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Commission launches innovation partnership for Smart Cities and Communities
One of the greatest challenges facing the EU is how best to design and adapt cities into smart intelligent and sustainable environments. Almost three quarters of Europeans live in cities, consuming 70% of the EU's energy. Congestion costs Europe about 1% of its GDP every year; most of it is located in urban areas. Smart urban technologies can make a major contribution to tackling many urban challenges.
By launching a Smart Cities and Communities European Innovation Partnership (SCC) the European Commission aims to boost the development of smart technologies in cities – by pooling research resources from energy, transport and ICT and concentrating them on a small number of demonstration projects which will be implemented in partnership with cities. For 2013 alone, € 365 million in EU funds have been earmarked for the demonstration of these types of urban technology solutions.
Currently many obstacles limit the potential of innovative smart technologies, for example high technological risk, difficulties over uncertain returns on investment or regulatory difficulties. In tough economic times, businesses and cities are also reluctant to scale up and rapidly deploy innovative technologies despite potential cost savings and longer-term emissions reductions.
The transport, energy and ICT services and value chains are also now converging. The EU has many years of experience promoting and implementing urban projects in transport, energy and information technology, those efforts need also to converge to create "new thinking" across sectors.
Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger stated: "Innovation drives Europe's competitiveness and is the best means of addressing energy efficiency. Thanks to this partnership, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, smart metering, real-time energy management, or zero-energy buildings neighbourhoods solutions will spread among more and more European cities."
Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, said: ''Transport is the lifeblood of every city for people and business. But Europe's cities suffer most from road accidents, congestion, poor air quality and noise. We need to drive forwards the research and innovation that can bring us to our goals of CO2 free cities, phasing out conventionally fuelled cars from city centres, to smart charging of electric vehicles and smokeless silent buses."
Vice President Neelie Kroes said: "ICTs put the 'smart' in 'smart cities'. It challenges legacy industries to rethink how to reduce congestion and increase energy efficiency in the urban environment; enabling new business models and empowering people."
The Smart Cities and Communities Initiative was launched in 2011. In the first year (2012), € 81 Million has been earmarked for this initiative, covering only two sectors: transport and energy. Demonstration projects financed under the scheme can be in either one of the two sectors - rather than the two combined.
Starting from 2013, the budget has been increased from € 81 Million to € 365 Million, covering three areas instead of two: energy, transport and ICT. In addition, each and every demonstration project financed under the scheme must combine all the three sectors. Pooling the sources together also means using synergies.
With this Smart Cities Partnership, the EU will help to establish strategic partnerships between those industries and European cities to develop and roll out the urban systems and infrastructures of tomorrow.
A High level group consisting of CEOs from R&D-intensive industries, city mayors, regulatory authorities and public financing institutions will be set up to support the successful implementation of this innovation partnership.
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The Smart cities communication can be consulted here:
DG Energy web page on Smart Cities
DG Transport and mobility web page on Urban Mobility
DG CONNECT web page on Smart Cities
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"We are impressed with the scope of the proposed project and its potential for transforming civic learning at Duquesne by enabling the Community Engagement Scholars program to serve as a model upon which other efforts can be developed. We commend the project team's vision for connecting the funded work with larger goals for institutional change and transformation."
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First implemented in 2006, the CES program has historically offered students the opportunity to devote their strengths and talents to deepend community-university partnerships by assisting academic departments manage their established service-learning classes.
Previously, students who were enrolled in the CES program would attend bi-weekly seminars that provided leadership training with an emphasis on the particular skills and knowledge areas that are most beneficial to community engagement work. However, for AY 2012-2013, the Bringing Theory to Practice Project (an independent project working in partnership with the Association of American Colleges and Universities and supported by the S. Engelhard Center and the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation) awarded the Office of Service-Learning a developmental grant to harness the CES program as a model of civic learning and democratic engagement. The funding has enabled the seminar and service-learning components of the CES program to be expanded to promote 21st Century Standards for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement, as defined by the AAC&U.
The 2012-2013 Community Engagement Scholars participated in an enhanced curriculum that fostered their understanding of universal democratic principles as ideals that promote the dignity and fundamental rights of the individual, social justice, economic and social development of the community, and strengthened cohesion of society. Offered through the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts, the seminar is taught by Dr. Lina Dostilio (director of Academic Community Engagement) and assisted by Kate A. Molchan (doctoral student in the Healthcare Ethics program). Upon completion, the program will yield important information about the acquisition of student learning with regard to civic learning, social responsibility, and personal growth and how these outcomes might be strengthened in other curricular offerings at Duquesne and elsewhere.


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2011: Saw action in 25 games including 18 starts for the Spartans during the year ... finished the campaign hitting .233 with 10 hits in 43 at bats ... had eight RBI, six runs scored, four doubles and a home run ... had a career-high two hits in the April 10 game one against Bridgewater ... also hit her first collegiate home run in the game against the Eagles as she was 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored ... went 1-for-3 as a pinch hitter during the year ... had at least one hit in nine games and at least one RBI in five games ... had just one error in her 88 fielding attempts for the year with a .989 fielding percentage.
2010: Finished the season playing in six games with all her appearances coming off the bench … hit .333 with a hit in three at-bats while she also had an RBI and a run scored for York … had her first career hit as a pinch hitter in the March 5 game against Beloit … scored her run and drove in another in the April 9 win over Gallaudet … made two appearances as a catcher while her other four games came at first base.
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Forget for a moment the freight car full of political baggage attached to the bankruptcy this week of battery maker A123 Systems Inc.
Instead let's consider the real reason electric vehicles and their miraculous mpgs aren't swamping the nation's roadways.
The issue is not how many more miles of range drivers can squeeze out of a battery. The problem is the battery itself.
At its essence, the battery in today's best plug-in electric vehicle is little more than the modern day equivalent of the tender that trailed behind giant steam engines in the 19th century. When the energy -- coal, wood, electrons -- stored in those vessels ran out, the wheels stopped moving, and the passengers grew very, very irate.
Of course, the same thing happens in cars when the tank runs dry, but decades of building have crafted an infrastructure that makes refueling quick and convenient in most, but not all, locations.
General Motors recognized this issue early on with the Chevy Volt and installed a small internal combustion engine aboard to overcome what it called "range anxiety."
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Our current infrastructure (pun very much intended) dictates that vehicles carry their energy with them at all times, either in the form of flammable fuel or the electrons bought and stored in a heavy battery.
But if vehicles could draw energy as needed, like trolleys do, for example, and pay for that draw on a metered basis, they wouldn't need giant heavy batteries with a range of hundreds of miles.
At their heart, electric vehicles are fun to drive. They have great torque, little noise and fast acceleration. But they are never going to make sense in many rural or mountainous locations, and simply spending billions chasing marginally better batteries won't ever address the battery's inherent flaws.
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Contrary To What Big Broadband Players Will Say, The FCC Has Acted Many Times To Protect Net Neutrality
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The cable and phone companies are telling people in DC that the Internet has benefited from "no" net neutrality rules. They claim, since there were no rules for a decade, we don't need them now. They've got the story exactly backwards: we have had active FCC interventions on net neutrality. That's one reason we have had a neutral Internet until now. Indeed, since 2004, we have had enforcement actions, policy statements, merger conditions, spectrum conditions, and a rule. The first time we have had the FCC announce that it would not ensure neutrality but would instead authorize fast lanes ... was Chairman Wheeler's comments earlier this year.
While very often imperfect, the FCC has done much to ensure an open internet. Carriers have not historically engaged in rampant discrimination partly due to the threat of FCC action. In 2004, the FCC's Chairman issued a speech about the "Four Freedoms" online, which promised to keep the Internet an open platform. In 2005, the FCC punished Madison River, a small telephone company that was blocking Vonage, an application that powered online phone calls competing with Madison River's own service. In 2005, the FCC adopted an Internet Policy Statement and pledged to respond to any violations of the statement with swift action. In 2008, after it was discovered that Comcast, the largest ISP in the nation, was interfering with some of the internet's most popular technologies -- a set of five peer-to-peer (P2P) technologies -- the FCC enjoined Comcast in a bipartisan decision. Much of the cable industry was engaging in such actions, so this wasn't a small exception. In 2010, the FCC adopted the Open Internet Order that was only recently struck down.
Additionally, in the years since 2005, the FCC has conditioned spectrum assignments and mergers on net neutrality rules. The largest three broadband providers have been (or remain) subject to net neutrality for many years. AT&T accepted two-year net neutrality conditions in its merger with BellSouth, and SBC accepted a two-year condition in its merger with AT&T. Verizon accepted a similar condition in its merger with MCI. Verizon purchased a 22MHz band of spectrum (the C block) in the FCC's 2008 700MHz auction for $4.7 billion dollars, and did so subject to open internet conditions modeled on the Internet Policy Statement. Comcast has been subject to network neutrality rules since its merger with NBC in 2011, and the merger condition extends for seven years. Both Verizon and Comcast's conditions still apply today. Moreover, Congress imposed contractual obligations on internet networks built with stimulus funds -- nondiscrimination and interconnection obligations that, at a minimum, adhered to the internet Policy Statement, among other obligations.
In light of these merger obligations, license conditions, FCC adjudications and rule-making, stimulus conditions, and consistent threats of FCC action, startups have enjoyed a generally neutral network that is conducive to, and necessary for, innovation. These actions provided some certainty that startups would not be arbitrarily blocked, subject to technical or economic discrimination, or forced to pay carriers so that the carriers' consumers can access all the innovation online.
Following the Verizon v. FCC decision, and under the Chairman's proposal, that will likely change, in ways that harm entrepreneurship and the public interest.
The past decade of tech innovation may not have been possible in an environment where the carriers could discriminate technically and could set and charge exorbitant and discriminatory prices for running internet applications. Without the FCC, established tech players could have paid for preferences, sharing their revenues with carriers in order to receive better service (or exclusive deals) and to crush new competitors and disruptive innovators. Venture investors would have moved their money elsewhere, away from tech startups who would be unable to compete with incumbents. Would-be entrepreneurs would have taken jobs at established companies or started companies in other nations. The FCC played an important role. The Chairman and this FCC shouldn't break that.
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In our 'Countdown to COP19' we look back at videos that contribute solutions to climate change challenges. Here we focus on a video on water infrastructure solutions for the Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus.
By 2050 a global population of 9 billion will increase water demands by 55%, energy needs by 80%, and food demands by 60%. With these staggering numbers in mind and the exacerbating threat of climate change, the need to carefully plan and manage our resources and efficiently work together across sectors, has never been a greater priority.
At the upcoming UNFCCC Conference in Warsaw, participation of the business community and representatives of small and medium sized enterprises is for the first time encouraged and actively promoted. The incoming President indicated in his Pre-COP conclusions (read here), his intention to turn business community involvement in the process permanent starting with COP19/CMP9.
Reaching out to other sectors who have a part to play -but are not necessarily directly involved- in environmental decisions and negotiations, is also key to the IUCN-IWA project 'Nexus Dialogue on Water Infrastructure Solutions'. This project aims to build partnerships for innovation in water, energy, and food security by reaching out to energy, agricultural and related sectors to create platforms for sharing solutions, and provide sets of tools, case studies, and knowledge to lead transformation in water infrastructure planning, financing and operations for a more sustainable future.
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Veloped Tour 12er M black/reflex/red
12"/31 cm wheels • Size M • Grip height 75-95 cm • Body height 150-189 cm • Air-pressured tires • Comfort seat, basket & rain cover
Veloped Tour 12er size M
With the Veloped Tour you will enjoy daily comfort and practicality. It is very well suited for taking a stroll in the park, for going shopping and for everyday activities. The roomy basket loads your groceries from the supermarket, and bringing them home is a joy with all the benefits of the climbing wheel and the air-filled tires.
To provide optimal seating comfort, the seat depth has been increased to 30 cm.
The Veloped Tour is tested and fully approved according to the European standard for rollators/walkers (ISO-11199). It also has a CE mark.
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12" Big Wheels. Performance is Everything.
A bigger wheel simply performs better than a small wheel. With the 12"/31 cm big wheels you'll manage obstacles and rough ground, and your comfort level will increase on any uneven surface.
Foldable Frame. Easy Storage.
By pressing the buttons on the telescopic folding stay, you can fold the Veloped in two steps. When folded half-way, it still rolls when you push it and you can easily pass narrow doorways etc.
Trionic Climbing Wheel. Conquer All Obstacles.
With the unique and patented Trionic Climbing Wheel you'll easily overcome up to 13 cm high obstacles like curbs, rocks and roots, without having to lift the Veloped at all.
Slide the Seat Forward. Enjoy an Upright Posture.
When the seat is slid forward the Veloped provides plenty of walking space within the frame. This means that you can walk closer to the grip handles, which automatically results in a more upright and ergonomically correct body posture.
The U-shaped and ergonomic grip bar offers several grip positions, and while seated it acts as a back support. The grip bar can be freely height-adjusted in order to suit your body height perfectly.
Air-Pressured Tires. Smoothen Your Ride.
The Veloped Tour is equipped with air-pressured tires that offer you a softer ride and unbeatable comfort. As they do not cause vibration like solid tires do, you are less prone to suffer pain and discomfort.
All-Terrain Brakes. Safety First.
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Trionic Brake Lever. No More Plastic.
The all-aluminium brake lever offers you a solid and high quality feel. When activating the parking brake the parking trigger is easy to operate, and it offers you three different options to engage it.
Comfort Seat & Basket. Water-Repellent and Durable.
To provide optimal seating comfort, the seat depth has been increased to 30 cm. The longer comfort seat, in combination with rigid plastic inserts, offers plenty of support along the legs.
The roomy basket has a zippered pocket for smaller items, with an integrated rain cover.
An additional detachable rain cover is included with the Veloped Tour.
Detachable Wheels.
Easy to Transport.
The Veloped Tour has detachable wheels with push-button quick-release axles, and you can quickly and easily detach the wheels in order to minimize the transport weight and the dimensions.
Ergon GP1 Grips.
Perfect for Your Hands.
The Ergon GP1 grips offer you a very comfortable grip. They are ergonomic and distribute the weight you put on them evenly. The grips are angle-adjustable and come in sizes S & L.
All-Terrain Design.
Enjoy The Outdoors.
Thanks to its 3-wheeler design, the patented climbing wheel and considerably bigger wheels, the Veloped is the only truly off-road capable walker/rollator in the world. When walking on uneven and rough ground, the Veloped beats any rollator, every time.
Customize Your Veloped Tour
We are all unique, and we have different preferences and requirements. When ordering you can choose between different tires, tubes and grips, in order to customize your Veloped Tour according to your needs.
Grip Options.
Fit Them Like a Glove.
Customize your cockpit with different grip options. The Ergon grips are offered in two materials, rubber and BioKork, and in two sizes; S (6.5-8.5) and L (8.5-12.0).
Tire Options.
Optimize Your Ride.
You can choose between three different tires that suit different types of ground and terrain, all depending on where you will use your Veloped Tour.
Tube Options.
Air Suspension.
Air inner tubes offer a simple but effective way of suspension. You can choose between two different tubes, from makers CST and Schwalbe.
New 2017/2018 Model
For 2017/2018 Trionic has developed brand new models of the Veloped that offer additional unique features. The new models are lighter and offer an even better performance.
New Veloped Frame.
Stronger, Cooler, Better.
For the 2017/2018 Veloped range we have developed a completely new frame. The frame is welded from unique hydroformed 6061 alloy tubing, which guarantee you years of hard use. 2-layer powder coating and a cool sticker kit make for stunning looks.
100% Stainless Steel.
True Outdoor Quality.
Since years Trionic uses screws, nuts, washers, axle shafts and small parts made from stainless steel. The new 2017/2018 Veloped models also have wheel ball bearings and quick-release axles made from stainless steel.
Trionic X-Country Tires.
Lighter, Softer, Faster.
Puncture protection, skin walls, reflective logos and a carcass made from a high-quality 60 TPI weave that is supple and very strong. For You the new Trionic X-Country tire offers lighter weight, a higher comfort level and a better grip.
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|Recommended body height:
|150 - 189 cm
|102 cm
|76 cm
|Grip width (center-center):
|48 cm
|Seat height:
|58 cm
|Seat width:
|44 cm
|Seat depth:
|30 cm
|Dimensions folded
|75 cm
|106 cm
|42 cm
|Transport dimensions - folded without wheels
|59 cm
|84 cm
|42 cm
|Transport weight - without wheels
|Transport weight:
|7,7 kg
|User weight
|Max user weight:
|150 kg
|Product weight
|Total weight:
|12,7 kg
|Textile Parts - Seat & Basket
|Seat base:
|600D polyester, water-repellent w. PU-cover on reverse side
|Seat cover:
|600D polyester, water-repellent w. PU-cover on reverse side
|600D polyester, water-repellent w. PU-cover on reverse side
|3 frame- & 2 grip reflectors
|Wheel size:
|12" / 31 cm
|Tire type:
|Air-pressured / Tire + inner tube
|Trionic X-Country w. puncture protection
|Inner tubes:
|Butyl rubber w. Schraeder/car valve
|Tire dimension inch:
|12 x 2.2"
|Tire dimension mm:
|310-57 (outer diameter-width)
|Wheel rim:
|PA6+15%GF Injection-molded rim w. 3x2 spokes made from glass fibre reinforced high-grade nylon plastic
|Ball bearings:
|Stainless steel / 2 pcs per wheel
|Tire options:
|• Schwalbe Big Apple
• Continental TourRide
|Frame & Fork suspension
|6061-T6 aluminium, made from hydro-formed, TIG-welded and T6 heat-treated aluminium tubes (no plastic parts)
|Fork suspension:
|Trionic Climbing Wheel - Patented. Made from extruded 6061-T6 aluminium parts
|Trionic system w. 2 ball bearings
|Trionic All-Terrain hub brakes
|Brake levers:
|Trionic all-aluminium brake levers w. Kraton rubber finger surface
|Brake functions:
|Motion & Parking brake
|Grip bar & Grips
|Grip bar:
|6061-T6 aluminium (no plastic parts)
|Ergon GP1 grips size L 8.5-12
Ergonomic & adjustable (angle)
|Grip options (upgrade):
Ergon GP1 size S 6.5-8.5
• Ergon GP1 BioKork size S 6.5-8.5
• Ergon GP1 BioKork size L 8.5-12
User Manual
The documentation for this product includes the manuals and instructions listed below. You can choose to view the documentation online or download it for local use.
Customer Reviews
by ELENI
I know I have gained a lifetime of freedom.
I'm a twenty six year old woman, born with mild to severe spastic tetraparesis (a "lighter" form of cerebral palsy). It affects both my hands and legs: despite years of physiotherapy, I was only able to walk arm in arm with a carer. I found out about Trionic through my long search for a rollator that would be able to support and help me lead an active lifestyle. From my very first inquiry to the shipment of my Veloped and beyond, Stefan was extremely helpful and explanatory about every question I had, answering promptly and clearly. My Veloped (a 14er Tour) fit my needs like a glove! It has managed to support my independent walking, without supervision, with all kinds of terrain. It has not budged through hard rocks, sand, dirt roads, cobblestone and thick vegetation. It's stylish, sturdy and easy to use: it has managed to overcome great obstacles with just the touch of my hand and responds immediately to every alteration of my gait. I cannot express how much it has changed my life for the better! Definitely worth every penny and more: I know I have gained a lifetime of freedom.
Kind regards from Greece
by Priscilla
I searched the web and contacted Australian mobility aids companies trying to find an 'off road' rollator for my husband to use in around the house paddock on the farm. While he has a quad bike, ute and tractor for getting around, the farm, he'd had to rely on his walking stick in the garden and sheds as an indoor 'rollator' just wouldn't make it. I bought it as a surprise for him and he was very happy to test it out with excellent results, it is given him more freedom to get around. As for the shipping, well that was just amazing as I watched it travel from Sweden to Australia and also arrived 2 days before the due date!. Well done Trionic.
by Haz
This fantastic purchase has given me a new lease of life.
I am relatively young woman who has become disabled with poor mobility over the last 3 years or so. I knew I needed something to support my walking and enable me to carry things, but the traditional walking aids left me feeling underwhelmed to say the least. Then I discovered the Veloped and I can't believe how great it it. Looks = right on trend. The veloped has definitely attracted a good deal of attention since its purchase. Cost = a considered purchase for many but well worth it! In particular if you take advantage of spreading the payments, interest free. flexibility = absolutely amazing. The ped turns on a sixpence. So light and manouverable I wonder how I ever did without it. the basket on the front is really useful and to be able to sit down on a sturdy and comfortable seat is brilliant. Overall = I am absolutely thriled with my purchase. Even before I had bought it Stefan spoke to me by instant message and responded fully to evey question I had. this was really important to me and it showed that the company have every confidence in their product. I have had it for about 4 weeks now and Share that confidence unreservedly. It arrived really quickly, fom order to delivery 3 days. It was well packaged and was so easy to put together I was up and running in less than 15 minutes. Although it doesn't actually fold up, it does easily slide together to significantly reduce the width and the handles lower making it fit comfortable on the back seat of a Toyota Aygo. I am absolutely thrilled.
by Karen
Fantastic product!
The Veloped Tour is the Rolls Royce of rollators (infact it isn't correct to call it a rollator-its so much more) I thought long and hard about making this purchase as it isn't cheap but am so glad that I decided to buy it. For someone like me who has mobility issues, it is a godsend. It is sturdy yet light to push and the seat is very comfortable. The basket holds loads making it a joy to go shopping with. It performs brilliantly in shops and off road and avoids the juddering sensation you get on uneven surfaces with a traditional rollator. It folds and fits into the back of my Meriva and I wouldn't go anywhere without it now. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Veloped and the company who invented it. Stefan is so helpful and gave me the opportunity to try it out for a day and to return it free if I wasn't happy with it. Excellent service and wonderful product!
by Loeb
Although the Veloped Tour is an expensive investment, it is well worth it. It has given me mobility that no other rolator provides. I can now navigate uneven terrain, cobble stone streets, curbs and even pot holes with ease. I intend to take it with me to Europe for use on a river cruise from Budapest to Prauge. Hopefully, it will enable me to keep up with the group during walking tours. I could not be happier with this amazing product.
by Janet
Brilliant Product
After buying a Veloped Tour in 2014 I had no hesitation in purchasing the 9 er Rollator to help support me around the home. It is much sturdier than other walkers I have tried giving me the support to help with my balance and walking which is affected by MS. Although costing more than other walkers it is well worth the money. The online support given by Stefan was so helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending this product. Janet Berry
by Jo
Most life-changing piece of equipment I've ever bought!
I suffered a severe spinal injury in February, 2009, just slipping on an icy path.
Overnight, I went from an independent, hard-working, active 43year-old; to having to be hospitalised for a month, bed-ridden for 3 months, and convalescing with kind friends for 9 months, until I was, eventually, well enough to return to my home home - in a wheelchair, with an adapted vehicle, and a mobility scooter for 'longer' trips out, as my injury permitted.
I have been left permanently 'disabled', with a partially paralysed leg - and a very 'delicate' back/spine.
As well as the 'physical' injuries, I found the 'emotional backlash' equally as hard to deal with.
Having worked with children with special needs, prior to my injury, I was quite used to the 'stigma' that being 'disabled' entails, but to experience the difficulties of getting around in an 'able-bodied world' first-hand led to my feeling massively frustrated, and exhausted with effort, as well as very fed-up - to say the least!
My gradual rehabilitation has involved the researching and purchasing of various items of equipment, as required...starting with a wheelchair, then a mobility-scooter...and, eventually, the Consultant agreed that, in September 2010, I could begin to try and learn to walk again.
The problem was, I live in a very rural location, on a farm, surrounded by woodland and meadows - which is often muddy and wet (this is England, after all!).
I tried a 'conventional rollator' to start with - but couldn't manage the uneven ground, and was terrified of sliding, as the tires and brakes seemed insufficient, and my spine was jolted over bumps...
However, the mobility scooter was also struggling with the terrain - so, in desperation, I put in "all-terrain rollator" into the search engine on my laptop - and up came the VELOPED!
It seemed everything I was looking for - combined in one piece of equipment.
Was it too good to be true?
I ordered one to be tried out for the week-end....and can honestly say, it began to change my life.
The quality and des
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Nissan JUKE. Make a Splash.
It's a lot to ask, but the Nissan JUKE delivers big with a higher ride, quicker driving response, and a distinct ability to turn heads. This unique compact car gives you serious boost along with fuel efficiency, and an innovative All-Wheel Drive system* that actually turns power into grip. Want more style? You can customise details inside and out, to make it unique to you. With the Nissan JUKE, you really can have it all.
*Available on Ti-S Auto model only.
Innovation for all.
- 1.6L turbo-charged petrol engine
- Leather-accented seat trim^
- 5.8" touchscreen colour display
- Satellite navigation with traffic monitoring
- Around View® Monitor
Available on the Nissan JUKE Ti-S. ^Leather accented features and upholstery may contain synthetic material.
Interior Thrills
Ready to ride? Inside the Nissan JUKE, you'll find a pulse-raising centre console inspired by the radical lines of an Italian sport bike. Circular gauges help keep the controls, and your thrills, in check. And stitching on the seats and steering wheel ensure you're ready for a gripping performance.
Explore your open spaces.
The roominess inside JUKE is surprising. It offers high trunk capacity with smart, versatile options. Pack in larger pieces of luggage or longer, bulky gear thanks to modular 1/3 – 2/3 folding seats and a 2-level adjustable cargo floor.
It's got your back, and the rest of you too.
What if parallel parking was easier? A rear view monitor is great when backing up – but when it comes to parking, it's nice to see more than just what's behind you. That's why the Nissan JUKE Ti-S offers an Around View® Monitor. Four cameras give you a virtual 360º bird's-eye view of your vehicle, with selectable split-screen close-ups of the front, rear, and curbside views, so you can get a better look.
Ti-S models only. Around View® Monitor is a driver's aid only and may not cover all blind spots. Moving Object Detection® may not detect every object. Always check surroundings before moving vehicle.
And since all obstacles aren't stationary (shopping carts, we're talking to you), Moving Object Detection® keeps an eye around your Nissan JUKE Ti-S and can warn you about moving objects detected in your vicinity.
Your JUKE. Designed by you.
Make a statement. With three types of personalisation packs to choose from, you can make your JUKE as stylish and unique as you are. Spruce up your JUKE with your choice of Tokyo Gloss Black, Energy Orange and Power Blue.
Surround yourself with confidence.
Wouldn't it be great if you had the confidence you need for every part of your drive? The Nissan Safety Shield® technologies are a comprehensive approach to safety that guides the engineering and development of every vehicle we make. The features described here are just some of many on your Nissan, helping to protect you on the road.
Nissan JUKE Nismo.
When you get motorsport engineers to re-invent an SUV, you know the result is going to be anything but ordinary. Combining a hair raising 1.6 litre DIG-T tuned engine with a specially designed exhaust, the NISMO JUKE looks and sounds like no other car of its kind. Taking design inspiration from the GTR, the aerodynamic JUKE RS features a rear diffuser, modified rear spoiler and 10 spoke smoked alloy rims.
Tuned Powertrain
Nismo Tachometer
High Performance Handling
Range and Specification
ST Manual
- 1.2L turbo-charged petrol engine
- 17" alloy wheels
- Cruise control
- Bluetooth® phone and audio steering wheel controls
- LED daytime running lights
Ti-S Manual
All the features of the ST model plus/or:
- 1.6L turbo-charged petrol engine
- Leather-accented seat trim^
- 5.8" touchscreen colour display
- Satellite navigation with traffic monitoring
- Around View® Monitor
Ti-S Auto
All the features of the Ti-S Manual model plus/or:
- Selectable 2WD, 4WD and Torque Vectoring 4WD
- Xtronic CVT with manual mode
- Multi-link rear suspension
Nismo RS
- 1.6 litre DIG-T tuned engine
- 18" 10-spoke NISMO alloy wheels
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Explore our 8,000-acre backyard.
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Delve deeper into Biltmore's fascinating history with our specialty tours.
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Find a Pilates RetreatThis page will keep you updated on Pilates retreats or holidays that are being offered by, or that feature, Body Control Pilates teachers.
Our Pilates, Yoga and Vegan Food retreats are a balance of strength building, rejuvenation, cleansing, relaxation, and learning. Our wonderful instructors will help you find new inspiration, expand your practice, and have loads of fun on the way.
Based in an old farmhouse with amazing vista views of the French countryside, you will be guided through your Yoga and Pilates practices each day and also have the opportunity to learn how to make the delicious vegan food you are served.
Help yourself from the fruit trees, cool off in the pool, or find a quiet corner to be creative, The Field Retreat is a calm and beautiful haven, surrounded by rolling countryside and amazing skies.
If you want to explore, there is loads to see and do nearby, markets, châteaux, swimming, canoeing, basket weaving, wine tasting, tree adventures, zip-lining and more.
Accommodation is cosy, comfortable, and all of our rooms have a view
Prices start from 395 Euro.
Go to our site at www.thefieldretreat.eu for a list of dates and more information, or contact Helen at email@example.com
It is also possible to rent the space out as a teacher to run your own retreat.
In the charming coastal town of Conil de la Frontera A typical white Andalusian town.
• Pick your own dates. From a long weekend to a week or even two.
• Example of cost 7 nights @ £590
• Suitable for absolute beginners to the more experienced
Come alone or bring a friend. Shared accomodation in light modern twin bedded room. Matwork Pilates each morning with Body Control teacher Karen Stafford followed by delicious brunch of local fresh produce on patio, weather permitting. Modern relaxing Pilates studio within the house. Maximum 4 people ensuring maximum attention.Remainder of the day to do as you please.
Relax on one of the many beautiful beaches just 5 minutes walk away or use the courtesy mini bus to visit the charismatic local town and wander the cobbled lanes full of galleries, gift shops, cafes, restaurants and market of locally grown produce. Group sight seeing trips available to local sights.
Transfers to and from your destination airport.
Why not take some time for yourself.
For all the full details please go to www.pilatesholidayspain.com or email email@example.com or telephone 0034 678 567 359.
May October every year
• We provide bespoke Pilates holidays for small groups of 7/8 guests, using only the best experts in their field to deliver the impeccable holiday experience.
• With no single supplements and private luxury en-suite rooms in stunning Italian Villas, its a perfect way to take your Pilates holiday.
A week of Italian sunshine, set amidst olive and lemon trees in the beautiful gardens of our luxury villas, our own private chef producing wonderful meals all with locally sourced ingredients. Pilates everyday, improving your technique,(optional cooking lessons) great wine and wonderful food, fabulous pool and jacuzzi. Time for sightseeing, wine tasting, shopping, relaxing, and sunbathing.
Candice is the owner and principal Pilates teacher and has been a member of Body Control Pilates since 1998.
Our holidays are all inclusive, covering all wine, meals, excursions, wine tasting and airport transfers. So no need to worry about fluctuating currency exchange rates.
To learn more and to watch our latest video please visit our website at www.life-holidays.com
For more information please contact Life Holidays:
Email: email@example.com
Call Candice on: +44 (0)20 7127 6542 or +44 (0)7973 520 443
11th - 18th June 2019 (Cornucopia Hotel)
1st - 8th October 2019 (Cornucopia Hotel)
8th - 15th October 2019 (Cornucopia Hotel) Fully booked
Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's Isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozos rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean's best dive sites, historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, as well as one of the archipelago's best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ġgantija.
• 7 nights accommodation on full board at Cornucopia Hotel (Single room in main hotel or sharing a bungalow with two bedrooms and two bathrooms)
• 2 Pilates group sessions per day with Lara (12 in total)
• 1 x private Pilates session with Lara
• Excursions to Ggantija Temples, Citadel, Ramla Bay, Marsalforn Salt Pans, Xlendi Bay and Dwejra
• Outdoor swimming, walks in the surrounding country side and great company!
Optional activities include:
scuba diving, kayaking, horse riding, wine tasting, cooking and much more!
950 Euros per person (Excluding flights and transfers)
I cant remember the last time I was so relaxed but also felt I had worked my body and learnt new things
(Anita Woodford Group participant June 2017)
For further information please contact Lara Refalo Email: email@example.com
Website: www.gozopilatesretreats.com
Facebook page: Gozo Pilates Retreats
4th - 11th June (Ta' Cenc Hotel and Spa)
15th - 22nd October (Ta' Cenc Hotel and Spa)
Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's Isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside. Gozos rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean's best dive sites, historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, as well as one of the archipelago's best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ġgantija.
• 7 nights accommodation on half board at Ta' Cenc Hotel and Spa
• Use of the Spa facilities
• 2 Pilates group sessions per day with Lara (12 in total)
• 1 x private Pilates session with Lara
• Outdoor swimming, walks in the surrounding area and great company
Optional activities include:
scuba diving, kayaking, horse riding, wine tasting, cooking and much more!
Single room 1350 Euros per person (Excluding flights and transfers)
Sharing room 995 Euros per person (Excluding flights and transfers)
I cant remember the last time I was so relaxed but also felt I had worked my body and learnt new things
(Anita Woodford Group participant June 2017)
For further information please contact Lara Refalo Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.gozopilatesretreats.com
Facebook page: Gozo Pilates Retreats
14th - 21st September 2019
Enjoy a week relaxing in the Andalusian hills, benefit from a Pilates class every morning to get you ready for your day, explore Seville in the sumptuous September sunshine, visit Jerez de la Frontera for a taste of the famous local Sherry...
Over the last few years, I've been lucky enough to regularly visit Andalucia and am excited to now be organising a Pilates retreat in a beautiful villa overlooking the Andalusian hills near the town of Arcos de la Frontera.
Situated overlooking a world-renowned golf course and the Andalusian hills, the luxury villa provides all the comfort and enjoyment you need from a holiday. With luxury ensuite rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi, the villa gives you the chance to get away from it all while benefitting from regular Pilates sessions.
The price includes all of the following: • 7 night stay in luxury accommodation
• Private, ensuite accommodation for all guests
• Pilates classes every morning and some evenings
• A 1-1 Pilates session
• Visit to Seville
• Visit to Jerez de la Frontera
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the villa including soft drinks, hot drinks and local wines
• A main meal out at local restaurants in both Jerez and Seville
• Airport transfer from and to Jerez airport
If you are interested in finding out more or wish to reserve your place, please give me a call on 07469 882257 or complete the form on the retreat page on my website www.pilatesaligned.co.uk
Sunday 30th June Wednesday 3rd July
Thursday 4th July Sunday 7th July
Sunday 30th June Sunday 7th July
Come and enjoy a walking holiday with a difference in the French Alps. Each day there will be a group pilates matwork class followed by a mountain walk in the surrounding areas where you can experience the stunning views and discover the beauty of the local flora and fauna. Each of the pilates classes will be tailored to your needs and you will benefit from a 1:1 session during the week where you can fine tune what you are learning in the group class. This holiday is open to all, from beginners through to advanced or if you just love walking in the mountains and fancy trying out pilates for the first time then this is for you.
• 3 night break 400
• Whole week 750
For more information please visit www.p3pilates.wordpress.com or call Karen on +33 (0)643 853359
This luxury retreat is held at a beautiful 19th Century Chateau surrounded by ancient woodland. Tucked away in the foothills of the Pyrenees in a UNESCO world heritage site, its the perfect location to take refuge from the world surrounded by untouched natural beauty.
Youll take part in restorative Pilates, Yoga and meditation practice, all set under the warm glow of the September sun.
Cost and whats included: • Luxury Private Room with en-suite £999 for 1 person
• Luxury Double/Twin Room with en-suite £849 per person
• Luxury same sex Twin Room with en-suite £799 per person (for single travellers)
• Sunrise & Sunset classes (2 per full day)
• Guided Meditations
• One 45 minute Private Pilates or Reiki treatment per person
• 1 Yoga themed Session
• All teas, coffees & water. 1 Green juice per day
• Healthy buffet breakfast & lunch, 3 course organic evening meal with wine
• 4 nights Luxury accommodation with outdoor pool
Whats not included: • Flights
• Optional return airport transfer (60)
• Massages
Contact email@example.com or 07929 601 043 to book or for more information.
Various dates March - December 2019
Pilates & Yoga Retreat Days in Sheffield Body Control Pilates teacher Ann Chester working with Yoga teacher Katie Bennett offers regular Perfect Day Retreats from her beautiful studio in Sheffield.
The days are suitable for all levels of fitness and ability so dont worry if you have little or no Pilates or Yoga experience. Katie and Ann will plan the day around the people who are booked in, recapping on the basics, but at the same time making sure the more experienced among you get the chance to try a few new things.
Maximum of 12 people.
Price - £60/person which includes a healthy lunch/snacks etc. We supply all the equipment you just need to bring your body, mind and enthusiasm! The following dates are planned for 2019 Saturday 9th March (this will be a special De-Stress Retreat), Saturday 11th May, Saturday 6th July, Friday 16th August, Saturday 14th September, Saturday 16th November, Friday 20th December evening Candlelight special (£20/person)
For more info and to book contact Ann Chester at firstname.lastname@example.com
4th - 8th July 2019
A long weekend of physical practice and restoration with Chiara Favaretti (Body Control Pilates Master Mat teacher, BackCare Professional) & Medea Vaczy (Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher, and Ayurvedic Massage Therapist)
Our intimate and friendly retreat is based in a family owned mansion in Lavarone. Nestled at the heart of the Alpe Cimbra, Lavarone is renowned for its natural beauty, history, outdoor activities and relaxed atmosphere. Here we offer a rich and flexible program which allows you to fully immerse in daily Pilates and Yoga practice, whilst leaving you time free to explore and relax.
The Retreat offers:
• Daily Pilates class with Chiara
• Daily Yoga class with Medea
• 1 complementary Ayurvedic Yoga Massage at your choice of day
• 1 complementary Private Pilates Session at your choice of day
• Morning Meditation / Evening guided Relaxation
• Free time to relax and explore
The Retreat also includes:
• 4 Nights Bed & Breakfast
• En-suite Single / Twin Bedrooms
• Private kitchen facilities
• Welcome dinner with live Music
• Airport Transfers
Prices start from £630 per person and vary depending on accommodation choice. Places are strictly limited to 6-12 people Bring a friend and get 10% off your retreat!
For info & bookings
Visit: www.pilatesandyogainthehighlands.wordpress.com
Email: email@example.com
Call: +44 777 4813 795
26th - 30th September 2019
Set in the beautiful historical north of Portugal, we will spend a relaxing and friendly weekend in two modern and well equipped houses with private swimming pools and gardens, near the medieval town of Caminha and 10 minutes away from sandy beaches. We will walk in the lush hills of Serra d'Arga and along the Atlantic coast.
The Retreat offers:
• 2 Pilates classes per day
• Walks in the hills or along the coast
• Outdoor swimming and time to relax and enjoy your weekend
• A visit to a local market with transport
• Optional afternoon spent in a beautiful local Spa
The Retreat also includes:
• 4 nights Bed & Breakfast
• Single or Shared accommodation
• Dinners 3/4 nights
• Transfer from Porto Airport, depending on times
• £480 p/person for a double room
• £680 for single occupancy
• £50 discount if booked by May 31st
• To reserve a place there is a £200 non-refundable deposit.
Strictly limited to 6-10 people.The retreat is open to everyone, regardless of your Pilates experience.
For details & bookings please contact
Anna Stroud email@example.com
Facebook: Penn Pilates Retreat
We offer unique long-weekend Pilates breaks for one or two people, running all year-round at our beautiful rural country home situated within the Taw Valley in North Devon. We focus our holidays not only on Pilates, but on practicing mindful movement, healthy eating and being more environmentally aware.
During your stay, you have two hours of Pilates Matwork tuition and a vegetarian/ vegan brunch, each day on Saturday and Sunday, with the option of extending to Monday.
Our fully equipped Matwork studio is on site, and your Pilates sessions can either be just in the mornings or as a morning and late afternoon split. We do not create a full-day itinerary as we want our guests to have time to explore the local area and do as much or as little as they want. Free time can be spent exploring the national parks and beautiful beaches, surfing or just sitting in the garden on a sun lounger reading a book Reformer sessions in our new bespoke equipment studio and massage can be booked separately (subject to availability).
The accommodation, open from the Friday afternoon, is attached to our main house and is complete with a double bedroom, large shower room and an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room with TV, DVD & Freeview. There is an outdoor pizza oven and a wood-fired hot-tub, and both can be booked as an extra if the weather permits. As a personal mission, we are always striving to reduce our impact on the Earth, so our accommodation is as eco-conscious as possible and we hope our guests appreciate this. If you would like to bring your dog, please let us know as we can offer a dog friendly option we have three border collies here ourselves!
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Flavours Holidays working in conjunction with highly experienced Body Control Pilates teachers have designed a series of perfect Pilates holidays in Italy. Choose from either a week in Sicily, Tuscany, Puglia or Amalfi. With a maximum group size of 8 guests you be assured of plenty individual attention and classes tailored to your individual needs. As well as daily Pilates lessons, you will also enjoy 2 cookery lessons with a local cook, be taken to explore nearby towns and places of interest. With no single supplement Flavours' Pilates retreats are the perfect break for everyone to unwind and relax under the Italian sun.
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PHILADELPHIA - Hit the doghouse, Snoopy.
After the floats, before the football, and right around the time the scent from the festive feast wafts out of the kitchen, Thanksgiving television viewing goes to the dogs. Real breeds, like a Treeing Walker Coon Hound, not helium-loaded cartoon mascots paraded around on sticks.
"It's that time of year again," actor John O'Hurley of "Seinfeld" fame said. "The woof-woof."
O'Hurley turns into the Al Michaels of the dog show circuit when he calls the paw-by-paw for the National Dog Show on NBC, now in its 11th year, and a tradition as much a holiday fixture as turkey and pumpkin pie. Plop down in front of the TV - and save room on the sofa for all your four-legged friends.
The dog show - sponsored by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia - is actually taped ahead of time. This year, it's being held over the weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Mary Carillo is the sideline reporter and the show airs at noon following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. O'Hurley is joined on the broadcast by David Frei, one of the most authoritative voices in the dog show world.
The show will feature 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. More than 150 different breeds and varieties compete for best of breed, first in group and the coveted title of best in show. Saturday's competition is presented by Purina and taped for NBC, and has become the highest-rated dog show in America, with last year's telecast topping more than 18 million viewers.
"It's a great education for people that are looking for dogs," O'Hurley said.
O'Hurley has hosted the show since it started airing on NBC in 2002 and calls it the Kentucky Derby of dog shows. Perhaps best known for playing J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," O'Hurley has authored two books about his favorite domesticated animal. With $20,000 in prize money and enormous prestige at stake, the show is more than a fun showcase for dogs to strut their stuff, it's a way of life for the most devoted handlers in the sport.
"It's serious business for some people," O'Hurley said. "For others, it's a family sport. I'd say it probably tends toward the family end. You go out and see all the RVs in the parking lot, it's families that go from show to show, a lot like horse shows. It's a family affair."
Philadelphia Kennel Club President Wayne Ferguson said the National Dog Show has outdistanced the Westminster Kennel Club event at Madison Square Garden as the must-see dog programming of the season.
"The Westminster is a wonderful show, but they're on cable," Ferguson said. "It's at night. It ends at 11. It excludes a lot of elderly and young people. We're proud of it."
Last year, a Wire Fox Terrier took home best in show. The Irish Setter won in 2010 and a Scottish Terrier in 2009.
While the dogs are the pampered stars of the show - they always get top billing - Ferguson credits O'Hurley for boosting the event's profile.
"He got so involved," Ferguson said. "His heart is in it. He loves the dogs and you can hear the lift in his voice when he talks about the dogs on TV. I think it comes across to America on Thanksgiving."
O'Hurley recently completed a stint in the touring production of "Chicago," and still keeps in touch with many of his fellow "Seinfeld" castmates.
He's a dog show veteran now but still has fun calling the show. He recalls the time a Great Dane made an unexpected break in front of the NBC booth.
"He left a reminder of what they thought of my performance," he said.
When he was more of a novice, O'Hurley asked Frei for an explanation of an attentive judge's examination of a sheepdog. Frei told him the judge was trying to find the dog's eyes to make sure they were in perfect position with the jaw line.
"I said, 'If she picks through all that hair and finds only one eye, she's got the wrong end of the dog,'" O'Hurley said, laughing. "So I've grown in my knowledge of the dog."


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Pentagon Spokesman Little to Step Down
The Pentagon Press Secretary George Little announced Friday that he was stepping down—giving up monthly travel, constant weekend pestering by journalists and the other joys of government service.
Mr. Little has served two years as the Pentagon Press Secretary under two Defense secretaries, Chuck Hagel and Leon Panetta. Mr. Panetta brought Mr. Little from the Central Intelligence Agency, where he had served as spokesman for four years.


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The 3,100-acre Royal Gorge fire is 20 percent contained and is not posing a threat to Canon City, officials say.
The updated fire report on Wednesday said 20 structures now are confirmed to be lost, but no fatalities or injuries have been reported.
Peggy Gair, a spokeswoman for the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, said that "many buildings on the property were a catastrophic loss."
Gair added that the aerial tram near the bridge was destroyed. The tram cable fell after being severely charred, she said.
The famed bridge over the gorge was still standing, although the fire jumped the Arkansas River, driven by gusting winds.
At an 8:30 p.m. news briefing, officials said only 32 wood planks on the bridge were destroyed.
According to Woody Percival, Fire Information Officer with the U.S. Forest Service, 20 structures have been lost. He said he could not comment on where or what those structures were.
At the briefing, officials said several barns were intact, as was the sky coaster. On the south side, the big horn lodge, park ranger building, as well as the zipline and related buildings, were undamaged. other structures were gone.
A Type 2 Incident Management Team will take command of the fire Thursday morning. A community informational meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening, and details will be announced Thursday morning.Officials said Wednesday night that they had requested additional air support, but they did not expect any help due to the Black Forest fire still raging north of Colorado Springs.
Late Tuesday the Colorado Department of Corrections evacuated 905 inmates from the Territorial Prison, also known as "Old Max," in Canon City. All were moved to other DOC facilities.
Highway 50 remained closed west of Canon City. c All of the businesses along the highway were closed and everyone was being evacuated.
"The wildfire is still creating some havoc," said Bob Wilson, a spokesman for the Colorado Department of Transportation. "No estimated time for reopen."
Everywhere in Ca?n City, people's eyes were fixed west where thick smoke was pouring north. Near the Royal Gorge turnoff on Highway 50, as of 4 p.m. it was a ghost town.
As business owners tried to help guests away from campgrounds, zip lines, restaurants and guided raft tour shops, firefighters and police zipped up and down the highway with their emergency lights activated.
"You have to leave, we are under a mandatory evacuation," the manager of the Echo Canyon Campground told a Gazette reporter. "I can't talk right now. I have to get these people out of here."
Brandi Grandon, 43, stood outside the Arkansas River Tours where police were turning people back down Highway 50 toward Ca?n City, and watched in horror as the fire crept toward her. Grandon, whose home was roughly a half mile from the nearest flames, was getting ready to evacuate.
"It's moving really quick," she said. "I called the Sheriff's Office and they said there's nothing to worry about. But to me, it's moving really fast. This is horrifying."
The Pike Interagency Hotshot Crew, based in Monument, is fighting the fire; about 150 firefighters were battling the blaze.
Flames were reported before 1 p.m. and within an hour the smoke was visible for miles. The fire, which started on the south side of the Arkansas River, jumped to the north side, according to the BLM.
Mandatory evacuations are in effect from Parkdale to Soda Point, north of the gorge. A BLM spokesman said he expected the fire to remain active for the next few days.
By 3:30 p.m. a caravan of homeowners was being allowed in to evacuate pets. At the same time officials were trying to organize the evacuation of passengers on the Royal Gorge Railway train, and several groups of river rafters also needed to be evacuated.
Resources on scene include three fire engines, one airtack plane, one helitack crew, one hotshot crew, one 20-person crew, multiple county resources and one BLM and Forest Service firefighting squad, the BLM said. More resources are on the way. Two single-engine airtankers, one Type 1 hotshot crew, three hand crews and one Type 3 Incident Management Team have been called to help.
Some were trying to organize rescue efforts amid the chaotic conditions.
The Red Cross opened an evacuation center at Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St., in Ca?n City.
An animal and livestock shelter has been set up at Pathfinder Park off Highway 115 between Ca?n City and Florence.


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I saw Mommy dissing Santa Claus
Prepare yourself for a special holiday memory.
I'm seven years old. It's Christmas time. My mother is leaning against the butcher block in the kitchen.
"I have to tell you something," she said to me. She paused. She struggled to suppress a laugh.
"There's no such thing as Santa," she said. And then the laughter came pealing out, like Christmas bells.
I think I said, "All right," and then went on with my childhood. After all, we lived on one floor, so I could see the Christmas tree, and my parents putting presents under it, from my bed at night. Spoiler alert! If that was something people said in 1982.
And Christmas went on, too. We always hung stockings, got presents, and listened to worn cassettes of my father's favorite carols. We drove around in the evenings to look at the neighborhood lights; we went to Rockefeller Center to see the big tree. My father decorated a meticulous tree; my mother made Belgian waffles on Christmas morning. Glad tidings, comfort, joy, all of that.
I asked my mother about this special memory recently, to see if she would admit to it. "Oh yeah," she said. "If I couldn't have Christmas when I was little, why should anybody else?" she said in a sing-song voice. Her sense of humor saves her from being the cynic of the Western world.
My mother emigrated to New York from Italy when she was five years old. She was born in a tiny mountaintop town, in Calabria, one of the poorest southern regions. The house she was born and lived in was built, like much of the town, around 1450. Dirt floors; smoking fires in the hearth; animals in the courtyard. There may have been a manger.
"There was no Christmas over there like here. We didn't have much. Definitely no Santa," she said. "Christmas was about going to church, the presepio [the Nativity scene], and the food.
"We didn't have these endless supplies of food, everything was very limited. So whatever sugar or honey you had, you saved for Christmas." My grandmother made Calabrese Christmas sweets, things we still love to eat, mainly variations on fried balls of dough dipped in honey or sugar: scalidi, struffoli, zeppole, turtiddi. And Christmas cookies. My husband likes to joke that cookies in my family are basically hard pieces of bread with sprinkles on them. But when you think about how getting sugar would mean walking an hour to the market town, it doesn't seem so strange.
"And then, La Befana would come for Epiphany." La Befana is the Italian equivalent of Santa Claus, in the form of a witch, left over from Pagan times, who comes on Epiphany Eve in January and fills stockings, certainly not plush ones with Snoopy on them like mine, with oranges, nuts, and candy. These things, part of my own children's daily lives were cherished treats in Calabria. If you were bad, La Befana brought you coal. So that part translates. It's the only part that does.
"When we got here, we didn't speak English. We just didn't get how Christmas was done," my mother said. "The first year, we didn't have a tree. We certainly didn't have presents. Later we did have a tree, but Christmas was always a hard time. Your grandfather worked in construction, remember, so he was out of work all winter. So things were very lean until he could work again in the spring." My mother was the youngest of five, with two sisters who were much older. "When they started working in the factory [they were seamstresses], I would get a doll, or they would make me a dress or a sweater. But still, the presents were the least of Christmas."
Even in New York in the booming 1950s, where they had come to escape the want of the isolated villages of the Italian South, they still would hold sugar and honey in reserve till Christmas. I can see why the idea of Santa – even now, when we can dump entire pots of store-bought honey on trays of scalidi – would make you laugh, a little bit.
"But when we got married and you guys were little, we did Christmas the usual way. Your father always had that kind of a Christmas. His parents put up the Christmas tree on the 24th after all the kids were in bed, so they would wake up to a big surprise on Christmas morning. It was special for him. And Christmas was always special for you, too. But as for Santa, I don't know. I just could never get into it."
We gave Santa Claus lip service growing up, but I don't have any memory of really believing, waiting for him to materialize in our house in the night. We didn't have a chimney, so that didn't help either. The presents, in my mind, were always from my parents, even though they kindly wrote "from Santa" on the labels. I have a friend whose parents did not go in much for Santa either. "We worked hard to buy those presents," her mother told me. "Why should Santa get all the credit?" A fair point.
As for my all-American kids, two boys, ages six and three, they are excited about Santa Claus. As is their privilege. And I encourage them to believe. But what I don't want, especially when I think of how Christmas used to be for so many in my family, and how it still is for so many people, is for the focus of Christmas to be receiving gifts.
Instead, let it be sweet treats, bright lights on cold nights, being good to each other. My three-year-old is thrilled to screaming at the sight of Christmas lights glowing in the dark; I would rather him hold on to that wonder than the mystery of a man in red bearing judgment, and Legos.
That's not to say those two will wake up on Christmas morning to a house full of nothing but the smell of good cheer. I look forward to treating them at this time of year. What I don't want is to dangle the old man in front of them as a threat, and tell them he'll turn the sleigh around if they are not good; if they don't stop yelling; if they don't pick up their toys, or eat their vegetables. That doesn't seem right.
So, how to handle Saint Nick? Short of calling the boys into the kitchen to deliver some bad tidings?
"Am I a good boy?" my six-year-old asked me the other day. I could see he was apprehensive of the judgment that was coming, the ups and downs of his behavior that year dancing through his head.
"Listen to me," I held his face, looked him in the eyes. "You are a good boy. Let's end the suspense. Santa is coming for you."
His eyes widened. "But can he see what I am doing? Can he see me when I do things that aren't good?"
"Santa can see that you have a good heart. You are a good brother. You are a good friend. Even good boys make mistakes sometimes, and he knows that. Everybody makes mistakes. But he knows you are good. So just keep showing him the good boy you are inside, OK?"
I guess the best thing about Santa is that it gives you something magical to believe in, in the bleakest nights of midwinter. So let him believe. But also let him believe in the good within himself, year round.
And let him believe that Santa uses the same wrapping paper as us. And has the same handwriting as me. Wouldn't that be magical?


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And if you're just joining us, it's WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Arun Rath. And it's time now for music.
LL COOL J: (Rapping) It's LL season. Let's rock.
RATH: This song is called "Bath Soul," and it's from LL Cool J's new album, "Authentic." It's the rapper's first album in five years and his first since splitting from Def Jam Records. It also comes hot on the heels of his controversial collaboration with country singer Brad Paisley, "Accidental Racist."
"Authentic" is bursting at the seams with featured guest artists, including Chuck D., Eddie Van Halen and Earth, Wind & Fire, to name just a few. LL Cool J - it stands for Ladies Love Cool James, in case you didn't know - was born James Todd Smith and grew up in Long Island and in Queens. He's been making music for over 25 years. And through it all, he says, his process has never changed.
J: The last thing I want to do is be a hack and be someone who is adapting to whatever the current trend is and manipulating the public into being on board with me, even though from an artistic standpoint I'm not doing anything. You know, that process for me hasn't changed. I've always done what I felt, you know, inspired to do from the heart, at least the majority of the time.
RATH: I want to talk about - I think my favorite cut on the new album is "Bartender Please." Now...
RATH: ...you got Snoop Dogg on that and Travis Barker. But, for me, the sound is kind of defined by the bass god Bootsy Collins.
J: Absolutely.
RATH: What was it like working with him?
J: Man, working with Bootsy. First of all, yeah, baba.
J: Yeah, baba.
RATH: Yeah.
J: I mean, he sounds younger than me on the phone. And, yo, it was so amazing to work with him and just, you know, the way he laid it down for me. You know, he put so much energy into the track. He changed things. He gave me ideas. I mean, it was a very collaborative process. You know, ultimately, I think we came with a song that I think is a lot of fun and, you know, is going to play in a lot of parties, a lot of clubs, a lot of barbeques.
RATH: It's got a real party feel.
J: Yeah. It's just a fun, energetic, party song.
LL COOL J, BOOTSY COLLINS AND SNOOP DOGG: (Rapping) Forget your swag, forget your swag, feel me, got money I don't care about that. I don't care about that. Feel me. Feel me. Keep them ordinary chicks away. Get out my face. Feel me. Feel me. Bring another hundred bottles to me. Bartender please. Yeah, baba. Feel me. Feel me.
RATH: This album, "Authentic," this is the first one, I believe, that's not on Def Jam Records. Now, it's just sort of weird for me to hear LL Cool J not on Def Jam. What happened?
J: My contract was up. We had a great relationship. I own my catalog, you know, had a lot of fun doing the music, had a lot of fun doing what I did there. And, you know, they didn't approach me. I didn't approach them. I just kind of, you know, went on about my business and five years later decided it was time to make an album.
And I just felt like I wanted to put it out independently where I would have no creative restrictions, no artistic restrictions and just make the music that I really wanted to make. You know, I think people can sense that it came from the soul as opposed to something cerebral that's kind of like plotted out, you know?
RATH: So it's interesting to me. You said you own your own catalog. You started out at 17. How were you on top of things enough to own your own music and not get taken advantage of?
J: Well, it didn't start off that way. But by the grace of God, I was - me and my team were able to put together a deal where I was able to get my catalog back. And that's something that I don't take lightly because I know there are thousands, if not millions, of musicians who came before me who absolutely didn't get that opportunity to be able to say something like that. And I'm just so grateful, you know, that I'm in that position.
J: (Rapping) I'm gonna knock you out. Mama said knock you out. I'm gonna knock you out. Mama said knock you out. I'm gonna knock you out. Mama said knock you out. I'm gonna knock you out. Mama said knock you out.
RATH: So when you're not making your own music, what are you listening to? What's authentic sounding for you?
J: You know, I listen to all kinds of music, man. I listen to everything from the things you would expect, like, you know, all types of hip-hop, old school hip-hop, some new to all the way to Jimi Hendrix, from Bob Marley to Marvin Gaye, from Rick James to Michael Jackson to - from Quincy Jones to Miles Davis, from the Smothers Brothers to, you know, Van Halen. I mean, I listen to everything. I love music, you know, and I love art.
You know, like, if I could just, like, sit in the Louvre Museum in Paris and just listen to music and look at paintings all day - I wish I had a studio in the Louvre, you know what I'm saying? Like, I love art. I love creating, you know what I'm saying?
RATH: We're speaking with LL Cool J. His new album is called "Authentic."
J: Yeah.
RATH: Two words: "Accidental Racist."
J: Hmm. Yeah.
RATH: For those who don't know, this is the song you did with country singer Brad Paisley. It tells the story of a black guy and a white guy who agree to sort of look past surface appearances. And you caught a lot of flak for what was your handling of the topic, and then you've had some time to digest all of it - all the stuff that's come at you. What do you take away from the controversy?
J: I think the takeaway - there's a few takeaways. First, let me just qualify my remarks by saying that, you know, music is like a Rorschach test, you know, and people hear what they want to hear. You know, with that being said, when it comes to that particular song, the only thing that really surprised me is that, you know, me being in the public eye for so long and people knowing my history and my background, for people to suggest that I was trivializing slavery was...
RATH: I think the laugh says it all, right?
J: Sounds pretty - that was pretty shocking.
J: You talk about a stretch.
RATH: So we'll go on the record now and say you do not consider slavery trivial.
J: Yeah. Slavery is absolutely not trivial. What we were basically saying is don't judge a book by its cover. And what I was saying is that in life, you know, it's not about being bitter. It's about getting better. And I was not out here, you know, saying that, you know, we should be flying Confederate flags all over America. That's not what I was trying to suggest.
What I was suggesting, though, was that for some kids in the South, they wear that flag as a badge of honor just representing the South, and they don't even understand the rape, the tortures, the murders and the lynchings and the different things that took place and what that flag represented under those circumstances.
So, you know, I just believe that as a nation, ultimately, we're going to have to heal and get past our differences. And it got lost in translation, I think, for some.
J: (Rapping) Dear Mr. White Man, I wish you understood what the world is really like when you're living in the hood. Just because my pants are sagging doesn't mean I'm up to no good. You should try to get to know me. I really wish you would. Now my chains are gold but I'm still misunderstood. I wasn't there when Sherman's March turned the South into firewood. I want you to get paid but be a slave I never could. Feel like a newfangled Django dodging invisible white hoods.
RATH: First big single off your debut album was "I Can't Live Without My Radio." Do you remember the first time you heard your own music on the radio?
J: Oh, man. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. It was nighttime, and it had maybe rained early in the evening, so the ground was real shiny. And the moonlight was shining and shimmering the street. You could see, like, the red and green and yellow hues from the streetlights.
And I was just listening to the music, and it was like every molecule in my body was traveling with the moonlight as I listened to it. And this guy came up to me, and he said: Hey - he said: Yo, that's you on the radio. And I remember saying, yeah, yeah, I like that. You know what I mean?
RATH: That's amazing. Almost 30 years ago and you are describing it like it was just yesterday.
J: Yeah, man. It's a feeling I wish every person could have. It must be how a woman feels when she looks in the face of a child for the first time when it's born or something. I don't know. It's unbelievable.
RATH: Yeah. That's the rapper and actor LL Cool J. His new album is "Authentic."
J: It's "Authentic," and it's definitely something that, you know, and I especially want to talk not only to the people that are listening that are hip-hop fans, because I know a lot of you out there are hip-hop fans, but some of you are hearing me right now never thought they would take a shot on hip-hop because it would look funny if, you know, in your car next to your penny loafers and khaki pants you had a LL Cool J album. I would encourage you to get this one. And go get it because it's worth it. It's hot.
RATH: All right. That's the rapper and actor LL Cool J. His new album, again, is "Authentic." LL Cool J, that was a treat. Thank you so much.
J: Thank you, man. Thank you for having me too. It's a big deal to me.
J: (Rapping) My stereo's thumpin' like a savage beast. The level on my power meter will not decrease. Suckas get mad, 'cause the girlies scream and I'm still gettin' paid while you look at me mean. I'm the leader of the show, keepin' you on the go. But I know I can't live without my radio. I'm the leader of the show, keepin' you on the go and I know I can't live without my radio. Don't touch that dial, I'll be upset...
RATH: And for Saturday, that's WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Arun Rath. Check out our weekly podcast. Search for WEEKENDS on ALL THINGS CONSIDERED on iTunes or on the NPR app. Click on programs and then scroll down. We're back on the radio tomorrow. Until then, thanks for listening and have a funky night.
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Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed the departure of Italy international fly-half Kris Burton from Rodney Parade.
Brisbane-born Burton, who qualified to play for Italy through his mother, is heading back to Australia.
The 33-year-old won 21 caps for the Azzurri. He made 15 Dragons appearances during his one-season stint in Wales.
Dragons chief executive Gareth Davies said: "Kris is very professional both on and off the field. He handled himself well during the season he was with us.
"We wish Kris and his family the very best with their move back to Australia."
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