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Floridians and readers of news everywhere are transfixed by the fact that a naked man had to be shot to death on Miami's MacArthur Causeway after officers found him eating the face off of another man. It's an invitation to publish something so far outside the realm of standard 'sensationalism' that we may as well call it fantasy journalism:

some have likened the attack to one by a zombie. Details of the unthinkable attack included police reporting that when they ordered the cannibal to stop, he looked up with blood on his face and growled at officers.

Monsters in our midst! Our darkest visions come to life! The world is slipping out of control! Our very humanity is disintegrating before our very eyes!

The president of the Miami Fraternal Order of Police, Armando Aguilar believes the entire incident is the fault of a new drug trend that has led to similar incidents. Emergency room doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital said they too have seen a major increase in cases linked to the street drug called “bath salts” or the new LSD.

Ah. Sorry about that. Street drugs! They're back! Like the PCP that turned Rodney King into a cop-killing monster! No normal human being would degenerate like this into some kind of bloodthirsty were-hyena. The drugs made him do it. And they're increasing.

“We noticed an increase probably after Ultra Fest,” said emergency room Dr. Paul Adams, at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Parties! Festivals with superlatives in their names! The true menace, uncovered!

Like a hellish version of the DirectTV commercials that warn you not to buy cable because you'll wake up in a ditch, the news media and our criminal justice system work together, wittingly or not, to craft a fantasy narrative about the sources of crazy chaos -- the things that encourage public opinion to predicate itself on a sense of generalized dread and unmasterable fate.

First, they breathe a damp air of fantasy onto the news: one person's 'freakout' becomes an incipient trend -- the promise of an already-developing, newly unthinkable reality. (This is the first of how many nude, snarling men, scrambling into the streets to gnaw each others' mouths off?) Then, they pivot to strike a pose of objectivity. They strike such a stark and abrupt contrast with the lurid panting that preceded it that it takes on the feeling of fact. The grim search for an explanation -- there must be an explanation -- swiftly leads, with apparent inevitability, to long-suspected culprits such as mysterious drugs and large parties. We'd better empower the authorities to crack down on these otherwise uncontrollable things. Otherwise, we might be next out there on the streets, getting our lattes spilled and our temporomandibular ligaments ripped out by a naked, inhuman freak. Otherwise, it's just a matter of time before that's us...or our children.

But wait. There's something buried down there in the paranoia and power-worship. Is it...

The suspected cannibal has been identified by the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s officer as 31-year-old Rudy Eugene. Eugene may have been homeless at the time of the attack...

...the truth? Inside the quasi-undead were-hyena is a...31-year-old homeless human being named Rudy? Maybe his possible homelessness is a potential fact worth following up on. Maybe the details of his journey from a baby boy to a child to a teenager to a man to a monster are worth uncovering and sharing with the reading public. Maybe the purpose of such a humane investigation isn't anything so shallow or easily politicized as 'compassion' or 'empathy', but the reinforcement of a simple but sobering statement of tradeoffs. It's as easy as can be to crack down on monsters -- ban whatever places and things they associate with, throw them in jail forever, or simply destroy them like mad dogs or injured horses. What's difficult is dealing with the reality of how many monsters we're producing -- and not from scratch, either. We make monsters out of people.

And if you don't like assigning responsibility that generally, let's say that we allow monsters to be made out of people. Human beings. Just like the rest of us. Their personal responsibility plays a role, of course. Some people are too entranced by darkness or too afraid to accept being merely and fully human. But the politics of personal responsibility is secondary to the simpler question of how many monsters we can accept walking, shuffling, snarling, hurting, feasting, and killing among us. Fantasy journalism makes it seem like there are more inexplicably crazy people than there are. But there are way more explicably crazy people than we'd like to imagine. Who will turn our monsters back into humans? If the market can help us answer that question, media and law enforcement will really have something to dream about.


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Picked up ex-demo S-Max Titanium 2.0 TDCi 140 automatic in November with 9400 miles on the clock since registration in May 2010 and really pleased with performance and drive - even in the snow - until went to use it after a -11C cold snap overnight. Started it FIRST TIME, despite the temperatures, and defrosted of snow & ice - BUT when then attempting to drive away the car would not shift from PARK. Totally locked up and unable to put into drive mode. Switched engine off and the on again and after a few seconds received an error message 'Transmission Malfunction'. Attempted restarts 4-5 times with same results. Called the local dealer and they had not encountered this fault before and recommended 'Ford Recovery' to their service department. Before doing so I surmised that perhaps the cold had caused excessive thickening of the transmission fluid so stuck a fan heater under the car for 20 minutes. Tried again and this time engaged drive without problems. Used that day, and then for next 3 days without issue. Left parked over Christmas Eve and most of Christmas Day then went to use it at 8pm - same fault as before 'Transmission Malfunction' (only this time the weather has not been as cold!) Tried again today, including using a fan heater for a good 40 minutes underneath, but no joy. Engine fires first time, runs beautifully, but cannot get it from Park into Drive - totally locked up and 'Transmission Malfunction' message every time. Checked this Forum and ran the 'diagnostic' routine - the DTC codes returned are: DTC01 - F00616 and DTC02 - C40168. Not sure if these are meaningful at all. Has anybody encountered this malfunction before or does anyone have any suggestions before I get 'Ford Recovery' in tomorrow morning to take the car to the dealer? PB

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Problem solved. Recovery engineer needed to disable the transmission so that we could move the vehicle into position for putting on his low loader. Apparently there is a mechanical release cable in the centre console somewhere. Not having a handbook (still waiting for the garage/Ford to supply me with one!) we took the panels of the centre console next to the drivers foot well but couldn't see it there. Took the panels off in the passenger foot well and found that the electrical connector on the gearbox selector had come completely off! The wiring to this plug had been incorrectly passed UNDER the main console wiring loom and then plugged in to the selector putting it under extremely tension - a problem waiting to happen! Solved by taking the selector wiring and plug over the TOP of the main wiring loom - now loads of slack, no tension and problem solved. PB

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The Dodgers catcher is poised to start the season on the disabled list as he continues to battle a forearm injury. Grandal entered spring hoping to bounce back from offseason surgery on the acromioclavicular (AC) joint in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. However, he reported discomfort in his forearm on the opposite arm March 19 and has been sidelined since.

The forearm is compromised of numerous muscles. The anterior aspect of the forearm is made up of the muscles responsible for bending (flexing) the wrist and fingers. Baseball fans are familiar with the flexors as they originate near the elbow and are often injured by pitchers, usually in conjunction with an elbow sprain. The back or posterior side of the forearm includes the muscles responsible for moving the wrist and fingers in the opposite direction known as extension.

Grandal said he is not dealing with a true strain in the forearm but is simply managing reoccurring inflammation in the area. This suggests he could be dealing with epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis or golfer’s elbow depending on the location of the inflammation. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is more common in the general public, but medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) is more frequent among baseball players, due to the demands of throwing.

Rest and anti-inflammatory medication are the primary components of treatment for either condition, and the Dodgers are wisely managing the situation to maximize his recovery time while minimizing the number of games lost. Resting Grandal now allows him to recuperate and lets the team backdate the start of his DL trip to Friday, March 25. He could then be activated him April 9 following a five-game absence. Grandal should be fine as long as a more problematic strain or sprain is avoided. Furthermore, the fact that the injury occurred opposite his surgically repaired shoulder should help reduce the chances of a cascade injury.

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Michael Brantley: After multiple promising reports about Brantley’s recovery from offseason surgery, the Indians have determined he won’t be available on Opening Day. It doesn’t sound like the soreness he is managing will result in a DL stint, though that could change if the allotted time off doesn’t result in a significant improvement. While not having Brantley to start the year is frustrating, a conservative approach early on should allow him to make a complete recovery and ensure he’s available when it truly matters. Adjust your draft boards accordingly, but I’m still optimistic he will be a productive fantasy option this season.

Ryan Braun: I’ve been pessimistic regarding the veteran’s health after offseason surgery to address a disc issue in his lower back. I’ve previously warned that complications and lingering effects of the surgery often carry over into the following seasons and my fears seem warranted given that the former NL MVP is already missing time with soreness in his back. While his previous track record is enticing, let someone else spend a high pick or top dollar on Braun and invest in a younger, more reliable option for your outfield.

Jason Heyward: A swarm of bees surrounded the Cubs outfielder over the weekend, leaving him with multiple stings on his neck and face. Fortunately, Heyward isn’t allergic to bee stings and was clearly fine, hitting a two-run home run less than an inning later. Bees have been an issue this spring, delaying at least two games.

A.J. Pollock: While he has returned to minor league action, Pollock could be headed for the disabled list. The 28-year-old outfielder has not appeared in a major league game since reporting soreness in his elbow earlier in the month. Fortunately, the team appears more concerned about his number of reps than the severity of the injury. Still, if Pollock can avoid setbacks he should manage to make his way onto the Opening Day roster.

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Pablo Sandoval: The Red Sox third baseman is battling some minor stiffness in his back. Normally this wouldn’t be exceedingly concerning, but given Sandoval’s size, a lower back issue could easily develop into a nagging injury. He’s slated to return to the lineup Tuesday and remains focused on being ready for Opening Day. Consider him day-to-day with increased risk for the immediate future.

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You never know what life is going to throw your way. And even though you can plan as much as you want, there are many times in life that our plans go out the window. When the unexpected takes place, having the right type of insurance coverage can be the difference between being completely stressed and financially strapped and the ability to stay afloat. For now, let’s take a quick look at umbrella insurance.

To understand umbrella insurance, let’s look at an example. Let’s say you were involved in an accident and it was concluded that the accident was your fault. Would the insurance policy that you have cover all of your losses and incurred expenses? With an umbrella insurance policy, you will receive additional coverage, but only once your existing limits are exhausted.

Let’s say you have an auto policy with a liability limit of $500,000. You are involved in an accident, though, and the total cost to cover everything is $750,000. This means you will be left with $250,000 to come up with to pay for the damages and medical expenses. With an umbrella policy, you can receive the compensation you need once your auto policy has been exhausted. Please note that an umbrella coverage does not increase the amount your existing policies will pay out. Instead, it expands your coverage by providing you with another outlet for covering your expenses. This type of policy is very valuable.

If you would like more information about umbrella insurance and whether or not you should invest in it, please contact Front Range Insurance Services serving the Littleton, CO area.

How Many Types of Insurance Can Be Covered Under An Umbrella Policy At One Time?

For years, business owners in Littleton, CO have learned the benefits of combining all of their insurance policies into a collective, umbrella policy that offers additional coverage over that of a regular policy. The agents of Front Range Insurance Services can help you evaluate your company’s needs and determine what type of policies you should have to fully protect your financial interests. They can also discuss with you the benefits of having an umbrella policy.

The Purpose of An Umbrella Policy

An umbrella policy is a term that is used to describe an insurance policy that provides additional coverage over and above what you may already have in place. Lawsuits, damages, and other types of liability may exhaust the level of coverage you have in place, but with an umbrella policy, the amount that exceeds past the original liability will be covered.

The Benefits of One Policy Instead of Many

Rolling all of your insurance policies into one collective policy is sometimes referred to as bundling. When you bundle several policies together, many companies offer a discounted rate and higher levels of coverage. You can choose the types of coverage you want for your business and group them altogether resulting in a single, more affordable payment. If an umbrella policy is written, the amounts of your liability coverage will also be increased.

Lawsuits, personal injury claims, worker’s compensation, and other types of liability can be devastating for a business. In Littleton, CO, business owners are encouraged to call and schedule a review of their commercial policy to determine if an umbrella policy may offer a higher degree of protection. Visit their website or call the office today!

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If you own a boat, it is your responsibility to purchase the necessary insurance to protect your property. With boat insurance, you can feel confident that the investment you have made in your boat is protected, and that if you are ever in an accident with another boater, you’re covered.

If you think that the process of purchasing boat insurance is too complicated, then you need to use the tips found here.

Are you currently using Front Range Insurance Services serving Littleton, CO for other insurance needs, such as your auto or homeowner’s policy? If so, then you should consider bundling your boat insurance with the coverage you already have. This will help you get discounts and other cost breaks that going with a new insurance provider wouldn’t offer.

Comparing Quotes

Before making a purchase for your boat insurance, you need to compare quotes. The good news is, there are a number of online services and comparison tools that will do this automatically for you. All you have to do is enter some basic information about your boat and the levels of coverage you want. Always look at all the options and don’t automatically go with the lowest price. This may leave you with inadequate coverage.

Choosing a Good Agent

Perhaps the most important thing you can do when purchasing boat insurance in Littleton, CO is to find a quality agent to work with. They will be able to help guide your purchase decision and make sure you get the coverage you need.

If you are ready to purchase boat insurance, reach out to the professionals at Front Range Insurance Services. They can review the needs you have and help you get the right coverage. Keep this in mind and you will have a successful insurance buying experience.

3 Reasons Why You Need Umbrella Insurance

 Umbrella insurance offers an extra level of security for you and your family if property, legal or medical damages extend past what your auto or home polices are set to cover. It will kick in at a higher dollar amount and will also extend to situations that involve lawsuits, foreign travel and even your pets.  If you are still on the fence regarding whether or not you should purchase umbrella insurance from Front Range Insurance Services serving Littleton, CO, read on to learn more about these policies and the benefits they offer.

Protect Your Assets

If you have guests at your home and someone is injured, you may be held liable for the medical costs they incur, as well as other damages. For some homeowners, this may require them to sell off their assets if their insurance coverage is not enough. With umbrella insurance coverage, you can protect your assets by minimizing the possibility of having to liquidate assets if an issue arises that is deemed your fault.

Peace of Mind

One of the most appealing reasons to purchase umbrella insurance is because it will offer you peace of mind. You will know that you are protected regardless of what might happen in the future.

Save You Money in the Long Run

There are quite a few insurers that will provide you with significant discounts on the cost of the additional coverage. This will usually apply to you if you are buying the umbrella policy with the same provider that you purchased your auto and homeowners insurance from. Also, if an issue were to arise, having umbrella coverage could save you thousands and thousands of dollars, or more, which makes it well worth the small premium you pay on a monthly basis.

If you are interested in purchasing umbrella insurance, contact the staff at Front Range Insurance Services serving Littleton, CO to see what policies are available.

Do young, healthy people need life insurance?

If you’re a Littleton, CO resident who is healthy and young, and you don’t work in a dangerous field, then you may be wondering whether it’s worth the effort to call Front Range Insurance Services and sign up for a life insurance policy. The truth is it has less to do with things like your health, and more to do with your dependents. Do you have a family that relies on you for support, and what would their options be if you weren’t there?

Many retirees cancel their policies or, if it’s an option, they cash out, because their children are working age and there’s nobody who needs to depend on them for their financial support. These are people who are in their golden years, but their life policies simply become an unnecessary expense at a certain point.

Holding a life insurance policy puts your mind at ease when it comes to the people who depend on you. It ensures that, in the event of your passing, your loved ones will be taken care of. Life insurance really has very little to do with health and age, despite popular perception. Nobody really knows how long they’re going to live, and at seventy five you might still have another twenty years in front of you, long enough to raise a child from infancy to adulthood.

If you’re single with no children dependent upon you, then there’s not much need for a life insurance policy. This is true if you’re twenty eight or sixty eight years old. If you have children or a spouse or anyone who relies on you for financial support, then a policy with Front Range Insurance Services can help you to sleep a little easier, certain that your affairs will be taken care of.

How to File a Renters Insurance Claim for Fire Damage

In a perfect world, you would never have to file a claim with your renter’s insurance policy. But in the event something does happen, you want to be prepared and know what to expect. Here are some tips on how to file a renters insurance claim for fire damage in the greater Littleton, CO area, presented to you by Front Range Insurance Services.

Document All of the Damage

Following a fire, you will want to document all of the damage. This includes making a complete list of any property that was damaged and taking pictures or video of the damage. This information is valuable when you are showing your insurance company what needs to be replaced and why.

Contact Your Insurance Company

After you have documented the damage, contact your insurance company. They will ask you details about the fire, such as when and where it occurred and possibly even how it started. They may start a claim over the phone, or they may mail you papers to fill out and return. Either way, you will receive papers in the mail that need to be signed, dated and returned, so be sure to do this to prevent your claim from being denied.

Retain Receipts

Following a fire, you may stay in a hotel and have to eat out, depending on the severity of the fire. Save all of your receipts, as most renters insurance policies cover these expenses.

Stay in Contact With the Insurance Company

Lastly, be sure to stay in contact with the insurance company. Do not put off signing papers, calling them back or providing them with the requested information. They can deny your claim if you are no longer cooperating or it can cause delays. Stay in contact as needed to prevent unnecessary delays.

As a renter, your property is not covered under the homeowner’s insurance in the event of fire, flood, theft or other incidents. As such, it is important to have renters insurance to protect your belongings. If you are looking to obtain a policy in the greater Littleton, CO area, call Front Range Insurance Services today.

3 Reasons to Start a Life Insurance Plan for Your Child Today

Purchasing life insurance is not necessarily an enjoyable experience for anyone, but it’s certainly an important part of taking care of your family. Here are the top three reasons to start a life insurance plan for your child today.

1. You’ll lock in a great premium rate.

It’s well-known that when it comes to life insurance, the best premium rates can be locked in when you are young and healthy. And there’s no one younger or healthier than a child.

2. You’ll provide collateral for your child later in life.

As your child gets older, they may like to take out a line of credit for a car or a house. In this case, they’ll need collateral for the loan, and a whole life insurance policy that they’ve had since infancy or childhood can serve as solid collateral in this case. It can even be a source of quick cash if you end up purchasing a whole life insurance policy for your child and it has a feature for cash value.

3. You’ll put your mind at ease.

Life insurance is not something that people get excited to buy because it comes with the acceptance that terrible, unexpected events can occur in life. We don’t like to think about these things, but it’s also responsible to be prepared. Getting a life insurance plan for your child now can put your mind at ease.

Get in Touch With Front Range Insurance Services Today

Are you a resident of Littleton, CO who is looking for life insurance for your child? If so, get in touch with Front Range Insurance Services today. We serve the area of Littleton, CO and can help you find the perfect plan for your child today. We can even help you and your spouse get life insurance if you don’t have it already. Now is the time to purchase a life insurance plan that can put your mind at ease. Visit our nearest insurance agency location or give us a direct call to find out about your options.

The Pros and Cons of Business Insurance

Many small businesses are on the fence about whether they should buy business insurance or not. If you find yourself debating, making out a pro and con list may help you. At Front Range Insurance Services, serving the greater Littleton, CO area, we know this is a hard decision to make. This is why we are providing you with factual and honest pros and cons. Here are the top pros and cons of business insurance.

The Cons of Business Insurance

It Costs Money

One of the biggest downsides to commercial business insurance is that it is another expense. It costs money, and odds are, you will never end up needing to use it. As such, if money is really tight, you may want to gamble and play the odds and not obtain this type of insurance.

The Pros of Business Insurance

It Can Save You Money

The biggest benefit to business insurance is that it can save you money if you need to file a claim. While it is true that most people will not end up using their policy, if you need to, it can save you thousands of dollars. Business insurance protects against a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as a partner dying or being unable to work, lose of income from storms, theft and vandalism. While this type of insurance is an added business expense, most businesses cannot afford not to have it.

If you have decided that business insurance, more commonly referred to as commercial insurance, is right for you, let Front Range Insurance Services, serving the Littleton, CO area, help you. Call us now to review policies and to obtain price quotes.

How to Spring Clean This Year

Every year, spring comes around and with it comes the idea of spring cleaning. Whether you have always done some form of spring cleaning or you have always had it on your list to do for your home in Littleton, CO, this is the year you are going to master it. Be sure to use these tips from Front Range Insurance Services for your spring cleaning.

  • Dust everything. You will be surprised by how much dust builds up over the course of just a few months and if you have not done it in longer, it will be even worse. Spring is a great time to get rid of all of that dust and you will be able to breathe easier inside as a result.
  • Choose one or two projects to focus on. You do not want to overwhelm yourself with too many things on your list. Choose one or two things that are most important to you and make those a focus. If you finish them and want to do more, you can certainly do so but don’t overwhelm yourself at first.
  • Get some help. You do not have to do all of this alone. You can ask family and friends for help. The tasks will be completed much faster and you will have a lot more fun doing it. Just be sure to offer the same in return.

Once you have made your plan for spring cleaning, you also need to make sure you have a plan to make sure your home is well protected. The best way to do that is with a home insurance policy. If you do not already have one, you can contact Front Range Insurance Services, serving Littleton, CO, for a free quote that meets your needs and budget.

Understanding the Increase in Auto Insurance Rates

For the last three years I’ve spent spring break week enjoying a road trip with my family. This vacation always seems to happen right before my auto insurance renewal generates. This year was no different and like many of you I grumbled when I saw my premium. After all, I’ve had no accidents, tickets, or claims of any kind. Sigh.

For over 5 years Colorado has been experiencing increases on home insurance. Given our catastrophic hail losses and wildfires, most people understand these increases. However, we are just starting to see the beginning of industry-wide auto insurance rate increases. This is a national concern, but has significantly impacted Colorado for a number of reasons. I’d like to thank Safeco Insurance for sharing some of these reasons with their sales force.

MORE MILES: One reason is that we are driving more miles. Turns out I wasn’t alone on my spring break road trip. Encouraged by lower gas prices and higher employment rates, U.S. drivers drove 3.1 trillion miles in 2015 according to the Federal Highway Administration. That’s a record.

MORE NEW CARS: New car sales hit a record in 2015, just under 17.5 million vehicles sold, up 5.7 percent from 2014. The safety, technology, and convenience features are great – however the cost to repair or replace them isn’t cheap.

MEDICAL COSTS RISING: Along with the increase in severity and frequency of accidents, we are also seeing an increase in medical costs. From 2005 to 2013, the average cost for a bodily injury claim rose 32.1 percent, according to the Insurance Research Council.

MORE DISTRACTED DRIVING: I know this one doesn’t come as a surprise, but the number of distracted drivers on the road is on the rise. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how many accidents are caused by distracted driving because accident reports don’t always cite if a cell phone or other distraction was a contributing factor. I’m sure that most of you can personally attest to witnessing all of the distracted drivers out there.

As I enjoyed my road trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park, I made an effort to be a focused driver. Between my two children (occasionally bickering in the back seat), my cell phone (alerting me for every email and text), my GPS, and the DVD player entertaining the children — let’s face it — there are plenty of distractions.

OUR RESPONSE: We take customer service seriously and many of our clients have told us that this is what sets us apart. We’ve implemented a new system that allows us to better monitor all client renewals. We are double checking and looking for any new discounts that might apply and we are taking advantage of our companies that offer usage based insurance programs. Our goal is always to find the right coverages at a competitive price.


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Firefighter Details

Name Thomas Collins
Agency Chicago Fire Department
Rank Firefighter
Type of Firefighter Career
Age Range 41 to 45
Sex Male
Date of Birth 0/0/0
Date of Death 2/13/1968
Cause of Death Struck by object
Nature of Death Trauma
Attribute of Death [not applicable]
Type of Duty Firefighting operations

Incident Details

Incident Name Mickelberry's Food Company Fire
Incident City Chicago
Incident State IL
Incident Date 2/7/1968
Incident Location Industry/ Manufacturing
Incident Attribute Explosions , Fires

Incident Summary

On February 7, 1968, a series of explosions tore through a sausage factory and the general offices of the Mickelberry’s Food Products Company. A gasoline tanker truck, on site to fill the company’s gasoline tanks, struck a garbage can while driving through an alley, knocking the valve off of the tanker’s discharge pipe. Gasoline poured out of the tanker, ran through an alley doorway, and into the basement of the sausage plant, where a boiler ignited the gasoline. The burning gasoline soon produced two small explosions that spread the fire and led to a buildup of gasoline fumes, which eventually caused a more powerful third explosion that destroyed the two-story general offices section of the building and demolished a portion of the sausage factory.

Chicago firefighters had just arrived on scene and were rescuing office and factory workers when the third explosion occurred. The explosion threw firefighters from their ladders and factory workers trapped on the roof fell into the rubble. Onlookers were showered with bricks, concrete, plaster, and glass, and windows as far away as three blocks were blown out. The explosion was so powerful that one section of glass block window was launched across the street, where it left an imprint in a brick building.

Following the explosion, the Chicago Fire Department issued a 5-11 alarm that brought 300 firemen to the scene. The massive response was not only due to the severity of the fire, but also because of the number of casualties. Nine individuals, including four firefighters and the Mickelberry’s Company President, were killed and more than seventy people were taken to the hospital. Dozens more with injuries were treated at the scene.

Thomas Powers and Ronald Koziol, “Blast Kills 5, Injures 73,” Chicago Tribune, February 8, 1968.

Harold Remy, “Fireman’s Career Ends in Death,” Chicago Tribune, February 8, 1968.

“Mickelberry Death Toll Goes Up to 8,” Chicago Tribune, February 9, 1968.

“Mickelberry Blast Claims Ninth Fatality,” Chicago Tribune, February 14, 1968.

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Saffron Party's State Unit Planning To Strengthen Base In Order To Contest Future Elections On Its Own Andhra Pradesh is set to witness a tough political fight between its ruling alliance partners TDP and BJP, with the saffron party determined to strengthen its support base in the state and going alone in the future elections.

The BJP leaders participating in the state executive held in Visakhapatnam on Sunday took an unequivocal stand that the party must no longer be seen as a minor partner to the TDP and must grow on its own in the state.

This rather aggressive stance has come on the back of directives issued by the BJP national president Amit Shah that the state unit must be ready to face the elections in future on its own.

“An alliance with the TDP does not mean that we should not grow on our own. Nobody can foresee what the political scenario would be in the state in the coming days.Our national president has told us to be prepared for any eventuality and accordingly, we have resolved to strengthen the party in the state,“ AP BJP spokesperson, Karnati Anjaneya Reddy, said.

More scathing was Narsapuram MP Gokaraju Gangaraju, who said that the BJP wants to break the shackles of alliance with the TDP.“Chandrababu Naidu says in public that we are together, but the ground reality is that the TDP is treating the BJP as its rival. They don't want us to grow and they are suppressing us in every possible way. But, we have taken the challenge and the BJP is going to be a formidable force in AP,“ he said.

The fault lines that the BJP leaders are pointing at is the TDP's attempt to show the Centre in a bad light on the issue of funds and special category status. “The TDP is going around saying that the Centre is not supporting the state government. It is trying to make an issue out of the demand for the special category status for AP.In fact, the Centre has done more than granting the special status and has released Rs 8,000 crore in a span of just 10 months,“ said Gangaraju.

He, instead, blamed the TDP regime for the delay in setting up educational institutions such as IIT, IIM, and AIIMS. He said it is the state government that is yet to provide land and infrastructure for these institutions, though the Centre granted them eight months ago.

Senior BJP leader Kanna Lakshminarayana said the state executive has resolved to go to the people with these issues and effectively counter the TDP's propaganda.“The farmers' plight and drought in the districts of Rayalaseema are going to be the main issues. The state government has done nothing on this front even after the Centre has released funds. As much as Rs 350 crore has been granted for the Rayalaseema districts, but it has not been spent,“ he said, adding that the BJP leaders would tour Rayalaseema, followed by public meetings in coastal Andhra.

The TDP, as is wont, is not going to watch silently as the BJP steps up its campaign. Party president Chandrababu Naidu is said to have instructed his rank and file to organize public meetings and mass contact programmes to counter the BJP campaign. “We don't object if the BJP wants to grow stronger in AP, but it is unfair to blame the TDP for its own underperformance,“ said senior TDP leader Gali Muddu Krishnama Naidu.Insisting that the special category status due to AP was indeed an issue, he said, “The fact of the matter is that the Centre has to deliver on it.“

Meanwhile, commenting on the grant of Rs 8,000 crore for AP, he said it was a regular grant as per the recommendation of the 14th Finance Commission and the Centre could not claim it as a special grant. “On the other hand, the Centre has released just Rs 1,000 crore for the Polavaram project when the requirement is Rs 16,000 crore. And Rs 1,500 crore has been released for the capital city construction when the demand is Rs 20,000 crore,“ he said, adding that the TDP “will also go the people with the facts and figures.“

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Cash crunch dampens festivities

  Markets are deserted as customers keep away
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Rajamahendravaram: Despite the onset of the festive season, ‘Rajamahendravaram market’, the largest in the Godavari districts wears a deserted look. While big business establishments are seeing modest footfalls thanks to the availability of swiping machines with them, small and petty traders have been badly hit by the cash crunch. With liquid cash becoming a precious commodity, customers are unwilling to part with their money for shopping for festivals; rather, they are keen on saving liquid money for more essential things. For those keen on shopping the cashless way, majority of the small traders do not have swiping machines.

The major-affected business in the city is the cloth business. Cloth merchants say they have had only 10 percent business this festive season compared to the previous year.  “Normally, we do business of around Rs 25 lakh per day during the festive season. This time, we have sales of only around Rs 3 lakh per day. Given the cash crisis, people are not keen on spending money for clothes which is something of a luxury in the present situation,” said ‘Bommana’ Raj Kumar, prominent cloth merchant of city.

He added that whatever business was clocked to date was only because of the swiping machines.

The Mahatma Gandhi wholesale cloth market which consists of 500 shops has hardly any transactions as most of the shops have no swiping machines. Normally, around Rs 5 crore worth business takes place daily in the market but this season, the market has little to cheer about with minimal footfalls. It is a similar scenario at the fruit and flower markets. Venkata Rao, a fruit merchant at Kambala Tank fruit market said this has been the worst season in his 25 years of experience. He lamented that fruits were being damaged due to lack of business.

State convener of Chamber of Commerce, Ashok Kumar Jain said that ‘kirana’ stores and small vendors had been badly hit by demonetisation.  Labelling demonetisation as ‘thoughtless and insane’, he said a huge number of daily wage-earners in the city were starving because of it.


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There wasn't a shortage of Unreal Tournament 2004 maps in the retail release, but the nine onslaught maps--out of 100 total--are getting new company today. Two Epic-designed bonus onslaught maps are making their premiere on GameSpot DLX as a part of Microsoft's Windows XP Extras program.

The first, ONS-Ascendancy, takes the battle to the Tarydium crystal mines on the Second Moon of Kaldor Prime. But there's no time to check out the glowing blue crystal formations on this very large map, with fire coming from the Leviathan super tank and other vehicles stationed at the rocky map's half-dozen nodes. ONS-Aridoom is the smaller of the two maps, with rolling sandy terrain and age-old mesas jutting upward. A construction project at the center makes for plentiful defensive positions.

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Oscar Isaacs X-Men: Apocalypse costume will blend practical and digital effects

During his press duties for android drama Ex-Machina, Oscar Isaac spoke out to Yahoo UK about the costume for his titular X-Men: Apocalypse character.

“It’ll be a mix [of practical and digital],” he said. “I haven’t had a script so I haven’t had a chance to look through the script and see what the exact requirements are, but I think it’ll be a mixture of physical, aided with some robotic technology.”

The director of the mutant sequel, Bryan Singer, is known for his unique blend of both techniques employed across the X-Men cinematic franchise. An opposing style to their biggest competitor, Marvel - who rendered flagship villain Thanos solely using digital wizardry - Fox’s superhero adaptations utilise both.

It will be exciting to see how one of Apocalypse’s defining characteristics - the ability to shift form and turn into energy - will appear on the big screen.

Isaac then went on to speak of the lengthy prosthetics process that awaits him:

“After we finish here I’m heading to do a head cast [for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’], which they do often. You spend 3-4 hours with them putting plaster all over your head and they get a sense of what your face is like and what shape your head is, so they can start figuring out the costume and the make up and all that stuff, which is pretty fun.”

The ancient evil is expected to face off against the '80s era X-Men, older and wiser from their appearances in First Class and Days of Future Past.

Production on X-Men: Apocalypse is scheduled to commence shortly in Canada. It hits the big screen 19th May 2016 in the UK and 27th May 2016 in the US.


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FBI Paid Hackers To Crack iPhone. FBI Director James Comey has said his agency bought the tool used to get into the San Bernardino shooters' iPhone 5C. Now it appears that solution came from an outside group that trades, and sells details, on software flaws. The FBI reportedly paid hackers for information that allowed them to break into the iPhone 5C—and bypass the operating system which bricks the smartphone after 10 unsuccessful attempts at guessing its password, says The Washington Post.

VR Movies Instantly. Lucid VR, makers of the LucidCam, nabbed $2.1 million in funding to start producing its 3D 180-degree camera on a wider scale. The firm turned to crowdfunding to push out its first camera—which lets users shoot, then watch the footage immediately on a smartphone with a VR headset. Preorders start at $439.

Buy Milk With Your Tattoo. Everyone wants to get their hands on your dough today. From instant payments through your smartwatch to those through your phone, consumers rarely need to turn to cash. Now you may be able to tattoo (yes, temporarily) a stamp on your skin, that can store a hotel room reservation, concert ticket, credit card data—perhaps even a plane ticket. The technology comes from MC10 and its WiSP platform, which will work with PCH, the firm which recently helped develop L'Oréal's UV wearable patch.

Miitomo Makes Millions. The insanely popular Nintendo social game Miitomo is banking $280,000 a week since launching last month, according to recent data from SurveyMonkey. Users can download and play with the app for free. But extra coins can cost a few dollars, which users can spend on things like new clothes for their mini-Mii.

Google Grants $20M. Google awarded $20 million to 30 firms working on technology to help those living with disabilities. Winners include Ezer Mizion and Click2Speak, which are looking for tools, like eye-tracking options, to let people type without their hands. Google is also working in that space, with its Voice Access beta app, so users can control their Android phones by just speaking aloud.


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Streety: New smart home app lets neighbors share live security cam footage to keep their streets safe

Alistair Charlton 08 January 2018

Your local neighborhood watch is about to get more sophisticated, as smart home company Vivint announces Streety — a smartphone app letting neighbors share and view each other's security camera footage.

Announced at the CES technology show in Las Vegas, Streety is available for iOS and Android. Homeowners with security cameras already installed can hook up their video feeds to the app, then share footage with neighbors when they request it.

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Say a package is stolen from the doorstep of number 12, but that home does not have any security cameras installed. Through Streety, they could ask their neighbors at 10 and 14 — and those at 11 and 13 across the road - to share any footage their cameras might have picked up. This includes regular security cameras, and doorbell cameras.

Streety is a free app and will be available across the US and Canada. Users with Vivint cameras already installed can add live video feeds to the app, then grant their neighbors access to these for live, 24/7 monitoring of their neighborhood. This could help parents keep an eye on their kids, even if they are playing down the road and out of sight from the parents' own windows. Neighbors could also keep live checks on their friend's house while they are on vacation.

Neighbors can share live or recorded footage from their camerasVivint

A messaging function lets neighbors ask each other questions via the Streety app, then ask if one of their cameras picked up any useful footage — after a burglary, for example. Once the camera owner approves the request, the Streety app automatically generates the recorded video clip, ready to be shared with the neighbor and the police if necessary.

Only neighbors within a 300-yard radius of each camera can connect through the Streety app. A "third-party verification service" is used to match neighbor identities and addresses with new users.

Users can share their footage with neighbors who live up to 300 yards awayVivint

The app also lets users with non-Vivint cameras upload and share their security videos with their personal network of Streety users, although these cannot be viewed in real-time. Instead, a Streety user would have to ask their neighbor with non-Vivint cameras to upload footage from a specific time and date to the app before it can be viewed. Being an open platform, Vivint is inviting other security camera makers to integrate their products with the Streety app.

Clint Gordon-Carroll, general manager of cameras at Vivint Smart Home, said: "Streety helps build stronger communities through smarter neighborhoods. As cameras are one of the fastest-growing product segments in the smart home industry, neighbors often ask each other if cameras captured something around their home or on the street. Streety makes it easy for neighbours to request and share video so they can take better action, faster."

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Our typical contract length is 1 year paid upfront. Why? We've found customers that commit to a full year with Candid see better results. We used to offer monthly plans but they did not include ongoing strategy sessions that allowed teams to use the product flexibly. We want to work with brands that share a deep commitment to community and will go the extra mile to see them succeed.

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It's extremely simple, whether you're on Demandware, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, Sitecore, WordPress, or something else. You won't find costly, drawn-out integrations or on-boarding fees here. Our displays install in seconds on any platform and we're happy to offer free installation on all annual plans. Candid was built from the ground up in 2012 for e‑commerce, including deep support for merchandizing, internationalization, and the attribution required to reveal the business impact of earned vs. owned content.

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There are dozens of custom themes and variations of the core Candid displays to choose from. We've seen strong interest in custom skins and will soon be launching a theme store to allow developers and designers to license their themes for others to use. If none of the available themes meet your requirements, your designer can easily build a tailored one or you can have our team implement the design for you.

The other platform said they can do X, Y and Z. Can you do that?

Few have more experience than the Visual Commerce pioneers who launched in 2012. Tier-1 social platform developers operate on a level playing field: we enjoy unfettered access to both the Instagram API and the Facebook Marketing API. We choose to operate a thin/light platform (the "pure play" option) with a focus on revenue optimization for brands, not a comprehensive suite gunning for a larger share of wallet. If you can make the case for a feature we don't have, we'll certainly consider it in the next build (assuming it's not a use-case we're intentionally avoiding).

Why would you intentionally avoid certain use-cases?

We have better visibility than most and stay focused on use-cases that are complimentary to the social platforms and their product roadmaps. Some vendors find workarounds for highly requested features that are often in violation of the terms of service, we prefer to play the long game and avoid gimmicks.

I want to give my team some customization options, can you help?

Absolutely, we keep a recent deck of reference implementations to share — just ask! We obsess over design, branding, and blended displays that don't stand out as 3rd party components. We're constantly amazed at the differentiated displays that partners build to achieve a cohesive, on-brand look that's uniquely their own.

What about data portability?

We love data portability and go to great lengths to make sure customers can export their data. (We’re programmers at heart and believe in open systems and a level playing field.) If you're already using a visual marketing platform, we may be able to automatically import your curated content into Candid too.

Do you only work with Instagram?

No, our strategic alliance is with Instagram because we believe they will dominate the landscape for visual storytelling but we operate a platform agnostic CMS that caters to media across the visual web (Snapchat, Vine, Vimeo, Tumblr, Twitter, etc).

I'm sold on the results but what's the time commitment required for moderation?

We offer a few automation options to simplify moderation and deliver a Content as a Service (CaaS) solution. Brands that choose to do their own should plan for approximately 1-2 hrs/week. If you prefer to keep internal resources focused elsewhere should ask about turnkey moderation services.

What about multi-country and multi-language deployments, do you automate the workflow?

Have you noticed we're Canadian? Yes, we've automated the ability to localize product names and descriptions based on a region’s native language, along with many other internationalization scenarios to support global teams.

We're interested! What's the first step?

All we need is a product feed, ideally one that includes product photos on white backgrounds which improve consistency and can increase conversions.

How do you work with agencies?

Candid thrives on partnerships. We rely on partners for our global reach and offer strong incentives to businesses that help us scale.

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If you're not yet a Candid customer but already using an advanced Visual Marketing platform (similar to Olapic or Curalate) and curious about Candid please get in touch and try the Essentials or Premium for 14-days without a contract or commitment. We'd love your input!

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More than 80 jobs are under threat at an NHS agency in Reading which works to make sure the service gets value for money.

The NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) based in Caversham Road is being restructured and the Department of Health has confirmed jobs could be lost.

The 86 workers at the Reading branch work to ensure the NHS in England makes the best use of its resources by getting the best value for money when buying goods and services so more money can be spent on patient care.

In the past five years, PASA has saved the NHS more than £1 billion, but a review of the organisation could bring about a number of redundancies among its own employees.

As well as the Reading office, there is also a branch in Chester as well as employees in London and home workers.

Gail Stephens, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health, said: “As part of the recommendations of the new commercial operating model for the Department of Health and NHS, some elements and functions of the NHS PASA will be transferred to organisations that can add greater scope, scale and impact to the procurement of goods and services.

“The details behind these proposed transfers are in the process of being developed and it may be some time before final decisions are made.

“As a result of this there may be a number of redundancies, for example where there is duplication of services, however work will be ongoing to minimise these.”


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A Wokingham supermarket has restocked a day centre’s food supplies after a faulty freezer spoiled hundreds of pounds worth of provisions.

Wokingham And District Association for the Elderly (WADE) day centre in Reading Road has thanked Waitrose in Rectory Road for restocking the freezer after an appeal on getwokingham and in The Wokingham Times.

Appeal after freezer fault ruins WADE centre’s food

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VSA Texas Music and Recording project participants will work with professional artists in the music industry learning basic performing skills, how to use equipment such as microphones and PA systems, and digital recording technology through classroom settings, hands-on experience, field trips and site visits.

Purly Gates will be the internship instructor. She is a singer, songwriter and educator. She is a uniquely energetic performer with experience as a professional live musician and commercial recording artist. Purly has worked for over 10 years as a teaching artist with VSA and has specifically worked with the New Media Arts and Internship project for the past 3 years.

Date: March 10 through March 14, 2014
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Pre-departure Support: ELI's expert staff will be happy to assist you with planning your trip

Airport Pickup: Participants are met when they arrive at the airport in Tacloban and brought to their homestay

In-Country Orientation: Each program starts with a 2-3 day orientation to help participants get their feet on the ground and able to navigate the island.

In-country Staff Support: ELI's coordinator in the Philippines has years of experience working with Volunteers She is very resourceful and on call 24/7 in case of emergency.

Accommodations: Participants stay in with local host families and experience the warm hospitality of the Philippines and are provided with home cooked meals.

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District 65 Members Ratify First Contract

Members of IAM District 65 in Fort Drum, NY ratified their first contract with Defense Support Services (DS2) by a 98 percent margin.

The new agreement provides a general wage increase of 3.25 percent, a Lead premium of $2.00 per hour, grievance procedure language, an improved Health and Welfare Benefits Plan and a reduced premium for family coverage of $40.00 per week. The contract also provides union security language, 11 paid holidays and three sick and personal days and the Machinists Custom Choice Worksite Benefits Program.

Having the new contract in place also provides protection for the 240-member unit if their contractor is replaced in a future competition with the government for the work they perform.

“The Negotiating committee worked tirelessly to represent their members and District 65 Business Representative Pete Cooney provided leadership and guidance throughout the negotiations,” said Eastern Territory GVP Lynn D. Tucker, Jr.  “With assistance from the IAM Aerospace Department and support from our members, these negotiations were successful.”


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Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe by Mollie Katzen
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Some of Mollie Katzen's cookbooks are hit or miss, but I've LOVED everything from this one, especially the seasonal frittatas. It's a really wonderful, cheerful, thorough breakfast cookbook packed with recipes ranging from the really simple - fun things to do with fruit and yogurt - to much more complex - crazy breakfast puddings! I consult this one whenever we're having friends over for brunch or just want something a little bit fancier on our own.

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Angela Knight's Mageverse can be confusing, but if you read this short story before any others...this one explains the Mageverse in the simplest, easiest way. In it, a young woman is introduced into the mageverse since she has the potential to become a magi. She is recruited and falls for her sponsor.Good story.

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Allyson James' story "A little Night Music" is great! I've only read her as Jennifer Ashley, and she didn't disappoint here either. I loved the way the Changers and Skinwalker interracted, I LOVED Coyote...the god, yeah the god. His role was hysterical...especially while waiting for the Skinwalker/Alpha of Changers in Mexico to attack them. Coyote offers up a menage, but better than that. You have to read it, it's one of my favorite passages in any book. I'm not typically a fan of stories like this, but it was really well done.

Anya Bast wrote "Sweet Enchantment" and it was very LKH Merry Gentry-ish, but without being confusing or repetative. If you like Laurell K Hamilton, you'll love this story. Bella tries to save the love of her life from execution, even though he rejected and humiliated her in the Seelie Court 30 yrs ago. But he saves her. It seems to be a hint of more to another story maybe? I'll have to look it up.

And in Lora Leigh's Breeds story "A Christmas Kiss" the mating heat between Jessica and Hawke is hot..HAWT! But there's more! Jess' father hates the Breeds and drugged her to give up their secrets since she works security for them. But the betrayal signifies her death. Hawke refuses to believe the betrayal, and luckily for Jess, so does his Alpha. Jess, even drugged, managed to save the 2 female mates of the Alpha and his second before her father's organization tried to kill everyone. Too bad 14 months later, (where the story picks up) that she still hasn't forgiven herself and Hawke still hasn't made her aware that not only does everyone know she's innocent but her life is still in danger! And oh, btw, she's his mate. this would have made a great full-length story. The beginning's a bit confusing and the details of the drug her father gave her aren't clear, but I liked it just the same.
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FlibBityFLooB I happen to love the cover of this book. My husband made fun of me because it was my Christmas wallpaper on my computer desktop for December ;)

Laura the Highland Hussy Lol, I should so do that to annoy hubby;)

Lady Allison What a great review, Laurie! I'm not a huge fan of anthologies, but you made me want to check this one out!

Laura the Highland Hussy Oh cool :)
For sure just the stormwalker prequel, if you plan on reading stormawalker

Lady Allison I do, so good to know :)

Laura the Highland Hussy I've got Firewalker waiting for me :) It's a great series.

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You can’t apply for a new Child Trust Fund because the scheme is now closed. You can apply for a Junior ISA instead.

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You can continue to add up to £4,128 a year to your CTF account. The money belongs to the child and they can only take it out when they’re 18. They can take control of the account when they’re 16.

There’s no tax to pay on the CTF income or any profit it makes. It won’t affect any benefits or tax credits you receive.

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Creating 50,000 new tourism jobs: marketing fund 'on target' to reach £100m

Tourism industry digs deep to match government funds for growth.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The British tourism industry has responded very positively to the Government’s challenge to create a marketing fund of more than £100 million to boost tourism around the forthcoming Royal Weddings, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The four-year marketing campaign, full details of which will be unveiled in the spring, aims to deliver:

  • 1 million extra overseas visitors a year
  • £2 billion more visitor spending the UK
  • 50,000 new jobs across the country

Companies including British Airways, DFDS,, P&O and Radisson Edwardian have pledged cash and payment in kind to help match the £50 million of public money already committed by national tourism agency, VisitBritain

A must-see destination

At a Reception in Downing Street to thank those already involved, Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Last year we challenged British businesses to help us put together the best tourism marketing campaign ever for Britain - something that will make us the must-see destination for visitors from new growth markets in Asia and Latin America, as well as core ones like Europe and the USA. The response has been magnificent, with pledges of cash and kind from companies that mean we are well on the way to our target.”

Jeremy Hunt added: “This is Britain’s moment. A wonderful and unprecedented opportunity to tell the world that we are well and truly back in business, and that there is no better place to take a holiday, not just in order to be part of the big-ticket events of the next two years, but to enjoy everything else we have to offer.

“British companies have dug deep to back us in promoting this idea. And I hope that others will pitch in too - to become part of the global launch to market Britain as quite literally the greatest show on earth.”

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