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I am thrilled to say that a piece I did earlier this year was shown at the Lourve this month. Though I have pieces in private collections in Paris, Munich and England, this is a thrill beyond what I envisioned when I started my art journey in late 2008. Here is the piece that made the cut 🙂 Below is the official letter of recognition.
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There’s a scene in 887, Robert Lepage’s latest show, which opened at the Edinburgh International Festival last week, in which the French-Canadian director stands alone in his kitchen, lit up by the glare of his laptop, watching his own obituary. Three beers sit on the work surface and he has a fourth in his hand. As it plays, he tuts, peeved that three decades of visionary theatre merit merely two minutes of screen time — inaccurate, at that.
Even if his reputation has waned in recent years, Lepage is still considered one of the world’s great theatremakers. A slashie before slashies were slashies, he writes, directs and designs his shows — often performing in them as well — and the best of them slip down with a shimmering, magic-eye theatricality: tumble-driers morph into space stations and shoeboxes turn into cities. His stories are grand, globetrotting epics encompassing vast clouds of associated ideas: The Seven Streams of the River Ota (1994) wove Hiroshima, the holocaust and the Aids crisis into a treatise on death in the 20th century; The Far Side of the Moon (2000) condensed the space race into a tale of two brothers.
However, Lepage is not considered the force he once was. It’s 20 years since he was last part of the Edinburgh line-up, with his one-man staging of Hamlet, Elsinore — strange for a mainstay of the international festival circuit. The year before had proved controversial: a work-in-progress of The Seven Streams wasn’t billed as such and audiences weren’t best pleased.
‘People say, Oh you’ve been pouting,’ Lepage says, perched on a cream sofa in an empty foyer. ‘No, I’ve not been invited —probably because there are trends in theatre. There was a time when my work was a little more fashionable. This is a great festival: an antenna for what’s going on in the art world and maybe other people were more on-trend. Now, the swing is coming back. People are interested in what I’m doing again.’
Certainly, 887 marks a return to form for the French-Canadian. His first solo show in almost a decade, it muses on memory, and the relationship between personal lives and public history — hence his fretting about legacy alone in his kitchen.
It’s a madeleine of a show. Lepage takes us back to his childhood home, a Quebec City apartment block, 887 Avenue Murray, which appears on-stage as a giant doll’s house complete with wrought-iron railings and Lilliputian neighbours. The Lepages lived on the third floor, cramped into too few rooms, after his grandmother moved in on account of Alzheimer’s. His father, who served in the navy during the war, was a taxi driver; his mother looked after the four children.
Autobiography has always underpinned his work — the two space race brothers represented split sides of his personality — but this is the first time Lepage has appeared as himself on-stage. ‘I’ve been wanting to do that for a long time,’ he explains. ‘It’s fairly pretentious to come out and say, I don’t need a mask. I’ve always been afraid that people would deem that self-indulgent.’
Lepage is a man of contradictions: narcissistic enough to try to appear otherwise; a self-proclaimed ‘liberal pessimist’, who wants change but can’t see it happening; an auteur who came to theatre as ‘a collective form of expression and a nice way to hide behind other people’. On-stage, he cuts an imposing figure: his squid-ink hair darker and more definite than his charcoal three-piece, beneath which he wears a tight, toning T-shirt. When he takes his shirt off, he’s surprisingly hench for a man of 57.
In person, he’s softer — a blue short-sleeved shirt gives him the air of a holidaymaker, and his face is gentle but intriguing. His features have a sci-fi quality that takes a while to pin down. Alopecia means he has neither eyebrows nor eyelashes, making him seem androgynous and ethereal.
His work is worldly, though. Alongside autobiography, 887 looks at Quebecois history, specifically the separatist movement of the 1960s, when the Front de libération du Quebec was at its most active and bombings, kidnappings, even killings were commonplace.
Lepage’s version of events, swirled with childhood memories, diverges from the accepted pro-federalist narrative. The conflict, he says, was not about nationality. ‘It was about something else. It was a class struggle.’ His taxi-driver father is a symbol of that, connecting the personal and the political. ‘I never thought he’d be a major protagonist in the piece, just as I thought he wasn’t a major protagonist in my life.’
Today, Lepage calls himself ‘an occasional separatist. I still believe that an independent Quebec would be a great thing, but of course, the reasons people want independence today are radically different. That’s why I felt the urge to show the origins of the argument.’ That, of course, gives the piece special resonance in Scotland.
Lepage’s position is clear: he’s with the ‘Yes’ camp and he relates to the politics of identity involved. ‘It’s an odd thing, national identity. When you live in Quebec, you don’t feel Canadian. You’re burdened by this prime minister and the rest of the country doesn’t have the same values that we do. We’re neighbours, that’s all.’
Yet, working internationally, Lepage represents his country as well as his home province — both sent commissioners to his first night — and he’s every bit the cultural export. Unlike most artists, he’s not uncomfortable with that. ‘It’s fine,’ he shrugs. ‘Artists can play a role in the shop window of ideals and the savoir-faire of your country — as long as the country is as you represent it. If you don’t necessarily agree with the policies governing your country’ — Lepage calls Canada’s conservative government ‘retrograde’ — ‘representing your country becomes tough.’
If Lepage’s theatre works internationally, it’s because it is so beguiling to watch. He is a master of transition, sliding between scenes in a way that can collapse time and space. His theatre is mercurial and chimerical. It has to be, he says: ‘If you just tell the thing, then there’s no theatre. You have to use the whole form to communicate. Theatre has come to the rescue of some very dry ideas.’
Composition, then, is a forensic process. ‘You have to study the DNA of a piece of theatre,’ he explains. ‘You have to find out where it connects and how it flows. My theatre is very filmic and, in film, you can switch just two frames and change the whole story.’
Today’s audiences, he believes, are more fluent in storytelling techniques — jump-cuts, flashbacks and the like — but, thanks to the internet, they’re also accustomed to connecting disparate material and ideas quickly. That has the potential to free up theatre and, arguably, it explains Lepage’s return to favour.
He pushes against ‘metronomic’ classical theatre with its beginnings, middles and ends, always looking for something slicker and speedier. ‘Too often the audience are at the end of a play before you are, so they don’t like theatre. They think it’s old and artsy-fartsy. If you’re faster than them, then theatre has a chance of moving into the next century.’ Lepage’s legacy will be getting it there.
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Coal is China’s major primary energy source, accounting for more than 70% of the total energy consumption [1,2]. According to the statistics, more than 50% of China’s current coal reserves are thick and extra-thick coal seams . For the thick and extra-thick coal seams, domestic and foreign scholars have developed large mining height method and top coal caving method [4,5]. With the maturity of these two technologies, the mine coal production has increased quickly and the section area of the chamber has been increasing . Generally speaking, the width of the chamber is 6–10 m and the height is 8–10 m in the top coal caving method. Therefore, the chamber area is above 70–100 m2 . When the strength of the coal seam is high, putting the large-section chamber into seam can not only increase coal production but also significantly accelerate the excavation speed . Due to the complicated stress conditions, large chamber height, span, and disturbance during excavation, the roof and the two ribs of the chamber will be deformed and destroyed. In the worst situation, rib spalling and roof leakage could occur. In order to improve the anti-deformation ability and stability of the large-section full seam chamber, domestic and foreign scholars have adopted different research methods to optimize the cross-sectional shape of the chamber. It is concluded that the shape, straight wall with semi-circular arch, is not only relatively easy to excavate and support, but it also has a stable structure and is easy to maintain. Therefore, it is widely used in coal mines.
At present, the studies on deformation and the failure of the large-section chamber or roadway mainly includes the following. Coggan et al.  used the Fast Lagrangian Analysis of Continua (FLAC), a differential numerical simulation software, to reveal the influence of weak roof on the stability of the large-section roadway. Tonon et al.  studied the effect of grouting on plastic failure of the 260 m2 large-section chamber under the coal mining area. Zheng et al.  revealed the failure mechanism of anchor resin coils for the large-section roadway based on the theoretical calculations. Xiong et al.  established the three-dimensional numerical models of four excavation schemes for the chamber and revealed the characteristics of the plastic zone of the surrounding rock under these excavation methods. Then the excavation method was optimized. Zhang et al.  used FLAC to study the dynamic response of coal mine refuge chamber for underground gas explosion. Zhai et al.  used the FLAC to study the control of deformation of the surrounding rock of the large-section chamber by means of bolt support and open-roof groove. Islam et al.  studied the influence of gas outburst on roadway of the plastic zone. Yan et al.  proposed a new method to predict the roof breakage of the large-section coal roadway in the extra-thick coal seam. Jiang et al.  studied the influence of foundation rigidity of the direct roof on the stability of the large-section roadway.
The above studies mainly focus on the use of continuous numerical simulation software to reveal the development law of the plastic zone of the surrounding rock of the chamber or roadway or to analyze their stability based on the theoretical calculations. However, the failure of the surrounding rock of the chamber is a process of initiation, extension, and penetration of the crack. The above two methods cannot simulate the crack development of the surrounding rock of the chamber. Therefore, this article proposed the method of combined finite and discrete element method (FDEM). The FDEM is used to simulate the surrounding rock crack development of the chamber, which can accurately reveal the deformation and failure mechanism. Then the corresponding control measures are proposed to avoid damage to the personnel and equipment caused by rib spalling and roof leakage accidents.
This article takes the chamber of Tashan Coal Mine as the engineering background and reveal the crack development of coal body based on compression test and numerical calculation. Then the FDEM is used to establish the numerical model of the surrounding rock of the chamber. The crack development of the surrounding rock of the chamber is analyzed using the model to reveal the mechanisms of rib spalling and roof leakage. Based on the failure mechanism of the chamber surrounding rock, a support method the combines grouting and high-strength anchor bolt and anchor cable is proposed, and the industrial test is carried out in the chamber of Tashan Coal Mine.
2 Engineering background
2.1 Geological condition of coal mine
As shown in Figure 1, Tashan Coal Mine is in Datong Coalfield, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China, and is mining carboniferous 3–5# coal seam. The thickness of the carboniferous 3–5# coal seam is between 14 and 20 m, the buried depth is 400–800 m, and the dip angle of the coal seam is between 1 and 4°. The 3–5# coal seam is generally stable, with abundant coal reserves and relatively simple geological structure conditions. Therefore, the Tashan coal mine in Datong coal field produces more than 15 million tons for one working face per year.
In order to meet the requirements of coal transportation, Tashan Coal Mine arranges the 1,070 transportation main road in the floor of 3–5# coal seam. According to the borehole near the 1,070 transportation main road, the thickness of the 3–5# coal seam is 18.14 m. The occurrence of rock strata is shown in Figure 2.
2.2 Chamber conditions
In order to meet the cross-sectional area requirements for the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, it is necessary to expand it at the local position of the original 1,070 transportation main road and form a large-section full seam chamber. According to the design requirements, the width of the chamber is 9.5 m and the height is 11.85 m, as shown in Figure 3. Rib spalling and roof leakage occurred during chamber excavation, which not only has a serious impact on the safety of the personnel and equipment but also makes it difficult to support the chamber. Therefore, it is first necessary to reveal the deformation and failure mechanism of the surrounding rock of the chamber. Then the corresponding surrounding rock control technology should be proposed.
3 Coal body failure characteristics during uniaxial compression
3.1 Coal sample preparation and experimental equipment
As shown in Figure 4, the coal pieces, selected in the field, are cut into a standard coal sample with a diameter of 50 mm and a height of 100 mm. The non-parallelism of the two ends of the coal sample is less than 0.05 mm, and the diameter deviation of the upper and lower ends is less than 0.3 mm. The surface should be smooth and avoid stress concentration due to irregular surfaces. The coal sample is placed in the MTS815 Flex Test rock mechanics test system, and the PCI-II acoustic emission test system is used for the real-time positioning test of the whole process of uniaxial compression.
In order to further analyze the number of cracks caused by shear failure and tensile failure of coal samples during uniaxial compression and reveal the main failure modes in the compression process, a numerical simulation of a set of uniaxial compression is added. The Universal Distinct Element Code (UDEC) numerical calculation software was used to simulate the development characteristics of the fissures of rock blocks during uniaxial compression. The UDEC is a two-dimensional numerical program that simulates the quasi-static or dynamic response to loading of media containing multiple intersecting joint structures.
3.2 Coal sample failure characteristics
It can be seen from Figure 5(a) that the uniaxial compressive stress–strain curves of the experiments and numerical simulations are basically consistent, which verify the reliability and accuracy of the simulation. Further, the stress–strain process of the coal sample can be divided into the compaction phase, linear elastic phase, plastic deformation phase, strain-softening phase, and residual strength phases , the corresponding strain ranges of which are 0–8.5 × 10−4, 8.5 × 10−4–1.95 × 10−3, 1.95 × 10−3–2.3 × 10−3, 2.3 × 10−3–2.75 × 10−3, and 2.75 × 10−3–3.0 × 10−3, respectively .
- (1)Compaction phase: in the stress–strain relationship, as the axial stress increases, the original micro-cracks and pores inside the coal sample are closed, and the coal sample is gradually compacted. When there is an increase in the axial stress, a continuous decrease was observed in the rate of strain increase and the stress–strain curve bends downward. While monitoring the acoustic emission, small energy was observed in the micro-cracks and pore closure process of the coal sample. From the simulation it can be observed that the number of cracks in the coal sample that are caused by shear failure and tensile failure is less and increases slowly.
- (2)Linear elastic phase: as the axial stress continues to increase, the coal sample enters the linear elastic phase. The stress–strain curve of the coal sample is almost linear in this phase. While monitoring the acoustic emission, the acoustic emission (AE) signal becomes active and the AE spatial positioning points become obviously denser. New and original micro-cracks extend and connect. Finally, the micro-cracks penetrate each other to form macroscopic cracks. In this phase it has been observed from the simulation that the number of fractures caused by shear failure and tensile failure has significantly increased, with the number of fractures caused by shear failure being significantly more than that of tensile failure.
- (3)Plastic deformation phase: after the linear elastic deformation phase, the presence of mineral particles and micro-fracture pores in the coal sample results in the uneven distribution of stress in the sample, causing local stress concentration. The micro-cracks continue to develop and connect with each other, eventually becoming macroscopic cracks.
- (4)Strain-softening phase: the specimen is broken and its bearing capacity is reduced. When monitoring the acoustic emission, we can still observe the acoustic emission events in the coal sample, i.e., significance reduction in energy release, which is mainly caused by micro-rupture events. Considering the number of fractures, the number of cracks caused by shear failure and tensile failure tends to be stable.
- (5)Residual strength phases: when a rock reaches a residual state, the shear cracks and tensile cracks also reach the stable state. At this time, the bearing capacity of the surrounding rock is maintained at a constant value.
A high-power microscope is used to observe the crack structure, as shown in Figure 5(b). The result shows that the crack section is mainly shear failure, while the tensile failure is relatively less.
The above analysis shows that the stress–strain curve of the coal sample, the intensity and quantity of the acoustic emission AE event, and the number of cracks have a good correspondence at different phases. During the compression process of the coal sample, cracks are mainly produced in the linear phase and are mainly due to shear failure. To a certain extent, this indicates that the surrounding rock of the large-section full seam chamber is mainly destroyed by the shearing force under the effect of the stope stress.
4 The combined FDEM
Traditional methods often use continuous numerical methods to analyze the plastic development of the surrounding rock and reveal the damage area of the chamber. However, the destruction of the surrounding rock of the chamber is a dynamic process of fissure generation, expansion, and penetration. Therefore, the continuous numerical method cannot simulate the development process of cracks and reveal the internal mechanism of deformation and failure of the surrounding rock of chamber. Therefore, it is necessary to combine the continuous numerical method with the discrete element method. The combined FDEM is an effective way to solve the above problem. The finite element method can be used for analyzing the stress evolution of the chamber surrounding the rock, while the discrete element method can be used for analyzing the surrounding rock crack development. These methods are complementary to each other and together they can reveal the complex process of deformation and destruction of the surrounding rock.
4.1 Basic principle of the FDEM
The FDEM is a new simulation method that combines finite element and discrete element methods. As shown in Figure 6, the surrounding rock of the chamber is divided into multiple Voronoi polygons. In each Voronoi polygon, triangular finite elements are used for filling the polygon, while cohesive four-node joint elements are inserted between the Voronoi elements . The stress of continuous medium is approximated using the finite element method before the material is damaged. When the material stress reaches its strength value, the crack propagation is directly reflected by the failure of the joint element. Then the friction of the fracture surface and the displacement of the fracture body are calculated by the discrete element method.
The core theories of FDEM mainly include the motion control equations, the model of fracture propagation, the contact retrieval method, and the contact force calculation method.
4.2 Governing equations
The governing equation of the FDEM is
In order to simulate the kinetic energy consumption in the quasi-static process and to accelerate the convergence rate, the damping force is added. The damping matrix C of the FDEM is :
4.3 Model of fracture propagation
In order to simulate the fissure evolution process of the surrounding rock of the chamber, the surrounding rock is divided into Voronoi elements, as shown in Figure 7(a). The model of fracture propagation for Voronoi elements is shown in Figure 7(b) .
To further calibrate Kn and Ks, as shown in Figure 7(c), the FDEM is used to simulate uniaxial compressive, tensile, and shear tests. The stress–strain curves are obtained, which are compared with experiments to obtain more accurate Kn and Ks through multiple adjustments.
4.4 Contact retrieval method
At each time step during the simulation, the position of each element and thus their relative position need to be updated. When the FDEM simulates a non-continuous block system, the contact between the original block and the new rupture block is calculated in real time with the movement between the blocks . This first requires retrieving which blocks may have contact behavior and deleting contacts that have been detached. A non-binary tree (NBS) contact search method was proposed . As shown in Figure 8, the overall idea is to divide the two-dimensional computational domain into square grids of equal size and then map all the discrete elements to the corresponding grid according to their own coordinates. Then the contact search is performed within the elements in each grid and its neighboring girds [26,27]. To gain more knowledge about specific search process, the interested readers can refer to the article “Numerical comparison of some contact detection algorithms” .
4.5 Contact force calculation method
The FDEM uses the penalty function method to solve the interaction force between the contact pair. The contact force calculated by the traditional penalty function method belongs to the concentrated force, which only considers the intrusive overlapping displacement of the contact pair. This method is more succinct, but it differs greatly from the real contact. In contrast, the distributed contact force is used in FDEM . It uses the triangular constant strain element as the finite element, which simplifies the contact judgment of the contact pair and the deformation simulation of the element. The two elements of a contact pair are, respectively, referred to as the contact element and the target element, and their overlapping area is denoted as S. Assume that a small force on the contact element that must be produced by the target element in an infinitesimal element dA within the overlapping area equals to the difference in the potential function gradient of dA in these two elements , which can be expressed as :
In the above equation, df is the small force produced by the infinitesimal element dA and Pc is the location of the infinitesimal element dA in the contact element. Similarly, Pt is the location of the infinitesimal element dA in the target element. φc is the potential at the midpoint of the contact element.
The total contact force can be obtained by integrating the difference in potential function gradient with the total overlapping area S such that :
For more details about the calculation of Voronoi element contact force, please refer to the article “A new penalty method for nonlinear programming” .
5 Deformation and failure mechanism of surrounding rock of full seam chamber with extra-large section
5.1 Numerical simulation
5.1.1 Mechanical properties of stope rock
The mechanical parameters of the intact coal rock near the chamber are obtained through experiments. See Table 1 for details. Due to the large number of irregular joints and cracks in the rock, the experimentally determined rock mechanic parameters are usually higher than those of the stope rock mass. In order to further obtain the mechanical parameters of stope rock mass, the rock quality designation (RQD) value is usually used to reduce the rock strength in engineering. In other words, the elastic modulus E of the laboratory rock and the elastic modulus Em of the stope rock mass have the following relationship :
Mechanical parameters of rock and stope rock mass in Tashan Coal Mine
|Lithology||Intact rock||RQD||Rock mass|
|E/GPa||σc/MPa||Poisson’s ratio μ||Cohesion c/MPa||Internal friction angle φ/°||Em/GPa||σcm/MPa||σtm/MPa|
|3–5# coal seam||6.8||13.2||0.26||6.1||17||65||1.4||4.2||0.4|
Similarly, the ratio of the compressive strength σc of the laboratory rock to the compressive strength σcm of the stope rock mass σcm/σc has the following functional relationship with Em/E :
5.1.2 Strain softening model of coal and rock
The strain softening phenomenon occurs in the coal and rock body during the compression process, that is, after the stress reaches the peak strength, the strength of the coal body rapidly drops to a lower level as the deformation continues to increase . Based on compaction experiments, the strain softening model of coal can be divided into the elastic phase, softening phase, and residual stress phase [37,38], as shown in Figure 9. The residual elastic modulus, cohesion, and internal friction angle required for the strain softening model are obtained experimentally. As shown in Figure 9, the accuracy of the strain softening model is verified by comparing the uniaxial compressive stress–strain curves of the coal sample in numerical simulation and compaction experiments.
5.1.3 Model establishment
The specific modeling process is as follows: as shown in Figure 10, according to the engineering background, a two-dimensional plane numerical model with a length of 150 m and a height of 54.43 m is established using the FDEM numerical method. The mesh size of the model is between 0.2 and 1.0 m . The Mohr–Coulomb strain softening model is used for the coal body and rock mass. The horizontal displacement of the left and right boundaries of the model is constrained, while the vertical displacement of the bottom boundary is constrained. A uniform vertical load of 12.5 MPa is applied on the top boundary to replace the rock mass overlying 500 m .
5.2 Deformation and failure mechanism of surrounding rock
5.2.1 Ribs of the chamber
With the excavation of the full seam chamber with a large section, the surrounding rock of the chamber changes from the original three-direction stress state to the two-direction stress state and even a unidirectional stress state occurs. The compressive stress of the coal in the ribs of the chamber is concentrated under the effect of the floor and roof, where deformation and damage occur. It could also lead to the occurrence of rib spalling. The instability of the coal body in the coal roadway ribs will lead to an increase in the actual suspended area of the roof, which increases the probability of roof failure in the roadway. At the same time, the roadway rib spalling will also hurt the staff and damage the underground equipment.
In order to further reveal the deformation and failure mechanism of the surrounding rock in the chamber ribs, the crack development in the local position of the chamber ribs is extracted as shown in Figure 11.
As shown in Figure 11(a), many cracks are generated in the chamber ribs under the effect of mine pressure and excavation disturbance. As shown in Figure 11(b), the main cause of the crack is that the shear stress on the rib exceeds its shear strength and thus shear failure occurs. Compared with the shear failure, the tensile failure is relatively less. As shown in Figure 11(c), under the effect of mine pressure, the cracks generated in the failure chamber ribs further expand and penetrate each other and finally connect with the free surface of the coal wall. As shown in Figure 11(d), under the effect of lateral stress, the coal body is separated from the ribs, leading to the occurrence of rib spalling.
Based on the crack development in the chamber ribs, the mechanism of rib spalling in chamber ribs is as follows: after the excavation of the chamber, under the effect of mine pressure and excavation disturbance, many shear failures are produced in the surrounding rock of the ribs, which leads to the formation of a large number of cracks. The cracks then further develop, expand, and penetrate. When the crack is connected to the surface of the ribs, under the effect of the lateral pressing force, the coal body is separated from the ribs and thus rib spalling occurs.
5.2.2 Roof of the chamber
The destruction and instability of the chamber roof generally involve no precursor. Once the roof failure occurs, it is often sudden, and in most cases the failed roof has a large area, which can greatly harm the safety of equipment and personnel. Revealing the deformation and failure mechanism of the chamber roof can provide a theoretical basis for the prediction and control of roof leakage.
In order to further reveal the mechanism of crack development in the roof area, as shown in Figure 12, the process of the roof separation in the chamber is analyzed.
As shown in Figure 12(a), many cracks are produced in the chamber roof under the effect of mine pressure and excavation disturbance. As shown in Figure 12(b), the main cause of crack development is also the shear stress on the roof exceeding its shear strength, which leads to shear failure. Compared with shear failure, tensile failure generates relatively less cracks. As shown in Figure 12(c), after the internal cracks of the roof are initiated, they are further expanded under the effect of mine pressure. As a result, they penetrate each other and are finally connected to the roof surface. As shown in Figure 12(d), the tensile strength and cohesion of the surrounding rock in the crack zone of the roof are drastically reduced. Under the effect of mine pressure and self-weight, the coal body is separated from the dome, leading to the occurrence of roof leakage.
Based on the evolution law for cracks in the roof, the mechanism of roof separation in the chamber is as follows: after the excavation of the chamber, under the effect of mine pressure and excavation disturbance, many shear failures are produced in the roof of the surrounding rock, which leads to the formation of cracks. The cracks further develop, expand, and penetrate. When the crack is connected to the roof surface, under the effect of mine pressure and self-weight, the coal body is separated from the roof and thus roof leakage occurs.
6 Control method for the surrounding rock based on crack development characteristics
It can be seen from the deformation and failure mechanism of the chamber with large section that the cause of the surrounding rock failure is mainly shear failure. Therefore, improving the shear strength of the surrounding rock and inhibiting the penetration of cracks are the main ways to control the deformation and failure of the surrounding rock of the chamber. After the excavation of the chamber, the stress of the surrounding rock is released. It is more effective for controlling the deformation and destruction of the surrounding rock of the chamber via increasing the shear strength of the surrounding rock and inhibiting crack penetration. At present, the main reinforcement methods for the broken surrounding rock include grouting reinforcement, high-strength anchor bolt, and anchor cable. Under the effect of the pumping pressure, the slurry can penetrate, fill and close the cracks in the surrounding rock, improve the integrity of the surrounding rock mass, and thus increase the shear strength of the surrounding rock. On the other hand, the action of the anchor on the surrounding rock can improve the shear strength of the fracture surface of the surrounding rock [41,42].
6.1 Anchor bolt and anchor cable parameters
The selection of anchor bolt and anchor cable parameters is the core problem of support, which includes the spacing, length, and pre-tightening force of anchor bolt and anchor cable. Reasonable anchor bolt and anchor cable parameters can inhibit the shear failure of the chamber surrounding the rock and avoid the mutual penetration of the cracks. Taking the spacing between anchor bolts as an example, numerical simulation is used to study the development of shear failure cracks in the surrounding rock of the chamber when the spacing is 1.5, 1.2, 0.9, and 0.6 m. The results are shown in Figure 13.
It can be seen from Figure 13 that when the spacing between the anchor bolts is 1.5 and 1.2 m, many cracks can be observed in the surrounding rock of the chamber. The cracks initiate, develop, and penetrate each other. For these cases, the surrounding rock is seriously damaged. When the bolt spacing is 0.9 m, the shear cracks of the surrounding rock of the chamber are obviously reduced. The cracks only initiate and develop. Therefore, there is basically no penetration between them. For this case, the shear failure of the chamber surrounding the rock is relatively less. The deformation and failure of the surrounding rock are well controlled. When the bolt spacing is reduced to 0.6 m, the cracks in the surrounding rock of the chamber do not change much, basically similar to the case with a spacing of 0.9 m.
Based on the above rules, when the bolt spacing is 0.9 m, the cracks generated by the shearing of the surrounding rock of the chamber are well controlled. As a result, the deformation and failure of the surrounding rock are not obvious. Therefore, the spacing of the bolts is determined to be 0.9 m.
Similar methods are used to study other parameters of anchor bolt and anchor cable. The final optimized support parameters are as follows: The bolt spacing of is 900 mm × 900 mm, pre-tightening force is 100 kN. The length of dome anchor cable is 2,500 mm, while the length of the rib anchor cable is 1,800 mm. The cable spacing is 2,700 × 1,800 mm. Its pre-tightening force and length are 150 kN and 8,300 mm, respectively.
6.2 Grouting parameters
Many factors affect grouting, such as the grouting pressure, the mechanical properties of the surrounding rock, the degree of crack development, the flow kinetic parameters of the slurry, and the initial setting time. Therefore, a numerical simulation method was adapted. After grouting, the grouting range of the surrounding rock of the chamber is shown in Figure 14.
It can be seen from Figure 14 that the slurry diffusion range basically covers the crack development area of the surrounding rock of the chamber. Therefore, grouting achieved its expected effect.
Figure 15 further shows the crack development of the surrounding rock of the chamber after grouting. It shows that after grouting, the number of cracks in the roof and the ribs of the chamber are obviously reduced. Also, the cracks only exist in the initiation and development stages, and no mutual penetration is observed. This indicates that grouting reinforcement improves the shear strength of the surrounding rock and effectively suppresses the occurrence of cracks in the surrounding rock.
7 Engineering applications
7.1 Chamber support scheme
According to the above analysis, the grouting pipe is used for grouting with a grouting pressure of 5 MPa. After grouting, the anchor bolt and cable support are carried out. The specific support parameters are as follows:
Dome support: the anchor bolt body consists of a left-handed steel without longitudinal reinforcement, with a yield strength of 600 MPa, a tensile strength of 800 MPa, a diameter of 22 mm, and a length of 2,500 mm. The bolt spacing is 900 mm × 900 mm. The anchorage is lengthened by resin and the bolt pre-tightening force is 100 kN. The tray is made of high-strength tray, the measures of which are 200 mm × 200 mm × 10 mm. A total of five anchor cables are involved, with a diameter of 17.8 mm, a length of 8,300 mm, a spacing of 2,700 × 1,600 mm, and a pre-tightening force of 150 kN. The anchoring length is 1,500 mm. Three resin rolls are used. The specification of one of the resin rolls is K2335, while the specification of the other two is Z2360. The W-shaped steel strip has a thickness of 4 mm and a width of 250 mm. Rib support: The anchoring length is 1,800 mm. Two resin rolls are used, whose specifications are K2335 and Z2360. Other parameters are the same as the dome. The mechanical parameters of anchor cable are shown in Table 2.
Mechanical properties of the supporting materials
|Elastic modulus, GPa||210|
|Yield strength, kN||250/470|
|Pretightening force, kN||100/150|
|Resin roll stiffness, N/m/m||2e9|
|Resin roll cohesive force||4e5|
|W-shaped steel strip and metal mesh|
|Elastic modulus, GPa||210|
|Tensile strength, MPa||500|
|Compressive strength, MPa||500|
|Normal contact stiffness, GPa/m||10|
|Contact shear stiffness, GPa/m||10|
7.2 Field measurement of chamber deformation
The deformation of the surrounding rock of the chamber is monitored using the cross method . As shown in Figure 16, four measuring points are arranged in the surrounding rock of the chamber, which are located at the two ribs, the dome, and the roof, respectively [44,45]. The monitoring results provide the magnitudes of the rib convergence and the roof-to-floor convergence.
It can be seen from Figure 16 that during the period of 0–16 days of support, the magnitudes of the rib convergence and the roof-to-floor convergence are increasing but the rate of increase is decreasing. After 16 days of support, the deformation of the surrounding rock of the chamber remained basically the same, with the magnitudes of the rib convergence and the roof-to-floor convergence stabled at 12 and 38 mm, respectively.
Hence, based on the above discussion on deformation, it is concluded that the deformation and failure of the surrounding rock of the chamber is well controlled.
- (1)Through uniaxial compression experiments and numerical calculations, the law of crack development and evolution during the compression process of coal samples were revealed. It was concluded that shear failure is one of the causes of cracks , which mainly occur in the elastic phase.
- (2)The cracks generated in the surrounding rock of chamber are mainly caused by shear failure, while the tensile failure produces relatively few cracks. The roof separation and rib lateral displacement of the surrounding rock of chamber are closely related to the crack development. Both are mainly caused by the development and eventually the penetration of the cracks.
- (3)After the excavation of the chamber, the effect of the mine pressure and excavation disturbance causes many shearing damage to the ribs and the roof. As a result, many cracks are formed. The cracks further extend, expand, and penetrate with each other. When the crack is connected to the surface of the chamber, under the effect of the mining pressure, the coal body is separated from the surface of the chamber, leading to the occurrence of rib spalling and roof leakage.
- (4)Based on the failure mechanism of the surrounding rock in the chamber, a support method combining grouting and high-strength anchor bolt and cable was proposed to improve the shear strength of the surrounding rock, which helped to reduce the occurrence of cracks and inhibit the cracks from interpenetrating. Also, an industrial test was carried out in the chamber of Tashan Coal Mine, which showed that deformation and damage of the surrounding rock of the chamber is well controlled.
This work was supported by the State Key Research Development Program of China (2018YFC0604500) and National Natural Science Foundation of China (51604262). The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the organization.
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The enamel decays as the bacteria multiply. At this stage, your body is unable to remineralize your enamel sufficiently, resulting in lesions on the surface of the teeth.
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HOUSTON—Statin use remains suboptimal in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a VA study trying to find out why.
Michael E. DeBakey VAMC researchers and colleagues assessed whether outpatient care with a cardiology provider is associated with evidence-based statin prescription and statin adherence. Results were published in the American Journal of Cardiology.1
For the study, the team identified adults with ASCVD receiving primary care in 130 facilities and associated community-based outpatient clinics in the entire VA Health Care System between Oct. 1, 2013, and Sept. 30, 2014.
Participants were divided into either a group including patients with at least one outpatient cardiology visit or a group including patients with no outpatient cardiology visits in the year before the index primary care visit.
Researchers also assessed any- and high-intensity statin prescription, adjusting for several patient- and facility-level covariates,and statin adherence using proportion of days covered. Included were more than 1.2 million patients with ASCVD; the mean age was 71.9%, and the group was 98% male.
Results indicated that, after adjusting for covariates, patients who visited a cardiology provider had greater odds of being on a statin (87.4% vs. 78.4%; Odds ratio [OR] 1.25, 95% Confidence interval [CI] 1.24 to 1.26), high-intensity statin (34.5% vs. 21.2%; OR: 1.21, 95% CI 1.21 to 1.22) and higher statin adherence (mean PDC 0.76 ± 0.29 vs. 0.70 ± 0.34, PDC ≥0.8: 62.0% vs. 57.3%; OR 1.09, 95% CI 1.09 to 1.11).
“A dose response relation was seen with a higher number of cardiology visits associated with a higher statin use and statin adherence,” the study authors wrote. “In conclusion, compared with outpatient care delivered by primary care providers alone, care delivered by a cardiology provider for patients with ASCVD is associated with a higher likelihood of guideline-based statin use and statin adherence.”
1. Rehman H, Ahmed ST, Akeroyd J, Mahtta D, et. Al. Relation Between Cardiology Follow-UpVisits, Evidence-Based Statin Prescribing, and Statin Adherence (from theVeterans Affairs Health Care System). Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 25. pii:S0002-9149(19)30819-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2019.07.022. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31405545.


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The Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition took place from 20th-23rd of April. The boys were split into two groups, Alpha and Bravo, accompanied by Mr Robertson, Mr Alexander and Mr George.
We started promptly leaving school at 8.15am to give us the opportunity to get the earlier boat, however with a fully booked crossing we did not hold out much hope. We then arranged to meet at the Ardrossan port for 10.20am.
Thankfully, we managed to get on to Arran two hours early. The group made slow progress over the top to Loch Tannack and got to camp by 8 pm. Both groups were tired after the initial exertions but happy to have the first day under their belts.
Both groups started slightly later, owing to the short distance of this day. The end location was Lochranza, with a castle, distillery and visitor centre to investigate. It was hot going with broken boggy ground at the top and temperatures reaching 19 degrees. It was short in distance, however tiring in its technicality and groups made it to the campsite by late afternoon – tired and grateful for a rest.
Both groups made earlier starts today, owing to the longer distance and hot temperatures involved. Some blisters were starting to present, but both groups were proactive with tape and compeed. Good camp craft and prompt starts made for a productive and fast paced day along the coast to Sannox. Lots of research into wildlife and geology had already revealed Adder snakes in the morning and Hutton’s Unconformity ( a geological inversion of sedimentary rock over metamorphic rock).
Again, the groups made good progress and got to camp in the late afternoon for a well earned rest.
The groups made an early start and were separated by 30 minutes, as there was some close supervision through Glen Sannox Saddle. Two supervisors made an early start to set up a security rope. The weather was a little cloudy but still warm with a stiff breeze in the early morning. This was welcome as we made the ascent up to the saddle. The groups made good progress into the ascent and were through with sufficient time for some early dinner down at Brodick. All groups worked hard on their expedition oral report and were happy to have the three day camping experience in time for qualifying in June.

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When do 2012 Lincoln MKX radiators need service or repair?
Maintenance check at 100000 miles for your 2012 Lincoln MKX Base
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Regular, proactive service on the radiator in your 2012 Lincoln MKX is essential for long-term engine health. Lincoln recommends that you replace coolant (also called antifreeze) at certain intervals, but it’s also wise to keep an eye out for signs of a failing radiator. You might be driving around (or about to be stranded) with a failing radiator if you notice leaking coolant, overheating, or an illuminated low coolant dashboard light. Visit your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for a Courtesy Check at the first sign of one of these issues.
What’s included in a radiator repair service? At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we start by performing a thorough inspection of your Lincoln MKX cooling system. Then, we’ll move on to a machine-powered coolant exchange. Finally, we’ll refill the flushed sealants, lubricants and chemicals, then do a pressure check to catch any possible leaks.
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Two people charged and released in relation to Waila Temple sacrilege
January 23, 2018 5:22 am
Police has confirmed that two people have been questioned and released in relation to the Waila Temple sacrilege which took place last week.
Commissioner of Police, Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho says that police will ensure those who are responsible for these attacks are brought to justice.
Qiliho says police does not want anyone to be intimidated for their right to worship.
He said that these attacks are of great concern and all Divisional Police Commanders have been directed to look into the issue and engage with the respective religious organizations in their area.
The Commissioner adds this will safeguard people’s commitment to their safety and their right to worship.
Three other similar cases reported earlier this year remain under investigation.

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We earlier reported here Arjun will play the lead role in director AMR Ramesh’s next film Game and the director himself will play the baddie. Now, the latest update is that Shaam has been signed to play the antagonist and Manisha Koirala, who was last seen in Tamil in Suraj’s Mappillai, has been approached to play the lead role.
Director AMR Ramesh is in Mumbai for the final narration to complete the signing formalities with Manisha Koirala. “Arjun had already spoken to Manisha about the role and when I briefed her about the script and the role, she was impressed with the character that we have envisioned her playing. The role has many grey shades, which she felt was quite unique and interesting,” says Ramesh.

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Highest ever result for La Trobe
Fulbright Scholar Blayne Welsh set for US adventure
Australia aims to counter China’s growing influence in the region
Bendigo lost remnants of its history on Black Saturday
Just like our food diet, we need to get our experience diet right
The digital age has made the idea of a fair trial even more difficult
Morrison’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem met with negativity
We need to have a more nuanced discussion about academic freedom
Dr Kayli Wild has co-authored an article in the Women and Birth Journal, entitled Responding to violence against women: A qualitative study with midwives in Timor-Leste.
The discovery offers clues to mystery of the shipwrecked 'white woman'
Huawei executive’s arrest carries highly charged politics with it
New research reveals how journalists are faring after redundancy
Medea is particularly cogent today in the context of #MeToo movement
Given the stiffening US view of China, cooling tensions won't last
Is there an author whose reputation could ever rival Shakespeare's?
ARC funds 10 research projects
APEC 2018 may come to be seen as the moment the US reasserted itself
US-China tensions at APEC summit leave cooperation in doubt
The most comprehensive timeline for early human evolution unveiled
Creative arts graduates show off their work


Bringing back our wetlands - Murray Family Conservation Reserve
This week's launch of the Murray Family Conservation Reserve at Long Swamp by Victoria's new minister for energy, environment and climate change, Lily D'Ambrosio, is a welcome move and one we hope will be the first of many to bring back our wetlands.
The new reserve is a deep freshwater marsh that stretches across 200 hectares of the Moolort Plains, about two hours north west of Melbourne, near Castlemaine.
Almost two-thirds of Victoria's wetlands have been lost since European settlement, the victims of drainage, development, pollution and poor land management, which is why the launch of the new reserve and the swamp's future restoration is so important.
Before it was drained in 1965, Long Swamp provided habitat for native fauna, including the nationally endangered Australasian Bittern, the nationally vulnerable Australian Painted Snipe, the vulnerableBrolga and the nationally vulnerable Growling Grass Frog.
The reserve will be owned and managed by the Trust for Nature and was made possible by the purchase of the wetland using Victorian government and philanthropic funding and with local community support.
Ms D'Ambrosio said the new reserve is an important step in restoring the Moolort Plains wetland chain.
"The permanent protection of this site will strengthen essential corridors for species movement between patches of habitat, enhancing natural biodiversity," she said.
"The long-term support for this project has been immense, and its conservation is a great example of what can be achieved when government, not-for-profits and the community come together with a vision to protect one of Victoria's special places."
Trust for Nature's CEO, Victoria Marles said that the Trust for Nature will continue to work with the North Central Catchment Management Authority to restore the natural hydrology, allowing the Swamp to seasonally hold water from natural rainfall events.
"The reserve has great conservation potential under future management and this is a significant step in protecting wetland habitat that has disappeared from much of Victoria."


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Govt working on income tax rate cuts among other measures to put economy on track: Sitharaman
New Delhi/IBNS: The government is set to introduce more measures, including rationalisation of personal income tax to revive the economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday, media reported
Besides taking several measures in the months of August and September, the public sector banks have given out Rs 5 lakh crore in loans in hinterland during the festive season without breaching the prudential norms, the Finance Minister said at the HT Leadership Summit here.
The government is adopting the "direct method" to stimulate the economy, Sitharaman said and added that the spending on infrastructure has been strategised to reach the core industries labour, and so on, she said.
During the event, the Finance Minister also said the government is considering income tax rate cuts to put more money in the hands of people, among other things.
In Sep last, the government slashed corporate tax rate to 22% for domestic companies and 15% for newly formed domestic manufacturing companies with a Rs 1.45 lakh crore tax break, after which demands have been raised to slash personal income tax rates to boost consumption.


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Where can you go camping in southern California?
12 Best Campgrounds in Southern California
- Jumbo Rocks Campground, Joshua Tree National Park.
- San Onofre Bluffs Campground, San Onofre State Beach.
- Serrano Campground, San Bernardino National Forest.
- Green Valley Campground, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.
- Manker Flats Campground, Los Angeles National Forest.
Can you camp in California national forests?
Camping is one of the most popular recreation activities in the Sierra National Forest. Pick your own spot, (dispersed area camping) is an option available throughout most of the Forest. All fees quoted are per site, per night and are subject to change.
Is it illegal to camp in the woods in California?
Generally speaking, in California rules are pretty strict about camping even on public land – generally not permitted outside of campgrounds. Backcountry hiking and camping is also subject to a permit requirement in most areas you’d be interested in visiting (both inside and outside of the national parks).
Where can I camp this weekend in California?
Head to These Northern California Camping Spots When Everything Else Is Booked
- Tuolumne Meadows—Yosemite National Park.
- Andrew Molera State Park.
- Mount Tamalpais State Park.
- Juniper Lake—Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- Auburn State Recreation Area.
- Gold Lake Campground.
- Sinkyone Wilderness State Park.
- Silver Fork Campground.
Can you drive through Sierra National Forest?
Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway The 70-mile long byway takes about 4 hours to drive and provides a memorable journey offering access to several resort towns, recreation areas, popular lakes, and impressive views.
Can I carry a gun while camping in California 2021?
You can have a firearm at your campsite while camping or fishing in California. While you may possess a firearm in a national park, national parks prohibit hunting or target shooting. California state parks preclude possession of a firearm unless in specific designated recreation areas.
Is it legal to camp on the side of the road in California?
Dispersed camping is allowed in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 100 feet from any stream. Don’t sleep on the side of the road – it’s usually illegal. To prevent resource damage, keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. Bring plenty of your own water, or have a way to treat it.
Is Boondocking allowed in California?
A good rule of thumb is that boondocking is legal on federal lands, at least those owned by the Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service. Some of California’s state parks permit boondocking, while others do not. Most cities in California forbid boondocking, both on public and private land.
What are the best camping sites?
The best camping spots right inside major US cities 1. Cherry Creek State Park Campground, Denver 2. Anderson Road Campground, Nashville 3. Rob Hill Campground, The Presidio, San Francisco 4. Camp Gateway, Staten Island , New York 5. Musch Camp, Los Angeles 6. Emma Long Metropolitan Park , Austin 7. Larry and Penny Thompson Park, Miami
Are National Forest campgrounds closed?
A sign and locked gate at the Kathryn Lake Campground in Taylor County indicates that the federal campground is closed to the public. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest closed the campground and 10 others in 2015.
Is camping in national forests free?
Free camping, or dispersed camping, is allowed in all national forests, unless noted otherwise. You can find places to camp on the side of main roads, or follow forest access roads (often gravel or dirt) to more remote sites.
Where is tent camping in Southern California?
“Sunset” mentions Live Oak Campground at Caspers Wilderness park as the top place to take a first-time tent camper in Southern California. The campground is situated in a grove of large oaks, but also has sites with views of the creek or near a meadow under sycamore trees.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION
Coast meets Country in this perfect Mornington Peninsula home. Superbly situated between Sorrento Back Beach and the Foreshore and moments from the Village, this home has it all.
Accommodates 8. Swimming pool, tennis court and playhouse, 4 generous bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3 living areas.
Accommodates 10: With pool, tennis court and garden studio this property has everything to offer for your family getaway. Wheel chair friendly. LINEN & TOWELS INCL - BYO BEACH TOWELS
Accommodates 8: The Perfect Getaway - luxury accommodation, private garden with pool, tennis court and outdoor entertaining. LINEN & TOWELS INCL - BYO BEACH TOWELS
Accommodates 10 (max 6 adults plus children). Unique cliff top property with spectacular bay views walking distance to Sorrento.
Prized position on the Portsea Clifftop with endless bay views and your own tennis court.
Accommodates 8 + 3 extra in converted boat shed. Heritage listed luxury cottage with solar heated pool, bungalow and rolling manicured gardens.
Accommodates 15. Large family home plus separate cottage, pool and landscaped garden situated opposite the entrance to Portsea Golf Club, 200m to London Bridge Beach.
Bright, delightful and within walking distance to everything in Portsea!
Modern and luxurious, this family getaway is perfect to relax all year round.
Accommodates 10: Luxurious 4 bedroom home a short walk to Tideways Beach & SSCBC. Features North/West facing deck with pool and spa. LINEN & TOWELS INCLUDED - BYO BEACH TOWELS
Accommodates 10: Luxury Surfside Home with Solar Heated, Salt Water Pool, playground, ideal family accommodation all year round. LINEN & BATH TOWELS INCL - BYO BEACH TOWELS
Accommodates 10: Open plan home with Pool, in quiet location near Sorrento. LINEN & TOWELS INCLUDED - BYO BEACH TOWELS
Nestled in a tranquil, no-through road, this charming coastal retreat boasts a sought-after location just steps from Sorrentos township, 200m to Sorrento Park and only moments from boutique shops, cafes, stunning beaches and the ferry terminal.
Accommodates 7 + Games Room has a sofa bed that converts to 2 single beds or 1 king size bed as additional sleeping. 14 night min from Dec 21st to Jan 15th 7 night minimum all other times.
Accommodates 10. Situated on one of Portsea's most private roads, this property is a real surprise when you walk in the door. It is eclectic and it's family accommodation is fantastic. LINEN & BATH TOWELS INCL - BYO BEACH TOWELS
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Accommodates 6: Summer holidays in a family beach house in Portsea. Large garden setting.
Separate cottage to main house available as a separate holiday rental. Off street parking available for cottage guests. Use of pool and linen included.
Modern, spacious family holiday home only minutes from the bay and cafes. Only a block away from Stringer Road Reserve, great for a walk or kick.
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Stay away from any acidic foods to help get rid of morning sickness.
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Guy Gavriel Kay, bestselling author of the groundbreaking novels Under Heaven and River of Stars, once again visits a world that evokes one that existed in our own past, this time the tumultuous period of Renaissance Europe - a world on the verge of war, where ordinary lives play out in the grand scheme of kingdoms colliding.
From the small coastal town of Senjan, notorious for its pirates , a young woman sets out to find vengeance for her lost family. That same spring, from the wealthy city-state of Seressa, famous for its canals and lagoon, come two very different people: a young artist traveling to the dangerous east to paint the Grand Khalif at his request - and possibly to do more - and a fiercely intelligent, angry woman, posing as a doctor's wife in her role of a spy.
The trading ship that carries them is commanded by the clever younger son of a merchant family - with ambivalence about the life he's been born to live. And farther east a boy trains to become a soldier in the elite infantry of the khalif - to win glory in the war everyone knows is coming.
As these lives entwine, their fates-and those of many others - will hang in the balance, when the khalif sends out his massive army to take the great fortress that is the gateway to the western world . . .
Guy Gavriel Kay has a wonderful talent. He tells stories in an invented world that is so rich in historical echoes that I found myself smiling with pleasure as I heard the echoes, while engrossed in the story. Warmly recommended. -- Edward Rutherfurd, author of Sarum Kay triumphs at creating complex political landscapes and then populating them with characters who make the stakes important and the struggles real. Another magnificent -history-that-never-was from a master. * Library Journal, *starred review* * The greatest living author of epic fantasy -- Brandon Sanderson [Kay] wields plots and all-too-human characters brilliantly, in a world where nothing is as valuable as information. This big, powerful fantasy offers an intricately detailed setting, marvelously believable characters, and an international stew of cultural and religious conflict writ larger than large. * Publishers Weekly * Its power derives less from its tweaking of history than from its complex, nuanced characters whose stories come to intertwine in revealing ways . . . Kay has a remarkable gift for lending surprising depth to even walk-on figures. * Locus * As with all of Kay's novels, the lush historical tapestry serves principally as background for compelling, sympathetic characters whose stories gradually weave together in ingenious ways. * Chicago Tribune * Kay is in masterful control of his material, and the prose is elegant. This is writing of the highest order. Very highly recommended. * Historical Novel Society * An intriguing, complicated blend of pitch-perfect characters doing the best they can, in a well-realised parallel history, and occasionally changing the world. I couldn't put it down, and in that spirit, I highly recommend that you pick it up. * sfandfreviews.blogspot.co.uk/ * I finished this one earlier today. The year is young, but Kay's latest could well be the best speculative fiction read of 2016! * fantasyhotlist.blogspot.co.uk * Children of Earth and Skyis Guy Gavriel Kay doing what he does best, and better than anyone else working in fantasy today: telling the story of empires and wars through the lens of characters so vivid and convincing that they feel real, and absorbing you into their lives. * thewertzone.blogspot.com/ * Everything about this book, from the characters to the world created - including the subtle elements of fantasy that imbue it - makesCHILDREN OF EARTH AND SKY a wonder and a joy to read. * http://blogcritics.org/ * one of the few truly philosophical fantasists writing today. Like his other novels set in a history just a few degrees off from our own, Children of Earth and Sky is a superbly entertaining, profoundly moral, & politically astute, novel. * www.eclecticruckus.wordpress.com * Richly rewarding * Daily Mail * One of the best fantasy novels I have read. -- Anne NMcCaffery on TIGANA Kay shows why he's the heir to Tolkien's tradition' Booklist 'A richly sensuous fantasy world, full of evocative history, religions, folklore, local customs, and a magical rites...a bravura performance, nearly impossible to put dowN. * Kirkus on TIGANA * Kay has delievered such a magnificent conclusion - I can't praise it enough. THE FIONAVAR TAPESTRY will be read and reread for many years to com' Fantasy Review 'Packed with action' The Times 'A brilliant and complex portrayal of good and evil. * Publishers Weekly *
About Guy Gavriel Kay
Guy Gavriel Kay has published 13 novels which have been translated into 30 languages and have appeared on bestseller lists around the world. He is also the author of the acclaimed poetry collection, Beyond This Dark House. His most recent work is Children of Earth and Sky. Before beginning his career as a novelist, Kay was retained by the Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien to assist in the editorial construction of The Silmarillion, the first and best-known of the posthumously published Tolkien works. Called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980, he has also been principal writer and associate producer for the CBC's award-winning crime-drama series, The Scales of Justice. Kay has twice won the Aurora Award, is a multiple World Fantasy Award nominee, and won that award in 2008 for Ysabel. He has also won France's Prix Elbakin for both Under Heaven and River of Stars, and is the recipient of the International Goliardos Prize, presented in Mexico City, for his contributions to the literature of the fantastic.
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Tuesday, 5 June 2018
Helping with the cost of school uniforms
There for You has once again got a limited fund to help members deal with the costs of school uniforms
UNISON is once more launching a scheme to help members on low incomes deal with the cost of buying school uniforms.
Families living on low income with children struggle constantly to make ends meet – and this can be particularly acute before the new school year begins when the extra costs hit hard.
The union’s welfare charity There for You has once again got a limited fund to help members deal with the costs of school uniforms.
Download the applications form Here
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 20 July.
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So, you are insecure?
Let me tell you a secret: So am I.
I know the feeling, when you look into the mirror and the first things you recognize are your flaws. The legs are not skinny enough, the stomach is not flat enough, the thighs are too fat. I’m not skinny enough. I will never be good enough.
But now think about it: When did someone tell you that you aren’t good enogh? What is good enough? No one ever created a limit for “good enough”. Well, now you may think “Society did.” But in the end, who is society? We all are. We are society. So to change the beauty ideals of society, we have to change what we think.
Remember: There’s only one life to live. So make the best of it. You only have this one body, so start to feel confident with it! Appreciate what you have.
You are beautiful. You are amazing. You are loved. You are wonderful. You are unique. You are special. You are perfect in your way. You are you. Only you. And never let anyone tell you otherwise. If someone tells you you aren’t good enough - he is not good enough for you. Screw others people’s and society’s thoughts on beauty! So chin up, darling, show the whole wild world out there how strong and beautiful you are. A smile on your face is worth so much much than skinny legs. So smile! There will always be people who are better than you in something - drawing, singing, acting. But they will NEVER be you. Stay strong, believe in yourself.
Because you are and will always be enough.


As if playing eight nights at the newly christened Barclays Center wasn’t enough, Jay-Z will be releasing a live EP from tonight's show on Tuesday.
Titled Live In Brooklyn, RapRadar.com says it will include both audio and video material recorded at tonight's final concert of Jay-Z's eight-night run at the new Brooklyn arena. Even though there isn’t a defined track listing as of now, only showing eight songs and along with eight separate videos.
Just when you thought Hova was finished after a busy few weeks, he managed to surprise fans yet again, and will be providing both fans who saw his shows and millions of fans another souvenir from historic run.
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