Archive for December, 2009
TTC Cycle Month #7 (VENTING ABOUT SIS IN LAW)
BE AWARE: This video may contain swearing just a bit and ALOT of stressful naggin or complaints. I am just venting a little bit and asking for some encouragement.
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Cycling London – Oxford Circus to New Oxford Street
Cycling in Central London eastbound between Oxford Street and New Oxford Street, just past Centre Point. Lots of people, buildings, buses, cabs etc.
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Cycle Of High School // D I S N E Y
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i was bored.
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NYPD Assault Cyclist In Times Square – 29 July 2008
A Critical Mass cyclist demonstrating in Times square was attacked and knocked off his bicycle by a Police Officer in Times Square.
NYPD Officer Stripped of Badge After YouTube Video Shows Cyclist Shove
29 July 2008 | Associated Press
NEW YORK — A police officer shown on video body-checking a bicyclist who was riding as part of a demonstration was stripped of his badge and gun Monday.
The incident occurred Friday evening in Times Square at the Critical Mass ride, a monthly protest of urban reliance on motor vehicles.
The video clip, posted anonymously on the Internet on Sunday, shows the officer standing in the street as bikes whiz past. The officer moves toward the cyclist, identified in a criminal complaint as Christopher Long, and violently knocks him to the ground in front of crowds of people. Another officer comes over, and the two officers wrestle with Long before handcuffing him.
Craig Radhuber said he was riding about 3 feet behind Long when he was hit.
“It was unprovoked,” Radhuber said. “It was like the cop was waiting for him and then just checked him as he got closer. I couldn’t believe it.”
The officer in the video was placed on desk duty pending the outcome of a police department investigation, chief police spokesman Paul Browne said.
The video, shot by a bystander, was posted on YouTube.
Long, of Hoboken, N.J., was arrested because he was obstructing traffic in the heart of Times Square, the complaint said. He was charged with attempted assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
The complaint said Long, 29, deliberately steered his bicycle into the officer, causing both of them to fall to the ground.
During his arrest, Long squirmed and kicked, saying to the officers, “You are pawns in the game. I’m gonna have your job,” the complaint said.
There were no other arrests in the ride.
Long’s lawyer said he hopes the Manhattan district attorney’s office will drop the charges. The district attorney’s office said it was investigating.
Meanwhile, Long’s next court date was set for Sept. 5.
The Critical Mass bike rides started in San Francisco in 1992 and began in New York two years later. The New York rides, on the last Friday of every month, became large enough that police decided to crack down on them, leading to the arrests of more than 260 cyclists during a ride days before the GOP convention in August 2004 on charges of disorderly conduct and traffic offenses.
Dozens more cyclists have been arrested at subsequent rallies. In 2007, a federal judge ruled that the city could continue to regulate the rides despite a claim from riders arguing the rules infringe on their constitutional rights to free speech and to travel.
LINK: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,392901,00.html
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Highlights of San Francisco
We visited San Francisco last October. First time either of us had been there and we quickly fell in love with the place. Our hotel was the Grand Hyatt in Union Square, providing an ideal location for sightseeing and we felt close to the hustle and bustle of the city. We already had read a number of pocket guide books so were keen to do the “must-see” sites as soon as possible. Our stay was for 6 nights. We had originally considered doing 3 nights in the city then 2 days in Las Vegas but opted for all 6 nights here. We were glad we did as this proved to be a wonderful city.
Our first surprise was the weather. We had lovely sunshine throughout the week, very different to the cold damp conditions we left behind in England. Walking around the city was a delight, jumping on and off trams made it easy to get around although taxis cost around the same. We took a tram to Fisherman’s Wharf, up and down the steep hills. It looked to be hard work for the driver at the front of the tram having to constantly pull the brake levers to slow or stop the tram. We strolled leisurely around Fisherman’s Wharf, a mixture of carnival attractions, chain restaurants, souvenir stands and the sea lions at Pier 39, barking and posing for pictures. We elected to book a trip to Alcatraz immediately as we were tipped off that these trips could be books up days in advance.
Alcatraz
The morning of the trip arrived and we headed to the wharf to board the ferry. Its a short 10 minute trip to Alcatraz island. For 29 years, up to 1963 it operated as a penitentiary. A walk around the cells and yard reminded me of the “Escape from Alcatraz” film, a headset relays the history and describes some of the famous convicts who stayed here, such as Al Capone.
alcatraz.jpgWe are told that 34 prisoners were involved in fourteen attempted escapes, two men trying twice; seven were shot and killed, two drowned, five were unaccounted for and the rest were recaptured. Two prisoners made it off the island but were returned, one in 1945 and one in 1962.
The most famous escape attempt involved Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, popularised in the motion picture Escape from Alcatraz. The three disappeared from their cells on 11 June 1962 in one of the most intricate escapes ever devised.
The prisoners chiseled away the moisture-damaged concrete from around an air vent leading to this corridor, using tools such as a metal spoon soldered with silver from a dime and an electric drill improvised from a stolen vacuum cleaner motor. The noise was disguised by accordions played during music hour, and their progress was concealed by false walls which, in the dark recesses of the cells, fooled the guards.
The escape route then led up through a fan vent; the fan and motor had been removed and replaced with a steel grille, leaving a shaft large enough for a prisoner to climb through. The escapees also stole many raincoats to use as a raft for the trip to the mainland. Leaving papier-mâché dummies in their cells, the prisoners are estimated to have entered the bay at 10pm. They were never found. Suggestions are that they drowned in the strong freezing currents.
The cells are tiny and the constant wind whistling through the building is chilly and uncomfortable. Certainly staying at this prison would not have been pleasant.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWe decided it would be nice to hire some bicycles and cycle to and over the bridge. These were hired at Fisherman’s Wharf and the pleasant trip to the bridge took about 30 minutes. One side of the bridge is designated for cycles and it took us about 15 mins to cycle to the 1.7 miles to the other end.
In the sunshine the bridge takes on a wondrous reddish colour, and is such a dominant feature of San Francisco , cycling across is a great way to fully appreciate it and stop and enjoy the views.
The views were stunning. It’s possible to continue the cycle route across the bridge to Sausalito with an optional ferry back if the legs are feeling the strain!
We did not see any of the famous fog shrouding the bridge.
Golden Gate Park
This is a huge park and worth visiting for the Japanese Tea Garden alone in my opinion. Taking a cab to the park resulted in a lengthy history lesson from our driver, an aging hippy, with opinions on every aspect of American policy it seemed. The Tea Garden is a joy to stroll around. Lovely displays of trees and Buddhist replicas with the backdrop of sounds of running water.
Also worth seeing are the Conservatory of Flowers, including butterflies of all colours landing on you, and the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
As a lover of seafood, the city provided some great opportunities for clam chowder, lobster and crab. One visit you may consider is the Cheesecake Factory at Macy’s. A 20 minute wait is typical but the food’s very good.
Shopping is a delight. We were surprised how San Francisco did not feel like a big city as there was no major traffic to be seen, and for UK tourists the prices are a bargain. We were paying in dollars what would have cost us pounds in the UK. Everytime we commented on the prices, the shop assistant instantly seemed to guess we were from England!
I would highly recommend the city. Yes you could do the sites in 3 days, but you will miss out a lot by not taking the time to stroll around some of the more ignored areas or just spend time shopping or enjoying a coffee sat out in the sunshine, watching the people. We will definately return. You could certainly leave your heart here.
Mark
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/highlights-of-san-francisco-106508.html
Life in the Marine Corps: An Infantryman’s Perspective
Life in the Marine Corps is in many ways like a civilian job once you have completed all of your training and schooling. In a typical civilian job, most people work from about 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They show up for work in the morning grab a cup of coffee and often start their day with some sort of regular routine before focusing on more specific tasks that need to be completed. Around noon a one hour lunch is taken and in the afternoon specific task’s are focused upon. Life in the Marines is much the same way!
I was an infantryman in the Marine Corps for four years from 1993 1997. The first 6 months of my four years as an active duty Marine were much different than a civilian job. The first six months for me consisted of boot camp, and formal infantry training at what is known as the School of Infantry (SOI). We all are pretty much aware of what boot camp is like. In boot camp, nasty civilians are transformed into one of the few, the proud, a Marine! You will get yelled at a lot, you will PT (physical training) a lot, and you will either lose or gain a lot of weight! You will learn how to fire a rifle with pinpoint accuracy at 500 yards, learn how to wear a uniform correctly, and will learn about the many traditions and customs Marines live by. You’ll also learn a lot about Marine Corps history, first aid, and how to do basic warfare. In three months you will be transformed into one of the Few. I won’t lie; boot camp is tough, very tough. Once you get through it though, you will be a much better person for it and will be bursting with confidence.
After boot camp comes your formal schooling. It is at this point that you will attend some sort of school to learn the skills needed to perform your job well. It may be communication school, the school of infantry, or some kind of avionics school. Whatever it is, it will be much easier than boot camp and you will have much more freedom than in boot camp. At this point, you will be considered a “boot” a Marine who has just completed boot camp. Boots still have no idea what the “real Marine Corps” is like. The real Marine Corps in known as “the Fleet” or “FMF”, the Fleet Marine Force!
Once you are in the FMF, your real job begins. In the FMF your life will be very similar to a civilian’s life. You will be paid a salary, and will work from about 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m much of the time. In the infantry, you will often start your day with a healthy dose of PT (physical training). The PT will often consist of a multi-mile run, combined with other exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, side-straddle-hops, etc. When you are “in the rear” or not out in the field training, you will often have classes about such things as how to read a map, how to do first aid, how to call in mortar fire, and how to conduct a patrol. Other times you will be preparing for the next field exercise by packing up your gear and getting briefed on what type of exercise it will be. As a boot, you will be sent on “working parties”. These are odd jobs that need to be done around the base and within your unit. You may be asked to help sort gear at supply, help build wooden tank targets for a firing range, or you might just be out picking up trash. Whatever you are asked, do it and do it well you will be rewarded for it. The rest of the time, you will be performing your job. For an infantryman, that means conducting field exercises. This includes attacking an enemy position at a live fire range, shooting live rounds and throwing live grenades in a house made out of tires, and rappelling of the side of a 100 foot rock wall. When you are done with these field exercises, you’ll return to “the rear” and the cycle will begin again. That’s the very bare bones basics of what it is like in the Marines as an infantryman.
Of course, there is much, much more to it than what I have just described here. If you have a question about what life is like as a Marine Corps Infantryman, find your way to this free Marine Corps Community where there are hundreds of members willing to answer your questions! I’d be more than willing to answer any question you may have myself!
Brent Lamborn
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/life-in-the-marine-corps-an-infantrymans-perspective-74614.html
How does the rock cycle demonstrate the law of conservation of matter?
Please help! I am stuck on this question on my homework!
THe rock cycle does not really show the conservation of matter. This sounds like a stupid question put out by a typically ignorant school teacher. It may be analogous to some degree or used as an example to explain the conservation of matter but it would have to be used poorly and leave the students a bit confused.
What your teacher wants you to answer is that the rock undergoes changes but does not disappear. Sedimentary rocks on the seafloor are dragged to subduction zones, liquefied and come back to surface as igneous rock, and with time and right circumstances can become metamorphic rock. And with more time gets eroded and redeposited back in the sea to start the cycle over.
Notice that what your physics teacher means by conservation of matter does not come into it at all.
Can I reasonably expect to be able to cycle a 16 mile round trip on the first day I go cycling?
after a gap of 10+ years cycle-free or will this be too much?
No way. Your butt will be sore after the first 2 or 3 miles. Regardless of your age or fitness level, you need to break in your butt slowly, or you will suffer through your first ride in 10+ years. Do a couple of 5-10 mile rides first.
How will planting native plants on my school rooftop affect the carbon cycle?
this is for a going green school project please answer with a few good websites please
Putting plants on a rooftop absorbs rainwater and thus reduces or eliminates rainwater runoff that in most places goes into a sewer instead of soaking into the ground. The plants absorbing rainwater then release moisture into the atmosphere and help keep the water cycle normal.
Plants on a rooftop have the effect of insulating the roof of the building and thus reduce the need for air conditioning in summer and heat in the winter. Plants absorb some sunlight in their process of photosynthesis, so the temperature of the roof itself is greatly reduced. The City of Chicago, which has been putting plants on the roofs of city-owned buildings, found that having plants reduces the rooftop temperature by as much as 30 degrees in summer.
Having more plants in an area absorbs carbon dioxide from the air and thus reduces the building’s carbon footprint. If the building is carbon-neutral, plants on the roof remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere where there is too much from other sources.