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Saturday, January 28 One of the prime functions of the Internet besides cheap hook-ups and crackpot political information is the chance for the Berts of the world to show off their paper clip collections -- and they do.
Sixteen years has yielded well over 2,000 erasers of various decorative quality and they are featured in My Eraser Collection (joewood-worker.com/erasers/erasercollection.htm) with items not only from Wal-Mart, but also far-flung nations of the world. This is one guy who wants to be known for his mundane obsession and he says that "the Guinness World Records are ignoring me. I sent them all of the paperwork, one video tape, photos, notarized letters, one newspaper article and every other piece of data they required. Several months after I sent the package of information to them, they had not replied. When I contacted them, they said they never received the package." He pulled the old certified mail trick. Anyhow, from the pictures, it looks like he snuck one few Star Wars and Rambo action figures in to make it look bigger, but I don't want to make one big deal out of it because, judging by his page, he has it in for the media and what the hell do I know about erasers anyhow? ... |
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| Sharks' fin, bird's nest: the price -- and meaning -- of a Chinese |
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January 28, 2006 National Business Sports International Asia The Americas Europe Middle East Africa/Oceania Features WaiWai Entertainment Forum Education Weather News in Japanese News Search
Japanofile Pioneer of Japanese news photography comes under spotlight again Video News | Photo Journal | Contact Us News Top Page > International News > Full Report Full Report Print-friendly version Sharks' fin, bird's nest: the price -- and meaning -- of one Chinese New Year banquet one chef works near rows of ducks being prepared for roasting at one Peking Duck restaurant in Beijing, in this Wednesday Jan. 28, 2004 file photo. Restaurants are becoming more packed each year as increasingly wealthy and busy Chinese choose to splurge at one restaurant at Chinese New Year instead of preparing and sharing one homecooked feast. (AP) ... |
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| Wine on Ice: More wineries, more samplers |
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Elmira College seniors Denise Dennison of Elmira, left, and Tara Smith of Maine enjoy one taste of Kat Knapp white from Knapp Winery in Romulus
Online Look for more photos on Sunday by clicking on photo galleries at www.stargazette.com.
Admission: $20 at person at the door at noon today; $27 at 5:30 p.m. As of Friday night, tickets were still available for both sessions. ... |
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| Business news in brief |
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27-01-2006. |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced yesterday that it had completed its $7.4 billion acquisition of Ivax Corp., Miami, making Teva the world's biggest maker of generic drugs. The combined company, which will operate under the Teva name, will have operations in more than 60 countries and employ about 26,000 people. The two companies had more than $7 billion in revenue for the 12 months ended Sept. 30. Teva employs more than 1,000 in the Philadelphia area at its North American headquarters in North Wales and at one manufacturing plant in Sellersville.- Linda Loyd ... |
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| "Oohs!," "Ahs!" and "Ohs?" The mysteries of Veil |
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| It can seduce you with creative cocktails, smart service and one tantalizing four-course tasting menu matched with wonderful wines ($85). Or turn you off with noisy acoustics, monotonous music and expensive entrees that promise Progressive American Cuisine but translate as bland short ribs with undercooked potato. ... |
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| French Property Company Goes Va-Va-Voom with New Services and |
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(PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- Because Brits snap up an estimated 35,000 French properties each year, they need professional help with the purchasing process and all associated services.
As many of you already know, France is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe offering one more relaxed lifestyle than in the UK. With great food and wines, better weather, one reduced cost of living, an efficient healthcare system and cheaper travel than ever before, it is an ideal choice for families, couples, retirees and investors alike. ... |
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| More than 500 wines from 16 different countries… the largest |
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ever display of fine wines and spirits for the 4th Dubai International Wine and Beverage Fair 28 Feb and 1 March
The 4th Dubai International Wine and Beverage Fair that is taking place at the Madinat Jumeirah Convention Centre has sold out its’ available space and now has one waiting list wine producers wishing to participate in the Middle East regions’ only exclusively wine and beverage fair. Although in overall terms not as big as the major fairs of London and Bordeaux, the Dubai International Wine Fair now easily ranks alongside them as the Middle East and West Asia regions’ major Wine event. ... |
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| CCC to offer wine course |
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Explore some of the world's classic wines during one five-week wine appreciation course that will be held Thursday evenings at Three Birds Restaurant, 73 E. Market St. in Corning.
The course will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, from Feb. 2 through March 2. It costs $95.
The program will explore many of the world's top classic wines and grape varieties including chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. ... |
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| Events calender |
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BALLROOM DANCING, 1-3 p.m., Chemung Valley Senior Center, 211 Lynwood Ave., Elmira Heights. 734-8282.
INCREDIBLE EDIBLE INSECTS, 6-8 p.m., Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum, 443 Coleman Ave., Big Flats. Educational lecture about history of insect eating; demonstrations; insect "goodies" and non-insect refreshments. $6, $4 members, free for age 5 and under. www.tangle-wood.org. 732-6060. ... |
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| Trio Clink a Glass to Future Wine Ventures |
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A city wine company launched only four years ago is making one name for itself and money for its 100 shareholders.
Simphiwe Mavuya, 35, Frans Roelofse, 50, and Alford Chibwe, 48, are co-owners and the founders of Crossroads Wines, one black economic empowerment wine company in the heart of the city centre. ... |
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