text: San Francisco Information When you visit San Francisco Destination Routes Etihad Offices Facts The City Do & See Dining Essential Information "Every man should be allowed to love two cities – his own and San Francisco," stated author Gene Fowler. San Francisco, also known as the City by the Bay, is a diverse, colorful, and intriguing destination luring visitors from all corners of the world with its beauty, culture, history and dynamic ambience. It is best known for its steep hills, beautiful panoramic vistas, and excellent cuisine. The eclectic mix of architecture, sandy beaches, ethnic and cultural diversity, and entertainment for all ages makes San Francisco a great choice for vacation. Facts Population 825,000 Currency U. S. Dollar, $1 = 100 cents Opening hours Shops: 9a.m. - 9p.m. Banks: 9a.m. - 5p.m. Monday-Friday (Some are open half-days on Saturday) ATM: 24 hours Newspapers San Francisco Chronicle Tourist information Visitor Information Services 900 Market Street (Lower Level of Hallidie Plaza) Opening hours: Monday-Friday 09.00 to 17.00 Saturday-Sunday 09.00 to 15.00 +1 415 391 2000 San Francisco is a peninsula surrounded on three sides by water. It is said to be the crossroads to everywhere, with 16 million visitors every year. San Francisco's strength lies in its neighborhoods, which give the city its utter uniqueness. Union Square is in the heart of the city and the hub of the shopping district. North Beach is known for its Italian heritage, bakeries and restaurants. The Marina District has some of the most elegant homes in San Francisco, and the waterfront is where shopping and dining are at their best. The Haight, famous for the intersection of Haight and Ashbury Streets, is the location of former homes of Counterculture icons like the Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. Unique shops, music, bookstores and cafés line many of the Haight's streets. Alamo Square is best known for the beautiful turn-of-the century Victorian homes called the "Painted Ladies." SoMa (South of Market) includes unique nightclubs, restaurants and museums. The Castro District has the highest concentration of gay/lesbian population of any city in America. Steep streets and brightly painted Victorian houses, imaginative boutiques and bars, and the largest Gay Pride Parade are found in this area. Yerba Buena Gardens, is the cultural heart of the city, where community, entertainment, arts and pop culture come together. San Francisco's climate is influenced by the cool currents of the Pacific Ocean. Days are generally cool year-round, and summer days are often foggy in the afternoon. Average summer temperatures range from 59-79ºF (15-24ºC) and winter from 50-59ºF (10-15ºC). San Francisco is a diverse destination, encompassing nature, history, art, science and some of the most beautiful scenery along the West Coast of the United States. It is not only hip, but pop culture and old traditions are neatly packed into this one fabulous city. Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is acclaimed to be one of the world's most beautiful bridges. Its bright orange towers and sweeping main cables glow in the sunshine or are engulfed in the fog that frequents this area. No matter if you drive, walk or bicycle across this engineering marvel, the views are spectacular. Address: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Web: www.goldengatebridge.org San Francisco Cable Cars No visit would be complete without a ride on a cable car. These cable-powered streetcars have been transporting people up and down the fabulous hills of San Francisco since 1873. A highlight of the ride is actually at the end (or beginning) at the turnaround. Watch while drivers push the cable car on a rotating platform 180 degrees for the trip back up the hill. Web: www.sfmuni.com Fisherman's Wharf A long strip along the waterfront is home to the Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39. A working waterfront, also called Fish Alley, sells tons of sole, shrimp, salmon, and squid every year. Crab season (mid November - June) is the time for seafood lovers. There is shopping, entertainment, restaurants and vendors who sell Dungeness Crab ready to eat. Address: Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Web: www.fishermanswharf.org Aquarium Of The Bay In addition to the expected displays of sea life, this unusual aquarium invites visitors into the hidden world of life under San Francisco Bay. A moving walkway takes you through two crystal clear tunnels, 300 feet in length, surrounded by 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water and more than 23,000 aquatic animals. Address: Pier 39, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 623 5300 Web: www.aquariumofthebay.com Lombard Street This steep and winding street is the most photographed street in San Francisco. Tourists come to Russian Hill to see, drive or walk down the "crookedest street in the world," with eight hairpin turns. The Hyde Street Cable Car makes a stop at the top of Lombard Street. Along with the dramatic view of Lombard Street, there are awesome views of Fisherman's Wharf and the Bay. Address: Lombard at Hyde Street Chinatown Walking through the dragon-adorned Pagoda Gates leads visitors into the colorful and exciting area of San Francisco known as Chinatown. It is tightly packed with exotic shops, ethnic food markets, and excellent restaurants. In February each year, the Chinese New Year is celebrated here with parades and dancing dragons. Address: Chinatown, San Francisco Web: www.sanfranciscochinatown.com Alcatraz Once a federal prison housing dangerous and notorious criminals, Alcatraz (The Rock) now welcomes tourists into the cellblocks once occupied by the likes of Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelley, and the Birdman of Alcatraz. Self-guided audiocassette tours have dramatic narratives of Alcatraz's grim history, including realistic sound effects one would hear in prison. Address: Alcatraz, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 981 7625 Web: www.nps.gov/alcatraz www.alcatrazcruises.com More Info: Make sure to book well in advance at www.alcatrazcruises.com. Tickets sell out quickly as this is one of the most popular attractions. Alcatraz is reached only by ferry from Fisherman's Wharf. Walt Disney Family Museum If you are a Walt Disney fan, then this is the place to visit. Here you will learn more about the fascinating and inspiring story of Walt Disney – the man behind Mickey Mouse and Snow White. This fun museum features historic materials and artifacts, including early drawings and animation, movies, music and much more. Address: 104 Montgomery Steet, The Presidio, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 345 6800 Web: www.waltdisney.org Legion of Honor Take a stroll around this lovely setting and admire the impressive building. The Legion of Honor building is a replica of the Palais de la Legion d'Honneur in Paris and was completed in 1924. This is also one of San Francisco's fine arts museums with lots of sculptures, porcelain and European paintings. Address: 34th Ave & Clement Street, Lincoln Park, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 750 3600 Web: www.legionofhonor.famsf.org Cable Car Museum This museum is located in a cable car barn and powerhouse and was established in 1974. On display are various mechanical devices such as tracks, cable, tools, detailed models and a collection of historic photographs. There are also three antique cable cars from the 1870s. Address: 1201 Mason Street, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 474 1887 Web: www.cablecarmuseum.org San Francisco Zoo San Francisco Zoo houses 250 species and includes a children's zoo, miniature train and carousel. This is also a center that takes care of rare and endangered species – a great place for a day trip with the family. When you are feeling hungry, there is a restaurant inside. Address: Sloat Boulevard, 45th Avenue, Parkside, San Francisco Phone: + 1 415 753 7080 Web: www.sfzoo.org Ocean Beach The ocean beach is located at the end of Golden Gate Park and is a perfect place to relax in the sun or even take a romantic walk in the sunset. On the weekends, if the weather is warm, it can get crowded. Address: Highway 1, San Francisco City Segway Tours of San Francisco Explore and get to know the city in an exciting and fun way – with a segway. City Segway Tours is the first guided tour using Segways in the world and offers you a great tour with fascinating stories and information about the history of San Francisco. This will truly be an experience that you will never forget! Address: 505 Beach Street, Suite 50, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 409 0672 Web: www.citysegwaytours.com Asian Art Museum This is one of the largest museums in the world devoted exclusively to Asian art. It houses a collection spanning 6,000 years of history. Here you can admire sculptures, paintings, ceramics, furniture and textiles. Do not miss the amazing terracotta warriors from China. Address: 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 581 3500 Web: www.asianart.org With over 3,300 restaurants, San Francisco could possibly be the best city in the world for dining out. Food from every corner of the world can be found here from Afghan to Tibetan, Bolivian and Russian. From the small mom and pop corner cafés to elegant four-star restaurants, there is something for everyone. San Francisco Sourdough Bread and Dungeness Crab are two "absolute musts" for visitors to try and enjoy. San Francisco's close proximity to the Napa-Sonoma wine country ensures an excellent array of California wines. Cliff House Perched high on a cliff overlooking Seal Rocks and the Pacific Ocean, the Cliff House offers several dining venues with breathtaking views. The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. For a romantic sunset dinner, make reservations at Sutro's. On the menu at Sutro's is Dungeness Crab, Big Eye Tuna, grilled swordfish, lamb, chicken and a long list of decadent desserts. Champagne buffet every Sunday. Address: 1090 Point Lobos, Ocean Beach Area, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 386 3330 Web: www.cliffhouse.com Teatro Zinzanni, Love, Chaos & Dinner More than a restaurant, more than a theatre, Teatro ZinZanni is a place of dreams and divas, music and madmen. It is a vaudeville revue and interactive theatre, featuring an international cast of comedians, dancers and magicians. There is no stage here - the show takes place in and around the dining area, making you a part of this colorful and dazzling spectacular. The menu is an international five-course dinner, the wine list is endless, and the surroundings are intriguing. Address: 110 Pacific Avenue, Pier 29, Embarcadero, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 438 2668 Web: www.zinzanni.org Ristorante Fior D'italia Claiming to be America's oldest Italian restaurant, Fior specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, fresh pasta, seafood, gnocchi and osso buco. Open for lunch and dinner. Address: 2237 Mason, North Beach Area, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 986 1886 Web: www.fior.com Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Café Since 1849, Boudin has been baking San Francisco Sourdough Bread and has expanded into nine locations in the area. Boudin's at Fisherman's Wharf is sought out by visitors for their sourdough bread bowls filled with hot clam chowder. Address: 160 Jefferson Street, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 928 1849 Web: www.boudinbakery.com Luna Park This casual, hip décor restaurant, serving mainly French and Italian cuisine, is popular with the locals as well as the tourists. Signature dishes include warm goat cheese fondue and Hawaiian Tuna "Poke" with wonton chips. Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Reservations are recommended. Address: 694 Valencia Street, Mission District, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 553 8584 Web: www.lunaparksf.com Scala's Bistro This upscale eatery combines Old World ambiance and a delightful Mediterranean menu to create a very special dining experience. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are recommended for evenings. Address: 432 Powell Street, Union Square, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 395 8555 Web: www.scalasbistro.com Mo's Grill A 1950s diner serving up huge tasty burgers, milkshakes and crispy, salty French fries. Also a great place to have a breakfast at a bargain. Address: Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 957 3779 Web: www.mosgrill.com Calzone Calzone has dubbed itself a Euro Bistro for the 21st century. Sit beneath the large awning covering the front and enjoy a gourmet pizza while people-watching. Appetizers include mussels in garlic, ginger cilantro broth, or Italian pot stickers filled with sausage and mushrooms.Dinner entrées include a wide variety of pasta, seafood, beef, chicken and pork dishes. Address: 430 Columbus Avenue, North Beach, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 397 3600 Web: www.calzonesf.com Twenty Five Lusk Twenty Five Lusk is a modern restaurant and lounge serving seasonally-based New American cuisine. Here you can indulge in high quality food such as scallop sashimi, grilled octopus sausage and roasted filet mignon. Bon appetit! Address: 25 Lusk Street, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 495 5875 Web: www.25lusk.com Kokkari Estiatorio This restaurant is named after a small fishing village on the island of Samos in Greece. When entering the restaurant, you will notice the old-world charm of a rustic Mediterranean country inn. The menus include traditional Greek cuisine with mouth-watering starters such as classic Greek salad and main courses like the traditional dish Moussaka. Address: 200 Jackson Street, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 981 0983 Web: www.kokkari.com Benjarong Thai Cuisine Serving its customers authentic Thai food since 2008, the chef at Benjarong uses only the best Thai herbs and vegetables from the farmers market. This inexpensive restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambiance. Address: 1968 Lombard Street, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 441 8999 Web: www.benjarongthaisf.com Hog Island Oyster Company If you are an oyster lover, this is the place to visit. Hog Island Oyster Bar offers fresh and local oysters and Manila clams raised on their own farm. This is the place where you can indulge in Oyster soup and a grilled cheese sandwich which is to die for! This is, however, a very popular place so it might be crowded but well worth the wait. Address: The Ferry Building Marketplace, One Ferry Building, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 391 7117 Web: www.hogislandoysters.com/bars/san-francisco Yank Sing Indulge in various mouth-watering Dim Sum at this Asian Chinese restaurant. Dim Sum, which literally means "to touch the heart", was at first not a main meal, only a snack. Address: 49 Stevenson Street, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 541 4949 Web: www.yanksing.com La Ciccia La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant serving Italian food. It is located on the edge of Noe Valley and is a family-owned business owned by a married couple. The chef prepares the food with authentic ingredients from Italy to give it that perfect flavor. Here you can also choose a good Italian wine from the extensive wine list. Address: 291 30th Church Street, San Francisco Phone: + 1 415 550 8114 Web: www.laciccia.com House of Prime Rib House of Prime Rib serves juicy meat which is carved at your table - to your specification. The decor is in traditional English style with a fireplace, and the atmosphere can be described as warm and cozy. Address: 1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Phone: +1 415 885 4605 Web: www.houseofprimerib.net Airport San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies 8 miles (13 Km) south of the city: www.flysfo.com. Airport Express (door-to-door shuttle) from San Francisco International Airport: www.airportexpresssf.com Oakland International Airport (OAK) lies 20 miles (32 Km) east of the city: www.oaklandairport.com.San Jose International Airport (SJC) lies 40 miles (64 Km) south of the city: www.sjc.org Time Zone San Francisco is in the Pacific time zone, and all times are reflected in Pacific time. Public Transport San Francisco has the most extensive public transit system on the West Coast. The MUNI-Metro, a light rail System, operates five routes that crisscross the city. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is the regional transit system connecting San Francisco with outlying communities. The MUNI Passport can be purchased at the airport, online or at several locations inside the city. Offers unlimited rides on buses, historical streetcars and cable cars. Web: www.sfmuni.com / www.bart.gov Taxi Yellow Cab: +1 415 333 3333 www.yellowcabsf.comLuxor Taxi: +1 415 282 4141 Post Office There is at least one post office location in each of the major neighborhoods. Hours vary slightly but are generally 08.00 to 17.00. weekdays and 09.00 to 13.00 on Saturday. There are a few that are open on Sundays. Web: www.usps.com Pharmacy Walgreens Drug Store has a number of stores in the city:730 Market Street+1 415 397 48001301 Franklin Street+1 415 775 6706 Web: www.walgreens.com Electricity 110 to 120 volts AC (60 cycles), two flat-pronged plugs. Telephone Country Code: +1Area Code: 415 Travel to San Francisco Book your flights to San Francisco with Etihad Airways and get ready to experience an amazing city that is filled with museums, historic attractions, and sporting events. 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Comments On Sep 09, 2014:High quality product for the price. I'm 6' tall and the 30mm riser was too high for me. Switched to the 15mm riser and it was exactly what I was looking for. Easy to install and works great!
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Comments On Jul 15, 2014:I purchased these to use with my Yamaha Raptor 700R ATV. They fit fine and I did not have to extend any of my controls wiring. The wires coming from the key were the tightest but I do not feel that this will cause any issues with turning or hurt the system. Overall a good product and a very cost effective way to raising your bars.
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Report: Microsoft to Focus on Gaming with Windows 8According to a report by TechRadar, Microsoft could be eying gaming as a big focus for the forthcoming Windows 8. TechRadar claims that "the software giant [is] ready to put its weight behind the platform once more."
Microsoft has also hired Rahul Sood, who came over from Hewlett-Packard and Voodoo PC and is also the guy that blogged that Microsoft scrapped plans for PC and Xbox 360 cross-platform multiplayer because "the console players got destroyed every time" sparking Internet arguments about controllers versus mouse & keyboard.
Last month, Microsoft launched a redesigned Games for Windows Marketplace, which sells digital games and downloadable content. Microsoft's biggest competition will obviously be Valve's Steam platform, which is currently the undisputed king of PC gaming.
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It's starting to shape up into quite a race, as the field of potential Republican candidates for U.S. Senate continues to grow.
This week, two more Republicans threw their hats in the proverbial ring in the race for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the appointment of John Kerry to Secretary of State - Norfolk's Sean Bielat and Cohasset's Gabriel Gomez.
Candidates have just under two weeks to meet the Feb. 27 deadline to gather the 10,000 certified signatures needed to appear on the April 30 primary ballot. The special election is June 25.
After losing two races for Congress, Bielat has opened up a federal campaign office to raise money for a Senate run, according to a report in the Boston Globe.
Bielat lost to Barney Frank in 2010 and then lost to Joe Kennedy III in November. A major in the Marine Corps Reserves, Bielat works as an independent consultant.
Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, is a private equity investor and is running as a Washington outsider. He pulled nomination papers on Monday, Feb. 11.
"I'm not a politician," Gomez told the Boston Herald. "I'm not saying governance or being senator is easy, nor am I saying I don't have some things to learn. I am saying I am up to the task."
Another high profile Republican said to be considering a run is former U.S. Attorney and Plymouth District Attorney Michael Sullivan.
Sullivan told the Boston Globe that he is giving "serious consideration" to running for U.S. Senate. He has reportedly started reaching out to Republican activists and collecting signatures.
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The Republican field is starting to get a bit crowded. State Rep. Dan Winslow (R-Norfolk) announced last week he was officially running, along with former Nantucket selectman and county commissioner Douglas Bennett. Ashland Board of Selectmen Chairman Jon Fetherston had said he was looking to run, but announced on Friday he was ending his run and instead was throwing support behind Sullivan.
Congressmen Stephen Lynch (D-South Boston) and Ed Markey (D-Malden) are battling it out in the Democratic race.
Beverly Libertarian Daniel Fishman is also looking to get his name on the ballot.
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One Republican who won't be seeking the seat is Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). According to the Gloucester Times, he announced Thursday night that he will not enter the race.
The newspaper said Tarr issued a statement citing his commitment to work on the many issues facing the state of Massachusetts as his reason for not running.
"I cannot in good conscience turn away from this mission when our state needs leadership now more than ever," he said in the statement.
Tarr joins an impressive list of Republican candidates who have decided not to run for Kerry's seat. U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, former Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey, former State Sen. Minority Leader Richard Tisei and Tagg Romney all previously announced that they would not seek the seat.
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Bielat and Gomez say they're in; Sullivan may also join the field.
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Every bit of engineering and technology that went into the development of Red and Force DoubleTap shifting technology is present in the Rival version of the shifter. You'll experience the same mechanical simplicity, ergonomic comfort, and shifting quality. Blindfolded you can't tell the difference between Red and Rival shifting.
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Please note, due to the closeout nature of this product, these shifters are only shifting with derailleur cables. Derailleur housing along with brake cable and housing will need to be purchased separately.
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el scotto
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Keepin' it simple with a 1x10 setup.
1x10 Cross Setup
el scotto
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
My wife is running a right-rear paired with an s900 left lever. The carbon weave is a bit different, but they work flawlessly.
Will these work with red derailleurs ?
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Will these work with red derailleurs ?
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These will work with any 10 Spd SRAM road derailleur.
Peter Hamm
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Yes, put that Frankengruppo together!
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Put these on my 1 x 10 CX bike. Shift and look great. So far the precision per shift is better than comparable Shimano levers. Highly recommended.
can I replace my apex brake and gear...
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can I replace my apex brake and gear shifters with this rival shifter set ,will cables fit straight on rival set of controls
Adam D
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Yes, They are basically the same thing except the Rival shifters have carbon levers.
David Thiel
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Yup... Rival and Apex controls are interchangeable.
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I have this set on my Orca and they perform as they should. Crisp shifts with positive engagement of the internal pawl mechanism. The system is really simplistic and not much to say. The system unlike Shimano offers the ability to set the brake and shifter in toward the bar for shorter reach hands. But to be honest I cannot comment on how difficult this is since I use what the factory setting is. I really think you can't do much better on function; just maybe weight if you're a weight weenie.
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Caveat to my above post...............you can set the grip length on Shimano too. It just uses a shim of varying width to do it. The Shimano system is easy to do. I assume if you do the SRAM once it may be too. So I did not want to unfairly talk about Shimano. I like Shimano and have nothing against a tried and true company
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Forget paying nearly twice as much for Red shifters for minimal weight reduction. Put that doughnut down instead son. Furthermore, contemplate the cost of replacement if you waste a lever in a crash while riding to the doughnut shop.
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Trying to put a cyclo/monster cross build - I'm hoping to mix a sram rival or Shimano 105 with Avid BB7. Will these work?
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Yes indeed. These will work fine if you get the road version of the BB7 caliper (they are silver usually where the mtn bike version is darker).
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I would like to know what is 2012 real model? There are two different options available by pictures: one has SRAM writen on lever blade, other has RIVAL writen on lever blade. Even on SRAM website there are two options!!!
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This answer probably comes a bit late, but I just ordered these from Comp Cyc and the levers have Sram on them. Hope this helps.
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First one broke after I wrecked it at a local road race and needed a replacement asap. Got the part in 4 business days and works right out of the box. Love the sram rival groupo and its great for my budget. Really like RC.com with their customer service and great prices.


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Because research universities are defined by a commitment to generate knowledge through inquiry, investigation, and discovery, courses that engage students in thinking creatively and analytically are more congruous with the mission of a research university than those that merely transmit information and facts.
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My quiet reverie was interrupted by the phone jangling. I have the habit of letting the phone go to the recorder so that I do not get stuck with a telemarketer. The message recorder just began to sound out my neighbor's concerned voice as I rushed to the phone before she could hang up. I did not quite catch who was trying to dig a hole in her newly paved driveway. We had only paid the huge bill two days ago for repaving a portion of our private road and I could not believe that anyone would do such mischief. Had I heard correctly?
"I am late for work, so I can't talk but call Dana or Alison for more information. Alison caught them digging in her road also." Shocked by this revelation, I thanked my neighbor and let her leave for work. I immediately called Alison to find out what in the world was going on. She explained that she was on her way to New Leaf Market when she discovered that someone was digging a hole in her private road. He told her that he was an employee of San Lorenzo Water District(SLVWD) and that he was taking soil samples. It really disturbed her when he claimed "that she could not stop him." She also discovered that SLVWD owned a small piece of property next to her road where they used to keep a small water tank. Only a pipe and water spigot remain as a small hint of the tank's previous existence. Alison knew that there was an easement that ran with her road for utility providers, but she had never met any who deliberately perpetrated damage to her road or who were personally rude.
Like Alison, I felt immediately angry and helpless that people like that man who was digging holes in our roads and driveways felt that it was alright for him to do so especially without explaining who he represented or why he was there. Had Alison not caught him in the act of digging, she may not have discovered that SLVWD planned to build a pumping station on that small plot of land where the old water tank used to be located. "They want to use the Proposition 50 grant money for the Intertie system that was voted in a few years ago and this is where they want to pump water over this mountain into Lompico," is what she told me.
I vaguely remembered the Intertie system, but it had been a while since that had been on a ballot and my memory had become fuzzy. All I could immediately focus on was that my quiet neighborhood in a redwood forest was being invaded by someone who wants to upset the nature of our bucolic environment. We were told that we could not stop them, is this really true that this could happen? We had all invested heavily in our properties because we choose to live in a quiet, redwood forest away from traffic and anything akin to city hustle. We guard our redwood trees, deer and other wild critters. It is quiet. We hear the wild turkeys approach when they pay us a visit. In the summer time, when we sit on the deck, we can hear the train whistle from Roaring Camp. These are all charming sounds that we have come to love, but they do not include the sound of a pump station for that is one sound that we never want to hear.
Several of us from the community began attending the SLVWD Board Meetings to learn more about the Proposition 50 Grant and the Intertie system that is expected to cost $12,850,000.00 of which $6,847432.00 would be funded by the grant leaving only $4,800,000. for SLVWD while the remainder is shared by the other water purveyors. The purpose of the Intertie is to protect our valley water system and to provide a means of shifting water from one community to another should an emergency occur which could endanger the water supply of any one area. It is a basically a good plan. It is supposed to only be used in times of emergency and that is what we were told we should expect by SLVWD. Specifically, the pump, which would be located next to the property that my husband and I own, would only be run once per month for a couple of hours for maintenance purposes if there was no emergency. Initially that seemed reasonable since it would help the Lompico people. At least, that is what the General Manager of SLVWD told us would happen.
We began going to the SLVWD Board meetings in the beginning of January, 2013. They occur twice monthly. Then, public meetings between the Lompico Valley Water District and SLVWD began to be scheduled to discuss a possible consolidation of the two water districts. We attended these meetings as well. Soon, we discovered that the Lompico water system was in severe disrepair and that the District's finances were in a similar state. They had withdrawn from the State retirement system, PERS, and owed approximately $914,000.00, for which they were unable to pay and interest was accruing. Should the two districts merge, SLVWD would have to accept all of Lompico's debt and the cost of bringing their water infrastructure up to standard. Where would they find the funds to do this?
The people in my community pondered these issues. We knew that we had a potential problem when we heard the District Manager explain to the Board of Directors that in time they could apply to have the "emergency only use of the Inter-tie 5" converted to operational use. We realized that if they actually built the pump site in our neighborhood, that in the near future it could go into full time operation to pump water over our mountain into Lompico.
We became even more concerning when we read the SLVWD's Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration(MND) about the environmental impact of the proposed Intertie system. We did not know what a "mitigated negative declaration" meant until we researched the process. It is a legal method that a developer can use to overcome legal requirements imposed by law for protecting natural environments from certain types of development. Simply put, it consists of discovering what could be endangered in an environment and then identifying how a developer would mitigate the danger. Should the public not be able to provide acceptable factual objections within the specified review period, then the developer may legally proceed without performing the more rigorous procedures that a formal Environmental Impact Report(EIR) would require.
When we read the approximately 1 inch thick mitigated negative declaration document, we were in overload with respect to the legal issues to which it addressed. We began a research process that required intense effort on the part of everyone in the neighborhood. We had thirty days to work our way through the document and come to an understanding of the issues so that we could make a timely response. Since my husband is a registered engineer, he was tasked with reviewing the engineering claims which were made in the document. As it turned out, he identified several errors, omissions and missing information of which would be necessary to compute facts to verify some of the claims made in the document. There were also several instances that we found where the document was internally inconsistent. It did not present information such that we felt that we could trust it particularly for computing sound levels of a pumping station. They misrepresented the distance between the proposed pump station and the "nearest sensitive receptor" by almost 50%. Oh, by the way, a "sensitive receptor" is a human being.
One of the glaring errors in the document, that did not require an engineer's opinion, was that it presented plans of how they would detour traffic and make sure that we had one of the two lanes available for passing during the time that they would be tearing up our road. They failed to state that our private, mountain road is only one lane and dead ends so there is no detour possible. Their claim was a complete misrepresentation of the facts in that discussion which also conflicted with statements made in other parts of the document. They had also claimed verbally that they could complete tearing up our private road and replacing the existing pipe with eight inch pipe in a period of about three in a half weeks whereas the document promised about 6 months to complete the job. Our private, one lane road, is without adequate passing room even when there is no construction crew with large equipment tearing up the road. There is no place in our neighborhood to park either their equipment or our cars if we cannot access our driveways. There is nowhere near by where we could park that would not require transportation to and from that unidentified area. Most of us in our neighborhood do not have '8 to 5' jobs and we must come and go at various times during the day. We find it very difficult to envision the mess that our road would be and the difficulty of accessing our own homes and being able to even get out of the neighborhood. Even more frightening is the potential for the people in our neighborhood who could need emergency medical treatment. Emergency vehicles would have great difficulty getting through a construction zone on our road to give life support to anyone who would need such care. We have three people who might need such care.
Those are some of the problems that we were able to identify from our understanding of the report which was issued by SLVWD. There were others which did require a registered engineer to identify. Fortunately, we were able to submit our objections within the time period that was permitted us. We don't know yet what the response to our comments will be. However, we know that they could alternately lay their pipe down Lompico road where they would have a two lane road and they would not be permanently disturbing a neighborhood just so that they could pump water over our mountain to Lompico. If it actually was meant to be used only for emergency purposes, it would not be so bad. However, we have heard the discussion during SLVWD Board meetings that after a short time they can apply to have the 'emergency only' status reclassified to permanent operations. Should SLVWD and the Lompico Valley Water District merge, then the Intertie-5 pump could be pumping on a full time basis.
We are still attending Board meetings and Lompico Liaison meetings. One of the latest issues that we heard about is respecting the Olympia Mutual Consolidation Project. The annexation of the territory is underway. At the last SLVWD Board Meeting, the Board of the Olympia Mutual Water Company were shocked to discover that the projected costs per family in that community was increased from about $10,000 to approximately $20,000 as a result of the annexation. The total cost for the project is stated as $1,641,810.00 of which SLVWD will assume $767,750.00. We also learned about the Campus Project which will house the new administrative offices for SLVWD, which will cost a bit more than $5,000,000. We also learned about the proposed increases in water rates. They will rise 65% over the next five years. When we leave the Board meetings, we hear other people discussing the issues. If I could describe the conversations in terms of color instead of tone, I would describe them as conversations painted with vibrant red and orange tones. As an artist, I use these colors to represent anger and the feelings that express violation. I cannot say that they feel violated, but I do feel that way when I think about what SLVWD wants to do to our community.
The last time that I spoke with Rick Harrington, who is the board chairman of the Lompico Water District, we discussed our mutual fear for the potential of a forest fire that could consume both of our valleys. We agreed that in the summer time, they might not have enough water to fight such a fire without the Intertie-5 being in place. One thing that did not enter our thoughts at that time was the fact that the plan is to lay HDPE pipe over the mountain that separates our two valleys. High Density Polyethylene Pipe(HDPE) is light weight, flexible, and easier to install than the rigid version. However "HDPE is susceptible to fire damage, especially at outfall locations. Therefore, fire damage may result due to an adjacent grass fire. (ConnDOT Drainage Manual Guidelines from Culvert Repair, Materials and Structural Design 4.C-1." This is a problem that the people in our neighborhood did not consider when we analyzed our IS/MND. My fear is to see red and orange flames raging over the ridge between Lompico and Zayante.
I just received an early warning message from Cap Pennell who is the District Emergency Communications officer for the Santa Cruz County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). Cap's warning is about an early fire season for our area ( see http://www.readyforwildfire.org/). Cap sent this warning to our local emergency communications groups. I personally support and belong to ARES. I also teach Amateur Radio Licensing classes as well as organize, support and help administer FCC licensing exams. Many of the people who become licensed radio operators are members of CERT and Equine EVAC. We are all sensitive to fire prevention and are involved in various elements of emergency services. Together, we form a strong group who really do not want to see any of our forested or grassy areas raging in the flaming hues of reds and oranges. We have already suffered one small fire near Roaring Camp. That is less than five miles from Zayante and Lompico. Should a fire consume our redwood forest and homes, aided by HDPE between our two valleys, we would all suffer from a violation which cannot be expressed in mere terms of red and orange.