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This is a Pearson Global Edition. The Pearson Editorial team worked closely with educators around the world to include content especially relevant to students outside of the United States.
Helping Students Make Connections Across Biology
Campbell BIOLOGY Global Edition is the unsurpassed leader in introductory biology. The texts hallmark valuesaccuracy, currency, and passion for teaching and learninghave made it the most successful introductory biology book for eight consecutive editions.
Building on the Key Concepts chapter framework of previous editions, Campbell BIOLOGY Global Edition helps students keep sight of the big picture by encouraging them to:
Campbell BIOLOGY Global Edition makes biology more globally relevant through:
Each chapter is organized around a framework of three to six Key Concepts that provide the context for supporting details, helping students to distinguish the forest from the trees.
The text engages students in scientific inquiry, revealing how we know what we know and helping students develop their critical thinking and inquiry skills.
MasteringBiology is an online learning and assessment system proven to help students learn. It helps instructors maximize class time with customizable, easy-to-assign, and automatically graded assessments that motivate students to learn outside of class and arrive prepared for lecture. The powerful gradebook provides unique insight into student and class performance. As a result, instructors can spend class time where students need it most. MasteringBiology empowers students to take charge of their learning through assignable tutorials, activities, and questions aimed at different learning styles. It engages students in learning biology through practice and step-by-step guidanceat their convenience, 24/7.
Make Connections Questions help students see how the different areas of biology are connected, from molecules to organisms to ecosystems.
Impact Figures motivate and inspire students by demonstrating the dramatic impact of recent discoveries in biology.
Campbells emphasis on evolution is more evident for students than ever before: At least one Evolution section in every chapter explicitly focuses on evolutionary aspects of the chapter material. These Evolution sections, highlighted by a new Evolution banner, demonstrate to students that evolution is central to every area of biology. Many Evolution sections contain new or updated material.
Restructured Chapter Reviews help students master the chapter content more effectively and make it easier for instructors to assign review questions that are consistent with the level of questions that are provided in the Campbell Test Bank:
Figures throughout the Ninth Edition have been updated and revised for clarity.
Expanded MasteringBiology® online resources include:
This section provides just a few highlights of new content and organizational improvements in Campbell BIOLOGY, Ninth Edition.
Chapter 1Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
We have added a separate new theme on energy flow while retaining a theme on environmental interactions. Concept 1.3, on the scientific method, has been reframed to more accurately reflect the scientific process, with a focus on observations and hypotheses. A new Concept 1.4 discusses the value of technology to society while emphasizing the cooperative nature of science and the value of diversity among scientists.
Unit One The Chemistry of Life
For this edition, the basic chemistry is enlivened by new content connecting it to evolution, ecology, and other areas of biology. Examples of new material include omega-3 fatty acids, the isomeric forms of methamphetamine, arsenic contamination of groundwater, and the basis of mad cow disease. The burgeoning importance of nucleic acids throughout biology has prompted us to expand our coverage of DNA and RNA structures in this first unit. In fact, a general aim for the first two units is to infuse the chapters with more detail about nucleic acids, genes, and related topics. Another enhancement, in this and the next two units, is the inclusion of more computer models of important proteins in contexts where they support students understanding of molecular function.
Unit Two The Cell
For Chapter 6, we developed an Exploring Figure on microscopy, which includes new types of microscopy, and we added micrographs of various cell types to the Exploring Figure on eukaryotic cells. We also expanded our description of chromosome composition, with the goal of preempting some common student misconceptions about chromosomes and DNA. New connections to evolution include an introduction to the endosymbiont theory in Chapter 6 and some interesting evolutionary adaptations of cell membranes in Chapter 7. Weve added a new section to Chapter 8 on the evolution of enzymes with new functions, which not only strengthens enzyme coverage but also provides an early introduction to the concept that mutations contribute to molecular evolution. In Chapter 9, we simplified the glycolysis figure and emphasized pyruvate oxidation as a separate step to help students focus on the main ideas. In keeping with our increased focus on global issues in the Ninth Edition, Chapter 10 has an Impact Figure on biofuels and a discussion of the possible effect of climate change on the distribution of C3 and C4 plants. In Chapter 11, we have added an Impact Figure to highlight the importance and medical relevance of G protein-coupled receptors.
Unit Three Genetics
In Chapters 1317, we have added material to stimulate student interestfor example, a new Impact Figure on genetic testing for disease-associated mutations. As done throughout the Ninth Edition, we ask students to make connections between chapters so that they avoid the trap of compartmentalizing the information in each chapter. For instance, Chapter 15 discusses the Philadelphia chromosome associated with chronic myelogenous leukemia and asks students to connect this information to what they learned about signaling in the cell cycle in Chapter 12. Also, we encourage students to connect what they learn about DNA replication and chromosome structure in Chapter 16 to the material on chromosome behavior during the cell cycle in Chapter 12. Chapter 16 has a new figure showing a current 3-D model of the DNA replication complex, with the lagging strand looping back through it.
Chapters 1821 are extensively updated, with the changes dominated by new genomic sequence data and discoveries about the regulation of gene expression. (The introduction to genes, genomes, and gene expression in Units One and Two should help prepare students for these revisions.) Chapter 18 includes a new section on nuclear architecture, which describes the organization of chromatin in the nucleus in relation to gene expression. The roles of various types of RNA molecules in regulation also receive special attention. In the section on cancer, we describe how technical advances can contribute to personalized cancer treatments based on the molecular characteristics of an individual's tumor. Chapter 19 discusses the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic. Chapter 20 includes advances in techniques for DNA sequencing and for obtaining induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Finally, the heavily revised Chapter 21 describes what has been learned from the sequencing of many genomes, including those of a number of human individuals.
Unit Four Mechanisms of Evolution
For this edition, we have continued to bolster our presentation of the vast evidence for evolution by adding new examples and figures that illustrate key conceptual points throughout the unit. For example, Chapter 22 now presents research data on adaptive evolution in soapberry bugs, fossil findings that shed light on the origins of cetaceans, and an Impact Figure on the rise of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Chapter 23 examines gene flow and adaptation in songbird populations. Chapter 24 incorporates several new examples of speciation research, including reproductive isolation in mosquitofish, speciation in shrimp, and hybridization of bear species. Other changes strengthen the storyline of the unit, ensuring that the chapters flow smoothly and build to a clear overall picture of what evolution is and how it works. For instance, new connections between Chapters 24 and 25 illustrate how differences in speciation and extinction rates shape the broad patterns in the history of life. Weve also added earlier and more discussion of tree thinking, the interpretation and application of phylogenetic trees, beginning in Chapter 22.
Unit Five The Evolutionary History of Biological Diversity
One of our goals for the diversity unit was to expand the coverage of the scientific evidence underlying the evolutionary story told in the chapters. So, for example, Chapter 27 now presents new findings on the evolutionary origin of bacterial flagella. In keeping with our increased emphasis on big-picture tree thinking, weve added an evogram on tetrapod evolution in Chapter 34. (An evogram is a diagram illustrating the multiple lines of evidence that support the hypothesis shown in an evolutionary tree.) In addition, to help engage students, weve included new applications and woven more ecological information into our discussions of groups of organisms. Examples include new material on global growth of photosynthetic protists (Chapter 28), endangered molluscs (Chapter 33), and the impact of a pathogenic chytrid fungus on amphibian population declines (Chapters 31 and 34).
Unit Six Plant Form and Function
Plant biology is in a transitional phase; some professors prefer strong coverage of classical botany while others seek more in-depth coverage of the molecular biology of plants. In developing the Ninth Edition, we have continued to balance the old and the new to provide students with a basic understanding of plant anatomy and function while highlighting dynamic areas of plant research and the many important connections between plants and other organisms. One major revision goal was to provide more explicit discussion of the evolutionary aspects of plant biology, such as the coevolution of insects and animal pollinators (Chapter 38). Updates include new findings in plant development in Concept 35.5 and new material on the dynamism of plant architecture as it relates to resource acquisition in Chapter 36.
Unit Seven Animal Form and Function
In revising this unit, we strove to introduce physiological systems through a comparative approach that underscores how adaptations are linked to shared physiological challenges. In particular, we have highlighted the interrelationship of the endocrine and nervous systems at multiple points in the unit, helping students appreciate how these two forms of communication link tissues, organs, and individuals. Other revisions aim to keep students focused on fundamental concepts amid the details of complex systems. For example, many figures have been reconceived to emphasize key information, including new figures comparing single and double circulation (Chapter 42) and examining the function of antigen receptors (Chapter 43), as well as new Exploring Figures on the vertebrate kidney (Chapter 44) and the structure and function of the eye (Chapter 50). Chapter 43 has been significantly revised to support students conceptual understanding of basic immunological responses and the key cellular players. Throughout the unit, new state-of-the-art images and material on current and compelling topicssuch as circadian rhythms (Chapter 40), novel strains of influenza (Chapter 43), the effects of climate change on animal reproductive cycles (Chapter 46), and advances in understanding brain plasticity and function (Chapter 49)will help engage students and encourage them to make connections beyond the text.
Unit Eight Ecology
Our revision was informed by the fact that biologists are increasingly asked to apply their knowledge to help solve global problems, such as climate change, that already are profoundly affecting life on Earth. As part of our increased emphasis on global ecology in this edition, we have made significant changes to Unit Eights organization and content. The organizational changes begin with the introductory chapter of the unit (Chapter 52), which includes a new Key Concept 52.1: Earths climate varies by latitude and season and is changing rapidly. Introducing the global nature of climate and its effects on life at the beginning of the chapter provides a logical foundation for the rest of the material. New content in Chapters 53 and 54 highlights factors that limit population growth, the ecological importance of disease, positive interactions among organisms, and biodiversity. Chapter 55 now explores restoration ecology together with ecosystem ecology because successful restoration efforts depend on understanding ecosystem structure and function. Finally, the new title of the units capstone, Chapter 56, reflects its emphasis on the combined importance of conservation and our changing Earth: Conservation Biology and Global Change. Several new Impact Figures in the unit show students how ecologists apply biological knowledge and ecological theory at all scales to understand and solve problems in the world around them.
1. Introduction: Themes in the Study of Life
2. The Chemical Context of Life
3. Water and Life
4. Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life
5. The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules
6. A Tour of the Cell
7. Membrane Structure and Function
8. An Introduction to Metabolism
9. Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
10. Photosynthesis
11. Cell Communication
12. The Cell Cycle
13. Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles
14. Mendel and the Gene Idea
15. The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
16. The Molecular Basis of Inheritance
17. From Gene to Protein
18. Regulation of Gene Expression
19. Viruses
20. Biotechnology
21. Genomes and Their Evolution
22. Descent with Modification: A Darwinian View of Life
23. The Evolution of Populations
24. The Origin of Species
25. The History of Life on Earth
26. Phylogeny and the Tree of Life
27. Bacteria and Archaea
28. Protists
29. Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land
30. Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants
31. Fungi
32. An Overview of Animal Diversity
33. An Introduction to Invertebrates
34. The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates
35. Plant Structure, Growth, and Development
36. Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants
37. Soil and Plant Nutrition
38. Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
39. Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals
40. Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function
41. Animal Nutrition
42. Circulation and Gas Exchange
43. The Immune System
44. Osmoregulation and Excretion
45. Hormones and the Endocrine System
46. Animal Reproduction
47. Animal Development
48. Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling
49. Nervous Systems
50. Sensory and Motor Mechanisms
51. Animal Behavior
52. An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
53. Population Ecology
54. Community Ecology
55. Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology
56. Conservation Biology and Global Change
Jane B. Reece
As Neil Campbells longtime collaborator, Jane Reece has participated in every edition of BIOLOGY. Earlier, Jane taught biology at Middlesex County College and Queensborough Community College. Her research as a doctoral student and postdoc focused on genetic recombination in bacteria. Besides her work on BIOLOGY, she has been a coauthor on Biology: Concepts & Connections, Essential Biology, and The World of the Cell.
Lisa A. Urry
Lisa Urry (Units 1-3) is a professor and developmental biologist, and recent Chair of the Biology Department, at Mills College. After graduating from Tufts University with a double major in Biology and French, Lisa completed her Ph.D. in molecular and developmental biology at MIT. She has published a number of research papers, most of them focused on gene expression during embryonic and larval development in sea urchins. Lisa is also deeply committed to promoting opportunities for women in science education and research.
Michael L. Cain
Michael Cain (Units 4 and 5) is an ecologist and evolutionary biologist who is now writing full time. Michael earned a joint degree in Biology and Math at Bowdoin College, an M.Sc. from Brown University, and a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University. As a faculty member at New Mexico State University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, he taught a wide range of courses including introductory biology, ecology, evolution, botany, and conservation biology. . Michael is the author of dozens of scientific papers on topics that include foraging behavior in insects and plants, long-distance seed dispersal, and speciation in crickets. In addition to his work on Campbell BIOLOGY, Michael is also the lead author of an ecology textbook.
Steven A. Wasserman
Steve Wasserman (Unit 7) is a professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). He earned his A.B. in Biology from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from MIT. Through his research on regulatory pathway mechanisms in the fruit fly Drosophila, Steve has contributed to the fields of developmental biology, reproduction, and immunity. As a faculty member at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and UCSD, he has taught genetics, development, and physiology to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. He has also served as the research mentor for more than a dozen doctoral students and more than 50 aspiring scientists at the undergraduate and high school levels. Steve has been the recipient of distinguished scholar awards from both the Markey Charitable Trust and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation. In 2007, he received UCSDs Distinguished Teaching Award for undergraduate teaching.
Peter V. Minorsky
Peter Minorsky (Unit 6) is a professor at Mercy College in New York, where he teaches evolution, ecology, botany, and introductory biology. He received his B.A. in Biology from Vassar College and his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from Cornell University. He is also the science writer for the journal Plant Physiology. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Peter taught at Kenyon College, Union College, Western Connecticut State University, and Vassar College. He is an electrophysiologist who studies plant responses to stress. Peter received the 2008 Award for Teaching Excellence at Mercy College.
Robert B. Jackson
Rob Jackson (Unit 8) is a professor of biology and Nicholas Chair of Environmental Sciences at Duke University. Rob holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University, as well as M.S. degrees in Ecology and Statistics and a Ph.D. in Ecology from Utah State University. Rob directed Dukes Program in Ecology for many years and just finished a term as the Vice President of Science for the Ecological Society of America. Rob has received numerous awards, including a Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering from the National Science Foundation. He also enjoys popular writing, having published a trade book about the environment, The Earth Remains Forever, and two books of poetry for children, Animal Mischief and Weekend Mischief.
Neil A. Campbell
Neil Campbell combined the investigative nature of a research scientist with the soul of an experienced and caring teacher. He earned his M.A. in Zoology from UCLA and his Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of California, Riverside, where he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2001. Neil published numerous research articles on desert and coastal plants and how the sensitive plant (Mimosa) and other legumes move their leaves. His 30 years of teaching in diverse environments included general biology courses at Cornell University, Pomona College, and San Bernardino Valley College, where he received the colleges first Outstanding Professor Award in 1986. Neil was a visiting scholar in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside. In addition to his authorship of this book, he coauthored Biology: Concepts & Connections and Essential Biology with Jane Reece. For the Ninth Edition of this book, we honor Neils contributions to biology education by adopting the title Campbell BIOLOGY.


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Montreal student asked to remove Sens' shirt on Habs' jersey day
MONTREAL – An 11-year-old girl from Montreal was outraged on Thursday when she was told by her principal that she was not allowed to wear her Ottawa Senators' jersey to school.
It was the day of the kick-off for the first game in the Habs-Sens playoff series. Students were allowed to wear jerseys instead of their school uniforms – but only if they wore Montreal Canadiens' jerseys.
Keila Penner, who attends Maple Grove Elementary School in Lachine, is not a Habs' fan, and so she chose to wear her Sens' jersey instead.
School authorities said that decision broke the rules.
"She pulled me out of class, telling me it was only a Habs' jersey day," Keila said.
She was asked to change her shirt. She could either wear her school uniform or a Canadiens' jersey that the gym teacher kindly offered.
Her response? "I told her, I'm not taking off my shirt."
She asked the school to call her father, who expressed shock.
"My daughter likes the Sens and she should be allowed to express that as much as any other students," Keila's father said.
A spokesperson at the Lester B. Pearson School Board told Global News that authorities asked the student to remove her Sens' shirt because they were acting in the best interests of the child.
Keila's loyalty to her team got noticed by the Ottawa Senators and she was invited by owner, Eugene Melnyk, to watch game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens from his private suite. The family was picked up from their home on the West Island and driven to the game in a limousine.
Watch an extended interview with the student and her family here
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 9 - Punters are measured one kick at a time, and usually ranked by the average distance of their kicks. By another measure, the punters in Sunday's game between the Giants and the Eagles are the two best in N.F.L. history.
Giants punter Jeff Feagles has punted for 59,279 yards. Eagles punter Sean Landeta has 59,521 yards. That is a combined 67.5 miles, more than two-thirds the distance between Giants Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the teams will meet Sunday.
Total punting yards may be the most individual of all N.F.L. statistics, indicating great achievement for the punters and futility for their teams. In this case, Feagles and Landeta were the beneficiaries of a combined 2,798 stalled drives.
That is why Feagles, for now, is willing to remain in second place in punting yards, and would be willing to give up first place in total number of punts (1,423 to 1,375).
"Hopefully, he can go soaring past me this week," Feagles said. "I don't mind not getting on the field."Continue reading the main story
Landeta will be 44 on Jan. 6. He spent three seasons in the United States Football League, then broke into the N.F.L. and kicked for the Giants from 1985 to 1993. He has been with five teams since and was pulled out of retirement last week for his second stint with the Eagles.
He and Feagles, 39, met a few months after Landeta and the Giants won Super Bowl XXI, and a few months before Feagles and his University of Miami team began their 1987 championship season. Landeta went to Miami's spring practice at the invitation of Jimmy Johnson, the Hurricanes' coach at the time. He remembers visiting, but he does not remember the details.
Feagles does. He received an autographed photo from Landeta. But he has never told Landeta that he still has it in a scrapbook.
"That's nice to hear," Landeta said in a telephone interview Wednesday.
This is Landeta's 24th season as a professional punter. Feagles is in his 18th season. At their current season averages, each needs about 49 more punts to reach 61,361 yards -- the record for career passing yards, which belongs to Dan Marino. That record is far more revered than those set by Feagles and Landeta.
"I'm just happy to get a chance to keep playing," Landeta said. "Whatever the numbers end up being."Continue reading the main story


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Wurm Press
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|Wurm Press
|Christodoulos Makris, Spitting Out the Mother Tongue
|mimeorevolution chapbooks
|2009 Publications
|All Pages
Wurm Press is the seriously tiny press associated with Wurm im apfel, publishing chapbooks and full-length poetry collections.
from Wurm Press in January 2015
a new collection from Christodoulos Makris
The Architecture of Chance
Christodoulos Makris' second full collection, blends painstaking poetic craft with the accidental hazards of found text and overheard sample. As challenging as it is accessible, these poems comment wittily yet unsparingly on the cultural, economic and political textures of twenty-first century life.
Christodoulos Makris was born in Nicosia and has lived in Manchester, London, and since 2001 in Dublin. His previous books include Spitting Out the Mother Tongue (Wurm Press, 2011) and the artist's book Muses Walk (2012). He is co-editor of Centrifugal: Contemporary Poetry from Dublin and Guadalajara (EBL-Cielo Abierto / Conaculta, 2014) and co-curated the poetry collaborations project and tour Yes But Are We Enemies (September 2014).
"A forerunner, in Irish poetry and Irish poetry publishing." --Irish Times
Karl Parkinson
Litany of the City and other poems
City children,
Eat my wordy tongue!
Play me soft like a harp! Beat me like a drum!
blow my trumpet, blow, blow my trumpet!
-- from 'Litany of the City'
Listen to Death cuts down the flowers
Watch Coke Poem
Karl Parkinson is the lyric poem made flesh. He defends what's sacred about our humanity by turning the dark energy of Dublin city back on itself. His poems are hypnotic, shamanic creations that spiral into our world like woven spells. Words that bloom and sprawl into life like vines tearing down the walls surrounding us.Karl Parkinson is a pioneer - rushing ahead to remind us that we are made by the city but not chained to the city, and showing us ultimately how art can transcend it. -- Colm Keegan
Familial, fond, hopeful and radical [...] Poetry that is stimuli to all senses. -- Elayne Harrington, aka TemperMental MissElayneous.
Dave Lordan, First Book of Frags
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watch / listen to Kathleen is just a word we'll never settle and A Bone.
Video of The Fucking Titanic by Eamonn Crudden.
A book of explosive short fiction from the author of The Boy in the Ring and Invitation to a Sacrifice. First Book of Frags is a projectile flung at convention, capital, and ultimately, civilisation itself.
"echoes of James Joyce and Angela Carter"--Nuala Ní Chonchuir
"Dave Lordan's First Book of Frags is experimental work of an accessible kind – unsentimental, original.[...] a wry sensibility throughout, reminiscent of the early stories of Peter Carey." -- Patrick Chapman
First Book of Frags is a gallery of cosmic and psychic perversion and violence. Punctuated by moments of intense, incandescent writing, it gives us a marriage of heaven and hell, good and evil, repressive force and hopeless sex. Whether it shows us the success of suicide towns, the unrecorded victims of the Titanic, revolutions in housing estates, cornerboys, destructors, accomplices, violent fire bombings, stew and shit stirrers, animals and pornstars, writers under attack, the people who live permanently in Swedish-based furniture stores, or women speaking to the dead, it is always, allegorically and literally, concerned with an Ireland, a Europe, and a humanity which has lost its way and wandered into nightmare dead ends only partially of its own making. The contemporary resonances of these strange and brief short stories, with their weird and uncanny narrators, equals the political bite of Lordan's best poetry. -- Graham Allen.
"Dave Lordan is among the very few artists I see around me who is brave and unflinching enough to directly confront the increasing horror of life in a Republic which is dying on its feet. This pitch black voice is, to me, for all intents and purposes the sound of a country in tears" -- Eamonn Crudden
"More than a tour de force, Lordan's first explorations in fiction, First Book of Frags, is a damning tour de farce. It's an indictment of our time, how we've allowed society to disintegrate, how we've glorified trivia and lordified Mammon, how we've giddily partaken in media circuses and courted political jesters. In keeping with the context and with Lordan's work in performance, the stories are a prosodic theatre of the grotesque. There's vivid, fantastical spectacle and macabre humour. Despair at its starkest always makes for interesting shades of black. No one is spared: alcoholics, drug addicts, women as objects of male fantasy, suicide where suicide rates become a competition between towns and the town with most suicides could be a tourist attraction. Chaos continuously begets chaos, begets corruption, so we marvel all the more at the wondrous balancing act of survival that the characters go through. They resort to tribal mode, voodoo, mythology, every base and primal instinct that links us to our earliest ancestors. Yet, despite his nobler inklings, we are constantly reminded that man is monster, hell bent on dystopia.
At some point throughout these stories, you'll be squirming, holding your breath, out of your comfort zone, exhausted from the verbal whip and lash of it all, yet irresistibly drawn further in because you know that behind the hilarious accounts the message is very close to home. So close we are the message, and it needs to be somehow tackled. In the polarised world of these stories, where everything is manically militia one minute, carnival the next, it might take some hazily-defined quixotic enterprise to find a solution to the mayhem. But that too, menacingly, is a parody." -- Anamaría Crowe Serrano
A new form brings a new kind of fury. Pitched somewhere between the short story and the narrative poem, Frags delivers fragments and stark narrative incisions knitted together by a darkly satirical and formally challenging twenty-first century tone of political urgency. Frags shows up the jaded politico-economic media excursus on the recession and its discontents for the white noise that it is. Whether it is the Orwellian "Street Party", the vitriolic David Foster Wallace-like "Living in Ikea", the Beckettian Irish stew of "A Bone", or the Bolanoesque "Dr. Essler's Cocaine" the crafted howl of Frags rarely lets up. Cathleen Ni Houlihan is a scavenging Kathleen who sleeps on a "rained on mattress in the woods surrounded by empty wine bottles," the Iron Lady has been melted down, and Ireland's Kafkaesque educated unemployed who ponder justice have been transformed into flies, not cockroaches. Dave Lordan's surreal yet scathing sketches of suffering, violence and ear-splitting silence should capture the hungry imagination of a disillusioned majority.-- Michael O'Sullivan


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Not sure it's just me or my phone. On the iphone I can see the main list of active discussions (the Chowhound button) and I can click on a thread from there and see all the replies, etc. But then when I click the board name to go to a specific board, like Manhattan or Site Talk, all I get is a blank page. I tried clicking from the main Chowhound active discussion page and I tried clicking from the My Boards list and I've tried clicking from the "return to Manhattan" when I successfully read a thread. All to no avail.
I went on my home computer to see if it was affected. But no. Seems fine.
Any thoughts anyone?
Thanks much.


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JNBS invests in St Thomas
Jolyn Bryan, Gleaner Writer
MORANT BAY, St Thomas:
THE JAMAICA National Building Society Foundation (JNBS), through its Member Advisory Council, last week made a generous donation of over $500,000 worth of equipment to the Morant Bay Fire Station and St Thomas Police Division.
The equipment, which includes an 8hp water pump, a chainsaw, generator and cloaks and flashlights, is expected to come in handy during the Atlantic Hurricane season which began on June 1. The pieces of equipment were donated with the expressed hope that they will aid in the recovery of the parish in the event of the passage of a hurricane. Prompted by a commitment made by Earl Jarrett, general manager of JNBS, during a tour of St Thomas, following Hurricane Sandy last October, the equipment was handed over at a short ceremony held last week Thursday at the Morant Bay Fire Station.
The water pump, cloaks and flashlights were accepted by Denzil Roper, deputy to the superintendent, and the chainsaw and generator by Superintendent Merrick Watson on behalf of the police.
police also assisted
Superintendent Watson thanked the foundation for its generosity and also expressed delight in receiving the items, which he said would go a far way in ensuring that the police could maintain law and order during emergency situations. Edison Taylor, sales manager of JNBS Port Antonio and Morant Bay branches, also pledged tocontinue to support St Thomas, and explained that the foundation would be endeavouring to fill other needs that arose in the parish.


text: Wood, wood and more wood! From the tree camera to the tiny wooden speakers and the rugged wooden memory sticks, more and more gadgets seem to be getting the "wooden treatment. Even this 2.0 USB Memory Strap from Brando has been made out of wood. It may be natural on the outside, but it's pure technology on the inside with 2GB of built-in flash memory. Just hang it from your neck and off you go. Priced at $32.


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NEIL Lennon is naturally entitled to disagree, but there is little question both sides got pretty much what they deserved from an entertaining game at Fir Park.
Motherwell could easily have given up the ghost after seeing a dominant position established by first-half efforts from John Sutton and Zaine Francis-Angol crumble to dust thanks to goals for Celtic from Anthony Stokes, Georgios Samaras and substitute Leigh Griffiths.
Instead, they gathered themselves for one last rally deep in stoppage-time and got their reward, becoming only the third team this season, along with AC Milan and Barcelona, to score three against Celtic through Sutton's 21st goal of the campaign.
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Motherwell are now only two points shy of their total for the whole of last term and it is to the credit of manager Stuart McCall that they have achieved this with a squad that had to be radically restructured following a host of high-profile departures.
Celtic spent the first 45 minutes daydreaming about their summer holidays and such slackness, not to mention the quite appalling defending that carried on from first to last, did not merit victory.
"I am annoyed," manager Lennon said. "We were poor defensively in the first half and gifted Motherwell two goals.
"They got a bit of a rocket at half-time and were fantastic. I won't say it was a fair result because we should have won the game, but there was definitely a psychological edge missing in the first half."
Celtic's first defensive disaster came as early as the fourth minute when Motherwell centre-back Stephen McManus launched a long, hopeful ball forward from inside his own half.
It should have been meat and drink to Efe Ambrose but he failed to make any kind of contact on the ball after a half-hearted jump, permitting Sutton to steal in behind him and release a low first-time shot that squirmed under the body of Fraser Forster and over the line.
Celtic offered further encouragement to their hosts by failing from the penalty spot on 20 minutes after Stokes was stopped dead by an Iain Vigurs bodycheck. Kris Commons's spot-kick was well struck and well directed but Gunnar Nielsen produced a marvellous one-handed save.
It is impossible to say anything good about Celtic's attempts to prevent the goal that doubled Motherwell's advantage in the 44th minute.
Stevie Hammell hooked the ball into the area from the left and it bounced through Virgil van Dijk, Henri Anier and Emilio Izaguirre before providing Francis-Angol with the simple task of scoring from a matter of yards. Just as it looked like Celtic might be heading for just their second league defeat of the campaign, though, they benefited from a spot of good fortune.
Stokes played a one-two with Scott Brown inside the area and, with Fraser Kerr failing to close him down, sent a delicate chip over Nielsen and in at the far post.
Celtic needed Beram Kayal to clear a Sutton header off the line before Samaras levelled after 56 minutes. Stokes produced a first-time shot from the edge of the box from a McManus clearance and the Greek was on hand to stick out a leg and divert it into the net from seven yards or so.
Motherwell had strong claims for a penalty eight minutes from time when Samaras appeared to use a hand when controlling Francis-Angol's cross and it looked like their afternoon's efforts would prove to be in vain when Griffiths moved on to a low pass from Stokes to make it 3-2 to the visitors. His decision to celebrate by running off the field behind the goal landed him a yellow card.
Motherwell manager Stuart McCall said: "I knew Leigh would come on and score. He will probably miss three or four games against our rivals if he gets banned [at his SFA disciplinary hearing on Thursday]."
Griffiths' goal should have finished it but Celtic were fragile throughout and home substitute Lionel Ainsworth, played in by Craig Reid, outstripped Izaguirre before sending a low cross across the six-yard box.
Sutton, in this kind of form, needs no second invitation, He will be an important figure as the Lanarkshire club continue their battle with Aberdeen for second place.


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Hey, I'm glad I found this site and am hoping for some positive feedback. My surgeon was wonderful and really gave my tuberous breasts a natural shape. He placed my implants over the muscle but under the breast, and scored some tissue. My right breast feels perfectly fine. My left however, is in a little more discomfort.. but not so painful that I need meds. Also, when I move the implant around in its pocket, it seems to move a little less than on the right, but nothing drastic. Is this normal?
Pain in Left Breast After Tuberous Breast Reconstruction?
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Tuberous Breast Correction Discomfort
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Pain after reconstruction of tuberous breast
I am very happy to hear that you were able to achieve a very nice, natural appearance with your breast reconstruction for tuberous breasts. This is a very challenging problem, and an excellent result after surgery is something to be proud of!
You did not mention how far out you are from surgery, but some discomfort is absolutely normal in the early stages after surgery. It is not uncommon that one breast may be a bit more uncomfortable than the other. Please discuss your questions with your surgeon, as he may have some good insight into why one breast may be more tight or uncomfortable than the other. He probably has you doing daily breast implant massage, and this should help to soften and mobilize the implant capsules. Your surgeon will be happy to address your questions and to make sure you are making an excellent recovery.
All the best,
Dr. Skourtis
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SocialRank launches MarketingLens and PRVoices to rate top PR and Marketing posts
Digg and reddit are great ways of learning what's popular on the web. However when you're looking for what's popular in niche blogs, the services are much less helpful. Technorati is also a good place to see what blogs are popular, but not which individual posts.
What if you're only interested in PR blog posts, or stuff about knitting or motherhood or scrapbooking and you want to know what are the hottest posts?
SocialRank has developed an algorithm that does for blog posts what Google's Pagerank does for websites. It is a mathematical deduction of the days hottest posts. The SocialRank algorithm measures blog post's popularity by looking at things like comments and links, and conversations on and off each blog and ranks them based on all blogs in that category.
This week SocialRank launched with a bunch of niche sites (even one for knitting). Two that interest me are:
PRVoices – which tracks PR blogs. I recognize many of the blogs that appear here, so it would seem that the SocialRank team has chosen well. Note that you can nominate your own blog (or another) to be ranked.
MarketingLens – looks at marketing blogs.
I spoke with the founder of SocialRank, Vishen Lakhiani, who is a true internationalist. A Malaysian, he spoke to me from his home in Estonia. "I worked at Microsoft, than in Silicon Valley, but I got tired of my job," Vishen says. "I did some internet marketing and made a bunch of money that allowed us to create several web 2.0 companies. The idea behind SocialRank sites is to show the most popular posts but without regard to popularity of the blogger. For example, Seth Godin is a very popular blogger. Anything Seth writes about, even if he just wrote about his dog, would get links. So we try to dampen the effects of his popularity to find just the ones that are important. We then rank them based on what's hot."
The team only launched these sites yesterday, and they are working out some kinks, but they are worth a bookmark. I like what Vishen is up to and I hope they succeed. The market needs this take on what's hot.
Vishen also shared some interesting ways the team is working with their algorithm engine that may lead to some cool new offerings. Stay tuned.
Very cool tool. I wasn't wowed by the articles there today, but I am sure it will get better. I hope that they add an RSS feed for this, I didn't see one.
Thanks for checking us out. We already offer an RSS feed (look for the RSS icon in the top). In regards to the quality of the articles, that also depends on whether people are writing great content. Some days are better than others. Plus, we have got some tweaking to do to make the algorithm better and better.
I'm not seeing the RSS icon either.
Very cool. I have been waiting for a more marketing focused version of Digg, or a better way to find out the "best" stuff that is going on for marketing on the web.
It will be very interesting to see how content develops over time, and if some of the best content (like from Seth and Copyblogger) is always up there, or if it really does discover really good stuff that you would not have found otherwise.
And unfortunately as soon as this site starts to drive a lot of traffic people will game it (just like Digg...)
Thank you guys - you made my day. I'm a marketer just like you...my earlier site was MarketingSqueeze.com and Blog.MindValleyLabs.com.
SocialRank came from a lot of our own frustations as marketers.
Now about the issue of gaming. We designed the system from the begining to be harder to game than sites like Digg.
Our previous site was BlinkList.com - and we spent many long nights battling spammers. We learned a lot from this.
SocialRank is designed to be far more spam proof than many other services out there.


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Dominique and I frequently walk to Jucker's Farm & Apple Orchard which sits atop a hillside overlooking the Lake of Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The apple harvest is in, so we loaded up a backpack with apples last weekend and made some awesome apple sauce.
We used eight small to medium size apples to make one batch. The starting weight before peeling and coring was 2 pounds, 11 ounces (1.23 kg).
Cut apples into small pieces and place in pot with apple juice, salt and cinnamon. Set stove temperature on high for five minutes and then reduce to simmer. Cover pot and simmer for thirty minutes. Allow mixture to cool. We let ours sit in the refrigerator overnight.
Put cooled apple mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Eight small to medium size apples will produce approximately 32 ounces of apple sauce (946 ml).
Spread apple sauce thinly on trays. I use non-stick Paraflexx sheets with my Excalibur Dehydrator. Other dehydrators usually come with fruit leather inserts. One batch of thirty-two ounces covered two Excalibur trays. Dry the sauce at 135° for ten to twelve hours. After eight hours you should be able to peel your leather off the non-stick surface and flip it over, removing the non-stick sheet. Your apple sauce leather will be pliable when finished drying, not brittle. There should be very little tackiness when done, but there will be some tackiness, especially if you spread the mixture too thick.
Apple sauce leather makes a delicious chewy snack or you can turn it back into apple sauce by soaking it for a few minutes in either cold or hot water.
I eat dried apples as snacks or in recipes every day when backpacking. For links to recipes such as Sweet Potato Apple Crunch, Apple Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal, Apple Pie, and Granny Smith Pumpkin Apple Bark, visit my web page about Dehydrating Apples.
Chef Glenn Update:
In case you are wondering why you have not received a newsletter in a few months, it is because Glenn and Dominique got married in September. We exchanged our vows in an historic rock barn in the United States, but now we are back in Switzerland for the winter. Life is very good.
Wishing you glorious days in nature,
Chef Glenn at BackpackingChef.com
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text: The theme of the national rally this year is the "Northwest Passage", referring to the expeditions of Lewis and Clark. Lewis and Clark were true adventurers. Our goals this year for the GS ride is in the spirit of Lewis and Clark, and we plan to provide some adventures into the beautiful wilderness of North Idaho and Eastern Washington. You will see some country that is absolutely breath-taking. There are literally thousands of miles of off-pavement riding in the inland northwest. You will have the choice of very well maintained gravel roads to hundreds of miles of single track trails. There are many lakes and mountain tops to explore. The rivers run crystal clean and are brimming with wild trout. If you are a fisherman, bring the fishing gear! WeÔÇÖll have more later.


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189-12 Ground Handling Expert (Prospective Post)
Qualifications Requirements:
1. University degree or equivalent qualifications in aviation management, business or related field.
2. Extensive experience at responsible level in airport operations with emphasis on airport management and reorganization, including expertise in determining airport equipment requirements.
3. Sufficiently familiar with the formulation and update of airport operations manual.
4. A good command of oral and written English, French or Spanish is essential.
1. Judgement/decision –making: Proven ability to take ownership of all responsibilities and to honour commitments, to exercise mature judgment, to recognize key issues and analyze relevant information, to make feasible recommendations and to take sound decisions.
2. Communication: Ability to write clearly and concisely and to present articulate verbal reports.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work with colleagues to achieve the project goals and maintain harmonious working relationships in a multinational environment.
4. Leadership, vision and management of performance: Demonstrated ability to plan and guide the work of a technical team in a multinational environment, to identified priorities and adjust them as required.
5. Client Orientation: Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with external collaborators, to work and advocate effectively in a consensus-based system and to successfully manage and resolve conflict.
6. Commitment to continuous learning: Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in professional field.
7. Technological awareness: Ability to use contemporary office automation equipment, software, databases.
May include some, or all, of the elements listed below in advising and assisting with:
1. Supervision of airport ground operations programme which includes general planning, development, and organization of all activities related to ground operations.
2. Set up bases and controls for standardizing airport operational procedures.
3. Coordinate administration development and training programmes.
4. Participate in the coordination and construction plans at all airports.
5. Develop and coordinate airfield related activities such as internal transport and airside installations.
6. Develop and coordinate airport operational related activities such as terminal operations, site allocations, vehicle and equipment movements, signs, flight information display systems (FIRS), environmental controls, CNS/ATM buildings and facilities.
7. Develop airport ground safety rules and standards with their associated programmes, periodic airport facilities inspections, staff training where appropriate; determining deficiencies and avoiding future operational problems.
8. Participate in the preparation of airport master plan to include standards specifications, general scope of operations, and amendments to such plans to support the operation process.
9. Coordinate with appropriate departments and agencies in investigating and evaluating accidents and analyzing the results.
10. Develop recommendations for airport reorganization, including determination of airport equipment requirements.
11. Coordinate the preparation, updating, and distribution of airport operations manuals.
12. Perform other related duties as may be required.
In accordance with the ICAO Technical Co-operation Bureau (TCB) grading system.


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Bouncing Bounty
Curled with determination, the medium long layered haircut turns into a poster child for a new wave of romantic looks. With baroque volume and an exquisite shape, the grand design also features beautiful details like the one thin curl that falls right in the middle of her forehead.
Made to look happenstance, but nothing in this look really is a coincidence. Detailed planning and artful execution make this hairstyle one to admire.
Click to enlargeCollection: Wow Effect
Hairstyle: Zentralverbandes des Deutschen Friseurhandwerks
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- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has significantly exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Insurance industry. The net income increased by 272.8% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from $9.87 million to $36.78 million.
- CNINSURE INC -ADS has improved earnings per share by 31.6% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue. During the past fiscal year, CNINSURE INC -ADS increased its bottom line by earning $1.27 versus $0.95 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($1.51 versus $1.27).
- CISG has no debt to speak of therefore resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of zero, which we consider to be a relatively favorable sign. Along with this, the company maintains a quick ratio of 12.37, which clearly demonstrates the ability to cover short-term cash needs.
- The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 8.6%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 33.8%. This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share.
NEW YORK ( TheStreet Ratings) -- Every trading day TheStreet Ratings' stock model reviews the investment ratings on around 4,900 U.S. traded stocks for potential upgrades or downgrades based on the latest available financial results and trading activity. TheStreet Ratings released rating changes on 31 U.S. common stocks for week ending July 1, 2011. 16 stocks were upgraded and 15 stocks were downgraded by our stock model.
Rating Change #10 CNinsure ( CISG) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures, attractive valuation levels, impressive record of earnings per share growth and compelling growth in net income. We feel these strengths outweigh the fact that the company has had lackluster performance in the stock itself. Highlights from the ratings report include:


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The gecko lamp is a fun and whimsical piece that is designed to stand out.
The frame is constructed from wrought iron, it's powder coated in order to ensure the longevity of its color. The Gecko lamp frame is then wrapped in abaca twine, with the feet and the tip of the tail exposed, giving the lamp definite contrast. The abaca plant is fast growing and resembles the banana plant. The species matures in about 18 to 24 months and consists of 12 to 30 stalks from a central root system. Abaca will re-grow from the same root system after being cut. Fossilized cocoa leaf lampshades. Fossilization is the process of drying leaves over a three to four month period, then hand rubbing the chlorophyll of the leaf so only the leaf's skeleton remains. Once the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf is stained in organic dyes. Once the leaf is stained, it is adhered to a heat resistant backing. The artists cut each leaf to ensure that no leaf will overlap. Finally, we use a strong sealant to ensure the stability and integrity of the shade.
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"Two questions: To get the function in the second photo, picturing the woman sleeping, do you buy the comfort lounge chair/ottoman set ($314) AND an extra ottoman (96?)? Second question: how do the pieces stay together and not slip apart (especially if someone is sleeping on them?) ... is there something that holds them together?"
It is super comfortable. very sturdy. it is holding up really well with our active kids....
Comfort Lounge Memory Foam Chair/Ottoman Set Lounging Sectionalby Comfort Lounge
ITEM#: 13959101Comfortable memory foam chair and the ottoman set converts into a chaise, small bed or side table to create optimal usage for this clever cozy design.Title: Memory Foam Chair, Ottoman/Side Table Lounging Sectional Set
- Chair: 38 inches wide x 35 inches long x 12 inches high
- Back wedge: 38 inches wide x 13 inches long x 12 inches high
- Ottoman: 38 inches wide x 22 inches wide x 12 inches high
- Removable covers for easy cleaning
- Wipe surface spills with a mild, non-toxic cleaner
- Material: Memory foam and micro-suede
- The durable fire-resistant high-density foam
- Built in durability
- Purchase additional lounging sectional Chairs and Ottomans to build your customized lounging experience
- Color options: Hazelnut, red, blue, black, sage, chocolate, grey
- Set includes chair, back wedge and ottoman. Additional pieces are sold separately
Memory foam bag also contains polyurethane foam blended for proper support
Memory Foam Do's and Don'ts:
- To maximize memory foam expansion; remove from packaging within 72 hours of receipt.
- This product arrives very tightly packed. Please unwrap and allow 48 hours for this product to return to its original shape.
- Being sealed in plastic packaging sometimes traps odors. A few hours of airing usually removes the odor.
- Due to machine cutting manufacturing processes, there may be slight variances in the dimensions of this product.
|Memory Foam
|Black, Espresso
|Black, Blue, Grey, Red
|Chair: 38" W x 35" L x 12" H Back Wedge: 38" W x 13" L x 12" H Ottoman: 38" W x 22" L x 12" H
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It is super comfortable. very sturdy. it is holding up really well with our active kids.Read More
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I was initially disappointed because I had trouble conveying to the representatives that product received was not what I ordered. I specifically explained that I had received the chair only - not ottoman. A week after my initial call and exchanging a coulple of e-mails - I was perturbed and wanted to return the product for a refund. I called back after having diffiiculty compressing chair back into box in which it was shipped and am now glad that I spoke with a receptive and understanding individual who apologized and arranged to ship correct product for which I paid. What is a bit surprising to me - actual product arrived and ottomon as not "attached" as i was told it was during one conversation - straps are attached to chair and ottoman which could be attached to each other. After alll was said and done, I am glad I persisted.Read More
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very comfortable and versatile chair and ottoman
I love this chair and ottoman, and so does everyone in our family. You can get creative in the way the pieces are set up - ideal for areas that won't accommodate a conventional upholstered chair or sofa. We transformed such an area into a comfy reading / chilling / play area! The memory foam makes it really comfortable. My children love to play with it - they build walls and hide in their "house", or ride on the ottoman pretending it is a horse - the possibilities are endless! Because it is all soft material, I don't have to worry that they hurt themselves or damage the furniture. Plus, the microfiber fabric is super easy to spot clean, and can also be removed for washing. When the back rest of the chair is flipped back so that the flat side is pointing up, and the ottoman is moved close to the chair, it makes an awesome guest bed easily big enough for me (5'5). I wish my mattress was as comfortable as this chair!! I am very happy with the color I chose, too - "hazelnut" is not too dark and not to light, just right to blend in nicely with neutral colors. All in all, this chair is an awesome piece of furniture and I couldn't be happier with it! Well worth the money!Read More
Great little single bed replacement!
Being female and a little over 65, the product is pretty heavy for me to manipulate. I like to set the ottoman on the chair when not being used for a bed. I replaced a twin bed with this, in my office area, to enable me to retrieve open walk space in the room. It is perfect for my needs. I have already used it a couple nights. I have a bad back, but, for me to use when I have two couples visiting, it serves its purpose well. My grandchildren enjoy playing board games on it and will love sleeping/napping on it. I was asked about that "neat" bed/chair by a young cable guy (he said he was looking for something like it for his second bedroom). I happily recommened it and told him that I purchased it from Overstock.Read More
Works great in a playroom.
I purchased this product to replace a rather large sleeper sofa in the kids playroom. I have teenagers and the chairs are great because they can separate the pieces and expand the sitting area of the room. Or, if you purchase two chairs as I did, you can push them together to make a big reclining sofa--great for watching a movie or a football game on TV. They are very versatile and they are a great space saver.Read More
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Thank you for your question. I am very sorry but this item is currently out of stock. If you would put your email in on the right side of the page we could notify you if we get more in. The chair only comes with one base, one ottoman and one wedge. I hope this helps you. Have a great day!
"would the manufacturer consider making a custom set that is 30 inches wide?"
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer you that type of service.
"Please show the colors in the item -- is it light blue, dark blue, teal blue, etc.?"
In the "frequently Brought Together" option the colors are shown. I had to really zoom in on my computer, but was able to view all the colors. Hope this helps.
Thank you for catching this error. We have updated the image to reflect the color options available.
"Do you get all the pieces shown in the second picture?"
The set includes the chair, back wedge, and ottoman. Additional pieces are sold separately.
"How thick is the mattress"
This set measures 12 inches high.
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Cerac Acquired by Williams Advanced Materials
February 22, 2006
CERAC has been acquired by Williams Advanced Materials Inc. (WAM), a subsidiary of publicly held Brush Engineered Materials Inc. CERAC will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of WAM, continuing to manufacture specialty inorganic chemicals and thin film materials under the CERAC name at its facility in Milwaukee, Wis. The experienced and dedicated CERAC workforce also remains in place, so customer contacts at CERAC will not change. Bart Ott, CERAC's former vice president of Sales and Marketing, has been appointed vice president and general manager.
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I Charles Carrell of the County of Russell and State of Virginia do hereby make my last will and testament hereby revoking and annul former wills and testaments made by me.
1st, I desire that any funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid out of my estate. I desire that all my surplus funds after paying my debts be reinvested in real estate. I hereby authorize my Executrix hereafter to sell the house and lot on which house stands whereon my father formerly lived containing about five or six acres so soon as the sum of two thousand dollars can be obtained for it. I also impower my said Executrix to sell the lands I own south of Samuel H. Nashes and north of John Stinson's, containing about two hundred and sixty nine acres when the sum of six dollars per acre can be had for the same. These lands may be sold on a credit of one, two and three years with interest from the time sale is made. The proceeds to be ivested in other lands. I bequeath to my wife Margaret J. Carrell all my real estate during her natural life. I desire that there shall be no appraisement of my estate my Executrix may sell my property on hand where she deems best privately or public. I hereby by appoint my wife Margaret J. carrell Executor of this my last will and testament. Given under my hand & seal this 23 day of May 1874.
Charles Carrell (Seal)
Samuel W. Aston
I.B. Fickle
I Charles Carrell do make this codicil to the above will. I desire that my wife Margaret J. Carrell have all my debts and personal property after paying my debts to use as she pleases. I also authorize and empower my said Executrix to make deeds for such lands as I have sold and not conveyed according to the contact made with the purchaser. In appointing my said wife Margaret J. Carrell Executrix I do not require her to give s____ for performing the duties as Executrix. Witness my hand and seal this 16 day of September 1875.
Charles Carrell (Seal)
Samuel W. Aston
I.B. Fickle
At a Court began and held for Russell County at the court house thereof on the 4th day of Jan 1876. The last Will and testament of Charles Carrell dec'd together with the codicil thereto annexed was this day produced in court and said will & codicil proved by the oath of Samuel W. Aston & Isaac B. Ficklethe two subscribing witnesses to said will as well to said codicil and ordered to be recorded.
Isaac C. Gent Clk.


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Upgrade OS without badly interrupting network?
I have an office network running SuSE 9.1 on the server with a bunch of windows clients and I would like to upgrade to SuSE 10.1. In the past, I found it almost useless to try to upgrade between major releases of SuSE so I assume I am going to have to do a fresh install (I'd actually prefer to upgrade if it would go smoothly). What worries me is how that will affect the network. Previously when I resorted to a fresh install of SuSE, I had to set up Samba again and then I had to create fresh user and machine accounts. This meant that when I connected the client machine to the Samba server, it needed to join the domain and then insisted on creating a new user account on the windows box for the users resulting in the users having to import mail, bookmark and all the settings they previously had into this new account.
So, my question. Is there a better way of upgrading a SuSE server and retaining the user accounts (/home/, Samba and on windows boxes) so that there is minimal impact on the network? What I would really like is to be able to do the upgrade over the weekend so that on Monday morning when everyone comes into work, they don't even realise anything has happened. Is that possible?
my experiences with SuSE were: one out of four upgrades failes. Which is one of the main reasons I'm with debian now.
Anyway, I would try to upgrade first. If you have to do a fresh install, you can still try to migrate samba. But that IS tricky. I made it once. My samba server was set up as a PDC, just like yours. I copied passwd, smbpasswd, smb.conf and secrets.tdb to the new server's /etc/samba. A good description of the possible complications can be found here.
No way to get a secondary box? having worked here for a few years with an NT server that is slowly dieing, i wish i had a second machine to take its job while i sort it out, downtime is a problem here, so they're happy to wait till it dies then blame me.
You could then create a replica of your current system, swap it in on a friday, do the upgrade on the main box, then switch it back in when you're done, then upgrade the other at your leisure, and so on, so you'll always have a machine there and no downtime (well no greater than an hour or 2).
I would say an upgrae like that on a production server is very risky, when there is so much to account for, the poster above says 1 in 4, fair enough if it works ok, if it doesn't? what are the consequences in lost revenue, time, delayed projects etc.
I can swap out the drives and install on a new one, however the problem is when everyone comes in on Monday they will all need to set up their accounts again, import email, reset wallpaper, play with desktops .... I would like to make it seamless from the windows users point of view so when they walk in on Monday, they don't realise anything has happened even if I look like death having spent 48 hour getting the server going again.
Thinking about it, I might be able to set up a temporary secondary box. How would I migrate back and forth? What would I need to move to the new box while I upgraded the old one?
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Can You Learn this Month?
The final week of Interterm
2007 offers courses beginning Monday, Jan. 22, on folding
paper, how to play Bridge, Sri Lankan and Chinese
cooking, traditional Korean dance, and more.
The Interterm Program, now
in its ninth year, is a series of non-credit courses taught
by Smith community members -- students, staff, faculty, alumnae
and associates. This year's program runs through Friday,
Jan. 26.
News & Events profiled
a few of the Interterm Program courses. This week:
22-26, 1-3 p.m., Women's Resource Center, Davis
Sew What? Recycled
Fabric Takes a New Form
Instructor: Allie Machen '07
Allison Machen has been into
sewing for many years, and enjoyed altering her own clothes
while growing up. But it wasn't until three years ago
that she discovered a new font of source material when she
bought a skirt made from a used t-shirt. Using that skirt
as a pattern, she snatched up a bunch of old t-shirts and
sewed her own collection of skirts.
"I returned the [original]
skirt after I realized that the ones I made were much cuter
and cheaper," she said.
The following summer, while working
at a camp for kids, Machen taught a sewing class for young
campers using recycled fabrics. "I really wanted to
get them away from the idea that sewing is intimidating,"
she recalls. "The atmosphere was very relaxed and brewing
with creativity. We didn't use any patterns and pretty
much everything they did was their own design, things like
pillowcases, bags, pouches, belts and skirts."
Spending last year in Italy solidified
her interest in sewing with recycled material. "My host
family had these amazing soft sheets that I thought would
be an awesome dress, so I asked the signora if I could use
them and she let me," explains Machen. "Since,
I have made several dresses and skirts out of funky old sheets."
Now, she'll teach people
at Smith what she's learned about sewing with recycled
"The main point of my course
will be to show people that sewing is really not intimidating,"
she says, "and you can create really cool stuff if you
loosen up and let your creativity guide you."
Machen, who works part-time at
a local fabric store, will suggest that her students bring
in used material for their sewing projects, though she'll
allow them to purchase new fabric if they prefer.
"I will encourage people
to just dream up something and I'll help them figure
out how to create it," she said. "I find a lot
of satisfaction in taking something and transforming it completely."


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I have been in training for my big race with the Crab and Turtle. Stupid Human tricks.. What, am I here to amuse you?. That said, I won. Made them wait a bit. Don't like to get to dirty ya know.. You may have poisoned my brother, but this bad boy lives on. Have you heard about my friends that grow even larger and pack together to attack humand.. You see where this is going.. Bwahahhahhahhahhah
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Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Poison Me? You IDIOTS. You Stupid Mother Fuq'rs. Where did you learn your trade? Who is your daddy and what does he do? This genocidal shit don't work with the Fishy.. When Snake Fish gets mad, people get eaten, and I am a whole city load pissed off. Gayle Norton.. You are next.. Ala mode. You seem to deserve a little flaky crust. Stupid Glendening, sauteed with some sesame oil and tossed with some greens. You can taunt me, but you can't kill me. Snake Fish will have his revenge!!! BWahhahhahhhahhahhhaaaaa. Even your "Crocodile Hunter" is no match for this fish.. bwahhahhahhahhahh. hah.. Bwah.
Monday, July 22, 2002
Back from a little trip visiting my fishy cousins in NY for some more evolutionary tips.. Stowed away in this bloggers bags, pretty cool chick, too bad i'll have to eat her sometime.. Snakefish ate a lot of stupid people in NY, sky gazing tourists did not know what hit them. I'm back for more.. you watch out. Got a job driving a Metro bus.. gonna retrofit it to be a "meals on wheels" bus for the snakey.. Mesquite grilled...Perhaps on a roll with chili and cheese.. Glad to be back friends..
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Killed me with a bike eh? That was just one of my many minions.. Think I would be that haphazard? Think you can get me do ya? A mere human wielding a bicycle is no match for the Snake Fish.. You will not make Fishwhich out of me.. I am going to hold NOVA in my scaly and quite well constructed fins. Humans 1, Snake Fish 8.... get it.. bwahahahhahhahhahhah
well friends, potential entrees, etc. Snakefish has been busy. It takes a lot of time and energy to eat as much as I do. Truth be told I was scouting out a little BBQ somewhere near Crystal City (after eating my way through the pentagon) to survey my next prey. You know who you are. Think you are safe.. Snake Fish can not only blog, now snake fish is gainfully employed.. Watch out. I have recipies. Think your gonna cook me? Think you can just trounce over to chinatown and buy me live for nine dollars? I think not. I have spent this time perfecting my french cooking skills and learing the culinary arts.. VA watch out.. I'm back and I'm hungry. Bwahhahhahhahhahhahha
Friday, July 12, 2002
So you have heard my tale. Fuq'r wanted to cook me for soup.. I sure showed him.. 12 goldfish a day is nothing.. I worked my way up to frogs, then the occasional beaver.. Man I am voracious just thinking about it.. Here fishy fishy fishy... Best not have any pond-side BBQ's my little friends.. Nothing like smoked meat.. Bwahhahahhahhahha.
Thursday, July 11, 2002
Some of you think you are funny..Think that a walking fish is a joke, some sort of freak of nature you say.. I hear your laughs.. I see your repressed chortles.. I am an Evolutionary MOFO!!!! Just you wait and see, the last laugh will be from me! I have plans I tell ya.. Plans.. Ever hear of a flying fish? Well stick this in your yeah.. Flying blogging, human eating fish with opposable thumbs!!!! Bwahhhhahahahhahha.
Blogger is trying to make snakefish angry... You know what happens when snakefish gets angry.. Things get eaten.. Watch out Pyra.. You're next.. Snakefish very hungry.. and thirsty too, been out of water for a day now...
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
I am gonna get you.. You betcha.. Thought I was just a fish.. I'll show you Fuq'rs. I walk damn it.. Eat an entire pond chock full of Filet O' Fish too. You watch me. It was just a matter of time before my fins evolved into opposable thumbs and I created a blog. Watch Out Maryland.. Snakefish is hungry...


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BLOG God Assist Me10 November 2010
Nothing seems to raise the hackles more in the world of football statistics than the assist. Originally derided as an Americanism, its entry into football parlance has come courtesy of the fantasy game and the need to have extra categories to give points to midfielders. Since then, it has become part of the fabric of football-speak and the most debated category by football fans contacting Opta, (usually because it means they have fewer points than expected on their fantasy team).
But, because no-one set down the definitive definition, fantasy games, statistics suppliers and even self-appointed sages among the football fan universe have adopted the category and adapted what exactly constitutes an assist.
Opta set down its definition in 1996 in conjunction with former Arsenal and England coach Don Howe when the company was formed and it is simply "the final pass or pass-cum-shot which directly leads to a goal scored by recipient of the ball."
This definition is generally mutually agreed by everyone as an assist, but since then, others have sought to expand the definition, as if a goal isn't somehow "complete" unless a player has set it up.
So, now some suggest winning a penalty is an assist. The flaw in this is that you could win the penalty and step up to score it, thereby assisting yourself. Also, if winning a penalty is an assist, then why not winning the free kick on the edge of the penalty area for a direct free kick goal?
Some suggest that deflected passes should be given as assists, but no matter how good a player is it is unlikely that he intended to do so, so how does this constitute an intentional pass? And now, some people have started logging free kicks that rebound off the woodwork or the goalkeeper as assists for a player who scores on the follow up!
In Spain, it is argued that if a pass is made on the halfway line and a player (Maradona 1986 v England) dribbles the length of the pitch, how does this constitute an intentional attempt to set up a goal? To this end, Opta logs the assist, but also logs a qualifier "Intentional" which is applied when the pass is clearly intended to put the scorer in a goal-scoring position. This allows clients to select which definition they wish to apply, whether it is really narrow as in this example, or very wide to include penalties won etc..
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This biography is taken from History of Geauga and Lake counties; Williams Brothers, 1878.
Transcribed and submitted by Becky Falin, 1996.
Hon. Zenas Blish, youngest and second son of Benjamin Blish, Sr., was born October 20, 1793, at Middlefield, Hampshire county, Massachusetts, and at the age of twelve came to Ohio with his father's family in July, 1805, settling on the farm in Painesville township, on Mentor road, at which time it was an almost unbroken forest in Painesville and vicinity. Seven years later, being infirm in health, he started upon a journey to Massachusetts and to return by way of New York and Philadelphia, traveling all the distance on horseback. A call being just made for United States troops, in the war of 1812 with Great Britain, at the time of his arrival in Philadelphia, he at once enlisted in the cavalry service, under the command of General Scott, and served about three years. Stationed most of the time on Governor's island, in New York city harbor, and then procured an honorable discharge by furnishing two substitutes, and returned with restored health to his home in Painesville, and proceeded in the work of clearing up and improving the farm, which he hereafter conducted and owned till his decease. In October, 1820, he was married to Vashti Ingersol, second daughter of Calvin Ingersol, Esq., of Mentor, who survived him but three weeks. Soon after Lake county was organized he was appointed one of the associate judges of the court of common pleas, which place he filled for a term of years with honor to himself and satisfaction to the people.
As an agriculturist he was always in the advance, and was generally known as a "model farmer." In 1833 he, with his brother, Benjamin Blish, purchased and brought from Canandaigua, New York, four head of young blooded Durham cattle, paying three hundred and fifty dollars for them, a price regarded by most farmers in this section at that time as very extravagent, but the wisdom of which was soon amply demonstrated in greatly improving stock and correspondingly improved prices. Thoroughly imbued with its importance to the farming interest, he was always deeply interested in agriculture, and exerted great influence not only in promoting a better and more practical and scientific method of crop raising, but encouraged by his example and influence the introduction of this section of higher breeds of cattle, and upon these subjects his opinions and judgement were often sought and gladly given, commanding always the highest respect and confidence.
His family consisted of his wife and two daughters, Lydia B. (now the only surviving member of the family), wife of Hon. Horace Steele, of Painesville, and Lucinda B., wife of Almon Sawyer, both now (1878) deceased.
Judge Blish was always interested in political affairs and somewhat prominent. He was a Democrat in sentiment, and was their candidate for Congress and for the State legislature several times, and though never an aspirant for any office, was frequently preferred by his party (then as now greatly in the minority) as their standard-bearer for various official positions. By the strictest integrity and industry he not only became a prosperous and model farmer, but built up an enviable reputation as a warm-hearted, generous, and honored citizen. He died April 5, 1870, aged seventy-six years.
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With the 17th annual Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Durban having ended in the wee hours of yesterday, here is a selection its highlights and also some low points.
November 28
The weather was balmy on the day the talks began.
People arriving at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) walked purposefully.
The place was buzzing with conversation in countless tongues. The atmosphere was expectant and hopeful – activists hoped that SA would surprise everyone, as it had on many other occasions.
But not much happened.
President Jacob Zuma, in his opening address at the conference, called the international climate crisis for most people in the developing world and Africa "a matter of life and death".
He said the expectation was that negotiators would work towards an outcome that was balanced, fair and credible.
"We also feel strongly that as an African Conference of the Parties, the COP17 outcome must recognise that solving the climate problem cannot be separated from the struggle to eradicate poverty," said Zuma.
November 29
Developing countries, led by Africa, urged the developed world to agree to a second commitment period.
"The African Group would like to make it loud and clear it will not allow African soil to be the graveyard of the Kyoto protocol," said Victor Kabengele the Democratic Republic of Congo's representative to COP17, speaking on behalf of the African bloc.
November 30
The EU received praise from Greenpeace for twice challenging the US over its refusal to even consider an increase in ambition
"The EU has clarified its position and it has put ambition and science right at the centre of its plan. We're behind the EU when it says we need a comprehensive and binding treaty by 2015," said the organisation in a press briefing.
The EU, it added, was going to undermine its position fundamentally if it argued that it should lock in its own weak target for another eight years.
The COP president, SA's Minister of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, came under fire from the group for not finalising the talks' agenda.
December 1
Fiona Musana, spokeswoman for Greenpeace Africa, said in a statement that a draft proposal which was on the table during discussions would make the phase-out of financial support for oil, coal and gas a part of the new climate deal they wanted to see signed.
"Over the coming days, we expect progressive countries to table suggestions that – if adopted – would ensure that the money saved is redirected to projects to help developing countries adapt to climate change," she said.
The Canadian Youth Delegation, taking a page from Big Oil, tried to raise money to compete with big polluters to set Canada's climate agenda in Durban. The youth delegates held a bake sale to "buy back their future".
December 2
Representatives of the Alliance of Small Island States (Aosis) and their supporters rallied outside the conference centre and called their gathering a survival march.
Zuma, in his opening speech for the conference, said that the island nation of Kiribati became the first country to declare that global warming was rendering its territory uninhabitable.
December 3
A mass march by international and national community members, labour, youth, academic, religious and environmental organisations, to draw attention to the need for global leaders to take meaningful action on climate change was interrupted by people who attacked those participating in the march.
Some of the marchers complained that they were prevented from gaining access to water trucks. Scuffles broke out and banners were burnt, torn and confiscated.
Meanwhile inside the ICC, in what were dubbed "technical discussions" on tropical forests, a highly political row went on about how countries would be required to report against the safeguards for biodiversity and indigenous peoples' rights that were agreed last year in Cancun.
December 4
Faith communities held a prayer service to help negotiators reach consensus.
December 5
Six Greenpeace climbers occupied the World Business Council on Sustainable Development conference at the Edward Hotel and were arrested during an attempt to hang a banner saying "listen to the people, not the polluters".
They each appeared at the Durban Magistrate's Court and were fined R500.
The foreign complement of the groups was deported.
On the same day, Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent announced that the country would withdraw from the Kyoto protocol by the end of next year.
Activists condemned this decision.
December 6
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change executive secretary Christiana Figueres said that during the past eight days, delegates had achieved "good progress" on a number of issues, including support for developing countries and the Green Climate Fund, which is to be capitalised by $100 billion (R810bn) a year by 2020.
There were some "thorny political issues" that would require "not only guidance, but your very active engagement". These were not new, she said.
"They concern reliable long-term funding, the second commitment period under the Kyoto protocol, and the future of the mitigation framework under the convention."
The framework refers to a post-Kyoto, universal agreement on legally binding emissions targets that will include the US and big greenhouse-gas emitters like China, Brazil, India and South Africa that do not have obligations under Kyoto.
December 7
Children from several schools around Durban gathered at South Beach opposite Addington Hospital to form the head of a lion and were invited to roar for progress in the talks.
At the ICC, members of the Canadian Youth Delegation were ejected from COP17 as Canada's Environment Minister Peter Kent delivered his opening address – they later lost their accreditation.
Just as Kent began his speech, six members stood up and turned away from the minister, revealing the message, "turn your back on Canada", prominently displayed on their shirts.
December 8
Oxfam sent out a statement that "skeletons of a possible package" were slowly starting to emerge.
"But crucially, the major gaping hole remains how countries revise their emissions reduction pledges before 2020 to get us under the 2°C target.
"Leaving aside the punishing human impacts that a 10-year timeout would have on the poorest people in the world, locking this fate in place could undermine whatever deal comes out of the future pathway discussions," the organisation said.
US climate negotiator Todd Stern was interrupted by Middlebury College student Abigail Borah. She said: "I am scared for my future – 2020 is too late to wait. We need an urgent path to a fair, ambitious and legally binding treaty. You must take responsibility to act now," said Borah.
She was later escorted out of the venue and had her accreditation revoked.
Protesters outside the Durban City Hall were attacked by people dressed as COP17 volunteers. Civil society groups were meeting with President Zuma.
December 9
Kumi Naidoo of Greenpeace and nine other activists were removed from the building and banned from attending the rest of the proceedings.
Naidoo joined scores of campaigners from across the world at a protest in the conference centre, outside the plenary room.
December 10
Talks went over the allotted time and result in negotiators cancelling flights or leaving talks early.
Meetings were moved to heavily guarded, closed rooms.
December 11
COP president and Nkoana-Mashabane closed the talks.
"Of course, the package is not the best we can do – we must and we will do better. For now, it is important to preserve the integrity of the system and the trust among countries," the minister said.
"I have full appreciation that some of you may feel that what we have achieved is too modest, while others feel that they are being asked to do too much. I believe, however, that the package before us is the bridge that will join us together."