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What is the bike wheel part where the air goes in called?

It would be helpful to know what it is called in both English and Spanish. I called it a spout but I think this is wrong. My mom calls it a pitito but that just means little ding a ling. It's the thing sticking out of the interior of the wheel on this picture at about 8 o'clock (2000 hrs) generally bottom leftAcdcrocks (talk) 02:35, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Valve stem or more specifically the Schrader valve. Dismas|^(talk) 02:42, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

But those who want to cycle faster than Miss Marple would go for a Presta valve on their Tubular tyres. Alansplodge (talk) 09:27, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Mostly, mountain bikes use Schrader and road bikes use Presta. Mountain bikes can go pretty fast. Of course no one's disputing that Marple was a demon on singletrack.... --Trovatore (talk) 21:43, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Does anyone still use tubbies? They're very much Miss Marple era. All the bikes I've seen use clincher tyres with separate inner tubes. Brammers (talk/c) 18:09, 25 October 2011 (UTC)

I would assume that your mother is using a colloquial name for the valve stem that is basically a joke based on it's vague resemblance to a penis. Google translate says it is "vástago de la válvula" in Spanish, but it may just be literally translating the words "valve" and "stem." Beeblebrox (talk) 02:48, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Válvula is the term we use in Argentina. --190.19.100.143 (talk) 05:00, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

The Dunlop valve is still fairly common on "ordinary" bikes. BTW the article is a really poor stub. Roger (talk) 08:45, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Archbishop of Canterbury Summer Residence

A number of years ago a friend bought some stained glass panels at a local San Antonio Texas auction. The auctioneer stated that these panels were from the outgoing Bishop of Canterbury's summer residence and that the current Bishop would install his on. I find this trubling and have yat to find any answer at all to this deliema. I was wondering 1) when was the last time ( if at all the windows were replaced in the residence? 2) If replaced whom do I contact to verify. 3) if you find this intriging then my friend will make the panels available for a local rep of your to view. Regards James Sublett San Antonio, Texas — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.114.30.229 (talk) 15:38, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

I don't believe this for one moment. If you care to refer to our article on the Archbishop of Canterbury, you will see that it is several centuries since he had a "summer residence". And it is not normal for stained glass panels to be removed if they are part of a window; they are part of the history of a building and would normally remain in place. And how would they find their way to Texas?--Shantavira|^{feed me} 15:52, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

It's an enjoyable story. The implication seems to be that George Carey had some kind of personalised stained glass installed in either Lambeth Palace or the Old Palace, Canterbury - which would require special permission from government, since these are both grade I listed buildings - and Rowan Williams didn't like it, and replaced it with personalised stained glass of his own. (I was slow to realise that "install his on" is a typo for "install his own".) Perhaps he takes his time getting round to replacing it, or perhaps it takes a long time to get permission, or perhaps the old glass is re-sold several times; whatever the reason, it takes eight years from Williams being enthroned before Carey's stained glass appears for sale in Texas. Each individual part of this story seems unlikely. Most of the life of an archbishop, including before being enthroned and after retirement, is spent living in some kind of listed building. The egotism of an archbishop is subtle, and doesn't usually manifest as an urge to redecorate, and to erase traces of his predecessor like a jealous pharaoh. While art is often treated as an investment and stored away before being resold, this seems unlikely to apply to stained glass created sometime in the 1990s for George Carey, an archbishop not noted for a large fanbase. I want it to be true.  Card Zero  (talk) 17:12, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

I have a nice bridge, if the IP's friend is interested. Elen of the Roads (talk) 00:16, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Jean Michel Jarre's laser harp

Jean Michel Jarre playing his laser harp.

How does Jean Michel Jarre's laser harp work? It appears that every time his hand cuts off a laser beam, a sound plays. Is there some kind of sensor receiving light from the beams, and once it stops receiving light, it plays a sound? JIP | Talk 16:53, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Is there anything you don't understand in our article on laser harp?--Shantavira|^{feed me} 17:01, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Can I live in the US while working in Canada?

I live and work in the border city of Sarnia Ontario Canada across from Port Huron Michigan USA.Can a Canadian citizen(myself)live in the States and still work in Canada — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.20.168.208 (talk) 18:09, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Ask a lawyer. WP may not give legal advice. Roger (talk) 19:16, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

If you are a Canadian citizen still it shouldn't make any difference. You don't actually need a lawyer, you just need to speak to the Canadian border patrol and/or immigration authorities. I know some border towns offer an "easy pass" for people who cross on a daily basis. Beeblebrox (talk) 01:28, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

No idea why you'd need to talk to a lawyer. It's not a matter of legal advice. An accountant may be needed when it comes to reporting your earnings though. There are many many people who work in one country while living in the other... In both directions. And this isn't limited to Canada/US. Just think of all the British actors who live in Los Angeles and travel between the US and UK to work in either country. Dismas|^(talk) 01:33, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

One of the reason we leave legal questions to lawyers, and not to the Ref Desk, is that there are restrictions in every country on who can live there, for how long and under what circumstances. This is a Canadian wanting to live fulltime in the U.S. The matter is legal. The actors who live and work in more than one country will only do so under appropriate visas. Bielle (talk) 01:37, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

He's not asking if he can live in the US, he's asking if he can still work in Canada if he does chose to live in the States. The answer is yes, but you need to get the proper permits from the relevant authorities. It's not rocket science. Beeblebrox (talk) 01:52, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Still very much a legal question... RD can't answer it properly. Shadowjams (talk) 09:44, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

It doesn't require a lawyer to figure out. As Beeblebrox said you can just ask the Canadian or US border patrol (these guys: [1] and [2]). And yes, there are several "easy pass" systems for people who cross frequently. FAST is for truck drivers and the like. There's also NEXUS. The phrase "work in Canada" can mean many things. There are plenty of companies that do business in both countries, some with offices/stores/etc in both, and with employees who need to frequently cross. It isn't obvious to me how frequently one needs to cross the border for work for it to count as "working in Canada". If you can't find the answer one the border patrol websites, call or email them and ask about your specific situation. If the question is more abstract, then the answer is: it depends on the specific work. Employers with employees who frequently cross will obviously know what you would need to do. Pfly (talk) 11:48, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

"It doesn't require a lawyer to figure out". That is exactly why we have a ban on answering requests for legal advice (which this plainly is). Pfly, you have no way of telling whether we have all material information. Maybe it's straightforward: it probably is. But we don't know, so we shouldn't give advice. --ColinFine (talk) 22:47, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

I don't know if I'd go so far as to suggest a lawyer, I do go with BB's initial suggestion and suggest they consult relevant authorities who would likely suggest a lawyer if they feel it's necessary. I do agree we shouldn't be providing legal advice, one obvious problem here is people are making the assumption the OP has the legal right to live in the US even though this was never specified. (Some apparently misread the question, but same diff.) I would note the OP's specific question 'Can I live in the US while working in Canada?' and 'Can a Canadian citizen(myself)live in the States and still work in Canada' suggests to me they are in fact interested in both points, i.e. whether they can work in Canada and whether they can live in the US, even if some here don't seem to agree. People seem to be making a big deal about the Canada bit although it seemed to me from the moment I read the question the far bigger deal is whether they can live in the US. Nil Einne (talk) 10:37, 27 October 2011 (UTC)

Your Canadian citizenship presumably gives you the right to work in Canada. However, it doesn't give you the right to live in the United States. For that, you need a resident visa. See this official website. These are not so easy to obtain. See Permanent residence (United States). Resident visas are generally given out on a quota basis to those who have either close family ties or employment in the United States. If you have neither, and if you have enough money to invest, you might qualify for an EB-5 visa. One reason why this is not easy is that the United States does not want to find itself responsible for supporting you if you lose your job in Canada. For expert advice, including advice about the tax implications of a change in residence, you really need to consult an immigration lawyer. Marco polo (talk) 14:03, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Oops, reading this I realize I got the question rather backwards. For some reason I was thinking the OP was currently living in Port Huron and wondering if they continue to live there if they got a job in Sarnia. I should read more carefully. Thanks Marco polo, it is more an issue of residency than employment. Pfly (talk) 17:09, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Online credits?

Good afternoon, My name is (Redacted) and I'm a former student that attended (Redacted), but I'm only 3credits away from my Associate Degree. The reason why I didn't finish, because, at the time time was recently married and then we bought a house in Queens. Then I found out that I was expecting our daughter. I didn't have a car to commute to Brooklyn. Couldn't find a baby sitter...Time when on and I now my daughter is in her 3rd year of college. I would like to take those 3 credits online if possible. You can check my records there and let me know if its possible. You can email me at home: [redacted] or at the office: [redacted]. Thank you and I hope to here from you soon. Sincerely, (Redacted) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.101.63.232 (talk) 20:31, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

We have no formal connection with (I assume) Kingsborough Community College. They can be reached by phone at 718-265-5343 or email at info@kbcc.cuny.edu. Clarityfiend (talk) 20:49, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Personal information removed -- Obsidi♠n Soul 05:56, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Many students close to finishing their degree at CUNY qualify to entry into CUNY's CUNY School of Professional Studies, which offers many courses via the internet. Llamabr (talk) 13:03, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Dubious. A car is the most difficult of ways to get from Queens to Brooklyn. And few colleges recognize credits earned so so long ago. Good luck. μηδείς (talk) 20:42, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

What's with the "Sir"?

Is it this guys' given name? http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/25/chicago-man-held-without-bond-over-imprisoning-torturing-girlfriend/

"A Chicago man was ordered held without bond Sunday on charges that he imprisoned and physically abused his girlfriend for 10 weeks, the Chicago Tribune reported. Sir Wilfred Camaligan, 22, corresponded with the 20-year-old woman over Facebook, and she moved into his home in Chicago's Jefferson Park in July after they met in person at an anime convention."

Try asking Debretts .--Aspro (talk) 21:52, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Strange but true it appears it is just his first name [3] MilborneOne (talk) 21:58, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

According to the source "They began conserving on Facebook and soon started dating. Within a month, she'd moved into his apartment." What were they conserving? μηδείς (talk) 22:51, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

Likely just a typo for conversing. --Mr.98 (talk) 00:02, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Or maybe they found a common interest in ecology. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 03:40, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

Or biology. People who start out sharing common interests often find they're sharing .... other things, the sorts of "other things" that some things are often said to lead to. -- 202.142.129.66 (talk) 04:43, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

You can have sex on facebook now?-- Obsidi♠n Soul 05:52, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

If you do, you'll need one of these for safety. You never can be too sure, with all of the computer viruses out there. --Jayron32 19:34, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

hmmm... it's strange, i know the girl (victim) she's a bit deranged and masochistic, to bad for this guy to be framed up, i feel sorry for him.. and for the girl, hope she get what she deserves. beware of this girl, she's always playing around, don’t mess with her or you’ll end up like this guy…