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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011
Gordon and Smith announced today a plan to pursue its new chapter of growth under a new President, Justin Beck. Larry Gordon launched Gordon and Smith from a San Diego garage in 1959 as an early surfboard manufacturer and kept the brand core under his 52 year reign as President. Gordon and Smith has grown to be an iconic leader in the action sports industry.
Gordon and Smith's relentless pursuit to innovate has created a strong company culture and influenced the direction of both surfing and skateboarding on broad levels. In 1959, by applying Larry's background in chemical engineering, Gordon and Smith was one of the first to launch foam core surfboards, which were much lighter than their balsa wood predecessors.
In 1964, Gordon and Smith leveraged its surfboard making knowledge to release FibreFlex, which was the first fiberglass layered skateboard. FibreFlex allowed a board to have more flex and still retain the strength and pop that enhance performance. FibreFlex set the industry standard and today almost every skateboard manufacturer uses some form of composite construction.
Gordon and Smith helped drive the short surfboard revolution in the early 70s. In the late 70s, under its nickname 'G&S', Gordon and Smith produced the Warptail skateboard. G&S team rider Stacy Peralta popularized the Warptail, and today it is still the world's number one selling skateboard of all time.
The 80s and 90s included legendary surf and skate teams and more top selling boards. The new millennium brought about the return of longboard surfing and the rise of longboard skateboarding.
In 2009, Gordon and Smith celebrated its 50th anniversary in San Diego, which attracted thousands of fans, celebrity riders and industry leaders from all over the world. Larry Gordon said, "Gordon and Smith has been an amazing journey and our results exceeded our expectations. It is wonderful to know we have served millions of people as both friends and customers in the sports we love. I look forward to seeing the continued innovation and success of the brand for many years to come."
Justin Beck, Gordon and Smith's new President, said, "Of the many things Larry did right, the most important was keeping the brand core to the sports and the people that participated in them. Continuing to provide boards handcrafted by artisans in California will insure that Gordon and Smith does not lose its identity in this new chapter of growth. If we do one thing right, we will perpetuate Larry's legacy of innovation for core board riders all over the world. Our new product releases throughout this quarter will do just that."
Gordon and Smith is commemorating the transition and Larry Gordon's iconic contribution to the industry with a limited edition release of a Larry Gordon Signature FibreFlex longboard. Reflecting the launch of FibreFlex in 1964, there will only be 1,964 signed, serial numbered and microchipped boards produced. The limited edition boards will be sold through http://www.gordonandsmith.com and select retailers around the world. A limited number of this collector's piece will be available for the 2011 holiday season.
About Gordon and Smith
What began over fifty years ago in California as a small group of people determined to find the best way to make and ride surfboards, has extended to a worldwide phenomenon that has crossed every continent. Board riding has expanded from the waves to the streets and ultimately to snow covered mountain peaks. Board riding is not just an action sport, it is a lifestyle. Gordon and Smith has been there since the beginning and has innovated high quality products for core board riders around the world. More about Gordon and Smith's tradition and products can be found at http://www.gordonandsmith.com.


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Going Away Text Messages
Going away text messages are messages which are sent to loved ones at the time of leaving. This separation can be due to various reasons like happy farewell, wedding, long distance travel, heart break, etc.
These messages have a sad tone attached to them. They can convey distress, regret, a promise, sadness etc. Below are some going away text messages at various contexts.
Sample Going Away Text Messages
- [blockquote]I am going far away from you, but can see your success taste your happiness and feel your joy. Bye bye my dear friend.[/blockquote]
- Even though I say bye, wish we meet somewhere very soon.
- I have started walking when I was two, and then found it very easy. But walking alone seems very difficult now without you.
- [blockquote]Good comes with bad, Sometimes smile comes when we are sad, even if move away life goes on its way.[/blockquote]
- Here now, we are torn apart, but friendship in our heart never departs.
- Here I run away, with hope your finding a new way.
- [blockquote]Wish to thank you for all the love, happiness and mischief we have shared, wish to hold on, but for good it's a good bye.[/blockquote]
- Its takes a long time to find the real good in good bye.
- We played cheap pranks, did worst mischief's to gather, got lot of scolding's from many, that time it never hurt, but this going away of yours does.
- I think we have been having over does of this "US", so let's stay away from each other.
- We have had enough fun, so we shall move on, not saying good bye, but let's call it as probation.
- [blockquote]I am thrilled that we are drifting apart to meet each other sometime, when we are full grown doing totally different things, and remembering these day's nonsense.[/blockquote]
- The reason, why I don't think about you is, if I think I would not leave you.
- It's a blessing in life to have someone, with whom we find it very difficult to say goodbye. And it's a boon to get that person back in life very soon,
- [blockquote]A road to your place has never been long, so from here to there I come along.[/blockquote]
- Here heartfelt wishes for a happy and prosperous life ahead, wish to see you soon.
The sand grains cannot be counted so does the smile you brought on our face, I'm going away, but taking your memories all my way.

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Welcome to Wyck Beacon House, brought to you exclusively by Character Cottages, local specialists in stylish Cotswold holiday rentals.
Please click More Details to read about the House Rules.
Wyck Beacon is a large country house, set in more than two acres of gardens, in the heart of the Cotswold's rolling countryside. Despite the tranquil setting, the house is only 3 miles from the beautiful market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water, and is a short drive or cross-country walk from The Feathered Nest Country Inn, winner of the AA Pub of the Year (England) 2011.
The house dates back approximately 70 years and has been beautifully decorated and furnished, with many character features, including real fires in both the living and dining rooms, wood panelling and antique furniture. The grand dining room, with its chandeliers and beautiful period table and chairs, is a particular feature of the house, perfect for both formal and informal dining. There is a wide range of artwork in the house, which reflects the owner's background in the music and entertainment industries. Complementing these character features, the house has modern facilities, including wireless internet access, satellite TV and a state of the art, integrated TV and music system.
The house sleeps a maximum of 14 people, in six bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor. There are four bathrooms and a downstairs toilet. The flexible layout of the bedrooms makes Wyck Beacon an ideal retreat for large family gatherings or groups of friends seeking a perfect country retreat.
House Rules
Booking and payment
Character Cottages is a marketing agency and we do not own or manage any of the cottages listed on our website. Bookings made via us form a legal agreement directly between you and the property owner.
For bookings commencing more than 10 weeks in advance, a 30% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the booking. The balance payment is then due 10 weeks prior to arrival.
All payments are made subject to the cancellation policy set out in the standard Booking Conditions.
Security deposits
A security deposit of £300 is payable, which is returned after the letting period, subject to an inspection of the property. For the avoidance of doubt, guests are requested to leave the property in a reasonable condition, consistent with the property's appearance upon arrival. In the event that the owners, or their appointed housekeepers, have to spend additional time tidying up after your departure, then the cost of this extra time may be deducted from your security deposit. The security deposit is payable prior to arrival at the property, via a bank transfer or a valid debit or credit card.
The maximum occupancy of Wyck Beacon House, including its grounds, is 13 adults and 1 child, at any point during your stay. Over occupancy is a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in the cancellation of your booking and additional charges. Please consult us prior to booking if you wish to discuss the possibility of having more than 14 guests at the property.
Infants who sleep in a cot do not count towards the occupancy figure, however, due to space restrictions, the occupancy figure may only be exceeded by up to two additional infants.
Wyck Beacon House accepts up to two dogs, at a cost of £25 per booking per dog.
For the comfort of future guests, we ask that dogs remain downstairs, stay off the furniture and that no trace of a dog remains after your departure.
Please note that Wyck Beacon House has a large garden, exceeding two acres in size. Whilst the garden is fairly well enclosed, it is possible that an unsupervised dog could get out onto either the road in front of the house, or into the fields to the rear of the house. The fields sometimes contain sheep and it is particularly important, therefore, that guests ensure that their dogs do not get out into these fields (especially at lambing time, in the spring).
Bed linen and towels
Bed linen and towels are provided for guests.
Arrival and departure times
Arrival time at Wyck Beacon House is after 4pm and departure time is by 10am. Access is via a key safe, therefore it does not matter if you are arriving late at night.
Bed sizes and configurations
Bedroom 1 (en-suite): King size bed
Bedroom 2 (en-suite, shared with bedroom 3): King size bed
Bedroom 3 (en-suite, shared with bedroom 2): Either 2 single beds OR a super king size bed
Bedroom 4 (en-suite): King size bed
Bedroom 5: Either 2 single beds OR a super king size bed
Bedroom 6 (downstairs): One small double / large single bed, one single bed, plus a double sofa bed ideally suited to children or one adult
Heating, fuel and logs
Electricity and gas are included in the letting price. There are fireplaces in the living and dining rooms - logs are provided under a fair usage policy (there is an honesty box for contributions towards the cost of logs used).
Wyck Beacon House has an oil fired central heating system, which is very expensive to run. Oil is provided free of charge, subject to a fair usage policy. The temperature of the property is set by a central thermostat, using timings and temperature settings recommended by UK energy companies - the temperature can be adjusted by guests during a cycle, before defaulting to the standard settings at the next cycle change. The owner reserves the right to charge for the cost of any incremental oil used where this is materially above and beyond normal, fair usage.
Services provided
Wyck Beacon House has free wireless internet access, a number of TVs with Sky and a DVD player. A telephone is also provided, with an honesty box for the cost of calls made.
Wyck Beacon House has plentiful off street parking on its private drive, accessed via manual gates.
Where a letting exceeds nine nights, a mid-stay clean, bed linen and towel change may be included in the price. Please check with us to confirm. Additional housekeeping services are available on request.
Child friendly facilities
Two travel cots (without linen), two high chairs and two safety gates are provided.
There is also a full size, but poorly maintained tennis court, which includes a basketball hoop - please note that due to the current condition of the playing surface, we do not advertise this facility as being in match-fit condition and guests should exercise caution when playing on the court.
Initial consumables
A small quantity of initial consumables is provided for your convenience (eg. tea, coffee, sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap, washing powder, etc), however, you should not expect the quantity of these provisions to be sufficient for the duration of your stay.
Accessibility, health and safety
Although Wyck Beacon House is an old property, it has been refurbished to a very high modern standard and the ground floor bedroom makes the property potentially suitable for guests with limited mobility (there is a ground floor toilet and basin, but no bath or shower facilities). There is one step down from the hallway to the ground floor bedroom.
The smoke and CO detectors operate on a sound only basis and, therefore, those who have serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm systems and could be at risk.
No smoking is permitted throughout Wyck Beacon House.
CCTV cameras are installed at the entrance gateway, surrounding the exterior of property, and in the lounge and study at Wyck Beacon House. These cameras are not in use during guest holidays and are only active when the property is empty, as part of an integrated alarm system.
Due to its location on top of a hill, the house has occasionally suffered from low water pressure at certain times of the day. The water authority believe they have rectified this problem, however, should it occur, the pressure should return to normal within an hour or two. Please also note that, due to the limited capacity of the hot water tanks at the property, it may not be possible for all the showers to be used at once.
In order to provide you with as much detail of our properties as possible, we sometimes use wide angle photography, which can make certain rooms, or spaces, appear larger than they actually are. Wherever possible, we try to include a floorplan, with detailed dimensions of rooms and areas. If you have any queries regarding the size of any rooms or spaces, please do not hesitate to contact us.
This HomeAway partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
All of our properties use TripAdvisor as the primary source of managing customer feedback. To see Wyck Beacon's reviews, please type this link into your browser:
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Character Cottages
The house is well equipped and a great size for large groups. We particularly enjoyed the large lounge and dining table big enough to fit all of us. The grounds are perfect for children to run around in. There was plenty of space so we didn't feel crowded in the house.
The location is also very good – we enjoyed some Cotswold walking and the Cotswold Farm park.
However, before our trip I felt that some of the communication was a little over officious. Demanding details for room set ups asap 5 months in advance of our trip. We also found much of the communication in the house folder to be a little passive aggressive, especially added to the laminated signs around the house. What can't be seen in the online photos is that there are lots of personal belongings in the house and some interesting art choices. This makes it feel more like a family house than a holiday let. When combined with the interior cameras, this made us feel uncomfortable and not very welcome in the house.
There was one evening when we had boiler trouble and called the maintenance man. He was with us in under 30 minutes and was very helpful. He fixed the hot water, waiting to make sure that it was fully working. He also disconnected the cameras for us to reassure us that we were not being filmed.
Despite our having been assured by the rental agent that our requests for sheets and blankets would be honored, when we arrived I had to call the manager because this request had not been taken care of. My call was met with incredible rudeness and the manager telling me that either I was mistaken or a liar, as they never had any sheets, she didn't care what I had been told. She even suggested that I go out and buy some sheets if that was so important to me. (It was, and fortunately one of our guests was able to bring some to me.) The linens that were on the beds were of inferior quality and did not fit the mattresses properly. The refrigerator had a non-working ice maker and when I called to enquire I was told that there was no ice maker on the list of amenities. That was true, however I did expect at least a couple of ice trays, but no luck... The furniture was very shabby in the living room and the information for the internet was incorrect - it took quite a bit of trial and error before one of our party was able to figure it out. There was very little in the way of tourist information or local maps which was a disappointment. We were even told that we would have to buy toilet paper when we needed more. This was a lesson to me that you cannot believe what people will tell you when they want your money...
The Cotswolds are a range of hills in west-central England, sometimes called the "Heart of England". The name Cotswold means "sheep enclosure in rolling hillsides".
The Cotswolds are characterised by attractive small towns and villages, built of the underlying Cotswold stone (a yellow oolitic limestone). In the Middle Ages the wool trade made the Cotswolds prosperous and some of this money was put into the building of churches, leaving the area with a number of large handsome Cotswold stone "wool churches". The area remains affluent, which has encouraged the establishment of many high quality pubs, restaurants and antique shops.
Car: Wyck Beacon House is easily accessed by car, being located a few hundred yards from the A424 and approximately 3 miles away from the A429 (Fosse Way), which are two of the main roads running through the North Cotswolds.
Train: The nearest railway station to Wyck Beacon House is Kingham (approximately 5 miles away), which has regular, direct services to London Paddington, with a typical journey time of less than 90 minutes.
Plane: Birmingham International Airport: 49 miles, approximately 70 minute drive; Heathrow International Airport: 71 miles, approximately 90 minute drive; Bristol International Airport: 68 miles, approximately 90 minute drive.


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About us
ISOC Serbia is an association of citizens who are for many years active in a field of applying technologies, especially the use of Internet in science, art, education and everyday life. We are in particular dealing with implementing Internet technologies, free software and respecting human rights in use of Internet technologies.
We advocate equal and comprehensive use of Internet in all segments of society. Applying standards of accessibility, use of free software, freedom of publishing information of public interest, use of Internet in education and art are fields of our greatest concern.
Internet society of Serbia is founded on November 3rd 2006, in Belgrade. It is registered with The Serbian Business Registers Agency as a Association, serial number of registration 17701665.
If you are willing to cooperate please contact us.


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A little about us
Zube Creative is a multi-disciplinary design agency with a strong customer focus which sets us apart from other design agencies.
Here at Zube, we are experts in creative branding and development, creative media and various styles of printed literature and print services based in the Midlands. Every one of our clients can benefit from outstanding design solutions that speaks volumes, inspires and motivates, turning advertisements into sales.
We are able to provide creative graphic design solutions that takes your marketing to new levels. We can grow a brand identity that sets you apart.We create interactive online content that gives your customers more involvement. We're all about winning design solutions that increase profits for your company.
If you are in need of expert innovative design services from a top creative design agency in the Midlands with a reputation for exceptional graphic design, come to Zube Creative.
Graphic Design Coventry
Based in Coventry the team of Zube Creative graphic design specialists pride themselves on producing high quality graphic design work with a fast turnaround time. With years of experience providing branding, design and marketing for a range local and national clients, Zube Creative have built up a strong reputation for eye catching innovative and professional designs.
Working for both large national clients and smaller SME's, Zube work closely with business stakeholders and business owners in order to create graphic design solutions that meet the needs of our clients and best represent their business. Creating bespoke designs tailored to business's needs, our creative and graphic design solutions help businesses add a new element to their marketing material and customer interaction.
Branding Coventry
Zube Creative are branding Coventry experts. Having designed graphics and branding for multiple businesses across Coventry and the UK, we can help your business achieve its potential. A company's identity has a huge effect on how it is perceived by potential customers. The branding specialists at Zube Creative will work will your business to create brand and logo designs that represent your goals and business.
Great design comes courtesy of great clients
They said what?
"British Gas have been working with Zube Creative since 2011. In that time we have been impressed by the creativity and attention to detail shown by Zube Creative in executing all projects. We have been particularly impressed by the quick turnaround and dedication Zube Creative have shown in delivering work requests within the agreed and often challenging timescales. I would have no hesitationin recommending Zube Creative and have outlined the services we receive to other marketing professionals within our business."Keith Russell – Commercial Manager, British Gas
"Having worked with Scottish Gas for over 4 years, Zube continue to deliver high quality work with challenging timescales. I have worked with Zube for over 2 years and find them to be very approachable, flexible and, ultimately, creative. Thank you for all the support and I look forward to continuing to work with you in the future."Joel Grates – Acquisition Marketing Manager, Scottish Gas
"My experience dealing with Zube Creative was an absolute pleasure. Zube Creative is professional, results orientated and keeps you informed. Absolutely impeccable service - they delivered when they said they would; within budget and with a fantastic result."Julia Pouncett – Marketing Manager, Coventry Building Society
"Although we have an in-house design studio, I've used Zube on occasions where we've had a specialist requirement or needed an extremely quick turnaround. The team are very creative, understand both web and print and will pull out all the stops to meet a tight deadline."Gareth Drew – Senior eBusiness Marketing Manager, Jewson
"Zube Creative did an outstanding job researching and designing a website that would fit our needs. They combined our thoughts and suggestions along with their own expertise to create a website that truly fits our business. The design was completed on time and we couldn't be more happy with their work."Donagh Stenson – Marketing Manager, British Pregnancy Advisory Service


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People with the "Innsmouth Look" look vaguely fish and/or frog like through the face, especially through the eyes. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works, particularly "The Shadow Over Innsmouth"
Donna: Wow did you see that chick, she totally had the Innsmouth look
Carol: Yeah, total fish face.
Carol: Yeah, total fish face.
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the Pavement relies on donations and volunteering from individuals and companies...
London edition (PDF 2.05MB)
Carla Ecola, founder of the UK's first LGBTIQ+ crisis/homeless shelter and community centre, talks hidden homelessness.
Protest at Alexandra Court in Hackney
Concern over homeless health services
'No sleeping' signs still on the Strand
Simon Community headcount finds drop in rough sleepers
Will Homeless Link make homelessness history?
New Simon Community street caf?© venue
Westminster charges to spend a penny
Feeling a bit rough? Have you tried NHS Direct?
Mayoral elections - a response
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This is what I wore Sunday morning because it is loose and 100% silk. Everything else that was clean was way to hot to wear. But I LOVE this dress! It was the first thing that I snapped up at the garage sale. How could you pass up a 100% silk Marc Jacobs dress for under $20?!?!?!?! Seriously!!!! I'm terrified that something is going to happen to it so I am trying to be extremely careful with it (but I've already worn it twice!)
Dress: Marc Jacobs, garage sale
Shoes: Aldo
Glasses: Juicy
Purse: Coach
Belt: Random grey tie belt


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Looking for fun and friends along with your golf? We invite you to join the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Club.
After golf we enjoy lunch, maybe a game of bridge, or just good conversation. Our goal is to promote golf camaraderie among women golfers! Membership applications are available in two ways:
Please mail your applications to the following address:
Mary Ann Travnik
3323 Palm Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Cottonwood Ladies' Club is a member club of the San Diego County Women's Golf Association. The Association issues our members a USGA Handicap, updated monthly, and provides an opportunity to participate in county-wide team play and field days as well as major tournaments. Our club sends one delegate to quarterly association meetings and several members serve, or have served as directors on the governing board. Club dues include membership in the Association.


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It's estimated that well over 50 million Americans work from home, contributing more than $700 billion to the economy. A growing number of professionals in all fields work both at the office and at home. There must be a limit to the number of jobs that can be done from a remote location, but the number of freelancers and telecommuters continues to increase each year. Web developers, designers and photographers are among those spurring this trend.
There's a downside to working at home. No one misses traffic jams and long commutes, but there are distractions at home that are never found in an office. Family members can get the idea that a home office isn't the same as a "real" job. The dog needs walking or chores must be done. In order to be productive, it's necessary to become a focused time-manager and exceptionally self-motivated.
Start Early
Forget 9-5. For many people, early morning hours are very productive. Make a pot of coffee and get right to work. It can be enormously satisfying to have already accomplished a lot before most people have reached their cubicles. Early morning is also a block of time without intrusive phone calls. This works in reverse for night owls.
Organize Your Day
Have your day structured like it would be in the office. Have some sort of schedule. Otherwise, tasks will be postponed until an all-nighter is necessary to catch up.
Have a Dedicated Work Space
A work space does not have to be a home office, although a room with a door is certainly useful. Psychologically, many people find that working in the same spot every day puts them in the right frame of mind for work.
Eliminate Social Media
Social media can become a black hole that sucks you in until valuable working hours have passed. Remove easy access from your toolbar bookmarks or pinned tabs. If they're only one click away, it's too easy to make that click.
Set Goals
This may be the most important tip of all. Set a goal for the day, for the week or for a longer time. Write goals down and post them prominently. Cross them off when accomplished.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Just weeks before his eighth season at Army last summer, Jim Young did something contrary to the bylaws of the football coaches' fraternity.
This year, he announced, would be his last as a coach, at Army or anywhere else.
He became, very simply, a lame duck coach.
Young and his players will have the world know that this has not been a detriment. Yes, they finished well below their expectations, but they insist that Young's status has served as more of an inspiration than a handicap.
Army will take a 5-5 record into its annual battle with Navy, Dec. 8 at Veterans Stadium, hoping to finish with its sixth winning record in eight years under Young. Navy, also 5-5, needs a victory for its first winning season since 1982.


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Students from Grand Island High School gave back to their community Tuesday by lending a hand to the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation Christmas food drive. Pictured at left, students from Casey's Corner school store donated $200 from the "Something Sweet" fundraiser to the Neighbors Foundation. From left: school store advisor Cheryl Chamberlain, Ala Bleich, Mike Seaman, Nicolette Corrao, Hank Kammerer of the Neighbors Foundation, Katie Rustowicz, Monique Wright and Katie Turner. The students made the donation at the Knights of Columbus hall, where sorting of 4,000 pounds of donated food for needy Island families took place Tuesday. Also at the endeavor, pictured at right, were GIHS Student Council representatives, front row: Sara Victor, Brooke Chamberlain, Jeannie Taylor, Taelor Reynolds, Miranda Santa Lucia, Allison Kaminski. Back row: Danielle Wegrzyn, Andrew Dale, Liam Dodd, Alex Killian, and advisor Rob Simpson. (photo by Larry Austin)


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Glenn Frey — a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the Eagles — has died. TMZ reports that Frey succumbed to complications from intestinal issues, for which he underwent surgery back in November. He was 67 years old.
Frey was born in Detroit in 1948 and grew up in Michigan. He played guitar and sang on fellow Detroit native Bob Seger's "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" in 1968 before relocating to Los Angeles to focus on his own material. He met Jackson Browne and released one album with J.D. Souther under the name Longbranch Pennywhistle before meeting Don Henley in 1970. After serving as Linda Ronstadt's backing band, Frey, Henley, Randy Meisner, and Bernie Leadon formed the Eagles in 1971.
The Eagles went on to become one of the most popular and successful rock bands of all time, popularizing a light, carefree version of country-rock that translated extremely well to radio. Frey wrote or co-wrote most of the band's biggest hits, singing on many of them including "Take It Easy," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Lyin' Eyes," "Tequila Sunrise," and "Already Gone." After the Eagles broke up in 1980, Frey enjoyed solo success, particularly his Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack hit "The Heat Is On" and "You Belong To The City" from Miami Vice. He also acted on Miami Vice, Arli$$, and other TV shows in addition to film acting in movies such as Jerry Maguire.
The Eagles reunited in 1994 for the massively successful Hell Freezes Over album and tour and continued to tour and record on and off for the next two decades. Frey's most recent release was the 2012 covers album After Hours. May he rest with a peaceful, easy feeling.
UPDATE: Here is a statement from Don Henley…
He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction. But, the bond we forged 45 years ago was never broken, even during the 14 years that the Eagles were dissolved. We were two young men who made the pilgrimage to Los Angeles with the same dream: to make our mark in the music industry — and with perseverance, a deep love of music, our alliance with other great musicians and our manager, Irving Azoff, we built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed.
But, Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and a work ethic that wouldn't quit. He was funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven. He loved his wife and kids more than anything.
We are all in a state of shock, disbelief and profound sorrow. We brought our two-year 'History of the Eagles Tour' to a triumphant close at the end of July and now he is gone. I'm not sure I believe in fate, but I know that crossing paths with Glenn Lewis Frey in 1970 changed my life forever, and it eventually had an impact on the lives of millions of other people all over the planet. It will be very strange going forward in a world without him in it. But, I will be grateful, every day, that he was in my life.
Rest in peace, my brother. You did what you set out to do, and then some.


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The Ralph Reed Factor
Nothing in the early returns gives Chatterbox more pleasure that seeing the collapse of candidates advised by the over-rated and over-quoted GOP consultant Ralph Reed. Alabama's nut-case, ten-commandment-loving, right-wing Gov. Fob James went down to defeat, despite Reed's sage counsel. And in Indianapolis, Democrat Julia Carson turned back a challenge from another Reed client, jewelry-store owner and conservative zealot Gary Hofmeister. Carson, one of the few black House members to represent a majority white district, survived Hofmeister playing the race card in a particularly heavy-handed, Willie-Horton-esque ad. In the spot--a new low in Reed's conviction-driven, right-with-God politics--a picture of Carson melds into images of hypodermic needles and prison doors. Alas, Chatterbox is convinced that pundits will promptly forget Reed's sorry record next time they lovingly quote the boy genius on GOP presidential politics.
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Welcome to Early Childhood & the Rose Garden!
Play is at the heart of the Waldorf Early Childhood Program. Children develop the capacity for creative thinking, problem-solving and social skills through their free imaginative play. Simple, natural materials – pieces of wood, seashells, beeswax and handcrafted toys – encourage children to form their own games and stories.
Free play is balanced with structured activities as the children engage in watercolor painting, handwork, seasonal crafts and movement opportunities such as circle time and eurythmy. Following the seasons, they are often led on nature walks and enjoy free play outdoors every day.
Hearing stories told aloud and watching puppet plays cultivate the imagination and strengthen the ability to listen and communicate. Songs and nursery rhymes inspire a love of language and of music. Preparing snacks together, baking bread and cleaning up afterward encourage cooperation and sense of responsibility. Skills foundations are also being laid for academics such as math and reading. All these activities enrich the early childhood experience in daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms that create a bridge from home to school.
Chicago Waldorf Early Childhood Program strives to honor and respect the beauty of being a child. The environment allows children to be children in rooms that are warm, colorful and filled with nature's beauty and variety. It is a place where children can let their imaginations roam and where their natural sense of wonder can flourish.
Good morning dear Earth
Good morning dear sun
Good morning dear trees
And the flowers, every one
Good morning, dear bees
And the birds in the trees
Good morning to you
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Authorities in Burma temporarily detained more than 20 student activists ahead of Saturday's 50th anniversary of a brutal military crackdown on students. The activists were all released within a day, but their detention is just the latest setback to Burma's fragile path towards national reconciliation. By KHADIJA PATEL.
To date, political change in Burma has been a personality-driven process, rather than an institutional one. Even from afar, our understanding of Burmese politics is coloured by Aung San Suu Kyi. With good reason, of course. She has been an inimitable force for good, inspiring comparisons to Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. And like Mandela, she shuns the political sainthood offered to her by the rest of the world, sidestepping references to the sacrifices she has made (including 15 years under house arrest) and preaching non-violence and freedom from fear.
In August 2000, in an American TV interview, she said, "It's not a sacrifice, it's a choice. If you choose to do something, then you shouldn't say it's a sacrifice, because nobody forced to you do it."
It is understandable, then, that hers is a personality difficult to resist, and that Burma's movement towards democracy has taken advantage of this force of personality.
The decision to free Suu Kyi, and the subsequent decision to allow her to contest a seat in parliamentary elections, were crucial to persuading the international community that Burma might be serious about political reform after all. As previously pointed out by my colleague Rebecca Davis, Suu Kyi's biographer Peter Popham believes President Thein Sein to be "scrupulously honest", but also shrewd in his recognition that the quickest way to improve relations with the West was to improve the treatment of Suu Kyi, who was the country's most emblematic pro-democracy figure.
As a new session of parliament opens on Monday, Burma continues on the road towards the most profound change of all, namely the opening up of the country to foreign business and investment through a series of keystone legislative reforms. Already business delegations have thronged to Burma, alive to the lure of the fabled economic opportunity that lay dormant for so long.
Yet the question now is to what extent that support, driven in part by the long-standing struggle between the West and China, may become a hindrance to Burma's attempts to actually solve its many problems. In the clamour to cheer along democracy in Burma, the enthusiasm of Western backers may lead the world to turn a blind (or, at least, excessively indulgent eye) to grave political problems that continue to ail the country.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Bangkok last month, Suu Kyi herself cautioned against "reckless optimism" in the political reform process. As she urged investors to make business decisions that would enhance the lives of ordinary Burmese people, she made clear that she believed the army was behind the recent reforms and urged the international community to remain sceptical. Investment in Burma was to be encouraged, she said, but she also warned that a proper legal framework and independent judiciary was not yet in place.
It's little surprise, then, that according to the BBC, Aung San Suu Kyi said the students' detention this weekend was yet another reminder that continued reform in Burma should not be taken for granted. In a statement released by the Burma Independence Advocates, a London-based group working for the restoration of democratic values in Burma, distrust in these reforms by the Burmese is clearly articulated. "All these oppressive measures of [the] Thein Sein regime reveal its true colours of military dictatorship. This series of incidents points out that [the] Thein Sein regime is deceiving the people of Burma and the whole world that they are committed for further democratic reforms. It is doubtful whether the recent violence in Arakan State and these events were orchestrated by the regime for the return of military rule."
Burma, despite the optimism of some, is still stubbornly at war with itself. And this war is a complex, interwoven set of conflicts that run deep into the fabric of Burmese society. Speaking to the BBC correspondent Jonah Fisher (he of "bloody agent" fame), a veteran Human Rights Watch researcher lost count of the number of armed groups doing battle in Burma. "Six, seven… hold on, probably a few more than that," David Mathieson told Fisher. "The Karen, the Karenni, the Shan, the Kachin, the Chin, the United Wa State Army, the Mon, the Mongla… have I forgotten anyone?"
And even as old conflicts refuse to die, new ones are forming just as quickly.
Over the years, violence in the outlying provinces has been seen as the oppression of ethnic minorities by the military, but last month an outbreak of unrest in Rakhine State exposed a deep sectarian divide averse to financial reforms. More than 100 people are thought to have been killed after a breakdown in relations between the region's Buddhist and Muslim communities. A state of emergency now exists in Rakhine State, The Diplomat magazine says: "The Tatmadaw (the Burmese military) is now on hand to try to restore order. It is unclear which other group might have been able to fulfil this role, though the nature of Burma's army has raised inevitable concerns that it might do more harm than good."
Already Human Rights Watch alleged on Friday that some within Myanmar's security forces had carried out "mass round-ups" and other abuses on Muslim communities.
"While the Burmese army has largely contained the sectarian violence, abuses by security forces against Rohingya communities appear to be on the upsurge in recent weeks," HRW said.
"The mass arrests ongoing in northern Arakan [Rakhine] state seem to be discriminatory, as the authorities in these townships do not appear to be investigating or apprehending Arakan suspected of criminal offences."
In the meantime, the military is still locked into operations in Kachin State, where it has escalated its year-long battle with the Kachin Independence Army. Although the Thein Sein government has, in policy at least, adopted a more concillatory approach to the country's minorities, the effects are not yet palpable.
Human Rights Watch sums up the current situation in Burma as follows: "Burma showed signs of change in 2011, but the government still failed to seriously address the dire human rights situation in the country. The new government, comprised mostly of former generals, has released hundreds of political prisoners, enacted laws on forming trade unions and freedom of assembly, eased official media censorship, and amended laws enabling the opposition National League for Democracy to register as a political party. However, ethnic conflict has escalated, and the Burmese military continues to commit abuses against civilians such as forced labor, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence, the use of 'human shields', and indiscriminate attacks on civilians."
In Burma, marrying conviction to practicality is proving an insurmountable task. Whatever reforms have been made remain in the cult of personalities, while the institutions that have the power to guarantee these reforms have yet to see any change. DM
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