1.   He saved his money, and when a Colombian bakery closed down a few blocks away, took over the lease.

2.   Some private bakeries have closed because of grain shortages caused by a decision to allow middlemen to sell the entire harvest surplus last year.

3.   The bakeries closed over the weekend for lack of flour, but resumed baking once deliveries started again.

4.   And World Food Program officials said they were pessimistic and expected the bakeries to close on Friday.

5.   Private bakeries closed for lack of electricity, and long lines formed in front of state outlets, which hiked prices.