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A Family Practice
Our family is a "sit at the table together" family. As Lutheran Christians, we own the fact that we are often thought of as the branch of Christians 'prone to excessive singing,' as one Episcopalian friend puts it. And our family is no exception. Rarely a day goes by that we don't join in song at breakfast and dinner, giving thanks to God for good gifts and recalling our connection and duty to those who scrap by with little or nothing. We have small candelabra on the table, filled with four blue candles this time of year. As we light the candles we sing out together our Advent anthem, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." Early in life (by age 5 or so) our children had the verse memorized and considered its singing as synonymous as the arrival of weekly gifts from the Advent Bunny (not a Lutheran innovation, I assure you, but only further evidence of our love of the season and of the grandmother whose work the A.B. is—and you, dear reader, are sworn to secrecy on that).
We love all sorts of versions of the classic hymn setting of the O Antiphons by John Mason Neale. However, lately I've been drawn to versions that are completely fresh but harkens back to the simplicity of the ancient chant forms. An example is the Michigan singer Sufjan Stevens whose version is sparely set with banjo, flute, and a very melancholy voice. These versions influence how we sing the song around the table. For the sake of young children, we've never shifted to working through all the antiphons. However, with teens now around the table with us, I think that will change next year!
Witness of Isaiah
The most obvious background text for the Emanuel antiphon is Isaiah 7:14, "The Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call him Immanuel." While the text in Isaiah is by most accounts difficult to interpret, its use in Matthew's gospel is much less oblique. Matthew writes in 1:23 that "All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means 'God with us')." It was a novel innovation in the history of God that the Holy one would become human, live out the full stretch of living, suffer and die with and for us. Only such suffering and dying could not be the last word for a God whose promise is sure; no, resurrection had to follow as a first installment of the renewal and redemption of all creation.
The deep reason for hope for the renewal of all creation emerges day by day in the singing of the O Antiphons. According to tradition, they are sung in daily prayer, one each day, beginning on December 17. In a wonderful fit of humor and clarity, early Benedictine monks set the antiphons so that if one starts with the last title and takes the first letter of each one - Emmanuel, Rex Gentium, Oriens, Clavis David, Radix Jesse, Adonai, Sapientia – the Latin words ero cras are formed, meaning, "Tomorrow, I will come." And that tomorrow, dear friends, is Christmas eve, the eve of angels and shepherds, of singing Gloria and receiving good news of great joy. May that promise – ero cras – be your hope and promise this Christmas.
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In terms of conference alignment, it�s been a long four years for East Gaston.
Now the Warriors are jumping for joy as they rejoin the Big South Conference with the rest of their Gaston County counterparts.
�It�ll be good for the community. It�ll be good for athletics as a whole. We�re about to have better times at East Gaston,� Warriors football coach Sean Joyce said.
Even if it means tougher competition.
By the looks of a preseason coaches� poll conducted by the Gazette, the Big South plans to give East Gaston a rude welcome on the football field as the Warriors are picked last in the seven-team conference. South Point is projected to win its seventh consecutive conference title, with Forestview and Ashbrook expected to be the top challengers.
Competition aside, members of the Big South are happy to have Gaston County�s largest schools together, which has been the case since 2001 with the exception of East Gaston�s move to the MEGA 7 3A/4A Conference the past four years.
�Hopefully we�ll get good crowds,� Hunter Huss football coach Steve Gardner said. �And when (the players) know kids on the other team, they come in motivated to play.�
(Story continues)
Here are the Big South�s changes from the previous four-year conference alignment:
*East Gaston, Lake Norman Charter and Stuart Cramer enter the Big South, although Stuart Cramer is fielding only a JV football team for the first year.
*Crest and Kings Mountain exit the Big South.
*The league is changing to a 2A/3A split-classification conference. It was all 3A the last four years. The 3A schools are Ashbrook, East Gaston, Forestview, North Gaston and South Point. The 2A schools are Hunter Huss, Lake Norman Charter and Stuart Cramer.
�I think it�ll be good for the communities and the schools,� Stuart Cramer football coach Ben McMillan said. �The games are that much more important with each other.�
Phillip Gardner: 704-869-1843; twitter.com/gazettephil
Player spotlight
Kerrion Moore, Hunter Huss, RB/DB/KR, Sr. � Last season: Big South special teams player of the year. Offseason: A verbal commitment to Duke. This season: Expecting even more big things.
James Passmore, North Gaston, OL, Sr. � The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Passmore has received offers from East Carolina, Coastal Carolina, UNC Charlotte and UNC Pembroke.
Preseason favorite
Who else? South Point has won six consecutive conference titles (not to mention 12 in 14 years) and the Red Raiders look solid again with the return of quarterback Jaquan Brooks, record-setting fullback Tyler Bray, defending conference defensive player of the year Daishon Davis and a budding talent in junior safety Tanner Muse. Forestview and Ashbrook look to be the biggest challengers, but this conference is South Point�s to lose.
Coaches� poll
Rank, school, points
1. South Point 36
2. Forestview 30
3. Ashbrook 27
4. Hunter Huss 20
T-5. Lake Norman Charter 12
T-5. North Gaston 12
7. East Gaston 10
2012 rewind
South Point ran through the Big South undefeated last year, winning its six league contests by an average of 26.8 points. Forestview, Ashbrook and Crest were the toughest opponents as the Red Raiders won those games 35-21, 30-13 and 42-24, respectively. South Point went on to reach the third round of the 3AA state playoffs before suffering its only loss of the season. Ashbrook finished third in the Big South, Forestview fourth and Hunter Huss fifth before each lost in the first round of the playoffs. North Gaston placed seventh behind Kings Mountain, which moved out of the Big South with realignment. Current Big South members East Gaston and Lake Norman Charter belonged to other conferences last year. East Gaston finished fifth in the MEGA 7 3A/4A Conference and missed the playoffs. Lake Norman Charter placed runner-up in the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A Conference (behind eventual 2A state champion East Lincoln) and reached the second round of the 1AA state playoffs.
Coach: Greg Hill, fourth season (16-18)
2012 record: 6-5, 4-2 Big South 3A Conference
Returning starters: 3 offense, 6 defense
The skinny: Ashbrook could hang with the best of them last year and figures to be in the mix again. Tre Brice�s switch from quarterback to wide receiver will be something to watch after he passed for a Gaston County-record 521 yards against Forestview last season.
East Gaston
Coach: Sean Joyce, third season (6-15)
2012 record: 2-8, 2-4 MEGA 7 3A/4A Conference
Returning starters: 9 offense, 4 defense
The skinny: At last, the Warriors move back into the Big South Conference, but it comes at a price as the top-to-bottom competition increases. An offense that was explosive at times returns almost everybody.
Coach: Chris Medlin, seventh season (37-34)
2012 record: 7-5, 3-3 Big South 3A Conference
Returning starters: 6 offense, 9 defense
The skinny: With practically every skill position player back including QB Logan Bradley, the Jaguars plan to score in bunches this fall. Their conference championship hopes might hinge on whether the defense can get stops.
Hunter Huss
Coach: Steve Gardner, 17th season (80-105)
2012 record: 5-7, 2-4 Big South 3A Conference
Returning starters: 7 offense, 8 defense
The skinny: Running back Kerrion Moore is as talented a football player as you�ll find in this league, and the Huskies plan to ride him as far as they can. He�ll have plenty of help as he�s surrounded by 14 other returning starters.
Lake Norman Charter
Coach: Bob McKay, fourth season (17-17)
2012 record: 10-2, 6-1 Southern Piedmont 1A/2A Conference
Returning starters: 5 offense, 6 defense
The skinny: This first-time Big South member is a bit of a mystery to some Gaston County folks, but the Knights are building quite a reputation after beating Lincolnton and placing second in the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A Conference last year. QB Michael Dorsainvil is back for a high-scoring offense.
North Gaston
Coach: Mike Patton, third season (2-18)
2012 record: 1-9, 0-6 Big South 3A Conference
Returning starters: 8 offense, 6 defense
The skinny: The Wildcats are tired of improvement with nothing to show for it. They believe they can win, and it starts with a strong senior class that includes QB Nick Haskin a Division I recruiting target in OL James Passmore.
South Point
Coach: Mickey Lineberger, third season (22-2)
2012 record: 12-1, 6-0 Big South 3A Conference
Returning starters: 6 offense, 7 defense
The skinny: The Big South�s 2012 offensive and defensive players of the year are both back, and they both play for the Red Raiders (FB Tyler Bray and LB Daishon Davis). South Point also has a junior safety (Tanner Muse) who�s already received a handful of major Division I offers. Looks like another strong year in Belmont.

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Features a hand washing symbol with the words Washing facilities underneath in black
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Domaine de Conillieres is a family run wine estate nestled in the green heart of Provence, Var district, between Aix en Provence, Nice and the French Riviera.
We offer 5 fully equipped holiday apartments - Each of them are self catering and can accommodate from 2 to 6 Guests, depending on the one you choose.
Wifi is free, and available in each unit as well as at the pool.
Via small roads through the pine forest you'll arrive at this 250 acre vineyard dating back to the 18th century.
The different buildings have been restored by the family, who lives on the property since 1843 .
The place is well known for its serenity and authenticity, and its magnificent view on the vines, the olive grove and the Sainte-Baume hills which shelter Mary Magdalene holly grotto.
Aix-en-Provence is the nearest big city and can be reached in 35 minutes by car.
Saint-Maximin la Sainte Baume, which is a smaller town, is only 10 minutes away from the property.
We are within a 30 mile radius of the coast and the beaches, the Verdon Canyon , as well as many other well known beauty spots and pretty villages
which make Provence a land of contrast and legend…
Our family is an excellent source of information on what to visit in the surrounding area.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you soon!
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Letter R Afghan, Twin Size, C2C Crochet Pattern
Letter R Afghan, Twin Size, C2C Crochet Pattern
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Pattern also has a page that gives additional measurements and yarn requirements for Sport or Baby #2 yarn using either hook F, G or H - Light Worsted Weight Yarn #3 using either hook F, G or H - Medium Worsted Weight Yarn #4 using either hook G, H or I so you can find the right size for you.
There are also a couple of great video links showing how to use bobbins when doing a corner to corner (C2C) and some suggestions on different borders if you choose to add one.
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HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Finnish researchers found repairing meniscal cartilage in the knee is no more effective than a placebo and about 500,000 U.S. surgeries may be unnecessary.
Adjunct Professor Teppo Jarvinen of the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Central Hospital and Raine Sihvonen of Hatanpaa Hospital in Tampere said the most common diagnosis of the knee that requires treatment is a tear in the meniscus -- the shock-absorbing cartilage of the knee. Most of the treated meniscal tears are degenerative -- caused by aging, not trauma.
The treatment involves the partial removal of the meniscus through keyhole surgery via arthroscopy; a minimally invasive surgical procedure using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope inserted into the joint via a small incision.
The study involved 146 participants, ages 35 to 65. The study participants were randomly assigned to undergo either an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy or placebo surgery where the procedure was simulated.
No one involved in the study -- patients, medical staff or the researchers -- knew if the patient was in the meniscectomy or placebo group.
A year after the procedure, of the patients who underwent the partial meniscectomy, 93 percent would choose the same treatment, while 96 percent of those in the placebo group would choose the same.
"By ceasing the procedures, which have proven ineffective, we would avoid performing 10,000 useless surgeries every year in Finland alone," Sihvonen said. "The corresponding figure for the United States is at least 500,000 surgeries."
The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.


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October 28, 2018, 11:56 pmJohn WallG, Washington Wizards
John Wall scored 18 points on 8-of-20 shooting with three rebounds and five assists in a blowout loss to the Clippers on Sunday.
He also had four steals in this game, but it was not one of Wall's better games as the efficiency was not there for him. To be fair, no one on the Wizards played particularly well so Wall played well compared to the rest of his teammates. He is behind his ADP so far this season and looks slower than normal, but hopefully Wall can improve his play in the next few games.
Fantasy News
October 13, 2019, 11:58 pmDante ExumPG, Utah Jazz
Dante Exum (patellar tendon rehab) is still not ready to roll and will miss the Jazz's preseason game vs. the Kings on Monday.
Exum has been plagued with injuries his whole career, making him hard to trust in fantasy, even in the deepest of leagues.
Source: Jason Anderson on Twitter
October 13, 2019, 10:46 pmShabazz NapierPG, Minnesota Timberwolves
Shabazz Napier put up 11 points with four rebounds and three assists on 4-of-7 shooting in a win over Maccabi Haifa on Sunday.
Napier should have a pretty solid shot at the backup point guard spot, but that will likely not translate into fantasy value in standard leagues. He could have value in points and 3-pointers in deep leagues, but could be left on draft boards otherwise.
October 13, 2019, 10:42 pmJarrett CulverG-F, Minnesota Timberwolves
Jarrett Culver put up 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting in a 131-101 win over Maccabi Haifa on Sunday.
He added three rebounds and four assists to the box score. Culver should have a solid role in the Wolves' rotation, but he might not have fantasy value in standard leagues. He could be a triples and steals specialist in deeper leagues.
October 13, 2019, 10:33 pmTreveon GrahamSF, Minnesota Timberwolves
Treveon Graham played well in a win over Maccabi Haifa as he put up 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting in 12 minutes.
He made both of his attempts from beyond the arc and added two steals . The former Net will likely not have a key role in the Wolves' rotation, so he is not worth drafting in most formats.
October 13, 2019, 10:11 pmMoritz WagnerPF, Washington Wizards
Moritz Wagner did it all in 24 minutes vs. the Bucks, registering 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and one 3-pointer.
Wagner was productive in his last game vs. the Knicks as a starter, but this time he was great coming off the bench. The Wizards are going to lose a lot of games and Wagner will have opportunities to earn himself minutes on this rebuilding roster. After not getting many opportunities during his rookie campaign, keep Wagner in mind as you approach the last rounds of your draft.
October 13, 2019, 10:03 pmRui HachimuraPF, Washington Wizards
Against the Bucks on Sunday, Rui Hachimura produced 10 points (4-of-13 FGs, 1-of-8 FTs), 12 rebounds and three steals.
It was a mixed bag for Hachimura overall. While it is great to see the counting stats, Hachimura would be a real drain on fantasy rosters if he shot this poorly throughout the season. He is still slated for a starting role on the Wizards, and is well worth a late-round flier to see if he can continue to deliver numbers without the inefficient shooting.
October 13, 2019, 9:54 pmThomas BryantC, Washington Wizards
Thomas Bryant had a nice performance on Sunday vs. the Bucks, scoring 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting with five rebounds.
Bryant was also 4-of-8 from 3-point range. It is starting to look like Bryant will easily eclipse his average of 0.5 3-pointers from last year. He did this all in 26 minutes of action, and continues to look like a strong mid-round selection.
October 13, 2019, 9:50 pmIvica ZubacC, Los Angeles Clippers
Ivica Zubac had a solid performance on Sunday with 10 points and eight boards on 3-of-4 shooting in 20 minutes.
Zubac is going to be the starting center this season as the Clippers will bring Montrezl Harrell off the bench again. He added one steal and two blocks to the stat sheet. He should be drafted in the later rounds this season as he could provide value in efficiency, rebounding and blocks.
October 13, 2019, 9:49 pmGeorge HillPG, Milwaukee Bucks
George Hill got the start on Sunday and was relatively quiet with five points, five rebounds and three steals.
With Eric Bledsoe out for the next two to three weeks, Hill should be able to produce late-round value for the first few games of the regular season. If he gets off to a hot start, it is possible Hill could build himself a larger role, but with the talent on this roster that will be a difficult task for the veteran. Hill often finds himself deferring to his teammates, and does not make for a long-term quality fantasy asset in standard leagues.
October 13, 2019, 9:46 pmJerome RobinsonSG, Los Angeles Clippers
Jerome Robinson played 32 minutes in a win over Melbourne United on Sunday and scored 15 points on 4-of-11 shooting.
He will likely not have this big of a role in the regular season, but it was nice to see him show some flashes of offense in this game. He added five rebounds, three assists and two triples to the box score. He can be left on draft boards to start the season as he likely does not have a spot in the Clippers' rotation.


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The American Advertising Awards, formerly the ADDYs, is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries every year in local AAF Club (Ad Club) competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards competition is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.
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A Place to Bury Strangers
Worship - DEAD OCEANS
FILTER Grade: 87%
By Ken Scrudato on June 26, 2012
With parts of the New York music scene having devolved into insufferable twee-ness, there's never been a greater exigency for A Place to Bury Strangers—a band that would sooner draw blood from your ears than tears from your eyes. Indeed, APTBS have never been shy about the business of sonic terror. But their newest, the relentlessly brilliant Worship, seems designed to drive the listening public violently to their knees. Opener "Alone," with its grisly explosions and writhing beat, is an instant assault on all the senses and sensibilities. But "Mind Control," with its nasty fuzz-scuzz guitars and pitiless speed, as well as the title track's death-march stomp, take this attack yet further still. There are some chillingly gothic moments ("Fear" recalling the desolate, threatening soundscapes of The Cure's Pornography), but this is mostly the aural spawn of the likes of Killing Joke and The Jesus and Mary Chain, APTBS veritably matching the latter's way with a ravishing melody. If the modern world is, as social theorist George Steiner once put it, "a culture inebriated by noise," then Worship is a case and a half of pure-grain-fucking-alcohol. Bottoms up.


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This is my first anniversary prize for my blog giveaway, everything in the top photograph is the first prize and the contents in the second photograph is the second prize.
There is a third prize of 6 fimo clay pins of various colours, unfortunately I did not take a photo of the pins but they are similar to the ones in the photo's. (Both photo's are clickable for a close up view) I cannot believe it is 12 months since I first started blogging, what a journey it has been, I remember how nervous I was about posting my first picture thinking would anyone comment, would anyone like visiting my blog, would anyone return? Thankfully I did get some lovely comments and many of you have visited me often, I have made many friends who have the same passion for cross stitch and other crafts as I do, and I thank you all for your friendship.
In particular, I remember looking at blogs with blog awards wondering how people got them, I was so thrilled when I received one of my first awards from Lizzy ( A Stitching Faery's Rambling Under the Willow Tree ). Then there was Cindy F, what a thrill it was to meet Cindy, she has made me laugh so much over the last month's, her emails are sooooo funny, in fact my husband always says " Oh I see you must have got an email from Cindy"!
I was thrilled to be chosen for PIF gift from Andrea ( The Craft Room ) and I can still remember the excitement of receiving that gorgeous pinkeep that Andrea made, it is proudly displayed where I can see it everyday. I was also involved in three personal exchanges with Jill, Mylene and Jennifer and I received some beautiful stitching from these ladies, it sure made me look forward to the post arriving each day.
There are so many people I could mention but I would be here all night, however I would like to thankyou all for visiting my blog and I hope you enjoy looking at the photo's of my first anniversary gifts.
The first prize is:
Box decorated with my own cross stitch design
(the free pattern will be available to download when I return from my holidays)
Coffee pot and cup
Coffee pot and cup
Rose pins
Heart shaped ornament with Swarovski crystal trim
Scissor fob with Swarovski crystals stitched 1 over 1
The second prize is :
Pink felt pin cushion trimmed with shocking pink ribbon and Swarovski crystal
3 rose pins
Pink and white coffee pot
Third prize is :
6 rose pins hand made by me using fimo clay
The cross stitch patterns are freebies :
Heart shaped ornament design can be found on Zoes blog here
Scissor fob pattern can be found on Joei's blog here
The pin cushion is my own design.
Good luck everyone!


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Let's be honest here, as human beings, it's pretty easy to dismiss anything that doesn't conform to the masses. In the case of Marin bicycles, and more specifically the Wolf Ridge 6.7 tested here, the uniqueness in question stems from none other than the Jon Whyte designed Quad-Link suspension platform. We'll come right out and admit it; in this day of minimalist-looking linkages coupled to swoopy and curved frame spars, the complex and busy looking Marin earned its shares of gawkers, rubber-necks, and naysayers. The downtube features a nice bend as per the current trend and the swingarm is gorgeously arced and formed leaving only the Quad-Link 2.0 as the prime suspect for the prying eyes. If there's one thing the crew of MBT can relate to, it's the old saying that one should never judge a book by its cover. In that line of thinking, it's equally foolish to judge a mountain bike by its linkage.
Our Wolf Ridge reads like a typical trail ensemble with a slight lean toward the aggressive side of things. Squish duties were handled by a RockShox Pike air sprung fork (U-Turn equipped) in the front and a Fox Racing Shox RP23 in the rear. Travel numbers came in at 5 and a ½ inches on both sides. Drivetrain components were a hodgepodge of various bits: Shimano LX group shifters and XT derailleur, SRAM PG-970 Cassette, and FSA Gap MegaExo cranks. Syncross DP25 Double Wall rims came wrapped in Kenda Nevegal (2.35") rubber. Brakes and levers are all Hayes Stroker Trail series.
All told our aluminum size medium bike weighed in at 35.1 pounds (with pedals) and would set an interested buyer back $2950.
The Walk Around
Even before the complexity of the Quad-Link 2.0 cluster enters the equation, Marin bikes have a unique and easily identifiable style all their own. The Wolf Ridge is no exception and the black and white motif example that we rode was living proof.
As far as the linkage itself is concerned, don't be intimidated by what is essentially a four-bar design with a little added ingenuity applied for good measure. Let us try to cut through the technical mumbo-jumbo the dealer likes to spread on thick in effort to express the system in simple English. As the wheel encounters terrain imperfections (small rocks, sticks, roots, etc.) the Quad-Link 2.0 is designed to allow for backward motion of the wheel as it slips into its travel. Now think about that for a moment. Not only does the real wheel move up in response but backward as well. Of course, if chains were made of silly putty instead of metal links, the ideal situation would be to allow the wheel to continue on rearward to remove any sense of a square edge hit or smack associated with clawing over an obstruction.
But this is the real world and eventually a rearward moving wheel is going to run out of slack due to chain tension. In the case of the Wolf Ridge, this happens about a third of the way through its travel. Here the linkage takes over by shifting the path of the wheel back onto one in which the bike's wheelbase is no longer affected (in other words: no further chain growth). But what about the initial tension already caused by the motion in the first place? We're glad you asked. This tension works to the bikes advantage by slowing down movement of the shock since, after all, to pass through a third of the available travel most likely means a big hit. Now, at the steeper part of the curve, the amount of shock travel to wheel movement increases. Say what? This keeps you from blowing through the entire stroke the way you clearly swallowed up your first 1/3. Think stiffer as you progress/ stiffest just before bottoming out. See, we told you it was simple!
The Ride
From the saddle, the Wolf Ridge feels a bit more downhill in orientation than it does XC or even all mountain. How so? A slack head angle (66.5 degrees) mated to a short (50mm) stem makes the bike feel rather stretched out with the rider sitting fairly upright. Getting a leg up on the pedals, however, assures the rider that this rig is far lighter than a true shuttle-runner with steady building acceleration. The Wolf Ridge works best under a rider who builds momentum into a steady-head of steam (no XC spurt-on power here). Once the speeds start increasing (be it either due to leg power or gravity's assistance on a descent) the Wolf Ridge begins to demonstrate its true personality. We found the bike flowed really well in these situations thanks mostly to that slack head angle we mentioned above. The Wolf Ridge rider doesn't snap the bike around corners or switchbacks so much as he suggests its lines through steady leverage at the bars.
Don't worry about the rutted chop that doesn't appear until half way around the switchback, the Pike (especially in full travel mode) and RP23 work quite harmoniously with the chassis to keep the Marin planted firmly in its line. We expected some clatter (or at least some clunking) out of the Quad-Link 2.0 setup but never did any such annoyance reveal itself, even in the rock gardens!
Braking from the Hayes Stroker Trail units was quite up to the task as well on the flats and certainly on the trails. However, their smooth modulation and firm grip tends to loosen up a bit on really steep descents or high-speed sections (when some would say you need them most). We learned fairly early on to brake a few seconds earlier than we're accustomed on similarly spec'ed bikes.
Complaint Department
As much as we would liked to have been able to sweet talk our way all the way through this report, the truth is the Marin Wolf Ridge exhibited a few issues during our short time spent with the bike. The first of which comes in the form of the dreaded "b-word". Hard sprints, out of the saddle efforts, any road riding, and aggressive climbing will cause some pedal bob. Keep in mind this is far from the bob of yesteryear whereby pedal power was sucked up on its way to the real wheel- this is more like rhythmic movement. The good news is that it can be cured by activating the little ProPedal lever on the RP23 to firm things up back there. Yes we know we've been spoiled by linkage designs that do their best to obsolete the shock's own platform damping circuit of late.
Which leads directly to our second complaint: The rather obtrusive shock cradle does make simple tuning of the shock's plethora of switches, knobs, and levers much more difficult than it has to be. On the Marin, reaching down to flip ProPedal lever off is not an in-saddle affair but rather a come to a complete stop, dismount, and take an interior stab situation.
Finally, and again relating to the linkage configuration, have your knee pads handy even if you don't consider yourself the type of rider who requires them. Two of our testers came back with skinned knees thanks to the linkage bolts.
It's easy to get into the line of thinking that the Marin Wolf Ridge is not a do-it-all bike for just about any type of rider, but then again nobody ever said it was supposed to be. Instead what Marin has created is a confident descender that is only a few component swaps away from being able to hang with true downhill-specific hardware. But unlike the sap on the downhill rig, a ski lift isn't mandatory to get this bike back up the mountain.
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The salad bowl belongs to the Human collection: the result of the partnership between the French designer Bruno Moretti and Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy. This partnership stems from their joint passion for research, quality materials and harmonious presentation. The salad bowl represents an algebraic curve that resembles a flattened-out leaf or a heart. Elegant lines that open out generously towards the exterior make it possible to arrange and present every recipe while respecting the texture and fragility of the ingredients. It's volume allows to mix the ingredients nicely and carefully.
A graduate of the école nationale supérieure d'art (Higher National School of Art) in Dijon in 1985, Moretti founds the 18 Août with Fabrice Berrux and Pascal Oriol in 1987. Bruno Moretti has been working on projects in the field of design and interior architecture. A large number of his works concern "tableware": fruit bowls, trays, cutlery, kitchen utensils, having features in major exhibitions; some of his pieces were entered into the collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris. His meeting with Guy Savoy in 2012, marks the beginning of a new field of experimentation in table design. This relationship, both friendly and professional, leads to the development of several projects which take a different look at our relationship to objects and culinary habits. With Guy Savoy, Bruno Moretti proceeds with designing a set of "table art" products for the chef's new Paris restaurant at the Hôtel de la Monnaie de Paris, which opened in 2015.


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As the calendar turns to October and its colder weather, college football is about to heat up the gridiron with a spectacular weekend of action.
The tune-up period is over for some of the nation's top teams and it's not a stretch to say that there could be a couple of clear cut conference champion frontrunners in place by Sunday morning. Here's a primer on the big games:
#1 Alabama vs. #7 Florida - The centerpiece of the weekend matches up the last two BCS champions in front of what is sure to be a rabid crowd down in Tuscaloosa. The game, originally slated for a 3:30 p.m. start, has been moved to 8 p.m. to achieve maximum viewership. Ever since Nick Saban and Urban Meyer have taken over the Tide and Gators respectively, these games have turned into titanic struggles and it's not lost on Florida that Heisman winner Mark Ingram and his teammates killed the Gators shot at back to back SEC and BCS titles by whipping them in Atlanta last December. Alabama brings an 18 game win streak into the contest, but a loss won't doom either squad from winning their divisions in the SEC. Still, the psychological edge could go to the winner should they meet again this season. (8:00 p.m. CBS)
#4 Oregon vs. #9 Stanford - Yes, that's correct. There are two Pac-10 teams in the top ten and neither is called USC. This game will be a contrast in styles as the Ducks offense plays like a fastbreaking basketball team on grass and the upstart Cardinal employ a more methodical style. Think Nolan Richardson's Arkansas "40 minutes of hell" teams vs. Pete Carril's "Princeton offense." But Stanford can move the ball as well behind the talents of its Heisman-caliber quarterback, Andrew Luck. The two teams combined for 93 points last year. This year's edition in Autzen Stadium could top that. (8:00 p.m. ABC)
#8 Oklahoma vs. #21 Texas - The Red River Rivalry lost some of its luster when the Longhorns got smoked by UCLA in Austin last weekend. Still, this is one of college football's marquee matchups and the winner will be in good position to snag the Big XII's BCS bid. Neither squad is as overpowering as they have been in recent years, but both teams still have plenty of talent and Texas' Mack Brown can even his head to head matchup with O.U.'s Bob Stoops with a win this weekend. (3:30 p.m. ABC)
Two Big Ten clashes are also worth checking out, the first being #11 Wisconsin taking on #24 Michigan State. This is a major contest for Michigan State as a win would put them in excellent position to make a run at the Big Ten title. Due to the conference's unbalanced schedule, MSU doesn't play #2 Ohio State this year. Should the Trojans win, they play archrival Michigan next week in a game that could determine who heads to the Rose Bowl. A Wisconsin win sets them up for a major showdown against the Buckeyes on October 16. (3:30 p.m., ABC)
The other matchup pairs #17 Iowa against #22 Penn State. Both teams are coming off big, recent out of conference losses (Iowa to Arizona; Penn St to Alabama), but each can still play themselves into a BCS bid. Iowa stars a murderer's row that features PSU, Michigan, Wisconsin and Michigan State on consecutive weeks before a late November date with Ohio State and the Nittany Lions still play Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State. It's not an easy road for either team, but the winner of this game can help its post-season chances considerably. (8:05 p.m, ABC)
Selected Reading: ESPN, Sportsline, CNNSI


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Customized plans When you seek the services of a professional company for controlling the pest in your house, they might be able to give you a customized plan that is appropriate for the special pests in your residence. When you pick an expert company, you might be able to devote your valuable time on more important things rather than dealing with harmful chemicals. When you compare house inspection businesses, make certain to do not judge everything by the cost.


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Many plants that do well in rock gardens originally come from places with extreme growing conditions such as deserts or the rocky slopes of mountains. Most have tight foliage, low profiles and deep tap roots to keep from blowing away when the wind blows. But generally in those difficult locations, pollinators are few and far between.
In order to attract them, these plants favor big flowers (in relation to the size of the plants), bright colors and strong scents. "Hey, it's me! Come visit!" they seem to be saying with their floral displays. And those flowers also attract gardeners who are willing to tend them, pull weeds and build soils to their particular needs.
I recently visited Lisa Palmer and Dan Drew in Plainfield, NH where they have a splendid rock garden. In fact, Lisa is so avid a rock gardener that she was one of just 5 Americans who attended the Second International Rock Garden Society's meetings in Czech Republic this May.
I asked Lisa what is critical for success with a rock garden. Without pausing to think, she said, "Perfect drainage." Rich soil and lots of compost? Save it for the veggies. Good rock gardens are made with sandy soil and very little organic matter.
Seventeen years ago Lisa and Dan started a rock garden after they had an artesian well drilled which provided them with plenty of sand and ground rock. Dan enjoys hard physical labor, so he agreed to dig out the existing soil in the area where the rock garden was planned and spread the sandy, gravelly mess.
Dan dug out 18 inches of soil, replacing it with coarse sand and gravel. He also moved some good–sized river stones up to the garden, which gave it some "bones" to work with. Their subsoil was well drained and somewhat sandy, which was good for a rock garden. Lisa explained that you must work with what you have. If you have a heavy clay soil and live in a low place, you can't easily create a rock garden.
Many of the plants in the rock garden of Dan and Lisa are related to plants I know, but not species I can grow in my rich garden soil. They have a number of kinds of daphne including rose daphne (Dapne cneorum) and a lovely hybrid in bloom right now, Daphne x schlyteri. This is an evergreen daphne that grows to just 8 to 12 inches tall and roughly twice as wide – much smaller than the daphne I grow. The leaves are narrow and dark green; they grow out from each stem like spokes on a series of increasingly large wheels. The flowers are small, pink and highly fragrant.
Dwarf conifers are the backbone of many rock gardens as they are slow growing and are as beautiful in winter as they are in summer – and perhaps more so, as they contrast nicely against the snow. One that Lisa and Dan use effectively is hinoki cypress, also called hinoki falsecypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana').Whenever you see "Nana" in a scientific name ti means that the plant stays small – just like my grandmother, who we called Nana.
Hinoki cypress reminds me of a something from the sea, perhaps a type of coral or seaweed. Its dark green foliage forms twisting fan-shaped little branches in dense tiered layers. It is hardy to Zone 4 – if it has the proper growing conditions: moist, well drained soil. It can grow to a foot or two tall and up to three feet wide. I've tried growing it without success – I somehow can't plant something and not give it compost.
Gentians are good rock garden plants. I grow a nice fall blooming gentian, one called Gentiana makinoi 'Marsha' which blooms in ordinary garden soil with sky-blue flowers in September. Blooming now in their rock garden is one called star gentian (Gentiana cruciata.) In the spring they have others called Gentiana acaulis and Gentiana vern – plants that Lisa consider the gems of the genus. Both have wonderful blue flowers.
Cactus does well in rock gardens, some surviving in Zone 4 (with winter temperatures dropping to minus 30 degrees F on occasion). Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) grows well for Lisa and Dan, spreading to form small colonies. Sedums and hens and chicks also do well.
Lewisia is another genus of rock garden plant they like. Originally observed in 1806 by Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, it needs very fast drainage to avoid rotting the root (which is edible, though since the common name of Lewisia is "bitterroot", it is not likely to grace my table). The rosette –shaped flowers come in a variety of cheerful colors.
Maintaining a rock garden is a labor of love. Common weeds can choke out or overcome some rock garden plants unless you keep after them. Dan told me that he mulches most areas with pea stone (3/8 inch smooth gravel). It gets very hot in summer, effectively burning off young weeds. Still, I'm not ready to commit to creating and maintaining a rock garden. Well maybe … after I retire.
Henry Homeyer is a gardening consultant, public speaker and the author of 4 gardening books. His web site is www.Gardening-Guy.com. He lives in Cornish Flat, NH.


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Rockledge, FL -Health First Health Plans opens its new Vero Beach office on October 1, 2012, to serve residents of Indian River County. The health plan, which is headquartered in Rockledge, has served Brevard County and Sebastian in Indian River County since 1996.
"Health First Health Plans has been serving the Sebastian area for more than 15 years, so we look forward to the opportunity to introduce our Medicare Advantage plans to the rest of Indian River County," said Margaret Haney, President/CEO of Health First Health Plans.
Located at 2040 Treasure Coast Plaza in Vero Beach, Health First Health Plans' new Indian River County office will be open for sales and customer service weekdays from 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturdays by appointment. Customer Service representatives are also available by phone at 1-800-716-7737 or TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 weekdays from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturdays 8 am to noon.
For more information about Health First Health Plans, visit www.HealthFirstHealthPlans.org or call 1-800-716-7737.
Licensed agents interested in selling commercial group plans are welcome to contact Health First Health Plans online or by phone for information about becoming appointed.
About Health First Health Plans: Health First Health Plans has consistently earned "Excellent" Accreditation status, the highest available from the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) since 2006. NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality. For more information visit www.NCQA.org. Health First Health Plans also earned 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Plan Rating in 2012. Plan performance Star Ratings are assessed each year and may change from one year to the next. Health First Health Plans is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. For more information about star ratings, visit www.Medicare.gov.


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US spy boss pushes for unified cyber-command center
Partnership to protect civilian networks
The US military wants to create a unified digital command center in Maryland as part of a push to reorganize its offensive and defensive cyber operations.
The center would be located at the Army's Fort Meade and would be a sub-unit of the US Strategic Command, Lieutenant General Keith Alexander, director of the National Security Agency, told a House Armed Services subcommittee on Tuesday. Its mission would be to protect the US military computers by blending offensive and defensive capabilities of the Pentagon and the NSA.
The ultra-secretive NSA has come under fire over the past few weeks for comments by the Obama administration's top intelligence official that the agency should become the lead agency in protecting the country's power grids and other critical infrastructure.
Alexander has since taken pains to assure critics that his agency doesn't want to run or operate civilian networks. On Tuesday, he renewed those efforts, saying the NSA wanted only to use its expertise to provide technical support to the Department of Homeland Security.
"So if we develop something we're going to use for the Defense Department, it makes no sense for [DHS] to develop the same thing," he told The Washington Post.
Perhaps, but as the article goes on to explain, such a partnership would be fraught with ethical and national security questions. What, for instance, should the NSA do if it discovers particularly malicious code in the wild? Sharing it with private industry would help protect US infrastructure, but it could also strengthen the hands of adversaries.
Alexander's larger point remains well taken: Cyber security training in the US forces is inadequate and needs to be improved. His comments come as the White House prepares to release results of a 60-day review of cybersecurity recommendations made to the Obama administration. Additional coverage of Alexander's remarks are here and here. ®
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General Motors' Chevrolet Extends, Expands Deal With Manchester United
By Barry Janoff
July 30, 2012: While the world has its collective eyes on London and the 2012 Summer Olympics, General Motors continues its march into British soccer.
The U.S.-based automaker unveiled an extension to its recently signed deal between its Chevrolet division and Manchester United by nabbing one of the most coveted on-field spots in sports marketing: a seven-year pact to become the club's jersey-front sponsor beginning with the 2014-15 English Premier League season.
The news comes less than two months after Chevrolet signed a five-year deal to become Manchester United's global official auto partner, which already has launched. It also comes a week after Chevrolet signed a separate four-year pact to become the official car sponsor for Liverpool FC, also in the EPL.
And it happened a day after Joel Ewanick, GM's CEO since 2010, parted ways with the company, either via resignation or having been fired, according to various reports.
Chevrolet will replace current jersey sponsor Aon insurance, whose alliance with the club began with 2010-11 season. The auto brand be the fifth jersey sponsor in Manchester United's 134-year history.
"This is a fantastic, long-term deal for the club. We have been partners with Chevrolet for only six weeks, but already they have produced some fantastic ideas that will benefit both the partnership and our 659 million followers around the world," Richard Arnold, Manchester United's commercial director, said in a statement. "They are a key partner on our current tour [in the U.S.] and I know they have enjoyed experiencing the buzz generated by our fanatical support and the sell-out crowds in South Africa, China, and Europe."
"This relationship is about connecting our brand with the deep-seated emotion that surrounds the team everywhere it goes."
According to Alan Batey, vp for GM North America U.S. sales and service, "This relationship is about connecting our brand with the deep-seated emotion that surrounds the team everywhere it goes. When you consider the core values of Chevrolet, our passionate customers around the world, and our rich 100-year history, the partnership with Manchester United is a perfect fit. And, to be only the fifth name on the iconic red jersey is a genuine honor. We very much look forward to the road ahead and the opportunities we have in partnering with such a legendary club."
The franchise came under controlling interest of Malcolm Glazer in 2005, who also is majority owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Manchester United's other marketing partners include Nike, DHL, Turkish Airlines, Thomas Cook, Smirnoff, Singha beer and Epson office equipment.
U.S.-based Delta Air Line recently signed a multi-year alliance with Chelsea FC of the EPL.
"It is a great thrill for those of us who work with partners all year round when an existing partner steps up to being one of our principal partners," added Arnold. "This commitment to United and its fans will bring real benefits to everyone who cares about the club."
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If you've tuned in to Univision and caught a glimpse of a telenovela in the last five years or so, chances are you've seen Mexican actress Tanya Vazquez on screen. The stunning 34-year-old has been working steadily on a bunch of Televisa soaps that end up on the American broadcasting channel. Today, you'll get a chance to see more of her, thanks to a recent pictorial she did for Revista H.
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Magnetic Dreams Animation Studio is a computer animation studio which has produced several inserts and sequences for Sesame Street and related productions.
- Sesame Street
- Traction Jackson (recurring segment)
- The Twiddlebugs (animated segments)
- Salty and Pierre (recurring segment)
- Season 38 opening
- Episode 4135 (giant squid)
- Episode 4161 (Giant Boulder)
- Episode 4165 (Fireflies)
- Episode 4183 ("I'm the Letter T")
- Super Grover 2.0
- Elmo the Musical
- Cookie's Crumby Pictures
- "I Need a Word"
- Elmo Visits the Doctor ("Bandaids" segment)
- Elmo's Potty Time (King Kong segment)
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (Rhubarb, Christmas Carole, and Sam the Super Automated Ghost of Christmas Future)
- Kids' Favorite Country Songs ("Froggy Went A Courtin'")
- Elmo's Christmas Countdown
- Abby in Wonderland
- Abby's Flying Fairy School ("Hay Song" in "The Cinderella Challenge" episode and "Tooth Fairy ATM" in "Tooth Fairy Test")
- Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey (Digital Arts and Animation)
- Elmo's Alphabet Challenge
- Muppet performer Rickey Boyd is creative director for the studio, having joined in 2000. Boyd used his relationship with fellow performer Kevin Clash to connect the studio with Sesame Street.[1]
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QuickScores is a simple Windows Phone app that delivers scores for six major sporting leagues. QuickScores doesn't have many bells and whistles but if you're looking for a quick and easy way to check scores, it might be worth a try.
QuickScores provides scores and game times for:
- The National Football League
- Major League Baseball
- The National Basketball Association
- The National Hockey League
- NCAA Football
- NCAA Basketball
If a game is in progress, QuickScores will display the score and if the game hasn't started the app will show game time. Teams can be searched by keyword and there is a manual refresh button on each league's page. The search feature really comes in handy with sports leagues that have a healthier number of games, NCAA Basketball for instance.
The downside to the app is that you can't pin separate leagues or individual teams to your Start Screen for quicker scores. Not sure if it's possible but a live tile for an individual sports league that rotates through the various scores would be nice.
As is, QuickScores is a nice, simple Windows Phone app to let your quickly check scores on the go. QuickScores is a free, ad-supported app for your Windows Phone and you can find it here in the Windows Phone Store.


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Kia Picanto
Model features
- Passengers: 4
- Doors: 5
- Large baggages: 1
- Gearbox: Manual
- Air-condition
- Airbag
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Radio/CD
Our prices include
- Full insurrance packagePackage includes: Full Damage Waiver (FDW), Collision Damage Waiver Insurance (CDW), Third Party Insurance (TPI), Theft protection, Fire insurance, Personal liability insurance, Liability insurance
- Child or infant seatThe first child or infant seat is provided for free
- All taxes and VATOur prices are final and includes all taxes and VAT
- Free road mapWith each rental we provide you for free a road map
- Unlimited mileageUnlimited mileage with no additional charge
- 24h road assistanceWe provide our customers with free 24-hour road assistance
Terms and conditions
Collision Damage Waiver Insurance (CDW)
You are covered against damages caused from Third Parties. Also, all vehicles are subject to liability and fully comprehensive automobile and property damage insurance (for third parties, up to 1.000.000 euro for persons and up to 1.000.000 euro for damaged properties).
Full Damage Waiver Insurance (FDW)
With FDW you are fully relieved from the responsibility for any damage on the body of the car. FDW Insurance also covers damages caused in an event of fire, of glass and/or window break, repairable tyres, and repairable engine damages.
Theft Protection (TPC)
In case the car is stolen, you are relieved from the responsibility.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
In case of an accident, all passengers are covered for bodily injuries or death.
Free Kilometers
With Best Hellenic you are not charged for any kilometers driven.
Free Cancellation
You can cancel with no penalty up to 3 days before your rental begins for the Low Season, or up to 7 days for the High Season. In any other case (late cancellation/non-show) your deposit is not refundable.
Additional Driver
Each additional driver will cost 3 EUR per day, for a maximum of 3 additional drivers per car.
Our prices include 24% VAT.
24 hours Road Service all over Crete
A 24/7 road assistance and service is provided all over the island.
Free Baby or Child Seat
The first seat for the young members of your family is free of charge. For each additional Baby/Child Seat a fee of 2,00 €/seat/day will be paid upon arrival. Child age and/or weight information is necessary, so we can provide the appropriate seat.
Delivery and Collection of the vehicle
We deliver and collect vehicles anywhere in Crete, including Airports, Ports and Hotels. Please note that delivery and/or collection in some areas have an additional fee. We kindly ask you to contact us first.
How we will meet you?
If you arrive by plane, our employees will wait for you at the meeting point (customs exit – just outside the arrivals hall), with a banner bearing your name as well as our company's name.
In case you arrive by boat in Heraklion Port, our representative will meet you in front of the Passenger Terminal, with a banner bearing your name as well as our company's name.
In case you have any trouble meeting with our staff, just call ✆ +30 2810 330 636 .
No additional charges on flight delays
We keep track of all changes that might occur in flight or boat arrivals, and we will be waiting to deliver you the car, even if your flight's/boat's arrival is delayed.
Cleaning and maintenance
All our vehicles are controlled prior to delivery, so you can be sure to collect a perfectly maintained and cleaned car.
Road Map of Crete / GPS Sat Nav
A fully detailed Road Map of Crete is provided free of charge for all rentals. In case you need a GPS Sat Nav unit, an supplement of 5 €/day will be charged, payable upon arrival.
Stay connected at all times during your vacation in Crete with our Mobile Wifi service!
We will provide you with a Mobile Wifi Router, a charger, an adaptor, and a SIM card. The rental cost for is 6,00€/day (limit 1 GB per day) for the duration of your car rental, for all groups where the service is not included. Please note that if your GB limit is not used, the remaining MB can not be transferred to the next day. In case any part or all the equipment is lost or damaged in any way, a fee of 60,00€ will be charged.
Car hire Crete Terms & Conditions
All drivers must be a minimum of 23 years of age for car groups A, B, C and 25 years minimum for all other groups.
All authorized drivers are covered against damages from Fire to the rented vehicle, and Liability Insurance to Third Party death, injury, and property. Coverages are subject to General Terms of Best Hellenic's insurance contract with its Insurer.
In the unfortunate event of an accident you should contact us immediately and sign an accident report from our Insurance Company. Without this report the renter is responsible in full for the repairs. With this report the renter is fully covered for damages caused on his vehicle (see exceptions). No unauthorized repairs should be made.
The insurance is valid and cover you only for the period booked and indicated on the Rental Agreement. Please call us in order to amend your Rental Agreement. An extra fee may apply, in accordance with section RENTAL DURATION.
Exceptions to Insurance Coverage:
- For negligent or drunk driving, driving under influence of drugs or on unauthorized roads, non-asphalt roads, driving to prohibited areas/countries, obvious acts of disregards to the vehicle. In these cases, the renter will be responsible for the full amount of the repairs.
- For accidents caused by a Driver not declared in the Rental Agreement.
- For damages caused in the interior, in the cabin, and the roof of the car, and/or damages caused by negligence and disuse of the car.
- Theft Protection Insurance will not cover personal items.
- Theft Protection Insurance is not valid in case of renter's negligence or culpability (e.g. car keys left on car's ignition).
- Wheels and underside are not covered in case of off road and negligent driving.
- In case you ferry the car off the island of Crete.
- DRIVER'S LICENSE: Drivers must have a valid license held for at least one year. An International Driving License is required by Greek Law for all renters that are not citizens of the European Community or who do not have a European Drivers permit. Driving License in characters not readable in English or Greek must be accompanied by an International Driving License.
- PASSPORT or ID CARD
ATTENTION: The original documents are necessary upon delivery. Photos and/or photocopies of the Driver's License, Identity Card or Passport are not accepted, and we will be forced to cancel your reservation at your expense in case no original travel documents are provided.
All tickets and appended administrative sanctions resulting from any violation of the Greek Traffic law during rental period, are borne solely by the renter. Even if any administrative sanction is not disclosed to our company by the end of the rental period (contract), the violation will be charged to the renter.
With Best Hellenic you have 2 options upon delivery:
Option 1: The vehicle is delivered with a certain amount of fuel (always marked on the car rental agreement), and the renter has to return the vehicle with the same level of petrol. In case your arrival is during the night (out of office hours), your vehicle will be delivered with at least half tank of petrol, so you will have be enough to drive anywhere in the island. In any case, our representative will be happy to guide you to the nearest petrol station.
Option 2: The renter is charged in advance for the cost of a full tank of fuel and the vehicle is delivered as such. Please note that this fee is non-refundable, so the car should then be returned with the tank as empty as possible.
Minimum rental period is 1 day. Up to one (1) hour delay in return is free of charge. The next 3 hours will be charged at 10 € per hour. For delay of 4 or more hours, one day rate will be charged.
All rates include 24% Value Added Tax.
For the majority of destinations listed on our online system there are no extra charges for deliveries and/or collections. For locations in which an extra delivery/collection fee applies, it is already calculated through our online reservation system. Feel free to contact us for more information. After-hours delivery and collections (22:00 – 07:00) are subject to a 20,00 € charge, also calculated through our online reservation system.
All Insurance coverages are cancelled if the vehicle is ferried outside Crete and the renter will be held responsible for any damages caused.
All cars are available for one-way rentals, provided that such arrangement is made through our online reservation system or a phone reservation and confirmed on the rental agreement. An extra charge may apply, please contact us (see also section DELIVERY AND COLLECTION).
Just inform us about the age and weight of your little member(s) of the family so we can provide the suitable type of seat. One piece is offered Free of Charge. Each extra seat will cost you 2,00 € per day, payable upon arrival. Please note that the extra cost of baby seats IS NOT calculated through our online reservation system.
In cases of overbooking, we reserve the right to provide a similar car model of the same Group and/or to upgrade you to a higher Group without extra charge.


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Austin Bike Zoo combines theater and pedal-powered contraptions
Austin Bike Zoo combines theater and pedal-powered contraptions
By Pamela LeBlanc
American-Statesman Staff
An 80-foot rattlesnake. A towering, lime-green praying mantis. Huge butterflies with organza wings.
Even the creators of these bizarre contraptions don't know what to call them.
"Bike puppets? Zoo creatures?" Jeremy Rosen suggests helpfully.
He's sitting in the yard of a funky old home off Red River Street, where the biggest of the Austin Bike Zoo's pedal-powered creations reside. A passing motorist gawks at the sight of the animals, especially the snake, with its six bicycle seats and eyes made of traffic light lenses.
Most of the creatures are built on sturdy, modified work trikes salvaged from the floor of a GM automobile factory. Others are based on pint-sized, nimble BMX bikes.
They're rideable art — gliding, rolling sculptures that beckon you aboard for a trip. But the ever-evolving stable is more realistic than cartoonish, and many of the bikes are based on specific species: A pink-spotted hawkmoth or a monarch butterfly, not just generic bugs.
"My favorite art is stuff that models nature," says Sachi Decou, 31, who combines her background in theater and biking through the Austin Bike Zoo venture, wrapping huge metal frames in fabric and using mostly recycled materials to fashion the menagerie. "If you look at nature, they're often the cleanest, simplest lines. They work very well for structure."
Rosen and DeCou started the Austin Bike Zoo about four years ago. Today, it is a nonprofit organization and receives about $7,000 in grant money from Austin Community Foundation. The Bike Zoo provides educational programs at area schools and works with the Austin Yellow Bike Project and the Austin Cycling Association to teach cycling and puppetry to area youth. About 10 people run the program, but dozens of artists, bike builders and teachers pitch in, building bikes, preparing performances and encouraging people to get out of their cars and ride bikes.
It helps that one of the Austin Bike Zoo's collaborators, Juan Martinez, has researched insects for other graphic art projects. "He has a lovely sense of translation from two- to three-dimensions," DeCou says.
Rosen, 40, grew up tinkering. Now he thinks of himself as a zoo keeper as much as a bike builder. "It's become a large part of my identity," he says.
Austin Bike Zoo unveiled its first creations four years ago at the First Night Austin 2005 street festival on New Year's Eve . The brood has since grown to a dozen creations that wander the grounds of local fairs, star in bicycle-based performances and can be rented for riding during private parties or corporate events.
More than a thousand people have ridden the rattlesnake bike, built for about $2,000 with a cache of salvaged treasures, since it debuted in 2007. The Austin Bike Zoo crew once pedaled it all the way from downtown Austin to the Travis County Exposition Center near Lake Walter E. Long. "Pretty much everybody — unless they are dead — loves it," Rosen says.
"So much of this stuff we do, it takes people to a different place," DeCou says, showing off another of the group's works of art — a furry, over-sized bat with whiskers made from the cord of a Weed Eater. "It's so fun to watch people's eyes get really big."


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Another object for the table conceived by the English designer Jasper Morrison. It is in perfect minimalist fine tuning with the series of stainless steel bowls by the same author.
Born in London in 1959, he studied design at Royal College of Art and at the HdK in Berlin. Editor of the Design Year Book 1999 with a passion for the history of design, Morrison designs for Cappellini, Vitra, Magis, Flos, Rosenthal and Sony.