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TX Safety Engineers Host to Symposium Taking a Fresh Look at Safety, Recent Statistics
Des Plaines, IL (October 26, 2010) — Although workplace fatalities nationwide dropped by 17 percent in 2009, on-the-job deaths rose in Texas by four percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Many were puzzled by the increase due to the ongoing push by all to enhance workplace safety in Texas. The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will address this and other issues involving error and workplace safety this Nov. 4-5 at its "Rethink Safety" symposium in San Antonio, including looking into the root causes of catastrophic events such as the Texas City BP disaster, the NASA Challenger and Columbia tragedies as well as the Chernobyl nuclear reactor catastrophe.
Texans Bernie Price, of Houston, and Patrick Browne, of Friendswood, will be key presenters at the symposium. Price will present "The error pyramid: a low-cost proofing methodology" and Browne will discuss "Lessons from the flight deck". Richard R. Bourlon, P.E., CSP, ALCM, of Irving, TX, is on the symposium task force, the group that developed the two-day program.
The symposium will consist of 14 concurrent and roundtable sessions designed to provide organizations with new tools to improve safety. Following the symposium, attendees should be able to identify circumstances that produce an environment at risk for losses and address those risks; recognize causal relationships between the system and the occurrence of accidents; implement practical approaches and tools to reduce error; and, communicate to their organization the process of prevention through design.
Keynote speaker Dr. Todd Conklin, a renowned authority on organizational behavior from Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM, will provide attendees with a look at human performance and why changing perceptions of human error is key to enhancing safety. General session presenter Corrie Pitzer, MBA, CEO of SAFEmap International in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, will discuss recent disasters, the human element, how safety performance has stalled at many companies, the root causes of catastrophic or multi-fatality events and how to improve safety. Dr. Marilyn Sue Bogner, president and chief scientist of the Institute for the Study of Human Error in Bethesda, MD, will present her findings on errors taken from mishaps in healthcare relevant across all disciplines and discuss applicable solutions. She will also discuss lessons learned from the medicine and automobile industry and describe a tool for identifying the factors that contribute to error whatever the industry.
Symposium concurrent session topics include low-cost problem solving methodology, human error myths, fighting complacency, root cause identification, using the human factors analysis classification system (HFACS) for improved incident analysis and prevention of error through ergonomic design. The symposium will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio November 4-5. Registration includes 1.4 CEUs. ASSE will also separately offer a Math Review Seminar as well as Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preparation workshops, and a Corporate Safety Management session prior to the symposium. For more information, to register for the symposium and for other educational opportunities, please visit www.asse.org or contact ASSE customer service at 847-699-2929.
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As the Northeast is battered by "Winter Storm Hercules"—a nor'easter all but destined to enter Wikipedia's list of notable nor'easters—one public library has provided succor, sort of. In Hopkinton, Massachusetts, a redditor came across this sign; to its great credit, it suggests neither burning books, nor reading erotica aloud, nor any other heat-generating gimmickry. Rather, it stands as a stark, charmingly blunt reminder that though literature may warm the soul, it will never warm the body.
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- Fiona Apple - The Idler Wheel…
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- D'Eon - Music For Keyboards, Vol. III
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Derek Gayle '11
Randolph-Macon College student Derek Gayle '11 rarely sits still.
The English major (with minors in
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history) hit the ground running as a freshman—and he hasn't slowed down
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Gayle joined the staff of R-MC's Yellow
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given a great opportunity to leave my 'footprint' through my work at the newspaper."
A theatre buff, Gayle has performed in many R-MC drama productions. "I made my debut
in The Crucible, but my first major role was part of an ensemble cast in
The Boys Next Door," he explains. "Since then I have had roles in The Importance
of Being Earnest, The Collection, Othello, and Indoor/Outdoor.
I also had what I jokingly refer to as a cameo role in Beyond Therapy,
and I will be working on the publicity for an upcoming show, Fences."
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Gayle is a member of Alpha Phi Omega,
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to connect with great people as well as have a hand in helping my community." At
the end of his freshman year, Gayle co-founded the R-MC Film Society, which promotes
film studies and filmmaking. And in 2009 he was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the
English Honors Society; he currently serves as the Society's public relations chair.
In addition, Gayle is a member of the Drama Guild and the Washington Literary Society.
He also finds the time to work as a supervisor in the Butler Language Lab and as
a tutor in the Writing Center.
Whenever possible, Gayle attends the college's OSMA (Organization for Sexual Minorities
and Allies) events. "The events that have dealt with issues surrounding self-confidence
and self-awareness have helped me discover myself, and I am grateful that I took
part in them," he says. "I am known as the guy who wears the Superman backpack with
a cape. My time at R-MC has helped me realize that there's nothing wrong with that,
because that's who I am."
A New Outlook
The Honors Program includes some of the most
interesting classes I have ever taken," says Gayle. "My favorite was 'Monsters and
Modernism,' taught by Professor Jack Trammell, which combined sociology with literature
and pop culture. The class introduced me to a massive amount of sociological concepts
and amazing literature, films and even graphic novels. I felt like the class was
made for me—it took all the things I didn't expect to have in a college class and
managed to cram them all together."
Professor Marissa Cull's "King Arthur in Literature" class was another of Gayle's
favorites. "I was introduced to a world of literature that is jam-packed with intriguing
stories and mysteries," he says. "It gave me a better understanding about many of
my favorite stories, which I didn't realize had a connection to King Arthur. The
final project also allowed me to discuss one of my favorite cartoons and comics,
Gargoyles, something I doubt I could have done in any other class."
Gayle is excited about an upcoming Honors course, "Zen and Creativity," which will
explore the connections between Zen and the notion of creativity commonly used by
visual and conceptual artists. The J-term 2011 course will include a weekend trip
to a New York monastery. "I've heard great things about the class, and I look forward
to learning about a new outlook on life," says Gayle.
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In summer 2009, Gayle completed what he considers a "dream"
SURF (Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellowship) project. "My project was
titled 'The Artist's Kryptonite: Marketing and the Representation of Death in Superman',"
he says. "I spent the summer reading Superman comics, watching Superman TV shows
and movies, and reading dozens of articles and books on Superman, both scholarly
and from the media. I studied various portrayals of death in the Superman franchise
across numerous media, connected them to the marketing strategies involved, and
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corporate interference. It encapsulated major interests of mine—superheroes, the
entertainment industry, and PR/marketing." Gayle's project culminated in a 51-page
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As Gayle looks ahead, he reflects on his experiences at R-MC. "When I look back,
I realize just how many leadership positions I've had at R-MC, and how many times
I've had to step up and do 'professional' and 'adult' things that I never expected
to be able to do," he says. "I have grown in so many ways because of my involvement
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Something about fall reminds me of how this delightfully moderate weather will soon fall victim to its proceeding, chillier counterpart — namely, winter. Rather than hibernate with escalating heating bills or escape for a more tropical climate (it's a great season for a staycation), consider a warm bath...
While studies shift between blaming baths or otherwise showers for wasting water, the bottom line is to reduce usage with low-flow faucets and aerators where possible and, at best, control the heating source so that it's drawing as little power from the grid as possible. When budgetary concerns arise, know that baths warm your body's core more so than showers and, in the colder months, will help keep you warmer so that you needn't crank the heat all day or night.
For a successful look at bathing outdoors within a unique architectural frame, enter El Cosmico in Marfa, TX. A model for sustainable-style, El Cosmico — a new, modern concept in hoteling— utilizes standard construction materials for clever, exterior purposes.
Solar heating tanks, solely, warm the water for the showers and baths, as the intrinsic vista/view of the milky way above create an ambient backdrop. In tandem, a nice reminder that we needed flog ourselves to death when admitting to enjoying an pleasure as such. When done properly, outdoor bathing can be more-than enjoyable as well as mindful.
The corrugated metal (inherent recycled material of at least 25% in stainless steel) encased showers are surrounded by native plantings, reclaimed and renovated vintage trailers and land-art. It's quite the setting. Each structural and facade material takes on a structural appeal, colors and textures being inherent in each respective material chosen. Inside the showers is locally-made Marfa Brands Soap, a further, smaller-scaled testament to the lesser footprint on the nearly untouched land in far, far West Texas.
Also notable is the future-installation of two Dutchtubs onsite.
Made of a durable polyfiber, these can live outside and look posh whilst doing so. The spiral chimney is made of stainless steel and acts to direct the smoke and maintains the warmth of the fire to prevent it from escaping through the space between the coils.
The tub is comfortable, ergonomic and attractive. Also seen way-back-when here.
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thnx! love the post. Ive always wanted to make an outdoor shower in my backyard. there's something about it that sets me off. I just have to figure out how to conceal it from my neighbors.
Mmm, how can something so primal and basically-human (bathing outside) seem so decadent.
It's probably a little easier in middle-of-nowhere-Marfa than the big city though.
There's New Zealand designed tub similar in concept to this called Kiwitub. I'm think about getting one for our outdoor living area. Great also because it is so portable.


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LinkedIn tips for small business owners
Wayne Breitbarth never wanted to be on LinkedIn.
As a small business owner in Milwaukee, Breitbarth was convinced by a friend to join the professional networking site a few years ago as a way to connect with customers. Breitbarth chronicles his journey from skeptic to LinkedIn expert in the introduction of his book, "The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search."
This how-to guide book for LinkedIn offers advice for beginners and experts in an easy-to-understand format.
I recently interviewed him for our blog where he covered the basics for small business owners:
- Benefits of LinkedIn for BtoB and BtoC businesses
- Top 3 mistakes small business owners make on LinkedIn
- Answered the question: Do you want as many connections on LinkedIn as possible?
Our conversation is below. Let me know in the comments section if you are going to implement any of the strategies here into your own social media strategy.
Erin Ebert: What is the benefit of LinkedIn over other social media platforms?
Wayne Breitbarth: The audience that Linkedin attracts are there for a purpose and the purpose is business. If you try to do other things there you'll turn people off. So I think the benefit is if you want a social media platform where that's the etiquette – we're here to help people find jobs, grow our businesses, brand our companies, find new vendors and suppliers – it's the right spot.
That being said, for BtoC it's probably not better than facebook. BtoB is really the spot for LinkedIn.
EE: If you are BtoC, should you be on LinkedIn?
WB: A lot of people ask me, "Should I be on Facebook or should I be on Linkedin?"
If they tell me they are a hairdresser, then I tell them Facebook. Most people can't do all of them. If someone is BtoB, then I say if you have time for one platform then it should be LinkedIn.
Because there are so many platforms, a lot of people are thinking out there, "I'll just wait until it all settles down. And when it settles down I'll be really good at the one that's left."
Well, it's not going to be that way. They're all different, they all have different audiences. I get 75 hits a month from my Pinterest page. So you want to be a lot of places, but you do have have to make sure you tend to all of the places. If you don't, then you're going to make people mad because you don't respond. That's the downside of spreading yourself thin is that you won't do any of them well.
EE: Convince small business owners to be on LinkedIn.
The convincing stuff for BtoB people, at the simplest level, is people are searching.
If you do a Google search for your name, guess what comes up first? Your LinkedIn profile. Put a Google search in for your company name, on your first page will be your LinkedIn company page. If you do nothing more realize that's going to happen – that LinkedIn gets a high priority in a Google search.
If you get a chance to control one of those 10 slots in a google search with stuff you like and your brand for free, you have to be there.
If you don't want to interact on LinkedIn, use it as a research tool for the people you want to meet whether it's finding employees or finding customers and everything in between.
When else in our history did we have a database of 187 million business people from all over the world that we can search for whatever we want – company names, went to this college, had this speciality, know how to run these pieces of software? We haven't had that.
And the third convincing point I always make is go look for your competitors. If you look out there you'll find your competitors out there, and nothing gets a business person more fired up than looking and seeing competitors. If they start seeing their competitor's company page looks nicer, their employees have nicer profiles, nicer pictures and better branding, that'll get them fired up. This last point is more defensive but the offensive part is you can find whoever you want, reach out to them and start a conversation.
EE: What are some of the mistakes you see small businesses make
WB: 1) Jumping into the platform before you know how it works
It starts out with a lack of strategy. Before strategy comes the knowledge of how the tool works. I see way too many business people that are Linkedin because a friend talked to them into it. And before you know it they have 150 connections and I say to them, "What's it doing for you?" And they look at me and say, "Doing? It's supposed to be doing something for me?"
It's a business site, it should be helping you achieve a business strategy that you have. They don't have a strategy because they don't understand how it works. The number one mistake is jumping into this platform before understanding how it works so you're just sort of there. Having poor LinkedIN profiles are hurting you.
2) Not developing a strategy for connections
Most people when I ask, "Who are you connecting with and why?" They say, "My college friends, co-workers and a few clients."
And I ask them, "What about your potential clients? When you connect with them they become a first-degree connection, then you can direct message somebody, they get your status updates, they see your face, and your company."
It's like running an ad campaign for yourself. Not knowing why you are connecting with people is a big mistake because now you're connecting with people that are the wrong people or they mean nothing to you.
3) Profiles are written in a historical way
Does your resume say where you want to go? Linkedin is about where you want to go. Yes, your resume sets you as a credible expert in whatever you do so I'm not downplaying the history of who you are. But equally important on your profile is being clear what you're doing in business currently and if the person reading it might want to be involved with you.
EE: Do you want as many connections as possible?
It depends on what you do. If you're the president of a company, they tend to not want to have a lot of connections. And that's understandable because they don't want to be bothered. That's one side of the scale, and the other side of the scale is if you're a jobseeker. If you're a jobseeker you should have more connections because it's a different objective.
In general here's what it is, once you define your strategy, and then you understand who you want to be connecting with, then bigger is better within that strategy. There is no prize for having the most connections.
Some people I know have 50 connections but they are the very best 50 connections for what they're trying to accomplish. in general, bigger is better within your strategy because of the way the search engine works.
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No one is quite certain why this carving of two mice nibbling a block of cheese adorns a mid-19th century building in London. However, one theory that is most widely propagated is that it is a memorial to two construction workers who fought over some lunch, each believing it to be theirs. Victorian health and safety being somewhat lacking this resulted in one man falling to his death, only for it to be later discovered that mice had likely eaten the missing food.
I think that's a lesson in the importance of sharing if ever there was one.
[Source: Location | Image (and other theories)]
George Frederic Watts's Memorial to Self Sacrifice, situated in Postman's Park, London, contains plaques outlining the details of the heroic deaths of those who died during an attempt to save the life of another. In 1887, the year of Queen Victoria's jubilee, Watts wrote a letter to The Times in which he argues that "the history of Her Majesty's reign would gain a lustre were the nation to erect a monument, say, here in London, to record the names of these likely to be forgotten heroes". Watts, an artist and sculptor, was a believer that art could be used as a force for social change and that these heroic individuals provided models of exemplary behaviour and character. There are currently 54 tiles included in the memorial, the last of which was added in 2007. More information is available via The Everyday Heroes of Postman's Park app. [More | Alice Ayres]
Sometime in the midst of the Victorian era the prim, priggish society was gripped by a craze, or obsession even, for … ferns. Everything from ornaments to gravestones from the mid to late 19th century bear the decorative motif of the fern plant. Victorians just bloody loved ferns.
The term pteridomania, meaning fern craze or fern madness, was coined by a Charles Kingsley in 1855 to describe those whose 'daughters, perhaps, ha[d] been seized with the prevailing 'Pteridomania'…and wrangl[ed] over unpronounceable names of species (which seem different in each new Fern-book that they buy) … and yet [it cannot be denied] that they find enjoyment in it, and are more active, more cheerful, more self-forgetful over it, than they would have been over novels and gossip, crochet and Berlin-wool.'
As an activity in which people from all social backgrounds could partake, fern collecting is believed to have helped form many unlikely friendships across the class spectrum - everyone could take part, from the serious scientist to amateurs who enjoyed collecting merely as a hobby. Fern plants would be pressed into albums, kept alive in wardian cases, painted, sculptured, used as stencils, and affixed to objects as decorations. As interesting as the everyday fern plant evidently was to the Victorians, odd-looking monstrosities, as they were called, such as the curled up Polystichum setiferum, were always of particular interest.
The sport was also potentially dangerous as people risked life and limb to get their hands on rare breeds. The body of William Williams, a botanical guide, was found at the foot of a cliff in Wales in 1861 after he attempted to collect Alpine Woodsia. The zealousness of the Victorians has also left a number of species in danger of extinction.
[Sources: Image: "Gathering Ferns" by Helen Allingham, from The Illustrated London News, July 1871 | Pteridomania]
The increasing popularity of the 'horseless carriage' in the late 19th century meant that in highly populated metropolises such as London, where there was genuine concern that these new-fangled contraptions would cause fatal injuries, there was a definite need for new rules and regulations. Between 1861 and 1898 a number of Locomotive Acts were put into place, but that of 1865 was undoubtedly the most bizarre.
'The Red Flag Act', as The Locomotive Act 1865 became known, required that self-propelled vehicles, or automobiles, travel at no more than 4mph in the countryside and no more than 2mph in cities. Furthermore, such vehicles must have a 'crew' of three people - one of which had to walk 60 yards in front waving a red flag (or carrying a lantern) to warn people that the automobile was coming.
So, basically, one could travel in an automobile so long as one travelled the precise speed one would travel by foot…
[Sources: Image | Locomotive Acts | Red Flag Traffic Laws]
What follows is one of my favourite titbits of history. Prince Leopold is my second favourite prince and I am very fond of Alice in Wonderland:
Prince Leopold was the sickly youngest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He positively repulsed his mother but she was overbearing and possessive of him. Alice Liddell was the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. What's marvellous is, the two were good friends!
Leopold, eventually managing to escape the clutches of his mother, and Alice, her father the Dean of Christ Church College, met at Oxford in 1872. Like princes before and after him, Leopold was drawn to the warm family life the Liddell's shared and they quickly became a part of his inner circle.
Some have speculated that there was some level of romantic involvement between the pair; whilst others insist Leopold's interests actually lay with Alice's younger sister Edith. When Edith died in 1876, Leopold was a pallbearer at her funeral. Documents in the Royal Archives, such as the Queen's correspondence regarding Leopold, mention no names, but there seems to be no doubt that Leopold was in love with someone, and a number of the pair's Oxford acquaintances alluded to a link between the prince and one of the Liddell girls.
Some accused Alice's ambitious mother of orchestrating the relationship. Lewis Carroll himself, whose own relationship with the Liddell's had long since deteriorated, wrote a satirical piece called The Vision of Three T's in which he characterised Mrs. Liddell as a 'King-fisher', suggesting that she was 'angling for a royal son-in-law'. Whatever the truth, it is highly unlikely that Queen Victoria would have ever consented to her son marrying a commoner anyway. As Charlotte Zeepvat, Leopold's biographer suggests, the 'disappointed romance between Alice Liddell and Leopold has become a part of Alice [in Wonderland] mythology', and indeed Leopold is often mentioned in Alice reboots, such as The Looking Glass Wars trilogy.
In the spring of 1873, any notions of marriage quashed, Leopold went to Balmoral with his mother and from then on saw the Liddells with increasing infrequency. Later Leopold married Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont and they named their daughter Alice, whilst Liddell, having married cricketer Reginald Hargreaves, called her second son Leopold. Leopold the prince was his godfather.
[Sources: Prince Leopold: Queen Victoria's Youngest Son by Charlotte Zeepvat | Prince Leopold | Alice Liddell]
In his new book The Burglar Caught by a Skeleton, Jeremy Clay showcases a collections of the strangest stories from Victorian newspapers, including this gem:
A burglar in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, was recently caught in a remarkable manner. Breaking into a closed and unoccupied office of a physician of that town, the burglar opened a closet (while his companion with a dark lantern was in another part of the room), and, feeling for clothing at about the height of closet hooks generally, got his hands between the jaws of a skeleton, which being adjusted with a coil spring and kept open with a thread, closed suddenly on the intruding hand by the breaking of the thread.
A sudden thought striking the burglar, of his being caught by a skeleton in the doctor's closet, so terrified him that he uttered a faint shriek, and when his companion turned the lantern toward him and he beheld himself in the grim and ghastly jaws of Death himself, he became so overpowered by fear that he fainted, fell insensible to the floor, pulling the skeleton down upon him, and making so much noise that his companion fled immediately, and the doctor, alarmed at the noise and confusion, hastened into the office and secured the terror-stricken burglar still held by the skeleton.
A burglar in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, was recently caught in a remarkable manner. Breaking into a closed and unoccupied office of a physician of that town, the burglar opened a closet (while his companion with a dark lantern was in another part of the room), and, feeling for clothing at about the height of closet hooks generally, got his hands between the jaws of a skeleton, which being adjusted with a coil spring and kept open with a thread, closed suddenly on the intruding hand by the breaking of the thread.
A sudden thought striking the burglar, of his being caught by a skeleton in the doctor's closet, so terrified him that he uttered a faint shriek, and when his companion turned the lantern toward him and he beheld himself in the grim and ghastly jaws of Death himself, he became so overpowered by fear that he fainted, fell insensible to the floor, pulling the skeleton down upon him, and making so much noise that his companion fled immediately, and the doctor, alarmed at the noise and confusion, hastened into the office and secured the terror-stricken burglar still held by the skeleton.
Other stories can be read here.
The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke is an example of a Fairy Painting, that is, a fantastical painting depicting fairies and other fairy tale creatures in extreme detail, painted by Richard Dadd between 1854 and 1866. At the time Dadd was a suspected schizophrenic and resident of Bethlem psychiatric hospital.
In response to rapid industrialisation and more widespread scientific thinking, which was disconcerting for some, Fairy Paintings were popular forms of escapism in Victorian England. The head steward at Bethlem was impressed by Dadd's artistic talents and commissioned the above piece.
Over the nine years it took to complete the painting Dadd payed microscopic attention to detail and used a special layering technique to create a 3D effect. In an attempt to show that the characters within the painting were not random, Dadd also composed a poem called Elimination of a Picture & its Subject—called The Fellers' Master Stroke, throughout which each figure is given a name and purpose.
[Sources: Fairy Paintings | The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke]
Curls of Winston Churchill's hair cut from his head when he was five years old. The locks are currently on display in The Birth Room at Churchill's birthplace Blenheim Palace. 1879. [Source]
The Natural History Museum of Ireland, sometimes called The Dead Zoo, is a branch of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin which houses around 10,000 taxidermy specimens from around the world, some of which have since gone extinct.
Remaining largely unaltered since it opened in 1857, leading some to call it a 'museum of a museum', many of the specimens are faded and display the bullet holes that originally killed the animal.
Unfortunately the upper floors were closed during my visit, and I understand they will remain closed while urgent repair work is undertaken, but there's still plenty to keep one occupied on the ground floor.
The London Necropolis Railway Line was a railway line which functioned to transport cadavers and mourners from London to the newly opened Brookwood Cemetery 23 miles away in Surrey. The railway was opened in response to overflowing inner-city cemeteries. Throughout the early 19th century London had been subject to vast industrialisation leading to economic boom and, in turn, increased population with which the city could not cope. For example, the cholera epidemic of the late 1840s, which claimed the lives of 15,000 citizens, led to bodies piling up in the streets as cemeteries became saturated.
When it opening in November 1854, the Necropolis line was given its own platform at Waterloo Station (bodies would be kept in tunnels under the station as they awaited transportation) and a timetabled service saw coffins being transported by night, and mourners by day. The train made two stops; one at an Anglican cemetery and one at a Non-conformist cemetery. The carriages were also divided into classes so that posh dead people wouldn't have to mingle with poor dead people.
The service was never as popular as had been thought; in its heyday it transported a mere 2300 people a year, as opposed to the 50,000 envisioned for it. It did hang on for almost a century though, "Until the 1940s it remained a weird London institution, a ghoulish Victorian hangover that resisted time, social change and falling demand" [source]. Then, in 1941, bombing by Hitler's Luftwaffe destroyed the Waterloo terminus and the LNR shipped its last cadaver.
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Farm equipment often moves from field to field along the state's highways at this time of the year.
"Spring is a busy time for Delaware farmers, with planting progressing rapidly," Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee said. "Our farmers are careful and cautious when they use the roads, knowing that their equipment is often oversized and can distract drivers. I urge motorists to be similarly careful and alert to avoid accidents."
Farmers are encouraged to display a slow-moving vehicle emblem, and are required to turn off the road when it is safe when five or more vehicles are behind their equipment. They are also advised to use escort vehicles when using oversized equipment or when vision is blocked and turns are frequent. Most tractors travel at speeds under 25 mph.
Motorists can take safety steps that include paying attention to the road, passing with caution, allowing extra room when following slow-moving equipment, and being patient if a farmer can't immediately pull over.
"If you can't see a farmer in the cab, the farmer can't see you," Kee said. "Please slow down and give them and their equipment space."
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4. Spoon about 3 tbsp. warm salsa onto each plate of tortillas. Using a slotted spatula or spoon, transfer 2 eggs to each plate, draining against side of pan first, and top with another 3 tbsp. salsa. Keep warm in oven while frying and plating remaining 4 eggs. (You may have to increase the heat a little for the second batch.)
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Sports-entertainment powerhouse WWE took the stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to announce the WWE Network, a 24/7 On-Demand streaming service. WWE Superstars and Legends such as Steve Austin, John Cena, Triple H and Shawn Michaels took part in the Jan. 9 announcement.
For $9.99 a month, subscribers can bring both old and new WWE content, including events previously available only on Pay-Per-View, to a number of devices. Among those devices upon the Feb. 24 launch will be the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360. The Network will launch on the Xbox One this summer, according to the official announcement.
"Today is a historic day for WWE as we transform and reimagine how we deliver our premium live content and 24/7 programming directly to our fans around the world," stated Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. "WWE Network will provide transformative growth for our company and unprecedented value for our fans."
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