bonnie Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Arpaio gets inmates moving on electricity-generating cycles Reported by: Courtney Craig (Eric English) PHOENIX -- Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is implementing a new inmate program at Tent City Jail called “Pedal Vision.” The program uses inmate-powered cycles to generate electricity for televisions. Reports say Arpaio’s recent visit to Tent City inspired the idea, when he saw that many of the inmates were overweight. The stationary bikes are customized so that as an inmate pedals, a connected television is powered once the cycle generates 12 volts of electricity. One hour of pedaling equals one hour of television viewing for the inmates, according to Arpaio. Arpaio said the inmates will only be able to watch television in the television room if they choose to pedal. "I started with the females because they seemed more receptive to the idea," Arpaio said. "The only exercise the females get right now is speed-walking around the tents yard and few are doing that. This gives them a reason to get moving and a way to burn up to 500 calories an hour. They won't be charged a monthly gym fee but they will have to sign a contract." Sheriff Arpaio debuted the pilot program on April 1. Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeHiscost Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Sitting in a Subway fast foods at Wal-mart, munching on a footlong the other day, watching all the people go by, I really can't understand why the female of the species is singled out to take a bad rap as the "overfed" Of course "more receptive" may mean willing to bite the bullet with physical exercise to reach a goal men aren't willing to pursue. "I started with the females because they seemed more receptive to the idea," Arpaio said. Joy!! Quote Lift Jesus up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 One hour of pedaling equals one hour of television viewing for the inmates, according to Arpaio. They get to equate work with privileges. Wonderful and practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnie Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Originally Posted By: bonnie One hour of pedaling equals one hour of television viewing for the inmates, according to Arpaio. They get to equate work with privileges. Wonderful and practical. Such a strange concept isn't it? Quote Everything you do is based on the choices you make. It's not your parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, an argument, or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision and choice you make, period ... ... Wish more people would realize this. Quotes by Susan Gottesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SivartM Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 They get to equate work with privileges. Wonderful and practical. What's "work"? Sounds boring. Quote "Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde�Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." - Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 *gp I love the idea and think it would be great if that could be expanded for home use. Get everyone off the couch if they really, really, need to watch whatever vapid reality show is on. ROFL Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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