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Beho Beho is known as 'wansalishi' which means when translated from the swahili 'the pioneer'. The first camp in the Northern sector of the Selous game reserve, its stone cottages, perched on Kipalala Hill, offer panoramic views over the Rufiji river flood plain.
Beho Beho has 8 individual very spacious bandas, (stone built and palm thatched cottages) furnished with king-sized beds, Zanzibari day beds, writing desks and comfortable 'suite' furniture. The front of the banda is totally open and extends on to a spacious verandah. The banda can be secured for the night with 'tented curtains' or left open as desired. Each banda has a separate dressing room leading into an en suite bathroom with twin basins, high flush WC and an 'open air' shower.
Furnished in the style of a private house with comfortable seating and dining areas the most noticeable thing is that there are few walls. Shaded and protected by a huge palm thatched roof there is also a full sized billiards table. There are several lookouts where breakfast and lunch are served and of course areas for dining under the stars. Bush Breakfasts and picnics are also arranged for longer safaris.
The Selous Game reserve is situated between 8° and 10° south of the Equator, so it enjoys very warm sunny days and warm evenings. The hillside location of Beho Beho enjoys cooling breezes most afternoons. In the 'rainy' season, Nov/Dec and April/May there is heavy rainfall during part of the day.
Game Drive and Walking Safari - Lake Tagalala and Maji Moto - After a short Game drive you will arrive at Lake Tagalala for your boat safari. The lake is surrounded by a number of natural springs which attracts amazing birdlife as well as a large Hippo and crocodile population. After a bush breakfast a short walk takes you to the hot sulphur springs, Maji Moto where you swim in the deep natural pools before returning to Beho Beho.


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Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands. The island itself has a very volcanic landscape due to the eruptions that occurred in the past. You will find brilliant sandy beaches in Lanzarote with low-rise accommodation so the view is not spoilt. A flight to Lanzarote will take around 4 and a half hours so the it is not long. Lanzarote is one of the most popular holiday destinations and when you visit you understand why. There is something for everyone to do both day and night and the sun shines daily. Many British travellers come to Lanzarote in both summer and winter, spending their Christmas's in warm weather. It is perfect for a holiday as the scenery is there and there is literally something for everyone. All types of travellers come to Lanzarote including couples, families and young groups. This is because there are resorts that cater to all of these people. As well as being a highly active country in some areas, Lanzarote also offers a lot scenery to tourists. There are trees and forests and mountains everywhere and beautiful, white beaches. It is a very volcanic island with a very volcanic scenery, with many volcanic rocks making up a lot of flower beds. You will find apartments, villas and hotels in Lanzarote. There are budget apartments and 5-star hotels, so there is something for everyone. You will find every board basis from self-catering to all-inclusive and a mixture of star ratings.
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Lanzarote offers something for everyone both day and night. For those of you who enjoy water sports, Lanzarote is the place for you. You can try your hand at scuba diving where you can see all of the marine life as well as seeing the volcanic landscape under water. Windsurfing is another activity that has proved to be very popular over the years, especially in the warm waters of Lanzarote. If this isn't enough for you, then you can try snorkelling, sport fishing, jet-skiing, paragliding, or even rides on a banana boat. Sailing is also very popular and you can hire out boats to take out for the day. Lanzarote has many attractions for people to enjoy. Probably the most well known attraction is Timanfaya National Park. This is the area where over 100 volcanoes appeared on the island. To this day, just a few metres below the grounds surface you will find temperatures reaching up to 600°C, which is how many of the demonstrations then occur. There are many mini geysers and when water is poured down them, an eruption of steam comes up, proving how hot it is underground. Dry brush is also thrown into holes and immediately catches fire. There is a restaurant there should you want something to eat and a coach trip around the area is recommended as you receive an eye witness account of the eruptions that occurred on the island. There are many volcanic craters for you to see as well as taking camel rides around the volcanic areas. There are also many excursions on offer, such as submarine safaris which take you underwater to see the marine life. Glass bottom boats are also very popular with tourists. The Lanzarote theme park is the Rancho Texas Park which is perfect for families. As well as this, there is also an Aquapark in Costa Teguise that is enjoyed by families and young groups. There are many other activities that can take place in the resorts such as horse-riding, hiking and Jeep and camel safaris.
Lanzarote is full of bars and restaurants. You will find every cuisine imaginable here such as Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Canarian, English and American fast food. There really is something for everyone and everyone is well catered for. There are also many bars in Lanzarote offering live music, karaoke, cocktails and dance floors. Although Lanzarote is a lot calmer than Tenerife, there is still plenty to do in the evenings. There are clubs offering discos and live music until the early hours of the morning so young people can enjoy a long night out. Lanzarote offers duty free tax status meaning everything is a lot cheaper than back home. You will find a few shopping centres selling jewellery, perfume, electronics, clothing and souvenirs. There are also cafés in the shopping centres, should you need a refreshment. Public transport in Lanzarote is very good, with buses taking you to and from various resorts. Buses run 7 days a week from early morning until late evening. There are also taxis available so you can visit anywhere on the island.
Lanzarote weather is brilliant. There are over 300 days of pure sunshine a year which is why the country is so popular. August and September show the best weather, with temperatures at around 28°C and water temperatures are around 22°C. From June until August, you will find around 11 hours of sunshine a day with November only showing 6. The coldest months in Lanzarote are January and February, but still the temperature rarely falls below 21°C. There is little rain in Lanzarote as it is relatively flat, but when rain does occur, it is usually from November until March. During the summer, temperatures remain at a high of 20°C in the evening and in the winter that drop to around 12°C. There is a breeze that sweeps through the island and this effectively helps to maintain the temperatures and keep you comfortable in the heat.


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Flash: Can it be a viable alternative to Windows Media DRM for the BBC? [updated]
This post continues my ongoing theme of the last few posts which is in response to the issues raised by the BBC choosing to use Digital Rights Managed Microsoft Windows Media format for their new iPlayer initiative. Please read the previous post 'Dear BBC...' for more background information about it.
Where are the alternative formats?
I wrote in my last post about trying to find alternative formats to use instead of Windows Media DRM that could be used to deliver the BBC iPlayer initiative, I didn't find any real solutions that could compete. I've been looking into it a bit more and I still don't think I've found anything. One thing that comes to mind when thinking about video on the web these days is of course Flash video, sites like YouTube and Google Video have meant a huge upturn in the amount of Flash based video content available. What's more it's also incredibly easy for people to get it into Flash format thanks to these sites.
Why not use Flash Video for the iPlayer?
If Flash video is so popular then why doesn't the BBC use Flash for the iPlayer initiative? A good question, and I've found a few answers that give some explanation to the reason. I found a post on the FlashComGuru.com website entitled "'Why we don't use Flash (video)' - The BBC speaks up", the article and the comments left by various people make for interesting reading. This article in turn references a response from the Editor of the BBC News website Steve Herrman regarding changes to the way audio / video is used in the BBC News website. FlashComGuru highlights that the overwhelming reason not to use Flash for video is simply the cost implications of shifting over to a whole new format and delivery method, particularly due to the invested use of RealPlayer format content.
The reponse from Steve Herrman titled "In response to site changes" contains a technical response as to why they don't use Flash, one reason is:
"The BBC is trying to make its video available to the widest possible audience. This means that when we choose the formats in which to stream our audio and video clips and live programmes, we have to take account of: All the operating systems in use, and the number of people who use them (this is not just desktop operating systems - we need to take account of mobiles too); whether a player is available for that format on a particular operating system; and whether it is easy to play that video on an operating system."
These are all good intentions obviously, the BBC has a remit where it has to be available to the widest possible audience and this is clearly stated in the first sentence. However, taken in the context of the iPlayer initiative which locks you into Windows Media DRM format and excludes Mac OSX and Linux OS users then this is obviously not the widest possible audience being catered for! Admittedly the article this quote from is specifically talking about the use of RealPlayer and Windows Media format on the BBC News website, but the remit there is the same as for the rest of the BBC.
So ultimately it is an issue of it being too costly to replace all of the existing infrastructure with a Flash based system due to the previous investment in the RealPlayer over the last 10 years. Now I can appreciate that, obviously the BBC don't want to go wasting the investment previously made, plus they could be perhaps criticised for wasting Licence payers money too. However, why get into a relationship with Microsoft on this? There's really no likelyhood that they will ever do much to help the fact that DRM'ed Windows Media content can't be played on Mac OSX or Linux. I can't see how this represents any kind of good investment of my Licence fee?
Surely there must be an alternative?
I keep coming back to that question, however, I can't really find any viable alternatives. However, that is not a reason to let the BBC of the hook here. The best thing I can possibly think of is that this is time for Adobe to step up and take on Microsoft in this area, there's a long game afoot here which Microsoft are pushing with the BBC. If the BBC can't just dump the investment into RealPlayer technology overnight then how is it going to be any easier to dump investment into the Windows Media format and it's DRM?
Calling Adobe! Time to get 'mobile'...
There are obviously big issues going on here, advocating one commercial companies format over another isn't necessarily the answer. For some this definitely isn't the answer, especially with the use of DRM within the files. However, despite the prospect of perhaps seeing music available for purchase DRM free, I don't think we'll be seeing this happening as easily or so quickly where video is concerned. With that said I think the best option here is for Adobe to get the Flash video format positioned much better as a viable format to compete Windows Media DRM'ed content.
The previous quote from the BBC above mentions the use of Mobile devices as a target end user of the BBC's content, yet again Windows Media is no solution here at all either with or without DRM. The point is interesting though because Adobe have just made an announcement at the annual 3GSM conference that version 3 of their Flash Lite mobile platform will support Flash video. This provides a vital piece of the puzzle that the BBC is trying to piece together, and a much more platform friendly method at that.
I think the only technical challenge left to fill in is the provision of a decent DRM scheme to use within Flash video, if Adobe can provide that piece of the puzzle then there's absolutely no reason for the BBC to use Windows Media DRM and cause thousands of licence payers to be locked out of using a service they are entitled to use.
So, Dear BBC, time to think again...
- Flash format can work for other TV channels such as ABC around the world,
- a growing amount of people use non-Microsoft operating systems on their computers,
- more and more people are looking to access content online via mobile devices
then how can you consider Windows Media DRM a viable solution that is compatible with the remit of the BBC?
Bruce Schneier has written a great article about the DRM restrictions in Windows Vista, more reasons why a lock-in to Microsoft DRM is a bad choice for the BBC: [Via DaringFireball]
This isn't even about Microsoft satisfying its Hollywood customers at the expense of those of us paying for the privilege of using Vista. This is about the overwhelming majority of honest users and who owns the distribution channels to them. And while it may have started as a partnership, in the end Microsoft is going to end up locking the movie companies into selling content in its proprietary formats.
I think you can replace the words movie companies at the end there with BBC instead. Microsoft desperately wants to have control of the DRM used in TV / Movie / Video distribution, the control they never managed to gain in the Music industry.
Vista: the longest suicide note in history
There's an interesting article by Peter Guttman I just saw a link to: A Cost Analysis of Windows Vista Content Protection. It gives a lot of indepth information about Vista's Content Protection, it's quite scary reading, the heading above kind of sums it up.
Tags: geek,drm,osx,linux,microsoft,bbc,adobe,flash,
Originally published on 2007-02-12 12:33:19 by Rick Curran
Last edited on 2007-02-13 23:23:09 by Rick Curran
Permalink: http://suburbia.org.uk/blog/2007/02/12/123319.html
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Left by Phazer on 2007-02-12 14:05:10 #
yeah, but the thing is rick, there is no drm solution in flash now. and there's no sign they'll ever be one. and even if there is it isn't coming any time soon. and then when it?s launched it'd need time to bed down and actually establish it's remotely secure.
soon two years have passed and there'd still be no service at all on iplayer. surely the bbc should put out the working version in the meantime?
this does read a bit like you're criticising the bbc for not using an alternative that doesn't exist.
and i'd point out on my windows mobile pda flash video doesn't work at all, and indeed flash is in a hellish state with development seemingly abandoned. drmed windows media files do work.
Left by Rick curran on 2007-02-12 19:57:58 #
hi phazer, yep, that's kind of my point, *can* flash be a viable alternative to windows media? not as it currently stands it can't. adobe needs to get a drm format sorted out with the same capabilities as windows media drm and stop microsoft owning that market.
Left by Rick curran on 2007-02-12 20:01:02 #
phazer, i'd disagree though that flash is in a state of abandonment, far from it when you consider the flash lite 3 announcement mentioned in the article. also the desktop version of flash is very much alive and kicking with the recent launch of a linux version too. i'd say flash is a very viable platform.
Left by Gordon on 2007-08-01 22:50:08 #
flash.. ahahh
he saved every one of us..!
(am I just to old)
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Ok i've been a nissan guy all my life and now my girlfriend is buying an 04 wrx. I just wanted to know what pro's and con's there are with the 04's.
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We believe the patient is the most important member of the treatment team, and we encourage all patients to actively participate in treatment planning from the time of their admission through discharge and beyond. Early in a patient's time on "9C," as our unit is called, the treatment team will present and discuss a formal copy of the treatment plan with the patient. This plan serves as a guide for the patient and the team, and is informally and formally updated frequently.
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Sunny weather ahead during weekend, AccuWeather reports
Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-80s throughout the weekend, and mostly sunny, AccuWeather reports.
Thunderstorms are predicted this afternoon in spots today, and another strong storm is predicted for Sunday.
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Building human capital for future growthJun 23, 2013
Representatives of the Royal Government of Cambodia and UNDP have met recently to discuss a human capital study titled "Higher Education and Skills Framework for Industrial Transition." The purpose was to collect feedback from the government counterparts and technical experts on the preliminary findings and key ideas of the study.
The study is being developed as part of the broader efforts to put in place strategy for economic diversification to protect Cambodia from impacts of external crisis like the global financial turmoil in 2009, UNDP Country Director Setsuko Yamazaki said in her remarks at the meeting on 23 June.
She said that, despite its successful recovery from the crisis, Cambodia's economy remain vulnerable to "exogenous shocks" due to its heavy reliance on a few traditional sources of growth, especially the garment, tourism and construction industries.
Following the 4th Cambodia Economic Forum in 2011, UNDP has been supporting the government in reviewing human capital implications of future progress in Cambodia. In August of that year, UNDP and the Supreme National Economic Council (SNEC) jointly produced the report called "Human Capital Implications of Future Economic Growth in Cambodia: Elements of a Suggested Roadmap."
The "Higher Education and Skills Framework for Industrial Transition" study provides technical analysis and policy inputs from a human capital perspective. It gives particular attention to the needs for Cambodia to position its higher education and skills development in a way that will respond to the need for industrial development the government is pursuing. Inputs from this study will feed into the Industrial Development Policy (2014-2018) being developed by SNEC. It is expected to be ready by the end of this year.
Ms. Yamazaki noted that skills shortages and mismatches are among the challenges Cambodia is currently facing. She added that focus should be on equipping young people with education and skills needed for Cambodia not only to realize the goal of achieving middle-income country status by 2020 but also to put foundation for "a resilient, equitable and inclusive society."
"The quality of the young people who will join the labor force will determine whether Cambodia can take advantage of the demographic bonus period, a one-time opportunity for development in Cambodia," she said.


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- Although my blog is not specifically about food, I do identify with Tea at Tea and Cookies. Tea's witty account, Diary of a Mad Food Blogger, dishes up some tasty insight into how blogging captured her time and attention. Eventually, her blog became the springboard for a soon to be published book, which is elaborated in her post, Gratitude! Tea proves that there is nothing like a good marriage of food and storytelling. Her soul-tingling treks invite, delight, and excite the culinary passions in all of us—and her recipes are wondrous!
- Scroll 4 posts down to read my Daddy's first blog comment under the title, "Long Beach, The Pike, & The Cyclone Racer." In his post he reminisces about his boyhood memories at The Pike!
- Jenny at Allsorts, offers free whimsical patterns and tutorials for your Christmas pleasure. You may select felted projects such as: an elf clog, a tiny button tree, and a peppermint star. If you are looking for a high resolution alphabet to integrate into newsletters or projects and/or Christmas gift labels, you will find simple solutions ready for printing and clipping! Equally fun are her 2 interactive web pages: Home Sweet Home, where an online gingerbread house is decorated, or Dress Zoe Christmas Edition, a virtual paper doll waiting for her Christmas garb. Hey, never mind that it says, "Illustration for Children," at the top! It's time for the inner child to come out to play!
- Check out the The 2007 Countdown Calendar from Ten Two Studios. It is an Advent Calendar of sorts, where each day reveals a new set of downloadable vintage clip art. The downloads are free as long as you place a link on your blog to her site.
Dec 1, 2007
Good Taste & Christmas Fun
Nov 29, 2007
FOLLOW THIS BUNNY! Yes, you heard me. Look, the snowmen are heeding my instructions! Debrak at The Bunnie's Bungalow is having an awesome GIVEAWAY that has the bunnies "pa-rum-pum-pum-puming!"
The Giveaway includes:
The Giveaway includes:
- snow flake candles, gift bags & ribbons . . .
- pretty paper plates & napkins . . .
- tags & tins, some filled with chocolate . . .
- cards & postage stamps and bonus goodies . . .
- A 1994 Christmas Collection Edition LONGABERGER BASKET: complete with plastic liner, fabric liner & a holiday tie-on!
Deadline: December 5th at Midnight (probably EST)
Nov 28, 2007
Bells & Punctuation
Oh, he did whistle and she did sing,
And all the bells on earth did ring,
For joy that our Saviour He was born
On Christmas Day in the morning.
- From an Old English Carol
An English professor wrote the words, "a woman without her man is nothing" on the blackboard and directed the students to punctuate it correctly.
The men wrote:
"A woman, without her man, is nothing."
The women wrote:
"A woman: without her, man is nothing."
Punctuation is everything!
Nov 27, 2007
Long Beach, The Pike, & The Cyclone Racer
The description on the back of this vintage postcard reads: Near the entrance of the famous Rainbow Pier, is the popular Amusement and concession center, known as "The Pike," where crowds congregate daily to enjoy the many interesting and amusing attractions. [My note: The Plunge, seen in the background, was an indoor salt water swimming pool.] Cardcow.com
My brothers and I were born in Long Beach, California, as were both of my parents. My Mom spent most of her youth in Nebraska; however, my Dad grew up in Long Beach where he later met and married my mother after she moved back to California. They then purchased a newer suburban home in Long Beach and raised 3 children.
By the late 60's, The Pike (shown above) was a fading flower. Much like it's star attraction, a wooden dual-track racing roller coaster called the Cyclone Racer, the amusement park had taken it's last ride to the top and was rapidly declining.
Before The Pike was torn down, my Dad felt compelled to share a final Cyclone Racer ride with me– his eldest. At 10 years of age, I had only ridden the tamer Disneyland attractions, never the serious stuff. The Cyclone Racer– functional from 1930 to 1968– was one of my Dad's favorite childhood pastimes, an added bonus of living in a beach resort city. Introducing this ride to me was perhaps his way of saying good-bye. For me, it was my "ride" of passage.
As our train slowly gained elevation, my emotions were like a mixed cocktail of fear, apprehension, and ecstasy. This exhilaration was tethered to my confidence that Dad could protect me from anything. Nevertheless, this "confidence" was challenged when our ride gained momentum. I remember clinging to my Dad as my feelings seesawed from fright to glee. I walked away from this experience with an indelible daddy-daughter memory, and an insatiable love for roller coasters.
A vintage postcard of the Pier at Long Beach, California - 1910. Cardcow.com
Nov 26, 2007
Holiday Recipe
A very nice spread for toast at a Christmas brunch!
- 1 lb. sweet butter, room temperature
- 4 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. orange rind, fresh
- 4 t. lemon juice
Mix butter and sugar until blended very smooth and soft. Slowly add the orange juice, orange rind and lemon juice.
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Nov 25, 2007
Today's Bouquets
There are 2 inspirational poems written by the poet Edgar Albert Guest (1881-1959) that have given me great inspiration: It Couldn't Be Done and Myself. Yesterday, due to the prompting of another blog, I traveled deeper into this poet's body of work. I was delighted by how each his poem's resonates with the human spirit; much like a Midwestern football coach delivering the team pep talk or ruminating on life's pleasures.
The poem below, Friends, hits an immediate chord, especially in light of the many challenges my family has faced in 2007. In addition to the Faithfulness of God, friendship has been a life preserver. When our ship appeared to be sinking, I would feel a firm hand on my shoulder, often before I could turn for help. My parents, too, have been constant friends.
Ain't it fine when things are going
Topsy-turvy and askew
To discover someone showing
Good old-fashioned faith in you?
Ain't it good when life seems dreary
And your hopes about to end,
Just to feel the handclasp cheery
Of a fine old loyal friend?
Gosh! one fellow to another
Means a lot from day to day,
Seems we're living for each other
In a friendly sort of way.
When a smile or cheerful greetin'
Means so much to fellows sore,
Seems we ought to keep repeatin'
Smiles an' praises more an' more.
- Edgar Albert Guest
One Month Until Christmas (or 30 Days)
I am standing on the threshold of Christmas and I can feel myself pulling up chest voice to exclaim, "I'M GOING IN!" Admittedly, I was hiding in my foxhole on Black Friday, not wanting to engage in hand to hand combat. Instead, I did some small online boutique shopping from the comfort of my home, my feet parked on carpet instead of concrete. Ah, life is good . . . Nonetheless, I have donned my fatigues (looking more like pajamas) and I am ready to take it on: all of it!
Today, I begin my Christmas To Do List– itemizing anything that seems realistic but is always subject to editing. To implement this list with diligence, I plan to focus on 4 goals per day.
- GIVING: the continual lookout for ways to bless and affirm others
- DECIDE AND CONQUER: accomplish 1 or more things on my list
- INDULGENCE: something to fuel me (a sweet treat or a discovery)
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Game Wrap - New York 3-2 Victors Over Athletics
Oakland lost in extra innings on Wednesday, falling 3-2 to New York in 13 innings.
New York was an underdog by +101 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
New York got 8 innings from R.A. Dickey , who gave up 1 earned run on 3 hits, while striking out 9. Robert Parnell earned the victory, while the Mets got 2 RBIs from Justin Turner in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez worked 7 innings, giving up 4 hits and 1 earned run while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Coco Crisp in a losing cause.
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Bug-Out Bicycle?
Since i'm a mountainbike enthusiast i believe that mountainbikes would be a most excellent alternative to gas-operated vehicles in a shtf or bug-out scenario for a variety of reasons. There's enough street construction currently happening around here that gridlock is guaranteed in the event of an emergency [not to mention we have THE worst drivers in the entire world right here!!], and the [unlikely] possibility of gas shortages. I could see myself rolling past all the sheeple gridlocked in their cars on I-55 trying to make their way out...
I was thinking about attaching a deer gamecart or a kiddie-carrier to haul supplies behind the bike. They're both lightweight enough to carry a great deal of supplies, and are rugged enough to ride off-road trails with.
I've also got two sets of rims; one with off-road tires, and one set with baldy street tires. Both are able to be swapped in under three minutes depending on scenario.
If you don't have a MB, good ones are available for around $500▬avoid department store bikes
Any other thoughts or suggestions would be warmly welcomed
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It is surely an option to be considered if you can stay off the beaten path.
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A couple of mountain bikes definitely sounds like an excellent investment.
I used to bike semi-frequently a few years ago, but gave it up because
the weather here just isn't all that condusive to make biking a reliable
part of a workout routine. But you sure can cover some ground on a
bike, compared to walking.
Have you considered using airless tires?
A couple of mountain bikes is one of the items on my list that
I haven't gotten around to acquiring yet, but hopefully soon.
I've considered upgrading the tires to the airless kind.
I suspect the ride quality may be compromised a bit, but
at the trade-off of most likely not losing a tire.
I'm definitely not a mountain bike expert, so any input positive
or negative on the airless tires would be appreciated.
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I purchased a Trek kiddie trailer at a yard sale for 25.00 to use for that purpose. A mountain bike is an extremely good alternative mode of transportation.
I have been checking out bikepacking sites to see what some of those people are doing for survival ideas.
I have just the basics but feel much better equipped than having no bike...
spare tires, water reistant light for night, rear trunk bag, mini pump etc.
My only modification is buying two extra water bottlers to mount to the front fork with zip ties if I needed to. I have two mounted now so I would have a total of four. i was thinking about taking the end cap off my climbing bars and stuffing paracord and fishing line and hooks in there so if I ever needed to drop the trailer for whatever reason, i would still have that.
Most situations I would hunker down at home, but if I ever needed to leave my bike is coming with me.
(definatley not driving by everyone on the highway though-remove from vehicle and head straight in the woods as much as possible)
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I bought a new bike last week and by Friday my Golden Eagle bike engine should arrive. It's a 35cc gas engine good for 26 MPH & 200 MPG.
My 55 gal drum of gas should be good for 10,000 miles of local running in a bug-in situation, and if I pack a 21/2 gal can of gas when I get out of dodge, I could travel 700 - 800 miles.
And when the last drop of gas disappears, I'll still have the pedals.
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I added that as a visual .. It's not something i would do
Those airless tires that Varmint posted looks promising considering inner tubes are one of the weaker points of bicycles.
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I was riding in the park last weekend and got run into a lamp pole. The driver did not stop and I woke up a couple of hours later... no one stopped.. I hate LA!
I got very lucky... no broken bones... no head damage.. just a mild concussion... I am too old for this.. I did get my first black eye in 50+ years!
Bikes are an easy target..ride with care and caution.
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this is what you need instead of a game cart. you just hang 2, 40LB backpacks off the sides
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Bikes are an option and anyone saying differently doesn't know survival at all.
An option is something that can be used, every option has it's pros and cons but survival is all about options, not just locking on to the best of any one thing.
If you are healthy enough to ride a bike you would be well covered if you had one in good condition with extra parts EVEN if you own a car. If you own a bike as a secondary option make sure you ride it at least one a month (once a week is better) so that you will be aware of any maintence that it requires.
No, just because you have a tuned up bike that you never ride sitting in your garage does not mean you are covered; things mechanical things tend to fall apart at the worst times when not being used. To prove my point, I took out a MSR stove that has been sitting on my shelf for a year and when I tried to light it the fuel linked because the O-ring dried in storage.
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If you actually want to use a bike as an emergency vehicle, then you need to know how to fix basic things while away from your garage and on the road or trail. Need to know how to fix a flat at the minimum. Tubeless tires with sealant would be best, but spare tubes and tire pry bars need to be carried everywhere.
Also an often overlooked issue is your chain. Mess up your chain without having a chain breaking tool and spare pins and the knowledge to use them and you're screwed, totally dead in the water.
Alan wrenches ought to be carried too... it's easy to have a wreck and have your bars or saddle or whatever get all jacked up and turned sideways and who knows what else.
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Bikes are excellent bug out veichles in my opinion. I mean you can either ride on them with your gear or... put your gear on said bike and easily roll it. Not to mention bikes are a breeze to fix compared to cars.
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sounds good man! in was thinking that mainly cuz i dnt have a car
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Good idea and, as said, get a bicycle trailer to haul stuff. You should consider dropping the baldy tires for a good set of urban/city tires. Not as fast as slicks but they've got good rain treading and damage resistance without been as knobby as offroad tires. Look out though because (in my experience) city tires tend to be uni-directional against rain. Also, if your bicycle doesn't have one, get a good rear luggage carrier for it.
Thankfully I live (and commute by bicycle) in a country with excellent bicycle facilities. Bike safety starts in primary school and gets repeated a couple of times before the end of high school. Doorings are rare here.
Oh, if you want to go over the top for urban cargo hauling, you could always get a bakfiets. My stepsister has one to haul the rugrats and groceries around. Pack of brats not included.
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Here's mine.
10 year old Full suspension Trek Y3.
I camo wrapped it, painted everything I couldn't black or olive.
I do use it hunting as well, better than walking.
Added a couple of LED flashlights to the front bar as well. I still need to do a few more things to it.
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A very good choice for a BOB is an old English three speed, or the newer bikes that imitate them. They have an upright seating position that makes them very comfortable and easy to ride. They have fenders and a chain guard so you don't have to worry about getting your clothes wet or muddy. The tires, which are very puncture proof, are narrow enough to ride on the streets with low rolling resistance so you can get up to speed, but they also work very well in dirt roads.
But the drive train is really what makes them great. A Sturmey Archer three speed internal gear hub gives you a fairly wide gear ratio and is almost indestructible and maintenance free. All you have to do is put a few drops of oil in the old ones a couple of times a year, and the new ones are sealed and don't even need oiling. There's no external gearing so you don't have to worry about babying any finicky, fragile derailer and chain system.
It's a workhorse of a bike that is probably the most popular style of bike in the world. Most of the Chinese, Indian and Dutch bikes are copies or variants of English three speeds.
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Mountain bikes make great BOV IMO. I have been mountain biking for about 15 years now. I have also become a pretty qualified bike mechanic. I own most of the specialty tools(chain breaker, bottom bracket tool, rear cassette removal tool etc.).
My current rides are a Gary Fisher Marlin from 1999 that I have upgraded heavily the last year and a 2006 Specialized Rockhopper. The Fisher is my main crosscountry rig and the Rockhopper serves as a daily commuter and BOV.
Feel free to shoot me PM or post any questions in this thread regarding anything bicycle related.(service questions or advice, what should I buy, parts etc.)
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My 55 gal drum of gas-lol
And you will haul this how?
The most efficient bikes are recumbents with a windscreen (3 wheels). They are also the most comfortable and have full chair style seating sytems. With an ecospeed they haul ass!
I plan on putting an electric motor on mine but the price is out of my range right now ($2K-USA made 5.5lb motor, and $1500 for one ~11lb LiFePO4 battery which does not include install).
I have a gary fisher advance mountain bike and they make setups for both mountain and recumbents at http://www.ecospeed.com/. NO pedaling required!
~100 mile range with excellent charge times & state of the art indicators.
Here's a cool bike trailer that simply clips to your seat post, folds up, or can be used as a dolly of sorts.
Anything with an engine (gas?) requires a license etc. and I am not going to pay homage to the fed govt nor an oil company with a bicycle EVER.
If your serious about a bike I would suggest looking into the 29r's which use 29" wheels and need a somewhat larger frame.
Here's kind of a cool seatpost I want as well. I just bought a brooks saddle and my frame has no shocks other than the cheesy forks it came with:
Tires? Look no further than schwalbe marathon xr's. ~$110-120/pair
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I am in looking into building a 29er bike using a Sette frame set up as a single speed for a more reliable BOV. Avid BB7 disc brakes and going to try to keep it very light. No gears would keep the failure rate lower and mechanical disc over hydraulic disc for the same reason. I am going to stay away from a tubeless setup just because of the low pressure hassle's of popping the rim seal.
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It's a common usage, these days, to develop applications that allow users to access their personal data and Windows Live (documents, pictures, etc.) is a good example of the kind of data someone might want to access from everywhere.
Until now, developers needed to develop custom systems to access the data on the cloud, when it was possible. But thanks to Microsoft and it's Live SDK, it's possible to access any Windows Live data from Windows Phone or Windows 8 application (HTML or XAML).
First thing to do is to create Client ID for the application you want to develop. This ID will be used to authenticate your application and ensure that user can trust it. To create your Client ID, go to https://manage.dev.live.com and create an application (simply provide its name and its language):
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private void OnSessionChanged(object sender, Microsoft.Live.Controls.LiveConnectSessionChangedEventArgs e) { if(e.Error == null) { if (e.Status == LiveConnectSessionStatus.Connected) { this._currentSession = e.Session; var client = new LiveConnectClient(this._currentSession); client.GetCompleted += (o, args) => { if (args.Error == null) { MessageBox.Show(Convert.ToString(args.Result["name"])); } }; client.GetAsync("me"); } } }
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Once logged in, a page display which data the application will be able to use:
Then, the user is authenticated and the code to retrieved its name is executed:
Of course, this sample is pretty simple and it's possible to perform more complex task such as upload/downloading pictures, etc.
Feel free to take a look by yourself!
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Shortly after dusk on the evening of Wednesday August 29th, we shall descend upon the Temple Of Forgiveness and transform it into the Temple Of Breaks!!!
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I'd go on and on about the lineup and how amazing all the artists and performers are, but this is an event that isn't about the artist, it's about the idea. What's the idea? Hard to say. Part of it is the idea that rather than mourning those we've lost, let's celebrate their lives, and rejoice in the time we were fortunate enough to have them in our lives. Part of it is all about the music. Part of it is up to me. Part of it is up to you. Regardless of how it works, come join us and dance the night away in the name and the honor of those we've loved and lost.
In addition to the music, there will be an amazing parade of art cars throughout the night. For the last two years, the event has proven to be the perfect showcase for the most magnificent mutant vehicles on the playa, and it is my hope that this year continues that trend. If you're an art car driver or your camp has an art car, please come by on Wednesday night. Show off your masterpiece, and grace us all with your presence.
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This season the Canes will host three home events, starting with a scrimmage versus Barry University (Sept. 9). The first regular season home race will be against the University of Connecticut on March 23. The largest home event will take place from April 27-28 against the University of Central Florida, Southern Methodist University and Old Dominion University.
In addition to the three home events, UM will travel coast to coast from San Diego, Calif., to Boston, Mass., also making trips to Tennessee and South Carolina. Additionally, the Hurricanes will take a short trip up to Tampa, Fla., to compete in a scrimmage against Michigan.
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Reege returned to the air Tuesday night to fill in for Piers Morgan on his CNN talk show and chatted with Dave about many things, including 9/11, his favorite guests and his wife, Regina, whom he married in 2009.
When it comes to great guests, Dave said there's a short list. It includes Regis, "Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw, Bill Murray, Tom Hanks ... People who really come and do a great job. ... It's like a handful of people," said Dave.
Regis told him that Brian Williams wants his job. "Brian Williams can have my job!" cracked Dave.
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Former catcher harnessing his command in Peoria's bullpen
By Curt Rallo / Special to MLB.com | June 27, 2013 6:00 AM ET
It's been a long journey for Peoria's Robert Stock.
Now in his fifth year in the Minors and yet to advance past Class A, Stock was moved from catcher to pitcher in 2011 and added another detour to his journey when Spring Training wrapped up in March. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound right-hander asked to stay behind in extended spring to iron out some command issues.
The 23-year-old cleaned up his mechanics and has been on track ever since, owning a 1.46 ERA and a pair of saves in 12 1/3 innings since joining the Peoria Chiefs.
The Cardinals' second-round pick in 2009 was primarily a catcher at Southern Cal but had pitched enough for scouts to be impressed with his arm. Two years later, St. Louis decided to move Stock from behind the plate to the mound and take advantage of his ability to light up a radar gun at 96 mph.
The converted pitcher said he hasn't let a fifth season in Class A turn into frustration.
"As a pitcher, no matter where you are, if you're in low A or Triple-A, what I need to work on is the same across the board," he said. "Whereas when you're a hitter, you need to see that better pitching at every level to improve. Even though I'm in low A ball, what I'm working on, I can work on at any level.
"I don't think it's difficult to transition, but I would say it's not easy to pitch, though. I still have a lot of things to work on and improve as a pitcher," he added. "Being a catcher in the past helps me as a pitcher. My knowledge as a hitter, what a hitter's approach might be, I try to utilize that."
Stock said that developing consistency is the focus of his development.
"What's been effective has been my fastball," Stock said. "I've had decent velocity. But for me, it's always been a battle every day to improve my command. When I get in trouble, it's because of the command of my pitches. That's where my focus is every day."
Stock added that he hasn't had any temptation to look back on his catching days, but he did pick up a bat in the offseason.
"My younger brother [Richard Stock] is a catcher with the Lake County Captains," he said. "In the offseason, I would hit some with him. But my total focus is on pitching. I don't even think about hitting."
Stock, who went 5-2 with a 4.56 ERA in 38 games last season with Quad Cities, said he's dedicated to pursuing his Major League dream as a pitcher, and he credited the Cardinals' coaching staff for helping him make the strides he needs to make this season.
"I have a lot of confidence in the Cardinals," Stock said. "They have a great track record of transitioning players from one position to another."
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Rough start: Fort Wayne, which closed out the first half of the Midwest League season with an 18-4 record down the stretch to clinch a playoff berth, started off the second half with a 1-5 mark. The TinCaps were outscored 41-22 over those six contests and have surrendered 37 runs in their last four games.
Rough start, part II: South Bend gave up 11 runs against visiting Bowling Green in the first inning on June 26. The top of the first, which lasted 29 minutes, included five singles, a double, a triple, a homer, a hit batter, three walks, two steals, one pitching change and one error.
Beaned again: Quad Cities' Carlos Correa, the No. 1 overall selection in last year's Draft, was hit by a pitch on his elbow in Peoria on June 25 and was later pulled from the game. Correa, who was placed on the 10-day DL earlier in the season after he was plunked in the wrist, was back in the lineup on June 26.
Hot Rod hot streak: Bowling Green's Taylor Guerrieri, a first-round pick by the Rays in 2011, has pitched 16 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. He extended his streak in a 6-3 loss against Lake County, pitching five innings before being relieved.
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American Exceptionalism
1. Those nations only educate an elite, while we educate everyone.
This was once true, but not for a long time. Roughly 30 percent of our students drop out. The number of dropouts in the top-performing countries is much lower, on the order of 5 to 10 percent. And we are educating our graduates to a lower standard. Increasingly, it is we, not they, who are educating only an elite, and they who are educating everyone.
2. They are homogeneous, while we are diverse.
It is not always clear what is meant by "diverse," but it turns out that Canada, which has a higher proportion of immigrants in its student population than the United States, has much higher student performance, and Australia, with a diversity of national background only slightly lower than the United States, also performs significantly better.
3. Their cultures are so different, nothing they do can be expected to work in the United States.
When we research the factors that best explain the success of countries as culturally different as China and Canada, and Singapore and Finland, we find that, although their cultures are very different, the principles underlying their reform strategies are very similar. And those strategies are very different from the ones the United States is pursuing. If those principles work in countries with cultures as different as the cultures of Finland and Singapore, and Australia and Shanghai, why wouldn't they apply in the United States? If they work in Canada, with a culture very like our own, whey wouldn't they work here? If our education reform program is based on principles that are not working and theirs are based on principles that are working, why wouldn't we try a reform program based on those principles?
4. If you just take the poor and minority students in the United States out of the equation, the United States does just as well as the top-performing countries. The only problem we have to solve is the disparity in performance between our poor and minority students and all the rest, who are doing fine.
No, this won't fly either. The PISA reports have tables showing the proportion of each participating country's students in each of band of performance, as those bands are defined by PISA. The proportion of students in the top bands are typically significantly larger for the top-performing countries than for the United States. But, I can hear you saying, that can't be true. We know that Massachusetts and Minnesota do just as well as the world leading nations in math. Well, no. Using statistical techniques, Peterson, Woessmann and Hanushek recently converted NAEP proficiency benchmarks to PISA scores, enabling them to calculate the proportion of students in the nations participating in PISA that would be judged proficient in math. The researchers found that six countries significantly outperform Massachusetts and 11 significantly outperform Minnesota. Whether you look at our top-performing students or at our top-performing states, we have a problem.
Probably the most important point to be made about the advocates of American exceptionalism is that, even if their arguments had merit, which they don't, they would be irrelevant. They simply don't matter. The changing dynamics of the global economy are impersonal and unforgiving. If our students do not match the best in the world, they and their children can expect a steadily declining standard of living and a more dangerous world, because we will be poorer and we no longer be able to afford Pax Americana. There will be no excuses.


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We'll be back!: Celebrity Reflection Cruise Review by CruiseMaman
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We'll be back!
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
Bathroom: The shower was a little larger than on some other cruises, which we appreciated and the built-in nightlight was a nice touch. Not much room to hang wet bathingsuits or towels, though. We would have liked more hooks or one of the retractable clotheslines we've found on other ships.
Cabin: Plenty of room. The bed was extrememly comfortable; we slept like babies every night. There are not enough drawers in the room, though! We stored our suitcases under the bed, but they could have added drawers under the sofa. The closet is spacious and we had more than enough hangers.
Food: The Opus was pleasant and we enjoyed our meals there. We were always able to be seated immediately upon arrival (Select Dining) and they were always able to More accomodate our request for either a table for two or a four-top, depending on our mood. The breakfast and lunch buffets featured a wide variety of fresh, well-prepared foods. They never ran out of anything, even by the end of the cruise. We also enjoyed eating at the Aqua Spa cafe in the Solarium area.
Other: The Solarium was our favorite area of the ship! We love the quiet atmosphere, as compared to the main pool. The fitness center was superb, although we would have liked to see yoga classes every morning, not just occasionally. The evening shows were average, but we did enjoy them. There seemed to be more than enough lounge chairs on every deck and we never had any trouble finding a seat. The staff was always helpful and courteous and language was not a barrier. The embarkation and disembarkation were the most organized we've ever experienced and we loved the fact that they did not make continual announcements on the morning of disembarkation. We never felt rushed and we walked off the ship with our own bags when we were ready. We are looking forward to our next Celebrity cruise! Less
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7324. Great cabin. Quiet hallway. Unobstructed balcony.
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