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Jim Chick, 2011-2013 Board of Directors Nominee
As a lifelong enthusiast and career automotive guy, I'm in a place today where available time, desirable experience and passion to give back to the association have converged.Providing SEMA meaningful direction on behalf of thousands of small-business interests would be a high honor. My emphasis will be on two fronts: 1) Helping SEMA connect and align small business with its services. 2) Helping continue SEMA's outstanding federal and state efforts to keep open land open and invasive restrictions on vehicles at bay.
I began as a counter grunt and warehouse worker at Dar-Van. Then, I worked at Phoenix retailers Giant Off Road and Fly-N-Hi, where I was GM.
In 1987, I went to work at Mr. Gasket, as vice president for the off-road division. In the early '90s, I moved to Ohio to work as vice president for Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. In 1992, I rejoined Mr. Gasket in Cleveland as marketing director. In early 1996, I became president of TrailMaster Suspension, which was acquired by and eventually sold by Lund in 2002. Next was MasterCraft Safety, where I served as president. Since 2007, I have been sales and marketing director for Bestop's aftermarket business.
Working for Mr. Gasket was a formative experience with great early mentors—Joe Hrudka, Steve Bloom, Gary Biggs and Craig Manchen—along with many other excellent co-workers, manufacturers' representatives, suppliers and customers.
At TrailMaster, I oversaw doubling of business and quadrupling of earnings, where I gained experience with P&L, payroll, finance, supply chain, investment, mergers and acquisitions.
I positioned MasterCraft for fast growth by establishing finance alternatives; dove into new channels and expanded OEM military sales; created and executed marketing plans; and altered operations to meet demand for aftermarket and OEM products.
I have been the contact at LTAA, MPMC, ORBA, AUSA and the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame. I also served with SEMA companies on the SEMA/SAE Aftermarket Systems and Suspension Group.
Thanks to my father, I have been a lifelong enthusiast, along with thousands of miles Jeeping in the '60s and '70s. I enjoyed a semi-successful decade or so off-road racing during and following college. Raising a family of three won out over speed and sponsors.
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Tim Martin, K&N Engineering Inc.
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Steve Wolcott, ProMedia LLC
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The accommodation comprises three different categories of rooms - from comfortable street front Driftwood Standard rooms to fully refurbished Driftwood Superior rooms to modern, luxury Oceanview rooms with an uninterrupted view of the beach. Full services including restaurant, bar and event facilities for weddings, conferences, meetings and parties are all available. The hotel is only a stone's throw away from a stunning West Coast beach, and is close to the town's restaurants, caf's, shops and charming craft galleries featuring jade, wood, gold, ruby, rock and precious metals. Hokitika is centrally located, making it easy to travel to the main West Coast attractions such as the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks,Shantytown, Franz Josef Glacier & more
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Beachfront Hotel Hokitika, 111 Revell Street, Hokitika, West Coast, 7810, New Zealand.
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- Columbia Law School, Columbia University, New York, NY, J.S.D., 2011
- ABD. Expected defense, December 2012
- Columbia Law School, Columbia University, New York, NY, LL.M., 2007
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- The Natural Right to Intervene: The Evolution of the Concepts of Justification and Excuse for Both State and Individual, (with Max Maxwell), 7 INT'L CRIM. JUST. 555 (2009) (PEER REVIEWED)
- A Plea for Defending Humanity, 7 INT'L CRIM. JUST. 521 (2009) (PEER REVIEWED)
- Following Historical Precedent: An Argument for the Continued Use of Military Professionals as Triers of Fact in Some Humanitarian Law Tribunals, 7 INT'L CRIM. JUST. 43 (2009) (PEER REVIEWED)
- When a Rose is Not a Rose: Military Commissions V. Courts-Martial, 5 INT'L CRIM. JUST. 48 (2007) (PEER REVIEWED)
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- Book Review, 173 MIL. L. REV. 153 (2002) (reviewing JEFF SHAARA, RISE TO REBELLION (2001))
- Military Commissions v. Courts-Martial, Oxford Companion to International Criminal Justice 418 (2008) (PEER REVIEWED)
- U.S. v. McMonagle, Oxford Companion to International Criminal Justice 804 (2008) (PEER REVIEWED)
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- Selected as Best Instructor at the Military Intelligence School, December 1996
- Certified Small Group Instructor. Successfully completed a 40 hour training program in small group instruction by Training & Doctrine Command. Military Intelligence School, Fort Huachuca, AZ, November 1996
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- "Comparing Aspects of Military and International Criminal Law Jurisprudence", the Telford Taylor Memorial Conference. Columbia Law School, New York, NY September 17, 2010 (Discussant and Conference Organizer)
- "What Happens to the Rule of Law in Time of War," West Point Association of Graduates, West Point, NY, August 5, 2010 (Keynote Speaker)
- "Building a foundation for the Rule of Law," Armed Forces of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia, June 17th, 2010 (Speaker)
- "Intervening in Genocide and Mass Atrocities," Yale Law School, New Haven CT, March 9, 2010 (Panelist)
- "Tackling Discrimination as a Precursor to Genocide," Center for the Rule of Law Inaugural Conference,
- West Point, New York, April 16, 2009 (Moderator, Discussant)
- "An Open Discussion of Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Columbia Law School, New York, NY, May 6, 2009 (Panelist)
- "The Role of the Military in Preventing War Crimes" Columbia Law School, New York, NY, May 6, 2009 (Moderator)
- "An Analysis of Shari'a Law and It's Place in the West" Global Alliance Islamic Law Workshop, West Point, NY, November 21, 2008 (Moderator/Discussant)
- "The Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates: Lessons for Today" United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, October 8, 2008 (Panelist)
- "Symposium on George P. Fletcher and Jens Ohlin's Defending Humanity: When Force is Justified and Why (2008)" Columbia Law School, New York, NY, March 31, 2008 (Panelist)
- "An Introduction to the United States Civil Law System," presented at Augsburg, Wurzburg, Nuremburg & Bayreuth Law Schools in Bavaria, Germany in on various dates in the year 2000. (Guest Lecturer)
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(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, eligible participants in an Even Start program are—
(1) a parent or parents—
(A) who are eligible for participation in adult education and literacy activities under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act [20 U.S.C. 9201 et seq.]; or
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Family members of eligible participants described in subsection (a) of this section may participate in activities and services provided under this subpart, when appropriate to serve the purpose of this subpart.
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Any family participating in a program assisted under this subpart that becomes ineligible to participate as a result of one or more members of the family becoming ineligible to participate may continue to participate in the program until all members of the family become ineligible to participate, which—
(A) in the case of a family in which ineligibility was due to the child or children of the family attaining the age of 8, shall be in 2 years or when the parent or parents become ineligible due to educational advancement, whichever occurs first; and
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If an Even Start program assisted under this subpart collaborates with a program under part A of this subchapter, and funds received under the part A program contribute to paying the cost of providing programs under this subpart to children 8 years of age or older, the Even Start program may, notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) of this section, permit the participation of children 8 years of age or older if the focus of the program continues to remain on families with young children.
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An outdoor game where you run around a house and try to be the last person tagged.
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One person is designated "it" and a home base location is chosen. "It" goes and hides somewhere around the perimeter of the house. After counting to fifty, the rest of the group tries to run around the house without getting tagged by the person who is "it". Once you are tagged you join the person or persons who are "it" and will hide with them in the next round. Those who are not tagged begin again at the home base and the process begins again until only one person is left who has not been tagged.


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Chongqing International Trade and Commerce CenterChongqing, China Shui On Land P&T International, Associate Architect Mixed-Use, Office, Retail, Supertall 8 million ft2 / 651,065 m2 456 meters Gold (Goal)
As a centerpiece of the 3.6 million-square-meter Chongqing Tian Di Master Plan, a major redevelopment of a downtown core area, the Chongqing International Trade and Commerce Center will provide a synergy of uses, including office, residential, retail and entertainment to bring energy, activity and value to the site. Inspired by the sailing ships that once plied the waters of the surrounding Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the Chongqing International Trade and Commerce Center's lightness and graceful form is expressed both in the simple form of the Chongqing Super Tower, the tallest tower on site, and in the adjacent low-rise towers and retail podium.
The architectural language used to realize the Chongqing Super Tower will acknowledge the city's ancient cultural, social, and economic origins; the central and local government's visionary "314" Overall Plan; and Chongqing's geographic location. The sail design brings to life the commercial junk ships that long plied the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing's primary routes to the outside world. The main tower's two overlapping sail forms generate an oval in plan. The sail form is also evident in the wavelike design of the podium roof. The exterior wall design aims to instill a sense of movement and lightness, consisting of glass that envelops the curving form of the towers and sloping inwards as they rise adding to the organic feel of the structures. This form also helps to minimize light contamination, as the light hitting the exterior surfaces will be dispersed rather than concentrated.
The Super Tower's façade pattern is designed to evoke Chongqing's image as the city of "double happiness." This allusion seamlessly unites the architectural ambition of the urban renewal project with the city's plans to incorporate the happiness of its past into the limitless potential of its future. The "double happiness" theme expressed in all three tower façades harmonizes with Chongqing's twenty-first-century aspirations.


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Vitamin B3 or Niacin is required by the body on a daily basis for maintaining all healthy functions. If it is being taken according to the quantities required, the body would be able to complete all tasks easily. Further, niacin also helps the body in proper circulation of blood, regular nervous system functioning and digestion and a lacking of it could mean dangers of various types.
That's where it is very basic for us to simply keep the level of niacin up in our bodies with some natural foods and be healthy. Let's have a look at some of the major food types rich in niacin.
Some Natural Niacin Rich Food Sources To Grab
Wheat Bran- Wheat bran is a fiber-rich food type that's very rich in niacin as it tops the chart for the vitamin in various studies. It has about 30 mg of niacin in about 100 grams and must be opted for keeping the level of niacin up in the body.
Liver, kidney and heart products- Organ beats of the mammals have a high quantity of iron and niacin and must be taken. Going for naturally produced organ meats would be a healthy choice as not at all are accustomed to these types of diet.
Pork chops, chicken, turkey and beef- All conventional red meats are good sources of niacin and protein that would let your body bask in the glory of a superior health prospects. You can go for lean cuts of meat such as chicken and turkey if you don't want to go for red meats.
Fish- All fish types be it a Sardine or Salmon, all possess a good quantity of niacin. Fish can be taken as an alternative for red meat all over the world and is a safe addition to your daily platter when taken in moderation and prepared without the use of excess oils.
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One Bedroom ApartmentMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children)
Two Bedroom ApartmentMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 4 children)
Superior Two Bedroom ApartmentMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 4 children)
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly apartment with outdoor pool and fitness center
This family-friendly Chatswood apartment is located in the business district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Westfield Chatswood Mall and Chatswood Golf Club. Royal North Shore Hospital and Northern Sydney Institute, St Leonards Campus are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a spa tub are available at this smoke-free apartment. Other amenities include a sauna, WiFi in public areas, and a business center.
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All 53 apartments feature kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves, plus wired Internet and balconies. Other amenities available to guests include cable TV, DVD players, and separate bathtubs and showers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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In addition to an outdoor pool, The Sebel Sydney Chatswood provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. High-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1592 square feet (148 square meters) include conference space. This luxury apartment also offers multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
The Sebel Sydney Chatswood is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 1592
- Conference space size (meters) - 148
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
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- Number of floors - 14
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Outdoor pool
- Porter/bellhop
- Sauna
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 53
- Wedding services
- WiFi (surcharge)
Family Friendly Amenities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- DVD player
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway/extra beds available
Available in all rooms: Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
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Despite having no military base nearby, nearly 20,000 veterans call Buncombe County home — giving it the sixth-largest veteran population in the state. As local visits for PTSD, depression, substance abuse, homelessness and unemployment continues to climb at Charles George VA, three local veterans share their struggles and stories about mental health. (Cover design by Sarah Riddle)
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A religious response to global warming.
On a recent, overcast Thursday evening, I co-led a presentation in San Marcos, Texas, about creating a local, interfaith environmental network. I didn't know what to expect; in retrospect, I guess I didn't expect much. San Marcos is a small town compared to the other cities in which I've offered this presentation. I wondered whether enough people would even be interested.
We met in one of the basement classrooms of a campus ministry center, hosted by the local Unitarian Universalist church that rents space there. Fifteen people showed up, most of them Unitarian Universalists, members of the host church. One was Christian (Unity), one was Jewish, one was Baha'i. Two were religiously unaffiliated.
There is a magic that happens when we come together.
This week, it has been my privilege to meet with leaders of two of Texas Interfaith Power & Light's local affiliates—in Fort Worth, Fort Worth Interfaith Power & Light; and in Austin, the Interfaith Environmental Network. The meetings were very different.
In Fort Worth, planning is underway for a formal October launch of the group. In addition, we strategized about how to respond as people of faith to a new proposal from the EPA to weaken and delay long-awaited emissions standards on cement kiln plants.
As my heart and prayers go out to the Sikh community following yesterday's horrific shooting in Wisconsin, my resolve to work toward creating a community that is more accepting, more loving, and more whole grows even stronger. Because I know that the first step in building community is knowing about the people in that community, I am devoting some time today to learning more about the Sikh tradition. Today I write to share a little of what I've learned—and, as I like to do, I begin with a story.
According to The Handbook of Living Religions, the founder of the Sikhism, Guru Nanak (1469-1539), who lived in the Punjab region of northwest India, went one day to take his usual bath in the river—and disappeared for three days. During those three days, he was presumed dead. Neighbors searched the banks and dragged the river.
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"One day, the king ordered that an elephant be brought into the palace, along with the five wisest sages from the outskirts of the city, who all happened to be blind. The king instructed each sage to stand at a different place around the elephant, each touching a different part of the animal. 'You are each touching one thing,' the king said to the sages, 'Tell me: what is it?'
The first sage was touching the trunk of the elephant. 'It is long, coarse, and flexible,' he said. 'It is a rope.'
Last week, the Founder and Director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA), Judith McGeary, spoke on our February 2012 interfaith environmental conference call about GMO's, or "Genetically-Modified Organisms." She highlighted several concerns about the widespread and increasing use of GMOs in our food system, including social justice concerns for small farms and low-income farmers, environmental concerns about the use of pesticides on fields planted with genetically-modified "Round Up Ready" crops, and health concerns about the still-unknown long-term effects of eating foods that contain GMOs.
The forecast for name-your-environmental-crisis-here often looks bleak. People who follow environmental issues know it, and sustained justice work can be a challenge. When I meet with religious groups about things like pervasive toxic chemicals, environmental justice, or global warming, someone invariably asks, "Where do we find hope?"
Here's the truth, friends: I am done with hope. Hope hinges on outcome; it pursues a goal. Hope is illusory, transient, and insubstantial. In honestly facing life's challenges—including the reality of human suffering, intolerance, and environmental degradation—I am likely to be disappointed if I put too much stock in hope.
To continue working for justice in a wounded world that cries out for healing, I need something more than hope. I need meaning.
This was my first visit to the Zen Center. One of the Buddhist priests had invited me to encourage his students to engage in interfaith environmental work. I was a little nervous, but something about this group—their open spirit, perhaps, and honest questions—quickly put me at ease and helped me speak from the heart. At some point, I found myself saying, "The Buddhist tradition has beautiful teachings about how all life is interconnected, and the world desperately needs this wisdom! Please share it."
Global warming is a huge behemoth of a problem. It challenges us to work together across the globe in new and unprecedented ways—ways we clearly haven't figured out yet, as international climate talks repeatedly fail to produce significant agreements. Meanwhile, individual people are waking up to the climate crisis, struggling to make sense of it, and wondering how to respond.
I was on a chartered bus with about 40 other people—Christians, Jews, Muslims, Unitarian Universalists, one Buddhist, and one Wiccan priest. We were united in being people of faith, in being mostly white and middle class, and in touring part of Newark, New Jersey as part of the Environmental Justice retreat of GreenFaith's Fellowship Program.
I already knew that low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation; if there are toxic emissions or pollution to be found in a community, it's most likely on the "other side of the tracks," where poverty and the legacy of racism and discrimination combine to form communities that have little leverage in the fight against larger corporate interests. And so it is in the Ironbound, a historically immigrant community in Newark, so-named because it is bounded on three sides by railroad tracks—and on the fourth side, by Newark Airport.
At the end of each month's interfaith environmental conference call, we close our time together with a prayer. Often, I'll ask a clergy-person to lead us. Today, though, the theme of this month's call--"greening" the holidays--had me thinking about the current Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which ends today at sundown. What follows are the words I offered at the close of today's call.
Today is the last day of the Jewish festival of Sukkot, during which we are commanded to go outside and sit in temporary dwellings, open to the elements. This act of moving outside for seven days is a reminder of our impermanence and fragility, our connection to the natural world, and our responsibility to be engaged with and active in the larger world, outside our comfort zone. All of that might sound pretty heavy.
But during this festival of Sukkot, we are also commanded to be happy and joyful!
On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, I offered testimony at the U.S. State Department hearing in Austin in opposition to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Although I had prepared my testimony in advance, I revised it during the hearing to address the very real concerns being expressed by our union brothers and sisters about their need for jobs. I'd love to hear your thoughts--about this testimony, about this issue, about your experience of the hearing... feel free to send me an e-mail.
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|Structural stability of proteins in aqueous and nonpolar environments.
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|A protein folds into its native structure with the α-helix and∕or β-sheet in aqueous solution under the physiological condition. The relative content of these secondary structures largely varies from protein to protein. However, such structural variability is not exhibited in nonaqueous environment. For example, there is a strong trend that alcohol induces a protein to form α-helices, and many of the membrane proteins within the lipid bilayer consists of α-helices. Here we investigate the structural stability of proteins in aqueous and nonpolar environments using our recently developed free-energy function F = (Λ - TS)∕(k(B)T(0)) = Λ∕(k(B)T(0)) - S∕k(B) (T(0) = 298 K and the absolute temperature T is set at T(0)) which is based on statistical thermodynamics. Λ∕(k(B)T(0)) and S∕k(B) are the energetic and entropic components, respectively, and k(B) is Boltzmann's constant. A smaller value of the positive quantity, -S, represents higher efficiency of the backbone and side-chain packing promoted by the entropic effect arising from the translational displacement of solvent molecules or the CH(2), CH(3), and CH groups which constitute nonpolar chains of lipid molecules. As for Λ, in aqueous solution, a transition to a more compact structure of a protein accompanies the break of protein-solvent hydrogen bonds: As the number of donors and acceptors buried without protein intramolecular hydrogen bonding increases, Λ becomes higher. In nonpolar solvent, lower Λ simply implies more intramolecular hydrogen bonds formed. We find the following. The α-helix and β-sheet are advantageous with respect to -S as well as Λ and to be formed as much as possible. In aqueous solution, the solvent-entropy effect on the structural stability is so strong that the close packing of side chains is dominantly important, and the α-helix and β-sheet contents are judiciously adjusted to accomplish it. In nonpolar solvent, the solvent-entropy effect is substantially weaker than in aqueous solution. Λ is crucial and the α-helix is more stable than the β-sheet in terms of Λ, which develops a tendency that α-helices are exclusively chosen. For a membrane protein, α-helices are stabilized as fundamental structural units for the same reason, but their arrangement is performed through the entropic effect mentioned above.
|Satoshi Yasuda; Hiraku Oshima; Masahiro Kinoshita
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The Giant Forest Museum, together with a connecting nature trail system leading to Round Meadow and vicinity, provides a basic introduction to the primary features of Giant Forest including its giant sequoias, meadows, and human history. The renovation of the historic Giant Forest market building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, began in 1999, and conversion to a museum and visitor center was completed in summer 2001.
Designed to serve as the starting point for visits to the grove, the Giant Forest Museum provides visitors the opportunity to learn the story of the giant sequoias and Giant Forest. Self-guiding interpretive trails lead from the museum to the Round Meadow and Hazelwood areas.
To support the museum, the Beetle Rock building was retained to serve as a classroom and auditorium for educational purposes, run by the Sequoia Natural History Association. The ranger residence and comfort station join the museum and Beetle Rock Educational Center as the only four buildings retained in Giant Forest.
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Rare footage offers a glimpse of the city right after World War I. Compare those with sleek aerial footage from today.
Maybe it could even build structures on Mars.
A new film explores the conflicted relationship between the skater and the city.
Suburbanization and poorly planned infrastructure led to Angkor Wat's metropolitan collapse. Its demise offers an important lesson for today's cities.
Mayeul Akpovi's cameras travel as they shoot, sliding through the freeze-framed city.
A stunt driver takes a high-speed and action-packed tour of the city.
The head of the environmental program at Bloomberg Philanthropies makes the case in this compelling video.
London's most athletic vermin run the torch in this charming animation.
Watch cars get launched into the air like rockets due to ill-fitting manhole covers.
Ben Jenkin jumps, tumbles and climbs his way through Miami Marine Stadium.
Smart design will reduce heat energy use, electricity use and water consumption.
In the future, urban planners could lose their jobs to ultra-efficient slime molds.
You can set your iPod to blast from a bench in Moscow. Ugh.
There's fun and profit in having giant shredding rotors tear the flesh off deceased vehicles.
Turning this public park staple into a personal gym.
With a bit of CGI help, we now know what it would look like if New York City was one big amusement park.
A light and sound installation helps foreigners pronounce crazy Danish street names.
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Command StaffSeven chief-level officers form the command staff of the Orange City Fire Department. The command staff is responsible for integrating the vision of the fire chief and the mission statement of the fire department into the every-day services provided to the community. The command is also tasked with establishing and maintaining a high level of preparedness for a wide variety of less frequent but possible emergency events. The fire chief leads the fire department by formulating and communicating his specific vision for the fire department within the more general mission statement of the city. The fire chief reports directly to the city manager and, as such, is the liaison between the fire department and city management. The deputy chief of operations commands all of the emergency first-responders on the department -- 108 people total. The "ops chief" ensures that the Orange City Fire Department provides the best trained personnel, vehicles and equipment possible. The services deputy chief manages the Fire Prevention Section, departmnental administration and disaster/terrorism preparedness. Thirteen employees work under the services deputy chief, including three administrative assistants. The emergency medical services (EMS) manager is responsible for the management of the Emergency Medical Program. "Medical aids" comprise approximately 80% of the total number of emergency calls to which the fire department responds. The three shift battalion chiefs command all on-duty emergency response crews when they are on duty.
All of the chief-level officers execute collateral duties in addition to their primary responsibilities. Staff CaptainsThree staff captains assist the division chiefs as the training and safety captain, prevention services captain and administrative captain. As the chief-level officers do, the staff captains carry collateral duties in addition to their primary functions. The main role of the training and safety captain is to insure that all emergency response personnel on the department are trained to the highest degree possible. He also spends much time on preparing and administering promotional and probationary exams. The prevention services captain supervises six safety specialists and acts as the department public information officer. The administrative captain provides the facilities and personnel with needed equipment and supplies. He is also responsible for most of the preparation of the departmental budget.


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Hugo Chávez and his cronies must have been very happy with President Obama's first State of the Union address, which completely ignored the challenges to democracy in Latin America. Obama cited the brave Iranian activists who are fighting for freedom in the streets of Tehran, if only very briefly, but he failed to mention the tens of thousands of Venezuelans who have gathered in Caracas and other cities over the past week to protest against the failed policies of a dictatorship. The demonstrations in Venezuela are ongoing, yet Obama did not see fit to discuss them.
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Noam Chomsky talks to a packed house in Boston following the historic 2008 U.S. election results. He compares the democratic systems of Latin America (where left movements have been putting their candidates in office in recent years) with the public relations-managed extravaganzas in the U.S. (intended for a passive citizenry), drawing lessons on how we can best create progressive "real change."
Recorded November 19, 2008 at the Arlington Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts. 43 minutes total – introduction by Sergio Reyes, talk, plus questions and answers.


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I agree with the girls. Your freaking the women out, because your too good to them. A lot of women our age, who are single, have had some really bad relationships. Think about who your dating pool are. Divorced because of abuse, drugs, alcohol, financial difficulties, cheating, or married young because they were pregnant.
We don't have a lot of single women who have had a lot exposure to a good man. I was very lucky when I met my wife. She was legally married to a man for 25 years. When he married her, she was the other woman, of his first marriage. She divorced him mostly due to the same reason. He was seeing (now married to) a lot lizard. His son wasn't even invited to the wedding. GREAT GUY Huh.
I dated a lot after my ex & I split, and I did all the same things your doing. I learned after the first wife. You can put a woman on a pedestal, but you have to take them down and treat them as a woman and equal, also. Worship the them because they deserve it. With our partners, you have to be a man. Hold them tight, disagree with them, but most of all, they are equal and want to be treated the same.
My wife tells me all the time that she's the spoiled one. She feels sometimes our love life is all about her and tells me to take what I want. I have a love for her bottom and it's hard to ask for it. I alway make sure she's ready, but I have to go there every once in a while. Believe me, I really spoil her before and after. It even harder to ask for it, when you only have a chance to have sex 2-4 times a month. After being with her for 6 years, she reads me pretty well and knows when I have to have it.
My ex couldn't read a comic book and had no idea how much I wanted sex. I put her on the pedestal, but never really took her down. I was alway trying to please her and not myself for anything. Of course when I did try to please myself with her, that was out and it all had to be about her.
Dennis the best advise I can give you is keep trying and set your boundries. Sit down and literally write down what you want in a woman/partner. Example: non-smoker. If she smokes don't date her. If she hides it, really don't stick around. You know what you want. Put it in front of you and then decide what you will do to get and keep it.
A woman can be the perfect woman in all aspects, but one and it will drive you crazy. I dated a woman for a month and she would do anything (in bed) with me. That was one of my requirements when I started dating her and she knew that was what I wanted. After a month she tells me, we can still date, but no sex. I didn't go out with her again. It wasn't all sex in the relationship, but I would not date a woman who didn't want to have sex. This is just one example, but I hope you see my point.
Your not over doing anything, but you have to know when to add the equal time also. I'm sure the ladies will agree, it's great to be on the pedestal, but they like to be equal also. They want to give a little of the pedestal time to their partner.
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I'm guilty of enjoying the sun. Haven't been on site or doing much computer stuff. Only the basics. I've got scout camp comming up next week, had be on trips with the family and generally busy with other activities. Busy hands keep folks together, because they don't nit pick. They're just to busy.
So everyone go to the zoo, the aquarium or just for a walk. Enjoy this time of year that has been blessed upon us. Seeing nature's bounty and being in the sun's warmth is a blessing to behold.
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I've had a few crazy days. Finishing up planting my plants, mowing, trimming hedges and trees, working with my scouts, and of course work. My wife has been busy at work and with her mom. We have squeezed a hour or 2 a day to see each other.
Plans for this weekend. Saturday: Pancake breakfest for Fire Dept fund raiser. Lunch: Tenderloin at another fund raiser and dinner at another fund raiser. Work Saturday night.
Sunday: Sleep a little and then Brunch with family and friends. Visit cemeteries to put flowers on wife's family graves.
Monday: American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Veterans Ceremony. Boy Scouts Color Guard behind the Legion Color Guard. Annual Legion Bean dinner with my family and my scouts.
My wife and I are big supporters of local community causes. I can't always give much, but if we can buy a $10 Tshirt or $5 meal to help we will. We try to budget about $50 a month for this. That's not including our time and money for scouts and 4H.
I have served my country since I was 18. U.S. Navy, Federal employee, factory worker, restaurant worker, and a state employee. I will continue to serve this wonderful country, even if I don't always agree with our leaders.
On this Memorial Day as every day, we all should honor the men and women who have made this country what it is today. It doesn't matter if your ancestors dug a ditch, served in war time or were a millionaire, they all made a contrabution to this nation. They all got up each morning and improved their lives and in turn improved our nation.
I'll get off my soap box and wish everyone a good Memorial Day weekend.
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Your not blinded by love, just hopeful. I work in a place that is very negative for relationships. I have to keep my head and heart very solid and in line. Some say I'm a hard A**, but things have to be good between both parties for the relationship to work. I hope you both can get the tools you need to make the relationship work.
Take every advantage to being happy, but don't take a step back. Abuse is never acceptable. I don't care how much you love them and think you can change them.
One of my first relationships, after I separated from my ex wife, was with a woman who's bf broke her arm in 4 places. 4 years later she got away from him. List of injuries are to long to list here, but after a broken nose and concussion, she wised up. She lived homeless for 6 months to get out.
My mother had just married another drunk (dad was first). We boys were 13,12,& 11. One day, he raised his voice to her in front of us. Later,when he was sober, he was advised by all 3 of us, if we see a bruise, a bump, or any physical damage to mom, he wouldn't wake up the next day. Yea, we don't take abuse well. They were married for 5 years.
That's why I'm a little strong minded about getting away from abuser.
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I hope you can get together, but don't rush it. Also make sure you have it worked out before you get married. That piece of paper changes things legally. It's a contract that is very hard to break.
It won't be better if you haven't fixed it before you sign the papers. That is the biggest problem I see in marriages today. People still get married, even though they hit, hurt, and fight each other in the dating process. Then wonder why the marriage didn't work.
If it isn't working living together, then don't get married.
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I'm sorry about your separation. I guess I'm a A**Hole, but if your not married, fighting that is escalating to "emotional and physical abuse" and a child is being resented, you need to be separated. You are having heartache and pain now, but you need to move on. This relationship is poison.
What is your child seeing? It's parents fighting and hurting each other. The child is seeing it's being resented by the new partner. A parent should NEVER chose a new partner over their own child. I don't care how good a person you think they are. If they resent the child, it's poison to the relationship and they need to be gone.
Stress is the fight or flight reaction to a threat. There must be threat in the home, because your fighting then she flees to her home. You can try to work it out, but you have to look at all points of view. Your's, her's and your child's. Even a baby can feel resentment and hatred. Stress can make people do very bad things. I'm not saying she would, but look at the mom who tried to drive into the ocean with her children. Look at the murder/suicides in the news. I'm not saying don't try, but if it's hurting everyone to stay together, get apart.
It take 2 people working to have a relationship. If one of the two doesn't try or want it, then there is no relationship.
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I feel blessed every day I have my parents around. Mom is a 5 year breast cancer survivor. Dad has COPD, alcoholism, and cancer. Both still heavy smokers. I had lost all grandparents by the time I was 24. All basicly through smoking. Between emphysema, cancer and a trailer fire caused by a lit cigarette.
My wife's mother mentally is gone and physically is failing fast. Her father is a self imposed bed ridden person. He won't seek help or won't do any thing to help himself. Everyone must bow to his wishes. He's 300 plus, CHF, 2 ppd smoker, and complains why no one wants to visit him. My wife visits her mother 3 times a day now. Hasn't see him in over a week.
Yes, I celebrate having my parents around and try to have my son experience them every chance we get. We are all getting older and need to stay connected to our past. Our children need to know where they came from to help guide them to where they are going.
By the way everyone, my gf and I got married about 6 weeks ago. I think this one will make it.
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Breakfest went well with dad, but we weren't able to grocery shop due to the cold rain. Dad just can't handle it any more. He's 75 years old. I got my hugs and well wishes. Some days I really wish we lived closer. Then there are times I'm glad we don't.
My father is an alcoholic. He has been all my life. I don't want to expose my son to the lifestyle. I also want my son to only have good memories of his grand father. A falling down whiny drunk is not a good memory. Dad usually stays sober when my son is around.
I hope your family has a good Mother's day planned for you. Visiting and flowers are on my agenda for my mom. I hope the gf mom last until after Mother's day. Next year will be very hard on my gf. Her mom has dementia and is on the final stages at the nursing home. It's day by day for her now. Remember to hug and love your family every day.
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As a person who met my gf online, I can tell you honesty is the best policy. Don't lie. I dated 3-4 women at a time while I was online dating. I explained right up front what I wanted and what my needs were. I was on 4 sites and dated/talked to about a dozen women. Some were just hook ups and some had ended up just a meet and greet and over. I told every one of the women I met I was seeing other women.
My gf was told right up front what my expectations were and what I was doing. Never hide what your doing. Don't expect the love of your life on the 1st date. Be confident and sure of what you want from a partner.
I dated older than me and younger than me. I was 45 at the time. The oldest was 52 and the youngest was 35. When I was 25 I dated a woman who was 56. OMG what a couple of nights. She taught me a lot, but I also showed her some things. Over 18 and consenting, what does age matter?
My gf now is my age. We talked online and then phone for over 3 months before we even met. By our 3rd date, I started feeling a difference in our relationship. One time after that, she asked me if I was still seeing other women. I told her I was, but what I didn't tell her was I felt bad about telling her I was seeing other women. I could see the hurt in her eyes. 2 weeks later I told her we were exclusive. I also advised the other women I was seeing that we were over. They understood and congratulated me on finding someone.
I'm a firm believer in the truth. Lying and covering up only hurts you and your honor. No one wants to date a dishonorable person.
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I got a little confession. I've been kind a slack in seeing my dad lately. The last couple of years, I have made sure to see him at least once a month and take him shopping. He's fixed income and gets his check on the 3rd.
The last 4 months have been crazy. Gf getting new job, her mom in nursing home with Dementia and her dad's self imposed bed ridden situation, Boy Scouts, 4H, and other things.
My sister has taken up a lot of my slack and I shamed my brothers in to see him more often. 3 of them live less than 30 minutes away and I live 1.5 hours away. I seen him more than they did..
I got a phone call yesterday and he invited me to breakfest on Monday. I realized I hadn't been there and he sound really hurt because I hadn't been there.
So yes Sunflower, sometimes your silly, crazy, and busy children need a nudge. I am not angry at my father's call. I'm angry at myself because I need to see my parents more.
My gf's mom may pass on with in the week. My gf has already lost her mom mentally and soon it will be physically. Some times even if it stares you in the face, you forget about the ones you love.
Don't feel bad to call, text or email reminders. We will still love our parents.
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Regarding mechanical keyboards: is the Thermaltake Meka G-Unit any good?
Also, if I use a USB to PS/2 adapter, are there any downsides compared to using a regular PS/2 cable?
You would be much better off by buying a 120hz screen, in gaming and in general usage.
Also, there are 4 tricks not to have problems with sticky keys, blocking, ghosting and all that:
1.- Disable sticky keys in your OS (kind of related).
2.- Use the 'modifier' keys for playing, for example ctrl, shift, alt, spacebar. They are not affected by that at all.
3.- Use different letter keys if you are getting constant blocking. That's one of the reasons why people used to play with ESDF instead of WASD, or skipping some row when using emulators (lets say WASD for moving then UIO-JKL)
4.- In some instances there are less troubles with it by using a usb to ps2 adapter, no matter if it is a nkro keyboard or not.
I'm in the process of buying new gear. Today i bought a new headset. I broke my G35 headset, now it's a Steelseries Siberia V2 ($124), maybe tomorrow i'll buy a new mousepad? My Razer Destructar is all bumpy because i've had many hot things on it (to Eat/Drink). Thinking of trying out the new MX mouse? i loved the feel of those. My deathadder still works, but i want options. Then i'll need a new keyboard, i've had my G19 for a few years and i eat at my keyboard so it's full of gunk and i just want a new one.
These are my 2 monitors
I'm confused because they are 60 hz monitors, my dad was yelling at me on the phone there are no 120 hz monitors, only tv's yet the benQ is a 120hz monitor, not a TV. Can someone un confuse me?
Was looking for dat 27" ASUS and got irritated a bit. Price ~480 EU. That's solid for a monitor with crappy colors.
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Hmm. Depends on size of tree.
If it is at all possible, water the trees thoroughly 72 hours before you move them.
A 10 foot tree doesn't take a huge root ball. Figure on 1 foot spade diameter per inch of trunk diameter. Poplar and spruce can be moved with shallow root balls. Up to a 10 foot poplar, and up to a 6 foot spruce can be moved with a shovel, a roll of burlap, and a spool of baler twine. Digging time is about 15 minutes each. This is if done while trees are dormant.
Trees with tap roots (Pine, oak here.) take deeper root balls. Really you should prune the tap root the fall before moving them.
Easiest way would be to rent a potting spade and a bunch of pots of appropraite diameter. One for #20 pots would probably be sufficient. Whatever number of pots fits on a trailer, get twice that many pots. OR get 500 + load pots.
First scenario: The spade moves back and forth with each load.
Dig a tree. Drop into pot.
Repeat LOAD times.
Change to bucket.
Load a tree onto trailer.
Repeat LOAD times.
Take trees to new site.
Take potting spade to new site.
Use spade to dig hole. Put dirt into empty pot.
Repeat LOAD times.
Unpot tree, and plop into hole.
Repeat LOAD times.
Change to bucket.
Load pots full of dirt onto trailer.
Return to source site.
Empty pots into holes.
Start next load.
If you have enough pots, you can get multiple loads ready at source site, and manhandle them onto trailer with a ramp and dolly. Loading time is higher, but the potting spade moves back and forth less often.
You will lose some. Probably about 10% if you do this in early spring before they break dormancy. Somewhat less if you do it in fall. (Roots have more time to establish before bud break)
Would the following work:
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Attach it to your pack. Got any photos that'd help us see how you do it?Thanks David.
I can't find any photos right now. I'd I say most of you would say I cheat. ... I use an external frame pack. I have velcro on the frame. But for the fast and easy, all I have to do use slide the handle under my sternum strap. This way is by far the easiest as long as the wind isn't going strong.
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I used the same approach when I was hiking in the desert over the summer. It was one of the BirdePedal metalized umbrellas in case it matters, but I pretty much just placed it alongside my torso and connected my sternum strap over the handle. It probably wouldn't have worked so well had it been windy, but for the sun it was great.
I'll get an umbrella out and give it a try.
Francis: agreed. If your hands are free (no hiking poles) than an umbrella is versatile in sun/rain conditions. Also, if you use a tarp in blowing conditions. Or while cooking.etc.With an umbrella attached to my pack, I could reach up and collapse it during windy conditions. Then, when the winds died down, I'd simply raise it again.
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Hey Tapon, great article. You are always pushing the envelope. I remember that rock canopy shot from your Yo-yo hike. That's a great example of doing more with less and is where the philosophy of going lighter comes into play.For myself, and I think for you too, there is a significant added value to being industrious and creative on the trail. Finding ways to use our skills and less gear to solve the challenges of enjoying a long hike with a very light pack. I don't want to put words in your mouth, but from talking to you and reading your articles that's my impression. You can correct me if I'm off base.As many of the replies to this thread illustrate, there are lots of different types of backpackers. However, when you get down into the super ultralight weights (5lbs for avg male, +1-2 lbs for larger humans), it becomes more about the philosophy, the challenge and the minimalism approach that dictate our decisions. Using skill and ingenuity as opposed to relying more on gear. There is some irony here, funnily enough, because we do obsess about our gear even though there is less of it! Especially because if you are taking less, it better be well selected. Again, that's just my feeling and what makes going outdoors enjoyable for myself. A backpacker without an sul mindset would find most of the SUL tactics absurd, because the choices and whole approach is so different, and so finding a consensus among that wide swath of a genre is unlikely.In regards to umbrellas, if you use a poncho tarp, and it is deployed as shelter during rain, the umbrella is a life saver for those midnight bathroom runs; unless you use a pee-bottle while in your sleep system.~JhauraSuper Ultralight Backpacking Forums
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I love my umbrella. I love the shade and rain protection.So I can still use trekking poles, I attach it to my left shoulder strap using shock cord and cord locks. Here's a picture:I used my umbrella in high winds in the desert. I simply held the front with my hands. This of course meant I could not use my trekking poles at the same time.I had my umbrella flip inside out a few times in high winds. It's all plastic and flips right back. If I hold it down, it doesn't flip.I bring my umbrella on day hikes when it's going to rain. Everybody is so jealous when they see how much fun and practical it is to hike with an umbrella.I used my umbrella through the state of Washington on the PCT. It was not very good when the brush was dense as I would get slapped in the face by wet plants. I would still get slapped in the face without it, however. There are some situations where I think it's simply not possible to stay dry.I forgot my umbrella last May on a trip that had a lot of rain. I do not even own a rain jacket. I ended up using my polycro groundsheet as a rain shawl.Even though an umbrella is relatively heavy, since I have no rain jacket, it is crucial gear for me. I use a garbage bag for a pack cover and rain chaps for my legs. My forearms might get a little wet, but I've found subway sandwich bags attached with hair bands to my arms helps there.I finally got a new umbrella after my old one had too many holes to work anymore. I found the first one in the trash in Kennedy Meadows. The fools! The amount of solar radiation it kept off my head at altitude was wonderful.
For the photo. Pretty cool. I gotta give this a shot.
So is Golite the only hiking umbrella out there? They have several styles, so not sure what would be best to give a try.Well, I found this:http://www.euroschirm.com/usa/index.cgi
Edited by leadfoot on 02/21/2012 05:54:00 MST.
The GoLight is strong and simple, but when it is all said and done, it is just an umbrella. The original reportedly follows Ray Jardine's criteria: light simple, with as little hardware as possible. Many people like Birdiepal umbrellas. I found a ShedRain umbrella that is has the same size canopy as the GoLite, but folds to 11 inches and weighs just 6.9oz. It is not as strong as the GoLite and more complex with all the folding joints, but easier to stow.
I am going to give this a try this summer in Colorado. I think I will use an umbrella with a DWR windshirt. Most of the time, the rain will only last 30 minutes or so in the summer. I can see that there will be many benefits such as a nightime nature call, or cooking in the rain. I also like the idea of being able to take pictures in the rain. I have a ULA curcuit, an hopefully I can rig the umbrella up to the water bottle holders on the sholder straps for when it is not windy.Now I just have to make a pair of Tyvek rainchaps so I can ditch my rainpants.
Great article Francis! I'm another very happy umbrella user, as you might guess from my avatar. I've been using that Montbell UL Trekking Umbrella for six years now, and it still works perfectly. My typical rain gear consists of the 6 oz. umbrella, a 4 oz. Patagonia Houdini windshirt, and a cheapo 3 oz. emergency poncho. I use the umbrella/windshirt combo while on the move, then have the poncho to use in camp or for rest stops if needed. I too find the umbrella/windshirt combo breathes very well, keeping me much drier and cooler than a proper rain jacket. When using the umbrella, I lash one trekking pole to my pack and just use the remaining pole as more of a hiking staff. This still offers a lot of stability and the extra "leg" to help break a fall. I haven't yet used it as a sun shade, but that's a great idea. I'll have to give that a shot on my next trip.Thanks again!Gordon
Thank you for all your comments on this article!BPL asked me for a 3-month exclusivity on the article and I gave them 20 months. So today, I've updated the article substantially and made it free and open to the public my website. It has many never-before-seen photos and more explanations. Best of all, you can share it with Facebook and Twitter friends who are not BPL members. Help spread the word! Here's the link:http://ftapon.com/umbrellaHappy Trails (with or without an umbrella)!
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After getting a new helmet that does not have a sun visor, I went searching for a visor that is thin enough to fit under a helmet. Just got this 2-oz. Visor Buff:https://www.buffwear.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/2737...and can't believe how useful it is. The visor is just the right length and angle for under a helmet. The visor can be flipped up during a downhill section to allow full visibility. The material is thin so that I didn't have to adjust the chin straps on the helmet. It provides some sun protection for my neck (though it's not full coverage).Here's what else I have made it do:1. Neckwarmer2. Balaclava3. Open-air visor4. Baseball cap5. Baseball cap with neck coverage from the sun6. Towel or handkerchief in campSo I'm going to leave my towel and neckwarmer behind on the next overnight bikepacking trip, and just bring this.It might go hiking with me, too, though the sun coverage is not as good as with my regular hat.I'm in the U.S., the shipping price from Europe was reasonable and it arrived fast.- Elizabeth
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just downloaded the windows app, from your website, it launched from the installation but after closing it I cannot get it to open at all, nothing happens when I click on the icon I'm running windows 7
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I'm having the same issue. I was hoping that the forum would have an answer
Hi Tracie,
Please note that closing the app by pressing the red "x" button does not closes it but minimizes it in the system tray.
You can actually change this behaviour once you have the app installed and running. To do so, right-click on the TD icon in the system tray, go to Configurations and here you can choose to make the app quit upon close and not hide to the tray (this will disable the global keyboard shortcuts, though)
This doesn't help us when we can't even open the app....
I'm running windows 7 professional - I can't open TD from my system tray, from the icons or from the Programs menu. When I try to do so it tells me I have to close the program -- but I can't I tried to reboot my system and I tried to uninstall and reinstall.... can you help, please?
It tells you to close the program? As in it crashes? Can you send a screenshot of your setup and you trying to open it.
We have no other reports of it not being able to open, blank or black screens, and things such as this yes.
I'd suggest un-installing it, heading to Windows Explorer and searching for Todosit & Doist, remove all, reboot, re-install with Admin Rights.
It may look like it has broken but press Ctrl-Alt-T and your window should unhide and show itself. My problem was that it was still logging in to my google account
Hi Richard,
So it's still not working properly for you? Can you give more details as to what the problems is exactly?
Thank you. The Control-Alt-T worked for me!