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The grants awarded by Stepping Strong are part of what made the Ewing Amputation possible paving the way for the future of prosthetics.

The demonstration unit uses heaters placed directly on the Conductor to simulate an electronics thermal load. Other than the thermometer gauges, the fans are the only moving parts in the demo system.

Why it’s great: This surge-protecting adapter will keep your electronics and devices safe if you experience a power surge. It’s also smaller than many other adapters that protect against surges, and has two U.S. outlets, two USB ports, and a built-in USB cable for charging.

All in all, the ASUS ROG Strix X399-E Gaming is a well constructed motherboard bursting with features and makes the perfect companion for any AMD Ryzen Threadripper build. Now let’s examine the motherboard and give a score based on four categories, Quality, Functionality, Performance, and Value.

The Hybrid’s small battery, charged only through regenerative braking, helps the car return an impressive 3.4L/100km. The Plug-in has larger battery capacity, enabling some 63km of pure electric driving — enough to cover most Australian commutes. Forgot to plug it in? The petrol motor’s got your back.

"Advice not to take," added another. "They will see this as a challenge and take this thing off on a heart beat." 

“Motel people and others who just let me charge and said ‘don’t worry about paying, off you go’. They treat it like a laptop or a phone.”

Phil Ost, home insurance expert, Zurich, added: ‘Christmas is a time for celebrating and decorations are a central part of that. 

The unique plugs used in many countries mostly differ in their third, grounding prong. Yes, it’s safer to use grounded plugs, especially with larger home appliances, but short-term travelers with light-duty electronics can skip the third pin in a pinch.

What fans say: "The product is solidly built and the cord that goes in the wall is heavy duty. The ease of use is first rate."

This week’s "Where Did You Get This Number?" podcast explores the impact of the financial crisis on how people deal with money, plus opportunity in the digital economy and income in America

There is one major difference between iPhones and iPads where audio is concerned, of course. The iPad is quite commonly used by audio pros, especially DJs, who need wired audio. But since they tend to need the higher storage tiers, and are currently likely to be paying $999 and up for the iPad, it doesn’t seem likely that a few bucks for a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter is going to prove much of a barrier to purchase.