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From the Rabbitohs Sheds: Auva #39;a
Kirisome Auva #39;a spoke to NRL.com after the Rabbitohs historic Grand Final win against the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs.

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Downey Jr. Sheds Superhero Armor To Face Duvall In #39;The Judge #39;
At the beginning of his latest film "The Judge," Robert Downey Jr. could be mistaken for playing the arrogant yet charming Tony Stark, the billionaire alter-ego of superhero Iron Man. But soon...

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Population growth is concentrated in the inner and east of the capital, reflecting the priorities of the London Plan. Growth has also been strong in Milton Keynes, Brighton and Cambridge.

Britain has an incredible richness and diversity of cities, and since the turn of the century there has been significant urban revival and renewal. Yet there are also persistent urban problems in the UK that are proving very difficult to solve. Understanding and comparing social and economic trends can play an important role in identifying where cities are succeeding and failing, sharing best practice, and assessing where policy changes are needed.

This is the approach weve taken with LuminoCity3D, a new interactive city mapping platform which allows intuitive visual comparisons between cities across a wide range of indicators, providing insights into patterns and dynamics. These indicators are mapped using a new 3D grid-based approach which allows consistent comparisons between urban areas.

All the datasets have been transformed to a 1km2 hexagon grid, providing a standardised spatial framework for the whole of Britain. Each grid cell is also displayed as a 3D block with heights representing, say, population or employment density. The transformation produces errors where the original data is not evenly distributed spatially and these can be significant in rural areas where populations are sparser and census zones larger, so villages and rural areas are not included in the visualisation.

The main positive trend for British cities is one of significant growth. London gained one million residents between 2001 and 2011, and this growth has spilled across the south-east. The fastest growth in percentage terms has been in medium-sized settlements such as Milton Keynes (20%), Ipswich (15%), and Cambridge (16%) - see the image at the top of the article.

This growth is by no means confined to the south-east. Greater Manchester gained 200,000 residents, Birmingham and the West Midlands 160,000 and Leeds and West Yorkshire 120,000 between 2001 and 2011. Growth is primarily in densifying city centres, and is strongly connected to employment change, as the map above shows.

Growth industries, such as business services, ICT and creative industries are increasingly attracted to vibrant high-density centres. Northern cities are competing to attract these knowledge economy sectors and the hierarchy of urban business centres is evolving, with larger cities taking the lead.

The revival of city centres also has important travel sustainability consequences. Higher urban densities can support public transport systems, and encourage walking and cycling.

But public transport requires substantial planning and investment, and there are startling inequalities in infrastructure across the UK. London can boast nearly 50% commuting by public transport, compared to Greater Manchester and the West Midlands which barely manage 15%, and Merseyside and Tyne and Wear at 20%.

While building a London-style underground system in every city is clearly unrealistic, much can be achieved with more modest investment. Edinburgh for example has achieved 35% public transport commuting through a well-planned and publicly owned bus network.

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At the beginning of his latest film "The Judge," Robert Downey Jr. could be mistaken for playing the arrogant yet charming Tony Stark, the billionaire alter-ego of superhero Iron Man.

But soon the braggadocious armor sheds away and the film centers on a fractured relationship and generational disconnect between a father, played by veteran actor Robert Duvall, and his misunderstood son.

"The Judge," out in U.S. theaters on Friday and distributed by Time Warner Inc's Warner Bros., sees two Hollywood stalwarts face off in an intimate drama that takes place in and out of the courtroom.

Downey, 49, plays Hank Palmer, a charismatic lawyer who enjoys bending the rule book and earns big bucks in the city, while Duvall, 83, plays a town judge in rural Indiana who is revered for his honesty and integrity.

When the Palmer family matriarch dies, Hank grudgingly returns home and tries to reconnect with his stubborn father as they become entangled in a murder mystery.

"I just love the divide that's between Joe Palmer and Hank Palmer, that there's been 20 years of misunderstanding," Downey said. "Hank just wants to be understood, but he really has to come to understand this great man."

Downey channels the confident persona he inhabits in Marvel's "Iron Man" franchise and as the fictional British detective in the "Sherlock Holmes" films, but slowly strips away the arrogance to reveal Hank's vulnerability.

"They're these two men from different generations who have come to some sort of peace with each other," Downey said.

As Hank is pulled back to small town life, he evaluates his relationships with his older brother Glen (Vincent D'Onofrio), a former high school athlete, and his younger brother Dale (Jeremy Strong), who documents his family's journey with a Super 8 video camera.

Hank also finds himself facing two very different lawyers in the courtroom - the friendly C.P. Kennedy (Dax Shepard), who deals antiques on the side, and Dwight Dickham, the straight-talking prosecutor (Billy Bob Thornton).

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School District 279 (Official Publication) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools will be receiving sealed bids for each of the following three (3) individual Projects in accordance with the Bidding Documents prepared by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc., Architects and Engineers, 8501 Golden Valley Road, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55427-4414: Earthwork and Site Utilities Contract for Additions and Alterations to Osseo Senior High School, 317 2nd Avenue Northwest, Osseo, MN 55369; Earthwork and Site Utilities Contract for Additions and Alterations to Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Lane North, Maple Grove, MN 55369; Earthwork and Site Utilities Contract for Addition and Alterations to Park Center Senior High School, 7300 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Work at each Site consists of site demolition, erosion and sediment control, rough and finish grading site, site utilities and earthwork associated with the preparation of the building pad for each addition as follows: Osseo Senior High School 3 Additions: Classroom Addition: 4,070 SF Footprint. Weight Room Addition: 4,290 SF Footprint. Music Room Addition: 2,600 SF Footprint. Maple Grove Senior High School 2 Additions: Gym Addition: 9,460 SF Footprint. Classroom Addition: 3,140 SF Footprint. Park Center Senior High School 1 Addition: Classroom Addition: 5,450 SF Footprint. TYPE OF BIDS: Separate Bidding Documents (Drawings and Project Manual) have been prepared for each of the three (3) Projects. Bidders are not required to submit a Bid on all Projects but may elect to submit a separate Bid for the Project(s) they wish to submit a Bid on. Single Lump Sum Bids will be received for the total Scope of the Work included under each separate Project. Bidders are invited, if they elect, to submit a Combination Bid for the Work for all three (3) Projects. BID DATE: Bids shall be received on or before October 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM, local time. DELIVERY AND OPENING OF BIDS: Bids shall be delivered to and opened at the School District Educational Service Center, located at 11200 93rd Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the specified time of closure for bidding period. Interested parties are invited to attend the opening of the bids. BID SECURITY: Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or Bid Bond in the amount of 5 percent of the Base Bid submitted, made payable to the Owner, as a guarantee that the Bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into a contract with the Owner in accordance with Bid submitted and the Contract Documents. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS: Bidding Documents, including Drawings, Project Manual and addenda, may be examined at Architects office and at following locations: Minnesota Builders Exchange 1123 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405 Telephone Number: 612-381-2620 Fax Number: 612-381-2621 PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS BY PRIME BIDDERS: Prime Bidders may secure one set of Bidding Documents, from Thomas Reprographics, 801 2nd Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55404; Telephone Number: 612-374-1120; Toll-Free Number: 800-328-7154; Fax Number: 612-374-1129, upon submittal of a separate deposit check of $50.00 made out to Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc., for each set of Documents. Deposit check will be refunded for each complete set of Documents returned to Thomas Reprographics,(NOTE: Do Not return Documents to the Architect ATS&R) within 10 days after bid date, in good condition as determined by Thomas Reprographics. Plan Holders List can be obtained by calling Thomas Reprographics. PROCUREMENT OF ADDENDA: Architect will produce and Thomas Reprographics will issue, free of charge, a copy of each addendum to holders of each set of Bidding Documents procured by deposit and to Exchanges/Planrooms. OWNERS RIGHTS: Owner reserves the right to reject a Bid which is incomplete or irregular, the right to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and the right to accept a Bid which in the Owners judgment is in Owners best interests. BIDS REQUESTED BY: ISD 279 Osseo Area Schools 11200 93rd Avenue North Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369 Jacki Girtz, Cler 284610 09/25/14 Advertisment for Bids

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The Dolphins locker room seemed more crowded Monday, and the training room likely a bit more spacious, as a handful of injured players, including center Mike Pouncey, took advantage of the bye week and appear on the brink of returning to action.

Happiest Ive been in a while, a grinning Pouncey said after practicing with no limitations with the starting unit.

Although plenty of work remains before Green Bay visits, its possible that Sunday also could mark the return of linebacker Koa Misi, running back Knowshon Moreno, defensive end Terrence Fede, defensive tackle Randy Starks and guard Shelley Smith from injury.

In addition, safety Reshad Jones is returning from a four-game suspension for violating the leagues drug policy and linebacker Chris McCain is back after missing the Oakland game for personal reasons.

So we have our complete football team, Pouncey said. So were ready to roll.

Samson Satele was signed Aug. 2 and has performed well at center in Pounceys absence, raising the possibility that one of them could see time at guard. Pouncey pointed out he was an All-American guard at Florida who was forced to move to center because of the Dolphins needs. Both men have said theyre willing to play wherever coaches decide.

The suspension of Jones was lifted, presumably putting the secondary intact for the first time this season, although cornerback Cortland Finnegan was not present for the portion of Mondays practice open to the media.

Jones return comes as the Dolphins are preparing to face quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has a 114.8 rating, 12 touchdown passes and only one interception.

I feel real good, Jones said. Went around, made a couple of plays. Its just good to be back out there.

Morenos status remains cloudy. He dislocated his left elbow Sept. 14 at Buffalo and last week told The Palm Beach Post he expected to miss another month, but signs are pointing toward a return sooner rather than later. Moreno was taking on a heavier workload in practice while wearing a wrap, and the Dolphins released running back Orleans Darkwa, leaving only starter Lamar Miller, Daniel Thomas and Damien Williams at running back.

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New York Its a common enough dream for those who live in cramped urban spaces: Suddenly you notice a door you never realized was there and beyond it a room you didnt know you had or maybe an entire wing of your home, just waiting to be occupied.

Thats more or less what happened to Chris Cooper and Jennifer Hanlin last year. Only it wasnt a dream.

Cooper, 46, an architect, explains their discovery of an additional 325 square feet in their Brooklyn condominium as merely a matter of applying what he calls reductive simplicity. He and Hanlin, 44, an interior designer, were inspired by Japanese design, he said: In Tokyo, theres the hustle and bustle, and then you walk into a garden or a tatami room and theres calm. We wanted our home to be neutral, contemplative and calm.

True, that always makes a space feel bigger. But it also helps if you actually happen to have a room you had sort of forgotten about an unused mezzanine, say. To be fair, it wasnt exactly a mezzanine when the couple bought the apartment in 2005, for $675,000. Most of it was a crawl space that housed the water heater.

Cooper, Hanlin and their 11-year-old twins, Mia and Felix, live on the fifth and sixth floors of a Cobble Hill building that once housed the School of the Sacred Hearts and was converted into a 34-unit condominium in the 1980s. Before the conversion, their apartment was three separate spaces: a classroom, a boys bathroom and a mechanical room.

They began their act of reductive simplicity by gutting most of the apartment. To create a soaring living area that would feel bigger than it was, they raised part of the ceiling on the lower level. The rest of the lower-level ceiling was dropped, so they could insert a library and television room into the crawl space above. They used slatted wood partitions to bring light into those rooms from the living area below, and added lots of built-in storage.

And like magic, when the $300,000 renovation was complete, their apartment had gone from 1,375 square feet to 1,700 square feet not an enormous addition, but an addition nonetheless.

To ensure privacy, each of the bedrooms is on a different level.

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Magnan Tavern, considered an institution among Montreal eateries, will close its doors for good on Dec. 21 after 82 years.

The restaurant, best known for its roast beef and prime rib steaks, has about 65 employees, including some who have worked at the family-owned business for more than 20 years.

Company president Alain Gauthier blamed never-ending construction work in the area, tough competition and the high cost of beef as factors in the decision to shut down.

The restaurant has seen business slow down over the last decade.

It has also been difficult to recruit staff, often because of taxes and tip-related issues.

Mr. Gauthier said chain restaurants pose a challenge with their ability to buy in bulk and offer lower prices to customers.

Ive seen people in a better mood at Magnan, Mr. Gauthier said Tuesday. People found it [the announcement] difficult but theyve seen that the number of customers just wasnt the same.

He said the rising cost of beef would have forced the restaurant to compromise the quality of its cuts, which was out of the question.

Right in March, we had an increase of 35 per cent in the space of a month, said Mr. Gauthier. Beef is our star product. We cant ask our customers to absorb such an increase in such a short time.

The surge in prices has put restaurateurs in a difficult spot. Some have decided to absorb the costs, while others have reduced their portions or passed the hike along to clients.

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