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Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Markets Score Record Local Ratings
Wednesday Night Rivalry Responsible for Four of Top 5 Most-Watched NHL Regular-Season Games in NBC Sports Network History
NEW YORK - February 21, 2013 - Last night's thrilling Wednesday Night Rivalry game, in which the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-5, scored a 0.55 household rating, making it the highest-rated NHL regular-season game in the history of NBC Sports Network*. The spirited game, which featured 11 goals, including six in the third period, also marked another successful iteration of Wednesday Night Rivalry, NBC Sports Network's new NHL franchise, which has produced four of the Top 5 most-watched regular-season NHL games in the network's history.
In addition to the rating, Flyers-Penguins (7:30-10:17 p.m. ET) averaged 901,000 viewers, making it the second-most watched game in NBC Sports Network history. It peaked with 1.2 million viewers from 10-10:15 p.m. ET.
Locally, both Pittsburgh (14.50 household rating) and Philadelphia (4.84) scored their highest rating ever for a NHL regular-season game on NBC Sports Network. The channel was rated No. 1 overall in Pittsburgh during the game, and No. 1 among cable networks in Philadelphia.
Flyers-Penguins was the fifth game in the new NBC Sports Network Wednesday Night Rivalry series, which debuted this season and focuses on bringing viewers some of the best rivalries in the NHL. In setting the ratings record, last night's game surpassed the inaugural Wednesday Night Rivalry game between the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, which scored a 0.53 household rating. However, Bruins-Rangers averaged 956,000 viewers and remains the most-watched regular-season NHL game in the network's history.
Four of the Top 5 most-watched NHL regular-season games in NBC Sports Network's history are Wednesday Night Rivalry games. The February 6 game between Boston and Montreal, which ranks fifth, was the most-watched NHL regular-season game involving a Canadian team in network history and on cable in nearly 13 years.
Overall, Wednesday Night Rivalry games are averaging 783,000 viewers, up 83% vs. Wednesday night exclusive games last year (427,000). Following are the Top 5 most-watched NHL regular-season games in NBC Sports Network history (Wednesday Night Rivalry games are in bold):
Jan. 23, 2013 Boston-N.Y. Rangers 956,000
Feb. 20, 2013 Philadelphia-Pittsburgh 901,000
Oct. 6, 2011 Philadelphia-Boston 874,000
Jan. 30, 2013 Chicago-Minnesota 827,000
Feb. 6, 2013 Boston-Montreal 771,000
*NBC Sports Network was previously known as VERSUS (2006-2011) and OLN before that.


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'The man plan' seminar Sept. 11
Beaufort Memorial Hospital will present "The man plan: Taking control of your health," a discussion on men's health issues at 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Magnolia Hall.
Urologist Michael Staley will discuss the latest advancements in men's health care and offer advice on PSA screenings, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and low testosterone.
Staley also will be discussing the latest technology in the treatment of prostate cancer. The seminar is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Call 888-522-5585.
Hardeeville Catfish Festival parade
To enter a float into the Hardeeville Catfish Festival parade on Sept. 21, fill out an application located online at www.hardeevillecatfishfestival.org.
Military veterans are invited to ride on the veteran's tribute float in the Catfish Festival parade. Lineup begins at 8 a.m. and the parade will start at 10 a.m. Anyone wishing to ride on the tribute can call Ava Comer at 912-844-1233.
'The Artist's Way' 8-week workshop
"The Artist's Way" workshop will be offered on Tuesdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road.
This 8-week workshop will use the methods developed by Julia Cameron in her book "The Artist's Way." The workshop is designed to help people eliminate fear, self-criticism, guilt, perfectionism, self-sabotage and other inhibiting forces from their lives.
The cost for the workshop is $80. For more information, contact Mary-Michael Hanbury at email@example.com or 290-8785.
Mighty 8th Museum dinner Sept. 17
The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum Birthplace Chapter monthly dinner meeting will be Sept. 17 in Pooler.
The speaker will be Lt. Col. Ray L. "Lynn" Seckinger, who served 26 years of active duty as a Marine fighter pilot. Seckinger was a student at the Navy Fighter Weapons School which is known as "Top Gun." When he became an instructor, he flew one of the "MiGs" in the movie, "Top Gun." He currently manages the airports at Hunter Army Airfield and Wright Army Airfield at Fort Stewart.
Cash bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 and you can pay at the door. Reservations are required. Call Betty Smith at 912-748-7498 before 5 p.m. Sept. 15.
Free heart health screenings
Hilton Head Hospital is offering free heart health screenings from 9-11 a.m. today at Hilton Head Island senior center, 70 Shelter Cove Lane and from 8-10 a.m. Thursday at the Hilton Head Hospital board room.
The heart health screenings will include numbers for blood pressure, glucose (blood sugar), cholesterol, body mass index and a written assessment.
Reservations and fasting are required. To make an appointment, call 1-877-582-2737.
'Day of Remembrance' ceremony Sept. 11
There will be a "Day of Remembrance" ceremony to honor all of those who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City, Washington, D.C., And Shanksville, Pa.
The ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 on the dock directly behind the Chart House restaurant on Squire Pope Road. Active and retired first responders attending are requested to wear their uniforms as a mark of respect for those who died that day.
For more information, call Jack McDonnell at 681-3634. After the service, the Skull Creek Boathouse restaurant will be offering refreshments and lunch at "happy hour" prices for attendees.
Friends of Bluffton Dog Park meetings
The Friends of Bluffton Dog Park will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Oct. 7 at the Bluffton library. For more information, contact Cheryl Raugh, group president, at 815-2333.
September AARP driver safety course
The AARP driver safety 4-hour course will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hidden Cypress. The 6-hour course will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at Pinckney Hall. Learn how to deal with the realities and dangers of driving as people age. Find out about new laws, changes in the law, gated community and insurance requirements and to best deal with road reconstruction issues.
For insurance certification please bring your driver's license, your AARP number and lunch. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for non-members. For more information, call Joyce Tartow at 705-5692 or email email@example.com or sign in Pinckney Hall.
'Pig Pickin' in the Park' Sept. 21
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Beaufort County is hosting "Pig Pickin' in the Park" from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal.
The event will include live music by local artists and food by Jimmy Fitts Catering. Proceeds from the event will benefit NAMI Beaufort County. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children ages 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased from the NAMI office by calling 681-2200 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fundraiser for Friends of Bluffton Dog Park
Ligato's Fine Jewelry is hosting a fundraiser for the Friends of Bluffton Dog Park during September. All proceeds from battery replacements will be donated to the group. Ligato's Fine Jewelry is located at 80 Baylor Drive in the Publix shopping center. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
'The Bluffton Expedition' presentation Sept. 25
The Coastal Discovery Museum will host author Jeff Fulgham at 3 p.m. Sept. 25 for a presentation on his book "The Bluffton Expedition." He will share the history of the June 4, 1863 burning of Bluffton by Union troops.
Fulgham will provide background information about antebellum Bluffton and the Bluffton Movement as well as information about the Union encampment on Hilton Head Island.
The cost is $7 to attend. Reservations are required by calling 689-6767, Ext. 223. The museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra to host kitchen tour
The League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is hosting a tour of six kitchens in Wexford and Long Cove from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. Each kitchen will host a chef featuring one of his renowned dishes.
Tickets are $40 per person. Tickets are available now by calling Fran Hubbell at 681-4635 or by going to www.hhso.org and downloading a reservation form. After Aug. 15, tickets will be available at Burke's Pharmacy and Le Cookery in Hilton Head and Markel's in Bluffton. Make checks payable to the HHSO and mail to the League of the HHSO, P. O. Box 6095, Hilton Head Island.
Hope Haven offers support group
Hope Haven of the Lowcountry is offering a support group for parents and caregivers of children who have been sexually or physically abused. Caregivers can share their experiences and gain insight and support from other caregivers who share similar experiences.
The group will meet weekly on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and will be facilitated by a therapist. Hope Haven of the Lowcountry is located at 69 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort fourth floor of the Regions Bank building. The group is offered free of charge. To participate in the group or receive more information, please contact Marian Lindsey at 524-2256.
Free balance screening and fall risk assessments
Hilton Head Hospital is offering a free balance screening and fall risk assessment for those 55 years old and older or any adult who has a fear of falling.
The balance screening and fall risk assessment consists of 15 activities which will help assess a person's risk of falling; performing activities related to standing, sitting and picking up objects.
The assessments take place from 2-4 p.m. at the Hilton Head Hospital outpatient rehabilitation center, 24 Bethea Drive on Tuesday and Sept. 17. To schedule an appointment, call 877-582-2737. Registration is required, walk-ins will not be permitted.
Free eye exams available
Med-I-Assist is providing free eye exams and single lens or bifocal glasses for low income people who do not have insurance or are otherwise unable to pay for them. Med-I-Assist is located at 141 Goethe Road, Bluffton and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The eye exams and glasses are only available through the Med-I-Assist approved optometrist and vision center. Call for an appointment at 757-4818.
Spanish books needed
Johanna Holm of the Barkin' Basement, a thrift shop in Ridgeland which helps to support the Jasper Animal Rescue Mission would like to offer more Spanish books to its customers. Anyone wishing to donate can call 717-2088 and the Barkin' Basement will arrange for a pick-up. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Barkin' Basement is located at 10876 N. Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland.
Volunteers in Medicine needs volunteers
Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine seeks volunteers. As a clinic that provides free health care to the uninsured, the services include general medical, gynecology, diabetic care, nutrition counseling, patient assistance programs and more.
The clinic is in need of additional doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and administrative personnel. Qualified volunteers are needed to add to the staff. To volunteer, contact Karen Lavery at email@example.com or call 706-7090.

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King's (Pa.) - 6, Farmingdale State - 1
Wilkes Barre, Pa. - The Farmingdale State men's soccer team fell to 0-2 on the season after a 6-1 non-conference loss at King's College. The Monarchs improved to 1-1 on the year with the victory.
The Rams struck first as sophomore midfielder Vincent Danetti (Wantagh, N.Y.) scored an unassisted goal with 25:38 remaining in the first half. A pair of unanswered goals by junior forward Kevin Buchanan (Ballston Lake, N.Y.) and freshman midfielder Erik Foster (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) gave King's College a 2-1 halftime advantage.
The Monarchs increased their lead to 3-1 as freshman midfielder Chris Nyrgen (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) netted the pass from David Stroh (Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) only 29 seconds after the break. Three more King's College goals would cap off the 6-1 non-conference win.
Farmingdale State next will host Brooklyn College on Thursday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m.


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This article about Pittsburgh Airport executives wooing Emirates to try to get them to fly A380s to Pittsburgh is just the absolute cutest thing I've ever seen.
The article says that an Allegheny County executive is going to Dubai to talk to "an airline known as Emirates" (never heard of them!) to convince them "how this market is perfect for a hub."
Absolutely perfect!
The executive says his "antenna immediately went up" when he read about Emirates buying 50 A380s. And why wouldn't Emirates want to make a hub at the 46th busiest airport in the US?
OHHHHH, I know why. As the article notes, it's illegal. Emirates can't pick up passengers in Pittsburgh and fly them anywhere in the US.
But isn't that just the cutest?
The executive says "his high hope is that Pittsburgh can serve as a hub for Emirates airline, increasing the number of domestic flights leaving Pittsburgh and flying to places such as Nashville and Los Angeles." Why not!
Sure, the article quotes naysayers who note "that is against the law" and "that is completely impossible," but they are just poopyheads.
Good luck, Pittsburgh! You're the cutest!
(Thanks, TL)


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Glad they added fittings for a rear road brake -riding down hills on a fixie!
Great in flat cities!
In setting out to build a bike capable of taking the rigours of fixed freestyle riding with their new Persona, Identiti have also produced a bike that's a great, rugged round town urban machine.
Fixed gear freestyle is definitely gaining popularity, it has progressed somewhat from the circus balancing acts better suited to performers in leotards to something a little more burly although those skinny jeans could be mistaken for denim leggins or jeggins *shudder*.
Big stair drops and aerial tricks are more de rigour, requiring a bike far stronger than your standard track iron. And regardless of what you think of this non free-wheeling stunt bike phenomenon, what has evolved from this new genre are rugged bikes that are clean, minimalist looking bikes that are nippy and strong, making them pretty handy around town, like this one, the Persona from Identiti.
Identiti are well known and highly regarded amongst the trail hardy mountain bike scene, producing innovative and trusted jump bikes and 4X mountain bikes backed up by a strong team of sponsored riders. Now Identiti are mixing up the influences of their heritage into a track bike that can take the rigors of 700c trick riding which brings us the Persona. What we have is a frame that keeps the tight, upright, geometry of a track bike and built from strong double butted 4130 Cro-mo steel, then reinforced where it is most needed.
A heavily gussetted head tube (hiding an internal Campag type headset) should prevent the headset from flaring or cracking and there's enough clearance for the front wheel to miss the down tube so you can spin the bars and a sloping top tube for more manoeuvrability and stand over are the most visually apparent tweaks. It is like a bastardised semi compact race frame, skinny yet tough. You still get a fairly high bottom bracket and the stable track geometry which makes slicing between wing mirrors a less nervous operation and track stands are a cinch with such a small amount of trail from the fork.
The rear drop outs use the Taper-Lock wedge-shaped horizontal slotted system that when used with a special keyed washer self tensions the chain when tightening the axle nuts negating the need for chain tugs. And because the taper wedge goes thicker towards the crank, the wheel won't get pulled in, loosening the chain. It works so well that you wonder why all horizontal drop outs aren't made like this.
In keeping with the clean lines of the frame the cable guides for the rear brake are removable, unscrewed from beneath the top tube, which is very neat. Also, to personalise your ride Identiti supply the bike without any of the decals applied and instead provide you with a couple of sticker sheets for you to paste them where you like if you wish to do so.
Our bike came in a bright orange which has a bit of a metallic glint to it and a mix of white or black components that makes it look more like an over grown BMX and a strong contrast against the drab grey concrete of the city. Or you can choose the bike in a stealthy all black ensemble with everything black apart from the white plates on the side of the chain. The chain by the way is the excellent Gusset Badger chain, designed for bashing and grinding yet with an effort to keep the weight down.
You might think that all this extra strengthening to handle the assault of aggressive street riding would whack the weight up but this complete bike lands in at 9.88kg (2.3kg for the frame only) including pedals which I think is pretty impressive and especially good for the 550 notes that this set up would set you back or £250 for the frame only.
For Identiti to be able to give you such an apparent bargain the entire bike is built from own branded components from the Ison distribution stable namely under their Gusset, Genetic or Halo Marques. Just because they are own branded components doesn't mean they are stickered up OEM tat straight out of the Tawain catalogue, oh no, Ison put a lot of time and money into designing and developing new, cutting edge, product that is thoroughly tested by their pool of extreme riders. Check out the videos of Chris Doolaly on Youtube crashing about on his practically stock Persona with the only changes being a lighter set of Gusset 853 cranks, riser bars and the wider Aerowarrior wheel rims and you will get an idea of the sort of abuse this bike can put up with.
Starting with the Aerotrack wheels with their 27mm deep aero section and a machined braking surface. These wheels are pretty tight and can take a fair amount of pranging, you don't need to be hucking off stairs to give your hoops abuse, cycling over the pot holes which seem to be emerging everywhere on our roads can cause delicate wheels to fold in an instance but these seem to have enough substance to stay true and that threading a line between all the imperfections in the road can be a little less erratic and slightly more subdued knowing that your wheels are going to hold together. The tall air chamber of the 29c Twin Rail courier tyres help dampen the road buzz which is greatly needed because this frame is so stiff and solid that if you have the tyres pumped up beyond 100 psi your wrists will feel it and your eyeballs will rattle. The Twin Rail tyres are easy to skid and make a sound like your dragging your back pack along the ground when doing a broady! The hard-ish compound and puncture protection will keep you rolling and skidding with confidence.
This frame doesn't have the zing of a high end steel road bike but that doesn't mean that it feels dull and boring either, it does exactly what you ask it to do without any fuss or flex, every hard crank is fed directly into the wheels and the short rear chain stays make this bike accelerate well and get the power down, but it feels solid rather than lively and at 5.1lbs for the frame it isn't exactly heavy. The straight bladed cro-mo forks are very direct and solid too and this is telegraphed through the welded cro-mo stem and handle bar combo which Identiti whitily call their 'single bar'. The one piece unit looks smart, simple and un-cluttered and the wedge bolt clamped the steerer securely and doesn't disturb the aesthetic either. My only gripe was that it too was very stiff and direct in feeling and the cheapo grips did nothing to stop the bumps from the road being felt in my eye sockets, maybe my bones are getting old but with the tyres at 120psi I found the bike a bit tiring but that could also be down to the fun I am having on it too?
No eyelets for mudguards or racks or even water bottle holders are provided. To me this shows that the bike is aimed at fun and not to be taken too seriously - even if you aren't going to be popping tricks on it this is a short haul urban machine. I guess if you are looking to go longer range you could fit generic clip on guards, but I'd also guess if that was your main sort of riding you wouldn't be looking at this bike in the first place. That said, the lack of guards is not an insurmountable problem.
A set of Dia compe calliper brakes and generic black levers are supplied and gripped admirably on the machined braking surfaces of the wheels but couldn't be described as the strongest of stoppers. The pedals too were a bit so-so, the alloy bear trap type pedals looked like they belonged on a hybrid not a bright young thing like the Persona. The saddle looks a bit cheap and plasticky but was in fact very comfortable and actually quite lean. Its synthetic cover was easy to clean though.
There isn't much to talk about with the drive train on a fixie but what we have on the Identiti Persona is a dependable Genetic crank with stiff and solid forged and CNC'd arms that are no lightweights, a chain that won't break in a hurry and a stainless steel cog. If you ride your fixie hard then you want these components to be strong and these are. If you want to save weight on this bike without compromising strength then the crank would be the component to swap, everything else is very well chosen for its performance in weight and strength. Identiti have managed to produce a town bomber to a high spec which will give a lot of fun to all types of rider after the low maintenance, single gear experience regardless of whether they want to jump off things.
A tough, lightweight (for what it is) hardcore freestyle fixie that makes a great, solid, dependable town hack. Equally fun as a single speed or as a fixed gear. Lacks sensible stuff such as mudguard and pannier rack mounts, but then it's not meant for doing sensible things
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Identiti Persona
Size tested: Metallic Orange, medium
About the bike
State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.
Double butted TAF Cr-Moly tubing
Identiti FFX fork
Gusset Singles Bars 440g +/- 10degrees 80mm/500mm
Halo Aerotracks
Halo 700 x 29C Twin Rail Courier tyres
Genetic forged and CNC finished alloy crank and 42T
Gusset Badger chain
16T Cr-Mo fixed rear cog
Gusset R-series saddle
Genetic Drift pedals
Dia Compe brakes
Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?
Urban fixed gear single speed bike, that will allow you to develop and ride in your own individual style.
A fast single gear town hack that is built tough and specced well to take the pounding of freestyle riding.
Frame and fork
Tell us about the build quality and finish of the frame and fork?
The bones of this bike is the fantastic frame and fork, available separately for £ which represents excellent value for money.
Tell us about the materials used in the frame and fork?
Double butted 4130 cro mo steel.
Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?
Tweaked track frame geometry. Still very upright and responsive, not much trail on the forks makes you move you body more to get round corners than turning the bars. Short rear chain stays for very direct quick acceleration and making it easier to pop up onto the back wheel for tricks such as wheelies or bunny hops.
How was the bike in terms of height and reach? How did it compare to other bikes of the same stated size?
Good amount of stand-over height from the sloping top tube, similar to what you would find on a mountain bike. I found the bars quite low for tricks and would opt for a slightly shorter stem and some riser bars if I was that way inclined.
Riding the bike
Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
This bike is solid which is especially noticeable with the tyres pumped up to anything over 80psi despite the tall 28c twinrail's it is shod with, my wrists felt the brunt of this bikes stiffness. This bike is built to be strong not super light and that translates to thicker tube walls which don't absorb the trail buzz like a top end steel frame would. The bike felt sturdy and sure footed and that inspires confidence and makes you feel like you can tackle anything.
Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?
This bike is stiff EVERYWHERE! Cranks, bars, forks, frame, all stiff and solid. It has the direct feel of a BMX, no flex detected apart from the wheels but even they were tight.
How did the bike transfer power? Did it feel efficient?
Short chain stays and stiff tubes mated to solid cranks gives a very direct power transfer. The one piece cro mo steel stem and handlebar doesn't twist much either.
Was there any toe-clip overlap with the front wheel? If so, was it a problem?
The toe clips were quite deep and there was a bit of over lap making bar spins
How would you describe the steering? Was it lively, neutral or unresponsive? the upright track geometry make you steer more with the bike thant the bars. Very responsive at speeds below 20mph.
Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?
The tight geometry allows you to weave the bike easily and pick lines along the road, avoiding the pot holes and slippery ironwork.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?
I liked the look of the one piece stem and handlebar but felt that they were very uncomfortable both in their shape (too straight) and how brutally stiff they were.
I was pleasantly surprised with the saddle but it may be a bit too narrow for those with wider sit bones.
All the components were very well chosen and definitely a good choice for durability but maybe not for weight.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's stiffness? would you recommend any changes?
The one piece handlebar and stem was very stiff, all the shock sent though the stiff frame and fork went straight to your wrists! Maybe a thicker pair of grips like some Oury's would help or some fatter again tyres like the Schwalbe Kojaks 35c.
The crank was impressively stiff but pretty heavy, if you replaced it for the equally stiff Gusset 853 cranks that would save a heap of weight.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's efficiency? would you recommend any changes?
The Gusset Badger chain is a brilliant fixie chain, it is very strong and surprisingly light for such a tough chain.
stiff crank, stiff frame, no flex and a burly chain = power
Short chainstays and stiffness
The bars are a little too narrow for hard out of the saddle sprinting
Under 20mph and the bike
you don't need to lean much to steer this bike round a corner
not really this bikes domain, luckily the fixed gear restricts this
42x16 means you will be able to get up most hills and the roomy front end stops your knees from klonking the bars
The drivetrain
Stiff, solid, Gusset crank + strong Gusset Badger chain
This is where it's at for fixie durability
the chain is one of the lightest burly chains about but running 1/8 chains etc you are going to pay a weight penalty
for durablility and dependability which are two important factor (especially if you choose to ride brakeless)
Wheels and tyres
sound performing commute wheels
The wheels held true throught the test.
At under 2kg for the pair they were reassuringly heavy
You can run these tyres at 60 and iron out the lumps in the road and save your wrists
these are a favourite for upgrades or replacements for urban fixie riders
Tell us some more about the wheels and tyres.Did they work well in the conditions you encountered? Would you change the wheels or tyres? If so, what for?
The tyres offer are fairly hard and easy to skid and the grips give a bit more confidence on greasy roads.
The wheels remained true and were fairly light and they looked good which is always a bonus.
lightish, stiff, strong and direct
less parts to go wrong.
Combined stem and bars saved weight while adding strenght
So very stiff plus the grips were pretty awful.
Dia Compe brakes and quality home brand everything else
Anything else you want to say about the componentry? Comment on any other components (good or bad)
Swap the grips because they are a bit naff. The pedals are nothing to write home about but despite their generic town bike looks they served a purpose well.
Your summary
Did you enjoy riding the bike? yes
Would you consider buying the bike? definitely
Would you recommend the bike to a friend? I have already
Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?
A hybrid track bike with more in common with a BMX than a mountainbike.
About the tester
Age: 37 Height: 180 Weight: 80
I usually ride: Bike that I am testing at the time My best bike is: Giant CFR pro. Old school carbon converted to fixed. Kinesis Convert 2 fixed. Shorter cafe racer
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: commuting, touring, club rides, sportives, fixed/singlespeed, bare back


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Irumodic Syndrome was a degenerative neurological disorder that caused deterioration of the synaptic pathways. The condition caused confusion, delusions, and eventually death. It could take several years to develop and several more before it proved deadly. The treatment of choice in 2370 was peridaxon, though this only relieved the symptoms. Genetic testing could determine if a person may develop Irumodic Syndrome in later life, but not all persons who tested positive would develop the condition.
In the anti-time future, Jean-Luc Picard had contracted advanced Irumodic Syndrome. His condition caused many of his friends to doubt his claims that he has been shifting back and forth through time. In this time period, no cure was known to exist.
In the anti-time present, while seeking evidence that he could already have Irumodic Syndrome, Picard was informed by Beverly Crusher that while he did not have the disease itself, he did have a small structural defect in his parietal lobe that could lead to a number of neurological disorders, including Irumodic Syndrome. The defect was so small it required a level-4 neurographic scan to be located. (TNG: "All Good Things...")
External link Edit
- Irumodic Syndrome at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works


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The north half of the N. 70th Street and Cornhusker Highway (Highway 6) intersection is scheduled to close for construction at 6 p.m. Friday, August 13, weather permitting. The westbound lanes of Cornhusker at 70th will be replaced with concrete. N. 70th Street is scheduled to reopen to northbound and southbound traffic the morning of Monday, August 16. The westbound lanes of Cornhusker Highway from Russell Drive to 70th Street will remain closed for the overlay of new asphalt. The contractor, Pavers Inc., has 18 days to complete the project.
The eastbound lanes of Cornhusker Highway and 70th Street south of Cornhusker will remain open during this construction. The City will work with local businesses to maintain access during construction. Recommended detour routes are as follows:
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Video: NM man shot to death after violent vehicular rampage
Man was shot dead August 4th by a deputy after ramming multiple vehicles — including the officer's — and attempting to run over his girlfriend
By Nicole Perez
Albuquerque Journal
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — The man who was fatally shot by a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputy had tried to run over his girlfriend and had rammed the deputy twice before getting out of the truck with his hands in the air, the sheriff's office said.
According to a slideshow from BCSO, which the agency released August 6th instead of holding a scheduled news conference, the suspect was 28-year-old Manuel Flores, who has a criminal history that includes previous charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless driving and battery on a household member.
The deputy was identified as Sam Rodriguez, of the field services division, who has been with the office for almost three years.
Deputies say Flores had been dating a 45-year-old woman for two years, and she let him take her red pickup truck to try to sell it. On August 4th, Flores called his girlfriend to tell her he couldn't sell it, and they decided to meet at Coors and Gun Club so he could return her truck.
While on the phone, he became angry because he thought he heard a man's voice in the background and accused the woman of cheating.
She took her daughter with her to pick up the truck, and when Flores got there he started arguing with the girlfriend. She went inside a nearby gas station for help, but Flores followed her and started hitting her in the head, pulling her out of the gas station and into the pickup truck, according to BCSO.
The woman managed to escape and fled with her daughter, which is when deputies were called for a possible kidnapping or abduction. The woman and daughter fled north on Coors, and when they tried to make a U-turn, Flores intentionally rammed the car they were in — a silver sedan.
The woman jumped out and started running away to try to protect her daughter from Flores, but he rammed the sedan again and tried to run over the fleeing girlfriend.
"Surveillance video shows (the girlfriend) narrowly avoiding being killed by Flores," reads the BCSO release.
Flores then rammed the car deputy Rodriguez was driving. Rodriguez tried to open his driver door but couldn't. Flores drove south, made another U-turn, and rammed the deputy again, before getting out of the pickup truck with his hands in the air.
Cellphone video from a bystander shows Flores was shot within a second of getting out of the truck with his hands up. BCSO says the man started walking toward the deputy.
The deputy was trapped in the car and "fearing for his life," fired two shots, one of which hit and killed Flores, according to BCSO.
Flores was carrying no weapons when he was shot, according to BCSO.
BCSO's release states that the man had his hands up as if he were "celebrating." But spokesman Aaron Williamson said in a phone interview later that characterization was one investigator's opinion and wasn't supposed to be released. He said the office doesn't know why the man had his hands up or exactly what he was doing.
The deputy couldn't get out of his car after the shooting, so two bystanders pulled him out of his car's passenger side. He cuffed Flores, then tried to give him medical help.
Flores was rushed to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Copyright 2014 the Albuquerque Journal


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Five into 1.0 will go. Ford's C-MAX 1.0-litre EcoBoost might not get anywhere too close to its claimed 55.4mpg fuel economy figure in the real world, but for low mileage shop and school run duties, it's perfectly adequate. With 100PS or 125PS on tap, there's a bit of choice available too.
It was once explained by a senior suit in the Lockheed corporation that there was a simple algebraic formula to assess the time it took for an aircraft to go from initial design to operational use by the US Air Force. It turned out that this period was directly proportional to the size of the Air Force oversight committee chosen to 'guide' the aeroplane design. It's a similar story in big automotive companies - which is one reason why it took Ford so long to develop credible compact MPVs and SUVs for the European market. Where the company has been ahead of the game though, is in its development of downsized three cylinder turbo petrol engines. The brand's 1.0T EcoBoost unit, first introduced on the Focus and subsequently added in to the Fiesta and B-MAX line-ups, has been widely copied by rival brands. Even so, when the Blue Oval marque decided to introduce the powerplant into its C-MAX MPV model in 2013, many wondered if a step too far had been taken. These fears proved groundless. The little engine proved quite up to powering a relatively large car - and has been retained on the improved C-MAX model we're going to look at here as a decent, more affordable alternative to a diesel for lower mileage buyers.
Driving Experience
Ford offers the 999cc EcoBoost engine in two specific flavours. There's an entry-level 100PS version, which gets to 62mph in 12.6 seconds and tops out at 108mph. Or there's the punchier 125PS variant which translates those numbers to 11.4s and 116mph. Whichever engine you choose, you'll probably be pleased with the breadth of torque. They both idle quietly yet will offer meaningful urge from less than 1500rpm through to nearly 6,000rpm without the sort of lag and lunge that small capacity turbocharged engines often display. Of course, the 170Nm of torque common to both units isn't going to rival that of a diesel engine but believe it or not, these 1.0-litre units never feel reedy. There's also the not insignificant benefit that instead of following a huge lump of diesel engine, you have a very lightweight piece of engineering plumbed into the nose, and that does wonders for the C-MAX's responsiveness. Ride comfort remains very good but initial turn-in is improved markedly and body control is leagues better than the diesel models. Couple that with good steering and decent grip levels and you have a vehicle that after an initially unpromising start, emerges as something you'd actually drive the long way home from the school run.
Design and Build
The design of this C-MAX is evolutionary, with many of the details being brought up to date to reflect contemporary Ford thinking. The dynamic styling delivers a stronger, sleeker front end, featuring Ford's distinctive inverted trapezoidal grille. The washer jets have been hidden underneath the windscreen to give a cleaner look while the tailgate has been given a smoother and more sophisticated one-piece appearance. Inside, you'll find a dash that's a lot less fussy than the previous model, reflecting the customer-led design refinements that have already been executed on the Focus. There are fewer controls and switches, while the smart black satin trim and chrome detailing contributes to a cleaner look. Functions are simpler to use, such as the air-conditioning controls that now feature buttons that are easier to recognise and distinguish from each other. Practicality improves too, with a redesigned centre storage console. The seats still tumble down individually in one motion to create a flat floor, with over 470-litres of space with all five seats in place. If you need more room than that and the option of a third seating row, there's always the Grand C-MAX model to consider.
Market and Model
Ford offers a three model line-up to 1.0T EcoBoost C-MAX buyers, with the familiar Zetec, Titanium and Titanium X trims. Opt for the first two and there's a choice of either 100PS or 125PS power outputs, but the flagship trim level is limited to the pokier powerplant. All are equipped with a six-speed manual box, with the Zetec opening at just over £18,000. There's a £500 premium if you want to progress from the 100PS to the 125PS variant. From there, it's a big step up to the Titanium model at over £20,000. At the top of the range is the Titanium X 125PS model, which needs a budget of nearly £23,000. So what do you get? The Zetec models are fitted with 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, heated door mirrors, air-con and a DAB radio. The Titanium versions get 17-inch alloys, automatic lights and wipers, climate control, a start button and cruise control, while the £2k premium for the Titanium X buys you xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, part-leather seats, heated front seats and a different style of 17-inch alloy wheels. Options include one of those tailgate opener which operate when you wave your foot under the bumper, a perpendicular parking system and Active City Stop collision avoidance that operates at up to 31mph. Ford's latest Sync2 voice-activated connectivity system is also on offer, delivering smartphone sync and the chance to control some of the car's minor functions by voice command.
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Although there are obvious benefits in terms of handling and upfront price over a diesel C-MAX, can the 1.0-litre petrol variant really justify itself on the balance sheet? If you're set to cover modest mileages that may well be the case, but it's worth remembering that the claimed miles per gallon figure of 55.4mpg will probably translate into about 40mpg in real world use. The petrol car counters by being cheaper to tax, cheaper to insure and cheaper to service as well. Given that petrol is around 8 per cent cheaper than diesel fuel, it's probably just about enough to swing the balance in the 1.0-litre car's favour if you're not looking to wear a groove in the nation's motorway network. Emissions are rated at 117g/km whether you choose the 100 or 125PS powerplants, and with a price difference of just £500 between the two, we'd be tempted to go for the 125PS unit and live with the fact that the key differences between the cars are just a few lines of code in the ECU. Insurance ratings open at Group 11 and top out at a modest Group 14. By contrast, an entry-level C-MAX diesel carries a Group 16 rating.
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Activities of Greece's Hellenic Amateur Astronomy Association for IYA2009
23 February 2010
During 2009 the Hellenic Amateur Astronomy Association (HAAA) organised a series of events dedicated to the International Year of Astronomy 2009. The main goal was to the spread to the public of Greece the meaning of observational amateur astronomy and the methods used, according to the constitution of the HAAA. The following were some of the most important events:
1. Chios Island - "Star Celebration"
The Prefecture of Chios island organised a celebration addressed mostly to the students of elementary school named "Star Celebration". The event was scheduled for the 23rd of December 2008 at 20:00 local time and the HAAA was responsible to present a talk and provide telescopes for observation. Despite the bad weather the experience excited our young friends as it was their first contact with astronomy.
2. Haidari city of Attiki - "100 Hours of Astronomy"
In collaboration with the Cultural Center or Municipality of Haidari city of Attiki the HAAA organised a four-day educational event called "100 Hours of Astronomy", from Thursday the 2nd of April until Sunday the 5th. The event was part of the international call for organising such events around the globe in order to give a chance to the public to experience contact with the Universe.
3. Piraeus City - "A Travel through the Universe"
A major event, open to the public, was held at the "Apollon" Building of Municipality of Piraeus city on the 9th of May 2009. That was a collaboration of the HAAA and the Trekking Club of Piraeus (Odoiporikos Syllogos Peiraia) who celebrated 80 years of activities.
4. Gymno village of Argolida - "Young Astronomers"
That event was successfully realised on Thursday the 28th of May 2009, in the yard of the village's elementary school, along with a talk and observation of the sky through telescopes.
5. Paros island - "A Travel through the Universe"
HAAA in collaboration with the Public Library of Paros Island organised an event on the 30th of May 2009. The event took place in the Library's yard and included a conversation about astronomy, an exhibition of astronomical images, astronomical content video-projections and a public observation of the sky through HAAA's telescopes.
6. Keratea city of Attiki - "Introduction to Observational Astronomy"
After an invitation from the Cultural Association of Keratea City "Hrisi Tomi", along with the support of the Municipality of Keratea city of Attiki, HAAA organised an event at Ovriokastro village on Saturday the 13th of June. The event included a talk, a practical lesson on uranography (or celestial cartography, and observation of the sky.
7. Melissia city of Attiki - "3rd Youth Festival of Melissia City"
The local office of UNESCO invited us to participate in the 3rd Youth Festival of Melissia City which was held the weekend 19-20 of June, 2009. HAAA organised a stand with astrophotography exhibition, magazines and HAAA's telescopes.
8. Anavra village of Fthiotida - "3rd Panhellenic Meeting of Amateur Astronomers"
According to the decision of the Panhellenic Convention of the Boards of all the Associations in Alexandroupolis City in 2008, HAAA took over the organisation of the 3rd Panhellenic Meeting of Amateur Astronomers (PMAA) for the year 2009. The meeting was successfully realised on the 26th, 27th and 28th of June 2009 at the Mountain Retreat of Trekking Club of Piraeus at the Anavra village of Fthiotida, including talks, workshops, conversations and observations. It is also important to note the presence of professional astronomers at the meeting.
9. Voula city of Attiki - "Introduction to Astronomy & Astrophotography"
The photography department of Municipality of Voula city and HAAA organised
talks to amateur photographers of Municipalities of Voula and Glyfada cities, on Wednesday the 16th of December 2009. These activities aimed to introduce the participants in astronomy and the night sky, along with the explanation of the methods used in the photography of celestial bodies and astronomical events. There will, also, be a practical of activities for hands-on experience in astrophotography realised during 2010.
Further activities:
The events that are presented above concern only the HAAA's contribution to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009. Moreover, HAAA's activities are not limited in 2009 only, but there are constantly held since the establishment of the association in 2003 and will continue, of course, in the future. In addition to these kind of activities, the members of the association contact every day through internet or/and by phone, along with regular meetings that are held inside the cities and outside for observations. One of the main targets of HAAA is to spread to the Greek public the mentality and the methods of observational amateur astronomy, according to the standards of similar associations outside Greece, in order to produce finally scientifically useful results for astronomy. More on these can be found in HAAA's site at http://www.hellas-astro.gr/ (mostly in Greek).
An important contributor and supporter to HAAA's activities is the Trekking Club of Piraeus (Odoiporikos Syllogos Peiraia), who offer their offices and their mountain retreat at the mount Kallidromo (Anavra village of Fthiotida) for meetings and observations.
Last but not least, all our actions are performed in such a way to fulfil our dream that every Greek citizen will notice how astronomy affects his/her everyday life and will understand how the scientific knowledge can contribute to a balanced and peaceful society.
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The 21-year-old native of Liberia faces newly-crowned Texas State lightweight champion Pedro Pablo Torres (7-5-2, 5 KOs) on the non-televised portion of the Top Rank-promoted ESPN Friday Night Fights card at Texas Station Casino in Las Vegas.
In his last fight this past April, Kahn-Clary dropped Gadiel Andaluz (4-5-1, 2 KOs) three times in the opening round en route to a victory by technical knockout at the 1:32 mark.
"This fight means a lot to me," Kahn-Clary said. "It's my understanding that this guy is going to give me rounds. I'm looking forward to that because I haven't fought a lot of rounds as a pro (12). I've been sparring a lot of hard rounds, especially with Thomas (Falowo, 10-1 middleweight with 7 KOs), who keeps coming forward throwing punches. I feel great; I'm in top shape, already on weight.
"I'm looking forward to fighting again in Las Vegas. This is a big opportunity that a lot of fighters don't get. (Kahn-Clary won a four-round decision over Jesus Garza on December 6, 2012 at The Mirage in Las Vegas.) Hopefully, I'll keep going out there and keep winning."
Kahn-Clary's promoter, Bob Arum's Top Rank, has kept him active with this already his seventh professional fight since turning pro only a year ago. He had one "no contest" last October due to a cut over his eye from an unintentional head butt.
"He's won all of his four-round fights - five plus the 'no contest' - and it's time for him to move up to a six-rounder," Toka-Kahn's head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr. explained. "He has steadily improved and looked good sparring 6-8 rounds. We can't keep him back. It's time! Toka is the most dedicated and disciplined fighter I've ever trained. At this stage, he's the best fighter I've ever trained, including my son (Peter Manfredo, Jr.), Edwin Rodriguez, Jessie Brinkley and Ossie Duran.
"There's no video available on his opponent, but he's Mexican and they all come forward. Toka has to control the fight with his jab; everything comes off his jab. He's worked nicely with angles and needs to continue sitting on his punches, going to the body, and taking advantage when his opponent's off balance with strong counter punching like he did so well in his last fight."
Kahn-Clary was a standout amateur who captured a gold medal at the 2010 U.S. National Golden Gloves Tournament. He fights out of the new Manfredo Boxing Sports Fitness gym in Narragansett, Rhode Island.


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Summit County Community Notes: 4-11-2013
The 2013 Seedling Trees for Conservation program is wrapping up for the season. Seedlings are grown at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery in Fort Collins and are made available to Summit County property owners through the Colorado State University Extension office in Frisco. Orders for seedlings must be received by the office on or before Friday. Seedlings will be delivered to Frisco for pick-up on May 1 and 2. For more information or to download an order form, visit the http://www.co.summit.co.us/Extension, or call the extension office at (970) 668-3595.
Learn how to buy a house from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Buffalo Mountain Room at the County Commons in Frisco. You will learn the basics, from A to Z, of what it takes to purchase a home. The class is free and is sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, and put on by the Summit Combined Housing Authority with help from local volunteers who will walk you through the lending process, real estate transaction, title company portion and home inspection. To register, call Joy at (970) 423-7041 or email email@example.com to register for this great class.
The Breckenridge Heritage Alliance is seeking nominations for the second annual Theobald Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the history of the Breckenridge area. The award will identify a person, business or project that exemplifies the town's commitment to historic preservation; celebrates the history of Breckenridge in a unique way; demonstrates leadership and volunteerism, or both, for historic preservation and heritage tourism; or uncovers new facts or stories about the town's history. Visit breckheritage.com for more information. The deadline for nominations is April 19. The award ceremony will take place late summer 2013.
On April 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Frisco Chapter of the Summit Chamber will host a After Hours Business Mixer at the Hotel Frisco (the ad in the SDN on the April 10 incorrectly listed the location). The Hotel Frisco is located on Main Street Frisco. Cost of entry is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers and includes one free drink ticket for beer or wine, a light dinner and two raffle tickets to win a $200 circular saw donated by Lowes.
Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to meet new contacts and have some fun. If you'd like for your business to get a bit more exposure, donate a door prize by calling Judi at (970) 389-6470 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration is now open for the 37th annual Salomon Run the Rockies weekend on June 8-9. Registration is available online at http://www.RuntheRockies.com. Current discounted prices are $50 for the half marathon and $40 for the 10K. The trail race registration is $40 for the 5K and 10K. Prices go up May 1. Day-of registration will be available for both races. Registration for the road race on June 8 is available at the Frisco Recreation Building at Third Avenue and Main Street from 6-8 a.m. The 5K and 10K trail race day-of registration will be available at the Frisco Day Lodge from 7-8 a.m. on June 9. For more information, please contact Linsey Kach at (970) 668-9133 or email@example.com.
The Alpine Earth Center in Silverthorne is screening "Dirt! The Movie" at 4 p.m. on Sunday and 6 p.m. on April 17. For this movie, presenters will be Sherie Sobke, from Alpine Earth Center, and Jen Santry, from High Country Conservation Center. Upcoming movies: "Dirt! The Movie," "The Greater Good," "Catching Babies," "Genetic Roulette," "Thrive," "Beautiful Truth," "Cats of Mirikitani" and "Law of Similars." The fee is $5.
Help High Country Conservation Center honor Summit County's deserving individuals, businesses and volunteers at this year's Party for Planet being held on Earth Day, April 22. The Green Scene Awards are a great way to recognize someone you know who has been an environmental inspiration to you and others. Visit http://www.highcountryconservation.org for details and a nomination form. All nominations are due by Tuesday.
Celebrate Earth Day this year with the High Country Conservation Center at their Party for the Planet at Pug's on April 22. Join them from 5-8 p.m. at Pug Ryan's Brewery in Dillon for live music, good food, and drinks! Entry is $10 and you receive appetizers and two beers. All proceeds benefit High Country Conservation Center's new Summit Community Garden Network supporting five community gardens across Summit County. For more information, visit http://www.highcountryconservation.org.
Are you looking for service opportunities in Summit County? Domus Pacis Family Respite is a local nonprofit that provides respites or getaways to families dealing with all stages of cancer. Domus Pacis is looking for new volunteers to help bake and prepare meals for families who are visiting Summit County and taking a break from their day-to-day dealings with cancer. If you are interested in cooking, helping out in the office, or if you have another special talent you would like to share with us, please contact Meredith Long at firstname.lastname@example.com or (970) 547-4745.
The Alliance for Historical Preservation is seeking local crafters for a July 4 show in Frisco. Booth spaces are available for $150 for a two- or three-day show. Call (970) 370-5726 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for further information.
The opportunity to support and participate in live community theater here in Breckenridge awaits. The Backstage welcomes charming box-office folk to greet theater patrons, creative craftsmen to assist with set creation, cheerful individuals to distribute performance information throughout the county and anyone who embraces the performing arts. We have opportunities for you to become involved today! Interested? Contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Summit County Mountain Mentors is a community-based mentoring program that matches caring adult volunteers with youths ages 8-16. Their mission is "to positively influence the youth of Summit County to lead healthy lifestyles through a consistent one-on-one relationship with an adult." The group is looking for volunteers to spend eight hours each month with one of the 48 youth waiting for a mentor. Call (970) 668-9184 or visit http://www.summitcares.org.
The Summit County Wildfire Council invites Summit County property owners to learn more about the 2013 Hazardous Fuels Reduction Grant Program. This grant program provides assistance to eligible homeowner groups, allowing residents to conduct hazardous-fuels reduction (for example, tree-removal projects) in their neighborhoods. Effective fuels-reduction projects help protect Summit County communities and watersheds from the threat of wildfire. Interested community members can download a grant application from Summit County's Colorado State University Extension page, http://www.co.summit.co.us/extension. Grant applications will be accepted through April 26. Please call Dan Schroder at (970) 668-4140 for more information.
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Denis Hayes dropped out of Harvard's Kennedy School in 1970 to help organize the first Earth Day—an event that mobilized more than 20 million Americans and helped pave the way for the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency.
That day, some planted trees and cleaned up parks as a rowdier set took to the streets to demand reform from corporations they accused of recklessly harming the planet. In Minneapolis, protestors crashed a General Electric stockholders' meeting; others in Washington delivered dead, oil-soaked ducks to the steps of the Department of the Interior. Congress adjourned for the day as lawmakers from both parties capitalized on what NBC News characterized then as the "most popular and least risky election issue" of the time.
Over the next two decades, Earth Day continued to evolve. In 1990, Hayes, who had been pursuing a host of other enviornmental endeavors, returned to push it internationally. Two years later he was tapped to lead the Bullitt Foundation, a Seattle-based environmental company that is slated to formally open one of the greenest corporate buildings on the planet this Earth Day.
Leading up to the anniversary of one of the hallmarks of his career, Hayes looks back at the birth of popular environmentalism, the progress of the movement, and the challenges of addressing a threat that "dwarfs earlier perils": climate change.
Here are his thoughts on key environmental issues, in his own words:
On the success of the first Earth Day:
At the time, the vast majority of people, 95 percent of Americans, could not have given you a coherent explanation of what the word "environment" meant. We were really taking this huge array of issues that did have constituencies—people worried about DDT, people worried about endangered species or the American military dropping Agent Orange on Vietnam—and we lumped them all together under a new banner.
We were hoping it would be successful and had no expectation that it would be three or four times larger than the largest anti-war rally back then.
Why climate change is a tougher adversary than the environmental villains of the 1970s:
The most important thing is visibility. When the first Earth Day came in 1970, for much of the year if you walked around Los Angeles it was like walking around Beijing today—the air pollution was so thick you could almost cut it with a knife. Pollution was a visible thing that you could taste and you could smell and was linked to rivers catching on fire and very serious warnings that unless we reverse course, the Great Lakes would become biologically sterile. So this visible tangible kind of thing was something that you could mobilize people around much more easily than you can an invisible gas that has no smell, has no taste.
I mean heavens—every time we breathe, we emit carbon dioxide. It's hard to cast it as a villain the way you could with the components of smog, for example. So it's just a much more nuanced issue and yet with incredible capacity to change the world into a type of environment that has not existed since the evolution of Homo sapiens. That's a tough issue.
On the public's interest in environmental reform:
I think that [the public has] the same level of concern now for things that immediately affect themselves and their families, their neighborhoods and their nation that are easily identified, which is what we were able to capitalize on back then. But with regard to the climate issue, it is much more difficult to get people to get their arms around intellectually and it's much more difficult to come up with a solution or series of solutions in the current anti-tax, anti-regulatory environment.
Remember, in 1970 we had a Republican president who was okay with signing a Clean Air Act and creating an Environmental Protection Agency, and that has just dramatically changed. Richard Nixon, for all of his conservatism, was arguably more progressive than the majority of the current democratic members of Congress.
On getting climate change legislation passed after President Obama's first and only attempt—the American Clear Energy and Security Act—was squashed by Congress in 2009:
The climate legislation that was proposed was 1,400 pages long, breathtakingly complicated, laced with tons of loopholes that were put in there by various special interests in order to get a vote here and there and it was based on a cap-and-trade premise that had already pretty much failed when applied in Europe. So that's kind of a tough thing to mobilize a vast constituency around.
If we had a solution that was two pages long—I'll be realistic, twenty pages long— that was very clear, that had provisions in it that people can comprehend, had a straight-forward solution to a problem and we did not have the relentless drumbeat of Fox News and the anti-science folks who manage to command the airwaves and the digital sphere today, there is no question in my mind that two-thirds or three quarters of the American public that cares about this issue and wants to get it solved could be mobilized.
The movement has not put together the right kinds of vehicles … we're beginning to see some of that, the 350.org organization—but we need to get vastly more of that to people with the large constituencies.
On the legacy of Earth Day:
[Earth Day has] been hugely vibrant in that sense all the way through the United States, something on the order of 90,000 schools still annually participate in it. Then in 1990 we took it internationally and is now out there in more than 170 counties and serves each year as what I genuinely believe is the largest secular holiday in the world.
If you were in the human rights field or the anti-war field I think you would love to have an instrument like Earth Day that every year gives people pause—a chance to reflect upon the values that you're promoting.


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Regardless of the fact that when I would see Gore Vidal on television in recent years , he wasn't looking in the best of health, he was still as quick a wit as ever. A few months ago, he was the opening guest on Real Time with Bill Maher where Maher showed a video of Vidal as a 10 year old boy in a commercial with his father about aviation.
In the long and detailed obit that the New York Times published today, they wrote,
Few American writers have been more versatile or gotten more mileage from their talent. He published some 25 novels, two memoirs and several volumes of stylish, magisterial essays. He also wrote plays, television dramas and screenplays. For a while he was even a contract writer at MGM. And he could always be counted on for a spur-of-the-moment aphorism, putdown or sharply worded critique of American foreign policy.
Unfortunately, there seems to be very few people left who will write or comment publicly their opinions¹ without pussyfooting around, retracting, or apologizing for fear of the ridiculous kangaroo court that has been setup in the past couple of decades. I remember when William F. Buckley died a few years ago, Vidal wouldn't even give a dead man a break, "I thought hell is bound to be a livelier place, as he joins forever those whom he served in life, applauding their prejudices and fanning their hatred."
¹ After re-reading this, I remembered that there are plenty of people who do voice their opinions publicly (cough michelle bachman cough cough), but I meant people who are at least a couple rungs up from glow worm on the ladder.


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Whoa! Lady Gaga Goes Make-Up Free for Harper's Bazaar [PICTURES]
She's dressed up in meat, been "birthed" from an egg on stage and performed at a major awards show in drag. So the most shocking thing in Lady Gaga's bag of tricks may very well have been to just scrub her face clean and appear on a magazine cover, which she did for the October issue of Harper's Bazaar.


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Food 'Cravings' and Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, you may have been advised by your healthcare team to change your diet, and incorporate healthier foods. In addition, you may have visited with a dietitian and mapped out a personalized meal plan to help you reach weight-loss or glucose-control goals. But what happens when despite your best efforts, you still crave a food that's not so healthy? For people with diabetes, this can be a serious problem.
"Everyone experiences cravings for foods," states Karen Hanson Chalmers, M.S., R.D., CDE, and Joslin's Amy E. Campbell, M.S., R.D., CDE, in their book, 16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet. However, Chalmers and Campbell say that it is crucial to learn how to manage these cravings before they become a more serious problem. Here are a few of their ideas:
Know the difference between hunger and appetite. According to Chalmers and Campbell, few people understand the difference between real hunger and appetite. "Hunger is more physiological, whereas appetite is more psychological," they state. The authors advise that it may take some time to distinguish one from the other, but eventually, it can be done. So the next time you experience a "craving," remember to ask yourself whether it is hunger talking, or your brain only imagining it needs food. Also, it is important to check your blood glucose (sugar) when you experience these feelings to make sure you're not low.
Know your "emotional triggers." Many people use food as a source of comfort, which can lead to the consumption of excess calories, and, as the authors point out, eating for comfort doesn't really solve the problems that cause us to eat in the first place. If stress causes you to eat, Chalmers and Campbell recommend channeling that energy elsewhere—such as going for a walk, calling a friend, or participating in any other activity you enjoy.
Know when to give in. Yes, you read that statement correctly. Chalmers and Campbell don't recommend completely cutting out your favorite foods, or always denying yourself what you truly crave. They say this is especially true when you've tried all other measures, and still feel the need to indulge. The authors recommend you indulge with reservation, however, and only eat a small portion of what you crave, since satisfying a craving and binging on a particular food is not the same thing.
"If you need help, don't hesitate to talk with a therapist or counselor who specializes in the area of eating disorders. He or she can help you change how you think about and react to food and eating," state Chalmers and Campbell.
Important note: People with diabetes should also check their blood sugar frequently in order to differentiate between low glucose and a craving. Be sure to always carry your glucose meter with you and test when you can't tell if your craving is actually low blood glucose.
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SMU Oldie Moldies to perform at Signatures Nov. 12
WINONA, Minn. — Catch dinner and a show with the Oldie Moldie All-Stars from Saint Mary's University Saturday, Nov. 12, at Visions Event Center.
Rock along to your favorite '50s, '60s and '70s tunes while you enjoy a menu of house salad, pan-seared Canadian walleye fillet, wild rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, caper tarter sauce, rolls and butter, and strawberry shortcake. A chicken or pasta option is available by reservation.
The Oldies are members of the national music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Saint Mary's. The group consists of 11 talented and engaging singers and band members.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 p.m.; the Oldies will perform two sets, one at 6:30 p.m., and a second at 7:45 p.m.
The price for the dinner and show is $32 per person; reservations can be made now through Nov. 10 by calling Signatures at (507) 454-3767. Payment is accepted at time of reservation.
Visions Event Center is located at Signatures Restaurant, 22852 County Road 17 in Pleasant Valley.


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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Cleaning Up the Digital Clutter
Stuff I need to review/read/watch. That's the name of a bookmarks folder I had on my computer; some of the items had been there since 2007! I've just cleaned that folder up (and eliminated it entirely) as part of my effort to de-clutter my computer before the year end.
It's so easy to accumulate all sorts of digital clutter - and the clutter doesn't cause huge problems. But I noticed the clutter is beginning to make it somewhat harder to find what I want. It makes backups take a bit longer than they should. And the digital clutter also makes me feel a bit weighted down, a bit yucky. Who needs a list of 2-year-old articles hanging around, demanding to be read?
So here are some of the items I intend to deal with:
- Bookmarks for web sites with interesting articles I'll never read again. For example, I'm interested in the future of newspapers, and I've read some wonderful commentary on this subject. But why did I add bookmarks, when the chance I'll re-read any of these articles is so very slim? (You might have favorites instead of bookmarks, depending on your browser.)
- Bookmarks that got added to the wrong folders by mistake.
- Duplicate bookmarks.
- E-mail messages I'll never refer to again. My goodness, what are those 7,006 messages in my "sent" folder? I bet I don't need most of them.
- Photos that got uploaded from my camera - but never got cleaned up to eliminate duplicate shots, never got properly labeled, etc.
- Blog posts I've marked in Google Reader to go back and read later - and still haven't looked at.
- Old versions of applications - when I know the new version works just fine.
I'm not intending to get a perfectly cleaned-up computer; that wouldn't be worth the time and effort. But doing some basic maintenance now will help me be better prepared for everything I want to do (and will need to do) in 2010.
13 comments:
- Lawgirl said...
I have been working on this myself. Have you heard of Evernote? It's made my life so much easier!
- December 14, 2009 at 5:47:00 AM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
Lawgirl, I have indeed heard of Evernote, and I know many people who rave about it. I'm not sure it's a tool I need, but I have plans to try it out.
- December 14, 2009 at 6:29:00 AM PST
- Anonymous said...
I would love for someone to explain, in detail, how Evernote has made their life easier. I just can't get the hang of it. I have the Mac version and the iPhone version, but I don't really get it, I guess. Do you have to commit to Evernote, I mean in the sense that you have to put all your to-do lists and notes and everything else into Evernote, or can you use it as an adjunct to other things? For instance, I use SplashShopper, Bento, Stickies and Apple Mail folders to keep myself organized. I would have a hard time giving them up, but if Evernote could fill all those roles I suppose I might try. I just don't completely understand how it can make staying organized that much easier...
- December 14, 2009 at 6:49:00 PM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
Anonymous, here are some posts from people who explain how they use Evernote; people are very enthusiastic.
Five Productive Jobs for Evernote
100 Different Evernote Uses
Evernote: Free Software that Knocked My Socks Off
5 Ways to Use Evernote to Organize Your Busy Family Life
9 Ways I Use Evernote
- December 15, 2009 at 8:38:00 AM PST
- Anonymous said...
thanks for this. I will set aside some time and read all these (I saved them in Evernote!). I sometimes wonder if I'm making more work for myself using all these organizing systems, but I have to say I am learning to love Bento, so if I can get my head around it I'll probably learn to love Evernote too...
- December 15, 2009 at 1:01:00 PM PST
- Sophie said...
Jeri, Are you sure it was your computer and not mine that inspired this post? Your situation with bookmarks matches mine almost exactly. It's good to know I'm not the only one who has a list of bookmarks that are well-intentioned, and organized but still unwieldy and needing pruning/rethinking. This has been on my to-do list, and now you've inspired me to get it done. Thanks!
- December 18, 2009 at 9:59:00 AM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
You're welcome, Sophie! I'm glad I'm not alone.
Besides doing the clean-up, I'm developing new habits. When I go to bookmark a well-written article, I ask myself "Will I REALLY ever look at this again?"
- December 18, 2009 at 10:15:00 AM PST
- Matthew Cornell said...
I respect the underlying behavior here, Jeri, that of wanting to capture information, ideas, or resources that will help take you where you want to go. The challenge, as you suggest, is keeping up with it. I've found my own process is cyclic - I collect widely, figure out *why* I'm doing it, then create crisper categories for putting them into. Right now I have news items worth commenting on in my newsletter, videos my daughter might enjoy, and folder supporting projects - either active or future.
Treating your bookmarks as a backlog to clear makes sense. Periodic reviews of clutter magnets like this are necessary in these "might be useful" cases, I think.
Good post.
- December 20, 2009 at 9:52:00 AM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
Matthew, you've nailed it exactly. I have many bookmarks that serve a real purpose - the largest grouping being those that might feed a blog post, or be useful in working with a client. Others relate things I'd like to do in the future: home improvement, travel, etc. Some just form an online reference library for me.
But why was I keeping articles about the 2004 elections? Why keep articles on "green" countertop materials, when I have no plans to replace mine? I decided I certainly don't need them now (if I ever did), and they are gone.
And yes, I create "crisper categories" when I do the clean-up, too.
- December 20, 2009 at 5:24:00 PM PST
- SueBK said...
Was looking for something else and came across this add-on for Firefox that reminded me of this post:
"Read It Later allows you to save pages of interest to read later. It eliminates cluttering of bookmarks with sites that are merely of a one-time interest."
Haven't tried it, but thought you might be interested.
- December 21, 2009 at 6:52:00 PM PST
- Caveman said...
I accumulate lots of files - images pages downloaded (saved in PDF format) from web sites, images, text files and all sorts of clutter.
Often I just back everything up to DVD, catalog the DVD contents using a program I wrote, then deleting the lot. If I _think_ i need something I can search the catalog.
Today I re-organised the contents of some folders I have created on the subject of Australian Law. I created a hierachy of folder/directory names, then moved files into the most logical location. I had to open many of the PDF files to see what they were.
I now have a new "best practice" when ever I save a file to the computer.
1. Decide in which directory the file should be located. If required create a new directory and give it a logical name.
2. When saving the file, change t he file name to include as much meaning as possible. For example, if I was saving an article about the Australian Constitution, I would save it to the "Constitution" folder and give the file a decent name.
Saving everthing to your Documents folder or Desktop with the intention of sorting it out later created clutter.
- December 21, 2009 at 7:48:00 PM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
SueBK, I've heard of Read It Later - but I use Safari as my primary browser, not Firefox. It does sounds like a nice idea, though.
Caveman, I've seen a lot of cluttered computer desktops. It sounds like you've now got a process that works for you - congratulations!
- December 21, 2009 at 9:00:00 PM PST
- Jeri Dansky said...
And I just have to say that I have the best commenters! Thanks to everyone who has joined the discussion.
- December 21, 2009 at 9:01:00 PM PST