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When you want to do it all, the Vulcan 900 Classic is the midsize cruiser for the job. Commute all week using surprisingly little fuel, rumble downtown with its big-bike looks and sound, or hit the highway for a weekend tour.
|4-stroke, V-Twin
|Bore and stroke
|88.0 x 74.2 mm
|Compression ratio
|Valve system
|SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
|Fuel system
|Digital fuel injection with dual 34 mm throttle bodies
|TCBI with digital advance
|Forced lubrication (wet sump)
|Front: type
|Single 300 mm disc
|Front: calipers
|Twin-piston caliper
|Rear: type
|Single 270 mm disc
|Rear: calipers
|Twin-piston caliper
|Overall length
|2,465 mm (97.1 in.)
|Overall width
|1,005 mm (39.6 in.)
|Overall height
|1,065 mm (41.9 in.)
|1,645 mm (64.8 in.)
|Ground clearance
|135 mm (5.3 in.)
|Seat height
|680 mm (26.8 in.)
|Curb mass**
|281 kg (620 lbs.)
|Fuel capacity
|20 liters (4.4 gal.)
|5-speed, constant mesh, return shift
|Final drive
|Kevlar belt
|Primary reduction ratio
|2.184 (83/38)
|Gear ratio: 1st
|2.786 (39/14)
|Gear ratio: 2nd
|1.889 (34/18)
|Gear ratio: 3rd
|1.360 (34/25)
|Gear ratio: 4th
|1.107 (31/28)
|Gear ratio: 5th
|0.963 (26/27)
|Final reduction ratio
|2.063 (66/32)
|Wet, multi-disc
|Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
|Wheel travel: front
|150 mm (5.90 in.)
|Tire: front
|Wheel travel: rear
|103 mm (4.06 in.)
|Tire: rear
|Caster (rake)
|160 mm (6.3 in.)
|Steering angle (left/right)
|38º / 38º
|Maximum Power‡
|37 kW {50.0 PS} @ 5,700 rpm
|Maximum Torque‡
|78 N·m {8.0 kgƒ·m} @ 3,700 rpm
|Suspension, front
|41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
|Suspension, rear
|Triangle swingarm with Uni-Trak single shock (7-position spring preload adjustment
Factory Limited Warranty Owner's Warranty Guide
This model comes with 12 months factory limited warranty.
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Dual Throttle Valves
Late-model sport bikes often use large-bore throttle bodies to generate high levels of power. However, with large diameter throttles, when a rider suddenly opens the throttle, the unrestricted torque response is anything but gentle and often more than the rider can handle. Dual throttle valve technology was designed to tame engine response while contributing to performance.
On fuel-injected models, throttle bodies generally have only one throttle valve per cylinder. On models with dual throttle valves, there are two throttle valves per cylinder: in addition to the main valves, which are physically linked to the throttle grip and controlled by the rider, a second set of valves, opened and closed by the ECU, precisely regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response. With the air passing through the throttle bodies becoming smoother, combustion efficiency in improved and power is increased.
Like other Kawasaki engine management technology, Dual Throttle Valves were designed with the philosophy of "following the rider's intention, while providing natural-feeling support." They are featured on many Kawasaki models.
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Vehicles that have a fuel efficiency rating under 5.5L/100km.
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** Includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90% of capacity) and tool kit (if supplied)
‡ Power / Torque figures measured at the crankshaft.
The specifications mentioned here apply to and have been achieved by production models under standard operating conditions. We intend only to give a fair description of the vehicle and its performance capabilities but these specifications may not apply to every machine supplied for sale. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Equipment illustrated and specifications may vary to meet individual markets. Available colours may vary by market.


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The Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN), a coalition of regional educators, students, and organizations committed to promoting sustainability in the region, celebrated its launch last week with an event at the World Forestry Center in Portland.
Representatives from Portland State University served on the coordinating committee for GPSEN, which was designated a Regional Center of Expertise (RCE) on education for sustainable development by the United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability.
The designation places the Portland region in a global network of educational institutions and organizations mobilized to support sustainable development in their communities. There are more than 100 RCE's worldwide. Oregon joins Michigan and Virginia as the only U.S. states to have a designated RCE within their borders.
The goals of the GPSEN include supporting the development of collaborative partnerships, conducting outreach, offering educational and research opportunities, and leveraging regional expertise to achieve collective sustainability objectives.
GPSEN's mission in shorthad: educate, inspire, engage.
Kim Smith, a sociology professor at Portland Community College and coordinator for GPSEN, said she would like to see the network focus on transformative education and research, as well as a concerted outreach effort to share sustainability knowledge with the region.
"We need to model and share our good work in our own communities," Smith said.
The Sustainable Neighborhoods Initiative, launched by PSU this week, is an example of the kind of community-based learning and outreach that GPSEN intends to expand.
Debra Rowe, a national sustainability education advocate, professor of energy management at Oakland Community Collge, and senior fellow with University Leaders for a Sustainable Future, joined last week's celebration by phone and reminded those present that the U.S. looks to Portland for models that work—but that there's still much work to be done.
"We still have not come close to shifting societal norms," she said.

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nif necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 76 diseños de 20 diseñadores freelance.
ChinaCellarDoor.com is a young, vibrant online retail company that is all about bringing unique and exclusive, yet affordable international boutique wines to China. As the consumption of wine grows among the burgeoning Chinese middle class, we would like to take this opportunity to bring an innovative, enjoyable and tantalizing element to this market. We will offer boutique wines from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Europe etc; that are currently not available in the Chinese market. We will also offer an information portal; to help develop wine appreciation and enjoyment so that the market will learn to understand and love the exquisiteness of wine as much as we do.
We are aiming to build our brand around this logo, it will be the focal point of the look and feel of our website, appear on most of our packaging and products, and central to all our marketing efforts (online, magazines, wine-tastings).
Both founders have been living and working in China for over 6 years, and have a deep love for wine. They have seen the amazing rate of change in the Chinese market and really want to bring something unique and intriguing that will spark an interest among the growing middle class that are hungry to grow with and enjoy the changes happening around them.
We will be selling online, direct to consumers. Our target audience is the burgeoning Chinese middle class (Male & Female 25 – 40 year olds). Our brand and website will have to stand out amongst the common bulk wine reseller. Our brand will need to show our unique proposition of Boutique Wines @ Affordable Prices – Stand out from the Crowd and Try something New.
We want people to connect with the brand and feel that they have become part of a community.
On the supply side, we will need our brand to show to our suppliers, that we are reliable and innovative company, one that understands the Chinese market and instills confidence in them.
We like the logo ideas to be in a similar style to the Shanghai Tang Brand, incorporating Chinese aspects with a modern feel. Making a bold statement through vibrant and vivid colors. Another brand that we like that we feel incorporates these elements is Goods of Desire (G.O.D).
As ChinaCellarDoor does not have wine in the title and the phrase Cellar Door will be a new concept for a lot of people in the market – if possible we would like to portray some meaning of this in the logo. The "Cellar Door" at a vineyard, refers to the place where visitors can come in and taste the wines from the latest harvest, chat with the wine growers and learn a bit more about the wine. There are often special times during the year, when vineyards open up their "Cellar Doors", and share their love and knowledge of the wine, chat about the distinctive features of their wines and discuss good food matchings etc.
Our main product will be wine however, we may look at including other wine related products or foods complimentary to wine in our range later on.
The logo should be interesting, easily replicated on packaging and focused towards the Chinese middle class market.
Apart from the above, you are free to come up with ideas and formats. We hope the above direction can quicken the process.
We look forward to seeing what you come up with! ChinaCellarDoor.com
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Coherus Announces Initiation Of Phase 3 Trial Of CHS-0214 (Investigational Etanercept Biosimilar) In Rheumatoid Arthritis
23 Jun, 2014, 18:31 BST
-- Coherus Advances Development as Part of Collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo and Baxter
REDWOOD CITY, California, June 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Coherus BioSciences, Inc. announced the start of its Phase 3 trial of CHS-0214, an investigational etanercept biosimilar, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The Phase 3 trial is a randomized, double-blind, active-control, parallel-group, multicenter, global study in subjects with active RA who have demonstrated an inadequate response to methotrexate. The primary endpoint is ACR 20 at 24 weeks.
"The initiation of a CHS-0214 Phase 3 study is an important event for RA patients," said Barbara Finck, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Coherus. "This trial of biosimilar etanercept advances our goal to expand access to this life-changing medication for patients with RA."
"This trial marks our transition to a Phase 3 company," said Denny Lanfear, Chief Executive Officer of Coherus. "In concert with our partners, Daiichi Sankyo and Baxter, we are pleased to advance this product to the final stage of development."
"Coherus brings complementary capabilities with the potential to support accelerated entry into the biosimilar market for Baxter," said Ludwig Hantson, Ph.D., president of Baxter BioScience. "This important milestone reflects our commitment to providing high quality biosimilars for patients around the world."
About Coherus BioSciences, Inc.
Coherus is a leading biologics platform company focused on delivering high quality biosimilar therapeutics that will expand patient access to high quality, life-changing medications worldwide. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and founded by a group of biotech pioneers who helped build America's first generation biotherapeutics industry, Coherus has developed a collaborative business model that leverages a strategic consortium of key service providers aligned through ownership and shared incentives. Coherus' global commercialization partnerships include top tier biopharma companies in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Biosimilars are intended for use in place of existing, branded biologics to treat a range of chronic and often life-threatening diseases, with the potential to reduce costs and expand patient access. For additional information, please visit www.coherus.com.
About Baxter International, Inc.
Baxter International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.
The exclusive collaboration between Baxter and Coherus includes development and commercialization for the etanercept biosimilar in Europe, Canada, Brazil and certain other markets.
This release includes forward-looking statements by Baxter International Inc. related to a clinical trial being conducted by its partner, Coherus BioSciences. The statements are based on assumptions about many important factors, including the following, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: satisfaction of regulatory and other requirements; actions of regulatory bodies and other governmental authorities; clinical results; changes in laws and regulations; product quality or supply or patient safety issues; and other risks identified in Baxter's most recent filing on Form 10-K and other SEC filings, all of which are available on Baxter's website. Baxter does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
Coherus BioSciences Contact
Beth Jimison
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- 3 Beds
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- 1,978 +/- Sqft
Property TypeResidential – Duplex
SubdivisionWILDERNEST SUB
Listing Date03/01/19
Year Built1997
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Parking2 Car Garage, Attached
Property Description
Move in ready duplex in the heart of Wildernest with a beautiful back yard and big windows to bring the outdoors in. Spacious main floor with open kitchen, large deck, and 2 car attached garage. The lower level features a family room and upstairs you'll find a graciously appointed master suite. Updated kitchen, wood and tile flooring, tall ceilings, and a very private setting just minutes to shopping, hiking, skiing, and all that Summit County has to offer. No HOA dues.
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Wildernest is a true Colorado outdoor town. Experience excellent hiking and biking trails out your front door, while being surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Dillon, Centennial Divide and Keystone Ski Resort. Seated atop a beautiful hill filled with aspens, this neighborhood is truly a nature lover's dream. With the non-motorized backcountry access for pristine trails and quiet hikes, it's no wonder locals have decided to call this place home. If you ever decide to leave this beautiful location, Wildernest is also a quick drive into the heart of Silverthorne and is in close proximity to all of Summit County's ski resorts.
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ROCKFORD — A pedestrian was seriously injured early this morning while crossing East State Street.
Police responded at 1:35 a.m. to the 7600 block of East State Street to investigate a vehicle versus a pedestrian accident. Officers found the victim, the driver of the vehicle, and numerous witnesses.
The pedestrian reportedly was running north to south when he was struck. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening head injuries, police said.
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North York Central Book Club
Tue Sep 24, 2019
Location: North York Central Library
Book Club members meet monthly on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:15 pm to discuss contemporary literature and the occasional classic from January to June and again September to November. September 24 - Classic kidlit...
North York Writers
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: North York Central Library
Are you interested in creative writing? Members of the North York Writers meet regularly to read their work and provide feedback for each other in a supportive atmosphere. Writers of all genres are welcome. New attendees are...
Non-Fiction Book Club
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library
A book club for people looking to read thought-provoking books. If you like to read non-fiction, this is the place! For more information and this month's book title visit https://www.meetup.com/Non-fictionBook...
Tea and Books
Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Agincourt
Join us for an entertaining and relaxing afternoon, with tea, snacks, and a librarian who will introduce you to compelling and exciting library materials! Drop in. No registration required.
Toronto in Literature Book Club
Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Toronto Reference Library
Join us each month as we meet to discuss literature set in Toronto. See our city in a new light through the perspective of authors past and present. October's book is Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood. An artist...
Write On! with the Toronto Writers Collective
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Morningside
Are you working on a memoir, poem, or short story and looking to develop your craft? Join Write On! A free writing workshop, open to writers of all abilities. You will have the opportunity to hone your writing skills in a sup...
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Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Nigeria is one of the first countries to establish a national IWRM Commission, and is now rolling out IWRM offices across the country
The new IWRM offices have been set up to support existing River Basin Authorities and other water management agencies to improve coordination, and integrate the concepts of IWRM into the "national programme".
"Changing the behavior of people and institutions is always difficult", said Engineer I.K. Musa, Head of the National Integrated Water Resources Management Commission. "You need to maintain constant pressure and provide information, otherwise it is too easy for people to revert back to their old ways". I.K. Musa is a humble man on a mission, and he has had great success so far.
Building on the success of the Komadugu Yobe River Basin (KYB) project the Commission aims to work more closely with partners across key states in Nigeria. "Partnerships allow us to make quantum leaps in water governance", continued I.K. Musa. "By showing people who may not have seen eye-to-eye how changing land and water use practices can bring livelihood benefits to themselves and other people, it is possible to see the immediate effects of collaboration".
"Partnerships take time, they are a process, and as soon as someone new joins, it takes you back to the beginning" said I.K.Musa. In the Hadejia-Jama"are wetlands in the Komadugu Yobe River Basin a lot has been achieved with very limited resources. By understanding water management challenges and livelihood concerns, what seem like small interventions have had large impacts on people's lives. Re-opening of silt laden and weed choked channels has improved fish catch for many people and reduced flooding of lifeline roadways and homes. Upstream development and dam regulation has seriously affected the wetland areas, causing flooding and blocking channels due to the encroachment of typha grass. "Our next focus will be on working with the dam operators to look at their operations and the reasons for these problems…they are partners in this process and we all need to work closely together to understand the causes and effects", said I.K.Musa.
The Komadugu Yobe River Basin Phase II has started and will continue to work with I.K.Musa and the National IWRM Commission. Activities will focus on learning the lessons from the Hadejia-Jama"are wetlands and the wider Komadugu Yobe River Basin and replicating approaches into other river basins in Nigeria, including looking at Lake Chad Basin transboundary concerns.
For more information, please contact:
Daniel Yawson
KYB Project Officer
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In December 2011, immediately after the U.S. military completed its scheduled withdrawal from the country, tensions arose again between Sunni and Shiite political parties. The Sunni Iraqiya Party boycotted the parliament in response to a perceived power grab by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Sunni vice president. Also during the year, Turkey and Iran launched attacks into northern Iraq to suppress Kurdish guerrilla groups, and ongoing sectarian, terrorist, and political violence targeted government forces, journalists, and ordinary civilians.
The modern state of Iraq was established after World War I as a League of Nations mandate administered by Britain. The British installed a constitutional monarchy that privileged the Sunni Arab minority at the expense of Kurds and Shiite Arabs. Sunni Arab political dominance continued after independence in 1932 and a military coup that toppled the monarchy in 1958. The Arab nationalist Baath Party seized power in 1968, and the new regime's de facto strongman, Saddam Hussein, assumed the presidency in 1979. Over the next two decades, Iraq endured brutal political repression, a destructive war with Iran from 1980 to 1988, military defeat by a U.S.-led coalition following Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait, and years of onerous postwar trade sanctions.
After the establishment of a U.S.-enforced no-fly zone north of the 36th parallel in 1991, most of the three northern provinces of Erbil, Duhok, and Sulimaniyah came under the control of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). The two factions fought openly in the mid-1990s, but they eventually reconciled and formed an autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
A U.S.-led coalition invaded Iraq in March 2003 and established a Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) to administer the country. It disbanded the Iraqi military and prevented members of the Baath Party from serving in government or the new security forces. The resulting security vacuum led to widespread looting, damage to infrastructure, and acute electricity and water shortages.
Exploiting Sunni Arab frustrations with the de-Baathification policy and the impending shift of political power toward the Shiite majority, loose networks of former Baathist officials, Sunni Arab tribe members, and Islamist militants associated with Al-Qaeda began organizing and funding an insurgency that rapidly gained strength in late 2003 and 2004.
Intimidation by insurgents ensured that Sunni Arabs boycotted the 2005 elections for a Transitional National Assembly (TNA) and provincial governments, resulting in a landslide victory for Shiite and Kurdish parties. A new constitution was approved by referendum in October 2005, though more than two-thirds of voters in two largely Sunni Arab provinces rejected it.
Meanwhile, Shiite party militias were able to infiltrate the Interior Ministry's police and counterinsurgency forces, and extrajudicial detentions and killings by both the militias and militia-dominated police units became common during 2005 and 2006. Sunni militias responded in kind, and an intense cycle of sectarian conflict ensued. Ethnically cleansed or segregated neighborhoods soon became a fixture in Baghdad and other multiethnic or religiously diverse provinces.
Sunni Arabs participated in the December 2005 elections for a full-term parliament, increasing their political representation. Nouri al-Maliki of the Shiite Da'wa Party was chosen as prime minister. However, further political progress remained elusive; the main Sunni Arab bloc in parliament and a Shiite faction loyal to populist cleric and militia leader Moqtada al-Sadr both began a boycott of the legislature in 2007.
The parliament adopted several symbolic measures in 2008 to bring Sunni Arabs back into the political process. In January, many former Baathists were permitted to return to jobs they lost, and in February the government granted amnesty to thousands of mainly Sunni Arab prisoners. The largest Sunni bloc returned to government in April after a boycott of almost a year, and six Sunni ministers joined al-Maliki's cabinet. Also in 2008, Iraqi security forces cracked down on al-Sadr's militia network, and local, U.S.-funded Sunni militias that had formed over the previous two years began to successfully suppress the insurgencies in the western provinces.
Under electoral legislation passed in late 2008, voters in the January 2009 provincial elections could choose candidates rather than party lists, the use of religious symbols in campaigning was restricted, a 25 percent quota was set for female council members, and just six seats—down from 15 in an earlier draft—were set aside for Christians and other small minorities out of a total of 440 provincial council seats. The voting was largely peaceful, and turnout in most provinces ranged from 50 percent to 75 percent. On the whole, al-Maliki's Da'wa Party emerged as the winner, though it needed to form coalitions to govern in most provinces.
The 2009 provincial elections did not include the autonomous Kurdish region or the contested province of Kirkuk. Separate elections in July 2009 for the Kurdish regional parliament and presidency featured high turnout and a fairly strong showing by a new opposition bloc called Gorran (Change), which took about a quarter of the parliamentary vote. A referendum to determine whether Kirkuk would join the Kurdish region remained delayed through 2011, despite a constitutional provision that had required it before the end of 2007.
Parliamentary elections were held in March 2010, despite having been constitutionally mandated for January 2010. They were governed by a 2009 election law that called for an open-list, proportional-representation voting system, with multimember districts corresponding to the 18 provinces. A total of eight seats were reserved for Christians and other religious minorities.
Despite violence on election day, the polling itself was seen as relatively free and fair. The electoral commission took candidates' complaints seriously and conducted a partial recount, but found no evidence of significant fraud. Voters clearly demonstrated their frustration with the government by returning only 62 of the previous parliament's 275 members, but the elections resulted in political deadlock. Despite a constitutional requirement to form a government within 30 days of the election results' announcement, neither of the rival blocs was able to organize a majority, with foreign powers including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States reportedly playing a role in the lengthy negotiations. The new parliament reelected Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani as president in November 2010, and in December 2010, al-Maliki finally secured parliamentary approval for a unity government that encompassed all major factions, including Iraqiya and al-Sadr's Shiite movement.
The long postelection interregnum featured an escalation in sectarian and antigovernment violence. Insurgents began targeting national institutions, especially the security services, and sites with sectarian significance during the spring. By the summer of 2010, violence had reached heights not seen in years. In the beginning of 2011, U.S. military officials estimated a 20 percent decrease in overall security incidents from 2010. However, Al-Qaeda launched retaliatory in Mesopotamia against civilians, politicians, Iraqi security forces, and American troops after the killing of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces in Pakistan in May. Additionally, as the U.S. Military ramped up its efforts to redeploy troops and evacuate Iraq during the summer, various militia groups sought to take advantage of a security vacuum as Iraqi forces proved unable to stem the violence. In total, the violence was estimated to have cost the lives of over 4,000 Iraqi civilians in 2011.
In keeping with a 2008 security agreement between Iraq and the United States, about 50,000 U.S. military personnel remained in Iraq through 2011, though they had withdrawn from Iraqi cities in 2009 and formally ended combat operations in 2010. American and Iraqi political leaders had expected to agree on a reduced presence of up to 5,000 U.S. troops beyond 2011, but such a pact was ultimately precluded by the Iraqi parliament's refusal to grant U.S. personnel immunity from prosecution under Iraqi law. Consequently, the last U.S. troops left the country in December.
Within days of the completion of the U.S. withdrawal, tension arose once again between Sunni and Shiite political parties. In an apparent power grab by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's ruling coalition, an arrest warrant was issued for Vice President Tariq al-Hashmi, a Sunni politician, alleging him of running a "death squad" that targeted police and government officials. Al-Hashmi fled to the northern Kurdish region, but arrests of other Sunni, Baathist, and secular Shiite political figures followed, and al-Hashmi's Sunni Iraqiya Party boycotted the parliament in protest.
In addition to ongoing violence and political strife, Iraq continues to suffer from economic difficulties and insecure borders. The government has remained unable to provide basic public services. While electricity provision, for example, has increased significantly in recent years, it has not kept pace with growing demand, and most Iraqis lack a reliable source of power. Unemployment hovers above 20 percent nationally, and reaches as high as 55 percent in some rural areas. Employment among those aged 15 to 24 is also high at around 23 percent.
In August and October 2011, in response to Kurdish guerrilla attacks, Turkey and Iran launched cross-border assaults on suspected guerrilla targets in northern Iraq. These were the first such attacks since 2008.
Iraq is not an electoral democracy. Although it has conducted meaningful elections, political participation and decision-making in the country remain seriously impaired by sectarian and insurgent violence, widespread corruption, and the influence of foreign powers. Under the constitution, the president and two vice presidents are elected by the parliament and appoint the prime minister, who is nominated by the largest parliamentary bloc. Elections are held every four years. The prime minister forms a cabinet and runs the executive functions of the state. The parliament consists of a 325-seat lower house, the Council of Representatives, and a still-unformed upper house, the Federal Council, which would represent provincial interests. The Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq (IECI), whose nine-member board was selected by a UN advisory committee, has sole responsibility for administering elections.
Political parties representing a wide range of viewpoints operate without legal restrictions, but the Baath Party is officially banned. Additionally, after the U.S. troop withdrawal in December, barriers to political participation appeared to be growing for Sunni and secular political actors in light of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's attempts to consolidate power.
Home to one-fifth of the country's population, the autonomous Kurdish region constitutes a distinct polity within Iraq, with its own flag, military units, and language. The 111-seat regional legislature remains dominated by the allied PUK and KDP, despite the presence of the new Gorran opposition bloc following 2009 elections. The Kurdish region's political leaders profess their commitment to remaining part of a federal Iraqi state, but Kurdish security forces maintain a de facto border with the rest of Iraq, Iraqi Arabs are often treated as foreigners, and the regional government frequently acts in its own interest over Baghdad's objections.
Iraq is plagued by pervasive corruption at all levels of government. A national Integrity Commission is tasked with fighting corruption, but it conducts its investigations in secret and does not publish its findings until the courts have issued final decisions. The overwhelming majority of offenders enjoy impunity, largely because of an amnesty law allowing ministers to intervene and dismiss charges. As a result, cases are generally brought against low- and mid-ranking officials. While the Integrity Commission had gained some momentum in recent years, it faced a number of setbacks in 2011. Most prominently, the commission's chairman was forced to resign amid mounting political pressure, and there were numerous reports of government attempts to silence corruption whistleblowers. Recruits allegedly pay bribes as high as $5,000 to enter the Iraqi security forces, and reports suggest that ordinary citizens must resort to bribery to accomplish simple bureaucratic tasks like obtaining vehicle license plates. Iraq was ranked 175 out of 183 countries surveyed in Transparency International's 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Freedom of expression is protected by the constitution, but in practice it has been seriously impeded by sectarian tensions and fear of violent reprisals. Over a dozen private television stations are in operation, and major Arab satellite stations are easily accessible. Hundreds of print publications have been established since 2003 and are allowed to function without significant government interference. Internet access is not currently restricted. Legislation passed in 2006 criminalized the ridicule of public officials, who often file suits when journalists report on corruption allegations. Iraq's media regulatory body, the Communication and Media Commission, cracked down on journalists in the run-up to the 2010 parliamentary elections.
Violent retribution has hindered journalists' ability to report widely and objectively. There was an increase in intimidation and violence against journalists in 2011, including a series of physical attacks on reporters during the summer months. Most prominently, in September, well-known critical radio personality Hadi al-Mahdi was shot dead in his Baghdad home only days after expressing fears that the government would harm him. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) estimates that over 140 journalists have been killed since 2003, while Reporters Without Borders (RSF) puts the number closer to 230.
Journalists previously operated more freely in the Kurdish region, but conditions there have deteriorated in the last few years. A 2008 press law imposed fines for creating instability, spreading fear or intimidation, causing harm to people, or violating religious beliefs. Journalists who offend local officials and top party leaders or expose high-level corruption remain subject to physical attacks, arbitrary detention, and harassment. Most notably in 2011, Asos Hardi, editor of Awene, an independent Kurdish newspaper, was beaten in August.
The Kurdish Islamic Union (KIU), an opposition political movement, was suspected of involvement in a string of criminal acts in the Kurdish regions in December 2011. As a result, two KIU buildings and five buildings belonging to sympathetic media outlets were ransacked and set ablaze by unidentified arsonists. Twelve journalists from Kurdish media outlets were detained by KRG authorities, and at least 15 Kurdish and Al-Jazeera journalists were victims of physical attacks by plainclothes security officers.
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution, and religious institutions are allowed to operate with little formal oversight. However, all religious communities in Iraq have been threatened by sectarian violence. An estimated 300,000 to 900,000 Christians have sought safety abroad since 2003. Religious and ethnic minorities in northern Iraq—including Turkmens, Arabs, Christians, and Shabaks—have reported instances of discrimination and harassment by Kurdish authorities, though a number have fled to the Kurdish-controlled region due to its relative security. Formerly mixed areas across Iraq are now much more homogeneous, and terrorist attacks continue to be directed toward sectarian targets.
Academic institutions operate in a highly politicized and insecure environment. Hundreds of professors were killed during the peak of sectarian and insurgent violence, and many more stopped working or fled the country, though there have been some reports of scholars returning to their jobs following security improvements in the last several years.
Rights to freedom of assembly and association are recognized by the constitution, though it guarantees these rights "in a way that does not violate public order and morality." Some isolated protests were held in February and March 2011, inspired by popular uprisings in North Africa. In Baghdad in February, more than 20 protesters were killed by security forces as they tried to disperse the crowds. Domestic and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are able to operate without legal restrictions, although safety concerns severely limit their activities in many areas.
The constitution provides for the right to form and join trade unions. Union activity has flourished in nearly all industries since 2003, and strikes have not been uncommon. However, Iraq's 1987 labor law remains in effect, prohibiting unionization in the public sector, and a 2005 decree gave authorities the power to seize all union funds and prevent their disbursal. Some elements in the government moved to ban labor unions in May 2011, but domestic and international objections forced officials to back away from any concrete plans.
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The criminal procedure code and the constitution prohibit arbitrary arrest and detention, though both practices are common in security-related cases. The constitution also prohibits all forms of torture and inhumane treatment and affords victims the right to compensation, but there are few effective safeguards in place. A previously unknown detention facility where credible accusations of torture were reported was found to be under the direct control of the prime minister's office in 2010. While KRG laws also prohibit inhumane treatment, it is widely acknowledged that Kurdish security forces practice illegal detention and questionable interrogation tactics. Detainees in U.S. custody have also experienced torture and mistreatment, though by 2011 U.S. forces no longer directly held detainees in Iraq.
About five million Iraqis have been displaced from their homes since 2003. While hundreds of thousands—most of them Sunni Arabs—have fled to Jordan and Syria, nearly three million Iraqis are displaced within Iraq. In regions like Kirkuk, the Saddam Hussein regime forced some 250,000 Kurdish residents to move from their homes in the name of regional "Arabization." Ethnic disputes in the region have resulted in a longstanding political impasse between the majority Kurds and minorities of Arabs, Turkmen, and Assyrian-Chaldean Christians.
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Walking into Michelle and Kyle Moskiewicz�s home in Newport paints a picture of two very loving parents.
Walking into Michelle and Kyle Moskiewicz�s home in Newport paints a picture of two very loving parents.
In the living room, a trophy case proudly displays all of their son Chance�s trophies, crowns and sashes from the pageants he won before he passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome on August 7.
Michelle and Kyle said they made a lot of memories with their son.
Michelle competed in pageants with Chance, including the Southern Elegance Charm pageant three days before his death.
�In two and a half months I think he won more awards than I did ever,� she said, smiling at the memory and the trophy case. Alongside it are pictures of him and a plaque with the word �Love� using his footprints to form the letter V.
Chance was born on Mother�s Day, May 12, 2013, and he was less than three months old when he died of SIDS.
Now, impacted by their experience, Michelle and Kyle have started a foundation called Hope For Chance, a moniker with a double meaning: to honor its namesake and to give people courage.
�We thought we didn�t want anyone else to go through what we went through,� Michelle said.
Approximately three weeks after Chance�s death, Michelle and Kyle started working on ideas for the foundation. In September, they put up the website with goals for the organization: to bring awareness to SIDS; to raise money for SIDS research and a research team at the Children�s Hospital Boston; and to help other families who may not be prepared for a sudden death.
When Chance died, Michelle and Kyle, who are both sergeants in the Marine Corps, said they had resources to help them, something called the Servicemembers� Group Life Insurance, or SGLI, from the Marine Corps to help cover the costs associated with his death.
But it took time for that resource to kick in.
�When everything happened, that money had to come from somewhere,� Kyle said. �We realized if that happens to the next person � maybe this organization can at least donate � and help them out and get through the payments and � the expenses of the funeral.�
The couple said found local support groups through Facebook with families who had gone through similar situations and received support from the Marine Corps and Cherry Point where they are stationed, but no one quite knew how to help them.
�We found there�s really nobody out there to do that,� Kyle said. �We kind of had to figure it out ourselves.�
Hope For Chance will reach out to families to help meet needs and figure out how to help.
According to the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, Hope For Chance Inc. was incorporated in the state of North Carolina in December 2013, and Michelle said all they are waiting on is the IRS to approve their application for 501c3 status. Until then, the approximately $2,200 they have raised will stay in the GoFundMe account they have online at gofundme.com/hopeforchance.
Michelle said they have plans to host a 5K in the spring to benefit the Children�s Hospital Boston where Dr. Hannah Kinney, a neuropathologist, is actively researching SIDS and its possible causes. They also want to hold a motorcycle run with a local bike club.
Michelle said they also plan to send Chance�s medical records to Kinney to use in her research.
�To this day they (the doctors) tell us he was a perfectly healthy baby,� Michelle said.
That�s one reason they want to increase awareness about SIDS.
�The first symptom of SIDS is death,� Michelle continued, adding that they don�t want to scare parents, but since Chance�s death they have learned that SIDS is an unexpected and unexplainable death.
She added that she truly believes the more aware people are, the better the fight against SIDS will become.
Michelle said the night Chance died he showed no signs of ill health.
�That night he was perfectly fine, he was laughing,� she recalled.
If they could do one thing with the foundation Michelle said she would like to �just be able to give support to other families and keep trying to assist in finding out why it�s happening.�
Kyle agreed, adding that SIDS is one of those things parents see videos about in the hospital but �never really think about.
�And then when we started getting into the numbers and how often this occurs to how many people, it�s pretty crazy,� Kyle said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, SIDS is the leading cause of infant death from one to 12 months old.
Michelle said parents are told if they do a certain number of things � place their baby on his or her back and keep blankets and toys out of reach � everything will be fine.
�That�s not true,� Michelle said. �It can happen at any time.�
After Chance�s death, Michelle and Kyle adopted a �pass it forward� mentality.
�One of the reasons we did start this is, me and my husband we both believe really heavily in passing it forward,� Michelle said. �Just after leaving the hospital, we got a call from the North Carolina Eye Bank, saying Chance was the perfect candidate to donate his heart.�
Michelle said they decided to donate, and now Hope For Chance is a continuation of the tradition.
Kyle said his best memories with Chance include falling asleep with him on the couch and watching him play on a mat on the floor which had piano keys on it.
�He would just go to town on that, and there was just tons of stuff for him to hit and kick and make music, but he�d eventually scooch himself back just enough where his toes couldn�t hit the thing anymore so he would just lose it,� he laughed.
Kyle said they always had to change Chance�s outfits throughout the day.
�He always managed to pee through his diaper,� Michelle laughed.
If the Moskiewiczs could tell parents of young children anything, Michelle said she would tell them to cherish every moment.
�Don�t take any day for granted, ever,� she said.
Kyle agreed, but he also said it�s OK for parents to feel vigilant.
�You can never be too overcautious,� he said.
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Speaking of the beach, we sure hope the clouds clear out for this weekend, the official start of summer, as so many visitors to the Hamptons hope to start their summer tans on Memorial Day. (Check out the live webcam of Coopers Beach here to see if you need your bathing suit or a hoodie!) But whether the sun is shining or not, one event on Cooper's Beach promises to draw a crowd. More than 1,000 people are anticipated on Saturday afternoon at Kites For A Cure, the annual family kite fly sponsored by the nonprofit organization Uniting Against Lung Cancer to benefit lung cancer research. For $30 donation, participants receive a high-quality kite that can be decorated on-site with drawings, names of loved ones, perhaps wishes or messages to be flown over the ocean. All proceeds go to Uniting Against Lung Cancer's national lung cancer research program. How much fun is this, and you're benefiting a worthy cause?
(By the way, this native Californian tips her hat to Dr. Beach's 2012 winner of the best beach in America: Coronado Beach, in sunny San Diego...Congratulations!)
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* Just to complete the story, I had surgery on October 26 in my local public hospital after being granted permission by the Head of Plastic Surgery. I was in hospital 7 days, and am now recuperating at home.
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Geez, I really feel like it's something that should have been mentioned prior to the surgery. Sure you might not mind, but it's just respectful to say "Hey, we may have to alter your belly button because of the surgery."
Oh Gosh! You had the surgery already. Not sure I'd feel happy about learning about a new body part after the fact. I know of someone who lost a body part - went in for gallbladder removal and they took out appendix while they were at it (for no urgent reason) and without asking permission. Hope you are recovering OK and being looked after, that's a fairly major operation there - 7 days in hospital. Mel xx
That would freak me out too! Glad you're recovering well.
They re-modelled your belly button!!! I think I'd be upset about that too ... and I don't have no signature belly button!
I agree it should have been discussed so you would at least be prepared. You'll probably be used to the new on in no time.
When I had my varicose veins done the doctor asked if I was concerned about a bit of scarring on the leg. I said no, but when I woke up I found 13 horizontal cuts that had been stapled shut right down the entire length of my leg. This was 29 years ago and most of the scars, plus staple dots are still visible.
My husband just got a new belly button too..it must be the rage in all the best circles!! I hope you're recovering fast...no lifting mind you.
That must have been a surprise!! I hope you are feeling better.... both from the op and with your new belly button too. I am a small umbicilical (can't spell it) hernia but I haven't got around to doing anything about it.
Glad to hear you're doing ok. Never given my belly button much thought to be honest. :)
That must've been mad experience to have seen your own body been opened by sharp cutters of some sort. Freaky but from the tone of writing you must have been used to it by now. And as for having a new signature body part, probably be best to embrace a new you after a surgery. It might be disturbing at some points but you'll get used to it just as much as you have when it comes to surgeries.
Hope you are recovering well.
Ths post is the literal version of navel gazing.
What happened to the old one?????
I think we need photos. I'd like to check the surgeon's handiwork.
Oh my goodness MM, you brave soul! How wonderful you managed to get the surgery done and dusted so quickly. Really pleased you're home and recovering well. That would be a rather unusual experience to look down and see something you'd never seen before. At this point, can't say I've had that happen... though my tummy definitely looks different post children... not better by any means... just different.
7 days in hospital!!!! Wowsers! Must have been much bigger job than mine. How are you recovering? It really is horrible. I've been thinking if you and wondering how it's all going. Glad to a have a catch up on your blog and see that you're doing OK. It 'ain't fun!! So glad the Geege has taken time off for you - and on such short notice! I had a month to plan at least and thankfully a husband who has performed these surgeries himself so I was fully informed. Must have been quite scary for you!! I don't like my new belly button either, but at least it's an inny instead of an outie now!


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The Sri Lanka Army plans to raise two more task forces to aid in Mullaithivu battle. Task Force 5 and Task Force 6 will be deployed in addition to 53, 55, 57, 58, 59 , TF2, TF3 and TF4 already deployed in the Wanni theater of battle. Meanwhile Task Force 1 has now officially been raised as the 58 division in recognition for its invaluable contribution in the Kilinochchi, Paranthan battles. More than 50000 soldiers from 10 divisions/Task Forces are expected to join the assault on Mullathivu, the last major stronghold of the LTTE. Some of the formations will be tasked with holding onto captured territory while fully offensive divisions will lead the advance. The army does not want to spread too thin and run into a possible Jayasikuru type scenario again.
Meanwhile 48 bodies of LTTE cadres who were killed in battles in Mullathivu and Kilinochchi are still in Vavuniya hospital. The recent army advances on multiple fronts seems to have severely affected the LTTE's organizational structure. No LTTE officials were to be seen since the removal of LTTE checkpoints in Omanthai and Oddusudan about two weeks ago.


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PARIS and BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and T1D Exchange, a non-profit organization focused on type 1 diabetes, announced today on World Diabetes Day that they will collaborate on the TEENs registry study. The aim of the study is to provide the type 1 diabetes community with a better understanding of how children, adolescents and young adults are currently living with type 1 diabetes, and to deliver recommendations for better disease management and patients outcomes.
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TEENs, also known as the "Glycemic control and quality of life in children, adolescents, and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus described in a worldwide, cross-sectional study in 2012," is a multinational, observational, cross-sectional study that will evaluate the percentage of type 1 diabetes patients between the ages of 8 and 25 with controlled glycemia, as measured by hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Secondary outcomes will include measurements of quality of life and emotional status, the relationship between glycemic control and quality of life, and the impact of factors such as medical care on these two measurements.
"To better understand how to treat young people with type 1 diabetes, we need to know how exactly they are living with the disease. Our goal with the TEENs study is to examine how clinical factors such as glycemic control impact the quality of life of this particularly vulnerable group of young people with diabetes," said Riccardo Perfetti, MD, Vice President Medical Affairs, Global Diabetes, Sanofi. "TEENs is another example of Sanofi's ongoing commitment to further develop the understanding of optimal type 1 diabetes care."
The TEENs study will enroll more than 7,000 people with type 1 diabetes in 20 countries, with a sample representative of the typical medical care in the respective country. In the US, Sanofi works in partnership with T1D Exchange for the recruitment of the young study participants and for implementation of this study. Worldwide, Sanofi partners with various clinic centers, hospitals, and healthcare professionals.
"We are excited to support Sanofi and the TEENs study with T1D Exchange's patient registry and extensive clinic network in the US. We are also honored to be designated by Sanofi as a clinical trial Center of Excellence," said Dana Ball, CEO and Cofounder of the T1D Exchange. "This collaboration demonstrates the unique efficiencies and capabilities that partnerships with foundation-driven clinical exchanges can create."
Data will be collected from healthcare professionals, parents or guardians, and patients. Anticipated outcomes include: identification of predictive factors for glucose control and acute complications of type 1 diabetes, better understanding of unmet needs of young people with type 1 diabetes in different age groups, documentation of insulin regimens in young people with type 1 diabetes, and description of the patient journey from pediatric to adult care services.
Results from the TEENs study will be presented at scientific congresses in 2013 and in 2014.
About Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs as type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease characterized by the lack of insulin (the hormone that regulates blood glucose concentrations) production by the pancreas, and type 2, a metabolic disorder in which there are two main biological defects: a deficient production of insulin and reduced ability of the body to respond to the insulin being produced. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are characterized by an increase in blood glucose concentrations (hyperglycemia). Over time, uncontrolled hyperglycemia leads to the macrovascular and microvascular complications of diabetes. Macrovascular complications, which affect the large blood vessels, include heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Microvascular complications affect the small blood vessels of the eyes (retinopathy), kidney (nephropathy) and nerves (neuropathy). More than 18 million people worldwide are living with type 1 diabetes. And, the incidence of type 2 diabetes is growing at an alarming rate, with nearly 348 million people worldwide living with the condition today.
About T1D Exchange
T1D Exchange is a non-profit organization with the mission to improve outcomes of people touched by type 1 diabetes by accelerating the discovery of new approaches to research and development. It connects the disparate stakeholders in the type 1 diabetes community by combining the critical components of traditional clinical research with the expanding fields of health information technology and social networking.
T1D Exchange evolved as a solution to mitigate barriers and inefficiencies for type 1 diabetes research and development. It is a personalized exploration platform anchored in health informatics: T1D Exchange consists of Glu, an interactive website with mobile capabilities for patients and caregivers; a network of 69 clinics across the United States; and a biorepository comprising clinically annotated patient biological samples. T1D Exchange was founded in 2011 through a grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. More information is available at www.t1dexchange.org.
About Sanofi Diabetes
Sanofi strives to help people manage the complex challenge of diabetes by delivering innovative, integrated and personalized solutions. Driven by valuable insights that come from listening to and engaging with people living with diabetes, the Company is forming partnerships to offer diagnostics, therapies, services and devices, including innovative blood glucose monitoring systems. Sanofi markets both injectable and oral medications for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Investigational compounds in the pipeline include an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist being studied as a single agent, in combination with basal insulin, and/or in combination with oral anti-diabetic agents.
About Sanofi
Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Authorities in New Mexico say the five people who were found fatally shot in a home are a Fire Department chaplain, his wife, and three of their children.
The Bernalillo County sheriff's office said in a statement late Sunday that the victims are Greg Griego, his wife Sara Greigo, and the children: 9-year-old Zephania Griego, 5-year-old Jael Griego, and 2-year-old Angelina Griego.
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(Reuters) - While most travellers know that Copenhagen and Amsterdam are ideal for exploring by bicycle, the rise of bike-sharing and bike tours in other cities is making discovering other destinations by bicycle easier than ever.
That's why the members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com (www.virtualtourist.com) have compiled a list of the "Top 10 Spots to Explore by Bicycle." Reuters has not endorsed this list:
1. Montréal, Québec, Canada
While Montréal's most famous paths may lie underground, it's most intriguing routes in the upcoming warmer months lie amongst its 2,400 miles of bike trails and paths. The first North American city to adopt a bicycle-sharing program, Montréal has a few popular rides, including along the Lachine Canal, the quays of the Old Port, and Rue McGill. In addition to paths within the city, Montréal lies in the centre of the Route Verte, a series of bikeways throughout Quebec modelled after Denmark's national cycle routes and the Danube and Rhine bikeways. The route, which starts further west at Fort-Coulogne, also connects Montréal with Québec City to the north.
2. Paris, France
Though the first bike-sharing program in France originated in Lyon, it is Paris which gets most of the credit for spurring the bike-sharing craze around Europe. Paris' bike-sharing program, called Vélib', is now as synonymous with a Parisian experience as the Louvre and steak frites. Over the past few years, Vélib' has grown to over 20,000 bikes with sharing stations every 300 meters. The initial benefits were aimed at commuters and residents, but it's become a popular tourist activity as well. Easy routes to explore include the quais and ponts along the Seine River, particularly Quai Branly and Quai d'Orsay, which provide ample landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and multiple museums. Another neighbourhood with much to see by bicycle is Le Marais, with the Place des Vosges, Maison de Victor Hugo, and Musée Carnavalet all nearby. For those interested in discovering a spot slightly outside of Paris, the grounds at Versailles are perfect for exploring by bicycle.
3. Portland, Oregon
Two parks line the Willamette River, Waterfront Park to the West and Eastbank Esplanade to the East, giving visitors the opportunity to take in both the city view and the river's scenery while cycling. A two block detour from Waterfront Park at the Burnside Bridge will take travellers to the Portland Saturday Market (which is open on all weekend), a city tradition since 1974. For a great example of Oregon's infamous conservation efforts, travellers can head slightly further south to the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Located on the east side of the Willamette River, the refuge is a floodplain wetland and well-known for its bird population.
4. Seville, Spain
While it has always contained the world's largest gothic cathedral, Seville, the jewel of Andalucia, had little to no bicycle culture to speak of until the new millennium. In the last few years, the city has gained both 120 km (75 miles) of bicycle routes throughout the city, as well as started a bicycle-sharing program. These updates make it much easier to travel from the Plaza de Espana to the Cathedral in one day. Visitors should not forget to explore the Santa Cruz neighbourhood, which lies along the Alcazar, though with its narrow streets, it may be better seen on foot.
5. Hell's Gate National Park in Kenya
Located about 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Nairobi, Hell's Gate National Park is small by African standards, but still includes a variety of animal species rarely seen anywhere else in the world, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. In addition to being able to explore the park by bicycle, guests are also allowed to camp in the park, and it's one of only two Kenyan national parks where this is allowed. Though there is much to explore in this savannah, it is often used as a stop-over when en route to the Masai Mara Reserve or nearby Lake Naivasha National Park.
6. Prague, Czech Republic
Though the hilly topography of the Czech Republic's capital might scare off some participants, multiple VirtualTourist members suggested exploring Prague by bicycle. Many tours originate in the Old Town, giving riders the opportunity to cruise along the Vltava River and see both the Charles Bridge and Frank Gehry's Dancing House. The opposite side of the river, the Malá Strana, has more legitimately marked bicycle paths, particularly near Prague Castle and Letna Park. For the more ambitious rider, one can cycle the Prague Vienna Greenways from Prague to Austria, with the opportunity of detouring and seeing the UNESCO site of Cesky Krumlov. If both of these plans sound too difficult, another Virtual Tourist member had a great experience with renting an electric bike, since the motor helped make the hills of Prague much less intimidating.
7. Vietnam and Thailand
An increasingly popular area to explore by bicycle is Southeast Asia. Virtual Tourist members have recommended Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand as all great destinations to discover by bike. In Vietnam, Visitors can take Route 1 from the capital city of Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), travelling along the coast and exploring smaller, scenic villages along the way. Another suggested ideal spot is Bangkok and its UNESCO neighbour, Ayutthaya. Members suggest taking a train from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the former Thai capital, and then renting a bike upon arrival so riders can explore at their own pace. In addition to the ancient temples and ruins, the Summer Palace is also located here, as well as some notable local markets.
8. Austin, Texas
Austin is famous for its music scene and breakfast tacos, though not so well-known for its bike scene. Since one of cycling's greatest celebrities, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, calls Austin home, it's understandable that more people are exploring the area by bike. One scenic route to try includes the paths along Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, after which sightseers can ride up to the Barton Creek Greenbelt. For a little more of the flavour that makes Austin famous, start your ride in the SoCo (South of Congress) neighbourhood, biking up Congress Avenue and over the Congress Street Bridge (with its bats), towards 6th Street, where many of the country's most legendary music venues line the avenue.
9. Bruges, Belgium
Though the most obvious mode of exploring Bruges may be a canal tour, the city is also easily travelled by bike. By starting at the belfry in the Market or City Hall on the Burg, visitors can easily bike to other sights, such as the Basilica of Holy Blood and the Church of Our Lady, which features Michelangelo's Mother and Child sculpture. For a longer ride, the Vlaanderen Fietsroute (Flemish Cycle Route) makes it possible to cycle from Bruges to other Belgian cities, including Gent, Antwerp, or Brussels.
10. Kyoto, Japan
Japan may be well-known for its high speed trains, but many residents and visitors of its cultural capital, Kyoto, prefer to travel within the city by bicycle. Exploring by bicycle in Kyoto allows tourists to circumvent the congested traffic, but also sneak onto back streets they wouldn't normally find when driving from site to site. Also, the city is quite spread out and much of the public transportation doesn't stop very close to all attractions, so it may actually be quicker to rent a bicycle. Many hotels rent bicycles to guests, but they are also readily available near Kyoto Station.
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SAN FRANCISCO – After signing his monstrous free agent contract in December 2006, it took years for Barry Zito to earn the affection of San Francisco Giants fans, most of whom finally came around when he threw a pivotal masterpiece in the 2012 playoffs.
In two starts, Tim Hudson is already well on his way to surpassing his former Oakland Athletics teammate in popularity.
Hudson, who joined the Giants via a two-year, $23 million deal in the offseason, received a rousing ovation as he left the mound in the eighth inning of a 7-3 victory over Arizona Diamondbacks in San Francisco's home opener Tuesday.
Following on his stellar first start of the season, when he blanked the Diamondbacks over 7 2/3 innings in Phoenix last Wednesday, Hudson completed eight while allowing seven hits and three runs, two earned. His ERA sits at a tidy 1.15, and his second win of the year was the 207th of his career, moving him ahead of CC Sabathia for most among active pitchers.
"He's a pro. He pounds the strike zone,'' manager Bruce Bochy said of Hudson, who has yet to give up a walk this season. "It's hard to pitch better than he has the first two starts. I know he was excited to pitch the home opener, and he did a great job.''
Besides helping the Giants get off to a 6-2 start, the 38-year-old Hudson has quickly erased concerns about how he would recover from the broken leg and torn ankle ligament he sustained in a first-base collision July 24 while with the Atlanta Braves.
The 16-year veteran was able to participate completely in spring training, except for some early limitations on fielding drills, but believes his strength and stamina are still not up to his standards.
"It's been a long road for me to get here and I'm just thrilled to death to be back out there pitching and competing, feeling somewhat healthy,'' Hudson said. "I couldn't ask for a better start to the year.''
Or, for a better first impression on his new fans and teammates.
Hudson spent nine seasons with the Braves, who did not make a strong push to keep him, and had two enticing choices as a free agent in the A's and Giants.
After consulting with Zito, he opted to stay in the National League and pitch for the team with the daily sellout crowds instead of joining the two-time defending AL West champs.
"The total package here is awesome – the weather, the park, the fans, the organization,'' Hudson said. "It was a very easy decision for me.''
The addition of Hudson as Zito's replacement was the only upgrade to a rotation that fell on hard times last season, when its 4.37 ERA ranked 13th in the NL. San Francisco brought back the other four starters – Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum and Ryan Vogelsong.
While the Giants are counting on the last three to bounce back from disappointing seasons, they also figure to have a bigger margin of error than in the past with a more powerful offense.
Boosted by the continued emergence of Brandon Belt, the return to health of Angel Pagan and the free-agent signing of Michael Morse, the club is tied for the major league lead in runs scored with 47 while hitting the most home runs (12).
Belt's two-run blast against Arizona starter Trevor Cahill put San Francisco ahead 2-0 in the first inning and gave him five for the season, tops in the majors along with the Diamondbacks' Mark Trumbo. The early support made life easier for Hudson, who had not gone so deep into a game since June 2012.
Shortstop Brandon Crawford, who had two of the Giants' 10 hits, said hitters are putting less pressure on themselves than in the past.
"Last year we wouldn't be hitting, so we'd try and do too much,'' Crawford said. "I think there's a little more sense of trust this year.''
And so far, a growing trust in what Hudson can bring to the team.
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An Irishman who made his fortune in America is to fly the Kennedy clan home for celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of JFK's triumphant visit to Ireland.
Dundalk native Pearse Lyons is to use his tech company Alltech's private jet to transport members of the Kennedy family back to Ireland in June.
The Kentucky based Lyons will utilise his $50million Gulfstream jet to fly the Kennedys to Ireland for celebrations in the ancestral homeland of New Ross, County Wexford.
The Irish government have also extended an invitation to members of the Kennedy family for the event which will form part of The Gathering celebrations.
Lyons told the Irish Independent newspaper: "It was interesting to recently hear again JFK's passion about what could happen in Ireland. His great grandfather went to Boston as a cooper. My great grandfather was a cooper too."
Plans for the June celebrations include the re-opening of the Kennedy Homestead visitor centre at Dunganstown outside New Ross by Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny.
Senior members of the Kennedy family expected to attend the celebrations include former US Ambassador to Ireland, Jean Kennedy Smith, who is JFK's sister, and Maria Shriver.
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