Friday, September 30, 2016

Buying A Home With Friends – What To Watch Out For

 

 

 

Don’t have money to buy Vancouver real estate on your home?

Is it possible to buy homes with others?

Is it beneficial to enter into real estate joint ventures?

 

Are you finding the Vancouver real estate market too expensive?  You’ve probably heard of others getting into the market by partnering up with others, haven’t you?  Is it risky?  What’s involved?  How does it work?

The first thing when considering that option is that everything MUST BE IN WRITING!  I can’t stress it enough.  When I say writing, I don’t mean an email.  I mean, using a real estate lawyer that knows how to draft up real estate joint venture agreements.

 

But it’s my family, surely I can trust them?

 

Get It In Writing

Regardless of the other part(ies) are, the contract is there for when things go sideways.  Everyone’s smiling when there’s agreement, but when there’s a disagreement, in order to be fair and just, the contract is what’s guaranteed and promised.  No need to say “he said that” or “she said this” or rely on someone’s memory.  Having a proper Joint Venture agreement in place also prevents disagreements when 1 of the parties wants out of the deal.  

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Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Go behind the scenes bikepack racing the Tuscany Trail  – Join Bomtrack bikes as they follow Frenchman Clem Shovel and Norwegian Joachim Rosenlund in this documentary on the world’s newest and biggest bikepacking race. The Tuscany Trail is a 560km long, unsupported adventure race that takes in more than 11,000m of elevation gain. This year it had 530 racers […]

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T°Red Bikes new carbon Aracnide A02RC Carbino custom disc brake road bike

Developed from the ground up for disc brakes, the new carbon Aracnide is a hi-tech handmade Italian bike blending sleek performance, comfort, and custom detailing. We previously saw new titanium, steel & aluminum options from the custom builders at T°Red back at NAHBS, and even their solution for the terror of disc brakes on the road this […]

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EB16: FSA PowerBox launches power meter cranks developed with Power2Max

After having made individual arms for Power2Max to mate to their own power metering spiders for a few years, FSA collaborated with the power meter maker to develop their own branded versions. FSA has been working hard in the last year or two to fill out their drivetrain line, tied-in with their road pro team sponsorship. […]

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EB16: KTM Lisse aero road project, plus M13 team bikes & hints of racing road disc Revelator

KTM bikes had tended to focus quite heavily on off-road and we saw their new superlight XC bikes when they were unveiled earlier in the summer. But the Austrian manufacturer has been growing out of their mountain and city bike mold for a while now, and has already developed a good looking carbon road race bike and its disc brake […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: daydreaming of a post-ride beer in Golden, CO

Chris Smoak sent in this photo looking back northeast to the “Coors Brewery set between North & South Table Mountains” in Golden Colorado. We can only surmise that his pit stop on the Sunset Chimney Gulch Trail had him daydreaming about what he was going to do when he finished his ride… We always love seeing photos […]

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

Donate to CAN’d Aid, Win a REEB mountain bike or fat bike

Other than making great beer, Oskar Blues brewery also makes a lot of good through their nonprofit CAN’d Aid Foundation. Whether it’s donating canned drinking water to towns in crisis (recently they donated 250,000 cans to Flint, MI), getting kids on bikes, building trails, or a number of other initiatives, Oskar Blues loves to be […]

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Heller Bloodhound finds new Trail fat bike configuration

Heller is relatively new to the fat bike world, but they’re already gaining a lot of traction. A lot of that has to do with the fact that they are associated with QBP, but it also probably has something to do with the price of their bikes. Thanks to the open mold nature of their […]

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Endura is getting ready for a long wet winter with new Pro SL Biblong tights

From high up in Scotland Endura has just rolled out a new set of performance bib tights aimed at getting riders through the long cold northern hemisphere autumn and winter. Sporting a premium chamois available in three widths and developed with their road pro Movistar team, the new Pro SL Biblongs are designed to offer top fit and performance […]

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EB16: Bionicon rEVO simplifies naming with updated geometry; plus new 3ngine 275+ eMTB

The on-the-fly adjustable suspension engineers at Bionicon have another update to their flagship all-mountain bike this fall, with the revamped bike getting simply rebranded as the rEVO. While it shares a similar name to the special edition bike that they produced last summer, the new rEVO takes its geometry updates a step beyond and will replace the Edison […]

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EB16: NeilPryde Nazaré SL drops weight to cheat the wind, plus more affordable Bura all arounder

For the new year NeilPryde adds a new lighter SL version to the aero road Nazaré family. At the same time both bikes get improved compliance and new integrated Aeroblade cockpits to slip effortlessly through the air across range of wind angles. Their Bura road race bikes also get a similar two-tiered update. Here the […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: San Pedro de la Paz trail riding, Chile

Luis Muñoz sent in this trail side photo he snapped while riding in the hills outside of San Pedro de la Paz in the Concepción province just up from the coast in the middle of Chile. After “a lot of rain in the morning… a sunny afternoon made it perfect for an evening ride.” We always love […]

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Avenue One by Concord Pacific – 247 Opulent Southeast False Creek Pre-Construction Condos

 

Concord Pacific, have come together with GBL Architects, They have designed a stunning 17-storey residential building in booming Southeast False Creek. This very attractive location is overlooking Hinge Park, Habitat Island, and the waters of False Creek. Avenue One highlights the enjoyment of the outdoors with open north-facing balconies, water features and green roofs. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, Avenue One is the one.

 

 

Avenue One north elevation rendering.

Becoming a home owner at Avenue One, you join a master-planned community designed to conveniently meet your everyday needs. Located close-by are various professional services and shops such as Urban Fare, London Drugs pharmacy and Terra Breads bakery cafe. For an evening out there is a selection of breweries, cafes, pubs, restaurants, and taphouses all within walking distance of you own neighbourhood. This area also offers the stunning seawall for jogging, cycling, False Creek for watersports and the facilities at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre. Follow the avenue to livability at Avenue One.

 

Aerial view of Area One's Southeast False Creek location.

 

Rendering of Avenue One's podium.

 

Developer Team for Avenue One
Concord Pacific is a residential and commercial real estate investment and development firm formed in 1987 to develop Concord Pacific Place on the former Expo Lands in downtown Vancouver. Since then, Concord has completed over 100 residential and mixed use buildings with more than 50 in various stages of planning and development. Over the past 25 years, the Concord Group of companies has also grown into other industry sectors, including software and information technology, telecommunications, as well as green energy projects in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power generation.

Pricing for Avenue One

Contact for Details

Expected Completion for Avenue One
2019.

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The Parker by Townline – 49 Cambie Corridor Pre-Construction Luxury Residences

Townline has announced their newest WestSide community, The Parker is a stunning 6-storey building coming soon to Vancouver’s very popular Oakridge neighbourhood. This boutique development consists of 49 luxury residences which will include air-conditioning. There will be a selection of one,two,and three-bedroom homes featuring thoughtfully-planned gourmet kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, high-end interior finishes, and appealing outdoor living spaces.

The Parker south elevation rendering.

 

The Parker is going to be situated on the corner of West 41st Avenue and Elizabeth Street, The Parker is conveniently tucked back from the bustle of the Cambie Corridor while still providing immediate access to nearby amenities. Oakridge Centre will be nearby providing shopping and stores for groceries at Kin’s Farmers Market and Safeway. Just across the street you will be able to find the ideal wines for entertaining at Vancouver’s largest Signature BC Liquor Store. Queen Elizabeth Park’s beautiful manicured gardens are located just a few minutes away. Also the very accessible Canada Line will bring you downtown to enjoy its endless entertainment offerings. It’s all yours at The Parker.

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Share your ride in real-time with Quarq Qollector

We’ve covered the Quarq Qollector before. We first saw it just over a year ago at Eurobike 2015, and then our own Jayson O’Mahoney used one to live stream his progress on this summer’s Dirty Kanza. But up until now it has been pretty much unobtainable, really only being loaned out to a select few at […]

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EB16: Tufo Comtura expands road tire offering with more clinchers & more 28s

Czech made Tufo tires have been well-known for their lightweight and unique vulcanized tubular and tubular clincher construction for many years, but clinchers and wider road offerings hadn’t been one of their hallmarks. That started to change over the past several years, as they started to venture into light, affordable clinchers that they gradually have widened. […]

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EB16: Centurion Numinis & No Pogo carbon mountain bikes, even an E+ version

Although mostly exclusive to German-speaking countries, bike brand Centurion has been putting out some cutting edge and sought-after bike for road, cross & trail riding for many years. Their two newest bike lines are a pair of mountain bikes covering everything from cross country to all-mountain with two variations of each. The carbon Numinis was developed in […]

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EB16: IRC Formula Pro road tubeless tires get faster, grippier; Mibro-X MTB gets factory treatment

Virtually all of IRC’s performance tires are tubeless ready now. So, to improve, they have to look at their rubber, tread and other features and find incremental gains. For their Formula Pro road tire lineup, that meant updating their RBCC compound. The “Rice Bran Ceramic Compound” is made by taking the husk of the rice […]

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EB16: Breezer Radar Pro takes a more casual approach to gravel, adventure riding

Compared to the steel Inversion gravel road bike launched in April, the new Breezer Radar Pro Radar is more utilitarian, all around bike. It fits bigger tires, up to 29×2.1, and it gets a thirst saking five water bottle mounts. The frame is butted steel, it just doesn’t get the additional shaping of the Inversion, […]

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IB16: Smith Podium blends Koroyd, MIPS into new TT/tri helmet

The new Smith Podium TT helmet fills in their line, giving them a full aero lid for time trials and triathlon. It sticks with their Koroyd construction for protection and venting, but relies a little more heavily on EPS foam under the much more enclosed shell. Up front, two small vents let air in, then […]

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IB16: Prototype TRP Hydraulic TT Brakes puts full hydro setup in easy reach

With current TT/triathlon bar extension brake levers, the lever itself is often plugged into the end of the bar as sort of an after thought, requiring the rider to roll bar tape around the ends to add some grip. TRP thought it could be better, and now that several major manufacturers have committed to making […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Strait of Messina, Italy

Photo submitted by Paolo Magaudda, “taken this summer during my passage in the mountains in Sicily (Italy), right in front of the Stretto di Messina, at about 3000 feet (near the ‘Santuario of Dinnammare’). In the background you can see the proper ‘stretto’, the channel that links Sicily (on the left) to the Italian continent (on […]

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

SAS Music Festival Concerts, Oct 24-26, 2016

This October, middle and high school music students will be performing in Music Festival Week under the guidance of our international visiting conductors-in-residence Travis J. Cross (band), Sandra Peter (choir), and William W. Wiedrich (strings). All concerts are free and all are welcome!

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IB16: REI taps members to relaunch bicycle brand as adventure focused Co-op Cycles

REI has reworked their house cycling brand to create Co-op Cycles. They took feedback from their members (REI is a Co-op, hence the name) to get the desired new features and married them with the good stuff from Novarra. The new brand will replace Novarra and have a more aggressive lineup that’s less focused on […]

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IB16: Fuji gets way lighter in alloy for road, cyclocross; adds more disc brake drop bar options

Last summer, Fuji introduced the featherweight SL with a claimed weight safely under 700g. One of our taller, bigger testers hopped on it this past spring and loved it, too. Now, there’s an all-new SL Disc with, yep, disc brakes. Fuji knew the SL Disc was coming, so they made sure the molds could handle […]

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EB16: Canyon trickles down carbon tech for new Speedmax, Endurace & Exceed, plus a ‘new’ Neuron

While Canyon had some interesting new bike tech on show at Eurobike this year, their new DH DisConnect and disc brake road bikes were both things that we can actually buy, at least not anytime soon. But back in reality they did actually have three, maybe four new bikes that you can but right now. Taking […]

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Hope crafts custom prototype Hydraulic Crosstop levers for 3 Peaks winner Paul Oldham

For the second year in a row, Hope’s own Paul Oldham has won the UK’s grueling 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross. Dubbed the toughest and biggest cross event in the UK, the Yorkshire Dales race is known for featuring three crazy steep climbs followed by some harrowing descents on all manner of loose and treacherous terrain. So […]

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Formigli announces the new GTF carbon frame, designed for pounding out miles in comfort and style

If you’re a fan of custom, hand-made Italian bicycles you’re likely familiar with Florence’s Formigli. Bikerumor has covered Renzo Formigli and a few of his bikes before, such as their first carbon fiber frame called The One which debuted late in 2013. Since then The One has been the company’s top selling model, so I’d […]

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Meld offers custom built saddles for all shapes and sizes

Getting that perfect saddle can sometimes seem like a chore. Between all of the different brands, widths, and styles, it can be difficult to pinpoint the ideal perch for your bike. The demand for something a little more personal has helped companies like Meld step forward and offer a different take on a solution. They hope to make buying the perfect […]

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IB16: Litespeed refines road disc with new, lighter T3 Disc

After riding one for months, I can attest that the Litespeed T3 is a great bike. Not that long after turning it in to Litespeed’s new headquarters though, they’re already showing something better. In about a month, the T2 will step in as the T3’s replacement and it will be their highest performance disc road […]

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EB16: Storck Fascenario.3 slips together light & aero, plus a new alloy TIX cross bike & component updates…

German light carbon builder Storck has been growing their road bike offerings from the top for the past few years, but this year it seems that they are expanding in all directions. On the road side of things, they’ve again topped of their range with the new third generation Fascenario.3 Platinum which takes the lightweight lessons […]

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5 Tips on Maintaining Your Steam Shower

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Steam showers are pricier than your average shower, but considering all the benefits, we’re sure you’ll agree that it’s worth the investment. Bearing in mind how much the cost is, as much as possible we would want to maintain the state of our newly installed steam shower as it is. The trick is to be on top of things and not wait until the damage becomes hard to fix, and to do that, follow the tips below:

Steam Shower/ Whirlpool Bathtub DA328F3-1 59.1″x32″x87″

Weak Steam Output
After about 20 showers its good practice to clean the steam generator
Fill the tank with between 5 to 10 grams of citric acid diluted with about 1.5 liters of warm water.
Let it set for 12 hours before turning it on to heat the water. This will vaporize the citric acid.
The steam generator will have a manual drain valve. This valve should be drained approximately every 2 months. You may have to remove any large clumps by hand. Source: Bathroomz

Inspecting for Tightness of Seals and Joints
Silicone seals, water supply joints, valves, and nozzles should be checked at least once a year. If the silicone seals are loose, replace them. Sealing the doors and walls is quite easy. Nozzles, joints, and drainage systems can be tightened or repaired using the most basic plumbing skills. Source: DoItYourself

It’s Worth It to Squeegee
Water can leave behind minerals that create a whitish haze over glass doors and tile. The longer the minerals sit, the harder they are to remove. So a quick squeegee after the last shower of the day will make cleaning easier in the long run. Source: HGTV

A Natural Alternative
A mixture of baking soda and water makes a scum-fighting scrub that many experts swear by. Measurements for the mixture will vary depending on how much you need. To get started, try using a half-cup of baking soda, and then add water as needed to make a thick paste. Using a nonabrasive sponge, scrub the glass and rinse it with vinegar. Source: Houzz

Maintaining Steam
Hot, damp areas are perfect incubators for mold and mildew. After using your steam shower, open the door to dry out your bathroom, and run the exhaust fan to suck out the steam.
Every few months, flush the unit to get rid of calcium deposits. Source: Houselogic

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Perfect Bath
Phone: Toll Free 1-866-843-1641
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Welcome Autumn with an Interior Update

Just as you change the types of clothing you wear every season, it’s also best to change up your interiors. You don’t need to make drastic alterations; adding one thing or two pieces, or just changing some pieces is certainly enough to change the ambiance of a room. Let the changing of leaves and crisp breeze inspire you to do some of the tips below:

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Autumn Textures
Growing accustomed to the new season comes easy with warm cushion covers and sofa blankets. Get your indoors feeling new by updating your curtains, carpets and bed sheets with an autumn colour palette.
Choose curtain colours that showcase nature by drawing on shades of gold, burnt orange, rich browns and creamy tones. Neutrals colours and splashes of yellow can also contribute some autumn charm to your home.
Keep in mind that although it precedes winter, the autumn months have a different decorative element to winter. Remember to:
Avoid thick curtains and bed sheets that will overwhelm your interior space.
Opt for soft rugs and patterned throw cushions that will accentuate the autumn colours. Source: OneFlare

Bowls of Seasonal Fruits
A trip to the grocery store is all it takes. Load your cart up with fresh apples, pears, berries and nuts and you will have a healthy and environmentally pleasing display. Other ideas are to bring the outdoors inside. Bundle sticks and branches together and place them by the fireplace or in vases and jars.  Pine cones of all shapes and sizes can look quite lovely in large glass or ceramic bowls. Autumn decor shouldn’t have to cost too much. Source: Freshome

Candles
Der! We all know candles look great any time of year but they really come into their own and create a lovely glow when the nights are drawing in. Think more wintery, spicier fragrances rather than zesty summer scents. Source: TheInteriorsAddict

For more information on window treatments and the latest trends, contact us!

Contact:
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Vancouver, V6J 1Z9
Canada
Phone: (604) 559-1988

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Oak Knoll District – Napa Valley, California

Photo submitted by Brad Bowles, “I live in Napa, CA, and regularly ride throughout the Napa Valley right from my doorstep. We are fortunate to have great road rides and mountain trails to choose from. This photo was taken August 27th, at the intersection of Big Ranch Road and Oak Knoll Ave, in an AVA called […]

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4 Popular Types of Wood Decking

There are different kinds of decking materials, but wood decking, so far, has been the most famous due to its authenticity. You might be asking though, “which type of wood is the best?” The answer depends on what you’re looking for. There are different types of wood that vary on color, longevity, and many other factors. Here are 4 of the most popular types of wood used on decking:

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Pressure Treated Pine
Out of all the natural wood choices, pressure treated pine is the most cost-effective. It is readily available and is relatively strong and easy to work with. Pressure treated boards resist rot and cracking. An outdoor deck made from pressure treated pine will hold up for many seasons of use with the proper care and maintenance.
Be advised however, that even properly sealed pressure treated lumber can warp and splinter. If you can, select boards from older growth pine – it is more stable and will hold nails and resist twisting better than cuts from younger trees.
If you don’t like the natural look of your pressure treated pine, you can stain it to resemble other types of wood. Just remember to account for regular deep cleaning, sealing and staining when coming up with a budget for pressure treated pine. Source: Dengarden

Cedar
Considered a soft wood, cedar has been used for decking for generations. Its natural resistance to rot and insects makes it desirable, however, it might to be too soft for decking and has a tendency to splinter, according to Gordon Whittaker. It’s best used for vertical elements like the balustrade of the railing, privacy fencing or for structures like pergolas and planters. Again, the Rainforest Relief organization would argue that old-growth cedars of 100 to 250 years old, where the choicest cuts come from, are in danger of being destroyed forever. Source: HGTV

Redwood
Redwood, another premium deck wood, is easy to work with, naturally decay- and insect-resistant, and rugged enough to avoid warping, checking, and splitting. Because of its open-celled structure, redwood contains little to no pitch or resins, and maintains its natural beauty and structural integrity with easy maintenance. While redwood can be left to weather naturally, it absorbs and retains all types of finishes, making it a long-lasting wood deck choice. Source: BobVila

Ipe
A popular South American hardwood, ipe is beautiful, naturally resistant to rot, and durable. It’s also extremely hard, making installation labor-intensive. To maintain its rich appearance, ipe must be sealed every year. It can last 25 years or more.
Because it’s imported, its price can fluctuate. Reliable lumber suppliers should offer assurance that these woods are seeded or naturally renewed. To confirm that the supplier engages in sustainable practices, check in with the Forest Stewardship Council. Source: Houselogic

 

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Monday, September 26, 2016

IB16: Super light HED Raptor claws its way to the top of plus category, new No Big Deal for mid fat

If you’re looking to drop some weight on your plus build, it might be time to catch some Raptors. Known for their weight shaving skills with carbon fiber (among other materials), HED is aiming for the growing plus market with a rim that is anything but portly. Along with the new Raptor, HED was also […]

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Debunking Carpet Myths

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Carpet has been one of, if not the most, popular choice of flooring in the United States and Canada for decades now. There are a lot of advantages in using carpet over any other flooring; for example, it keeps the place warm as it can insulate the floor, it’s soft, and there are thousands of styles to choose from. However, some people are still hesitant to have their place carpeted because of some of these myths:

Myth #1: Carpet is hard to maintain – it stains and wears out very easily.

Fact:  Simple steps can extend the life of your carpet and keep it looking new.

Frequent vacuuming removes soil particles before they get below the surface of the pile, where they are far more difficult to remove. Carpet in a typical household should be thoroughly cleaned every 12 to 18 months. Hot water extraction systems provide the most effective cleaning. Professional carpet cleaners generally get the best results. Source: ShawFloors

Myth #2:  Carpet cleaning ruins the original look of carpet, so don’t clean it unless absolutely necessary.

Fact: Modern carpet cleaners, and cleaning chemicals, are completely safe to use on carpets. They are designed to firmly but gently reach down between the fibers of your carpet to clean them completely.

In fact, one of the best ways to keep your carpet looking like new is to clean it on a regular basis. When you use a cleaner on your carpets, you will be amazed at how clean and new they look, even in high-traffic areas.

It’s a good idea to test a carpet cleaner and product on an inconspicuous spot to make sure it won’t negatively affect your carpet before you clean an entire room. In most cases, you won’t have any difficulty, but this is a best practice you should adopt. Source: HSS

Myth #3: Cleaning the carpet can shrink it excessively.

Fact: Isn’t this a major problem that might damage your favorite carpet? Well, it is also a major myth that might haunt you. However, it is not extremely common and occurs only if you leave the carpet wet for a long time. So, this problem is easy to avoid if you follow the proper steps. Source: Share-Ask

Myth #4: Carpet contains formaldehyde.

Fact: Formaldehyde was first identified as a possible carcinogen in 1973. The carpet industry immediately went to work in removing all possible sources in which formaldehyde could be introduced into carpet components. The carpet industry was the first industry to proactively establish chemical emissions standards for their product and every carpet is now tested for formaldehyde emissions. More than 10 years later other industries are now being forced to adopt emission standards, similar to the voluntary testing program that the carpet industry initiated in 1992. Source: CarpetBuyersHandbook

Now that we’ve debunked these myths, give us a call when you’re ready to have your new carpet installed!

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Fall the Leaves Rhyme with Word Card Activity

The nursery rhyme, Fall the Leaves, is perfect for the Fall season. It’s not as well known as most traditional nursery rhymes, but it is a traditional English rhyme for children, and I like to include it with the nursery rhymes we learn in my Pre-K class.

Fall the Leaves: Nursery Rhyme Card Game

This set of picture-word cards can be used to introduce vocabulary to children, but it can also be used in a word game. Play this game during large group or small group. You can also find a set of cards for the rhymes “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and “Hey Diddle Diddle” and others on the Nursery Rhyme page.

How to use the cards:

Print and cut apart the cards. If you use this as a small group activity, each child in the group should have a set of cards to use. First, call out the words for each card and have the children hold up each card (this familiarizes them with the cards). To play the game, slowly recite the nursery rhyme (you may want to pause at the key words). Each time the children hear one of the key words, each child should hold up that card. Repeat the game as many times as the children are interested. When we play this game in my classroom, I have my own set of cards to use along with the children to help cue them when to hold up a card. Then, after they have seen me model the game a few times, I let them do it on their own.

Fall the Leaves: Nursery Rhyme Card Game

Download the Word Card Game

“Fall the Leaves” Word Game

Note: This is a free printable, just click to download.

Find more activities for Fall at these links:

Fall Art Center Ideas

Fall Block Center Ideas

Fall Math Pocket Chart

Fall Picture Word Cards

Fall Leaf Sand Art

Fall Leaf Stained Glass Art

More Fall Resources:

Fall Math Story Problem Pocket Charts

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IB16: Alto Cycling takes their ultra smooth hubs to the dirt

Alto Cycling’s moved quickly to take their year-and-a-half old hub technology and move it over to a disc brake design, first for road and cyclocross, now for mountain bikes. And it’s not just their hub technology that makes them unique, they’re among the (if not the) only ones to use EPS molding to create their […]

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XShifter brings wireless electronic shifting to any bike, any derailleur

What if you could turn your current bike into one with wireless electronic shifting without having to change any of your drivetrain parts or derailleurs? That’s what inventor Paul Gallagher asked. “It was one of those crazy ideas. I wanted to put wireless shifting on my mountain bike, but it wasn’t available. So I made […]

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IB16: The hits can keep on coming with multi impact Kali MacDuff helmet

Your bicycle helmet is an incredible piece of engineering. These days helmets are lighter, stronger, and getting safer all the time. But they have one big drawback. The majority of bicycle helmets are single impact. That means as soon as you take a hit to the helmet you should throw away the helmet and get a […]

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Brooks continues 150th anniversary Dashing Bikes project with Condor, Schindelhauer, Tokyo Bike, Achielle & more…

This spring we saw the first of Brooks’ 150th anniversary collaborations with the UK’s own Brompton, German consumer direct Canyon, Skeppshult of Sweden, and the touring aficionados of Tout Terrain. Each of the bikes is produced in limited numbers and sold around the world. The single theme to link them all together (other than the drive to make a […]

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IB16: Ergon fixes your feet, brings enduro packs back to USA & makes grips grippier

Now that they’ve got your hands and butt covered with their various grips and saddles, Ergon has turned to your feet. The new Ergon IP3 insoles borrow technology and expertise from Solestar, but manage to bring the price down quite a bit without diluting the benefits. Solestar’s design creates a triangle of support under the […]

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EB16: Canyon unmasks disc brake Ultimate CF SLX Disc & Aeroad CF SLX Disc

Sure they were some of the worst kept secrets of the year, but Canyon has now officially admitted that the disc brake versions of their Pro Tour racing road bikes are a real thing. We first got a look at the Ultimate CF SLX Disc several years back at Eurobike when Canyon was showing it as […]

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Updates on the reset-on-the-fly BikeYoke Revive dropper seatpost

We got a preview of BikeYoke’s innovative solution to the hydraulic issues that plague a big portion of the dropper seatpost crowd when they introduced their new Revive post design just before Eurobike. Its reset valve built-in to the head makes it fast and simple to get the air out of the hydraulic cylinder that tends […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Sandia Mountains sunflowers south of Santa Fe, NM

Southwest reader Jeffrey Fleming sent in this pic from riding his GT out along La Madera Road on the back of the Sandia Mountains and looking back north towards Santa Fe. As he puts it, “late summer in New Mexico can only mean one thing – Sunflowers!” He tells us it’s always “a great time to ride […]

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Sunday, September 25, 2016

IB16: Push Industries bounces improved rebound control, slicker surfaces onto ElevenSix coil shock

Last year Push Industries simply updated the fit charts and added compatibility for the Santa Cruz Bronson. This year, they updated the shock itself with a slicker coating inside and out and improved oil flow through the rebound circuit. The new Push ElevenSix Micro-XD uses a new Micro-XD hard coating on the reservoir and main […]

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EB16: Norco releases a Torrent of plus bikes for young and old, teases new enduro & all mountain bikes

Starting at Crankworx and progressing through Interbike, Norco had a lot to show. Feeding off the influx of plus size additions, Norco has expanded their mid-fat line up to include hard tails, full suspension, and even kids’ bikes. As if that wasn’t enough, they’ve also started to tease a new enduro platform that sounds like […]

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Week in Review: Interbike kicks off, new Orbea Orca, GoPro drone & more

Our Eurobike coverage is still pouring online, with tons of new bikes and gear, and Interbike is wrapped…well, the event anyway. The coverage from Vegas is just getting up to speed with lots (LOTS!!!) more to come. We heard plenty of folks saying there wasn’t much to see there, but we managed to find quite […]

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

IB16: Eddy Merckx debuts Aramid reinforced Strasbourg 71 gravel bike, adds carbon disc Sallanches 64 road racer

The Strasbourg 71 gravel road bike debuted in summer 2015, and we’ve reviewed it here. Now, there’s an all-new Aramid reinforced carbon fiber model with additional bottle mounts and very clean stealth fender and rack mounts. Inside the frame are carbon fiber tubes to guide the cables, giving you quick and easy changes should things get […]

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IB16: Industry Nine booking orders for new Matchstix multi tool thru axles, adds Enduro S, Big Rig 275, new All Road, more

Stealth multi tool development is heating up. For years, tools have been stuffed into the pockets of hydration packs, jerseys, and shorts, but if you have to take it with you, why not let the bike do the work? That concept has given rise to storage pods built into frames, tools built into bar ends, and even chain […]

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IB16: Clement intros tough, affordable tubeless ready alloy gravel wheels, more tubeless tires

If you make tires, they need something to mount to, so Clement’s come up with the Ushuaia. Like their tires, it’s named after a city, this one being the southernmost city in the world. Ushuaia is the capital of Terra del Fuego, Argentina, and borders the Martial mountain range. The wheels are thoroughly modern, yet […]

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IB16: Kuat Envy hitch-mount tray racks get blacked out, plus new budget option

Kuat’s flagship NV 2.0 hitch mount, tray style bike rack was updated earlier this year to accommodate larger tires and improve ease of use. Now, it gets a second paint option called Metallic Black. Price is the same as the original glossy gray and orange, coming in at $629 for the 2-bike rack and $429 […]

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IB16: STAC Zero cycling trainer provides 2000 watts resistance without touching your bike

The STAC Zero indoor cycling trainer brings three very unique features to market. The most eye catching is the resistance mechanism, which doesn’t touch your wheel. Or your tire. Or require wheel removal, as on direct-drive trainers. Instead, it uses two banks of magnets to create resistance on your alloy rims. That means no moving parts, […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Colle dell’Agnello – Italy

Photo submitted by Luca from Torino, “Yesterday I had to visit a customer in Val Varaita, Italy. I knew that during the night there was the first snowfall of the year, but the road to Colle dell’Agnello was open. So I thought it was worth to climb from Pontechianale and have a look up there. In the picture […]

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Friday, September 23, 2016

IB16: NDVR unfolds U.S.-made Bravo titanium travel mountain bike

Following in the footsteps of their debut Alpha road bike, the new NDVR Bravo mountain bike also gets the Ritchey Breakaway folding system incorporated into a made-in-the-USA titanium frame. The Bravo is a 27.5+ that can fit up to a 3.5″ tire (it’s shown here with a 2.8). They kept it at 27.5 so that […]

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3 Tips for Cleaning Bathroom Grout

Content originally published and Shared from http://perfectbath.com

Do you need to clean the grout in your bathroom? It doesn’t have to be complicated with these helpful cleaning tips!

Image Source: Flickr

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Below are 3 tips for cleaning bathroom grout:

Steam Cleaners
Steam cleaners can be an effective and environmentally-friendly method of cleaning grout—or for that matter, many other surfaces around the house. Bissell, Oreck, Ladybug and Hoover all make steam cleaners for residential use. To keep your grout clean and stain-free, it’s a good idea to spray it with vinegar and wipe it down once a week. You can also wipe grout with alcohol to keep mold and mildew at bay. In any case, just a few spritzes and wipes a week can save you a lot of time and effort cleaning, preserving the attractive appearance of your home in the process. Source:  BobVila

Vinegar and Baking Soda
Fill your spray bottle with a 1:1 solution of vinegar and water and spray the work area generously. Let the solution sit for about five minutes, then follow up with a grout brush or a scrub brush. If you don’t have one of these, a toothbrush works in a pinch. Rinse with warm water.
In a small bowl, make a paste with baking soda and water. Dip your toothbrush or grout brush in the paste and work it into the grout. Spray the area with your vinegar + water solution. The vinegar will cause the baking soda to bubble up and will start to work away that nasty soap scum. Use your brush and get all the way into the grout lines to remove buildup. Rinse with warm water. Source: ApartmentTherapy

Commercial Grout Cleaner
Try oxygen bleach products. This is another name for sodium percarbonate, which is a compound made of hydrogen peroxide and soda crystals. Brand-name products include Clorox, OxiClean, Oxi Magic, and Bio Kleen. Mix the product with water as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Apply to the affected area and let it sit for up to an hour before scrubbing and rinsing.

  • Be sure to use these products in a well-ventilated area, and avoid contact with your skin. Always wear gloves to use these products.
  • Always spot test commercial products in a small area on your grout to make sure the product won’t discolor, erode, or damage your grout. Don’t use any sort of bleach product on colored grout.

Use a commercial grout cleaner and whitener. There are many cleaners out there that are designed specifically for grout, and most of them can be purchased at hardware stores. Be sure to always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use, and follow all the safety precautions. Commercial grout cleaners include:

  • Zep
  • Goo Gone Grout
  • Outrageous
  • Tilex Tile and Grout

Beware of chemical combinations. In case you find one chemical hasn’t worked and you want to try another, be sure to wash the area and wait a couple days before trying something new. Just like hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can combine to form peracetic acid, so too can commercial cleansers mix to form poisonous gasses, caustic liquids, and noxious fumes. Source: wikiHow

Cleaning grout isn’t just about the type of tile cleaner you use – it’s also about the methods you employ for getting the stains out.  We hope these tips will help you out with your grout cleaning needs!

Contact:
Perfect Bath
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Friday Roundup: Cycling Odds & Ends

Celebrate 20 years of L’Eroica on the now iconci Strade Bianche – Back in 1997 the Strade Bianche pro race was still ten years away, but the founder Giancarlo Brocci and a bunch of loyal retrogrouches wanted to preserve the iconic white gravel Tuscan roads. Honoring a cycling era that shaped decades or Italian culture and has now […]

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EB16: Koga Colmaro endurance & gravel prototypes, plus Beachracer updated as X-Over adventure ride

Dutch bike builder Koga probably first caught our attention a few years back when they debuted their drop bar Beachracer. While a fat tire road/cross bike with a 1x road drivetrain for tackling some unique off-road racing might have sounded a bit crazy then (yes, beach racing in Holland is still pretty weird), now that description […]

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Everyone's Invited to the Welcome BBQ!

On Saturday, October 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. please bring your picnic blanket and plan to have fun meeting new and old friends. Free coupons for one meal portion, one drink, and one dessert are available for students who attend SAS and their parents/guardians. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. Only cash will be accepted. Don't miss the fun, games, and inflatables! This event will take place on the north field behind the high school stadium. Click title to RSVP

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PTA Store Closure Notice

The PTA store will be closed starting with the elementary school parent-teacher conferencesThursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 and will continue throughout the week of fall break. Regular store hours will resume starting Monday, October 17. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and correspond with regular school days.

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Living in Singapore Talk

Navigating a new home can be tricky. How do you find a good doctor? What's that holiday they're celebrating? Where are the best places for family leisure and sport? All of these questions and more can leave your head spinning. Luckily for you, the American Association of Singapore will host the Living in Singapore talk on Wednesday, September 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Tanglin Club, located at 5 Stevens Road, 257814 to help answer these questions and more. Click title to register

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SAS Communications New Family Coffee

Please save the date! The PTA welcome committee invites new families for an SAS communications overview on Wednesday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please look for more details in the weekly SAS eNews.

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Family Photo Day

The PTA is pleased to announce the return of our family photo day. We have partnered with Pret-a-Portrait, our school photographers, to offer individual, sibling, and family portrait sessions on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room I311 in the elementary school. Click title to sign up

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Join Us at a Facilities Master Plan Town Hall

Please join us at a facilities town hall tomorrow evening to learn more about the SAS facilities master planning efforts, our adopted design principles, next steps in our journey, and how our facilities master plan will impact learning spaces in the years ahead.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala Fundraiser 2016

Join our community at the Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala Fundraiser 2016 dinner on November 12th, 2016! A limited number of discounted tickets are available on a first come first served basis. Contact Ms Norsiah Yahya at +65 8620 2018 or norsiah.yahya@rmhc.org.sg, or Ms Vandita Yadav at vanditagarg@yahoo.com.

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Scapin rolls out light, aero Kalibra Disc road bike

Italian bike maker Scapin is back on the road with an all new bike – the Kalibra Disc. The first disc brake road bike for the brand, the Kalibra Disc ha its unveiling in Verona this past week, where it won a design award at the CosmoBike show. The bike combines a mixture of streamlined, aero inspired design with some […]

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EB16: Ritchey Logic pops up WCS Trail Dropper post, flared VentureMax bar, tires, saddles & more…

Ritchey recently showed us a few new and updated bikes for tackling gravel roads and adventure riding, but on top of their frames they’re also continuing to roll out a slew of new components. Often some of the most affordable and solidly performing gear out there, we’re really interested to try out their new mountain […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Jekyll & Hyde Trail – Park City, Utah

Photo submitted by Quin Bingham, “Fall is in full affect right now and the colors are on point here in northern Utah.” We 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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Thursday, September 22, 2016

IB16: Bell Stratus brings top level aesthetics to more affordable road helmets

Remember the Bell Zephyr that debuted a couple weeks ago? You know, the first helmet to integrate the MIPS rotational impact mitigation into the retention mech for a better fit? Now they’ve taken that same mold and created the Stratus, which looks virtually identical but steps down the features slightly to shave about a hundred […]

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EB16: Merida hit two extremes with new One-Sixty enduro bike & Reacto Track velodrome racer

From the ground up totally new, Merida has redesigned their 160mm travel enduro bike. The new One-Sixty gets its first carbon main triangle to bring frame weight down under 2.5kg. With short 430mm chainstays, long 445mm reach, and slack 65.3° head angle, the new One-Sixty is looks ready to drop-in on the most technical mountain tracks. At the […]

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IB16: Pioneer adds power to Campagnolo, FSA road & Shimano MTB cranks, testing sensors everywhere else…including you

Pioneer will have the first aftermarket power meter for the new Shimano R9100 crankset. It’s coming in November in dual leg or single sided options, offered both as the complete package with new cranks or as the aftermarket add-on kit. Pricing is $1,499 for the complete crankset with dual power, or $629 for just the […]

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Storck reshapes full-suspension 27.5 Adrenic G1 trail bike, adds lighter Platinum model & more

Debuted as a production bike back at Eurobike in 2014, Storck’s Adrenic trail bike was their first full-suspension move away from the light XC-racing mountain bikes they had built to that point. With 120mm of rear wheel travel and a unique looking four-bar suspension layout, the bike stood out in their light carbon catalog as […]

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EB16: Casco finalizes well-vented Full Air RCC helmet, plus reworks affordable Activ 2 lid

Last autumn we took a look at the prototype of German helmet maker Casco’s new Full Air helmet that takes aimed to see how they could boost ventilation in a helmet and ended up rethinking a bit how they draw air in and across the head. The resulting Full Air RCC helmet is now available […]

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Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Makena Beach, Maui Hawaii

Photo submitted by Chris, “I was on vacation on Maui. Just a mello ride along Makena Beach and stopped for the pic. A Beautiful calm morning. Bike is a Pinarello Dogma F8.” We love to see your photos and would like to show them to the world here on the Pic Of The Day. Send […]

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

IB16: Wolf Tooth Components glides in with ReMote Dropper lever, GC 49T and WolfCage adapters, Valais 25 bag mount, more

On their own, Wolf Tooth Components seems to be a powerhouse when it comes to new products and ideas. But add in the design chops of Marc Basiliere from Lindarets, and the two groups are sure to come up with innovative products – like their new ReMote dropper lever. Rather than use the typical hinged […]

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IB16: Thomson adds alloy road, ‘cross & adventure handlebars, carbon seatpost & updating dropper post

Thomson’s been in the handlebar business for a few years now, we’ve reviewed both mountain bike and drop bar versions and liked them. These new alloy handlebars will be available in three versions – road, with a flattened wing shape on the tops; cyclocross with the 31.8 clamp diameter extending all the way out to […]

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PTA Store Closure Notice

The PTA store will be closed starting with the elementary school parent-teacher conferencesThursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 and will continue throughout the week of fall break. Regular store hours will resume starting Monday, October 17. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and correspond with regular school days.

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Living in Singapore Talk

Navigating a new home can be tricky. How do you find a good doctor? What's that holiday they're celebrating? Where are the best places for family leisure and sport? All of these questions and more can leave your head spinning. Luckily for you, the American Association of Singapore will host the Living in Singapore talk on Wednesday, September 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Tanglin Club, located at 5 Stevens Road, 257814 to help answer these questions and more. Click title to register

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SAS Communications New Family Coffee

Please save the date! The PTA welcome committee invites new families for an SAS communications overview on Wednesday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please look for more details in the weekly SAS eNews.

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Family Photo Day

The PTA is pleased to announce the return of our family photo day. We have partnered with Pret-a-Portrait, our school photographers, to offer individual, sibling, and family portrait sessions on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room I311 in the elementary school. Click title to sign up

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Everyone's Invited to the Welcome BBQ!

On Saturday, October 1 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. please bring your picnic blanket and plan to have fun meeting new and old friends. Free coupons for one meal portion, one drink, and one dessert are available for students who attend SAS and their parents/guardians. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. Only cash will be accepted. Don't miss the fun, games, and inflatables! This event will take place on the north field behind the high school stadium. Click title to RSVP

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IB16: Moots Routt RSL gets you on the gravel faster

The all-new Moots Routt RSL takes their somewhat more casual Routt 45 gravel bike and gives it a racier geometry and lighter frame. This slots it in between the Baxter monster cross bike that launched just a couple weeks ago and the updated Psychlo-X cyclocross bikes. The RSL version becomes the fourth category to get […]

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Belpark by Intracorp – Stunning West Side Collection Pre-Construction Homes

 

Naturally Beautiful
Introducing Belpark, the newest addition to Intracorp’s prestigious West Side Collection. Set along the lush, tree-lined neighbourhood of West 59th Avenue, this intimate enclave of thoughtfully-designed residences offers spacious floor plans and “Westside” luxury finishes. With extended views of the surrounding 133 acres of green space, be it Langara Golf Course to the north or Winona Park to the south, you’ll appreciate Belpark’s urban tranquility.

 

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Terrace House – Coal Harbour

The world’s tallest timber frame hybrid building is coming to the exclusive Coal Harbour area!  At 19 stories high, it will undoubtedly be a new Vancouver landmark of luxury and art!  Featuring only 20 residential units, this famous Japanese architect (Shigeru Ban) designed building will allow each home will have its own outdoor space.  First 12 floors will be constructed of concrete, while the triangular top portion will be constructed by locally sourced timber.  The future of luxury living has arrived!

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Cambie & King Edward – Cambie Corridor

The luxurious  Cambie & King Edward brings you an exclusive 6 storey concrete building with 4 two-storey townhomes and 61 one to four bedroom condos.  Footsteps away from the Canada Line station across the street, owners can enjoy easy access to downtown or Richmond with a short ride.

Floorplans are available and prices will be announced very soon.  Register and be informed of any upcoming news as soon as they are released.

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IB16: Kask swings into view with highly adjustable, portable KOO sunglasses

Thanks to a little trademark issue, Kask’s first line extension will come under the Koo brand name. Designed to fit particularly well with their helmets, the sunglasses stand on their own thanks to several innovative features that make them very versatile and very user friendly. The arms are angle adjustable, giving you three positions that […]

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Sneak Peek: Orbea hits the road less traveled with new Terra gravel & cross bike

While we had the chance to visit and ride the new Orcas & Avant in the hills around Orbea’s Basque home base, we also got a sneak peek at the new gravel bike that the company has been working on for some time. Dubbed the Terra, it is the culmination of few years of development […]

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