#Hayes Bicycle

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Hayes: Tradicional marca de freios a disco no mundo chega ao Brasil

Hayes Bicycle Components, representada no Brasil, oferece freios a disco hidráulicos de alta tecnologia para bicicletas no país.

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Books that Celebrate Play

Let’s Go Puddling!, by Emma Perry/Illustrated by Claire Alexander, (Apr. 2023, Candlewick Press), $17.99, ISBN: 9781536228496 Ages 2-6 Who says “rain, rain, go away?” Not these three families! A group of toddlers and their families delight in a rainy day playdate in this delightful story written in verse. Three families living in the same apartment complex get their littles dressed for fun and…

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Letters From Watson Liveblog - Oct. 27

The Priory School, Part 3 of 4

This got a laugh out of me. Good on Hayes, it's rare to see Holmes be the victim of a sarcastic remark.

Ah, so that's why there were no signs of bicycles or people, they were on horses! I'm right there with Holmes, that should have been more obvious. So that means Heidegger saw little Lord Saltire either riding with someone or alongside them, which would also explain the fact no other bicycles were missing. Does this mean Heidegger was actually killed by a horse?

A lot of characters in these stories have done this before, get really angry and then force themselves to calm down. But I don't think I've ever actually seen someone do this in real life, so all I can imagine is someone standing for a moment grunting and vibrating their face into a smile.

The secretary did it! Or at least he knows something. I'm guessing he plotted with Hayes to kidnap little Lord Saltire, have Hayes "find" him to get the reward money, and then they can split it with each other.

Nevermind! Apparently the Duke did it! And here I was thinking he was such a great person (relative to others)!

It's been a while since one of these stories has really surprised me. Usually I can parse out who did it based on the tropes used and such, but I never suspected the Duke one bit. I'm really curious as to why he would though. I can't really see any benefit. He doesn't seem to enjoy the attention it's gotten him. Unless he really wants to discredit Dr. Huxtable's school or something, I don't know.

Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4

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You cruise, you lose - a liveblog

OHHHH IRIS STARTED WAAAAY BACK

OH MY GOD THERE ARE MULTIPLE EPISODES OF THESE GUYS.

NEW BLORBOS???? I HAVENT EVEN STARTED YET BUT IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS

A DISGRACED FORMER POKITICIAN WITH DEEP REGREEEEEEEEEEEHEHEHEHEHEEHEHEH

WHERE IS THIS DRAWING OF HIM????? I NEED IT? OH MY GOD

what IS Kevin cats—HOUDINI?????

"he/him but he doesn't give a shit" is one of my favorite pronoun sets tbh

CAEDWYNS VOICE

The fucking jetskis. The fucking immediate joker. IRIS IS BAZED ON A FUCKING POODLE MOTH THOSE SRE SOME OF THE BEST TYPES OF MOTHS? we love people with an awkward past also.

AND HE JUST POKES THE TAR WITH HIS SWORD

What DOES asce look like...

ASCE IS FUCKING TWEEEEELVE????????

Oh shit I love him. I love him with my whole heart. What a fucking mess. I dont know what happening rn I just know it's fucking hilarious.

Okay but amorphous mound of tar is so gender.

Running ACROSS the tar?? 👀👀

"do you wanna do anything else on the ship?" "Just mourn. Regret." KKFFDSGJLJJFSSJKFDJ

ASCE HAS 3 AGILITY AND 4 PINACHE??? Holy fuck.

"caedwyn just sort of watches him go" the mental image is KILLING me

"and one last question, if there is a taragon, do they smell particularly fresh and herbal?"

"which wolf is funnier?" Is a question it is sooooo dangerous and yet I'm tempted to live by it.

ILA said "fire 😏 arms?" Jddkhdyk

"they're fine but the deck IS on fire" HDKDVSKDVDJ GOD.

Iris on a fucking rollercoaster rn CKSGSKSGSK YALL NEED TO STOP MAKING THE JOKES I MAKE

This eye thing is very cool.

"emerging from the bridge is a very tall man who also happens to be a skeleton with two legs"

"okay I am startled by this" HELP but also IGNACIO?????

I regret nothing about the order in which I've listened to this podcast I accidentally found the best way to do it

I ONLY JUST REALIZE WHY THE AORLD IS CALLED BICYCLE.

Instead of "we hid all the children" I heard "we hit all the children" and I got a good 3 second I was like damn???? Was that necessary????

"I would also accept presence persuasion" "OOOH uhh...no one respects me" GOD

I love that caedwyn is the party's "let's make MORE problems" pc

And tbh I might play space kings.......I've been looking for a system

HFODGDIHDN ASCE HAS BEEN ADOPTED

This episode has allllll the jokers

THE CHILDREN FUCKING VANISH?????

s.k.u.l.l.s......ANTI SUITS LMAOOO ITS THE SCIENCE KIDS AGAIN

Iris just nerding out with this child is SO funny

[Iris is 57]

ALBERTXANDER

Iris said "you're having an 'existential crisis' let me SHOW you existential crisis"

THE ABSOLUTE GYNAMISTICS HAPPENING IN MY MOUTH RN TO NOT CHOKE ON DINNER BECAUSE OF "I WOULD LIKE TO WHIP A FULL BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE AT HIS HEAD"

Okay this is a meme and ik Alex is a child but at no Successes I immediately started imagining "I'm a fucking whore, you idiot"

ASCE IS ALLERGIC TO MAGIC???? BESTIE YOU ASS NEEDS SOME ZYRTEC

Asce is trying SO hard to stay twelve

CAEDWYN FUCKING HAYES CHILDREN IM FUCKING DEAD.

"if you see a wall, no you don't, you have a sword" NCKSGSKDVSK????

HOLY SHIT ELEVEN SUCCESSES????

This episode was ducking perfection. I don't regret doing the quiet year series first but fuck I still wish I got to it sooner it was so good

[the-lady-general]

Majayjor Hayes and his boys and girls just showed GOD they're so competent and unbitchy I want to feed them the good crayons. Ensign, how did you turn from the most prudish and demure crewmember to the ship's bicycle? Because the macos *read* and *listen* and they don't *posture*. Rip to the crew but I don't even need quarters on the NX-01.

[sociologyonthemove]

Connecting and Isolating: The Dual Role of Mobile Technology and IoT in Urban Life by Xinyu Lu

At four in the afternoon, I began my leisurely stroll in front of John Lewis along The Hayes. The sunlight, gentle and generous, spilled across the ancient street, paving a golden path that seemed to beckon me to explore the city. In my hand, the smartphone appeared as a key to the city's secrets; I activated it to check the time, then summoned the map app to review the locations and operating hours of various shops before turning off the screen. As I lifted my gaze, I found myself locking eyes with an Uber Eats delivery rider. He had parked his bicycle securely against the exterior of the Cardiff Central Library, his head bowed as he deftly navigated his smartphone. His focus was intense, perhaps confirming the next route on his navigation or checking the details of an order. After about two minutes, having gathered all the necessary information, he swiftly mounted his bicycle and rode off into the city's clamour, continuing his delivery journey.

I have settled in this city for over two years now, gradually becoming a devoted user of food delivery platforms, often opting for this convenience to save on travel time or to avoid the complexity of cooking. In this digital world, a plethora of dining options and enticing discounts are merely a tap away. As noted by Chen(et al. 2022), for those whose time is a costly commodity, opting for food delivery can eliminate the inefficiencies of waiting in restaurants, allowing them to devote their precious moments to more productive pursuits. Food delivery has become a microcosm of the city’s relentless pace. Ledford (2007) points out that as the city expands, innovation must accelerate to sustain population growth, necessitating that urban dwellers quicken the rhythm of their daily lives to accomplish more. Yet, amidst this swift flow, I have also witnessed moments of slow living. At the entrance of a bar, two middle-aged women wearing sunglasses bask in the gentle evening sun, occasionally leaning in to catch each other's whispers against the clamour of the busy streets, as if pushing the surrounding noise away, pausing time in that very moment. Their contented smiles seem to convey a message, echoing Parkins (2004, cited in Shang et al. 2020), that ‘slow’ becomes an answer to ‘fast’, transforming into a longing for meaningful moments. In this corner of the city, various paces of life intricately weave together in the same fabric of time.

I stride through the crowd, brushing past a kaleidoscope of passersby, merging and parting in the same breath. A girl with headphones lightly presses her phone against her cheek, smiling as she speaks. Meanwhile, a young man with large strides, his ears enveloped in music from over-ear headphones, hurries across the intersection, a messenger bag slung across his back. Coming towards me, a mother and her son catch my eye: the boy clutches his phone, maintaining a distance from his mother who is anxiously engaged in a phone call. Realizing the gap, the mother tries to bridge it, gently tugging at the boy's shoulder. This scene stirs a deep sense of loneliness within me, as if the city's air is threaded with invisible lines weaving through the crowd, connecting distant souls while simultaneously isolating those side by side. On this street, we speak into the unseen microphones of our phones as if whispering to ourselves. We share intimacies with the air, seemingly indifferent to who might hear our voices or the intricacies of our surroundings (Turkle 2017 p.16). The web of network signals has enveloped the entire world, and standing on the fringes of this city, I ponder whether the entanglement of technology brings us closer together or pulls us further apart.

Since 1882, the Duck of Wellington pub has stood within a landmark red-brick edifice. As a stranger in these parts, I often capture these region-specific scenes on my phone, sharing this distant charm with loved ones who have never left home. At the entrance, I notice a couple capturing memories with a selfie in front of the pub. In my interactions with this city, mobile devices act as invisible extensions of my body, expanding my sensory boundaries and swiftly bridging geographical divides through the magic of communication technology, facilitating an instantaneous sharing. Photographs become precious memory cues that awaken and preserve our experiences (Henkel 2014 p. 396, cited in Deocampo & Hudson, 2003; Hudson & Fivush, 1991; Koutstaal, Schacter, Johnson, Angell, & Gross, 1998; Koutstaal, Schacter, Johnson, & Galluccio, 1999; Schacter, Koutstaal, Johnson, Gross, & Angell, 1997; St. Jacques & Schacter, 2013). The calls of seagulls and pigeons intertwine in the air, blending with the wafting aromas from the restaurants and pubs along the street. The scents of coffee, fresh Vietnamese noodles, the malty fragrance of bread, and the rich cheese of pizzas weave together in the air, creating a sensory tapestry that no camera can capture.

As I wandered into the Market, threading through its narrow passageways, I took a deep breath, seeking respite from the pungent fish scent wafting from the entrance. My eyes then caught the hanging signs above the shops, especially one named "The Flower Chapter," its sign adorned with Instagram and Facebook handles, alongside a phone number and a website link. Rounding the corner of this shop, I came upon a closed storefront, yet three flyers left on a table still offered a way to connect, providing social media contacts and other methods of communication. This piqued my curiosity about the shop and showed me how to reach out to them.

As the day’s commerce wound down, the rich aromas of food slowly dissipated, and the bustling sounds of trade softened. The shops seemed to fold into themselves, transforming into mere business cards, becoming threads weaving through the digital realm, continuously spreading in a parallel universe of information. Social media has utterly transformed how businesses connect with the market and society, opening a new world filled with possibilities and challenges. Indeed, social media has become an indispensable part of the modern network of relationships (Aral et al. 2013 p. 3). Passing by "Kreme of Cardiff," the sign indicating temporary closure still hung in its place, the shop veiled under a grey cloak of silence amidst the noisy marketplace. Regrettably, apart from the sign of temporary closure, I found no further information.

Around five in the afternoon, as I crossed Trinity Street and approached the junction of St John Street and Working Street, a slightly panicked shopkeeper stood at the threshold of a small goods store, peering anxiously outward. Through the glass, I could see the darkness inside; the lights had all gone out. As the shopkeeper turned back into the gloomy interior, his voice faintly echoed through the dim space, "Our cash register system has stopped working, we cannot proceed with checkouts, but feel free to continue browsing." With the power outage severing the lifelines of communication technology and internet-supported services, the craft store was thrust into a sudden stillness. Though some shops were still able to manually record transactions and accept cash, this did little to soothe my panic. During my years in Britain, I had scarcely carried cash, relying mostly on smartphone payments and credit cards. As technology advanced at a breathtaking pace, even my grandparents had started using QR codes to trade vegetables at village markets in China. The efficiency of market transactions relies heavily on the fluidity of payment systems (Blommestein and Summers 1994 p. 15). Now, with the payment systems halted, the economic activity of most shops was frozen. The once bustling commercial street resembled a guitar whose strings had snapped mid-play, plunging into silence. On both sides of the street, shop workers popped their heads out, eager to grasp what had happened.

This sudden blackout shattered my usual expectations of urban order as I stood at a crossroads near the castle, gazing at the traffic lights that had ceased their blinking guidance. Vehicles moved cautiously, inching forward, while I, without the guidance of light, anxiously navigated through the slowly moving stream of cars. As technology evolved, traffic control at intersections became increasingly flexible. The Internet of Things plays a crucial role in the fabric of smart cities, where communication and collaboration between vehicles introduce innovative technologies and applications to the intelligent traffic systems (Ni et al. 2017 p. 339). The smart city, like an invisible breeze, only truly made its presence felt when everything came to a standstill due to the outage. I relished this convenience and had grown accustomed to this new order, yet the sudden power failure stirred ripples through my complacency. Behind the routine operation of the traffic system, numerous devices continuously gather data to support all this, applying the information in various ways to manage the city—predicting traffic congestion, adjusting traffic lights, or optimizing traffic flow (Fernández-Ares 2017 p. 164). Nearby, a bus stop sign was submerged in darkness, as if forgotten by time, yet the transit app on my phone still displayed precise synchrony, providing me with a sense of order and safety. In this moment of pause, the city's arteries were revealed, subtly and profoundly linking technology with daily life.

Crossing the shadows of an ancient castle, I entered the verdant fringes of Bute Park. In the soft glow of the setting sun, layers of trees cast dancing shadows upon the path, stirred by a gentle breeze. The park's gate stood as a portal to a secret realm, where time seemed to slow its pace and ushered me into another dimension. On the grass, people gathered or dispersed, basking in the warm sunlight and the freshness of the air. A lively black dog frolicked freely along the path, joyously chasing a ball tossed by its golden retriever's owner—a lady with a gentle smile, watching the dogs play with tender eyes. Beside her, the black dog's owner, engrossed in his phone, suddenly realized his pet had fallen behind and turned to call it back. Near a grand tree, pedestrians paused, raising their phones to capture the agile squirrels leaping between branches. Nearby, a young woman shared the moment's beauty through a video call on her phone. Signs of CCTV were ubiquitous along the street, reminding me of the invisible net of surveillance covering every corner of the city. Facing personal cameras, I truly felt the reality of being watched and a longing for privacy. The surveillance system, a subtle presence woven into the urban fabric, transfers real-time or recorded video data across various devices (Troisi et al., 2022, p. 74). Vast data and artificial intelligence algorithms actively track and analyse emergencies, disasters, or criminal activities, providing essential information and resources for response (Troisi et al., 2022, p. 78). This granted me, once a solitary wanderer on the darkened streets at night, a profound sense of security; the presence of surveillance systems served as a deterrent to criminal activities.

Stepping out of the embrace of Bute Park, I soon found myself approaching the Glamorgan Building. In contrast to the bustling city centre, the surroundings of the academic structures were bathed in the tranquillity of the evening, where even during peak commuting hours, a serene hush prevailed. This quietude drew my attention to the subtle sounds around me—the gentle scrape of bicycle tires against the pavement, the whisper of clothing rustling in the breeze. Traveling along College Road to reach Park Place, the atmosphere shifted noticeably. Here, the streets thrummed with the vibrant energy of academic life, teeming with students navigating their way through the clustered array of colleges. Back in my first year, I relied on Google Maps to decipher the scattered layout of these institutions and to chart the most efficient paths for my daily commutes. Across from the Main Building, inside a Greggs store, several patrons—mostly students—were nestled in corners, their fingers dancing across laptop keyboards, seamlessly blending nourishment with study or work. The use of information and communication technology has transcended traditional boundaries of when and where work is conducted, expanding both time and spatial dimensions (Towers et al. 2006, p.593). Mobile devices enable us to interact with various locales across vastly different realities (Towers et al. 2006, p.597). They effectively dissolve the barriers of workspaces and introduce fluidity into urban rhythms and spaces. This expansion has ushered the challenges of balancing work and life into the public consciousness, redefining how we engage with our urban environment.

Methodological Note

Walking has become my unique way to explore the city, as I weave through its bustling streets, perceiving the world in a state of contemplative silence. Drawing upon what Mills (1959) termed the "sociological imagination," I link my personal experiences of meandering through urban landscapes with broader societal phenomena (Rose, 2020, p. 215). In this paper, I narrate an integration of observation and personal introspection, exploring how mobile devices and the Internet of Things invisibly weave into the fabric of urban living. This inquiry not only addresses how efficiency and connectivity shape the frenetic pace of city life but also examines the dual impact of digital connectivity on enhancing interpersonal closeness and protecting personal privacy. Springgay (2018, p. 4) outlines four central themes of walking research: place, sensory inquiry, embodied experience, and rhythm. By selecting routes of daily commutes, my study spans multiple settings—from shopping centres to markets, from parks to campuses—linking walking with place, and bridging the body with environment and locality. This mobile experience activates hidden technological traces within the environment, examining how communication technologies and the Internet of Things function in interactions among people and between people and their surroundings. Throughout my observations and engagements, I document this journey through photographs, field notes, and sketches of my walks (Rose, 2020, p. 215). These records emphasize sounds and scents, encapsulating emotions, movements, and memories, thus enriching and deepening walking as a research practice (Bates and Rhys-Taylor, 2017, p. 2).

My walks through the city began not merely as strolls but as quests to unearth the hidden veins of mobile technology and the Internet of Things entwined within the urban fabric, contemplating how they reshape the lifestyles of city dwellers and the interplay between agency and passivity that emerges. Beyond merely excavating the technological forces driving urban infrastructure—such as the Internet of Things, a network of interconnected devices communicating and exchanging data (Graham, 2023, p. 4), which underpins intelligent systems like smart traffic operations—this exploration also delves into the varied technological choices. I scrutinize the disparities in social media engagement among different stores, the choices between online and offline social interactions among diverse groups, and the potential inequalities engendered by technology in urban living. Those without access to digital resources find themselves at a disadvantage in a world where mobile devices gatekeep vital information (Wessels, 2013, p. 25). Rhythm analysis emerges as a profound tool for perceiving and understanding the cadences of daily life across different locales and scales (Lyon, 2020, p. 122), serving as my primary method to analyse the interrelations between technology and urban life, and the interactions between people and their environments. Through my walks, I engage the senses to reveal the city's concealed technological narratives, while rhythm analysis connects these insights to shifts in contemporary lifestyles, setting the stage for further discourse.

References

Aral, S., Dellarocas, C. and Godes, D. 2013. Introduction to the Special Issue: Social Media and Business Transformation: A Framework for Research. Information Systems Research 24(1), pp. 3–13.

Bates, C. and Rhys-Taylor, A. 2017. Introduction: Finding Our Feet. In: Walking through social research. New York: Routledge. pp. 1-11.

Blommestein, H. J. and Summers, B. 1994. Banking and the Payment System. In: Summers, B. The Payment System :  Design, Management, and Supervision. Washington, D.C: International Monetary Fund. pp. 15-28.

Chen, M., Hu, M. and Wang, J. 2022. Food Delivery Service and Restaurant: Friend or Foe? Management science 68(9), pp. 6539–6551.

Fernández-Ares, A. et al. 2017. Studying real traffic and mobility scenarios for a Smart City using a new monitoring and tracking system. Future generation computer systems 76, pp. 163–179.

Graham, D. 2023. Introduction to Smart Cities. In: Integrated Electronic Payment Technologies for Smart Cities. 2023. Cham: Springer International Publishing. pp. 1-12.

Henkel, L.A. 2014. Point-and-Shoot Memories: The Influence of Taking Photos on Memory for a Museum Tour. Psychological Science 25(2), pp. 396–402.

Ledford, H. 2007. Big cities need a fast-paced life to grow. Nature.

Lyon, D. 2020. Sensing rhythm. In: Mundane Methods. Manchester, England: Manchester University Press.

Ni, W., Wu, W. and Li, K. 2017. A message efficient intersection control algorithm for intelligent transportation in smart cities. Future generation computer systems 76, pp. 339–349.

Rose, M. 2020. Pedestrian practices: Walking from the mundane to the marvellous. In: Holmes, H. and Hall, S. M. Mundane methods: innovative ways to research the everyday. Manchester, England: Manchester University Press. pp. 211-229.

Shang, W., Qiao, G. and Chen, N. 2020. Tourist experience of slow tourism: from authenticity to place attachment – a mixed-method study based on the case of slow city in China. Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research 25(2), pp. 170–188.

Springgay, S. 2018. Introduction. In: Walking Methodologies in a More-than-human World: WalkingLab. Routledge, Taylor and Francis. pp. 1-16.

Towers, I., Duxbury, L., Higgins, C. and Thomas, J. 2006. Time thieves and space invaders: technology, work and the organization. Journal of Organizational Change Management, suppl. Space and Time and Organisation Change 19(5), pp. 593–618.

Troisi, O., Kashef, M. and Visvizi, A. 2022. Managing Safety and Security in the Smart City: Covid-19, Emergencies and Smart Surveillance. In: Visvizi, A. and Troisi, O. eds. Managing Smart Cities: Sustainability and Resilience Through Effective Management. Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 73–88.

Turkle, S. 2017. Alone together : why we expect more from technology and less from each other. Third edition. New York: Basic Books.

Wessels, B. 2013. The reproduction and reconfiguration of inequality: Differentiation and class, status and power in th dynamics of digital divides. In: Ragnedda, M. and Muschert, G.W. The Digital Divide : The Internet and Social Inequality in International Perspective. Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM: Taylor & Francis Group. pp. 17-28.

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Rules Free Radio Oct 31 2023

Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm  EST Rules Free Radio With Steve  Caplan bombshellradio.com On the next Rules Free Radio with Steve Caplan, we’ll check out new releases by Uni Boys, The Rolling Stones, Allah-las, Blink-182, Duff McKagan, Shplang, Bombay Bicycle Club, Strange Magic, and some new and recent Jazz releases by Louis Hayes, John Scofield, Veronica Swift, and Sparkle Division. Singer-songwriter new releases include Lost Girls, Kacey Johansing, Maria BC, Luluc, and others. Classics and re-reissues from Primal Scream, The Cranberries, Willie Nile, New York Dolls, Jonathan Richmond and the Modern Lovers, The Winstons, Belle & Sebastian, The Bee Gees, The Hollies, West Indian Girl, and a bunch more. The Rolling Stones - Bite My Head Off Uni Boys - Let's Watch A Movie Primal Scream - Tomorrow Ends Today The Cranberries - Go Your Own Way Allah-las - Pattern Blink-182 - One More Time Film School - Don’t You Ever Duff McKagan - I Saw God On 10th St Willie Nile - The Day The Earth Stood Still Shplang - She, The Fair Bag Girl Katie Von Schleicher - Ruby Strange Magic - Nude Descending A Staircase, No. 2 Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Vincent Van Gogh New York Dolls - Stranded In The Jungle The Cramps - New Kind of Kick Byran Ferry - The 'In' Crowd The Winstons - Amen Brother BS&T - Smiling Phases Veronica Swift - Closer Gerry Gibbs & Thrasher People - Firm Roots Pete McCann & John Lang - Poetry in Commotion Louis Hayes - Scarborough Fair John Scofield - Nothing Is Forever Sparkle Division - Here Comes Trouble Bombay Bicycle Club - Onward West Indian Girl - Back To You Belle & Sebastian - Waiting for the Moon to Rise Lost Girls - With the Other Hand Alice Phoebe Lou - Shelter Anoushka Shankar - Daydreaming Goat - Tripping In The Graveyard The Bee Gees - Every Christian Lion-Hearted Man Will Show You Hauschka - loved ones Emma Anderson - For A Moment The Hollies - Dear Eloise Forest Swords - Line Gone Cold Maria BC - Daydrinker Kacey Johansing - Year Away Laura Misch - Widening Circles The Shins - Those To Come Yo La Tengo - Oklahoma, U.S.A. Luluc - As Tears Go By Emma Russack - I Could Say Read the full article

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Competitors burn rubber at the British Penny Farthing Championship | Extreme and Bizarre Sports

Competitors burn rubber at the British Penny Farthing Championship | Extreme and Bizarre Sports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UihqMO_BctI On Sunday, cycling enthusiasts from across the nation gathered to revive the bygone era of the Penny Farthing bicycle at the British Penny Farthing Championships at the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in Hayes. The Penny Farthing is an iconic bicycle, which was first invented nearly 150 years ago, and was the trailblazer of mass-produced cycling. Its nomenclature pays homage to Britain's historic coins - the Penny and the Farthing - symbolising the stark contrast between its enormous front wheel and diminutive rear counterpart. While it may not possess the grandeur of the Tour de France, the Penny Farthing racing scene has seen a resurgence in recent years. Since 1986, the Evendale event in Australia has hosted the World Championships, ushering in a new era for enthusiasts worldwide. Europe has followed suit with its own championship races, and the UK is now hosting its second British Championships having doubled the number of entrants from last year. Riding a Penny Farthing is no small feat. With a towering height of two and a half metres, these vintage bicycles are not for the faint of heart. Maneuvering around corners proves to be a daunting task, and a tumble from such heights can be rather painful. Yet, for these dedicated riders, the thrill of racing on a Penny Farthing is worth every risk, carrying on the legacy of this timeless mode of transport. Racing on mixed wheels presents a tough challenge and, with no gears, riders have to work hard to maintain momentum going uphill and control while going downhill. There were 20 riders who entered Sunday's race and, after 30 minutes of pedal power, the men’s race winner was Charlie Burrell, while Belgian and world champion Evi Dumon took the women’s title. Both Burrell and Dumon were chased throughout the race, but used slipstreaming to stay out of the wind and saved a little energy for that final lap push which gave them the advantage to the chequered flag. Visit the WeShow Football store: https://www.youtube.com/weshowfootball/store LIKE our videos? Please SUBSCRIBE here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/weshowfootball?sub_confirmation=1 to support our Channel 👍 #WeShowFootball features previews, reactions and behind-the-scenes footage from Europe's elite football competitions. For more international sports news content, visit SNTV at http://www.sntv.com via WeShow Sports https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5yB3mDwRyLNeRvfCSdKMeg September 27, 2023 at 04:30AM

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Meet Our 2023 BikeFlights Brand Ambassadors

We are pleased to introduce our 2023 BikeFlights Brand Ambassadors and Sponsored Teams, including 36 individuals and two teams.

“All year long, our BikeFlights Brand Ambassadors inspire us with all that they do on and off a bike,” said Sue George, Vice President of BikeFlights. “For 2023, we’re welcoming 36 amazing individuals and two fantastic teams to represent BikeFlights in their communities and wherever they go ride and race. We can’t wait to see what they get up to this year.”

“What I love about BikeFlights is the stress-free process and assurance I get from knowing my bike or equipment will make it to my destination on time and safely,” said returning BikeFlights Brand Ambassador Kyle Trudeau.

New BikeFlights Brand Ambassador Maria Doering said, “I love the flexibility that BikeFlights gives me and that I am able to plan ahead when to ship my bike.”

Launched eight years ago in 2015, the BikeFlights Brand Ambassador program continues to make it easy for Ambassadors to ship their bikes, wheels and gear, whether they are traveling with their bikes or shipping bike-related gear they’ve just sold online. In exchange, Brand Ambassadors help spread the word about BikeFlights.

Long-time BikeFlights Brand Ambassador Ashton Lambie said, “Using BikeFlights is so easy. I can select a pickup to avoid having to drop off large boxes, and I can also send folks labels easily for them to ship to me.”

 Returning BikeFlights Brand Ambassador Caleb Swartz said, “As a privateer I am in charge of a tremendous number of logistics. There are so many moving parts to my program, and I am constantly moving around equipment for races and training camps. BikeFlights makes it so easy and affordable to plan ahead. This reduces stress and it saves me innumerable headaches.”

“Our Ambassador program consists of riders of all ages and levels of experience from grassroots to pro,” said George. “We’re proud to support ambassadors who are gravel riders, mountain bikers, road riders, trackies, triathletes and cyclocrossers of different races, ethnic backgrounds, ages, genders and locations.”

BikeFlights Brand Ambassador Diana Hildebrand, who has taught both adults and youth how to ride a bicycle, said, “I love that BikeFlights offers safe traveling for bicycles, supports various organizations and offers ambassadors opportunities.”

“BikeFlights provides a wonderful tool for shipping bikes and gear, but the BikeFlights family is one that cares about each other and their customers,” said returning BikeFlights Ambassador Rose Grant, a mom and recently retired pro racer. “I have really loved being a part of this community.”

Expect to see BikeFlights Brand Ambassadors in action at national caliber events like The Mid South, the Sea Otter Classic, Unbound Gravel, the Leadville MTB Trail 100, Rebecca’s Private Idaho and Big Sugar as well as many more events in their local communities and beyond. You’ll also often see them out pedaling on their favorite local roads and trails.

Individuals

Abe Alkhamees (Kuwait City, Kuwait)

Alex Kang (Newark, CA)

Alexey Vermeulen (Boulder, CO)

Andreas Drekonja (Minneapolis, MN)

Annie Davis (Bentonville, AR)

Ashton Lambie (Houston, TX)

Caleb Swartz (Missoula, MT)

Diana Hildebrand (Cleveland, OH)

Emmett Culp (Portland, OR)

Enzo Moscarella (Queens Village, NY)

Eric Brunner (Boulder, CO)

Garrett Bonenberger (Knoxville, TN)

Jake Wells (Avon, CO)

Jessica Brunson (Fort Worth, TX)

Justin Hanneken (North Fort Myers, FL)

Kait Boyle (Victor, ID)

Kecia McCullough (Rochester, NY)

Kelly Freire (Miami, FL)

Kenneth Oladapo (Atlanta, GA)

Kyle Trudeau (Tucson, AZ)

Lauren Thrailkill (Coatesville , PA)

Layla Doman (Washington,  DC)

Lindsey Richter (Bend, OR)

Lisa Gillespie (New York, NY)

Liza Rachetto (Boise, ID)

Maria Doering (Banner Elk, NC)

Noah Hayes (Santa Barbara, CA)

Rebecca Rusch (Ketchum, ID)

Rose Grant (Columbia Falls, MT)

Sam Coyle (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Sara Lim (Seattle, WA)

Sarah Bowman (Los Angeles, CA)

Starla Teddergreen (Longmont, CO)

Sydney Wenger (Roanoke, VA)

Tina Beecham (Cibolo, TX)

Tsitsi Merritt (New York City, NY)

Teams

Bear Development Team (including Riders: Alyssa White, Andie Aagard, Austin Beard, Bailey Cioppa, Bayli McSpadden, Benjamin Crismon, Brady White, Brayden Johnson, Brynnlie Aagard, Carson Hampton, Cayden Parker, Charlotte Philkill, Chloe Fraser, Cobe Freeburn, Daniel English, Daxton Mock, Ethan Blocker, Ethan Shirey, George Frazier, Hayley Ballard, Ian Brown, Jack Spranger, Kaya Musgrave, Kellie Harrington, Kira Mullins, Landen Stovall, Lasse Konecny, Lauren Lackman, Leo Gutierrez, Liam Baartman, Luke Mosteller, Mike Ziomek, Miles Mattern, Nathan Dutton, Nico Konecny, Noah Spangenberg, Paige Edwards, Raulito Gutierrez, Robbie Day, Ruth Holcomb, Tai-Lee Smith and Vida Lopez de San Roman; and Team Managers & Staff: Julia Violich, Jason Jablonski, Julien Petit and Nik Johnson)

Maxxis Factory Racing Team (including Riders: Andrew L'Esperance, Colton Peterson, Elizabeth (Lia) Westermann and Haley Smith; and Team Manager Drew Esherick)

Our Brand Ambassador program is full for 2023. Applications will be accepted for 2024 starting sometime in October 2023. Stay tuned to our e-newsletter, social media and blog for details about when and how to sign up in the future.

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SSWAN — Invisibility is an Unnatural Disaster (577)

SSWAN: Invisibility is an Unnatural Disaster by Jessica Ackerley, Patrick Shiroishi, Chris Williams, Luke Stewart, Jason Nazary

Invisibility is an Unnatural Disaster is the first documented evidence of five adventurous instrumentalists performing together as a quintet. They are not strangers — there have been many collaborations among their ranks in various configurations — but this is the inaugural recording featuring this quintic structure as a single unit. Operating as a five-headed beast, the group are consummate improvisors, in tune with each other, and impressing a sense of camaraderie within their music. Video evidence documents just how effortlessly Jessica Ackerley, Patrick Shiroishi, Chris Williams, Luke Stewart and Jason Nazary engage in creative groupthink as they deploy musical ordnance built from a multitude of contexts. Their alloy is as multifaceted as they are, comprising free jazz, experimental noise, and sources further afield.

The moniker SSWAN, an acronym of the performers’ surnames, suggests both the gracefulness of the cygnus and the equal representation of everyone involved. While the group certainly moves with poise, they also imbue their music with a meticulous ardor. This energy is on display immediately, as Nazary’s punctilious drumming introduces the title track. Ackerley joins him almost immediately, in full-on shred mode. Her distortion-charged guitar zips around the room until Shiroishi’s soprano sax enters the fray. A brief respite gives Stewart (upright bass) and Williams (trumpet) space to introduce themselves. Shiroishi and Williams engage in a bit of call-and-response, while Stewart weaves around them and Ackerley hammers out a few chords. Nazary hasn’t let up the whole time; he’s set a baseline energy level from which the others can launch.  

“Pattern Phases” exists at the more eclectic end of SSWAN’s palette, kicking off with very quiet breath exercises from Williams and Shiroishi. Stewart, Nazary and Ackerley punctuate the tiny gale with a hushed clatter. Eventually clicks, puckers, bubbles and assorted glossolalia reveal an alien syntax matched by a mechanical rattling and an oblique rhythm from Nazary and Stewart. Ackerley somehow creates the sound of a bicycle wheel with a foreign object in its spokes, as Williams’ trumpet swoops in and out of focus. It’s a jumble sale where all the objects have come alive, to the delight of the unsuspecting patrons. “A Miracle’s Worth” exists in an orbit between those of the two preceding pieces. It is both energetic and enigmatic. Ackerley lays down a morse code melody, while Nazary pounds out a ramshackle message in his own language. The other three enter like dust devils, stirring up clouds of drone. Williams deploys a mute, adding a growling menace to his melodies. A hush falls over the proceedings before Shiroishi appears, vocalising over Stewart’s bowed bass and a swirling mist of shaker beads. Ackerley introduces a pretty melody as Nazary pushes the proceedings toward the finish line, closing out this delightful session of finely wrought fire music.  

Bryon Hayes