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Need a DVD ripper to rip your favorite DVD movies to video format? WinX DVD Ripper will be given away this Saturday. Why not go to giveawayofftheday to get this free license DVD ripper right away?

Digiarty Software, the leader in digital media software, today announced that the giveaway of WinX DVD Ripper will be launched this Saturday on July 4, 2009. With one day free WinX DVD Ripper offer, users can download the best valued DVD ripping software without any limitations. Read more…

Popular Chinese-English dictionary nciku has outdone itself again, this time with a visual makeover of its website and big improvements on its widely-used learning features.

Known for its refreshingly modern interface, nciku has revamped the website to look even sleeker and more user-friendly. Instead of having to search for links to different features, they are now all prominently displayed on the home page in clearly designated sections so users can search and find exactly what they’re looking for. Read more…

New Max Fun Max Value tickets
Devon’s Crealy has launched two new value tickets to help visitors have even more family fun for their money.

Until July 12th, Crealy’s new Early Summer Sunday Saver tickets are available to purchase in advance by telephone or online, saving visitors £3 per person. Crealy has also launched a Max Fun Ticket, which includes admission, lunch and vouchers to spend at the attraction. Read more…

When someone goes into a store seeking a fashion accessory, does the phrase “belt buckles” come to mind? Not terribly likely. However, a belt buckle can be much more than the old fashioned western style buckle that most people think of when this is mentioned. In fact, CandyFusion carries a line of fashion forward belt buckles designed for a new generation. If we take a look at what the belt buckle does for an ensemble, we can clearly see how it can be a helpful fashion tool. Various styles, colors, and many more options are now available to purchase.

Belt buckles can vary in fashion now, from something classic and less bold, to the wild and crazy. For example, a young teen who is trying to express himself through various clothing styles could use a belt buckle with a character or a retro buckle. A young lady might be looking for something pretty, sparkly, pink perhaps. Maybe she goes for a less conforming style and wants a big scary buckle. Another person may want one that lights up, one that spins around, or one that’s studded. The possibilities are almost endless considering the many options now available today.

Someone may want to wear a belt buckle for many reasons. One may feel it pulls the accessories of the outfit together. Perhaps another person likes to jazz up the waistline with something interesting. Others may like to draw in some attention, or to have something that even works as a conversation starter. Some of today’s fashion accessories are hilarious, including some of the buckles. There are many reasons why someone would use a belt buckle, from fashion to trend to staying away from the trend! However, they are certainly not limited to the classic ideals of belt buckles.

At CandyFusion, the variety of belt buckles as today’s newest fashion accessory is amazing. Candy Fusion’s category listing of belt buckle types include Bargain Belt Buckles, Belts, Bottle Opener Buckles, Car Belt Buckles, Character Buckles, Diamante Belt Buckles, Eagle and Funny Belt Buckles, LED and LED Fusion Buckles, Lighter Belt Buckles, Music Buckles, Name Buckles, Skull Buckles, Spinner Buckles, Studded and Retro Buckles, and Hip Hop Belt Buckles. Some of them are even functional! The choices are incredible. Everyone is sure to find one they like from www.candyfusion.com with this kind of selection, style, and fun available!

Wimbledon Athletics Track will play host to the bounciest event of the summer when a charity event looks to bring-back the classic 1980’s toy for a Spacehopper-thon. International volunteering charity ICYE Volunteering Abroad is inviting participants to an off-the-wall, fun-filled day of spacehopper themed events to raise money and awareness for the projects supported by their volunteers.

Spacehopper fans will be flocking to Wimbledon on Saturday 20th June, with the fun starting at 14:00. The day will combine team and individual games such as spacehopper slalom and a triple bounce, cumulating with a sponsored endurance hop – how long can you bounce for? All those who take part in this big-fun event will receive their very own spacehopper after registering on the charity’s fundraising website.

Event organiser and ICYE Long-term Sending Coordinator Jenny Williams said, “The Spacehopper-thon is a unique event combining bouncy spacehopper fun with a serious message. ICYE volunteers support some of the most vulnerable communities both overseas and here in the UK and we hope to be able to raise awareness of the amazing work of our volunteers whilst having fun at the same time.”
All proceeds from the day’s event will be donated to ICYE Volunteering Abroad to promote youth development, greater intercultural awareness and peace through the provision of supported voluntary placements and youth exchanges in a range of social, educational and environmental projects across the world. As a member of the International ICYE Federation, with over sixty years experience of volunteering, ICYE volunteers work at a variety of projects from supporting disabled people here in the UK to volunteering with street children in Bolivia and promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in Uganda.
The perfect summer event to share with a group of friends, all participants of the Spacehopper-thon must pre-register for the event at www.justgiving.com/spacehopperthon. A £10 donation is required and participants will receive a fundraising pack and a free spacehopper. For more information please call Jenny on 0207 681 0983 or email international@icye.org.uk.

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Notes for the editor
ICYE UK promotes wider life experiences, personal development and greater intercultural awareness through the provision of supported voluntary placements in a range of social, educational and environmental projects that directly benefit local communities in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Operating within an international network of locally managed ICYE organizations, ICYE UK encourages inter cultural understanding and cooperation through the exchange of people and ideas.
The Spacehopperthon will take place on Saturday 20th June at Wimbledon Athletics Track, Home Park Road
LONDON, SW19 7HX.
Press and photographers are welcome to on the day – please pre-arrange in advance by contacting Jenny Williams on 0207 681 0983.
For more information about ICYE please call 0207 681 0983 or visit www.icye.org.uk

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Residents in South Westminster experienced a fun filled day at the Westminster Boating Base on Monday 30th March. With a host of taster sessions on offer from Yoga to drawing, Silk Painting to ESOL advice there was something for everyone.

Westminster resident Christina Barker came along with her three year old daughter Lucy to take part in the drawing and family workshop. She says; “I think the workshops were very enjoyable, I’ve attended a few other WAES family workshops in the past and found them to be very good”.

Fred Simpson an elderly resident living on the Churchill Gardens Estate in South Westminster said; “ When I found out about the Open Day I thought I’d come along and try the Silk Painting, I’ve made some lovely greeting cards – it’s been very interesting”.

The Open Day was organised by Ann Tucker, Community Partnership Worker at WAES who worked tirelessly on trying to arrange a venue for the event. Ann said; “Westminster Boating Base is a great location. Hopefully the Open Day would have enabled people get a taste of the range of courses we offer at WAES”.

The Open Day was apart of continuing efforts by WAES to offer classes in the community and build partnerships with local organisations in order to deliver a more cohesive and accessible form of learning for everyone in the community.

Entrepreneurs Mary Kerr and Damian Samuels have launched a new business, Santa in London, which will provide at-home visits by Santa and one of his elves to exclusive clients in London.

Tired of queuing in a department store for five minutes with a tired, overworked Santa? Need something new and unexpected to wow the kids? Well, this winter Santa is coming to London – and you don’t need to leave the comfort of your own living room to see him. Through the new business Santa In London, he and one of his elves will come to your home or party and give your family a memorable experience they will cherish forever.

Santa In London (www.santainlondon.com) is a new business created by partners Mary Kerr and Damian Samuels, and active during the Christmas season, from Nov. 3rd to Dec. 24th inclusive. Their Santa and Elf have years of experience entertaining children, and have appeared in the famous Selfridges Grotto in 1995, 1996 and 2007, as well as in Bentalls and Debenhams and on television shows including BBC’s Ready Steady Cook and Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast. Read more…