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An amazing adventure, exclusive custom-made movie figurines and other amazing prizes totalling RM100,000 up for grabs in TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon movie campaign

Fancy a mind-blowing week in Orlando, Florida, rubbing shoulders with a veteran astronaut, witnessing a space shuttle launch, experiencing the world’s highest tandem skydive, an off-road trip in a Hummer H2, and a thrilling swoop across the waters of the Florida Everglades in a swamp buggy and an airboat? and that’s not all, you even get to enjoy the sun, sea and surf in this all-expense-paid, once-in-a-lifetime TRANSFORMERS experience! all you need to do is be a GSC-EON Bank Credit Card holder and charge your expenses to this card between 18 April and 15 June 2011.

“At EON Bank Group, we strive to achieve best-in-class standards in delivery capabilities, customer experiences and performance excellence every day, for a lasting, fulfilling banking relationship with our customers. hence, we continuously look for new ways to deliver value to our customers as we move towards achieving our goal of becoming ‘The Preferred Malaysian Bank’,” said Aaron Tan, Head of Cards and Unsecured Lending at EON Bank Group.

“We have raised the bar even higher with our latest campaign with the biggest movie of 2011, the highly anticipated TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon, by offering customers an opportunity to win an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime TRANSFORMERS Adrenaline Space Adventure in Orlando, Florida, as well as custom-made movie figurines and merchandise. This is our way of delivering value to our all our loyal customers. As always, they can be assured that the mechanics to participate in this campaign will be simple and convenient,” he said.

In addition to an exclusive 12-inch custom-made Gold OPTIMUS PRIME figurine, the Grand Prize winner of EON Bank Group’s TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moonmovie campaign will embark on an 8-days/7-nights TRANSFORMERS Adrenaline Space Adventure for 2 to Orlando, Florida.

The lucky winner and companion will get to immerse themselves in a series of thrill seeking activities, which includes:

• Seeing an actual rocket launch from Cape Canaveral;
• A personal and behind-the-scenes tour by a veteran astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex;
• A private half-day astronaut training class;
• Experiencing a simulated shuttle launch;
• The world’s highest tandem skydive at 18,000 feet;
• A 6-hour private off-road adventure in a Hummer H2; and
• A 4½ hour private eco-safari trip on a swamp buggy followed by an airboat, deep into the Florida Everglades.

But the fun does not end there. The lucky duo will also get to relax and enjoy four days of sun, sea and surf at Cocoa Beach, Florida, where they can take to the waters on their jet skis.

“We also have special gifts awaiting our depositors, including our young savers, as we want them to share the excitement of the upcoming blockbuster movie TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon,” said low Kee Fui, Head of Wealth Management and Liabilities at EON Bank Group.

EON Bank Group has lined up a host of promotions and activities in conjunction with its TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moonmoviecampaign. Here’s how you can be among the first to get your hands on the latest TRANSFORMERS movie merchandise and collectibles:

• Mass Spends Campaign (18 April to 15 June 2011)

Every RM50 spent will generate 5 contest entries for GSC-EON Bank cardholders while the same spend value will generate 1 entry for other EON Bank Group cardholders. Winners will be selected via a draw, so the more entries you generate, the greater your opportunity to win.

The Grand Prize, exclusive to GSC-EON Bank Credit Cardholders only, will be an all-expense-paid 8-days/7-nights TRANSFORMERS Adrenaline Space Adventure package for 2 to Orlando, Florida in the United States and a 12-inch Gold OPTIMUS PRIME figurine – the first and only one in Malaysia! The 1st and 2nd Prize winners will also be the first and only one in Malaysia to take home a 12-inch custom-made Silver BUMBLEBEE figurine + RM10,000 cash, and a 12-inch custom-made Bronze SENTINEL PRIME figurine + RM5,000 cash respectively.

• GSC Loyalty Rewards (1 May to 30 June 2011)

Spend a total of at least RM100 every month at GSC outlets using your GSC-EON Bank Credit Card and you will be entitled to receive 2 GSC movie vouchers. Purchases may include movie tickets, food and beverage, and concessionaire purchases. Cardholders will need to register for the winners’ draw by sending a text message with “GSCT3 <space> your card number” to 33188. Vouchers are redeemable at any GSC outlet from 1 July to 31 August 2011.

• New Approval Offers (18 April to 31 July 2011)

Those who do not yet have a GSC-EON Bank Credit Card will be pleased to learn that they will also receive limited edition TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon t-shirt, delivered to their doorstep once their application is approved.

• On-the-Spot Redemption (4 June to 17 July 2011)

Every weekend during the campaign period, GSC-EON Bank cardholders’ who charge RM300 on their credit card in a day on a maximum of 2 receipts will be entitled to redeem 2 Premiere or 2 in-season movie passes on the day of purchase at selected GSC outlets nationwide.

• Save with Smart Junior Account (18 April to 30 June 2011)

New and existing Smart Junior Account holders must collect 10 fully-stamped My Savings Journey Cards and place a 3-month fixed-deposit worth a minimum of RM10,000 during the campaign period to receive a TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon action figure. Each top-up of RM50 entitles them to 1 stamp.

•    Win TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON Invites (18 April to 30 June 2011)

The top 500 depositors over the 3-month period will each receive 2 in-season passes to see TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon. Open to new and existing current account and savings account holders. Excludes Save Monthly Account.

• Save with Current & Savings Account (18 April to 30 June 2011)

New and existing Current Account and Savings Account holders who open an account with a minimum of RM1,000, or top-up a minimum of RM1,000 into their existing accounts, will receive a limited edition movie premium.

• Invest & Protect with Wealth Management (18 April to 30 June 2011)

Customers who make Unit Trust Investments worth RM10,000 and above, or purchase Life Insurance with a premium of RM2,000 and above, will receive a limited edition TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon movie merchandise.

Detailed information on the GSC-EON Bank Credit Card contest mechanics and promotional activities can be found at gsc-eonbankcard.com, while information on all other activities is available at eonbank.com.my, or at your nearest EON Bank and EONCAP Islamic Bank branch.

TRANSFORMERS: dark of the Moon is the 3rd installment of the hugely successful movie franchise. The sequel released in 2009 currently ranks as the biggest movie of all time in Malaysia. The 3rd movie will be released in 3D on 30 June 2011 in cinemas nationwide.

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2011 Hasbro.  All Rights Reserved.  © 2011 Paramount Pictures Corporation.  all Rights Reserved.

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From the Antique Pocket Guides series – a useful series for the collector of small antiques. Collecting small antiques can be of absorbing interest, partly because of items are easy to display and partly because they can be found in a great variety of places, including antique shops, public auctions, bric-a-brac stalls, jumble sales and flea-markets. each title in this new series is written by an expert in his or her chosen subject. there is a wealth of practical advice to help the novice over any initial hurdles, guidance on prices and over 100 illustrations to help with identification. each book could lead the way to a remarkably satisfying hobby. The practice of decorating the hair itself, as distinct from the wearing of elaborate head-dress, first came into vogue in the second half of the 16th century. It became the custom for upper class women to wear little or not head-covering, and to adorn their complex coiffures with decorative accessories. The collecting of these accessories today is a relatively unexplored field and, so far, little has been written about them. The accessories covered here date from the mid-18th century up to about 1940. Ornaments of an earlier date are museum pieces now, and outside the scope of the average collector. likewise, the emphasis here is not on priceless diamond tiaras, but on ornaments of a more modest nature. Primary jewels, set with diamonds and valuable stones, were designed to serve through several generations, and were mostly conservative in design. those in lest costly materials could be more innovative, reflecting changing tastes and new discoveries. They were not intended to last beyond the immediate fashion. nevertheless, many have survived in excellent condition, and are widely available to the present-day collector.

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Knick Bill Walker gives bowling a try at Knicks Bowl 12 Monday night at Chelsea Piers. the annual event, which has become very popular for the team and its fans, benefits MSG’s Garden of Dreams. PHOTO BY OREN VOURMAN / LSV 

NEW YORK – It’s a famous refrain amongst athletes: I’ll do anything for the kids.

On a rainy night in lower Manhattan, the 2011 New York Knicks got to show how much they love their little fans at Bowl 300, a bowling alley located at Chelsea Piers. it was Knicks Bowl 12, and while the faces have changed over the years, the message hasn’t.

Knicks great Cal Ramsey and actor Steve Schirripa laugh it up at Knicks Bowl 12. PHOTO BY OREN VOURMAN / LSVThe Knicks still get everyone out to help raise money for the Garden of Dreams Foundation, one that helps kids with obstacles get the chance to smile. Since its inception in 2000, it has raised over 1.7 million dollars for the over 165,000 children under its umbrella.

In addition to the Knickerbockers, there were appearances by Knick alumni, including John Starks, John Wallace, Charles Smith, Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Cal Ramsey. some of the kids in attendance did not know who these Knicks of greatness past were, but it didn’t stop them from getting their autograph, at least after getting the proper encouragement from their fathers, who seemed to be in awe of their childhood heroes.

Amar’e Stoudemire and Landry Fields couldn’t help but smile during the charity event, which helps so many young children. PHOTO BY OREN VOURMAN / LSVThe Knicks City Dancers cheered everyone on the bowling lane, which was adorned by flat screen TVs that ran highlights of the Knicks' season thus far.

What really seemed to get the attention of the children, though, was the makeshift locker room that stood in the middle of the alley. Fans could pretend they were dressing up for a chance to walk down the hardwood of Madison Square Garden as jerseys were hung up to play a game of dressup.

A look inside at the lanes. PHOTO BY OREN VOURMAN / LSVFor those not interested in spherical objects hurtling toward white pins, a backroom arcade was available, although many did not make it past the buffet and bar.

Knick greats like Charles Smith (l.) and Walt Frazier took part in the evening as well. PHOTO BY OREN VOURMAN / LSV 

Rookies Fields (l.) and Andy Rautins enjoyed their first Knicks Bowl.

Danilo Gallinari holds court. PHOTO BY OREN VOURMAN / LSV 

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THE Toowoomba Antiques and Collectables fair and Exhibition had everything from lace tablecloths to spinning tops and beer barrels, but for Jim Bell it was all about bottles.

mr Bell is a regular at the annual fair, which was held on Saturday.

an expert on antique bottles and old collectables, he is also an antiques dealer and display judge.

his table at the fair featured an impressive and valuable display of mostly glass bottles, but it was a convict-made ceramic ginger beer bottle from Tasmania that caught his eye.

“in the early days of the colony there were few tradespeople, so the convicts had to use their skills to make things,” mr Bell said.

“The beautiful part of it is that they stamped their names on these bottles, so we know this one was made in 1819 in ‘Hobart Town' by a convict named James Sherwin.

“From this one piece you can trace back an entire social history,” he said.

Today it is worth $1000.

mr Bell said collecting was going from strength to strength, with more people appreciating their cultural heritage.

an auction of bottles and collectables on Saturday night was expected to gross about $300,000.

show organiser Peter Hole said the fair was well attended, with devotees coming from as far as Perth, Hobart, Bundaberg and all over NSW and Victoria.

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Actor and director Robert Duvall, lauded for his role as a TexasRanger in the 1989 classic film Lonesome Dove, is the keynotespeaker for the Texas Ranger Association Foundation’s (TRAF)upcoming gala, an Evening with the Texas Rangers. Scheduled forSaturday February 12, 2011, the event celebrates the work of theTexas Rangers, a division of the Texas Department of PublicSafety.

Attendees will arrive at the Gaylord Texan Resort &Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, for a cocktail hour at 7p.m., featuring the sounds of western swing group, the QuebeSisters Band. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m., followed by Mr.Duvall’s remarks, a live auction featuring rare collectables andexperiences, and music by celebrated country music entertainerStoney LaRue. many active Rangers, and their spouses, are expectedto be in attendance.

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Last weekend’s Winter Memorabilia Show at NEC Birmingham proved a great success with visitor numbers up on March’s show, organisers have announced.

One of the UK’s leading entertainment events, Memorabilia gave collectors and fans the chance to get autographs signed by a host of movie and TV stars, including Hollywood legend David Warner; David Bradley and Warwick Davis (Harry Potter); Angel Coulby and Rupert Young (Merlin); Tommy Knight and Anjili Mohindra (Sarah Jane Adventures); Katy Manning (Doctor Who) and John Challis, best known as Boycie in Only Fools And Horses.

Sporting greats signing at the show included Ian Wright; Barry McGuigan; Tommy ‘The Hitman’ Hearns; Carl Fogarty; Malcolm Macdonald; Ray Clemence; Jimmy Case; Phil Neal; Mick Mills and WWE superstar Bret Hart.

The show also featured videogame previews from EA Games and Tecmo Koei, metal mayhem courtesy of Robots Live and the Frontier Wrestling Alliance’s exciting European Uprising event, not to mention a plethora of stands selling rare collectables and memorabilia.

Memorabilia returns to NEC Birmingham on 26th – 27th March 2011 for the Spring Memorabilia Show. next year will also see Memorabilia make a long-awaited return to London, giving fans of film, television and sporting memorabilia a wonderful day out in the heart of the nation’s capital.

For more information about the Memorabilia show, visit the website: memorabilia.co.uk

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Dublin’s Grafton Street has long been a major showpiece for what Ireland’s retailing business has to sell to the public in terms of consumer goods, from a needle, not so much to the proverbial anchor as to the €5,000 designer handbag.

This week, however, it is witness to another side of retailing – the mean and exploitative.

Toward the top of the street near St Stephen’s Green, passersby will see a picket of mainly women workers outside the now closed doors of the Laura Ashley store. The twenty two workers were told unceremoniously on 24 September that the shop was to close within weeks and that they would be paid the bare statutory redundancy. They were also told if there were any job vacancies in other Laura Ashley stores, they would have to apply for them as if they had no history with the company. Beyond this, the company refused to go, either in relation to saving the jobs or in the improvement of severance terms.

Horrified at the company’s crass attitude, these Laura Ashley workers, with their trade union Mandate, served strike notice and placed pickets on Friday of last week. Speaking with them on the picket line reveals much about their integrity as workers and the heartlessness some big business sectors against the background of the catastrophic crisis in the Irish economy.

Some of the workers on the picket line had worked for Laura Ashley for over ten years. Despite the fact that this company is a household name in trendy clothes and fancy house furnishing, their wages were pathetically low. Shop floor workers were paid €10.18 an hour which would give a basic pay of less than €20,000 a year before tax.

The best paid workers in the design section were on a wage of €11.44 an hour as well as a commission depending on sales. However, the commission was dependent on targets set by management which could be quite high. Just how modest their wages were, would be brought home to those in the design department who visited the luxurious homes of sometimes very wealthy clients of the company in order to advise them on expensive redecoration.

In view of the callous way they have been treated, the striking workers speak ruefully of their loyalty to the company and their willingness to always go the extra mile when asked. Sometimes this left them trying to answer difficult questions from customers. For example, last year, customers noticed huge discrepancies between the prices charged by Laura Ashley in Dublin and in Britain for the same items. One newspaper gave the example of a sofa retailing for €735 in Britain and the North but on sale for €1,080 here. When it appears to the customer that the explanation for this is the greed of the retailer, it puts staff in a difficult position.

Laura Ashley is now owned by Malaysian business interests. In the first half of this year, the chain’s profits were €11.4 million. The closure of the shop on Grafton Street was prompted by the interest which the Disney company has in taking over the premises. Disney wants to extend its merchandise outlets to Ireland. Consequently, the offer it made the management of Laura Ashley to buy the lease in Grafton Street was apparently too good to be turned down, albeit meaning that twenty two workers would lose out.

For now, the loyal workers of Laura Ashley are most disloyally left out in the cold by the company they served so well. However, their fellow workers in many other stores around the country should take serious note of how they have been treated. Should the company persist with its present attitude, the Grafton Street workers might decide to call on their colleagues in other stores to come out on strike in sympathy. Should that happen, it would be the most effective possible tool in obliging a truculent employer to come to heel.

Disney should also be put on the spot. The haste in throwing these workers on the dole may arise from management’s anxiety to oblige the Disney merchandise section to be installed in the Grafton Street premises in time for the Christmas consumer rush. Disney has a massively profitable media and entertainment conglomerate with total turnover reaching a massive €36 billion last year. Its merchandise arm, which is to take up operations in the premises from which the Laura Ashley workers are being evicted, made profits of $609 million last year around the world. The directors and major shareholders should be told that it would not be a good start to be associated with the callous treatment of Irish workers and that they should prevail on Laura Ashley management to accede to the workers’ demand for fair play before they move in.

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It is a global custom to give gifts for such occasions as birthdays and wedding days, but after that is where the countries start to differ. Britons and people tracing their history back there give gifts on Christmas Day as well.

However, many other Europeans give gifts at Christmas on Saint Nicholas’ Day or December 6th. Non-Christian countries usually give gifts at New Year.

No matter what you do in your country, giving a present requires thought. The stores are usually full of junk at these present-giving times of the year, but there is also a lot of good stuff about, at a price. The alternatives are twofold basically.

You can either make something which will be one of a kind, I imagine that this includes personalizing a shop-bought gift or you can think outside of the box, which many people find quite difficult. Personally, I find it hard, but it does get easier the more often you try it and the better you know the person you are going to give the gift to.

Here then are a few ideas which you may decide to take on board ‘as is’, or they may inspire you on to better ideas. As I write, Christmas is coming up and then it is Saint Valentine’s day before you know it. We certainly get plenty of opportunity to practice buying presents in the West!

A Plot Of Your Own: I come from Wales in the UK (is there any other?) and up the way from me a local plot of green-belt land was in trouble. Experts said that it should be planted with trees, but the authorities did not have the money, so they advertised six feet square plots of land for sale with a sapling of your selection on it.

You also got a title deed, instructions and a photo. In addition, the tree would be taken care of for five years until it was established. I know that this is not the only place that did this and it was probably not the first either, but it makes a good gift for a teenager who is wondering what he or she can do to help the environment.

The Key To Success: some children and their parents will be grateful for this one. Search the second-hand shops for an older or even an unusual money box. Fill the money box up to a certain level with various coins that bring that level up to the value that you want to give, but leave plenty of room for the child to put money in too. Who do you give the key to? That depends on how well you know the child.

Starting A Collection: this is a brave, but good one. If you know the child well or are prepared to take on a commitment (such as a godparent should), you could select a set of collectables, like plates, glasses or coins and buy two or three pieces to start the collection off. You can add to it every year. Others will be thankful to you too because they will jump on the band wagon.

In The Bag: if your friend is an invalid or just is temporarily in hospital, it is beneficial to provide a wicker basket or a nice bag full of useful items. Choose the items to suit your friend, but everyone might like a writing pad, a pen, a comb or brush, wet wipes or tissues, a small book of verse, a miniature radio with ear plugs, a mirror, straws, a bottle opener, only you know, but you get the idea, I’m sure.

Stamp It: you can buy a large packet of literally thousands of foreign stamps for very little. Buy a stamp album and hinges and you could start a lifelong obsession. It also gives you gift ideas for years to come too.

Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with researching Fanklin planner pages. If you have an interest in calendars, organizers or promotional calendars, please go over to our website now at Promotional Desk Calendars

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The Porter-Cable NS100B 1/2-inch to 1-1/4-inch 18-gauge Crown Stapler comes with a long-life, maintenance-free motor for added reliability and an internal piston catch for consistent maximum power on every shot. This stapler drives 18-gauge staples with a 1/4-inch crown from 1/2 to 1 inches in length. Its rear exhaust keeps contaminates away from the work and a tool-free depth-of-drive adjustment with detents for proper setting of staples adds ease of use. Other features include a split-nose design for easy removal of jammed staples, a sequential style trigger with lock off switch, and a removable non-marring nose tip. Operating at 70-to-120 PSI for added versatility, this stapler also features an adjustable belt hook, an integrated rubber grip, a lightweight die-cast aluminum body for improved comfort, a low staple reload indicator, a special hardened driver blade, and a 100-staple magazine capacity. This tool measures 8.76 x 10-1/4 inches and weighs 2.6 pounds. This stapler comes with 1,000 18-guage 1-inch staples, a 1/4-inch fitting, safety glasses, and a carrying case.

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It was a significant weekend in the antique boat hobby as Mecum Auctions drew out the who’s who among classic boat collectors for the Warner Collection Auction event, where 126 vintage boats sold for nearly $4 million (excluding buyers’ premiums). 

From major boat collectors and dealers to restorers and new hobbyists, bidders came from across the country as well as from overseas to attend the Oct. 16, 2010 auction in Winsted, Minn. 

“As we continue to grow our presence in the boating industry, we are learning that this hobby, much like that of the classic car market, is supported by a tight-knit community of enthusiasts,” said Dana Mecum, president of Mecum Auctions, which has served the collector car industry for more than 20 years. “The Warner Collection auction was the most important event to date for the advancement of antique and collectible boats in the history of the hobby. It is a strong indicator of the enthusiasm for boat auctions and we are excited about the prospects of this emerging market.” 

The event’s high sale was a 1929 Dingle 30’ Runabout known as the Gerry Lo, a custom designed and built fast triple cockpit runabout that sold for $285,000. 

The top 10 auction sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were: 

1. 1929 Dingle 30’ Runabout, Gerry Lo (Lot S69) at $285,000
2. 1932 Chris-Craft 27’ Runabout, Sugar Lady (Lot S28) at $275,000
3. 1929 Chris-Craft 28’ Runabout, Tuxedo Taxi (Lot S39) at $160,000
4. 1996 Gar Wood 33’ Race Boat, Baby Gar IV (Lot S84) at $155,000
5. 1949 Hackercraft 36’ Runabout, Thunderballs (Lot S79) at $150,000
6. 1909 Moore 41’ Enclosed Glass Window Launch, Harriet (Lot S148) at $130,000
7. 1932 Hackercraft 38’ Runabout, V.S.O.P. (Lot S140) at $117,500
8. 1929 Sea Lyon 30’ Runabout, Eclipse (Lot S123) at $105,000
9. 1950 Richardson 32’ Launch, Hamilton No. 4 (Lot S146) at $103,000
10. 1955 Chris-Craft 29’ Sportsman Utility, Uncle Sam (Lot S45) at $100,000 

The Warner Collection was started by lifelong collector F. Todd Warner, owner of Mahogany Bay, one of the world’s leading authorities on vintage watercraft. The collection includes wooden boats built from 1903 to 1996. 

“I bought my first vintage boat at age 12 – a 1947 Higgins 17’ sport speedster – and from there I caught the bug,” Todd Warner explained. “I am a preservationist first and foremost, and it is important for these boats to be around generations from now. I am grateful to Mecum Auctions for helping me share this collection with such a wide range of enthusiasts because there truly is something for everyone who wants to be involved in the hobby, from duck boats and cabin cruisers to race boats and runabouts.” 

The Mecum team delivered the signature entertainment-style auction they have become known for on their popular television series, Mecum Auto Auctions: Muscle Cars & More on Discovery Communications’ HD Theater. In addition to boats, they sold vintage inboard and outboard engines, collectible accessories and hard-to-find parts at the auction. 

“There is nothing like the magic of an auction,” shared John Williams, a collector from Kentucky who purchased a 1932 Hacker 28’ runabout at the auction. “This is my 8th wooden boat, and my wife and I plan to use it on Lake Cumberland. I really love this boat and look forward to giving it the professional restoration it deserves.”
Curt Erikson, a 30-year wooden boat collector from Seattle, Ore., shared in the excitement: “This is the most exciting thing the hobby has seen in 20 years,” he said. 

Complete auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at Mecum.com  Mecum Auctions plans to expand their presence in the classic boat industry throughout the coming year, offering the rarest, most sought-after Riva at the upcoming Mecum Kissimmee Auction Jan. 26-30, 2011. 

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The ‘biggest party in the world’ ended in tragedy when mass panic swept through the Love Parade, leaving 15 dead in Germany. Keep reading to find out more and see photos and a raw video from the scene.

Love Parade 2010 ended in tragedy when over-crowding at the entrance gate resulted in a stampede through a tunnel that left 15 people dead and numerous others injured. The Love Parade: The Art of Love is a techno-music festival held in Duisburg, Germany, near Duesseldorf. This year it was held today, on July 14, 2010 and The Art of Love turned into a mass panic.

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Pontypool woman reveals her 500-strong kimono collection

2:30pm Thursday 7th October 2010

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MAMIKO Markham’s fascination with the Japanese kimono began when she was five years old.

It was the start of a life-long passion that has seen her collect more than 500 ancient kimonos over four decades before using traditional techniques to revive them.

Mrs Markham, 48, born in Kyoto, Japan, would as a child cycle to the huge twice- monthly antiques market to spend hours looking at kimonos.

“While other girls bought toys, I spent pocket money buying kimonos while studying the craft. Traders introduced me to a designated ‘Living National Treasure’ weaver – a title given to a highly skilled person in Japan, and my education bloomed,” said Mrs Markham, of Commercial Street, Griffithstown.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the history of Japanese style and loved the colour, textures and craftsmanship of the kimono,” said the Asian crafts graduate.

“I developed an understanding of the dyeing and weaving technique of kimono material and the process of sewing it together,” added Mrs Markham, who has lived in Pontypool for the past five years with her husband, John, who she met while organising a fashion and antique textile exhibition and was meeting designers such as John Galliano in Paris.

Her kimono collection, of which 300 are stored in her home in Japan and on loan to art galleries, with many in Wales, are between 80 and 200 years old and includes the kimono worn at her wedding, her grandmother’s and great-grandmother’s weddings. From her workshop she uses her collection to design her own pieces, adapting them to fit the British woman’s shape.

“When I take them apart, wash and re-assemble a kimono, I continue the traditional process known as ‘Araihari’ and always have in my head the craftsmen who made them originally all those years ago.

“I really enjoy giving British women the chance to wear truly unique handmade garments and accessories. Women here are curvier than Japanese women, so I make them to suit their figures,” she added.

“I remake my kimono in different designs for day wear, evening wear, capes and even handbags.”

Mrs Markham’s passion for culture has led her to gain a doctorate in traditional Asian crafts, work as a textile lecturer at universities in Japan and as a curator in a museum in St Petersburg, Russia.

The couple regularly attend craft markets in Abergavenny, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon and Ludlow.

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