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Worst Shell oil spill into Niger Delta for years - Royal Dutch Shell plc .com

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 02:48 PM PST

Worst Shell oil spill into Niger Delta for years Royal Dutch Shell plc .com I revealed that ESDV leak-off tests were purposely falsified, not once but many times and that Brent Bravo platform management had admitted responsibility for the dangerous practices being followed. In response to my team ringing alarm bells ... and more »

Parlon James Ogle - The Mountain Press

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 02:29 PM PST

Parlon James Ogle The Mountain Press He was a member of Bells Chapel Baptist Church. ... Ogle, Parlon (Jimmy) Ogle Jr. and wife Patsy; Daughter: Debbie Ogle Cox; Grandchildren: Kelly Rae Ogle Lusby and husband James, Kacie Lee Ogle, Kayla Bryn Ogle, Jerad James Ogle, Cory Allen Cox, Jamie ...

Quintet delivers afternoon musical delight - Brantford Expositor

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 01:41 PM PST

Quintet delivers afternoon musical delight Brantford Expositor One was the familiar Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, complete with bells, clip-clops and whip. After a standing ovation, we were treated to a rousing high-speed ... At New Covenant Church, Holiday Drive, on Sunday 7:30 p.m., Christmas Sunday Serenade ...

'Songs of the Season' concert on Dec. 14 - Bureau County Republican

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 01:19 PM PST

'Songs of the Season' concert on Dec. 14 Bureau County Republican 14 in the sanctuary of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 416 E. Dover Road, Princeton. Selections on the program include holiday favorites such as “It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Carol of the Bells,” “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” “Ding Dong ...

Toy-Related Injuries have Increased in US - TWC News

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 01:17 PM PST

TWC News

Toy-Related Injuries have Increased in US TWC News Razor encourages and supports any emphasis upon the use of safe riding practices - age appropriate usage, wearing helmets, parental supervision, and caution and common sense - when riding products (like scooters, or bikes, or skateboards) that do, and ... and more »

71: Five Completely Different Versions of 'A Christmas Carol' - Review St. Louis

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 01:11 PM PST

Review St. Louis

71: Five Completely Different Versions of 'A Christmas Carol' Review St. Louis Originally published in 1843, A Christmas Carol is considered to have popularized many of our holiday traditions such as family gatherings, using the phrase “Merry Christmas”, and avoiding eye-contact with bell-ringers. Over the years the story has ... and more »

Sweet stripes: Peppermint sets seasonal theme - Pueblo Chieftain

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 12:31 PM PST

Sweet stripes: Peppermint sets seasonal theme Pueblo Chieftain Some people think that the red-and-white-striped candies have spiritual symbolism: The candy sticks are hard because God's church is founded on a rock; they are white because of Jesus' purity or virgin birth; they have red stripes because the color red ... and more »

What's Happening for DECEMBER (Updated Dec. 3) - SunHerald.com (press release)

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 12:26 PM PST

What's Happening for DECEMBER (Updated Dec. 3) SunHerald.com (press release) Mississippi Affordable Wind Insurance Coalition meeting: 6:30 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E. Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Topic: Trip to Jackson for 2015 legislative session. Details: 313-8938. Holiday Pops: 7 p.m., Pearl River ...

Christmas by the Sea schedule of events - Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 12:20 PM PST

Christmas by the Sea schedule of events Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald West Bay Rotary sponsors this challenging run to support ALS charity. Men's and Women's divisions. FMI facebook.com/frozen5k. 9 a.m. to noon — Beltie ... 4 p.m. — 'Ringing In the Season' A Christmas concert at Camden's First Congregational Church, U ...

PEBCC to celebrate holidays with candlelight concert - San Jose Mercury News

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 11:54 AM PST

San Jose Mercury News

PEBCC to celebrate holidays with candlelight concert San Jose Mercury News Also on the program are traditional favorites "Ding Dong Merrily On High" and "Jolly Old St. Nick" as well as "The Bells of Rhymney," a tribute to Pete Seeger and a piece from the musical "Frozen" written by Norwegian composer Frode Fjellheim, based on ... and more »

Preserving an historic piece of time - Norwalk Reflector

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 10:15 AM PST

Preserving an historic piece of time Norwalk Reflector Reed, 55, a youngster at the time, needed to be home at the time he told his mother. Reed could either look at the clock to keep him abreast of the time or he'd hear the ringing on the hour. "You could hear the clock all over ... In November 1913 ...

What to do in Atlanta | Dec. 3-10 - Access Atlanta

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 10:14 AM PST

What to do in Atlanta | Dec. 3-10 Access Atlanta Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Free. 2 S. Main St., Alpharetta. 678-297-6000, alpharetta.ga.us. Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 5; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6. $3. Catholic Church of St. Ann, 4905 Roswell Road ...

Holiday happenings: Ringing in the season with music, comfort, and joy - Lincoln Journal Star

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 10:04 AM PST

Holiday happenings: Ringing in the season with music, comfort, and joy Lincoln Journal Star First Friday featuring John Friesen's organ performance of “The Nutcracker Suite” -- 12:10 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5), at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St. Prior to the concert Brent Shaw will play the McKinley Bells from the church tower. Free. and more »

For whom the bell no longer tolls: Historic Anacostia - Greater Greater Washington

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 09:47 AM PST

Greater Greater Washington

For whom the bell no longer tolls: Historic Anacostia Greater Greater Washington Some churches in downtown Washington still ring their bells today, but in Anacostia, the oldest church bell tolls no more. ... The city ruled the wooden tower a fire hazard in 1965, which led to the construction of a concrete and steel bell mount ...

Innovative Christmas trees created at Wraysbury church's annual festival - Local Berkshire

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 09:43 AM PST

Innovative Christmas trees created at Wraysbury church's annual festival Local Berkshire During the weekend Parfaite Haydock-Wilson gave a presentation on Christmas in the Congo, the church bell ringers gave a display and Mr Gibson even sang a few well-known Christmas songs. Tony Hermes and Surendra Chahal also obliged with a sketch ... and more »

Jingle Bell Run to ring for charity - C&G Newspapers

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 09:03 AM PST

C&G Newspapers

Jingle Bell Run to ring for charity C&G Newspapers It has since grown to about 600 at its peak. Last year, he said the race participation sunk ... She added that a lot of people wore festive green and red outfits, as well as jingle bells on their shoes, hats and bodies. “Everyone is pretty decked out ... and more »

Holden Winter Festival is Dec. 6 - Worcester Telegram

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 09:01 AM PST

Holden Winter Festival is Dec. 6 Worcester Telegram At the First Congregational Church, Sheriff Lew Evangelidis will roll out his newest tool in child protection and recovery: An iris scanner. Parents will be encouraged to have a free scan of their children's irises, which is a more effective tool in ...

Mt. Zion performs at Cornelius Concert Series - Huntersville Herald

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 09:00 AM PST

Mt. Zion performs at Cornelius Concert Series Huntersville Herald The Mt. Zion Hand Bell Ringers will be ringing pieces by Sondra Tucker, D. Linda McKechnie, Timothy Waugh and Matthew Prins. The Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra will be performing “Love Came Down at Christmas” by Joel Raney. Raney's ...

Ye Aulde Bobcat: Senior Spotlight: Ryan Vogt - Blair Enterprise Publishing

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 08:36 AM PST

Blair Enterprise Publishing

Ye Aulde Bobcat: Senior Spotlight: Ryan Vogt Blair Enterprise Publishing Ryan would like his classmates to remember him as Walker, a good friend, and as that kid that always walked into class as the 8:20 bell was ringing. One of Ryan's biggest accomplishments was in Boy Scouts where he reached the highest rank, which is ...

OUR TOWN: A busy December in Our Town - New Baltimore Voice Newspapers

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 08:24 AM PST

OUR TOWN: A busy December in Our Town New Baltimore Voice Newspapers The performance will be held at First Baptist Church, 52260 Washington, at 2:30 p.m. Parking is nearby the church and the seating is comfortable. A variety ... A tradition that began in 1966, at the choir's first concert, features children from the ... and more »

From the archives - Craven Herald

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 08:07 AM PST

From the archives Craven Herald The treble and tenor bells were added to the church thanks to James Bairstow JP of Springfield, and Mr J W Ackroyd of Cross Hills. In response to Lord Kitchener's appeal, the ladies of Bradley sent 57 belts and 86 pairs of socks to each of the village ...

Celebrate the holidays with a Main Street Block Party in Marion - Southwest Virginia Today

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 08:05 AM PST

Southwest Virginia Today

Celebrate the holidays with a Main Street Block Party in Marion Southwest Virginia Today There will also be live music, including local church choirs, Marion Baptist Church's bell ringers and more. ... Superior customer service, honest advice and fair prices, as well as performing high quality work are of the greatest importance to us. We ... and more »

KM Crisis Ministry begins holiday initiative - kmherald

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 07:55 AM PST

KM Crisis Ministry begins holiday initiative kmherald Bell ringers will include volunteers from Peoples Baptist Church, Advent Lutheran Church, First Baptist Church, Boyce Memorial ARP Church, Grover Church of God, Mount Olive Baptist C hurch, Resurrection Lutheran Church, First Wesleyan Church, G race ... and more »

COUNTY CALENDAR - Montgomery Herald

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 07:42 AM PST

COUNTY CALENDAR Montgomery Herald Schedule: beginning at 11 a.m., first Monday, Ophir Community Center; second and fourth Mondays, Abner Macedonia Methodist Church; second Thursday, Star Town Hall; third Tuesday, Pekin Community Center; third Thursday, Eldorado Community Center ...

Bells fall silent for stalwart ringer John - Lytham Today

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 07:16 AM PST

Lytham Today

Bells fall silent for stalwart ringer John Lytham Today ... who has just taken over as tower captain at St Cuthbert's, commended John on all his years of work at the church. She said: “John is such a lovely man with an incredibly positive attitude who is an inspiration to us all. “He has been an excellent ...

Flanders Revisited. Highlights from 'Lichtfront 2014' - Centenary News

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 06:28 AM PST

Centenary News

Flanders Revisited. Highlights from 'Lichtfront 2014' Centenary News According to a “Welkom in Leuven” guide: “There are few towns in Flanders that appeal more to the imagination than this haven for students, where history, culture, architecture, gastronomy and modern science are intermingled to form a compelling ...

Prospects of a Shell BP merger - Royal Dutch Shell plc .com

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 06:02 AM PST

Prospects of a Shell BP merger Royal Dutch Shell plc .com I revealed that ESDV leak-off tests were purposely falsified, not once but many times and that Brent Bravo platform management had admitted responsibility for the dangerous practices being followed. In response to my team ringing alarm bells ... and more »

Concert listings for the week of December 1 - The Weekender

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 04:11 AM PST

Concert listings for the week of December 1 The Weekender Days of the New, the Indiana rock band (“Touch, Peel and Stand”). Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Dec. 5. $20 advance ... 6 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Ave., Scranton; and 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at St. Stephen's Episcopal ...

Which cap fits best - Mortgage Strategy

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 02:33 AM PST

Mortgage Strategy

Which cap fits best Mortgage Strategy However, it is likely that lenders have allocated a greater proportion of high-LTI lending to London to account for this; again, this should not ring alarm bells. The changes brought about by the MMR have had more of an impact on borrowers. LTI caps ... and more »

BEAMINSTER: Netherbury will soon have its bells ringing again - View Online

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 01:59 AM PST

BEAMINSTER: Netherbury will soon have its bells ringing again View Online Graham Hawkins, tower captain of the bell ringers and a member of the bell restoration committee, said: “Things were beginning to wear out and there was a spate of things breaking. “The bells were still ringing but were quite badly out of tune so we ...

Audlem's attempt at Christmas number one to be released next week - Crewe Chronicle

Posted: 03 Dec 2014 01:57 AM PST

Crewe Chronicle

Audlem's attempt at Christmas number one to be released next week Crewe Chronicle Over the past few weeks, virtually every community group in the village has been filmed singing part of the song – with the WI; firefighters; Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides; pubgoers; bell ringers; pupils; church congregations and businesses just ...

Beltane Queen's Royal Burgh lightshow - Peeblesshire News

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 11:17 PM PST

Beltane Queen's Royal Burgh lightshow Peeblesshire News Kicking off the fun are the Peebles Bell Ringers at 6pm with the Peebles Silver Band performing at various locations around the town. Radio Borders DJ Gregor Runciman will compere the evening as well as filling musical interludes with specially ...

Merriment on Main rings in the season despite rain - TheReporter.Com

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 10:42 PM PST

Merriment on Main rings in the season despite rain TheReporter.Com “I like the tradition.” She and husband Jose have been married for two years and have been coming to Merriment on Main together for four. “It's a way to take a break from your normal day,” said Jose Alicea, who's now part of his wife's long-standing ...

Francis, This Is Your Mission - Catholic News Agency

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 09:00 PM PST

Francis, This Is Your Mission Catholic News Agency During the latter's home visit, Ignatius broke through Francis' facade and gained a second recruit and a friend. Francis went through the Spiritual Exercises and emerged from them on fire ... At midmorning, he went up and down the streets ringing a ... and more »

AVSC this week: Hall of Fame inductees announced - Aspen Times

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 08:08 PM PST

AVSC this week: Hall of Fame inductees announced Aspen Times The winning team in a pro-am race on Aspen Mountain was loaded with ringers, including Skico employees (beginning second from left): Tom Richardson, Larry Biedleman, Jack Brendlinger, Don Rayburn and Jerry Blann. Expand Photo Beth, Dave ... You ring ...

In My Opinion: Which cap fits best? - Mortgage Strategy

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 04:16 PM PST

Mortgage Strategy

In My Opinion: Which cap fits best? Mortgage Strategy However, it is likely that lenders have allocated a greater proportion of high-LTI lending to London to account for this; again, this should not ring alarm bells. The changes brought about by the MMR have had more of an impact on borrowers. LTI caps ...

Kwame Geathers Released off of Chargers IR - BoltBeat

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 03:25 PM PST

BoltBeat

Kwame Geathers Released off of Chargers IR BoltBeat The San Diego Chargers made a move off of their IR list today. They released NT Kwame Geathers off of the IR after determining that his knee is healthy. He will be allowed to sign on with any roster, but will not be allowed to play for the Chargers the ... and more »

Posts from 'December, 2014' - Royal Dutch Shell plc .com

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 03:13 PM PST

Posts from 'December, 2014' Royal Dutch Shell plc .com I revealed that ESDV leak-off tests were purposely falsified, not once but many times and that Brent Bravo platform management had admitted responsibility for the dangerous practices being followed. In response to my team ringing alarm bells ...

Winston-Salem Increases Days Temporary Shelters Can Stay Open - TWC News

Posted: 02 Dec 2014 02:14 PM PST

TWC News

Winston-Salem Increases Days Temporary Shelters Can Stay Open TWC News The revision also streamlines the application process for shelter operators, many of which are churches. "Previously, the shelter could only stay open 30 days, and then it would have to back to the inspections department and get an extension for ... and more »

North Penn region calendar: Week of Nov. 30 - Montgomery Newspapers

Posted: 30 Nov 2014 10:08 PM PST

North Penn region calendar: Week of Nov. 30 Montgomery Newspapers What's happening at the Lansdale Public Library: 301 Vine St., Lansdale. Information: 215-855-3228; inforequests@lansdalelibrary.org; or visit www.lansdalelibrary.org. The library is open: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and more »