text: CASSOPOLIS -- Cass County Administrator Terry Proctor will retire at the end of 2005. For the month of January 2006, Kerry Collins will serve as both acting county administrator and information systems director. Then, on Feb. 1, Proctor's successor will take the reins. There will be no search. There will be no interview process. There will be no background checks. Because Thursday, the Board of Commissioners agreed to rehire Proctor on Feb. 1 after he takes a one-month sabbatical where he'll begin collecting his pension. Proctor, 55, qualifies for early retirement because of his age combined with his 20 years of service. He has served as county administrator since Jan. 1, 1990. But to collect his pension while drawing a salary, he must retire and then be re-hired after a month. Proctor will be paid a base salary of $80,052 for the 11 months he'll work in 2006. In 2007, he'll make $87,509 for a full year's work. Proctor's total package -- which includes deferred compensation, car allowance and a continued employment incentive -- comes to $106,052 in 2006 and $114,009 in 2007. Commissioner Terri Kitchen, R-Dowagiac, expressed her initial reluctance to approve Proctor's expensive price tag, but explained that because Proctor serves as both administrator and controller, the county will be saving money. Others gave Proctor a verbal pat on the back for his performance. "Terry has been doing a very good job," said Johnie Rodebush, D-Niles. "If we look somewhere else, it will end up costing us more."Staff writer Jeff Romig: firstname.lastname@example.com (269) 687-7001


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Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour Package
Santa Barbara wine country is a thing of beauty any time of the year. However, come harvest season in the fall, wine country takes on a new level of splendor. Seeing vines full of grapes and workers in the fields harvesting, smelling of scent of crushing grapes and experiencing wineries working at full capacity is a rare treat for visitors. With our Ocean to Vineyard Package, guest can enjoy a chauffeured 6-hour wine tasting tour to get an up close look at harvest season, tastings at three premium wineries and a gourmet picnic lunch too!
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- Gourmet picnic lunch and chilled bottled water along the wine trail
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Head of Extra Curricular Department and Summer Programme, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Head of Extracurricular Department & Summer Programme Needed at VAS, Vietnam
Established in 2004 and licensed by the Vietnamese Government, Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) is a private school group with the national education system offering K-12 education programmes. At present, VAS is offering educational services to more than 7,200 students from K through 12 at 9 campuses in Ho Chi Minh City.
VAS has successfully implemented the two study pathways for its students, including: (1) the National Education Programme combined with the Cambridge Academic Programme (CAP) and (2) the National Education Programme combined with the Cambridge English Programme (CEP). Both study pathways are benchmarked with internationally and nationally recognized qualifications/certifications and carefully designed to suit students in Vietnam.
VAS welcomes interests and applications from qualified experienced and enthusiastic candidates to share our vision.
Reporting to the Academic Division Director, the Head of Extracurricular / Summer Camp is responsible for planning, directing, managing and executing the entire Extracurricular / Summer Camp at all VAS's campuses to support the fulfilment of its "whole child development" education mission and student retention. Specific responsibilities include the followings:
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· Represent the School in public events, marketing & promotional events; attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops and deliver presentations as assigned by Central Academic Management Team
· Other duties as assigned from time to time by the Central Academic Management Team
· The successful applicant must have a track record of effective organisation of ECA and Summer Enrichment Activities on a large scale with a bachelor degree in Sports / Arts or related fields and previous management experience in an educational setting. He/she must be an outstanding administrator as well as an innovative extra-curricular leader, with not only substantial knowledge of co-curricular programme development but also hands on operational experiences of running such programmes from planning stage till completion.
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"For too long voices of women have been dominant behind closed doors - and not in other places."
We're talking about Ireland.
86% of law-makers are men. There are boardrooms & media packed with men. Men dominate the corridors of power in public places.
[Behind the scenes women dominate. Families are run by women. Customers, purchasers, are women.]
That's the status quo. That's there to be changed.
I was reading The Irish Times over the weekend (edited by Orna Mulcahy). The Magazine cover said
"What works for women who work - life lessons from beyond the glass ceiling".
14 Women:
Ramona Nichols, CEO founder of Cara Pharmacy Group
Reverend Pat Storey, Bishop of Meath & Kildare
Maria Smith Vice president for Mergers & Acquisitions at Oracle
Catherine Day, Secretary General, European Commission
Kitty Holland, journalist Irish Times
Cathriona Hallahan, Managing Director Microsoft Ireland
Sara Gallagher, Legal Director Tesco Ireland
Rosaleen Burke Vice President of Quality Assurance Boston Scientific
Judy Byrne HR Director co-founder Crewlink
Ann Doherty Chief Executive Limerick Hospitals Group
Brid Horan Deputy CEO ESB (Electricity Supply Board)
Emily O'Reilly European Ombudsman
Marian O'Gorman CEO Kilkenny Group
Orla Kiely Fashion Designer
Aisling Keegan Executive Director general manager Dell UK
I highlighted these bits of what they said:
"Breathe in deeply through the nose, hold your breath & count to eight. Repeat 10 times to learn how to keep calm & carry on. I am now very good in a crisis."
"Being yourself is the most important lesson life can teach you."
"Never give up a special family or friend's occasion for a meeting that happens once a month."
"The biggest lesson life has taught me to date is to be a fighter. If you believe in something you should be prepared to work & fight for it. You can't always win, but at least give it a go."
"Calmly be the best you can be & be confident enough to display it."
"Your work needs to drive & energise you, so do something that will have you bouncing out of bed. If something is no longer making you happy then you should stop doing it."
"Really listening to others is a talent that can be learned. Remember that every member of your team has a voice that should be heard."
"One of the biggest leg-ups you can give yourself is to learn how to present well."
"The one person you have to face every day in the mirror is you and you have to be proud of yourself."
"By moving, adjusting & redirecting you can learn from mistakes and from achievements. By simply having momentum you are looking for opportunities to broaden your expertise."
"For women to succeed at a reasonably high level you need to choose your partner well."
"When life offers you a chance you have to grab it with both hands."
"In my line of business it is important to stick to your guns... believe in yourself and your opinion, as it will always be challenged."
"Being able to switch off is a really important life lesson."
The Women's Executive Network (WXN) are making awards this Thursday in the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin. The event is sold out.
I'm not surprised.
There's so much we could learn from the people who'll be there.


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If parents locked their teenage daughter in her bedroom closet for 22 hours a day, allowed her out only to pace around in an outdoor cage alone for an hour, fed her meals through a slot in the door, and prevented her from attending school, they would be arrested for child endangerment.
Why, then, do we allow the state to subject children to similar conditions in solitary confinement in Florida's adult jails and prisons?
Sen Audrey Gibson of Jacksonville introduced legislation to put an end to that practice. The Youth in Solitary Confinement Reduction Act (SB812 in the Senate and HB 959 in the House) would protect young people detained in adult prisons and jails. The bill strictly limits and regulates the solitary confinement of children under 18 years old and youthful offenders aged 18 to 24 years old.
This bill would turn Florida from the worst offender on incarcerating children in prisons to a national leader in following recognized best practices for the treatment of children who are detained in jail or prison.
More young people under age 18 are held in adult prisons in Florida than in any other state in the nation. When minors are locked away in adult jails and prisons, they are treated as adults. When it comes to solitary confinement, there is no state law or Department of Corrections' regulation that requires correctional authorities to treat young people any differently than adults.
Solitary confinement of adults can cause serious pain and suffering and can violate international human rights and U.S. constitutional law. But the experience can be even more shattering to young people, who are at a particularly vulnerable, formative stage of life.
Children are not simply miniature adults. Young people are far more psychologically unable to handle solitary confinement.
Solitary confinement can exacerbate short- and long-term mental health problems, or make them more likely to occur. The most common deprivation that accompanies solitary confinement, denial of physical exercise, is physically harmful to adolescents' health and well-being. And because minors are still developing, traumatic experiences like solitary confinement may have a profound effect on their chance to rehabilitate.
SB812 is a balanced proposal that protects inmates of a young age without impinging on the ability of corrections officials to run a jail or prison. The proposed legislation only impacts the most vulnerable — minors and youthful offenders — and limits their confinement in such a way that prohibits complete isolation and recognizes the importance of recreation and education, without eliminating confinement for separation when necessary as an emergency "tool" for corrections.
The state has a duty to ensure accountability for serious crimes, and to protect the public. But regardless of young people's culpability, states also have special responsibilities not to treat them in ways that can permanently harm their development and rehabilitation. Every parent understands that, and so, we hope, will the Florida Legislature.
Since virtually every minor who is sent to jail or prison for any period of time will eventually be released, it would be smart to be concerned about what condition they will be in — psychologically, emotionally and physically —– when they are released.
Julie Ebenstein is a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida.


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Join 1 NEWS NOW for live updates of tonight's Mitre 10 Cup clash.
The Tasman loosie wants to put on a show against the Pumas.
Read said the team has felt the love from the community all week.
The poor behaviour capped off a sour end to CBHS' tournament as Napier Boys' High School advanced to the final.
The 30-year-old boasts 70 Test caps and 119 Super Rugby appearances but was cut by the Reds last season.
Mario Ledesma spent three years with the Wallabies and has put what he has learned to good use.
Bradburn will face the Black Caps later this year when the Kiwi side tour the UAE.
The interaction came at a fan meet and greet ahead of tomorrow's Test.
St Peter's won a thrilling semi against Hamilton Boys' High School 8-7.
Samu's five caps for the Wallabies to date have all come off the bench.
Raymon Tuaimalo Vaega denied St Paul's and ran away to score himself.
Hubbard will be joined by Commonwealth Games champion lifter David Liti at the event in Papatoetoe.
Williams defeated Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia 6-3, 6-0 in their semi-final match.
SBW, Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Shannon Frizell signed signatures and mingled with fans ahead of their Test with Argentina.
"Obviously they want to attack, he's a very good attacking fly-half," said South Africa's skipper Siya Kolisi.
The former coach is confident the team can win their next three games.
The 31-year-old hit a huge 286m drive in the final to beat her South African rival Chloe Garner.
Mo'unga has been rooming with Barrett, getting to know him on and off the field.
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Karl Tu'inukuafe, Ngani Laumape, and others greeted fans in Tongan in a video on social media.
Both teams are uneaten and face off tonight at Eden Park in Auckland.
Woods currently holds a three-shot lead over a host of players at four under including world No.3 Justin Thomas.
Few teams do the opening fortnight of the finals from the bottom of the eight as well as the Warriors.
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Beginning in 1900, equestrian events have been a widespread part of the Olympics. At present, these events are part of the Summer Olympic Games. With medals for winning horses, winning horse riders and much more, the list of winners is quite extensive. Let us focus on some of the winning horse riders in the Individual Eventing event in the Olympics. Medals are awarded to winners Dressage (individual), Dressage (team), Eventing (individual), Eventing (team), Show-jumping (individual), Show-jumping (team) as well as for previous years from events that are no longer part of the equestrian event of the Olympics such as the High jump, the Long jump, Vaulting (individual) and Vaulting (team).
In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, the 3 medals went as follows gold to Blyth Tait riding Ready Teddy from New Zealand, silver to Sally Clark on board Squirrel Hill from New Zealand and bronze went to Kerry Millikin on Out and About from the United States of America. During the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, the gold medal went to David O'Connor on Custom Made from the United States of America; the silver medal went to Andrew Hoy up top of Swizzle In from Australia; and, the bronze medal went to Mark Todd aboard Eyespy II from New Zealand. The 2004 Olympics in Athens saw the gold medal awarded to Leslie Law on Shear L'Eau from Great Britain, the silver medal awarded to Kimberly Severson on Winsome Adante from the United States of America and the bronze medal awarded to Philippa Funnell on Primmore's Pride from Great Britain. In the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing, the three tops winners were as follows: the gold medal went to Hinrich Romeike aboard Marius from Germany; the silver medal went to Gina Miles on McKinlaigh from the United States of America; and, the bronze medal went to Kristina Cook up top of Miners Frolic from Great Britain. During the 2012 Olympics in London, the gold medal was bestowed upon Michael Jung on Sam from Germany; the silver medal was awarded to Sara Algotsson Ostholt on Wega from Sweden; and, the bronze medal went to Sandra Auffarth on Opgun Louvo from Germany.
Lots of people dream about participating in the Olympics. For horse racing enthusiasts, equestrian events in the Olympics may be their dream. Since only an elite few will get to represent their countries at the equestrian events of the Olympics, there are online horse race games that bring the thrilling sport of horse racing to more people. The simulations of the virtual world can make you feel like you are competing in an actual horse race rather than playing a horse race game. With realistic 3D graphics and available to play for free online or by downloading a free version of their game on your own computer is Horse Racing Fantasy by Horse Racing Simulation LLC at www.horseracegame.com. Their game allows you to choose from over 4,000 of the top world-wide horses on race tracks across the United States and throughout the world. Give it a try now!


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I did not do all that much work on my work. But I am leaving for work now. I did get my inner tubes changed and I did get started on my last problem in my school homework for this week. It is due Wednesday. I am tired and wired and will have a union meeting and a political meeting to attend after work today. I probably won't make all these after work meetings, but I am only working until 3:00 PM today and I am up from about noon yesterday. So it could be a 27 hour day and I will sleep right after work.Posted by petert at October 15, 2007 06:17 AM


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May I come to the nursery and shop?
No, we are an internet retail store only. The nursery is not open to the public.
Do you have a wholesale pricelist?
No, we do not sell wholesale.
Can you send a catalog?
We no longer print a paper catalog.
What time of the year do you ship plants?
We can ship hardy plants all year long except during periods of very extreme heat or cold.
What size pots are the plants shipped in?
We do not ship in pots. All of the plants are shipped bare-root, except for Hardy Sedum which is partially bare-rooted.
Do you label the plants?
All of the plants are shipped in paper bags with identifying labels. The labels will last for several months without fading or breaking, but are not intended for long-term use.
What size are the plants that you ship?
In general, we send a plant/plants that when repotted, will fit in a 4 inch pot. For Sempervivum and Jovibarba rollers, this is usually a larger rosette and at least 2 offsets. If rosettes are small, mulitple rosettes or a cluster of rosettes are sent.
What do the designations 'small', 'medium', and 'large' mean in the Sempervivum descriptions?
This refers to potential size the plant may grow to, not the size plant we ship. The ulitmate size depends a great deal on the environmental parameters in which the plant is grown (the exposure, fertility level, etc.). 'Small' may mean anywhere from 1/8 inch to possibly 1 inch in diameter. 'Large' can be 3-4 inches in diameter to as much as a foot. 'Medium' is somewhere in between.
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We prefer to ship via US Priority mail. All shipping prices refer to US Priority Mail only. You can review shipping costs prior to finalizing an order. These costs are predicated upon the total dollar amount of the order and the state in which you live. If for some reason we ship via any method other than US Priority Mail, additional charges may apply.
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Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday July 30th 2010 as we present "Summer Porch"
I can't think of anything more inviting than a summer porch. Starting your day with a cup of tea in a favorite antique tea cup or watching a sunset from a vintage wicker rocker, filled with plump cushions, inspired by days gone by.
A summer porch can be a place of solace, when you need a moment to unwind, or a place of shelter during a warm summer rain.
A welcoming porch creates a friendly entryway to your home. And with the right accessories, can become an extension of your home.
Our summer porch was always filled with pots and planters of brightly colored geraniums. It didn't feel like summer without these welcoming blooms.
For entertaining guests, vintage chairs, painted in blues and whites, no two alike, made comfortable with pretty floral pillows propped against their backs. An ornate table, painted white and adorned with layers of beautiful white linens. A welcoming site for all that come to visit.
For cozy evenings, cut glass cups, glow with the soft flicker of a candle within. An old mason jar, one saved from grandmother's canning cellar, is filled with fresh cut daisies. A quilting project, tucked into a favorite basket, ready to be worked on at a moments notice.
As you relax and sip your iced tea, your eyes follow the simple, uncluttered decor of of your summer porch. The vintage lace curtains, stirring in the warm evening breeze, the gingerbread window boxes, filled with summer blooms, and just beyond the porch, a whimsical pink bicycle, it's basket filled with blooms in shades of pink. You sigh with contentment as you welcome another summer evening.
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|Negotiations of Russia and Argentina Customs Administrations Representatives
November 2, 2009 Chief of General Sub-Management of Customs Service of the Republic of Argentina Silvio Luis Minisini met with the representatives of the Russian FCS at the Russian Customs Service.
The Parties discussed questions of mutual interest aimed at further development of Russian-Argentinean relations. The participants of the meeting learned customs services experience in evaluation of goods, advance declaring, usage of risk management systems.
Particular attention was paid to applying new methods and customs control equipment.
Methods of setting information sharing between customs services, including advance information sharing of goods and vehicles transported between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Argentina were also regarded at the meeting.
At the meeting representatives of customs administrations of Russia and Argentina finally approved text of the project of memorandum between the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation and Federal Administration of National Income of the Republic of Argentina on sharing statistic data concerning mutual trade, and agreed to intensify work on widening contractual legal framework of cooperation.
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50 Greatest Dead Rockstars 26-50 May 6, 2008Posted by texasheartland in bands, music, rock.
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Here it is! The 50 list you've been waiting for! The following 50 rock stars are NOT in order, so don't get mad if someone is lower or higher than they should be…
P.S. They're pictures are below the bio.
Johnny Cash
DOB: February 26, 1932
DOD: September 12, 2003 (at age 71)
Best known as The Man In Black.
Cash died of complications from diabetes
Tommy Bolin
DOB: August 1, 1951
DOD: December 4, 1976 (at age 25)
Best known for his work with Zephyr
Bolin died of a drug overdose.
Mick Ronson (Real name: Michael Ronson)
DOB: May 26, 1946
DOD: April 29, 1993 (at age 45)
Best known for his work with David Bowie from 1970 to 1973.
Ronson died of liver cancer.
Ingo Schwichtenberg
DOB: May 18, 1965
DOD: March 8, 1995 (at age 29)
Best known as one of the founding members of Helloween
Schwichtenberg died from suicide.
Sid Vicious (Real name: John Ritchie)
DOB: May 10, 1957
DOD: February 2, 1979 (at age 21)
Best known as the bass player of the Sex Pistols.
Vicious died of a drug overdose.
Roy Orbison
DOB: April 23, 1936
DOD: December 6, 1988 (at age 52)
Best known as a pioneer of rock and roll.
Orbison died of a massive heart attack.
Randy Rhoades
DOB: December 6, 1956
DOD: March 19, 1982 (at age 25)
Best known has to have play played with Ozzy Osbourne and Quiet Riot.
Rhoades died due to a plane accident.
Ritchie Valens (Real name: Richard Valenzuela)
DOB: May 13, 1942
DOD: February 3, 1959 (at age 17)
Best known as a rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement
Valens died from a plane accident.
Buddy Holly (Real name: Charles Holley)
DOB: September 7, 1936
DOD: February 3, 1959 (at age 22)
Best known as a pioneer of rock and roll.
Holly died in the same plane accident as Valens.
John Glascock
DOB: May 2, 1951
DOD: November 17, 1979(at age 28)
Best known as bass guitarist for the rock band Jethro Tull.
Glascock died of a congenital heart defect.
Robbin Crosby (Real name: Robbinson Crosby)
DOB: August 4, 1959
DOD: June 6, 2002 (at age 42)
Best known as lead guitarist in the band Ratt.
Crosby died from AIDS.
Dee Dee Ramone (Real name: Douglas Colvin)
DOB: September 18, 1951
DOD: June 5, 2002 (at age 50)
Best known as a founding member of band The Ramones.
Ramone died of a drug overdose.
Steve Peregrin Took (Real name: Stephen Porter)
DOB: July 28, 1949
DOD: October 27, 1980 (at age 31)
Best known for his bongos playing and for his membership of T-Rex.
Took died after inhaling a cocktail cherry
Bob Marley (Real name: Robert Marley)
DOB: February 6, 1945
DOD: May 11, 1981 (at age 36)
Jamaican singer-songwriter, musician, and Rastafarian. He was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for ska, rocksteady and reggae bands.
Marley died of cancer.
Duane Allman (real name: Howard Duane Allman)
DOB: November 20, 1946
DOD: October 29, 1971 (at age 24)
Best known as lead guitarist of the The Allman Brothers Band .
Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Mike Gibbins
DOB: March 12th 1949
DOD: Oct. 4 2005 (at age 56)
Best known as the Badfinger drummer
Gibbins died of natural causes.
Pete Ham
DOB: April 27, 1947
DOD: April 24, 1975 (at age 27)
Best known as the leader of the group Badfinger.
Ham died of suicide.
Syd Barrett (real name: Roger Barrett)
DOB: January 6, 1946
DOD: July 7, 2006 (at age 60)
Best known as a founding member of Pink Floyed
Barrett died of pancreatic cancer.
Frank Zappa
DOB: December 21, 1940
DOD: December 4, 1993(at age 52)
American composer, musician, and film directior; Also wrote music for rock bands.
Zappa died from prostate cancer.
Per Yngve Ohlin (Stage name: Dead)
DOB: January 16, 1969
DOD: April 8, 1991 (at age 22)
Vocalist best known for his work with group Mayhem.
Ohlin died of suicide.
Freddy Fender (Real name: Baldemar Huerta)
DOB: June 4, 1937
DOD: October 14, 2006 (at age 69)
Best known for his work as a solo artist and in the groups Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornadoes.
Fender died of lung cancer.
George Harrison
DOB: February 25, 1943
DOD: November 29, 2001 (at age 58)
Best known as the lead guitarist for The Beatles.
Harrison died of cancer.
Elvis Presley
DOB: January 8, 1935
DOD: August 16, 1977 (at age 42)
He is considered a cultural icon, sometimes referred to as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", or simply "The King".
Presley died of a drug overdose
Johnny Ramone (real name: John Cummings)
DOB: October 8, 1948
DOD: September 15, 2004 (at age 55)
Best known as the guitarist for The Ramones.
Ramone died of prostate cancer.
Joe Strummer (real name: John Mellor)
DOB: August 21, 1952
DOD: December 22, 2005 (at age 50)
Best known as co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist, and lead singer of the The Clash.
Strummer died of an undiagnosed congenital heart defect.
- 2. tammy huerta-mallini - May 7, 2008
Nice site,thanks for including "EL Bebop Kid" Freddy Fender
First to sing a rock and roll song in 1957 in spanish.
- 6. Morgan Olson - July 19, 2008
Ronnie Van Zant
Lead Sing for Lynyrd Skynyrd
Died in A Plane Crash
- 7. mitch - September 23, 2008
pleeeez correct the reason for the death of robbin crosby of ratt. although he did have aids from needle sharing during the mid-80's, he actually died of a drug overdose!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- 8. Sarah - March 24, 2009
What is this?! You need to add Jimi Hendrix!!!
He is on the list- you need to see the FIRST part of the list.
- 9. wendalin grevis - April 7, 2009
the one for elvis is wrong. elvis died of a massive heart attack. the heart attack was probably due to him taking drugs. it was not a drug overdose.
- 10. Fee - July 17, 2009
Hey – TheImproper.com – you asked "Where are the guys from Pink Floyd? They should be on this list for sure." Um, Syd's there and isn't he the only one actually dead? SYD (ROGER KEITH) BARRETT RIP. Also I'd just like to say "WAY TO GO DUDES" for including my HERO Steve Peregrin Took – LOVE IT! I see Mr. Bolan isn't there. Now that will upset some of his fans who like to right off His Tookness but I think its Brill. Thanx Guys
- 11. Bryan - ClickCrosby - September 9, 2009
Nice list. Thanks!
If I happen to have something to add, I'll keep you posted.
- 12. Lisa - September 16, 2009
Hey check out "Dead Rock Stars" on http://www.pathguy.com. He lists quite a few and has checked autopsy's as well.
- 13. Andrew Gibson - October 27, 2009
I know Tookie was fond of Snakefinger Lithman and the band Chilli Willy .But there are so many deserving.
- 14. Fee - October 27, 2009
Nice to see Tookie posts today – his 29th anniversary 🙂 Funnily Enough Lazza Wallis gave me a tape of Chilli Willi & The Red Hot Peppers as he thought it would sound great in our converted ambulance which it did 🙂 and a link from Took though Lazza (who as I'm sure you know was his guiatist in Steve Took's Shagrat) to Snakefinger Lithman is Martin Stone. Anywhooo, If you knew 'His Tookness' please get in touch via the web site link.
- 15. JUNIOR OMNI - June 10, 2010
ROCK – The music of hell
- 16. Mike - March 6, 2012
I don't see Bon Scott mentioned.
- 17. Jodie Baker - May 6, 2012
One name not on the list is Benjamin Orr, bass player & co-lead vocalist of The Cars! He does of pancreatic cancer on October 04, 2000.
- 18. SUE MERINGOLO - November 16, 2012
Great Compilation, please add Janis Joplin(drug OD), "Mama Cass" Eliot (heart attack due to strange diet), John ("CRASH") Denver, Jani Lane/ Warrant(alcohol poisoning), Keith Moon (OD of prescription drug). Love the website. Thx.


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British Airways to fly daily to Rio de Janeiro
From October 28th, British Airways will be offering customers a daily service
to Brazil's fabulous Rio de Janeiro.
Adding a Monday departure increases the frequency of flights from six to seven per week, using one of the airline's Boeing 777-300ERs.
This means customers flying from Heathrow will be able to book seats in either First, Club World, World Traveller Plus or World Traveller to travel to Rio's spectacular Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.


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Sarah Jessica Parker: James Wears Bear Hat!
Sarah Jessica Parker bundles up while going for a morning stroll with her son James on Wednesday (January 2) in New York City.
The 47-year-old actress' son wore a bear hat complete with long arms featuring paws to keep warm on the super chilly day in the Big Apple.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Sarah Jessica Parker
New episodes of Glee return on January 10. We can't wait for the return of SJP's character Isabelle Wright!
Sarah Jessica's new animated film Escape from Planet Earth will hit theaters on February 14.


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How did we do it? It was not easy, but we somehow managed to master extremely tough site conditions, we put in a lot of hard work and used the latest technologies in building processes. Below are highlights from each project.
As green as it gets
What did the real estate giant Skanksa envision when they decided to develop the office complex Green Court Bucharest? Large open office spaces, easy to reach from any area of Bucharest, with lots of green elements, in order to create a healthy comfortable working environment.
|Green Court Bucharest - building A
How did this concept translate into design? The project includes three office buildings stretching over 52,000 sqm, built in Bucharest's office hub, at the crossroads of Barbu Văcărescu Blvd and Pipera Road, within five minutes walk from Aurel Vlaicu metro station. Skanska also thought of making the project as green as possible and thus implemented "green" solutions, such as glass façade with low heat transfer, natural lighting in over 85% of the working areas, power stations for electric cars charging, bicycle parking areas and facilities such as showers and locker rooms.
OCTAGON was hired to build the infrastructure and superstructure of building A and the superstructure of building B and successfully delivered both projects in 2013 and 2104.
Building A has a GLA of 19,500 sqm, 12 floors and is 91% leased by clients such as Schneider Electric România, Orange România, LS TRAVEL RETAIL Romania. The building was acquired by real estate investor Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd for 44 million euro.
Building B has a total GLA of 18.000 mp, 12 floors and 3 underground parking levels, with 315 available parking spaces. The second phase of the project also features sustainable solutions to minimize the impact of the building on the environment and to significantly reduce operational costs.
Modern technologies such as energy efficient double façade, efficient lighting systems, equipped with movement and intensity sensors, were used.
Beating the odds
In 2010 Belgian developer Atenor Group decided to build their first project in Romania, right across Pipera metro station. Building a 78,000 sqm office complex in a moment when the market was on a downward path seamed, at the time, extremely ambitious. Four years later, the first of the three buildings was delivered by OCTAGON and the company is now working on building the second one.
It sure was and still is a challenging project, but so far, it has beaten the odds. Hermes Business Campus started in a moment when the entire real estate market was on a downward path and few companies were thinking of relocating or leasing spaces in large scale office schemes.
|Hermes Business Campus- building B
While building the first office unit of the complex, Austrian general contract, Alpine Bau, went bankrupt and OCTAGON, which was Alpine's subcontractor, took over the project and continued the works.
Building B covers 37,000 sqm, has eight floors above the ground plus technical floor and is fully leased. The Embassy of Netherlands, Xerox, SNC Lavalin and Synevo IT are among the tenants of the building.
On the western façade photo voltaic cells were installed, thus ensuring 7% of the entire energy consumption for one year.
OCTAGON used 31,000 cm of concrete and 3,600 t of metal fittings for the construction of building B. Three hundred people worked on the construction site and the project was delivered in June 2014.
The office building is currently being BREEAM certified with Excellent rating on-design and post-construction, which represents the best certification a building can obtain in terms of sustainable and green features.
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Aug 11, 2009
Pear Tarte Tatin with Vanilla & Ginger
3-4 firm, ripe pears
1/2 lemon, juice only
2-3 tb water
1 tb butter
1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out
2 cm ginger, finely diced
2 tb sugar
1 puff pastry sheet (25x25 cm)
oven: about 225 deg C, preheated; 25 min
pan: springform or tart pan, 18 cm, bottom greased
Peel the pears, cut in half, remove the cores. Place lemon juice and water in a bowl, add the pears, set aside. Cut the pastry sheet into a circle (a bit larger than the diameter of the baking pan).
Heat the butter until it froths. Add vanilla pod, vanilla seeds and ginger. Add the sugar and let it lightly caramelize, stirring constantly. Add the pears (cut surfaces down) and the lemon water. Cover the sauce pan and cook the pears on low heat for about 2-3 minutes. Lift the pears out, drain and arrange in the baking pan (cut surfaces top). Bring the lemon water to a boil and cook until it starts to thicken. Remove the vanilla pod. Pour the syrup into the baking pan. Arrange the pastry sheet on top, tucking the edges in around the pears. Bake until golden brown.
Let cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, then invert the tart onto a serving plate. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.


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Hike Smith's Knob Hike via the Loyalsock Trail
An intense Hike along the Loyalsock Trail that is well worth the final view.
Smith's Knob is a short, but fairly challenging section of the overall Loyalsock Trail. Smith's Knob has a distinctively round peak, and viewed from Rider Park, sticks out to all very easily. The trail starts off very steep, and will require some effort right away. However, it soon becomes more of a gradual incline. Be cautious in the winter, ice will make it extremely difficult to climb the start of the trail.
Once that part is out of the way you are able to enjoy the forest, with a thick undergrowth of ferns allowing you to see for some distance into the trees. You eventually come to whats known as Helen's Window, a small vista, over looking the Loyalsock.
When you reach the base of the distinctively round peak you are faced with the most challenging and rewarding part of your climb. Gaining elevation very quickly the trail is very steep, and depending on the time of year, may require using your hands once or twice. After you make it to the top of the peak, it flattens out again, and are rewarded with one of the most beautiful views on the Loyalsock Trail.
After enjoying your conquest of the peak, start back down the way you came. The hike back down can be tricky because of the quick descend. Use caution and if you have hiking poles they would not be a bad idea at all. You are able to camp along the Loyalsock Trail, so don't be surprised if you find others along your hike with a backpack full of gear.
Pack List
- Water
- Snacks
- Hiking poles
- Camera
- Proper footwear
- Camping gear
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|Elevation Gain
|1400 Feet
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It feels like such a long time since we last updated our blog (mainly because it has been). Everything in Hong Kong seems to be so busy and fast-paced and it's easy to keep doing day to day things without finding time to stop and reflect. Most of our week is spent helping with quite an intense programme designed to gradually bring healing and release people from the bondage of addiction, but its so easy to get stuck in to doing 'stuff' that you don't always notice the things that you're learning or the ways that you are changing.
For both of us, the biggest thing that we are learning is how to love people more. When you look at the Bible, its obvious to see Jesus caring for everyone he meets, but particularly those in need and those on the edge of society. Living amongst the brothers here gives us the opportunity to practise loving people even when we don't feel like it or they aren't behaving in a 'loveable' way. We will often get it wrong, but the truth is that our hearts are changing to be able to care for these guys more and more. Seeing the brothers change as they are set free from addiction to drugs and receive healing for the roots of their addiction is very special. Living here, away from the comforts of our life in the UK is often hard and there have been times when we have thought 'what are we doing?', but seeing the faces of the brothers soften and become warmer as they are gradually healed is a constant and amazing reminder of what God is doing here (if only we would notice more often!).
Since we last blogged, we've celebrated Easter where we enjoyed a little piece of home with everyone in the congregation enjoying some hot cross buns- many for the first time ever! It was a great day with family visits for some of our brothers. Their families were able to come onto site and catch up with them since their last visits. They also get to share with their families how things have been here and how God has been working in their lives. One of our current brothers' families were so amazed at the way he had changed that they all believed in Jesus.
There are many other festivals in Hong Kong that aren't so familiar, many of them to worship idols or appease 'ghosts'. Last month many people from Hong Kong celebrated Ching Ming festival, which is traditionally where the graves of the dead are swept clean and sacrifices burned. They believe that whatever is sacrificed will make its way to the after life with their ancestors so its not unusual to see flat screen tv's, ipads and computers made out of card being sold and sacrificed. During these festivals, we often have more difficult situations with the brothers in our block and they tend to be a lot more
Recently, we've been reflecting on how we can continue to support Micah and Asher through the beginning of their education. Will continuing our training here in Hong Kong mean that it will be more difficult to find a pre-school that can meet their needs? The answer is yes. But the truth is we know that God called us out here and he has the means and ability to provide everything that we need. So we've recently started to look around Kindergartens for Micah and are praying for and trusting God's provision to find a place in the right kindergarten for him.
Thank you to everyone that has messaged us, prayed for us and/or sent goodies from the UK. We really appreciate it! This coming weekend is Joelle's 30th birthday so we will try to post another blog soon.
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A recent "date night" found us sitting in a quiet booth while the waitress approached the table with a warm welcoming smile. The Friday night dinner rush was over by our 8:30 arrival, and we had only waited a few minutes for our table. Earlier, she assured us, was pretty zany at this local authentic Mexican restaurant we had all but forgotten about in recent years.
Tired some of our usual dinner spots, a return to the casual charm of this unpretentious eatery was long overdue. The decor had not changed in the decade or two since our last visit, but it really didn't need it. Part of its southwest charm is the rustic feeling of being just over the border from Mexico, while really eating dinner right in the middle of Phoenix, more than a half day drive north of the border.
While notably absent this evening, it seemed there might still be a faint echo of the mariachi band that had once strolled between the tables during dinner hour. Amused while studying the menu for tummy friendly fare, a chuckle was stifled while considering my possible order. Over the past few weeks, life had indeed served up a new menu of possibilities and adventures.
What would I like today with my lupus? Well, how about a double dose of doctors, a lupus infusion, and a little Lumbar epidural on the side? Seriously, the mild enchiladas, rice, and beans hit the spot quite nicely. We enjoyed some quiet small talk over dinner while reviewing events of the day, and contemplated the long-awaited relief achieved by recent procedures that treated a nagging herniated disk.
With a total of three epidurals over the past few months, there was finally relief from the unwelcome companion of low back pain and leg muscle spasms. After several months where the need for pain killers (tramadol) became increasingly frequent instead of episodic, it had become clear the chiropractic treatment we tried was woefully inadequate. So, after visits to three different doctors there was a new personal record, as a little lupus treatment was sandwiched between some "minimally invasive" spine treatments. Each epidural required a day off of work, sedation and a full day to rest and recoup. With each of three treatments, the intense pain of sciatic leg cramps and low back pain subsided to more tolerable levels.
It seems that Lupus alone is quite enough, but when other medical issues overtake a lupus patient, the combination of other medical difficulties and challenges can threaten to overwhelm even the strongest of souls. It seems this is just the right season of life to be thankful for quiet lupus biomarkers, and be grateful for the blessings of relief from many months of intense pain. Monthly Benlysta (belimumab) infusions have controlled lupus well.
Thankful to be out enjoying the "date", and thankful for relief from pain, our Mexican fiesta, without the side dish of screaming pain was delicious!


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Monday, January 23, 2012
An old issue resurfaces (and donations are welcome)
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Sweetness of the Work
Noelle Hamlyn
Art Gallery of Mississauga, 2013
Sweetness of the Work is part of a collection exploring the possibilities of crystalline forms in lace work. In this installation, Mississauga-based Hamlyn works with cotton thread embroidered to create a web like structure which is then exposed to a saline solution. This process encourages the formation of crystals. The evaporation rate, sun exposure, temperature, salt type and saturation of the solution were varied to create this delicate lace form floating in space. The process, as well as the nature of the resulting salt crystals on the embroidered surface creates an apt metaphor for the accumulation of stitches, labour and the hours invested in traditional women's hand work. Sweetness of the Work is homage to the salt tears of the seamstress, as if a gentle meditation on the loss of traditional hand skills. It also speaks to the hierarchical structures that shape our perception of "women's work "exposing cloth and lace work as a sociopolitical medium of contemporary relevance.


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Does Your Homeowner's/Renter's Insurance Cover Your Jewelry?
I happened to read that most insurance policies only cover pieces of jewelry up to $1,000 USD (and/or $2,500 total for a jewelry collection) — but then I happened to read that the current average price of an engagement ring is over $5,000. My guess is that even if your home is well-insured, a theft or fire could leave you with a tiny fraction of the price of your jewelry collection. Are you covered?
Now, my personal jewelry collection is worth far less than $2,500 (unless we're talking sentimental value), but I've heard such sad stories. A friend of my mom had a collection of jewelry built up over her lifetime, and her mother's lifetime, and it was all stolen except for what she happened to be wearing. Not only were some of those pieces irreplaceable heirlooms, but the settlement was far too tiny to replace even the things she could still buy. And have you heard this nonsense about how diamonds can just pop out of their settings and roll away? Crazy! Let's look into getting all your sparkliness protected..
Allstate recommends a "floater" policy: "Floater policies are also known as Scheduled Personal Property coverage. They basically let you increase the amount of insurance coverage for an individual piece of jewelry — or any other valuable possessions, for that matter." The additional coverage will definitely cost you more, but it will protect your jewels not just from fire and theft, but from forgetfulness, drain-dropping-down, and diamond-popping-out.
State Farm offers Personal Insurance Policies: "You may have more valuable possessions than you realize. Your homeowners' policy offers great coverage, but with deductibles and limitations. State Farm personal insurance can provide the additional coverage you may need."
Kiplinger recommends appraisals, but notes the actual coverage is cheap: "To raise your coverage limit and ensure that you're protected in case of loss as well as theft, contact your insurance agent and ask either to add a rider to your policy or to "schedule" the item. (You may need a written appraisal, although a detailed receipt may suffice.) Once you set a value and schedule the item, you're covered for the full amount if it is lost, stolen or destroyed." The coverage might cost approximately 85¢/$100 of value, meaning that you can insure that $5,000 engagement ring for $42.50.
Travelers Insurance doesn't add a deductible: If you have a policy through Travelers, you can add on either a Personal Articles Floater or a Value Item Plus, neither of which come with a deductible.
SF Gate has insider tips: "A detailed, properly written appraisal from a certified appraiser, updated every two to five years, can make the difference between a pleasant claim experience and not receiving enough money to replace your stolen, lost or damaged jewelry. Documentation — the original appraisal and videotaped or photographed records of your valuables — can make the claim process smoother. You can lower your premiums by storing expensive pieces in a hidden safe or a safe deposit box and installing a home security system." Finally, an excuse for a wall safe hidden behind a painting!
What has your jewelry insuring experience been like? Or are you like me, and think to yourself every six months, "Oh, right- I should probably get on that. La-dee-da..."?


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THERE's a night of Manchester musical magic in store at Derby's Assembly Rooms on Friday, November 25, courtesy of two top tribute acts.
On the bill will be The Smyths, with their tribute to Messrs Morrissey, Marr, Joyce and Rourke, plus Re: Order, paying musical homage to the mighty legacy of New Order.
The Smyths will perform all of those classic Smiths tracks from the golden 1982-87 period when they set the UK music scene ablaze.
Songs will include This Charming Man, Panic, How Soon Is Now, What Difference Does It Make and many more.
Re:Order replicate the live New Order experience, using technology from the era and covering all the hits such as True Faith, Blue Monday and many more.
You may even get a few Joy Division tracks thrown in for good measure.
The gig in the Darwin Suite gets under way at 8pm. Tickets cost £10. Call the box office on 01332 255800.


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|Credit: USFWS
|Pileated Woodpecker
|Fact - Pileated woodpeckers create large holes in dead trees and stumps to
look for carpenter ants, termites and other bugs to eat. These woodpeckers also
dig out oblong holes in trees to use as nests. PDF
|Hear the pileated woodpecker here
|Credit: USFWS
|Grizzly Bear
|Fact - Newborn grizzly bear cubs are blind, toothless and almost harmless.
They are eight inches long and weigh a little more than a pound. They are born
in the winter and stay in the den with their mother until spring. PDF
|Hear the grizzly bear here.
|Credit: USFWS
|Male Elk
|Fact - Male elk shed their antlers each winter. New antlers are covered with
a soft layer of skin called velvet. PDF
|Hear the elk bugling here.
|Credit: Stacy Shelton/USFWS
|American Alligator
|Fact - The word "alligator" originated from the Spanish "el legarto,"
which means "the Lizard." PDF
|Hear the alligator bellow here.
|Credit: Aaron Drew/USFWS
|Fact - A rattlesnake's rattle comes from interlocking rings of keratin, a material
like fingernails. A ring is added each time the snake sheds its skin. When vibrated,
the rings make a hissing sound that ward off predators. Young rattlesnakes have
no rattles and some older adults lose their rattles. PDF
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GDP Expected To Grow Up To 7%, Experts Say
The Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) could grow up to seven percent this quarter and six percent in 2017. Outgoing Budget Secretary Florencio Abad as well as experts from Sun Life of Canada Philippines, Inc. and ING Bank have similar opinions on their forecasts for the country's GDP growth.
Abad expects better performance in terms of the country's economic growth in the second quarter of 2016. He thinks it may even hit at least seven percent this quarter due to higher spending in the government, boosted by election-related disbursements.
"I think we are turning over to the next administration an economy that is in great shape," The Philippine Star reported Abad as saying on Wednesday.
"They can actually concentrate on how to build on that, making it more robust and growing the economy further," he added.
Michael Gerard D. Enriquez, chief investments officer of Sun Life of Canada Philippines, Inc., projected a six percent increase of the GDP in 2017 and 5.9 percent in 2018.
"We can safely say that in the next six years, because of stable consumption, I think there's no question already that the Philippines can grow 5.5% to 6%...," Business World Online reported Enriquez as saying.
Enriquez added that it also depends on the government's ways of bringing the GDP to the next level. He emphasized that infrastructure, investments and government spending can drive GDP growth, even more than six percent.
In a similar note, global financial giant ING Bank upped its forecast for the country's GDP in 2016 and 2017. From the original forecast of 6.2 percent increase this year, ING raised it to 6.5 percent. The original forecast for 2017 was only 6 percent but it was also raised to 6.2 percent.
"We anticipate that higher consumers' incomes and purchasing power and higher government spending would keep growth at above 6% in 2017," Rappler reported ING Bank Manila senior economist Joey Cuyegkeng as saying on Tuesday.
"Improvement in agriculture output in 2017 would present some upside possibilities," Cuyegkeng added.
GDP Expected To Grow Up To 7%, Experts Say


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Location: Central Namibia, Namibia(
Price: N$29,900,000-00
Okampu Ranch is situated in Okahandja district and has 5,013 hectares of land with over a thousand game.
The farmstead is centrally located and is very generously designed. The main dwelling dates from 1895 and is a real mansion with a castle-like character. It is very spacious, attractively laid out and surrounded by huge trees.
The guest tract consists of 5 guest rooms each with en-suite bathrooms. 4 guest bungalows each with en-suite bathroom. Dining room. Bar with lounge for guests and fireplace.
Thatched lapa with open air lounge, dining area with large dining table seating 18 persons and barbecue/braai and Pizza oven. Pool bar. Lookout tower building with thatched roof. Upstairs tract for dining and relaxing with a view and downstairs lounge.
Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi. Golf putting and chipping range. Large beautiful computer controlled garden.
Large covered abattoir and trophy preparation facility. Lock-up garages and workshop. Two walk-in cool rooms. Six workers houses. Open Car port. Volkswagen microbus and 3 equipped hunting vehicles.
Electricity is 3-phase supplied by Nampower with the power line being the property of Okamapu. Landing strip: 2000m in good condition. There are five boreholes, three equipped with submersible pumps, two by windmills. A natural pan about a kilometre from the homestead holds permanent water.
The farm has good game, with well over one thousand animals in both the open areas and the game fenced section. In the open area oryx, kudu, red hartebeest and warthog is plentiful as well as the smaller species of steenbuck and duiker. Game numbers are unknown. Cheetah is also found here.
All fences are in excellent condition. There is a trunk road traversing the property from East to West. This road acts as a cattle management corridor as well as a fire break. South of the road is a 2000 hectare game camp enclosed by a 2,4m high 18-strand fence accommodating high value game species. The 3000 hectare north of the road is enclosed by a 1,2m high stock-proof fence, allowing plains game to migrate. This area is divided into 8 camps allowing for stock farming.
The property is sold as a going concern, including furniture, vehicles etc.
Situated 150 km north east of Windhoek, 110 km from Hosea Kutako International Airport with excellent access by a tarred and surfaced road right up to the farm gate.
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Hohner Stitching to Show Products at Graph Expo
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Press release from the issuing company
At Graph Expo 2014 Hohner Stitching Products will be showing their new product line of booklet makers using stapling technology. The Hohner Foldnak line is targeted towards in-house plants and small to medium sized print shops doing lower count booklet runs. Hohner offers three stand-alone units, as well as the Foldnak Compact system which can feed off any brand collator and features an accumulating feeder, stapler /folder, face-trimmer and an optional spine-roller. Hohner will also have their complete line of wire-stitching on display in booth # 3635.
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text: Santa had real problem to get to the windmill when he arrived in Heage this week. The coach and horses had let him down at the last minute. But, ever resourceful, Santa saw a breakdown truck from Ripley parked near him. He rushed over and explained he had to get to the mill by 12pm or would disappoint a lot of children. He duly arrived, in style, on a large break down truck! The day was very cold and blustery, but the weather certainly did not put off almost 160 youngsters who all met him in his grotto inside the windmill. A good day was had by all. Heage windmill reopens on Good Friday 2015, although flour is still on sale on the second Saturday of each month at the mill from 10am to 1pm.


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Bronx Rehabilitation Center Gold Crest Care Center Continues Blood Pressure Checks to the Community for National Heart Month
Bronx Skilled Nursing Facility Gold Crest Care Center, in continuing its commitment and dedication to the community, opens its doors to offer free blood pressure screenings to the community
Feb 18, 2013, 02:48 ET
BRONX, N.Y., Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort synonymous with their reputation for high-quality care as well as top-notch patient outcomes, Gold Crest Care Center, a premier rehabilitation and skilled nursing center of the Bronx, has opened its doors to the entire community and is continuing to offer free blood pressure checks for the entire month of February which is National Heart Month.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 600,000 Americans each year. For this reason, Gold Crest Care Center is devoting the month of February to raising awareness of heart health for all of their friends and neighbors in the community.
About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure, which increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States. Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time.
"Our goal at Gold Crest has always been to improve the health of our patients, residents, along with the extended Bronx community at large. We hope to protect the hearts of all of our neighbors, and we have been welcoming all those that came for a free screening and hope that many more will do the same," stated Mark Salamon, Administrator at Gold Crest.
Gold Crest Care Center located at 2316 Bruner Ave in the Bronx will be providing free blood pressure checks daily through the end of February from 2pm – 5pm and urge all individuals 30 years old and above to come get their blood pressure check.
To receive more information about the Gold Crest Care Center, visit http://www.goldcrestcc.com or reach them by phone at (718) 882-6400.
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You may or may not have heard of Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC), but the company has done well this year. Lattice makes programmable chips that are supplied to different end markets such as mobile, communications, automotive, industrial, etc. The second-quarter results released in July saw Lattice post record revenue.
However, Lattice has gradually lost momentum after spiking in January, and its year-to-date gain is now just 12%.
Shares jumped in January after Lattice posted better-than-expected results. However, at that time, revenue was shrinking and Lattice had posted a loss on a non-GAAP basis. Cut to the present and things look a lot better.
On a stronger footing
Lattice grew revenue almost 20% on a year-over-year basis in the second quarter, reporting $84.7 million. Also, its net income improved to $0.04 per share in the quarter from a net loss of $0.11 per share in last year's period.
The company's guidance for the ongoing quarter also turned out to be decent. Revenue is once again expected to grow 20% from the year-ago quarter when Lattice reports results next time. These improvements indicate that Lattice's end markets are doing well and the company's products are finding traction.
More importantly, Lattice's new products seem to be gaining momentum. New products accounted for 46% of total revenue and witnessed robust growth of 41% sequentially. Lattice claims to have designed the "smallest FGPA form factors on the planet" and this has probably helped it win over more mobile customers. FGPA, or field-programmable gate arrays, are integrated circuits that can be configured by a customer after manufacturing.
Lattice's management also claimed to have recorded design wins at several mobile handset companies. Also, the communications end market, which accounted for 46% of total revenue in fiscal 2012 and was the reason behind Lattice's weak performance, seems to be making a comeback.
Communications on a roll
The majority of Lattice's revenue comes from telecommunication equipment providers, including the two major telecom equipment companies in China. Hence, it is not surprising to see that Lattice's communications business is getting back on track. The build-out of the TD-LTE network in China by China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) seems to have provided a boost to Lattice as it counts Huawei, and possibly ZTE also, as a customer.
Huawei expects $2 billion in revenue this year through sales of its 4G equipment. Both Huawei and ZTE have together won more than half of the initial 4G contracts worth $3.2 billion doled out by China Mobile, as reported by Reuters.
Now, things could get even better as China Mobile is expected to boost its capital expenditure by around 50% this year to $30.5 billion, according to China Daily. The telco giant is planning to build 207,000 base stations in 31 provinces. So, the deployment of 4G in China would probably be a big catalyst for Lattice as its major customers win tenders from China Mobile. In addition, Lattice is also witnessing an uptick in telecom spending in North America as well.
Small-cell opportunity
Lazard Capital Markets analyst Ian Ing (via Barron's) is of the opinion that Lattice is also well-positioned to benefit from the deployment of small-cell wireless base stations. These base stations improve the performance of 4G networks. Ing believes that Lattice has got good exposure at Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) to benefit from small cells.
Cisco has made some notable moves to strengthen its position in femtocells and small cells. It had purchased Ubiquisys earlier this year for $310 million, following its acquisition of Intucell and BroadHop in January. The Ubiquisys acquisition has enabled Cisco to further fortify its position in small-cell technologies. Ubiquisys had around 70 customers on its books, including the likes of T-Mobile, Google, SFR and SoftBank.
The deployment of these small cells is important to improve the efficiency of the 4G network. That's why the likes of Verizon and AT&T have been adding small cells in urban areas as they focus on making their network better.
The bottom line
Strength in Lattice's communications business has helped the company recover and it has reported good growth of late. Looking ahead, analysts expect earnings to improve a massive 75% in the next fiscal year ending December 2014. In addition, at a forward P/E of around 13.5, investors won't be paying too much for Lattice's expected growth. As such, Lattice may be a good investment at its current price.
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I came up with an idea for a movement I hadn't tried at this spot before and made a quick little video of me trying it, I didn't quite nail it but it was a fun little challenge.
And here's my first photos of 2015, taken on while we were chilling on top of the local market on Sunday evening after a training session, didn't stay up there too long though because we quickly got cold.
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Gathering announced today that Vietcong: Purple Haze, the latest title in the Vietnam War shooter franchise originally for PC, will hit both the PlayStation 2 and Xbox this August. The title is developed by Illusion Softworks and Coyote Developments.
Vietcong lets you step into the shoes of a U.S. Special Forces soldier fighting deep into the jungles of Northern Vietnam. The 19-mission campaign includes 17 missions from the PC verion as well as two new, console-only missions. Xbox players will be able to take Vietcong online with Live for multiplayer fragging with up to 10 players at once.
We'll get you more info on the title as it comes in. Meantime, check out our first batch of screens, and feel free to add the game to your wishlist if you feel so moved.


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About the Water Quality:
Puget Sound water quality concerns include the impacts of toxic substances, nutrients, and pathogens on fresh water and marine resources. Also, regulations and programs that deal with 'storm-water' and 'waste-water'.
A little about the past
For the past hundred years, most people have introduced a wide collection of chemicals into the 'Puget Sound environment'. Many of these chemicals are very poisonous and cause health problems for people, plants, and animals as well.
The more persistent chemicals have settled into the mud and sediments on the bottom of the sound. Scientists have also found evidence of toxic chemicals such as 'PCB's' in the tissues of the living organisms. PCB's pass though the food web from tiny zoo-plankton through Chinook salmon to seals and orcas.
Rain is a part of life in the Pacific Northwest
Storm-water runoff is rain (or snow-melt) that flows off developed land, such as roads, parking areas, rooftops, and lawns, into nearby streams, rivers, and Puget Sound. Runoff enters these water-bodies either tiredly or through drainage systems.


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September 8, 2009
Bachelor of Science program teaches students the fundamentals of construction management while incorporating new trends like "green design" and sustainability.
TROY, Mich (September 8, 2009) - The International Academy of Design & Technology (the Academy) - Detroit recently announced the addition of a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management & Design (CMD). The new program will provide training that contains knowledge and skills needed in the evolving construction industry.
"The economy and the environment are dual factors in the rapid growth of green construction," says Barbara Marini, CMD Program Chair. "The new CMD degree takes a holistic approach to bridging the gap between architecture, construction and design with the goal of preparing students to take on challenging roles."
The curriculum blends project management, construction processes, and introductory interior design courses with the technical knowledge and practical skills required in the construction field. With an increasing focus on energy-efficient building and reducing community and construction waste, this new degree comes at an opportune time for both first-time college students and those looking to change fields or enhance their resumes.
The program focuses on the many facets of the construction industry including the interior built environment, building systems, community planning, and global sustainability. Project and construction management are an integral part of the curriculum. In addition, real-world field experience is integrated into the curriculum in many courses and students have an opportunity to learn directly from construction professionals.
"Construction is so much more than a shell," adds Marini. "It's aesthetic and it's functional. With the help of technology and 3D modeling, students will see their ideas and work come to life just as they would outside the classroom."
Industry trends that affect building processes, such as environmental initiatives, energy consumption and sustainability factors are imbedded across the curriculum. In addition, "green design" is a directed focus of the program and can help prepare graduates for the changing construction industry and building practices.
"According to the most recent research, the value of green building construction is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2010, while the overall green building market is likely to more than double from today's $36-49 billion to $96-140 billion by 2013," says Marini. "The CMD degree can help prepare Academy graduates to take advantage of possible opportunities generated by such growth."
The CMD degree is a three year program requiring four classes per term for 15 terms. Classes begin in October and interested students can register on campus or online at www.iadtdetroit.com.
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The International Academy of Design & Technology was originally founded in Chicago in 1977. The Troy campus was established in 2003 to help Michigan students develop their skills and abilities needed for success in the fields of design and technology. The career-oriented degree programs provide hands-on training and real-world insights, taught by industry professionals who work in the fields in which they teach. The Academy – Detroit does not guarantee employment or salary. The Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate and bachelor's degrees. The Academy currently offers degree programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Game Production, and Digital Media. The Academy is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools (NASDAQ: CECO).
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However, I do think this issue can become a real advantage when it comes to salary negotiations for a job. Gone are the days when men make more money than women simply because they have a Y chromosome. Oh Yea, you heard it here first folks!!!! Women simply NEED to make more money to cover the cost of their beavers. At the interview it is now essential to have a print out of an itemized yearly list of related expenses for your cock holster, that must be included in your salary. Folks, this information is also crucial to anyone in line for a raise. Demand that your boss give you a raise equal to your annual cooter expenses, multiplied by the amount of years you have been with the company. Cooters cost cold hard cash to maintain and we women must fight for our rights in the workplace.
One thing is for damn sure. I'm gonna treat my 6 figure pussy like the highly valued goddess she is!!!! After spendin' all that cold hard cash on her over the years, she certainly deserves some nice, new, lacy hankie pankies, and perhaps even a trip to Adam and Eve is in order so she can get a brand new shiny toy. That's what I'm talkin' about!!!
Thank you Kristen for the scoop on this cooter story.
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I dig this. My first ever visit to your blog and it's all about your expensive cooter!ReplyDeleteReplies
I aim to please!!!!! So glad you stopped by and glad to have you following my warped and wacky sense of humor.Delete
- AnonymousApril 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Cock Holster? Awesome. I'm glad we've got free health coverage in Canada. It makes Canadian Beaver cheaper to maintain. Now that cost savings only applies to the maintenance, purchase price remains the same.ReplyDelete
Oh, I somehow feel responsible for sending Awkward your way.... you two will get along famously as you are pretty much the male/female version of one person in my highly professional opinion! Yay!!ReplyDelete
As for your post, I agree completely! I am going to schedule a meeting with my boss's boss and demand a vajayjay merit increase...in this economy it's not cheap to manage such a treasure!
I just sent this to my g/f. She decided that we may have a 7 figure como so chimama. LMAO It's worth it to be maintained. hahahahaha What a way to think about it...ReplyDelete
Married women can still get "tit-for-tat" value: "Gee, I really would love to go screw, but this laundry ain't gonna fold itself-maybe if you help me, we could roll in the hay sooner..."ReplyDelete
Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water, I find you not being eaten by fish, but talking about the beaver....ReplyDelete
I long suspected this but appreciate your sound research on the costs of maintaining our nation's supply of hoo-hahs. Did you factor in depreciation of equipment or are you just assuming that a twenty year old cooter is equivalent in resource to a seventy year old vajayjay? Do you think this could gain me any ground in my dream of becoming the nation's first pussy appraisal agent? You must admit it's an exciting time although I expect it to be hard and a bit of a slippery slope at the same time. A fellah's gotta dream.ReplyDelete
lols.... Never thought of it that way :) I can imagine the looks I would get at work when I turned that notice in. lmao... Gheah! Would be nice to get some more money though!ReplyDelete
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Some things, against all odds, just work out right. The Christmas weekend, and then the New Year's Day weekend, went so exceedingly well here in Pasadena that a person is energized, going into the new year.
I'm not saying they worked out well all on their own. At Christmas, people like pastors, shopkeepers, families, even newspaper editors, have to scramble for the right copy for the narrative. But they did so. And it was good.
Two of the most Christmasy things ever: That Wednesday night, in a rush to get to a party, Phoebe and I detoured to Pasadena Jaycees HQ in the Fenyes mansion with boxes of kids' books for Operation Santa, donated by Tamara Silver and Robin Salzer through the paper's Charles Cherniss Tournament of Toys. I was holiday-cranky until I saw the huge smiles on Jaycees President Jessica Privett and her merry band, up to their knees in toys. The joy was back.
Then Christmas Eve eve, as you might imagine, Vroman's was packed with last-minute shoppers. It was all-hands-on-deck for workers as well. Head-down in the French travel section, I looked up to see Vroman's President and CEO Allison Hill, sporting a simple "Allison" employee tag on her sweater, helping out customers who had no idea the big book cheese was tracking down that special volume. "Maybe it's a novel, and maybe starts with 'A'?" I got up from my travel-section crouch to give our regular books columnist a hug, wish her a happy Christmas, ask her how it was going. That was a nutty question. The resigned smile on Allison's face as she waltzed past on her busiest day of the year said it all.
While our daughter Julia was away at Christmas for the first time in 26 years, living below zero in Burlington, Vermont with her grad-student husband Marcus, and that was sad, we are happy she's working as a catering manager at a little ski resort and becoming a hardy New Englander. And we had Christmas lunch with Phoebe's 100-year-old mother, Kay Wall, healthier and more active than many people half her age.
But if Christmas went so well, there are more things that can go wrong with a Jan. 1 in Pasadena, as there are more moving parts.
The place where happy new years begin, in that coinage of my late Uncle Ted, a former Tournament of Roses president, has got to worry about the weather at the Rose Parade, floats breaking down, security, the successful interplay of the football teams and their visiting legions of supporters before and during and after the game.
A-plus on all accounts to the TofR. God knows we could use some rain, but not that morning, sunny and warmish. That Big Ag float broke down, but we could see from walking by it on South Orange Grove the night before — always the best part of New Year's Eve in Pasadena, a real village feel, with locals out turning the boulevard entirely pedestrian except for the floral behemoths — that it was too long and complicated to not get towed. In the morning, security at Orange Grove and Colorado was a breeze. The parade went off fine, especially: that Japanese (almost) all-girl marching band, running with glee around the boulevard turn; the Trader Joe's float to the tune of "Magical Mystery Tour"; Earth, Wind & Fire playing atop a perfect replica of the (spectacularly ugly) Fabulous Forum; Mayor Terry Tornek's grandchildren clearly enjoying a jitney ride in a careening trolley.
And, before the game, the most Pasadena-y New Year's Day thing ever occurred impromptu at our house on the edge of the Arroyo Seco. As 2017 turned, our daughter texted to ask if some Georgia-fan friends could park in our driveway for the game. Of course. But of course we had nothing prepared for them. After seven 20-something strangers arrived, I scrounged in the fridge. "Anyone like a beer?" I called out, a silly thing to ask young football fans. "Well, I'm not allergic," one young man averred. Neither were others. So we popped cans of Murphy's stout and random IPAs and sat in the sun in the garden visiting for over an hour before trooping down to the Bowl. I produced some peanuts and crackers. Sometimes the best parties are unplanned, with people you didn't know.
And that football game? Geez, all the carping about breaking the Pac-12-Big Ten tradition was silenced by those four hours of high-scoring fun. My high-fiving muscles are exhausted. Imagine if it had been dull 'SC-Ohio State. Bravo to everyone who got the holidays here so very right.
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Lent term named for Lent, the 6-week fasting period before Easter, is the name of the winter academic term at the following British universities:
- University of Cambridge[1]
- Canterbury Christ Church University[2]
- University of Lancaster[3]
- University of Liverpool[4]
- London School of Economics and Political Science[5]
- Swansea University[6]
and was the name of the autumn term at the University of Sydney before it swapped over to the two semester system in 1989. It was also formerly used at King's College London, University of Kent, Exeter University, University of Wales, Lampeter, University of Wales, Aberystwyth and Heythrop College, University of London.
The term runs from January to March and thus corresponds to Hilary term at Oxford and Dublin, and Epiphany term at Durham. At Sydney, it ran from March to May (10th to 22nd Mondays of the year).
Schools in the United Kingdom which use the name 'Lent term' include:
- Abingdon School
- Amesbury School
- Barnard Castle School
- Berkhamsted School
- Bloxham School
- Bradfield College
- Brighton College
- Bromsgrove School
- Clifton College
- Christ's Hospital
- Dean Close School
- Downside School
- Dulwich College
- Epsom College
- Eton College
- Exeter Cathedral School
- Forest School
- Gresham's School
- Highgate School
- Hull Collegiate School
- Hurstpierpoint College
- King's College, Taunton
- King's School, Canterbury
- King's School, Gloucester
- King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School
- Lancing College
- Longridge Towers School
- Manchester Grammar School
- Marlborough College
- Oswestry School
- Old Buckenham Hall School
- Royal Grammar School, Worcester
- Ruthin School
- Sevenoaks School
- Sexey's School
- Sherborne School
- Sherborne School for Girls
- Shrewsbury School
- St Benedict's School
- St Columba's College
- St. Edmund's College (Ware)
- St Lawrence College, Ramsgate
- Sutton Valence School
- The London Oratory School
- Tonbridge School
- Trent College
- Westminster Cathedral Choir School
- Warwick School
- Wellingborough School
- Whitgift School
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- ^ "Term dates and calendars". University of Cambridge. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "University Dates 2017-18". Canterbury Christ Church University. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Term Dates". Lancaster University. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Dates of Meetings Session 2017-18" (PDF). University of Liverpool. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Term dates". LSE. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ^ "Semester and Term Dates". Swansea University. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
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Good news, Wii fans - Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 is coming to Nintendo's wand-waving console early next year and the European version will boast an all-new battle arena and six extra fighters that don't feature in the US version. The game - developed by Spike - promises more of the same 3D acrobatic scraps the series is famous for, although rather than hammering buttons to swing a punch, gamers must lash out with the nunchuk to plant one on the face of their opponent.
Over 100 characters, including Goku of course, are squeezed in the game, along with 15 destructible environments. Nine game modes include standard single and multiplayer bouts, as well as a story mode that introduces RGP-lite elements to the mix. However, what we're most looking forward to are the real-time transformations in which players switch from one character to the next in-game when they've taken a bit of a battering.
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Turnoffs: Bad hygiene and liars!
Favorite Movie: Transformers
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Hairspray September 15 – 24, 2017
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The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
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Disney's Tarzan April 27 – May 6, 2018
Book by David Henry Hwang, Music & lyrics by Phil Collins
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.