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Cape Town
Gingko Guesthouse
Arriving in Cape Town, settle into a cozy guesthouse situated on the slopes of Table Mountain with stunning views of the city, harbor and mountain and enjoy the warm hospitality of the owners. Gingko Guesthouse offers breakfast daily and a short cab ride finds you at the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront complete with shops, restaurants and bars. Each en suite room features the comforts of home plus
Cape Cadogan Hotel
Converted from a farmhouse in 1912, the stately Cape Cadogan was declared a national monument in 1984. This Victorian style South Africa hotel is comprised of 12 luxurious bedrooms decorated with a mix of contemporary and antique furnishings. Each bedroom has satellite TV, air conditioning, an electronic safe and comfy robes and slippers. The reception area is designed for comfort and tranquility, and
More Quarters
More Quarters offers the combination of apartment living with the service and hospitality of a hotel. The apartments are ideally located on a cobbled side street just off bustling Kloof Street, referred to as the 'heart of Cape Town' by the locals. One becomes part of the city's cosmopolitan way of life by being able to walk to both restaurants and boutique shops nearby. With choices between 9
Cape Grace Hotel
Consistently rated as one of the top hotels in the world, the newly refashioned Cape Grace luxury hotel delivers comfort in a mix of modern luxury and traditional Cape Town culture. Situated on the West Quay of Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, the 121 custom-decorated rooms bring the charm of travel to South Africa to life. Each room offers unique décor in the elegant and beautiful Cape
Kensington Place
Kensington Place is the perfect example of a cosmopolitan boutique hotel and is located in South Africa's oldest city, Cape Town. Situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, the hotel is close to the hottest spots, yet remains a quiet oasis. The suites in the hotel are stylishly designed with a blend of rich textures and contemporary detail. A sparkling pool and outdoor dining in a lush garden landscape
Protea Fire and Ice Hotel
Situated at the foot of Table Mountain in downtown Cape Town, the Protea Fire & Ice Hotel is in the heart of the trendiest restaurants and nightclubs, with easy access to Cape Town's most beautiful beaches. Fire & Ice is unlike any other hotel, with modern architecture, unique amenities and a welcoming staff. The lounge features an "ice bar" with a sophisticated design and colorful lighting.
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront
A hotel located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean that offers sweeping views of Table Mountain, Robben Island and Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Some facilities included are a restaurant with local and international cuisines, bar, Wi-Fi, pool, spa and fitness center.
Garden Route
Saxon Lodge
Overlooking a traditional fishing harbor with stunning views across Walker Bay to Hermanus and the Cape Point, Saxon Lodge is a perfect base from which to explore the Overberg region. The pool is set in the gardens, which also offer a beautiful ocean view. Simply decorated bedrooms each have with comfortable sitting area, color television and en suite bathroom. Saxon Lodge is not a self-catering
Under Milkwood Resort
Under Milkwood Resort is set on a forested shore of the beautiful Knysna Lagoon. Accomodation is in spacious log chalets amongst majestic Milkwood trees. This tranquil location offers guests a haven of leisure and comfort, with wonderful views of the lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains in the background. Each chalet has two bedrooms, a twin and a double room; a fully equipped kitchen with all the modern
Grootbos Garden Lodge
A 5-star lodge located at the beginning of the Garden Route. It is a quiet retreat perched on the slopes of the Duineveld Mountains and surrounded by a variety of multi-colored flowers and lush fynbos. Its restaurant has a central fireplace and offers a combination of Oriental flavors and traditional local dishes. Amenities include a terrace, pool area, lounge, beauty salon, library, and entertainment room
Madikwe Game Reserve
Mosetlha Bush Camp
A family owned camp nestling at the very heart of the magnificent Madikwe Game Reserve, Mosetlha Bush Camp is a rustic and intimate South Africa camp with just nine raised wooden cabins. Cabins have partly open sides and are arranged in adjoining or detached double rooms with twin beds and simple amenities. Shared bathroom facilities are discreetly situated amongst the cabins. Although bathrooms are not en
Jaci's Safari Lodge
Located in South Africa's malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, Jaci's thatched-roof villas are built to maximize stunning views of the wild lands. Each villa has a hand built stone pool, an outdoor shower, and retractable canvas walls to give guests the feeling of private but spacious luxury. A set of streams and the Marico river run through the camp area, making it an ideal location for bird and animal
Etali Safari Lodge
A lodge situated in the Madikwe Game reserve, an area home to the Big Five, in the North West Province. The lodge is good for game viewing and birding. All suites have air-conditioning, extra length beds, indoor and outdoor showers and a heated whirlpool on a private deck. Its restaurant offers fine dining as well as traditional dishes. Guests may relax in the wellness spa.
Greater Kruger National Park
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sabi's Little Bush Camp offers not only luxurious creature comforts, but a host of adventures as well. Tracking Africa's big game, including the Big Five, in open vehicles by day and at night accompanied by qualified game rangers and Shangaan trackers, and going off road for exceptional, close wildlife encounters, makes for a truly memorable experience - the highlight of your safari holiday in South
Thornybush Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Lodge is in a private game reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. The lodge accommodates up to forty guests in stylish air-conditioned suites with full en suite facilities, outdoor showers and private decks, overlooking the seasonal Monwana River. Bathrooms with large glass windows, offer unique game viewing in & past the river bed. Superb attention to detail and highly
Arathusa Safari Lodge
Arathusa Safari Lodge is located within the northern sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve, and shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, allowing the prolific wildlife free range. Arathusa is an intimate lodge, accommodating no more than 20 guests at time, and is designed to harmoniously blend with the adjacent lake and African bush. Ten thatched luxury suites each feature a bathroom en suite
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Elephant Plains accommodates just 24 guests and Wildland travelers enjoy one of only six luxury suites. Each suite features natural design and unique architecture with a full wall of sliding doors leading to a private deck. Decorated in warm, earthy tones, they blend with their natural surroundings. These exclusive open-plan suites each have a lounge, double bedroom, en suite bathroom (indoor/outdoor
Savanna Private Game Lodge
The nine beautifully appointed suites nestle amongst indigenous bush and trees that provide privacy, quiet and a haven for birds. The epitome of elegance and comfort, the décor is a blend of colonial and classic with hand crafted furniture, fine linen and beautiful artwork. Three Executive and four Luxury Suites offer a unique 'Out of Africa' experience with canvas roofs above draped ceilings set on
Notten's Bush Camp
Notten's Bush Camp is a jewel within the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. An exclusive and private safari lodge personally run by the Notten family, this beautiful, intimate safari lodge is situated within one of South Africa's finest natural sanctuaries - the Sabi Sand Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park. Each private suite is elegantly styled, spacious and cooled by ceiling fans. A
Pafuri Camp
Pafuri Camp is situated on a gentle bend on the northern bank of the Luvuvhu River in South Africa's Kruger National Park shaded by large ebony trees. The 20 East African styled tents have en suite bathrooms and are built under a shaded canopy with elevated boardwalks. Spread out along the river bank in East and West 'wings', the camp is furnished in colorful fabrics made locally by the Makuleke community.
Ngala Lodge
Ngala Safari Lodge features 20 thatched cottages decorated with nostalgic safari memorabilia, en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and private verandahs shaded by Mopane trees. Pan African cuisine is served under the stars in the dining, sitting and bar areas or in the traditional campfire-lit boma. Enjoy a dip in the large swimming pool overlooking a busy water hole frequented by elephant herds. Ngala
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Located in the exclusive Sabi Sands Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park, Earth Lodge is one of the most visually stunning and luxurious lodges in the region. Consisting of 12 suites and the Amber Presidential Suite, the lodge has a very modern look and feel and the lodge is hidden into the surrounding landscape. There are inside and outside communal areas decorated with beautiful artwork and
Perry's Bridge Hollow
A hotel situated amongst baobab, fig and acacia trees in the heart of colonial Perry's Bridge in Hazyview. The custom colonial-styled, furnished, air-conditioned rooms have satellite television, indoor and outdoor showers, mini-safes, tea and coffee making facilities, fridges and private patios with Lowveld vistas. Its restaurant serves classic meals with a traditional funky twist. Some facilities
Ten Bompas Hotel
This luxurious boutique hotel features contemporary African art and sculpture. Outdoor terraces, garden and lap pool allow guests to make the most of the beautiful South African climate. Each of the unique suites has a separate lounge and bedroom, a fireplace, guest toilet, steam bath and plenty of natural light, with access to the outdoors via a ground floor patio or a balcony. The house restaurant,
Peermont Metcourt
A resort situated alongside O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. It offers luxurious accommodations, spa, casino, the finest in dining options, a state-of-the-art cinema complex, contemporary furnishings and Wi-Fi. Restaurants range from international buffets to fine dining, contemporary Asian to classic Mediterranean, chic cocktail bars to relaxed family eateries and fast-food franchises.
Devon Valley Hotel
Hidden away in a cool, green, and peaceful corner of the Stellenbosch Winelands is the Devon Valley Hotel. Throughout its history, dating back to 1947, the Devon Valley Hotel has remained a retreat that promises delightful surprises at every turn along with the finest hospitality. Situated on SylvanVale Wine Estate and nestled amongst eight hectares of its own vineyards in the heart of Devon Valley, the
Wild Mushroom Hotel
Located in a residential area in Stellenbosch, the five star Wild Mushroom hotel is an old manor house restored by the prizewinning architect Hein Visser. The initial design and dimensions of the building were retained and the original walls, roof beams, doorframes, sash windows and solid kiaat doors revive a bygone era. There are six en suite bedrooms each with an unobstructed view of the blue Boland
Thula Thula Luxury Tented Camp
Rediscover nature at the Thula Thula luxury tented camp, where the peaceful essence of the African bush can be heard and felt and the true African safari-style camp is preserved. Each of the eight luxury tents provides private viewing decks, mosquito nets, fans and luxurious en suite bathrooms with a Victorian bath and an outside shower for a bathing experience under South Africa's starry sky. Enjoy a
Phinda Zuka Lodge
Make yourself at home at this private holiday lodge in the Phinda Private Game Reserve. Four bush cottages with private sitting areas and en suite bathrooms provide comfort and relaxation in this exclusive use villa. Explore and savor the wonders of the bush at your own pace and leisure with your dedicated ranger and vehicle on standby and a personal chef waiting in the interactive kitchen. Choose your
Rocktail Beach Camp
Rocktail Beach Camp is located in the lush Maputaland Coastal Forest in the northern reaches of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The whole area has been declared a World Heritage site. Accommodation at this South Africa safari camp consists of 17 rooms, each with an en suite bathroom and overhead fans. Rocktail Beach Camp also has a central dining room, bar and
Thanda Private Game Reserve
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Ghost Mountain Inn
A hotel located in the heart of South Africa's Zulu Kingdom. From the hotel you can explore the array of wildlife and coastal reserves in Maputaland and the Elephant Coast. The rooms have a luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bath which leads out into a private garden with an outside shower, while the living area has a separate guest bathroom. Some facilities included are a spa, adventure activities,
Bushman's Kloof
Located a 3 hour drive from Cape Town, this ecological oasis is a sanctuary to many endangered species of fauna and flora and home to over 130 San Bushman rock art sites. Bushmans Kloof is recognised as one of South Africa's Natural Heritage Sites. Wide-open plains, ravines, waterfalls and prehistoric rock formations characterize this ecological oasis where five different botanical communities live in
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Southern Sun Elangeni
A hotel located two hundred meters from the beach and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, on Durban's Golden Mile. The hotel offers air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, 24 hour room service, two bars, two outdoor pools, beauty salons, sauna, gym and sporting activities. Three restaurants provide choices of cuisine from authentic Japanese to ethnic Indian.
Serondella Game Lodge
A lodge situated right in front of the Inyoni Pan, in the Thornybush Game Reserve. Suspended wooden walkways link treetop hides to the luxurious suites situated along the Monwana tributary. It features excellent game viewing opportunities and more than 250 different bird species. The suites are fitted with tea and coffee making facilities. Additional facilities include a curio shop, boma (outdoor


text: Main Content House Bill 5704 (2006) rss friendly link printer friendly Public Act 647 of 2006 (Effective: 5/14/2007) Find this PA in the MCL Sponsors Edward Gaffney - (primary)Kevin Elsenheimer Categories Elections, other; Elections, election officials; Elections, school; Elections, local Elections; other; time frame to certify ballot wording for local, school district, or county ballot question; amend. Amends secs. 312 & 646a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.312 & 168.646a). Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2005-2006 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted House amendments. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as received from the House, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. Public Act Public Act is a bill that has become law. House Fiscal Agency Analysis Summary as Introduced (02-21-06)This document analyzes: HB5704 Analysis as Reported from Committee (03-01-06)This document analyzes: HB5704 Senate Fiscal Analysis COMMITTEE SUMMARY (11-28-06)This document analyzes: HB5704 FLOOR ANALYSIS (11-30-06)This document analyzes: HB5704 History(House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 2/16/2006HJ 16 Pg. 260introduced by Representative Edward Gaffney 2/16/2006HJ 16 Pg. 260read a first time 2/16/2006HJ 16 Pg. 260referred to Committee on House Oversight, Elections, and Ethics 2/21/2006HJ 17 Pg. 270printed bill filed 02/17/2006 2/22/2006HJ 18 Pg. 281reported with recommendation without amendment(s) 2/22/2006HJ 18 Pg. 281referred to second reading 3/2/2006HJ 22 Pg. 357read a second time 3/2/2006HJ 22 Pg. 357placed on third reading 3/7/2006HJ 23 Pg. 399read a third time 3/7/2006HJ 23 Pg. 399passed Roll Call # 142 Yeas 66 Nays 40 3/7/2006HJ 23 Pg. 399transmitted 3/8/2006SJ 23 Pg. 401REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 11/29/2006SJ 89 Pg. 2273REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 11/29/2006SJ 89 Pg. 2273REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 11/30/2006SJ 90 Pg. 2281REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH AMENDMENT(S) 11/30/2006SJ 90 Pg. 2281AMENDMENT(S) CONCURRED IN 11/30/2006SJ 90 Pg. 2281PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH AMENDMENT(S) 12/7/2006SJ 93 Pg. 2402PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 800 YEAS 34 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 12/7/2006SJ 93 Pg. 2402INSERTED FULL TITLE 12/7/2006HJ 92 Pg. 2997returned from Senate with amendment(s) with immediate effect and full title 12/7/2006HJ 92 Pg. 2997laid over one day under the rules 12/12/2006SJ 94 Pg. 2418SENATE REQUESTS RETURN 12/13/2006HJ 94 Pg. 3074Senate requests return 12/13/2006HJ 94 Pg. 3074request granted 12/14/2006HJ 95 Pg. 3263House requests return 12/14/2006HJ 95 Pg. 3282returned as requested 12/14/2006HJ 95 Pg. 3282Senate amendment(s) concurred in Roll Call # 1389 Yeas 102 Nays 0 12/14/2006HJ 95 Pg. 3282given immediate effect 12/14/2006HJ 95 Pg. 3282full title agreed to 12/14/2006HJ 95 Pg. 3282bill ordered enrolled 12/29/2006HJ 97 Pg. 3328presented to the Governor 12/27/2006 @ 9:52 AM 12/31/2006HJ 98 Pg. 3366approved by the Governor 1/4/2007 @ 10:45 AM 2006 ADDENDA 12/31/2006HJ 98 Pg. 3366filed with Secretary of State 1/5/2007 @ 2:30 PM 2006 ADDENDA 12/31/2006HJ 98 Pg. 3366assigned PA 647'06 with immediate effect 2006 ADDENDA

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Will Johnson's headed effort against DC United is in the mix at #3 in the top 10 goals from Real Salt Lake in 2012 — not for any particular display of skill, but for the quality of buildup.
The best goals are rarely solo efforts: Sure, you can have some great moments of individual brilliance, and they're certainly important, but when everyone on the pitch moves as a unit, as a whole - when it all comes together in a beautiful display of goalscoring magic - it's something much more meaningful.
This goal from former RSL midfielder (oh, the pain it incurs in me to say such a thing) Will Johnson against DC United has just that. From the throw-in to the cross inside for the goal, to the run and awareness that made it all possible, there's hardly a foot set wrong here. Sure, a couple passes simply didn't come off, but the responsiveness of the midfield to short rebounds from the DCU defense makes up for any of that.
It's one of those rare times in 2012 where everything just clicked. Will Johnson was invaluable in build-up play - whoever replaces him as a starter in the lineup will have their work cut out.
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Marshall (3-1)
@Memphis (2-3)
Saturday, September 26
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Attendance: [None]
Game Leaders
10/18, 97 yds, 0 tds, 0 int
17/34, 232 yds, 1 tds, 2 int
25 car, 203 yds, 3 tds
14 car, 64 yds, 0 tds
2 rec, 47 yds, 0 tds
5 rec, 141 yds, 1 tds
Memphis, TN (Sports Network) - Darius Marshall erupted for 203 rushing yards and three touchdowns, as the Marshall Thundering Herd opened their Conference USA schedule with a 27-16 road win over the Memphis Tigers.
Marshall averaged 8.1 yards per carry and also completed a 27-yard pass on a halfback option. Herd (3-1, 1-0 C-USA) quarterback Brian Anderson was 10-of-18 for 97 yards and was sacked four times.
Duke Calhoun led Memphis (1-3, 0-1) with five catches for 141 yards and a touchdown. Tigers quarterback Tyler Bass threw for 232 yards and a score, though he was also intercepted twice.
Marshall took a 3-0 lead on a 36-yard field goal by Craig Ratanamorn at the 4:37 mark of the first quarter.
But on the first play of the Tigers' ensuing possession, Bass hooked up with Calhoun for an 80-yard scoring strike to give Memphis a 7-3 lead.
The Thundering Herd drove 60 yards in nine plays on their next drive, and Marshall scored on a two-yard plunge.
Marshall burst free for a 69-yard touchdown run to give the Herd a 17-7 lead with less than three minutes remaining until halftime.
Memphis responded with a 12-play, 60-yard drive, capped by Matt Reagan's 20- yard field goal as time expired in the first half.
Reagan cut the deficit to 17-13 on a 22-yarder at the 9:17 mark of the third quarter.
But Marshall answered again with a five-yard touchdown run in the opening minute of the fourth quarter.
Reagan's 25-yard field goal made it a 24-16 game with 8:20 to play, but the Tigers would draw no closer.
Ratanamorn iced it with an 18-yard field goal following a six-minute drive by the Herd offense.
Marshall's victory marked the first time a road team has won in the head-to- head series.
Scoring Summary
4:37 1st ([None])
Field-goal -36-yarder by Craig Ratanamorn.
4:24 1st ([None])
Touchdown -80-yard pass from Tyler Bass to Duke Calhoun. (Matt Reagan kick)
1st Quarter
14:24 2nd ([None])
Touchdown -2-yard run by Darius Marshall. (Craig Ratanamorn kick)
2:48 2nd ([None])
Touchdown -69-yard run by Darius Marshall. (Craig Ratanamorn kick)
0:00 2nd ([None])
Field-goal -20-yarder by Matt Reagan.
2nd Quarter
9:17 3rd ([None])
Field-goal -22-yarder by Matt Reagan.
3rd Quarter
14:29 4th ([None])
Touchdown -5-yard run by Darius Marshall. (Craig Ratanamorn kick)
8:20 4th ([None])
Field-goal -25-yarder by Matt Reagan.
1:56 4th ([None])
Field-goal -18-yarder by Craig Ratanamorn.
4th Quarter
Officials: Bill Athan (Referee), Chad Bowers (Umpire), Gary Calip (Head Linesman), Lance Thompson (Line Judge), Tony Lombardo (Side Judge), Jim Seattle (Back Judge), Otis Bird (Field Judge)


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The Secret Garden Chapter 11
Astropup and the Revenge of the Parrot
Ever since the Cat People tried to kill the parrot, he has been seeking revenge. His chance comes on a mission to the moon when he and Astropup discover an extraordinary volcanic eruption.
The Secret Garden Chapter 10
The Crab that Played with the Sea
A Just So story by Rudyard Kipling explains how the sea got its tide.
The Secret Garden Chapter 9
The Punishment of Loki
Loki, the Norse god of fire and tricks, is punished for his crime.
The tragic, tale of how a favourite son of the gods was killed. This one is really sad.
The Secret Garden Chapter 8
Fenris the Wolf
Fenris the Wolf was so strong that he could bite through chains.
The Secret Garden Chapter 7
The Secret Garden Chapter 6
Katie and Mr. New
Katie's mother is being very secretive about something, and when
Bertie and the Queen's Confession
The Wicked Queen has confessed everything. She had recorded the story of how she turned Bertie into a frog. The cassette tape has gone missing. Bertie MUST get hold of it.
The Secret Garden Chapter 4
Mary Lennox wakes up in Misselthwaite Manor and meets Martha, a serving girl who is not all like any of the servants she has known in India.
How the Leopard Got His Spots
A just so story by Rudyard Kipling, read by Natasha, tells how the Leopard got his spots
The Secret Garden Chapter 3
ACROSS THE MOOR. Marry travels by train with Mrs. Medlock and has her first view of the Yorkshire Moors and hears a broad Yorkshire accent.
Thor's Fishing Trip
Thor, the Norse god of Thunder, goes on a fishing trip with a giant, and rows into the waters of the Midgard Serpent.
The Secret Garden Chapter 2
MISTRESS MARY QUITE CONTRARY. Mary Lennox travels from India to the grey skies of England.
The Secret Garden Chapter 1
THERE IS NO ONE LEFT. Mary Lennox is an only child living in India in the time of the British Empire. Everyone says how disagreeable she is. Her mother ignores her. She is brought up by the servants, and is rude to them. Then cholera comes to the district
Storynory Extra – Alaska
Natasha reads a poem from Alaska and we meet Tevi from Talkeetna - one of our listeners and a fellow broadcaster. It's a chance to learn a little bit more about us and our audience.
The Tortoise and the Elephant
Who is stronger : a tortoise or an elephant? This fabl from Zaire has
Katie and the Magician of Morocco
Katie and her mother visit Marrakech in Morocco to buy a magic carpet. They explore the souk and the medina in search of special shops. When they visit a secret village in the Atlas Mountains they find themselves in trouble. A longer Katie story.
Chap 24, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Dorothy is Home Again.
Chap 23, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Glinda The Good Witch Grants Dorothy's Wish
Chap 21, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Lion takes on the great spider and becomes King of Beasts
Chap 20, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Dorothy and her friends come across some very pretty but fragile people.
How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
A Just So Story by Kipling. Why is the Rhinoceros so wrinkly and so grumpy?
Astropup and the day of the cat
The Cat People have a secret agent working inside the space centre. He is planning to guide in a team of ninja cat commandos to assassinate the Parrot Major. The Parrot learns of the plot and flies into a panic. Only Astropup can save him.
Marvin the Mole and the Queen's Jubilee
We mark the Queen's Jubilee with a charming poem about a mole who pops up at her garden party.
Katie and the Giants
Katie's mum, who knows lots of wonderful stories, tells her about the Giants and the Gods to explain something important about life.
Chap 19, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Dorothy and her friends are attacked by the Fighting Trees
Chap 18, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Away to the South. Dorothy asks the Winged Monkeys if they can help her get back to Kansas.
Katie and the Witch's Swap (Free)
Katie and her best friend Isis decide to swap their lives for the day.
Song: Wine Dark Sea
A haunting and romantic song about Jason and Medea, to go with the story of the Golden Fleece.
Jason and Medea Part Four: the Escape
The final part of Jason and Medea., the story of the golden fleece. Jason must sow the field of Ares with dragons teeth which will jump up into an army of skeleton men. Then Jason and Medea must escape. And there is a twist in the end of the tale.
Upstart Greek
An uptempo, amusing song about Jason and the Golden Fleece. We hope you will find this fun ! The words are a bit of a tongue-twister.
Row On Boys
Row On - A bluesy rowing song for Jason and Medea sung by Gabriella Burnel
Jason and Medea Part Two : The Voyage to Colchis
Jason and the Argonauts contend with a boxing king and a blind prophet on their way to Colchis to fetch the Golden Fleece.
Download the audio, Right Click Save As We have already met the Norse hero, Sigurd . After killing a dragon, he rode his horse through a ring of fire to discover a sleeping princess – a Valkyrie or War Maiden. Her name was Brynhilde. He woke her with a kiss – but was it happy [...]
Sigurd and the Dragon
Prince Sigurd comes of age by fighting a dragon
Chap 17, Wizard of Oz
How the balloon was launched.
Chap 16, Wizard of Oz
Download the audio, Right Click, Save As It's amazing, but people keep on asking the Wonderful Wizard of Oz to do impossible things – and he can't help but oblige them – even if that means fooling them too. Read by Natasha The four travelers walked up to the great gate of Emerald City and [...]
Chap 15, Wizard of Oz
Just how wonderful is the Wonderful Wizard of Oz? In this chapter we find out....
Odin's Eye
How the chief of the Norse gods gained True Wisdom and the terrible price he paid for it.
Sif and her Golden Hair
Loki, god of fire and mischief, steals Sif's beautiful golden hair. In doing so he enrages Sif's powerful husband, Thor.
Chap 14, Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Download the audio, right click, save as We've now heard how Dorothy defeated the Wicked Witch of the West, and rescued her companions. In this chapter we shall meet the Winged Monkeys again – and hopefully they will be more friendly this time ! Read by Natasha. You will remember there was no road–not even [...]
Katie and the Big Cat
Katie and her best friend Isis go pony trekking on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall in the west of england
Chapter 13, Wizard of Oz
Dorothy has defeated the Wicked Witch of the West but her friends have payed a heavy price. Can the Yellow Winkies help her rescue the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion?
Bertie and the Secret Potato
A Bertie adventure that takes us to the jungle of Papua New Guinea in search of the secret of eternal youth.
The Christmouse Mystery
A Christmas play set in an English country house and featuring a cast of humans and mice.
Bertie's Lost Christmas
It is Christmas Eve. Bertie the frog is performing his stand-up comedy act abroad. He and Tim are delayed by snow when trying to get back to their pond, and end up with in a bus depot with some unlikely characters.
The Fox and the Wolf
From the 1001 nights, a tale of a fox and a wolf who are friends - but do not trust each other.
Three Bright Aesop Tales
The Sun looks down on the earth and sees all the human folly. He tells three tales or "fables": The Milkmaid, Juno and the Peacock, and The Sun and the North Wind.
Albert Orangutan
Download the Audio (Right Click, Save As) Do you think animals should wear clothes? Let us know when you have listened to amusing poem. It tells the story of Albert Orangutan, who is a very fashionable ape. Read by Richard Scott. Written by Glenn Lawrence for Storynory. Original Pictures for Storynory by Sophie Green. Albert [...]
Astropup and the Key to the Universe
Astropup holds the key to the universe in his mouth. Should he share it with the humans? The parrot says that it will bring them great wealth and power if they keep it to themselves.
Portia's Puzzle
A romantic episode from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice which is a little like a fairytale.
Chapter 12, Wizard of Oz
The Wicked Witch of the West sends armies of strange creatures to attack Dorothy and her friends, but they fight back bravely.
Katie's Halloween Aunt
A witchy Halloween story about Katie, whose Great Aunt Chloe comes to stay for Halloween. Chloe loves to do traditional magical things like flying around on a broom stick. Katie finds it just too embarrassing .
Chapter 11, Wizard of Oz
At last we meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the Green Emerald City. He appears in three different guises.
Don't Be Scared of Halloween
A Halloween Song about Katie the Witch who is scared of Halloween.
Chap 10, Wizard of Oz
Dorothy and her friends arrive at the Emerald City - so brilliant that they have to put on green spectacles before they enter.
The Red-Headed League
Sherlock Holmes investigates the mysterious league that pays good money to men with red hair to copy out the encyclopaedia. What are they up to? Could there be a criminal plot behind its apparently charitable aims?
Chapter 9, Wizard of Oz
In which we meet a small but very important person.
Chapter 8, Wizard of Oz
The scarecrow finds himself stuck up a pole once again and Dorothy and her friends find a new danger in the form of a flower.
Emelye's Tale, Part 3
The final part of Emelye's tale. Is there any room for true love - or for chivalry - in the knight's bitter rivalry over the princess Emelye. And will she have any say in the matter of who marries her?
Emelye's Tale, Part 2
Princess Emelye does not yet realise that she is the cause of a hugh falling out between two imprisoned knights. She has never met either of them, and both have fallen madly in love with her.
Chapter 7, The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy and her friends confront some terrible beasts called the Kalidahs.
Emelye's Tale, Part One
The Knight's Tale by Chaucer is retold from the point of view of Princess Emelye - so we have called this story Emelye's tale. Chivalry, Romance, Adventure and perhaps a tiny touch of feminism.
Nursery Rhymes 2
Rub a Dub Dub, Hickory Dickory Dock, This Little Piggy Went to Market, Little Jack Horner, Here we go round the Mulberry Bush, Ring a Ring a Roses, Oranges and Lemons say the bells of St. Clement's
Chicken Little
A fast paced and amusing story - but do be warned - some animals with cute names do get eaten by Foxy-Woxy. Look out for Cocky-locky, Ducky-daddles, Goosey- Loosey and Turkey-lurkey
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
A Sherlock Holmes mystery in which the great detective investigates why an apparent lunatic is going around breaking up statues of Napoleon.
Nursery Rhymes 1
Some traditional nursery rhymes packed with irresistible fun and charm.
The Beauty at the Last Ball
The final episode in our story about Princess Talia. Talia, Sally and Basil have tralled through time - but after so many adventures, how will they return to the "real" world ?
Katie and the Magic Shop
Katie's mum always wanted to open a magic shop. When she achieved her ambition, other shop keepers started to spread nasty rumours about her being a bad witch.....
Animal Riddle Rhymes
Download the Audio Here are three charming poems that take the form of riddles. In each one you have to guess which animal we are describing. We hope that you will enjoy them, and perhaps learn a few unusual facts about animals along the way. These Animal Riddle Rhymes have been written especially for Storynory [...]
Chapter 6, the Wizard of Oz
Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, and the Scarecrow are on their way to meet the Wizard of Oz. A lion leaps out and chases the little dog Toto. He is ashamed to admit that he is a cowardly lion.
The Beauty's Challenge
The climax of our Awaking Beauty series in which Basil fights a duel with the champion of Morgan Le Fay in the quad of an Oxford college
The Beauty's Champion
Basil learns to fight with a two handed sword from one of the best in the business.
The Beauty's Homeland
Basil and Sally wake up in far away place where a miller takes them to a medieval tournament.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
By Samuel Taylor Coleridge An old Sailer tells the tale of a terrible journey at sea - how he shot a sacred bird the Albatros, and found himself in charge of a ghastly ghost crew.
The Beauty and Sir Basil
Episode 15 in our Awaking Beauty series. The city of Oxford has fallen asleep apart from a handful of people. Amid the fog Basil meets Talia's fairy godmother who explains a great deal to him.
Bertie in Siberia
Prince Bertie goes to Siberia in search of a family heirloom, a Faberge egg. On the Trains Siberian Train he meets a mysterious Mongolian Princess.
The Beauty and the Big Sleep
Princess Talia's friend Basil finds that some strange and eery things are going on in the City of Oxford
How the Camel got his Hump
Kipling's Tale from when the world was very new tells how the Camel turned his "humph" into a "hump".
The Beauty Departs
Will our Awaking Beauty princess Talia leave Westerly College for good? Episode 13 in our series.
The Samurai and the Tea Master
Download the audio This traditional story from Japan is about the time a Samurai Warrior challenged a Tea Master to a duel. It shows how if you are the master of yourself, you can be the master of anything. The steadfastness of the Japanese character has been much on display during the aftermath of the [...]
The Revenge
A classic poem about a sea battle with historical notes
The Beauty and the Tower
Princess Talia upsets the Rector of the Westerly College Oxford.
The Beauty Under Arrest
Princess Talia is in her deepest trouble yet...
Katie's Revenge
Samantha plays some mean tricks on Isis who is Katie's best friend. Isis wants Katie to use magic to help her get revenge but Katie can only use her powers for good.
Chapter 4, Wizard of Oz
The Scarecrow tells Dorothy how it felt to hear and see for the first time.
A musical story from Russia.
Chapter 3, Wizard of Oz
Natasha continues to read this famous American fairytale. Dorothy makes a new friend whose head is full of Straw
Chapter 2, Wizard of Oz
Dorothy 's farmhouse lands in a strange country where she meets a a witch and some kindly but peculiar people called the munchkins.
Wenceslas Christmas Carol
The traditional Christmas carol that goes with our story of Good King Wenceslas, sung by Gabriella Burnel
Swan Song
The Song from our Swan Lake Story sung by Gabriella Brunel with words by Bertie for Storynory.
Chapter 1, Wizard of Oz
Dorothy lives in the midst of the great Kansas prairies. One day the farm house in which she lives is whisked away by a cyclone.
Good King Wenceslas
The story and the music of the Christmas Carol.
Swan Lake
A magical and Musical story includes a specially recorded song
The Bull and the Donkey
Download the audio Click to Play, Right Click to Save As Sherehezade is married to the Sultan. All his many previous brides have been beheaded the morning after their wedding. Her plan to stay alive is to keep the terrible tyrant amused with stories, always leaving him wanting more. Her first story is an amusing [...]
The Table and the Chair
A funny poem by Edward Lear about a Table and a Chair who go out for a walk.
The Old Man and the Figs
A jewish tale, very old, wise and witty.
The Philosophical Beauty
Princess Talia amazes Basil by letting him listen to a conversation with one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived.
Katie's Black Friday
A fortune telling craze is spreading through school. Katie warns her friends that predicting the future can be dangerous, and is proved right in this story that is just a little more SPOOKY than usual.
The Golem of Prague
A Jewish Story for Halloween - not unrelated to Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. The Rabbi of Prague made a bogey-man or "golem" which rebelled against him.
The White Seal Part Two
The second and final part of Kipling's story from the Jungle Book. The White Seal has gone in search of the Sea Cow who can tell him of a land never visited by humans.
The White Seal Part One
A white seal his horrified to learn that seals are hunted and killed by humans for their skins. He is determined to find a place where seals can live without fear of being hunted.
Eat You With by SunCrush
A song by SunCrush that features a clip of Natasha's voice from Little Red Riding Hood. SunCrush are a super band based in Seattle. This song comes from their album, seven. www.suncrush.com
The Tortoise and the Geese
A fable from India which shows why it's wise to think before you open your mouth and speak.
The First Strawberries
If you like sweet love stories, you will love this tale of the Cherokee Indians. The first man and the first woman quarrel, and the sun reunites them with a very special gift
Astropup and the Invasion of the Bird Brains
A fleet of alien birds launches a brave-wave attack against the world. Only a parrot drummed out of the space force can save us all from disaster.
Astropup and the Parrot Who Betrayed The World
A parrot is put on trial for disobeying orders and jeopardising a critical space-mission.
The Wild Man
A wild man of the woods is kept prisoner in a cage in the courtyard of the castle. A boy takes pity on the curious captive, and sets him free - only to meet him again later.
The Christmas Beauty
Princess Talia has no home to go to at Christmas. Her college friend Sally invites her to her house in Liverpool, where Talia's strange behaviour does not entirely win favour with her family.
The Remarkable Rocket
Oscar Wilde's witty tale about a rocket who is convinced that he is by far the most remarkable firework in the pack.
The 1001 Nights
How to enchant a terrible Sultan through the art of Story-telling.
Tom Thumb
An adventurous and amusing fairy tale from England.
A Japanese fairy tale about a kind-hearted fisher boy who catches a turtle and lets it go free.
The Leap-frog
Hans Christian Andersen's short but perfect tale about three animals that have pretentions to marry a princess and 'leap" above their stations in life.
The Timeless Beauty
Our Awaking Beauty, Princess Talia, goes out for the first time with her fellow students, and and at least one of them discovers what it must feel like to slip through time.
The Cat that Walked by Himself
Kipling's story, set when people still lived in caves: a clever woman makes a bargain with a clever cat - who will win out? Why cats are so independent and drink bowls of milk, while other animals earn their place by the fire.
Bertie and the General
Prince Bertie learns some history from an old war veteran, and he proves that even if he sometimes can be a bit spoilt and rude, deep down he has a very good heart.
Christmas in Iceland
How a boy called Jason spent Christmas in a very special land where Santa doesn't visit - but where they do have 13 Christmas imps who bring presents.
Bertie and the Ghost
When Bertie was still a small prince, his annoying little brother bet him that he would not dare to sleep one Halloween night in the haunted North Tower. Bertie did - and he met a ghost with a strange sense of humour.
Joseph and his Coat of Many Colours
Joseph is sold into slavery by his brothers who are envious of his beautiful coat, a gift from their father. He finds himself in Egypt where his fortunes are soon on the rise.
Old Sultan
Old Sultan is a faithful dog who has served his master for many years. Now he is old the master thinks there is no need to keep him any more. Fortunately his friend the wolf has a plan to save him.
Tim Learns About the Olympics
A short history of the Olympics for Tim the Tadpole explaining how they began in Ancient Greece, and have always held the ideal of peace between nations, though it has been hard to live up to.
The Sheriff Who Came to Dinner with Robin Hood
Little John is Robin Hood's most trusted outlaw. He wins an archery contest and the Sheriff of Nottingham employs him in his service. Little John swears to be the worst servant he ever did have.
Bertie's Double
The Wicked Queen is determined that Princess Beatrice should marry a rich prince - but Beatrice stays true to her long lost Prince Bertie - then the Queen finds someone who looks just like Bertie.
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My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management
Pain tracking made painless. Track any chronic health condition with ease. Fibromyalgia, RSD, Arthritis, Depression, migraines or any other chronic pain condition can be recorded and compared against each other and the weather. Print detailed reports for your doctor including weather, photos, notes and more.
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Features Include:
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Photo Attachments: Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Attach up-to 3 photos with captions to each entry. This is a great way to document swelling, rashes, skin discoloration, environmental factors and more.
Editable Pain Scale Descriptions: MPD comes with a pretty good default pain scale. However, you should consult with your doctor and replace it with their pain scale.
Color Coded Calendars: The green, yellow, and red days in the calendar communicate your history at a glance.
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Washington State is first out of the gate with the nation's premiere freeway for electric vehicles. Federal stimulus funds totaling more than $1.3 million are helping WSDOT and the state Department of Commerce to begin installing electric-vehicle charging stations from British Columbia to the Oregon state line. Fast-charge stations every 40 to 60 miles will provide a seamless artery for EV drivers on long road trips.
The first charging sites will appear along I-5 north of Everett and south of Centralia. When the north-south corridor stations are up and running in fall 2011, Washington will be home to the first electric highway in the country, just in time for the big national roll-out of EV's, include Nissan's Leaf, a fully electric Ford Focus and the Chevrolet Volt. Nearly two dozen other major auto manufacturers are poised to release new, zero-emission plug-ins to major markets over the next few years.
To prepare for this next generation in personal transportation, Washington State is building an alternative-fuel infrastructure and partnering with other states, agencies, utilities and private companies to make it easy for people to drive low- or no-emission vehicles along the West Coast Green Highway and beyond.
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Everyone knows clean-burning fuels make a car smarter, but what makes a highway smarter?
Cutting-edge information technology and highway lanes that react to real-time conditions to reduce collisions and smooth out traffic flow are helping WSDOT develop green highways too. Smarter Highways, also known as active traffic management (ATM), reduce congestion and the extra greenhouse gas-emissions from traffic jams. You can already see it working in the form of electric signs that display variable speed limits warning drivers of sudden traffic slow-downs on I-90 near Seattle. Earlier ATM tools have been telling us how long it will take to get from one town to another for years.
Later this summer drivers will experience the latest in Smarter Highways technology in the Central Puget Sound, beginning later this summer on I-5 between Boeing Access Road and I-90 in Seattle. New signs over each lane of I-5 will display speed limits that adjust based on real-time conditions ahead. The technology is proven to reduce collisions that often occur when drivers suddenly reach areas of congestion. The electronic signs also will inform drivers of blocked lanes and other traffic problems up the road as they occur to give them more time to react and more options to avoid backups. The signs will light up only when traffic conditions make them necessary.
The same Smarter Highways technology is coming to SR 520 this winter and I-90 between Bellevue and Seattle later in 2011.
Getting from point A to point B is important to just about everyone who lives or works in Washington State. Whether you're a student or a truck driver, an executive or a soccer mom, transportation affects your bank account, your limited time and the natural environment that makes Washington unique.
That's why WSDOT is making the state's transportation system more efficient and sustainable. That means providing more options for people to share a ride, building an infrastructure for vehicles that run on low- or zero-emission alternative fuels and improving traffic choke points on our busiest routes. We're working with communities to find sustainable solutions that fit their unique needs. We're extending the life of our roadways, structures and facilities and using technology to reduce the demand for more highway space.
At WSDOT, we're turning new challenges – both economic and environmental -- into new opportunities by making sustainability a priority in everything we do. It will improve your life, transform our economy and preserve our environment.
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The last day to get your vote in is today, the 30th :)
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The Scorpion And The Frog - The Ongoing Saga Of Wall Street
I'm certain that you've all heard this story...but do you really know it?A scorpion and a frog meet on the bank of a stream and the scorpion asks the frog to carry him across on its back because the scorpion cannot swim. The frog asks, "How do I know you won't sting me?" The scorpion says, "Because if I do, I will die too." The frog is satisfied, and they set out, but in midstream, the scorpion stings the frog. The frog feels the onset of paralysis and starts to sink, knowing they both will drown, but has just enough time to gasp "Why?" The scorpion replies: "It's my nature..." So...to correlate this with the title of this posting: we all know that Wall Street is private with their successes, but public with their losses; in other words, when they win, THEY WIN, but when they lose, WE ALL LOSE.Why have we put up with this for so long?They are caught, and time and time again, they insist that they can police themselves, and so, laws that would absolutely prohibit the stealing of our monies are never passed, and time and time again, the bastards STEAL FROM US YET AGAIN.How many frogs must die before we clamp down on that scorpion?
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Former president of the Senate, and current Vice President of Banco Provincia de Buenos Aires, José Pampuro, underwent a kidney removal surgery after suffering from severe back pains.
Vice-president Amado Boudou was recovering today, after undergoing surgery to treat his sleep apnea condition. The operation was performed in the Mater Dei clinic in the City neighbourhood of Palermo by surgeon Dr Jorge Schwartzman.
The national government confirmed today that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will travel to Cuba this week, where she will likely visit Hugo Chávez, although she is also expected to take part in a 'virtual assumption' ceremony for the leader in Caracas on Thursday.
A police officer died after being shot in the head during a shootout that started after he tried to stop three robbers that were trying to escape in a vehicle in the City neighbourhood of Flores.
After spending New Year's Eve with her family, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner returned to Buenos Aires at midday from El Calafate, in the Santa Cruz province, and is scheduled to begin preparations for her surgery.
Presidential spokesman Scoccimarro announced this morning that President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's "medical tests have ruled out the presence of cancerous cells in her thyroid glands." Within moments of being given the all clear, the Head of State was discharged from hospital and taken to Olivos where she will continue her recovery.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has recovered from a lung infection and surgery to remove gallstones that kept him in hospital for nearly three weeks, the government said.
Spain's King Juan Carlos I underwent hip replacement surgery in Madrid today after breaking his right hip in a fall during a private trip to Botswana, the Royal Household said.
Former astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon, is recovering from heart-bypass surgery, NASA said.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital, ending a nearly three-week stay during which he was treated for a lung infection and had surgery to remove gallstones, the government said today.
Apple Inc co-founder Steve Jobs refused potentially life-saving cancer surgery for nine months, shrugging off protests from his family and opting instead for alternative medicine, according to the tech visionary's biographer.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to communicate her "relief" after the result of the positive result of the surgical intervention she underwent last week due to the presence of nodules in the thyroid glands.
Argentina's Ambassador in United States Jorge Argüello delivered his credential letters to President Barack Obama, who expressed his "joy" for the positive results of his counterpart Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's surgery.
Venezuelan Vice-President Nicolás Maduro stated during an interview that President Hugo Chávez is "aware of the complex situation he is going through," and blasted the press over the rumours about of his condition.
Venezuela's cancer-stricken president, Hugo Chavez, is recovering in Cuba and is not in a coma as some have rumored a month after surgery, his brother, Adan Chavez, said after a visit to Havana.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has overcome a respiratory infection, but is still being treated for breathing problems after cancer surgery in Cuba last month, a government minister said today.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suffered bleeding as a result of a six-hour operation in Cuba meant to treat a third bout of cancer, the government said.
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez is recovering "satisfactorily" from his cancer surgery in Cuba although the process remains slow, Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said today.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has recovered "full intellectual capacity" after a six-hour cancer operation in Cuba this week, an official said today, but offered few details on the socialist firebrand's physical condition.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will spend two or three days in the hospital after surgery for non-aggressive prostate cancer, his doctor said, a day before the 61-year-old was scheduled for the operation.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos made his first public appearance after prostate cancer surgery and said he was fine and working from his hospital room.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will be released from the hospital on Saturday following surgery for prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the gland, his medical team said.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's imminent departure for more cancer surgery in Cuba has thrown his re-election campaign into uncertainty and once again shaken the socialist leader's passionate supporters.
Venezuela's ailing socialist leader, Hugo Chávez, will fly to Cuba on Friday for an unknown period to undergo new cancer surgery that has shaken the South American nation before an October presidential election.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez flew home after cancer surgery in Cuba that will require him to have radiation therapy ahead of October's re-election bid.
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo needs surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to miss the rest of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season, the struggling team said.
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova may have finished his cancer treatment in New York and be back with the squad by the end of March, president Sandro Rosell said today.
Barcelona's inspirational captain Carles Puyol may miss next month's Champions League quarter-final tie against Paris St Germain after he needed surgery on his right knee today.
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell says coach Tito Vilanova, who suffered a recurrence of cancer in his saliva glands earlier this month, will be back at work midway through January.
Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has returned to work sooner than expected and oversaw training today for the first time since a throat operation two weeks ago.
Real Madrid goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas has been ruled out for up to 12 weeks after surgery to repair a fractured bone in his left hand, the surgeon who carried out the procedure said on Friday.
Barcelona defender Carles Puyol has returned to training for the first time since a knee operation in May, the La Liga club said.
Brazil legend Edson Arantes Do Nascimento "Pele" has undergone hip replacement surgery in Sao Paulo after complaining of pain in the area for some time.
Unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona continued their record-breaking start to the season when Lionel Messi struck his 91st goal of 2012 in a 3-1 win at Real Valladolid.
Barcelona and Spain defender Carles Puyol will be out of action for around six weeks and miss Euro 2012 after having successful surgery on his injured right knee, doctors confirmed today.
Barcelona defender Dani Alves will be out of action for up to two months after having surgery on a fractured right collarbone sustained during training.
Spanish test driver Maria De Villota's condition has improved after further surgery to head and facial injuries and she is now serious but stable, her Marussia Formula One team said.
Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery for an aortic aneurysm next month and miss the 2011-12 season, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said today.
San Antonio Spurs guard and leading scorer Manu Ginobili will undergo surgery on his broken shooting hand on Thursday and miss up to two months, the National Basketball Association team said.
Valencia C.F have announced on their official website that Argentine centre-half Ever Banega will undergo surgery and could be out of action for up to six months after sustaining a fractured tibia and calf bone in curious circumstances this past weekend.
Argentina's national football team and Real Madrid's striker Gonzalo Higuaín is to have surgery on his troublesome back, the La Liga club said.
Argentina's national football team and Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuaín will be out of action for up to four months after having surgery on a hernia in his back, the doctor in charge of the operation told reporters.
US golf player J.B. Holmes had successful brain surgery last week and plans to return to the PGA Tour next year, his manager said.
Lady Gaga said she has undergone surgery to repair an injured hip that forced the pop singer last week to cancel the remainder of her concert tour.
The Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director told a Russian newspaper he had received threats for more than a month before a masked attacker threw acid in his face last week but his request for protection was rebuffed.
The Bolshoi Ballet's artistic director left hospital today saying he knew in his heart who was behind the acid attack that threatens his sight and the reputation of one of the world's great theatres.
Lady Gaga canceled the remainder of her "Born This Way Ball" concert tour to undergo hip surgery, promoters Live Nation said.
"Copacabana" singer Barry Manilow underwent hip repair surgery, the day after completing a seven-year run of shows in Las Vegas, his representatives said.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has undergone laser eye surgery and is "doing very well," a spokeswoman said.
Singer Robin Gibb, who spoke last month of making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer, has had further surgery, according to a statement released to the British media on Wednesday.
John Mayer has undergone surgery for the throat inflammation that put his performances and recordings on hold earlier this year, the singer has reported on his blog.
British singer-songwriter Adele has been forced by impending surgery to cancel all her remaining tour dates and promotional appearances through the end of the year, her record label said.
British singer-songwriter Adele is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing vocal cord microsurgery, hospital officials in Boston said.
Rocker and reality TV star Bret Michaels had successful surgery at a Phoenix hospital to repair a hole in his heart, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Comic and television writer Dwayne McDuffie, perhaps best known as the co-creator of Emmy Award winning animated TV series "Static Shock," has died, his publisher DC Comics said. He was 49 years-old.
Michael Jackson probably did not give himself the powerful anaesthetic propofol that caused his death in 2009, the doctor who performed the singer's autopsy testified yesterday.


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Wendie Malick and Victoria Chase discuss their upcoming battle on both Hot in Cleveland and All My Children.
Whether British, Irish or American the accents were horribly hilarious.
After landing a job for 'Woman's Day' Melanie comes up with just the right thing to write about.
The ladies discuss what to do when they meet a hot new man! Watch new episodes of Hot in Cleveland Wednesdays at 10PM/9C!
Melanie wants Elka to know that she is NOT 'too drunk' to talk to Owls, she is just drunk enough. She has also decided the Owl in question looks a lot like Wolf Blitzer.
Valerie scores a date with a Cleveland football hero while Victoria decides whether to give blood to a car full of clowns.
Elka (Betty White) and the prestigious country club president (Ed Asner) discuss moonlit walks, with a few nods to their work together on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Episode: Rubber Ball. Guest stars Ed Asner, Jon Lovitz, James Patrick Stuart
Talk about a laugh riot: Valerie tries to get Betty to break character, but the vet is a woman of steel. It's Val who ends up cracking!
First look: Melanie's son Will (Joe Jonas) chats with Elka (Betty White) about her iPod playlist -- and she seems a bit confused about the gender of pop sensation Justin Bieber.
Betty White and Jane Leeves were both incredibly excited to have Betty's BFF Millie Martin (Fat Ass Hagford! Hagness Fatford!) on the set.
The women go over what types of men they want to be set up with.
The gals strategize about how to win the Battle of Bands and Elka suggests having a wardrobe malfunction
Victoria needs Elka's help to learn how to act elderly so she can get the starring part in the 'Driving Miss Daisy' musical. Hot in Cleveland airs Wednesdays at 10PM/9C.
Melanie is baffled when her new date buys her a ring then puts it on in front of a crowded restaurant. Hot in Cleveland airs Wednesdays at 10PM/9C only on TV Land.
Melanie has the munchines after having a few drinks, watch and see what trouble she gets herself into!


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Over at the star-studded TCAs in Los Angeles, the stars of "The Face" fashionably presented the upcoming show to the powers-that-be while goofing around, too. They also took some time out to have a chat with "Access Hollywood" and had some interesting things to say. And we finally find out from Nigel Barker exactly how each model contestant gets the axe each week. Wait, what will "The Face" elimination catchphrase be?
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Sudoku generator/solver/analyzer written in Java (English and German). Lots of human style techniques (singles, subsets, LCs, fish, wings, uniqueness, coloring, chains, ALS), powerful analyzer (manage multiple solutions for one sudoku). Includes Learning and training modes and a booklet printer.
- Completely scalable, self explanatory user interface
- Create random puzzles in five configurable difficulty levels
- Supports over 70 human style solving techniques
- Fully configurable using dozens of options
- Powerful booklet printer / extended print options
- User manual and solving techniques guide available on the home page
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THE best free Sudoku generator/solver!! Superbly well done. Everything I could wish for, including a highly configurable Solver allowing to focus on practising/learning specific techniques while excluding others. It can easily be set to allow the player to enter possible candidates in unsolved cells, instead of having the program automatically fill them in. Very neat feature, and way more fun, imho. Even though the Hint function is disabled in this situation, there are more than enough hints to be had via the Solution Path. Excellent program. For my purposes, I doubt there could be any better.
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US auto sales post gains in September
CHICAGO, Oct 2: Toyota and Chrysler posted solid gains in US auto sales in September while rivals General Motors and Ford said on Tuesday their growth stalled even as the overall industry's outlook appeared bright.
GM posted its best September since the crash of 2008 as sales grew by a modest 1.5 per cent to 210,245 vehicles.
"Auto sales will continue to be a bright spot for the US economy, which is particularly good news for GM as we walk into an even stronger cadence of new products in 2013 and 2014," Kurt McNeil, head of GM's US sales, said in a statement.
GM said it has "moved aggressively to replace existing vehicles with better designs, more technology and improved fuel economy" which means 70 per cent of its nameplates will be all new or redesigned in 2012 and 2013.
Chrysler also forecast strong sales going forward after September sales rose 12 per cent to 142,041 vehicles as car sales jumped 27 per cent and truck sales rose six per cent.
"Last month marked our 30th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases and our strongest September in five years," Reid Bigland, Chrysler's head of US sales, said in a statement.
"Going forward with our current product lineup, record low interest rates and a stable US economy, we remain optimistic about the health of the US new vehicle sales industry and our position in it."
Toyota said its sales jumped 42 per cent to 171,910 vehicles and would announce more details later in the day.
Ford's sales slipped 0.1 per cent in September to 174,976 vehicles as truck sales fell eight per cent. But the second largest US automaker hailed the fact that sales of its small cars jumped 73 per cent to a decade-high.—AFP


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To silence all the growing conspiracy theories involving her impressive backside, Kim Kardashian decided to get an X-Ray of her ass. Check it out below. What do you think? Does this end the debate, or was Kim's ass born in Kenya?
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Commissioned in 1944, the Cobb Power Station lies 112 km Northwest of Nelson City in mountainous country at the junction of the Takaka and Cobb Rivers. Water for the station is taken from the Cobb River, which runs from the Tasman Mountains into the Cobb Valley, a typically glaciated U-shaped contour with a catchment area of 70.8 square kilometres.
There is a 13.7-metre range between the highest and lowest operational levels of the impounded water, which is 783-metres above sea level. After passing through a tunnel system the water drops 4 km through two steel penstocks to the power station.
The power station itself houses six single-runner Pelton type turbines, four 3 MW on single jet, and two 10 MW on double jets.
A gross head of 595.9-metres, the greatest of any New Zealand power station, allows the generation of the full output of 32 MW from a water flow of only 7.25 cumecs.
The facility produces an average annual output of 192 GWh.
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Consents were granted for a further 35 years during 2004.
The magnificent tussock lowlands and beech covered valley sides adjacent to and surrounding the lake are frequently used for recreational activities including tramping and fishing.


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WHAT IS THIS LEHIGHTON PENNSYLVANIA ONLINE DRIVING SCHOOL? Defensive driving in Lehighton Pennsylvania has traditionally been done in a hotel room, restaurant or some other driving school location. Because of the internet, Pennsylvania drivers can now experience the convenience of online traffic school at Driving University. If an Lehighton Pennsylvania court or your insurance provider is giving you credit for taking a defensive driving course, then why not do it online versus going somewhere all day long?
HOW DOES DEFENSIVE DRIVING ONLINE IN LEHIGHTON Pennsylvania WORK? If you want to stay home for traffic school and do defensive driving online, there are three simple steps. Step 1: Sign up here for Lehighton Pennsylvania traffic school Step 2: Pay online during the sign up registration Step 3: Begin the Pennsylvania defensive driving school online
WHO DOES DEFENSIVE DRIVING ONLINE IN LEHIGHTON PENNSYLVANIA? Everyday drives all across Pennsylvania are fulfilling their traffic school requirement, not in a Lehighton driving school class, but from their homes. That's right. If you've gotten a traffic ticket in Lehighton Pennsylvania and the court allows you to attend a defensive driving course or if your insurance company gives discounts for completing traffic school, the sign up now for Driving University and have your certificate mailed directly to you.
HOW IS THE LEHIGHTON PENNSYLVANIA DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE DIFFERENT? Traffic school online in Lehighton Pennsylvania is obviously different than in a classroom. The Driving University defensive driving school is done at your own pace 24/7. Do small amounts at a time or do it in one sitting. Driving University is different from other online defensive driving schools because you're not challenged to memorize, study and take notes about Pennsylvania traffic laws. The Driving University online traffic school has been written by Pennsylvania drivers for Pennsylvania drivers.
Pennsylvania completion certificates for defensive driving Whether you finish the Driving University online defensive driving program at 10am or 10pm, your Pennsylvania certificate will automatically be generated. We will mail your Pennsylvania certificate to you or you can have it delivered by FedEx. Be sure to give the Lehighton Pennsylvania traffic court or your insurance provider your driving school certificate.
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Universal Audio has announced the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo Audio Interface. Created by UAD Direct Development partner Brainworx and Shadow Hills Industries founder Peter Reardon.
As the go-to compressor on recordings by Muse, Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay, John Mayer, Regina Spektor, and more, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor is designed to feature a world-class signal path, controlling music dynamics in two stages — first with an Optical section, then with a Discrete (VCA) section. Both sections can be bypassed, providing a variety of compression sounds (Optical, Discrete, and combined) from a velvet touch to an iron fist.
Like the hardware version, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor plug-in offers selection of three distinct output transformers (Nickel, Iron, and Steel) — taking the signal from "clean" to "colored" and "dirty" — as if selecting from the output stages of three distinct classic analog consoles.
- Emulation of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, licensed and endorsed by Peter Reardon.
- Created by Brainworx, developed exclusively for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform.
- Separate Optical and Discrete (VCA) dynamics sections for two-stage serial dynamics control.
- Transformer matrix switches between Nickel, Iron, and Steel output transformers — like selecting between 3 distinct vintage console outputs.
- 90Hz sidechain filtering for musical compression of low-frequency program material.
- Large VU meters provide Optical, Discrete, or Output gain views.
- Custom presets created by Shadow Hills founder and designer Peter Reardon.
Price: $299 US from UA's Online Store. Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor will be available as part of the upcoming UAD Software v6.3.2 release, scheduled for early November.
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Paris, 1931. Henry Miller is writing Tropic Of Cancer. A 19-year-old Uma Thurman is playing his wife in a film adaptation of Anaïs Nin's (played by Maria de Medeiros) book - Henry & June, directed by Philip Kaufman (The Unbearable Lightness Of Being.) All the pieces are there for a great movie.
The film is a landmark for the mainstream erotic genre, it was the first film to get the MPAA's newly introduced NC-17 rating. The controversial film includes scenes of Anaïs slow-dancing (and deep lesbian kissing) with June in an underground lesbian club, Anaïs' many passionate couplings with Henry during their affair together and simultaneously with her lover/cousin Eduardo (Jean-Philippe Écoffey); also the exhibition of lesbian love-making in a private show in a mirrored brothel room between Henry's blonde squeeze (Brigitte Lahaie) and another frail prostitute (Maïté Maillé) – when Anaïs advised the aggressive female: "stop pretending to be a man"; the scene of Anaïs' descriptive and hallucinatory dream-fantasy of sex with June in an upper loft, experiencing 'abnormal pleasures' ("I begged her to undress. I asked her to let me see between her legs. As she lay over me, I felt a penis touching me…"); also Anaïs' climactic love-making with Henry after he had finished his novel 'Tropic of Cancer' while Eduardo was downstairs; and the concluding scene of Anais and June getting together for love-making (while Henry was asleep in another room of the house).
I couldn't find the particular scene I wanted to show here, but I did find these two clips. It's a film worth checking out, although I did prefer Kaufman's Unbearable Lightness Of Being.


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ADA. EFTA. EMV. PCI DSS. It's an alphabet soup of mandates, rules, regulations and migrations. And for a financial institution, it's frequently a headache and a distraction.
This was the case for River City Federal Credit Union, a San Antonio, Texas-based FI with $155 million in assets. The credit union had an aging fleet of ATMs and an ADA deadline on the horizon. Seven of 10 machines weren't upgradeable, leaving no option but replacement.
Like all CUs, River City had a fixed asset limit imposed by the National Credit Union Administration. Historically, this hadn't been a problem, but because of a downward revision of the limit, River City was tapped out. And the seven machines it had to replace were also fully depreciated.
"I couldn't go out and buy seven ATMs because I was restricted as to what I could invest in fixed assets," said River City Federal Credit Union President and CEO Kim Heinze. "So this was absolutely perfect for this credit union."
A two-fold solution
"This" was the works — ADA-compliant ATMs and managed services from Absolute ATM Services Inc.
Houston-based Absolute was founded in 1999 by Troy LeBlanc, who is now president of the company. A service technician by training, LeBlanc saw the need for a third-party service provider that catered to credit unions and community banks.
The managed services side of the business developed out of LeBlanc's desire to create his own fleet of ATMs. Like a lot of IADs, he found that good locations were getting hard to find.
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"We were able to take our existing relationships with customers and work with them into [an] outsourcing model," LeBlanc said. "And it was two-fold. It enabled us to come up with more locations when locations were dwindling down and it also enabled our customers a different opportunity to provide ATMs to their customers without the capital costs and without the day-to-day management of it. Which gave them more time to focus in on what they do."
Getting back to business
The managed services model met River City's needs perfectly, Heinze said. With 70 employees, eight branches and 15,500 members to serve, focus on the core business was paramount.
"I would rather IT and operations support our staff and our members, not have to go out and support an ATM," said Heinze. "We had teller staff that would actually meet the armoured car service on our off-premise locations. [They] would have to leave the branch to go and meet the armored car service to load the offsite machine. I mean, talk about inefficient use of people."
And importantly, the decision to turn its fleet over to Absolute last September ensured that Heinze would have a fully compliant ATM fleet come March 15 of 2012.
"I didn't want to be fighting [a situation] like the Walmart Black Friday sale," she said. "Compliance has always been important to our organization and I didn't see how it was going to get it done if we didn't do something right away."
Absolute figured the current book value of the River City fleet, purchased back the machines (the three newest were actually refurbs that Absolute had previously sold to the CU), upgraded the ones they could and pulled and replaced the rest. All of this was figured into the contract with River City.
A win for everyone
The outsourcing agreement is turnkey, including machines and installation, acquiring and processing, cash replenishment, and of course, service. Absolute sets a monthly charge per ATM, then deducts the fees generated by the terminal from the CU's monthly invoice. If the fees fall short of the monthly service charge River City writes a check to Absolute. If they go over, Absolute writes the check to River City.
Heinze likes the arrangement. "Three of those [ATMs] are absolutely going above and beyond the break-even point," she said. "The fourth one is right at the breaking point. So half of our machines, roughly, are either breaking even or are on the plus side."
There's the customer service angle, too. Because Absolute maintains end-to-end control of the fleet, it's easier for them to stay on top of maintenance, LeBlanc said. "In the past, if our customers elected to go with one of the other processors, we did not have access to that processor's system for direct dispatch or direct monitoring. But now, having the whole thing in house, we can quickly get resolution of what the problem may be."
Then there's the compliance angle. River City has shifted its ADA and Reg-E liability to a company that deals with these mandates daily. And when the MasterCard liability shift for Maestro EMV transactions takes effect next April, that will fall on Absolute too, since they do the acquiring for River City.
Ensuring compliance, enabling growth
Absolute VP of Sales Alicia Lowry is already fielding questions from customers about EMV migration. "I wouldn't say it's like a panic topic yet, but it certainly is coming. I'm hearing more and more and getting some questions about 'Do the ATMs come with EMV?'"
LeBlanc said he's ready to convert the 280 or so machines in the company's managed services program. "If it's certified and available to us to do it, we'll have it done."
Lastly, there's growth potential that outsourcing affords River City. A local university has approached the CU about installing ATMs on campus. Heinze can consider the request because working with Absolute would eliminate upfront costs for hardware.
Absolute is working with another credit union to install ATMs at the University of Texas football complex and sports area. "They're a very large credit union; they still have another 50 of their own machines that they do internally, and they saw value with us doing all of their special events and offsite locations," said LeBlanc. "So we've got this program working from a $10 million credit union with one ATM all the way up to probably a $600 million credit union with 17 or 18 machines. There's no [size] bias — it's what works for them."
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Store and display your beautiful frozen creations in this convenient Quick Pop Storage Display. Designed to hold up to 6 pops in an airtight enclosure, this container preserves freshness while providing an easy way to present your delicious dessert to the rest of the dinner party.
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Gas Lite Tavern, Ellsworth, WI Saturday July 7, 2012 Contestants will not be required to pay the Texaco Country Showdown fee at qualifying events KCUE will pay the Texaco Country Showdown fee for finalists Pre-Registration: Complete the Online Contestant Entry Form or Download Contestant Entry Form which can be sent by e-mail, fax or mail to KCUE Radio. To enter you must agree to the Rules and Regulations Contestants can register at qualifying locations beginning at 7:30 pm the night of the event Contestants will be prepared to take the stage starting at 8:30 pm KCUE Radio will select two finalists from each qualifying event to perform at the Texaco Country Showdown event during River City Days on August 4, 2012, 4:00PM, Bay Point Park, Red Wing, MN. Final EventHosted by KCUE & Running's Farm & Fleet
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