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Bremont Watch Company and the Bletchley Park Trust are pleased to announce that they will be working together on the release of the new Bremont limited edition watch that will incorporate historical artefacts from Bletchley Park. It will be called the 'Codebreaker.' The watch is unlike any other watch ever created and in addition a percentage of the proceeds will be used towards the ongoing restoration of Bletchley Park.
Bletchley Park played an extremely important role in British history. During WWII it was converted into a codebreaking factory and became the site of the United Kingdom's main decryption establishment, the Government Code and Cipher School (GC&CS,) where ciphers and codes were decrypted, most famously the ciphers generated by the German Enigma and Lorenz machines.
By inventing and using ingenious machines and novel manual techniques to crack German ciphers, the 9,000 scientists, mathematicians and other crucial supporting staff are said to have helped shorten the war by at least two years and saved countless lives.
Inspired by a classic 40's officer's watch, the 'Codebreaker' will be made with a beautiful and unique Flyback chronograph GMT automatic movement and will incorporate some relevant historical artefacts from Bletchley Park; pine from the iconic Hut 6 (the centre of the operations to decrypt the German Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe Engima ciphers) and paper from one of the few remaining punch cards (used to analyse the vast amount of coded data created from the daily Enigma communications.) Part of the rotor of the watch will be made from the wheel of an original Enigma machine.
240 steel Codebreaker watches will be created and 50 rose gold watches.
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A big thank you to the couple who treated my wife and myself to dinner at Pizza Hut at Northcrest on Nov. 29. This was very much appreciated. God bless you, and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
To all of you with the lighted windows, decorated homes and the elaborate yard displays, thank you for sharing your holiday spirits and lifting ours.
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Menominee Casino Resort is an all-in-one destination for guests and groups of up to 1000 that offers a complete gaming, lodging, dining and entertainment experience that draws upon the Menominee Nation's long heritage of hospitality to create truly memorable family and corporate events.
Located in Keshena at the heart of Wisconsin's "Vegas Triangle", Menominee Casino Resort is the perfect location for any active player wanting access to many of the state's landmark casinos or groups and businesses looking for an exciting and entertaining place to meet and work, then relax and play.Conveniently located just west of Green Bay and the Fox Cities, and minutes east of Wausau, Menominee Casino Resort is the "meet you halfway" gathering place for anyone who likes to get together for great times - at a great place.
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When you were a kid, your father used to love taking you fishing and hiking and camping-anything outdoorsy. But now, at age 78, he is housebound, often irritable, and unwilling to go outside for any reason. In the early stages of dementia, he also has a number of other ailments and disabilities that require frequent medical attention.
Though he has regular care from home health aides and visiting nurses, he does need to see his physician every so often. The problem is, he's too fragile, physically and mentally, to be gotten out of bed, driven to the doctors' offices, taken from one room to the next, and generally kept on the move for an hour or two each time he has an appointment.
What are you going to do?
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New 'Masters of the Universe' Miniseries Coming From DC in July
DC Comics will tap into the power of Grayskull this July with a new, six-issue Masters of the Universe series from writer James Robinson (Starman, The Shade), artist Phillip Tan (The Savage Hawkman) and inker Ruy Jose. The hook? He-Man and company have been transformed into peasants with no memory of th


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DC Alumni, Winter Work Students Mingle
On Wednesday, February 9th, the Washington Area Webb Alumni (WAWA) got together for an event in honor of ASNE Day and Winter Work students in the area. The event was held at Crystal City Sports Pub, close to the ASNE Day venue in Arlington, VA. There was a fantastic turnout: upwards of 35 students, alumni and guests from the greater DC and Baltimore areas. The group enjoyed a lively social hour, Italian buffet and a "Webbie" cake.
This was the first major local alumni event of 2011 in the DC area; we look forward to our next gathering, sometime in the summer or early fall. We hope that this winter work event will continue to be an annual occurrence, and look forward to meeting more great students next year!


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Quality instruction is implemented by the staff, the School Board, the administration, and the faculty of Stoneybrooke Christian Schools. We are committed to providing an educational program that seeks to develop excellence in our students - spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
The core curriculum has been selected to achieve these goals within a Christ-centered, Bible-based program. In addition to the traditional core curriculum, the students are exposed to a wide range of educational experiences through the enrichment courses offered at Stoneybrooke. These enrichment courses include art, music, technology, science lab, library skills, Spanish, and physical education.
Stoneybrooke instruction is aligned with the California's Content Standards, where appropriate, and in many cases exceeds the standards. Additionally, the core subjects are on a five-year review cycle that allows for reevaluation of the curriculum based on the school's core values and Expected School-wide Learning Results.
The Bible is actively taught and integrated into all aspects of school life and all teaching is accomplished from the perspective of a Christian world-and-life view (Matthew 6:33). Each child is challenged and encouraged to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to live his or her life according to the principles outlined in God's Word.
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North Coast Chamber Players: An Evening of Music for Winds and Piano - Music Dept.
Reynolds Recital Hall, C.B. Hedgcock Building
Wednesday, July 23, 2014|
Offered without charge, the concert features current and former NMU faculty with visiting artists. Pianist Nancy Redfern will join The North Coast Chamber Players, comprised of Claudia Drosen, flute, Tamara Field, oboe, Deborah Check Reeves, clarinet, Gary L. Reeves, horn, and Will Peebles, bassoon.
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Imagine retail stores where the carousel spins, cafés instead of piglet races and a 12-story apartment building where Old MacDonald's Barn now stands.
It could happen, thanks to last spring's rezoning of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds. But the executive director of the fair, Martin Svrcek, says there are no plans to scrap the fair in favor of a neighborhood with more than 1 million square feet of commercial and office space and 1,350 homes, as outlined in the rezoning documents.
"The only new plans are the construction of the new Old MacDonald's Barn," Svrcek said. The Montgomery County Agricultural Center owns the 63 acres. "The fairground is not for sale."
In June 2012, Gaithersburg leaders approved an application from the Montgomery County Agricultural Center to rezone the fairground. The zoning had been light industrial and changed to a mixed-use development zone, which means that residential, commercial, office and public use spaces can be built, according to city documents.
The fairground is in a sought-after area — bounded by Interstate 270, and Md. 117 and Md. 355, major county thoroughfares. The city's MARC station is only a few blocks away.
A new development could include new on-ramps to the surrounding highways, according to city documents.
The motive behind rezoning was simply to increase the value of the land, Svrcek said, and does not reflect any plans to move.
The land is estimated at $14.41 million, according to Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation records. But that number might not yet reflect the increased value due to the change in zoning, said Trudy Schwarz, Gaithersburg's community planning director.
"They may not have updated the zoning," Schwarz said of the state's assessment, which is updated every three years. "They may base it more on the current use than potential use."
Schwarz said there has been no movement since last spring to follow up on the rezoning.
"We certainly haven't received any applications," she said. Based on the testimony during the hearings, she said, "plans are way in the future."
What was passed is called a "bubble plan," Schwarz said. It allows for a wide range of development but no specific layout.
Montgomery County Agricultural Center Inc. is a tax-exempt, privately operated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose stated mission is to "promote the continuance of agricultural activities by providing facilities for agriculture related organizations," according to its tax return.
According to its 2011 tax return, the most recent available, the fair had $2.9 million in revenue, up from $2.7 million the year before, and "there were no tax liabilities for unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2011."
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds was purchased in 1949 for $12,500 and for 64 years has provided entertainment and food for hundreds of thousands of fairgoers.
This year, more than 200,000 people were expected to show up to ride the Vortex, race hermit crabs and eat funnel cake. They won't have to worry that this will be the last year, Svrcek said.
"Cotton candy is not leaving Gaithersburg anytime soon," Svrcek said.


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Hostal Trajano
The Hostal Trajano is a restored Sevillian house from the XIX century. As you can see there is fully equipped single, double, double and twin rooms plus a beautiful roof. There are also extra bed for guests upon request.
In our property we offer the following services; television, air conditioning, public parking, historical center, Andalusian patio, wi-fi.
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Check in Time: 12pm
Check out Time: 12pm
Credit Cards Accepted.
Cancellation Policy: 72 hours.
Breakfast Not Included.
Taxes Included.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour reception
- 24 hour security
- Air Conditioning
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Breakfast not included
- Cable TV
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Wifi
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- Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Outdoor Terrace
- Taxes included
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Check in Time: 12pm
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How to get by bus from the bus station would be the number 32 bus from the airport and take a bus that leaves you in Plaza de Armas and is 5 min walking.
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From our property we invite you to know this wonderful city, Seville, particularly in its most select dates where they can find a unique city and full of passion.


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Oren Klaff, "Pitch Anything" – Pitching Blueprint For The Croc Brain [Neuro-Marketing]
Want to make every marketing strategy you do more effective?
Use this new neuro-marketing concept called "Frame Control" to increase your conversions.
Oren Klaff, author of Pitch Anything, explains why, as a marketer or sales professional, we must appeal to the "croc brain" to win business.
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Oren's book, Pitch Anything, has completely updated my approach to speaking from the stage and creating highly-converting online video sales letters.
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In this 2 part series, learn how to apply Oren's boardroom formula to your online marketing.
We give you the pitching blueprint which includes:
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Since the company's inception in 1933, Serta's home furnishings have become the embodiment of at-home luxury. This plush reversible throw will wrap you in welcome warmth, whether you're quivering mid-winter or taking arms against the frigid air-conditioner on a hot summer night. One side mimics the luxe feel of mink, while the other emulates the coziness of lamb's wool. Submit to the snuggliness. Surrender to the soft. Thanks to Serta, you'll never shiver again.
Reversible throw features micro-mink on one side and micro-sherpa on the other. Color on the micro-mink side only. Arrives wrapped in a ribbon.
In 1931, a group of independent mattress manufacturers teamed up to survive in a corporate marketplace. They took the name Serta in 1933, established a Chicago headquarters, and developed what is the top-selling mattress brand in the U.S. today. Sold in over 100 countries, Serta's product line has included collaborations with Vera Wang and Las Vegas' Bellagio Hotel.
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2013 24-hour Best Picture Showcase Marathon Event
The nominees are in and AMC Theatres' Best Picture Showcase is back! The Academy has chosen the best films of the year and we're showing them all. Select locations are showing all 9 movies back-to-back in a marathon built for movie lovers. $60 for all nine films in one day on February 23.
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Lakritsfabriken Super Salty Licorice 40g
On a trip to northern Europe, Ihsan and Valerie visited Stockholm and found a small treasure trove of unique and traditional Swedish delicacies. The licorice from Lakritsfabriken is one such product.
Most liquorice contains hydrogenated fats, gelatin and refined sugar to get the "right" taste and texture. This licorice is different and unique. Martin Jörgensen developed an original recipe with completely natural ingredients and based it on rice flour instead of wheat flour to make it suitable for gluten intolerant people.
This super salty licorice is made with 6% licorice root and has a nice soft and chewy texture. Salty licorice is typical in Sweden and if you've never had it, it is something worth trying!


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THE KOHL CENTER - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINThis panorama of the University of Wisconsin's Kohl Center was photographed by Christopher Gjevre. The Kohl Center opened in 1998 in Madison, Wisconsin and is named in honor of United States Senator Herb Kohl, who donated $25 million to the project. The facility is home to the University of Wisconsin hockey and basketball teams, for both the men and women's programs. It's the third largest indoor venue in the state, with a hockey game capacity of more than 15,000. Modeled after the University of Wisconsin Field House, it uses a cantilever design that gives great sightlines and brings spectators closer to the sporting event.
Bring your wall alive with the breathtaking sights of a jam-packed Kohl Center on game night! A spectacular, rare print you'll likely never see in stores, this amazing poster takes you to the hottest ticket in Madison - Badgers hockey on a cold winter's eve. Printed in brilliant color and perfect focus on high-quality paper stock, and complete with a sharp white border that includes the official team logo and a brief descriptive paragraph, this is both a beauty for the wall of home or office, and a great collector's item for years to come.
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Lively and elegant, always in movement, nonetheless Turin is incredibly a city set in the heart of verdant areas: gently resting on the hillside and enclosed by the winding course of the River Po, it owes much of its charm to its enchanting location at the foot of the western Alps, watched over by snowy peaks.
The first Capital of Italy invites you to discover its ancient and modern history, the palaces and museum, the parks and tree-lined avenues, the river and the hills, the restaurants and historic coffee houses, the long colonnaded streets and the multiethnic neighborhoods, the great events and the many little pleasures which have always made it unique, in a balance between the rational Roman town layout, the measured pomp of Piedmont baroque and the originality of the modern and contemporary architecture.
Come to Turin, live it, breathe its spirit… you're sure to be taken completely by surprise!
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Roy Lichtenstein. Early works
GAM - Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
March – June 2015
Claude Monet
GAM - Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
3 October 2014 - 15 February 2015
Russian Avant-Garde from the George Costakis Collection
Chiablese Palace
26 February - 30 August
Tamara de Lempicka
Chiablese Palace
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Raffaello. The Sun of the Arts
Palace of Venaria
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Opening of the new Egyptian Museum
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Modus Vivendi.
A journey through the fashion and car styles from the past, present and future
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The Real Century: 1915-2015. 9 exhibitions of modern and contemporary art
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Neorealism. Cinema, Photography, Art, Literature, Theatre and Music
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Wonders of Italia. The ancient origins of Italian manufacturing: from the Middle Ages to the 18th century
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Ivrea Historical Carnival
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Torino Jazz Festival
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Torino Classic Music
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The Best of Italian Opera
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Torino European Capital of Sport 2015
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Water Polo World League
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Women's World Fencing Championships
June 2015
Italian Athletics Championships
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International Book Fair
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The concept of "balance" permeates the undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt. Students balance academics, student activities, and social life in an environment that brings students, faculty, and staff from differing backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences together as one.
Because we believe so strongly that great ideas require more than one school of thought, students are encouraged to pursue academic interests in all four undergraduate colleges, even those outside of their main field of study. A significant number of students study abroad in one of the 120+ programs available in 36 countries on 6 continents.
When not engaged in learning, Vanderbilt students have plenty of choices off campus. Nashville is so much more than country music and Southern charm, despite how proud we are of the area's history. In fact, out of the more than 200 places to hear live music, less than a third play country. Nashville is also home to the Tennessee Titans NFL football team, Nashville Predators NHL hockey team, and the Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts offers ever–changing exhibitions of classic and contemporary art, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center brings many shows hot off of Broadway to town.
With so much to do, on campus and off, any student who can balance a serious pursuit of knowledge with endless possibilities for fun will feel right at home.
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Kid Cudi's New Song Is 'All Talk'
On Friday (May 28), the G.O.O.D. Music camp finally opened up their vaults and treated anxious fans to a preview of some of their new material. Kanye West's single 'Power' from his upcoming album 'Good Ass Job' hit the web, followed by some fre


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Environmental Justice Outreach Teleconference, November 4, 2010
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On November 4, 2010, EPA held its Quarterly Environmental Justice Community Outreach Call, providing an update on current activities such as Plan EJ 2014, rulemaking, and permitting. On the call, we discussed topics that were identified by environmental justice advocates prior to the call, such as our youth engagement work, affordable and sustainable energy activities, and air monitoring network. We also responded to questions on the call from environmental justice advocates that focused on topics ranging from local environmental justice concerns to the Agency's Title VI program. The next call will take place no later than February 2011.
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Forbes wants to know why you love SU. Use #MyTopCollege on Twitter and Instagram to share your Pirate Pride!
The Association, in collaboration with the University's Office of Admission, is pleased to announce the Legacy Link Program, celebrating the children and grandchildren of Southwestern alumni. Click here to sign your child or grandchild up to receive a FREE birthday present from SU.
Digitizing the Past
After nearly 25 years at Southwestern, Kathryn Stallard is retiring as the University's Director of Special Collections and Archives, but not before significantly changing the face and the future direction... Read More
The Class of 2015: By the Numbers
The Association of Southwestern University Alumni welcomes the Class of 2015. Below are the stats about the newest members of The Association.
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You never know where you'll go or what you'll come across on a Triumph Adventure bike.
It's not about what we've added to these iconic classic motorcycles over the years. It's about what we haven't taken away.
To the onlooker, Triumph Cruisers could be mistaken for being just about pure classic cruiser style.
The approach to our roadsters is simple. If it doesn't enhance the power, handling, feel or sound of the bike it doesn't go on it.
Lives on the road but was born for the track.
You know the feeling when you just want to keep riding and riding and riding?
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The ultimate Sports-Touring companion, the Explorer has all of the key functional features for cold and warm weather riding, including a Sympatex® performance membrane and our newly designed detachable Storm Collar and internal Storm Guard. Ventilation panels provide air-flow during warmer weather while the garment also includes a soft shell detachable windproof inner jacket that can also be worn off-bike.


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News Posts
CBC Associate Director Felicity Arengo Profiled in New Conservation Book
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For her research on flamingos, Felicity Arengo, associate director of the Museum's Center for Biodiversity and Conservation,has been profiled in Wildlife Heroes, a new book by Julie Scardina and Jeff Flocken. Combining photographs and fun facts with tales from the field, Wildlife Heroes features 40 conservationists dedicated to saving some of Earth's diverse wildlife.
Arengo's fieldwork has taken her across South America, from high-altitude lakes to fertile lowlands. "Flamingos are adapted to environments described as 'inhospitable,'" says Arengo. "They live in landscapes of extreme salt, wind, sun, and high altitudes." It takes a dedicated team to follow the birds and track their numbers.
Podcast: SciCafe: The Virus Hunters
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Highly publicized diseases like Ebola and swine flu are only some of the many viruses that spread from animals to humans. In this talk titled "The Virus Hunters" from a recent SciCafe, join virologist Nathan Wolfe and computational biologist Daniel Janies as they discuss their efforts to track infectious agents in animals before they reach people.
"The Virus Hunters" was introduced by Mark Siddall, a curator from the Museum's Division of Invertebrate Zoology. The SciCafe took place at the Museum on February 1, 2012.
David Gruber on Microscopic Glowing Aliens Friday, March 02 9:18 am
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Curator John Sparks is blogging weekly about the upcoming exhibition, Creatures of Light, which opens on Saturday, March 31. This week, he invited marine biologist David Gruber, an assistant professor at The City University of New York (CUNY) and a Museum research associate who consulted on the exhibition, to contribute the guest post below.
Imagine a group of single-celled animals smaller than the width of a human hair that possess 25 times the amount of DNA as humans. These organisms both bask in the sun to obtain energy, like plants, and actively hunt, like animals, even slurping out the insides of other cells. They include some of the fastest speed demons of the microscopic domain, propelling themselves up to 200-500 μm/second—the equivalent to a 6-foot Olympian athlete swimming at 40 mph. On top of these feats, a few members are responsible for creating the nighttime sparkle on breaking surf.
Wylie Dufresne Talks Chemistry and Creativity
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Molecular gastronomy is a branch of food science that explores how chemical processes transform ingredients. Chefs like Wylie Dufresne apply this research from the lab to the kitchen, creating dishes that are both inspired and informed. At this month's Adventures in the Global Kitchen event, The Magical Meal with Wylie Dufresne, Dufresnse will discuss how to alter the texture, viscosity, and appearance of food with the Museum's Provost of Science, Michael Novacek. Below, Dufresne answers a few questions about his cooking inspiration.
Using Snake Venom Protein to Fight Cancer
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While "snake oil" is shorthand for false cure, snake venom may have real healing power. At March 7's SciCafe, From Poison to Panacea: Using Snake Venom to Combat Cancer, University of Southern California biochemistry professor Frank Markland will share his research on a protein found in snake venom and how it's being used to combat cancer in the lab. Below, Markland answers a few questions about his research.
How are you using snake venom in cancer research?
Frank Markland: We injected contortrostatin, a protein found in southern copperhead snake venom, directly into the mammary glands of mice where human breast cancer cells had been injected two weeks earlier. Not only did the injection of this protein inhibit the growth of the tumor—it also slowed angiogenesis, the growth of blood vessels into the tumor that supply it with nutrients and allow the tumor to grow and spread. The protein also impaired the spread of the tumor to the lungs, one site where breast cancer spreads effectively.


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Following January's week-long entry period, the thousands of acts who entered this year's Emerging Talent Competition were divided into playlists and sent to our panel of the UK's top online music writers for the first round of judging.
Each judge will pick their three favourite artists to make up the longlist. That longlist will then be whittled down to a shortlist of eight artists by judges including Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis. The shortlist will be announced at the beginning of March, with the live finals taking place in Pilton in April to decide the winning act, who will win a slot on one of the Festival's main stages.
Here's a list of the sites which will be judging the music. We heartily recommend that you check them out.
- 2 U I Bestow
- Amelia's Magazine
- Bitter Fingers
- Black Plastic
- Breaking More waves
- Brixton via Anywhere
- Cats band crushes
- Charming Man
- Consequence of Sound
- Crack in the Road
- Crack Magazine
- Devil has the best tuna
- Don't Watch Me Dancing
- Dots and dashes
- Drowned in Sound
- faded glamour
- Fear of Fiction
- Flying with Anna
- Gold Flake Paint
- Hot Cakes
- It's All Indie
- Just Music That I Like
- moleskin 90
- Music liberation
- Music like Dirt
- Neon Filler
- Nialler9
- Pigeon post
- Play Pause Rewind
- Real horrorshow tunes
- Resonance FM
- The 405
- The House of Coxhead
- The Line of Best Fit
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Complete your undergraduate degree with modest or no loan debt for tuition.
You're confident that college is within your reach, and you've worked hard to prepare academically. You know that earning a college degree is an important factor in realizing your potential and improving your career opportunities. Still, you're not sure about the steps to get there or how to pay for your education.
Lesley University's Urban Scholars Initiative (USI) was created to help
talented and dedicated students like you fulfill their dream of
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You will complete your undergraduate degree with modest or no loan debt
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Cycling in Copenhagen is altogether glorious – and it won't take long before you're sidetracked by the great attractions. Here's how to do it!
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Copenhagen has over 300 km of cycle paths. Practically every part of the city is reachable in complete safety.
A gentle loop around the centre takes you past most of the city's famous sights. But bikes are best for finding hidden gems. Head for Cisternerne, for example. This eerie glass museum is housed in underground water cisterns.
Pedal through Nyboder, a district made up of criss-crossing rows of ochre and mustard houses, built to house sailors by Christian IV.
A traditional Danish sandwich is a must. Royal favourite Ida Davidson won't mind if you bring your helmet. Alternatively, try one of the low-key eateries on Nansengade.
To finish, park your bike outside Tivoli, one of Copenhagen's most famous landmarks. What better way to finish a day of sightseeing, than some candyfloss and merry-go-rounds at the venerable amusement park?
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Sub-Saharan Africans migrate to North Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond. The research offered here focuses generally on two aspects of sub-Saharan migration: the outcomes for these migrants and their children once they have settled in their countries of destination, the United States among them, and the roles that diasporas and development policies can play in the economic improvement of these African nations.
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Sunday, April 14, 2002Johnson City, Tenn. (April 14, 2002) - East Tennessee State had a pair of its track and field student-athletes compete yesterday at the Sea Ray Relays held at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Jennifer Howard competed in the 400-meter dash on the women's side and Charvin Clark in the long jump on the men's side. Howard finished third in her heat, turning in a season-best time of 56.20, which was good for 21st in a field of 36. Clark jumped 23-07.25 in his only effort outdoors so far this season, finishing ninth. His mark is the best in the Southern Conference so far this season. ETSU's track teams will be in action next weekend when they host the Southern Conference Outdoor Championships at the Liberty Bell Complex starting on Thursday, April 11.
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After four years in office, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson said on Thursday that she will step down after President Obama's State of the Union address in January, inviting speculation about who will be named as her successor.
Jackson's four-year tenure at the agency was busy and productive, but it also was controversial. Since Jackson was confirmed to head EPA in 2009, the agency has undertaken a number of significant and divisive measures, including setting new standards to clean up mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, and setting new standards to limit fine particle soot in the air. EPA played a lead role in establishing new fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas standards for motor vehicles. In 2009, the agency reversed findings made under the Bush administration, declaring that climate change poses a real threat to public health and the environment.
This active administrative role made her a target for lawmakers and pundits who see EPA regulations as symptomatic of the Obama administration's government overreach, but her leadership did score points within the environmental community, which on Thursday lamented her imminent departure.
"There has been no fiercer champion of our health and our environment than Lisa Jackson, and every American is better off today than when she took office nearly four years ago," said Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council. "Lisa leaves giant shoes to fill."
As her exit didn't come as too much of a surprise to the environmental community, they have long been speculating about whom Obama will choose as her successor.
Following are the candidates most frequently mentioned as the next potential EPA administrator:
Bob Perciasepe
Perciasepe, the agency's deputy administrator and chief operating officer, is widely considered to be the front-runner for Jackson's job. Perciasepe has had a wide-ranging career and is considered one of the most qualified for the post. In the Clinton administration, he was first appointed to serve as the nation's top water official and later as the senior official responsible for air quality. Before his appointment to EPA in 2009, he was chief operating officer at the National Audubon Society and has served as secretary of the Environment for the state of Maryland.
"I think Bob Perciasepe is the leading, and probably most deserving, candidate. He has worked at every level of government, and in almost every major part of EPA—air, water, and deputy administrator. In each job, he has performed with distinction," William Becker, executive director of the National Association of Clean Air Agencies, told National Journal on Thursday. "The others are also very worthy candidates, but my money is on Bob!" Perciasepe is not only considered a front-runner due to his career breadth but also because he is respected in both environmental and industry circles, making for a potentially smoother confirmation process. "Both environmental groups and industry see him as a straight shooter," said Clean Air Watch President Frank O'Donnell.
Mary Nichols
Nichols, chairwoman of the California Air Resources Board, would be an ambitious and possibly controversial choice to head EPA, but she has been right at the center of successor speculation. In her current post since 2007, Nichols has led the charge on the Golden State's cap-and-trade program for greenhouse-gas emissions that has come under intense attack from major oil companies. Her work on cap-and–trade has brought her into close contact with Obama administration officials who worked on a comprehensive climate-change bill in the last term, and she is known to have close ties with Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairwoman Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., who in 2008 supported a Nichols nomination.
Nichols previously served as assistant administrator for EPA' s air and radiation program in the Clinton administration and as secretary for California's Resources Agency from 1999 to 2003. Ahead of that, Nichols served as director of Institute of the Environment at the University of California (Los Angeles).
Gina McCarthy
EPA's air chief has also been named as one of Jackson's potential successors. As assistant administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation at the EPA, McCarthy has been behind some of the Obama administration's toughest clean-air policies and has often testified in lieu of Jackson at congressional committee hearings on the agency's controversial regulations.
Before her confirmation, McCarthy served as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and had extensive involvement with the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multistate pact to cap and cut emissions. McCarthy, who is originally from Boston, served as an environmental regulator under Mitt Romney and the four previous Massachusetts governors.
Amy Harder contributed contributed to this article.


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Tim Tebow will definitely see a lot of playing time. This board thinks Sanchez will be a goner mid season.
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Just below the Scarleteen 101 section on the left-hand sidebar over there, you should see something new today that looks like this:
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That's our brand new, shiny, live site helpline. It's a web-based, real-time chat system our visitors can now use to be able to connect with one of our staff or volunteers directly for quick help.
What kind of help? If you're new to the site, and are having any trouble navigating, or have any kind of technical problem using the site, you can use it so one of us can help you with that right away when we're online. If you need an answer to a question, or information on a given issue, but don't know where to look for it, or are having trouble finding exactly what you need. Scarleteen is a big site that's been around a long time, so there's a lot here: we know it's not always easy to find exactly what you need. This way we can give those of you who need it a fast helping hand.
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The same policies and guidelines we have for the site in general apply to this new tool. Those are here, but in a nutshell? We're a sexual health and sexuality education organization. This new service is to help you with utilizing all we have to offer pertaining to those things and other issues related to them. We ask that you remember we're people, not machines, and bring your common courtesy A-game, and we'll always do the same with you. If you can't handle that, or feel like trolling the live help is the way you want to spend your day, you get blocked because we're trying to work here and want to put our energy into users who need help, not something to do because they're bored and nothing good is on TV. Like with our other direct service, we reserve the right not to answer or respond to any given post or question without reason (though chances are good that if we're doing that, it's because we know someone is trolling, or a person just isn't respecting any limits or boundaries we've stated to them directly, or which are included in our site policies or guidelines).
We don't know just yet how often there will be someone online, but our aim is to have one person around on this during most hours of every day. We suspect it'll be a lot like it goes with our boards, where most of the time users either will not have to wait at all for answers, or, if you do have to wait, it'll be a short wait of less than an hour or so.
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United Healthcare Military & Veterans began serving the TRICARE West region April 1, 2013.
Since then, some beneficiaries and providers have experienced service problems related to processing medical referral authorizations.
To mitigate delays in patient care, TRICARE Management Activity made an exception to policy and issued a blanket authorization waiver letter allowing TRICARE west region beneficiaries to receive medical care for TRICARE covered benefits without an authorization from United Healthcare.
Prior to the original waiver letter expiration date of June 19, United Healthcare conducted stress tests of their medical referral processes across five large west region Military Treatment Facilities.†The results of the test identified a major flaw which would require reconciliation before resuming standard processes. †As a result, the blanket authorization waiver letter has been extended to July 2, 2013.
The 412th Medical Group stands ready to assist all TRICARE beneficiaries with managing medical referral needs. †If you need assistance or have any questions, call the 412th MDG Referral Management Center at (661) 275-2259.


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December 3, 2013 - Fred Duncan, 35, readies himself to shoot a basketball during a pick-up game at Church Health Center Wellness Center Tuesday morning. The center is one of three health care organizations that will receive a two-year Health Access grant, totaling $500,000, awarded by Medtronic Philanthropy. This grant will support Wellness 4 Life, a program at Church Health Center Wellness, in which medical providers refer patients to the center's health coaches. The coaches help patients set goals to adopt healthier behaviors and lifestyle changes. "Church Health Center Wellness is a place where, you know, if you need more hand holding, we're the place for you to go," said Marvin Stockwell, Communcations Director, Church Health Center. "We take every opportunity to keep people engaged, both from a healthy eating front or from an exercise front to make sure that you're continuing to progress." (Yalonda M. James/The Commercial Appeal)
An economically underprivileged girl plays next to a makeshift shelter in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Some 800 million people in the country live in poverty, many of them migrating to big cities in search of a livelihood and often ending up on the streets. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
12/03/13 - Caesar Lomo, ice guard at the Memphis Zoo on Ice, skates along with another patron, not pictured, during a slow time on the ice rink on Tuesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the Memphis area is likely to see a significant ice storm starting late Thursday night and lasting until Friday evening. Memphis is expected to have around a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation during the storm. (Brad Vest/The Commercial Appeal)
Thai police stand guard behind a concrete slab outside the metropolitan police headquarters, in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Later Tuesday, Bangkok police began removing concrete barriers and barbed wire around their headquarters, and said they will let anti-government protesters into the building ahead of their threatened assault. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup)
Syrian refugee women stand in line to receive their families share of winter aid kits at Zaatari refugee camp, near the Syrian border, in Mafraq, Jordan, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Cranes lifted trailers into place and tents are packed away as international aid workers rush to winterize the massive refugee camp in Jordan _ trying to avoid a repeat of last year when three days of torrential ran turned Zaatari into a muddy swamp. Plans to distribute clothing, blankets and electric heaters come as the 120,000 residents brace for their third winter in exile. (AP Photo/Mohammad Hannon)
A police officer holds his son's hand outside a church during the funeral for Michael Feeney Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in Ridgewood, N.J. Feeney, 10, was named Ridgewood's honorary police chief for 2013 before succumbing to cancer last week. He had been struggling for four years with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare, aggressive and often fatal bone cancer that usually develops in children and young adults. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
December 3, 2013 - A horse grazes as the morning fog burns off at Shelby Farms on Tuesday morning. (Mike Brown/The Commercial Appeal)
December 3, 2013 - First Cumberland Presbyterian Church members Kelly Shepherd (front) and Kayra Bryant make final preparations for this week's Cumberland Forest. The two-day holiday event has six-themed cabins, an indoor park area with Santa and outdoor live nativity scene. Times are Friday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church located at 8161 Germantown Road in Olive Branch. (Stan Carroll/The Commercial Appeal)
A woman passes a large menorah on Independence Mall on the seventh night of Hanukkah, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in Philadelphia. Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights, an eight-day commemoration of rededication of the Temple by the Maccabees after their victory over the Syrians. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Survivors and their supporters sit next to photographs of the Bhopal gas disaster displayed during a protest on the anniversary of the tragedy near the Indian parliament in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. On this day in 1984, thousands of people died after a cloud of methyl isocyanate gas escaped from a pesticide plant operated by a Union Carbide subsidiary in Bhopal in central India. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)
Police stand guard outside the Parliament in Kiev, Ukraine, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday opened a high-tension session in which the opposition aims to put forward a vote of no-confidence in the government in the wake of both the president's shelving an agreement with the European Union and police violence against demonstrators protesting that decision. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. The rocket is carrying its first commercial payload, a communications satellite. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chaos, a Chimpanzee, looks through the glass at visitors during his public debut in the Onstead Foundation Chimpanzee Habitat at the Houston Zoo Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, in Houston. Six chimpanzees were relocated to the zoo through the combined efforts of Lincoln Park Zoo's Project ChimpCARE, the Houston Zoo, and Curtis and Bea Shepperson, the chimps' owners. The Sheppersons had been under pressure from officials in the Mechanicsville, Virginia area to relocate the chimpanzees because of a recent escape and the lack of proper licenses. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)


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da4nex wrote:...from you Ree-dan regulars out there.
I've twice had my car windows broken while playing a round at Redan. Also had another instance where I wisely left my doors unlocked and only had some small stuff (Swiss Army knife, lighter) stolen, but at least I wasn't picking glass out of my ass on the ride home. All of this was well over ten years ago and I haven't driven back there in my car since, relying instead on catching a ride with others.
So the question is: do the local thugs still mess around with cars there? I'm hoping to play a round there this upcoming Saturday morning, but may opt for an alternate course if the vandalism is still a common occurrence there.
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Whether your tastes run to minimalism, traditional style, or some where in between, Bridges 2.0 satisfies your need for function and fashion. Think of it as the "little black dress" that you can dress up with a more sophisticated modern edge or you can dress down to create a serene, casual feel. The clean lines are equally at home in a city loft or country cottage. And, true to its name, Bridges 2.0 spans styles and periods, from Metro to Retro and back again. Change your mind, change your mood, change your style … without having to change your furniture.
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Cutting back on your energy usage is one of the best ways to bring down your electricity bill. But did you know that making simple changes to not just your wattage consumption but the way your home retains and expels air can dramatically transform the way you experience your spaces and use electricity? Joining us this week to share 5 Tips on how we can better green our homes is green visionary and sustainable pioneer David Johnston who focuses on easy changes you can make with your appliances, air exchange, insulation and even windows that will pave the way to dramatic savings. Undoubtedly an expert on all things energy, David shares his over 30 years of experience and gives us a snapshot of some of the best ways we can reduce our energy consumption by up to 50%!
Tip 1 – FOCUS ON SMALL STEPS
When your family's energy bill is running high, there are a number of quick and easy changes that can be made that focus in on changing day to day habits. Every household should start noting how much energy is used per room per day, looking at how and how many rooms are being lit up at night, what appliances are running and the like. We've mentioned this here on Inhabitat before, but one of the easiest changes you can make is swapping out your energy hungry incandescent bulbs for green picks such as LEDs. These hogs are not only costly to run, but in the grand scheme are quite bad for the environment given their short life spans. The vast majority of people are also unaware of how many phantom loads are running throughout their homes. Phantom loads may seem like a small and pesky problem, but these loads can account for up to 15% of a house's energy bill.
Unfortunately, the way the vast majority of appliances are designed today, they are built to run 24/7. You may not realize this, but because of it, day in and day out, you are using more energy than you think. One of the easiest things that you can do to alleviate this issue is to get a power strip and centralize where all your appliances draw their power. With a power strip you can easily shut things off when you are not using them. Experts say that 15-40% of energy consumption is behavior based, and the first move you should make is to think about what you can control right now.
Every house in America is under-insulated, and 120 million of these homes are in such a state that a thorough energy audit is warranted. Air leaks account for 25-30% of an average energy bill, and this is one of the most profound steps that you can make for the betterment your home's comfort and reducing the amount of your monthly bill. Energy auditors are well-equipped with the right tools and knowledge to quickly pinpoint problem areas in your home. When your auditor does arrive at your doorstep, you should be sure to trail him or her like a shadow – walk with them throughout the process so that you can best understand the issues in your home that are causing problems.
The first thing your auditor will do is a "Blower Door" which is one of the most effective ways to determine a home's overall leakiness as well as to pinpoint specific leaks. A blower pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed cracks and openings. While conducting this test, a smoke pencil or infrared camera may be used to illustrate the air leaks. These tests determine the air infiltration rate of a building, and give you an idea of where you need will need to start to add weather stripping, caulk or more insulation. You'll likely be surprised to find that you have air leaks on places you wouldn't even suspect.
The second thing your auditor will do is take an infrared camera and survey your spaces and detect air leakage within building envelopes. This step is best done on cold days, where the camera will reveal exactly where you have insulation voids. The infrared camera is essentially Superman vision for air leaks, and it will even do you one better by photographing those trouble spots so that you have a digital record on hand to quickly tend to these spaces.
The third step your auditor will undertake is called a "Duct Blast." The Duct Blast will tell you where in your ducts air is leaking. In most homes. thermostats will be set up in rooms at the top of the house, and this is what is gauging and regulating the heat below. A lot can happen between the basement and top floor as air travels through your ducts, and air loss is one of them. Leaky ducts require your systems to work harder to regulate and provide the hot and cool air expelled throughout the house. In fact, anywhere a duct changes direction you are likely to find an air leak. Ducts can be sealed on your own, with duct-mastic available at any hardware store – just get ready to venture into some dusty spaces! Finally, an auditor will provide you with a standard visual inspection, evaluating the design of your spaces and providing you with thorough notes on the situation at hand, and you can start pursuing a contractor or begin making the upgrades yourself.
Tip 3 – DON´T BE AFRAID OF OVER-INSULATION
A common fear of those looking to upgrade their home is that if they tighten homes up too much, they will find themselves in a dangerous and unhealthy living environment. The reality is that anytime you burn something in a house, you need oxygen – this includes water heaters, stoves, furnaces and more. Given that every house will find air leaks one way or another, this shouldn't be a concern for most. On average a new home will have a Natural Air Change Rate (NACR) of 2 hours, and for an existing/older home, a rate of 30 minutes. Specifically, the NACR is the amount of time it takes indoor air to clear out in place of fresh air from outside. Building codes in fact stipulate strict rules that require that any structure with a NACR of three hours or more must be ventilated mechanically. So unless you've sealed up you home like a vacuum, you shouldn't have to worry about this issue.
A real concern does however lie with new homes with leaky duct work. Too many leaks can give way to negative pressure in a home and affect appliances that carry a lot of destructive weight. Negative pressure occurs when indoor air pressure is less than that of outdoor air pressure, drawing outside air into the home. When too much air is being sucked into the house, in turn carbon monoxide can easily start to be distributed through the house without anyone being the wiser. Most heating appliances will produce by-products of mainly water and carbon dioxide, but if the combustion from these processes aren't provided with enough oxygen, carbon monoxide is formed. Carbon monoxide is well known as the silent killer, and as David tells us from his experience, just 10 years ago, one third of the homes in both Colorado and California were suffering from this problem. Ironically, those who have an older home in hand don't have much to worry about – these houses are typically leaking so much air that their high NACR mitigates the issue completely.
Sometimes it's not within our budgets to take on a full upgrade that could cost upwards of $10,000. If you're going to have to pick and choose, David suggests prioritizing what needs to be done like so:
STEP ONE: Sort out your air exchanges Make air exchange your number one priority. Reducing the intake and outtake will give you the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to cash savings and comfort in your home. If you can't invest in a contractor, there are plenty of references out there that will arm you with exactly what you need to work on your own. David himself has published numerous publications focusing on how the everyday person can make the upgrades themselves with materials easily found at a local hardware store. Some excellent references authored by David include: Green from the Ground Up: Sustainable, Healthy, and Energy-Efficient Home Construction; Toward a Zero Energy Home; and Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time .
STEP TWO: Clean out your attic Once you've gotten your issues with air exchange squared away, David recommends looking next towards your attic. You should clean out that entire space – and he means wipe away all that existing insulation so that you see the bare bones of the construction, specifically, the top of the ceiling that sits right under your feet. If you're able to see what's going on from overhead, you can spot the points of leakage, be it through gaps, recessed lighting fixtures, vents and more. After you've singled out all those trouble points seal them up tight! More insulation is key, and as David states "When it's cold outside you put a hat on, and it's basically the same idea when it comes to your house." Your new insulation, in part to seal up cracks, should be at least one foot thick. Cellulose is a green, quick and easily available option that you can pour all over the ceiling without issue.
STEP THREE: Clean out your basement and crawl spaces The third thing everyone should be mindful of is the basement and crawl spaces. You should seek out all the crack, gaps and leaks and pack in as much insulation as you can in these spaces. Special attention should be given to sealing up all your air ducts. Duct-mastic is a readily available sealant that comes in a paint-like consistency and can be brushed on all of the joints of your ducts. There are also companies all across the country who will come to your home just to do this. Pipe insulate is another great way to reduce your energy costs. In fact, just these three steps alone can give way to up to a 30% energy reduction and will cost you just $1000.
While windows are a much more expensive upgrade than some of the tips mentioned above, they can make a huge difference. If you live in an area that experiences the four seasons at full-blast, you may notice that during these times there are areas of the house you just don't want to be. This is mainly because you are likely the owner of major air leaks originating from windows and doors, and it's no surprise that a lot of discomfort can result from poorly insulated windows. The new technology being applied to windows is nothing short of amazing, and there are four types of windows that you should reference if and when you decide that this is the right choice for you: Single pane windows, Double pane windows, Low-E windows and our new favorite, Super Windows. In practice windows are each given an R rating signifying their level of insulation (note that wall insulation will carry a rating of between R19-R20).
Single Pane: Single pane windows are common in older homes and feature a single glaze. These windows are a poor choice if you live in an area with notable changes in temperature throughout the year. These windows carry an R1 rating.
Double Pane: Double pane windows will have two panes or glazes and carry an R2 rating
LOW-E Windows: LOW-E windows are a popular choice for those more concerned with energy consumption in cooling and heating. In the winter, the windows will reflect heat in ,and in the summer reflect the heat out. These windows register an R3 rating.
Super Windows: Super windows are the newest generation of windows that feature multiple layers of film between each glaze or pane. This solar regulating material is applied between each pane, and amazingly, these windows can have R ratings of between R7-R11. Marvin Windows now makes their own super window, a triple pane with a krypton/argon/air gas mix in between the panes, which ups the thermal performance significantly, reaching an unparalleled level of insulation that will knock hundreds of dollars off your energy bill.
Working in the business for decades, David will tell you that many of these alterations are a great way to save money in the long-run, but ultimately what most people are aiming for is to find a level of comfort that will maximize the happiness of those in their homes. All of these upgrades have the power to change the way a space is experienced phenomenally, and not only will you be able to recover dead areas of your home, but you may just find that several new cozy spots will be born anew!
Green Energy-Efficiency Expert – David Johnston
David Johnston is the founder and President of What's Working, Inc. and is one of the pioneers of the sustainability movement in the US. For the last 30 years he has been working to transform the building industry to become greener and more sustainable. Recently, David received the SAM Sustainability Pioneer Award, which is considered the Nobel prize in the sustainability world and acknowledges personal excellence in implementing the principles of sustainability in the corporate sector. He sees the world as a whole system and develops strategies that deal with global climate change, resource conservation and energy efficiency. His vision of sustainability and publications are transforming how people think about home building and remodeling. To that end he has trained 1000s of building professionals over the past 17 years.
David is also the founding designer and consultant of the
Some of America's most energy-efficient LEED showcase homes feature the very same Marvin windows 150,000 window and door products that are ENERGY STAR certified. that you can buy for your own home. Marvin believes in building top performance into windows and doors with proven technology that are accessible to the average homeowner. And the proof is in the numbers: Marvin has more than More than 80 percent of the existing U.S. housing stock was built before 1990. Replacing old, inefficient windows and doors is one of the best ways to increase America's overall energy efficiency. To see how beautiful, efficient Marvin windows and doors can become part of your home, sign up for Marvin's online remodeling planner. This free planner helps you visualize space, track budgets and create an inspiration board.
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March 13, 2011 at 4:14 pm
Good article, but I think it should be noted that this article was "brought to you by Marvin Windows". So called "super windows" are great, but in an average home (20 windows?), they're going to cost you $20k – $30k.
Any energy auditor giving out good feasible advice will have to admit that window replacement, unless the windows are in particularly bad shape, should be WAY down on the list of priorities; certainly not in a top 5 list.
Just my humble opinion.
February 17, 2011 at 3:01 am
we had money. what about wool undergarments, using the sun strategically for heat and light, window quilts, scheduling baking and cooking to conserve that heat for when people ar
February 15, 2011 at 12:22 am
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February 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm
not enough effort is spent on educating people about CHEAP things they can do to cut energy costs. when i mean cheap, i mean practically free, not less than $1000. anyone mindful of saving money by saving energy will scoff at dishing out that kind of money for something that may not pay off for ten years. i'm talking about things people did to save energy before we had money. what about wool undergarments, using the sun strategically for heat and light, window quilts, scheduling baking and cooking to conserve that heat for when people are in the home, and thousands of other ideas people have been using since the beginning of time? more people would save more energy if the suggestions weren't always to MORE spend money.
February 12, 2011 at 8:34 am
Step 1 must be, to figure out where the energy is going.
Then, step 2 is to slow or stop those energy flows.
To detect leaks in the envelope (walls, ceilings, windows, doors), professionals use a thermal imaging camera. A homeowner can get a less expensive device, such as a Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector. After the cold spots are found, you can begin to decide how to treat each of them.
The key is to measure first, then decide which changes will be cost effective. Little things like caulk or spray-foam are often surprisingly effective, after you figure out where they are needed.
February 11, 2011 at 1:08 pm
These kinds of tips could make a huge difference on a big scale if implemented. Come on surburbia you can do it!
February 11, 2011 at 1:03 pm
These are great tips! I'll definitely pass this along to my parents, who are currently renovating their house..
February 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Thanks—I'll definitely try these out.
February 10, 2011 at 6:03 pm
This is wonderful but what about those of us in historic buildings and we are not allowed to change the old factory windows or put any kind of film on them?
February 10, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Indeed, a much more accurate article than one that was posted several weeks ago. Still, recommending that homeowners "stuff as much insulation as possible" into gaps is not wise-far from expert advice. This is not a paint job. It takes years in the weatherization trade to learn how to safely and effectively air-seal a home. A haphazard job can do much more harm than good, causing mold and air quality issues. Many utilities offer low or no-cost audits and very reasonable financing for completing the upgrades. Some even offer incentives.
February 8, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Excellent post- David makes it so clear how important taking the right steps are. Saving money and making a house more comfortable really is about fixing (and finding) the glaring problems first. I really dig his line ALL homes in the US are under insulated,touche.


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I'm serious ... West Lib got jobbed!
Really?!? People are bitching? The best two teams are playing. Ain't that the point?
I'm serious ... West Lib got jobbed!
Really?!? People are bitching? The best two teams are playing. Ain't that the point?
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The same one's that are complaining about Oklahoma St. somehow getting screwed are the same one's that will be turning the channel halfway through the 1st quarter when Okie Light is getting blown out by LSU... so they can watch their NFL or college hoops...
A full fledged playoff is going to be difficult to have happen because the NCAA would control all the money. The conferences are the one's that control the money and it's going to stay that way so they can keep the bowl games/bowl tie-ins in tact.
If anyone got screwed over from the Big-12, it's a team like Kansas St. who were passed over for a spot in the Sugar Bowl in favor of Virginia Tech. But it's not the first time Kansas St. has been screwed over in the BCS.... it boils down to how well your fanbase travels, spends money, etc. The bowls have to make money, and there's too many bowl games already and many of them lose money. At least VT's fanbase travels well and can fill up 30,000+ seats in the Sugar Bowl. Kansas St.'s fanbase can't, which is why they were passed up for a BCS bowl 1998 despite being undefeated.
The best college footbal can hope for is a +1 playoff format where the top 4 teams in the country (BCS) can have a playoff for the national championship, while keeping the 4 major bowls in tact.... which is exactly what the SEC tried to propose.
Every conference other than the ACC shot it down and wanted no part of it. This is the way the Big-12 wanted it, so this is how they're going to get it.
CFB is a joke and will continue to be a joke. I love CBB and the NCAA Tourney is the best postseason in all of sports but if CFB had a playoff it would blow it out of the water but these big schools want to win one or 2 tough games a year and be slotted into a title game rather than earning it.
Okay...this is just silly....Stanford has a better gripe than Okie St.
Their one lose was to Oregon...Ok. St lost to IOWA ST...Let that sink in.
Ok. St has no one to blame but theirselves...end of story.
There is No way,and I mean no way to defend losing to a almost 4 touchdown underdog..
No way.
It was set up for them and they failed.
Is this not true?
Just win and don't leave it up to nothing else...this isn't like a undeated team getting screwed over like Auburn in 2004.
This is about teams shooting theieselves in the foot.
They held their own destiny in their own hands and screwed the pooch.
Losing at home has nothing to do with it. The home team has zero advantage in this rivalry... doesn't matter if it's in Baton Rouge or Tuscaloosa. The game is typically going to come down to a field goal worth of difference even if they played in a grocery store parking lot in Europe.
Oklahoma St. didn't beat a single ranked opponent on the road, they have zero decent road wins. Alabama went on the road and beat #24 Penn St. in Happy Valley.
Did you see the LSU vs. Bama game when they played on Nov. 5th? If anybody would've watched that game for the first 60 minutes of regulation and then shut their television off... they'd swear up and down that Alabama was probably the better team, and ended up winning that game...
Both Bama and LSU have only been in one game all season that was even a contest... it was against each other.
Stanford got blown out by the Pac-10 Champion... the same team LSU blew out. Stanford didn't "win their conference"... hard to argue for them and against Bama using the same logic.
Oklahoma St. removed themselves immediately the instant they lost to Iowa St. Prior to that, Oklahoma St. removed themselves the instant the Big-12 decided to pass up the SEC's offer of a +1 playoff.
This is the system they wanted, this is the results they got.
You are using PSU as the marquee win? PSU's best win was over Ohio State.
Stanford didn't get a chance to play LSU at home either, in reality you should have to win your conference to play in the title game.
Being at home isn't a huge edge in this particular rivalry. LSU and Bama are too evenly matched. The road team has won 7 of the last 11 times.
Beating Penn St. on the road is Bama's best road win. It's a ranked opponent.
Oklahoma St. hasn't beat any ranked team on the road. Period.
Bama's best win was over the #6 team in the country (Arkansas) in a 38-14 blowout. We had scrubs playing the 4th quarter of that game. Arkansas only two losses are against the #1 and #2 teams in the country.
Okie St.'s best win is against #8 Kansas St.... the team a healthy Oklahoma blew out 58-17.
You shouldn't have to win your conference in order to play in the title game. But if they want to make it a rule, then make it a rule.
But it won't be until after LSU and Bama have played for all the marbles.
They let Nebraska and Oklahoma into the BCS title game before without winning their conference, and neither of them had to compete with the #1 team in the country within their own conference.
Being a conference champion holds no weight until all the conferences are playing conference championship games. Secondy, it holds no weight because all the conferences aren't equal. There's at least 3 teams in the SEC that would go win every other conference undefeated.
Teams from the Big-10 and Pac-10 have been getting into the BCS championship game for a decade without having to play a conference championship game.
It's worked in their favor for a decade. It worked against them this year.


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I'm just posting this in case any DC members who are artists stumble across this and want to give it a shot.. I know we are all faithful to our beloved DC member Nudone and his Cody artwork, but I know he wouldn't mind if we had some alternative designs just to mix things up.


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On Saturday night, the Toronto After Dark Film Festival is having a fundraiser ...sorry, fiendraiser for the annual Toronto Zombie Walk that takes place in the streets of Toronto each October. I could describe the event to you in my own words, but why go through all the hassle? Here is the description from the Facebook events page (with a couple of links for the bands thrown in from moi):
"On August 16, the dead will rise and descend on the Smiling Buddha Bar for the first annual Toronto Zombie Walk Fiendraiser.
Prepare for an evening of ear-splitting monster bands, ghoulish performances, artist meat and greet and spooktacular giveaways. All the money raised from the Fiendraiser will go towards the operating costs of this year's Toronto Zombie Walk.
Only seven people attended the first Zombie Walk, held in Toronto in 2003, but the ghoulish plague has since spread across the globe. Zombie Walks are now held throughout Canada, the United States, England and Australia. Last year's fifth annual Toronto Zombie Walk drew a record-breaking crowd of over 1,000 living dead!
I was doing a search for Halloween music online, and stumbled across a website promoting "classic horror sounds". Normally, I avoid wav/midi websites like the plague; they are often filled with flash, will bombard you with pop-up ads, and can crash your browser. I feel unclean just thinking about it.
A big thanks to CreepersCreek for the pictures and how-to for this Witch Finger Card Holder.
It's a simple but beautiful idea for decorating your table with place settings or food labels. If you're interested, you can make your own by following the instructions in the Horrific 'How To's section.
You could do the same thing using mini cauldrons, teeny coffins, little skulls or pumpkins, but I happen to like the tiny terracotta pots. You could add spiders to the moss or LED lights.
You could replace the fingers with plastic or foam gravestones as well. The possibilities are endless.
(Note: How to was lost in the migrating of the site 4 years after this was posted, though I imagine using a little imagination, you can put together how to use a plastic finger and a painted terra cotta pot to make this!)
In less than two weeks, Rue Morgue will be holding their annual Festival of Fear National Horror Expo in the Toronto Convention Centre.
I went last year and have mixed feelings about the event. As a horror fan, they had some impressive celebrity guests. As a Haunter/Halloweener, they had very little to get excited about. Most retailers weren't offering anything I hadn't seen around the city (either in speciality or party stores) and the prices were the same (or more expensive).
I'd gone to a workshop offered by a well known make-up artist complete with tips and free samples of their make-up line for making a classic Zombie look. Perhaps they didn't want to share complicated techniques in such a short time frame, but I was very disappointed.
A simple blog post for a long, complicated Monday. Since I've spent the day dealing with what everyone else wants, I decided I would blog about something just for me. Something that makes me happy. Hopefully it will make a few of you smile as well. I want to share the view I see when I look out my home office window.
Located at the side of the house, my office overlooks the backyard of gardeners. And what are they growing this year? To my delight, it's pumpkins.
For years, Spiderbaby (as she is known in the Haunting world) has been making jewelry, but it was only recently that her husband, Dagon began adding his own artistic expressions to her work. The result? The Boneyard BOOtique.
The couple, both fans of horror and Halloween, felt that others might appreciate their zombie and skull pendants and pins. Thus was the birth of their humble Etsy store.
We both really get into Halloween, horror movies, metal music, Gothic styles, and anything spooky so our art and craft projects reflect those interests. It also shows in the way we dress, our house DragonWyck Manor, and our two hearses.
Kittiwat Unarrom, now in his early 30's, has decided to go into the family business. In a bakery 100 km west of Bangkok, customers aren't greeted by sesame topped treats or dainty doughnuts. Instead they find body parts on hooks and plastic-wrapped decapitations.
Unarrom, an art graduate, took his talent for portrait painting and sculpting, and transitioned it to bread making. I think it's safe to say he is a new breed of baker in his hometown of Potharam, Thailand.
Hands, arms, feet, faces and entire torsos - each one so realistic I imagine they would be hard to consume - are waiting for hungry customers. The eeriness alone of seeing all the selection cling-wrapped like produce on lit display shelves is enough to make you shiver. I can only imagine having it on a plate in front of me.
Not feeling cannibalistic? Perhaps you could try the chicken and pig parts instead.
Pretty, isn't it? I mean, not beautiful, but not bad either. That's the image of the tree on the Oriental Trading Company website (don't look for a link. You won't find one here).
The description reads "Black Leaves Tree. Set an eerie Halloween scene with this painted wooden tree! Featuring silky, midnight black leaves, this elegant yet spooky tree makes a ghostly decoration for a haunted house."
Now, I know it's going to be cheesy looking (anything with fake leaves usually is) but I've jazzed up cheesy before. And since it was marked down about 40% off the original price, I won't care if it's a bit corny.
Keep in mind they used the words 'painted' and 'elegant' to describe the tree. The adjectives should have been 'splintered' and 'craptastic'. But I'm jumping ahead.
Who says the youth of today have no determination or ability to plan ahead? Back when I was neck deep in work and this website was in shambles, I got an email from a young woman (we'll call her Emily the Strange) who said she was looking for Halloween theme ideas...in May (you're making me look bad in front of the other haunters, Emily).
Miss Strange was kind enough to send me pictures and descriptions of her haunt to use on my theme page. I'm finally at the point where I can do this (a mere 3 months later). But I wanted to make sure I gave Miss Strange her dues and salute her with her own blog post. Besides, it looks like the girl has no pupils in that picture. How gruesomely gorgeous is that?
Emily has been haunting her friend's yard for the past two years. Last year, under a pair of raging red eyes glowing in the upstairs window, they created a Demented Hospital complete with an i.v. bag (made by a pop bottle filled with water and food colouring which ran down a slim rubber tube) hanging next to a victim...er...patient, waiting to get her leg sawed off by the "crazy zombie doctor" (not just a zombie doctor...a crazy zombie doctor...the worst kind of doctor possible) as she screamed in pain.
Ever wonder what it would take to make some of your friends queasy? Have I got a dish for you.
On imakeprojects.com you'll find not one, but two versions of this recipe (one with regular bacon, one with prosciuttoto) for Roasted Fleshworms.
Basically, pork tenderloin is wrapped with prosciutto and roasted. Dried spaghetti is broken into pieces for teeth. A slit is cut in the stomach area and chili is used for the...uh...guts.
One version is pretty straight forward while the second has you freezing the meat before you cook it. I understand his logic but question his process (there's got to be better ways to solve his dilemma. Read his post and you'll understand what I'm talking about).
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