I need to take my wheelchair bound wife and teenage dtr for vacation to Malaysia to a seaside resort?

sujoy_life

She would like to sit in the room where she can see the sea while I take the kid around. Any suggestions? (I'm in India)

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Best places of wheelchair users will be Phuket or Pattaya.(Thailand).
As all their famous beaches have tarmacs designed for strollers /wheelchair and bicycles and handicap friendly walkways.She dont have to sit in the room.
***Such facilities not found in malaysian beaches

What do you think of this short script idea?

Jaskaran R

The very short story deals with a boy in India, who, along with his older brother and mother, are at a festival of Divali, where he sees a bunch of street kids being bullied a group of older street kids. The boy also realizes that, while he is at the festival, he is carrying his father's golden watch (who is now dead). As he is with his mother at the festival (it is his first time) his watch gets stolen by a street child in the crowd.
The boy runs after the street child, but he loses his track. Meanwhile the boy's mother is also running after him, and when the three of them get home, she beats him for running into the crowd like that. His older brother also yells at him. While the boy tries to explain his situation, he feels that his mother isn't seeing the way he wants her to see it. He is sent to his room to await his punishment for the next day.

A few months pass, and the boy is on a bicycle, going to his uncle's house for the summer, who lives in Delhi. As he goes there, he spots the kid who stole his watch from him at the festival.
the boy follows him on his bike, then confronts him, but the stealer's friends join in, and beat the boy up, and throw him off. A local stret kid ( the same one who was collecting the trash at the festival) helps him, and comforts him. he tells the boy that the one who stole his watch was named Ali. He claimed himself as the gangster of the delhi streets, and bullied all the street kids. he would take their food, or their clothes, or any other thing. All his friends helped him out.
Understanding this, he has a plan as to how to get his watch back. he tells the kid to assemble all his street friends.
Once they assemble, he states that they are going to approach his hideout, (where he lives) and forcibly drive him out of the city.
They arrive at the his hideout, and the boy tells him to leave the streets with his friends, or suffer the consequences (each of the kids has a stone or stick, ready to beat him). Ali isn't afraid of the kids, and says that he and his big kids will help him out, but the big kids back away.
Eventually, they drive Ali away, and the kids are all happy that the bully is gone.
However, when the boy enters his hideout to find his watch, he sees that the watch is broken. his last great memory of his father, gone. He starts crying, but is glad to know that within it is a picture of his father and him at the festival when he was two, which he pockets.

do you think this is good?

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It's not a bad idea. It reminds me a bit of the watch story in Pulp Fiction. But there are some inconsistencies. In the beginning, the kid is at the festival for the first time...but when he gets the watch back, there's a picture inside of him and his father attending the festival when the kid was two.

And, if Ali really is the baddest kid on the block, why do all the other street kids simply agree to cast him out? Aren't they afraid of him? And, how are they going to make sure Ali stays gone after they throw him out? He's not afraid of them, so why not just come back?

How likely is it a street kid would hold onto a gold watch instead of selling it?

Just some things to consider. Keep working at it.

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I am ownly 13 and in realy want a mini bike but i have a limited to get 700 dollors can anyone help me :-)?

Dameon

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Diamondback Kids' Mini Viper BMX Bike is very bright and colorful. Easy to assemble. Training wheels are of high quality. It has minimal areas that rust if stored out side. The only down side was a purchased "Diamondback" pegs for the front and they didn't fit, but that could have been an error on my part. My son loves this bike. But it is rather expensive for a kids bike so if they are not hardcore into bmxing or learning, I probably wouldn't spend as much.

Best pocket bike for kids?

Asia D

I want to purchase a pocket bike, mini dirt bike, or mini quad for my nephew's graduation present. He is 6 years old, about 60 lbs, average Height. I want to know the best thing to get him, if there are any with speed lock-outs or remote shut offs. A few good name brands would be awesome. I also need something I can get training wheels for. I'm looking to spend no more than 500. Please no comments about how he doesn't need one or that he needs to be supervised he is well taken care and we understand this isn't a toy. I just need advice on what to buy. Thank you!

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Pocket bikes are Chinese made knock off's/clones of Japanese and European bikes. They are inferior to the bike they are cloned from. They do not have the reliability, dependability, quality or craftsmanship of the bikes they are cloned from.

With that said, I would recommend you look into a Japanese or European bike. He will fit on a 50cc to a 65cc bike. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and KTM all make mini-bikes.

Since you do not have a lot to spend, you will have to look used. Check Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds.

If you go with a used older bike, Honda used to make a MR 50 2-stroke and an XR75 4-stroke. The XR75 is built like iron and will last for your nephew's children.

The Yamaha PW50 has a restrictor that can be removed.

When it comes to training wheels, just Google mini-bike training wheels. There are a lot of different ones out there. Example: http://gokartsusa.com/EZ-Bike-Mini-Motorcycle-Training-Wheels.aspx
Training wheels are not cheap, they cost around $150. You can also look for used training wheels on Ebay and Craigslist.

If your nephew can ride a bicycle, he will be able to ride a dirt bike. I am not a fan of quads. When I taught my children to ride, I also let them ride my buddies quads. They all preferred dirt bikes to quads. Quads are super easy to learn to ride, but are very easy to tip over and if they do not keep their feet on the pegs can get run over by their own machine. Quads are also heavier than dirt bikes and if the child flips the quad, they may not be able to get our from underneath it without help.

This is the motorcycle racing section, so we mainly only recommend racing machines, but since he is just starting out a true mini-bike from say Sears or Pep Boys might fit the bill fine. These mini-bikes brand new cost under $400. Have large 4-stroke lawn mower engines on them and are perfect for trail riding and basic transportation. If your nephew likes riding though, he will outgrow the mini-bike within a summer.

Don't forget riding gear. Helmet, goggles and a pair of riding boots. Goggles, gloves, shoulder pads with chest protector, kidney belt, armored riding pants and racing jersey can come later. You can find used gear at Ebay, Craigslist, garage sales and flea markets. Does he need the protective gear for a mini-bike? Probably not, but a helmet and goggles are the minimum he should have.

If he ever needs tips on riding or maintenance, tell him to check Youtube. The amount of information on there is unbelievable. He can learn everything from fixing a flat to rebuilding an engine.

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what size dirt bike would I need to buy my son who is 4, almost 5?

Carslo

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Get a 50cc bike for him but only allow use under supervision as at that age they don't have complete control of their reflexes. One of my kids started at the same age so I have nothing against them being on a bike as long as supervised. We spent lots of hours running along side to make sure the kids didn't hurt themselves. Great exercise.

I am not a fan of trainer wheels on bikes as have watched heaps of kids with them and the trouble is unless the surface is completely smooth as soon as the bike wheel goes into a rut the trainer wheels get stuck straddling the rut and the kid usually falls off anyway. So just do some research on those before getting any.

Don't buy a cheap helmet although it is really hard to get good expensive ones for kids as most are made from plastic. but do your best and above all get them fitted for it as a sloppy helmet does nothing

MINI BIKes 4 kids help!!!?

td

OKay so I REALLY WANT A MINI bike. because BOTH my friends have one and one of my friends has this really cool one: http://www.pepboys.com/parts_accessories/powersports/baja_motorsports_doodlebug_dirt_bike/


AND i really want one just like it but.....

1. be a diffrent color
2. a TAD bit bigger (not by that much)
3.cheap like this one. and can still go in the grass and on the streets


ABOUT ME:

Iam a girl
a bike around these ages 9/10 and up iam 12
can weigh over 155lbs
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please leave a price and a website

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Around here we pedal our bikes!

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Buying a new Bike, HELP!?

Jem III

I loved to ride on bikes when I was kid. After looking at bikes' reviews, I remain unsure which bike I should buy. I live in West Virginia where there's some bike trails.. there will be some dirt and road to ride onto. There's a bike shop nearby and she says Trek 3500 would be good buy, selling at 369.99. Would this be good deal? I'm hoping to ride every morning starting soon as I am addicted to workouts! Would this bike be good to start with or should I buy better one or other brand - money wisely? Any suggestion would be great. Thank you.
If I decide to buy Trek 3900 or Hardrock (better bikes = more money) will it be worth it? Or it wouldn't matter as that much?

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Jeremy, Welcome back to mountain biking! We've got a strong community to support you. A little bit of information about what makes a mountain bike functional: What is required to make a "real" mountain bike, are double wall rims, and a cassette type rear hub, each created for strength and durability. To tell you the truth, the Trek mountain bikes start producing these on their bikes at the 4300 model, which would also upgrade you from the "alpha white" frame to the "alpha black" frame, saving you a bit of strength. If you are looking into the 2011's, ALL of the Hardrock models are equipped to serve you on the trails, if you look at a 2010, you'll need to get a Hardrock sport or above. I don't know if I'd feel terribly safe on a 3500. Trek is a very nice bike company, but when they try to compete at the lower end, they scramble a bit to toss together a bike with low end components, as their frames take up most of the price of what they are working with. I would recommend a 2011 Hardrock base, which retails for $420. The 3500 is simply not built with a similar quality. Also, maybe do a search for a 2010 giant rincon, which has all you require, plus a fork with a lockout and disc brakes. I mention this over the 2010 hardrock sport disc simply because I've seen it sold for less. Their forks are a tad bit better than the trek's and specialized as well.

BUT, with those requirements set, FIT it the biggest thing. Go in and give them a test drive, make sure your legs are almost straight on the down push of your crank to keep optimal power transfer and geometry.

Again, good luck!!!

New mountain Bike...Help?

John

I am looking at buying a new mountain bike and converting it to electric...I was thinking about getting the Mongoose Status 3.0 but I couldn't find a single review except on Amazon...any suggestions?
I'm 13, about 120 (I know I'm a lightweight) and 5' 6"...
The reason that I want to convert a mountain bike to electric is because I do a lot of rough street riding, and a hybrid just won't do the trick. Also, I didn't mean full electric, just a lightweight hub motor for use on longer rides. So eff off about the Lego crap...it's a serious question.
Also, I don't really need advice about the electric components, I know my stuff about that.

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Converting it to electric. No. Don't do this. Spend you money getting a nicer bike with less friction and you can go much faster. Or just buy a cheap, old scooter. Why are you doing this? Project?

If you're going to be using it as a mountain bike, it need not be electric, as that's dangerous. If you're using it as a scooter, it need not be a mountain bike: hybrid's. If this is a project and you're 13 and not rich, I'd pick a different project. One of the Lego Robots would make a good project with electricity(i.e. Lego's Mindstorm). Provide more info and I will too.

Kids get so angry these days.

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Buying a new Bike....new rider?

Smudge

I have ridden before, plenty of times but scramblers and dirt bikes. (13 years back) I have since ben into my cars and have only admired the bikes. I have been meaning to actually get my licence for YEARS but one kid, 2 kids, house and job and im here now asking questions.
I am going to take my test within the month, assuming I pass Im not sure whether to buy new or used. forget possibly dropping it.
I intend to learn the bike, how to ride efficient, how to take corners, at what speed and angle, the bounderies etc etc, basically be intelligent an not injure or kill myself.....I am not going to keep up and play with "the big boys" on a sunny day until I can ride properly, I wont even attempt to until Im as comfortable riding as I am driving.

I am looking to working upto an SP1, blue.....my mate has one and it is MINT..

however, I need a more forgiving bike, Im going to get a 600 I think, but Im not sure I trust buying used.....? I need the advice of expierienced riders......I know\think I would feel much more relaxed and comfortable on a new.....I am thinking a Ninja ( in Blue (are you getting the picture, im buying a blue (ninja\sp blue) bike).

Anyway, I think you get my drift......any guidance guys & gals??? on bikes and new or used.......

cheers
J

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Buy something used and inexpensive for a starter bike.

Look for something old but not too old. You don't want something so old that it is a junker, but not something so new that you'll feel bad if you lay it down.

Look for something in the 500 - 800 CC engine size. This will be powerful enough so you don't get bored too soon, but not so fast that you will be afraid of it.

Look for a standard or cruiser bike for your first bike. They are more forgiving and usually have less power than a sport bike with the same size engine. Although cruisers are heavier than other bikes they have the lowest center of gravity and are easy to balance considering their weight. Stay away from the sport bikes for your first bike as they require more skill. Going with a sport bike for your first bike is like getting a Formula 1 race car for your first car, not a good idea. Also used sport bikes tend to be more abused.

Consider the fit of the motorcycle. People come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. So do motorcycles. When selecting a motorcycle consider how well it fits your body. Ask yourself how well you can put both feet flat on the ground. Ask yourself how well the seating position feels. Do you have to reach too far to the handlebars? Riding hunched over can get uncomfortable very fast. Is the foot peg location comfortable? Does the bike feel too big or too small? An uncomfortable motorcycle won't be much fun to ride for any amount of distance. However, a bike that fits you well will be lots of fun.

Avoid buying over the Internet. I would never buy a motorcycle site unseen. You could very easily end up paying too much for junk. Always do a visual inspection and test ride before buying a motorcycle. When you go to look at the bike, bring a helmet. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license and 2 helmets.

Watch the classified section of your local news paper. Some locations have shopper magazines with used motorcycles in your area. Reasonably priced used bikes are out there. Be patient. Don't buy too quickly, but if you find one you like, buy it right away. If you find a good starter bike, don't hesitate as they can sell quickly.

Don't get hung up on any particular brand. All of the name brands are about the same. Pay more attention to the bike's condition. If any one brand were really superior to all other brands, this would be the only brand bike on the road. In addition, if any brand bike was really inferior to the other brands, nobody would buy them and the company would be out of business.

Learn on this bike. Make your mistakes on it. You will make mistakes. Nearly all new riders will lay their bike on its side at least once. Would you rather make your mistakes on an older bike or your nice shiny expensive new bike?

The most important thing you should do when getting your first bike is to take a motorcycle safety course.

After you have been riding a while and gain some experience, you can sell your starter bike and get the one you want. If maintained properly and not abused, you won't lose too much money on your starter bike. Put the money from the sale towards the bike you really want. By this time, you will have figured out what style bike best suits your riding style and needs.

If you settle on a sport bike for your next bike, avoid the used ones. Young riders think they are racers on racing bikes and tend to beat the crap out of them so they are likely to be more abused. So if considering a sport bike, consider something new.

I know I used variations of this answer before. However, I feel this is good advice.

Use your head while riding. Remember, Stupid Hurts.

Have fun - Ride safe


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Ninja Zx6r a good starter bike?

James

I currently ride a Rieju rs2 50cc, But when i turn 17 im looking into getting a bigger bike.

I know it has to be restricted to 33bhp but its a good bike for when I am old enough to remove it. Is the Ninja Zx6r a good beginner bike? Or a good bike for my next bike? Im stuck between a ninja 650r and a ZX6-R

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If it is restricted, maybe, if not restricted, then it is good for an organ donor. You and 1.5 million other kids think they can handle a supersport right off, and you will get a bunch of squids on here telling you that you can do it because they have a similar bike and learned on it, all of less than 10,000 miles worth and are now experienced, great riders. Riiiiiight, more squids that think they can ride anything and live, makes me laugh. All these Ben Bostrom wannabes don't have enough miles experience to realize they haven't seen, and survived many things that happen and are on then road. Oh yeah, it is easy to go fast in a straight line with little or no traffic on a bright sunny day and then think you actually have great skills, any squid can do that. But when there is crud on the road all of a sudden, or a truck jerks out 10 feet in front of you, most of those squidly riders who can do 185 in a straight line then end up as a bumper accessory.

The bike you want is a supersport racing bike, make no mistake about it, you can get on and do close to what the AMA 600s are doing. Being young and full of life, sometimes you don't think things through and think you won't get hurt or killed. I used to think that too. The problem is you, and the other boy wonder jockeys on here don't have the experience, can and do at times panic when the crud hits the fan, and will sometimes grab throttle when you want to grab brake. Happens all the time, dead.

No, I don't ride like an old person, I have been riding over 26 years in LA traffic, mountains, desert, woods, I have 7 street bikes currently and I ride like a Hooligan most times. power wheelies, racing, doing triple digits regularly on the Freeways, and like it. But, I have been through the wrecks, I have the scars to prove it and each time I throw a leg over I know it can be the last time, but I am good, my skills have been honed over years of riding and I have no fear of death. I can say I am a MUCH better rider now than I was at age 24, and I see things differently, traffic patterns etc. and I don't panic when the crud hits the fan, I know what to do to get out of those situations. You and the other boy wonders don't, as such you don't need a machine that will get you into those situations and is not very forgiving of mistakes. The bike you want is a precise handling machine, it does not suffer fools, nor does it put up with mistakes, like a more stable with less power and more weight bike would.

Get a 250 or 400 and give yourself a chance to get experience before going to a beast, a full on race bike.

I learned on a 400, got into my worst wreck on a ZX900 Ninja with a stage 3 jet kit and Yoshi pipe due to lack of experience. And now have a fleet of bikes, some more powerful and faster than that ZX900 I had, and I ride hard. My smallest road bike is a highly modified 700, even my dirt bike is a 530cc.

I don't care if you take my advice or one of the inexperienced wonder boy's who posted on here already, I don't need any new friends nor any other riders out on the road, but what I wrote can save the life of a wise kid who wants to grow up to be an old experienced rider some day.

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Where can I buy popsicle moulds in India?

Someone-u-

I live in India and you don't need fire or Tom Hiddleston to make this country hot. It's steaming. But popsicles cool me down and I was wondering where you can get popsicle moulds? We don't have Target, Tesco, Walmart, or Ikea. I can't buy them online. I live somewhere around Santacruz, Mumbai. Any stores where I can get them? Do you get them at Crawford Market at V.T.?

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I used to live in India. It was the only country I ever lived in where my chocolate bar would melt in the basket of my bike between the store and home. Now there's a reason to eat it fast!

I saw Popsicle molds once in Big Bazaar in Chennai but this was 4 years ago. You can try using the local Kulfi molds as they work. Parry's corner also had them in the plastic Small plastic food containers can also work for this.

When I was a kid my mother would make them in the ice cube trays and put a toothpick stick into them.

You could freeze them that way and then pop the cubes into the blender, if the power is working, and make a slush like that.

I would vote for buying very small plastic cups like bathroom dixie size and putting it into those. Kind of makes a lot of trash though. But if you are careful and run warm water to release them you can wash the cups again and again. I did it in my classroom that way and used metal desert forks as the Popsicle stick.

Singapore is a cheap plane ride away and they have Popsicle molds for sure. So does Bangkok in the Daiso Japanese dollar stores.

Would I go to vietnam ?

chloe

Hey so I'm 14 years old and some of my extended family is going to Vietnam next summer and I was invited. My uncle was adopted from there and goes back every few years with his wife and kids. My other uncle just tags along because he loves to travel. I was Talking to him and he said I could deffinatly come. There are a few problems though
*my parents might not let me go. They offered to take me to Japan next time they go and my larents had no problom with that, but Vietnam is a third world country and my parents are pretty protective. We have gone to countries like this in vacation (carribean and south America) but stayed in resorts where there are armed gards and have 20ft walls. We're be staying on a small house in the country side (my uncles birth families house)
*Safty- again it's not like we're staying at the ritz. It will be a small house in the middle of nowhere
*myself- i'll admit I'm a bit spoiled, I hate motels and stuff that isn't clean. I could stick it out but it would have to be for a great vacation
So here are my questions
#1 how safe is it over there?
#2 have you been and did you like it?
#3 what are some good resons to go? (In case my parents say no)
Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

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I am Vietnamese myself. Tickets to Vietnam are very pricey so I've never been there myself, but I have family and friends that travel there every few months and I've done a library worth of research in case I get a chance to visit.

A small house in the middle of no where is likely to have no air conditioning so you'll have to bear 100+ degree weather every single day.

#1 Crowded busy streets filled with bikes and the occasional car(Try not to get run over by a bike overloaded with rice, seafood, or fresh vegetables). Child prostitution(mostly for females) is big there especially for teen girls, just remember your safety rules( not to get in a car with anyone) and stay close to your uncle too, you do not want to get snatched by the arm. Refrain from wearing anything that looks expensive, wearing a fake cubic zirconia ring can cost you a finger, literally. Since your from the states you probably might run into people trying to scam you, of a $300 necklace saying it's "handcrafted" and "one of a kind". Lastly don't pull money out in the open unless you want to get trampled over.

#2 I absolutely cannot stand hot weather so I don't think I'd like spending time there. But I love my entire family, whenever my parents come back from a short trip there they have nothing but good things to say about the people there, customs, and food. I always ask someone to grab me some clothes there, it's so cheap and chic!

#3 $1 here is worth a fortune there, if you walk into the right shop then your in for a shopping spree for the latest fashion trends from Singapore. Meaning: the cutest bags, clothes, shoes, and jewelery.
(remember to do a quality check before you buy anything, and higher end locations will have better quality goods.)

-A very good learning experience, it shows you how lucky you are to live in the US while others are living a hardworking lifestyle just to afford the basics of life.

-Eatting new yummy foods.
My favorites: Pho and Goi Cuon.

"pho" (not pronounced "foe" but the "f" sound in fun and the "uh" sound in duh), it's a traditional noodle soup.

Goi Cuon, is Spring rolls! A thin rice wrap that has noodles, fresh vegtables, and usually shrimp, pork, fish or beef in them.

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Question for parents with kids that play sports?

J******

I always ask my little league questions in this category, because most of my players are from single families, so I want to get the opinions of parents & not sports fans.

I coach a little league baseball team of kids 12 and under. We have our first preseason game today and I'm trying to figure out who starts, who gets the most playing time, etc. We have a team rule that if you miss practice you don't start. However, many kids have missed practice at least once in the past two weeks so I wouldn't be able to put a full team on the field if I stuck to that rule. A good majority of the kids that have been at every practice are coach's kids (my child included), discipline problems or have shown extremely poor work ethic (walking laps instead of running, goofing off during drills, etc). I really don't want to reward a kid by starting him that talks back, is disruptive during practice & has a low skill level just because a couple starters missed practice due to their parent's work schedules. The kids that come to every practice usually live across the street and walk to the park after school. These kids' parents never come to the park.

If you were a parent of one of the kids who missed practice because you had to work & couldn't get transportation for your child, or your child missed practice because of homework or behavior ONCE how would you feel the coach should handle this (especially if your child was a started & major contributor to the team)?

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I am a step-parent of a kid who is a Division I athlete and played on travel teams for many years. Travel teams require an insane amount of time and commitment from the child and the parents. There is a world of difference between little league and those elite travel teams, so I admit that I have a very skewed perspective on this. The goal of kids in little league is to enjoy playing the sport. The goal of kids in travel teams is to get a full college scholarship.

With the travel teams my step daughter was on, if a kid was even 1 minute late to practice (or to pre-game warm-ups), the kid sat out the first game of the day. You'd better believe that if we were running late leaving, there was heck to pay from the ballplayer in our family who did not want to warm the bench! And if a kid were lippy or rolled her eyes at the coach or didn't run laps fast enough, the kid sat out the first game as well. The coaches were strict but they held the kids (and their parents) accountable for their behavior.

I hear what you are saying about you not having enough kids in the line-up if you sat out kids who missed practice or had behavior issues. But sometimes you have to do something completely outrageous to get the kids' attention. If you told the kids that they would sit out the game if they missed practice, then hold firm to that. Even if you are sitting out the stars and only have 7 kids in the field. And have the benched kids sit on the bench in the dugout for the entire game. They will be so bored and frustrated out of their skulls that not only will they never want that to happen, but the other kids on the team will learn the lesson through observation.

So what happens if you only have 7 kids in the field? You lose a game. It's a game...and a pre-season game at that. This isn't the World Series. It is a little league game. You know what happens when you do something that shocking and outrageous??? You get the kids attention that they have to obey you. AND...imagine those parents who show up to watch their kids' Little League game and their time is basically wasted because their kid is sitting the entire game in the dugout. You have their attention too.

Guess which kids are going to make sure that their parents arrange transportation with another mom or ride their bike to the park so they don't have to sit bored in the dug out? Guess which kids who played (and lost) are going to exert peer pressure on each other because they didn't have a full team on the field? Guess which parents are going to make sure their kid is at practice on time so that they can actually cheer for their child at a little league game instead of sitting bored in the bleachers.

So in a pre-season or early season game the low skill level plays the entire game. Don't you think THAT will get the attention of the self-centered STAR and his parents?

Since my step-daughter is a Division I athlete, you can imagine her skill level. There is no "I" in team. If she was late or had a poor attitude, she was benched. As she should be.

If it helps, think of it this way. You are teaching the kids invaluable life lessons. As the boss...would you continue to employ someone who was perpetually absent/late, was insubordinate and who thought they could do whatever they wanted because they thought they were the "star." That person would not work for me very long. So in addition to teaching the kids about baseball, you are also teaching them about life.

berkely? is it a good place for a college kid to live?

yusss

like is there stuff to do like for a college kid?
and how is crime??
hows the weather??
are there like any good beaches??
hurricanes?

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It is a good and fun place for a college kid. The schools are very good assuming you're going to the UC but other community colleges like DVC and Laney are also very good.

Weather is nice, typical warm in summer, wet and cold in winter, nothing extreme like back east. It's pretty moderate here, rarely ever gets into the 100's, occasionally it will get into the 90's but not often. It never snows here either so it doesn't get terribly cold.

If you want nice beaches you have to goto Half Moon Bay which is probably a good hour drive. You can go for a couple hours south to Carmel or Monterrey where they have nicer beaches.

The crime is not that high, but I have to warn you that if you bring a bicycle you must lock it up really well. My best friend took some ugly paint and covered his brand new bike with it hoping that by making it ugly nobody would steal it. Well, they tried stealing it twice within a 3 month period. They decided to trash the bike when they couldn't break the lock so they mashed the brakes, seat, and other parts of the bike. I would bring two strong locks for all the wheels and maybe a third for the seat.

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How do I fix up a kid's bike?

Lexie

Okay, so I gave my childhood bicycle to my mom's friend's kid and she THRASHED it! The once beautiful leather seat is trashed, the chain is rusty and I'm guessing I won't be able to use it, she took the back tire off, and the bike's been sitting in the hot sun for a few months now. I am not happy right now. My mom wants to take it to the dump, but I'm not letting that happen. So can anyone please tell me what I should do! I know I need a new bike and both the front and back tires need to probably be replaced, since she won't give me back the tire she took off. So can you tell me what I need to get and how I need to put it on. Like doesn't the back tire have to connect to the brakes? Thanks.

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Hey Lexie!

I'm sorry to hear something so precious to you was so abused. =(

From the details you provided, it looks like you will need a new:
1. Chain
2. Back rim + tubing + tire
3. Front rim + tubing + tire
4. Seat

Honestly, repairing yourself is not hard at all. Just be prepared to get a little dirty.
And since I do not know the following:
Bicycle type (beach cruiser, bmx, mountain bike, etc)
Size
Make and model...
I wouldn't be able to provide any more information than what I already have said. =/

Your best bet is to go to a nearby Bike shop and see what they have to say as far as repairing your bike. And be careful, they may want to charge you an outrageous price just for assembly...


Email me if you'd like help with the assembly, or anything else.
Take care!

Is there a bicycle seat that is BIG so it doesn't hurt my butt?

Wonderment

Something a little bigger that doesn't hurt to sit on? Nice comments only please...I'm making an effort to no have a big booty anymore here :)

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Getting the right size and shape of saddle is a problem that vexes everyone from the newest rider to the most seasoned pro. No saddle is comfortable when you first start riding. Frankly, you've got to toughen up the bottom. If, however, you are still miserable after a several rides over a couple week period, you probably really do need a new saddle.

Saddle positioning makes a big difference and what is comfortable for you is not likely to work for someone else. I would start with the saddle perfectly level. Then try tipping the front end down a bit. Then try tipping the front end up. Keep in mind, pointing the saddle too far down will tend to throw your weight forward causing numbing of the hands and fatigue of the arms and shoulders. Likewise, tipping the seat too far up may cause pain and numbing of the bottom. As stated earlier, what is right for you is what is comfortable.

Good cycling shorts make a big difference, as well. The chamois in the seat of the shorts goes a long way to minimizing friction and provide some extra padding. If you don't like tight, racing shorts a number of companies make baggy shorts with a chamois.

The type of riding you do and the length of your rides will make a huge difference on the type of saddle you want. A wide seat will be most comfortable on a bike you sit very erect on, for relativly short durations. If you aspire to ride significant distances, a wide seat will prevent you from adopting an aerodynamic postion and will cause lots of chafing.

If you have a "comfort" bike or a "cruiser" on which you sit upright to pedal, you'll want a wider "comfort" saddle. Otherwise, because so much of your weight is on your bottom, you'll feel as if a narrow seat is splitting you in half.

If you have a mountain bike or road bike on which you adopt a more aerodynamic posture, a narrower, longer saddle is better. A narrower, longer saddle will allow you to bend over the handlebars, spread your weight over its length, and minimize chaffing of the insides of your thighs.

With respect to saddle width, Specialized and perhaps other companies, have done extensive anatomical studies to make comfortable saddles. They make lines of performance saddles that come in different widths to accomodate different bone stuctures. The Specialized fitting system involves sitting on a gel pad and measuring the indentations your pelvic bones make. You then select the width of saddle that fits your pelvic bones. I found I have a very narrow bone structure. (My kids call me a tight _ss, but I think they are referring to something else.) In any case, I've found the Specialized saddles to be very comfortable.

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can a 14 year old kid ride a 200cc dirt bike?

Curtis P

I'm 14 and I'm going to get a 200cc dirt bike but my friends say that I'm not ready yet but I've rode a 125 dirt bike before and i want to know if i should just get a 125 or stay with the 200.
i for got to add the stroke its a 4 stroke and its a racing bike and it cost 800 and i have sat on a 250 and i its 3 inches smaller
i for got to add the stroke its a 4 stroke and its a racing bike and it cost 800 and i have sat on a 250 and i its 3 inches smaller

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if its your first bike no but if your an experienced rider go for it i just turned 15 last month and i ride a 250 but ive been riding for a long time make shure your comforatable on the bike first and can at least tip toe it but i think you would be better off getting a smaller 4 stroke bike for your first time trust me you wont regret it

GOOD Luck

14" tire pressure for a kids bike?

Casey Dida

Answer
The recommended tire pressure will be written on the sidewall of the tire. Not all tires are the same. Use the recommended pressure on your tires

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Which is better. A fixed gear (fixie) or a mountain bike?

Q. I live in a small town where everyone rides their bikes to commute. I mean there are kids everywhere riding bikes. All my friends live across a bridge. So I'm wondering if a mountain bike, or a fixed gear would be better to go over the bridge. Everyday in the summer I will be going over this bridge so which one is better. Fixed gear, or mountain bike.

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John, a bike with gears will help you go uphill allot easier, and downhill/level ground allot faster. If that's not important to you, and you are planning to ride on level ground only, a fixie could be a good choice. Now, if you are buying a bike just do commute or basically ride on roads, get a hybrid. It will give you a much more comfortable ride, mountain bikes are design for better performance on off-road in expense of comfort.

But in the end, I recommend you get a bike with gears. In the long run, it will be much more enjoyable and usable.

What kind of bike would be good for me?

Q. Hi, I would like a bmx bike, to do street riding and just casual biking. I'm about 6'0 foot and around 200 pounds. I need a bike that would be best for me in size and in price. an u help me? Thank u fr ur time.

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BMX is for kids. I would say you want a mountain bike or a 'hybrid'. Street/hybrid/mountain bikes are sized by the seatpost, from the center of the crank to the top of the seatpost. For a 6' person, you want around 20 in. or 50 cm. Plus you want to be able to stand astride the bike with 3" clearance between your crotch and the bar.

Good brands are Cannondale, Trek, Marin, Gary Fisher, etc. Schwinn makes good bicycle-shop bikes and also cheap department-store bikes. The typical hybrid today has 18 or 21 or 24 gears, which are more than you will ever use.

I would say if you are doing just street riding, or even the occasional gravel path, you don't need suspension. Front suspension robs you of momentum when you start out or accelerate (it flexes and absorbs some energy). Rear suspension is only for serious mountain biking.

Also for street riding, the narrower the wheels/tires the better, within limits. Big fat knobby tires are for off-road. Narrower tires means less rolling resistance.

Look on Craigslist. There are lots of lightly-used bikes for about half price.

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Dutch girls: do you consider it sexist being helped by a (male) stranger?

tash42

I myself am Dutch too btw but since recently live in London. I've noticed that here, random people on the street/shops seem to not only be more 'polite' but will help other people more if for example they trip, are carrying a heavy suitcase, fall off a bike etc. British friends who've visited Holland have said Dutch people are ruder.

Coming back to Holland last time, I was slightly struggling with my suitcase down some stairs and it struck me how lots of young guys would stare at me but do nothing to help. It didn't bother me at all, not because it would've been 'sexist', but because ultimately I could take care of it myself (and actually would've been embarrassed, not to mention wary of them stealing it) but I could see a difference with Britain.

I did some Googling and some people have said since Holland is so egalitarian, Dutch women find it sexist if men help them with similar things, hold open doors etc. and this is why it isn't done there. Is this true for you? Would you be offended/embarrassed if a guy offered to help; do you think it is rude that they don't?

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I have also lived in both the UK and NL so this made me smile as I have had "good and bad" experiences in both and actually don't necessarily put it down to nationality.

I have also lived in both a large city in each (Amsterdam and Birmingham) and also in more rural areas in both and this is where I notice the largest difference to be honest.

I have been stuck in Birmingham on the side of a road, changing a car tyre in the pouring rain, and lost count of the amount of single males in cars that drove by staring at me. Equally in NL, (after a car service I might add, the wheel actually came off my car, went into the hedgerow, and I had to try to hunt to find it. Once again, dressed for work in a suit and heels one morning, and even though there was a traffic jam, not one person stopped (even the company Personnel Manager who claimed he was in a rush later). I was completely unamused in both cases!

I am a person who tends to observe and would not hestitate to help if I could - move aside for people on the tram etc etc. However I have been on the same tram, 8 months pregnant and carrying a toddler, and it took an older gentlemen to ask someone to move aside for me.

However, it is not all bad I have to say, living now in a more rural area in NL, it is somehow more personal and calmer here. As well as the service in the shops being better (friendly and cannot help too much generally) then people are more open. A few weeks ago a wheel fell off the children's buggy (yes I know, me and wheels seem destined to be a bad combination!), and within seconds, two different guys were trying to fix it for me, and a woman stopped to see if I needed help to hold the children under an umbrella while they did.

So I wonder also if this is part of the "big city" ethos where people don't speak on the trams, smile on the streets etc (I'm guilty as well when in Amsterdam). I was brought up in a little village and you always smiled and said hello on the street when you made eye contact. I also do this again now in the neighbourhood where I live as people make more eye contact here and thus open the door to interaction.

I think helping people is generally good manners and in today's society, good manners (unfortunatley) are something which are disappearing under the facade of being egalitarian. Unfortunately though I do agree that personal security dictates that people are more wary to help and be helped as there is not so much trust in society as there was e.g. 20 years ago, and this is a real shame.

Personally I don't have a problem with guys being a "gentlemen" and helping out, opening doors (although within reason like Willeke mentioned!). It's not being sexist, more just manners and upbringing. However if a colleague etc goes first through the door - well I never bother about it either. (I do notice the ones who do it though).

Good question though :0)

Is it safe to cycle on a main road with a child seat, if you're sensible....?

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I live in the UK, two miles from town and have no car, and the buses are few. The road that links my village to town is a so called "main road" - though with only two lanes. During the cycle, an average of about ten to fifteen cars usually pass me going the same way, and I never travel at very busy times. I am a woman who cycles with her toddler in a rear child seat and he loves it. It means we can get about faster, instead of pushing a pushchair for half an hour! I am also very careful and vigilant when cycling with my precious cargo.

And we both get exercise and fresh air.
However today when I got back home, my neighbour who had passed me on the way said "you're brave!" - implying what? that i was stupid for travelling on the road? there is a back road i could take but it's very steep hills and i have to push it! i always find traffic very considerate and have been cycling like this for ages now, with no probs at all

would be interested to hear opinions. i assumed it was ok, what do you think?
Karavici - yes it is exactly like the one in the first pic, a little seat behind my seat.

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Is it like this one?:
http://blog.rovearounds.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/bike-seat.jpg

Because I think that one is MUCH safer than this one:
http://childbicycletrailer.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/51UMOSgwxAL._AA280_3.jpgblue-trailer-bike3.jpg

I see people riding with their kids in those trailer things on main busy roads all the time. I think that's just insane. The seat on the back of your bike? The child is right up next to you. Riding anything has some sort of safety risk, whether you're in a car, bus, bike, etc. I don't think riding your child in a rear seat is any less safe than any other option.

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What to do on a summer day?

Abby

Okay my parents way of having to do something fun, is to do NOTHING! Gosh! There is nothing i can do! I'm am so bored! Like seriously all i do all day is watch t.v doing stupid dishes! I want to do something exciting. I wanted to go swimming but my mom was like saying No because of my hair! I ask to go to any amusement park they say it cost money, i tell to take me out, the next place i no i am is at my aunt's boring place! There is nothing to do! I to old to imagine stuff! Like I want to do something in Toronto man! I am So bored, I can't go bike riding cuz my bike isn't working propaly and my dad won'r fix it like seriously every time i want to do something small they make up something! Please help! I am bored !

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read magazines, try on clothes, dress crazy and walk around in public, sleepovers/slumber partys, squirt yourself with the water hose, sleep,


1.Get a make-over at the mall
2.Go to a restaurant that you have never been to before
3.Have a picnic
4.Bake cookies
5.Give yourself a manicure
6.Go bowling
7.Have a scary movie marathon
8.Go for a bike ride
9.Go online and discover all the tourist spots near your home that you have never been to before.
10.Go swimming
11.Create a new playlist that would include all the songs if a movie were made about you
12.Make up the list of actors who would play the characters in a movie about your life
13.Plan a vacation to an exotic destination for the future â do the research online
14.Take a long, hot bubble bath with candles and music.
15.Run through the sprinkler with your clothes on
16.Rent and watch a whole season of your favorite television series
17.Swing on swings at the playground like you used to (can you go all the way around?)
18.Climb a tree
19.Write a stand-up routine and practice it for your friends
20.Read a book by an author you like
21.Go to a museum
22.Call an old friend from elementary school and catch up
23.Hunt for bugs in the yard
24.Have a BBQ
25.Learn a new language
26.Play mini-golf
27.Wake up early and watch the sunrise
28.Make a smoothie with only local fruit
29.Have a friend or relative teach you a recipe of a food you love them to make
30.Write a story
31.Get a pedicure
32.Grill your breakfast on the outdoor grill
33.Organize your CD collection
34.Make a list of traits you would want in the perfect BF/GF
35.Check out the library (and not just the internet â peruse the books, too)
36.Spend an entire day in your pajamas
37.Make or update a website
38.Go to the Zoo
39.Play Badminton
40.Plant a veggie garden
41.Get a play from the library and direct your friends in it
42.Find a really cool quote online and then text it to a random person on your friend list
43.Make ice cream
44.Memorize a really funny joke and tell it to a friend
45.Have a sleep-over
46.Camp out in your backyard
47.Write a poem
48.Go to a local farmersâ market
49.Play a game you havenât played with since you were a kid
50.Make up a secret code
51.Have a garage sale
52.Star-gaze and learn the summer constellations
53.Build a sandcastle
54.Pick strawberries
55.Write a story with a friend â each taking turns
56.Make a movie with a camcorder
57.Go backpacking
58.Get a facial
59.Dance like no one is watching
60.Dance like you have an audience
61.Spend a whole day playing board games with friends
62.Make up a treasure hunt for friends
63.Read the back of your cereal box
64.Give yourself a make-over
65.Learn a new exercise
66.Think about a business you would like to own someday and write up a plan
67.Play crochet
68.Go to the movies
69.Make up a scavenger hunt for you and a few friends
70.Go hiking
71.Make up a new game
72.Make popcorn the old-fashioned way
73.Volunteer at a nursing home, hospital, animal shelter, daycare or library
74.Listen to a new style of music (and give it a real listen â a couple songs or more)
75.Hang out with your grandparents and ask them to tell you what it was like to be a teenager for them
76.Write a song
77.Make a list of things you want to do before you are twenty
78.Learn how to knit
79.Buy a random magazine at the store and read the whole thing
80.Redecorate your bedroom
81.Make a funny commercial and post it online
82.Get a part-time job
83.Get a pen pal
84.Learn a new game
85.Go on a photo-scavenger hunt
86.Have a water gun fight with friends
87.Play poker and use candy to gamble with
88.Google your own name
89.Bake and frost cupcake
90.Set up a backyard party for younger kids and offer to babysit for the whole day to earn some cash
91.Check out colleges online
92.Have a snowball fight (use the ice from your freezer)
93.Wash your family car
94.Make dinner as a surprise
95.Paint a picture
96.Try not to complain for a whole day (this is really difficult â try it)
97.Try to make a house of cards
98.Offer to go grocery shopping for the week
99.Take driversâ ed
100.Do something nice for someone else but donât tell them it was you
101.Write your own list of 101 things to do â I bet yours will be way better!

What do people from other countries think of Candians?

Ilikebooks

What do people from other countries think of Candians?
So im a Canadian, and I want to read the stereotypes you people honestly think is true. :)
I just want to clarify a few things.
Who the hell says aboooot? I'm from Ontairo and I say about. I've NEVER EVER in my 14 years of being alive heard someone pronounce about, aboot.
Also, the Eh thing. That two letter thing is like, barely used its SOOO rare. Everyone says HUH.
Igloo thing, I've NEVER EVER met a igloo eskimo person whatever their called. Nobody lives in igloos except for those people up north who live like right beside Alaska. (Yukon, Northwest Territory, Nunvut.) We live in houses, buildings condos, ect. and they are made just how American people make American homes. THEY ARE NOT MADE OUT OF SNOW BLOCKS AND ICE :D
Oh! and it does not snow all the time. The only time it snows is in winter, or at the ending of fall.
No, not everyone speaks french. A lot of kids, teenagers epically Hate! french class why? because
its hard.
What else.....
we drive in cars. Tayotas, Honda, Escalate, GMC, and so on. not sleds moose and polar bears.
When i look outide my house, I see a backyard with a tree, not a maple tree but a willow tree and some outside stuff (chair, table ect). No penguins, no ice ponds. not of that stuff.
Jobs, k seriously no fathers dont work as lumberjack people, and moms stay home making syrup. I buy syrup and the grocery store. thank you very much. Jobs are like american jobs.
OH ALMOST FORGOT! we have malls!!! yess!! we do! lol, no they dont cell deer fur. They have stores like Victoria Serect, TNA <3, Garage, Holister, American Eagle, so much to list! if you want to know how malls are like in canada look here http://www.scarboroughtowncentre.com/ fairvew shows you the inside of the mall as soon as you get to the website! http://www.wem.ca/ http://www.fairviewmall.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx , http://www.vaughanmills.com/ theres sooo much more but those are the ones i go to. and yess!!!!!! we do have theme parks i'll put one up for you to look at lol http://www.canadaswonderland.com/
K so, back to my question.
Dont list the stereotypes I just said were untrue. :)
AND THAANKS :D
Oh! and if you want to know how Candians talk, just listen to Justin Beiber and Drake lol you hear them saying abooooot and talking in that weird way people think candians talk? Nope.
*sell.
and the french thing, that is how it is down here. People dont like french class at all. Except for one or two.

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OMG! I'm French and I love American Canadians. (As opposed to French Canadians like Celine Dion; she's annoying and they murder French when they pronounce it, can't stand that!) Yes, I keep hearing "aboot" in my Canadian favorite TV shows, it's so weird and cute and funny! I have never YET heard a Canadian say "eh?" but all my American friends when I ask them about a Canadian accent, they always mention that. (I don't hear a difference between USA & Canada accents except for "oot" and "aboot".

Canadian men are hot as hell. Canadian actors don't bother much with plastic surgery (well not as much as in USA).

I imagine there's probably moose sightings everywhere. The Banff castle is a cool place to visit. Ontario/Toronto rocks. There's underground clubs there where all the vampires hang out and there's another one where all the Shaolin cops hang out at. Still there's another one where this undead rides his bike to, gets behind the mike and sings. (He used to sing all the time before he got thrown out the window).

What else? You have a cool hanging wood & rope bridge above a forest. You recycle the same actors several times as guest stars in the same TV series, playing different characters. You almost only film Sci-fi for TV shows, LOL! What's that aboooot??

You need independence from the Brits!!! Why you submit to the queen? Such a tiny country, there's more of you. You should kick their a**es and then get your own money without her face on it, and stamps too, and your own president or something. Why wait for the queen to tell you when you can wipe your nose, you know!?

In the winter kids drill a hole in a tree and suck out what comes out. Then they fasten a bucket to the tree and collect the sap, add a ton of high fructose corn syrup, bottle it and sell it. (It's really gross. I bet the Canadians keep the good stuff (no HFCS) for themselves and sell the laced one to USA).

Canadians don't have an annoying accent like the Brits or the Australians, therefore they're sexier. You have a huge Chinatown where a Shambala master dude lives. He can walk through walls and his buddy The Ancient makes him potions and he carries a flute but then he died in Bangkok.

It must be hot as hell in the summer (very humid) and then freezing in the winter so you need long underwear like in the westerns (long johns). Man, oh man, I wish I lived in Canada, or at least visited, except for the summer weather!

Oh yeah and you also have a truckload of immigrants: Asians and Portuguese. I was shocked. I thought we had all the Portuguese. How they get to Canada? I mean I know a plane, boss, the plane but why do they choose Canada? I have no idea. And some dude posted that there's a lot of Middle Easterns, I guess muslims, huh? I'm baffled. I didn't know people from those hot weather places would be interested in living in Canada. Me, I come from the same latitude, pitch black at 9am in the winter and daylight till 11pm in the summer (hate that but love the black mornings!!) So that would be no big change, except for the language.

I would like to know if you have a big African Canadian population?? African Americans are really hip and cool and hot and so if there's a lot of them in Canada, even better because I like Canadians better than Americans.

Other than that would love to know more about the White Canadian culture. How different is it than USA? Because for most foreigners, they go "Canadians, Americans, same difference!"


Now my questions for you Canadian boy (or girl)

Do you hate Americans? How do you consider yourselves different from Americans?
What do you Canadians eat? (Besides hot dogs and souvlakis) What's a typical Canadian food?? Oh and you seem to hate the French! :( Do Canadians as a rule hate the French, like Americans do? Do those who hate the French are the French speaking ones or American speaking ones like you? Do kids go to school more hours than Americans, like in Europe?? Because Americans only go to school like 5-6 hour days that's why they're so uneducated. We go to school roughly 8am to 6pm.
Main question: do Canadians always want things to be "nice" and in denial, and backlash people they formerly admired when they don't conform?? (like they did with Tom Cruise once he spoke the truth about depression meds, because he wasn't "nice" to the host and he was very blunt & direct with the truth). Are Canadians for truth like the French or for make believe and lies like Americans?
Finally how much of the Toronto population is vampires? (Ok, ok just kidding with that one, sorry I just had to throw it in there!) =P

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How do i calculate calories burned from biking while pulling a bike trailer with kids in it?

rcmc1228

I have found dozens of calorie calculators which give an average calories burned from bike riding, factoring in weight and speed. However, when I ride bikes, I am pulling a bike trailer with two kids having a combined weight of 75 lbs. would love to figure out how much that affects calories burned.
I appreciate any answer given but i guess i need to be more clear. I am looking for a specific website that will calculate this or a specific eqation to do so. thank you to all who help me in this matter.

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Add the weight of the trailer and kids to your weight. Pulling a trailer requires alot of extra energy.

Bike trailers......................?

Malia

I am asking this in a few sections by the way.

How many of you mommies/daddies/caregivers have bike trailers/seats for your child/children? I am looking into getting a trailer, the kind that sits on the ground. My husband's bday is today. I see a few on craigslist.
Another question...if you do have a bike seat or trailer, do you wear a helmet when you take your little one out? And does your little one wear a helmet?

Thank you :)

Answer
you should always at least put your kid in a helmet.

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should kids race dirt bike?

Trevor H

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That would depend on what sort of commitment the parent is prepared to make in the sport. I know I sometimes wonder if we should have let our children get involved due to the cost and also the injuries. The sport is great fun and something for kids to do that doesn't involve staring at a computer screen for hours on end. But if your child ends up wanting to take the sport to a higher level then it becomes very expensive.
All the young children that I know of over the years that have been involved in the sport just love it. Some stay involved all their lives and others find other interests.
But as long as the right safety gear is used then there is no reason why small kids should not race. Some of them are more competitive than the adults.

would a 5 ft 2 kid fit on the 125cc Giovanni dirt bike?

bullrider6

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seat hight is the key thing to look for, a 5' 2" person would be able to stand comfortably on a bike with a seat hight around 30" (depending on how much hight is in their legs) on a dirtbike, you can have a higher unloaded seat hight and still be ok because they have alot more shock travel and go down alot farther when you sit on them than street bikes do.

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What kinda bike should i get?

The Man, W

Im 13 I want a bmx bike that i can easily ride around town with friends and mess around in the woods also, to start out doing alittle tricks
Im deciding between Diamondback Viper 20" Or Dk Siklon 2011 20".
Im really dont know much about bikes soo i have no idea which to get.
Thanks for the answers !

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Do you mean what kind of bike? If one of my kids wrote a note with kinda in it, I would think they are not old enough for a bike.

I heard the Diamondback is a good one. Do not know about the other.

Need a name for my movie?

John

The movie is about a kid whose mom dies and so he moves to another town where his dad struggles to reach a stable relationship with him. The kid then meets new friends and become involved in some "mobster-like" activities. The movie is about the transformation from his innocence to a more angry kid (for lack of a better word). Towards the end of the movie he rebuilds his relationships while destroying those with his new home.

Title?
Make it more mysterious not straight forward.
Ex. "Super 8": adventurous movie, mysterious title

Answer
That's almost the exact plot of The Kid With a Bike (2011).

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1827512/

Maybe name it after the kid in a vague way like The Kid With a Bike did.

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how much weight could a bicycle pull?

Hh

how much weight do you think a fit person could pull on a bicycle.

for example, say you have a trailer for people to sit in, how many people do you think the cyclist could pull (safely)?

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Ol' hip and wle have the same answer! LOL Just kidding.

Theoretically . If on level ground and speed being of no concern with the proper gearing large weights could be pulled.

Practically. 1 to 2 people. It's done every day.

Help with a child bike trailer?

Wondering?

I need a tall bike trailer for a 5 year old. I would also like a wide one for comfort for two kids. I am researching Schwinn, Burley, and Instep (I can't afford the expensive brands). Does anyone own one of these brands and uses it for bigger kids (ages 3 and 5, they are smaller girls). Which one should I get?
Does anyone actually own and use one of the trailers I listed? If so, do you use it with older children. I have been looking locally for both used and new, but no luck in finding these brands....only the very expensive models. I am going to purchase one online, and do not want to have to return it because it is too small.

Answer
Why not simply take the kids with you to the BICYCLE SHOP?

Child Trailer Comparison
http://www.burley.com/home/bur/listitems_55/comparison.html

Burley is one of the better (and probably most expensive) brands.
http://www.google.com/#q=burley+bike+trailer&hl=en&tbo=u&source=univ&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=FWL5ULHMD9SzqQHWtoDgDQ&ved=0CEwQsxg&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=c7e682ab8bcf7c59&biw=1024&bih=653

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BMX vs. Mountain Bike?!?!?!?!?

needhelpma

Okay, I'm getting a bike tomorrow and i was wondering what to get. I wont be going to any skateparks, just to school, around my neighborhood, and to friends houses.THX

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Mountain bikes. BMX is really for younger, smaller kids or for people who just want to throw tricks at the bike park. In every other way, a BMX is more limited than a 26" mountain bike. I'd recommend you build yourself up a nice 26" jump bike... something like the Rocky Mountain Flow or Specialized P1.... It'll get you around town great with the gears, can handle some off road action and could even get down a bit at some bike parks too if you wind up there.

what is up with younger kids?

loven life

i have this little sister and she is always is in my stuff. today she would not leave me and my friends alone when we wonted to to on a really really long bike ride.

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â¿ Don't you remember when you were younger? Weren't older kids so cool then? She looks up to you, and looks to you as an example od coolness. She wants to be like you. I think she won't leave you or your friends alone because she strives for your attention and approval. â¿

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Where can you buy a mini bike for not a lot of money?

I want to buy an electric mini bike just to ride around on but I don't want to spend a ton of money. if anyone knows where I can buy a mini bike for cheap or if they want to sell me one let me know. Also I don't care if it is used or new as long as it is in good condition

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I try to find the best place for you to buy an electric mini bike.
The prices are good and FREE Shipping.
From this link...
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=an+electric+mini+bike+&x=11&y=23&tag=aor-sale-20

I recommend this ...
http://www.amazon.com/New-Star-Super-Motorcross-Black/dp/B000XBNUY4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1245144353&sr=8-5&tag=aor-sale-20
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
This New Star Mini Super Motorcross bike 6V Battery Operated Motorcycle includes a 6V battery and recharger. It requires 4 AA batteries for engine sounds, which are not included. This motorcycle is suitable for ages 18 to 36 months and it comes with removable training wheels. The weight capacity of this vehicle is 55 pounds and its speed range from is 0.93 to 1.24 mph.

Product Description
For aspiring little Grand Prix champs, this mini motorbike - complete with cool racing decals and realistic sounds - is the most excitement this side of the checkered flag!

My boys ages 2 and 4 love this bike! My two year old hadn't gotten the concept of steering in 1 year of owning his tricycle but in a few minutes on a motorized bike he figured it out after running into enough walls. Originally I purchased this bike for my older son only and got my 2 year old a three wheel smaller version from another company that was supposed to go the same speed...it didn't. My older son was running 3 laps around my younger son litterally as they rode around the house. I didn't think that my younger son would be able to handle the bigger bike but to our surprise when my oldest turned his back he jumped on his bike and took off!...so we sent his bike back and ordered him the mini motorcross as well. I like that they have to master coordinating their feet and steering and the switch of forward and reverse...very user friendly for the kids.

http://www.amazon.com/Razor-Pocket-Rocket-Miniature-Electric/dp/B0001NECEG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1245144353&sr=8-1&tag=aor-sale-20
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Amazon.com Product Description
Rev your engine and hit the streets with the miniature electric Razor Pocket Rocket, a scaled-down street bike that's perfect for cruising the cul de sac. The Pocket Rocket's variable-speed, chain-driven motor is designed to reach powerful speeds of up to 15 miles per hour, with large 10-inch pneumatic tires guaranteeing a smooth ride. Users will also dig the rechargeable battery, which delivers up to 45 minutes of continuous use with each session (the battery requires roughly four to six hours of charge time). And even though some assembly is required, the bike is a breeze to put together thanks to the included pit stand and tools. The bike, which measures 36 by 21 by 20 inches (W x H x D), holds up to 150 pounds and is backed by a 90-day warranty.
Product Description
Rev your engine and take the Razor Pocket Rocket for a whirlwind spin around the block. This scaled-down street bike is designed to reach powerful speeds of 15 mph. Includes variable speed, chain driven motor for super quiet operation and large 10" pneumatic tires for a smooth ride. Get set for some freewheeling fun when you hop on a Razor Pocket Rocket. Features battery charger (4-6 hour charge time) for 45 minutes of continuous driving, pit stand and tools, box frame with durable powder finish. Requires 2 "12V" batteries (included). Measures 36"L x 20"W x 21"H. Minimal assembly required. Holds up to 220 lbs. Prior to riding, read owner's manual. Safety equipment recommended. Not for use on public roads.
The pocket bike is the best toy you can buy from Razer.I rode a friend of mines pocket bike it was m first time on one and i thought it was even better than my Sunl 500.It rode smooth and was half dead on the battery but I could still get a lot of speed.I would recomend the toy for ages 5 and up i way 100 pounds and I was still comferteble on the seat.I hope this review helped.

Hope this help :) Good Luck!

Best BMX bike for small kids?

Ozean Okea

My son just turn 4, he has a Strider bike that he loves and fully controls but it's time to get him one with pedals. I want something lightweight and good to do tricks at the skate park because that's what he likes and wants to do, but everything in retail shops is heavy and bad quality. What brand would you recommend for a kid that is starting?

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Regrettably, you really can't size a bike by age... kids come in all shapes and sizes.

If you are looking for a quality bike with 16" wheels you may as well forget it. Manufacturers make the assumption that the bike will be ridden for no more than a year until the child grows out of it... BUT, if you don't mind spending the money you could have one built for you. A frame and fork would cost about $800-1500, and a build kit would have to be pieced together which would cost about the same. There are VERY few light/ high grade small bike parts so any adult sized parts would have to be modified one way or another.

If 2 or 3 grand is more than what you want to spend I suggest that you visit a Diamondback dealer. They do a reasonably good job with their kids bikes and you may be able to get away with around $150.

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What to do in Sydney on holiday?

Felix

My family is going to Sydney in the holidays. We have 2 or 3 nights to stay there. So far we have decided to go to Luna Park, the Zoo, Paddy's markets and we plan on going to more shops (know any good ones?), and we think we will go to the Sydney Kings basketball game on January 8 that night. So, does anyone have any recomendations on where to go and other stuff that you think will be fun? Just some places to go that could be interesting for kids (teenagers), or places that are just relaxing, etc..
Thanks! =)

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Aside from all the obvious one's:

Luna Park
Opera House
Bridge Climb
Feed a Kangaroo
The Zoo

There are are also the following:

Try experiencing the harbor a bit differently by taking a jet boat ride.
Have lunch on Woolloomooloo wharf or check out markets at the rocks before hitting pancakes on the rocks.
If you want to go to the beach (Which you should) avoid Bondi & Manly, although they are beautiful they will be full of tourists. Instead go to Parsley Bay (On the east) or Long Reef (On the North). If you do go to Bondi, go further up the beach to North Bondi. It's a nicer crowd and you can grab some food and/or a drink from North Bondi Italian.

Go for a horse ride or Bike ride through Moore Park & Shopping along Oxford Street in Paddington.

Go to Miss Chu's in Darlinghurts for Lunch or Dinner, it is to die for & authentic, then go check out Kings Cross because if your in Sydney you have to see the cross. It may seem dingy but if you pick the right places it is actually a cool scene.

Also if your of age visit White Revolver in Bondi on a Wednesday night or 'The Island' on a Weekend, it's where all the best people hang out.

There is so much to do here, enjoy Sydney like a local, it's way more fun!

What do you plan on naming your kids?

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* You can only name your children names that begin with A. *

Your name is :
- Aaliyah Grace Parge : You have brown hair and blue eyes.
- Alexis Gabrielle Pleace : You have red hair and brown eyes.
- Antionette Gayleen Price : Black hair and green eyes.
- Abby Gail Pickup : You have blonde hair and hazel eyes.

Your husband's name is :
*Choose what month you were born in*

- Jan., Mar. and July : Aaron Ethan Grunts
- Feb., May and Sept. : Alistair Easton Gilshon
- Oct., Aug., and April : Arthur Emmanuel Garshon
- June, Nov., and Dec. : Asher Eugene Grands

You two get married on :
- July 9th
- Novemeber 3rd
- September 18th
- January 11th
- March 12th
* You choose where at. (EX : Chruch in New York etc..)

You go on a honeymoon for two weeks. You go to :
- Sydney, Australia : You go scuba diving
- London : You visit Big Ben
- Honolulu, Hawaii : You learn to surf
- Paris : You go up to the top of the Effiel Tower
- Dublin, Ireland : You take a hike and look at the scenery

January, March and July : You have 3 girls and 2 boys.
- You're first is a girl! Congratulations. Her first name is unisex and her middle name begins with a L
- You then have twin boys! The oldest twin has 3 letters in his name. The other twin has 4 letters in his name. Both of their middle names go in ABC order (EX : Kyle, Lucas)
- You have another girl! Her first name ends with an N and her middle name begins with an A and ends with an A.
- You then have twin girls! The twins names is a color, country or jewel. Their middle names both have a Y in them.

February, May and September : You have 3 boys and 1 girl.
- You're oldest is the girl. Her initials are A.E just like her father.
- Your next child is a boy! His first name ends with a Y. His middle name is his dad's first name.
- Then you have a boy. His first name has a D in it. His middle name has "TON" in it.
- You're youngest is also a boy. His first name ends with "AN" and his middle name has 6 letters in it.

October, August and April : You have 1 girl and 1 boy
- You're oldest is the boy. His first name is you're favorite name that begins with A. His middle name also begins with A.
- You're daughters first name ends with LEY and her middle name is after a singer whose name begins with A.

June, Novemeber, December : You have 2 girls and 1 boy.
- You have a set of twin girls! Their first names are alike and their middle names are cities.
- And then you have a son. His first name ends with a C and his middle name has 4 syllabels.

REMEMBER ALL OF YOUR CHILDRENS NAMES MUST BEGIN WITH THE LETTER A!

Have fun! (:

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My name is Aaliyah Grace Parge
My husbands name is Aaron Ethan Grunts
We were married on September 18th on the Great Barrier Reef Australia with very close family and friends.
We honeymoon in Dublin Ireland and spend our days hiking and bike riding around the country side stopping for picnics walks through the fields!
January
Our first girls name is: Addie Lilah
Our twins are names: B1- Ash Morgan B2- Arty Nathaniel
Our second girl is: Avelyn Ava
Our twin girls are named: G1- Amber Yvette G2-Amethyst Yasmin
That was hard but fun :)

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What size of bike??????

Jose R

I have a 4 year old girl I was wondering what the proper size of bike I should get

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Kids bikes are denoted by wheel size (unlike adult bikes) Take her to a bike shop (or sporting goods store but NOT kmart/walmart/target unless you want her to take biking)

A 12" is usually the smallest size then 16" 20" and 24". It all depends on how tall she is. You have to have her sit on a bike to see if it fits her right. Not all bikes are the same size even if they are listed as the same size. Different maufactuers do things differently. She is probably somewhere around a 16" size now thought. That said, remember she will outgrow it really soon. If she can sit on a 20" comfortably (even with the seat down pretty low) then that would be a bike she could grow in to.

Kids Bikes?

marie

Want to buy my nephew a new bike for his birthday. He will be turning 4. What should I look for? I know he needs trainning wheels, but don't know what size to look for.

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If he's small or average for his age he will need a 12" bike. If on the larger side maybe a 16". Both normally come with training wheels. Best thing is to head over to Wal Mart, Target, Toy r Us etc. and see how they fit. If it's a surprise you can always buy one and take it back if not right. Make sure to not get something he will grow out of by fall.

I would not take a 4 yo to a bike shop - most don't even carry kiddie bikes anyway.

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Looking for motorcycle-like bike seen in TV show?

???

Some 5-10 years ago, there was a kid in my neighborhood who would ride this half-bike half-motorcycle to school. It was basically a bike that had a Harley-Davidson ''feel'' to it, with a motorcycle wheel in the back.

I believe it was taken from an TV show in which the main character would make custom bikes while also using motorcycle parts (?)

Can anyone tell me the name of this bike, as well as the TV show in which it first appeared?

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Schwinn marketed a Sting Ray Orange County Chopper Bicycle. You can find them for sale on E-Bay.
Orange County Choppers was a cable TV show documenting a company that built custom motorcycles.

What's a good street bike to start off on?

Benassi

I've always wanted one. I'm a girl (as if that matters) I'm 5'6 165lbs and I've ridden dirt bikes, fourwheelers, mini bikes, and jet skiis since I was a little kid. I want to know a good one to start off with, of course it will be used a bike but still. Any suggestions? Thanks
Ahhh, I've been looking at the cbr's and ninjas. I really like the cbr 600s but I think that's a little big to start off with.

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"how tall is important blah blah flat footed" this person is a top contributor somehow but doesn't realize that they make lowering kits for just about every motorcycle on the market. hmm...

so yeah... figure out what STYLE of bike you want, then go from there. technically all non dirt bikes are street bikes... cruisers, sport bikes, sport touring, all street bikes. figure out which of those you want, then re-ask the question.

most people say ninja 250... no..... they are good bikes, but usually people buy them and a month later sell them because they aren't powerful enough and they out grow them.

if you're going to ride a sport bike, go with a 500, 600,650, or whatever they have in the model you want. then pay someone to LOWER it to fit you.

i say this because, like i said, people outgrow 250's pretty much immediately and regret not having spent a few hundred more for something that won't get you killed entering the freeway because it doesn't have enough power to pass at highway speeds.

Most people are telling you to get a 250 because you're a girl. that's just the honest truth. ignore that crap and go for at LEAST a 500. you'll thank me one of these days.

with that said, Katana's are comfortable, GSX-R are fast and handle like crazy, then there are about a dozen cruisers to choose from... Kawasaki Vulcan, Honda Rebel, Honda Shadow, Yamaha makes a bunch of them, etc.

there are SEVERAL women around here around your size or smaller who ride full sized bikes... harley's, honda shadows, V-stars, GSX-R1000's, BMW S1000RR's you name it.. size doesn't matter, age doesn't matter, physical strength matters no matter what you're riding, big or small, and mental capacity and FOCUS matter most. if you have FOCUS, you can ride anything... i.e. if you are scatterbrained and ADHD all to hell, i don't suggest getting a bike, you'll end up wrecking it.

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