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The Formation of New Social Conventions in Early America
2011, Vol. 3 No. 02 | pg. 1/2 | »
Early American society experienced moments of great change, politically, economically and socially. With the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans shattered previous paradigms of political thought, providing the opportunity for a new form of government to emerge from the ruins of tyrannical oppression. The founding fathers set up this new republic to be, simply put, a government for the people, by the people. This atmosphere of revolution and self-determination extended itself from the political arena to the social arena−Americans began to question longstanding social practices they had carried over from Great Britain. The creation of a new republic led to the concept of a new republican selfhood, in which Americans reevaluated their identity and existing social practices. As a result, Americans began to disregard previous social norms, creating wholly new American ideals of social order. In effect, the infant nation created a new version of self.
Three men who typified this new break in social practices were Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and William Cooper. Each of these men made a significant break from existing social practices in their own way and to varying extents. Benjamin Franklin, American intellectual and diplomat, made a break from existing systems of patrilineage and general social advancement−one could argue that he was one of the first self-made Americans. Theorizing on society, Thomas Jefferson questioned the existing social hierarchy, challenging both social standing and notions of race in society. Finally, William Cooper strongly desired to move from his humble beginnings as a Quaker to become a member of the gentry, a seemingly lofty task. While all three did effect some change from past social practices to a certain extent, each did so to varying levels of success, reflected both by their achievements during their time and by modern American conceptions of each man.
Arguably one of the most revered of the Early Americans, history remembers Benjamin Franklin as a highly talented and gifted individual, who served as statesman, inventor, intellectual, publisher, among other achievements. Considered to be an example of the quintessential American intellectual, Franklin overcame humble beginnings to establish himself as a genuine member of the upper class and intellectual elite. One can view Franklin to be the first self-made American; Franklin shattered notions of patrilineal inheritance by proving that he did not require his father or any other familial help to succeed. During his lifetime, society functioned in a patrilineal manner, a common practice originating in Great Britain−sons expected to inherit money, land, or titles from their fathers; this inheritance served as a springboard from which to attain greater success. Franklin had no such foundation. In his autobiography, he notes his lack of any sort of inheritance by detailing his family tree: he was the last son of his father, Josiah, who in turn was the last son of Franklin's grandfather, Thomas.1 In order for Franklin to succeed as an individual, he clearly had to overcome his humble beginnings and lack of any inheritable aid−his success indicates a significant break from prior social practices.
Franklin seized upon every opportunity to move upward socially, even shedding bonds with his family to continue his ascent of the social ladder. First working for his father and subsequently his brother,2 Franklin left Boston in search of a way to attain success without the help of his family. From here, Franklin joined a ship at the age of 17,3 helping out until he decided to settle briefly in Philadelphia.4 In Philadelphia, he began to make both political and intellectual connections−this ability to make relationships with important individuals becomes a central facet of Franklin's success. For example, in Philadelphia, Franklin impressed the colonial governor, William Keith; this link led Keith to offer Franklin money to start a printing shop.5 Despite circumstances not working out for Franklin, this example demonstrates Franklin's ability to scale the social ladder without the assistance of his family. In a world built upon familial links, Franklin, who lacks any such ancestral aid, made his own connections simply through the virtue of his persona.
Franklin further demonstrates his ability to foster relationships in his attempts to become an intellectual. He began by mastering reading and writing by studying The Spectator,6 eventually formed a discussion group with British intellectuals,7 and created a library in Philadelphia solely for the purpose of improving self-education.8 These connections, while also enlarging Franklin's social circle, also proves Franklin's value for self-improvement through self-education; Franklin believed that if he became an intellectual, he would more easily accepted as he moved socially upward. By leaving Boston and shedding the bonds to his family and offsetting his humble beginnings through self-education, Franklin was able to successfully ascend socially, which he remarks upon at the beginning of his autobiography, stating that he "... emerg'd from the Poverty & Obscurity in which I was born & bred, to a State of Affluence & some Degree of Reputation…"9 Franklin's self-approval is reflected in modern American society's admiration and reverence for Benjamin Franklin, the first self-made American.
In 1786, Thomas Jefferson, in letters to his love interest Maria Cosway, wrote of a conversation between his head and his heart upon leaving Paris. Jefferson's letter detailed the struggle between his head and his heart, representing the conflict between reason and passion. The letter argued about the heart's tendency to incite revolutionary thinking; in fact, just as Jefferson's passion led him to start a relationship with Cosway, so too did Jefferson's heart incite revolutionary and inquisitive thinking on conventions of social hierarchy and racism. A significant question that underscored the formation of the new republic was the potential for an aristocracy, a concept stemming from the nobility of Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson questioned the concept of a hereditary aristocracy by detailing the notion of a "natural aristocracy"−one in which individuals who were virtuous enough to make important decisions and hold a higher place in society would be automatically selected. In a letter to John Adams dated October 1813, Jefferson notes that the "form of government is the best which provides the most effectually for a pure selection of these natural aristoi into the office of government…"10 Apparently, Jefferson's passionate side questions attainability of gentility; Jefferson seems to believe that a natural aristocracy, one in which the government naturally selects individuals for nobility, is preferable to an inherited aristocracy, in which individuals gain titles through familial connections. The institution of a natural aristocracy has the potential to revolutionize the social hierarchy−no longer would the upper classes be ruled exclusively by those who inherited wealth, virtuous and upright citizens could ascend into the elite classes, purely on their own merit.
Jefferson's disregard for existing social hierarchy is also evident in the case of the Mammoth Cheese. On New Years, 1802, then-President Jefferson was given a 1235 pound piece of cheese from Massachusetts Dairy Farmers who came to visit the open White House. Jefferson, not accepting gifts, refused to take the cheese for free and instead paid two hundred dollars for the cheese. This curious event demonstrates many facets of Jefferson's reconsideration of existing social hierarchy, in this case the one that exists in representative politics. First, the concept of an open White House equalizes the leader, President Jefferson, with the constituents, the Massachusetts Dairy farmers who have come to visit the President. Furthermore, by insisting on paying, Jefferson establishes that the President is an ordinary citizen and not a monarch deserving of lavish gifts. Once again, Jefferson revolutionizes the social hierarchy of the time; in this case, he narrows the wide social gap between the citizens of the United States and the President.
In addition to questioning the notion of aristocracy, Jefferson questions African and enslaved persons' position in the new republic. Jefferson, a Virginian plantation owner, appears to have struggled with notions of race for quite some time. In his Notes on the State of Virginia, written in 1781, he speculated on the possibility of the termination of slavery, stating that the possibility of emancipation existed if blacks are removed from America, as retaining the Black people for labor would lead to " the extermination of the one or the other race."11 These musings on emancipation resurrect themselves in the Rough Draft of the Declaration of Independence−perhaps considered Jefferson's masterpiece−where he notes that, in encouraging the enslavement of Africans, King George has "waged cruel war against human nature itself."12 From these documents, one can draw the conclusion that Jefferson questioned the very idea of slavery and its role in American society, both before and after the creation of the United States. Such revolutionary thinking demonstrates a significant break with social practices of the past on Jefferson's part, however, his actions demonstrate that he did not do much to counter the status quo. Jefferson owned slaves throughout his life and only freed about 10 percent of them upon his death−a significant portion of this tenth included his progeny with Sally Hennings, a slave with whom he had an affair.13 Furthermore, as a plantation owner in colonial Virginia, Jefferson obviously had membership in the wealthy elite−countering his desire for the notion of a natural aristocracy. While in theory Jefferson made a significant break with past social conventions dealing with aristocracy and racism, in practice Jefferson seems to have made little headway.
Similar to Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, William Cooper also upset existing social practices during his lifetime. Cooper's attempt to enter the gentry deeply reflects Franklin's attempt to move upward socially, with a few key differences. Cooper, born second of three sons to Quaker parents, started his life in poverty, with nowhere to go socially but upwards.14 In order to begin his ascendance into the gentry, a position which he deeply desired, Cooper married a woman with considerable wealth, Elizabeth Fenimore.15 This union was the first step in Cooper's plans to rise to the top of the social ladder, and any subsequent moves he made were carefully calculated to propel Cooper into the aristocracy. For example, after successfully beginning the settlement of Cooperstown, Cooper took over the development of the Beech Woods, an area of land in northeast Pennsylvania.16 Alan Taylor notes that this arrangement was only to "prove his [Cooper's] worth to an elite audience in Philadelphia…" 17 It seems that the majority of Cooper's actions intended to impress his contacts in the gentry, with the hopes to one day gain acceptance into their ranks. This calculated climb into the gentry represents a significant difference in the methods that William Cooper and Benjamin Franklin employed to increase their social status; while Franklin's actions had the by-product of impressing members of the aristocracy−such as William Keith, Cooper's actions were taken only with the expectation that members of the aristocracy would be observing and would be impressed by Cooper. As Alan Taylor states, Cooper's actions were meant "to bring..[him]…to the attention of the Republic's preeminent gentlemen."16 Cooper's overeagerness to become a member of the elite class ends up leading him into ruin; Taylor notes that Cooper tries to please too many members of the aristocracy by agreeing to take on more responsibilities, eventually leading to his own social downfall.18
Another key difference that marks Cooper's break with social convention from Franklin's deals with their respective self-education. As mentioned previously, Franklin valued self-education as a way to increase one's social standing−Cooper failed to employ the same means. Cooper remained unable to write correctly throughout his life14−this inability to write grammatically marked Cooper as pseudo-aristocrat, something that followed him throughout his life. Furthermore, when Cooper did self-educate, reading an unusual selection of books from the Library, Taylor notes that Cooper's selections indicated an "old-fashioned, backward-looking quality to the gentility that Cooper acquired."19 One can conclude that Cooper self-educated only to convey the impression that he was an actual member of the gentry, but not to actually enter the gentry class. This contrasts Benjamin Franklin's methods of self-education; Franklin self-educated in order to be accepted into the gentry and participate in active intellectual discussion.Continued on Next Page »
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LONG NECK, Del. - Chris Sweeney is like many residents in the Malone's Marina community of Long Neck.
He's a boater, a fisherman and a family man.
But now, he's a petitioner against an oyster farm movement."I'm worried that the way of life down here, it's not going to be the way it used to be," said Sweeney.
Within the next week, the Delaware Aquaculture Act is expected to be introduced in the House of Representatives. In a month, it could be adopted. After weeks of phone calls and a circulating petition, Rep. Ruth Briggs King (R) decided a town hall-style meeting was in order. "I want to wait and hear from my constituents about their concerns so I can voice those and represent on the issues," said Rep. King. Among those issues, the possibility of expanding the farm beyond the already proposed 261 acres. If a bill is passed, the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays plans to ask for a permanent cap on leased areas. "The report contains recommendations for where aquaculture would best be located in the Inland Bays to minimize conflicts with existing water uses," said executive director Chris Bason.But folks like Sweeney remain skeptical.
"What's going to be there for my son, grandson?" asked Sweeney. "In my opinion, Wawa didn't start out to make one store. McDonald's didn't want one hamburger.
"When it's all about the dollar, it's all about the dollar."
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Alumni-owned cleaning service depends on customer satisfaction to keep quality and profits high
When Ron Holt bought a cleaning business in Pensacola, Fla., a decade ago, he admits he had no idea what he was getting into.
Over time, however, he realized the typical business model in the cleaning industry was "upside down." Employees were paid a set fee for their work, whether they did a good job or not. Clients could complain if they were dissatisfied but had little input over the quality of the cleaning.
So Holt (BA '97) devised a new model, one in which clients rate their level of satisfaction with the service after each cleaning. Employees are compensated based on the client ratings, which are submitted through an online survey.
"It changed the mindset of the employees," says Holt (BA '97), whose company, Two Maids & A Mop, now has 12 locations in five states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. "When the employees come in for the day's work the first thing they ask is what their feedback was from the previous day."
The company has more than 150 employees, all of whom understand that it's the client feedback that determines their compensation, he says. Ninety percent of them earn the top pay every single paycheck.
"Most employees are concerned about how [the feedback] affects their paychecks," he says.
In addition to happier clients, Holt says he's seen a culture shift in the business. Most employees are no longer career cleaning people, he says. They tend to be younger and more motivated, looking at the business as a short-term way to make money while they get an education or build a career. Though employees stay with the company for a shorter period of time, they tend to be more professional, Holt says.
The business has grown tremendously in the past four years, he says.
Two Maids & A Mop has made the UGA Alumni Association's list of fastest growing Bulldog businesses twice since it began in 2010. In 2013, the company was ranked 13th, up from 57th in 2012. In the coming months, Holt says he expects to grow further as he begins to franchise the brand.
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Roughly 52% of the world's population is under 30. What is best way to harness the energy and ideas of youth?
Working for a youth development organization we are always looking for ideas about how to engage young people and create programs to effectively involve youth in their own development. Our cornerstone is peer to peer non-formal education. We believe youth innovation drives change.
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Robin Patin 10+Jan 18 2012: I believe the best way is to encourage people under 30 to make important changes to the world is to help them find their passions and talents and design a career (that can provide financially) centered around those passions and talents.
Each day when someone gets out of bed to go to a job they don't like or don't perform well in, its a waste of human potential. We need to harness the full force of human potential by encouraging young people to find their purpose and contribution to the world.
Jan 21 2012: This is completely 100% on the money. You need to find something you're passionate about. Channeling Steve Jobs, but if you're not passionate about what you're doing you will never be happy.
I run my own organization, Empowering Students, where we try to find students organizations they can get passionate about and also get involved with. If you find somewhere to volunteer that you're genuinely interested in, you will never regret your time there.
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A BAE Systems Regional Aircraft regional jet is flying over Asia to improve understanding of how equatorial rain forests influence climate change. The BAe 146 atmospheric research aircraft (146ARA) is being used at Kota Kinabalu in a four-week operation supporting academic research into the way emissions from vegetation effect concentrations of ozone and methane. Researchers will check results against current scientific models with an eye toward enhancing climate-change predictions.
The 146ARA, which began life as the first 146-100 and was subsequently used in 146-300 development, flies at heights ranging from "tree-top level" up to 26,000 feet. Scientists from UK universities and research agencies use on-board equipment to measure the photochemical composition of reactive trace gases and particles for comparison with data gathered at the Malaysian Meteorological Department's 330 ft-high global atmospheric watch station in the forest at Bukit Atur, Sabah.
BAeRA said the 146ARA flies some 500 hours a year on scientific research work. British operator Directflight flies the aircraft under a contract to the manufacturer.
Britain's natural environment research council and the UK Meteorological Office (UKMO) task the aircraft, mainly in response to university or UKMO bids. Research programs are implemented by the UK Facility for airborne atmospheric measurements, which arranges with BAeRA to install mission-specific equipment. For example, upon return from Malaysia later this month, the 146ARA will be fitted with a Buck hygrometer to measure atmospheric dew and frost points.
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A guide to checking broadband speeds
It can become very annoying when you see a poster with "up to 20Mbps" or up to 50MBps" broadband speeds advertised.
Naturally, intrigued by the superfast broadband internet plastered all over the ads, you call up and sign up for the broadband package waiting to get connected and stream HD video undisputedly, play online video games or even download content in moments.
Unfortunately, it has been estimated that the average speeds in the UK are a measly 6.2MBps, according to a recent report.
However, if you think your broadband speeds are glorious, or equally you might think they are appalling, you can check what they really are using innovative web-based tools, otherwise known as speed checkers.
Speed checkers will give you a good idea as to what exactly is your current speed, without any "up to" points.
These tools will let you know exactly what you are paying for to your broadband provider.
If you want to get a figure which would be as accurate as possible, it is advised you close any other websites you might be visiting, switch off your downloading software for a moment and quit any other tasks your machine might be executing.
Once your computer is Internet activity and task-free, you can start inspecting your broadband speeds.
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This was delicious - I would recommend putting the onions with the round outside down so that when it caramelizes you can just peel off the outside layer. Great flavors and perfect with rice crackers!
Roasted Sweet Onion Dip
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Serve this dip with gluten-free rice crackers or mixed fresh vegetables. Making the recipe a day ahead allows the flavors to meld.
Yield: Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 66
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated fat: 0.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Carbohydrate: 10.3g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 308mg
- Calcium: 42mg
- 2 large Vidalia or other sweet onions, peeled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 whole garlic head
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°.
- 2. Place onion in a large bowl; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate cloves). Wrap in foil. Place onion and foil-wrapped garlic on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Chop onion. Separate garlic cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
- 3. Combine onion, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sour cream, parsley, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is ideal. Those lemon-shaped plastic bottles do contain real juice, but after it's reconstituted and mixed with preservatives, the taste is notably off, not fresh, a bit harsh and thin. It lasts for months but doesn't really add that divine fresh-lemon essence.
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- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Gluten-Free, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Roast
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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Hear about over 25 years of resistance and humanitarian work of the Middle East Children's Alliance. A video by S. Smith Patrick.
20 Years Of MECA
Short documentary about the Middle East Children's Alliance (www.MECAforPeace.org) marking their 20th anniversary. The documentary features Founder and Director Barbara Lubin, Board member Osha Neumann, Co-founder of Ibdaa Cultural Center Ziad Abbas, as well as other MECA board members, staff, beneficiaries.
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Children who witnessed war on Gaza continue to suffer psychological damage. The Middle East Children's Alliance supports "Let Them Play and Heal," a program in Gaza that's helping tens of thousands of children cope with trauma and grief through art, music, dance and drama activities; making referrals to therapists; distributing pamphlets about coping with the psychological impact of war; and training for mothers to help their extended families.
Israel's war on Gaza almost two years ago killed at least 1,400 Palestinians - including more than 300 children according to human rights groups.
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The video website that has transformed pop culture is making a surprise announcement.
YouTube is known as a trailblazing forum, but now the website is taking a page out of television's book in hosting a music awards show.
Lady Gaga and Eminem have already inked deals to perform at this first-time event along with Arcade Fire. The YouTube Music Awards are set for November 3. Jason Schwartzman is slated to host the show. It will take place at Pier 36 in New York City and streamed live around the world. Nominees will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans will pick their favorite videos and explain why they love them.
This is considered a surprising move by the Google-owned company because usually it is setting the tone to be followed. These television-style events have been going on for years, but they are a known moneymaker when it comes to advertising. YouTube has been a major factor in the music video evolution from television to the web. It has developed into a launching pad for so many artists' careers because of its popularity.
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I suppose I would say I'm an idealist, a grand planner. I have this image in my mind of how things should be, and it maddens me that that's not the way things are. I love art in all its forms, from serious, Official Art a la Cezanne or Dali, to my four year old niece's crayon drawings. I seem to be slightly more morbid than most people I know, but I don't consider myself morbid at all. I enjoy walking through cemetaries, which may surprise people I know but wouldn't surprise anybody who knows me. I am not a morose person, however, and am actually quite childlike in many ways.
I love to read, but can't always concentrate which makes it hard. I love to read the classics and think that everybody should at lesat attempt to read some of thewm. They're called "classics" for a reason, after all. However, literature certainly doesn't stop there, so I don't either. I like all styles of music, I really do. Not all styles of rap or all sttles of rock, but all styles of music. While different genres serve different purposes, a general guideline for me is cleverness of lyrics.
Though you might see/hear me type/say "gosh" now and again, don't think that I'm not incredibly profane or that I liked Napoleon Dynamite. I hated that movie, and I'll just as easily call someone a "fucktard cuntrag" as I will say "gosh, that's good." Nor am I against saying the lord's name in vain. Goddammnit is a frequent curse word of mine. I prefer "curseword" over "swearword" because it rolls off the tongue much more easily, since it uses both assonance and consonance.
I'm incredibly self conscious most of the time, though I may appear to be completely confident, self- assured, and even borderline arrogant. Don't be fooled.
I'm a recently (about a month, as I type this) converted vegan for various reasons including moral, health, environmental, and philisophical. I try not to lecture, but if you ask me why I won't eat eggs or drink milk, I will tell you.
At this point in my life, I have no want or need for religion. Actually, I find religion (not spirituality, which is personal, but organized, dogmatic religion) to be one of the lead perpetuators of bigotry, ignorance, and war. I fulfill myself through socio-political activism, aligning myself with such causes as animal rights, workers' rights, racial/gender equality, and various other radical leftist causes.
I'm an internationalist to the point where I know the Internationale by heart, and don't believe a person can be illegal.
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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seagate Technology (NYSE: STX), provider of the broadest portfolio of hard drives for video surveillance applications, today announced that the company has joined with Avigilon, the leading...
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seagate Technology (NYSE: STX), provider of the broadest portfolio of hard drives for video surveillance applications, today announced that the company has joined with Avigilon, the leading provider of high definition surveillance systems, to deliver a breakthrough in high definition surveillance systems to protect people and property. Seagate Barracuda(R) ES Series hard drives will be used exclusively in Avigilon's High Definition Surveillance Systems due to the drives' industry leading performance, capacity and reliability, which are required for intensive 24x7 high definition enterprise class IP video surveillance. The Barracuda ES Series hard drives are highly scalable, with capacities ranging from 250GB to 1TB, with the performance benefits of the SATA interface.
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|Very light, but not particularly functional or solid. One of the ligthest monopods we've tested
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The Ultra Stick 40 is made of titanium and is one of the lightest monopods we've tested. It is aimed at the compact/bridge camera market or entry-level DSLR user. It doesn't come with a head attached, which means you'll need to purhase one to go with it, which will probably cost you more than the monopod itself. There is a comfortable black foam grip and the barrel is a dull-gold colour.
Unfortunately, the Ultra Stick 40 suffers from poor build quality – the locking pins actually disappeared during our test. Its opening mechanism is tricky too and it does not have locks, but tightens against a thread. Several people we gave the monopod to failed to open it to its full extent and if you were in a hurry it wouldn't prove to be the most functional design. The thread at the top has a cap to it, but unfortunately the other points mentioned bring the score down.
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I would firstly concentrate on just vanilla Windows, as RM CC4 is just Windows + RM bits = RM CC4 and CC3 for that matter.
As to whether it's possible, I'm not actually sure if I'm honest!
I am trying to set up a virtual RM CC4 machine on an apple mac in VirtualBox. This is my first few steps into the virtualised world. I have tried making an XP VM and then pxe booting it but its having none of it.
Has anyone done this before? Have any guidance on how to do it? or possibly a guide? Is it possible to pxe boot a virtual machine from a physical RM network?
I have looked at the physical to virtual tools but it takes an age to make an image. Is there a better way?
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I would firstly concentrate on just vanilla Windows, as RM CC4 is just Windows + RM bits = RM CC4 and CC3 for that matter.
As to whether it's possible, I'm not actually sure if I'm honest!
When I build a CC4 client in a virtual machines I had to set the guest OS type as Vista 32bit. I understand that this is because the WinPE bit of the build requires the VistaPE drivers.
tj2419 (2nd October 2011)
When you are configuring the vm properties, do you set the OS type as Windows Vista 32bit?
Which operating system is the guest VM going to be running in VirtualBox?
The virtual NIC used by VirtualBox for both Vista and 7 is an Intel Pro/1000 MT so it doesn't matter that much which OS type you select. However, I would select the correct one for the OS you are going to using in the VM.
You need to install the VirtualBox Extension Pack if you want to PXE boot the VM.
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I set the OS as it states and this would be windows 7 also increased the memory to 2Gb and increased the CPU to 2, network settings as bridged which should pick up the host machines network card and Set the IDE controller in the storage settings to point to our default RM build iso and Bob's your uncle.
BOSSMAN: DId you pie boot it or did you just directly use a copy of the build image iso?
Thanks Guys
Directly booted from the image which I pointed the CDrom settings at.
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01.03.09 - By Jaime Castro-Núñez - During this March the country of Colombia will have four intense weeks with six exciting, world-class boxers fighting for glory, money, and world titles. Fireworks will start on the 7th with Monteria-born Joel Julio, who is scheduled to fight in San José, CA against James Kirkland in a highly anticipated match. The same day, but in Dresden, Germany, 27-year-old Franklin Teherán (27-2-0, KO´s 21) who now fights out of Spain, will face unbeaten Zsolt Bedak (12-0-0, KO´s 3) of Hungary for the vacant WBO European super bantamweight title..
Six days later, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where Juan Urango recaptured the IBF light welterweight crown, hard-hitting Fulgencio Zúñiga (22-3-1, 19 KO´s) will challenge tough IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute. Zúñiga is already on American soil and was caught by the cameras at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, during the Adamek-Banks card. The next day, in Mexicali, BC, Mexico, interim WBA light flyweight champion César Canchila (27-1-0, KO´s 21) will meet Giovanni Segura for the second time. The first time these two guys met was on the undercard of Cotto-Margarito, when the Colombian upset Segura as he was a 7-1 underdog.
Loved by many and hated by others, always exciting Edison Pantera Miranda of Buenaventura, now residing in Puerto Rico, will cross the Atlantic to fight Joey Vegas in London on the 20th. This will be Mirandas British debut and the teams goal is to get a fight against Carl Froch, the WBC 168-pound title holder. Finally, on the 21st, two-time world challenger Ronald Barrera (26-5-1, KO´s 16) will fight Mexican Raúl García in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
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- Amusing Bunni said...
Wow, your little guys will have the best time! This is very cool. Have a fun night.
- March 31, 2012 at 4:26 PM
- Carlos Perera said...
Is that the U. S. S. Yorktown, moored at Patriot's Point, Charleston, South Carolina? When our sons were little, and in the Cub and Boy Scouts, we often took them, along with their dens/troops for sleepovers on the historic ship. Alas, they are both young adults now, and can make their own overnight arrangements, but those were good days.
Before taking my leave, allow me to congratulate you on being the mother of six. My wife and I had four, which we thought was quite heroic; you've displayed 50% more heroism than we did! Motherhood is a wonderful vocation (as is fatherhood, natch); we can certainly use more conservative moms and dads--like you and your husband--if this society is to survive with some semblance of its traditions of liberty. Again, congratulations.
- March 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM
- Woodsterman (Odie) said...
The Little Dudes are going to explode with excitement!
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How exciting! Did you get the gig of chaperone?
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Anchors Aweigh!
This is a great opportunity for the boys to experience something of their nation in a first-hand experience. And later, when they serve as naval officers, they'll reflect on the experience. ###
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The scouts are some of my best memories.
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Guest commentary: After Jackson Lab, why should other local employers use their own money to expand?
You thought taxpayer obligation to pay for Jackson Laboratory is costly?
How do established local businesses respond to it?
Why would Arthrex Inc. now be motivated to expand their business in Collier County with 200–300 new jobs planned to be created in the next 12 to 18 months and over 1000 new jobs projected within 10 years, without government or community support, while standing back to watch Jackson Labs receive unprecedented public accolades as the savior of medicine and economic diversification worthy of $500 million of state and local taxes and private grants?
Jackson Labs presents a lot of unproven speculation, but let's look behind the scenes of real economic diversification going on, without any taxpayer support, in our community.
Arthrex Inc. located to Naples in 1991 with two employees, without community support, recognition or public funding and invests millions in medical research and development on its own. It has created over 900 high-tech, high-wage jobs in our community, gives back up to $1 million a year to over 60 local organizations and charities, and has a significant economic impact by attracting over 6,000 visitors who spend millions of dollars on local hotels, restaurants, recreation and retail throughout the year.
Arthrex pioneers medical technology that helped create outpatient arthroscopic surgery with over 300 patents and awards from around the world and is very close to developing a biologic treatment for arthritis.
Arthrex has historically grown its global surgical device business in Collier County to lead the community in economic diversification and provide career opportunities for our local population. I guess that is just not enough to deserve more than a Business of the Month placque from the Economic Development Council and Collier County commissioners as they focus their efforts on soliciting not-for-profit Jackson Labs with $260 million of state and local taxpayer money and $120 million in philanthropic donations, with limited evidence of commercial success, economic stimulus and tax revenue to our community.
Let me remind you that Hellerman Tyton once had a prominent company in North Naples that decided to lay off 150 of its local employees and move the company to Illinois due to our high cost of living burden, lack of skilled workforce and absence of local government support. Did the EDC or government step in to incentivize them to stay?
What about Defense Research leaving? And Shaw Arrow? Hundreds of jobs gone.
The departing list goes on.
Our local government and EDC does nothing to support and retain important local businesses that represent the largest employers and significant tax base revenue for the community.
Why is economic diversification difficult for our community? It's because if your business does not depend on real estate and tourism, the cost of living is too high for hourly and salaried workers to live here and our community does not have a technology-experienced workforce to be competitive. It's also difficult to recruit qualified people to our community because they can't sell they existing homes and the cost of a comparable home here is significantly higher. You must build to hurricane-proof building requirements, tolerate excessive AC/electric generator costs and the risk of hurricane destruction wiping out your business.
Unless you breed lab mice and spend money that you don't have on expensive lobbyists to get you a free ride to Florida so your high-end employees have a nice place to work in the winter, you are on your own if you want any financial support to keep or move your business here.
The larger the company, the greater the economic pressures from stakeholders and employees to move to an economic friendly environment to remain competitive. Local businesses like Arthrex that generate a significant tax-base revenue and employment for the community are watching closely as unproven, not-for-profit Jackson Labs gets unprecedented preferential incentives and accolades for promises of medical contributions and economic diversification as a savior for our community and our land owners in Ave Maria.
We get the message, commissioners. It's time for Arthrex to consider following Hellerman Tyton's lead and invest in our business expansion elsewhere where our business will be appreciated.
Our EDC and county commissioners state they want to pursue economic diversification for our community. Does blindly following what seven other Florida biotech cluster strategies have already failed to accomplish represent smart economic diversification? Why try to replicate and compete against what has already failed? With a half-billion dollars of risk? Isn't Naples capable of creating its own unique economic diversification strategy instead of acting like lemmings over the cliff?
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I Love Justin Bieber
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 328 People
OMG! I just had my first Biebergasmand it felt amazing!!! :)
Lozzagirl 16-17, F 1 Response 1 Jun 2
i cant get him out of my head i need to hearhis music everyday, i need to see his face everyday, he saved my life, i wouldnt be here today if it werent for him thank you justin bieber
shania295 18-21, F 1 Response 0 3 days ago
I Do Everything Wrong. Why?i remember clearly that when i was about 5 yrs old to 9 i lieved with my grand parent and my mum and i was never alone. i never felf depreesed. i never felt unhappy. i felt loved. but then i moved with my mum alone to a new apartment things didn't change because we also had our...
kemilola 13-15, F 1 Apr 22, 2012
I LOVE Justin. He's had issue in the past yearand everything but I still love him. I knew when I beach me a Belieber that he was going to be no where near perfect and accepted it. My mom and I are always talking about it. What's annoys me the most is when people say he's such a horrible person. Like today in English we were...
TianaHunter 13-15, F 1 Response 0 Jan 23
I will not love you forever,but i will love you as long as you love me ❤
Sultanzake 18-21, M 1 Response 2 Feb 16
I Love Justin BieberI love Justin Bieber, Do you ?
babcocksgirl 13-15, F 1 Response 0 Nov 15, 2013
He's so cute and precious.I love his music and watching him sing. I know he's a badboy but he's just enjoying life. We should all be enjoying life!
courtneyblue 18-21, F 1 Mar 26
krisdevon 18-21, M 1 Response 2 Jul 27
I love Justin Bieber.He might have made mistakes, but not everyone is perfect. I hate how people say he's an ***, without even knowing who he is. I too don't know him personally, but I love how he donated $ 400,000 to my fellow Filipinos in Tacloban. How he visited his fans that were sick. We all...
Dinden123 18-21, F 3 Responses 5 Dec 11, 2013
Someone on Xbox told methat Justin Bieber is gay... No he isn't!!!!! >:(
ZebraPerfect01 13-15, F 1 Response 4 Apr 21
My BoyfriendSo I'm 18 and in college and still a big fan of Justin and everyone knows it even my professors. Haha! Don't you just love it when someone says his name everyone would be looking at you and say your name too ;)
Crysteen86 18-21, F 1 Response 2 Aug 27, 2013
People At My School OmgI walked into school with my binder full of bieber pictures and all i hear in mostly like 3 of my classes are " eww you like justin bieber? " the only reason Justin Bieber became famous is because he looks like a transgender" "Justin Bieber is gay" " I can sing better than Justin...
biebersegwayy 13-15, F 1 Nov 4, 2012
Justin!!!!I love Justin so much! He is an awesome singer and he is very cute too! Well he is and I couldnt live without his voice in my head and in my heart. He is really awesome and more. I love him more than anyone and Im happy that he is an awesome, good, hot, nice, cute, not stupid boy...
deleted 26-30 2 Jun 7, 2012
I've been a fan of Justin'ssince I was 13 i'm 18 now so yeah pretty long time don't get me wrong though, the single biggest misconception about "Beliebers" is that they don't listen to other music which is a lie because my musical taste is all over the place and although I idolize a very successful Pop...
BelieveBelieve96 18-21, F 1 Jan 14
I Love Justin Bieber Too Much <3recently i've been really obsessed with JB and i actually love him!? i dream about him most nights- he is so gorgeous. when i think about him i feel gorgeous too. xxxxxx
bethanrachel 13-15, F 1 Response 1 Apr 7, 2010
I'm just kidding,**** you believers Justin******* sucks!
Yennah666 16-17, F 4 Responses 11 Jun 13
kimbooty1313 13-15, F 2 Jul 20
The only people that "love Justin Bieber" aresilly tweenie girls who lack all sophistication, and are moved by nothing else but some stupid kid's dimples. Justin Bieber is a talentless, self-entitled twit who should be rotting in jail for smoking so much pot on a flight, that the pilots had to fly with oxygen masks. Get a...
phillysteve 36-40, M 4 Responses 1 Mar 16
Justin might make bad decisions,smoke weed, drugs, ****, get in fights, but think about it, most of the teenagers do the exact same thing, they smoke, have sex bc it's "cool", they get in fights for no ****. But everybody judges Justin bc he's famous, a role model, I'm not here to say that what he's doing it's...
dararodriquez 13-15, F 1 Response 3 May 27
God Has Given This Man A Talent.Justin Bieber is a neat artist. He is one of my best friends in reality. That is so cool. Because if I had the choice of a best friend, I might have to choose him. He has written good Christian music that inspires everyone. Keep up the hard work Justin. I am really proud of him.
lea1307 18-21, F 1 May 14, 2012
We're...Getting married.Hehhee jk, I don't hit on minors.But mehh I really don't see a problem with that Bieber kid, sure he can come off as a little cocky.Still, if he has fans he 's gotta be doing something right.
CrazyHippieChick 22-25, F 7 Responses 1 Dec 30, 2010
I love justin bieber 👌 he does make badchoices sometimes , but everyone makes mistakes .
annabellmugan123 16-17, F 2 May 24
Justin Is AwesomeI'm not really a pop music fan, but anyone can see from his earliest YouTube videos that JB has a lot of heart for music. He's talented and genuinely enjoys being the center of attention and inspiring people to feel adoration. Adoration is not a bad thing, and he's naturally made...
tonikjimmy 51-55, M 1 Feb 3, 2013
addicted to the biebssince ever wbu? :)
Bizzlefever 13-15, F 3 Responses 0 May 4
I <3 Him I always have loved himsince he came out, I`m not only a fan, I`m a Belieber, so if anybody body else likes him and wants to talk to me about him, feel free to message me. I will not talk to u about him if all your going to do is talk bad about him too me. He is adorable
Belieber4Life 18-21, F 1 Response 1 Apr 16
"You would still defend Justin Bieberif he killed someone" And you would still hate him if he saved someone's life.
twerkitbiebur 16-17, F 7 Responses 5 May 31
belieberssss whos on twitter?im @mysexyjdb (:
isadear 13-15, F 0 Jul 31
I wouldn't say I worship himor love him the same way I did when I was sixteen. In fact I don't like him as a person. But his music's kinda nice, and good to listen to if you're after something either upbeat (his earlier stuff) or chill (his later stuff). Plus I like how he writes, produces and plays his...
emiveritas 18-21, F 2 Responses 1 Aug 19
I love Justin Bieberso much he's so perfect lmao
meghan87 16-17, F 1 Response 1 Aug 22
I love him .he is amazing I think he is thebest artist in the world better than MJ. Beatles and Presley combined
isaiah6933 16-17, M 1 Response 0 Aug 19
Justin Bieber Needs to Be Paddled I was justwatching the news about Justin Bieber drag racing under the influence on a residential street in Miami. Personally, I think Bieber, Lohan, and Cyrus need to have their bottoms bared and paddled in front of their adoring fans…especially the mindless, prepubescent "Beliebers...
phillysteve 36-40, M 4 Responses 1 Mar 17
Hate all you want, but his music calms me.He is a good person, everyone makes mistakes. He has made a LOT of mistakes, I'm not saying he's perfect. But who the hell is? I think the relationship he has with us Beliebers is the best..
DepressingKayla 16-17, F 3 Responses 3 May 12
Bieber Tickets, No Money. D:Justin Bieber is coming to MN for like the second or third time & I want to go but I have NO money, & my parents won't get it for me. D: He is COMPLETELY sold out, so I'm PRAYING that I find a good deal on craigslist. D: MY.LIFE.SUCKS.
krk95 16-17, F 1 Response 1 Aug 28, 2012
My IdolHe is not accepted by every one but he dosnt care he is my idol and I look up to him he is so nice and for all the beliebers.he loves us and cares for us...
Lifeishard123 13-15, F 2 Responses 1 Apr 17, 2013
Watching Justin Bieber Before He Was "justin Bieber."I remember sitting at my computer, it was some time around 2007. I was bored, so I started looking up covers of songs. I then typed in the search bar "Back at one cover" (by Brian Mcknight) and as I scrolled down looking at some videos, one caught my eye. It was a little boy...
samfer 18-21, F 2 Responses 5 Feb 13, 2012
My Dear Friend Needs Some SupportNo I am NOT a JB fan. But I have a friend who is in denial and I think she really needs support for her "Justin Bieber fandom". I want her to know it's OKAY to be a JB fan. Sorta. I am seeking help for her, but I know that she will refuse any. Are there any words of advice we can...
deleted 26-30 2 Responses 6 Nov 15, 2012
I Love Him So MuchAbout 2 years ago, my cousin told me about him and I looked him up on iTunes, and I just fell in live with him! I love everything about him: his eyes,his hair, his voice, EVERYTHING! When my mom died I was lost and I didn't know what to do, and I listened to Justin and he helped...
Scbiebergirl 13-15, F 2 Responses 4 Dec 1, 2012
I love Justin Drew Bieberand if just love to give him a huge shoutout he worked really hard for all his game and I'm so proud and I'm tearing up but so happy at the same time! I'm so freaking proud! No one else could do what he's done and yeah he's done some bad things but everyone does bad things and...
biebbrauhll 13-15, F 0 Mar 1
I have justin bieber posters covering my wallslmao! He's my role model 💕💎
annabellmugan123 16-17, F 2 Responses 2 May 24
I don't really like Justin Bieber too muchbut I'm posting this under, "I love justin bieber" because I didn't want to join a hate group about him... Anyway, so I spent all day with my little sister and this conversation happened. Me: savannah, do you like justin bieber? Savannah: ewwww no! I like Taylor Lautner because...
MyNameIsBrittany 18-21, F 1 Response 1 Feb 2
I <3 HimI always have loved him since he came out, I`m not only a fan, I`m a Belieber, so if anybody body else likes him and wants to talk to me about him, feel free to message me. I will not talk to u about him if all your going to do is talk bad about him too me
Peaceandlove95 18-21, F 0 Aug 12, 2013
What I Like About Justin Bieber As A 29 Yrs Young Male?I am a straight guy, and no, this is not a satire. I was schooled by this young lad in a huge way as I have been going through my "Who am I? How did I end up where I am?" inner journey. To see a kid who who has such wild success just made me think. I don't listen to his music. I...
Excellency 26-30, M 7 Responses 1 Feb 10, 2011
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I haven't been in a monogamous relationship since 9/11. I never think about monogamy. Or people being monogamous. Ok sometimes I think about it, usually when someone I've had sex with tells me we can't anymore because of monotony. It used to be that everyone in my life was a slut, nobody was monogs. Now the sluts are different, there are so many rules. By rules I mean people frequently turn out to be monogamous and then things are kind of awkward.
I'm sorry if I slept with your girlfriend, or boyfriend, or tried to, I didn't mean to ever inflict harm on anyone else. I don't understand the idea that you would ever not sleep with someone you want to just because someone else might feel insecure because of it. I mean I know its common, but it just makes no sense to me. Every time someone tells me "I can't, I want to but…boyfriend/girlfriend" I just look at them with a blank look on my face. Thoughts run through my head Like (why wouldn't your girlfriend want you to have nice orgasms? If your boyfriend is the only person you are permitted to get off with, where the fuck is he? Is your date afraid that it will feel better than the sex you are currently having? Why can't all three of us have sex and not be weird?) I never really say these things because I have been poly for long enough that I know some monogamous people are defensive about their weird hangups, and after all I'm horny and don't want to fight or make anyone feel bad. But still, in my mind, I'm always like, so fucking baffled.
So I guess its like an apology in advance also, and in case you were wondering, yes I'm available. Always. Because no matter who I'm with, I'm always open to new friends and lovers. Or old ones for that matter.
I guess I just came out on the internet about being poly didn't I?
@infiltrateproxy it really turned me on when you did these things with me. Thank you. <3
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Playing with Proxy Paige at the end of a very long day. I felt like I was a horny fish in a fishbowl.—


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brian clayson
Gender: Male
City: exeter
Stand: Park End
Country: United Kingdom
About brian
lifelong evertonian
First Game
Sheff U 1965
Favourite Everton Moment
1984 cup final
Favourite All Time Player
Alan Ball. epiiomises what I expect an Everton player to be
Favourite Current Player
Tim Cahill. as above
Favourite Manager
David Moyes. brought pride back to club
Favourite Game
any win over liverpool
Favourite Goal
Husband v Chelsea 1970
Favourite Kit
not bothered
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What is your favorite book and how do you choose your next read?
I figure that every book in print must have been read by someone after it was published. I normally choose my next book by either choosing from the Classics or looking for works that inspired my favorite authors/poets. For example, I discovered Carl Jung through comedian Bill Hicks and I discovered Friedrich Nietzsche and Arthur Rimbaud through Jim Morrison. I began reading Ernest Hemingway because Hunter S. Thompson mentioned him as an influence in his own writing. I read Michael de Montaigne because I enjoyed what I read in a College Renaissance English course. I read "Abe Lincoln was Vampire Hunter" because my neighbor lent it to me. And Ken Saro-Wiwa's "Sozaboy" will forever be one of the most moving pieces for me.
I would like to know the mindsets of my world's fellow readers and possibly get a few pieces for my book list. Please just mention any book that you feel is worthy of being shared. It can be any genre of literature. .
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Jan 15 2012: Dear friend, I'm an ordinary lector I'm no who to advice you, but if it's useful : I browse between the books in the book shop and read the argument, I see de tittle and the cover, also the comments in the newspaper and magazines in book sections, ans so, absolutlly usual thing as you can see, therefore I look for entertraiment when I'm reading.
I hope my comments have been useful to you.
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This rather all-encompassing title contains a wide mix of day walks, walking tours, scrambles, rock climbs, via ferrate, mountaineering routes and even mountain bike and cycling routes around the Haute Marienne valley in the French Alps. This inevitably means there's only space for a limited number of each of these, and my initial thoughts were exactly who is the book aimed at?
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Mountain Adventures in the Maurienne
"This guide offers readers all the inspiration they need for a multi-activity holiday in the Haute Maurienne, in the French Alps. With many suggestions for day walks, mountaineering routes, via ferratas, rock climbs, mountain biking, road cycling and long-distance treks, there's something here for everyone in your party."
Author: Andy Hodges
For more information or to purchase this book:
If, for instance, mountaineering is your thing surely you'd go for a detailed guide to the region rather than a book containing only twelve routes, and likewise with the other activities featured? On the other hand there are plenty of people who like to dabble at a bit of everything (I'd put myself in that category, in fact) and for them 'Mountain Adventures in the Maurienne' is actually a little bit of a gem.
"...It would make a particularly good purchase for families looking for a mix of days out that will suit everyone..."
Assuming you have the standard two-week in the Maurienne region there's more than enough to go at here whether you're doing it with boots, bike or rope, with a variety of routes and trails for each activity to appeal to all levels of ability.
It would make a particularly good purchase for families looking for a mix of days out that will suit everyone, from the easy Le Pichet via ferrata at Lanslevillard or the short Lac d'Arcelle walk in the same region to a good range of easily accessible rock routes, some reasonably adventurous scrambles/mountaineering routes, a range of cycle routes that include two regular Tour de France mountain climbs and mountain bike circuits to suit everyone from ten-year-old to full on techno-geek downhiller.
Haute Maurienne Overview Map:
You'll clearly need to get hold of the relevant map for your chosen activity too, since although sketch maps are included in the book, for most of the routes – especially longer ones – a decent IGN map is also vital. The appropriate maps are in fact recommended in the book's Intro section along with lots of other basic advice on topics such as wildlife, geology, accommodation and weather which will be particularly useful to first time visitors.
Indeed, this is likely to be the biggest market for the book. If you're a committed mountaineer, mountain walker, rock climber etc. then you're likely to want to get hold of more detailed guides to your particular vice – but if you're planning to explore the Maurienne for the first time this summer then it would be well worth taking this small tome along.
In fact buy it well before you set off for the fun and anticipation of planning you mountain days before you leave.
Photos of the Haute Maurienne:
Looking down the Maurienne valley towards Bramans from the Lac Blanc path
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© Cicerone / Andy Hodges
The airy but simple summit of Petit Vallon
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Ski lifts help to make riding less strenuous
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© Cicerone / Andy Hodges
About Alf Alderson
Alf Alderson is an award-winning freelance journalist and photographer based in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales. He specialises in ski, surf and mountain sports journalism and writes for a wide range of publications and websites in Britain, Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia. He is also the author of various guidebooks and is gear review editor at OE magazine.
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Sociology 3290 On Campus
Academic Posting (St. John's Campus)
Department of Sociology – Per Course Instructor
Course Name: Sociology 3290 – Deviance is an introduction to the major sociological theories and methodologies used to study deviance and crime. It is an on-campus and lecture-oriented course (3 credit hours).
Start Date: January 6, 2011
End Date: April 20, 2011
Class Timetable: Monday only, 7-9:30 p.m. (Slot 30)
Posting Date: October 13, 2010 (Department Website only)
Application Deadline: October 27, 2010
Required Qualifications:
A completed Master's Degree in Sociology with a specialization in deviance and crime is required. Previous teaching experience at the post secondary level is required. Previous experience teaching this course and demonstrated teaching effectiveness would be an asset.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.
Applicants should send a letter of application, an updated curriculum vitae, and the names of three people who can supply letters of reference to:
Dr. Anthony Micucci
Head, Department of Sociology
Memorial University
Arts Extension
St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7
(709) 864-4592/Fax 709-864-2075