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- Nuclear polarization in heavy atoms and superheavy quasiatoms (1991)
- We consider the contribution of nuclear polarization to the Lamb shift of K- and L-shell electrons in heavy atoms and quasiatoms. Our formal approach is based on the concept of effective photon propagators with nuclear-polarization insertions treating effects of nuclear polarization on the same footing as usual QED radiative corrections. We explicitly derive the modification of the photon propagator for various collective nuclear excitations and calculate the corresponding effective self-energy shift perturbatively. The energy shift of the 1s1/2 state in 92238U due to virtual excitation of nuclear rotational states is shown to be a considerable correction for atomic high-precision experiments. In contrast to this, nuclear-polarization effects are of minor importance for Lamb-shift studies in 82208Pb.
- Magnetic neutrino scattering by crystals (1990)
- The magnetic dipole scattering of neutrinos by the electrostatic potentials of single atoms as well as crystals is investigated. It is shown that scattering by a rigid cubic lattice can amplify the neutrino-atom cross section by a factor of N1/3, N being the number of scatterers. However, comparing the results with typical weak-interaction cross sections, the effect seems to be not observable in experiment.
- Nuclear polarization contribution to the Lamb shift in heavy atoms (1989)
- The energy shift of the 1s1/2 state in 92238U due to virtual excitation of nuclear rotational modes is shown to be a considerable correction for atomic high-precision experiments. In contrast to this, nuclear polarization effects are of minor importance for Lamb-shift studies in 82208Pb.
- Description of atomic excitations in heavy-ion reactions (1983)
- Excitations of the atomic shell in heavy-ion collisions are influenced by the presence of a nuclear reaction. In the present Rapid Communication we point out the equivalence between a semiclassical description based on the nuclear autocorrelation function with an earlier model which employs a distribution of reaction times f(T). For the example of U+U collisions, results of coupled-channel calculations for positron creation and K-hole excitations are discussed for two schematic reaction models.
- Self-energy of electrons in critical fields (1982)
- The energy shift of K electrons in heavy atoms due to the self-energy correction has been calculated. This process is treated to all orders in Zα, where Z denotes the nuclear charge. For the superheavy system Z=170, where the K-shell binding energy reaches the pair-production threshold (E1sb∼2mc2), a shift of +11.0 keV is found. This shift is almost cancelled by the vacuum polarization, leaving a negligible effect for all quantum-electrodynamical corrections of order α but all orders of Zα.
- Electron-translation effects in heavy-ion scattering (1981)
- The origin and importance of electron-translation effects within a molecular description of electronic excitations in heavy-ion collisions is investigated. First, a fully consistent quantum-mechanical description of the scattering process is developed; the electrons are described by relativistic molecular orbitals, while the nuclear motion is approximated nonrelativistically. Leaving the quantum-mechanical level by using the semiclassical approximation for the nuclear motion, a set of coupled differential equations for the occupation amplitudes of the molecular orbitals is derived. In these coupled-channel equations the spurious asymptotic dynamical couplings are corrected for by additional matrix elements stemming from the electron translation. Hence, a molecular description of electronic excitations in heavy-ion scattering has been achieved, which is free from the spurious asymptotic couplings of the conventional perturbated stationary-state approach. The importance of electron-translation effects for continuum electrons and positrons is investigated. To this end an algorithm for the description of continuum electrons is proposed, which for the first time should allow for the calculation of angular distributions for δ electrons. Finally, the practical consequences of electron-translation effects are studied by calculating the corrected coupling matrix elements for the Pb-Cm system and comparing the corresponding K-vacancy probabilities with conventional calculations. We critically discuss conventional methods for cutting off the coupling matrix elements in coupled-channel calculations.
- Stability of massive objects in a new scalar-tensor theory (1981)
- We define a new scalar-tensor theory with an effective gravitational coupling constant depending on a scalar field. The coupling is such that the gravitational interaction decreases with the strength of the scalar field. We show that this is not sufficient to prevent the gravitational collapse of sufficiently massive dense objects.
- Theory of positron production in heavy-ion collisions (1981)
- Collisions of very heavy ions at energies close to the Coulomb barrier are discussed as a unique tool to study the behavior of the electron-positron field in the presence of strong external electromagnetic fields. To calculate the excitation processes induced by the collision dynamics, a semiclassical model is employed and adapted to describe the field-theoretical many-particle system. An expansion in the adiabatic molecular basis is chosen. Energies and matrix elements are calculated using the monopole approximation. In a supercritical (Z1+Z2≳173) quasiatomic system the 1s level joins the antiparticle continuum and becomes a resonance, rendering the neutral vacuum state unstable. Several methods of treating the corresponding time-dependent problem are discussed. A projection-operator technique is introduced for a fully dynamical treatment of the resonance. Positron excitation rates in s1/2 and p1/2 states are obtained by numerical solution of the coupled-channel equations and are compared with results from first- plus second-order perturbation theory. Calculations are performed for subcritical and supercritical collisions of Pb-Pb, Pb-U, U-U, and U-Cf. Strong relativistic deformations of the wave functions and the growing contributions from inner-shell bound states lead to a very steep Z dependence of positron production. The results are compared with available data from experiments done at GSI. Correlations between electrons and positrons are briefly discussed.
- Phase transitions in nuclear matter (1980)
- Phase transitions in nuclear matter A method for the description of spin-isospin phase transitions in nuclear matter is developed. It allows a complete description of the pion condensation phase transition in the framework of the Landau-Migdal Fermi liquid theory. The equation of the order parameter is derived and the condensation energy is calculated. We study the influence of pion condensation on the nuclear equation of state and the temperature dependence of pion condensation. NUCLEAR STRUCTURE Description of pion-condensed ground state by Green's function technique.
- Dirac particles in Rindler space (1980)
- We show that a uniformly accelerated observer experiences a "thermal" flux of Dirac particles in the ordinary Minkowski vacuum.


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Day 4 of and baby boy's room in my…
After 3 days of hanging a plethora of pictures and shelves… My arms are dunzo.
But I am super pleased with all of the progress I have made!
Today will be my baby boy's room… I do that to distinguish the two boys as he is actually 5;)
His room is still functioning fine for him after last years make-over that you will find here with his large school map…
This little guy of mine is growing fast… faster than I would like! and his little closet was smashed full of hand-me downs and things that just didn't fit anymore.
A purge was necessary! I also incorporated what I did in my older son's closet- an old shoe hanger, with label's of the days of the week- so that when school starts we can plan out his week and there will be no scrambling for clothes in the morning:)
I also keep a rubbermaid box on the top shelf of each boy's closet for keepsakes. I am very realistic about what boys are interested in keeping later in life… not much!;) But I keep a few things that I notice have special meaning to them and then I make picture books of the rest before I throw it out.
One other project that had been bugging me in there was his valance.
I made it quickly last year out of foam board and I just never liked it and it always falls down and drives me batty! So I decided a new, sturdier one was in order.
This room is ridiculous when trying to get good light for photos- so today you will just get a couple of shots and next week I will share the tutorial! All it took was some barn wood in the garage and some navy/white fabric and this puppy was about 100x better!
Not a huge make-over- but two projects I have been putting off and a nice big bag of clothes to donate! All in all- a good day!
Not a huge make-over- but two projects I have been putting off and a nice big bag of clothes to donate! All in all- a good day!

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text: Living LivingHealth Alexander Besant on Jun 18, 2013 @ 3:51 AMJun 18, 2013 @ 3:51 AM PublishedKomen breast cancer group names Judith A. Salerno new CEOSusan G. Komen, the leading US breast cancer charity has named a nationally known health policy and research expert, Judith A. Salerno, to replace founder Nancy Brinker as its chief executive officer.Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a leading breast cancer advocacy group, named Judith A. Salerno its new chief executive officer Monday.Salerno's appointment comes after the Dallas-based group's founder and previous CEO, Nancy G. Brinker, resigned due a funding controversy last year.Salerno, 61, was previously the deputy director of the US National Institute on Aging and is currently the executive director and chief operating officer of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences."Komen's commitment has helped countless numbers of low-income and medically underserved women and men get care they might otherwise have gone without, and Komen's research program is one of the most highly respected in the nation," Salerno said in a prepared statement."I've spent the last 31 years of my life building this mission, and I'm looking forward to expanding our global mission and raising the funds that keep our work going," said Brinker following the new appointment.More from GlobalPost: Susan G. Komen ends funding for Planned Parenthood"Judy is an excellent choice. She is very well-known and highly respected as both a scientist and an innovator in public health."The appointment comes during a difficult period for the charity group.Several executives have left and fundraising is down after the group announced that it was cutting funding to Planned Parenthood in January 2012 because of a congressional investigation into whether federal money was used for abortions.The controversial move grabbed headlines and led to the resignation of Brinker, who apologized for the swift actions against Planned Parenthood.Brinker said she will move into a role focused more on fundraising and strategic planning.She founded the charity in 1982 after her sister died of breast cancer.It has spent more than $1.5 billion in outreach for breast-cancer education, screening and treatment since then. The group has also provided $755 million in research funding and has made the pink ribbon synonymous with support for breast cancer survivors.


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With a vote on whether to change the North Dakota University System's leadership structure a year away, officials say it's important to show that the current structure works.
The state Board of Higher Education chose Bismarck State College President Larry Skogen as the new interim chancellor last month. The board says rebuilding its working relationship with lawmakers will be important over the next year.
Lawmakers are in agreement, adding that efforts to keep rising tuition costs under control, promoting the positives of higher education, and and promoting the positives of the university system.


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Traditionally, office managers and other high-level clerks gained office procedures training on the job. Experienced co-workers would coach trainees on the policies and systems in a company. In the era before common standards and regulations, many support staff "locked in" to their company's way of doing things.


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Fort Smith, Ark. -- The Missouri Southern volleyball team fell three sets to none tonight in non-conference action as the Lions dropped a match at Arkansas-Fort Smith.
Southern (4-23) was led offensively from Nai Montano as the senior had six kills and three digs. Mikayla Avery had five kills and eight digs, while Sydney Wheeler and Abby Finder had nine and eight assists, respectively. Wheeler added nine digs, while Krishna Merriman had six digs of her own.
Arkansas-Fort Smith (19-6) was led by Michelle Walker with nine kills. Maja Krstonosic had 24 assists and Olivia Navato had 11 digs.
The first set had five tied scores and two lead changes, while set two had three ties and no lead changes. UAFS led from start to finish in the final set.
The Lions will be back in action on Nov. 9 traveling to Bolivar to take on Southwest Baptist. First serve is set for 2:30 pm.


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Im following this guide which work for me for the white wii but for the blue wont work....
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Go to where you are folowing guides and ask them. Do not post them here. We have our own.
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Perhaps if you follow our softmod guide we could. But then you would be helping yourself by doing that.
Just follow Mauifrogs guide http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...d-any-wii.html That's what I did. I've never softmodded a Wii, heck I've never OWNED a wii. Read through it a couple of times then slowly went through it step by step. Not one error message the entire way through, not one issue. Now my games are ripped to an HDD and I'm having fun with a couple of homebrew games. It was a cinch!
And that was of course on my blue "Wal-Mart exclusive" Black Friday Wii.
Also, I should mention that after following that guide I've never had to install any additional cISOs or change things or whatever. Rip and go. It's been a breeze.
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SECTION VI--GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN Purpose of the Model Process The process described in this section is provided as a model rather than a standard. Many users of this guide will already be working within a process established by their agency or working group. It is not suggested that their process be modified to conform to this one. However, the model process may provide a useful checklist. For those not having a standard process to follow, it is recommended that the model process be used to help establish an appropriate one for their initiative. Not all steps in the model process need to be performed at the level of detail indicated in the outlines below. The degree of detail and the amount of work required to complete some of these steps will vary widely, depending upon the situation. It is important to understand that the process being presented here is assumed to be conducted only as a part of a broader, strategic-level safety management process. The details of that process, and its relation to this one, may be found in a companion guide. (The companion guide is a work in progress at this writing. When it is available, it will be posted online at http://transportation1.org/safetyplan.) Overview of the Model Process The process (see Exhibit VI-1, above) must be started at top levels in the lead agency's organization. This would, for example, include the CEO, DOT secretary, or chief engineer, as appropriate. Here, decisions will have been made to focus the agency's attention and resources on specific safety problems based upon the particular conditions and characteristics of the organization's roadway system. This is usually, but not always, documented as a result of the strategic-level process mentioned above. It often is publicized in the form of a "highway safety plan." Examples of what states produce include Wisconsin DOT's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (see Appendix A) and Iowa's Safety Plan (available at http://www. iowasms.org/reports/toolbox.htm). Once a "high-level" decision has been made to proceed with a particular emphasis area, the first step is to describe, in as much detail as possible, the problem that has been identified in the high-level analysis. The additional detail helps confirm to management that the problem identified in the strategic-level analysis is real and significant and that it is possible to do something about it. The added detail that this step provides to the understanding of the problem will also play an important part in identifying alternative approaches for dealing with it. Step 1 should produce endorsement and commitments from management to proceed, at least through a planning process. With such an endorsement, it is then necessary to identify the stakeholders and define their role in the effort (Step 2). It is important at this step to identify a range of participants in the process who will be able to help formulate a comprehensive approach to the problem. The group will want to consider how it can draw upon potential actions directed at � Driver behavior (legislation, enforcement, education, and licensing), � Engineering, VI-2
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SECTION VI--GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN � Emergency medical systems, and � System management. With the establishment of a working group, it is then possible to finalize an understanding of the nature and limitations of what needs to be done in the form of a set of program policies, guidelines, and specifications (Steps 3 and 4). An important aspect of this is establishing targets for crash reduction in the particular emphasis area (Step 3). Identifying stakeholders, defining their roles, and forming guidelines and policies are all elements of what is often referred to as "chartering the team." In many cases, and in particular where only one or two agencies are to be involved and the issues are not complex, it may be possible to complete Steps 1 through 4 concurrently. Having received management endorsement and chartered a project team--the foundation for the work--it is now possible to proceed with project planning. The first step in this phase (Step 5 in the overall process) is to identify alternative strategies for addressing the safety problems that have been identified while remaining faithful to the conditions established in Steps 2 through 4. With the alternative strategies sufficiently defined, they must be evaluated against one another (Step 6) and as groups of compatible strategies (i.e., a total program). The results of the evaluation will form the recommended plan. The plan is normally submitted to the appropriate levels of management for review and input, resulting ultimately in a decision on whether and how to proceed (Step 7). Once the working group has been given approval to proceed, along with any further guidelines that may have come from management, the group can develop a detailed plan of action (Step 8). This is sometimes referred to as an "implementation" or "business" plan. Plan implementation is covered in Steps 9 and 10. There often are underlying activities that must take place prior to implementing the action plan to form a foundation for what needs to be done (Step 9). This usually involves creating the organizational, operational, and physical infrastructure needed to succeed. The major step (Step 10) in this process involves doing what was planned. This step will in most cases require the greatest resource commitment of the agency. An important aspect of implementation involves maintaining appropriate records of costs and effectiveness to allow the plan to be evaluated after-the-fact. Evaluating the program, after it is underway, is an important activity that is often overlooked. Management has the right to require information about costs, resources, and effectiveness. It is also likely that management will request that the development team provide recommendations about whether the program should be continued and, if so, what revisions should be made. Note that management will be deciding on the future for any single emphasis area in the context of the entire range of possible uses of the agency's resources. Step 11 involves activities that will give the desired information to management for each emphasis area. To summarize, the implementation of a program of strategies for an emphasis area can be characterized as an 11-step process. The steps in the process correspond closely to a 4-phase approach commonly followed by many transportation agencies: VI-3
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SECTION VI--GUIDANCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AASHTO STRATEGIC HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN � Endorsement and chartering of the team and project (Steps 1 through 4), � Project planning (Steps 5 through 8), � Plan implementation (Steps 9 and 10), and � Plan evaluation (Step 11). Details about each step follow. The Web-based version of this description is accompanied by a set of supplementary material to enhance and illustrate the points. The model process is intended to provide a framework for those who need it. It is not intended to be a how-to manual. There are other documents that provide extensive detail regarding how to conduct this type of process. Some general ones are covered in Appendix B and Appendix C. Others, which relate to specific aspects of the process, are referenced within the specific sections to which they apply. VI-4


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Chicago Public Schools under fire after controversial question surrounding Sheriff Arpaio
PHOENIX -- Chicago Public Schools, have come under fire for a controversial exam question.
According to WBEZ Chicago, earlier this month seventh grade students in Chicago were given two different passages to read and respond to on the issue of immigration.
One of the passages featured commentary with strong negative views on immigration with comments such as "I dream of a time when we ban all new immigrants," or "I object to any effort to give rights to anyone who comes here illegally."
But it's not the commentary that has brought the passage into the ire of some; it's the fictional author's biography underneath the commentary that has caused a public outcry.
The fictional biography said the passage was written for by someone named "Arie Payo." The pronunciation of which sounds very similar to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and when coupled with Arpaio's strong stance on immigration it begs the question of whether or not the name was created intentionally.
"Come on...pronounce my name and then pronounce that name," Arpaio said in response to the fictional author's name.
The district claims the likeness to Arpaio's name is purely coincidence and they have pulled the question from their database, according to Fox News.
Even though the biography said "Arie Payo" had previously worked as an aide to President Bush's Immigration Taskforce and featured a photo of an African American, neither of which would represent Arpaio, he said he still believes the name was no coincidence.
"Why didn't they use my real name?" he said. "Critics can say there was no connection, but come on."


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I'm really excited to announce the Occupy Supply Fund, a new effort at FDL to truly support the thousands of Occupiers protesting economic injustice and inequality across the country.
100% of donations to the Occupy Supply Fund will be used to purchase and distribute the supplies that occupations have requested. We want to do everything we can to help these demonstrators prepare for the winter and stay in the streets as long as possible.
We're starting with Occupy DC, and Ryan and Jane will be delivering the items on their list this Sunday, October 23rd. Next week we'll be taking the Occupy Supply Fund on the road as Kevin Gosztola begins visiting various occupations in the Mid West as part of his continuing live coverage of the movement.
Here's the plan: we will visit occupations and speak directly with demonstrators and committee members to get a list of exactly what supplies they need. We'll then go out and purchase the items using contributions from the Occupy Supply fund and distribute them to the occupation.
Each time we make a delivery, we'll post it here on the blog so you can see your contributions in action. Over the weekend I'll be posting a schedule of deliveries for the Occupy Fund and times and locations for you to meet up and help out if the fund is coming to your hometown.
We're all really excited and very busy working to get this off the ground, but in the meantime I just thought I'd share this email Jane sent out to our email list yesterday. We'll have a lot more exciting information on the fund over the next few days, so stay tuned – and thanks in advance!
Donate $20 to our Occupy Supply fund to help us buy the supplies requested by Occupy DC: propane, tents, coolers and more.
Jon, Ryan and I recently visited Occupy DC to ask the demonstrators and organizers what supplies and provisions they needed most. The response was eye-opening.
A cook named Calvin told us they had received an enormous donation of eggs, but despite having a grill, they can't afford enough propane to cook with. After speaking with a few other folks, we went out and bought some of the things on their list: propane tanks, tarps to keep things dry, a tent and some ice bags and coolers for perishables.
But it was nowhere near enough, so we wanted to see if we could all work together. We're starting an Occupy Supply fund to help demonstrators across the country purchase the supplies they need to stay on the streets for as long as possible – beginning with Occupy DC.
100% of your contributions to the Occupy Supply fund will be used to purchase and distribute the goods requested by the different occupations we visit as part of our coverage. Can you donate $20 or more to our Occupy Supply fund?
Donate $20 to our Occupy Supply fund to help us buy the supplies requested by Occupy DC: propane, tents, coolers and more.
Click here to see their list and donate: https://donate.firedoglake.com/occupysupply/contribute
The demonstrators and organizers on the ground know exactly what their occupations need, and if we really want to support them, it's our duty to listen carefully and make sure our work actually meets those needs. We have to ask "how can we help?" before we lend a hand.
Many well-intentioned groups have been sending provisions to occupations without first asking demonstrators what they need. As a result, protesters like Calvin are left with a lot of eggs but no means to cook them.
But we're also deeply disturbed by some of the exploitative fundraising we've seen from establishment groups, who are now asking for donations to "help take the fight to Wall Street and keep the pressure on." I'm not sure what that means, but I'm pretty sure it won't help demonstrators last outdoors through the coming winter months.
We want to do this right, and if this works, we'll do it for all the occupations that FDL's Kevin Gosztola will be visiting as part of his premier coverage of the movement. It's our way of making a positive contribution to the movement to make sure their needs are met so they can stay out there as long as possible.
Check out Occupy DC's wish list and donate $20 or more to our Occupy Supply fund. Help us keep these historic protests going well into winter – and beyond.
I'm really excited to see how this goes. Thanks in advance for your help.
In solidarity,
Jane Hamsher
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The Highway Patrol has released details on the wreck that stopped eastbound traffic on I-26 near Summerville Tuesday afternoon.
Two vehicles wrecked about 4:45 p.m. near mile marker 200. Traffic was stopped while a medical helicopter was brought in.
A 2006 Ford handicapped transport van hit a 2005 Ford SUV, forcing both vehicles off the right side of the road and into some trees, according to Senior Trooper Bridget Wyant.
The SUV driver and a passenger were both taken to Medical University Hospital by ambulance.
The driver of the van was trapped and had to be extricated. She was taken to MUSC by helicopter.
The van driver, Jewel Boyd, 29, of North Charleston was cited for an improper lane change, Wyant said.
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Book Review: DINOSAUR!
My nine-year-old Kenny moves through areas of interest sloooooowly and methodically. In the past three years he has transitioned from the rainforest and insects, on to dinosaurs, and most recently, human anatomy.
When we were in the process of our annual clean sweep we came across Stephanie Stansbie's "DINOSAUR", a book that retained a prominent place on Kenny's bedside table for months.
At a generous 12 x 10 inches, "DINOSAUR" rivals many of Kenny's favorite DK books in size alone. It is one of those books that simply pop off the shelf (we first saw it displayed facing out on an endcap).
The title's flashy gold lettering is a bold contrast against the violently vibrant Tyrannosaurus rex who, for all practical purposes, looks as though he just ripped through his prey with bloodied, razor-sharp teeth. Not just a visual experience, the texture of the T-rex's mottled skin can be felt across the front cover as well.
This book is designed to be experienced with several interactive elements in its 32 pages. You don't just read it, you pull letters from pockets, open tri-folds, side flaps, and flip through attached mini-booklets.
The book is introduced by a letter from the fictitious Henry R. Gideon, a Professor of Paleontology at Tilgate University in Sussex England, to a Dr. Brown.
Gideon informs Dr. Brown of his retirement and asks him to "accept this treasured handbook of mine – a summation of a lifetime." The book is intended to reflect his life's work with "the colossal monsters of the ancient world."
Looking much like a scrapbook, "DINOSAUR" tucks in "Dinosaur Discoveries" and how fossils are made. It also includes a fold-out time chart giving a visual illustration of the different Eras and Periods, identifying where it is believed that each dinosaur falls on the timeline.
One of the pages, "Dinosaur World" opens with a large map in the centerfold. Dinosaurs are placed on the map marking where they lived.
The mini-booklet, "Expeditions in the charge of Henry Gideon" is one of Kenny's favorite parts of the book. When asked what specifically he liked about it he said:
"The pages show the different layers of an Iguanodon. One picture shows the skin, another one shows the muscles, and the last one shows the bones with the intestines inside. I like looking at it all to see where all the stuff is on a dinosaur. It's a lot different from where things are on me. I think it's because they walked on all fours most of the time."
Since this is a collection of the fictional Henry Gideon, his notes appear across all the "findings".
Another booklet, "The Tilgate Naturalist: Selected Dinosaur Theories, 1875-1925″, was illustrated with a post-it stuck atop it with handwriting that reads, "All now disproved". This is another favorite of Kenny's because he said he likes to hear what people believed before new evidence disproved those ideas.
Kenny told me, "People thought long neck dinosaurs were very weak and and had to stay mostly in lakes because they were so heavy. They also didn't know they had stones in their stomach to break down their food so they didn't know how they could eat enough to keep them alive."
Each new spread covers a different subject matter; dinosaurs attacking, how dinosaurs defended themselves, the guesswork regarding their appearance, as well as the more bizarre aspects of some of the known dinosaurs.
And of course, the dinosaur book could not be complete without discussing the "Monsters of the Deep" – the marine reptiles who dominated the seas.
The pages are high quality, very thick and smoothly textured. Clearly designed as a feast for the eyes, I guarantee with each page turn you will find yourself looking for a new interactive element.
Kenny's "absoluuuuuuuuuuuute favorite" part of the book is found in the "A-Z Ridiculous Extinction Theories" pocket toward the back. "I mean c'mon," he said, "Who would truly believe that dinosaurs are extinct because of the methane gas from their farts? FARTS?! Really?"
These cards definitely beckon a few chuckles and truly define this as a children's book. What kid (and some adults) can resist laughing at farts?
The back cover closes with an updated letter from Henry to Dr. Brown, as well as an envelope marked "Scale diagram and life-size footprints."
Slid inside the envelope is a double-sided, fold out poster. One side shows dinosaurs and the other side displays dinosaur footprints alongside other dinosaurs' prints, as well as a children's shoe measurement for comparison.
Our poster is a bit haggard and worn, having been slid in and out multiple times.
"DINOSAUR" was published in 2009 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, so while it can be purchased anywhere, I was also able to find it at the HalfPrice Books Marketplace by the ISBN #s (ISBN: 0316035831 / ISBN-13: 9780316035835).
Kenny loves these enormous coffee table size books packed with information and beautiful photography and illustrations. If you have any you can recommend, please list them in the comments below!
About the Author: Tired of feeling overwhelmed, Heather Sanders and her husband Jeff faithsized their family into a 960 square foot lake cabin in need of renovation. She writes about faith and simplifying your desires so you can be content right here and right now.
23 Comments and 4 Replies
Begora On Friday, June 8 at 5:08 am
This book looks really interesting… I was just wondering if it's from a creationist point of view?
Laura On Friday, June 8 at 9:17 am
I doubt it. It seems to be scientifically based.
deb On Friday, June 8 at 1:02 pm
I am wondering this too. Looks like a really neat book.
Sarah On Friday, June 8 at 5:04 pm
Nope, it's from a mostly scientific perspective. None of the fiction in it is disguised as reality.
Alexandra On Friday, June 8 at 5:22 am
Love the kind of book where there are pockets and inserts– gives the student something new to explore each time they open it….
Jo On Friday, June 8 at 6:39 am
Not quite the same, but I bet Kenny would enjoy it – Amazing Academy Survival and Exploration Manual. It's a hoot, and my 8.5 year old adores it! Real world activities/experiments combined with imaginative boyish craziness.
Survival Manual
Survival Hands on Book
Campus Map and academy information
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"This school teaches you what you really want to know! Want to be a pirate? Imagine trying your hand at spying. Like a career in gladiatorial combat? Then there's only one place to go!"
Melissa from the Blue House On Friday, June 8 at 8:00 am
That's just the coolest thing!
Lisa C On Friday, June 8 at 8:01 am
We have two books that are similar in format. One is called "Explorers," the other "Knight." My girls love them both.
Beverley On Friday, June 8 at 8:36 am
I enjoy your reviews, it's always great to find something you were not looking for but because of a good review I have picked it up for a gift. Keep them coming please.
Robin N. On Friday, June 8 at 8:39 am
I have a 7 year old daughter that would probably love that book. She loves dinosaurs (actually anything that isn't really girly).
Annika G. Plummer On Friday, June 8 at 9:33 am
If Kenny likes dinosaurs, I would highly recommend "Dinomummy: The Life, Death and Discovery of Dakota, A Dinosaur from Hell Creek" by Dr. Phillip Lars Manning. Many people think North Dakota is a state to "skip over," but there is so much history here! "Dakota" is one of the best (if not the best) dinomummy (mummified duck-billed dinosaur) ever found – and it was found near Marmarth, North Dakota!
"Dakota" is on display at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. It truly is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. When I was working for Clearwater Communications in Bismarck, I had an opportunity to go on a dinosaur dig with Tyler Lyson (the person who discovered "Dakota" – when he was a very young man!) and see the process for myself! (I highly recommend that experience, too!)
This is the article I wrote for North Dakota Horizons magazine (North Dakota's state magazine): http://www.ndhorizons.com/horizons/featured/index.asp?ID=47
Here is the blog post I wrote for the North Dakota Horizons' blog Horizontal-Lines: http://horizontal-lines.typepad.com/horizontallines/2008/08/digging-for-din.html
"Dinomummy" can be found on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Dinomummy-Phillip-Manning/dp/B001F7ATUS/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1339165408&sr=8-11#_
Happy reading!
Annika G. (Nelson) Plummer
Dickinson, North Dakota
Emily M. On Friday, June 8 at 9:38 am
thanks for the great recommendation–for $5, including shipping, couldn't pass it up! my 7 year old son loves this kind of thing.
It sounds similar in some ways to Diary of a Castle Adventure, which he adores. http://www.amazon.com/Diary-Castle-Adventure-Interative-Barrons/dp/B0064XGG6Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1339165849&sr=1-1
It's sort of a random book for us, we received it as a gift. I'm a book snob, and probably never would have picked it up myself. But it's turned out to be one of his most treasured possessions.
Dallas' Mom On Friday, June 8 at 10:17 am
My 8 year old son has loved the "ology" books. Monsterology has been his favorite it also stayed on the night stand for months. All the "ology" books were written in the same manner as Dinosaur.
Kristel On Friday, June 8 at 10:32 am
Oh my goodness, I'm pinning this for when my son is older (that is, if he still loves dinosaurs in a few years). He's 3 now, but has loved dinosaurs for over a year and knows all the names, how to distinguish them, and other random facts. Kenny sounds like him… digesting everything about a topic he's interested in, till there's "nothing" left to know!
Thanks for the review!
Hundewanderer On Friday, June 8 at 11:34 am
Ohhh… I'm a 40-year old woman and I STILL love dinosaurs Cool book, I may have to order one for my small book collection (I keep very few books, all others are given away).
Joy G On Friday, June 8 at 12:26 pm
Oh my…the budding paleontologist in my house would love this book! We have "Wolves" (Black/Howard) is a good one…the picture on the cover jumps out at you.
Amy in MN On Friday, June 8 at 4:46 pm
The author is Stephanie Stansbie. Great book! I will be getting this for my nephew.
Annika G. Plummer On Friday, June 8 at 4:47 pm
If Kenny likes dinosaurs, I highly recommend "Dinomummy: The Life, Death and Discovery of Dakota, A Dinosaur From Hell Creek." Many people want to "skip over" North Dakota, but our state has a lot of historical significance!
"Dinomummy" is the story of "Dakota," one of the most well-preserved (if not the most well-preserved) mummified dinosaurs ever found. It is on display at the North Dakota Heritage Center and is truly an amazing thing to view!
Years ago, I had an opportunity to go on a dinosaur dig with Tyler Lyson, the person who discovered "Dakota" so many years ago (when he was a young man). It was fascinating going on an actual dinosaur dig and learning what all goes into doing it! I wrote articles for work (I worked for North Dakota Horizons magazine) for both the blog (http://horizontal-lines.typepad.com/horizontallines/2008/08/digging-for-din.html) and the magazine (http://www.ndhorizons.com/horizons/featured/index.asp?ID=47).
If you're ever in North Dakota, I encourage you to stop and see Dakota!
Jo-Anne On Friday, June 8 at 5:09 pm
Oh my I love this book, Little Leo would love it too he has a thing about dinosaurs still although his interest comes and goes he is 4yr though so to be expected but really he would love this book…………..
debbie On Friday, June 8 at 6:06 pm
I've got some dinosaur loving boys myself. Some of their favorites are: Time for Learning DINOSAURS (this book sounds similar to Kenny's with the little "extras" along the way), Readers Digest Pathfinders Dinosaurs and Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs (Publications International Ltd.) I would recommend the 2 latter books to expand on what he's learned so far.
se7en On Friday, June 8 at 9:07 pm
Another great looking book we are going to have to buy because of you!!! My kids totally love this kind of interactive book!!!
laurah On Saturday, June 9 at 10:11 am
Though not sure how a nine- year old boy would enjoy this one but there is a similar book about the Nancy Drew series that is quite enjoyable. The other one I have is about Beatrix Potter which my kids think is very interesting.
AGinTO On Saturday, June 9 at 11:13 pm
I'm a pretty firm believer that boys learn differently than girls do. It's been scientifically proven, and I think this book is PERFECT for boys (not to say that girls wouldn't absolutely adore this book as well).
This is exactly the kind of book my almost-5-year old would love to flip through starting now, with looking at all the great pictures, finding those little "finds" throughout the book, whilst I read it to him…and later as he is reading on his own, and even later on when he may have to write a paper on dinosaurs.
It's beautiful… am off to buy it for him. Thanks for sharing!
Manic Mom On Sunday, June 10 at 1:54 pm
My Mahala would love this book, she has a few others with the pockets and little extras. It makes things exciting, that's for sure!!!
Laura in Montana On Monday, June 11 at 3:24 am
What a delightful book. I purchased a book of a similar style about Pirates for my son when he was 7. He still picks it up and goes through all of the hidden treasures on each page. I'll check this one out. Educational, too!
Thanks for sharing.
Alyson On Monday, June 11 at 8:32 am
I am going to have to look into getting this for my 4 year old. Of course I'll have to keep it put up so he doesn't destroy it taking things in and out. He can tell you the different dinosaurs, what they look like, different info about them and does a jam up job impersonating them too.


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Finding Your Bowling Target
As a beginner bowler or newcomer to the game,
finding your bowling target
is an important key to hitting the pocket and for converting spares. A good way to begin is to first understand where the guides on the approach are located in reference to the foul line and to the targeting arrows about 15 feet past the foul line. By knowing a little about the lane,
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The arrows are located about 15 feet past the foul line toward the pins and are in a triangular configuration. Typically, the arrow nearest the edge of the lane is referred to as the "first arrow" and is located on the 5 board of the lane surface, about 5 inches from the edge of the lane. Continuing to the bowler's left, the next arrow is the "second arrow" which is located on the 10 board and so on across the lane. The arrows are symmetrically placed on the lane. Using a reverse reference system is recommended for left handed bowlers.
The circular guides embedded or stamped onto the approach just behind the foul line align with the 7 boards of the arrows down the lane. The largest guide on the approach floor is located on the 20 board (the center board of the lane) and aligns with the center of the 7 targeting arrows. Each guide at the foul line, both to the right and to the left of the center guide, is positioned 5 boards apart from the adjacent guides in the same manner as are the arrows.
If you trace back from the foul line, you will find another set of guides on the approach 12 feet behind the foul line and yet another set of guides 3 feet further back from the 12 foot guides. Usually, there are 5 guides at the 12 foot position on the approach and those guides align on the same boards as the center 5 guides at the foul line and down the lane with the center 5 arrows.
The approach guides are used primarily for alignment to the targeting arrows. It is typically recommended by certified professional
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over the second arrow with an appropriate angle from the release point just beyond the foul line as to allow the ball to continue down the lane to the pocket.
Since bowlers strive to develop a slight hook ball delivery, then the ball should contact the lane just beyond the foul line on about the 12 or 13 board, roll over the 2nd arrow (the 10 board), and then the ball will change directions about two-thirds of the way down the lane at the break point and head toward the pocket located at the 17.5 board on the pin deck.
If you are a right handed bowler, then your sliding bowling shoe is the left bowling shoe. The slide
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The instep of your sliding shoe (right handed bowlers) is located about two boards right of the exact center of your slide shoe. If you allow about 1 inch of space between the inner side of the bowling ball as it passes by your sliding shoe, then the instep of your sliding shoe will cover the 18 board on the approach at the foul line and your toe will point to the 20 board or the center guide.
An example of an initial alignment positioning on the approach goes as follows:
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Human Right to Health Conference 14-15 May 2009
In December 2008 The Lancet published a special issue on the human right to health, including a ground-breaking examination of right-to-health indicators in 194 countries. To continue the debate which this started, UCL Centre for Philosophy, Justice and Health, in association with The Lancet, The UCL Institute of Global Health, and the UCL Institute for Human Rights present a conference on the Human Right to Health Conference on May 14th and 15th 2009.
The human right to health naturally brings together three distinct groups with a common interest: health care professionals and health activists, who use the idea of a human right to health in their work; human rights lawyers and political scientists, who have an understanding of human rights law and institutions; and political philosophers who can consider the conceptual and foundational aspects of human rights. The conference assembles all these stakeholders to reflect on how best to take forward and to interpret the human right to health.
Topics to be examined include:
1. The benefits for activists of using a human rights framework: examples, difficulties and prospects.
2. The institutional implications of attaching advocacy to a human rights framework: benefits and costs.
3. The distinctions between a right to health, and a human right to health, and also between a right to health care and a human right to health care.
4. The philosophical analysis of, and possible foundations for, a human right to health.
We have now made some of the papers from the conference available for download -- please see below.
Conference Programme
14 May
09.30 - 10.00 Registration
10.00 – 10.15 Jonathan Wolff (Philosophy, UCL), Introduction
10.15 - 11.00 Gorik Ooms (Institute of Tropical
Medicine Antwerp), Global Responsibilities for Global Health
Rights: a new paradigm emerging from the fight against AIDS? Download
11.00 - 11.30 Coffee
11.30 – 13.00 The Philosophy and Justification of the Human Right to Health: Two Views
Tasioulas (Philosophy, University of Oxford) What is a
Human Right? Download
Saladin Meckled-Garcia (Political Theory and Human Rights, UCL) Health: Human Rights v Social Justice? Download
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14 00 – 15.30 The Human Right to Health: benefits and drawbacks for practice in developed countries
Susan Wright, (Director, Médecins du Monde
UK), Access to Healthcare - Here and Abroad:
Understanding and responding to patterns of migration Download
Peter Hall (Doctors for Human Rights), The culture change in healthcare delivery required to fulfil the right to the highest attainable standard of health.
John Coggon (Law, University of Manchester), For your own good? The individual, the public, and the rights to health and healthcare Download
15.30 – 16.00 Tea
16.00 – 17.30 The Human Right to Health and Global Justice
David McCoy (Senior Clinical Associate, Centre
for International Health and Development, UCL, and Managing Editor
of the Global Health Watch), How should human rights fit
into existing global health advocacy efforts to strengthen health
systems? Download
Lisa Forman (Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto), Right to Health Impact Assessment of Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights: A Legal Framework and Methodology for Policy Reform Download
18.00 Inaugural
Lecture by Prof Michael Otsuka (UCL): Risking Life and
Limb. (This will be in Cruciform Lecture Theatre One, Cruciform Building, Gower Street)
15 May
0930 – 11.00 Campaigning for the Human Right to Health on a Global Scale
Sheather (Senior Ethics Advisor, BMA), The BMA's approach to the
Human Right to Health Download
Guadalupe Marengo (Director, Demand Dignity Campaign, Amnesty International), Respecting Human Rights Reduces Maternal Mortality: Amnesty International's Demand Dignity Campaign
Paul Hunt, (University of Essex, UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to Health 2002-8)
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee
11.30 – 1.00 Interpreting the Human Right to Health: Two Philosophical Views
George Letsas (Laws,
UCL), Moral Foundations of the Legal
Right to Health Download
James Wilson (Philosophy and Health, UCL), Progressive realisation, benchmarking and the human right to health Download
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 3pm Richard Horton, The Lancet, The Existence of Rights
3- 3.30 Tea
3.30 – 5.30 Closing Roundtable discussion: Moving forward with the human right to health
Gunilla Backman
(Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) Download
Rhona MacDonald (The Lancet)
Joseph Raz (Professor of Law, Columbia Law School)
Leif Wenar (Chair of Ethics, King's College London)
JZ Young Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT. For maps of UCL campus, see here.
14-15 May 2009.
Attendance at the conference is free. However space is limited, so we advise you to register early. To register, please email Pavlina Pyari, email@example.com. Please let Pavlina Pyari know whether you have any special dietary requirements, and don't forget to include your institutional affiliation, if any, for the name badges.
Unfortunately we cannot book accommodation for conference delegates, but you can find details of local hotels here and here.
Other queries
The conference is being organised by James Wilson and Jonathan Wolff. For any queries (other than for conference registration), please contact James Wilson.


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"A quick and easy recipe that has a great taste. Can be prepared ahead to 'oven' stage then frozen."
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3/4 pound
lean ground beef
2 teaspoons
olive oil
onions, chopped
green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup
frozen green peas
1/2 teaspoon
chili powder
1/2 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1 (14.5 ounce) can
canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/4 cup
tomato paste
1 (15.25 ounce) can
kidney beans, drained
1 (11 ounce) can
whole kernel corn, drained
4 (6 inch)
corn tortillas, quartered
1/3 cup
shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
I omited the pea's, they do not have the correct texture. Instead of kidney beans, I used a can of black beans. Kidney beans are to big and overpowering, black beans are just right.
I was not overly thrilled with this recipe. It just didn't have enough flavor and I thought that the peas were kind of weird in it. I know that it is chili but it seemed like it was kind of mexican so the peas threw it off. I do think that it has good potential. Next time I will try with taco seasoning and eliminate the peas. Maybe add some salt & garlic.
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This is a very good, quick recipe. I even messed up and used tomato sauce instead of paste, but it still came out tasting very good. My husband didn't care for the kidney beans in it, but he doesn't like any type of bean. We really enjoyed the "mexican" taste and I will be making it many times in the future. Thanks for sharing!
This was great! I changed it a bit. I cooked the ground beef and onion together, added the seasonings, then a can of "diced tomatoes with green peppers" and a 5 oz can tomato paste. Then I added the corn and a rinsed/drained can of black beans. (I skipped the peas and kidney beans). Followed the rest of the recipe as is. We topped our servings with "Deans Guacamole Dip" and it was wonderful Served with a salad and Corn Casserole (also from allrecipes). Thanks!
Very good - a quick dinner option for busy days - I put corn chips on the top instead of the tortillas and I cooked the onion and the green pepper with the ground beef to save time.
I used left over chili as I made so much and it turned out just fine. One reviewer said her husband didn't like kidney beans and I had the same problem before my husband decided to cut the kidney beans in half. It wasn't the taste so much I didn't like but the feel of the whole bean and by cutting them in half they got more soft and the taste was still there. It takes alittle time to put on a cutting board and move around to cut but it's well worth it.
Here are the changes I made. I omitted the olive oil and cooked the onions with the ground beef. I omitted the peas and green peppers. I raised the amount of chili powder to 1 tsp. I used flour tortillas instead of corn. I also used 2 c. of mexican shredded cheese.
When I put it all together, I put about 1/2 c. on bottom of pan. Then layered the tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. I repeated the layers and then sprinkled a little more cheese on top. It turned out pretty good, but could use some spicing up.
Everyone liked it!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Chili Beef Casserole
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 480
Calories from Fat: 143
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Theatre & Landscape is devoted to the exploration of environmental or site-specific theatre. We visit woods, moors, ancient monuments, islands, beaches, castles, , sometimes creating performances in those environments (although never for an outside audience – the only spectators are the other participants). At other times our visits provide a stimulus for creating theatre back at our base.
As well as acting, there are opportunities for writing, painting, group-devising, movement, voice work, and installation-making. Rather than teaching a particular discipline or technique, we aim to bring out the artist in people and provide structures and stimuli to allow people's artistic powers and interests to develop. Previous experience is not necessary, but a willingness to plunge whole-heartedly into collaborative work is essential.
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