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BRADFORD, Pa. -- After dropping the first game, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford softball team used a strong offensive output in game two to earn a split in an Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference doubleheader against Mount Aloysius at the Kessel Athletic Complex Saturday.
"A good split for us today," Head Coach Tina Phillips said. "Very proud of the team and how they responded from a tough day yesterday and first game today. They showed a good approach today and were patient and swung at good pitches at the plate. Our defense was solid today and the double plays were clutch. The first game simply was one pitch. We hit some solid balls and their defense had to make some plays. Jordan settled in and pitched well enough to win. In the second game, getting six runs in the second seemed to relax us. Kerrigan pitched well, bend but not break as the defense got us out of some tough spots."
Pitt-Bradford was held to just one hit in game one, but bounced back for 12 hits and as many runs to earn the win via the eight-run rule in the six-inning second game.
Betty Fratercangelo knocked a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth that put the Panthers ahead, 12-4, and secure the victory.
Of the Panthers' 12 hits, Madison East led the way with three while Fratercangelo and Grace Dadzaa earned two apiece.
Fratercangelo also drove in four runs.
In the circle, Kerrigan Hoffmann picked up the win in game two while Jordan Uhing threw all seven innings while giving up just the two earned runs in the first inning and striking out five.
The Panthers' victory in game two was the first defeat in conference play of the season for the Mounties.
Pitt-Bradford is now 10-12 on the season and 2-4 in AMCC contests.
Game One: Mount Aloysius 2, Pitt-Bradford 0
The Mounties got all the offense they'd need in the top of the first on a two-run home run.
Maddy Hillery worked the lone Panther hit of the contest in the second, grounding a hard ball up the middle that was fielded by the second baseman but did not draw a throw.
The two teams went down in order in the third and fourth.
The Mounties worked the bases loaded in the fourth but Uhing and the Panther defense left the bases loaded with consecutive popouts and groundouts.
Later in the seventh, the Panthers were down to their final out looking to extend the game.
Liz Dzurisin lined a ball to the Mounties left fielder, who misplayed the liner and brought the tying run to the plate.
However, Mount Aloysius worked a fly out and secured the win.
Game Two (6 Innings): Pitt-Bradford 12, Mount Aloysius 4
Mount Aloysius took an early 2-0 lead, working two runs in the top of the second.
But Pitt-Bradford wasted no time in getting those runs back -- and then some -- in the bottom half of the frame.
Two walks and a hit by pitch loaded the bases, then two more walks brought home Jessica Milliron and Kendra Colegrove to tie the game.
East singled home Natalie Harding, then Hillery sent home Jenna Fellows and Fratercangelo with a single to right.
East later scored on a Melissa Nye groundout to round out the six-run inning.
The Mounties got two back in the fourth on an RBI single and double.
In the fifth, Fratercangelo singled home Dadzaa to put the Panthers ahead, 7-4.
The Panthers completed the victory with five runs in the sixth.
With East aboard, Dzurisin hit a long fly ball to deep left field for a double, bringing her home.
Nye then singled home Karissa Cratty and then scored on a single from Chandler White.
With the bases loaded, Fratercangelo lined a single up the middle that scored Kendra Colegrove from third and Dadzaa from second to put the Panthers ahead, 12-4, and give them the victory.
Throughout the game, the Panther defense used two double plays to escape tough situations.
Up next, the Panthers will take on Medaille Tuesday for a road doubleheader.


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YSL La Laque Vault
Just supposing you have a cool £405 handy, YSL have pulled out the stops again with this year's Vault. Inside, you'll find 24 shades of YSL La Laque in what's almost a life time supply box!
The YSL La Laque Vault has everything covered – everything! Even though I'm on a one-woman mission to reduce the amount of nail polish (smaller bottles please) I have (I mean, what happens to all the unused polish in the world – there must be a sea of it) to say that if I had this I'd be all kinds of glad.
It's one of those crazy luxury buys that's out of reach for most but oh, such a pleasure to look at! The YSL La Laque Vault is HERE.
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£405? I have that down the back of the sofa 😉
This looks so nice, if I only I had lots of money this would be mine as would the Nars vault. Such lovely luxury christmas presents if they are in your budget!
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Freshman Megan Scott and sophomore Hannah Black each set school records on Friday to lead AMSA's girls varsity track team to a 99-35 victory over Innovation Academy. The boys varsity team, meanwhile, lost to Innovation 72-64 despite the efforts of sophomore J.P. Carbonneau, who set school records in the long jump and triple jump.
Megan ran the 800 meters in 2:42.2, while Hannah ran the 400 meters in 1:03.1. J.P. set new marks with a long jump of 19 feet, 5 inches and a triple jump of 36 feet, 2 inches.


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"As to why researchers did not proceed in their normal fashion, which is to fiercely compete for any relevant funding opportunity, remains unknown," write Jason Behrmann and Vardit Ravitsky, University of Montreal. "However, a clue may lie in the fact that this grant aims to support clinical research necessary to justify relaxing the current – hotly contested – ban on gay and bisexual men as eligible blood donors."
Current policies do not allow men who have had sex with men from 1977 to the present to donate blood.
"It's time to prove the claim that members of the gay and bisexual community can become eligible blood donors without increasing risks of transfusion-transmitted infections to the public," write the authors. "Using funding on offer is the first step in this process."
The authors state that new screening methods allow early detection of HIV and hepatitis B and C which can protect the blood supply from infection.
"This case also provides an illuminating example as to why it is necessary for Canadian guidelines regarding Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans to continue to foster fairness and equity in research," they write. "The guidelines emphasize the principle of justice and the obligation of appropriate inclusion of vulnerable and typically excluded groups in research. Ignoring a grant that encourages the inclusion of sexual minorities in clinical research therefore runs contrary to national standards of scientific excellence."
''While this research may be complex and may pose particular methodological challenges, the research community should face these challenges, and funding agencies should facilitate the uptake of this opportunity by addressing the needs of researchers. Both researchers and funders should demonstrate social responsibility since this research will have important societal implications and will promote justice and fairness in establishing an evidence-based foundation for blood donation policies," conclude the authors."
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Needle-Exchange Pilot Programs Launch in New Jersey
The Philadelphia Inquirer last week examined the launch of pilot needle-exchange programs in New Jersey that aim to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among injection drug users. The pilot program has been in effect in Atlantic City since Nov. 27. A program in Camden is scheduled to launch this month, and programs in Newark and Paterson will start this winter, Roseanne Scotti, director of the Drug Policy Alliance of New Jersey, said (Urgo, Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/24/07).
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in August approved the establishment of three-year needle-exchange programs in the four cities. Gov. Jon Corzine (D) in December 2006 signed into law a bill that allows six cities to establish needle-exchange programs and provides $10 million to drug treatment programs in the state. The state health commissioner must report to the governor and state Legislature on whether the needle-exchange programs are effective. In addition, people who participate in and run the programs are required to carry identification cards that protect them from being arrested for possessing drug paraphernalia. No state funding will be allocated to the cities for operating needle-exchange programs.
To be eligible for the program, a city must have at least 300 HIV/AIDS cases attributed to injection drug use per 100,000 residents and at least 350 confirmed HIV/AIDS cases overall. Each program will be required to report data on the number of people participating in the programs and referred to drug treatment, the status of their treatment and the number of syringes exchanged. According to state Health Commissioner Fred Jacobs, the data will be used to promote the expansion of the programs and will remain anonymous (Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, 8/2/07).
According to the Inquirer, New Jersey is the last state to implement needle-exchange programs. Supporters of the pilot programs note that about 45% of New Jersey's new reported HIV cases involve infection due to injection drug use using contaminated needles. Some opponents of the programs have said needle exchanges appear to condone or promote injection drug use, the Inquirer reports.
The Atlantic City program is administered by Health and Human Services for Atlantic City and operates out of the South Jersey AIDS Alliance's Oasis Center. Georgett Watson, program director of the alliance, said that in the first few weeks the program provided 90 clients with 11 clean needles for every used needle clients returned. Two of the clients who came in to exchange needles have entered treatment programs, Watson said (Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/24/07).


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Being a National Guard family has its benefits, such as being able to live where you want and not having to move as soon as you've just settled in to your new location. It also has its downfalls, like living states away from the closest real base and not being near other military families. But at the beginning of our life with the military, the thing that I found to be the most aggravating was the questions. Every conversation I had with family, friends and even perfect strangers felt like a round of 20 questions.
"Why would your husband want to join?" (Because he really likes eating food that's been vacuum sealed in bags for months that can't be identified save for the label on the outside while trying to keep the sand out of his mouth.)
"Is it hard?" (Umm...Which part?)
"Don't you miss him?" (Would you miss half your heart if it were ripped apart from you?)
"Will he have to deploy?" (Nah...he's just going to sit twiddling his thumbs while someone else goes.)
"How could you let him join when you have young children?" (And surprisingly I heard this one multiple times.)I apologize for my sarcasm, but in the beginning the questions seemed so insensitive and naive that I tended to get defensive. At times it felt like every conversation where I mentioned my husband, the questions would begin. This happened so often that I stopped mentioning my husband and what he was doing. And I rarely talked about the impending deployment. It was just easier to avoid the frustration, although I wanted to be able to share how proud I was of my husband and his service.
Now with this deployment well underway and homecoming drawing closer with each passing day, I find that I have a very different attitude toward the questions. A co-worker whom I had not seen in a while asked if my husband was home yet. When I told her "no" she went on to ask more:
"Has it been hard having him away? I mean, I hate to say it, but I really like it when my husband goes out of town for a week or so."
"Is he done after this? He did his time right, so he's done?"Normally these would have been questions that potentially would have had me turning on my heel and walking away. Yes, it's been hard having him away from our family, but it makes us appreciate the time we do have together so much more than we did before. And yes, he will go back again. We don't know where or when, but he will willingly go back when he is called. It's what he loves and what he believes in.
This deployment has brought about a lot of changes in me, from being more independent to appreciating my husband so much more. But it has also made me more tolerant of the innocent questions from others. I've come to realize that most people ask me questions about my husband and our life in the military, not out of insensitivity or total ignorance, but because they are curious about our life and honestly want to learn more.
I also see myself in their questions. Before my husband joined the Army, I probably would have been asking these very same questions. I was clueless to the struggles, as well as the joys, that our military families face. Most civilians really have no idea what life with the military is really like, and will possibly never know if they don't ask. So I've come to view these questions as an opportunity to educate the public as to what soldiers and their families go through, while deployed as well as at home. I answer every question asked as honestly as possible. I share with pride the job that my husband is doing and how our family is coping. I also share the struggles that we face. Through doing this, I've found very receptive listeners who are eager to learn, as well as to give a helping hand if needed. Granted, there are some out there who are in disagreement with role of the military and ask questions in a negative way, but those have been few and far between. I hope by answering questions and sharing our family's experiences, that I can help others better understand the things that our military and their families deal with, both good and bad. And if I just one person is a little more aware, then I feel like I've done my job.
Do you sometimes feel like you get asked "20 questions" about military life? How do you handle these? What are some of the questions you've been asked by friends, family or strangers?
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This article discusses that ethanol is a renewable fuel that is already well-entrenched and poised to spread into new arenas. Early in the automobile era, ethanol actually had a chance of becoming the primary fuel instead of the alternative. EI0 accounts for 10 percent of all gasoline sold in the United States. Its major advantages are that the ethanol fraction, derived from corn or other biomass, is reliable and renewable, and it is clean burning, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Ethanol is set to grab an even greater percentage of the gasoline blending market, due to the banning of the most commonly used gasoline additive, methyl tertiary butyl ether, in California, New York. In order for ethanol to become more widely used as a fuel, either the cost of production must be significantly reduced or a national standard, mandating the use of renewable fuels and providing incentives for their use, will have to be issued.
Other renewable power sources, mainly wind, sun, and water, may be drawing the lion's share of attention, but ethanol is a renewable fuel that's already well-entrenched and poised to spread into new arenas.
Early in the automobile era, ethanol actually had a chance of becoming the primary fuel instead of the alternative. Henry Ford intended his Model T to run on pure ethanol, but less expensive gasoline soon emerged as the dominant fuel.
The majority of ethanol in use today is employed as a gasoline blending agent, in a mix known as E10 (for the 10 percent ethanol mixed into the gasoline). More than one billion gallons of ethanol are blended with gasoline every year in the United States, and every automobile on the road today is capable of running on ElO.
In all, EI0 accounts for 10 percent of all gasoline sold in the United States. Its major advantages are that the ethanol fraction, derived from corn or other biomass, is reliable and renewable, and it is clean burning, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Ethanol is set to grab an even greater percentage of the gasoline blending market, due to the banning of the most commonly used gasoline additive, methyl tertiary butyl ether, in California, New York, and a dozen other states as of January 2004. That leaves ethanol as the only viable oxygenating agent, to raise octane and reduce emissions.
There are some developments under way for ethanol that may help it move beyond the gasoline blend business. Researchers are looking at the use of ethanol to power fuel cells, or to blend with diesel, to form the less-polluting e-diesel. New methods for converting other biomass feedstocks, such as switchgrass and wood chips, into ethanol are expected to lower the overall cost of production significantly. Most ethanol available for fuel today is derived from corn starch.
Commercial e-diesel, ethanol-powered fuel cells, and cheaper production are still some ways off. E-diesel, the closest of these technologies to marketability, has yet to receive all the EPA approvals required for a conU11ercial fuel. It has some major safety issues to overcome and is at least two years away from commercial use, said Norm Marek, manager for Alternate Energy and Transportation Fuel Programs in the Illinois Department of COI1U11erce and Consumer Affairs, or DCCA, in Springfield.
For fuel cells and ethanol production technologies, the timeline runs even further. Stationary fuel cells powered by ethanol are roughly five years away, according to Gary Welch, the technical support manager for Williams BioEnergy in Pekin, Ill. Waste biomass-to- ethanol conversion isn't expected to reach large- scale production levels until 2010, according to John Sheehan, a senior research engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo.
From Corn to Cars
Ethanol, referred to chemically as either C2H60 or C2H5OH, is produced through one of two related fermentation processes, known as wet and dry milling. Each process involves the use of enzymes to convert starch, which is present in high concentrations in corn and other grains, into sugars. Yeast is then added to ferment the sugars. During this fermentation, the yeast converts the sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide. T he non-fermentable part of the corn is processed to make a variety of products.
Wet milling, which involves soaking the corn before it 's converted, produces a greater number of valuable byproducts, but yields less ethanol per batch. Dry milling, which involves grinding the entire corn kernel into flour, produces more ethanol per batch, but yields lowervalue byproducts.
Both of these processes require heat that is derived from electricity.
Before it leaves the plant, ethanol is blended with about 5 percent denaturant (typically, natural gasoline) to render it undrinkable, and thereby exempt from beverage alcohol taxes.
One of the criticisms of ethanol has traditionally been that nuking it consumes more energy than it produces. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, however, concludes that "ethanol production is energy efficient because it yields 34 percent more energy than issued in growing and harvesting the corn and distilling it into ethanol."
However, ethanol doesn't other the fuel efficiency of gasoline. A gallon of ethanol contains 28 percent less energy than a gallon of gasoline. This has been one of the drawbacks to flexible fuel vehicles that run on higher blends of ethanol, such as E85.
The national Ethanol Vehicle Coalition estimates that there are currently n1.ore than two million flexible fuel vehicles, or FFVs, on the road, but most drivers aren't even aware that they can fuel their vehicles with anything besides standard gasoline. All 2003 Ford Taurus models, as well as DaimlerChrysler's Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country mini vans, among others, can run straight £i'0111 the factory on E85, standard gasoline, or a mix of the two. Onboard sensors monitor the fuel mixture and the onboard computer adjusts spark timing and fuel flow to optimize performance.
Flexible fuel vehicle adoption has been slowed by the lack of public fueling sites. Currently, there are only about 200 public E85 fueling stations, most of which are in the Corn Belt. This lack of infrastructure has meant that most people who drive flexible fuel vehicles will never fill them with E85. For that reason, most of the FFVs promoted as such are being sold as fleet vehicles into cities where there is a legislated requirement to put alternate fuel vehicles into service.
On the positive side, ethanol burns cleaner than conventional fuels, which results in fewer tailpipe emissions. A car burning E10 emits as much as 30 percent less carbon monoxide than one running on conventional gasoline; 12 percent fewer volatile compounds; 30 percent fewer toxic components, such as benzene and toluene; and 3 percent fewer nitrogen oxides.
There is one irony to all this: Ethanol is too costly to use in the production of ethanol. At this point, most ethanol production consumes electricity generated by coal, which produces high levels of NOx and sulfur dioxide emmisions.
Cleaner, Cheaper Fuel
One major research effort at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is seeking to address both the cost issue and need for coal in the production of ethanol. The Bioethanol Pilot Plant, a test plant funded by the Department of Energy, is using everything from waste newsprint to r ice straw, switchgrass, and corn stover to produce ethanol.
The waste biomass-to-ethanol process relies on a new class of enzymes that serve as catalysts to convert cellulose and hemicellulose-the parts of biomass that currently are considered waste-into the sugars that are then fermented into ethanol, according to NREL's Sheehan. The enzymes required to make this process commercially viable are expected to be delivered next year by Genencor of Palo Alto, Calif. What's left after the cellulose and hemicellulose are processed is lignin, a polymer that can be burned to produce steam and electricity to power an ethanol production plant.
The main focus of the project at this point is processing corn stover-every part of the corn plant except the kernel- that is currently considered waste. The goal is to have a commercial demonstration of the corn stover-to-ethanol project online by 2007.
Sheehan estimates that it's possible to produce 10 billion to 20 billion gallons of ethanol per year from this material, a major increase over the two million gallons per year produced from corn kernels alone.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, meanwhile, has partnered with NREL; John Deere in Moline; the National Corn Growers Association in Chesterfield, Mo.; and the Renewable Fuels Association in Washington, to extensively test and quantify the potential of e-diesel in off-road, diesel-powered equipment.
E-diesel is a blend of 10 to 15 percent ethanol mixed with at least 80 percent No. 2 diesel fuel and up to 5 percent of an additive to keep the two fuels blended. It has been found to reduce particulate nutter and carbon monoxide emissions, but has little effect, positive or negative, on NOx emissions, according to Wendy Clark, NREL's group manager for fuels performance.
In light of the increased restrictions placed on diesel fuel by the Environmental Protection Agency, e-diesel has some real appeal for heavy-vehicle manufacturers, such as John Deere. The DCCA is conducting a series of laboratory engine emission, durability, and component compatibility and performance tests in three proprietary series of John Deere diesel engines, Marek said.
No modifications have been required to accomodate a 10 percent e-diesel blend. To date, one series of tests has run a John Deere combine for 800 hours on the 10 percent blend, with the mechanicals remaining within factory spec.
As with ethanol-blended gasoline, e-diesel suffers from poorer fuel economy than unblended diesel. A 10 percent blend will deliver 3 to 4 percent lower fuel economy than standard diesel, Marek said. While that is a negligible loss, heavy equipment will suffer a power drop-off when it burns e-diesel, he said.
Safety Woes
In addition, there are some major safety issues that make the fuel unlikely to become available on a retail basis, according to Bob McCormick, senior engineer for NREL. The biggest concern is flammability-something most diesel users rarely consider.
E-diesel has a low flashpoint, McCormick said, creating the very real concern that ethanol vapor in a vehicle's fuel tank will mix with air and be ignited by a spark during refueling or during a crash. DCCA is conducting tests with NREL to determine if installing a flame arrestor in the fill mouth of a vehicle's gas tank will help prevent the problem. Marek predicts that this device, coupled with education and control of the fuel in a fleet-dispensing setting, will make e-diesel a viable fuel source for heavy equipment manufacturers, like Deere, in roughly two years. NREL's McCormick cautions that it is too early in the analysis of the problem to know whether other safety issues will crop up.
Fuel Cell Power
The concept of using ethanol to power fuel cells is even further away from commercialization, but seems more likely to have wide application. Williams Bio-Energy's Welch said that the company has partnered with Caterpillar in Peoria, Ill., Nuvera Fuel Cells in Cambridge, Mass., the Illinois DCCA, and the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and test an ethanol- fueled proton exchange membrane fuel cell system.
Anhydrous denatured ethanol will be used as the base fuel in the project, which will be based at Williams' Pekin, Ill., facility. The goal of the demonstration is to prove the durability of the stationary fuel cell by logging 4,000 hours of continuous operation. The system will produce 15 kW of electric power.
Nuvera is providing the fuel cell system and the reformer, which will use a hybrid of partial oxidation and auto thermal reforming to convert the ethanol to the hydrogen required by the fuel cell, according to John Batal, Nuvera's program manager for the project. Ethanol is easy to reform and easier to store and transport than pure hydrogen, making it particularly suitable for use in fuel cells, he said.
Caterpillar will provide the power conversion equipment to convert the fuel cell's direct current to the alternating current required by Williams' local electric grid. Williams is providing the site, the ethanol, and the power grid. Nuvera has been testing the fuel cell system and reformer since July and expects to deliver it to the field test site at the end of February, Batal said. If all goes well, the durability test should be completed six to eight months later.
Despite these innovations, ethanol has a long way to go before it is widely adopted as anything more than a gasoline additive. For starters, it still needs to be transported by truck or rail, a process that is too costly to be widely used outside of major corn producing areas. Current pipeline technology doesn't safeguard against water pockets diluting the ethanol during transport, NREL's Clark said. And, there is an elastomer compatibility concern with the seals in pipelines and pumping equipment that makes it unlikely that fuel ethanol will be delivered that way any time soon.
Perhaps more significantly, ethanol production is still quite expensive. The U.S. government provides subsidies to fuel blenders for adding up to 10 percent ethanol, but there are no tax credits or subsidies for a higher percentage of ethanol use.
In order for ethanol to become more widely used as a fuel, either the cost of production must be significantly reduced or a national standard, mandating the use of renewable fuels and providing incentives for their use, will have to be issued. Until that time, gasoline and other fossil fuels have little to fear from ethanol.


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At Key Cycle, we know that proper and preventative maintenance is absolutely essential to making your bike a joy to ride. Our shop offers a full range of services on any bike. No repair is too small or too big for us to handle. Call us at for pricing on your next repair or tune up job and we will get you back on the road as quickly as possible.
Need a quick fix, flats, new tires, breaks or gear adjustments maybe a safety check? Just drop in the the shop and get your bike tuned!
Tune-Up Package
Recommended: Every year (or every 1,700 miles) lubrication and precision adjustment keep your bike ready to ride. This tune up is to ensure that all components are tuned and working properly.
► Adjust derailleurs, shifters, brakes, hubs, bearings and headset
► True front and rear wheels
► Lube chain, cables and external moving parts
► Check and tighten all bolts/nuts
► Light Cleaning
► Inspect frame and fork for damage
► Test ride for shifting and braking performance, as well as noises
Fixed Gear Tune Up
► True both wheels
► Adjust front and rear brakes
► Clean and inspect front and rear hubs
► Clean and inspect bottom bracket (if applicable)
► Adjust and tighten headset
► Tightening all other bolts
► Lubing/light cleaning of entire bike
► Inflate tires to proper pressure
Complete Overhaul
Recommended: Every other year (or every 2,500 miles) Complete Overhaul Thorough inspection, dis-assembly, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly and adjustment of most major components including bearing systems. includes All of the services in the tune-up Package
Also includes the following:
► Overhaul headset with new ball bearings where applicable
► Overhaul front and rear hubs with new ball bearings where applicable
► Overhaul bottom bracket with new ball bearings where applicable
► Deep cleaning of frame, fork, and wheels
► Cables and housing are not included, There is an additional fee to replace all Cables and all Housing .
Safety Check
► Check and adjusting gears.
► Check and adjusting brakes.
► Check and inflating tires.
► Check and tightening all nuts and bolts.
► We will also advise you if any parts need replaced.
Clean And Lube
Keep your bicycle running like new and avoid costly repairs. Regular lubrication and cleaning of your bicycle is necessary to keep your machine running well. If you do not have the time, place, or energy to do the dirty work, let us do it for you.
► Wipe down of frame and drive train.
► Lubrication of drivetrain, deraileurs, deraileur cables, brake pivots, brake cables, pedals, suspension fork upper legs, and other parts that require lubrication based on the bicycle.
► Air up tires.
Drive Train Cleaning Package
► Removal of chain, cassette, front & rear deraileur, and cranks.
► Cleaning of parts in bio-solvent tank.
► Re-installation and adjust of parts.
► Includes new deraileur cables and housings.
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The bicycle is the most efficient form of human transportation. It can combat climate change, ease urban congestion, and build human fitness. It brings us together, yet allows us to escape. And it takes us places we would never see any other way. Trek.
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From your child's first bike to mountain bikes or even BMX , you'll be able to find a great assortment of bicycles and accessories for kids of all ages here at Key Cycling.
Our expert staff will be able to assist you in finding the right type and size of bicycle to meet the specific needs of your child.
And for his or her protection we also carry an assortment of helmets and gloves in a wide range of colors and sizes.
Is it time to buy your little boy or girl their first bicycle? Or, is your "little one" growing out of their bike and ready for a bigger bike, or one without training wheels? If it's been a while since you've bike-shopped, you're in for a pleasant surprise. New technology and designs have made it easier than ever to find a kids bike.
Today, there are more types of two-wheelers available from a wider variety of retailers than ever before. While this means you have a better selection, it also increases the possibility of purchasing the wrong bike or one that is lesser quality or poorly assembled. To help, here are some key tips to ensure that you get a bike your tyke will love.
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Adult bicycles are selected according to frame size. Kids' bikes, however, are sized (and referred to) according to wheel size, as follows:
- Ages 3 to 5: 10- to 12-inch wheels
- Ages 4 to 7: 16-inch
- Ages 6 to 13: 20-inch
- Ages 9 to 13: 24-inch
- Ages 10 to adult: 26-inch or 700c
Fitting a bike is more than determining age and height, though. You must evaluate coordination and cycling experience, too. For example, taller children lacking confidence do much better on smaller bikes because they feel more comfortable and in control. And a coordinated 10-year old with long legs might be ready for a full-size bike.
The most important factor is safety. Don't make the common mistake of buying too big a bike expecting your child to grow into it. Oversized bikes are dangerous and can cause crashes. They're also harder to ride. These things may turn your kid off to cycling. Besides, when they outgrow the bike, you can easily trade it in or sell it in the newspaper or at a yard sale to buy the next-larger one.
When you're checking bike fit, make sure that the child can sit on the seat and place both feet firmly on the ground, which means he'll be able to hold himself upright and get on and off without difficulty. If the bicycle is equipped with training wheels, it's okay if the child reaches the ground with his toes only, because the training wheels support him. As he develops balance, gradually raise the training wheels so he gets used to leaning the bike to turn.
It's also important that children can comfortably reach the handlebars and steer. If the bars are out of reach, steering will pull them forward causing a loss of control. Plus, if the bicycle has hand brakes, it's crucial that the child's hands can reach and operate the controls. If the child doesn't have the hand strength to operate the levers, it's usually possible to adjust the systems to make it easier for them, which a good bike shop will help you with during the purchase.
Bike Types
Today, kids' bikes vary as much as adult models. For tots, there are tiny brakeless "sidewalk" bikes not intended for street use. Once they turn eight, many kids want BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) models, which are ideal for everything from cruising to school and around town to trick riding, racing and dirt jumping. Also popular are one-speed cruisers, and even mini mountain bikes with suspension.
If your child is very small, you might be able to pick out a bike for them. Once they get a little older, though, this gets tricky. Remember, that it's their bike and keep in mind that they're more likely to want to ride and to get excited about biking if they've got the two-wheeler they like best.
To find out what they want, just ask them. Or bring home some catalogs from a shop, or go online and have them point out models they like. Or, make a day of it and bring them shopping so they can show you the cool bikes.
If the new bike is a surprise gift, check what your child's friends ride. That should ensure that you pick a winner. Also, most professional bicycle retailers will let you return an unused new bicycle if it turns out that your child had her heart set on a different type.
Accessories & Parts
We take care for your vehicle
We have all types of accessories for both you and your bike.
We can provide you with the perfect accessory for your ride, including:
- Sunglasses
- Backpacks
- Helmets
- Gloves
- Hydration packs
- and many others…
And for your bike:
- Pumps
- Seat packs
- Seat pads
- Lights
- Locks
- Racks
- Water bottles and cages
- and a complete line of replacement parts
Brands and Items We Carry Include:
- LOOK Pedals
- Oakley Sun Glasses
- Giro
- Bontrager
- Mavic
- Camelback
- Zipp Wheel
- Rayban Sun Glasses
- Continental Tire
- Shimano
- Campagnolo
- Profile Desing
- Polar
- Blackburn Light
- Bell
- Giordana
Clif bars
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Are you in town for just a few days or would you like to enjoy a great day of bike ridding on beautiful Key Biscayne?
Want to try a full suspension mountain bike before you buy and want more than just a regular test ride? Or, are you just looking to have an incredibly fun afternoon while visiting Key Biscayne?
We carry a full line of bicycles which we rent by the hour, by the day or even by the week. We will also be able to provide you with a helmet and lock if you need one.
No matter the reason, we have an entire fleet of bicycles waiting for you to rent. Just browse our bike information below, select the bikes you need and we'll make sure we meet your reservation needs!
Exploring the island with a bike is the best way to get up-close-and-personal with the our island and the beautiful beaches. Trust us, you'll be blown away by how close you get to nature and the beautiful beaches that you have seen in your favorite movies and on TV. Nothing gets you closer than being on a bike, so do yourself a favor and hop on a bike while visiting Key Biscayne.
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|2 Hour Rental
|Full Day Rental (24 Hours – Next Day Return)
|Full Week Rental (7 Days)
** Free locks and helmets provided
Mountain & Road Bike
|Full Day Rental (24 Hours – Next Day Return)
|Full Week Rental (7 Days)
** Free locks and helmets provided
Please note that rental rates are subject to change. For current rates and bicycle availability please contact us.
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MTV explores virgin reality
MTV plans to produce a new spin on reality TV dubbed The Virgin Chronicles, featuring music stars talking about the first time they had sex, Reuters reports.
Actor-producer John Stamos is producing the series, which will present the star's account of his or her first sexual experience and then air interviews of the other party to compare stories. The couple will be reunited on air to sort out the truth.
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Remedial Massage near Gladesville
– Nick Williams, Gladesville.
Remedial Massage near Gladesville – If you're seeking a fantastic remedial massage only minutes from Gladesville, look no further than Ryde Natural Health Clinic. Our team of experienced massage therapists can adapt your massage session to suit your individual needs and preferences. You're sure to be left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!
A Remedial Massage Just for you…
Remedial massage uses several specialised techniques to locate and repair damage to muscles, tendons and joints. Massage therapy supports and speeds up the body's own repair mechanisms in order to alleviate symptoms including tight muscles and muscle aches and pains.
Our candle-lit, essential-oil 'relaxation remedial massage' is the perfect solution to ease the stresses of a busy week. Our Relaxation Remedial Massage will have you relaxed, refreshed and energized in no time.
If you're a sports lover, whether you're a top athlete or a weekend warrior you'll love our 'sports remedial massage'. Our therapists will deliver a sports specific massage session that is designed around your goals, be they to prevent injury, relieve injury, or to relieve after-game soreness.
If you're a mum-to-be, our 'pregnancy remedial massage' uses a combination of gentle and direct techniques specifically designed to ease the tensions and pain experienced as your baby grows (available from week 12 through to full term). Regular pregnancy massage will make your pregnancy more comfortable and can improve overall prenatal health for many pregnant women!
Remedial Massage Fees
Ninety minutes – $140
For the ultimate in relaxation, you can't go past our ninety minute indulgent remedial massage. A ninety minute remedial massage allows your therapist ample time to work deep into every tight muscle, and every tender point, leaving you feeling completely relaxed and care free.
Sixty minutes – $100
Our sixty minute remedial massage is our most popular massage, and is perfect for most clients! In sixty minutes your therapist can get your entire body relaxed prior to doing specific targeted work to the areas that are important to you.
Thirty minutes – $60
Our thirty minute remedial massage is great for those pressed for time. Thirty minutes is plenty of time to get into the problem areas and deliver a targeted, fast pace, deep massage.
Please note:
For visits to remedial massage therapist Leah, health fund rebates are available for all health funds except for Medibank Private.
For visits to remedial massage therapist AJ, health fund rebates are available for all health funds except for Medibank Private and HCF.
For visits to remedial massage therapists Jacky, Anna, and Tom, health fund rebates are available for all health funds.
A selection of essential and fragrant oils is included with every Remedial Massage at Ryde Natural Health Clinic.
Most health funds will provide a rebate for Remedial Massage. If you wish to check if your health fund provides a rebate prior to booking, simply call us with the name of your fund and we'll let you know which therapist is covered by your fund.
Remedial Massage near Gladesville. Why Choose Us?
- Our therapists are specialists in their field and hold the highest remedial massage qualifications.
- Health fund rebates are available for all of our services (we can swipe your card on the spot!).
- All sessions are carried out in a private, clean, air-conditioned room.
- You can plug in your own iPhone/iPod or leave the background music up to us.
- Parking is easy. (Free parking is available at the door).
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Account Manager Isabelle Walker shares her experience of the IPREX Global Leadership Conference in Paris earlier this year.
In February 2017 I was fortunate enough to visit Paris for the annual IPREX Global Leadership Forum. This is a conference in which future leaders within IPREX firms are invited to discuss the challenges, trajectories and changes in public relations and government relations.
IPREX firm Gootenberg was the host partner, and organised an exceptional three days in one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
We stayed at the trendy Mama Shelter in the retro 20th Arrondissement. We were treated to exceptional food and wine on the first night of the conference, and I was able to acquaint myself with IPREX partners from all over the world – mostly from Europe and America.
On the second day of the conference was a tasting of French cheese and wine, followed by an indulgent dinner of French food (and more wine) at a local bistro, Café Lumiere.
Meeting people in the same line as work as you, especially when you don't speak the same language, gives the (perhaps obvious) realisation that the basics of professional communication are the same across cultures.
Those basics are: understanding your client; understanding the client's needs; understanding your target stakeholders and who you are talking to; and getting your message right for your stakeholders.
The value of the conference was having a fresh, perhaps cultural take on something which is familiar. New ideas for Australian clients came from examples of: American gumption; German creativity; French sophistication; or British ingenuity.
The sharing of ideas and what we saw as the future of the industry, internationally and in our own sphere of influence, was incredibly eye-opening. It made me think of ways to bring this knowledge home, and how it can be applied to Wells Haslem Mayhew and to our clients.
We discussed leadership, and what it means to be a good leader – whether that be at the bottom of your business or at the top. There was an informative session on crisis in the digital age, taken from an American partner whose client had seamlessly managed what could have been a business-ending crisis, but which turned out to actually boost the business' profile.
We shared creative ideas, tips we use in our everyday lives as consultants, as well as ideas for pitching to new clients and how to win important accounts.
The experience was truly once in a life time, and I was lucky enough to meet some wonderful people and share some extremely fun memories.
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1. Chairman Address, John Wells
2. A tale of two infernos, Benjamin Haslem
3. A negative agenda will not save Queensland, Robert Masters
4. What's the John Dory?, Alexandra Mayhew
5. Brussels sprouts ideas, Alexandra Mayhew
6. Parliamentary inquiries and your role in policy, Kathy Lindsay
7. Delivering better health care at journey's end, Chris McGowan
8. Cross-cultural brainstorming in Paris, Isabelle Walker
9. Federal Election: 2018?, Tim Mantiri
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Date: 1/26/2019
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Come see your neighbor's art! This is your chance to get a first look at the notebooks submitted for our Community Artbook project. These notebooks, filled with the work of our patrons, your friends and family will be cataloged and put into our circulation collection. Come by now to see the art, later, you'll need a library card!
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Roger Williams University
Cellular Telephone Voice/Data/Txt Service Stipend
Employee Name: ________________________ Datatel EID Number:__________________
Campus/Department: __________________________________________________________
Cellular Telephone Stipend: Cellular phone number (with area code): _________________
Budget Account: Fund _________________________________
Service Start Date: ___________________ Service End Date: __________________
lease Check One Plan:
Voice: Base Plan ($42) ______
Voice/Txt/Data: Base Plan ($70) ______
Total Monthly Stipend: $
(Paid first pay period of each month)
Employee Certification:
By signing below, I certify that I have read and understand the Cell Phone Stipend Policy, and the above stipend will be used toward expenses that I incur for Cellular Telephone Voice/Data and Internet Service usage for business purposes. I further certify that should the business usage significantly decline for a sustained period, that I would notify my supervisor in writing, as soon as practicable. I understand that this stipend will not be included on my W-2 form as taxable income, provided that I continue to meet the employee eligibility requirements for the need to use a cell phone for University purposes. I further understand that Roger Williams University is not responsible for the tax consequences of the stipend or the business use of my personal cellular or internet devices.
______________________________________ ________________________________
Employee Signature Date
Supervisor Signature Date
______________________________________ ________________________________ Executive/Senior Vice President/Vice President Signature Date
Forward completed form to Human Resources
Adopted January 26, 2011 Revised February 9, 2011
Revised February 29, 2012 (Effective January 1, 2012)
Roger Williams University & Roger Williams University School of Law Cellular Telephone Stipend Policy
The purpose of this Cellular Telephone Stipend Policy (the "Policy") is to comply with federal and state regulations and streamline the recordkeeping and reimbursement activities while providing savings of the Roger Williams University and Roger Williams University School of Law (collectively referred to as the "University") operating budget.
Definition of a Cell Phone and Service:
Cellular telephone service for the purposes of this plan is any service that is being used, in any measure, to make or receive wireless voice, data, or text calls or interactions on the public cellular telephone networks.
A cellular telephone (cell phone) for the purposes of this plan is any device that is capable of using the services provided by the public cellular telephone networks. These devices vary from a simple telephone device that allows calls to be made and received and perhaps provide simple features such as a phone number directory, simple appointment calendar, and calculator to more complex phones that can do simple text messaging and synchronizing directory and calendar data with computers, to devices with "smart" telephone features and personal digital assistant (PDA) capabilities which would include fully synchronized contact databases, calendars, email, and web browsing, to general computers with cellular phone network cards.
Determining employee eligibility:
Who is eligible? Any University employee who has a need to use a cell phone for business purposes is considered eligible. What is meant by "need"? With the exception of the Executive Officers of the University, a monthly stipend will be issued to those employees that are in positions authorized by a division Senior Vice President (SVP) or Vice President (VP). Positions authorized for cellular phone service usage are determined by the criteria established by the University Executive Officers. The criteria are as follows:
The Executive Officers have the option of receiving a stipend as described herein or having a University provided cellular device as necessary. Other members of the community may be designated by their respective division SVP/VP to utilize a cellular device provided by the University should it be deemed necessary in the fulfillment of their job as described above. Note: All cellular devices that are 100% provided by the University (as opposed to thru the stipend program) shall be used for business purposes only. Use of a University provided cellular device is subject to the terms and conditions of the University's Electronic Communications Policy, including, but not limited to, terms and conditions governing incidental personal use. Phones provided by employees through the stipend program are personal devices and are the property of the individual employee and are not restricted use. The University provides a stipend to the employee to aid in the defraying of cost for the privilege of using the employees' personal cellular device for business purposes when necessary.
Determining the dollar amount for the stipend:
Follow these steps to determine the dollar amount:
Project business use to the best of your ability:
Find a plan that best and most economically meets that projected business use. See below for links to providers. NOTE: Always mention your association with Roger Williams University. Most providers have discounts available to University employees.
Establishing the stipend and service:
Use the "Cellular Telephone Voice/Data/Txt Services Stipend AUTHORIZATION FORM" that is located at the top of this document. Fill out the form completely with consultation with your supervisor, obtain required signatures, and forward the form to your supervisor and Executive/Senior Vice President and/or Vice President. Attach this form along with a properly filled out and executed PAF form and send copies to Information Technology, Human Resources and Payroll.
If you don't already have a personal cell phone (or a University phone), apply for the stipend and acquire your own service from the carrier of your choice. To ensure that you get the best pricing and monthly discounts, mention your association with Roger Williams University.
http://www.attwireless.com http://www.vzw.com http://www.sprint.com
If you already have a personal phone, just apply for the stipend and modify your rate plan to accommodate both personal and business usage.
Transitioning from University owned phones to the stipend plan:
Employees that currently have cell phone services through the University may retain their current phone number if they desire to do so. Simply apply for the stipend and once it's approved, the Office of Information Technology will release your cell phone number from the University account.
If you wish to keep your existing cellular device and carrier (as was provided by the University) you may do so when transitioning to a personal account. The University will transfer ownership of your existing cellular device and accessories to you for this purpose.
You will need to call ext.3285 and inform them that you are calling to move your phone number over to your personal name. Be sure to have your personal information such as your mailing address, etc. readily available.
Tax issues: IRS Notice 2011-72 Tax Treatment of Employer-Provided Cell Phones provides that when an employer furnishes or provides a reimbursement for employer-provided cell phones that is primarily for non-compensatory business reasons it is generally nontaxable to the employee. To receive this nontaxable status "the employee must maintain the type of cell phone coverage that is reasonably calculated so as not to exceed expenses the employee actually incurred in maintaining the cell phone." Other employee deductions such as retirement are not affected by the stipend.
Departmental discretion: Departmental policy regarding issuing cellular telephone stipends may be more (but not less) restrictive than University policy. For example, the department may set a lower maximum dollar amount, or restrict the stipend to only those with local cell phone numbers, or suggest that employees remain with the same carrier to reduce cell to cell costs etc.
How Payment to the Employee will be made: Payment will be made via a nontaxable stipend amount on the first pay period of each month as an addition to the employee's payroll check. Payments will be made monthly so as to cover the entire University portion of the 4-week billing cycle of the cellular carriers. Note that the stipend does not constitute an increase in base pay, and will not be included in any percentage calculations for increase to base. (This program is similar to the medical insurance "buy-back" program).
Using the cell phone service: The cell phone and service provided under the stipend program is personally owned, and may therefore be used for both personal and business calls. An employee with a cellular telephone stipend must maintain an active cell phone contract for the life of the stipend. Note that misuse of the phone – using it in ways inconsistent with University policy or with local, state or federal laws – will result in immediate cancellation of the cellular telephone stipend and further disciplinary employment actions.
Department responsibilities and documentation requirements: The department must maintain a file containing a copy of the Stipend Request Form showing that an active contract exists for the stipend period requested. It is the responsibility of the divisional Senior Vice President/Vice President to review cell phone needs in his or her division, on at least an annual basis, to determine if stipends should be changed, continued, discontinued, or if new stipends are needed.
Loss and/or Physical Damage to the cellular device:
Ending a cell phone contract:
Contract changes or cancellations (and associated fees):
As the result of the employee's decision, misconduct, or misuse of the phone: If, prior to the end of the cell phone contract, a personal decision, or employee misconduct, or misuse of the phone, results in the need to end or change the cell phone contract, the employee will bear the cost of any fees associated. EXAMPLE: The employee quits, and no longer wants to retain the current cell phone contract for personal purposes.
As the result of a University decision (unrelated to employee misconduct): If, prior to the end of the cell phone contract period, a University decision (unrelated to employee misconduct) results in the need to end or change the cell phone contract, the University will bear the cost of any fees associated. EXAMPLE: The employee's supervisor has changed the employee's duties, and the stipend is no longer needed. The employee does not want to retain the current cell phone contract for personal purposes.
Purchase of the Cellular Telephone Equipment:
It is assumed that the Employee is responsible for the purchase of base Cellular Telephone Equipment and accessories. Under no circumstances shall University funds or a Purchasing Card be used to purchase Cellular Telephone Equipment (or accessories) that is provided under this Stipend Program.
Where to get help:
Contact Ms. Linda Dallaire (ext.3285) in the Information Technology Office for assistance.
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Aaron Lynn
Operations Director
My first job after college was actually at Finnebrogue in 2001. It was a much smaller operation back then, focusing on the venison side of the business. My week was almost as varied as it is now. I worked in the slaughter on a Saturday, Denis and I were on the hide pull. I was the butcher's apprentice on a Monday and Tuesday, learning how to trim ribs and remove leg bones. I did telesales on a Wednesday, calling hotels and restaurants for venison orders and I then I delivered those orders all over Ireland in my wee white van on Thursday and Friday. It was a very full on role for a 22-year old so after one year I decided to take some time out and do some travelling.
Growing up, I'd always gone on camping holidays in France. So, I got a job in the South of France working for a camping company called Eurocamp. I also used to play a lot of hockey and I coached kids at the weekend so I was able to land myself a job running the kids club. It was a huge contrast to life at Finnebrogue. I was living close to the French / Spanish border at the foot of the Pyrenees and my job was to organise games and activities for kids on holiday. It was fantastic!
I came back to Finnebrogue a few years later as Continuous Improvement Manager and was given the job of Production Manager on my first day! The next few years were challenging to say the least but I pride myself on never being beaten, so I believe I had no choice but to rise to every challenge and overcome every obstacle. From 2010, up to present day the business has grown from a turnover of £5 million to around £60 million and I take great pride in knowing that I've played a big part in helping Denis deliver his vision so far. I took on the role of Operations Manager in 2014 after having gained the experience and skills required to carry out a more senior role. I can honestly say it was the best and most rewarding move of my career. I have now built a fantastic team of dedicated people who are genuinely passionate about delivering the best products possible for both the business and our customers.
During my time in this role we achieved BRC AA+ twice, we were also accredited as an M&S Gold site for food safety, all customer service levels are above 99% and we were M&S number one fresh Christmas supplier 2 years' in a row. We achieved our Silver accreditation for Lean Manufacturing and are currently working towards Gold. We've reduced our waste by 40% and are now "zero to landfill", we achieved ISO 14001 2 years' in a row with no non-conformances as well as many other awards and accreditations. We have done all of this whilst we continue to grow at an astonishing pace and at the same time designing, building and moving into our new £25 million state-of-the-art facility.
Following these successes, I have now been promoted to the role of Operations Director which has given me the opportunity to get more involved in the commercial side of the business while also getting more face to face time with our customers.
I feel very lucky to work for a company where my ethos is completely aligned to the ethos of the business. Denis wants Finnebrogue to produce the best products in the world, and we do! Innovation is key and Denis wants to bring something new, to give people something they didn't know they even wanted or needed. We make the best quality products you can buy, in the best facility in the world with the best staff. No matter what I've done in my life my main goal has always been to be the best. I was the top goal scorer in school and county hockey team, in France I won the 'Number 1' kids club in Europe, I've just won UK Plant Manager of the Year. I can't imagine working for a business that wasn't striving to be the best in the world. The real key to our success from an operational perspective has been down to the people who work for Finnebrogue and their relationship with the business and our values. I am a firm believer in promoting from within and developing our people to fulfil their potential. It means we keep the ethos and the spirit of the company aligned with who we are. It is a real cliché, however the quote, "if you look after your employees, your employees will look after your customers", couldn't be truer. Our people care about consistently delivering the best quality possible, we take real pride in what we do as a business and that in turn gives everyone a real sense of job satisfaction and fulfilment.


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District 9Monday, May 03, 2010
With apartheid over, whitey in South Africa must be awfully pissed off. What to do now that the black population supposedly has equality? Thankfully, in District 9, a bunch of aliens arrive for the general populace to focus their hate and fear on. Who needs blacks when you have prawns?
The use of the term prawn for the aliens is a deliberately dehumanising epithet (if the word dehumanising can be applied to visitors from outer space). It's much the same as calling a black person a nigger. It's a way of building a wall between yourself and the other person – the name gives you the permission to discriminate because it makes them seem less than human. And of course, when you're dealing with aliens who happen to look like bugs, it's a whole lot easier to disassociate yourself from them.
One of the things that surprised me about the beginning of District 9 was how much it reminded me of The Office. The pseudo-documentary style of the film and the acing style all reminded me of Ricky Gervais. I was expecting something a lot more straight-faced.
Consequently the film reminded me of RoboCop. A lot of the social commentary comes through humour. For instance, there's a scene where MNU (the company that's in charge of policing and relocating the aliens) moves into District 9. Everyone that rolls into the camp is fitted with body armour. Everyone except a black bureaucrat. He's not important enough to have protection. I mean, sure apartheid is over, but he's still 'blek'.
And then you have the way that the aliens are evicted from their shacks. They're handed a clipboard with a piece of paper attached to it, and then if they so much as touch it, this is counted as a signature – they've agreed to give up their property. These aliens don't have a choice about moving, but the MNU pretend they do. It's kind of like the Nazis evicting Jews. But instead of breaking down doors with guns and jackboots, the South Africans evict the aliens with guns and forms. There's only the pretence of due process.
What's so pleasing about these early scenes is what a complete shitbag the central character is. Wikus is like a malicious David Brent. He doesn't care about the aliens. He only cares about forwarding his own career, so there's a lot of dark humour to be enjoyed in the early scenes. One of my favourite examples is when he meets a child prawn and tries to win the child over by calling himself the sweetie man. He's so creepy and disingenuous that he's reminiscent of the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He has all the charm of a bucket of slime.
Of course, the alien arrival comes down to one important thing: money. The humans only care about the superior technology that the aliens possess and they want to harness it for their own greedy purposes: they want to dominate and they want to get rich. They certainly don't care about learning from a different civilisation. They don't care about expanding their knowledge. They just want to line their pockets.
Wikus has to learn the evil of this the hard way. He gets infected by some alien liquid and slowly begins turning into a prawn himself. There follows some Fly-like scenes where we see Wikus falling apart as his DNA mutates into that of an alien life form. But it gets even worse when his superiors realise that Wikus can now use alien weaponry. You see, the alien weapons that everyone has been so keen to harness work on a molecular level. Therefore humans can't use them. Well, that's until Wikus begins turning into a prawn.
One of the most nightmarish scenes is when a terrified Wikus is forced to shoot prawns using the aliens' own guns. Strapped to a chair and made to pull the trigger, he's the shadowy organisation's perfect guinea pig. If they can vivisect him before he fully transforms, they can maybe harness this technology.
Fortunately for Wikus, he manages to escape. But now he's a fugitive and the media widely reports that he became infected because he fucked a prawn. This is maybe a dig at South Africa and its dysfunctional relationship to the HIV virus. Rather than embrace scientific fact, the country still wallows in nonsense and lies.
There's no doubt that after its imaginative beginning, District 9 becomes a bit formulaic towards the end. The final act is a wall of action. And while it's highly enjoyable action, it's a slight disappointment. Much like Danny Boyle's Sunshine, you feel like the filmmakers chickened out at the very end and decided to go for the box receipts that some big action sequences would generate.
But at least the filmmakers make the action exciting. Wikus manages to harness an alien robot thing (it's kind of like a fancy ED-209 that you can get into) and begins kicking MNU arse. And in one excellent (and inexplicable) moment, Wikus fires a live pig at an MNU soldier. It's a baffling little moment, but one I approve highly of. Can anyone really have enough pig?
The end sees a prawn rooting through some garbage to create a flower out of a scrap of metal. It's obvious that the alien is Wikus. And it's only now that he can see the beauty of life and its possibilities. Only when he's in someone else's skin is he capable of empathy and understanding. Hopefully the rest of us don't have to go through such a dramatic transformation to reach the same level of understanding.


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Grown on the plains of the Zhejiang province, this famous tea, crafted into the form of flat, spear-like leaves gives a liquor that exhibits clear character, balanced by notes of green vegetables and chestnut with roasted notes. Long lasting in the mouth.
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Greetings! I hope this new blog helps you gain a better understanding of what the scientists and I do together each Monday and Wednesday afternoon. We have had a lot of fun learning, observing, reading, wondering and discovering during class so far.
The theme of Session One is "Neighborhood Habitat." The curriculum Fairville uses is designed specifically for young children; it does a great job starting at the kids' level and building upon their knowledge. As you may have heard from the children already, we started the session discussing Living vs. Non-living. Perhaps you saw the chart we made in the hallway by the Meeting Room? The kids cut pictures out of magazines and taped them under the correct Living or Non-living heading. They really enjoyed taking non-living objects -- rocks -- and painting and decorating them to make them look like living things. (Check out the pictures below!) One afternoon, we explored the Fairville neighborhood and the kids took pictures of different living things they noticed. We read many books about different kinds of animals and played numerous variations of animal-pretend games outside.
On Monday I introduced the word "habitat" during class. The scientists discussed what kind of animals live in the Fairville neighborhood/habitat in an attempt to relate this new concept to their own lives. They also helped me sing the fun, extremely catchy song "Habitat" by Bill Oliver. (Check it out at http://www.songsforteaching.com/jeffschroeder/habitat.htm) We are presently focusing on the ocean habitat (Weren't those jellyfish cute?) but plan on getting into the rainforest and desert habitats as well, where we can concentrate further on living things other than animals.
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For several years, Kenya's real estate sector has been definitely lucrative, attracting both investors and genuine buyers alike. Yet, a noticeable majority of kenyans are overly anxious when dealing with investment in this particular sector.
Reasons for this are well known. The undocumented real estate industry, which witnesses many frauds from developers with almost no property laws protecting the investor from potential scams and the overall unpredictability, makes it a perfect blend to scare anyone away.
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The survey covered average Kenyans from the top and middle slots of professionals and self-employed people who have savings and are planning to invest for future protection. Land and real estate makes up the largest assets Kenyans invest in across all age cohorts.
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A new piece for the tail end of summer -with temperatures like these, I'd love to take a dip in a cool hidden pool!
A small boy visits with a magical koi dragon in a hidden pool. Thousands of koi fish spiral and swirl in the cool watery depths below, weaving around the dragon's flowing tail. What are they speaking of? Why do golden koi leap from the boy's bowl?
This piece was inspired by the idea of a hidden pool deep in an Eastern forest. I wanted the contrast of warm sunlight as well as cool shade. The dragon evolved as the work progressed to arrive at the very koi-inspired design below. I also added numerous actual koi fish around this point to give a better sense of balance and context for the Dragon. I also created many custom brushes for moss, vines, lily pads, and koi fish as I was making this.
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