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It was natural to connect the Air Jordan XX8′s shrouded build with one of the classics in the genre, especially when images emerged this spring depicting the long-awaited Nike Zoom Flight '98 retro. Here's a brand new colorway for the Gary Payton signature that has a bit of the 'Night Vision' vibe thanks to purple and neon accents on a black base. This is an energetic color scheme but downright subtle as compared to the heavily patterned edition we just showed you; which of these February 2014 'The Glove' releases has you more excited? Let us know after you've seen more images below and stick with Sneaker News for more details.
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Listen to this article or download audio file.Click-2-Listen By Hal McCoy Staff Writer Sunday, April 13, 2008 PITTSBURGH The conventional theory is that Dusty Baker prefers veterans over young players, something he vehemently denies and something he is proving by the way he is handling Joey Votto. If the theory was true, veteran Scott Hatteberg would be playing more than Votto. Check the numbers. Votto started at first base Saturday for the sixth time. Hatteberg has five starts. "I was going to give Votto a chance regardless," said Baker. "I'm trying to break him in a little slower. He is going to be fine. He is swinging better every day. I see more bat speed and I see more hip speed than what I saw in spring training. "Plus, he works hard, man, as hard as anybody here," Baker added. "He wants it and he'll get it." Votto works every day with hitting instructor Brook Jacoby and says it is to his benefit. "It takes me a little while in spring training to get my swing down," said Votto. "I definitely feel like it is coming close. Jake has been a huge help. He is in there with me every day and we get some alone time so he can talk with me to get my swing right. "He always has some little thing for me," Votto added. "One thing about Brook is that he is not overbearing about it. I've had hitting coaches who throw a lot at you at once and sometimes that doesn't do a hitter good. Brook has a little something every day that I can use in that night's game." He used Jacoby's tutoring well Saturday night, poking three hits to raise his average to .320, although his error led to two runs in a 4-3 loss. 'K's' not everything Some people wondered why Edinson Volquez only struck out one (pitcher Paul Maholm) in his five shutout innings Friday against the Pirates. One of those was not Baker. "Strikeouts are not always the benchmark of whether you are throwing the ball well or not," he said. "The benchmark is how the other team hits the ball. And they didn't hit the ball very well off him. And the Pirates aren't a big-swing, strikeout team anyway, other than a couple of guys." Hard-won souvenir Ken Griffey Jr. was displaying the outline of a baseball on one of his buttocks Saturday, souvenir of getting hit by Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Maholm in the first inning. "Take two fastballs down the middle for strikes, then get drilled," said Griffey. Griffey also had some words for umpire Mike DiMuro during his ninth-inning at-bat Friday and Griffey rarely says anything to umpires. When DiMuro called strike two, Griffey turned and said, "That ball was low and outside." On the next pitch, also low and outside, Griffey ended the 1-0 game on a deep fly to right center and said, "I knew I had to cover that pitch because if the umpire gave him (Matt Capps) a strike on the previous pitch he'd give it to him again so I knew he would throw it there." On Tuesday in Chicago, Griffey and Baker will wear uniforms No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. Drying the field The PNC grounds crew was unable to completely cover the infield Friday night during a heavy storm because the tarp became too heavy. So how did they play an hour later? The grounds crew covered the infield dirt with 7,000 pounds of Kwik-Dry, 140 bags at 50 pounds each, the most in the 15 years Manny Lopez has been grounds crew chief. And they scraped it off Saturday morning. Quote of the day "The joy of winning does not equal the pain of losing." manager Dusty Baker after his team's 1-0 loss to the Pirates Friday and 4-3 loss to the Pirates Saturday. http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/con...snotesweb.html |
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A HUGE sports and fitness jamboree in Birkenhead Park will welcome the Olympic Torch Relay to Wirral on Friday, June 1.
The relay, which begins on Saturday 19 May at Lands End in Cornwall is making an epic 70-day journey around the UK. It will cover approximately 8,000 miles before it arrives in London at the Olympic Stadium.
The flame will light the cauldron at the opening ceremony on Friday, July 27 to signify the start of the Olympic Games.
The flame will arrive in Wirral at around 5.45pm on Friday, June 1.
The official route follows Gorsey Lane, Wallasey, then progresses via Duke St, Park Road, Park Road North, and Ashville Road, before entering Birkenhead Park.
It will then be carried through Birkenhead town centre and Hamilton Square, before being taken across the River Mersey from Woodside on one of the Mersey Ferries.
To mark the occasion, Wirral Council is organising displays of sports and fitness activities in Birkenhead Park from 4pm on the day the torch arrives.
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Councillor Lesley Rennie, cabinet member for Culture, Tourism and Leisure, said: "We are delighted that Wirral is on the route of the torch relay, it really is a once in a lifetime event.
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The Love Letter Sculptural Box
You'll be delighted by the Victorian nostalgia of this sweet cherub penning a letter of love! Intricately sculpted with a tender rosebud and a chubby-cheeked fellow, this Toscano-exclusive treasure box is cast in quality designer resin and finished in faux ivory and gold. Lift the lid to store your tiny treasures-of-the-heart inside.
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Accessorize your outfits with jewelry for day or night. Pick up a pair of everyday earrings or splurge on a stunning necklace and matching bracelets.
Art Nouveau Twin Peacock Jewel Box
Store your tiny treasures-of-the-heart inside this lavishly embellished work created in the Art Nouveau style of French artist Emile Galle. A stylized feather motif wraps the sides that rise toward a removable lid embellished by a pair of gracefully preening peacocks separated by a golden teardrop. This kidney-shaped, Toscano-exclusive treasure box is artistically cast in quality designer resin and hand-painted in jewel-toned hues as a collectible or for gift giving.
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Ark of the Covenant Box Grande
This museum-quality work is sculpted and hand-painted to the best historic specifications discovered about the actual Ark of the Covenant. Rich with the colors of an Egyptian palette, this collectible work of art opens to hold your treasures.
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Ark of the Covenant Statue
Commandments are said to have been kept in an ornate box much like this sculptural interpretation of an 18th-century drawing. Complete with guardian cherubim, ornate embellishments and removable lid, this replica work of art is cast in quality designer resin and finished in faux gold gilding to capture every exquisite detail. 11-1/2"W x 4"D x 7"H. 2 lbs.$29.95 -
Celtic Pewter Bracelet
Stunning artwork in its own right, the intricate Celtic weave begins with an adjustable ring and travels toward your wrist in hand-cast pewter knotwork. Wrap yourself in the mystery and beauty of the Celtic Isles. Adjustable sizing. Adjustable.$24.955.0/5 (1) -
Legendary Dragon of Glenshire Lidded Box
By artist Liam Manchester
Drawing upon the childhood story of a dragon who protected the coffers of his village, British artist Liam Manchester sculpted this wonderfully detailed creature and set it atop an equally impressive claw-footed box. His fierce dragon will protect your treasures inside the felted box cast of designer resin. 6"W x 5"D x 6"H. 1 lb.$24.95 - $39.955.0/5 (1) -
Royal Bastet Egyptian Box
The royal cat goddess sits atop a sarcophagus laden with elaborate Egyptian imagery in this hand-painted, quality designer resin work of decorative art created exclusively for Toscano. Hand-painted in faux gold and ebony as the perfect gift! 4-1/2"W x 3"D x 6"H. 1 lb.$24.95 - $39.954.0/5 (1) -
Delicate jars holding the treasures of the ages.
Colored like a handful of semi-precious gemstones, our hand-embossed vessels are fit for royalty! These vessels, with their silver-toned metal lids, will store your jewelry, the key to your wine cellar, and other treasures. Give them as gifts or set them in a sunny window and watch them sparkle! Each: 2-1/2"dia.x2-1/2"H.$24.95 - $39.953.5/5 (2) -
Queen Cleopatra Egyptian Amulet Box
Cleopatra, the formidably intelligent and beautiful Macedonian ruler, sits astride the liftable lid of this hieroglyph-bedecked amulet box, her arms crossed with the scepters of Egypt. Cast in quality designer resin and hand-painted in a rich Egyptian palette, this is another Toscano-exclusive collectible. 5-1/2"W x 3-1/2"D x 8-1/2'H. 1 lb.$34.952.0/5 (1) -
"Victorian Lace" Necklace and Earrings Ensemble
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King Arthur's Honor Pendant
In return for valor in battle it is said that King Arthur bestowed crystal pendants, much like the one we offer here, upon his most cherished knights. Handcrafted in pewter with a center stone of royal blue, the four 40-mm iridescent crystals form the shape of a cross. Includes: 21" metal chain.$34.95 -
The Falkenburg Collection Eggs
Our enameled eggs attract attention in brilliant royal blue! Fashioned more than a century ago by Faberge, jeweler to Russian Czarina Maria, our replica collectibles boast the same intricate metalwork, lost wax metal-casting, hand-painted enamel and magnetic closure as the originals. "Constance" boasts a royal double eagle while the larger "Beatrice" is ringed by clusters of roses.$75.00 - $149.00 -
The Petroika Collection Eggs
Our Petroika enameled egg boasts the most vibrantly green hues we've ever seen! Originally fashioned more than a century ago by Carl Faberge, imperial jeweler for the Russian Czarina Maria, our own collectible egg boasts the same intricate metalwork, "lost wax" metal-casting method, hand-painted enamel and magnetic closure as the originals. "Larissa" boasts a tiny pearl crown. Our exclusive work of art is an instant family heirloom! Larissa: 3"dia. x 6-1/2"H. 1 lb. Elena: 2"dia. x 5"H. 0.5 lb.$45.00 - $75.00 -
Isis Bracelets and Anklets
Adorn yourself with the elegant beadwork of the Isis Anklet and Bracelet. Stunning artwork in its own right, the intricate weave begins with an adjustable ring and travels toward your ankle or wrist in a widening mesh of iridescent cobalt blue glass beads secured with a lobster claw hook. Adjustable.$12.95 - $29.95 -
Alexander Palace Collection Faberge-Style Enameled Egg: Polotsk
Hundreds of sparkling crystals are the keynote of this museum-quality, Faberge-style enameled egg named for its benefactor, Tsar Alexander III. Carl Faberge's 17th-century creations live on in "Polotsk," set in crimson enamel.
Cast in metal alloy using the ancient "lost wax" method before the effervescent embellishments are added. It sits atop tripod legs and opens to hold tiny treasures.
Approx. 2-1/2"dia. x 4"H. 1 lb.$49.95 -
The Hayworth Pendant and Earrings Ensemble
You'll shine with the splendor of an elegant Hollywood night when you don this collection of faux ebony jewels set amidst a graceful cascade of silver-tone oval multi-faceted bursts of sparkle.
Tiered wire-drop earrings add extra glitter to this glamorous Toscano exclusive ensemble.
Necklace: 19"L
Earrings 2"L$29.95 -
Grand Duchess Collection Faberge-Style Enameled Eggs
It's impossible to leave these gorgeous enameled eggs alone! Lifting these collectible beauties from their petite tripod bases, examining their apricot-hued enamel and rotating them towards the light to admire their sparkling crystals is hypnotic.
Admirers will know why Alexander III commissioned Carl Faberge to create them for his Duchess - they're beautifully addictive!
Each Approx. 1-1/2"dia. x 2-1/2"H. 1 lb.
Select an item from the drop-down box.$34.95 - $59.95 -
Lady Leighton Necklace and Earring Ensemble
If romance is the keynote of your personal style, look no further than this Renaissance-inspired ensemble of sparkling ebony glass jewels, multi-faceted faux crystals, and silver-toned metals that meet in a center filigree medallion. Delicate wire drop earrings with faux ebony gems complete our Toscano-exclusive ensemble.$14.95 - $49.95 -
The Dowager Collection Faberge-Style Enameled Eggs: Dowager Royal Blue
This exquisite enameled egg is skillfully rendered in the style made famous by Carl Faberg, the imperial jeweler for Russian nobility.
An enduring synonym for luxury, our collectible begins when a wax sculpture is made and cast in metal alloy using the traditional lost wax method before the brilliant enamel and tiny embellishments are added.
Our Toscano-exclusive collectible features an exquisite faux gem at its crown.
2-1/2"dia. x 4-1/2"H. 1 lb.$49.95 -
Dragon Protector of the Celtic Orb Sculptural Box
Wrapping his spiny tail in a protective crouch, our Toscano-exclusive dragon by artist Liam Manchester is fraught with menacing sculptural detail. His imaginative, Celtic-knot embellished orb opens to cradle your treasures of the realm. 4"W x 5"D x 6-1/2"H. 2 lbs.$24.95 -
Jeweled Trellis Faberge-Style Enameled Egg Collection
Remarkable filigree cutwork punctuated by petite, sparkling jewels attracts the eye to these museum-quality, Faberge-style eggs. Carl Faberge's 17th-century creations are cast in metal alloy using the ancient "lost wax" method before they are hand tinted with enamels in royal hues and accented by effervescent embellishments. Each Design Toscano egg sits atop a display pedestal and opens to hold tiny treasures. Our exclusive works of art are instant family heirlooms!
Each 3"dia. x 5-1/2"H; 1 lb.
Select item.$69.95 - $115.00 -
The Royal Garden Faberge-style Collectible Enameled Egg Set
Over-the-top ornamentation characterizes these jeweler-style, museum-quality enameled eggs first made famous by Carl Faberge in the 17th century. The "Ladybug" boasts an intricate filigree of lavender-hued pansies and a namesake "lucky bug" while the "Hummingbird" tips its filigreed lid-twice-to reveal a spot for tiny treasures. Both are cast in metal alloy using the ancient "lost wax" method and before the brilliant enamel, faux jewels and tiny embellishments are added. Each approx. 3-1/2" dia. x 4-1/2"H. 1 lb.$49.95 - $99.95 -
Wings of Isis Necklace and Earring Ensemble
Don the regal wings of the patroness of nature and magic! A romantic cascade of delicate metal chains bestows a royal beauty accented by a faux gold finish. The striking wire drop earrings complete the Design Toscano exclusive ensemble.
Necklace: 10"L. Earrings: 2"L.$39.95 -
Lady Liliana Necklace and Earring Ensemble
You'll instantly adopt the refined splendor of the Victorian age as a cascade of ebony glass beads fitted in gunmetal filigree adorns your pretty neck.
The classic Design Toscano look is accented by complementary wire drop earrings that single out the design element and echo the beauty of this elegant ensemble.
Necklace: 19"L. Earrings: 1"L.$19.95 -
Winged Rapture Goth Angel Pendant and Earring Ensemble
This romantic piece of Goth angel jewelry gives you that punkish edge mixed with polished glamour. It will be your treasured possession.
The gunmetal angel wings feature a menagerie of cut out feathers, hinged in the center, and adorned with multi-faceted black crystals in a dramatic arched setting.
Tiered wire-drop earrings add extra soul to this electrifying Design Toscano exclusive ensemble.
Necklace: 15"L
Earrings: 1-1/2"L$34.95 -
The Ark of the Covenant Sculptural Box
Every symbol and glyph on this sculptural box has specific scriptural references to the Ark of the Covenant. This museum-quality work is sculpted and hand-painted to the best historic specifications scholars have discovered about the actual ark. Rich with the colors of an Egyptian palette, this collectible work of art opens to hold your treasures.$24.95 - $45.00 -
Dragons Thorne Serpent Dragon Bronze-Finished Pendant
Compliment any wardrobe with this stunning pendant. Crafted from authentic fine pewter and finished to replicate bronze.
Faux leather cord adjustable up to 32" L.$14.95 - $24.95 -
The Diwali Pendant and Earring Ensemble
Named for the Hindu celebration of truth and light, this exotic work features multi-linked hand-cast, faux silver metalwork set with bright discs, elegant lapis glass beads and a center tri heart configuration.
Complementary wire drop earrings echo the sparkling Design Toscano ensemble.
Necklace: 27"L
Earrings: 2-1/2"L$34.95 -
Royal Palace Faberge-style Enameled Eggs
These exquisite enameled eggs are skillfully rendered in the style made famous by Carl Faberge, the imperial jeweler for Russian nobility. A wax sculpture is made and cast in metal alloy using the traditional lost wax method and then the brilliant enamel, faux jewels, and tiny embellishments are added. Gatchina: 3"W x 2-1/2"dia. x 4"H. 1 lb. Peterhof: 2-1/2"dia. x 4"H. 1 lb.$49.95 - $89.95 -
Serena Choker Necklace and Earring Ensemble
Suspended from a black velvet ribbon, double tiers of over 50 multi-faceted ebony beads sparkle from this exquisite Victorian choker. Dark-toned metalwork weaves the magic together as a lobster-claw clasp secures our 19th-century replica. Tiny teardrops in the wire drop earrings add to the drama and period charm of this Toscano-exclusive ensemble. Necklace: 15"L. Earrings: 2 1/2"L.$12.95 - $34.95 -
Blood Dragon Contemplation Sculptural Box
by artist Anne Stokes
None will guess that your hidden treasure is cleverly (and safely) concealed in the liftable lid of the Book of Hours! Full of wickedly Gothic detail, the artist's work reveals a winged, spiny-tailed blood dragon wrapping himself around a truly menacing skull. Cast in quality designer resin, it is exquisitely hand-painted with a touch of Medieval magic! 7-1/2"W x 7-1/2"D x 8-1/2"H. 3 lbs.$49.95 -
Renaissance Faberge-Style Enameled Eggs
Carl Faberge took eggs, called God's perfect packaging, and elevated them to high style for the royal court of the 17th century.
Rich green and rose hues meld with abundant gold-toned ornamentation in these jeweler-styled, museum-quality enameled eggs cast in metal alloy using the ancient lost wax method.
Brilliant enamel, faux jewels and tiny embellishments add the finishing touches.
Each approx. 3-1/2"W x 2-1/2"D x 3"H. 1 lb.
Select an item from the drop-down box.$49.95 - $89.95 -
The Pushkin Collection Eggs
These exquisitely enameled eggs are skillfully rendered in the style made famous by Carl Faberge, the imperial jeweler for Russian nobility. A wax sculpture is made and cast in metal alloy using the traditional "lost wax" method. Then, brilliant enamel is added inside and out while faux jewels and tiny pearled crowns are set in place, giving these quality works of art their rich ornamentation. Tiny magnets secure the lids of these treasures. Each approx. 2"dia. x 3-1/2"H.$29.95 - $49.95 -
Marie Celeste Necklace and Earring Ensemble
A hundred tiny facets catch the light and multiply the simple loveliness of this multi-tiered necklace. Crafted by our Design Toscano artisans in ebony cut glass, dozens of cabochons are set amidst gold-toned metal in a unique design that echoes your every move.
Matching wire drop earrings make a lovely accent and are just as stunning when worn alone.
Necklace: 18"L. Earrings: 1"L.$19.95 -
Lady Ginger Necklace and Earrings Ensemble
Flowing like the elegant gowns in Hollywood-era Ginger Rogers films, this elegant necklace boasts a few Fred Astaire moves of its own with a smartly-designed and oh-so-comfortable center floral hinge. Hand-crafted of metal with a faux antique gold finish, the Basil Street Gallery necklace is embellished with faceted ebony and crystal clear stones that sparkle in the light.
Matching wire drop earrings reflect more light and prettily complete the ensemble.
Necklace 16"L. Earrings 1-1/2"L.$39.95 -
The Pharaoh's Chariot Treasure Box
Simply lift the lid to bury your treasures in our richly ornamented Egyptian-style box adorned with chariots, scarabs and hieroglyphs! Our museum-quality, designer resin sculptural box is finely hand-painted in faux gold and a rich, Egyptian palette exclusively for Toscano. 9"W x 6"D x 5"H. 6 lbs.$39.95 -
Egyptian Pyramid of Hidden Treasures Box
Lift the lid of this 3-tiered, Egyptian pyramid treasure box to entomb your valuables in a double tier of secret hiding places! Ringed with hieroglyph and Egyptian figurines, our quality designer resin collectible is hand-painted in royal hues and real gold leaf. This Toscano exclusive is just the right size for a shelf,a tabletop or as a mystical gift! 5"W x 5"D x 4"H. 2 lbs.$29.95 -
The Charleston Pendant and Earrings Ensemble
With the energetic roaring twenties-style flair of a Busby Berkely film, this almost over-the-top cascade of dancing metalwork delightedly shines and shimmers with your every move!
Tiered wire-drop earrings add extra glitter to this electrifying Design Toscano exclusive ensemble.
Necklace: 20"L
Earrings: 2-1/2"L$34.95 -
Lyndsea's Moonstone Necklace and Earrings Ensemble
Over a hundred faux gems the color of moonstone shimmer with the slightest movement in this ornate ensemble boasting a center Byzantine cross with floral motif. This adjustable length, gold-toned metal work of jeweler's art frames the face when paired with companion post earrings. A unforgettable gift!$12.95 - $29.95


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John D. Rockefeller was born July 8, 1839, in Richford, New York. He built his first oil refinery near Cleveland and in 1870 incorporated the Standard Oil Company. By 1882 he had a near-monopoly of the oil business in the U.S, but his business practices led to the passing of antimonopoly laws. Late in life Rockefeller devoted himself to philanthropy. He died in 1937.
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
Early Years
Entrepreneur. John D. Rockefeller was an American industrialist who rose from humble beginnings. He founded the Standard Oil Company, a dominating force in the American economy that propelled its founder to become the world's richest man.
Born in Richford, New York on July 8, 1839, Rockefeller moved with his family to Cleveland at the age of 16. Unafraid of hard work, he took on a number of small business ventures as a teenager and at age 16, he landed his first real office job as an assistant bookkeeper with Hewlett & Tuttle, commission merchants and produce shippers.
By the age of 20, Rockefeller, who'd thrived at his job, ventured out his own with another business partner, working as commission merchants in hay, meats, grain and other goods. At the close of the company's first year in business, it had grossed $450,000.
A careful and studious businessman who refrained from taking unnecessary risks, Rockefeller sensed an opportunity in the oil business by the early 1860s, and in 1863 he opened his first refinery, just outside Cleveland. Less than a decade later, Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company, had near-total control of the region's refineries.
Standard Oil
When the oil business moved east to Pennsylvania, Rockefeller followed it. By the early 1880s, he dominated the oil business throughout the country and his company had a net worth of $55 million. Standard's dominance stemmed from its near control (and ownership) of almost every aspect the business. Under Rockefeller's leadership, the company established a system of pipelines to transport its product. It owned train cars, and scooped up thousands of acres of forest for fuel.
In 1882, Rockefeller organized the Standard Oil Trust, a business trust that would serve as a model for the creation of other kinds of monopolies. Rockefeller, of course, was appointed head of the organization.
But as Rockefeller's power and wealth increased, his standing with the public nose-dived. By the early 1800s states began to enact antimonopoly legislation, paving the way for the 1890 passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
In 1895 the 56-year-old Rockefeller retired from his day-to-day involvement of Standard Oil and turned his focus toward philanthropic endeavors. His new direction did little to quell the attacks on Rockefeller and his business.
In 1904 Ida M. Tarbell wrote The History of Standard Oil, a damning book that told the tale of Standard Oil's ruthless business practices. In 1911, the corporation was found to be in violation of the Sherman Act and ordered to dissolve.
Later Years
John D. Rockefeller's charity proved considerable.
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Definition of corrosive in English:
Syllabification: cor·ro·sivePronunciation: /kəˈrōsiv, -ziv
- Tending to cause corrosion.More example sentences
- Casein reportedly counters the effect of corrosive plaque acid from sugary foods and puts a protective film on teeth.
- The stomach lining is tough and handles acid well, but the acid has a corrosive effect on the lining of the esophagus, which is delicate and thin.
- Increasingly, this tidal wave seems to have had a more subtle and corrosive effect on coverage.
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- That is an enormous range of substances and, as has already been pointed out, it includes explosives, corrosives, oxidising agents, reducing agents, caustic agents, and acidic agents - the works.
- We show them the many things that can be recycled here, ranging from car batteries and waste medicine to household corrosives as well as plastic, cardboard and paint.
- That would include corrosives used mainly for metalworking and some agricultural applications and flammables.
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- A director famed for creating self-consciously radical, wildly unconventional, corrosively satirical, and savagely violent works could do worse then take on board an actor who personifies those traits in his everyday life.
- Bloom's fame arose from the way he corrosively attacked universities for failing to open students' minds by exposing them to the philosophic quest for understanding that enriches the human spirit.
- Indecision corrosively blights a community and our residents deserve better.
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- A nuisance associated with hydrogen sulfide includes its corrosiveness to metals such as iron, steel, copper and brass.
- He slouches with disappointment and straightens with hope, matching Terri's corrosiveness with his own brand of compassion and burrowing into the female enclave of Terri's home with both tenderness and tenacity.
- Disadvantages include storage, corrosiveness, and fuel waste due to 'crossover' in the fuel-cell membrane.
late Middle English: from Old French corosif, -ive, from medieval Latin corrosivus, from Latin corros- 'gnawed through', from the verb corrodere (see corrode).
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After a four-month delay caused by the collapse of one of its main building contractors, the UCL Academy is finally open for onsite business. Ele Cooper talks to Vice-Principal Robin Street about the Academy's ethos and way of working while taking a look around the building itself.
The UCL Academy was never going to be a run-of-the-mill institution. The only school in Britain with a university as sole sponsor, it teaches the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), with integrated (self-directed) learning activities ranging from rock-climbing and chess to crochet and journalism, and mandatory Mandarin lessons for every pupil and staff member. But the building and grounds are just as interesting as the learning that goes on in them.
Every last detail of the brand-new, six-storey structure in Swiss Cottage has been planned to fit in with the UCL Academy ethos. On each floor is a 'super studio', a long room with a central tiered amphitheatre-style learning space for more traditional teaching sessions and plenty of space on either side for breakout activities. Generally, a group of around 90 students will gather to hear an introduction to that day's learning session, and they will then separate into smaller groups around the super studio to work on different areas of the 'big idea' in question. The studios have been designed to be flexible: some pupils might sit on beanbags, others on benches and others at tables that have been specially designed to be conducive to group work, and all the furniture, even the tiered seating, is easily moveable.
'Super studios' provide flexible learning space with tiered, auditorium-style seating and smaller breakout areas
Vice-Principal Robin Street says: "The idea is that there are pockets of collaborative learning going on throughout the space. Four or five teachers plan and lead each session as a team, and students work in groups of six – they will stay with this same group throughout school – learning together." Around 60% of teaching will be done in the super studios, with these sessions lasting two hours.
Robin and his colleagues work hard to avoid the 'sage from the stage' approach, instead guiding and directing students through interactive learning. The Academy also emphasises the importance of allowing pupils to develop at their own rate: rather than being in year groups, they are divided into Foundation Level (which would traditionally be Year 7), Level 1 (Years 8 and 9), Level 2 (Years 10 and 11) and Level 3 (Years 12 and 13 – or sixth form). Pupils will only move up a level once they're ready; this approach has been informally dubbed 'stage not age'.
The UCL Academy building was designed by architects Penoyre and Prasad
This drive to avoid pupils (and staff) focusing on age extends to a vertical learning approach, whereby tutor groups comprise pupils from all Levels. As the Academy only opened in September 2012, the school currently has just Foundation Level and Level 3 students, but eventually tutor groups will be made up of pupils from every age, from 11 to 18.
Every pupil sits in one of five houses, each named after a constellation, and the building itself denotes which house area you're in with colour themes: in one area the staircase is orange, in another the carpets and table edges are all green. Pupils' ties are also marked with the house colour (there is a strict uniform for everyone apart from the Level 3s, who must still dress smartly – the Academy may be cutting-edge in many respects but the traditional values of discipline and respect still lie at its heart). The aim of the vertical learning, houses and compulsory group Mandarin lessons is to encourage a sense of community and citizenship.
Chess is just one of the options on offer as part of the UCL Academy's self-directed learning programme
There are no indoor corridors at the UCL Academy: all walkways are outdoors, skirting around the periphery of the building, enabling pupils to get regular bursts of fresh air and enjoy the school's phenomenal views: from the sixth floor you can see St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye, the Shard and the Gherkin. There is also a range of outdoor spaces, including a roof garden, an all-weather mini-gym, a large play area, amphitheatre, two five-a-side football pitches and space for 150 bikes. Inside, as well as the super studios, are dance, art and music studios, a science lecture theatre, engineering workshops, kitchens for cookery lessons and a large assembly hall. Says Robin, "The entire design has been about creating a space that will inspire and help students and staff feel that they're in a place that is innovative, focused, academic and exciting to work in."
The Academy has a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) specialism, and all Foundation Year students study Engineering. But despite this specialism, Level 3 students are required to take at least one Arts subject at AS level, and the importance the school places on providing an international curriculum is reflected through its extensive language provision.
Spaces around the school, even the canteen, are colour-coded according to which house area they're located in
The IMYC curriculum means that pupils study themes from multiple perspectives. Robin says, "One of the first topics we're teaching is balance. That might mean that students have to balance a mathematical equation, balance a debate in English, consider the importance of balance in geographical eco-systems, learn to balance on a beam in PE and then think about the idea of balance in Religious Studies. We're encouraging them to think independently and gradually learn to make those links themselves."
E-learning is also a key priority, although only when deemed appropriate: laptops and iPads are available to anyone who wants to use them and there is wifi access throughout the building. Projector screens can be connected to iPads so teachers can bring a student's work up on the big screen when they want to share something, and students use the MAPS e-portfolio system which they and their teachers can access at any time. "This means that if, for example, a pupil is studying symbolism in buildings and then when they're out at the weekend they see a striking 12th-century church, they can take a picture with their phone and with one tap upload it to their learning journal," says Robin. "We're not using these systems because they're 'cool', and we certainly don't want to become known as 'that academy that's got loads of iPads'; we want to be known as a place where technology completely supports the learning that students are doing. It's just a tool."
Technology is used extensively in the UCL Academy's teaching – but only when appropriate
The Academy is very much a community school, open to anyone who lives within a 0.84-mile radius (as per the Borough of Camden's catchment area policy). With no entrance requirements for Foundation Level students (Level 3s must have achieved at least six Bs at GCSE), it is made up of pupils from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures. It is perhaps this open-minded approach, along with the school's ground-breaking combination of curriculum, ethos and building design, that led it to be so oversubscribed, with seven applications for every place at Foundation Level.
The cachet given to the school before it even opened by the inclusion of 'UCL' in its name is bound to have affected public perceptions, too. The idea for sponsoring an Academy stems from UCL's commitment to playing an active role in secondary education and the desire to build a mutually beneficial relationship with a school that blurs the boundaries between secondary and higher education. The university will open up its facilities and expertise on a formal basis to students. Academics will regularly visit the school to share their learning and research with pupils, and the university's own student bodies are already getting actively involved, both as mentors (to be known as 'learning companions') and in a range of other areas of school life (for example, the UCLU Musical Theatre Society will be working with the UCL Academy and pupils from nearby Regent's High School to put on a performance of Hairspray next month). Robin says that some UCL departments have also expressed an interest in using the Academy as a research base for their own work as the school becomes more established.
The UCL Academy staff are well aware of how vital and mutually beneficial this collaborative relationship is. Robin says, "One of the top academic institutions in the world has designed what they think is the best model for a 21st-century school and now they're helping us make that a reality. When staff get a place at the UCL Academy they think they've won the lottery."
It seems likely that the pupils do too.
Further information
- Visit the UCL Academy website
- Learn more about the building's architecture
- Explore the IMYC curriculum
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His July 4 wedding to Lozada - whom he courted publicly on the VH1 series "Basketball Wives" - was taped for a spin-off show called "Ev & Ocho." It was due to debut Sept. 3, but VH1 shelved it after Johnson's weekend arrest.
Johnson - formerly known as Chad Ochocinco - and Lozada were prominently featured in the recent first episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins."
Lozada was the former fiancee of former NBA player Antoine Walker and has been one of the main stars of "Basketball Wives," which also features Shaunie O'Neal, the former wife of former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.
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