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The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission (OSCE SMM) in Ukraine has published in an operational report the information about the incident in the Kominternove area, where an SMM patrol came under fire.
The OSCE SMM in Ukraine confirmed that an incident with the use of small arms took place in the Kominternove area at 11.20 a.m. on Dec. 27, a representative of the OSCE SMM press service told reporters, noting that the small-arms fire had hit the place not far from an SMM patrol, which had been examining a shell crater. No SMM monitors were hurt, no OSCE vehicles were damaged, she said.
"The SMM crew had to leave the area right after the incident and returned to a base in Donetsk controlled by the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DNR)", she said, noting that the detailed information about the incident would be published in an operational report by the mission later.
Senior official with the DNR Defense Ministry Eduard Basurin said earlier that he had come under fire in the Kominternove settlement together with an inspection group, which included representatives of the OSCE SMM and the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of the ceasefire in Donbass.
Several VGTRK journalists have come under fire together with the OSCE monitors, the Rossiya 24 (VGTRK) television channel said.
For his part, Ukrainian presidential administration official Oleksandr Motuzyanyk accused the DNR militiamen of shelling the Ukrainian positions in the Kominternove area.
"Late in the evening illegal armed units have opened fire by mortars and anti-aircraft launchers in the direction of Ukrainian positions near the Hnutove village [Iliichevskyi district of Mariupol]. The time of shelling was chosen not accidentally, as in the course of the day the OSCE mission had been staying in this district, inspecting the Kominternove village for the presence of heavy weaponry belonging to illegal armed units there. And after the international monitors have left the district, the militants have opened fire on Ukrainian positions," Motuzyanyk said at a press briefing in Kiev on Dec. 27.
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Clerc Géneve : Passion in Luxury Watches
At the most expensive luxury watches and is one of the most exclusive designs representative brand Clerc Géneve to dazzle the eye with its watches continues. Passion for producing perfect watches of brand will remain from generation to generation with the watches of aims to move beyond the centuries the name. Luxury Watch design on the thinnest detail attention and hand labor, as well as complementing the new Clerc Géneve, does anyone know how to create a contemporary luxurious watch air as a brand.
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11-Day tour to Persia — Iran's Cultural Treasures
Iran tours reveal a fabulous insight into daily modern life in Iran. Together, we will explore fabled capitals of ancient empires with our expert Trip lecturer, well-spoken and experienced in sharing his native land with travellers. Stroll in magnificent Persian gardens that trace their design principles to the days of Cyrus the Great. Mingle with local residents and vendors in three colourful markets including the only bazaar in the world recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover Pasargadae and Persepolis, cities of the Achaemenid Empire that rank among the world's greatest sites of antiquity. Get to know the warm Iranian people as you dine in fine local restaurants we've selected for their delicious Persian food and friendly ambience.
Travel Itinerary
Important notes:
Note 1: Please note that this itinerary will change according to passengers' flight details and arrival time.
Note 2: The priority in sightseeing may be changed due to the time of your arrival, preference of your guide and also official and unofficial holidays of some museums.
Note 3: Check-in time for hotel is at 2:00 PM. According to your arrival time, if you need early check-in you must book an extra day.
After arriving in Tehran from Imam Khomeini International Airport our professional tour guide to the hotel where you can rest and have lunch at a local restaurant.
O/N Tehran
This morning we take you a World Heritage Site, the lavish Golestan Palace. Built during the Qajar Dynasty that rose to power in the late 1700's, this fabulous walled complex is centered on a landscaped garden with tranquil pools. Many of the elements you'll admire today date to the 19th century when local Qajari architects and artisans were looking to integrate traditional Persian style with elements of Western and Russian origin. The palace buildings are among the oldest in modern Tehran and they are still regarded as a crowning achievement of the Qajar era.
Time permitting, we can walk around Tehran Bazaar, few steps far from Golestan Palace. Continue along the Bazaar route, we go to the Timche Akbarian. Timche Akbarian dates back to almost 260 years from the Qajar era when its main purpose was for exchange and gold. Later it was developed into the first bank of Iran ran mainly by Jews who were the prominent residents of Oudlajan neighbourhood.
As of today, there's no bank or money exchange but the place has been delicately restored into a Dizi Sara and a tea house where tea comes in thin waist cups and along with sugar canes.
Dizi doubtlessly is one of the most delicious and traditional Iranian food. Eating it has a special custom. Dizi is a Mesopotamian stew usually made with lamb, chickpeas, white beans, onion, potatoes, tomatoes, turmeric and dried lime. Everything is mixed and cooked together.
In the afternoon, you'll go to see National Museum of Iran which is an institution formed of two complexes, including the Museum of Ancient Iran and Islamic Era. Tonight's dinner in a local restaurant offers a chance to experience daily Iranian life in Tehran.
We will also visit the Carpet Museum of Iran, home to a dazzling collection of Persian carpets collected from around the country and representing centuries of extraordinary art and skill.
O/N Tehran
DAY 3: TEHRAN – KASHAN 2 h 43 min (244 km)
Leaving Tehran behind, we'll travel south to Kashan to visit Bagh-e Fin Garden. This very early Persian garden reflects ancient landscaping principles that trace their roots to the time of Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE. Today, it's a delightful setting where you can meet young Iranian families who are out to enjoy their day. You'll also visit the historic
Today, it's a delightful setting where you can meet young Iranian families who are out to enjoy their day. You'll also visit the historic Borujerdi House here in Kashan. With fine decorative motifs handcrafted of stucco, impressive domes, wall paintings and inlaid mirror mosaics, this former merchant's home is regarded as a masterpiece of traditional Persian architecture. It also boasts 130-foot tall wind towers to catch lofty breezes that can cool the entire house.
Tonight you'll enjoy comfort and modern amenities in our classic a Boutique Hotel with its traditional courtyard and Persian-inspired style.
O/N Kashan
DAY 4: KASHAN – ABYANEH – ISFAHAN 3 h 31 min (269 km)
After breakfast drive to Isfahan, on our way to Isfahan, you will visit Abyaneh village. Abyaneh is known as the Red Village because of its red soil and houses. The houses of Abyaneh bear an ancient architectural style, featured by the use of clay as the construction material and latticed windows and wooden doors. Your overland journey continues to the Isfahan.
Your overland journey continues to the Isfahan.
As the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Empire, Isfahan was one of the world's greatest cities – architecturally striking, wealthy beyond imagine, and politically powerful with Europeans, Ottomans, Indians and Chinese coming to its court – the heart of a vast Persian Empire that stretched from the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq to the Oxus River in Afghanistan. Indeed, its grandeur inspired the rhyming proverb, Isfahan Nesf-Jahan (Isfahan is Half the World).
O/N Isfahan
Continue your exploration in Isfahan at another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Simple at first glance but wondrous in its rich detail and bold design, the Masjed-e Jāmé is another masterpiece of Iranian architecture, covering nearly 5 acres in the heart of this historic city. Its double-shelled ribbed dome was an architectural innovation that inspired architects throughout the Persian world, and its decorative elements reveal stylistic innovations spanning more than 1,000 years of Islamic art. This is one of the oldest congregational mosques in the country, and its construction and embellishment over the past twelve centuries illustrate a number of important periods in Islamic architecture.
This afternoon, your exploration continues in Meidan Emam Square. Evoking the Piazza San Marco in Venice and Beijing's Tiananmen Square, this 17th-century site is one of the largest public spaces in the world. Standing in its vast expanse, you can admire several of Iran's most venerated landmarks – all connected by a series of perfectly-proportioned 2-story arcades. Here in the square, you'll visit the 17th-century Shah Mosque, revered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and easily recognised by its magnificent tile-work and soaring cupola and minarets. In the Ali Qapu Palace, you'll marvel at its beautiful music rooms and the balconies where Safavid kings would sit to enjoy the polo matches unfolding in the square below.
You'll end your day exploring the Qeisarieh Bazaar that surrounds Meidan Emam Square. With hundreds of local vendors that specialise in traditional arts and crafts, it's a wonderful place to shop for pottery, enamel, jewellery and delicately inlaid board games.
Next up is Chehel Sotun Set in a landscaped and forested park in front of a tranquil reflecting pool, this graceful pavilion was built by Shah Abbas II for entertainment and court receptions. Entering through a portico with twenty slender wooden columns, you'll discover soaring halls embellished with frescoes, paintings and mosaics; the Hall of Mirrors is especially breathtaking! In the afternoon, you'll return to the center of town to continue exploring the shops and landmarks that surround
O/N Isfahan
DAY 6: ISFAHAN – YAZD 3 h 55 min (323 km)
Leaving Isfahan behind, your first stop this morning will be in Na'in, an ancient community with origins dating back to the 8th century.
At the local Ethnographic Museum, set in an erstwhile private residence of the Safavid era, you'll learn more about the region's cultural traditions.
Your overland journey continues to the small town of Meybod, where your first impression might be its striking monochromatic architecture of desert brick. But set along an ancient trade route, Meybod also offers a number of fascinating sites to visit including its caravanserai. Built in typical Safavid style, this ancient desert inn features verandahs, shaded passageways, and nearly 100 rooms – some of which are now used as artisan workshops. At the local icehouse, you'll learn about the thick clay construction and subterranean chamber that allowed local residents to have ice and food storage before refrigeration – even during the intense desert heat of summer! Continue to Yazd and check in to our hotel.
Tonight's dinner in a local restaurant offers a chance to experience daily Iranian life in a town that's smaller than Tehran or Isfahan. The ambience is a bit more laid back and the residents may seem a bit more reserved. But, you'll find them warm, friendly and eager to meet tourists. In Yazd, you'll stay in a Boutique Hotel with its traditional Persian-inspired style.
In Yazd, you'll stay in a Boutique Hotel with its traditional Persian-inspired style.
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Yazd is one of Iran's oldest continuously inhabited towns, its silhouette punctuated by minarets and the ingeniously-designed wind towers that capture desert breezes to cool homes during the hot summer months. Yazd is also the center of Iran's Zoroastrian community, which is where you'll begin the day's sightseeing.
At the Tower of Silence, you'll learn about one of the traditions of this ancient pre-Islamic religion: Until the mid-1900's, the dead were transported to this tower where they were left to decompose and be devoured by birds.
Zoroastrian tradition considers a deceased body to be "unclean" and this process of excarnation prevents contact with either fire or earth – both of which are considered to be sacred. At the still-active Zoroastrian Fire Temple, you'll see a flame that is said to have been burning for the past 1,500 years. It's an important pilgrimage site for the faithful and here our expert guide will offer additional insight into one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions.
In Amir Chakhmaq Square, you'll see a very impressive Hussainiya – a congregation hall for Shia commemoration ceremonies. With three tiers of recessed alcoves, all perfectly proportioned, its façade is one of the city's most photographed landmarks. Then visit the Friday Mosque, built in 1324, where you can gaze upon the tallest minarets in the country.
At Zendan-e Eskandar, you'll find an ancient domed structure with a deep, circular brick-lined pit that resembles a dungeon. According to legend, the complex was built by Alexander the Great to hold prisoners during his conquest of Persia. Others believe it was constructed by the Persians to hold Alexander himself.
Among the many other historic sites to be seen in Yazd are beautiful old homes and the Dowlat Abad Garden. Standing by the garden's long reflecting pool, you'll be shaded by ancient cypress trees. Ahead of you is an 18th-century hexagonal pavilion with a beautiful stained glass window and a graceful wind tower – the tallest in Iran. All around are flowering fruit trees and other ornamental plants and trees.
O/N Yazd
DAY 8: YAZD – SHIRAZ 5 h 15 min (442 km)
In the morning after breakfast drive to Shiraz. En-Route, visit Persepolis, Pasargadae and Naghsh-e Rostam (Necropolis).
The archaeological excavations of Persepolis rank with Ephesus and Pompeii as among the world's most impressive sites of antiquity. Among scholars of the ancient Persian world, it's regarded as a masterpiece of Achaemenid architecture, urban planning, construction and art.
Pasargadae was the first dynastic capital of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus II the Great, in Pars, the homeland of the Persians, in the 6th century BC. It was the capital of the first great multicultural empire in Western Asia. Spanning the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt to the Hindus River, it is considered to be the first empire that respected the cultural diversity of its different peoples.
This was reflected in Achaemenid architecture, a synthetic representation of different cultures. Naqsh-e Rustam is one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring ancient sites of the Achaemenid Empire, consisting of the colossal tombs of Persian kings dating back to the first millennium BC. It stands as a lasting memory of a once powerful empire that ruled over a significant portion of the ancient world.Continue to Shiraz and check in to our hotel.
O/N Shiraz
After breakfast will start your full day tour of Shiraz.
At first, you will visit Nasir-al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) few steps far from Vakil Bazaar. It built by the order from one of the lords of the Qajar Dynasty, Mirza Hasan 'Ali Nasir-al-Mulk, it took 12 years to complete in 1888. Its interior reveals a magnificent masterpiece of design with stunning colours. This is a space where light and worship intertwine. The mosque comes to life with the sunrise and colours dance throughout the day like whirling dervishes. It reflects on the ground, walls, the arches and the towering spires. It even reflects on the visitors as if a colourful ball is hit by the first sun ray and explodes to thousands of butterflies all around.
You will also visit Karim Khan Citadel. Built during the Zand Dynasty.
Then you'll have time to explore and shop in the bustling Vakil Bazaar, home to hundreds of stores, beautiful courtyards, and even an ancient caravanserai.
End your final day in Iran on a tranquil note in the beautiful orange-scented Narenjestan Garden, laid out in the 19th century during the Qajar Dynasty.
O/N Shiraz
DAY 10: SHIRAZ to TEHRAN
Shiraz is famous for its gardens and we'll visit the Eram Garden with its aromatic myrtles, beautiful flowers, fruit trees, and towering cypress (one of which is said to be 3,000 years old).
End your day in Shiraz on a tranquil note in the lovely garden tomb of Hafez, our most outstanding poet to feel the taste of Persian Literature. Hafez is one of the great poets who impressed everyone with his mastery. His poems give us a special feeling and the peace in his tomb is really outstanding.
You'll be escorted to the Shiraz International Airport this morning for your departure flight to Tehran. After arriving at Mehrabad International Airport our tour guide transfer you to the hotel.
O/N Tehran
You'll be escorted to the airport this morning for your departure flight.


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The present church was built 1774 - 1777 to the design of George Gibson on the site of earlier churches. Gibson's design incorporated the tower (1471-1512) of the medieval church.
The chancel, designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield, was added in 1881 when the nave was re-modelled in Victorian style. Major re-ordering took place from 1995.
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John Parkinson was a celebrated dentist living in London with a country retreat at Langley Lodge, Lewisham. He died in Oct 1840, the year the reclining dentist's chair had been invented. An entry can be found in St.Mary's burial register and his death was also recorded in the 'Gentleman's Magazine'.
The guild that had united the barbers and surgeons was dissolved in 1745, with the surgeons going their own way. Some barbers continued their dental ministrations and were designated "tooth drawers." A second group, referred to themselves as "dentists," while those who did all manner of dentistry were called "operators for the teeth." The first English book on dentistry, The Operator for the Teeth, by Englishman Charles Allen, was published in 1685; however, no other works on English dentistry were published until Thomas Berdmore, dentist to King George III, published his treatise on dental disorders and deformities, in 1768. In 1771 English surgeon John Hunter, famed as the father of modern surgery, published The Natural History of the Human Teeth, an outstanding text on dental anatomy. In 1856 English dentist Sir John Tomes led the formation of the first dental organization in England, the Odontological Society. It was through the activity of this group that the Royal Dental Hospital of London was established in 1858.
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Executive Report : Executive news
ArcGen Hilta has acquired the business and trading assets of lighting tower manufacturer and generator supplier Sandhurst Manufacturing Co Ltd (SMC). The SMC brand name will remain, and the company will continue to operate from its base in Gosberton, Lincolnshire.
ArcGen Hilta Chief Executive Mark Hodgkins told EHN that the development continues the policy of planned expansion implemented after parent company, Morris & Co, acquired ArcGen in September 2006. "We identified two strategic issues, namely to increase the existing customer base and expand the equipment offering. Hirers increasingly want to deal with fewer suppliers that have larger product portfolios, and the SMC purchase follows our acquisition of pump manufacturer Hilta, and our distribution agreements for BBA pumps, Allmand lighting towers and Addco variable messaging boards.
"We now have the opportunity to develop export sales for SMC's UK-manufactured products and this will, in turn, create additional markets for ArcGen Hilta's other ranges."
SMC International Sales and UK Account Sales Manager, Iain Curran, has become General Manager of the Gosberton site and has joined ArcGen Hilta's management team.
EHN understands that former owner Tim Dean continues to run Sandhurst Equipment Rental, the Kent-based supplier of hydraulic plant attachments.
SMC's flagship product is the TL-90 mobile lighting tower, which has a mast that automatically descends for safety if the handbrake is released. Designed for environmental friendliness, the machine's PowerTilt option enables precise rotation of the lighting heads. The range also includes diesel generators offered under the Genpac name.
Obart offers extended warranties
Obart Pumps is now offering a three-year guarantee on all Tsurumi submersible pumps, a range that it has distributed in the UK for more than 30 years. The products are popular for applications where performance and reliability are paramount, such as land drainage, sewage treatment and flood damage restoration.
"Tsurumi has always invested heavily in research and development of its products and we know they are built to last," said Obart MD Matthew Hill. "We are setting a benchmark in the industry and regular users of Tsurumi submersibles will not be surprised to know that we are backing this warranty 100%, at no extra cost."
• The September issue of EHN will include a dedicated Market Report on Pumps, Driers, Dehumidifiers and Flood Damage Restoration Equipment.
Speedy opens Edinburgh Supercentre
Scottish curling ace Eve Muirhead, skip of the GB team at this year's Winter Olympics, cut the ribbon to open Speedy's new Supercentre in Edinburgh recently, the hirer's first such depot in Scotland. 15,000ft2 in size, it will provide a very broad product offering, including small tools, lifting and survey equipment, light plant and fencing.
General Manager Leigh Cummings, says, "Being located at the heart of the city, the Superstore will enable us to serve a much wider region." Three of Speedy's existing seven branches in and around Edinburgh have closed, with staff transferring to the new centre. Also at the opening were, from left, Speedy MD for Scotland John Cummings, David Graham, UK Hire MD, and Depot Manager Ryan McGurk.
"Increasingly, we are serving markets that expect a product offering that is more than tools and equipment," David Graham told EHN. "Our aim is to understand what customers need and deliver it as efficiently as possible. Where appropriate, consolidating resources in Supercentres is a way of achieving this." Speedy opened its first such facility in Stoke earlier this year, and plans to have more than 30 throughout the UK by 2012, complementing its traditional depot network.
TowerLight UK established
TowerLight srl, the Italian-based manufacturer best known for its range of lighting towers, has established a sales and service support operation in the UK, located in Milton Keynes. Unsurprisingly, the company will trade as TowerLight UK Ltd and is based in a 15,000m2 facility in Garamonde Drive, Wymbush. According to highly experienced International Sales Managers, Paul Hay and Ray Caulfield, who will head up the new operation, "this new facility will ensure that we can fully support our current customers and aid our expansion plans to extend the TowerLight range of equipment across the UK and Ireland. This central location is less than an hour from London, enabling us to reach most TowerLight users' products swiftly and efficiently. A complete stock of spare parts is available from Milton Keynes, and we also provide maintenance and repair facilities. On site repairs will be carried out by approved, independent service agents."
The full TowerLight range of lighting towers will be available from this location, together with its range of super-silenced contractors' pumps from 4-12in. The company has also appointed Martin Dickson as Pump Sales Manager to head its developing pump sales activity. In addition, TowerLight will start to distribute products manufactured by a new division, trading as DF Ecology. This activity designs and develops products described as "innovative construction site machinery that incorporates a range of environmental features." The DF range currently comprises the Dust Fighter dust suppression range and the WW220 wheel wash cleaning system. The Dust Fighter DF7500MB recently won the European Rental Association Rental Product of the Year Award for 2010.
AWS welcomes The Princess Royal
The Princess Royal showed a keen interest in the products and services offered by Chorley-based Adlington Welding Supplies (AWS) when she visited the company at the beginning of July.
"The idea of the Princess coming to see us was first mooted six months ago," Director Howard Turner told EHN. "The Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire's office wanted to visit businesses in the county that are involved with the preparations for the London Olympic Games. We were surprised and delighted when it was eventually confirmed.
"Princess Anne met all 30 staff before putting on safety spectacles to watch a welding demonstration. She later unveiled a plaque commemorating her visit. She showed genuine interest in our family owned business, and her visit will be a day to remember for all our staff."
AWS has hired mobile welding equipment, Mig welders and consumables such as rods and wire to contractors working on the main Olympic stadium and the Aquatics Centre. Pictured with the Princess at the unveiling are, from left, AWS Finance Director Mark Hunt, Howard Turner and his brother, Director Nigel Turner.
Multi-coloured Belle
Following an exclusive invitation from Belle Group MD Ray Neilson, EHN seized the opportunity to visit the company's manufacturing facility in Sheen, Derbyshire, for a preview of its latest product developments, including several from the ranges of parent company Altrad, which acquired Belle last year.
The Fort Cosmo wheelbarrow is now available in four new eye-catching colours, specifically for the UK market. UK & Ireland Key Accounts Executive, Samantha Johnson, who played an important role in creating the new range, believes the lime, lavender, blue and pink hues will appeal to fashion conscious gardeners and people with horse stables. She adds that hirers can offer them as retail items. 16 fit on a Euro pallet and they can be delivered in mixed colours.
Also new is the first specifically Belle-branded barrow, the 100-litre Warrior, finished in the company's traditional orange livery. Ray Neilson describes it as "ideal for contractors, as it has a virtually indestructible high-density polyethylene tray that is easily cleaned and enables bricks and materials to be loaded quietly. The deep-tread tyres resist punctures and a heavy-duty electroplated frame is incorporated.
It is perfect for use with Belle's popular MiniMix 150 mixer."
Other newcomers include the 85-litre Weekender, which has a galvanised tray and uses the same frame as the Cosmo, and the
100-litre TK-100, nicknamed the Rancher, which is dark green and suitable for gardening and light construction use. There are also three additions to the Limex barrow line-up: the Garden 80 for homeowners, the Standard 85 for building contractors, and the larger Standard 100.
Belle is also introducing a number of staircase tower systems utilising Altrad's 'contur' compact, modular scaffolding range. "This represents a great opportunity for hirers who do not offer conventional system scaffolding," says Ray. "It enables them to benefit from demand for the kind of access solution required during refurbishment work at schools, hospitals, houses and other buildings, as well as at loading bays. These products are typically needed for several weeks at a time."
• Belle will display some of these new products at IOG Saltex in Windsor, from 7-9 September. Details of launches from other companies are included in our Gardening & Grounds Care Market Report.
Hilti creates new General Manager role
Gareth Lewis has been promoted to the newly created role of General Manager Great Britain & Region Head of Northern Europe for Hilti. The position, which replaces and expands on the preceding Managing Director's role, will see him initiate a new hub responsible for sales, marketing and purchasing across several countries, including Great Britain, Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
Gareth joined Hilti in 1999 and was previously General Manager South in North America. Prior to that he held senior positions for the company in the US, Europe and Great Britain. "Despite the recession, Hilti is in a very strong position in terms of brand, product innovation and project expertise," he said. "By utilising our strengths in key areas, such as supply chain management, technical support and Health & Safety, with products designed to minimise risks associated with dust, working at height and HAV, I see strong growth potential."
Ammann's Show success continues
Ammann Equipment continues to enjoy a steady stream of orders as a direct result of exhibiting at this year's Executive Hire Show. It recently delivered four Yanmar SV15PR minis and three Yanmar ViO30 zero tail swing machines to Harrison Hire & Sales based in Milford, Surrey.
"Our customers have been asking us for a true 3 tonne mini," said MD Francis Harrison, who is pictured, left, receiving the machines from Ammann's South East Regional Sales Manager, Gary Wingrove. "Having seen the 3270kg ViO30 at the Show, with its massive cab and impressive dig depth, it ticked all the boxes. This is the first zero tail swing machine in our fleet, and as its movement is contained within its tracks, it reduces the risk of damage.
"I have owned Yanmar B15 minis from the earliest days of Harrison Hire, and they have always proved reliable. When I wanted to expand the fleet, the 1535kg SV15, which has reduced tail swing characteristics, was the obvious choice."
EHN Special Correspondent Ben Colledge, on work experience, talks with Artisan Hire's Chris Comer.
Celebrating 10 years this September, Artisan Hire, like most independent hirers, has been affected by the recession. According to Chris Comer, "It has affected us in some ways, but not in others. In November 2008 at the depth of the recession we experienced one of our best months, yet the early part of 2009 was actually our worst period. Since then business has recovered relatively well.
"We are continuing to invest heavily in new equipment. We have purchased a fleet of JCB mini excavators, both 1.5 tonne 8014s and 800kg Micros. We have also purchased a new delivery vehicle from KFS Special Vehicles. This has proved a very useful addition as it delivers our larger plant and also because you can load mini excavators straight onto the lightweight beaver tail body. We have also purchased a fleet of GenSet generators with outputs from 6-20 kVA."
A particular purchase at this year's Executive Hire Show was a Kanga mini skid steer loader from distributor Red Band. "We purchased the Kanga because it has both good customer demand and hire rate, since it can be used for various applications and is adaptable with many attachments. For example, it can drill a large quantity of holes efficiently, which is ideal for fencing contractors."
Artisan has also made additional investment in powered access equipment. It has added Power Towers, from Red Band, and a Genie TZ34-20 trailer-mounted platform. "Access equipment is certainly the way forward and we will definitely be investing in more access equipment in the future."
Pop-Up appoints Leach Lewis
Pop-Up Products has appointed Leach Lewis Industrial, the new sales division of Leach Lewis Plant, as its southern England distributor for the Pop-Up and Pop-Up+ push-around scissor lifts. Leach Lewis will also offer the new Pop-Up Push series when it enters production later this year.
Leach Lewis, which is based in Waltham Cross, has established a specialist low-level access sales and customer support team, which will be assisted by the nationwide Pop-Up spare parts service provided by IPS (Independent Parts and Service). The company has also invested in demonstration models to assist in developing new sales opportunities.
Wacker Neuson and Caterpillar partnership agreement
Munich-based Wacker Neuson SE and Caterpillar of the US have signed a 20-year agreement regarding the design, distribution and support of Caterpillar mini excavators up to 3 tonne. Wacker Neuson will begin manufacturing the machines, which will be Caterpillar designed and branded, from mid-2011 at its Austrian factory in Linz.
Caterpillar currently offers three models in this size range. The new line-up will comprise seven machines from 0.8 tonne upwards, and will be clearly differentiated from comparable Wacker Neuson models. Both companies believe that the partnership will enable them to spread the costs of developing and manufacturing across higher volumes.
It is with great sadness that we report the death of Richard Macleod, at the age of 54. He died of heart failure whilst on holiday in Morocco.
Richard had worked for the Youngman Group since 1997 as National Account Manager, with responsibility for Speedy Hire and Brandon Hire.
In addition he acted as a Quality Auditor for the company. He was widely acknowledged as an expert on towers and ladder use. Richard had held senior positions at Marwood and Action Plant, and was a director of his own plant hire company in his early career.
His knowledge was also put to good use in the Ladder Association, where he was Chairman of the Training Committee, and at Youngman, excelling at devising product solutions and incorporating modern technology. We extend our sympathies to his wife, Patricia, and his son, Russell.


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Today was the slowest day yet. I slept in, then went to breakfast in the hotel. (UPDATE: In case you're wondering about the hotel, it's the Hotel Ibis: Earl's Court. I just recently learned that in the K-ON! movie that was released the very same month that I was in London, the girls actually stay in the Hotel Ibis: Earl's Court! You have no idea how excited I was when I learned that!)
The big event for today was the New Years Day Parade, in downtown London. If I were to give a quick description of the entire parade, I would say "Marching Bands":
Anyway, there were some people on horseback:
Also of note was the steampunk horse:
Batman showed up, riding his... Bat-trike, I guess:
While were were there, I managed to find a carving of my face on one of the buildings:
It started to rain, so we called it quits and went back to the hotel before it was over. We killed some time at the hotel, reading and taking naps, before going out again. Actually, I watched The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, which was a very well done movie. Although I'm not too sure about the ending. I'll think about it.
Yesterday, on the train from Manchester, we met a nice man. It turned out that his name was Paul Rowan, a sports reporter for The Sunday Times, and he had been at the Manchester United game. We talked to him for a bit, and today we picked up the paper, because we saw that his article was in it. It said basically the same as every other article on the game, but still, it was nice to have met the man who had written it.
We went out to get to the 5:30 service at the Holy Trinity Brompton church (known for having started the Alpha program). Turns out, the 5:30 service was actually a 5:00 service, so we were slightly late. But man, was it ever packed in there. There were people everywhere, and it was hard to find a seat. The message was good, basically talking about the three C's (Consider [Don't think about your own effort, think about what God is doing for you], Commit [Invest in your relationships, including with God], and Copy [Follow Jesus' example]) that we need to follow as we enter the new year.
This is the window of the front door:
Anyhow, a pretty slow day today, and not much planned for tomorrow, so... yeah.
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Intro: England Trip
Day 1: Airports and Gardens
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Day 3: Howth and Manchester
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Day 5: New Year's Parade and Sherlock
Day 6: Doctor Who and ArsenalThe Tower of London and Piccadilly Circus
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Welcome to my One in Five fundraising page!
We all know someone struggling with a mental illness (anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, OCD, etc.); or maybe you struggle yourself. This June, I'll be participating at the One in Five Marathon Relay to benefit mental health initiatives.
Many of you know this school year I received a very unexpected last minute job change. The change was to teach in a regional program for high school students with emotional impairments. Before this experience I thought I understood mental illness. However my students have taught me a whole new level of empathy, compassion and understanding.
Last year I had the privilege of running with my children/family/friends. This year I will run along side many other individual runners. I'm lacing up now and accept the challenge.
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Music Wednesdays Coordinators - York St John University
York Hospital has a fantastic relationship with York St John University's Music Department. Since 2010 the Arts Team have been working with York St John University to recruit a pair of Music Wednesdays Coordinators. The successful students work closely with the Arts Team to provide a schedule of music performances which benefit patients, visitors and staff across the majority of the hospital site, including wards and communal areas.
"I really enjoyed performing in the hospital, it was a completely new experience for me and I gained a lot of satisfaction from it. The comments made by a few of the individuals were touching, it's lovely to realise how much of a difference music can make to people. So I would like to thank you very much for allowing me to have this experience."
- Comment by Second Year Music Student after playing on the Stroke Rehab Unit
2017 - 2018
Emily Tindall and Wayne Dawson
Music Wednesdays Coordinators
Emily Tindall continues her role as Music Wednesday's Coordinator, joined by Wayne Dawson, also a third year Music Student.
2016 - 2017
Ellis Walsh and Millie Saunders
Music Wednesdays Coordinators
"We are third year music students from York St John University, and we both actively sing and play a range of instruments both as soloists, and as a duet.
Working within the community as musicians is a great interest to both of us, and working at the hospital is a wonderful opportunity to explore this further. It's thrilling to have been selected for this role as we're both passionate about our music, and love to see the way it affects people.
We're really excited to give other musicians the chance to come and play at the hospital with us to share their incredible talents and experience the joy their music brings to others."
We were sad to say good bye to Millie Saunders in December 2016, she's been an absolute star and we're thankful for all the enthusiasm and energy she brought to the Music Wednesdays role.
We'd like to welcome second year student, Emily Tindall, who joins us for the rest of the academic year.
Emily Tindall
Music Wednesdays Coordinator
"Currently a second year music student at York St John University, I am a keen performer as a classical singer, performing in many venues from local community concerts to arenas.
"I am really excited to take on the role of music coordinator which brings community music into the hospital setting. It is a wonderful opportunity which will enhance my skills as a musician. I hope to bring great music from York St John to both patients and staff at the hospital.
Being in a hospital can be a difficult time, hopefully we will be able to put some smiles on faces and create a positive atmosphere."
2015 - 2016
Nathan O'Grady and Liam Cooke
Music Wednesdays Coordinators
"We are an acoustic duo who began performing together in our second year of study at York St John University. We are both passionate and proud musicians and greatly appreciate the difference music can make to someones life. Together we have performed in hospitals, cafes and care homes, and we both share a strong interest in community music. We are looking forward to taking our fellow musicians into the hospital every few weeks to show them that the great work and effort they put into their craft, is hugely beneficial and respected at York Hospital."
2014 - 2015
This year the Arts Team are lucky enough to have the support of not only two Music Coordinators, but also a further Music Volunteer. Jennie Schofield and Eilish Jennison join the team as the 2014 Music Coordinators, supported by Helen Mills who will look into improving the programme through a combination of research and hands on tasks.
Jennie Schofield
Music Wednesdays Coordinator
"As a Hospital Music Wednesdays coordinator I get the opportunity to share music with staff and patients in the hospital. This is such a rewarding experience, because this can open up conversations with patients about their musical experiences and see their reactions to the music we bring in. Playing music in the hospital is a great experience, and I believe is beneficial to the recovery of patients."
Eilish Jennison
Music Wednesdays Coordinator
"As hospital Wednesday co-ordinator I have the pleasure of bringing talented musicians into the hospital to perform for patients, staff and those visiting the hospital. Being in hospital can often be worrying, stressful and upsetting, however we aim to provide light relief from this. It is a joy to see patients smile when they hear the music and even come and speak to myself and the performers, often explaining how it is nice to have a change and something positive in the hospital."
Helen Mills
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"As a Music volunteer this role has enhanced my communication and organisational skills through working as part of the arts team in the hospital. People benefit from music in the hospital as it can help in several ways from changing the mood of a patient and/or the family, to help support in times of need."


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"Can we ride our bikes on the track down the street."
"Nope, it's too close to dinner time to go there. I need you to hang near the house."
"Why? Please, it will be more fun there."
"No, it's too close to dinner. We don't have time."
"But why? It's no fun riding here. Can we please go?"
"Look, you can go as far as the parking lot, but that's as far as you can go."
"How about that empty lot on the other side?"
"OK, but no farther."
This is OVER-NEGOTIATION.
Let's dissect these well-intended exchanges to make sure we're teaching our children to make reasonable requests, rather than training them to be insufferable.
We Negotiate with Children for the Right Reasons
I want my child to be able to think and reason.
I need her to be able to question authority for her own safety. I want her to have self-esteem, grit, and resilience, and to be assertive and self-possessed.
Learning to negotiate with adults is one way of cultivating these skills. So it seems reasonable to reason with her.
Heck, sometimes it's even FUN (gasp!) as a parent to be able to give the gift of an occasional delayed bedtime or second serving of ice cream. Those can be great moments.
But negotiation is a very slippery slope.
If we allow our kids to question every decision and direction, they will devour us and pick their teeth with our tired bones.
Way Too Much of a Good Thing
The problem with over-negotiation is just the "over" part. Some negotiation is fine and healthy. Too much turns them into backtalkers (I wrote about the problem with backtalk a few weeks ago.)
If we frequently engage in over-negotiation with our children, they come to believe the world owes them both an explanation and special treatment to meet their needs. That's not doing them any favors in the long run.
Over-negotiation also sends the message that children have equal billing in adult decision-making, which just isn't the reality.
As a former teacher, let me tell you what these kids are like in school. Draining.
They make the classroom environment harder for everyone. A teacher shouldn't have to continuously explain to your kid why we walk in a line, or why he can't lean back on two legs in his chair, or why she can't sit under the table to read her book while teaching is underway at that table. A baseball coach shouldn't have to repeatedly explain why a child doesn't get one more turn after his fly ball has been caught.
I assure you, all of the rules and reasons have been covered. It's tedious and disrupting to continually have to revisit them, and it makes the kid look like a jerk. The kid isn't a jerk, he's just in the habit of trying to wiggle his toe over every line.
These can be the toughest children to like. And the sad part is they usually have really nice, smart parents, who are just trying to raise thoughtful, self-possessed children.
I can also tell you these kids can learn in school settings that they can't act like this. I reformed dozens of over-negotiators in my day, but the minute their parents arrived on the scene I would see them crank up the same old habits.
I don't say this to shame the parents. I just want to make the point that these habits can be changed.
Three Ways to End Over-Negotiating with Kids
If we agree that some discourse and negotiation is OK, let's decide where to draw the line and how to enforce it. Here are my three suggestions.
1. Require compliance in all routine matters
There's no reason to discuss or debate the stuff you do every day. Be clear about how your household operates and don't allow your rules to be up for in-the-moment modification.
Sure, kids need reminders about shoes, toothbrushing, chores, manners, etc. But they do not need a logical debate about any of them. Ditto for safety matters. There's no time to discuss safety directions until after compliance, and after the danger has passed.
Just do it. Because I said so.
Ain't nothing wrong with that phrase for 80-95% of parenting directions. You know why? Because 98% of the time THEY ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER.
2. Comply first, ask questions later (if you must)
Here's how this rule works:
- You give a routine direction. ("Please put your shoes on the rack.")
- Child says, OK, and does it.
- Then, if the child needs further clarification (about why you decided the dirty shoes should stay in the mud room) he or she can say: "May I ask a question?"
I also recommend you reflect discussions of routine stuff like this back onto them (after they've already complied with the direction) and don't engage unless they do. For example, say, "First, you tell me why you think we don't leave dirty shoes in the hallway."
If they refuse to answer, you can too. This usually nips an unnecessary conversation in the bud. Kids don't seem to enjoy hearing adult logic come out of their own mouths.
The vast majority of the time, questioning directions exists for sole purpose of escaping the task and engaging you on some level. The child doesn't want to clean up her room. So she's satisfied to stand around and discuss it with you.
3. Minimize the REQUESTIONS
What's a "requestion," you ask? It's when we want to give a direction, but we present it as a question. Anytime we add "OK?" to the end of a direction, we transform it into a requestion.
Most of us make requestions out of politeness: "Would you mind closing that door? Bugs are getting in."
My best friend might respond: "Ugh, I just sat down, and I haven't even had a sip of this wine yet. Gimmee a minute." And I would say, "Girl, keep your seat! I'll get it."
I didn't give a direction, I made a request. When that request was rejected, I was happy to step in. (She'd probably do it even if she was tired. 'Cause Boss Parents can close doors and drink wine at the same time!)
But here's a different scenario: "Your backpack is in the middle of the kitchen floor again. Go hang it on the hook, OK?"
If my kid said, "gimmee a minute," I would not be happy to step in and do it for her (unless she was on the toilet). I should have given a clear direction, not a requestion.
Bosses Know How to Give Directions
Ideally, we would think about what we want our children to do, and how important it is to us, BEFORE giving a direction. If we're truly offering an option, that's fine. But if we require compliance, we shouldn't use a requestion.
It's a tough habit to break. I still do it 12-89 times per day.
- "Clear your plate, OK?"
- "How about we get PJs on before dinner tonight?"
- "Why don't you go ask daddy when he's coming in for dinner?"
- "Do you mind going to get me a fork?"
- "Could you please get in the car?"
These are not directions. They are questions, suggestions.
When I'm on my game, and I want no-questions-asked compliance, I'll start with: "This is a direction." Then give the direction. That way it's crystal clear.
Children are quick to pick up on this change of language and tone.
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How to Know if You're Negotiating Too Much
If you frequently hear other adults laughingly say, "She'll make a great lawyer once day!," you may be over-negotiating. (No offense, lawyers!)
If you brace yourself for "the discussion" any time you give a direction, you're definitely negotiating too much.
My kid and I go through cycles. I know I've been negotiating with her too much when she regularly begins asking for more time and more cookies, or saying "not right now" or "no thank you" when I give her a direction.
Fortunately, at her age, a serious conversation goes a long way.
I tell her what I've noticed. I explain that it's not OK, and that from now on she's going to follow directions the first time or there will be consequences. I also remind her that I'm proud of how well she generally follows important directions. Then I give her a few jellybeans as reinforcers the next few times she gets right on it. That's usually enough to get her attention and get our course corrected for the next week or so.
As I've written in the past, I'm totally cool with using a jellybean to draw attention to a behavior change I want to happen quickly. If you think your situation may be past the point of a conversation and a jellybean, I discussed "the nuclear option" and a few other ideas in this article about nagging.
Why am I in the car in my pajamas?
In closing, I want to note an exception.
Any time we change a routine, or do something out of the ordinary, our kids deserve an explanation. That's fair.
A kid should have questions about unusual circumstances. Any time they might feel unsafe or truly confused, a conversation is appropriate.
"Get in the car, we're going to the store."
"Just go get in the car!"
"But I'm in bed. We already read two bedtime stories and did goodnight kisses."
"Oh, right. Well I just read on Facebook that Ben & Jerry's is giving out free ice cream and they close in 15 minutes. There's no school tomorrow and mommy has a wicked craving."
"Oh, OK."
That's reasonable, right?
If you found this article useful, please share it with other parents. Thanks!
About the Author
Lisa King is the co-founder of Boss Parent. She also provides parents with in-person and remote child behavior consulting.


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Year 2, week 45: Keep It Simple Stupid
"But why can't we just use our common sense and keep things simple?"
It was a question I was naively posing to OldSmoothie in the context of the protracted negotiations which chambers are undertaking with their new business development officer over what seem to me to be pointless details. "It's a curse, BabyB. Legal training. Like some sort of parasite that gets into your brain and takes over the controls. I mean, you're trained to foresee the problems that no-one else would ever consider. The chance in a million or if you're good the chance in a trillion. It's what distinguishes lawyers from the rest of the human race. Once you start doing that, well, nothing can ever be simple again."
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I think I must have used Old Smoothie recently.
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G20 at Ten : Time For Greater Multilateral Role
The G20 summit last weekend in Argentina resulted in a truce between Washington and Beijing and pledged to reform the WTO. It is now time for the G20 to play a bigger role in the multilateral trading system.
Economic and strategic dimensions of mega-FTAs: A perception survey of Asian opinion leaders
The advent of mega-free trade agreements (mega-FTAs) including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a ...
CPTPP : New Key Player in International Trade
Despite some concerns, the revamped CPTPP which became a reality recently is a force for good in international trade. The next steps are to expand membership and to establish a small secretariat.
Institutions for Asian Development Finance : Growing Competition or Complementarity?
The benefits of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank have outweighed the costs and they are working well with their older counterparts to promote Asian development. But more needs ...
TPP's Resurrection: Will It Be Finally Ratified?
The resurrected and renamed TPP, or the CPTPP, is a "high quality agreement" in terms of content and economic impacts. The ratification rule has been revised, which should facilitate the signing of the final agreement.
Indian Ocean: Re-energising Trade Integration in IORA
The recent inaugural Indian Ocean Conference (IOC 2016) while well-timed and successful in projecting India's soft power, failed to come up with concrete recommendations to re-energise trade within the region. This should ...
TPP12 vs TPP11: Gainers and Losers
Our simulation of an econometric model suggests that the net benefit of TPP11 is positive. There is, therefore, a case for going ahead with TPP11.


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01Jah Work (live)
Jah Work (A Lewis Marnell Tribute)
SongJah Work
Directed byJ. García
Click to buy on iTunes • Amazon.com • Google Play
Ben Harper is helping to raise money for the family of Australian pro skateboarder Lewis Marnell, whose untimely death in January at the age of 30 left his family in dire financial straits. A lifelong skateboarding enthusiast and friend to skaters around the world, Harper has reunited with the Innocent Criminals for the first time since 2007 to re-record the song "Jah Work" from his 1997 album, "The Will to Live." The song is now available on iTunes, with all proceeds going to the Lewis Marnell family memorial fund.
"Lewis was a brilliant artist and athlete not to mention a truly beautiful soul. We loved him and his contributions to skating, and we thought a song would be a wonderful way to celebrate his life and help his family." said Harper.
Marnell died Jan. 18 from complications of diabetes, a disease he lived with from the age of 10. He did not allow his condition to impede his meteoric skateboarding career. He skated with such passion and style that can't be replicated, he made all his tricks look effortless and his love for life was infectious. In 2008 he made his mark when he went pro for Almost Skateboards and he was named Skater of the Year from Australian skateboarding magazine slam. Marnell got married in late 2012, and died only a few months later, leaving his family with a large debt. Global efforts to help the family financially ensued, with Harper's being the latest.
Jah Work
A Lewis Marnell Tribute
02Glory & Consequence (live)
03Burn One Down (live)
Burn One Down (Live at Red Rocks 2015)
SongBurn One Down
From the concert2015-09-15 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Directed byCody Clark
Mixed by James Shaw
Filmed by Cody Clark, Melissa Nicholson and Simeon Grossley
Special thanks to Red Rocks and the crew
Burn One Down
Live at Red Rocks 2015
04In The Colors (live)
In The Colors (Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals)
SongIn The Colors
Directed byThe Malloys
In The Colors
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
05People Lead (live)
06Mama's Trippin' (live)
07Steal My Kisses (live)
Steal My Kisses (Live at Red Rocks 2015)
SongSteal My Kisses
From the concert2015-09-15 @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Directed byCody Clark
Mixed by James Shaw
Filmed by Cody Clark, Melissa Nicholson and Simeon Grossley
Special thanks to Red Rocks and the crew
Steal My Kisses
Live at Red Rocks 2015
08Ground On Down (live)
Ground On Down (Ben Harper)
AlbumFight For Your Mind
SongGround On Down
Directed byJP Plunier
Ground On Down
Ben Harper
09Homeless Child (live)
10Brown Eyed Blues (live)
Brown Eyed Blues (Live at the Hollywood Bowl)
SongBrown Eyed Blues
From the concert2003-08-04 @ Hollywood Bowl
Directed byThe Malloys
Brown Eyed Blues
Live at the Hollywood Bowl
11Picture In A Frame (live)
12Morning Yearning (live)
BHIC Live Tour Diary (Morning Yearning)
SongMorning Yearning
From the concert2016-10-07 @ Mediolanum Forum
BHIC Live Tour Diary
Morning Yearning
13Show Me A Little Shame (live)
14Mama's Got A Girlfriend Now (live)
15Please Bleed (live)
Please Bleed (Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals)
AlbumBurn To Shine
SongPlease Bleed
Directed byPatrick Hoelck
Please Bleed
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
16Black Rain (live)
17With My Own Two Hands (live)
BHIC Live Tour Diary (With My Own Two Hands)
From the concert2016-09-30 @ E-Werk
BHIC Live Tour Diary
With My Own Two Hands
18Another Lonely Day (live)
19After The Storm (live)
All That Has Grown (Live on Charlie Rose)
AlbumCall It What It Is
More aboutBen Harper
From the concert2016-04-07 @ Charlie Rose
Directed byCharlie Rose
All That Has Grown
Live on Charlie Rose
20Whipping Boy (live)
Whipping Boy (Ben Harper)
SongWhipping Boy
Directed byJP Plunier
Whipping Boy
Ben Harper
21Faded (live)
Faded (Live at Royal Albert Hall)
AlbumPleasure And Pain
From the concert1998-04-20 @ Royal Albert Hall
Live at Royal Albert Hall
22Diamonds On The Inside (live)
BHIC Live Tour Diary (Diamonds On The Inside)
From the concert2016-09-28 @ Forum Karlín
BHIC Live Tour Diary
Diamonds On The Inside
23One Road To Freedom (live)
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We are still in awe of the BHIC fans worldwide for "breaking the internet" yesterday with the reunion show soundboard tape release. Thank you. We are still having a blast in San Francisco and we decided to share even more music with our friends from all over the world who haven't been able to join us these last few nights. For 24 hours only we would like to share with you the soundboard recording of the second show from the Fillmore.
We look forward to seeing every one of you on the road later this year but until then please enjoy the music and spread the word. AND fine people of San Francisco - we will see you in a few hours for the final night of this truly memorable run. Thank you!
- Format: Digital Download
- Total runtime: 2:04:46
- Released Mar 28, 2015


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Top 10 Worst Voice Acting Rolesegnomac The absolute worst voice acting roles in movies, games and cartoons.
The Top Ten
My god Adam Sandler doing his high pitch winy voice literally sounds like nails of chalkboard. - egnomac
Possibly the most demeaning role legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen has ever done which is why he purposely leaves it off his resume and who can blame him. - egnomac
It felt like he was having a stroke while delivering his lines. - egnomac
Rob Paulsen again voicing one of the most despised characters in fiction - egnomac
Ricky Gervais's performance in the episode is so irritating to listen to. - egnomac
Jeff Bennett still owes us an apology for having any involvement in that abomination that was Everyone Knows it's Bendy. - egnomac
He gives possibly one of his most dullest performances ever. - egnomac
Go away. That was my childhood. - 445956
He never has any actual lines in this movie all he does is grunt and heavily breathes they could have literally put anyone in that role and it won't make a difference. - egnomac
Why not TJ Miller as Gene? Poop was the one good part about that movie! - 445956
The Contenders
He filled in for Rob Paulsen once, it was just awful. - 445956
If feel like natsu's voice mixed with card game voices.
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List Stats
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Top Remixes
2. Rob Paulsen - Coconut Fred (Coconut Fred's Fruit-salad Island)
3. Christopher Lloyd - Mr. Clipboard (Foodfight!)


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The Alpha Tau Pikes are proud sponsors of Camp Hobe. The chapter adopted Camp Hobe as their official philanthropy in 1988.
Camp Hobé is a summer camp designed for children with cancer and their siblings, who are often forgotten in the cancer experience. Camp Hobé gives kids the opportunity to participate in camp activities that they would otherwise not have. Camp Hobé gives participants the chance – sometimes their only chance – to "just be kids" and to escape the grown-up realities they face everyday.
Camp Hobé serves children from the Intermountain area (Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nevada) or those being treated for cancer at Primary Childrens Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Children (or teens) who have been diagnosed with cancer may attend Camp Hob© while being treated with immunosuppressive therapy (chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunosuppressants) and for three camp seasons after their final immunosuppressive treatment. The cancer patients brothers and sisters may also attend Camp Hob© during this time period. Because we do not wish to turn any cancer patients away, no more than four children may attend from any one family, including the cancer patient (that is, one patient and up to three siblings).
Throughout their time at camp, Camp Hobé kids grow in spirit, strength, and understanding. They are allowed to play outside with other children, to discover the joy and freedom of being away from the confines of the hospital, and to temporarily displace the fears that the future holds. This is their chance, sometimes their only chance, to just be kids and to escape the grown-up realities they face everyday.
Camp Hob© Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
To Sponsor Pi Kappa Alpha's annual Gameball Run use the following link. All money goes directly to Camp Hobé.


text: Imparting the Blessing by William T. Ligon, Sr. (1989) is sub-titled "Your Biblical Heritage---What the Jewish Patriarchs Knew."\n\nIn 8 chapters, Pastor Ligon relates: "The Value of Your Child"; "Blessing God's People---A Biblical Overview"; "Why Bless Your Children?"; "Learning from the Patriarchs"; "The Redemptive Power of the Blessing"; "How to Bless Your Children"; "How to Break the Curse"; & "Planning a Special Blessing Service".


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BulkyPix, a game publisher with a well-established reputation among the Android users, has released yet another game. It's Song Rush we are talking about and chances are, you will surely like it as much as we do.
Song Rush is basically a 2d-runner, but with a very unique element to it. It basically converts any song into a level, where you need to pass many challenging obstacles while successfully running from the vicious monster. In the end, you need to have as many points as possible in order to compete with all of your friends.
If you are into it, Song Rush is free on the Play Store.


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Outcry Grows After EU Gives Green Light to TTIP*
A Friends of the Earth activist said politicians ignoring public outcry about the TTIP will only strengthen opposition to the deal.
After the European Parliament approved the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership on Wednesday, civil society organizations and social movements have again expressed widespread concerns about public health, the environment, and other issues to be impacted by the deal.
The EU body gave the green light to the much-debated deal, despite having called for the TTIP's U.S.-supported investor-state trade dispute mechanism be replaced with a different system.
Even though the EU had challenged a key U.S. feature of the trade pact, European civil society groups have slammed the vote for not doing enough to reject the investor-state settlement and turning a blind eye to the public outcry over the undemocratic nature of the deal
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Place Jean Troisgros Send to Phone
+33 (0)4 77 71 66 97 | Make Restaurant Reservations
OpenClosed Mon. lunch, Tues.-Wed., mid Feb.-beg. Mar., 2 wks. Aug. Open until 9:30pm
- Valet parking
- Air conditioning
- Dress code: Dressy
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Troisgros Restaurant Review: The true miracle of this restaurant is the consistency of the exceptional cuisine, the perfect technique that never turns into conventional classicism. Oysters with shallots is not an original dish, but Michel Troisgros invents a bewitching turnip sauce for them. The breading on the frogs' legs is perfumed with ginger, and they are fried "Japanese-style" with a superb mustard-flavored ice cream. The excellent squab en cocotte comes with a subtle sauce. The veal sweetbread escalope is simply magnificent. Wonderful cheese platter, with local goat cheeses, served with walnut-and-pistachio bread. Even the dessert cart is stunning, presented along with fruits, compotes, and the fabulous pastries. The wine list is an anthology tended by no fewer than four sommeliers, but it includes affordable bottles. Many wines served by the glass.
GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Awards honor America's best chefs, as well as promising newcomers and a top restaurateur.


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In today's Moscow Italian pasta is no longer a rarity but still very much a exotism, often intentionally enhanced (if not created !) by the restaurants and cafes who refer to such common place themes as.. mafiosi Italy.
Thus in Pizzeria dal Capo, opened recently in the very heart of Russia's capital, you can read spine-chilling mafia headlines in the yellowy pages of the now newspapers with menus to be found inside!
In this Sicily Russian-style all is safe and peaceful. The interior design is expensive, classy, and very cozy at the same time all without going into excesses: the accent is unmistakingly placed on the cuisine. Side by side with the traditional lasagna you can see the captivatingly original seafood version of this dish where calamari, salmon and mussels enveloped in a tender creamy sauce alternate with lasagna sheets, tomatoes and cheese to create as a result a multi-storied pie with a golden crust and a fine bouquet of white wine. Fresh pasta dishes with their home-made delicious sauces truly do justice to the core concept of the Italian cuisine: generous, filling and divinely tasty!
Red velvet sofas with the back rests so high that they can shield your little get-together from the rest of the world, exquisite and resolutely stern stone walls, soft lighting and good Italian music: from the masterpieces of the pop-renaissance to today's stars of the Apennine peninsula. A memorable evening of excellent cuisine and relaxing ambiance is guaranteed. All that required from the guests a good appetite!
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For the first time in decades, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be making an appearance in Gaylord.
The Globetrotters, featuring Otis "Mr. OK" Key (above) and some of the most highly skilled basketball players in the world, can be seen on the floor of the Jim Mongeau Gymnasium at Gaylord High School.
Tickets for the event cost $19 and are on sale at Dunn's Business Solutions in Gaylord.
Harlem Globetrotters
New York Liberty
When: Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m.
Place: Jim Mongeau Gymnasium
Gaylord High School
Frequently Asked Questions
How long have the Globetrotters been around?
€ Founded in 1926 by Abe Saperstein, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first-ever road game on Jan. 7, 1927, in Hinckley, Ill. The 2002 tour marks the organization's 76th consecutive year of playing basketball and entertaining fans around the world. On Jan. 12, 1998, the Globetrotters played their historic 20,000th career game, a feat unmatched by any other professional sports team in the world.


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Hey! You may remember my post about how I get away with washing my hair once or twice a week in part because of the Clean Radiance brush from Goody (available at Walmart here). I'm excited to share this fun giveaway they are hosting which has 28 winners! Here are the prizes as follows:
Grand prize: Chi Straightener and CROC Blowdryer (valued at $200)
Second prize: Goody Basket (valued at $100) – 2 winners
Third Prize: $25 Walmart gift card – 25 winners


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Reduce £500k annual handout to Ex-Prime Ministers
This petition had 466 supporters
More than half a million pounds were handed out in total to all living EX-Prime Ministers as "public duty costs", totalling at £538,067 from 2016/17, which was revealed on the 25th September 2017.
The average salary of someone in permanent employment is around £26k. For someone who no longer has a job in Parliament, to receive nearly 5x this amount despite many having current jobs is ridiculous.
Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister got a £114k chunk out of this despite not being a former Prime Minister. He already has a job as a columnist in the i-Paper. This handout is up 12.8% from 2015/16.
More than a fraction of EX-Prime Ministers have jobs on top of this ludicrous payout. Tony Blair, for example, is being paid at £115k a year, and is known to already be running a Consultancy Business, and his personal fortune is estimated at £60 million in 2015.
This could go to fund firefighters, police, the NHS or other underfunded areas.
The UK government constantly claim that they cannot afford to fund the NHS as they used to, and yet this is one of the many examples of public spending that they don't extensively tell you about.
With our citizens homeless, our disabled people mistreated, and our social welfare severely underfunded, this "public duty cost" is extortionate and needs to be reduced if not removed from our Cabinet Office funding completely.
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Cook Thai
Suree Coates
£12.50 + £3 p&p
Suree Coates was named UK Thai Chef of the Year in 2012 - and Cook Thai is her debut book. Featuring a range of recipes for home cooks, it focuses on the basics and describes how amateurs can create authentic dishes that look and taste great. With an emphasis on stocks, sauces and pastes, it walks readers through the mysteries of Thai cuisine. Suree, chef-patron of the King and Thai Restaurant, in Shropshire, provides stunning food that will wow dinner party guests, friends and family. It provides everything the enthusiastic amateur might need to create exceptional results. A5, softcover, 164 pages.


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Thank you to the iDevelopments team in creating the ideal websites to showcase our property developments. The iDevelopment team was wonderful to deal with, always reliable and efficient. I highly recommend iDevelopments to create your development website.
Our company required a great cost effective web platform to market our new development at Carnation Court. We found the iDevelopments team extremely helpful. Their knowledge and experience in guiding us to the right solution made for a very smooth process. We were extremely pleased with the service we received and look forward to our next project together.
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River Realty in Maitland, NSW is marketing the new Quirindi Acres in Quirindi near Gunnedah & Tamworth. To best market this new estate to locals and those more further afield, they knew that a great looking website was required to advertise the benefits of the estate including location, site plans, pricing, lot images and more.
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To best market this new estate Aberlyn Estate in Aberglasslyn to locals and those more further afield, the agency knew that a great looking website was required to advertise the benefits of the estate including location, site plans, house & land packages, lot images and more.
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2. Eyeballs In A Tree
What better way to give your trees a little personality? The hardest part of this project is getting them up in the tree (that's what husbands are for), but the rest is quick and easy! Just go check out Anna's Instructions (you can buy the plain white beach balls here), or even buy these giant eyeball beach balls if you'd rather take the easy way out. 🙂
3. Bloody Handprint Clings
What's Halloween without bloody handprints all over your windows and mirrors? Make them yourself with Elmer's glue and red food coloring! They cling to just about any smooth surface. I like this idea for the inside of a glass front door and surrounding windows. Creepy!
4. Wall Spider Web
Quite impressive, I must say! Yarn, double sided tape and Karen's hilarious instructions are all you will need to pull off this faux spider web. Oh, and maybe a few spiders, too.


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Nearly two years after HASBRO announced its writing team for a cinematic universe project, details are finally surfacing on its release plan and they are somewhat of a head-scratcher. In case you missed it, the five properties included in the HCU project were G.I. Joe, ROM, Micronauts, M.A.S.K., and Visionaires.
For Valentine's Day this year, Spearsy, B-Rad and Jen with One N decide to confess their "strange loves" in the '80s. Not relationships – but rather our strange loves in music, movies and more. This is part 1 of that series. Also, listener mailbox is full of stories of job woes, thus creating an entirely […]


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This modern day adventure pits the intrepid investigators against an evil plaguing a New England convenience store. An evil other than ancient hot dogs and high gas prices, of course.
The adventure is intended to be the first in a short series of adventures centering around a convenience store which will be known collectively as "Convenience Store Cthulhu."
The adventure is also intended as a "starter" adventure and is suitable for new investigators. It does not require that the investigators have any special skills or knowledge and does not pit the investigators against a major mythos threat.