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If you think of Sheffield as the Steel City then you'll be surprised to see that it's diversified somewhat in recent years and now if you're looking for an apprenticeship in Sheffield then you'll probably be able to find one in just about any sector you care to mention. Apprenticeships in Sheffield have increased from just 2, 030 starts in 2005/6 to 4,890 in 2013, according to Office for National Statistics figures.
Sheffield's largely industrial heritage has given way to a re-invented city that is looking to make a name for itself as a modern technology and centre of sporting excellence. That's not to say that the steel industries are completely gone – far from it. In fact they are still worth over £7 billion a year to the city, so if you're wondering what to focus on in Sheffield apprenticeships then it's well worth keeping your mind open.
On NotGoingToUni you can find extensive listings for Sheffield school-leavers, college students and junior professionals. You can sort by job type or UK region using the search box above or take a look at our featured vacancies below. Our list of jobs and opportunities changes regularly as new companies and institutions join NotGoingToUni, or as existing partners add new roles and vacancies. The best way to keep up-to-date with the opportunities that are perfect for you is to create your own account http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/register and keep your profile updated.
To give you an idea of the sort of Sheffield apprenticeships available here is a selection of companies that regularly work with us at a local and national level:
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- Sheffield College are searching for an accountancy apprentice
- Mondelez International are searching for a school-leaver to join their technical programme.
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The Girl and the Bear
Fourth Part
The night outside of her was very lovely. It was dark like Indian ink, but the sky was not too close to the ground. The air was very still and cold like it was made up of billions of tiny tiny crystals. And the animals were quiet, sleeping perhaps. The mountains were so enormous to the girl. Water came from her eyes as they were shut, and she could feel the burning up her skin again. Like fire paper. Her legs were pricked all over, heat in every pore. And she felt the same trying to break out of her body. She had to free him from beneath the surface. Her eyes opened and she spat into the snow, fearing she might choke if she did not. But her mouth quickly came dry and terrible again. The girl looked around her, at the tree upon which she rested, at the ground and at the forest ahead of her. She was searching with her eyes, quick, quick, looking around for a rock, something. Something sharp for cutting.
She saw nothing suitable. Her eyes were blind and confused with water and the very cold air. It was difficult for her to see, and all she could feel as she reached out around her was snow and tree, wet and permanent and ungraspable. Yet she just had to free the thing. So the girl took a hold of her leg and bit down. To no avail. Her teeth were too cold and not sharp enough, so she tried to scratch with her fingers. Better. She dug into her skin and dragged her nails hard across the skin. Many times, again and once more. Until she saw her hands becoming bloody and wet, her legs were cut too, slippery with blood and yet still burning, trapped, no release at all. She scratched and scored her skin, but all that lay beneath was blood. Well of course, what was she thinking of? The blood dripped down into the snow, corrupting orange upon white like a dirty, awful stain. Bright and ugly red, the snow soaked it up. And it was cool as the girl knelt, so she stayed a while. And her eyes and lips she felt them sting, and she saw blackness and whiteness in the back of her eyes. And then she saw a knife or a rock. No, it was a knife. She saw it so clearly before her, so shiny and tempting in the black and red bloodshot. So she reached and reached, she put out her arm to take a hold of the knife. Good. And she did what she had to do. She cut out her heart and buried it in the snow. Good.
Some hours passed and the night too. The sun rose behind the white sky and gave light to the mountains, cold and white. And the day was here again, the land showed itself, though it was still covered by the white snow, even some newly fallen. The girl was seated, her stomach flopped upon her thighs and face in the dirt and snow, and around her were marks of brown and red dissipating into the surface. Fading and dirtying. Weak and human. They circled her kneeling body like a star, like a halo. And the animals began to awake in the forest.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Winston Churchill and the New Digital "Iron Curtain"
March 5th will mark the 66th anniversary of Winston Churchill's "Sinews of Peace" address, better known as the "Iron Curtain speech," delivered in a gymnasium at Westminster College in tiny Fulton, Missouri. There, Churchill provided the epoch-defining view of the division between the Communist "Soviet sphere" and the democratic West, the memorable (and now, almost overused) appraisal of the Anglo-American partnership as the "special relationship" and a word-perfect exhortation of the principles of freedom and liberty.
But all these years later, with the USSR no more, do Churchill's words still ring true?
In searching for an answer, one need look no further than the recent censorship actions of another Communist regime, North Korea. Following the death of Kim Jong-Il, their Supreme Leader, the Pyongyang authorities declared that anyone caught using a mobile phone during the state-ordered 100-day mourning period would be convicted of a war crime. Similarly, during the recent crackdown in Syria, the tech minions of Bashar al-Assad used a "kill switch" to cut its embattled citizens off from the web – the same tactics used by the panicking regime in Egypt during its last days. Meanwhile, Iran tried to close down all social networking sites to prevent protest organizers from spreading the word.
And how does this relate to Churchill, a technophobe who, after all, denied Westminster College president Franc "Bullet" McCluer's request to broadcast the Iron Curtain speech by TV, telling him "I deprecate complicating the matter with technical experiments"?
One of Churchill's reasons for using the "iron curtain" metaphor was that Stalin's cronies were preventing media access to Poland, Yugoslavia, and other countries struggling under the Red Army's jackboots. Despite the Marshal's feigned support for "free and unfettered elections" in the Yalta Declaration, diplomats from Britain, America, and elsewhere were, just weeks later, followed and harassed, and some expelled. Stalin had rung down this solid metal curtain to prevent reports of his puppets' malfeasance from leaking out, and to keep his new subjects and their tales of woe in.
The modus operandi of the new dictatorships is different, but the spirit is the same. Essentially, the people of Syria, North Korea, and Iran (not to mention China, which also restricts internet use) are living behind a virtual iron curtain, every bit as oppressed as their predecessors in the USSR. And while bright minds in these countries are jerry-rigging internet connections via old fax machines and (for those with the resources) satellite phones, and Twitter provides a platform for Iranian dissidents to show the Revolutionary Guard's brutality, we are in need of a Churchill to enunciate their plight on the world stage.
In addition, our leaders must be forthright in not only explaining the inherent wickedness of totalitarian rule, but also in their defense of the principles we are privileged to have in a democracy: the rule of law; freedom of religion, the ballot box and expression; and the chance to advance ourselves without the backhanders and corruption that are rampant in a police state. Too often, we take for granted these great pillars of liberty, or we fear that praising them will make us sound like self-righteous imperialists. Churchill knew that this was not so: it is only by confessing our creed that we can hope to perpetuate it, and, by putting it into practice through strong diplomacy, to help others who find themselves under the dictator's yoke to obtain it. As he said at Fulton, "We must never cease to proclaim in fearless tones the great principles of freedom and the rights of man which are the joint inheritance of the English-speaking world. " Just as true now as 66 years ago.
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- hcr said...
Thanks for this. Someone once said to me that the issue in America is only exceedingly rarely about free speech, the issue is access. You can say anything, for the most part, without the state getting involved. But what you can't get is access to be heard, since the media tends to devolve into very limited channels to which only the wealthy have access.
That's why the internet is such an important tool... and why it's so important to keep it accessible to all.
Richard John deals with these issues in his book on the postal service, by the way.
- February 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM
- Unknown said...
Amazing, Philip. A war crime to use a cell phone for a hundred days, and we can't even stop kids using them while driving.
While I don't think I disagree with you, I am a bit uneasy about the idea that anybody who tries to limit people's access to western media is in the same camp as Kim Jong-Il. There are plenty of legitimate reasons why people in the non-English speaking world might feel ambivalent toward the internet, Facebook, twitter, .xxx sites and the culture they all promote. The question, I guess, is can the underlying technology be freed from the overlaid culture? Which I suppose is not too different from Heather's point about access -- and that's why we need anarchist hackers every bit as much as leaders who stand forthrightly against totalitarianism. (But I've just finished reading V for Vendetta, so take this with a grain...)
- February 22, 2012 at 4:58 PM
- pw said...
Heather and Dan, thanks for the comments.
Heather, I am interested to read that nook on the now imperiled postal service. I agree that the web is crucial for people to be heard, even when we don't agree with some of the content. As Churchill, FDR, Jefferson et al stated, freedom of expression is a pillar of liberal democracy.
Dan, of course not everyone who limits web access is a Kim Jong-Il wannabe. I don't want my five year old getting on porn sites inadvertently, and if I download software to prevent that I don't believe that makes me a tyrant. However, the motivation of leaders in Syria, Iran and company is clear - try to maintain the lie that the grass isn't greener outside their high walls, keep records of atrocity smothered, ans prevent people from educating themselves about 'dangerous' principles such as free elections.
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SocGen's Dylan Grice is out wth a fresh dose of catnip for goldbugs, tinfoil hat wearers, and anti-Feders.
His latest note is titled: When To Sell Gold.
But before he gets to the answer draws a royal flush of anti-Fed memes.
For example, he makes this famous comparison.
Though developed market governments are insolvent by any reasonable definition, it's far from inevitable that this insolvency will precipitate an extreme inflationary event ... it's just that it might ... And although I've wondered aloud if Ben Bernanke is in fact the reincarnation of Rudolf von Havenstein – the tragic president of the German Reichsbank who presided over the Weimar Hyperinflation (speculative evidence presented below) – I don't think he actually is ... it's just that he, and other central bankers, might be closer than they think ...
We're really not sure whether Grice purposely mislabled the pictures of the two central bankers or not.
Then he blasts economists for not understanding the appeal of gold:
...because economists look down on disciplines which might teach them it, such as history, because they aren't mathematical enough. True, historians don't use maths (primarily because they don't have physics envy) but what they do use is common sense, and an understanding that while the economic laws might hold in the long run, in the short run the political beast must be fed.
Then he busts out the famous chart, which we've all seen, of how the Romans debased their silver.
Then finally he reveals when people should sell their gold:
Eventually, there will be a crisis of such magnitude that the political winds change direction, and become blustering gales forcing us onto the course of fiscal sustainability. Until it does, the temptation to inflate will remain, as will economists with spurious mathematical rationalisations as to why such inflation will make everything OK (witness the IMF's recent recommendation that inflation targets be raised to 4%: IMF Tells Bankers to Rethink Inflation – WSJ). Until it does, the outlook will remain favorable for gold. But eventually, majority opinion will accept the painful contractionary medicine because it will have to. That will be the time to sell gold.
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Tucked away and mostly hidden under the escalators of a large office building foyer is the beautiful and cosy Bacco Wine Bar. It's a great place for chillaxing with a nice glass of wine after a long working week. The Prosecco is a good starter and goes down well to calm the nerves. The bar service is Italian and friendly and there's a large open kitchen which hides nothing from it's customers. The very Italian stracchino is a soft cheese yet too mild for my taste buds compared to say a Brie or Camembert but combined with some Prosciutto Di Parma and rocket as advised by the helpful Italian Stefan it makes it more palatable. The other 2 Italian cheeses of Asiago Dop and Gorgonzola Dolce were much more to my liking. The meat and cheese fridge to the side of the bar teases the eyes and stomach with more Italian goodness next time.
For the sweet tooth lovers check out Bacco Pasticceria.
Other wine bars visited:
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Washington D.C, Jul 9 (ANI): Cancer patients who pop statin pills are less likely to die of the four most common forms of cancer, suggests a new study. The 14 year study from nearly one million patients found that a high cholesterol diagnosis was associated with lower risk of death in lung, breast, prostate and bowel cancers. Lead author Paul Carter from the Aston University in Birmingham, UK said: "The discovery of a link between obesity and high cholesterol as risk factors for cancer has been exciting for researchers and the public," adding "Even trendier is the idea that if high cholesterol can cause cancer, then cholesterol lowering interventions such as statins could reduce this risk." He continued: "We previously found an association between having high cholesterol and developing breast cancer.2 Animal studies show that giving statins for high cholesterol can reduce the risk of breast cancer. We wanted to see if there was any effect of high cholesterol on mortality amongst cancer patients." The study analysed information from 22,677 people suffering from lung, breast, prostate and bowel cancer, the four most common cancers in the UK. After adjusting for factors which might influence mortality, including age, gender, ethnicity, and the ten most common causes of death in the UK, the researchers found that patients with cancer were less likely to die if they had a diagnosis of high cholesterol than if they did not. Having a diagnosis of high cholesterol was associated with a 22 percent lower risk of death in patients with lung cancer, 43 percent lower risk of death in breast cancer, 47 percent lower risk of death in prostate cancer, and 30 percent lower risk of death in bowel cancer. Carter noted: "Our research suggests that there's something about having a high cholesterol diagnosis that improves survival and the extent to which it did that was quite striking in the four cancers studied. Based on previous research we think there's a very strong possibility that statins are producing this effect." Senior author Rahul Potluri said, "The results of this study strengthen the argument for a clinical trial evaluating the possible protective effect of statins and other routinely used cardiovascular medications such as aspirin, blood pressure medications, beta-blockers and ACE inhibitors in patients with cancer. Whether it is statins and/or other cardiovascular drugs in combination that have an effect on mortality remains to be seen." Potluri concluded: "Patients with cancer who are at high risk or have established cardiovascular disease should be given statins as per current guidelines. I don't think at the moment we can give statins for cancer per se. But this could change if there was a positive result in the clinical trial." The study has been presented at Frontiers in CardioVascular Biology (FCVB). (ANI)


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I love Rice-a-roni, but there's so much sodium per serving... I was looking for another way to get the same flavor with things that I already have around the house. Big thanks to chaos in the kitchen for the recipe, which you can find here. Love it!
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Our Caring Dairy Program is Working Toward a Sustainable Future for Dairy
Here at Ben & Jerry's, making euphoric ice cream for our fans is only one part of our mission. As a business guided by progressive values and a three-part mission statement, we like to look at the full picture of how making your favorite ice cream flavors impacts the world around us. And since making ice cream requires lots of milk and cream, dairy farming practices are high on our priority list. After all, we believe that when you have a happy cow, a happy farmer, and a happy planet, you get the best dairy products.
We have long supported family dairy farms, from our "Save Family Farms" campaign in the early days, to the Caring Dairy program that we use today. Since 2011, the Caring Dairy program has encouraged family farms to support sustainable agricultural practices, top-notch animal care, and dignified conditions for farm workers. Seven years into the program, we are excited to be able to report that it has produced significant results.
How Does Caring Dairy Work?
Here's how it works: Farms that supply dairy to Ben & Jerry's join the Caring Dairy program voluntarily, and for their efforts they receive an additional premium on top of their regular milk price. The program focuses on building soil health as the very foundation of a successful farm, but there's a lot more to it. Participating farms must meet the basic standards of the program, which include cow care, planet stewardship, and farmer and farm worker support. Farms that go beyond these basic requirements to higher levels of achievement can earn a higher premium. Each year, farms that join the program must complete a self-assessment to evaluate their farm against key criteria, complete two improvement plans based on the results of their assessment, and attend three workshops for further learning. The assessment results from farms participating in the program are third-party verified by Where Food Comes From.
What Are the Results?
We have seen incredible changes on Caring Dairy farms over the past few years. While many farms were already making great strides toward sustainability, participation in the program raised the bar by educating farmers on better practices in environmental stewardship, herd management, community involvement and farm and farmworker communication. Farmers have stepped up their game, tracked their progress, and in the process have earned additional compensation. It's a win-win! These are just some of the successes we've seen in recent years:
Planting Cover Crops
Cover crops are key to reducing erosion, protecting water quality, improving soil health, and reducing reliance on fertilizers and other chemicals. Caring Dairy farmers have planted cover crops over two-thirds of their land — that's twice the rate of other farms in the region!
Adopting No-Till Practices
Planting without tilling the soil can be tough, but Caring Dairy farmers have been figuring out how to make it work. Avoiding tillage means keeping more carbon in the soil and preventing soil from eroding. Caring Dairy farmers have been adopting no-till practices on more of their land each year, including an 84% increase last year.
Reducing the Use of Fertilizers
Chemical fertilizers* can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution. They don't feed the soil, just the plants. Caring Dairy farmers reduced their use of fertilizers by an impressive 28% last year alone.
Tracking Carbon Footprint
Just like humans, cows have a carbon footprint. Caring Dairy farmers have created a baseline to track their farms' greenhouse gas emissions using a specially-designed computer program. They input their current practices and the program allows them to model how experimenting with alternative practices could reduce their carbon footprint.
Tracking Chemical Use
Caring Dairy farms are quickly embracing new technology and becoming pretty high-tech. We use another computer program to estimate the environmental risk of on-farm chemical use to ground water, aquatic organisms, soil organisms, pollinators, and beneficial insects. Farmers receive a report that identifies the risks posed by chemicals used on their farm along with alternative, less harmful solutions. Armed with these data, farmers reduced their chemical usage by 4% per acre last year. This is just a start —with more information and better practices, we will see a continued reduction in chemical use.
Ensuring Regular Veterinary Care
Cows are the heart and soul of dairy farming, and farmers are passionate about keeping their herds happy and healthy. We believe that proactive herd management is the most successful way to ensure that, so we pay for expert-trained vets to visit each Caring Dairy farm to evaluate the herd and their living conditions.
Ensuring Fair Labor Standards
We believe that all labor should be treated with dignity and respect, and we know that most farmers do, too. Whether from far away or nearby, all farm workers are a valuable part of the local community. While worker standards have always been a part of the program, we are proud that starting in 2018, Caring Dairy farms will be certified in a new set of labor standards through the Milk with Dignity program, a farm worker-led initiative.
Compensating Farmers
We understand that being a Caring Dairy farm is extra work for farmers. For their efforts toward increased sustainability, we give farmers who participate in this voluntary program an additional premium on top of their usual compensation. Between 2011 and 2017, the total premium payout to Caring Dairy farmers was $7.5 million, including $3.3 million in 2017 alone!
Planning for The Next Generation
Planning for the next generation to take over farm operations is an important aspect of sustainability. Caring Dairy farmers complete a succession plan and a business plan to ensure that their herds and farmland are taken care of when the time comes that they are unable to do so themselves. While we recognize that the family conversations around these topics can be hard, we believe they are essential for the viability of farming into the future.
We are committed to our dairy farmers and the important work they do. After all, without dairy farms, we wouldn't have ice cream flavors like Half Baked, Cherry Garcia, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. But we believe that dairy farming can do so much more than produce milk for our favorite dessert: it can help to manage greenhouse gas emissions, build healthy and climate-resistant crops, and provide a livelihood that will support farming communities for generations.
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Evelyn has been accepted to the Life Film Festival in Hollywood, CA!
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Importance of Commercial Carpet Cleaning
Carpets have become an important asset of all homes. Carpets have different purposes that they are meant to serve. The uses range from the various purposes they are meant to serve. The carpets are used in homes and also in offices. As they are being used these carpets require regular cleaning. To achieve the required level of cleaning there has to be a system through which one can do their cleaning. Commercial carpet cleaning is well used to ensure that the carpet cleaning services are available to all those who are interested in it.
Commercial carpet cleaning is beneficial to many people. Very many people operate under a very tight schedule. Free time is a rare occurrence for these people who are working on a tight schedule. It becomes hard for these people to achieve the goal of cleaning their carpets on their own and hence will require help from elsewhere. It becomes important and possible to have the commercial carpet cleaning come in here to help see to it that the cleaning is done. The commercial carpet cleaning agents are in a position to come in and work on these carpets and hence save them the stress and the pressure.
Commercial carpet cleaning ensures that all matters of concern are put into consideration. The best results are then an assurance with all these considered. It is possible to maintain the carpet as well with all these considerations. The washing process does not have any adverse effects to the carpet. Since they ensure that all details are followed to the letter. For future business they help build a good relationship between the clients and themselves.
Commercial carpet cleaning is important to the larger population. This is because in the course of their operations they employ a large population of people. It provides a means of earning a living to all these people. This employment ensures that they now have a way of earning a daily bread. They can now earn a living from this source of income.
Commercial carpet cleaning has become a good way of making money. Beginning a commercial carpet cleaning is not a difficult process and it is easy to have one. For all those with interest it is possible to begin one and run it efficiently. This works since the capital required is affordable. Raising all the requirements is not difficult. It is made possible by the fact that only a few requirements are needed alongside the workforce.
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This was the strange comment I received at the Microsoft store in Atlanta, Ga
I have the one year training program and I am SURE they do not expect clients to come every week.
Well they were in for a surprise when I signed on.....
I am on first name basis with most of the staff but a few are really tired of working with me....
Too bad.......
But this week while waiting for a training session, I was surprised when one of the staff who I had spoken with about Italy (another Italian American I have met) said " I didn't recognize you until you smiled". It occurred to me that now that I have reached the age of 'invisibility' I don't make the effort to stand out.
And how strange because almost 24/7 I am happier than I have every been. Happier than when I made enough money to 'buy things' to make me happy. Life is very strange.
But becoming invisible was one of the big surprises. Unless you are strange, forceful or wear something outlandish a 'mature' person can travel through the mall, the grocery store or even on a busy street and NEVER BE NOTICED......
Be a Traveler not a tourist Learn something new Find a new adventure Experience the local life!
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Solo Traveler at the weekend market
Focusing on Home to Italy I often neglect to share how I solo travel in Italy 30 days or more every year when possible.
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And every year I learn more about the places I as a solo traveler can spend the day or a few hours and blend into the crowd.
Weekend markets are a GREAT place to meet or just watch the residents of a town or city. There is so much to be learned from the items they sell at antique, food or even our equivalent to a garage sale. Along with a trip to the super mercato I often have some understanding of day to day life or at least a list of questions to try to answer before I leave.
Lesley who has co owns Villa Magnolia Puglia
http://www.villamagnoliaitaly.com, mentioned that she visits a market EVERY week and shared a wonderful web site with me that lists ALL the markets throughout Italy! I am in heaven. http://www.lamescolanza.com/mercatini/puglia.htm.
Before my next trip Home to Italy, I will print out a list of all the markets in the towns I plan to visit.
Leslie also tells me how to negotiate in Italy:
"Each and every Sunday an Antique Market is held somewhere in Puglia . We go to the Ostuni Market, the Martina Franca Market and the Market near Lecce held on the last Sunday of each month. It is great fun to go to these markets...we have purchased many items for Villa Magnolia eg; rugs, lamps, mirrors, vases, tapestries, furniture & more.
Obviously when you are interested in an Item never let the seller know, just offer half the asking price and watch his reaction, walk away then return later with an offer slightly higher, in Italy the art of bartering is fun and the perfect place to do this is at markets. All furniture and accessories inside Villa Magnolia are authentic Italian, most of which date back to 1800's."
Inside and outside Villa Magnolia I can see in her on line photos some of the treasures she has found in those markets.
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History of the Northeast Big Buck Club
Compared to many hunting clubs, the Northeast Big Buck Club (NBBC) is a relatively young group -- it hasn't yet developed a deep history. The club was started in 1996 by Bob Fontaine and Jeff Brown. Brown now serves as president while Fontaine has taken the role of supporting membership director.
The not-for-profit organization is operated by a group of nine officers and directors and a deep network of volunteers -- more than 150 members assist with measuring in seven Northeast states. The states that make up the club's Northeast are Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Outside of these states, the group has supporting members spanning throughout Canada and the United States [source: Northeast Big Buck Club].
The year after the NBBC was launched, Brown and Tim Lajoie created CamoKidz, a program to encourage young people to participate in outdoor sports and activities. The group remained under the auspices of the NBBC until the year 2000 when it branched out on its own [source: Zoominfo].
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Right Handgrip
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Rear Suspension
Front Shock
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Chain Cover
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Perfect for kids or youth to ride, this model is not for adults
FAST! 50CC Two Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air Cooled Engine
Double Front and Single Rear Suspensions! Conventional Fork!
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
Wheel: Front & rear 12 1/2*2.75
Gas Tank: 0.2 Gallon Fuel Tank
Off Road Use Only.
Some assembly required
This mini dirt bike from Coolster is very popular and a great item for kids. The Coolster mini dirt bike looks like a full size dirt bike. Coolster provides great features like front and rear disk brake, heavy duty rear shock, high performance 2 stroke exhaust, light weight alloy rims and an automatic transmission. It is very sharp looking, reliable and inexpensive. Ideal for young riders with no prior off-road motocross experience. The 2-stroke engine provides strong horsepower, low traveling noise and long service life. We paid great attention to the balance of our dirt bikes. Frame, front fork, suspensions and tires are special designed and tested. You will have smooth and comfort ride experience with our balanced bikes!
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Engine/Drive Train
50cc, 2 stroke
Cylinder Arrangement
Volume of ratio
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Driving Method
Unleaded petrol & 2 cycle engine oil mixing
Start Mode
Hand pull type
Max Speed (MPH)
35+ (Depending on Riders Weight and Road Conditions)
Max Traveling Noise
Frame /Body/ Suspension / Brakes
Front Suspension
Double A-arm
Rear Suspension
Single arm
Steel Frame with Heavy Coated Finish
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Front Tires
12 1/2*2.75
Rear Tires
12 1/2*2.75
Steering Bar Angle
Capacities / Dimensions
Net Weight (lbs)
Max Load
Seat Height
Carton dimension (L*W*H/in)
42.92" x 25.98" x 27.95"
Tool Kit
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After you place your order, you will receive an email or letter with specific instructions showing you how to fill out in the form correctly. You are only required to complete four (4) areas that will be highlighted for you. It is very important to leave all other areas blank. Place the signed 262 form in the provided envelope and mail it to us ASAP. Once we receive the signed original we will complete the registration for you. The license plate and registration card will be mailed to your address. There will be no further action required on your behalf after the completion of the REG 262 form.
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We have the largest selections for parts and carry more parts than any competitors. Check our parts section and our competitor's , if they ever have one, you will know the difference immediately.
We update our site everyday, if you see it then we have it available. Most orders shipped within 1 business days!
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Assembly for MOST dirt bikes includes: Handle bar brackets (c-clamps), front wheel, front brake, number plate and front fender. (May differ per model)
Normally it will take up to 7 business days to process your order. Most orders will be shipped from our warehouses in Los Angeles. After our shipping company picks up your order from our warehouses, the estimated delivery time will be 3-10 business days depends on your location.
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All ATVs, Go Karts, Mopeds, Dirt Bikes and UTVs will be put in a steel crate and shipped by a reputable trucking company to door directly. Electric scooters, pocket bikes, parts and accessories will be shipped by FedEx or USPS. We will email you a tracking number after your order is shipped. Our trucking company will always call you before the delivery and let you check the condition of your items when they arrive, so do not worry about that you could miss the delivery.
Don't be fooled by some companies "Free Shipping" offers. They just add shipping charge in their product prices and their prices are usually $150-$500 more than our prices. In addition, some competitors only ship your bike to the nearest trucking company terminals, those terminals are not readily available in a lot areas, that means you may have to spend your own time, your own gas and get a truck and trailer to drive long way ( in some cases, it could be more than 150 miles) to get it. Also, some competitors will ask you to pay additional $30-50 for residential address delivery and $50-$75 for liftgate service. Those motorcycles are very heavy and in most cases, you do need those services and end up paying a lot more for shipping.
No any hidden charges or tricks here, we only offer you fast, reliable and honest services. Our shipping charge already includes liftgate service and residential address delivery and we will deliver your bike right to your door.
Note: For oversized bikes, there might be a chance that our trucking company driver cannot unload this bike with liftgate on his own. The reason is that there is no lift gate big enough to unload this bike and this bike is too heavy for one person to unload. If our trucking company informs us so, you are expected to have several friends to help our truck driver to unload the bike when it arrives at your door. You can also provide a business address with a forklift to us for delivery or you can go to trucking company local terminal to pick up your bike.
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We do not charge sales tax except in California. That's extra savings for our customers comparing to buying bikes from local vendors on top of our already lower sale prices.
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We are dedicated to powersports products with knowledgeable service staff to answer your questions and provide service and technical support before and after sales. We are a bonded and licensed motorcycle dealer and have a large store front open to public in California. We have been in this business for eleven years.
We offer great prices:
Our prices are the best in this industry, we welcome our customers to look around and compare our prices with local dealers and other online vendors. Shopping with us can save you a lot of money, and we offer great discounts on multiple item purchase and parts, you will save even more, when purchasing multiple items. You don't need to pay tax on your purchase if you are not in California.
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We provide great technical support:
We do know our products and our technicians have worked with powersports products for years. If you have any problem with assembling, riding and maintaining our bikes, just call us and our friendly technical staff will walk you through any problem you have step by step until you problem is fixed!
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We always ship bikes directly to your door and we do not charge additional for residential delivery and lift gate service (Free lift-gate service except for bikes and samll ATVs). All our bikes are put in a crate and well protected by a steel frame and foams. We only ship our bikes by a reputable trucking company to ensure lowest shipping damage rate and great service!
Ride Safe and Have Fun!
Off-road riding is great fun! When you take proper safety precautions, injury is less likely to occur. As a responsible rider, you must outfit yourself in appropriate safety gear every time you hit the trails. Doing so keeps injuries and equipment damage to a minimum.
Buy a helmet safety approved by the Department of Transportation. It will have "D.O.T." stamped on the back, near the base. It should fit snugly, allowing very little head movement within the helmet.
Purchase a quality set of goggles. Trail debris can hit a rider in the face, and sunglasses do not offer enough eye protection. Purchase special safety goggles that easily fit over prescription eyeglasses if necessary.
Obtain a high-quality pair of off-road riding boots. Tennis shoes and hiking boots are not safe enough for off-road trail riding. A single rock can break an ankle on an ORV trail. Stout riding boots with heavy-duty casings are essential trail safety gear.
Buy a comfortable pair of riding gloves. Vibration from the handlebars can cause sore hands and wrists. A good pair of riding gloves will absorb some of the impact and make your ride more enjoyable.
Purchase the appropriate clothing. Regardless of outside temperature, wear a lightweight, long sleeved shirt and thick, full-length pants to protect the skin. Breathable material is necessary, as are bright colors easily visible to oncoming riders. Riding pants and jerseys offer the rider much needed protection from overhanging limbs, branches, and flying debris.
Acquire a chest protector. Stones thrown by other ATVs and unexpected branches in the trail can hit a person squarely in the chest while trail riding. It is extremely dangerous to have the wind knocked out of you at 50 mph. A chest protector is mandatory safety gear for ORV trail riding.
Purchase a good neck brace. It provide strong support and good protection to your neck and it is mandatory to wear for dirt riding in some states.
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shelia S
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Great beginner bike!
Everything was shipped with care and package arrived in time for Christmas.
2 people found this helpful
Crystal H
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This bike is exactly as described, and goes as fast as expected. My kids love this little bike and ride it every day.
2 people found this helpful
Dylan U
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I am giving this bike 5 stars, because any deficiency in its design is able to be determined before purchase. The fact that it is made in China and very cheap in comparison to other bikes is the first give away that this could be a poor quality bike. I am not calling it a poor quality machine though. I did my research and determined that all carburetor problems that I read about could be bypassed simply by using ethanol free gasoline. I have had no issues with a carburetor yet, except when my son filled it with water using the garden hose! I simply flushed and evaporated it with starting fluid to start it again. The issue with the pull start can be negotiated by permitting adults who are free of any mental retardation to pull the cord and return it to its starting position. The brakes have required frequent adjusting on one bike, but we crashed that one a few times and I would imagine that we can just determine that would be the cause of normal wear and tear. My only complaint is that the mounts on the top of handlebars of one of the bikes purchased was very much out of line, yet it still secured the handlebars tightly. If you do not know how to work on these things or are not willing to learn, you should not purchase it and you certainly should not put a child on it. If you fall in the category of experienced and willing to learn, this is a very fun bike for kids that are 70lbs and lighter. The bikes are easy to maintain, service, and modify.
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Preston A
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My son loves his bike. Im happy with it. ITS his first bike we both cant wait for his next one
Anyone looking for a bike for your son or daughter try power sports you cant bet the price and they are very professional
1 people found this helpful
jorge P
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All the parts needed were in the box very little assembly required. The height is are weight are good for a small beginner. Would def buy this bike again.
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Sam C
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I got this for my son who's 7 and I tell you what, I wish I would have had one of these when I was his age! I love riding and I wanted to get Alex something that was lightweight, didn't go too fast and gave him the experience he needed to move up to a bigger bike. This bike from powersportsmax has done all of what I hoped and more, and has helped him to get a love of motorcycles just like me. Well done, well-made and highly recommended.
1 people found this helpful
Daniel G
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I just received the 50cc dirtbike right on time. It was easy to assemble and runs great. I bought it for my 6 year old and he loves it. Great bike. Great value. Very satisfied.
1 people found this helpful
Michael C
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it was perfect
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Nelson R
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It shipped on time and came in perfect condition. Putting the handle bars and brakes on when we received it was easy and only took about 20 min. It rides great! Thank you!
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Kerr C
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Great for the little guys.
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When you think about it prayer should make you a more sensual human being.
What I mean is that if prayer is largely to do with becoming present in the moment and awakening to our aliveness (in God – in whom we live and move and have our being) then it should lead to a heightened sensory awareness – we can expect to become increasingly sensitive to touch, taste, smell, what we see etc. as we will truly be in the moment and not off somewhere else in our heads.
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Benjamin Rush Quotes About CountryQuotes about: Country
While the business of education in Europe consists in lectures upon the ruins of Palmyra and the antiquities of Herculaneum , or in disputes about Hebrew points, Greek particles, or the accent and quantity of the Roman language, the youth of America will be employed in acquiring those branches of knowledge which increase the conveniences of life.
Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice, and is as necessary for the support of societies as natural affection is for the support of families. The Amor Patriae love of ones country is both a moral duty and a religious duty. It comprehends not only the love of our neighbors but of millions of our fellow creatures, not only of the present but of future generations. This virtue we find constitutes a part of the first characters of history.
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- Born: December 24, 1745
- Died: April 19, 1813
- Occupation: In 1797, by appointment of President Adams, Rush was made treasurer of the U.S. Mint, a post he held
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Earth Day, April 22, is a celebration for the planet we all share. It is a time to reflect, and challenge ourselves to change our habits.
For generations, a selfish drive for profit — at the expense of communities — people and ecology, has driven human society to the edge of an unsustainable future. Our children and their children, the animals and all life on the planet now need protection from its effects.
Some scientists are predicting increasing serious ecological disasters in our lifetime. In some parts of the planet this is already happening. Growing sections of the planet are predicted to be uninhabitable by mid-century. This will invite more migration, war, famine and conflict. There is a dire future ahead if we do not step up and reduce our carbon footprint right now.
Earth Day is a reminder that we are all connected and there are good choices before us. We can no longer treat the land and atmosphere as a waste bucket. We can wean ourselves from oil, but not by listening to the oil companies, who lead us to believe we cannot thrive without them and their ridiculous profits. While some banking-industry-friendly Liberals complain about our self-funded pension, they subsidize oil corporations to the tune of 3.5 billion dollars a year!
There is good news also. The vast majority of countries have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris COP21 Agreement. Cities and countries are enabling carbon reduction by phasing out coal power, promoting green energy, and supporting electric vehicles.
Indigenous people, joined by environmentalists, unions and extraordinary individuals are organizing to stop destructive extraction of oil and gas.
Our union joined with allies last year to develop a green vision for Canada Post.
Check out www.deliveringcommunitypower.ca.
From electric charging stations to a green fleet, we know that the reach and influence of a green post office could contribute to our transformation to a sustainable economy. It can be done! In Germany, Deutsche Post bought an electric vehicle manufacturer so that it can build its own electric delivery vehicles.
It is time for Canada Post to think big and involve the union and members in greening its operations.
For our own part, CUPW has completed an environmental audit of its operations at the national and regional levels and has committed to reducing our carbon footprint – we've begun a big journey and we hope that Canada Post can be convinced to come along.
Join us. On Earth Day, think of how you can do more in your home, your community and our union. Get involved.
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Is Ryan Gosling Beast in Beauty and the Beast?
"Hey Girl, I heard you like beasts so…"
It was recently announced that Emma Watson was cast as Belle in Disney's upcoming, live-action version of "Beauty and the Beast." Today it seems that another Hollywood heart-throb may have the lead role of the Beast.
According to Tracking Board, Disney is offering the lead role of the Beast to Ryan Gosling. While it has not been confirmed whether or not Ryan Gosling has accepted, it does seem like Ryan Gosling and Emma Watson would pair well together on screen.
I'm hearing that Ryan Gosling is Disney's top choice to star in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and has been offered the role. The part that Gosling is being courted for is the Beast himself. The film will be a live-action remake of the 1991 animated Disney classic. This version will also be a musical, likely keeping the original's beloved musical numbers intact.
With Ryan Gosling possibly on board and Emma Watson already cast, this version of "Beauty and the Beast" will definitely have sex appeal. Both are at pivotal points in their career and honestly any role in a Disney film is a good career move. With the success of Disney's child property Marvel and their recent Star Wars acquisition, getting in good with this studio is definitely a good thing.
Although Disney may be eyeing Ryan Gosling, remember that nothing is concrete in Hollywood. There are a variety of factors that could prevent Disney from getting who they want. Scheduling conflicts, contract agreements, salary, and Gosling's desire to take the part are all barriers that must be broken down before he can be announced for having the part.


text: Jim McRury Just weeks after having a heart attack, Jim was transferred to Royal Papworth Hospital for surgery, after which he learnt that his only option was a heart transplant. Jim would live in the hospital's Critical Care Unit until a donor heart was found. Jim's wait for a heart continued, but not someone to let heart failure hold him back, Jim started cycling using an exercise bike with the help of the physiotherapists. Jim cycled over 200 miles in total. Along the journey, he stopped to kiss his one year old son goodnight, he visited his brother's house to see his dog and when he was en-route to his place of birth in Scotland, a heart was found. Royal Papworth Hospital went above and beyond my expectations to help me continue with my life whilst living in the hospital. On 11th April, my wife and I got married in the Critical Care Unit with the help and support of all the Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapists, Domestic and Administrative staff who cared for me. My adult daughter and sister were able to be the witnesses on our special day. I was also provided with patient Wi-Fi access which enabled me to keep in touch with my one year old son through daily Skype calls. This meant we played peekaboo every day which helped my son adjust to the huge change in his life. We are delighted to share with you that Jim received his heart transplant and has come back to the hospital with his newly formed fundraising committee. We wish Jim all the luck with his recovery and fundraising. Care like this would not be possible without the funds provided to the charity. The charity takes great pride in helping Royal Papworth Hospital to save more lives; this would not be possible without your support.


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Grimm Up North is now in full swing and I have spent the past 12 hours holed up in the AMC theatres in Manchester watching an amazing array of horror films! It is also the second day in a row I have driven in to a rather grey looking Manchester, only to be greeted by a lovely rainbow as I get there. Not so grim up north eh? (Sorry, couldn't resist).
Grimm Up North has a schedule of some pretty diverse stuff so here is a quick round up of what I have seen today. Bigger, fuller, meatier reviews will be on their way for some of this newer stuff.
Dead Zone
The day kicked off with this classic David Cronenberg film, great way to start the day. I really loved getting to experience this on the big screen. The film really captures a Stephen King feel and Christopher Walken's performance is really exciting. It set a rather cool tone for the day, and I was ready for more.
Black and Blue Films Presentation
After Dead Zone we were treated to an interesting Q&A and presentation by the guys behind the film company Black and Blue Films. Starburst magazine hosted the event and interviewed Martin Kemp, Jonathan Sothcott and Billy Murray. They showed clips from their features which include Airborne, Strippers vs Werewolves and Stalker. Black and Blue films specialises in genre films and is proving a home for great British talent, all three have a true love for films which was refreshing to hear them talk about. The guys were back later to talk about Kemp's first film, Stalker.
Fracture (Short Film)
Before we saw our next film on the list, Urban Explorer, we were treated to a 15 minute short film about three people on a mission in space. The film focuses on the secrets these people are keeping and how they can't stay hidden forever. I always think how hard it must be to condense a story into such a small amount of time so this definitely appealed to me, there was a clear story and it was interesting from start to finish. Nicely done. You can check out the short here http://www.fracturemovie.co.uk/
Urban Explorer
A group of foreigners take a tour through the unexplored maze of tunnels underneath the city of Berlin. This film had the opportunity to do something really cool, an underground route full of possible Nazi secrets had me thinking it was going to go somewhere really different and interesting. Instead it chose to go the way of a torture porn flick and that really disappointed me. All out gore with no real pay-off. A great cast and good characters were apparent throughout though, and there were some definitely interesting ways of killing off the characters but it is a missed opportunity to do something bigger here. I was pretty hungry going into this screening but that was quickly resolved!
A woman who tries to get over her writers block by moving to the country is joined by a mysterious woman who claims to be her new PA. Strange goings on start happening and it soon apparent this woman is not all that she seems. Martin Kemp's first feature got its world Premiere at Grimm Up North and he was nice enough to stick around afterwards for a Q&A. While I thought there were some great elements to this thriller (there was a definite nod to the Hammer Horror days) it didn't always hit the right notes for me. However, I did really enjoy the ending, which really embraced a classic horror feel that creeped me out. All in all, not a bad first film for Martin Kemp, keep it up.
Hoodie Holocaust (Short film)
Another short film that really impressed me. A family leaves their home only to have it burgled by some hoodies. However, when on inspecting the house these hoodies find out some gruesome secrets, the family are not as squeaky clean as they think and they get their comeuppance. This short was written and directed by Adam M.Williams, check out the film company here, I really loved this, a good mix of horror and humour! http://www.deadreckless.co.uk/
So the night for me ended on this incredibly intense Spanish film about a family who move house, only to be targeted by ruthless career criminals out to get everything they want. To say the film is intense is a massive understatement; it is gripping, brutal and devastating. An unbelievable performance by everyone involved left me feeling pretty shook up afterwards. It was the film of the day for me and one I will not stop thinking about for a while.
Today was a good day! Highlight for me has to be Kidnapped, but when I say highlight I mean…the film that had the most effect. I will be thinking about it for a while and I most certainly will need a lie down after watching it. While it's not the kind of horror film that I like to endure, I would recommend it, but not for the faint of heart.


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Because I think we will be hearing a lot more of him in the coming years it is time for his own thread.
With no Darikwa and still in need of signing a right-back there is a good chance he will be with the first team in pre-season.
First pro contract signed recently.
Fast, powerful, good on the ball, good in the air and scores goals from right-back or right wing-back (can add cutting in and left-footed one's to the type)
Just joined the club full time on his scholarship in September 2017 and by October 2017 he was starting games for the u23s and scored at the City Ground.
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Excellent. I always like a Defender, and this young man looks to have all the tools.
I believe in socialism because it seems more humanitarian, rather than every man for himself and 'I'm alright jack' and all those arsehole businessmen with all the loot. I made up my mind from viewing society from that angle. That's where I'm from and there's where I've made my decisions from. That's why I believe in socialism
Joe Strummer
Can he deliver a decent ball in?
u23s down have played with inverted wingers for so long and besides being best friends with Appiah - they just know each others games so well as you can see from those u23 highlights v Bristol. He knows when to offer inside of Appiah or outside and when he gets outside and drives into the box he is particularly good at making cut-backs to the on-rushing player from the edge of the box.
How many first team minutes before we write him off as 'not good enough'?
None, probably.
Can some of the tactically aware guys tell this dinosaur what the benefits of inverted full backs are? All I can think is it would make it hard for them to defend.
Depending on who you play against, you either offer them inside (where you have defensive cover from a Centre Back or Defensive Midfielder) or outside (where his only option is the cross).
The prevalence of inverted Wingers, as popularised by Arjen Robben, amongst others, is that a Winger coming inside has the Full Back on his weaker foot, and thus, is at an advantage.
Theres other exponents of opposite wing play, Raheem Sterling has done it often for Manchester City (of course, the tactic was popularised by a certain Josep Pep Guardiola, as Manager of Bayern, and previously at Barcelona, so its small wonder its appeared again at Man City).
I had an ingrowing toenail once; now I suppose they would call it an inverted toenail and think it was an original idea.
Can he realistically be counted for the first team?
After watching him a couple of times in pre season, he looks like he has a promising future, but I doubt Lamouchi would be happy to have to rely on him for a run of games. Looks a bit raw.
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Don't forget it's Splatfest this weekend. I enjoy Splatfest. It's the only time I pvp. Had hoped the recent massive update would get me back into playing pvp regularly, but it didn't. I still play Salmon Run loads though. Anyway, all these words are nowt but dressing for a picture I wanna show:
That's right. Quantum mechanics's being mentioned, baby! Jewboi is a kindred spirit. And top dude. Or lass. A top person!


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Farewell to 2015: Music of Sweden
"Music, like an ocean, often carries me away!
Through the ether far,
Or under a canopy of mist, I set sail
For my pale star."
Charles Baudelaire, the great French poet and a controversial thinker, portrayed music as an unprecedented way of escaping and sailing away. After 148 years of his death, music, which takes us away from our daily struggles and congestions, is still like an ocean for people who know it's value.
As we are saying 'goodbye' to the last year with happy and sad memories, I would like to share how the music was in 2015 in Sweden. Here, you can find a few of Swedish tracks that published in 2015. After an extraordinary year for Swedish music, you deserve to know these songs!
Dante – Champagne Problems ft. Adiam
Dante was a drummer before, however he chose to follow his way. This track shows what waits for the master of electronica and R&B
Pale Honey – Youth
Young indie rock musician, from Gothenburg, proofs that Swedes have a good taste of sound.
Tove Styrke – Ego
After Idol 2009, Styrke started a solo career as an electropop singer and songwriter. Her song, Ego, proves that she is quite good at pure pop.
Kate Boy – Midnight Sun
Kate Boy is a Swedish synthpop duo from Stockholm. Midnight Sun is one of undiscovered tracks of the duo. They are very popular with the song 'Northern Lights' in Nordic countries. Maybe, 2016 will be the year of 'Midnight Sun'.
Nadia Nair – Beautiful Poetry
Nadia Nair has the voice of an angel however she is not very well known in Sweden, yet. However, I totally believe in her. 'Beautiful Poetry' is melodic blend of rhythms and lyric.
Elias – Revolution
19-years-old Swedish musician's voice sounds like a mellowed soul musician. That's why he is a shining star in Sweden. Most of music commentators name 'Revolution' as the best song of Swedish musicians.
If you like the post, you may find a Spotify playlist that I've prepared for you. There are only 9 songs and it takes 31 mins to listen. However, I will update the list regularly. Stay tuned!
Featured photo by Rodrigo Rivas Ruiz


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NCI Drug Dictionary
The NCI Drug Dictionary contains technical definitions and synonyms for drugs/agents used to treat patients with cancer or conditions related to cancer. Each drug entry includes links to check for clinical trials listed in NCI's List of Cancer Clinical Trials.
- alpha-lipoic acid
A naturally occurring micronutrient, synthesized in small amounts by plants and animals (including humans), with antioxidant and potential chemopreventive activities. Alpha-lipoic acid acts as a free radical scavenger and assists in repairing oxidative damage and regenerates endogenous antioxidants, including vitamins C and E and glutathione. This agent also promotes glutathione synthesis. In addition, alpha-lipoic acid exerts metal chelating capacities and functions as a cofactor in various mitochondrial enzyme complexes involved in the decarboxylation of alpha-keto acids. Check for active clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Synonym: thioctic acid