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    BARACK OBAMA'S AUNT IN COURT FOR ASYLUM CASE
    February 4, 2010 - Boston, U.S.A.

    Barack Obama's Kenyan aunt has appeared at a court in Boston on a second attempt to gain political asylum in the United States. The immigration hearing for 57-year-old Zeituni Onyango has ended without an immediate decision on her asylum. The half-sister of Mr. Obama's father, Onyango had moved to the U.S. in 2000. Her first asylum application was rejected in 2004, and she was ordered to be deported, but continued living in public housing in Boston. Her immigration status became an issue during Mr. Obama's election campaign. He said at the time that he was not aware of his aunt being in the U.S. illegally.

    BLACK AMERICAN PATENT
    February 4, 1896 - Texas, was issued a U.S. patent

    Black American inventor, Willie H. Johnson, of Navasota, Texas, was issued a U.S. patent for "A Mechanism for Overcoming Dead Centers" which occur in machines when a shaft is driven by a crank (No. 554,223). The essential part of his invention consisted of a two-part or compound crank-rod of such construction that the members automatically locked together at the proper point in the stroke, so as to act as a single rod, and at other intervals of its travel would automatically unlocked, so that each member would act independently of the other. Either could act to carry the stroke past the top dead center of the other. Johnson secured a second patent in Oct 1898 for an improvement to his design (No. 612,345).

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It's great to take kids outside to have some exercises rather than sitting in the couch for cartoons. A kid's electric scooter would make all kids excited.

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It's great to take kids outside to have some exercises rather than sitting in the couch for cartoons. A kid's electric scooter would make all kids excited.

Kid's electric scooters can be decorated to different looks with the striking bells and whistles to meet kids' desires. No matter what kind of scooters you are going to buy as a gift for your kids, it must follow the federal laws and safety guidelines.

All kid's scooters have a maximum carry weight. When you pick one for your kids, estimate the high weight tolerance your kids need. Choose the most suitable weight allowance would be the first step of your picking.

Kid's scooters always have a short battery life. Occasionally they could run less than an hour. The using time of battery would depend on the battery versions and the terrain. Riding a kid's scooter, helmets are must-have equipments. The speed of them is about 10-15 miles per hour, keep the safety would be every parents' responsibility. The prices of scooters for kids are ranging from 100 dollars to thousands of dollars. You can pick it according your budget.

There are different types of kid's scooters: sit down scooters are more comfortable and easy for kids to drive. There are also some storage areas for children to put the things in. The frames always use hard plastic with bright colors. Stand up scooters have a base for kids standing. They are also colorful but without the plastic shell. To keep the kids safe, some basic accessories such as helmets and pads are necessary. They can protect kids from some unavoidable crashes.

Before driving the electric scooters, you should teach your kids how to ride safely. Open spaces are best places for riding. When they come to the pavement, you should check the handle curbs and bumps first. Browse some reviews before pick the most suitable type for your child. According to your kid's age, you can select the best model for them. Read carefully of the age recommendations before ordering a gift for them. Choosing some scooters with adjustable seat would be best for your kids that they can ride in a much longer time.

Browse the catalogs and pictures with your kids together. Pick a favorite model of them would be a great gift that they can enjoy it for longer time. Children always lose their interests in some toys. So choosing as they like, would be a great way for them to ride the scooters for longer time.


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