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Catching Cassidy
Book 1, Harborside Nights
Melissa Foster
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If you enjoy the LOVE IN BLOOM series by Melissa Foster, you'll love HARBORSIDE NIGHTS.
"Catching Cassidy was laugh out loud funny, heartwarming, sexy, and hands down one of my favorite reads so far this year!" -- #1 NYT Bestselling Author of The Bet, Rachel Van Dyken
HARBORSIDE NIGHTS is a sexy, hot, and evocatively real New Adult Romance series that follows a group of friends who have known one another for years as "summer" friends, and now come together after college to build their lives. They're tough, edgy, and accepting--most of the time. Although Catching Cassidy is a heterosexual romance, this series will include heterosexual, gay, and lesbian themes, written in the loving, raw, and emotional voice readers have come to love by New York Times & USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Melissa Foster.
Wyatt Armstrong never imagined that instead of celebrating his college graduation, he and his twin sister would be dealing with the death of their parents. Then again, Wyatt had never been one to think past tomorrow. He heads to their summer home in Harborside, Massachusetts, with his best friend Cassidy Lowell in tow, to spread his parents' ashes and to try to figure out his next step.
Six foot two, infuriatingly handsome, and flirtatious, Wyatt Armstrong has always been there for Cassidy, helping her pass her classes and fend off unwanted advances, while driving her insane with his one-night stands--but that's what best friends are for, isn't it? Having each other's backs. There was never any doubt that she would accompany him to his family's summer home--even if her jealous boyfriend is giving her hell for it. But he doesn't have anything to be jealous of...or does he?
It's impossible to ignore the sizzling heat between them as Wyatt and Cassidy get even closer, but Cassidy knows Wyatt's past, and she has a real job to begin in the fall. Wyatt may be a sure thing for the summer, but Cassidy needs more. For the first time in his life, Wyatt is forced to look toward the future if he doesn't want to lose the one woman who's shared his past and owns his heart.
COMING SOON the full Harborside Nights series:
Catching Cassidy (Het)
Discovering Delilah (F/F)
Tempting Tristan (M/M)
Chasing Charley (Het)
Breaking Brandon (M/M)
If you enjoy HARBORSIDE NIGHTS you might enjoy the LOVE IN BLOOM series by Melissa Foster
Read the full LOVE IN BLOOM series:
BOOK 1: Sisters in Love
BOOK 2: Sisters in Bloom
BOOK 3: Sisters in White
BOOK 4: Lovers at Heart (Treat & Max)
BOOK 5: Destined for Love (Rex & Jade)
BOOK 6: Friendship on Fire (Josh & Riley)
BOOK 7: Sea of Love (Dane & Lacy)
BOOK 8: Bursting with Love (Savannah & Jack)
BOOK 9: Hearts at Play (Hugh & Bree)
BOOK 10: Game of Love (Dex)
BOOK 11: Stroke of Love (Sage)
BOOK 12: Flames of Love (Siena)
BOOK 13: Slope of Love (Rush)
BOOK 14: Read, Write, Love (Kurt)
BOOK 15: Taken by Love (Luke)
BOOK 16: Fated for Love (Wes)
BOOK 17: Romancing My Love (Pierce)
BOOK 18: Flirting with Love (Ross)
BOOK 19: Dreaming of Love (Emily)
BOOK 20: Crashing into Love (Jake)
BOOK 21: Seaside Dreams (Bella)
BOOK 22: Seaside Hearts (Jenna)
BOOK 23: Seaside Sunsets (Jamie)
BOOK 24: Seaside Secrets (Amy)
Customer Reviews
Friends to Lovers tale done right!!
Catching Cassidy is my first Melissa Foster read, and I can honestly say it won't be my last. Wyatt & Cassidy's "friends to lovers" tale pulled me in from the very first chapter. I love how their story made me alternated between laughter, lust, hope and sorrow. Ms. Foster's ability to make you physically feel the charters emotions is truly amazing. For every bad hand they were dealt, Wyatt & Cassidy managed to overcome each obstacle and find happiness. Catching Cassidy is a sweet but torturously steamy read full of sexual tension! I instantly fell in love with the Harborside crew of characters and am praying they each get their own books! Give it a chance, I'm confident you won't be disappointed.
The icing on the awesome cake
Wyatt's always been one to live in the moment, spending time with his friends and his sister, navigating a string of casual hook-ups, and never really thinking about the future. But when his parents are killed, the future he'd always taken for granted is suddenly unclear, and he's got some growing up to do if he's ever going to figure things out.
Cassidy can't deny her attraction to Wyatt, but he's her best friend, and he's never had any interest in a girl for longer than a night or two. He's a great guy to have on her side, but he's not right for a relationship. But when her boyfriend is caught cheating on her, Wyatt is the first one to come to her defense, and when he needs her friendship just as much as she needs his, she doesn't hesitate to try and be there for him. Even when the lines between them begin to get a little blurred.
Judging Covers: Isn't it gorgeous? Stock images are just that — stock images. But this design by far beats the few other covers I've seen this couple on. Something about that color and texture overlaying the bottom contrasts perfectly to highlight that sunburst. I probably would have gone with something lighter, pastel maybe, and as this cover shows, that would have been a big mistake. Someone's certainly got a good eye…
The Verdict: Best friends + New Adult + one of my all-time favorite authors? It's like this one was written just for me!
Cassidy, Wyatt, and Wyatt's twin sister Delilah have just graduated from college and are celebrating when everything comes crashing down. They stumble across Cassidy's long-time boyfriend cheating on her, something that's apparently been going on for quite some time, and Wyatt lets his fists fly. But Cassidy's relationship troubles are nothing compared to what Wyatt and Delilah are about to go through.
When their parents are suddenly killed in a car accident, Wyatt and Delilah are crushed. Trying to deal with the loss and everything that comes with it, they decide to spend the summer in Harborside, a small town where their parents had a vacation home and a bar & grill. Cassidy joins them, both to support her friends and because there's not much left for her at home anyway.
Wyatt's immaturity stands out almost like another character in the book, and throughout the story we see him giving into it, facing it head-on, and finally overcoming it. He and Delilah are both dealing with so much more than anyone their age should, and at a time in their lives when they thought the future was theirs to shape. Instead they're dealing with post-college life, the loss of their family, the inheritance of a business they know nothing about, a close family friend who's starting to come off as a bit sketchy, and Cassidy, who had planned on moving to New York once summer was up.
Obviously there's a heavy load of angst in the story, but it's tempered well with hope, selfless friends, and the romantic potential between Wyatt and Cassidy. But most refreshing is the realism with which the characters are portrayed. They act their ages, which often means they're reacting to things emotionally, immaturely, and without any semblance of reason. But they all truly care about each other, so even when things get awful, they never turn their backs on each other. And of course, there's Delilah. To be honest, I sort of expected her to find a relationship somewhere in this story, a secondary plot in which we wouldn't get much insight but would be told about, and I set myself up for that disappointment early on. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I found out that Delilah's story will be told in the next book!
It's no secret that I love Melissa Foster's books. They're all classic romance plots, complete with everything that keeps us going back to the genre, and yet her characters are just different enough, each with unique stories, that not only is each book different from the rest of the series, but they're a fresh change from just about everything else in the romance category. Throwing some New Adult and LGBT into the mix is just the icing on the awesome cake.
***FicCentral received this book from Tasty Book Tours for free in exchange for an honest review.
Another Great Beach Book!!
I was absolutely 💕 Wyatt and Cassidy's story and Harborside nights gang. It draws you in with the Harborside gang. Melissa Foster has away of putting right in the center the action of the story like you are one with the characters.
Other Books in This Series
- Tempting Tristan
- 2016
- $4.99
- Category: New Adult
- Published: Apr 28, 2015
- Publisher: World Literary Press
- Seller: World Literary Press
- Print Length: 300 Pages
- Language: English
- Series: Book 1, Harborside Nights


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Bottega, one of Southern food icon Frank Stitt's destination eateries in Birmingham, similarly elevates a seemingly unassuming plate. The Thursday night special in Bottega's café is a montage of vegetables—this time of year expect summer squash, creamed corn, crisp-tender green beans perked with sweet onion, and braised collards—so farm-fresh, the sunshine still practically radiates off of them. The finishing touch: a wedge of jalapeño cornbread baked by the restaurant's beloved pastry chef, Dolester Miles.
Forget steam table cookery. From delicate bites to boldly composed plates, it's a vegetable revolution.

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Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyI need to find my gopro round bar attachment and put it on the boom. I've seen Dave put it together in what seems like 15 minutes, but then again he's got plenty of practice rigging it up.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchySo here's how to rig up foils without tipping the hull over. Works well for main and rudder assemblies. 1. Find yourself a nice foam pad for the foil. 2. Insert the rod and tighten. 3. Insert the strut, paying attention to the position of the retaining clip (see point 5) 4. Lift foil into the strut and support (optional, you can just ram the strut on to the foil and then clip it on once all assembled) 5. Notice the retaining clip on the trailing edge of the strut. 6. Thread the actuating rod into the strut and insert the support rod into the wand holder 7. Tighten the nut, place the pin and wind the bungee around to keep it supported. Makes sense now?
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyHaving foils extend 6 inches underwater doesn't really help you get over waves.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyJust a note about rigging the foils and struts. I think that Dave is blessed with having lots of grass so tipping boats isn't an issue for him. For those of us dealing with pavement and parking lots, no need to tip the boat over, just get some foam pads to lay the foils on in position, then tighten the connecting rods to the foils, thread the rod through the strut and push the strut into the rudder head/main pod and tighten the locking nut to finish it off. I can post pictures if needed.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyMake that 5 for HPDO. So we get our own start now?
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyA piece of advise to anyone rigging one. If it's taking too long to rig a part such as the rudder or main foil, take a step back, you're probably doing it the wrong way. Once you figure it out it's super simple.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy Anarchyhow tall are SUPs? I thought that they were all inflatable and collapsible.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyThat was the plan. Until the car's engine stopped working and it's not a quick or cheap fix. Wickford might be iffy at this point as well. Which sucks. You're welcome to come down river to sail her this summer Matt. Here's the perfect example of how easy it's to transport a UFO. Yakima Q-Tower roof rack with 78in round bars with some foam padding. Two ratchet straps attached to the bars 30" apart and a 3:1 pulley system to a bridle to make sure it doesn't fly off. Very stable at US highway speeds. Made the 600km trip up over the border without a hitch until half the engine lost compression 5 minutes from home. If anyone's interested in the import procedure at the border, let me know.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyI thought I was #5, but I did trade up for #007 due to the delay the flooding here has had on our season.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyNah, the fish keep it clean for you.
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Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyLooks like UFO's are included in the Wickford regatta on June 10-11. Anyone planning on sailing theirs there? http://wickford.mysailspace.com/
Merde2 replied to zzarganas's topic in Multihull Anarchynah, a 40kt demolition derby is what gets you the TV contracts. Seems that their target date for the race series is November. Just a couple of months to go.
Put sunscreen in your eyes before sailing so that you're not blinded while racing.
This hat does a solid job: I combine it with a technical hoodie, a buff, and some sunglasses. Don't end up showing much skin then.
Merde2 replied to Doug Lord's topic in Dinghy AnarchyMore UFOs in the mothership. https://www.facebook.com/fulcrumspeedworks/posts/1849145275334514


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Mar 15, 1988
|Filing date
|Aug 21, 1985
|Priority date
|Apr 19, 1984
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Lawrence S. Carr
|Original Assignee
|Carr Lawrence S
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (10), Referenced by (87), Classifications (12), Legal Events (7)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation of Ser. No. 601,805, filed Apr. 19, 1984, now abandoned.
This invention relates generally to systems for removing adherent material, such as paint or other coverings, from surfaces, and more particularly to nonchemical surface cleaning systems employing mechanical blast.
For various types of structures and equipment, it is often necessary or desirable to remove the layer or layers of coatings which have been applied to surface areas. Numerous techniques exist for removing paint, sealants, lacquers and other adherent materials from virtually any type of surface. Surface cleaning or stripping methods range from mechanical abrasion to the use of strong chemicals, and involve varying degrees of time, effort and expense. For any given type of coating, the character and function of the substrate material from which a coating is to be removed ususally dictates the stripping method, at least in industrial settings. Hard, durable surfaces, such as heavy steel plating, can be cleaned or stripped by relatively fast abrasive methods, such as sand blasting. More delicate surfaces may require careful chemical removal to prevent damage or destruction of the substrate.
A certain class of materials, generally called composites, present special problems which have heretofore required the use of expensive and hazardous chemical treatments to remove surface coatings. Composites are usually made of a matrix material, such as plastic or epoxy, which often contains fibers such as glass strands, graphite, kevlar or the like for reinforcement. Layers of the material are laminated together or pressed onto a honeycomb base to form structural material. Composites are strong and light and are increasingly used in aircraft and other manufactured products where weight savings are important. Because composites usually have surfaces which are softer than metals, removal of paint or other coatings from composites must be done carefully to avoid excessive abrasion or chemical damage.
The greatest costs in both time and money associated with stripping and cleaning composites are probably encountered in the maintainance of modern aircraft, which incorporate large areas of exterior surface formed of composites. Airlines and the military spend large amounts chemically stripping paint and other coatings from aircraft, in preparation for repainting. The weight savings from stripping generally justifies the enormous expenditure in man-hours to strip an aircraft using chemicals and sanding.
Recent developments have indicated the effectiveness of a new stripping technique, similar to sand blasting, which is quicker and safer than chemical stripping. The system uses a granular media consisting of numerous particles of a plastic material accelerated to high speed and directed against the surface to be cleaned. The media particles can be of various sizes, depending on the application, and can be accelerated to produce a continuous media flow using conventional sand blasting equipment. This system has been shown to be highly effective in removing paint and other coatings from harder surfaces, such as metal, and also for deburring and other finishing processes and the like. It is far safer than chemical stripping, presents no hazardous waste disposal problems, and greatly reduces the man-hours and expense of surface cleaning. Blast cleaning with plastic media has been shown to be effective on the metal parts of aircraft, but was not previously considered suitable for stripping composites. Due to the relative softness of composites, as compared to metal, plastic media blast cleaning by prior art methods tended to score, abrade or otherwise damage composite surfaces to an unacceptable degree. Until the development of a blast cleaning method which solves such problems, aircraft and other surfaces made of composites have had to be cleaned and stripped by laborious and expensive prior art techniques.
It would be advantageous to have a less hazardous and more economical method of cleaning and stripping composite surfaces. The use of blast cleaning techniques for cleaning composites would be especially desirable since it would greatly reduce the cost and time for such cleaning. Any blast cleaning method used on composites must, however, not result in damage to the composite surface.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a surface cleaning method for removing adherent material from composite surfaces formed of a reinforced matrix material. Steps in the method include the provision of a granular media substantially composed of particles of a material which has a Mohs scale hardness number lower than 3.5. The media is then accelerated using media propelling means to produce a substantially continuous media flow at a media outlet having a pressure of approximately 40 pounds per square inch or less at the media outlet. The media is directed at a target composite surface to be cleaned. Adherent material is removed from the target composite surface by the action of the media without damage to the composite surface.
In its preferred form, the method includes the use of a flexible tube and nozzle to direct the media at the target composite surface. The media flow is directed at a selected angle with respect to the composite surface to optimize the cleaning action. Steps are also set forth which minimize the possibility of damage to the underlying composite surface.
FIG. 1 is a partially schematic plan view of a system for performing the media blast surface cleaning method of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a magnified cross-sectional view illustrating the removal of adherent layers from a composite substrate in accordance with the present invention.
The present invention is specifically directed to media blast cleaning of composite surfaces made up of a reinforced matrix material, and provides a system for removing paint and other coatings from such surfaces. As discussed above, the term composites, as used herein, refers to a class of increasingly important structural materials which possess the qualities of strength and lightness. "Reinforced matrix material" describes the general configuration of composites, in which reinforcing fibers are embedded in a matrix of polyester, polyurethane, vinyl ester, epoxy resin or another suitable matrix. The reinforcing fibers can be formed of graphite, glass, Kelvar (trademark) or other equivalent fibers. The making of structural panels or shapes from composites generally includes bonding layers of the reinforced matrix sheets onto a honeycomb core, resulting in a tough, strong and lightweight material which resists impact and corrosion. If the honeycomb core is absent, the composite is fabricated as a solid laminate.
Despite their strength, composites have a relatively soft surface, compared to most metals, and are susceptible to wear and damage through abrasion. For this reason, prior art blast cleaning methods such as sand blasting cannot be used to remove adherent coatings from composites. The cleaning system of the present invention provides a method of cleaning and stripping composites which avoids damaging the relatively soft surface while permitting the use of efficient blast cleaning techniques.
A first step in the method is to provide a suitable blast cleaning media. It has been discovered that the most effective media for use on composites, which avoids surface damage when properly applied, is a plastic media with very specific properties. The media is composed of particles of a material having a Mohs scale hardness mumber of approximately 2.5 to 3.0. Particle hardness should not exceed a Mohs hardness of 3.5, as this has been found to damage composite surfaces. Plastic has been found to be the most suitable material for the media. Urea formaldehyde or another thermoset plastic can readily be formed into granular particles for this purpose. A Mohs hardness of 3.0 is substantially softer than other blast media, such as sand, which has a Molus hardness of 7. It is the relative softness of the media, in combination with the method desribed below, which prevents damage to composite surfaces. A suitable commercially available media which can be used with the present invention is Polyextra (trademark) Blast Cleaning Media, manufactured by the U.S. Plastic and Chemical Corporation.
Blast media such as Polyextra are generally classified as to particle size by U.S. standard sieve sizes. While it is not believed to be critical, media with a sieve size of 20-30 is known to be suitable for use with the present invention. It is anticipated that media having sieve sizes ranging from 12-16 to 60-80 can be used, with the selection of the size being based on the particular application.
The next step in the method is to accelerate the media to a flow which is effective for blast cleaning. Acceleration can be accomplished by a suitable media propelling means, such as a pneumatic sand blaster, or similar device. Preferably, the media propelling means will have a movable media outlet such as a nozzle, which allows the media flow to be directed over a target composite surface area to be cleaned. The media propelling means should produce an output pressure for the media flow of approximately 40 pounds per square inch (p.s.i.). That is a lower pressure than is used in most sand blasting operations. Conventional sand blasters can often be modified to output media at 40 p.s.i. by a simple adjustment, or, in some cases, by the addition of a pressure regulator to the equipment. Although the pressure of the media flow need not be exactly 40 p.s.i. to practice the present invention, it is important that pressures substantially higher than 40 p.s.i. not be used since higher pressures tend to damage composites. A suggested range for the pressure of the media flow at the output nozzle is between 35 and 45 p.s.i.
FIG. 1 illustrates a typical configuration for practicing the present invention. Pressure blast cleaning equipment is illustrated generally at 10. An example of such equipment suitable for use with the present invention is the pressure blast cleaning equipment manufactured by Clemco Industries. Such equipment includes a reservoir of media 12 to be accelerated. Pneumatic pressure blast cleaners also include an inlet line 14 from a source of pressurized air or other gas (not shown). A pressure regulator 16 may also be provided to reduce the inlet pressure supplied through line 14. The outlet from media propeller 10 includes a long flexible tube or hose 20 through which the pressurized media flows. At the end of hose 20 is a nozzle 22 which serves as a media outlet and as a means for directing the media flow 24 emerging from the nozzle. The media flow 24 will be a mixture of pressurized air or other pressurizing gas and the media particles, which will emerge in high volume and at relatively high speed. For the purposes of practicing the present invention, media flow 24 will be substantially continuous and have a pressure at nozzle 22 of approximately 40 p.s.i.
The diameter of nozzle 22 determines the diameter of media flow 24. A larger nozzle size requires a greater volume of pressurized air at inlet line 14 and produces a correspondingly larger volume of media flow at nozzle 22. Nozzle sizes of 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch have been proved effective with the present invention, although larger sizes can be used if pressure blast equipment of sufficient capacity is available. Regardless of the nozzle size, it is anticipated that the media flow will be confined by nozzle 22 to a diameter which is substantially smaller than the size of the target composite surface 28 to be cleaned. As such, the media flow will be directed over the target composite surface in the manner described below in order to remove adherent material from surface 28.
Directing media flow 24 at the target composite surface constitutes the next step in the method of the present invention. It is anticipated that in most applications of the present invention the surface to be cleaned will be stationary and the nozzle will be moved to clean the surface. For example, in cleaning composite surfaces on an aircraft fuselage or the like, a person holding the nozzle will direct the media flow over the target surface in a varying manner until the surface is cleaned.
In order to remove paint and other adherent material efficiently from composite surfaces, it is preferable that the path of the media flow against the target surface be optimized. An optimal path of media flow will be one in which the angle and direction of the media flow produces highly efficient removal of adherent material from the surface without damage to the composite surface. This is generally done by angling the media flow away from a perpendicular direction with respect to the target surface so that the leading edge of the coating being removed is exposed to the force of the media flow. FIG. 2 illustrates an optimal path of media flow with respect to a target composite surface 28. Assuming there are two adherent layers of paint 30 and 32 to be removed from surface 28, an optimal path of media flow will be approximately as shown in FIG. 2. The media flow will be directed at the leading edge 34 of layer 30 and also against leading edge 36 of layer 32. The angle 37 of the media flow with respect to perpendicular 38 is increased to increase the rate of removal of layers 30 and 32. It has been found that an increase in angle 37 results in more media particles being available to dislodge the adherent layers at the leading edge. For this reason, it is preferred that angle 37 be increased until the observed effectiveness of the removal action is maximized, and that angle then becomes the optimal path of media flow.
Another preferred step in the cleaning process is the efficient redirection of the media flow over the target composite surface until the entire surface is cleaned. It has been found that this is best accomplished by directing the media flow primarily at areas of adherent material remaining to be removed, and then redirecting the media flow to other unremoved areas whenever removal in the first area is substantially accomplished. In this way, exposure of cleaned, and therefore unprotected, composite surface to the full force of the media blast is minimized. During the entire cleaning process, an optimal path or angle of media flow is preferably maintained. Only at the start of the cleaning process or at other times when obstructions prohibit selection of an angle for the media flow will it be best to keep the media flow perpendicular to the target surface. At other times, the maintenance of an optimal path in response to the observed effectiveness of action of the media flow will produce the most efficient and effective surface cleaning action by the media flow.
The above-described process for the removal of adherent material from composite surfaces has proven to be superior to prior art surface cleaning techniques. Media blast eliminates entirely the need to use hazardous chemicals for surface cleaning. Not only is there a substantial savings of both time and labor, but the health, safety, pollution and disposal problems associated with chemical paint stripping are entirely eliminated. Other advantages of composite surface cleaning by the present invention include the ability to selectively remove outer layers of material while having underlying layers intact. This can be done by carefully directing the media flow at an area only until the desired layers are removed, leaving remaining layers intact. While such selective removal cannot be performed in some circumstances, such as where an underlying layer is too soft to remain intact, it is virtually impossible to perform selective removal with chemicals.
The composite surface cleaning system can be modified to meet the needs of particular situations. For example, the blast pressure media particle size and angle of media flow can all be modified within the limits described above in order to facilitate efficient cleaning without damage to the composite surface. Small or angled nozzles can be employed in confined areas or to reach otherwise inaccessible parts of a composite surface. Other modifications within the scope of this invention include the use of other types of media propelling means or of other means to direct the media flow.
The invention provides a less hazardous and more economical method of cleaning and stripping paint and other adherent materials from composite surfaces. The method allows for the use of efficient blast cleaning techniques without damage to relatively fragile composite surfaces.
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|Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation
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|Vapormatt Limited
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|William R. Lynn
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|E.I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company
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|International Classification
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|European Classification
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Year of fee payment: 4
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Owner name: COMPOSITE STRIPPING COMPANY, INC., WISCONSIN
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This property has been removed by the agent. It may be sold or temporarily removed from the market
3 bedroom detached house for saleST GEORGES MOUNT, WALLASEY, WIRRAL
Sold STC £190,000
Property Description
Key features
Full description
Boughey & Dalziel are delighted to offer for sale a rare opportunity to purchase this individually styled detached property which enjoys the benefit of gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and a garage. The property will make an excellent family home in the popular area of New Brighton.
The accommodation briefly comprises, double glazed porch, vestibule; entrance hall, lounge, dining room and kitchen. To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms plus a refitted family sized wet room.
Outside there is off road parking, a garage which leads to a workshop and separate wc. The front garden is low maintenance with gravel and mature shrubs and the rear secluded with shaped lawn, raised flower borders, summer house and further timber garden shed.
Located in a popular and much sought after residential area and within reach of all local amenities plus the catchment area of good local schools. This house is a home of charm and character with many original features and were an early interior inspection is required to appreciate this property's full size and excellent location.
NOTE: This property is offered for sale with no ongoing chain of transactions.
Porch - UPVC double glazed porch; hardwood part glazed front door to:-
Vestibule - 2 x UPVC double glazed windows; meter cupboard; glazed door to:-
Hall - Double radiator; built in coats cupboard; plate rack; wall light point
Lounge - 12'6 x 15'0 (3.81m x 4.57m) - Into UPVC double glazed splay bay; double radiator; feature fireplace; 2 x wall light points
Dining Room - 12'9 x 15'0 (3.89m x 4.57m) - Into UPVC double glazed splay bay; 3 x double radiators; plate rack; wall light point
Kitchen - 9'0 x 8'3 (2.74m x 2.51m) - Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit; range of matching base and wall units; working surfaces; plumbed for washing machine; part tiled walls; electric cooker point; under stairs storage with UPVC double glazed window and built in cupboard; UPVC double glazed window and door to rear garden
First Floor -
Landing - UPVC double glazed frosted window
Front Bedroom - 12'9 x 12'9 (3.89m x 3.89m) - UPVC double glazed window; single radiator
Front Bedroom - 12'9 x 12'9 (3.89m x 3.89m) - UPVC double glazed window; single radiator; further UPVC double glazed window
Back Bedroom - 7'9 x 8'0 (2.36m x 2.44m) - Single radiator; UPVC double glazed window
Family Wet Room - 8'0 x 9'6 (2.44m x 2.90m) - With Mira shower; pedestal wash basin; low level wc;; single radiator; 3/4 tiled walls; extractor fan; built in cupboards; 2 x UPVC double glazed windows
Outside - Low maintenance front garden with gravel and mature shrubs
Side driveway leading to integral garage 10'3 x 15'3 with power and light and door leading to workshop 10'0 x 7'0 with separate wc off and wall mounted combi gas central heating boiler
Rear garden secluded with shaped lawn, raised flower borders, summer house and additional timber garden shed
Please note that measurements are taken wall-to-wall excluding skirting boards, into bays, recesses or alcoves where applicable. These details are given for guidance purposes only and their accuracy requires checking prior to purchase.
Where inches are stated, they are taken to the nearest lower three inches.
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During your time in Barbados, there are a number of activities you can include on your itinerary. The Accra Beach Hotel & Spa can provide everything necessary to have fun and relax in the nearby coastal region. This property offers an impressive selection of recreational possibilities, which means you'll have lots of intriguing activities to enjoy during your stay.
Accra Beach Hotel & Spa does have a swimming pool, so even during your busiest days it provides a convenient opportunity to take a dip, or hang out in a deck chair. This property is also in a prime location on the beach, so there's definitely ways to soak in the sun when you spend your nights here. Follow up your swim with a few minutes in the lodgings's whirlpool, perfect for relieving soreness from a day of exploring.
Exercise enthusiasts can maintain their fitness during their stay in Barbados; the exercise facility on-site includes the equipment you need to keep it going.
Boasting some of the most scenic attractions in the world, the Caribbean has many attractive golf courses, and the course at Accra Beach Hotel & Spa is no exception. This hotel invites you to enjoy a few holes at their on-site course.
If you like to have a variety of golf options available to you, there are other golf courses to choose from close by. Notable courses in the area are Barbados Golf Club, Sandy Lane Green Monkey Golf Course, and Rockley Golf Course. All of which are within seven miles and the nearest of the bunch is Rockley Golf Course. Players will find 9 challenging holes at this nearby course. This 5610 yard course has been rated a par 71. For golfers who want to learn more, contact the course at (246) 435-7873.
If you plan to bring the whole family on your vacation, you should seriously consider staying at Accra Beach Hotel & Spa, as it is known for its family-friendly amenities.
If you want to bring the whole family on vacation but still spend some quiet time without the kids, Accra Beach Hotel offers babysitting services as well as other amenities just for kids.
There is a game room on-site, where both kids and their parents can blow off some steam. Plus, there's a playground where some of the hotel's littlest guests can enjoy playtime. During your stay, you may find yourself wanting to have some fun on your own, without worrying about the kids. The property can provide a babysitting service, so parents will have a chance to experience a romantic dinner, or a show.
Many people take advantage of the exciting live entertainment available on-site, proving that staying inside for the evening can be as satisfying as an expensive night out. Guests can usually catch live entertainment 3 to 4 days per week. Needless to say, the frequency can vary with the season. If you'd like to learn more details, call the front desk at (246) 435-8920.
Plus, there are a couple of bars where guests can sip leisurely on a cold drink whether they see the show or not.
Although there may not be a lot of variety in what nearby properties have to offer with regards to nightlife, the option remains for your to check out some of the nightlife choices in the area around your accommodation. These options are in the following chart:
|Property Name
|Number of Bars
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|Abbeville Hotel
|2.7 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|South Beach Resort & Vacation Club
|2.7 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Blue Horizon
|2.8 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Southern Surf Beach Apartments
|2.9 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Allamanda Beach Hotel
|2.5 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Pirate's Inn
|2.5 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Blue Orchids Beach Hotel
|3.0 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Coral Mist Beach Hotel
|3.0 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|St. Matthias, 2.3 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Worthing Court Apartment Hotel
|3.1 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Soco Hotel
|St. Matthias, 2.2 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
|Palm Garden Hotel
|3.3 mi. Southeast of Central Bridgetown
Not every property in Barbados has spa facilities, but Accra Beach Hotel & Spa is one of the pleasant properties that can provide their guests a fun (sometimes necessary) way to forget their vacation stresses and unwind. This list provides some of the available services:
Guests looking to truly relax during their Barbados vacation will not want to pass up a chance to visit Chakra Spa. Featuring internationally trained therapists, Chakra offers an array of massage and relaxation services as well as facials, manicures, pedicures, and other beauty treatments.
Besides all of the activities found on-site, visitors who want to go exploring will never run out of exciting things to do in Barbados. No matter if you would rather spend time on the beach or play a round of golf, you can encounter lots of other recreational opportunities in the immediate vicinity. Investigate these articles to read more about sightseeing, shopping, diving, fishing, riding a bicycle or scooter, snorkeling, and other activities you might enjoy.
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U2 to Perform at Ford Field this September
The Grammy-award winning group is bringing its The Joshua Tree Tour to Ford Field.
Bob Seger Adds Second Show; Will Perform at The Palace
For the last time, Bob Seger will play at The Palace.
Rick Springfield to Headline Novi's Stars & Stripes Festival this Summer
Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors will also perform this Fourth of July weekend.
Paul McCartney Adds Second Show at Little Caesars Arena
Due to overwhelming demand, a second and final Paul McCartney show at Little Caesars Arena has been added on Monday, October 2.
Bob Seger to Perform at 'Pine Knob' for First Time in 21 Years
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A New Generation of ATMs
Robin Sidel and Ian McDonald report for the Wall St. Journal about a new generation of ATM machines coming to market. Last year there were 10.5 billion ATM transactions ln the U.S. with about 80% involving cash withdrawals.
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Robin Sidel and Ian McDonald report for the Wall St. Journal about a new generation of ATM machines coming to market. Last year there were 10.5 billion ATM transactions ln the U.S. with about 80% involving cash withdrawals.
Sujit Chakravorti and Victor Lubasi write for Economic Perspectives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago about prepaid cards and how the costs and benefits to payment system participants can differ depending on which payment mechanism is used. The authors specifically explore the costs and benefits of prepaid card applications versus other payment instruments, such as cash, checks, and debit cards, for certain payment segments, including gift, payroll, and employer-initiated and government benefit programs.
Dave Scott writes for the Akron Beacon Journal asking "whatever came of the idea of going up to an automated teller machine, having it check your fingerprint and drawing out some cash?"READ MORE »
Michael L. Kasavana, NAMA endowed professor in hospitality management at Michigan State University, writes for AMonline about the evolution of vending machines to support contactless proximity payments.
Richard Waters writes for the Financial Times from San Francisco about eBay's current situation, asking whether eBay is about to become an ecommerce dinosaur or whether it is in the middle of an overhaul that will position it to "move into entirely new markets and continue to expand its 14 per cent share of global ecommerce?"READ MORE »
The Federal Reserve's report on consumer credit for the first quarter shows revolving credit flat with no growth during the quarter ending at $805.8 billion. Non-revolving credit grew at an annual rate of 2-3/4 percent during the quarter.
Calling it "one of the year's most eagerly anticipated offerings", Grace Wong reports for CNN Money that MasterCard's upcoming initial public offering could be the year's biggest -- as the company expects to raise up to $2.6 billion.
This weekend we'll be closing the Payments News readers survey on attitudes regarding mobile payments and mobile banking that we began a couple of weeks back. If you've not yet taken the opportunity to express your views, please do so now - it only takes 5-10 minutes to complete the survey and just taking the survey might bring you some new insights into how mobile may affect banking and financial services.
We'll be sharing some of the results from the survey here on Payments News beginning early next week. Stay tuned!
Jennifer Kingson reports for the New York Times on high yield, online only savings accounts such as those offered by ING Direct, HSBC Direct, Emigrant Direct, Citibank Direct and others - and asks whether the banks offering those high rates can actually make a profit from doing so.READ MORE »
NetImperative takes a look at the UK's Virgin Mobile experience and predicts "an explosion is likely in the number of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) over the next ten years."READ MORE »
Coinstar has announced signing a definitive agreement to purchase Travelex Money Transfer Ltd. for approximately $27 million in cash. TMT is the third largest money transfer network in terms of agent locations and countries in which they do business. Currently TMT operates an agent network in over 17,000 locations in 138 countries.READ MORE »
Enid Burns reports for ClickZ on a study by Market Platform Dynamics where more than half the young consumers who participated said they feel the ability to use their mobile phones as a payment device is unnecessary.READ MORE »
eBay held its annual Analyst Day today covering eBay, PayPal, and Skype. The presentations from today's event (PDF - 17.4 MB in size) are available for downloading from the eBay Investor Relations site.
Some of the more interesting PayPal-related slides include a couple of slides in Scott Thompson's portion of the presentation -- including page 164 that shows the additional data available to PayPal in making its fraud risk decisions and page 166 that shows the very positive effects in terms of reduced transaction loss rate vs. growth in PayPal transaction volumes. Thompson is Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal.
US merchant acquirers might want to take a look at page 198 showing how PayPal covers the traditional merchant value chain with a more integrated and, presumably, attractive solution.
Dana Stalder's presentation on "Beyond Internet Payments" discusses PayPal's efforts to both broaden and deepen its markets with both financial and mobile products. Not much actually new here - but a concise restatement of those efforts. Stalder's closing slide speaks to an expanded purpose for PayPal - aspiring to step beyond its traditional mantra of "creating the new global standard for online payments." Stalder is Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Operations at PayPal.
The latest Nilson Report has arrived featuring an in-depth look at the general purpose cards in Canada (subscription only). Among other feature articles, this issue also has an interesting article showing the 2005 corporate revenues of the top card corporations along with some details on the new UBS card program (issued in partnership with Barclaycard US on both Visa and American Express-branded cards).
Helen Mirza of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank has written an overview article about the new bankruptcy law (PDF) that took effect last fall.
ACI Worldwide has announced the results of a Global Electronic Payments Market Study (PDF) conducted with Global Insight, Inc. finding that the annual number of electronic payment transactions, currently at approximately 210 billion worldwide, will double by the end of the decade and is growing at a compounded annual rate equal to four times the expected growth in real gross domestic product (GDP).READ MORE »
Cards&Payments has announced the results of its 2006 Annual Bank Card Profitability Study reporting that "U.S. issuers of Visa and MasterCard credit cards in 2005 posted a collective after-tax return on assets of 1.99%, up from 1.59% in 2004. Total revenue among issuers of Visa and MasterCard consumer and commercial credit cards last year reached $109 billion, up 5% from $103.4 billion in 2004."READ MORE »
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer's John Cook reports from the Wireless Ventures conference in San Jose on a presentation by Text Pay Me's founder and CEO Philip Yuen in which he described his company's differentiation from PayPal Mobile.
Glenbrook's Allen Weinberg reports from this week's CardTech/SecureTech Conference in San Francisco: "Even with all the press contactless payments has been getting, I was still shocked by the sheer dominance contactless payment solutions had at CardTech/SecureTech. Vendors from all over the world promoting their readers, reader components, cards, inlays, RFID stickers, etc. etc. etc. Standing by just about any booth, it didn't take long to hear someone ask the vendors "but what about contactless?"READ MORE »
Card Technology reports on a talk by Cathleen Conforti, a senior vice president at MasterCard and PayPass global product manager, at this week's CardTech/SecureTech conference in San Francisco where she said that consumers using their PayPass cards are paying with them 85% to 95% more often than they previously used their cards. "It's definitely their top of wallet card," she said.
American Airlines has announced it has introduced a new service to accept credit and charge cards for onboard purchases, in addition to cash, using wireless handheld devices. American will be the first U.S. airline with a global network to offer this option onboard all aircraft. The new payment acceptance capability is being supported through an expanded relationship with American Express.READ MORE »
Digital Transactions reports on steps being taken by Visa USA to have its debit card issuing members begin reporting PIN-based debit card fraud to Visa in June.
Following yesterday's release of its first quarter earnings, MasterCard has filed with the SEC Amendment No. 5 to its S-1 Registration Statement that includes for the first time a proposed maximum offering price per share of $43.READ MORE »
DiamondCluster has published a white paper by Hamilton Sekino, Amaresh Tripathy, and David Gates titled "MVNO 3.0: How a new breed of wireless providers will bring strong brands into the MVNO space" (PDF) that discusses the rise of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) such as Virgin Mobile and Mobile ESPN and looks at how the MVNO ecosystem could evolve to support other brands - such as financial services brands - launching their own private label mobile services. Imagine getting your next specially equipped mobile banking and payments-powered Treo from your credit card issuer or your retail bank!
The Electronic Commerce Research and Applications (ECRA) Journal published by Elsevier has issued a call for papers for a special issue to be published next year on the subject of mobile payments.READ MORE »
Richard Wray reports for the Guardian about the launch of LUUP, a new mobile payments company, in the UK and plans by the five mobile operators in the UK to launch their own service later this summer called Pay4It. See also LUUP's press release on its service launch in the UK and Germany.READ MORE »
Javelin Strategy & Research has announced its 2006 Card Issuers' Identity Safety Scorecard saying it reveals a significant difference when comparing the performance of the top-rated and the bottom-rated credit card issuers in partnering with customers to protect against identity fraud.READ MORE »
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Bob Sheppard's voice is an eternal thing, and will be heard at Tuesday's All-Star game even though the Yankees' announcer died Sunday morning, at 99.
MLB has confirmed that a recording of Sheppard's voice will be used to introduce Derek Jeter each time he goes to the plate Tuesday. The Yankee shortstop said, "It's a great idea. He deserves it."
A Sheppard recording has been used to introduce Jeter at Yankee Stadium even though Sheppard retired in 2007, and the plan is to continue using it for the remainder of Jeter's career in New York.
Reid Cherner has been with USA TODAY since 1982 and written Game On! since March 2008.
He has covered everything from high schools to horse racing to the college and the pros. The only thing he likes more than his own voice is the sound of readers telling him when he's right and wrong.
Michael Hiestand has covered sports media and marketing for USA TODAY, tackling the sports biz ranging from what's behind mega-events such as the Olympics and Super Bowl to the sometimes-hidden numbers behind the sports world's bottom line.


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Samsung - 5.8 Cu. Ft. Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Convection Range - Stainless Steel
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The Big Decision
The decision to give someone an engagement ring is potentially one of the biggest decisions of a person's life. This is because an engagement ring represents the notion that one person is declaring their love to another and wants to spend the rest of their life with them. The eventual aim is to get married and as the fairytale depicts live happily ever after. This is all well and good but before they can get marred they must first get engaged.
Who is Involved?
Times have changed an awful lot in recent times. In the past, it was custom for men to propose to women, first with an engagement ring and later with a wedding ring. What is considered the norm is very debatable these days however. Since the suffragette movement in the early part of the 20th Century, women have fought for equality. In terms of getting married, more women than ever before are proposing to men.
The Right Engagement Ring
Choosing the right engagement ring is tough. Post why? No matter how much a person thinks they know their partner, they will never be able to know exactly what their other half wants in terms of an engagement ring – unless of course it has been pointed out several times! So deciding on what engagement ring to buy can be a very tough decision. One must give very careful consideration to their chosen engagement ring and hope that it reflects what their other half wants.
What can you buy?
The engagement ring market is bigger than ever before and as a result the choice follows suit. There are many types of engagement rings, with types based around the material of the ring, the shape of the ring itself, the brand and they style. The rings themselves range in price to suit the customer's requirements but since this is an act of love more than anything else, the person buying it will wan it to be the right engagement ring therefore money, to an extent, becomes no object. Retailers stock large amounts of engagement rings as they know they are very popular items and as so many people across the globe love to get married, there is always going to be a market for them.
The Right Ending
Once the right engagement ring has been carefully chosen and bought, the person buying it can give it to their loved one. Many people propose in various ways, sometimes from a special spot that means a lot to both of them such as the location of their first date, whilst others propose in romantic locations such as the Eiffel Tower of the spa baths in Iceland. Wherever the proposal however, with the right engagement ring and love obviously playing its part, eternal happiness becomes destiny.


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Somerset-based Graham Knight, lost his 25-year-old son Ben Knight in the 2006 Nimrod crash which killed 14 airmen.
Mr Knight told BBC News he had issued a freedom of information request over the aircraft's safety.
He claimed the MoD ignored warnings from manufacturers BAE Systems that fire detection equipment was needed.
Mr Knight has spent more than 13 months investigating what caused his son's plane to crash.
He claimed he has internal RAF emails detailing unsafe aircraft.
Mr Knight, from Bridgwater, said: "The more I have dug, the deeper the conspiracy gets - essentially, I think the major failures have been down to communication problems.
"I have had these leaked emails. They are from high ranking officers detailing the problems with the fuel leaks.
"It is quite obvious that an aircraft would not suddenly burst into a ball of flames.
"BAE Systems also did a safety report in 2004 saying there were areas of concern.
"If there was a fire there would be no way to extinguish it, the report said."
A fuel leak is thought to have been responsible for the Nimrod crash in Afghanistan in September last year which killed 14 servicemen - including 12 who were based at RAF Kinloss in Moray.
A Board of Inquiry into the crash is under way.
The MoD said in response: "RAF Nimrod aircraft are designed and certified to strict airworthiness and safety standards.
"If we didn't have confidence in the aircraft, we would not continue to fly them.
"Nimrod has a good safety record and remains a potent and respected aircraft.
"The Board of Inquiry to establish the cause of the accident last September is continuing and it would be unhelpful to speculate on the outcome until the board's findings are published."
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