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New superintendent E. Wayne Gent draws salary and pension

Palm Beach Post - Feb 19, 2012
Superintendent E. Wayne Gent, 57, is in his second stint with the district and can earn another pension. Several officials said they're fine with it. By Allison Ross New Superintendent E. Wayne Gent is on a noteworthy list: once-retired government ...

Belgian First Division wrap: Gent held by Lokeren

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Soccerway - Feb 18, 2012
Gent missed an opportunity to move into second place in the Belgian First Division after being held to a 1-1 draw at Lokeren on Saturday. Gent missed an opportunity to move into second place in the Belgian First Division after being held to a 1-1 draw ...

Powers of example: D-Y's Gent, Rolfe attend Women in Sports Day

Wicked Local - Feb 17, 2012
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School seniors Alexandra Gent, left, and Allison Rolfe represented their school's female athletes at the Massachusetts Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports Day Feb. 3 at Boston's Faneuil Hall.

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Design Museum Gent: History and Collections

The Design Museum Gent is internationally renowned for its collection of furniture and objects from the 1600s up until today. Its works span in taste and philosophy from an ornate eighteenth-century wooden chandelier by the Ghent sculptor J.F. Allaert to an assortment of radical industrial and decorative objects by the contemporary Italian designer Ettore Sottsass. The museum's special pride is its Art Nouveau collection, which features work by prominent Belgians like Henry van de Velde, Victor Horta and Paul Hanker alongside foreign designers like Josef Hoffman and Otto Wagner of the Vienna Secession.
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Lichtfestival Gent 2011 HD - Festival of Lights Ghent - Fête des lumières Gand

From Thursday 27 January until Saturday 29 January 2011 the Festival of Lights took place in the historical city centre of Ghent. The event spotlighted the prestigious Ghent light plan. The international network LUCI awarded the "City People Light Award" to the city of Ghent in 2004. At different unique locations lightning artists presented their work. Visitors followed a 5 km walking route where they could admire the work of about 20 national and international artists such as Rafaël Lozano Hemmer, Alberto Garutti, Pablo Valbuena and Dirk Braeckman; light designers, cultural partners and the art education in Ghent. The route followed the water along many historical places and monuments. This particular sequence was captured at the Old Post Office building (today : Post Plaza) on the 'Korenmarkt', displaying a fabulous scenic 3D light beam & sound show entitled 'on dirait que..' by Spectaculaires - Les allumeurs d'images. www.spectaculaires.fr

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Gent, City of Arts and History

Short overview of the historical city center of Gent (Belgium), prominent Flemish Arts City and home to Belgium's largest University, nominated third most authentic historical destination worldwide according to a poll on 280 eminent academic experts initiated by the Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations and published in the prestigious National Geographic Traveler Magazine, known for its attractive photography and in-depth travel journalism, Ghent appears preeminently on the list, ranking third on 109 of the most authentic travel destinations worldwide with a score of 81 as the only Belgian city to comply with the strict criteria of historical authenticity and uniqueness as well as the ability to harmonize a rich cultural heritage with a lively local community. Ghent is preceded only by Austria's Wachau Valley and the area around the Rideau Canal in Ontario, Canada. Ghent is, however, the highest ranking city on the list. This is praise indeed as Ghent has done better than such prestigious destinations as Lyon, York, Dublin, Istanbul, Cape Town and Munich. The report further highlights: "An interesting range of cultural experiences: churches, medieval castle, museums and rich painting collections, well-preserved and -presented." "A gloriously eclectic city, with an excellent mix of old and new buildings. Needs to work on interpretation and signing to explain and thus help conserve its treasures. Much improved fabric." "Unlike its neighbour Bruges, Ghent has ...

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