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	STAIRCASE - LoveToKnow Article on STAIRCASE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Of medieval staircases the principal examples are those in stone built round a circular newel, to provide means of ascent to the various stages of the church towers.
		The most famous staircase in Spain is that in the north transept of Burgos Cathedral, remarkakie for the magnificent iron-work of its balustrade; and in England the staircase leading to the hall of Christ Church, Oxford, with a magnificent fan vault, is a fine example.
		The vestibule staircases in Genoa which l~td to a raised ground-storey, such as those in the Palazzo Durazzo, or in the university, are extremely fine in effect and are executed all in white marble.
	97.1911encyclopedia.org /S/ST/STAIRCASE.htm (4617 words)

	STAIRCASE - Encyclopedia Britannica - STAIRCASE - JCSM's Study Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The most famous staircase in Spain is that in the north transept of Burgos Cathedral, remarkahle for the magnificent iron-work of its balustrade; and in England the staircase leading to the hall of Christ Church, Oxford, with a magnificent fan vault, is a fine example.
		The vestibule staircases in Genoa which lend to a raised ground-storey, such as those in the Palazzo Durazzo, or in the university, are extremely fine in effect and are executed all in white marble.
		Staircases in churches, chapels, public halls, lecture rooms, exhibition rooms and buildings for similar purposes are subject to the following conditions: Stairs shall be supported and enclosed by brick walls at least 9 in.
	jcsm.org /StudyCenter/Encyclopedia_Britannica/SOU_STE/STAIRCASE.html (4965 words)

	Stairway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stairs, staircase, stairway, and flight of stairs are all names for a construction designed to bridge a large vertical distance by dividing it into smaller vertical distances, called steps.
		staircase - This term is often reserved for the stairs themselves: the steps, railings and landings; though often it is used interchangeably with "stairs" and "stairway".
		Very tall multi turn spiral staircases are usually found in old stone towers within fortifications, churches and in lighthouses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Staircase (3320 words)

	Grand Staircase - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Grand Staircase is an immense sequence of sedimentary rock layers that stretch south from Bryce Canyon National Park through Zion National Park and into the Grand Canyon.
		The problem is that in most places in the world, the book has been severely damaged by the rise and fall of mountains, the scouring of glaciers, etc. Usually these chapters are completely disarticulated from each other and often whole pages are just missing.
		Unfortunately, the Grand Staircase is such a vast region of rock that no matter where you stand on its expanse, most of it will be hidden behind the curvature of Earth.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Grand_Staircase (592 words)

	The Loretto Chapel's Miraculous Staircase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		wo mysteries surround the spiral staircase in the Loretto Chapel; the identity of its builder and the physics of the staircase construction.
		Carpenters were called in to address the problem but they all concluded access to the loft would have to be via ladder as a staircase would interfere with the interior space of the small Chapel.
		The staircase has been the subject of many articles, TV specials, and movies including "Unsolved Mysteries" and the Kraft movie called "The Staircase".
	www.lorettochapel.com /html/stair.html (291 words)

	Loretto Chapel Staircase; Investigative Files (Skeptical Inquirer November 1998)
		An extreme form of winding staircase is a continuous winder in the form of a helix (a line that rises as it twists, like a screw thread).
		At the time the staircase was completed, one thirteen-year-old sister who was among the first to ascend to the loft, told how she and her friends were so frightened -- absent a railing -- that they came down on hands and knees (Albach 1965).
		In fact, though, as one wood technologist observes, "the staircase does have a central support." He observes that of the two wood stringers (or spiral structural members) the inner one is of such small radius that it "functions as an almost solid pole" (Easley 1997).
	www.csicop.org /si/9811/i-files.html (1783 words)

	Olympic National Park
		The origin of the name "Staircase" seems to be a question asked by every newcomer to this area.
		One of the rock bluffs that confronted Lieutenant O'Neil was the one at the present location of Staircase campground.
		That wooden stair was the original staircase and was called by the old timers the "Devil's Staircase".
	www.northolympic.com /onp/staircase.html (489 words)

	Staircase and Millwork Co. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, Staircase and Millwork Corporation designs, engineers, and manufactures all types of curved, flared, and spiral staircases as well as staircase component parts and fittings.
		Prior to her time with Staircase and Millwork, she was a controller with two other companies in the Manufacturing and Service industries.
		He is very knowledgeable about staircases and has a deep understanding of the needs of the homebuilder.
	www.mrstair.com /info.html (648 words)

	Staircase
		Staircase is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
		Staircases are also vertical shafts that penetrate through each floor, making a "hole" in the building, especially in high rises.
		In feng shui, staircases are known as a source of sha chi or potentially harmful or degenerating energy.
	www.experiencefestival.com /staircase (838 words)

	Staircase Cafe Theatre
		The Staircase is an architecturally spectacular cafe named for its cast iron spiral staircase.
		Grassroots participation in the arts flourished at The Staircase.
		After 8 years of artreprenurial endeavours, The Staircase closed its doors on July 2nd 2005.
	www.staircase.org (241 words)

	The Staircase Can Be Destructive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Huge luxurious residence houses of the western style often have the staircase in the centre of the hall close to the entrance.
		I would think that a staircase near the main gate is like a pillar close to the gate, it has strong destructive power.
		In short, the staircase in the sitting-room of those sumptuous buildings is a "sign of decline." For ordinary families, a staircase next to the gate is a "sign of unexpected calamities."
	www.tbsn.org /ebooks/yangzhai/chap17.htm (850 words)

	The Mysterious Staircase, Santa Fe, New Mexico
		The church, is cautious about spreading rumors of supernatural intervention, but the Sisters know that the miracle staircase is an answer to their novena to St. Joseph.
		Secondly, she has written a book about the staircase and states that her findings are 'absolute'.
		The staircase is an astonishing creation - extraordinary for the time and miraculous for the timing.
	www.funtripslive.com /santa_fe/miracle_staircase/staircase.htm (720 words)

	A Staircase in Surrey -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A Staircase in Surrey is a sequence of five (A extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story) novels by
		The narrator and central character is (Someone who writes plays) playwright Duncan Patullo, who returns to his old college, after a long absence, for the (A celebratory feast held annually at one of the colleges in a British university) gaudy celebrations.
		The discovery of a lost masterpiece by (Click link for more info and facts about Piero della Francesca) Piero della Francesca proves crucial to the college's future fortunes, and Patullo is able to help when it is stolen.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/a/a_staircase_in_surrey.htm (286 words)

	LWN: The staircase scheduler
		The staircase scheduler does away with the expired array; instead, an expired process will be put back into the staircase, but at the next lower rank.
		Each descent down the staircase thus involves the same number of time slices, but, each time, more slices are spent at the top priority level for that iteration.
		Thus interactive tasks, which normally sleep quite a bit, should stay near the top of the staircase and be responsive, while CPU hogs spend much of their time on the lower steps.
	lwn.net /Articles/87729 (1364 words)

	Custom Curved Stairs and Spirl Stairs. Wood staircases
		Working closely with the architect, designer, builder and homeowner, Arcways creates a custom curved staircase that perfectly expresses the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project.
		Utilizing advanced computer-aided design, every Arcways staircase is designed to exacting architectural specifications ensuring that these beautiful stairways are built with unmatched structural soundness.
		Skilled craftsmen refine each element and have a passion for quality in each and every staircase; book-matched graining, precisely mitered risers and the finest quality hardwoods in the world.
	www.arcways.com (195 words)

	Staircase Calculator, Home Improvement DIY--How To Build Stairs, Decks, Sheds, Picnic Tables, How to Build a House
		Staircase Calculator Easy calculator to determine exact stair and stringer measurements for any size staircase.
		This is an easy calculator you can use to determine the rise and run of each step in your staircase and the length of boards you need to buy for your stair stringers.
		It also gives you the length of the opening to cut in the upper floor for your stair case so you have a minimum amount of head room when using the stairs.
	www.daveosborne.com /dave/articles/staircalc.php (391 words)

	Staircase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Grand Staircase Bed & Breakfast is a partnership under the laws of the state of Arizona.
		The Grand Staircase Bed & Breakfast Company will be a prominent member of the bed & breakfast industry in the northern Arizona and southern Utah area of the United States of America.
		With the introduction of The Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument as Utah's seventh national monument a whole new area for exploration has opened up in the southern Utah and northern Arizona region.
	users.galesburg.net /~atkins/grand.html (2825 words)

	Europe's oldest wooden staircase found in Austria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		"We have found a wooden staircase which dates from the 13th century B.C. It is the oldest wooden staircase discovered to date in Europe, maybe even in the world," Hans Reschreiter, the director of excavations at the museum, told AFP.
		"The staircase is in perfect condition because the micro-organisms that cause wood to decompose do not exist in salt mines," he added.
		The staircase is about one metre (three feet) wide and is made of pine and spruce.
	www.turkishpress.com /turkishpress/news.asp?ID=30519 (280 words)

	You'll find your spirits bubbling on the Staircase Rapids Trail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		You will be hiking with the ghosts of the O'Neil party as the trail follows the route taken by an Army expedition in 1890.
		The Staircase was known as the "Devil's Staircase," a wicked path of roots climbing Fisher's Bluff.
		Staircase Rapids loop, two miles; elevation gain minimal.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /getaways/031397/hike13.html (774 words)

	Westfire Wood Stair Parts and Staircase Balustrades
		Westfire Stair Parts is the industry supplier of quality wood stair parts and staircase balustrades components in a variety of Hardwoods for the builder, carpenter, and home owner.
		The Staircase is one of the home's focal points, a piece of hand-crafted art that makes a personal statement.
		We can produce an accurate parts list for your staircase under all the necessary codes, backed by over 20 years of experience and service to the industry.
	www.westfiremfg.com (319 words)

	Encyclopedia: Staircase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Alternatives to stairways are elevators and inclined moving sidewalks.
		The step is composed of the tread and riser.
		Such stairs may also be built around an eliptical or oval planform.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Staircase (3070 words)

	Staircase Calculator
		It is how far "in" the stair goes which gives the amount of room for someone's foot as he or she climbs the stairs.
		See tread for comparison to run (the horizontal distance of one stair in a staircase.
		of each step in your staircase and the length of boards you need to buy for your stair stringers.
	www.inspectusa.com /calc/stairs/rise_run_stringer.htm (256 words)

	Bright Lights Film Journal \| Hitchcock Photo Essay: Staircases
		For Hitchcock, the simple act of going up a staircase seemed to be a disorienting experience, taking you away from safety towards the unknown.
		The staircase in the McKittrick Hotel in Vertigo is a dead ringer for the one in the Bates' residence in Psycho.
		The staircase in Psycho is almost a combination of the two staircases in Vertigo, forming a complete spiral, which we can't quite see, because the steps that lead down to the basement are concealed beneath the steps going up to the second story.
	www.brightlightsfilm.com /42/staircases.htm (313 words)

	BLM :: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument :: Science and Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		These strikingly beautiful and scientifically important lands are divided into three distinct regions: the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante.
		The cream- and rose-colored cliffs of Navajo sandstone pictured here are the third in a series of great geological steps that ascend northward across the southwest corner of the Monument.
		This Grand Staircase-the Chocolate, Vermilion, White, Gray, and Pink Cliffs--spans five different life zones from Sonoran desert to coniferous forests.
	www.ut.blm.gov /monument/Visitor_Information/visitor_information.html (329 words)

	Welcome to Hidden Staircase
		Located in historic downtown Delafield, Wisconsin, Hidden Staircase is a charming shop also offering a variety of new books, a wide assortment of collectible and out-of-print books, as well as special gift items.
		Hidden Staircase specializes in classic children's books, both new and out-of-print.
		Whether it is Great Illustrated Classics, Cherry Ames, Tasha Tudor, Nancy Drew, or Wizard of Oz, Hidden Staircase does its best to always have your childhood favorite on hand.
	www.hiddenstaircase.com (135 words)

	The Modular Spiral Staircase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Since the invention of the Modular Spiral Staircase adding a staircase to a home or building is no longer a difficult and time-consuming endeavor.
		The Modular Spiral Staircase makes life more convenient and provides another way out of your home or building in case of an emergency.
		Ideal for access to a loft or storm cellar, or as an extra connection between two floors in case of a fire.
	www.bluebon.net /baka (190 words)

	Sterling Staircase and Handrail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Specializing in curved staircases and handrails for homes and public buildings
		Frits Momsen will design and build just the right staircase for you.
		Whether it is a new structure or a renovation, large or small, the full staircase or a rail, a volute or a newel post, mahogany or any other specie, he can produce a piece that is pleasing to the eye as well as functional and will complement the style of your project.
	www.sterlingstaircase.com (75 words)

	The Staircase - Pittston, PA - NEPA's PREMIER Live Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Fuel show originally scheduled for the Scranton Cultural Center has been moved to the Staircase.
		Tickets for the Staircase event are cheaper ($18 in advance, $20 day of show) and are on sale NOW!
		Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from webmaster@staircaselive.com is strictly forbidden.
	www.staircaselive.com (264 words)

	Staircase (1969) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		That film is set in Las Vegas, but Taylor demanded that director George Stevens shoot it in France so she could be close to her lover, Richard Burton, who was filming Staircase (1969) in France with director Stanley Donen.
		The budget of Only Game in Town, The (1970) grew higher than most large-scale, high-profile films that Fox was producing at the time.
		Ironically, the production of Staircase (1969) was moved to France to save money.
	french.imdb.com /Title?0065031 (326 words)

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