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In the News (Sun 29 Nov 09)

  
  The Stonemason
The Stonemason, a five-act play, is Cormac McCarthy's first published excursion into the realm of drama even though he had written the screenplay to
The Stonemason had been written, several years prior to its publication, as part of a dramatic series sponsored by the National Theater in Washington, D.C. For various reasons, however, it was never actually produced.
The story is presented through the eyes of Ben Telfair, a 32 year old third generation stonemason who uses a series of monologues to provide an extended and frequently convoluted commentary on the events taking place on stage and off.
www.cormacmccarthy.com /works/thestonemason.htm   (614 words)

  
  Stonemason Summary
Stonemasons may be distiguished from bricklayers, but often the same craftsman works with stone and brick.
The medieval stonemason was usually a countryman, as very few stone buildings were built in the towns and cities, where most houses were built of timber.
Stonemasons use a wide variety of tools to handle and shape stone blocks and slabs (rough ashlar) into finished articles: These articles have symbolic significance, derived in ancient operative masonry and adopted by speculative freemasons.
www.bookrags.com /Stonemason   (1246 words)

  
 Careers Scotland - Stonemason
As a stonemason you will need good practical skills and be able to work patiently and carefully.
Stonemasons earn in the range of £260 - £320 a week, rising to £400 - £490.
You may work for specialist stonemason contractors, monumental masons and building contractors throughout the UK.
www.careers-scotland.org.uk /CareerInformation/Occupations/Construction/ConstructionCrafts/Stonemason.asp   (477 words)

  
  Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons
Stonemasons usually work on nonresidential structures, such as houses of worship, hotels, and office buildings, but they also work on residences.
Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons usually work outdoors, but in contrast to the past when work slowed down in the winter months, new processes and materials are allowing these masons to work in a greater variety of weather conditions.
Jobs for brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons are also expected to increase about as fast as average for all occupations over the 2004-14 period, as population and business growth create a need for new houses, industrial facilities, schools, hospitals, offices, and other structures.
www.bls.gov /oco/ocos201.htm   (2030 words)

  
 Stonemason
Stonemasons and bricklayers are often called on to produce both interesting and decorative effects.
There are no specific academic requirements to train as stonemason, although an interest in art and design and GCSE passes (A-D) / S Grades (1-4) in Maths, English and Technology may be helpful for the calculations, measurements and theory.
Prospective stonemasons can expect to learn the trade through an apprenticeship or traineeship, lasting 3 to 4 years.
www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk /curriculumcareers/workinginconstruction/jobprofiles/troweloccupations/stonemason.asp   (369 words)

  
 BIBB / Stonemason and sculptor
Stonemasons and sculptors design, make, install and restore structural components, facings, floor coverings, stairs, facades and historical monuments made of natural stone and other materials.
Stonemasons and sculptors carry out their work independently and in a customer-oriented manner on the basis of technical documents and work orders, both alone and as part of a team and in cooperation with other trades.
They plan and coordinate their work, set up workplaces, erect scaffolding and take measures to ensure safety and health protection at work as well as environmental protection.
www.bibb.de /en/ausbildungsprofil_14290.htm   (294 words)

  
 The Stonemason — www.greenwood.com
The Stonemason Donald Macleod's Chronicle of Scotland's Highland Clearances
Macleod was clearly an educated stonemason and his account provides a `bottom up' vision of the period.
Stonemason Donald Macleod's collected writings provide one of the few existing chronicles of the Clearances from the perspective of one of the evicted tenants.
www.greenwood.com /books/BookDetail.asp?dept_id=1&sku=C6947&imprintID=I1   (334 words)

  
 Kent Stonemason & Monumental Mason services in kent
I have been a stonemason for several years after completing my apprenticeship Locally in Kent.
I am able to work all types of stone on monuments, memorials, hand cut stone lettering, tablets, plaques, and general masonry.
All work undertaken by myself is done by hand.I pride myself in offering an affordable high quality service.
www.kentstonemason.co.uk   (105 words)

  
 Stonemason jailed for damaging trees - 16 Nov 2006 - Auckland City Council
Stonemason jailed for damaging trees - 16 Nov 2006 - Auckland City Council
An Auckland stonemason has been jailed for six weeks for damaging the environment.
Foketi Puleiku pleaded guilty to a total of 12 charges.
www.nzherald.co.nz /organisation/story.cfm?o_id=13&objectid=10411075   (147 words)

  
 Definition of stonemason - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?va=stonemasonry   (26 words)

  
 Download Stonemason from AllBusiness.com
This is a job description form detailing the skills and knowledge required to fill a position for a Stonemason.
This is only a partial view of this document.
Stonemason is just $10.00 and can be immediately downloaded after purchase.
www.allbusiness.com /human-resources/workforce-management-hiring-specifying/11320-1.html   (589 words)

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