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SBay: Sorry I wasn't more clear. If you change from 16" on center you will waist plywood as the end will not land on framing and would have to be cut. If you are heating or cooling insulating the floor is a good idea. You do want air below the insulation so some kind of wire mesh should be facing the ground to keep critters out of the insulation. What we do we a shed like yours is place the timbers in the ground where you need them straight and level, they will absorb moisture so you want a 6 mil poly to protect the rest of the framing from moisture Then we build the floor beside it, make sure it's square and attach wire mesh and then flip it over on top of the timbers. Attach it to 1 beam with treated nails or screws ( the treatment in the wood eats reguler nails and screws).
Check your frame for square and then attach to the other beam, now your ready for insulation. ( Measure on angle from corner to corner and compare to oposite corners, adjust until both measure the same)
Keep in mind that lumber is not cut to length except for studs so all framing bits and peices have to be cut to length ) a 12ft 2x6 will be 1/4 to 3/4" to long.
Dropping 3/4" is just a term used to make sure plywood fits the layout. So when you lay out the endframing members for floors and walls, put the two peices together and hook your tape to one end and mark it at 15 1/4, 31 1/4 , 47 1/4 and so on, this will make the 96" plywood land half way on the joist or stud.
For floor plywood, houses are built with 5/8 tongue and grove, 5/8 should be enough for your floor and tongue and groove is a must. There will be tips for that too.

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The Algarve: Not just for golf-mad pensioners | CNN Travel

The southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve has a reputation for being a retirement home for wealthy British pensioners.

While this is partly the case, the Algarve has moved into the 21st century with a more varied outlook on tourism.

Thanks to golf-mad Brit retirees, the region has become a serious golfing destination, winning awards as Europe's best place to swing a club.

But this delightful area with southern and western Atlantic coasts, and more than 300 warm to hot sunny days each year, has more to offer than the most maddening game ever invented.

The region

Fal?sia Beach, one of hundreds in the Algarve, unspoiled and often empty. The Algarve is a haven for sailors, with seven marinas along its southern Atlantic coast; a world class surfing destination; and a great place for swimming, deep sea fishing, body-boarding, diving and kite-surfing.

On land there's motor racing, tennis, athletics and skydiving. Many of Europe's top soccer teams stay in the Algarve for pre-season training.

When I stayed at the Hotel Quinta do Lago, the Libyan national soccer team was there preparing for a friendly match. OK, they're not Barcelona or Manchester United, but the Libyan team proves the area's worth on the national football circuit.

There are more than 100 beaches along the 200-kilometer coastline and a plethora of luxury spas.

Local heritage reflects the various peoples who have inhabited the Algarve -- Arabs, Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Celts.

The Algarve also has a reputation for some of the best seafood in the world, reflected in the excellent restaurants in the region, which has the highest number of Michelin stars in Portugal.

It's also a place for environmental tourism, centred around the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, with its 60 kilometers (37 miles) of islands and channels creating a birdwatchers' paradise.

For a completely back to nature eco-tourist vacation, you can get away from modern civilization and backpack along the Via Algarviana.

The 300-kilometer (186 miles) footpath begins in Alcoutim near the Spanish border and ends at Cabo de S?o Vicente, where the southern and western Algarve coasts meet. The path travels through towns that still live according to the traditions of the rural world.

You can pitch your tent wherever you want or stay in local tavernas.

There's plenty of nightlife, especially in Vilamoura, the largest resort town in Europe, and Faro, the region's capital.

Food

Terrace at the Sea Breeze restaurant at the Hotel Quinta do Lago. In the Algarve seafood is king.

Caught daily in the Atlantic, crab, clams, king prawns, sea bass, sea bream, cod and other ocean delicacies are guaranteed to be superb.

Reflecting the region's Moorish heritage (five centuries of Islamic occupation),?Moroccan restaurants serve chicken couscous and traditional lamb tajine.

There are restaurants for every budget, from fast food to Japanese and, of course, Mediterranean.

As Dunas, Martinhal Resort: At the excellent As Dunas restaurant at the Martinhal Resort in Sagre, two people can have a lovely dinner including wine for less than ?40 (US$52).

Seafood, fresh fish and traditional Algarvean dishes adorn the menu; set among the sand dunes of Martinhal beach,?the location is superb.

Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel, Quinta do Martinhal, Sagres; +351 282 240 200; www.martinhal.com

La Bella Vita: This Italian restaurant does the usual pizza/pasta along with more elbarorate dishes, like scallops with king prawns and rice. Ravioli and dishes featuring truffles are also a speciality.

Algarve Club Atl?ntico, 20 Alfanzina, Carvoeiro; +351 282 358 556; http://bella-vita.pt

O Costa: With panoramic views across the Ria Formosa lagoon and close to the Algarvean capital Faro, O Costa serves a mix of traditional Portuguese, Spanish and other Mediterranean recipes.

A great selection of tapas is available.

Avenida Nascente, Praia da Faro, Faro; +351 289 817 442; www.restauranteocosta.com

Activities

The fourth green at Onyria Palmares. These looks won't kill, but they might frustrate. Golf: The Algarve has a justified reputation as mainland Europe's finest golf destination.

From Onyria Palmares in the west through the five superb courses at Vilamoura, San Lorenzo and the Laranjal course at Quinta do Lago, to Monte Rei in the east (where you can see Spain from the fairways), there are more than 30 championship courses in the region.

For details go to www.algarvegolf.net.

Surfing/kite-surfing: Nowhere else in Europe offers year-round great surfing waves in the morning and steady kite-surfing winds in the afternoon like the southwest tip of the Algarve, between Cabo de Sao Vincente and Sagres.

For details on all watersports available in the Algarve go to www.algarve-watersport.com.

Sailing: With the Portuguese history of seafaring and seven marinas along its southern Atlantic coast it's no surprise that the Algarve has sailing in its blood.

Bring your yacht, hire one or just take a pleasure boat cruise along the 200 kilometer coastline.

Land and water sports: Other water sports include kayaking, deep sea fishing, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Land sports include ample tennis courts, motor racing at more than 300 kph (185 mph) on the Algarve racetrak, skydiving or soccer at a variety of sports complexes, horseback riding at the Vilamoura equestrian center, mountain biking or trekking through the Algarve mountains and ordinary road cycling.

Culture: Various peoples have inhabited the Algarve -- Arabs (five centuries of Islamic occupation), Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Celts.

The Algarve is home to 13th-century castles, 16th-century churches, modern museums, local arts and crafts, markets and music, from old folk through new wave.

Nature: From stunning Cabo de Sao Vicente, where the west and south Algarve coasts meet, to the Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim in the east on the Spanish border (and home to one of the largest flamingo habitats in Europe), the Algarve is awash with nature reserves.

The most beautiful is the Parque Natural de Ria Formosa around the region's capital Faro. You can leave civilization behind and rucksack along the 300-kilometer (186 mile) Via Algarviana, a great way to take in the Algarve's natural beauty.

Spa: Here SPA means Sanus Per Algarve ("Health through Algarve") and spa lovers can indulge in aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, sports and therapeutic massages, hot stone therapies, reflexology, yoga or reiki.

You can also visit Caldas de Monchique, a natural spa since Roman times when it was known as Aguas Sagradas (Sacred Waters).

Beach: The Algarve has more than 100 beaches along its 200-kilometer (124 miles) coastline, many of them usually deserted.

Hotels and resorts

The Algarve is home to numerous luxury resorts, many more affordable than you might think. The Algarve is filled with five-star hotels and resorts, plus options for those on a tight budget. For a complete list of accommodation in the Algarve go to www.visitalgarve.pt.

The Conrad: Opened in September 2012 and the only Conrad hotel in Portugal, this luxurious residence, created in the form of a Moorish palace to reflect the Algarve's Moroccan influence, is already winning awards.

Voted the World's Leading New Resort at the World Travel Awards in December 2012, it's spa includes a Caribbean storm shower complete with piped-in birdsong and thunder and lightning effects.

Quinta do Lago, Almancil; +351 289 350 700; from ?209 (US$272) per night; www.conradalgarve.com

The Pine Cliffs Resort: Voted Portugal's Leading Family Resort in 2009 by World Travel Awards, the Pine Cliffs Resort includes a Sheraton Hotel and 280 apartments, town houses and villas.

Its restaurants serve seafood, Portuguese, Italian, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine.

There's also a 7,000-square-meter Kids Club and almost every leisure and sporting activity known to man.

Praia da Fal?sia, Albufeira; +351 289 500 100; from ?66 (US$86) per night; www.pinecliffs.com

Vila Gal? Ampalius Hotel: Located 10 meters from the marina in Vilamoura, the Vila Gal? Ampalius is a four-star beauty.

It has two outdoor swimming pools, great views from room balconies and is ideally situated to explore Vilamoura, the biggest resort town in Europe, loaded with nightclubs, restaurants and a casino.

Alameda Praia de Marina, Vilamoura; +351 289 303 900; from ?68 (US$88) per night; www.vilagale.co.uk

The Hotel Quinta do Lago: This beautiful hotel has a gracious staff. The rooms are good, food is great and views from the upper floor rooms across the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, the Atlantic Ocean and coastline make for spectacular sunsets.

Quinta do Lago, Almancil; +351 289 350 350; from ?335 (US$435) per night; www.quintadolagohotel.com

Quinta Monte Serra: This charming farmhouse in the eastern Algarve, close to Tavira, is owned by?Jean-Jacques de Coninck. He's transformed four of the farm buildings into beautiful cottages, retaining the old rural exteriors while completely modernizing the interiors with kitchens and bathrooms.

The tranquillity is disturbed only by the occasional sounds of the local wildlife.

Esti Rainanteus, Tavira; +351 961 142 562; from ?350 (US$455) per week; www.monte-serra.com

For more details on all the Algarve go to www.visitalgarve.pt.

Source: http://travel.cnn.com/algarve-no-longer-just-retirement-519301

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Drones to Watch Over US Highways

Drones could help human workers safeguard the 4 million miles of U.S. highways crisscrossing the country. The flying robots could inspect bridges and roads, survey lands with laser mapping, and even alert officials to traffic jams or accidents.

One such project focused on studying the use of drones recently received $74,984 from the Federal Highway Administration and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Researchers plan to spend the next year figuring out how drones could help workers as they go about inspecting and maintaining the safety of public roads and highways.

"Drones could keep workers safer because they won't be going into traffic or hanging off a bridge," said Javier Irizarry, director of the CONECTech Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology. "It would help with physical limitations of the human when doing this kind of work."

Georgia represents one of several states considering how civilian drones could do some jobs for? transportation departments, the police and firefighters. The state is also competing to become one of several flight-test regions for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ? a step in the FAA's plan to open up U.S. civilian airspace to drones by 2015.

Drones of all sizes and shapes could help safeguard state roads and bridges, Irizarry said. Small drones with cameras might take off vertically from the back of a truck to help inspect a bridge. [Video: RoboBees Design Poses Intriguing Engineering Challenges]

The larger, aircraft-size Reaper or Global Hawk drones could spend hours surveying traffic conditions or carry light detection and ranging (LIDAR) equipment that can map terrain with millions of laser pulses. That could potentially replace the expensive use of manned helicopters doing the same job.

Irizarry gave the example of the spherical drones that mapped a huge alien base in the 2012 science fiction film "Prometheus" as an analogy for how today's larger drones could aid in above-ground laser mapping. He has also enlisted the help of Eric Johnson, an aerospace engineer at Georgia Tech, to figure out the best role for drones.

"We're going to look at the different divisions that [DOT] has and see how they do things like surveying, safety monitoring or using traffic cameras," Irizarry told TechNewsDaily. "Maybe they could be using drone technology for a similar purpose."

But the human factor also matters. Georgia Tech researchers will spend the next year studying the best control schemes or interfaces for human workers to deploy drones ? probably regular video displays rather than more futuristic augmented-reality goggles or technology, Irizarry said. They'll also consider how to retrain human workers if drones end up taking over some jobs.

You can follow TechNewsDaily Senior Writer Jeremy Hsu on Twitter @jeremyhsu. Follow TechNewsDaily on Twitter @TechNewsDaily. We're also on?Facebook?&?Google+.

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Cornell University Athletics - Squash Makes Pivotal Ivy League Trip ...

ITHACA, N.Y. ? The squash teams will return to Ivy League play this weekend, taking on Dartmouth at noon Saturday before making the trip to the southeast to take on Harvard at noon Sunday.
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The sixth-ranked Big Red men's team (11-2, 2-1 Ivy League) is coming off an eventful week which started with a 6-3 victory over fifth-ranked Rochester on Wednesday at Belkin International Squash Courts. No. 2 Trinity then handed Cornell its second loss of the season, but the Big Red still figures to move up to fifth in the next edition of College Squash Association's national rankings by virtue of its mid-week victory over the Yellowjackets.
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Senior Nick Sachvie and sophomore Aditya Jagtap both won their matches last week at the Nos. 1 and 2 spots, respectively. Sophomore Ryan Todd has a team-leading 11 victories for the Big Red, primarily from the middle of the lineup, one ahead of freshman Graham Dietz, who typically competes a couple spots lower in the order.
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Dartmouth (5-5, 1-2) is ranked eighth in the nation, coming off a narrow 5-4 loss to Rochester last Sunday. The Big Red has won its last six meetings against the Big Green over the last four years, including an 8-1 decision at home on Feb. 4, 2012.
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Harvard (10-1, 2-1) is currently ranked third after defeating Western Ontario and Amherst at the Pioneer Round Robin on Jan. 19. The Crimson's only loss on the season came the weekend prior, when defending national champion Princeton earned a 5-4 decision on its home courts on Jan. 13. Harvard holds a dominating 43-2 advantage in the all-time series, with the Big Red's two victories coming at Belkin on Dec. 6, 2008 and Dec. 4, 2010. Cornell's two losses to Harvard last season were both by a score of 5-4.
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The Big Red women's team (9-2) retained its No. 6 ranking from the CSA after suffering a heart-breaking 5-4 loss to No. 2 Trinity last Sunday. Rachel Au, Laura Caty and Jaime Laird each had five-game victories, which ? when combined with Jessenia Pacheco's four-game win at the No. 2 spot ? had the Big Red one point away from its first-ever victory against the Bantams before the visitors swept the final rotation to escape with the win.
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Freshman Abbey Foster and senior co-captain Maggie Remsen are tied for the team lead with nine victories apiece, one ahead of Au and Pacheco ? the latter of which is a perfect 8-0 on the campaign from the top third of the order.
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The Big Green's women's team (4-5, 0-3), like the men, is ranked eighth. Cornell has won five straight in the series, though the last three have been decided by a razor-thin 5-4 margin. The Big Red's No. 1, Danielle Letourneau, won the deciding match in last season's tilt on Feb. 4, 2012 at Belkin. Both meetings the previous year had identical scores, including the seventh-place match at the Howe Cup.
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Harvard (7-1, 2-1) is the defending national champion, but is currently ranked second in the country after a 5-4 loss to Princeton on Jan. 13. The Crimson
has won all 18 of its matches with Cornell in the programs' history, including a 9-0 victory on Feb. 5, 2012 at Belkin. Sophomore Amanda Sobhy is top-ranked player in the country.
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Both the Cornell men's and women's teams will then return to Ithaca for a Feb. 5 afternoon match against Hobart and William Smith, respectively, at Belkin.

Source: http://cornellbigred.com/news/2013/1/30/MSQUASH_0130133448.aspx

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NFL Players Sing Beyonce Songs, Reveal Their Favorites Ahead Of Super Bowl Performance [VIDEO]

In anticipation of Beyonce?s halftime Super Bowl performance, NFL players have released a video revealing their favorite songs by the superstar.?

Thomas DeCoud, a Falcons safety, opens the video by singing ?Say My Name.? Among the NFL players in the video are Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, Chiefs safety Eric Berry and Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown.

?You know, she makes good music; she's beautiful,? says Berry, quickly adding, ?Jay-Z, no offense there.??

?She?s the female version of Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson could perform, he could sing ? so I feel like she?s the total package,? he goes on to say.

?1+1? is 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis? favorite Beyonce song, and Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander covers her hit song, ?Freakum Dress.??

Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington does a nice cover of her ballad, ?Listen.?

Meanwhile, Beyonce is in New Orleans as she prepares to headline Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.?

Beyonce is expected to begin the halftime show Sunday with her hit song, ?Crazy in Love,? which features her husband, Jay-Z, a source told Us Weekly.

She will then reunite with her Destiny?s Child partners, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. They will sing a medley of some of their greatest hits, including ?Bills, Bills, Bill? and ?Survivor.? They will also perform their newest song since 2004, ?Nuclear,? a love song.?

"She can't wait to get on the Super Bowl stage and show everyone," the Us source went on to say.

Source: http://www.ibtimes.com/nfl-players-sing-beyonce-songs-reveal-their-favorites-ahead-super-bowl-performance-video-1050396

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Build Muscle Overnight: Picking the Best Bedtime SnacksconFITdent

Before you prepare yourself to hit the hay, be sure you are receiving adequate nutrition. Proper nutrition is crucial before bed because overnight your body needs a supply of legitimate sources of protein and fats to build muscle, prevent muscle breakdown and promote satiety. Unfortunately, many people think eating and then going to bed will lead to weight gain. However, with the proper balance of nutrients, eating before bed can promote lean mass and actually prevent fat gain.

The problem with late night eating lies in the quality of foods you choose to consume before bed. Poor quality foods such as cookies, brownies or ice cream will eventually lead to sugar crashes and an expanding waist line. They also don?t serve any purpose or value for your body.? Ditch that sleeve of Oreos or that pint of Ben & Jerry?s ice cream. Instead, opt for healthier alternatives to save yourself the excess calories and fat like casein protein shakes, cottage cheese, peanut butter, even Greek yogurt.

When it comes to obtaining a healthy, fit physique, bedtime nutrition plays an important role in conserving lean mass. To slow down digestion and promote a long, slow release of protein throughout the night, your pre-slumber meal should contain a blend of fat and protein. On the other hand, your nighttime snack should be low in carbohydrates to allow proper sleep. Too many simple sugars will spike blood sugar and lead to poor sleep quality.

The importance of slow digesting proteins and fats at nighttime is essential. Having proteins that slowly digest over time like casein will help save precious muscle mass that you?ve worked to build in the gym. Casein protein contains 80 percent milk protein; meanwhile whey protein a faster absorbing protein contains 20 percent. Since whey protein is faster absorbing, it wouldn?t be a good choice before bed. While you?re asleep, the proteins gel in your stomach giving your body a free flow of amino acids throughout the night to help recover your damaged muscles. While casein protein is not as common and hence harder to come by, there are some great sources to include in your nighttime routine.

Build Muscle Overnight #1: Cottage Cheese

Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein to munch on before snoozing.? It offers an optimum blend of amino acids and proteins to help you build muscle and recover throughout the night. On average, cottage cheese will deliver about 11-12 grams of protein per cup while still not breaking the budget.? Feeling as though it may not fill you up or are you looking to add some flavor to your cottage cheese? If you?re looking to prevent hunger pangs and satisfy your taste buds add natural peanut butter, this will help aid in digestion and add more nutrients including seven grams of protein, monounsaturated fat, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Build Muscle Overnight #2: Casein protein shakes

Casein protein shakes are an optimal decision before you hit the hay. If you seem a little bit too tired and may not be in the mood to eat cottage cheese, casein protein shakes are an easy choice while still providing the optimum nutrients. These shakes come in powder form. All you need is a shaker and water or milk. A scoop of casein protein delivers around 24 grams of protein; add milk and you?re looking at a total of 32 grams of protein to help last throughout the night. An ideal choice before bed, this protein will slowly digest in your gut. With a rate of digestion at 6-8 hours, this protein has a lot of benefits and will help preserve and build muscle tissue.

Build Muscle Overnight #3: Greek Yogurt?

If you?re not a fan of cottage cheese or casein protein shakes, Greek yogurt is always an exceptional choice to eat up before going to sleep. Greek yogurt happens to be very high in protein, which helps you feel fuller longer. The common 4-6 ounce serving of this super yogurt dishes out around 12-16 grams of protein and a low dose of carbohydrates, typically only 6-8 grams. However, some of these brands can have misleading information regarding fat and sugar. If you decide to purchase, be smart and avoid the brands high in sugar.? Flavored varieties often have added sugar to sweeten the taste. Instead, add a handful of almonds to your yogurt for more fat and protein while steering clear of excess sugar.

Build Muscle Overnight #4: Natural Peanut Butter

Instead of peanut butters high in fat, sugar and other harmful ingredients, purchase a nutrient dense and much healthier option, natural peanut butter.? Depending on the brand, 1-2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter can provide you with 7 grams of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates and 9 grams of monosaturated fat. Healthy fats before bed help aid with slower digestion of the breakdown of proteins, keeping your body in an anabolic state which means more muscle growth.

Understanding the importance of bedtime nutrition is the cornerstone to any successful diet. Instead of snacking on Chips Ahoy cookies before bed, opt for healthy foods that serve a purpose and cater your body with vitamins, minerals and proteins instead of a plethora of sugars and calories.

This was a guest post from Ryan Donovan. Follow him on Twitter for more helpful fitness tips?@RyDunny924. If you are looking to contribute to ConFITdent, please?check here.?

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