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Wax Over Polyurethane
I am stripping the finish off my vintage dining set and love the look of the unfinished oak. I would like to just rub a coat of clear briwax on it but worry that it won't be durable enough for every day use. If I put satin polyurethane on the table top only and then wax the whole table and chairs, will the table top look different from the legs/chairs? Is there something other than polyurethane you would recommend? THANKS!
A wax finish is the closest thing to no finish that you can have. It offers virtually no resistance to water, stains, and abrasion. About the only thing I would ever use it on is a picture frame or carved objet d'art that would rarely be touched. The job of any finish it to enhance the beauty/appearance, provide protection and to make a cleanable surface. Wax only meets the first of these for a table.
On the other hand, a waxed finish is a film-forming finished that has someone has used wax as a polish. It will be the finish underneath and the wax will provide a little satin sheen to the finish and provide a bit of lubricity to the finish. The best waxed finish is where the wax layer is microscopically thin. When you have buffed out as much wax as you think you can remove, buff a little more and that will be about right. (Think about waxing a car, you don't leave it on thick) Left too thick, wax will tend to build up, attract dirt, and turn white with exposure to moisture.
To answer the second part of your question, yes a waxed polyurethane finish will look different from a wax-only finish.
> Is there something other than polyurethane you would recommend?
I personally think polyurethane is too often treated as the all purpose holy grail of finishing. That is, it's the default choice for many applications where other finishes would work better.
When you choose any product, in this case finish, you get all the attributes associated with that choice. You pick the product either based on shelf-space, or with a little knowledge of the characteristic you are choosing, then the product's other characteristics come along for the ride. Poly's main attribute (IMHO) is abrasion resistance. So it's great for floors and maybe for kid's riding toys. But it has issues with repairability, appearance (it can yellow a lot), has low UV resistance, and has relatively poor adhesion to itself and other things.
Your choice of Briwax is also interesting. Its solvent is toluene, that is a fairly strong solvent. Most waxes contain a much milder mineral spirits. Briwax is designed to be a restorative wax, so the toluene dissolves part of the top layer of finish while you are waxing. This works similar to the "finish restorers" though at a less aggressive scale. Applying Briwax to a freshly applied finish is likely to be too strong and damage the finish. It's really meant for cleaning up antiques with a bit of surface degradation. There is a Briwax 2000 product with mineral spirits that would be better choice, as would Minwax, Liberon, Antiquax, or Johnson's furniture wax.
There is a company that I do work for that sells what amounts to unfinished furniture meant for use as-is. I can't imagine what these are going to look like in a few years of exposure to food, beverage and body oils.
Thank you bobsmyuncle. Yes, I am aware of the tuloene free briwax and it is much better than the original! I used briwax for an distressed aged pine look on a table I have and loved the finish. Does what I am looking for exist? A finish that will not add color or much sheen and that will protect my table? I know poly is not ideal, but I am not aware of anything else that will not change the color/appearance of the unfinished wood. Thanks again!
You could try a dead-flat waterbased topcoat. They are used by faux finishers to protect delicate glazed effects without adding sheen.
A more typical water-based poly will add more sheen, but at least preserve the natural color of the wood.
Rubio Monocoat is a finish that provides some protection while leaving the wood looking unfinished. I don't know if "natural" changes the color, though.
A wax finish is just not going to protect a dining table that gets used.


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I remember that movie I still have it. Its a good movie! Its better than Looney Tunes back in Action. I also liked Who framed Roger Rabbit. Does anybody else remember Space Jam?
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I remember that movie I still have it. Its a good movie! Its better than Looney Tunes back in Action. I also liked Who framed Roger Rabbit. Does anybody else remember Space Jam?
Gosh. I watched Space Jam AGES ago! I can't remember much about it, except that my mum fell asleep in the cinema. But at that point in time pretty much every movie seemed exciting to me. Just sitting in the cinema and munching popcorn was fun.
Oh. I recall it being deafening, too. Dunno if it was meant to be that loud or if the volume controls in the cinema just went haywire.
I remember Space Jam it was a good movie at the time and funny but now i dont really watch it any more come to think of it i think i lost it XD, but o well there are always other movies.
It was a good movie, but don't down "Looney Tunes: Back In Action" Both were good.
My friend got me Space Jam as a birthday present when it came out on tape.......I haven't seen Looney Tunes Back in Action, but I did see Who Framed Roger Rabbit. I thought that movie was really good, and something Bob Hoskins in it can't go wrong! I don't think it did that well in the box office though when it was in theatres (??). I just thought the story was neat, of how cartoon characters and real people coincide together...
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47 Howells Mere, Lower Mill Estate
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House | 4 bedrooms | sleeps 8
|Key Info
Call us 7 days a week 9.00am to 10.00pm or book safely on our website
No booking fees or hidden charges
Howells Mere 47 is a 3 storey, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5 WC glass-fronted terraced property of 110m2 which sleeps 8 adults and a child in a cot or Z-bed, with all day sun on the shared, equally divided decking with an option for alfresco dining and a large shared grassed area.
Set in the heart of a nature reserve overlooking a small trout Lake with shallow water within Lower Mill Estate (a privately owned 2nd home development in the Cotswolds near Cirencester) amongst 500 acres of unspoilt countryside.
Situated on a Nature reserve, this private development offers free access to an on site 4 million £ Spa (3 minutes walk from the house), with its heated indoor and outdoor pools, gym, sauna, steam room and range of bookable treatments.
Sited on a freshwater Lake, it combines the tranquillity of the beautiful Cotswold countryside with the very best of contemporary design whilst offering full width, full height, and floor to ceiling panoramic glazing.
The property is located within minutes' drive of many traditional Cotswolds villages with a good range of shops and other facilities.
|Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|Cotswolds water park
|Will consider
|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised, Wheelchair users
|Nearest Amenities
|4 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Bristol 80 km, Nearest railway: Kemble 8 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|Pets welcome, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|Sauna, Log fire, DVD player
|Shared indoor pool, Shared outdoor pool (heated)
|Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 3 En suites
|Double beds (2), Single beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seats for 8, Lounge seats for 6
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared indoor pool, Balcony or terrace, Shared garden, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline
|Wheelchair users, Secure parking
|Further details indoors
Call us 7 days a week 9.00am to 10.00pm or visit our website and book on line
via a secure payment.
Ground floor
Enter through the hall to open plan living room, kitchen/dinner. Oak flooring throughout, central heating.
Well equipped kitchen with fridge freeze and fridge, granite work surfaces, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, gas hob/electric oven, microwave , beautiful wood burner (wood supplied), docking station, Free view TV, DVD,CD player, full length floor to ceiling glass windows with uninterrupted views.
Open plan dining for 8 and sleek modern fully equipped kitchen.
2X 3/4 seater leather sofas.+ casual seating
Sliding doors to the open deck with grassed area leading to the lake shore (approximately 3 meters),
Open plan dining for 8 and sleek modern fully equipped kitchen.
decking furniture.
Vertical blinds.
Toilet (ground floor)
Stairs to first floor
Carpeted throughout on the 1st and 2nd floor.
First Floor
Family bathroom
Bedroom 1 - Twin bedroom with fitted oak wardrobes, bedside table, and lamp, blinds.
Bedroom 2 - Double bedroom with on suite shower, bedside tables with lamps. Balcony with lake view, blinds.
Second Floor
Large landing with sky liner window.
Bedroom 3 - Twin bedroom with en-suite bath, beside table with lamp, fitted oak wardrobes, blinds.
Bedroom 4 - Lakeview Double room with en-suite bath, wardrobes, bedside tables, and lamps, blinds.
|Further details outdoors
Call us 7 days a week 9.00am to 10.00pm or book safely on our website
4 bedroom/4 bathroom/5 WC glass-fronted terraced property with all day sun in the heart of a Nature Reserve overlooking Howells Mere 47 lake set within Lower Mill Estate (a privately owned Estate in the Cotswolds near Cirencester) amongst 500 acres of unspoilt countryside.
On-site spa with a range of facilities
Free access to a £4 million spa with heated swimming pools, gym and tennis.
Within walking distance of the Cotswolds Waterpark, Howells Mere 47 is situated on a second-home development surrounded by glorious lakes renowned for overwintering wildfowl in the South West. Ideal for romantic getaways, family holidays, friends' get-togethers.
This unique estate and spa development lies at the home of the infant River Thames, an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for over-wintering birds. It is set within its own 450 acre nature reserve containing 7 lakes and crossed by 3 rivers and fabulous nature trails. This is a haven for a variety of wild flora and fauna and can provide hours of entertainment whilst exploring the extensive woods and wildflower meadows alone or with friends.
|Further details
Call us 7 days a week 9.00am to 10.00pm or visit our website and book on line
via a secure payment.
Family orientated resort, shared by second home owners and holiday makers.
Suitable for family groups or discrete gatherings only, no stag or hen groups - terms of conduct to be signed.
£250 security deposit is required.
The rental property is a non-smoking property and some pets may be considered with prior agreement.
The rental property is fully equipped and furnished with bed and bath linen are included in the price.
The tenant is entitled to use the following during the rental period:
1 X allocated parking space, (overflow parking, minutes away, free of charge)) ArtSpa for all guests, tennis courts, children's play areas etc.
The tenant receives 1 set of house keys for the duration of the rental period.
To access the Spa the tenant will need take proof of booking to the Reception Desk where they will issue an entry card on receipt of a £25 refundable deposit.
However the tenant is advised to leave the card behind the desk as there is a £25 charge to replace a lost card.
The arrival time on the arrival day is after 16:00hrs
The departure time on the day of departure before 10:00hrs.
Whenever possible earlier check in and later check out will be offered.
At the end of the rental period the tenant is to vacate the property and return the keys back to the key box at the front of the property.
At the end of the rental period the tenant should leave the property in similar condition to that in which it was found.
Any additional cleaning costs incurred by the Advertiser may be passed on to the Tenant at their sole discretion.
About this location
The Cotswolds region
April 2008 - Online magazine AskMen.com has compiled a list of the top ten 'paradise' locations around the world that seem to have remained untouched by civilisation. The Cotswolds is 2nd Place! The region is famous for its ancient mellow 'honey' coloured limestone villages that blend perfectly into the countryside and its bustling market towns. Many have scarcely altered since they grew up on the prosperity of the medieval wool trade in the 15th and 16th centuries and subsequently forgotten about for more then 300 years. This sequence of events now makes the Cotswolds region one of the most treasured, toured and vacationed in England and the UK for nowhere else will you see such timeless uniqueness and heart warming preservation on such a scale.
Many traditional villages within 15 minutes reach, offering tradition combined with chic. Ideal for antique hunters :visit the charming villages of Bourton on the Water (the Venice of the Cotswolds), Burford, Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh and Chipping Camden (plus many others), the larger spa towns of Bath (a World Heritage Site) and Cheltenham (famed for it's beautiful Regency architecture) or Oxford (the city of dreaming spires) and Stratford-upon-Avon is just over 1 hour away.
For those looking for a bargain, Bicester Village offers most sought-after brands at prices reduced by up to 60%.
Lower Mill
We are within a short walk to Somerford Keynes, a local village with a Quality Pub and a number of other small villages are within 5 minutes drive, offering local amenities like: Post office, Grocery shop and more Pubs.
The estate is located within the Cotswold Waterpark which provides numerous opportunities to explore either on foot, by bike or watercraft, seasonal cable skiing is also on offer as are sailing, canoeing and windsurfing tuition/hire.
The are several golf courses locally.
An artificial beach on one of the lakes within the Keynes Country Park will keep the children entertained as will the local Butts Farm whilst Magicland in Cirencester is available for very young children if the weather is poor.
Horse riding and bicycle hire is also available locally.
Regular polo matches are played in & around Cirencester.
Cirencester is the nearest town and is only 10 minutes drive, where you will find large Tesco, Waitrose, M&S and a good variety of shops/boutiques, pubs and restaurants.
The town of Cirencester (formerly named Corinium was the second largest town in Britain during Roman times) is home to the Corinium Museum, the Cirencester Abbey (the longest known Saxon church in England) and host to regular market days.
Other popular Cotswold towns are within a 40 mile radius (Tewkesbury, Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Swindon, Bath, Oxford and Stratford upon Avon)
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12 Feb 2014
"Perfect for a get together"
The property, location and service throughout were very impressive (from initial enquire through to meet and greet on the day). Perfect for a family get together with pleanty of walks and towns nearby to visit. A throughly enjoy time was had by all.
12 Dec 2013
"Highly recommended!"
Having stayed here with some friends over a weekend in November I really cannot rate this place enough. The estate is absolutely stunning, so peaceful and relaxing.
The property itself is lovely with views overlooking one of the many lakes. It has everything you need in there, and the log fire just made it!
There are some really nice pubs and restaurants nearby too.
The whole booking process was very simple and easy and all the information you need is sent before your stay.
Finally, a huge thanks to John and Kasha who were so helpful before, during and after our stay.
I would highly recommend staying here to anyone whether it is couples, family or friends.
15 May 2013
"Howells Mere 47 has everything you need to have a relaxing time with friends & family"
My partner & our 3 children (age 8yrs, 4yrs & 6months) stayed at Howells Mere 47 with 2 friends and their 2 children ( age 5 yrs & 9months) for 2 nights. The accommodation is fitted to very high stand… More
2 Dec 2012
"Lovely house-beautiful views-just perfect"
The house is lovely. It has 3 floors and as the floors are concrete you never hear any noise from the floor above or the adjoining houses. The kitchen is well equipped and the house is very comfortabl… More
26 Oct 2012
"Excellent - just what we wanted and needed!"
We travelled as a group of three adults and three children, aged 6,6 and 8 years old. Everything was just to our liking. Even the typically inclement British summer weather could not dent the accommodation, amenities and general sense of feeling in a special place.
Kasha and John were conscientious and attentive, helpful and courteous.
The children felt at ease immediately, enabling the adults to relax from the outset.
We thoroughly enjoyed the natural environment surrounding us, and marvelled at the human made Artsspa facilities.
Overall, and put simply.......................... this is a place we shall wish to revisit.
19 Sep 2012
"Fantastic holiday in beautiful settings"
We, an extended family with 2 toddlers, had a fantastic stay at Howells Mere. The house is very tastefully decorated and suitable for short stays. The kitchen is fully kitted with everything you would require and the downstairs open-plan living area is adequate for 8 people + kids.
The estate is set in wonderful settings and the greatest asset to the Lower Mill estate is the ArtSpa. The indoor swimming pool is amazing for kids and there is plenty to keep adults occupied. The tennis courts are also free and bookable for one session a day. There is nearby (walking distance) bicycle rental which is quite handy and reasonable.
The only down-side is that some of the rooms at 47HM, even though adequately furnished, are quite small and there is hardly any space to move around. That said, we understand these are the lower end of the luxury scale and one can only imagine how wonderful the larger cottages/houses will be.
The booking process was extremely efficient thanks to Kasha and Stephanie. John was there upon our arrival to make us feel welcome. All in all, our long weekend was so wonderful, we have decided to re-visit Lower Mill in a few months time.
14 Sep 2012
"Great weekend stay"
We stayed at 47 Howells Mere for a long weekend in September. We were an extended family 6 adults and 2 children. We found the size of the house to be adequate for our purposes, although it appeared smaller than the pictures led me to believe when I booked. Given we were only there for 3 days and the weather was glorious, there were no problems with this. We were able to spread out and use the outside space which was nice and everything went smoothly.
The veranda at the back of the house is shared with the other properties in the terrace with no privacy division but that was fine. The house itself was very clean and well stocked with kitchen utensils, bowls, glasses, dishwasher tabs etc so there was no need to bring very much extra with us other than food. The agents were very accommodating in terms of arrival and departure times which was much appreciated, helpful and quick to get back to me with any queries.
The spa was a 5-7 minute walk from the property and was lovely. I would recommend booking treatments in advance. There are lots of things to do in the area, so location wise the property is great. Overall we had a great stay.
13 Aug 2012
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|DE Jadeveon Clowney (Rock Hill, S.C./South Pointe)
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Clowney said in an interview Wednesday on ESPNU that he would make his decision public Feb. 14, both his birthday and Valentine's Day. He's considering Alabama, South Carolina and Clemson.
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The Holden VH Commodore, an evolution of the previous Holden Commodore VC model, was released in October 1981. The frontal appearance was mildly facelifted with a new horizontal-slat grille and new lighting components designed to give a lower, wider look, and for interest of aerodynamics. It continued to be available as sedan and station wagon, with new tail light clusters utilized on sedan models.
The engines were carried over but revisions were made to the 1.9 L and 2.85 L engines to improve fuel economy. Gains of 12.5% and 14% respectively were made to the city cycle fuel economy figures.
Mechanical specifications were as before, except for an additional five-speed manual transmission which was an option only (due to the limits of the transmission-box) on the 1.9 L 4-cylinder and 2.85 L straight six versions. A 4,142 cc V8 engine was also available from the beginning.[1] This was later complemented by the more powerful 5.0.
At the same time a reshuffle was made to the range - SL was now the base model and SL/X was introduced as the mid-range car, with SL/E remaining the top-of-the-line sedan. The SL/E also came available with optional cruise control and a trip computer. The trip computer measured average speed and fuel consumption. Wagons were available in SL and SL/X variants.
In 1982 the "SS" sports model was released, a model that has been a Commodore mainstay ever since. The abbreviation stands for "Sports Sedan". Offered with Holden's 4.1 L V8 as standard, three up-spec versions of SS, known as 'Group One', 'Group Two' and 'Group Three' (with the lattermost also featuring the Holden 5.0 L V8 in a higher state of tune) were produced by Peter Brock's HDT facility. The SS sedans were initially exclusively Maranello Red in color, but were later also made available in Alabaster White. To this day, Brock modified VH SS Commodores are considered highly sought after. The Group 3-tuned V8 produces 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) at 4750 rpm.[2]
In 1983 an 'Executive' pack of the base Commodore was introduced, primarily directed to fleet buyers. These cars featured automatic transmission and air-conditioning as part of a Commodore SL package, but had no distinguishable external identification badges. Special editions of Commodore released around Christmas 1981, 1982 and 1983 were badged 'Vacationer'.
With the effects of the 1979 energy crisis ending, buyers gravitated towards the larger Ford Falcon rival, rather than the mid-size Commodore. Thus for the first time, the Holden Commodore lost its position as Australia's best-selling car.
Production of this model ceased at the beginning of 1984, to be replaced by the much further facelifted Holden VK Commodore.
- ^ Lösch, Annamaria, ed. (1982). World Cars 1982. Pelham, NY: L'Editrice dell'Automobile LEA/Herald Books. pp. 394–395. ISBN 0-910714-14-2.
- ^ "1982 Holden Commodore HDT Brock Group 3 5.0 Litre V8 4-speed specifications & performance data review". automobile-catalog.com. Pawel Zal. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
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Fall means boots (yes, even in Miami) — and here are the season's best.
From the street-style favorites in burnished leathers (see tan Frye pair above) to classic quilted black (peep the Carmen Steffens version above) to studded booties (just like the Chloé pair photographed here) — boots are a women's best way to step out in confidence.
Here are some style tips to keep in mind when it comes to investing in a pair of boots this fall:
Rugged mid-heels are a must-have right now. They're not only comfortable, but add a modern edge to menswear pieces, denim and even dresses.
Over-the-knee boots are back: These boots add a fierce polish to skinny jeans, mini skirts and even shorts.
Weathered leather is where it's at: Give into the appeal of the used-and-abused appeal of worn-in leather. It adds an authentic kick to denim and frocks, too.
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What makes it perfect is that this really is what the rest of the web looked like back in 1994. I was there. I remember! The low-resolution GIFs. The thoughtless use of fonts. The star map navigation grid with a seemingly random selection of pages and links. This isn't 1994 web design: it's what the web looked like before anyone even thought about applying design principles to it. And believe it or not, even this was a step-up from the entirely text-based web browsers we had before. Lynx, anyone?
Of course, a mere two years later—largely thanks to the dominance of Windows 95 and Internet Explorer—the web looked very different. By 1996, the Microsoft homepage, while still quaint, didn't look anywhere near as antediluvian. Although as Warner Bros. official Space Jam website from 1996 proves—which is still, amazingly, online—the Internet wasn't quite ready to move away from star maps just yet.
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Would like to plant in a shady area against our house...but worried about what will happen when we re-paint our house in the future. (We have aluminum siding) I have a decorative iron lattice in place - but is that enough and will it attach to the house underneath the lattice?
This climber will not attach to slick surfaces, like aluminum siding - it needs a textural surface for the rootlets to adhere to - wooden siding, tree bark, a fence. You can use the iron lattice for support but you will have to manually attach the hydrangea to it. And unless it is a BIG trellis, a happy climber will rapidly outgrow it. They get to be 40' or more!
ps. I though the whole advantage to aluminum siding was that it didn't need painting.......just wondering :-)
No aluminum siding doesn't have to be painted ever (key words "doesn't HAVE to"). I just wanted to. I didn't choose the siding - it was there when we bought our house 20 yrs ago and it's fine but I've gotten bored a couple times with the color since that time....so a change was fortunately possible.
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In an exclusive interview with our own DJ Z, The Runners' Dru Brett stated that his and Mayne Zayne's desire is to someday step out from behind the boards and into the spotlight as artists. Since that route has yielded both commercial and critical successes (Lil' Jon, Pharrell, Kanye, The-Dream) and failures (Khao, Ron Browz), fans of Kentucky hip-hop should be keeping a close eye on Merc Squad alumnus Creeze, who is preparing to take the plunge with the release of Louisville Lip. Not one to hide his Bluegrass pride, Creeze has called on his state's top hip-hop group (according to both critics and Soundscan) for his first single. He may have gotten the sequencing backwards—after all, who's going to remember your opening verse after the Nappy Roots finish it up? Still, being a trained trumpet/sax player does have its advantages, and Creeze continues to do what he does best as L.A. Griff chips in a memorable bassline. You be the jury, Booth-heads—are Creeze's rap prospects looking All Good?
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Prentice becomes social media sensation, for the wrong reasonsPremier Jim Prentice became an overnight social media sensation after suggesting Albertans should "look in the mirror" to assign responsibility for the province's financial problems.
Swann confident he can fend off Tory efforts in Calgary-Mountain ViewThe Progressive Conservatives appear set on painting Calgary completely Tory-blue as they prepare to spring a provincial election on disorganized opposition parties.
Making sense of Alberta's political chaosAll four Alberta political leaders from the last election campaign no longer head their parties. Two of the three opposition parties in the legislature lack a permanent leader.
Dirks survives three-way dogfight in Calgary-ElbowThe battle in Calgary-Elbow on Monday turned into the three-way dogfight as expected, but newly appointed education minister Gordon Dirks pulled away from the Wildrose and the fledgling Alberta Party to cement a "significant" victory. Dirks, a former Saskatchewan cabinet minister, led the pack in the early going and then distanced himself from the Wildrose's John Fletcher and the Alberta Party's Greg Clark.
Former oilpatch exec heads Prentice's transition teamJim Prentice got to work as Alberta's incoming premier Sunday, smoothing over party wounds inflicted during the Tory leadership race and preparing what is expected to be a significant shakeup to the four-decade-old Progressive Conservative government.
Weak turnout in PC vote signals problems, say analysts and MLAsEDMONTON — The selection of Jim Prentice as new PC leader and premier by the lowest number of voters in more than two decades suggests the party has a tall mountain to climb to engage Albertans before the next election, say party members, MLAs and political analysts. Jim Prentice won the keys to the premier's office Saturday evening with just 17,963 votes, while all three candidates together garnered only 23,386 votes — a fraction of the ballots cast in the previous three Tory leadership races.
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GANGSTERS IN SECRET VISIT TO KRAY BROTHERS' GRAVES: THE FINAL FAREWELL; Gangland veterans gather to pay last respects to Charlie.
THE hair's turning grey and the eyesight is not what it used to be - but the bulging muscles under their expensive suits are still a real giveaway.
These are the ageing legends of London's East End gangland who gathered together for the last time at the family grave of the Kray Twins.
The six met a few days ago at a secret ceremony photographed exclusively by the Sunday People to pay their last respects to Kray brother Charlie.
The Underworld veterans viewed the newly-installed headstone which they had helped pay for and laid a wreath of lilies and carnations.
Then, hiding their massive fists in trouser pockets, they reflected on the dark past that had bonded them for nearly 40 years and brought them together for probably the very last time.
There was Tony Lambrianou, 58, and Freddie "The Enforcer" Foreman, 68, who were involved in Reggie Kray's notorious murder of Jack "The Hat" McVitie.
There was Roy "Pretty Boy" Shaw, in his early sixties, who killed a man in prison with his bare hands, shattered the jaw of the governor of Broadmoor and was once branded the most dangerous man in the British penal system.
There was gangland boss Joey Pyle, 64, who was cleared of murdering a night club boss after two trials.
There was Johnny Nash, 67, elder statesman of North London's Nash crime family and rival to the Kray Twins.
And there was Wilf Pine, a close associate of all three Kray brothers.
Charlie, 72, died in Parkhurst prison last year after being convicted of plotting to smuggle pounds 39 million of cocaine.
One of the old villains at the graveside at Chingford Mount cemetery, Essex, who did not wish to be named, said: "Charlie was no angel, none of us are saints, but he was a loyal man and loyalty is a quality that seems to be disappearing rapidly."
The gang member added: "It is going to be the last time we will all be here together.
"My health is not too good and we seem to be going to more and more funerals for our friends these days."
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