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Vernixx

Terry Valderas aka DJ Stretchy aka VERNIXX was born in San Francisco and raised in Texas. He grew up listening to progressive rock like E.L.P., Yes, Gentle Giant, & King Crimson along with early punk like Wire, The Clash, Talking Heads, & The Ramones. Learned musical notation, composition, and classical percussion in public school as well as through private tutoring.

As a teen-ager, formed the seminal Fort Worth improvisational/psychedelic/progressive rock group E.S.P. in the late 80's with best friends from school. They played underground illegal clubs, warehouse "raves", and happenings which they organized. After much local notoriety, many parties, & lots of shows, the band splinters to his dismay. Undaunted, was immediate grafted into the original line-up of legendary Dallas aggro-rock band THE TOADIES in 1989. They played the big shows as openers. Moved into headlining slots locally very fast. They flirted with record labels. Played their first out-of town shows. In 1990, was extracted for lifestyle differences with them, while they go on to national chart action.

Disillisioned with rock music & the lifestyle, moved to Portland Oregon for five years. Watched grunge hit, saw indy-rock sprout...but was musically-bored. Switched to electronic-based music in 1994 after hearing the first Underworld singles and seeing San Francisco's Wicked DJ's (Garth, Marky, & Jeno). Learned electronic production and DJ skills at once! Co-managed Portland (and now legendary) DJ TONY RUIZ while learning the industry & dance scene. Then, his life literally fell apart and he knew he must find his way back to his roots, sadly leaving the love of his life behind.

After serious lifestyle revelations, he abruptly moved back to Texas in 1997. Met his future Wife. Reconnected with his old friends. Began his life again. Formed two new bands at once. First was THE GIDEONS...a garage-punk expolsion of sound, attitude, and mayhem. They stormed the Fort Worth scene, drank lots of adult beverages, and never failed in having a total blast on stage. THE GIDEONS played on through 2001 and won a legion of fans and hecklers. He also simultaneously formed Fort Worth's hugely popular trip-hop band PARASITE LOST with old & new friends. Stormed the Dallas/FT Worth music scene, won awards, made recordings; got hyped beyond belief. Flirted with labels. Played the big venues. Ate from the VIP deli tray. Then, egos took hold and the band broke-up...after a brilliant 1998-1999 run.

He also DJed at many many raves playing Hard House, Techno, Trance, and Nu-NRG as well as Drum & Bass in the Southwest US as DJ STRETCHY from 1997-2002. He recorded three EP's of electro-pop-noise-goth-techno rock as STRETCHY from 1999 to 2001. He felt the call of the solo beast and took the charges...

Moved to North Carolina in 2002. Co-Hosted Saturday night hard dance/drum & bass show RPM on WZMB FM, Greenville (2002-2003). Began recording "high energy" dance-music hybrids as VERNIXX in 2002. Released an 80-minute album of techno/noise/intelligent beat called "Fused Music" as THE GOLDEN TALISMEN.

Moved to Oklahoma in early 2004. Continued the VERNIXX profile, gaining international DJ play, radio airplay, club rotation, and success. THE GOLDEN TALISMAN profile became TERRY VERNIXX in early 2005 and began anew by tailor making music for magick rituals, esoteric film soundtracks, and psychedelic fireside dancing. VERNIXX signed to new House label URBAN FLUX in 2005 and is promoted in Europe by Aftershock Records. He continues to DJ and produce House music in 2006.

Sources

http://www.acidplanet.com/vernixx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toadies http://www.aftershockrecords.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/vernixx

70.233.177.254 16:19, 11 February 2006 (UTC)Terry Valderas aka Vernixx70.233.177.254 16:19, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

Frazer Lee

Frazer Lee is a writer/director from London, England. He directed actor Doug Bradley (Pinhead from Hellraiser) in two award-winning short horror movies 'On Edge' and 'Red Lines'. He has published one book, 'Urbane and Other Horror Tales' and is working on his first feature film, a horror movie also entitled 'Urbane'.

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http://www.frazerlee.com http://www.robber-baron.co.uk http://www.urbanethemovie.com http://imdb.com/name/nm0497281 Hellboy69 82.35.39.121 18:47, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

Seismic shock

1. Redirect to Seismic wave

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205.208.239.153 20:13, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

Solar Flares and You

Michael Moon's book Solar Flares and you is a book that changed the theory of how solar flares are created. He has proven in the book that solar flares are created by plasma and solar wind carries the plasma away from the sun, creating solar flares.

http://www.amazon.com/gp//ref=br_ss_hs/002-7997008-5452869?solar%20flares%20and20you 65.4.52.217 23:49, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

David Saks

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David Saks

David Saks was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 1, 1952. In 1990, the pianist and composer was honored by the Memphis City Council by having two of his songs, "In Memphis" and "One Last Bridge",( please see the Memphis discussion page) adopted as the "Official Songs of Memphis" in unanimous resolutions. David has demonstrated empathy and compassion for those less fortunate, has made special effort to assist in community endeavors for the physically challenged, and has supported community service efforts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. David has been a radio personality in Memphis and was instrumental in placing Southwestern (aka Rhodes) College radio station, WLYX, on the air in 1971. He attended Rhodes College and the University of Memphis. In 1972, David was a guest in the Cambridge, Ma. home of Professor John Kenneth Galbreath ("The New Industrial State"), Department of Economics at Harvard University and United States' ambassador to India under President John F.Kennedy. In 1974 he spent a year working and studying in Israel along with students from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Colgate, Baylor and Oxford Universities. In 1975 he was a piano student of Art Bayer at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the late Herbert Hermann at the University of Memphis. He has played in Steinway Hall in London and New York and is recognized in the Steinway Registry. David is a licensed Realtor® and has dedicated himself to addressing the needs of fair housing while aggressively opposing predatory lending. On August 16,1977 David was visiting Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, and left shortly before Elvis was found unconscious and taken to the hospital. On January 8,1993, Elvis' birthday, David was honored by Graceland and the United States Postal Service as the recipient of the first officially cancelled Elvis Presley first day cover. It is known that David has had multiple surgery for vitreous hemorrhage and retinal detachment. He has optic nerve damage and a degenerative visual anomaly that is progressively deteriorating the remaining visual field in his right eye. His surgeons have been Dr. Andrew Kraus and Dr. David Meyer of the Vitreal Retinal Foundation and the Meyer Clinic, among others. Mr.Saks is very famous throughout Memphis and the Mid South and was a popular radio personality and musician throughout the the 70's, 80's and 90's in his hometown. As a broadcaster, Mr.Saks has been instrumental in raising money for various charities throughout his native Memphis and Shelby county, in addition to altruistically giving of his time and energy. He has performed for numerous audiences, and has committed himself to assisting community sevice projects the likes of the Special Olympics, the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, United Way, YWCA center for abused women and children, Avon School for the mentally challenged, Sheltered Occupational Workshops for the mentally challenged, the Lions Club for the Blind and numerous other projects. He has acted selflessly in these matters. Please support the recognition of this very worthy gentleman and, rather than hastily eliminate his posture in this forum, help substantiate his honor uprighteously and allow him to remain in the history of the City of Memphis, Tennessee. Please honor him with this inclsuion in Wikipedia.

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• David Saks Website(66.239.212.81 04:58, 12 February 2006 (UTC))

Subject To Contract

Any offer made for a property, whether orally or in writing, is normally made "Subject To Contract", which means that the offer is not binding until contracts have been signed and exchanged.

When an offer is make to purchase a property 'Subject to Contract' it means that all the dealings are subject to the actual exchange of the contract itself. Nothing is binding on either the vendor or purchaser until the contracts are exchanged.

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85.250.95.197 08:13, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

Australasian Intervarsity Debating Association

This organisation oversees University debating in the Australasian region. It organises the largest 3 on 3 style debating competition in the world, the Australasian Debating Chamionships (known as Australs). It also organises the Australian Debating Championship (known as Easters) and the Womens Championship (in British Parliamentary style)

Australasian Intervarsity Debating Association (AIDA) organises adjudication certification.

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www.aidaonline.org 220.239.10.117 11:12, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

Chris Schroeder

Chris Schroeder is the radio show presenter of Saturday Freshly Squeezed, for Adelaide Youth Station Fresh FM 92.7. He is also a musical composer and remixer, working under the name of Acid Mint, or simply CK.

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http://www.freshfm.com.au/photos/FreshWeekend/DSC01172 http://www.mp3.com.au/artist.asp?id=3994 203.173.27.17 11:41, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

Sweet Daddy Siki

Real Name - Reginald Siki Born - June 16 in Montgomery Texas

Career -

Started wrestling in New Mexico in 1995. Also trained in LA with Sandor Szabo and Ray Ortega. In 1981 Siki moved to Toronto and still lives there to this day where he is part of a country and western band and hosts a radio broadcast.

Siki is known throughout Canada and wrestled for well known company "stampede wrestling".

Besides Canada, Siki wrestled across the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Trinidad.

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http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestling/siki.html

Roblangho 15:33, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

New Home Sewing Machine Company

In 1860 in Orange, Massachusetts, chair manufacturers Thomas H. White and William L. Grout realized that there was a future in sewing machines. They had $350, three employees, a lathe, a planer and a drill press. With these, they began manufacturing “New England” model sewing machines, making 6 at a time and then loading them onto a horse-drawn wagon to be sold door-to-door for $10 each.

Over the years, the company grew and gained investors. In 1867 it was incorporated as the “Gold Medal Sewing Machine Company” under Andrew J. Clark and John Wilson Wheeler. A decade later, they began production on what would become their flagship model, the patented “New Home” machine. By 1870, it was being marketed and sold worldwide. On the basis of this success, the company was renamed the “New Home Sewing Machine Company” in 1882.

Throughout the following decades, the company continued to produce the New Home and other models, using assembly line techniques to produce 500 machines a day in 1884. They added woodworking and needle manufacturing facilities to their plant, and by 1907, production was up to 150,000 machines a year. The company now had 743 employees, and Mr. Grout held numerous patents for sewing machine parts and manufacturing techniques.

In the 1920’s, the company began to experience financial difficulties, which eventually led to the decision in 1930 by the board of directors to sell the company to a competitor, the “Free Sewing Machine Company.” The entire contents of their plant were moved to Illinois, where some New Home models continued to be manufactured. In 1937, it was estimated that over 7 million New Home sewing machines were in use worldwide.

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Detailed company history is available via the International Sewing Machine Collectors Society website, New Home page: http://www.ismacs.net/nh/home.html The above proposed entry is a greatly condensed & summarized version of that information, and was written by me for display with an antique sewing machine owned by my parents.

216.36.9.28 19:19, 12 February 2006 (UTC)Jessica Marie Speedling

Year of the Boomerang

According to Frantz Fanon, the third phase of violence in the Algerian War but also in any colonial occupation. The Year of the Boomerang is the point where the violoence of the aggressor turns on him, yet the oppressor does not understand the process; he knows no more than he did in the first phase when he launched the violence. Because the oppressed are always defensive and the oppressor always aggressive, the oppressor is surprised when the people turn back on him with the force he has used against them.

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The Huey P. Newton Reader edited by David Hilliard and Donald Weise page 51, from the chapter "The Founding of the Black Panther Party"

136.167.156.82 21:59, 12 February 2006 (UTC)

Najmeh Najafi

Najmeh Najafi was a social aid worker in Iran. Born in Tehran, she went to college in the United States. While there, she told author Helen Hinckley about her childhood, which resulted in the writing and publication of the book Persia is My Heart in 1953. She then moved back to Tehran, working to help small villages achieve financial independence. She mainly worked in the village of Sarbandan, trying to help the village set up a small carpet and clothing factory. Her hope was that all of Iran's small villages would have their own business co-operatives, which would bring steady income to the poorest citizens of Iran. She eventually wrote two more books describing her life and work, Reveille for a Persian Village (1960) and A Wall and Three Willows (1967).

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Najafi, Najmeh. Persia is my Heart. Harper, 1953 Najafi, Najmeh. Reveille for a Persian Village. V. Gollancz, 1960 Najafi, Najmeh. A Wall and Three Willows. V. Gollancz, 1967 70.16.101.34 22:14, 12 February 2006 (UTC)Joseph Zowghi