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PHOENIX (AP) For years, officials at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) talked about acquiring copper miner Phelps Dodge (PD). But discussions in recent weeks sealed the deal that will create the world's largest publicly traded copper company.
The companies announced Sunday that Freeport-McMoRan will acquire Phelps Dodge for $25.9 billion in cash and stock.
The agreement is the latest multibillion dollar takeover deal in the global mining industry, which has been consolidating as companies scramble to add reserves and try to capitalize on record high metal prices.
Copper now trades at $6,765, down from a record of $8,800 in May but up 53% on the year.
Freeport-McMoRan valued its offer at $126.46 a share, well above the $95.02 closing price for Phelps Dodge shares in Friday trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Each Phelps Dodge share would be exchanged for $88 in cash plus 0.67 of a common share of Freeport-McMoRan.
In all, Freeport is paying $18 billion in cash and $7.9 billion in shares.
The takeover price values Phelps Dodge at around 8 times forecast 2006 earnings, compared with forward price earnings ratios of 8 for Freeport and 9 for diversified miners BHP Billiton (BHP) and Rio Tinto (RTP).
"The offer that they have brought to us is a 33% premium over what our stock price was last quoted at," said Phelps Dodge spokesman Peter Faur. "So for us, it's a very compelling transaction."
In trading Monday, Phelps Dodge shares soared.
Richard Adkerson, president and CEO of Freeport-McMoRan, said he and J. Steven Whisler, Phelps Dodge's CEO, began talking and laying the groundwork for "serious negotiations" within the past few weeks.
Adkerson expects shareholders and regulators to approve the deal by the end of the first quarter of 2007. He said acquiring Phelps Dodge provides an opportunity to diversify with an "attractive set of assets."
"This gives us good, future growth opportunities," Adkerson said.
The cash portion of the transaction totals $18 billion and Freeport-McMoRan said it would issue 137 million shares to Phelps Dodge shareholders. That would give them about 38% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. Freeport-McMoRan's board will also be expanded to include three independent Phelps Dodge directors.
Freeport-McMoRan said JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch have committed to paying the cash portion of the transaction, which will boost its total debt by year-end to about $17.6 billion.
The merged companies will operate under the Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold banner, though businesses operating as Phelps Dodge will continue to do so. Adkerson will be the CEO of the merged firms. He said he doesn't anticipate substantial reductions in workforce. He did not elaborate, saying only that isn't a significant part of the agreement.
The combined company's headquarters will be in Phoenix, although Freeport-McMoRan will maintain an office in New Orleans for accounting and administrative functions for its operation of the Grasberg mine in Papua, Indonesia. The Papua mine is one of the world's largest precious metal mines.
Phelps Dodge has operations throughout the world, and is working on an $850 million expansion of its Cerro Verde mine in Peru. It also is building a $550 million copper mine near Safford, Ariz., and planning a $650 million copper mine at Tenke Fungurume in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In October, Phelps Dodge reported a steep rise in third-quarter profit to $888 million, or $4.36 a share, from $366.1 million, or $1.81 a share, in the year-earlier quarter.
Freeport-McMoRan more than doubled its third-quarter earnings. The company earned $350.7 million, or $1.67 a share, on revenue of $1.64 billion, compared with $165.8 million, or 86 cents a share, on revenue of $983.3 million a year earlier.
The world's largest copper company in terms of production is Codelco, or Nacional del Cobre de Chile, owned by the country of Chile.
While the companies say the combination will make it the world's largest publicly traded copper company — and the largest metals and mining company based in North America — Adkerson said it will hardly have a corner on the market.
"This is a competitive, global marketplace in which there is a number of significant producers," he said. "We will be a large company, but not anything like one that will cause any concerns."
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PIXmania is a pure play on-line retailer. In January 2014, mutares AG announced that it has completed the acquisition Pixmania from Dixons Retail PLC. Effective August 6, 2014, Carphone Warehouse Group PLC merged with Dixons Retail PLC. Industry, Sector and Symbol: Sector: N/A Industry: N/A Sub-Industry: N/A Symbol: LON:DXNS CUSIP: N/A Web: N/A P/E:Trailing P/E Ratio: N/AP/E Growth: 0Dividend:Dividend Yield: 1.0% Frequently Asked Questions for Dixons Retail PLC (LON:DXNS) What is Dixons Retail PLC's stock symbol? Dixons Retail PLC trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DXNS." Who are some of Dixons Retail PLC's key competitors? 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September is almost gone and October is approaching. In Italy this is the season of chestnuts, pumpkins, mushrooms and grapes. One of the recipe I love the most is the so called "schiacciata con l'uva", a typical recipe from Tuscany: it's like a focaccia bread with red grapes in it and it's so special I can easily bake one and have it finished in a few hours.
It's not a fancy recipe but it's a traditional one and it perfectly matches my philosophy when it comes to food: the simplest, the tastiest. If you've in mind this focaccia, forget about it.
Make sure your schiacciata is not hot when you're going to serve it because the combination of grapes and sugar create a juicy mixture that is quite runny when hot and you won't appreciate the flavor of the dough if you've to fight against the ingredients.
What you need for a baking tray (the same used for pizza)
1 kg of red grapes
350 grams of flour
20 grams of yeast
1 glass of water
8 tablespoons of sugar
extra virgin olive oil
1. Dissolve the yeast in a glass of warm water and then pour all the flour and knead together with half of the sugar, 4 tablespoons of oil and a little salt. Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
2. Divide the dough into two parts, a more abundant and a less abundant one, then roll out the dough for the schiacciata directly in a baking tray.
3. Lay 3/4 of the grapes on the dough, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of oil and spread over the remaining dough to completely cover the edges.
4. Distribute the remaining grapes on the surface pressing lightly without pierce the dough, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of oil then bake in a hot oven for about 1 hour (depending on the oven!) at a temperature of 180°C/356°F. Let the schiacciata cool and serve.
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well...I don't know how it works for most banks, but with my credit union, if write a check for 1300 and have 1200 in the bank, they pay the check and charge you a 25 dollar fee.
I've actually done that before, quite intentionally, to avoid paying even higher fees. For example, my former landlord charged a 50 dollar late fee. I'd rather overdraw my account and pay the CU a twenty five dollar fee than pay the landlord a fee that was twice as much.
Of course it's not a rule to live by. But when rent's due on the first and you won't have the money till the fifth, it helps.
|So the bank will pay the landlord the full amount and just charge me a fee?
So the bank will pay the landlord the full amount and just charge me a fee?
Personally I would check with the landlord to see if you can get an extension in the $100 difference. Unless he insists on behaving the way an <alternate name for a donkey> would then I can't see him turning down $1200 now and $100 in a week or two.
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However, one thing I want to mention....intentionally writing a bad check is illegal.
My bank charges me $5 when someone else bounces a cheque on me, which tends to make me cranky.
Will you have any fees from your landlord? You'd need to read your lease on that and see what it says.
Problem solved, for now. My son gave me the last of his birthday money to cover it. I feel like crap- don't know when or if I'll be able to pay him back, seems like every time he gets money, I end up spending it on him, and can't always pay him back- but at least the rent will be paid.
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$25 late fee from the landlord and $25 late fee from the bank, so either way, I was gonna be out $25.
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Substance abuse is perhaps one of the most difficult challenges in life. What you need to know are the signs involved when someone is getting high or drunk. These signs can vary based upon the substance you or your loved one is abusing; however, here is a short list of common warning signs to be on the lookout for:
After consuming too much alcohol or getting high you might find yourself or your loved one forgetting what they may have said or done while they were under the influence. In some cases, depending on how much drugs or alcohol were consumed at one time there is the chance that you or your loved one could black out completely.
You could find yourself or your loved one engaging in fights with each other or other family and friends. This will come from yourself or your loved one's irritability, depression and mood swings they exhibit as a result of their addiction.
You will notice the substance abuser will be very relaxed and want to feel more normal with other people. This can lead to them taking more time off from school or work, being less engaged with their family, increase in time spent sleeping, and overall coming across as lazy and unmotivated.
When they stop using the substance, you will notice they get anxious; develop headaches; feel sick to their stomach, and display flushed skin. The substance abuser will have a husky voice and trembling hands. Worse yet, you might find them vomiting blood.
The overarching thing you will see is they will have a loss of control in their behavior and personality. They won't engage in activities with others. They will be highly secret and start having problems with yourself or other loved ones.
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Some of the most bizarre effects may be the substance abuser changing their appearance or continuing to use the substance despite knowledge of the negative consequences it has. Now is the time to change that.
Why not give us a call to at least have a conversation about how we can help you? We get it. You don't want to change however, but the truth is that sooner or later, you'll realize your lifestyle is unsustainable both physically, mentally and financially. You need to start thinking about a brighter future.
Maybe you do want to get back there and are desperately seeking the attention of others for help? Substances abuse is not the path to help. The mere question of needing help should come from your sincere interest to get better. We will not only listen to your story but give you a wide range of substance abuse treatment centers that can focus on helping you. We will make sure you feel not only comfortable with the center, but that they will indeed put an emphasis on getting you back to your life once more.
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Choosing a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Center
You must seek help. Whether it's for yourself or someone close to you, and we will be ready for you when you decide to take that first step. Our staff can help you find the best facilities that offer treatment programs for substance abuse, and that will make you feel comfortable while getting you or your loved one back their normal self again. You will need to take a look at the various options available to you, and we will walk you through them.
Some substance abuse treatment facilities have counseling, which will help get you to admit you have a problem and bring you the realization you need help. These counselors will be professionals who have been trained to help you and the many others like you. They have helped many others, and will be able to aid you in emotionally coping with the challenges you face as a substance abuser. You can also expect to find a 12-step treatment program at many drug and alcohol abuse treatment institutions. These are helpful because they move you back to your normal life. The strategy will connect you back with all parts of the life you left behind.
The substance abuse treatment center will also help you walk through the withdrawal process and help you detox off the substance you have been abusing. Many of them actually start with the detoxification process that often involves you being weaned off your substance abuse. Sometimes, they will end up switching your substance for a drug like Methadone or Naltrexone, which you will be weaned off slowly in lieu of the other harmful substance. You might also find you're given 24-hour medical care as you through the process of getting clean.
The substance abuse rehab center will likely be a communal setting, which is focused on getting addicts clean and well for normal day life. Many of them you will find offer long-term or short-term residential treatment plans, usually running anywhere from 3 weeks up to 12 months. The 12-step programs you will experience are more than not offered here.
The substance abuse treatment institution might also offer a Medication-Assisted Treatment. This will be designed to stop the substance cravings and other side effects from alcohol abuse. The treatment will stop the rewarding center from your brain when a substance is taken, and instead, institute a negative feeling when that happens.
The next step is aftercare. The goal of the aftercare is to make sure you do not relapse back into your old ways. You don't want to put in all that hard work, and then jump back into your old ways again.
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Family, Friends, and Substance Abuse: How to Reach Sobriety Together
Convincing your loved one to seek treatment might be one of the most difficult things you will ever do. You may not know how to approach them. It might be the case you do not know what to say to them or how to broach the subject.
This situation might be happening with your teenage child. There is a huge epidemic with substance abuse among teens in the United States. You will find it is quite common for teens to abuse substances. They will want to feel like they are an adult and be attracted to the danger and illegality of some of these substances. They may simply want to feel cool and fit in with the other kids. We want you to have the proper tools to speak to them respectfully but with concern and love. Here are some tips for approaching such a situation:
- Alert other family members and friends.
- Consider such a discussion with the substance abuser themselves.
- Make sure you don't bring up the topic when the person is high or intoxicated.
- Find a time to talk that is more than a few minutes.
- Tell this person you are concerned and care about them.
- Alert them to the behaviors and symptoms you have seen them displaying from the substance abuse.
- Create a dialogue where it is two-way and you are talking with the person.
Such a discussion might be more effective with multiple persons involved. This intervention then will need an agreed upon date, time and place, which is mutually beneficial to all parties involved. Often, you will find it smart to host the intervention at a place the substance abuser often goes. You will want to make sure all parties know it needs to be confidential. Yet, during the intervention, you will want to make sure their loved ones express the same mutual concern and wishes for recovery you will. This way it is a lot more powerful than just coming from one person.
An intervention is helpful, but is by no means the final solution. There is still much work you have to do to get this person better. We will be there every step of the way on your road to recovery.
How to Pay for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment ?
At this point, you must be asking yourself: will my insurance cover the substance abuse treatment plan? At Elite Rehab Placement, we go through and analyze your insurance plan, and then compare it with substance abuse treatment centers. We will which match your plan with the rehab center that best meets your needs. Soon after, you will be able to decide which one you feel most comfortable and secure with. You will want to, for example, check the accreditation status of some of the substance abuse treatment facilities to make sure they stay up to the same quality care you are seeking. And why worry about that when we can handle it for you?
You will be great and have the chance to revolutionize your life. Are you scared to change the way things have been? Life is fraught with challenges both personally and professionally. But, would it not be nice if you could experience all those ups and downs as you make those goals you have in life happen?
The right path for you is to be clear-headed, and you will once again realize how beautiful your life will be without drugs or alcohol. Find the strength and call us today. We will not only give you many different and fantastic substance abuse treatment facilities to choose from, but we will be the light guiding the way.
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Cycling to Work? 3 of the Best Urban Bikes for Commuting
3 of the Best Urban Commuter Bike Styles to Consider
Planning to start cycle commuting to work? Good choice! You'll save money, and you might even arrive faster than by car. Not to mention you'll skip the need for a cardio workout each day. Commuting to work by bicycle has so many upsides, and many employers are even incentivizing it.
But be careful! If you ride the wrong type of bike, your adventures in two-wheeled transportation will be short lived. Your rusty old beach cruiser or department store mountain bike will get pretty frustrating if you're riding it five times per week!
Picking the best possible urban commuter bike is essential to sticking with it. Just as you'd invest in your car, you should invest in your bike. It will pay dividends!
So what's the best bike for commuting anyway? That's the question I'll be tackling in this article. We'll check out three great bicycle styles that are, in general, well suited to your daily commute.
Within each style, I'll offer a review of a great commuter bike and brand to investigate.
What about bicycle styles to avoid? You bet! I'll cover that too.
The Road Bike: The best commuter around or a finicky nightmare?
The road bicycle has enduring popularity in the cycling world. They're fast, light, nimble and efficient. They are the 'sports car' of the cycling world, and they've been around for a long time. It's no wonder, then, that many riders find them appealing. Anecdotally, I see more road bikes commuters than any other style in my city.
But how do they stand up to the task of commuting? While it's true that their qualities of speed and agility will serve you well in city traffic, they can also be pretty uncomfortable.
An aggressive stance means you're often leaning over the handlebars. Drop bars are intended for aerodynamics, not comfort, and efficient riding is often only achieved when properly attired with cycling shorts, jersey and clipless shoes.
So does all this mean the road bike isn't the best commuter option? Not necessarily!
Finding Your Subcategory
Back in the days of Eddy Merckx and Jacques Anquetil, you might not have had many options for road bike styles. Today, however, you will find that the road bicycle segment is subdivided into many categories.
While they'll all feature a somewhat aggressive frame geometry and lack suspension components, there are a lot of different styles to choose from.
Here are my suggestions for finding a good commuter road bike suited to your needs:
- Choose Your Bars: A road bike doesn't necessarily have to have curled drop bars. In my opinion, the best commuter road bike handlebar style is often a straight bar, similar to a mountain bike. It gives you a more upright stance while riding, improving your vision and visibility. Your aerodynamics will suffer, but that's OK.
- Choose Your Groupset: The difference between the best and the worst urban commuter road bike is often the groupset. A groupset is a collection of components from a manufacturer, typically including the shifters, derailleurs and brakes, as well as often the crankset and chain. There are different price tiers; the pricier the groupset, the better and more smoothly it will shift. The Shimano 105 system is a good groupset that's pretty popular.
- Avoid Uber Carbon Fibre: OK, you might be tempted to get the lightest, sleekest carbon fibre road bike for your commute. My advice? Resist that urge! Your commuter road bike is going to be in rain and traffic. It's going to get dirty. You might have to lock it up outside. Get a good chromoly or aluminum framed bike that you don't mind wearing out. Go for strong components and beefier tires. Save the high-priced race stuff for your weekend fun.
Diamondback Haanjo: A top commuter road bike that's built for fun and gravel
In the road category, I'd suggest something similar to the Diamondback Haanjo. This bike has been built to mix the fun of road riding with the ability to hit a bit of gravel on occasion.
It has a less aggressive stance, and it is outfitted with a straight bar for a more upright seating position. It features a 70-degree head tube, so you're quite a bit more upright.
The frame is 6061 aluminum alloy. That makes the bike reasonably light, though aluminum does transmit vibration. The front fork is actually carbon fibre, which I think they included to reduce weight (since the larger tires and components would make it heavier otherwise). It's about 23.5 pounds when fully assembled, which is fairly light for the price point and the size of the tires.
This is (in my opinion) one of the best commuter road bikes because they built it to withstand the rigours of a hard daily ride. It is built more for durability and handling than out-and-out top end speed. The slacker frame geometry gives you precise control when maneuvering through traffic, and the Haanjo is fitted with Sora shifters and derailleurs. The crankset is a 46t / 36t FSA Gossamer, and it has a sealed cartridge bottom bracket. The tires are an impressive 32c with beefy tread. You can always switch to something a bit slicker if you want to get a bit faster.
I think the Diamondback Haanjo reviews well as a commuter bike, and your commute would be a lot of fun on this or something similar.
The Urban Bike: City Specific Commuter with Good Overall Utility
With how quickly our world is becoming urbanized, I'm surprised that it has taken the bike industry so long to jump on the trend. City specific urban commuter bicycles are popping up all over the place. While I wouldn't say they've gelled into an identifiable style like mountain or road, urban frames are some of the best bikes for commuting due to their simplicity and utility.
So what classifies an urban bicycle anyway? As mentioned there isn't one specific identifying feature that I can put my finger on. Rather, a city bike is best identified by the purpose for which it was built. They often have clean, spare looking frames without a ton of doodads. They're built to be adorned with accessories, bags and lights, so the manufacturer wants the frame to be as clean as possible. That aesthetic also happens to match well with an urban environment.
I find that many of the most popular urban specific commuter bicycles take style cues from the fixed gear look and feel: a classic diamond frame, no suspension parts, and straight chain line. Here are some other features you'll often find in this style:
- An internally geared hub is a popular feature on many of the top urban style commuter bikes. Why? Not only does an internal hub give a nice, clean chain line, it also does away with the derailleur. Internal hubs often require less maintenance, and they don't 'stick out' from the side of the bike like a derailleur does. Furthermore, you can shift gears at a standstill: handy if you need to accelerate quickly and get around that bus.
- Many city bicycles feature integrated racks and baskets. If you're commuting, you'll need somewhere to stash your briefcase, computer, phone, wallet, extra clothes, lunch, etc. Integrated racks save you a bit of money and tend to be more secure than third party racks. A quick-release pannier bag is a godsend when you have a meeting to run to.
- An upright riding position and excellent handling ensure that you'll see the road and maneuver quickly. The lack of suspension components avoids mushiness when accelerating or decelerating, and ensures you can react swiftly to changing conditions. Long distance / high speed commutes will be less comfortable, but shorter, city traffic speed riding is ideal for this style.
- Urban tires are usually a bit wider than those on a road bike, and they'll feature a bit more tread, though not so much as a mountain bike. They are primarily designed to give you traction on wet or dry pavement.
Breezer Downtown: A good urban commuter bike for city life
I wanted to offer an example of a good quality city commuting bicycle with many of the features I've outlined above. This is a simple yet beautiful bike from Breezer which is well suited to riding life in a municipal terrain.
The Downtown features a classic, diamond shaped frame that's high tension steel. The whole aesthetic of the bike is a bit of a vintage throwback, and it is a great looking ride with its gorgeous paint and integrated chain guard.
Obviously, it doesn't have any suspension components, and the riding position is upright and comfortable. This is preferable in a good city commuting bike. It has riser handlebars which are slightly swept back. The seating position is nice and neutral.
The Downtown features a 5-speed internally geared Nexus hub which you can shift at a standstill. Five speeds is typically more than enough for riding in the city, though if you live in an exceptionally hilly spot you might want a few more gears.
Breezer has thoughtfully added fenders and a rear luggage rack to the mix. The wheels are 700c in size, and the tires are 35c, which is quite wide.
The Downtown is quite heavy at 32 pounds. If you're hoping for something lighter, you'll need to increase the budget and find an aluminum framed alternative. On the whole this is a good, simple commuter bike for a very reasonable price point.
There are many, many other alternatives in this category that run the gambit in terms of price. Less money gets you no-name components and a heavier frame. More money gets you things like hydraulic brakes and better shifters.
Folding Bicycles: Among the best bike options for commuting in the city
One of the least appealing things about city bike riding is storage. In my apartment building, I have to cram my precious ride in with hundreds of others. Scratches are inevitable, and hauling it in and out of the tiny bike room is no fun.
A folding bike takes care of that problem! There are many excellent folders that can be stashed in a closet or the trunk of a car when completely folded up.
Many people thing that folding bicycles don't make good urban commuter bikes due to their wheel size. To that, I have two responses. First, you'd be surprised how fun, fast and capable a small-wheeled folding bike can be! They often can compete with full sized rides in the city. Their only disadvantage is top end speed, which isn't always a big concern in an urban commute.
Secondly, there are many full-size folding bikes out today, so that's no longer an excuse!
They vary in form and function, but most folders are fantastic for the trip to and from work. Once you arrive, you can break it down in seconds and carry it inside. Some even come with storage cases!
But Are They Capable?
Absolutely! A 700c folding bicycle will compare admirably to a non-folder in most aspects. The one key shortfall is the lack of gears, but even that is changing. SwissBike, for example (a brand that became famous for their 'backpack bike', has a line of folding mountain bicycles that have up to 30 speeds at your disposal. The Montague FIT has 30 gears as well.
All of this is a huge advantage. Suddenly, an apartment dweller can store a full-sized ride without issue. Your car doesn't need a bicycle rack anymore.
And your commute is much more convenient. Whereas before you'd need to haul your cumbersome cycle through the lobby and into that crowded elevator, now you can carry it in one hand and stash it behind your desk.
Montague Crosstown: One of the best, full-sized, folding commuter bicycles for riding in the city.
With the Crosstown, by Montague, most of your friends will notice that the frame is a little irregular, but they'll have no idea that this bike folds up! Montague has many models utilizing essentially the same frame.
There is a quick release lever on the top tube, which, when released, essentially allows the whole frame to pivot around the seat tube. So when it is folded up, the whole thing is only slightly larger than the 700c wheels.
It's a brilliant system that allows the frame to fold without interfering with the drivetrain or the chain line.
Functionally, the bike rides much like a sport hybrid bike. It has no suspension parts and a neutral, upright riding position. It is fast, zippy, maneuverable and it accelerates quickly from a standstill.
Componentry is fairly basic. There are 7 speeds in total, controlled with a grip shifter paired to a Shimano Altus rear derailleur. It rolls on Alex wheels paired to Formula hubs, and it stops with basic Tektro dual pivot brakes. It's about on par with a conventional sport hybrid in this price range, except that you get the amazing folding frame. It weighs in at a respectable 27 pounds.
I would suggest that a prospective Crosstown owner replace the seat with a Brooks or something, as it's not the best. I'd also caution that adding a rear fender will be tricky. You're best to add one of the seatpost mounted varieties. Most rear luggage / pannier racks are unlikely to work with this frame, at least not without some futzing.
It's a quick and fun ride, and for the price (and the fact that it's full sized) it's probably the best folding commuter bicycle for urban riding that I'm familiar with.
Bonus Review: Dual Sport Bicycles: A great commuter bicycle compromise between road and trail
I recently purchased a dual sport bicycle and I have been absolutely loving it.
Years back, when the hybrid bike came out, it offered something that was greatly needed: a compromise between the off-road riding of mountain bikes and the pavement prowess of the road bicycle. Unfortunately, you ended up with a ride that did neither job all that well.
Today, I'd classify many hybrids as 'casual' bikes: great for a tootle around the cul-de-sac, but average on pavement and close to miserable on trails.
There was a need for a bike that could handle both jobs well enough. Because trails riding is demanding, that meant creating a bike that had beefier tires and suspension than your average hybrid, but not so beefy as to be unwieldy on pavement. Enter the dual sport bicycle.
A dual sport has much of the geometry of a mountain bike. They have 700c wheels, wide handlebars, and front forks with a generous amount of travel. They have a lot more clearance than your typical hybrid, and they're often equipped with disc brakes.
If you have the option to take your daily journey across some trails, a dual sport is one of the best commuter bicycle styles around. I can attest to how much fun they are!
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2008 - A Year of Maine Photographs
de John R Rivers
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This book brings together a broad range of photographs taken primarily in Maine to create a vision of 2008. It is full of wonderful memories of the world around us from an incredible state.
Características y detalles
- Categoría Fotografía artística
Apaisado estándar, 25×20 cm
118 Páginas
- Fecha de publicación dic. 14, 2008
- Etiquetas family portraits, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, College of the Atlantic, architecture, landscapes, nature, birds, Maine
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I am an architect who grew up on Mount Desert Island in Maine. I have had a long term interest in photography that has grown in recent years. I thoroughly enjoy everything from landscape and nature photography to family portraits to architectural photography. Mount Desert Island, where I now live year around with my wife Carol and daughter Ann, offers a nearly endless palette of photographic opportunities, all while letting us enjoy one of the most beautiful places on earth.
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Salary sacrifice plus employer contributions are subject to contribution limit. For 2013/14 financial year the concessional contribution limit is $35,000 for individuals aged 60 and over. For all other individuals the limit is $25,000. If the total contributions exceed the limit, the contributions above the limit are taxed at an additional 30% tax rate.
Eligibility for the Government co-contribution is based on personal contributions paid after tax and your total annual income. To receive the full entitlement your total annual income needs to be less than $33,516 in the 2013/14 financial year and contribute $1,000. Income earned above this annual income reduces your entitlement and you receive no entitlement when your total annual income exceeds $48,516 pa. There are other eligibility criteria.
Total annual income is the sum of your tax assessable income plus reportable fringe benefits and reportable super contributions. In calculating your co-contribution amount we did not take into account any reportable fringe benefits.
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