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Roll Me Over
An Infantryman's World War II
Raymond Gantter (View Bio)
Paperback: Ballantine, 1997; Online Edition: Chu Hartley Publishers, 2016.
When Raymond Gantter arrived in Normandy in the fall of 1944, bodies were still washing up from the invasion. Sobered by that sight, Gantter and his fellow infantrymen (1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment, Company G) moved across northern France and Belgium, taking part in the historic and bloody Battle of the Bulge, slowly penetrating into and across Germany, fighting all the way to the Czechoslovakian border.
With depth, clarity, and remarkable compassion, Gantter—an enlisted man and college graduate who spoke German—portrays the extraordinary life of the American soldier as he and his comrades lived it while helping to destroy Hitler's Third Reich.
From dueling with unseen snipers in ruined villages to fierce battles in which the lightly armed American infantry skirmished against Hitler's panzers, Gantter skillfully captures one infantryman's progress across a continent where guns, fear, and death lay in wait around every bend in the road.
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"To describe Roll Me Over as a late-arriving account of infantry life on the European battlefields of World War II would be no overstatement. Author Raymond Gantter wrote it between September 1944 and June 1949, died in 1985, yet it was only finally published in 1997 at the behest of his estate. It's a good thing, too. Gantter arrived in Normandy in September 1944 a relative and uncommon sophisticate in the enlisted ranks. Turning down a third deferment, the 30-year-old graduate of Syracuse University was a German-speaking, jazz-piano playing, 130-pounder who must have been quite a soldier, too: He advanced from private to buck sergeant in six months, and by war's end added a battlefield commission and Silver Star. Crafted from copious letters and notes, the story of his marches—across Northern Europe and the Battle of the Bulge, eventual arrival in Czechoslovakia, and finally to occupation service in Germany—is unglamorous to say the least. A mature man's eye and hand, though, are unmistakable, and lend an extra measure of page-turning gravitas to a story that needs no such help. Gantter's self-corrections are particularly instructive. Impressions he had during his time in combat are often amended in the light of post-war experiences, and with refreshing (particularly by today's undemanding standards) humility and candor. That it's a tale to read and re-read is easy to declare; that it has much to say even 70 years hence about every era's wars and soldiers is what makes it a deserving classic." — Frank Winn, America's 1st Freedom


Imagine an undeveloped tropical wilderness as big as the State of Victoria, that has fewer than 15,000 residents.
The great tapering Cape York Peninsula thrusts into Torres Strait, enclosing the vast brown mudflats of the Gulf of Carpentaria. To the east the fragmented coral ramparts of the wondrous Great Barrier Reef offer an ever-changing kaleidoscope of vivid colour.
The peninsula refuses to be tamed and civilised, cutting itself off from Far North Queensland during the wet season with deep floodwaters inundating low-lying areas. Even in the dry season, access into the remote areas of the peninsula is strictly by 4WD vehicle.
This patchwork of dry savannah and towering tropical rainforest is one of the last great frontiers of Australia. The peninsula is divided into sacred Aboriginal land holdings, huge pastoral runs and four national parks along the northern extremity of the Great Dividing Range.
The highlight of a visit to the peninsula is to stand on the northernmost tip of Australia looking towards Thursday Island. Exploring the Cape area gives one the feeling of being a true pioneer, discovering landscape features like lush forests, coastal coves and headlands that few people have seen.
On the journey north along the Peninsula Development Road and The Old Telegraph Track, you can stop off at safe waterholes devoid of crocodiles and go camping, swimming, fishing, hunting, bird watching and rock-hopping, in absolutely remote locations.
The only sizeable towns in the region are Cooktown in the south and Weipa on the Gulf coast. Some of the small settlements on the road to Cape York have fuel, food and supplies but hours of service may be limited, e.g Lakeland, Laura, Musgrave, Coen, Archer River and Bamaga.
Cape York Peninsula has much to offer visitors who are seeking a 'true blue' Aussie adventure. Follow the wheel tracks and footprints of the pioneers who discovered this land. See a huge variety of scenery, animal and bird life, some of which is found nowhere else in the world.
When visiting Australia's most remote peninsula, take your time - untamed wilderness can't be rushed.
Savour your adventures in this special place in the sun. It is a popular escape for 4WD enthusiasts and nature lovers and an unforgettable holiday experience.


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Ground zero bones could yield DNA clues
NEW YORK - Human bones unearthed at the World Trade Center site in recent days are so well preserved that they will yield usable DNA, experts predicted Wednesday.
The remains - found last week after utility crews doing routine work opened up a manhole that had been paved over - are believed to belong to Sept. 11 trade center victims, 40 percent of whom have not had any remains identified.
The collection has grown to more than 130 pieces, including whole bones, shards and one-inch splinters.
"However they got there, it was certainly right at the time of the event, so they've been protected for five years and haven't been subjected to weather," said Bradley Adams, the city medical examiner's lead forensic anthropologist on site.
Bones buried with no exposure to extreme temperatures tend to be better preserved, said Ed Huffine, the head scientist on the project at Bode Technology Group, the Virginia company handling Sept. 11 bone fragments.
"I would be very optimistic about being able to obtain DNA profiles from these cases," he said.
Huffine's lab is processing fragments recently found on the roof of a skyscraper south of the site. It is much more difficult to extract DNA from those because they were subjected to rain and extreme heat and cold for years, and most aren't large enough to be tested more than once.
Families of victims with no identified remains said they felt conflicted about the recent discoveries.
"Obviously I want to know if they find something, but on the other hand it just opens it all back up again," said Lynn Castrianno, whose brother, Leonard, was killed.
The city has identified 12 underground areas that need to be explored. All are along the western edge of the site, mostly beneath a service road built in March 2002 as the excavation and recovery was still under way.
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Avenza Systems has released Mapublisher 10 for Adobe Illustrator, map production software to create high-quality maps from GIS data. The software's cartographic tools leverage the graphic Adobe design environment to produce print-ready, mobile, and online maps. This update includes many new features and enhancements, including the ability to manage data links where Map layers in a document can be updated when its source data has been modified.
This version is also fully compatible with the latest Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 on both Windows and Mac. The new attribute filter and geometry filter capabilities allow users to select which layers, attributes and features to include or exclude prior to import. Other enhancements and features include Visvalingam-Whyatt simplification method and fault tolerance settings, scale bar styles and customisation options, a Map Tagger Tool to create custom leader lines, and a new Point Utilities action that can rotate points to the angle of latitude.


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Q: UIPageController and gesture recognizers I am using UIPageController to implement a page based navigation application. I would like to enable the swipe gestures only at the margin of the page and prevent that from the inner content view. The page has a margin of 20 pixels:
contentView.frame = CGRectInset(self.view.frame, 20, 20);

A: Upon recognising a gesture you should be able to retrieve the locationInView and then if this is an acceptable value proceed, otherwise not.

A: First add  in the class interface.
@interface MyPageViewController :UIViewController<UIPageViewControllerDelegate, UIGestureRecognizerDelegate>

Then in viewDidLoad add
for (UIGestureRecognizer *recognizer in self.pageViewController.gestureRecognizers) {

        recognizer.delegate = self;

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Then implement shouldReceiveTouch method
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    CGPoint touchPoint = [touch locationInView:self.pageViewController.view];

    CGRect innerRect =  CGRectInset(self.pageViewController.view.frame, 40, 40);

   if (CGRectContainsPoint(innerRect, touchPoint)) {
        return NO;
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   return YES;
}

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First things first: this is not a finishing salt for the faint-of-heart.
It's not the salt you'll reach for when you want "just a little" spice.
This finishing salt is the ultimate condiment for folks who are deadly serious about their love of all things spicy.
Ghost Pepper Salt is sea salt, blended with ghost chile, THE 3rd HOTTEST CHILE PEPPER IN THE WORLD.
Just how hot is it? Ghost chiles are 2-3 times hotter than the face-melting habanero chile, **400 times** hotter than Tabasco sauce. If a jalapeño pepper rates 3,000 Scoville units, and a habanero scores 300,000 Scovilles, hold on to your socks when you taste a ghost chile. It rates ONE MILLION Scoville units.
What can you do with the thermonuclear heat of Ghost Pepper Salt? Add a touch of salty heat to all sorts of dishes.
Ghost Pepper Salt is a perfect finishing touch on baked goods, especially savory things like soft pretzels and cheddar-beer breads.
Sprinkle it on a chocolate dessert (especially brownies, ice cream, and hot cocoa).
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Trade Bait
Insider Trading: Teams calling defence-thin Leafs
Countdown to TradeCentre: Sens look to avoid a 'circus' this year
Follow the latest trade rumours and speculation leading up to the Feb. 24 trade deadline with TSN.ca's Countdown to TradeCentre. In Wednesday's roundup, Senators GM Pierre Dorion speaks on his deadline plans, the Canadiens have a clear plan for Shea Weber and Carey Price and an argument for keeping Chris Kreider in New York.
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The National Hockey League's Trade Deadline is on Monday, Feb. 24, and teams will be making decisions on whether to buy or sell and decide which players can make the biggest difference and hold the greatest value. Check out the latest trade rumours and speculation from around the NHL beat.
Avoiding the Circus
There was no shortage of trade speculation for the Ottawa Senators last season as they looked to deal Mark Stone, Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel ahead of the deadline.
General manager Pierre Dorion said Tuesday the team has an idea for how they will proceed at the trade deadline and will look to move some pending unrestricted free agents, but will try to manoeuvre in a quieter way this time around.
Dorion comments on Anderson's future with the Sens
Senators GM Pierre Dorion was a guest on TSN 1200 Tuesday morning where he discussed the future of Craig Anderson, who will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
"Instead of being focused on playing the game, everyone was focused on everyone else's contract," Dorion told TSN Radio 1200 Ottawa of last year's deadline. "You create a circus atmosphere and one thing we want to do is be as respectful to our fans as possible. They have the right to know the direction we're going, but I think they understand the process.
"At the same time, we're just going to do things quietly and we're going to move forward. The one thing we can do, if you've been in this game a little while, is you can do contracts quick."
The biggest name that could become available from the Senators is centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who is on pace for a career-best season with 19 goals and 31 points in 46 games. In addition to Pageau, teammates Mikkel Boedker, Vladislav Namestnikov, Tyler Ennis, Scott Sabourin, Mark Borowiecki, Cody Goloubef and goaltender Craig Anderson are all scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency this summer.
Dorion said the team must balance keeping a veteran presence on the team while still building for the future.
"All I'm going to tell you is we're going to have meaningful discussions with some UFAs and some UFAs we'll probably look to move," Dorion said. "Yes, for sure we will, we know we need quality veterans moving forward as part of this rebuild and we know we just can't rely on our younger players, but at the same time you have to have the balance.
"We feel we've taken a huge step forward this year and it might not show in the points, but how we compete game in and game out, and there's probably only been a handful of games where I felt we haven't competed, and sometimes it's closing out games. We're going to have to take a step forward next year in how we compete and move up in the standings."
Hanging Up
The idea of the Montreal Canadiens trading veterans Carey Price and Shea Weber has been brought up by writers in the area, but it appears general manager Marc Bergevin has no interest in moving either piece.
According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, Bergevin will not even listen to offers for either player ahead of trade deadline.
"Well there were Leaf fans on social media - in the news of Morgan Rielly - hoping of a Shea Weber trade," LeBrun said on Insider Trading. "I don't think you're going to see that happening. But, there are certainly fans and media in Montreal with the Habs falling out of a playoff spot wondering how to rebuild this team. Or to continue to the rebuild.
"And yes, should Carey Price be dealt, or should Shea Weber? I can tell you this. You can stop speculating about that, because Habs GM Marc Bergevin told me on Tuesday he has no intention of thinking about trading Carey Price or Shea Weber and would not listen if a team phoned on Carey Price or Shea Weber before the trade deadline. And listen, he's been on the record before saying that as this team gets younger, the leadership that Shea Weber and Carey Price provide for this team is important to him. He believes it works and he wants those two guys to be part of that."
The Canadiens have won two straight after snapping an eight-game winless skid and will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. Montreal is seven points back of the Philadelphia Flyers for the final wild-card spot with four teams ahead of them.
LeBrun wrote earlier this week on who the team would be willing to part with should they decide to sell ahead of the deadline.
On the Way Out?
Larry Brooks of the New York Post argues that it's in the Rangers best interest to re-sign Chris Kreider in order to build off his success this season on a line with Artemi Panarin.
Brooks notes, however, that the two sides have yet to have "a single substantive conversation" on a new contract for the winger. He points to Anders Lee's seven-year, $49 million deal with the New York Islanders as a potential comparison and while that may be too much length for the 28-year-old, Brooks believes it's worth it to improve the team's outlook over the next five years.
According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, though, the signs point towards the Rangers parting ways with Kreider, and he adds they're willing to eat some of his salary to do so.
"Well, 'tis the season to speculate, because every day, obviously, we inch closer to the NHL trade deadline," Dreger said. "Chris Kreider's name, of the New York Rangers, remains front and centre. There's still going to be contract discussions, perhaps negotiations with Rangers management. But it's assumed that Chris Kreider's most likely going to be traded.
"Of course there is interest in this power forward. And there is a sense that the New York Rangers will be willing to retain as much as 50 per cent of the salary. If that's the case and the deal is right, then you could look at some of the big dogs like the St. Louis Blues, maybe the Boston Bruins, to take a run at Chris Kreider."
Kreider, who carries a $4.625 million cap hit for this season, has 15 goals and 30 points in 45 games this season. He has spent his entire career with the Rangers since being selected 19th overall in 2009.
The Rangers (22-19-4) trail the Philadelphia Flyers by six points for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.


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Freddie Mercury Made Me Cry Tonight
By Angus, September 20th, 2011
My birthday is coming up on Sunday, September 11th, 2011, and I kicked off the weekend of celebrations by going to tonight's "Way Gay" Sing-Along at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz in downtown Austin. The Alamo Drafthouse, for those who don't know, is a local chain of movie theaters that shows an eclectic mix of first-run, mainstream movies and arthouse movies, plus a lot of repertory and revival and special programming, such as sing-alongs and theme nights like "Girlie Night" and "Terror Tuesdays". You can buy food and drink from a waiter while you're seated in the theater. Tonight's specific theme was in celebration of Pride weekend, which is taking place in September for the first time (Austin's pride has always been in June, but it was moved in hopes of cooler weather).
I went to this sing-along on a whim, hoping to have some margaritas and some laughs, and maybe to sing along with some gayish pop songs, and I can tell you that my stomach was hurting from laughing even before the show started (the Alamo plays funny and bizarre videos before the movies instead of commercials, and tonight's were particularly funny). The show started with "Jittergbug" by Wham, and the audience was immediately up on its feet, dancing and singing (the theme of this show is audience participation). I was enjoying myself a lot, and then an unexpected thing happened. I found myself tearing up. I had just laughed aloud at a particularly funny moment in the video for "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen (you can see the bizarre crotch shot at 58 seconds , followed immediately by Freddie Mercury's glowing red eyes at the 1:01 mark). The moment that caused a surge of emotions was the segment from 1:45, which begins with a strut, and ends with a fast spin at around the 2:00 mark. For some reason, watching Freddie Mercury strut and prance struck a nerve with me. He was one of the only "out" rock stars of the 80's, and he was really only completely outed once it was confirmed he had AIDS, and watching him in this video (which was filmed when he was younger than I am now), brought forth a rush of love for the man. In today's world, he would have had his crooked teeth straightened and his record label would probably have pushed him to work out and develop some more muscle, but watching him dance and perform on a big screen like the rock star he was, while listening to his music at a very loud volume, I really appreciated him in a way I never have before.
I had a similar experience a few minutes later when Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" came on. The video was one of my favorites when I was in high school (it features muscular dancers with painted bodies and Tarzan loincloths), and knowing that Sir Elton is actually still standing today made me…proud. And happy for him. The show moved on through more of the usual suspects (Lady Gaga, Britney), and I have to say that I enjoyed every minute of it, even if the rest of the evening didn't touch me in quite the profound way that Freddie Mercury and Elton John did. Perhaps because they were actual gay men who "made it" at a time when doing so was incredibly difficult.
If you get a chance to go to "Way Gay" or any of the other Alamo Sing-Alongs, you should jump.


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Your local state may have very definite rules as to what is an e-bike, what is a moped, and what is a motorcycle. While ebikes enthusiast don't want the motor vehicle label, it is certain that each state will define some power level and speed where that classification will apply. Your best source of information is to go directly to your state motor vehicle department website, and get a copy of the your local state vehicle codes, with NO EDITING. Only recently updated official state vehicle codes will contain all the latest changes to the laws.1 For a link to your state MVA, look here:2 http://eco-wheelz.com/electric-bike-laws.php
"Bicycle" means either of the following: (1) A device having two wheels and having at least one saddle or seat for the use of a rider which is propelled by human power. (2) A device having two or three wheels with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (one horsepower), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden, is less than 20 miles per hour.[citation needed],
The handlebars connect to the stem that connects to the fork that connects to the front wheel, and the whole assembly connects to the bike and rotates about the steering axis via the headset bearings. Three styles of handlebar are common. Upright handlebars, the norm in Europe and elsewhere until the 1970s, curve gently back toward the rider, offering a natural grip and comfortable upright position. Drop handlebars "drop" as they curve forward and down, offering the cyclist best braking power from a more aerodynamic "crouched" position, as well as more upright positions in which the hands grip the brake lever mounts, the forward curves, or the upper flat sections for increasingly upright postures. Mountain bikes generally feature a 'straight handlebar' or 'riser bar' with varying degrees of sweep backwards and centimeters rise upwards, as well as wider widths which can provide better handling due to increased leverage against the wheel.
Power assisted bicycles are classified in two categories in Saskatchewan. An electric assist bicycle is a 2 or 3 wheeled bicycle (sic.: 3 wheeled bicycle) that uses pedals and a motor at the same time only. A power cycle uses either pedals and motor or motor only. Both must have engines with 500 watt power or less, and must not be able exceed 32 km/h (20 mph), i.e., electric motor cuts out at this speed or cycle is unable to go this fast on a level surface. The power cycle has to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for a power-assisted bicycle. The power cycle requires at least a learner's driving licence (class 7), and all of the other classes 1-5 may operate these also. The electric assist bicycle does not require a licence. Helmets are required for both. Both are treated as bicycles regarding rules of the road. Gas powered or assisted bicycles are classified as motorcycles regardless of engine size or if using pedals plus motor. Stickers identifying the bicycle's compliance with the Federal classification may be required for power cycles by some cities or municipalities. [13]
A motorized bicycle shall not be operated by any person under sixteen years of age, nor at a speed in excess of twenty-five miles per hour, upon any public highway, private way laid out under authority of statute, way dedicated to public use, or way under the control of park commissioners or body having like powers, within the commonwealth.[99] A motorized bicycle shall not be operated on any way by any person not possessing a valid driver's license or learner's permit. Every person operating a motorized bicycle upon a way shall have the right to use all public ways in the commonwealth except limited access or express state highways where signs specifically prohibiting bicycles have been posted, and shall be subject to the traffic laws and regulations of the commonwealth and the regulations contained in this section, except that the motorized bicycle operator may keep to the right when passing a motor vehicle which is moving in the travel lane of the way, and the motorized bicycle operator shall signal by either hand his intention to stop or turn. Motorized bicycles may be operated on bicycle lanes adjacent to the various ways, but shall be excluded from off-street recreational bicycle paths. Every person operating a motorized bicycle or riding as a passenger on a motorized bicycle shall wear protective headgear conforming with such minimum standards of construction and performance as the registrar may prescribe, and no person operating a motorized bicycle shall permit any other person to ride a passenger on such motorized bicycle unless such passenger is wearing such protective headgear.
The E-bike is everything it was advertised to be. It's big and fast and fun to ride especially when riding uphill with pedal assist you have the superhuman ability to get up those tuff climbs that would normally leave you winded and probably walking the bike. The setup was fairly simple however the frame had a couple of serious deep scratch marks in the otherwise impeccable paint job. And even though it's purely cosmetic it was still very disappointing to receive a brand new bike in this condition. It's not clear to me what if anything I can do about it but I still love the bike.
EU: EN15194 (EPAC – Electrically Power Assisted Cycles) defines the use pedal-assisted less than 25k/h bikes: "Cycles with pedal assistance which are equipped with an auxiliary electric motor having a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h or if the cyclist stops pedaling."
The environmental credentials of e-bikes, and electric / human powered hybrids generally, have led some municipal authorities to use them, such as Little Rock, Arkansas with their Wavecrest electric power-assisted bicycles or Cloverdale, California police with Zap e-bikes. China's e-bike manufacturers, such as Xinri, are now partnering with universities in a bid to improve their technology in line with international environmental standards, backed by the Chinese government who is keen to improve the export potential of the Chinese manufactured e-bikes.[67]
(15.5) "Electric assisted bicycle" means a device with two or three wheels which has a saddle and fully operative pedals for human propulsion and also has an electric motor. For such a device to be considered an electric assisted bicycle, it shall meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Section 571, et seq., and shall operate in such a manner that the electric motor disengages or ceases to function when the brakes are applied. The electric motor in an electric assisted bicycle shall:
"Motor-driven cycle" means any vehicle equipped with two or three wheels, a power source providing up to a maximum of two brake horsepower and having a maximum piston or rotor displacement of 50 cubic centimeters if a combustion engine is used, which will propel the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed not to exceed 30 miles per hour on a level road surface, which does not require clutching or shifting by the operator.[138] The designation is a replacement for "scooter" and "moped;"[139] Vermont doesn't seem to have laws specifically for e-bikes.[140]
Connect the battery to the speed controller and the throttle. Follow the instructions included with the kit to connect each part. Typically, you'll only need to plug the connector on the speed controller into the connector on the battery, then repeat the process for the throttle. Be sure not to touch the battery wires together, as this could create a dangerous spark! [14]
It arrived safely, well packaged. It also shipped really quickly too. If you want to have an ebike for rides, this bike will work. it really helps to get over a couple steep hills. With pedal assist or the throttle it is like riding on a flat surface when it comes to inclines. The bike seems well constructed. The disc brakes work great, and the wheels and tires are very sturdy. For the price I think it was a very good deal.
That aside, the Axis is a fantastic e-bike. At 'only' 16kg, it's almost lively by e-bike standards, but it also feels rock solid. It's geared too low in my opinion – I think it's fair to say I am not the target market – but in 8th, you can breeze on past the legally mandated, electrically-assisted 15.5mph. The hydraulic disk brakes will then bring you to a pleasingly rapid dead stop. The range and charging time are good, too. Cheap it is not, mind you.
Geared Hub Motors – Most pre-built e-bikes use brushless geared hub motors. These motors have internal planetary gears that help transfer power from the motor to the wheel. Because of the internal gearing, these motors provide excellent torque but are limited in top speed. On the plus side, the improved torque means better take-off power and hill climbing ability. Plus, less wattage is required to get the motor turning and they're typically small and lightweight. On pre-built e-bikes, these motors range from 200w-500w and go up to 20mph. But some aftermarket kits can be as powerful as 1000w, with increased top speeds and huge amounts of torque (ideal for extremely hilly terrain). Besides lower top speeds, these motors tend to be expensive and it's possible the gears will eventually wear out and need to be replaced (this is highly unlikely, they las quite a long time). Good examples are Ancheer bikes.
I am very pleased with the quality and performance of this electric bike. I find that the twist grip throtle works better for me than the peddle assist low, medium and high settings. It is not necessary to change out of high gear to climb most hills while peddling with the throttle also providing power. The shocks work well on dirt paths and the seat is comfortable. This bike goes maximum speed up to 19 mph on flat ground. I have
The other shout-out goes to Paul Bogaert who decided to close the Bike Doctor after 27 years and instead cycle tour the world with his wife. Paul had an early role in Vancouver bicycle advocacy and at bringing cycle riding to a less elitist/athletic and more everyday commuter crowd through their shop. They were among the early shops to embrace family friendly cargo bikes and appreciated the role that electric would play in making cycling more broadly appealing.
Another type of electric assist motor, often referred to as the mid-drive system, is increasing in popularity. With this system, the electric motor is not built into the wheel but is usually mounted near (often under) the bottom bracket shell. In more typical configurations, a cog or wheel on the motor drives a belt or chain that engages with a pulley or sprocket fixed to one of the arms of the bicycle's crankset. Thus the propulsion is provided at the pedals rather than at the wheel, being eventually applied to the wheel via the bicycle's standard drive train.
(ii) a vehicle equipped with two or three wheels, foot pedals to permit muscular propulsion, and an independent power source providing a maximum of 2 brake horsepower. If a combustion engine is used, the maximum piston or rotor displacement may not exceed 3.05 cubic inches, 50 centimeters, regardless of the number of chambers in the power source. The power source may not be capable of propelling the device, unassisted, at a speed exceeding 30 miles an hour, 48.28 kilometers an hour, on a level surface. The device must be equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only and does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged.
But the good times of the stealthy ebike existence will not endure forever. The ebike market is growing steadily and more so, technology is driving performance up and costs down. The market for a green, lifestyle friendly, transportation technology, with GPS, theft ID, cell service and probably skim lattes is alive and driving an emerging market. It is a matter of time before we all must face and respond to the legal demands of the state and local laws. Not to be over obligatory about being legal and duty oriented, but I do call on my fellow ebikers to ride legal, whether ebike, moped or other. Go ahead and build the 1200W ebike of your dreams, but get it insured and licensed if you must. Such compliance will set the precedence for public acceptance of ebikes in general, and build a track record for expansion and mainstreaming of moped-speed ebikes for commuter value driven needs of the future.
By 1898 a rear-wheel drive electric bicycle, which used a driving belt along the outside edge of the wheel, was patented by Mathew J. Steffens. Also, the 1899 U.S. Patent 627,066 by John Schnepf depicted a rear-wheel friction "roller-wheel" style drive electric bicycle.[7] Schnepf's invention was later re-examined and expanded in 1969 by G.A. Wood Jr. with his U.S. Patent 3,431,994. Wood's device used 4 fractional horsepower motors; connected through a series of gears.[8]
E-bike usage worldwide has experienced rapid growth since 1998. In 2016 there were 210 million electric bikes worldwide used daily.[33] It is estimated that there were roughly 120 million e-bikes in China in early 2010, and sales are expanding rapidly in India, the United States of America, Germany, the Netherlands,[2] and Switzerland.[34] A total of 700,000 e-bikes were sold in Europe in 2010, up from 200,000 in 2007 and 500,000 units in 2009.[35]
The rest of the bike is equally impressive. Integrated lights in the front and the rear run directly off the main battery, so you're never replacing coin cells or AAA batteries. And the disc brakes give you plenty of stopping power. The 36-volt battery attaches to the down tube and is designed to be easily removed for recharging. A key-lock at the top of the mount ensures that no one can steal your battery if your bike is left in a public place. And a built-in alarm system, activated with a car-like key fob, is ear-splitting enough to keep thieves away altogether. (Miller promises the alarm's sensitivity is tuned so it shouldn't go off if the bike is jostled at a public bike rack, but I didn't have the bike long enough to test this out.)
Rad Power's lineup of 2019 bikes start at $1,699 (there's also a Cyber Monday special on their 2018 models), proving that electric bikes don't have to be over $2,000 to have the amenities and quality you need for daily commuting. Of course, that's still a steep price for some. But as prices keep dropping in the e-bike industry, affordability breeds better access, and this might be the key that our cities—and their traffic—so desperately need.
Would an e-bike that used a trailing generator to power the electric motor still be considered an e-bike? The purpose of the generator is allow greater distances to be traveled and all day riding. The gen-set that I am looking at uses a 49 cc gas engine with a 12 volt generator, this would be from the ground up build using a 1 hp electric motor. This seems to stay within the state laws of AZ. where I reside. Thanks for your thoughts.
Parliament has decided to approve the speed pedelec – a type of super electric bike that can reach speeds of up to 45 km/hour – for riding on cycle paths. Danish Parliament has decided that as of July 1 2018 those operating the super bikes only need to have turned 15 and wear a helmet, while the licence and number-plate demands will no longer be in play. [38]
No endorsement is required on a driver license in order to operate a motorized bicycle, thus the motorized bicycle may be operated by anyone with a valid driver license. Goggles, windshields and other special equipment required for motorcycles and motor-driver cycles are not required for operation of a motorized bicycle. However, crash helmets are required regardless of operators age. Minors between the ages of 14 and 16 may apply for a restricted license to operate a motorized bicycle, just as they would to operate a motor-driver cycle. For instance, they must take a written test, vision tests and demonstrate their ability to operate the motorized bicycle. The license issued will be restricted to a motorized bicycle only. The license is valid only during daylight hours and within a seven-mile (11 km) radius of the driver's home. Applicants for any type of license less than eighteen (18) years old, must complete a Minor/Teen-age Affidavit and Cancellation form making the parent or legal guardian financially liable for the applicants action. [57]
Operators are subject to driving rules and equipment requirements (if applicable) when operated on the public streets or highways (which includes the main traveled portion of the road, shoulder and sidewalk). This means that an operator could be cited for speeding, failure to signal, unsafe change of course, driving on the sidewalk, DWI (this would apply to anywhere in the state and not just the streets/highways), and all other driving rules contained within state law that would apply. They may also not ride more than two abreast and may not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. On a laned roadway, they must operate within a single lane.[citation needed]
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"Bicycles" and "Electric Bicycles" are legally defined in the Texas Transportation Code Title 7, Chapter 551 entitled "Operation of Bicycles, Mopeds, and Play Vehicles" in Subchapter A, B, C, and D.[131] Under Chapter 541.201 (24), "Electric bicycle" means a bicycle that is (A) designed to be propelled by an electric motor, exclusively or in combination with the application of human power, (B) cannot attain a speed of more than 20 miles per hour without the application of human power, and (C) does not exceed a weight of 100 pounds. The department or a local authority may not prohibit the use of an electric bicycle on a highway[132] that is used primarily by motor vehicles. The department or a local authority may prohibit the use of an electric bicycle on a highway used primarily by pedestrians.
This Saturday, Oct. 7, Tim Sway will showcase his "UpTriCycle" at the Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire. Sway calls the UpTricycle an "off grid, electric, solar charging mobile maker space and carrier for upcycling makers." He uses minimal tools and footprints in his creation for unlimited potential. On his YouTube page, Sway made a comparison video between a gas-powered trike and an electric trike. He purchased a gas-powered trike first, and then converted that same trike to electric with our E-Bike Conversion Kit. After testing out both designs and comparing the two, Sway decided that the electric tricycle was superior...
No person may drive either a two-wheeled or a three-wheeled motorcycle, or a motor-driven cycle unless such person has a valid driver's license specially endorsed by the director to enable the holder to drive such vehicles. No driver's license is required for operation of an electric-assisted bicycle if the operator is at least sixteen years of age. Persons under sixteen years of age may not operate an electric-assisted bicycle. Persons operating electric-assisted bicycles shall comply with all laws and regulations related to the use of bicycle helmets. Electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters may have access to highways of the state to the same extent as bicycles. Electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters may be operated on a multipurpose trail or bicycle lane, but local jurisdictions may restrict or otherwise limit the access of electric-assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters, and state agencies may regulate the use of motorized foot scooters on facilities and properties under their jurisdiction and control.
Simple, convenient, cheap, and economical—bicycles are one of the world's favorite forms of transportation. But they're not for everyone. They can be hard to pedal up and down hills or with heavy loads, and elderly or disabled people may find them impossible to manage. In the last few years, a new generation of electric bicycles has begun to revolutionize our idea of environmentally friendly transportation. These new cycles have all the convenience of cars with all the simple economy of ordinary cycles. Let's take a closer look at how they work.
But the whole is also influenced by the sensory systems which are very different from model to model. E.g. A typical 2013 Panasonic system requires pedalling for optimal support (55/minute?) and has both a pedalling frequency and a speed sensor. You don't get much assistance if you pedal very slowly or very fast. Typically, a rear motor has a force sensor, i.e. you get lots of support fast when you start pedalling in a low gear, i.e. it will "feel" your need for assistance.
Power-assist: Also known as pedal-assist bikes, these are the bicycle equivalents of hybrid cars: they're designed to be pedaled quite a lot of the time and electrically powered either when you're tired or when you feel like a bit of electric help (when you're going up hill, for example). Unlike full-power bikes, they don't have hub motors; instead, there's a separate electric motor mounted near the rear wheel and driving it either through the gear sprocket or simply by pressing against the rear tire. Where a hub motor is difficult or impossible to pedal without any power (because you're effectively turning it into a generator), power-assist motors turn easily with little or no resistance when you pedal. That gives power-assist bikes much greater range than hub-motor ones (as much as 80–145km or 50–90 miles).
Toe-clips and toestraps and clipless pedals help keep the foot locked in the proper pedal position and enable cyclists to pull and push the pedals. Technical accessories include cyclocomputers for measuring speed, distance, heart rate, GPS data etc. Other accessories include lights, reflectors, mirrors, racks, trailers, bags, water bottles and cages, and bell.[52] Bicycle lights, reflectors, and helmets are required by law in some geographic regions depending on the legal code. It is more common to see bicycles with bottle generators, dynamos, lights, fenders, racks and bells in Europe. Bicyclists also have specialized form fitting and high visibility clothing.
The dwarf ordinary addressed some of these faults by reducing the front wheel diameter and setting the seat further back. This, in turn, required gearing—effected in a variety of ways—to efficiently use pedal power. Having to both pedal and steer via the front wheel remained a problem. Englishman J.K. Starley (nephew of James Starley), J.H. Lawson, and Shergold solved this problem by introducing the chain drive (originated by the unsuccessful "bicyclette" of Englishman Henry Lawson),[25] connecting the frame-mounted cranks to the rear wheel. These models were known as safety bicycles, dwarf safeties, or upright bicycles for their lower seat height and better weight distribution, although without pneumatic tires the ride of the smaller-wheeled bicycle would be much rougher than that of the larger-wheeled variety. Starley's 1885 Rover, manufactured in Coventry[26] is usually described as the first recognizably modern bicycle.[27] Soon the seat tube was added, creating the modern bike's double-triangle diamond frame.
Electric-assisted bicycles are treated as human-powered bicycles, while bicycles capable of propulsion by electric power alone face additional registration and regulatory requirements as mopeds. Requirements include electric power generation by a motor that cannot be easily modified, along with a power assist mechanism that operates safely and smoothly. In December 2008, The assist ratio was updated as follow:
Bosch eBike Systems – eBikes 101 What is an eBike? The eBike is one of the most agile, comfortable vehicles of our time. With the positive impacts on health, environment and society, electric bikes bring a new meaning to smart mobility. Their modern components and simple yet innovative design allow for a variety of eBiking adventures, from trekking through the …
I found that by sticking it on 'Turbo' or 'Sport' mode (the upper 2 of the 4 electrical assistance levels) and leaving it in a middle gear, the Centros felt zippy when in full flight, but able to pull away from the lights with no problems. Less lazy riders than me might want to actually use the 10 gears, and will find that in the top gear, it's quite easy to push past the mandated 15.5mph electrical limit.
Bike is awesome, warranty support has so far delivered, but is a hassle to deal with (and hassle is acceptable and better than nightmare, or unresponsive/clueless/unhelpful/not-english-speaking). To be fair, this is the middle of Swag's busy season. Check tire inflation, check and tighten fasteners, seatpost and handlebars and stem out of the box, RTFM, charge the battery and you're out the door riding quickly.
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Oregon Law (ORS 801.258) defines an electric assisted bicycle as an electric motor-driven vehicle equipped with operable pedals, a seat or saddle for the rider, no more than three wheels in contact during travel. In addition, the vehicle must be equipped with an electric motor that is capable of applying a power output of no greater than 1,000 watts, and that is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed no greater than 20 miles per hour on level ground.[54]
We spent 46 hours on research, videography, and editing, to review the top choices for this wiki. Despite their growing popularity among commuters and recreational cyclists, most e-bikes aren't designed to fit easily into the trunk of a car or on crowded public transit systems. So for more portable pedaling power on the way to and from work, or wherever you roam, just pick up one of these handy folding electric models. They are as useful as their non-folding brethren, only more convenient. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to support our work. Skip to the best folding electric bike on Amazon.
What exactly is an electric bike? How can they be used for transportation and why do they make financial sense? These are some of the questions my site http://electricbikereview.com and this channel aim to help you answer. This particular video provides an overview of the Easy Motion Neo Jumper ebike and then follows me on an actual commute to work in Austin Texas.
The drivetrain begins with pedals which rotate the cranks, which are held in axis by the bottom bracket. Most bicycles use a chain to transmit power to the rear wheel. A very small number of bicycles use a shaft drive to transmit power, or special belts. Hydraulic bicycle transmissions have been built, but they are currently inefficient and complex.


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A: (Moving from comment.) It's stored in a database like MySQL or postgresql by default. You can configure it to use a different DB but otherwise it runs one locally.


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Decision-Making in Ambiguous Situations Influences OUD Patients' Relapse Risk
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Patients in treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) who were more comfortable making decisions when they did not know the probability of outcome had a higher risk of using opioids again.
How much patients favored these ambiguous situations was an independent risk factor for opioid use; quantifying this decision-making bias may help improve relapse prediction when combined with clinical factors.
Computational approaches based in decision neuroscience can shed light on behaviors that predict and explain relapse vulnerability and may lead to tailored treatments to prevent relapse.
Many patients receiving treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) continue or return to drug use. Several clinical markers, such as craving, can help predict when risk for return to drug use is highest. Additionally, studies have suggested that differences among OUD patients in decision-making and in the ability to recognize risk may contribute to drug-seeking behaviors. In a recent study, NIDA-sponsored researchers demonstrated that patients with OUD who are more likely to make decisions when the outcomes and associated risks are unknown or unclear are at increased risk of return to opioid use. "By employing an intensive longitudinal design and rigorous behavioral paradigms based on economic theory, we found that how an individual approaches ambiguity, or unknown risk, may reflect their current clinical risk state. When patients become more tolerant of ambiguity, they appear to be at greater risk for opioid reuse in the coming weeks," explains Dr. Anna Konova, the study's lead author.
Dr. Konova, Dr. Silvia Lopez-Guzman, and colleagues at Rutgers University, New York School of Medicine, and the University of Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia, assessed the decision-making behavior of 70 individuals who were receiving medication treatment for OUD at a community-based clinic and 55 control participants. Over a period of 7 months, the participants completed up to 15 sessions each at prespecified intervals during which they completed tasks designed to measure their comfort levels with risky decision-making. At each session, the participants could choose between a fixed monetary reward and a "lottery" where they could receive either a higher reward or nothing. In half the lotteries, the participants were told their chances of receiving the higher reward (known risk); in the other half, they didn't fully know their chances of receiving the higher reward (ambiguous risk). This design allowed the investigators to assess each participant's comfort level in making decisions with a known or ambiguous level of risk.
The team also collected information on anxiety, craving, withdrawal, and adherence to treatment at each session through self-reports from the participants and random urine testing. They then applied computational approaches based in decision neuroscience—a multidisciplinary research area that uses tools and methods from psychology, economics, and neuroscience to examine decision-making processes—to determine whether tolerance for known risk versus ambiguous risk in each session was associated with subsequent opioid use.
Greater Ambiguity Tolerance Increases Relapse Risk
Figure. Greater Ambiguity Tolerance Predicts Higher Relapse Risk in Patients With OUD The charts track ambiguity tolerance and opioid use in two patients—one who relapsed to opioid use (top) and one who did not (bottom). Opioid use (solid bars) was more likely after test sessions when the patient exhibited a higher ambiguity tolerance compared with sessions when they exhibited lower ambiguity tolerance and compared with the control group as a whole (gray line).
Note: Sessions were more frequent early during treatment, which is usually a period of high clinical risk.
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Over the 7 months, the 70 people with OUD completed a total of 552 sessions; directly following 252 of these sessions (i.e., within 1‒2 weeks), the respective participants had an opioid use event. Patients who were more comfortable making decisions with ambiguous risk (i.e., had a higher ambiguity tolerance) in a given session were more likely to return to opioid use shortly after that session (see Figure). "We found that how an individual approaches ambiguity, or unknown risk, is largely state dependent: Patients exhibited ups and downs in how effectively 'lucky' they felt in this context, which tracked well with whether they were at risk for opioid reuse," explains Dr. Konova. The researchers noted that this tolerance for ambiguity was not linked to any other markers of relapse risk and that when they combined it with clinical markers, such as craving level, they were able to better predict a patient's relapse risk. Overall, there was no difference in ambiguity tolerance between patients with OUD and the control group.
The researchers concluded that vulnerability to opioid relapse may be related to an increased tolerance specifically for ambiguous risk. In other words, these patients may make decisions in situations where they cannot appreciate or recognize the actual risk, making them vulnerable to relapse. Frequent tests of ambiguity tolerance—such as weekly or even daily assessments through use of mobile technologies—may therefore be useful for continuously monitoring relapse risk, and possibly improving treatment engagement, in patients with OUD. Adding such assessments to clinical markers may help providers tailor treatment to prevent relapse.
"The most exciting aspect of this work is that basic cognitive neuroscience paradigms can provide insight into real-world patient outcomes," says Dr. Konova. She adds, "Future studies will help us understand how different types of risk are encoded in the brain, how this translates to risk-seeking behaviors, and whether these neural processes and circuitry are modifiable."
This research was supported by NIDA grants DA043676 and DA039648.
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The chart shows the relationship between ambiguity tolerance and return to drug use for two patients with OUD over 15 assessment sessions each. The upper chart with blue bars is for a patient who returned to opioid use and the lower chart with orange bars is for a patient who did not return to opioid use. Sessions after which participant 1 had an opioid-positive urine sample are indicated by dark blue bars. The horizontal x-axis indicates the treatment sessions from 1 to 15, which were more frequent early during treatment. A short, dark-gray line between the two charts represents a 2-week interval to indicate the timeframe. The vertical y-axis shows ambiguity tolerance on a scale of -1.0 to +2.0. A gray horizontal line at about +0.4 indicates the average ambiguity tolerance of control participants without OUD.
For participant 1, ambiguity tolerance was about -0.2 at session 1, +0.1 at session 2, -0.1 at session 3, +0.5 at session 4, +1.0 at session 5, +0.7 at session 6, +0.8 at session 7, +0.9 at session 8, +0.8 at session 9, +1.8 at session 10, +0.5 at session 11, +0.8 at session 12, +0.4 at session 13, +1.4 at session 14, and +0.4 at session 15. The participant returned to opioid use after sessions 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 as indicted by dark blue bars. The participant dropped out of treatment after session 15.
For participant 2, ambiguity tolerance was about -0.2 at session 1, 0 at sessions 2 and 3, -0.2 at session 4, 0 at session 5, -0.2 at session 6, +0.3 at session 7, +0.35 at session 8, 0 at session 9, +0.3 at session 10, +0.1 at sessions 11 and 12, +0.2 at session 13, +0.1 at session 14, and 0 at session 15. The participant did not return to opioid use during the study period.
Konova, A.B., Lopez-Guzman, S., Urmanche, A., et al. Computational markers of risky decision-making for identification of temporal windows of vulnerability to opioid use in a real-world clinical setting. 77(4):368‒277, 2020. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.4013
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Since 81year old Salman bin Abdelaziz was crowned king of Saudi Arabia in early 2015 and appointed his 32 year old son, Mohammad bin Salman (MBS), as Minister of Defense and later on crown prince, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has undertaken three attempts aimed at reducing Iran's expansion in the Middle East.
Lebanese saw in this outrageous Saudi action an affront to their national dignity and pride. Despite the close relations and traditional alliance existing between the Sunni community in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, most of the Sunnis strongly disapproved of and resented this move. The Lebanese political establishment, with the exception of a few political leaders, rallied around Prime Minister Hariri. The President of the Republic of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, as well as Sunni and Shiite leaders including the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called for peace and calm. Saudi action had clearly "muddied the waters", however, the Lebanese Sunnis had no intention of waging war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The world wide support for Lebanon including that of the U.S.A., Great Britain and France among others as well as local Lebanese support pressured MBS to relent by partially lifting the constraints on Hariri. In a Saudi permitted interview with Lebanese TV station Future TV November 12, 2017, Hariri, apparently shaken, tried to explain in unconvincing words the reasons for his unexpected resignation and promised to return to Lebanon in the next few days.


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Posy ring 'BE x NOT x IDEIL', circa 16-17th century.
Rose cut diamond cluster ring, circa 17th century.
Elizabethan betrothal signet ring, circa 17th century.
Examples of early betrothal rings or 'love' rings encompass rings displaying the fede motif (featuring clasped hands) which is symbolic of the marriage ceremony; this was first thought up in the ancient world and saw a renewed interest in the medieval period. Tudor early diamond set betrothal rings are rarely seen, exquisite in design and would have been reserved solely for the highest members of society. The cut of diamond set in these early 'solitaire' designs is very different to later fashions- the table cut is the earliest of cuts, and was achieved by grinding off the uppermost point of the octahedral diamond crystal.
Posy rings- a ring with a short inscription, were the popular ring of the 16th-18th centuries in England and France, and a few rare examples can be seen as early as the 14th century. These rings derived their name from the French word for poem, describing the motto on the inside or exterior of the ring. Rings such as these were often used as lover's tokens, betrothal or wedding rings and are the forerunners of modern wedding bands. The rarest posy rings have ornate engraved exteriors, often with floral decoration, and sometimes also are inlaid with enamel.
Berganza has amassed one of the largest collections of these unusual rings in the world. Today these special and rare rings are highly sought after and very collectible.


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Brady Jensen and Shadelin Foster, both of Provo, lie together on a blanket near the greenhouse, right, and a building containing bathrooms at Nielsen's Grove Park on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Orem. Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
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Community members walk past a sign at Nielsen's Grove Park on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Orem. Isaac Hale, Daily Herald
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If all goes as expected, the barn-like outbuildings at Orem's Nielsen's Grove will be re-stained and refurbished this coming year. It is just one of a plethora of capital improvement projects and budget requests presented to the City Council on Tuesday.
They are part of the 2020 fiscal year budget requests that, if approved, will be effective July 1.
Sam Kelly, city engineer, presented a variety of projects and budgets that cover one-time items and several ongoing projects.
According to the presentation, money from the general fund for projects will be about $6.5 million. Other funding includes roads at $2.6 million, water $6.5 million, water reclamation $2.4 million, and from the transportation tax about $2.33 million.
Not all of this money will be used during the coming fiscal year, but will be held for projects scheduled in the capital improvement project five-year plan.
However, residents will see a few projects happening over the next year that will spruce up the city. Besides the regular road upkeep, which Jamie Davidson, city manager, says is the No. 1 priority, funds will go towards everything from a new 10-million gallon underground water tank to resurfacing the fountains at Nielsen's Grove.
Residents that use Scera Park will see the north playground area go away and two new sandpit volleyball courts take its place.
"Instead of a new playground north, we're going to refit for sand volleyball," Kelly said.
According to Mayor Richard Brunst, the new Centennial Elementary School being built to replace the current Scera Park Elementary will have a close-by playground.
However, that doesn't satisfy the needs of the youngest in the community.
"Parents are requesting a playground for smaller kids," Brunst said.
Motorists who hate driving on snow and ice will be happy to hear the city is hoping to incorporate a brine solution that will keep ice from forming on streets during winter storms beginning next year. Utah Department of Transportation already uses brine.
A request for a brine system is part of the CIP budget request. The brine system is budgeted at $225,000.
For those that like the SCERA Pools, there will get a $150,000 boost to the waterslides. The Senior Friendship Center will get a new paint job inside and a new roof, as will other city buildings. The cemetery will get money towards a cremation niche and lights for the lower cemetery. It could be used as early as July 1, if ready.
"Just because we have the money doesn't mean we're going to build," Davidson said. He noted that as the five-year capital plan projects are prioritized, money will be put in reserve and if something comes up unexpectedly it can be redirected.
"We're never done," Kelly said. "But I feel like we're in a good place."
Kelly said they are looking at funding for 30 years of projects. Other items include upgrades for high-tech equipment and sensors, upgrading the roundabout at 400 West and 1200 South by Utah Valley University, heart monitors for the Fire Department, and $1.3 million for various stormwater projects connected to West Union Canal abandonment.
A full list of the CIP budget requests for Fiscal year 2020 can be found online at http://orem.org.
Daily Herald reporter Genelle Pugmire can be contacted at gpugmire@heraldextra.com, (801) 344-2910, Twitter
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Orem's Capital Improvement Projects
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A 32-year veteran of covering news in Utah County, Genelle covers Provo, Orem, Faith/Religion, including the LDS Church and general assignments.
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The Practice is accepting new registrations for patients living in this area. Please contact Reception for Registration Forms and further details.
Welcome to the Clapham Junction Medical Practice at 7 Farrant House. Our aim is to ensure the highest standards of care and to improve the health and well being of all our patients.
Our reception staff will be pleased to make appointments for you in our clinics and deal with any requests for home visits and repeat prescriptions. They will help you with any administration queries that you may have.
Please phone us to book apointments on 020 7228 4172. In case of emergency or out of hours call 111.
All patients over five years old are asked to make an appointment for a new patient check by the health care assistant. This will only take a short time and covers past medical history, height, weight, blood pressure, lifestyle, health risk factors, and urine testing. Please bring a urine sample with you to this appointment. You will also be asked to complete a short questionnaire.
263 Lavender Hill Surgey is now permanently Closed. All Doctors are now at Farrant House Site.
If you prefer to have a telephone consultation with the Doctor on duty, please call reception from 8.00am (Mon-Fri) to make arrangements. Please note that telephone consultations take place late morning / early afternoon only.
You can book appointments and order repeat prescriptions online – details here.
Please mention the name of the medication you require and allow 2 working days for collection. The prescription will be available at the site you are registered.


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Television: Now You Know Your ABCs: The Scripps National Spelling Bee:
Mirror TV Critic
What this country really needs is more spelling bees. What a brave move for ABC to broadcast the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Of course it was after May sweeps, after season finales and after all of the cliffhangers had passed. And it came at a time when most of the reality shows were having a lull. Summer usually means major TV downtime because, theoretically, we're all out frolicking on a beach somewhere or driving to Yosemite.
But there they were, smack in the middle of prime time, up against CSI reruns and game shows. Middle schoolers, in all of their awkward glory, taking to the big stage to show their stuff in front of eight million people. While not exactly American Idol numbers, eight million is a respectable amount, even if it was trounced by CSI which still took much of the take that night, even with a rerun.
The spelling craze started a few years back with the Oscar-nominated documentary, Spellbound, which followed a few tweens as they prepared for and entered the National Spelling Bee. Richard Gere was in Bee Season, also about a speller, and on Broadway last year The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was a double Tony award winner.
But it was the fictional version, Akeelah and the Bee, released this year that seemed to bring the whole thing to a head and pave the way for the first-ever televised broadcast of the prestigious competition. Akeelah didn't exactly set the box office on fire but people were certainly talking about it. And kids were thinking about spelling maybe as a ticket out.
Akeelah represented the Bee as a way for a girl from the 'hood to find a better way for herself and her community. But let's face it, education and being a good speller is hardly something most kids yearn for, especially with the lure of being a rap or pop star.
Which is why it was all the more remarkable that a major network would put the Bee out there as perhaps a twist on the reality craze. It is a competition, contestants are eliminated, there is a big winner. Sound familiar? It could be any other reality show were it not for the fact that the spellers aren't exactly polished and they certainly weren't picked because they looked good on TV.
The news reported a ratings disaster for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, but more remarkable than how many didn't watch is how many that did. There is a new hero in town and she can spell words like "ursprache."
On one side, the hopeful contestants. These are sharp and tenacious kids who take to the mic without too much visible nervousness and spell words most of us can't even pronounce let alone spell. On the other side, their parents. Cameramen get in tight on the poor nervous parents who watch and grind their teeth as they await their child's win or loss.
And finally, the judges sit in the middle of the room reading definitions of words, telling how they're used in a sentence, explaining what the alternate spellings are, and asking "can you repeat that?" The judges could use a little of Idol's Simon Cowell to spice things up a bit, maybe some humiliating speeches about how they could be so much better if they'd only studied harder. Can't you just hear him? "I think after that performance you'll be going home in the next round."
Oddly enough, the Bee doesn't leave much time to carve out a favorite in the bunch; they are all spelling geniuses. You end up rooting for all of them. Even more than that, it is one of those rare moments to bow our heads in appreciation of network television.
By mirrormmg June 8, 2006


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A UNC Water Institute study on the public health performance of sanitation technologies
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Dan Campbell University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Water Institute Email: dcampbell@unc.edu
01 Jun 2022 19:08 #33568 by campbelldb
Below is a link to a recent study that was co-authored by UNC Water Institute staff:
Public health performance of sanitation technologies in Tamil Nadu, India: Initial perspectives based on E. coli release . International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, June 2022. Musa Manga, Pete Kolsky, Jan Willem Rosenboom, Sudha Ramalingam, Lavanya Sriramajayam, Jamie Bartram, Jill Stewart
We investigated the feasibility of performance measurement of different sanitation technologies in Tamil Nadu, India in reducing the release of the pathogen indicator Escherichia coli (E. coli). After conducting users' surveys and technical assessments of the locally prevalent sanitation systems, we classified them into 7 distinct categories (based on both observed physical characteristic and usage) within a widely-accepted physical typology. Faecal sludge and wastewater samples were collected and analysed for E. coli and total solids from 136 household systems, 24 community systems, and 23 sanitary sewer oveflows.
We estimated the average volumetric release rates of wastewater and faecal sludge from the different sanitation technologies. Average daily per capita E. coli release was computed, and used as one indicator of the public health performance of technologies. We found that on-site installations described by owners as "septic systems" included diverse forms of tanks and pits of uncertain performance. We observed a statistically significant difference in the average daily per capita E. coli release from different sanitation technologies (p = 0.00001).
Pathogen release from the studied on-site sanitation technologies varied by as much as 5 orders of magnitude from "lined pits" (5.4 Log10 E. coli per person per day) to "overflowing sanitary sewers" and "direct discharge pipes" (10.3–10.5 Log10 E. coli per person per day). Other technologies lay between these extremes, and their performances in E. coli removal also varied significantly, in both statistical and practical terms.
Our results suggest that although faecal sludge management along the sanitation service chain is important, sanitation planners of the observed systems (and probably elsewhere) should direct higher priority to proper management of the liquid effluents from these systems to minimize public health hazards.
We conclude that (i) the work demonstrates a new and promising approach for estimating the public health performance of differing sanitation technologies, (ii) if E.coli is accepted as an indicator of the public health hazard of releases from sanitation systems, our results strongly suggest that safe containment of excreta for an extended period substantially reduces pathogen numbers and the risk of pathogen release into the environment; and (iii) there are some simple but little-used technical improvements to design and construction of on-site sanitation systems which could significantly reduce the release of pathogens to the environment.
Dan Campbell, Knowledge Management Specialist
Water Institute
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06 Dec 2022 12:01 #34059 by paresh
Thanks Dan for posting this very important paper.
It scientifically points to the need of managing effluent from septic tanks and other OSS. This will be an important missing peice even as India has been witnessing a thrust on building faecal sludge treatment facilities.
I was curious if the quality of groundwater and surface water was also assessed and how could impact of unmanaged effluent on their quality be modelled?
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DC Comics features stereotypical Latino foods on Hispanic Heritage Month covers
DC Comics' attempt to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month has instead offended fans.
The publisher previewed several variant covers in June for new stories featuring Latin American characters, which were set to release in September when Hispanic Heritage Month begins. But the artwork was largely centered around food, prompting criticism from some Latino fans and artists who felt the covers reduced their communities to clichés.
One widely circulated cover shows superhero Kyle Rayner, a member of the Green Lantern Corps, in space with a bag of tamales in one hand and a flag reading "Viva Mexico!!" in the other. Another depicts Hawkgirl as a waitress carrying plates of food from "Platanitos Fritos Cafeteria." Yet another shows Jaime Reyes as the Blue Beetle flying through the air with tacos.
DC Comics and CNN share parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, whose 2016 graphic novel "La Borinqueña" explores Puerto Rican history and identity, was among the covers' critics.
"So, @DCComics thinks these Hispanic Heritage Month covers of their Latin superheroes eating ethnic food is a good idea," he tweeted. "I've never seen Batman eating filet mignon, Wonder Woman a gyro, or Superman tuna casserole, but this is what happens when we aren't on the editorial team."
Samantha King, a comic news writer for Screen Rant, called the covers "an absolute disappointment that shows a lack of creativity and respect for the community."
"Culture and heritage is about far more than food," King wrote in a recent article. "Though it is one of the most effective ways to bring people together and to begin building bridges, it shouldn't be the sole focus of covers that aim to celebrate so many different cultures."
At least one of the covers appeared to be modified from the artist's original vision.
Shortly after DC debuted its Hispanic Heritage Month covers, comic illustrator Jorge Molina shared a version of the Green Lantern cover sans tamales. In it, character Kyle Rayner holds a green lantern and a Mexican flag without the coat of arms.
That version, which Molina said was unfinished, paid tribute to Mexican muralist Jorge González Camarena's iconic work "La Patria." Molina added at the time that the cover was not supposed to be released due to "legal issues."
Recently, Molina appeared to address the controversy again, tweeting that "one has my signature and the other one doesn't, go figure."
DC Comics told CNN that the Green Lantern cover featuring the tamales was not the official cover and that Molina's original version would come out on September 20. Molina confirmed the news on social media Tuesday.
"It is part of DC's internal creative process to receive and develop multiple versions of comic artwork from our artists," DC said in a statement shared with CNN. "Some are released as variant covers, others are never used."
The company did not address the criticisms aimed at the other covers.
While DC has made efforts to address the lack of diversity and inclusion in the comic industry, its botched attempt to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month stands in contrast to a recent effort from its competitor Marvel, which announced a new anthology in its "Marvel's Voices" series that would spotlight Latino superheros while elevating the work of Latino artists, writers and creators. The upcoming "Marvel's Voices: Comunidades #1" has garnered praise for its thoughtful exploration of the intersecting identities of its characters.
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26.7.2017/ The researchers from the IIPS together with other experts from the Faculty of Social Studies (Pavel Pšeja and Andrew L. Roberts), published a book devoted to the present issues, traditions, and broader international, societal, and economic context. The book called Czech Politics: From West to East and Back Again was published by Barbara Budrich Verlag.
The volume provides a comprehensive overview of Czech politics, past and present. The authors not only cover the main political developments of the past two centuries, they also situate the current political system in the context of communist and pre-communist legacies. They argue that amidst the dramatic changes of the Velvet Revolution, one can find a plethora of continuities in culture and institutions that help to explain the shape of Czech politics today.