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Plans to redevelop the Witham Hall, in Barnard Castle, have been criticised by the Victorian Society. It follows a petition objecting to the plans being signed by hundreds of residents in the town.

The redevelopment includes altering the original 1854 building and knocking down the music hall at the rear.

Barnard Castle Vision and the Witham Trustees appointed Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios to design the scheme, with includes a specialist food hall, cinema, second auditorium, exhibition space and cafe.

But the Victorian Society says the hall is a rare example of a 19th Century mechanics' institute. The two rooms on the ground floor that would have housed the dispensary and library are still there, and the music hall that makes up part of the site is little altered.

The main building is listed as Grade II, which also offers a degree of protection to the 1860 music hall.

Alex Baldwin, conservation officer for the Victorian Society, said that while he supported the regeneration, a more sensitive approach was needed.

"The proposed plans for Witham Hall are too damaging and leave no memory of the original layout and history of this important community building, " he said.

Prada handbag "Knocking down the music hall isn't justified and we believe it will cause harm to the exceptional significance of the listed building."

Deborah Jenkins, chairwoman of Barnard Castle Vision, said: "A s a member of the Victorian Society, I would welcome a visit from their representatives, who have not actually seen the Witham, and would like to hear their solutions to meeting the regeneration needs of the project and raising all the necessary funds in the current economic climate.

Versace Bag "I suspect that they are not aware that the music hall is not listed in its own right, but only by association with the earlier and much more important Grade II listed building on Horsemarket, which will almost certainly fall into dereliction within a short time if the current scheme is turned down.

"I am very interested to hear how the society can guide us towards the [pounds]6.5m required to create a version of the project which can be economically sustainable while retaining the hall, but stress that any alternative solution will have to be found within two months to avoid the loss of all the funding raised to date."

Councilors on Monday unanimously supported donating municipal space at the end of Dutton Street behind Hollywood Slots for use by canines and their owners.

"It's a great site for a dog park," said Joe Knox, founder of the group Bangor Area Regional K-9s. "It's much larger than a lot of the other sites that were considered. Plus, it's close to downtown and a lot of the other waterfront attractions. We couldn't be happier with the way the whole process has gone so far."

The city has agreed to donate use of the space but will retain it as an option for development in the future. The other areas considered were: behind the Parks and Recreation building on Main Street, a space on Essex Street near the Bangor Police Athletic League building, and the former Naval Reserve property, also off Essex Street.

The parcel off Dutton Street is flat and expansive, but it needs a significant amount of work to transform into a dog park.

Knox said he's comfortable that there will be plenty of volunteers willing to do the work necessary, but BARK is launching a fundraising campaign to pay for fencing, lighting and landscaping. More volunteers are always welcome, he said.

"Great dog parks have a strong commitment from park users to make it work," Knox said. "The funds we raise will not only go towards construction, but to an educational effort to make sure people know if a dog park is right for their dog. Responsible dog ownership will be key."

Christian Louboutin Shoes Knox said he and others are still discussing ideas for fundraising events, but in the meantime donations can be made directly to the city of Bangor, which has set up a special account for dog park funds.

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The owner of Max the schnauzer says the city is paying the US$600 (NZ$835) vet's bill.

Up against more experienced competitors Witham's first gold went to young Chloe Rea in the individual kata lower grade class (white to yellow belt) with team mate Georgin Vaughan taking the bronze in third place.

In the senior individual male kata class Simon Williams won gold and this was followed by another gold in the junior three member team kata where Rea, Vaughan and Wiolette Wrobel swept to a clear win.

In the junior female individual kumite (fighting) low grades under 4ft 10in again Rea cheap 100%original NEWPORT took second while Dana Byrne and Vauxhan picked up a bronze in third place.

In the male individual Louis Vuitton Wallets kumite (fighting) first group seniors low grades James Arnott who won gold with team mate Richie Bennett coming in sixth.

"Well done to everyone" was the proud thanks from club instructor Joe Anderson, a seventh Dan, who is eager for newcomers to join his team who meet at 3 Spa Road, Witham every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6pm until 9pm.

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I was pleased with the shot put as well to get over 14m.

"I left it until the last throw and that had my heart going a bit and I have to stop putting myself under that pressure.

"I am well set up for Saturday but it is only half-way and Dobrynska looks in great form so there is still plenty for me to do.

"I need to put in a solid long jump and then hopefully that will set me up for the rest of the day."

Ennis's hurdles time earned her a whopping 1132 points and opened up an early gap between herself and the second-quickest athlete, Jennifer Oeser of Germany.

Rivals Dobrynska, Tatiana Chernova and Oeser all cleared season's bests of 1.83m in the high jump to apply the first real pressure on Ennis a but the world indoor and outdoor champion responded in style.

After sailing over the same height Ennis left the bar wobbling, but still standing, at 1.86m before soaring over 1.89m to top the standings for the second event running.

However, with Dobrynska cutting Patek Philippe Watches into her lead in the evening with a shot put throw of 15.88m compared to Ennis's 14.05m, the City of Sheffield hepthatlete admitted she was looking for more out of the morning session.

"I would have liked to have gone faster in the hurdles but it was an okay start," added Ennis.

"I felt quite good and it was nice to have some first time clearances in the high jump but I would have liked to have jumped in the 90's.

"The heptathlon is usually at the start of the week which I like a it's been a bit weird just sitting around and waiting to go this time."

Meanwhile Sheffield's Hatti Dean shattered her lifetime best but narrowly missed out on securing a surprise medal in the 3000m steeplechase final a coming home fourth.

Dean turned on the gas on the final lap to pick off Poland's Wioletta Frankiewicz and push Russian Lyubov Kharlamova all the way to the bronze medal spot.

"I just can't believe how I ran, it was so much more than I expected," said Dean, who took almost eight seconds off her lifetime best to clock 9:30.19minutes.

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Elsewhere Dewsbury's 200m sprinter Emily Freeman vowed to draw on the positives after missing out on the European final by the narrowest of margins.

The 29-year-old ran a season's best 23.21seconds to finish fifth in her semi-final and despite clocking the same time as the eighth and final qualifier, France's Veronique Mang, missed out on the final.

"I am disappointed not to be running fast enough to make the final but I have had a tough year," said Wakefield Harriers' Freeman.

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Once back before their leader, choral director Christine Guy, it becomes all business and the group of diverse children suddenly transform into a blend of sweet, harmonic voices: the Washington County Children's Chorus.

"Some of these people will discover that this is what they want to do with the rest of their lives," Guy said. Several WCCC graduates have gone on to pursue musical careers, including returning to Washington County as music educators.

"It is really critical to keep the art and music cultures alive here in Washington County," Guy said. "We need to feed the system. When we first started the chorus 15 years ago, it was very hard to bring art and music teachers here that had never experienced Washington County. Wonderfully, that has changed."

Guy describes the chorus as "a really good gifted and talented program. It is an aspirations program. It opens horizons for these children."

She said when the group went to Washington, D.C. in 2006, some of the children had never been outside the state of Maine.

"It is an incredible experience and opportunity for them," Guy said.

The chorusters range from 7 to 17 and come from all along the Washington County coast. The chorus was founded in 1995 by Guy to develop ability of talented youngsters to sing together in harmony.

Guy said all chorusters must audition and demonstrate the ability to match pitches and sing a harmony line. They have published two albums and have performed in Chicago, Washington, D.C., even backing up superstar Judy Collins.

The chorus has replica Baume Mercier a generous following of admirers in Washington County - and in Luxembourg.

The cultural exchange began in 2004 when at the invitation of Luxembourg - whose children's choir had recently visited Maine and Campobello Island - the chorus traveled abroad to participate in the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Luxembourg at the Battle of the Bulge.

This June, 26 of the chorusters and 23 chaperones and support staff will return to Luxembourg to perform at celebrations all over the country, including the country's independence celebration and the 750th anniversary of the city of Diekirsch.

They will sing in 1,000-year-old castles and at World War II monument areas. They will participate in torchlight parades and many other unique performance venues.

"There are a large number of people keeping this U.S.-Luxembourg connection alive," Douglas Guy, a chorus member and director Guy's husband, said. "The U.S. has liberated Luxembourg three times so there is a great love the U.S. there." Guy said Luxembourg is a tiny country - smaller than Washington County - but packed with kind people who welcome Maine's children with open arms.

The chorus will be in Luxembourg from June 16-27 and the group needs to raise $18,000.

A series of fundraisers, including a car wash, performances, open rehearsals and a quilt raffle, are being planned to raise the funds.

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According to the poll, opinion among Washington drivers is divided when it comes to the cost of committing a texting offense while driving.

Forty-four percent of those surveyed said the $124 fine for texting is fair, while about 40 percent said the offense is serious enough to warrant a higher fine. Just 11 percent of those polled felt the $124 fine was too high.

"The latest data shows that the vast majority of Washington drivers recognize the danger of texting while driving, and that's encouraging. We were surprised to learn that four in 10 drivers think the fine should be even higher," said PEMCO spokesperson Jon Osterberg.

PEMCO's poll data shows that younger drivers age 35 years or less think a $124 ticket is too high for a cell phone offense.

PEMCO also asked drivers their opinions on the consequences of talking on a handheld phone while driving, and their response mirrored the results related to text messaging.

When it comes to talking, about 50 percent said a $124 fine for using a handheld phone while driving is the right amount. However, 30 percent of those surveyed said $124 is too low, and 17 percent said the $124 fine is too high.

Poll data also shows that about 80 percent of those surveyed don't understand the effect on their driving records of receiving a ticket for either offense.

A substantial number of respondents, 43 percent, incorrectly believe that a ticket will be recorded as part of a person's official driving record, and 36 percent said they don't know how it's reported.

"Perhaps that's not a bad misperception, if it discourages almost half of all drivers from texting and talking," Osterberg said. "PEMCO wants safer roads and freeways. That's the bottom line."

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Over a dozen other passengers, including percussionist Bickram Ghosh suffered the same fate. Though baggage misplacements are not uncommon, the frequency with which they have happened in the past three days has left passengers fuming.

Jet Airways officials admitted that nearly 100 bags have not made it to respective flights since Saturday and blamed it on operational glitches due to a new in-line baggage X-ray system being installed at the domestic terminal.

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Airlines officials, while welcoming the system that is also in place at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, said the advance briefing would have given them time to train the loaders.

Airports Authority of India officials expect to glitches to be sorted out soon. "By next month end, the system will be operational and save a lot of time," Srinivasan added.

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EAST HAVEN -- The Rotary Club is offering free Amber Alert identification cards from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St.

The Amber Alert Child ID program is offered for children under 18. The parent or guardian will get wallet-sized, laminated card with a photo of the child, a unique number and the minimal information needed in the event a child is abducted.

The encrypted information is sent to a national Amber Alert data base. Multiple ID cards are available for a fee.

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A WOMEN'S night to raise money for toddlers in Lostwithiel was held on Friday The church rooms were packed with women who came along for therapy treatments and to peruse the jewellery, beauty and therapy stalls to raise funds for Lostwithiel Preschool and Playgroup. gucci belt bag . chanel handbags 2010 Organiser Siobhan Yates said: "It was brilliant, it was really good fun

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The former Glentoran, Coleraine, Distillery and Donegal Celtic striker has submitted to ageing and aching legs, deciding at the weekend he could suffer no longer.

The west Belfast man, who is firstteam coach to his former Coleraine colleague and close friend, Donegal Celtic boss Pat McAllister, said he will leave his playing days behind with "wonderful" memories to take into the future. He said: "Had it not been for football I would not have seen so many places in the world and made so many friends.

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Armstrong, 32, brought ample fortune to those he played for. He had a knack for making Irish Cup history.

His first impression on the local game was memorable - and is hailed as one of the greatest moments of Irish Cup history.

As a young Glentoran recruit, he was introduced to the game and to an Irish Cup semi-final against Linfield as the unknown nephew of Northern Ireland legend Gerry Armstrong, but in a dramatic climax to the epic Windsor Park game, Sean made a name for himself.

Deep in injury-time and seconds after William Murphy tied the game at 2-2, Armstrong sent Rory Hamill's cross beyond 'keeper Paul Mathers with a powerful header to seal a cup final slot for the Glens - who concluded that 1999/2000 season as cup winners.

Armstrong picked up numerous trophies with Glentoran before returning to the carnival cup final with Coleraine - twice.

He was a winner a second time in 2003 - at the expense of his former colleagues at Glentoran - but experienced the flip side of that when the Bannsiders were defeated sexy lingerie china by the Glens the following season.

More recently, he was involved in Donegal Celtic's re-markable journey to the Irish Cup semi-final and scored against Coleraine in a semi-final replay.

The Hoops lost that game seconds before the end of extra-time.

"The Irish Cup turned out to be a special competition for me and that semi-final against Linfield is up there with the best moments of my career," said Armstrong.

"That was a decade ago and even though I went on to play for other clubs, I still meet Glentoran fans who say that semi-final was better than winning the cup itself. It was an exhausting game -my first test of a Big Two derby match.

"I was young and new to the game then and probably got lost in all the excitement but when I look back on it, I appreciate what that goal meant to people and what it did for me. It was the beginning of my Irish League career and I couldn't have asked for a better start."

Winning the cup with Coleraine, however, was just as special - if not more so - for Armstrong.

He added: "As a Glentoran player you expect to compete for trophies every season but as Coleraine player you know that when you win silverware you win it against the odds. That's why the cup win over Glentoran was special. It was a massive achievement for us because no one expected us to beat the Glens, who were playing superbly that season." Playing with such a revered name did not weigh heavily on Armstrong's broad shoulders.

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HONG KONG, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The city's Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags is forecast to generate 27 million HK dollars in revenue when its first year of operation ends in July, a local government official said Wednesday.

Hong Kong Secretary for the Environment Edward Yau Wednesday told legislators the figure has been estimated from the quarterly returns registered retailers submitted to the government.

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I am perplexed, however, by the statement that the plaque is so large and so heavy that it would affect the fabric of the building. The actual size of the plaque is approximately 36in wide by 48in high and one-and-a-half inches in thickness.

To my knowledge no-one has weighed it. However, when we erected it at the exhibition in the Wells and Mendip Museum, two men lifted it off a small truck and placed it on the purpose-made metal frame. Thus all the weight was placed upon the floor, requiring two holes to the wall to secure the fixing. The same frame, with adjustment, would suffice in the town hall.

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Global Rail's managing director Fan Boon Heng said China Infraglobe is ready to build the processing plant but it wants a proper railway and logistics infrastructure in place for its business plans here.

Fan said if the government decides not to go ahead with the railway infrastructure proposed by CIIC, then the consortium will develop the network in Sumatra and link it up to Ban Pak Bara Port in Thailand, to ship the minerals to China.

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Global Rail had in June completed a detailed economic development and investment study for the Chinese group to ascertain if Malaysia can economically sustain major logistics and processing facilities to handle the mineral and energy resources transshipped from Sumatra and Kalimantan, destined for China.

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Fan told Business Times CIIC will use its own energy resources to generate power for the plant and for its proposed railway development in Malaysia.

Global Rail had in October submitted a proposal on behalf of CIIC to the government, expressing its intention to build a high speed railway to link certain regional ports in Malaysia with their regional logistics centres, to the rapid speed standard gauge railway in Thailand, starting from Johor's Iskandar Malaysia.

The ultimate cost of the project is estimated at RM28 billion and the consortium will finance the development using funds from China.

China has budgeted US$150 billion (RM507 billion) for it's extra- jurisdictional investment in Asean to secure mineral and energy resources and investment in downstream processing and logistics facilities.

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Citing growing censorship in China and other countries, Clinton said that "a new information curtain is descending over much of the world." She said the Obama administration would rally other world powers to try to reverse the trend, and urged private companies to resist censorship by foreign governments.

Clinton stopped short of detailing what approach the administration would use to pressure other governments or to expand Internet freedoms. She said governments and business first needed a "very vigorous Clip on charms discussion" of how to handle a complicated issue.

Her comments in Washington, which aides billed as major policy speech on Internet freedom, occurred as world attention has focused on Google's threat to pull out of China after cyberattacks on its networks, and intrusions into the e-mail accounts of political activists there. The controversy has built pressure on the Obama administration to explain how far it intends to go to defend U.S. interests and human rights.

U.S. officials have said they will soon demand a formal explanation of what happened to Google.

Chinese officials signaled again yesterday that they hoped to keep the dispute a commercial issue, rather than one with broader diplomatic implications.

Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei, speaking in Beijing, said that "the Google case should not be linked with relations between the two governments and countries. Otherwise, it's over-interpretation," he said, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

Clinton's speech occurs at a delicate moment in U.S.-Chinese relations. Frictions have grown over Obama's plans to sell arms to Taiwan and to meet with the Dalai Lama, and it is possible that the tensions could affect U.S. efforts to persuade China to join in a new round of U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

Although Clinton did not spell out what sanctions the United States might use, Internet rights advocates and some other analysts described the speech as a replica tag heruer watches commitment to a greater American role.

"It's a signpost that there's going to be a shift in policy," said Brett Solomon of Accessnow.org, an advocate for Internet freedom. "We didn't get a detailed plan of action. But it's a commitment to a policy evolution."