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...military planners are marveling over the success of a key piece of battlefield equipment, worn for the first time by U.S. troops in combat. The new lightweight Kevlar vest, officially dubbed "interceptor body armor," is being credited for holding down casualties in the just completed battle for Shah-i-Kot. Some soldiers pinned down in fire fights survived AK-47 and other small-arms fire to their chest and back because of the new vest. After the battle, soldiers noted that most of the wounds suffered by U.S. troops were in the arms and legs...
...Radcliffe 2V boat found success against the Eagles Saturday, riding an early lead to a finish that bested BC as well as the Black and White lightweight contestant...
...Radcliffe lightweight crew sent an eight into the 2V race and a four into the Varsity Four race, creating an unusual but enjoyable competition...
...Black and White lightweight boat pulled in almost 18 seconds after the Radcliffe 2V, while the Eagles trailed 13.5 seconds behind the lightweights...
About the size of a regular laptop keyboard, though with slightly smaller keys, the KeyCase is made of ElekTex, a lightweight fabric invented by Britain-based ELEKSEN, which combines conductive and traditional fibers in a way that allows it to be cleaned with a damp cloth and keep working even if you spill coffee on it. When a finger hits a key, the sensing system sends electronic impulses that can be understood by conventional electronic equipment...