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Club charities of the year announced
- 07 September 2010 15:50
- Posted by Rosie Bass
Manchester City FC is delighted to announce that The Children's Adventure Farm Trust, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity, St Ann's Hospice and Guide Dogs for the Blind will join the club's own community scheme, City in the Community, as Manchester City's nominated Charities of the Year for the 2010/11 season.
Charities were invited to apply via the club's website earlier this summer before fans, staff and supporters of the individual charities were invited to vote for the charity of their choice from a shortlist compiled by the club's Charities Committee.
Each of the five charities will receive a grant of up to £25,000 to fulfil the project or specific outcome for which they applied, along with profile-raising player appearances, signed merchandise and club media support.
The five charities are:
The Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT)
CAFT provides holidays and daytrips for approximately 3,000 terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged children every year. CAFT will use their grant to provide a week-long holiday for 45 children from the Manchester area at the farm. During their stay the children will take part in a bespoke programme of activities including Arts & Crafts, Rebound Therapy, Music, Multi-Sensory Play, Sports and Animal Care. Visit www.childrensadventurefarm.org.uk
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity raises funds to ensure continued excellence in treatment, care and research, enhancing the lives of thousands of children each year. Their grant will fund the production of an animated DVD for patients of all ages, designed to prepare children and parents in an entertaining and informative manner, and to describe to the family what they can expect to encounter, during their stay at the hospital. This will be the first time a UK hospital has created such a DVD. Visit www.rmchcharity.org.uk
Maurice Watkins, Chairman of Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity, commented: "We are delighted that Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity has been selected and that we will be able to continue to work in partnership with Manchester City Football Club. "Thanks to the club and their supporters we will be able to make a difference to children and their families by helping to prepare them for their time in hospital."
St Ann's Hospice
St Ann's Hospice works to improve the quality of life for those with life-threatening illnesses, while supporting their families and carers. Volunteer drivers for St Ann's currently use their own vehicles to collect and return patients but due to the specific nature of some of the illnesses, specialist transport must be provided. Their grant from CITC Giving will enable them to purchase a specially modified van to use as an ambulance. Visit www.sah.org.uk
Guide Dogs for the Blind
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association provides mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people. They also campaign for the rights of people with visual impairment, educate the public about eye care and fund eye disease research. Manchester City will be sponsoring five dogs for the first year of their training. Visit www.guidedogs.org.uk
City in the Community (CITC)
Using the power of football to effect key social and economic change, CITC aims to engage the community in three key areas, namely Football, Youth and Aspirations. Last season CITC's 20 full time members of staff delivered a range of football based programmes around health, social inclusion and skills and enterprise, engaging with over 200,000 people throughout the Manchester City Region.
From providing free football coaching during school holidays to helping young people gain qualifications in business based on the running of a Premier League football club, CITC makes a real difference to the lives of the people with whom it works.
As it enters its 25th year, the support from CITC Giving will help the community scheme to have an even greater impact on the club's community.
City will also be working with the remaining three charities from the CITC Giving shortlist, providing a maximum grant of £10,000 towards their project. These are:
Dr Kershaw's Hospice
Dr Kershaw's Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults, serving a population of 230,000 people from Oldham and the surrounding areas. Dr Kershaw's will use their grant to purchase a Nimbus Contour bed, a specialist electric bed which is an absolute necessity for patients. Visit www.drkershawshospice.org.uk
4CT Limited
4CT is a charitable company that works in partnership with a range of voluntary and statutory agencies to improve the quality of life for residents of Manchester. Their grant will help to fund a project called 8-2-88, focusing on children and older people, and aimed at reducing misperceptions and negative stereotypes across the generations by allowing participants to organise their own activities together. Visit www.4ct.org.uk
Community Transport Manchester
Community Transport Manchester provides low cost, accessible passenger transport to voluntary and not-for-profit organisations, bringing people and opportunities together to help transform lives and build better communities. Driver licensing regulations mean that younger drivers cannot drive many of their vehicles due to their gross vehicle weight and youth groups are therefore restricted to using Community Transport drivers, which increases the cost to them. The CITC Giving grant will help towards the cost of an appropriate vehicle for young people to drive. Visit www.communitytransport.org
CITC Giving is the new charitable-giving arm of the club's Corporate Social Responsibility policy. Proactive local charities and not-for-profit organisations were invited to submit an application for the club's support for a project that they felt would enable them to make a lasting and positive impact on the community in Greater Manchester.
The club will be fundraising for our chosen charities throughout the year, with a variety of events and activities to be announced in the coming weeks and months. Fans and staff are also encouraged to hold their own events in support of the winning organisations, with the club providing support and publicity for these efforts through our own media channels.
Garry Cook, Chief Executive of Manchester City, said:
"Manchester City has a long and proud history of serving our community, through the excellent work of City in the Community and also through the many successful relationships we have built with local charities and good causes throughout the region. We were overwhelmed by the response from fans to the voting process and are delighted at the active involvement from the public. We're excited to be working with the charities chosen by the fans on these projects that will have a real and lasting impact on our local community."


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As a professional in this applied science, you will teach people skills to enable them to perform the tasks of everyday living. The skills you teach may be as simple as eating or getting dressed, or more complex, like learning to drive a hand operated car, operating a computer with modified control switches, or developing new job skills. Occupational therapists work in clinical practice, administration, education, research, or in private practice.
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Medical Terminology
Your next two years will be spent at Washington University for two years of clinical training.
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Upon completion of your second year, Washington University will award the MSOT (master of science in occupational therapy) degree. If you are in the doctoral program there, the OTD. (Doctor of occupational therapy) is awarded at the end of the third year.


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Taking on the Tachinids
They're hairy. They're bristly. They're attention-getters.
They probably draw more "yecchs!" than most insects. All the more reason to love 'em.
Frankly, the tachinids (family Tachinidae, order Diptera) could never be misidentified as honey bees, as some pollinators such as hover flies, are. And yes, flies can be pollinators.
Entomologists tell us that worldwide, there are more than 8,200 identified species, and more than 1300 species in North America alone. Who knows how many more are out there?
The 2011 State of Observed Species (also called SOS), issued Jan. 18 by the International Institute for Species Exploration, Tempe, Ariz., lists 19,232 newly discovered species. Of that number, more than half--9,738--are insects. Those figures are already out of date. These newly discovered species were identified in 2009, the latest year statistics are available. It "takes up to two years to compile all newly reported species from thousands pf journals published in many languages," the SOS team says.
Check out the report, billed as "A Report Card on Our Knowledge of Earth's Species."
Who knows? If you're crawling around a flower bed, you might just discover a new tachinid.
Tachinid fly "in the pink." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Tachinid fly foraging. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The End Is Near
The parasitic fly (family Tachinidae) never had a chance.
It went from floral visitor to spider prey to spider dinner when it made a single solitary mistake: it inadvertently fell into a sticky web.
Its life-and-death struggle in our back yard did not escape a trio of cellar spiders (family Pholcidae). They rapidly descended on the squirming fly.
This was the first time I've ever seen cellar spiders hunt together. While one wrapped it in silk for future dining pleasure, another administered a fatal bite. The powerful poison paralyzed it. Then one of the bigger spiders tugged the wrapped prey under the lip of our barbecue table. Out of sight.
Bon appetit! Table for three!
It's not easy identifying "what's for dinner" but Martin Hauser, a senior insect biosystematist with the Plant Pest Diagnostics Branch, California Department of Food and Agriculture, said it's definitely a Tachinid fly. There are hundreds of Tachinidae genera, he says, but this one is very likely a Peleteria.
I'm just glad the catch of the day wasn't a honey bee.
Two cellar spiders work together to capture a Tachinid fly in their web. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
While one spider wraps the fly, another bites it in the head, paralyzing it. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Close-up of the fatal bite. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A Fly -- Oh, My!
It's a curious-looking insect, the tachinid fly.
The first thing you notice are the thick, dark bristles covering its abdomen. By human standards, this insect, about the size of a house fly, is not pretty. No way, no how.
But there it was, resting on a purple-leaf sand cherry (genus Cistus, rockrose family Cistaceae) in our garden.
As an adult, the tachinid fly nectars on flowers. In its larval stage, it's an internal parasite. The female is known for laying her eggs in Lepidoptera caterpillars and in the larvae of other insects. Hostest with the mostest?
Lepidoptera is a order that includes butterflies and moths, and if you study them, you're a lepidopterist.
California has more than 400 species of tachinid flies. There's even one species called the "Caterpillar Destroyer" (Lespesia archippivora). It targets the caterpillars of those graceful Monarch butterflies we see flitting through the flowers.
Most folks will look at a tachinid fly and mutter "Yecch! That sure is a weird-looking fly."
Sure is.
By human standards.
Tachinid Fly
Dracula in the Garden
The red-pigmented white pitcher plant we purchased at the UC Davis Arboretum Plant Faire looks like a flamboyant coral reef. Like a hat askew, its ruffled "lid" hangs over the trumpet-shaped "pitcher." The pitcher is actually a long, hollow tubular leaf.
But looks are deceiving.
Sarracenia leucophylla is a carnivorous plant. It draws insects and then devours them. In the few weeks we've had it, it's gobbled blow flies, snagged tachinid (parasitic) flies, and horrors, it ate two of our beloved honey bees.
I do not think I like this plant.
Our bee friendly garden is no longer friendly. There's war in our garden of peace. We have a weapon of mass destruction right in our own backyard. And you think Dracula is scary on Halloween!
Ernesto Sandoval, curator of the
"Ah, yes, the horrors of indiscriminate insectivity!" he says. "The Sarracenia, especially S. leucophylla are really good indicators of the relative abundance of insects and unfortunately, even honey bees are convinced to visit the flower-mimicking leaves."
Sandoval says Sarracenia grow up and down the east coast of North America from
"The well-known Venus Fly Trap is native to
Meanwhile, I think I heard the plant burb.
Pitcher plant
Trapped Tachinid Fly
Pity the Poor Caterpillar
Pity the poor caterpillar. Here you are, minding your own business, and this tachinid fly comes along and lays eggs in your head.
Good day for the tachinid fly. Bad day for the caterpillar.
The tachinid fly, from the family Tachinidae, is frequently seen buzzing around flowers, like this one (below) in the Storer Gardens at the UC Davis Arboretum. The adults feed on nectar.
"They're parasites," said Lynn Kimsey, chair of the Department of Entomology and director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology. "They often parasitize Lepidoptera caterpillars by laying eggs in them."
They also lay their minute eggs on plants, which caterpillars ingest. The eggs hatch inside the caterpillar, killing it.
"Inside the victims, the larvae breathe free air by perforating the body wall of the host or by a connection to its tracheal system," write Jerry Powell and Charles Hogue in their book, California Insects.
It is not a pretty sight. But then again, tachinid flies aren't pretty--unless you're another tachinid fly.
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A CRITIC AT LARGE about new declinist books by Ian Morris, Niall Ferguson, and Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum. Decline has the same fascination for historians that love has for lyric poets. The great summit of declinism was established in 1918, by the German historian Oswald Spengler's "The Decline of the West." His thesis was that each culture-civilization has its own organic pattern of development, and none can escape its foreordained cycle of growth, blossoming, and wilting, any more than a single rose can. Spengler's real superiority over this century's declinists is that he isn't writing public policy—he's just watching the wheels go round and looking for patterns in the roll. What Spengler contributed to history was not pessimism but a form of relativism—the insistence that each culture should be respected as a whole and not viewed as a debased version of another. In "Why the West Rules—For Now" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux; $35), Stanford professor Ian Morris is out to settle Spengler's questions using methods similar to the ones that Jared Diamond used in "Guns, Germs, and Steel." Morris believes that great leaders play no role in history and that new philosophical ideas are more or less fungible, invented to justify whatever was happening anyway. There are no great men; there are no big ideas. Above all, Morris insists that the great hinge in human history is turning now. In his new TV-series-accompanying book, "Civilization: The West and the Rest" (Penguin Press; $35), the Harvard historian Niall Ferguson is always dashing and often quite brilliant. Ferguson is determined to revive Max Weber's old idea that a "Protestant ethic" was behind the great Western leap forward, and links the decline of the West to the decline of Protestant faith. His recurrent thesis is that everything was going splendidly with the West until about five years ago, when bad financial policies and lax immigration rules brought unwelcome debt and dubious Muslims into the heart of Europe. A writer crafting history on the grand scale should keep the news cycle a little at bay. In "That Used to Be Us" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux; $28), Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum accept that the post-9/11 obsession with the Islamic threat and the War on Terror was a catastrophic national distraction. "Twenty-five years from now the war we undertook against al-Qaeda won't seem nearly as important as the wars we waged against physics and math," the authors declare. Friedman and Mandelbaum's book is marked by a kind of tactical disingenuousness. Not only do they propose, as a way to arrest the decline, a third party, with no clear policies, programs, popular constituency, or potential leaders; they also present every problem as one confronted by a uniform "we." Friedman and Mandelbaum want their countrymen to face the future without first facing the facts about their countrymen: this is the country that a lot of "us" want.
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Is America going down?
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Rated 5 out of 5 by MTOT The best broadhead I hunt a lot. I have killed 13 big game animals with these heads and counting. They shoot absolutely true. I will never use another head. When I lose an arrow from my quiver I take one of my practice arrows, unscrew the fieldpoint screw in the Ramcat and go hunting. They are also devastating on game. If I make a decent shot the animal bleeds out quickly. October 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by crocks Excellent Broadhead This is a great choice!!! I shot a large doe the other day at 10 yards broadside slightly quartering away with a 100grn. The broadhead hit its mark. The doe must have been getting ready to take a step as I shot her. The broadhead came out the opposite side and busted through the deer's elbow on the front leg pinning it to itself before eventually loosing the broadhead and opened the flood gates. I have nothing but success with this head. As others mentioned you do want to have an 1/16th allen wrench because the blades can loosen up if you bump them hard on something. I've heard they have fixed this issue. They are designed to back cut if you don't get the penetration you need. I have never had a penetration issue though. I know it is not the cheapest but it is my favorite to date. I have shot the Rage "I will never use them again!!!" I had penetration issues on more than 1 deer along with several of my friends. I shoot 29" draw at 70#. Penetration shouldn't be an issue. I've shot Muzzy,Spitfires etc.. I have also shot the G5 "Montec" these are a decent broadhead too but if you booger one up in the ground after a pass through you might not be able to fix it. You can also get replacement blades for the Ramcat. Seriously give them a try. I do wish they had a practice head. October 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dreamhunter24 My first and probably my last broadhead. This season is my first hunting with a bow. I got the ramcats form a local dealer/friend who recommended them to me. I was dead nuts on getting the Rage but I decided to give these a try. Mid September I shot a doe at 20 yards. I shot her back but nipped the lung and she only ran about 40 yards. Very track-able blood trail and a full pass through shot. Very pleased with these and I will be taking them to Ohio during the rut. One note, when you take them out of the package, tighten down the screws in the blades. Very good broadhead. October 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by AlphaHunter Saved my behind This broadhead just looks mean. I shoot the 125 grain and they shoot right with my field points and are very quite in flight. I shot my first doe with these heads this past weekend and all I can say is.....WOW!! Everyone should be hunting with this head. It was a 28 yard shot and I made a not so good shot on her, actually by my standards a very poor shot but she didn't make it 100 yards and was expired within 20 seconds. I hit her atleast 12" back (completely my fault from punching the trigger) and caught nothing but liver. I expected the worst with a long hard tracking job but to my surprise it was the easiest tracking job ever. First off my arrow zipped right through her and was 6" in the dirt behind her. I found blood right away and after that first drop of blood the flood gates opened. It was dark by the time I got around to tracking her and all I had was a cheap not so bright flashlight with me but I honestly think I could have tracked the blood trail in the dark. I was finding blood on the branches 5' off the ground and the thick nasty picker patch she ran into was painted red. I will never use another head and you shouldn't either. October 6, 2013
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brikguy is a pretty cool guy, eh? Posts weird threads and doesn't afraid of anything!!
stubby wrote:Yep. I've been trying to figure out over the course of this weekend (in between taxes) when's the best time to schedule it in. Which minifig would you like to see immortalized? (In the art sense I mean, not the Warhead sense... necessarily.)
Tzan wrote:Quantumsurfer wrote:I generally agree with TzanWarhead wrote:I agree with QuantumSmurfer.
I agree with Warhead.
stubby wrote:If it turns out nice enough, it might replace the Skully Grail painting as the headpiece for the Minifig Weapons chapter. But it's still in sketch stage, so a lot of the details could change before I take it to finish.
Killer Karetsu wrote:You won the contest, you deserve it.
It's going to be awesome. I also like how you made the rubberband with RAGE.
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With hundreds of Designer Radiators, Vertical Radiators, Cast Iron Radiators, Electric Radiators and Heated Towel Rails to choose from in our London showroom, your search for a new radiator stops here at The Radiator & Bathroom Gallery.
We are proud to carry one of the largest ranges of radiators in the UK and Europe and should you be looking for anything in particular that you cannot locate we are able to order items not listed, so please do feel free to contact us by our online chat program (located bottom right of your screen), by email or simply pick up the phone and contact us on our Freephone number for the best possible deal today.
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The launch of our NEW BATHROOM GALLERY is an exciting addition to our existing Radiator Gallery where you can view the latest designs for all your bathroom needs, whether it be furniture or bathroom accessories, or simply wet rooms including mobility needs. We offer full design and installation or supply only across the range. Why not pop in and see our fully functional and working future proof wet room.
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We understand that when it comes to online shopping security is a major concern to the majority of shoppers. We have built this website with your security and privacy in mind. Once you have selected your products and you enter our checkout area you will notice that the address bar turns green in the top left corner and displays our company name (as pictured directly below).
Browse our website to find radiators from all of Europe's top manufacturers. Our UK showroom, houses Britain's largest range of radiators of all shapes, sizes and styles as well as a fine selection of radiator valves. It is conveniently located by car just off the M11 and North Circular (A406) and 10 minutes from the M25.
Our unbeatable prices and expert customer service sets us apart from our competitors. We have staff on call from within our website (Just click the orange Questions? speech bubble bottom right of every page) as well as being available 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday on our Freephone number – 0800 055 6450.
Browse our website to find radiators from all of Europe's top manufacturers. Our UK showroom, houses Britain's largest range of radiators of all shapes, sizes and styles as well as a fine selection of radiator valves. It is conveniently located by car just off the M11 and North Circular (A406) and 10 minutes from the M25.
Our unbeatable prices and expert customer service sets us apart from our competitors. We have staff on call from within our website (Just click the orange Questions? speech bubble bottom right of every page) as well as being available 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday on our Freephone number – 0800 055 6450.
If you are coming by public transport we are a short walk from South Woodford tube station (London Underground's Central Line). Please see our showroom location map for further details.
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Not only are we one of the largest suppliers of radiators throughout the UK and indeed all of Europe for that matter, we also have the largest selection of radiators to be found anywhere for any price. With top names in manufacturers such as Bisque, MHS, AEON, The Radiator Company, DQ, Eskimo, Aestus and of course our own Radiator Gallery designs, you can be certain to find the perfect radiator in terms of heating capacity and design.
For those who are reluctant to order online, know that we have the very latest security measures in place. When placing your order, look up at the address bar on your browser. The green bar and padlock indicates that you have a completely secure connection. We are Verisign verified which many people will recognise as the creators of Norton AntiVirus and we guarantee to meet with the strictest of security requirements.
The Wonderful World of Modern Radiator Design
Finding the perfect radiator for your home or flat can be a challenge if you don't know where to look and exactly how many lovely designs are available to choose from. At the Radiator Gallery we have literally any type of radiator anyone could ever want, and even better, if we don't have it, let us find it for you. With suppliers in the UK as well as throughout Europe and the entire world, if you are looking for a specific cast iron radiator, electric radiator, vertical radiator, heated towel warmer or a trendy designer radiator, we are your true one stop source.
As you browse our site you will see some of the most innovative trends in radiators and while you are here, learn about radiators from their very beginnings in the late 19th Century to today's eclectic mix of fashionable radiators that are often mistaken for works of art. Learn how radiators work, which type and style is best suited for your needs and while you're here explore the information we have provided to help you every step along the way in choosing your new radiator. About the only thing we don't do is install them for you.
A Look Back at the History of Radiators
The earliest radiators were developed in the 1860's by Joseph Nason. This type of radiator is still in existence today but is not the most efficient as it had only one pipe coming from a source of steam. The steam would come up from the boiler and as the steam heated the coils in the radiator it would evaporate and drain down the same pipe back to the boiler where it was heated for its journey back up as steam.
The next type of radiator which was developed came much later and it was a hot water radiator with two pipes, one which brought hot water up from the boiler and one which returned the cooled water back to be heated, starting the cycle over again. It would be more than a century before trendy modern style radiators were first introduced to the UK.
History of Radiator Design in the Twentieth Century
Early steam and hot water radiators were fashioned from heavy cast iron and they were freestanding, typically near the coldest outside wall. In the late 1970's, 1979 to be exact, Geoffrey Ward, the founder of Bisque radiators, introduced modern contemporary styled radiators to the United Kingdom. Bisque has remained one of the top names in radiator designs and has recently been voted a 'CoolBrand' for the 2009 – 2010 showing.
Although Bisque, founded in London, is still one of the names to contend with, MHS also has a full line of modern radiators as does AEON, The Radiator Company, Aestus and Eskimo. Modern radiator history started with one man with a vision in the late 1970's and has evolved to a business that has literally taken the world of radiators by storm.
Different Types of Radiators
One thing to learn about radiators is that they all tend to fall in categories by type as well as design. For instance, there are steam radiators, hot water radiators, electric radiators, some of which work well with conventional heating systems whilst others do not. Then there are Cast Iron Radiators, aluminium radiators, steel radiators and chrome radiators all of which can have different types of finishes and some can even be painted.
Then there is a new breed of radiators which have been growing in popularity over the past 30 plus years and that is known commonly today as the designer radiator, most of these are wall mounted. Not to be discounted are dual energy radiators which work off the boiler in the winter but during summer months can be run off electricity when the boiler is shut down. As well, there is a new type of trendy radiator which works as both a heat source and as a work of art. These provide heat to the body and a nice warm, cosy feeling for the spirit just to take in their aesthetic beauty.
Amazing Choice in Radiator Finishes
At one time all radiators were simply cast iron and sometimes you would see them painted white. This led to the question as to whether or not radiators could be painted. Actually, those early painted cast iron radiators were often painted for a reason. Paint tends to diffuse the heat so that anyone inadvertently touching the radiator wasn't as likely to get burned. You would often see painted radiators in homes with small children. Today, because there is such a wide assortment of materials from which radiators are designed, you can see a wealth of finishes that are simply mind-boggling.
From chrome, aluminium, steel and cast iron, radiators can be painted in any colour of the visible spectrum, they can be matte finished, brushed metal, shiny metallic and they can even have flat surfaces with works of art covering the coils and sometimes ambient lighting shining through as well. Choices in radiator finishes have come a long way in recent decades which is why it is so important to take the time to explore the many options you are given at the Radiator Gallery. There isn't a radiator distributor in all of the UK that can offer you the wide variety of radiator finish available right here in our showroom.
Practical Radiator Use
Like most products radiators need to be cared for properly in order for them to last. We provide here a practical guide on correct usage.
How Radiators Are Mounted
In the early days, most radiators were free-standing, mounted to the floor near a wall as they were always heavy cast iron in those days. Replicas of vintage cast iron radiators are still manufactured today, but this specific type is obviously too heavy to be mounted on a wall – unless you are a cave dweller with solid rock walls, that is. One thing which all radiators should have in common is that they should be mounted in the coldest area of the building, usually near or against an outside wall.
Sometimes it is also suggested that you mount your radiator under a window if that happens to be the coldest area in the room. Of course, if you have a modern style picture radiator like The Joker, you will want it mounted high enough on a wall where the visual effects of this work of art can truly be appreciated. No one needs to know it is a radiator, after all. It certainly doesn't look like one.
How Radiators Function
Traditional radiators function in one of two ways. They either work with steam or with hot water. In either case, they are manufactured with one or two pipes. Steam radiators have only one pipe because the steam comes in, is circulated throughout the coils in order to heat the entire unit. As steam cools it evaporates and water then drains down the same pipe the steam came up in order to be heated in the boiler once again to begin the process anew.
In hot water radiators, there are two pipes, one which carries heated water up to the radiator and one which carries cooled water back to the boiler to be heated. Both steam and hot water radiators depend on a boiler system to heat the water. However, within the past few decades there has been a hybrid developed that works with steam or hot water in the winter and then when the heating system is shut down for the summer months, the radiator becomes an electric heat source for those cooler spring and autumn days.
Functionality of Contemporary Radiators
One of the most common misconceptions in regards to modern radiators is that they don't function with the same level of efficiency as traditional cast iron radiators. Nothing could be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, some of today's contemporary radiators are convective as well as radiant which means that they can function just as well, if not better than those bulky, but lovely Victorian radiators.
While traditional radiators are not as prone to hot and cold spots, some flats or rooms within a home don't have space allocated for a standalone radiator. Even so, most of the top-of-the-line contemporary styled radiators of today function with just as much efficiency and some are even said to be more efficient than their ancestors. Keep in mind that there are two types of heat to be concerned with, convective and radiant, so that the radiator you choose should be based on performance as well as artistry.
How to Calculate BTUs
Before looking at which one of the hundreds of radiators we have in stock at The Radiator Gallery, it is important to understand how much heat they can provide. Without getting too overly technical, a radiator's performance is measured in how many BTUs it can provide. We learned in school that BTU is the measure of energy, the British thermal unit, in which a heater's or air conditioner's performance is measured. One BTU is roughly the amount of energy needed in order to heat one pound of water to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius).
This is more involved than the average homeowner wants to get and the calculations can be long and arduous. For your convenience we have provided a handy BTU calculator so that you can determine what type and size radiator you will need to meet your heating requirements. Our calculator will start with the type of room to be heated. The choices given include:
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Dining Room
- Hallway
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Conservatory
Next you need to factor in if there are windows and what type of windows you have. Choices the calculator gives you include single glazed and double glazed. Next the BTU calculator takes into consideration the location of your home. Is it sheltered, average or exposed. Once those questions have all been answered, you are given two ways of entering the measurements of the room in question. Thankfully you can calculate your BTU requirements in metres or feet.
Keep in mind that we do not install your new radiator and we suggest that you only hire a licensed plumber or heating engineer to do the installation for you. If you feel that you may not be ready to purchase the correct size, even after having used the BTU calculator, talk to the specialist who will be installing the radiator for you. The plumber or heating contractor will be able to tell you if the radiator you have chosen will have sufficient heat for the area you want to keep warm.
Full Range of Radiators
When browsing through the Radiator Gallery site you will notice that we have a category for each type of radiator. For example you will find Designer Radiators, cast iron radiators, heated towel rails, vertical Radiators and even radiator valves. To make what you are looking for easier, you can simply click on a category or you can choose the option that says 'full range.' Instead of viewing only the most popular, you will be taken to all the radiators within that category.
We have provided this easy search option for you so that you don't miss out on the hundreds of fantastic radiators by making them too hard to find. Those options on the first page of each category are the truly the most popular, but within each type of radiator we have a full range of radiators for you to choose from so that you can find just what you are looking for with a minimal amount of trouble. For example, if you know that you want an innovative modern styled radiator but you don't know which style or manufacturer, simply click the 'full range' from the relevant categories drop down menu and you will instantly be transported to pages of the most sought after radiators in that particular range or style.
Cast Iron Radiators
One of the questions which many people ask in reference to cast iron radiators is whether it would be more cost effective to simply have their current radiator serviced and repaired. Unfortunately, the answer to that is an emphatic "No!" Today's cast iron radiators are done in perfect replicas of those from yesteryear except they are manufactured by much higher standards and they come with a manufacturer's warranty.
One of the loveliest replica radiators is the Montrose Cast Iron Radiator that is embellished with a floral design and quite reminiscent of a piece direct from the Victorian era. What distinguishes a Victorian cast iron radiator from an Italianate radiator from the same time is that Victorian radiators are ornate whilst Italianate are unembellished. These radiators are in fact so inexpensive, that it would be quite difficult to find a plumber or heating specialist qualified enough to repair your old radiator for what you could purchase a new out-of-the-box model for.
Vertical Radiators
When referring to vertical radiators we are talking about one that goes perpendicular to the floor but these can also be at a slight angle as some of our range of radiators tends to do. Some are not totally flush to the wall, but most of the time you are looking at a radiator that runs from bottom to top hung from a wall. There are a few elegant free standing Vertical Radiators, but those are a select few designer models and not the typical radiator.
Most often a vertical radiator is mounted on a wall and of those you could say that most of them are contemporary in style. Some are cylinders whilst others are geometric designs. Others still have a canvas or work of art on the front and to the uninformed person you would never know that was a radiator. Many times wall mounted radiators are mistaken for sculptures and of course, works of art. Most operate just as floor models do unless they are not tied into your central heating system and simply contain an electric element under the canvas. These are not very common however as the traditional one or two pipe radiators comprise most vertical models.
Designer Radiators
Even a generation ago, designer radiators were, for the most part, totally unheard of. In our grandparents' day the closest thing to a designer radiator was the antique Victorian cast iron radiator which is seen in so many of the older homes throughout the UK. Once Geoffrey Ward founded Bisque, a whole new perspective was added to the industry and today there are literally hundreds, if not thousands of unique and unusual contemporary radiators heating homes throughout the UK and around the globe.
Since there are so many innovative designs from which to choose, it would be next to impossible to find a radiator that didn't suit you. Of course you are looking for the heat they can provide but you will also want a radiator that goes with your décor. From antique replicas to ultra sleek and modern wall mounted radiators, there is literally a radiator for every room in every home or commercial building. The only thing you need will be a central heating unit, a boiler, and you have what it takes to turn that work of art into a full-fledged heat source.
Bisque Radiators
Speaking of designers, it wouldn't be fair to talk about modern radiators without mentioning the company that started it all. The company was founded by an amazingly intuitive entrepreneur in the late 1970's, Geoffrey Ward, and is still going strong today. With cutting edge, award winning designs, Bisque is one of the few truly remarkable manufacturers of radiators in the world. Not only is their technology on the cutting edge, designs like the famous B2 radiators are gracing contemporary homes throughout the UK and beyond. With its unique modular grid pattern, it is the iconic piece for ultra-modern décor. Friends and family alike will never believe that it is not a piece of modern art and will only believe so when they feel the warmth radiating from it. Each panel is set so that they lay at different distances from the wall giving it an astonishing three dimensional look.
MHS Radiators
Another leader in modern radiator design is the company MHS, again a UK based business supplying some of the world's most renowned contemporary radiators. In fact, many of their designs are amazingly avant garde such as the Hose Radiator. What a lovely addition to a solarium or conservatory this would make. Not only would it embellish the décor but what a conversation piece! A radiator shaped like a garden hose with over 20 metres of hose, and with the two spigots on either side, it truly could pass for just that.
Another of the distinctive designs by MHS is the Deck Radiator that is patterned in a weave and small enough to be placed on the wall in an alcove, on a stairwell or even in a bathroom or hallway. Styled in a minimalist fashion, this particular design actually does look more like modern art than a radiator. For its small size it puts out a remarkable amount of heat, rated between 2800 and 3700 BTUs.
Some of the World's Leading Designers
Behind every company there is a designer, an artist, who brings creativity to life with his or her designs. Each and every radiator should be viewed in terms of both artistry as well as performance. Whilst some of the featured 'designers' are not really radiator designers, they still bear honourable mention for the way they have impacted the industry. Here are a few of the top radiator designers who have helped to shape the industry as it is today.
Banksy– Although Banksy is not a radiator designer, several of his works are seen gracing modern vertical radiators with the canvas masking the coils. We, at The Radiator Gallery, are proud to exclusively carry the Banksy Balloon Girl radiator. Not only is Banksy an artist but he is a political activist and his satirical street graffiti is famous worldwide. Born in the Bristol underground, his works fetch top prices wherever they are shown.
Paul Priestman– Although the award winning designs of one of Bisque's most talented designers are not currently in our showroom, he has been credited with such award winning designs as the Hot Spring, Hot Hoop and Outline. In 1999 his collaboration with Geoffrey Ward on the Hot Spring, won the pair worldwide recognition and it was chosen by the Design council as a Millennium product and purchased by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the United States. His ingenuity however can be seen in many of the designs by Bisque that we do carry.
Leo Salzedo– As the designer of the Archibald Heated Towel Rail, this is another of the talented young artists affiliated with Bisque. Leo hails from Padua, Italy and studied at Scuola Italian Design in Padua. His designs are seen in such other multinational companies as Electrolux, Sony Ericsson and The Absolut Company.
Paolo Schianchi– It seems as if Bisque has taken the cream of the crop as yet another Italian born designer/architect has designs manufactured by Bisque. Educated in Germany, Austria and Finland, Schianchi is most known at Bisque for his Stecca Radiator. Specialising in bathroom design, many of his creations are specifically created for this room.
Francesco Dori– Born in Tuscany, Bisque has manufactured the designs of this ingenious Italian who is the co-designer of the Zanzibar. From high fashion to home décor, Dori is one of those whose designs appeal to today's cosmopolitan urban crowd.
Mario Talin– Along with Dori, Mario Talin is credited as being one of the co-designers of Bisque's Zanzibar. Other radiators by Talin are the Seta and the Setsquare. In reality, Mario is one a radiator designer in the true sense of the word. With a background in industrial design, Talin specialises in radiators and was actually the pioneer of tube-in-tube radiator technology as seen in the Seta Radiator. The remarkable technology in the Seta is able to reduce water content whilst simultaneously increasing heat output. This is a maximum efficiency radiator we are proud to carry.
Heated Towel Rail
Some of the larger older homes did indeed have radiators in the bathrooms, which is probably where the concept for the heated towel rail was conceived. In today's ultra sleek bathrooms there is oftentimes barely room for the wash basin, let alone a radiator which is why the heated towel rail is such a novel idea. Not only can these heated rails have your towel nice and cosy warm when you step out of the tub or shower, but they do put off enough heat to warm up the room to a comfortable degree.
One of the most popular heated towel rails of course is the Archibald mentioned above designed by Leo Salzedo and manufactured by Bisque. However, three of the all time favourites which we carry at The Radiator Gallery are considered to be 'traditional heated towel rails' such as the Lynford, the Nexus Grand 3 and the Nexus Grand 4 heated towel rails. Although they are larger floor mounted rails that necessitate a bit more space, they are sleek and not as cumbersome as many floor mounted radiators.
Low Surface Temperature Radiators and Storage Radiators
As mentioned above, paint was often used to dissipate heat on the surface of the radiator so that children and anyone accidentally touching it wouldn't get burned. This was most often seen with those beautifully ornate Victorian radiators that had often been painted white, but pink was a common colour as well. In keeping with the UK National Health Service (NHS), radiators are now manufactured specifically to keep the surface cool enough to the touch so that inadvertent burns can be avoided. This is the most common type of radiator which is in use today in the bedrooms of children or in the homes of disabled persons.
Storage radiators are actually a type of electric radiator that does just what the name says it does. It stores heat. A storage radiator works during the night hours when the demand on the electricity grid is much lower. The main idea is to produce a lot of heat that will be stored in order to be discharged during the day. Many consumers find this type of radiator to be cost effective, especially if they don't have a boiler to use with a traditional radiator.
Assorted Radiator Hardware
Don't forget that you will also need an assortment of hardware for your new radiator as we don't do the installation for you. Of prime importance is the radiator valve. Most of today's radiators do require a valve which we carry a huge selection of. These tend to fall into four main categories consisting of full range valves, manual radiator valves, thermostatic radiator valves and traditional radiator valves. Traditional valves look just like they did in the time of Queen Victoria when ornate cast iron radiators became widely used. They look just like a water spigot coming out of the floor with a small round handle/knob.
Anyone who has ever visited one of the older buildings in the UK has undoubtedly seen one of these radiator valves and may be thinking they all look and work the same. If you are in doubt as to which type of radiator valve you will need to order for your new radiator, speak with a member of our knowledgeable and courteous staff. You can call the free phone number, chat online during business hours or even send an email with your question. Whether it is a radiator you are looking for or radiator hardware, we are here to serve you.
Finding a Qualified Professional Radiator Installer
As we do not install any of our radiators, it is important that you find only a qualified plumber or heating engineer to do the installation for you. Many people want a DIY radiator which can be done if you have the mechanical knowledge to handle the job. It is more than simply removing the old one and replacing it with a new model, there will most often be lines to run and fittings to weld which is why you should only trust the job to a reputable workman.
If you do not have a plumber or heating contractor that you have worked with in the past, you may find some leads on the website of the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors. The APHC is the official trade organisation that oversees members and there are stringent requirements for membership. If you are looking for a workman to do the job, please settle for nothing less than a master craftsman who is board certified and licensed to do the work.
If Price Is an Issue
When shopping for radiators it is important to understand that not all radiators are created equal. You may be looking for a good deal which can often lead you down the wrong path if you are not careful. Our radiators are priced to be competitive and if you can find the exact same radiator anywhere for a lower price, by all means let us know so that we can match that price.
Also, keep in mind that you save nothing by purchasing a refurbished radiator. There was a reason why that radiator was taken from its 'home' to be sold second-hand and that is someone else's problem you don't want. Over time rust and residue from minerals in the water can build up. If that radiator wasn't flushed properly or cared for in a long period of time, you just might be better of leaving your own intact.
We have our own Radiator Gallery 'Price Match Promise' that should help you find the very latest designs at the very best prices. We have free delivery to England, Wales and to certain locations in Scotland. For those of you living in the North of Scotland, just give us a call for further details. You can expect delivery within 3 to 10 business days unless the radiator is a special order from the manufacturer, and even then, we make every effort to expedite shipment.
Visit our London showroom, shop online or call us on our free number, 0800 055 6450, with any questions you may have. We are here to serve you and over the years have built a rock solid reputation for expert radiator advice and customer service. You will not find another source of radiators in the whole of the UK, or across Europe for that matter, with as many models as we carry, nor will you find the courteous service only we can provide.


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Post subject: SW in Concert 11/3/09
I've been in contact with the organizers, however this is all the information I have at this time. As soon as I know more about the tickets, parking, etc I'll post it. I'd like to get between 6-10 Rebels for this.
Persons wanting to participate have to be active RL members.
All Rebel costumes have to be approved by LFL at least 1 week prior to the concert. NO EXCEPTIONS.
This is the info I have so far:
Dear Rebel Legion and 501st Garrison Participants,
In trying to respond to all of the questions that have come to us regarding volunteer participation with Star Wars in Concert, we have created an outline that will make clear our expectations regarding your involvement and help you to better participate in our event. Although similar, the circumstances of which we execute the following may change from building to building.
The Show
Star Wars in Concert is a 2-hour program comprised of two 45-minute acts and a 30-minute intermission. The show will generally run from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm with doors opening at 6 pm. Our venues will predominantly be closing at 11 pm. In some cities there will be a matinee, whether it is in conjunction with an evening show, or by itself. There is also a full exhibit of props, costumes, and artwork traveling with the show. The exhibit will be in the lobbies and concourses of each venue.
501st and Rebel Legion participation is voluntary. Participants will interact with the concert audience, in character, throughout the exhibit prior to the concert event. Doors generally open 90 minutes prior to curtain and we expect our participants to be prepared and in costume by that time. There will be some Saturday and Sunday matinees where we may not open doors to the public until 60 minutes prior to show time. Nonetheless, we expect participants to arrive with enough time to be prepared 90 minutes prior to curtains. We also encourage participants to again interact with the audience, in character, after the concert. The audience will be taking their final walk through the exhibit as they exit and looking for last minute photo opportunities with costumed participants. We do not expect participants who have bought tickets to the show to interact with the audience on the concourse during the 30-minute intermission.
Costume Guidelines
To avoid distraction from the show, participants costumes should not be worn in the concert arena, unless at the rear of the main floor or in the rear loges or balconies. We ask those who will be seeing the show to change into street clothes before entering the concert arena. We do not expect any participants who have bought tickets to interact with the audience on the concourse during the 30-minute intermission, as there is not enough time for participants to change into costume, interact with the audience, and change back into street clothes in that 30-minute time period. Participants should not be leaving the arena before the end of the first act in order to accomplish an intermission appearance. Those willing to change back into costume for an after show appearance are encouraged, and will be able to exit the arena for changing after the final montage of the second act.
Costume Approval
We would like to see a minimum and maximum combined total of 20 to 30 costumed characters at each event. This number should be approximately a 70/30% split. For example: Fourteen 501st participants and six Rebel Legion participants.This figure does not include handlers, as their numbers depend upon your judgment. For costumes, we are open to your opinions and excited to see your creativity. Characters recognizable by name and members of squads, such as Storm Troopers or Rebel Pilots, are always well received by the crowds. We ask that a picture of any costume being worn to this event by a participant be sent to us at least a week prior to the night of appearance. Dont hesitate to send pictures of any droids you feel would make a good addition to the ranks. Do keep in mind that any droid that is small or low to the ground has a very high chance of being stepped on or tripped over. If this is the case, we will likely not approve its use throughout the exhibit, and must reserve any judgment regarding these until we see them on show night.
Show Accommodations
We will make every attempt to provide participants a space within the concert arena to watch the show. What must be kept in mind is that while we will do our best to supply you with an audience space or seat, this will simply not be true for all cities. Anybody wishing to see the show without a purchased ticket will not know if this accommodation will be available until the night of the show. It is also important to know that any spaces we can provide will not often be of the highest caliber. Those wishing for a guaranteed or quality seat are recommended to purchase a ticket ahead of time.
Parking Passes
Again, this is something we hope to provide you with, but is not guaranteed. The venues control parking and although we ask for provided parking, it is not a constant that you should rely on. We are steadfast in suggesting that you carpool to these events. As we find out answers to this question, we will pass the appropriate information along to you.
Changing Room
We will make every attempt to provide participants with an appropriate changing room and the appropriate security. Please keep you personal possessions in a single bag.
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Phrog (Beth Spires)
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:29 am
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Please list the costume you are planning on wearing.
Phrog--X-wing pilot
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Obaa-san Brenda (Brenda Sellers)
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:54 am
Post subject: concert
I'll be Jedi and Randy will be handler. For those who wish to get tickets, we're sitting in section 121 - in case we can sit together.
Beth, let us know how to send pics to you and what you need.
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Kryy Jacobi (Karyn W)
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:32 am
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We're in section 102, but I got "end seats" so I could slip in and out if needed.
I'd like to apply as well... Jedi.... I can do either set (the brown or the khaki) depending on what others do.
But I have tickets, and since they're limited on RL, I'd be willing to step aside for someone else.
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KRK (Kris Kuipers)
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:18 am
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If you want to try and drum up some 501st, as we discussed on the phone, feel free to cross post this and we'll see if we can scare up some of the 14 the "bad guys"
P.S. to date no one has contacted me about the show yet...
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Obaa-san Brenda (Brenda Sellers)
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Post subject: comcert
I'll probably go with my "winter outfit" - the Obi-wan colored light beige with the dark brown pleated color undertunic with brown robe, if that helps. Let me know your lightsaber color. I can go blue or green (or purple) based on what everyone is bringing (leaving yellow for Chris !!).
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:33 pm
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Leia- white senatorial gown
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Yodafiend (Susan Nolan)
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I can be there as Jedi (Obi Wan type costume). I also have tics in Section 122 front row; seats 1 & 2 which I will need to sell if troop.
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Jarren Landcaster (Christopher Shore)
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Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 2:25 pm
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Jedi for me, tho we havent gotten tix yet ,itll be next week before Nikki and I can do that.
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Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:21 pm
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Put in a maybe...
"Persons wanting to participate have to be active RL members. " since I am not a "real" member. I would bring a R2-D2, can either be setup in 3 legged mode for running around, or 2 legged for photo ops.
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Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:18 pm
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You fall outside of that requirement. All droids are welcome. From what I have seen over on the boards, the droids have been extremely popular and have been mobbed for pictures. You may just want to park R2 rather than run the risk of him being damaged by over-enthusiastic crowds.
Also, from what I've heard, the venue determines whether the volunteers get free seats or not. Even then, they may not be the best seats in the house. Just something to think about.
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Any limitations on how many droids? I will post this up on the Atlanta R2 Builders group.
I am about to change mine to a yes. I just have to figure out the logistics on how to get R2 there and back.
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Yodafiend (Susan Nolan)
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:13 pm
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I will troop as Jedi but gonna keep my tics (maybe one for sell). Will we be on stage for this at all or just the pre-show and after show? Keep us posted on details. Thanks!
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:36 pm
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We will be interacting with the public as they enter and leave the civic center. We will not be up on stage.
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Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:02 am
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More information is trickling in from the West Coast venues. Basically costumed characters are getting mobbed by the public so we are going to need handlers even for the soft costumes.
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Rebel Bases S. America
Chilean Outpost
-- Chilean Archive
-- Templo Tahiel
Polis Massa Base
-- Polis Massa Archive
-- Eellayin Temple
Cruz del Sur Base
-- Cruz del Sur Base Events
Peru Outpost
-- Templo Kallpa
Autana Outpost
-- Venezuela Outpost Events
Ecuador Outpost
Rebel Bases Asia/Pacific
Hawaii Outpost
-- Hawaii Outpost Archive
-- Hawaii Outpost Events
Hong Kong Base
Japan Base
-- Japan Archive
Taiwan Outpost
Chinese Outpost
-- Musketeer Squadron
Hoth Base
-- Hoth Costume Builds & Props
-- Hoth Lounge (off topic forum)
-- Temple of the Ice Spires
-- Wampa Squadron
Naboo Outpost
-- Naboo Costume Builds
-- Naboo Archive
Ryloth Base
-- Ryloth Costume Builds & Props
-- Nightlands Clan
-- Ryloth Raiders
Tatooine Base
-- Temple of the Twin Suns
-- Drop Bear Squadron
-- Tatooine Costume Build Diary
Tython Base
-- Tython Archive
-- Tython Mission Planning
-- Tython Costume Build Diary
-- Tython Troop Reports
-- Akar Kesh
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