Critical Mass Pics
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Protests and Strikes Across Europe
Wonder why this is not happening here? Does kissing the man's ass makes us "Pro Freedom"? Enjoy your happy meals!
Fishing strikes set to spread across Europe
PARIS (AFP) — Protests by fishing fleets against soaring fuel costs threatened to spread across Europe, as French fishermen voted Monday to extend their port blockade and Spanish fleets joined the stoppage with several other countries likely to follow. more here
LONDON -- Hundreds of trucks jammed a major route into London Tuesday in a protest at the rising price of fuel.
Around 300 trucks parked on a highway on the edge of the city, forcing police to close a section of road and divert hundreds of motorists during the busy morning rush hour. The truckers were protesting the soaring costs of gas and diesel and calling for Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government to lower fuel taxes for trucking companies. more here
TallBike History
WHAT IS A TALL BIKE ?
Coming from a tradition of zany bicycle building that has evolved on both sides of the Atlantic, the principle of tall bikes is simple: to push the boundaries of what a pedal-powered vehicule can be.
Traditionally, tall bike builders re-cycle used parts rather than buying new materials (which generates waste and leads to unneccessary consumption).
THE EVOLUTION OF THE TALL BIKE :
There are a number of alleged explanations for the evolution of tall bikes. Some sources suggest that in the late 19th century, tall bicycles were specially made for Chicago's lamplighters to make it easier to illuminate and maintain the city's streetlamps.
Others claim that at a similar time, fruit pickers extended normal bicycles in the orchards of Catalonia, to reach the upper branches of the lemon trees they were harvesting.
Another root is traced back to the 1900's when British colonial troops reputedly used "unusually elevated cycles" to train their men to race camels to a sufficient standard that they could compete with locals.
No-one is certain which of these origins is the most authentic. However, the late Victorians carried out boundless experiments in the construction of unusual bicycles, the most popular of these being the tall bike. Such a trend arguably climaxed in the 1890's with the “Eiffel Tower bicycle”:
read more here
Friday, May 23, 2008
Forget cheap gas give em a gun
I am sure you will be able to give me a rational explanation for this. I hope each person robs a gas station and then shoots his truck. From the BBC
A car dealership in the United States is offering a free handgun with every vehicle sold.
Max Motors in Butler, Missouri, says sales have quadrupled since the start of the offer.
Customers can choose between a gun or a $250 (£125) gas card, but most so far have chosen the gun.
Owner Mark Muller said: "We're just damn glad to live in a free country where you can have a gun if you want to."
The dealership sells new and old vehicles, including General Motors and Ford cars and trucks, and its logo shows a cowboy holding a pistol.
It has sold more than 30 cars and trucks in the past three days, an increase which the owners put down to their promotional offer.
more incredible stupidity here
SUVs plunge toward 'endangered' list
Damn when will it happen here and does this include these stupid trucks. Whats the deal with all these F150 oh and the other one that takes up two lanes the F357 magnum. I am not begrudging farmers or people who actually have to use these but some of the lard behinds should truckpool. $4.00 gallon in may. $5.00 in july. I have made a prediction.
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Jorge Fernandez strolls across the used-car parking lot littered with dozens upon dozens of sport utility vehicles the size of small tugboats.
SUVs like these are having a tough time selling with gas prices at all-time highs.
With gas at $4 a gallon, many have sat there since last summer.
"The cars are literally just sitting, and it doesn't matter how much you sell them for," Fernandez says of the SUVs and trucks nobody wants anymore.
"It's amazing. I've never seen it this bad -- ever." ead more here
PSA on WLRH
Everyone Listen To WLRH for the Critical Mass PSA
Thanks Sasha!!
For iTunes http://live.str3am.com:2820/WLRH.m3u
and others http://www.wlrh.org/Schedule/listenlive.asp
Afghan mine victims proudly work as bicycle couriers
Reuters India, May 22, 2008
By Jonathon Burch
KABUL (Reuters) - Abdul Saboor rides his bicycle as far as 18 miles a day through the dusty streets of Kabul delivering packages. Most people might be daunted by such distances but not Saboor who peddles through the hilly streets using his only leg.
Thirteen years ago Saboor had to have his right leg amputated after stepping on a landmine near his house in western Kabul. It happened during the civil war when the city was subjected to regular rocket attacks, shortly before the Taliban took control in 1996. Many of the roads were riddled with landmines.
read more here
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Chrysler: Let's Ruin America
Looks like Chrysler has figured out a novel way to move their 2008 model gas guzzlers off the lot. Sign up for their new "Let's Refuel America!" credit card and they'll lock in the price of gas at $2.99/gallon for three years. more here
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Huntsville Ride of Silence – Bicycles Etc, 611A Meridian St, HSV 35801
DATE: May 21, 2008
TIME: 7:00 pm
Join cyclists in Huntsville and worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Why a bike ride?
To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
View the website and the video clip: http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Wade Whartons Garden
Just in case you haven’t seen this now famous yard in Huntsville. (It takes a moment to load the second site video)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deepfriedkudzu/2434506109/
This is the Deep Fried Kudzu website with photo essay, two short videos, and links to the newspaper articles.
http://videos.al.com/huntsville-times/2008/05/gardening_guru_felder_rushing.html
This is author and "garden guru" Felder Rushing talking about Wade's garden, ending with the priceless quote: "To my way of thinking, anyone who would hang stuff out of holes in their ears can just shut up about Wade accessorizing his garden."
This YouTube video is a slideshow of Huntsville photographer Barbara Hitt's images of Wade's garden, set to guitar music.
Please share with people interested in gardens, art, native plants, property issues, bottle trees, bonzai trees, recycling.....
Monday, May 19, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Dixie Derby Girls vs. Memphis Roller Derby
They are on wheels too. Ride your bike!! More info here
DELIVER US FROM ELVIS
Dixie Derby Girls vs. Memphis Roller Derby
May 18th, 7:30pm
Be there May18th as the Dixie Derby Girls take on Memphis Roller Derby! Half time entertainment will be provided by the Tennessee Valley Vipers Cheerleaders!!
Dixie Derby Girls vs. Memphis Roller Derby
May 18th
RollerTime Skate Center
707 Arcadia Cir.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Bout starts at 7:30pm
Admission is $10
Kids 6 and Under are Free!
First 50 restaurant employees get in FREE!
(with valid ID)
10% of Admission proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy
More info here
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
2 Huntsville officers indicted
Why am I not surprised. Keep in mind this shit does not happen by accident. "Keep em Scared"
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
By NIKI DOYLE
Times Staff Writer niki.doyle@htimes.com
Included in charges are evidence tampering, false reporting, drugs
Two Huntsville police officers were indicted Friday for allegedly tampering with evidence, falsifying reports and attempting to possess drugs, the department announced Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Andy Jackson said the charges stemmed from an internal investigation into alleged policy violations.
Read More Here
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