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Retro styling and lightweight technology make the Metroride helmet the perfect urban commuter option.
- This style is available in S-M 55-59cm and L/XL 59-62cm
- Lightweight - Breathable - Compact
- Modern Classic Style
- Adjustable Spin Dial Fit System for easy fitting
- Easy-Adjust Chin Strap
- Anti-Pinch Magnetic Buckle
- Chin pad for comfort
- Snap-In Visor for sun and rain protection
- Moisture-wicking comfort padding
- Default 6mm moisture wicking pads in helmet
- Extra 3mm and 9mm foam pad sets so you can create the perfect fit
- Compliant with ASNZS Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets
- Measure your head before purchase, this shell has a narrower fit than the Street range
- Not suitable for round noggins
As Nutcase Helmets Australia is closing soon: all purchases made after 31 January 2020 are for Final Sale. No returns or exchanges are possible as we will not have stock remaining to assist with exchanges and our warehouse will be closing.
If you have an order enquiry, email the Australian office at: chief(at)nutcasehelmets.com.au
If you wish to make a warranty claim for a manufacturing defect within the 12 month warranty period for any Nutcase product, contact Nutcase Inc. for assistance:
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com or call +1 866-956-8889.
Exchanges are no longer available through our Australian returns centre.
Please consult our Perfect Fit Guide to choose the right size
Q. How often should I replace my helmet?
Helmets have a normal lifespan of 2-3 years and should be replaced approximately every 2-3 years due to normal factors such as growth or wear and tear.
Nutcase Little Nutty, Street, Water and Snow helmets are classed generally as 'single impact'. If you are in a crash, serious fall or accident, the helmet should be replaced immediately. This is because the thick black/grey EPS liner which absorbs impact may be damaged. Watch this video about the science and physics of safety gear.
To extend the wear of your helmet, take care to store it inside when possible; avoid exposing it to the elements by leaving it in rain, snow or heat when not being used, avoid using thinners or abrasive cleaners on the surface and replace soft foam pads when required.
NOTE: When using any helmet with a Spin Dial adjuster, do not over-tighten. Choose your size by measuring up and checking our Nutcase Perfect Fit Guide
Q. My child is 1 year old, will the Little Nutty helmet fit?
Our lightweight Baby Nutty range is designed for babies aged 1 year to approximately 2.5 or 3 years old.
We don't recommend Little Nutty for any child aged 2.5 years old or less as young children need time to develop neck strength in order to have optimal benefit from a helmet.
Little Nutty is designed for use by toddlers aged approximately 3-6 years with a head circumference measuring 46cm - 52cm. It is adjustable to the maximum size with a Spin Dial.
Q. When is it safe for a baby to use a Nutcase helmet?
We receive many questions from parents, with children aged 6 weeks onward, who wish to ride with them in a bike seat, trailer or chariot. No studies we are aware of have recommended that it is safe for children this young to ride in bike seats, trailers or chariots - even if they have a helmet fitted. In some cities, such as New York, it is prohibited to ride with a child under 12 months.
Trailers/chariots are close to the road and parents often forget how rough the ride can be. A normal slow ride can present serious jolts to a young baby's neck. Adult riders also need to be competent to avoid the most common crashes (which occur standing still).
We recommend seeking advice from a medical professional such as your Paediatrician or Baby Health Nurse if you are unsure.
Q. My toddler measures 51cm already. I want to save some money, should I go up a size?
Helmets, bicycles or any piece of equipment which does not fit the rider properly can be dangerous at worst and uncomfortable at least.
As a guide, children do the most amount of growth in their entire lives between the short time of birth to 12 months old. They grow approximately 25 cm on average in just 1 year! After that, growth is incremental. The next growth spurt is puberty (8-13 years for girls, 10-15 years for boys). Then its onto adulthood between ages 17-21.
For any helmet to be used optimally, it must be fitted properly: ensure you measure up, adjust the straps, insert the right thickness of foam pads and use the spin dial adjuster gently (do not over-tighten).
The Gen 3 Nutcase Street helmets measurements range from 52 - 60cm. Even with the thickest padding inserted in the Small (52-56cm) to bring it down to 52cm, your toddler will be wearing a pretty big helmet shell (max 56cm) for a long time.
Strap adjustments may not prevent the oversized helmet from slipping backwards on a toddler. If the toddler experiences a fall and the helmet has slippage, it may not protect their temples and frontal lobe adequately.
See the Nutcase Perfect Fit Guide and always measure your child. Or, ideally, fit the helmet at one of our Nutcase Dealer stores if your child is on the size threshold and you are unsure.
Q. My measurement is on the border of your sizes, how do I choose the right size?
All kids and adults are different in size and shape.
In general babies aged 1+ fit into the Baby Nutty range. Sometimes babies aged 2.5 years will be strong and sized well enough for a Little Nutty.
Toddlers aged 3 - 6 years fit the Little Nutty range. Children over the age of about 6-7 years may be better suited to the Street or Zone Small size.
Tweens and teens aged 12 and upwards, along with adults will fit into the Street or Zone Medium in many cases.
A minority of adults may fit the Street Large but we suggest checking the Nutcase Perfect Fit Guide to be certain as the Large runs to a 64cm shell and is significant in size.
For Snow helmets, if you are in between sizes - we suggest going up a size for better fit due to extra felt winter lining in the helmet.
On each Product page you will also see a shape reference (rounded, slim fit) and this will help with your decision as well.
Q. How do I create a custom fit for Street and Little Nutty helmets?
Little Nutty and Street helmets are fitted with a Spin Dial Fit System, see instructions in the box and below. Over-tightening the spinner may seize the system. If you need a snugger fit, the helmet may need the thicker padding set from your helmet box. Remove the default pads, and replace with thicker or thinner pads to customise.
Baby Nutty has a soft velcro Fit System.
Q. I want to buy my Nutcase Helmet overseas. Are the safety standards the same?
Nutcase Helmets sold in Australia comply with ASNZS 2008:2063 Standard for Bicycle Helmets as required by law.
Nutcase Helmets produced for the Americas, Europe, Japan and Korea comply with specific bicycle safety standards for those regions only. The helmets are also a different size, density and shape for those markets.
Nutcase has distribution agreements in place to ensure the right helmet is available for customers in each country. We would caution customers from purchasing on grey market or similar auction sites in case the helmet is second-hand and has been involved in a fall or crash.
For Australasia, Nutcase Helmets have been produced to comply with the following safety standards:
Our Snow helmets comply with ASTM F2040 Safety Standard for Recreational Snow Sports or CE EN 1077 for Alpine Skiing.
Q. Can I wear a Nutcase Street helmet for Snow or Water purposes?
Safety standards are devised worldwide for many different products to ensure the product has been designed for that activity.
Nutcase Street Helmets are designed for bicycle and other street activities such as skate and roller/scooter sports and they comply with the safety standard ASNZS 2063:2008 Bicycle Helmet standard.
Some customers choose to add a beanie to their Street helmet for Snow use, as Australia does not have mandatory Snow helmet laws. However we cannot guarantee the Street or Bicycle helmet range will perform the safety function required on the ski fields.
The Street helmet is not suitable construction for Water sports.
Q. Can I wear a Nutcase Snow helmet for Street/Bike purposes?
Only helmets which comply with the safety standard ASNZS 2063:2008 for Bicycle Helmets are tested, designed, constructed and made for suitable-use in Street based activities such as bike riding, skating, roller skating or foot-scooters in Australia.
Nutcase Snow helmets are have snow grates, are heavier and are fleece lined and would be too hot for most Street activities.
Q. Can I have my order sent to my home if I am not there?
eParcel and courier deliveries can take place for any home, PO Box and work address. If you or someone else is not available to receive the items, a card will be left so you can pick it up at the local Post Office.
See our Shipping page for transit and shipping information.
Except for November 26th onwards to December, we dispatch approximately within 24 hours of receiving your order. If changes or issues arise with your order, it may take longer. This is a guide only, we work as hard as we can to dispatch on time and appreciate your understanding.
Our warehouse dispatches from Sydney. If you're waiting for your order (for what seems to be too long for your location), please contact us if you haven't received your tracking number.
Q. I think there is a fault with my helmet, what is your warranty?
As Nutcase Helmets Australia is closing soon: all purchases made after 31 January 2020 are for Final Sale. No returns or exchanges are possible as we will not have stock remaining to assist with exchanges and our warehouse will be closing.
If you wish to make a warranty claim for a manufacturing defect within the 12 month warranty period, please contact Nutcase Inc. for assistance, they will be happy to serve you.
Email: email@example.com or call +1 866-956-8889.
Exchanges are no longer available through our Australian returns centre.
Note: Helmets are not made to last forever, you should upgrade your helmet every 2-3 years.
Please consult our Perfect Fit Guide to choose the right size
Q. I bought my helmet overseas / online overseas / Amazon / eBay International and there is something wrong, can you help?
Helmets purchased outside Australia should be returned to the original place of purchase. We are unable to warranty helmets which have been purchased on Amazon, eBay or other overseas retailers. In addition, overseas versions do not comply with Australian standards and requirements.
Watch the Nutcase Perfect Fit Videos
MIPS Options refer to helmets available in 2018.
Nutcase Snow is available in 2 sizes: S-M (52-57cm) and L-XL (58-62cm)
How to determine your size
1. Measure up
Measure 3 times and take the largest result in centimetres. Place tape measure slightly above ear and bring it across the mid forehead completely circling the head. Then refer to our size chart on this page.
2. Try it on
Try it on when you receive your helmet or head to a Dealer store for a fitting. When trying on, ensure the side straps and Spin Dial Fit System are adjusted. Also check if the correct size foam pads are installed. Swap to a thinner or thicker set depending on whether you are going down or up in centimetres/fit.
3. Wear it straight: Do the push test
Before riding or skating, ensure the helmet sits level on the head and does not slide or move freely when you move your head side-to-side. If it moves, the helmet is too large.
Test it side-to-side again and do the push test: When someone places a palm to your forehead they should not be able to push the helmet backwards off your head.
Helmet sizing and growth
It is recommended that wearers replace helmets every 2-3 years for growing children and when a collision or fall has occurred which may have cracked the internal EPS (grey interior) impact protection layer.
Helmets should not be worn by children when playing in playgrounds, local parks and climbing frames or 'monkey bars' as there is risk of choking or strangulation.
Check for Proper fit
- The front of the helmet must sit above the brow, straight across the temples.
- The back of the helmet must not touch the nape of your neck. If it does, it means your helmet may be slipping backwards.
- The chin strap should be snug but not too tight as to cause discomfort or choking.
- Securely fasten the chin strap and try to roll the helmet off your head. If the skin on your forehead moves slightly, you have a good fit.
- The side straps should form a clean triangle encompassing each ear area.
- Do not over tighten Adjustable Spin Dial.
Release and Waiver of Claims Agreement: In regards to use of any Nutcase Helmet Products, I, the purchaser of and the User of Nutcase Helmets Products (collectively referred to as "You") represent that one or both of You are over the age of eighteen (18), and that You have read and understood the entire WARNING and will act accordingly. Further, You hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law as follows: (1) You acknowledge and represent that Nutcase Helmets have specific certifications for specific helmets and their correct use and it is not implied or expressly warranted to protect You from any degree of contact or impact; (2) You acknowledge that sports involve certain risks, dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury and death, as such, You hereby freely agree to assume and accept any and all known risk of injury; (3) You waive any and all claims that You might have or may have in the future against Nutcase Helmets, its associates, distributors and affiliates (collectively referred to as "Nutcase"); (4) You release Nutcase from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that You may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of using any of the Nutcase Helmets Products due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, and/or a breach of contract regarding the manufacture, installation, performance, use, or adjustment of any Nutcase Products. In the event that any provision of this Release is determined to be invalid, unenforceable or unlawful, such invalidity, unenforceability or unlawfulness shall not affect any other provisions of this Release, and the Release shall be construed as if the challenged provision had never been contained herein.


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Our staff will wear protective clothing with shoe covers, use work mats, clean up after themselves and take away any old fittings and parts. In other words, we'll leave your home the same way we found it; except of course the problem will be fixed.
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On the yun in preinstalled spacebrew, that uses websocket with python. Check this out https://github.com/julioterra/yunSpacebrew
If I get it right from the Spacebrew docu, it uses the serial port to communicate with the python scripts on the Linino site and transfers the data to their cloud hub.
And how would my data from the Arduino sketch get pasted to the WebSockets server?I would like to have an event handler in my sketch, put some data as a result, and get it past as JSON to my clients JavaScript.
There is a forum post which collects some ideas to communicate with a Sketch running on the ATMega from python code running on the linux machine.The idead would be to send your JSON data from the sketch to the python code over Serial1. Then the python code forwards the data to your Websocket-Client.
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If you are looking for work hours; then this roster of 50+ hours full time permanent role will deliver!. You will be responsible for the usual Pharmacist duties including dispensing, counselling and ordering. Forward dispense experience is essential with some knowledge of Fred dispensary/POS system for a medium script trade in this vibrant fast paced environment. You will be able to use your acquired knowledge and skills to deliver high quality customer healthcare to your customers.
In this role you will be:
* Display solid PIC experience and skills
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Trove: hidden treasures
Preparing for a class this week I had another look at Trove. Trove is an initiative of the National Library of Australia, designed to "provide a single point of access to the resources of the deep web", focused on Australia and Australians. Trove's byline is "one search … a wealth of information".
Trove itself was first released in May 2009 however some parts of the collections have been available for years, perhaps under other titles. Now they are brought together under a single search. Some are the results of digitisation projects undertaken by the National Library of Australia (perhaps in conjunction with others), but others are links into other collections (such as Open Library or Google Books).
You can log in to the site, in order to personalise the way you search and results found. You can create and save your own lists of useful items, list libraries you are affiliated with, tag or comment (on books, photographs,etc), correct electronically generated newspaper text – and more.
A recent survey showed that about half the users of Trove are family historians (equal to all the other categories combined). There is good reason for that – Trove provides access to information invaluable to family historians who want more than just names and dates.
The Australian newspaper digitisation project has been underway since 2007, making available newspapers published in Australia from 1803 to 1954, covering a range of titles from every state and territory. Now this collection is accessed via Trove. Family historians can search for articles about a family name of interest, or the first reports of a new settlement, ships' passengers named on their arrival – or anything else you can think of. Searches can be narrowed by location, date, publication, article category – or even whether or not the article is illustrated.
Newspapers often reported on distant events, if those stories were deemed likely to be of interest to readers. In "The Canberra Times" of 1946 I found an article reporting on a fire at the home of my grandparents in the northern suburbs of Sydney. (A reminder not to be too hasty to narrow the location of the search.)
The "Pictures and photos" collection within Trove includes even more than the Picture Australia collection. Family historians might search for an ancestor by name or a historic photograph of the town where they lived, or even photos of an event witnessed by a family member.
The "Books, journals, magazines, articles" collection provides access to the full text of some books (those held in collections like Project Gutenberg and Open Library). In addition users can search by subject or title for a book, and then find out which libraries in Australia hold that book. Such books can then be ordered by inter-library loan to the user's local library – often even when the holding library is not itself a lending library.
"Archived websites" provides access to the Pandora collection, in which the National Library has been archiving Australian websites since 1996 – thus perhaps providing access even to pages no longer on the web. (I found a 2001 obituary of an ancestor published in an architecture magazine.) (If you don't find the page you want in Pandora, also have a look at The Wayback machine.)
Other headings on the Trove gateway provide access to "Diaries, letters, Archives", Maps, "Music, sound and video" and "About people and organisations".
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Unfortunately, infiltration (unwanted ventilation / uncontrolled ventilation) or air leakage means that expensive heated air can escape from our homes, wasting valuable energy. This has an expensive, ever-increasing premium that is hard on the pocket and hard on the environment. It is a fact that air (energy) leakage is one of the most significant contributors to inefficiently heated homes, which inevitably leads to significantly higher levels of CO2 emissions, not to mention costly waste.
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Priority in our building regulations was placed on achieving lower, and lower U-values for each elemental area of the building fabric. This inevitably leads to lower levels of heat loss as a result of an increase of the insulation. However, the proportion of heat loss as a result of uncontrolled air leakage through the external envelope of the building has yet to be seriously addressed. Air leakage allows expensive heated air to escape from our homes and buildings.
Therefore, the most cost-effective means of reducing our heating bills and increasing energy efficiency in our homes is to decrease the level of uncontrolled ventilation in the living space. The only way to ensure this is to build a fully and properly airtight structure, even if it is an extension to an existing building.
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A lack of airtightness dramatically increases the risk of mould growth and structural degradation, particularly in lightweight construction, leading to costly structural repairs, necessitated by the development of mould, rot, damp and condensation. This is as a result of the warm moisture-laden heated air in the living space, penetrating and rapidly condensing within structural elements.
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Levels of Airtightness can be achieved by sealing the building envelope by using Vapour Barriers, Vapour Checks, wood-based panels (e.g.OSB and plywood)' or by plastering, porous concrete blockwork. These methods of achieving Airtightness have their limitations and do not have built-in Structural Protection or Moisture Management abilities, especially if the structure has a high vapour resistance on the exterior side of the construction.
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Moisture can enter structural elements. The more we seal our building envelopes, the greater the need to control moisture levels in structural elements, especially in buildings which are very vapour-tight on the external side of the building fabric and particularly in timber built constructions or timber sections of masonry constructions.
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- By diffusion (e.g. the installation of inappropriate Vapour Checks which do not have the required vapour resistance),
- By means of moisture-laden heated air leaking into the building fabric and rapidly condensing (e.g. Leakages in the overlaps of the Vapour Check or service leaks).
It is impossible to eliminate with certainty the risk of moisture build-up in structural elements. The only solution is to install Intelligent Membranes (e.g. Pro Clima INTELLO+)
The world-First Intelligent vapour check, first for airtightness, energy savings and moisture management INTELLO+ is unique in that it regulates (out of the structure) the moisture trapped within structural elements even after the complete building envelope is sealed airtightly, even in constructions which are extremely vapour impermeable on the outside. (Inlus), to seal the building envelope as oppose to regular vapour barriers and foils traditionally used.
Rather than achieving temporary airtightness with unsuitable tapes and adhesives, quality, durable tapes, adhesives and sealing solutions should be used. Pro Clima provide a range of proprietary airtight sealing tapes (e.g. Vana Tape for sealing overlaps of the vapour check and patching, Tescon Profil for sealing reveals to name but a few), adhesives and sealing solutions, that are designed to simplify the sealing process in a cost-effective way and ensure a durable seal is maintained. A vapour check provides a very high safety factor, for constructions, against moisture-induced structural damage and mould growth.
Once the airtight building is complete it should be viewed in the same manner as one would view a gas pipe or water pipe, it shouldn't leak on the first day it's tested, it should maintain an airtight seal for the lifetime of the building and any leaks incurred in the building envelope should be resealed. During winter months INTELLO+ acts as a very effective vapour check and protects the structure against warm moist air diffusing through the membrane into structural elements.
So where does all the energy go?
To achieve full and proper airtightness, it is most important that all gaps in the building envelope are effectively sealed, particularly in lightweight constructions. Gaps in the envelope may occur at overlapping junctions of the Vapour Check or Barrier which are not sealed correctly, services penetrating the vapour check or barrier, or at junctions between the building envelope, in particular windows and doors. Leakages in the building envelope can be characterised into two categories:
- STRUCTURAL LEAKS – These are leakages that occur at joints in the building fabric and around reveals (i.e. windows and doors). Structural Leakages often occur at down-lights, loft hatches and separating floors in particular.
- SERVICE LEAKS – These are leakages that occur where pipes and cables penetrate the external envelope of the building. These can be soil pipes, water pipes, extract vents to name but a few.
The most significant leakages can often be a combination of both structural and service leaks in the building envelope. Air moving through penetrations in the building envelope can also result in hidden moisture in the construction, which, in turn, can lead to condensation, mould growth and building damages. If moisture-laden warm air (i.e. energy leakage), penetrates structural elements from the inside this may cause long-term damage to the viability of the structure & generate increased, life-long heating costs, placing huge demands on energy resources.
In the winter, the warm air escapes, the cold air leaks into the structure and the heating bills rise. In the summer, the opposite happens, warm air leaks in and cool air leaks out, leading to overheating and great discomfort for the inhabitants. Even in the case of refurbishing or adding a room, it is important to tighten the building envelope as much as possible.
Build tight: ventilate right
An Airtight building lends itself to a greater degree of comfort for the inhabitants. Airtightness is also a precondition for effective sound insulation, consequently, benefiting from greater levels of sound reduction from the external environment. To maximise the thermal performance of a construction and to ensure the air in the living space remains healthy, some form of controlled ventilation is essential.
This can be in the form of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery or some other form of natural ventilation. When it comes to Airtightness, "Build Tight, Ventilate Right", is the only mantra to ensure we improve our buildings, while also reducing this shameful, expensive and unnecessary energy waste.
How to achieve airtightness?
There are three key steps to achieving airtightness in any building type.
1. Design for Airtightness: To maximise the Airtightness of any building the Designer/Architect plays a pivotal role. Airtight details for common leakage areas which are difficult for the builder to seal on site can be greatly simplified leading to vast improvements in workmanship. Consequently, superior levels of Airtightness can be achieved and of course significant savings can also be made as a result of time savings on-site, at the installation stage. The Architect can also specify materials and propriety Airtight Sealing Products which simplify the Airtight sealing process for the installer and guarantee a clean, durable and lifelong seal.
2. Build for airtightness: When the building is at the construction stage communication between trades is absolutely essential. It is also essential that the airtight installer maintains a high level of consistency and consciousness to continually seal the airtightness layer at a premium level.
3. Test for airtightness: After the building has been sealed for Airtightness the construction must be tested to identify the level of airtightness achieved and also to identify leakages in the building envelope. An Airtightness Test is carried out by a Blower Door Fan, A Blower Door Fan is installed in an external door of the building and this either pressurises or depressurises the whole internal volume of the living space. This test will quickly provide a measured Airtightness Level for the building, and identify leakages in the building envelope.
The importance of getting it right
In the UK it is now a mandatory requirement to carry out Airtightness Measurements on all buildings to a minimum level, as stated in their revised building regulations. The implementation of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's) for all buildings has placed more emphasis than ever before on addressing the high level of heat loss, directly resulting from a lack of Airtightness in our homes.
The calculation tool used to assess a buildings energy performance (SAP - Standard Assessment Procedure), now dedicates an entire section to heat loss, associated with uncontrolled ventilation. However, it is somewhat disconcerting that in this section one has the option of inputting 'Measured Airtightness Results' from a blower door test for a building; or to input a default airtight value, depending on the building types.
While this is in some ways positive, in that it highlights the importance of achieving a certain level of airtightness, it is unfortunate that Airtightness Testing has not been identified as a mandatory requirement for achieving the pre-stated values. As one has the option of entering default values this will simply allow the user to over-ride the absolutely critical requirement for Airtightness, which is the most important structural element to truly reduce the energy-in-use in the building. If one inserts a default value for achieving Airtightness, it should be stressed in the SAP calculation that measures should be taken to achieve the stated default Airtightness Values. An Airtightness Test not only identifies leakages in the building envelope, and provides an exact measurement of the level of Airtightness in a building. It also forms a critical link in the chain of command, from theoretically calculated values for thermal performance and uncontrolled ventilation, to on-site practice, which is so badly needed on building sites around the country.
Airtightness Testing leads to better on-site work practice, communication between onsite trades, significantly and critically improved energy-efficient design, not to mention the additional benefit of much required, quality control, to building in general.
At what cost
A gap in the buildings Airtightness layer multiplies the energy consumption for heating per m2 many times. An Airtight building not only lends itself to tremendous reductions in CO2 emissions, but it also leads to a more healthy and comfortable home for the homeowner and a greater level of confidence and trust in the builder, leading to a win-win situation all round. Intelligent Airtightness, such as that achievable through the Pro Clima system, can be achieved at a fraction of one per cent of the total build cost and allows for significant savings to be made on energy costs and potential structural repairs, throughout the lifetime of the building.
Part L of the UK building regulations has been focused for some time now on increasing our insulation levels throughout our homes. Of course, the addition of more insulation in our homes is a critical element to reducing fabric heat loss. However, there comes a point where it would be much more effective to focus on reducing heat loss as a result of uncontrolled ventilation in our homes.
A sufficiently airtight home is the only way that ANY insulation, can actually work to 100% of its ability. Thankfully, currently, there is a justified focus on renewable energy sources for our homes and offices. This is to be commended. However, if the building is not Airtight, the energy, still escapes, in many ways defeating the initial purpose. Until our building regulations seriously address this issue, a lack of Airtightness will always be the primary leak in our heating budgets, causing unnecessary energy loss, the strain on our pockets, potential structural damage, and additional environmental damage in a time of precarious balance, not to mention the negative impact on our own health.
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Short term loans help people lessen their immediate money troubles, because of increasing everyday expenses and no sufficient income to meet the requirements. These loans by and large come in a shape of payday loans, in that you can obtain immediate cash with the settlement time between two and three weeks. Lots of lenders in Australia offer their service online that let you submit an application for the finance, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
If you need fast money, then a caveat loan, short term loan or bridging finance from any Australian finance Centre can help.
Caveat loans
Fundamentally, caveat loans are all about when lenders offer the borrower fast money, in return for their property as defense for the finance.
The submission of applications for these loans is extremely quick, and it is likely to be short term from approximately one month to four months. Usually the borrower can get the money inside 24 hours after the request has been launched, and in the majority of cases, having a bad credit documentation does not have an effect on your possibility of successfully achieving it. In other words, these loans are finance for property.
The reason caveat loans are provided for assets is since the borrower have to secure an asset against it, and the majority of the time, the assets consists of realty properties or vehicles, as other kinds of assets are usually not acknowledged to be a defense for such loans.
Bridging Finance
By explanation, Bridging Finance is a short-term loan used to buy business property.
This is something that can come in very helpful, conditional on your particular circumstances. There are two major points that you need to think about before you choose a Bridging Finance package, your wants and the condition of the property market.
One of the main benefits of Bridging Finance is that it will let you close on a property and buy a new property before you get rid of your existing one. You will need to assess your present situation to decide if your wants give good reason for taking on this sort of finance.
Paying off your Bridging Loan at the ending of the term usually depends on your capacity to sell your existing property. If it is not sold in the obligatory time, then you will have to pay the existing loan on your present property, your new property and the newly transformed Bridge Finance, too. If you think that this might be the likelihood then be sure to take a package that can be changed to business Loans if the need comes up. Or else, you might have to come up with the complete finance amount at the conclusion of the funding time.


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Education Secretary Arne Duncan will hit the road with senior Education Department leaders on the third Education Drives America bus tour on Sept. 12 in Redwood City, California. The multi-city tour will conclude at the Department of Education's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the evening of Sept. 21.
 Stops include, Sacramento, California; Reno and Elko, Nevada; Salt Lake City, Utah; Rawlins, Rock Springs, and Cheyenne, Wyoming; Denver and Limon, Colorado; Topeka and Emporia, Kansas; Kansas City and Columbia, Missouri; Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Evansville, Indiana; Lexington, Kentucky; Charleston and McDowell County, West Virginia; Roanoke and Richmond, Virginia.
The tour will highlight education successes and convene communities to talk about P-12 school reform, college affordability and the link between education and jobs. More details on each stop will be announced in the coming weeks. To receive updates about the tour, sign up for the Education Drives America e-mail by clicking on this link.
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Christmas is a time when we allow ourselves to indulge in nostalgia and memories of Christmasses past. After writing, On Being Mary, I was reminded of a History of Art talk I was invited to do one chilly Christmas morning several years back. The presentation centred around the Nativity Scene through time, exposing the fib of Mary's iconic blue veil and giving a voice to poor Joseph, woefully neglected through the ages. After a little tweaking, here it is for you!
It took several hundred years after the birth of Jesus/Isa for Christianity to be adopted as the main religion within the Roman Empire. In the meantime, Christians were persecuted for their faith and any form of worship or use of Christian imagery had to be completely hush-hush. As a result, the main form of art tended to be on secret sarcophagi and in catacombs where the walls were covered in murals and paintings.
The artists commissioned to paint these artworks weren't necessarily Christian themselves. And for that reason, they didn't see any problem in just recycling or adapting Roman imagery so sometimes you'd even find bizarre images of Jesus looking like a Roman Emperor. Due to the secretive nature of Christian worship at the time, the artists could rest assured that their controversial fusion of Roman and emerging Christian symbols would remain hidden from those who might seek to arrest them for their efforts.
The paintings and friezes in the catacombs were usually very simple. Typically, they just showed Jesus in a cave, wrapped up inside a wicker basket. While nowadays we think of Mary as a crucial element in the Nativity, in the centuries before Christianity became mainstream, Mary was only ever included in scenes which featured the Wise Men. Poor Joseph was pretty much a no-show for the whole period. And just to make matters worse, Tim Winter (in an incredibly interesting and informative podcast with Vicky Beeching) stated that Joseph was also airbrushed out of the Nativity narrative in the Quran.
The baby Jesus wasn't left all on his own though. He was always accompanied by an ox and a donkey. Their presence was based on a Biblical verse: "The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib" (Isaiah 1 verse 3). By the 5th century, Mary had become a fixed figure in the nativity scene following a decision by a council of church officials and the Nativity as we know it today was beginning to take shape. Joseph, as always, relied on the kindness of individual artists as to whether or not he got a look in.
Once Christianity reached the West, the depictions of the nativity began to change. Western artists preferred to place Jesus in the setting of a wooden stable rather than a stone cave. Although to this day, Italian nativities (presepi) choose to create ornate caves for the delicately carved figurines of the Holy family.
Fast forward to the Early Renaissance and most artworks were commisioned by wealthy patrons to be housed in churches. The rich patrons wanted to show off their wealth with elaborate alterpieces (above) and so the artists would use real gold for the halos and expensive pigments to create dazzling colours.
If you were ridiculously well-off then you could afford the blue pigment used in paintings which came from a crushed up gemstone called Lapis Lazuli. As a consequence, artists began to paint Mary in this expensive blue even though realistically she wouldn't have been able to afford to dye her clothes in such a vibrant colour (below). The general population only wore browns and earthy colours which were naturally available to them.
These patrons also showed their importance by having themselves painted into the picture as figures being blessed by the baby Jesus. In The Donne Triptych by Hans Memling (below), the central panel shows Sir John Donne kneeling in adoration to the Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Catherine, while Lady Donne and their daughter are accompanied by Saint Barbara. The triptych has shutters on the left and right which show Sir John Donne's name saints, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist. Of course, normal peasant folk weren't allowed to see the inner designs of these triptychs so they would be closed when not in use.
During the Renaissance the Nativity scene went through another transformation. The catalyst for the change in direction was Saint Bridget of Sweden who, in the 14th century, was said to have had a vision of Jesus lying on ground. She wrote:
'I saw the glorious infant lying on the ground naked and shining. His body was pure from any kind of soil and impurity. Then I heard also the singing of the angels, which was of miraculous sweetness and great beauty…'
Artists really took to the idea of Jesus radiating light because it fitted incredibly well with the style of painting that was in fashion at the time. Artists at the time were showcasing chiaroscuro, the technique of contrasting light and shadow, and even began to paint nativity scenes at night in order to emphasise the stark contrast in shading. In Correggio's painting (below) Jesus is so bright that he lights up Mary's face and so dazzling that his radiance is blinding the woman near him.
We mark the end of the Renaissance with Caravaggio who was known for causing a stir (to put it mildly!). Even after death, Caravaggio's works continue to be involved in scandal. The painting below is currently the most expensive painting that has been stolen and never recovered (with most accusatory fingers pointing at Mafia involvement).
When it was created, the painting was rejected by the Church because they opposed the fact that Mary was modelled on a suspected prostitute and most of Caravaggio's models were rather dodgy characters. They also weren't all that keen on Caravaggio's realism which meant that all of the figures had wrinkles and dirty feet. No one wants to see filthy feet in church. Caravaggio liked to make everything look realistic so he set the scenes in contemporary settings with figures dressed in plain brown clothes, shunning costly dyes such as Lapiz Lazuli and omitting the golden halos.
But the reason Caravaggio painted in that way because he wanted to make paintings that actually meant something to the ordinary people looking at it. He wanted paintings to resonate with the people and so he tried new ways to make the nativity story come to life.
From the 16th century, we enter the Roccoco phase where frivolous embellishment became the art world's obsession. Plain Nativities with just the Holy Family went out of fashion and instead the canvases were plastered with people. Chaotic and colourful crowds fill every nook and cranny of the image like a Christmassy Where's Wally. The scenes from this period depict frantic movement as the excited worshippers rush to see the newborn child.
The abundance of Nativity scenes through history mean that we're able to have a glimpse into how different ages interpreted the Christmas story and reflect on how we view it in a modern setting. It is a powerful image, regardless of whether we're Christian, Muslim, or from a non-faith background. Whether we consider it the beginning of Jesus's life on earth, just a warm and fuzzy story, or a narrative about parents struggling to bring a child into the world in the harshest of situations - the Nativity scene has stood the test of time and continues to have the ability to resonate with us on a very personal level.
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With all the attention Olympic track stars Lolo Jones and Tianna Madison attracted when they tried bobsled pushing this winter, it was easy for last year's breakout athlete, Katie Eberling, to be pushed into the background.
That didn't bother the former Western Michigan volleyball player from Palos Hills, who had won a World Championship bronze medal in 2012, her rookie season as a sled pusher.
As the coaches tried different pairings throughout the World Cup races this season, Eberling just kept quietly going about her work and wound up back in the top USA sled with driver Elana Meyers for this year's world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
And then Eberling, 24, wound up one step higher on the podium than she had been a year ago.
"I like this trend," Eberling said via telephone Saturday from St. Moritz, the historic home of the sport.
A few hours earlier, Meyers and Eberling had put down a record-breaking start in a fourth and final run that carried them from third to second in the final standings by .02 seconds.
"I knew they would get more attention," Eberling said, referring to Jones and Madison. "For me, it was just about putting my head down and pushing through. They really challenged me to be my best.
"It was definitely a challenging season. We had a ton of talent on this team. Having confidence in myself was the most important thing."
The back-to-back world medals turn Meyers and Eberling into medal favorites for next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
"It was awesome winning a medal last year," Eberling said. "At the same time, that was on our home track (Lake Placid, N.Y.). To accomplish a better result on international ice is even more gratifying."
Meyers, 28, of Douglasville, Ga., now has won medals in four of the last five global championships - two as a sled pusher (including the 2010 Olympics), two as a driver. The only season she missed the podium was her transition year from the back to the front of the sled.
"Before the final run, I told my teammates I would be crying at the finish either way, whether I won a medal or not," Meyers said.
Meyers had more reason for an emotional outburst when men's sled pusher Nic Taylor proposed after the awards ceremony (she accepted with a big smile).
Reigning Olympic champion driver Kaillie Humphries of Canada made it back-to-back world titles with pusher Chelsea Valois. They finished first in two runs and second in the other two for an impressive winning margin of .68 seconds.
The gap between Meyers-Eberling and the seventh-place sled was only .17 seconds.
Germans Sandra Kiriasis and Franziska Bertels were third.
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The second U.S. sled, with driver Jazmine Fenlator and rookie pusher Aja Evans of Chicago, was eighth, 2.34 seconds back.
Jones, who had won a silver medal in her World Cup debut two months ago, did not earn a spot in one of the three U.S. sleds in the two-woman race at the world meet but is scheduled to push for Meyers in the team event. Madison, Olympic gold medalist in the sprint relay, won bronze in her first World Cup race but returned to track and field training a few weeks ago. She is expected to try again in the Olympic season.
The U.S. sledders will go to Sochi in 10 days for a week of training prior to the World Cup race Feb. 15. That is the test event for the Olympic track.
"Obviously our sights are on the Olympics," Eberling said. "It's exciting to have this momentum going into next year."


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Hiring Retail Sales in Erie, PA! The Retail Sales employee performs guest service by providing information to the guests about the store and retail products, assisting guests with merchandise, handling and care of the merchandise, and operating the cash stand; acting in a manner that conveys the highest possible degree of hospitality. The Retail employee assists in identifying and solving present and potential guest service issues. Responsibilities Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Performs guest service by accepting payment from guests, providing information about the store and acting in a manner that conveys the highest degree of hospitality Perform both sales floor and cash stand responsibilities through a shift. Read and understand restaurant Guest checks. Understand the to-go order process and ring up Guest checks in a timely manner. Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Greet guests in a friendly manner. Move between the cash stand and sales floor based on where the Guests are in order to meet their needs, with a sense of urgency. Be fully familiar with the operation of the cash register equipment, including replacement of receipt paper. Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example Carefully monitors the operation of the stores and assists the manager in identifying and solving present and potential guest problems Follows Cracker Barrel Old Country Store operational policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all employees and guests during each shift. Answer the telephone in a pleasant manner and ensure the Guest's needs are met. Maintains a clean and organized workspace Maintains regular and punctual attendance Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays Meet store operating policies and standards and cash handling and store safety and security, with or without reasonable accommodation Engage with and understand our guests, including discovering and responding to guest needs through clear and pleasant communication Comply with a dress code that prohibits displaying tattoos on face or throat. Available to perform many different tasks within the store during each shift Qualifications Read, write and comprehend the English language Stand for long periods of time Lift a maximum of 25 pounds overhead for stocking merchandise Working knowledge of math, numbers, money counting and making correct change Work at a pace consistent with changing business volume and demands Ability to learn quickly Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to build relationships In compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law. Qualified applicants are considered for employment according to the laws of the respective state of employment. If you feel this policy has been violated, you may report such instances to the Employee Relations Department online (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/contact-us/employee/ ) or toll free at 1 800-333-9566.


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Treatment-resistant head lice are forcing parents to nitpick — literally.
Old-school techniques including grooming a child's head with a fine-tooth nit comb are making a comeback as lice-killing insecticides lose their effectiveness around the world.
Yet health authorities in Metro Vancouver still tell parents that over-the-counter insecticidal shampoos and conditioners are viable solutions along with repeated nit combing.
"It's because there are not too many chemical options, they need to recommend something," says University of British Columbia entomologist Yasmin Akhtar in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. "Parents need to understand that there are other options ... Our recommendations are time-consuming and parents may not have the patience for using them," she says.
Misuse and overuse of these insecticidal treatments over time have created resistance in head lice, much in the same way that bed bugs have become a difficult-to-kill pest in cities throughout North America, says Akhtar.
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Research from the University of Massachusetts published in March found that 99.6 per cent of head lice samples collected in the U.S. from 2007 to 2009 carried a gene making them resistant to widely used treatments containing pyrethrins or permethrins, natural or synthetic versions of insecticidal compounds derived from the chrysanthemum plant. In Canada, the rate was 97 per cent.
That has spawned businesses like Lice 911 in Maple Ridge that takes on the tedious task of painstakingly combing a head of hair — section by section — until the pests are gone. Owner Barb Pattison and her five employees charge $60 per hour for the service; it takes a couple of hours to comb out a head of long hair on a 12-year-old girl, for instance. And that has to be repeated every three days for two or three weeks.
Pattison tells parents that if they want to use insecticidal shampoo, they need to do it every seven days to catch nymphs as they hatch. "They're not going to work the way the package says."
After a decade in business, Pattison says the nature of her clients has changed in the past two years. It used to be only elementary school-aged kids, but now more teenagers are showing up. It's a trend she chalks up to the popularity of long hair on girls and boys and group 'selfies' that have teens cheerfully holding their heads together long enough to get the perfect shot.
"What we're seeing now is teenagers who are not in a traditionally high-risk situation like having younger siblings at home or volunteering in a daycare. It's the 'selfie' situation," she says.
Head lice do not jump or fly, but crawl very quickly and are typically passed by head-to-head contact or by sharing hats, helmets and brushes. They cannot survive without a host for more than 48 hours.
Of Lice 911's 26 current files, 12 involve families with teens and no younger kids at home, something Pattison says she wouldn't have seen five years ago.
Health officials in Canada don't track the number of head lice cases because the pests don't carry disease. Schools no longer ask parents to keep kids home if they have lice, partly because it's so common that many children would miss too much school and also to lessen the stigma around lice.
"Lice do not discriminate," says Shayne Reilly, a public health nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health. "We see it on the west side as well as the east side. We see it all year round and lice like clean hair as much as dirty hair."
He says the health authority's advice on treating lice offers a variety of options because some parents won't go near insecticidal hair treatments and others embrace them. He notes that improper application, not leaving it on long enough, diluting it or treating everyone in the family even though only one person has an active case have all contributed to the problem of resistance.
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Two-time Strikeforce veteran Kim Couture will fight again – this time in a kickboxing contest.
Perhaps best known as the ex-wife of UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, Kim faces Jessica Bartness at the July 30 event, Kickboxing Empire, which takes place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The event is also expected to feature notable Las Vegans Chidi Njokuani and Shawn Yarborough, as well five current or former world champions in a card the promotion is billing as the "finest assembly of talent since K-1."
"My pro debut was at home in Vegas, and I haven't fought here since," Couture stated in an official release. "It'll feel good to fight here because I'm always going to the hometown of my opponent to fight. It'll be a rush to be fighting in front of so many friends. I'll feed off the support I get."
Couture made her professional MMA debut in June 2008. After suffering a loss to Kim Rose, Couture then went 1-1 in two fights under the Strikeforce banner. Couture fought four times in 2010, amassing a 2-2 mark, but "Sugar Free" was recently forced to undergo surgery on her jaw and has yet to compete in any fight sport in 2011.
"I had to get as second surgery on my jaw," Couture stated. "It was exactly what I needed. I got kicked pretty hard in practice and it popped a part loose. There's a steel plate in the front of my jaw, but I got the top part – by my ear – tightened up, and it's all good as new now.
"I've been training kickboxing for six years. That's my most dominant area, and I wouldn't take this fight if I didn't know I could win."
Couture is expected to train with reigning Strikeforce champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos in preparation for the fight.
The evening's professional fights each consist of five three-minute rounds. The rules allow for punches, kicks, knees and elbows delivered both above and below the waist.
Tickets for the event, which range from $25 to $125, are available through Ticketmaster.com.
Two amateur matches are expected to be announced shortly. The evening's full professional lineup includes:
- Alain Ngalani vs. Dzevad Poturak
- Sergio Cario vs. Denis Goncheronok
- Edwin Aguilar vs. Chidi Njokuani
- Pavel Turuk vs. Shawn Yarborough
- Tony Hervey vs. Tim Thomas
- Jessica Bartness vs. Kim Couture
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The Swimming and Diving Teams Give Back to the Community
By ODU Athletics
Sept. 27, 2012
Norfolk, VA - Old Dominion University's swimming and diving teams volunteered at the Fall Festival for W.T. Cooke Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Va. on September 21, 2012.
This was the third straight year the ODU swim/dive team volunteered at the event. Both teams took part in numerous activities with the kids including pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatable games, and spray painting the kids' heads. It is not an everyday occurrence when student-athletes can mentor and talk to elementary students, so the Monarchs tried to take full advantage of their opportunity.
Senior swimmer Laura Cempel helped out with the tattoo booth and said, "I was very grateful for this opportunity and told the kids to work hard in school and to continue to do what they love."
Cempel added, "It was truly a great experience."
Head coach Carol Withus stated, "This event is a great opportunity to give back to the community. It benefits our athletes as much as it does those little kids. We look forward to helping out with this event again next year!"


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I hope you're having a happy, healthy holiday season.
Here in the middle of nowhere we are taking time to enjoy family and friends. Mostly we're spending time quietly, sitting by the fireplace with mugs of cocoa. We've spent lots of time talking, reading, laughing and playing chess. Lots of movie-watching going on here, too. All in all, a lovely holiday week.
This might be a nutty decision, but I've decided to give JaNoWriMo a go. I love the spirit of community involved in writing months, and I enjoy watching others on their writing journey. I would be sad if I didn't even give the month a try. And what's the worst that can happen, writing-wise? I don't finish the book? No biggie!
So I'm going to work on a Regency romance called One Grand Season. I've got a sketchy plot in my mind, one the long hours staring at the flames and drinking hot chocolate is helping to take shape. I'm excited about the prospect. Hopefully the book will unfold like a dream. Wouldn't it be a great way to begin the new year?
Have a great day!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tuesday Thoughts
I hope you're having a happy, healthy holiday season.
3 comments:
- Marianne Arkins said...
YAY on JaNo! And, um... I wish I could send all of our snow to you since you don't mind getting it! LOL... Happy New Year a little early. I hope this is the best year for you, ever.
- Sue W. said...
So glad to hear you are planning a new book. I am looking forward to hearing about it. Good luck!
- Dru said...
I think that's great about JaNo.
Happy New Years!


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