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A post office was established at Speed in 1922, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963. The area was previously known as Petersburg– but was renamed to Speed, after the businessman James B. Speed who chose the location for a cement mill. Speed was established as a company run town.
In 1988 when Jeg Sr.'s four sons, John, Troy, Mike, and Jeg Jr. were old enough, they bought the business from their father with his assistance, each managing a different department to maximize effectiveness. Business continued to grow, eventually Jegs debuted free 1-2 day nationwide shipping in 2005.
Agility or nimbleness is an ability to change the body's position quickly and requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance. More specifically, it is dependent on these six skills:
When the Westminster Kennel Club dog show added an agility competition a decade ago, it opened U.S. dogdom's most elite door to mixed breeds for the first time since the late 1800s. “She just ...
Acrobatics (from Ancient Greek ἀκροβατέω (akrobatéō) 'walk on tiptoe, strut') [1] is the performance of human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination. Acrobatic skills are used in performing arts , sporting events, and martial arts .
Equine agility or horse agility is a sport similar to dog agility but using horses. Horses are asked to navigate an obstacle course with guidance from a human handler on the ground. At lower levels, the horse may be guided with a lead rope but at higher levels the horse works without a lead and in some cases, without a halter. [1]
The Illinois agility test is a fitness test designed to test one's sport agility. [1] It is a simple test which is easy to administer and requires little equipment. It tests the subject's ability to turn in different directions and quickly change speeds. The goal of the test is to complete the running course in the shortest possible time. [2]
SpeedZone, also known as Malibu and Malibu SpeedZone are the names of a group of motorsports-themed family entertainment centers throughout the United States. Founded in 1997, the chain stain started out as an adult entertainment center requiring that attendees have a valid driver's license, featuring a full-service bar and restaurant, and offering late hours. [1]