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Recipients of gastric bypass surgery welcome the weight loss the procedure produces but not the rhinoceros-like folds of lose skin that can also result. But recent scientific studies show that "body contouring" surgery to remove the extra skin not only improves the way they look, but helps them maintain their weight loss.
Skin is like a favorite t-shirt that stretches over time to fit the wearer's body. When weight is lost gradually through diet and exercise, skin will typically "un-stretch" itself and maintain a tight fit to the body beneath. But gastric bypass surgery produces rapid losses of 100 pounds or more, giving skin no time to adjust to the thinner, trimmer body underneath. The skin hangs loose just like a stretched t-shirt passed down to a younger and much skinnier brother.
Aesthetically, the result may be little better than the obesity that preceded the operation. Some people liken it to wearing a "fat suit." That extra skin also requires extra hygiene to prevent yeast infections and cysts from developing in the folds.
"Body contouring" is plastic surgery to remove and tighten the extra skin. Along with improving the way patients look, body contouring helps them keep weight off.
In a study reported in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers found that gastric bypass patients who also had body contouring to remove excess skin did a better job of maintaining weight loss. When researchers took into account the weight of skin removed, the body contouring group regained just 14 pounds compared to 50 pounds among patients who had gastric bypass only. Patients who had both procedures weighed an average of 176 pounds; patients who had only the gastric bypass averaged 220 pounds.
Before a plastic surgeon performs body contouring, the patient needs to reach a healthy weight and maintain it for at least a year. When the patient is at a stable weight and is healthy enough for surgery, the surgeon and patient will discuss surgical options and goals.
Sex, genetics and individual histories all play a role in determining the kind of body contouring procedures people need. Most people start with a circumferential body lift, a procedure similar to taking in a dress or spot coat. A vertical incision is made in the back, the skin is pulled tight, the extra skin is removed, and the "seam" is sutured together. The procedure pulls skin taught across the chest and abdomen and removes 10 to 15 pounds of loose flesh.
Other body sculpting procedures include tummy tucks, face lifts, breast lifts, lower body lifts (for the abdomen, buttocks, groin and outer thighs), brachioplasty for sagging upper arms, and surgery for to remove loose thigh skin.
"Body contouring" sounds benign, but the skin is the body's largest organ and maintaining its health is just as important as maintaining weight loss. Patients need to keep in mind that body contouring is major surgery. It can take three months before the aesthetic results are fully apparent and a full year for all the scar to heal. But for many gastric bypass the patients, the improvements in appearance and health are worth it.
By J.W. Huttig
NBC News
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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Fees indicated are based on the current year (August 2016 to July 2017) and are subject to change next year.
Our further education courses (Entry to Level 3) are usually free if you are 16-18 years old. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support to help with other costs associated with your course such as course materials and travel.
If you are aged 19 or over you may be required to pay fees.
If you are enrolling onto a Level 3 or 4 course and are over 19 years of age the fees may be higher and you will be required to take out an Advanced Learning Loan, please see the guide to fees for more information.
International students will be required to pay the full International course fee.
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Our Level 2 Certificate in Sport programme is aimed at individuals who are preparing to embark on a career in the sport and leisure industry. It is a one-year course which is designed to prepare you for work in a multitude of sport and leisure facilities and to give you the knowledge and skills to progress onto higher level programmes. On this course you will study a broad range of topics including Anatomy, Technical & Tactical Skills, Practical Sport, Physical Preparation for Sport, Factors Affecting Participation.
This course will allow you to apply you studies focusing on your or for those with a general interest in sports, the opportunity to cover a number of different practical and individual sports. This qualification will form part of a study programme which will include exclusive access to our Sports Academy and Enrichment programme, Maths & English, Tutorial support, Work Experience, and development of employability and study skills. Maths and English is a fundamental element of this study programme and skills in these areas will be embedded into your vocational learning. In addition, if you do not have a grade C in Maths and/or English you will attend a discrete GCSE or Functional Skills class as part of your weekly timetable.
4 GCSE's grade A*-D (including English and Maths at Grade D or Functional Skills L1 qualifications) or Level 1 Diploma in Sport with Functional Skills L1 in English and Maths. Applicants may be asked to sit a literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment and must achieve a minimum of L1 All applicants must successfully pass an academic interview.
You will be assessed via a range of methods including worksheets, written/oral questions, external tests, projects, reports, presentations and practical observations. You will build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
Upon successfully completing this course you will have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 qualification in Sport or Public Services which will then allow for progression in Higher Education or an Apprenticeship in a range of areas within the field of Sport. This programme can also lead to Employment in a leisure centre/gym or in sports coaching.
You will be required to attend college for approximately 12 hours per week, which will include your subject related sessions along with tutorial, and English & Maths as required. In addition to this you will be expected to undertake independent study to complete tasks, coursework and assessments.
You will study via a range of methods including theory seminars, practical sessions, workshops, work placements, and laboratory experiments, in dedicated classrooms and high quality facilities which include a full sized Sports Hall, Exercise Studio and Sports Science Laboratory with state of the art equipment. Some lessons may also occur in the large on-site health and fitness club, which students also have access to free of charge, or at off-site facilities. You will also learn through a range of relevant trips, visits and guest lectures.

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Dreams are accessible and so is reality
India is a complex destination. The challenge involved in putting together an Incentive program makes it all the more rewarding for your customer, you, the invitees and obviously us.
To understand this, you must imagine yourself seated inside an Indian cinema hall. The curtains rise and boom, you have a blockbuster unfolding that will put you in a trance! You're eyes are fixated, your jaw has dropped and you can barely say "OMG"! That's what India will do to you.
Real life in India is like reel life. A billion actors supported by mythology, monuments, tradition, rituals, fairs, festivals, sights and sounds, holy cows, decorated elephants, crumbly old Palaces and art deco Hotels. All in your face and at once.
I can't think of a more authentic destination. Can you?
You need four key ingredients to make a rewarding Incentive experience.
- History - Culture and Food
- Venues to deliver WOW moments!
- Stories and entertainment
Here, in India, you'll find all four of them in abundance.
So. Whether you're rewarding your employees, partners, or your best customers for their loyalty or competence, then India must be where you must have your next thanksgiving. And Incent will ensure, that it's a reward of a lifetime like none other, from concept to reality.
Come experience India, with Incent.
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In India events have a very different meaning. Here, they take place 24/7 365 days of the year.
In homes, on the streets, by the banks of a river, a village council meeting or as mundane as the filming of a movie on location, a family travelling on an Indian train, all of them would qualify as incredible events!
Mahatma Gandhi launching the salt march to defy the British would qualify as an event.
My stranded car, in the depths of the Indian countryside, produced a hundred souls in no time, who all looked at the machine in bewilderment. It was not a car they had seen before in those necks of the woods. Now that was an event.
Everything is an event here and Incent has been in the event management business long before the word became fashionable.
From a humble traditional welcome ceremony, to a sit down dinner for an awards function, simply keeping you safe in the midst of four million holy men taking an auspicious dip in the Ganges or organising a rally for a bunch of Ford Mustang enthusiasts, Incent is here to deliver outstanding, and memorable events.
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The first ever meeting Incent organised was in 1990, without realising it was doing so! Well it was actually a symposium on hypertension organised by a French laboratory. There were 200+ cardiologists and hypertension specialists.
Words that we take for granted today, I heard then for the first time. Plenary, floor plans, front projection, back projection, break away, half moon seating, among other things.
The meetings industry in India has come a long way since 1990 and we have at our disposal the latest in conferencing technology to run successful and effective meetings almost anywhere in India.
But don't limit yourself to hotels and their meeting halls, Incent has some outstanding venues– from an open air lawn, to a private hall for an audience in a palace, a garage that has an exquisite collection of vintage cars or quite simply an old art-deco theatre, even a Buddhist monastery!
It isn't just about lumens or "lumiere du jour", it's about running a successful and effective meeting.
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Much like QuikTrip has done in the Wichita market, North Carolina-based Family Dollar is relocating a couple of its Wichita stores not far from existing ones.
Family Dollar is leaving the Westway Shopping Center on South Seneca just south of Pawnee.
"We're going to be relocating to just down the road," says spokesman Cliff Cermak.
The new store will open sometime in 2015 at 2369 S. Seneca., which is just north of Pawnee.
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"It's a location that we're really excited about," Cermak says. He says the move is "to better serve the local community."
Cermak says the new store will be the chain's latest format and will have "improved shopping flow."
Family Dollar also is relocating its store on East 21st Street. Cermak says it will move from 4930 E. 21st St., which is near 21st and Oliver, to 5120 E. 21st St., which is just a bit farther east.
"This particular store is going to be opening toward the end of October."
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So let me try to sum up the last week-
We were totally blessed by friends from our care group at church who brought meals the first few days. It was so nice to not have to worry about that...and they even made soft things like homemade applesauce and carrot soufle for Aiden. What great friends!!!!!
So I spent the next few days caring for him. But saturday I had a show at my Dad's church, it was their 185th anniversary celebration. It was hard to leave Aiden with my hubby (ya know, I just wanted to be the one caring for him...) but I decided to take my daughter with me and make it a girl day, besides, I needed a helper.
It was super windy- but a beautiful fall day. Julia and I had a blast. It wasn't a real busy show, but the celebration turned out really nice. Here are some pics....
My dad, his dad (grandpop), dads brother (my uncle) and my cousins son all played some good old tunes for us.
These teens below were there to spread the word of peace. I just fell in love with these guys. They played with the little kids all day, and they write their own programs from their own experiences with bullying, teaching kids about being peacemakers. GREAT kids! Julia made some good friends there.
Below is a couple shots of my booth. Julia helped me set up the tent and carried the weights to each post for me. She is one tough chicky! She also set up all the earrings.
All in all it was a really nice day, with lots of family stopping by to hang out, old friends coming to visit and shop, and just a lot of fun with my baby girl.
On sunday- though we weren't supposed to take Aiden anywhere, we decided to try to tour a dairy farm and take a small hayride. It was free, and just a little walking...and Aiden wasn't staying put at home anyway (he's supposed to be resting). I am glad we did. LIke I said, it was low key activity wise, but lots of info, and the kids got to pet some calfs and learn all about milking cows, and raising pigs.....and took a hayride. Fun time.
So now you know where I've been. Whew!


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Coco Chanel Halloween Costume byThis handcrafted Coco Chanel Halloween costume, modelled by Lane Norman, was created using items that Lane already had in her closet. The little black dress, multi-size pearls, vintage hat, clip-on pearl Chanel earrings, chain strap Chanel purse and champagne in a Chanel shoebag all add to a lovely touch of Chanel class.
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With its modern minimal vibe, this one-of-a-kind Brooke Gregson necklace is a stunning alternative to the traditional diamond pendant. The shimmering kite-shaped diamond is covered in a surface of light reflecting facets which reveal natural tones of taupe, champagne and gray. It is framed in a meticulously hand-crafted bezel of 18K yellow gold with tiny engraved details. The pendant hangs from the center of the 18K yellow gold chain.
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LONDON / LOS ANGELES - Combining her passions of jewelry, textiles, astrology and precious stones, Brooke Gregson has created a statement-making collection of fine jewelry with a distinctive direction. With studios in both London and Los Angeles, Brooke designs and produces her Astrology and Hand-Woven Silk jewelry with a fluid, feminine aesthetic. Inspired at a young age by her father's extensive collection of fine jewelry, she began creating her pieces at an early age. As a consummate artist, textile designer and jeweler, Brooke is continually creating and experimenting with different organic material combinations.


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Glue laminated beams
Plywood box beams
Wood in general
CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS are playing a leading role in the unique buildings of Expo 67, the Universal and International Exhibition which opened on 28 April at Montreal, Canada.
This world's fair, the first held under the auspices of the International Bureau of Exhibitions outside Europe, has adopted the theme "man and his world," a theme which has provided broad opportunities to exhibit man's past and present achievements and his hopes for the future.
Architects and engineers expressed their concepts of the future in the subthemes "man the creator" and "man in the community."
"Man the creator" provided the opportunity for imaginative architectural designs. Many of the resulting structures, the buildings of more than 60 participating countries, include the outstanding and original use of wood products.
Some of the interesting examples are described here. Where it was felt that one particular form of the many building products available from forest industries was the dominant feature of a structure, that structure has been described under the appropriate heading. A few examples of pavilions considered to exemplify tasteful use of wood in general are also described.
Glue laminated beams have been used extensively and in manner and magnitude not common in the past. The cosmos walk features 20 Douglas fir beams, 41 meters (135 feet) in length, 2 meters (7 feet) deep and 37 centimeters 14 ½ inches) wide, with a clear span of approximately 41 meters (135 feet). They will carry pedestrian traffic between the pavilions of the United States and the U.S.S.R. The two pedestrian walkways are constructed of 2 × 6 wood1 decking laid directly over the parallel beams.
12 × 6 in = 5.1 × 15.2 cm.
The four buildings of the Place des Nations are similarly linked by a walkway, in this instance 610 meters (2,000 feet) long with 4 × 6 2 tongue and groove western spruce decking and supported by two parallel glue laminated Douglas fir beams. The largest beam is 43 meters (140 feet) long, 2 meters (7 feet) deep and 28 centimeters (11 inches) thick and has a clear span of 33 meters (108 feet) and a cantilever of 8.2 meters (27 feet). In total, 20 beams were used in the project and all were prepared with a clear sealer and varnish.
24 × 6 in = 10.2 × 15.2 cm.
The International Trade Center is an interesting example of the versatility of glue laminated products. Glue laminated beams and. posts not only form the structural framework of the center, but are used in the exterior facade for aesthetic effect as well as serving as a sun screen. The beams and posts account for 142 cubic meters (60,000 fbm), are both of Douglas fir and are 9 meters (30 feet) long, 50 centimeters (20 inches) deep and 10 centimeters (4 inches) thick, and 7.3 meters (24 feet) long and 15.2 centimeters (6 inches) square respectively. Both have been treated with a clear fire-retardant sealer. 120 cubic meters (50,000 fbm) of Douglas fir have also been used for floor decking and an unspecified amount in laminated form for interior railings and. built-in furniture. Western red cedar decking, 140 cubic meters (60,000 fbm), was used for the roof.
The novel use of glue laminated beams in the Australian pavilion is a splendid example of the flexibility of this wood product in tile hands of imaginative architects and engineers. The boomerang shaped beams forming the roof structure reiterate the country's national symbol and also function as a passage for the air-conditioning system and conduit where necessary. Three basic sizes of Douglas fir beam have been used, the largest of which is 20 meters (65 feet) on the cord, and a total of 16 beams in each quadrant. Twelve of the 16 are hollow, but all are structurally functional. The boomerangs have been set on the apex of each quadrant, which is the reverse of the usual practice when using curved members for similar applications. An edge beam on the outer perimeter and a tension ring placed part way down the boomerangs in each quadrant serve to hold the radiating boomerang beams together. The roof decking, which follows the contour of the radiating arches, is spruce.
The (Canadian pavilion, named Katimavik, the Eskimo word for meeting place, forms a pyramid complex suggestive of the crystalline nature of some of Canada's resources. There is extensive use of glue laminated beams and laminated wood for structural purposes. The three largest pyramids are 18 meters (60 feet) square and the largest beam 18 meters (60 feet) long, 90 centimeters (3 feet) deep and 40 centimeters (16 inches) thick. All of the laminated members are of Douglas fir and represent a total of 1,940 cubic meters (821,000 fbm). Throughout the interior of the exhibits a variety of Canadian woods have been used for decorative and functional purposes. Wherever painted walls have been specified, Douglas fir plywood and fireproof paint have been used, whereas western red cedar has been used extensively where a natural finish was desired. In the library, oak flooring has been used very effectively for the walls. Canadian oak has also been used for many decorative features and furniture.
FIGURE 1. - Man the Producer pavilion
The Challenges of Energy exhibit includes a display of Canada's commercially important trees. Each species in the display, known as the Forestry Court, is represented by an authentic section of a typical tree trunk of 5 to 5.5 meters (17 to 18 feet) in height. For the Douglas fir and the Sitka spruce species, only sections of a trunk are displayed. In all, 36 species have been arranged in a natural forest environment that progresses from east to west and shows each species in the correct relative geographical position.
The largest plywood beams in the world have been used by the designers of the Man in the Community pavilion to create a striking pyramid. The box beams, which vary from 2 meters (7 feet) long by 30 centimeters (1 foot) square to 24 meters (80 feet) long by 1.5 meters (5 feet) square (weighing 12 tons), form a series of stacked hexagons reaching 38 meters (124 feet) above the first hexagon. Glue laminated wood was used for the flanges of the beams and approximately 55,740 square meters (600,000 square feet) of Douglas fir plywood, 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, was required, all of which was treated with clear fire-resistant sealer. Common lumber, which has been used extensively in the pavilion, is particularly noteworthy where it has been used in the form of rough sawn boards, 90 × 36 centimeters (3 feet to 14 inches), to form an earth retaining wall around each of the four exhibit rooms found on the inside periphery of the pavilion. The center of the pavilion is covered by a pool of water which is surrounded by the walkways joining the exhibition rooms. The terraced earth walls, designed to support live plants, form a scaled reproduction of the roof structure thereby preserving the central design theme
throughout the pavilion.
All of the Expo service areas A to E have used plywood beams as a supporting roof structure and 2.7-meter 9-foot stressed skin plywood wall panels to support the beams. Each beam web is composed of two adjacent sheets of 5/8-inch (16-millimeter) thick plywood, 60 centimeters (24 inches) deep, and the top and bottom flange members are of 2 × 10 3 and 2 × 4 4 lumber respectively. Two ½-inch (13-millimeter) plywood skins over 4 × 4 5 primary framing and 2 × 4 4 secondary framing form the panels. All of the plywood used, approximately 8,360 square meters (90,000 square feet) on a 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, is Douglas fir and has been treated with a stain finish, or paint in the case of wall panels.
32 × 10 in = 5.1 × 25.4 cm.
42 × 4 in = 5.1 × 10.2 cm.
54 × 4 in = 10.2 × 10.2 cm.
The theme of the Pulp and Paper pavilion is projected in its roof design which is a series of abstract evergreen trees. Each tree was fabricated from 3/4-inch (19 millimeter) tongue and groove Douglas fir plywood and steel framing which has a constant 4.9-meter (16-feet) square base for each tree, but varies in height from 5 to 18 meters (16 to 60 feet). The joints were taped and the plywood sprayed with several different shades of green epoxy paint. It required 9,300 square meters (100,000 square feet) of plywood on a 3/8 -inch (10-millimeter) basis.
The themes of "man the producer" and "man the explorer" are both characterized by massive steel space frame structures covered with giant Douglas fir ½-inch (13-millimeter) plywood shingles resembling fish scales. The shingles have been treated with a wood stain and represent a total usage of 49,500 square meters (533,000 square feet) of Douglas fir plywood on a 3/8-inch (10 millimeter) basis.
The Kaleidoscope pavilion has a peripheral ring of three-sided painted plywood panels representative of a spectrum. Although the quantity of Douglas fir plywood used, 930 square meters (10,000 square feet) on a 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, is not great, considerable preparation was needed. Each panel was covered with a medium density overlay of kraft paper impregnated with resins, to reduce the breakdown of the paint film.
To facilitate participation at Expo by the smaller African countries a complex known as Africa Place was created. The upper wall and roof of the structures are made up entirely of stressed skin panels of ¼-inch (6-millimeter) and 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) Douglas fir plywood which account for 28,000 square meters (300,000 square feet) on a 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis for the project. Exterior panels have been covered with a white neoprene hypalon roofing and interior surfaces with a clear fire-retardant varnish. The plywood funnel design creates a continuous circulation of the interior air by means of the draw developed by the bunsen effect of the natural airstream passing in front of the funnel opening.
The Expo express used approximately 3,700 square meters (40,000 square feet), 3/4-inch (19-millimeter) basis, of noncombustible plywood for decking and a considerable amount of 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) noncombustible plywood in the fabrication of the seats.
It is estimated that exclusive of displays, more than 1,400,000 square meters (15 million square feet), 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, of plywood have been used at Expo.
Rough sawn Douglas fir boards over plywood create an attractive design for the exterior of the Hospitality pavilion. The boards, which are of varying dimensions and have different sides turned outward, will be left in their natural state and permitted to weather. Approximately 50 cubic meters (20,000 fbm) of lumber and 560 cubic meters (6,000 square feet) of Douglas fir plywood were used in the building.
Habitat 67 is presented as one answer to urban redevelopment that provides space, privacy and variety of choice. It is composed of precast concrete units set on 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) plywood floors which are in turn supported by a grid system of 4 × 6 posts, 30 centimeters (12 inclines) long and 106 centimeters (42 inches) apart. Joists of 2 × 4-inch lumber -were laid flat on top of the posts and 7.6 × 7.6-centimeter (3 × 3-inch) diagonal members were toe-nailed to the joists. Mosaic flooring 10 millimeters (3/8 inch) thick was laid over the plywood in 30 × 30-centimeter (12 × 12-inch) sheets. All of the apartment services are in the floor structure rather than the ceiling. In total, the Habitat 67 flooring used 46,500 square meters (500,000 square feet), 3/8 -inch (10-millimeter) basis, of Douglas fir plywood.
The designers of the Man the Provider pavilion have based their roof on an egg-crate pattern built up of parallel glue laminated beams with cross beams placed above. The pattern has been filled out by encasing the beams in plywood and extending the vertical webbing by means of the plywood, -up or down. A two-ply roof with 2-inch (5-centimeter ) spruce decking completes the cover. The roof required approximately 18,600 square meters (200,000 square feet) of Douglas fir plywood, 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, and glue laminated beams up to 24 meters (80 feet) long, 60 centimeters (24 inches) deep and 15 centimeters (6 inches) wide with a maximum free span between the supporting steel posts of 15 meters (50 feet). Heavy-bodied resin stain was used as a finish.
The Atlantic Provinces pavilion has made use of wood products in a variety of ways. A structural roof system combining lumber and plywood is supported by massive 40-meter (130-foot) long composite laminated wood beams with a cantilever of up to 24 meters (78 feet). The total usage of plywood for the roof assembly was 2,800 square meters (30,000 square feet), 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, and about a railway carload of lumber. The transporting of the trusses required three railway cars.
FIGURE 2. - Man in the Community pavilion
FIGURE 3. - The Australian pavilion
Douglas fir plywood has also been used for wall sheeting and railings. The exterior surfaces were treated in an unusual way. The sheeting was covered with an epoxy paste and stone chips of various colors, depending upon the effect desired, were stuck in the paste.
The Western Provinces pavilion is an example of how different wood building materials can be used in combination to achieve a visual concept. In appearance the building depicts the progression from east to west of the topography of the four Western Provinces. British Columbia and the western portion of Alberta are symbolized by a truncated mountain with live trees representative of various western species growing through the open top. The basic structural support for the building comes from a steel compression ring supported by eight natural Douglas fir logs, 14 meters (45 feet) in length, and radiating glue laminated lumber arches. The arches, which are parabolic in shape and up to 23 meters (77 feet) in length, in turn rest on a concrete ring retaining wall and support the roof load from the compression ring to outer perimeter. To develop the near level expanse of roof representative of the prairies, 14 Douglas fir plywood stressed skin panels, 13 meters (44 feet) long, 340 centimeters (11 feet 2 inches) wide and 40 centimeters (16 inches) deep, were used. These panels were some of the largest ever made and each was, by necessity, different in shape so that it would conform to the curvature of the pavilion structure. The upper roof (the mountain portion) was completed by laying 240 plywood stiffened panels, 122 centimeters (4 feet) wide and varying in length from 198 centimeters (6 feet 6 inches) to 488 centimeters (16 feet), directly over the lumber arches. Both the stressed skin panels and the stiffened panels were covered with extra heavy western red cedar shakes to complete a uniform exterior. There were 170 squares of hand-split and resawn shakes with 5-centimeter (2-inch) thick butts used in the roofing and a total of 3,716 square meters (40,000 square feet), 3/8-inch (10-millimeter) basis, of plywood.
Although the Quebec Industries pavilion has not used wood products extensively in any one unit, the quantity of glue laminated beams used is significant and the provision in the design for reuse of the building in a different location is important. The glue laminated beams have been used in a variety of sizes and left exposed to contribute to the diversified form desired for the building complex. Approximately 1,500 meters (5,000 linear feet) of Douglas fir beams were used, the largest of which is 20 meters (66 feet) long, 90 centimeters (36 inches) deep and 30 centimeters (12 inches) wide. All of the beams have been treated with a clear fire-resistant sealer. Since each of the sections is only bolted together at the junctions of the steel columns and channels, the buildings can be easily dismantled into sections and reassembled at a new location. The prefabricated sections were so designed that they can be assembled in any one of five ways to produce one large building or a maximum of five separate smaller buildings. The prefabricated feature also made it possible to complete the building complex in approximately two months.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Shares of the following companies were among those that made notable moves in the U.S. stock market Monday.
Shares of Ascent Solar Technologies Inc., ASTI, +13.21% the Littleton, Colo., developer of thin-film photovoltaic modules, gained 6.5%. It said on Monday it was in talks with a number of investment firms and might replace Bear, Stearns & Co. BSC, +4.82% as lead underwriter of a planned equity offering. Ten days ago, Ascent said that it had filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer common shares that would generate about $80 million before underwriting discounts and costs.
Bank of America Corp. BAC, +1.07% shares were higher. It could report a $6.5 billion first quarter provision to cover potential losses in its home equity and mortgage portfolios, Punk Ziegel & Co. analyst Richard Bove was quoted as saying by Bloomberg News.
Dominion Homes Inc. DHOM shares were slightly higher. It received notice from Nasdaq that its shares will be delisted at the opening of business March 31 since the company failed to regain compliance with minimum market value rules. Dominion doesn't plan to appeal the decision and will seek a listing on the over-the-counter Bulletin Board. The Dublin, Ohio, home builder also said it most recent annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission included a going-concern note from its auditors.
Goodrich Petroleum Corp. GDP, -2.34% shares were higher. It cut its securities-pact position with Bear Stearns Cos. BSC, +4.82% Goodrich had entered a lending agreement in which 3.1 million of its common shares were issued to Bear Stearns International Ltd. with an obligation to return them upon maturity or prepayment of the convertible notes.
Bear Stearns BSC, +4.82% shares surged 89%. The New York Times reported that J.P. Morgan Chase JPM, +1.62% is in talks with the firm and the Fed to increase its offer for Bear Stearns to $10 a share from $2. See full story.
CIT Group CIT, +1.44% shares jumped 35%. It is in talks with overseas banks to obtain funding for its core lending business, a person familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.
Electronic Arts Inc. ERTS shares gained. Chief Financial Officer Warren Jenson will be leaving the company, although he will remain to help with fiscal year-end financial reports and the executive transition. Jenson has been CFOof the Redwood City, Calif., videogame publisher since 2002. The company said it plans to name Jenson's successor soon.
Fremont General Corp.'s FMT, -0.40% shares rallied 32%. Fremont Investment & Loan unit agreed to sell mortgage servicing rights of mortgages currently held in certain securitization trusts to Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Terms weren't disclosed.
Shares of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp., IART, +1.47% the Plainsboro, N.J., developer of surgical implants and medical instruments, moved up. It said Nasdaq informed it that it was out of compliance with the exchange's listing rules. That's because the company hasn't filed its 2007 annual report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on time. And Nasdaq said it might delist the stock unless Integra requests a hearing on the matter. Integra said it will request that hearing, which would postpone any such delisting.
News Corp. NWS, +0.63% shares were higher. Chairman Rupert Murdoch bid to buy Tribune Co.'s Newsday, Crain's NewYorkBusiness.com reported Thursday, citing an industry insider. The article did not elaborate on the bid but noted that the speculation comes amid Tribune's Chief Executive Sam Zell's comments that an advertising downturn is forcing him to consider selling off company assets. News Corp. owns The Wall Street Journal, Barron's magazine, Dow Jones Newswires and MarketWatch.
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. SRZ, -7.69% shares jumped 12%. It filed its Form 10-K for 2006 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A restatement of results reduced its net income by $173 million for all the periods 1996 to 2005. The McLean, Va., provider of assisted living services to the elderly said the 10-K restated audited results for 2004 and 2005 and audited statements for 2006. Net income for 2006 was $20.4 million, or 40 cents a share, on revenue of $1.65 billion.
Synplicity Inc. SYNP shares surged 48%. Synopsys Inc. SNPS, +2.64% will purchase Synplicity for $8 a share, a deal valued at $227 million or about $188 million net of cash acquired. Synplicity closed at $5.32 on Thursday, indicating Synopsys is paying a premium of 50% for the shares. Synopsys, a maker of electronic design-automation software, affirmed its forecast for the year. Synopsys expects the acquisition to add to 2009 earnings.
3Com Corp. COMS shares rose. Its holders approved its merger deal with an affiliate of Bain Capital, even after the deal collapsed. The company will try to obtain a breakup fee from Bain. 3Com is projected to report earnings of 3 cents a share for its fiscal third quarter, according to FactSet Research.
Palm Inc. PALM, -0.74% shares jumped 7.8%. It swung to a third-quarter net loss of $31.5 million, or 30 cents a share, from earnings of $11.8 million, or 11 cents, in the year-earlier period. Excluding charges, the loss was $17 million, or 16 cents a share. Revenue fell 24% to $312.1 million. Analysts were expecting a loss of 14 cents a share on revenue of $315.7 million. See full story
Tiffany & Co. TIF, +5.35% shares rallied 11%. Fiscal fourth-quarter net income fell 16% to $118.3 million, or 89 cents a share, from $140.5 million, or $1.02 a share. The New York luxury-goods retailer posted earnings from continuing operations, excluding non-recurring items, of $168.8 million, or $1.27 a share. A Thomson Financial survey of analysts, on average, projected earnings of $1.21 a share. Sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31 rose 9.8% to $1.05 billion from $958.9 billion. See full story.
Smart Modular Technologies Inc. SMOD shares gained 24%. It reported fiscal second-quarter net income fell to $10.9 million, or 17 cents a share, from $14 million, or 22 cents, a year earlier. Revenue at the memory-modules manufacturer decreased to $159.6 million from $239.1 million. Analysts had expected earnings of 18 cents a share on revenue of $179.9 million.
VMware Inc. VMW, +2.61% shares rose 5.9%. It is investing $100 million in India by 2010, including a new 82,000-square-foot development center in Bangalore. It also said it would double its India-based engineering organization to 1,000 employees over the next two years.
Walgreen Co.'s WAG shares gained 5%. Second-quarter profit rose an above-forecast 5.2% as tighter cost controls and increased sales at stores open more than one year boosted results, the drugstore-chain operator said Monday. See full story.
Marathon Acquisition Corp. MAQ, +4.73% shares slid. It said it would buy 66% of containership firm Global Ship Lease Inc. from CMA CGM S.A. of France, the world's third largest container shipping company. The deal values Global Ship at $1 billion. Marathon, a blank-check company that went public in August 2006, is headed by Michael S. Gross, who was a co-founder of Apollo Management and is now with the Evanston, Ill., hedge fund Magnetar.
Neurogen NRGN shares tumbled 12%. It said late on Saturday that its auditors included a going-concern qualification in its Form 10-K annual report, which it filed with the Securities and Exchange Commisssion. Nasdaq listing rules require companies to publicly report an auditor's opinion containing such a qualification.
Sherwin-Williams Co. SHW, +1.01% shares fell. It lowered its first-quarter and full-year earnings forecast, citing lower domestic sales and higher raw-material costs. See full story.
Wells Fargo & Co. WFC, +1.58% shares were lower. Analysts at Robert W. Baird & Co. downgraded the shares to underperform from neutral on valuation concerns, but kept their $27 price target on the company's shares.


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Where: University of California, Santa Cruz
When: 14-16 July 2016
Who: Anyone who believes that children have a right to learn with nature
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The Children Learning with Nature Institute is an amazing teacher training program that is based on the simple premise that just as children learn best by doing, rather than being shown or told abstractly what to do, adults do as well. The CLN Institute is quite different because more than half of the program is held outdoors, and much of the program is in small group experiential workshops.
The Institute is three full days, it's intense and it will provide an unforgettable experience. Come prepared to get your hands dirty, to play hard and to learn many invaluable skills for working with children. More than 93% of our participants rate the CLN Institute as "Excellent" or "Best Conference Ever" so you know it has to be great.
The skills you will learn are immediately applicable to your work with young children and because you have had an opportunity to experience these activities for yourself you'll have more confidence and understanding in your work with children. We provide you will a myriad of tools for bringing a rich nature experience into children's lives. The activities you experience at CLN are relevant whether your center or school is in a urban setting, the suburbs, or out in a forest.
Workshop topics include: Mud Kitchens; Water Explorations; Fire; Cooking with Children; Ephemeral Art; Infants and Toddlers in Nature; Plant Dyes; Small Worlds & Fairies; Music; Managing Risk in Nature; Designing with Nature; Den Building, and more.
Our team of workshop leaders come from around the world. These are the "best of the best" and they are passionate about working with children. Most of the presentation team is with us for the entire institute so you get a chance to mingle and get to know them, and the other participants over three days. We keep the Institute small by design, limited to no more than 160 participants. Most of the outdoor workshops have only 20-25 attendees so the learning experience is personal and powerful.
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– "Wouldn't it be better if you could wait at least one year?"
– "Wait for what?"
– "To let things… get better. And avoid this radiations thing"
– "Sure, because radiations disappear in just one year? That'd be a pretty wonderful world"
– "Do whatever you want. I just warned you."
– "Warned me with no idea of what you're talking about. I'm going, alone. It's my only chance"
It was March 11th 2011. Me and my father were discussing my future (now past) first trip to Japan while having dinner. With at least a dozen of friends behind telling me "Sure, I'll join you!" and then leaving me alone as usual with the only dream I've ever had, I was angrier yet more convinced than ever to take the final step and face alone the first, real trip of my life.
But my rude words against my father, who said those things in an obvious (and normal, for a parent) state of anxiety, were hiding fear. The fear I saw in those images that morning on TV: Of homeless people searching for their loved ones, of a beautiful coast devastated by the Tsunami, of the fear of a way too dangerous nuclear plant, of the tears in the eyes of people that, no matter what, will never give up and will always rise up and shine brighter than before. I felt extremely bad, more than I could have ever expected. I cried alone in my room while watching news report videos on YouTube over and over again. I felt guilty, because I never reacted this way before or even cried when tragedies like this hit my country, and old piece of earth where a 5.0 magnitude is enough to destroy everything and kill an entire city. I was confused.
But then I realized that it makes no sense to feel guilty. You can't control feelings, and what really matters is what your heart feels, not what it "should" feel. With the Tohoku Earthquake tragedy, I felt like my heart was hit on a soft spot. My Secret Garden, the Wonderland I dreamed for so long, was heavily hit by one of the worst natural disasters the human being ever faced, and I never felt so close to it like that day. I was afraid to lose it.
After many days of confusional news on TV and uncertain statements by the authorities, I realized that nothing on earth could ever destroy the only dream I used to have. Not the people making promises they will never respect. Not the Tsunami. Not the radiations, nor the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Nothing.
But there were also considerations to make. After all, you can't completely ignore such a tragedy. Many friends and people close to me were asking if it was dangerous to go there. My answer was always the same: "I don't know. I don't care". I used to read many discussion on the Internet between people supporting the idea that "Japan was forever lost and it was extremely dangerous" and those who were trying to give scientific explanations to prove the opposite. They looked like senseless wars to me, and I never took a side in these discussion. I read, but never wrote a single word. I'm totally ignorant in these kind of arguments, and I'm definitely the last person on earth that can take part in such a discussion or even reach to a conclusion.
But after all, I didn't need to. Because I already had my simple answer. I drink alcohol, that may give me cirrhosis when I'm old. I smoke cigarettes, which are a cancer guarantee. For five years, there's been an illegal warehouse containing hundreds of toxic substances just 100 metres away from my home. And now I should be worried to go to Japan? Give me a break. I'm not that hypocrite.
And so, on November 7th 2011 I took a plane for the first time and went to Japan alone, where I had the best experience of my life and collected the most beautiful memories I will ever remember until I'm alive. I won and realized my dream, the biggest satisfaction after a life full of delusions. I never felt so good before, not only for the trip itself, but also because with my vacation I gave a little contribute (exactly as any other tourist) to rebuild and make Japan shine brighter than before. And they appreciate it. For real. "We hope to see you again soon!" says a big sign at the Narita Airport, in the departure area. Reciprocal love.
There will never be another country in my life that deserves more love and passion than Japan. I love this country and I love this people, with their wonderful culture and beautiful controversies. And if this means taking a risk, I will show even more love.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Poetry at the Great Grog - October 2008 Report
I was on first and read mainly from the forthcoming The Opposite of Cabbage, due from Salt next year. I imagine they're not always the easiest of poems to take in at a reading, but I made my best attempt to communicate. My setlist:
1. Edinburgh in Summer
2. Everyone Will Go Crazy
3. Derrida
4. Holiday at the New Butlins
5. Fallen Villages of the North
6. Concentration
7. Hospital
8. The Preacher's Ear
9. Preparations for the Final Hour
In place of Alice Howlett, five people each read a poem written by someone else and explained why they liked it. Colin Will, Elizabeth Gold (halfway down the linked page), Ryan van Winkle, Claire Askew, and Margaret Christie took part. They read interesting and entertaining stuff – a success, I think.
Many people know of Hamish Whyte mainly as editor at Mariscat Press and it's true that Hamish has put a lot into Scottish poetry with his editing and publishing activities. A new collection is rare for him, but there's one due on 8th December from Shoestring Press. On the evidence of Sunday evening, it's a must-read. Hamish reads without somersaults and pyrotechnics. He has a quiet, but assured voice. In other words, he lets the poems do the talking. I thought he had some terrific stuff in his set, even better than I had expected.
People had told me that Kei Miller was a brilliant reader and I now know what they mean. It was one of the best readings we've ever had at the Great Grog. Part of it is in the sheer quality of the poems, part of it in the musical sonics, part of it in his presence when reading and the connection he makes with the audience. Fantastic.
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- Claire Askew said...
Rob - I'd be happy to get on board, either with MC-ing or the organising side of things. Just let me know if you need any help.
I thought Sunday night was absolutely brilliant - I loved Kei Miller, he really lit up the room with his poems and his presence. He was one of the most engaging readers I think I've ever seen... glad you invited him.
It was also really interesting to hear the poems other people picked to read in the impromptu open-mic-type situation. Looking forward to seeing more from Colin W next month.
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- BarbaraS said...
So glad it went well for you, Rob and for all the readers. I'd love to have heard Kei Miller - sounds fab! Hope your bruises are fading now!
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- Ms Baroque said...
Rob, I'd have loved to be there fro that - as you may remember I reviewed Kei's latest book last winter and was impressed by his drive, among other things - I can just imagine what he's like when he's reading.
Sounds like the rest of the evening went well too - tis series is well-established now, isn't it! Well done you. And I love your title.
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Please join the Harriman Institute and the the Njegos Endowment for Serbian Studies for a talk with Dr. Krinka Vidaković-Petrov, diplomat, translator, journalist, and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Literature and Arts in Belgrade, Serbia.
Dr. Krinka Vidaković-Petrov is a scholar, professor, diplomat, translator and journalist. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. Currently she is Senior Fellow (Full Professor) affiliated with the Institute of Literature and Arts in Belgrade, Serbia. Her fields of interest are comparative literature and folklore, Hispanic and Jewish Studies, Balkan and Serbian Studies, emigrant culture, Holocaust studies, literary translation, international relations. She is the author of several books, textbooks, numerous contributions published in academic journals in Yugoslavia/Serbia and abroad (Spain, Italy, Israel, UK, USA, France, Poland, Rumania, China, New Zealand). Vidaković-Petrov served as ambassador of Yugoslavia to Israel.


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Eszter asked me to make a card because she finally made it up with her friend. This week she came home and said to me: "Mum, Juliette and I, we are friends again!"
Juliette will get this card on Monday!
I wanted to put our lovely dog, Rozi to the centre of the card and for this I chose Stephanie Barnard Cookie stamp (Birthday4cookie) and dies (Cookie Dies). I stamped Cookie with StazOn Timber Brown ink on white cardstock and I coloured the bow with Ranger Distress Marker (Spun Sugar).
The basic of the card a two side printed cardstock.
On this basic I put a light pink polka dot rectangle from the Sizzix Enchanted set.
I cut out the three layers of the card with the Sizzix Enchanted Framelits Die (659702).
I coloured all the edges with Ranger Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap).
I chose the sentiment from Tim Holtz Simple Saying stamp set and I stamped with Tsukineko Memento Rose Bud.
With this card I'd like to participate the Wednesday Challenge on Simon Says Stamp Blog: Let's Get Sentimental.


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As we near All-Star weekend in Houston, site of George's first All-Star honor — and after a 7-0 week for Boston after missing Rajon Rondo, a streak largely attributed to Pierce — it's the perfect time to check out who you'd want on your squad more. There's no wrong answer here, really, because both are playing as well as they ever have. So, point blank: who ya got? We argue, you decide.
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In debating the merits of Eastern Conference small forwards, the deciding factor is how they match up with No. 6 on the Heat. The road to the Finals goes through the best player in the world, as he plays arguably the best basketball of his career. Knocking off Miami will require a superstar performance from the man guarding LeBron James. While no one will outplay him for an entire seven-game series, the head-to-head matchup can't be a landslide. Despite being 13 years older than Paul George, Paul Pierce is still the better player because of his proven track record against James.
George has had a breakout season as he made the jump from role player to All-Star. His length, athleticism and playmaking abilities create headaches for opposing defenses. His sharp shooting has landed him a spot in the three-point contest at All-Star weekend just a year after being in the dunk contest. He is well on his way to being a household name and perennial All-Star for the rest of the decade.
But don't forget that Pierce has been doing the same things since the turn of the millennium. Ok, maybe not the jumping parts. Despite having the third-worst shooting season of his career, Pierce has taken his game to a higher level since Rajon Rondo's season-ending ACL tear. In the eight games since the injury, Pierce has been the focal point of Boston's offense going for 18.1 ppg, 9.9 rpg and 7.4 apg.
George will find himself on the highlight reels more often, but Pierce will still make the bigger plays. As seen by his game-tying three-pointer to force a third overtime against the Nuggets on Sunday, Pierce's reputation as one of the league's best crunch time scorers is still deserved. Sure, he isn't as consistent as he once was, his case of butterfingers against the Knicks last month among the most notable, but George doesn't have the same pedigree as Pierce in the clutch. Quick, try to name one big shot that George has hit in his two-and-a-half season career. *Crickets*
Pierce's experience is the main reason why he is still the superior player. We know what Pierce can do with his old-man game of pump fakes, pull-up jumpers and pressure shots. For all his skills, George is still very much an unproven commodity. Could he develop into a LeBron stopper, while being a 25 points a night scorer? Yes. But he isn't that yet. We still don't even know how Granger will perform when Danny Granger returns.
It is easy to simply proclaim that the younger, more athletic and exciting player is better than the wily veteran. Reality just doesn't match that argument. A statistical comparison is essentially a wash so it boils down to playing against James. This is where Pierce clearly wins the debate.
He has been a thorn in James' side since he entered the league. The animosity goes back to 2004 when Pierce spit at the Cavs bench during a preseason game. The 2008 playoff duel saw Pierce play James as close as anyone. In 2010, Pierce and the Celtics benefitted from James' phantom elbow injury. While James has knocked the Celtics out of the playoffs the past two seasons, you can bet he would be more concerned about Pierce than George in the playoffs.
— PAUL PALLADINO


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Check out Mathew Jonson's incredible studio on FACT TV
Enjoyed this month's Against the Clock with Mathew Jonson?
The Vancouver-born, Berlin-based producer's 1o-minute session was one of the most hardware-heavy that FACT TV has broadcast to date, and as a companion piece, we got Jonson to show us the ins and outs of his studio. From 1960s drum machines to modular synths – gear freaks, this one's for you.


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RichardDawkins.net's free thinking oasis erupted into anti-clerical bloodlust yesterday at the news that Sir Richard Roberts had written a stern letter to the Royal Society president Martin Rees, asking that Professor Michael Reiss be forced to step down. The letter, which sounds like something from the 19th century German kulturekampf, reads:
We are greatly concerned by the remarks recently made by Professor Michael Reiss, who is currently Director of Education at the RS. We appreciate that there will be a clarification, but the fact that the comments were made in the first place by an official representative of the premier scientific society in the UK, if not the world, is most disturbing…..We gather Professor Reiss is a clergyman, which in itself is very worrisome. Who on earth thought that he would be an appropriate Director of Education, who could be expected to answer questions about the differences between science and religion in a scientific, reasoned way? …..We would urge that Professor Reiss step down, or be asked to step down, as soon as possible.
Leaving aside the ethics of such a move, if Richard Roberts had paid attention to the legal proceedings in this country, he would know that, as a registered charity and a recipient of large sums of public money, the Royal Society comes under the legislation which outlaws discrimination on the grounds of belief or religion. If Martin Rees were to take leave of his senses and force Reiss out for being an Anglican, the Royal Society could be taken to the cleaners at tribunal. Reiss appears to have made no controversial comments and his remarks were simply taken out of context by the media. Intelligent design is simply not on the Law Society's agenda.
This does raise the question of whether ID should be raised in the classroom. I would say yes, for the simple reason that the current curriculum contrives to make Biology one of the dullest subjects in the school calendar. I recall when I was a snotty nosed adolescent, being made to learn about such turgid topics as the Scottish fish farming industry and the human circulatory system, as well as having to take part in some rather dry discussions about global warming and biomes. No wonder I chose to deface my biology textbook with badly scrawled genitalia as a form of escapism. Having reached adulthood I have found that biology is a sexy subject after all and forms the battleground for competing metaphysical worldviews. To enliven proceedings I propose the following. Simply divide the classroom at random into 'Creationist' and 'Darwinian-Fundamentalist' groups, then have the two compete against each other over a number of lesson periods. The task of the creationist camp will be to browse the Internet for irreducibly complex systems and to set up displays showing dinosaurs and human beings living together in blissful harmony. The Darwinian-Fundamentalist group will be asked to write self righteous essays claiming to be an expert on every facet of humanity and praising one another. Pupils will be encouraged to wax lyrical about the 'power of the gene', create evolutionary just-so stories to explain human attributes like love, artistic ability and birdwatching; and to attempt to derive a Judeo-Christian system of ethics from such things like the mating habits of toads. Not only will this add some much needed fun to the proceedings, it will show how symbiotic relationships can arise in nature between two supposedly adversarial organisms; a good example being the Eucharist-desecrating 'Pharyngula' and the lesser peer-reviewed 'Uncommon Descent' which mutually depend on each other for their existence. Without conflict there is no content.
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Teens, the library wants you.
The Washington County Free Library's downtown Hagerstown branch is concerned with a smaller number of teen patrons. In an effort to attract teens, the library has created a teen loft separate from the main floor.
"In an attempt to get the teen generation back into reading, the Hagerstown public library has built a room specifically for teens on our partial second floor," said Lisa Key, circulation supervisor at the Hagerstown library.
The teen loft is actually more of a balcony-type room that looks out over the entire library, with its mix between modern interior design and a retro/late '80s look. The view includes the children's section, the adult section and all the computers in the technology area.


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Book Title: High
Author: LP Lovell
Series: Standalone
Release Date: March 7th, 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance
I'm Blake McQueen, daughter of Miles McQueen: businessman, politician, all around upstanding member of the community.
I'm told that name means something, but well, I've pretty much doused it in petrol, set it on fire, and taken a shit on it for good measure. I like to think of myself as a walking middle finger.
My name is now synonymous with booze, parties, sex, and drugs. I have to read the newspaper in the morning just to see where I was, possibly who I fucked, and judge my state of inebriation based on how much tit or minge is splashed across page five.
Judge me all you like, love me, hate me. I don't give a fuck.
Life's a party and you should never stop dancing.
But even the sweetest of highs has it's low. There is only so high you can go before you fall, and fall I did, right into the arms of the only man that could possibly stop me from crashing and burning. I've always been untouchable. I've never cared enough to be touchable. Until now.
Love is the most destructive drug of all.
Wow! What a great read! I'd read Absolution by the Stevie J Cole and LP Lovell duo and vowed that I'd try both of these authors in their own distinct works. Now I see where the humor came in with Absolution.
High is the story of a young Blake McQueen, the daughter of high ranking Minister of Justice in England. Everything is about appearances for her parents and Blake has long lost her feeling of family loyalty where they are concerned. So she instead throws all caution to the wind and lives a life of complete debauchery- drugs, partying, sex, and anything to get on the front page of papers to stick it to her parents.
To say Blake is one hot mess is a gross understatement. That she survived the timeframe of this book without overdosing or being raped is amazing to me. I worried for her safety. So when she comes face to face with one of her one-night-stands in her friend Felix's office, she begins to think maybe a repeat with the hot as f@ck Rhett Torres may be in order. It's only when her father finds out and demands she stay away from Rhett that her interest is really peaked. Again, any chance to stick it to her dad... And Rhett is no consolation prize. Too bad her drug induced state that night prevents her from remembering the events of their one night stand. Yes, a repeat is definitely in order.
I was kind of taken back when Rhett actually pursued our
complete hot mess lovely Blake McQueen. You'd think this staunch businessman would run the other way. I'm so glad he stuck around because he's just what the doctor ordered for this girl.
If sex is a drug, then he's pure heroin. One hit and I feel addicted in the most destructive way.
Blake broke my heart. On the outside she's this footloose and fancy free party animal but you could tell deep inside she just wanted someone to love her and value her as a person. Constantly being judged by her parents who cared more about public image than their daughter's safety and happiness has really cut deep for her. Can Rhett heal those deep seated wounds?
Rhett- talk about a walking orgasm. Holy smokes. Blake didn't stand a chance. My kindle was smoking, I swear. Gah, if I smoked, I'd be having a
cigarette fag after their sexual escapades.
High was a FANTASTIC journey for me. The flawed heroine crying out for compassion in the worst way and her finding just the right guy to rescue her from herself. It had it all- steam, light angst, and some pretty laugh-out-loud humor. There's a particular scene with body hair removal cream on girlie parts that had me laughing hysterically. And I'll never look at a carton of Ben & Jerry's the same again. The author is a true Brit and I loved all the Britishisms in High. Thanks to my dolly, Katy, for being my British Urban Dictionary in all the naughty words! Now I know what a mirth and a Jonny is!!! And I can't wait to use "wee" in my next trip to the ladies room.
I truly enjoyed every bit of this book and I look forward to more from Ms. Lovell.
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Lauren Lovell is an indie author from England. She suffers from a total lack of brain to mouth filter and is the friend you have to explain before you introduce her to anyone, and apologise for afterwards.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
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She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
LP Lovell's She Who Dares series are all international best sellers.
Lauren loves to hear from readers so please add her on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter.
Visit her website www.lplovell.com.


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Links 19-24 November 2012
- The Good, The Bad, The Elazul: Egypt: A "Civil War" is here.
Interesting speculation on the MB's numbers game in Cairo and governorates.
- Meet Egypt's Mr Mursi: a president without checks and balances
level-headed, comprehensive rundown on #Morsi declaration by @hahellyer
- BBC - Radio 4 iPM - 24/11/2012
BBC's Jehad Mashrrawi on his baby Omar killed this week. "He only knew how 2 smile"
- Raid on Egyptian Island Fuels Discontent With Army, Morsi - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Deadly army raid on Nile island provokes memories of the days of Mubarak:
- Press release: EU should freeze European financial assistance to Egypt
EU should freeze European financial assistance to Egypt: EUMP @MarietjeD66
- Muftah » Freedom of Expression Under Threat – an Open Letter from Ganzeer
- Syrian Refugees Struggle in Egypt - Al-Monitor
Girls marrying for financial support to families.
- Absolute Power: Morsi's Decree Stuns Egyptians - Al-Monitor
Bassem Sabry.
- English text of Morsi's Constitutional Declaration - Ahram Online
- Mali : L'Algérie ne veut pas d'«une guerre dans son voisinage immédiat»
- Ghozlan: Morsi Constitutional Declaration in Line with Popular Will and Revolutionary Demands - Ikhwanweb
- Day after president brokered Gaza truce, Egypt's Brotherhood leader slams peace with Israel - The Washington Post
- Behind the scenes of Israel's decision to accept Gaza truceIsrael News - Haaretz Israeli News source.
Egypt Leader and Obama Forge Link in Gaza Deal - NYTimes.com
Obama-Morsi love-in! Important, all jokes aside.
- Google's 'Arabic Web Days' to Boost Arabic Web Content
- Egypt to import Turkish-made aerial drones: Report - Ahram Online
- Laura Ingraham Misses Egyptian Dictator Hosni Mubarak | Crooks and Liars
- Guidance Bureau instructs Brotherhood leaders to refrain from provocative statements | Egypt Independent
aka the "Essam al-Erian rule"
- Jordanian Tremors: Illusive Consensus, Deepening Discontent
ECFR Memo on Jordan unrest. [PDF]
- Turkey's anti-evolutionist showgirls | Dazed Digital
The weirdest thing I've seen in a while.
- When the Smoke Clears in Gaza : The New Yorker
Towards one state.
- The Long Road To A Moderate Hamas | The New Republic
Nathan Brown.
- The tragic fate of Sinai's dual-nationals - Ahram Online
Reposting this by our friend Nabil Shawkat.
- Rights group: Egypt has arrested more than 300 children, tried many as adults in past year - The Washington Post
- Egypt Pays Less Than Spain for Euros as IMF Talks Persist - Businessweek
Egypt, still #toobigtoofail apparently.
- BBC News - Gaza crisis: Israel ground invasion plan 'on hold'
- BBC News - Egypt rights groups and ElBaradei denounce Mursi decree
- From Bad Cop to Good Cop: The Challenge of Security Sector Reform in Egypt | Brookings Institution
- BBC News - Syria Islamist fighters in Aleppo reject new opposition
Guess who wasn't invited (to Aleppo either for that matter)
- Top 25 Airlines Condé Nast Traveler
Can't believe Egypt Air did not make it.
- Gulf states plan fresh arms spending - FT.com
GCC buys more insurance with Western mil-ind complex.
- Washington warily watches emerging new Egypt - POLITICO.com
Meanwhile, Cairo still afraid of old US.
- Iraq PM warns Kurd security forces to stay put
Meanwhile in Iraq...
- Bolstering the Constitutional Declaration to Strengthen Transitional Governance in Libya | Atlantic Council
- All local council elections set to be banned until after permanent Constitution is ratified | Libya Herald
- Stop pretending the US is an uninvolved, helpless party in the Israeli assault on Gaza | Glenn Greenwald | Comment is free
- "No" to constitution establishing political and theocratic tyranny; Egyptian rights groups reject draft constitution
- The Politics of Trains
On the Manfalot train disaster.
- Colonial Experiments in Gaza
Israel's colonial experiments in #Gaza: a 'bloody ritual' to demonstrate mastery
- Gulf States Rethink Ties to Muslim Brotherhood - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East


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William C. Thomas, Senior Principal Manager Project Management
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Although the task was challenging, all of the requirements of the paint process were fulfilled and the end result is a welcome upgrade. Given the unique design of our building, the mobilization was a tremendous obstacle as the number of scaffolding and swing stage changes was likely four times what a similar size structure would total. Without hesitation, I recommend Finishing Chicago professionals to handle your building's facade, painting or restoration needs.
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Dear readers, imagine the following scene. I actually posted this as a quick status update on my Facebook page, and then when I got deeper into it I realized it was fodder for another totally trivial and nonsensical blog post.
You're welcome! Happy to oblige, as always, in keeping you up to date on the lesser-known and totally irrelevant aspects of life in Rome.
Ok, so, yes. The scene. Me and my son in his bedroom as he attempts to select his bedtime story from the masses of English books my mom has thankfully supplied us with from the States. It's not easy, folks. Phineas and Ferb? Sponge Bob? Iron Man? What would you do to choose?
Well. My son, like any other astute almost-six-year-old, went for the tried and true method of the "counting rhyme."
You know the counting rhyme, right? When you have to pick something as a kid, so you do that thing where you start to recite a totally incomprehensible little ditty that, once you get to the last word in the sequence, has you pointing at your choice?
When I was a kid in the States it was "eenie meenie miney mo." Because Wikipedia is the font of all knowledge (despite the fact that the people who monitor and police it are anal-retentive robots who should be destined to an eternity in a boiling kettle of hot oil watched over by Lucifer himself, and no I haven't had articles thrown out by them for lack of third-party sources, why do you ask?), you can find the entire text of that one here. It's a harmless little chant about performing the super-human feat of catching a tiger by its toe, but humanitarily letting it free if it protests. Honestly, to me that works just fine.
So, imagine my surprise when, as I let the contents of my son's Italian counting rhyme waft into my over-tired ears, I seemed to hear the following phrase: "facevano l'amore con la figlia del dottore."
Me: "Hey Vince! Did you just say 'they were making love with the doctor's daughter'!?"
V, laughing: "Yeah!"
Now. My son is nearly six, so he wouldn't know the physiological implications of the phrase "making love" any more than he'd understand the mechanical implications of a double-clutch transmission. I, however, was intrigued and amused. A childhood counting rhyme involving illicit sex with the doctor's daughter? Oh, come now. That's just too fun to pass up.
Because of the fact that I couldn't for the life of me figure out the damn name of the song, and because of the fact that at age six, my son is already inexpressibly mortified by any and all of my behaviors (I don't blame him), when I tried to sing it so that he'd correct me and tell me the right name, he just kept yelling at me: "Stop it mom! That's not how it goes!!!"
Me: "Biki chiki coco??" "Barba cooko cacki?" You get the idea.
Even Google wouldn't help me, not even that super handy-dandy autocorrect that usually is underlined and hyperlinked right up top for you when you type "How do you spell mispell?" and it says "Did you mean 'how do you spell misspell?'" and you're like "That's what I'm asking YOU, Google!"
Yeah, so barba cheeky cooky cokey didn't produce anything. But I had an ace up my sleeve. I had THE DOCTOR'S DAUGHTER BEING NAUGHTY. So I typed in "facevano l'amore con la figlia dell'dottore" and you better believe how much I, in the illustrious words of the Google search button, "felt lucky."
So, the song is called AMBARABA' CICCI' COCCO'.
But the best part of the song? The best part of the song, folks, is WHO exactly is MAKING LOVE with the doctor's daughter. Have a look-see for yourself:
"Ambarabà ciccì coccò
tre civette sul comò
che facevano l'amore
con la figlia del dottore
il dottore si ammalò
ambarabà ciccì coccò!"
Ambarabà ciccì coccò
Three owls on the nightstand
Making love
with the doctor's daughter
the doctor got sick
ambarabà ciccì coccò!
The doctor got sick? Yeah, I'll sure bet he did!
Oh, love. And when I tried to tell my son: "Hey there son, when I was a kid (I walked uphill both ways to school, etc.) we used to sing "Eenie meenie miney mo, catch a tiger by the toe," he's like "Moooommmmm…."
It's hopeless. My kids are destined to a life of utter and eternal embarrassment. I feel for them. I really do. But not as much as I feel for the poor doctor. What kind of upbringing is that, anyways? Mah!
Oh my God. No. There is a very detailed and involved etymological analysis of said counting rhyme. If you're brave, and you speak Italian, go forth and learn about it. That one there is a blog post. But, you can really thank linguist Vermondo Brugnatelli for revealing the mystery.
You know, now that I think of it, I really should have named my first-born Vermondo. That is just spectacular.
Last trivial piece of trivia, if you're still holding on reading here: Umberto Eco wrote an entire semiotic essay on this and other tantalizing topics, which in Italian is part of a collection of essays titled Il Secondo Diario Minimo, but which has been partially translated into English in the form of How to Travel With Salmon and Other Essays. Because I do not have aforementioned book, I cannot confirm for you whether or not the collection contains the story. But, traveling with salmon sounds fun too.
OH MY GOD, do you see how exciting it is to question things in life? You can start with bestiality and end with Umberto Eco. Life is beautiful, folks, is it not?


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These Amazing Facts About Our Earth Will Blow Your Mind (Interestingawesome.blogspot.com)
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Earth is our home planet. And is the only planet in our solar system known to harbor life. Earth is the third planet from the Sun and it is the only planet in our solar system not to be named after a Greek or Roman deity. Earth can be studied with the aid of spacecraft, books and of course, with the internet. Earth is made up of complex, interactive systems that are often unpredictable. Air, water, land, and life including humans combine forces to create a constantly changing world that we are striving to understand. So we began to search an answers for our burning questions about mother Earth. Scientists around the world have discovered many things about our planet by working together and sharing their findings. Some facts are well known, some are mysteries, some are mind blowing, and some are true but hard to believe. So take a little journey with us because we are going to highlight some of the best, amazing true facts about our world. This is the 2nd part of the post,Awesome Facts About Earth (Part 1).
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- The surface we walk on is recycled. Earth's rock cycle transforms igneous rocks to sedimentary rocks and then to metamorphic rocks and back again.
- Auroras very beautiful and sometimes weird. The atmosphere is responsible for auroras that occur when solar wind particles hit atoms in the upper atmosphere of the Earth, thereby creating beautiful views of light. Red and blue auroras are created by the excitation of nitrogen atoms, whereas green auroras and brownish-red auroras are from the excitation of oxygen.
- Every day our planet Earth is showered with dusts from space. On a daily basis, around 100 tons of interplanetary material usually in the form of dusts drifts down to the Earth's surface. However, the tiniest particles are released by comets as their ices vaporize near the sun.
- There are around 22,000 man-made objects orbiting the Earth that are nearly 10 cm or even large. Around 5% of it comprises of functioning satellites and 8% of it comprises of sent rockets whereas the rest 87% of it comprises of fragments and inactive satellites.
- 99% of earth's gold lies in the core which is enough to form a 1.5 foot coat around the surface of the earth. The temp of earth's core is as hot as the surface of the sun i.e. 5500 C/9900 F. A solid Iron ball around 1500 miles wide sits at the center of the earth and the pressure is so high that the iron cannot melt.
- Earth's North Pole is moving. The magnetic North Pole is moving 10 miles per year northwards. Ultimately, our magnetic poles will be reversed but that's an event thousands of years away.
- The longest mountain range on Earth is actually underwater. It is called the mid ocean ridge system. It stretches for 80,000 km all around the world and is nearly 20 times longer than the longest range on the surface, the Andes Mountains. Not only that, the whole thing is completely volcanic.
- Build up from millions of tiny polyps, coral reefs are the largest living structures on the planet Earth. And when we say large we mean visible from space large! They also hold the highest density of life on earth, even more than rainforests.
- The oceans cover around 70 percent of Earth's surface, yet humans have explored just 5 percent of it. These oceans hold over 20 million tons of gold. But it is so dilute that a liter of seawater contains approximately 13 billionths of a gram of gold. If we could get all of it, then each person on Earth could have 9 pounds of gold.
- Northernmost (and Largest) National Park is the world's largest and most northerly national park. It covers an area of 972,001 sq km (375,000 sq mi) and would be the 31st largest country in the world.
- Sakha Republic in Russia's Far East is the largest subnational governing body by area in the world at 3,083,523 sq kilometers (1,190,555 sq mi). It is the eighth largest territory in the world and is larger than Argentina and just smaller than India.
- The Oceanic Pole Of Inaccessibility, is defined as the place in the ocean that is farthest from land. It lies at in the South Pacific Ocean 2688km from the nearest lands.
- The remotest island in the world is Bouvet Island an uninhabited and small Norwegian island in the South Atlantic Ocean. The nearest land is the uninhabited Queen Maud Land, Antartica. over 1,600 km (994 mi) away to the south. The nearest inhabited land is Tristan da Cunha 2,260 km (1,404 mi) away.
- The remotest "major" (pop. >500,000) city in the world is Honolulu, Hawaii. There are no settlements within 3800 km of Honolulu having population larger than 50,000.
- The ice sheet over Antarctica is so heavy that it causes the bulge on our planet. The sheet is larger in area that the USA and measures over two miles in thickness, and in being so insanely massive, it has actually pushed the land mass that is Antarctica below sea level.
- In August 2011, scientists discovered an underground river located 4000 m below the Amazon river. It is around 6000 km long and its width ranges from 200 km to 400 km (The Amazon is 6400 km long and has width ranging from 1 km to 100 km). It is called Hamza after the name of its discoverer Valiya Hamza.
- The current record holder for the Wettest place on Earth is the cluster of hamlets known as Mawsynram in India. The result is an astonishing average annual rainfall of 11,871 mm (467.35"). Even the world's biggest statue, Rio de Janeiro's 30m tall Christ the Redeemer, would be up to his knees in that volume of water.
- Antarctica is the highest, driest, and coldest continent on Earth.
- Earth is referred to as the BLUE PLANET. WHY? Because from space, the oceans combined with our atmosphere make our planet look blue.
- The World's largest hot desert is the Sahara in North Africa, at over 9,000,000 km², it is almost as large as the United States.
- Only 11 percent of the earth's surface is used to grow food.
- About 70% of the world's fresh water is stored as glacial ice.
- The total surface area of the Earth is 197 million square miles.
- Lightning does not always create thunder. In April 1885,
five lightning bolts struck the Washington Monument during a thunderstorm, yet
no thunder was heard.
- One-tenth of the Earth's surface is always under the cover of ice. And almost 90 per cent of that ice is to be found in the continent of Antarctica.
- It takes about 63,000 trees to make the newsprint for the average Sunday edition of The New York Times.
- The air at the summit of Mount Everest, 29,029 feet is only a third as thick as the air at sea level.
- The fastest speed a falling raindrop can hit you is 18mph.
- The Earth is the densest planet in the Solar System. The average density of the Earth is approximately 5.52 grams per cubic centimetre.
- The Earth is, in fact, not really round. It is called an oblate spheroid meaning it's slightly flattened on the top and bottom poles.
- If you could evaporate all the water out of all the oceans and spread the resulting salt over all the land on Earth, you would have a five hundred-foot layer coating everything.
- The Andes Mountain range in South America is 4,525 miles long and ranks, as the world's longest(above the sea level). Second Longest: The Rockies; Third: Himalayas; Fourth: The Great Dividing Range in Australia; Fifth: Trans-Antarctic Mountains.This is a picture of Andes Mountain range.
- If you drilled a tunnel straight through the Earth and jumped in, it would take you about 42 minutes to get to the other side.
- Moon approximately 4.53 billion years ago is the subject of ongoing research. The working hypothesis is that it formed by accretion from material loosed from Earth after a Mars -sized object, named Theia, impacted Earth. In this scenario, the mass of Theia was approximately 10% of that of Earth.
- Estimates on how much longer Earth will be able to continue to support life range from 500 million years , to as long as 2.3 billion years .
- Earth's internal heat comes from a combination of residual heat from planetary accretion (about 20%) and heat produced through radioactive decay (80%). The major heat-producing isotopes within Earth are potassium-40 , uranium-238 , uranium-235 , and thorium-232 .
- At the center, the temperature may be up to 6,000 °C (10,830 °F), and the pressure could reach 360 GPa . And that temperature is equal Sun's surface temperature.
- The fastest-moving plates are the oceanic plates, with the Cocos Plate advancing at a rate of 75 mm/year and the Pacific Plate moving 52–69 mm/year. At the other extreme, the slowest-moving plate is the Eurasian Plate, progressing at a typical rate of about 21 mm/year.
- The deepest underwater location is Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean with a depth of 10,911.4 m.
- In total about 487 people have visited outer space and reached orbit as of 30 July 2010, and, of these, twelve have walked on the Moon. Much more than you imagined? And the farthest that humans have travelled from Earth is 400,171 km, achieved during the Apollo 13 mission in 1970.
- 25 Fascinating Facts About Earth's Atmosphere, Interesting Facts About Earth's Atmosphere
- Fascinating Facts You Don't Know #2
- 40 Fascinating Facts About Human's Body You Must Know #2
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Check out the latest from Sky High Entertainment the 65th installment of the Red Hot Fetish Collection series! Featuring the hottest fetish action from Japan!
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