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A jury could not reach a verdict on a charge of rape, and prosecutors asked for seven days to decide whether a retrial should be sought.
A date has not been fixed for the new case, and Mr Landells, of Ann Swyft Road, Newton Aycliffe, was granted bail until it is.
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Madison Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint early Friday morning.
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The suspect ran away after the victim gave him her purse and iPhone. She was not injured.
Madison Police describe the suspect as: Male, black, 20's, thin build, 5'6", wearing a dark sweatshirt.
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It's possible to find some adventure without flying halfway around the world. Some of the world's best international destinations are closer than many people realize. Let's take a look at a few places where you can get a taste of the exotic without spending half your vacation in the air.
Belize is still an emerging international destination, and you can still be ahead of the masses if you book a trip. It's easy to get the impression that it's mostly a place to be lazy on the beach. Adventurers, though, will find amazing Mayan ruins plus world-class caving and SCUBA diving. Caracol is a can't-miss ruin for those who want to witness the former splendor of the Mayan civilization; experts are still uncovering the site, which once covered more ground than present-day Belize City.
The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave offers a long adventure up an underground river. Tours are guided, but do-it-yourself cavers can tap locals for tips on other cave adventures. Finally, SCUBA divers and snorkelers can spend some time checking out the world's second-largest barrier reef. Be prepared for huge - but docile - stingrays, octopi, barracuda and other colorful marine life.
Costa Rica is no secret among international travelers. But that doesn't mean it's lost any appeal: active volcanoes, cloud forests packed with wildlife, one of the world's best zip line adventures … what's not to like? If you've ever wanted to see an active volcano, Volcan Arenal near the town of La Fortuna is your best bet. You can take a hike around its base, and then unwind at a local hot spring resort and maybe catch a glimpse of red-hot cinders bursting from its crater. If you like wildlife, Costa Rica is difficult to beat. You're likely to encounter monkeys, iguana, coatis, sloths and a plethora of bird species.
And let's talk about that zip line: The Original Canopy Tour location in Monteverde (there are others throughout Costa Rica, too) is two hours of adrenaline on a 70-acre site. You'll glide among the treetops of an old-growth forest. Even if you claim to be afraid of heights, chances are you'll be ready to go again by the time you're finished.
Now, turn your eyes north to Canada: Adventure seekers know Vancouver and its surrounding area offer four seasons of fun. In the wintertime, people flock north of the city to hit the slopes in Whistler. In the less snowy-months, the area near Vancouver is the photogenic star of many mountain bike magazine covers. It's known for mountain biking of all types: downhill, freeride, cross-country, pump tracks and any combination you can envision.
And let's remember that Vancouver is a maritime city, so you'll find everything from kayak tours to whale-watching tours - you'll never forget the first time you spot an orca leap from the water. Finally, Vancouver is within range of glacier tours. It's often an eye-opening experience that shows people that a glacier is far more than a static mass of ice. Experienced guides provide knowledge along with gear like crampons and ice axes.
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When it comes to the best Texas barbecue on the planet, there is often no better place to find it than the Annual World's Championship BBQ Contest. Held in Houston each year, it's a mouthwatering affair known to attract thousands of cue connoisseurs from across the globe. Should you and your group of foodie friends want to join them in 2014, a charter Miami Air flight is the perfect way to get there:
The renowned, annual barbecue event is expected to take place this year from February 27th through March 1st at Reliant Park. The Annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is scheduled to follow the event and run until March 23rd. So your group may want to stick around a bit and visit the rodeo too.
Our charter Miami Air flights can depart from whichever U.S. location you choose and transport your group to the airport in Houston. Car, taxi and shuttle services are available from the airport to the Wyndham Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites. It's located on Main Street and often offers substantial discounts to those who make their reservations well in advance.
Furthermore, the hotel offers free parking to its overnight guests and is located within walking distance of the METRORail Station. The METRORail is slated to offer transportation to and from the World's Championship BBQ Contest and the subsequent rodeo for all comers. Thus, your group won't have to necessarily hire private ground transportation. Of course if you do want to secure private, chauffeured transportation there are many companies available that would be more than willing to oblige your group's desires.
In addition to the World's Championship BBQ Contest, live music, family entertainment and a public food tent are also expected to be available onsite. So your group will be able to soak up the event's intoxicating aromas, flavors, sights and sounds in comfort.
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If you're a travel agent specializing in group travel, or if you'd like to expand into group travel, Aviation Charters are the way to make it simple for your clients to get from one place to another. Miami Air International is a charter-only airline that can fly your group around the world in style and comfort.
As a travel agent, and like any other business professional, you are always looking for ways to generate more revenue. Expanding into group travel is a way to do this. There are many groups that would fit easily into this niche, many in your local area. Some of the groups you might solicit to use this service include:
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Meir Panim implements programs that serve Israel's neediest populations with respect and dignity. Meir Panim also coordinated care packages for families in the South during the Gaza War.
Despite it's Muslim Brotherhood government, the US has decided to send 20 more F-16 fighter planes to Egypt, FoxNews reports.
Egypt already has 200 planes, and these 20 are part of an order placed by the U.S., for former president Hosni Mubarak 2 years ago, as part of a $1 billion dollar foreign package to Egypt.
With Islamic Egypt cozying up to Iran, and the Israel-Egypt peace treaty on the rocks, is sending them the most advanced F-16s that Lockheed Martin makes the best of ideas right now? You would think with problems that Egypt faces, sending food and teachers might be a far more wiser use of that money.
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This is outright, unadulterated, unrefined HORSE**** !!!!!!!
"Obama Is Surrounding Israel By Very Advanced Weaponry. He Has Given Them More Military Tanks Than The US Military Possesses. WHY?"
It's either Egypt is at war or they are preparing for one. Obama should stop playing double standard in the ME.
While Egypt gets 20 F-16 fighter jets, Israeli F-16 engines develop wings.
it's a good thing because it creates jobs for American defense workers
creates jobs for American people.
Is that the only thing that can create jobs?
Creates jobs for American people to provide Satan with weapons to try and take over the world; thus, is the goal of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Interesting. The Left gets all bent out of shape over the war in Afghanistan, but about military aid to Egypt we don't hear a peep. Double standards, much?
is America not worried about the Muslim Brotherhood which is obvious helping Hamas and Iran? you are aiding your enemy indirectly!
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during divine service, by carrying a private member's motion from
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Magna Carta: MOVING a Guildford diocesan-synod
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Dell XPS M1530 review
A superb laptop, combining excellent ergonomics and slick looks with a good dollop of power.
Review Date: 25 Feb 2008
Reviewed By: Sasha Muller
Price when reviewed: (£879 inc VAT)
Dell's XPS branding was once synonymous with futuristically tailored, high-performance gaming systems. But with the acquisition of Alienware back in 2006, Dell sought to steer the branding away from its specialist heritage and usher in a new, luxurious, design-led range.
The first herald of that transformation came in the guise of a radical, briefcase-sized desktop replacement, the Dell XPS M2010. We gave that a favourable review in 2006. Since then, Dell has added the 13.3in XPS M1330 and 17in XPS M1730 to the range, and, now, the XPS M1530 has arrived to fill the gaping 15.4in-sized hole in the line-up.
While the XPS M2010 was a truly remarkable beast, it wasn't until the arrival of the XPS M1330 last year that the XPS range found its true identity. The M1330 was, and still is, the finest looking laptop Dell has ever produced, and so it's no disappointment to find that the M1530 shares its fine sense of style.
Slip the Dell from its packaging and its good looks are immediately apparent. In a refreshing departure from the norm, Dell, unlike many laptop manufacturers, hasn't made recourse to the glossy black cliché. Instead, the lid is adorned with a single block of colour, interrupted only by chrome-effect Dell and XPS logos, and flanked neatly in grey.
Our review model was finished in an attractively subtle, muted shade, dubbed Midnight Blue, but depending on your tastes, there's the choice of Crimson red and Tuxedo black. Whichever you choose, the Micro Satin paint that Dell uses makes sure that the M1530 feels as good as it looks, with a wonderfully tactile, silky-smooth finish.
It isn't often that practicality and fine design meet in the middle, but you only need spend a little time with the M1530 to be assured that its creators thought long and hard about every facet of its design. Tilt the lid back on its strong, pleasingly stiff hinges and the Dell's interior continues to impress.
The wide expanse of brushed-aluminium wrist rest both looks and feels outstandingly luxurious; and it provides a supremely comfortable typing position. Even the omission of lid catches is forgivable- those strong hinges won't allow the lid to flop open in a bag.
Once you've finished gawping at the striking looks, simply turning on the M1530 is enough to elicit another shiver of excitement. Depress the silver on button and the row of touch-sensitive buttons to its right strobe into life with a gentle blue glow. They look lovely and work well too: all it takes is a light press of the finger to mute the volume, or pause a track, each button illuminating and then gently fading away.
The M1530's sterling build quality is equally impressive. Its sheer solidity makes it feel heavier than it truly is, but at 2.62kg, it's far from overweight when compared with other 15.4in laptops.
It's just superbly solid, and no matter how hard we tried, the M1530's base failed to exhibit the slightest hint of flex. It's little surprise that the 15.4in display is more pliant, but again we had to really prod and poke with excessive force before we noticed any distortion on the displayed image.
The resilient build quality pays dividends when it comes to usability too. The wide chassis gives the keyboard plenty of room to breathe, and apart from the slightly compressed shift keys, the layout is eminently sensible.
In use, each of the full-sized keys gives a crisp, positive action that helps make light of long stretches of typing. The trackpad is equally praiseworthy, despite its small dimensions, and its responsiveness is complemented by the light action of the accompanying buttons.
Don't buy this laptop
the article fails to mention that it heats up to a very high temperature. You can't ever put it on your lap or on any surface that doesn't give it room to breathe. I've had many problems with it and it has had to go in for repairs twice the last was a motherboard failure costing £420+VAT to repair.
Looks nice, works nice, breaks down a lot.
By Lorraine on 29 Mar 2010
Best laptop of 2008
I think the above comments is a tad harsh; using a laptop on your lap is a sure fire way to break the laptop and cause overheating issues! Especially when its a gaming laptop designed to be high powered!
The XPS1530 is still a tip top laptop; I use it regulary for everything from 3D rendering, to video editing and webdesign & it still looks as good and works as fast as it did 2 year ago. I tend to use a lot of Mac's and the build quality is easily on par with Apples laptops whilst offering a substantial saving.
Fantastic bit of kit!
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Totally agree
I've had my 1530 for 2 years, it's a 4gb/250 and it has NEVER let me down. I think it's blue screened on me once and it was a major shock. It's used every day for at least 4 hours. I might need to get a bigger hard drive at some point but, and I've had a lot of PC's and laptops, I can safely say this is the best one I've ever had. Love it.
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Laser aesthetics might seem like a recent phenomenon, but PHR Centers' staff members have been using lasers to address clients' cosmetic needs since 1981. This gives them experience far beyond what you might expect in their industry. Dr. Amy DeRosa?a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon?oversees the centers' teams of registered nurses, licensed aestheticians, and laser technicians, who work together to treat a wide range of concerns by using the latest equipment and techniques.
By focusing on nonsurgical solutions to common aesthetic issues, PHR Centers can grant clients dramatic effects without the downtime of plastic surgery or the risks of time travel. The experts call on the Palomar Vectus cosmetic laser system to eradicate unwanted hair while cooling the skin for a more comfortable experience, and use Vaser Lipolysis, SmartLipo, and radio-frequency-based Vanquish treatments to contour clients' bodies by targeting stubborn fat deposits. To achieve a more youthful appearance, Deka SmartXide DOT therapy helps improve skin tone and texture by stimulating collagen production, and Botox, dermal fillers, and chemical peels work to soften wrinkles and rejuvenate the complexion.
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Voices from Colonial America: New York 1609-1776 (Library Binding)
Believe it or not, New York's past was as wild, exciting, and contentious as its present. It's hard to imagine now that New York City was once a wilderness, but Manhattan takes its name from an Algonquian Indian word meaning "hilly island." Henry Hudson's haul of fine furs convinced the Dutch to establish their colony at the gateway to the New World, and the island was bought from the Native Americans.
Once settled, New York soon became the crucible of commerce in America, and the steely spirit of New Yorkers was forged fast. The narrative of New York has been marked ever since with the spirit of its inhabitants' fierce independence and individuality.
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American seafood company King & Prince Seafood is introducing two new seafood cake products featuring lobster and snow crab.
The products — Gourmet Seafood Cakes and Gourmet Lobster and Seafood Cakes feature Canadian coldwater lobster and/or Bering Sea snow crab, blended with surimi.
The Brunswick, Ga.-based company is offering the products as an appetizer, entrée, or as part of combo platters or other recipes.
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I feel like high schools should really teach this: the recovery position. It's a pose you can put someone in if they pass out from taking too much alcohol or some sort of drug. It prevents this from choking on their own vomit. So yea, it's super important to know if you're around people who drink/use to excess. Mind you, you should NOT just abandon someone in this position and go on your way, if they pass out it's best to stay with them until they sober up or call an ambulance if they appear to get worse.
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I have both a personal and a professional interest in the way Extended Validation SSL changes consumer behavior on the sites that use these new SSL Certificates. The personal interest is that since I sat on the CA/Browser Forum during EV's formative stage, I'd like to know if our efforts were successful. The professional interest is a little more obvious but very similar; since we offer these certificates at VeriSign it's very important to determine what effect they have on completed transactions on sites.
First we had the Tec-Ed research, which demonstrated that online shoppers have a natural understanding of the vocabulary of green bars and view EV SSL as a positive thing on a site. That was great early information, but my real interest was in the actual changes in behavior among visitors to real production sites. The first site I discovered to have measured this effect was Overstock.com, who saw an 8.6% decrease in abandonment. Next I found DebtHelp.com, with its 11% increase in transactions. We went on to discover that PayPal, Scribendi, and Virtual Sheet Music had measured the same thing, all with an increase in a site visitor's propensity to complete a transaction when a green address bar is present.
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Central Banks
Central banks are institutions that manage a nation's currency, money supply, and interest rates. Central banks also oversee a nation's banking system and are the lenders of last resort in a time of crisis. Central banks are normally a separate body from the political establishment. The goal of central banks is to create stability and low inflation in the system.
The Nine-Month Check-Up
By Michael Lombardi, MBA for Profit Confidential
With nine months behind us this year, today we look at how two popular forms of investment have done in 2014 and where I think they are headed for the remainder of the year.
Starting with stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed yesterday up 2.8% for the year. Given the risk of the stock market, 2.8% is no big gain. I wrote at the beginning of 2014 that the return on stocks would not be worth the risk this year. I was on the money. When we look at the broad market, the Russell 2000 Index is down 5.4% for the year.
Going forward, as you know as a reader of Profit Confidential, I see stocks as risky. Plain and simple, stocks are overpriced in an environment where the Federal Reserve is putting the brakes on paper money printing and is warning that interest rates are going higher.
On a typical day, I see the Dow Jones up 100 points; the next day, it's down 100 points. This is happening in an environment where trading volume has collapsed. I wouldn't be surprised to see October deliver us a nasty stock market crash.
Moving to gold (and this is very interesting), gold is flat for the year in U.S. dollars. But if we look at gold in Japanese yen, gold is up 4.6% for 2014. If we look at gold in Canadian dollars, bullion is up 4.6% as well this year. And if we measure gold in euros, we find gold bullion prices are up 10.4% in 2014.
What explains this?
Yesterday, the U.S. dollar hit another six-year high … Read More
Where the U.S. Dollar Is Headed and What It Means to You
By Michael Lombardi, MBA for Profit Confidential
For the U.S. federal government's fiscal year, which ends this Tuesday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts a budget deficit of $506 billion. (Source: Congressional Budget Office web site, September 26, 2014.)
But just because our annual deficit is declining, that doesn't mean our national debt is rising by an equal amount.
In fact, between September 20, 2013 and September 20, 2014, the U.S. national debt increased by $1.0 trillion. (Source: Treasury Direct, last accessed September 23, 2014.)
And the government is expected to post budget deficits until at least 2024.
According to a report released by the CBO, the U.S. government's budget deficits will amount to $7.19 trillion between 2015 and 2024. (Source: Congressional Budget Office, August 27, 2014.) That's roughly $780 billion a year on average.
Each year the government incurs a budget deficit, it has to borrow money to pay for its expenses and as a result, the national debt increases.
With the national debt now at $17.7 trillion, adding another $7.19 trillion takes the total to $24.89 trillion within 10 years. But as I showed you earlier in this story, government debt is rising at a much faster pace than national debt.
My prediction: a national debt of $34.0 trillion within 10 years.
For the current fiscal year, the U.S. government is estimated to pay $430 billion in interest on the national debt. The Federal Reserve has stated it plans to raise interest rates starting in 2015 and will continue to do so right through to 2017.
According to the CBO, interest payments on the government's debt will triple within 10 years.
While I'm sure traders … Read More
Should You Buy Into the U.S. Dollar Rally?
By Michael Lombardi, MBA for Profit Confidential
Since May, when it was near an all-time low, the U.S. dollar has rallied. Compared to other major currencies of the world, the greenback is up five percent since July, as the chart below illustrates.
The question: should investors get into this U.S. dollar rally?
Dear reader, the U.S. dollar is not moving higher because the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are getting better. It's moving higher because other parts of the global economy are doing worse than the U.S.
The eurozone economy is so weak that the European Central Bank has lowered interest rates again, pushing the value of the euro lower. In the United Kingdom, Scotland is looking for independence. The crisis between Russia and Ukraine continues without resolution. New troubles are brewing in the Middle East. China reported yesterday it would start pumping money into its largest banks.
Chart courtesy of www.StockCharts.com
Right now, with the majority of major world central banks either printing more of their paper money or bringing interest rates even lower, the U.S. is the best of the worst.
But I believe the rally in the U.S. dollar will be short-lived.
Central banks are trying to move away from the U.S. dollar as their reserve currency. At one point, trade in the global economy was dominated by the U.S. dollar. This is changing, slowly but surely.
Consider just one of many recent examples; the Chinese and Argentinian central banks will be doing an $11.0-billion currency swap operation. This will allow Argentina to increase its reserves and pay for Chinese imports in yuan—the deal was signed in July. (Source: Reuters, September 7, 2014.)
Putting … Read More
Why Aren't Gold Prices Rising?
By Michael Lombardi, MBA for Profit Confidential
The numbers are in…
In the second quarter of 2014, world central banks bought 117.8 tonnes of gold bullion compared to 92.1 tonnes a year earlier—a jump of 28%. Central banks have been net purchasers of gold bullion for 14 consecutive quarters!
According to the World Gold Council, "Economic and geopolitical events throughout the world are sources of ongoing instability and uncertainty. Such events reinforce the requirement for appropriate risk management by central banks through holding gold reserves for asset diversification." (Source: "Gold Demand Trends Q2 2014," World Gold Council web site, August 14, 2014.)
Hog wash, I say. Central banks are buying gold bullion because they are slowly moving away from U.S. dollars as their reserve currency and replacing them with gold bullion.
In the second quarter, Russia purchased 54 tonnes of gold bullion, Kazakhstan purchased seven tonnes, and Tajikistan bought three tonnes. Combined, just these three central banks made up more than 54% of all the official purchases of gold bullion in the second quarter.
You won't see the central banks of France or Germany buying gold bullion because they already have enough (that's if Germany can ever get its gold back from the U.S.).
So if demand for gold bullion is rising, as evidenced by central banks buying more, gold coin sales near record highs, and gold demand in India rising again now that the government is easing tariffs on gold imports, the million-dollar question is why aren't gold prices rising?
There is plenty of discussion on the Internet about gold manipulation and how prices are purposely being kept down. I can't comment on that, but I … Read More
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I was going through my drafts on my blog and realized this super cute elephant handprint craft we made for Baby D's birthday party never got posted! It's been 6 months since Baby D's elephant first birthday party! Can you say Blog Fail? LOL!
When D was born I decided on this aqua and orange elephant themed nursery. I loved it so much that I knew it would be the perfect theme for his first birthday party. If you'd like details you can check them out here:
Aqua & Orange Elephant Nursery
Elephant Themed First Birthday Party
When I was planning D's party I wanted to make sure it wasn't centered around cake and food since at that point in time due to his FPIES he only had one safe food and even then he wasn't eating it. So we decided on a late morning party with just a few of his friends and a few of K's friends. We bought a bunch of balls to put in the large baby gate area for a make-shift ball pit, and then we also decided to make elephant handprint crafts that everyone could take home with them as their party favor.
Supplies Needed:
- 8×10 colored paper (I used thicker stock paper from the craft store)
- Grey paint
- Construction paper (for balloon – your choice of color.)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Sharpie
- Sponge applicator to paint little hands
- paper plate for paint
I love how simple these are to make. It was really easy for both the babies and kids who attended D's party.
- Cut balloons out of paper in your choice of color. I winged it, but you can certainly find a template online.
- Coat child's hand with paint.
- Stamp hand onto paper. Try to get the child to spread their fingers a bit.
- Remove hand and let paint dry (5-10 minutes).
- Using the sharpie have an adult or older child add the details. (Face, ear, tail, toe nails, and balloon string.)
- Glue balloon on. (If this is for a party you can add the number on the balloon.)
- Write name and date.
Frame and enjoy how tiny your cuties hand was for years to come! Even though we wrote the name on the top I've decided to include D's in a multiple 4×6 picture frame with his first birthday pictures. Just a little something special that I can always look back on.
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See the little fuel pump on the left side? Rumor has it, that whatever side it is on, on your fuel gauge, that's the side of your car that your fuel cap is on. Is that true?
hi mobii well i had to go out n have a look..82 nissan van the fuel symbol is dead center……….keep an eye on views for this one
That's ok dog bro. I was really more curious as to how many people I could get to actually get up and go look. Haaaaa! :D
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got me twice kels subaru is in the center toooo…………bit early for trickery must still be dark at your house
I woke up at 3am for some reason. I think Rainy was snoring, but she won't admit it.
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Hmm, my wife and I drive the same brand of car, but different models, different years (NO! hers is the newer one!) – and the fuel caps are on different sides, but I can't check the fuel pump rumour now, as my wife's driving to work. Now you've got me wondering, haha!
This T's got a slightly skewed perspective of the old glass half full/half empty theory, hey, mobii?! Or should that be mobil?!
Casey, show me a home where the wife ISN'T driving the new car. Find out when she gets home.
– mobii
i dont know but im checking when i go out today lol
Ok Bev. Let me know if it is true or not.
– mobii
i like the placement mobii…it's showing how hungry you are in your tummy!
Hehe! I would be in the red all the time then.
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A VARIETY of British events were organised for more than 60 rainbows, brownies and guides so they could celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a special funday on the Beaconfield campsite, Monument Lane, Lickey.
Welly-wanging, tea relays, hot potato, crown making, a royal scavenger hunt, a water battle and making a finger-painted mural were among the activities. The girls also enjoyed a picnic for lunch as part of the funday, which was single-handedly organised by Emma Bennett, 15, and Amy Griffiths, 17, members of the local senior section group.
Debbie Lawson, the Girl Guides' District Commissioner for Longbridge, said: "Both girls have worked extremely hard, and everyone - girls and leaders - had a fantastic day."
Emma said: "Everybody really enjoyed themselves on this wonderful day and all girls went home with a smile on their faces, which is all we wanted."
The girls were nominated for, and won, a Birmingham City Council Record of Achievement Award for their efforts.
They will be receiving their accolade from the Lord Mayor on July 17.
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Nemesis Destron wrote:Did anyone catch the show? At the end they showed clips from future episodes and there will be a TF fan as one clip showed someone handling a very minty looking BB Action Master wearing gloves. It was being handled over a box full of boxed TFs so that drew curiosity.
The show IMO over all was entertaining being a reality show, but I started to wonder how often shows like these are scripted in any way.
#Sideways# wrote:... My family will probably make me watch this episode...
... I will be in tears when the collection is given away...
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
Counterpunch wrote:FP sure does provide some F'd up head.
Burn wrote:Please don't clog this thread up with garbage. Either post a real picture of yourself, or tell Va'al how pretty he is.
MINDVVIPE wrote:Or he could keep his entire collection, sit on an ever-appreciating gold mine, and just work a normal job like most of the rest of the world. Then one day when he has to come up with the cash to buy his own hoverbike, he'll have enough.
xyl360 wrote:You can sell them or give them away once I'm dead. Until then, they are mine.
griftimus prime wrote:i thought hasbro was the intervention. they keep making crap people do not want. or they do not release what we do want.
grayj74 wrote:What's the fun of keeping them in the boxes? I have maybe three or four out of over a thousand that are actually still in their boxes. I don't get it...
Soundwave__Superior wrote:griftimus prime wrote:i thought hasbro was the intervention. they keep making crap people do not want. or they do not release what we do want.
^ This.
But seriously, a show about people getting rid of their collections? This is bad comedy.
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