to us from across the street. We were helpless under its tractor beam-like strength and entered the crowded new candy shop without the slightest resistance. And why not? Enjoyment of what we eat is the civilized way. When you pedal to most of the places you need to go you don’t need to fret about enjoying a small serving of the best cchocolate gelatto on the planet. And it was, damnit! I savored every bite of its rich, dark, chocolaty goodness without guilt, shame or worry about calories (all of which contribute to indigestion!). Bob got one of the chocolate, caramel and pecan covered apples, sliced for easier munching. He also purchased a large square of chocolate, coconut and walnut fudge for sharing over the weekend.
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AFP – A last-minute deal between US leaders will raise the debt ceiling by at least $2.1 trillion — enough to reach 2013 — and entail cuts of $2.5 trillion dollars in two rounds, an official said.
Reuters – China’s media are curbing combative reporting of a high-speed train disaster after what observers said were orders from the ruling Communist Party’s propaganda arm to stop criticism that has echoed public outrage over the tragedy.
Reuters – The Treasury determined that it was not necessary on Sunday to unveil plans for how the government will pay its bills if Congress does not raise the debt cap by Tuesday.
Reuters – Lawmakers reached into the past to find a way to enforce future budget cuts called for in the deal to raise the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt limit, but history shows these enforcement mechanisms do not always work.
Reuters – House Speaker John Boehner told fellow Republicans that he wants the House of Representatives to vote on Monday on a last-minute deal to raise the debt ceiling, a Republican lawmaker said on Sunday.
Reuters – White House officials said on Sunday the spending cuts laid out under a new deficit deal would not take effect until 2013 and the expiry of Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans would spur broad tax reform.
Sportsnet.ca D-backs acquire Ziegler from A’s Boston Globe The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right-handed reliever Brad Ziegler from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for a pair of young players, boosting their bullpen for a playoff push. The 31-year-old Ziegler is 3-2 with a 2.39 ERA and one save in 43 … A’s beat Twins, trade Ziegler to Diamondbacks San Jose Mercury News Arizona trades Montgomery grad Allen to Oakland for reliever Your Houston News A’s, D-backs 1Bs intriguing situations ESPN USA Today (blog) - Comcast SportsNet Bay Area - Sacramento Bee all 192 news articles »
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Austin American-Statesman Dodgers lack energy in 6-3 loss to Arizona Diamondbacks Los Angeles Times Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly conceded after his team’s 6-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium that he “didn’t feel there was a lot of energy out there” for the first time this season. “A disappointing day today for me,” Mattingly said. … Upton’s 3-run double off Guerrier helps D’Backs rally for 6-4 win over Dodgers Washington Post Diamondbacks Win 6-3 Against Dodgers, Pull Within Two Games Of Giants In NL West SB Nation Diamondbacks -Dodgers Preview FOXSports.com SB Nation Arizona - ESPN - UPI.com all 797 news articles »
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AFP – Syrian forces have killed nearly 140 people including at least 100 when the army stormed the flashpoint protest city of Hama to crush dissent on the eve of Ramadan, activists have said.
