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In the olden days, aside from the use of animals such as donkeys, camels and horses for transportation and/or carriage facilitator, some well to do individuals made use of Bicycles for their movement from one point to another. There may be one or two individuals who has the resources to buy bicycle at that time in a village.

However, when civilisation came, the usage of bicycle as pleasure ride was thrown into the wind due to the fact that it was not as fast as the new invention - the motor car. Facilities enjoyed in a car are not available in any bicycle such as the size which makes provision for more than 1 or 2 persons on board. It has roof that provides shelter from both the sun and the rain in their seasons. It's exposure to risk such as accidents is also minimal as compared to the bicycle that is open to a lot of hazards.

Traffic congestion on our roads where Lagos residents are subjected to traffic jams for minimum of 2 hours both in the mornings on their way to offices/markets/shops and when returning in the evenings leaves much to be desired. In an attempt to arrest the ugly situation, the state government decided to create dedicated lanes on major roads within the state, procured new state-of-the-art luxury buses that take passengers from one spot to the other with the journey duly regulated, resulting in a trip from Ketu to CMS terminals, for example not taking more than 30minutes on the average. So far, the government has recorded some successes with this innovation but there is still more to be done because we still experience serious traffic on the non-dedicated lanes and this calls for serious thinking on the way out. All hands must be on deck.

The next area I would like the government to look into is the possibility of encouraging Lagosians to start using bicycle as a means of transportation in the state with the attendant benefits to both the physical and the economic aspects of our being.

However, as obtainable with every venture/process/endeavour in life with advantages that must have disadvantages, bicycle as a means of transportation in our urban cities despite its exposure to accidental risks on highways and/or intra-ways has a lot of advantages that far out ways the disadvantages. They can be categorized into physical/health, economic and environmental benefits.

Physical/Health Benefit

The physical benefits of bicycle as a means of transportation in our urban cities could be in the form of physical fitness. For the fact that most of the bicycles used in this part of the world are manually operated, it serves as a form of exercise for the rider where unnecessary fats are burnt off the body, thereby ensuring that he/she is physically fit. This further extends to the stability of the mind and soul. A healthy mind will be ever-ready to discharge any assigned duty effectively and efficiently due to his physical and mental fitness.

Economical Benefit

1. The economy of any state is guaranteed by the effectiveness and efficiency of the service delivery within various organs of its system. Wherever there is time wastage, such economy loses a lot of money. Bicycle as a means of transportation will ensure that there is little or no traffic jam on our roads; people will be able to execute their business plans without stress on the roads as has been experienced for many decades with thousands of motor vehicles are heading towards the same place at the same time.

2. The acquisition cost of a bicycle is far cheaper and affordable than cost of owning a motor car. It is equally more economical to maintain a bicycle than a motor car. In the same vain, there is an opportunity for people in lower class to own a mobility engine/machine such as bicycle more readily than owning a motor car which facilitate their movement in and around the city.

3. Bicycle owners do not have to worry over fueling more especially when there is fuel scarcity.

4. Bicycles require little or no serious maintenance as compared to motor cars that need periodic engine tuning and servicing at least twice or thrice a year.

5. Spaces occupied by bicycles are so minimal that 8 to 10 bicycles could be parked in a space that would take a motor car (i.e. a space of about 7.2m2). This more people transacting business in the city of Lagos without being anxious of how to get transport back to their destinations at the end of the day.

6. Children are not left out of this endless list of benefits in that parents could afford to buy them bicycles without much strain on their purses. They are allowed access to the roads even before attaining the age of 18 years (allowed by law to drive a motor car) under close monitoring of the parents.

Environmental Benefit

Riding bicycles on our roads will prevent the uncontrollable emission of carbon monoxide, CO from thousands of vehicles plying our roads on daily basis. This poisonous gas is dangerous to the health of our people and has always been contributing to the high mortality rate of the society. The same goes for the effect of the CO on the Ozone Layer in the sky.

TO DO LIST

In order to achieve success in the system being proposed, the Lagos State Government has to put some measures in place that would take care of the inherent hazards with riding bicycles on our roads. The benefits, though numerous and plausible will become naught if the Government refuses to ensure the following:

1. As obtainable with the BRT lanes that are dedicated to Government buses on most of our major roads, government should create dedicated lanes for the use of bicycle riders to avoid collision with motor vehicles.

2. Government should enact laws enforcing cyclists to wear Crash Helmets before embarking on any journey with their bicycles.

3. Enforcement of the “right of way” section of the Traffic code to ensure that other road users obey the code on our “round-abouts” and “junctions” at all times.

Given the above, Lagos roads will be very safe to ride and we shall all be proud to be part of the Lagos storey. Then, Lagos will be a state of LONGEVITY AND GOOD HEALTH.

Eko o ni baje oooooooooooooo!

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Recently, the iPod has become the most popular portable music player on the planet. The biggest problem with this is that they can't be used in your car, where people tend to listen to music the most. Unless, of course, you purchase an iPod car adapter. These devices make it extremely easy to bring enjoyment to the road.

Many people love to listen to music while driving, especially the younger generation. iPods are hugely popular with this age group, so finding a way to listen to their favorite music while in their car had to be an option. Hence, the iPod car adapter. If your vehicle didn't come with one, there are other options.

iPod car adapters allow your iPod to work through your cars audio system. They are designed specifically for iPods, and the wireless versions connect through the digital dock connector. These handy little inventions allow you to listen to your favorite music over the stereo system in your car.

There are a few different iPod car adapters available depending on your needs. The choices you have to choose from include wireless adaptors, cassette adapters and built in jacks. Wireless adapters broadcast through a user selected FM radio station. Occasionally, you may get interference through other FM signals, and they are a bit more expensive than cassette adapters.

One of the greatest things about an iPod is the ability you have to carry music with you. Newer models allow you to carry as many as 10,000 tracks, without toting hundreds of CD's around and having to dig through them to find the music you want to hear. iPod adapters range from advanced to the most basic which allows you to play music through your cassette player.

While choosing a wireless iPod car adapter is probably best, there are a few things you should know. Since FM radio signals can interfere with reception, you need to know how to reduce this. Locating an unused FM frequency will solve the problem. By checking the low and high end of the dial, you will more than likely find an unused frequency quickly.

For even better reception, finding an FM frequency that is unused and has empty signals on both sides is even better. If that isn't possible, try to find one that has the weakest signal interference on both sides. For example, if the station 98.5 is unused, check to see if 98.4 and 98.6 are also empty. This is the perfect solution for the clearest sound quality.

In big cities, finding an unused FM frequency is getting more and more difficult, if not altogether impossible. In this scenario, it is probably best to use a cassette adapter or built-in jack. No matter which iPod car adapter you end up using, you will love cruising around, windows down and a breeze blowing through your hair, your favorite music playing in the background!

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Olive Kids is one of my favorite children's bedding and room decor manufacturers and I wanted to share with you a bit about the company and their fabulous bedding. From the quality to the comfort and design and affordability their bedding just can't be beat.

Olive Kids was started about ten years ago while the founders were trying to decorate their daughters room. While searching for that perfect bedding and room decor they discovered that there were little, if any, affordable children's bedding and room products that could be coordinated that were not tied to some TV or movie character. TV and movie characters are great but they did not want them to take over their child's room. With this in mind, Olive Kids was born, and their mission was to offer parents like you and I, and our kids, and affordable alternative to the character based entertainment licenses.

Olive Kids Bedding designs are based upon an emphasis of color and fun that will inspire creativity and play in your child's room. Their children's Bedding designs all are complete with matching room decor that have a nostalgic quality, yet they are fresh and relevant. There classic kids themes like trains, planes and trucks, pirates, mermaids, and cowboys are many favorites amongst children today.

From there comforters to their kids sheets they all have a special quality that beats the competition hands down. There kids comforters are lightweight, and ultra soft 100% cotton that is very comfortable for your little ones. Their Kids comforters feature a signature outline stitching that make the images “pop” off the bedding making it come to life for your kids!

Their kids sheets are ultra soft Percale 100% cotton that feels great to sleep in. What makes the sheets so special is that they pay extra attention to detail as all sheeting and pillow case hems are folded and sewn on. Then, a fancy and decorative ribbon is applied. Take a look at expensive competitors and you'll be surprised that they don't have this kind of quality!

The pillow shams are the most unique piece of bedding as they are very detailed with embroidery and applique. The pillow shams also feature a sewn on ribbon.

If you are in the market for some really great, fun, affordable, and comfy children's bedding than look no further than Olive Kids. As a matter of fact price compare, and quality compare Olive Kids to the other big name brand competitors out there and I am sure that you will find that not only is Olive Kids bedding better quality but the prices are almost half!

Go online to see the Olive Kids Bedding designs and to learn more about why this children's bedding is the best choice for quality, comfort and affordability on the market today. by Melanie Landi Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Melanie_Landi

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The convergence of Bluetooth and DECT technologies is finally getting some traction. Within a year or two the standard cordless home phone will almost certainly be a Bluetooth cordless phone. VTech is pushing the pace with a steady drum beat of announcements, but the pack is now catching up.

Bluetooth cordless phones have now been released by manufacturers including:

• Uniden: CellLink ELBT595 cordless flip phone with Bluetooth connectivity
• Siemens Gigaset: SL785 DECT Bluetooth phone
• AT&T EP5632 5.8 GHz digital Bluetooth phone
• GE 28128EE2 DECT 6.0 Series cell fusion phone
• Panasonic KX-TH1212B Link-to-Cell Bluetooth DECT 6.0 phone
• Panasonic KX-TG9381T Bluetooth cordless phone - 2 line phone

VTech differentiates it's phones by focusing on (a) sleek design, and (b) leadership in DECT-Bluetooth convergence. It's successfully established itself as a leader in cordless phone technology with this dual pronged strategy.

VTech manufactured phones are sold under several brand names in addition to VTech. It's also manufactured AT&T cordless telephones under license since 2000. That connection may explain the success of the AT&T EP5632. It was first cordless Bluetooth phone that could be relied upon to pair consistently with a cell phone. Even Panasonic's first effort - the KX-TH1212B was a hit a miss affair.

The first generation of cordless Bluetooth telephones were designed to link with one or two cell phones. That enabled cell phone calls to be made from cordless handsets. It also meant that inbound cell phone calls could be answered from any handset. The benefits of this included greater convenience and improved cell phone reception. In most cases a cell phone will automatically pair with a cordless base unit on walking in the front door. It's then possible to park the cell phone in a charging cradle and use cordless handsets until it's time to go out once again.

VTech released it's first generation DECT Bluetooth phone - the VTech LS6245 in January 2009. In addition to all the usual features offered by DECT 6.0 cordless phones, it enables users to make and receive both cell and landline calls via a cordless telephone handset. It's also an ultra sleek cordless phone.

In September 2009 VTech released a second generation Bluetooth cordless phone - the VTech DS6321. In addition to the features offered by the LS6245, it allows up to 6,000 entries to be downloaded from a cell phone address book via Bluetooth technology. It's such an obviously useful and complimentary feature it's surprising that it took until September '09 for a manufacturer to make it available. At about the same time Panasonic released a 2 line cordless phone with a similar capability - the Panasonic KX-TG9381T.

The DECT Bluetooth Phone

Cordless phone manufacturers are now concentrating their efforts on DECT 6.0 cordless phones. They're cheaper to manufacture and DECT is recognized as a global cordless phone standard. To that end we are seeing hardly any new 5.8 GHz phones with Bluetooth. Almost all new Bluetooth cordless telephones are built on DECT 6.0 technology. We are quietly confident in predicting that the standard cordless home phone within a few years will be a Bluetooth telephone.

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A sewing machine is a device which manipulates thread to form a stitch.

What are the uses of a sewing machine?

The uses of a sewing machine are stitching garments, leather, green house covers, car covers, parachute, canvas, bags etc.

What are the two types of sewing machines used?

The two types of sewing machines are household sewing machine and industrial sewing machine.

What is an Industrial sewing machine?

Industrial sewing machines are used by textile manufacturers and customers who need a faster and professional job.

What are the differences between industrial and household sewing machines?

An Industrial sewing machine is faster and performs perfect stitches. They can perform only one operation at a time. While a household sewing machine can perform a straight stitch, a zig-zag, sew on a button or make a button hole with all operations built into the machine.

Whether a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas etc.?

Yes, a sewing machine can stitch heavy weight materials such as canvas by using needle feed or walking feet or a combination of both with the sewing machine.

What are the classifications of sewing machines?

Sewing machines can be classified according to its usage. Its classification includes computerized sewing machines, embroidery sewing machines etc.

What are the names of companies who are famous in the market of sewing machine?

The companies which are popular in the production of sewing machines are Singer, Pfaff, White, Brother etc.

How can a sewing machine be purchased?

A new sewing machine can be purchased anywhere once the model is finalized by the customer. But a used sewing machine is best purchased from a trusted dealer. Dealers must have showroom and demonstration facilities.

How can one ensure about the right sewing machine?

By talking and asking questions to a local dealer of sewing machines. One can also get a free demonstration from the dealer.

What are the important points to be asked to the dealer while purchasing a sewing machine?

The important points to be asked to the dealer while purchasing a sewing machine are:

Are parts readily available?

Whether the dealer provides local service?

Whether the dealer maintains the list of customers who purchase sewing machine from them?

Whether the dealer provides any guide or video tape for learning the usage of sewing machine?

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It is all-important to note that not all babe pushers are designed for the same terrain either. For those who plan to go on trailers or even out jogging, a stroller with wheels that are specifically made for it sporty variety of activities should be needed. In such cases, Sydneys babe Kingdom offers a 4-Wheel Steelcraft Strider that is definitely first-rate to basic perambulators and will save your babe from danger. You can find a whole lot of varieties to meet your needs to keep you from feeling all frustrated and less-comfortable.

Choosing the luckiest infant perambulator is one major purchases a prostective parent needs to make when their new tyke is born. Some angles are savour such as jogging or exercising. Also, it's good to take the infant out for some fresh air, getting babe used to socialising and being about other people and other youngsters. This is why the perambulator was invented. trendy day jogger pushers, known as joggers, allow for a parent to jog with their perambulator and babe safe, happy and enjoying the ride. All forms of suspension have been added to ensure infant is safe and comfortable, while additional areas for babe accessories, diaper bags, babe bottles and even mom's water bottle are available. Joggers are also able to fold away, often with one-handed foldable systems, and be painless to store. Most are hooded to provide shelter for babe during a sunny or a rainy day. This allows for the parents still to get out and savour a good walk or jog, knowing that babe is happy.|

babe rockers or bouncers are also very fashionable because they allow for infant with some fantastic entertainment (giving the parents a bit of a break!) They are fashioned to use the rocking and bouncing motion of the babe, and many of them come with a built-in vibrate to soothe and relax your babe. Some baby rockers, of course, can be a little unsafe so it is good to stick to a brand that you know won't disappoint (such as Bugatti.) Rockers also have built-in adjustable safety belts, and are sturdy enough not to topple over. By adding some hanging toys on the rocker, babe can be entertained for hours while parents can have a breather and a conversation.|

Many a times, while purchasing a babe triple perambulator, people tend to forget about the handles. Do not make the mistake of taking the question of the perambulator handle lightly. A wrong handle can make it very tough to move the pusher about, generally the ones with a strong sturdy handle that spreads true across you, so that they can be pushed with just one hand also if needed, are the best choices.}

There are things to consider about when you look at perambulator strollers if you are having difficultly Selecting between the traditional and fashionable styles:

In this design conscious age a perambulator has become much more than just a cot on wheels. Just like clothing, furniture and the cars we drive, a pusher is now a fashion statement, with thousands of designs and styles available.

Selecting the correct perambulator is probably one of the most pivotal buying decisions for babe equipment you will make. Get it wrong and it can prove to be very expensive get it right and it can help to make mums life a lot easier and those first few months with babe much more pleasurable.
The major factors you have to consider are practicality, comfort for infant, style and fashion.

Practicality

It is advisable to buy your pusher or Pushchair to suit your life-style. Do you mainly travel by car, public transport or will you be walking most of the time. Where will you be walking, in town on sidewalks and smooth surfaces or in the country on rough roads, tracks and country walks.
A perambulator with a larger wheel, air tyres and a sprung chassis or suspension will be easier to use on rough surfaces and be much more comfortable for babe.

Types and Styles of pushers
There is commonly three basic types of perambulator chassis available Nowadays.

Umbrella folding pushchairs are commonly not acceptable for new born infants and are targeted more towards youngsters from six months upwards. They get their name from the way they fold into a tall thin shape much like an umbrella. They are tremendously painless to fold down, normally with only one hand, and are also very easily stored.

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It’s been over a year since we presented a list of the most popular cameras used by our readers here at dPS. It was a massive task compiling the last list but I thought it was time to do it again.

So… what digital camera is your ‘primary’ camera? If you have more than one – please limit your reply to the camera that you currently use the most as your main camera.

I’ll be taking the list and preparing some compilation posts on the different classes of cameras (in the coming weeks).

Please tell us both the brand and the model number in as much detail as you can to help us compile this list.

The Eyenimal digital pet camera hangs around the neck of your dog or cat and captures VGA resolution colour video at 29 frames a second for around 2 and a half hours per charge. It features 8GB storage and can transfer video to your Mac, Windows or Linux computer via the USB port. Priced at €99.10 plus shipping.

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Are you a great coffee lover and you can’t imagine your life without hanging out in your favorite coffee shop, long discussions and delicious coffee? Then why not to turn such an obsession into a work? All you need to do is simply read and remember the following tips.

For many people coffee shop became a place used for gathering with your friends, relaxing and it can even be called a second home. Some customers can even spend half of the day drinking their favourite coffee and having a great time in a perfect and cozy atmosphere.

Opening a coffee shop can not be considered a great luxury but still it can give you a stable profit. To open and manage a coffee shop you have to know and keep some essential rules.

First of all you should decide what kind of coffee shop you would like to open. As it is known different coffee shops can attract absolutely different and various customers. That’s why you should think over this question thoroughly.

There are as many preferences as many different individuals. So the likes can differ. Some people adore vintage style. So you may use some objects of an epoch as old radios, pictures of old cars, old school TV sets as a part of the décor in your shop. Besides, you can use various posters, advertisements, for instance posters of old advertisements of food products or some goods. It may become a wonderful addition to your coffee shop to use posters of classic movies and other little things that very extremely popular fifty years ago. You can hang such pictures on the walls. As for colors it is preferred to use the colors of paper and cardboard, for example cream and beige. The colors may be not plain, different textures and patterns can also be used. Dark green, red and blue colors can also be used in the décor of your coffee shop.

On the contrary there exist many people who like elegance. In such coffee shops you will usually find expensive drinks, coffee beans of the highest quality and many other features that make such a place irresistible. Many businessmen prefer such kinds of coffee shops for their important meetings and discussions.

If the coffee shop has a wireless access to the internet it can also become a great advantage. People are often in a rush that’s why it is very convenient for some of them to combine work and a quick snack.

It is up to you whether to choose an expensive and elegant shop or a cozy little shop with loud music. Any way if you want to open such a place you should put your heart and soul into it.

These days the world is a world of habits. There are so many things people think of after having woken up. And one of those things is our morning cup of coffee. But to have a cup of really tasty coffee one needs to make it. Those who are looking for drip coffee makers, are welcomed to visit this coffee makers site. This is the right place to get details about various coffeemakers and how to order them.

Also, keep in mind that we live in the world of the web technologies. It wouldn’t be intelligent not to use the Web network for getting what we require for the best price on the market. Google, other search engines, forums and social networks – they all will help you in that. And subscribe to the RSS feed on this blog to be aware of the new publications on the subject.

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Coffee Drinkers – Drink More Coffee.

Do you drink coffee only when the weather outside is “frightful” – or, do you drink coffee on a regular basis no matter what the weather’s like?

Those of us in the food and beverage industry notice a decline in the consumption of coffee when the weather starts to warm up.  After all, coffee is primarily a hot beverage.  (But – with the prolific growth of the chilled coffee market, you can satisfy your coffee junkie urges even during hot weather.)

Well, there’s a study out about coffee (another one!) that seems to imply, among other things, that drinking coffee helps keep a person alert and focused. (Maybe cutting our coffee consumption during the summer is the reason we seem to do more stupid things when its hot outside.)

The study says that drinking caffeinated coffee can temporarily sharpen your focus and memory. (None of that caffeine free stuff – just the premium leaded.)

But there is a catch!  The increased focus and memory association in coffee has not been observed in men.

“The medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found the effects of coffee may be longer lasting - specifically in women. At the end of this four-year study, researchers found that women age 65 and older who drank more than three cups of coffee per day (or the caffeine equivalent in tea) had 33% less decline in memory over time than women who drank one cup or less of coffee or tea per day.

This is exciting news for women, though it’s certainly too premature to recommend caffeine as a memory cure-all. And it’s important to point out that this study found no protective effect for true dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.”

The researchers say that the most likely reason for the difference in results in the consumption of coffee for men and women is that men and women metabolize caffeine differently.

So, ladies, if you want to retain your focus and memory longer, you gotta drink at least two cups of caffeinated coffee every day.  As for the men, well, we don’t have anything to focus on – or remember.  Our wives do that for us already.

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Monticello Motor Club is making a bid to hold the United States Grand Prix. According to Autoweek the club’s 6.59km (4.1 mile) track has already been inspected by F1 circuit designer Hermann Tilke. A letter from the Monticello Mo…

Ari Strauss, the president of the Monticello Motor Club (MMC) in upstate New York, has approached Bernie Ecclestone with the idea of bringing Grand Prix racing to the venue, which is the closest motorsports venue to New York City, located just 90 minutes by car from Manhattan. According to a letter addressed to the club members, Strauss and club chairman Bill McMichael met Ecclestone several months ago to talk about hosting a Grand Prix, with an eye toward a long-term, 10-year deal. Hermann Tilke, the architect of F1′s modern venues, has visited MMC and apparently determined that the facility is capable of hosting a Grand Prix, although it will require work. In its current format MMC is 4.1 miles long. It was designed by driver Brian Redman and Bruce Hawkins, a track architect and engineer. Strauss is now working to secure backing for the idea from “local, state, and federal politicians and organizations”.

“Securing F1 is like winning the Olympics,” Strauss wrote. “Competition is fierce, and this is not a done deal. While the prospect of F1 at MMC is exciting, we remain focused on our core business: the club and its members.”

Strauss said that a race “would transform the region into one of the motorsports capitals of the world, bring thousands of jobs to Sullivan County, inject over $100 million each year into the local economy, and place the club in the company of famous racing circuits like Monza and Spa.”

The club opened in the summer of 2008 with the plan being to sign up 125 “founding” members, each paying a membership fee of $125,000 and annual dues of $7,500. The club is aimed at Wall Street executives and members are generall worth more than $20 million. Although the membership list is private, it is believed that NASCAR star Jeff Gordon and comedian Jerry Seinfeld are among them. The track had garaging for its membership’s exotic cars and a helipad to allow easy access from Manhattan. The track is situated on a 175-acre site. The original plan was for the club to have a fleet of exotic for its members to drive, including an F1 car. Monticello members have access to their track a minimum 200 days a year

McMichael was previously a partner in a health care company that was sold in 2006 for $25 million.