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A designer gives life to old-world forms in his new California house
Living in a modernist house can be an unfulfilling exercise in editing and restraint, particularly for someone who loves rooms that "give people a lot to look at," says Patrick Printy. The interior designer and his partner, Dan Holland, found this out a decade ago when they bought a glass house in the town of Glen Ellen, California, to use as a weekend retreat from their home base in San Francisco. Beneath the low, sloping A-frame roof, fixed louvered windows ran from floor to ceiling along the entire front and back of the structure. "I put as many antiques and old, crusty pieces in it as I could, but the lack of wall space forced me to stop," Printy says.
It took a few years before the couple fully realized what they were missing. "I've always wanted to live in a house that feels as though it has been around forever," says Printy, "but has been renovated for the 21st century." The pair scoured Sonoma County for just such a place: a classic American barn or a rambling farmhouse, the architectural and aesthetic opposite of their spartan retreat. When nothing turned up, they decided to build. Printy, a former art director for Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma, wasn't going to let a small detail like new construction derail his desire for a traditional house. "At that job, I spent my days creating illusions of patina," he says. Still, they realized they were working with a blank slate. "We saw that we could create something lasting," says Holland.
For Printy, it was a chance to explore an obsession with Dutch architecture that grew out of his first trip to Amsterdam more than 10 years ago. The most compelling Dutch farmhouses, he discovered, were not found in the Netherlandish countryside, but had been built by settlers of the western cape of South Africa in the 17th century. Visiting the ornately gabled Cape Dutch farmsteads that dot the Cape Winelands region, Printy was charmed. "The landscape felt so familiar to me, as if I were at home," he says. "And the architecture complemented it beautifully, which was key."
Striving to stick as closely as possible to an original Cape Dutch design, Printy copied the simple floor plan that is a signature of the style: The rectangular ground floor is symmetrically divided into three sections. The living area's soaring 28-foot ceiling, however, is a nod to the open plan the couple had grown to love in their previous home. The exterior is clad in climate-friendly stucco and black slate, rather than the traditional whitewash and thatched roof of Cape Dutch architecture. To age the interior, Printy headed to his native Iowa, where he found most of the reclaimed flooring, beams, fixtures, doors, hardware, and cabinetry—as well as the pool's charming porticoed pump house—that give the place its timeworn beauty.
Furnishing a space with such arresting light and scale could prove to be a lesser decorator's undoing, but if Printy learned one lesson from living in a minimalist box, it was the art of editing. "I didn't want any single piece to overpower the structure itself," he says. "None of the furniture needed to make a grand statement." What he did require was that the couple "absolutely love" whatever came into the house. Indeed, there's no shortage of cherished pieces. Printy even "figured out a way to fall in love with" the Victorian rosewood chair in the entryway, an heirloom passed down from Holland's grandmother—he stained it and reupholstered it in cowhide. The pair of living room sofas, on the other hand, was custom made to suit the space's cathedralesque proportions; each one is nine feet long and four feet deep. Still, Printy made sure they'd achieve subtlety by upholstering them in black denim turned inside out.
For a guy who struggles with limitations, choosing a palette could have been a nightmare. But as with his modern home, Printy let the architecture dictate. Nearly every wall is white, the better to emphasize the weight and beauty of the beams and trusses and to take advantage of the light that floods every room. Indeed, such a noncompetitive color scheme blurs the line between indoors and out. "One morning last fall, I looked up from my desk to see three hot-air balloons coming up over the horizon," says Holland, a psychologist and leadership coach. "It felt as though I were right out there with them."
It only took a few experiences like that to confirm the couple's plans to abandon the weekend commute from San Francisco (though they still maintain a pied-à-terre in the city). Printy set up his office in a cupola-crowned clapboard barn they built on the property, and which he designed in the spirit of an 18th-century Shaker structure. "My clients love having meetings here," says Printy. "And I must admit I'm thrilled when they're shocked to learn that all of these buildings are new."
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United Way kicks off 2013-14 campaign
The United Way of Northeast Michigan kicked off its 2013-14 campaign on Friday in conjunction with the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Good Morning Alpena Breakfast at the APlex.
Mike Mahler, president and CEO of First Federal of Northern Michigan, and his wife Barb are serving as this year's United Way chairpersons. They said they are both honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization as the United Way.
"United Way can be much more strategic and deliberate in advancing the common good, they focus their energies on areas that will make a significant and lasting change," Mike Mahler said.
Germaine Stoppa, executive director of the United Way, said United Way had supported 14 agencies in 2012 and those agencies assisted 10,786 people. In 2012 it distributed $122,685 to funded agencies, food pantries, mass feeding locations and health services. She said the first go around with the emerging needs fund in March it distributed $5,173 to five different agencies.
The public, or official, portion of the campaign continues through Nov. 8. Local agencies receiving funding from the United Way for their programs are Alcona Citizens for Health, Alpena Childcare & Development Center, Alpena D.A.R.E. Program, Alpena Public Schools Homework Rescue Program, Alpena Volunteer Center, Alzheimer's Association, Atlanta Church of Christ Caring Place, Boys & Girls Club of Alpena, Community Mediation Services, Partners is Prevention, Salvation Army, Shelter, Inc., Sunrise Centre, Sunrise Mission, Third Level Crisis & Prevention Center and United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
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Help for those with chronic heartburn
For those afflicted with the misery that chronic heartburn brings, and tens of millions of Americans suffer from daily reflux, with symptoms that range from burning in the chest (heartburn) to regurgitation, chronic cough and hoarseness, there is relief available in the form of an incision-free surgical solution.
The option available is a procedure called Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, or TIF, that uses a device called EsophX that lets the surgeon perform a surgical procedure without any incisions. This procedure is now available at Trinity Health and Dr. Gary Wease, a board certified general surgeon at Trinity, has brought this innovative approach to treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
The procedure has been done in the U.S. for eight years, but Wease said he is the only person within a 200-mile radius who is doing it.
"The main cause of reflux or heartburn is an anatomical abnormality at the junction where the esophagus connects to the stomach," Wease explained. "When a person swallows, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach opens to allow food to pass and then closes again to prevent stomach fluids from backing up into the esophagus. For people with chronic acid reflux, this valve has become dysfunctional."
Typical treatments usually involve medications that reduce the production of gastric acid, Wease said. The problem with medical therapy, though, is that it's designed for short-term use, he added.
"I meet people in my office who have been on medication for 15 to 20 years because they never sought another alternative," he said.
Until recently, surgical alternatives have ranged from open surgery to a laparoscopic procedure performed through small incisions. With Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, though, there is a much better option.
"The TIF procedure is done entirely through the mouth with no incision," Wease said. It involves taking the upper part of the stomach and wrapping it around the esophagus to recreate tissue valve, he added.
The TIF procedure is performed under general anesthesia and generally takes an hour or so. The EsophX device and an endoscope are introduced through the patient's mouth and advanced into the esophagus. Using visualization provided by the endoscope, the surgeon uses the EsophX device to reconstruct the anti-reflux valve by wrapping the stomach's fundus around the distal esophagus and securing it with fasteners. Recovery is typically three to seven days. Wease said the procedure is typically done on a Friday and the patient typically returns to work on Monday. The procedure is permanent once it's done, he added.
The main benefit to having this procedure done is for the patient to be off medications for chronic heartburn, Wease said. All of the medications have the side effect of osteoporosis, he added, and if those are taken with certain heart medications, the heart medications can be rendered inactive.
"Eighty-five percent of patients are completely off medications within two weeks after the procedure and are symptom-free after three years," Wease said. Additionally, the complication rate is almost unheard of with this procedure, since there is only one way to do it and each physician is trained the same way, he added.
Some people are not candidates for the TIF procedure, though, Wease noted, like obese people or children. People need to have a series of tests done to make sure they're candidates for the procedure and will benefit from it, he added.
While the TIF procedure is a new addition to Trinity Health, Wease has experience performing it while at his previous hospital in Michigan. Patients who have had the procedure done have been extremely satisfied, Wease said. Most of the complaints are from people not following post-procedure instructions, he added. "People have to follow a diet plan for a month after the procedure and then they can eat what they want after that. Most people comply with the diet, though."
Wease said he wants people to know that this procedure is now available at Trinity Health and that it works. "Recovery is short, pain is minimal, and the results are the equivalent to the Gold Standard surgical procedure," he said.
"What I tell patients is that with TIF we can't say that it will 100 percent eliminate one's chances of having heartburn again, but it can significantly improve your quality of life. Wherever you sit on the scale of discomfort, this can enable you to be 85 percent better."
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In short: Excellent fun over hills and through mudDate of review: October 24, 2005
In short: Second time and should the devil return, I'll be there!In full: I'm beginning to see the challenge of this. A different route each year, no mile markers and no idea where the end or the middle is. The uncertainty is hell! There was less mud and fewer hill of hell this year, which was nice - but if only I'd known at the start. I paced myself too much expecting last year's nightmare ending.Good run though, and good atmosphere.Date of review: October 24, 2005
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In short: An excellent and professionally organised race. Knackering hills & deep runner swallowing bogs!. A great laugh, and this is from a 'softy road runner'! I can't recomend this enough!!!!!!! Date of review: October 23, 2005
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In short: That hot bath never felt betterIn full: Never felt so exhausted after a race. I am still knackered 6 hours later. Really enjoyed myself though. 'The Wetlands' were a bit different. Up to my neck in mud after stumbling whilst wading through waist deep mud. I am now tending to agree with work mates who think I am mad !Date of review: October 23, 2005
In short: 2nd year another great AND a bit tougher race MUDIn full: Great race, More mud this year, more hills in the middle section. Pretty knackering.Start needs to be better organised with a gap in the pen at the back for people to file into. Pushing people in at the front of the line didn't work. That aside a well organised and well marketed run. Certainly harder this year warranting the HELLRUNNER title.The amount of mud in the shower was unbelievable. I hope the Persil in the goody bag works on the runner who ran round in his badminton kit (including racket).Date of review: October 23, 2005
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I did an hour and a half podcast yesterday with Liberty Pundit's Clyde Middleton. It was a blast. It was a very wide ranging discussion covering all sorts of topics of interest in politics and beyond. My thanks to Clyde for the exceptional experience. That was my first shot at a show that long and he made it seem easy.
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Adam Schefter reported that Tampa Bay also signed free agent linebacker Jonathan Casillas from the New Orleans Saints.
Schefter said the deal is a one-year deal worth up to $3 million.
Casillas signed a one-year deal with the Saints last year but with the team switching to a 3-4 defense, he became expendable.
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Allardyce has Diame fears
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce fears the club could struggle to hold on to in-form midfielder Mohamed Diame.
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Diame, 25, has impressed at Upton Park since completing a free transfer from Wigan after running down his contract at the DW Stadium.
The Senegal international is reportedly attracting attention from a number of clubs and, although Allardyce refused to discuss a potential release clause in Diame's contract, Hammers co-chairman David Gold confirmed the fact on Twitter.
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"Diame does have a release clause in his three-year contract. He joined us from Wigan on a free transfer," he wrote.
Allardyce would not be drawn on the speculation regarding the finer details of Diame's agreement, but did admit a big offer would leave the club "powerless" to stop him leaving.
"I don't disclose players' contracts publicly - there's always a situation where you're powerless to keep a player because of the size of the price," he said. "You can't turn it down - the chairman says, 'Look, we can't turn that down, Sam - we've got to move him on'."
With the January transfer window approaching, Allardyce compared Diame's situation to that of Swansea's Michu, who has also been linked with a host of clubs after his goalscoring exploits for Michael Laudrup's Swans.
He said: "I think there's always a chance that you lose football players when they start getting attention - because everybody is searching for better players.
"I'm listening to Mr Laudrup about how desperately they don't want Michu to go because January is nearly here and the rumours are starting again.
"All the agents are ringing you up and telling you that such a club is after this, and such a transfer is here and that club wants this player."
Diame's summer arrival was relatively low key at Upton Park in comparison to the club-record fee West Ham splashed out on England winger Matt Jarvis and the loan signing of £35million Liverpool forward Andy Carroll.
But Allardyce revealed the Reds had also been looking to make a move for Diame - something which convinced the former Blackburn boss he was signing a good player.
"I spoke to (former Liverpool manager) Kenny (Dalglish) about it - for me it just sort of made me feel so much better than I'd already felt when I signed him," he said.
"When you speak to Kenny and he says, 'yes, we were going to take him,' it gives you that little bit more these days, signing players on. It's a huge task in terms of what you have to go through and that process and then when you've done it you've got somebody of Kenny's experience backing up what your judgement is."
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The term "tipping point" is defined as the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change.
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There is an alarming message in a major new report on climate change, a draft of which the New York Times obtained on Tuesday.�The United Nations� Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of leading scientists who review the latest and best available research, say we are dangerously close to the day when it will no longer be possible to limit global warming to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2.0 degrees Celsius) by mid-century�something that world leaders have pledged to do.
Of course, the pledge might already be delusional, given that countries continue to burn fossil fuels at an unprecedented rate. In the first decade of the twenty-first century, emissions grew at 2.2 percent per year. That�s nearly twice as much as they increased in the three decades that preceded it. And it�s no secret why. While emissions have been slowing in industrialized countries, that hasn�t offset the growth in emissions from China and India. The report also finds companies and countries are sitting on four times more of the fossil fuels than the world should be burning if it reasonably expects to keep the worst of global warming at bay. In other words, countries will have the opportunity to fill the atmosphere with way too many greenhouse gases�the question is whether they can somehow resist the temptation.


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By IVAN PENN
Published May 21, 2007
OLDSMAR - It's 7 a.m. and Debbie Cmar and her husband, Al Montes, are scrambling. Cmar will take their cats, Libby and Bobby Socks, to the vet. Montes will watch their two children. This is the dance the couple performs almost weekly now as the preservation of their cats controls the rhythm of their lives.
If it's not trips to the vet, it's the nightly ritual of injecting a feeding tube intravenously into the animals. Without the daily fluid pack that hangs above the laundry room dryer, Libby faces certain death.
Two of their four cats already have died. All four have suffered kidney disease their veterinarian attributes to contaminated pet food.
The food, Nutro Max Gourmet Classics, did not appear at first on the ever-growing national recall list, and Cmar thought all was well. But then Nutro Max's manufacturer issued a recall, and Gourmet Classics joined hundreds of other products being blamed for the illness and deaths of thousands of cats and dogs nationwide.
Cmar (pronounced Smar) has spent almost $10,000 trying to save Libby and her family's three other cats. Cmar, who runs a small business from home, charged much of it to her Visa card.
As bills mount, she finds herself at a crossroads: continue spending thousands to save Libby? Or does that just prolong the animal's suffering?
"I'm an anxiety-ridden mess," says Cmar, as she weighs the financial issues and the concern that her 4-year-old son, Matthew, and 1-year-old daughter, Maudaline, won't understand the continued loss of their pets.
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By 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Montes has loaded the carriers in the back seat of his wife's car for a short trip to Safety Harbor.
In the middle of the crush of activity, he notices that Libby's demeanor has changed over the weeks.
"She was the more dominant in the house," he says. "Now she's like, 'Whatever. "
Dashing through traffic lights and back roads, Cmar arrives at the Animal Hospital of Northwood, just after the doors open.
She drops the cats off and leaves. But she can't drop off the relentless anxiety she feels awaiting the vet's report.
While Cmar has had a heart for all of her cats, 7-year-old Libby is unique.
Cmar and Montes picked up the three-legged, white-and-brown domestic from PetSmart after she was abandoned. Libby always had been the most playful.
Two of the family's other cats, Petunia, an 11-year-old Siamese, and 16-year-old Princess, a Persian, died April 18 and 19 after their kidneys failed. Since then, Libby's been trying to make it.
It's 8 a.m. when Dr. Don Woodman arrives. Libby and Bobby Socks, a short-haired domestic, are first on his list.
Bobby Socks appears fine. But Libby has lost 2 pounds in about a week, down to 7 pounds, 15 ounces. A year ago, she was more than 10 pounds.
Woodman concludes the family's cats clearly suffer from contaminated pet food.
"The Cmar's case is basically a slam dunk," Woodman says. "We had four cats in the same house that had kidney disease at the same time. It's a heartbreaking case."
Concern about the nation's pet food supply arose in March after it was determined that a chemical used to make plastics, called melamine, was found in countless dog and cat mixes. It was added to pet food because it appears to bolster protein content, but it is harmful to the animals' kidneys.
Woodman's assistants, Collette Clarke and Lisa Lombardi, draw blood from Libby's and Bobby Socks' throats to see how their kidneys are fairing.
The cats are caged, again, until Montes picks them up about noon.
It will be about 18 hours before all the test results are ready. The doctor cautions Montes that if the prognosis isn't good, Libby might need 24-hour care, which could cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more.
John Canel, of Nutro Products Inc.'s customer service department, says pet owners who believe his company's food may have poisoned their animal should file a claim. Nutro Products' insurance company will reimburse costs for substantiated claims.
Cmar, who has filed a claim, said the company has been helpful. She's still waiting to see whether she will be reimbursed.
Meanwhile, she's fighting another battle -- her own feelings of guilt.
"I stay sick to my stomach," Cmar says. "We were feeding them direct poison. Even though you know you didn't mean to, it's hard. It's hard to shake it off."
Just after 6 p.m. Thursday, Cmar checks her home voice mail. She missed a call from the animal hospital.
The message: Libby has developed anemia. But the phone message doesn't have many details.
Cmar's imagination runs wild: What does it mean? Maybe Libby won't need the 24-hour care. With the vet's office closed for the evening, she has to keep wondering until morning.
Just after 11 a.m. Friday, a fax comes in from the vet's office with Libby's test results.
Her red blood count is low. But there is no apparent immediate need for 24-hour care.
They'll have to see whether Libby can produce enough red blood cells on her own. In other words, more waiting for Cmar; she's down.
Later Friday, she's up: The vet tells her that Libby's vital signs have improved, and he doesn't need to see the cat for two weeks.
"This is what I'm talking about: it's like a roller coaster," she says. "It's just enough to drive you bananas."
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Local economic boost? Michigan DNR looks to join forces with communities
ESCANABA – The Department of Natural Resources is not only concerned about the management of natural resources in the state, the agency also seeks to be a partner in economic development in local communities.
That was the message brought before the joint governmental meeting at Escanaba City Hall on Wednesday when DNR representative Stacy Haughey addressed the group. She is the U.P. regional coordinator for the DNR.
Haughey outlined the DNR's various programs which boost Michigan's economy including trust funds, grants, and the state's trail systems.
"Trails are one of our top priorities for our department," Haughey told the municipal leaders attending the monthly meeting.
There are 3,516 miles of off-road vehicle trails in Michigan including 1,079 miles which are in the U.P., she said.
In addition, there are 6,407 miles of snowmobile trails statewide.
There are 1,180 miles of other trailways used for various recreational purposes. There are 900 miles of state park and recreation area trails, 560 miles of state forest pathways, and 59 miles of state game area trails.
Haughey mentioned a local trail from Escanaba to Hermansville that has been years in the making. Officials are deciding on the uses for the proposed trail and looking to finalize the project design.
The state is also looking at developing a proposal for a water trail along Lake Michigan, noted Lloyd Matthes, executive director of the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD).
"I think there's fantastic potential," he said. "It's worth looking at. It's strictly up to the communities."
Surveys are currently being sent to units of government and other agencies to inform them of the water trail plan and ask local officials if such a program would benefit their community. The municipalities are also being questioned if they would pay for half of a grant to develop the project in their areas, said Matthes.
"A water trail consists of a series of proximate access points that offer public amenities like parking, picnic areas, restrooms, way-finding signs, and camping," he explained further in an e-mail.
"A complete water trail allows a boater to navigate a river or lake with regular access to restrooms, emergency landings, and camping," he added.
The water trail plan is being promoted by the DNR and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, said Matthes.
In addition to the different trails being maintained and developed in the state, Haughey said the DNR's trust fund and grant programs also help to improve the economy of local communities.
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund began in 1976. The program provides monies to local governments and the DNR to buy land or purchase rights to land for public recreation or land protection. The fund is also used to develop land for public outdoor recreation.
In rural areas, schools may be eligible for recreational grants, said Haughey.
The trust fund program contributed $1.4 million to projects in Delta County from 1976-2011. Schoolcraft County received $514,000 and Menominee County received $755,200 in the same time period.
Haughey also updated the community leaders on the DNR's Recreation Passport which can be purchased for $10 when residents renew their vehicle licenses.
Like the former state park sticker, the passport allows entrance into state parks and recreational areas and also offers discounts and other perks from local businesses, explained Haughey.
Another topic Haughey briefly addressed Wednesday included the bill which recently passed in the state to make wolves a game species. The Natural Resources Commission will develop the wolf hunting season, she said, adding there are about 700 wolves in the U.P., mostly in the western end.


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Diagnosis of hormonal disorder in women during sexual maturation (program ID: 116361)
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Known only from central and southern Kenya, south-eastern Uganda, and from the Udzungwa Mountains (900 km to the south) in Tanzania (Van Rompaey and Kingdon in press). The Tanzanian population seems to be highly localized: camera-trapping conducted over three years in 76 sites throughout the Udzungwa Mountains recorded Jackson's mongoose in only five sites, all within Matundu Forest (De Luca and Rovero 2006). It is possible that this species occurs in and around other massifs within the Eastern Arc Mountains, including the Ulugurus, Ngurus and Usambaras. Recorded to montane elevations in the Aberdares, Mt. Kenya and Mt Elgon up to 3,300 m asl.


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Scoreline: As the second seed at the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships, Murray beat Arnaud Clement 6-2, 6-3 and will face Richard Gasquet in the quarters.
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he is not so cute. a pity. the potential is there…..
I think helmet hair runs in the family :D. It looked best when Brad Gilbert talked him into cutting it short.
And, while you are at it, have him visit a good oral surgeon… he's be OK if his teeth were fixed.


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The Texas Constitution vests broad judicial and administrative powers in the position of county judge, who presides over a five-member Commissioners Court, which has budgetary and administrative authority over county government operations.
Although they must be well informed in the law, there is no requirement for county judges to have a formal legal education or a license to practice law. After election, however, a county judge is required to attain thirty hours of judicial education during their first year in office and sixteen hours every year thereafter in order to remain up to date regarding new laws and procedures related to their judicial responsibilities.
In Dallas County, the county judge is by statute responsible for the Truancy Courts system which hears cases regarding the Failure to Attend School and Parent Contributing to Non-Attendance policies for Dallas, Garland, Highland Park, Mesquite, Richardson independent school districts and a few charter schools. Five full-time magistrates who report to the County Judge hear these cases.
The Dallas County Judge is also responsible for the county's disaster and emergency preparedness. He has appointed a Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to manage the county's 24-hour operation.


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Snowshoeing is one of North America's fastest-growing winter sports, and British Columbia provides the requisite trails, powder and pristine winter scenery.
Today's snowshoes are easily manoeuvrable, lightweight and have crampons (pointy grips on the bottom to climb up or down hills), making it a simple winter sport for families seeking a fresh air activity, adventurers wanting a cardio workout, or outdoor lovers desiring snow-muffled silence.
Wander trails at a relaxed pace, pick out wildlife tracks in the snow or admire huge old-growth trees while crunching along a well-marked snowshoe loop or floating atop fresh powder. Or, go a little faster – BC is home to the Yeti, a popular snowshoe running event and Canada's first mountain snowshoe series.
While there are many trail networks for self-guided snowshoe treks, there are also guided options. Join a snowshoe tour to explore a new area, to learn about local wildlife and history, or to enjoy an evening adventure that ends with hot chocolate or fondue.
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Vancouver Island: Trails that meander from Mount Washington Ski Resort into vast Strathcona Provincial Park.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains: Snowy North Shore mountain treks ending with fondue dinners, spectacular backcountry in Manning Park, and trails set in the site of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Thompson Okanagan: Wilderness snowshoeing in remote Wells Gray Provincial Park as well as five ski resorts with family friendly trails and snowshoeing tours.
Kootenay Rockies: Five ski resorts set in majestic Rocky Mountains scenery with snowshoeing tours and mountain towns to explore.
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast: Snowshoeing trails that run through historic gold-rush areas and Barkerville Historic Town.
Northern British Columbia: Stunning landscapes, plentiful snow and trails for all levels of snowshoeing.
Whistler: Picturesque trails at Lost Lake and in the Callaghan Valley, with world class amenities at Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort.
Vancouver: Old growth trees and stunning views on trails at three ski areas all less than an hour from downtown Vancouver.
Cypress Mountain's 10km/6mi snowshoe trail network is situated less than an hour from Vancouver, so it's a local favourite. Trek to the peak of Hollyburn Mountain in Cypress Provincial Park and be rewarded with a 360° view of mountaintops, Burrard Inlet and the city.
At Manning Provincial Park in Vancouver, Coast & Mountains, try Lightning Lake Loop, an easy, flat, 9km/5.5mi trail that circles a snow-covered lake.
Approximately 12km/7mi of well-marked, tree-lined routes are just a short walk from bustling Whistler Village at Lost Lake Park in Whistler. In the nearby Callaghan Valley, the designated snowshoeing trails of Whistler Olympic Park and Callaghan Country form a roughly 25km/16mi network, all complemented by a spectacular 1,021-square-metre/11,000-square-foot day lodge.
Yoho National Park, in the Kootenay Rockies, offers a variety of backcountry routes including one leading to icy Wapta Falls.
Many British Columbia ski resorts have snowshoe trails and offer guided tours.
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My recipe has evolved somewhat since the posting you referenced. I no longer use sugar, which I had thought was necessary for a long cool rise. I now use only 3/4 tsp ADY and cool the dough for 2.5 days. I use an even 1/2 tsp of salt. Various process changes mean that I typically only use about 1/4 cup of kneading flour, consequently I only use 3 tbs of VWG.I have now found that, if kneading whole wheat by hand, one should knead at least 15 minutes. You never get to a window pane. I suppose kneading by machine could be done in less time. Also, I now add the salt during kneading.If using ADY, it should be hydrated 5-15 minutes at 105-110°F. For a same-day pizza, heat all 10oz of water and use 2 tsp yeast. For a long cool rise, only heat 2 of the 10oz of water and use less yeast.
I am trying to find the new Conagra Ultragrain or ADM Kansas Diamond flour, which is an extremely fine grind of hard WWW.


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There are two statutes in Alberta that deal with issues relating to the care of children when parents (or guardians) do not live together. These are the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act.
What's the difference between parenting and custody?
There really is not a whole lot of difference – these are both words to describe the arrangements parents come to when they don't live together and have to share the responsibilities of raising the children.
Custody and access are the older terms, and are still found in the Divorce Act. A parent with custody has the rights and responsibilities for the child. A parent with only access has just "visiting rights". Many parents will share the custodial rights in a joint custody arrangement, or by an order giving the access parent extra rights.
Parenting is a newer term in the Alberta Family Law Act, and applies to arrangements between guardians. A parenting order or agreement will set out all the decisions that need to be made for a child and say whether the decision is made by one guardians or both. It will then set out how the child's time will be divided between the guardians.
Contact is the term used when a parent who is not a guardian, or if a third party wants to see the children. A person with a contact order would have no decision making powers or responsibilities with respect to the child.
If you are the sole guardian of a child, you do not need a parenting or custody order, but you may want an order saying that you are the sole guardian. If the child has another biological parent, then that parent may or may not be a guardian. Click here to find out Is My Ex a Guardian?
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For some kinds of applications, and in some parts of the province, you must come to a Family Justice Services office for an Intake appointment. At that appointment, we will screen for family violence, talk about options with you, answer any general legal questions that you may have and go through the court forms with you.


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Successful Bass Fishing – Some Tips To Ensure Success
Bass hunting is a very common and popular type of fishing. Majority of bass fishing are found in both freshwater and saltwater. They are also available through ponds, lakes, reservoirs, and creeks. Once you have the basics that regard to the conditions and locations where bass are most likely to be, then you stand a good chance when fishing for them. Read more »


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by Anton Shilov
Garmin Limited and Asustek Computer on Wednesday announced a strategic alliance that will leverage the companies' navigation and mobile telephony expertise to design, manufacture and distribute co-branded location-centric mobile phones. Garmin and Asus have already begun joint development on a diverse mobile phone product line, which will be known as the Garmin-Asus nüvifone series.
All Garmin-Asus nüvifone devices will continue the product vision of the original nüvifone and will be LBS-centric (location-based life) devices that seamlessly connect, communicate and navigate. The original Garmin nüvifone that was announced in 2008 will be re-branded as the Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60. The Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60 is expected to be released in the first half of 2009, and additional information about the Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60 will be released at the Mobile World Congress trade show already this month.
"We've been working with Asus for over one year on the initial nüvifone that was announced in 2008 on the basis of an ODM relationship. Learning from this experience, we concluded that by leveraging and combining our respective industry-leading areas of expertise at a higher level, we will be able not only to significantly expand our product line, but also to shorten our product development time. We believe that through this strategic alliance we are uniquely positioned to deliver the world's best integrated and most compelling GPS-enabled mobile devices," said Dr. Min Kao, chairman and CEO of Garmin.
Garmin-Asus nüvifone series will offer the same turn-by-turn, voice-prompted navigation features found on high-end Garmin portable navigation devices (PND). It has preloaded maps and millions of points of interest that allow drivers to quickly find a specific street address, establishment's name or search for a destination by category. In addition, the nüvifone includes quick access to online points of interest through Internet enabled local search.
It remains to be seen what happens to Asustek's own-brand smartphones that the company has been shipping for many years now.
"This alliance allows Asus and Garmin to seamlessly combine the strengths of both companies to offer market leading mobile phone solutions that are of the best design and highest quality. Asus and Garmin both believe strongly in the continuous investment of R&D resources to unfailingly provide leading-edge innovations to people and businesses," said Jonney Shih, chief executive of Asustek Computer.


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oobujoobu1971 wrote:I didn't know about those performances of it!
Anyway, I guess you're aware of the 8 hour long "McCartney on McCartney" radio series done for BBC Radio 1, interviews by DJ Mike Reed, broadcast in Spring 1989? I've had a listen to the start of Episode 1 this evening and he does indeed play "I Lost My Little Girl" during that.
About 8 or 9 years ago, I was at a charity quiz which was being hosted by Mike Reed. I got chatting to him after the event, and I was telling him how that radio series was one of great affection for me, how I listened to it over and over again at the time (I even took all 8 episodes with me on cassette on a holiday abroad with my then girlfriend and listened to them constantly on my Walkman for 2 weeks, she dumped me when we got home! ), and he told me a story of when Paul picked up his guitar and started playing that song (which you can hear about 7 and a half minutes in to the first episode), one of the sound engineers the other side of the studio glass screen, who was a massive Beatles fan, immediately realised the significance of what Paul was playing, and started to jump up and down with his arms in the air, and was screaming "HE'S PLAYING I LOST MY LITTLE GIRL, HE'S NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE!!!!!!" and was apparently a bit of an emotional wreck for a while afterwards!
Not the greatest story in hindsight, but I was glad to have been told something first hand that I don't think was "out there in the public" before. Which reminds me, I've another story for fans of The Rutles and George H that was told to me first hand which isn't public knowledge as far as I know, maybe I'll tell that one next!
Very nice!! Thanks for sharing! Again to my knowledge, the last time Paul played it was in Liverpool, 2003.
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Sheriff's deputy killed in shooting incident identified
Gun bills drawing a crowd
The North Dakota Senate expects a big crowd this week when it discusses several gun-rights bills, and for good reason.
One measure to be considered would allow a concealed-carry permit holder to carry a gun at public gatherings, schools and churches if officials from those locations allow it and the proper law enforcement agencies are notified. Another measure would allow people to have a gun in public during a declared state of emergency, and give gun owners the right to sue if the government tries to confiscate weapons or ammunition during the emergency. The bills have already been passed by the House.
The number of concealed weapons permits in North Dakota has quadrupled in the past 10 years, to a total of more than 22,000. The State Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports it issued 12,614 concealed carry permits in 2012, a dramatic jump from the 5,634 issued in 2011.
Legislation allowing concealed weapons in schools with permission also includes another issue:?School boards would be able to discuss in secret whether to approve requests to carry concealed weapons, rather than having that discussion during an open meeting. That's unacceptable in a state that prides itself on having a history of strong open record and open meeting laws. The public has the right to know if a public school approves or rejects a policy allowing concealed weapons on school property. Even if the bill is approved, the language allowing discussion in secret should be removed.
As the state and its residents contend with exploding population growth and the accompanying change in crime rates, gun rights are going to continue to be hot topics at the Legislature. We look forward to the debate this week in?Bismarck.


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Addressing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities has emerged as a significant foreign policy issue, and one that I've stood behind as an Olympian, a board member of the Special Olympics, and now, as a Senior Advisor for the State Department. As a former competitor, I know the difficulties that athletes with disabilities face when competing at the international level. Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a Google+ Hangout with four Paralympians, Emily Hoskins, Renee Tyler, Stephanie Wheeler, and Eric Hightower, who have represented the United States at various events around the world. Their experiences highlight not only the difficulties in competing, but also the obstacles people have overcome in their daily lives.
During our conversation, Emily shared with us a time when she travelled overseas, and was followed by a stranger in awe of perhaps seeing for the first time a wheelchair user navigate the streets! All countries should recognize the need to provide access, opportunity, inclusion, and full participation of people with disabilities on an equal basis with others.
Through watching the Paralympics and Special Olympics World Games, I've seen first-hand the power of sports to change people's perceptions of the capacity and contributions of athletes with disabilities.
Protecting and promoting the rights of people with disabilities is a core part of America's foreign policy. Disability inclusion promotes social stability, economic development, and democratic principles. As you view the Hangout or read through the transcript, you see that these athletes have become leaders in their fields. At the State Department, we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people in all of our exchange programs, to ensure that participants have the opportunity to learn from each other and from our experience here in the United States. State Department exchanges pair disability advocates from around the world with U.S. organizations and experts, to create lasting relationships and real solutions to improve access and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
By working together with disability advocates from every region of the world, all of us will be stronger and more knowledgeable.
About the Author: Michelle Kwan serves as a senior advisor in the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.


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Nanoscale Measurements of Glass Transition Temperature and Temperature-Dependent Mechanical Properties in Polymers
M.P. Nikiforov, S. Jesse, L.T. Germinario (CNMS user, Eastman Chemical
and S.V. Kalinin
We report a novel method for local measurements of glass transition temperatures and the temperature dependence of elastic and loss moduli of polymeric materials. The combination of Anasys Instruments' heated tip technology, ORNL-developed band excitation scanning probe microscopy, and a "freeze-in" thermal profile technique allows quantitative thermomechanical measurements at high spatial resolution on the order of ~100 nm.
Here, we developed an experimental approach for local thermomechanical probing that reproducibly tracks changes in the mechanical properties of polymeric materials based on a combination of band excitation and thermal analysis (BE-TA). Band excitation allows unambiguous determination of the cantilever response amplitude, resonance frequency, and Q-factor, from which mechanical properties and dissipation at the tip-surface junction can be extracted.
In the first variant of the BE-TA method, we developed a procedure that combines atomic force acoustic microscopy and band excitation detection. As a result, this methodology can detect changes in resonance frequency and tip-surface dissipation of a mechanically vibrated sample using a heated tip probe (Fig. 1A). The second approach is based on sending the excitation signal to the heated tip itself while simultaneously measuring the frequency and amplitude response of the oscillations induced by thermal expansion of the material beneath the tip (Fig. 1B). We further developed an experimental protocol that maintains a constant tip/surface pressure and reproducible contact area during a temperature sweep. Control of these parameters is a necessary precondition for quantitative data analysis. Both of these techniques were used to measure the local glass transition and mechanical properties of PET at the nanoscale. This method is now being further developed to allow spatially resolved nanoscale mapping of the thermomechanical properties.
Polymer thin films and ordered copolymers with thickness in the range of a hundred nanometers are extensively used in many applications such as protective and optical coatings, barrier layers, drug release control, solar cells, and OLEDs. At these dimensions, spatial confinement effects may result in significant deviations in mechanical and thermal properties from those of the bulk. Specifically, Young's modulus as well as the softening temperature of thin polymer layers is of paramount importance for understanding the mechanical stability and functionality of these layers.
The BE-TA method differs in several important ways from previous methods and overcomes many of the shortcomings that have plagued earlier techniques. The most important difference derives from the fact that BE measures changes in the dynamic response of the system, not the slow, melt-induced, plastic deformation at the basis of conventional LTA. Therefore, the onset of phase change can be detected prior to significant damage (i.e. a ~100nm indentation cavity) to the surface permitting high-resolution, non-destructive mapping of thermo-mechanical properties. In addition, because we have shifted our data collection to high-frequency channels, we have made available the low-frequency regime to control force applied by the tip to the surface and thus maintain a constant tip-surface contact area enabling far more quantitative measurements.
Research at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences supported by the Scientific User Facilities Division, BES, U.S. Department of Energy.
S. Jesse, M. P. Nikiforov, L. T. Germinario, and S. V. Kalinin, "Local Thermomechanical Characterization of Phase Transitions using Band Excitation Atomic Force Acoustic Microscopy with Heated Probe," Appl. Phys. Lett. 93, 073104, (2008).
Fig. 1. Schematics of the atomic force acoustic microscopy (AFAM) (A) and tip heat wave (B) experimental techniques. Amplitude and quality factors of the tip oscillations are presented as a function of temperature for AFAM (C) and tip heat wave (D). The glass transition of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer is clearly seen with both techniques despite the difference in the contrast formation mechanism. The hysteresis curve in the data (C) appears due to re-crystallization of PET, thus, AFAM allows studying the re-crystallization mechanism in polymers.


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With all the post-game analysis of the political logjam that caused Gov. Tom Corbett's agenda to crumble at the 11th hour, there is little talk of the substance of those three proposals that failed.
Is it not possible that they failed because of inherent weaknesses in their enabling legislation? Let us conjecture that if the plans to reform the state's pension system, privatize wine and liquor sales and loosen beer regulations, and provide more money to fix a crumbling transportation system had been nonpareil in their construction, they would have had no problem sailing through a legislature whose majority shares its party affiliation with the chief executive architect of the agenda.
In fact, each was fraught with problems.
The pension proposal suffered from constitutional questions from the beginning, and nothing the lawmakers could do would solve that problem without gutting the keystone of the proposal.
The booze bill, ostensibly a swing for the fence to private enterprise, ignored the realities of commerce. It made no provision for the hundreds of private entrepreneurs who have built their beer businesses over two or three generations, playing by the rules the state had set, only to watch its political representatives pull the rug out from under them with no time and little resources to adjust. At the same time, thousands of state workers looked glumly forward to losing their jobs.
There should be a rule in lawmaking that follows the medical dictum: First, do no harm.
The transportation initiative was another grand plan aimed at the state's crumbling roads and bridges. While we won't argue with the goal – the state's roads and bridges are sorely needy – the grand plan came with a grand price tag that would have forced the governor's Republican flock to return home and try to explain to their conservative constituents why they voted for a significant increase in gasoline taxes.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (835 votes).
In short: Loved itIn full: I really enjoyed the race, despite the weather. I was really pleased as I achieved my target time and in general the wave system seemed to work better than many races. I started in Orange C and didn't get too badly held up. Having said that there were still many over ambitious runners in the Orange wave and quite a few white wave runners appearing in the starting line up. The only other issue I had, was if people are being constantly overtaken, or walking, please move to the side of the road - or don't tut when people plough into you or barge past you! It may be a 'fun run' to some people, but to many it is a serious PB hunting ground.That said I will absolutely do it again!Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: Great first 'Big' race, shame about the weatherIn full: This was my first 'Big' race (previous max was a 10k) and it was truely Great. The route was varied from the coast, through the dock area and out into the town and back, with some really good support along the way. The start was, given the number of people, surprisingly good and smooth, even though I was near the back of the last wave to go. There was enough water stations, if not enough people manning them at times. All in all, my only negative from this race was the lack of signs at the finish telling you where things were, I managed to wander aimlessly around for about 5 minutes after collecting my goody bag looking for the charity tent area. But by then, nothing could dampen my spirits and I will be back!Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: Same old GSR !In full: Got to Portsmouth at 09:00 to find the normal GSR weather, hosing it down and blowing a gale ! However, running on the sea front in late October should we really be surprised ? Weather eased off for the race, which was a marked improvement over last year, but perhaps an earlier date should be looked at given the number of people attending (running and spectating). Great support as always, and the multi-wave start help get everyone running in the slightly tight and twisty first mile, though, as noted already, having started in Orange wave C should I really have been overtaking people from waves A and B within 1.5 miles ? Still, a good race for beginners and those seeking a PB alike.Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: A good first 10 miler to do bit disappointed about being at the backIn full: This was my first 10 mile race and enjoyed the experience BUT being a "beginner" i was allocated Green wave C and spent the whole race dodging slower runners and even passing White and Orange numbers on my way round. I stated i was aiming to run it in 90 minutes but i don't think they took any notice of that and my time of 94 minutes would have been a lot faster had i been in a higher grouping.Did really enjoy the race and a fast course convinced me to come back and do it again at a faster time!Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: Fast but let down in key areasIn full: 2 things let this down:1. The Mile markers were way out, which was annoying as I was using this as a good race to test my marathon training pace.2. They messed up the allocation of waves. I don't think people were overly ambitious in their finish times; I think something went wrong with the system. My girlfriend should have been allocated with her sister in the White wave, but ended up with me in the Orange wave. I know a few other people this happened to.Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: Great Race, shame so many people in orange wave slowed the startIn full: Great race, althought cold and wet at the start. Difficult to hear "mr motivator" as he led the warm up as there was a separate tannoy system to introduce the elite athletes. The race organisers really need to be more strict about who enters the orange wave - I was aiming for a sub 70 minute run - but spent first 2 miles weaving through MUCH slower runners which meant I was 4 minutes outside my PB. Other than this it was a great run - althought the weather in the last few years has put a dampner on it! Perhaps they need to make the run two weeks earlier?Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: Excellent support transforms this race from a dull, rainy 10 miles into an event worth doing In full: Whilst I very much enjoyed this race again I have to agree with the comments on the wave start - I was bumped down to white A this year which was fine but within a mile I was coming across obviously unfit people struggling with Orange numbers. This must be so annoying for them being passed constantly and for faster runners weaving to get past them. Actually rather liked the rain this year and not so blowy on the final stretch and will definately be back for more next year but it would be nice to think that the Great Run peeps will start to listen to the runners and keep this race on the list for faster runners.Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: Great Flat, Fast RaceIn full: I have completed this race 5 times now and have always enjoyed it. Okay getting in and out the city by car can take a bit of time but other than that I think that it is a fantastic course. There is very little in the way of undulations meaning that it's has great potential for a PB and is a good 10 miler for 1st time runners over this distance. Despite the rain and wind over the last 3 years there is always a fantastic amount of support for the runners, so full credit to the locals and spectators.Though I do have to agree with some of the previous posts about people being a bit over ambitious with their entry time. I can understand about people wanting to enjoy the moment though it is a little frustrating coming across a line of 3 people walking within the first mile.Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: started in 1500th, finished 290th after usual first mile slalom!! In full: Last year I finished in 321st position, this year I finished in 290th so why do I have to start in orange B behind 1500 runners of extremely mixed ability. Dodging around all of the people who must have lied about their expected time added over a minute to my first mile and so stuffed up my chances of a pb. Date of review: October 28, 2008
In short: First run in such a large organised event. Impressed by the smoothness of the whole set-upIn full: Only disappointing aspect was the grading in the wave start. Are runners too optimistic of their finish times or is it an admin error? Some runners in white wave C were walking at 1 mile, even more at 2, thus holding everyone else up. Took first 4 miles to get past slower runners. If I do it again, I will definitley look to go up a wave.Date of review: October 28, 2008
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Great lock and cable. It helps make the bike more secure. We usually travel in pairs, so this combo and another ULock work great. Just trying to make the bikes less desirable to steal.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I'm a firm believer in Kryptonite so I thought I could get away with a cheaper lock in their line for my beater bike. The keys and/or mechanism didn't work right on the Series 2 lock I received. It was notchy and worked maybe 30% of the time. I thought I was going to snap the key off every time. To Kryptonite's credit I sent it back to them directly with my Nashbar receipt and they let me upgrade (with me paying the difference). Lost the value but I have a much better lock now.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Good, but unwieldy
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This is a very versatile lock system, but the cable is unwieldy. It takes some time to figure out how to mount and to pack it properly so that it doesn't get in the way of pedaling. Give yourself a break in period of a couple of weeks if you get this lock.
Feel more save to park my bike now.
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It swings on the mounting bracket. But a strap will solve the problem.Good for bike commuters. I use it to go around college, work, running errands.
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Great lock short cable.
By EzE
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Brought it for its high level of security and quality which I recommand and are there, but the cable was long enough only too lock ONE bike from the front wheel to the back wheel. The lock itself barely fits the bike and a regular street post. I would not try to lock more than one bike with this item.
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Does the job
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I rarely leave my bike unattended outdoors for long. When I do, I keep it in sight. However, I live in a high-theft area, and neighbors have lost bikes in the time it took to pay for a newspaper. I feel that just having the bike locked properly with a Kryptonite lock is going to be enough of a deterrent to make most thieves move on.The price for both lock and cable could not be beat. I searched the web thoroughly before buying - and the same lock is $40 at my neighborhood bike store, without the cable. The lock is easy to use and the key works smoothly.On the downside, the lock is heavy. Maybe 4-5 pounds. (You'll feel it on the hills.) And the mount clip just barely fits. The instructions show three mounting positions. But under the seat doesn't work for me because I'm 5'5", and I don't raise my seat high enough for clearance. Plus, my bike is made such that the triangle formed by the top tube, down tube, and seat tube is fairly compressed. The only way mount clip and lock fit inside the triangle is to mount it hanging down from the top tube, and it just barely fits. The lock is squeezed against the down tube, and I can already tell it is going scratch it. But better a scratched bike than a disappeared one, right?If you intend to mount your lock, I'd measure the triangle formed by the tubes first to make sure there's clearance for the lock and the mount clip. The mount clip adds 4 inches.
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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, along with more than 22,000 alumni from 12 different countries, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program.
Each year, the FLEX program brings students from Eurasia to the United States. They spend a year living with an American host family, attending an American high school, and getting involved in their host community.
Started in 1993 by Senator William Bradley and Congressman James Leach, the scholarship program was designed with their conviction that, "The best way to ensure long-lasting peace and understanding between the U.S. and Eurasia is to enable young people to learn about democracy firsthand through experiencing it."
Today, online and in-person here at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, along with our partner American Councils, U.S. placement organizations, and our embassies and consulates around the world, we are celebrating the start of the 20th anniversary year of this amazing program by sharing our stories, photos, and memories.
To get the celebrations started, we want to share some fun facts about the program:
- 22,000: The number of students who've participated in the FLEX program over the last 20 years.
- 793: Students who participate in the FLEX program this year.
- 1 in 50: The ratio of applicants ultimately selected for the program each year.
- 51: Number of U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) that have hosted FLEX students.
- 15-17: The age participants must be to apply for the program.
- 12: Total number of countries that have participated in the program. Current countries are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine.
- 200: FLEX students this year who've earned certificates for completing over 100 hours of volunteer service in their U.S. host communities.
- Over 1 million: Community service hours FLEX students have completed over the 20 years of the program.
We are proud of FLEX's 20 years legacy, solidifying Senator Bradley and Congressman Leach's commitment to building relationships between the United States and Eurasia.
Please join us in celebrating on Twitter using #FLEX20 or on the FLEX Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FLEXProgram.
Want to become a part of the FLEX family? Learn more about how to host a FLEX student at hosting.state.gov.
About the Author: Ambassador J. Adam Ereli serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.