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A local family's fundraising event 'Swim for Soup' brought in thousands of dollars for the School Lunch Program at Soup's On.
Nick Funk says when his kids Mason and Ainsley were younger, they noticed that some of their peers didn't have lunch at school and wanted to do something.
“There were a number of kids showing up every day hungry, didn't have breakfast, have no lunch and it is really just not fair for these kids to be in this situation. We saw Soup's On doing this great thing with their School Lunch Program and thought, this would be a great way to support this.”
First Funk says they helped the kids set up a lemonade stand to raise money, and they’ve been working on a few different initiatives since.
In the last few years, when possible, they’ve settled on an event called ‘Swim for Soup’.
“Basically, the event is a whole bunch of friends getting together, we rent the pool in town here and we spend an hour and a half hanging out and swimming and mostly it is parents standing back and watching the kids play.”
Funk says he and his wife Nicole cover the cost of the pool rental and then “we invite everybody to come out for free with the hope and expectation that they can contribute to the cause.”
It turns out the initiative is a successful one. Funk notes this year the family was able to collect over $12,000.
Joy Neufeld from Soup’s On says she received the funds on Monday. She notes this sort of money will go a long way.
“We are able to put together a lunch for a child in elementary so, obviously, not eating quite as much as an older students, but we can put together a good nutritious lunch for an elementary school student for about $1.75 to $1.85. Even if we say $2 a lunch, that is going to supply lunches for 6,000 children.”
Above all, Neufeld says she loves seeing kids getting involved in the community.
“It tugs at my heartstrings. These are children reaching out to their peers and even if the parents give them some encouragement along the way, the bottom line is the kids get excited about it and they say 'let's do this', so hats off to Mason and Ainsley!”

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Kanye West and the Italian photographer who filed a lawsuit last year accusing Kim Kardashian‘s baby daddy of using his photo titled “Lolli-Pop” as cover art on a mixtape featured on the rapper’s website, has been ordered into settlement talks, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
Fabio Massimo Gammacurta sued West on April 9, 2013 for more than $150,000.
The original complaint states that Ibn Jasper copied Gammacurta’s “Lolli-Pop” work and placed it on “West’s blog and other websites for download as the cover art for his mixed tape ‘F.M. Phenomenal Ziptape Vol. 1: It’s Gucci Time.’”
The work in question can be seen below, which was included in Gammacurta’s complaint:
According to court documents obtained by Radar, settlement talks were ordered by United States Vernon S. Broderick on March 12 to West and Gammacurta.
Furthermore, if a settlement is unable to be reached, depositions are scheduled to be completed by July 10, with a trial scheduled to begin on Oct. 29, expected to last two to three days.
Yeezus recently debuted his A.P.C. x Kanye collection last month, several online commenters noted it had a striking similarity to designs by Rick Owens for DRKSHDW — which West himself has frequently worn.

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2017, Vol. 2 Issue 2, Part G
Effect of sports participation on locus of control and personality traits and self -efficacy among interuniversity sportsperson
AUTHOR(S): Kum Paramma B Kuravatti and Dr. Rajkumar P Malipatil
The purpose of the present research was to describe and compare the personality traits (sociability, Extraversion, Dominance, Self-concept, Conventionality, Mental Toughness, Emotional Stability,) self-efficacy (general self efficacy, social self efficacy,) and locus of control (Powerful others, Chance control, Individual control)of competitive athletes in Group game and Individual sports. The method of the study is descriptive analyses, total 200 (Each 100) samples representing both in individual and group game were selected men women and to collect the data. participating in interuniversity tournament, later‘t’ test was applied to assess the significant difference in factor of personality traits self efficacy, locus of control, between sportsperson of individual and group game, the conclusion was drawn that group game sportsperson have possessed the high women sports person and individual game men high possessed. Comparing to their counterpart, it was rationalized that nature of group participation develops and cultivates the social values and character among the participants.
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Kum Paramma B Kuravatti, Dr. Rajkumar P Malipatil. Effect of sports participation on locus of control and personality traits and self -efficacy among interuniversity sportsperson. Int J Yogic Hum Mov Sports Sciences 2017;2(2):348-352.

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It was a grand opening for a posh spa that may not be so posh after all.
Cindy Lessard, a grad-student at Centennial College, and a few of her classmates had been invited to the launch of Jung Spa earlier this month.
They were planning to feature the stylish boutique in an upcoming issue of the school’s On the Danforth magazine. The owner, 25-year-old Julia Sung, seemed impressively successful considering her age, recalls Lessard.
“It was filled with beautiful people. Everyone was really dressed up — everything was designer. They looked like they had a lot of money,” she said.
Two weeks later, police are alleging that virtually everything in Jung Spa was bought and paid for with stolen money.
Sung is one of four accused in a $500,000 credit card scam targetting Elmwood Spa clients. She and her husband, Filip Djukic, 39, and another couple, Goran Sadic, 44, and his wife, Milena Sadic, 41, are charged with 150 fraud-related offences.
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Definitely it is an uphill task to find the best motor cycle ramp for the pickup trailers and trucks. Everyone looks for a versatile yet some light weight ramp that could help a lot in easy loading and unloading of the motorcycles onto the beds of trucks.
Market is definitely a place that can solve this problem but finding the best one is not as simple as it looks apparently. A huge variety of ramps of multiple brands can make you confused but here we are going to review some of the best motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks for the information and understanding of our readers.
This information will definitely prove beneficial for our readers. Let’s start these reviews one by one.
Features to consider in a motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks
Sometimes, it becomes a tiring task to load a motorcycle into a pick up. If you want to carry out this process successfully, obviously a ramp is the main requirement that should be good enough to handle the weight of your bike but at the same time make this procedure hassle free.
Here, we will discuss some features to consider that everyone should keep in mind before having a motorcycle ramp.
Key Things to Consider in a motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks
Weight of motor bike
The first thing that you need to do is, just figure out the weight of the bike. Now, the most important question that comes to your mind is how you can weigh the motor bike.
Answer is very simple. Just call your motor dealer and ask him about the appropriate weight of your bike, he will be able to help you in this matter.
Once your issue is resolved, pay attention to the loading limit of the ramp that you want to buy: either it can handle the weight of your motor bike or not.
For example, if the weight of your bike is 800lbs and ramp can only hold 700 lbs, do not choose this option. It will be a great disaster on your part and waste of money too.
As far as, its material is concerned, all ramps are composed of high quality aluminum which makes it light weight and durable. It can stay with you for longer. You do not need to invest money time and again on this.
Though, aluminum is a frivolous metal but you cannot ignore this important feature of how much the weight of the loading ramp is? Keep this point in your mind; you cannot buy a heavy ramp as it will be difficult for you to load bike on that ramp.
Usually, all ramps can be folded what you need to understand is how it can be folded and in what direction? Does it fold half from one side to the other with single articulation point in the centre or Bi-fold style parallel down the middle with various points?
Heavy duty bolts are utilized in the composition of half folded ramps and these can be replaced easily in comparison with a ramp system that uses incorporated pin system.
How to store loading ramp for transportation
It really matters how you fold the loading ramp for travel after your motorcycle is securely loaded.A loading ramp that can be folded partially with single articulation dot in the centre may take too much space in your truck.
On the other hand, it may damage your motorcycle while transporting, the reason behind is, there is not sufficient distance between your bike and ramp which may create a catastrophe. So be very careful while loading your bike in a pickup.
Length of a loading ramp
Another thing that needs to clarify is what should be the length of loading ramp? The interesting factor is, it should be as long as it can be because it will assist you to load your bike steadily without any disturbance.
Best motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks
This is an amazing folding ramp that greatly helps to load and also unload the UTV’s, ATV’s and many more other vehicles onto the beds of trucks and tractors easily. This is a dual runner arched ramp and in its packaging two ramps is provided to the users.
This is an arched ramp and it has been designed for the tailpipe clearance and for the maximum engines.
When we talk about the length of each ramp, we come to know that it is 7.6 inches. It can support 750 lbs of maximum weight. Whereas the overall weight of this product is 32 pounds and the other dimensions of this product are 89.25*11.13*1.5 inches.
The good thing about this product is that it comes with the serrated rungs that provide the excellent grip in mud and make your task really easy for you. They even work really great in snow or rain.
This product comes with a plate style attached lip that makes it sure that the vehicles are secured on the ramp. There are two safety traps too that are adjustable and make these ramps more secure for the vehicles. This is a high quality product that is light in weight and its aluminum construction shows its strength too.
- A light weight product that supports the loading and unloading of heavy vehicles without any problem.
- There is no danger of getting slipped as the serrated rungs of these ramps provide strong grip in mud, snow and rain.
- It is easy to store these ramps as you can fold them to half when you are not using these ramps.
- These ramps cannot be used to load the golf carts.
These ramps are quite popular these days because they are really appreciated by the people due to their functionality. High quality aluminum is used in the making of these ramps and they provide you great comfort at the time of loading the motorcycles as they are secured and there are no chances of slipping the vehicles.
This is made of high quality aluminum but you will note that it is not so heavy at all. It is light in weight yet it has a great weighing capacity. It can easily support upto 1500 pounds weight of vehicles.
These arched designed motorcycle ramps ensure the maximum support in loading and unloading of the vehicles whether they are ATV’s or the 4 wheelers and make the whole process quite smooth.
This product comes with two safety straps that allow you to fasten these straps to the tail gates and once they are securely tighten then your ramps will not go anywhere or move.
The item weight of this product is 32 pounds. When we talk about the other dimensions, we come to know that they are 90*11*4 inches. These dimensions show that these are a bit sleek ramps.
It is really easy to store these ramps as they are foldable and you can keep them aside when they are not in use.
- These are the light weight ramps with the great weight holding capacity.
- Security straps make it sure that the ramps will hold their place tightly.
- Arched design greatly helps in loading and unloading of motorcycles and other vehicles.
- Joints need to be tighten time and again otherwise they get loose.
This is another great ramp that is made of high quality aluminum and it also comes with a black coating that provides great resistance against corrosion and rust. It is guaranteed that this ramp will not be affected by these elements.
This ramp offers arched design that facilitates its user with the better traction and clearance. So it becomes really easy to load heavy duty vehicles without any fear of slippage.
This great product has an ability to bear 750 lbs of weight and it is an ideal ramp for loading the motorcycles, dirt bikes and bicycles into the beds of trucks.
The good thing about this ramp is that you can fold this product to the half and you can easily store it into your garage or at any compact place.
This highly durable ramp is easily portable. There are three rubberized tips at the end of the ramp that make it sure that the ramp would not be budge and it will stay strong at its place.
The weight of this product is 17.11 pounds whereas the other dimensions of this product are 46.7*12.7*6.5 inches. Heavy duty adjustable straps also enhance the effectiveness and functionality of this ramp.
- The strong and sturdy design of this product makes it more durable for use.
- It is quite easy to store this ramp.
- Adjustable straps make all the procedure of unloading and loading very comfortable for the users.
- Here is only one con of this ramp and that is the sharp edges that may create problem for the users.
These are such a light weight loading ramps that are made of high quality aluminum. This durable and sturdy construction facilitates 750 lbs of weight per piece or ramp. This ramp due to its arched design makes it sure that the whole process of loading will be smooth and trouble free.
It really makes your life easy as you have no need to wait anyone to move motorcycles, dirt bikes etc onto the bed of trucks or trailers. Once this ramp is opened, you can quickly use it. It does not require any assembling.
The good thing about this ramp is the folding feature. Once it is not in use, you can fold and store it on the bed of your trucks. So the feature of mobility or portability is also remains very high.
Like other ramps, it also comes with the rubber tipped fingers and it greatly enhances the feature of security too. These rubber tipped fingers also help to avoid any harm to the tailgate.
When we talk about its functionality, we come to know that these ramps are the ideal products for lifting and loading the motorcycles and four wheeled vehicles.
You can use a single ramp or two according to your loading requirements. The weight of this product is 32 pounds and the other dimensions are 46*12*11.5 inches.
- This product allows very smooth maneuvering and this is a light weight ramp that is highly durable in nature.
- Its folding design is really awesome and you feel no headache in storing this product.
- Safety straps are strong enough to make your loading operations secured.
- Rubberized tips also enhance the feature of security of this product.
- Some people complain about its packaging. They say that it is terrible.
- Issues of inconsistent performance have also been reported about these ramps.
This is a heavy duty three piece motorcycle ramp that has been designed to ride choppers and cruisers onto the bed of trucks and trailers. This is a full width ramp that is great for loading because of its three section ramp.
This product comes with the serrated rungs that provide fully traction. Its arched design also provides the utmost ground clearance that is great.
This folding, heavy duty ramp comes with a full width lip and there are 2 security straps too that make it sure that the ramp is secure for vehicles.
This product is made of very light weight aluminum material but it has a capacity to support 1500 lbs of weight that is great. The overall weight of this folding ramp is 76 pounds and the other dimensions of this ramp are 120*38*1.5 inches.
- Heavy duty product that can be easily used with cruisers and choppers.
- Lifting of heavy vehicles is not more a big deal in presence of this ramp.
- Three piece ramps provide great width for loading the vehicles.
- Like other ramps, it is easy to store this one as it can be folded too. It can be stored when it is not in use and feature of probability is really high too.
- Durable product that makes your investment really long lasting.
- Security straps ensure the safety of lifting vehicles.
- Some users claim that no proper instructions are provided with this product so you have to check the details online and search for the proper understanding.
- At the time of loading the heavy bikes, you need to be more vigilant.
This is a durable motorcycle ramp that is made of galvanized steel. This high quality steel greatly enhances the strength of this ramp and it does not get budge at the time of use. The good thing about this ramp is that it can be separated into 2 loading ramps and you can use it according to your requirements.
Reese Explore 7454000 ramp comes with the carrying handles that make the handling and setting of these ramps convenient for you. The feature of adjustable straps is also worth mentioning here because these safety straps make it sure that the loading process is secured and there will be no damage to the vehicles.
The weight capacity of this ramp is 800 pounds that shows the strength of this product. The other dimensions of this ramp are 11 inches (width) by 80 inches.
These dimensions look a bit less but they can easily accommodate your bikes or off the road vehicles. This great ramp has hinges that lie in the center of ramp so it can be easily detached from its center.
- This is a heavy duty ramp like the other ones but it is not so heavy in weight.
- In its construction different type of materials including steel is used so it is a durable product.
- The presence of drilled holes provides more friction and it makes it sure that the climbing would be more efficient.
- It can be detached and stored easily.
- Some users complain about it straps. They say that the straps get loose after sometime and make the ramp unstable that is dangerous.
Things to consider before buying motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks
Many people often ask about the points that should be considered before buying the motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks. So here are some key points that can help you a lot.
It is really very important to consider the loading height of the truck bed before buying the ramp. This is not a thing that you can just suppose or assume.
You must know the correct height before buying the ramp and then you should make a decision. A steeper ramp can make your motorcycles unsecured on the ramp.
It is another important factor that must be considered before buying. Labels are pasted on the ramps that show how much load they can carry and what type of vehicles they support for loading.
It is always advisable to select a ramp that can facilitate the loading of multiple weight motorbikes. These versatile ramps can be used in a better way and they enhance your loading capacity too.
Different motorcycle ramps offer different features like corrosion free, anti-slip etc. So you must keep in view your requirements while buying a ramp for your bike.It is important.
Factor of weight is also very important. There are many ramps that are made of high quality material but they are light in weight. These are the more suitable ramps.
Light weight ramps are easy to move and you can easily use them for lifting or unloading the motorcycles.
A heavy ramp can create a problem for you in setting it properly with the trucks and trailers.
It is also very important to consider the safety features of these ramps. In case of any negligence, you may have to pay the consequences. So while selecting a ramp, you must be careful.
Now everything is clear to you. This whole text shows you that what are the features that you should consider while buying the best motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks? You can go through the above-mentioned reviews to select the one or there are so many other ramps provided by different other brands in the market.
So it is up to you that what you are actually looking for in a product and what your requirements are. So be wise and select carefully.
- Features to consider in a motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks
- Best motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks
- 1. Rage Powersports Black Widow AFL-9012-2 Aluminum Rapms
- 2. Clevr 7.5 Set of 2 Folding Arched Aluminum Truck Ramps
- 3. VIVOHOME 750 Lbs Capacity 7.5 Feet Aluminum Folding Loading Ramp Kit
- 4. Loading Ramps Folding, gardhom 2 PC 1500 lbs Capacity
- 5. Black Widow Heavy-Duty Folding 3-Piece Motorcycle Ramp
- 6. Reese Explore 7454000 80″ Steel Centerfold Loading Ramp
- Things to consider before buying motorcycle ramps for pickup trucks


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The latest book from the Kennedy brothers. Jefferson Davis was a proponent of the high road to emancipation. He looked to the day in which slaves would be prepared to live within and participate in a democratic society. He did more than advocate for the high road to emancipation – as this book documents, he practiced his belief in the ultimate emancipation of Southern slaves. Many of his former slaves left for posterity their testimony about their former master – a master who prepared them for freedom as self-sustaining members of society.
The North’s ruling elites justified their invasion, conquest, and occupation of the Confederate States of America by declaring that the South was fighting to preserve slavery and that secession was treason. After the unfortunate end of the War for Southern Independence, the United States arrested Jefferson Davis on charges of treason. Davis demanded a trial, yet the United States never brought Davis to trial – why? Were they afraid they would lose in court? Davis, and through him the South, was unjustly tried in the court of public opinion – a court controlled by the North’s ruling elites. This book gives the defense that Davis and the South never had.

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Advantages Great Fun and Keep Fit!
Disadvantages Could have a few more known songs on it
If anybody tells you that playstations are bad for your health - NOT If You Own A Dance Mat they aren't!!!If you haven't played on a dancemat yet - then you don't know what you're missing!! Such fun, excitement, laughter and FITNESS all in one go!!
~~~~~~~~Whats a dance mat?~~~~~~~~~Dance Mats are arcade games and playstation games.
The Dancing Stage Euromix is the 'game' in which you will need to work alongside a dance mat.~~~~~~~~How does it work?~~~~~~~~~~
You choose the song that you would like to dance along to and the arrows on the screen will light up to indicate that you must step on that arrow, it helps to have co-ordination as it does go along with the beat of the music!! (It somewhat reminds me of the old fashioned 'Twister' and yes you can get just as 'twisted' playing this!!) The object of the game is to complete the level and get a high combo score!~~~~~~~~~Whats a Combo?~~~~~~~~~~
A Combo is calculated on the amount of dance steps you get correct in an ongoing sequence - so if your combo is 45 you've just stepped on the last 45 arrows correctly!! But be careful if you miss too many steps you will fail the level.~~~~~~~~~How many players?~~~~~~~
You can have either 1 or 2 players, so if you have 2 dance mats this allows you to plug in both mats at the same time - this is great fun if you're having a party !! Its not always easy with somebody dancing beside you because if they go wrong its very easy for the other person to go wrong also!!! But its good fun to see who can dance and who can't - or who thought they could!!!
Arcade version is just as it would be if you played it in the Arcade - you have 3 songs to choose and at the end you're Combo score is added up.~~~~~~~~~Lesson Mode?~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is the best place to start if you haven't played the game before as it shows you how to play, different steps and you can practice a certain song.~~~~~~~~~Workout Mode?~~~~~~~~~~~
This is actually my favourite mode - you can choose form various levels - the songs are generally a bit more up tempo and the steps a bit quicker. At the end of each song it tells you how many calories you have burned - keep going and do a whole hour - cheaper than going to aerobics and you can do it to the music of your choice!~~~~~~~~Whats my favourite dance songs?~~~~~~~
A few of my favourites are Video Killed The Radio Star, Word Up and Mumbo Macho.~~~~~~~~Difficulty?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The are 3 stages of difficulty Beginner, Advanced and Intermediate - believe me you have to be good to complete some of the Intermediates (well some of the Advanced too at that!!).~~~~~~~~~Graphic?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I love the graphics some of the characters are really funny to watch. But sometimes they can get in the way of seeing where the arrows are going!~~~~~~~~~~~Value for Money~~~~~~~~~~~
I believe it to be really good value for money - staring around £18.99. Its definately a game you will want to play for ages.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Age Range?~~~~~~~~~~
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JUST ADDED: 5 Seconds of Summer will be rocking the stage at this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival Village in Las Vegas! The band sat down with Ryan Seacrest to break the news. Click here to buy your tickets now, before they sell out!
Diddy is declaring his support for country music. At Wednesday's 47th Annual CMA Awards on ABC, the hip-hop mogul helped present the award for Vocal Group of the Year with Kellie Pickler and revealed that he's been a country fan in hiding.
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Diddy didn't pass up the opportunity to plug his newly launched TV network Revolt TV. He explained to the country crowd that he started the network to promote all genres of music because today's young people aren't picky about what type of tunes they listen to.
Dubbed the "new number one name in music," Diddy promises that Revolt will be dedicated to connecting artists with their fans.
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In a recent report, Professor Stefan Reichelstein and Ozge Islegen have found that the break-even price for the adoption of CO2 capture and storage (CCS) technology is just $25 to $30 per ton of CO2 emissions. Moving anywhere above this range would render CCS more economically viable than purchasing emission permits. This contrasts the 2007 McKinsey & Co. study (download PDF to right) which anticipated that the price of permits would have to reach at least $50 per ton.
In addition, the report explains that the price of electricity for consumers would only rise up to 23 percent, which, as Professor Reichelstein put it, is a “surprisingly small amount”. Moreover, the authors point out that in regulated markets, such as the United States, the increase in consumer prices will rise more slowly and at a more affordable rate than in unregulated markets.
"The higher costs would only be gradually phased in, and it would take 30 years for prices to rise to their new equilibrium levels," said Reichelstein.
Nevertheless, the report underlines the need for further legislative certainty in order to guarantee the much-needed wide-scale investment in CCS technology.
"People in the industry are quite reasonably wondering if they should invest in a project with a useful life of 40 to 50 years given the uncertainty of the regulatory situation, the potential costs of permits, and the viability of new technologies.” Assessing
“This study points to the need for long-term certainty of incentives to phase out unabated coal-fired power generation. Existing emission trading schemes are not enough,” says Eivind Hoff from Bellona Europa. Read more on the report here.

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That’s the number of Veterans living in rural areas who need care from a VA Medical Center. For VA recruiter and Navy Veteran Terrance Anderson, finding the highest quality health care providers for some of VA’s most rural markets is his passion. “I get my care at VA so I am a stakeholder. I am invested in making sure I get the best care for myself and other Veterans. It’s about reaching out to Veterans everywhere and offering the best in care. Veterans deserve that.”
Terry poses with a fellow member of the Rotary Club in Shepherdstown, WV.
Prior to joining the Department of Veterans Affairs, Terry served 26 years in the Navy. As a boy growing up in Harlem, NY, Terry admits that he would not have imagined moving his family and career to a rural area. But, when the opportunity presented itself, he soon came to see all that a smaller town offers him and others. “The quality of life is great,” Terry says, “this is living!”
Terry brings that enthusiasm and love for VA to the physicians he talks with on a daily basis. He enjoys meeting people and talking about career opportunities that he feels could change their lives for the better. “I thank God every day for VA. I am very proud to work at VA and recruit some of the finest doctors anywhere.”
The “fit” has to be right for both the physician and the needs of the VAMC. It’s about a lifestyle – rural areas appeal to the whole family. As a doctor in a rural area, you are upwardly mobile and influential. People get to know you in the town. And, rural areas are not lacking in amenities you might want, such as universities offering great cultural and recreational activities, amazing restaurants, family activities, and most important–the time to enjoy them.
VA physicians are fortunate to work in Patient Aligned Care Teams, (PACT), providing patient-centered, team-based care ensuring Veterans receive the top-notch quality care they deserve. Due to this unique health care model, physicians spend more time with each patient than in private sector, and work closely with a team providing all the services that are necessary.
Terry traded in his luxury sedan for a pick-up truck when he moved to Shepherdstown, WV.
There is no shortage of technology across all VAMCs, no matter the location. As the leader in telemedicine, VA physicians have access to some of the most advanced technology in the nation. Using technology, like telehealth services, VA is increasing the availability of care while also alleviating Veterans’ time and effort commuting to the nearest clinic. By removing barriers to care, VA’s Office of Rural Health supports the needs of Veterans living in geographically remote areas.
We encourage physicians and other dedicated health care professionals to consider working with Veterans across the country, including our more remote locations. This mission is critical to providing care to all Veterans, no matter where they reside. As Terry says, “My heart right now is rural – people here are just genuine.”
Learn more about career opportunities around the country, connect with recruiters and apply for a job today at VAcareers.va.gov.


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Otto W. Geist: A Legend In His Own Lifetime, Part 2
Charles J. Keim, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, and longtime personal friend of Otto Geist, issued this UA News Release on Aug. 6, 1963.
After the poor cleanup, the miners whipsawed out a boat and floated back to Bettles.
Otto had lost interest in mining so he again went to work for Dubin aboard the Teddy
H. That summer of 1925 he began collecting Eskimo artifacts and learned about their
locations in the Arctic. The previous year he met and started a lifetime friendship
with Dr. and Mrs. Olaus Murie. The former taught him to skin and mount birds and small
mammals. Dr. Murie, who was to become a world famous naturalist, was at that time
studying caribou in the Arctic. He encouraged Otto to attend the Alaska Agricultural
College and School of Mines at College, Alaska and to offer his services to Charles
Bunnell, the president. Dr. Murie wrote a letter of recommendation for Otto and sent
it to President Bunnell.
During one visit to President Bunnell's office, Otto was shown a small box of artifacts which Clarence L. Andrews, historical and popular writer on Alaska, had just sent to the college. Otto examined the specimens with interest then showed his own collection to President Bunnell. They both agreed that it was important that somehow the college initiate a program of archeological and ethnological research in Alaska. Otto washed dishes and waited tables at the Model Cafe in Fairbanks and took short courses at the college. As soon as the 1926 breakup arrived, Otto headed north to locate old village, burial and fossil sites. He used the funds he had earned at the cafe.
After his reconnaissance trip of 1926, which took him to many parts of Arctic Alaska and to St. Lawrence Island, Otto brought a tremendous collection of material to the college. Greatly impressed, President Bunnell provided support for other expeditions. Otto agreed to perform the work free. He informed a reporter that, "To my mind, Alaska presents a veritable treasure ground for scientific specimens of prehistoric races, with the key probably to the migration of ancient man from European or Asiatic countries, or possibly the reverse."
Supported now by the Territory and national organizations, he spent the next many years mounting expedition after expedition which gained him international acclaim. At home, too, he gained considerable recognition. One honor he cherished was his initiation into an Eskimo clan on St. Lawrence Island in 1927. The Eskimos named him "Aghvook," which means whale. During World War II he served as a major in the Alaska Territorial Guard. In 1957, the University of Alaska conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Science, and the citation read at the ceremony nicely summarizes his activities: "Otto William Geist, pioneer Alaskan archeologist, paleontologist and naturalist. Born in Eiselfing, Bavaria, and came to the United States, which he served honorably as a soldier in three wars.
"Initiated the archeological work on St. Lawrence Island; contributed greatly to the geographical knowledge and Eskimo nomenclature of that island; secured for the University of Alaska museum one of the largest Eskimo archeological collections in the world; is chiefly responsible for the present status of that museum; gathered thousands of natural history specimens for the University of Alaska and other institutions; made the only accurate observations of the Black Rapids Glacier advance in 1937; conducted several expeditions in the Yukon Territory and Alaska; has been in charge of the Frick Laboratory collection in Alaska; publisher of the book 'Archaeological Excavations at Kukulik' and of numerous articles; has always been generous in sharing his vast amount of scientific information.
"Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Anthropological Association, and Arctic Institute of North America; member of numerous other scientific societies."
Dr. Ivar Skarland, head of the department of anthropology at the University of Alaska
and one of Dr. Geist's closest friends, added a postscript to the university's citation
when he heard of Dr. Geist's death:
"He spent 74 years serving his fellow man. He was a real Alaskan and a true friend."
UA Site named after Otto Geist
Otto Geist is also mentioned in these articles:
University of Alaska Museum: History of the Herbarium
Alaska Native Remains Returned, Arctic Science Journeys (1996) - Radio Script
Rozell, Ned. Permafrost Preserves Clues to Deadly 1918 Flu, Article #1368, Alaska Science Forum (1998)

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The country’s biggest ever air waves auction is completed, and the 5G spectrum assignment letter has been issued, so requesting telecom services firms to prepare for launch, said telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a post on Koo on Thursday.
With this spectrum allotment, India is in the final stage of rolling out high-speed 5G telecom services.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, said that Bharti Airtel received the letter allocating its share of the spectrum just hours after paying the Department of Telecom in advance.
This is the first time ever that the Department of Telecom (DoT) has handed out a spectrum allocation letter on the day of making an upfront payment.
“Airtel paid Rs 8,312.4 crore towards spectrum dues and was provided with the allocation letter for the designated frequency bands within hours. E band allocation was given along with spectrum as promised. No Fuss, No Follow Up, No running around the corridors and No tall claims. This is the ease of doing business at work in its full glory,” Mr Mittal said in a statement.
Service providers Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Adani Data Networks, and Vodafone Idea have paid the Department of Telecom a total of about Rs 17,876 crore for the spectrum they just acquired in an auction.
Bharti Airtel paid Rs 8,312.4 crore, equal to four annual instalments, whereas all telecom companies chose to pay in 20 annual instalments.
“In my over 30 years of first-hand experience with DoT, this is a first! Business as it should be. Leadership at work-Right at the top and the helm of telecom. What a Change! Change that can transform this nation – power its dreams to be a developed nation,” Mr Mittal said.
By obtaining a pan-Indian footprint of the 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz bands and making selective purchases of radio waves in the low and mid-band spectrum, Airtel was able to acquire 19,867.8 MHz of spectrum.
The largest telecom spectrum auction in the nation’s history attracted bids of a record Rs 1.5 lakh crore, with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio securing almost half of the airwaves sold with a price of Rs 87,946.93 crore.
Reliance Jio has paid Rs 7,864.78 crore, Adani Data Networks Rs 18.94 crore, and Vodafone Idea Rs 1,679.98 crore.
Gautam Adani submitted bids totalling Rs. 211.86 crore for 400 MHz in a band not currently utilised for providing public telephony services.
Bharti Airtel, owned by telecom billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal, submitted a winning bid of Rs 43,039.63 crore, and Vodafone Idea Ltd purchased spectrum for Rs 18,786.25 crore.
India’s “techade,” according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is underway as a result of the government’s emphasis on technologies like 5G, semiconductor production, and optical fibre connections. He made this statement during his address to the country on Independence Day from the Red Fort’s ramparts.
These technologies, PM Modi said, will bring about a revolution at the grassroots level.
“India’s techade is here! With 5G, semiconductor manufacturing and OFCs in villages, we are bringing a revolution through Digital India to the grassroots level,” he said at Red Fort.
What Is 5G, And How Is It Different From The Current 3G And 4G Services?
The fifth-generation (5G) mobile network is able to send massive amounts of data at extremely fast rates.
5G has an extremely low latency compared to 3G and 4G, which will improve user experiences across a variety of industries. Low latency refers to the ability to efficiently process a large number of data packets with little delay.
The introduction of 5G is also anticipated to advance remote data monitoring in industries like mining, manufacturing, telemedicine, and storage, among others.
5G services are expected to be about 10 times faster than 4G.


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Writing’s on the Wall is an audio and visual journey by bicycle exploring the changing face of London’s East End from Shoreditch to Hackney Wick. Learn about the area through some of the most prolific Street artists who use its architecture as their canvas. Hear about the work in the artists’ own voices, while exploring [...]
This is a guest post by Graham Hills of Bikers Delight. Cycle – eat – cycle – eat – cycle – eat – cycle. The perfect day out?! Combining some of the best grazing in London, with diverse cycling sights, this London bike ride gives a full workout for the senses. A triangular route visiting [...]
Each day I head into London and have a choice between 3 great routes. I can either go direct and take the busy A-road. I can go through some quiet residential streets and around Regent’s Park or I can head down the hill and through Camden. When I first started living here I mixed things [...]
The London Cycling Routes eBook has had a major update. Those of you who have already downloaded the eBook will see the update in your inbox tomorrow. Here are the updates.. 5 new routes added The main feedback people sent me was: “Great stuff! Simply add more of the same!”. That is exactly what I’ve [...]
Over the weekend there will be plenty of time to get some good testing of the new cycle hire bikes. Hop on them while they are still nice and shiny! Here 3 great rides you might want to try and here is a map of the cycle hire docking stations for you to refer to. [...]
One of the ways to train for a big cycling event is to find some good circular rides that you can repeat. This allows for a constant speed, there is no need to keep checking the route and you can easily keep track of progress. Richmond Park Richmond Park is easily one of the most [...]
30 of the best cycling routes in London that are simply unmissable. These routes should almost be given out to everyone with a new bike purchase! If anyone ever tells you that cycling in London is “too dangerous” or “all about dodging buses and taxis” then point them in the direction of this page.
The Hyde Park Pet Cemetery, the façade houses of Leinster Gardens, cycling down the narrowest street in London and the Mandela Way Tank. What do they all have in common? They are all a little bit random. They also make for an amazingly quirky bike ride around London. After visiting Lithuania who are well known [...]
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“From stone faced guards outside the Queen’s residence at Buckingham Palace to cherry red double-decker buses meandering past Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, London is filled with trademark images. Seeing London on a bike may seem intimidating at first, but there is no better introduction to her sights, sounds and smells than from the saddle [...]
Those of you who follow me on Twitter will have seen today this blurry picture: I posted it because I wanted to see if everyone could guess correctly where it is. The picture is from Richmond Park and not a single person guessed incorrectly. I shouldn’t really have been surprised because Richmond Park is a [...]
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Representatives Bishop and Israel Talk About Health Care Reform with Hospital Leaders
Hospital administrators met recently with U.S. Representatives
Tim Bishop and Steve Israel to hear firsthand how developing reform legislation in Washington will affect the Long Island hospital community and the patients they serve.
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By Sumit Passary | Sep 27, 2012 12:54 PM EDT
Rumors of HTC's flagship model's One X's successor, the One X+, have been floating around for a few months. The newest addition to the rumor mill is a picture of the One X+ with a T-Mobile logo.
A recent Twitter post, by a user who goes by the handle "@evleaks," says "HTC One X+ for T-Mobile USA" and includes the alleged image of HTC One X+ with T-Mobile's logo.
The Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has not officially announced the One X+, but details of its specifications have already been leaked twice.
Earlier this month, in a Twitter feed, an XDA developer revealed the specifications of an HTC device purportedly named the One X+. If speculations are to be believed then a Tegra 3+ AP37 1.6GHz quad-core processor/1.7GHz single-core will power the device. The current leaked image does not reveal much apart from a black device with T-Mobile's logo.
Previous leaks have indicated that the handset will measure 5.28 x 2.75 x 0.36 inch (134.36mm x 69.9mm x 9.3mm) and weighs 4.55 ounces. The One X+ is expected to pack in HTC Sense 4.5 running on top of the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Similar to its predecessor, the HTX One X, the One X+ will likely have 16/32GB of on-board storage and 1GB of RAM. An 1800mAh battery will boost the smartphone.
Camera features of the device have not been revealed by the rumors; however, like the HTC One X smartphone, users can probably expect at least an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and LED flash. Like its predecessor, the device may sport a 1.3 megapixels or a better front-facing camera.
To keep abreast with current technology, users may expect Wi Fi, Bluetooth, and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities on the device.
The smartphone market is flooded with a bevy of handsets from leading brands like Samsung, Apple, Nokia, and LG, making it challenging for many consumers to pick a device. Time will tell which device leads in the free-for-all battle for supremacy.
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Parker Palmer a very famous author has written Let Your Life Speak. With humor, compassion, and gentle laughter, Parker Jay. Palmer invites us to listen to the inner teacher and follow his instructions to understand the meaning and purpose. By sharing stories from his life and those of other people who have made a difference, he shares insights from darkness and depression, as well as joy and happiness, and illuminates the career path for all people. They are true life. they want. You can read the review and download Let Your Life Speak pdf at the end.
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If you’ve ever wondered where your life will be, let’s talk about our lives, Parker Jay. Palmer can guide and instruct you to listen to your own voice instead of achieving goals you did not have before. This review has been removed from the Pokémon Hertz Archive and updated to read, a new inspiration for the new year. Palmer creates his themes beautifully, honestly sharing memories and unpleasant and stressful times. He speaks eloquently about fear, insecurity and competitive things. He is looking for ways to manage these times in our lives when we are giants. , Failure, or feeling cold in place. This book is full of fascinating perspectives, the combined wisdom of philosophers and scientists, and the gentle challenges of our cultural norms.
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I know the wagon wrx is different then the sedan in more ways than just having the hatch instead of the trunk, but has anyone ever tried/thought of/measured/spec'd both car's rear seats to see if the wagon's seats can be installed in the sedan ???
It would just be really nice to be able to fold those rear seats down sometimes. Maybe a mod to the existing sedan seats is possible/has been done ???

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Director, Faith in Society Ltd
Strategy Adviser, Faiths Forum for London
Administrator, Inform (Information Network on Religious Movements)
Trustee, St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace
Executive Committee member, World Congress of Faiths
As a career civil servant, Warwick advised successive British Governments on religious engagement for 18 years. In this role he devised and implemented numerous projects designed to encourage interreligious dialogue and social action. His portfolio also included neighbourhood empowerment through community rights and the development of multi-faith celebrations to mark the First World War centenary, the Millennium and the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II. He most recently headed the Faith Communities Engagement team of the Integration and Faith Division in the Department for Communities and Local Government, before leaving Government employment in 2016 to start his own consultancy, Faith in Society. This social enterprise assists faith groups wishing to engage in civil society projects, through advocacy, strategy development and fund-raising support. For his work on inter-religious dialogue, Warwick was awarded the MBE in the 2014 New Year’s Honours list. He has continuously worked on inter-religious projects in private, consultancy and Trustee capacities.

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New vibration monitor from Sensonics.Condition monitoring Condition monitoring is the process of monitoring a parameter of condition in machinery, such that a significant change is indicative of a developing failure. It is a major component of predictive maintenance. systems specialists Sensonics Ltd have recently introduced the DN2601 dual channel vibration (or vibration and temperature) alarm monitor. The DN2601 is particularly suitable when predictive maintenance practices are operational and where continuously rotating equipment such as turbines, motors, pumps, fans etc are in constant use.
Optimising maintenance resources by helping to avoid costly mechanical breakdowns, the compact DN2601 is provided with convenient DIN rail mounting and can be easily fitted in the minimum amount of space. Fitted locally direct to the machine or operated remotely, the DN2601 features 3 digit LCD display, illustrated in engineering units of g's, mm/s, inches/s and [degrees]C.
Protection to machinery is provided by a sophisticated dual level alarm system (2 per channel) with both A1 (alert) and A2 (danger) levels incorporated. The alarms will automatically trip plant or alternatively provide protection via analogue outputs applied to SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control. , DCS (1) See also DSC.
(2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. or other monitoring/control systems.
The DN2601 features dual vibration monitoring and provides accelerometer accelerometer
Instrument that measures acceleration. Because it is difficult to measure acceleration directly, the device measures the force exerted by restraints placed on a reference mass to hold its position fixed in an accelerating body. , velocity transducer transducer, device that accepts an input of energy in one form and produces an output of energy in some other form, with a known, fixed relationship between the input and output. or eddy current probe input options compatible with most manufacturers' transducers. This health check feature is included with all alternatives.
Sensonics provides a full range of DIN rail mounted units to monitor shaft vibration, temperature, thrust, position (LVDT LVDT Linear Variable Differential Transformer
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Games Vs Paraguay
Australia’s road to the World Cup 2002 has started.
Australia-s road to the World Cup 2002 has started.
Not leaving anything to chance, the LG SOCCEROOS start their critical 18 month period of World Cup preparation and qualification with a three match challenge series against the South American nation of PARAGUAY.
Following this tough series of matches against South America-s third ranked nation - only Brazil (1) and Argentina (7) are higher - Frank Farina and his players will fly directly to Tahiti to battle for the title of Oceania Champions and, if successful, the lucrative spot in the next FIFA Confederations Cup.
The series against Paraguay will take place down the East Coast of Australia with Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne the host cities for the three games, the matches set down as follows:
LG SOCCEROOS Vs PARAGUAY
Date: Friday June 9 Kickoff: 7.30pm Venue: Sydney - Football Stadium Tickets: Ticketek
Date: Monday June 12 Kickoff: 3.00pm Venue: Brisbane - The Gabba Tickets: Ticketmaster
Date: Thursday June 15 Kickoff: 7.30pm Venue: Melbourne - Colonial Stadium Tickets: Ticketmaster
“These are obviously very important games for us, and I have no doubt that the Australian public will get right behind the opportunity of watching the LG Socceroos on home turf,” says Soccer Australia Chairman Basil Scarsella.
“The three match series is, in the short term an ideal preparation for the Oceania Cup in Tahiti next month, but in the longer term, also ideal for our World Cup qualifiers, where we may eventually meet the fifth placed South American team.”
LG Socceroo Coach FRANK FARINA agrees, and is looking forward to the challenge that Paraguay will present.
“Every match that Australia plays over this next 18 month period must be geared toward our qualification for the World Cup,” he said.
“Paraguay will make our third South American opponent since I-ve taken over the role, which can only help in our continued assessment of potential opposition.
“Paraguay is ranked 17 in the world, so there-s no question we-ll be up against first rate opposition, and they give us a double edged challenge as preparation for the Oceania Nations Cup, and of course for our World Cup Qualifiers.”
Farina will name his LG Socceroo Squad tomorrow.
Joeys squad selected for final training camp in Melbourne
Joeys Head Coach Trevor Morgan has named a 26-player squad for a training camp in Melbourne next week (13-19 August) as they prepare for the upcoming AFC U16 Championship in Malaysia which will be held later this year. Morgan is looking forward to working with the players agai
Mixed news for Caltex Socceroos duo in Champions League qualifying
Milos Degenek’s Red Star Belgrade are still alive in their bid to qualify for this season’s UEFA Champions League, but there was heartbreak for Tom Rogic’s Celtic. After a 1-1 draw at home in the first leg, Celtic lost 2-1 against Greek side AEK Athens on Wednesday morning to
Young Socceroos set for kick off in 2018 SBS Cup
A selection of Australia’s finest U18 footballers commence their 2018 SBS Cup campaign in Japan tomorrow evening. Ante Milicic’s side take on the host nation at Fujieda Stadium at 7.30pm kick off (AEST). AUSSIES ABROAD: Maclaren, Vukovic impress in Europe READ: Why Rene


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This is a multi-tool like no other. The Tülio Q/R Skewer Multi-Tool replaces standard 130mm and 135mm rear quick release skewers and provides an integrated 8-function sub-60 gram multi-tool. Each element of the Tülio was carefully selected to help you get home by providing the essential tools needed to get out of a jam. As an integral part of the bicycle, you can be sure you will NEVER forget a multi-tool again. Key features include a premium quick release skewer, ergonomic anodized 7075-T6 aluminum lever/tool body, heat-treated tool steel components protected by Taya GST 500 green corrosion-resistant coating, and total skewer weight of only 100 grams. Eight tool functions include 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex wrenches, flathead screwdriver, 1-11 speed compatible chain tool, and 3.23mm and 3.45mm spoke wrenches.
The Pedro's Cog Wrench is back with a new updated design. They've taken this proven tool and married it to the popular handle found on their Equalizer Pedal Wrench. This simple elegant solution for holding your cassette during removal securely holds 11- or 12-tooth cogs and works with most cassettes on the market. Made from heat-treated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. - Compatible with most cassettes - Features tubular handle design with dice grip for comfort and secure grip
Checking your chain for wear is one of the simplest things any cyclist can do to maintain drivetrain performance and minimize maintenance costs. The Pedro's Chain Checker Plus II makes this task quick and easy offering a simple check of 50% and 75% chain wear. To ensure the maximum life from your chain and accuracy of measurement, the tool employs a three-point design which properly isolates pin wear from roller wear. Other two-point designs do not and can incorrectly indicate a worn chain, robbing the user of additional miles and money. The Chain Checker Plus II also includes a chain hook tool, perfect for simplifying chain removal and installation, and a chainring nut wrench, essential for removal and installation of chainrings. - Three point chain wear tool design properly isolates pin wear from roller wear - Includes a chain hook tool for simplifying chain removal and installation, and a chainring nut wrench for removal and installation of chainrings - Two chain wear indicators: 50% and 75% - Improved user instructions are laser etched on the tool
- Made from laser cut tool steel heat-treated for strength and lasting performance - New design features 24mm socket driver for use with Pedro's professional socket tools - 290mm length and ergonomic shape provide excellent leverage and comfort - Smaller lightweight design perfect for travel and the toolbox Pulling inspiration from our shop wrenches and using the same laser-cut tool steel construction, the Pro Travel Pedal Wrench makes quick work of tough pedals and now doubles as a socket driver for use with Pedro's professional socket tools. Features include a long 290mm length, cushioned plastic grip for control and comfort, heat-treated tool steel construction for strength and lasting performance, new 24mm socket driver, and a precision-cut 15mm wrench opening positioned at a 30 degree offset to improve mechanical advantage and wrench positioning. The smaller, lightweight, 215g design is perfect for travel and easy to fit in the toolbox.
- Updated shape features smaller head profile for clearance and longer handle for control. - Superior material and heat treatment outlast the competition. - Precision laser-cut design with ergonomic cushioned grip. Pedro's cone wrenches are made from 2mm thick, precision laser cut, heat-treated tool steel and are revered for outlasting many other "shop quality" cones wrenches. Pedro's designed each cone wrench to fit perfectly, protecting the hub and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Each flat wrench also features a single-ended design with ergonomic cushioned grip to provide maximum leverage & comfort. The updated shape features a smaller head profile for better clearance and a longer handle for improved leverage and control. Backed by Pedro's lifetime warranty.
Having the right tool for the job is essential when working on bicycles. Pedro's flat wrenches provide professional quality, precision fit wrenches required to properly install, remove, and adjust components. Pedro's headset flat wrenches are made from 3.2mm thick, precision laser cut, heat-treated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. Pedro's designed each flat wrench to fit perfectly, protecting the component and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Each ergonomically designed flat wrench also features a single-ended design with cushioned grip to provide maximum leverage & comfort.
- Specifically designed for quick and easy installation and removal of various bicycle parts and accessories - Ergonomic dual-density screw driver handle - Features extra long hex key and second ball-end - Designed to stand up to the harsh conditions of professional use
- New extra-long 27cm hex key and second ball-end deliver leverage and speed - Specifically designed for quick and easy installation and removal of pedals and cranks - Ergonomic dual-density screw driver handle - Designed to stand up to the harsh conditions of professional use Pedals featuring a back-side hexagon broach are now standard on many modern bicycles in 6mm and 8mm sizes. Pedro's led the way with our 6mm hex pedal driver specifically designed for quick-and-easy pedal installation and removal. Features include an ergonomic dual-density screw driver handle for comfort and control, a new extra-long 27cm hex key for exceptional leverage, a second ball end for quick and easy installation or removal, and heat-treated S2 tool steel construction for the ultimate in strength and lasting performance. Backed by Pedro's lifetime warranty.
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Most collectors of South Korean stamps are familiar with the 1946 set of Japanese stamps overprinted for use in US-occupied South Korea and revalued in Korean currency, i.e. cheon. These are listed in the Korean Postage Stamp Catalogue (KPSC) as numbers R1-R6 and in Scott as numbers 55-60. They were issued some months after the Liberation (replacing unoverprinted Japanese stamps) and used until the introduction of South Korea’s first definitives.
During the same period, 2, 3 and 5 sen Japanese Nanko postcards were also surcharged locally for use in South Korea, with the 5 sen being the most common. See Chen Fi-Yu’s article of February 3, 2021, published on the Korea Stamp Society’s website for the background, and more images of these Japanese Nanko postcards . These Nanko postcards were also surcharged for use in North Korea until mid-1948.


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The City Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would double council members' salaries, to $400 a month from $200.
The increase is the maximum set by state code for cities with populations between 35,000 and 50,000.
Additional salary for the mayor would increase to $200 a month from $100.
City Manager Ken Landau said council salaries have not been increased for at least nine years. And he noted that, unlike some cities, Gardena does not provide expense accounts for council members.
The ordinance will be voted on at the council meeting July 8.


Airbus Crisa, an affiliate company of Airbus, has signed a contract for the development of the Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) system for the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) with Northrop Grumman.
Hydrogen is critical to Airbus’ aim of developing the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. This will require an innovative approach to fuel storage. Airbus is now designing cutting-edge liquid hydrogen tanks to facilitate a new era of sustainable aviation.
After a successful delivery review meeting (DRB-Delivery Review Board) with the Italian customer AVIO, Airbus Defence and Space is finalising preparations for shipment of the dispenser for the French reconnaissance satellite mission CERES to the Kourou launch base. This structure maintains the three CERES satellites in the VEGA launcher and releases them once they have reached the desired orbital position. The launch is scheduled for mid-October this year from the European spaceport in French Guiana.
World2fly, the new long-haul airline recently founded by the
Spanish hotel company Iberostar, has taken delivery of the first of two A350-900s on lease
from Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL), becoming the latest operator of the world’s most
efficient large widebody aircraft.
In-flight refuelling operations are among the most demanding missions. Both the tanker and receiver pilots need to operate in close formation, flying aircraft with different flight envelopes and ranging speeds, in day-and-night and all weather conditions, and above the battlefield…. There are many factors that are unpredictable and could put the missions at risk.
When NASA's Perseverance rover lands on the surface of the Red Planet next Thursday, key Airbus technology will be on board: the MEDA meteorological station will provide scientists with valuable Mars weather data and the High Gain Antenna System will ensure a high-speed comms link with Earth for the duration of the MARS2020 mission.
Airbus will showcase a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, capabilities and solutions from Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2021.
Spanish industry has signed the initial framework contract of the Future Combat Air System’s (FCAS) demonstrator phase, confirming Airbus as the lead in Spain for the New Generation Fighter (NGF) and prime contractor in the Low Observability domain of the European defence programme.


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Jesus is Your Rest
Jesus is your Rest, your Rock, and your Refuge
By Jack Graham
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never felt darkness pervading our world like I have in the past few years. At times it can feel hopeless, can’t it?
In 1861, in the midst of the gruesome American Civil War, Julia Ward Howe felt the darkness closing in and wrote the great “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” I love the lyric she penned:
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. / He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. / He has loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword, / His truth is marching on. / Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! / Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! / Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! / His truth is marching on.
Howe wrote this song to encourage the Union troops. She sensed they needed to be encouraged… to be reminded that when all hope seems lost… their victory through Christ was certain. I’m betting you might need that same encouragement today!
No matter what may come, no matter what battles you’re fighting… your temptations, your tests, and your trials… your victory is certain. It doesn’t depend on you, but on the One who perseveres in you. He will get you through every battle. He will sustain you in the storm. And when the smoke clears, you will still be standing.
Consider King David’s words in Psalm 62:5-8…
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (NIV)
Let me ask you today: In whom or in what do you tend to take refuge other than the Lord?
Perhaps you’re a bit self-dependent and think God expects you to “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” when hard times come. Maybe you struggle with thinking real identity and security are found in a bigger savings account, a bigger house, or a bigger car.
Whatever you take refuge in, other than God, will fail you. Nothing but the Lord Jesus Christ will sustain you in the heat of life’s battles.
Jesus makes all things new and gives us a new heart and a new song. In Psalm 40, the psalmist spoke of being down in the pit and broken, but the Lord lifted him up and put a new song in his heart. Here on this earth, we have a song to sing no matter what we face.
So today…as our world grows darker and darker…look to Jesus. He is your Rest…your Rock…and your Refuge that will sustain you until the end.

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GATE CITY, Va. (WJHL) – Scott County Sheriff Jeff Edds told News Channel 11 that one man is in custody after a shooting that left one person dead on Whitt Drive in Gate City Friday Night.
The Sheriff told News Channel 11’s Bianca Marais that he was called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. Friday.
The sheriff’s office is leading the investigation into the shooting. The Scott County Lifesaving Crew and Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted on the scene Friday night, the sheriff said.
This is an ongoing investigation. The sheriff added that further details will be released once the Scott County Commonwealth Attorney can release more information.
This is a developing story. Look for updates on WJHL.com.


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Dog daycare, also called dog daycare, refers to a short-term overnight care for canines. It fills in the gap between kennel or day spas, where the dog sitter comes directly to the dog's house to provide supervision. Centre Canin Montréal is ideal for dog owners who are away on business or vacation and would like their dog to have some social interaction while back home. Some dogs need more human contact than others, so dog day care can give them that extra care and interaction they crave. Dog owners can choose from traditional dog boarding, dog day care, and doggie day care.
Dog day care provides the same amenities as other dog boarding kennels, including grooming services, a comfortable bed, a comfortable schedule, meals and snacks provided. There are also a few VIP areas at the center that offer private time with the sitters and access to treats and toys. Since the main purpose of dog boarding kennels is to provide dogs with a loving and comfortable place to rest, many of them have on-site adoptions. This gives anxious dogs the opportunity to be exposed to new people and situations. If you are considering boarding your pet with an anxious dog, it is important to know what type of experiences he may have while staying at the facility.Many dog owners have found that chenil pour chien provide a better alternative to long stay kennels. Long stay kennels can be stiflingly noisy, cold, can pose a threat to animal health and safety, and can be just plain smelly. For these reasons, many pet owners have turned to kennels and dog boarding services instead.
If you have decided to take care of your pet through dog boarding, finding a good cheap pet sitter in your area should not be a problem. You can either ask around or do a search online for "cheap pet sitter" or "cheap pet sitting." You can call around to potential sitters or look through classifieds in your local newspaper. If there is a local sitting organization, contact them to see if they have any recommendations. If no recommendations are given, check online to see if you can find any reviews from people who have dealt with the sitter or agency in question. If the agency has a web site, look at it to see if you can find any testimonials or even pictures of their work.
Once you have found a few potential sitters, contact them and set up an interview. Let them know that you are a dog owner who may be traveling to a different city or state in the near future, and that you would like to have some experience dealing with animals before you take care of pets full-time. Give them all of your contact information so that they can get in touch with you if they have any more questions, or tell you what kind of training they have in place if any.
Although dog boarding can be a wonderful experience, there are some cons associated with it as well. One of the most common cons to think about is the time that it takes the dog to go to the kennels. This can be anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the length of your trip and the number of dogs being cared for. This can mean that you will have to find a different option if you are only taking one dog or if you will be bringing a number of dogs along.Check out this post for more details related to this article:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_sitting.

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China Investment Corp., the nation’s sovereign-wealth fund, agreed to contribute $1 billion to a Russian private-equity vehicle, the first foreign commitment to a project championed by President Dmitry Medvedev.
Beijing-based CIC, which oversaw $409.6 billion by end-2010, plans to invest in a new Russia-China Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund that will co-manage the new vehicle, said by phone from Beijing yesterday, where the agreement was signed during a visit by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
CIC has been raising allocations to infrastructure, real-estate and private-equity assets as well as increasing investments in emerging markets since 2010 to help boost returns, according to its annual report. Its international investments returned 11.7 percent last year, compared with the 9.6 percent gain in the MSCI World Index.
“It’s a strategic move and a form of support by China,” said Zhao Qingming, a Beijing-based senior analyst at China Construction Bank Corp., the nation’s second-largest lender, said by telephone. “China has demand for energy resources and technology. Russia is lacking money, especially on the energy side, and $1 billion isn’t a lot for China and CIC.”
The investment in the fund is a “fresh approach” for China compared with its loan-for-oil agreements, according to Zhao. The bulk of the sovereign fund’s investments are in emerging markets, Ken Fan, an executive, said at a conference in Moscow on Oct. 6.
“Only four months after we were set up, we have shown that investors want to put money in Russia, and believe in Russia’s investment potential,” Dmitriev said. “CIC is one of the biggest and most respected investors in the world.”
The sovereign fund may be planning more investments in the country. The 21st Century Business Herald reported today that CIC is preparing to participate in the privatization of Russia companies, including state-owned oil producer OAO Rosneft. CIC and Rosneft are in initial talks on the investment outlook for Russian oil assets, the newspaper said, citing a person familiar with the situation it didn’t identify.
A Beijing-based CIC spokeswoman, who declined to be identified because of company policy, declined to comment on the report. Rustam Kazharov, a spokesman for Moscow-based Rosneft, declined to comment by phone today.
CIC said two years ago it paid $300 million for 45 percent of Russia’s Nobel Oil Group.
Cutting Rosneft Stake
The Russian government may cut its stake in Rosneft, which produces almost a quarter of the nation’s oil, to less than 50 percent, Arkady Dvorkovich, Medvedev’s economic adviser, said in June. The president is urging a bigger state-asset sale program to lure investors and speed up the lowest rate of growth among major emerging economies.
The Kremlin established the Russian fund in June to co-finance international investment amid efforts to deepen capital markets and wean the economy off its dependence on energy exports. Russia relies on energy sales for about 17 percent of its gross domestic product, while commodities make up 8 percent of Brazilian GDP, according to government data.
Russia will contribute $1 billion and will seek $1 billion to $2 billion from other Chinese investors for its new fund, Dmitriev said yesterday.
The private-equity fund set up by Medvedev is trying to reassure those wary of investing in the country by putting government money alongside their capital in pursuit of returns of as much as 30 percent, Dmitriev said in a Sept. 22 interview.
The Russian government will pump about $10 billion into the fund in the next five years, and aims to attract an additional $50 billion of co-investments from foreign buyout firms, sovereign wealth funds and companies seeking to expand in the country, he said at the time.
It’s in talks with a major foreign pharmaceutical company seeking to expand in Russia and expects to complete some of the 20 deals it’s working on, with a combined value of $5 billion, by early next year, according to Dmitriev.
The Russian fund appointed Lou Jiwei, chairman of CIC, to its international advisory board in September, alongside Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone Group LP’s chief executive officer, and Leon Black, CEO of Apollo Global Management LLC.
The fund was in talks with a Chinese group about making joint investments in deals that benefit from the Russia-China relationship and trade, Dmitriev said in the Sept. 22 interview.
The Russia-China fund will invest at least 70 percent of its capital in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, and expects to make its first transaction by the end of the year. As much as 30 percent may be invested in China, according to a statement.
The Russian Direct Investment Fund will own 60 percent of the company managing the joint investment vehicle with China, Quinn Martin, the fund’s spokesman, said today by e-mail.
CIC was set up in 2007 with $200 billion in initial capital. It is the world’s fifth-biggest country fund, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.


Doctors advising some breast cancer patients to skip chemo
Doctors are now encouraging some breast cancer patients to skip chemotherapy.
Doctors are now encouraging some breast cancer patients to skip chemotherapy. It’s a story NBC2 first told you about weeks ago.
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Genomic tests analyze a sample of a cancer tumor to see how active certain genes are.
The activity level of these genes affects the behavior of the cancer, including how likely it is to grow and spread.
"Based on the mutation of that tumor, we can determine whether or not the patient actually gets any benefit from chemotherapy," said Dr. David Rock, breast surgeon, Regional Breast Care.
The MammaPrint and the Prosigna genomic tests predict whether the cancer is likely to come back.
"Low-risk patients do not get any benefit from chemo, and they can forgo it. High-risk patients should get chemotherapy," said Dr. Rock.
Genomic testing has been around for years, but doctors say there is finally enough evidence to prove that results are accurate and reliable.
Amanda Burns has several loved ones who have had breast cancer.
"My aunt had to have a double mastectomy," said Burns.
Burns said it’s worth it to know.
"So that you can prepare even if you know that you're high-risk, it helps you prepare for the future, and what you're going to have to go through," Burns.
In a recent five-year study, researchers followed 6,000 women with early-stage breast cancer, who used the MammaPrint assay.
The main goal was to find out if women with a clinical high risk but a low genomic risk could skip chemotherapy.
The research found that it was safe for some of these women to do so.
Southwest Florida doctors say this new research is saving millions of breast cancer patients from undergoing chemotherapy.


Mayor Tomas Regalado will announce winners of the first Paint Miami Art Competition.
Miami, Fl May 13, 2011 DowntownMiami.com has announced that tonight at Mary Brickell Village, Mayor Tomas Regalado will announce and present the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize awards to the winners of the first Paint Me Miami art competition. Local artists were asked to submit up to three of their creations inspired by any magic spot that is truly Miami. The 1st prize winner will take home a $1,000 award.
Jurors and renowned artists Julio Larraz, David Chang and Abdon Romero finally met this week to make their selection of the 15 finalists. Beside 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners, 12 other finalists will also be recognized and presented with an award. All 15 paintings will be exhibited during the event at Mary Brickell Village, 900 South Miami Avenue, this coming Friday, starting at 7:00pm, in front of Cavas Wine.
“Miami has been recognized worldwide as a first class destination for the arts,” explained Mayor Regalado. “We encourage our local talent to participate in this annual competition and make Paint Me Miami one of the premiere art events in the city.”


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10 statistical bulletins
The second quarterly estimate of GDP based on additional data but produced later than the preliminary estimate, providing a more precise indication of economic growth.
Allweddeiriau: gross domestic product, uk economic activity, national accounts, uk economy
Experimental Official Statistics on sexual identity in the UK in 2015 by region, sex, age, marital status, ethnicity and NS-SEC.
Allweddeiriau: gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, LGB
Visits to and from the UK lasting less than 1 year analysed by the main reason for visiting, age, sex, citizenship and country of residence.
Small area model-based households in poverty estimates, England and Wales: financial year ending 2014 (Latest release)Small area model-based households in poverty estimates covering middle layer super output areas (MSOAs) in England and Wales.
Allweddeiriau: deprivation, inequality, local, middle super output areas
Small area model-based income estimates, England and Wales: financial year ending 2014 (Latest release)Small area model-based income estimates covering middle layer super output areas (MSOAs) in England and Wales.
Allweddeiriau: deprivation, earnings, local, MSOA, middle super output areas
National population estimates broken down into small geographical areas (super output areas, health geographies, wards, parliamentary constituencies and national parks).
How the UK is faring in four domains of social capital: personal relationships, social support networks, civic engagement, and trust and cooperative norms.
Allweddeiriau: well-being, relationships, trust, society, community
Sub-National Tourism: A spatial classification of areas in England and Wales to show the importance of tourism, at county and unitary authority level, 2011 to 2013 (Latest release)Estimates of the economic value of tourism within UK regions, sub-regions and local areas.
Allweddeiriau: Regional Tourism, Local Tourism, TIU, TSA, Tourism Satellite Account
Subnational population projections provide an indication of the future size and age structure of the population in the regions, local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups of England.
Allweddeiriau: population forecast, future population, 2012SNPP, SNPP
Registered deaths in the UK from suicide analysed by sex, age, area of usual residence of the deceased and suicide method.
Allweddeiriau: self-harm, narrative, conclusions, deaths, mortality

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In today’s world, health and fitness are an essential part of our daily lives. We are bombarded with advertisements about dieting, exercising, and staying fit. We also have access to the Internet, which makes it possible for us to find information on how to eat healthy.
Unfortunately, most of these health advice articles are written by people who don’t really know much about nutrition. They may have been involved in the fitness industry, but they don’t have a formal education in nutrition. They may have had some training as a personal trainer or fitness professional, but they haven’t done any research on nutrition. So, what does this mean?
It means that the information provided is not necessarily accurate. For example, you can read an article about how to eat healthy. It might say something like, “eat less red meat, eat more vegetables.” This may sound like good advice, but it doesn’t take into account the fact that red meat is a very important part of a healthy diet.
A better way to look at it would be to say, “eat less red meat and more vegetables.” This is because red meat is high in fat, cholesterol, and calories. It also has a lot of saturated fat, which can increase your risk of heart disease. Vegetables are low in fat and calories, and they’re full of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function properly.
So, how do you determine what to eat? Well, first you need to decide what type of diet you want to follow. Are you trying to lose weight? Are you trying to gain weight? Do you want to improve your health? What are your goals? Once you’ve determined your goals, you can begin to plan out your meals.
If you’re trying to lose weight, then you’ll probably need to cut down on calories. If you’re trying to gain weight, then you’ll probably want to eat more calories than you normally do. If you want to improve your health, then you’ll probably want a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods.
Once you’ve decided what you want to eat, you can start looking for recipes that fit your dietary goals. There are a lot of different kinds of recipes available on the Internet. Some of them are based on traditional dishes, while others are based on modern cuisine. Either way, you can find a recipe that fits your needs.
There are a few things you should keep in mind when you’re searching for recipes. First, you should make sure that the recipe is healthy. This means that it should include low-fat ingredients and low-calorie ingredients. If you want to lose weight, then you should choose recipes that are lower in calories. If you want to gain weight, then you should choose ones that are higher in calories.
Second, you should make sure that it contains all the necessary nutrients. You can do this by reading the ingredients list and making sure that there aren’t any items that you don’t recognize. If you’re unfamiliar with a particular ingredient, then you should look it up on a nutrition label so you know exactly what it is.
Third, you should choose recipes that taste good. You can do this by making sure that the recipe includes the flavors that you enjoy. If you don’t like the taste of a certain ingredient, then you can always use another one instead.
Finally, you should choose recipes that are easy to prepare. This is especially true if you’re new to cooking. You should choose recipes that require minimal preparation time, so you can spend more time enjoying your meal.

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President Robert Mugabe is to address the nation tonight according to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation.
It did not say when but Mugabe is expected to announce his resignation.
He was dismissed as party president today and was given until noon tomorrow to step down as State President.
The mediation team met today to map the way forward, though sources say Mugabe agreed to step down on Thursday but the military which took over the country on Wednesday wanted this to be constitutional so that it would not be viewed as a coup.
His wife, who fled to Namibia, together with senior members of her G40 cabal, Phelekezela Mphoko, Jonathan Moyo, Saviour Kasukuwere, Patrick Zhuwao and Ignatius Chombo were expelled from the party and banned for life.
Mugabe would pave the way for a smoother transition if he agrees to step down because the party cannot actually recall him.
The only course would be impeachment but this could take days if not weeks.


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According to a new Harris Interactive Study, Meatless Monday campaigns have encouraged American’s to cut back on meat. In order to gain a better understanding of exactly how often American’s were eating vegetarian meals, Harris Interactive completed a national telephone poll. (1)
Over 100 million people, who are not vegetarians, in the U.S. are eating vegetarian meals
Seventeen percent of Americans reported that they “don’t eat meat, fish, seafood, or poultry at many of my meals (but less than half the time.” Sixteen percent reported they don’t eat these foods at more than half of their meals (but not all the time). The study concluded that 1/3 or 33 percent of the country are eating vegetarian meals a substantial amount of the time (in addition to vegetarians)! (1)This means that over 100 million people, who are not vegetarians, in the United states are eating vegetarian meals! (2)
A 2008, Vegetarian Resource Group national telephone survey concluded that 40 percent of those surveyed would order a dish without meat, fish, or fowl when eating out. It appears that 34 percent of the American population who are not vegetarians are becoming more interested in vegetarian cuisine. (1)
The study concluded that political party preference did not differ in this survey and reported that six percent of democrats and republicans reported that they did not eat meat, fish, seafood, or poultry at least one meal per week. (1)
Vegan population has doubled since 2009!
According to this study the number of vegans in the United States has doubled since 2009. In 2009, only 2.5 percent of the population reported that they were vegan. Currently 7.5 million United States citizens are now eating vegan diets that do not include animal products. Approximately 16 million people reported that they are vegetarian and never eat meat, poultry or fish. If these statistics continue to rise in 2015, 10 percent of the United States population will be vegan! In 2019, 40 percent of the population could be vegan and 80 percent of the population could be vegan in 2050! (2)
What we eat could change the world!
This would change the American economy and the farming industry. This could end the exploitation and suffering of billions of farmed animals. (2)
Some think that rising interest could be related to the number of celebrities that have announced their vegan diets. Another reason could be the number of studies linking the vegan lifestyle to improved heart health and lower rates of obesity and diabetes. Environmental activists have also continued to spread the positive effect that veganism has on the environment. (3)
If you haven’t already, try cutting meat and/or animal products out of some of your meal plans. “Just try it! Everybody’s doing it!”
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The galaxy’s most loyal droid has received an upgrade to his system!
The Light My Bricks LEGO® Star Wars R2-D2 Light Kit features a total of 13 individual LEDs, including two never before seen Colour Changing Bit Lights!
The list of brand new components doesn't stop there however, also included are a pair of custom developed Sparkle Effects Boards designed specifically to mimic R2's logic function display!
Speaking of special effects, for those superfans of Lucasfilm out there, this kit comes with the option of including a Light My Bricks sound kit with remote, you’ll feel like you’re on set when he starts beeping and blooping!
The lights have been designed in such a way to allow complete functionality - turn, spin and twist all the amazing mechanical aspects of this incredible UCS build.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SET IS A LED LIGHTING KIT ONLY. ALL LEGO® SETS FEATURED IN IMAGES AND VIDEOS ARE SOLD SEPARATELY.
The Lighting Kit contains:
- 13 x Assorted Bit Lights
- 4 x Connecting Cables
- 2 x Effects Boards (Sparkle)
- 2 x Expansion Boards
- 3 x Adhesive Squares
- 6 x Assorted LEGO® pieces for assembly
- 1 x USB Power Cable (Power Source not Included)
The optional Remote Control and Sound kit also adds:
- 1 x IR Remote Control & Sound Board
- 1 x IR Remote Control
- 1 x IR Sensor w/ 30cm Cable
- 1 x Audio Speaker w/ 15cm Cable
- 1 x Micro SD Card 128MB w/ pre-loaded mp3 files
- 1 x Micro USB cable to transfer mp3 files to and from PC
- 1 x Adhesive Square
Light My Bricks LEGO® Lighting Kits provide an easy way for LEGO® fans to customise their models using LED lights. With detailed, step-by-step instructions, anyone can light up their LEGO® set.
All our kits are plug and play - no electronics knowledge needed!
This lighting kit comes with a USB plug so is powered by a USB Power Bank or USB Power Adaptor (to connect to a mains outlet), which is NOT included in this kit.
If you do not have a suitable power supply you can find them in our Power section.
Connect Multiple Kits
We have a Multi-Light Kit Connection Kit which makes it easy to connect up to 4 lighting kits together. You can even connect these kits together to create an even larger single lighting circuit!
Detailed installation instructions for this kit are available courtesy of Light My Bricks.

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