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This indicator evaluates the status of the Baltic Sea area based on salmon smolt production in rivers flowing into the sea, also making use of additional supporting data on numbers of adult spawners. Determination of whether the threshold value that determines good status is achieved is based on a comparison of estimated smolt production with an estimated potential smolt production capacity.
The evaluation covers the period 2011-2016, and the final result is dependent on the last year.
Key message figure 1. Status assessment results based evaluation of the indicator 'abundance of salmon spawners and smolt'. The assessment is carried out using Scale 2 HELCOM assessment units (detailed in the HELCOM Monitoring and Assessment Strategy Annex 4). Click here to access interactive maps at the HELCOM Map and Data Service: Abundance of salmon spawner and smolt.
In the Gulf of Bothnia smolt production has increased in recent years due to higher numbers of adult spawners ascending the rivers as a result of stricter management measures. Good status is achieved in 11 out of 15 rivers associated with these assessment units, and it is probable that it will be achieved in 1-2 more rivers within the next few years. In the Gulf of Finland, smolt production is low but has recently improved in mixed rivers (supporting releases are conducted parallel with natural smolt reproduction) and three Estonian rivers are evaluated as having achieved the threshold, based on expert judgment. Smolt production in rivers flowing into the Baltic Proper is low but does show some signs of improvement.
The level of confidence of the evaluation is moderate.
The indicator is applicable in all the countries bordering the Baltic Sea except Denmark Germany, and Poland.
Salmon is a long-distance migratory large predatory fish species in the Baltic Sea marine ecosystem. Salmon abundance is mainly affected by commercial fishing at sea and by barriers in rivers to reproduction areas. This indicator has a linkage to the number of adult spawners ascending the rivers and, hence, indirectly to the commercial and recreational fishing pressure at the sea and in the river. The indicator also reflects the state of the ecosystem as smolt production is dependent on river connectivity (effect of dams) and the quality of spawning habitats.
D1 Biodiversity
D1C2 The population abundance of the species is not adversely affected due to anthropogenic pressures, such that its long-term viability is ensured.
D4 Food-web
D4C4 Productivity of the trophic guild is not adversely affected due to anthropogenic pressures
HELCOM (2018) Abundance of salmon spawners and smolt. HELCOM core indicator report. Online. [Date Viewed], [Web link].
Abundance of salmon spawners and smolt HELCOM core indicator 2018 (pdf)


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|Sunflower Garden Restaurant and Bar opened in 1990 and quickly gained the reputation of serving the best Chinese cuisine. They serve lunch, dinners and a variety of desserts. The restaurant originated in Indiana but brother and sister, David and Sandy Young decided to move back to California and opened the restaurant in downtown Martinez. Today Sandy and her husband, Mike, work hard to keep Sunflower Garden a family-friendly restaurant with comfortable atmosphere and consistently great tasting food.
436 Ferry St., Martinez 925-372-0842
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text: In Prince Rupert we stay at the Crest Hotel, located a short walk from the main downtown area in an ideal position overlooking the picturesque harbour. The hotel facilities include a gift shop, restaurant & lounge, fitness centre with steam room and an outdoor hot tub boasting views of the harbour. All en suite guest rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, Wi-Fi, telephone, television and hairdryer.


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Parties control the public behavior of their office holders by acting as gatekeepers to political office The debate on the influence of political parties on the political process until recently has been restricted to parties in government. Scholars have focused their debate primarily on the impact of party on the actions of a legislator in the […]
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CREDIT TEAM . . . Stephen Leonard, Mary Cullen, Louise Mulrone and Fiona Bonner from Enniskillen Credit Union Ltd
Enniskillen Credit Union Ltd was one of the first Credit Unions to establish in the county of Fermanagh, opening for business in August 1968.
The Credit Union has completed almost 49 years of invaluable service to our local community, providing access to affordable credit for thousands of our members living and working within Enniskillen.
We are not for profit organisation owned by its members. Given the difficult economic climate, worldwide, over the last number of years,
Enniskillen Credit Union has 5000+ members, who have savings with us at present totalling £8.1 million. Of those funds, £3.2 million are currently back out on loan to members.
Worldwide, over the last number of years, Enniskillen Credit Union Ltd was delighted to be in a position to reward the continued loyalty and support of our members with a dividend of 0.5 % on shares, and a 10% interest rebate to those members with loans.
As well as the standard savings and loans services provided by the credit union, we offer Death Benefit Insurance (DBI), which can prove to be invaluable to families at an extremely difficult period. All of these services are available at no direct cost to the member.
There are no set up or transaction fees for loans, and no early repayment fees or penalties for additional lump sum repayments towards your loan.
Young people are the future of the credit union movement, and we hope that by encouraging a regular savings habit, we can help to establish a future where they feel that Enniskillen is a good place to save and take out loans but also that they become involved as volunteers down the line.
The Credit union movement are delighted to announce O'Donovan brothers as "Youth Ambassadors" inspiring the next generation. Enniskillen Credit Union Ltd is constantly striving and changing to meet the needs of our members through the services we provide. We currently offer the ability to pay by standing order through your bank, directly to your account here, into both your savings account, and to cover loan repayments.
We offer all types of loans ranging from Home Improvement, Wedding Loans, Car Loans, Back to School loans, Holiday loans etc. Call us on 02866323616 or pop in to see us.
At the end of December last year we moved to our new spacious premises on Darling Street. We would like to thank past and present board members, volunteers and staff who have laid the foundation to allow us to serve our community for the many years to come.
We cordially invite you to our Official opening day on Saturday 3rd June at 2pm and we look forward meeting everyone.


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'It's illegal what he's doing!' - Ferdinand bowled over by Mbappe
Rio Ferdinand was bowled over by another scintillating performance from Kylian Mbappe, suggesting it was "illegal" to be so good at such a tender age.
Mbappe may not have gotten on the scoresheet, but he was a key part of Paris Saint-Germain's efforts as they dispatched Bayern Munich 3-0 in the Champions League.
Dani Alves, Edinson Cavani and Neymar netted, with the 18-year-old pitching in with an assist as well as a huge contribution to the final goal of the evening.
And as he watched Mbappe take some of Bayern's most experienced defenders to pieces, Ferdinand could not hide his admiration for the former Monaco wonderkid.
'It's illegal what he's doing on a football pitch...get out the stadium!' @rioferdy5's praise for Kylian Mbappé is amazing... pic.twitter.com/pFQgUdAMUp— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) 27 de septiembre de 2017
"It's too much. It's illegal what he's doing," the ex-England defender joked on BT Sport.
"It shouldn't be allowed. As 18-year-olds we are just getting into the team and getting our feet under the table. He's in there making a different on the Champions League stage in a team of superstars.
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People who are very conscious about their looks leave no stone unturned to look their best all the time. Therefore, with increased awareness, people are moving ahead the use of cosmetics only and do not mind undergoing cosmetic and plastic surgery. In India only, the number of cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons has increased significantly in the last decade. Cosmetic surgery in India is a specialty that is becoming popular increasingly. Cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons can dramatically improve a person's appearance and can help a person achieve the ideal looks. In India, cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery is no longer a procedure which was done only on patient who had suffered trauma or was born with congenital defects. Now people undergo cosmetic surgery in India to enhance their looks and to look perfect. Fortis Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India which have the world renowned cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons, have the best options for cosmetic surgery in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon.
Benefits of Getting Cosmetic surgery at Fortis Hospital
In India, cosmetic surgery is no longer considered to be only a "medical" requirement but is now considered to be an extension of normal parameters of beauty regimen. One of the most important things to remember is to look for the best hospital for the cosmetic surgery which has a reputed team of plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons. In cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon, cosmetic surgery is being performed in many hospitals, but Fortis Hospital is the only best and the most reputed hospital. At Fortis Hospital cosmetic surgeries are performed in spacious and well-appointed operating rooms by a team of the best professionals in the country. Fortis Hospital specializes in care of patients from domestic and international patients. Highest quality is guaranteed by experienced surgeons, state-of-art equipment and wide safety measures. The country treats more than half a million people from other nations, thanks Fortis Hospital which offers low costs and modern infrastructure. English is also spoken more widely in India than in other Asian countries.
How much can you save on cosmetic surgery at Fortis Hospital?
Cosmetic surgery at Fortis Hospital will save you 70% to what you would pay for cosmetic surgery in the UK. You get world-class treatment comparable with any available in the UK. Cosmetic surgery cost is always an important factor to consider when seeking cosmetic surgery. However, plastic surgery prices should not be the only reason to travel for surgery abroad. The quality of treatment is great value for money too. All the surgeons of Fortis Hospital in Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon are fully qualified; speak fluent English so there is no communication barrier. You may be worried that the lower prices overseas mean that you will get a lower standard of care.
This is simply not true. The prices are cheaper, but this certainly does not mean that the surgeons of Fortis hospital are less qualified or experienced. Most of the cosmetic surgeons of Fortis hospital are trained in the US, to the same standards of excellence as you would hope for at home. There are a number of reasons why prices are so much more affordable in other parts of the world. Often it is simply the difference between the cost of living in different countries.
Labor costs vary, along with all of the other costs associated with running a business. India is just more business-friendly, Cosmetic procedures at Fortis Hospitals are 85% cheaper than in the UK and are performed by the certified surgeons. Fortis Hospitals offer various cosmetic surgery packages for you to choose from. While you are here, you will have a personal assistant that will help you during your stay.
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The Stationers' skiing team is assembling this week for the 2015 Inter-Livery Skiing competition which will take place on 23 and 24 January. Martin Woodhead (Captain ) reports on 17 January that "a huge amount of snow has fallen in the past 24 hours, transforming muddy brown expanses into glorious white pistes".
This year's team comprises the Master, who will be competing against other Masters and past-Masters (no pressure!), backed up by Court members Trevor Fenwick, Martin Woodhead, and Liverymen Rodney Mountford, Oliver Gadsby and Bob Findlay. Whilst they may not be the youngest of teams they are determined to do battle and re-take Lucky, the teddy bear trophy (pictured below) first proposed (and purchased) by the Master for the fastest team of three skiers whose total ages exceed 200.
The Stationers can now achieve a team of 210 years!
This is the fifth year the Stationers' Company has competed in this very enjoyable event and they are looking forward to it very much. We wish them well.


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Denver Broncos
The Broncos are one year removed from their Super Bowl victory over the Carolina Panthers. Head Coach Gary Kubiak is stepping down, opening up a very enticing job opportunity with plenty of assets, including 40+ Million in cap space.
Denver boasts a stacked defense, with the likes of Von Miller, Aqib Talib, and Chris Harris Jr. Wade Phillips has been a steady hand guiding the Broncos defense. His unit ranked 4th overall this year in yards allowed at 316.1 per game, and 4th in points per game at 18.6. He would be a legitimate option to be retained by the future Head Coach.
On the offensive side of the ball is where things get murky. The next coach has two options at Quarterback in first rounder Paxton Lynch and the incumbent starter Trevor Siemian. The unit vastly underachieved this year, and should probably open things up for an offensive minded Head Coach.
Expectations will be very high in Denver, because this is not a rebuilding team. The Coach who gets hired will be expected to make annual Playoff runs, and will make this a high profile hiring.
Prediction: Kyle Shanahan (OC-Atlanta Falcons)
L.A Rams
After finishing the season with a disappointing 4-12 record, the Rams decided to part ways with Jeff Fisher. The Rams need a revamping in a bad way, and they need a coach with the ability to pull the best from all the high draft picks on this team.
Last year, the Rams swung for the fences with a blockbuster trade up for Cal standout Jared Goff. The trade has most analysts skeptical at this point, after watching Goff struggle in the last seven games. Tavon Austin looks like a gadget guy at this point, and will really need to show that he can play Wide Receiver at a reasonable level to avoid the bust label. Greg Robinson, another Fisher era high pick, has struggled mightily and lost his starting Left Tackle gig. Running Back Todd Gurley flashed last season, but failed to top the 1,000 yard mark this year. The offense desperately needs someone to right the ship.
Defensively, the Rams have talented pieces including Pitt star Aaron Donald. They will need to show consistency moving forward, as they had an up and down year.
Prediction: Josh McDaniels (OC- New England Patriots)
Other Picks:
San Diego Chargers: Kris Richard (DC-Seattle Seahawks)
The Chargers have a solid core offensively, and with some tweaks they could be right back in business. With the Success Dan Quinn is having currently with the Falcons, Richard should be a hot commodity. He could be the guy to bring San Diego back into contention.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Sean McVay (OC-Washington Redskins)
Jaguars GM Khan will most likely be looking for a coach that can refurbish Quarterback Blake Bortles. McVay could be the man needed to get Bortles back on the right track.
San Francisco 49'ers: Dave Toub (ST-Kansas City Chiefs)
After missing on the Cesario-McDaniels train, the 49ers grab the next best option for their GM and Head Coaching jobs. Chris Ballard is a well respected personnel man, and he could bring ST Coach Dave Toub with him.


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View previews and quick actions menus on iPhone
On the Home screen, in Control Center, and in apps, you can see previews, open quick actions menus, and more.
See previews and quick actions menus
In Photos, touch and hold an image to preview it and see a list of options.
In Mail, touch and hold a message in a mailbox to preview the message contents and see a list of options.
On the Home screen, touch and hold an app icon briefly to open a quick actions menu. If the icons start to jiggle, tap Done at the top right (iPhone X and later) or press the Home button (other models), then try again.
Open Control Center, then touch and hold an item like Camera or the brightness control to see options.
On the Lock screen, touch and hold a notification to respond to it.
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Photography Classes in Beasley TX
Interested in taking photography classes in Beasley TX? No matter if you are a professional, beginner, or hobbyist, the best way to improve your photography abilities is through hands-on training with professional instructors.
Texas features numerous recognized and accredited photography schools. Photography classes cover subjects such as lighting techniques, digital capture, outdoor photography, exposure, composition, and many other basic and advanced camera techniques. Becoming an expert photographer can result in a successful professional career or lifelong hobby.
There are numerous Photography Classes in Beasley TX:
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The annual Unity Day is set Sunday, Sept. 1, at Windsor Park on Windsor Avenue. The neighborhood event is slated to include a back-to-school supply drive, and basketball games. Festivities begin at 3 p.m.
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Westfield Historical Society's September First Wednesday Luncheon: "New Jersey Originals: The History of Innovation in New Jersey" with author Linda Barth.
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So I've admittedly had a PocketCHIP on my desk for several months now when I finally picked it up and decided to play around with it. The first thing that came to mind was mounting it to a wall somewhere and using it as a touch screen control panel. Problem is I don't want it to look like a little computer, I want it to look like a control panel. This means I don't want to launch software from the desktop I just want it to be there when I walk up to interface with it. In this article I'll show you how to display a UI on the PocketCHIP touch screen complete with buttons and sensor read outs. We'll write the GUI application in Python using TKinter and we will boot the PocketCHIP straight into our GUI application so it looks just like a control panel.
For this project I used:
- Pocket Chip(Duh!)
My Setup
I installed SSH on CHIP since it was not installed by default. I find this much easier than using the key board on PocketCHIP. It's usable but not as good as a real key board. Also I can use SSH to upload files to CHIP for an added bonus. I also highly recommend turning off power management on the CHIP as explained here, this will keep your SSH connection from bricking all the time when you let it sit idle.
You'll need smbus in order to control I2C devices from Python on PocketCHIP, unless you want to use low level C file calls(YUCK). So install SMBUS like this
sudo apt-get install python-smbus
TKinter comes pre-installed in Python so nothing to do there.
That is pretty much all I did to the stock PocketCHIP.
I created a github repo with the Python script that runs the UI on TKinter and the shell script that launches that Python script using crontab on reboot. Take a look here. There is not allot going on in the shell script. You will notice a shady sleep 30 at the top though. The reason for this is the PocketCHIP display is not ready when this script is ran by cron so we need to wait 30 seconds for the PocketCHIP to boot just a bit more. The Python code is pretty well commented, if I do say so myself, but if you have any questions on it please ask in the comments below.
SSH into PocketCHIP. You should be at /home/chip when you ssh in. If so create a directory there where we will put everything:
mkdir pyscripts
Go ahead and download the launcher.sh and Hello.py to your computer and then upload them to the PocketCHIP using SSH like this(note you need to be on your computer and not ssh'd into the chip when you do this):
scp <source> <destination>
<source> being the location of Hello.py or launcher.sh and <destination> being chipIPAddress/home/chip/pyscripts For more info please do a google search for SSH file upload and you will find all kinds of info.
Upload both files to the pyscripts directory on the PocketCHIP and we are ready to move one.
We need to make launcher.sh executable so navigate to the /pyscripts directory and enter:
chmod 755 launcher.sh
Now we need to tell crontab to run that shell script any time the CHIP reboots. On the CHIP SSH terminal enter:
sudo crontab -e
scroll down to the bottom of that file and enter:
@reboot sh /home/chip/pyscripts/launcher.sh
cron will now run this shell script any time the CHIP boots. This will launch our GUI application immediately without even displaying CHIP's desktop.
Finally reboot CHIP and it should go straight to the canned UI i created in TKinter:
sudo reboot
That's it. Pretty simple huh!?
Now feel free to go nuts customizing the UI with TKinter. You really can do quite a bit with it. I just put this really simple UI together to show how to get started.
Have Fun!


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(Top) The original WCW logo, (Bottom) The logo used from 1999 to 2001
WCW offices were located within the CNN Center.
|World Championship Wrestling
|Deactivated and renamed by AOL Time Warner, later merged with Turner Broadcasting System; selected assets purchased by the WWF
|October 11, 1988[1]
|Ted Turner
|One Centennial Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30303 United States
Area served
|Television, Internet, merchandise
Number of employees
|c. 150 (March 1998)[2]
|www.wcwwrestling.com (archived)
World Championship Wrestling Inc. (WCW) is a defunct American professional wrestling promotion. For much of its existence, WCW was one of the top professional wrestling promotions in the United States, and was a significant competitor to the dominant World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE).[3]
WCW was founded by Ted Turner in 1988, after Turner Broadcasting System, through a subsidiary named Universal Wrestling Corporation, purchased the assets of the nearly bankrupt major wrestling territory Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), which had aired on TBS. After initial success through utilization of established wrestling stars of the 1980s, the company appointed Eric Bischoff to executive producer of television in 1993. Under Bischoff's leadership, the company enjoyed a period of mainstream success characterized by a shift to reality-based storylines, and notable hirings of former WWF talent.[4] WCW also promoted multiple live events a year, and gained attention for developing a popular cruiserweight division, which showcased an acrobatic, fast-paced, lucha libre-inspired style of wrestling.[5]
In 1995, WCW debuted the live television flagship program WCW Monday Nitro, and subsequently developed a ratings competition now known as the Monday Night Wars against the flagship program of the WWF, Monday Night Raw. From 1996–1998, WCW surpassed their rival program in the ratings for 83 consecutive weeks, threatening to severely undercut their rival and disrupting the American wrestling hierarchy.[6] However, WCW then endured significant losses in ratings and revenue due to creative missteps in the late 1990s, and suffered from the fallout from the merger of Turner Broadcasting parent Time Warner and AOL.
Soon thereafter, WCW went out of business, and the WWF purchased selected WCW assets in 2001, including its video library, some wrestler contracts, and selected intellectual property, including the WCW name and championships.[7][8] The corporate subsidiary, which was retained to deal with legal obligations and reverted to the Universal Wrestling Corporation name, officially became defunct in 2017. Its headquarters were located in Atlanta, Georgia.[9]
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The name "World Championship Wrestling" was first used as a brand and television show title in 1982. Jim Barnett (who had worked for the World Championship Wrestling promotion in Australia) came to Atlanta, Georgia in the 1970s during an internal struggle over Georgia Championship Wrestling.[10] Barnett ultimately became majority owner of the promotion, and began using his previous employer's name for his new promotion's television program in 1982. The promotion was eventually purchased by Jim Crockett Promotions.
Influential wrestling magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated and its sister publications thereafter habitually referred to Jim Crockett Promotions as "World Championship Wrestling", "WCW" and most commonly "the World Championship area" and continued to do so until early 1988 when it began referring to the company solely as the NWA, reasoning that "it has become apparent that the NWA and the World Championship area are one and the same."[11][12]
However, it was not until November 2, 1988[13] that an actual, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)-affiliated promotion called 'World Championship Wrestling' appeared on the national scene. This entity was under the ownership of media mogul and cable-TV pioneer Ted Turner, based in Atlanta. While initially the new company was called the Universal Wrestling Corporation (launched October 11, 1988), very shortly following the purchase the decision was made to utilize the familiar "World Championship Wrestling" TV show name, as the brand name for this new promotion.
Leadership and booking
WCW went through various changes in business and creative leadership during its existence. Some figures, like Jim Herd and Kip Frey, were mere TV executives completely lacking in wrestling-promotion experience; others, like Bill Watts, Ole Anderson, and Dusty Rhodes had extensive experience in the business, but were so entrenched in the outdated "territory" ways of operating (which their respective careers had thrived under) that they were ineffective at growing WCW's largely regional audience, into a national—and international—one (as Vince McMahon had successfully done with the WWF).
While Eric Bischoff has received much criticism for some mistakes in judgment as Executive Producer (and later, WCW President), he combined an understanding of wrestling (largely gained as a staffer with Verne Gagne's American Wrestling Association) with a willingness to make the changes needed to raise WCW's profile with mainstream media, its target audience and especially, TV advertisers. These changes including moving some television tapings from Atlanta to Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida, and, signing a mix of veteran U.S. main-event performers, and younger stars from promotions around the world (e.g., Rey Mysterio, Jr.).
Some of the creative freedoms that Bischoff granted main-event-level talent hurt the promotion, as such performers were less-than-cooperative in making stars out of the young performers—even though doing so (known in the industry as "doing what's best for the business instead of for just yourself") has been a staple of the industry, worldwide, since its inception. Once Bischoff was relieved of his duties in 1999, Vince Russo (a former senior storyline writer for the WWF), came aboard as lead writer of all of WCW's storylines. Although Russo would not last long in this role (departing for the first time in January 2000), WCW opted to bring Russo and Bischoff back in April 2000, in hopes that the duo might re-spark flagging fan interest in WCW. The two, however, did not get along well and Bischoff soon resigned from the sinking company. It was only a few months later that Russo would also depart after suffering from a concussion at the hands of Goldberg (although he remained under contract for the rest of WCW's existence). Following Russo's departure, creative was handled by a booking committee which included John Laurinaitis and Terry Taylor.
WCW in other media
From 2000 to 2001, Monster Jam had a series of monster trucks based on wrestlers' names. These include nWo (2000), Sting (2000–2001), Nitro Machine (2000–present; currently Inferno), Madusa (2000–present) and Goldberg (2000–present; currently Max-D). The first to go was nWo, which only ran for a season. Next, all but Goldberg, Nitro, and Madusa were retired after the WCW sponsorship was lost. Nitro then became 'Flashfire', and then was converted into 'Inferno'. 'Madusa' has stayed the same since its creation, driven by its namesake Debrah Miceli. As for 'Goldberg', it was changed to 'Team Meents' in 2002, then into 'Maximum Destruction' (later shortened to 'Max-D'), which debuted in 2003 and continues to compete in the series and rivals the legendary Grave Digger in popularity on the circuit.
WCW also had a presence in NASCAR from the mid-1990s to 2000, sponsoring the #29 team in the Busch Grand National Series full-time and the #9 Melling Racing team in the Winston Cup Series part-time. In 1996, Kyle Petty's #49 car in the Busch Grand National series was sponsored by the nWo, and Wally Dallenbach Jr. briefly drove a WCW-sponsored for Galaxy Motorsports.
Several WCW video games were made in the 1980s and 1990s, including WCW Mayhem, WCW/nWo Revenge, WCW/nWo Thunder, WCW vs. the World, and WCW Backstage Assault. Several other games were made as well.
Sale to World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
In the early 2000s until the end of the year, a number of potential buyers for WCW were rumored to show interest in the company. Ted Turner, however, did not have influence at Time Warner prior to the final merger of AOL and Time Warner in 2001, and most offers were rejected. Eric Bischoff, working with Fusient Media Ventures, made a bid to acquire the company in January 2001[14] (shortly following the AOL/Time Warner merger), and it appeared that WCW would continue.
One of the primary backers in the WCW deal backed out after AOL Time Warner refused to allow WCW to continue airing on its networks; leaving Fusient to take that offer off the table while it attempted to bring a new deal around. In the meantime, the World Wrestling Federation founded W. Acquisition Company in late-2000 and began speaking to the new AOL Time Warner about acquiring the WCW brand. Jamie Kellner was handed control over the Turner Broadcasting division, and deemed WCW, along with Turner Sports as a whole, to be out of line with its image. As a result, WCW programming was cancelled on TBS and TNT, leaving Vince McMahon's company, which at the time had an exclusive deal with Viacom, free to acquire the trademarks, video libraries and a few contracts of World Championship Wrestling through its new subsidiary W. Acquisition Company and was renamed WCW Inc. afterwards.
During the sale, WCW was in litigation, with various lawsuits pending, and AOL Time Warner still had to pay various performers their guaranteed deals, as many had contracts directly with the parent company, and not with WCW. Since WCW Inc. had acquired select assets, the company that was once World Championship Wrestling was reverted to the Universal Wrestling Corporation once again.
Two separate subsidiary companies existed as immediate successors to WCW. WCW, Inc. is the WWE subsidiary established in Delaware in late 2000, initially as W. Acquisition Company, which holds the rights to the WCW video library and other intellectual property.[15] The former WCW entity, which retained liabilities not acquired by WWF, was renamed back to the Universal Wrestling Corporation;[16] it was listed as a subsidiary of Time Warner until 2017,[17] when it was merged into Turner Broadcasting System.[18] Its only purpose was to deal with old contracts and lawsuits.
At the outset of WCW's existence, as well as that of its predecessors, the company was strongly identified with the Southern style of professional wrestling (i.e., "rasslin'"), which emphasized athletic and competitive in-ring performances over the showmanship and cartoon-like characterizations of the WWF.[19] This identity persisted into the 1990s, even as the company signed stars whom their audience had only ever known as WWF-only stars (e.g., Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage). WCW dominated pro wrestling's television ratings from mid-1996 to 1998 in the U.S. (i.e., for 84 straight weeks) mainly due to its incredibly popular New World Order storyline; but thereafter, began to lose heavy ground to the WWF, which had successfully rebounded from the WCW threat with its edgy, antihero-driven "Attitude" era that ironically saw the rise of former WCW workers as WWF superstars such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Mick Foley and Chris Jericho, as well as fresh, young talent including The Rock. Stale story lines; unimpressive pay-per-view main event performances; a policy of vastly overpaying all headliners – and even many middle-tier performers – exorbitant, guaranteed salaries; questionable booking decisions; plus eventual and sudden spending restrictions (imposed by corporate parent Time Warner), combined to eventually lead WCW to start operating at a quickly-ballooning loss. As a result, AOL Time Warner sold the trademark for WCW's name and logo to the WWF for $2.5 million, in 2001. Shortly after the purchase, Vince McMahon purchased the entire WCW videotape library for an additional $1.7 million, bringing the final tally of World Championship Wrestling's sale to $4.2 million.
After the closure of WCW, two new wrestling promotions, World Wrestling All-Stars (WWA) and Xcitement Wrestling Federation (XWF), were formed in 2001. These companies took WCW performers who did not sign with the WWF after the merge. XWF hosted events until 2002 and WWA closed in 2003. The formation of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling by WCW's Jeff Jarrett in 2002 would take WCW's market position in the mid-to-late 2000's as the secondary wrestling promotion in North America, before it was overtaken by Ring of Honor in the mid-2010s.
WCW started out as a regional promotion in the late-1980s, focusing mainly on the Deep South. It started growing nationally a few years later, which led to its rivalry with the WWF – the major wrestling company left in North America (after almost single-handedly wiping out the old regional territory system it was born from). Even though WCW folded in 2001, its legacy lived on in the WWF. The WWF initially kept the WCW United States Championship, the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, the WCW World Tag Team Championship, and even the WCW World Heavyweight Championship active. Eventually, the titles were unified into their respective WWF counterparts. In 2003, by which time the World Wrestling Federation was renamed World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the company resurrected the U.S. title.
When Hulk Hogan returned to WWE, it billed him as "Hollywood Hulk Hogan" – his WCW nickname. In 2004, WWE brought back WCW's Great American Bash pay-per-view; also that year, it released Starrcade: The Essential Collection as a three-disc DVD set. In August 2009, WWE released a DVD set, The Rise and Fall of WCW.[20] Commemorating the 10th anniversary of purchasing WCW, WWE re-opened WCW.com, highlighting the history of the company that had once had the upper-hand in the professional wrestling marketplace, at one point, even threatening to drive WWE out of business. WWE released three documentaries showing highlights from WCW Nitro's history, The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro, The Best of WCW Monday Nitro Volume 2 and The Best of WCW Monday Nitro Volume 3.[21] All three documentaries are hosted by Diamond Dallas Page.
Though the Great American Bash pay-per-view has since been retired, WWE resurrected the Clash of the Champions name as a pay-per-view (WWE Clash of Champions). In 2017, WWE brought back Starrcade. Also that year, WWE brought back the WarGames match as part of their WWE Network series NXT TakeOver featuring their NXT brand.
WCW was a major focus in the WWE '12 video game released by THQ for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii in 2011. In the game's "Road to WrestleMania" Story Mode, many WCW superstars are featured (e.g., Arn Anderson, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Road Warrior Animal, Kevin Nash (a.k.a., Diesel in his initial WWF run), Booker T, and Vader).
WCW has also gone on to be featured in various modern WWE media. Various WCW programs can be seen on the WWE Network, including all episodes of WCW Monday Nitro, Select episodes of WCW Thunder from 1998-2000, most WCW pay-per-views, and every WCW Clash of the Champions. WWE also has dedicated a section of their website specifically for WCW programming directed from WCW.com.
|NWA Western States Heritage Championship
|A National Wrestling Alliance championship intended for mid-card wrestlers. It was used in WCW from 1988 to 1989.
|NWA World Heavyweight Championship
|The world title of the National Wrestling Alliance. It was defended within WCW from 1988 until 1993.
|NWA World Tag Team Championship
|The world tag team title of the National Wrestling Alliance. It was defended within WCW from 1992 through 1993.
|WCW Cruiserweight Championship
|The title was established under WCW in 1996 and would continue to be used after WCW's purchase by the WWF until March 2008, when it was retired as the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
|WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship
|The title was established under WCW in March 18, 2001 but was retired eight days later after the WCW's purchase by the WWF.
|WCW Light Heavyweight Championship
|The title was established under WCW in 1991 and was defended until September 1992, when the title was retired.
|WCW Hardcore Championship
|The title was established under WCW in 1999 and was defended until January 2001, when the title was retired later that year due to WCW being bought by the WWF.
|WCW International World Heavyweight Championship
|The second world title of WCW. It was established in 1993 under WCW and was defended until 1994, when it was unified with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.
|WCW United States Heavyweight Championship
|The second highest ranked title used in WCW. It was established in 1975 under NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and would continue to be used after WCW's purchase by the WWF until November 2001, when it was unified with the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Under World Wrestling Entertainment, the title was revived as the WWE United States Championship in 2003.
|WCW United States Tag Team Championship
|The title was established in 1986 under NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and was defended within WCW until July 1992, when the title was retired.
|WCW Women's Championship
|The title was established under WCW in 1996 and was defended until 1997, when the title was retired.
|WCW Women's Cruiserweight Championship
|The title was established under WCW in 1997 but was retired the following year.
|WCW World Heavyweight Championship
|The primary world title of WCW. It was established in 1991 under WCW and would continue to be used after WCW's purchase by the WWF until December 2001, when it was unified with the WWF Championship.
|WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship
|The title was derived from the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship of NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and was defended within WCW until 1991, when the title was retired.
|WCW World Tag Team Championship
|The world tag team title of the WCW. It was established in 1975 under NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and would continue to be used after WCW's purchase by the WWF until November 2001, when it was unified with the WWF World Tag Team Championship.
|WCW World Television Championship
|The title was established in 1974 under NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and was defended within WCW until April 2000, when the title was retired.
|Start date
|End date
|WCW Pro
|September 1998
|Also known as NWA Pro Wrestling and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
|WCW Saturday Night
|December 25, 1971
|August 19, 2000
|Also known as WCW Saturday Morning, Georgia Championship Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling
|Best of World Championship Wrestling
|WCW WorldWide
|April 1, 2001
|Also known as World Wide Wrestling
|WCW Clash of the Champions
|March 27, 1988
|August 21, 1997
|Also known as NWA Clash of the Champions
|WCW Main Event
|January 21, 1988
|January 3, 1998
|Also known as NWA Main Event
|WCW Power Hour
|June 23, 1989
|March 5, 1994
|Also known as NWA Power Hour
|WCW All Nighter
|March 6, 1994
|January 10, 1995
|WCW Prime
|February 6, 1995
|WCW Monday Nitro
|September 4, 1995
|March 26, 2001
|WCW Thunder
|January 8, 1998
|March 21, 2001
- ^ "Universal Wrestling Corporation". georgiacompanieslist.com.
- ^ "Eric Bischoff". Off the Record with Michael Landsberg. March 18, 1998. TSN.
Monday night is that one time during the week when I can forget that I'm the president of WCW, that I've got 150 employees to worry about.
- ^ Jericho, Chris; Fornatale, Peter Thomas (2007). A Lion's Tale: Around the World in Spandex. Grand Central. ISBN 0446408905.
[Bischoff] constantly trumpeted to anybody who would listen that Hogan and the nWo were the sole reason why WCW had pulled ahead of WWF in the ratings war. He never stopped to think that another reason may have been the hard work of the leprosy-afflicted cruiserweights.
- ^ "Sting". WWE.com. WWE. 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ Mudge, Jacqueline (2013). Billy Kidman. Infobase. ISBN 1438146469.
The cruiserweight division had become the most exciting aspect of WCW.
- ^ Bryan, Daniel; Tello, Craig (2015). Yes!: My Improbable Journey to the Main Event of WrestleMania. St. Martin's. p. 70. ISBN 146687662X.
WWE was looking to start a new cruiserweight division like the one that was popular in WCW.
- ^ Green, Jordan (December 14, 2005). "I was famous for getting beat up': The glorious and tragic story of Carolina wrasslin". YES! Weekly.
- ^ Assael, Shaun; Mooneyham, Mike (July 16, 2002). Sex, Lies and Headlocks: The Real Story of Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation. Crown Publishers. p. 252. ISBN 0-609-60690-5.
- ^ "The WWF's Light Heavyweight Division: The 10 Ways to Make it a success". Pro Wrestling Illustrated. London Publishing Co. 17 (12): 33. December 1997. ISSN 1043-7576.
The light heavyweight division, like WCW's cruiserweight division, can be a rousing success
- ^ "1980's TV Wrestling / 1970's - 1980's Mid-Atlantic Wrestling". tvparty.com.
- ^ Ratings Analysis, Pro Wrestling Illustrated May 1988
- ^ "NWA and WWF gain momentum - Is Wrestling Headed Towards A Two Party System?" Pro Wrestling Illustrated October 1987. Article contains copious examples of references to Jim Crockett Promotions as "World Championship Wrestling"/"WCW"/"the World Championship area".
- ^ "JCP 1973". Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ "Time Warner Sells Ailing WCW". Classic Wrestling Articles. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
- ^ "Subsidiaries of World Wrestling Entertainment, inc".
- ^ "Eudy v. Universal Wrestling Corporation inc". Findlaw.
- ^ "Worldwide Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies List" (PDF). Time Warner Inc. June 19, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 28, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ^ "Certificate of Merger". State of Georgia. December 17, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ Assael, Shaun; Mooneyham, Mike (July 16, 2002). Sex, Lies and Headlocks: The Real Story of Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Federation. Crown Publishers. p. 61. ISBN 0-609-60690-5.
- ^ Ross, Jim (May 3, 2009). "J.R.'s Place". J.R.'s Barbq. Retrieved May 13, 2009.
- ^ "WWE: The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol. 3". August 11, 2015 – via Amazon.
External links
- www.wcwwrestling.com WCW official website] (archived)
- Information at WWE.com
- DDT Digest - World Championship Wrestling Results and Commentary
- WWE.com's WCW World Heavyweight Championship History


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Stars: 5 out of 5
Pros: Charming characters and setting, great mystery
Cons: None
The Bottom Line:
New sleuth and her cat
Charm their way into your heart
Solve great mystery
Cats, Clues, and Killings
The instant I heard about the Cat Café mysteries, I was on board. After all, a mystery set on a summer resort island off the coast of Massachusetts? How could the book go wrong? Cat About Town is that series debut, and it lived up to my high hopes.
Maddie James is back on Daybreak Island for her grandmother's funeral. Thanks to an understanding business partner and owning her own business, she has taken extended time to be with her family, especially her grandfather, who is understandably taking the loss hard. She's even staying with him, and she's picked up a stray cat she found at the cemetery.
However, Maddie's grandfather is facing more than just his beloved wife's death. Frank O'Malley wants to buy his house, tear it down, and turn the location into a centralized rental location. Frank happens to be the president of the local chamber of commerce, and is used to being able to throw his weight around to get what he wants. However, the house has been in the family for generations, and Maddie is immediately as upset as her grandfather at the thought of selling.
So, Maddie goes to confront Frank. When he repeats his veiled threats, Maddie begins plotting ways to stop him. However, that becomes unnecessary when Maddie's new cat leads her to Frank's body during the start of summer food stroll. With the police considering Maddie and her grandfather as prime suspects, Maddie feels the need to find some new suspects. It seemed that many people didn't like Frank, so there is no shortage of them. But who killed him?
You might be wondering how the cat café comes into play. Heck, you might even be wondering what it is. That unfolds as the book progresses, so I'm not going to spoil anything for you here. I will say it isn't what I expected, but I'm okay with that.
The book starts out strongly with Maddie getting hints of the trouble brewing. There are several explosive scenes before Frank is killed, and once Maddie finds the body, we are really off and running. The clues and twists kept me guessing until the very end. I didn't know who the killer was until Maddie figured it out, but once she did it made perfect sense.
Maddie is a warm and friendly main character, and it's hard not to fall in love with her right away. Her grandfather is charming, and their relationship is wonderful. There is the beginning of a love triangle here. I have a feeling I know which way things will go, and fairly quickly, too, but I'm anxious to see if I am right.
Then there's JJ, the cat that Maddie rescues. If he doesn't completely melt your heart, there is something seriously wrong with you.
I also loved the island setting as much as I thought I would. It's a wonderful way to enjoy a vacation for free. This is the kind of town you visit and wish you could stay. Thanks to the series, now you can, getting an insider's eye to what life is really like on an island dependent on tourists.
Cat About Town is a fun book that will leave you anxious to find out what happens next to Maddie and the rest of your new friends. Snuggle in with your favorite cat and get lost in a wonderful debut.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book


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Hey everyone! Just thought while we have some prospects we are hopeful will join the Kings in the NHL this season, there are many more whose growth (or regression) we can continue to monitor. The season has started for some European players already, so why not have a thread where we can monitor them?
Once I have more time, I can try to make a clean presentation, unless someone else wants to take it up. I just want to talk prospects!
Rasmus Kupari is playing on Karpat, and I'm still trying to get an understanding of this. Apparently Karpat is in two leagues. There's Liiga (which is the Finnish League), and that is still going through preseason until September 14th. However, Karpat is also playing in the Champions Hockey League. This league looks like a collection of European teams from different leagues, and they only play a couple times a month. Anyway, Kupari has 4 assists in 2 CHL games.
Here are some highlights; he's #19
Another highlight on Twitter
Bulat Shafigullin is playing in the first game of the season for the KHL for Neftekhimik. According to the roster he was on the opening line/first line. They lost 1-0.
Alexander Dergachev was benched the first game of the season for SKA St. Petersburg, but is playing on the 3rd line in game 2. Currently they are down 4-3.
Speaking of SKA St. Petersburg, there's another Kings prospect (possibly) if he even counts on there: Nikolai Prokhorkin. He is on the same team and scored a goal in the first game for the team, but he didn't play tonight.


text: Last week I bought a set of towels. The tag said 'Made in Bangladesh.' They were the roughest cheapest thinnest towels I have ever purchased. Now that might be a problem for some, but it wasn't for me. When I was growing up we didn't have much money so our towels were pretty well worn out and they were line dried which meant they were also rough. I don't really like big fluffy towels. I like thin rough towels like I grew up with, but only in summer do I line dry them. Never fear. If you come to my house, I keep big fluffy towels for my guests!~ Welcome to the ever changing world of consumer goods in America. What you buy equates with poverty more and more every day. Some on here should really like that.


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Feed Acidifiers Market by Type, Livestock, Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018
24 Mar, 2014, 11:00 GMT
DUBLIN, Ireland, March 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h6rwd7/feed_acidifiers) has announced the addition of the "Feed Acidifiers Market by Type, Livestock, Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018" report to their offering.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 )
Feed acidifiers are organic compounds that are combined with basic feed mix to improve their overall growth and reduce feed costs. These help in improving the rate of weight gain, improve gut health, maintain level of microflora in intestine, and improve feed digestion. A variety of feed acidifiers are available, which are used in different quantities and concentrations depending upon the type of animal. The type of feed acidifier that is mostly used in feed grade of animals is propionic acid.
Europe and Asia-Pacific are the largest consumers of feed acidifier in the world. Growth observed is particularly high in emerging countries such as China, India, and Brazil, because of industrialization, and rising protein and meat consumption. U.S. is the largest market in North America for feed acidifiers.
The market of feed acidifier, by type was worth $1,949.9 million in 2012 and is projected to be $2,616.7 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.2%. The feed acidifier market is growing steadily due to increase in demand for protein-rich products and increasing meat consumption. The other driving factors for the market are the increasing awareness among farm owners towards role of feed acidifiers in bringing the overall feed cost down and the increasing use of acidifiers in treating animal diseases. The restraining factor for the market is the growth of substitute products such as metabolic peptites, microflora enhancers and herbal products. However, new technology in the feed acidifier segments such as encapsulations and coatings provide future opportunities to the market.
Key participants in the global feed acidifier market are BASF SE (Germany), Kemira OYJ (Finland), Kemin Industries (U.S.), Impextraco (Belgium), and Yara International (Norway).The feed acidifier market is witnessing rapid developments in the areas of product innovation and new technologies, with a focus on increasing efficiency in livestock production. Leading companies are focused on expansion of the business across regions and setting up new R&D centers for carrying out extensive research. Large amount of investments are made by European companies in the Asia-Pacific region to set up new production units to cater to the rising demand in Asia.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Executive Summary
3 Premium Insights
4 Market Overview
5 Feed Acidifiers Market, By Livestock
6 Feed Acidifiers Market, By Type
7 Feed Acidifiers Market, By Geography
8 Competitive Landscape
9 Company Profile
Companies Mentioned:
- Basf Se
- Biomin
- Corbion Purac
- Impextraco
- Jefo Nutrition Inc.
- Kemin Europa.
- Kemira Oyj
- Novus International
- Perstorp Holding Ab
- Yara International Asa
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/h6rwd7/feed_acidifiers
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I experimented with the Compaq Armada M300 at the recommendation of Joe Touch's group at ISI.
General impressions: It's a nice laptop and works well with Linux and FreeBSD.
- light weight (about 3 pounds) and reasonably small size
- no longer (as of May 2002) being manufactured
- the built-in modem is a Winmodem
- have to pay for Windows
Machine stats for the M300: Pentium-II 600MHz, 64MB memory (default, expandable to 320MB), ATI 3D Rage LT Pro video, audio is ES1978 Maestro 2E, internal Winmodem (Lucent LT WinModem), internal Ethernet Intel Ethernet Pro 100 (82557). BIOS TBD
Disclaimer: PC models change very quickly, what's on this page may not have bearing on later models. YMMV.
Installation: I haven't installed linux, but the machine booted RedHat Linux 7.2 from a 30GB hard disk I'd installed on a different machine. My expectation is that installation with the CD-ROM on the mobile expansion unit would be straightforward.
RedHat 7.2 autoconfigures the video, audio, USB, and touchpad without problem.
Power management: suspend works fine out of the box. Hibernation goes to a windows disk file and so doens't work for me without a Windows partition.
The modem is a "win"modem. The drivers at uni-stuttgart build fine. I haven't tried them out yet.
Others here at ISI regularly use these machines fine under FreeBSD 4.x.


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what do you do for pleasure, to relax, unwind?
i drink coffee, and i make stuff.
what do you do for mind raveling self torture?
i knit socks. (( **i try))........{{this is the entrelauc method, anybody know about it? don't compliment, this is totally not my sock. i wish, its on ravelry.}}
i have knitted them before. (well, one) but yesterday my attempt was on a child's sock. there are a few barriers which i will put forth. number one, the yarn i am working with is yes gorgeous and earthy and handdyed. it is also about the size of a thin dental floss. number two, the needles are four slippery metal size 2's which actually make very good dartspear weapons when thrown across the room. (mine stuck into the beanbag quite dangerously when it was thrown). number three, is the reason it was. i thought they were looking rather big - - when the time came to divide off and shape the heel (about 20rows into) i realized i had awesomely incurredTEN extra bonus stitches than my pattern had so kindly demanded of me. How did that happen? I asked Angela. She did not answer. She had already gone into remainsilentthrowyourneedle mood.
i'm gonna open up a crafts shop one day. called DARNIT. get it?
and i ain't sellin' socks.
and the next time somebody says " so in so needs socks" i'm gonna sent them to SMARTWOOL.


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- use of many Blue Flag and/or private beaches
- activities such as water sports
- access to sun loungers, cabanas and more
- on site beach bars and restaurants
- free shuttle buses to reach the beach
Don't miss: Club Magic Life*, SuneoClub* & Premier Holidays*
First Choice family holidays
A family holiday with First Choice includes everything you could wish for, from age appropriate kids' clubs operated by fully trained staff to specially created menus and buffets . When you book an all inclusive family holiday with First Choice, you can also benefit from the free kids' places on offer at many resorts as well. Book a family holiday and you can count on the following:
- limited number of free kids' places
- family rooms/suites sleeping up to five people
- creches, kids' clubs and teen activities
- many water parks and outdoor adventures included
- kids' menus and buffets
- staff with DBS checks, NVQ qualifications and first aid training
Whether you opt for some peace and quiet while your little ones are being well looked after, or enjoy family days out at water parks and on excursions, First Choice lets you savor memorable holidays with all the trimmings for all the family and every budget.
Don't miss: Holiday Villages* & SplashWorld*
First Choice adults only holidays
Whether you have kids or not, an adults only escape can be just the ticket, and First Choice has plenty of all inclusive options for those after some peaceful R&R. Think modern and sophisticated designer hotels, gourmet restaurants, and challenging activities such as cooking classes, golf and cycling. You could, of course, choose to do nothing but simply relax by the pool or on the beach for a truly indulgent adults only break.
While luxurious accommodation is plentiful, there is also loads to suit those after an all inclusive break without the big price tag. Booking your adults only all inclusive holiday is another good way to cut the cost. All First Choice adults only holidays include options for the following:
- stylish bars and restaurants
- collection of spa treatments
- exciting excursions and activities
- plenty of evening entertainment
Don't miss: Premier Holidays* & Club Magic Life*
First Choice luxury holidays
Luxury comes in all shapes and sizes at First Choice, with top rated resorts for families, couples and groups offering fabulous, unforgettable all inclusive holidays. Expect the very best service, fine dining, and elegant accommodation with the following extras:
- excellent suites, some with private pools or Jacuzzis
- tempting choice of exotic destinations
- on site spas and fitness centres
- 24 hour room service and butlers
- private taxi transfers often included
Don't miss: Premier Holidays* & Club Magic Life*
First Choice long haul holidays
Giving you a true taste of the exotic, First Choice has a host of wonderful long haul all inclusive holidays for those looking to travel a little further afield. From Aruba and Mauritius, to Thailand, Mexico, and the latest additions of Costa Rica and Sri Lanka, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to booking a long haul getaway. Accommodation ranges from three to five star when you holiday long haul.
Other holidays from First Choice
On top of the hugely popular selection of beach, family and luxury holidays, First Choice also offers a number of deals to resorts with specific attributes. Can't truly unwind until you've had your first massage of the holiday? No worries - an all inclusive holiday with First Choice gives you the chance to book a resort with a dedicated spa and relaxation centre*.
If sport's more your thing, then make for one of First Choice's activity packed resorts* with everything from cycling and archery, to water skiing; something for all ages.
Please note: you may have to pay an extra fee for any spa or sport service depending on the package you book.
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First Choice holiday collections
First Choice is committed to offering the very best all inclusive service to every one of its 30 million customers. To achieve this, it has created specially curated collections of resorts* to meet the differing needs of discerning holidaymakers.
Holiday Villages
Holiday Villages from First Choice are dedicated to giving families an unforgettable time away, with every facility and amenity you could possibly wish for to hand. From family rooms and special catering options, to kids' clubs, play areas, teaching academies, and activities, there's so much to keep children entertained while you relax by the pool. Age appropriate games and entertainment are hosted by fully qualified and certified staff, giving you extra peace of mind.
Holiday search
Holiday Villages may be family focused but they're also highly sophisticated with loads for adults too: think gourmet dining and entertainment just for adults, from live music to comedy. You'll find Holiday Villages in destinations across Europe and North Africa.
- Book online & save up to 10% on First Choice Holiday Villages
- Destinations include Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, Spain & Turkey
- Also save with FREE child places & low deposits
An all inclusive holiday at one of First Choice's SplashWorld properties guarantees fun for all the family. Book a stay at a SplashWorld resort and your holiday automatically includes entry to either a water park on site or one nearby. As well as the great service and style of the resorts, you will be able to try the many different rides available for a variety of ages. From slides and wave pools, to lazy rivers and kids' play areas, there's something for everyone.
Holiday search
To help you work out which hotel and water park would best suit you, look out for the breakdown of rides, including Splashers (play pools and splash zones for two to four year olds), Sliders (slides and more for five to 11 year olds), and Thrillseekers (fast paced rides for older children and adults).
Choose from destinations in Europe, North Africa and the Dominican Republic, where most SplashWorld holidays from First Choice also include access to kids' clubs and free wifi as standard.
- Book online & get up to 10% off First Choice SplashWorld
- Discount varies by time period, destination & departure airport
- Save on all inclusive holidays with FREE child places
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Club Magic Life
For the ultimate beach break, look no further than Club Magic Life all inclusive holidays from First Choice. Whether you're going as a family, couple or group, there's a seafront Club Magic Life resort for you, some with their own private beaches. Located in the Canaries and Egypt, everything here is geared around making the most of the beach and the great outdoors, which is why there's no chance of anyone getting bored.
You can enjoy round the clock service, option to get to stuck into detailed sports programmes, activities such as cycling and volleyball, water sports, wellness treatments, and late night entertainment from well known DJs and performers.
There's also a dedicated Club Magic Life Kids' club for three to 12 year olds. While many activities come as part of your package, it's always worth checking the small print to find out what is and isn't included.
- Book online & get up to 10% off TUI Magic Life resorts
- Discount varies by time period, destination & departure airport
- Travel before 31st October 2018 (inclusive)
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Being on a budget doesn't mean you can't indulge in an all inclusive break with First Choice, especially when it comes to booking a SuneoClub break. These holidays are designed to be affordable and accessible for all, with light and modern accommodation in great locations, mere metres from beautiful beaches. Ideal for groups, couples and families, SuneoClub resorts have everything you would expect from sizeable swimming pools to SuneoPlay indoor areas for kids in family friendly hotels.
Holiday search
You can pick and choose the activities you want to try, letting you tailor your holiday to your interests and budget. You'll find SuneoClub properties in Spain and Thailand, and all SuneoClub holidays include free wifi and plenty of international dining options.
- Book online & get up to 10% off First Choice Suneo Club
- Holidays to Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria & Thailand
- Discount varies by time period, destination & airport
As you may have guessed, a Premier all inclusive holiday from First Choice is all about life's little luxuries. All Premier resorts are four or five star rated, offering comfort and style away from home.
These designer abodes are well equipped with everything you could wish for from exceptional dining and spa treatments to exciting activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and more.
Holiday search
The best bit is that Premier holidays subdivide to give you an even more accurate way of finding the right hotel for you. Choose from Premier, Premier Luxury, and Premier Family resorts in locations across Europe and much further afield in places such as Mexico, Mauritius, Aruba, and Thailand.
- Book online & get up to 10% off First Choice Premier
- Discount varies by time period, destination & departure airport
- Travel before 30th April 2018 (inclusive)
Destinations with First Choice
From holiday favourites to adventurous enclaves, First Choice offers a diverse selection of destinations that you could visit on you next all inclusive holiday. Whether you're escaping on a summer holiday to Spain or seeking winter sun in Barbados, you'll find your own slice of paradise with First Choice.
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First Choice short haul destinations
First Choice has a wealth of short haul holidays and resorts for all budgets. From the long, hot, sunny days of summer, to the warm, bright days of winter, Europe, the Med and North Africa are all within easy reach of the UK. You could be exploring the sun, sea and sand of places in the following countries:
- Africa: Cape Verde, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia
- Europe: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
First Choice long haul destinations
If you're after platinum, palm tree lined beaches strewn with coconuts and glistening in the tropical sun, then a long haul all inclusive holiday with First Choice is for you.
Flying long haul with First Choice has never been more enjoyable thanks to its increasing fleet of 787 Dreamliners, and your variety of destinations is also on the up, with new and exciting places added every year. You can book a long haul holiday to any of the following countries, be it for summer or winter sun:
- Africa: Mauritius
- Asia: India, Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
- Caribbean: Aruba, Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica
- Central America: Mexico, Costa Rica
Please note, most of the First Choice's long haul routes operate seasonally.
First Choice Cape Verde resorts
The beautiful archipelago of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean lies some 300 miles off the coast of Senegal, and is home to a diverse collection of 10 islands, each with its own character and appeal.
Known for its distinct lack of high rise development, pristine white sandy beaches, and crystal clear water, Cape Verde is a haven for water sports lovers, families and couples after some serious chill time.
First Choice holidays to Cape Verde incorporate resorts on two of the most popular islands, Sal and Boa Vista. You can book an all inclusive holiday to any of the following five resorts in Cape Verde:
- Sal: ClubHotel Riu Funana*, Melia Dunas Resort*
- Boa Vista: Royal Decameron Boa Vista*, ClubHotel Riu Karamboa*, Riu Touareg*
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First Choice Mexico resorts
Mexico is arguably the most accessible point of entry for those looking to experience a taste of the Caribbean. From luxurious resorts to seafront family friendly properties, an all inclusive holiday to Mexico with First Choice is a real, affordable, winner.
Deciding where to go however, could be the trickiest part of booking a holiday to Mexico, as you are spoilt for choice with resorts dotted along the Caribbean coast as well as the Pacific coast.
Mexico's Caribbean coast
The party rep of Cancun is well known but there's much more to Mexico's Caribbean coast than the loud and lively bars of this Spring Break favourite. From immaculate white beaches and warm, turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling and swimming, to exploring historic temples and visiting local markets, the Caribbean coast is littered with things to do and see all year round. When you book a holiday to Mexico's Caribbean coast, you can choose between the following resorts:
- Cancun: Secrets The Vine Cancun*, Excellence Playa Mujeres*, Sun Palace Cancun*
- Playacar: Riu Yucatan*, Iberostar Tucan*
- Riviera Maya: Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort & Spa*, Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun*, Grand Riviera Princess*
Mexico's Pacific coast
Mexico's Pacific coast has quite a different character to its Caribbean - you might say it's a touch more rugged with jungle lined beaches, sleepy towns and untouched bays just waiting for you to swim in. If you fancy this part of the world, check out the following resorts:
- Nuevo Vallarta: Dreams Villamagna*, Riu Vallarta*, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta*
- Puerto Vallarta: Melia Puerto Vallarta*, Now Amber Puerto Vallarta*, Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa*
- Punta de Mita: Iberostar Playa Mita*
First Choice Turkey resorts
Turkey is a big fish when it comes to all inclusive holidays, as First Choice operates many resorts along the southern coastal region from Izmir all the way to Antalya. There really is something for everyone and every budget in Turkey.
Given its location in the eastern Med, Turkey also enjoys some of the best weather for the longest period of time, making it popular for beach holidays from May right through to late October, all within four to five hours of the UK.
- Browse last minute holidays to Turkey with First Choice
- Book late deals on all inclusive holidays in the next few weeks
- Filter deals by departure airport, rating, price & more
From expansive family friendly resorts right on the beach to romantic, adult only retreats with all the opulent extras you could wish for, a First Choice holiday to Turkey offers something for everyone. Blending great weather with history, culture, beaches, and stunning scenery, you can visit any of the following regions of Turkey:
Flights with First Choice
When you book an all inclusive holiday with First Choice, you will fly to your chosen destination with TUI, which is also part of the TUI group.
When you fly on a short or medium haul flight with TUI you can pick and choose what you'd like to enjoy during your journey. From choosing your seat in advance to ordering in flight meals and excess baggage, you can take control of your flight with First Choice in your online profile section.
Long haul holidaymakers can look forward to reclining in comfort on one of the airline's new 787 Dreamliners. You can choose from Economy and Premium cabins, tailoring your flight to suit you with extras such as seats with added legroom and excess baggage. All long haul flights over seven hour include meals as standard, and First Choice bookings include a minimum of 20kg luggage.
Visit our dedicated page to find out more about flying with TUI to find out more.
Whatever an all inclusive holiday is to you, you're likely to find it at First Choice. From fabulous family resorts to designer romantic retreats, First Choice has everything you could possibly want on your well earned break in the sun, no matter what your budget.
Always check to see what the latest First Choice discount codes for 2020/2021 are, as there are countless offers and online exclusives to help you save even more. Can't find what you're looking for? Head over to our complete collection of holiday deal and discounts.
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CASSTOWN — The Safety Committee of the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter recently sponsored a farm safety poster contest at Miami East Elementary.
Students in the second grade were given poster board and had to create a farm safety promotion poster. FFA members evaluated the pictures and awarded first place to each homeroom. The results are as follows:
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Last time we were in this division we had a journeyman striker that until that point had played at several clubs in Div 2 and 3 and done Ok but hadn't truly found his home until coming to Bolton. There are some comparisons that could be made to Le Fondre, he has been to a few clubs, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading and Cardiff to name a few, scored goals at most of them but then found himself out of the team or on the bench. The fans have taken to him and he wants to be here could ALF be a talisman for us same as Super John?
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This has been a very exciting and joyous week for us. We have adopted a new pup, Oliver Raylan Standard. He's a rescue dog from Mexico, but has been living in Washington the last few months. When we met him, there was a click. He was pretty calm for being somewhere around the six month mark and just seemed like he would fit in perfectly with Bleu. So far we've been right.
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Lowe's Provides 22,000 Free Thanksgiving Dinners to New York and New Jersey Families Impacted by Hur
Lowe's Provides 22,000 Free Thanksgiving Dinners to New York and New Jersey Families Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
35 Lowe's stores hand out traditional holiday meals to feed more than 136,000
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After providing critically needed supplies the past three weeks to help local communities caught in the destructive path of Hurricane Sandy, Lowe's stores took time out this afternoon to help fill another critical need. Lowe's distributed more than 22,000 free family-style Thanksgiving dinners to residents of the hardest-hit communities in New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joined Lowe's employees to help distribute free Thanksgiving dinners at Lowe's of Toms River, N.J., on Wednesday. (Photo: Business Wire)
Lowe's employee volunteers helped hand out the traditional holiday meals at 35 Lowe's stores in the most impacted communities. The teams at each location distributed 500 Boston Market heat-and-servemeals to local families. All Lowe's employee at those stores also received a free meal as a thank-you for their dedicated efforts to help their communities prepare for and recover from the storm.
"I recently had the opportunity to tour the area and see firsthand the tremendous loss suffered by so many families, including many of our own employees," said Robert A. Niblock, Lowe's chairman, president and CEO. "We're doing everything we can to help these communities get back on their feet, and food is still a critical need for so many people. We hope these meals can bring a moment of comfort for families who are enduring so many difficulties this holiday season."
The fully cooked meals were distributed to residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Each meal included fresh roasted turkey or ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn and rolls. Table Talk Pies of Worcester, Mass., donated more than 43,000 pies to be included in meals, and C.H. Robinson Worldwide provided transportation assistance. With each meal serving up to six, Lowe's provided enough Thanksgiving dinners to feed for more than 136,000 people in New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his family helped distribute dinners at Lowe's of Toms River, N.J., and members of his administration also volunteered to pass out meals at 20 Lowe's stores throughout the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo also expressed his appreciation for Lowe's immediate and long-term support as families continue to recover.
"This year, many families in New York will not be able to have their usual Thanksgiving dinners at home because of the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy," Gov. Cuomo said. "In response, Lowe's is distributing these traditional, ready-to-serve dinners to help families in the hardest-hit areas celebrate the holiday together. I thank Lowe's for their continuing commitment to help New Yorkers while we work to recover and rebuild our homes and communities."
In addition to the Thanksgiving meal distribution, Lowe's has committed more than $1 million to assist hurricane victims across the Northeast. Lowe's support includes a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross to provide food, shelter, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Lowe's also contributed a $250,000 grant to Rebuilding Together and a $100,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help Lowe's national nonprofit partners rebuild homes and clubs in the impacted communities. During the past two weeks, Lowe's Heroes also have distributed more than 100,000 pounds of free food and cleaning supplies in storm-battered communities across New York and New Jersey.
Individuals can team with Lowe's to help provide assistance by donating to the Red Cross at their local Lowe's store and at Lowes.com. Since partnering with the Red Cross in 1999, Lowe's and its customers have contributed nearly $24 million for disaster relief.
The following are the 35 Lowe's store communities where the free Thanksgiving dinners were distributed:
New York (13 participating stores)
|Bay Shore
Riverhead - South
|South Staten Island
|Brooklyn - Kings Plaza
|Northwest Staten Island
|Stony Brook
|Garden City
New Jersey (22 participating stores)
|Brick Township
|Cape May
|Jersey City
|Toms River
|East Brunswick
|East Rutherford
|Manchester Township
|West Windsor
|Egg Harbor Township
Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. The company's signature education grant program, Lowe's Toolbox for Education®, has donated nearly $5 million in grants to K-12 public schools every year since its inception in 2006. Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers support local community projects and our national nonprofit partners such as Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross. In 2011, Lowe's and the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation together contributed more than $32 million to support communities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. To learn more, visit Lowes.com/SocialResponsibility.
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