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Ontario government makes new commitment to strengthening interprofessional primary care
Today, the Ontario government announced new investments in interprofessional primary care. In the 2017 Ontario Budget, the Wynne government committed $145 million in addition to the $85 million announced last year.
- The government is “investing an additional $145 million over the next 3 years to effectively recruit and retain nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, reception staff and other care providers who provide valuable services alongside family doctors on these teams. This is in addition to the $85 million in investments in interprofessional teams announced in the 2016 budget.”
- In addition to the base funding increases, the government has promised to expand access to interprofessional teams: “In 2017, Ontario will invest an additional $15 million annualized in team-based primary care to create new or expand existing interprofessional care teams so that all 76 sub regions across the province have a team.”
The Association of Ontario Health Centres (AOHC), the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) and the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO) appreciate this financial commitment. This investment will help address recruitment and retention challenges, build strong interprofessional primary care teams and ensure high-quality, people-centred primary health care delivery in Ontario.
The new retention and recruitment investment will be implemented over 3 years and will mean $73 million annualized by 2019-2020. In addition to the $9.5 million per year announced in the 2016 budget, this means approximately:
- A total of $24 million in annualized funding in 2017-2018
- A total of $48 million in annualized funding by 2018-2019
- A total of $73 million in annualized funding by 2019-2020
The three associations will be working with the Ministry over the next few weeks to work out the details of this funding and to flow the money as quickly as possible. We will also be conducting a market refresh for 2017 rates to inform our Phase Three campaign to narrow the gap to current rates.
“In Phase One of our recruitment and retention campaign, we achieved $31.5 million annualized for interprofessional primary health care teams. In Phase Two, we have achieved another $73 million annualized. Together, this brings us to over $100 million annualized in our quest for fair compensation,” said Kavita Mehta, AFHTO CEO. “While it came short of our campaign ask, the new investment would not have been possible without the active participation of our members, who have spent the last few months writing letters, collecting petitions and meeting with their MPPs.”
The new investment moves us closer to $130 million needed to bring over 7,500 health care professionals working in over 400 interprofessional primary health care teams to competitive rates. This will significantly address the gap with hospitals, Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) and public health and to address retention and recruitment challenges faced by interprofessional primary care organizations.
“New funding for interprofessional primary care is a welcome step, but additional investments are required to achieve Minister Hoskins’ vision as articulated in Patients First. Today’s announcement is welcome news for primary care teams and the millions of Ontarians they serve,” said NPAO CEO Theresa Agnew.
“The investments in this year’s health budget signal the government’s growing recognition that primary care is the foundation of our health system. We are pleased to see this new funding, especially in the context of other health announcements that impact the determinants of community health and wellbeing,” said Adrianna Tetley, AOHC CEO.
AFHTO, AOHC and NPAO are gearing up for the work ahead. We will continue working together to bring all staff working in interprofessional primary care teams to competitive salary rates, and to ensure that people in Ontario have access to comprehensive, interprofessional, team-based care.
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Pearl Magic Bracelet
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Like a treasure this bracelet captivates with sublime beauty. White, grey and baby pink pearls are beaded alongwith black chalcedony beads and their beauty is accentuated by the silver coloured metallic beads at the edges. The bracelet has a 92.5 silver lobster clasp at the end.
Bracelet Length: 18.5 cms.
Base Metal : 92.5 Silver
Stone Type : Black Chalcedony beads
Pearls : White, grey and baby pink Fresh water pearls
Wipe your jewellery with a soft cloth after every use
Always store your jewellery in a flat box to avoid accidental scratches
Keep sprays and perfumes away from your jewellery
Do not soak your jewellery in water
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Our artisans process and ship orders from their country of origin (mostly India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Mexico).
All items are unique and handmade by skilled craftsmen. They take 2-3 weeks to arrive.
These times can differ based on order origin, destination and shipping provider. You can easily track your package here.
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The Power of the Purple Rose
We wanted to create a simple, easy-to-make floral arrangement that would be easy to replicate in future years, while also creating beautiful and stunning results. After some trial and error, we found that purple roses are the best way to accomplish this goal—and the easiest one at that.
While you can find an abundance of tutorials on how to make floral arrangements online, it’s important to remember that what works for others probably won’t work for you—so don’t be afraid to try new things! It’s all about being creative with your own vision and finding what works best. The only thing you should ever worry about when making a floral arrangement is whether or not it looks good—you shouldn’t stress over what tools your flower bouquet is made out of or where you’re going to get the flowers from because once the flowers are there, they’ll make it look great anyway.
Can’t Make it to the Garden? Make it Yourself
For those of you who can’t make it to the actual Garden, here are some tips for creating a fantasy floral arrangement in your own home.
- Choose your container. This can be anything from a vase to a basket—you can even use an old boot! Just make sure that the container matches the style of your arrangement and is big enough to fit all the flowers you want to include.
- Choose your flowers. Look for plants with brightly colored petals or unusual shapes and textures, like Calla lilies or Spider Mums (these are especially great if you’re going for a creepy vibe). Pro tip: Use contrasting colors next to each other, like pink and purple, or red and yellow.
- Arrange your flowers carefully in the container so they look balanced on all sides and will stay well-supported as they grow taller over time. When you’ve finished arranging them, place your new centerpiece somewhere where it will thrive—like near a window with lots of sun!
Take a Trip to Neverland
If you’re ever looking for a fantasy getaway, the magical world of Neverland is the perfect place to go. As one of the most colorful places in the universe, it’s best to visit during its spring or summer seasons. People who live in Neverland can do anything they want, but you have to be careful: a lot of things there are made out of flowers, including the flowers themselves! Just be sure not to forget your pixie dust!
Level up your Floral Arrangement Game
It’s easy to think that you’ll save money by making all of your floral arrangements from the dollar store or Walmart. But this line of thinking is wrong for two reasons. One, it’s not even close to being cheap! And two: you will lose a lot of money if you do so.
This new trend that I started seeing year round in my local florist was really interesting. Aside from the eye-catching beauty, many of these arrangements had the same elements: some topiaries, some pieces with grass around them (because who hasn’t seen a garden in movies), and one flower on top of another like a mountain range. The most interesting part was seeing what they added because I’d never really notice before (like little fairy figurines) but suddenly it was everywhere! And there were no little fairy figurines in the dollar store or Walmart! It turns out that fantasy floral arrangements are very popular and this is how people decorate their gardens at home. So now I can see what other people do with their flowers instead of just sayin’ “ohh flowers,” which I’ve always thought about doing basically, like someone walking around saying “ohhh pretty plants.” But I’m gonna go downtown again and shop for something realistic for my wedding bouquets so my guests can actually believe what they’re looking at when they look at them .
Let’s face it, sometimes you need a fantasy floral arrangement for your garden in order to get through your day.
- Because you may not always have time to tend to your garden, or the weather might be too dreary for you to enjoy it properly
- A fantasy floral arrangement in your garden is a sure way of putting a smile on your face
- Whether it’s a warm summer day or a cold winter night, at any time of day and any time of year, creating a fantasy floral arrangement can make all the difference
- Fantasy Floral Arrangements are easy to make and require no prior knowledge.
Fantasy Floral Arrangements for Your Garden
Have you ever wanted to create your own fantasy floral arrangements, but didn’t know where to start? I’ve been there.
I love having a small garden that keeps me busy and centered, and in the past few years, I’ve started to get really into floral arrangements (as a hobby—don’t worry, this is NOT a sponsored post).
So, I thought I’d share some of what I’ve learned. If you’re interested in creating your own fantasy floral arrangements for your garden, read on!
Spring is right around the corner (already here if you live in Los Angeles, where I do), and that means it’s time to start thinking about all the flowers!
I love flowers. I especially love fantasy floral arrangements—like when you see a flower that has so many petals it looks almost unreal. But I don’t just like to look at them. I like to make them, too.
So today, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite fantasy floral arrangements for your garden.
Have you ever wondered about how to create floral arrangements for your garden? Have you looked at the prices and thought, “I could never afford that!” Well, we have some good news for you! Your fairy godmothers here at [company name] are here to tell you how YOU can make those arrangements yourself.
The secret is, with a little bit of guidance and some careful planning, you, too, can create an arrangement that will make all the fairies and dragons in your neighborhood jealous.
We’ll guide you through the process step by step. First, we want you to know that there are two basic types of floral arrangements: simple and intricate. We’ll start with simple ones today.
One of my favorite things about summer is the bounty of flowers produced by my garden. I love going out and cutting a fresh bouquet to bring inside for my table or mantle, but sometimes I feel like making something more elaborate.
That’s where fantasy floral arrangements come in! Fantasy floral arrangements are all about bringing your imagination to life through flowers—and lucky for us, we’ve got access to plenty of them in our own gardens.
Once you’ve picked the flowers you want to use, you can start arranging them however you like! If you’re looking for inspiration, try these three ideas:
A whimsical fairy scene featuring tiny pots of herbs and plants gathered from around the garden
In the spring, we all want our gardens to be bursting with color. But every year, it feels like the same old thing: tulips and daffodils, with maybe a few hyacinths thrown in for good measure.
But not this year! This year, we’re embracing our inner wild child. This year, we’re going to shake things up with some fantasy floral arrangements that will turn your garden into a whimsical wonderland.
A few months ago, I was walking around my neighborhood and saw the most beautiful garden full of flowers I had never seen before—flowers that looked like nothing that could grow here in North America. When I asked about them, the owner told me about how she had imported them from The Netherlands and planted them in her own garden.
I was so inspired by her creativity and willingness to think outside the box when it came to planting flowers! So I decided to try it myself: I gathered up some bulbs from my favorite fantasy-themed decor stores, ordered some soil and other supplies online, and got to work.
If you don’t have a garden yet but are thinking about starting one, now is a great time of year to get started—the weather is great and you can have your new

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Honda e vs MINI Electric: performance and handling
The MINI is faster and more fun to drive, but the Honda still impresses and is comfortable, too
These two small electric cars take different approaches to driving pleasure. MINI has a sporty reputation to uphold and so has made sure its electric offering keeps a sharper edge; the Honda, meanwhile, is a more relaxed affair with road manners tuned towards keeping its occupants comfortable around town.
The MINI is the most fun to drive, with punchier performance that's more hot hatch than urban runabout. The throttle response is sharper than in the Honda, paired with quick, precise steering that feels satisfyingly weighty. There's a bit more grip through corners than you'll find in the Honda, too.
The Honda isn't quite as fast, but still has enough torque to feel quicker than a conventionally powered supermini. Power is delivered smoothly, rather than in an exciting surge as in the MINI; the throttle is a bit less responsive and so the feeling is of a more relaxed car. This extends to the steering, which is lighter than the MINI's but still almost as direct.
The MINI has the firmer suspension of the two cars and isn't quite as comfortable as a result. The Honda's softer suspension, shorter wheelbase and tall roof mean it rolls a bit more in corners – but it still feels safe and secure thanks to the low-set weight of its battery.
Regenerative braking works well on both cars; the MINI's system can be used in place of the standard brakes when pushing on, while the Honda's can be set to bring the car to a complete stop in its most aggressive setting and is great around town.
In This Review
- 1IntroSmall, stylish electric cars are the next big thing in urban transport. Can the high-tech Honda take on the fashionable MINI?
- 2Range & chargingRange isn't a strong point for either of these cars, but the Honda is marginally more efficient than the MINI
- 3Performance & handling - currently readingThe MINI is faster and more fun to drive, but the Honda still impresses and is comfortable, too
- 4Space & practicalityNeither car is especially practical, but the Honda's extra set of doors helps counter its smaller boot
- 5Interior & infotainmentThe Honda is leagues ahead of the MINI in this department; both are well built, however
- 6Running costs & warrantyThe Honda is slightly more efficient than the MINI; both will be cheap to run, however
- 7Safety & reliabilityThe Honda is the better choice for safety kit and owner satisfaction history; both should be reliable
- 8Verdict & specificationsThe impressive Honda e can't match the MINI Electric for sportiness, but it's the better car overall


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Her second choice is San Miguel - after the Spanish beer. "I might shock you all and call it Juan and be done with it," she says. "Or San Miguel Beckham. I like names that are different but not ridiculous."
Posh also defends the names of sons Brooklyn and Romeo. She tells Hello! magazine: "When you've got people like Gwyneth Paltrow calling their baby Apple, how does that make Romeo odd?
"In Italy, Romeo is like John in London."
Posh, 30, who has designed her own line for US fashion label Rock & Republic, says she is ditching music for a career in fashion.
"I'm liking taking a back seat and being less of a celebrity and more of a brain," she said.

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If you’re looking for gift ideas for writers, the See Jane Write Gift Guide has you covered.
And while you’re searching for ideas for your writing buddy, you’ll probably see some things you’ll want to add to your gift wish list too.
This isn’t your ordinary gift guide for writers because we’ve turned to Charlene J. Lindsay of Shine by Charlene for help.
Charlene is the Shine of Write & Shine Co. — a collaboration between Shine by Charlene and See Jane Write that produces journal gift boxes and journaling experiences. She’s a pro at giving great gifts and hosting fabulous parties.
The cool air that kisses my face during my morning walks lets me know that fall is just around the corner. While some folks are stocking up on all things pumpkin spice, I’m preparing for autumn in a different way, the writer’s way.
Here’s how I’m preparing for fall and some journaling prompts to help you do the same.
Most people know that I’m absolutely obsessed with Beyonce because I’m always talking about her out in these Internet streets. But my IRL friends know that I’m also a huge fan of Janelle Monae and that’s why I’m so excited about her new album The Age of Pleasure which was released today. And when she announced her North American tour and I saw that she was coming to Birmingham I snagged my tickets before they were even officially on sale. (Yup, I got that Fan Presale hook-up.)
Today I’m sharing some birthday affirmations because it’s my birthday!
Birthdays are a big deal because they’re like your own personal new year. It’s a great time to set goals and intentions for your next trip around the sun. But as the excitement of your birthday starts to wane, your confidence in your goals might as well. That’s why I’m a fan of birthday affirmations. They help you establish the right mindset on Day One so you can stay in the right headspace for the next 12 months.
Journaling and meditation are two practices that can serve as the cornerstones of your self-care regimen. But they can also help you get in touch with who you are and what you want.
I love journaling. In fact, I may be obsessed with it. Like most folks, I kept a diary when I was younger filled with teen angst. But as I grew older, I realized journaling could be used for so much more than ranting and raving. Journaling is my superpower!

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Jaguar has already received more than 2,000 orders for the new F-Type that will go on sale next year.
This number represents almost a third of the 6,000 to 7,000 units the British brand is planning to sell in 2013. Most orders come from European customers, but most likely the F-Type’s largest market will be United States.
In UK prices start from 58,500 pounds for the entry-level variant, followed by the S at 67,500 pounds and the V8 S at 79,950 pounds. US customers get the same three versions, priced at $69,000, $81,000 and $92,000, respectively.
As a reminder, the base model comes with a V6 3.0-liter supercharged engine with 340 hp (250 kW), while the S model has the same engine tweaked to output 380 hp (279 KW). The flagship V8 S variant is powered by a newly developed V8 engine with 495 hp (364 kW) and 461 lb-ft (625 Nm). All three engines are connected to an eight-speed Quickshift transmission.


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Face of agriculture in the Midwest is changing
November 20th, 2014
Brooklyn, IOWA – Bear Creek Dairy in Brooklyn, Iowa is home to more than 1,100 cows, which provide about 100-thousand pounds of milk each day. That many cows means lots of calves.[audio:https://kvnonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/immigrants-part-1.mp3]
These animals are the next generation of milk cows here. And 15-year-old Boelen is in the next generation of farmers. He comes from a long-line of dairymenâ€¦ in Europe.
Five years ago, his parents sold their farm in the Netherlands and bought this one in Iowa. Dorine Boelen, Teunâ€™s mother, says their farm couldnâ€™t grow where they were.
â€œWe could sell our land to the city, and, because there were no possibilities for us to stay there longer than 20 years, we calculated, and to give them a farming future,â€ Boelen said.
They had money to invest, and that led to green cards. Now, Teun and one of his brothers hope eventually to farm full-time, alongside their parents.
Their immigrant experience is uniqueâ€” the majority of immigrants arriving in the Midwest today come from Latin America, and most work whatever jobs they can. Their kids often turn away from agriculture.
â€œI was born in Congo, my parents are from Burundi,â€ Boelen said.
Pacifique Simon and his family represent yet another path. After fleeing war and living years in refugee camps, six years ago the family received asylum in the United States. They landed in Des Moines with plenty of life experienceâ€¦and not a lot of cash.
Back in Burundi, the family farmed. Now, thanks to a partnership between Lutheran Services in Iowa and Valley Free Church in West Des Moines, they once again can get their hands in the dirt. Theyâ€™re even selling some vegetables at a farmers marketâ€”alongside other refugee-vendors.
â€œYeah, we are so happy about it because we got to produce lot of stuff this year and then we are making good money, too, thatâ€™s a good thing, to get like another income,â€ Simon said.
Simon, whoâ€™s 22, enjoys helping in the field. But he can see that his familyâ€™s donated plot will never support him. Heâ€™s majoring in agricultural systems technology at Iowa State University. He says classmates from farm families have an easier time becoming farmers. But heâ€™s set his sights on an Ag career that includes Africa.
â€œI want to learn some skill here and then go teach people back there so they can produce enough food to feed their own family,â€ Simon said.
â€˜Teun Boelen and his family harken to a past era of Europeans as the dominant newcomers to this region. Pacifique Simon and other African, Asian and, especially, Latin American immigrants will contribute more to the future of farming in the Heartland.
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About Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – St. Cloud
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s St. Cloud is a family-friendly restaurant and neighborhood pub as part of a larger chain with locations across Florida. Centered around good food and sports, the Irish-style restaurant is decked out in sports memorabilia and filled out with flat screenTVs so patrons can gather together and watch the game over a bite and a pint! When it comes to the menu there’s something for everyone including their award-winning jumbo wings with sauces, salads, angus burgers, tacos, and full entree options like Grilled Salmon and Surf & Turf. There are also regular meal deals and daily values like $7.99 Burger Mondays, Wing Wednesdays with deals on traditional and boneless wings, $10.99 Fish ‘N’ Chip Fridays, and Kids Eat Free nights! So come by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s St. Cloud to experience great food, friendly service, and a sports haven of fun for the whole family!
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Soda addiction – it’s no joke. And while we are chastised for our affinity of soda as drink of choice by health professionals and any sane person that watches us drown ourselves in the bubbly stuff, the addiction is not generally taken as seriously as nicotine, drug, or alcohol addictions.
Will I ever find myself slumped against a dirty dumpster in an alley begging for my next fix? Likely not, but I will find myself in the morgue years earlier than I should be, and because of my addition, it’s likely I’ll hook family members, too.
“Just stop buying soda”. I hear it all the time, while the person offering the advice looks at me like I’m an idiot and didn’t think of that. It sounds so easy-peasy, but anyone truly addicted to it knows it’s not.
This site will serve as a gathering place for soda addicts, and of course the curious. It will include medical studies conducted on the effects that soda has on the body and brain, and tips and tricks others have used to stop drinking it.
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Baby Hands and Feet Cast in Coloured Glass
For a beautiful contemporary and vibrant finish, we can cast your baby's gorgeous little hands and feet in a wide range of glass colours.
Contact us to book an appointment with our Dubai casting agent.
Because each piece that we produce is unique, prices vary depending on the size of your baby's hands and feet.
Please contact us to discuss options and prices.
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Gravity Espresso and Wine bar
Back to the Land
February 1 - March 31
Opening Reception February 8, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Jeremy Fokkens is a self-taught Calgary-based photographer who has travelled the world photographing people, their cultures and the environments they live in. Those international travels and living abroad inspired Fokkens to explore his own country with fresh eyes, a 97 Tacoma truck and a paper map.
In August 2014, Fokkens began his ten year photographic journey travelling to small towns and remote areas with a plan to visit all ten provinces and three territories across Canada photographing the people that call these places home. Fokkens was not interested in the big cities or the tourist attractions, he wanted to meet the people that make this country what it is today and to show a different face of Canada. He sought out people who farm, fish, keep bees and run local stores in their day-to-day rural life. He learned that the people he met cared about where they came from, and respected their way of life and the surrounding communities.
“Rural and small town sensibility is the same around the world whether you’re in Korea or Alaska. People are kind to their neighbours, they watch over each other and to them it is as natural as breathing. There is a sense of going back to your roots and remembering where it all started and that we’re in this life together. That is what Back to the Land represents”.
The exhibition will consist of 10 LARGE portraits and stories from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and B.C. displayed in Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar.


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Baby Blanket 1 PDF Sewing Mohlala
Basic Tsebo ea Hlokahala:
straight stitch on a sewing machine
blanket stitch or other applique stitch
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This is the first blanket of the safari theme that I made for my South African cousins baby boy.
1/2m fabric per colour for main design
4x 79cm x 10cm fabric for top and bottom borders
4x 9cm x 9cm fabric squares for corners
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76cm x 114cm piece of fabric for the reverse side
90cm x 125cm piece of wadding
scraps of fabric for applique and horizon/sun details
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Le paterone tla joaloka fullscale copyshop PDF tokomane e ka hatisoa ka pampiri efe kapa efe boholo sebelisa Adobe Reader ho setšoantšo sa hatisoa. Fumaneha hape le robehile nyolohela maqephe A4. The thoko maqephe A4 na linomoro page mme o batshwai ho u thusa ho go tsepanya ka nngeleng e mong le e leqepheng la ka nepo ka mora ho hatiseng.
Ka kopo sheba ho ea khatiso Instructions ho fumana hore na ho ka tsela e nepahetseng hatisa tsela eo u ho hloa.
Copyshop boholo: 30cm x 183cm / maqephe A4: 14 / Lengolo le US: 14
Ka kōpo hlokomela hore downloads le tsohle tsa paterone ke ka Senyesemane, however you may view the tutorial here in your chosen language by selecting “fetolela” in the upper right of any page and selecting your preferred language.
Safari Baby Box 1 sao tutorial
Cut out all pattern pieces, ensuring to leave a 1.5cm seam allowance around the quilt pieces.
Begin stitching together, patch by patch, the middle row with the sunset detail. Then pin and stitch together to form the row. Set and press the seams.
Pin and stitch, row by row, the patches for the earth and sky. Set and press each seam.
Take the first row and place rights sides together with the next. Pin, stitch and press. Repeat for each subsequent row. Ensure to match seam lines.
Stitch the corner border square to the top border piece. Pin and stitch the side border piece to the patchwork. Pin and stitch the top border piece to the top of the work. Press.
Repeat step 5 for each border piece on the front and back. Place back and front blanket pieces right sides together. Pin, stitch and press.
Trim the corners.
Pin the appliqué pieces into place and secure using blanket stitch.
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Here at Neatorama, we've previously featured Leandro Erlich's amazing illusions. One of his more recent works is a couch made out of chocolate. Even at very close range, it looks just like a brown leather couch, right down to the stitching, buttons, and leather folds. More images at the link.
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I am new to this club so apologies if this has been discussed before, I am thinking of putting an 850 engine in a 1960 featherbed wideline frame, what sort of money would get me an engine, I will strip it and work as necessary, I have read various bits on doing this and 1 seems to be re balancing the engine, any help and advice on this would be great, what are your general thoughts on doing this.i am not trying to do a triton with clip on's etc. I prefer to be sat up a bit. I have some forks with twin disc callipers that may be able to be used from the early 90s, more homework on this. I did think about doing a Les Archer type design but the frame work is beyond me. Thanks Neil
Good project. You need to decide if you want a solid mounted engine or with isolastics. I imagine the front would be OK but the rear with the swingarm would need a bit of thought. When I got my Atlas on the road as a poor apprentice in the seventies, I ended up dreaming of a vibe free bike. Commandos were way too pricey so I stuck a Honda 750 motor in it. Instant nirvana. Never stopped dreaming of a Commando though and got one eventually.
Here are a couple of pics of a beautiful Featherlastic 750 which may inspire you. Not sat up as you like but yoga lessons or some quality gym time would sort that out
I know a chap who did this, he also had the crank balanced for a rigidly mounted engine but it still vibrated too much so he sold it. He only got £5000 for it which would make the value of the rebuilt engine + gearbox and the tidy rolling chassis about £2500 each. Others have had more success using isolastics or rubber mounts. Any Norton twin engine over 650cc rigidly mounted in a featherbed frame is going to vibrate some what and as such are far more suited to isolastic mounting IE Commando. A 650cc featherbed is a fine machine anyway.
Wow thats some bike there Neil. But is it only semi-lastic? Looks to have the normal featherbed arrangement for swinging arm and gearbox fitment, but not the front engine mounting??
To be honest, I dont really see the point of taking a perfectly good featherbed, putting a bigger Atlas engine in, then hold it together with rubber bands. If the vibration is an issue, just get a Commando in the first place, and stop ****ing about...Its like moving to the countryside, then complaining about the smell of the pigs**t....
A Featherlastic is definitely the way to go. Bob Katz sent me some pics from the US regarding the mounts. See attached Pic. The mounts were made by Randy Ullery. He stated that the chain guide was critical so I enclose a pic of that too.
And another thing: mounting a Commando engine upright like I did, the Norton script on the timing cover slopes upward. So you mount the engine inclined as per Commando (I forget the angle- is it 15 degrees?). that solves the look of the timing cover, only now the barrels are not parallel to the downtubes, cos the Slimline has a different headstock angle to the Commandos...
Very interesting Peter, looks like Michael was right with the semi-lastic, solid mounted swing arm if that,s the same bike as in my pics. I believe this setup was considered for the Commando at one stage but think chain alignment and tension problems killed it. Bet that 850/88 went pretty well Michael. The different engine and frame angles look acceptable in the Featherlastic pics
I,m quite happy with the Commando these days, smooth, grunty and good handling, in fact I reckon the Commando is the real Featherbed but a silver 650SS was the first bike that made me stop and stare as a lad
wow that's a beauty. I have thought about the isolastics, I have a P11 1967 and a 1976 Mk 111 commando, and vibe free is the way to go. I used to do a lot of gym and yoga but body is complaining a lot with my enduro riding, your bike doesn't look as bad as some out there for arse up head down riding. thanks again
some vibes must be down to the shape of the back wheel, lol bet it was fun.
Michael, you stay stop ****ing about, yet you have done it or had one, are you an ex smoker, in my mind its nice to challenge yourself and do something different, I have a bonnie 750 unit I could put in, never mind I listen and learn from all. thanks for your input.
Interesting lash-up. I would cut and shut the Commando plates and use Silentblock car bushes from a car suspension. Landrover parts spring to mind. Done it once, use stiff bushes to stop the chain pulling too much. The pictures show a bad top mount which will shear those small bolts. You want to lift the plate up higher so that the mounting goes through it. The chain guide gives me the shudders. What is it for? When the chain breaks and wraps round it I reckon at seventy MPH you should get across the Grand Canyon. The first Norton in space, eat your heart out Elon!
what is the tank used on your bike (it is your bike isn't it) please, is it a standard Dommie.
For the anti vibration setup used in the dying days at Meriden they used slientblocs from the Triumph 2000 car engine at the bottom of the engine.
not my bike, looks like the Katz one in Peter Whites post from the USA with possibly a custom or modded tank. Very nice shape. My Atlas special uses the original '65 slimline tank but I,ll fit a new base to try and get a bit more fuel capacity.
I,d adapt an entire Mk3 type isolastic cradle assembly including the swingarm into the Featherbed rather than the solid rear. Swingarm may need mods to length and shock mounts position. I designed a solid, frame mounted pivot for the swingarm on my Mk3 but stayed with the standard setup for simplicity. Very glad I did, effective and works well
Use your own Mk3 dimensions from front iso to rear axle as a rough guide to see if it,s feasible. An inch or so longer swingarm not a problem and would help weight distribution, I,ve extended mine an inch already on the Atlas. Norvil iso head steady would be good.
Commando engine assembly is offset 5mm to the left of centre by the way, noticible when looking from the front of the bike or changing carb needles. Had me puzzled when making my own custom swingarm until I read about it in Steve Wilsons excellent Norton book
Having had my knuckles soundly rapped by Neil H, in my roundabout way I was defending the featherbed design- admittedly from a point of ignorance of never having the opportunity to ride a Commando. I do accept that the Proddie Racers in the hands of Mick Hemmings and the like are excellent handling bikes when well set up, as is evident from TTs etc.
I cant recall seeing a challenging Dommie v Commando Head to Head, but I’m sure it would make "interesting" reading!
To come back to my point, to me it makes no sense for the structural dynamics of the featherbed frame, from the brilliant headstock configuration, back to the swingarm, with its excellent resistance to twist and flex, to be somehow compromised by rubber interfering with the swingarm mount (and yes I know the silentbloc bushes are part rubber)
I fully endorse the idea of isolating the engine, and I’m intrigued by John’s Meriden setup above. With a frame-mounted swingarm and gearbox - to ensure final drive chain alignment- and an isolated engine driving by belt to accommodate the relative flexing motion between it and the gearbox, I think that is an excellent concept for development. Just needs rubber chaincases too I guess!
PS My bikes may have smoked a bit, but I never did-although I fancy a John Player right now;-)
I’m pretty sure primary belt drive as currently used on bikes would not survive just engine rubber mounting. The late Triumph had whole engine and partial swing arm rubber mounted from the drawing shown.
Featherbed v. Commando: having owned and ridden both extensively, they are different, but not hugely so, so it comes down to personal opinions in any comparison. To me, the vibration isolation is the key winning advantage for actual riding experience.


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Russia says it will not allow a senior FIFA official to enter the country because he is blacklisted for his former role as a U.S. federal prosecutor.
In a statement on October 4, Russia's Foreign Ministry said Michael Garcia, chairman of the world soccer’s governing body's ethics commission, is on an official blacklist for his involvement in the sentencing of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Bout was sentenced by a U.S. court to 25 years in prison last year.
Garcia was among those responsible for bringing charges against Bout, who Moscow says has been sentenced unfairly.
Russia banned entry to 18 U.S. citizens this year for alleged human rights violations.
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Scott Savitz, founder and CEO of Shoebuy.com Inc., has stepped down as CEO of the Boston-based shoe retail website effective today.
Savitz announced the resignation in an email blast, essentially saying he was going out at the top, by touting the company’s average of 50 percent growth rate since it was founded in 2000, and the double digit growth it has been experiencing in 2011. Savitz declined to say what he would be up to next, stating simply, “There may well be interesting speculation by some about the next chapter in my life; I will let you know in due course.” The email did not include informatino about Shoebuy's succession plan.
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2016 isn’t only going to have the wrath of everyone coming at it, but it’s going have the triple wrath of the nerds coming at it hard… Everyone’s about to turn into Kylo Ren.
TMZ reports that international treasure Carrie Fisher was on a flight from London to LAX today when she went into cardiac arrest. The plane was just 15 minutes from landing in Los Angeles. There was an EMT on board and he went to First Class to give Carrie CPR. There were also doctors and nurses on board and they also helped. After the plane landed at around noon, paramedics took Carrie to a nearby hospital.
60-year-old Carrie was in London with her sidekick/best dog friend Gary Fisher, where they were promoting her book The Princess Diarist. She was also there shooting the new season of Catastrophe.
Actress, writer and YouTube Anna Akana was on the flight with Carrie and said that she wasn’t breathing for about 10 minutes and the EMT was doing CPR up until they landed.
Don't know how else to process this but Carrie Fisher stopped breathing on the flight home. Hope she's gonna be OK ?
— Anna Akana (@AnnaAkana) December 23, 2016
The Los Angeles Times is saying that Carrie is currently in critical condition.
UPDATE: TMZ is hearing that Carrie is currently at UCLA Medical Center and she’s on a ventilator.
UPDATE 2: Carrie’s brother Todd Fisher tells the Associated Press that she is “out of emergency” and is in “stable condition” right now. Does this mean that the vicious fuck wart that is 2016 is finally standing down? I don’t know, but keep the prayer circle going. Gary Fisher is leading the way!
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court only a week after being sworn in for a fifth term. He is accused of fraud, repeated acceptance of bribes such as Cuban cigars, and offering legislative ‘favours’ to media corporations in exchange for favourable news coverage of himself and a smear campaign against opponents. He denies the charges and is under no legal obligation to resign in the face of them. The trial ironically bears the name “State of Israel v. Benjamin Netanyahu”.
Nile Egypt accepted an offer to renegotiate over the filling of a mega-dam in Ethiopia, which both it and Sudan object to in the strongest possible terms. The dam threatens water supplies in both Egypt and Sudan. Any new agreement will aim to take sufficient account of Egypt and Sudan’s water interests. The attempt at diplomacy comes after Egypt wrote a letter to the UN Security Council threatening to use force to defend its vital interests; Ethiopia denies any legal obligation to seek Egypt’s approval, but presumably wishes to avoid war.
Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi pardoned over 3,000 prisoners to coincide with the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday. Conspicuously absent from this list were political prisoners, journalists and activists, of which 60,000 are now in jail; their heinous crime of speaking out against the government is judged too severe to merit clemency and escape from brutal treatment. Conversely, those pardoned include an infamous hitman.
West Africa The French Council of Miisters approved the introduction of a new currency, the ECO, in former French colonies in West Africa. The previous currency, the CFA, was controlled for 75 years by the bank of France which held half of the currency’s reserves. The new currency will be pegged to the Euro; many have argued that the increased monetary independence the move implies is nothing but a rebrand.
Libya The internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) captured three military bases from Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army. This is a major setback for Haftar’s attempt to seize Tripoli; Haftar’s vowed to continue the fight against “Turkish colonialism”, referencing Turkish backing for the GNA.
Namibia 10 elephants were shot this month to protect farms in the north of the country. The elephants had damaged crops and apparently threatened framers; their carcasses were given to communities to compensate them for the destruction to their harvests.
Malawi The Head of the Electoral Commission resigned in the face of nationwide protests after her handling of the disputed election last year. A rerun of that election, ordered by the Constitutional Court, is due to be held next month. Opposition parties object that she is being used as a scapegoat for the entire Electoral Commission, which was complicit, while many fear the timing of her resignation may derail the election.
Egypt 21 members of an ISIS-affiliate were killed in North Sinai after security forces raided two hideouts. The groups had apparently been planning attacks during Eid al-Fitr.
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Afghanistan Following the announcement of a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, President Ghani pledge to speed up the release of Taliban prisoners. In an agreement in February, both Taliban and government pledged to released prisoners.
Chinese-Indian border It was reported that Chinese and Indian troops had skirmished at two points along their shared border at the beginning of May. Rather than use weapons, they opted to throw rocks at one another. The skirmishes took place in Ladakh and Sikkim, where the Line of Actual Control remains disputed. China blames Indian troops for trespassing on its territory, and conducted military exercises in Tibet as a show of willingness to use force.
Hong Kong Beijing forced through controversial “anti-sedition law” to stop anti-government protests. The CCP, and pro-Beijing deputies, argued that such “national security” measures were necessary due to the frequency of protests in Hong Kong this year. Thousands in Hong Kong defied curfew and braved riot police this weekend to protest against the law which they see as a flagrant violation of “one country, two systems”. The US threatened sanctions in response. The two Global Times links below, attempts by China to justify its actions, make for particularly interesting, and concerning, reading.
Pakistan Almost 100 people were killed when an airliner crashed into a residential district of Karachi. No one on the ground was killed, while two people onboard survived. The black box indicates an issue with the plane.
USA Democratic nominee Biden provoked indignation this week suggesting that African Americans who do not immediately support his campaign “ain’t black”. He claims that the comment was meant as a reference to his record as a supporter of black rights.
USA Mark Zuckerberg dashed hopes that his employees could move away from the eye-wateringly expensive Silicon Valley and still earn the same wage, confirming that wages will differ reflective of the local cost of living.
USA A new poll from Fox News predicted a crushing defeat for Trump in the November election. To the amusement of commentators, he called Fox News’ data “fake” – it is unclear if there are any news sources in America at all that are not, in Trump’s opinion, purveyors of “fake news”.
Germany The Federal Court of Justice ordered Volkswagen to buy back car models which cheated emissions tests. The ruling is a significant financial blow to VW, though reimbursement for cars with higher mileage will be lower.
Norway The country’s sovereign wealth fund took steps to try to limit its emissions by excluding oil companies and commodity traders from its investments. Norway’s is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and many hope that it marks the start of a significant trend towards divestment. It is worth remembering that Norway’s fund is made up almost entirely of the profits of oil exports.
Poland The Supreme Court selected five candidates for “Chief Justice”, four of which were supporters of the governing party PiS. The country’s President will appoint the new Chief Justice from these candidates; by far the most likely is Manowska, a close associate of the Justice Minister. Poland has been widely criticised for new laws which undermine the independence of the judiciary from the government.


Friday October 18th vs Peterborough Petes (Friends Night) @ 7 PM
It’ll be on an active two-game winning streak that the Ottawa 67’s will head into this week-end, which will see them play two home games against tough opponents in the Peterborough Petes on Friday night and the Hamilton Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. Friday night’s game will have be a little extra special for fans of the hit TV-series Friends, as the game will be themed after the popular 90’s sitcom.
Off to a good start this season, the 67’s currently have a record of 6-3-0-0, with only one loss at home so far, occurring on the home opener against the Petes. The Barber Poles will look to avenge that loss, but also to keep their two-game winning streak going.
Offensively, Mitch Hoelscher has been breaking out, with the best start to a season of his career. In 9 games so far this season, the New Jersey Devils prospect has piled up 14 points, including 6 goals. Defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer has 10 points, while fellow OA Austen Keating has 12 points, both in 9 games as well. Not to mention Marco Rossi, who has been lights out with 9 points in only 4 games this year. The Barber Poles have the firepower upfront, but now with injuries to Graeme Clarke and Merrick Rippon, it’ll be interesting to see who steps up into their roles. Rookie defenseman Teddy Sawyer made a good impression during his first couple of games, while young guys such as Jack Beck, Thomas Johnston and Dylan Robinson will be looked at to step up and try to fill the void, along with the other veterans, that is left in the group of forwards by Graeme Clarke.
Peterborough Petes (6-3-0-0)
The same team that defeated Ottawa in their home opener on September 29th, the Petes count on a very dynamic offense, led by two of the league’s top point getters in Toronto Maple Leafs prospects Nick Robertson and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev. Both players have been able to put up 18 points in 9 games this season (11G, 9A for Robertson and 2G, 16A for Der-Arguchintsev), which averages exactly two points per game. On top of that, Pembroke native and rookie Mason McTavish has also impressed with 9 points in 9 games so far. In goal, Hunter Jones is one of the better goaltenders in the OHL. Jones has put up one shutout, while maintaining a GAA of 2.75 in 7 games so far this season. The 67’s could benefit from the Petes’ schedule, as they will be playing against Hamilton on Thursday night before heading out to Ottawa the very next day.
– Over the course of this week end, the 67’s will go up against three players that are among the OHL’s top three in points: Arthur Kaliyev (2nd in the OHL with 19 points) as well as Nick Robertson and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (T-3rd in the OHL with 18 points).
– Ottawa’s Mitch Hoelscher has put up 2 game winning goals since the start of the season, while Peterborough’s Nick Robertson has 3.
– 67’s forward Marco Rossi has scored at least one point in all of the four games he’s played this season. Rossi had a three point game last time around against Kingston, with 2 goals and 1 assist.
– After being pulled early in the first period last game, fans can expect a big bounce-back type of week-end from Cedrick Andree. Andree currently has a record of 4-2-0-0 this season, with a GAA of 2.98 and a SV% of .909.


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Nannying is one of those jobs that people seem to think are a walk in the park, but in reality, it's anything but. There are so many misconceptions about what it actually takes to be a nanny, so I reached out to one to get a little more clarity on what their job is actually like.
I spoke with an anonymous source who has been nannying consistently for about four and a half years. Here's what they shared with me about their job:
1.Most people don't understand the difference between a nanny and a babysitter.
2.Nannying jobs tend to require more in-depth, personal interviews than babysitting jobs, and often include a trial week before the job is actually offered.
3.During most weeks, this nanny — as well as many others — balances both consistent nannying jobs and one-off babysitting jobs.
4.Working as a live-in nanny, or au pair, is a thousand times harder than regular nannying.
5.Nannies hate when parents try to overexplain basic childcare things they already know.
6.Unlike babysitters, nannies don't always get tipped.
7.The biggest misconception about nannies is that they all want kids.
8.Nannies aren't just responsible for a kid's basic needs — they are also in charge of tracking and awarding milestones.
9.If you hire a nanny and cancel less than three days before the job, it's common courtesy to still pay the full price.
10.Nannies don't get as much free time on the job as you probably imagine.
11.The best thing a parent can do is engage in conversation and ask personal questions.
12.Despite what you may have seen on TV and in movies, your nanny is probably not trying to steal something from you or sleep with your husband, like, at all.
13.A green flag for nannies is when the parents offer food or snacks.
14.It's also a red flag when parents don't want to do a trial week with the nanny and their child.
15.The biggest problems nannies face are rarely the kids — they're actually the parents.
16.And finally, the thing about nannying that has surprised this nanny the most is that the families with less almost always offer more.
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Caliente, Nevada… Where is that? Pretty much the middle of nowhere Nevada. BUT so was Fruita back in the day and so was Oakridge, Oregon a few years ago. Now both of those places are household destination names within the mountain biking community. In a few years, Caliente, Nevada may very well be a household name as well thanks to all the trail work and planning that has been going on over the past few years to make Caliente, Nevada a mountain biking hotspot.
This tiny little town is located in the southeastern corner of the state and it’s perfectly situated near several larger mountain biking destinations. While Caliente is not a ‘destination’ in and of itself (yet), its proximity to other areas makes it ideal for a road trip stopover. Caliente is:
- 1.5 hours from Cedar City/Brian Head
- 2 hours from St. George/Hurricane
2.5 hours from Las Vegas
- 5 hours from Park City
- 5.5 hours from Moab
- 6 hours from Flagstaff/Sedona
- 7 hours from Tahoe
So pretty much wherever you’re coming from and wherever you’re going on your mountain biking road trip in the southwest, Caliente is a great stop if you’re looking to stretch your legs or seek out some new singletrack.
A brief history of Caliente, Nevada
The town of Caliente was established in 1901 and given the name ‘caliente’ because of nearby hot springs (which are still bubbling today). In 1905 the Union Pacific Railroad was completed and a Spanish Mission-style train depot was built in the center of town.
In 2012, a local mountain bike chapter alerted IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) about the amazing potential of Caliente’s terrain for purpose-built mountain bike trails.
The ridges and canyons surrounding the town cater to switchbacked climbs, amazing views, and flowy descents with fun features sprinkled throughout. After five years of talking and planning with the BLM, IMBA finally got the go-ahead to start building.
To date, Caliente has received 1.75 MILLION dollars in grant funds to be allocated for the sole purpose of turning the hills outside of Caliente into a mountain bike destination. There is a full-time trail crew in place who are slowly but surely digging new singletrack and there are over 150 miles of trail planned for the network including a 24-mile shuttleable descent from Mt. Ella.
There are already almost 40 miles in place that are open to riders.
If all of this pans out as it should, Caliente is going to be the next mountain biking hot spot in the southwest, no doubt about it!
Want to learn more about mountain biking in Caliente?
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- Caliente, Nevada: Building a destination trail system from scratch
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I’d say there are about two full days of riding to be had in Caliente with another day if you want to check out the skills park or poke around Barnes Canyon a bit more.
Hopefully, in the coming seasons, there will be many more miles to explore, but as of right now the 40 or so miles of built trail are good for 2 – maybe 3 – days of riding.
The Barnes Canyon network is located about five miles outside of town on Clover Creek Road. There are currently about 16 miles of trail, but some of it is very raw and very rough. It just needs more bike traffic! The area is beautiful, though, with big views of the canyon and a trailside look at the super unique Tepee Rocks.
The road into Barnes Canyon does have a shallow creek crossing, but most vehicles, even low-clearance ones, shouldn’t have a problem going through it.
Best trails to ride at Barnes Canyon:
- Beginner: Mongoose (climb & descent), Back 40
- Intermediate: Rocky Top, Boar’s Head
- Advanced: Wake Up Call
Barnes Canyon Route recommendation
>> #1 Barnes Canyon Easy Loop
This is a great 8-mile loop with an easy pedal up Mongoose, amazing views along Back 40, and a fun mellow descent down Parallel. If you want to add a little more tech take a detour on the Rocky Top loop. Note: It might be tempting to choose the “blue” Primer trail on the way back down, but it’s not worth it. It’s super sandy and not very well routed.
Route directions: Barnes Canyon Trailhead > Mongoose > Rocky Top > Back 40 > Parallel > Primer
Make it longer: Add the 2-mile Rocky Top loop at the top of Mongoose. There’s not much elevation gain or loss along this trail, but it has some punchy features and great views out over the canyon. There is some exposure as well.
Make it harder: Take Wake Up Call instead of Back 40 to Parallel. You’ll miss out on some fun, flowy singletrack, but if you’re looking for a techy challenge you’ll dig Wake Up Call.
Barnes Canyon Route recommendation
>> #2 Barnes Canyon Maximum Enjoyment
This route includes the best of Barnes Canyon (or what’s been built so far) with some mellow climbing and fun, fast, flowy descents. When I rode the final descent down Wake Up Call, it was quite rough and unpolished, but I think it’s going to be a killer DH trail when it sees more traffic!
Route directions: Tepee Rock Parking > Parallel > Back 40 > Rocky Top > More Goose > Boar’s Head > Moar Boar > Mongoose > Rocky Top > Wake Up Call
Kershaw-Ryan State Park
Kershaw-Ryan State Park is a sweet little oasis about two miles outside of town. There’s a full-service campground at the entrance and lots of outdoor opportunities to be had. There’s a volleyball court, a wading pool, miles of hiking trails, and a big 6-mile mountain bike loop.
There is a $5 day-use fee if you start from the main entrance. Please pay it.
Best trails to ride at Kershaw-Ryan State Park:
- Beginner: Kershaw Redemption
- Intermediate: Rainbow Rim
- Advanced: No advanced trails
Kershaw-Ryan State Park Route recommendation
>> Kershaw Redemption Loop
Kershaw-Ryan State Park has one big 6-mile loop with several bonus options if you want to make it longer (Rainbow Rim and Eric’s Anthill). It’s best-ridden counterclockwise for the best flow.
There are a handful of tabletops and optional jumps and drops on the descent down the northwest side, so keep your eyes peeling for alt-lines if that’s your jam.
Route directions: There are a couple of ways to do this loop but definitely ride it counterclockwise to hit the tabletops and kickers on the northwest side flowy descent.
There are two places you can start this ride:
- Kershaw-Ryan State Park Day Use Area: This is a good option if you want to use the bathrooms, fill up on water, relax on the grass post-ride, etc… There’s a steep switchbacked climb at the start, which isn’t all that much fun to come down at the end of the loop.
- Caliente Tower Road: If you want an alternative starting/ending point, park on Caliente Tower Road (or Ella Mountain Road depending on the map you’re looking at) and climb up Eric’s Anthill. Ride the loop counterclockwise from there. This option skips the steep switchbacked climb at the start and gives you a fun descent down Eric’s Anthill at the end.
Make it longer: There are two ‘bonus’ trails you can hit at Kershaw – Rainbow Rim and Eric’s Anthill. I thought Rainbow Rim was meh, better to stay on the main loop, but I do recommend hitting Eric’s Anthill.
Truthfully, I’m a little confused about the Connector Trail. This is a pretty new trail that connects Kershaw-Ryan State Park to Barnes Canyon. It sounds like a good idea if you want to ride both networks, but the Connector trail is just shy of 10 miles one-way.
Doing it as an out-and-back would be a big 20-mile day in of itself with almost 3,000 ft of climbing. If you add miles in Barnes Canyon and/or Kershaw-Ryan that would be a huge day.
Plus, there’s no shuttle company in Caliente, so you can’t do a one-way pedal unless you set up a shuttle yourself.
It’s a bit of a weird trail addition in my opinion.
Ella Mountain Trail
The 22-mile Ella Mountain Trail is the newest addition to the mountain biking scene in Caliente. It’s a shuttled ride that starts at 6,770ft and descends more than 2,400 ft down to Caliente.
I have not ridden this trail, so I can’t speak to how it is. I have a feeling that it’s a bit more of a pedally ride than some people think it will be. That being said, it has received good kudos on TrailForks and the photos look awesome.
If you’ve ridden Ella Mountain, please leave a comment and let us know how it is!
Caliente Skills Park + Flow Trail
There is a rad little skills park in the center of Caliente that has a pump track, some skinnies, a few small drops, and three progressive jumps to hone your skills in the air.
Above the Skills Park is about three more miles of singletrack. Unfortunately, these trails don’t seem to get a whole to of traffic. When I rode them, they were pretty rough and haven’t seen much maintenance. I’d recommend focusing your time on Barnes Canyon and Kershaw-Ryan.
Where to stay, camp, & Eat In Caliente
Much of the land surrounding Caliente is BLM land and free to camp on. We found a campsite off of Clover Creek Road on the way out to Barnes Canyon that was tucked away and shaded. You can also camp at the Tepee Rocks for free (or anywhere along that road).
Recently, several campsites with shade structures, fire pits, grills, and a bathroom have been built right in the Barnes Canyon trailhead parking lot. We stayed there for our most recent trip and it was great!
If you want something with more facilities, Kershaw-Ryan State Park has a really nice campground with full amenities.
Where to eat
Caliente is a little lacking in quality restaurant options, but Side Track is probably the best bet. There is also a small grocery store, however, I recommend bringing plenty of food and snacks with you.
Best time to visit Caliente
Like most places in the American southwest, Caliente gets pretty hot during the summer months. Even though the town is situated at 4,400ft it can get into the high 90’s or above during the summer.
The shoulder season months of October/November and February/March/April are probably the best times to plan a mountain bike trip to Caliente. Winter months can also be good if no snow is in the forecast and you’re prepared for chilly temps.
I hope this post has inspired you to start planning your next mountain bike road trip through Caliente, Nevada. Keep in mind that trails are still being built and burned-in, so they are kinda rough and raw, but they just need more trail traffic!
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What questions do you have about mountain biking in Caliente, Nevada? Have you ridden there already? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!


Less than a year into his tenure, Troy Paino knows what it’s like to be the new guy at Mary Washington. Now the 10th president is sharing his discoveries to help incoming students get to know what to expect of UMW life.
The New Guy video series follows Paino as he explores campus and historic Fredericksburg, travels on Amtrak with an alumna, and visits Washington, D.C.
The president joined Grace May ’16 on the train to D.C., where she was an intern at the Library of Congress. While in the nation’s capital, the New Guy visited the happening H Street corridor, where Erik Bruner-Yang ’07 welcomed him to Maketto Cambodian-style marketplace and restaurant.
Bruner-Yang took Paino into the kitchen to toss a wok full of noodles, then served them up to fellow alumni Marion Blakey ’70 and Dan Steen ’84, who remembered what it was like to be newcomers at Mary Washington back in the day.
Another video finds the president in Fredericksburg with student Nikki Ferrell ’18, captain of the UMW Equestrian Team. The two ride Prissy and Wilbur from campus through downtown to the Rappahannock River, then make a swing by Carl’s for shakes and cones.
The New Guy gets an exclusive tour of Fredericksburg’s Mary Washington House, the home George Washington bought for his mother, UMW’s namesake. In the usually off-limits basement, the 10th president ducks under floor joists and avoids cobwebs with a class of historic preservation students. Professor Michael Spencer ’03 shows them the original foundation of the house where the nation’s first president stopped in to get his mother’s blessing on the way to his inauguration.
The New Guy series was produced by the UMW Office of University Relations and Enterprise Screen Video Communications.
Find episodes on the UMW YouTube channel by searching “UMW The New Guy.


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