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A pocket bike (or rather mini-race bike) next to a slightly bigger pitbike, both much smaller than a full size motorcycle
A miniature dirt-bike (type of minimoto).
A minibike, sometimes called a minimoto or pocketbike, is a miniature motorcycle. Most minibikes use two-stroke engines and chain drive.
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1 History
2 Types
3 Legal status
3.1 Canada
3.2 United Kingdom
3.3 USA
4 Safety
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
History[edit]
An old style minibike.
The Doodle Bug scooter was a very compact, small-wheeled motorscooter built from 1946-’48 in Webster City, Iowa by the Beam Manufacturing Company. Sold by the Gambles store chain, a total of 40,000 of these were built—a small number with single-cylinder Clinton engines, and most with 1.5 hp Briggs & Stratton air-cooled, single-cylinder engines. They were marketed under the “Hiawatha” brand name. Complete Doodle Bugs were to be found here and there for decades thereafter and, as well, their frames and other parts were not uncommon.
However in the 1950s, like go-karts, minibikes were made by enthusiasts from spare parts found in their garages. These were first popularly used as "pit bikes", for drag racers to travel in the pits during races in the late 1950s.[citation needed] They were very useful for this purpose, as they could maneuver very well in the tight pit roads, fit in about the same space as a small bicycle in a trailer or pickup. As racers brought them home and used them around their neighborhoods, many children liked the idea of having a mini motorcycle and started building their own. The June 1967 Popular Mechanics magazine had an article with plans.[1] All you needed was an engine from a lawnmower and a neighbor with a welding torch.
Commercial manufacture
A market for minibikes developed, and from the early 1960s many cottage and major industries developed to meet the demand. Most lawnmower shops began carrying a line of mini-bikes. Minibike companies include Arctic-Cat, Rupp, Taco, Heath, Gilson, and Fox, many of which also made other power toys such as go-karts, trikes and choppers. Traditional motorcycle manufacturers also began coming out with models like the Honda Z50A, inspired by aspects of minibikes. In America the peak of the minibike/go-kart era was from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Many of the brands, foremost Rupp, have gained a cult-following of enthusiasts and owners.
Early minibike power train
These early minibikes usually had a power train with a small four-stroke, horizontal crankshaft, flathead engine. The transmission usually was of a crank-mounted centrifugal clutch and chain drive to a rear sprocket. As the minibike and the mini-powersports field grew, Comet introduced a continuously variable transmission, much like a snowmobile's, called the Torque-a-Verter, which automatically adjusts gear ratios, resulting in better top speed and acceleration.
Types[edit]
Today minibikes have evolved into several specialized types.
Pocketbike/minimoto
These look like sport bikes and are used in pocketbike racing on kart racing tracks. The usual height is less than 50 cm (20 in), and up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) length. Power usually comes from a 39–50 cc (2.4–3.1 cu in) two-stroke engine with a maximum of 4.5–6 horsepower (3.4–4.5 kW). Maximum speed varies between 30 to 64 km/h (19 to 40 mph). Pocketbikes are also made in both four-stroke gasoline and electric versions. The four-stroke models are usually 110cc automatic or manual engines, and are referred to as Super Pocket Bikes. Common Super Pocket Bike models include the X7, X15, X18, X19, and X22. The popularity of these types of minibikes grew due to the influx of cheap pocket bikes imported from China.
Pitbikes
Pit bikes are true to the original concept of a small scooter used to quickly move around the pit areas of motor racing tracks and events. Modern versions look like motocross motorcycles and are also used in some motocross competitions. Recently[when?] the sport of pitbike racing (racing pit bikes on motocross and supercross tracks) has taken off. There are numerous series in the United States and there are also full-fledged pitbike pros. The Las Vegas Mini Supercross is the biggest pitbike event of the year.
The sport of mini-motard consists of pitbikes racing with slick tires on go-cart tracks, much like super-motard or super-moto. The bikes are prepared for racing with precautions such as catch tanks to collect fluid spills on the track, causing skidding hazards.
Mini choppers
Mini choppers are mini bikes that look like choppers, but still have the general look of a pocket or mini bike.
Midi motos / Super pocket bikes
Midi motos, also called super pocket bikes,[2] are similar to pocket bikes, but slightly larger. They are still smaller than the street bikes they mimic, but the seat height is about a foot to two feet higher than a mini moto's seat height. They started off with 47cc 2 stroke engines (capable of around 48–64 km/h/30-40 mph) in the midi motos and then included 110cc 4 stroke engines (capable of around 86–105 km/h/55-65 mph). Most midi bikes are made in China and usually equipped with a Honda engine or copy of a Honda engine.
Quad bikes
Mini bikes that look like all terrain vehicles or quad bikes, which are four-wheeled off-road motorcycles.
A rider wearing kneepads and a helmet
Legal status[edit]
Canada[edit]
In Canada mini motorcycles, commonly referred to as “pocket bikes” or "mini choppers,” do not meet federal safety standards for use on public roads. These vehicles do not meet minimum height specifications for headlamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, and turn signals. They are also difficult for other motorists to see.
Transport Canada classifies mini motorcycles as restricted use motorcycles that are permitted to be imported as competition vehicles for closed-course racing only.[3]
In Ontario, pocket bikes may not be operated on public roads, sidewalks, or parks. It is recommended riders be twelve years of age or older to ride pocket bikes.[by whom?] Although many people unknowingly disobey the law by riding these bikes on sidewalks and in parks, police officers do not fine riders without a complaint from other people. Pocket bikes may not be driven on highways under any circumstances.
In Alberta, pocket bikes are considered miniature vehicles, which may only be operated on private property. Miniature vehicles include: personal transporters, pocket bikes, go-carts, electric scooters, and golf carts.[4][5]
In British Columbia, a $900 fine may be applied along with seizure of the vehicle. It is not recommended that children under 6 years of age be permitted to ride.[by whom?]
United Kingdom[edit]
In the UK, it is illegal for minibikes to be ridden on public roads or off-road on public land. The only places these types of vehicle may be ridden are purpose-built race tracks and privately owned land with the owner's permission (and where they do not cause harassment, alarm or distress). All of these minibikes are regarded as "motor vehicles" as defined by section 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and so to be ridden on the public road, a motor vehicle must comply with all aspects of road traffic law and meet the mandatory European construction requirements by having a "Certificate of Conformity" indicating that they have European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA).[6]
Minibikes are not manufactured to meet these requirements, and would need to be modified significantly to do so. Reported instances of this occurring are incredibly rare, meaning that it is very unlikely that minibikes can actually be registered for road use. However, where a minibike or other vehicle does not have ECWVTA, it might conceivably pass a Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA) inspection which would result in a Ministerial Certificate of Approval, permitting it to be road-registered.
In addition to the Vehicle Type Approval, to be ridden on the road the minibike must be registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, display a valid road tax disc (vehicle excise duty), and the driver or rider must be aged 17 or over (or 16 if the vehicle meets the definition of a moped), have an appropriate driving license, and insurance. The only exceptions relate to electrically-assisted pedal cycles and mobility aids for disabled people. In the UK there are in most areas mini bike tracks for the public.
During August 2006 the UK Government ran a campaign to highlight the dangers of minibike misuse on roads and their anti-social use. A guidance document was produced to provide police and other agencies with practical information to deal with the issues and prevent misuse. The guidance outlined the legal status of minibikes and included information on enforcement measures and the provision of legal sites.[7]
Later the death of Abbi Perrin from Louth brought the dangers back into public view.[8]
Police may seize and destroy the vehicle and prosecute the rider when caught riding on public roads.[9]
USA[edit]
DOT laws vary by state, but for the most part minibikes are illegal for use on public roadways because most do not carry the necessary equipment (and often size requirements) to be street legal. In many states the seat of a motorcycle must be at least 25 inches (64 cm) off the ground, which is often a limiting factor in registration. Use on public roadways may result a number of offenses,[10] including but not limited to: no indicator lights, no rearview mirror, no horn or signaling device, no headlight, too-small muffler (noise pollution), improper lane change (no blinkers), or reckless driving.
Some of the larger "super" pocket bikes, most commonly the X15 (FS549), X18 (FS559), X19 (FS569), and X22 could meet all the requirements. However, they were imported and sold as "off road use purposes only". In some states, they could be registered for legal street use by converting an off-road purposes only bike into a road-worthy model. These bikes had headlights, turn signals, tail/brake lights, a horn, and speedometer, and could also do the speed limit in most scenarios (typically 4 stroke bikes with manual 4 speed transmissions can reach speeds of 55 mph). In many states all one needs to do is add a rearview mirror and a license plate bracket, but it is best to check with local DMV authorities for exact requirements. In some cases, if the bike requires minor modification to meet requirements, one may be able to register it as a "unique/home-built."
Like full-size motorcycles, the rider of a modified super pocket bike must carry insurance, have a current inspection, and wear a helmet if local laws require it. Depending on if the state classes a pocketbike as a "moped" or full "motorcycle", the rider may or may not need a special motorcycle license. If not, a regular driver's license may suffice.
Safety[edit]
Minibikes are not toys, although often treated as such. Even the cheapest 38 cc US-made bikes (often sold for as little as $150) are capable of speeds of at least 25 mph (40 km/h). The 49 cc pocket bikes can reach speeds of 30 to 45 mph (48 to 72 km/h), and the 110–125 cc four-stroke bikes are capable of 60-80 mph. Gasoline-powered bikes are substantially faster and require more skill than off-the-shelf electric bikes, which typically can not exceed 10 to 15 mph (16 to 24 km/h).[11]
The number of injuries caused by pocket bikes each year is unknown. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 2,345 injured riders of pocket bikes and larger minibikes were treated in emergency rooms in 2003. There have also been numerous deaths in The USA and Canada.[12]
See also[edit]
Tote Gote
Pocketbike racing
Honda Z series - known in the UK as the Monkey bike.
Mini chopper
MotoVox
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "Build Yourself A Minibike" June 1967, p160, Popular Mechanics
Jump up ^ "SUPER POCKET BIKES". TEMPLE CITY, California, USA: Mini Pocket Rockets. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
Jump up ^ "Pocket bikes (mini motorcycles); Mini motorcycles cannot be operated on roads in B.C." Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Jump up ^ Owning and Operating a Small Vehiclein Alberta
Jump up ^ New and Alternative Vehicles
Jump up ^ “Vehicle Type Approval”
Jump up ^ “The Home Office press release” Archived 2006-10-25 at the Wayback Machine.
Jump up ^ BBC News "Man jailed over mini-moto death"
Jump up ^ Police get tough on minimoto bikes - Worcester News
Jump up ^ From Popular Mechanics, at http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/adventures/1278186.html?page=3
Jump up ^ [dubious – discuss] "Pocket Bike Hazards". Roberts Law Firm.
Jump up ^ Wright, Jeanne, "Small pocket bikes, big dangers", Los Angeles Times
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Doodle Bug Scooter basic description with good pic
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Minibikes.
Minimoto at Curlie (based on DMOZ)
Mini bike at Curlie (based on DMOZ)
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – Mini Motorbike Safety Factsheet (PDF)
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Saudi Arabian municipal elections, 2015
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Saudi Arabian municipal elections, 2015
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2/3 of seats in 284 municipalities
Turnout
47%
Elections were held in Saudi Arabia on 12 December 2015 for municipal councils, which have limited decision-making powers on local issues such as rubbish collection and street maintenance.[1][2][3] The previous two elections, in 2005 and 2011, were for half the council seats and were open to male candidates and voters only. The 2015 election was for two thirds of the council seats, on 284 municipal councils,[4] with both male and female candidates and voters.[5][6][7] This was the first election in Saudi Arabia in which women were allowed to vote, the first in which they were allowed to run for office, and the first in which women were elected as politicians.[8][9]
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5 See also
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Half the seats in municipal councils in Saudi Arabia were chosen in men-only elections in 2005 and 2011. The municipal councils reportedly have "little power" in Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy.[10][11] Saudi Arabian women campaigned for the right to participate in the 2011 elections,[12][13] organising through the "Baladi" (My Country) and Saudi Women's Revolution[14] campaigns for women's right to participate.[12] Several women tried to register as electors in Jeddah,[7] Riyadh, and Dammam.[15] A few days before the 2011 election took place, King Abdullah announced that women would be able to participate as voters and candidates in the 2015 election.[6][16]
In the 2015 municipal elections, two-thirds of the council seats were elected positions, and women were allowed as candidates and voters.[4]
Preparations[edit]
Voter registration started on 16 August 2015 in Medina and Mecca, and elsewhere on 22 August, to continue for a 21-day period.[17]
Two women voters registered in Medina and Mecca on 16 August.[5] Hatoon al-Fassi of the Baladi campaign said that Baladi had intended to organise training sessions for voter education but was blocked by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.[17]
About 131,000 women and about 1.35 million men registered to vote.[4]
Candidates[edit]
Male candidates[edit]
There were 5,938 men registered as candidates.[4][18]
Female candidates[edit]
There were 978 women registered as candidates;[4][18] however, many were barred from registering by the authorities. No reasons were given; however, it was noted that a number of them were advocates for the expansion of women's rights in the Kingdom.[3] Haifa al-Hababi, 36 years old as of August 2015, was a candidate. She stated, "Change the system. Change is life. The government has given us this tool and I intend to use it."[5] Two women candidates were disqualified. Loujain Hathloul, who had been detained for two months after driving from the United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia in December 2015, was disqualified; Nassima al-Sadah, a Shia human rights activist from Qatif, was also disqualified.[19][4]
As women in Saudi Arabia are not permitted to address men who are not related to them, women candidates could only speak directly to women voters. At men's campaign meetings, they had to either speak from behind a partition, or have a man read their speech on their behalf.[18] Many women also stated they could not afford the high cost of running an election campaign.[20]
Results[edit]
The turnout for the election was reported as 47%, split down as 82% of the 132,000 female voters registered and 44% of the 1.35m male voters registered.[21]
In results released to the Associated Press on 13 December, 20 female candidates were elected to the approximately 2,100 municipal council seats being contested.[22] Salma bint Hizab al-Oteibi became the first elected female politician in Saudi Arabia as a result of the election, when she won a seat on the council in Madrakah in Mecca province.[23][24]
See also[edit]
List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
Timeline of women's suffrage
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "Saudi Arabia elects its first female politicians". Aljazeera. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
Jump up ^ "Women elected to power in Saudi Arabia. What now?". Yahoo. 13 December 2015. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
^ Jump up to: a b "Saudi Arabian women vote for first time in local elections". Reuters. 12 December 2015. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
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^ Jump up to: a b c Withnall, Adam (18 August 2015). "Saudi women are registering to vote in elections across the country for the first time ever". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 20 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
^ Jump up to: a b "Saudis vote in municipal elections, results on Sunday". Oman Observer/AFP. 30 September 2011. Archived from the original on 14 December 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
^ Jump up to: a b "Voters register for Saudi municipal elections". Al Jazeera English. 23 April 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
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Jump up ^ "Saudi Arabia to hold elections next month after year and a half delay". Toronto: Toronto Star/AP. 22 March 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2011.
Jump up ^ "Women remain barred from voting as Saudi Arabia announces elections". The National (Abu Dhabi)/AP/Bloomberg. 23 March 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2011.
^ Jump up to: a b Abu-Nasr, Donna (28 March 2011). "Saudi Women Inspired by Fall of Mubarak Step Up Equality Demand". Bloomberg L.P. Archived from the original on 2 April 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
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Kate Walsh (actress)
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Kate Walsh
Walsh at the 2011 Voice Awards
Born
Kathleen Erin Walsh
(1967-10-13) October 13, 1967 (age 50)
San Jose, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actress, businesswoman
Years active
1995–present
Spouse(s)
Alex Young (2007–2010)
Website
www.katewalsh.com
Kathleen Erin Walsh (born October 13, 1967)[1] is an American actress and businesswoman. Her roles include Dr. Addison Montgomery on the ABC television dramas Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice, Rebecca Wright on the short-lived NBC sitcom Bad Judge, and Olivia Baker on the Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why.
Contents
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1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 Early career
2.2 Television roles
2.3 Film roles
2.4 Theatre
2.5 Fashion
3 Personal life
3.1 Health
4 Social and political activism
5 Filmography
5.1 Films
5.2 Television
6 Awards and nominations
7 References
8 External links
Early life[edit]
Walsh was born in San Jose, California,[1] the daughter of Angela Walsh.[2] She grew up in a Roman Catholic household[3] in Tucson, Arizona. Her father is Irish, being a native of Navan, County Meath, and her mother is of Italian descent.[4][5][6]
Walsh attended Catalina Magnet High School for three years before transferring to and graduating from Rincon High School.[7] She later studied acting at the University of Arizona and at Chicago's Piven Theatre Workshop before moving to New York City and joining the comedy troupe, Burn Manhattan, supporting herself by waitressing.[8]
Career[edit]
Walsh at the HBO Post-Emmys Party in September 2008
Early career[edit]
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Before modeling, Walsh worked at Burger King and Dairy Queen. She began as a model in Japan in the 1980s where she also taught English. Later she moved to Chicago and worked with the Piven Theatre Workshop. She also performed on National Public Radio in the production of the radio play Born Guilty.
Television roles[edit]
After playing Cathy Buxton in the Homicide: Life on the Street episode "Stakeout" in 1996 and Navy Lieutenant Kirstin Blair in the Law & Order episode "Navy Blues", her first major television appearance was in 1997, when she appeared on The Drew Carey Show as Drew Carey's love interest, Nicki Fifer. She wore a fatsuit in some episodes of the show, as the Nicki character was a formerly obese woman who lost weight and slowly started to gain it back. She went on to portray Carol Nelson in HBO's The Mind of the Married Man television series, and played Norm Macdonald's romantic interest in the sitcom The Norm Show. Walsh also made a guest appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Mimosa, a transsexual. She sometimes appeared in sketches on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. She had a recurring role on Karen Sisco as Detective Marley Novak in 2003 and 2004.
In 2005, she was cast in her breakout role in the ABC series Grey's Anatomy, as Dr. Addison Montgomery, the estranged spouse of Derek Shepherd ("Dr. McDreamy", played by Patrick Dempsey).
It was announced in February 2007 that Walsh's Grey's Anatomy character would be in a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy that began airing in September 2007. Taye Diggs, Tim Daly, Amy Brenneman, Chris Lowell, and Audra McDonald were cast in the spin-off, Private Practice.[9][10] Walsh returned to Seattle Grace as a special guest star for episode thirteen in Season 4 and episodes 15 and 16 in Season 5 of Grey's Anatomy. She also briefly returned for one episode in season 6 and two episodes in the seventh and eighth seasons.
She continued playing the character of Addison Montgomery on the fourth season of Private Practice, for which ABC ordered a full season of episodes.[11] On January 10, 2011, ABC picked up Private Practice for the 2011–2012 fall season (5th season). Walsh guest-starred in "Song Beneath The Song", a musical episode of Grey's Anatomy.
Walsh at the HBO Post-Emmys Party in September 2008
Beginning in September 2007, Walsh has appeared in television commercials for the 2008 Cadillac CTS.[12] She is also the current spokeswoman for Caress' Exotic Oil Infusions body wash.[13] On June 12, 2012, Walsh announced that the sixth season of Private Practice would be her final season.[14] However, she mentioned she'd be open to reprise her role in Grey's Anatomy for a few guest spots.
In 2013, Walsh appeared in Full Circle, a 10-episode ensemble drama series created by Neil LaBute and airing on DirecTV's Audience Network channel.[15]
In 2014, Walsh had a supporting role in the first season of FX's television series Fargo. She had a guest starring role in Hulu's original series The Hotwives of Orlando and later starred in the NBC series Bad Judge, which aired for one season. As of 2017, Walsh starred in the 2017 Netflix drama series 13 Reasons Why as the mother of a child who committed suicide. Her performance was dubbed to be the "best work" of her career and was met with critical acclaim.[16]
Film roles[edit]
The crime drama Normal Life marked her film debut; she played the sister of a bank robber played by Luke Perry. She portrayed a kleptomaniac in the film Peppermills. Walsh appeared in the cult movie, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II. She had her first significant role in a major Hollywood production as Will Ferrell's character's wife in the family comedy, Kicking & Screaming, alongside Robert Duvall and Mike Ditka. Walsh has appeared in several other films with Ferrell, including Bewitched (with Nicole Kidman) and an "alternate film" to Anchorman titled, Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie.
In 2003, Walsh appeared in Under the Tuscan Sun, with Diane Lane and Sandra Oh. She played the partner of Sandra Oh's character. Regarding her lesbian roles, Walsh said: "Do I give off a girl-on-girl vibe, I wonder? Or is it because I’m tall? I guess the chicks just dig me!"[17]
Walsh was set to star opposite John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson in the supernatural thriller 1408, but she had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.[18] Walsh starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Paul Bettany in the biblical horror film Legion, that was released on January 22, 2010.[19] She played Charlie's mother in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Theatre[edit]
In May 2010, Walsh made her off-Broadway debut opposite Paul Sparks in Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere of Stephen Belber's Dusk Rings a Bell. The new play began previews on May 19 and opened May 27 at Atlantic Stage 2 and played through June 26. The New York Times called it "a sublime, beautifully acted drama."[20] She also had a long theater career in Chicago, which included roles in Happy Birthday Wanda June, The Danube, Moon Under Miami and Troilus and Cressida. In New York, Walsh was a member of the improvisational comedy troupe Burn Manhattan and the New York City Players theater ensemble.[21]
Fashion[edit]
Walsh founded Boyfriend LLC, a beauty and lifestyle company in 2010.[citation needed] The company launched its first product in November 2010: a perfume called "Boyfriend".[22] HSN, a leading multichannel retailer, and Walsh partnered to launch the "Boyfriend" fragrance with live appearances by the actress/entrepreneur on HSN, November 11 and 12.[23] Walsh's fragrance train case, including Boyfriend eau de perfume, pulse point oil and votive candles, sold out on day one exceeding sales expectations.[24]
Leading up to the launch of Boyfriend, Walsh released eight webimercials written and directed by the actress herself, relaying the sentiments the Boyfriend scent was developed to evoke.[25][26] Launched via various social media channels, including Twitter, YouTube and select blogs, the Boyfriend webimercials have been viewed more than 200,000 times to date and were released by Walsh prior to her appearance on HSN to drive excitement and anticipation.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit]
In April 2007, Walsh began dating 20th Century Fox executive Alex Young. Young proposed to Walsh during a trip to San Francisco, California.[27] They married on September 1, 2007 at the Ojai Presbyterian Church in Ojai, California.[28] On December 11, 2008, Young filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences; the official date of separation in the divorce petition was listed as November 22.[29] On December 24, 2008, Walsh counterfiled for divorce, contesting the date of separation listed in Young's divorce papers.[30] The divorce was finalized on February 5, 2010.[31]
Health[edit]
In September 2017, Walsh revealed that she was diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2015. She underwent surgery and had the tumor successfully removed. Walsh took a nine-month break to recover.[32]
Social and political activism[edit]
Since the summer of 2007, Walsh has been the spokesperson for Narcolepsy Network, working to promote national awareness of narcolepsy through infomercials and DVDs.[33] In January 2008, Walsh participated in a video for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called, "Yes We Can", produced by will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas.[34] She also campaigned for Obama in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.[35] In July 2008, Walsh was nominated as a candidate on the Unite for Strength slate for a place on the national governing board of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in elections scheduled for September 18, 2008.[36] On September 18, 2008, Walsh was elected to serve on the SAG board for a three-year term. Walsh ran as a candidate with the Unite for Strength party who won six of the 11 Hollywood Division seats which were up for contention in the recent Screen Actor's Guild National Board elections.[37]
Walsh supports pet adoption and frequently campaigns for the cause. On February 7, 2008, she cut the ribbon to a new dog adoption center named Pedigree(R) Dogstore in Times Square.[38] In 2005, Walsh joined the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)'s Board of Advocates, and in 2008 received the PPFA Maggie Award for an Artist who Stands Up for Reproductive Health and Freedom. She has participated in numerous Planned Parenthood activities, including national fundraisers, local Planned Parenthood affiliate events, the PPFA Awards Gala, and lobby day on Capitol Hill promoting the need for comprehensive sex education. In January 2009, she spoke at the Planned Parenthood Presidential Inauguration Brunch in Washington, D.C.[39]
As announced in late 2009, Walsh partnered with the ocean conservancy and advocacy group Oceana to call for increased sea turtle protections. She joined experts from the group on a trip to the Virgin Islands to witness the turtles' hatching and moving to the sea. In her own words: "I want to get the word out and make people aware about the challenges facing sea turtles. I also want to help get legislation enacted to keep harmful fishing techniques to a minimum and help protect the sea turtles."[40]
Walsh referenced Oceana during a September 16, 2010 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She told Jay Leno that her dress was covered in sushi and sashimi as an homage to a dress made of beef worn by Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. While she claimed it was sustainable seafood, Walsh later admitted via her Twitter account that the sushi was fake.[41] She attended a meeting on Capitol Hill in which they marked the one year anniversary since the BP oil spill.[42] On November 3, 2012, Walsh spoke in Dubuque, IA during one of President Obama's campaign stops days before Election Day.
During the 2016 election, Walsh was a supporter of Hillary Clinton, publicly endorsing her and campaigning for her several times in California, Arizona, and Virginia.[43]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996 Normal Life Cindy Anderson
1997 Peppermills Lena
Night of the Lawyers Pressie Brooks (Biker)
1998 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part II Cricket
Three Below Zero Moirat
1998 Heaven Diner
2000 Family Man, TheThe Family Man Jeannie
2002 Anatomy of a Breakup Lorra
Day in the Life of Nancy M. Pimental, AA Day in the Life of Nancy M. Pimental Kate
2003 Under the Tuscan Sun Grace
2004 After the Sunset Shelia
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Sue Direct-to-DVD
2005 Kicking & Screaming Barbara Weston
Inside Out Tyne
Bewitched Sexy Waitress
2007 Veritas, Prince of Truth Nemesii
2009 One Way to Valhalla Raina
2010 Legion Sandra Anderson
2011 Angels Crest Roxanne
2012 The Perks of Being a Wallflower Mrs. Kelmeckis
2013 Scary Movie 5 Mal Colb
2014 Dermaphoria Morell
2015 Just Before I Go Kathleen Morgan
Staten Island Summer Danny's Mom
Any Day Bethley
2017 Girls Trip Elizabeth
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House Pat Miller
#realityhigh Dr. Fiona Shively
Television[edit]
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996 Homicide: Life on the Street Cathy Buxton 1 episode
Swift Justice Paula "Paulie" Goddard 1 episode
1997 Law & Order Lt. Kirstin Blair 1 episode
1997–2001 The Drew Carey Show Nicki Fifer 21 episodes
1998 Cupid Heidi 1 episode
1999 Turks Terry
The Mike O'Malley Show Marcia
2000 Cursed Stace 1 episode
2000–2001 The Norm Show Jenny 5 episodes
2001 Fugitive, TheThe Fugitive Agent Eve Hilliard 3 episodes
The Mind of the Married Man Carol Nelson 4 episodes (Season 1 episodes 3, 4, 6 and 7)
2003–2004 Karen Sisco Marley Novak 2 episodes
2004 Joint Custody Florence
Men's Room, TheThe Men's Room Karen 3 episodes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Mimosa 1 episode
Complete Savages Maggie 1 episode
2005 Bobby Cannon London Television film
Eyes Kendall Judd 1 episode
2005–2012 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Addison Montgomery Guest (Season 1)
Main Cast (Season 2–3)
Special Guest Star (Season 4–8)
59 episodes
2007–2013 Private Practice Lead Role
111 episodes
2008 Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat Guest Monologist Television film
2009 King of the Hill Kat Savage 1 episode
2011 Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen Roaster 1 episode
2013 Full Circle Trisha Main Cast
2014 Fargo Gina Hess 4 episodes
2014–2015 Bad Judge Rebecca Wright Lead Role
13 episodes
2015 Undateable Customer 1 episode
2017–present 13 Reasons Why Olivia Baker Main Cast
13 episodes
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
2006 Satellite Awards Best Ensemble, Television Grey's Anatomy (Shared with cast) Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Grey's Anatomy (Shared with cast) Nominated
2007 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Grey's Anatomy (Shared with cast) Won
2008 Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Grey's Anatomy (Shared with cast) Nominated
2011 People's Choice Awards Favorite TV Drama Actress Private Practice Nominated
2012 San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Performance The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Shared with cast) Won
Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Shared with cast) Nominated
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IDF recruits during the initial stages of the recruitment process. After they finished the recruitment process they would begin their basic training. Photos taken in 2006
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Conscription exists in Israel for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18 who are Jewish, Druze or Circassian; Arab citizens of Israel are not conscripted. Other exceptions are made on religious, physical or psychological grounds. The normal length of compulsory service is currently two years and eight months for men (with some roles requiring an additional four months of service), and two years for women.
In 2013, 26% of potential conscripts were exempt from military service. Some 13.5% for religious reasons, 4% for mental health reasons, 2% for physical health reasons, 3% due to criminal records, and 3% due to residing abroad.[1]
The Israeli Defense Service Law (חוק שירות ביטחון) regulates these duties and exceptions. According to the Defense Service Law, the enlistment to the Israeli Defense Forces is mandatory for all Israeli citizens who have turned 18 (with the above-mentioned exemptions enshrined in the Defense Service Law).
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1 Military service obligation
2 Medical profiles
3 Exemption from service
4 Policy regarding various specific population groups
5 Draft process
6 Deferment
7 Academic programs
8 Incompatibility and adjustment difficulties
9 Volunteering
10 Civilian national service
11 Future
12 See also
13 References
14 External links
Military service obligation[edit]
Officers in reserve duty before parachuting exercise. Reserve service may continue until the age of 51[2]
In 1949, after the founding of the State of Israel, the Defense Service Law gave the IDF the authority to enlist any citizen. Draftees would then be required to show up for the draft in accordance with the military's decision to enlist them. Under this law, the period of service for men was 30 months and for women 18 months (although in accordance with a temporary order from January 10, 1968, six additional months were added to the mandatory service, 36 months for men and 24 months for women respectively.) The draft requirement applies to any citizen or permanent resident who has reached the age of 18, and in accordance with the law, the individuals who are exempt from the draft are dismissed for various reasons, such as incapability, medical problems, military personnel needs, etc. Many of the soldiers who complete their mandatory military service are later obligated to serve in a reserve unit in accordance with the military's needs.
Economic constraints on the IDF have caused them to reconsider their structure and slowly shift towards a more modern military. A shift towards a professional militia has caused the IDF to adopt more career-oriented attributes, thus becoming more selective than in prior years. Instead of focusing on “role expansion,” Israel, most specifically its government, is focusing on “nation building.”[3] One of the most extraordinary recent developments is a focus on inclusivity of gay[4] and especially disabled citizens.[5]
Medical profiles[edit]
Main article: Medical Profile
The IDF determines a medical profile for each soldier; according to that profile, the army decides where to assign the draftees. The highest medical profile draftees serve in the five infantry Brigades, Field/Combat Intelligence units, and Combat engineers. The second highest medical profiles are assigned to serve in the Armoured Corps, Artillery, Military Police, Border Police, and Aman. The lowest acceptable level of medical profiles are drafted into the combat support and combat service support Arms, such as the Adjutant Corps, Logistics Corps, and the Ordnance Corps. Draftees with lower than acceptable profiles (Profile 21) and draftees diagnosed as not suitable for military service are fully exempted from military obligations. The highest profile is 97.
Exemption from service[edit]
Main article: Exemption from military service in Israel
Although the conscription is officially compulsory, in practice a significant percentage of the population does not enlist for various reasons. Among other things, recent decades have seen a growing, but still very rare, phenomenon of draft dodging from military service, mainly due to conscience or political reasons (See Refusal to serve in the Israeli military). Exemptions have come under attack on grounds of fairness, and also because of a perceived shortage of combat personnel.[6]
Yeshiva students who declare that "Torah study is their artistry" (Torato Omanuto) (תורתו אומנותו) can delay their conscription as long as they continue their studies, under the so-called Tal Law. In practice, many of them end up never serving at all. This is a very controversial issue in Israel and key component of religious relations in Israel. Several attempts were made to change the practice, notably the establishment of the Tal committee in 1999, which led to the Tal Law, implemented in 2002. Yet the Torato Omanuto exemption continued largely unchanged. The Tal Law was later ruled unconstitutional in its current form, and a replacement is needed before August 2012.[7] Most beneficiaries of this exemption are Haredi Jews. Members of the Religious Zionist sector often serve within a separate system called Hesder which combines advanced Talmudic studies with military service in the Israel Defense Forces. The IDF also tends to make the military service easier for recruits at an older age and recruits with families, as well as athletes and musicians of note.
From time to time a public debate emerges in Israel around the issue of exemption from military service in Israel.[8]
A basic law of Israel is the Israeli Defense Service Law. It lists the guidelines and regulations of mandated military service in Israel. Some regulation includes age, duties, service requirements, time of service, etc. Chapter 5: Reserve Service: Going Abroad covers the rules and requirements for going on becoming a temporary reserve and going abroad. (a) A person designated for defense service and a person of military age who belongs to the regular forces of the Israel Defense Forces shall not go abroad unless granted a permit from the Minister of Defense. (b) A person of military age the continuance of whose regular service has been deferred for any reason shall not go abroad during the period of deferment save under a permit from the Minister of Defense. (c) A permit under this section may be unconditional or subject to conditions, including a condition relating to the holder's stay abroad. (e) Where any of the conditions of the permit is not fulfilled, the Minister of Defense may revoke the permit and may direct him, by order, to return to Israel within the time prescribed in the order. (f) The Minister of Defense shall not exercise his power under subsection (e) before he has given the holder of the permit an opportunity to state his case to him.[9]
The IDF had strict restraints on letting individuals go into the reserves, even if just temporarily because of their high risk of attack from neighboring states. Through the dissolution of partnerships and peace treaties in recent years, that threat has reduced considerably.[10] Consequently, the high demand for IDF soldiers has slightly decreased as well.
Policy regarding various specific population groups[edit]
The IDF does not conscript Arab citizens of Israel who are Muslim or Christian, however, increasing numbers choose to volunteer for military service. Many Bedouins enlist on a voluntary basis. For Druze and Circassian men, enlistment is mandatory.[11]
Yeshiva students who declare that "Torah study is their profession" (Torato Omanuto) (תורתו אומנותו) could delay their conscription as long as they continue their studies, under the so-called Tal Law until it has been cancelled.
Female draftees who state that they maintain a religious Jewish way of life are exempt from military service, and many of them choose to volunteer for an alternative national service called Sherut Leumi.
Male members of the Religious Zionist sector often serve within a separate system called Hesder which combines advanced Talmudic studies with military service in the Israel Defense Forces. They normally serve for a year and four months instead of three years.
Draftees who state that they are pacifists are required to appear before a committee tasked with examining the credibility of their claim. Exemption from service is granted if the committee is persuaded that their pacifism is sincere and meets the agreed criteria. Only a few individuals each year are granted an exemption on grounds of pacifism; all other self-declared pacifists are required to enlist.
Immigrants who immigrate to Israel at the age of recruitment get various concessions in their military service.
Draftees with a physical disability which are exempt from military service may still volunteer to serve. It can be a symbolic service of four hours a day, but they might also end up serving in full-time military service.
Leading active athletes might in many cases be granted an "Outstanding athlete" status which allows them to get a more convenient and shorter service, so they can continue to develop their career and represent Israel abroad in international competitions. The "Outstanding athlete" status is given only to athletes competing in Olympic sports.[12] In addition, the military also grants the similar "Outstanding dancer" status and an "Outstanding musician" status. This status is granted in the same way and after the individuals have been examined. They may also be granted a more convenient service so that they can continue to improve their abilities and career during military service.
Draft process[edit]
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The military draft process occurs in the following steps: The Army calls upon a potential soldier in a letter and this is called the "First Calling" or Tzav Rishon. This letter states that the teenager must report to a certain place at a certain time for a day-long examination and interviewing. After careful looking over of the Tzav Rishon's results the army will call the people to enlist when they turn a certain age to begin the army process and basic training.
Deferment[edit]
There are various routes which allow the draftees to postpone the date of recruitment. An automatic postponement is granted for student to graduate from high school. Additional routes which lead to the postponing of the recruitment:
Volunteering for a one-year service in a youth organization.
Postponement of conscription due to the IDF needs, usually due to a course beginning in a date which occurs later than the original drafting date given to the draftee.
Postponement of conscription due to various personal reasons.
One can postpone the draft in a year in order to go to Torah studies.
One can postpone the draft as part of the Hesder agreement.
Academic programs[edit]
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Academic Reserve - a program designed to enlist and train soldiers which have an academic background in fields vital to the military's needs.
Talpiot program - an elite training program for young people who have demonstrated outstanding academic ability in the sciences, physics and mathematics. Graduates of the Talpiot program pursue higher education while serving in the army, and then utilize their expertise to further IDF research and development.
The pilot course also offers a Tal college degree.
The Israeli Naval Academy (קורס חובלים), whose candidates study for a degree from the Haifa University during the course.
Incompatibility and adjustment difficulties[edit]
During the drafting process sometimes draftees get exempted from the draft because of incompatibility. Sometimes the incompatibility of an individual is determined later on during his or her military service, and leads to dismissal from the army. The incompatibility may stem from various reasons:
Criminal record or history of using drugs.
Low motivation to serve.
When there is a surplus of recruits, the military often raises the threshold required of recruits, and grants an exemption due to incompatibility to a much larger number of recruits. In addition, there is a widespread phenomenon of granting exemption from military service because of incompatibility to female candidates who were identified as having a low medical profile and/or low motivation to serve. In such cases the reason for the exemption would usually be stated as: "Excess of female recruits."[citation needed]
The IDF can also determine that a draftee has adjustment difficulties. A soldier with adjustment difficulties would not serve as a combat soldier.
Volunteering[edit]
A draftee found unfit for military service may still choose to volunteer for military service; his status will be similar to all the other draftees found to be fit for service. Once enlisted, these volunteers cannot choose to quit the military early.[13]
Civilian national service[edit]
Main article: Sherut Leumi
There is an alternative voluntary civilian national service in Israel for those that cannot or do not wish to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Most participants are Jewish women from the Religious Zionist sector.[citation needed]
Future[edit]
The IDF has reportedly concluded that it will, at some point in the future, have to end conscription in favor of an all-volunteer force. Reasons include growing unpopularity of military service among Israeli youth, a growth in draft-dodging, and budgetary constraints that would prevent the IDF from conscripting all those eligible even if draft-dodging were not an issue. Israel is reportedly studying how the United States and European nations ended conscription and transitioned to all-volunteer forces, for a possible future transition.[14]
See also[edit]
Israel Defense Forces
Women in the Israel Defense Forces
References[edit]
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IDF: Nearly 28% of Israeli males avoided conscription in 2007 - published in Haaretz
Dodging Israel's draft - published on BBC News
Israel confronts flagging interest in military service - published in washingtonpost.com
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