Professor Stephen Hawking

 

Stephen William Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) is a British theoretical physicist, whose world-renowned scientific career spans over 40 years. His books and public appearances have made him an academic celebrity and he is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and in 2009 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States.
 
Stephen Hawking is severely disabled by motor neuron disease also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or ALS). Hawking's illness is markedly different from typical ALS in the fact that his form of ALS would make for the most protracted case ever documented. A survival for more than 10 years after diagnosis is uncommon for ALS; the longest documented durations are 32 and 39 years and these cases were termed benign because of the lack of the typical progressive course.
 
When he was young, he enjoyed riding horses and playing with other children. At Oxford, he coxed a rowing team, which, he stated, helped relieve his immense boredom at the university. Symptoms of the disorder first appeared while he was enrolled at Cambridge; he lost his balance and fell down a flight of stairs, hitting his head. Worried that he would lose his genius, he took the Mensa test to verify that his intellectual abilities were intact. The diagnosis of motor neuron disease came when Hawking was 21, shortly before his first marriage, and doctors said he would not survive more than two or three years. Hawking gradually lost the use of his arms, legs, and voice, and as of 2009 has been almost completely paralysed.
 
During a visit to the research centre CERN in Geneva in 1985, Hawking contracted pneumonia, which in his condition was life-threatening as it further restricted his already limited respiratory capacity. He had an emergency tracheotomy, and as a result lost what remained of his ability to speak. He has since used an electronic voice synthesizer to communicate.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Wonderfully described definitions.

 


MARRIAGE:
 
It's an agreement  wherein  a man loses his bachelor degree  and a woman gains her master 


LECTURE:
 
An art of transmitting Information  from the notes of the lecturer  to the notes of students  without passing through the minds of either 
 

CONFERENCE:
 
The confusion of one man  multiplied by the  number present 
  

COMPROMISE:
 
The art of dividing  a cake in such a way that  everybody believes  he got the biggest piece 


TEARS:
 
The hydraulic force by which  masculine will power is  defeated by feminine water-power! 
  

DICTIONARY:
 
A place where divorce comes  before marriage 


CONFERENCE ROOM:
 
A place where everybody talks,  nobody listens  and everybody disagrees later on 


ECSTASY:
 
A feeling when you feel  you are going to feel  a feeling  you have never felt before 
  

CLASSIC:
 
A book  which people praise,  but never read 
  

SMILE:
 
A curve  that can set  a lot of things straight! 


OFFICE:
 
A place  where you can relax  after your strenuous  home life 
 

YAWN:
 
The only time  when some married men  ever get to open  their mouth 


ETC:
 
A sign  to make others believe  that you know  more than  you actually do 


COMMITTEE:
 
Individuals  who can do  nothing individually  and sit to decide  that nothing can be done  together 


EXPERIENCE:
 
The name  men give  to their  Mistakes 


ATOM BOMB:
 
An invention  to bring an end  to all  inventions 
  

PHILOSOPHER:
 
A fool  who torments himself  during life,  to be spoken of  when dead 
 

DIPLOMAT:
 
A person  who tells you  to go to hell  in such a way  that you actually look forward  to the trip 
  

OPPORTUNIST:
 
A person  who starts taking bath  if he  accidentally falls  into a river 
  

OPTIMIST:
 
A person  who while falling  from EIFFEL TOWER  says in midway  "SEE I AM NOT INJURED YET!" 
  

PESSIMIST:
 
A person who says that  O is the last letter  in ZERO,  Instead of the first letter  in OPPORTUNITY
 
  

MISER:
 
A person  who lives poor  so that  he can die RICH! 


FATHER:
 
A banker  provided by  nature 


CRIMINAL:
 
A guy  no different  from the other,  unless he gets caught 
  

BOSS:
 
Someone  who is early  when you are late  and late  when you are early 


POLITICIAN:
 
One who  shakes your hand  before elections  and your Confidence  Later 
  

DOCTOR:
 
A person  who kills  your ills  by pills,  and kills you  by his bills! 


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Ways to Say I Love You


For Lovers Who Love

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Spring into March at Ted's!

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MARCH AT TED'S BUTCHERBLOCK
SPRING INTO MARCH!
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Click here to view the menu online.

SOUPS
Carrot & Red Curry Coconut Soup; $3/8 oz.; $5/16 oz.

SALADS
Honey Mustard Potato Salad; $6/lb
Green Goddess Cole Slaw
; $6/lb.
Seasonal Fruit Salad; $6/lb.

PANINI

Pastrami Panini with Grilled Onions, Sauerkraut, Dill Havarti & Thousand Island Dressing; $8

SIDES AND ENTREES
Featured Quiche: Mushroom, Mozzarella & Salami; $9/ea

Baked Penne with Parma Ham, Sage, Chickpeas, Roasted Garlic & Ricotta Cream; $8/lb.

Sweet Chili Jam & Ginger Shrimp with Cilantro & Lime Vinaigrette; $13/lb

Roasted Grape & Tarragon Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese & Cracked Black Pepper Aioli; $8/lb.

Israeli Cous Cous Salad
with Apples, Radishes, Carrots, Currants & Dill-Lemon Tahini Dressing; $9/lb.

Young Peas with Marcona Almonds, Mint, Shallots, Kurobuta Ham & Champagne Vinaigrette; $8/lb


DESSERT

Assortment of Seasonal Homemade Ice Creams, Pastries, Cookies & Cakes
FEATURED
MARCH WINES
french wine
"Domaine de la Pepiere Muscadet Sur Lies"
Yeah its cold but it's oyster season, and this is the perfect pairing. This classic french white from the Loire Valley is made in the traditional style and aged "sur lie" until May.
 
"Anne Amie Willamette Valley Pinot Noir"
What a beautiful wine! Luscious fruit, great acidity and a lingering finish make this the perfect food wine. Anne Amie is a sustainably farmed winery in the Willamette Valley AVA in Oregon. Enjoy with Ted's duck breast, filet mignon, salmon or burgers.

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This weekend, as visitors from around the country come to Charleston to experience our regional culinary traditions, we'll be hanging out with the locals at our annual Locals First Block Party, right here at 334 East Bay Street. I hope you'll join us from 12-6 pm as we enjoy great food, wine, beer and live music with our loyal friends and customers. We've got lots in store for Saturday and all month long - read further for details!
                                                                                     ~Ted

JOIN US FOR OUR
LOCALS FIRST BLOCK PARTY
THIS SATURDAY!

ted's_block_party GO LOCAL this Saturday from 12-6 pm! We're offering a laid-back, low-cost way to enjoy great food & beverages, local-style.
  • Win a Big Green Egg! Raffle tickets are $5; we'll draw a winner during the festivities.
  • Craft Beer on Tap for $3: Victory Lager; Bell's Best Brown Ale
  • Gourmet Food & Wine Tastings
  • Live Local Music by The Bushels
  • Featured Menu ($12/plate): Smoked Beef Brisket|Chipotle, Charred Corn & Sweet Onion Potato Salad|Black Bean, Tomato & Cilantro Salad w/Lime Tomatillo Vinaigrette
A big THANKS to our friends at Fire House Casual Living in Mt. Pleasant for their donation of the Big Green Egg! Proceeds from the raffle benefit Lowcountry Local First's Sustainable Agriculture Initiative, which serves to strengthen local farms and producers by creating partnerships with local restaurants, institutions & the community.
 
NEW: CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM
big_mikeThis month, we're rolling out a new customer loyalty program, just for you! The next time you're in the shop, ask for a Ted's card and start earning rewards. 

Use it each time you shop with us, and you'll earn a point for every dollar you spend. For every $150 spent, you'll receive a $10 credit good for any purchase at Ted's (special dinners and events excepted).  It's our way of thanking you for coming back and supporting our locally-owned business!

 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
MARCH CRAFT BEER DINNER
southern tierThis month, our Craft Beer Dinner will feature beers from Southern Tier Brewery of Lake Wood, N.Y. Be on the lookout for full menu details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, if you want to learn more about these popular monthly events, check out The City Paper's wrap-up review of last month's dinner here.

When:
Thurs., March 25 | 7:30
Cost: $38 per person
 
FOODIE TRIVIA NIGHT IS A HIT!

friday dinnerFoodie Trivia continues to be a fun night out, and a great value - We hope you will join us for the next installment! Table reservations are available for groups. Call 577-0094 to reserve.

When: Wed., March 10 | 7:30
Cost
:  No cost for trivia; $3
beers.; $4 wines by-the-glass; $5 traditional Spanish-style tapas. All wine and beer purchases are 10% off during the evening.


FRIDAYS AT TED'S
friday night dinner pork loinJoin us every Friday from 5-7 pm for a fun and affordable way to kick off your weekend!

FRIDAY WINE TASTINGS
Taste four featured wines and enjoy gourmet hors d'oeuvres for just $5 at our weekly wine tasting. Proceeds benefit our charity partner this quarter, Charleston Waterkeeper. This month's line-up:
  • March 5th - The Wines of Trinitas
  • March 12th - Italian Wines by Colterenzio
  • March 19th -  Rhone Rangers 
$12 DINNERS
Come for our wine tasting and stay to enjoy our $12 dinner, or take it to-go. It's still the best deal in town! Each week's featured restaurant-style menu features a main course, sides and dessert, all made from scratch with our all-natural products and fresh, local produce. Menu details are posted on our web site each Thursday.

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Europe calling . . . . . .


March 2010

The 2010 Festival is now well under way in all areas of the U.K.; this year we are holding events in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow. The 2010 event has so far seen some fantastic nights of live music. The winning band of 2010 will receive £5,000 cash, a slot at Sziget Festival 2011 with travel and accommodation included, a digital distribution contract with Zimbalam Digital, sales promotion from Believe Digital, an online banner marketing package, a European and UK online PR package, a UK radio plugging package, 40 hours multi-track recording, a press release to over 45,000 music-related email addresses, a 4 day (3 gig) UK tour on a Jumbocruiser, a 3 track feature on a 12 track compilation, an individual one-track/single deal, a main stage appearance at Music Live 2010 at the National Exhibition Centre, a professional full day photo shoot courtesy of TrippCobain Imaging and £1,000 worth of label promo courtesy of Last.FM. There are loads more amazing prizes on offer for other bands that get to the National Showcase at the o2 in London, which will take place on 25th September 2010. See our website www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk for more information.

In 2011, as well as holding events across the U.K. we are expanding the Festival into Europe and will be holding events in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Hungary, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Finland and Belgium. For more information and to get involved in the Festival please check out our careers page at www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk/careers.html.

Surface Unsigned 10, is brought to you by Zimbalam, the world leader in digital distribution of unsigned music worldwide. Zimbalam is a service powered by Europe’s largest digital distributor, Believe Digital and is designed specifically for unsigned artists and independent labels, giving artists full control over their digital releases. For a flat fee of just £20 for a single or £30 for an album, Zimbalam offers full distribution to all the major global retail, mobile and streaming stores with no subscription costs or hidden fees. The agreement is completely non-exclusive and can be cancelled at any time and artists receive 90% of the revenues from their sales. Sign up for a free account at www.zimbalam.com and start making money from your music. Surface Unsigned is also working in association with Marshall, Ents24, Ashdown, Planet Waves, D'Addario, PMT, Tama, Zildjian, Shure, Univibe, TrippCobain Imaging, Sziget Fest, Jumbocruiser, Music Live, Last.FM and Oxjam to develop alternative ways for bands to gain exposure and develop their fan base.

For bands that reach the final stages of the festival, both Surface Unsigned and our sponsors will award the best bands with Industry Showcases, Recording and Production Deals, Professional Photo Shoots, Cash, Endorsements and much more. The prizes for 2010 are in excess of £60,000. The top 16 bands in 2010 will play an industry showcase at the Indigo2 (based inside the o2 arena, London). Our industry panel is headed up by Jon Brookes, the founding member and drummer of ‘The Charlatans’. Since forming the world famous band ‘The Charlatans’ in 1989, Jon Brookes and his band have released 14 albums and 31 singles worldwide and have been going strong for over 20 years. Other industry guests at Surface Unsigned have included representatives from Polydor, Geffen, Universal, One Little Indian Records, Boy Wonder Records, Sunday Best Records, Mercury Records, Audio Authority Management, Revolver Records and Weekender Records amongst many others. Please see our homepage for a full list of industry involvement. The prizes will be distributed between the top 3 bands as decided by the judges (who carry 75% of the vote) and the public (who carry 25% of the vote via a text vote).

For bands interested in applying to the 2011 Surface Unsigned Festival please visit www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk and fill out an online application:

Kind Regards,

The Surface Unsigned Team

Myspace:  

www.myspace.com/surfaceunsigned

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/Surface-Unsigned-Festival/69798265170

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/surfaceunsigned

Careers:

www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk/careers.html

Support: 

www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk/contact.html

Sign Up:

www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk/signUp.php


 


© 2010 Surface Unsigned Festival Limited. All Rights Reserved


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The Clipper Club, Charleston, SC

Before...
I've been going to get a haircut for months. Yes months. It had been at least six months since I last got one.

My hair is thick, and I've never been able to do anything with it. I've usually just had a buzz cut all over 2-3 times a year.

Why am I telling you all this? Just to show you what a hopeless case I am, but how my outlook has been recently transformed.

How? Well, those of you who know me know that I am a Twitterholic. I happened to see The Clipper Club one day while I was rambling about in the Twitterverse.

Now, bearing in mind what I've said above, I was skeptical about being pampered.

I'm not really a macho type of guy either, I just need a haircut OK?

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My wife told me to go and get a haircut and it would be her valentine treat for me. So I did. Now I'm converted. I understand the pampering bit now. I didn't go for the full monty. Just a haircut. 

First impressions? I walked into The Clipper Club and I get a great welcome. That's always nice.

Lori was not only a great barber, but great company for a half hour. Aside from a great haircut, I left feeling like we were almost old friends!

Lori expressed surprise that I succumbed to her advice. She made a few suggestions in regard to my grooming, and I was more than happy to cede to her professional judgment.

I'll certainly be going back again, and I won't wait six months either.

I think I really might have the full works next time too. I quite like the idea of a full neck and shoulder massage. I spend way too many hours in front of this computer!

The after effects? I've taken to using shampoo on my hair again, instead of a bar of soap, and I've taken Lori's advice and started to use Woody's Pomade to try and get my hair to stay where I comb it, and where I want it to be instead of where it decides to go all on its own!

Check out The Clipper Club

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Last November - Julie

Check out their new video!

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How Many Insertions?

I've always loved the saucy seaside postcards one could find at any English resort. Terribly disgusting in a very innocent type of way - it's really only your own mind of course!

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Office Lunch Notes..

Such friendliness!  I so do not miss office politics though. I can eat my own lunch from my own refrigerator, in my own kitchen most of the time, and I am glad about that too!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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