Your wedding is as unique as you and your photography should be seen as an investment for the future, something to treasure. Once you've got married, eaten your cake and been on your honeymoon all you have left are your photographs so it will be worth spending a little bit extra to make sure those memories are with you for a lifetime and also for future generations.
Looking forward to your special day? Planning the honeymoon, writing the invitations, buying the dresses, buying or hiring the suits, the list goes on. What an exciting time but you will have worries, we all do. Will it be too hot, will it rain? If it rains, I'll always find somewhere indoors to take your wedding photographs and make them look just as good as if they were taken outside.
A bit of cloud helps though as people won't be squinting in the bright sunshine and the light will be more flattering with less harsh shadows. However, I have been known to stand in the rain, camera in one hand and brolly in the other while all the guests were on the hotel veranda in the dry and I nailed the group shot. There is always a plan X!
I'll photograph your special day in a style that suits you, whether that be formal, documentary, candid or a mixture of all three and while I'll do my best to capture your images in your own style, please note that images you may have seen on other websites such as Pinterest etc., are usually staged in a studio and and are difficult to replicate in the real world.
I'll be with you from bride and/or groom preparation until the first dance, 10pm latest, to ensure your day is captured in its entirety and that nothing is left to chance. If I'm only with you for a few hours, your photography may well be rushed but if your day is running over, we can carry on with the photographs after the meal if I'm with you all day.
However, if you don't see what you like below, please contact me for a bespoke quote and to build your own personalised wedding collection. I've tried to keep my collections simple and straightforward so you will know exactly what you're paying from the outset. You can also get in touch to arrange a no obligation meeting.
With more and more couples opting to get married abroad - wedding and honeymoon all rolled into one, I've designed this collection especially for such an occasion. I'll join you on the day before your wedding and take some shots of you at the pre wedding party, drinks reception or just chilling with family and friends. On the day of the wedding, I'll be with you from bridal preparation and throughout the day as it unfolds and leave just after the first dance. I'll also be with you the next day to take more photographs as you start your new life together as a couple before I fly home.
Pre wedding meeting in the UK.
Photography during the pre wedding party, drinks reception or just chilling with family and friends on the evening before your wedding.
On the day of your wedding, you'll get photography from bridal preparation until after the first dance.
Private photo shoot the next day at a location of your choice.
All final images from the weekend, professionally edited in a mixture of colour and black and white and presented on a USB ready for printing and sharing.
25x32cm Italian style wedding album with an acrylic cover, two free parent/guest books and a matching book box.
Private online gallery for you and your guests to view and order prints/enlargements from.
Five 8x10in prints in a presentation box.
Available worldwide but dates are limited.
All travel and accommodation charges included.
Pre wedding photo shoot and Signature board photograph for guests to sign at the reception.
Two photographers from bride & groom preparation until the first dance.
All final images from the day, professionally edited in a mixture of colour and black and white presented on a USB ready for printing and sharing.
Available anywhere in mainland UK.
Photography from bride or groom preparation until the first dance.
Choice of a 12x12in Fine Art Book or 9x6in Book and USB set.
One photographer from bride or groom preparation until the first dance.
Choice of a 12x10in True Photographic Album or 12x10in Photo Cover Album.
Please ask to see sample wedding albums - images can be seen on the Wedding Album Page.
SPRING 2019 OFFER: Book my Deluxe Collection before 31/05/19 and get a free upgrade to my Signature Collection - saving £200.00 and getting a free second Photographer. Applies to all weddings for the remainder of 2019.
As choosing your photographer is a big decision, I'll hold your date for seven days after the initial consultation/receipt of booking form. If the booking fee isn't received within that time, the date will be made available to others. The booking fee (25% of the total amount) will be deducted from the final balance which becomes due four (4) weeks before the wedding. Once you've paid your booking fee, your price is guaranteed not to rise even if my suppliers increase their prices.


ARMS (Abuse Recovery Ministry & Services) is a faith-based, non-profit 501(C)(3) organization that exists to serve those who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. They have served over 21,000 victims and survivors of domestic abuse since 1997 and have recently partnered with Citygate Network (formerly Union Gospel Mission). Together, they will reach thousands more.
ARMS holds healing programs for women who are experiencing domestic abuse and intervention programs for men and women who have used controlling or abusive behaviors. In some areas, ARMS also has a program for teens, to help them have healthy relationships. Healing programs are available throughout the United States and beyond and are free for victims. Please call us at 503-846-9284 for more information and class locations.
ARMS' National Office is in Washington County, OR but they serve people nationally and internationally.
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Libby Day (Charlize Theron) was only seven years old when her mother and two sisters were brutally murdered in their rural Kansas farmhouse. In court, the traumatized child pointed the finger at her brother, Ben (Tye Sheridan), and her testimony put the troubled 16-year-old in prison for life. Twenty-five years later, a broke and desperate Libby accepts a fee to appear at a gathering of true-crime aficionados led by Lyle Wirth (Nicholas Hoult), where she is shocked to learn most of them believe Ben to be innocent. In need of money, she reluctantly agrees to help them re-examine the crime by revisiting the worst moments of her life...Click here for more
Jerry Hickfang (Ryan Reynolds) works at a bathtub factory and attempts to walk the straight-and-narrow, in spite of his talking pet dog and cat trying to influence him. When he accidentally kills an attractive woman from accounting (Gemma Arterton), he hastily tries to cover his tracks. But Jerry is beyond the reach of his well-meaning psychiatrist Dr. Warren (Jacki Weaver) and Lisa (Anna Kendrick), the only woman he ever truly loved, and spirals into a world of violence where he ultimately finds salvation...Click here for more Out Now
A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer...Click here for more
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As we are wrapping up 2015, I have to keep up my yearly tradition of looking back on what this past year has brought. It was such an amazing year with our sweet little Liam joining our family, but it was also a year of new challenges. The end of pregnancy with a busy toddler to chase around was definitely hard at times and learning how to juggle two kids without any close family around to help often can be a struggle. But I know this season of our life will be gone before we know it and being a mom to these two amazing babies is the greatest gig in the world.
Found out the exciting news that we were expecting a baby Boy!!
Liam was born on July 6th!!


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Park Community: ticks and pathogens transmitted in the context of a zoological reserve dedicated to cervids/bovines
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Zoos concentrate a community of animals and their cohort of infectious agents in a small area. The Haute Touche Reserve of the National Museum of Natural History is mainly dedicated to Deer and Bovidae, in a forest environment rich in ticks ... Which ticks and which infectious agents accompany this concentration of herbivores?
The Haute Touche zoological reserve covers 430 hectares in the Indre in the middle of the Brenne forest park. Numerous species of deer are preserved on this site, originating from the five continents. In an attempt to understand the origin of health disorders probably attributable to tick-borne pathogens, we have established a collaboration with the reserve to study them.
Objectives of the project
Characterize the tick species present in the stockpile and the blood pathogens in herbivores.
Project Achievements
During the 4 years of the project, 829 blood samples were analysed, from 70 different species, mainly Cervidae and Bovidae. Molecular analyses revealed the presence of several species of Anaplasma, Theileria and Bartonella, which are characterized by sequencing. Trypanosomes were isolated by cell culture. Co-infections are frequent, with sometimes all 4 genera present in the same animal.
Two tick collections were carried out throughout the Reserve (101 collection points), in May and September, in addition to collections in pens and on animals. Approximately 16,000 ticks were identified, revealing the presence of 7 different species. Among the most abundant, apart from the most common species Ixodes ricinus, two species unusual in France: Haemaphysalis concinna and Haemaphysalis inermis.
Vector competence analyses of these unusual tick species are still in progress.
This study confirmed a very high density of ticks in the Reserve and infections or co-infections by numerous pathogens in animals.
We described for the first time in Europe the presence of Anaplasma capra, a zoonotic species identified in Cervidae in the Reserve. This species is now being researched on other sites and other hosts in France.
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Gov. Brown limits Oregon restaurants, bars to takeout, delivery only; bans gatherings of 25 or more
"The actions we take today will save lives," the governor said.
Author: Jared Cowley (KGW)
Published: 10:30 AM PDT March 16, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday afternoon that she will sign an executive order banning all statewide events of more than 25 people and limiting restaurants and bars to takeout and delivery only.
The governor said grocery stores, pharmacies and stores are exempt. The order begins Tuesday and is in place for four weeks.
"The actions we take today will save lives," Brown said.
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The governor said businesses that don't follow her executive order could be subject to misdemeanor criminal charges. But she urged businesses to follow her order so police resources don't have to be used to enforce this order.
The governor also advised other businesses to evaluate their operating functions. "Can your business do the equivalent of restaurant take out? If you can't, I strongly urge you to close your doors temporarily," Brown said.
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Brown also said that the four-week closure does not yet include schools. The governor said another announcement about schools is likely to come over the next few days.
The governor first mentioned the possibility of a curfew during a conversation with reporters on Sunday night.
Earlier Monday, Brown said she spoke about the topic Sunday night with elected officials across the state. "One of the things I learned, particularly in rural communities, is that restaurants are key providers of meals for the elderly and vulnerable, and I'm taking those concerns seriously," Brown said.
During Monday's afternoon press conference, though, Brown asked all Oregonians to come together to help slow the spread of the virus.
"Isolation from our friends and neighbors is the only way to flatten the curve of transmission and get us to the other side," she said. "These are incredibly difficult decisions for me. Working together, we are stronger together, even if it's in ways we never thought possible."
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The governor said she participated in a call with the White House on Monday morning and received an update on testing capacity. She said she was told private labs will have the capacity to do 1 million tests this week, 2 million tests next week and 5 million the week after that.
"That's a good thing," Brown said.
Earlier Monday, the governor said it's important for residents of the state to recognize that this is only the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak in Oregon. She said there is no vaccine or medicine to treat COVID-19 at this time, which makes measures like social distancing that much more important.
"This is just the beginning and we have to support each other. A lot of the specific policies I have announced and will soon announce are gravely important," Brown said.
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The governor said people who are young and healthy still have a responsibility to care for others through social distancing, so they don't spread it to vulnerable members of the population.
"You may feel like it's not touching your life yet, but it will soon. This is a matter of life and death for others," she said.
The governor also advised people who have a fever and cough to self isolate and socially distance themselves from others.
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If you want an e-bike that positively sprays tech out you, try the Volt Axis on for size. It takes the GoCycle GS's combo of folding, lightweight frame and disk brakes and adds automatic gears, if you please. These react to your speed and pedalling effort. So you automatically gear down when you stop at traffic lights – although what self-respecting cyclist does that? – and then back up as you accelerate.
Perhaps one of the most important factor to consider in a mountain bike is its ability to perform and deliver. The performance that one gets is dependent on the motor the bike comes with. How a motor transfers power to the drivetrain is crucial to the performance and will provide noticeable difference especially when scaling up a mountain or a steep road.
Speaking of which, if you're used to non-electric cycles, be aware that e-bikes are heavy and capped at 25kph or 15.5mph. In many cases, that means the bike starts to feel like its actively fighting against you, if you try to push the speed higher than that by pedalling. That's especially true with heavier bikes, for obvious reasons, and can take a while to get used to.
What Is The Best Hardtail Mountain Bike For Under 1000
As with anything, there is still room for improvement. There is no handlebar mounted digital display, and the only way to tell your speed is to mount a phone or bike computer to the bars. Specialized has changed the location of their battery charge and output mode display, however, which is now conveniently located on the top tube where you can see it while riding. The new motor is an improvement over the previous, but it still lags a little in engagement compared to the competition and the climbing performance is hampered by the drive unit's slightly more abrupt cutoff. Overall though, the Specialized still proved to be the test team's favorite for its versatility and well-rounded performance. We loved it, and we think you will too.
To help the rider find the perfect fit, the stem is adjustable. The bike also boasts dynamo powered lights alongside hydraulic disc brakes. The bike will suit riders from 4 ft 10 to 6 ft 5, and also integrates with a child seat. The total weight is 22.5kg, making it admittedly a fairly hefty folder – but that's fairly uniform across electric versions.
This thing is also kitted out with a full SRAM groupset, RockShox Yari RC front shocks, Custom Fox Float suspension at the rear and enormously punchy SRAM disc brakes at the front and rear. Fundamentally, it's a mighty off-road machine with pro-spec kit that introduces a new style of trail riding, allowing adrenaline junkies to ride further, climb harder and descend faster than ever before.
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He put in countless hours of work designing the drive system, motor, and controller. One challenge was addressing how the high motor torque would affect the ultra-light frame he chose, a Scott Scale made from carbon-fiber which was outfitted with the lightest components available on the market. Schiltnecht named his creation the Montanara Volta (Volted Mountaineer), and it weighed in at an incredibly light 7.66 kilograms…including a 240 watt-hour battery.
How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Bike
Ancheer Power Plus electric bike is definitely one of the most economical e-bikes. What that mean is that this is not a premier quality bike, but what you're getting for the price is pretty good. The Ancheer Power Plus is powered by 250W high-speed brushless motor, which is more than enough power for any terrain. Depending on your weight, you will probably need to pedal if you go uphill, but with the electric assistance it will be very easy. If you need to use motor only, just twist the throttle and go.
How Many Miles Will An Ebike Last
There is no suspension, so the fat bike is not ideal for downhill. Also, you will feel more shocks than usual while doing large drops or crossing big tree roots. The fat tires are helpful for keeping it accurate and quick on sand and snow but don't run it on ice. The tires simply don't have enough traction to stay steady on ice. Studded tires may solve the problem but the safer option to steer clear of icy tracks.
What Is The Best Electric Bike Battery
Since the pedal assist doesn't engage while coasting, climbing is where this bike really shines. We tested the bike on southern California's fire roads, undulating traverses, and on some very steep, rocky, loose, and technical trails—the kind of stuff even the most skilled and fit riders would normally find themselves hiking up—and on the Turbo Levo we were able to ride all of it, and have a blast doing so.
The bike has three speed modes: low, medium and high. The top speed is about 18 miles with motor only and 25 mph with pedaling. The range you can get out of the motor is about 30 miles, but since you can pedal it just like the traditional bike after the battery dies, there is really no limit to how far you can go. 21-speed gear shift system allows you to be in full control of your ride, and front and rear disc brakes protect your safety. The Ancheer electric mountain bike is also equipped with LED headlight and horn.
Do You Have To Wear A Helmet On An Electric Bike
That's a tough one to answer. It depends on the power of the battery (typically 24, 36 or 48V), the power of the bike (limited in the UK to 250W), the bike's battery management system, and the way you ride. Some bikes allow you to choose different levels of assist to prioritise speed or battery life, which makes predictions of battery life even more difficult.
Attitudes to electric bikes have changed in recent years. For a long time they were seen by cyclists as 'cheating' and by non-cyclists as being just like a bike, but uglier and far more expensive. This new breed of best-in-class electric bikes feel more natural, look more normal, and people are coming around to the idea that a ride with the convenience of a bike but without all the sweat and effort is a Very Good Thing.
All the models we tested are full suspension all mountain/trail bike models with relatively similar amounts of suspension travel, geometry, and wheel/tire size. The addition of a large battery and a small motor adds significant weight to an e-bike, and they generally weigh in the neighborhood of 50 lbs, approximately 20 pounds heavier than non-e-bikes, and the heavy weight of these bikes makes them more difficult to ride without the support of the pedal assist motor.
Even with cheaper or heavier bikes, once you accept that you are really meant to pedal gently and let the motor do the work, non-speed freaks will get into it. E-bikes are great for commuting and for places that aren't pancake flat. They'll pull you away from the lights quickly, iron out hills and stop you getting sweaty, so you can bin the Lycra and ride in jeans, a suit, or a winter coat.
Bosch's flagship mountain bike system uses a mini drive ring with internal gearing to send its power to the drivetrain. There's some resistance in the system over 25km/h, but when you first press down on the pedals there's an impressive surge of power, and it offers good support over a wide cadence range. Its size has an impact on the width of the cranks (the Q-factor) as well as the chainstay length of the frame, and it's not the lightest system on the market at 4kg for the motor. On the other hand, Bosch is the most established player on the market, and its system has proven itself over many years.
Do You Charge Electric Bikes
Electric bicycles offer the same great benefits as traditional bicycles and remove many of the roadblocks and challenges that people face with traditional pedal-powered bikes. With help of an electric motor you can get where you need to be faster, climb hills effortlessly and significantly reduce your carbon footprint. Also e-bikes don't require registration, license plates, or insurance. So how come the electric bikes are have not taken over the world by now? The real problem—even now that e-bikes have been available for years—is cost.
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Testers found the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay to perform relatively well on the climbs. The steep seat tube made for a comfortable climbing position and the powerful pedal assist drive unit felt dialed. Its traction could be improved with beefier tires, and the weight of the bike feels a little higher than the competition resulting in some awkward handling at lower speeds. The Giant Trance E+ is also a competent climber, with ground-hugging Maestro suspension, comfortable geometry, and plenty of power on tap when you need it. Our least favorite bike on the climbs was the Ghost Hybride SL AMR. The Ghost has solid geometry numbers, but the pedal assistance felt less powerful and was definitely less consistent than the competition.
Lots of electric bike companies love to tout their ridiculously long ranges of travel you can ride on one charge, but sometimes it's a bit too far fetched for the real world, and may leave you disappointed. Luckily, we're here to help you understand what to really expect out of your electric bike battery so that you can have an easier time selecting the right bike for you!
Many retailers suggest charging the battery at least once a month if the bike is not ridden much, and say that the more the bike is ridden, the stronger the battery will be. All batteries, though, will deteriorate in time and they will need to be replaced and disposed. When that time comes, it's best to ask your local retailer how to dispose of the battery, but bear in mind that local authorities should provide recycling and disposal facilities.
Having a motor bolted to the bottom of a mountain bike that provides pedal assistance is an amazing leveller. The constant torque it applies to the chain rounds out the squarest of pedalling actions, which in turn helps stabilizes the rear suspension and counter pedal induced bob, seamlessly shifting your focus from pedalling efficiency to battery life.
Another really cool feature on this bike is the Haibike eConnect system. I'm not sure why, but they only seem to be offering it on the 10.0. It has been available in Europe for awhile, so I imagine we'll see an upgrade for the other Haibikes sometime this year. eConnect offers riders a way to prevent theft on their bikes, track rides, and alert an emergency contact if it detects a crash.
How Much Weight Can An Electric Bike Carry
Not the best bike but good for what it is. 250watt. not enough power even for small hills on its own and does not do 15/hr even on flat ground. battery looses power when cold but still works. Over all so far, dispite the above I give it 4 stars because it is what you would excpect in a cheap bike and it does work. There is no braket for the headlight tho so be warned you will have to improvise on that.
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Ancheer has become an icon in electric bikes and this mountain bike has earned itself a spot as the best electric mountain bike to ever grace the market. The electric bike comes equipped with a 250 Wat motor and a 36-Volt removable battery that pushes this bike to the extreme. It has an amazing pedal assist functionality which makes it an excellent bike for outdoor and leisure riding.
What Is The Best Electric Motorcycle
When riding a normal bike through creek crossings and rock gardens, I typically stop pedaling often to avoid pedal strikes and to maneuver the bike. This approach is not compatible with the Turbo Levo's weight. On it, continual pedaling was necessary, but the big tires and well-damped suspension enabled me to roll over obstacles I'd typically try to avoid, with the motor helping me power over them smoothly. To make this constant pedaling possible without pedal strikes, the bottom bracket is moved higher and Specialized has spec'd 170mm cranks that are a tad shorter than normal.
Me: I had a total of seven knee surgeries over 14 months, and man, my fitness took a beating. Getting back on a bike was both liberating and frustrating. I just can't go as fast, or as far, as I used to. But, you don't have to fall victim to a flesh-eating bacterial infection during routine a ACL reconstruction to find the idea of an electric mountain bike appealing.
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Key to Ebike success is that it rides like a bike first and foremost. You ride it like it was meant to be ridden, impressive. I started riding an ebike (Levo) about 6 months ago (although nowhere near your skill level) and have never ridden so much during the week, enjoyed every ride so much and looked so forward to rides as I currently do. Great Vids mate, keep it up!
There are various kinds and classifications of electric bikes on the market, but the most common type is the Class 1, or pedal assist, bikes which have motor units that are activated by pedaling and are limited to lower speeds. In the US, Class 1 electric bikes, the type tested and reviewed here, are limited to a top speed of 20 mph, and their motors are designed with a speed governor to regulate this. These types of e-bikes resemble modern mountain bikes, but they have significant battery packs, and small motor units integrated onto and into the frame design. The e-MTB pedal-assist motor is typically built around the bottom bracket and provides varying levels of pedaling "support" directly into the drivetrain while the cranks are turning. Most drive unit systems offer several support settings that provide pedal assistance between 25% and 100% of the user's pedaling input.
Certainly very excited about this e-MTB. Bulls has decided to make use of the super powerful Shimano Steps E8000 motor. With a 500 wH battery and a 250 watt motor, this bike will assist you up incredibly steep hills but not burn too much of the battery. Bulls also sets this bike apart by setting it up with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting and a Deore XT drivetrain for precise and quick shifting. The other specs are about what you'd expect from a ride in this price range. Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes, RockShox suspension with 150mm of travel, and Rocket Ron tires on tubeless ready rims let you take on any mountain trails.
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Bottom Line	The Specialized Turbo Levo Comp returns to our e-bike test with a well rounded performance that earns it our Editor's Choice Award, again.	The Bulls E-Stream Evo AM 4 is a brawler on the descents with an impressive distance range thanks to its large battery storage capacity.	The Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro is well rounded and reasonably priced earning it our Best Buy Award.	The Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 is close to greatness but is held back by its controls and components.	The Ghost Hybride SL AMR S1.7+ looks interesting on paper but doesn't come together well on the trail.
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Last year, the Trek Powerfly 9 LT was one of the only ebikes with geometry and handling that came close to a modern enduro bike. For 2018, Trek has built on that winning formula with new frame. It's lowered the battery in the downtube, while adding a stiffer Fox 36 fork, more powerful SRAM RE brakes and a stronger Bontrager wheelset. All welcome improvements to a really capable bike. The price has also crept up to reflect the changes. The biggest transformation however, is that Rocky Mountain has raised the ebike bar to a new high with the Altitude Powerplay.
I rubbed my eyes in astonishment as an elderly man shot up a steep path at high speed in the forests of Kusnachtertobels, just east of Lake Zurichsee. A faint high-frequency hum revealed that he was accelerating with more than just his own muscles. Once he came to a stop, he smiled mischievously at the faces of stunned bystanders. The man on this carbon-fiber E-bike is Jean-Pierre Schiltknecht, a 74 year-old avid mountain cyclist. The wily senior assured me he has been active with mountain cycling "Since the inception of the sport!"
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With mountain bikes already sporting hefty price tags, the cost of adding an electric pedal assist motor might be enough to send the value-conscious rider's head spinning. Fear not! We created a chart to help you sort through which bike has the best performance to price ratio. Bikes that fall lower and further to the right, such as the Best Buy winning Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro, represent the best value.
Are Mountain Bikes Slower Than Road Bikes
Hi @Sharonerd , Lifespan is relative to the quality of kit you buy, type of battery, how you're using it and consistent regular maintenance (like checking tire pressure, lube the chain, etc.) What's your goal for the kit? I'm a fan of conversions when you're wanting to upgrade a bike that you really like, that fits you & your lifestyle just right. For instance, one of the EBikes that I ride is a hand built folding bike, the Airnimal, with smaller 24" wheels which better fits my 5'4" height and shorter leg length. This bike has a BionX kit on it, so the final product is lighter than any ebike on the market.
What Is The Best Fat Tire Electric Bike
X-Treme Scooters Folding Electric Mountain E-Bike offers a comfortable ride with front and rear suspension. It is an ideal bike for the college students, campers, and anyone who wants a portable and lightweight mode of transportation. This E-bike works on a motor of 300 watts. The best thing about this bike is it allows you to fold it after reaching the destination. It gives you a speed of about 20 mph with a 7-speed Shimano tourney gears. You can adjust the seat according to your ease.
The entire drive system is neatly incorporated into the bike's design for optimal weight distribution and the ultimate in sexy design, while users control torque and power output, which peaks at a surprisingly punchy 530W, via a cool Mission Control App that can also be programmed to a time or distance parameter to ensure there's enough power to get you home.
Are Single Speed Bikes Good For Commuting
The electric motor is located just above the bottom-bracket, and it assists him with a range of power from 250-watts up to 400-watts, applied directly to the outer chainring. The power is not activated by pedaling through a pedelec sensor like many commercial E-bikes available in Europe. Instead, he chose to use a thumb throttle, which he has hidden under a classic bicycle bell.
All the electric bikes need to have the best braking system to keep them safe for all users. With this quality E-bike, you are assured of a safe ride thanks to the front and rear disk brakes. This makes it easier to stop the bike even when at a higher speed. Besides this, the bike also lasts for years due to the high-strength carbon steel used in the construction. This makes it a great investment for anyone looking for the best electric bike.
Do You Have To Register An Electric Bike
The 2019 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp returns to our electric mountain bike test and claims our Editor's Choice Award for the second year in a row. The new model has several notable changes over the previous version we tested including a new frame design, 29-inch wheels, 150mm of front and rear wheel travel, a new motor, and an updated battery charge and power output display. All these new changes have only helped to solidify the Turbo Levo Comp's position at the top of the podium. It still has the same well-rounded performance on the trail that makes it "feel the most like a mountain bike." It is more playful and agile than the competition, yet it still manages to charge the fall-line just as hard. Like previous Turbo Levo models, Specialized has very stealthily integrated the battery and motor into the frame giving it a low center of gravity and a very non-e-bike look. The new Specialized 2.1 motor is very quiet, plus it weighs less and has reduced the overall weight of the bike by more than 2 lbs.
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The e-bike movement has been enjoying a massive popularity boom of late. When bikers are preferring to have a little pedal assistance to everywhere, from the daily commute to cruising through city streets, why not have it too while conquering the mountain trails? You know, just for fun? We have also written a complete guide about the best full suspension mountain bikes.
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A comfortable full suspension urban electric bike with adjustable upright body position, wider Boost hub spacing and sturdy thru-axles front and rear, high volume tires offer comfort and stability, they don't have reflective sidewalls but they do offer puncture protection. Totally blacked out aesthetic, everything matches and looks very cool, wires and cables are internally…...
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Descents on such a heavy bike are less fun. Getting the rear wheel off the ground on short notice, or whipping it around turns is very hard. I like to use my rear tire and brakes to steer—locking the brakes in tight corners at speed, then letting off and pedaling out. On very loose and exposed trails, using that approach on the Turbo Levo doesn't work, once the rear starts to loose traction, it's just all over. Perhaps this could be combated with lower rear tire pressures; we were running 20 PSI.
Yes, a new fold-up has usurped the electric Brompton. Although we have just taken delivery of the Brompton for a proper, long-term test, so maybe this situation will change again… However, for now the Gocycle GX is our top recommendation for anyone who wants an e-bike. That's because the Gocycle is more fun to ride and feels more sturdy. The flip side of that is that it doesn't fold up anywhere near a neatly as the Brompton but, crucially, it folds up enough, and sufficiently quickly, to legally take it on public transport. Although people may tut at you.
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If you are an experienced rider this is actually annoying as hell. Personally, I tend to leave whatever I'm riding in a high gear all the time, because my body is like a powerful machine, and I found the way it slowed my escape from the lights quite disconcerting. For beginners, it could be useful, but it's worth remembering that the whole point of e-bikes is that the motor helps you along anyway, so I do really question the usefulness of this.
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This bike appears to be sturdily made and the assembly process was not difficult for anyone accustomed to assembly bikes from their state when shipped. Perhaps, it deserves a 5 star rating and if I was seeking a bike for use on sand dunes, I would probably give it 5 stars, I was looking more of an electric motor assisted bicycle than a motor bike and also found the bike, as a bicycle rather heavy and awkward to use as a bicycle with the fat knobby tires.
The LT or long travel line that Haibike is one of the most interesting developments in electric mountain biking in quite some time. I've chosen the FullSeven LT 4.0 because I wanted to show you another quality, low-cost option. The FullSeven line is built a little less aggressively than the AllMtn series, but still functions as a great all-around mountain bike for those riders who want to hit fire roads, and maybe the occasional single-track trail. The coolest thing about the LT line is that it costs exactly the same as the standard FullSeven line that comes with 120mm of travel. You can upgrade to 150mm on any FullSeven bike for no extra cost.
What Is A Class 3 Electric Bicycle
The SwagCycle EB-5 Pro comes in at just under $500, making it an affordable choice for an e-bike. This bike comes pre-assembled, which means you can get on your way faster. It's height adjustable and generally fits most adults as well as teens. Both the seat and handlebars can be adjusted to find the optimal riding position. Air-filled rubber tires help cushion the ride while providing. The range is up to 15.5 miles per charge, alternating between pedaling and power assist.
Which Is The Best Ladies Electric Bike
Prodeco V5 Phantom X Lite 9 Speed Folding Electric Bicycle is a lightweight and well-balanced bike that is suitable for all adventurers, campers, and sports enthusiasts. It gives an outstanding and smooth performance with a 300-watt motor. It is an eye-catching bike that looks fabulous in black color. Plus, you can carry it with you by simply folding it.
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With three gears, variable assistance – you can change when and to what extent it kicks in via Gocycle's handy app, which also lets your phone serve as a basic bike computer – and small-ish but chunky, sporty wheels, the GX is just a blast to ride. Gocycle's power delivery algorithms and torque sensors have been tweaked by former F1 engineers, so the ride is one of the smoothest around. It's nippy, manouevrable and fun, and it also feels more like a 'proper bike' than the Brompton.
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Every bike we tested was a blast to ride. However, they all had very different ride characteristics. All of these could stand to improve in different areas, but the category is not mature enough to get a very capable bike for a reasonable price. We will continue to update this review as new bikes emerge, and electric mountain bikes continue to evolve.
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For Canyon's first e-mtb the Spectal:ON 8.0 hasn't simply hit the trail running, it's power up it in Boost mode. The geometry, sizing and handling are all on point, and details like the adjustable geometry, odd wheel sizes, tyre specific rim widths and short cranks make Canyon a market leader rather than a brand that's simply playing catch up. With a Fox 36 Fit4 fork the Spectral:ON 8.0 would probably have won the test, the more basic Grip damper never having the measure of Canyon's superb rear suspension.
What Is The Best Electric Scooter
However, Emu sells a little foldable number if that's your bag. The Emu Crossbar is for town commuters that require a sweet ride that's backed up by solid Shimano Nexus hub gears and Tektro brakes, which are adequate if not the best on the market. Riding is smooth and easy, with the crank moving sensor doing its best to iron out any gaps in power delivery.
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Merax e-bike features a 7 speed Shimano gear system, aluminum alloy frame, front fork suspension and CST Jet brand tires. This bike is absolute great value for the price, although it does not come fully assembled and it does take some time to get the disc brakes sorted and the shifting tuned. But directions provided were accurate, tools are provided, and you will be able to take it out on trails or around town in no time.
Do Electric Scooters Need Insurance
The e-bike is driven by a large capacity lithium-ion battery. This makes it suitable for long hours of the ride. It also has two working modes. The assisted bike and e-bike mode; hence when it runs out of battery, you can pedal to complete the journey. It has been built from the best quality of aluminum alloy frames to ensure that it provides years of service. The wheels are also large and provide excellent movement on all surfaces.
The electric mountain bikes are excellent bikes that deliver great speed and longer rides. This is due to the powerful battery that will assure you of longer runtime. The bikes also use the Shimano speeds, which allow you to easily shift the speeds. In addition to this, the electric mountain bike is also very safe due to the perfect braking system. This makes them safe for all riders. With the LED headlights, you will find them appropriate for night rides.
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Being value-conscious is something that one must keep in mind when buying an electric bike. Sometimes the most expensive isn't the best and neither is a cheap one the best value for the money. In order to make sure that you are getting your money's worth, one must consider many other things such as dependability, convenience and other things that will determine whether the bike is really worth getting.
Time to give some love to my dudes and dudettes over at Bulls bikes. The Bulls E-Stream Evo AM 4 27.5+ (phew, out of breath after saying that one) is an incredible electric bike for the price point. I was going to put the step down from this bike on the list, (2018 Bulls E-Stream Evo AM 3 27.5+) but I realized that this bike is only $400 dollars more. The upgrades you get for that 400 bucks are pretty remarkable.
What use is a 'lightest' bike if you don't get any performance advantage out of it? No long range? No top speed? No rid comfort and other 'niceties'. Basically nothing and an added price tag to boot so what's the f*ckin point then? At least with all other transportation vehicles be it cars, motorcycles, regular bikes, electric cars, being lightweight has a point usually it's speed and/or range. This however is just idiocy.
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160-WH of LiPo $5,500. This bike uses the legendary Gruber Assist motor which is built into the seat post which is the stealthiest ebike set up imaginable. Almost no way to tell the above bike is an electric bike except for its push button accelerator (which also can be hidden). The Gruber Assist is so stealthy that it is suspected of being used as a cheating device in a big bicycle race. Read our article on the Gruber Assist.
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The adjustable front shock offers smooth cushioning and buffers the jerks when cycling on uneven surfaces. However, the rear shock is rigid and hard to move. The Shimano 21-gear shifters will allow you to enjoy great speed with a maximum of 20mph. But, it would be better to have at least 24 gears at that speed, because you will feel almost no resistance when cycling at the max speed in the highest gear.
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Pros	versatile, fits water bottle, least e-bike looking, good battery life, low center of gravity	Good controls, huge distance range, confidence inspiring at speed, good component spec	Reasonably priced, good distance range, well rounded performance, solid component spec	Smooth and consistent power output, modern geometry,	Cushy suspension, digital display, meaty tires
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Adnan Akib
Journalist, mostly hunting stories related to crime and human rights, in Bangladesh.
Currently working with The Daily Star, the largest circulated and the most prestigious English national daily of the country. In my five-year long career in the newspaper industry, I previously worked with Dhaka Tribune and New Age.
For tip-offs and feedback: adnanakib@yandex.com [Email] and @iamadnanakib [Twitter handle].
Dhaka Tribune • 29th January 2018
Automobiles companies at DITF focus more on marketing than sales
Automobile companies have found the perfect stage to market their new and upcoming products to potential customers -- the 23rd Dhaka International Trade Fair. Their main target, however, is to exhibit their products before the visitors as opposed to maximizing sales at the fair itself. Khairul Alam, the person in-charge at the Toyota Motors stall, told the Dhaka Tribune: "We basically use the fair for showcasing our new products with a special reduction in the price to attract the visitors." "Po
Dhaka Tribune • 21st August 2017
Trafficking victims detained in India as illegal Bangladeshis
The authorities of India have continued to detain Bangladeshi victims of human traffickers without proper investigation and interrogation in direct contravention of an advisory issued by the home ministry in Delhi in 2012. In most cases, traffickers and their victims caught at the 3,909-kilometre Indo-Bangla border are being charged under India's Foreigners Act, even though the law enforcement agencies are supposed to filter the victims and treat them differently than the traffickers. On May 30
Dhaka Tribune • 15th August 2017
As it happened: Explosion, gunfire rock Panthapath hotel as militant blows himself up
Saiful used the nom de guerre "Khairul"when registering at the hotel on August 13, but signed with his original name, says OC Atikur Rahman.New Market police station Officer-in-Charge Atikur Rahman tells the Dhaka Tribune: "We first conducted a block raid in the area. We entered Olio International around 2:45am. "The hotel manager informed us that 13 of the rooms were occupied." He continues: "When knocking on room 301, a voice from inside said it was too late at night, and that they would talk
Dhaka Tribune • 24th April 2017
Three-wheeler with a difference
Just visualise that you are boarding a CNG-run three-wheeler with a fan running over your head right from the moment you get into it. And, when you are alighting off it, an umbrella is ready there at your service; in case of rainfall outside. The list does not just stop there since the vehicle still offers you many other services such as the facility to recharge cell phone batteries. No wonder, you can even use lights, pens and papers, if needed. What if one wants to enjoy it all on the busy str
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Generational Dynamics Web Log for 1-Mar-2013
1-Mar-13 World View -- China moves missiles near coast to target Japan
German official says that 'two clowns have won' in Italy
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McDonald's in France promises '100% French' French fries
China moves missiles near coast to target Japan
No Japanese, Filipinos, Vietnamese or dogs, please
The web site GenerationalDynamics.com is now up and running on a new web hosting company. I'll have more to say about the Network Solutions nightmare later, but for now I'm hoping that the "web site crisis" is over for a while.
Silvio Berlusconi and Beppe Grillo
Italian officials are furious and have canceled talks with Germany, after German politician Peer Steinbrueck said of Italy's recent parliamentary elections:
"To a certain extent, I'm appalled that two clowns have won. One professional clown who is also not offended if you call him one – Grillo – and another who is clearly a clown with a testosterone boost."
The clown who is not offended would be Beppe Grillo, a former standup comedian turned renegade politician who did amazingly well, with his "Five Star Movement" coming in a solid third in Italy's election. The other alleged clown would be former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has long been mired in sex scandals.
Actually, neither Grillo nor Berlusconi won. The problem is that nobody won, and Italy has no government, and has little hope of having one soon, perhaps not before another election. What the voters did do is send a strong message to Germany that they don't want any more Teutonic austerity forced on them, and the fear around Europe is that the euro crisis is returning. Telegraph (London) and Euro News
Fast Food chain McDonald's France has promised to serve "100% French" French Fries before the end of the year in all its 1260 restaurants. In 2012, McDonald's bought 30% of its 200,000 tonnes of potatoes from outside France, mostly from Belgium. But now McDonald's has contracted with McCain France to contract 100 more potato farmers, who will supply McDonald's with all the additional potatoes it needs to makes its French fries 100% French. Potato Pro
U.S. intelligence agencies have detected that China's military is shifting its mobile ballistic missiles to the coast near the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in preparation for war with Japan over the islands. A Hong Kong newspaper, the Oriental Daily News, quotes a military source as saying that the People's Liberation Army were preparing to target the Senkaku islands, as well as U.S. military bases in Okinawa. The report also claims that the multiple-warhead DF-16 missile can defeat the U.S.-made Patriot missile batteries deployed at U.S. and Japanese military bases in the region. The fear is that a small-scale military conflict between Japan and China would spiral into a major war, since the U.S. military are committed by treaty to defending Japan. Free Beacon
Sign in Beijing restaurant (Thanh Nien news)
The owner of a Beijing restaurant specializing in pigs' offal dishes finally took down a sign that said: "This shop does not receive The Japanese, The Philippines [sic], The Vietnamese and dog." China is having island disputes with Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam. The owner is not apologizing, and says
"It was a patriotic action. ... I just didn't want to serve Japanese. Am I not allowed to do that?"
He took it down because he was tired of responding to media requests. The picture of the sign went viral on social media sites after a Brooklyn housewife visiting Beijing posted it, drawing hundreds of comments. Global Times (Beijing) and Thanh Nien News (Ho Chi Minh City) and Japan Daily News
(Comments: For reader comments, questions and discussion, see the 1-Mar-13 World View -- China moves missiles near coast to target Japan thread of the Generational Dynamics forum. Comments may be posted anonymously.) (1-Mar-2013) Permanent Link


Skiwo helped kick off the Dagens Næringsliv gazelle conferences this week. The gazelle conferences are a collection of events and award ceremonies recognising the fastest growing companies across Norway.
Alongside speakers from DnB Markets, PwC and Dagens Næringsliv, our very own CEO, Gautam, challenged the audience on how many languages they speak.
Some people raised their hands when asked if they spoke German; many more raised their hands for Swedish; but no one spoke Arabic. And only a handful had ever been to China.
Yet many Norwegian businesses do operate internationally. The latest figures from Statistics Norway show that Norwegian companies control as many as 4,500 companies abroad. Most of these are still located in Europe, but the global markets are only increasing.
And even though machine translations are widely available, the audience did agree with Gautam that they would never sign a machine-translated contract. So while some may think language problems are a thing of the past in 2016, here at Skiwo we think we've only seen the beginning.
More Europeans would, for instance, probably go on business trips to China if they had a Mandarin interpreter at hand on their smartphone. And for companies welcoming more customers from abroad than ever before, language challenges are just as pressing.
Hilton Hotels is one of the companies recognising this. Just last year the hotel chain expanded its Chinese greeting programme, "Huanying", to 110 hotels across the globe. "Huān yίng" roughly means "welcome" in Mandarin and includes Mandarin interpretation services at front desks to welcome Chinese guests.
The difference between a welcome in a language you understand and in one you don't understand could make or break an entire business trip.
So what was the main lesson Gautam wanted the Norwegian gazelle companies to take home?
That even though we meet language barriers more often than ever before, meeting new people and cultures is a very rewarding experience – both personally and in the world of business. We only need the right tools to navigate the seemingly foggy waters of linguistic and cultural differences.
We at Skiwo couldn't find those tools, so we made them instead. The marketplace for interpreters has for too long been outmoded and out-of-date, and so we decided to bring it into the 21st century. If you need seamless access to interpreters so you can expand your business internationally, sign up here today and connect with the world.


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The Health & Social Care Unit aims to provide a range of welfare services to Chinese people over the age of 18 years. There are currently four projects managed by the unit. These are;
Fung Wong (Phoenix) – Older People Project
Based at the Sheung Lok Well-being Centre, we provide a range of activities for older people. Our underlying philosophy is that being active, and socially engaged will help people to remain physically and mentally active.
To achieve this aim, we provide a range of services to meet a range of different needs;
Five days a week, we organise a luncheon club which provides cheap but healthy Chinese food. We provide a mixture of fish, meat and vegetable dishes at each meal. All our food is freshly cooked. For those people who are unable to leave their homes, we provide a meal delivery service
In addition to the luncheon club, we provide a range of "keep fit" activities, such as line dancing, Tai Chi, table tennis, Chinese opera singing and Indian dancing.
Throughout the year, we organise trips to different parts of the UK, such as London, Brighton or Scotland. Occasionally, we will organise coach trips abroad.
Every month, a podiatrist comes to assist people with caring for their feet and toes. We also organise eye tests every six months.
Carer's Corner
Once a week, we organise a Carers' Corner which gives carers the opportunity to come a relax for the afternoon. They usually play mah jong.
We help carers on an individual basis in having their needs assessed and to advocate for services to support them
Kwan Wai (Mental Health) Project
The Mental Health Project team members work closely with the psychiatric services in Manchester. We provide a Link-worker service which assists people with mental health problems to access medical and community support from mental health services.
We also run three drop-ins where service users, carers or just people calling in can be helped with advice, information or other assistance.
We encourage our service users to use community based services or to participate in the range of activities provided by Wai Yin either at Sheung lok centre or at the Learning Centre
Shimbiberis Project
We have a working partnership with the Somali Women's Forum to provide luncheon club for older Somali women. somali women attend every Monday for lunch and for an exercise class. Once a month we organise a trip to the seaside or to the countryside so that they can benefit from fresh air and exercise
Wai Yin employs a Somali Development Worker for two days per week


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Smartphone addiction 'could mean you are emotionally unstable'
An addiction to smartphones may be an indication that you are not so emotionally stable, says a new study.
Researchers from the University of Derby and Nottingham Trent University conducted an online study with 640 smartphone users aged between 13 and 69 to look for the association between smartphone use and personality traits.
The study found that people who struggle with their mental health problems were more likely to "intensively" use their smartphones "as a form of therapy".
It also found that as anxiety levels increase in an individual, he or she is more likely to use a smartphone.
"This is because people may be experiencing problems in their lives such as stress, anxiety, depression, family problems, so in that state they are emotionally unstable, meaning they may seek respite in very excessive smartphone use," said Zaheer Hussain, a study author and lecturer in psychology at the University of Derby.
"This is worrying," he said.
People who are closed off or less open with their emotions are more likely to have problems with smartphone use, said the study.
Researchers found that the most utilised smartphone applications among the participants were social networking apps, which account for roughly half of all utilized apps, followed by instant messaging and music apps.
Smartphone addicts engage in a "passive social network," said Hussain.
"This is where you spend a lot of time on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, browsing other peoples' comments, pictures and posts … so there is no real positive social interaction."
"Problematic smartphone use is more complex than previously thought and our research has highlighted the interplay of various psychological factors in the study of smartphone use," he said.
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31 dive for Mussels Mussels (Acra zebra) are in bountiful supply in Bermuda, particularly in the Harrington Sound area. The brown and white striped shell houses the mollusc, which is the principal ingredient in traditional Bermuda mussel pie. Although it is legal to dive for mussels recreationally (selling is illegal without a permit), mussels must be obtained without use of SCUBA gear—free diving only! This summer, go out and collect your own mussels and cook a traditional mussel pie for your loved ones. For more information about mussel diving, contact the Bermuda government's Department of Conservation Services, 236-4201.
The pool at the National Sports Centre Aquatics Facility is the perfect place to stay fit this summer. Partake in a water polo training session, feel the burn with water aerobics or aqua fitness, simply swim laps in the eight-lane, fifty-metre pool, or use the diving tower and springboards to pull off some impressive moves; it really doesn't matter how you choose to use the facility—just that you do. Visit the National Sports Centre Aquatics Facility at www.nationalsportscentre.bm for more information.
34dine Waterside Hot summer nights are best spent with a lover enjoying a meal at the water's edge. Bermuda's best waterside restaurants include The Waterlot Inn (238-8000) situated on Riddell's Bay in Southampton—go on Saturday night when the live entertainment adds to the already delightful ambiance. The Lido Complex at Elbow Beach hosts two spectacular restaurants, Sea Breeze (232-3999) and Mickey's (236- 3535), both with great food and phenomenal views. Coconuts at The Reefs (238-0222) is the ultimate getaway, the place to go when you wish to be transported. Situated on a roofed deck built into the cliff face of the hotel property, Coconuts literally overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Breezes at Cambridge Beaches (234-0331) has old-Bermuda charm and always seems to be doused in sunshine. Of course, if you're looking for low-key ambiance, you can take a picnic to Horseshoe Bay and find a spot on the beach close enough to the shore so that your toes catch the waves every so often.
Perhaps one of the most interesting ways to see Bermuda underwater is through the window of a dive helmet. Much less complicated than SCUBA, you don't need certification to journey to Bermuda's depths. There's no need to surface for air, and you're able to get closer to fish than you could with a mask and snorkel. Join Greg Hartley, whose father invented the Hartley Diving Helmet, for an afternoon of close encounters with fish who are so used to the diving boat's arrival, they allow you to hold and pet them. Even better, Hartley will take your photograph underwater, so you'll have proof of your descent. Visit www.hartleybermuda.com to book.


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The Podiatech® Print Lab™ Cavity Press duplicates the shape of your patient's foot model into a rigid cavity into which a variety of materials can be accurately molded. The Print Lab™ press is comprised of a heat resistant silicone bag filled with silicone sand. The bag is very soft and conforming when air is present in the bladder. When the air is evacuated it becomes rigid allowing a cavity to form around the shape of any object nested into it. Thermo moldable materials can then be formed into the cavity thus allow the original shape to be replicated. Additionally, the cavity can be manipulated like putty to allow the technician to create accommodations and modifications as required.


nju was looking for this day – The day scheduled for shopping spree. She skimmed through the dresses and settled to wear blue cotton capris and white tee-shirt with sneakers and conductor bag.
It was only mid-March and Bangalore was already too hot to bear. The Sun's ray seem to be penetrating through the skin and the scorching heat was driving her mad. But, anything for shopping, she said aloud.
Anju was living alone in Bangalore. Her weekends always involved travel, either to her hometown or to her relatives in Bangalore. But, that weekend she decided to explore Bangalore and shop until there is no money left!
It was ten in the morning when she left. She got into the public bus and bought a day's pass. This was the best part in Bangalore. She paid Rs.60 and now she can travel in any Non-A/c bus any number of times throughout the day!
Her first stop was at the infamous Commercial Street. It is a shopper's delight. She instantly fell in love with three tops and one checked tee-shirt which cost Rs.250 each. But, she knew that she can bargain. And she took immense pride in her bargaining skills. After repeating the same thing again and again for five long minutes, the shop-keeper agreed to give them at Rs.225 each. She left the shop with delight.
She had a soft donnut and bought two more tops.
Then, she stopped to just go through a street-shop with varieties of accessories like bangles, bracelets, ear-rings and studs, finger rings, hair clips and bands, etc. She had no plans to buy any of them. Being a honest person herself, she told the boy in the shop that she is just going through the stuffs and that she is not planning to buy any. However, she ended up buying a set of bangles in copper, a dozen on colorful thread bangles and three pairs of ear-rings. She bargained. But she was not satisfied with the discount. But the boy startled her with a cashback. He said that she is her first customer. She smiled back and headed to the bust stop.
The next destination was Mantri square mall, Malleswaram. It is one of the biggest malls in Bangalore and as always it was crowded.
She had Shopper's Stop coupon. She bought a two pairs of cotton casual trousers for office wear – in blue and black.
It was only five in the evening. She realized that she has not taken any lunch! This is what shopping does to her; it makes her forget everything. She crossed the road and had yummy-yummy bhel puri.
Then, she caught a bus to Malleswaram 8th cross. It was crowded beyond words. She loitered around for some time, bought a softy cone ice cream for herself and enjoyed the feel that old Bangalore gave.
Around eight at night, Anju caught bus back to home. Her hands were full, but her pocket was not! However, she felt glad.
It would take an hour to reach her home. In no time, she dozed off….


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Multilingual Online Tax Collection: A Challenge
eForm and document management is the backbone of eGovernance. In India, the challenge before the eGovernance architecture and advocates of IT for masses has been to integrate at least 22 languages in various government documents, notices and eForms. Income tax, property tax, customs and other tax collection agencies pose the real challenge. The department of Income tax has made good progress in the direction of online governance, but a lot more has to be done. A large team of IT and localization professional including the content creation professional are required to install these mammoth agencies for delivering services to people.
e-Form the basis of localizsd governance
The eForms and Document Management is one of the most crucial element of G2C interaction. The main problem of interface with the citizens is that of the language of eForms (here the reference is not to the languages like HTML, XHTML, XML, etc.) as well as the language of data entry i.e. filling the form or document. The eForms in the Indian context should be available in all Indian languages and there should be a provision to fill these forms in any of those languages in which the citizens are comfortable.
The need for localisation standards is felt the most in the area of e-Forms and document management because in the absence of standardised local language fonts and an e-Governance architecture, which is capable of translating various scripts into a single universal script and vice versa, the task of interoperability would be greatly affected. The standardisation of e-Forms and other document management processes is the second important factor in G2C and C2G interactions.
Everyone involved in the process of making these e-Governance interactions also knows that the process is cumbersome and involves many stages. In India there are many platforms, many browsers, many fonts that are being used by common people. It further complicates the already complicated procedures of identifying and interpreting the data coming to government agency from people. Then there are problems of keeping these data in a universal standard format from where it could be easily manipulated and sent back to people or retrieved by the agency for its
own need.
The Government and the Industry: Need for a Bridge
The government of India has realised that the problem of setting up the standards can not be effectively managed by the governmental agencies alone. Hence, there has been attempts to include the major players in the industries whose technologies have been tried and tested in many other governments and institutions. Hence, the representatives from transnational companies like IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, EMC, New Gen, Novell, Honeywell, HP, Red Hat, ILANTUS Technologies, and PwC were incorporated in the task force for eForms, identity management and web accessibility. The public-private partnership could prove to be a fantastic change agent, but the only danger is that the transnational and many private sector companies are basically looking for a market and they are not there for the public service. They might sell their tested products that work fantastically so well in English and Roman scripts and may not be really interested in spending millions of dollars to develop technologies for Indian languages, which could help the citizens to fill the form in their own languages and receive a response from government in their own languages. The easiest way out to launch such a mammoth task would be to make e-Forms and other document management technologies for Hindi as an alternative language as it is also the official language of Government of India.
In private sector there have been numerous attempts to localise the products. Microsoft has come up with a Hindi version of Windows apart from integrating Hindi in its Office. Fedora Linux and many other versions of Linux are also integrating Hindi in their operating systems and related applications. Adobe has integrated Hindi in its acrobat reader that has been till now considered as the best product for sharing information on networks and specially the e-Forms of various kinds. Adobe, IBM and others have been advocating a three layer document management where the citizen oriented page could be in PDF, HTML or any other document format and the government agency or institution oriented data so obtained from citizen could be in the third layer. IBM has been advocating the use of its workplace form using xForm (XForms is an XML application that represents the next generation of forms for the Web) with service oriented architecture (SOA).
e-Form and the Department of Income tax
Though it is commendable that the Government of India has in such a short period changed the face of so many government offices of extreme importance to the citizens of India, it must be said that much more has to be done, taking into account the linguistic and cultural profile of our country. e-Form and document management process is a far cry, the presence of various ministries and offices in the web itself has to be in Hindi and other Indian languages (at least those recognised by the VIII schedule of the Indian Constitution) along with the English language.
As a case in point, when the author surveyed the web site of the Department of Income tax, it was found that this office has made at least an attempt to make a bilingual site. However, much more has to be done as the information about the Income Tax Ombudsman Guidelines 2006, deputation of officers outside the department of revenue, circulars, all acts like wealth tax, income tax, gift tax, expenditure tax, etc. and many other documents are in English, though there names are found translated in Hindi in the Hindi version of the site.
This would explain the general situation of e-Form in the organisation. However, it is of no less significant that things have started to happen in English. There are facilities of filing e-Returns and there are offline packages like Income Tax Returns forms 1 and 2 (ITR1 and 2) to facilitate the tax payer. This offline package has taken adobe acrobat reader 8 as the technology for dissemination and collection of data. The process described by the department for filing the Tax returns by this method has 8 simple steps. One has to register oneself on Income tax portal, login to the portal, download and fill the Form 2F, create XML e-Return file and upload it to Income tax server. One has to finally print the acknowledgement. If one has not signed digitally then he could go to the nearest post office for physical submission of the form.
There is no doubt that e-Governance is here to stay, but what one keeps wondering how much time will it take for this e-Governance in its near perfect form to make various services available to the people of India in their own languages. It has been promised time and again in various national and international meetings like the WSIS Summits. In past few years the basic flaw in the e-Governance standards has been that the government is working at different levels of standards. It has also made a separate group for localisation and language standards. In fact in a country like India, the localisation should be the buzz word and all standards must work toward that end. It is only then that we would find IT technologies emerging out of their dependence on English.
Localised e-Forms: A Distant Dream
In the absence of this integration of localisation at various levels of e-Governance standards, the content is the casuality. The whole process of e-Governance standards has become so technologically oriented that there is no serious thought given to the creation of content in Indian languages. The question in the context of e-Forms is, "Do we have the major e-Forms available in various Indian Languages"? Even if we limit the scope of e-Governance for the time being to the dissemination of information and the circulation of various e-Forms to the masses in their own languages, we need to work on the creation of e-Forms and documents, at least in recognised Indian languages. To make people fill these forms online could be the next stage of our cherished dream.
The author's recent experience of filling the property tax online at the portal of Delhi is that the xForm is working perfectly well there, but the disheartening fact is that the whole portal of Delhi government has no interface for the official language Hindi. Even the information regarding the right to information is available only in English, when Delhi government has three official languages namely Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi. The IT policy of Delhi mentions that the government of Delhi would aim at using ""… IT for generating additional employment for the new digital economy. To facilitate localisation of software, so that benefits of IT could percolate not only in English language, but also in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi." However, the race seems to be towards bringing the whole government machinery onto net as early as possible. And in this mega project English obviously is the most convenient language.
The greatest challenge before IT specialist and the localisation industry in India today is to make available millions of pages of government policy, acts, ordinances and e-Forms in not only in Hindi, the official language of Government of India, but in all the languages listed in the VIII Schedule. It is the only way to empower the people of India and to pave the way for good governance through e-Governance. In such a scenario the devices like e-Form and other document management processes to include Indian language as the necessary ingredient appears to be a very distant dream.
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Originally a Spanish mission era church from 1755-1793, the Alamo was built to educate native americans about Christianity but was eventually abandoned. The compound on which the Alamo exists has undergone many changes and has served many roles in it's 300+ year history. While some traces of its role in the epic 1836 Battle of the Alamo still exist, changes to the structure reflect its later role as a U.S. Army Quartermaster Depot warehouse and eventually a memorial to Alamo defenders.
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ThinLine English reins provide a soft non-slip grip with show ring style but are really designed for riders to establish better contact and softer hands.
ThinLine English reins look like rubber reins but their performance and durability deliver a feel and grip you, your horse and your trainer will love. We guarantee this rein will not slip even in wet and lathery situations and we guarantee you will have a softer feel.
A favorite of show jumpers and dressage riders alike. A must-have for eventers. Trail riders also cannot get enough of the comfortable feel.
Now available: New lined show rein offers traditional styling suitable for the hunter ring and dressage arena while still offering the same soft feel.
ThinLine guarantees riders will develop softer contact and will have a steadier, more consistent feel with improved confidence in this non-slip rein. Easy to hold, riders with arthritis absolutely love this rein.
OPTIONS: -Classic wrapped rein thickness is 3/4″, (foam thickness) and is suitable for those with small hands or arthritis.
Betsy Steiner carries ThinLine reins to clinics so her students can have instantly soft hands.
Italian Leather Options: Buckle End or Stud Hook.
Indian Leather Options: Stud Hook only, with or without hand stops.
All reins come with martingale stops. If you do not need this, you may remove it.
The option titled "reins with stops" means there are bands of leather sewn onto the hand held portion of the reins. Often called hand stops.
*Wiping down the rein with a baby wipe prior to riding can keep light arena dust from settling and improve the non-slip function.
*Temperature can alter the feel of the reins. The warmer they are, the softer they will be and the more non-slip. Your hand generally provides enough warmth to get the rein to the optimal performance temperature.
*Steer clear of chemicals! Show Sheen and some fly sprays will eventually cause mild stiffening of the edges of the foam. If you are using chemicals please rinse your hands before riding and you will greatly improve the longevity of your reins.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: We strongly recommend using all-natural ThinLine Cleaners. It's completely safe for the ThinLine foam, and does an excellent job of cleaning the leather too! Simple dish soap also works and baby wipes are handy for a quick clean up!
Please avoid leather care products; they contain oil which is damaging to ThinLine. While it looks and feels like leather, it is a special, nonslip, pressure distributing foam. For conditioning the leather, we recommend using a paste-like conditioner (like Horseman's One Step) so that you can control the application, avoiding contact with the ThinLine.
The ThinLine reins are a true game changer! I ride many horses a day and these reins immediately stopped the pain I was getting in my knuckles. I've recommended them to multiple customers who have arthritis and they all love the reins. Every bridle in my barn has these reins!
Katie Weeks My horse and I love our Ultra Thin Line pad. He's such a "Princess and the Pea" horse but he has a bad back due to his old ill fitting saddle, but now that he has one that fits him he's picky with pads that go underneath, and we've tried Ogilvy and Sheepskin pads and this is the only pad he actually accepts and it's done wonders for his back, and mine! Swear by ThinLine. Now have a pair of your ThinLine reins and couldn't be happier with them. Not only do them help me as a rider due to old cubital and carpal tunnel issues, but my connection to my horse is so much cleaner! Thank you for your wonderful products!!
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I live how these reins feel in my arthritic hands. They seemed thick at first but as they warmed to my hands they seemed to compress and mold to them. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I find the leather parts of the reins to be poor quality and extremely dry. I gave my reins several treatments of leather moisturizer to soften them.
Fantastic reins! They give a nice soft feel in the hand. They are perfect on both snaffle and double bridles! The reins also give a great grip with rain and heavy sweat. The leather is really soft and doesn't rub your favourite pair of gloves. The ThinLine ine component gives the suppleness of rubber reins but alleviates the vibration that is often associated. I recommend them to everyone! By far my favourite reins.
Thinline Reins are by far the best out there. I love how you have a consistent steady contact and feel with the horses mouth. Easy to hold and no slipping through your fingers.
These are the only reins I am comfortable in WITHOUT gloves…I feel a much gentler connection to my horse even when he spooks and I have to move my hands quicker and firmer. He comes back much faster and smoother, the reins are amazing, not to mention my arthritic thumbs seem to be less noticeable. Love them!
I have been using ThinLine reins for several years. I have them on my jumping bridle and my dressage bridle. I have not had to replace them yet. They are FABULOUS for everyday riding and they have NOT SLIPPED when wet — very important!! I have used rubber reins for jumping for many, many years, and these are the best I have ever had.
I bought my reins a few months ago but only installed them today – so sorry I wasted all that time – I LOVE them. My arthritic fingers are thanking me!
I used to have problems with my reins slipping through my fingers on cross country, my mum brought me the ThinLine reins and they are perfect. They have excellent grip, they are great quality, and are extremely soft and comfortable to hold. I love these and would highly recommend!!
These are the best reins I have ever bought! I have very small hands so keeping my grip is sometimes tough. I have always used rubber reins but they wear out so easily and I've had blisters from when my horse would be very heavy on the front. The Thinline reins are super soft and yet so grippy. They are a bit thicker, which I thought would be harder to keep a grip on, but it was the opposite – they are so easy! I LOVE them and will never use anything else!
I received my first set of these reins as a gift several years ago, and they are just wonderful!! Completely different then anything else out there! Since then, I've bought another pair for my dressage show bridle, and plan to get another set for jumping. They just feel so nice in your hands, and help me to have a softer feel with my contact!!!
Q What is the difference between the Italian leather and the Indian leather?
A Thank you for your question! The difference is in the grade of leather. The Indian leather reins are made with a high quality bridle leather and the Italian reins are made with a higher grade, premium quality bridle leather.
Q Why no rein stops in the English leather 60" reins?
A Thanks for your question! The reins with stops are only made in imported Indian leather and come in 48", 54", and 60". The English leather reins are made without stops, available with stud hook and buckle ends, also in 48",54", and 60".
Q Rein end - what is a stud hook as opposed to buckle?
A Thanks for your question! It refers to the way that the reins attach to the bit. The stud hook is the traditional method, while the buckle ends allow for easier bit or rein changes.


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Hello and happy new year friends!
The lovely girls from Oh Darling, Let's Celebrate asked me a while ago if I wanted to write a wedding-themed post for them. While I'm no expert in weddings (yet!), I was excited to venture into new categories. Head over to Oh Darling, Let's Celebrate if you would like to read my thoughts and experiences as a bride-to-be in German or keep reading for the English version.
The FashionCamp Vienna team and Steinecker kindly invited some bloggers to the store opening of Steinecker's new location in Vienna. The motto of the evening was "Marry Yourself". An opportunity for everyone, not only brides-to-be, to explore Steinecker's vast range of gorgeous wedding gowns.