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Omega Diagnostics Group PLC
06 August 2007
For release
6 August 2007
Omega Diagnostics
PLACING OF 7,333,333 NEW ORDINARY SHARES OF 4p EACH AT 30p PER SHARE,
Omega, a medical diagnostic company that produces and sells a wide range of
in-vitro diagnostic test kits, is pleased to announce that it has conditionally
agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of Genesis Diagnostics Limited
and Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Limited (together 'Genesis-CNS'). The
Acquisition of Genesis-CNS constitutes a reverse take-over under Rule 14 of the
AIM Rules.
Genesis-CNS is a growing, profitable, cash-generative business serving the
clinical diagnostics market. Genesis-CNS supplies test kits to hospital
laboratories in the UK and overseas, via a network of distributors, in 27
countries. Genesis-CNS produces 80 different test kits, plus a line of 24
quality control products, mainly in the areas of autoimmune diseases and food
intolerance as well as providing testing services for food intolerance and some
The consideration for the Acquisition is to be satisfied as to £3.2 million
payable in cash on Completion; the issue of Consideration Shares at the Placing
Price not to exceed the lesser of £1.4 million or 29.99 per cent. of the
Enlarged Issued Share Capital; an amount in cash equal to the difference between
the value of the Consideration Shares at the Placing Price and £1.4 million to
be payable one year after completion; deferred consideration payable in cash in
accordance with the Earn Out Calculation; and the issue of a loan note in
respect of £1.1 million.
The Company also announces that it has raised, conditional on Admission, £2.2
million by means of a placing of 7,333,333 New Ordinary Shares at 30p (0.75p
before reorganisation and consolidation) per Placing Share by Teather &
Greenwood in order to provide funds for the Acquisition. A further £1.2 million
of funding for the Acquisition will be provided by a loan from Bank of Scotland.
The Company is also proposing to undertake a Share Consolidation and Capital
Reorganisation, further details of which are set out below.
Completion of the Acquisition, the Placing, the Share Consolidation and the
Capital Reorganisation are subject, amongst other things, to the approval of
Shareholders, which is to be sought at the Extraordinary General Meeting
convened for 11.30am on 30 August 2007 to be held at the offices of Brodies LLP,
at 15 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HA. The Directors have irrevocably
undertaken to vote in favour of the Resolutions in respect of their own
beneficial shareholdings which amount in aggregate to 37,324,976 Ordinary Shares
(representing approximately 30.29 per cent. of the Ordinary Shares currently in
The Company has posted an Admission Document to Shareholders along with the
Notice of EGM. Dealings in the Company's Ordinary Shares on AIM are expected to
recommence with immediate effect.
Andrew Shepherd, Chief Executive of the Company commented:
'The acquisition of Genesis-CNS is highly significant as it is our first since
joining AIM in September 2006. Genesis and CNS are growing, profitable and cash
generative businesses operating in the growth markets of Autoimmune Disease and
Food Intolerance testing. They also have proven new technologies which will
strengthen and diversify the Omega product offering.
'We look forward to presenting this enhanced product range to our extensive
distribution network spanning over 100 countries.'
Omega Diagnostics Group PLC
Tel: 01259 763030
Andrew Shepherd, Chief Executive
Kieron Harbinson, Finance Director
Teather & Greenwood Limited
Nominated Adviser & Broker
Tel: 020 7426 9000
Thilo Hoffmann/Simon Brown, Corporate Finance
Parkgreen Communications Limited
Paul McManus
Tel: 020 7479 7933
Mob: 07980 541 893
[email protected]
Placing Price 30p
Number of Existing Ordinary Shares 123,245,615
Number of Consideration Shares being issued under the Acquisition 4,461,220
Number of Placing Shares being issued on Admission 7,333,333
Total number of New Ordinary Shares in issue following Admission 14,875,693
Percentage of the Enlarged Issued Share Capital to be held by the Vendors immediately 29.99 per cent.
following Completion and Admission
Extraordinary General Meeting 11.30am on 30 August 2007
Record Date for the Share Consolidation and Capital Reorganisation Close of business on 30 August 2007
First Admission 31 August 2007
Second Admission 3 September 2007
Completion of the Acquisition and issue of Consideration Shares 3 September 2007
Omega is an established business in the medical diagnostics industry which
produces and sells a wide range of immunoassay and infectious disease IVD test
kits and other products through a distribution network in more than 100
countries worldwide. Omega operates in a niche market, supplying tests for
specific infectious diseases and other clinical conditions. The infectious
diseases addressed by Omega's products include Syphilis, Tuberculosis, Dengue
Fever, Chagas Disease and Malaria. All products are designed for use in clinical
laboratories and Rapid Tests are designed for use at the point of care. Omega
currently exports over 95 per cent. of its products.
Genesis and CNS are established businesses in the medical diagnostics industry
which develop, produce and sell a range of IVD tests kits specialising in the
areas of autoimmune disease, infectious disease and food intolerance. The
acquisition of Genesis-CNS is in line with Omega's strategy of focusing on
selected acquisitions of niche players in the IVD market. Genesis-CNS has the
following characteristics which make it an attractive acquisition for the
- Growing, profitable, cash-generative
- Operating in growth markets
- Ability to increase the routes to market
- Complementary product ranges
- Well established high quality management team
Growing, profitable, cash-generative:
Over the three years to the year ended 31 October 2006 Genesis-CNS sales have
grown to approximately £2,192,000 (including intercompany sales of approximately
£78,000) for the 2005/6 financial year. For the year ended 31 October 2006
Genesis recorded a profit before tax of £238,103 and generated an operating cash
surplus of £259,117. As at 31 October 2006, Genesis had net assets of £885,204.
For the year ended 31 October 2006 CNS recorded a profit before tax of £79,474
and generated an operating cash surplus of £64,738. As at 31 October 2006, CNS
had net assets of £121,414.
Operating in growth markets:
There has been a huge increase in people suffering from food related illnesses
in recent years. Allergy UK, a national medical charity concerned with
allergies, food intolerance and chemical sensitivities, believes that around 45
per cent. of the UK population is adversely affected by the food they eat and
they see cases of food intolerance rising. The Directors believe that a growing
awareness of food intolerance issues is driving the market potential for
diagnostic products and services and therefore will increase the potential for
It is estimated that the total European autoimmune disease diagnostics market
was worth US$440 million in 2004 and it is predicted that it may reach almost
US$700 million by 2011.
Ability to increase the routes to market:
The Genesis-CNS distribution network only extends to 27 countries whereas
Omega's extends to over 100 countries. The Directors intend to increase sales of
Genesis-CNS and Omega's products by cross-selling them into the combined
distribution network.
Complementary product ranges:
The products produced by Genesis-CNS utilise the Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
technology which is common to many of the products produced by Omega and they
are highly complementary in that they cover areas of the IVD market which are
not currently covered by Omega. For example, Omega primarily sells infectious
disease diagnostic products whereas Genesis-CNS focuses on autoimmunity and food
intolerance diagnostic products through its macro and microarray technologies.
Well established high quality management team:
Genesis-CNS has a strong management team which the Directors believe will be an
asset to Omega's existing management. In particular, Dr Michael Walker, who will
be joining the Board of Omega as a Non-Executive Director, brings a wealth of
industry experience and contacts, having grown the Genesis-CNS business since
1994. In addition, the Directors intend to retain the entire team of senior
management from the Genesis-CNS business.
Trading in Omega for the current year remains flat and the rationale for seeking
to grow through acquisition is further underlined. Trading in Genesis-CNS has
continued to grow and the Ongoing Directors are confident in the prospects of
the Enlarged Group and believe it will be well placed to exploit the new product
opportunities that exist with the microarray and macroarray diagnostic platforms
and the launch of a new test for diagnosing HSV-2 infections.
The Vendors and the Company have entered into the Acquisition Agreement,
pursuant to which the Company will acquire the entire issued share capital of
each of CNS and Genesis. The maximum consideration payable by the Company to the
Vendors will be £6.7 million and it will be payable as follows:
(a) as to £3.2 million payable in cash at Completion (£2.9 million net of the
cash anticipated to be on Genesis - CNS' balance sheet at Completion);
(b) the issue of Consideration Shares at the Placing Price not to exceed the
lesser of £1.4 million or 29.99 per cent. of the Enlarged Issued Share Capital;
an amount in cash equal to the difference
between the value of the Consideration Shares at the Placing Price and £1.4
million payable one year after Completion;
(c) as to £1.1 million pursuant to the terms of a loan note to be issued by the
Company at completion, further details of which are set out in paragraph 2.10.6
of Part VII;
(d) as to an amount of up to £1 million, to be paid in cash, being an amount
equal to 7 per cent. of income (i) invoiced during and (ii) received by
Genesis-CNS within 3 months after the end of each year of the Earn Out Period or
within the Earn Out Period by Genesis-CNS in respect of the sale of Genesis
Products and CNS Products in each year of the Earn Out Period.
The Consideration Shares will, when issued, rank equally with the New Ordinary
Shares. Completion of the Acquisition is conditional, among other things, upon:
(a) Admission; and
(b) the passing by the Shareholders of the Resolutions.
If the Resolutions are duly passed by Shareholders at the EGM and other
conditions set out in the Acquisition Agreement are met, trading in the Existing
Ordinary Shares on AIM will be cancelled and the Enlarged Issued Share Capital
will be admitted to trading on AIM, with dealings expected to commence on 31
August 2007 in respect of the First Admission and on 3 September 2007 in respect
of the Second Admission.
The Company proposes to raise approximately £2.2 million by the allotment and
issue of 7,333,333 New Ordinary Shares at the Placing Price pursuant to the
Placing by Teather & Greenwood. The Placing Shares will represent approximately
49.3 per cent. of the Enlarged Issued Share Capital of the Company on Admission.
Application will be made to the London Stock Exchange for the Enlarged Issued
Share Capital to be admitted to trading on AIM. Dealings on AIM are expected to
commence on 31 August 2007 in respect of the First Admission and 3 September
2007 in respect of the Second Admission.
The Company has also agreed a facility arrangement for £1.2 million with Bank of
The net proceeds of the Placing, together with the Bank of Scotland loan, will
be used to provide funds for the Acquisition.
In order to effect the Placing the Capital Reorganisation needs to be
undertaken. The nominal value of each Existing Ordinary Share is 1p which is
higher (before reorganisation and consolidation) than the Placing Price of 30p
(0.75p before reorganisation and consolidation) per Placing Share. Under
company law the Company is prohibited from issuing shares for consideration at
less than nominal value.
In order to remedy this problem it is proposed to implement the Capital
Reorganisation pursuant to which it is proposed that each Ordinary Share will be
divided into one Intermediate Ordinary Share with a nominal value of 0.1p and
one Deferred Share with a nominal value of 0.9p. The Intermediate Ordinary
Shares created will have the same rights (including voting and dividend rights
and rights on a return of capital) as the Existing Ordinary Shares. The Deferred
Shares created by the Capital Reorganisation will be nonvoting, carry no right
to participate in any future dividend, have a minimal entitlement to share in
the Company's capital and will not be listed or quoted on any recognised
investment exchange. They will be effectively valueless. No share certificates
will be issued in respect of the Deferred Shares.
The Directors will give consideration after Admission to the need for a Capital
Reduction to cancel the Deferred Shares. Shareholders should be aware that any
Capital Reduction will not, of itself, have any effect on the net assets of the
Group or on the market value of the issued New Ordinary Shares, other than as a
result of the costs of carrying out the reduction.
The Directors are proposing that the Intermediate Ordinary Shares are then
consolidated on the basis of 1 New Ordinary Share for every 40 Intermediate
Ordinary Shares held at the Record Date.
Upon implementation of the Share Consolidation, Shareholders on the register of
members of the Company at the close of business on the Record Date, which is
expected to be 30 August 2007, will have 40 Intermediate Ordinary Shares
consolidated into 1 New Ordinary Share and so in proportion for any other number
of Intermediate Ordinary Shares then held. New Ordinary Shares arising on
implementation of the Share Consolidation will have the same rights as the
Existing Ordinary Shares, including voting, dividend and other rights. New share
certificates will, where relevant, be issued in respect of the New Ordinary
Shares in issue and certificates for the Ordinary Shares will be cancelled.
No Shareholder will be entitled to a fraction of a New Ordinary Share and where,
as a result of the consolidation of Intermediate Ordinary Shares described
above, any Shareholder would otherwise be entitled to a fraction only of a New
Ordinary Share in respect of their holding of Existing Ordinary Shares at the
Record Date (a 'Fractional Shareholder') such fractions shall be aggregated with
the fractions of New Ordinary Shares to which other Fractional Shareholders of
the Company may be entitled so as to form full New Ordinary Shares and sold.
The Directors will be authorised to sell New Ordinary Shares arising from
fractional shareholdings on behalf of the Company in the market as soon as
reasonably practicable following the passing of the Resolution for the best
price then reasonably available for those shares.
It is intended that, prior to the Record Date, the Company shall issue to the
Chairman such number (not to exceed 39) of new Intermediate Ordinary Shares as
are required to increase the issued share capital of the Company on the Record
Date to a number divisible by 40. These shares will be issued at a price no less
than their mid-market value on the date preceding the date of issue.
Key points consequential on the Capital Reorganisation
- Dealings in Existing Ordinary Shares will cease on 30 August 2007 and
dealings in New Ordinary Shares will commence on 31 August 2007 in respect of
the First Admission and 3 September 2007 in respect of the Second Admission;
- Settlements effected on or after 31 August 2007 of bargains made before that
date will be in New Ordinary Shares;
- For Shareholders holding their shares in certificated form, new share
certificates will be despatched (at the risk of the addressee) in respect of New
Ordinary Shares by no later than 17 September 2007;
- For Shareholders holding shares in uncertificated form, the relevant number
of New Ordinary Shares will be credited to their existing stock accounts on 31
August 2007, in place of their Existing Ordinary Shares.
Upon Admission, the Directors will remain in their current positions and Dr
Michael Strachan Walker will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Aged
60, Dr Walker graduated in Biochemistry at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. Dr
Walker worked as a hospital biochemist in the National Health Service and
carried out research on the involvement of steroid hormones in male infertility.
Dr Walker completed his PhD at the Department of Medicine, University of Glasgow
in 1976 and later gained a marketing qualification from the Richard Ivey
Business School in Canada. Dr Walker also filled marketing and sales roles with
Serono Diagnostics Limited in Switzerland. Dr Walker founded Genesis in 1994
with the aim of introducing new diagnostic test kits and reagents. Dr Walker
founded CNS in 2001 with the aim of providing food intolerance tests and other
pathology services direct to both the medical industry and to patients. CNS
developed the UK's first lgG food intolerance test which used finger prick blood
sampling. In relation to his appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the
Company, Dr Walker will receive a fee of £15,000 per annum terminable on one
months notice by either party.
As at 31 March 2007, Omega employed 22 staff in total, all of whom are based at
Omega's premises at Alva, Scotland.
As at 31 March 2007, Genesis-CNS employed 25 staff in total, all of whom are
based at Genesis-CNS's premises in Ely.
It is intended that the adoption of the Share Option Scheme, to be effected by
the passing of a Resolution to be proposed at the EGM, will allow the ongoing
Directors to provide long term incentivisation arrangements for all staff.
Each of Andrew Shepherd, Kieron Harbinson, Michael Gurner, David Evans and ECS
International Trustees (Gibraltar) Limited have undertaken that, subject to
certain limited exceptions, they will not sell or otherwise dispose of, or agree
to sell or dispose of, any of their interests in New Ordinary Shares held by
them respectively until after the publication of the Enlarged Group's results
for the year ended 31 March 2008. In addition each of Andrew Shepherd, Kieron
Harbinson, Michael Gurner, ECS International Trustees (Gibraltar) Limited have
agreed that any sale or disposal of New Ordinary Shares for a further period of
12 months, will be effected through Teather & Greenwood and with its consent so
as to maintain an orderly market in the Company's shares.
Completion of the Acquisition, the Placing, the Share Consolidation and the
Capital Reorganisation are subject, amongst other things, to the approval of
Shareholders, which is to be sought at the Extraordinary General Meeting
convened for 11.30am on 30 August 2007 to be held at the offices of Brodies LLP,
at 15 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HA.
The Share Consolidation is conditional upon the New Ordinary Shares being
admitted to trading on AIM. Application for such Admission will be made so as
to enable the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM as soon as
practicable following the Record Date. It is expected that the First Admission
will become effective at 8.00 am on 31 August 2007 whereupon the Share
Consolidation will be effective and that Second Admission will become effective
at 8.00 am on 3 September 2007.
Current Directorships
Biosurgical Products Limited
Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Limited
Genesis Diagnostics Limited
There is no further information to be disclosed in respect of Michael Walker
under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.
In this announcement, where the context permits, the expressions set out below
shall bear the following meanings:
'2006 Acquisition' the acquisition of Omega Diagnostics Limited, a private
limited company registered in Scotland with company
number SC107178, pursuant to an acquisition agreement
dated 23 August 2006
'2006 Acquisition Initial Consideration Shares' the 60,600,000 Existing Ordinary Shares issued by the
Company pursuant to the 2006 Acquisition
'2006 Admission' the admission of shares to trading on AIM on 19 September
'2006 Earn Out' the proportion of the consideration, up to a maximum of
£1,788,000, payable by the Company pursuant to the 2006
Acquisition, which was subject to an earn out calculation
'2006 Earn Out Shares' the shares to be issued pursuant to the 2006 earn out
'2006 Placing' the placing of 2006 Placing Shares at the 2006 Placing
pursuant to the 2006 Placing Agreement
'2006 Placing Price' 2p per Existing Ordinary Share - equivalent to 80p per
New Ordinary Share
'2006 Placing Shares' the 50,000,000 Existing Ordinary Shares which were issued
by the Company pursuant to the 2006 Placing
'2006 Warrant' warrant to subscribe constituted by the 2006 Warrant
'2006 Warrantholder' the holder of a 2006 Warrant
'2006 Warrant Instrument' the deed poll instrument issued by the Company on 23
August 2006
'2006 Warrant Issue' the issue of warrants entitling the holders of shares
already in issue on 24 August 2006 to subscribe for up to
5,588,432 Existing Ordinary Shares under the terms of the
2006 Warrant Instrument
'Acquisition' the acquisition of Genesis-CNS pursuant to the
Acquisition Agreement
'Acquisition Agreement' the agreement dated 3 August 2007 between the Vendors and
Company for the sale of the entire issued share capital
of Genesis and CNS to the Company
'Act' the Companies Act 1985, (as amended)
'Admission' the admission of the New Ordinary Shares, including the
Shares and the Consideration Shares, to trading on AIM
becoming effective in accordance with the AIM Rules
which, unless the context otherwise requires, includes
the First Admission and the Second Admission
'AIM' AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange
'AIM Rules' the rules of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) governing
admission to and the operation of AIM for AIM companies
and their
nominated advisers
'Andrew Shepherd Deferred Salary Arrangements' the arrangement between Andrew Shepherd, a Director, and
the Company in relation to payment of his deferred salary
'Articles' the articles of association of the Company
'Bank Facilities' the facility agreement for £1.2 million by Bank of
Scotland to the Company for the purposes of the
Acquisition the existing directors of the Company
'Board' the existing directors of the Company
'Business Day' a day which is not a Saturday or a Sunday and which is
not a bank
or public holiday in Edinburgh or Cambridge
'Capital Reduction' the potential reduction in the share capital of the
'Capital Reorganisation' the proposed capital reorganisation of the Company
'certificated' or 'in certificated form' the description of a share or other security which is not
in uncertificated form (that is, not in CREST)
'CNS' Cambridge Nutritional Sciences Limited, a private limited
company registered in England & Wales with registered
number 04201429
'CNS Products' means (a) Food Print(R) test analysis using microarray
based tests (produced by Genesis and/or CNS) including
Food Print(R) tests on all bodily fluids and (b) Food
Detective(R) kits for professional and general public use
on blood, saliva, urine or any other bodily fluid in
either case as developed by CNS and/or Genesis and as in
existence as at the date of the Acquisition Agreement
'Combined Code' the Principles of Good Governance and Code of Best
Practice, issued by the London Stock Exchange
'Completion' completion of the Acquisition
'Conditional Completion' conditional completion of the sale and purchase of the
issued share capitals of Genesis and CNS by the Company
in accordance with the provisions of the Acquisition
'Consideration Shares' the 4,461,220 New Ordinary Shares to be issued by the
pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement
'CREST' the relevant system (as defined in the CREST Regulations)
facilitate the transfer of title to the shares in
uncertificated form in respect of which CRESTCo Limited
is the Operator (as defined in the CREST Regulations)
'CREST Regulations' the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001 (SI 2001
No. 3755)
'CVS' the Corporate Venturing Scheme and related reliefs as
detailed in Schedule 15 of the Finance Act 2000
'CVS relief' reduction or deferral of corporation tax liability as a
result of a CVS investment
'David Evans Warrant' the warrant over 6,088,843 Existing Ordinary Shares
issued to David Evans as part of the 2006 Admission
'Deferred Shares' shares in the Company which have a nominal value of 0.9p,
non-voting, carry no rights to dividends, have a minimal
entitlement to share in the Company's capital and will
not be listed or quoted on any recognised investment
'Directors' David Eric Evans, Andrew William Shepherd, Kieron Antony
Harbinson, and Michael Stephen Gurner
'Earn Out Calculation' payment based on 7 per cent. of sales of CNS Products and
7 per
cent. of sales of Genesis Products
'Earn Out Period' the period from 1 November 2006 until 31 October 2009
'ECS' ECS International Trustees (Gibraltar) Limited
'EIS' The Enterprise Investment Scheme as detailed in Chapter
'Enlarged Group' the Company and its subsidiaries from time to time, from
'Enlarged Issued Share Capital' the entire issued share capital of the Company
immediately following Admission
'Existing Ordinary Shares' the 123,245,615 Ordinary Shares of 1p each in issue at
the date
of this document
'Extraordinary General Meeting' or 'EGM' the extraordinary general meeting of the Company to be
held at the offices of Brodies LLP, 15 Atholl Crescent,
Edinburgh EH3 8HA
at 11.30 am on 30 August 2007
'First Admission' the admission of 9,684,470 New Ordinary Shares to trading
AIM, becoming effective in accordance with the AIM Rules
'Form of Proxy' the form of proxy to be used by Shareholders in respect
of the Extraordinary General Meeting
'FSA' the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom
'FSMA' the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended
including any regulations made pursuant thereto
'Genesis' Genesis Diagnostics Limited, a private limited company
registered in England & Wales with registered number
'Genesis-CNS' Genesis and CNS
'Genesis Products' means microarray based tests for autoimmune and food
intolerance/allergy and Food Detective(R) kits and
detective kits (i.e. kits based on the macroarray text
format in 16 or 48 spot formats) in any case as developed
by Genesis and in existence as at 31 October 2006
'HMRC' HM Revenue & Customs
'IFRS' International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by
the European Union
'Interim Period' the period from signature of the Acquisition Agreement
until Completion
'Intermediate Ordinary Shares' the Ordinary Shares of 0.1p each after creation of the
Deferred Shares but before the Share Consolidation
'Kieron Harbinson Option Arrangement' the arrangement between Kieron Harbinson, a Director, and
the Company
'Listing Rules' the rules for listing issued by the UK Listing Authority
'London Stock Exchange' London Stock Exchange plc
'Longstop Date' 17 September 2007
'New Ordinary Shares' ordinary shares of 4p each in the capital of the Company
the Capital Reorganisation and the Share Consolidation
'Omega' or 'Company' Omega Diagnostics Group PLC
'Ongoing Directors' the Directors and the Proposed Director
'Ordinary Shares' ordinary shares of 1p each in the capital of the Company
'Placing' the conditional placing by Teather & Greenwood of the
Placing Shares at the Placing Price pursuant to the
Placing Agreement
'Placing Agreement' the conditional agreement between the Directors (1), the
Director (2), the Company (3) and Teather & Greenwood
(4), dated
3 August 2007, relating to the Placing and Admission
'Placing Price' the price of 30p per Placing Share
'Placing Shares' the 7,333,333 New Ordinary Shares to be issued by the
pursuant to the Placing
'Products' the CNS Products and the Genesis Products
'Proposals' the proposals for the Acquisition, the Placing, the
Capital Reorganisation and the Share Consolidation
'Proposed Director' Michael Strachan Walker, to be appointed as a
Director of the Company on Admission
'Record Date' close of business on 30 August 2007
'Registrars' Share Registrars Limited
'Resolutions' the resolutions to be proposed at the Extraordinary
General Meeting
'Second Admission' the admission of 5,191,223 New Ordinary Shares to trading
AIM, becoming effective in accordance with the AIM Rules
'Shareholder' a holder of Ordinary Shares or New Ordinary Shares, as
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With the telethon that is the NFL Draft finally at an end, we're here to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to the six LSU players who decided to come out early this year:
Odell Beckham Jr., wide receiver
First round, 12th pick overall, N.Y. Giants
Beckham's decision to turn pro a year early was pretty much decided since he returned that missed field goal against Alabama-Birmingham for a touchdown in September.
Though not physical imposing at 5-foot-11, 198 pounds, Beckham has so many of the characteristics NFL teams crave. He has great hands, runs precise routes and has the knack for the big play. Include his considerable added value as a kick returner, and one could almost argue OBJ was a steal for the Giants, even though he went this high in the first round.
Great move.
Ego Ferguson, defensive tackle
Second round, 51st overall, Chicago Bears
There was some surprise that Ferguson went as high as he did. CBSSports.com projected him as a second- or third-rounder and the eighth-rated defensive tackle available.
But that he turned out to be drafted above his predicted slot despite being a one-year starter at LSU was the upside he displayed. The Bears obviously fell in love with that upside, feeling they can refine him into something better than he was in college.
While his future may be a bit murky, for now he certainly made the right choice.
Great move.
Jeremy Hill, running back
Second round, 55th overall, Cincinnati Bengals
Lost in the recruiting lust over Leonard Fournette's impending arrival at LSU is how Hill rankled some inside and out the program with his decision to enter the draft after at first giving indications he would stay.
That said, it's difficult to say Hill didn't make the right decision for his football career. Few positions have as short of a shelf life as running back, especially those with a physical style like Hill.
He maybe could have stayed to be a first-rounder, though he risked being eclipsed by Fournette. But the harsh reality is running backs aren't as valued as they once were. The first back taken this year, Washington's Bishop Sankey, went with the 54th overall pick in the second round to Tennessee, a record late spot for the position.
Good move.
Jarvis Landry, wide receiver
Second round, 63rd overall, Miami Dolphins
Landry's draft watch party at a Baton Rouge hotel Friday night threatened to turn into a deathbed vigil, but he was finally rescued by the Dolphins late in the second round.
Landry's 4.77 time in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, last of the 45 wide receivers there, could have been a parachute on his back dragging him down through the draft. But in the end, his selection was pretty much in line with predictions: CBSSports.com for one had him as a second- or third-round pick, the 68th pick overall and 12th wide receiver to be taken. In the end, he went 63rd and was the 11th receiver drafted.
Landry has his strengths: a pair of magic hands tops among them. But his liabilities like average foot speed and the occasional "What the?" drop were likely to still be negatives a year from now.
Good move.
Trai Turner, offensive guard
Third round, 92nd overall, Carolina Panthers
I'll admit, I soundly criticized Turner for leaving after his third but sophomore season at LSU, figuring he cost himself some draft spots.
As it turned out, Turner probably didn't damage himself much if at all. Going in he was pegged as the fifth-rated guard and a third-round pick, and he actually was the third player taken at his position behind former LSU recruit Xavier Su'a-Filo of UCLA (first pick, second round) and Mississippi State's Gabe Jackson (17th pick, third round).
Guards aren't as highly prized as tackles, so considering the position he plays and the spot in which this year's top guard was taken, Turner probably wouldn't have improved his standing very much by returning for his junior campaign. Another year of seasoning probably would have enhanced his ability for a longer-term career, but he will be playing in Louisiana on Dec. 7 when Carolina visits New Orleans.
GOOD MOVE (grudgingly admitted).
Anthony Johnson, defensive tackle
There could be no more stark comparison in this year's draft than the disparity between Johnson and South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney.
Coming out of high school, they were the top two defensive line prospects in the country. Clowney went to the Houston Texans as the No. 1 pick of the draft.
Johnson was shut out after still being projected as a fourth-rounder going in by CBSSports.com.
Where did his problems start? Was it that he was labeled as an underachiever in his college career or that he reportedly failed a drug test at the NFL combine? Perhaps the latter was the last straw, and it was hardly surprising that Johnson went undrafted.
His future uncertain, the worry for Johnson that his chance and his talent will be wasted.
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The Countdown to Kickoff campaign continues to bring a variety of stories, interviews and informative reports. Today, we continue our assistant coach features with the eighth of 10 audio interviews during our meeting with defensive line and special teams coach Chad Wilt.
Wilt discusses with LibertyFlames.com the change for the defensive line in the 3-4 scheme and the personnel that the defensive front line needs to be successful. Fans will have the opportunity to hear about Steven Ackley, Kevin Richard and Colin Dugan, who are in line to be the starting three on the defensive line.
Wilt goes on to share how guys like Trey Jacobs, Tim Smith and Soeren Wendland, among others, will spell the starting trio for spurts during the season. There is excitement in the air over the addition of Noah Greenbaum to the kicking unit and the fall camp of kicker Zac Kolegue. Wilt also touches on the unsung heroes of the punt and kick return teams, which helped Liberty become so explosive in those categories.
Our next audio interview on the schedule is slated for Sunday when LibertyFlames.com will visit with defensive backs coach Marshall Roberts.
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On July 21, the Nathan Harper depicter will be present at Lionsgate booth which will welcome 'Warrior' actors and 'Conan the Barbarian' cast on other days.
Taylor Lautner is going to be present at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con 2011 that will take place on July 21 until July 24. While it was expected that Taylor will be part of "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn" panel, it has been announced by Lionsgate that the 19-year-old actor is going to promote his upcoming action film "Abduction" at their booth (#3729) on Thursday, July 21 for a signing session.
Beside "Abduction", Lionsgate will also bring their upcoming movie "Warrior" to the convention. To represent the film, two main stars Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy are set to show up on Friday, July 22 at 1-2 P.M. On the same day, Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols and Stephen Lang will be at the "Conan the Barbarian" front from 5-6 P.M.
Also at this year's Comic Con, Legendary Pictures will hold its first panel ever. The company will bring Guillermo del Toro-directed giant monster film "Pacific Rim". The filmmaker is going to be there along with screenwriter Travis Beachman as well as stars Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi.
Another star slated to take part in the annual convention is Bradley Cooper which will attend "Paradise Lost" panel along with director Alex Proyas. Meanwhile, Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Alicia Vikander will help promote upcoming adventure movie "The Seventh Son" along with director Sergei Bodrov. Legendary Pictures bosses, Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni, are additionally set to come to the anticipated event.


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Immigration group hosts film festival in Willmar
WILLMAR -- The Willmar Area Comprehensive Immigration Reform coalition is hosting a film festival during April, starting tonight with a showing of "Which Way Home" at 6:30 p.m. at the Willmar Community Center.
"Which Way Home" explores the story of child migration.
The film festival will continue at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the community center for the rest of April.
"God Grew Tired of Us," an award-winning documentary about the "Lost Boys" of Sudan, will be shown on April 13.
The film on April 20 is "9500 Liberty," and on April 27, "The Visitor."
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Banks Pulls Away in DA Race
It appears that Seth Banks is pulling away from both Britt Bingham Springer and Nathan A. Miller, his margin exceeding the 40% needed to avoid a runoff. With 11 precincts yet to report, Banks holds a lead of over a thousand votes over Springer, and more importantly, a 10% lead of over 45% of the vote. If that holds up for the final precinct reportsand through the canvass of the unofficial totalshe could be the next District Attorney in the 24th Prosecutorial District, with no Democrat on the ballot in the November election.


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With a neutral palette and worldly inspiration, Cali cool emerges from the dust of a mere 3-month renovation.
She even put her husband, Ashton Kutcher, to work to make it happen.
The Melbourne, Australia staple was once a dilapidated Victorian weatherboard cottage.
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Wise words from interior designers that will no doubt inspire your decorating endeavors.
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Or at least their version of your dream home.
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They're the greenest black cabinets you've ever seen.
One simple color swap makes these gloomy kitchens refreshingly bright and modern.
See how two designers transformed the space in just 48 hours.
Interior designer Nate Berkus and real estate experts weigh in on which upgrades are worth the investment (plus three that aren't).
It may not be the Y any more, but it still looks like a fun place to stay.
Remodeling your kitchen? Nate Berkus reveals 5 design tips for a space that never goes out of style.
We've never been so excited about backsplashes.
It will soon look just as it did during the couple's wedding in 1953.
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Ai Wei Wei Vase Smashing Game Is Very Satisfying
Ai Wei Whoops.
Whether it be tweeting strong opinions or summoning a befitting reactionary GIF, habitants of the internet are well-versed in responding to all kinds of current affairs — particularly those they don't agree with.
A few weeks back, a disgruntled protestor with a head full of emotions and hands full of Ai Wei Wei's $1 million vase, smashed said vase into many little pieces. The incident was bizarre and #meta (being that defeated vase was placed before Ai's iconic photographic series showing him dropping a Han dynasty urn) and people were quite enraged.
The most inventive response to the debacle comes via a game created by digital artist and 'hacker' Grayson Earle called (lol) Ai WeiWhoops. The premise is click-to-smash digital vases, watch pieces fall to the ground, hear satisfying pings of broken glass hitting ground and accrue damage in $$$. Dollars you will never have to front.
Grayson has invested thought into the game that extends beyond simply 'breaking shit is fun.' He says, "We know that Ai takes issue with the destruction of his art [property], but how does he feel about intellectual property? Would Ai take offense to the destruction of digital representations of his work, or is it the loss of material, valuable property that provoked his response?" Not sure how to answer this one. However, if you're looking for a soundtrack to enhance the game, we're sweet on the one below. Relevant lines include: "Maybe you didn't break the way you should've broke, yo. But I break" and also "I HATE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW. ARGHHHHH."


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Marijuana Amensty Box In Colorado Airports [VIDEO]
Sorry but you can't get on the plane leaving Colorado with that pot, it goes in the amnesty box.
If trying to sneak the weed on the plane and get caught you're looking at a $2500. fine or jail time.
The amnesty box will make it a lot easier than having to deal with trying to bust everyone that tries to sneak the goods on the plane. Pot may be legal now in Colorado but most states have yet to succumb to the request of legalization.
Not really sure what the airport plans to do with the pot that's dropped off, I'm sure they'll figure something out. You can simply drop off your weed in the box without any hassle and be on your way no questions asked.
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Diamond Cup Golf 2011
The Business Golf Partner Club is a partnership between the leading golf clubs in selected countries. At present it counts Poland's Rosa Private Golf Club and Austria's Diamond Country Club as well as Czech Republic's Prosper Golf Club Celadna which are host to the European PGA Tour. Members of these golf clubs enjoy the same conditions at the partner clubs when visiting as at their home club. The partnership concept aims to catalyze new business opportunities and help source clients, investor and merger opportunities abroad. Through initiatives such as the DiamondCup, a golf tournament co sponsored by Diamond Country Club and Rosa Private golf club, at this year's venue Rosa Private Golf Club in Poland the partnering golf clubs aspire to bring business opportunities to new heights abroad by showcasing their member's businesses at such events, yet put a lot of weight on a cross cultural integration. Diamond Country Club has invited Bentley Vienna, Lamborghini and Breitling to become this years ambassadors of the DiamondCup with it's Polish support of Rosa Private Golf Club, Press-Glas and Apart. In addition to promoting it's sponsors, Diamond Country Club aims to promote Vienna as a well rounded holiday destination with the Diamond Country Club in it's epicenter.
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Welcome To The Pumpkin Factory
Providing families with fun-filled memories is what we excel at! Come experience the wonder of our pumpkin patches with their fantastic rides, slides, Ponies, petting zoos, games, food and more! Share the excitement and anticipation as your child carefully selects just the right pumpkin, grown on our own family farm, for you to take home and carve together. It's a great time for the whole family! Come experience it with us in Corona at the 15 freeway and Magnolia, and in Santa Ana at Westfield Main Place Mall. We look forward to seeing you!


text: Most homeowners along the East Coast won't have to pay potentially huge hurricane deductibles before insurance coverage kicks in for damage caused by Tropical Storm Sandy, say state officials. Many homeowner insurance policies have a hurricane deductible based on a percentage of the property's insured value -- typically from 1 to 5 percent. For instance, a homeowner with a 5 percent deductible would pay for the first $15,000 of damage on a home insured for $300,000. (See: " Hurricanes and insurance: 5 must-know facts.") Although Sandy was designated a hurricane for the majority of time it traveled up the coast, it failed to sustain hurricane-force winds at landfall, so it was officially a tropical storm. That means homeowners in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Maryland won't be on the hook for costly hurricane deductibles and state officials are putting insurers on notice. "Homeowners should not have to pay hurricane deductibles for damage caused by the storm and insurers should understand the Department of Financial Services will be monitoring how claims are handled," New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. In New Jersey, the Department of Banking and Insurance ( DOBI) also informed the state's insurers that hurricane deductibles don't apply, says spokesperson Ed Rogan. Under New Jersey law, hurricane deductibles kick in if two requirements are met: the storm is classified as a hurricane by the National Weather Service when it strikes the state and it also has sustained winds of 74 mph while inland. "In this case it was downgraded before it hit land here, so we didn't even have to get into the wind part of it," says Rogan. The Maryland Insurance Administration and Connecticut Insurance Department also issued statements alerting insurers of the storm's failure to trigger hurricane deductibles.


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AGL Energy has been trying for much of the past year to make the case that wine and coal seam gas can comfortably coexist.
Its efforts have mostly been in vain, but the Prince has unearthed new evidence that suggests a strong connection between the two.
At least there is a strong connection between past and present directors of the listed wine company, Australian Vintage, and AGL.
For reasons known only to the gods, in the six properties it has bought, AGL appears to have focused its land buying efforts on those connected with Australian Vintage – the former McGuigan Simeon Wines.
For starters, AGL paid $1 million in mid-2009 for the Hunter Valley, NSW, winery of
Then only last week, AGL bought Pooles Rock Vineyard in the Hunter from the estate of David Clarke, for $2.85 million.
Clarke, who was a vocal critic of AGL, was also a former chairman of Australian Vintage as well as Macquarie Bank. The executor of his will, insolvency expert
At the same time as AGL bought Clarke's old property, it also bought out his neighbour James Smiley, who, yes, is also a former director of Australian Vintage.
And if that's not enough, who did AGL get to manage its emerging vineyard empire?
None other than the founder of Australian Vintage, Brian McGuigan.
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Chewy German Chocolate Cookies Recipe
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When I want a cookie that's as chewy as a brownie, this is the recipe I reach for. Coffee granules add just the right amount of mocha flavor.
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- 12 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 55 to 60 pecan halves
- In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in coffee granules; cool and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and lemon-colored. Beat in the cooled chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture and mix well. (dough will be soft). Stir in chopped pecans. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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Aspiring artists in Dacorum are being encouraged to submit their creations to the borough's painting competition.
The Dacorum Young Talent Awards 2014 is open to all artists between the ages of 18 and 30 who live in the borough.
The paintings must have been created in the last two years and the first prize is £1,000.
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|Actor information
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|Kassem Gharaibeh
|October 10, 1983 (age 33)
|YouTube channel
|Kassem G
|Physical description
|Dark brown
|Appearance information
|Appeared in
|Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD
Cleopatra vs Marilyn Monroe
Hitler vs Vader 3
Lando Calrissian
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|Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD
Cleopatra vs Marilyn Monroe
|The epilogue of Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD
Marilyn Monroe's first verse
|A mountain top
A stage
Not only are you not gonna quit the rap battles, Pete, you're gonna make 'em bigger; you're gonna make 'em better.
— KassemG
Kassem Gharaibeh, more commonly known by his nickname, KassemG, is a Jordanian-American comedian and YouTuber mostly known for his online series California On and Going Deep. He has made three cameo appearances in Epic Rap Battles of History to date: one in Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD, where he resolves the conflict; one in Cleopatra vs Marilyn Monroe, once again portraying himself; and in Hitler vs Vader 3 as Lando Calrissian.
Season 1:
- Himself (cameo)
Season 2:
- Himself (cameo)
Season 3:
- Lando Calrissian (cameo)
Appearances in the rap battles
Nice Peter vs EpicLLOYD:
In the rap battle, Kassem appeared after Nice Peter's final line, making his entrance on an epic flying wolf to act as a mediator between the two parties and suggests to Peter to make a second season and an official YouTube account for the rap battles.
Cleopatra vs Marilyn Monroe:
In the rap battle, Kassem appeared when Marilyn Monroe said the line: "This ugly hag and KassemG got matching noses".
Hitler vs Vader 3:
In the rap battle, he appeared during the prologue as the character Lando Calrissian. In this prelude, they were parodying a scene from Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi where Luke escapes Vader, only this time Luke was switched with Hitler.
- Gharaibeh's younger brother, Omar Gharaibeh, portrayed Spock in Columbus vs Captain Kirk.
- Apart from the announcer, he is the first non-rapping speaking role.
- He is the third actor to portray himself.
- However, he is the first person to play himself in two different battles.
- He is the second cameo that has been mentioned twice, after John McCain.
- Lando Calrissian is the first character he has portrayed that is not himself.
- He is the only cameo to have appeared in a different outfit in separate battles.


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Thursday, 2 November, 2000, 09:43 GMT
Tax and spend: the guilty parties
By BBC News Online's Nyta Mann
The Conservatives make no bones of their distaste for what many of them view as an unnatural practice.
Until recently New Labour believed it was best done only utterly discreetly and certainly nothing to be proud of.
Only the Liberal Democrats, perhaps predictably, were unashamedly in favour of "tax and spend".
But ignore the campaign rhetoric. It is impossible for either Labour or the Tories to avoid being the party of tax and spend. That is what governments exist to do.
The details left to be decided are the finer points of how much, from whom and on what. That, in large measure, is what politicians exist to fight over.
There has, however, been a notable change in the tax and spend debate in recent weeks. The point when the shift became clear was at Labour's annual conference; the hard evidence is expected in Chancellor Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report.
Caught in the act
From before the 1997 election, the Liberal Democrats ploughed a lonely furrow in making the unembarrassed case for taxation as a public good. It became their unique selling point as Labour and the Tories competed to be the low-tax party.
Suddenly, though, tax and spend is not so bad after all, a turnabout that may have something to do with being caught red-handed.
Comparing the post-election reality of rising taxes with pre-election low-tax rhetoric is a trick Labour knows well, having played it to devastating effect against John Major.
Now it's Tony Blair's turn. Whichever way you juggle, fiddle or otherwise attempt to disguise the numbers, the overall tax burden is higher under his government. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that since 1996-97 - the year before New Labour won its landslide - it has increased from 35.5% of GDP to 37.7% in 1999-2000.
Knowing the impact of such bald statistics played a role in the tax-defending rhetoric heard from Mr Blair and Mr Brown in Brighton. So too did the fuel crisis, with Brown's suddenly not-so-stealthy hikes in petrol tax in the spotlight.
Add that to William Hague promising tax cuts and overtaking - albeit briefly - Labour in the polls, along with heavy pressure on the left flank for a funding boost for pensions and health, and a Blair defence of choosing to tax more to spend more was the result.
And so we saw unusual sights such as Blair in a pre-conference interview saying he was "not against giving people tax cuts, but it shouldn't be at the expense of investment in the future".
And Brown calling in his conference speech for a "great national debate" on tax cuts versus spending on schools and hospitals.
These is language unfamiliar to the New Labour lexicon.
"It's like when we fight the Tories on law and order or asylum," is the comparison one minister makes. "On tax cuts the Tories will always be able to beat us by going that step further than we can take it, and Tony's seen that now."
For the moment Gordon Brown can afford - and is expected - to give something to both sides, the tax-cutters and the spenders. The real test of the new rhetoric will come when he has to choose between them.
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Vixen Boombox: Just Ivy Feat. Akon "Paradise"
New artist Just Ivy dropped her summer anthem and first single, "Paradise".
The high energy track featuring Akon, grabs your attention with it's sing-along hook. Drop the top down and cruise with your girls or hit the beach for some fun in the sun while you listen to this party record.
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stipontwerpt : self-initiated work in graphic designPosted: August 12th, 2011 | Author: Bryn | Filed under: art, design, illustration | 1 Comment »
Browsing the portfolio of Stephanie Specht's graphic design shop, Stipontwerpt, was a lot of fun — but the best part was by far the section on self-initiated projects. There's something uniquely free and personal and expressive in any project born out of ideas that have no end client in mind. And Specht's work, with the patterns and colors, has such personality and character. Enjoy some of my favorites and explore the entire collection: www.stipontwerpt.be.
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First responders, public works employees, and other professionals know that shifts aren't getting any shorter. Thankfully, you can keep your people connected even longer. IMPRES 2 batteries deliver higher capacity without an increase in size. All IMPRES 2 batteries share the same IP68 rating as APX radios, which means they can be fully submersed in two meters of water for up to four hours. Designed with a rugged housing, they're as tough as the radios they power. IMPRES 2 batteries, when combined with an IMPRES 2 charger, deliver 60% more charging cycles than traditional Lithium Ion batteries.
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The IP Site Connect digital solution uses the Internet to extend the coverage of your MOTOTRBO communication system no matter where you're located. You can communicate easily among geographically dispersed locations across the city, state or country.
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Mobile Phone Restriction Rule For Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
The FMCSA and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) have published rules specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers and drivers who transport placardable quantities of hazardous materials from texting or using hand-held mobile phones while operating their vehicles. The joint rules are the latest actions by the U.S. Department of Transportation to end distracted driving. Violations can result in fines and/or driver disqualifications and will impact a motor carrier's and/or driver's Safety Measurement System (SMS) results.
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The FMCSA rule restricts the use of all hand-held mobile devices by drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This rulemaking restricts a CMV driver from holding a mobile device to make a call, or dialing by pressing more than a single button. CMV drivers who use a mobile phone while driving can only use a hands-free phone located in close proximity.
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Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving a CMV can result in driver disqualification. Penalties can be up to $2,750 for drivers and up to $11,000 for employers who allow or require drivers to use a hand-held communications device while driving. Multiple violations of the prohibition of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving a CMV can result in a driver disqualification by FMCSA. Multiple violations of State laws prohibiting use of a mobile phone while driving a CMV is a serious traffic violation that could result in a disqualification by a State of drivers required to have a Commercial Drivers License.
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EtherNet/IP growing as national standard in Asia Pacific region
According to ODVA, the People's Republic of China and South Korea have adopted Ethernet/IP as the national standard for Internet use. Manufacturers and businesses will be able to take advantage of the Ethernet and TCP/IP growth.
EtherNet/IP continues its rapid global adoption, most recently through its acceptance as national standards in the Asia Pacific region. Engineers, manufacturers and business leaders in the industrial automation industry will benefit from the continued growth of the world's leading open network technology.
The National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China adopted EtherNet/IP, along with ControlNet, under the highest Chinese National Standard GB/Z. Growing its presence in the second-largest economy in the world under GB/Z 26157.6-2010 is an important move for CIP technologies, which were previously adopted under Chinese industry standards JB/T 10308.2-2006 in 2007. The GB/Z 26157.6-2010 recognizes digital data communication for measurement and control in industrial control systems and will continue to drive further growth of the CIP family of networks in the Asia Pacific region and around the world.
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) also recently adopted EtherNet/IP under the Korean Industrial Standards KS C 61784 and KS C 61158. KATS aims to improve the international competitive power of local enterprises through the introduction of international standards for industrial communication networks, and to support Korean enterprise, KATS harmonizes local industrial standards with international standards. As EtherNet/IP uses standard TCP/IP, the same network technology used in the majority of local area network and wide area network architectures, EtherNet/IP is the ideal for manufacturers around the globe looking to take advantage of the ongoing advancements of standard Ethernet and TCP/IP technology.
- Edited by Chris Vavra, Control Engineering, www.controleng.com
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Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
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Realfoodforager.com is a health and nutrition blog. Get cutting edge information about critical issues in our food supply, food politics, functional and alternative health issues and clean, Paleo, Real Food recipes.
I am a real food forager. I admit it. Not the kind that that rummages around in the forest. Oh no. You wouldn't catch me getting my hands dirty or, heaven forbid, touch a worm. Yuck! No, I am a modern day, suburban real food forager.
Let me explain.
I'm a Clinical Nutritionist/Chiropractor with a focus on autoimmunity and in grain free healing diets such as Paleo and AIP Paleo, Primal, SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome). I found myself teaching the principles of the Weston Price Foundation, along with above mentioned diets again and again.
It became clear to me that I needed a way to get this dietary information to people in a usable, concise, outline without having to repeat myself. I realized that if I used the format of a blog, it could reach a lot of people and also allow us to have a dialog.
Importantly, I could refer people to this blog for the details they would need to be successful on these various diets. As a Weston A. Price Foundation chapter leader, it is also my goal to reach as many people as possible through this blog in order to help them achieve vibrant health in our modern world.
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I forage on-line for various staples and bulk buying for the specialty items necessary for traditional cooking, and grain free Paleo, SCD/GAPS cooking. You can find some resources for these items in the resources link. (here).
What with all this foraging, I have found that the very best quality foods comes directly from the farmer and that is why I founded The Great South Bay Chapter of the Weston A Price Foundation.
Farm to consumer food is by far a win-win situation for all involved. It allows the farmer to directly sell to consumers and get a higher price for their goods. It allows the consumer to buy the highest quality and freshest possible products at reasonable prices. And equally as important, it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as pollution by eliminating shipping across the country.
In my house we follow the many aspects of the Paleo/Primal Diet. We started with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), evolved to the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet and ended up Paleo with some further restrictions that follow the Autoimmune Paleo Protocol.
As a nutritionist/chiropractor I thought I knew a lot about nutrition. When I discovered the work of Weston Price, Sally Fallon's wonderful book Nourishing Traditions, and the Weston Price Foundation, I felt like I had come home. I felt that this is what nutrition REALLY is all about. Consequently, in my house, we also follow the Weston A Price Foundation (WAPF) as the basis for our nutritional protocol.
This blog features recipes that are gluten and grain free, dairy free, sucrose and soy free and appropriate for ancestral diets like Paleo, AIP Paleo and Primal diets as well as SCD/GAPS diets.
Welcome to this blog and find out more information about real food, the dangers in our commercial food supply and the implications to our health, what good nutrition really is, and how to follow these restricted diets and eat like a king!


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RW golf group makes its pitch
Red Wing Municipal Golf Corporation envisions a Mississippi National Golf Links that is high-quality and inclusive, the group said this week.
RWMGC presented its plan for the golf course publically Wednesday evening, a few days before the City Council plans to talk about MNGL's future at the regular meeting 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.
RWMGC proposes keeping MNGL a 36-hole course. If in the future it becomes necessary to downsize to 27, that would be considered, RWMGC President Robb Rutledge said, but they want to start with the full operation.
"The Highlands are unique," he said, adding tourists especially like to golf there, while the lower 18 holes provide a high-quality course for locals and youth.
The board would hire a golf professional to run the pro shop and a superintendent to manage the grounds. There would be no management fee from RWMGC.
Council member Mike Schultz highlighted a key concern likely to come up as talks continue — necessary capital improvements and work at MNGL.
"Where is all this money going to come from?" he said, referring to both immediate needs and future work.
The city would need to help with maintenance at the course under RWMGC's plan; however, the group says it thinks it can become self-sustaining at within the timeframe of the five-year lease it is proposing.
RWMGC would set aside about $50,000 a year in reserves for capital needs at MNGL, which would come from slight increases on green fees at the Highlands and golf cart rentals.
Rutledge said a walkthrough of the course with RWMGC members, city public works and a superintendent would help solidify what needs to be done and estimate costs.
The organization wants to open a bar and grill in the clubhouse right away to cater to golfers and is asking the city to pay for kitchen equipment such as a grill, stove and refrigerator. RWMGC would furnish the tables and chairs, glassware, flatware and other restaurant needs, the group said.
For bigger events in the future, such as weddings, RWMGC could work with local restaurants and caterers.
Public involvement
RWMGC's board is made up of volunteers, which it says gives it an advantage over a for-profit business to weather economic changes.
The group's board would consist of 15 members serving three-year terms, member Bob Tjossem said, so different locals could have a chance to be part of the organization.
The focus would be on both local golfers and tourists, RWMGC said. There also would be partnerships with the schools for youth programming.
RWMGC also wants to work with local businesses, and outside of golf would like to team up with organizations such as the Environmental Learning Center, YMCA and Audubon Society.
Council President Lisa Bayley said the ad hoc golf committee had met with RWMGC and the committee will meet again before Monday's City Council meeting to develop a recommendation.
She said if the city decides to move forward with negotiations with RWMGC, there are a lot of details to decide and discuss.
"There's just a lot of things to iron out," Bayley said, but added the city is further along in the process than it expected a while back.
RWMGC provided the only response to the city's request for proposals for MNGL.
The course has been closed this season, except for the driving range.
A copy of the group's proposal, along with other MNGL background documents, is available at http://www.red-wing.org/mnglbackground.html.


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I have figured it out.
I thought about it. I vigorously rubbed my two brain cells together for an extended amount of time. Friction was created between the two of them, which in turn generated an actual...introspection.
A theory if you will.
I have often wondered if there was any truth to women's claims that we men tend to become more whiny in our infantile need to be "mommy'd" when we are ailing, bedridden, feeble, and feverish.
I must first preface this by making you understand that I am speaking in generalities and not specificity.
So take it easy.
I have come to the conclusion that there is some truth to this claim. And I base this claim off of my individual perspective of the world in which I live and work. For you see, it appears to me,
Now take it easy,
that the ladies, are sick...all of the time.
Everyday, woman have something that hurts, cramps, or causes pain. From migraines to menstruation, from mammalgia to menopause. Woman have something wrong with them almost every day of their adult life. And they are not afraid to tell people about it.
However...I understand that it is not their fault. I don't know what God was thinking when He designed the woman's body, but for some reason He felt it necessary for them to suffer more unreasonably than men . Woman have more moving parts, especially downstairs, than men do. And the more moving parts you have, the more likely something is going to break down.
And it does.
All of the time.
Men don't have to deal with cramping, bloating, bleeding, hot flashes, menstruation, Pre-menstruation, pregnancy, urinary tract infections, breast tenderness, breast cancer, vaginal discharge, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, yeast infections, and hormonal fluctuations capable of sending a woman into extreme fits of irrational bi-polaresque rage.
The type of rage that makes me question our society's fear of sending woman into battle. WWII would have ended a lot quicker had we unleashed PMS'ing or craving deprived pregnant woman after the Nazi's.
War over in a week fellas.
Woman have more things going on in their bodies than men do. So, woman have learned to deal with them better and with a greater sense of independence. They have to.
This is coupled with the fact that woman are more likely to admit there is something wrong with them and seek medical help and actually stay home from work and get better.
Generally speaking.
Woman have developed a unique sense of independence when it comes to their health issues. Woman, generally speaking, cannot always depend on their husbands or boyfriends to give them the type of "mommy'ing" that they most likely desire, so they have learned to live with it.
Men are men. Men don't do "mommy'ing". Therefore, generally speaking, men suck at making woman feel better when dealing with issues they, we, I, can never understand. Men ARE concerned for their women, but in our inability to know what to do about it, how to FIX it, our concern often comes across as being unconcerned, or assholish, or, inconvenienced by the fact that their woman is not well.
We want to fix, not nurture.
Men, on the other hand, do not get sick as often as woman - generally speaking.
God, for some reason, blessed us with an anatomy that contains less moving parts. And when we finally DO admit to not feeling well, when we finally DO admit that we need a doctor, when we finally DO stay home from work - we whine more.
Why? Because we are not USED to it. We are not used to going through the bodily trials and tribulations that woman have become accustomed to. And being men, married to woman, we get "mommy'd" because it is in a woman's nature to provide that service.
Generally speaking.
So, men capitalize on their woman's desire and innate ability to care for and nurse their men back to health.
And so we whine because our pain tolerances are significantly less than that of women. But this is only because of the frequency in which we are taken ill.
We whine more because women respond to it better than men do.
When women whine, men see it as weak. When men whine, woman see it as an opportunity to nurture.
So ladies, it is your fault that we are big babies when we are sick.
Generally speaking.
I look forward to your letters.
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