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  Holdfast - EvoWiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A holdfast is a root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, colonial cnidarians, and sponges.
Holdfasts vary in shape and form depending on both the species and the substrate type.
The holdfasts of organisms that live on smooth surfaces (such as the surface of a boulder) have the ends literally glued to the surface, in some cases, the holdfast simply being the actual base of the organism's stalk glued to the surface.
wiki.cotch.net /index.php/Holdfast   (129 words)

  
  Emerald City - #47
It introduces us to the world of Holdfast, a small, post-holocaust community of men learning to find their way in a world in which all animal life, and most edible plants are extinct.
In Holdfast, it is an abomination for fathers and sons to know each other, for if they did, nature would surely lead then to try to kill one another.
During the liberation of Holdfast, one of the newly freed Fems, Juya was discovered to be pregnant.
www.emcit.com /emcpr047.shtml   (7822 words)

  
 HoldFast Rubber Highway
To date, HoldFast has re-used circa ten million waste tyres into all rubber platforms for level crossings in the UK and overseas, without requiring any virgin rubber.
HoldFast has developed a management system to enable HRH to be delivered and off offloaded direct to track bed.
HoldFast was presented the coveted Network Rail Environment Award for 2002 in recognition of the positive environmental benefits of the HoldFast crossing system.
www.rubberhighways.com /environment_benefits.html   (206 words)

  
 HoldFast Rubber Highway
The core product is the HoldFast Level Crossing System, proven the world over to dramatically improve road and rail safety; reduce road and rail maintenance; extend crossing life span; and reduce road and rail costs and disruption.
HoldFast's state of the art manufacturing plant produces rubber panels incorporating a polyurethane binder providing high levels of skid resistance and durability.
HoldFast holds the prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation in recognition of the improvements in road and rail safety.
www.rubberhighways.com /about_us.html   (198 words)

  
 HoldFast Level Crossings
The award winning HoldFast surface is designed and proven the world over to dramatically improve road and rail safety; reduce road and rail maintenance; extend crossing life span; and reduce road and rail costs and disruption.
The prestigious Queen’s Award for Innovation was granted to HoldFast Level Crossings Limited in recognition of the improvements in road and rail safety the environmentally friendly level crossing system is achieving in the UK and across the world.
HoldFast will be launching our new website in June 2007.
www.railcrossings.co.uk   (116 words)

  
 City of Holdfast Bay - Suggested Itineraries - Adelaide's premier seaside destination
Holdfast Shores is a vibrant complex of residential, restaurants, shops and a marina at the entrance to the Patawalonga.
Because Holdfast Bay is such an ideal base for touring, today you can venture out for a day trip, perhaps visit some of our great wine regions in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Barossa or Clare Valleys.
Holdfast Bay is such an ideal base for touring, so today you can venture out for a classic South Australian day trip, perhaps visit some of our great wine regions in either the Barossa or Clare Valley.
www.tourism.holdfast.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=120   (1649 words)

  
 HoldFast Level Crossings
The Guards were installed alongside the HoldFast crossing replacement at Allington, near Grantham, as part of the greater Allington Chord line project undertaken by Carillion.
Where certain panels needed to be trimmed to size to fit (in the 6’ area), an experienced chainsaw operative simply cut to size and fresh holes were drilled through the panels on site.
HoldFast’s Managing Director, Peter Coates Smith, is delighted to see their latest product take to the Network and adds: “We already knew our Guards are safer and far more durable than the wooden alternatives that rarely survive removal and replacement for tamping without breaking up.
www.railcrossings.co.uk /news%20allington.html   (544 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Holdfast: At Home in the Natural World: Books: Kathleen Dean Moore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A holdfast, she writes, is a "fist of knobby fingers" that allows bullwhip kelp to cling to the wave-washed ocean floor; it is also a metaphor for her charged view that humans need to stick a little closer to home in all matters.
Moore's governing metaphor is the "holdfast," a mysterious structure that glues algae to the ocean floor.
In nature, a holdfast is the root-like structure that keeps a plant in place, the "glue" a plant makes from sunshine and saltwater to "stick to a rock" (p.
www.amazon.com /Holdfast-At-Home-Natural-World/dp/1558217800   (1506 words)

  
 Holdfast Tennis
Holdfast Tennis Club is a great community club that warmly welcome guests and new members.
Visitors to Holdfast Bay South Australia are encouraged to visit : http://www.glenelgsa.com.au to discover the events, accommodation, dining, places of interest and many attractions of our locality.
Holdfast Tennis Club Inc. will be viewed by its peers as the most welcoming and professionally managed tennis club in the GDTA.
www.holdfast-tennis.com   (170 words)

  
 City of Holdfast Bay - Publications & Documents
The Vision Splendid is an overview of the City of Holdfast Bay.
This Information Summary is published by the City of Holdfast Bay in accordance with the requirements of Section 65r of the Local Government (Freedom of Information) Act 1991.
The City of Holdfast Bay is pleased to comply with the Regulation and welcomes enquiries under the Freedom of Information Act.
www.holdfast.sa.gov.au /about_us/publications.htm   (518 words)

  
 Aquarium Systems HoldFast epoxy stick for aquariums
The HoldFasT epoxy stick has superior bonding ability that allows you to create steps, caves, cliffs, and walls for aquarium animals to enjoy.
HoldFasT epoxy stick is non-toxic to fish and invertebrates and is great for use in freshwater or saltwater.
Wet Pets USA is a safe and secure web site, additionally for your safety our company is incorporated in the USA and all offices and employees are located in the USA and are subject to laws and jurisdictions of USA authorities.
www.wetpetsusa.com /aqsyhoepstfo.html   (136 words)

  
 City of Holdfast Bay - Welcome to Our Bay - Adelaide's premier seaside destination
Holdfast Bay is synonymous with sandy white beaches, spectacular ocean views and stunning sunsets - not to mention our festivals, great restaurants and cafes, seven day shopping, fascinating museums, galleries and attractions.
Holdfast Bay is a unique and vibrant community with a variety of accommodation and a large selection of shopping for your enjoyment.
Tourism is our main industry and with such a variety of appealing attractions, mixed with excellent accommodation and facilities, Holdfast Bay is a year-round coastal holiday and conference destination.
www.tourism.holdfast.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=108   (215 words)

  
 Woodworking blog Woodworking Magazine - One Love Tap on the Holdfast and….
Holdfasts are an essential piece of workbench equipment.
A proper old school holdfast (occasionally called a bench hook) presses your work to the bench when you rap the top of the holdfast.
With a wooden-faced mallet I wacked each holdfast to secure a scrap of MDF to the benchtop.
www.woodworking-magazine.com /blog/One+Love+Tap+On+The+Holdfast+And.aspx   (384 words)

  
 Pet Shop USA :: Holdfast Epoxy Stick - 4 oz.
Holdfast Epoxy is wrapped around a stick: 1 12" diameter x 7" long.
Holdfast Epoxy Stick bonds live rock, slate, plants and corals.
It can be used to bond live rock and coral and to build waterfalls and caves.
www.petshopusa.net /B000255NL4/Holdfast_Epoxy_Stick_4oz.html   (111 words)

  
 Practice Partners Tennis: Club > Holdfast Tennis Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Holdfast Tennis Club to update your club details, request your login here.
Holdfast Tennis Club has not updated their competitions.
Holdfast Tennis Club has not updated their tournaments.
www.practicepartners.com.au /club/holdfast7   (104 words)

  
 Star Wars: Databank | Podracer, Clegg Holdfast's
Clegg Holdfast piloted one of the largest Podracers in the Boonta Eve Classic race.
Thanks to some chicanery courtesy of Sebulba, Holdfast also piloted one of the largest fireballs in the race.
Fragments of Holdfast's Volvec KT9 Wasp were salvaged by scavenger droids.
www.starwars.com /databank/vehicle/cleggholdfastspodracer/index.html   (78 words)

  
 Star Wars: Databank | Holdfast, Clegg
The arrogant Clegg Holdfast was a competitor in the fateful Boonta Eve Classic race that took place around the time of the Battle of Naboo.
Holdfast proudly brandished a set of decorative medals on his lapel as testament to his racing prowess.
The blaze cooked Holdfast's engines and forced the horned pilot to crash into the desert.
www.starwars.com /databank/character/cleggholdfast/index.html   (108 words)

  
 Climbing holds for all ages and climbing ability for home, schools, universities, climbing clubs and charities from ...
Climbing holds for all ages and climbing ability for home, schools, universities, climbing clubs and charities from holdfast climbing holds.
To help in initial selection we have introduced starter packs of either 50 screw-on holds or 20 bolt-on holds at special prices see screw-on holds and bolt-on holds.
All Holdfast climbing holds are available direct from us - the manufacturer.
www.climbholdfast.co.uk   (261 words)

  
 Holdfast.HTM
The holdfast of each giant kelp serves a dual purpose in the ecology of the forest.
As its name implies, the holdfast holds the kelp plant fast to the substrate or rocks and keeps it from being torn away by the constant shock of surge and wave action.
The holdfast of a young algae is made up of brightly colored strands: blue, purple, pink or red.
king.prps.k12.ca.us /prhs/pasohigh/classes/fairbank/public.www/homepage/Biology/Marine/Holdfast.HTM   (490 words)

  
 Adjustable Rail Clips
Since 1987 HoldFast have been manufacturing their range of adjustable rail clips in the UK.
HoldFast clips are manufactured from ductile iron with the advantage of better castability than steel, giving a smooth clean profile and more strength for less expense.
HoldFast clips are produced by the well established 'Shell Moulded Process' which enables all castings to be very accurately produced and consistent to the drawings, to comply with B.S.2789 and DIN 1693.
railclips.co.uk   (197 words)

  
 Woodworking Tip: Bench Holdfast
It seems to me that bench holdfasts are a lot less common these days than they used to be.
To make a holdfast, first remove the fixed jaw from the clamp by drilling out the rivet that holds the jaw to the clamp bar, as you can see in Figure 1.
To use the holdfast, just swivel the metal strip so it's parallel to the bar and slip it through a dog hole in the workbench.
www.woodworkingtips.com /etips/etip090100ws.html   (217 words)

  
 Holdfast Tennis
The Holdfast Tennis Club, which is located on the east side of the Glenelg Football Oval, is one of the oldest clubs in the Glenelg District Tennis Association.
It was not until March 12, 1931 that the St Peter’s Holdfast Tennis Club changed its name to Holdfast Tennis Club.
The first President of the Holdfast Tennis Club was Mr Karl Quist who occupied that position for an amazing 25 years until 1955.
www.holdfast-tennis.com /history.htm   (1036 words)

  
 HOLDFAST COTTAGE - A SMALL COUNTRY HOTEL IN LITTLE MALVERN
Holdfast Cottage Hotel is set in two acres of its own gardens and woodlands and enjoys spectacular views of the Malvern Hills, the beauty of which is timeless.
Originally built in the 17th century it has been enlarged in Victorian times.There are eight bedrooms each individually furnished and each one is named after one of the Malvern Hills.
The Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds are all within easy touring distance making this an ideal centre for enjoying the Heart of England.
www.holdfast-cottage.co.uk   (188 words)

  
 Welcome to Holdfast
However, Shanghai, as a very important IT highland in China, is not strong in game developing and game platform, until recently the outcome of Holdfast's game platform at China Career Player's League (CCPL).
The platform is jointly developed by Holdfast and Shanghai Online Game Center, and will undertake professional game contests on War Craft, Counter Strike, Star Craft and other popular games.
Holdfast's platform also contains info regarding contests news, highlighted events and tactics advices, and is becoming a leader in PC-game contesters of the country.
www.holdfast.com.cn /html/en_news_4.htm   (218 words)

  
 PetSmart - Aquarium Systems HoldFasT™ Epoxy Stick
HoldFasT is non-toxic to fish and invertebrates and is great for use in freshwater or saltwater.
HoldFasT mixes easily in the palm of your hand.
No messy liquids to measure and mix -- just break off a piece, knead it in your hand until it turns white and it is ready to bond.
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 Holdfast's Parables
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Evidently Subway has pulled their tray liners, but still distribute a book with a picture of a burger crashing into two tall towers, with cartoon people running away beneath.
holdfast.blogspot.com   (1888 words)

  
 Australia's National Local Government Newspaper Online >> Editions > 2004 > September
Before undertaking a mid year review of its five year strategic plan, staff at Holdfast Bay Council in South Australia were trained in the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The strategic plan needs to be reviewed every four or five years, however, Holdfast Bay decided on a mid term review as well.
Holdfast Bay has 32,000 residents and is located in Adelaide’s south.
www.loc-gov-focus.aus.net /editions/2004/september/staffedu.shtml   (274 words)

  
 Rand's Travelogue Bonus Edition: The Herald's Holdfast
A day's rough journey north and west of Silverymoon (or south and west of Quaevarr), the Herald's Holdfast is within an isolated dell hidden in the southern eaves of the Moonwood.
Old Night and her companions have lived in the Holdfast for untold decades, possibly centuries: No one can be certain exactly how long they have been here.
The elves of the High Forest believe that Old Night is a member of an obscure and tiny secret organization known as the Heralds (hence the name of the tower), and that the group dedicates itself to collecting and preserving Faerûn's past.
www.wizards.com /dnd/article.asp?x=fr/fx20020731rt   (998 words)

  
 Suzy McKee Charnas: The Holdfast Chronicles
Sharpened, etched in fl and white, his was a fanatic's face, as befitted one bent on smashing Holdfast law.
Choosing to cross the border of the Holdfast into the fearsome Wild, she had chosen new dangers.
This would be a "road", she supposed, a silly thing; as if the Holdfast people had been so afraid of getting lost in their little patch of country that they had to mark its trails permanently so they could always find them again.
www.suzymckeecharnas.com /biblio_holdfast.html   (2487 words)

  
 Suzy McKee Charnas: The Holdfast Chronicles
I felt like your Holdfast trilogy was a much more aggressive statement — which I mean in a good way, although it was sometimes emotionally painful to read.
('Holdfast’ has a feel that’s much more De Sade than Kosinski, for me at least.) I didn’t experience guilt or fear when reading it, though — I hadn’t oppressed them, and they weren’t coming to get me, so I didn’t relate to that.
Sam — Comparison to Kosinski is high praise indeed (in its way — I was astounded by "The Painted Bird" but I doubt I'll ever read it again and I rarely recommend it to readers).
www.suzymckeecharnas.com /Esy_Conversation.html   (3379 words)

  
 Holdfast Epoxy Sticks for Aquarium Supplies Filters, Pumps, Accessories - Incredible Pets
To Use Holdfast, Clean And Rough Surfaces To Be Bonded.
Holdfast Will Begin To Harden After 7 Minutes.
Smooth Or Sculpt Any Excess Holdfast To Blend With Surfaces.
www.incrediblepets.com /Aquarium-Supplies_Filters,-Pumps,-Accessories_Holdfast-Epoxy-Stick   (196 words)

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