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Invites you to the First Ever Rikki’s Refuge Annual BBQ & Benefit Golf Tournament

Monday April 14, 2008, 9 AM Shotgun (Registration to Golf 8 AM)
Cannon Ridge Golf Club, 9000 Celebrate Virginia Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (Rt 17 in Stafford)

Golf & Memorial Garden
Tom Sabol, the Chairman of our upcoming Golf Tournament, liked the idea of the Memorial Photo Signs. A lot of you liked that idea too. He was wondering how to place them about the golf course. Then he came up with the idea of a Memorial Garden where they’d all be together. It’s up to you in Memory of and in Honor of Photo Signs for your loved ones, two legged or four and, yes, of course, those special three leggeds.

If you’re coming to the event you may take your photo sign home with you. If not, they’ll move to Rikki’s Memorial Garden in the center of Feline Fields. By the way, it’s about time Candy and Paul will be looking for extra plants and people to help plant and tend the Memorial Garden. If you can’t make the Golf Tournament – and all the fun and excitement we have planned that day for our non-golfing friends – you can claim your photo Signs at Sponsor Appreciation Day.

Buy Your Memorial Photo Sign Now Before Time Runs Out. The event is less than two weeks away and the sign makers need some time …. Memorial Photo Signs are available for a donation of only 5. They are lovely color 12 x 18 display signs. Send a photo and your wording electronically (e-mail, too late for post). Let your friends on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge know you’re thinking of them. After the event, this Memorial Photo Sign is yours to take home and display forever. YOUR sign may say anything you like (hopefully our editing won’t be necessary!)

To Play or To Play
April 14 has been set aside as a day to play. Whether you’re an avid golfer, an amateur player or if you’re like me and Putt Putt is the closest you’ve ever come, the day has been designed for fun.

Vincent, Rikki’s World Famous Spokes Cat for the physically challenged will be there to meet you and to beg for your vote in our April Cats vs Dogs Contest. www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/2259024396/

Duke Thomas Peabody our new Spokes Dog for the visually challenged stepping out for the first time in public. Meet this precious blind boy and listen to his first campaign speech. www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/2259024396/

Nanny Goat, the Almost as Famous as Vincent, Spokes Goat will be there to meet you and beg treats and eat the golf course. She says bar-b-que – who needs extras when there are miles of acres of lush green grass…. Nanny has been very sick the last several days. It looks like she’s on the mend and should be able to make the show and April 14th. Keep your paws crossed and keep up the prayers. www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/2259024394/

Proceeds from the Tournament will be used for Rikki’s Vet Debt to cover Nanny’s recent bills and the routine cost of keeping our 1,207 critters healthy. Please join us for this important event.

Boss Hogette & Howiette of the Washington Redskin Hogettes will be on hand to play, eat, have fun and campaign for the animals. Meet Michael M. Torbert, Boss Hogette, and Howard Churchill, Howiette. And see the fund raising items they’ve donated. www.hogettes.org/events.php?id=488 www.hogettes.org/history.php

Fun without Food. at the door gets you in to visit Vincent, Duke, Nanny and many of the Rikki’s Refuge Human Board Members. We’ll have a Mini Gift Shoppe set up with Rikki’s Wear, crafts and more. Special items have been donated for Raffles, Door Prizes Galore, Silent Auction, Goodie Bags (while supplies last). We’ll have 50/50s and lots of Gift Certificates and Prizes for special events throughout the day. Admittance opens to non-players at 9 am.

Raffles, Door Prizes Galore, Silent Auction – this is just the beginning, donations for this are still coming in, as of now we have the following ready for you.

Gift Certificate from Sittin Pretty Pet Salon
Pottery Creation from Chris Rodriguez
Pottery Creation from Deb Barrett
Gift Basket from Pots & Palettes
Booth Feed Gift Certificate
Liberty Lanes Bowling – Free Game Certificates
Free canoe rental with shuttle from Virginia Outdoor Center
Autographed Washington Redskins Hogettes Poster
Washington Redskins Hogette Bobble Head
Large Gift Basket of Ladies Bath Items
Hand Made Breast Cancer Throw
Free Spaghetti Dinners from the General Store Restaurant in Fredericksburg
Set of Four Porcelain Cat Coffee Mugs
16X20 Photograph of Tiger Woods
Handmade Afghans
Handmade Paw Print Lap Blanket
Chic-Fil-a Gift Certificates
Free Pet Photo Session (w/ a free 8×10 photo) from Magpie Studios owner and premier animal photographer, Kerri Williams (you seen her work in Rikki’s reflections)
Family Membership Package (value over 0.00) from Top Golf Washington
Gift Basket from Olde Towne Pet Resort (value over 0) 5 days Doggie Day Camp and more
Anita’s Mexican Restaurant, Stafford, Gift Certificates
Giant .00 Gift Certificate
Safeway .00 Gift Certificate
Gift Certificates from Wegman’s, Wal-Mart, Target, Subway Sandwich Shop, King Street Blues and more

Ticket to Eat. with reservation in advance gets you a seat at the all you can eat Bar-b-que (vegetarian available, let me know your preference when you reserve). Food service starts about noon and your Ticket to Eat gets you admittance to all the other events (except golf).

Ready to Play in the First Annual Rikki’s Classic Golf Tournament !!! As an individual you can sign up for the game including golf w/cart , range balls, a goody bag, Bar-B-Q and all the fun of the day. Prizes for the Longest Drive – men’s, women’s and seniors — and more. Be a Champion at the First Annual Rikki’s Classic Golf Tournament. Only 5 per player.

Sign Up a Foursome and Get a Discount. All of the above for you and three of your best friends for only 5.

Foursome Raffle – Buys You a Chance to attend the event with three of your best golf buddies. The drawing will be at noon on Thursday, April 10. Buy your tickets now via PayPal.com mail@RikkisRefuge.org, by stopping by the refuge, or contacting your favorite volunteer who is working on a golf tournament. If using the mail, Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960, we must receive it no later than April 9. That’s a 5 value plus a full day of fun for only .

Contact Rikki’s Refuge, 540.854.0870 x2, mail@RikkisRefuge.org, PO Box 1357 Orange Va 22960
or tournament chairman, Tom Sabol – tsabol@dataintegrators.com, 540.850.2268 to sign up, ask questions or get more information.

Socially Conscious Xerox is a major sponsor of Rikki’s Golf Tournament – please remember to leave the reproducing to Xerox – neuter and spay your pet today !!

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#today #news Are ad companies watching me through my webcam?: Okay, so my brother was in the bathroom and I need… http://t.co/Y7JIAfLl – by RealGlobalNews (Real Global News)

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Guest Bathroom Sink & Cabinet


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Glass vessel sink, glass tile backsplash, Ice Stone countertop with recycled glass

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Achla Designs Lily Leaf Bird Bath Ii – Your Price .55 – http://t.co/uqpfeI0l – by petshopbirds (PetShop Birds)

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This might not sound like the best way to save money, especially if you’re planning on remodeling your bathroom. Especially if you would like your bathroom to look new, so how can you save any money, by using recycled bathroom fixtures.

You’re probably not going to hear me talking about faucets, but almost every other part of a bathroom, can be reused and recycled. Let’s start with the bathtubs. Bathtubs can be refinished, or simply cleaned up. A cast-iron bathtub, is usually an extremely durable product and I would imagine, if you found an old one, and the price was right, you could save yourself a few dollars.

Now I’m not talking about the cheaper bathroom cabinets, that are assembled after you purchase them from IKEA or your local home improvement center, I’m talking about solid wood bathroom cabinets. I’m talking about cabinets made from Oak, Maple, or even cherry woods.

If you’re interested in saving money, but don’t mind putting a little bit of your own hard work into refinishing or simply cleaning up these products, you could find yourself in bathroom recycle heaven.

Keep this in mind, the next time you’re thinking about purchasing an expensive cast-iron bathtub, cabinets, mirrors and even tile. There are plenty of architectural salvage places popping up all over the United States, as demand continues to grow for their products.

Make sure that you don’t buy something that is damaged. If you don’t really know what your looking at you might want to rethink this process.

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Houzz – Home Design, Decorating and Remodeling Ideas and Inspiration, Kitchen and Bathroom Design http://t.co/wtkW4tCf – by myhouseidea (houseidea)

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The Facilities Show, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 15 May 2012

According to the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) slip accidents represent the highest proportion of all workplace accidents and cost UK employers some ?512million each year in lost productivity. To meet this growing problem, Slip Guardian has been launched by Surface Control Ltd., at the Facilities Show 2012. The product of over 25 years practical experience, Slip Guardian utilises the latest microprocessor technology to make the proactive measurement and monitoring of floor surfaces as easy and convenient as cleaning them.

Mark Collins, managing director of Surface Control said, Company owners and managers have a legal responsibility to ensure a safe environment for their staff and customers that includes ensuring that floor surfaces are safe and slip resistant. But until the public launch of Slip Guardian it has been time consuming and expensive to proactively guard against ubiquitous slip hazards. Testing is usually only carried out by specialist consultants using heavy and difficult-to-use equipment and ironically, most floor inspections are performed forensically, after an accident has occurred and whilst the lawyers have their meters running.

Slip Guardian has been designed for ease of use, with a compact and lightweight form factor. The new device enables the accurate and convenient assessment of slip hazards by almost anyone who has been through a simple and straightforward half-days training. The low-cost system has been priced attractively to encourage any business to make slip hazard testing and recording a part of its ongoing safety and maintenance regime. Slip Guardian therefore enables all businesses from retail and industrial premises to hotels and restaurants to be proactive when dealing with floor safety.

How does Slip Guardian work?

Slip Guardian measures floor coefficient of resistance (CoE) and converts it to slip resistance value (SRV). The new device provides SRV for most floors in most places: from commercial kitchens and washrooms, to bathrooms and leisure centres, Slip Guardian will provide effective results on wet and dry surfaces in open places and enclosed spaces. It will even work in the bath or shower!

Readings can be recorded locally via Slip Guardians LED display, or they can be stored electronically in memory and downloaded to a computer using a built-in data port. Slip Guardian measurements embody the testing principles of UKSG and the equipment conforms to BS 7976. Slip Guardian has been tested and evaluated by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), Watford, UK.

Measure and record to establish the best steps

Slip Guardian brings industry experience and technology together to make it convenient and straightforward to establish a track record for floor safety. In addition to simplifying the process of performing accurate measurements and monitoring, Surface Control also provides a unique online portal where results can be stored and reported.

Visibility of the data which is generated and stored by Slip Guardian enables companies to track progress towards better risk management of slip hazards. This establishes an audit trail of testing, and demonstrates best practice in floor safety and accident avoidance – good working habits together with an accountable system demonstrates a serious approach to safety. It also provides the information needed to build an action plan where improvement is needed.

Further details about Slip Guardian can be obtained by visiting Surface Control on stand L10 (Hall 2) at the Facilities Show, NEC May 15th – 17th, by telephone on +44 (0) 5601 290240, or by visiting the companys website: http://www.surfacecontrol.com.

Press Contacts:

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mark.collins(at)surfacecontrol(dot)com

Looker Marketing Communications

Tom Shearer

PR(at)looker(dot)co(dot)uk

About Surface Control

Surface Control Limited is a UK technology business specialised on the development of integrated hardware and software systems to improve floor safety. The companys products include Slip Guardian, a highly portable and accurate, low-cost and user-friendly system for the monitoring and control of floor surfaces. Prior to its nationwide launch at the Facilities Show 2012, Slip Guardian has been rigorously tested in niche markets to ensure its applicability and reliability in a variety of environmental conditions. The introduction of Slip Guardian represents a major step forward in the reduction of slip injuries, lost productivity and compensation costs. Surface Control works in close collaboration with the Building Research Establishment (BRE), and includes amongst its investors Trevor Baylis brands (http://www.trevorbaylisbrands.com).

Editors Notes:

The introduction of the European DIN 51130 Slip Standard for commercial and public areas and the C1028 Standard in the United States of America are being vigorously enforced and compensation claim sizes are growing.

The HSE which has adopted the European DIN 51130 test standard, recently provided statistics indicating that there is a slipping accident at work every 3 seconds, many of which result in absence from work. Furthermore, the HSE now state that the duty of care imposed on a company under current legislation can be applied to the directors, general manager or supervisor of the area and that neglect of such duty can lead to a personal as well as corporate prosecution in the event of an accident.

Additionally, the HSE (and other worldwide bodies) have strict conditions that the owners of floors, used by employees and the general public, must ensure the surface is safe for use in wet and dry conditions. Businesses have a legal obligation to ensure that floor surfaces are safe and slip resistant. Failure to do so could not only be the cause of serious injury, but could also result in expensive legal action. Other statistics include:

????Financial costs to UK employers alone total ?512million per annum for loss of employee production due to slips at work
????The cost to the National Health Service is ?133 million per annum treating 10,500 individuals for serious broken bones due to slips
????Slips, trips & falls accounted for 698,336 bed days in 2002/03 but accidents involving car occupants accounted for only 82,395
????More major injuries in manufacturing and in the service sectors than any other cause.
????Insurance claims and compensation has reached ?800 million per annum for slip related accidents.

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