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Design-Build – Autumn and Winter planning
November 20, 2009
As we head into the holidays, a lot of us start planning for next year's home renovations. Options for making changes to your home include working directly with an architect or designer, hiring a builder for those smaller projects that don't require design or drawings, or a Design-Build option. Design-Build is a term you've probably heard before, but may not be clear on exactly what it means. The Design-Build process combines the work of architectural design and construction, with one company having oversight over the entire project. The benefits include one-stop shopping, attention to the budget from the initial phases of design, and reduced project schedule.
I have always been an advocate of the process because of the benefits it gives the homeowner and the design-build team. Now with GreenBridge's partnership with Riverview Builders, we are able to offer Design-Build services to our clients. We want to get the word out on why your choosing this process with GreenBridge/Riverview makes great sense for your home.
Riverview Builders' complete exterior restoration project of a home in Sudbury nears completion
A Team Committed to You
As architects, we work closely with you as we develop the design to include your dreams and vision while taking great care to understand and incorporate your home's existing style and attributes. As builders, we bring superior project management, client-centered responsiveness and technical ability throughout the project, from early cost-estimation through your move-in date.
Throughout the project we will be your single contact. We will handle design and design revisions, project feedback, budgeting, permitting, construction issues, change orders, and billing. Dealing with only one entity simplifies your responsibilities, improves communication and gives you peace of mind – allowing you to enjoy the transformation of your home.
We are dedicated to constantly educating ourselves on both the most current and traditional methods of design and construction. We are committed to sustainability in our projects and make use of natural passive methods of design as well as the practical application of new technologies and materials. Inherent in the design/build process is early involvement of the builder during design. Including the builder's knowledge early into design fosters creative, cost-effective, and practical design and construction solutions.
Establish and Reduce Cost
A design-build model allows us to establish and agree to a fixed construction cost and scope of work early on in the project. Early knowledge of construction costs help us to design the project that you want that fits in your stated budget. As the design-builder, we have control over the design, scope and budget, so we give you clear cost and schedule adjustments for any changes you consider or make during the project.
Establish and Reduce Schedule
A design-build model also allows us to establish and agree to a fixed schedule of work early on in the project. An integrated design and building entity eliminates time otherwise required for the contractor and designer to coordinate their efforts and understanding of the project. In addition, the design-build process reduces the construction schedule because it allows us to work on several facets of your project at the same time. For instance, while the building permit is being approved, we can be working on the interior design and assisting you to pick out doors, windows, and appliances. We are also able to anticipate and order items with long lead-times.
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. Have a wonderful and flavor-filled Thanksgiving!!! – Juli
Historically Green
September 9, 2009
As an architect, I approach any renovation or alteration to historic properties with deep respect for the occupants, designers and builders before me. The fact that historical buildings still exist and are useful is a testimony to their design and construction. Maintaining and improving these building is the 'greenest' construction option – when our work makes or keeps them viable and useful, we aren't creating waste through demolition, and we aren't using valuable resources and energy to create a replacement. Most of all, it connects us to our past.
Our family vacation this year was to one of my favorite places, New York's Hudson River Valley, where there are some of the finest homes in America dating from the early settlers in the 17th century, to the estates of the landed gentry of the 18th century, to the summer mansions of the 19th century moguls of industry. My husband and I have great memories of traveling through the area in years past, sauntering around these historic properties and enjoying the buildings and their histories. This year was different, with an 8 year old and 4 year old in tow, we had to make concessions to visit the houses: one of us would visit a property while the other would hang out with the kids or watch a movie with them in the car. I was lucky and got to spend the time span of a whole movie on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park.
When visiting grand homes, I love to check out the 'back-of-the-house' areas – the kitchen, servant's quarters, carriage houses, garden buildings. In these areas, I feel more able to see how life was lived on the property, and I am often struck by the attention to detail and craftsmanship found in even the most unimportant of spaces. The Vanderbilt Mansion and grounds have great examples of this type of construction.
These photos are of one of the carriage houses – intricately carved details and masonry are glorious:
These photos are of one of several small garden structures in the formal gardens:
It is true that these ultra-wealthy owners could do what they wanted and it was easy for them to spare no expense. But being in these spaces and seeing their beauty, I appreciate that the money was well spent, and that the craftsmen building these masterpieces walked away proud of their creations.
GreenBridge Architects was honored to be the architect for a renovation and addition to a Newburyport home constructed in 1630. These last photos are of the just completed project (construction by Henry Becker Construction):
It was wonderful to see our clients moved in and using the much-improved spaces. The older parts of the home have been restored and freshened-up with careful improvements, and the addition and renovated newer sections of the home work seamlessly with the antique home and with our client's modern lifestyles. This 17th century home now has a gracious entry foyer, a master bath, a chef's kitchen, and is super-insulated with energy efficient mechanical systems. We hope that our 'green' piece of the home's history will ensure that it is valued and cared-for for at least another two or three centuries! If you would like more information on this project or would like to discuss an upcoming project, contact me at email@example.com.
Green Roofs – Digging Deeper
August 14, 2009
This month, I met with a friend to discuss the fit-out of a relatively non-descript office space. What the space lacks in amenities, it makes up for in potential, with planned windows opening to views of historic Newburyport in one direction and an expanse of marshland in the other. Adjacent to this space is a large flat roof that is nearly at the same height as the office's floor -a great opportunity for a roof garden or a green roof.
Green roofs, also called living or planted roofs, are systems of living plants and vegetation installed on an existing or new structure. Popular in Europe for decades, the technology has seen continued improvement, making green roofs available in and appropriate for nearly all climates and areas of the United States, even in New England!
Chicago City Hall (photo by Roofscapes)
I relocated to the east coast from Chicago in 2002, just as the greening of the city was taking off. The then and still-reigning king of Chicago, Mayor Daley, was inspired by a trip to Germany in the late 90's. The rest is Chicago green building (and green roof) history – In 2001, the first green roof in Chicago was installed on City Hall. Mayor Daley and the city's efforts have been successful through mandates and incentives for green roofs and other green building features on public buildings and new developments that receive money from the city. Chicago now boasts more than 600 green roofs, or 560,000sf of green roof – my favorite view over martinis from the Signature Room in the Hancock Tower will never be the same!
Holyoke College, Holyoke, MA (photo by Roofscapes)
Boston Children's Museum (photo by BCM)
As part of my research for this project, I sought local experts. Through Roofscapes, a green roofing product manufacturer, I made contact with two Massachusetts local green roof design/builders: Apex Green Roofs in Somerville and Earth Our Only Home in Boston. Both have vast experience in the construction of public/commercial and residential green roofs. Their websites offer loads of information about green roofs and photos of their work – we're happy to have them as local resources.
Green Roofs – Some Basics:
I found clear and concise information on green roofs from Toolbase Design and Construction Guide. The following detailed descriptions are mostly gleaned from that site. I've also included other useful links at the bottom of the post.
What are the Benefits?
- The added mass and thermal resistance of green roofs reduces the heating and cooling loads of the building. These systems reduce the ambient temperature around the roof, decreasing the building's urban heat island effect; reduce the ambient temperature of the roof's surface; and slow the transfer of heat into the building, reducing cooling costs. They also provide added insulation to the roof structure, reducing heating requirements in the winter.
- Green roofs reduce stormwater runoff by absorbing and retaining the water in the soil medium for plant growth. The plants can filter pollutants and carbon dioxide from the air and rain water. These systems reduce rooftop temperatures and can reduce air and noise pollution. They also serve as living habitats for birds and other wildlife.
- Vegetation protects the roof from extreme temperatures, ultraviolet radiation, and harsh weather conditions, resulting in a longer lasting roof system.
Image by e-roofing.com
What are the components of a green roof?
All green roof systems consist of four basic components: a waterproofing layer, a drainage layer, a growing medium, and vegetation. Some green roofs also include root retention and irrigation systems, but these are not essential. There is a wide variety of materials used for each component of the green roof system, depending on the chosen plants, type of system employed, climate, and underlying structure.
- Waterproofing Layer – The waterproofing membrane is a critical component of the system and should include a root barrier to ensure the underlying roof surface is not compromised. If the weatherproofing material is not root-resistant, an additional layer must be applied to serve this purpose.
- Drainage Layer A drainage layer is required to adequately distribute water and prevent pooling. To minimize the weight of the system, drainage layers are often made from plastic or rubber, but may also be made of gravel or clay. The drainage layer may or may not include filter media to ensure aeration.
- Growing Medium – Growing mediums include soils, peat and other organic materials, gravel, and other aggregates
- Vegetation – Plants used in green roof applications must be easy to maintain and tolerant of extreme weather conditions including heat, freezing, and drought, and must have relatively shallow, fibrous root systems. The plants should also be resistant to diseases and insects, and not generate airborne seeds in order to protect surrounding plantings. Climate-appropriate succulents, mosses, and grasses are often best suited for extensive green roof systems. These types of plants are available in a variety of colors, in both deciduous and evergreen options. Many nurseries throughout the country specialize in vegetation for green roofs.
What are the types of Green Roofs?
Green roof systems are often broken down into two types—extensive and intensive systems.
Extensive systems:
- Consist of low-lying plants such as succulents, mosses, and grasses
- require relatively thin layers of soil (1-6 inches), and plants usually produce a few inches of foliage.
- weigh 10-50 pounds per square foot on average
- typically accessible only for routine maintenance
- most common for residential applications
Intensive systems:
- feature deeper soil and can support larger plants including crops, shrubs, and trees
- harder to maintain, depending on the plants used
- weigh from 80 to more than 120 pounds per square foot
- typically designed to be accessible to building inhabitants for relaxation and/or harvesting
How difficult are they to install?
Green roof systems can be implemented in new and existing construction. The roof's structure must be carefully considered to accommodate the additional loads. Roofs do not need to be flat to support green roof systems, but different systems have varying pitch recommendations and limitations, which should be considered during the design phase. The systems also require selection of appropriate plantings for the climatic region. Flood testing of the roof membrane should also be conducted prior to placement of the green roof system.
What are the costs?
Costs for research, design, and materials of the green roof system and structural support are higher than a conventional roofing system. Extensive systems can cost as little as $7 a square foot, though ranges tend to be $10-15 for extensive, and $15-25 per square foot for intensive systems.
There will be some additional costs involved with maintaining the roof top plantings, but overall maintenance of the roofing membrane will be reduced. Since planted roof systems increase the life-span of the roof, repairs and replacement should be minimized.
If you have any additional local information on green roofs or want to talk about possibilities for your project, I'd love to hear from you! email@example.com
Some useful links:
Toolbase Design and Construction Guide
Boston Metropolitan Area Planning Council – resource for all aspects of green roofs
The Green Roof Industry Resource Portal
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Green Roof Industry Association
Local design/builders:
GreenBridge's Favorite Green Building Websites!!
July 13, 2009
In May of 2008, as part of our involvement in the Seacoast Green Building Group, we developed GreenBridge's list of our favorite green building websites – like a great bookstore's referral cards, we included our comments on the sites and why we find them outstanding. We just updated the post so that the name can remain accurate. Enjoy!!
Local Green Supplies and Materials Donation Center:
Boston Building Materials Co-op
Boston Building Materials Co-op – a non-for-profit consumer co-op that is open to the public. They provide high quality materials at a reasonable cost and work to teach people how to maintain and improve their homes. BBMC sells products represented by the following categories: window repair, kitchen and bath, windows and doors, storm products, weatherization and green products. They offer advice and information on their products and home maintenance and energy-savings. They also resell donated and recycled building products.
Local Green Supplies and Valuable Information on Green Building and Renovation:
Seacoast Energy Alternatives in Dover, NH. SEA is a retail store that offers information and products geared to conserve energy, save money and improve environmental impact. The SEA website is also a great resource for up-to-date and local information on renewable energy.
This site offers information on green products for the home and landscape, assistance with 'greening' a project, information on national building standards and advice from 'ask the experts' . Green Depot has a store in Stoneham, MA.
Research, Design and Specification for Remodeling Projects:
ToolBase Service is provided by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center with funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. ToolBase Service offers information about selected innovative products and processes that can help us build or remodel homes at lower cost, with higher quality and/or energy efficiency, and/or that are safer. The above link to ToolBase Services resources page offers product descriptions, design & construction guides, performance reports, case studies and other resources in useful way for builders and designers.
The Green Building Advisor is part of Building Green, an independent publishing company committed to bringing their members accurate, unbiased and timely green design information. The GBA is focused on residential and small commerical buildings only. It is a valuable resource for tips on any kind or size of construction or renovation project you are taking on. The site is also valuable for product information and detailing for construction documents. There is a fee for full access to the site – I find it worth it and go to the site at least 4-5 times a week.
The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Green Home Guide offers a wealth of information including webinars on what makes a home green, green home standards, green resources, and green living.
greening your home and life:
This user-friendly site offers a wealth of information on products and providers as well as environmental impact calulators so you can see how your choices affect the environment. Low Impact Living is a great resource for both those who are 'deep green' and for those who have no idea where to start!
This innovative site offers water consumption calculators for the home and office and options for reducing consumption.
Other great weblink pages:
Database of state incentives for 'renewables and efficiencies' – with a link to available federal incentives
Energy Star Homes weblinks – includes voluminous links on green building, green energy and climate change and green products.
Green Home Guides Product Directory
U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) recommended green product directories.
Renewable Energy With a Rapid Payback!
July 10, 2009
Last week I journeyed north to visit Seacoast Energy Alternatives in Dover, NH. SEA is a retail store that offers information and products geared to conserve energy, save money and improve environmental impact.
SEA is part of USA Solar Store, a cooperative group of independently owned and operated retail stores that started in Vermont and is quickly expanding across the country. As Pamela Bingham, one of the co-owners described, being part of the cooperative gives them the benefits of:
- the group's extensive product research and testing
- specialized expertise of other members
- the ability to offer reduced prices for their products
SEA has a wonderful range of products including appliances, composters, plumbing fixtures, lamps and photovoltaic systems. Of all their products, Pamela and her co-owner Jack Bingham love to talk about their solar water heating systems. As described by Dave Bonta in New Green Home Solutions, "Solar hot water systems are dependable, reasonably priced, and attractive. Clean trouble-free solar domestic hot water will let you shrink your energy consumption and give you freedom from fossil fuel-based heating sources."
How does it work? A solar water heating system consists of solar collectors (roof or ground-mounted), pumps to circulate the hot water, a storage tank and a back-up heating system. Solar water heaters need super-insulated storage tanks, so it is usually best to replace an existing water heater. The Marathon, on display at SEA and pictured above, is super-insulated and is guaranteed for life.
At SEA, you can see the two basic styles of solar hot water collectors that make sense for our climate, flat plate and evacuated tube solar collectors. Their costs are similar, and the styles vary some in their use and applications.
The new Velux flat plate collector modelled to be compatible with their skylight products, and beyond, installed vertically, a flat panel collector.
An evacuated tube collector – also check out the composting toilet at left!
For any solar water heating option, proper sizing and installation are critical for maximum performance. A solar water heating system requires good southern exposure. If you don't have that, you might want to consider another energy-saving option, a tankless water heater.
What are the costs and expected payback? Did you know that the average household spends 30% of their heating dollar on making hot water? The average system offered at SEA (for a family of 2-3), included the insulated water tank, costs approximately $10,000 and is guarantted for 5-10 years, but expected to perform for 20+ . With available federal tax credits (30% until 2016), the cost is reduced to $7,000. The solar water heating system should heat nearly all your domestic water supply in the summer and 40%-50% in the winter. Most households currently heating their water with oil will see a complete payback of the initial cost within 5 to 6 years. A typical solar hot water system will last much longer (40+ years) than a conventional hot water heater (10-12 years).
If you are interested in knowing more, check out www.seasolarstore.com or visit – Jack and Pamela enjoy giving tours of thier shop and products.
Additionally, Jack will be joining us for the August meeting of the Seacost Green Building Group to discuss solar water heating systems. We'll be meeting on Tuesday August 11th, from 7-9PM upstairs at the Grog in Newburyport. All are welcome!
Feel free to contact me to talk about these and other great product options for your home or business or the Seacoast Green Building Group.
Tires, Cans and Bottles, Oh My!
June 8, 2009
This month I started the design work on a new garage in Georgetown that will have walls built from rammed-earth tires, cans and glass bottles… keep your mind open and read on!
Methods and Results
The construction methods are not new; this type of construction is closely related to indigenous building methods that have been used for centuries. However, an architect and builder in New Mexico, Michael Reynolds, is the visionary behind building with garbage. He has been using old tires, cans and bottles for decades, to create homes that are entirely self-sustaining and off the grid. His website www.earthship.net and the documentary 'Garbage Warrior' are the best resources on his life and his buildings.
A Michael Reynold's design and built home
Tire building is an alternative construction technique that uses discarded tires and dirt as building materials. The tires are filled with dirt found on the site and then stacked to form walls. The tires are then covered with a stucco-like finish.
In another eco-friendly building method, glass bottles or cans are stacked like a masonry wall or within a wooden frame using mortar, and the wall is then finished with stucco.
These construction types have many benefits. First, they provide an environmentally friendly way to use items that would otherwise be either in a landfill or would need to be recycled. Second, they can be beautiful. The tire walls can have a smooth stucco finish and will be very thick, with deeply set window sills. When glass bottles are used (two bottoms of bottles are taped together to make an enclosed bottle), the walls bring in a beautiful dappled colored light to the interior of the building. Third, tire or dirt-filled-can construction in a habitable, heated structure (not a garage) has an added benefit of being a solid thermal mass, which holds the sun's heat from the day and slowly releases it's warmth throughout cooler evenings. And finally, these alternative construction types are examples of looking beyond status quo in construction practices to create more sustainable buildings.
The Project
The genesis of this project is my client, Elizabeth Rose, who is president of Long Way Home, a community-based, nonprofit organization in Guatemala that is building homes and schools using these construction methods. In Guatemala, these construction types are a perfect solution for very poor residents who need shelter and community buildings. In addition to the benefits noted above, building with tires, cans and bottles is cheap; the materials are virtually free, labor costs are low, and the building techniques are easily taught to otherwise unskilled laborers.
Elizabeth saw her family's need for a garage as an opportunity to showcase alternative environmentally sustainable building practices and to help potential supporters understand the important work that Long Way Home is doing.
From the Long Way Home website:
"Long Way Home's mission is to collaborate with community members, drawing together knowledge, experience, and creativity into the design and implementation of development projects. For example, by utilizing alternative building methods and community collaboration, Long Way Home has completed Parque Chimiya, a sustainable community park. In addition to the new soccer field, basketball court, and community kitchen, alternative building methods promote the collection and reuse of local garbage which help to combat environmental and health issues caused by trash burning. A healthy environment, Long Way Home believes, is integral in sustaining a healthy and empowered community."
Making It Happen
The garage design is a simple gable form and incorporates elements (roof lines, window style and details) from the main house. In the craftsman-style wood detailing above the garage doors, we're planning to use the glass-bottle construction. From a design perspective, we'll be working on which of the building techniques make sense around the building and on the details with our Guatemalan experts, our structural consultant and the builder.
For the project to be feasible in Georgetown, we will be relying on structural demonstrations by our engineering consultant and on the open-minded building inspector in Georgetown. The construction itself will be a combination of local builders and a visiting team from Guatemala. We're incredibly excited to see the project and the process take shape. I can't wait to share the work of filling one tire with Elizabeth! Stay tuned and see the sites below for more information.
Long Way Home http://longwayhomeinc.org
Michael Reynold's website http://earthship.net
A great post on alternative building materials: http://energysmartideas.com/blog/category/alternative-building-materials/
Think Spring – Think Green!
May 11, 2009
Spring is the perfect time for us to air out the house, throw open the windows and closets, and assess what we've got. It's a wonderful time to start thinking about changes to your home – adding that extra bedroom or family room you've been dreaming of, remodeling your circa 1950's kitchen, creating a better connection between your house and garden…Beginning the planning process in the spring is perfect for summer construction.
Renovation and addition projects make more sense than ever this year. Many homeowners have put aside thoughts of relocating and have decided to stay in their homes and work with what they have. Making thoughtful improvements to an existing home, so it will work better for your family and remain useful for decades, is one of the greenest steps you can take. Enormous savings in energy and material resources are found by renovating instead of building new, since building new not only includes the construction materials, but often also includes demolition or disturbing a previously undeveloped site. Savvy homeowners are learning how even small changes, such as adding cabinetry, enlarging an opening between rooms, or even painting can make a world of difference in their enjoyment of their homes.
In our projects, our evaluation and design process includes giving our clients options for additional home improvements they may not have considered to be part of their project: insulation, window and door repair, mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades. These not-so-glamorous changes enhance comfort and enjoyment of the home, bring substantial energy cost savings and reduce the home's negative impact on the environment.
This year and next, we have large rebate, loan and tax incentives available from National Grid and the Federal government for weatherization improvements to existing homes. The following are summaries of what is available. See the websites for more information.
Utility Rebates and Loans:
Through the MassSAVE program, National Grid will fund 75% of the cost (up to $2,000) of insulation, air sealing, windows and caulking/weather-stripping for work completed through July 31st of this year.
Through their Appliance Mangement program, National Grid offers rebates for equipment insulation, energy-efficient water heaters, refrigerators, furnaces and boilers, programmable thermostats, lighting and duct/air sealing. These rebates vary depending on the equipment purchased.
Through MassSAVE's statewide HEAT loan program, 0%(!!!) loans for energy-efficiency technologies up to $15,000 with terms up to 7 years are available. The technologies covered include water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, programmable thermostats, duct/air sealing, building insulation and windows.
Federal Tax Credits
A 30% tax credit (up to $1,500) is available for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, building insulation, doors, windows and biomass stoves. This credit is available for items placed in service in 2009 and 2010.
What do these incentives mean for the average homeowner?
A client of ours decided to include the installation of attic soy-based foam insulation to the other construction items underway in his home. The insulator helped with the rebate paperwork. With the 75% rebate from National Grid, coupled with the 30% tax credit from the Federal government (Yes, it adds up to 105%!), they will get money back for adding insulation! Of course, the increased comfort and energy cost reduction will benefit them for years to come.
Energy Audit
Each home is different. Having an energy audit done by a non-affiliated auditor is the best way to prioritize which projects will make sense for your home. Although the costs vary depending on the size of the house, you can expect to pay around $1200 for their full services. The auditors that we work with use blower-door tests to test the air-tightness of the home and an infrared camera test to see where leaks and gaps are in the walls and roof. They use this data with a year of the homeowner's energy bills to create a written report that includes recommendations for energy efficiency improvements and associated expected cost-savings. They will also perform a follow-up test after the work is complete to verify the system upgrades are working as expected. With the auditor's information and knowing the incentives available, you are equipped to make the right decision for improvements to your home.
With these incentives in place, this year is the time to take on these projects. It is important to start with an energy audit, to understand the requirements of the incentives and to have a qualifed and informed installation contractor. These contractors have a good handle on the incentives available and usually will help you with the paperwork.
If you need any assistance with your Spring planning or connecting you with an auditor, contractor or installers, let me know. As always, feel free to contact me with any other questions.
Happy Spring!!
For more information see: DSIRE USA and National Grid
Panel Discussion on Greening your Home and Workplace
April 11, 2009
It should be a great discussion with input from varied professional perspectives. Looking forward to it!
Fundamentally Green – Reuse and Salvage
March 25, 2009
One of my fondest memories of living in Chicago was 'shopping' in the alleys. My quickest walk to the train was down our 3 block alley: on one side were condo buildings and the on the other were single-family homes. It worked this way – if you didn't want something anymore, you left it in the alley, NEXT to the garbage, sometimes with a note, and it was usually gone in a few hours. Through the years I collected a great variety of treasures. Among them: lamps, a desk, many many chairs, my now favorite cookbook. My goal wasn't to be green, but it really was an efficient (cheap!) and practical system.
Now I use www.freecycle.org. If you haven't checked them out, give them a try – it is basically a local list-serve where members post items they want to give away or items they'd like to receive. It works similarly to shopping in the Chicago alley, but is a bit more civilized.
In construction, the act of restoring or remodeling a home is a form of reuse and salvage. Preservation instead of demolition and new construction saves in energy and materials consumption and reduces demolition landfill. There is a great opportunity in salvaging and reusing materials for remodeling and even new construction projects, if you are aware and know where to look. I was at a friend's home the other day who found an incredible farmer's sink in the basement at an open house, asked about it, and got it for a steal.
In addition to the somewhat familiar architectural salvage companies, who generally offer antique architectural elements (light fixtures, mantels, doors, decorative windows, hardware) there are also deconstruction stores that offer even basic construction items (flooring, plumbing, cabinetry). Both types of companies also offer an alternative to demolition and waste of unwanted but usable items, either by donation or in some cases buying the item. See below for some local architectural salvage and deconstruction stores. Many have searchable websites that make browsing easier.
Architectural Salvage:
Restoration Resources: 1946 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118 617.542.3033 www.restorationresources.com
Old House Parts: 1 Trackside Drive, Kennebunk, ME 04043 207.985.1999 www.oldhouseparts.com
Architectural Salvage Warehouse: 11 Maple St, Fiver Corners, Essex Junction, VT 05452 802.879.4221 www.architecturalsalvagevt.com
Nor'east Architectural Antiques: 16 Exeter Road, South Hampton, NH 03827 603.394.0006 www.noreast1.com
Vermont Salvage: Gates Street, White River Junction, VT 05001 802.295.7616 www.vermontsalvage.com
ReStore: 250 Albany Street, Springfield, MA 01105 413.788.6900 www.restoreonline.com
Free Green Home Seminars!
March 9, 2009
NEXUS, located at 38 Chauncy Street, 7th Floor in Boston, is offering free seminars for homeowners as part of the "Second Saturdays for Homeowners at Nexus" series : "Green Your Home. Green Your Life."
NEXUS, exhibiting an extensive sample library of green products and materials for residential and commercial products, is a valuable resource for designers, builders, and the general public. In a market where 'green-washing' is a growing concern, their diligence in screening the products is refreshing. It is also a big help to be able to see, touch and smell products the products, a big step from reviewing data on a web site or browsing 'green' products at a retail store.
The NEXUS Second Saturday program offers an introduction to the free green building resources NEXUS offers and to green building strategies you can implement in your home. The seminars are from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and are free and open to the public.
March 14: Low Impact Landscaping for the Home
Who should come: Homeowners, community groups and others interested in minimizing impact of landscape maintenance routines and design choices; this may include residential landscaping contractors, landscape architects and managers of small residential facilities.
April 11: The Green Remodel
Who should come: Homeowners, builders, designers and community members interested in understanding the opportunity an existing home's remodeling presents to minimize the home's energy use and negative environmental impact while maximizing healthful environments for occupants.
RSVPs are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. RSVP by the Friday before the even to Aaron Desatnik at email@example.com with "NEXUS Second Saturday " in the subject line or call 617-374-3740 x127.
For more information, see the NEXUS website:


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We planned our international training program using the concepts of Web 2.0 as to enhance learning, communication and collaboration.Our collaborative distance-learning training program from the Department of Continuing Medical Education from Harvard Medical School is offered to participants from Boston and throughout the world. It is designed for individuals who wish to gain basic and advanced training in clinical trials before moving into the field and for those who have experience in this area and aim to broaden their role in the design, management, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials using innovative learning tools such as Wiki and web blogs.
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We are pleased to offer a new international site for our PPCR 2013 class at the "Centro de Capacitacion" in LATU (Technological Laboratory of Uruguay) in Montevideo, Uruguay. LATU was created in 1965 as a joint effort of the government and the private sector. Together with the ANII (National Agency for Research and Innovation) which is a government agency that promotes and encourages research and the application of new knowledge production and social reality of the country, LATU supported the start of PPCR in Uruguay. These two entities made this initiative possible and gave the course a national level framework. The University of La Republica, which is the largest University in Uruguay, sponsors the course. Our Site Director in Uruguay is Dr. Asadur Jorge Tchekmedyian, former Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, University of La Republica and Vice-president of the Uruguayan Society of Gastroenterology. This year we have three participants joining us from Uruguay from various specialties, including Oncology and Critical Care Medicine.
For further information regarding the Uruguay site center, please contact Dr. Tchekmedyian by email at email@example.com
Welcome 2012 PPCR Students from 13 International Sites and 25 Countries
We would like to welcome the 300 participants for our 2012 Principles and Practice of Clinical Research course. This year we have 13 international sites (click here to see the list of sites) and students from 25 countries in all continents.
New International Site at University Hospital Dresden, Germany
We are pleased to offer a new international site for our PPCR 2012 class at the University Hospital Dresden "Carl Gustav Carus" in Dresden, Germany. This is the largest hospital in Dresden, Germany and is the teaching hospital of the Dresden University of Technology. Our Site Directors in Germany are Dr. Timo Siepmann, Clinical Research Collaborator, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Ben Illigens, Instructor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School. This year we will have eight participants joining us from Dresden from various specialties, including Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Neurology.
For further information regarding the German satellite center please contact Dr. Siepmann (Department of Neurology, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden University of Technology, Phone: +49 (0)351/458-35 65, email@example.com).
Course Director Meeting with PPCR Teaching Assistants from Saudi Arabia
The course director (prof. Fregni) together with two Harvard faculty who teach in the course (prof. Merabet and prof. Paulus) met the 2012 PPCR teaching assistants (Dr. Sherine Esmail, Dr. Zeyad Alzahrani and Dr. Mohamed Azfar) during a symposium of clinical research organized by King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University and chaired by Dr. Mujtaba Quadri - 2011 PPCR alumnus. "It was a great opportunity to meet in person our teaching assistants from Saudi Arabia and also welcome 2012 PPCR students as this year we have 9 participants from Saudi Arabia" - Prof Fregni's comments about this meeting.
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning is an educational technique in which learners/students work together to solve a problem, complete a task or discuss an idea. This method is based on the notion that learning occurs naturally during social interactions; it occurs during the communication of learners.
In a collaborative learning setting, learners have the opportunity to discuss and engage with their peers as to defend their ideas, beliefs and questions; therefore helping with engagement and learning. An important concept is that learners benefit when exposed to diverse viewpoints from students with different background.→ read more...
Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
Our 6-month collaborative distance-learning basic course on clinical research covers the basics of clinical research (such as: how to formulate a research question, select study population, randomization and blinding methods) to statistical methods (data distribution and classification, statistical tests, sample size calculation, survival analysis, missing data and meta-analysis); data collection, monitoring and reporting (include training in manuscript writing); and study designs (observational studies, non-inferior and adaptive designs and randomized clinical trials).
This course starts in February 2012.→ read more...
"How Seven Principles of Teaching Can Transform Education"
In his book, "Making Learning Whole: How Seven Principle of Teaching Can Transform Education", David Perkins, Professor of Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education, discusses the seven principles of learning. According to this author, learning should be a natural process as, for instance, when we learn how to play baseball. In order to achieve this, we should learn by "wholes" instead of learning by elements or parts. For instance, when one is learning how to play a song, one sings the entire song. Therefore, according to this Harvard educator, there are seven learning principles: "1. Play the whole game; 2. Make the game worth playing; 3. Work on the hard parts; 4. Play out of town; 5. Uncover the hidden game; 6. Learn from the team...and the other teams; Learn the game of learning".
We also believe that learning by wholes is a more natural and therefore efficient process. In particular, the item 6 ("Learn from the team....and the other teams") is aligned with our basic educational method of collaborative learning. In fact, collaboration might make the principle by wholes possible.

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All Blacks will be improving Wallabies' litmus test, says Michael Hooper
Rupert Guinness Breakaway Michael Hooper believes the true value of the Wallabies' victory against Argentina last weekend will only be fully known by how well Australia play against the All Blacks in Dunedin on...
Sonny Bill still needs to prove himself, says skipper McCaw
Rupert Guinness SONNY BILL WILLIAMS is no certainty of shoring up a place in the All Blacks squad just because he has made the commitment to play in New Zealand, says captain Richie McCaw.
Players feel for loved ones left in Christchurch
Rupert Guinness AS THE All Blacks arrived in Sydney yesterday for Saturday's final Bledisloe Test, they made no attempt to camouflage the horror that those among them experienced in the Christchurch earthquake.
'Good on him': Pocock applauds McCaw's smarts in pushing laws to limit
Rupert Guinness DAVID POCOCK is unlike most players in rugby. And that is not just because of the young Wallabies forward's top-shelf status as one of the best openside flankers in the international game.
Small but tough, Cruden beats the odds to become Carter's stand-in
Rupert Guinness A rising All Black drew inspiration from Lance Armstrong in the five-eighth's battle against testicular cancer, writes Rupert Guinness.
All Blacks player ratings
Rupert Guinness 15. Malili Muliaina nearly scored a first-half try from an Israel Dagg cross kick. Solid defence. 5/10
Uneasy glider: McCaw admits Genia gave Kiwis a scare
Rupert Guinness Richie McCaw sighs, then assumes the thinker pose as he racks his brain to come up with an answer to the question, ''Have any Wallabies stood out for you this year?''
Henry takes a new angle in attacking the Wallabies scrum
Rupert Guinness ALL BLACKS coach Graham Henry has coyly put the heat back on the Wallabies scrum, claiming the pack was angling in at the engagement during their last Test in Auckland.
Henry wants Australians to do Kiwis a favour
Rupert Guinness After retaining the Bledisloe Cup in a heart-stopping game decided by one point, the All Blacks want one more thing from the Wallabies.
Carter set to slot straight in
Rupert Guinness If Dan Carter has any hidden fear about his Test comeback for the All Blacks on Saturday, he wasn't showing any when it was confirmed yesterday.
McCaw desperate to avoid biggest loser tag
Rupert Guinness ALL BLACKS captain Richie McCaw led his band of ''desperate'' teammates into Sydney last night, declaring that the outcome of the Test against the Wallabies on Saturday would determine which one of...
Tahs on high alert for Sharks mauling
Rupert Guinness in Durban THE Waratahs forwards face their stiffest challenge this year when they take on the might and muscle of the Sharks pack in a contest that may determine the finals fate of either side.
Determined to make a super impression, reject Robinson heads to Italy
Rupert Guinness BEAU ROBINSON, one of the top rated up-and-coming openside breakaways in Super 14 a year ago, is still perplexed how the doors of opportunity in Australian rugby have closed on him.
Waugh says Mumm is the word as heir apparent Waratahs captain
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The Super showdown of the year
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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue units are on the scene of a fire at Bucca di Beppo restaurant, 11105 Causeway Blvd., Brandon.
- Update: Bucca di Beppo Diner Recounts Mother's Day Fire
Evening diners were there for a Mother's Day meal when smoke alarms went off May 12 at Buca di Beppo in Brandon. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reported the fire is under investigation and is believed to be accidental.
Fire rescue said the restaurant was occupied at the time of the fire but all customers and staff were able to evacuate safely.
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Joseph A. Heil, Sr., of Richmond, 86, passed away Thurs., Nov. 8, 2012 in Lexington. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Paul) Dapkus of Richmond. Visitation will be at Scobee Funeral Home from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winchester. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Louisville.
The online guestbook is available at www.ScobeeFuneralHome.com.


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The Northport Veterans' Affairs Medical Center is administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.…More It is part of the New York/New Jersey Veterans Integrated Service Network, number 3.
Affiliated with the State University of New York at Stony Brook's Medical School, the medical center offers medical, surgical, psychiatric, rehabilitative and skilled nursing care to Long Island veterans.
The center features a medical library and provides social services such as counseling. It also has a homeless veterans treatment program, which includes outreach, residential treatment, case management, a drop-in center, supported work therapy and both permanent and transitional housing.
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For years, the roots of depression have long been thought to be from outward sources like substance abuse, medications, loss of a loved one, or a major life-changing event. But studies are now showing that some people may be susceptible to depression due to an over-reactive immune system.
Scientists have found that when exposed to stress, the immune systems of some mice reacted by overproducing a substance called Interleukin 6. IL-6 is a cytokin, a molecule used for cell-to-cell communication that is important in immune response. Mice with spiked amounts of IL-6 tended to show more symptoms of depression than mice with non-reactive immune systems.
These findings could suggest hope for the nearly 121 million people who suffer from depression world-wide because scientists were able to successfully treat these mice.
Researcher Georgia Hodes says that stress can be thought of like an allergen, like tree pollen. Unlike other allergens, stress can trigger the immune system to cause symptoms of depression rather than itchy eyes and sneezing.
"In some ways, it is an analogy to an allergy," Hodes said. "You have something that is not really dangerous, but your body thinks it is, so you have this massive immune response. In this case, the stressor is what they're having this massive immune response to."
In 2000 and 2003, Finnish studies showed a link between allergies and depression and there has been research showing that people with severe allergies are twice as likely to develop depression. It was thought that allergy symptoms like fatigue, headaches and sleeplessness, could cause a slump in patient's moods and could lead to strong holds of depression.
People with depression did show an increase in production of IL-6 but it was unclear whether it was the source or a symptom of the depression. Hodes and her team tried to answer that question by exposing young mice to old mice, a scenario certain to induce a great amount of stress because the older mice are aggressive and will pin down and even bite the younger mice.
After repeated exposure to high levels of stress, the scientists found that some mice had a normal amount of IL-6 in their systems while others had over-produced it. The mice that had an elevation of IL-6 showed social withdrawal as well as a reduction in the enjoyment of things they previously liked. They showed symptoms associated with depression in mice.
They then injected these mice with a drug that stops cytokins like IL-6 from traveling to the brain and found that the previously depressed mice began to act normally. The scientists finished by testing and verifying that the increase in IL-6 came from the immune system alone in order to isolate the cause of the elevation.
Researchers plan to present their findings at the annual meeting of the society for Neuroscience in New Orleans, on October 16th. They are currently working to find whether mice that are genetically modified not to produce IL-6 can be used as bone marrow donors to cure mice who are stress-susceptible.
The drugs used to block the cytokins in mice are currently available and are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in humans. This research suggests they may be able to be used to successfully treat depression as well. This could very well be an incredible breakthrough in treatment for those suffering from depression.


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We have stayed at many hotels but we always find the Marriott has the most comfortable beds and the surroundings are so opulent.
We would probably choose the Marriott over any other chain of hotels because of this and particularly in a different country you would know you were going to be pleased with the outcome. I booked this hotel online from Australia knowing that the name Marriott would be quite safe. - Trevor
the overall friendliness and willingness to answer questions and to help was most appreciated. the gift of sparkling wine for our anniversary was most thoughtful - Jonathan
The staff would go out of their way to help you nothing was a problemfor them they recommended restaurants where to see and there was a younggirl working the bar who looked school age but ran it so efficently andshe makes the best hot chocolate after a days walking just what youneed. The location is fab walking distance of everywhere. Breakfastswere lovely a really good selection of food - Denise
Everything, I am going back on september 21st for 2 more nights. Iwould desperately like to stay there 3 additional nights the18th,19th and 20th. - Tony
- position, close to wien mitte (U-bahn, S-bahn), the central park, cable TV with an LCD screen in the room, that wasn't mentioned in the room description, the satisfying breakfast, the staff - very friendly - Daniel
We were there only for a day but we loved the hotel. It's location is convenient as it is right next to the U4, but if one has time it's even possible to walk downtown. The staff is polite and helpful. All in all, we were pretty pleased and will definitely visit the hotel again when we're in Vienna. - Ani


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Some investors are puzzled about how share prices are set on the stock markets. Part of the problem is that most of the transactions we do on a regular basis are fixed price.
For example, if you stop for milk and bread at the grocery store, the price is set by the store. Most consumers, at least in the U.S., don't bargain for a lower price than what is on the price tag.
Curiously, we think nothing for bargaining for a car or house. Most of us know the price can be negotiated in many cases.
In many ways, stock share prices are arrived at in the same manner: through an open auction where buyers can offer a price and sellers can accept it or not.
Once a stock moves out of the IPO stage and into the open market, there are a number of factors that go into setting the price.
Opening Price
For example, Amalgamated Kumquats closes on Tuesday at 25½; what will it open at on Wednesday morning? The answer is: who knows. Most likely, it will open somewhere around 25½, but any number of things might cause it to open higher or lower. Before the market opens on Wednesday:
- Civil war in Elbonia, the prime producer of Kumquats
- President of Amalgamated Kumquats arrested for looting the company
- FDA says Kumquats cure baldness
- Huge oil reserves discovered on Amalgamated property
All of these circumstances and many others could influence the price up or down. Silliness aside, the most likely reason the price would change involves something like the release of earnings after the market closed or some other economic or market factors that may change the way investors value the stock.
In the end, it remains a question of what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to take.
The swirl of market, political and industry news influences whether there are more buyers or sellers for a particular stock in the market at any one time.
Clean Slate
Every day the market opens, it's a clean slate. Investors must meet no set prices. Stocks that the day before were flying high may not get off the ground today. The ugly duckling turns into a cash cow (how's that for mixing metaphors).
If the owner of the shares needs or wants to sell them, she will have a price that is acceptable to her. She can put out an offer to sell the shares at her price.
If another investor believes that is a good price for the stock, he will offer to buy the shares. When the willing seller and willing buyer agree on the price, a sale occurs.
Thanks to the electronic markets, this trans action may happen in the blink of an eye.
However, if the seller is desperate to sell, she may agree to a price below what she wants. When investors get nervous about a stock or the trend of the stock market, they begin to sell.
When there are more sellers than buyers, investors must keep lowering the price until a buyer agrees. As long as the imbalance between sellers and buyers exists, the share price will continue to fall.
When the market is going the other way and buyers outnumber sellers, the buyers must keep raising the price per share to attract sellers. As you can see, share prices must rise in the scenario.
The point is a share of stock is worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. That is the heart of investing. A stock may be a good buy at $35 per share and a terrible buy at $50 per share to one investor, however another investor may not think twice about paying $50 per share. Which is the right price? Often only time will tell. Many years ago, some investors thought $10 per share was too much for Microsoft and refused to buy it. Too bad for them.
Fair Price
Successful investors decide what a fair price for a particular stock is and that's where they buy. They don't let market hysteria goad them into overpaying. Likewise, if nothing has fundamentally changed with the company, but the stock is dropping along with the market, successful investors will sit tight and not be frightened off a good price.
As you develop you investing skills, you will learn strategies and techniques to help you establish a fair price for stocks and either get that price or find another stock to buy that meets you investing criteria.


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David Lee Randolph, 67, of Greenwood, Miss., formerly of Ottumwa, died Feb. 25, 2013, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., from heart failure.
He was born in Ottumwa on Oct. 29, 1945, to the late George Lester and Sylvia Carder Randolph.
He was a graduate of Ottumwa High School and Southern Bible College in Houston, Texas. He has been an ordained minister since 1968 and was an insurance representative for Liberty National Life for 27 years. He was a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God in Greenwood, and his hobbies were hunting, fishing and camping. He was a devoted husband and father and was a master chef.
He is survived by his spouse of 44 years, Carolyn Long Randolph of Greenwood, Miss.; son, David Dwight Randolph of Greenwood, Miss.; brother, Frank Randolph of Des Moines; two sisters, Dee Ferris of Glidden and Ruth Ann Randolph of Sergeant Bluff.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, George Lester "Butch" Randolph Jr., Dwight Randolph and Terry Randolph; and two sisters, Rosetta Perry and Diane Fouts.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God in Greenwood; with Rev. Ronald Minor, Rev. Bernard Wiggins and Rev. Dwight Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Longview Cemetery in Carroll County.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. this evening at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood and begin again at noon Friday until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Randolph's nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwight Johnson, Carl Long, Richard Denniston and Tommy Long.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.williamsandlord.com.


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Quote:This is the way the Binotron is going to work. You are going to have to rack all the way in to get the low power arm to focus.When you go straight though, you are going to have to rack out quite a bit, and when you go high, you have to rack out even more.The solution is simply. Set up the focuser with the lowest profile you can.Use a 2.1" focuser tube.
Quote:Ignore the fact that in low power, the tube is going to extend into the light path. At low power, it really doesn't do enough damage to the image to make it possible to detect. It simply does not matter.
Quote:Quote:I am still not settled as to how important coma correction really is to planet/lunar observation. For planets, coma may not be a factor if you're using a driven scope and can keep the planet centered. For Lunar, I prefer coma correction across the entire field. I don't own a scope with coma but I do have an eyepiece pair which is bad in this department and I can't stand to use them on the moon.Tanveer.
Quote:I am still not settled as to how important coma correction really is to planet/lunar observation.
Quote:No, the lowest profile I can have is a 1.5" focuser tube. That's what I have now. If I went any longer I'd probably not be able to come to focus with the filter wheels in some of my eyepieces
Quote: the more you would have to extend the newtonian spacer to still achieve focus at low power thus marginally reducing the FOV the more it is extended.
Quote:I am using a Binotron with a 10" home-built f/6.5 newt. I asked Russ if a Paracorr would be useable and he said it was not needed--even at shorter f-ratios. I suspect that this may have to do with the OCS. However, the magnification effect of the OCS alone would not affect coma correction as coma scales linearly with magnification.
Quote:Why all this talk about the drawtube intruding into the light path at low power but not at high power?
Quote:Mike, when using the binotron's in a newtonian there is a minimum of 4" between the shoulder of the focuser and the OCS. This consists of the regular 2" shaft + a 2" Newtonian spacer which can itself be unscrewed a further 1/2" to help reaching focus in low power if necessary. The newtonian spacer is removed for use in a refractor or SCT thus making the whole system compatible with any type of scope. In my scope (10" f/5) I rack out more than 1.25" for mid power and about 2" for high power.
Quote:I should have picked up on this when you talked about using the binoviewer with a filter wheel. Since you already are able to use the filter wheel in mono, when using the binotron you would have to modify the length of your focuser tube or use an extension tube or pull the whole thing out quite a bit when binoviewing with mid or high power. But using the binotron with the filter wheel is of course not possible.
Quote:BTW I still don't know how you are able to reach focus with the filter wheel's extra inch of height + the extra 3/8" in height for the 3 thumbscrew compression ring holder. The math just doesn't seem to compute for my eyepieces.
Quote:I could see switching to Denk 14s but I have not bothered yet.


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- Release Date: Mar 20, 2012
- ESRB: Mature
Mascot location in Chapter: Gone Rogue
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Blue Bomber Report Record: 4–1–0
Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Big Blue add QB, O-lineman to roster
THE Blue Bombers added import quarterback R.J. (Rush James) Archer Thursday to the group that includes Buck Pierce, Joey Elliott, Alex Brink and Justin Goltz. Also added was 6-7, 320-pound import offensive lineman James Carmon.
The 6-2, 220-pound Archer attended the Detroit Lions training camp this past summer and was released Aug. 23.
Earlier this year he played for the Georgia Force of the AFL and threw for 2,246 yards and 49 touchdowns. It is his first CFL experience.
"It's just a good chance to come up here and learn. I'm new to this (Canadian) game so there might be a bit of a learning curve there," said Archer, 25, who said he has been training on his own at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. He said he is the second Rush James in his family as he is named after his dad's uncle.
Practice rosters are allowed this month to expand from seven to 12 players so teams can evaluate new players.
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Fans won't need rose-coloured glasses when watching the 4-10 Bombers on Saturday. Both Winnipeg and Calgary Stampeders players will be wearing various pink-themed items as the game has been dedicated to support the fight against breast cancer. Fans, who are also encouraged to wear pink, will be able to purchase merchandise at the Bomber Store where 100 per cent of the sales will go to the Keeping Abreast Foundation in support of breast cancer research.
The first 25,000 fans in attendance will receive a Blue Bombers keychain.
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Head coach Tim Burke said the Bombers will play without receivers Kito Poblah (upper body) and Cory Watson (leg) and defensive linemen Bryant Turner (ankle) and Alex Hall (knee).
Rookie non-import receiver Rory Kohlert and import Kurt Adams are expected to start on offence while the defence is expected to start import J.T. Gilmore and non-import Fernand Kashama.
Veteran slotback Terrence Edwards, who did not practise on Thursday and was limping on a tender foot, is expected to play.
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The Bombers will get a chance to see how they man up against the Stampeders.
"Joey (quarterback Elliott) has done really well against zone (defence) teams. Now he's going to face a man-team. Now you have to be real accurate with the ball, you have to throw it away from the defence, you can't just check it down because those guys are covered," Burke said. "Our receivers have to beat man coverage and our offensive scheme has to be better."
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The last time Dan Perkins ran for city council I wrote a letter of support for his opponent. After the election I went to him and wanted to discuss it.
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Kentucky has tied with New Jersey for fifth place in the improvement of its students' performance in the assessments of reading, mathematics and science since 1992, according to a report from Harvard University.
The report, "Achievement Growth: International and U.S. State Trends in Student Performance," was produced by Harvard's Program on Education Policy and Governance and was presented in Education Next — the program's journal.
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Curious George turns up this weekend at the Barnes & Noble in Parsippany. We're not sure if the Man in the Yellow Hat will be along for the ride. Also, learn about the mating behavior of the Woodcock and hear some classical Spanish guitar.
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I walked into the kitchen and discovered my son juicing lemons. He had already located the sugar and told me he was going to make lemonade. I took a picture because I wanted my husband to see what happens when I fold laundry or clean the bathrooms, so he might gain an appreciation for a dirty house. Perhaps I should have scolded my son, but he pointed out that it was a very hot, lemonade sort of day. So instead of being "scoldy", I decided to teach him how to make lemonade.
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Join us for an evening of food catered by drink, book signing, silent auction and loads of fun!
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Met Office issue amber rain alert for Hampshire
Updated 6:40pm Thursday 13th February 2014 in News By Joe Curtis, Health Reporter
WHEN will it end?
Hampshire is in for more weather misery today after the Met Office issued another Amber Alert for rain.
Winds of up to 80mph are expected to batter the South coast until tomorrow morning.
Residents are warned of possible road closures and disrupted train services as trees are likely to be uprooted while buildings could also suffer damage.
Large waves are also likely along the south coast which could lead to flooding where it coincides with high tides.
The news will come as a blow to the communities already dealing with flooding, such as Winchester, where the military have been drafted in to help residents and businesses.
Meanwhile the Environment Agency has put in place 14 Severe Flood Warnings, 65 Flood Warnings and 116 Flood Alerts across the South East.
Nearly 700 properties have been confirmed as flooded across the South East and the Agency expects those numbers to rise with dismal conditions on the way.
Simon Hughes, Environment Agency Regional Manager, said: "Our hearts and sincere sympathy go out to those who have already experienced flooding.
"Our teams remain out in all conditions working around the clock, day and night, to protect lives, homes, businesses, communities and farmland across the region. This vital work will carry on nonstop 24/7 for as long as it is needed.
"This is already the wettest January England has experienced since records began in 1766, and we are moving towards December, January and February being the wettest winter in 250 years. Further heavy rain is forecast for the remainder of this week and the weekend, bringing with it the risk of further flooding across the South East. The situation is likely to get worse before it gets better.
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Five leading business owners in the High Line neighborhood, in partnership with Friends of the High Line, have formed a coalition of business owners whose mission is to work towards the preservation and reuse of the High Line. If you own a business in the High Line area, and you support preserving the High Line for reuse as an elevated public open space, please contact Chelsea-Village Business Owners (CVBO). Virtually no work is required. But your name and business name, added to letters and statements, can greatly energize the movement to save the High Line.
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While the 1,200-plus athletes in Rockland for the JCC Maccabi Games will spend their mornings and afternoons playing sports or volunteering, each night they have a different exciting activity. Monday, the first day of actual competition, concluded with a beach party at Germonds Park. The athletes enjoyed a cookout to go along with taking a dip in Germonds Pool and playing mini golf. There was also a large water slide set up, as well as two surfboard simulators, for the athletes.
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It's such a pleasure to watch real MLB teams play incredibly important games. The Mets haven't competed like this in six years. The Braves were HOSED. That infield fly call — on a ball that was about a hundred feet from the infield — was embarrassing for MLB. Still, the Braves choked when they had […]
Mets Game 162: Win Over Marlins
Mets 4 Marlins 2 Wait till next year!
Mets Game 161: Loss to Marlins
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Mets Game 160: Loss to Marlins
Marlins 3 Mets 2 So much for sweeping the Marlins in the final series of the season.
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Braves 6 Mets 2 On the bright side, the Mets won't have to play the Braves again in 2012, and will never again have to face Chipper Jones.
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Braves 2 Mets 0 And now, back to reality.
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Mets 3 Braves 1 After all that Larry Jones did to the Mets in his 19-year career, the least the Mets could do in return was spoil his special day in Atlanta.
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Mets 6 Pirates 0 It took five and a half months, but the Mets finally gave their hometown fans something to cheer about.
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Pirates 10 Mets 6 Just think, if this were 1960, this miserable season would be over. Then again, if this were 1960, the Mets wouldn't exist. Hmm …
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Mets Game 152: Win Over Marlins
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Mets Game 150: Win Over Marlins
Mets 7 Marlins 3 Finally, the Mets meet a team that is more fundamentally flawed, and deeper in the tank, than themselves.
Mets Game 149: Loss to Phillies
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