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This week I'm realizing that we are approaching some big FamilyTreeCircles milestones. We'll soon be at 100,000 members, and 50,000 journals. We should reach those levels by the end of 2012.

And that's not even considering the 28,000 comments and 27,000 private messages that flow through FamilyTreeCircles. Wow.

In this newsletter, I'd like to acknowledge the people who give so much to the FamilyTreeCircles community. Thanks to everyone who not only posts journals but are also so very welcoming and helpful to other members.

52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy

Last week's writing prompt was a tough one, and we only had a few takers. See here for the recap of week 37.

   	  Genealogy Abundance, Week 37: State Archives
via: www.familytreecircles.com

This week promises to be a lot more fun.

 Week 38: Funny Ancestor Stories. Tell us a funny ancestor story that stands out in your mind. When did you first hear the story? Do other family members tell different versions? Does this tale play a large part in your family tree?

  Create a journal and write about this week's topic.

 See here for more information.

   	  Genealogy Abundance, Week 38: Funny Ancestor Stories
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FamilyTreeCircles Highlights

FamilyTreeCircles member Kerbent has an interesting mystery that she has written up in these two posts. She's developed some interesting theories and I'd love for some experienced genealogists to give her some help on these. If you could lend a hand, please do. I'll feature any developments in a future newsletter.

   	  Two Mary Ebbotts help need to disentangle them
There are two Mary Ebbotts in the 1841 Census, and both are living with relations. I have managed to solve the identity of one of them but the other who must somehow be related is a complete mystery to me…via: www.familytreecircles.com

   	  Developing a working theory to reconcile the Mystery of the two Mary Ebbotts
Mary Ferrett is my fourth great-grandmother she married Philip Upton Ebbott in 1804, in Trenglos, Cornwall thus becoming Mary Ebbott. As explained in a previous post entitled Two Mary Ebbotts help need to disentangle them I have been trying to distinguish which of the two Mary Ebbotts that appeared in the 1841 was my ancestor. To recap…via: www.familytreecircles.com

Thanks for reading, and I'll see you on FamilyTreeCircles.

Best,
 Scott

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Thanks to everybody who participated in week 34, Genealoy Challenges.

Here's week 35:

 Week 35: Genealogy Friends. Genealogy friends are wonderful people. Don't you agree? Tell us about a genealogy friend in your life. How did you meet? Do you share any common ancestors or research interests?

Just open up a new journal and write about whatever comes to mind related to this week's questions.

 52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy created by Amy Coffin is a series of weekly blogging prompts courtesy of GeneaBloggers for genealogists and others to discuss resources in the genealogy community including websites, applications, libraries, archives, genealogical societies and more.
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Thanks to everybody who participated in week 33. I hope you found that interesting and fruitful.

Continuing on with the blogging prompts, here's week 34:

 Week 34: Genealogy Challenges. Which genealogy challenge has given you the best sense of accomplishment? What was the research problem you had to hurdle? What steps did you take that led to success? Do you have any words of encouragement for others who are facing their own genealogy challenges?

Just open up a new journal and write about whatever comes to mind related to this week's questions.

FamilyTreeCircles member Ngairedith is ahead of the game this week and has already posted one:

Ngairedith's Genealogy Challenge

 52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy created by Amy Coffin is a series of weekly blogging prompts courtesy of GeneaBloggers for genealogists and others to discuss resources in the genealogy community including websites, applications, libraries, archives, genealogical societies and more.
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This past week, I had a phone conversation with Thomas Macentee, a professional genealogist, speaker, and otherwise a really great guy from Chicago, Ill. Thomas runs the excellent website and service, Geneabloggers.com, which is a network of over 2000 Genealogy blogs. (I'm a member with my own genealogy blog here on FamilyTreeCircles.)

I contacted Thomas to see how we might work together to help foster the growth of more genealogy bloggers.

The first thing we came up with is that Thomas was kind enough to allow me to use the 52 Weeks of Blogging Abundance genealogy blogging prompts. Every week there is a new topic to act as inspiration for a blog post, or to simply think about and reflect on in your own genealogy research.

As FamilyTreeCircles is essentially a blogging platform (which is just a place to write online), I thought it would be fun for people to use these weekly prompts here on FamilyTreeCircles.

52 Weeks of Abundant Genealogy created by Amy Coffin is a series of weekly blogging prompts courtesy of GeneaBloggers for genealogists and others to discuss resources in the genealogy community including websites, applications, libraries, archives, genealogical societies and more.

We're more than halfway through 2012, and we'll be starting on week 33. But that's ok. There isn't really a sequence here, just a new idea every week.

 Week 33: Ancestor Legend. What is your favorite ancestral legend or family lore? Who originally told the story and what was the claim? Have you been able to prove the story true or false? What steps did you take to do so?

Just open up a new journal and write about whatever comes to mind related to this week's questions.

I'll be posting these blogging prompts here each weekend for the upcoming week. I'll also be including these in the weekly newsletter. If you'd like to get these prompts in your email along with other newsletter info, make sure you're signed up for the FamilyTreeCircles newsletter.
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Here at FamilyTreeCircles, we have a large community of genealogy hobbyists and professionals. Our user base is growing toward 100,000 and we have an opt-in mail list that exceeds 10,000 members.

We're looking for bloggers and genealogy experts who are interested in reaching an audience of genealogy new-comers, enthusiasts, and professionals alike.

Writing for FamilyTreeCircles is a great opportunity to help establish yourself as an expert in the genealogy community.

If you are interested in contributing genealogy-related articles to the FamilyTreeCircles blog and email newsletter, please contact me at email@example.com or through the Private Messaging system on FamilyTreeCircles.com.
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When I started FamilyTreeCircles nearly a decade ago, I never imagined it would grow to nearly 100,000 members. It's humbling to be able to provide a resource that has brought so many people together in the common interest.

FamilyTreeCircles has always been a labor of love for me, but with the growing membership, usage, continuing to add new features, and fighting spammers, costs grow as well.

What you may not know about me is that as an entrepreneur, I actually run another web startup. This takes 60-80 hours of my time every week, and I have little left for much else. If you're interested, that's a web publishing platform called Shareist. I think it is a great resource for genealogists.

I would never have been able to even get this far without the patience and support of the people who use FamilyTreeCircles every day, and particularly those who volunteer to help moderate the activity. It's truly a wonderful community. I'd like to not only keep things running, but do even more.

For example, one thing that I've tried to start up several times, but have not been able to do so because of the costs is a periodic newsletter with great genealogy stories and content, as well as featuring fun stuff from FamilyTreeCircles members. But the cost of doing so has been prohibitive. I'd love to be able to do this as well as continue to add more features.

From the start, I promised that FamilyTreeCircles would be a free resource and I have no intentions of going back on that. Over the years, I have received generous offers from people that they would be more than willing to pay for this resource.

In response to that, I've finally added a way to do that, for those with the means to do so, while keeping the service free for the rest.

If you enjoy FamilyTreeCircles and want to see it continue on as a strong and independent genealogy resource, I hope you'll consider contributing even a small amount to its upkeep and further development. If you cannot, no hard feelings here.

Go here: FamilyTreeCircles Patronage

Thank you very much!

Scott
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FamilyTreeCircles.com has been around for over 7 years now, and has been in a constant state of development.

I'll be the first to admit that most poorly crafted area of FamilyTreeCircles has been the user profile pages. And as I've been making improvements to the platform, I'd also say that it's been the most neglected.

This week I've taken steps to resolve that with an entirely newly designed user profile.

Your Own Home Page

Your user profile on FamilyTreeCircles is now your genealogy homepage. Your own journals and posts are featured prominently in chronological order, newest first. Until now, your own journals were relegated to a list, and reading them was an exercise in clicking around a lot.

Now your homepage is a very easy-to-read list of all your journals. As you post journals, your latest ones appear at the top.

This makes it very easy for other FamilyTreeCircles members, and even people searching the Internet for the information that you write about, to find and read your journals.

That means more people see your journals, which means that your information and your own queries are seen by more people, resulting in a higher chance that you'll connect with distant cousins and researchers looking for the same ancestors.

Here's what the new profile page looks like:

Hey, This Sounds and Looks Like a Blog

Essentially, your FamilyTreeCircles profile page is a blog. Blog comes from the words Web Log. A blog is quite simply a web page containing a log of your writing. Web log...weblog...'blog.

The writing activity that you do posting Journals on FamilyTreeCircles is no different than that of "bloggers" that we hear so much about.

Now in addition to how your journals were seen before in the activity lists, your information is organized like a blog and you get all the benefits of blogging:

Research: By getting your and your genealogy research out there, people who are researching the same ancestors will find you. You may even break down some brick walls just by posting them for others to find and help you out.

Sharing: Posting your genealogy information helps others, and many times it comes back

Connecting: There are countless connections that people make with distant and lost relatives through publishing a blog.

Community: The genealogy blogging community is a friendly, helpful group of genealogists, professionals and hobbyists alike. By starting a blog of your own

Fun: Writing can be a fun, creative way to express yourself. Some people even think it's therapeutic.

The good news is that just by signing up for FamilyTreeCircles, you now have a blog.

How cool does that make you?

View your new profile here. Or click on the "Your Home" link in the header.

Examples?

Here are a few great FamilyTreeCircles profiles to take a look at for inspiration:

Janilye

Ngairedith

Tonkin

PoorOne

MrDarlin

Popey

Scott_J (that's me!)

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Check out the FAQ page.
Use the contact us form. This is best for issues like password problems, since you cannot use some of the other options without logging in.
Send me a private message.
Drop into the FamilyTreeCircles campfire chat. You can not only chat with me, but with other FamilyTreeCircles members, if they're in there.
If you have a question that you think someone other than the owner of FamilyTreeCircles can answer, comment on this post. That increases the chances of getting a quick answer AND allows other to benefit from your question.

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I've been hard at work on some pretty significant changes here on FamilyTreeCircles, big enough that I want to roll this out a little more carefully than I usually do.

For now, the only noticeable change is the header.

If yours doesn't look like that with the black bar at the top, try holding down the shift key while hitting the reload (or refresh) button on your browser. Or just wait and it'll update eventually.

So what's changing?

I've completely redesigned the user profile page. My goal is to make your user profile the hub of your activity, a much nicer home for you here on FamilyTreeCircles. The default view will be a full view of all your journals, formatted much like a blog. That way, anyone who follows your every post can easily see what you've been writing. If you organize your posts into categories, that will be much more visible. And your Assist! locations and surnames will be featured prominently as well.

In fact, it's going to be a lot like having your own blog, which is where I am headed with this.

And speaking of following, I'll be reintroducing he concept of "follow"ing. By following someone, you will be able to keep track of their new stuff.

When's it coming?

I'm still testing it out, but if you would like a sneak peek, just comment here on this post and I'll turn it on for you.

I'll probably grow impatient and make it available in the next few days, but I'd love to get some feedback first.

Again, just comment below if you'd like to try it out and give me some feedback.

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It's been a VERY busy, but very good summer. A couple of weeks ago, I went to the Seed Savers conference in Decorah to teach a garden photography workshop.
When I first got there, I walked around the display gardens. Really beautiful.
On Saturday night, before dinner, I got to wander around Diane's garden and spend time enjoying the light. While thinking about the things I would teach at the workshop, I saw a little garden detail which exemplified my favorite garden photo advice. Look at things from all sides.
Shot from above, but the Love-In-A-Mist was distracting:
Moved the camera lower, now the shot is more about the plants:
Thought to myself, "what detail might the reader want from a photo like this?" The way it is woven?
Or maybe what it looks like from the other side?
Naturally, I got distracted by the same Love-in-a-mist that got in the way of my other shot, and gave it some time in the spotlight.
It was a busy two days. In addition to the workshop, I photographed a feature and a department for 2012, and met a lot of really fun and interesting people. (And I'm not just saying that because Tom and Jess helped me do a photo shoot in a heat wave.) It's too bad we couldn't spend a week in Decorah. I'd like to go back and see the isolation gardens and spend more time with everyone.
Lastly, here's a bit of exciting (to me, and I hope to you) news–this year our book division made a 2012 Organic Gardening planner, featuring my photography. We had a box of them sent out to the conference. (They even had them out with the actual author's books for their book signing. Whoa.) The planner won't be sold in stores, but I got the link to share with you (especially all of you readers who are related to me.) Buy me, I'm pretty.
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Katie Walker (our editorial assistant and The Green Earth Girl blogger) asked me to help her take better photos for her blog. My first impulse was to have her come to one of the food shoots, to see behind the scenes. (We will do that in future blog entries, I promise. But the reality is this: Most of you bloggers won't have professional photographers, art directors, assistants, and prop and food stylists in your kitchens.)
Katie brought a sandwich from the Rodale cafeteria and her point-and-shoot camera to the studio. I had her set things up for her photo the way she would at home. Then we worked together to get better photos from her camera. Here are some things you can do right now, with your point-and-shoot camera, to get better photos for your blogs.
1. Keep your props simple.
This shot is an exaggeration—Katie loves this plate, and I love this glass. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the cool dishes and glassware, but remember what my photo professor always asked, "What are you taking the photo of?"
2. Watch your backgrounds.
Take a look in the background of your photo. Are there distracting people walking by? Can you see electrical cords, appliances that have nothing to do with the photo? Clear away the clutter; it helps emphasize what you want the focus of the picture to be. Less really is more.
3. Take your object out of harsh shadows.
Yes, high contrast can create a mood, but you don't want your sandwich to look like it's being served in prison. Look for even lighting in your kitchen. In the future, we'll do a post about color balance and reflectors. For now, just drag your food away from the dungeon.
4: Keep your subject out of harsh sunlight.
Watch out for bright sun. Even with the miracle of Photoshop or other photo-editing software, it's tough to add information to a blown-out photo. It's so much simpler to move your subject out of the sun and make the image nicer in your camera. Those blasted highlights also wash the color out of your photos.
5. Look at things from all sides.
Move around, zoom in, stand back, get up tall, get low. Katie asked me if there were any recommended angles for food photos. I think the key is to mix it up—if you move the camera around, you can sometimes eliminate distracting backgrounds. If you shoot overhead, you can get a nice graphic shot. If you have multiple photos in a blog entry, sometimes taking it from different angles makes a more interesting pace.
In the end, I showed Katie how I would shoot the same sandwich with a digital SLR.
In my shot, I used the rule of thirds in my composition. I also changed the camera angle to eliminate the background completely. You don't have to have a fancy camera to do either of those things. You improve your photos by keeping it simple, watching your backgrounds and lighting and mixing up your angles. You'll know your photo is effective when people stop by your office to talk about art and keep getting distracted by wanting to eat the sandwich on your screen.
Katie blogged about our day here.
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We also screen live sporting events from around the world on our big screens including NHL, NBA, AFL, NRL, NFL, CFL, Cricket, Olympics, Formula 1, World Rally Championships, English Premier League etc.
If you arrive early we can store your baggage free of charge in our luggage storage until check in time also when you check out you can leave your bags in our luggage storage for free until you are ready to leave.
Minimum age to stay is 18 - there are no exceptions, even if accompanied by a person aged 18 or above within the same reservation. A valid photo ID (only passports, EU Driver\'s licences, and EU or EEA ID Cards are accepted) is required from all guests and regardless of nationality - otherwise we are not able to check you in and you will still be charged for the amount equal to your first night\'s stay.
We offer a selection of mixed dorm rooms in 6, 9 or 18 bed configurations, which offer you the opportunity to mix with other travellers.
There is also a Female only Dorm which is perfect for female travellers to meet friends in a relaxed and secure female only environment, whilst the private twin room is perfect for those couples looking to share the backpackers experience with the comfort of their own private room.
Our rooms are cleaned daily, with an In room security locker for each guest to use. Rooms are secured with swipe card access keys, allowing you to come and go as you please whilst ensuring your room is secure.
There are shared bathroom, toilet and shower facilities on each floor which are kept clean and tidy by our dedicated staff to ensure they are fresh 24/7.
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Address: The Greenman, 308 Edgware Road, London, Paddington W2 1DY
Please consult the official Transport for London travel planner www.tfl.go.uk for step by step directions to the hostel at the time of your travel.
The nearest tube station is Edgware Road, serving the Bakerloo Line, Hammersmith and City Line, Circle and District Lines.
From the Edgware Road Bakerloo line station:
Simply turn right and on the next corner is the Green Man Pub. The reception is inside.
Edgware Road Circle/Hammersmith & City and District line station:
Coming out of the underground station you will turn right, walk up the little road and turn left. You will see a bridge to your right, walk up to the set of lights, turn right, go under the bridge and you will find yourself passing the Edgware Road Bakerloo line station. On the next corner will be a pub called the Green Man, the reception is inside.
The nearest train station is Paddington.
From Paddington station:
Take the Underground via Bakerloo to Edgware Road, one stop.
Or you can walk! Come out of Paddington station and turn left. Continue walking until you get to an intersection where you\'ll be at the front of the Hilton London Metropole Hotel. If you look to the left there should be a bridge. Cross the road here and go under the bridge where you will arrive at the Edgware Road Bakerloo line station. At the very next corner there will be a pub called the Green Man. The reception is inside.


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About the Hotel
Langtry Manor has a completely unique history and was built in 1877 by Edward VII for his mistress Lillie Langtry. One hundred years later it was purchased by Pamela Hamilton-Howard who is still actively involved with the running of the hotel with her son John.
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Next door, The Langtry Lodge was the former home of Lord Derby. It is older than the Manor and where Lillie and Edward stayed when the Manor was being built.
John Howard, now the Managing Director has recently lavished over half a million pounds on refurbishing both buildings. After enlisting the help of top designers, Portfolio London, the Howard family have maintained the historic ambience of the hotel and rooms whilst simultaneously introducing a contemporary feel. This is evident from the newly created bedroom decor to the function and conference rooms.
With so many chain hotels vying for business, it is so refreshing to find a small privately owned and run hotel with personal service, history and charm.
The hotel has a unique selection of bedrooms including a choice of honeymoon suites, four poster and Jacuzzi rooms, with the Kings Room as the figurehead.
Stay for one of our unique Weekend breaks when each evening has a different theme in the sublime setting of Langtrys Restaurant. Join us for what we do best by celebrating your special occasion with us along with family and friends.
A truly romantic setting in which to get married.
Let us make Langtry Manor your home from home when away on business, host a small executive meeting or conference; entertain friends or clients in a sublime setting with award winning food.
The Langtry Manor motto is "Somewhere special for Someone special". Allow yourself or someone you care about to experience what that means first hand.
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The Senate and House approved a Continuing Resolution
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remaining six months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2013. Though the House had previously
voted on its own version of the CR last week, they ultimately adopted the version that was passed
with bipartisan support in the Senate.
Like the House version, the final FY 2013 funding package
includes a CR for most domestic programs, including Perkins, and a full-year
appropriations bill for defense and veterans affairs programs. Senate
appropriators also added full-year bills for funding of agriculture; commerce,
science, and justice; and homeland security.
The bill lowers the discretionary funding cap for FY 2013
by incorporating the 5 percent sequestration cut. Unlike the House version, the
final CR does not add an additional across-the-board cut of .098 percent.
However, the 5 percent cut that was included in the bill will reduce Perkins
funding by approximately $56 million in FY 2013. The cut will impact CTE
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Policymakers, stakeholders and World Bank staff discuss poverty and social impact studies that help countries reform and strengthen their economies – with an eye toward the poor.
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Education rates rise and child labor drops when poor families in the Dominican Republic are compensated for sending their kids to school. The World Bank and Dominican government collaborated to forecast the impact of such a reform.
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well run Ambush outlet!
A great set lunch place, with excellent selections from $9.90-11.90. Had the Paella seafood.
Ample portions and tasty. They make it with bacon bits and sausage slices with enough
Tangy tomato paste. I really like their paella, craved it since i had it at their Taka outlet.
Was never a fan of paella with chicken.
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Can Europe Stop Smoking?
Finland has just become the first country in the world to make a law aiming to eradicate smoking entirely. The government has introduced a bill which aims to make Finland smoke-free by 2040. On October 1st, the first measures of the so-called Tobacco Act were introduced, making it harder for people under 18 to smoke, and restricting smoking outdoors. And tougher measures are to come. But can Europe follow the lead?


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Stockholm University announces a tenured Universitetslektor position at ITM. Application deadline: April 30, 2013.
within the Department of Applied Environmental Sciences and the Bert Bolin Centre for Limate Research.
Reference number SU 618-3622-12
Deadline for applications: February 14, 2013
ITM is seeking a creative, motivated Science Communicator with an interest in the environment.
Reference number SU 618-2878-12
Deadline for applications extended to: November 15, 2012
This years Sustainable Seas seminar (Hållbara Hav 2012) with the title "The Baltic Sea - Who cares..." was held on the 29th of August at a fully booked Kolskjulet, Kastellholmen. Keynote speaker was Lena Ek, the Swedish minister of environment. As last year, the Crown Princess Victoria attended the seminar, which was moderated by Björn Risinger, Director General of Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management.
With a focus on chemicals and litter in the marine environment, our new professor Christina Rudén together with associate professor Magnus Breitholtz presented shortcomings in the EU chemicals legislation. Associate professor Britta Eklund presented 10 years of research on anti-fouling paints.
The full seminar will be broadcasted on SVT:
Wednesday 5/9 at 09.00 - 12.00 i SVT 2
Tuesday 11/9 at 11.00 - 14.00 . SVT 2 at 11.00 - 12.00 - the rest in Kunskapskanalen.
The program will also be available at Svt.se/forum
ITM welcomes our new Professor of Regulatory Ecotoxicology and Toxicology, Christina Rudén, who started working at the department on Monday the 27th of August. Professor Rudén's research is focused on evaluating the regulatory system for chemicals control, and the development of methods and principles to improve regulatory test systems for chemicals. Among other things, Professor Rudén is currently program director of the 8-year running national Swedish research program MistraPharma.
In this week's issue of Nature a study lead by researchers at Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM), Stockholm University, shows that an ancient and large carbon pool held in a less-studied form of permafrost ("Yedoma") is thaw-released along the ~7000 kilometer desolate coast of northernmost Siberian Arctic. The team found that the tens-of-thousands year old Yedoma carbon is rapidly converted to CO2 and that ten times more Yedoma carbon is released to the Arctic Ocean than previously estimated. Thermal collapse of the carbon-rich, permafrost-covered coasts may accelerate with warming of the Arctic climate.
Reference: Vonk, J. E., Sánchez-García, L., van Dongen, B. E., Alling, V., Kosmach, D., Charkin, A., Semiletov, I.P., Dudarev, O. V., Shakhova, N., Roos, P., Eglinton, T. I., Andersson, A. and Gustafsson, Ö.: Activation of old carbon by erosion of coastal and subsea permafrost in Arctic Siberia. - Nature, advance online publication. DOI: 10.1038/nature11392
Reference number SU 619-1747-11
Deadline for application: September 1, 2011
in identifying persistent transformation products of organic contaminants in the Baltic Sea
Refnr: SU 613-2622-10.
Deadline for application: November 3, 2010.
Start: As soon as possible
Sista ansökningsdag: 2010-10-25. Ref.nr SU 618-2461-10.
Deadline for application: October 29, 2010.
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"A good pair of shoes can change any outfit," said footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood to brilliant boutique Browns Fashion. Well, he would say that, he's a shoe designer - but he does make a good point. If there's one sure fire way to get your yourself onto every style blog going it's via the most attention-seeking shoe you can find.
The statement shoe is an ingenious item for any wardrobe and its flashiness is exactly what makes it versatile. A poppy heel will turn an all-black, inconspicuous outfit into a 'pap'-able one. And they are even more special when worn with a riot of colour and pattern, creating a total mish-mash look.
The other good news is that it's not just about heels either - although we've found a trillion fabulous pairs. Fashionistas across the cities are swapping their stilettos for far more practical pairs of slippers, sneakers, preppy mannish loafers and tough-girl boots.
There's a colour riot going on over at Milan Fashion Week [Jason Lloyd Evans]
The key though, is the shoe's 'statement': if it's all black it must be oversized, over-buckled and oh-so-shiny. Flats must be printed, patterned and bright, bright, bright. Trainers are still a must-have; opt for bright sporty designs, the more bells, whistles and flashes the better. Another reason to invest in this trend is that it'll help you transition into summer – wear your boldest print strappy sandals with colour clashing socks. You'll be warm, with a spring in your step.
A bit of advice from Nicholas though – "Practice at home and not on the street. There's nothing worse than seeing a girl waddling in shoes that she can't walk in, looking like she's had a heavy night without even touching a drink." This may be true, but our Fendis look very good in the kitchen anyway.
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November 28, 2014
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) - Romance isn't dead. It's just hiding at your local Wal-Mart.
A study of "missed connection" posts on Craigslist, where love-struck hopefuls try to track down and win over a stranger who caught their eye, found that Wal-Mart is the most popular place for people to find love at first sight, according to Psychology Today magazine.
It could be the halo of fluorescent lights, the everyday low prices, or maybe a shared glance in the check-out line. Whatever it is, more people thought they saw their future spouse at a Wal-Mart than anywhere else in 15 states.
The thread ran from West Virginia to Texas in the south and Idaho in the north, based on the magazine's analysis of missed connection posts.
Not all connections happened at Wal-Mart, of course.
In New York, the most frequently cited spot was the subway, and in California, the popular gym chain 24 Hour Fitness.
Age also plays a role. The most common place for missed connections for 20-somethings was an ice cream store. At 30, it was a bar, and for people over 40, it was a strip club or adult bookstore.
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John Rocha's Sheer S/S14 Embellished Florals
It was a full house at John Rocha today as fashionistas piled onto pews and fought for standing space at his Somerset House show (kudos to the little boy on front row who looked as if he would of much rather of been at legoland than next to the runway).
After the first serving of Rocha, a white gown with piercing, rich red embellished roses we understood exactly why it had been a fashion pile-up in the first place. As we were fed even more servings it was clear that if you were there to see nipple, this was the show for you. Rocha's insistent use of sheer organza did not leave much to the imagination - close your eyes little boy!
Not wanting his rather nude models to get too chilly come Spring, Rocha generously complimented the dresses with a selection of long and cropped jackets; frayed and unfinished looking, adding a new edge.
Colours and patterns began soft and sweet as printed floral dresses were made to look 3D with layered fabrics mimicking feminine petals, roses and blooms - paired with a picnic basket and blanket they would be more than adorable for a Summer's day. As the collection progressed, Rocha made things even sexier opting for black and gold lacquered lace which we simply adored. Sheers turned dark and were layered with frayed tutus creating new, exciting silhouettes.
Accessories gave a high fashion edge to an otherwise, very pretty collection as twisted organza piped handbags and large peaked caps complimented adorable florals, finally taking hold of the finale dress, made entirely of the same technique.
If you are a John-lover or perhaps just want to see a bit of nip then by all means take a peep at the show clip below.


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Branford, Ct.
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under United States and International copyright law. No part of this site may be reproduced in
any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Mary Johnson.
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|"From The smell of sweet baby powder- The smell of roses on a joined couple's most memorial day- The smell of the salty
ocean on a hot summer's night- To the scary smell of a raging fire.
The way that I see life's journey's. "
"Photography is a diary of my life"
The proceeds from the sales of the calendar go to The Branford Compassion
Club and Bikers Against Animal Cruelity
The Branford Compassion Club (BCC) is a non-profit feline rescue organization that serves not only Branford, Connecticut,
but surrounding shoreline towns. The mission of the club is to provide for the feeding, shelter and care of homeless,
abandoned and feral cats; to educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter population control, responsible pet
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First-year students arrive on campus Thursday, August 28th, 2014.
First-year international students arrive on campus Tuesday, August 26th, 2014.
Upperclass students begin moving into on campus and theme housing on Sunday, August 31st, 2014.
Classes begin on Wednesday, September, 3rd, 2014.
Information for first-year students:
The majority of first-year students are expected to arrive on campus the morning of Thursday, August 28, 2014. Only those students that are required to arrive early for athletic preseason training or those that are helping with special events will be approved to arrive early. If you will attend preseason training or are required to be on campus for a group/club orientation, please visit go.fandm.edu/early-arrivals to submit your request.
Early arrival requests will be accepted beginning the 1st of August. Please check your housing assignment on line to ensure that the correct room number and hall is entered on the form.
Information for upperclass students:
If you are an athlete and are arriving early for preseason (field hockey, football, women's volleyball, M/W soccer, cross-country), your coach will instruct you to register at go.fandm.edu/early-arrivals.
If you're part of another organization (The College Reporter, The Dispatch, IVCF, Orientation Advisers, House Advisers, Writing Center tutors, student workers, EMS staff, etc.), please register at go.fandm.edu/early-arrivals. If you feel you have extenuating circumstances regarding travel to campus, please e-mail Lori Foust (email@example.com), explain your situation, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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If you are a first-year international student, International move-in begins Tuesday, August 26, 2014. In the next few weeks, someone from the International Office will be contacting you to discuss travel plans and dates. Please contact the International Office with any questions regarding your arrival to campus.
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CXT Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of L.B. Foster Co. of Pittsburgh, received a contract from the City of Calgary Light Rail Transit (LRT) to supply 14,500 CXT Concrete Ties and fastening systems for use in the construction of line extensions in the expansion of the system to the Northwest and Northeast of Calgary, Alberta.
CXT Concrete Ties began shipping for this project in June from L.B. Foster's Spokane, Wash., facility and will complete delivery by November 2010.The company was also awarded a contract by general contractor SNC-Lavalin to supply 9,742 ties for use in the construction of Calgary's LRT extension in the western area of the city. This new five-mile transit line will travel from 69th Street SW to downtown."CXT worked closely with the city and their consultants over the years to maintain a concrete tie design that meets their unique specification," said Mark Hammons, national sales manager, L.B. Foster. The innovative design of CXT ties assures low maintenance and high durability during an extended life cycle, he said.
CXT Inc. has maintained a successful relationship with the City of Calgary since first becoming an approved product supplier to the city's light rail transit system in 1980, according to company officials. CXT Concrete Ties are installed throughout Calgary's light rail system.
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This course introduces the student to contemporary issues in energy in Australia. Provision of energy for residential, industrial and transport use in an environmentally responsible way to both urban and remote areas provides a severe test for Australia. The course will examine the tradeoffs necessary in providing the mix of strategies for energy delivery by outlining the physics and chemistry underlying energy provision, energy storage and environmental effects as well as critically examining material from a variety of sources, including web-based information and government commissioned reports, on contemporary energy options.
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Size Does Matter in Rare Earth Mining: Christopher Ecclestone
Christopher Ecclestone, principal of Hallgarten & Company, recently spoke with Rare Earth Investing News about the state of the rare earth market.
Christopher Ecclestone, principal of Hallgarten & Company, recently spoke with Rare Earth Investing News about the state of the rare earth market.
Business Insider, via Mercenary Trader, published a list of rare earth stocks to watch.
Tasman Metals (TSXV:TSM) popped 7.04 percent on the Toronto Venture Exchange Tuesday after the company announced its Norra Karr heavy REE project in Sweden was granted a 25-year lease.
Tasman Metals Ltd. (TSXV:TSM) announced that they have engaged Antso Minerals to assist with the next phase of metallurgical testing of Norra Karr heavy REE project.
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Tasman Metals Ltd (TSXV:TSM) announced the submission of the application for a mining lease over the heavy rare earth element and zirconium Norra Karr project in Sweden. The application is expected to be processed in the next 6 months, a particularly notable accomplishment considering Norra Karr was unknown as a REE mining project when Tasman its first drilling program in 2009.
Despite macroeconomic doom and gloom, critical rare earth fundamentals suggest a supply shortfall in the short term, with many viewing the summer period as an opportune time to purchase undervalued stocks. Tasman Metals, Matamec Explorations, and Quest Rare Minerals are three stocks to watch.
Rare Earth Investing News talks to three different REE company executives to find out just what the WTO investigation into the Chinese rare earth quota system means for the market.
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The influential cruise news and reviews website, Cruise Critic, has announced its 2011 Editor's Picks Awards with accolades for the best wining and dining at sea.
The awards which celebrate excellence in cruise travel are selected by a panel of international cruise journalists. This year, the 2011 categories have a distinct gastro flavour with awards for, among others, "Best Dining," "Best Alternative Restaurant," "Best Buffet," "Best Wine List" and "Best Bar", as well as an award for "Best for Healthy Eating".
Awards were widely distributed among the cruise lines offering itineraries for U.K. travellers, but Oceania collected top honours for "Best Dining". The award citation stated "Not only does Oceania's superb alternative dining come at no supplement, but it's consistently excellent. The restaurants actually look like upmarket shoreside bistros and extra touches like an olive oil menu here and a proper cheese trolley there simply add to this class act. Better still, there's no compromise on the outstanding cuisine in the elegant main dining room on each ship."
Oceania was also judged to have the Best Buffet, a subject close to many a cruiser's heart: "Oceania has successfully created a gourmet marketplace in Marina's Terrace Café, as opposed to the canteen style into which many lines fall. Hot and cold tapas, pizzas from the oven, giant paellas, grilled-to-order meats and fish and decadently rich breakfasts on the sunny aft deck make this a place to linger over a meal at any time of day."
Meanwhile, Cunard took home three top awards including "Best Alternative Restaurant" for The Verandah on its newest ship, Queen Elizabeth: "Cunard's nostalgic venture back the Golden Age of cruising, when The Verandah on the original Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary was the most stylish restaurant at sea, has paid off in spades. The sumptuous cream-and-gold décor aside, chef Jean-Marie Zimmerman's classic French dishes are exquisite."
Another British favourite P&O Cruises took top honours in two categories including "Best Cruise Ship Bar" which was was awarded to The Glass House on the Azura: "Jolly Olly Smith's exuberance and passion for wine are apparent throughout Azura's stylish The Glass House, a bar/wine-pairing grill for which the TV presenter has tracked down unusual but affordable wines to taste by the glass, accompanied by irreverent but informative descriptions. The knowledgeable bartenders make this a fun place to hang out, chat and learn about the wines."
Finally Celebrity Cruises Solstice-class ships were given the accolades of "Best for Wine Lovers" as well as "Best for Healthy Eating". Commenting on cruise line's wine offering, Cruise Critic said: "The enormous wine tower gracing one end of the light and airy main dining rooms on Celebrity's four Solstice-class ships is a sure sign that this is a line that takes its wine seriously. As well as the extensive wine list, there's a huge range of wines by the glass and regular on-board tastings." And regarding Celebrity's healthy eating option, comments included: "Celebrity's focus on offering a wide range of healthy dishes in formal restaurants and more casual venues like the AquaSpa Café makes it easier to stay on a wellness track, even when faced with the usual cruise temptations."
Talking about the Cruise Critic U.K. Awards for 2011, Carolyn Spencer Brown said, "The U.K. cruise industry continues to grow year-on-year, despite the tough economy, due in part to the exceptional standard of service and hospitality provided by the cruise lines that keep customers coming back time and time again. That's something the industry as a whole can be proud of. With these awards, however, we aim to honour the cruise lines that deserve credit in specific areas, where we believe they truly excel, such as dining or onboard activities."
The annual Cruise Critic U.K. Editors' Picks Awards complement the Cruisers' Choice Awards, which are announced in the spring and highlight the cruise ships which receive the highest ratings from reviews posted on Cruise Critic.
For the full list of winners, as well as information on why each award was given to a particular line, ship or port, please go to: http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/news.cfm?ID=4660
There are 25 different categories embracing a wide variety of cruises, ships and onboard features and attractions available to U.K. travellers.
- Best for Dining: Oceania Cruises
- Best Alternative Restaurant: Cunard – Verandah Restaurant (Queen Elizabeth)
- Best Buffet: Oceania Cruises — Marina
- Best for Wine-Lovers: Celebrity Cruises — Solstice-Class Ships see Celebrity Eclipse and On the Celebrity Eclipse: The Cellar Masters Lounge
- Best Cruise Ship Bar: P&O Cruises — The Glass House (Azura)


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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs and airways – the tubes that bring air into and out of the lungs. If your child has asthma, these airways have become irritated and swollen, and this can affect his ability to breathe.
It's important that you work with your child's healthcare provider to prevent and treat asthma attacks. With the right medications, education, an asthma action plan, and regular medical follow-up, most asthmatic children do just fine.
If your child has an acute asthma attack, the lining of her airways will become even more inflamed and produce more mucus. Then the muscles around her airways will tighten and her breathing tubes will narrow. She may breathe rapidly, cough, or wheeze (make a whistling sound) as her breath is forced through the narrowed airways. You may notice your child's nostrils flare or the skin around her ribs suck in with each breath.
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If left untreated or there's a delay in seeking medical attention, asthma attacks can be deadly. As soon as you notice symptoms of an attack, promptly give your child the "quick reliever" medicine prescribed by her doctor. (If you don't have any emergency medicine, call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency department.)
Once the medicine opens her breathing tubes, the symptoms should subside. If the symptoms persist or get worse, call 911 or take your child to the emergency department right away.
Exposure to allergens such as dust mites, cockroaches, mold, pollens, or animal dander can trigger or worsen symptoms in some children with asthma. This is referred to as allergic asthma. Seasonal allergies to outdoor pollens (also called hay fever) aren't usually a problem before your child is 4 or 5, because it can take that long to develop a sensitivity to them. Allergies to dust mites, mold, or animal dander may appear earlier in life, though.
About 75 to 80 percent of children with asthma also have significant allergies. If your child has asthma and you know or suspect that he has allergies, you may decide to take him to an allergist for further evaluation and treatment to help prevent asthma attacks.
Yes, other possible triggers include cold air, viral infections (such as the common cold), tobacco smoke and other air pollutants, or just plain running around. In fact, if your child often coughs and wheezes after a romp on the playground, she may have what's called exercise-induced asthma.
Asthma is the most common serious chronic childhood disease, and it's the third most frequent cause of hospitalization in children under 15 years of age. Asthma affects 6.5 million children in the United States today. Fifty to 80 percent of children with asthma develop symptoms before they're 5 years old.
It can sometimes be hard to tell whether your child has asthma or the symptoms of a cold or other respiratory illness. Your child's doctor will examine your child and take a careful history, including a family health history, to help make a diagnosis.
If your child coughs frequently and has allergies or eczema, and your family has a history of asthma and allergies or eczema (especially if you and your partner both have them), there's a good chance that your child has asthma. Her symptoms are likely to be worse at night.
If your child has asthma, you can work with his doctor to develop a strategy for preventing and dealing with asthma attacks. First figure out what triggers the attacks and then do your best to help your child avoid those triggers. Some children have attacks only when they have a cold, for example, while others have attacks after coming into contact with an allergen or an irritant like cigarette smoke.
Stopping an asthma attack
Your doctor will probably prescribe one or more drugs for your child. Drugs known as quick relievers or rescue inhalers are used to stop an asthma attack. These fast-acting medications relieve the spasms in the airway, making breathing easier. Quick-reliever drugs such as albuterol are administered using either a nebulizer machine or a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).
A nebulizer is an electric or battery-powered machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist that your child can breathe into his lungs through a mask. Nebulized breathing treatments usually take about ten minutes.
An MDI is a small aerosol can that's inserted into a long tube called a holding chamber or spacer, which has a mask or mouthpiece attached to it. The albuterol is sprayed into the holding chamber and then inhaled by your child as he breathes through the mask. This type of breathing treatment can be given in less than a minute.
The choice of a nebulizer or a metered-dose inhaler depends mostly on which device is easiest for you and your child to use. In general, they are equally effective at getting the medicine into the lungs to stop an asthma attack.
Preventing an asthma attack
Drugs known as controllers are used to prevent asthma attacks. These include inhaled steroids, which can help reduce inflammation and swelling and prevent your child from wheezing. Your child would take inhaled steroid medicine daily using either an MDI or a nebulizer, depending on the steroid prescribed by the doctor.
There is another controller medication for children 4 years and older with moderate to severe asthma that is difficult to control. It is a combination inhaled steroid and LABA (long-acting beta agonist).
A chewable nonsteroid pill called a leukotriene antagonist is another option for decreasing inflammation and swelling. Your child's doctor will recommend the type of daily controller medicine that's best for your child's asthma.
If your child's asthma proves difficult to control, his doctor may refer him to an asthma specialist.
Make sure that your child's teachers and any sitters responsible for your child's care are familiar with his condition and know how to treat an asthma attack.
There's nothing you can do to prevent your child from developing asthma if it's in her genes. And you won't know whether your child will be asthmatic until she shows persistent symptoms, such as wheezing and constant coughing. That said, you may be able to minimize the severity of your child's symptoms if you do the following:
There's no cure for asthma, although some asthmatic children who wheeze only when they have colds or upper respiratory tract infections outgrow the tendency to wheeze over time. In general, asthma is thought to be a lifelong condition, although the frequency and severity of symptoms may change as your child grows.
Close medical follow-up and appropriate treatment will enable your child to manage his asthma as he gets older so he can run, swim, and play like other children. Most children with asthma grow up to be healthy adults.
Asthma can be frightening for both you and your child, but remember, you're not alone. You may be surprised to learn how many families are dealing with asthma. Share your concerns about your child's asthma with other parents in the BabyCenter Community.


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