In 1980 RPM begat Spinoff which in 1984 mutated into On the Wire, now the longest running continuous alternative music show on UK radio - and due to celebrate its 25th anniversary in September 2009 with a month-long extravaganza of special extended shows and guests from both Lancashire and across the globe.

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It has a life on its own, and intelligently decides in a continuous way what to show to you and how to assemble the video.

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Rather, being able to show strong revenue and profits, and continuous growth, adds tremendous value to your company.

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In addition to smart hiring and timely termination, a leader can show respect for employees with thoughtful on-boarding and continuous coaching.

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The spectrum of light that emerges from such a container will show a series of dark lines interrupting what would be a continuous rainbow.

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But Mr Horspool's achievement is to show the sheer extent to which rebellion in its many different shapes and forms has been a continuous and conscious tradition shaping the behaviour of both the ruled and their rulers.

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