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What do you all think of the UK urban legend of Spring Heeled Jack? There have been many reports of this terrifying entity over the years, enough to make you think that maybe there really was some truth in the story.
Spring Heeled Jack, UK Urban Legend
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Posted 23 December 2013 - 03:48 AM
spring heeled jack was from the late victorian period he was said to be able to bound over high brick walls and would terrorize people by suddenly appearing in front of them down allyways, and they would run away in panic. There was a comic made about him in latter years. In 1969 during the moon landings old people from England noticed that the men on the moon looked a lot like spring heeled jack as they could "bounce" big distances due to the lack of strong gravity. Is it possible that Jack was an alien that had crashed on planet earth, and the reason he could jump such distances was that he came from a planet with stronger gravity than our own? Perhaps he was just trying to make contact in desperation. If so he probably had a very sad time of it.
Posted 29 December 2013 - 10:38 AM
Read a lot about Spring Heeled Jack, an interesting entity nevertheless.
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Posted 17 January 2014 - 10:02 PM
I agree. Spring Heeled Jack IS a very interesting entity, and a very scary one too. Just imagine opening your front door to HIM!
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Just got back last week from a 17 day jaunt to Arizona. The bus ran without a missed beat. The only complaint was the high altitude performance. I have the 8V-71N with brown tag N65 injectors going through a V730 in a transit. I cruised at 58mph most of the time (1900rpm) and got 5.5-6.0 mpg at or near sea level. Also, it only smokes a bit on the last inch of pedal at sea level (the bus has a left side up exhaust). When I was around Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon-all above 5,000ft (Flagstaff at 7,000ft), I tried to keep out of it as much as I could since the black smoke at full throttle was enough to eliminate mosquitos (also mileage dropped to 4.6, but alot of climbing to). The engine has two piece pistons, although at the higher 18.7 to one compression ratio. My question is this-has anyone installed a "smoke turbo" to maintain horsepower and to cut smoking at elevations? I was thinking that if I used a turbo with a waste gate set at only 5psi, and possibly change the blower so the lobes have more clearance for the extra heat-this would work and leave the injectors the same. Opinions? Good Luck, TomC
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May 15, 2006, 09:44:15 AM »
Tom, in case he doesn't read your post, Boogiethecat did exactly that. He is listed on the members list and can probably be contacted thru info on the BNO. IIRC he set his boost at 5 PSI, just for altitude, and it worked fine. He was quite pleased with the outcome.
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May 15, 2006, 06:13:57 PM »
I saved this info from someone who had done the same thing I've had these thoughts too:
8V71 "A" Timed
N 70 injectors
TV8101, P/N 5101508, 1.39 Ratio
I requested the turbo with the least amount of boost because I kept the
higher compression pistons.
I do not have any pictures but in the DD 71 service manual in section
page 1 figure 2 you can see the standard mount, there is nothing
about this, the turbo is mounted just like it would be mounted in any
turboed bus or truck engine. I just kept the boost lower than the
30 in. merc, mine maxes out at like 12 in. merc.
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May 16, 2006, 07:59:03 AM »
The turbo mount showned in section 3.3 page 1 is a industrial mount as opposed to an otm mount.
Tom how much room do you have between the top of the engine and the botom of the floor. Call me
@661-391-4520, i have some T18 and T18a40 turbos with side mount manifolds and waste gates you might be intrested in.
You need to keep your boost at 7lbs or less. The turbo gary stadler used is a waste gated unit set at 5lbs. It is also on a 220 cummings. He did a nice job of installing it and he realy likes the way it runs. It is the same turbo I run on my 8V71TA that I have set at 28lbs of boost.
Jerry leblier and I had this conversation about three years ago and he runs i belive 9lbs boost with 18.7:1 pistons which I think has the potential to burn up the engine from to much heat.
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May 16, 2006, 08:10:33 AM »
Hi Tom,
Yup, I did stick a "smoke turbo" on my Crown, and it's probably the best thing I ever did to the bus. It was a fairly simple job too, given what would be needed if you added more boost than 5-6psi...
I originally called Diesel Services Colorado, talked to a really nice guy, Steve Rash 800-331-8934. He took my engine info and had Garret size a turbo properly for the application. It cost me close to 2 grand. I'm sure you could do it cheaper if you knew how to figure the correct waste-gated turbo...
Now a couple of comments about Steve... he was originally very helpful and I did buy the thing from him. But there were a few glitches.
First, when my nice new $2000 turbo got here, it was loosely packed in a small box with only a handfull of peanuts as packing material. Needless to say, the brackets holding the wastegate actuator, and the actuator itself, were totally bent up. Very unhappily, Steve replaced the turbo with a second one, and he got fairly unfriendly to me over the issue. I'm sure because he lost money on having to buy a second turbo, but it wasn't me who improperly packed it....
Second, I specifically told him I wanted only 5psi boost. He'd assured me prior to the sale that the adjustable actuator would work at 5PSi. Well, it didn't. Prior to installing it, I set it up on my bench with a presure gauge and a compressed air supply... the actuator wouldn't even move until boost reached 15-20 psi. I called Steve and he wouldn't replace it with a proper one. I got a bit unhappy with him but he was absolutely not going to help. So I ended up cutting the actuator open, chopping the spring down until it worked at 5psi, and then machined a couple screw rings to put it back together with. That shouldn't have been necessary as Garret does make 5psi actuators.
Anyway, besides that, one more thing to be aware of- Garret has ZERO customer service. You cannot contact them if you are an end user and if you have problems, your salesman is the only person they will let you talk to. Being that Steve got pissy over the deal, I was stuck and on my own when I had a few questions.
Beyond all that, once installed, it worked immediately and it worked perfectly to plan. The engine now thinks it's at sea level even when I'm up at 10,000 feet. It took almost an hour off my trip to Burning Man. I NEVER see smoke anywhere now, and if I was asked if I'd do it again, even with the supplier hassles, I'd say, ABSOLUTELY.
The plusses:
(1) you can install it without having to change pistons, compression ratios, etc. This is great as it leaves you with a higer compression engine that will start easier in the cold than if you'd had to put in lower compression pistons.
(2) No more smoke, no more being passed by loaded concrete trucks when you're going up grades in altitude
(3) better mileage at altitude since you're now turning your precious $3+ per gallon goo into into horsepower instead of black smoke
(4) you get that cool sound that turbos make (A bonus if you like it as I do)
It's a task to install but not bad if you can find the manifolds, etc at a junkyard
other than that, no minuses that I can see
A couple of further comments regarding the 5PSI. Why 5 and not 9, 15, etc? If you're interested, here's why:
When adding a "smoke turbo" to a formerly naturally aspirated engine, you have to compromise between how much extra grief you give your pistons vs how much performance you want at altitude. 5PSI is a good number because that much boost generally won't add enough grief to an engine to cause it to fail. But why is 5 a magic number?
Because they are working against a spring with the diaphragm's backside open to atmosphere, wastegate actuators operate in the "gage" mode rather than "absolute", meaning that whatever boost they operate at is going to be referenced to atmospheric pressure. 5 PSi to a wastegate actuator really means, "5 psi more than whatever atmospheric pressure currently is".
If you do the math, you'll find that the difference in atmospheric pressure at 10,000 feet is roughly 5 pounds less than it is at sea level. So when you're driving up at 10,000 feet and your boost is set to limit at 5psi, what's actually happening is that the engine is seeing sea-level pressure, NOT 5psi above that.
Put another way, when you set boost limit to 5psi, at sea level your engine will see an additional 5psi, and that [actual] pressure will slide down to zero boost (engine thinks it's at sea level) as you reach 10,000 feet in altitude.
If you pick a boost pressure higher than 5psi, you start getting into engine issues because now you're cramming more air into a naturally aspirated engine that it was designed to handle. Compression pressure goes up and you can damage things.
So that's where 5 came from- it's the best compromise between engine grief and decent performance at 10,000 feet and below.
Last Edit: May 16, 2006, 08:26:15 AM by boogiethecat
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May 16, 2006, 12:57:55 PM »
Since Don brought up my name, I'll jump in. I do not have a turbo on my engine but may add one at some time. I had my engine rebuilt at Hillsboro Diesel in Hillsboro Oregon. The folks at Hillsboro Diesel have been rebuilding two cycle Detroits for over 30 years. They insist they never use low compression pistons on turbo rebuilds, they once did and the customers complained of poor starting. They have rebuilt many hundred turbo engines with high compression pistons and had no issues with any of them. I also made the only change needed to make my engine like a factory turbo set up, that change is to use a 'large bearing' blower. All factory turbo'd engines use 'standard' timing which is how my engine is and was. As an engineer it's obvious to me that, how much power and heat is produced is controlled by the injectors (fuel flow). If one starts with N65 injectors and standard timing and adds a turbo, even with 28 lbs of boost the only additional heat will come from the fuel that was unburned before adding the turbo. BTW, the horspower gain is also quite small. Diesels are not like Otto cycle (gas) engines and have no detonation issues so compression ratio need not be lowered when adding a turbo to a Diesel.
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May 16, 2006, 10:33:34 PM »
Jerry, I did a LOT of research and question asking prior to putting my smoke turbo on. I would offer that while you may get away with 28 pounds boost and high compression pistons, you also may not. Hillsborough may be doing that and they may be lucky, may be close, may be ok. But because they do doesn't mean anyone should.
Burning fuel is not the only heat source. There is also the simple compression of air. At 28 pounds you've almost doubled the amount of air molecules in a cylinder charge, and that takes much more force to compress given the same pistons. That compression is going to result in a hotter air charge. Granted if you don't increase the fuel you will not get more horsepower, but the combustion pressure will definitely raise a lot, and that is what can blow head gaskets and mess up engines.
My guess is that if Cummins, DD and most other diesel engine manufacturers install lower compression pistons in turbo'd engines, there's probably a good reason to do so.
So I'm not saying you're right or wrong... but I am saying that if any readers decide to add a smoke turbo and set it at higher than 8psi or so, they may be compromising their engine.
One last question: what's the point of running a smoke turbo above 5psi ? If you're not adding extra fuel, I can't imagine why you'd do that if all you need is 5psi. It certainly has no advantages that I can see, and it does push things. Unless you just like good bragging rights (which is a decent reason I guess) , it simply pushes on reliability and there's no point in doing it, is there?
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May 17, 2006, 08:48:48 AM »
Thank you all for your responses. After talking to many, including Don Fairchild (he does much in the way of mods to the 2 strokers), I'm going the route of 5-7 pound boost with probably 7G70 injectors since they have more tip holes than the N70, have a custome air to air intercooler made (have plenty of room in front of the radiator), and possibly change the blower, but with low boost, probably not. And since I'm using low boost, a bypass blower probably wouldn't activate anyway. I figure my output should increase from 318hp and 800lb/ft of torque to 345hp and close to 900lb/ft of torque. But this isn't the point, the main thing is to maintain horsepower at altitude-which if your engine is not smoking, then you're using all the fuel for propulsion-which keeps your fuel mileage the same as sea level. Good Luck, TomC
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June 20, 2006, 09:54:50 AM »
This may be a ridiculous idea but.... is it possible to use a high pressure electric blower on the intake to accomplish the same thing?
If it would work, it would be simple and inexpensive, turned on only when needed at altitude.
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June 20, 2006, 05:18:53 PM »
THEORETICALLY If you could find a blower that would create 5PSI at the cubic foot per minute that your engine ate, sure it would work. The hitch is that you won't find a fan or electrical blower that is capable of this because it takes too much energy to do this job.
A turbo easily does this by consuming a massive amount of energy from the exhaust heat, and spins around at many,many thousands of RPM to get it's little compressor wheel to do this much work. I don't know what the equivalent horsepower is that a turbo rotor can create, but I'd be willing to bet that it'd be a 2dogs kinda thing (ie totally impractical with an electric motor). Also the turbo pretty much grabs it's energy as "free" in that it doesn't particurlarly cause the engine to work harder to create it. It's taken from the thermal energy in the exhaust that is otherwise dumped out the tailpipe.
So that's why a turbo is the best shot for this kind of application. Not much else that is anywhere near "practical" will do the job at this time in history. Maybe when we find a good stash of dilithium crystals, things 'll change...
Last Edit: June 20, 2006, 05:21:32 PM by boogiethecat
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June 20, 2006, 10:30:18 PM »
You already have a fan blowing air into the engine. that is what the blower does. even as big as it is it can't provided enough air for the fuel we're trying to push through it. That is why the next step is to stack a turbo on top of that
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June 21, 2006, 09:04:21 AM »
Two points. In Minneapolis the DD dealer/distributor always rebuilds two strokes with high compression pistions.
Second I was told or read that all 92TAs use advance timing.
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June 22, 2006, 02:11:52 PM »
Early turbocharged light aircraft used manual wastegates, don't see any reason this wouldn't work on a bus. You could do your own boost controlling.
Some M35 "Reo" Army trucks used smoke turbos. These were for smoke control only on the Continental "Multi-Fuel" engines. One of these turbos might work. The engine is a 465ci.four stroke.
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June 22, 2006, 10:30:19 PM »
For purposes of comparing the 2 strokers to 4 strokers for air flow, just take the bore and stroke, subtract 1 inch from the stroke then multiply that number by two. So the 71 series would be the equivilent of 113 cu in per cylinder or 678 for the 6-71N and 904 cu in for the 8V-71N. The 92 Series can also be done but subtract 1.1 inch from the stroke for 144 cu in per cylinder. So the 6V-92 would be 864cu in and the 8V-92 would be 1152 cu in. This is just an estimate. Good Luck, TomC
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That must be about right, I was once told my 8-V71 needed 900 CFM through the air filter at full RPM. Jack
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isabella24 wrote:I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing their experiences with what worked for you? Cheers
Yes, you're right, a very expensive learning curve and it is personal (after ruling out you've been sold the wrong size bike or it's not fitted properly). I think you're right to be looking for alternatives after 1000 km. I have a Selle Italia Ldy (specific model no longer made, but it has some padding and the cutout) as an all-day saddle, and several friends have the gel flow/Diva models on multiple bikes as their saddle of choice. So they might be worth a look.
But I also have a SI Ldy SLK gel flow which is pure torture; only good for cx races (which are short and the saddle shape matters and I don't care if it breaks). I tried a Brooks pretty cheaply once too and it was torture, but I could pass it on at no cost; last count it had tortured three people. And I don't know about you, but I wouldn't put a Brooks on a Madone. But I have a Selle San Marco Aspide Glamour on the roadie, which is comfy. So they are different saddles for different uses. You might find a shop with a loan program, or keep an eye out online/swap meets for some to try cheaper than RRP. It's great if friends can lend one from the spares box to try too. It's difficult.
It's worth checking your sitbone width before buying new (or cheaper online) too. There's plenty of instructions online but essentially put down something soft, put some foil over it, sit in bike position (leaning forward) and measure the sitbone width. Just in case you're particularly wide or narrow through the hips, so you'll have an idea when looking at saddle dimensions online.
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The Specialized dealer is a good tip, thank you PawPaw. I will look for one in my area (Sydney).
I am pretty sure the fit of my bike is ok - i was fitted out by the team at Clarence st. Cyclery in Sydney, and they seemed pretty good and it feels "right". I haven't had any other issues. I guess I was wondering if 1000km was too soon to be looking and thanks grasshopper for helping me with that.
I might also try another brand of knicks to be sure like the Sugoi's that marinmomma suggested.
Much appreciated all! I will do some looking around.
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isabella24 wrote:
Much appreciated all! I will do some looking around.
No worries, hope that you don't spend too much money in your search for the right saddle.
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May I suggest you take up Grasshoppers extremely kind offer of a Brooks saddle to test? I know many will look sideways at one atop a Madone but if it makes your bum happy then the opinions of others count for zero minus lots. I was a sceptic for many years until I tried one. Now, all my bikes wear leather.
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Postby isabella24 » Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:14 pm
I did some reading last night and today had a go at measuring my sit bones using a rule and 1) a bag of rice 2) a bag of flour 3) al foil on carpet as per some of the methods I found.
I pretty consistently found that the distance between my sit bones seems to be 125mm. (I am a small 156cm tall, 45-47kg woman so don't know if this is within a "normal" range or not!)
My old (stitched together to stop it falling apart) mountain bike saddle which I have used for over 10 years with no problems is 130mm width. My new bontrager WSD saddle giving me a sore bum is 145mm.
Could the difference in width be the issue?
I am going to try and find a specialized dealer that loans saddles and give that a go.
May I suggest you take up Grasshoppers extremely kind offer of a Brooks saddle to test? I know many will look sideways at one atop a Madone but if it makes your bum happy then the opinions of others count for zero minus lots. I was a sceptic for many years until I tried one. Now, all my bikes wear leather.
To Mulger bill - Grasshoppers offer is extremely kind and I very much appreciate it, especially as I am new to this forum.
I tried a Brooks pretty cheaply once too and it was torture, but I could pass it on at no cost;
Grasshopper - I will give the Specialized dealer a go and if I have no luck I would like to try the Brooks, if you don't mind of course.
I would certainly pay for all postage costs, and be happy to put down a deposit for your peace of mind.
I will let you know either way.
Thanks again everyone
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Postby grasshopper » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:01 pm
isabella24 wrote:Could the difference in width be the issue?
I have no idea, but it seems like a useful piece of info to have with you, along with a tape measure. But do have a look at this piece on saddles from Steve Hogg, who always makes a lot of sense to me. If nothing else, it's excellent background based on vast experience so you might find it interesting. Have pm'd you about the Brooks.
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I have three Brooks saddles. I'm looking to get another too (but not from Grasshopper).
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Postby geoffs » Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:15 pm
Find a shop that will loan one (Steve Hogg does) and I'm sure there are others. Just make sure you spend some time getting the position right as they can be uncomfortable if you get it wrong
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Postby isabella24 » Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:10 am
I went to Clarence st Cyclery in Sydney and they were able to give me two test saddles to try out:
1) A Selle Italia SL XC
2) A Prologo Zero Pas gel
Went for a 65km ride on each on the weekend, the Prologo was a definate no, but the Selle Italia is quite comfortable, so it is now on my shortlist.
Today, I am going to another Sydney LBS, MC Cyclery.
They have a range of Selle SMP test saddles which I hope to try to compare against the Selle Italia SL XC.
I also hope to take Geoffs advice and give the Lite 209 a go.
Anyway, will let you know how I get on, even if this post only helps other Sydney riders find shops that loan saddles.
Thanks again everyone
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Postby isabella24 » Sat May 05, 2012 5:43 pm
After a few test saddles, I have found my perfect saddle!
It is an SMP Glider and feels like in sitting on air.
I thought i'd post the outcome as it is quite different to the sizing chart on the SMP website.
As I am a womens size 6-8, approx 47kgs and 5'2' (on a tall day!), based on their sizing chart, I tried a Stratos (the most padded saddle recommended for my size).
It caused agony in my sit-bones as it just wasn't wide enough, and my bones were stradding the saddle. All the other SMP saddles recommended for my size were narrow.
Going against the chart, I went for a saddle the next width up - the Glider - which is recommended for larger riders, however it was perfect for me.
I guess the lesson here is that while SMP make great saddles, don't feel forced into buying a saddle based on their sizing chart - get a test saddle and try it for yourself, even if the chart says its not suitable for your size.
Thanks for everyones help, including MC Cyclery at Clarence Street, Sydney for letting me try the saddles.
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I first realised I was developing a problem when I was driving home from a ride, and put an ice-cold energy drink bottle between my legs.
After years riding a hybrid bike, I'd just bought my first racer, and had been out riding on rough, potholed rural roads around Camden, in south-west Sydney.
I knew I'd taken a bit of a pounding from the saddle, but I was still surprised at the soothing effect of an ice-cold container on my groin – even through padded cycling shorts. Until then, I'd only half-noticed that I'd often experience a tingling discomfort after long rides.
Suddenly, the fear that no man likes to mention began to percolate. I'd taken up cycling as a way of having a healthy, active life, with all the benefits that implies. Was cycling putting me on the road to erectile dysfunction?
If you ask Dr Google, as I did that evening, you can find a lot of conflicting information on the issue, from those who are convinced that cycling could cruel your love life, to others who say that the theory is unproved, and any possible problems can be averted with the right equipment and posture.
Blair Martin, a Sydney physiotherapist whose practice, The Body Mechanic, specialises in fitting people on bicycles, says cycling's possible relationship with sexual health problems is difficult to quantify, and much research appears to be anecdotal. "It's not the kind of thing where three longitudinal studies of large sample sizes, including control groups, have shown that this is the case," he says.
In the weeks after my Camden ride, I found a shop that would lend me saddles for test rides. I tried wider saddles, soft ones, saddles with cut-outs – nothing made much difference.
Finally I consulted Steve Hogg of Cyclefitcentre.com. He recommended a Selle SMP, a distinctively weird saddle with an epic centre cut-out and a beak for a nose. "I already tried an SMP Strike, didn't work," I told him glumly.
"A big bruiser like you needs the wider style," he told me. "This is the Pro model. Try it for a week."
Five days later I called him to say I'd pay him any money - there was no way he was getting the saddle back off me. In the six years since, I've ridden on rough roads and smooth, sometimes doing a hundred kilometres every day for a week at a time, with no deleterious effects (thank you for asking).
The issue lies with the perineum, the area between the genitals and the anus that is a mass of soft tissue, nerves and blood vessels. The perineum can make contact with the saddle, but weight needs to be borne by the bones of the pelvis.
Problems can manifest in many ways – men speak of numbness in the genitals and urinary discomfort, but Hogg says some women have worse issues.
"Women tend to get pain during urination and sex, or burning when they shower - their anatomy is more delicate and located differently," he told me recently. "I reckon this is a major reason why there are fewer women cycling than men."
But is saddle choice the magic bullet? Hogg and Martin both say it's only part of the equation, and that a bad position is always going to be a problem.
"I'm a huge fan of seats with a perineal cut-out; but with most of them, the cut-out is a token effort," Hogg says.
As for fitting, Hogg says: "The majority of people sit too high, which exaggerates the problem. You're not bearing your weight on bone, you're rolling forward towards each pedal, which means you're pivoting on soft tissue."
Martin agrees: "My first approach is to get you to effectively distribute your weight across five contact areas [hands, feet and seat]. If the issue persists following that, it's likely to be a saddle issue."
Some cycling shops offer a saddle-fitting system that measures the width between your "sit bones" to help you optimise your saddle choice.
Of course, comfort is only a problem for some. Most people quickly find an agreeable set-up – and often, problems only develop when people move from commuting to training, when distances increase, or performance equipment is chosen, such racing bicycles or triathlon bars.
But many cyclists believe that discomfort is part of the deal. It shouldn't have to be. There has been an explosion of saddle innovation in the past decade, with something for everyone, and there are increasing numbers of experts who can help with riding position. It can be a vexing and drawn-out process for some, but the results are worth it.
As for the chance of the unkindest injury of all? Well, it's worth noting that major proven causes of erectile dysfunction include depression, stress, smoking, being overweight and not exercising.
And cycling can help with all of those.
Have you ever had saddle problems, and how did you beat them?
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Postby shann » Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:30 pm
It's the same wide gel saddle that I had on my MTB, because I thought the saddle that shipped with the bike might be a men's one - Selle Italia X1. Am I better off going narrow? I have no idea what to do. Advice please!
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Postby Mulger bill » Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:40 pm
As Nobody suggested, try adjusting the tilt downwards a tad and see if this relieves the pressure. As to width, that is dependant on the width of your sit bones.
The right saddle for you may or may not be a womens specific, it all depends on your unique shape. If your current unit can't be made to work for you with a positional tweak, go back to the Selle X1 and try that for a while. If you're still unlucky, it might be time to look into a Terry or maybe a Brooks womens design, these typically have a shorter nose section to prevent or reduce the frontal pressure problem you're experiencing.
Good luck with it.
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Re: Saddles
Postby grimbo » Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:43 pm
firstname.lastname@example.com wrote:fizik airone tri 2 wing flex is by far the best saddle availble
I've got a Trek Madone 4.7 with the bontrager saddle, and it's an unforgiving piece of kit. It's not quite uncomfortable enough for me to replace though. My other bike has the Fizik Airone mentioned above, and that is a really comfy saddle (at least, for me).
Have to say, if I was replacing the bontrager, I would probably go the specialized "measure and try before you buy" route - only heard good things.
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Postby RonK » Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:58 pm
shann wrote:OK, I've just (like literally, tonight) switched from MTB to road bike, and my saddle is killing me.
Position is much different on a road bike and may cause your pelvis to roll forward so sensitive tissues are irritated.
While it's probably a little optimistic to think the MTB saddle will be equally as comfortable on your roadie, it may be ok if your position is right.
Are you riding in the drops? There is a tendency for first time users to think they must ride in the drops, but the bars are wrapped for most of their length for a reason, and recreational roadies would spend more time on the tops and hoods. The controls are designed to be operated from either position.
Are you feeling any discomfort in your hands/wrists? This might indcate the reach is too long or the saddle to bar drop is excessive. All these things may require repositioning of the saddle height and fore/aft position, bar height and stem length so your pelvis does not rotate forward too much. Have you been correctly fitted? Perhaps the place to start is to return to the shop, explain your discomfort and ask if you can be better fitted. Don't be embarrassed about this - bike shops have heard it all before, from men as well as women.
Then of course there is the saddle itself - which one is right for you is entirely personal, and you might have to try more to find what suits your physiology best.
And finally, since your experience is in MTB, are you wearing good quality road knicks? Are you still wearing underwear? Do you use a liberal application of chamois creme?
So you see there is much more to finding comfort than the choice of saddle.
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Postby Kaete » Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:09 pm
isabella24 wrote:Hi there, I am experiencing discomfort with the standard bontrager saddle that came with my trek Madone. I expected "new saddle breaking-in soreness" but after 1000kms my sitbones are still sore after a ride. Yes I wear padded knicks (pearl izumis). I know saddle fit/comfort is a very subjective topic but it is very expensive to buy new saddles only to find they are no good! I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing their experiences with what worked for you? Cheers
Hi Isabella,
What worked for me, really well, was fitting a 'noseless' saddle.
No more of the perineal pain I used to have after long distance.
The one I use on my Gazelle Fuente Trekking bike (http://www.gazellebicycles.com.au/fuent ... ?task=view ) is the Moonsaddle (http://moonsaddle.com.au/)
There are many more, though.
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Re: Saddles
Postby Welsh Dragon » Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:44 pm
However, if in a tri and will be on the bars a lot, I love my ADAMO-weird looking and not great round town, but great for the aero bar position.
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Postby reefer » Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:15 am
I am considering getting her a ISM saddle. http://www.ismseat.com.
Any opinions out there on this type of saddle?
Welsh Dragon wrote:I love my ADAMO-weird looking and not great round town, but great for the aero bar position.
Could you expand on this, as my wife is in a far more aggressive position than me on my Avanti Cadent, I would have thought the Adamo would be good around town as well. I have read the only real issue is with inner thigh chaffing, i guess from the twin design.
We generally do 50-60k on a saturday and sunday and just 30k each morning.
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Wasted Redshirts and Terrence Talbott
EDIT: Mr. Miggle below has pointed out that TT was only used in the first two games - I hadn't seen that = my bad. In that case it is extremely likely that he and the coaches will apply for a redshirt for last year and it will almost definitely be granted assuming that an injury was the reason he was held out thereafter. So hopefully a moot point about Talbott - but if the coaches do apply for his redshirt then it says that Hoke & Co. do not agree with the many opinions below that basically say: play the guy in two games without regard to losing eligibility.
The emergence of Terrence Talbott as a viable option at CB raises the old question about why coaches uselessly burn redshirt years. Talbott is a prime example because he is very young for his class (remember his older DL brother was in the same class) so a year of extra growth would have been beneficial. He was pressed into duty as a freshman due to the lack of DB bodies in 2010, but last year he was not needed so could have redshirted. Instead he appeared in TWO games on special teams with no stats and thus a year of elegibility for a CB who now appears valuable was lost.
We have seen this happen many times, and as mere fans it always seems like a form of insanity. The stock answers like " the kid worked so hard all year we wanted to reward him by getting him on the field" are lame in a case like Talbott's. Somewhere beyond the land of coachspeak there must be a real answer to this question. Wanna try this one Heiko?


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Daniel Duhart threw three touchdown passes to build a lead and help Alabama State move past Southwestern Athletic Conference rival Alabama A&M 31-7 in the 72nd Annual Magic City Classic Saturday night.
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Alabama State added a Bobby Wenzig 28-yard field goal and a Rodney Cross 2-yard rushing touchdown to cap off the scoring. The victory extended the Hornets' winning streak to six games after dropping their first two to start the season.
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Wednesday, 9 November 2011
14 comments:
- Ian Land said...
The top one. The picture shows at its clearest, and the text is reasonably clean and uncluttered.
- 9 November 2011 at 15:37
- Caroline Hancox said...
thanks Ian x
- 9 November 2011 at 15:39
I love the simplicity of the first one. Beautiful image, -simple and striking- after all it is all about the photography.
But i think the typeface of 'photography' fights a bit with 'caroline hancox'
Is there a way you can have the logo as it displays on your blog? i think the type looks really nice here.
- 9 November 2011 at 15:47
- Caroline Hancox said...
Yes, I can do. That was how it started then I just carried on going! I'll try out your suggestion though. Thanks so much for the comments, its so goo to have a fresh pair of eyes xxx
- 9 November 2011 at 16:01
- Soon, Then said...
I like the first one best too. I'm with Ian. It showcases your photography more and doesn't let it get cluttered up by design.
- 9 November 2011 at 17:45
I like the first one the most, simple & elegant with no distraction from your lovely Photo... Which blogs are you planning on advertising on? As you can imagine, I'm obsessed with Wedding blogs at the mo!
- 9 November 2011 at 19:04
- justine | lovemaki said...
hey! so glad to see who's behind that print shop:)
i honestly love your banner and would click on it if i saw it somewhere, but the first one's great:)
- 9 November 2011 at 19:08
- Ashley Moore said...
I love the simplicity of the top one. It's my favorite. The light and colours in it are so warm and inviting. It's the kind of photo that makes me want to click on an ad.
- 9 November 2011 at 21:45
- Caroline Hancox said...
Thanks lovely ladies! Really pleased to hear your opinions. I think it'll be number one then!
Siobhan -This one:
and also probably this one:
to start with anyway - we'll see how that goes
but I'll email you!! x
- 9 November 2011 at 22:01
- Kate said...
I like the first one too, actually. And the 2nd to last one :) You might want to check out advertising here, too: http://galadarling.com/static/small-business-advertising
Gala has a pretty big readership so it could be worth looking into :)
- 10 November 2011 at 06:40
- Kristin said...
I like 3 and 4.
- 10 November 2011 at 09:24
- Anne said...
I love the last one!
- 14 November 2011 at 10:50
- Pink Ronnie said...
My favourite is the first one as well. Clean and simple and it will definitely be the most eye-catching.
Ronnie xo
- 16 November 2011 at 10:00
- Caroline Hancox said...
first one it is! I put the advert in last week and it should be out soonish! How exciting!
- 16 November 2011 at 10:36
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The following is a brief description of the process to prosecute an adult accused of committing a felony offense. Many misdemeanor offenses are handled by municipal prosecutors; cases involving minors under the age of 18 are referred to the juvenile court system.
Initial Investigation
When a crime is reported to a law enforcement agency, a patrol officer travels to the scene to investigate. After first assisting anyone who may need medical attention, the patrol officer will interview the victim(s) and any witness(es) and create a report describing the crime. Police Detectives and crime scene investigators may also respond if there is a need to take special photographs of the scene or the victim, record possible fingerprints, or gather additional evidence. In certain felony cases, such as homicides or vehicular collisions involving serious injuries or death, a Deputy County Attorney may come to the crime scene to assist officers with legal issues in the investigation. If police believe that a suspect has been identified and that there is sufficient evidence that the suspect has committed a crime (a finding known as "probable cause"), the suspect may be arrested immediately.
Follow-up Investigation
If suspects are not arrested at the scene, the patrol officer's i
ncident report may be channeled to detectives within the law enforcement agency for further investigation. Detectives may contact witnesses for formal statements, may obtain additional physical evidence as well as descriptions of suspects or stolen property. Once their investigation is complete, law enforcement officers may either arrest a suspect if they believe there is sufficient probable cause, or submit their findings to the County Attorney's Office for review by a prosecutor.
Initial Appearance
When a suspect i
s arrested either at the scene of the crime or as a result of an arrest warrant, he or she is taken to jail and "booked," or registered in the criminal justice system as having committed a specific offense. Within twenty-four hours of the booking, the defendant must be taken before a Judge or Commissioner for an Initial Appearance (IA). Suspects who receive a Grand Jury summons are also ordered to attend an initial appearance. An IA is the first time the suspect, now referred to as a defendant, appears before a Judge or Commissioner. At the IA, four events take place:
The Defendant is informed of the felony allegations
The Defendant is advised of the right to an attorney. If the court finds the person cannot afford an attorney, a public defender will be appointed.
Conditions of the defendant's release are established. Defendant accused of less serious or non-violent crimes, or who have sufficient community ties, are release at this time on their own recognizance (OR), a personal promise to return to court when required. Defendants accused of serious offenses, or who have criminal records or a history of not returning to court as required, are either held in jail or released after posting a cash bond.
A date is set for a status conference and preliminary hearing.
Defendants who are held in custody without bond may be released after 48 hours if the County Attorney has not filed charges in a direct complaint.
Grand Jury Indictment
In addition to - and sometimes i
n the place of - filing a direct complaint, a prosecutor may formally charge a suspect by presenting evidence to a Grand Jury made of at least nine citizens selected at random. If the Grand Jury determines that there is sufficient evidence showing a suspect committed a crime, the jurors will formalize these findings by issuing an indictment (sometimes referred to as a "true bill"). The Grand Jury may also issue an indictment alleging charges other than those recommended by the prosecutor, or determine that there is insufficient evidence to support any charges at all. If the Grand Jury delivers an indictment, a judge may issue either a summons ordering the defendant to appear in court or an arrest warrant authorizing law enforcement agencies to arrest the defendant.
Formal Charging Procedure
If the prosecutor believes that the law enforcement agency's report does not provide sufficient evidence to justify filing of criminal charges, he or she may return the report to the submitting agency for more investigation (or "further" the report), decline the prosecute ("not file"), or refer the case to a prosecutorial agency in another jurisdiction for review.
If the prosecutor believe the report provides sufficient evidence to indicate that the alleged offender has committed a crime and that the case has a reasonable likelihood of a conviction at a trial, the prosecutor will file a direct complaint and/or seek a Grand Jury indictment. Both of these methods constitute a form filing of criminal charges.
Direct Complaint
A direct complaint is a document prepared by the prosecutor which specifies the felony offense(s) the defendant is alleged to have committed. A judge reviews each complaint to determine if there is enough evidence to sign it and issue a summons ordering the alleged offender to appear at a preliminary hearing to be formally notified of the charges that have been filed. The judge may also issue an arrest warrant if there is reason to believe the offender will not voluntarily appear in court at the scheduled time.
Early Disposition Court (EDC)
Previously known as Expedited Drug Court, EDC is designed to handle most first and second-time drug offenses and prevent a backlog of these relatively minor cases by resolving them as quickly as possible. Eligible cases are identified at the Initial Appearance and set for a preliminary hearing within 10 days. The plea and the sentencing are combined at these hearing and many defendants are ordered to participate in substance abuse treatment programs instead of prosecution.
Regional Court Centers (RCC)
There are 8 Regional Court Centers i
n Pinal County where preliminary hearings and arraignments are consolidated into one event at one location to speed up the criminal justice process primarily for lower level offenses. Preliminary hearings at a Regional Court Center require the attendance of the prosecutor, the defendant, the defense attorney, and the prosecutor's witnesses. The victim is given notice of this hearing and may also be required to attend. The defendant may demand a hearing, waive the hearing, or accept a plea offer from the prosecutor. A plea offer is an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest in order to avoid a trial. The prosecutor must make diligent efforts to confer with the victim about any plea offer made to the defendant. In some less serious cases, sentencing will also be set at the Regional Court Center.
Status Conference
A status conference provides the first opportunity for the defendant and prosecutor to resolve a case before proceeding to trial. The State will attempt to negotiate a plea agreement with a defendant's attorney which may include a reduction (or "deviation") of the sentence normally imposed for the alleged offense. If the parties agree, the case is set for sentencing. If no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to the scheduled preliminary hearing. Both the status conference and the preliminary hearing are cancelled, or "vacated," if the County Attorney's Office files formal charges against the defendant by obtaining a Grand Jury indictment.
An arraignment i
s held within ten days after the filing of an indictment or direct complaint, unless the defendant has not been arrested or has negotiated a plea agreement at the status conference. The arraignment hearing serves several purposes:
The defendant is informed of the exact charge(s) against him/her
The defendant is advised that he/she should have an attorney and if he/she cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided at public expense.
The defendant is asked to enter a plea to the charge(s).
A pretrial conference and a trial date are set
Defendants are entitled to a speedy trial (Rule 8; Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure). If the defendant remains in custody, a trial date must be set within 120 days from the initial appearance. Defendants released from custody on bail or on their own recognizance (OR) must receive a trial date within 150 days from initial appearance. In extraordinary circumstances, the trial may occur later than these time frames.
If the defendant intends to contest the charges presented at the preliminary hearing, the arraignment is known as a not guilty arraignment. If a defendant intends to plead guilty, the preliminary hearing is waived and a guilty arraignment is schedules in Superior Court. The defendant can either plead "straight to the charges," or enter into a plea agreement. Upon accepting the plea, the Court will set a date for sentencing.
If a defendant who is not being held in custody fails to appear at any court hearing, the Court can issue a bench warrant for the defendant's arrest.
Preliminary Hearing
When felony charges are filed by a direct complaint, a preliminary hearing i
s held to determine whether the defendant should face trial on the charges alleged in the complaint. At the hearing, the prosecutor presents a Judge with evidence that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the accused individual has committed the crime, a finding known as "probable cause." The Judge can either find probable cause and order the defendant to stand trial, or dismiss the case based on a lack of probable cause. In some instances, a prosecutor will secure a Grand Jury indictment prior to the preliminary hearing. When this happens, the Grand Jury makes a finding of probable cause and the preliminary hearing is vacated.
Pretrial Actions/Hearings
After the arraignment and before a trial, there are many activities performed i
n preparation for trial.
Initial Pretrial Conference
Following arraignment, defendants who plead not guilty are scheduled for an Initial Pretrial Conference (IPTC). Here defendants have a hearing before a Commissioner to narrow the issues in controversy surrounding the case and perhaps settle it prior to the trial date. An Initial Pretrial Conference is usually held within 45 days after an arraignment.
According to Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, the prosecution and defense must disclose the i
nformation each side intends to present at trial, including physical evidence, police reports and a list of witnesses. This process, known as discovery, is reviewed in one or more pretrial status conferences before the Judge. The rules of discovery also allow attorneys to interview prospective witnesses.
Settlement Conference
In some cases, the trial Judge assigned to a case will order the parties to meet with another Judge to discuss possible resolutions to a case short of trial. At the conference there is an exchange of views, and the Court will typically suggest ideas to attempt a resolution. The victim has a right to be present and express her/her views whenever the defendant is present. The trial Judge can only participate in such discussions with the consent of both parties.
Final Trial Management Conference
A Final Trial Management Conference (FTMC) is typically held seven days before the scheduled trial date to discuss the trial schedule and address any remaining issues in the case before going to trial. All cases are scheduled for a Final Trial Management Conference prior to ordering a jury.
Rule 11 Hearing and Evaluation
If at any point a prosecutor, Judge or defense attorney thinks that a defendant may not be competent to stand trial because he/she cannot understand or assist in his/her defense, they may request that the Court order a psychiatric evaluation of the defendant known as a Rule 11 evaluation. Typically the Rule 11 process takes at least one month after which a hearing is scheduled for the Judge to review evidence from mental health specialists and decide if the defendant is or is not competent to stand trial. If the Judge determines that the defendant is competent, the case proceeds through the criminal justice process. If the defendant is found to be incompetent, the Judge will order a second evaluation to determine if the defendant can be restored to competency with mental health treatment. If the Judge finds that the defendant can be restored to competency, the criminal case is placed on hold while the defendant participates in mental health treatment. Once the defendant is determined to be competent to assist in her or her defense, the prosecution resumes. If a Judge determines that the defendant is incompetent and not restorable in the near future, the criminal case must be dismissed and the Judge may order that the defendant be involuntarily committed to the Arizona State Hospital for mental health treatment. Even if the defendant has been determined to be competent, he or she is still allowed to raise an insanity defense at trial.
Plea Agreement
In any of these hearings, the defendant may change his or her mind and decide to plead guilty to the original charges, or agree to reduced charges. In negotiating a plea agreement with the Deputy County Attorney prosecuting the case, the defense attorney may seek a dismissal of certain charges, a commitment from the Deputy County Attorney not to file additional charges or an agreement to recommend a particular sentence. The Deputy County Attorney will make diligent efforts to confer with the victim concerning any plea agreement.
If any agreement is reached, the attorneys and the defendant appear before a Judge for a Change of Plea Hearing. The defendant enters a plea of guilty as agreed, and signs a form declaring that he or she is knowingly giving up various rights, including the right to a trial and the right to cross-examine witnesses. Victims have the right to be present at the hearing and to make a statement expressing their opinion about the plea agreement. The Judge can either reject the plea agreement and set the case for trial, or accept the plea, enter a finding of guilt against the defendant and proceed to sentencing.
If a plea agreement is not reached, the case goes to trial. Once a jury is selected and sworn, the prosecution and the defense make opening statements to the jury to explain the case. The Deputy County Attorney (the State) then presents the case against the defendant and attempts to prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty of committing the alleged crime. Next, the defense presents its case. Witnesses for both sides are subject to cross-examination by the opposing counsel. Following the defense's case, rebuttal witnesses may be called by the prosecutor to discredit statements and facts presented by the defense. Both sides then make their final arguments to the Judge or the jury which must agree unanimously on a verdict. If the jury returns a guilty verdict, the Judge sets a sentencing date. A not-guilty verdict cannot be appealed and the case cannot be retried. If the jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, it is declare "hung" and the State may request a retrial.
If the defendant pleads guilty, or i
f the defendant is found guilty, the Judge will set a date for the defendant to be sentenced. In felony cases, sentencing will generally be held about 30 days after the change of plea or guilty verdict. Prior to sentencing, the court will request a Pre-Sentence Report on the defendant from the Pinal County Probation Department (only for felony cases).
The Pre-Sentence Report discusses the circumstances of the offense(s), the defendant's life and criminal history and recommends a specific sentence. The Probation Officer will contact the victim(s) who may also submit a written statement to the Judge through the Probation Officer. This statement may contain the victim's request for payment of monetary losses suffered by the victim (this payment is called "restitution"). In some situations, when either the Deputy County Attorney has strong feelings about the recommended sentence, testimony especially relevant to the sentence may be heard at a special sentencing hearing. Victims are allowed to make a statement to the Judge at the time of the sentencing.
If the defendant i
s placed on probation, he or she will be under many restrictions to their conduct and travel. If a defendant violates the terms of probation, additional restrictions may be imposed or the defendant may be sentenced to prison time with the Arizona Department of Corrections. Any inappropriate action by a defendant placed on probation, including unauthorized contact with victims and witnesses should be reported to the Pinal County Adult Probation Office.
Phone Number: 520.866.5600
Prison/Community Supervision
Under Arizona's "Truth in Sentencing" Laws enacted in 1994, convicted defendants must serve at least 85% of any prison sentence imposed, unless the defendant is convicted of an offense which prohibits early release. At the time of sentence, the Judge will also order the defendant to serve a term of community supervision following the prison term. The term of community supervision will be equal to 15% of the total prison term. During the time the offender is being supervised in the community, the offender will report to a community supervision officer and must abide by certain restrictions on his/her activities. If the offender violates the terms of the community supervision, he/she may be ordered by the Judge to serve the remainder of the term of community supervision in prison.
Arizona law requires the Judge to order the defendant to pay restitution i
f the victim has suffered a monetary loss directly related to the crime. Restitution is not available to compensate for pain and suffering in criminal cases. Restitution will be ordered regardless of whether the defendant is placed on probation or sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Restitution payments are paid to the Clerk of the Court, who then mails the payments to the victim.
Appeals/Post-Conviction Relief (PCR)
After sentencing, the two main avenues for a defendant to challenge the prosecution, conviction and sentence are
(1) Appeals and
(2) Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief (PCR).
An Appeal is a formal request from the defendant and/or the defendant's attorney asking for an appellate court to review the case to determine if all of the defendant's rights were observed and that the procedures and laws were followed. Depending on the type of appeal, either the Pinal County Attorney's Office or the Arizona Attorney General's Office will handle it on behalf of the State. Cases on appeal are reviewed in writing. In some cases, oral arguments are heard by the Court. The testimony of the victims and witnesses is not allowed.
Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief
Any person who has been convicted of or sentenced for a criminal offense may file a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief if they believe
The conviction or sentence was in violation of the U.S. or Arizona Constitution.
The Court was without jurisdiction to render judgment or impose sentence.
The sentence imposed exceeded the maximum allowed by law.
The person is being held in custody after the sentence imposed has expired.
Newly discovered material facts exist that may have changed the outcome.
If there has been a significant change in the law that applies to the defendant.
A Petition for Post-Conviction Relief must filed within 90 days after the judgment and sentence or within 30 days after the issuance of a direct appeal.
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Event: Dino Morea, Rakhi Sawant, Tisca Chopra and amny others celebrated Women's day with underprivileged women by cheering the
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Deforestation is a current problem that affects and will affect all population in a near future. The bigger demand and the necessity of a lot of objects as paper or wood to produce different products do that wood industry has to fell a lot of trees in places like the rain forest, which is the principal oxygen producer of the world.
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Let's Take a Tour
Students plan a tour of landmarks and points of interest in the Bronx.
Questions to Consider:
What is a landmark or point of interest? Why are they important to a community?
Questions to Explore:
How can a tour be planned to include sites such as: Poe Cottage, the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, the Bronx Zoo (including the Children's Zoo), the Botanical Garden, Van Cortlandt Mansion, Montefiore Hospital, the Morris Vault at St. Ann's Church, and High Bridge? (See photos.)
Begin the tour at Lehman College. On what streets will the bus travel? At what locations should the bus stop? What is the importance of each site? Write a description of what you are passing by and stopping at during the tour. Create a brochure with a map. Write advertisements for the media about the tour you create.
Bronx street and bus maps
Suggested Books & Web Sites
Landmarks of the Bronx; AIA Guide to New York City
The Bronx Borough President's Office; The Bronx County Historical Society; The New York Botanical Garden; Place Matters; Streets of the Bronx; NYC Landmarks Pres. Comm.
Sample Subjects:
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Tue 4th Apr 2006 18:53 UTC
In a rare discussion on the severity of the Windows malware scourge, a Microsoft security official said businesses should consider investing in an automated process to wipe hard drives and reinstall operating systems as a practical way to recover from malware infestation. "When you are dealing with rootkits and some advanced spyware programs, the only solution is to rebuild from scratch. In some cases, there really is no way to recover without nuking the systems from orbit."


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Don Giovanni Tickets
"Il dissoluto punito, ossia il Don Giovanni," which translates to "The Rake Punished, or Don Giovanni," is a two-act opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with an Italian libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Mozart categorized it as an opera buffa, or comic opera, but it is often classified as a dramma giocoso, a mixture of serious and comedic action. It also incorporates supernatural elements, which are mirrored in the otherworldly and mysterious-sounding segments of the score.
Don Giovanni premiered in the Teatro di Praga in Prague on October 29, 1787. Like most of Mozart's work, the Prague audience enthusiastically received and acclaimed it (Mozart was said to have a special relationship with Prague, especially when the Viennese audience was less than supportive of his work). The opera was praised for its quality and innovation (for example, using three onstage ensembles performing in their own respective meters in the ballroom scene). To this day, Don Giovanni remains a standard in the comic opera repertoire; it is ranked as number seven on the Operabase list of the world's most-performed operas. Get your Don Giovanni tickets today to see this comic masterpiece performed live!Plot Synopsis:
Act I, Scene I: In the garden of the Commendatore, Leporello, servant to Don Giovanni, complains of his unpleasant servitude while he keeps watch as his master tries to seduce Donna Anna, the Commendatore's daughter. Giovanni and Anna appear, and when the Commendatore discovers that Giovanni is frightening his daughter, he challenges him to a duel. Anna flees before Giovanni kills the Commendatore and manages to escape with Leporello. When Anna returns with her fiance, Don Ottavio, they are shocked to see the Commendatore lying dead in a pool of his blood. The couple swears vengeance on whoever committed this wicked act.
Act I, Scene II: In the public square outside Giovanni's palace, Giovanni and Leporello encounter a woman, Donna Elvira, pledging revenge on a lover who has abandoned her. Giovanni begins flirting with her, but she discovers that he is the very scoundrel she is looking for, and he flees. Leporello tries to convince Elvira that Giovanni isn't worth her time, but she is resolute. She exits as the marriage procession of Masetto and Zerlina enters. Leporello enters with Giovanni, who immediately tries to get rid of Masetto by offering to throw him a wedding party at his castle. While Giovanni stays behind to seduce Zerlina, Elvira returns and takes Zerlina away, thwarting Giovanni's plan. Then, Anna and Ottavio enter, planning their revenge on the still unknown killer of the Commendatore. Relieved that he is still unrecognized, Giovanni offers to help them before going with Leporello to his palace. Zerlina enters, trying to comfort the jealous Masetto until they hear Giovanni approach. Giovanni continues seducing Zerlina but stops just in time when he discovers Masetto hiding nearby. He leads them both to his ballroom and invites three masked guests (Ottavio, Anna, and Elvira in disguise) to the celebration.
Act I, Scene III: At the party in Don Giovanni's ballroom, Leporello tries to distract Masetto by dancing with him as Giovanni leads Zerlina to a private room. When Zerlina yells for help, Giovanni tries to escape blame by implicating Leporello and threatening to kill him for attacking her. Just then, Ottavio reveals himself and points a gun at Giovanni. Faced with near certain death, Giovanni manages to escape his pursuers.
Act II, Scene I: Outside Elvira's house, Leporello says he is leaving Giovanni's service, but Giovanni pacifies him with a gift of money. Giovanni then convinces Leporello to switch clothes with him to that he can seduce Elvira's maid. After Leporello convinces Elvira that he is Giovanni and he wishes to come back to her, the pair leaves as Giovanni serenades the maid with his mandolin. Suddenly, Masetto arrives, intending to find and murder Giovanni. Disguised as Leporello, Giovanni pledges his support before getting Masetto alone, taking his weapons away, assaulting him, and running away, laughing. Zerlina enters to comfort and attend to Masetto.
Act II, Scene II: In a dark courtyard, Leporello tries to escape Elvira before Ottavio, Anna, Zerlina, and Masetto enter. When they discover the man they think to be Giovanni, they surround him, threatening him with death, while Elvira tries to protect him, begging for mercy. Leporello throws off his disguise and flees. Ottavio is now convinced that Giovanni is the Commendatore's murderer and Elvira, though enraged at being betrayed yet again, begins to feel pity for Giovanni.
Act II, Scene III: In a graveyard, Leporello finds Giovanni and tells him of the confrontation, but Giovanni laughs it off, saying that he used his disguise to try to seduce one of Leporello's girlfriends. Suddenly, a voice comes from a statue of the Commendatore, predicting doom for Giovanni. Unimpressed, Giovanni mockingly invites the statue to dinner.
Act II, Scene IV: In Anna's room, Ottavio tries to convince her to marry him, but she doesn't think it is appropriate to celebrate so soon after her father's death. He accuses her of being unkind, but she reassures him of her love and fidelity.
Act II, Scene V: Back in his palace, Giovanni basks in the glory of his opulent and carefree lifestyle. Elvira arrives, telling him that she no longer seeks revenge, but instead feels pity for him and entreats him to change his wicked ways. He laughs her off until she leaves, dejected. Just then, a scream is heard from outside the walls and Elvira runs through the palace to an alternate exit. Leporello investigates and also returns, stammering that the statue has arrived for dinner as scheduled. Giovanni answers the door and the statue of the Commendatore gives him one last chance to repent. He proudly refuses, so the statue sinks into the ground, dragging Giovanni to hell. Anna, Ottavio, Masetto, and Zerlina arrive and discover that the object of their revenge is dead. Anna and Ottavio plan to marry after a year of mourning for her father; Zerlina and Masetto finally go home to begin their life together; Elvira goes to live the rest of her years in a convent; and Leporello goes out in search of a better master.Run Time: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes Advisory: Due to length and format, recommended for teens and older. Creative Team: Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Italian Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte


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Hi HG, Now that summer's ending, I'd like to get back on the diet bandwagon. Do you have any tips? Back-on-Track Betty
Hi Betty,
Fantastic Q! Between vacations and backyard BBQs, a lot of people get off track during the warmer months. But getting back into the swing of things can be easier than you might think. Here are some tips to jump-start your efforts... Give your pantry, fridge, and freezer a makeover. Dump (or give away) the half-empty bags of potato chips, the leftover brownies from that Labor Day cookout, the pint of gourmet full-fat ice cream... whatever tempting indulgent goodies are lurking in your kitchen. Then hit the grocery store for smart staples. Our supermarket list should give you plenty of ideas! Try a week of "clean eating." While I'm ALL about low-calorie craving busters as alternatives to fattening favorites, I'm also big on filling your diet with tons of nutritious stuff. Think lean protein (skinless chicken breast, shrimp, egg whites, etc.), fresh fruit (Fuji apples are fantastic), and lots of veggies (chopped romaine for salads, broccoli slaw, sugar snap peas, and steamable bags of frozen veggies). When it comes to carbs, go for fiber-packed versions like brown rice and whole-wheat pasta (watch those portions!). Sticking to these basics is a good way to shake off any excess eating you did over the summer. Eat at home more often. While there definitely are smart options you can order at restaurants, and the availability of nutritional info is helpful, you never REALLY know how many calories and fat grams are in your meal. If you want to kick-start your diet, dining out less often can really help. When you do eat out, keep it simple: salads without fatty toppings (light dressing on the side; dip, don't pour!), plain lean protein (like steamed seafood or broiled chicken breast), and steamed veggies. Adjust your workout to the season. Switch out your summer activities for fall-friendly routines. Renew your gym membership, or buy some new exercise DVDs. Don't have time for a full-on workout? Go for a fast-paced 20-minute walk around the mall on your lunch break! Every little bit helps. Good luck!
Dear Hungry Girl, I LOVE bacon, but I know it's fattening. Are there any ways to get a guilt-free fix? Burnin' for Bacon
Hi Burnin',
Good news! Bacon isn't always a calorie catastrophe. Here are a SLEW of smart picks to satisfy that craving for B-A-C-O-N! Bacon basics... When it comes to REAL (a.k.a. pork) bacon, always go for center-cut -- it's less fatty than the usual strips. Turkey bacon is also great. In fact, the stats on center-cut bacon and turkey bacon are very similar -- about 30 calories and 2.5g fat per slice (PointsPlus® value 1*). Some favorite brands at the HG HQ? Jennie-O and Oscar Mayer. And we love Hormel's Black Label Center Cut Bacon. If you want to go the all-natural route, Applegate makes a ton of great options, including turkey bacon and reduced-sodium slices. Oscar Mayer also makes a lower-sodium variety. More market finds… Speaking of Oscar Mayer, I LOVE O.M.'s Real Bacon Bits, which are precooked and crumbled. They're great for a fast fix and have only 25 calories and 1.5g fat per tablespoon (PointsPlus® value 1*). There's also a turkey-bacon version, and Hormel has one with a kick of jalapeño. YUM! And for ready-made, bacon-packed meals, try Weight Watchers Smart Ones Turkey Bacon Melt Quesadilla and Jimmy Dean Delights Bacon, Egg & Cheese Honey Wheat Flatbread. Fun faux-bacon fix... For a creamy no-guilt spread infused with bacon flavor (but no actual bacon), check out Baconnaise Lite. A 1-tbsp. serving has only 30 calories and 3g fat (PointsPlus® value 1*). It is SO good! Stock up if you find it because we've heard it's been discontinued! Bacon recipe bonanza... Click here for our Big Bacon Mac 'n Cheese and Scoopable Chicken Club with Extra Bacon, plus a BIG bacon-packed recipe roundup! And definitely check out the BLT Pizza, Hawaiian Stuffed Burgers, Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Bake, and Cheesy Zucchini Skins. AHHHH, so much bacon deliciousness!!!!
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The Applied Behavior Analysis practicum provides you with intensive opportunities to learn and practice the various roles of a behavior analyst in a variety of different settings and to demonstrate competence as a beginning Applied Behavior Analyst. Opportunities will include:
- Conducting assessment activities related to the need for behavioral interventions
- Designing, implementing and monitoring behavior analysis activities
- Overseeing implementation of behavior analysis programs by others
- Other activities typically performed by a behavior analyst, such as attending planning meetings and researching literature to prepare behavioral interventions.
You will work closely with an assigned university supervisor and a mentoring professional from your individual placement site during the practicum. The practicum requires group seminar supervision, individual supervision, on-site observations and small group supervision in amounts determined by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) standards. The accompanying practicum seminar allows you to share experiences and knowledge gained in placement sites, as well as to seek support and ideas from classmates.


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Hear the music of Charleston's history, including gospel spirituals, music of George Gershwin, songs sung around the campfires during the Civil War, light classics of the St. Cecelia Society, and "Amazing Grace", whose composer, John Newton, worshipped and received inspiration at Circular Congregational Church.
You can buy tickets at any area Charleston Visitor Center or by calling the Box Office at 800.838.3006. Tickets may also be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 pm the evening of each concert.
The Sound of Charleston
December 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
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September 6, 1937 - April 16, 2013
Wurtsboro, NY
John "Jack" Sullivan of Palm Coast, FL, a former resident of Wurtsboro, NY entered into God's world after many years of illness. He was 75 years old and died Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
Friends and family may gather Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st from 4 to 7 p.m. at the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22nd at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 180 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro with Fr. Peter Madori officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Wurtsboro.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. www.kennyfuneralhome.com


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