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Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation Shares Tips for Back-to-School
Sometimes children do strange things, and eating crayons is one of them. With the back-to-school season here, many parents may wonder about conventional crayons: Are they safe?
As part of its Toxic Free Kids initiative, the Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation (CCRF) urges parents to consider both conventional crayons and alternative options. Crayons contain two elements: wax and pigment. Eating a small bit of crayon is generally harmless, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), but can become dangerous in large quantities if the indigestible wax creates an intestinal blockage. Eating crayons can also present a choking hazard.
Most crayons sold in the United States are certified non-toxic for children. In 1994, the federal government issued a recall for crayons made in China that were found to contain lead, and in 2000, two brands of crayons were found to contain what the federal government called "scientifically insignificant" amounts of asbestos. The possible danger in both of these cases is only present if a child eats a large number of crayons.
Currently, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) bans lead as an ingredient for any children's product, including crayons. Crayola, the most largely recognized crayon brand in the United States, certifies all its products as non-toxic. If you still want to play it safe, however, there are plenty of "all natural" options to choose from. These crayons are generally made of beeswax or soy. Here are some places to buy "all natural" crayons:
- Honey Sticks
- Clear Hills Honey Company
- We Can too Veggie Crayons
- Artemis Plant Colour Pastel Crayons
Safety Tips:
- If your child has a habit of eating non-edible things, watch them while coloring to ensure that he or she does not choke.
- If your child eats a significant number of crayons and you are concerned:
– Call a pediatrician and observe your child for a period of time to ensure that he or she has a regular bowel movement, or
– Call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 for advice
- If your child is choking, call 911.
Our children's early artistic experiences should be carefree. The best bet to ensure your child has a safe and toxic-free experience is to follow the tips above. Happy coloring!


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CyPass Micro-Stent & iStent Micro-Bypass
With over 3 million surgeries performed each year, cataract surgery is the most common surgery in the world. 20% of those patients have also been diagnosed with glaucoma. Traditionally patients suffering from both cataracts and glaucoma were forced to treat each condition separately. Glaucoma is most commonly treated with eye drops or a laser procedure that help to reduce the eye pressure, but with more recent advancements in technology, we can offer treatment for your glaucoma while removing your cataract.
Latest Advancements in Glaucoma Treatment
If you have cataracts and mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma, you are a candidate for a Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) at the same time as cataract surgery.
Ludwick Eye Center proudly offers our patients the latest advancements in glaucoma treatment, the CyPass Micro-Stent and the iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent. These stents work by creating a permanent opening through the blockage in the eye's drainage system to improve the eye's fluid outflow, resulting in lower eye pressure. The stent is implanted in your eye at the same time you undergo cataract surgery. Both stents are implanted in different locations within the eye. Your doctor will determine which stent is best suited for your eye so that you may gain freedom from your glaucoma eye drops while maintaining a healthy eye pressure.
Will I be able to feel the stent in my eye?
Each stent is so small that you won't be able to see or feel it after the procedure.
Picture of CyPass Micro-Stent and iStent Micro Bypass
Is this procedure safe?
Traditionally glaucoma has been managed with prescription eye drops. If a patient's glaucoma progressed or the patient stopped responding to their eye drops, a surgical solution may have been offered. These surgical solutions were highly invasive, required long recovery times, and could have resulted in long-term complications. Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) now offer less invasive techniques that have dramatically improved the safety profile for glaucoma surgery and are now a preferred approach to glaucoma management for many eye care professionals.
How long does the combined procedure take?
The combined procedure typically takes about 20 minutes. It is an outpatient procedure that is performed under local anesthesia.
Vision loss from glaucoma can be prevented!
If you have glaucoma and would like to learn more, contact us to schedule your appointment by using our online form or by calling one of our offices in Hagerstown, Chambersburg, or Waynesboro. After a comprehensive examination, our doctors will work with you to formulate a personalized treatment plan to achieve the best results in the management and treatment of your glaucoma.


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Northwest Equities is a boutique commercial investment brokerage firm consisting of founder Bill Younce, CCIM, and Craig Johnson, CCIM. Both have long histories of successful commercial real estate brokerage, demonstrated service to the industry (both are past presidents of the Oregon/SW WA CCIM Chapter), and commitment to education as demonstrated by their both holding the coveted CCIM designation. Bill works mostly in the Portland area, while Craig works mostly in the Vancouver area. That being said, they regularly team up together to work on both sides of the river when their combined skill sets can bring value to the client.
Meet Bill Younce, CCIM, RECS
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|Proof from "Warren Woods" on auction
The Center for Book Arts is thrilled to offer a piece by Gloria Helfgott in our Silent Auction.
This woodcut is a proof for a page of her artist book "Warren Woods" and was generously donated to the auction by artist Evelyn Eller. This is a rare and unique piece that should have serious collectors in a tizzy.
The late Gloria Helfgott helped define the genre of book arts in the contemporary arts world. Her work is known for its innovative and architectural elements that transcended the notion that a book was merely a vehicle for information.
|"Warren Woods" is titled for the City Park in Connecticut which Helfgott recalled fondly.
Helfgott was an artist and teacher. She was born and raised in New York City and was a member of our very own Center for Book Arts for many years before moving to Southern California in 1996. In 2002 she helped to found the Los Angeles Book Arts Center. Her books have been collected by the Brooklyn Museum, Stanford University Special Collections and University Archives, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Museum of Modern Art Library in New York, among others.
This is an amazing opportunity to own a bit of Book Arts history. Click HERE to place your bid now.
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Archived news
- 2015.11.15: Move to Salem
I have moved from Santa Rosa, California to Salem Oregon
- 2014.9.16: Eight x Eight
September 17 - November 9, 2014 - Healdsburg Center for the Arts
- 2014.5.30: Look for me in October, 2014
In October 2014, I will again be the feature artist in the Upstairs Art Gallery. Drop in to see me - call ahead to see when I will be in the Gallery. The number for the Upstairs Art Gallery in Healdsburg is (707)431-4214. There are many good artists in the Gallery; drop in and take a look.
- 2014.1.27: Febuary - Simply Red
February is Simply Red month at Upstarts Art Gallery. See my en Point paintings at the gallery.
- 2013.3.14: April 2013 Featured Artist
I was the Upstairs Art Gallery Featured Artist for April 2013
- 2013.1.12: WebSite Opening
Web Site is now open
- 2013.1.12: Represented by Upstairs Art Gallery
You can see my art at UpStairs Art Gallery
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Down by the bay
While crooked teeth is an international platform meant to recognize artists of national origin, we do keep a special place in our hearts for the bay area. San francisco state brought the editors together, the art house in BERKELEY gave us our first stage for the Issue release party of Summer in the city, and overall the bay has been a home base for us. As a way of giving back here are some cool bay area based artists to support.
LEX (Alex Sun Lui)
Based out of Berkeley, this nerdcore rapper is something worth checking out. With funny, but insightful songs ranging in topics from body acceptance to moving to the states for her young adult life , her music is a rare find in the music industry these days.
She's competing to preform at the 20th street block party. Go check out and support her!
Clive Matson
Based out of Oakland, this after generational Beat poet was trained by Allen Ginsberg. His first collection of poetry was published by Diane Di Prima and he has spent his life on the literary scene. He is also a close friend of the Crooked Teeth team and a mentor to our Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Halsig. He was influential in the creation of Crooked Teeth and we are proud to support him.
He is currently raising funds to travel to Paris and give a lecture on the lesser known Beats. Go check out and support him!
Dash Danger
Based out of San Jose, Dash Danger is part of an alternative duo. They've done shows around the Bay Area and just released their first CD. His music is both relaxing and unique.
Here's the link to his album. Go check out and support him!


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Paul Conrathe, Proprietor & Director
Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare
Paul Conrathe is the proprietor and a director of Eagle House Group.
Paul began his work with children with special educational needs as a lawyer in 1993. A key focus of his work was helping children receive the special educational help they needed so they could fully benefit from their time at school.
Paul worked with children with a range of special needs, from dyslexia, ADHD, autism, learning difficulties and physical disabilities. He was recognised as one of the leading lawyers in this work in the UK.
Increasingly Paul recognised that there was insufficient and inadequate provision for children with autism in the UK. As a result, he and his father set up their first school for children with autism in London: Eagle House School (Mitcham), in 2004. Over the next 5 years the provision developed to include primary and secondary schools, early years centres, a multidisciplinary assessment centre, residential school and a post-19 College.
In 2010 the Eagle House Group was restructured to enable his father to retire and Paul and his wife, Jillian, to become the sole owners of the Group, which is currently based in South London.
Paul and Jillian live locally with their four sons.
Paul is the Chair of the Board of Directors. He can be contacted during work hours Monday- Friday via the Schools' Business Office, Eagle House Group, Chancery House (Grnd Flr), St Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1JB. Telephone – 0845 074 2972.


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Vegan Substitutes Guide
The hardest part about switching to a plant based vegan diet is figuring out what to use for vegan substitutes. Once you change your mindset and commit to applying a little extra energy until you get used to the different ingredients, you'll find using vegan substitutes will become second nature.
Here is a vegan substitutes guide that'll give you an idea of the options you have for common ingredient substitutions.
Vegan Substitutes for Milk
Milk is the easiest thing to replace with vegan substitutes because we now have so many non-dairy milk alternatives, including soy (my least favorite), rice, almond, cashew, hazelnut, coconut, pea-based and hemp. You'll find non-dairy milk stored in the milk cooler next to the dairy milk. You'll also find boxes stored on the store shelves, but those don't taste as good to drink, for some reason. They seem watery to me.
These non-dairy milks have a creamier texture like whole milk, but they lack all the cholesterol, growth hormones, antibiotics and pesticides that you get from cow's milk. Non-dairy milk is also fortified with calcium so you should still get your calcium needs met.
Most brands offer both sweetened and unsweetened varieties. I encourage you to give the unsweetened a shot first because it tastes more like regular milk and you won't get used to the copious amounts of added sugar, which is bad for you. I used to drink the sweetened non-dairy milk before I switched to a vegan diet, but now it's far too sweet for me.
By going vegan and removing most of the added sugar from your diet, you'll find that your tastebuds become more sensitive and you won't like a lot of the things you previously couldn't live without.
Vegan Substitutes for Butter
Butter is easy to substitute with vegan alternatives. Our favorite brand is Earth Balance. The Original flavor is best for your morning toast, but the other flavors are good, too. You can cook with these just like you do with real butter, and you can even melt it and pour it over your popcorn.
You can also substitute butter with oil or vegetable shortening in some recipes. Even though these vegan substitutes lack cholesterol, they still have a high fat content, so if you're trying to lose weight, you may want to use them sparingly.
Vegan Substitutes for Cheese
Cheese is the only thing I still miss after switching to a vegan diet, but knowing how bad cheese is for my health and the horrible cruelty that goes into making it, I don't miss it that much. In fact, I ate cheese on a veggie pizza a while back and it tasted awful. I'm guessing my tastes have change for that, as well.
There are several plant based vegan cheeses available, and they're getting better all the time. Daiya makes a variety of cheese alternatives that are very good. We use their shredded cheddar and mozzarella on our homemade Veggie Pizzas and it tastes great. We especially like their vegan cheesecake found in the frozen dessert section, and their frozen veggie pizza is pretty good for a frozen pizza.
We've tried some of the cheese block alternatives, but the texture is a little hard to overcome. If you're familiar with the texture of Velveeta, it's like that. Hopefully, they're still working to perfect cheese block substitutes so I can have my cheese and crackers once again.
Other Vegan Substitutes for Dairy
In addition to milk, nearly every other type of dairy product now has vegan substitutes, including yogurt, ice cream, sour cream and cream cheese. You'll find most of these either in the vegan section, or next to their regular dairy counterparts.
You can use Coconut Cream for most of your cream substitutes. It's thick and creamy just like real cream, but without the awful health consequences. And once it's cooked up in a recipe, you can't tell the difference.
You can make your own cream cheese without much effort, such as our Cashew Cream Cheese, which has a similar texture and flavor as regular cream cheese.
Vegan Substitutes for Eggs
There is (currently) no substitute for fried eggs, but you can replace eggs in just about every other recipe, including scrambled eggs.
I made my Tofu Scramble for my mom and for Amelia's family who are vegan diet skeptical and they loved it. Crumbling the tofu and adding turmeric gives the Tofu Scramble a similar texture, color and flavor as real scrambled eggs (without the cholesterol and cruelty). I actually prefer this over real scrambled eggs, which are often undercooked or overcooked.
Indian or Himalayan Black Salt is another vegan trick ingredient to simulate an egg taste and smell. It contains sulfur and actually smells like hard boiled eggs. We ordered Himalayan Black Salt on Amazon and really like it. Just replace the 1/2 tsp of regular salt in your Tofu Scramble with 1/2 tsp of black salt to give it that egg aroma.
NOTE: Indian Black Salt is different than Hawaiian Black Salt or Black Lava Salt so you can't interchange the two. We found Hawaiian Black Salt at Whole Foods, but we had to order the Himalayan Black Salt on Amazon.
You can also use chickpea flour mixed with water or vegetable broth to create a creamy batter that can be used to make scrambled eggs, omelettes or quiche.
In baking, eggs are used mostly as a binding agent, so it's easy to replace them with any number of things that will also bind the ingredients together, such as flax eggs, applesauce, fruit puree or chickpea flour. Amelia replaced the eggs and oil in our Brownies recipe with black beans and they taste amazing!
Vegan Substitutes for Honey
The reason why vegans don't eat honey is because of the way the bees are treated. The queens are often relieved of their wings so they can't fly away. It also takes countless trips for bees to make enough honey to feed their babies, so when we take their honey, they're forced to make even more so their offspring won't starve. Essentially, bees are forced into slave labor to protect their young. That's certainly not very humane.
Agave nectar, maple syrup and date paste are good vegan substitutes for honey. They have a similar texture and they're sweet, but they don't taste like honey.
If you can find it, Bee Free Honey made from apples is supposed to taste like honey with a slight apple aftertaste. We haven't found it yet in stores near us so we can't attest to the taste.
Vegan Substitutes for Gelatin
Did you know that gelatin is an animal by-product made from boiled skin, tendons, ligaments, bones and hooves. And we've been eating this disgusting stuff our whole lives! Gross!!!
Luckily, there are plenty of vegan substitutes for gelatin, such as agar powder, carrageen, vegetable gum and fruit pectin. Agar powder dissolves in water just like gelatin. Carrageen is better for getting the pudding texture. Xanthan gum, guar gum and locust bean gum are types of vegetable gum that you often see in ingredient lists on pre-packaged food. Pectin is often used to make jams and jellies.
If you're highly dedicated to eliminating gelatin from your consumption, I have some bad news for you. Most of the lower-end supplements contain gelatin. I have no idea why since most supplements are dry and hard, but I've had a difficult time finding any that don't have it. The animal ag industry is really good at slipping animal products into everything.
Animal-free Sugar
The reason why vegans don't eat honey is because of the way the bees are treated. The queens are often relieved of their wings so they can't fly away. It also takes countless trips for bees to make enough honey to feed their babies, so when we take their honey, they're forced to make even more so their offspring won't starve. Essentially, bees are forced into slave labor to protect their young. That's certainly not very humane.
Agave nectar, maple syrup and date paste are good vegan substitutes for honey. They have a similar texture and they're sweet, but they don't taste like honey.
If you can find it, Bee Free Honey made from apples is supposed to taste like honey with a slight apple aftertaste. We haven't found it yet in stores near us so we can't attest to the taste.
Vegan Substitutes for Meat
There are vegan substitutes for virtually every kind of meat now. Tempeh and seitan are the original vegan substitutes for meat, but they take a bit of getting used to. They're their own thing and they taste great in the right recipes, but there are more authentic alternatives.
We use Beefy Crumbles from Beyond Meat as a vegan substitute for hamburger. The flavor, color and texture are nearly identical. If you add it to spaghetti sauce or lasagna, you can't tell the difference. We made our Overnight Lasagna for Amelia's parents and for my parents, and they both said it was the best lasagna they've ever had.
There are a dozen or more types of vegan substitutes for hamburgers in the frozen food section that taste delicious. Some look and taste more like veggie burgers, while others taste like real hamburgers. The new Beyond Burgers from Beyond Meat even bleed beet "blood" and taste so much like a real hamburger that it's almost too real!
We eat Gimme Lean Veggie Sausage from Lightlife as a great vegan substitute for sausage. It looks and smells just like sausage, with a slightly milder taste. If you slice it, fry it in a skillet and serve it to a vegan skeptic, they won't know the difference.
Jackfruit is a new favorite of mine. It comes from a real fruit that's been consumed in Asia for centuries (maybe longer). It has the texture of meat but not much flavor of its own. That means you can season it however you like. Some stores also sell prepackaged jackfruit from The Jackfruit Company that tastes delicious!
Check your frozen food section for a meatless "meat" section. There are all sorts of prepackaged options for fish, chicken, pork and more.
BE CAREFUL: Most of the MorningStar Farms products are labeled as "meatless" and they're stored next to the other vegan substitutes for meat in the frozen food section, but they contain eggs and dairy so they're vegetarian, not vegan.
Vegan Substitutes for Bacon
There are vegan substitutes for bacon, but they taste nothing like bacon. They might be shaped like bacon, but that doesn't make them bacon. This is one substitute that has a long way to go.
However, if you use an all natural Liquid Smoke in your recipes that call for bacon or bacon drippings, you'll get the bacon taste without using bacon. That's because bacon only tastes like bacon because it's bathed in Liquid Smoke during the curing process.
Most Liquid Smoke products contain molasses, which is only vegan if it's organic because non-organic molasses contains non-organic sugar which is most often processed with animal bone char. Look for an all natural Liquid Smoke that doesn't contain molasses.
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100% Focus,100% Confidence!
Fairfield, OH (PRWEB) August 22, 2013
Tedia Company, Inc., an international leader in production of high-purity solvents, is the first laboratory chemical company to use Quick Response (QR) code technology to instantly provide critical solvent information to customers.
A QR code on the label of every Tedia product contains information about the product's Certificate of Analysis and product specification, as well as the product's safety data sheet and statistical process control charts. Each code is specific for the lot number of the product. Additional quality control data---including Chromatograms, Spectra and raw testing data---will be added to codes by the end of 2013.
"No other chemical company uses QR code technology to provide this information, giving Tedia customers an important advantage in immediately obtaining critical quality data," said Chris Dendy, Vice President.
"Our customers previously had to call customer service or go to our website to access solvent information, but now they can get it instantly through a cell phone or any tablet device," said Greg Huber, Tedia's Quality Manager. "We are very pleased to provide this service that will significantly enhance efficiency and productivity for our customers."
Tedia Company, founded in 1975 in Fairfield, OH, is the largest producer of OEM high-purity solvents in North America. Using the manufacturing system known as T2P2, the company focuses 100 percent on producing high purity solvents that are sold to customers in analytical laboratories and manufacturing facilities worldwide.
Tedia is simultaneously launching this QR Code Technology worldwide with its Tedia China operation, a joint venture established in 2011 with Susong Longhua Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd. Tedia is the first international company to invest directly in a high-purity solvents manufacturing facility in China.
Detailed information about implementation of the QR code technology is available at the Tedia web site (http://www.tedia.com) or from Tedia authorized distributors.


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The lock gates look as though they are simply staying up out of bloody-mindedness. The timbers are rotten: sinking, inch by inch, into a sucking chocolatey sludge. The rusty metal struts are half hidden behind hanging tapestries of green slime. Anybody wanting to test the path must first wriggle past lethal-looking metal security railings and a tattered curl of barbed wire.
This is St Andrew's Dock in Hull.
The warehouses and office buildings around me are either boarded up, falling down or both. The graffiti artists have had their fun. Critical response: D-plus. Enthusiastic, if not artful. Metal shutters have been nailed across every door. The floor is a smashed mosaic of broken glass and cracked concrete. It feels like a bomb-site.
This is the landscape that journalists and bloggers and booksellers seem keen to talk to me about. The bleak, rain-lashed spit of land on the far edge of things. The area where Detective Sergeant Aector McAvoy tries to enable the wrongly bereaved to say their final goodbyes. The area that has allowed me to quit my old job as a crime journalist and make a living writing books that have sold all over the world.
I give all kinds of answers. It's the people. The architecture. The sense of closeness I have with a city I know through the soles of my shoes. But none of these answers seem to fit. So for a moment, I'll ask you to indulge me. See out through my eyes, if you will. I promise, you'll come back, but you might not enjoy cold meat buffets as much.
Stand with your back to the devastation and you will see the outline of the Humber Bridge; sharp slashes of charcoal half lost in the low cloud. The sun is trying hard today, spilling a violet, honeyed light onto the cold coffee of the shimmering water. I'm thinking of lavdender-scented nectar. I'm thinking of a sunny day when I was nine. A big stately home somewhere. Air that smelled of damp leaves and toffee apples. Me, sitting inside, sulkily eating a jam sandwich, because a huge bumble bee had spoiled the outdoor picnic. Seeing the man at the nearby table. A world away. Lost in thoughts. Head full of his own intentions and regrets. I can see what would matter to him. What he would set right, if pressure of circumstance were to silence his conscience.
I'm thinking. Imagining. I'm leaning on the grey wall and imagining how many times a body would bounce off the sloping harbour wall below me before it plopped into the water. I'm thinking of this place in its heyday, when colossal trawlers full of ordinary men slipped through these same lock gates heading for rich fishing grounds across terrible seas. Thinking of how the body would look when it bobbed up a week from now at Dutch River near Goole. They always seem to. Bad place to walk your dogs.
I'm remembering. A chat with a proper Hull lass. 70-years-old and never met an 'o' she couldn't pronounce with an 'ur'. Fruit Pastilles in her handbag in case she bumped into one of the bairns. A sense of self you could bend a horseshoe around. Talking to the writer in between bites of buttered scurn…
Don't wave, she said, licking butter from a lumpy knuckle. "Never wave. Bad luck if you wave. Bad as carrying your bag or bringing a woman …"
I'm seeing it. Seeing the offending hand nailed to the lock gates. Seeing a sort of pagan justice meted out for a crime half a century old and McAvoy's big sad face staring down and through his own rippling reflection. And now I'm writing. Scribbling in my notepad like the journalist I used to be. I'm meeting the characters that my brain is spitting out like slides.
Why do I write about Hull? Take a walk by the water. You might just see what I see.
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The psychiatrists have all been clear. I need peace, serenity and room to let my thoughts unspool. But what do they know, eh? Four kids, a dog, a newborn baby and a publishing deal makes for a far more interesting life…Continue reading >>
- Research With a Difference
"No way. No. No, it's too dangerous. No, you can't. Seriously, you'll hurt yourself. It's not worth it. There could be a total psycho! Oh for goodness' sake, all right. But if you get hacked to bits, don't say I didn't warn you." My 12-year-old daughter has been telling me off for the past ten minutes. She's adamant...Continue reading >>
- A Room Without a View
You've got me feeling nostalgic. Until a few weeks ago, I had an office of my own. Green walls. Burgundy leather recliner. My horses looking up at me from the stables and snowdrops sprouting among the headstones in the graveyard next door. Books by the cartload and a cork-board covered in random newspaper articles, interspersed with photos...Continue reading >>


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'The Power of Photography: National Geographic 125 Years'
On a patterned blanket, 40-year-old Afghani man Faiz sits next to Ghulam, his 11-year-old bride. The pink of Ghulam's headscarf pops against the green of her dress, and the curtains behind her, that are red and embroidered with mustard-yellow flowers. Faiz's beard is graying and his eyes pierce the camera lens with a concerned stare. His arms are crossed and one of his bare feet is visible in the shot. Ghulam's eyes dart horizontally to her husband, her lips a straight line. The photo ran in 2011 with a story called, "Too Young to Wed: The Secret World of Child Brides."
This moment of confusion, fear, and hesitance was captured by photographer Stephanie Sinclair for National Geographic magazine in 2005. A reprint of it is pictured in "The Power of Photography: National Geographic 125 Years" exhibit now on display at the Annenberg Space for Photography. Photos like Sinclair's tell stories that have changed the way we see the world – from Wes C. Skiles' underwater panorama, Brian Skerry's marine wildlife, Joel Sartore's work of endangered species photography and Lynsey Addario's photo coverage of the Arab Spring.
Sarah Leen, photo editor for National Geographic magazine looked through millions of images and selected 501 of the best photos to be showcased in this retrospective photography exhibit that has been made to celebrate the 125th anniversary of National Geographic.
Within the exhibit are six video walls that switch off between text and photo essays, and a short documentary about some of National Geographic photographer's experiences as photojournalists working all over the world in conflict areas. But what makes this collection particularly remarkable are the stories behind the images. The gallery creates a sense of mystery and desire to know more about where each picture was taken, and the story behind it. If anything, the art sparks more curiosity – as most are only labeled with the photographer and year taken.
The influence of photography becomes evident. A photo of a girl with black hair, almond eyes and full lips sits next to a similarly shot photo of a younger boy with watery blue eyes and blonde pin curls. They are both biracial children, American-born. Martin Schoeller's goal was to photograph children of mixed races with the same detail and camera settings. Lighting, focus, placement and depth of field are all congruent in this series. This democratization of the subject highlights the dissimilarities of two faces, while showing the complexity and intimacy of the people he photographs.
This exhibit explains how stories can be told through photos. People respond to moments, to colors, to different settings they might not normally be exposed to. After seeing National Geographic's photos of young men caked in yellow dirt, ebony against gold, from mining in Eastern Congo, laws were passed to require companies to be transparent about whether or not they were selling conflict minerals. Early photography of National Park landscapes helped influence people to preserve the natural beauty of the earth. Photography becomes not only representative of the lived human experience, but politically influential enough to change minds – to change behavior.
"I fall in love with almost every person I photograph. I want to hear their stories. I want to get close. This is personal for me," reads a quote from Stephanie Sinclair, the same woman who shot Faiz and Ghulam.
The picture of Faiz and Ghulam is just one of the many photos at this exhibit that speaks volumes about our world, and helps to connect people through something we collectively share: the ability to see.
"The Power of Photography: National Geographic 125 Years" is on exhibit now through April 2014. For more information click here.
Reach Staff Reporter Anna Escher by email.


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The application process can be a stressful, nerve-wracking time; so make sure you've thought clearly about your decision and which schools you are most suited to.
There are 33 medical schools in the UK, and they are fairly evenly spread throughout the country. They vary considerably in their approach to teaching medicine over the course of the 5 years, but each will award you with an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) upon passing all years successfully. Many choose to undertake an extra year of intercalation too which provides a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) upon completion. It is worth noting that for Oxbridge, UCL and Imperial, this BSc/BA year is compulsory.
Choosing the right medical school is an important decision – it is where you will spend the next 5 or 6 years of your life and gain the skills needed to be a successful young doctor.
It is important to establish that all medical schools offer high quality teaching and produce excellent doctors. All medical schools teach slightly differently, but all must adhere to standards set by the General Medical Council (GMC), so that you meet minimum requirements when you graduate. Getting into a well known university certainly gives you more resources and opportunities. However, whether you wish to take advantage of what is available to you is entirely up to you. So while which medical school you choose may help your career path, the most important factor in determining what you do as a doctor is entirely up to you.
Where you go to medical school will not affect your application for a junior doctor job when you finish your degree. The application for your first job as a doctor is an online process and depends upon four factors. These include:
Therefore focus on applying to medical schools that you love and hope to thrive at, rather than making a selection based on how good you think one medical school is compared to another.
As a general example – a good student with the same knowledge base could get different decile rankings amongst their peers if they were graduating from two different universities. This could impact in their final scores which decide on their placement as foundation year doctors. However, even so rankings are not that important – in a less competitive region or placement, you could still get your first or second choice.
The different degree classifications from medical school (i.e. MB BChir/MBBS/MB ChB) are all equivalent.
The first and most important thing to consider is the entry requirements that each medical requires you to meet. This may sound counter-intuitive but there is no point falling in love with a medical school whose requirements you simply do not meet. First of all establish your options and then thoroughly research which are the best choices for you.
Whilst entry to any medical school is tough, it is worth realizing that some are more focused on academics than others. Some heavily weight the results of admissions tests like the UKCAT, some the personal statement and the overall impression they have of you as a person.
It is very unlikely a medical school will make an exception for an application that fails to meet one of their minimum entry criteria regardless of how good the application may be in other ways.
An important part of medicine is knowing your own strengths and weakness and playing to these, starting from the application process. As it is competitive you have to be smart in order to succeed – this means doing your research and making logical decisions with your application choices.
Be ambitious – it is worth applying to your dream medical school as long as you meet their minimum requirements. However, ensure that you have other well-researched options which are places whose requirements and values well match your application.
Remember that there is no medical school that is universally easier to get into than others, but there may be some that you stand a higher chance of getting into based on your personal strengths.
Once you know where you meet the minimum requirements for, you can delve deeper into each course and its medical school. There are many factors for you to take into consideration. A good starting point is reading the online prospectuses or even better attending an open day.
The entry requirements for universities vary from year to year. Chemistry A-level is compulsory for most universities, along with a second science subject (Maths, Biology, Physics).
Important factors to consider include location, competition ratios and offer types, year size, teaching hospitals, compulsory intercalated year and so on.
Would you like to live in a big city, in a small town, by the sea, in the countryside, in Wales, Scotland or London etc. It is not just the location of the medical school but also how you feel about the medical school when you visit. Try to go on an open day – look at where you'd have your lectures, the library, the hospitals where you'd be training and where you might be living. Consider if you can imagine yourself happy there. Importantly, do you like the vibe of the medical school and city/town? Your time at university will be a great time to meet new people and to explore the city/town where you're studying. Ask questions when you meet current students and check out the area and facilities.
There has been a move in the last ten years by the GMC to diversify the way schools teach medicine; recognising that the traditional lecture based teaching may not best equip all students to be pragmatic doctors.
Roughly speaking, three main types of teaching are used at medical schools in the UK:
The traditional method is similar to high-school but just bigger! Full body dissections, subject-based teaching, lecture based, distinction between preclinical and clinical based subjects, later patient contact, less self-directed learning, often intercalated degrees.
PBL is quite different to high-school and needs a lot of motivation! Anatomy are taught by pro-sections and virtual teaching, curriculum focuses on clinical context, systems based, self-taught via small groups.
Different doctors will tell you different things in regards to how well these different teaching methods work. Some say that knowing the basic sciences in depth is the most important foundation for doctors. Other say that case-based learning is the best way to learn how to treat a patient in all aspects of their care, not just a focus on the pathology, but also taking other factors such as social issues into account. Most medical schools offer PBL to some degree, so consider how much you think it would suit you. Could you drift off in a lecture but stay motivated by having to do your own research around a patient scenario? Or would you prefer formal teaching first followed by independent work to help to develop your understanding?
Peter – Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL
"When I applied to my four medical schools, I did not make teaching methods my main priority, instead choosing to focus on location and entry requirements. However, I was accepted to a medical school which focused heavily on PBLs which really suited my learning style. I am truly grateful for this as I don't think I would have enjoyed a lecture-heavy course at all."
The face of UK medical schools is continuously changing. The following questions may help determine what course is right for you:
Such knowledge of the curricula of the medical schools you are applying to is essential, as you will be essentially signing up to a significant part of your life there, as well as trying to impress them in interviews!
An intercalated degree allows a student to study an area of interest to a higher degree (i.e. Bachelors or Masters degree). Some courses offer compulsory intercalation including Oxbridge, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, UCL and Imperial. Every other UK medical school offers the option for intercalation which students can apply for after their second, third or fourth year.
The benefits of an intercalation are the time out from medicine to focus in on an area of interest, to develop your research, writing and studying skills and to explore avenues broader than medicine such as global health, journalism or art. Many students use their intercalated year to carry out research, which they hope to publish.
Some potential disadvantages are the cost of studying for an extra year, the loss of continuity in medical training or perhaps choosing a degree topic that you don't find interesting and fulfilling (although this is unlikely).
For many, intercalating offers a great year out and an opportunity to gain extra points, which help with applications to junior doctor posts.
Anna – University of Exeter
"I was unsure about whether I wanted to intercalate, so I decided to apply to medical schools which gave me the option of doing it rather than making it compulsory. By involving myself in some research during first year, I quickly realised that I preferred the clinical side of medicine rather than the research side. This allowed me to make a more well-informed decision to not pursue an intercalated degree.
Callum – Imperial College London
"I knew I wanted to get involved in medical research during my time at medical school which is why I applied to medical schools which either made intercalation compulsory or provided it as an option. Knowing that I was planning to intercalate after third year allowed me to plan my time effectively to ensure that I spent my longer summer break well!"


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The day many drivers and teams have been losing sleep over is finally here. It's Chase elimination day at Talladega Superspeedway.
At the end of Sunday's CampingWorld.com 500, four drivers will be eliminated from the Chase, while eight drivers will continue their championship quest for at least another three weeks.
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There are plenty of unknowns heading into Sunday's race, but it's sure to be intense and nail biting throughout. The threat of the "Big One" is very real, as is the possibility of an unexpected winner.
While there are unknowns surrounding what will happen once the green flag flies, here is everything you need to know about the Chase elimination race at Talladega:
Green flag:
2:49 p.m. ET
Grand marshal:
Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World and Good Sam
Honorary starter:
Marcus Lemonis
B-2 Stealth Bomber, Whiteman AFB, Missouri
According to weather.com, the forecast for Sunday is calling for overcast skies with a high at 79 degrees. There is a zero percent chance of rain with light and variable winds.
Defending race winner:
Brad Keselowski. Full race recap here.
May race winner:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Full race recap here.
Fastest in Practice 1:
Greg Biffle. Full practice recap here.
Fastest in Final Practice:
Brad Keselowski. Full practice recap here.
Chase standings:
1. Joey Logano: 3,095*
2. Denny Hamlin: 3,082
3. Kurt Busch: 3,077
4. Carl Edwards: 3,076
5. Kevin Harvick: 3,071
6. Jeff Gordon: 3,071
7. Brad Keselowski: 3,071
8. Martin Truex Jr.: 3,070
9. Kyle Busch: 3,064
10. Ryan Newman: 3,062
11. Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 3,039
12. Matt Kenseth: 3,035
*-Already clinched advancement to the next round.
Front row:
Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne. Full qualifying recap here.
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There is so much to see and do in Miami, explore the sultry neighbourhood of Little Havana, home to a large Cuban community. Hang out with the trendsetters in Coconut Grove, or join the sun lovers on one of Miami's famous white sandy beaches. Miami nightlife is sophisticated and varied. The South Beach streets team with clubs and bars, the Design District and Coconut Grove are also hot spots for partygoers. With everything from cocktail bars and comedy shows to lounges and nightclubs, one night in Miami would never be long enough.
There are lots of entertaining attractions to enjoy on a family holiday to Miami. Enjoy the antics of Salty the sea lion and his friends at the Seaquarium or spend the day on the beach at Crandon Park, the kids will love the amusement centre with carousel, roller rink, splash fountain and the playground. The city also gives easy access to Florida's popular Gold Coast resorts and attractions, as well as the natural wonder of the Florida Everglades.
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Comfortable; crisp audio; Bluetooth; good battery length; adjustable
Pricey for the average user
Logitech's UE 9000 headphones are a class act – boasting a beautiful, sleek design; Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a rich, bold yet atmospheric sound.
Priced at $499.95, the noise-cancelling headphones are aimed at the top-end audiophile. While we haven't spent anytime mixing in the studio, it is obvious they would not be out of place.
The design of the headphones is one of the standout features. The grey and black finish boasts sleek style, extenuated by blue bands that define the headsets. The bright blue cable included also offers a stunning colour focal point for those not utilising the headphones' Bluetooth feature.
Logitech claims the Bluetooth range will extend to 15m, in our testing that seemed an under-estimate, as we were able to move around the office comfortably without the connection dropping out.
The headphones can be connected to any Bluetooth device wirelessly and also to devices without Bluetooth connectivity via a 3.5mm cable. The cable includes a three-button in-line remote that enables users to play/pause; move forward and backwards between tracks and increase/decrease the volume. Users are also able to answer and end phone calls with the middle button on the in-line remote.
The UE 9000s feature buttons on the right- and left-hand side of the headset as well.
While the right-hand buttons reflect those on the in-line remote, the left-hand side features a button to choose whether or not the audio from a Bluetooth-connected device comes through the headphones.
The buttons work with a very slight delay, but that is understandable when wireless is involved.
The UE 9000's audio output is fantastic in its evenness and inclusiveness. Besides a soft bass, the headphones offer clear and precise audio that pronounces aspects of the music that many headphones miss.
The mid- and high-end ranges shine through the rest of the audio in a manner that suits all genres of music, aided by the headphones almost perfect noise cancelation.
The headsets are adjustable vertically, swivel 90 degrees and use malleable memory foam cushions to increase comfort for the wearer. While the UE 9000's feel heavy in the hand, the deep earpieces and soft, gel headrest make these headphones very comfortable to wear – even for long periods of use.
The rechargeable battery is reported to last 20 hours with the 3.5mm cable attached and 10 hours of listening using Bluetooth. This is very close to the mark from our testing.
The battery can be recharged via a microUSB to USB cable included in the box, which can be plugged into the accompanying wall charger or computer. It took the headphones around three hours to fully charge, which we thought was reasonable considering the battery's longevity.
Included with the UE 9000 headphones is a microfiber cleaning cloth, a moulded travel case and a 1/4in adapter jack for amps and electric guitars.
Macworld Australia's buying advice
Logitech's UE 9000 headphones are an excellent choice for the audiophile, but because of the price they will not suit everyone. The headphone's comfort, style and connectivity options will have users forgetting their current environment and drift off to the music.


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Guwahati/ 17th September'2017(Prag News Desk): State Treasury is facing fund crunch thus on Saturday, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal sought Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's intervention into the releasing of the pending amount under the Flood Management Programme. The Chief Minister called on Jaitley at his official residence updated him of the challenges posed by flood and erosion in the State and that the release of money against 141 schemes would further help in speedy implementation of all the flood and erosion management projects which are in process.
Sonowal further also sought Jaitley's help in the revival of the two paper mills of Assam under the Hindustan Paper Corporation Limited, highlighting the role played by these units for industrial development of both the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys. Sonowal informed Jaitley that shutdown of these units has had a cascading impact on the bamboo industry in the State and the entrepreneurs associated with it. Reminding the Finance Minister about the State's pending plea for a revival package of Rs 1,800 crore for the paper mills, Sonowal also underscored that resumption of these unitswould source in employment opportunities.
Sonowal also called on Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu and sought his ministry's help for the promotion of bamboo and agro-based industries in Assam. The meeting that lasted for nearly 45 minutes focused on the State's potential in organic industry. The Chief Minister also drew Prabhu's attention of the State's untapped potential in organic sector.
Sonowal also requested Prabhu for introducing a suitable and flexible industrial policy in line with the earlier North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy for Assam. He also sought Prabhu's help in getting an industrial policy to incentivise investment before the upcoming mega Global Investment Summit to be held in the State in February.
Sonowal urged Prabhu to pump in more resources for value addition to agricultural and horticultural products in the State. He also asked help from the Union Minister to infuse dynamism in Tocklai Tea Research Institute at Jorhat.


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Well, what a great few days we have had! After a very busy build up to SATs, the children (and staff!) in year 6 were finally able to let their hair down on our residential trip to Waddow Hall. As this is the first year we have been to Waddow, the children were unsure what to expect but they have all had a brilliant time.
Staying in the hall itself, the children were in rooms of two, three or four on the first floor and enjoyed much of their freetime running in and out of each others rooms! Meals were served downstairs in the dining room, with a big breakfast and a hot lunch and dinner each day. Everyone ate very well and we didn't hear a single complaint. After each meal, the children were responsible for clearing and re-setting their tables ready for the next meal, something which we hope they are keeping up at home!!
With such a short drive to Waddow on the Monday, we were able to get straight on with activities in the morning, starting the day with zipwiring and crate stacking, followed by an afternoon of archery, grass sledging and bushcraft, and then bottle rockets in the evening.
On Tuesday, despite some children feeling slightly less energetic after staying up late, the activities continued and we experienced a day of outdoor rock climbing, abseiling and tree climbing. In the evening we enjoyed singing, dancing and toasting marshmallows around the campfire.
With the sun finally shining on Wednesday morning, the children took to the river in canoes and built their own rafts. Many children said these were their favourite activities, despite nearly everyone ending up in the river soaking wet!
All the children had a fantastic time and we hope they have lots of happy memories of the trip to share and take with them to high school. Although we are all tired out and ready for bed, our staff also had a very enjoyable time and we were extremely proud to hear the Waddow staff compliment the children on their behaviour and say they are welcome to come back any time. Well done year 6!


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Anna Karenina – Section Eight, by Leo Tolstoy
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Vronsky has received a note from Anna, written prior to her following him to the train station – begging him to return to her. With this in hand, and as he learns of Anna's death, he's devastated. Since he's a soldier, he determines to fight with the Serbs against the Ottoman Turks, believing that with Anna gone, he should dies, too, and this is the way it should happen.
But then Tolstoy shift gears; he takes Levin and Kitty and the baby back to the farm and their life there. Still plagued by his religious crisis, a chance aside by one of the serfs crystallizes the moment and Levin's crisis is resolved.
As both Levin and Anna ask, "Who am I? What is this life to me?" we see Anna's inability to answer such intimate questions lead to her death, while Levin's struggles with the same questions lead to a tentative contentment.
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I won't detail Levin's epiphany here – it's worth reading the book to arrive, with him, at this moment – but suffice that this is the reason for this final eighth section – to contrast Anna's and Levin's metaphysical experience. But Tolstoy is too grounded in Russian life – and his fiction – to make such an abstraction the meat of his long book. I believe his project here, along with depicting Russian life of mid-nineteenth century, complete with its hypocrisy, its wars, its social and governmental dramas, is to contrast rural life in Russia at that time with that of urban society. In his view, urban life is inherently flawed and living it flies in the face of both nature and the divine, while rural life restores and supports the human soul. And he does this through the lives of his two couples – Anna and Vronsky, and Levin and Kitty.
This has been a recurring them in modern human psychology – that there's something somehow evil in the urban contrivances of humanity, and Tolstoy is, in this book, its most eloquent proponent.
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Donald Trump on DREAMers: DACA Is 'Great' But Gives Disadvantage to US-Born Children
Donald Trump held a press conference in Hanahan, South Carolina on Monday afternoon in which he said DREAMers should take a back seat to children of parents born in the United States.
After spending of a majority of his 45-minute session scolding Ted Cruz and insinuating former President George W. Bush caused the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Republican presidential front-runner was asked about President Barack Obama's deferred action on immigration keeping several hundreds of thousands of undocumented youths, or DREAMers, from deportation.
Trump initially said "it's great" before delineating how DREAMers receive an unfair advantage over U.S. citizens.
"I want dreamers to come from the United States. I want the people in the United States that have children, I want them to have dreams also," Trump said. "We're always talking about dreamers for other people. I want the children that are growing up in the United States to be dreamers also. They're not dreaming right now."
Though he didn't link Latino and African-Americans, Trump implied educating one group is more important. Trump segued into a 58-percent unemployment rate among African-American youth and said Obama did little to resolve it.
"You look at African-Americans in their 30-years-old and 40-years old and we have an African-American president and he has not done anything for African-Americans in this country," he said, adding that Obama "got a free pass and he shouldn't have."
Trump Supported DREAMers
In 2013, Trump hosted three DREAMers at his New York City penthouse. The young activists' said Trump appeared to have a change-of-heart after the meeting. They made their case for birthright citizenship and tried convincing the real estate mogul to soften his stance on a Senate immigration bill he considered "a death wish."
"He really listened and asked thoughtful questions," said Jose Machado, member of immigration advocacy group The Bridge Project. "We had the opportunity to share our stories and explain why millions of Americans from California, Colorado, Texas, Florida and New York (to name a few states) have come out to say, 'We need to find a solution to our broken immigration system.'"
Trump's final message to the undocumented students was: "You convinced me."
Building a Wall at Mexico's Expense
Aside from revoking the 14th Amendment and deporting some 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country, Trump's other pivotal immigration reform proposal centers on building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. On Monday, he reiterated the Mexican government would pay for construction.
"Of course they are," Trump said, defiantly. "We lose so much money with Mexico in terms of deficit. We have a deficit with Mexico that's so massive that they've got to pay for the well. The wall is peanuts."
Watch Trump's entire press conference below. Comments on DREAMers begin at the 38-minute mark.


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Regional Representation for Americas
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1st OIE knowledge Olympics in the Americas
Enactment of the Argentinian Strategy for the Control of Antimicrobial Resistance
Argentina has signed the Joint Resolution that gives effect to the Argentinian Strategy for the Control of Antimicrobial Resistance on June 22th. This act was signed jointly by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Agronomist Carlos Casamiquela, and the Minister of Health, Dr Gustavo Daniel Gollan.
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Ottawa, Canadá, 25 - 27 August 2014
The third edition of the Regional Seminar for the OIE National Focal Points for Veterinary Products was celebrated at the city of Ottawa, Canada, and had the purpose of providing participants with knowledge on their rights and responsibilities as OIE National Focal Points in the standard-setting process and also on the implementation and compliance with the OIE international standards.
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The title of Ambrose T. Hartman was incorrectly stated in yesterday's editions of The Sun in an article on his retirement as Baltimore's deputy city solicitor.
The Sun regrets the error.
Years from now, when he's telling war stories about his days as Baltimore's assistant city solicitor, Andy Hartman may want to tell the one about how he found a way to tax the air.
It was in the early 1970s, and a private civil dispute over air rights had just ended with an agreement to lease the space above a downtown building. The city promptly decided to tax it as property.


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Geoffrey Ammer joins Relativity Media
Former Marvel exec named worldwide president of marketing
Ammer was most recently the president of worldwide marketing of the theatrical and home entertainment division of Marvel Studios, where he was responsible for the marketing of Marvel's first self-produced feature films, "Iron Man" and "The Hulk," and the upcoming "Iron Man 2" and "Thor."
Before that, he served as president of worldwide marketing at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he was involved in the launches of such films as the first two "Spider-Man" movies, "Hitch" and "XXX."
"Geoff brings to Relativity a remarkable expertise in marketing quality and commercial fare," Relativity Media CEO Ryan Kavanaugh said. "Beyond his creativity and wealth of experience, Geoff's a dynamic and energetic force that we are delighted to have join our team."


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World of Speed provides in-depth automotive training
Just a few miles away from Sherwood is World of Speed in Wilsonville, where 21 Sherwood High School students recently graduated from its automotive program.
This innovative program is the result of a partnership between several school districts, World of Speed and Clackamas Community College, according to the World of Speed website. CCC provides the instructors and curriculum, and World of Speed provides the classrooms, technology, tools and automotive bays.
Students take part in classes such as automotive fundamentals, general auto repair and small engine repair. In addition to the CCC curriculum, students get the opportunity to hear industry professionals share their experiences.
The program started in fall 2015 and now serves six school districts and more than 100 students, including those from Sherwood, Canby, Newberg, North Marion, Tigard-Tualatin and West Linn-Wilsonville. Students earn community college credits along with their high school credits.
SHS got on board for the winter trimester this year, according to SHS Principal Ken Bell, who was at the facility May 25 for his students' graduation from the program, which ran Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.
"This facility is amazing – it is really top of the line," Bell said before the graduation ceremony. "We can't build a facility like this, and it is only 20 minutes away."
Key to connecting all the dots was Teresa Swake, SHS math teacher, department coordinator and advance programs coordinator, who also was on hand for the graduation along with Gary Bennett, the school district's assistant superintendent.
"This has been a marvelous opportunity for some of our students to engage in real-world application of education," Swake said. "Some are even moving into post-secondary programs aimed at automotive and heavy-equipment training.
"When I first came here, I thought, we could never build something to this scale, and to think that this facility is giving opportunities to our kids is amazing. This is good for the kids and good for the economy and will provide jobs."
In his remarks during the ceremony, Bell noted that "we try to provide something for everyone at Sherwood High School, and we knew there was interest in automotive classes. But this would be a hard program to build at a high school.
"We are so thankful to World of Speed and Clackamas Community College for this opportunity. Our students have made us proud, and we will continue our partnership with World of Speed. But none of this would have happened without Teresa Swake."
As part of the ceremony, after each student was called up to the front of the room to receive his or her certificate, the three Sherwood administrators were presented with a giant metal license plate bearing the name "SHERWOOD."
David Bany, who started World of Speed in April 2015 with his wife Sally, said he has always been interested in cars.
"Sally and I talked about doing something with cars and thought maybe we'd buy an old A&W, fix it up and create a gathering place for people interested in cars," Bany said.
Then the opportunity to purchase the former Wilsonville Dodge dealership complete with 11 automotive bays came along, and in addition to a huge shop area, it had room for such amenities as a first-class lounge, a museum, a car-themed kids' play area, classrooms and a gift shop.
"We were looking for something along I-5, and this building came up," Bany said. "We thought it was too big, but it has worked out, and we formed a connection with CCC."
Bany credits Lewis Fergusen, his director of education, with setting up the educational component with area school districts. People can donate vehicles to be worked on, Ford brought in six with problems to be diagnosed, and the students can bring in their own vehicles to work on.
Once the graduation ceremony was over and the students had received their certificates, everyone moved downstairs to the spotless shop where students either went back to work on vehicles, gave tours or answered questions.
Brenton, who was working on his own truck, said, "I like working on things, and this opportunity came up. I was taking a small engines class and thought, let's try World of Speed. I've gotten a lot done on my truck that I wouldn't have been able to do otherwise. And working on it here using a hydraulic lift beats lying in the mud."
His friend Brenden, who was assisting Brenton, added, "I've been into cars and machinery, and this was a good opportunity to learn more. Maybe this will be my career."
Another student, Brett, who also worked on Bowmen House III, said, "I thought it would be really cool to use a lift, and this class helps get me through the day. We're here in the shop every day this trimester, while our first trimester was more time in the classroom."
Student Rachel said she took shop classes at SHS, and the automotive class interested her as well. "It's really fun, and we have a lot of free range but under guidance," she said. "I have no idea what I will do for a career but this will be a hobby. I have a truck of my own, and this is a good way to hang out with friends."
Student Kaitlyn said she had worked on cars with her dad the last couple years, "and I taught him some things." She added that the automotive class "was pretty much what I expected, but it's nice we can bring our own vehicles to work on, and they have really high-end tools."
Taking it all in was Swake, who said, "This is making me a little weepy. We worked so hard to get to this point, and some of these students were struggling. It's been neat to watch the kids grow.
"There are attendance and grade requirements for students to be in the program, and it is limited to juniors and seniors because they must be able to drive themselves. This has become another SHS tradition, and we will keep coming up with more of these. Programs like this have literally kept kids in school."
Swake continued, "World of Speed has been wonderful. They are so motivated and have been so responsive to everything I've asked of them," and Bany added, "This is a community partnership, and we want to get up to 200 students a day."
The World of Speed onsite educational museum features historic race cars, boats and motorcycles and encompasses many aspects of motorsports, including drag racing, road racing, land-speed racing, motorcycle racing, open-wheel cars, NASCAR and hydroplanes. Special exhibits include the Daytona Banking Wall, the Wall of Sound, Women in Racing and the History of Northwest Drag Racing. Visitors can take a spin in one of three simulators that provide behind-the-wheel experiences of driving an iconic Formula, Indy or NASCAR race car.
World of Speed is located at 9740 S.W. Hillman Court, Suite 200, Wilsonville.


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It was fantastic to see Justin Rose win the first Olympics golf event for 112 years, somebody who really believed that golf should be back at the Olympics. What a brilliant, tense final round. Level with Henrik Stenson on 15 under after 17 holes, Rose holed a birdie putt on the last to win the gold medal.
"That felt better than anything I've ever won. It was the best tournament I've ever done," said Rose. I wonder if there were any regrets among those top golfers who chose not to go? Rose relished the prospect of becoming an Olympian since the moment the sport's return to the Games was confirmed in 2009 and the title could not have gone to a more worthy champion.
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ADVANCED higher and national four pass rates at Our Lady and St Patrick's High School have dropped, a new report has revealed.
Figures for the school peaked in 2016, with 89 per cent of pupils sitting advanced higher exams receiving a pass but only 76 per cent passed this year - despite the council reporting "steady improvement" in the that level over the last four years.
National four passes for the school have continued to decline, according to a document circulated to Wednesday's education committee meeting in Clydebank Town Hall.
In 2015, 100 per cent of pupils passed their national four qualifications but just 95 per cent passed the following year and only 88 per cent received qualifications this year.
The stats leave OLSP below the national average for advanced higher by four per cent and national four by 4.59 per cent - making it the only school to fall below the N4 average in West Dunbartonshire.
By contrast the school's higher and national five pass rate increased by one per cent.
Overall, the results portrayed a fairly positive picture with West Dunbartonshire schools performing above the national average in all but two examination levels - advanced higher showed a two per cent drop and higher showed a one per cent drop.
Dumbarton Academy's advanced higher rate increased from 65 per cent to 77 per cent - following a dramatic 32 per cent drop from 2015 - and both national five and fours have improved by three and two per cent respectively.
However, the school's higher pass rate has declined by five per cent, making it a four year low for the school.
Vale of Leven Academy has also seen a decrease in advanced higher passes with just 70 per cent making the grade this year, compared to 76 last year.
The school reported a two per cent rise in higher pass rates, while their national five grades stayed firm at 80 per cent national four passes remained at 100 per cent for the third year running.
The council's education committee congratulated the 2,165 pupils - 84 per cent of whom passed resulting in 9,927 qualifications - who presented during exam season for their hard work.
Committee chair Councillor Karen Conaghan said: "Again we look at the performance of our schools and our young people and they are doing really well.
"We can really hold our heads up high. This area, I would say, consistently punches above it's weight."
Council leader Cllr Jonathan McColl and opposition leader Cllr Martin Rooney requested data on how pupils are supported upon their departure from school, as well as details on the support for those who don't gain qualifications is presented to the next committee meeting.


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Maria A. Aristidou is a brilliant U.K. based illustrator and an unapologetic coffee fiend. So it was really only a matter of time before her two great loves came together.
Of course, it happened by accident when she spilled a cup of joe on a piece she was working on.
That was her eureka moment.
By brewing different cups of coffee with varying strengths and beans, she's able to create a full value palette, just with coffee.
She uses thick-toothed heavyweight paper that grips the coffee and really lets it sink into the paper.
The amount of detail and value variance she's able to achieve is breathtaking.
An incredible portrait of Charlie Chaplin rendered in coffee.
Even the most famous "National Geographic" cover.
The Little Mermaid gets a little pick-me-up.
Coffee turns out to be a perfect illustration medium.
And it's just as versatile for portraits.
Like this incredible abstract take on Walt Disney.
The original Christopher Robin.
Dr. House.
Bob Marley.
Even R2-D2.
Here's a timelapse video of Aristidou in action.
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24 March to 21 May 2017
A creative collaboration between composer Kevin Morse, Department of Music at Mount Allison University and visual artist Dan Steeves, Department of Fine Arts, Mount Allison University. On the opening night of the exhibition Kevin Morse will present the premiere performance of a new work for string quartet performed by the Tesla Quartet (Bell String Quartet-in-Residence). The music is inspired by a series of new intaglio prints by Dan Steeves. The exhibition will feature Steeves' prints and an audio installation by Morse in the Owens Art Gallery.
Image: Dan Steeves, I Can't Let It Distract Me, 2016, etching.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Repurposing a vintage sink several ways...
Something that I LOVE to do & have the hopes to spread in this world is to RECYCLE. I think so much about our planet and our kids future. Yes, you can call me a tree hugger, I guess partially. I have already taught my oldest to recycle. She even brings her papers from school home, to put in the recycling bin. Lol....now I am still working on my 15 year old. It's funny cuz when we go to my parents house we all suffer because they do not recycle. They live in central Florida and I cannot lie, at times I have even brought back a few bags of items that can be thrown in the recycling bin. Yes, some may say..."it's a bit too much" and that is okay but I continue to hope it will help our planet. Every time I see videos on what is happening to our oceans and the animals in it caught by plastic and so much more, sickens me.
Okay, so back to what this is about...recycling a vintage sink!!! I found this wonderful, semi rusted piece that I could not just leave behind. It kept calling my name and saying "Ani, I need to be with you & loved by you"...Lol Of course my mind went racing thinking of all the different things I could do with it. Then I thought to myself, "OMG I can even maybe do a video but I am not someone who is use to being in front of the camera much, always behind the scenes but hey let's go for it". And now I can give you some ideas of how you can recycle a vintage sink. I know this is not a common piece everyone has, but remember the point of this is to try to open your mind and maybe you have something that you can reuse to possibly have the same effect.
Here is a simple suggestion prior to doing any idea with your vintage sink...
* using a brillo brush, brillo, if any and probably will have some rust, some of the rust away
* wash all the dust, rust and any yuckiness that the piece may have
* once completely dried, spray a protective finish to the piece. It will be up to you whether you like a matte, semi-gloss or gloss finish. It also depends if the piece will be placed outdoors or indoors. Be sure to read the labels and spray in a well ventilated area
And now you are ready to recycle your piece...Watch the videos to get 4 different ideas of what you can do & enjoy your piece as much as I do mine...
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While John Cho waits for his next assignment aboard the Starship Enterprise, he figured he'd join the Total Recall remake.
EW -- which is never to be confused with E! News, the same outlet that just e-mailed me this press release: "Carrie Underwood Gives Her Number to Idol Contestants, but Does Anyone Actually Call?" -- has the report on the casting, as the film gears up to start shooting on Monday in Toronto. Wait, that's a holiday for some of us!
Cho will play McClane, "the smooth-talking rep for the mind-messing company that tempts Colin Farrell's Douglas Quaid to implant fantastic memories into his brain."
Of course, Trek nerds will recall that another Rekall employee from the original film was also a veteran of Gene Roddenberry's universe -- Roy Brocksmith played a fussy Zakdorn in a second-season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. (Actually, come to think of it, a ton of Trek actors showed up in the first Total Recall… Google it.)


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Nancy Erminia has that rare combination of exotic good looks, jaw-dropping body and bootie, incredible all-natural breasts and come-hither bedroom eyes that could melt your heart and send your pulse rate soaring! This is a great, brand-new photo set of this incandescently hot lady.
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To My Dear Client :
It's been two years since our path crossed at the time your daughter Claire was born. At that time I was someone brand new in the industry who is trying to find my own voice as a photographer. Thank you for believing in my work from the beginning and allowing me document the growth of your child. Your loyalty and referral have been a generous gift to me not in the aspect of repeat business but because of your vote of confidence. It also pushed be to evolve and innovate new ideas because I personally want each session to be a little different from the last. Here we are 7 sessions later and ecstatic to hear that your family will be a little bigger in a few months. Your family made me feel like the documentarist that I strive to be. I hope that I accurately captured the overwhelming amount of love I witness from every session on film so Claire can remember each stage of her childhood through the images. I am so honored to be part of her milestones and can not wait to do the same for the new baby. Thank you again for being such amazing clients.
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A high quality triathlon specific cycling shoe from one of the most respected names in the biz.
A heat moldable option.
A great triathlon specific shoe that will stand up to many miles of abuse.
It would be hard to argue that there is a more dedicated, innovative, or well respected cycling shoe company on the planet than SIDI. They have been pioneers in the cycling shoe business for over 50 years. SIDI was founded in 1960 by Dino Signori (in case you were wondering) this is also where the SIDI name stems from, the first two letters of his first and last name (yes it's in reverse, and no, we don't know why). Signori was a competitive cyclist himself and decided to improve on what was available at the time. What began as a small mountaineering shoe workshop now stand as one of the industry leaders in design and innovation for cycling shoes worldwide.
It's obvious that a great deal of thought went into the design of this shoe. The SIDI T2.6 Carbon Lite is SIDI's top of the line triathlon specific shoe and it has been a true workhorse for us through many months of use and abuse.
The Soul is the Sole
The T2.6 Carbon Lite features the SIDI Carbon Lite Sole. This is the same full carbon sole used on top of the line SIDI road shoes. This sole is completely handmade using T700 carbon fiber in a 3k weave pattern. T700 (basically refers to the type of carbon fiber used) carbon fiber is a strong, high quality carbon fiber. The 3k pattern has to do with the way the carbon fiber is woven and the number of threads used. This produces a very strong, very stiff platform for putting power to the pedals. We don't pretend to be CF experts but if you feel the need to become a carbon fiber guru you can start with this link.
SIDI claims that the way the carbon sole is laid up provides maximum power transfer and allows for a controlled amount of flex in the toe. This flex is designed to relieve stress on the plantar tendon (the tendon that runs basically the length of the bottom of your foot) and promote circulation. Both of which you will appreciate when leaving T2 and heading out for the run especially if it's a marathon.
We can't tell you how much this actually contributes to overall foot health, but we can tell you we do not experience hot spots or numbness with these shoes.
Another nice feature SIDI incorporated on the bottom of the sole is an alignment scale for your cleat placement. These indicators make it much easier for mapping out the correct alignment when adjusting or replacing your cleats. The T2.6 also incorporates the Look Memory Eyelet to make cleat alignment even easier (for those of us who use Look cleats).
The upper of the T2.6 Carbon Lite is made out of Lorica. Lorica is basically a synthetic leather made from microfiber. We have found it to be a great material for this application. Our shoes have a ton of miles on them in all kinds of weather and with a bit of cleaning they would still look pretty good. Our SIDIs are still quite soft and we haven't experienced any drying or cracking whatsoever. Lorica is also water repellent (a nice feature for all the fluids that may come in contact with your shoes, bodily or otherwise) while allowing water vapor to escape. The shoes are fairly ventilated but we'd like to see, or feel, a little more air flow.
This shoe is packed with tri-specific features that you would expect from a top of the line triathlon cycling shoe. The SIDI T2.6 uses notched straps that keep the strap from accidentally coming all the way out of the shoe and the straps open away from the drive-train. The T2.6 also has a built in heel loop to help you get the shoe on a little quicker which is always a good thing coming out of T1. There are also replaceable heel pads on these shoes in case you wear them out (they are triathlon shoes though, so just leave 'em clipped in).
The SIDI T2.6 Carbon Lite is very comfortable. The inside of the shoe was designed for sock free comfort and we have had zero issues with anything rubbing or causing blisters. We also found the shoe to be very stiff with good power transfer, without causing any hot spots or numbness.
We feel like the T2.6 runs pretty true to size. We recommend trying a half size up or down in this shoe if possible. Another characteristic of Lorica is that it does loosen up a little when it warms up. SIDI recommends giving the shoe 10 minutes to "warm up" when fitting these shoes and we agree with that recommendation.
The shoe won't stretch (you know...it does have a carbon fiber sole) but allow yourself some time to get the fit right. Don't just go with your "street shoe" sizing, the fit should be more snug than that. The T2.6 is available in sizes 39-48 and half sizes are available in 39.5-46.5. SIDI also offers narrow widths for skinny feet and mega size widths for Flintstone feet. More SIDI sizing tips can be found here.
Price Range
The SIDI T2.6 Carbon Lite will cost you a pretty penny, but so will any shoe with comparable quality and features.
TriBomb Bottom Line
An excellent shoe choice from an exceptional shoe maker.
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BE Podcasting
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Audiences are increasingly tuning in to podcasts. Is it any wonder? Podcasts are becoming easier to access, the quality is better than ever, and more podcasts are available on a range of topics and interests. The number of consumers who regularly listen to on-demand 'talk' audio is in the millions in Australia and steadily growing. Research continues to show that podcasting provides a deeper level of engagement than many other forms of media – podcast audiences are actively listening to their favourite podcasts. What does this mean for brands, advertisers, media companies, and entrepreneurs looking to connect with new audiences? That's what this podcast series aims to explore. Every fortnight, we talk with experts in the industry, bring you case studies and analyse the trends around the world in this newest and most engaging on-demand medium. BE Podcasting is produced by BE Media Production, specialists in audio production for Australia's leading brands for more than 30 years, and producers of the world's longest monthly business audio magazine, Business Essentials. http://be.com.au/Read more »


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Missouri Mavericks (5-7-1) at Orlando Solar Bears (6-5-1) 7 p.m. ET
- Missouri's Sam Povorozniouk is third among rookies with a 23.1 percent shooting percentage (6-for-26).
- Joe Perry leads Orlando with five goals.
- Mavericks are 3-1-1 in one-goal games.
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The People's Store, at 11th and Pacific. This postcard was sent from Tacoma to Spokane in 1909. NWR Stenger-288, http://goo.gl/2UQi60
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If you use broad band internet, you can make long distance and local calls by using a device called magic jack. You plug the magic jack into your computer and then plug your home phone into the device. And voila, you've can call anywhere in Canada and the United States. It's that simple.
The magic jack is only 39.95 (this price includes one year of service) After the first year year, the service is 20.00 a year.
This includes: free directory assistance, free callwaiting, free voicemail and free caller ID.
Check it out at: www.magicjack.com
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Home Phone Service for 39.95 a Year
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Like my illustrious writing partner I mourn the loss of Richard Matheson — the one man who had more influence on us than any other writer of our generation.
I remember discovering Matheson upon a reading of Shock — a paperback collection of short stories – when I was a kid. I was immediately taken by his creativity, his love for the horror genre, and his uncanny talent of telling a good tale. He made writing look easy and effortless, which Chris Leppek and I know all too well is far from the truth.
When talking about Matheson I always have and always will refer to him as perhaps the most famous writer most people never knew. But his immense workmanlike slate of accomplishments will surely live on. Here's a man who successfully maneuvered between novels, short stories, teleplays and screenplays, an incredibly difficult fete.
He can be traced back as one of the original writers on the groundbreaking television show "The Twilight Zone". He wrote episodes of the original "Star Trek" and was a favorite of independent film guru Roger Corman who hired Matheson to pen "The Pit And The Pendulum", "The Raven" and other classics. My favorite novel and screenplay by him will always be "The Legend of Hell House."
Perhaps the public will best remember him for having a total of three remakes of films based on a novel — "I Am Legend", and for writing the television movie "Duel" which gave Steven Spielberg his first directing job. Spielberg's success with "Duel" led him to "Jaws".
As writers we thank Mr. Matheson for providing us with inspiration.
As fans, we thank Mr. Matheson for giving us countless hours of pure entertainment.
We will all miss him terribly.


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3x2 R/S Regularised Graded Building Timber (44x71mm ex 50x75mm) under 4.8M.
3x2 R/S Regularised Building Timber (50x75mm Nominal) Graded - C16
Finished size: 2-7/8" x 1-3/4" (44x71mm)
- European Whitewood easi-edge carcassing timber;
(3.0, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8 Metres - Price per length in the drop-down menu box)
3x2 Sawn Timber 5.1 metres and longer is available cut to order, in a German Unsorted Whitewood;
In general we are now sourcing this timber as a very high quality German Whitewood Easi Edge Carcassing Timber - kiln-dried, regularised with eased corners, and graded to C16 or C24 specification. Normal lengths are 3.0, 3.6, 4.2 & 4.8 metres; We keep a good selection of larger sized timbers in stock, up to 9x2" / 47x225mm in the Easi-Edge, and 12x2" / 47x300mm in an Unsorted Whitewood Rough-Sawn Carcassing timber; Longer lengths - 5.4 & 6.0 metres are available in the Rough-Sawn timber. However, we can also source larger sizes and lengths to order.
Timber is a natural product - variations in colour, knots, grain and texture should be expected - they are not a defect.
Price is generally per running metre or per length - we can price larger quantities and pack lots per cubic metre.
Other R/S Building Timber can be viewed: Graded Building Timber
Sizes are the usual timber nominal size that the timber moulding is machined from, with a finished size that is generally obtained;
(Be aware: For a multitude of reasons, size and profile of timber may vary from batch to batch, so it is best to purchase all you need for a job in one go, rather than buying more at a later date. If it is important, then you need to check these sizes and profiles before commencing work. We cannot be held responsible for any variations in machined timber sizes or pattern.)
(POA : 3x2 quantity discounts, cut lengths or extra machining on this product.)
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Payment - We can now take Debit Card, BACS, Cash, Cheque or Credit Card payment online for 3x2 R/S Building Timber
Van Delivery of Rough Sawn Timber on our van, in Blackburn, Lancashire & the North-West, from £5 +vat, or £1 +vat per mile - poa (from £30 Manchester, £35 Lancaster, £45 Liverpool, £60 Leeds, all +vat;)
The approximate weight of 3x2 KD Softwood Building Timber is 1.9Kg per metre;
Carrier Delivery of Sawn Timber is possible from £11.40 +vat - up to 10Kg/2.4M., then 50p per Kg; 2.4 to 3.0 M. - poa;
Anything longer is not suitable unless in pallet quantities; ( Zone A mainland - poa other zones)
(Please tell us the post-code for your enquiry about 3x2 Rough Sawn Timber, so that we can quote for delivery.)
- Please phone us at JAS Timber Merchants for any details about 50x75mm Regularised Carcassing Timber - 01254 54000
E. & O.E. see T&C - We do try to keep prices and specifications of 3x2 Building Timber correct, but mistakes can be made!


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PHILADELPHIA - February 5, 2014 --Amtrak has suspended service between Philadelphia and Harrisburg for the remainder of the day due to Wednesday morning's ice storm.
Officials say at least 45 downed trees in multiple locations and other weather related issues have caused problems with their overhead electrical system. Amtrak said crews have been called in to clear the debris and make any needed repairs.
At this time there is no estimate for when the tracks will re-open, Amtrak said.
Passengers with travel plans can confirm their train's status, change their plans or review refund information by using Amtrak.com, Amtrak's smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.
Officials say service alerts, passenger notices and other announcements will be posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.


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We are expecting a ComPuTr update day in Spring 2015.
Upcoming & Interesting Events
- CASPT, the Conference on Advanced Systems in Public Transport, is coming to Rotterdam, The Netherlands in July 2015!
This conference serves as a forum for the international community of researchers, practitioners and vendors on all aspects of public transport planning and operations. Key note speakers include Martin Grotschel and Martin Trepanier.
The conference serves a wide range of topics, including topics closely related to the ComPuTr project such as Public transport network and route planning, Information management and Passenger information, trip planning, route guidance.It is now possible to submit your extended abstract for CASPT 2015 on http://www.caspt.org. The deadline for the submission of extended abstracts is November 30, 2014.
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Fancy holiday feet, minus the blisters.To buy: $70, bananarepublic.com.
Pull on a cozy cashmere sweater with this lustrous skirt for a practical, dressy look.To buy: $395, 212-226-5852.
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Thanks to a curve-skimming cut, this midthigh-length shift is easy to wear, especially with leggings and boots.To buy: $89 (in black only), macys.com.


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If you are attending the Microsoft technical readiness (TechReady) conference this week in Seattle please drop by on my session. I'll be speaking about field experience in making CRM and Performance Point Work for Management. MSDY313 – Field Experience in Making CRM and Performance Point Work for Management Session Day/Time: 2/5/2009 12:45-14:00Room: (Sheraton) Metropolitan A
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CRM, Performance Point and MOSS (CRM+PPS+MOSS)
Extending CRM with BI capacity has been on the radar for a while and with the new BI accelerators this will be an easy customization. The same applies to CRM and MOSS integrations. Since I have spent some time in this very interesting area I tough why not share some parts (screen captures). My goals…