Marc E. Brenner Blog: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

1985

Ms. Duckworth's story is incredible. She was born in Thailand and grew up in Southeast Asia with her brother Tom, her American father, and her Thai mother. Their expatriate life ended in 1985, when her father lost his job and they returned to the United States. There, she said, "We were able to rebuild our lives and achieve the American dream."

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1999

In March of 1999, William C. Rives -- then a faculty member at Singapore American School -- purchased what he thought was a beautiful and outstanding painting at an auction in Singapore. The painting was by Alix Aymé, and was of a tranquil river landscape in Luang Prabang, Laos (Lot 42 in the September 19th Asian Works of Art auction). Rendered with sensitive brush strokes and an exquisite color palette, the painting depicts a woman dressed in pink, standing on a bridge overlooking the Nam Khan river, where boats skim across the surface of the water which in turn reflects the mountains and sky above.

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2014

Dylan Palladino stood on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, in the summer of 2014, determined to get to the top. He had already been climbing for five full days, and still had seven more hours to go before he reached the summit. The final push wouldn't be easy. The weather was so cold that ice blew in the 14-year old's face and his eyelids felt as if they were going to freeze shut. At such a high altitude, it was also hard to breathe.

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2015

You wouldn't know the school's age by looking at its latest incarnation, a sprawling 36-acre campus in Woodlands bedecked with solar panels and technology-equipped classrooms. But there are clues to the school's history, which began in a seven-bedroom house on Rochalie Drive, tucked away in an obscure library office–clues that archivist Ms. Beth Bayley recently brought to light.

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2012

When Mr. Mike Rogers, a Singapore American School alumnus ('00) and co-founder of Persistent Productions, was hired to make a film for the school, he expressed interest in working with a student. Mr. Alex Fortmann's name was automatically tossed into the hat.

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2010

"My grip on Sophia Datta's hand got a little tighter and hers on Maddy Zemans. Anxious energy radiated off all of us. Would our group be called? As I heard the Announcer say, 'In second place, from Singapore American School, Callie Elms, Mehek Jain, Jada Li, and Madeleine Park. The title of their project: Adding Pages to Sir Nicholas Winton's Scrapbook. Our whole section went crazy. I clapped for them with glee but my heart sank a little. Of course I was happy for them, but did that mean we didn't win? Could they call Singapore American School twice?"

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1980

By the start of the 1980s, both Singapore and SAS had evolved through several phases; each had had considerable success, and each had taken some missteps. In this decade, an economic downturn and recovery opened up a new chapter in Singapore's economic development, while the school realized it could weather a significant decline in enrollment and still feel confident of a bright future.

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How to Remove 4 Common Carpet Stains

allow it to release from the carpet fibers. Try one of these oils to get the gum off your carpets:
Eucalyptus Oil
Olive Oil
Peanut Butter
Apply oil to the gum with a cloth. Do not pour the oil directly on the gum; it is much easier to control where you are applying the oil when it is placed on a cleaning cloth first. Saturate the gum wad with oil by repeatedly applying oil with the cleaning cloth.
Scrape the gum off gently using a butter knife. Gently lift the gum off the carpet by scraping a knife over the gum in the same direction each time. Wipe the gum off the knife blade after each pass to avoid re-applying the gum to the carpet. Rubbing back and forth may damage the carpet fibers and cause more damage to your flooring.
Clean the area with dish soap and water. Once the gum has been removed there may be some residual oils left from the cleaning process. Mix a teaspoon of a grease fighting dish soap with a quart of water and scrub the carpet with a cloth dipped in the soapy solution. Source: WikiHow

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3 Tips in Teaching Kids Effective Security Habits Around the Home

Do your kids know much about home security? Routines are an excellent way to install a good habit within children. These article will cover 3 tips in teaching kids’ effective security habits around the home.

Inform them About Security Alarm Basics
If your home isn’t already equipped with a home security alarm system, it’s advised that you get one as soon as possible. This is especially critical if there are times when your children are unsupervised at home. At this point, there are a number of alarm systems available that are packed with features, even options that make it easier for children to use them. If you plan to purchase an alarm system, hire a certified and fully trained locksmith to install it. Once installed, it’s your job to teach your children exactly how the home alarm system works and how to use it. Source:Technofaq

A Go-To Emergency List
This is very important when it comes to providing your kids with the information they need during an emergency. Make a list of all essential phone numbers such as police, fire, poison control, emergency contact cell phone numbers for all family members and so forth. Make sure you show your kids the list and go through it all with them so they know who to call when an emergency happens. Also make sure to put the list in a place that everyone can see it and find it. Source:Besthomesecuritycompanys

Open Door Policy
Before you leave your child home alone, teach them basic home safety practices, starting with keeping the doors locked. Stress that they should never open your home’s door to someone they don’t recognize, and discuss which family and friends can be let into your home when you’re not there.
Tip: If you have a monitored home security system, teach your child how to arm and disarm the system. You might also consider positioning a security camera at the front door so your child can see who is outside without opening the door. Source: Safewise

At a young age, it is a great idea to start building constructive habits that can help a child as they grow. If you want to know more about home security system, please give us a call or email us here.

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NAHBS 2016 – Caletti takes home Best Finish award for amazing Road Race Special & more!

John Caletti had a few new models on display, but the real showstopper was his Road Race Special steel road bike custom painted by Jeremiah Kille. The painstakingly detailed design covers everything and even extends to the helmet, shoes and another fun accessory. It’s a customer’s bike, like many of the frames at the show, […]

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Jagwire attracts mechanics with new dual magnetic Pro Internal Routing Tool

Depending on the frame, internal routing can be a nightmare. Sure, once it’s installed it looks clean and can keep the cables sheltered from dirt and the wind, but often installation can be frustrating to say the least. Best case, you’re pushing a piece of cable or housing through a full tube inside the frame. […]

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Shimano’s polished Metrea urban groupset coming to a city bike near you

After having shown up as a concept groupset for the last two years at Eurobike, Shimano is finally hitting the streets with its clean and futuristic looking Metrea component group. Building on the two-tone aesthetic of its top-level Dura-Ace and XTR groups, Metrea aims to set itself apart from the more workingman Alfine and Nexus groups. Besides […]

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Gore blocks the wind with new Windstopper jersey and bib shorts

Adding to the new waterproof and windproof jackets based on the newest iterations of Gore’s industry leading Gore-Tex and Windstopper fabrics, they’ve also decided to step up their game in how the rest of their cycling range handles foul weather riding. As the latest to go up against the sector created single-handedly by the Gabba jersey, Gore […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Ritchey dropper post pops up, heritage paint & complete bikes now available

Sitting quietly atop the Ritchey Timberwolf 27.5 hardtail trail mountain bike was a prototype dropper seatpost that, if all goes to plan, should launch later this summer. Final spec won’t be announced until then, but the basics are: It’s a 3-position, pneumatic operation post that’ll be available in 31.6 and 30.9 diameters and 100 and […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Calfee upgrades get light, bright & tight; plus a massive bamboo hauler

As usual, Calfee’s collection of eye candy was on point. Starting off with this Dragonfly Adventure bike holding court in ENVE’s booth, they showed off their paint skills by two toning the lugs and accessories, including the integrated fender that comes on ENVE’s GRD fork. Flash past the break to see dig beneath the glossy, […]

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2017 Shimano Sora ups entry level game with disc brakes, four-arm cranks; still nine speeds

Just last week, SRAM unveiled their updated Apex group, giving their entry level road series disc brakes and expanded gearing options. Now, Shimano’s equivalent, Sora, gets freshened up in its own way. The aesthetics of the higher end groups trickle down to the new four-arm, asymmetrical spider on the cranks, the derailleurs are more shapely, […]

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Shimano puts their spin on Narrow Wide chainrings, adds 11-46t cassette, quick link, new gearing, more!

Remember that mysterious 11-46 wide range Shimano cassette we spotted last summer in the photo above (courtesy Willow McEvoy)? Now it’s official, along with several other new mountain bike technologies and designs that’ll be making their way to XT and XTR this summer. It’s 11-speed only, and target weight is 450g. Other than that, no […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Bastion Cycles changes the game with 3D Printed Ti and carbon bike- that customers design

When it was announced that automotive company, Toyota, was shutting down manufacturing and development in Australia, vehicle dynamics engineer and cyclist Ben Schultz developed a business plan for a high concept custom carbon and 3D-printed titanium race bike. Little did he know that his coworker, James Woolcock, was independently developing his technical concept for the […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Photo submitted by Chris Renshaw, “One of my favorite spots. Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs, AR. on a recent Sunday morning.” Monday BONUS – Ride This Pic! Our friends at Bkool have mapped some routes around Lake Leatherwood for you to do on your trainer: a 4 mile loop, an 11 mile loop, and a 20 miler. Just download their free cycling […]

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Sunday, February 28, 2016

All Are Welcome to March Music Concerts

See our talented middle school and high school student musicians in concert! Free admission for all. Middle and high school bands' Music from Stage and Screen concert: March 15, 2016, 5:00 p.m., SAS auditorium. Middle and high school choir solo and ensemble festival recital: March 16, 2016, 3:15 p.m., drama theater. Middle school strings concert: March 17, 2016, 5:00 p.m. in the SAS auditorium.

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Urgent Re-Enrollment Notice

Students who are not re-enrolled by March 1 risk losing their seats for next year and will be required to pay an increased registration fee of $3,000. Please refer questions to reenroll@sas.edu.sg or call 6360 6041.

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Walk for Water SAS

Over the past three years, Walk for Water SAS has raised over $45,000 for 250 wells in rural Cambodia with 100 percent of the funds going to Tabitha, a non-profit closely affiliated with the school. This event started small, including just three students and their families, but last year participants from all branches of the schools joined together to have over 100 participants walking for water. The concept is simple; participants start at SAS and walk the 28 kilometers down to Sentosa, yet impacts are incredible. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, March 5. If you're interested, please read more to find out how Walk for Water got started, how to sign up, our entrance fees, and other volunteer options.

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Best Videos of the week: Emily Batty Ep. 3, the smallest wheels on the trail(?), & an extreme utility bike

This week we found Scott / SR Suntour Enduro Team member Rémy Absalon playing in the snow aboard his Scott Genius LT700. We continue on with part 3 of “Ambitions” where Emily Batty shows us that even the best riders can have the silliest of crashes and the importance of being involved with the community. For […]

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3 Extra Home Alarm Monitoring

Security systems are design to prevent crime and damage to property. Here are 3 extra home alarm monitoring that you might want to know, including: internet and phone usage, fire monitoring, heat and smoke detectors.

Internet and Phone Usage
Home alarm companies offer monthly monitoring via three types of connection: Internet (broadband/VOIP), phone line, or cellular service. Usually, Internet monitoring is the least expensive option, while cellular monitoring is the most expensive.

Internet: Monitoring via Internet is inexpensive, but be aware that if you have an Internet outage (or a power outage that disables your modem), you will be cut off from monitoring.
Phone line: Use your home phone line (landline) to connect with your monitoring company. Be aware that if a burglar cuts your phone line, your system will not work.
Cellular: Monitoring via cell phone connection is the most expensive option, but also the most secure. Source: Consumeraffairs

Fire Monitoring
Round-the-clock monitoring is an important component of any home fire alarm system. After all, you’ll want to alert the local fire department the moment the alarm goes off. Additionally, some devices can also be modified to keep track of carbon monoxide levels inside your home. Some can even be operated using a smartphone or a tablet. Source: Alarmrelay

Heat and Smoke Detectors
Heat detectors are meant to assist smoke detectors, not replace them. Fires can be sensed by the rise of room temperature, and detecting this hazard before smoke has been formulated can give you some vital extra time to either put out the fire or evacuate the building. Smoke detectors, for added security for your home and family, we can also fit smoke detectors. Source: Everest

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3 Extra Home Alarm Monitoring

Internet: Monitoring via Internet is inexpensive, but be aware that if you have an Internet outage (or a power outage that disables your modem), you will be cut off from monitoring.
Phone line: Use your home phone line (landline) to connect with your monitoring company. Be aware that if a burglar cuts your phone line, your system will not work.
Cellular: Monitoring via cell phone connection is the most expensive option, but also the most secure. Source: Consumeraffairs

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

NAHBS 2016 – TRP stops by with new direct mount & delta-style aero road brakes, and more

TRP wanted to improve their direct mount brakes to make them easier to center, and to play nicer with other parts on the bike. Shown above on bottom left and center, they accomplished this be reworking the cable routing on two different rear brake designs. The T930 front, shown bottom right, maintains the standard side-pull […]

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NAHBS 2016 – New Builder Schon Studio brings the Hott pink jelly roll goodness

When certified welder and machinist Danielle Schone built her first bike, she did it simply because she wanted one for herself. She learned the process of frame building from studying under Paul Brodie and worked for a year under another builder where she cut her teeth performing repairs on metal frames. This NAHBS we’re fortunate to […]

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NAHBS 2016 – New Builder Thrive brings ultra clean lines and fat fillets to new builder row

Self-taught new builder Darrel Williams of Thrive Cycles is based out of a part of the world where gravel is king. This is what compelled him to make this tasty gravel racer for himself, his tenth frame in total over his past two years of experience. Darrel has already gotten attention for his striking fillets and […]

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3 Holiday Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Secure

Whether you are traveling to spend time with family or staying home, it is important to remember that Holidays can also be an exciting time for burglaries and break-ins. Read on, to learn some basic steps to ensure that this year’s holiday season is a joyous and safe one for you and your loved ones.

Below are 3 holiday safety tips to keep your home secure:

Secure All Doors and Windows

Keep doors locked at all times. This is true even when you are home, and even when it’s light out.
Keep your windows locked, even those on the second floor. Burglars DO have climbing skills.
Use door reinforcements and top-flight locks.
Keep the curtains and blinds closed. This will ensure that no one can take a peek at your valuables. Source: Robertsiciliano

Do Not Post your Holiday Travel Plans Online
Broadcasting the location or duration of your trip on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can be dangerous. It may be something exciting you really want to share, but be aware that you are blatantly telling criminals, “I’m not home”. Source: Ackermansecurity

Install a Home Security System
Installing a monitored home security system offers a variety of benefits, not the least of which is it makes your home 300 percent less likely to be burglarized. Plus, many systems allow you to view real-time video of your home, right from your smartphone, tablet or other connected device, which can give you valuable peace of mind while travelling. Snow and holiday lawn ornaments can obstruct the view of your home security signs, so periodically check to be sure they are visible.Source: Safewise

Having a home security system is an effective defense against these risks; however additional precautionary methods are always encouraged to provide your home the highest level of protection.

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3 Holiday Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Secure

Below are 3 holiday safety tips to keep your home secure:

Secure All Doors and Windows

Keep doors locked at all times. This is true even when you are home, and even when it’s light out.
Keep your windows locked, even those on the second floor. Burglars DO have climbing skills.
Use door reinforcements and top-flight locks.
Keep the curtains and blinds closed. This will ensure that no one can take a peek at your valuables. Source: Robertsiciliano

Having a home security system is an effective defense against these risks; however additional precautionary methods are always encouraged to provide your home the highest level of protection.

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NAHBS 2016 – ENVE upgrades brake tracks, gravel fork gets final & other news

If you recall last year, the ENVE GRD gravel road bike fork showed up on a few bikes. A few of those forks are still floating around on show bikes this year, too, but the official design has changed a bit. It switches to the flat mount disc brake standard for production, but retains the […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Boo Bicycles’ Boolossal fat bike gets SL treatment, Banksy tribute & more!

Boo Bicycles is continually fine tuning their bamboo and carbon fiber frame construction to make the bikes lighter, stiffer, stronger or whatever other metric would improve the ride for the given application. One of their more techy solutions is S2 Glass, an impact dispersion fiberglass that’s placed into the bamboo tubes and expanded. Them lets […]

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A week in Review: NAHBS!!! New stuff from Chris King, SRAM’s XC brakes, Frostbike unveilings & much more!

Not only are we bringing you previews of NAHBS, Tyler and Anna are there now! They got there yesterday and were sneaking around the halls trying to get a few glimpses and and words before it got too crazy. In what is expecting to be a record event, what we’ve seen so far will surely not […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Photo submitted by Francisco Henao, “The Barrotezo crew in the beginning of the Dark Side Trail near Minca in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia.” We always love to see your photos and would like to show them to the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send in your photo with a brief description here.

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Friday, February 26, 2016

Best Lock for your home: Abloy Protec 2 High Security Deadbolt, My Favourite Lock

Best Lock for your home: Abloy Protec 2 High Security Deadbolt, My Favourite Lock. For further information go to www.mrlocksmith.com

Why do I have an Abloy Deadbolt protecting my house? I train Locksmiths, Military, Police and Government agencies convert and overt methods of entry. The one Deadbolt on the market that has “no known convert” methods of entry and what I consider not only “pick resistant” but “pick proof” is Abloy Protec 2 Deadbolts.

If the I get locked out I know that it will not be an easy job gaining access through my Aboly deadbolt. Most deadbolts and High Security deadbolts can be drilled open is seconds or minutes. I know that I or anybody will be spending alot of time, effort and money trying to destroy my Abloy deadbolt.

The face of the deadbolt has hardened steel and will chew up a dozen expensive drill bits I use to open safes.

Note: most safes are opened with one drill bit.

I have reinforced my door with a Mag Plate that doubles the strength of the door and I have have reinforced the door frame with an 18″ strike with 4″ screws attaching it to the door frame making the door and frame more difficult to force or kick open.

Bottom Line: I want to protect my family, my home and my stuff and I sleep better and go to work or vacation knowing I have the best lock, Alboy deadbolt installed on my doors.

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Best Lock for your home: Abloy Protec 2 High Security Deadbolt, My Favourite Lock

Best Lock for your home: Abloy Protec 2 High Security Deadbolt, My Favourite Lock. For further information go to www.mrlocksmith.com

The face of the deadbolt has hardened steel and will chew up a dozen expensive drill bits I use to open safes.

Note: most safes are opened with one drill bit.

Bottom Line: I want to protect my family, my home and my stuff and I sleep better and go to work or vacation knowing I have the best lock, Alboy deadbolt installed on my doors.

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NAHBS 2016 – Crumpton goes short & wide with prototype Type 5 Disc road bike

Nick Crumpton, who took a year off from exhibiting at NAHBS, is back and he says he’s starting to move away from trying to be every weight weenie’s dream. Not that things are getting heavy, but the absolute gram counting we’ve seen in the past isn’t the focus. Now, it’s a new disc brake option […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Gorgeous new Moots Vamoots Disc RSL road bike with 3D printed titanium dropouts & more!

This year, Moots turns 35, and to celebrate they’re offering up 50 of these Vamoots RSL road bikes with limited edition paint and custom ENVE wheels. They’ll be built up with Dura-Ace Di2 and a custom Fizik Aliante leather saddle. Yours for just $14,500, orders open up March 1. Each is built to order with […]

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The Heller Shagamaw Plus Bike gets two sets of wheels instead of legs, plus new Manitou Machete Plus fork!

After announcing their first bike last year, Heller is at it again with an affordable carbon mountain bike. This time they have turned their attention towards the rapidly expanding world of plus bikes. While Heller was created to offer QBP dealers affordable carbon bikes to compete with a flood of inexpensive carbon frames, the […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Chris King celebrates 40th anniversary with ltd edition brushed Olive Crate green components

To celebrate Chris King’s 40th Anniversary, they’re unveiling their latest Limited Edition color called Olive Crate. Name comes from when Chris moved from Redding, CA, to Portland, he packed all his stuff in about 300 olive crates to get it there. It’s a first-for-them brushed metal finish that’s done before anodization, and then it gets […]

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NAHBS 2016 – Wheel Fanatyk brings back the splined nipple

Wheel Fanatyk spline nipples bring back the unfinished work of the Spline Drive design from a decade or more ago with their new alloy offering. The benefit? Better interfaces with the truing tool mean less stripping when fixing or building a wheel. They’re also lighter because there’s less material than the standard square design. Yet […]

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Foundry Cycles Updates the Overland Gravel Bike for 2016

Hot on the heels of Foundry’s announcement about the Flyover cyclocross bike, comes news of the company’s 2016 Overland gravel bike. The newly enhanced Overland retains all of the features that helped Neil Shirley take the win at the 2015 “Gravel World Championships” in Lincoln, Nebraska. You may remember us putting the 2015 model through the wringer last year […]

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Part bike, part car and a whole lot of time. The DuoBike

No no no… this isn’t a “Road to NAHBS” builder highlight, but I bet this frame builder would be fascinating to talk to. I’m even willing to bet there might be a few of those artisan builders (that are in Sacramento as we speak polishing up their life’s work) that think this thing is completely amazing in a […]

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Friday Roundup – Cycling Odds & Ends

Get to NAHBS and catch the Cheetah – Seriously, if you are close to Sacramento, CA get on over to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show this weekend. We’ll be there and will report on all the beautiful bikes we find, but nothing beats seeing it all in person. Plus, if you’ve never heard of Nelson “The Cheetah” […]

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Road to NAHBS 2016: Alexander Clauss of Portus Cycles

Also joining NAHBS from the international community is new builder Alex Clauss of Portus Cycles in Germany. After building his first frame at The Bicycle Institute in the UK – a fillet brazed steel frame to be donated to those in need – Alex Clauss caught the frame building bug. Now welding rather than fillet […]

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Get your fun on with a unique line of fat rides from Coast Cycles, including one you’ve been waiting for… 26+?

We saw these fat little gems at Interbike last fall, and they got out attention to say the least. They kind of give you the giggles without even riding one, as there really is nothing out there like them… and they’re built to take it (both giggles and serious riding). For the true 26-inch devotee, your […]

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Road to NAHBS 2016: Matt Conrad of Journey Cycles

After leaving the corporate world, and armed with years of experience in composites, Matt Conrad saw an opportunity in the frequency of damaged carbon bikes coming into his bike shop. After repairing frames for a time, he decided to take the plunge to establish and pursue Journey Cycles full time. Though it would initially be […]

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Foundry Cycles gets the Holeshot with all new Flyover Titanium Cyclocross Bike

Arriving just in time for the 2016 Frostbike show is the Foundry Cycles Flyover cyclocross bike, the newest member in their range of performance titanium bicycles. Designed to handle the most challenging of cyclocross courses, features like abundant mud clearance and modular internal cable routing keep the Flyover running smooth in the nastiest conditions. Click on through to read more… […]

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Lindarets x Wolftooth Tanpan negotiates Shimano Road shifter & mountain rear derailleur marriage

If you look at the Shimano product line, there is still something missing. Ask many cyclocross racers, adventure tourers, etc., and you’ll probably find a number who wish they could run a clutched Shimano rear derailleur with Shimano road shifters. Unless a new group is right around the corner, Shimano doesn’t have a Shadow+ option […]

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Alpkit introduces affordable Love Mud Rumpus 650b+ wheels for any axle setup

As part of UK Alpkit’s growing range of affordable Love Mud line of components range of bike components, they’ve just introduced a new 650b+ (27.5+) wheelset that should fit between just about any dropouts out there. The Plus-sized alloy wheels are one of the first in 27.5″ to hit the aftermarket that offer Boost spacing, plus […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Ridge Circuit Race – Shelton, Washington

Photo submitted by Yee Feng, “The road racing season kicked off in expectedly wet fashion at the Ridge Circuit Race in Shelton, WA. Rain came down intermittently throughout the day, but the sun finally broke through once the fast guys (Cat 1/2s) took to the course.” We always love to see your photos and would […]

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Storytelling Club @ SAS

Date: Thursday, March 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: PTA Office Topic: Using Visuals in Storytelling to Engage Your Audience Kate Brundage will be sharing her experience about using visuals in storytelling to engage your audience.

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Legally Blonde Tickets Now Available

Hold onto your seats, because this musical is so much fun it should be "illegal"! Performances will take place in the drama theater. Tickets are free but required and are available for the entire family in the middle school office.

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Making Keys To A VATS Cadillac Hearse | Mr Locksmith Blog

Making Keys To A VATS Cadillac Hearse | Mr Locksmith Blog. For further info visit http://ift.tt/1fIiKw4

Not a typical day getting called out to make a key for a 1996 Cadillac Hearse with a Vehicle Anti-theft System (VATS ) key system.

General Motors invented and deployed the VATS system into their vehicles in attempt to hinder auto thieves.

VATS (Vehicle Anti Theft System) was introduced by GM on the 1986 Corvette because the Corvette had become the number one target of car thieves. Corvette thefts dropped so impressively after VATS was implemented that GM expanded the system in 1988 to the Camaro, Firebird, and Cadillac Seville. VATS was standard equipment on all Cadillac vehicles and on many other Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles.

Each VATS key has a resistor embedded within the key-blade, and each resistor has 1 of 15 possible values. Decoding a VATS key is simple but it requires that you use an ohm meter.

VATS keys have a resistor embedded in the key blade with metal prongs protruding out of each side of the key blade. In order to read the resistance of the resistor in the key blade, place one lead of the ohm meter on one metal prong, and the other lead on the other metal prong, opposite, on the other side of the key blade. With the leads in there proper position a resistance value can be read from the ohm meter.

The black plastic pellet in the blade of the key contains a simple resistor, not a computer. There are 15 resistor values in the VATS system for 6 cut and 10 cut GM Keys.

Tamper: This mode happens when the wrong resister key or mechanical key for the vehicle is cranked and the resistance value as seen by the module is not the same as the value stored in the module. When this happens the module shuts down and the car will not start for the 4 minute “time-out”. The security light will also illuminate for the 4 minutes. The Start Enable Relay will not energize and the Fuel Enable signal will not be sent. After the “time-out” and the correct key and resistor is inserted the car will start.

Cadillac Hearse 1996 VATS

GM VATS 10 Cut Keys

Briggs & Stratton VATS Tool

Briggs & Stratton VATS Tool 15 settings

KeylessRide’s vbox
VATS reader & scanner

VATS Book

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Cadillac Hearse 6 Cut VATS Keys

General Motors cars equiped with Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS), Personal Anti-theft Security System (PASSkey), GM PASSkey I, PASSkey II, and PASSkey III.

GMC/Chevy
1998-2006 S10/T10/Sonoma/
Blazer/Jimmy
1998-2012 Suburban/Avalanche/
Tahoe/Yukon
1998-2012 Sierra/Silverado
2004-2010 Colorado/Canyon
2002-2009 Trailblazer
2003-2006 SSR
1998-2012 C1500/C2500/C3500
1998-2012 K1500/K2500/K3500
2003-2007 Hummer H2
2006-2010 Hummer H3
Pontiac
1994-2003 Grand Prix
1998-1999 Montana
2006-2009 Torrent
2007-2010 G5
2005-2010 G6
1999-2005 Grand AM
1994-1998 Trans Sports
1988-1999 Bonneville
1988-2002 Firebird
2000-2005 Sunfire
1988-2002 Trans Am
Cadillac
1986-1993 Allante
1982-1996 Fleetwood
1985-1996 Fleetwood Brougham
1988-2004 Seville
1992-2004 SLS/STS
1985-1999 Deville
1994-1999 Deville Concours
1988-2002 ElDorado
1994-2002 ElDorado Touring
1999-2007 Escalade
Buick
2004-2007 Rainier
1994-2005 Century
1993-2004 Regal
1982-1999 LeSabre
2008-2011 Enclave
2006-2010 Lucerne
1991-1996 Park Avenue / Ultra
1994-1996 Roadmaster
1991-1996 Roadmaster Estate Wagon
1982-1999 Riviera
1988-1991 Reatta
1982-1990 Electra (all models)
Oldsmobile
1999-2004 Alero
1994-1999 Aurora
1998-2004 Bravada
1991-1993 Delta 88
1991-1999 Eighty-Eight (all variants)
1991-1996 Nighty-Eight
1998-2002 Intrigue
1990-1992 Toronado
1994-1997 Cutlass Supreme
1997-1999 Cutlass
1997-1999 LSS/Regency
1997-1999 Silhouette
1991-1996 Custom Cruiser
Isuzu
1998-2000 Hombre
2004-2006 I280/I350
2006-2008 I290/I370
2003-2007 Ascender
Chevrolet/GMC
2007-2011 Acadia
2009-2011 Traverse
1998-2005 Astro/Safari
1998-2009 Envoy
2005-2011 Equinox
2005-2010 Cobalt
2006-2011 HHR
1998-2012 Savana/Express
1995-2005 Monte Carlo
1997-1999 Venture
1995-2001 Lumina
1988-2002 Camaro
2000-2005 Cavalier
1982-2003 Corvette
1994-1996 Caprice/Caprice Wagon
1994-1996 Impala SS
2000-2011 Impala
1997-2011 Malibu Classic
1997-2011 Malibu
Saturn
2000 LS/LS1/LS2/LW1/LW2
2001-2005 L100/LW100
2001-2005 L200/LW200
2001-2005 L300/LW300
2000-2005 LS/LS1/LS2
2000-2005 LW1/LW2
2002-2009 VUE
1998-2002 SL/SL1/SL2
1998-2002 SC1/SC2
1998-2002 SW1/SW2
2007-2009 Aura
2003-2007 Ion

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Caitlen Paige Monnone '10

My journey from Singapore American School 2010 to Oregon State University 2012-2016 including entering the Miss Oregon Pageant Nov 2015. If you had known me in 2010 at SAS you would not envisage me going to college or even entering a beauty pageant, however since that time I have gained in self-confidence over the years and that has mainly been due to my time at SAS which became a developing and learning experience that will never be equaled.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Secure While on Vacation

Rushing out the door to begin enjoying a vacation can cause people to overlook several easy ways to ensure their homes will be protected. Luckily, we’ll discuss 5 tips for keeping your home secure while on vacation. Read On!

5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Secure While on Vacation

Keep your entryway clean

If solicitors are regularly leaving materials at your door or in your driveway, ask a family member, friend or trusted neighbor to collect these items for you.

Put your newspaper and mail on hold. Most post offices and newspapers will temporarily suspend delivery to avoid items from accumulating in your mailbox or driveway.

Eliminate potential hazards. Unplug appliances and other electronics that aren’t in use while you’re way. Source: Ackermansecurity

Hold Your Mail

Piles of mail and newspapers can make it clear that you are away. While you can temporarily stop mail and newspaper delivery while you’re on vacation, the IntelligentCruiser.com doesn’t recommend this practice because newspaper or postal workers will know you are away. Failing to receive regular deliveries also can tip off burglars that you aren’t at home. Source:OuterbanksVacations

Make Your Home Look Lived In

An occupied home looks lived in. Lights go on and off, and cars come and go. When you’re away, everything stops. To help create the illusion that the residence is still occupied, invest in timers that turn on the interior lights for a few hours every evening. If you can get a neighbor to take out your garbage and put the cans back after the garbage pickup, it’s another way to send the message that everything is proceeding normally at your house. Source: Home.HowStuffWorks

Remove Spare Keys

Remove any spare house keys you may have hidden around your property, including ones in your car or garage, under a doormat, inside a fake rock, under a potted plant, etc. Thieves know all the popular hiding places, so don’t take any chances.

Look in your windows from outside to see if any burglar-enticing valuables are out in plain sight.Source: blog.canary.is

Safe-Keep Your Valuables

Lock up jewelry, the deed to your home, wills, and any other valuables or sensitive documents in a fire-proof safe. Source: SafeSoundFamily

Taking the necessary precautions to protect your home while you’re away will save you those worries so you can thoroughly enjoy your trip.

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5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Secure While on Vacation

Keep your entryway clean

If solicitors are regularly leaving materials at your door or in your driveway, ask a family member, friend or trusted neighbor to collect these items for you.

Put your newspaper and mail on hold. Most post offices and newspapers will temporarily suspend delivery to avoid items from accumulating in your mailbox or driveway.

Eliminate potential hazards. Unplug appliances and other electronics that aren’t in use while you’re way. Source: Ackermansecurity

Hold Your Mail

Make Your Home Look Lived In

Remove Spare Keys

Look in your windows from outside to see if any burglar-enticing valuables are out in plain sight.Source: blog.canary.is

Safe-Keep Your Valuables

Lock up jewelry, the deed to your home, wills, and any other valuables or sensitive documents in a fire-proof safe. Source: SafeSoundFamily

Taking the necessary precautions to protect your home while you’re away will save you those worries so you can thoroughly enjoy your trip.

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All-City gives the new 27.5″ Log Lady single speed MTB the full reveal

Admit it. The new Log Lady is a looker. A far cry from many of the technologically advanced marvels that are typically screaming for attention, the Log Lady is built with its own tech – just hidden away beneath the subdued paint. Finally putting forth their take on a modern suspension corrected mountain bike (not […]

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Road to NAHBS 2016: 5 tips to get the biggest bang for your buck at the show

I remember my epiphany NAHBS – the first one that really blew my mind. It was Austin. I had flown myself out on my own dime, partially out of a desire to see pretty bikes and old friends, but mostly out of fear – I knew I had some design projects coming up that I […]

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Just try not to drool – Speedvagen 2016 Road Guidebook is out

There’s nothing cooler than a fully customized bike, built to perfectly fit your body and please your eye. Fans of custom bicycles are probably familiar with Portland, Oregon’s Vanilla Workshop, a collective of bicycle fabricators, painters, and wood, fabric and leather workers who produce some lustworthy bikes, including the Speedvagen brand. A fully custom operation, […]

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Clothing Roundup: Get ready for Spring with fresh threads from Hincapie, Endura & Showers Pass

There may still be snow on the ground up North, but Spring is around the corner and the new gear is coming out of the wood works. Keeping dry is key regardless of temps and Showers Pass has some new “body mapped” base layers to keep you comfortable. Hincapie’s sharp 2016 line is trickling in and […]

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Pedaling the first ever fat bike expedition to the South Pole with The Last Degree

TDA Global Cycling is a pretty cutting edges cycling adventure tour company. If their worldwide tours like Cairo to Cape Town, Beijing to Istanbul, and Anchorage to Mexico City can’t convince you of such, maybe their latest adventure will. The Last Degree: traversing the final continent in an expedition on fat bikes to the South Pole. […]

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Camelbak’s parent company buys Bell, Giro, Blackburn & C-Preme brands

Vista Outdoor, Inc., which purchased Camelbak for a reported $412 million in summer 2015, has agreed to purchase Bell, Giro, Blackburn and C-Preme brands from BRG Sports, Inc. Vista also owns Bollé eyewear. The deal is valued at $400 million and rounds out the line, giving Vista premium placement into the cycling and snowsports helmet […]

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WTB Horizon gives a new look to the street with fat 650 Road Plus

The idea is simply to bring supple plus-sized traction and a smoother ride to the roads where the pavement ends. WTB’s new 47mm Horizon tire is the first in a new Road Plus tire standard that aims to wrap fatter road rubber around 650b wheels for a better and more plus ride for mixed surface road […]

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Easton ARC grows up with ARC+ 35, 40, and 45mm wide 27.5+ and 29+ rims

At this rate, it won’t be long until you’ll be able to get Easton’s ARC rims in any width you please. Ok, that is a bit of an exaggeration, but with the addition of the new ARC+ series, Easton is now slinging aluminum goodness in 6 different widths. While that may seem like overkill on […]

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New SRAM Apex 1 brings single-ring groups to flat & drop bar road bikes

Borrowing all the tech from their ever-expanding 1×11 drivetrains, the new SRAM Apex 1x group offers single chainring setups for flat bar and drop bar road, city and commuter bikes. Things like their clutch-equipped X-Horizon rear derailleur, hydraulic disc brake road levers, and X-Sync narrow/wide chainrings all trickle down, joining two different cranksets to match […]

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SRAM delves deeper and wider in the dirt with all-new carbon Roam 60 trail wheels & 900 hubs

For the last three years SRAM’s Roam wheel line-up has been aimed at getting trail riders up the climbs faster and then faster down the descents on the other side. From the beginning they talked a lot about balance, where it wasn’t necessarily the lightest, stiffest, or toughest wheelset that would carry riders across the trails fastest. But […]

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Found: Silca x DKlein x Yanco limited edition tool wraps

As a precursor to having artist Dustin Klein hand painting floor pumps in Silca’s booth at NAHBS this weekend, the high end accessory manufacturer partnered with Yanco to sew these artsy tool rolls. With graphics by DKlein, the wraps are a departure from Yanco’s bread and butter offering, the padded top tube cushion. DKlein’s work […]

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Bikerumor Pic of the Day: Scottish Borders in the snow

Photo submitted by Euan Camlin, who says: “Here is a photo from a bikepacking trip in the Scottish Borders last week, we didn’t expect to end up riding on snow but it was great to escape the city for two days!” You can check out his ride story on his blog for more about this […]

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IMBA to pursue wilderness areas for increased mountain biking opportunities

Wonder where those membership fees are going? IMBA recently announced their 2016 goals, and here’s what they’re working on to make mountain biking better for all of us: FROM IMBA: On February 18, 2016, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced its 2016 advocacy position during a press conference call. The press gathering followed a […]

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Rolf Prima builds ultralight Eos3 road carbon clincher with new U.S. made rim

Rolf Prima is on a mission to build their wheels from U.S. parts, going so far as to build their own alloy rim rolling facility. Now, they can add carbon rims to that list, too! Made in the Pacific Northwest near their Eugene, OR, headquarters, the new rim is a tubeless ready, rim brake clincher […]

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BFS16: Bombtrack joins Berlin Bicycle Week with a custom Singlespeed EU CX Champs project bike

For the third year in a row Bombtrack bikes are helping make the Singlespeed Cyclocross European Championships (SSCXEC) happen. This time the race will happen late in the season in Berlin, coinciding with the upcoming Berlin Bicycle Week and the Berliner Fahrradschau (BFS or the Berlin Bike Show) in a couple weeks time. Growing each year […]

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Liver and Gallbladder Detoxification Talk

A car mechanic disposes of old motor oil before putting in the new oil. He doesn't put new oil in while the old oil is still there. Have you ever wondered why we take medicine, foods, or supplements without taking out the toxins that make us sick in the first place? Why not unclog your liver and gallbladder before taking your medicine or supplements so they work better for you?

Learn how to do a simple DIY liver and gallbladder cleanse from the liver and gallbladder detox guru who has helped more than 2,000 people overcome about 50 common illnesses.

Please come for an interactive session in the PTA office on Friday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 16 to confirm your attendance.

Speaker Background

Mark Chan from Ark Health Ministries, is a health educator who specializes in liver and gallbladder detox.

Mark has been very health conscious since he was 15. He became a full-fledged vegetarian when he was 23 in 1987. From the age of 32, he has attended several certification courses on natural remedies. Mark obtained a master degree in public health in 2011.

His mission is to impart life skills on health, relationships, and financial education. He has given public lectures at tertiary institutions, schools, community clubs, and corporations since 1995. He is also qualified to present more than 10 health related topics; 7 Habits of Highly Healthy People, trigger point massage, cancer prevention, and vegetarian cooking demonstrations. His signature talk liver and gallbladder detox has attracted a large clientele base.

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3 Common Cause of False Alarms and How to Prevent Them

There are different causes of false alarms that are easily preventable. We’ll explore the common causes of false alarms and give you tips about how to prevent them.

Below are 3 common cause of false alarms and how to prevent them:

Lack of Maintenance/Upkeep
The maintenance and proper use of an alarm system is the responsibility of the alarm user. False alarms can be caused by a variety of things; most are caused by human error. Defective equipment, telephone line trouble, electrical problems, improperly installed or adjusted equipment and overly sensitive sensors also cause false alarms.
How to prevent it: The best way to avoid false alarm fees is to ensure that your system is in good working order and that everyone uses it properly. If you are aware that your system has emitted a false alarm, have your alarm company cancel the police response. If we are canceled within five minutes, you will not be charged. If your system is set off because of a criminal act, report the crime to the Police and contact the Alarm Administrator. Source: Cityofdayton

Poorly-Designed Security Systems
Your system is more susceptible to false alarms If the installer did not consider the home, who lives in the home and how you use the home.
Some examples of a poorly designed security system include:

Smoke detectors placed too close to heat sources. Your smoke detectors shouldn’t be too close to stoves or fireplaces or they could easily trigger false alarms.
Smoke detectors placed too close to bathrooms. Steam from the bathroom can also cause false alarms.
Not using pet-friendly motion detectors in a home with pets. A normal motion detector will cause all kinds of trouble for families with pets.
Bad wiring. If you have a hard-wired alarm system, the wires can get crossed or come loose and cause false alarms.
Loose doors or windows. Sensors on loose doors or windows can trigger false alarms when the door or window jiggles.
Incorrectly placed motion sensors. Motion sensors placed too near a heating or cooling vent can create a false alarm. Check out our best practices for placing motion detectors.

How to prevent it: Hire a trustworthy security company to install a custom security system rather than relying on pre-packaged security products. Source: Ackermansecurity

Outdated or Old Equipment
False alarms are typically due to human error. In fact, roughly 70 percent of false alarms are attributed to user mistakes. But if you think a false alarm is caused by a malfunction of your home security system, contact your provider immediately. A representative from your home security company will be glad to check the status of your alarm system.
How to prevent it: The most fundamental way to prevent false alarms is by using your home security system on a regular basis. When your family uses the security system consistently, they’ll get comfortable with how it works, and that means there’s less likelihood of a false alarm. Source:Safewise

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3 Common Cause of False Alarms and How to Prevent Them

There are different causes of false alarms that are easily preventable. We’ll explore the common causes of false alarms and give you tips about how to prevent them.

Below are 3 common cause of false alarms and how to prevent them:

Smoke detectors placed too close to heat sources. Your smoke detectors shouldn’t be too close to stoves or fireplaces or they could easily trigger false alarms.
Smoke detectors placed too close to bathrooms. Steam from the bathroom can also cause false alarms.
Not using pet-friendly motion detectors in a home with pets. A normal motion detector will cause all kinds of trouble for families with pets.
Bad wiring. If you have a hard-wired alarm system, the wires can get crossed or come loose and cause false alarms.
Loose doors or windows. Sensors on loose doors or windows can trigger false alarms when the door or window jiggles.
Incorrectly placed motion sensors. Motion sensors placed too near a heating or cooling vent can create a false alarm. Check out our best practices for placing motion detectors.

How to prevent it: Hire a trustworthy security company to install a custom security system rather than relying on pre-packaged security products. Source: Ackermansecurity

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International Fair Alternate Dress Day

To celebrate Saturday's International Fair, all students can wear their fair t-shirts tomorrow, February 26, instead of their regular uniform shirt. Students should still wear their SAS uniform bottoms. T-shirts can still be purchased at the PTA Office today until 2:30 p.m. and will also be on sale at the fair.

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IASAS Softball Exchange BBQ

Mark you calendars for the IASAS softball exchange BBQ! The Booster Club will be grilling at the concession stand by the softball field on Friday, March 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please bring cash!

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Road to NAHBS 2016: Dmitry Nechaev of Triton Bikes Russia

One of the most exciting aspects of this NAHBS are the international builders. And out of that crop, we have Triton Bikes Russia to really look forward to. The antics of Dmitry and his crew of titanium frame builders of have been all over social media in the weeks leading up to the show (if […]

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Project Road Bike: Campagnolo Chorus EPS install, weights and rides

In Part One of this Project Road Bike build, we covered the Culprit RoaDi alloy disc brake frame and carbon fork, along with their full carbon bar, stem and seatpost. Now, it’s on to the drivetrain. For an embarrassingly long time, I’ve had this Campagnolo Chorus EPS group sitting in the office waiting to be […]

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TDU 2016 Tech: C-Bear Belgian ceramic bearing Bottom brackets and other products

Some time ago we profiled C-Bear, a Belgian company who manufactures ceramic bearing bottom brackets. The company whose name bears the moniker “Silent Speed Performance” was founded in 2008, and features a full product line including bottom brackets, derailleur pulleys, wheelset and headset bearings. C-Bear is a long standing sponsor of the Lotto Soudal professional cycling […]

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Tim Johnson’s icy ascent up Mount Washington by fat bike

It never hurts to be reminded that multi-time US cyclocross champ and all-around good guy Tim Johnson is pretty hardcore. While most cyclists in the northeast US are spending the short cold winter days inside and dreaming of fairer weather, Johnson decided to climb up the closed road to the peak of new Hampshire’s Mount […]

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Gevenalle gets the drop on Shimano 11-speed Dyna-Sys MTB Derailleurs & Alfine 8-speed hubs

Drop bar fans rejoice! If you (like me) prefer drops on any road’ish going bike, including your commuting, touring and gravel sleds, you now have a couple more options. Gevenalle’s new UX and GX shifters let you run Shimano’s simple enclosed Alfine 8-speed hubs or their robust 11-speed Dyna-Sys mountain bike gears with road handlebars. Check out the […]

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Road to NAHBS 2016: Rob English of English Cycles

The frame building and racing career of Rob English began at an early age. Having built his first bike as a teenager for a school project, his passion for bikes, racing, and engineering drove him to build his first branded bike, a time trial bike, when he could not find any available to work for […]

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New company Bravo Bikes goes all in with Gates Carbon Drive

These belted rides from Brava Bikes out of Santiago, Chile, will soon be hitting our shores and others worldwide. Brava says their vibrant city of Santiago has seen a large amount of growth in the bike scene, so they launched a line of Gates Carbon Belt driven bikes to fuel those rides. A decent assortment to choose from, […]

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TDU 2016 Tech: Astana Specialized S-Works Tarmac of Lars Boom

Astana Pro Team is a Kazakhstan registered professional cycling team, sponsored by the Samruk-Kazyna (National Welfare Fund), a coalition of state-owned companies from Kazakhstan and named after the country’s capital city, Astana. The team has had a colorful history to stay the least. From changing team leaders to changing team management, Astana Pro Team has mostly weathered the […]

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Road to NAHBS 2016: Curtis Inglis of Retrotec

When I visited Curtis Inglis at his shop in Napa, CA, last summer, I got a glimpse into the mind of a guy who is obsessed with bending tubes. And actually, it ruined me a little, actually, for looking at other bikes. When you see a Retrotec in a room full of straight-tubed bicycles, it’s easy to […]

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Hutchinson looks for balance with new Fusion5 compound and tire line

Building off their line of Fusion road tires, for Hutchinson it was time for the next generation. Eventually to be named the Fusion5, the new line of tires all build off of their new HDF>5 compound. The result of 2 years of development that spanned 105 different prototype compounds, 128,000km of lab testing and 34,000km […]

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Domahidy shifts into a gearbox with new Ti All-Mountain Pinion Hardtail

Denver-based Domahidy Designs has been trickling out teaser shots of gearboxes and belt-ready slider dropouts since at least the end of 2015, but now we finally get a complete look at their newest mountain bike. Adding to their ti and steel hardtails which both use frame size-specific wheel diameters, the new Titanium All-Mountain Pinion Hardtail goes all […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Kiev, Ukraine

Photo submitted by Дмитрий Блудов, “It’s still February, but bike traffic is quite heavy in Kiev. After 185-km ride the last day I’ve decided to make another one, just 50 km in slow tempo.” We always love to see your photos and would like to show them to the world here on the Pic Of […]

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Endura hauls and protects with two new trail riding packs

Most of the gear we’ve seen from Endura over the years has been all about keeping the wind and rain off while mountain biking in foul weather, or at the other extremes just cheating the wind on the road with their Movistar team partnership. But outside of a couple of helmets, we haven’t seen much […]

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

International Fair Raffle

Over 30 gift baskets have been assembled and will be on display at International Fair this Saturday, February 27 in the Riady Center. Each coupon costs $1 and will be on sale at International Fair. You can put as many tickets in as many baskets as you want! The more coupons you put into a basket, the better chances you have of winning.

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4 Types of Carpet Fibers

the invention of nylon. Triexta — polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) — is a polymer comprised of several monomers, including 1,3 propanediol (PDO). Because PTT and polyester (polyethylene terephthalate – PET) have the same general chemical composition, PTT was originally defined as a polyester. However, it differs so significantly from polyester that DuPont, along with Mohawk Industries, lobbied to have the differences recognized by approving a new generic name for PTT. In 2009, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officially recognized triexta as a new generic name for PTT, a subclass of polyester.

Basically, that means that the chemical structure of the two fibers is similar enough that triexta could not become an entire new classification of fiber (in the way that polyester or nylon is), but that PTT and PET are different enough that PTT could not simply be lumped in with PET. Triexta is recognized as being more durable and resilient than conventional polyester. The appearance of triexta is more similar to nylon than to polyester. Triexta lacks polyester’s high lustre, and more closely resembles nylon’s matte finish. Obviously, it is a matter of personal preference which look you prefer. As proven in the SmartStrand challenge, triexta is incredibly stain resistant. With simple vacuuming and ordinary hot water extraction, the carpets in the animal enclosures were restored to their original appearance. Yet another advantage to triexta is that it is significantly softer than both polyester and nylon. Its softness is due in part to the fact that it does not have topically-applied chemicals for stain protection. Even the looped berber styles, which can have a tendency to feel rough when made of nylon or olefin, feel soft to the touch and very comfortable underfoot. One of the most appealing aspects of triexta is that it is predominantly available in an environmentally-friendly version. Triexta, like all fibers, is available in various qualities and price points. However, even the entry-level qualities of triexta feature impressive warranties from the manufacturer, so overall triexta offers good value for the money. Source: About

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Real Estate Negotiation Techniques 101 That’ll Save You Thousands

Are you finding yourself it hard to buy a place in this aggressive real estate market?

Are you constantly being outbid in bidding wars and tired of it?

Don’t you wish you had some inside secrets on how to negotiate like a boss?

In this hot market, you’re going to be engaging in wild negotiations. Here are some basic tips that can help you when buying or selling real estate.

Look at the Home like a Home Inspector:

When you’re buying a property, look closely at the features of the property. See if you can pinpoint areas that need some touch ups and repairs. Are there chips on the floor? How about dents, scratches and marks on the wall? Is the place so outdated that it needs a new coat of paint?

Find out the cost to mitigate these small problems and use that to bring the price down.

How about the age of the roof, hot water tank and the furnace? Do these need replacing soon? Is the flooring dirty or outdated as well? Factor those costs in as well.

BATNA (Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement):

When you go into a negotiation, always have a BATNA.

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