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In the News (Fri 27 Nov 09)

  
  Woodbine Springs : Today's Life Solutions / Entertainment / MovieWeb
For nearly fifteen years, no one has seen a single worker going in or coming out of the factory, or caught a glimpse of Willy Wonka himself, yet, mysteriously, great quantities of chocolate are still being made and shipped to shops all over the world.
When only little Charlie Bucket is left, Willy Wonka reveals the final secret, the absolute grandest prize of all: the keys to the factory itself.
Long isolated from his own family, Wonka feels it is time to find an heir to his candy empire, someone he can trust to carry on with his life's work and so he devised this elaborate contest to select that one special child.
www.woodbinesprings.com /index.php?pageId=tls&action=article&itemId=2796   (838 words)

  
 Worcester, Worcestershire - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Poet and Author, Reverend Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy famously known as Woodbine Willy was for some time the Vicar of St. Pauls Church in the City.
He rose to fame during World War I when he became an army chaplain, his sermons and poetry helping boost morale to the troops.
He aquired his nickname from his habit of handing out of "Woodbine" Cigarrettes to the men in the trenches.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /worcester,_england.htm   (709 words)

  
 PonyPlayer.ca » 2005 » June   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He apparently was thrown to the ground head-first and suffered minor damage to his face, mostly in the form of fl eyes.
Friday, June 17 - During the end of race 5 at Woodbine, #7 TORRENTIAL STAR, a 4-year-old bay gelding by Torrential, collapsed at the back of the pack, face first, and thudded to the ground.
I think he’ll be in the fight all the way to the wire tonight, but will be just short of the top 2 as they cross the wire.
www.ponyplayer.ca /2005/06/page/4   (1737 words)

  
 Worcester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Charles Hastings, founder of the British Medical Association lived in Worcester for most of his life - the newly built Worcestershire Royal Hospital stands in a road named in his honour.
He acquired his nickname from his habit of handing out of "Woodbine" Cigarettes to the men in the trenches.
Sculpter Sir Thomas Brock, most famous for the Imperial Victoria Memorial in London was born here.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Worcester%2C_England   (981 words)

  
 Welcome to Padiham . Anecdotes
Then there was "Woodbine Willy", who also lived top o` town, in a house all the rooms of which he had papered entirely of Woodbine cigarette packets, having smoked the entire contents himself.
For this remarkable feat a representative from a well-known tobacco manufacturer arranged to reward Willy for his loyalty to the weed and arrived at his humble home somewhere behind the church, bearing a cheque and accompanied by a press agent to record the ceremony.
Unfortunately, they found that poor Willy had suddenly stopped smoking on account of having died the day before, something apparently having been wrong with his lungs.
www.padihamlife.co.uk /anecdote_3.htm   (122 words)

  
 Thoroughbred Times: News Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
California-based sire Walter Willy (Ire) was represented by his first stakes winner on Wednesday when two-year-old filly Miss Nicolie surged into the lead from four wide heading into the stretch and drifted in but drew clear to her first career victory in the $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for California-bred two-year-old fillies at Del Mar.
Fasig-Tipton, in its first year managing the Woodbine auction, reported sales of 151 yearlings in the session for a total of $4,026,053, with an average price of $26,663 and median of $22,515.
She was runner-up to John and Glen Sikura’s unbeaten dual stakes winner Handpainted in her career debut on May 18, then defeated maidens in her next start on July 6, only to finish fourth behind Handpainted in her last start in the Ontario Debutante Stakes on August 11.
www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnewsarchive/ttodaysnewsviewarchive.asp?ArchiveDate=09/04/2002   (7824 words)

  
 Newsletter: March 2002
Reade finished 9th in the trainer standings at Woodbine with 38 wins at Woodbine and another 5 races at Fort Erie for a 20% win average.
Having won the groom of the week award 10 times in 2002, she was the leading choice for the honour of groom of the year.
Her first start was a maiden allowance race where she had some trouble at the gate and spotted the field 4 lengths in a 5-furlong race.
www.readebaker.com /html/news/dec2002.html   (3108 words)

  
 Woodbine Willy Definition / Woodbine Willy Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He was nicknamed 'Woodbine Willy' during World War IWorld War I (also known as the First World War, the Great War, the War of the Nations, and the "War to End All Wars") was a world conflict occurring from 1914 to 1918.
Chemical weapons were used for the first time, the first mass bombardment of civilians from the sky was executed, and some of the century's first large-scale civilian massacres took place during the war.
[click for more] for giving Woodbine cigarettes along with spiritual aid to injured and dying soldiers.
www.elresearch.com /Woodbine_Willy   (486 words)

  
 '492. Dialogue Song—Philly and Willy' :: A poem by Robert Burns :: PoetryConnection.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
O Willy, aye I bless the grove Where first I own’d my maiden love, Whilst thou did pledge the Powers above, To be my ain dear Willy.
The milder sun and bluer sky That crown my harvest cares wi’ joy, Were ne’er sae welcome to my eye As is a sight o’ Philly.
The woodbine in the dewy weet, When ev’ning shades in silence meet, Is nocht sae fragrant or sae sweet As is a kiss o’ Willy.
www.poetryconnection.net /poets/Robert_Burns/9873   (369 words)

  
 Maryland BC
IEAH Stables et al's WILLY O' THE VALLEY (Will's Way) surged clear in the final yards of the $189,000 Maryland Breeders' Cup H. (G3) Saturday to pick up his third-consecutive victory and his first for conditioner Richard Dutrow, Jr.
The latter briefly held a slight advantage, but relinquished that to Willy o'the Valley in the closing stages of the six-furlong contest, who stopped the timer in 1:09 4/5 under Edgar Prado over a Pimlico track labeled fast.
Willy o'the Valley improved his record to 13-6-3-1 with his first stakes score and increased his earnings to $288,743.
www.tsnhorse.com /cgi-bin/editorial/article.cgi?id=1521   (286 words)

  
 PonyPlayer.ca » NEWS n' INFO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It’s good to try her against better competition, as the local Woodbine older mare division seemingly can’t compete with her at route distances.
Yes, it would be easier to stay home and “take the money”, but these periodic trips south to test tougher waters could help increase her broodmare value when she retires.
The Score is nationally televising the bulk of Sunday’s races from Woodbine and Fort Erie between 12noon-4pm.
www.ponyplayer.ca /category/past-news-posts/page/2   (1945 words)

  
 RPO -- Selected Poetry of Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy (1883-1929)
Volunteering as an army chaplain in World War I, Studdert Kennedy earned the nickname Woodbine Willy for his habit of giving Woodbine cigarettes to soldiers in distress.
He served with the 46th, 24th, and 42nd Infantry Divisions and was awarded the Military Cross for risking his life to comfort the wounded at Messines Ridge.
During the war Woodbine Willy wrote verses for soldiers in the trenches.
eir.library.utoronto.ca /rpo/display/poet413.html   (328 words)

  
 Thoroughbred Times: News Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Woodbine Live!—a $310-million project that is expected to be completed by the end of 2007—also will feature cinemas and a multi-level performance hall.
Taco Willy, sent off at odds of 14-to-1, drew away from seven rivals inside the sixteenth-pole to register a 1 ½-length win in the sixth race on Wednesday at the Sonoma County Fair at Santa Rosa, the first turf race ever run on the Northern California fair circuit.
Marcutio assumed control from 6-to-5 favorite Califo in midstretch but Taco Willy, who had saved ground throughout under Barrington Harvey, moved through along the fence to win going away in 1:43.32 over a firm course.
www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnewsarchive/ttodaysnewsviewarchive.asp?ArchiveDate=07/28/2005   (7004 words)

  
 woodbine - OneLook Dictionary Search
Woodbine, woodbine : UltraLingua English Dictionary [home, info]
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Words similar to woodbine: american ivy, genus lonicera, lonicera, lonicera periclymenum, parthenocissus quinquefolia, virginia creeper, more...
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 OWLS Links for Librarians: Special Needs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Willy talks about her illness and exhibits strength and courage as she learns to cope with its symptoms and the side effects of treatment, to put up with classroom taunts, and to find fun and friendship.
This thoroughly revised and expanded guide to the terminology used in the early intervention field benefits not only parents and therapists, but also the day care and preschool professionals who need information about the disabilities and health care needs of the children they care for.
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www.owls.lib.wi.us /info/links/special/special_needs_bib.htm   (7110 words)

  
 Woodbine Cigar - racing horse thoroughbred ndxlocout times archive sports news millionaires jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Obituaries Charlotte A. KoffEntombment was at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport.
He was a retired employee of the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
Hakucho, by Raise a Cup, was an allowance winner at Woodbine and has...
woodbine.nj.city-list.com /cigar.htm   (456 words)

  
 O DATA002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Willy Gaston BOHEZ a resident of Wallaceburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the age of 67.
Willy was a retired owner of RBM Contractors who loved the outdoors, spending time with his nephews and was an avid woodworker and gardener.
Family and Friends will gather at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home, 8911 Woodbine Avenue (3 lights north of Hwy 7), Markham 905-305-8508 on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., with a Celebration Service of George's life in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m.
www.ogs.on.ca /ogspi/200oo/2005o002.htm   (9171 words)

  
 MU News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Holiday memories generate so many memories that are impossible to evaluate and members were eager to share their own.
As Woodbine Willy once wrote, "God gave us memories that we might have June's roses in December" -a very apt thought to sum up the afternoon.
Helen Paley opened a lively discussion about what our children read or watch in the media, and whether we can help them to avoid the pressure of having impossible expectations about their own lives, their friendships and their bodies.
www.stnicholaskenilworth.org.uk /mu_news.htm   (820 words)

  
 Re: Question for Tuesday, March 15   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
One poem that especially struck me was "War" by Woodbine Willy.
When I was reading it I noticed that it makes the most chronological sense to read it backwards in pairs of lines.
I think the author of this poem greatly conveys that as well in that the chronological order of this poem is backwards.
www4.gvsu.edu /pozzig/european_civ2/forum/_disc1/00000216.htm   (148 words)

  
 About Smoke Gets in Your Eyes | Abbeville Press
In 1888 the firm of W. and H. Wills bought a Bonsack and launched Britain's first machine-made brands, Wild Woodbine and Cinderella, both of which linked heritage with modernity in their designs.
Memories of stealing a moment's peace in the trenches by finding the crouching lion (camel's back), the naked lady (camel's side), or the man with the erection (camel's front leg and shoulder) would translate into brand loyalty once the war was over.
Among British soldiers, a pack of Woodbines was the desired tobacco ration, and there was even a legendary cigarette-dispensing priest known as Woodbine Willy.
www.abbeville.com /Products/Excerpt/0789206404Excerpt.htm   (8048 words)

  
 UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup - PittsburghLIVE.com
So after a shock in the first "jewel" of the Triple Crown and a scare in the second, the third leg could feature a classic confrontation.
Willy o'the Valley used a late move to win Saturday's $200,000 Maryland Breeders' Cup Handicap by 1 length over With Distinction.
Willy o'the Valley, a 4-year-old son of Will's Way, broke from the far outside in the eight-horse field, raced five-wide into the stretch and endured some contact before prevailing.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/hs2000/s_337141.html   (3171 words)

  
 Press Releases
Its most famous member to date was The Rev Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, better known as Woodbine Willie, an Army Chaplain who earned his nickname by handing out Woodbine cigarettes to soldiers in the trenches of World War 1.
Its most famous member to date was World War 1 hero the Rev Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, known as Woodbine Willie for his habit of handing out cigarettes to frontline soldiers.
The ICF's most famous member to date was Woodbine Willy (The Rev Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy), an Army Chaplain who earned his nickname by handing out Woodbine cigarettes to soldiers in the trenches of World War 1.
www.icf-online.org /press_releases.htm   (2660 words)

  
 Welcome to Padiham . Anecdotes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Those were the days when deformities were referred to quite freely...
Then there was "Woodbine Willy", who also lived top o` town, in a house all the rooms of which he had...
In all the Lancashire cotton towns before and after the Great War, there was always a "dummy" to be found...
www.riverribble.co.uk /anecdotes.htm   (199 words)

  
 UKAuthors - To A Once Trusted Friend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I once went a dinner where the late Willy Rushton, of Private Eye fame was the guest speaker.
I'm a bit uncertain whether the garden is the one in Butterfly, another recent poem.
My apologies to you Mr Woodbine, and I would like to tell you that I liked both of these poems so much - but my head and my memory are amush
www.ukauthors.com /article3891.html   (1680 words)

  
 A History of Navacrek
One of the men determined to overcome this and free the way for communication between the ranks was a chaplain by the name of Rev. P.B. Clayton.
Reverend Clayton was known affectionately by his friends as Tubby Clayton, but was “Willy Woodbine” to the troops - the result of his regular visits to the trenches, distributing much-coveted Woodbine cigarettes.
Together with his friend Neville Talbot, he approached the High Command and convinced them to commandeer a large house for the duration of the war.
www.dc-wd.org /navacrek.htm   (1077 words)

  
 Trench Poetry and Songs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
A large amount of "trench poetry" and songs was also written by ordinary soldiers (or at least in the style of), often published in trench newsletters and the like.
One of the best known of these writers was 'Woodbine Willy', actually Revd.
Geoffrey Kenedy MC, CF, who served in the war as a padre.
www.oucs.ox.ac.uk /ltg/projects/jtap/tutorials/intro/trench   (102 words)

  
 Thoroughbred Times: News Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Brighton Ridge, a son of Touch Gold, is winless in three career starts, including his next-to-last finish among six in the Plate Trial Stakes at Woodbine on May 31 in his most recent start.
With five seasons under his belt, six-year-old Del Mar Show, also a son of Theatrical, is the most prolific stakes winner of the King Edward’s nine-horse field.
The daughter of Dynaformer captured the second division of the Natalma Stakes (G3) at Woodbine last September prior to her seventh-place finish in the Frizette Stakes (G1) on October 5.
www.thoroughbredtimes.net /todaysnewsarchive/ttodaysnewsviewarchive.asp?ArchiveDate=06/13/2003   (6089 words)

  
 Thoroughbred Times: News Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Inclement weather in the Toronto area has forced Woodbine to cancel live racing for Friday.
Shotgun Willy won the Gold Cup Chase Showcase Handicap at Haydock on March 1.
The Irish three-year-old highweight in 2002, Ballingarry (Ire) enters the Arcadia unraced since his disappointing seventh-place finish to High Chaparral (Ire) in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) on October 26 at Arlington Park.
www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnewsarchive/ttodaysnewsviewarchive.asp?ArchiveDate=04/04/2003   (8107 words)

  
 dBmagazine.com.au
Sure, I have my say about the hype machine that emanates from record labels to infiltrate the music media, but generally if it's good, surely somebody somewhere would have heard of it.
Happily, there are exceptions, and one of these is Woodbine, an incredible English three-piece whose second album 'Best Before End' is a sparkling example of pop purity, an enchanting record with a lot of beauty and a slight element of the bizarre.
Finally, even though they are still a struggling little welfare-aided band, is there any chance Woodbine will be coming over to Australia any time soon?
www.dbmagazine.com.au /358/iv-Woodbine.shtml   (652 words)

  
 The world of work
This is now known as the Industry Churches Forum (I.C.F.) and reflects a commitment by Christians to the wider industrial community.
A leading figure in interpreting the Christian faith in an industrial society was Geoffrey Studdart Kennedy (known as “Woodbine Willy”).
Since the 1950s, there has been a growth in Industrial Chaplaincy, pioneered in Sheffield by Ted Wickham.
www.bunbury.org.uk /Parish_Link/2000/june00/millenium.htm   (285 words)

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