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Really Useful Bargains

Sat ,31/07/2010
Really Useful Bargains

0 Comments | Western Morning News, The, May 15, 2010 | by ALISON CORK

Desperately looking for extra living or storage space? At first sight, Devon-based Greynag’s traditional brick or stone double garages look like just that – a garage. But as well as housing your cars, Greynag adds a separate office suite or studio flat for guest accommodation. Structures like this two-bay coach house start from just Pounds 29,999 – up to 30 per cent cheaper than the average price for a garage of this size and detail with the extra space and value to boot. For just a garage, prices start from Pounds 12,999.

For prices or to book a site survey, visit www.greynag.co.uk or call 01404 841130.

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Does this mean

Sat ,31/07/2010

Does this mean you should take your first job out of college lightly? Not at all?it simply means that you can stop worrying, and focus your energies on finding the best possible job for you at this time.

Know What You’re Looking For

If you haven’t yet identified your job target, now is the time to do so! Take advantage of your school’s career services and job placement opportunities. These services exist for one reason: to help you in your career. Most career services offices offer a variety of assessment tools to help you determine your best career option. For some college students, this may mean a career outside of your major. For other students, this may mean identifying a specific career within the larger field of study.

Do Your Research

Finding your ideal job takes effort. It’s not enough to simply post your resume, job application, and cover letter on the Internet and wait for employers to come calling. If you want to find the best job, you need to engage all your resources. Research the types of companies you want to work for and find out as much about them as possible.
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Utah loan firm Global Payday Loan among 3 sued over rates, licenses

Thu ,29/07/2010
Utah loan firm Global Payday Loan among 3 sued over rates, licenses

Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Apr 1, 2010 by Brian Bakst Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on Wednesday sued three Internet companies offering short-term loans, including one Utah-based firm, accusing them of operating without proper registration and charging interest rates that topped 2,700 percent in one case.

Swanson’s lawsuits in state court mark the latest legal offensive against the payday loan industry and follows similar actions in California, Illinois and West Virginia.

She said all three — East Side Lenders of Delaware, Global Payday Loan of Utah and Jelly Roll Financial of Virginia — failed to register with Minnesota regulators and exceeded state caps on loan charges.

The companies, Swanson alleged, are “trapping these citizens into a spiral of debt.”

The lawsuits seek to force the companies to comply with state law or cease business in the state. They also ask for unspecified penalties and restitution, but Swanson didn’t know how many consumers might be affected.

Minnesota law limits interest rates for short-term loans. For instance, on loans between $50 and $100, charges are capped at 10 percent with a $5 administrative fee limit.

But Swanson said the companies went well beyond the limits and tacked on extra finance costs if they missed payment deadlines.

According to court papers, Global Payday charged some borrowers $30 for each $100 they were loaned.

Payday loans are designed to help borrowers get from one paycheck to the next.

“These are consumers that are at their very most financial distress,” said Dana Badgerow, head of Minnesota’s Better Business Bureau. “They signed up for these short-term loans and discovered that instead of improving their financial situation, they’ve made it worse.”

Badgerow said her office has received hundreds of complaints against the companies involved.

East Side argued in a letter to Swanson that it is exempt from Minnesota’s law
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Not too long ago, the

Thu ,29/07/2010

Not too long ago, the vast majority of outdoor furniture was all made of teak. Teak has proved to be an ideal lumber species for outdoor furniture, due to its high durability, ease of working with machine tools, its low coefficient of radial and tangential expansion (which reduces potential problems in twisting, or swelling when wet), it’s attractive colour and good working properties. But such widespread use of teak, including for marine decking, has come at a considerable environmental cost. The once great forests of South East Asia have been decimated to the extent that legally logged teak is now only available in very limited quantities, which is reflected in its high price. But unfortunately, illegal logging is still rampant and in many areas of South East Asia, ensuring its continuing supply to the furniture trade.

Plantations of teak have now been established in a number of countries including Costa Rica for example (presumably planted in most cases where the great forests once existed).
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Lights out in Geraldine

Thu ,29/07/2010

Lights out in Geraldine

0 Comments | Timaru Herald, Mar 18, 2010

GERALDINE will have its own Earth Hour celebration this year.

Earth Hour is an event in which people turn out their lights for one hour in support of action on climate change and towards creating a cleaner, safer and more secure future.

This year marks the event’s third year, which attracted nearly one billion people around the world last year, as lights dimmed on global icons such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Sydney’s Opera House, the Great Pyramids of Gaza and New York’s Empire State Building.

The event was started by the World Wildlife Fund
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El Parador Café Is the Spot for Memorable Events and Parties

Thu ,29/07/2010
El Parador Caf Is the Spot for Memorable Events and Parties

Market Wire, July, 2009

El Parador Caf, NYC’s favorite Mexican
restaurant, has long been a creator of memorable personal and business
dining and entertainment group events. Whether it’s for smaller or larger
groups of people, the restaurant can accommodate parties of up to 100
people. Or, for more intimate events, the restaurant’s La Cueva (The Cave)
Lounge can offer a private experience for up to 50 people.

Rachel Rosen, a long time customer, has held various events at the
restaurant with her husband Matt. “We have had several events at El
Parador, including our rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding and a
surprise party that I threw for Matt’s 33rd (birthday). Alex has always
been an extremely attentive and warm host, and the food is always
authentic, delicious and consistent. We were not let down for either
event….with attentive staff, delicious food, and ample drinks. Everyone
was pleased with the food and the space. Matt said that he would not have
been (as) happy anywhere else.” Justin Stevens, another long time patron
stated that El Parador is “Great for parties, dates, or a meal with
friends. A neighborhood institution in the heart of Murray Hill.”

About El Parador Caf

El Parador Caf was established in 1959 and is the oldest Mexican
restaurant in New York City, celebrating its 50th year of operation.
Respected as having the best Margaritas by The New York Press and the best
Ceviche by The New York Times, Carlos Jacott launched and nurtured the
original establishment, first located on 2nd Avenue and 31st Street.

While Carlos was deemed Maitre D’ par excellence, he also made his mark as
an all-time great restaurateur. He sold his successful enterprise to Manuel
Alejandro in 1990. The torch has been passed to Manny’s son, Alex, a 1994
graduate of The French Culinary Institute, who continues to grow the
restaurant’s following by offering an excellent menu, world class bar &
lounge and warm atmosphere.

El Parador is dedicated to culture, care, and warmth
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Dear Annie: I am 55 and have been married to Jim… [Derived

Thu ,29/07/2010

Dear Annie: I am 55 and have been married to Jim… [Derived

Comments | Bismarck Tribune, Jul 28, 2010

Dear Annie: I am 55 and have been married to Jim, age 73, for five years. Jim’s wife died six years before we met, and his two children became furious when he began dating, saying he was being unfaithful. They badgered Jim until he deeded them his house and property. Jim also gave each kid $250,000 in cash and paid off the mortgages on their homes.

The deeds specify that Jim can stay on the property as long as he lives, but make no provision for a surviving spouse. When we married, Jim asked the kids to allow me to continue to live there after he dies, but they refused. After that, whenever the kids asked for money, Jim told them it was time they lived within their means. (They have good jobs.) They became hostile and accused Jim of choosing me over them. They have not allowed him to see the grandchildren for three years. The only time they speak to him is to demand he divorce me.

Without telling Jim, I sent both his children a polite e-mail asking what it would take for us to be a family again. They told Jim about the letter, and he accused me of interfering in his relationship with his kids, saying it was none of my business and I have “ruined all possibility of reconciliation.” I was shocked by his reaction, but apologized. However, Jim will not accept my apology. Was I out of line? What about his kids? Is there any hope for this family? – Tired of Drama

Dear Tired: Jim is worn down from fighting with his kids, defending his marriage and missing his grandchildren. Although your intentions were good, the e-mail was the straw that broke the camel’s back. His selfish children used it as an excuse to attack him in force. Ask Jim to go with you for counseling to see whether your relationship can withstand the pressure. If he won’t go, go without him.

Cheating goes digital

Dear Annie: My best friend is having an online affair. She feels it is only a minor form of cheating since they are not meeting in real life. Frankly, in my book, it’s cheating all the way around.

I told her that if her husband asks me about it, I will not lie to him. But I am so uncomfortable with the situation that I no longer call her or visit their home. Even if she were to stop e- mailing this guy, I still would not lie to her husband if he asked why we’ve stopped speaking
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NATURAL SELECTIONS ; ORGANIC MATERIALS ARE THE NEW WAVE IN THE BEDROOM.(all-natural mattresses)(Brief Article)

Thu ,29/07/2010
NATURAL SELECTIONS ; ORGANIC MATERIALS ARE THE NEW WAVE IN THE BEDROOM.(all-natural mattresses)(Brief Article)

HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network, May, 2004 by Kunkel, Karl

Byline: Karl Kunkel

There’s a new back-to-nature movement in the bedroom. People are paying a premium for mattresses made of organic wool and cotton and other natural materials.

“Natural materials are making a comeback because people are becoming more health-conscious,” says Larry Klein, vice president of sales at Natura World. “They are concerned that they are living with environmentally unfriendly products, and they are looking to natural products to help ease allergies.” Natural materials tend to be non-allergenic and resistant to mold, mildew and dust mites.

The primary material used in all-natural mattresses is latex cushioning foam from rubber trees
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In an actual interview, Hatcher admits

Thu ,29/07/2010

In an actual interview, Hatcher admits to having had some work done on her face. She said, and I quote, “In the past I’ve had Botox and collagen”. She then went on to deny that she and Nicolette Sheridan have had any plastic surgery and didn’t know if Sheridan had had Botox injections. Sheridan herself would not offer any comment but if you take a good look at her face, as many plastic surgery experts have pointed out, and compare it to her days on Knots Landing, it is painfully obvious that she has had work done on her face and most likely has had Botox as well.

Hatcher went on to say that she stopped the Botox injections, not for any health reasons but simply because she finally decided to let herself age naturally.
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Don’t wear loose clothing

Thu ,29/07/2010

Don’t wear loose clothing or hair that could possibly drawn into rotating parts. Use safety glasses and dust masks when the need is required.

Step 3: Prepare your lawn beforehand. Pick up rocks, sticks, wires, toys, tools or any objects that could be thrown by the blade.

Step 4: Prepare your unit. Make sure all parts are tightened and nothing is missing. Check for and correct any leaks. Check your oil levels and the lawn mower blade for proper retention.

Step 5: Handle gasoline with care. If you spill fuel, wipe it up promptly and allow time for vaporization before you start the mower. Store gasoline in a proper container away from children and your home.

Step 6: Warn other people before mowing your lawn. Keep children inside and pets penned up while operating your mower. Always be prepared to stop in case someone or something darts in the area you are mowing.

Step 7: Start your mower according to operators manual. Keep your hands and feet safely away from the mower deck while starting. Always cease starts if your engine becomes flooded to prevent ignition spark.

Step 8: Be mindful.
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