Gym Hazards Working out is seen as one of the healthiest ways to exercise but still sometimes it could be more than your body can cope with. A young woman in her first aerobic class collapsed and passed out. All attempts to resuscitate her were futile. Born with a heart defect, she was risking her life when she pulled on her fitness gear. A whole range of things should be taken into account before starting a training but unfortunately, many fitness instructors still fail to take a detailed personal history of their clients. It's crucial to work out first undergoes of "warm-up" a succession of low-intensity movements to prepare the body for exercise by increasing circulation. Equally important is "cooling down" at the end of a workout. Stopping suddenly, especially when fatigued, can bring cramps and fainting. Today's gyms are packed with an array of ...
Non-ionizing indoor climate Poor radiation lighting (magnetic fields) PHYSICAL HAZARDS Risk of fire and Noise in the working environment: electrical shock Physical Part I – Inconvenient indoor hazards Risk from climate sharp objects
TMT0050 Working Environment and Ergonomics: November 2016 ASSIGNMENT 2 ASSIGNMENT 2 RISK ASSESSMENT NB Group work! Delivery time: 14 November 2016 Maximum Participants: 5 points! TASK 1 DISCUSSION ON HAZARDS AND RISKS Bad stuff happens, right? a. Make a list of all of the events which could affect your success in your studies at the university. What are the probable reasons for you to fail in your studies, to fail in exams and not getting the certificate? This is a brainstorming activity. There are no wrong or right answers. 1. Laziness 2. Health 3. Young love
changes in rainfall patterns, a rise in sea level, and a wide range of impacts on plants, wildlife, and humans. When scientists talk about the issue of climate change, their concern is about global warming caused by human activities. The increasing infrastructure instability is an important issue in relation to the influences of global climate change in urban areas. A serious issue pertaining to this is the dual nature of damage triggered by events combined with climate change and natural hazards. For example, catastrophic damage could result from the combination of global warming with a great earthquake, which is a worst-case scenario. Although this worst-case scenario has rarely occurred and presents a low probability of occurrence, countermeasures must be prepared in advance based on an appropriate response and adaptation strategies. After an overview of possible infrastructural instabilities caused by global warming, methodologies are proposed placing emphasis on the increasing
Publishing house: Little, Brown Main characters: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jacob Black, Charlie Swan, Victoria Plot: "Eclipse" book is the third book in the Twilight series. It contains over 27 chapters and 629 pages. "Eclipse" is a novel by the younger generation. It's a great love story. The book is a little fancy. It continues the story of 18-year-old Bella Swan and her vampire love, Edward Cullen. Bella wants to become a vampire, but Edward does not like this idea. Bella falls steadily hazards and from there the adventure starts. The story activities took place in Seattle, Washington. Seattle is a little town, which often is cloudy and raining. Create an action takes place on 21 century. In novel, there are many characters. Pale Bella, who falls steadily hazards and all the adventure are happening around her. Edward is Bella's great love and he is perfect, but unfortunately is he a vampire. Jacob is Bella's best friend who is werewolf
action required in the event of serious and imminent danger keep a list of occupational accidents and draw up and draw up, for the responsible authorities reports on occupational accidents suffered by his workers inform and consult workers and allow them to take part in discussions on all questions relating to safety and health at work; ensure that each worker receives adequate safety and health training Exposure to Physical Hazards Framework Directive 89/391/EEC Vabariigi Valitsuse määrus, number: RTI, 07.02.2002, 15, 83; Official Journal: Elektrooniline Riigi Teataja, number: RTI, 07.02.2002, 15, 83, Entry into force: 01/06/2002; Reference: (MNE(2003)54546 The employer shall assess and, if necessary, measure the levels of exposure to noise to which workers are exposed. Results of the risk assessment have to be recorded on a suitable medium and kept up to date on a regular basis. The risk assessment shall be
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forest or in a big city, one can call or use the internet. But mobile phones have their downsides too. Firstly, buying a good mobile phone which has internet access, GPS and other useful applications is quite expensive. Secondly, mobile phones have made people lazy. Hardly no-one goes to knock on a door to ask a friend out. Instead they call or send a text message. And of course there are video call, so people don't even have to meet face to face. Most important downside is health hazards. Mobile phones will affect one's hearing. Also it is proven that mobile phones have bad radiation and they may cause cancer. It can be said that mobile phones are useful and make people's life easier. But I think the problems that mobile phones may cause are too serious to avoid and it is healthier to use mobile phones only in a emergency.
,,Eclipse" Stephenie Meyer INTRODUCTION v Book name: ,,Eclipse"(Twilight saga 3 book) v Type of book: novel, love story v Author: Stephenie Meyer v My overall impression: It's a great love story. The book is a little fancy. v Brief summary of the setting and plot: It continues the story of 18yearold Bella Swan and her vampire love, Edward Cullen. Bella wants to become a vampire, but Edward does not like this idea. Bella falls steadily hazards and from there the adventure starts. SUMMARY OF THE PLOT Main characters: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jacob Black , Charlie Swan, Victoria, Alice Cullen Plot: Edward and Bella apply to colleges, before that Bella wants to meet her werewolf friend, Jacob Black but Edward thinks it unacceptable because Bella could be in danger. Edward fears for Bella's safety. Alice Cullen, vampire and Edwards sister, has a vision that Victoria, a vampire who is hunting
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Some historians trace the sport back to the Roman game of paganica, in which participants used a bent stick to hit a stuffed leather ball. One theory asserts that paganica spread throughout Europe as the Romans conquered most of the continent, during the first century BC, and eventually evolved into the modern game. A golf course consists of a series of holes, each with a teeing ground that is set off by two markers showing the bounds of the legal tee area, fairway, rough and other hazards, and the putting green surrounded by the fringe with the pin (normally a flagstick) and cup. A typical golf course consists of 18 holes, but nine-hole courses are common and can be played twice through for a full round of 18 holes. Every round of golf is based on playing a number of holes in a given order. A 'round' typically consists of 18 holes that are played in the order determined by the course layout. On a nine- hole course, a standard round consists of two consecutive nine-hole rounds.
! In UK it is called just caving and in US it is called scuba diving. They are not same but the point is same and so the technique. ! Basically cave divers swim and explore there.! Sometimes they also find fish, animal and human bones. And they give these to museums.! The first cave diver in world was Jacques-Yves Cousteau and he dived at Aqua-Lung in 1943.! ! 3.slide! There are so many hazards that can be there. ! First is example get lost in caves. In underground is everything so similarity. Thats why you need guide line (I´ll tell you later what it is exatly). You can´t remember what way did you come or where did you turn right and when left.! Of course, when you dive too deep, you maybe get stucked or your air may run out. So you drown. ! In caves there are in- and outflowing water currents and when they are in no propostion they can be bad for divers. And they may
The best solution for water pollution is prevention. While pollution that has already occurred is a current threat to all life on Earth, attempts to clean it up may cause even more harm.There are several steps that can be taken to help prevent water pollution from getting worse. Keep Machinery in Good Working Order The oil used to lubricate engines in all types of machines needs to be changed regularly. When the oil is changed, it presents a number of environmental hazards if not disposed of properly. As oil moves throughout the crank case of an engine, it breaks down into many different types of carcinogenic and even mutagenic compounds. When a leaky engine releases this oil into the street, it runs to the sewer and from there it becomes part of a laundry-list of contaminants that makes its way into waterways. Even a small drip of oil can turn into a disaster when you consider the fact that there are more than 250 million cars on the road in the United States
Annually, each biogas plant can save more than four ton's of firewood and 32 liters of kerosene. A single biogas system with a volume of 100 cubic feet (2,8 m3) can save as much as 0.3 acres (0,12 ha) of forest (woodland) each year. A recent study by Winrock, Nepal and others found that each biogas plant can mitigate about five tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year. Dangers of biogas Anaerobic digestion systems and associated manure storage and handling present many safety hazards. A good designer and responsible digester owner will learn about and be concerned with safety from the very beginning of any digester project. A qualified digester designer, builder or equipment supplier should have excellent knowledge about and be sensitive to the safety needs of workers and visitors around a biogas system. Areas of concern will likely include: Gas releases that are flammable, explosive or immediately toxic.
any faults found which are liable to affect the safety and health of workers are rectified as quickly as possible, - the workplace and the equipment and devices, and in particular those referred to in Annex I, point 6, and Annex II, point 6, are regularly cleaned to an adequate level of hygiene, - safety equipment and devices intended to prevent or eliminate hazards, and in particular those referred to in Annexes I and II, are regularly maintained and checked. Article 7 Information of workers Without prejudice to Article 10 of Directive 89/391/EEC, workers and/or their representatives shall be informed of all measures to be taken concerning safety and health at the workplace.
Kasutatud kirjandus Aastaraamat METS 2010. Keskkonnateabe keskus. 2012. Tartu. 241 lk. Laas, E., Uri, V., Valgepea, M. 2011. Metsamajanduse alused. Õpik kõrgkoolidele. Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus. Tartu. 862 lk. Lindenmayer, D. B., Franklin, J. F. 2002. Conserving forest biodiversity. A comprehensive multiscaled approach. Island Press. USA. 352 pg. Stoffel, M., Bollschweiler, M., Butler, D.R., Luckman, B.H. 2010. Tree Rings and Natural Hazards: A State-of-the Art. Springer Science & Business Media, 505 pg. 10
Geograafia 1. Leia internetist oma valitud riigi kohta erinevaid kaarte ja analüüsi neid. Vali kõige sobivam kaart,mida saaksid edaspidi kasutada riigi iseloomustuse koostamisel. 2. Iseloomusta valitud riigi geograafilist asendit: millisel mandril ja millises maailmajaos see riik asub; naaberriigid; asend mere suhtes. Briti Ühendatud Kuningriik koosneb Inglismaast, Sotimaast, Wales'ist ja Põhja-Iirimaast. Esimesed kolm asuvad Ühendatud Kuningriigi suurimal saarel, Suurbritannial (Great Britain).Seda piirab idast Atlandi hoovus, põhjast Põhjameri ja lõunarannikul eraldab Suurbritanniat Prantsusmaast Inglise kanal (La Manche, the Engilsh Channel), mille alt kulgeb tunnel. Suurbritannia asub Lääne-Euroopas. 3. Iseloomusta riigi kuju. Saar on põhja-lõunasuunas piklik ning laiub põhjast lõunasse ligikaudu kümne laiuskraadi ulatuses. 4. Milliste pikkus- ja laiuskraadide vahemik...
(tööinspektorid, töökeskkonnaspetsialistid). Aastakümme-paar tagasi täiustati ohutusnõudeid ning kemikaalidega seotud seaduseid peale suuremaid õnnetusi, vähemal määral on ka praegusel ajal nii. Kurb tõsiasi, kuid paljusid situatsioone ei osata ette näha ning kahjuks peab enne juhtuma tõsine õnnetus või olukord, mis alles edasi arenedes saatuslikuks saab, et hiljem oleks juba kogemusi. Suurõnnetusohu büroo (inglise keeles Major Accident Hazards Bureau) juht Michalis Cristou sõnul ongi viimase kahe kümnendi jooksul seaduste ja juhendite kujundamise baasiks olnud 10 suuremat keemiatööstuse õnnetust. Järgnevalt tuleb mitmest neist ka juttu. Jaanuaris 1966 teostasid Prantsusmaal väikelinna Feyzini lähedal rafineerimistehases (tegeleti veeldatud naftagaasi tootmisega) operaatorid hooldustöid, kui toimus plahvatus, mis tappis 18 ning vigastas 81 inimest. Rõhu alla oleva propaanimahuti kraanid avati vales järjekorras,
danger, existing ships' routeing and reporting systems, vessel traffic services, and any areas where marine environmental protection considerations apply; 2) the main elements to ensure safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation, and protection of the marine environment during the intended voyage or passage; such elements should include, but not be limited to: Planning 2.1) safe speed, having regard to the proximity of navigational hazards along the intended route or track, the manoeuvring characteristics of the vessel and its draught in relation to the available water depth; 2.2) necessary speed alterations en route, e.g., where there may be limitations because of night passage, tidal restrictions, or allowance for the increase of draught due to squat and heel effect when turning; 2.3) minimum clearance required under the keel in critical areas with restricted water depth; Planning 2
TALLINNA ÜLIKOOL Geoökoloogia õppetool Jaanus K. MAAVÄRINATE TEKKEPÕHJUSED Referaat Õppegrupp: G-1 Juhendaja: dotsent Tiiu Koff Tallinn 2008 SISUKORD SISUKORD.................................................................................................................................2 SISSEJUHATUS........................................................................................................................ 3 LOODUSLIKUD MAAVÄRINAD........................................................................................... 4 Tektoonilised maavärinad....................................................................................................... 4 Vulkaaniline maavärin.................................................................................
DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR? At the beginning of each work day, you should use either a new set of filter cartridges or a new disposable N95 respirator. During the work day, if it gets harder to breathe while wearing your respirator, go to a clean outdoor area and put on a new disposable N95 respirator or use new filter cartridges. WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS? A federal law covers respirator use. The OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard requires your employer to assess hazards and to provide fit-testing, medical evaluation, and training. All employers, including contractors, must comply with this law. OSHA law protects all workers, including undocumented workers Kui kasutate kassetti respiraatorit - · Et kontrollida võimalikke lekkeid, kui exhaling (hingamine läbi), täielikult katma väljahingamine sadama peopesa oma käsi nii, et õhk saaks välja voolata. välja hingama tugevamini kui tavaliselt. Kui mask kumer
heads of traitors, impaled on tall spikes, was begun sometime in the 16th century. Heads were dipped in tar to provide protection from the elements, and at some point a collection of at least 30 heads was collected at the South gatehouse. Everyone from William Wallace of Scotland to Thomas Cromwell was displayed in the gatehouse, until the practice stopped in 1660 when King Charles II took power. Eventually, the houses on the bridge created a congestion that resulted in serious safety hazards. The houses and shops were no longer inhabited, and in the early 18th century a system of traffic was developed to maintain order on the busy structure. The mayor of London asked that bridge passengers travel in particular directions, creating the system of traffic that still remains in place in London today. The history of the London Bridge structure in place today began in 1967 and was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on March 17th, 1973
thermoplastic pipe materials) Variable speed drives Flow control valve Soft starters Air/Vacuum Release valves Valve closure and opening Intermediate check valves times Non slam check valves Increasing the inertia of pumps Bypass Valves and motors (i.e. flywheels or by Gas accumulators selection) Liquid accumulators Minimising resonance hazards by Surge tanks additional supports Surge shafts Investment in more engineering Questions? Typical Applications of ABS Piping Building Power Generation Services/HVAC Industrial Processes Water & Waste water Electronics Mining & Mineral Steelmaking & Processes Processing Sugar Processing Paper Typical Applications of ABS Piping Building Services Chilled Water Cooling Water Potable Water
ARVUTI ARHITEKTUURI TESTID 1.test Kombinatsioonloogikaahelad(1) 1)Milline joonisel kujutatud loogikaelementidest töötab vastavalt selles kandendväärtuste tabelist kirjeldatule? V: B 2) Milline joonisel kujutatud loogikaelementidest töötab vastavalt selles kahendväärtuste tabelis kirjeldatule? V: F 3) Mida tähendab lühend CMOS? V: complementary metal oxide semiconductor 4) Kas alljärgnev lause on tõene või väär: NMOS (NMOP) transistori väratile positiivse pinge (UG=Uallikas) rakendamisl käitub see transistor avatud lülitina. V: VALE 5) Kas alljärgnev lause on tõene või väär: NMOS (NMOP) transistori väratile nullise pinge (UG= 0V rakendamisl käitub see transistor suletud lülitina. V: VALE 6) Milliste joonisel kujutatud loogikaahelate kosted on identsed? Ehk teisisõnu: milliste ahelate puhul saate sisendparameetrite samade kombinatsioonide korral väljundis ühesuguse väärtuse. V: A ja E 7) Milliste joonisel kujutatud loogikaahelat...
TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL Virumaa Kolledz RAH3170 Keskkonnakaitse ***** ******** Elektromagnetväljad kui keskkonnasaaste Ettekanne Õppejõud: lektor ****** Kohtla-Järve 2012 Sisukord Sissejuhatus Elektromagneetiline saaste on üks keskkonnasaaste tüüpidest, mis pärineb elektromagnetväljadest meie keskkonnas. Kui seda piltlikult ette kujutada siis võib seda vaadelda kui sudu, mis koosneb paljudest erinevatest elektromagnetlainetest. Elektromagneetilist kiirgust saab liigitada kaheks: ioniseeriv ja mitte ioniseeriv. Elektromagneetiline saaste on tulemuseks meie keskkonnas olevatest elektrilistest seadmetest, mis kiirgavad elektromagneitlaineid. Probleemi tähtsus on tõusnud kuna tänapäeva keskkonnas on väga palju elektroonikat ning iga seade on ki...
TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL Ärikorralduse instituut Ruslan Karpovits 050829 IATM Stretches and exercises in office Referaat Esitatud: 22.09.2008. Juhendajad: Ülo Kristjuhan Tallinn 2008 Stiff neck, back and wrist pain, poor circulation - these are just some of the health hazards that can come with having an office job. It doesn't have to be that way. Human bodies are made to move. It is recommended that a person break for 5-10 minutes for every hour spent at a workstation. Working "mini" activity breaks into your day can really make a difference in how you feel and even how well you perform your job. Even the busiest person can do it. Just five minutes of movement every hour or two can boost energy and improve your attitude. You'll find that getting your blood pumping and oxygen circulating will help you concentrate better and be ...
KARUSNAHATÖÖSTUSE MÕJU KESKKONNALE Referaat Sisukord 2 KARUSNAHATÖÖSTUSE MÕJU KESKKONNALE........................................................2 Sissejuhatus............................................................................................................................2 1.Karusnaha ajaloost..............................................................................................................3 2. Karusnahkade hankimine...................................................................................................4 3. Karusloomakasvatuste mõju keskkonnale..........................................................................6 4. Karusnaha töötlemine.........................................................................................................9 Kokkuvõte.......................................................................................................
KOOL NIMI E223 mõju kartuli säilumisele ja organoleptilistele omadustele Uurimustöö JUHENDAJA Tallinn 2013 Resümee inglise keeles An important issue that has always pestered mankind: how to preserve food products for longer duration without degrading the quality. In the current paper, the use of synthetic preservative E223, its advantages and side effects (health hazards) on pre-prepared peeled potato- products are described. A practical test to evaluate organoleptical changes in pre-prepared potatos due to air and UV light. The hypothesis: usage of correct amount of E223 prevents potatoes to react with oxygen, light and other possible elements and helps to maintain the commercial look, was absolutely correct. To conclude, maintaining the quality and looks...
Arvuti riistvara 1. Arvutustehnika ajalugu a. Kes on nende kuulsate sõnade autor(id)? “640K mälu peaks olema piisav kõikidele.” ■ Vastus: Bill Gates b. Milline oli esimene kommertsmikroprotsessor? ■ Vastus: 4004 c. Milline oli esimene tabelarvutusprogramm? ■ Vastus: VisiCalc d. Milline nendest firmadest esitles esimesena WYSIWYG konsteptsiooni? ■ Xerox e. Milline nendest firmadest valmistas esimese 32bitise protsessori? ■ National Semiconductor f. Milli(ne/sed) arvuti(d) aitasi(d) briti valitusel II maailmasõja ajal murda koode? ■ Colossus g. Milline organisatsioon lõi WWW esialgse spetsifikatsiooni? ■ CERN 2. Arvuti, mis see on? 3. Protsessorid 1 4. Protsessorid 2 a. vahemälu Smart Cache b. tr...
Farouk 24. Functional Meat Products 423 Keizo Arihara and Motoko Ohata PART III. Controls 441 25. Physical Sensors for Quality Control during Processing 443 Marta Castro-Giráldez, Pedro José Fito, Fidel Toldrá, and Pedro Fito 26. Sensory Evaluation of Meat Products 457 Geoffrey R. Nute 27. Detection of Chemical Hazards 469 Milagro Reig and Fidel Toldrá 28. Microbial Hazards in Foods: Food-Borne Infections and Intoxications 481 Daniel Y. C. Fung Contents vii 29. Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Meat Products by PCR 501
Intensive agriculture practiced to produce food, damages the environment through use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. FIND OUT 5 WAYS HOW TO STOP OVERPOPULATION. 4. Waste Disposal: The over consumption of resources and creation of plastics are creating a global crisis of waste disposal. Developed countries are notorious for producing an excessive amount of waste or garbage and dumping their waste in the oceans and, less developed countries. Nuclear waste disposal has tremendous health hazards associated with it. Plastic, fast food, packaging and cheap electronic wastes threaten the well being of humans. FIND OUT 5 WAYS HOW TO MANAGE WASTE. 5. Loss of Biodiversity: Human activity is leading to the extinction of species and habitats and loss of bio- diversity. Eco systems, which took millions of years to perfect, are in danger when any species population is decimating. Another example is the destruction of coral reefs in the various oceans, which support the rich marine life.
level) or more (for comparison, the M16 rifle has a muzzle speed of 930 m/s (3,050 ft/s), and the 16"/50 caliber Mark 7 gun that armed World War II American battleships has a muzzle speed of 760 m/s (2,490 ft/s)), which would make their kinetic energy equal or far superior to the energy 13 yield of an explosive-filled shell of greater mass. This would decrease ammunition size and weight, allowing more ammunition to be carried and eliminating the hazards of carrying explosives or propellants in a tank or naval weapons platform. Also, by firing at greater velocities, railguns have greater range, less bullet drop, less time to target, and less wind drift, bypassing the physical limitations of conventional firearms. Railguns are of particular interest to the military, as an alternative to current large artillery. Railgun ammunition, in the form of small tungsten missiles, would be relatively light, easy to transport and easy to handle
consciously. A handbook for many in this group has been the book by Jeannine and Frederick Baker, Conscious Conception: Elemental Journey Through the Labyrinth of Sexuality (Monroe, UT, Freestone Publishing or Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 1986). Their practice assumes the soul of the baby exists prior to its joining the family. Today, there are additional motivations for beginning parenting before conception, namely the lengthening list of reproductive hazards in the contemporary world. · Matters of great importance for our future are taking place, yet we have no memory of this time. Further, as if to deny any relevance of this period, it si only when it ends that our official age begins.- · The significance of this shift in belief is vast in that the original view led to the notion that we are victims of our biology. Whereas the `new' sciences show that we are actually masters of our biology.
An elaborate headdress indicated rank within the Aztec community. His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough. exceptional adj. unusual in a positive way adv. exceptionally Syn. phenomenal The orchestra's performance was exceptional. The North Star is exceptionally bright. hazardous adj. very risky, unsafe adv. hazardously Syn. dangerous n. hazard Handling flammable liquids is hazardous. There are many hazards involved with starting a business. minuscule adj. of little consequence; very small adj. minute Syn. tiny n. minitia The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation. Some leaves are covered with minute hairs. prime v. to make ready; adj. primed * first in importance or in time adj. prime* n. prime Syn. prepare
. . the reciprocation rule as an ally: The rule says that favors are to be met with fa- vors; it does not require that tricks be met with favors. Smoking Out the Enemy A practical example may make things more concrete. Let's suppose that a woman phoned one day and introduced herself as a member of the Home Fire Safety As- sociation in your town. Suppose she then asked if you would be interested in learn- ing about home fire safety, having your house checked for fire hazards, and receiving a home fire extinguisher-all free of charge. Let's suppose further that you were interested in these things and made an evening appointment to have one of the association's inspectors come over to provide them. When the inspector ar- rived, he gave you a small hand extinguisher and began examining the possible fire hazards of your home. Afterward he gave you some interesting, though frighten- ing, information about general fire dangers, along with an assessment of your
"I was wondering if... well, if you might be planning to ask me." I paused for a moment, hating the wave of guilt that swept through me. But I saw, from the corner of my eye, Edward's head tilt reflexively in my direction. "Mike, I think you should tell her yes," I said. "Did you already ask someone?" Did Edward notice how Mike's eyes flickered in his direction? "No," I assured him. "I'm not going to the dance at all." "Why not?" Mike demanded. I didn't want to get into the safety hazards that dancing presented, so I quickly made new plans. "I'm going to Seattle that Saturday," I explained. I needed to get out of town anyway -- it was suddenly the perfect time to go. "Can't you go some other weekend?" "Sorry, no," I said. "So you shouldn't make Jess wait any longer -- it's rude." "Yeah, you're right," he mumbled, and turned, dejected, to walk back to his seat. I closed my eyes and pressed my fingers to my temples, trying to push the guilt and sympathy out of my head. Mr. Banner
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