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China riots prompt murder probe
Police to reinvestigate death of girl after locals riot over alleged cover-up.
Locals suspect Li Shufen was raped
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They alleged that a high-ranking official's son was behind the crime.
During the riots, police and government buildings were set on fire. At least one person died and up to 150 others were injured in clashes with police, the Hong Kong-based Information Centre for Human Rights and Democracy said.
Nearly 200 people were arrested.
Parts of the town were returning to normal on Tuesday, with residents shopping and walking around.
Shi Zongyuan, Wengan's Communist Party secretary, visited the area to stress "the importance of social stability", Xinhua said.


Fifty-three years ago, a few months after John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the nation's youngest president, Richard Cowan began his teaching career at Brigham Young University. He was 27 years old and had just completed a PhD at Stanford. When asked what was different in those days compared to today, he talked about the change he recognized in students and the increased tolerance for individuals who had disabilities such as his. When I met Richard Cowan almost five years ago, we shook hands and I looked into his eyes. He seemed to be looking into my eyes, but when I walked away, someone stopped me and said, "Oh, you met Professor Cowan; did you know he is blind?" I couldn't believe it. I was convinced that he was looking right at me. I've heard that many of his first-time students will attend his class more than once before they realize he is blind.
A couple of years after first meeting Brother Cowan, I was privileged to watch a PowerPoint presentation he gave on temples. He must have shown some 30–40 slides. I was stunned by his ability not only to know just what was on the screen, without ever seeing it, but also to know how some of his slides were close-ups of a particular detail that few sighted-people had noticed or seen. Here was a blind man helping people with normal vision see significant details that he himself would never see. This truly is a case of the blind leading the blind.
His story was so fascinating to me that I thought it should be shared, so I contacted a couple of local TV news stations to see whether they would be interested in broadcasting his story. Both ABC 4 and KSL expressed an interest. ABC 4 contacted Richard first. Noah Bond, a reporter with ABC 4, came to campus with his cameraman and interviewed Professor Cowan (February 12). The story aired on their five o'clock news that afternoon. I was with them throughout the interview and when they went to class with him (see ABC 4 story).
When asked if he gets discouraged or depressed because of his situation he said it's an inconvenience but that he approaches it like any other challenge by accepting the situation for what it is and adjusting. He is extremely appreciative for all those who have helped him throughout his life, including his wife, Dawn, and the numerous aids and secretaries who have assisted him. Sure, he would like to see, but he feels that his other senses serve him well, and he can enjoy an experience by the smells that are associated or by listening and touching.
What he didn't talk much about in the interview was the fact that he is a prolific writer. He has written a number of books, articles, manuals, and is currently working on a book about Provo's two temples, which he wants the Religious Studies Center to publish.
Students say it can be difficult to realize Cowan is blind. "He is talking directly to his students. It's really interesting to watch him while he's giving lectures and talking to the students in class." Cowan is known to look directly at visual aids with his class as if he can see them. He says this is not intentional, but rather a result of focusing on the material.
One of his students who ABC 4 interviewed told how "he keeps track of where to put everything and goes by touch instead of sight," When Cowan was asked what he thought about the fact that many of his students either didn't realize he is blind or would easily forget because of his ability to function so well, he said he didn't wish to be the "great deceiver." He explained how he set goals throughout his life to do everything within his power to function as normally as possible.
Although Professor Cowan teaches the subject of Church history and doctrine, he explained how he hopes he will also teach and inspire his students to build lives of character and service and to face difficulties and challenges in their life and that no matter what obstacles may come their way, they can overcome and conquer them.
He also pointed out that the attitudes and tolerance towards people with disabilities have progressively gotten better.
Cowan recently announced he will reture this year.


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The Torah portions of Matos and Masei are combined and read on the same Shabbos in two cases: when that Shabbos precedes the month of Menachem Av (and is thus the day during which the month is blessed), or when that Shabbos is itself the first Shabbos of Menachem Av.
Our Rabbis comment that all the Torah portions are connected to the time period during which they are read.1 It follows that the portions of Matos and Masei are connected with the month of Menachem Av.
It is the Jewish custom — Jewish custom itself being considered as sacred as Torah3 — to refer to the month of Av (while blessing this new month) by the name Menachem Av.
Thus, exile affects not only the Jewish people; the Shechinah , too, is in exile, as it were. The Jews' redemption is thus a redemption for the Shechinah as well. Understandably, the redemption of the Shechinah is of greatest import. This is why Menachem Av — "Consolation of the Father" emphasizes G-d's consolation.
Still, we must understand why it is that Menachem Av does not mention the sons' consolation — the consolation of the Jewish people.
Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. XXIII, pp. 214-220.
The Torah portion Masei begins by stating:10 "These are the journeys of the Children of Israel who left Egypt…." The Torah then goes on to recount all the places where the Jews resided during their 40-year trek from Egypt to the Promised Land.
Our Sages11 ask: By recounting the places where the Jewish people camped rather than the journeys themselves, the Torah is indicating that the resting places are more important than the journeys. This being so, the verse should have stated: "These are the encampments …," rather than "These are the journeys …" Especially so, since the Jews spent the majority of these 40 years in their encampments, and not in travel.
The ultimate purpose of both the Jews' travels and encampments was, of course, to enter Eretz Yisrael. The encampments were therefore also termed "journeys," for they served no purpose in and of themselves.
Understandably, the "rest stops" and "encampments" along the way refer to the various stages of spiritual growth to be experienced during life's journey.
But the previous question reoccurs: Surely, since the emphasis is on man's accomplishments — his "encampments" — the verse should have stated "These are the encampments ," rather than "These are the journeys "?
"On the move" means there is no comparison between a person's former state and his present one — the individual has totally departed from his previous level.
The verse therefore emphasizes "the journeys ," indicating that a Jew should never be satisfied with moving from one level to a comparable one. Rather, he must constantly "journey" in a manner whereby his next stage is infinitely higher than his current one.
This latter manner of "travel" contains two elements: departing from the previous level and attaining the infinitely higher one. As long as there has not been a complete departure from the former level, the higher level cannot be attained.
Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. XXIII, pp. 224-227.
1. Shaloh, Cheilek Torah SheBiksav, 297a.
2. See Shaloh p. 366ff.
3. See Yerushalmi Pesachim 4:1; Tosafos titled Nifsal, Menachos 20b; et al.
7. Ibid.; see also Rashi ibid.; Bamidbar Rabbah 22:2; Tanchuma , Matos 3.
11. Alshich ibid. See also Klei Yakar and Orach Chayim ibid.
12. Quoted in Degel Machne Efrayim , beginning of portion Masei.
13. See Likkutei Torah, Shlach 38d; Tze'enah U'ri'enah 5660 ; Sefer HaMa'amarim 5671 p. 69ff.
14. See Likkutei Torah, Masei 88c.


Shadow of a Doubt is a mystery story in 17 short chapters, written in the first person. The author is a TV producer whose Scottish girlfriend, Alison, leaves him for a well-known TV presenter, Ian Eastwood. Some years later the author meets Eastwood again and learns what has become of Alison. He decides to seek his revenge and sets out to commit the perfect crime. The tale has a strange twist to it which leaves both the author and the reader in doubt about what actually happened.
Shadow of a Doubt should appeal to students who are becoming more fluent at reading. It has a vocabulary of about 940 different words. The book may not be photocopied.
WORD COUNT: Different words 940, Total words in story 4390.


Unity's sibling company Bensonwood has had a long association with the PBS program This Old House. Last fall our friends from the spinoff Ask This Old House visited Unity's new production facility in Keene, NH for an episode that aired recently, and is now available online.
Unity founder Tedd Benson guided Ross Trethewey, the show's Home Technology Expert, through Unity's design process and the panel production facility.
CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of building materials and subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and most innovative building products companies, announced its newly formed joint development agreement with Unity Homes, the Walpole, New Hampshire-based home manufacturer with the mission to raise the bar on high performance, low energy and affordability. The partnership was spearheaded by NOVA, Saint-Gobain's external ventures arm dedicated to fostering strategic partnerships with startups around the globe. These industry-leading companies are teaming up to revolutionize the way American homes are built and to open a new door to innovation in the high-performance home market.
Unity Homes and sister company, Bensonwood, celebrated the grand opening of a panel production facility in Keene, NH on April 20. The new facility produces insulated enclosure systems for high performance buildings.
Unity Homes designs and manufactures durable, high performance, energy-efficient homes. Manufactured off-site at the company's factory in Walpole, New Hampshire, Unity homes can be completely assembled on site in as little as 30 or 35 days – but are designed to last centuries. Established in 2012, Unity Homes represents the culmination of 40 years of homebuilding innovation developed by Bensonwood Homes, the award-winning timberframe company founded in 1972. Unity extends that legacy of quality to factory-built homes that are customizable and affordable.
Currently Unity offers four highly-customizable design platforms, ranging from the ultra modern to traditional, farmhouse-inspired styles. Unity blends precision and speed of construction with some of the best performance in sustainable home building — demonstrating how Unity Homes can radically change the way homes are built in the United States for the better.
Tedd Benson has championed high-performance, sustainable building for more than 40 years. He founded Bensonwood in 1972, and set about reviving the centuries old tradition of timber frame construction in the United States; in the decades since, he authored four seminal books on the craft of timber framing. In recent years, Benson channeled that passion for innovation, quality and craftsmanship into an unwavering search for new and better ways to build. With his latest venture, Unity Homes, Benson aims to disrupt the American homebuilding industry, and deliver affordable high-performance, sustainable homes to more homeowners. Unity College in Maine awarded Benson an honorary Doctorate of Environmental Sustainability in 2008.
1997: The Timberframe Home (revised).
1979: Building The Timberframe House: The Revival of a Forgotten Craft. Illustrated by Jamie Page. In collaboration with James Gruber.
Factory Building- The Next Wave – Computerizing and automizing home panelization, Ted Cushman, Roe Osborn, Journal of Light Construction, February 13, 12019.
Pro-File Build: Factory Man, S. Claire Conroy, Residential Design, vol 6 2018. Featuring a profile of Unity founder Tedd Benson that traces the arc of a career focused on developing a "Better Way to Build" and how Unity, Bensonwood and the new brand Tektoniks are providing efficient solutions to industry challenges.
Six Ways to Transform the Built Environment Lloyd Alter – Treehugger, August 17, 2018.
Panelization – Another System Build Technique, The Art of Construction podcast featuring Unity Homes founder Tedd Benson, July 12, 2018.
The Unity Home: The Inside Story — Rick Schwolsky, Builder Magazine (cover article), November, 2015.


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Styberra (in greco antico: Στύμβαρα), nota anche come Stuberra (Στυβέρρα) o Stubera, era una città al confine con la Macedonia, che viene assegnata da alcuni alla Deuriopus, e da altri alla Pelagonia. Nella campagna del 200 aC fu il terzo accampamento del console Sulpicio durante la prima guerra di Macedonia. Fu anche teatro di azioni durante la terza guerra macedone.

Il sito di Styberra è vicino alla moderna Prilep, nella Macedonia del Nord.

Siti archeologici della Macedonia del Nord

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Integrated handling systems, collaborative robotics, and new technology for work centres: at the 2018 edition of Glasstec, scheduled for 23 October, Intermac's sophisticated technology places particular emphasis on automation and integration that support our clients in the challenge to Industry 4.0.
Glasstec is a prestigious stage and the best occasion in which to demonstrate for our clients how they may progress in the name of flexibility and optimisation of processes.
Movetro handling and storage systems.
Mater Loadar: a flexible robotic cell, designed and created to optimise loading and unloading times for work centres and water-jet machines.
V-Loader Vertmax: an automatic loader for the collection and deposit of sheets of glass from pallets to the roller beds of vertical work centres.
Machinery, product lines, and perfectly functioning integrated technological tools: on show at Glasstec Intermac's ability in creating digital, automated, and interconnected factories.
A company that intends to face the challenges of digital transformation must evolve towards an entirely new dimension, transforming itself into a smart factory. The pillars of this evolution are the concepts of intelligent automation and integration of processes applied by Intermac through new solutions and tools capable of improving the quality of the output and guaranteeing greater manufacturing efficiency. To strengthen the integration and interconnectedness of the machine-operator relationship, SOPHIA is also accompanied by the new Supervisor, the I-Cam software capable of communicating perfectly with external management systems and automatically generating work schedules even from a simple reading of text files.
On June 15th, in the special industrial location of the Turbinenhalle in Dusseldorf, the Glasstec Preview took place, an exclusive opportunity to meet all the trade press, to anticipate what will be the main innovations signed by Intermac at the next edition of Glasstec, in program from 23 to 26 October 2018.
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NEW CLINICAL STUDY : A few cents of daily magnesium is an effective and safe alternative to dangerous and relatively ineffective pharmaceutical antidepressants.
Excerpt: Depression is one of the most widely diagnosed conditions of our time, with over 3 million cases in the U.S. every year, and 350 million believed affected worldwide. Conventional medicine considers antidepressant drugs first-line treatments to the tune of 16 billion dollars in global sales by 2023. Despite their widespread use, these drugs are fraught with a battery of serious side effects, including suicidal ideation and completion -- the last two things you would hope to see in a condition that already has suicidality as a co-morbidity. For this reason alone, natural, safe, and effective alternatives are needed more than ever before.
Not only does magnesium help depression, it provides relief for fibromyalgia, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, PMS and migraines. Topical magnesium is a great pain reliever for sore muscles and aching joints (try our bestselling magnesium cream at AvatarProducts.com!) Read full GreenMed report here and see clinical trial here.
Writes Dr. David Brownstein, of iodine fame: Did you know that we have a US Navy warship, The USS Fort McHenry, that is currently quarantined in the Persian Gulf for…an outbreak of mumps in fully vaccinated US sailors. Where is the outrage over a quarantined US Naval vessel? Forget the outrage, where are the MSM articles about the fraud and failure of the mumps portion of the MMR vaccine? If the FDA, HHS, CDC and the US Congress were truly working for us, there would have been Congressional hearings about the safety and efficacy of the MMR vaccine and the MMR vaccine would have been recalled.
As Dr. Brownstein points out, these are adult Navy sailors, all vaccinated. Business Insider tries to pretend this is a very rare virus, but mumps is not rare. Mumps is a swelling of the parotid or salivary glands; the Bus Insider post calls it parotitis, as though this is something different from mumps, and so rare! Read Dr. Brownstein's post here.
Cuartatera (from Argentina) is considered the best polo horse ever. She has been successfully cloned, over and over. Her owner, Adolfo Cambiaso, rides all the clones, each named Cuartatera followed by a number. The horses are all "of the same mind," and thus make the best kind of team ever.
Watch very brief CBS 60 Minutes video, and read the transcript of the report here.


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WBSC signs MOU with VIRTUS – International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairment
PULLY, Switzerland — The World Baseball Softball Confédération (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Marc Truffaut, the president of the International Sports Federation for athletes with an intellectual impairment (VIRTUS), a founding member of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) registered in the UK.
The MOU commits the two parties to encourage respective national federations to work together to promote baseball/softball for athletes with an intellectual impairment.
The WBSC agrees to maintain a new intellectual impairment class as part of future events where possible and to promote the inclusion of players with an intellectual impairment in competitions.
The definition, administration and management of athlete eligibility will be the responsibility of VIRTUS. The WBSC agrees to become a member of VIRTUS and will appoint a representative to sit on the VIRTUS Sports Council.
"This MOU with VIRTUS marks a significant step in the WBSC's continuous effort to grow baseball and softball and increase accessibility to our sport," President Fraccari said. "We are committed to seeking recognition by the IPC and have baseball/softball a sport on the programme of the Paralympic Games by Brisbane 2032."
"Virtus is really pleased to embark on this new partnership with the WBSC to grow baseball/softball for players with an intellectual impairment," commented VIRTUS executive director Nick Parr, who will soon join the WBSC Paralympic Commission as chairperson. "We work closely with several International Sports Federations, and this latest agreement represents an exciting new opportunity for us."
The WBSC Paralympic Commission listed among the objectives of the Strategic Plan 2022-2028 the creation of a Baseball5 version for athletes with an intellectual impairement.
The WBSC is the sixth International federation, including World Karate, World Sailing, World Taekwondo, European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) and Confédération Internationale Francophone Sport Adapté Culture (CIFSAC), with whom VIRTUS has partnerships to grow sport for athletes with an intellectual impairment.\

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Q: Crashing while converting string to wstring I got the following function that crashes randomly when converting a string to a wstring. It is used to parse HTTP headers (http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/66625/A-Fully-Featured-Windows-HTTP-Wrapper-in-C ) and always worked fine, but it randomly stopped working when I changed server recently. (This code comes from the classes that comes with the codeproject project)
inline bool ParseRegExpW(const wstring &regExp, bool caseSensitive, int groupCount, const wstring &source, vector<wstring> &result, bool allowDuplicate = false)
{
    const string regEXP = string(regExp.begin(), regExp.end());
    const string Source = string(source.begin(), source.end());
    vector<string> Result;
    if (result.size() != 0){
        for (int i = 0; i < result.size(); i++) {
            Result[i] = string(result[i].begin(), result[i].end());
        }
    }
    bool res = ParseRegExp(regEXP, caseSensitive, groupCount, Source, Result, allowDuplicate);
    if (Result.size() != 0){
        for (int i = 0; i < Result.size(); i++) {
            printf("Result: %i->%s L: %i : R %i r %i\n", i, Result[i].c_str(), Result[i].length(), Result.size(), result.size());//Result[i] contains what it should contain
            if (i < Result.size()){
                printf("Converting...\n");
                result[i] = wstring(Result[i].begin(), Result[i].end());
                printf("Will crash before getting there..\n");
            }
        }
    }
    return res;
}

Why is this happening? It's so weird to me that it was working fine for the last months and stopped working when I changed server.

A: Assuming result.size() == 0, when you get into that loop and to ...
result[i] = wstring(Result[i].begin(), Result[i].end());

... then no matter the value of i, you'll get undefined behavior due to accessing a non-existent element of the vector.
If result.size() != 0, then this code path will be executed, ...
vector<string> Result;
if (result.size() != 0){
    for (int i = 0; i < result.size(); i++) {
        Result[i] = string(result[i].begin(), result[i].end());
    }
}

... which has the same issues in regard to the empty vector Result.
I'm wondering how this could've ever worked.

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Storia
Studiò alla scuola militare di La Flèche.

Visitò il Madagascar e le isole vicine tra il 1792 ed il 1802; durante il suo soggiorno a Tristan da Cunha tentò per primo, senza successo, la salita al Picco della Regina Maria.
Da questo viaggio ritornò in Francia con un erbario di 2000 piante.

Fu eletto membro dell'Académie des sciences il 10 aprile 1820.

Studiò in modo particolare lo sviluppo del legno. Al suo nome sono dedicate numerose specie botaniche, tra cui la Cycas thouarsii.

Suo fratello, Aristide Du Petit-Thouars, era un navigatore.

Opere

Du Petit-Thouars è l'autore di numerosi testi botanici, tra i quali:
 Genera Nova Madagascariensia (1806)
 Histoire des végétaux recueillis dans les îles de France, de Bourbon et de Madagascar
 Histoire particulière des plantes orchidées recueillies dans les trois îles australes de France, de Bourbon et de Madagascar (1822)

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni


Selling services online can be a lot more challenging than selling products. The biggest problem that service providers run into when they try to target an audience online is that they can't directly interact with them. The interaction is done via a web page, a video or a live chat all of which can't convince a potential buyer if the service is good for them. It is for this reason that selling a service online is a whole different ball game. Below we look at a few things you can do to sell your service online a lot more effectively.
You need to be very specific about the service you're offering. So, if you're providing a web design service, for instance, be very specific about what the web design service entails i.e. just the design or will you also upload the website and do you work with CMS construction. Then throw in things like guarantees, delivery time, and how you're different from the competition.
Your online sales copy should have a detailed breakdown of the service you provide complete with benefits that are clearly explained. If anything, it will help visitors to the website know instantly if that's what they want. You'll also have to deal with fewer queries about aspects of the service you don't offer.
You need to demonstrate that you are flexible enough to accommodate a potential client's unique needs. A big part of selling a service online has to be convincing potential clients that you're the best option for them and offer proof of your flexibility and results.
You need to use easy to understand sales copy which clearly explains how you're going to customize the service. List a couple of categories your clients fall into and then talk about each group. Discuss how you adapt for each group and how that benefits the group.
A martial arts school, for instance, can start by listing the types of students they cater to i.e. teens, children and young adults. Then discuss in detail how the classes differ for each group and how that benefits them regarding learning the skills and improving their health.
In the services industry, you are the product. Doctors, real estate agents, lawyers, mechanics, hair stylists, accountants, etc., are all products that people will only purchase online if they are really good. Selling a service online means you're selling your time but with a promise that the person buying it will see the results you promise. Always keep this in mind when writing copy for your website.
Some services are best sold locally. Selling a service online does open you up to the entire world but why should a $100 a day bread and breakfast in South Boston focus on people in Australia? Make sure to sell your service to people around you first because they are mostly likely to use it. Use language, images, and videos that would best appeal to the people in your area. Sure, the guy across the street will not stay at your bread and breakfast, but there is a good chance that a person searching for a cheap hotel in Massachusetts will be interested!
Selling a service online effectively requires the courage to step up your game as compared to the competition. Unlike selling products, you don't need to offer a huge discount, free shipping or any other attractive deal because your service is unique. Stand out from the crowd, and you'll sell!


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Here is where I take great pride in leading my dynamic Goody marketing team. A team that has understood this challenge well and has reacted strongly, enabling us to turn the game around.
On that, over the last six months Goody has created enormous momentum in the market. The focus has been to relentlessly grow and create value added share pillars behind both commercial and product innovation drives.
In the process we are slowly but surely alleviating ourselves more and more from the unwanted pressure of waging non-sustainable promotion wars in the market.
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Consequently every commercial or product innovation that we've brought to life has allowed us to enter new untapped consumer spaces where mothers are looking for solutions.
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The term "Glycobiology" was first used in 1988 to indicate the blending of carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry, with an understanding of glycans at the cellular and molecular level. Carbohydrates are one of the three major bio-macromolecules responsible for bulk information transfer in biological systems and are involved in a multitude of cellular functions including: cell recognition; motility/homing to specific tissues; signaling processes; cell differentiation; cell adhesion; microbial pathogenesis; and immunological recognition. The cross-cutting research interests of the intramural NIH make it an ideal environment for studies in the glycosciences. A core group of laboratories representing several institutes and the FDA, form the postdoctoral training laboratories of the Glycobiology SIG. Laboratory training is augmented with a "Special Topics in Glycobiology Course," a seminar series and an annual NIH FDA Glycosciences Research Day held each spring that highlights work being done locally in the glycosciences. A Steering Committee composed of both intra and extramural NIH, FDA, NIST and DOE scientists orgainize the SIGs activities.
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While watching the US Open, I wondered if southern golf is taking over the PGA Tour. After doing some research, the below post came about. And Clemson's impact on the PGA Tour is a large part of this movement, so enjoy!
This post was originally published on my personal site
While the South is known for its golf courses (Augusta, Pinehurst, Sawgrass), the game of golf hasn't been focused here since Bobby Jones.
Jones pulled the spotlight from Hagan and New York and was able to keep it through most of the 20's and 30's. But following his health issues, it went back to New York with Gene Sarazan.
And then to Texas with Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan.
It could be argued golf should have taken root in Virginia with Sam Sneed, but he had the misfortune of being a contemporary of Hogan, and Sneed never seemed to be able to wrangle it away from Hogan and take it home to Virginia.
Following Hogan, it could be said Arnie's Army marched the game back to North Carolina. But Arnie had the pleasure of being the first mainstream marketable face in golf. And rather than take the game to North Carolina, it ended up in Times Square.
Throw in Gary Player and a young Jack Nicklaus and the south never had a chance.
The game rested in the hands of the Big Three and corporate America through the remainder of the 60's, & 70's until their careers wound down.
But following their run, golf seemed to struggle (minus one incredible run old man Jack had in '86 at Augusta). It produced great golf, but it could never find its star - someone who could elevate the game the way the earlier greats did.
And then came Tiger Woods. With him, the game refocused itself in places like Palo Alto, California (Stanford) and Eugene, Oregon (Nike).
And it stayed there until one unforgettable November night in 2009.
When Woods crashed into the fire hydrant and was taken to the hospital, the game of golf went south. Literally and figuratively.
But when the south finally had its grip on the game again, it didn't let go. This time it held on, like a Gator with dinner.
During Tiger's run, starting with his win at Augusta in 1997 and ending that fateful night, Americans won 32 major championships (Tiger 14). Of those 32 wins, only 6 were by southerners. The numbers were even worse until Glover (Clemson) and Cink (Georgia Tech) went back to back in the summer of 2009.
That 12+ year run saw Tiger and Phil go head-to-head and he rise of Jim Furyk. It was so bad, even the one-hit wonders were Yankees (Beem, Micheel, and Hamilton).
But since that night, the South has risen. The majors don't show it (2 to 2, with the last two going to the south), but the regular tour stops do.
Using the start of 2010 as the barometer, American's won 72 PGA Tour events (not counting alternate or non-official events). Southerners won 35.
Since 2011, Southerners won 23 of 44 tournaments with American winners. This year, 11 of 21 (and both majors).
And while these numbers only show Southerners winning half the tournaments, the south gets no credit for the vast areas of Texas and Oklahoma. These areas aren't really south, but they ain't north either.
If you leave Texas and Oklahoma out, then the South has won nearly twice as many as the other regions.
And it's a different breed of golfer. They're young, brash, and, most importantly, themselves.
You've got Watson's power and quirkiness, Dufner's chill, Dustin Johnson's length, Kuchar's smile, and Haas' lineage.
But will it last? Not sure, only one of the Golf Boys is from the south. And he has a Green Jacket.
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Labels: Clemson, Golf, Golf Boys, Hogan, Jones, Nelson, Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, South


I took a little stroll around the Web today and happened upon two interesting sites. The first was Fifty People One Question. The idea is to go to a location pose the same question to 50 people. This is certainly not a new idea but for some reason I found the site compelling. This could easily be a project in any course here at Wooster. The second site was Pic Lits. Again I would imagine that the idea is not new by any stretch, but the way it is implemented is interesting. It is really just the classic assign words from a list to an image. The goal being to convey the story told by the image. I'm sure this makes for an interesting assignment in any writing class.
hey. Thanks for posting and kudos. PicLits is what you have describe plus some.
Language Arts teachers have found the site and the feedback is awesome. This is a for sure teaching tool. You can choose either the home page "DRAG-N-DROP" which is the IP or go to FREESTYLE which is equally as popular. The user can write a sotry, a sentence, a poem,a caption, a verse or whatever and we call the creation a "PicLit". E-mail it, blog it, post to Facebook and just make sure if you want to save your Piclits to register. For ESL/ELL teachers, this appears to be a natural. We are working on a Spanish version and a PRINT IT FUNCTION as well.
Dig deep into the site and read PicLits out-loud in your class or write them as a family. Rock and write. There are lots of applications for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.
Thanks for the info Terry. I've only had a little time to look at the site and think about how we can employ it in the curriculum. I'll make sure to give it some more attention soon.


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Q: Too much text for an Excel cell -- how to make the cell scrollable What do I do when I have more text in an Excel cell than I want to show in the allocated space?
Something making it "scrollable" would be preferred.

A: You should create an Active-X text box in the cell and edit some of it's settings to enable the scrolling/wrapping/multi-line features.  I got this answer from this MrExcel.com forum post:

My first thought would be to place a texbox in the cell, set MultiLine=True, WordWrap=True, EnterKeyBehavior=True, ScrollBars=fmScrollBarsVertical. Size the textbox to the same dimensions as the cell.

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*Turn on Developer Options: Click the Microsoft Office Button at the top left, and click "Excel Options" (next to Exit Excel).  Enable "Show Developer Tab in the Ribbon" and click okay.

*Click the Developer Tab.  Under the Controls section, click Insert, and under the Active-X section, choose the Text Box (it looks like ab|).

*On the main worksheet, click-drag the area where you want to place the text box.

*Ensure Design Mode is enabled and click Properties.

*Set EnterKeyBehavior, MultiLine, and WordWrap to True.  Set ScrollBars to 2 - fmScrollBarsVertical.

*Disable Design Mode, and enter your text.

Hope this helps!

A: Without adding anything to your sheet, the contents of the cell are already scrollable in the formula bar. Just select the cell, and scroll the text in the formula bar.

A: An Excel cell doesn't have scroll attributes itself (Without adding an external object container via OLE, ActiveX, etc).
If its a relatively small amount of text, you can use the auto-resize option to get either the row or column to expand to display the full contents of the largest value in that row or column. To use it, slowly mouse over either the row or column headers (the A B C... or 1 2 3...).

When the cursor is within a few pixels of the caption border, it changes from an arrow pointer to a "resize" line.

While the cursor is in the state, double-click once to autosize that row (or column).

A: adding to jdh's answer:
OR you can use wrap text the cell/column if you want to preserve cell width.


My return to Jamaica was long overdue. In the years since I'd been there babies have grown into teenagers and teenagers into adults, locks have grown long, Willy's house collapsed, Sista P created a fabulous vegetarian restaurant in Hope Bay and hosts a weekly radio program from Port Antonio. Many things have changed during my 13 year absence but one thing that's remained the same is my deep affection for Jamaica and it's people.
Willy on the steps of his home. He lost his house in Hurricane Sandy.
Blake and Julian's ceremony took place on a Friday afternoon in late June. The setting was the magnificent San Francisco City Hall. The building is so large that there may be 3 to 5 other ceremonies happening at the same time. Yet some how, in this little nook under the rotunda the ceremony I was privy to felt like the only one.
After tying the knot under the rotunda with an intimate gathering of loved ones, it was time for photos with the newlyweds. Every corner we turned provided another stunning backdrop with more amazing light.
From City Hall the gathering moved over to Jardiniere at the corner of Grove & Franklin. Guests enjoyed local wines, a fabulous dinner and wedding cake number one!
The celebration continued on Sunday at Vine Hill House in Sebastopol. Another party means another outfit, another amazing meal, more delicious local wine and another cake!
And one fantastic pair of Jimmy Choo shoes!
Host Tom Ashbrook and celebrated surgeon, writer, thinker Dr. Atul Gwande discuss the future of American Healthcare at the Paramount Theatre downtown Boston. Post-show discussion with Jack Beatty and book signing with Dr. Gawande.
It's not often that one's 13th birthday falls exactly on one's Bar Mitzvah date but that's the way it happened for this lucky guy. Happy birthday and mazel tov Jeffrey!
It was Friday morning at the deCordova, the weather was perfect. The bride and groom exchanged vows in front of the Jim Dine heart sculpture. Premier photo op! The celebration continued at Aka Bistro in Lincoln where a delicious lunch was had by all. Felicidades Claudia & Roy!


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Q: How to make CodenameOne's RadioButton respect its image constants on its pressed state? I'm not sure if this is a bug or just something I'm missing.
I've added 2 multi-images to the constants "RadioSelectedImage" and "RadioUnselectedImage", and they work fine except in their pressed state. For example: the custom image I added to the unselected constant appears just fine in my RadioButton before any interaction, but when I press it, the image changes to the native image, and when I release it, it changes to my custom selected image as expected.
I thought the problem was with RadioButton's pressed UIID, but I don't see anything that could be changing its image. I'm deriving everything in the pressed state from the unselected state.
Furthermore, if I set the constant "IncludeNativeBool" to false, then it all works as expected, and my custom image appears even in the pressed state. I'd rather not do that though, since I rely on the native theme for some components in my app.
Am I missing something here or is this a bug? If it's the latter, is there a workaround?

A: It should be radioSelectedImage, radioUnselectedImage, radioSelectedFocusImage & radioUnselectedFocusImage.


In a mirror your right hand is reflected as left hand. Our worldview is like viewing an image of the world. We look at and are predominantly tuned to look at the images only believing them to be the real objects. The result is, we observe reverted object (image) believing it to be the real object, left hand is perceived as right hand and right one as left hand.


Luke is the only evangelist who is not a Jew. He went to great pains to collect information for his Gospel and Acts of the Apostles. Luke is writing not only for the Jewish world but for a church spreading to the ends of the world. He sees Jesus as the abiding truth for all people, Jews and Gentiles. Luke's gospel is the first defence of the faith aimed at the governing class. Luke depicts Jesus as a figure of nobility and grace, a man of breathless kindness and forgiveness, with a special concern for the poor. Our ongoing study of Luke coincides with Year 3 of the liturgy and we hope our study will enhance our liturgy each Sunday as we read Luke and note his challenge us to be faithful to our Christian call to follow Christ.


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Delmarva Power Project to Benefit Wicomico and Worcester Counties
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SALISBURY, Md. – Delmarva Power will hold community meetings to provide details on its plan to enhance electric service in Wicomico and Worcester counties by rebuilding a high-voltage transmission line between the company's substations in Salisbury and Berlin, Md. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Delmarva Power, 2530 N. Salisbury Blvd. in Salisbury and at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at Pittsville Fire Hall, 7442 Gumboro Road in Pittsville, Md.
Delmarva Power will invest approximately $25 million to rebuild a 24-mile, 69 kilovolt (kV) power line. A total of 360 structures, which range in height from 40 to 70 feet, will be replaced with steel pole structures that are 55 to 120 feet tall. Steel poles are more durable, require less maintenance and can withstand hurricane force winds of 120 mph.
"Most of the current infrastructure was built in the early 1950s and is due to be upgraded, so it is important that we undertake this project to maintain and improve the reliability of the transmission system" said John Allen, Delmarva Power region vice president.
Work is scheduled to begin in August or September of this year with completion targeted for May 2017.
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China's luxury consumption trends are changing fast. High-end brands need insights on how to grow a presence and prosper in the world's largest luxury market.
Once luxury consumption in China was all about the 'bling' factor - showing off to friends and establishing people's place in the social pecking order. Now the appeal of luxury has become more sophisticated. Out goes the 'bling thing', in comes a more refined appreciation and sense of connoisseurship, as well as a growing interest in the ethics of how things are made. This is partly a consequence of strict government regulations on luxury spending but more importantly it is a sign of a market that is becoming more mature, with a more 'grown-up' attitude towards brands, philosophies and consumer lifestyles.


This picture of the day comes to you from October in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario! This is the view from Island #355 in the Georgian Bay Islands! I visited at the height of their fall season and so, I was greeted with spectacular colors everywhere I went.
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, so I was lucky to have the polarizer - it helps to cut the glare and bring out all the colors, from the lichen on the rock beside me, to the varying shades of water, sky, rock, and foliage.


Amber Dubey is partner and head - aviation at KPMG. He has a professional experience of over 20 years. He has assisted Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in drafting the 12th Five Year Plan for the civil aviation. He is a member of MoCA's Civil Aviation Innovation Council and the civil aviation committees of all major industry bodies.


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Published: October 9, 2020, 10:36 am Updated: October 18, 2020, 8:47 am
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This Houston-area suburb ranks fifth in the nation on list of best affordable communities with big city vibe
Torn between city life and the quiet suburbs? Find the best of both worlds in Pasadena, Texas.
According to Zillow Research, Pasadena, located approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Houston, is one of the most affordable suburbs with a city feel in the U.S.
The Houston-area suburb ranks fifth on its list, scoring a cityness index of 60.5.
Pasadena ranks fifth in the nation on list of best affordable communities with a big city vibe (Zillow)
The new "Cityness Index" was created by Zillow and Yelp to help identify U.S. suburbs that best strike that balance.
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As promised, here are some pics of the 'Barbie: The Dream Closet' event at NYFW. All photos are courtesy of Blo Blow Dry Bar. Stop by Blo's facebook page to see which celebs came to get all doll'd up, and show them some love for sharing!
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Oh Show
Sep. 11th, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Supernatural has had some beautiful design and direction over the seasons, but I don't know when I've seen a frame I liked quite as well as this one from 5.01.
Sam is very, very low!
owzers and I were dissecting the episode tonight and there's this blip, at the point where Sam and Dean are about to be overwhelmed and probably killed by the breaking of the last seal. Sam looks over his shoulder to where Lucifer is rising:
Blip. (I stared till I was crosseyed but I didn't see any hidden 3D picture.) There's a break in reality.
Then they're on the, um, "soul plane". As in dead? Limbo? Between lives? And the Devil says to [Yosemite] Sam, "I could use a guy like you."
And then the rest of the story unfolds. Well, owzers had a fascinating theory about it, and I think I concur: this whole ep is Sam's guilt-wracked hallucination as he is being taken over by Lucifer.
But more screencaps of symbolism.
Sam goes where he wasn't supposed to go. Witness the Do Not Enter sign:
He descends, past a very Ruby2-looking woman, towards a level twice as low as "Ruby".
In the very sleazy motel, he is lower than Dean. This motif recurs throughout the ep.
When Dean comes down to his level, he gives this very Sam-like gesture, and look! There are two Sams--real and reflected.
And a bit later, when Bobby arrives in the Impala (with new plates), there's this shot:
which has nothing to do with anything except guh.
Whoops, missed your great question.
Did you think that Dean was too hard on Sam or not hard enough?
I think Dean's speech to Sam at the end was right out of the "Codependent No More" playbook. It was the talk you give to your drug-addicted family member or abusive partner, the one that says "It's over." Now, what's over is the relationship based on addiction. Trust will be almost impossible to get back. It was as harsh as it needed to be to shake Sam right to his foundations. And if Owzers' and my theory is right, and this whole ep is more or less Sam's guilt-wracked hallucination, it's what Sam believes he deserves.
If we're wrong, and they actually plan to play out the remainder of the series on the basis of permanently broken trust between the boys, with no hope of redemption, then I'll be one monumentally disappointed fangirl.
tehomet
Mmm, me too. :(


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Electric skateboards have gained the spotlight in recent years, not just because they're trendy, but also because it offers users the best combination of thrill and fun in every ride. The problem is that there are so many varieties of electric skateboards, and choosing which one suits you best can be tricky.
To address this problem, we've created this electric skateboard buying guide that will make your life easier in choosing the perfect e-skateboard for you. We'll also be giving you our selection of the best electric skateboards, so you won't have to go through each selection one by one.
To start, let's cover the basics...
What is an Electric Skateboard?
A skateboard is used with one foot laying flat on the board while the other kicks the floor to get it moving. An electric skateboard, on the other hand, works even without kicking the surface. The secret is that it comes with electric components including an electric motor, battery, and remote control where the rider can easily manage the speed and power when accelerating.
In essence, an electric skateboard removes all the hassle of manual effort and at the same time enables you to cruise at high speeds, allowing for better fun and excitement. What this essentially means is that you can glide your way through the streets without being all sweaty. Typically, electric boards come with a speed of at least 15 mph while there are powerful boards that come with a top speed of 28 mph, giving you an ultimate ride.
So, if you're looking to get an awesome board, perhaps it's the right time to upgrade your traditional skateboard into a premium electric skateboard for a great and thrilling experience without sacrificing a very comfortable ride.
Still not convinced? Here are the top reasons why you should get a brand new electric skateboard.
Advantages of Buying an Electric Skateboard
Avoids traffic jams
When you ride an electric skateboard, you're able to be mobile and travel efficiently from one point to another without worrying about traffic. That's pretty much because you can just squeeze yourself into tiny alleyways where no cars can pass through. The best part is that you can pass through pedestrian walkways - the only traffic that you should avoid is the pedestrian traffic!
Allows an effortless yet thrilling ride
The main difference between any electric-powered skateboard is that you can control its movements through the remote control, so you won't have to rely much on your physical effort. What this means is that you can reach top speed without continuously pumping down the streets. Instead, you can easily hit top speed by combining the power of the electric motor and your physical effort - and maintain speed without much effort.
Saves money from gas and parking expenses
If you want to move on to the more practical side of things, then an electric skateboard is a sure way to save money. With this micro-mobility gadget, you can go around the city without worrying about fuel expenses and parking tickets since these boards are electric-powered and extremely portable. Plus, these boards do not require heavy maintenance, so you can also add that to your savings!
Helps save the environment
The problem with many people nowadays is that they always think of purchasing a car when comes to being mobile - and we all know that such an option is not only impractical but also not environment-friendly. With an electric skateboard, you won't have to worry about causing damage to the environment since it's electric-powered, which means that it does not emit any carbon emissions. With an e-skateboard, you get to enjoy adventures, guilt-free!
Provides an intelligent riding experience
What's great with a high-performance electric skateboard is that it comes with a performance-inspired design and build quality that makes electric skateboarding a lot easier and more manageable. With this micro-mobility gadget, you can manage everything through the controller including the max speed, acceleration, and downhill assist among others. The best part about it is that you can get the latest tech at an affordable price.
Parts of an Electric Skateboard
By now, it's not enough that you know the basics of an electric skateboard - you should also have a good understanding of what comprises a powerful electric skateboard or what makes up a good quality board. We've listed below the key components of a powerful board.
The best board should come with powerful motors. An electric motor is the heart of electric skateboarding - without it, then you only have a traditional skateboard. There are two kinds of electric motors - hub motors and belt motors. Most skateboards come with hub motors since they are more silent and tend to provide better range than a belt motor. Like an electric bike, the perfect electric skateboard comes with a high-performing motor that offers an excellent range, outstanding max speed, and top-notch features.
The battery is the second most important electronic component of an electric skateboard. Why? Because since it's electric, it doesn't run on fuel but by battery. The battery is what fuels the board - it's what keeps it running. However, the downside of this is that your electric board can only run up to the extent of its battery capacity. That's exactly why it's important to invest in a good battery since it will define your board's power and performance.
All the electronic components of an e-skateboard are controlled through the remote control. This remote control is connected through Bluetooth, which sends a signal to the main board. It's where you can control the board's movement whether you want to accelerate or hit the brakes. Of course, the direction of the board will still depend on your body movements, since you'll need to balance your body towards the direction you're going.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER
We already mentioned that the electric motor is the heart of your board, but what about its brains? Well, that's where the ESC comes in. The ESC is the main control system of your board. It's connected to the motor and battery through Bluetooth, so it's overlooking all possible commands that you'll enter. To visualize it, when you click a command in the controller, say you want to accelerate, the remote sends a signal to the ESC, which it receives through its Bluetooth receiver. The ESC then commands the battery to release sufficient power so the motor can accelerate.
The deck is the biggest part of the skateboard since it's the platform where the user will stand on. Generally, electric boards are made of wood including canadian maple, while there are those models made up of fiber glass or carbon. The deck is the most determinative part of the board since it's shape will normally determine its kind and capability.
Trucks are the axis of an electric board. It's an essential component on any skateboard since it's the one that enables riders to make turns. There are standard kingpin trucks and double kingpin trucks. The standard kingpong trucks are generally more rigid while the double kingpin trucks offer a more flawless riding mode when making turns.
How much is an Electric Skateboard?
The answer to this question will vary depending on the type of electric-powered skateboard you're getting. You can get a budget electric skateboard to uplift your boring commute for as low as $400, while an expensive brand new electric skateboard can cost up to $3,000. It will really depend on your needs and your lifestyle.
In this buying guide, we'll look into six kinds of the electric skateboards - all terrain electric skateboards, dirt electric skateboards, electric skateboards for kids, electric longboards, off-road electric skateboards, and street electric skateboards.
All terrain electric skateboards, and Dirt electric skateboards, which come with all terrain wheels normally cost between $700 and $2,000. Other kinds of electric boards cost around $1,000 to $2,000. However, take note that the price will highly depend on the features, motor, and battery capacity that come with the board.
If you're looking for an affordable yet awesome board but you're skeptical about getting a budget electric skateboard, don't worry because you can find the best budget electric skateboard here at Electric Bike Paradise. You'll also find electric skateboards that offer great performance made by reputable brands in this shop, so make sure to read on!
How to Choose the Best Electric Skateboards
When choosing the best electric skateboard, you have to pick a powerful board that can offer a comfortable ride and can fit your budget. Finding the best electric skateboard is easy if you can pinpoint which among the selection is made by a reputable brand. But if not, then you have to be well-knowledgeable in choosing the best one that can offer you an ultimate ride.
Most electric skateboard manufacturers claim to offer the best electric skateboards. In fact, the electric skateboard industry is bombarded with lots of "bests"". There are guides that offer the best budget electric skateboard, cheap electric skateboard, high-performance electric skateboard, fastest off-road electric skateboard, and basically just any high-performing electric skateboard.
So, how do you really know which one is the best? The answer highly depends on one's needs and lifestyle. Still confused? That's perfectly fine! To help you decide amongst all available many options in the market, these are the top factors that you should consider before hitting that purchase button.
First question that you should answer is - what will be the purpose of your electric skateboard? Does it have to be fully reliable for daily commuting? Do you need it to be durable and withstand off-road riding? Or are you simply looking for a new hobby to try out? These questions will greatly define the kind of electric board that you should buy.
Usully, electric longboards are designed for smooth pavements and surfaces - this can be the perfect option for city dwellers who are in need of efficient mobility. If you live in the suburbs and you normally pass through bumpy streets or off road tracks, then you should invest in an all terrain electric skateboard.
Is it convenient to use?
An electric skateboard should be convenient to use. A skateboard should be something that you can ride on whenever, wherever, allowing you great flexibility and control over your travel time. However, this kind of convenience is only possible if your electric skateboard will come in handy.
We don't mean that your chosen board should be the lightest board. However, we recommend that you should choose an electric skateboard that's not too bulky and heavy, so you can still carry it wherever you want to go, especially on the bus or in the subway. The caveat here is that you need to be careful when choosing because you want to make sure that your board can carry your full weight including your everyday bag and essentials.
How fast and how far does it run?
The best micro-mobility gadget should also offer outstanding top speed and range. While an electric skateboard may be compact, you'll be surprised with the features and capabilities that it offers, which are highly beneficial for all your travels.
The maximum speed should be one of your top considerations when choosing since it will define the efficiency of your rides. The best electric skateboard should also offer a considerable travel range, allowing you to go to farther places. With an electric skateboard or as with any other gadget, you should look for a model that comes with a performance inspired design, so you'll get the most of your money. The general rule is - the higher the top speed and travel range, the better.
Is it made of high-quality materials?
Your electric skateboard's build quality will heavily affect your riding style. Since your electric board will be driven around the streets, it'll certainly experience a lot of beating, especially on bumpy roads and uneven trails. Because of this, you should make sure to check the kind of components that make up your board, most electric boards come with wooden decks, which are preferred when talking about durability.
Is the deck stable for a great ride?
When it comes to the deck of an electric skateboard, there are several options, the most common being wood, then you have fiberglass, and carbon. You'll mostly find electric skateboards with wooden decks since they tend to be puncture-proof and are more stable as compared to those made of fiberglass.
Aside from the composition of the deck, you'll also have to look into its shape and form. Electric longboards are the most common boards in the market since they are beginner-friendly. There are also shortboards and cruisers, which seem to be the better option for those who are more advanced in riding a skateboard. If you'll be riding on rough terrain, then it's essential that the deck is extra grippy, for better stability and safety.
What else does it offer?
Electric skateboards are supposed to be cool and fun! What does this mean? It means that it should come with all the coolest and latest tech! A good-quality electric skateboard shall not only provide you with great performance but also cool features that will make your riding experience extra functional and convenient. For one, there are electric skateboards that come with led lights, safety features, speed modes, swappable wheels, and a regenerative braking system, which charges the battery whenever you hit the brakes.
Kinds of Electric Skateboard
All Terrain Electric Skateboards
An All-Terrain Electric Skateboard is perfect for those who are looking for a reliable electric-powered skateboard all year round. It's also a good choice for those who live near the beach and in the countryside where the pathways can be sandy, muddy, and rugged. From the name itself, you should already know what it's capable of - riding on any kind of terrain including mud, snow, and sand.
This capability is what sets it apart from the others because skateboards are mostly designed for smooth and paved surfaces. With an all-terrain electric skateboard, you can effortlessly pass through any kind of terrain.
Best All Terrain Electric Skateboard
WowGo AT2 All Terrain Electric Skateboard
The WowGo Electric Skateboard prides itself as an all-terrain electric skateboard, providing its users with utmost comfort and the best riding experience. This electric skateboard comes with pneumatic wheels, perfect for any kind of terrain, and coupled with double kingpin trucks for maximum stability. It's made of fiberglass, bamboo, and a Canadian maple deck for ultimate durability and grip. Yes, it's true - you get all these features in one electric skateboard.
As for its performance, there are 4 speed modes to choose from – Slow, Normal, Fast, and Turbo. It's equipped with two 1,500-watt motors that offer excellent dynamic balance so won't have to worry about the noise when riding it. In terms of range and capacity, this beast can travel for up to 22 miles, boasts a hill-climbing capacity of 30%, and boasts a top speed of 25 mph.
When it comes to off-road adventures, an electric skateboard can also ride side by side with other mobility gadgets like electric scooters. If you're into off-road adventures, then you should consider getting a dirt electric skateboard. Dirt Electric Skateboards are designed to take on rugged, muddy, rocky, and uneven trails which a typical skateboard cannot normally pass through .
With this electric skateboard, you can go on off-road adventures since it's capable of providing its users with utmost stability and safety - all while allowing you to have fun with your peers. Dirt Electric Skateboards are equipped with bigger wheels and designed to have a better grip. They can ride on almost all kinds of surfaces including grasslands, sand, rocky roads, forest trails, or any rough terrain.
Best Dirt Electric Skateboard
MotoTec Dual Motor 36V/14Ah 1600W Dirt Electric Skateboard MT-SKT-1600
If you're looking for a stylish yet powerful electric board that comes with the power of a mini-monster truck, then this MotoTec Dual Motor Dirt Electric Skateboard should be your first choice. With this MotoTec dirt board, you get a dual motor set up with 800-watt electric motors to give you a powerful boost. As for its deck, it's made of 12-ply maple wood, which makes your board more stable.
In terms of performance, you'll be surprised to know that it can instantly accelerate from 0 mph to 15 mph in only 3.5 seconds! Plus, it boasts a top speed of 22 mph and a range of 10 miles, so you won't have to worry about getting late and being left behind by your peers! This sleek-looking board is capable of carrying up to 250 lbs. of weight. This unit comes with air-filled dirt tires, so you can be certain that its grip is totally secure. You can also enjoy your trips more with its safety features such as adjustable speed settings, auto power shutoff, and an anti-lock braking system.
Truth be told, skateboarding is a fun sport and activity, which we all should try at least once in our lives. If you agree with me on this, then buying an electric skateboard for your kid should seem like a great idea. And if that's the case, we have just the right item for you! Our electric skateboard for kids here at Electric Bike Paradise is packed with safety features to ensure the safety of your child.
Best Electric Skateboard for Kids
Backfire Mini 50.4V 450W Super Portable Electric Skateboard BMINI
When it comes to strength and stability, this Backfire mini will certainly not backfire! It's a portable electric skateboard that's packed with so much power and capabilities. It comes with 2 450-watt hub motors that allow it to reach 26 mph at top speed. It's very flexible to use in that it comes with three riding modes - eco mode, sport mode, and turbo mode depending on your mood.
You'll be amazed by its carbon fiber deck that makes it extremely light and portable, also while making sure it's still very grippy. With all of these capabilities and features, your kid will certainly have a great time riding this monster board!
For those who prefer a classic build, you should consider getting a longboard electric skateboard. An electric longboard makes you feel as if you're just surfing on the waves - the only difference is that you're on a pavement. In terms of build, its frame is perfect for beginners who are looking for a more stable and smoother ride that's easy to balance.
The main reason why electric longboards are leading the market is that they're beginner-friendly, in a way that allows you to enjoy skateboarding without much difficulty. Its frame is easier to navigate when passing through bumpy surfaces like potholes and road cracks. So, if you're a beginner who wants to get started in riding an electric skateboard, then you should certainly go for the stability, comfort, and smoothness that a longboard can provide.
Best Longboard Electric Skateboard
Atom B10X 42V/2.5Ah 1000W All-Terrain Longboard Electric Skateboard 40410
If you're looking for an affordable yet reliable electric skateboard, then you should certainly get this Atom Longboard. This electric longboard boasts a wooden maple and bamboo deck that's powered by a 1000-watt brushless DC motor that provides its users with the ultimate boost, perfect for cruising the streets.
In terms of performance, it has a range of 7 miles and can go as fast as 15 mph. It can carry up to 275-lbs. of weight. Now don't get me wrong as this longboard is still a powerful board if you'll take into consideration its price. It's basically one of the best electric skateboards that you can find in terms of affordability!
When it comes to riding on different kinds of surfaces, an off-road electric skateboard is also a good choice. Off-road electric skateboards are somewhat similar to all-terrain skateboards in the sense that they can pass through different kinds of surfaces/terrain.
As for the build, off-road electric skateboards usually come in the shape of a longboard but are equipped with rubber tires designed to be extra grippy, so you can use them on challenging surfaces including sandy, muddy, rocky, and of course, on the streets. It's the perfect choice for those who are looking for an e-board that they can use anywhere.
Best Off-Road Electric Skateboard
Raldey MT-V3S 36V/14Ah 900W Off Road Electric Skateboard
Another monster-like electric skateboard is the Raldey Off-road skateboard. This off-road electric skateboard is powered by a 900-watt motor, so you can be sure that every ride will be a thrilling and fun experience! Stay still on its deck made of Canadian maple as you make sharp and smooth turns with its double kingpin trucks.
As for its performance, it can cruise as fast as 29 mph and can run as far as 20 miles on a single charge! It's like having the capability of an electric bike on an electric skateboard! Heavyweight users will also have fun riding it as it comes with a maximum carrying capacity of 240-lbs. The Raldey Off-road skateboard comes with thick rubber wheels for better shock absorption, a high-strength wheel hub that is impact-resistant, and high-power hub motors, so you can easily cruise your way through any surface without any fuss.
If you're a city dweller, the perfect choice should be the street electric skateboard. When it comes to cruising the streets smoothly and effortlessly, this electric skateboard is certainly the best choice. But other than that, there are so many other reasons why you should get a street electric skateboard. Street electric skateboards are usually faster as compared to other kinds of skateboards. They're also lighter and more portable which allows you to just carry them with you wherever you go. It's basically the perfect choice if you're looking for an electric skateboard that offers outstanding speed and portability.
Best Street Electric Skateboard
Skatebolt Tornado Pro A 36V/7.5Ah 350W Street Electric Skateboard A1
If you're planning of cruising your way through the streets fast, then this Skatebolt Tornado should be your first choice. This electric skateboard boasts a rummaging speed of up to 17.4 mph and has a maximum range of 25 miles. It boasts a powerful dual 350-watt motor so that you can be sure of its reliability, that's more than enough for the entire day.
In terms of its design and built, you get 8 layers of maple for its deck, which gives the user extra stability and grip. It also comes with swappable wheels for better flexibility and a dual motor for a powerful boost.
Are electric skateboards worth it?
A hundred percent YES! If you're into adventures yet want to lower your carbon footprint, then electric skateboarding is a great way to jumpstart your sustainable lifestyle. Not only does it offer the utmost convenience and functionality, but it also allows you to have more fun outdoors. With an electric skateboard, you'll always get your daily dose of serotonin boost, while living a more active lifestyle!
What is a good electric skateboard?
A good electric skateboard differs depending on the rider. While one may look at a dirt electric skateboard as being the best electric skateboard, another may prefer having a longboard. However, to answer this question, it's important to go through the guide, which we've enumerated above - this includes the purpose, convenience, capabilities, and all other features that it offers. But as to reputation, you can find really good electric skateboards from brands like MotoTec, Raldey, WowGo, Atom, Backfire, Maxfind, and Exway among others.
Electric Skateboards have relatively the same price as electric scooters. You can find good electric skateboards for as low as $400 while the most advanced models can go as high as $3,000. The price of course heavily depends on the brand, features, and capabilities. Longboards are usually more affordable as compared to all-terrain electric skateboards, which come with bigger wheels and better capabilities for off-roading.
How reliable are electric skateboards?
Electric skateboards are highly reliable for an everyday ride if you'll use them for commuting. It somewhat works the same way as an electric scooter but only without the handlebar or throttle. This means that, just like an electric scooter, an electric skateboard also allows you to move to different places conveniently by simply relying on its driving range. Most electric boards also offer outstanding speeds, allowing you to reach your destination faster.
How much power is needed for an electric skateboard?
Most low-end models of electric skateboards come with up to a 350-watt motor, which is already sufficient for an average rider. If you're looking for a reliable everyday ride, then you should opt to get a unit with at least a 450-watt motor, which should already be enough for your daily activities. However, if you're interested in getting a higher-end model for outdoor and off-road adventures, then you should get an electric skateboard that comes with at least an 800-watt motor, or even a 1,000-watt motor.
Getting Your Own Electric Skateboard
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--
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--
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		end
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