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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Ireland
Depart for Ireland
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Dublin
Arrive in Dublin, the energetic capital of Ireland. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Tonight, a Welcome Drink with your fellow travelers and Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by an orientation meeting on the upcoming journey through Ireland
Overnight: Dublin
DAY 3, Wednesday - Dublin City Tour
The exploration of Dublin, immortalized by James Joyce, begins with a panoramic drive through statue-lined O'Connell Street and past Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed city park in Europe, home to the official residence of the President. Continue to view St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest church in Ireland, dedicated to Ireland's patron saint. Evening is on your own to discover Dublin's fabulous restaurants, nightlife and the friendly pubs on every corner, or join the optional Dinner at Taylors Three Rock. Spend an evening filled with traditional Irish song & dance, accompanied by delectable Irish food
Optional: Dinner at Taylors Three Rock (PM)
Overnight: Dublin
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Thursday - Travel to Kilkenny
Departing Dublin, travel through scenic County Wicklow past the Blessington Lakes on your way to Kilkenny, located on the banks of the River Nore. Journey past the 12th century Kilkenny Castle and view the splendid medieval cathedral. Spend the balance of the afternoon at leisure, or participate in the optional Smithwick's Experience. Learn how Ireland's most popular ale is made and taste some of the different beers
Optional: Smithwick's Experience
Overnight: Kilkenny
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Friday - Waterford, Blarney Castle en Route to Killarney
Today, discover Waterford, known as Ireland's oldest city, a place that can trace its beginnings back to the arrival of the Vikings. Embark on a walking tour of the city of Waterford with its world-renowned crystal showroom. Then, drive through the scenic south of Ireland into enchanting County Cork for a visit to storied 15th century Blarney Castle, where you'll have an opportunity to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, promising you the "gift of gab". Free time for shopping for traditional Irish crafts at the Blarney Woollen Mills before driving to Killarney, in County Kerry, with its soaring mountain ranges, beautiful valleys, crystal lakes and spectacular rugged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. This evening, have dinner on your own at one of the town's many restaurants. Perhaps, join the optional Whiskey Tasting & Dinner. Get an insight into whiskey making and taste two Irish whiskeys, followed by a three course Irish dinner
Optional: Whiskey Tasting & Dinner(PM)
Overnight: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Saturday - Killarney National Park, Ring of Kerry
A breathtaking day of magnificent vistas as you drive through Killarney National Park and the world-famous "Ring of Kerry" around the island's southwestern tip. Keep your cameras ready for the sparkling seascapes, mountains dotted with brightly colored farmhouses, the remote villages of Cahirciveen and Sneem, winding lanes bordered with subtropical vegetation, and the breathtaking panorama of the Lakes of Killarney. Later, join the optional ride in a Jaunting Car (pony & open carriage) in the peaceful green countryside. Return to Killarney in the late afternoon
Optional: Jaunting Cars (PM)
Overnight: Killarney
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Sunday - Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Cliffs of Moher
Travel north through the picturesque village of Adare, with its pastel-hued storefronts and thatched roof houses, known as the "prettiest village" in Ireland. Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland restored to its former splendor with original furnishings, tapestries and works of art. The delightful Folk Park is dedicated to life in Ireland during the 19th century. Experience the sights and sounds of this enchanting place as you stroll from house to house or around the charming village street complete with school, post office, doctor's house, hardware shop, and, of course, McNamara's pub! Later, view some of Ireland's most spectacular scenery as you drive to the mighty Cliffs of Moher, a wall of rock that rises some 700 feet above the ocean. Arrive at your hotel late in the afternoon located on the Dromoland Castle Estate, featuring panoramic views across the Clare Hills and Shannon Estuary. Tonight, bid goodbye to your Tour Manager and newfound friends at the Farewell Dinner
Overnight: Newmarket-on-Fergus
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Monday – Depart Ireland
Transfer to Shannon Airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Retirement in Indiana
Indiana – at a Glance
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Pros:Indiana experiences a moderate climate and hence you will not have to face extreme temperatures. You can also identify four seasons distinctly and enjoy the beauties of nature
Cons:Apart from being an inland state, Indiana also lacks geographic diversity (in terms of mountains and other landforms).
Indiana, in the mid-western United States, has one of the most famous Native American prehistoric sites in the US – The Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The people of Indiana, popularly known as "Hoosiers," take pride in preserving their heritage. The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana has been founded for the purpose of identifying and restoring historical monuments across the state. Besides historical monuments, the state of Indiana also has a lot of colleges located in quaint towns like Lafayette and Bloomington. The towns provide opportunities for a lot of activities like Notre Dame football and hiking. If you are a senior in the US who wants a quiet life after retirement, you can try the retirement homes in Indiana.
Indiana, as a state, is passionate about sports. Auto racing has been the favorite sports in this part of the US since long. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the Indianapolis 500 mile race, better known as "Indy500" over Memorial Day weekend every may. This is the largest single day sporting event in the world. Basketball is the other major sport followed by Hoosiers. The Hall of Fame Museum in New Castle celebrates the rich history of the game in the state.
Much of Indiana is farmland, with lakes dotting the landscape in many places. Lake Michigan forms the northern border of the state. Indiana also shares the Ohio River with Kentucky. Madison, a charming riverside town in southeast Indiana, still has boats and barges navigating the Ohio River. We're sure you will enjoy going on short trips across Indiana if you decide to move to a retirement home here.
Conner Prairie is one place where you can spend a lot of time learning about 19 Century American culture. The nation's "most innovative outdoor history museum" is divided into different sections like "Liberty Corner," "Prairietown," and "Conner Homestead".
Indiana also hosts many festivals at different times of the year, like the Little Italy Festival during the Labor Day weekendand the Autumn Splendor Arts and Crafts Show where over 100 artists & crafters from the Midwest present their work.
If you are trying to decide where to stay in Indiana after your retirement, you may want to consider some of these towns and cities, besides the ones already mentioned:
- Mishawaka – a town that showcases the history and tradition of the place as well as famous Notre Dame Football. The retirement locations in this place also offer sports and adventure activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and whitewater rafting.
- South Bend – a college town where you can find retail shops and restaurants; here, celebrations within communities are common.
- Noblesville and Carmel in Hamilton County (which includes 8 communities on the outskirts of Indianapolis)- these places offer cultural attractions and golf courses.
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As you can tell from this post title, this "trend" doesn't strike me as a healthy way to resolve relationship issues and build a satisfying retirement. I'll begin by raising a question about the characterization of this activity as a growing trend. That seems wildly overstated. For some people this may be an answer to deeper issues. But, to infer this is a likely decision for many retirees strikes me as hype. Consider for a moment the cost of a split lifestyle. How many retired folks do you know who can basically double their living expenses for whatever period of time they are living apart?
Some of the couples quoted in the story made it quite obvious they did not want to be around their husband (or wife) all day, everyday. One lady noted all her friends were sick of having hubby around 24/7. That statement is both sad and revealing. Clearly, these couples had already lived separate existences while sharing one house before retirement. The implication is the other person is an irritant, has little to contribute, messes up "my" schedule and system, and is fine only in small doses.
Let me be quite clear: separate time and separate activities are crucial to any marriage or serious relationship. I have written about that need before. If you missed it, check under Related Posts below. But, there is big difference between me doing prison ministry work and blogging while why wife attends various women's groups at church, and one of us living in San Diego for part of the year.
One of the report's conclusions is this idea of living separately for part of the time is something women push more than men, perhaps reflecting the power they've gained in the past 40 years. As a man I won't pretend to analyze that conclusion, though I hope some comments from my female readers will address this statement. But, I will suggest that there is a real point of friction if a man retires with the intention of changing how a household is run, or decides he is free to sit in the recliner and watch TV half the day. If he does not have interests and activities that allow his partner time to pursue different interests, there will be problems.
Where to live after retirement is also a possible trigger for this living together/apart type of situation. Moving to a "dream" location really needs to be a decision both parties agree upon. If the man wants to experience a winter in Alaska and his wife has lived in Southern California her whole life, I will guess there will be problems if he insists she accompany him on this adventure. If he simply wants to "rough it" for a few months maybe he should try it while she stays at the family home. But, what would disturb me a great deal if he decides to move to Alaska and spends only a few months of the year together back in L.A.
My wife and I have taken a few separate vacations over the past 35 years. I went to Hawaii alone for two weeks on two different occasions. Betty sent several weeks traveling through Wisconsin on her own. We both enjoyed those experiences and don't regret them at all. But, I'm pretty sure that we would both agree that we couldn't wait to come home and tell our partner all about it.
My conclusion is that a marriage in which two people look for reasons to be apart is not much of a marriage. If volunteering for two months in Honduras is important to one person then I am all for that happening. But, if that turns into one person traveling the world on various mission trips while the other half goes scuba diving in Fiji for 5 months a year, I would wonder about that couple's commitment to each other.
My attitude my strike you as old fashioned. You may argue that a strong relationship should be able to weather extended separations while each person does what feeds his or her passion. I sincerely hope you will leave your thoughts below.
If, like me, you find the idea of living apart from your spouse or significant other for long blocks of time as troublesome, I'd welcome your thoughts, too.
In case you didn't see the original report I have a link here that takes you to both a video and a web story of this "trend."
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I recently had the pleasure of photographing a handsome little 4-week-old Travis and his family. He slept almost the whole time and let me position him all around, and then never made a peep once he was awake. He was such a sweetie as was his older brother Trevor who was also such a great little guy and so photogenic. I was really happy with how this session turned out and I hope his parents love it as much as I do. Thanks for meeting with me George and Jennifer, I can't wait to hear what you think!
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Sneak Peek – Cinderella
I recently got the opportunity to get my niece Breanna into my studio. She's 2 ½ and such a cutie. She was so fun to photograph and I enjoyed the opportunity to take pictures of her in her Cinderella costume that she just got at Disneyland for Halloween. I'm so glad you got to bring her over Tracy & Keith, and I hope you love what I captured!
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Shopping in the Quiet Corner at Christmastime is always a joy for those of us who favor small shops and unusual places in which to buy our Christmas gifts. The gifts can range from very small to extremely large in size.
Shopping in the Quiet Corner at Christmastime is always a joy for those of us who favor small shops and unusual places in which to buy our Christmas gifts. The gifts can range from very small to extremely large in size.
A few weeks ago, I dropped by Brooklyn Restoration Supply at 12 Gorman Road in Brooklyn, where Rudy Rzeznikiewicz sells salvaged architectural elements from 18th- and 19th-century buildings and gardens.
He currently has in stock a remarkable 9-foot-by-11-foot stepstone that weights an estimated three tons, but a customer browsing on the day I spoke with him recently was more interested in locating a turned column for the interior of a house being renovated.
Most of the artifacts don't come from properties that have been recently demolished, Rzeznikiewicz said, but were purchased from "pickers" or other dealers who have an excess of inventory.
Rudy is usually on site to make a deal between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Call (860) 774-6759 to discover whether he has that handcrafted decorative hardware or garden statuary for which you've been searching.
For small gifts, I always visit Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes at 330 Pomfret Street (Route 169) in Pomfret. When I recently dropped by with a friend, we couldn't resist purchasing gifts for ourselves. Our rationale? We deserved them!
My friend purchased a colorful scarf which can also be used as a shawl, and I now own a watercolor painting by artist Naomi Carpenter, of Brooklyn.
The delicate miniature spoke to me as I walked through the shop's annual "Small Works: Artful Treasures" exhibit, which features original artwork less than 200 square inches and priced at less than $200 (sometimes much less).
Once again, Celebrations is selling wooden matches in decorative boxes to benefit the Access Agency's Low Income Heating Assistance Program. In 2012 the shop was presented with the Agency's Volunteer Award for its Keep the Home Fires Burning fundraiser.
Whether you're thinking large or small in preparation for the holidays, make a list, check it twice and ensure that your own name is there along with the others who should be remembered at this special time of year.
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You've seen them around—waiting for the elusive email from El Bulli, snatching up tableware designed for Alinea, and ordering food-grade sodium alginate. They're the fans of molecular gastronomy—mad scientists in the kitchen.
Food blogger Rob, of Hungry in Hogtown, is one of the faithful. When he's not putting his sodium alginate to work re-creating El Bulli's famous liquid ravioli (for the uninitiated, that's ravioli without pasta to keep it together), he's mixing white chocolate and sturgeon caviar, caramelizing trout roe, gilding a quail egg, and smuggling the El Bulli 1994–1997 cookbook, not yet available in North America, back from Europe.
Rob even credits early incidents of food experimentation (throwing disliked vegetables back onto his plate as a child) as attempts at culinary experimentation. "Grandma, do you remember that time I 'made' deconstructed spinach?"
This month, Rob is deconstructing Homaro Cantu and a meal at Moto. He imagines Cantu as the class nerd in school, president of the chess club. "Marginalized by many, poor Homaro … overcompensates for his nerdiness by being the biggest, baddest nerd he can be. In the kitchen … this makes Homaro Cantu a molecular gastronomy chef who thinks too much about the 'molecular,' and not enough about the 'gastronomy.'"
While a comparison between Alinea's Grant Achatz (whose innovative cuisine Rob recently sampled) and Moto's Cantu leaves Moto in second place, Rob pays homage to Cantu as well. "A dinner conceived and executed by Cantu is not to be missed; to be debated, loved, and reviled, yes, but never dismissed."
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Does anything say good eats quite like a notice that the cracker cum menu you're about to eat is made using patent-pending technology? The menu is a neat trick, but the cracker itself is nothing special, being only marginally more savory than the paper it replaces.
The 'plate' for this dish resembles an overdone, hyper-modern Battleship board that has spent too much time on a fetish porn set…. Shame about the overdone presentation and the underdone beans, because the bison itself is succulent.
Goat cheese snow and balsamic—According to our server, goat cheese snow is made using a paint sprayer. I guess that means I need a paint sprayer for Christmas, because it's wonderful.
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1. Free food. I was blessed today with several jugs of free milk, some cereal and juice. FREE food. I love food, but I love it even more when it's free.
2. Scotch tape. M ripped part of a page out of C's book this morning and it's now good as new, sort of. C went from tears to joy in seconds.
3. Grandmother B. She took the time to call me back today when she didn't need to and complimented a recent news article that quoted me. She always takes an interest in what I'm doing, which always makes me feel good. She has quite a few grandkids and great-grandkids to keep track of these days, so it's pretty special to know she continues with that task. I hope I can provide that for my grandkids (if I have them) someday.
4. Friends who answer the phone. I was having a parent of a teen mini-crisis today. I need you to talk me down, man. Haha! Be my friend long enough and you can expect at least one call like this. It'd probably be a lot more interesting if I was actually high on something, instead of just emotional. But I digress…K did indeed talk me down and in the process helped me feel a lot better about some other things bothering me that I didn't even realize were bothering me until we talked them out! I feel so honored to have such great friends.
5. Friends who don't answer the phone (but call back). One of my other friends, H, who also parents similarly, wasn't available during my mini-crisis. If she'd been available, I might have missed out on a great conversation with K. Strange how that works, no? She did call me back later, though, so I was able to bounce my thoughts (whines) off her as well. In less than hour, I got to revel in the groovy-ness of not one but two people I'm lucky enough to call friends. And that is something to be immensely grateful for.
6. Generous kids. When one of the kids wants something but the other kids don't have money, they usually offer to buy something for the others. This is especially true if they want to go to McDonald's, which eats most of their allowance. I think I may have had some influence on this by not wanting to go places when only one has money to spend, but whatever, I'll take it. It's still ultimately their choice whether to share the "wealth" or not.
7. I-44 Surplus Discount Store. This store is the reason we eat so many high-ticket gluten-free meals in our house. It's about two miles from my house, making it easy to bop over there often enough to score good deals. As you may have noticed, I like my food and that is why this store makes my list of gratitude. It's also set up in such a way that the three older kids can roam while still being within earshot and without getting into much. If you're a parent, you know how awesome that is!
8. Allowance. While I'm grateful to have the money to give them an allowance and grateful to provide the opportunity for the to learn about money in real, tangible ways without the lifelong negative impact some of us had, what I'm *most* grateful for is the reason to not have to buy lots of extras. We have a limited budget and it's hard to feel like I'm not giving the kids every little thing they want. With an allowance, they choose what to spend their money on. Yes, that toy/candy/CD/movie/hat/weird-looking-whosit-whatsit IS really cool. Do you have your allowance? This is freeing for me and valuable to them. Maybe that makes me awful, but I appreciate it nonetheless. Hey, at least I'm honest.
9. Kids who are old enough to go into the store alone. Oh my goodness! The gift of sending one of the kids in to pay for gas while I pump!! Having toddlers in carseats is made immensely easier by having older kids who can do small errands. It also totally rocks when they like to do it, which is most of the time.
10. Visiting a friend's new home. Some family friends just bought their first home and I was finally able to go see it. They've worked quite diligently to fix it up, including yard work and a complete kitchen renovation. It was beautiful to see them in their own place, the pride they had in showing me around and hearing what plans they have for it. I feel grateful to be a part of their lives and to share in their joys.
11. Recognizing and acknowledging my faults. The particular one I'm grateful for recognizing today is jealousy. While visiting my friend's place, I had to actively work at being happy for them only instead of jealous. Jealousy sucks and has done some pretty nasty damage in my life. I do NOT want to repeat that and I do NOT like the way being jealous makes me feel. I'm grateful to know these things, to see when this pops up for me and to work on it.
12. Hopes and dreams. On days like this, when my eyes turn green with envy and PPM (poor, pitiful me) smacks me in the face, I'm grateful for the hopes and dreams I cling to for dear life. It's so easy to become disillusioned, nasty and bitter. I'd rather have the hopes and dreams, thanks anyway.
13. Giving back. I try to always fully appreciate when people do kind things for me, such as bringing me free food or listening to me whine, by giving back when I can. The way that gets accomplished is varied. Sometimes, all I can do is simply say, thank you. Today, I was able to immediately give back something tangible, for which I am wholly, truly grateful. Give and take is important, I think, to this life. Giving helps us continue feeling connected to each other. When I eat the food I was given, I will think of my friends and smile.
14. Liniment. A family friend makes this in gallon batches, then gives us a bottle. She told me once what was in it, but I can't remember now. It's good stuff. We use it on scrapes, scratches and more. I like having things that help us heal and avoid infection, especially when I know who made them.
15. Super glue. I totally used this on my favorite pair of Birkenstocks today. They're pretty old, I think about 5 years, but I love them so much. I bought them "used" (quotations because they looked brand new) from eBay for less than $20.
16. Mama-to-mama time. Sweet moments of chatting on a couch as one person to another, eating pie. Seeing friends in a new way, appreciating the unique qualities that make her, well, her.
17. Pie. I went to a friend's house tonight (at 9:00!!!) to eat pie. From Slice of Pie. There's really nothing more to say, is there?
Today's thank you note goes to Grandmother B:
Dear Grandmother B,
Thank you for taking the time to return my call this morning. I greatly appreciate how you always ask what is going on with me and how I am, taking the time to comment positively if you've read or heard something about me recently. I know you have many grandkids (and now great-grandkids!) to keep track of, so it is really something to feel so special and noticed.
P.S. Two of the friends I mentioned today also blog:
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TAMPA — Jeff Vinik's hockey team is in better shape, on and off the ice, and so is the building it plays in. Now the Tampa Bay Lightning owner is ready to focus on his properties in the surrounding Channel District.
That's why he and his partners filed a rezoning application Thursday with the city to build a proposed 400-room hotel on a parking lot at the corner of S Florida Avenue and Old Water Street, just west of the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
"I've been waiting for this one," said Mayor Bob Buckhorn. "This is good."
Vinik spent four years assembling his downtown Tampa empire. He bought the Lightning and the Times Forum lease in 2010, then slowly acquired 23 acres of nearby empty land. But his plans for all that property have long been shrouded in speculation.
Buckhorn believes that Thursday was a sign: Vinik is finally ready to show his hand.
"I think (Vinik) moving forward with this decision really sends a great signal to the market," he said.
Vinik's first concrete step will be to develop that 2.9-acre parking lot, which he acquired with the hockey team in 2010.
"When the core business gets stable enough, we knew there would be an opportunity to start thinking about doing other things," said Lightning CEO Tod Leiweke. "Today is the first step in that journey."
Leiweke said that financially the Lightning haven't reached the "break even point" yet, but that the team is no longer losing money at "unsustainable levels." He said Vinik wanted to make sure his NHL team was on sound footing before developing his land holdings.
Along with the 400 hotel rooms, preliminary plans call for the new building to have 50 residential units on the top floors and 175,000 square feet of meeting space below.
There will also be 273 parking spots (a parking garage is still an option) and 45,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, according to documents filed with the city.
Conceptual drawings depict restaurants, streetside cafes and a covered walkway leading to the Times Forum. Leiweke said the concept of combining a sports venue and hotel is proving popular around the country.
One example is L.A. Live, an entertainment, hotel, residential and retail complex built around the Staples Center in Los Angeles that Vinik has pitched in the past. A smaller example: Buffalo is building HARBORCenter, a mixed-used hotel and retail concept across the street from the First Niagara Center, home of the NHL's Sabres.
Vinik's new hotel will also be near the Tampa Convention Center, so it will attract vacationing hockey fans as well as convention business.
"There's a lot of reasons why this can complement what he has at the Forum as well as complement the Convention Center and capture that market right there," Buckhorn said.
The proposed building could have up to 25 floors. Its height will be capped at 325 feet. That would be about as tall as the 326-foot Marriott Waterside across the street. That hotel, opened in 2000, has 27 floors and 719 rooms.
But all those details could change. Vinik's proposed hotel doesn't have a hotel chain, or "flag," signed up yet. Tampa economic opportunity administrator Bob McDonaugh said the rezoning application sets up the maximum structure that can be built on the site.
"To get a flag you have to say 'I have this land, I can build this high and this big,' " McDonaugh said. "That allows you to engage with hotel companies to see what works."
While Vinik's plans for this site were made public Thursday, Leiweke would not comment on the other 20 acres, which is north and east of the Times Forum.
That land happens to be Buckhorn's dream site for a downtown Tampa baseball stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are still under contract to play in St. Petersburg. Vinik has remained tight-lipped about the Rays or Tampa's baseball hopes. He could also probably make more money putting more mixed-use development on that land than a stadium.
Still, Leiweke said they're not ready to discuss those plans just yet.
"Today is not meant to be a grand announcement of any grand intentions," he said.
Times staff writer Richard Danielson and researcher John Martin contributed to this report. Jamal Thalji can be reached at email@example.com or (813) 226-3404. Follow him on Twitter @jthalji.


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23 November 2016
Cast: Sierra Nicole, Sophia Leone
Genres: Brunette, Blonde, Pussy Licking, Scissors, Masturbation, White, Latin, Teen (18-19), Woman (20-29), Lesbian, Shaved
Video language: English
Sierra Nicole realized she was finally home alone when she woke up in the morning. Her excitement soon turned to boredom once she had her fill of alone time so she pulled out her smartphone and decided to check out her favorite porn site. She started touching herself and rubbing her clit when her roommate Sophia Leone came home early from college. She was so into pleasuring herself that she didn't even notice Sophia waltz through the door and quietly tip toe over to the wall to spy on her. Sophia slowly made her way to Sierra and pulled her phone right out of her hand. There was no way she could deny what she was up to and Sophia had a better idea than to berate her about her fondness for sexy girls. They both decided to pleasure each other and enjoy the rest of the day together.
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Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs)
A Guide to Understanding Your CCR
A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which can be called an annual water quality report or a drinking water quality report, provides information on your local drinking water quality. Every community water supplier must provide an annual report by July 1 of each year to its customers, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Consumer Confidence Report Ruleexternal icon.
Questions About Consumer Confidence Reports
Most public water suppliersexternal icon are required to provide CCRs annually to their customers. People who do not pay their own water bills, such as those who live in apartments or condos or rent houses, may need to contact a building manager for more information or check onlineexternal icon to see if their CCR has been posted.
People who get their water from a private ground water well do not receive CCRs. Unlike public water systems, private wells are not regulated by EPA so there is no requirement for a CCR. To learn more about safe water, maintaining private wells, and well testing, please visit CDC's Private Ground Water Wells page.
All CCRs must contain certain content elements. The specific information in your CCR is tailored to your local water system and will include:
Your water source, such as a lake, river, or public well
Knowing your water source is important because germs, chemicals, and minerals—known as "contaminants"—may exist at varying levels, depending on the source.
Levels of contaminants in your water source
Keep in mind that while some things listed as "contaminants" in your CCR can be harmful to your health, others can be good for you, such as the appropriate amount of a disinfectant that keeps your water safe from germs. For example, if your local water system adds chlorine or chloramine to protect you from germs in the water, it will be listed as a contaminant, even though these chemicals are added to kill germs and protect your health. Knowing what levels of contaminants are in your water source—and whether those contaminants are actually harmful—can help you to determine whether or not you should take additional precautions in protecting yourself and your family from potential water-related illnesses.
EPA standards for safe contaminant levels
The EPA determines what levels of contaminants are safe to have in your water, and your CCR will show you whether or not your water source has a higher level of contaminants than recommended. It is most important to pay attention to whether contaminant levels are marked as "violated," meaning the level is higher than EPA allows. This will be the best indication of how the contaminants in your water source might affect your health.
Information about Cryptosporidium
All CCRs are required to provide general information on Cryptosporidium, a parasite that can cause a severe diarrheal illness, because it can be dangerous for persons with severely weakened immune systems, even at low levels. It is also very tolerant of chlorine disinfection. This section exists on every CCR and does not necessarily indicate the presence of Cryptosporidium in your drinking water.
Other relevant information about your water
CCRs often include additional information tailored to your water source that will help to provide a better understanding of where your water comes from and how safe it is.
Look below to view the sections of a sample CCR, which provides detailed information on how to read and interpret your CCR.
If you have questions or concerns about the content of your CCR, you have multiple options:
- For general questions about your CCR, check the EPA's CCR Frequent Questions pageexternal icon.
- If you would like to know more about your CCR, how to locate your local water company, or if you'd like to be directed to more resources, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotlineexternal icon at 1-800-426-4791.
- For information on the uses and documented releases of chemicals in your state, please call the Community Right-to-Know Hotlineexternal icon at 1-800-424-9346.
- If you are sensitive to contaminants found in your water, or if you are at higher risk of infections, contact your healthcare provider.
- For information on how to remove Cryptosporidium and other contaminants from your water source, contact your water company.
All CCRs must contain certain content elements, such as those listed above. Because the specific information in your CCR is tailored to your local water system, not all CCRs look alike. Report may be called a "Consumer Confidence Report," "Water Quality Report," or another similar title. Because of the length of the report we have broken it down into four sections.
Sample CCR
Report, which should be received every year by July 1, shows the findings of water testing from the previous calendar year. Your current CCR, for example, will display information about your drinking water from the previous year.
Spanish (Español)
Where there are large non-English speaking populations, water providers are required to provide information about the CCR in the relevant language(s).
Is my water safe?
A water provider may choose to include an introductory statement about the past year's water quality results and compliance.
Do I need to take special precautions?
CCRs must state that some people may be more at risk of getting ill than others from chemicals or germs that can be found in water. Examples of people who should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers are highlighted.
Where does my water come from?
The source of the water delivered by a water provider (wells vs. rivers or lakes) must be included, and generally where that source is located.
Click to see an image of a sample report for these above sections.
Source water assessment and its availability
If an assessment, like laboratory testing, was conducted on your water source, this report lets you know how you may access the findings. The report may also show these results, such as the quantity and names of chemicals and germs found in your water source.
Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?
Contaminants (germs or chemicals) can be from natural sources like rock (arsenic) or can be introduced by animals, people or industrial sites dumping contaminants either directly in the water or in places where they can travel to water through the ground, like during a rainstorm. Some of these contaminants may not be removed through water treatments.
How can I get involved?
All CCRs must provide information on opportunities for the public to participate in decisions that affect the quality of local drinking water.
Monitoring and reporting of compliance data violations
If the level of a contaminant in drinking water is more than what the EPA considers to be safe (see the Water Data Quality Table), those violations must be explained, including how they may affect health and how they are being addressed or fixed.
Click to see an image of a sample report for these above sections.
Additional information for Lead
An educational statement about lead is required on each CCR, even if lead is not present in your water source.
Additional information for Nitrate
Informational statements on contaminants like nitrate may also be included in a CCR, when a system detects nitrate at levels above 5 mg/L (see table for explanations of this measure) but below the MCL Maximum Contaminant Level, or MCL (see Water Quality Data Table).
Additional information for Arsenic must be included if a system detects arsenic above 0.005 mg/L and up to and including 0.010 mg/L. In many cases, this means arsenic is a natural part of the rocks in your area and over time it has leached out of the rocks and contaminated your water source.
Contaminants: Contaminants, as seen in this table, are not all "bad." Contaminants are anything found in your water other than hydrogen and oxygen, which make up water, and can be both healthy and unhealthy, depending on the particular substance and quantity.
MCLG: If the level of a contaminant in your drinking water is below the Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) number indicated, then there is no known or expected risk to your health.
MRDLG: If the level of the drinking water disinfectant used by your water supplier is below the Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal number indicated (MRDLG), then there is no known or expected risk to your health. MRDLGs do not reflect potential benefits of disinfectants.
MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water is the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL). Contaminant levels above the MCL numbers indicated are a violation of EPA regulation.
TT: Treatment Technique. A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in your drinking water is the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL). A certain amount of disinfectant has been shown to help control germs in the water.
Your water: Contaminants that exist in your water source.
Range detected: The "range" on your CCR refers to the levels—both high and low—at which contaminants were detected in your drinking water. A range of levels may exist due to changes in contaminant levels during a calendar year.
Sample date: The date on which a sample from your water system was collected.
Violation: A violation indicates that the level of a contaminant in your drinking water has exceeded the maximum level allowed for that contaminant by EPA. Refer to the explanation provided (in this sample titled "Violations and Exceedances: Atrazine") for more information.
Typical sources: Contaminant sources, such as runoff or erosion, are indicated here.
Contaminant name: The names of specific contaminants are indicated under each contaminant category (like chloramine under Disinfectants).
Contaminant categories: This line in the table shows what group of contaminants is being listed. This usually includes categories such as Disinfectants (like chlorine and chloramine), Inorganic Contaminants (like fluoride, nitrate, and lead), and Organic Contaminants (like atrazine and benzene), but other categories may be seen here as well depending on your water system.
Amount detected: The amount of each contaminant found in your water source will be shown here.
Click to see a large image of a sample report of these sections.
Action Level. The concentration of a contaminant that signals the need for additional treatment or other required actions by the water system.
Violations and Exceedances: Atrazine
EPA requires that violations of allowable contaminant levels be explained, including the length of time the violation occurred, any potential bad health effects that the violation could cause, and how the violation is being addressed or fixed.


text: These are two examples of some fantastic paintings painted by Paul Myhill. The images above are from his Reflections Series. The thing that saddens me is that it seems, like many artists, his website hasn't been updated for a number of years. Hopefully we will see some new stuff from him soon.


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The US government warns it's only a matter of time before an airliner is cyber attacked, with research showing the hack could lead to "catastrophic disaster".
Documents obtained by Vice show security officials are in a race against time to uncover and protect vulnerabilities in commercial aircraft.
- Kenyan flight hits mountain
- Sydney terror plotters planned to blow up plane over Blue Mountains
- Missing MH370 flight believed to be a 'deliberate act'
"Potential of catastrophic disaster is inherently greater in an airborne vehicle," one document read.
"[It's] a matter of time before a cyber security breach on an airline occurs."
In 2016, a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) team successfully hacked a Boeing 757 by using radio frequency communications.
Robert Hickey, from the Cyber Security Division of the DHS, said his team had "accomplished a remote, non-cooperative penetration".
And in 2015, a passenger managed to hack into a plane's Wi-Fi network from onboard the plane.
Aviation security expert Brad Haines says not enough has been done to protect the planes from cyber attacks.
"Anyone with a TV tuner can listen in to raw position data and other telemetry from planes directly. The threat models never anticipated this," he told The Daily Beast.
"The airline industry should have paid attention to hackers about half a decade ago. We were ahead of the curve and we were dismissed at their own peril."


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Organic Fregola and Malloreddos (typical Sardinian pasta)
The company offers a range of typical organic artisanal Sardinian pasta, perfect for a gourmet top quality lunch, including different varieties such as Durum wheat, Senatore Cappelli of Italian origin and Khorasan Kamut®.
Artinpasta operates through a short supply chain, which allows the products to be directly supplied by the producer to the consumer. The company adopts the bronze die process for pasta, carried out slowly and at very low temperature, so to lend the pasta a unique porosity that allows it to better absorb seasoning and to stay intact; superior quality is thus guaranteed.
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General McGuffin is a recurring antagonist in Wander Over Yonder, appearing in the episode "The It". He is a military-themed villain who seems to be based on a typical American general as well as the American Bald Eagle, giving him somewhat of a patriotic military theme.
He was voiced by Clancy Brown, who is known for playing Mr. Krabs in the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise.
General McGuffin is a tall alien resembling an eagle. He has large wings, white and brown feathers, and a bulbous beak. He wears a blue military uniform. His star-spangled uniform befits a general that is decorated with every manner of medals.
After getting blasted by Lord Hater, he became a anthropomorphic bucket of fried alien chicken, with the only thing remaining intact being his cap. The bucket has orange and white stripes, the words "Mc. Guffin" and his smiling image beared (a clear reference to Colonel Sanders and his KFC).
Powers and Abilities
General McGuffin is a strategic military evil genius with a well-trained militia of minions and a heavily fortified and nearly impregnable fortress armed to the teeth with horrifying weapons and defenses. He is a notorious and powerful villain in the Yonder Galaxy with skilled soldiers in several fields of combat and units and battalions with dangerous abilities and skills. He does not seem to have any powers, instead relying on his soldiers and strategy. However, he he has a capability of flight and primarily fights by riding on a large missile.
Lord Hater was having a conference with his Watchdogs over the predicament with their position on the Galactic Villain Leaderboard. Currently, Lord Dominator was on top having gained control over a large number of planets in record time. Hater believed that Commander Peepers meant close to the top behind himself, but Peepers pointed out that they were not even in the top 10 and was way below in 45th place with only one measly planet in their control. Peepers advised that in order for them to regain some credibility, they must focus on stealing planets from other villains, so that they could climb their way back on top. Their first task would be capturing General McGuffin's impenetrable fortress using an elaborate multi-part plan, so Peepers must have Hater's undivided attention. Hater did so but then Wander popped out of nowhere and tags Hater declaring that he was "it".
Peepers was alarmed at what Wander had done and covered his eye, waiting for the inevitable rage, but took a peek and saw his leader calmly waiting for his plan. Confused, Peepers asked why he hadn't flipped out, and Hater replied that he wouldn't let silly games distract him from conquering the galaxy. Glad to see that Hater is finally focused, Peepers began to lay out his plan for breaking through the fortress defenses. However, Hater was having a difficult time ignoring the spot that Wander touched and it grew into a maddening urge for him to tag someone. Hater saw a nearby watchdog and attempted to discreetly tag him until Wander declared that the conference table was home base, causing all of the watchdogs to claim it. Hater tried to order a watchdog named Berry to remove his hand but it refused to do so, forcing Hater to make all of the watchdogs remove their hands from the table by electrocuting it and tags one, but the watchdogs ended up tagging each other in a circle causing Hater to be "it" again. Hater tried to tag the watchdog again but Wander made a rule of no repeating tags. Enraged and frustrated, Hater looked around for someone he had not tagged and saw only one person left: Peepers. He sneaked up on him but got caught before tagging him. He hastily left saying that he had to use the bathroom and Peepers looked outside, seeing his boss chasing after multiple watchdogs in a game of tag. He sighed dejectedly and asked one of the watchdogs to let Hater tag him for the sake of the mission but they suggested that he should do it. He reluctantly did so after calling them "a bunch of babies".
Peepers went up to Hater while he was chasing the watchdogs and volunteers himself to be tagged. Hater thanks him and tried to tag Peepers, but the commander unintentionally refused to be tagged, not wanting to be "it". Peepers turned around, hoping that if he did not see himself being tagged, it would work. However, he bailed out at the last moment, causing Hater to chase him all across the ship from the food court to the torture chambers. Their chase ended up in the cold room and Peepers managed to completely freeze his boss in Coldburnite, except for his tag finger which was wriggling constantly. Peepers decided to unfreeze him after completing the plan to capture Macguffin's base. After Peepers leaft Hater alone, Wander showed up and sat in front of the frozen conqueror, saying that he now had his undivided attention.
Peepers and a squad of watchdogs began to infiltrate the fortress and stealthily made their way towards the force field generator to sabotage it. While they was at it, Wander irritated Hater with angry therapies like hobbies and sing-alongs, causing his rage to reach volcanic proportions, just enough to break free from his Coldburnite prison. With the game of tag still going, Wander ran away from Hater who had gone completely berserk and chased him outside the ship and towards the fortress. Peepers' squad reached the control room and was about to bring down the shield until the alarms went off, and they discovered that Hater tripped them while wildly chasing after Wander. Peepers got caught by General Mcguffin who (in his pajamas) demanded to know what is going on. Wander popped up saying that Lord Hater was "it", causing the general to be wide eyed at the news about Hater, who promptly barged in yelling "TAAAAGGGG!!!" while foaming at the mouth. In a panic, Macguffin ordered his men a hasty retreat as they totally abandoned the fortress. Peepers stared dumbly at this and thought of a new devious plan: to use Hater's position as "it" to drive away the villainous competition.
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General McGuffin (still reduced as a bucket of fried chicken after the events of The Battle Royale) is one of the villains to be imprisoned by Lord Dominator.


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Boats are subject to the same types of fire, flood or trauma situations found in homes and businesses – only the scope of the damage is different. Like homes, boats contain carpet, upholstery and other fabrics and a surface which may be cleaned and deodorized at costs considerably less than replacement alternatives.
Dry Cleaning
Restoration Experts strictly uses two systems that have developed in recent years. These are particularly efficient when it comes to deodorizing clothing. The first involves the use of dry solvent-based deodorant. Dry solvent deodorants eliminate problems such as circling, shrinkage and dye bleeding often associated with water-based deodorants. The second system, electronic deodorizing employs ozone gases and is even more effective than the first. It has an additional advantage of being usable in situations where the client has severe allergies, which can be aggravated by chemicals of any type. Ozone is a clear colorless gas that produces produces a crisp, clean smell. The super charged ozone molecule attacks smoke odor in fabrics and destroys it permanently.
Restoration Experts is capable of the removal of fire/water-damaged contents and structures to complete residential packouts. We ensure complete protection of all materials and property while repairs are in process.
We find the source of odor–charred, rotted or putrefying contaminants. All surfaces that were exposed to malodorous residue are thoroughly cleaned. Our objective is to rapidly reduce the odor, thus allowing the insured to remain in the affected dwelling. Recreation of the contaminant conditions allows for proper restoration. If the odor was produced by smoke then we produce a deodorant, smoke, gas or fog of our own. If the odor was caused by fluids that breed bacterial odor, we use a deodorizing fluid. This penetrates and kills bacteria. There are many techniques, chemicals and procedures that we use dictated by each individual situation. These general procedures allow for fast, effective and permanent odor elimination.
Mechanical Hygiene
HVAC restoration entails various components. Restoration Experts provides you and your insured with detailed evaluations and estimates. Over recent years, awareness of duct cleaning has become prominent such as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Building Related Illnesses (BRI). We are suited to handle Inspection services including before and after photographic documentation, cleaning and sanitizing of air conveyance systems; encapsulation and cleaning of interior insulated air conveyance systems, laboratory testing services and replacement of existing filters. We are staffed to perform air quality testing and monitoring as well as many other services.


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Chickweed is an annual weed that typically seeds in the fall and can grow vigorously during winter in mild climates. They have stems that usually grow 4 to 12 inches (10.2 to 30.5 cm) long and can reach up to 18 inches. This weed is bright green and can grow in the loose mat on the soil surface. It has a fibrous, shallow root system and the stems can branch profusely from the central crown. This weed bears white flowers that have five split petals and blooms from spring to early winter.
The most common perennial species is known as Mouse-ear chickweed, which can form dense, low-lying patches within lawns and gardens. It can be an unsightly picture and can ruin the beauty of your lawn and garden. It is a hardy plant that can reseed itself and can tolerate high soil acidity. However, it can grow vigorously during cool weather when the soil moisture is high.
Prevention and Control of Chickweed
The best way to control chickweed is to pull or hoe it before they set seed. Since the stems root easily, it should be removed from the garden once pulled. Allow it to dry in the sun before composting them. Applying dense mulches can also help to smoother seedlings.
Herbicides are also available to kill chickweed. Just make sure you read the label as it might also get rid of the desirable plants nearby. Use it sparingly and follow instructions carefully to ensure safety. You can use pre-emergent herbicide during early spring to prevent the seedlings from growing in the first place.
To get rid of chickweed in your lawn area, the best way again is to manually extract them. Pull it from the ground to expose the soil. This soil area should be aerated using a shovel or aerator. You can apply a combination of fertilizer and weed killer over the affected area to completely eradicate the growth of chickweed.
On an interesting note, chickweed is edible. It can be grown and cultivated as crops and be used in place of lettuce in salads.


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TB outbreak in two Portlaoise schools
tuberculosis has hit two Portlaoise primary schools, with teachers and children currently undergoing screening and treatment by the HSE.
Last February 17 an active case of TB was reported in a pupil of the Sacred Heart Convent, and on March 8, St Paul's BNS were told a pupil there also had the contagious airborne disease, which if untreated, can be fatal.
In both cases, the HSE screened each child's entire class with their parents present. Five children are now being given preventative treatment for latent TB at St Paul's, but the figure at Sacred Heart is unconfirmed. Latent TB means the tuberculosis bacteria have been found in the body, but no symptoms have yet presented, and it is not contagious.
The principal of St Paul's BNS Des Sutton has told the Leinster Express that he is very concerned.
"I understand the concerns of parents, I am a parent myself. This is not an outbreak. The test of the five children showed positive for coming in contact with the disease. They are all in school, and have been given appointments for extra screenings. We are working hand in hand with the HSE and following procedures extremely carefully. Our first priority is the children," he said.
He sent out a letter and a TB factsheet to every parent of the 416 boys in the school yesterday, and is awaiting further advice from the HSE, if the next batch of screenings finds a child with active TB.
"We will see what happens, and take their advice then," Mr Sutton said.
The Sacred Heart Convent has 375 pupils. Principal Enda Hickey said they are fully co-operating with the HSE on the matter.
"We cannot comment on private medical issues. As with all medical cases, we are full co-operating with the HSE, and have facilitated them in transmitting information to any parent needing to be informed," said Mr Hickey.
Neither principal could confirm if the two children with active TB were well again, or attending school, for privacy issues.
Sean Fleming TD wants the HSE to handle the situation to the satisfaction of parents.
"The important thing is that all people identified as potentially having TB or latent TB, are provided with all medication required, and they are monitored and eventually fully cleared. I understand some children are starting a six month course of anitbiotics, The HSE need to reassure parents more than they are doing. It's okay taking a clinical view, but they have to do it to parents satisfaction," he said.
He said the process of diagnosing the disease was slow.
"The screening takes a few months, there are two screenings, then an x-ray. I can understand parents being worried," he said.
Dep Fleming would not comment on possible causes for the resurgance of TB in Ireland, which was almost wiped out in the 1970's following the introduction of childhood vaccinations.
"As a general principle I would like everyone in Ireland to be vaccinated," he said.
In a statement to the Leinster Express, the HSE say the uptake of the vaccine for tuberculosis is high in the midlands.
"BCG vaccination, which helps to protect against TB, is offered to all infants at birth in Laois. There is a high uptake of BCG vaccine in the Midlands, 96% (Sept-Dec 2011).
Screening for TB involves two stages of a mantoux skin test, performed at least eight weeks apart. The children with abnormal readings were referred for a chest x-ray.
"Referrals to a consultant paediatrician were also made and preventative treatment commenced as appropriate. The school screening has not identified any new case of active TB to date. The two active cases are receiving appropriate treatment. TB is now curable with antibiotics. Modern anti-TB drugs are extremely effective and in nearly all cases, TB patients are not infectious after the first two weeks of treatment," the spokesperson said.
Last July two prison officers and one prisoner contracted the contagious disease in Midlands Prison Portlaoise.


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Pictured here is the chapel at Campbell Hall, an Episcopal (k-12) school in Los Angeles. This multi-faith chapel is designed to "set the table of worship" for each member of the school community, without sacrificing the potent symbolism of its diverse religious practices. It is an intimate, human-scaled place, where individual personal experience is paramount. Design choices are meant to be more effective than notable; material choices and imagery meant to act upon the visitor, to be felt rather than read. Tactility, sensuality and simplicity turn the experience inward and away from the world outside without completely losing contact with it. All effort is given to enhance and focus the natural beauty of the light in the room.
Winner: 2014 Faith and Form / IFRAA International Awards for Religious Art and Architecture


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The holidays are here and we're excited to celebrate this weekend with drinks, sweet treats, and The Everygirl readers (that's where you come in). We've partnered with Michele Watches to host a MyStyleMyMichele event this Saturday, December 6, from 1-4 at Nordstrom on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
The Everygirl co-founders Danielle Moss and Alaina Kaczmarski will be there to help you create a custom timepiece with the face and straps of your choice. The straps are so easy to change the the options are endless–we can't wait to see what you come up with.
You'll also have two chances to win a watch head, matching bracelet, and two straps of your choice during the two drawings at 2:30 and 4:00. Just join us and post your creations to instagram tagging #MyStyleMyMichele. And don't forget that you must be present at the time of the drawing to win. But why woudn't you be? We can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
We're also giving away a Serein watch in gold or silver and two straps of your choice – that's up to a $3000 value! Ooo look who's fancy now?
Will you choose gold or silver? A traditional black or brown leather strap? Maybe silver sparkles or pink patent leather?
How to Enter to Win a $2000 Watch:
1. Follow @MicheleWatches on Instagram.
2. Visit Michele.com and browse their collection of watches with interchangeable straps. Then leave a comment here telling us which watch face and 2 straps you will choose if you win! Simple as that!
3. Extra entries for Tweeting or Instagramming about the giveaway with hashtag #MyStyleMyMichele (make sure your accounts are not private so we can see it!)
You have until Friday at 11:59PM PST to enter.


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Capabilities: ENIG Plating for Aluminum Wedge Wire Bonding
Manufacturers typically use Aluminum wire bonding for COB assembly. In this technique they bond an Aluminum wire to a PCB with an ENIG plating on its surface. ENIG or Electroless Nickel with Immersion Gold is a low cost plating method, where the PCB manufacturer plates the Copper layers with a layer of Nickel, and subsequently flashes a thin Gold layer on the Nickel layer.
The thin flash Gold layer acts as a barrier layer protecting the Nickel from being oxidized. The wire bonding process actually connects the Aluminum wire to the Nickel plating. The major advantage of this method is low cost, as ENIG plating is an inexpensive process and it also helps to make wire bonding simpler. However, Aluminum wires require a larger bond pad pitch, as they are less flexible compared to the flexibility of Gold wires, especially for applications that are prone to vibrations.
With the ENIG process, manufacturers can achieve a PCB surface that is more even and flat, as compared to what the HASL process offers. For fabricators and assemblers, ENIG is a suitable surface for Aluminum wire bonding. ENIG uses electroplated Nickel and electroplated Gold, and these are the traditional finish manufacturers prefer for Aluminum wire bonding. The Gold plating makes the surface an extension of the Gold thermosonic wire bonding process, which incidentally, requires a minimum of 50 MIL Gold thickness. However, for Aluminum wire bonding, manufacturers recommend a thinner layer of Gold, closer to 25 MIL, over a 50 MIL layer of Nickel.
Wire bonding, similar to soldering, depends on proper process control the manufacturer has over their ENIG process. There are two processes for plating—electrolytic plating or electroplating, and electroless plating. Although electroplating is a less demanding process compared to electroless plating, the former requires bussing prior to Gold plating. Individual fabricators may have different setups and process preferences that give rise to price differences.
Another factor affecting the quality of wire bonding is the purity of materials manufacturers use during the plating process. Purity of Nickel is critical for Aluminum wedge bonding That means the Nickel should be as soft as possible, preferably without contaminants and voids. Additionally, manufacturers need to exercise good control over their plating chemicals and the pH of their plating bath. For good quality Aluminum wedge wire bonding, the Gold thickness should be a minimum of 3 MIL, with a purity of at least 99.99%, and with no traces of Thallium.
Some manufacturers using better chemicals, mainly from Atotech, report a higher quality of Aluminum wedge wire bonds than traditionally achievable. For instance, in place of the usual brushing prior to plating, manufacturers use pumice powder spray on the Copper surface of the PCB. This reduces the roughness of the Copper surface, allowing better plating, and consequently, offering a better quality, reliability, and durability of the Aluminum wedge wire bonds.


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October is flying by, but don't worry if you've been too busy to keep up with the health news because we've scanned the latest stories for you.
Drinking coffee could be good for your skin
This week the Daily Mail reported that drinking coffee could be good for your skin. "Having four cups per day lowered the risk of rosacea by 20 percent in comparison with those who drank one cup per month", according to the Mail Online website. The article explains how studies by a research team in the US found that only caffeinated coffee improves the chances of reducing the risks of getting rosacea. "Researchers theorize coffee lowers the risk because it has anti-inflammatory properties and narrows blood vessels, which reduces redness."
Evidence has been found in the past that drinking coffee could help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes and depression.
Read the full article on the Mail Online.
Did you know that talkhealth provides a free support programme for anyone with rosacea? You can learn more about it and sign up, if you wish. If you'd like to talk about your experiences and support others with the condition, perhaps you'd like to join our free talkrosacea forum.
Adrenaline shortage advise for parents and carers
In our 'This week in health – 28 September' blog, we informed you about the current adrenaline pen shortage warning. Now, the NHS is advising pharmacists to "check whether young children are in urgent need of adrenaline pens before dispensing the devices" , says the BBC.
If a child who needs a pen doesn't yet have one they will be provided with the two pens available in the standard prescription. The article states that "the new NHS guidance to pharmacists and dispensing doctors relates to 0.15mg pens, prescribed to children who weigh less than 25kg (four stone)."
Read more about this story on the BBC.
Track the NHS's performance in your area
We all know that the NHS is under immense pressure every day. But did you know that you can see how the NHS service is faring in your area with the NHS tracker?
You can check performance levels for the four key NHS waiting-time measures of A&E treatment, cancer care, planned operations and care, such as knee and hip replacements, and access to psychological treatment such as counselling.
Learn more about how best to use the NHS tracker on the Health section of the BBC News website.
News from talkhealth
Have you read the other blogs we posted this week? One of our very own bloggers, Trishna Bharadia, talks about her charity work on multiple schlerosis, while a new infographic shows the true cost of the NHS. It was World Menopause Day on Thursday, 18 October so we posted two pieces about the condition and how best to live with it. And another post that went live today talks about the upcoming World Psoriasis Day on 29 October. As always, you can read any of our blogs here.
Wherever you are in the world, enjoy the weekend!


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I've had a simliar dream before, and it makes me feel so guilty, because you never want to hurt the ones that you love! Glad you got some sweet relief in the morning!
Last night I dreamt I was trapped–bound and gagged by the stranglehold of marriage. Strangely, in my night vision, I entered this sacred covenant with a friend I've known since childhood. Yet, even though he has known me longer than any of my other friends, I still felt shackled to a false future. Life seemed eternally daunting, each day a treadmill of quick sand. My phony husband and I pulled down the covers and turned out the lights before bedtime.
"I told you I liked Vanilla," I joked, referring to a term he'd given to his culture. But something felt off. There was a void in the air. Or maybe just in my heart. And it separated me from this husband of mine.
When others asked to hear our story, I'd reply with forced joy, "We've known each other since elementary school!" Then they'd swoon. And I'd feel more justified for making this lifetime commitment to be untrue. Don't get me wrong, I love this friend truly and dearly. But he and I are simply not suited to wed.
Regret filled my eyes when I laid them on Kyle, my real-life husband, and realized he was outside of my nightmarish wedding vows. Apparently he had been someone I was dating, but I chose to marry this other man instead.
I wanted to kick Dream Me.
Instead, I felt panic plague my body, settling like lead in my chest and pumping through my veins like a caffeine overdose. Stimulated and shaky, I knew I must do something, but–as always with panic–the knowledge that something needs to be done exceeds the wisdom of what that something should be.
"I think you owe him a conversation," my dad said, silently sneaking up behind me and nodding in Kyle's direction. Even in my dreams, he gives voice to reason. I looked at Kyle, alone and dejected, lingering after some post-wedding party that didn't include him. I couldn't imagine what I'd say. When the heart aches, it strangles the throat. I wanted to tell him that he was the only one I loved–the only one I could ever love–with the depth of my heart and the breadth of my being. But I ripped myself from him when I pledged to be true to someone else. And those aren't the kinds of words one can simply take back.
The kindness of morning caressed my lashes and I awoke to find my husband–my true husband–peacefully asleep beside me. The contours of his face, specifically and uniquely his own, comforted my soul. At that very moment, he had never looked more handsome. His jawline seemed somehow more distinguished, and his hair, tousled by sleep, more endearing. I touched the tip of his nose with my lips, overwhelmed with gratitude for the sanctity of marriage. Blessed to have my best friend beside me always. There's no such thing as "the old ball and chain" in marriage, I thought. Marriage is designed to liberate, not confine. Slowly, he opened his eyes and greeted the day with a stretch.
"Good morning," he croaked and smiled at me. Indeed, it was a good morning. And, with him by my side, I eagerly await all the others.
I've had a simliar dream before, and it makes me feel so guilty, because you never want to hurt the ones that you love! Glad you got some sweet relief in the morning!


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Nanoelectronics: Highly Efficient Structures for Tomorrow's Information Technology
To manage the large data streams of the future we need new strategies and solutions that are more energy-efficient, which means avoiding the build-up of heat and enabling a faster data rate. At the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf research is focusing on one electron property in particular: the spin. The Film was produced with AVANGA Filmproduktion in Dresden, Germany, and published March 2018.
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I'm using EagleGet to manage all the downloads from all of my browsers and it works great, but, one thing that drives me nuts about it is that it won't minimize itself to the tray when I boot my computer! I've even gone as far as emailing their support asking how to do it and my email got completely ignored. Is there some way to do this? I'd be forever in your debt!
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I hear ya. This drove me bat- insane long ago, as well. So much so that I whipped up an AHK (AutoHotkey) script to do this. Seems like such an easy and fundamental thing to do to a piece of software; no idea why the folks at EagleGet can't seem to handle it ...
I'm attaching the script to your post. All you have to do to get it to work is, unzip it, put it in some folder, and then call it on Windows startup.
See: How to Add AutoHotkey Scripts to Windows Start Up
What it does:
All the script does when it's run is, wait for the EagleGet window to show it's face, and when it does, set it as the active window (so it can receive keystrokes) and then send the universal Windows HotKey combo of Windows Key + Down Arrow, which minimizes EagleGet. Then the script exits.


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About us
Silinmore company is specializing in various kinds of geometric glass terrariums for home and garden decoration with customers mostly in Europe and USA.
The products includes glass lanterns ,glass candle holder, jewelry-box, storage-box and,photo frame ,mirror and other items with rustic, vintage, traditional, classic, coastal, tropical and other styles.
Sinlinmore is a manufacturer for more than 5 years in the domestic trade ,the staff is over 100. We have our own design team and service group for our clients for all over the world .


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Kilburn man convicted of six armed robberies on banks across London
PUBLISHED: 11:15 09 July 2015 | UPDATED: 11:35 09 July 2015
A man from Kilburn has been found guilty of carrying out six armed robberies on banks across London.
Jason Byrne, 45, of Carlton Vale, stole of a total of £38,900 from branches in Swiss Cottage, Notting Hill, Kensington, Camden, Shepherds Bush and The Strand between April 1 and August 8 last year.
Kingston Crown Court heard he threatened cashiers with a gun whilst demanding they hand over cash.
John Monaghan, 54, of Granville Road, Kilburn, or Paul Wiltshire, 47, of no fixed address, would act as his look-out while he carried out some of the robberies.
Detectives from the Met's Flying Squad launched 'Operation Buzzsaw' to find the culprits resulting in Byrne and Wiltshire being arrested as they targeted an HSBC branch in Shepherds Bush Green.
Both Byrne and Wiltshire were found with an imitation gun, two knives and a rucksack containing £4,500.
Monaghan, who was later identified and arrested, previously pleaded guilty to his involvement in three of the robberies.
Wiltshire admitted his involvement in one incident.
Byrne, who had denied any wrongdoing, was acquitted of carrying out a seventh robbery at a Barclays Bank in Hendon.
All three will be sentenced on July 16.
Detective Inspector Scott Hartley, from the Met's Flying Squad, said: "This group of armed robbers committed extremely violent offences, causing utter terror to bank staff and customers who were suddenly faced with armed men shouting threats and demanding cash.
"Operation Buzzsaw was a lengthy operation to identify, target and arrest Byrne and his associates, who showed no signs of slowing down their offending.
"As a result of the diligent and painstaking investigation by the Flying Squad, these criminals now face considerable prison sentences."
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