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It looks familiar but feels like nothing else — it's much lighter than you'd think and has all the Crocs comfort you love inside. It has a genuine suede shaft and traditional equestrian details like the buckle across the instep. There are fun touches, too – take a look at the contrast zipper in back for splash of Crocs color.
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so far, so good. I have very flat feet and the only shoes I can wear anymore are crocs. I'm 52, and a teacher, so I'm on my feet most of the day. These arrived today and I wore them around the house for about 4 hours and they're great! Must wear socks, though or there's a squeak as air moves between my foot and the boots. Can't wait to try them out all day.
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Cute all weather boot
Great look and I love the contrasting hot pink soles and zipper fabric. Ironically, my boots fit a bit wide and large. I wear an 8 in all my shoes, even in other crocs. I had no issues getting the boots over my calves. I'm excited to wear them instead of my basic rain boots.
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Difficult to pull on
I have multiple pairs of Croc shoes/boots and this is the first item I have purchased that I am not completely satisfied with. These boots are very difficult to pull on and to get off. Now once I finally get them on they are very comfortable and I have no issues. If the zipper on the back would just zip down a little lower they would be perfect!
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Great Boots, but there is a clause
These boots are super cute, and as one would expect from Crocs, very comfortable! The clause though is they definitely run narrow and small which as an owner of many pairs of Crocs I find contrary to their usual sizing. I am size 6.5 shoe normally, so I order a 7 in Crocs most of the time and sometimes even a 6. When I was trying on these boots I couldn't even get the 7 on, so I had to go up to an 8 and surprisingly they were not even very big. On top of already having to buy a size larger the shaft of the boot is a little snug and I have average to thin calves. Other than these issues the boot is quite comfortable, very cute (I get compliments all the time and people can't believe they are Crocs) and warm. Just know going into it to order a size up and you will be fine! When you do that you will not be dissappointed with these boots!
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan moved a step closer to letting hunters target gray wolves Thursday, when the state Senate voted to designate the predator as a game species.
The bill was approved on a 23-15 vote and sent to the House, where a similar measure is pending. It doesn't guarantee that wolf hunts will be allowed but authorizes the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, whose seven members are appointed by the governor, to establish seasons.
Wolves were shot, trapped and poisoned to near extinction in the lower 48 states in the last century but have rebounded in the Upper Midwest and Northern Rockies since receiving protection under federal and state law. About 700 wolves roam Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and a few may have made their way to the northern Lower Peninsula, wildlife biologists say.
The first members of Michigan's resurgent wolf population are believed to have migrated to the Upper Peninsula from Minnesota and Wisconsin, both of which have recreational hunts this fall. Minnesota officials want to reduce their estimated population of 2,900 wolves by 400, while Wisconsin's goal is to kill 116 of its more than 800 wolves.
Sen. Tom Casperson, an Escanaba Republican and chairman of the Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Committee, said wolf numbers are getting out of hand in parts of the Upper Peninsula, where they're drawing complaints from people whose livestock and pets have been killed.
"We've got them casually walking right into the city of Ironwood," Casperson told reporters. "The western U.P. is suffering."
Environmental groups and Indian tribes contend more time is needed to make sure the population is secure before hunting is permitted. Upper Great Lakes wolves were dropped from the federal endangered species list in January, with management responsibility shifting to the states.
"They're part of our creation story, and they're also one of those cultural indicators that are inherent in our teachings," said Jimmie Mitchell, natural resources director for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.
Nancy Warren, an Upper Peninsula resident and regional director of the National Wolfwatcher Coalition, said there isn't enough scientific evidence to justify a hunt. Ranchers already have authority to shoot wolves caught in the act of attacking livestock, and the Department of Natural Resources can remove those that habitually get too close to people, she said.
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If the Legislature approves the bill, opponents may seek a statewide ballot initiative to overturn it, Warren said.
Casperson said letting ranchers take out wolves preying on cattle and other livestock doesn't provide enough help.
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The Senate approved an amendment that would create a council through which the tribes and others could advise the Natural Resources Commission. DNR spokesman Ed Golder said the agency already has an advisory panel with representatives of groups interested in wolves.
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20 great things to do in Barcelona
Find passion in fiestas, tapas, and Gaudí's magical creations
1. Ramble down colourful La Rambla
One of the most famous boulevards in the world, La Rambla is worth a stroll down even if you only have one day in Barcelona. A gateway to rural Catalonia, the mile-long road bustles with tourists, artists, human statues, fortune-tellers, dancers and musicians. Vibrant flower stalls, a cultural and exhibition centre, the superb La Boqueria market, a Joan Miró mosaic, newspaper kiosks and cafés line the street. You may pay a fortune to sip a cola at a roadside café but the people-watching opportunities will be worth the price.
2. Get up close to Gaudí's grand designs
In Barcelona, you can gaze in wonder at Gaudí's fairytale architecture. The Sagrada Familia is breathtaking and grotesque by turns. At first glance, it seems as though a careless giant has dripped melting wax over a Gothic cathedral, but a closer look reveals that the protuberances create a stone tapestry of Christ's life. Take the lift to the top for a breathtaking view. Park Güell is a magical place that emulates an English garden city. After seeing the gatehouses, based on designs for the opera Hansel and Gretel, you can walk up a splendid staircase, past a mosaic lizard to what once was a marketplace. Outside, climb to the heights of the park to gaze down at the magnificent panorama. And right in the centre of the city you can take a break from shopping and gaze at La Pedrera, a work of art in its own right, which also houses three exhibition spaces. Even the rooftop chimneys are something to marvel at.
3. Hit a high note in concert
Barcelona has its fair share of live music venues, such as Razzmatazz and Apolo. But there are also marvellous concert halls. The Gran Teatre del Liceu is a splendid place, decorated by gold leaf, plush red carpets and ornate carvings. L'Auditori is a sleek 2,400-seater venue that covers not only classical but also jazz and world music. The Palau de la Música Catalana is celebrated for its Modernista architecture, and sheer volume of musical activity. There are a cluster of music festivals, ranging from the pop-infused Primavera Sound to the Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona.
4. Picture the city of Picasso's youth
Picasso remembered Barcelona as beautiful and bright, a city where he spent his early years. Follow in the footsteps of the artistic genius by visiting the landmarks that shaped his youth. Stroll along the Calle Reina Cristina and then cross over to 3 Carrer de la Mercè to see where his family lived, though the building was later destroyed. For a break, stop by the Els Quatre Gats, a café frequented by Catalonia's fin-de-siècle avant-garde. Then, head straight to the Museu Picasso, a gallery that records Picasso's formative years.
5. Pick up a platter at a pintxo bar
Picking on pintxos, platters of bite-sized food served on bread (a Basque version of tapas), is a popular culinary trend in Barcelona. Tradition calls for you to pick at the food with toothpicks, and at the end of the night you will be charged for the number of toothpicks that you have used. The Old Town Basque house Euskal Etxea invites you to savour dainty little croissants filled with jamón serrano, chicken tempura with saffron mayonnaise, melted provolone with mango and ham, or a mini-brochette of pork.
6. Climb up the magical Montjuïic
Montjuïic is perfect for a leafy stroll with great views, but hard to reach so is less populated by tourists. Scattered across the landward side are buildings from the 1992 Olympic Games, including Santiago Calatrava's Olympic needle, while facing the sea is the lighthouse and vast cemetery. Energetic visitors can climb to the top of the hill, which is just a short distance from the Olympic stadium and Jardi Botànic. The Plaça Espanya provides the most popular access to the park. Here, you can visit the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe and cultural centre CaixaForum.
7. Walk on the arty side
In Barcelona, a walk in the park is not just a relaxing experience but an artistic journey as well. Stroll round the leafy gardens of the Teatre Grec and then head to the Fundació Joan Miró, one of the greatest museums in the world. It's home to a collection of over 225 paintings, 150 sculptures and graphic pieces by the Spanish surrealist artist, along with a number of works by his contemporaries. Wander over to the Jardins Laribal, meticulously designed by the French landscape artist Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier. Don't miss the Tres Pins nursery, where plants are grown for the city's municipal parks and gardens, or forget to tip your hat to the bronze statue of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the Plaça Dante Alighieri.
8. Revel in the Raval
Like Paris, Barcelona has a literary flavour. In this city, many writers have been inspired by the lower Raval, generally referred to as the Barrio Chino, a name coined by an American journalist due to its underworld feel in the 1920s. Haunted by drifters and prostitutes, the seedy ghetto forms a strangely glamorous setting for Jean Genet's existential novel The Thief's Journal (1949) and provides the backdrop for the civil war novel The Palace (1962) by Nobel prize-winner Claude Simon and The Margin by André Pieyre de Mandiargues (1967), which was made into a film. For a bite of tapas, visit Els Tres Tombs, a favourite with the Sunday book market scavengers. You can browse through books at the cosy bar of Café de les Delicies and catch a poetry reading at The Quiet Man.
9. Be a model photographer
Barcelona is a picturesque place, so even if you're new to the art of photography, the city still manages to look good. Some scenes, of course, are more photogenic than others. To spot a few, wander through Almacenes del Pilar (Boqueria, 43). Here, you'll find a glorious array of fabrics and accessories for traditional Spanish costumes on display in a Bohemian interior dating back to 1886. For mouth-watering photographs, head to the city's most central food market and gourmand's pilgrimage La Boqueria along La Rambla, where you'll discover layers of fruit and veg, olives and herbs in full colour. For a bird's eye view, ascend the Torre de Collserola, Norman Foster's galactic communications tower.
10. Chow down fresh seafood
No one leaves Barcelona without sucking on an oyster. The city toasts the fine and luxurious Galician restaurant Rias de Galicia in Poble-sec, as well as Cachitos in the Eixample, for their fantastic assortment of seafood. Cal Pep in the Born is known for its trifásico, a mélange of fried whitebait, squid rings and shrimps, and exquisite little tallarines (wedge clams). The Barceloneta restaurants La Mar Salada and Can Solé display a spectacular haul of fresh seafood every day, which is likely to tempt you if you're piscatorially inclined.
11. Perfect your path to heaven
Even if you're not the religious sort, you should visit the magnificent churches of Barcelona. The Sant Pau del Camp is a rare example of Romanesque architecture, with a fantastical façade and extraordinary cloister. The graceful basilica of the Santa Maria del Mar is perhaps the best surviving example of Catalan Gothic, and makes a great place to go for a classical concert. And the holy architecture of Sagrada Familia will lift your heart to the heavens. Take your time to explore these beautiful buildings, you might even become a believer.
12. Savour the best in new Catalan cooking
For a taste of Catalan cooking, visit the Cinc Sentits, which is creating quite a stir in Barcelona gastronomic circles. Talented Canadian-Catalan chef Jordi Artal shows respect for local classics (flat coca bread with foie gras and crispy leeks, duck magret with apple), while adding a personal touch in dishes such as a Palamós prawn in ajoblanco (garlic soup) with cherries and an ice-cream made from their stones. To finish, save room for the artisanal Catalan cheeses or the 'false egg' with white chocolate around a passionfruit yolk. Cinc Sentits has finally been acknowledged by the Michelin men with a long overdue star, but this is still one of the more affordable of the city's top-end restaurants.
13. Discover your sweet tooth
Barcelona is the perfect place to indulge in sweet treats. You'll be spoilt for choice with its selection of confectionery shops. For posh chocolates in fancy packaging, head to Escribà; and for cooked candy visit Papabubble, where you can see the sweets being rolled in front of your eyes. If you're over in Spain during the winter and fancy a hot chocolate, stop by the milk bar La Granja. Handsomely fitted with antiques, it serves thick and frothy cocoa, which will warm you up.
14. Marvel at Modernista architecture
Barcelona's love of Modernista has been a passionate affair and the evidence is scattered across the city. In the Dreta area of Eixample, there are some masterpieces. The fairest of them is Gaudí's luminous Casa Batlló, built for textile tycoon. Nearby, you can gaze at his rivals' architecture: the shiny Casa Amatller by Puig i Cadafalch, and the decadent Casa Lleó Morera (on the corner of C/Consell de Cent at No.35) by Domènech i Muntaner. Nearby, you'll find his Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, whose city gardens offer a pleasant oasis amid the bustling city. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has 20 pavilions.
15. Fill your suitcase with local threads
Style comes with all kinds of price tags in Barcelona. High street shoppers will easily recognise the Spanish labels Mango and Zara, but fashionistas should not miss a stop in Zazo&Brull, owned by a couple of designers who combine materials and textures with beautiful results and at an affordable price. If it's accessories you're hunting for, find the object of your desire at Cuervo Cobberblack Bird, where you can pick up a pair of hancrafted shoes, or pop into RooM in the Borne district where Anaid Kupuri's shoes are sold. The Box, dedicated to the fruits of the labour of local talent, as well as Syngman Cucala are among other shops and boutiques where you can get real finds, all made in Barcelona.
16. Visit the gay heart of the city
If Barcelona wanted a gay capital, it would most certainly pick the Eixample, nicknamed Gaixample for the sheer number of stores and clubs that cater to this clientele. Start the night with a drink in Museum or Plata Bar. In summer, a stop at the terrace of the Axel Hotel is a must. If dancing till dawn is your goal, Metro is always a great choice, as is the classic Arena, where both boys and girls are welcome.
17. Dance your way to a street party
How long can you party non-stop? A week? Then September is a good time to visit, because the Festes de la Mercè swings into town. It started life as a small religious parade but since then it has snowballed into a week-long party celebrating Catalan culture. Performances, dazzling firework displays along the beaches, a sea-front air show, exhibitions, children's activities and free concerts (playing everything from sea shanties to hip hop) make this a celebration of Barcelona in all its splendour.
18. Sip a cocktail on a terrace
The best place to kick back and enjoy a cold beer in Barcelona is one of the many outdoor bars and cafés. Bar Colombo is a little tapas bar with a sunny terrace overlooking the port, while the Australian-run Bar Kasparo offers outdoor seating beneath shady arcades overlooking an a playground for children. Another option is Bar Calders, a friendly hole-in-the-wall with a terrace on which to relax. There are also a number of bustling cafés with terraces along La Rambla, such as Quim de la Boqueria.
19. Bag some designer bargains
If you're a dedicated designer bargain-hunter, make the 30-minute pilgrimage just outside the city to La Roca Village. More than 50 discount outlets will tempt you with designer apparel from popular brands such as Antonio Miró, Versace, Diesel and Camper.
20. Have a passionate flamenco fling
A trip to Barcelona calls for a fling with flamenco. Of course, many of us are not graced with dancing skills, but that doesn't stop you being a spectator of the traditional Spanish dance form. Head to El Tablao de Carmen, where established stars and new talent display a vibrant spectrum of flamenco singing, dancing and music. Los Tarantos in Plaça Reial has become a popular tourist hangout, but the acts still turn heads. For vanguard performances, see the Festival Ciutat Flamenco in May.
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Good tips!! In addition if you want to be in a good restaurant in Barcelona, I recommend Tenorio, I was dining with my girlfriend and the food and service was amazing.
Tyron Yesterday -
It was the best news I have read in 2 years I hope you come and see these places
Evan Berkland About 4 days agoRated as: 5/5 -
Awesome list! Does anybody else have any suggestions for a teenage couple on their first holiday away from the parents? :)
Jinxxy About 5 days agoRated as: 5/5 -
I heard that the people in Barcelona are so friendly. I don't think any of your arguments against them are valid... Maybe you experienced people with bad mood and cheaters. You can't generalize ;) I LOVE BEIRUT/ I LOVE BARCELONA (honestly, the rudest people are in Paris :P)
Michelle About 8 days ago -
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Underground Restaurant: Another way of sightseeing in Barcelona and meet people in more depth and the Mediterranean diet is lunch or dinner at a local house: a different way to share experiences, culture and meet people. Know more deeply avant-garde cuisine and wines of Spain. Very suitable for foodies and wine. http://comedorclandestino.blogspot.com.es/
Javier Thu Apr 25 -
Oh, Lasse you're so right! I mean... Sure, the city has so many things to see, but then you have to deal with the rudest, bitter people you'll ever find! (Forget Paris, UK or Moscow... ) Moreover, BCN it's one of the most overrated places in the whole world, so don't expect good prices or good quality products... Who cares if there are a few nice monuments and fountains? Think twice 'cause the locals will make your experience less gratifying, even if you pay, and pay, and pay again. Believe me: You always leave BCN feeling mistreated (and cheated somehow). Don't let that people take your peace of mind away.
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HTTrack is an easy-to-use offline browser utility. It allows you to download a Web site from the Internet to a local directory, building recursively all directories, getting HTML, images, and other files from the server to your computer. HTTrack arranges the original site's relative link-structure. Simply open a page of the mirrored Web site in your browser, and you can browse the site from link to link, as if you were viewing it online. HTTrack can also update an existing mirrored site, and resume interrupted downloads. WebHTTrack is a Web-based GUI for HTTrack.
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The Menlo Democrat lost her bid for re-election in November, but the knowledge that she won't be on the House floor in January hasn't kept her from answering calls and emails from constituents.
Paul Smith, a former state House representative who was already a veteran lawmaker in 1998 when Reece was sworn in, said she's always been known for her dedication.
"She was one of the top legislators in following up on the requests of her constituents," he said. "People would say 'When you call Barbara, she'll get things done.' And she did."
She was a retired educator when she decided to run for the seat that represents Chattooga and part of Floyd counties. During her first year in office she instituted her signature annual Women's Day at the Capitol visits.
"I thought women from the district should get a chance to learn about their government, so I arranged for tours at different agencies," she said. "I suppose the idea came from just being a school teacher. Field trips."
Since then, more than 1,100 local women have participated in the daylong trips and heard from leaders of agencies as diverse as the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia Department of Transportation.
"Not one dime of taxpayer money was spent," she noted. "It was all sponsored."
She also started arranging trips for military veterans, to get the men involved, but most couldn't take a whole weekday for themselves. The outing turned into an annual veterans reunion in the Gore community, with help from area leaders and high school students.
Other ways she boosted her district include getting a new veterans service office in Summerville, pushing to keep Floyd and Chattooga out of metro Atlanta's air quality non-attainment zone and working to convince Tour de Georgia officials to route the race through Rome, Sloppy Floyd Park and Lookout Mountain.
"She had a very strong work ethic," said Rome City Commissioner Jamie Doss. "She was very committed to serving her constituents."
Down in Atlanta, Reece gravitated naturally to the House Education Committee and focused much of her energy on protecting public schools and their employees.
She vetted Gov. Roy Barnes' 2000 education reform package closely, and said she backed it only after the state Senate committee chaired by Rome's Richard Marable made changes "that straightened out my concerns."
"It was designed to put more resources in the classroom and lower the pupil-teacher ratio," she said with a sigh. "I had hoped one day we'd see contracts for para pros, but so much of what we accomplished is gone now because of the economy."
Reece also threw herself into her duties on the House State Institutions and Property Committee, becoming an advocate for public safety and mental health as she learned more about prison and hospital facilities.
"She was very responsive to anyone who needed her help, and she seemed to have a heart for Corrections," said Floyd County Commissioner John Mayes, who also is vice chairman of the state Board of Corrections. "It wasn't just because of the prison in Trion. She looked out for things beyond her borders. She looked out for that department."
State Rep. Katie Dempsey, who was elected to the Floyd County delegation six years ago, said Reece is an example of unselfish public service. "I am especially grateful for her knowledge and years of experience as our delegation and entire region faced the unimaginable closure of Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital and sweeping changes in developmental disability and mental health service delivery," Dempsey said. "I know that she will continue to find ways to lead with her heart and serve with compassion."
When the state announced plans to shutter Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, its mental health facility in Rome, Reece fought the move until the 2011 closing. Since then she's been traipsing from agency to agency with piles of documents, trying to convince officials there's still a use for the vacant complex.
A favorite idea, she said, is a National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy that offers a second chance to young high school dropouts. It's a program she's long supported, and she said she intends to remain an advocate even now.
"I have so much to do at home that I've let go … and I love to work in the garden," Reece said. "But I intend to keep up with what's going on in the Legislature and what needs to go on, especially in education."


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- Director compensation (including cash retainer, meeting fees, full value shares, stock options, retainer for chairmanship and committee membership, and perquisites).
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The Floyd County Commission is accepting applications through 5 p.m. from people who want to be considered for appointment to the 2013 Citizen SPLOST Committee.
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City and county officials would have the final say on the package, which is slated to be finalized in September and put to a vote in the Nov. 5 general election. The 2009 SPLOST collection ends June 30.
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16 Meetup Groups match "Drupal" near Washington, DC
We have created a local Drupal & Drupal Design group where the Meet-Ups in Alexandria, Fairfax and DC! Join our group and meet other fun and cool Drupal users, themers and Developers! The group is a great way for local Drupal Gurus to stay in touch, share what they're up to and learn from other like minded people. Want to start on something new, but have no clue how to go about it with Drupal then join the team and find help? Our group is the perfect local spot to get help from other creative dr …
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Saforian is doing a monthly series on all things digital. Please keep an eye out for each months topic. We are keeping these workshops small, in order to have a more intimate and educational experience. Our first event will be on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for a fun day of Drupal Training led by Saforian's Technical Director, Chaz Chumley. There are only 13 seats available so please register as soon as possible to guarantee your spot! Lunch will be provided.
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This group is for bringing together people from the Delaware / Eastern Maryland area interested in supporting and building the Drupal Community. Offering the opportunity to get together or just discuss online with like-minded people anything Drupal. Level of experience doesn't matter, just enthusiasm and interest.
Meet with others in your local area interested in building and strengthening the Drupal Community. Discuss new and exciting Drupal-related news - or just socialize with like-minded people! You can also find us in a couple of other places: Group on groups.drupal.org for discussions and job posts: all discussions go over there #drupal-dc on freenode @DrupalDC on Twitter
Thank You For Joining & Welcome To The Community! Drupal is widely used by many government agencies, hi-profile businesses, not-for-profit firms and community-based organizations to build their websites and applications. Internationally, Drupal powers millions of websites and applications in many countries and is built, used and supported by an active, passionate and growing world-wide community. The Drupal Technology Meetup is a resource for the growing community -- including professionals in …
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After a rekindle of the idea at Capital Camp DC, a place for drupalers, women came together to discuss having more events and meeting more often. So let's see how it goes. Women from across all Tech and social media platforms should join and hang out when we have events in the DC Tech Community. There are so many of us but we are all spread out for various reasons. Geeky Girls Night Out
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Local communities across the world organize Joomla!Day events to meet, share and learn with others from the Joomla! Community. the Northern Virginia Joomla! Users Group's events are open to anyone, regardless of their current level of knowledge, experience, or expertise. In October, 2010, we held a very successful JoomlaDayDC. We hope to do so again, but unfortunately were all too busy doing Joomla! projects to put one on in October 2011. Come out, learn, and share!
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The DC Tech Meetup convenes technologists, entrepreneurs, investors and the broader innovation community regularly to learn and share. Each month, 800+ innovators gather to see demos, launch products and meet their future co-founders, partners and funders.
This group is geared toward getting web designers and developers together to discuss new technology, share and promote business, and collaborate to build awesome new apps and sites. There has been much interest in the past for this type of community around the Rockville/Gburg/Bethesda area so we're trying to revive the community. This group is for: web developers (front-end and back-end) designers programmers mobile devs Drupalers/Wordpressers app/game devs tech geeks anyone else who wants to l …
I notice that 77 people are "waiting" for a Baltimore WordPress group. Not one to wait, I figured I'd jump into the fray. I wrote a book about Drupal, actually, but my most recent site is in WordPress, and so far, I'm enjoying the WordPress experience. (I've installed a number of WordPress sites, but http://12WeekPlan.org is the first one that is really taking off, complete with theming, people actually using the site, etc.) Please join the group regardless of your level. No matter what your lev …
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Cruising through the ether as well as the underworld with artists like Jane Siberry and Tom Waits, singer/songwriter Danielle French is possessed of a diverse and slightly surreal talent. Danielle's third full-length independent CD Shadows features Martin Tielli (Rheostatics) and has been described as beautiful strangeness. Shadows was named among CKUA Radio's Top 100 Albums of 2007.
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Can the media get over their collective obsession with weight?
Fat chance.
For some strange reason, here we are again, talking about Michelle Obama's derriere. And, for good measure, Chris Christie's girth.
It's easy, it's fun, it's good for clicks and ratings. It's also kinda cheap.
The Washington Post used a pretty flimsy peg -- Alabama high school football coach Bob Grisham caught on tape -- to run a Style section piece on the weighty issue. "Fat butt Michelle Obama," the coach is heard saying, declaring her overweight. Grisham was suspended by the school (he says he misspoke).
But this is national news? Really?
Of course, the paper dressed it up with highfalutin' sociology. "The focus on this first lady's posterior has historical antecedents," the article says, launching into questions about how black women have long faced scrutiny about their bodies.
Well, maybe. And yes, Rush Limbaugh and Republican Rep. James Sensenbrenner have sounded off about Obama's bottom. And yes, the fact that she has mounted an anti-obesity campaign does sort of put her in the crossfire.
But as the Post acknowledges, Michelle Obama is a 5-foot-11-inch woman with toned arms who is widely viewed as being in good shape. She's not a triathlete; she's a working mother of two. So when the story asks, "What is it with Michelle Obama's critics and the fixation with her derriere?" I would turn that question around. What is the media fixation with publicizing it every time some bozo sounds off about her backside?
This is an uncomfortable reminder that the media business celebrates models bordering on anorexic, making perfectly proportioned young girls and women feel heavy because they don't have superthin (and often airbrushed) celebrity bodies. This may help promote the fashion industry, which considers normal women plus-size, but it bears little relation to real life.


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Can We Abolish Nuclear Weapons Before We Abolish War?
In the end, what are nuclear weapons, but war writ large?
In 2011, people across the planet reached out to Japan in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami. Millions watched as one nation after another rose in mass revolutions across the Arab world. The Occupy movement blossomed, as citizens in cities around the globe expressed rage over the excesses of capitalism and corporate power. And Time magazine named "The Protester" its annual Person of the Year.
The world has never been smaller. Citizen movements increasingly demonstrate their limitless promise. So, think it sounds too dreamy to imagine that someday people power might transform our small world into one world -- a federal republic of the Earth?
Then read Lawrence Wittner's 2009 book, Confronting the Bomb: A Short History of the World Nuclear Disarmament Movement (excerpted at Foreign Policy in Focus). And think again.
Read Tad Daley's piece in its entirety at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Tad Daley is the author of Apocalypse Never: Forging the Path to a Nuclear Weapon-Free World (Rutgers University Press), just released in paperback. He is currently working on a new book about the history and future of the ancient dream that something like a world republic could serve as the solution to the problem of war.


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Inside Knowledge Magazine /Knowledge Management Magazine Archive
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Customer-focused knowledge
One of today's buzzwords and hottest topics is Customer Relationship Management. Most CRM systems available today cover the three functional areas of service, sales and marketing. The key driver for implementing CRM systems is customer retention, and not gaining new customers. To retain customers, high quality systems are required to make sure that every time the customer has a query or a problem, it is resolved efficiently and effectively. In the case of high-tech companies, the enterprise knowledge base plays a crucial role in effective customer service.
Gateway to knowledge
In a follow-up to an article published in the February 2000 edition of Knowledge Management, Audrey Redshaw and Alison Footitt provide an overview of how the implementation of knowledge management throughout Barclays has progressed, looking at how the organisation has built on existing initiatives and how new opportunities have been explored.
Knowledge managed
The need for a structured method for managing knowledge is particularly pertinent in the financial sector, where the emphasis is on delivering a highly personalised service to individual customers. Adam Gersting, Franck Brice, and Scott Schaftlein describe how the use of taxonomies can provide a natural structure to content management systems and solutions.
Learn once, use anywhere
Knowledge is the currency of the millennium, and knowledge management is the key to corporate survival. Dr V.P. Kochikar describes Infosys Technologies' attempts to create a system capable of facilitating its vision of establishing a 'learn once, use anywhere' paradigm.
Profiting from knowledge? KM in the financial sector
In a sector in which business is fundamentally founded on knowledge-based intangible assets and competencies, a more strategic approach to KM could reap significant rewards. Robert Taylor reflects on knowledge management priorities in the financial sector.
This time it's personal
How well do you know your clients? Terry Wilcox explains how to begin personalising customer contact, and how making the best use of customer knowledge can convert online browsers into buyers.
Your Say
This month's 'Your Say' provides an introductory discussion examining knowledge management in the financial sector. Simon Lelic talks to Christine Adcock, Tom Bird, Bill Ives, Sunil Sharma and Marcus Speh, and explores the key issues surrounding the growing KM needs facing the financial services industry.


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F1 RACE STARS is a fast-to-the-fun arcade racing game for all ages featuring the official FORMULA ONE cars, teams and circuits as they've never been seen before. Drivers including Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have been transformed into personality-packed heroes bursting with charm and character and stunning FORMULA ONE locations have become exhilarating racing theme parks designed for speed and wheel-to-wheel competition.
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Henriken and Lingu Språksenter teams up to socialize the Expat communities of Oslo. One evening each month there will be designated tables for italian, spanish, chinese, japanese, french and other languages at Henriken and we invite anyone that is a native speaker or wants to practice their second language to join in! PS. Ambassadors needed for each language, contact us at email@example.com if you`re interested.
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Callie Hudson of the Salvation Army says there are no bell ringers after Christmas, and that group members never go door to door asking for money.
"If you see someone you think might be impersonating the Salvation Army with the color red or with our logo, you can always call us here and ask if it seems suspicious," states Callie Hudson, Salvation Army.
Hudson says always ask for proper identification before making a donation to a charity.


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Ellen Kramer MCPH, is Director and Course Manager for the College of Practical Homeopathy, who provide 'a practical vocational training and Online courses in Homeopathy, Health & Healing in London'. Ellen also has busy private practices in Islington and Finchley and is the author of 'Methods of Homeopathic Prescribing'.
"Welcome to the exciting world of practical homeopathy. If you are interested in health, in helping people and perhaps in a life or career change and want to gain a recognised qualification that will enable you to start your own practice, then CPH is the place for you."
CPH graduates receive a Licentiate in Homeopathy, the standard qualification for practice in the UK which qualifies you for membership of a professional body and to start your own practice. This qualification can be obtained via a flexible program to suit your circumstances. For qualified health practitioners we offer a unique short program for qualified medical personnel – Doctors, Nurses, pharmacists, vets and qualified CAM practitioners.
Becoming a successful health practitioner entails developing an alternative perspective on health and this is something that can only be learnt with a vocational training in which career-specific, practical and skills-focused approach is used.
We are the first college of Homeopathy to be accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and the Homeopathic Course Providers Forum QA Scheme and the only one validated as an assessment centre by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT).
Homeopathy is essentially a people's business and real learning comes from seeing patients. We provide a comprehensive reference manual that will support students for the rest of their professional lives so students do not have to rely solely on the notes they take in class. There are no essays, exams or continuous testing.
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• start seeing patients early on in their clinical training and who are taught how to set up and run their own student clinics as early as possible, preparing them for their own practices by graduation.
• graduate equipped with the confidence and competence skills that allow them to succeed as professional CAM practitioners.
The unique approach adopted at CPH allows the rapid development of practical skills alongside the theoretical approaches taught – the only real way to learn.
No other course applies homeopathy in this way and that is why we are the only genuine college of 'practical' homeopathy.
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After falling out of favour, company mergers are back in fashion. Last year was the most active for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worldwide by value since 2000, and recent announcements from firms including Procter & Gamble and Gillette, and AT&T and SBC, for example, have fuelled impressions that the urge to merge is gaining strength. In the 1990s, a similar compulsion gripped the corporate world, with often disastrous consequences for the companies involved. But with record profit announcements seemingly now a daily event and corporate-governance reforms well underway, the hostility among investors towards M&A has abated. Thoughts are once again turning to expansion and diversification.
For knowledge-management practitioners, company mergers represent both an opportunity and a threat. The worst-case example is that of Clarica/Sun Life, which Jerry Ash discussed in the context of KM sustainability in these pages last month. Briefly stated, Sun Lifes acquisition of the much smaller Clarica resulted in the demise of a celebrated knowledge initiative, which was led at the time by renowned KM practitioner Hubert Saint-Onge. Rather than look to integrate the practices that Saint-Onge and his team had worked so hard to cultivate among Claricas employees, Sun Life allowed the programme to stagnate and eventually disintegrate. As Saint-Onge told Ash, The new owner never really took the time to understand what was being done and why. Then and now, the knowledge and learning effort was seen as an unnecessary expense lacking in justification, pure and simple.
The opportunity that M&A present, on the other hand, stems from the huge influx of knowledge, experience and creativity a company merger precipitates. Indeed, a McKinsey survey conducted in 2001 found that knowledge acquisition was becoming a prevalent reason for M&A in the first place. There is a caveat, of course: acquiring knowledge and ensuring it is integrated and accessible across the enlarged enterprise are very different. Aligning systems, processes and, above all, cultural behaviour is an enormous challenge. Likewise, valuable knowledge may easily slip out of the back door during a merger. But the potential rewards for the organisations involved are enormous. In one swoop, the combined enterprise is given access to an expanded pool of expertise and extended collaborative networks that have the potential to contribute immediately and directly to the bottom line.
All of which reinforces what most readers of Inside Knowledge will intuitively comprehend: the role of the knowledge manager, and the importance of KM-based principles and practices will only be enhanced as M&A activity gathers pace. Company mergers present a massive opportunity, but are likely to fail unless as much, if not more, attention is paid to integrating intellectual assets as is usually paid to integrating physical assets. It is perhaps no consolation to Saint-Onge that Sun Life is probably yet to realise the full cost of its short-sighted and misguided attempts to shave a few dollars from the combined organisations operating budget.
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CASE STUDY: Burson-Marsteller
How Burson-Marsteller uses its corporate intranet to support the development of a dynamic, knowledge-sharing culture. By Vanessa Colomar and Andrew Sarnoff
CASE STUDY: Halliburton
A KM programme, founded on communities of practice, that ensures its long-term sustainability by building tangible, bottom-line value. By Jerry Ash
Applying knowledge-management techniques to help combat the spread of the HIV virus. By Geoff Parcell
Death of a CKO: The evolving nature of knowledge leadership
As the knowledge-management movement gained momentum in the 1990s, organisations looked to the appointment of a dedicated chief knowledge officer as a means of preparing their organisation for the challenge presented by the knowledge economy. The role has since evolved, and though many companies remain loyal to the concept, others are questioning whether the limitations of the CKO model outweigh its advantages, and are exploring alternative models of knowledge leadership...
Thought leader: Flexible working
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KNOWLEDGEWORKS: Damned if you do...
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KM TOOLKIT: Try anything twice
Despite the level of excitement early e-learning initiatives generated, online learning tools have since suffered a series of blows to their reputation. Recently, though, organisations have realised the medium deserves another chance, and several tools and approaches have emerged that promise to make e-learning a vital component of the KM toolkit. By Jessica Twentyman
PROFILE: Patti Anklam
Best known for her work with social networks and knowledge management, Patti Anklam has used her experience to write a practical guide to building organisational performance through collaborative communities, to be published later this month. Now focused on applying the principles behind complexity theory to the collaborative enterprise, she talks to Inside Knowledge about her career and work to date. By Sandra Higgison
TREND TRACKER: Lotusphere
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Book review: Collaborate to Compete
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UNION — A year-long effort by the Union County School District to collect Body Mass Index data on students in the first, third and fifth grades has determined that, depending on the grade, one-third to as many as one-half of those students are overweight or obese.
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the district announced that over the course of the 2012-2013 school, the schools had collected BMI data for every first, third, and fifth grade student. The statement described BMI as "a measure used to determined childhood overweight and obesity and is calculated using a child's weight and height. To promote consistency from school to school, staff were provided with similar scales and trained to use specific protocols to measure height and
The data was collected in order to determine the scope of the problem of obesity in the school district which the report states had been lacking until now.
"Public health officials and children's health advocates are aware that the rising rate of obesity is a major threat for our children. However, a lack of local-level data has made it difficult to determine the exact scope of the problem in Union County."
The announcement states that the key findings from the data include:
• 37.6 percent of first grade students are obese or overweight
• 47.4 percent of third grade students are obese or overweight
• 50 percent of fifth grade students are obese or overweight
According to Mike McGee, Physical Education Teacher with Union County School District,
"Obesity can have harmful effects on children now and well into the future," Mike McGee, physical education teacher with the district said. "This report gives us great data that our community can use. This data will allow us to establish trends over time so that we can evaluate the impacts of our actions to reduce childhood obesity."
The Union County School District worked closely with DHEC on the report.
Electronic copies of the report are available to the public. Please contact Kim Petty at 864-429-1740 to request an electronic copy.
For more information, contact Mike McGee at 864-429-1730.


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Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham is preparing for exhibit installation now that carpet and paint have been added to the interior of what used to be the old McKenzie Furniture building on East Washington Street that now looks more like a children's museum.
Blue and yellow paint and dark blue carpet invites visitors in through the glass doors and Director Katie Rohleder explained how the front entrance will welcome guests at an admissions desk along the wall.
"Over here there will be a beautiful bench," said Rohleder as she motioned toward the glass front of the building from inside the lobby. "We'll have artwork and on this wall we'll have CanCan who will tell the story of Discovery Place KIDS-Rockingham."
CanCan is the mascot of Discovery Place KIDS, and Rohleder said a mural on the wall will depict CanCan, and will detail the opportunities Discovery Place, Inc. saw in Rockingham and how the visionary gift from the Levine Foundation made the museum possible.
The first exhibit visitors will see is the tennis ball launcher, geared toward the theme, "I CAN wonder why." The two-story exhibit will be visible at night through the glass front.
"Kids can go to whichever exhibit in the order they want; it's not linear," said Rohleder.
As Rohleder guided media guests through the building on an exclusive tour, she explained that each area of the museum will have specific exhibits geared toward the themes, "I CAN Grow," "I CAN Be Anything," "I CAN Wonder Why," "I CAN Imagine," and "I CAN Be Healthy."
Rohleder talked about the exhibits, how the children will be able to play with them and how they will benefit. One exhibit is a "gizmatron," and "kids will have to work together" to make the exhibit function. Another area is geared towards demonstrating different professions. One exhibit is set up for farming experience, and a market-type exhibit introduces the concept of farm-to-table cooperatives. These fall under the theme "I CAN Be Healthy."
The 1940s firetruck recently rolled into the building before the new glass front was added will be upfitted with a GPS, and kids can play inside the firetruck and practice fire training, said Discovery Place, Inc. staff.
According to officials, the area behind the truck will feature a mural of The Rock's grandstand, and will be set up as a speed shop, in which children can practice being part of a pit crew and can build a race track. Rockingham's racing heritage and Rockingham Speedway are highlighted in this experience, which is an example of how Discovery Place Inc. staff have aimed to gear the museum toward Richmond County heritage, officials said.
Other exhibits include a filming studio, a pulley challenge, a science experiment area and an area for babies and toddlers to play. Like in the two other Discovery Place museums, this one will include a water table, where small children can play with water and toys.
Rockingham Mayor Gene McLaurin was present for the media tour. He said he is excited for the museum to open and wants to bring his grandchildren to play. He spoke fondly of the former building owner, the late Jim McKenzie, and wished he could be present to see the transformation the building has undergone since construction kicked off in March. McLaurin also said he is grateful for Leon Levine and the Levine Foundation, as well as the residents of the area.
"We are sure grateful for the Levine Foundation," said McLaurin. "They really helped us out with the $2 million challenge grant. I had a chance to meet Leon Levine recently. I had heard about him for years."
McLaurin remarked that the Levine family's first store was an example of free enterprise, and that Levine is an example of someone from a small town who is doing well.
"These are lessons in being fair with people and being respectful," said McLaurin. "What he learned here, he learned at an early age. He is a humble man with great memories of growing up in Rockingham. The citizens are also responsible for this. The citizens have supported this and bought the building. The whole region contributed and part of it belongs to everyone. This is an example of the City Council being good stewards of the taxpayer dollars. This will serve generations to come throughout the region. I hope people will come from everywhere and see what a great community we have."
— Staff Writer Dawn M. Kurry can be reached at 910-997-3111, ext. 15, or by email at email@example.com.


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Osteoporosis is when bones become weak and brittle. If left unchecked, it can lead to bone breaks (fracture). Any bone can be affected. Fractures of special concern are of the hip, spine, and wrist.
Throughout life, old bone is removed and new bone is added to your skeleton. During childhood and adolescence, new bone is added faster than old bone is removed. As a result, bones become heavier, larger, and denser. Peak bone mass is reached around age 30. From that point, more bone is lost than replaced. If not treated, bone loss may lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more likely to occur if full bone mass was not achieved during your bone-building years.
Bone density also plays a role in bone health. Bone density is determined by the amount of minerals within the bone framework. These include calcium, phosphorus, and others. As the mineral content of a bone (especially calcium) decreases, the bone weakens. Getting enough calcium, vitamin D, and regular exercise can keep bones strong throughout life.
There are many risk factors that may increase your chance of developing osteoporosis. Some of the risk factors include:
More women than men develop osteoporosis. Some specific risk factors that affect women include:
Symptoms include:
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. He or she will do a physical exam. Early signs of osteoporosis can be seen with bone density testing:
Other tests may include:
Treatment includes:
Decrease your intake of caffeinated beverages and alcohol. Eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Calcium is in:
Do not smoke. If you smoke, quit.
Exercise improves bone health. It also increases muscle strength, coordination, and balance. Do weight-bearing and strength-training exercises for maximum benefit. Balance training may prevent falls and fractures.
People who cannot eat enough calcium from food might want to take calcium supplements. Calcium citrate has the best absorption and is well-tolerated. Other vitamins and minerals may be recommended, including vitamin D, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin K. A study showed that Japanese postmenopausal women who took vitamin K supplements had a reduced rate of fractures. Talk to your doctor before taking herbs or supplements.
Your doctor may prescribe medicine to prevent bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce your risk of spine and hip fractures:
HRT (including estrogen replacement therapy [ERT]) can cut your risk of osteoporosis in half. However, research shows a strong association between longer-term HRT and/or ERT and a significantly increased risk of invasive breast cancer, strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots. Be sure to discuss all of the health risks and benefits of hormone therapy with your doctor to find out if it is right for you.
HRT therapy may include:
HRT can:
Falls can increase the chance of fracture in someone with osteoporosis. Here are ways to prevent falls:
Building strong bones throughout your early years is the best defense against osteoporosis. There are four steps to prevent osteoporosis:
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5/16/2008 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance https://dynamed.ebscohost.com/about/about-us: Qaseem A, Snow V, Shekelle P, Hopkins R Jr, Forciea MA, Owens DK; Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee of the American College of Physicians. Screening for osteoporosis in men: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:680-684.
1/30/2009 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance https://dynamed.ebscohost.com/about/about-us: Loke YK, Singh S, Furberg CD. Long-term use of thiazolidinediones and fractures in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis. CMAJ. 2009;180:32-39. Epub 2008 Dec 10.
12/29/2009 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance https://dynamed.ebscohost.com/about/about-us: Hippisley-Cox J, Coupland C. Predicting risk of osteoporotic fracture in men and women in England and Wales: prospective derivation and validation of QFractureScores. BMJ. 2009;339:b4229.
6/4/2010 DynaMed's Systematic Literature Surveillance https://dynamed.ebscohost.com/about/about-us: FDA approves new injectable osteoporosis treatment for postmenopausal women. US Food and Drug Administration website. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm214150.htm. Published June 1, 2010. Accessed June 4, 2010.
Last reviewed September 2011 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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King High School Electrathon is coming to Tampa Bay Mini Maker Faire on March 31, to represent Electrathon of Tampa Bay and showcase their competitive electric race car.
An electrathon is a race of custom built three or four wheeled electric vehicles, somewhat similar in overall appearance to a Go-Kart, but powered by an electric motor and batteries. Electrathon class vehicles are principally defined and constrained by length and width (12 feet long and 4 feet wide maximum) and by battery weight and chemistry (73 lbs, sealed lead acid). The basic format is to determine which car can travel the furthest distance in one hour's time within the limitations of battery weight and other factors mentioned above.
King High School's Electrathon Car will be at our event, and they may have their second care, currently under construction, on hand as well. We're delighted to welcome King High School and Electrathon of Tampa Bay to Tampa Bay Mini Maker Faire!