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Facilities Pelican Bay State Prison

1 facilities 1.1 alleged psychological effect 1.2 hunger strikes 1.3 lawsuit , termination of unlimited isolation policy facilities pelican bay opened in 1989. pelican bay s grounds , operations physically divided. half of prison holds level iv (maximum security) inmates in general population (gp) environment outside exercise courts , yards. other half of prison contains prisons best-known feature: x-shaped cluster of white buildings , barren ground known security housing unit, or shu. electric fence surrounds entire perimeter. the 8-by-10-foot (2.4 m × 3.0 m) cells of shu made of smooth, poured concrete perforated cell fronts , doors. there no windows located within cells. instead, there fluorescent lights, inmates can control. shu inmates confined assigned cells twenty-two hours day, looking out through perforated steel door @ solid concrete wall. food delivered correctional officers twice day (breakfast, sack lunch, , dinner), through slot in cell door. each of twenty-two housing un

Career Charles Harrison (musician)

1 career 1.1 carlisle 1.2 belfast 1.3 lincoln 1.4 chichester career carlisle whilst @ carlisle cathedral, harrison developed career solo instrumentalist, appearing in recitals , numerous international competitions. in 1999, awarded prizes in st albans international organ festival, , in following year @ odense international organ competition. after 3 years @ carlisle, moved belfast, northern ireland. belfast in 2000, harrison took part-time teaching position @ queen s university belfast, specialising in harmony, counterpoint , keyboard skills. became director of music @ st george s church, belfast. lincoln in september 2003, harrison returned england, having been appointed assistant director of music , sub organist of lincoln cathedral after simon morley left become director of music @ ripon cathedral. harrison held position eleven years, accompanying services , directing choir of boys , men, , latterly choir of girls , men. following resignation of sarah baldock in 2014, took position

Overview Shorinji Kempo

1 overview 1.1 honbu 1.2 organizations 1.3 national federations 1.4 shaolin monastery 1.5 emblem overview there 2 sides of shorinji kempo believed true budō (武道) , educational system. latter, organization known mental training institution body training facilities dōjō (道場). the founder, doshin so, wanted establish not organization incorporated mental , physical training wanted educate japanese people had been demoralized world war ii. aim defuse had lost way , rebuild japan future. said tried teach buddhist philosophy no 1 followed him. later on, reportedly saw vision of bodhidharma, inspired him pursue teaching martial arts, bodhidharma believed have done so. both of these later become main training methods of shorinji kempo. technically, shorinji kempo has whole set of defense techniques demonstration known embu (演武) commonly demonstrated technique. embu consists of (typically) 6 sections , each section includes series of gōhō (剛法) or hard techniques , jūhō (柔法) or soft techniques. d

Description of route Virginia State Route 288

view north along sr 288 in powhatan county the northern terminus of va 288 @ i-64. sr 288 may thought of southwestern portion of outer beltway of richmond, although there no such roadway formally designated. route begins @ interstate 95 north of chester, , extends northwesterly through chesterfield county , powhatan county. crosses james river on world war ii veterans memorial bridge goochland county in richmond s far west end area, terminates @ interstate 64 near short pump, near northern terminus of interstate 295. the highway has been built entirely interstate standards.

Extracurricular activities Arcadia High School (California)

1 extracurricular activities 1.1 choir 1.2 colorguard 1.3 concert band 1.4 orchestra 1.5 instrumental music 1.6 performing arts extracurricular activities choir the school has traditionally had 2 show choirs: new spirit, all-girls show choir, , chanteurs, mixed show choir. chanteurs , new spirit have been around 59 , 35 years, respectively, of 2011. both groups have earned highest honors in competitions throughout southern california, maintaining ranks 2 of top show choirs in years running. the choral program includes concert choir, consists of male , female choral singers performing classical pieces, , treble choir, consists of lower classmen female singers learning sing in choir setting. arcadia high school choral department hosts annual pow wow show choir invitational. arcadia choral department directed mr. rollie maxson, director on 20 years, retired in 2010. mr. rick england choir director. starting 2012-2013 school year, arcadia high school have 2 mixed show choirs chanteurs (

Operation New York, Westchester and Boston Railway

nywb s rapid transit cars passenger service began may 29, 1912. thought commuters trade direct ride gct lower fare more comfortable ride bronx, transfer 5 cent ride on third avenue el manhattan. given choice between grand central , higher fare or bronx terminal , lower fare, passengers thousands expected switch westchester, stan fischler wrote in 1976 book uptown, downtown: trip through time on new york s subways., nyw&b s all-electric coaches , carpet-smooth track beds failed convince sufficient number of commuters adopt train plus third avenue el transfer route. franchises required nyw&b operate trains @ minimum frequency of 2 per hour, , ran 3 times frequency during rush hours. trains 1 6 cars in length. traffic grew 2.9 million passengers per year in 1913 14.1 million in 1928. completion of port chester branch in 1929 allowed new haven terminate passenger service on harlem river branch in 1930. freight traffic on line limited. cost savings of not paying high costs of us

Qualification Cross-country skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Women's 10 kilometre classical

an athlete maximum of 100 fis distance points (the standard) allowed compete in both or 1 of event (sprint/distance). athlete maximum 120 fis sprint points allowed compete in sprint event , 10 km women or 15 km men provided distance points not exceed 300 fis points. noc s not have athlete meeting standard can enter 1 competitor of each sex (known basic quota) in 10 km classical event women or 15 km classical event men. must have maximum of 300 fis distance points @ end of qualifying on january 20, 2014. qualification period began in july 2012.

Athletics Arcadia High School (California)

the gym @ arcadia high school. the track @ arcadia high school. arcadia high school governed california interscholastic federation (cif) southern section member of pacific league. athletic mascot apache , colors cardinal , gold. apache boys compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track , field, volleyball, water polo. apache girls compete in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track , field, volleyball, , water polo. there pep squad song, cheer, , pep flags. arcadia s main rival crescenta valley high school. both teams contend league championship. arcadia teams qualify cif playoffs. in 2005, boys soccer finalist in division iii cif playoffs. girls track team has lost 2 dual meets in last 4 years , regularly send athletes cif finals. more recently, girls soccer team has won 5 consecutive league titles , had back trips cif quarter finals girls soccer. cross country, , track , field the boys cross country

Haymaker Parkway Ohio State Route 59

map showing haymaker parkway in red. haymaker parkway name given rerouted section of state route 59 runs through kent, ohio bypass road. five-lane road 2 bridges built between 1968 , 1975. largest of 2 bridges, redmond greer memorial bridge, [1] passes on both sets of railroad tracks pass through downtown kent (known locally upper , lower tracks) franklin avenue, cuyahoga river, , franklin mills riveredge park. greer bridge carries sr 43 during short co-sign sr 59 in between south mantua street (sr 43 south) , river street (sr 43 north), , south water street. parkway s eastern terminus @ intersection of east main , willow streets , western terminus @ intersection of west main street , longmere drive. of route parallels (and bisects) stow street. named haymaker family who, in december 1805, became first family settle franklin township , become kent. parkway built provide bridges on of kent s railroad crossings public safety vehicles relieve congestion in downtown area. several homes

Biography William French Anderson

1 biography 1.1 childhood 1.2 career 1.3 sexual abuse conviction biography childhood anderson born in tulsa, oklahoma. father civil engineer , mother journalist, writer , university professor. according biography, stuttered. overcame impediment , recognized performance in track, theater, , debate. anderson 1954 graduate of tulsa central high school. career he entered harvard university, became track star , published several papers, including 1 outlining method arithmetic operations using maya numerals. school teacher had written letter harvard classics department , prof. sterling dow arranged oklahoma school boy admitted harvard college , freshman s paper published in classical philology (51, 1956). following year abroad in cambridge, met future wife kathy duncan, returned harvard, medical school, accompanied kathy. married in 1961 , both graduated few years later. anderson employed national institutes of health, beginning search find ways repair defective genes. using microinjection m

Uses Quercus palustris

largest known pin oak in new england, located in northampton, ma. 2005 measurements: height 107.9 feet; circumference 17.4 feet; average spread 96 feet. the wood marketed red oak, of inferior quality, being weaker, many small knots. wood hard , heavy , used in general construction , firewood. bark used native american tribes make drink treatment of intestinal pain. the name pin oak possibly due many small, slender twigs, may historical use of hard wood pins in wooden building construction. the pin oak known foodplant of bucculatrix domicola caterpillars.

Major roads Zephyrhills, Florida

u.s. route 301 (fort king highway/gall boulevard) main road through zephyrhills running north , south through city. state road 39 (paul s. buchman highway/gall boulevard) runs northwest , southeast plant city 301 in zephyrhills, , joins 301 hidden state road. county road 41 (fort king highway/fort king road) extension of sr 41, hidden state road along 301 hillsborough county line. state road 54 (fifth avenue) main east-west road runs through southern pasco county, 19 near holiday 301 in zephyrhills. county extension (cr 54/eiland boulevard) intersection of sr 54 , cr 579 u.s. route 98 in branchborough exists, , western extension cr 577 in wesley chapel planned construction. state road 56 2002-built road between sr 54 , bruce b. downs boulevard in wesley chapel, planned extended 301 south of zephyrhills. county road 579 (morris bridge road/eiland boulevard/handcart road) bi-county extension of state road 579 runs northern tampa, through western edge of city, west of dade city. co

Movements for the Volkstaat Volkstaat

the volkstaat proposed freedom front the freedom front has been major political driving force formation of volkstaat. afrikaner-focused political party has representation in national parliament several provincial legislatures in south africa. support party has decreased under 140,000 votes, being less 1% of total votes cast (approximately 20% among registered afrikaner voters) 2004 national elections. freedom front advocates following belgian, canadian , spanish models of granting territorial autonomy linguistic minorities, believing way protect rights of afrikaner people. under policy, proposes creation of afrikaner homeland, comprising area lies in north western cape between west coast , orange river. the afrikaner weerstandsbeweging made headlines in march 2008 re-activation , plans of establishing independent boer state. plans include demand land, such stellaland , goshen, claim legally theirs in terms of sand river convention of 1852 , other historical treaties, through internatio

Professional career Judd Trump

1 professional career 1.1 2010/2011 1.2 2011/2012 1.3 2012/2013 1.4 2013/2014 1.5 2014/2015 1.6 2015/2016 1.7 2016/2017 professional career in 2005/06 season joined professional tour, , @ welsh open became youngest player ever qualify final stages of ranking tournament. reached same last-48 stage china open, losing 4–5 michael holt, although designated final qualifying round , played in prestatyn, wales. trump became third youngest player @ time ever reach world championship, @ 2007 event, beating james wattana 10–5, (with champions stephen hendry , ronnie o sullivan respectively younger), , china s liu chuang , belgium s luca brecel 1 of 5 17-year-olds feature @ sheffield s crucible theatre. trump played 2005 champion , 6th seed, shaun murphy, in first round, losing 6–10 despite having led 6–5. trump did not build on form in 2007/08 season, reaching last 32 of welsh open beating joe swail. missed out on world championship after 9–10 loss swail, despite having led 9–5. things changed 2

January.E2.80.93March 2 1879

otto hahn albert einstein january 1 – e. m. forster, english writer (d. 1970) january 3 – grace coolidge, first lady of united states (d. 1957) january 10 – bobby walker, scottish footballer (d. 1930) january 12 ray harroun, american race car driver (d. 1968) calbraith perry rodgers, american pioneer aviator, made first transcontinental u.s. flight (d. 1912) january 13 – melvin jones, american founder of lions clubs international (d. 1961) january 20 – ruth st. denis, american dancer (d. 1968) january 28 betty kuuskemaa, estonian actress (d. 1966) francis picabia, french painter , poet (d. 1953) february 6 – magnús guðmundsson, 3rd prime minister of iceland (d. 1937) february 22 j. n. brønsted, danish chemist (d. 1947) norman lindsay, australian painter (d. 1969) february 26 – frank bridge, english composer (d. 1941) march 3 – józsef klekl, slovene writer , journalist (d. 1936) march 6 – william p. cronan, 19th naval governor of guam (d. 1929) march 8 – otto hahn, german chemist, nobel

Morphology Reduviidae

a zelus nymph southeastern united states adult insects range 4.0 40 mm, depending on species. commonly have elongated head distinct narrowed neck , long legs, , prominent, segmented, tubular mouthparts, commonly called proboscis, authors use term rostrum . species bright in color hues of brown, black, red, or orange. the distinctive feature of family tip of rostrum fits groove in prosternum, may used stridulation rasping against ridges in groove. structure of ridges stridulitrum, or stridulatory organ produce sound, tactic used discourage predators. if harassment continues, many species can deliver painful stab proboscis, injecting venom or digestive juices. effects can intensely painful , injection species may medically significant.

Standards derived from BS 546 AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

1 standards derived bs 546 1.1 indian 1293 1.2 malaysian standard ms 1577 1.3 russian gost 7396 1.4 singapore standard ss 472 1.5 south african sans 164 standards derived bs 546 indian 1293 indian standard is 1293:2005 plugs , socket-outlets of rated voltage , including 250 volts , rated current , including 16 amperes includes versions of 5 a , 15 a bs 546 connectors, rated @ 6 a , 16 a respectively. 6 a 3 pin sockets have 2 holes above line , neutral holes allow 5 a 2-pin plug connected. malaysian standard ms 1577 ms 1577:2003 15 a plugs , socket-outlets domestic , similar purposes russian gost 7396 the 2 a, 5 a, , 15 a, connectors of bs 546 duplicated group b1 of gost 7396 standard. singapore standard ss 472 ss 472:1999 15 a plugs , switched socket-outlets domestic , similar purposes south african sans 164 the south african standard sans 164 plug , socket-outlet systems household , similar purposes use in south africa defines number of derivatives of bs 546. household plug , socket d

Endemism Guadalupe Island

guadalupe fur seal (arctocephalus townsendi) guadalupe fur seal (arctocephalus townsendi) – major breeding site townsend s storm petrel (oceanodroma socorroensis) – known breeding site ainley s storm petrel (oceanodroma cheimomnestes) – known breeding site guadalupe rock wren (salpinctes obsoletus guadalupensis) – endemic guadalupe house finch (carpodacus mexicanus amplus) – endemic guadalupe pipefish (syngnathus insulae) – endemic guadalupe junco (junco insularis) – endemic guadalupe caracara (caracara lutosa) – endemic, extinct endemic spiders: habronattus gigas herpyllus giganteus kibramoa isolata sergiolus guadalupensis plants: baeriopsis guadalupensis – near-endemic brahea edulis (guadalupe palm) – endemic camissonia guadalupensis ssp. guadalupensis – endemic castilleja fruticosa – endemic cistanthe guadalupensis – endemic cupressus guadalupensis var. guadalupensis (guadalupe cypress) – endemic cryptantha foliosa – endemic deinandra frutescens – endemic deinandra greeneana ssp. gr

British three-pin .28round.29 plugs and sockets AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

1 british three-pin (round) plugs , sockets 1.1 bs 546 1.1.1 2 ampere 1.1.2 5 ampere 1.1.3 15 ampere 1.1.4 30 ampere 1.2 characteristics of bs 546 three-pin plugs british three-pin (round) plugs , sockets illustration of tripin 3-pin earthed plug dated 1911. note plug has basic characteristics of modern bs 546 plug, 3 round pins, earth pin being longer , thicker other two, , side cable entry. in 20th century, a. p. lundberg & sons of london manufactured tripin earthed plug available in 2.5 a , 5 a models. tripin described in 1911 book dealing electrical products of a. p. lundberg & sons , pin configuration appears virtually identical modern bs 546 plugs. the first british standard domestic three-pin plugs bs 317 hand-shield , side entry pattern three-pin wall plugs , sockets (two pin , earth type) published in 1928. superseded in 1930 bs 372 side-entry wall plugs , sockets domestic purposes part ii states there minor alterations bs 317. in 1934, bs 372 part ii in turn superse

Responses to the controversy Washington Redskins name controversy

1 responses controversy 1.1 individual native american opinion in support of redskins name 1.2 political opinion 1.2.1 dc metro area jurisdictions 1.3 name change business decision 1.4 other teams use name redskins responses controversy following february 2013 symposium racist stereotypes , cultural appropriation in american sports @ smithsonian national museum of american indian, 10 members of congress sent letter redskins owner , nfl commissioner requesting name changed since offensive native americans. in response, daniel snyder told usa today: ll never change name. ... s simple. never—you can use caps. snyder addressed open letter fans published in washington post on october 9, 2013; in stated important meaning of name association fans have memories of personal history team. snyder states name chosen in 1933 honor native americans in general , coach , 4 players @ time native american; , in 1971 coach george allen consulted red cloud indian fund on pine ridge indian reservation

Work at the FDA and thalidomide Frances Oldham Kelsey

kelsey received president s award distinguished federal civilian service president john f. kennedy, 1962 in 1960, kelsey hired fda in washington, d.c. @ time, 1 of 7 full-time , 4 young part-time physicians reviewing drugs fda. 1 of first assignments @ fda review application richardson merrell drug thalidomide (under tradename kevadon) tranquilizer , painkiller specific indications prescribe drug pregnant women morning sickness. though had been approved in canada , more 20 european , african countries, withheld approval drug , requested further studies. despite pressure thalidomide s manufacturer, kelsey persisted in requesting additional information explain english study documented nervous system side effect. kelsey s insistence drug should tested prior approval vindicated when births of deformed infants in europe linked thalidomide ingestion mothers during pregnancy. researchers discovered thalidomide crossed placental barrier , caused serious birth defects. hailed on front page of

Puerto Rican food outside the archipelago Puerto Rican cuisine

cuchifritos (carnitas) in new york jibarito , rice cuchifritos – in new york, cuchifritos quite popular. cuchifritos, known puerto rican soul food includes variety of dishes, including, not limited to: morcilla (blood sausage), chicharron (fried pork skin), patitas (pork feet), masitas (fried porkmeat), , various other parts of pig prepared in different ways. jibarito (plaintain sandwich) – in chicago, el jibarito popular dish. word jíbaro in puerto rico means man countryside, small landowner or humble farmer far in mountains. jíbaro term associated preserving traditional values , culture of island. typically served spanish rice, jibaritos consist of meat along mayonnaise, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes , onions, sandwiched between fried plantain, known canoa (canoe). in 20th century, bread made wheat (which have imported) expensive out in mountain towns of cordillera central, , jíbaros made plantains still grown there on steep hillsides. jibaritos similar stuffed patacones venezuela. ^

Kiosks Puerto Rican cuisine

alcapurrias taquitos the luquillo kiosks (or kioskos) loved part of puerto rico. everywhere in puerto rico, rustic stalls displaying kinds fritters under heat lamps or behind glass pane. kiosks, much-frequented, time-honored, , integral part day @ beach , culinary culture of island. fresh octopus , conch salad seen. larger kiosks serve hamburgers, local/caribbean fusion, thai, italian, mexican , peruvian food. mixing of new cuisine , classic puerto rican food. alcoholic beverage big part of kiosks kiosks having signature drink. alcapurrias – fritters made masa mixture of eddoe (yautía) , green bananas (guineos verdes) or yuca, , stuffed either meat (pino) filling or crab, shrimp or lobster. arañitas – name shape, play on araña, or spider. these shredded green plantain fritters mixed mashed garlic, cilantro , fried. arepas or yaniclecas (from johnnycake) – flour flatbread distinct puerto rico. arepas stuffed meat, seafood, cheese, rolled or sprinkled cinnamon , sugar. bacalaítos – bacal

Reception Sense and Sensibility (2008 miniseries)

1 reception 1.1 ratings 1.2 critical response 1.3 awards , nominations reception ratings the first episode of sense , sensibility attracted 5.54 million viewers upon first broadcast in united kingdom, giving twenty per cent of audience share broadcast time. second episode posted small increase of 5.74 million viewers, while concluding part attracted audience of 6.76 million. critical response sense , sensibility received positive reviews critics. however, jane austen society criticised being raunchy , accused davies of degrading fine english literature , after included seduction scene in opening episode. chairman of society, patrick stokes, stated, sexing story says more bbc jane austen. lowering degrading fine english literature in battle ratings. while draws people s attention works, there not lot can if makes hash of it. bbc spokesman believed drama not overtly sexual , stated had received no complaints it, though did several calls viewers expressing appreciation series. melind

Production Sense and Sensibility (2008 miniseries)

1 production 1.1 conception , adaptation 1.2 casting 1.3 filming 1.4 costumes , make-up production conception , adaptation on 5 october 2005, reporter bbc news revealed writer andrew davies planning adapt jane austen s sense , sensibility major television drama due broadcast on bbc in 2 years. davies commented, when great stories, keep on coming them , doing them in different ways different people @ different lengths. davies explained script in stages , no actors had yet been cast. writer later expressed delight @ adapting novel during interview paul carey western mail, calling austen favourite novelist . admitted due acclaim received adaptation of pride , prejudice, there pressure on him sense , sensibility right. davies later stated aim of miniseries make viewers forget ang lee s 1995 film adaptation of novel. the opening episode of sense , sensibility features moment willoughby seduces eliza, young schoolgirl. davies told carey , claire hill western mail wanted justice willough

Features and applications Cahn–Hilliard equation

evolution of random initial data under cahn–hilliard equation γ = 0.5 {\displaystyle \gamma =0.5} , c = 0 {\displaystyle c=0} , demonstrating phase separation. there transition layer between segregated domains, profile given function c ( x ) = tanh ⁡ ( x 2 γ ) , {\displaystyle c(x)=\tanh \left({\frac {x}{\sqrt {2\gamma }}}\right),} , hence typical width γ {\displaystyle {\sqrt {\gamma }}} because function equilibrium solution of cahn–hilliard equation. of interest fact segregated domains grow in time power law. is, if l ( t

College career Isaiah Stanback

1 college career 1.1 redshirt freshman (2002) 1.2 freshman (2003) 1.3 sophomore (2004) 1.4 junior (2005) 1.5 senior (2006) 1.6 career statistics 1.7 baseball college career following high school, stanback attended university of washington. redshirt freshman (2002) in 2002, stanback redshirted season. during 2003 spring game went 4-of-9 82 yards , touchdown. freshman (2003) in 2003, stanback played in 11 games, wide receiver. returned kicks , practiced quarterbacks. 2-for-2 passing during season. stanback s quarterback duties limited late-game situations versus indiana , idaho. on season stanback caught ten passes 143 yards, leading team 14.3 average per reception. had 4 catches 82 yards vs. arizona, including career-long 41-yarder. rushed total of 25 yards quarterback position. returned 8 kickoffs, averaging 16.6 yards per return. returned 7 kickoffs against california, tying school single-game record returns in game. sophomore (2004) in 2004, stanback played in 5 games @ quarterback.