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Shop Specialized Electric Bikes at Bike Depot in Toronto or our other stores. Specialized has reformed the pedal-assist system. Not only do they have great motors, but also have a long lasting battery. They've also created custom software to enhance the experience. Whether you're riding road or mountain, there's a Specialized e-bike for you. Choose from the Turbo Levo or Kenovo models for trail riding. Otherwise the Vado and Como models are perfect for street. Not sure what's right for you? We can certainly help you find the right Specialized electric bikes. Specialized has claimed the electric bike revolution has started. They're calling it Turbo. Visit your local Bike Depot store to book a demo and join the e-bike revolution.
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Specialized Turbo S-Works Levo SL Founders Edition
Limited to just 250 bikes worldwide, the S-Works Levo SL Founder's Edition pulls out all the stops. Each individually-numbered Founder's Edition will come with a very special build where it's all in the details - gold foil graphics laid over our Spectraflair paint in satin finish, custom Power saddle with matching gold "S" graphic, matching gold FOX Shox fork and rear shock graphics, SRAM AXS wireless drivetrain with "rainbow" color cassette, chain, and brake hardware, as well as two Range Extenders for the ultimate power to ride more trails. The S-Works Levo SL Founder's Edition is sure to be an instant classic. The Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That's no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that's exactly what you get—a Sidearm chassis with just the right amount of front-to-rear stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned FOX front and rear suspension. To top it all off, we constructed this Levo SL chassis entirely from our light-yet-strong FACT 11m carbon. The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor's responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you're riding without power assistance. Worried about running out of power? No problem. Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you're looking for even more miles, the included range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to.
Specialized Turbo S-Works Turbo Levo SL
Turbo Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper...and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. The top-shelf S-Works Turbo Levo SL features a carbon chassis mated to FOX Factory-level suspension and SRAM's premier Eagle XX1 AXS drivetrain. IT'S YOU... JUST GOING FASTER...AND FURTHER The Turbo Levo SL is effectively a Stumpjumper that lets you embark on ridiculously long adventures with no fear of bonking and helps you snag three laps of your favorite trail instead of just one. Looking for a ton of power and range? Check out our Levo and Kenevo models. Want a bike, on the other hand, that simply feels like you—a faster you, with the power to ride more trails, kind of you? That's Turbo Levo SL. TUNE IT TO YOUR STYLE By connecting with our Mission Control App, you can tune the SL 1.1 motor to your riding style, record rides, and monitor the battery. The motor even has a built-in power meter that transmits to any ANT+ head unit. Don't want to connect? No worries—the simple Turbo Connect Unit (TCU) on the top tube gives you all the control you need to just climb on and ride all day. The Turbo Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That's no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that's exactly what you get—a Sidearm chassis with just the right amount of front-to-rear stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned FOX rear suspension. To top it all off, we constructed this Turbo Levo SL chassis entirely from our light-yet-strong FACT 11m carbon. The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor's responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you're riding without power assistance. Worried about running out of power? No problem. Turbo Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you're looking for even more miles, our included range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. - Max Top Speed: 20 mph / 32 km/h - Lightweight, carbon Stumpjumper-inspired frame is pure ride quality and control. - Ultra-smooth and lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your pedaling power. - 150mm of suspension front and rear, courtesy of FOX's Factory 36 fork and DPX2 shock.
Specialized Turbo Turbo Levo
The S-Works Turbo Levo is by far the most stoke-inducing model in the Turbo Levo line. The top-shelf model features an entirely carbon frame with a stiffness-enhancing asymmetric Sidearm design. On top of that stunning frame, we've added 150mm of smooth and controlled suspension travel, the smoothest and most powerful motor, a new 700Wh battery that boosts your range by a massive 40 percent...and that's just for starters. Rowdy descents. Steep climbs? Hell. Yes. The Turbo Levo is a fully-fledged progressive trail bike. We've lengthened the reach, kept the chainstays nice and short, and maintained a low center of gravity. Next, we slackened the head angle for more confident descents and steepened the seat angle to improve climbing efficiency. It's dialed. More power, more range The Levo's Specialized 2.1 motor amplifies your pedaling input by a mind-blowing 410%. Our M2 batteries provide you with plenty of range. What's more, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. More power. More miles per ride. More awesome. - S-Works frames always represent the pinnacle of our engineering capabilities. In the case of the Levo, that means a full-carbon frame that's not only class-leading when it comes to weight, but absolutely bomber. - The Levo's Turbo Connect Unit (or "TCU"?) is more than an "On-Off" button, it's the brains of the bike. The TCU shows your battery level and power-assist mode. It also communicates, via ANT+/Bluetooth, with our optional handlebar display to display even more information about your day's ride. - The custom Specialized 2.1 motor represents the pinnacle of e-bike motor technology. The new motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output, even at max power. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 700Wh capacity, which increases your range by a staggering 40%. We integrated that battery seamlessly inside the frame and made it easy to remove with a single hex wrench. - Lightweight and responsive carbon frame designed for aggressive trail riding - Smoothest, most powerful motor on the market - FOX Float 36 Factory fork provides 160mm of peerless suspension performance
Specialized Turbo Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon
Turbo Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. The Turbo Levo SL Expert Carbon features a full carbon frame paired to full FOX suspension and a SRAM Eagle X01 drivetrain. IT'S YOU… JUST GOING FASTER…AND FURTHER The Turbo Levo SL is effectively a Stumpjumper that lets you embark on ridiculously long adventures with no fear of bonking and helps you snag three laps of your favorite trail instead of just one. Looking for a ton of power and range? Check out our Levo and Kenevo models. Want a bike, on the other hand, that simply feels like you—a faster you, with the power to ride more trails, kind of you? That's Turbo Levo SL. TUNE IT TO YOUR STYLE By connecting with our Mission Control App, you can tune the SL 1.1 motor to your riding style, record rides, and monitor the battery. The motor even has a built-in power meter that transmits to any ANT+ head unit. Don't want to connect? No worries—the simple Turbo Connect Unit (TCU) on the top tube gives you all the control you need to just climb on and ride all day. The Turbo Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That's no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that's exactly what you get—a Sidearm chassis with just the right amount of front-to-rear stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned FOX rear suspension. To top it all off, we constructed this Turbo Levo SL chassis entirely from our light-yet-strong FACT 11m carbon. The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor's responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you're riding without power assistance. Worried about running out of power? No problem. Turbo Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you're looking for even more miles, our optional range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. - Max Top Speed: 20 mph / 32 km/h - Lightweight, carbon Stumpjumper-inspired frame is pure ride quality and control. - Ultra-smooth and lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your pedaling power. - 150mm of suspension front and rear, courtesy of FOX's 36 Performance Elite fork and DPX2 shock.
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon
Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. The Levo SL Comp Carbon features a full carbon frame, full FOX suspension, and a SRAM Eagle NX drivetrain. The Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That's no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that's exactly what you get—a Sidearm chassis with just the right amount of front-to-rear stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned FOX front and rear suspension. To top it all off, we constructed this Levo SL chassis entirely from our light-yet-strong FACT 11m carbon. The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor's responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you're riding without power assistance.
Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp
Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. Thanks to a clever component selection, the Levo SL Comp brings all of that rad down to an equally-rad price point. It's You, Just Going Faster and Farther. The Turbo Levo SL is effectively a Stumpjumper that lets you embark on ridiculously long adventures with no fear of bonking and helps you snag three laps of your favorite trail instead of just one. Looking for a ton of power and range? Check out our Turbo Levo and Kenevo models. Want a bike, on the other hand, that simply feels like you—a faster you, with the power to ride more trails, kind of you? That's Turbo Levo SL. Tune it to Your Style. By connecting with our Mission Control App, you can tune the SL 1.1 motor to your riding style, record rides, and monitor the battery. The motor even has a built-in power meter that transmits to any ANT+ head unit. Don't want to connect? No worries—the simple Turbo Connect Unit (TCU) on the top tube gives you all the control you need to just climb on and ride all day. - Lightweight, alloy Stumpjumper-inspired frame is pure ride quality and control. - Ultra-smooth and lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your pedaling power. - 150mm of suspension front and rear, courtesy of FOX's 34 fork and DPS shock. - The Turbo Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That's no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that's exactly what you get—similar Sidearm chassis with great, balanced stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned suspension. The Turbo Levo SL Comp's chassis is constructed entirely from our light-yet-strong M5 premium aluminum. - The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor's responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you're riding without power assistance. - Worried about running out of power? No problem. The Turbo Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you're looking for even more miles, our optional range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. - Max Top Speed: 20 mph / 32 km/h
Specialized Turbo Kenevo Comp 6Fattie
The Kenevo is the most capable eMTB you can find—complete with 180mm of front and rear suspension, the smoothest and most powerful motor available, and more miles per charge than ever before. Our Kenevo Comp model pairs all that technology with a smart mix of components that'll withstand the most demanding conditions and riders. - The completely redesigned alloy Kenevo frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical Sidearm design, and a new axle path and leverage curve that give the bike insane levels of control in the most challenging trails. - Marzocchi Bomber CR coil-sprung shock offers 180mm of plush suspension as well as adjustable low-speed compression and rebound damping, to help you dial in the ride to your style and terrain. - Marzocchi Bomber Z1 air-sprung fork provides 180mm of smooth, controlled front suspension. Features include a proven FOX GRIP damper and EVOL air spring. Simple, reliable and absolutely capable of swallowing any rock or root that comes your way. - The custom Specialized 2.1 motor represents the pinnacle of e-bike motor technology. The new motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output—even at max power. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 500Wh capacity. That powerful battery is seamlessly integrated inside the frame and is easily removed in seconds, with a single hex wrench.
Specialized Turbo Turbo Levo Comp
We designed the Turbo Levo Comp to be a proper trail bike, first and foremost. It takes geo, kinematics, and design cues from our newest trail bikes, like the Stumpjumper, and adds industry-leading tech that gives you the power to ride more trails. New motor? Check. New battery? Check. Incredibly lightweight and capable chassis? Check and double-check. Rowdy descents. Steep climbs? Hell. Yes. The Turbo Levo is a fully-fledged progressive trail bike. We've lengthened the reach, kept the chainstays nice and short, and maintained a low center of gravity. Next, we slackened the head angle for more confident descents and steepened the seat angle to improve climbing efficiency. It's dialed. More power, more range The Levo's Specialized 2.1 motor amplifies your pedaling input by a mind blowing 410%. Our M2 batteries provides you with plenty of range. What's more, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. More power. More miles per ride. More awesome. - The Levo's frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. We designed this bike to shred and that meant giving the Levo a low bottom bracket, lengthy top tube, and short chainstays. We also tweaked the kinematics of the frame to make the suspension more supple on small hits and yet perfectly capable of taking the big impacts without bottoming out. - With its stout chassis and smooth DebonAir air spring and renowned Charger damper, the Lyrik Select RC is the perfect complement to the hard-charging Levo. - The custom Specialized 2.1 motor represents the pinnacle of e-bike motor technology. The new motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output—even at max power. - The Levo's Turbo Connect Unit (or "TCU") is more than an "On-Off" button—it's the brains of the bike. The TCU shows your battery level and power-assist mode. It also communicates, via ANT+/Bluetooth, with our optional handlebar display to display even more information about your day's ride. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 700Wh capacity, which increases your range by a staggering 40%. We integrated that battery seamlessly inside the frame and made it easy to remove with a single hex wrench.
Specialized Turbo Levo
The new Turbo Levo brings the most advanced eMTB frame, motor, and battery technology to as many riders as possible. We've taken our advanced M5 alloy chassis and the smoothest and most powerful motor on the market, and paired them with the most value-packed drivetrain, suspension and brake components available. The result is a bike that puts plenty of high-dollar eMTBs to shame. Rowdy descents. Steep climbs? Hell. Yes. The Turbo Levo is a fully-fledged progressive trail bike. We've lengthened the reach, kept the chainstays nice and short, and maintained a low center of gravity. Next, we slackened the head angle for more confident descents and steepened the seat angle to improve climbing efficiency. It's dialed. More power, more range The Levo's Specialized 2.1 motor amplifies your pedaling input by a mind-blowing 410%. Our M2 batteries provide you with plenty of range. What's more, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. More power. More miles per ride. More awesome. - The Levo's Turbo Connect Unit (or "TCU") is more than an "On-Off" button, it's the brains of the bike. The TCU shows your battery level and power-assist mode. It also communicates, via ANT+/Bluetooth, with our optional handlebar display to display even more information about your day's ride. - The Levo's frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. We designed this bike to shred and that meant giving the Levo a low bottom bracket, lengthy top tube, and short chainstays. We also tweaked the kinematics of the frame to make the suspension more supple on small hits and yet perfectly capable of taking the big impacts without bottoming out. - The custom Specialized 2.1 motor represents the pinnacle of e-bike motor technology. The new motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output, even at max power. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 500Wh capacity. And, of course, still seamlessly integrated inside the frame and is easily removable, too. - M5 alloy Sidearm frame offers outstanding ride quality and control - Smoothest, most powerful motor on the market - 160mm travel RockShox 35 Silver TK fork
Specialized Turbo Men's Turbo Levo
Fun. It's a feeling we're always trying to maximize, and there's no better way to do it than with some singletrack shredding. But whether it's for lack of time, motivation, or injury, too many aren't getting enough of it, and we that made us sad. We have a cure, though—the all-new Turbo Levo. It rides just like a modern trail bike should, and it delivers you the power to ride more trails at a price that won't leave you destitute, living in a van down by the trailhead. - The completely redesigned alloy Levo frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. Kinematics of the frame have also been perfected, along with rider-tuned stiffness. Cable routing is all internal, including that of the Command Post IR, while the battery is fully integrated in the down tube, while the minimalist motor is mounted in a more secure, lighter way. - The custom Specialized 2.1 Rx Trail-tuned motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. This successfully places it at the top of e-bike motor technology. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output—even at max power. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 500Wh capacity. And, of course, still seamlessly integrated inside the frame and is easily removable, too.
The new Turbo Levo brings the most advanced eMTB frame, motor and battery technology to as many riders as possible. We've taken our advanced M5 alloy chassis and the smoothest and most powerful motor on the market, and paired them with the most value-packed drivetrain, suspension and brake components available. The result is a bike that puts plenty of high-dollar eMTBs to shame. Rowdy descents. Steep climbs? Hell. Yes. The Turbo Levo is a fully-fledged progressive trail bike. We've lengthened the reach, kept the chainstays nice and short, and maintained a low center of gravity. Next, we slackened the head angle for more confident descents and steepened the seat angle to improve climbing efficiency. It's dialed. More power, more range - The Levo's Specialized 2.1 motor amplifies your pedaling input by a mind blowing 410%. Our M2 batteries provides you with plenty of range. What's more, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. More power. More miles per ride. More awesome. - The Levo's frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. We designed this bike to shred and that meant giving the Levo a low bottom bracket, lengthy top tube, and short chainstays. We also tweaked the kinematics of the frame to make the suspension more supple on small hits and yet perfectly capable of taking the big impacts without bottoming out. - The custom Specialized 2.1 motor represents the pinnacle of e-bike motor technology. The new motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output—even at max power. - The Levo's Turbo Connect Unit (or "TCU") is more than an "On-Off" button—it's the brains of the bike. The TCU shows your battery level and power-assist mode. It also communicates, via ANT+/Bluetooth, with our optional handlebar display to display even more information about your day's ride. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 500Wh capacity. And, of course, still seamlessly integrated inside the frame and is easily removable, too.
Specialized Turbo Como 5.0 650b
When it comes to e-bikes, you won't often find the words "stylish" and "fun" in their descriptions—that is until the Turbo Como 5.0 with 650b wheels burst onto the scene. With a comfortable geometry, a modern look, nimble 650b wheels with cushy 2.3" tires, and an additional boost from the fully integrated motor, this Turbo Como brings more fun to your bike ride than you ever could have imagined. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.3 motor, it has a higher max torque, max watts, and better heat management and efficiency than its predecessors. It's the most advanced motor ever found on an urban e-bike. Of course, it still features a silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph. For the Como 5.0, we developed a custom 604 Wh battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates. The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you'll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides. The agile 650b wheels, meanwhile, have also been paired with cushy 2.3-inch tires, so they can roll over most cracks, bumps, and holes with ease to ensure that nothing stands in your way on your path to a good time. And to top off all of these innovative features, we chose a high-end spec that includes Shimano XT/SLX 11-speed components, four-piston hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, racks, and fenders. - The custom E5 aluminum frame on the Como cleanly houses the battery and motor, while still keeping the lightweight properties that E5 is known for. - The Turbo Como's Specialized 1.3 motor with Rx Street Tune is the most powerful and efficient motor ever to be found on an urban e-bike. It's fully integrated with the frame, and it's also been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 600 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ
There's no other e-bike out there with ride quality, range, and power like this, at a weight that's light enough to carry. The Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ is best for your daily commute, quick errands, and getting around town. Extra-bright, built-in lights in front and back mean you'll see and be seen. DRYTECH fenders keep water and road spray away, and a standard rear rack is always ready for your bags and panniers. This is your go-to for local transportation. - Fully integrated and secure Specialized 320Wh downtube battery w/optional Range Extender compatibility (sold separately) for up to 120 miles of range - Specialized SL 1.1 custom lightweight motor, peak 240W / 35Nm, doubles you rider amplification (180% assistance), and assists up to 28mph. - Turbo SL mounted rear rack, Racktime-compatible for your favorite bags and panniers, and DRYTECH fenders to keep the spray away - Premium lightweight E5 Aluminum frame - Clean internal cable routing, fender/rack mounts, and reflective graphics - Premium hydraulic disc brakes for maximum stopping power - Bright, integrated front and rear lighting to see and be seen - 10-speed Shimano Deore shifting for reliable performance for the long haul - Durable, lightweight alloy wheels paired with fast-rolling, high-grip, Nimbus II Sport Reflect 700 tires with BlackBelt flat protection and reflective accents to increase visibility
Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 LTD
How did we manage to take one of our most versatile and fun Turbo e-bikes and make it even better? Well, we started with the smile-inducing speed and agility of the Turbo Vado 4.0 and added gravel-taming, all-terrain tires and a plush, bump-smoothing suspension seatpost, giving you the freedom and confidence to take on any road, even the one less traveled. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 motor features a silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill both quick and efficient. The belt-driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. For the Vado 4.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-500 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new cafe on the other side of the city. The new wired Turbo Connect Display (TCD-w) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays important ride metrics (speed, cadence, rider power, distance, battery level, time, etc.), it also allows you to connect the latest version of the Mission Control App for an enhanced Turbo experience. With our free app for iOS and Android phones, you easily customize motor parameters, control your range, record/upload rides, and perform basic system diagnosis. To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 10-speed components, all-terrain tires, suspension seatpost, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts. - The Turbo Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that's been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry. - The Turbo Vado's Specialized 1.2 motor has been fully integrated with the frame, and it's been custom-tuned for city riding. We designed it to intuitively react to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 500 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range.
Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Through LTD
Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 650b - Low-Entry
Whether you're heading out with the family for a weekend cruise, grabbing a baguette at the local bakery, or simply going off to work, the Turbo Como 4.0 with a Low-Entry design will get where you're going in stylish comfort. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 motor, the Turbo Como proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 motor features a silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph. For the Como 4.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-500 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates. The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you'll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides. For this model, we included a low-entry design with our Ground Control Geometry that makes it easy to put a foot down at a stop sign, while also eliminating the struggle of getting on and off the bike. The agile 650b wheels, meanwhile, have also been paired with cushy 2.3-inch tires, so they can roll over most cracks, bumps, and holes with ease to ensure that nothing stands in your way on your path to a good time. And to top off all of these innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec. Along these lines, you'll find Shimano 10-speed components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fenders. - The custom E5 Low-Entry aluminum frame on the Como cleanly houses the battery and motor, while still keeping the lightweight properties that E5 is known for. Pair this with our Ground Control Geometry, and you have a durable and lightweight bike that'll keep you rolling in style. - The Turbo Como's Specialized 1.2 has been fully integrated with the frame, and has been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 500 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
Specialized Turbo Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through
If you can characterize your life as on-the-go, busy, or not having enough time, we made a bike for you—the Turbo Vado 3.0 Step-Through. It's made to accommodate busy lives that are always in movement, which is why we took our award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph. For the Vado 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new cafe on the other side of the city. The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean, and it has multiple mounting options for either road or mountain setups. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you'll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides. To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, racks, front/rear lights, and fenders. - The Turbo Vado frame features an alloy step-through frame that's pretty light and super easy to get on or off of. - The Turbo Vado's Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. We also fully integrated it with the frame, and it's been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
Specialized Turbo Vado 3.0
If you can characterize your life as on-the-go, busy, or not having enough time, we made a bike for you—the Turbo Vado 3.0. It's made to accommodate busy lives that are always in movement, which is why we took our award-winning pedal-assist technology and accelerated it well into the future. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Vado proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph. For the Vado 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean, and it has multiple mounting options for either road or mountain setups. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you'll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides. To top off all of the innovative features, we chose a worry-free spec that features Shimano 9-speed components, hydraulic disc brakes, front/rear lights, and fender & rack mounts. - The Turbo Vado features a lightweight alloy frame that's been designed with our Fitness/Transportation Geometry. - The Turbo Vado's Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. We also fully integrated it with the frame, and it's been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
It's cool to go fast, but it's only fun if you're comfortable. Sadly, speed and comfort rarely come together, but the Turbo Como 3.0 650b is out to change that. With a comfortable geometry, a sleek, stylish design, and our exclusive, award-winning technology, you'll get an extra jolt of power that'll make riding just as fun as it is functional. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Como proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph. For the Como 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates. The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you'll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides. For this model, we included smooth and agile 650b wheels have been paired with cushy 2.3-inch tires, so it can roll over most cracks, bumps, and holes with ease to ensure that nothing stands in your way on your path to a good time. And to top off all of these innovative features, we spec'd it with components that are sure to keep you rolling worry-free for the long run. This means that you'll find Shimano 9-speed components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, racks, fenders, and bright LED lights at the front and rear of the bike. - The custom aluminum frame on the Como cleanly houses the battery and motor, while still keeping the lightweight properties that E5 is known for. - The Turbo Como's Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. It's also fully integrated with the frame and has been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
It's cool to go fast, but it's only fun if you're comfortable. Sadly, speed and comfort rarely come together, but the Turbo Como 3.0 650b is out to change that. With a comfortable geometry, a sleek, stylish design, and our exclusive, award-winning technology, you'll get an extra jolt of power that'll make riding just as fun as it is functional. - The custom aluminum frame on the Como cleanly houses the battery and motor, while still keeping the lightweight properties that E5 is known for. - The Turbo Como's Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. It's also fully integrated with the frame, and has been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 650B Low-Entry
It's cool to go fast, but it's only fun if you're comfortable. Sadly, speed and comfort rarely come together, but the Turbo Como 3.0 650b with a low-entry design is out to change that. With a comfortable geometry that makes getting on and off the bike and putting a foot down super easy, a sleek and stylish design, and our exclusive, award-winning technology, you'll get an extra jolt of power that'll make riding just as fun as it is functional. Beginning with the integrated Specialized 1.2 E motor, the Turbo Como proves itself as the ultimate city bike. The 1.2 E uses the same hardware as our 1.2 motor, but it features a tune that prioritizes efficiency. This means less peak torque and maximum output. Of course, it still features a near-silent operating design with our Custom Rx Street Tune that takes the output and makes it the most usable for an urban environment. Think of it this way: The more power you put out, the more power the motor puts out, and this makes accelerations from a standstill at, say, a traffic light both quick and efficient. The belt driven motor is also smooth, silent, and free of annoying vibrations. And the max speed? 28mph. For the Como 3.0, we developed a custom Specialized U1-460 battery that seamlessly integrates into the frame, is lockable, and easily removable for simplified charging. In other words, there's plenty of juice to take you to and from work, a trip to the grocery store, or even to that new café on the other side of the city. If you wish to see exactly how far you can go on a charge, have a look at our Turbo Range Calculator for more exact estimates. The new Turbo Connect Display (TCD) is the best way to view data on your Turbo. It not only displays basic ride metrics (speed, cadence, power, battery level, and time), but it also lets you toggle between modes. Its design, meanwhile, is rugged and clean. As for the latest version of the Mission Control App, you'll find that it now has more features and is even more intuitive to use. It lets you custom-tune nearly every aspect of the bike with ease, monitor your power usage, control your range, perform basic system diagnoses, and record/upload rides. For this model, we included smooth and agile 650b wheels have been paired with cushy 2.3-inch tires, so it can roll over most cracks, bumps, and holes with ease to ensure that nothing stands in your way on your path to a good time. And to top off all of these innovative features, we spec'd it with components that are sure to keep you rolling worry-free for the long run. This means that you'll find Shimano 9-speed components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, racks, fenders, and bright LED lights at the front and rear of the bike. - The custom E5 Low-Entry aluminum frame on the Como cleanly houses the battery and motor, while still keeping the lightweight properties that E5 is known for. Pair this with our Ground Control Geometry, and you have a durable and lightweight bike that'll keep you rolling in style. - The Turbo Como's Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. It's also fully integrated with the frame and has been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.
It's cool to go fast, but it's only fun if you're comfortable. Sadly, speed and comfort rarely come together, but the Turbo Como 3.0 650b with a low-entry design is out to change that. With a comfortable geometry that makes getting on and off the bike and putting a foot down super easy, a sleek and stylish design, and our exclusive, award-winning technology, you'll get an extra jolt of power that'll make riding just as fun as it is functional. - The custom E5 Low-Entry aluminum frame on the Como cleanly houses the battery and motor, while still keeping the lightweight properties that E5 is known for. Pair this with our Ground Control Geometry, and you have a durable and lightweight bike that'll keep you rolling in style. - The Turbo Como's Specialized 1.2 E motor emphasizes efficiency and range. It's also fully integrated with the frame, and has been custom-tuned for city riding. It intuitively reacts to the force of your pedaling, so the harder you pedal, the more power it delivers. And with an internal belt drive design, it does this without added vibration for the smoothest and most silent ride possible. - We made the custom 460 Wh battery to be fully integrated with the frame, removable for easy charging, and lockable for added security. It communicates with the display and has multiple modes to maximize the overall efficiency and range. For range estimates based upon a variety of variables, please refer to our Turbo Range Calculator.


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The Spooky Shows of the Travel Channel; Now You See Them…
In: Entertainment, Guest Posts, TV
It's a dark and stormy night. What do you do? Do you curl up to watch a scary television show or movie? This time of year, with Halloween coming up, people like to scare and be scared. They like to sit around a fire telling ghost stories while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and making smores. People are intrigued and fascinated by ghosts, spooky stories, and the unexplained.
To help us out with these fascinations, the Travel Channel is offering these shows devoted to exploring all things ghostly, scary, and paranormal.
1. Ghost Adventures
Zak, Nick, and Aaron, a team of ghost hunters, investigate some of the most haunted places in the world. They make viewers feel as if they're really there with their detailed eyewitness accounts of paranormal experiences. They also interview local residents and historical experts who explain the history of these haunted places. After arming themselves with stories, they then provoke and confront the supposed ghosts, and afterwards, analyze their findings with paranormal experts.
2. Most Haunted USA
Originally adapted from the British television show with the same name, this series follows paranormal investigators who stay overnight in haunted locations to investigate strange activity. Featuring mediums and parapsychologists, they try to get a feel for whether there are disturbing presences or something that needs to be communicated from beyond the grave. A historian also lends information about the history and facts about the location that might help with the unexplained events.
3. Paranormal Paparazzi
This brand new show will be hosted by Aaron Sagers, and Zak Bagans (lead investigator on Ghost Adventures) will help produce and consult. Reporters will track down bizarre and buzz-worthy stories dealing with the paranormal in a news-style show. It will feature the spooky and mysterious, going beyond just ghosts and haunted places to include all elements paranormal. The reporters will investigate each instance to either substantiate or disprove the claims of paranormal activity.
4. The Dead Files
A Homicide Detective and a Physical Medium combine their unique and often conflicting skills to solve cases of unexplained paranormal phenomena. They travel across America, investigating various haunted locations. They do their investigations independently, then at the end of each episode, they combine their findings in terrifying, compelling, conclusions.
5. Making Monsters
This show takes a fascinating look at animatronics. Edmunds and his staff work at creating some of the scariest "frightronics" in the haunt industry.
6. Mysteries at the Museum
Museums house America's treasures of the past, including strange and curious remnants of times that shaped history. These artifacts hold stories and untold secrets, and this show attempts to find out what these items have to tell us. It tours America's past, revisiting crucial events by reexamining what's been left behind, tackling history's most enduring mysteries.
These shows are the ultimate tales of ghosts and spooks and will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat from fright. This Halloween, let the Travel Channel take you on fascinating, freaky journeys to some of the scariest places in the world.
http://www.travelchannel.com/
Michael "Big Mike" McCaffery is a marketing strategist for Go Dish, which offers DISH Network deals on internet, television, and satellite receivers. Find them on LinkedIn.
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I love most of these shows but one of my favorites is Ghost Adventures!
I try to stay away from weird shows like these LOL!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy
I've never watched any of these! Too spooky, I guess.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
I'll watch it on tv but I don't want to go in person!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
great shows! i love the The Dead Files
mysteries at the museum.
I'm a weenie. No can do scary stuff!
I just couldn't watch shows like this. I'm way too chicken xD
I won't be watching, lol…I'm too much of a chicken. But my son would love these types of shows.
i love the Dead Files
I love all those spooky shows! I've been watching horror movies and shows since I was a little kid! I love them, my husband, on the other hand, hates them!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma
I love ghost stuff and watch most of those shows. LOL
Jenn @therebelchick
I;ve seen a few of these but they always irk me..
A Time Out for Mommy- Elaina
My SIL loves those!
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV
Oh, I never watch these shows because I get so freaked out by them.
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving
We really enjoy The Travel Channel and have watched many of the spooky shows you mentioned. It's really fun to see amazing encounters and video evidence!
Marcie W.
Cool! I'll have to tune in with my teenage son.
Wendy T
Great shows! I would like to see a few
I am a fan of Dead Files

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While a self employed entity at CERN from June to December 1980, Berners-Lee proposed an undertaking in light of the idea of hypertext, to encourage sharing and upgrading data among analysts. With assistance from Robert Cailliau armartec manufactured a model framework named Enquire.
Subsequent to leaving CERN in 1980 to work at John Poole's Image Computer Systems Ltd., armartec returned in 1984 as a kindred. In 1989, CERN was the biggest Internet hub in Europe, and Berners-Lee saw a chance to join hypertext with the Internet. In his words, "I simply needed to take the hypertext thought and interface it to the TCP and DNS thoughts and — ta-da! — the World Wide Web".
The primary Web webpage fabricated and was first put online on August 6, 1991. It gave a clarification about what the World Wide Web was, the means by which one could claim a program and how to set up a Web server. It was likewise the world's first Web index, since Berners-Lee kept up a rundown of other Web destinations separated from his own.
In 1994, Berners-Lee established the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


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PUBLIC WELFARE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Chapter 260C
Section 260C.209
260C.208 260C.212
Background checks and studies
Child placement
Children in need of protection or services
Criminal apprehension bureau
National criminal records repository
2009 Subd. 3 Amended 2009 c 163 art 1 s 4
2009 Subd. 4 Repealed 2009 c 163 art 1 s 9
2008 Subd. 1 Amended 2008 c 361 art 6 s 34
2008 Subd. 5 New 2008 c 361 art 6 s 36
2007 260C.209 Amended 2007 c 147 art 3 s 29
2007 Subd. 3 Amended 2007 c 8 s 1
2005 260C.209 New 2005 c 136 art 15 s 6
260C.209 BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Subdivision 1.Subjects.
The responsible social services agency may have access to the criminal history and history of child and adult maltreatment on the following individuals:
(1) a noncustodial parent or nonadjudicated parent who is being assessed for purposes of providing day-to-day care of a child temporarily or permanently under section 260C.219 and any member of the parent's household who is over the age of 13 when there is a reasonable cause to believe that the parent or household member over age 13 has a criminal history or a history of maltreatment of a child or vulnerable adult which would endanger the child's health, safety, or welfare;
(2) an individual whose suitability for relative placement under section 260C.221 is being determined and any member of the relative's household who is over the age of 13 when:
(i) the relative must be licensed for foster care; or
(ii) the background study is required under section 259.53, subdivision 2; or
(iii) the agency or the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe the relative or household member over the age of 13 has a criminal history which would not make transfer of permanent legal and physical custody to the relative under section 260C.515, subdivision 4, in the child's best interest; and
(3) a parent, following an out-of-home placement, when the responsible social services agency has reasonable cause to believe that the parent has been convicted of a crime directly related to the parent's capacity to maintain the child's health, safety, or welfare or the parent is the subject of an open investigation of, or has been the subject of a substantiated allegation of, child or vulnerable-adult maltreatment within the past ten years.
"Reasonable cause" means that the agency has received information or a report from the subject or a third person that creates an articulable suspicion that the individual has a history that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the child. The information or report must be specific to the potential subject of the background check and shall not be based on the race, religion, ethnic background, age, class, or lifestyle of the potential subject.
Subd. 2.General procedures.
(a) When accessing information under subdivision 1, the agency shall require the individual being assessed to provide sufficient information to ensure an accurate assessment under this section, including:
(1) the individual's first, middle, and last name and all other names by which the individual has been known;
(2) home address, zip code, city, county, and state of residence for the past five years;
(3) sex;
(4) date of birth; and
(5) driver's license number or state identification number.
(b) When notified by the responsible social services agency that it is accessing information under subdivision 1, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, commissioners of health and human services, law enforcement, and county agencies must provide the responsible social services agency or county attorney with the following information on the individual being assessed: criminal history data, local law enforcement data about the household, reports about the maltreatment of adults substantiated under section 626.557, and reports of maltreatment of minors substantiated under section 626.556.
Subd. 3.Multistate information.
In cases involving the emergency relative placement of children under section 245A.035, the social services agency or county attorney may request a name-based check of the National Criminal Records Repository. In those cases, fingerprints of the individual being checked must be forwarded to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation within 15 calendar days of the name-based check. If the subject of the name-based check does not provide fingerprints upon request, the child or children must be removed from the home.
Subd. 4.
[Repealed, 2009 c 163 art 1 s 9]
Subd. 5.Assessment for emergency relative placement.
The responsible social services agency may obtain household members' criminal history and the history of maltreatment of a child or adult and use the history to assess whether putting the child in the household would endanger the child's health, safety, or welfare and to assess the suitability of a relative prior to an emergency placement. This assessment does not substitute for the background study required under chapter 245C and does not supersede requirements related to emergency placement under section 245A.035.
2005 c 136 art 15 s 6; 2007 c 8 s 1; 2007 c 147 art 3 s 29; 2008 c 361 art 6 s 34-36; 2009 c 163 art 1 s 4; 2012 c 216 art 6 s 13


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Vaulting is gymnastics on horseback and combines the skills of both gymnastics and horsemanship. It provides for both individual and also for team participation in sport. Vaulting improves a rider's seat, balance, rhythm and coordination as well as their confidence on the horse. In many clubs in Europe a period of vaulting is a prerequisite to riding.
Vaulting is one of the most spectacular, and at the same time safest, of the equestrian sports. It is an ancient sport dating back to the Minoan period demonstrating flexibility and mobility whilst on horseback. This was particularly important when horses were widely used in conflicts (horses were active in war through to the end of WWII ).
Vaulting is one of the official international FEI sports and its competitions include World Championships every two years, European Championships in the alternate years and the World Equestrian Games which are held every four years. In 1930's vaulting was also an Olympic discipline and has been demonstrated at the last two Olympics. Australia has been represented at each of the World and European championships since 1994.
Displays: Contact us for information on displays in your area
Competitions: Local /State/National/International- Competition grades inclusive of athletes with disabilities at all levels.
Competition Categories:
Pre Novice
Mckeira Cumming NSW State Comp 2014
Photography Gillian Burns
Justin Boyle vaulting Wallaby Hill CVI 2014
Photography by Lani Maher
Majority of Photography by Gillian Burns


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package com.kascend.music2.api3.service.metadata.response;

import java.util.List;

import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlElement;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlRootElement;

import com.kascend.music2.api3.service.metadata.response.entry.New_MvEntry;
import com.kascend.music2.api3.service.response.MusicBaseResponse;

@XmlRootElement(name = "response")
public class New_GetMvInfoResponse extends MusicBaseResponse {
	private List<New_MvEntry> mvinfo;
	@XmlElement
	public List<New_MvEntry> getMvinfo() {
		return mvinfo;
	}

	public void setMvinfo(List<New_MvEntry> mvinfo) {
		this.mvinfo = mvinfo;
	}

}

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What should an employer do if an employee wishes to wear a veil or other religious
What should an employer do if an employee wishes to wear a veil or other religious clothing?
By: Guest contributor
Following the recent ruling that a Muslim woman must remove her face veil while giving evidence in her trial, and the investigation by The Daily Telegraph that revealed that the wearing of a full face veil has been banned for staff dealing with patients in 17 NHS hospitals, there has been much discussion about the wearing of face veils in public and particularly in the workplace.
Here in the UK we are lucky enough to live in a culturally diverse society, where we can generally wear whatever we want. However, in the workplace, employers are allowed to exercise an element of control over their employees where it is necessary for legitimate business reasons.
All employees have the right not to be discriminated against on the grounds of their religion or belief. An element of a person's religious belief may be that they should wear a particular piece of clothing or jewellery, such as a veil or cross on a necklace. If a company dress code prevents them from wearing such an item, they may feel that they have been discriminated against on grounds of their religion.
An employer may feel that they are not discriminating against a particular employee if a dress code applies to all of its staff and therefore the same rules apply to everyone, no matter what religion they are. However, employers should be aware that a standard policy could still give rise to an indirect discrimination claim if an employee's request is not fairly considered.
Indirect discrimination can occur when an employer applies a rule or policy to all employees, such as a dress code, which disadvantages employees of a particular religion or belief. To avoid a claim, the employer would need to show that the imposition of the dress code is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim of the business or organisation.
Part of the debate around the wearing of niqabs and burqas concerns whether this is a requirement of the Islamic faith or whether it is instead a cultural belief only. This question is not relevant to an employer's decision about whether an employee may wear a face veil at work – you are not expected to be an expert on religion!
For employment law purposes, to be protected, a religion or belief does not need to be a mandatory requirement of an established religion. The question is whether the employee's belief that the wearing of the garment or piece of jewellery is a necessary or important part of their religion or belief is genuinely held.
While an employee's religious beliefs should be respected and the manifestation of those beliefs allowed where possible in the workplace, there are be a number of factors that an employer should consider before making a decision, including:
Don't make assumptions about the significance of a religion or belief. Before making any decision it is important to speak to the individual employee about their beliefs, which may differ to another person belonging to the same religion, but may still be protected under employment legislation.
Ensure that all requests are considered in the same way. You must ensure that particular individuals are not treated more or less favourably than any of your other staff. The best way to do this is to have an equal opportunities policy and dress code which applies to everyone and which everyone is made aware of.
Consider any health and safety implications. This will be particularly relevant where the employee carries out a manual role. In the case of Chaplin v Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, it was held that a Christian clinical nurse had not been discriminated against when her employer prevented her from wearing a crucifix on a necklace at work, because this risked the health and safety of her and her patients.
Consider the effect on your clients, customers or service users. This will be particularly relevant where the role requires face-to-face contact. For example, in the case of Azmi v Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council, it was held not to be discriminatory for Ms Azmi's employer to instruct her to remove her veil from her face during her role as a bilingual support worker, because this was necessary to provide the best quality education to its pupils.
Consider your businesses needs in terms of any uniform and corporate image.
Consider the effect of allowing the request on other employees at the same workplace.
The difficult challenge that employers must achieve is to balance the employee's freedom to manifest his or her religious beliefs versus the freedom of the business to impose a dress code that applies to all staff.
Blog supplied by solicitor Amanda Trewhella, employment law specialist at Fisher Meredith.


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SC lawmakers question Sunday alcohol sales
by: Georgiaree Godfrey
Posted: Feb 28, 2019 / 12:17 PM EST / Updated: Feb 28, 2019 / 12:17 PM EST
Current law allows ABC stores in South Carolina to sell liquor Monday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., but an upstate lawmaker is looking to add an extra day.
Representative Gary Clary of Pickens County filed a bill that would allow liquor sales on Sundays in counties that received more than $1.5 million from its accommodations tax. So, tourist areas like Greenville, Horry and Charleston counties could see open signs at liquor stores on Sunday.
The bill failed to pass to the House floor after some concerns were raised.
Representative Gary Clary (R) of Pickens County said, "The mom and pop operations said in order for us to staff our stores from noon to 7 p.m., we don't know if it's worth that cost compared to what we would sell."
If this bill passes, it does not mean that liquor sales on Sundays would automatically go into effect but what it does mean is that local municipalities would have the power to put the question on the ballot for voters to decide.
York, Spartanburg, and Florence counties were included in the original language of the bill, but when the accommodations tax increased from $1 million to $1.5 million, those counties were removed from the bill.
by WSAV Staff / Jul 17, 2019
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - The trial of a man accused of murdering a Savannah State University (SSU) student nearly four years ago continued with an emotional testimony Wednesday.
Justin Stephens is accused of shooting and killing 22-year-old Christopher Starks in the SSU Student Union in Aug. 2015. He faces ten charges, including murder, two counts of felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
SWAINSBORO, Ga. (WSAV) - Authorities say seven members of a "Bloods-affiliated racketeering enterprise" have been indicted on multiple charges, including murder, drugs and gang-related activity.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the 44-count indictment was handed down Tuesday by an Emanuel County Grand Jury.
by JoAnn Merrigan / Jul 17, 2019
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) - It's been more than 30 days since 79-year-old Joseph Taylor was reported missing by his family.
His truck was found several days later miles away. Recently, there was a possible sighting in Augusta but it's not clear how credible a lead that might be.
Taylor was expected at his daughter's home on Father's Day on June 16, but never arrived.


In January 2018, Ocado signed a partnership agreement with Sobeys Inc. ("Sobeys") to launch an online grocery business in Canada, using the Ocado Smart Platform ("OSP"). Sobeys is the second largest food retailer in Canada generating C$24bn in sales revenue in 2017 from over 1,500 stores. It employs more than 125,000 people across its portfolio of banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton's Drug Stores.
The transformational agreement involves Sobeys building a distinct ecommerce department and will allow the firm to enter an entirely new online market - Toronto - where it has previously chosen not to offer customers an online service.
Ocado will provide Sobey's with an end-to-end solution including front-end website functionality, the construction of an automated CFC and a suite of last-mile routing technology. Sobeys will continue to fully control its commercial strategy, and its business and customer data. The partnership also grants Sobeys exclusive adoption of the Ocado Smart Platform in Canada, provided it meets pre-agreed growth targets.
Sobeys and Ocado will develop the first state-of-the-art CFC which shall serve the Greater Toronto area. The build and launch is expected to take about two years and both companies are assessing the case for building further CFCs to serve other large metropolitan areas across the country.


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Sep 23 2015 9:02AM GMT
Universal Credit was right on schedule, shows 11th-hour project plan
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Universal Credit was doing fine and right on time as the Department for Work and Pensions began rolling out its IT system in April 2012, according to a project schedule released under Freedom of Information rules last month.
Campaigners have been arguing in a Freedom of Information case that still drags on after three-and-a-half years and has gone to the highest court of public affairs, that Universal Credit was a shambles in April 2012, that DWP officials knew this, and that they hid the awful truth from public eyes.
But DWP was right on plan with 98.8 per cent of Universal Credit's components, according to a milestone schedule DWP project managers captured on 13 April 2012, and cleared for release by a Tribunal Judge under Freedom of Information law last month.
DWP produced the schedule just when parliament had approved the final terms under which Universal Credit would combine various social security schemes into a single payment of financial support to underprivileged people. It had already begun work in preparation for combining the various computer systems involved at least 12 months before, when a Cabinet Office Major Projects Agency review said the department had made such an "impressively strong start" that it had a "high degree of confidence" it would succeed. Now with a final green light from parliament and a head start established, it was free to proceed to the final stages of the build. The Milestone Schedule released last month showed just how well DWP was doing with the programme.
Six months after DWP produced the schedule, in November 2012, DWP major programmes director Steve Dover told Computer Weekly he had finished his work overseeing the design and delivery of Universal Credit. Everything had gone according to plan, on budget and on-schedule. The project was moving into "operational mode". Newspaper reports that it was in trouble had no basis in reality, he said. Dover, and Universal Credit programme director Malcolm Whitehouse, both stood aside claiming their work was done.
But then Cabinet Office, led by public sector reformer Francis Maude, produced its Digital Strategy for the wholesale automation of public sector work. Within three months, Cabinet Office had taken over Universal Credit, torn up its plans and even scrapped the software DWP had produced to run Universal Credit.
The National Audit Office later confirmed that DWP had implemented almost all of Universal Credit before early 2013. The only part then missing was the Identity Assurance system, which was being built under instructions from the Cabinet Office, but was itself behind schedule. DWP and HMRC had planned to build a dedicated fraud detection system. But it was decommissioned before being rolled out and its functions taken over by the Cabinet Office Identity Assurance system. So that wasn't finished either.
That didn't stop DWP being blamed for the delay though, and Universal Credit getting flack for being the sort of failure people had been taught to expect from public computer projects.
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steve dover	 Sep 25, 2015 10:48 AM GMT
It is about time some clarity was provided around the role of the Cabinet Office in the latter delays to Universal Credit. Things have clearly changed with the new Administration and many of the main players in CO have now moved on but the fact remains that whilst the Digital Services section was great at creating web sites their ability to manage large and complex programmes was totally lacking back in 2012 / 13. Thanks Mark
Exploring the challenges involved in large-scale IT projects in the public sector.


I've been as a PM for almost 4 years and studied PMBOK 6edition with classes on Udemy platform and took around 800 mocking PMP questions where it seemed all cleared the points were connected. When I did my 2nd shot I was even behind in Below target in most of the process Groups. Any tips that can save my life for the 3rd try.
PM Challenge in www.projectmanagement.com will definitely help! Also, be thorough with all the knowledge areas with inputs, tools&techniques and outputs. Try to attempt some mock tests.
Hello Maged: Let me first congratulate you for your dedication, for the work you have put into exam preparation already and for your courage to share your experience with us. Don't be discouraged! Don't give up! You can do this! I have a question - is your experience as a project manager in your industry different than how the PMBOK describes the PM role? If so, that can be part of the challenge you are facing. To pass the exam, you must answer the questions how PMBOK describes even if it is very different in your real life role. My guess is you will pass the 3rd time. I purchased and attended a PMI approved bootcamp situation for a week and found it very, very helpful. Is that something that is available to you as well?
The PMP exams is based on assumptions that the project is so large that all the processes mentioned in PMBOK are utilized. Also the PM's approach towards managing the project may vary significantly than what PMBOK prescribes and what is practically followed in your organization. I would suggest you read and understand Rita Mulcahy 9th Edition Book for Exam Prep. Understand what should be Project Manager's approach , i.e. To be proactive, To be on constant look out to prevent unnecessary changes, follow the change control board, Manage stakeholder using emotional intelligence,etc. Then you need to approach exam questions with that mindset.
I have created study group on linkedin. To help out pmp aspirants in exam preparation .
The name group is "PMP Version6 Exam Preparation". In case you have specific questions regarding any topic we can provide guidance on that.
1- Take a PMP in person course with a training company.
2- Buy Rita Mulcahy's Exam Prep Book and Fast Track simulation exam software. PMBOK alone is not enough especially that you do not have many years of experience. 4 Years are not many in this diversified industry.
Good Luck on your third attempt.
Hi Majed, thanks for sharing your experience, but let me encourage you. Don't give up, this might just be about how you look at the questions. Many experienced project managers fail this exam. When I did the exam back in 2013, I got a lot of advice from people who had failed several times but eventually passed. Personally, I found preparation for the exam as well as the exam itself very nerve-racking so you can imagine my relief when I passed. Rita Mulcahy's book on project management talks about how to approach the questions in the exam at the start of the book, what to pay attention to and what to ignore. For instance, in one case she explains that a certain type of question may be 10 sentences long and giving certain information, but look carefully at the question asked and you might find that most of the information given is actually not required to answer the question. There's also a book called "The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try", by Andy Crowe, which you might find helpful. The time and financial investment to acquire the knowledge for the exam are expensive, but have a look of the books I suggested because I found them helpful. Good luck as you prepare to try again as the certification is well-recognized. You can do this, Peace!
Maged, Don't be dishearten you are not the only one who failed twice and passed on the third, third time is the charm also like others said good courage to share your story, I agree with Rami that most mock exams are based on old version 5th edition and now the exam in 6th edition give your self enough time to prepare, are you given the exam in Arabic or English and how you prepare, Lori and Hope mentioned good staff too. do more reading and Tawakal ala Allah and GOOD LUCK.
Hi Maged, As there is no perfect formula how we can pass PMP but if you require I can share ITTO xls file which I had prepared for my self it would require minor addition as I appreciate for version 5. Also I can share a basic diagram which helped me a lot over process understanding. Don't be disharted you will surely come with flying colors. Send me test email I will help you with same.
I would suggest not to be discouraged. Try to figure out your weak areas from last two exams. Note-it down and resolve those weak areas step by step. Try to purchase reliable mock exams ( i.e., pm prep-cast or as you prefer) and attempt 200 questions within the time frame in one sitting. Review wrong answers are why wrong and try to verify it from PMBOK. Do not overwhelmed by reading so many books except PMBOK and Rita as support.
It does not depend on how long you play role of PM and how many classes or exams you took but it totally depends on how deeply you understand KAs listed in the PMBOK. Try to read PMBOK carefully, read more related articles (in this community), books to fully understand each KAs. For each KA, after studying principles, processes...., close your eyes and draw the knowledge map in your brain. Lastly, when you catch all things in your mind, try exam questions. You should know that many people can answer exam questions just because they do it many times with the same set of questions and remembers the answers but spend much of times to understand and answer new questions as you may have experienced when sitting in the official exam.
Before I help and recommend you, we should know your tips exactly before to find the gap and weak points, what was your tips??????