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Family Values
My mother is dead, gone to her reward, and I think about her often. She used to sing "Precious Lord" while cooking grits, home-made biscuits, cheese eggs, and fried catfish. Thinking about it makes me hungry. It is a good memory. She was my mother though I entered this world through another woman's womb. She believed in God, early and late. I don't know what she thought about abortion, same-sex marriage, and the religious right, but I suppose they were subsumed under the umbrella, "Baby, people do what they have to do to sleep at night." We didn't talk about family values, the slogan, but we talked about love, the possibility, the angst, and the fruit. I am her child. I don't know what family values are, but I know what they are not.
Kenon Washington doesn't like the smell of mop water. It's the dirt and grease, but mostly it's the ammonia. Miss Petrie's Ammonia Water. It makes him sick to his stomach. Vomit. He'd like to -- right here, right now -- on the kitchen floor of JackSeafood WheelHouse Restaurant. Splat! But he can't, and it's just as well. He'd have to clean it.My momma is gone, dead to this world, and I think about her often. She loved me. She was crazy about Little Joe Morgan, the second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. She liked the way he pumped his arm before he swung the bat. It is a good memory. She wanted me -- the woman who gave me birth hunted freedom. People do what they have to do to sleep at night. My mother died a moral and principled woman, though she never used the world ethics. We didn't talk about the religious right -- or left, or abortion, or same-sex marriages. I am her child. I don't know what family values are, but I know what they are not.
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Wanted UK criminals who could not resist the chance to appear on a British television show were tricked into handing themselves in to officers, police said today.
Police said six of the Humberside region's "most wanted" people were arrested after they were invited to take part in a show to win a cash prize at the Heaven and Hell club in Hull.
But instead of fame and fortune, they were greeted by officers armed with warrants for their arrest.
The whole operation was caught on film by True North Productions and will be broadcast on MacIntyre's Big Sting in the UK.
The "contestants" were led to believe they had been chosen to take part in a show called Ladz TV.
The criminals were taken upstairs to the "Heaven" part of the club where they were offered free entertainment and games before being sent downstairs to "Hell", where officers were waiting.
Detective Superintendent Colin Andrews, of Humberside Police, said: "We used their greed to entice them into coming along in order to arrest them."
He said all of those targeted were wanted for failing to appear in court charged with a variety of offences, including driving without insurance and assault.
The program formed part of a force-wide initiative codenamed Operation Target, in which officers spent several months reviewing cases, gathering intelligence and preparing files on the force's "most wanted" people.
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ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NEW YORK, March 27, 2007�� On Saturday March 31, 2007 at 10:30 a.m., the Most Reverend William Murphy, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, will dedicate the new St. Therese of Lisieux church in Montauk.
Concelebrating the Mass with Bishop Murphy will be Bishop Emil Wcela, Auxiliary Bishop of the Eastern Vicariate of the Diocese, Monsignor Peter A. Libasci, pastor of St. Therese parish and other priests from within the diocese.
St. Therese has been in construction for the past five years and, because of its location on the easternmost tip of Long Island, has been built on a tract of land that receives a considerable amount of wind, water and salt exposure. According to Monsignor Libasci, the church has been �probably one of the most difficult to build because of its location.� The old church building succumbed to this same abuse and was closed to public use in July of 1995 and demolished in November 2002.
In June of 1999, Monsignor Libasci came to the pastorate of St. Therese and along with the parish Building Committee, renewed the effort to upgrade the parish facilities, which had deteriorated over time. The new church evokes memories of the old church building while incorporating modernizations that will make it a comfortable home for Montauk�s Catholic community.
With the ability to accommodate approximately 530 people, the new building�s two levels encompasses 20,000 gross square feet and stands as an excellent example of the Tudor-style specific to the Montauk area.
The new church has retained 26 stained glass windows, which were removed from the old church in 1989 prior to its demolition. These windows, originally installed in 1933, remain excellent renditions of the Gothic Revival style that was common to many South German and Bavarian studios of the late 19th and 20th century. In addition, two rose window frames were removed and reinstalled to complement the 35 new art glass windows which were commissioned for the new church.
�Many are awestruck when they�ve seen it,� said Msgr. Libasci regarding the new church. �Many say they see the old church in the new church�s construction.�
The Rite of Dedication
The dedication of a new church is full of meaning and tradition. Before anyone enters, the church will be handed over to Bishop Murphy. The architects and builders take part in this, handing over the plans. Then the pastor, Msgr. Libasci will unlock the doors and all will enter, singing a hymn.
Each part of the church building is blessed as the Mass progresses. The Bishop blesses the water in the baptismal font and sprinkles the walls of the church, the altar and the people with the blessed water. The Liturgy of the Word continues, as the Bishop reminds all of the mysteries of Christ that are proclaimed from the ambo (elevated area where the Gospel is proclaimed).�
After the Homily, the Rite of Dedication begins. The Litany of the Saints is sung, then the Prayer of Dedication is said and the altar is anointed with Sacred Chrism. This is one of the highlights of the dedication as the Bishop anoints the entire altar table with the sweet-scented Chrism. In this prayer we are reminded of all the grace-filled events that happen around the altar, in particular the celebration of the Eucharist. The walls of the church are anointed with the Chrism. Then the walls and the people are honored with incense, that �as this building is filled with fragrance, so may your Church fill the world with the fragrance of Christ.� All the candles are then lighted and Mass continues with the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Following Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament chapel containing the Tabernacle will be consecrated.�� At the conclusion of the Mass, the Bishop sends the congregation out, filled with the blessings of this joyous celebration.
Though Catholics had been celebrating Mass in Montauk since the 1760s, the first church did not sprout until 1929-1930 thanks to a burgeoning French Canadian Catholic community in Long Island�s easternmost point. Then named the Church of the Little Flower, because of the founding priest�s devotion to St. Therese of Lisieux, the completed church building would eventually be dedicated in 1935 by Bishop Molloy. In 1950, full parish status was conferred to St. Therese, and seven years later the Diocese of Rockville Centre was formed out of the then expansive Diocese of Brooklyn.
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According to a new ad campaign from LendingTree, there is a villain among us—the very banks and credit agencies it works with. But, there is someone to restore justice: You.
The video below is part of a larger "You to the Rescue" campaign highlighting the "LendingTree utility belt," which provides "objective tools to assess your loans and personal budget."
The ad features two men in dress shirts and ties getting ready for work. Their reflections portray them as latex-clad, masked superheroes who will take on the "corporate mischief makers" and "men of ill repute who created a downturn of diabolical proportions."
A third ad features Adam West, television's original caped crusader, in an Alfred/Q role (he also does the voice overs for the other two). As those familiar with the superhero genre will note, Batman is one of the few superheroes who fight crime without the help of superpowers. Instead, Batman relies on technology (in the form of a utility belt) and a regular workout routine—oh, and a small inherited fortune.
Don't forget that Batman is the alter ego of Bruce Wayne, a business tycoon. LendingTree didn't; these ads aren't directed at your regular Joe. They're aimed at angry middle-class men (there are no women financial superheroes pictured) willing to educate themselves on the ins and outs of mortgage and credit.
As David Corn pointed out in our January/February issue, the campaign is targeting the somewhat misplaced fear and anger of the American populace. We are angry at people who took out more credit than they could afford, angry at the banks who pushed them into it, and angry at ourselves for not being smarter and more aware of what was going on. And the policies that allowed Wall Street the free reign to create this mess in the first place? Have we gotten smarter about those yet?


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A state record in the 100-meter dash was never important to Valley's Garic Wharton.
But if it came while winning a Class 4A state title, the junior sprinter figured he'd take it.
Wharton, who made history with a 10.39-second 100 in the state meet May 22, has been named the Las Vegas Review-Journal's 4A Boys Track Athlete of the Year.
"The record is something I'm grateful for, but it doesn't mean much to me," he said. "I race to win."
In so doing, he posted one of the top 20 outdoor high school times in the nation this season, according to track Web site DyeStat.com.
Wharton was second at state in the 200 — an event he won last season — in 21.48. He also anchored the Vikings' 400 relay team, which won the state title in 41.62.
"Going through his progression from ninth grade to now, it's pretty amazing," Valley coach Mark Salzman said. "A lot of it has to do with him being a great competitor.
"Each year, he's gotten a little better at mastering the techniques of sprinting."
Wharton won his second consecutive Sunrise Region title in the 100 in 10.66, but he remained driven to win a first state crown in the event after finishing second as a freshman and third as a sophomore.
"The regionals really don't matter," he said. "State is what matters. I know when the moment is on me, I'm going to perform my best."
Also a star wide receiver for Valley, Wharton has given an oral commitment in football and track to Arizona.
Following is a list of the Review-Journal's other spring Athletes of the Year:
4A — Jeff Malm, Bishop Gorman. A senior first baseman/pitcher, Malm hit .564 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs to lead the Gaels to their fourth straight state title. He also was 11-1 with a 1.50 ERA.
3A/2A/1A — Bobby Stahel, Needles (Calif.). A sophomore shortstop, Stahel hit .756 with five home runs and 56 RBIs in leading the Mustangs to a second straight 2A state title.
4A — Ray Gillip, Las Vegas. A senior, Gillip won the 4A state title with a 2-under-par 142 in the 36-hole event at Red Hawk.
3A/2A — Yuki Kato, Faith Lutheran. A junior, Kato won the 3A state title at Spring Creek with a 3-under 139 total, which also helped the Crusaders claim the team crown.
4A — Shelbie Medrano, Foothill. A senior pitcher/shortstop, Medrano hit .523 with 56 RBIs to lead the Falcons to their second straight Sunrise Region title. She also was 18-9 with a 1.53 ERA and 266 strikeouts in 164 innings.
3A/2A/1A — Paxton Fleming, Boulder City. A junior catcher, Fleming hit .642 with 44 RBIs in leading the Eagles to a second-place finish in the 3A state tournament.
4A — Robert Hommel, Green Valley. The sophomore captured a pair of individual titles at the state meet. Hommel was first in the 200-yard individual medley (1:53) and 500 freestyle (4:37.41).
4A — Mikayda Mills, Palo Verde. The junior had four first-place finishes at the state meet. Mills won the 50 freestyle (24.32) and 100 freestyle (52.38) and swam on the winning 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay teams.
3A/2A/1A — John Cartier, Faith Lutheran. A junior sprinter, Cartier won 3A state titles in the 100 (11.37) and 400 (50.22), and he was second in the 200 (22.23). He led the Crusaders to the team title.
4A — Tierra Tyler, Western. A junior sprinter, Tyler led the Warriors to the team title with wins in the 100 (12.19) and 200 (25.0), and she was also on the winning 800 relay team (1:40.9).
3A/2A/1A — Joi Goynes, Faith Lutheran. A sophomore sprinter, Goynes won 3A state titles in the 100 (12.85) and 200 (26.13), leading the Crusaders to the team title.
4A — Eric Boman, Coronado. A senior outside hitter, Boman had 394 kills and 146 digs to lead the Cougars to their second straight Sunrise Region title.


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We conquered the Magic Kingdom in 5 hours! Mostly thanks to rain thinning out the crowds, and because we're already familiar with most of the rides from Disneyland.
I have to say, California has better versions of some rides, like Pirates of the Caribbean…
…but Florida has got it going ON with the castle!
Even though I stood in front of this thing for days while shooting a commercial almost a decade ago, it still takes my breath away.
We arrived at the park around 5. All I'd eaten all day was a Mickey Ice Cream bar, so I was starving!
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe is located in Tomorrowland, and has three fast food options:
Abe went for Bay 2, I went with #3…both of us ordered the vegetarian options.
The best part about this place was their toppings bar, especially the cooked onions and mushrooms!
Abe piled a patty (they use Gardenburger)…
…and I added more veggies to my veggies
Doubles of everything for me but the 'shrooms…
…and a sweet cucumber salad
I split the latter with Abe, and we went halfsies on our entrees. (FYI the burger tastes better.)
Alien ambiance:
Many mellow rides followed while we digested. Here are some that aren't in Anaheim (at least, I don't think)…
People Mover
Carousel of Progress
Hall of Presidents (with Obama!)
Also, a Winnie the Pooh ride (<—click for a short video I uploaded on my Mobli page) that definitely would NOT be worth the wait if you don't have small children.
Another reason we got through everything so quickly?
We ducked in while everyone else was distracted by parades…
…and fireworks.
Two more parks to go today – Hollywood Studios + Epcot – it should be even crazier since it's the weekend. But there's also thunderstorms in the forecast so who knows. Follow me on twitter to stay up-to-date on the adventure!


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That change he promised us? He certainly pulled through there.
But was it the change we were looking for?
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Do you like the direction our country is moving?
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Early blooming native plants are good sources of nectar for the early spring. Shallow Lake, Ontario (49.64N, -83.3W) reported first rubythroat and oriole this week along with a list of flowers starting to bloom in their area. "The flowers that are in bloom include trout lilies, trilliums, pulmonaria, many downy serviceberry shrubs, coltsfoot, yellow & blue violets, and dandelions," reported Cheryl. 05/05/13
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Re: problems with NMinimize
On 4/22/10 at 6:43 AM, ngb at ecs.soton.ac.uk (Neil Broderick) wrote:
>Hi, I am trying to use NMinimize to find the solutions to various
>numerical equations and I keep getting error messages concerning
>non-numerical values. For example consider the following:
>In[2]:= NMinimize[Abs[NIntegrate[Sin[x], {x, -a, b}]]^2, {a, b}]
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Even if this did work as you expected with no error messages,
this would be a very inefficient way to solve the problem.
NMinimize works by repeatedly evaluating the expression to be
minimized. That means the numerical integration problem is
repeatedly solved. In this case, there is a symbolic result for
the integral. So doing:
In[4]:= int = Integrate[Sin[x], {x, -a, b}]
Out[4]= cos(a)-cos(b)
And this clearly is zero for Abs[a]==Abs[b]. So, any pair of
numbers satisfying this last will be a minimum for the square of
the absolute value for the integral.
But if you didn't want to find the minimum by inspection, then doing
In[5]:= NMinimize[Abs[int], {a, b}]
Out[5]= {4.80727*10^-14,{a->0.0961182,b->0.0961182}}
returns one of many possible solutions. Note, I didn't bother
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Most folks that camp at #33 are those that are doing the Old Settlers Trail from Greenbrier to Albright Grove trail in two days. Even though that is a great way to see some of the Smokies, while doing this trail, they still miss seeing all of this area near the camp site.
If I was camping out here I could hike for a week and never see the same thing…Continue
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Yes, I know that they are places in the Smokies you don't want to be when it's pouring down rain and turning some hiking trails into small gulley wash several feet deep in water. But, we do have great places to go when it's a slow (no storms) all day rain like today.
Days like today is one of my favorite times to hike with good rain gear and a big golf umbrella. Walks up the river in Elkmont or along the road in Big…Continue
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Ever go on a out of state vacation, then look in the local phone book to see if anyone local has the same last name as you? Are walk through a cemetery and wonder if you find some graves with your last name while you're on that trip. When I wrote a book on the Maples clans several years back, I use to do just that, as I traveled with the job I had in sales. In North Alabama I ran into a distance cousin who had a unique and interesting piece of history. He had a letter from his 4th great and…Continue
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This is a blog about a fishing trip years ago and should only be done by those who understand the risks in hiking or fishing in this area. It can be dangerous at any time of year.
I was just "Knee-high-to-a-duck" as they say when Dad and my brothers took off to the Smokies for a late summer fishing trip. I went back a few years ago along this same path not to fish, but to explore and I know very few folks have ever been in this area. Let's…Continue
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This weekend America will celebrate another 4th of July and Independence Day. A history blog about our freedom is today's subject. A key Revoluntary battle that took place right here in Sevier County over 200 years ago on a cold snowy day.
Two months had passed since the Battle of King's Mountain and John Sevier had concerns of the British influence with the Cherokee Indians. John Sevier had believed that the British Indian traders would convince the…Continue
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I've been having a few bad nights recently. A touch of sinusitis has may it difficult for me to wear the mask that I need to wear when i sleep. Thus I have bad dreams and wake up feeling more tired than when I went to bed.
We are currently taking Josh to school in the morning and picking him up in the evening. The morning run is my job but last Friday I was so dazed and confused, the Girlie did it for me.
I was feeling well enough in the afternoon to go and pick Josh up. I took the Girlie's car. The Girlie has a complicated stereo in her car. As much as I know about computers and servers and all that useless stuff, I am totally unable to work the stereo in the Girlie's car!
So, I drove to La Gacilly listening to the Girlie's disco dancing CD with no way to turn it off. I couldn't even work out how to turn it down! Why don't car stereos have knobs you can twiddle rather than all these buttons and LCD readouts? I use to know where I was in the old days, with a Waltham car radio/cassette!
I got to La Gacilly early and so had a walk along the river Aff to clear my head.
It's strange but that little walk and a bout of Frankie goes to Hollywood completely cleared my head and I slept well that night. Perhaps they should offer it on the health service but, this being France, they probably already do!
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Ah yes, the old "stuck in a car with someone else's music on" scenario. my brother used to have a cassette single (remember them?) of Metallica's Enter Sandman stuck in his car, and he's drive me thru city streets way over the speed limit while it played and replayed into hell.
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(2001 Vintage) Lovely, almost black colour. It shows an extraor- dinary texture which, on the nose, expresses power and delicacy at the same time. In the mouth, the wine is compact, deep and long, giv- ing the impression of a magnificent tapestry. The Romanée-St-Vivant 2001 is an exceptional wine, it stands out in the vintage.
Sweet dark fruits, perfumed, layers and promised lots of depth, very fresh, structured and balanced, very good
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I have been babysitting my siblings (4 of which have Down Syndrome) and for other families for roughly 8 years. Along with babysitting, I was a nanny for the last 4 years (2012-2016) to a family with 3 boys, ages 9, 7, and 4.
I have helped my mom watch kids since i was 12 years old and i absolutely love kids. I currently work at Scribbles and giggles in Derby KS. I also have my cpr and first aid certificates.
I was a nanny for two children for 2 years. I was responsible for taking them to activities and fun things to do over the summer. I helped around the house and handled the pets as well. I currently work at the andover ymca teaching gymnastics and I will graduate in may with a degree in physical ...
I was a Nanny for a family of 6. I provided transportation to and from school as well as activities. Meal prep and laundry were also my responsibility. The children often times stayed over night with me.


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Daily deal website Woot! is known for having Android tablets on sale every now and then, but today they are taking it to a new level. Just to name a few of the tablets that are on sale today we have the ASUS Transformer 10.1″ ($239.00), Motorola XYBOARD 8.2″ ($240.00) and the Toshiba Thrive 10.1″ ($249.00). You can also get the original Android tablet, the XOOM ($199.00) along with other tablets from ASUS, Viewsonic and VIZIO. (more…)
Toshiba Thrive Receives 4.0.4. Ice Cream Sandwich, Praise Xenu
Toshiba is finally getting around to pushing out Ice Cream Sandwich to Toshiba Thrive owners. After a delay which turned an eta of "end of Spring" to "early Fall," Thrive owners were left in the cold as to when they could expect their ICS goodness. According to an official forum post, along with the update, there is some audio/video enhancements, improved signal strength, and improved camera functions.
Thrive owners, if you haven't pulled that update yet, go get it!
Cheers Drew, Nathan, Scott!
Toshiba Thrive To Receive Ice Cream Sandwich By End Of Spring, Acer Iconia Begins Receiving Update Now
It may be hard to believe, but there are devices still out there that have not received the update to Ice Cream Sandwich yet. I know, it's unbelievable. The Toshiba Thrive and the Acer Iconia tablets are just two of the devices on that list. Well, you can now mark off the Iconia tablet, as Acer has begun to push out ICS to the A200 tablet starting last Friday. Congrats, Iconia owners.
As for the Thrive, owners have until the end of Spring to receive it on their devices, so the wait could be a couple more months. Word from Toshiba's PR Manager is that both the 10.1″ and 7″ variations of the device will receive the Ice Cream love around that time frame. Could be worse – you could own a Thunderbolt.
Via: Computer World, PC Mag
Best Buy Bringing the Tablet Heat on Black Friday: Asus Transformer for $249, Acer Iconia 7 for $189, Toshiba Thrive for $279
Two weeks from today, many of you will flock to electronics and big box stores to snatch up the amazing deals that they have advertised for Black Friday. One of your stops should probably include Best Buy if tablets were one of your holiday shopping options. In their Black Friday ad that was released to just about every BF site on the planet today, it's pretty clear that they want to move some tablet inventory.
How does an Asus Transformer for just $249 sound? The Toshiba Thrive at $279? Maybe the Acer Iconia 7 for just $189? By the end of November 25, you might have a family full of Android tablets. (more…)
Toshiba Thrive 8GB Honeycomb Tablet Only $370 On Amazon
Seems as though Honeycomb tablets are seeing price drops across the board recently. Many have said the Toshiba Thrive has been their go to tablet, putting it above the Motorola XOOM, and even the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tab. Let us point out again, that this is the 8 GB version, which might be a deal breaker for some people.
With the second generation of these devices on the horizon, it is possible we can even see more price cuts. Which only means one thing, happier consumers. How does the Toshiba Thrive stack up in your eyes to other Honeycomb tablets that are available? Anybody thinking of picking one up?
Cheers Michael!
Toshiba Thrive 16GB and 8GB Units Already Available at Newegg?
As far as we knew, you were only able to pre-order the Toshiba Thrive from retailers, but somehow Newegg managed to get a few and put them up for sale early. They currently have the 16GB model available for $479 and the 8GB model available for $429 – as far as I can tell, they will actually let you purchase both and have them within a couple of days thanks to free shipping.
Anyone interested? (more…)
Want to Win a Toshiba Thrive Tablet? Make Your Friends Watch this Video Then
The Toshiba Thrive is one of the new Tegra 2 Honeycomb Android tablets that we really haven't talked much about, but wanted to at least point out the fact that you have a chance to win 1 right now.
Through Toshiba's site, they are offering up 10 Thrive tablets to people who simply find a secret code somewhere in the video that we've embedded below. It's pretty simple, but it does sound like you need to let your friends know to watch the video over and over again, because as we understand it, the secret code won't appear until the video has been seen 10,000 times. (more…)


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Hi all !
During last month i planned to make my own JP harness.
Before starting this project i submit to your expert eyes this blueprint with measurements i took from ref pics.
Do you think i'm correct?
Attachment 68294
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Hi all !
During last month i planned to make my own JP harness.
Before starting this project i submit to your expert eyes this blueprint with measurements i took from ref pics.
Do you think i'm correct?
Attachment 68294
Awesome thing to share!
Maybe Rafal Fett will chime in. He's great with this kind of stuff.
Hmmm, i believe i can dig it good sir.
Attachment 68309
I used all the available images from the TDH Gallery (Supertrooper/Pre-Pro #1, ANH SE and the MoM/SWtE exibits images) to achieve the best proportions and sizes for the jetpack frame.
These actual jetpack harnesses are awesome! I wish I could afford one. I love the look of them.
Is there anybody out there in the prop making community making and supplying JetPack harnesses?
Hi Rafal !
I think you're the best in measurements. But i think the buckles at the bottom of the harness have a parallelogram shape, not rectangular.
Attachment 68327.
And again a great job for the community, thanks Rafal!
RafalFett's Misc Templates and Blueprints) when I'll complete all the measurements.
Hi !
I changed some measurements of the JP (thanks again to RafalFett).
So this is the new JP blueprint :
Attachment 68428
I will start to make it real in few weeks (i have to finish my armor first).
Awesome work. I was thinking of designing one also.
Thanks Chris.
If you're interested, i planned to post pics of my building later
Amazing work bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, I always thought they were bigger than that! That's great to hear they're so small. Time to make one.
I cant imagine the way that sitting up against your lower back will be comfortable. It looks very good and screen accurate. I have something similar. I mounted mine in one of my old military vests. where the loops are on the back, that's where the aluminum harness is and I mounted a bracket that "T's" out to hold the JP. My upper body supports the JP and not just my shoulders. Also to consider is that my JP is very heavy. Good job! Any body know who has the divers belt buckle? Mine is close but not perfect.
You can also keep an eye on ebay. I scored a real vintage US Divers buckle and weight belt for $20 last week.
Nice!!! I'll keep an eye out. Thanks.


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SAN FRANCISCO—Snow in Spokane, more snow in Tacoma! We really have been seeing winter weather and flying under what must be difficult conditions for the airline pilots, for the ceiling was not too high, either on landing or on takeoff in either of these places.
Driving has not been too easy, either, and that made me wonder if we would have a very good meeting in Tacoma, Wash., Tuesday night.
The affair there began with a press conference and a reception, both well attended, and the evening meeting was attended by an almost capacity audience. The capacity is 1,300 people in the auditorium of Pacific Lutheran College, so I gather that there were more than 1,000 present in spite of the snow, which was the wet kind and made driving difficult.
All we saw of the scenery on the flight from Tacoma to San Francisco Wednesday was one little snow-capped peak sticking above the clouds. But when we reached San Francisco, instead of rain and clouds, the sun was shining and the clouds had more or less disappeared.
The banner headline across the front page of the paper Wednesday was, of course, on the news that Grace Kelly has a baby girl. It must have been a disappointment to her, for in European royal or semi-royal families of this kind, a son is a very important arrival but a daughter is of little interest.
One really important bit of news that I found in the newspaper was the Supreme Court's decision that the Taft-Hartley Act permits a strike after a 60-day notice during the life of a union-management contract which is subject to reopening.
This is a reversal of the decision of the Court of Appeals in St. Louis which had ruled that the law flatly bans strikes to obtain modifications of a contract until the contract has been terminated by its terms or action of the parties to it.
This has particular importance because there seems to be a trend among the unions and employers to enter into agreements of longer duration than they have before, but to include provisions for reopening to negotiate changes during the contract's life. This is an important decision for labor, and as longer contracts are desirable, I think the decision will add to stability.
Poland's voting processes, as described in the newspaper here, sound complicated. But the people there seem to have succeeded in registering their real desires.
The leader of Poland's independence-slanted Communists scored an overwhelming victory for the National Front ticket. And Gomulka's Communist party came out of last Sunday's elections with 236 seats in Parliament, only six more than a bare majority, but these are still not official and complete returns.
The general trend, however, would seem to be toward such people as want more nationalism and freedom. There is only one ticket, which is the National Front, but more candidates run than there are seats to be filled, so this means that the voter is allowed a slight choice.


text: NEWARK, N.J., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanford Heisler LLP today filed a $100 million individual and class action suit in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey against pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co., Inc. The action was brought by Kelli Smith on behalf of all female sales representatives at Merck. The complaint asserts that the company systematically discriminates against its female and pregnant employees in assignment, promotion, advancement, and pay and retaliates against female employees in violation of Title VII of the US Civil Rights Act, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. "Merck is a male-dominated workplace openly hostile to the success and advancement of women," said David Sanford, Founder and Chairman of Sanford Heisler and lead attorney on Ms. Smith's legal team. "Its discrimination against mothers is particularly egregious because Merck's compensation structure decreases the pay of managers whose subordinates take maternity leave." Other members of Ms. Smith's legal team include Kate Mueting, an associate in Washington, D.C, and Deborah Marcuse, a Senior Litigation Counsel in New York. Sanford Heisler LLP has a long record of victories in employment discrimination matters brought by female employees of global pharmaceutical companies, including a recent case against Novartis that resulted in the largest ever monetary award in a U.S. employment discrimination case. Ms. Smith's suit details a widespread pattern of employment discrimination. Merck discourages management from hiring and promoting women, attempts to force pregnant women to leave the company so their managers' compensation will not be affected, and structures compensation so that managers and colleagues of pregnant women get paid less because they work with women who take maternity leave.


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You can find nutritional facts on almost everything you buy. Unwrap the mystery of nutritional information and get the most out of what's inside the food you eat.
The first thing you need to know is that all the numbers are based on a 2,000 or 2,500 calorie diet. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that a calorie tells how much energy you get from food, but most of us take in more than 2,000 or 2,500 calories in a day. If you eat more than 2,500, it will take more energy to burn off those extra calories.
For the most part, nutritional facts are broken down into four sections:
Source: FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The serving size is a measurement of food on which the nutritional facts are based. It's also measured in units like cups or pieces, depending on the food.
This number tells you how many servings are in each package. For a small bag of chips, the serving size is 1. This means that one small bag of chips is one serving size. For a family-sized bag of the same chips, the servings per container number is much higher. The nutritional info on the label is the same because the FDA still suggests you only eat one serving. If you have more than one serving of chips from that family-sized bag, you multiply the nutritional facts by the number of servings you eat. And that number can really add up.
These numbers tell you how much energy you get from a serving of food. The difference between the two numbers is that Calories from Fat is part of the Calories. It means that of the serving you eat, part of the calories you eat will be from fat. The higher the Calories from Fat, the higher the food is in fat.
Most fruits and vegetables will most likely have no Calories from Fat, meaning that there is no fat in them.
Nutrients are simply things that your body gets from the food that you eat. Things like fat, cholesterol, sodium, fiber and vitamins are all things your body needs. But if we break these down into two different groups, we can get a good idea of what our nutritional label is telling us.
Total Fat — Fat helps your body absorb vitamins and helps your immune system, but if you take in more than the recommended daily amount, it could lead to trouble.
The FDA recommends that you cut back on your fat intake as much as possible, and according to the Mayo Clinic, a diet high in saturated fat and trans fat can lead to obesity and heart attack.
Fiber — Fiber is the part of plant foods that your body doesn't break down. It helps in digestion, and if it's insoluble fiber, that means it can lower your cholesterol and help your blood sugar levels.Vitamins and Minerals — The FDA says getting enough vitamins like A, C, and D help you lower your risk of getting diseases and conditions like osteoporosis.
The percentages you see on the right-hand side of the nutritional info give you a percentage of your daily value of the food's nutrients, vitamins and minerals. If you have macaroni and cheese with a daily value of 18% of your total fat, you would be eating 18% of your daily-recommended amount of fat for one serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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Letter from David Brock to White House Correspondents' Association, McClellan
Research ››› ››› MEDIA MATTERS STAFF
February 17, 2005
White House Correspondents' Association
Ron Hutcheson, President
1920 N Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Scott McClellan
Press Secretary
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Messrs. Hutcheson and McClellan:
Last month, I wrote Mr. McClellan, asking that he consider revoking the White House press credentials of Jeff Gannon, formerly of Talon News. Though the Gannon story has taken several turns since then, and attention has regrettably focused on less relevant information about Mr. Gannon, my objection to his presence in White House press briefings was simple: Mr. Gannon is not a reporter.
I say this not because Mr. Gannon is an avowed conservative; the press room is full of liberals, conservatives, and everything in between. And my complaint with Mr. Gannon has nothing to do with the fact that he wrote for a website rather than a newspaper, as some have suggested.
My contention that Mr. Gannon should not be considered a reporter is based on the following: he had no journalistic experience that we know of prior to showing up at the White House and declaring himself a reporter; the "news" outlet he worked for is nothing more than a front for a political activism website, GOPUSA.com; his former employers and colleagues are longtime Republican Party activists who lack journalism experience; he and his former employers were denied a Capitol Hill press credential because they could not establish that they were an independent news organization unconnected with a political organization; and his "news reports" often consisted of little other than verbatim reprints of White House talking points passed off as original reporting. Moreover, as Salon.com reported today, it seems Mr. Gannon attended press briefings as early as February 2003 -- more than a month before Talon/GOPUSA first published. Mr. Gannon is no more a reporter than Howard Dean is, but I presume Dr. Dean would not be admitted to presidential press conferences and given the opportunity to ask the president a question.
I understand that Mr. McClellan recently met with WHCA President Ron Hutcheson, and that neither is eager to take on the role of deciding who is and is not a journalist. I can appreciate this hesitancy -- though in Mr. Gannon's case, the decision does not seem a difficult one, and though refusing to make a decision is, in effect, a decision in the affirmative. Nevertheless, I can well understand why, in cases that are less clear-cut than that of Mr. Gannon, the White House and the WHCA are reluctant to take responsibility for making these decisions.
There is a simple, partial solution that is worth considering: limiting the number of times per year a person may use a "daily pass" to attend a press briefing. Mr. Gannon apparently used these "daily passes" to attend press briefings nearly every day for two years, presumably because he was unable to obtain a "hard pass." If use of a "daily pass" was limited to twelve times per year per person, out-of-town reporters would still be able to attend briefings while in Washington; news organizations that don't have full-time White House correspondents would still be able to send a representative on occasion; and new or "alternative" media outlets that are unable to obtain a "hard pass" would still be able to attend occasional briefings. But the "daily pass" could no longer be used as an "end-around" to the "hard pass" procedures, and somebody like Mr. Gannon would not be able to attend every briefing for two years while, to use The New York Times' Richard Stevenson's apt description, "hijacking" the press room.
I understand the difficult position all of you are in and the complications of deciding who is and who is not a journalist, particularly given the rapidly changing shape of the profession. I think such a limit on the frequency with which a person may use a "daily pass" could be a helpful first step in addressing the problems highlighted by Mr. Gannon while still maintaining an "open" briefing room.
I would be happy to discuss this idea, or the Gannon situation in general, with any of you.
David Brock
President and CEO
Media Matters for America
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The All-Terrain Stroll 'N Trike™ is the ultimate grow-with-me trike. There are 4 ways to ride to accommodate ages 9 months to 5 years: it easily converts from an infant trike to a push trike, learn-to-ride-trike, and a classic trike. This trike features all-terrain rubber air tires for a smooth ride. It also offers safety features for the youngest riders, including removable wrap around tray with cup holder, pedals that become footrests and a 3-point harness with headrest. Adjust the seat and remove the height-adjustable push-handle & canopy and your child is ready to ride on their own.
|9 Months - 5 Years
|Body Dimensions:
|30.71" L x 21.65" W x 41.34" H
|Front Wheel:
|10" x 3.25"
|Rear Wheels:
|8" x 2"
|Seat to Floor:
|Seat to Handle:
|17", 17.5" & 18"
|Seat to Pedal:
|16", 17" & 18"
|Push Handle to Floor:
|18.74 lbs.
|Weight Capacity:
|49 lbs.
|Carton Dimensions:
|15.16" L x 10.51" W x 24.02" H
|Download Assembly Instructions
|Product Review
I thought this was going to be a great tricycle for my 18 mos old, but there is a serious design flaw. Her legs are not long enough to pedal on her own. You can't purchase the foot bar that other models have, instead she's supposed to "lock" the pedals with her feet. When she does put her feet on the pedals and "locks" them the bike starts to make a clicking noise. The clicking makes you think something is wrong while at the same time the constant sound is super annoying. Buy the cheaper tricycle models and add the all-terrain tires (I'm not sure if that is even possible). Don't waste your money on this model.
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hello! We appreciate your feedback regarding the front wheel, and will certainly pass it along. The clicking sound is intentional, and is designed like a bike wheel in coasting mode. We take all consumer feedback seriously when reviewing our product line. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please contact us at 800-621-7613. Thank you! (Posted on 5/18/2017)
|Product Review
I bought the all terrain stroll 'n trike for my grandson's first birthday. We live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida and loved pushing him on the beach near the waves. The all terrain tires were great on the hard and soft sand. Received lots of comments on how cute and versatile it looked. I wish it came with pedal stirrups for the tricycle since my 1 year old can't keep his feet permanently on the pedals, yet. Other than that I give the item 4/5 stars. (Posted on 5/13/2017)
|Product Review
My grandson loves the trike, but we too are having the same problem. His feet almost touch, but not all the way. The pedals hit his feet and drag them under. The extra piece they talk about should be included. I paid a lot for the trike!
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service**************
Hi Sandy, thank you for your review! We would be happy to look into this further for you. At your convenience, please contact our Customer Service Team at 800-621-7613. We are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm CST. Have a great day! (Posted on 5/12/2017)
|Product Review
i wish i had read the previous reviews before purchasing. I love everything about this trike but i wish it had a footrest and a pouch for the parent to put things in. i wish it had breaks also. (Posted on 4/24/2017)
|Product Review
I was excited to purchase my daughter her first radio flyer bike - a classic brand and style that can be passed down from child to child. I did a lot of research and decided on the all terrain style because it was the only stock model that offered the rubber air tires - I planned to use this bike for long walks around the neighborhood and on nearby trails. The description listed that the "Pedals become footrests for early stages". After putting the bike together and testing it out I was extremely disappointed to learn that this is NOT the case. The pedals will stop moving as the tire spins ONLY if the child puts pressure on them. My one-year daughter is only tall enough to reach one pedal at a time and she is not strong enough to keep the pressure on it. We tried the bike a few times and her feet are constantly fumbling looking for a place to rest them and her feet/legs are constantly being hit by the rotating pedals. In addition, if pressure is put on the pedals to keep them stationary while the tires are rotating, the bike becomes more difficult to push and makes a loud, horrible clicking noise. I strongly advise against purchasing this bike unless your child is big enough to reach and use the pedals correctly. It is NOT appropriate for an infant as advertised. I called to speak with RF customer service who offered NO resolution. Very disappointing!
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club.
**************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hello Alison! We apologize for any difficulty with your trike. We appreciate your email correspondence with us so that we can discuss solutions with you. Thank you! (Posted on 4/11/2017)
|Product Review
This trike was purchased for my daughter for Christmas. We were excited to use it until we put it together and realized there was no footrest for her to put her feet. In the beginning it did not matter because her legs were too short so they just hung out of the way of the tires and pedals. However, as she grew - her feet were continually hit by the pedals (because she was too small and not strong or coordinated enough to keep her feet on the pedals to engage the "footrest" function of the pedals. Also - when the pedals were engaged as a footrest they make a horrible clicking noise.
My daughter is now tall enough to have her feet reach the pedals, but still not coordinated enough to hold them there. So, now her feet are dragged as we push her or they get sucked into the wheel as it turns. Just completely unsafe and disappointing from such a respected company.
I just read other reviews with similar issues and the follow up comments from Radio Flyer that we now have the option to buy a new frame that includes the footrest. I refuse to purchase an item that should have already been included with the tricycle if it is advertised for children 9 months of age and older. This is clearly a design defect in this product and should be remedied free of charge by a company that has done business for so long.
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club.
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hi Erica! We appreciate your feedback. Thank you so much for emailing us as well; we are happy to be assisting you to make your experience a better one. Have a great day!
(Posted on 4/10/2017)
|Product Review
It's a little big for our 2-1/2 year old without all the baby bells and whistles but she still loves it!
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club. (Posted on 4/7/2017)
|Product Review
We are a fan of radioflyer the use a bunch of their products already. This was a very recent weekend purchase that ended in great disappointment as it doesn't have a footrest for our 15 months old kid to keep his foot - the moment we started strolling his foot was free hanging and touching the wheel and front parts. How do they imagine a kid being strolled for miles with a rotating foot wheels? Poor disappointing product design.
Now I am looking to return the product if there isnt a way to introduce a footrest...
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hi Hari! Thank you for your review. We apologize for any negative experience you are having with your trike. The front wheel of our 4-in-1 trikes are designed to act as a footrest when the child rests her feet on the pedals. The pedals will move intermittently while the trike is in motion, but once the child places her feet on the pedals, they will remain stationary even as the trike moves forwards. We also have a trike frame available, which comes with an additional footrest. If you would like to place an order for the frame, please give us a call and we would be happy to assist you! We can be reached at 800-621-7613. (Posted on 3/28/2017)
|Product Review
I am the dad so when I buy something for my boy I sometimes get caught up in how cool or rugged something looks. With the big wheels and sturdy looking frame I was sold on this trike for my 9 month. I was hoping he could use it right through to when he grows out of it for a 2 wheeler.
I was WRONG! There is a horrible design flaw for younger kids. There is no where to put his feet. So the fun for him stops once he gets frustrated from having the backs of his feet and legs swatted at by the pedals which rotate around. While it wont hurt the child it does become a frustrating ride for the child.
I called up Radio Flyer because I did see on some of the models they had a foot rest. I advised the woman that I could tack weld the part right on or even just screw it on since it wont be holding that much weight. I was advised that they do not have that part as a part they could send out. To me it should be a fix that Radio Flyer should send out to all customers who bought this. Especially since Little Tikes 4 in 1 now has a full attachment to keep legs in.
It is a sturdy looking trike however it will be going in the closet until he is old enough to pedal himself. Waste of money right now. Wish I went for the Little Tikes one.
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hello, and thank you for your review! We apologize for any negative experience you have had with your trike. We greatly appreciate the feedback regarding the pedals, and we have shared this with our Quality Assurance and Product Development Teams. Since the footrest is welded onto the frame, it is not something we have separately at this time. However, we do have the frame available, which includes this footrest. We would be happy to assist you in getting that frame so you and your son can get back to enjoying your trike. Please give us a call at 800-621-7613, anytime between 8am and 5pm CST. Thank you again, and have a great day! (Posted on 3/20/2017)
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Well this is a really fun bike, but im not sure i would say its all terrain, we picked up some goat heads in the tires and now we can't find any replacement tubes anywhere. it would be nice if they had them on the site as replacement parts. so i would probably recommend buying the plastic tires unless you're in an area free of thing that puncture tires.
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hi Marc, thank you for leaving your review! We are sorry to hear about the damage that occurred to the tires. However, we have replacement wheels available, which will include new tubes. To place an order, please contact our Team at 800-621-7613. Thank you! (Posted on 3/20/2017)
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We bought this for our son for his 1st birthday and we love it. It went together pretty easily; took less than an hour. It didn't come in a million small pieces either, which was nice. There was a bit of a "new tire" smell when we first opened the box but it didn't last too long. It glides easily when being steered by the person driving it. Our son loves it!
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club. (Posted on 2/26/2017)
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We bought this product for my son for his 1st birthday and love it! It was pretty easy to assemble- didn't even take an hour. It doesn't come in a million small pieces, which is nice. It moves around nicely and is easily steered by the person pushing it. My son loves it! (Posted on 2/26/2017)
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I haven't had a chance to use the product to yet, but I received and assabled it today. The only problem I am seeing with it is that they advertise the pedals to become footrests for early stages. This does not appear to be true. They do not disengage from the front wheel and will continue to revolve as you push the trike, which could cause a problem by hitting your childs' feet. I have contacted radio flyer to address this issue and hope to receive positive feedback. If I do, I will update my review accordingly. I was very excited about purchase and found myself very disappointed.
**others have also commented on the smell. Yes, it does stink, and it could be a problem if you are sensitive to that, however I feel that is to be expected from most new products. Just keep it in a well ventilated area.
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service***************
Hello Sabrina! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback regarding your All-Terrain Stroll 'N Trike. The front wheel is designed to act as a footrest when the child rests their feet on the pedals. There is a push-pull hub on the center of the wheel which will switch the setting to allow for this feature. Our Customer Service Team has also received your email and is happy to be assisting you further. For additional instruction or questions, we can also be reached at 800-621-7613. Have a great day! (Posted on 1/13/2017)
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I bought this for my one year old daughter and we love it. My daughter loves riding on it.
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club. (Posted on 10/6/2016)
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I love this trike but after following all of the instructions correctly and taking my son around the yard one time, the handle stopped turning to the right! I took it apart and I can see the piece inside that is supposed to catch for the push handle to turn, but it doesn't seem to catch when it's assembled. For $150, I expect a product with no issues. When the main function doesn't function, it renders the product useless. There isn't even any troubleshooting on this site.
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service**********
Hi Cara, thank you for your review! We apologize for the experience that you have had with your All-Terrain Stroll N' Trike. This is not how the product is intended to function and we would be more than happy in assisting you with a solution. Please contact Customer Service at 800-621-7613 or email firstname.lastname@example.com and we can assist you further. (Posted on 9/27/2016)
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I'm worried since my child's feet can't completely reach the pedals so she drags her feet which can hurt her feet since there is no footrest so what can be done about this? Other then this one bad thing my child and I like it
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service**********
Hi there, thank you for your review! We apologize for the experience that you are having with your daughter's 4-in-1 Trike. We want you to be happy with your purchase. Please contact our Customer Service team at 800-621-7613 or email email@example.com. From there, we can learn more about your experience and talk through some solutions. (Posted on 9/27/2016)
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Ours has a basket as well and our son loves it. Assembly is a bit long, but it works great!
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club. (Posted on 8/23/2016)
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Wonderful product until they reach the peddles. The clicking sound when the peddles won't spin is annoying. The rider is looking for a place for his feet and usually touches the front wheel which is potentially dangerous and causes the shoes to come off. Why does this product not have a foot rest like the options shown in the build a trike product ?
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service**********
Hi John, thank you for your review! We apologize for the experience you are having with your trike, but would love to discuss solutions with you. Please contact our Customer Service team at 800-621-7613 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. We are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm CST. (Posted on 7/16/2016)
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My kiddo is large for his age, so his feet reach just fine to the pedals, but he cannot pedal on his own yet. Whenever I push him his legs just go and go and go until he gets to tired of doing that then he tries to balance his feet on the wheel cover and then he get tired of that and screams to get out.
I feel like this is one of the most consistent issue, and maybe there should be a video or something that can help us all fix this issue.
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service**********
Hi there! Thank you for your review. We apologize for the experience that you have had with your All-Terrain Stroll N' Trike. This is not how the product is intended to perform. Please contact Customer Service at 800-621-7613 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. From there, we would be happy to assist you with a solution. (Posted on 7/15/2016)
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When we purchased this tricycle in Costco for our son we didn't use it until summer. Only then we realized we couldn't use it! My son is still too short to pedal so his legs would be dangling and his shoes would scrape the floor. We tried to put his feet on the pedals but that didn't stop the pedals from turning so it kept throwing of his feet and hitting them. Why don't these have foot rests!?! It's been pretty much useless!!
***********Radio Flyer Customer Service*************
Hi MeeKa, Thank you for your review. The pedals should act as foot rest and stay stationary when your son rests his feet on them. We apologize that your trike is not performing this way. Please contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613 and we can troubleshoot with you to get your trike working as we would expect. (Posted on 5/31/2016)
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My dad bought for my daughter and I loved it. I like the idea of seat belt. However once the push handle was broken, I couldn't use it as my daughter couldn't ride by herself yet. Suddenly the handle didn't work and I tried to find out how to fix it but I couldn't.
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service**********
Hi Cokiyum, thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you and your daughter have enjoyed your All-Terrain Stroll N' Trike. We would be more than happy in assisting you with your parent push handle for the trike. Please contact Customer Service at 800-621-7613 and we can assist you further so your daughter can keep on rolling! (Posted on 5/28/2016)
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My son is 19 months old. We got it for his 1st bday but just opened it now that the weathers nice! He is still to short to reach the foot rests so the pedals bash off his legs and his feet drag on the ground. With all the other people having the same issues, I'm surprised they haven't come up with an attachment piece yet. I'd look else where for a different one.
(Posted on 5/11/2016)
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Hi. I got this trike (all terrain one) for my 1 yr old son and sent it to our Barcelona's apartment. Now that we are here we haven't been able to use it because the pedals keep banging on my son's little feet since there's no foot rest. Another issue is that the legs are hanging which may be harmful physically if used for a long period of time. I've seen other bikes/trikes that do have a foot rest so I don't understand how this one (which is advertised for a 9m old) does not. My son is considered tall among his group age but he won't be able to reach the pedals at least for another 6-12 months. Hopefully he will be able to use it on our next trip.
I am a little disappointed and I think that it should be upgraded or change the "suggested age" for this product. Otherwise this is a great product. (Posted on 4/15/2016)
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Recently purchased this for my little guy as a late birthday present. After reviewing a lot of the other trikes on the market this was our first choice and went with it. My son loves strolling around this far as he is to little for anything else yet being that he just turned a year old last month. We love radio flyer products. And will be purchasing a build a wagon shortly. Thanks so much for great products (Posted on 2/9/2016)
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My Grandsin got his radio flyer trike for his first B day and he loved it , he still loves it , he looks forward to us going on walks as he sits on it , he now can steer it and almost touch the peddles ! Hes goung to be 2 yrs old in 3 months and he has a couple more yrs on this trike , cant wait till hes riding it on his own :) I will miss pushing him with the handle part though ! Im going to purchase a nother radio flyer piece for his coming B day !! Im so excited cause I just love the different ridung toys they have , love the styles and how well there made !! Oh and love the color red , so nice and I know my Grandson will enjoy his toys for yrs to come and then pass them down to the next Grand Baby , I highly recommend Radio Flyer for your babys first trike or wagon !! Which ever toy you pick , I'm sure you will feel your childs love for his toy when you see his or hers smile (Posted on 1/20/2016)
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My 9 mo old son got this for Christmas from a relative and after 2 weeks of use, the wheel came off and his seat fell to the ground, causing the metallic bar to almost impale his face. Do not buy!!!!!!
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service*************
Hi Kk, Thank you for your review. We apologize for the experience your son had with his trike. We hope he is ok after the fall. Please contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613. We would love to offer you some solutions and walk through the assembly process with you. (Posted on 1/14/2016)
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We bought this product for our 2 year-old son. I couldn't wait for my husband to get home and assemble it, so I did it myself. I am in way an expert in assembling things, so I loved how easy it was to do it. It's time consuming but worthwhile.
My son loves it and couldn't wait to ride on it.
It's safe and very sturdy!
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club. (Posted on 1/11/2016)
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This is our sons first bike, i like that it has a harness and is safe for us to push him around and as he grows we will be able to remove the handle and eventually the training wheels. Excellent bike.
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club. (Posted on 12/28/2015)
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I thought this would be a good trike for my grandson, but after trying for the first time the pedals were banging his little legs. He can't reach the pedals yet. Where are his feet supposed to go? hanging? You seriously need to make a foot rest attachment. Taking it back. I love everything else and might like it if he were older not 9 months like the product advertises.
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service************
Hi Lee's Grammie, Thank you for your review. We have several Radio Flyer trikes with different features and we would love to learn more about your experience to identify the right trike for your grandson. Please contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613 and we will assist you further (Posted on 12/27/2015)
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why this version doesnt come with footrest? and it said pedal become footrest? how is that suppose to work because the pedal dont lock .when my 18 month son put his foot it . it just keep turning. my son scape his toe and foot in all different way.
1 he has no way to put his foot so he scrape his toe.
2 he try to rest the feet on the pedal instead the pedal just keep turning hurting his foot.
Please note this reviewer received points for writing this review through Little Red Club.
**********Radio Flyer Customer Service*************
Hi nickolas, Thank you for your review! We are sorry to hear about the experience you are having with your trike. The pedals should remain stationary upon a child resting his/her feet on the pedals. If this is not how your trike is operating, please reply to the email we sent you or contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613. (Posted on 12/10/2015)
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my 18 mo old daughter can't pedal yet but rests feet on the pedals, they flip around, they flip her shoes off, her feet get cut up. NOT safe. then there is the pedal clicking, squealing from the front wheel that makes all the neighborhood dogs howl. it's not an assembly issue, my husband is a mechanical engineer. we'll probably return it for the kettler, it costs more, but less than an ER trip for stitches!
***************Radio Flyer Customer Service********************
Hi Squirrel, Thank you for your review. We apologize for the experience you are having with your trike. The pedals should remain stationary once your daughter has her feet resting on them. Please contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613. We would love an opportunity to correct the issue and get your daughter out enjoying her trike. (Posted on 11/9/2015)
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I have been a Radio Flyer fan since I was a kid! When we started purchasing products for our first grandchild we were thrilled to see that RF products were still well made and durable. We have purchased the RF 3 seat wagon, wheelbarrow, and now the all terrain stroll n trike. The only problem with it is even after almost 6 months, the front tire still has a strong rubber smell, especially when it is in the back of the car when we transport it.
(Posted on 11/25/2014)
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Construction is sturdy and red color is bright and fun. Trusted brand through the years.
(Posted on 11/25/2014)
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Don't buy this standard all-terrain trike. Build your own and get the footrest for the same price (at least it is shown in the pictures). I purchased the standard all-terrain trike and it didn't have a footrest. My daughter loves this, but with all the variations available on the Radio Flyer website make sure you do your research!!!
********************Radio Flyer Customer Service*********************
Thank you for your review! We make a variety of different products with unique features and encourage shoppers to purchase a trike best suited for their family's needs. If we can be of any assistance as you browse through the many great options, please contact our Customer Service Team. (Posted on 10/18/2014)
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So far we love this trike. The worse complaint I have is the smell of the tires. I also wish there was foot rest for smaller kids. It pushed smoothly and steers great. My one year old LOVES it!! (Posted on 10/4/2014)
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I bought this for my 18 month old son. We already had to return a trike that was a different brand, so figured we would try radio flyer. I was impressed at the thick wheels when I pulled those out of the box. But after trying to assemble this for about 10 minutes, I realized there were broken parts in the box. Since I already experienced issues with another trike from a different company, I will return this one to the store and keep searching for a quality trike. Very disappointing.
************************Radio Flyer Customer Service************************
Hi! Thank you for your review. We apologize for the damaged parts you received with your trike. We would be happy to send you replacement parts to remedy this. To do so, please contact our Customer Service Team at 800.621.7613 or fill out our warranty replacement part form by following this link: http://forms.radioflyerlink.com/apps/order/index.asp. We will have them sent right out for you! (Posted on 10/4/2014)
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My son (2yo) received this trike for Christmas 2013 after I told my mother he would love a trike. He does absolutely love it, but he would love anything on wheels! The first problem was the odor, but I read you can wash that away. The second problem I noticed was the steering. It is very hard to keep pushing him in a straight path, which Didn't seem safe when I was trying to stay on the side of the road around where I live. Also I found the pedals to be an issue. Even being 2 with the seat in the closest position, my son couldn't reach both pedals at once, which meant they would start spinning and kick his shoes off fairly often. I probably had to stop every 5 minutes to put his shoes back on. Also they would constantly tick if his feet were resting on them. The last problem I noticed was with the front wheel, which would start squeaking after about 5 minutes of use. When I looked at it closer, I noticed the wheel moves up and down while it is spinning.
Overall, we like the look of this trike, but I wish we would have ordered one of the less expensive ones that radio flyer offers that truly seem to fit a child from 6 months on. I do wish to keep all terrain tires though, as we love to go hiking and bike in rough terrain.
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HI Rarivera, Thank you for your review. We apologize for the experience you are having with your trike. We would be happy to address some of these concerns with you. For further assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613. (Posted on 4/21/2014)
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I bought two of these trikes for my twins, who are one and a half year old. The trikes look really cute and we get lots of compliments from people on the streets. However, about 3 months after purchasing the trikes, the wheels started falling apart. We only use the trikes once a day for about 10-20 minutes per day on walks. My kids are too young to pedal on their own so an adult pushes them using the adult steering handle. For the minimal amount of use, the trikes sure are flimsy! So far, we have had the trikes with us for a total of 4 months, and the wheels on both trikes have broken 3 times already. I find myself having to call customer service repeatedly to get replacement parts. The customer service personnel has been very helpful and accommodating, but this is a hassle, nonetheless, to have to call every couple of weeks. I am very disappointed with the quality of this trike. (Posted on 4/17/2014)
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I am 5'9 and I like that the push bar is adjustable to my height where I am not slumped over pushing her. It's great!
My family is currently stationed overseas in Europe and the plastic stroller tires and tricycle plastic tires weren't cutting it especially on the cobblestone here made it an uncomfortable ride for our daughter. We had the regular Radio Flyer trike and it just was too difficult here. We opted for the All-Terrain and we were glad we did. There is some assembly required and even though there is a rubber tire smell, the quality of the tires are amazing!!! They are thick and durable and I just can't see them going flat.
The only thing that I am not a fan of is that my 18month year old is tall for her age, but doesn't have the concept of pedaling down and if she doesn't have her feet on the pedals just right there is a clicking sound when the pedals are pulled backward. I have seen other trikes with the additional foot bars and it seems like this could use it too, but I think regardless the kid will want to put there feet on the pedals anyway. Once she starts pedaling on her own the clicking won't be an issue anymore.
The cup holder for the younger kid features is really too small to fit a regular sippy cup and the tray is small too, so we didn't use it with our kid which is fine with me because she wants to hold onto the handle bars when we stroll anyhow.
Other than that, this tricycle is awesome! (Posted on 3/16/2014)
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We ordered this for our one year old. It was easy enough to put together and she likes riding around the house in it. We have way too much snow to take it outside yet, so it hasn't been put to the outdoor test. The storage basket was smaller than I had expected.
We did notice odor and it was bad, we will probably store it in the basement until spring.
**************************Radio Flyer Customer Service******************************
Hi Sara, Thank you for your review! We apologize for the odor you have experienced. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service department and we would be happy to provide you with some tips on how to proceed. (Posted on 2/5/2014)
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I purchased this item for my 14 month old daughter thinking radio flyer would be the best & all terrain for the beach...I think its too pricey. She is 67% for height and still can not reach the pedals. When her foot rests on one pedal it makes an horrible clicking noise. I see the other trikes have an additional footrest, why is this one missing? They did not test the proper age group since it is listed for 9 months-5 years. Not sure about product & quality, though my husband likes it.
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Hi ljkertz, Thank you for your review. We offer a variety of different features on our trikes to ensure we meet the needs of different families and children. We apologize that you are not happy with your selection. If we can assist you further with finding the best trike for your daughter, please contact our Customer Service team at 800.621.7613. (Posted on 1/5/2014)
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I recently purchased the All-Terrain Stroll ' N Trike. The description provided fulfilled everything I was looking for in a trike for my grand daughter. The assembly took about 2 hours and was clearly explained in the directions. It looks great but it "stinks". The minute the box was opened and the materials were taken out of the box a noxious odor filled he room. The trike has been emitting a noxious odor every since it's been assembled ( 7 days now). The trike is made of a plastic material that "stinks". I have been airing it out in the garage and I hope it's odor free for Christmas. I expect the odor to dissipate but when it will be I don't know. It may be in the garage until Spring. The Radio Flyer brand name has been around for years and that's why I chose it for this purchase. This trike is to expensive and the brand name to well known to have this type of quality control issue.
*********************************Radio Flyer Customer Service*********************************
Hi! Thank you for your review. We apologize for the experience you have had with your trike. The smell you have described is coming from the rubber tires and we can assure you that this odor is non-toxic. To help eliminate the odor, please wipe the tires down with a hot, soapy cloth. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Service department at 800.621.7613. We are available Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm CST. (Posted on 12/23/2013)
If you need personal assistance with Radio Flyer products or have general questions, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 1.800.621.7613 Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm CST.


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Ariz. health care fight aligns Obama with ex-rival
Rep. Karen Fann, R-Prescott, left, rips up an amendment to a bill that is pulled prior to vote, as Rep. Frank Pratt, R-Casa Grande, looks up in a special session budget battle for Medicaid funding on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Phoenix. The Arizona Legislature is on track to pull an all-nighter and work into Thursday to finish a state budget and approve Medicaid expansion. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature was poised to pass a state budget and proposed Medicaid expansion that has divided the state's Republican leadership.
Lawmakers expect to hold a final vote on the budget and health care plan Thursday morning amid opposition from conservatives who have traditionally controlled state government.
The Senate advanced the proposals with little debate Wednesday evening, and the House was prepared to do the same.
The action means Republican Gov. Jan Brewer is close to securing a huge victory that will provide health insurance to an additional 300,000 poor Arizonans by embracing a signature part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law.
Brewer was one of the most vocal governors opposing the Affordable Care [auth] Act but acknowledged in January that it was the law of the land and would help Arizonans.
During the floor debate, Brewer's allies largely refused to answer questions or discuss provisions in the proposed budget, drawing rebukes from conservatives who warned of unchecked government. They proposed more than 50 amendments but didn't have the votes to stop the Medicaid expansion or the budget deal.
"How are you not embarrassed for yourself?" said Republican Rep. J.D. Mesnard of Chandler, an opponent of the expansion. "Is anyone going to stand up and give a defense?"
Lawmakers aligned with Brewer said they saw no reason to hear out the opposition.
"It's really just to speed up the process," said Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler, who was part of the coalition pushing the budget deal. "Otherwise you'd have 25 members asking questions and it would take forever."
With little notice, Brewer called lawmakers into a special session late Tuesday, allowing moderates to take over both chambers by voting to suspend normal rules and to limit debate on the budget.
The Medicaid plan would cover people making between 100 percent and 138 percent of the federal poverty level and restore coverage to more than 100,000 childless adults who lost Medicaid coverage because of a state budget crunch. About 1.3 million Arizonans already are covered by the state's plan.
Brewer's supporters introduced Tuesday an $8.8 billion budget similar to the plan approved by the Senate last month. It will not include a big "economic development" tax-cut plan backed by House Speaker Andy Tobin.
"We have a huge economic incentive in this budget — it's called Medicaid," Democratic Minority Leader Chad Campbell said. "That's a $2 billion economic incentive program right there."
Senate President Andy Biggs, who has fought the Medicaid expansion for months, implored Democrats and moderate Republicans to allow for debate after he was sidelined by Brewer's supporters late Wednesday.
"Some don't want to have discussion and think I am trying to embarrass them. I am not trying to embarrass them. This is a massive bill," he said on the floor.
As Republicans grew increasingly irate, Brewer's office released a statement that sought to distance her from the federal health care law that allows for the Medicaid expansion.
"Arizona's Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS, has existed for three decades … going back to President Obama's college days," wrote spokesman Matthew Benson in an email. "AHCCCS is not the Affordable Care Act. It is not ObamaCare. It is the nation's gold standard in terms of cost-effective Medicaid programs."
Biggs and Tobin both argue that the federal government is likely to go back on its promise to fund the Medicaid expansion and point to Washington's huge debt.
After adjournment Tuesday, Biggs and Tobin released an angry statement rife with insults toward Brewer: "We are frustrated and bewildered by her overt hostility and disregard for the budgetary process which was already well under way."
A calmer Tobin on Wednesday took some of the blame, saying he let his efforts to change Brewer's Medicaid proposal linger too long before dumping them.
"I probably should have reached a conclusion that my option for Medicaid was not really being taken seriously a lot earlier," Tobin said. "My mistake was I probably overestimated that there was a chance to really come to an agreement on the Medicaid that was more acceptable."
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Install trim before or after repainting?
My wife and I are closing on a house next week, and I plan on replacing all of the baseboard and door casing as they are dated and also painted with several layers of paint.
So my plan of attack is this:
1. Remove all the trim
2. Clean and prime walls
3. Paint walls
4. Paint trim on sawhorses
5. Install trim and touch-up
But I do have a question and am open to advice. This way seems the easiest, but if I attach the trim after we paint, can I still caulk without it looking too messy? Ideally, it seems like it would be better to install the trim and caulk, then paint the walls, but to me it would be easier to paint without having to worry about the trim.
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Prime an one coat on the horses, second coat after trims installed.
Messy caulking comes down to whos holding the gun.
Right on. I guess my concern with the caulk is applying it after the wall is painted.
I like to paint trim first and then cut in the walls but only because I"m slow at cutting in trim.:laughing:
Kwik is right on the money with the caulking. Make sure you cut only a small hole in the tip of the tube at an angle and face the angle toward the trim. This will give a nice thin caulk line against the wall and any excess can be wiped off of the trim.
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