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Solo Living Is A Potential Environmental Time Bomb
One-person households are the biggest consumers of land, energy and household appliances in England and Wales, with men between the ages of 35 and 45 being the worst offenders, according to UCL (University College London) research. Field School Explores 19th Century Digs
About 250 years before Daniel Massey built his farm house in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, his great-grandfather came to the New World as an indentured servant. Now, about 150 years later, Penn State's Archaeological Field School is excavating Daniel's house to see how far he came from those humble beginnings. [Ironic] Professional beggars prowling about the streets of Moroccan c
The government plans to crack down on the scam used by faux beggars in growing numbers for a kind of "emotional blackmail", a cabinet minister was quoted as saying... The Partisans of Ali: A History of Shia Faith and Politics
This five-part series looks "at the origins of the Sunni-Shia split in Islam, the religious and historical differences, how Iran became Shiite, and how conflicts involving Shiism have made an impact beyond the Middle East."Discusses origins, key individuals, and related topics. Includes a chronology, map, and bibliography. From National Public Radio (NPR). Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceilings and Floors: Removing Moisture, Cleaning
"Be prepared to let flood-damaged walls, ceilings and floors dry for several weeks. If restoration work is completed before proper drying, mold and mildew will continue to grow. The result may be structural damage to your home ... and discomfort or illness to family members who have allergies."Provides information about getting the moisture out and methods for making repairs. From the National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD). Muscle Repair: Making A Good System Better, Faster; Implications For A
Skeletal muscles naturally repair themselves very efficiently but researchers at the Universities of Illinois-Chicago and Michigan found that a deficiency in plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) actually promotes muscle regeneration, making PAI-1 "a therapeutic target for enhancing muscle regeneration."The plasminogen system's interaction with inflammatory, growth factor and other systems is more complicated than thought, indicating the plasminogen system likely may have multiple functions, with implications for aging, liver, lungs, heart, and degenerative diseases like muscular dystrophy. Preliminary Earthquake Report: Magnitude 8.7, Northern Sumatra, Indone
Facts about the Southeast Asia earthquake of March 28, 2005. Provides a map and links to numerous related resources. From the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Hazard Program. Large-scale Projects in Berlin: Memorial to the Murdered Jews in Europ
"On 25 June 1999 the German Bundestag passed a resolution on the construction of a Memorial to the murdered Jews in Europe."This site features an overview of the project (which was completed in 2005) and its design "by the New York architect, Peter Eisenman, [which] marks a radical departure from the traditional memorial concept."Provides a video showing images of the memorial. In English and German. From the Senate Department of Urban Development, Berlin. Handedness Findings Point To Biological Cause For Sexual Orientation
A study of men in Ontario, Canada provides a new twist on the connection between sexual/relational orientation and right or left-handedness. Whereas earlier studies showed that gay men (and lesbians) were 39 percent more likely than heterosexuals to be left-handed, the new data "provides evidence that gay or bisexual men also have an elevated incidence of extreme right-handedness." Golden Gate Mysteries: A Bibliography of Crime Fiction Set in the San
"This bibliography contains over 900 titles of mystery, detective, and crime fiction with the action, or significant parts of the action, set in San Francisco and the Bay Area."Includes a section for historical mysteries. Browsable by author. Compiled and maintained by librarian Randal Brandt.
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