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the youth get busy with face paints,
ghosts, ghouls, goblins, warlocks,
witches and wizards run amok.
Casting spells wherever they roam,
hammering on doors to see if we're home.
Carving pumpkins, scary faced,
masked children giving chase.
Bobbing for apples, fork-in-mouth secure,
crafty and cunning the fruit to procure.
Halloween dark and sweet,
with Toffy Pops we looked for a treat.
Fake choc, cardboard base, they made us sick,
less of a treat, more of a trick!
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museums of art: Canada and Mexico
The National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa) holds that country's foremost public art collection. In Mexico City the major collections are the Palace of Fine Art and the National Museum of Anthropology , which houses a vast treasure of Mexican art and important archaeological discoveries as well as a superb ethnographic collection.
- Introduction
- The United States
- Canada and Mexico
- Middle East and Asia
- Great Britain and Ireland
- Continental Europe
- Bibliography
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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A payday loan or cash advance is a quick and easy way to bridge your cash needs between pay days without a credit check. It is a small short-term loan that can range from $100 up to $1,500. The money can be electronically deposited and repaid from your checking account on mutually agreed upon dates.
Over the last year or so there has been a huge increase in Payday loan websites. I receive mail from at least 1 or 2 each day. My buddy mentioned a site that he participates with PaydayLoanQuotes.com that offers Faxless Payday Loans, Multiple Quotes, and a nice calculator. This allows you to compare sites and fees and see which one will work best for you. If you find yourself in an immediate need of cash and know you will have the ability in the very near short term to repay then check out the site and get some quotes.
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HTC have just announced their next-generation high-end smartphone the HTC Sensation.
The Sensation sports a 4.3-inch S-LCD with qHD (960×540) resolution. The front of the LCD features a contoured glass along the entire edge of the screen, unlike the Nexus S.
The handset runs on the latest version of Sense which packs a lot of new features including widgets on the lock screen and new full screen widgets with animations.
The Sensation is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core chip from Qualcomm and an Adreno 220 GPU along with 768MB of RAM. The back of the handset sports an 8MP camera with dual-LED flash. The handset is also capable of clicking pictures instantly' and recording videos in 1080p resolution at 30fps with stereo sound recording.
Other usual features include D-LNA, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS with A-GPS, Wi-Fi printing and HDMI-Out via MHL (Micro High-Def. Video Link).
The Sensation will also come integrated with a new service from HTC the HTC Watch. This service will allow users to download and watch movies instantly on their phone, either by purchasing them outright or by renting them. In fact, users can even continue watch the video on other HTC products e.g. the Flyer.
The HTC Sensation will run on the latest version of Android – Gingerbread – with HTCSense v3.0 running on top of it. HTC will launch the Sensation in 'key' markets by mid-May.


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I'll admit it: I don't much care for being sick. It's been a while since flu or infection has actually knocked me down. But some bug finally caught up with me this past week. Head pounding from repeated coughing jags and a fever of 102, I ensconced myself in the recliner with a blanket over my legs–sort of a pitiable parody of Whistler's Mother, with a bit more facial hair.
My sickness came right on the heels of a more bizarre condition with which my wife struggled for a week: BPPV, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. That's med-speak for "non-life-threatening dizziness that comes on suddenly when you move your head." The condition is caused by, well, rocks in our head: tiny little crystals of calcium carbonate in our inner ear. Fortunately, BPPV is sometimes treatable at home; if you need it, here's the YouTube video we followed. It was a hassle, but it worked.
We're not out of the woods yet. My symptoms aren't gone, just migrating. And though we've tried to be careful, my wife is now the one with a cough and fever. Sigh. We're definitely not escaping the flu-season demolition derby without some dents and dings.
Needless to say, there's been a fair amount of groaning in our household lately: groaning with nausea, groaning with exhaustion, groaning with fevered pain. In our younger days, it was easier to shrug off sickness as a temporary setback. But now we're more conscious of approaching a season in which groaning will be a way of life. The question is not if we will groan, but how.
This may sound strange, but sickness can actually remind me of how marvelous our bodies really are. Consider vertigo. Here's a metaphor do-it-yourselfers should appreciate: our sense of balance is maintained by tiny fluid-filled bubble levels mounted at right angles to each other inside our inner ears. It's a wondrous but delicate system. When those little crystals get in the wrong place, their movement tells the brain that you're moving more than you really are, despite the fact that your eyes say no. The brain makes sense of the contradiction by creating the visual illusion of a spinning room.
There are fascinatingly complex processes at work inside of us all the time; we're supposed to be able to take them for granted as we navigate through life. But it takes only a tiny crystal–smaller than a grain of sand–or an even tinier virus to wreak occasional havoc on these bodies of ours. And over time, it seems to take less and less to knock us out of balance.
At this point, I have a choice. I can groan in a way that is filled with grumbling and complaining, or in a way that is still able to marvel at God's creation, creating a springboard from there to resurrection hope. I am not so naïve as to think that I won't grouse as the physical reasons for groaning multiply. But that's all the more reason to choose hope now, as a spiritual discipline through which God may graciously build strength of character (and help me keep my sense of humor).
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THE MEDIUM WAVE - "Walk In The Sunshine" / "Looking Towards The Sky" (Ember EMB S 265) 1969
The Medium Wave were a short lived, late 60s outfit led by singer Davey Payne. Some copies came with a folded picture sleeve but my copy came without, although for interest I have added an upload of a photo of the French release housed in a pop art cover....
"Looking Towards The Sky" is a decent rocker with brass and is part of my 'psychedelic sky' set of posts. Produced by Kenny Lynch. The latter also wrote the A-side "Walk In The Sunshine."
By the way, the Davey Payne here is not the sax player of the same name who was a member of Ian Dury's backing band The Blockheads.


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Welcome to Mountain View Lodge We are a family-run Bed and Breakfast, also with Self Catering Cottages set in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains National Park, just 2.5km from Laragh Village and 3.5km from the world famous Glendalough with its monastic site and many visitor attractions. The accommodation, set on 8 acres of wonderful, wild grounds with magnificent views, offers a superb base from which to explore all that the 'Garden County' of Wicklow has to offer. We are located within walking distance of the famous Wicklow Way, perfect for both serious walkers and those who just wish to enjoy the countryside and the spectacular views that Laragh, Glendalough and the area has to offer.
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We offer comfortable double rooms and twin rooms, all ensuite, and a sitting room with magnificent views, specifically reserved for guests, with wood-burning stove, library, music system and TV. The house also has Wi-Fi throughout.
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We also offer self-catering accommodation, 2 newly-built self-catering cottages, fully accessible and approved to Failte Ireland 4* Standard.
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In the past few decades childbearing timing has changed, with late pursue of pregnancy becoming an increasing phenomenon. Whether the reason is the availability of better contraceptive options, wider opportunities for further education and career advancement for women, a late marriage or remarriage, or difficulty achieving pregnancy, more women are crossing the age of 35 or even 40 before thinking of getting pregnant. In fact 14 percent of all births in the United States were to women at 35 years or older.
I would like to divide this common question in two areas of interest.
As women enter their 30's, fertility starts to decline, fewer eggs will be available and those eggs remaining may not be as healthy as previously. By age 37 this decline usually accelerates. This in turn may bring a prolongation in the average time for achieving conception or the need for assisted reproductive techniques.
Currently we recommend that all couples should be evalueted for infertility if after six months of pursuing pregnancy they are not successful. If problems appear, prompt treatment should be directed to enhance pregnancy chances.
Complications during pregnancy are more common after age 35 for several reasons that I will mention below.
– Medical and surgical illnesses, such as cancer; hypertension, diabetes, renal, autoimmune disease and obesity increase with advancing age.
– Older women experience an increased rate of spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancies (pregnancy located outside the uterus).
– There is a steady increase in the risk of birth defects as a woman ages.
– Older women are more likely to deliver a low birth weight baby, have a stillbirth, abnormal location of the placenta and increased likelihood of having premature labor and a cesarean section.
However, the reality is that most healthy women from age 35 into their 40s have healthy pregnancies, and most women over 35 are in good health. Good prenatal care and healthy habits can help you reduce certain risks. Prenatal screening can accurately test for birth defects. The feared amniocentesis, although a very precise and safe option, has now some alternatives with new technology that is ls less invasive. A combination of blood work and ultrasound on the mother is now able to predict the possibility of some birth defects. More recently, a revolutionary new test was developed to detect free DNA of the fetus in the maternal blood to test for this same purpose.
You can't change your age but can take care of your overall health; to help reduce risks during pregnancy:
• Eat healthy foods; gain a healthy amount of weight.
• Exercise with your health care provider's guidance.
• Don't drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs.
• Don't take any medications or herbal supplements without first checking with your health care provider.
• Get all medical conditions under control before you get pregnant, since it could make a real difference to your baby.
If problems do arise, usually they can be successfully treated. For those of you planning for a new baby, we will be glad to see you in our office for more information.


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This box set containing our full collection of spritzers Breathe, Bug Repel, Cleanse, Energize, Immunity and Relax. It is great for those that love to enjoy the mood enhancing properties of essential oils.
Our Aromatherapy Spritzers are blended with the purest essential oils not only because they smell amazing but also for their many healing and therapeutic properties. Since there are no harmful chemicals and these spritzers are blended with high quality essential oils they make lovely body sprays that are safe on your skin. Simply spritz on your face or body for an invigorating aromatherapy experience.
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Expert step-by-step instructions on building a wall, with diagrams, tips for framing with wall studs, how to attach drywall and paneling, and more DIY help
Many remodeling projects involve building or relocating one or more interior walls. Building a nonbearing interior wall is relatively easy, requiring just basic carpentry skills and tools.
Depending on the nature of your existing floor, walls, and ceiling, you may have to peel away some surface materials to provide for secure attachment at the top, bottom, and ends of the new wall. If the new wall won't butt into studs at the connecting wall or fall directly beneath a ceiling joist, you must install nailing blocks between the framing pieces.
A typical interior wall has a skeleton of vertical 2-by-4 studs that stand between horizontal 2-by-4 base and top plates. (However, if a wall will contain extensive plumbing, it should be built from 2-by-6 studs and plates.)
The framework is typically covered with gypsum wallboard or lath and plaster; in a bathroom, with water-resistant "green" wallboard and tile backerboard and tile.
Following are the steps for framing a wall. After you finish the framing, refer to the links above right for the techniques used for cutting and attaching drywall or paneling. If this looks like the work will be beyond your skills or if you don't have the necessary tools, hire a framing contractor or carpenter to do the work.
Step-by-Step: Building an Interior Wall
To begin, mark the center line of the new wall across the ceiling. Then measure and mark half the width of the new wall's top plate in each direction. Snap a chalk line between these marks. Plan one stud at each end and, if an end meets a wall, measure 15 1/4 inches to locate the inside edge of the first intermediate stud and then 16 inches to the same edge of each additional stud.
1On the floor, lay the top and bottom plates side by side. Carefully measure where each wall stud will go and mark perpendicular lines across the plates, using a combination square so the studs will align perfectly.
2Locate the joists in the ceiling (here we've shown the drywall on the ceiling removed for clarity's sake). Hold the top plate in position along the guideline marked on the ceiling and nail through the ceiling material and into each joist with two 3 1/2-inch nails. (If the new wall runs parallel to the joists, fasten the plate to nailing blocks installed between the joists.)
3Hang a plumb bob from each end of the top plate on the ceiling to just above the floor and then mark the floor to establish the bottom plate's location directly below it. Snap a chalk line along the floor between the marks as a guide for the bottom plate's edge. Nail the plate with 3-inch nails staggered and spaced every 16 inches.
4Use stud-framing clips to install each wall stud. Lift the stud into position and line it up on its mark, flush with the edges of the top and bottom plates. Check plumb using a carpenter's level, and nail the stud into place. (Alternatively, you can toenail each stud to both the top and bottom plate with 2 1/2-inch nails.)
5Form the connections and corners. Where one wall intersects another, double up studs to receive the intersecting wall. If the wall will turn a corner, frame it with two full-length studs that have blocks sandwiched in between.


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Nintendo Direct Feed Wrap Up
There has been no doubt in my mind that the Nintendo 3DS would succumb to the Nintendo rule. What is that rule? All consoles get a makeover in their lifespan. Well, I should say, all successful consoles. Sorry Virtual Boy.
Reggie Fils-Aime, President and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, delivered most of the information at 9PM this evening via the Nintendo Direct Feed. Reggie kicked off the stream by announcing the redesign to the Nintendo 3DS, which will bring the Nintendo 3DS XL this holiday season. From what we can tell, the console will be launching alongside New Super Mario Bros. 2, which releases August 19th, 2012.
Something that seemed to be a reoccurring theme was the news about downloadable content (DLC). What? Nintendo doesn't do DLC? Along with the Coin Rush mode for The New Super Mario Bros. 2, Fire Emblem will also see added DLC. New Coin Rush levels will be added so players can top one another via StreetPass updates and continue challenging others players.
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So, what else do we have to look forward to this holiday season?
Damon Baker, Licensing Marketing Manager at Nintendo of America, discussed all of the other third party titles we can look forward to.
Most of the titles we had fair warning about, such as Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream. Drop. Distance] and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow-Mirror of Fate. Kingdom Hearts 3D will also see a demo dropping into the eShop today. We even knew that Adventure Time was going to be seeing the light of '3DS day thanks to developer WayForward. On a side note, it was great to hear that Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward was going to be heavily involved in the development.
For parents, the next announcement will be damaging to your wallets. Skylanders Giants is going to be releasing with 20 new actions figures. It is tough enough overhearing kids fighting and crying while their parents just try to find Wrecking Ball or Flameslinger. Now, the characters will have special 3D levels and other gameplay options exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version.
The Lego Lord of the Rings will also make its way into the 3D gaming plane, but as Lego's. The game will feature the same puzzle and action lore that the series is used to, along with that witty humor we know so well. Sega will also bring Sonic All-Stars Transformed to the Nintendo handheld. Nascar driver Danica Patrick was announced as a playable character in the series. .
For those of you looking to satisfy your puzzle prowess, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is coming this November. The title will focus on younger years for the professor, shedding some light on his high school days. Nintendo will also continue to drive downloadable content by bringing one downloadable puzzle a day for a full year for nothing more than the lint in your pocket and wireless access.
After the third party wrap up, we were introduced to Nate Bildorf, the Senior Localization Manager. He dropped a bomb that we weren't expecting. Nintendo will be working closely with Namco Bandai to bring the new Smash Bros. title to fruition.
The team will include Masahiro Sakurai still sitting as the games director, Yoshito Higuchi and Namco Bandai's Kenya Kobayashi will also be present. It sounded like the game will be co-developed by both teams, but hopefully it doesn't all land in Namco Bandai's lap. Nate explained that the titled has been in development since the launch of Kid Icarus: Uprising.
One notorious character from the Smash Bros. is also celebrating a birthday this year. The lovable pink powder-puff by the name of Kirby will be celebrating his…its 20th anniversary this year. To commemorate the event, Nintendo will release the Kirby 20th Anniversary Dream Collection. The set will include six classic Kirby games, a full color book, and a virtual gallery of the titles. Challenge stages like those from Kirby's Return to Dreamland will also be a part of the game. Similar to the Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, it will also include a music CD with songs from various Kirby titles.
It seems like packaged deals are the way to go. Even on the eShop starting June 22-24th, there will be quite a few titles to be added. Games like Super Mario Land, which originally released on Gameboy, will be available for download for US $2.99. Other titles will hit the Virtual Console. Games like Warioland: Super Mario Land 3, and Kirby's Pinball will be a part of the promise of "two per week."
If you are a Pokémon fan, then you better put in some major leg work with that summer job if you want to grab both titles. More details about Pokémon Black and White Version 2, such as the slated Fall release time frame, and the revisit to the Unova region. The game will also be the first true sequel to a Pokémon in Nintendo history.
To aid in your Pokémon discovery, the Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro will make your discovery a bit easier. The two showed off various forms of augmented reality features that can be used to discover new Pokémon that can be used in game. The Pokédex 3D pro will also follow character evolution and stats against others.
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Final Truth:
Even if the design of the Nintendo 3DS XL started out as a cruel April Fools joke, I guess we were the ones to be fooled. I did purchase my Nintendo 3DS on launch day, but a new design might be what my hands have been yearning for.
I don't know what exactly to think of the Super Smash Bros. news. I didn't feel content with Namco Bandai having a hand in the development, but co-development with Nintendo oversight might be what we were looking for and didn't even know it.
Nintendo seems to be setting itself up for a mighty fine holiday. The abundance of third party, not to mention first party games, are what we've been asking for. The time frame also becomes constricting as wallets and spending do the same. The Nintendo Wii U is set to launch during this hectic buying time. I'm glad I was a good kid this year, cause that's a whole lotta money to drop in one holiday for Nintendo titles.


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Friday, January 8, 2010
Moving big sticks of wood
The other day another big truck came by. It dumped off a lot of big pieces of wood. I think they're called beams or studs or frames. Wait a sec .... Hone-e-y? What were those large pieces of wood that got dumped off here before we went on our trip? I-joists? They're 36 feet long? Okay, thanks. No, no one's asking—I was just wondering.
So it was I-joists that got dumped off. Mr. Handsome oversaw the whole process. It was kind of slow, and involved lots of backing up, beeping, and caveman-like grunts and whoas. I stayed on the deck and watched from behind my camera.
The kids didn't even come running to look. Once you've seen one big load of wood, you've seen 'em all.
Just so you know, the sticks of wood that Mr. Handsome is brandishing? They were for in case the driver made one false move. Mr. Handsome was fully prepared to fly at him, and deck him upside the head.
Just kidding. They were to put under the beams to keep them off the wet ground, but that was boring so I made up that little lie. I hope you'll forgive me.
And really, Mr. Handsome didn't have an angry bone in his body at delivery time. He was positively glowing, so excited was he over that bit of over-sized kindling. When he walked in the door afterwards, I took one look at him, slapped my hand over my eyes, and screeched "I need sunglasses!"
"Oh, be quiet," Mr. Handsome said, all gruff and tough-like. And then he grinned and about split his face in half. He's so dang cute!
The wood sat in the yard for a couple days until Mr. Handsome decided that he better get it under cover before we went on our trip so he spent one entire morning shoving beams into the barn through a little hole that he hacked in the side up the barn, a-way up high.
They're big sticks of wood, so Yo-Yo and Miss Beccaboo had to help. It involved lots of lifting, holding, climbing, and shoving. Sometimes Mr. Handsome stayed outside on the ladder and waited while the kids sprinted around to the inside...
where they climbed the shelving units till they got to the top, up high there, close to the roof....
and then he fed the beam in through the hole to them so they could nestle it into its resting spot.
Other times they all worked together from the outside, Mr. Handsome on the ladder closest to the barn and the kids at the bottom end of the beam, pushing it up to him. When they got into that position, the kids didn't have any other choice but to stay put and push. If they got tired and dropped the beam, it would smash their toes and they knew that. They're smart kids that way. But they're smart kids in other ways, too. They discovered that if they bleated pitifully—Papa, hurry, hurry, HURRY!—he would come save them.
We can't do it! Our hands are slipping!
Hang on, hang on, I'm coming.
I said 'I'm COMING!'
Alright, I have it. You can let go now.
And all the while I was thinking, Let my kiddies' piggies survive this, please.
Aah! Yikes! THAT kid isn't supposed to be up there!
Yoo-hoo! Anyone in there know what's going on outside? Anyone??? SOMEBODY GET THAT KID!
Truth be told, I didn't say anything. I just ran inside quick to grab the camera. By the time I got back, Mr. Handsome was already bellowing at Nickel to get down off that ladder right this very minute. I clicked fast.
They worked all morning long. Mr. Handsome said he would've been in a real fix without the kids' help.
Just think how many MORE things we'll be able to accomplish in a couple years when the kids are that much bigger, stronger, and smarter. But not smart enough to get out of doing any work, of course.
About One Year Ago: In which I almost burn the house down...twice. (Kind of.)
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Good thing you were there HOLDING THE CAMERA... from the porch... probably nice and warm under a blanket ....sipping your coffee from PANERA.ReplyDelete
Yeah, I wanna know how YOU managed to get out of helping?? If that project had been taking place at our house, I would definitely have been expected to be on one end of the grunting. (But then I've always been the brawn of our family and my husband the brains. Sigh.)ReplyDelete
I had the responsibility of the YOUNGER children, so I was really busy taking care of them---you know, reading them stories, playing games with them, feeding them snacks, playing pat-a-cake. With all that two-on-one attention I was doling out, I have NO idea how one escaped, dressed for the outdoors, AND climbed to the top of the ladder. Strange things happen sometimes. That's all I have to say about that.ReplyDelete
I was wondering just this morning how he got those up there...ReplyDelete


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Over the years Exteriors Plus Construction has been involved with almost every aspect of construction, both commercial and residential. There are as many different types of roofs as there are materials to cover them. The important thing is that no matter what type of roof you have, the proper steps and materials are used to build your roofing system.
Asphalt Shingles
Every year manufacturers are making improvements in these products and today even the entry level products perform better than the premium products in years past. Today almost all asphalt shingles are referred to as a fiberglass composition shingle because they are made of more than just asphalt and have a reinforced fiberglass core.
Within this style of shingle there are three (3) main categories to choose from: 3-Tab, Architectural, and Heavy-Weight Designer.
3-Tab Shingles
This shingle is extremely common and is the least expensive choice. For years this was the standard in all roofing, but with an array of choices, today there isn't one standard. The name comes from its design; a solid piece of material that has two cuts in it to produce "three tabs." This shingle is still a good option and will waterproof your home for many years, but it does not have some of the cosmetic advantages of other designs and it is more susceptible to high wind damage.
Heavy-Weight Designer Shingles
Within this category there are many different designs depending on the "look" you want to create for your home. Talk to your Tuttle Representative and they can bring books and samples out to help you decide which one will be best for your home. Other than design, the most noticeable difference in this product is the thickness and the weight. It is not uncommon for these products to weigh two and even three times as much as an Architectural Shingle. If you are considering this upgrade, allow extra time for the project to be completed and expect some delays. We will need to order an engineer's report to verify the roof structure was constructed strong enough to hold the additional weight. In addition, these products are not usually stock items and will require more time for special order and delivery.
Architectural Shingles
Many homeowners are upgrading their roofs to this product as it is superior to the design and functionality of a 3-Tab Shingle, but does not have a large upgrade cost. Architectural Shingles are designed to simulate the 3-dimensional appearance of wood shakes and offer many more color choices than a 3-Tab Shingle. In design they are superior as well as they are constructed of one solid piece of material that is two layers thick, allowing the shingle to pass wind tests of over 130 mph.
Wood Shingles And Shakes
With the increase of composition shingle options natural wood is less common than it once was, but it still makes for a very sound and beautiful roof. The shakes and shingles are made commonly made from cedar, redwood, southern pine and other woods. Originally these were all handmade, but today machine-sawn is much more common. A point to consider: Some local building codes limit the use of wood shingles and shakes because of concerns about fire resistance. Many wood shingles and shakes only have Class C fire ratings or no ratings at all. However, Class A fire ratings are available for certain wood shingle products that incorporate a factory-applied, fire-resistant treatment.
Unlike tile roofing, which is manufactured, slate is 100% natural, dug right out of the ground and cut to size. Within the United States it is commonly quarried in Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Because it is 100% natural, the color and quality is dependent on the geographic location and the depth of the ground which it was dug from. Considered a 100 year product and virtually indestructible, it is, however, more expensive than other roofing materials. In addition, its application requires special skill and experience. Like other heavy weight products the roof must be properly engineered to hold the weight of the roof; tests must be performed before installation if this is considered as an upgrade.
Synthetic Roofing
As with so many things, technology has resulted in a variety of other products being used to produce roof coverings. Materials such as: plastic, fiberglass, PVC, and rubber are some of the synthetic options available. Most of these are designed to simulate various traditional roof coverings, such as slate, wood shingles, and shakes. However, they do not necessarily have the same properties and many of them have not been available long enough to know how they will perform long-term.
Metal roofing has probably seen the greatest increase in the variety of product availability. Originally it was thought of as a low-slope roofing material and more common in commercial and industrial construction. But today, standing seam, simulated aluminum shakes, stone coated steel and the like have been found to be a popular roofing alternative for steep-slope roofs. Metal roofing has many advantages and weighs much less than other premium products, but carries a significant cost premium.


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Visiting Her Majesty's 1000-year old fortress without the usual crowds is the best way you can help us
Visiting Her Majesty's 1000-year old fortress without the usual crowds is the best way you can help us
During half term, the Tower of London will be open daily from 24 October - 1 November, from 9am until 5pm.
Explore London's iconic castle and World Heritage Site without the usual crowds. You'll get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.
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Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November: 09:00 - 17.00.
Last admission: 15:30 (15.00 slot), buildings within the Tower close at 16.30.
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With restricted visitor numbers each day, you can safely explore the history of this famous fortress, palace and prison.
All public outdoor areas of the Tower of London are open, as well as the Crown Jewels, South Battlements, Medieval Palace, Bloody Tower, Torture at the Tower exhibition and some floors of the White Tower. All other buildings remain closed.
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Entertain the family with a day out at the Tower. Please pre-book your tickets (members go free).
Inside the Tower of London is back for series 3, Wednesdays 8pm on Channel 5. We go behind the scenes capturing an eventful year at the Tower of London.Find out more
See the Crown Jewels, the ravens, Bloody Tower, Medieval Palace, the public outside areas of the Tower of London and magnificent armour displays in the White Tower, including Line of Kings. All other buildings remain closed. Meet our Yeoman Warders positioned along the one-way route and hear their captivating stories about the history of the Tower.
Discover captivating stories of pain and passion, treachery and torture with our Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London.
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Prepare to be dazzled by this breathtaking, world famous collection of 23,578 gemstones at the Tower of London.
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Meet the famous ravens at the Tower of London and discover why they are known as the guardians of the Tower.
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Lucy Worsley is joined by fellow HRP curators Brett Dolman and Alden Gregory ahead of Bonfire Night, for a special talk exploring the infamous Gunpowder Plot.
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The Healings MiraclesThe miracles of healing are the most numerous of the three classes of miracles attributed to Jesus. It is also the kind of miracle most commonly claimed by modern day evangelistic preachers. This is not accidental. "Miracles" of healing are the easiest to perform and get away with. As long as the audience is receptive and gullible almost anything can be interpreted as a healing.
We need to first expand our methodology in dealing with miracles of healing. We will now look at the healing miracles of Jesus:
In conclusion, there is no compelling proof in the gospel account that an actual miracle of healing or raising the dead ever happened.
We have already discussed above, the four possibilities that must be considered when studying the accounts of miracles. We will elaborate these in relation to the specific miracles of healing.
Now it is obvious that the first seven possibilities are a priori more probable than the eighth. (Remember that the burden of proof lies with the party that makes the positive claim.) To present a strong case the believer must be able to give compelling reasons why these more likely possibilities are to be rejected in favour of the eight. If he fails to do so, the miracles are to be rejected as false.
To be able to analyze the miracle healings attributed to Jesus we must first have, of course, sufficient information to begin with. In many healing stories in the gospels the information is so minimal that it seems nothing but pure hagiography. This is particularly common in Matthew and Mark:
Let us now turn to the longer accounts of the healing. It should be pointed out that all the accounts of exorcism cannot be used to proof Jesus' miraculous powers of healing. This is because demon possession can in no way be differentiated, at least in the gospel accounts, from hysteria or even epilepsy. Just as a commanding personality can calm a hysterical person, it is no miracle for Jesus to be able to do that as well.
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The episode above suggests that faith and trust in Jesus' powers seems to be a prerequisite for the healing to take place. Part of this faith comes from perhaps the aura of mystery that he surrounds himself. We see in Mark how Jesus, on returning to his home town to preach, could not shake of the familiarity they had with him. As a result he was unable to initiate the healing process:
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Marcello Craveri suggested what probably occurred if this event did have a nucleus of historical fact. It was the responsibility of the priest in those times to go to the leper colony to certify if any of the lepers had been cured. The book of Leviticus, in chapters thirteen and fourteen, gives a detailed account of how this procedure is to be carried out. Once a person is pronounced clean or cured by the priest he is then allowed to return to the town. The final ritual purification is to be performed there. Thus any "leper" in the town would be one that is already completely healed and in need only of final ritual purification. As Craveri pointed out the verb used in the gospels kathairein means to purify (translated above as "clean"). If it was an actual cure of leprosy the verb would have been therapeuein which does mean to cure or to heal. The event narrated could thus have originated in an event of purely ritual significance with no miracles involved. [3]
Whatever the case may be, no miracle can be even shown to have occurred here. The account as it stands is unhistorical.
The normal healing accounts of Jesus are thus open to all sorts of more probable explanations that cannot be convincingly discounted.
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Table A shows this same episode as given by Mark, Matthew and Luke. Again here we have problems with the accounts. It is noteworthy that both Matthew and Luke did not faithfully transcribe the incident as depicted in Mark, but each change it to make the miracle sound more incredible.
Matthew changed the verse in Mark (5:23, copied by Luke 8:42) which mentioned that Jairus� daughter was dying, not dead to say that the girl had just died (Matthew 9:18). That this is a deliberate alteration by Matthew is shown by the fact that he left out the portion of Mark's narrative where some people came from Jairus' house to inform him that his daughter had died.
Luke, like Matthew, also resorted to sensationalizing the Markan account. While Matthew made the girl dead from the beginning, Luke made the crowd who was laughing at Jesus knew she was dead (Luke 8:53).
It is obvious that both Matthew and Luke had altered the basic Markan account to make the miracle more striking. But the fact that they can alter a written account should give us food for thought as to what the evangelists would do to an oral one.
We are left, therefore, with the basic story as given by Mark. Note that even if we are to assume (something which believers must prove before the miracle can even begin to be considered seriously) that the story in Mark has a historical basis, the account is by no means convincing.
In fact, Jesus statement-�The child is not dead but asleep� (Mark 5:39)- could be taken to mean that he knew the child was not dead. We know today of cases of a form of hysterical trance known as catalepsy. It is a self-induced trance in which the person remain in a fixed position for a long time. This can sometimes be terminated by a sharp word of command. Thus, even if the storyline is historical, a miracle is still not proven. [b] [4]
There are actually strong reasons for believing that the story of Jairus� daughter is not historical. The name Jairus itself is suspect-for it means �He will awaken�; a name that simply fits too neatly into the whole scene. Further, the whole story simply parallels too neatly an Old Testament story regarding a similar feat performed by the prophet Elisha given in II Kings 4:20-37. The characters have been changed slightly: in Mark it was a father (Jairus) and his dead daughter while in II Kings it was a mother and her dead son. However, the similarity between the story above and the one found in Mark is remarkable.
It is obvious from the above similarities that the healing of Jairus� daughter must have its origins not in history but in the Old Testament.[5]
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It is the story of the son of a widow who had died and was raised by Jesus. This miracle made those around him realized that a great prophet had arisen among them. Now even if this story was historical, catalepsy still cannot be ruled out. Neither can we rule out trickery and collusion, on behalf of Jesus and the widow, after all he took his disciples and a large crowd with him (Luke 7:11) and the event happened entirely in public. But we have good reason to believe that the story is not even historical. We have already noted that the event is recorded neither in Mark nor Q. Another point is that there is an Old Testament account of a raising of a widow's son by the prophet Elijah. This story parallels Luke's narrative on many points:
The other elements of the narrative seems to be derived from Mark's account of the raising of Jairus' daughter (see the third column in table 8.4). In fact the point about the town gate at Nain actually clinches the case: archaeological study has shown the town of Nain in Galilee never had a wall (and hence had no need of a gate). The gate came directly from the Old Testament. Thus the story of the raising of the widow�s son is not historical.[6]
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We have many reasons to doubt the veracity of the story. The first reason is that it appears nowhere else except in the gospel of John. The second reason is that Luke, who also mentioned Martha and Mary as good friends of Jesus, never mentioned that they had a brother (Luke 10:38-42). It would be amazing that Luke would omit the narration of this certainly most spectacular miracle of all. (Neither does Luke mention that Mary and Martha lived in Bethany)
The third reason is that we have a very good idea where the story of Lazarus' raising from the dead probably originated from.
These similarities are simply to numerous for the two myths to be unrelated to one another. The Egyptian myth precedes John�s gospel by about two and a half thousand years. How could a myth that old influenced John�s gospel? The answer is simple, the myth may be old but it was still very much alive in the socio-religious environment of first century Egypt. Just as Christian myths, already two thousand years old, are still alive today in the fundamentalist socio-religious culture; the Egyptian myth of Osiris remain basically unchanged even unto the first century AD. Upon conversion into Christianity, the Egyptians took their mythological beliefs-only slightly altered- along with them. As the famous early twentieth century Egyptologist, Wallis Budge puts it:
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text: An exhibition showcasing the Bilberry Pad and the Portable Farm projects is now open at JHL in Helsinki. Thanks to the generous supporters Kone Foundation, The Finnish Cultural Association, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, The Finnish Cultural Institute in New York, Messupuu and Piiraisen Viherpalvelu. And a big bow to everyone involved with the projects, we had a blast!


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All of us over at Crate Paper created a tag about what we are thankful for in our lives. I am most thankful for my family. I can not imagine a single moment without them, and am so blessed to be able to have them in my life! :D Here is my tag:
I decided to use a Melissa Frances scallop tag as the base. I did lots (and LOTS) of layering on the outside of the tag. I used a mix of School Spirit and Restoration papers, along with embellishments from Restoration, and two older lines: Mia and Lemon Grass. The first thing I did was make the 'cover' for the tag sleeve. I did this by simply wrapping my paper around the back of the sleeve. (I don't do cards or tags very often so I really didn't think this one through too much when it came to the back of the project :P) Next time I will be planning thing differently so that it is a bit cleaner on the back. :D Laugh.
Anyway, I used School Spirit "Homeroom" as the main paper for the sleeve cover. I used a little sliver of Restoration "Doilies" on both the top and bottom, and then finally the Restoration Border Stickers brown scallop below the "Doilies" paper-just barely sticking out. The actual tag itself was really easy-I just cut the Restoration "Lace" paper to the tag size, cut out a grade card from the School Spirit "Grade Card" paper, and lined along the card the selvage trim edges of paper from School Spirit "Ruler", School Spirit "Study Hall", Restoration "Slipcover" and Restoration "Flea Market". Then I punched out some butterflies from the Restoration "Doilies" paper, and placed them on both the tag sleeve and the tag insert.
The truly more detailed layering that I did are the two main elements on the tag sleeve. The chipboard element (pictured below) was made with the green doily chipboard piece from the Restoration 12x12 accents sheet. On top of that I used a punch from vintage paper,
which was covered with the charcoal grey doily rub from the Restoration rubons sheet. Even further on top of that I used a punch from the Restoration "Heirloom" paper, then I layered some ivory jute (tried to make it look like a decent bow but I'll be honest-it kind of failed! LOL! Oh well. What are you gonna do ya know?) and a heart punched out of the Restoration "Lace" paper. I accented the heart punch with part of a rub from the Restoration rubons sheet. This turned out a lot more subtle than I thought it would, but I like that a little better.
The other element is almost as many steps as the first one, but somehow seems a lot easier to tell! :D The main thing I used for this element were the Restoration Phrase stickers. I first took the 'Sweet Little Thing' sticker and covered the middle with postmarked rub from the Restoration rubons sheet. I knew this would just barely show up on both the top and bottom of the element, but I was only wanting a little bit of an accent on it. Next sticker to go on was the 'mind your Ps and Qs' sticker. After that I took the 'much thanks' sticker (the sentiment for the front of my tag sleeve) and stuck it to a sheet of vintage paper. I then used my 'Postal' decorative scissors and trimmed around the edges of the sticker. And finally, it made it's way home by being stuck to the front of the sticker stack I had just made. Really pretty easy. :D
Oh and just in case you were wonderin-the little epoxy circles on the tag sleeve are from the Mia and Lemon Grass epoxy sticker sheets. :D Love those little things! The colors worked perfect-which I thought was pretty awesome! Makes me really want to dig through all my older stuff and find what it will fit with of my new stuff. Great way to use up your stash!
Well that is all I have for you today-I'll be back soon with more scrappy stuff to share! Take care!


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Fall experimental play: Pump Boys and Dinettes
From November 14-16, students will be putting on performances of the fall experimental Pump Boys and Dinettes. With show dates fast approaching, students are in a rush of preparation.
The show is a country musical about a gas station and diner on highway 57 in grand ole opry country. The set design, music, and costumes are all meant to reflect the tone of the story.
The goal of the performance is to give the audience a taste of what the life of the country characters is like. The show is told mostly through stand-alone songs, so the plotline is haphazard and quick.
Student music director Jalen Fertig, junior, has been putting in a lot of work to make the show the best it can be. He handled the vocal auditions, created pieces, and will direct the musical aspects of the show.
"Music Directing Pump boys so far has been fun and challenging," Fertig said. "This show is completely student-directed (except our choreographer) so it puts a lot of responsibility into students' hands."
Typically, preparation weeks are set up with one day where the entire cast will sing, another where the guys will dance and girls will sing, and a third day where the girls dance and guys sing.
"You should come to see Pump Boys because it's done in dinner theatre style," Fertig said. "That means we feed the audience milkshakes, burgers, etc. We also have a genuine 50s dinner set that the Priola family is letting us use."
See all of their hard work pay off by attending a show, starting at 7 pm on one of the nights in November!


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Two Indiana airports will receive millions of dollars in grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Wednesday that Indianapolis International and Gary/Chicago International will get a piece of the $527.8 million divvied up among 584 airports across the U.S.
The grants are part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program.
"The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements," said Secretary Chao.
The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting and marking, which helps to create thousands of jobs.
The Indianapolis airport will receive $2.8 million to fund the renovation of Taxiway C, including rehabilitation of the overlay work for the shoulders of the existing taxiway.
The Gary airport will get $4.9 million to fund the last payment from a Letter of Intent for the Runway 12/30 extension project. That phase of the project includes airfield paving, grading and site utilities.


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text: This is a research year, culminating in presentation of a thesis and a viva (oral examination), followed by classification and award of the M.Chem Degree. Part II is weighted 25% in the final classification. The oral Examinations will be usually held in 10th and 11th week of Trinity Term. The main purpose of the viva is to assure the Examiners that you have carried out and understood the work described in the thesis, but you may be asked more general questions relating to your project. The viva may also provide an opportunity for you to clarify points in your thesis that were unclear to the Examiners.


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When Tottenham Hotspur's new recruit, Tanguy Ndombele, made his professional debut for Angers three years ago in a French League Cup game against Clermont, there were just 1,508 people in attendance. Only 4,436 spectators saw a tall, elegant striker called Olivier Giroud make his first-team bow for Grenoble in March 2006, while scarcely 5,000 people watched Kylian Mbappe's first run-out for Monaco in December 2015.
There isn't a great deal of glamour to go around when you're starting out as a professional football player in France, and this is the contradiction that sits at the heart of the French game. French domestic football is often accused of lacking broad appeal, yet the players it produces make fans across the world go weak at the knees. The France national team's victory at last year's World Cup showed that the country's talent production line is in rude health, but the signs were there even before Hugo Lloris hoisted the gold trophy aloft beneath the Moscow rain.
There were 52 French-born players present in Russia for the tournament, making it the fourth successive World Cup at which France has supplied more players than any other competing nation. More than a quarter of the players whose teams reached the semifinals had come through French youth academies, while a study published by the CIES Football Observatory in May this year revealed that France is the second-biggest global exporter of professional footballers behind Brazil. In turn, France's Ligue de Football Professionnel has put the bankability of the country's young stars squarely at the heart of its marketing strategy, announcing last year that Ligue 1's new slogan would be "The League of Talents."
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Increasingly, the Paris region serves as French football's engine room. Eight of the 23 players in Didier Deschamps's triumphant France squad last summer grew up in the capital's suburbs, with several high-profile Parisiens -- among them Adrien Rabiot, Kingsley Coman and Anthony Martial -- failing to make the cut.
The multicultural, densely populated Parisian banlieues align all the elements required for an ideal football breeding ground: an extremely high concentration of young players, a plentiful supply of municipal sports facilities and a culture of fast-paced informal matches on small pitches where technical dexterity and individual expression are allowed to flourish.
"You find lots of players with high technical qualities, in terms of dribbling, tricks and one-on-ones," says Yves Gergaud, a youth coach and recruiter who helped bring through France internationals Coman, Presnel Kimpembé and Ferland Mendy at Paris Saint-Germain. "Most of the time, they're never more than 10 minutes away from a pitch."
The same kind of environment can be found, albeit on a smaller scale, in the suburbs of other major French cities such as Lyon and Marseille. While France is not alone in producing lots of talented young footballers, the country benefits from a meticulously stratified youth development system.
In 1973, the French Professional Charter came into force, obliging all professional clubs in France to establish youth academies. Today there are 37 such academies in operation, catering for around 2,000 players aged between 15 and 20. In addition, there are 22 pre-training centres -- 15 for boys, seven for girls -- that look after players aged 13 to 15, the most famous of which is the fabled Clairefontaine facility located in the Forest of Rambouillet, southwest of Paris. There is also one in Guadeloupe in the south Caribbean and one on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean, both of which are French overseas territories.
Mirroring developments in Europe's other leading football nations, France now prizes technical ability more than anything else when it comes to youth recruitment and youth coaching. Former Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier successfully pushed for a greater focus on ball work at the youth level during his tenure as France's national technical director between 1988-98. That emphasis only increased after Spanish football succeeded in reaching the summit of the sport between 2008 and '12.
Gerard Bonneau, a former youth recruiter at Lyon whose protégés included Martial, Samuel Umtiti, Karim Benzema, Hatem Ben Arfa, Alexandre Lacazette and Nabil Fekir, says the prototypical French player is an alliance of athleticism and technical excellence.
"The basis is a player who can adapt to any playing system and use both feet," he told ESPN. "French players are very clean, technically, and lots of our players are naturally very athletic.
"I think I'd be able to spot a French player if I saw him playing, even if I didn't know him."
Coinciding with Spain's rise, the French national team's infamous training ground strike at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa (an incident known simply as "Knysna," which was where the strike took place), served to further expedite the move toward a more collective style of football.
"Simultaneously, after the emergence of Spain, there was Knysna," former France Under-21s coach Erick Mombaerts told So Foot magazine in December. "In France, there has subsequently been even more willingness to develop the collective aspect. Because if you focus on the athletic side of things, you leave too much room for individualism. [You have to] put the collective game in the centre of everything."
There are concerns within the French Football Federation that France's reputation for talent production will lead to more young players being lured away before the country's football fans have had a chance to enjoy them in the flesh. Paul Pogba joined Manchester United before he had made his first-team debut for Le Havre, and in recent years, players such as Raphaël Varane, Umtiti, Martial, Coman and Ousmane Dembélé have all moved abroad before reaching their mid-20s.
But one of the reasons France has become such a world-renowned exporter of talent is that for many of its clubs, developing young players is the only way to stay alive. PSG's owners aside, investors have generally been reluctant to plough money into Ligue 1 clubs, and with the French football authorities' financial regulators keeping a close eye on the profit and loss sheets, funds generated by transfers acquire singular importance.
Gergaud cites the example of Sochaux, where until recently he worked as head of youth recruitment. The Ligue 2 club were facing punitive relegation to France's third tier because they had not balanced their books, only for their youth system to come to the rescue.
"You look at Sochaux, who have thankfully been saved by their academy," Gergaud told ESPN. "If [Lucien] Agoumé hadn't gone to Inter Milan, if there wasn't going to be a return on the investment in [Marcus] Thuram, if Jeando Fuchs hadn't gone to Alavés, the club would have submitted its balance sheet and been relegated."
The future of French youth development will involve taking more steps to address young players' psychological needs. Lyon, whose academy is one of the best in Europe, have already made moves in that direction, setting up a psychological wellness programme that offers yoga sessions, hypnotherapy and access to mental preparation coaches for players aged 12 and above. The hope is that by treating young players more attentively, fewer talented youngsters will slip between the cracks.
"We still need to work on the mental approach toward young players who don't 'fit' at the academies," says Bonneau. "It's about not giving up when we come across a 'difficult' boy. All the clubs do the right training. What we're less good at is understanding why a player isn't making progress."
The World Cup win has only served to increase the number of scouts and agents stalking the banlieues, with Gergaud describing the current situation in Paris as "madness." Every team around Europe is on the lookout for the next big thing.
In hotly tipped teenage prospects such as Lyon's Rayan Cherki, PSG's Adil Aouchiche and Marseille's Isaac Lihadji, there is no shortage of candidates. And there are plenty more where they came from.


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The project begins with collecting a large number of mainstream media news, self-media news, articles from public blogs, sensational stories, gossips, rumors and refutations, from the internet over a period of half year. The collected items will then be collaged into a wallpaper with non-repetitive motives, retaining their original graphic forms. The wallpaper covers the wall of all the rooms, aisles, every corner of the foyer in the apartment.
For those of us virtually controlled by the network and mobile phone, what have we experienced in the past six months? Reality is far more powerful, more exciting, more complex, more fascinating and absurd than art. These realistic collages can serve simultaneously as a decorative wall for the interior of this specific apartment and a background wall that is worth the time of the viewers to read and discuss.


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Using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System to deal with fire safety
Fire is identified as one of the hazards dealt with in the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) used for residential accommodation.
This page gives information on how HHSRS can be used to assess and take action specifically in relation to fire risk. It should be read with the links below which contain further information about the principles of HHSRS and how it operates.
Identifying properties at risk
Local authorities have a duty to keep housing conditions in their area under review. Following the fire at Grenfell Tower, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) issued a direction requiring that authorities identify potential risks from unsafe cladding in high rise residential blocks. See local authority duty to keep housing conditions under review.
A fire hazard may also become apparent because of a complaint by a tenant, during the process of licensing a house in multiple occupation (HMO) or for another reason. See Duty to inspect and assessment of hazards.
If the review results in particular properties being identified as potentially unsafe, a full inspection and assessment may be necessary.
Inspecting a property for fire risk
When inspecting a property under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the environmental health officer will consider the likelihood of a fire that could cause harm occurring, and the severity of the harm. The inspector will look at factors including:[1]
- heater /cooker position – inappropriate position and/or close proximity of flammable materials
- space heating – whether it is inadequate for the whole of the dwelling and thus encourages the use of supplemental heaters
- defects to heating – defects or disrepair to appliances or system
- clothes drying facilities – lack of indoor facilities
- number/position of sockets – insufficient and/or inappropriately sited electric socket outlets
- electrical installation – defects to the supply, meters, fuses, wiring, sockets or switches
- non- fire resistant fabric – allowing fire to spread
- smoke permeable fabric – allowing smoke to spread
- fire stops to cavities – lack of, allowing fire to spread
- disrepair to fabric – walls, ceilings and/or floors may allow smoke, fumes and/or fire to spread
- internal doors – insufficient doors, doors of inappropriate materials, or ill-fitting doors
- self- closers (the mechanisms which make doors close automatically) – lack of effective self-closers where appropriate
- smoke /heat detectors – lack of, or defective, smoke and/or heat detectors with alarms or of detection and alarm system
- fire fighting equipment – lack of adequate and appropriate means of primary fire fighting
- lightning protection system – lack of a system where appropriate.
Matters relevant to the severity of the outcome should a fire occur include:[2]
- smoke /heat detectors – lack of or defective smoke and/or heat detectors with alarms or of a detection and alarm system
- means of escape – inadequate safe means of escape in case of fire
- combustible furnishings – including furniture and furnishings
- fire fighting equipment – lack of adequate and appropriate means of primary fire fighting
- lightning protection system – lack of a system where appropriate.
Assessment of the conditions within homes and the common parts of buildings can be carried out by means of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
The local authority can use any of the powers under Part 1 of the Housing Act to reduce any fire risks identified in an inspection. These are explained in the page on powers and duties of enforcement. However, it is important to note that a local authority cannot take enforcement action against itself under the system.[3]
For restrictions on enforcement for houses in multiple occupation see the section on Houses in multiple occupation
Risk assessments in purpose-built blocks of flats
In November 2018, MHCLG published an Addendum for the profile for the hazard of fire and in relation to cladding systems on high rise residential buildings. The document was issued to provide guidance for local authorities on the assessment of high-rise residential buildings with unsafe cladding. It is meant to be read and used in conjunction with the hazard profile for fire as set out in Annex D of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System Operating Guidance.
The Local Government Association also published guidance in 2011 for housing providers and enforcing authorities on how to undertake fire risk assessments and how to understand the relevant legislative requirements relating to blocks of flats (regardless of tenure) .[4]
[1] para 24.31, Annex D, Housing Health and Safety Rating System, Operating Guidance, February 2006.
[2] para 24.32, Annex D, Housing Health and Safety Rating System, Operating Guidance, February 2006.
[3] Part 1 Housing Act 2004; see also Housing Health and Safety Rating System Operating Guidance and Enforcement Guidance, ODPM, 2006.
[4] Fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats, Local Government Association, July 2011.


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Växjö Konsthall (Municipal Art Gallery)
Västra Esplanaden 10, Växjö
March 4 – April 2, 2017
Coinciding with the exhibition in Växjö were many artist workshops with humans of all ages and backgrounds. Anne was on hand for most of these conducting and facilitating engagement with the public, with a few continuing even after she returned home conducted by local artists. Traveling with Anne was UMD professor and artist Alison Aune. Aune and Labovitz employed the curriculum developed in conjunction 122 Conversations that promotes cross cultural conversations through art. See Education page for details on curriculum.


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We began in 2010 as a team of two SharePoint experts, offering a full range of SharePoint services. Today, as a team of nearly 40, we are more than SharePoint generalists. We are SharePoint intranet experts. After years of designing and developing SharePoint intranets, we learned what's most important to the people using them. We created IntranetPro to help organizations engage employees and be more productive.
Our user-first mentality influences every aspect of our work. We focus on what's important to users, to help organizations achieve their goals. We like creating new things that make people's lives easier, and our dedication to innovation shows in the work that we do.
We're not a traditional IT firm; we work exclusively with SharePoint. We think SharePoint is a powerful tool that is meant to make your job easier, not harder, so we're committed to helping our clients get the most out of it. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we're recognized for helping organizations communicate and collaborate better.
We're the type of people who dive headfirst into solving problems. At Codesigned, we believe we work better as a team than as a group of individuals. We are committed to one another and to the work we're doing. We also like to have fun and enjoy things like happy hours, ping-pong tournaments, and volunteering in our beloved ATL.


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Living Proof – Your Gifts CAN Transform Lives!
How do you know if this really works? You give and pray and hope – but how do you know whether or not your support is actually helping people for the long haul?
Meet Sylvia.
Sylvia is the first Ugandan Kinship Kid to graduate from high school and go into a vocational training program. She's still studying her way towards a bright future!
Sylvia's father and mother both died of AIDS, and her grandmother was taking care of far too many children like her already, so she ended up alone on the streets. But thanks to generous people like you, Sylvia was rescued off the streets when she was ten years old and taken in to the Buwanda Kinship. There, she found a loving family and a chance to dream.
Your gifts and support set Sylvia on a course she never could have reached on her own. Most of the kids she knew before moving into the Buwanda Kinship got married before they were out of seventh grade. They've divorced, remarried, and some teenaged girls are already widows. They have no jobs, no futures, no hope.
But because of you, Sylvia has graduated from high school! Now, she's attending a vocational school studying fashion.
Sylvia says, "From deep down in the village of Buwanda, no one could think I could become what I am today… I have studied. I have grown in a safe, loving home. And now, I am doing a course of my dreams."
The sky's the limit for Sylvia - thanks to you! She is so grateful for you, and she fully intends to "pay it forward". Once she's able to become self-sufficient, she wants to give back to her home community and help others in need.
Transform the Life of Another Child Like Sylvia!
Support from generous donors like you put Sylvia on track for a future she never could have reached on her own. Will you do the same for another child?
Saving Orphans with Sass: See How This Nine-Year-Old is Making a Difference
Natalie Chen is an ambitious and precocious nine-year-old (almost ten) who already has her own small business, and she's helping others along her road to success.
"Sassytude", Natalie's business, encapsulates her spunk and passion for life, and a third of its profits are going towards helping orphans.
You may be wondering how a nine-year-old even has a small business let alone donates to charity. You'll be even more surprised to find out that this isn't Natalie's first rodeo!
It all started when Natalie was six years old and was making bracelets with a loom kit she had gotten for Christmas. Her mom posted a photo of a bracelet she had made on Facebook, and a friend wanted to purchase it! After that, Natalie was flooded with requests from friends wanting to buy more bracelets. As she worked hard to fulfill all the orders, she was inspired to donate some of her proceeds to orphans.
Now, with "Sassytude", Natalie is sewing pillow cases, hair clips, and more. She finds inspiration from YouTube video tutorials and whenever she has new creations ready to share, she puts them up for sale. She recently got back from a family trip to Korea and is looking forward to making skirts out of a beautiful and unique fabric she picked up there.
We want to say a big thank you to Natalie, as she's donating 30% of her proceeds to Kinship United and other charities. What an inspiration!
How about you? What are the creative ways you're helping others? Share your stories by emailing email@example.com.
P.S. Do you need some "sassy" inspiration? Natalie says just "look for your dream, and go for it!"
Multiply it Monthly
Dive deeper into what God calls "pure religion" by making a monthly gift to care for orphans and widows. Just select "monthly" when you donate online!
What's Eating the Bed Frames at Lodwar?
Life's not easy in Lodwar. The remote desert is in the middle of a drought, and conditions are some of the harshest in the world.
On top of the blazing sun, sand everywhere, and scarce water, they deal with another pesky problem: termites.
Lots and LOTS of termites.
Huge wooden doors and bed frames are no match for these little critters. They've been completely destroyed, and the Lodwar Kinship needs to replace them – this time with something the termites won't eat through: steel.
Will you help them? They only need $1,400 to replace their front door and bed frames. Give online now and you'll end their termite problems once and for all.


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If the glove don't fit...
A U.S. Federal judge has dismissed most of Sprint's lawsuit that challenges AT&T's proposed $39-billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA, but did not throw out the entire case. The judge did allow Sprint to continue to proceed with claims that a post-merger AT&T along with Verizon (VZ) would make it harder for other wireless companies to obtain the most sought after wireless devices. The judge called wireless devices Sprint and C-Spire's, who filed the lawsuit with Sprint, "first-run movies."
Sprint's other claims, including allegations that AT&T and Verizon and Vodafone would raise costs for roaming and infrastructure, were dismissed. While the majority of Sprint's legal actions were dismissed, the ruling likely will allow Sprint access to confidential AT&T legal filings.
Commenting on the outcome, one Sprint executive said the company is "pleased that the court has given us the chance to continue fighting to preserve competition on behalf of consumers and the wireless industry." AT&T's general counsel said the ruling dismisses "the vast majority" of Sprint's claims and that the "minor claims they have left are entirely without merit."
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Youngest stars shine in windy Claremorris
There was athletics action in Claremorris last weekend when the Western Region U9 to 11 Team Competition and U12 Individual events was held at the newly refurbished Mayo venue.
Despite the horrible weather throughout the day, and a wind that was recorded at over ten metres per second on the backstraight, Claremorris AC did a fantastic job in hosting the event.
The under 9, 10 and 11s had qualified from the County Championships held in Manorhamilton a few weeks back and operated in pairs with the event decided on the aggregate performance.
The Carrick on Shannon AC pairing of Gerard Murtagh and Dhani Keane had a fabulous day, winning silver in the U11 Long Jump and a bronze in the 60m, a great achievement for all these young lads.
Their aggregate distance in the long jump was 6.78m. The winning pair in the boys U11 long jump were from Craughwell (6.94), while in third place was a team from Claremorris (6.77).
In the U11 60m sprint, Gerard and Dhani took third with 18.62 behind South Galway AC (18.20) and Craughwell (18.46).
The Carrick pairing of Dara Holmes and Diarmuid O'Connell just missed out on a medal in the U10 turbo javelin, finishing in fourth place with a combined throw of 22.54m.
A number of other county teams were close to the top positions but did not make it into the first three who qualify for the All Ireland in Tullamore on 27 June.
In the U12 individual competitions, Leitrim had a three medal winners. North Leitrim AC's Patrick Montgomery won gold in the boys U12 600m race in a time of 1.52.37, while Carrick on Shannon's Jack Casey finished just behind him to claim the silver in 1.53.49.
Erica Greene of North Leitrim AC was third in the girls U12 turbo javelin, with a throw of 19.06m. The event was won by Maggie Chambers of Westport AC with 20.97m.
North Leitrim AC athlete Erin Somers just missed out on a bronze medal in the U12 60m event, finishing in fourth place in a time of 9.02.
Patrick Montgomery, Jack Casey, Erica Greene and Erin Somers all qualify for the All Ireland finals in Tullamore on Saturday, July 4.
In the relays, Carrick on Shannon U11 Boys relay team finished fourth overall.
• The Connacht Under 13 to Under 19 as well as the Senior Championships will be held in Claremorris on Saturday next and a number of Leitrim athletes from all five clubs will be taking part. The qualifiers from these will take part in the All Ireland in Tullamore the first and second weekend of July.


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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters)
Topic: Writing a Letter (handwritten correspondence) (10/21/10)
TITLE: A Man of Few Words | Previous Challenge Entry
By Beth Muehlhausen
Brett's body lay lodged against a pine tree in a crumpled heap. His face ached with cold, and his extremities felt like dead stumps. Each shallow, labored breath stung.
How long had he been unconscious, he wondered? Brett groggily scanned his surroundings to discover the canary-yellow Cessna - a twisted heap of snow-covered wreckage. A quick glance at the pilot's dismembered body affirmed his fears: he was alone on this mountain.
He'd planned to spend some time with the pilot at the hangar upon landing, and wasn't expected home until well after dark. Would rescuers know to come? Would he find shelter for the night, or become easy prey for wolves?
Burning pain erupted along the full length of his right side when he tried to stand. He rolled his body away from the prickly tree branches and sprawled out on his back, grimacing at a glassy, gray-and-gauzy sun hanging in the late afternoon sky. His breath rose in gentle puffs and then quickly dispersed. The groaning whine of the pines deafened his pounding heart.
Twenty feet away a birch tree displayed its typical peeling white bark. With the determination of a mortally wounded animal, Brett rolled back on his stomach and approached the tree, using his bent elbows as picks in the snow.
He tore off a wide strip of bark with his teeth and found its underside as smooth as paper. With numb, unfeeling hands, Brett unzipped his coat and fumbled for the ballpoint pen he kept in an inside pocket. Somehow he maneuvered the pen to his mouth, remembering the way a quadriplegic had orally mastered the use of both a pen and an artist's brush.
Although Brett's body had been crushed, his spirit told him he must survive long enough to write a letter.
"D …" The letter was too big, and he lost control of the pen. A jagged line zig-zagged across the bark.
He tried again. "Deb." His wife's name was scratchy, but legible.
What did he need to say? He shook his head as if to clear the mental fog. Platitudes like "I love you," even if redefined, meant nothing now.
For many years Brett had chided Deb. "You love your Jesus more than you do me, Deborah!" In reality, her relationship with the Lord inspired her zeal and sacrificial love for her husband.
"Y …" Could he finish the word? "You …"
Those first two scritch-scratched words filled the entire piece of bark. He craned his neck to peck and gnaw at the tree like a deranged woodpecker-turned-beaver. Eventually he ripped another strip of bark: page two.
" … were …" His teeth chattered, but he steadied the pen by applying pressure and using his bent knee as a desk.
" … rig … " Five letters? It seemed an impossible assignment! " … right …"
The sun dropped below the horizon, and only a stale glow remained. Light would soon fade. He must hurry. Again, he stripped bark – a smaller piece this time.
" … about … " Another five-letter marathon word, but it came easier this time. Only one more left, but his mind seemed fuzzy. Surely it would be all right to rest for just a moment; to take a little nap.
A branch snapped in the wind overhead, jostling him. NO NAP! He MUST finish this letter, despite the fact that an unrealistically small writing space remained. Mustering courage, he shaped the first letter of this final word.
" … J …" His head fell back against the birch tree. He had no strength.
The open sky heard Brett's whisper – a mere shadow of his usually deep bass voice: "God! Help … me … write … this."
The frozen mammoth-of-a-man tucked the pen deep inside his cheek and clenched his teeth to hold it firm.
" … e … s … u … "
One more letter! It must fit in that miniscule space at the edge of the bark.
" … s …"
Brett clumsily jammed the three pieces of bark inside his unzipped coat and flopped facedown in the snow, exhausted. He closed his eyes in the mountain twilight, but was not alone as the wind sang its hymn of praise in the trees. The death angel hovered expectantly with protective, outstretched wings, and the Lord Himself drew nigh. "Today you will be with me in paradise."
And now Deb would know.
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