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Hidden Figures
This movie was absolutely incredible and empowering! I realize it came out a while ago, but there was no way I wasn't going to talk about it. I had heard a lot about it, but never got the chance to see it until recently. And oh my gosh, everyone needs to see it. The whole theme of you can accomplish whatever you want to if you work really hard and stay focused totally inspired me. Everything about this film was exceptional: the acting, the costumes (just amazing), the plot, the casting, the characters, everything. I highly recommend this movie. If you were on the fence about seeing it, this is your sign to watch it. Hope you enjoyed :)
Spider-Man: Homecoming
This movie was awesome! There's just honestly no other way to put it. I've been keeping up with the Marvel movies, and been highly anticipating this one. If you liked the original Spiderman movies, or The Amazing Spiderman, you're going to love this one. It's a fresh take on the story, and the movie does a nice job of incorporating it into the Avengers franchise. Spider-Man: Homecoming was overall a funny and entertaining time. I would highly recommend it!
This show has gotten so much hype and attention recently. Before I watched it, I thought the craze was solely based on Cole Sprouse (he plays one of the main characters). But now that I'm a few episodes in, I'm really enjoying it. It's a bit cheesy at times, but honestly what show nowadays isn't. I'm pretty invested in the character's storylines and what happens to them, and overall it's a pretty compelling show. To me, it's like a combination of: Pretty Little Liars, with the whole high school element, and How To Get Away With Murder, with all the flashbacks to the night the kid died (not a spoiler it literally happens one minute into the show). Basically, it's about this kid Jason Blossom who died, and all the characters who went to his high school. You have his twin sister, a new girl from NYC, a goody two-shoes, the quiet, mysterious kid, the boy next door who plays football and writes music, and a band. This show really hooks you, because you want to find out the truth about what happened on July 4th. It's actually based on a comic book series, and overall I would give this show a chance if you're even slightly interested in it.
Everything, Everything
Hey! Remember a while back ago how I did a book review of Everything Everything? And I loved the book? Well, I just saw the movie, and I have mixed feelings about it. The book was so incredibly captivating. It hooked me in and I never wanted to put it down. The movie did an accurate job of portraying the book plot wise, but something was missing. It may have been the score (soundtrack), it may have been the camera angles, but something was off. Visually, it was a very beautiful movie. All the colors popped off the screen and especially the scenes in Hawaii and New York were amazing. And the set department really did their job, because the more Maddy fell in love with Olly, the more color she wore and the more skin she showed. I got all the symbolism in that. And also with the score none (or not many, I can't remember) of the songs had lyrics until the climax of the movie in Hawaii. I get that too. But I guess my expectations were too high or something, because I left the theater slightly disappointed. I still believe if you read the book this movie is worth seeing, but maybe wait until it comes out on OnDemand or Netflix or something. I still really liked it, and I'm not here to bash it whatsoever. But in my opinion, in this case, the book was better than the movie.
The Real O'Neals
The Real O'Neals is the type of show where you get so invested in the characters' lives that you forget you're not a member of the family. It's uplifting, light-hearted, and well written. The Real O'Neals never fails to make me laugh, and I've rewatched every episode of Season 1 more times than I'd like to admit. It was actually exactly the show I was searching for. Everything I watch is so intense, and I really needed something less dramatic. The show follows the O'Neals, an Irish Catholic family living in Chicago. There is more to each of them than it appears, and as the show goes on you find out more and more about the characters. The show mainly revolves around Kenny, the middle child, and his coming of age/coming out experiences. I love this show, and I think you will too. Hope you enjoyed :)
The Secret Life of Pets
This movie completely exceeded my expectations times, like, a hundred. It was funnier, more surprising, and heartfelt than I thought it would be. The jokes in this movie would make literally anyone laugh, as I noticed the entire theater was in fits of laughter the whole movie. I think I even cry laughed at one point. The people who created this really did a remarkable job of blending a unique movie idea with super unexpected plot twists. If you were on the fence about this movie because it might be too kiddish or boring, it's definitely worth your time and money. I highly recommend this film, and I hope you enjoyed :)
Finding Dory
Hey guys! So the hype for Finding Dory has been building up for nearly 2 years now, and I know basically everyone is dying to see it. All that anticipation made me have really high expectations for the movie, and they were certainly met! It was everything you would expect, however with some funny twists I didn't see coming (i.e. Gerald). It was super cute, and I would definitely recommend you see it if you love Disney and if you love Finding Dory. Make sure to stay to the end though through the credits, because there's a cute little bonus scene that kind of alludes to a third movie. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed, and have a great summer! :)
Alice Through The Looking Glass was a really enjoyable movie. The costumes were amazing, as well as the acting, plot, and everything else. The thing I liked the most about it was that it tied up a bunch of loose ends that I was confused or curious about in the first movie. It definitely felt like a sequel, but not in a way that made me dislike it. It was the best kind of sequel where it keeps the same style, uncovers information, continues the plot, and meet new characters. I recommend seeing it if you really enjoyed the first one!
The Fifth Wave
Hey guys! So a couple weeks back I mentioned I intended to post a movie review of The Fifth Wave, so here it is! It's funny, because for about 3 weeks straight every time I made plans to go see this, it snowed. Seriously, every time. But I did eventually go and it was worth the wait. Being a huge fan of the book, I was expecting a lot from this movie. In my head I pictured the characters to be a certain way, and for the most part they were pretty spot on. They mainly focused on Cassie's journey, and only touched on Ben and his group, especially Ringer, but it was hinted at that they'll touch on it more in the (hopefully) next movie. Overall, I was really happy I saw it, and I hope you enjoyed :) bye!
This show is something I've heard talk about for a while now, but never gave a second thought to. But boy was I missing out. This show really hooks you in and makes you attached to the characters. It has a pretty witty type funny script, and all the singers and performers on it are amazing. Basically, the show is about a high school Glee Club (group organized to sing songs and compete against other glee clubs) and all the members in it. There's Rachel, who loves the spotlight and has the best female voice and is the most enthusiastic about singing; Finn, the jock who turns out to be an amazing singer; Will Scheuster the director who loves his job; Sue Silvestor, the mean spirited cheerleading coach who's always out to take Glee Club down; Emma Pillsbury the sweet guidance counselor with a germ problem; Kurt, my personal favorite, the fashionable gay guy in the club who is so funny and always has perfect timing with sarcastic comments; and countless others who make the show amazing, funny, entertaining, and captivating. I hope you go give it a chance!
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I live in Berlin, Nh with my mom but visit my dads every other weekend. When I come to my dads I get to work in one of the best places ever. I love it here and I feel like I belong. The positive atmosphere is so nice and I always look forward to when I get to work! I am interested in the beauty industry because it's so inspiring. Plus there are so many routes to take and go. I haven't decided for sure what path I will take but I plan on doing an apprenticeship with Teri! When I do hair it's so relaxing and fun. So eventually getting my license and getting paid to do what I love sounds amazing! I am so thankful to Teri for this opportunity!


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15 Of The Most Luxurious Swimming Pools On Earth
15 Of The Most Luxurious Swimming Pools On Earth
I didn't like that one in Dallas, Texas that much. Gives me the creepies.
I really need to remodel our grandparent's pool. I have some nice interior designers in mind so maybe we will. And then we can finally swim in that big thing! tee hee
Nice ..... I guess I won't be swimming in any of them ..... Sigh
I might ask my rich Uncle in the poor house for the money to go!
lol, don't worry. You have been begotten an even greater "swimming pool" by the grace of God
And also, I love your avatar
Thanks. You're right ! It's from a bigger picture.
What you sow, so shall you reap. I am gonna have one that makes all those look cheap!!!
Aw, how cute. That's a cool dog!
My dog says he prays at night too...I just don't know when, ha ha.
Well , You are right , I am too when I get to heaven.
Although the are really cool and neat to look at I can have just as much (if not more) in my back yard.
sorry we are closing this thread,there is nothing in this thread about christianity.
They forgot to add this one... Spluch: World's Largest Swimming Pool
Just imagine the water bills.
Thank you all for showing what we WON'T be swimming in.
I'd be happy if I had a bathtub that was a little bigger.
Playing in your kid's pool...... He he ..... I can just picture you there, spashing around .... He he


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I love salsa. However, the stuff you can buy in stores is much too watery for Navajo Tacos. So I made my own. I tried to follow a friend's directions for making it from memory...all I remember was him saying "throw in a little of this and a pinch of that". As a native Californian, he's more authentic in the Mex arena than I am (ye olde Yankee). I went with my memory anyway. It turned out pretty good. Even my friend who grew up on a cattle ranch in Hill Country and ate Mexican food made by Mexicans her whole life thought my salsa was fairly decent. So there...even a Yank can make a half-decent salsa. I'm feeling like less and less of an imposter as the years go on!
6 ripe Roma tomatoes, or 1 dry pint grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium minced shallot
1 small jalepeno pepper, seeded and minced (or more to taste)
juice of 1/2 lime, plus more to taste
salt to taste
a couple of shakes of Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce to taste
Wash, halve and gut the tomatoes (I like using yellow tomatoes). Chop them and put them into a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, shallot, jalepeno, lime juice, salt and Tabasco. Toss and taste. Adjust the lime, salt and jalepeno to suit your tastes. Make a couple of hours ahead of time, tossing at regular intervals. Serve the same day you make it.


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Addis Abeba at a glance
Addis Abeba is a home of remarkable tourist attractions that have various cultural, historical, architectural, aesthetic, economic, spiritual, political and symbolic values.Addis Abeba is centered at the heart of the country. It was founded by Emperor Menelik in 1886. Addis is graced as Africa's diplomatic capital with the presence of the head quarter for the African Unity, a seat for numerous embassies and is the port of entry for most travelers.
What to see in Addis Abeba?
Addis Abeba has so many things to offer for its visitors which encompasses Natural, cultural and historical sites. Here below are the places to see in Addis Abeba; Entoto Mountain (3300m), Entoto Museum, The National palace, Entoto St. marry Church, St. Raguel church, St. George Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, different land marks and monuments (Sebastopol/ Tewodros Square, Pushkin Square, The Statue of the Lion of Judah, Statue of His Holiness Abune Petros, The Equestrian Statue of Emperor Menelik II, Victory Statue (Meyazia 27), Martyrs' Monument (Yekatit 12), different museums (The Ethiopian Postal Museum, Entoto St. Mary's Museum, Natural History Museum,Museum of the Institute of Ethiopian Studies (IES), Ba'eta St. Mary Museum, Addis Abeba Museum, St. George Cathedral Museum,National Museum... and so forth
Addis Abeba City Tour (Half Day)
Addis Abeba City Tour (Half Day)
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Doing some work on my wife's laptop. Says it's going to restart for an update because it's outside of active hours. Click to change active hours from 8AM to midnight. I'm active during those times, right? Says I can only be active between 1 to 12 hours per day.
I just laughed and laughed...
It seems like an insufficiently detailed system. They should allow definition of ranges of Essential hours, and Maintenance hours, and leave some space in between for urgent actions. If you need your PC Essential for 12+ hours per day, they can charge you for a commercial license instead of home version :) :( .
I love the shutdown and install updates option. You would think you could select it and it would install everything so next time you turned it on you would be ready to go.
Nope. It shuts your machine down and then installs almost everything when you turn it back on. How is that different than just the normal shutdown option?
The restart and install everything option at least works, though if you walk away you are leaving your machine on. Even with the electric company paying me $10 for all of last year I still don't like doing that.
Any opinions on CleanMyPC, a utility for clearing up unnecessary disk space and it's also a registry cleaner. I love their CleanMyMac version, which is pretty and did help me free up space. I am just not sure how good CleanMyPC is considering there are other tools available for the right job (what is a good one, though?)
Yes, I have opinions.
Registry cleaners are one of the most destructive utilities that naive computer enthusiasts have ever thrust upon unwitting victims. They inevitably end up completely wiping out vital systems or services that may not give you problems today, but will rear their ugly heads months or years down the road when something just randomly stops working and you have no idea why. You'll then blame Windows for being broken, most likely.
Or maybe it'll happen when some future Windows update comes out, whether a security update or a major upgrade like the anniversary update. That seemingly innocent registry cleaner you ran months ago might have changed or deleted something that Microsoft never expected to be changed or deleted. So the update or upgrade will fail to install, leaving you confused and annoyed that updates keep failing, and then you'll complain that Windows Update is shit and never works right.
If you want to clean up disk space, then use built-in utilities like Disk Cleanup. Use WinDirStat to find files or programs you have have forgotten about or to see what's taking up space. Use supported utilities condoned by Microsoft to configure things or remove unwanted things. But for the love of god never run "registry cleaners".
wow, thanks man! I have no idea registry cleaner could have potential effect for future Windows Update. This truly gives me a different perspective to those tools. It does feed into a sense of achievement, having the ability to clean up junks in the system, but if it's going to give problems further down the road, I am definitely not going to touch the registry now. Life is too short to have to troubleshoot Windows issue in the future!
CCleaner does a great job at disk cleaning also, and is more thorough than Microsoft's disk cleanup as it also scrubs application data.
I agree, never ever use registry cleaners.
As a first time PC clone owner back in the mists of time, this was my first major mistake. Can't be repeated often enough.
All this registry discussion has me wondering if the best option, if you think your system needs a major clean-up, wouldn't be to just re-install. Prior to Windows 10, I'd have said that a re-install of the OS was unquestionably the best choice. I used to do it every year or so, just on general principles. But now, I've got no physical media for Windows 10, and I used the free upgrade from Windows 7 to get to my current install. If I had to re-install for some reason, I'm not entirely sure how I'd go about it.
Any thoughts on what the options are for a clean re-install in this situation? I don't need it right now, but you never know when something might happen.
You're good to go: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/reinstalling-windows-10-after-upgrade/578d0b7f-57e4-4893-b9d1-6cfac0d6290a
Good to know, thanks. Looks like all I have to worry about is if the install somehow doesn't recognize that "same device" restriction. Just have to remember not to change any hardware, I guess.
So after the big "Anniversary Update" my computer began to randomly reboot. That seems to have resolved itself over the last week but now I have an awesome new problem.
I use the Fender FUSE software to control my guitar amp and it has never given me a problem before, but the aforementioned update appears to have either deleted or corrupted .NET 3.5 (which FUSE needs to function). Awesome, I'll just reinstall it. Except I fucking can't. Both the online installer, and even the full sized redistributable just hang and refuse to download or install anything. The funny part is, when I go to install .NET 3.5 I get an error message stating that I need .NET 3.5 in order to do that.
Try installing it through the Windows features instead of a standalone installer. It's built into the actual OS instead of installed separately, but you should be able to toggle it on and off to force a reinstall.
That did it. When I run the installer it actually automatically tries to install via Windows Features, but fails every time. So I went and checked Windows Features by itself and .NET 3.5 was disabled for some inexplicable reason.
How does one whitelist a W10 UWP game in say, a security program, because the (for example, forza_x64_release_final.exe) executable in c:\program files\windowsapps\etc. appears to be encrypted or not a valid EXE?
in the same vein, how does one create a desktop shortcut to a UWP game?
I'd say the simplest solution is to NOT buy any UWP Applications to prevent it/that_shite getting a foothold.Doesn't help you if you already got one of course.
The icons keep going to the default icon so I had to use Photoshop to make some icons for Fora Horizon 3, Forza Apex and Gears of Wars Ultimate Edition.
I remember doing that with Windows 95. We've come far.
Whether it works or not, I think you could try switching tools. Microsoft's file-search tools take ages to find anything. Search Everything is completely instant. (Except on network drives, then it takes as long as Microsoft does).
(Though it looks like in the latest version the search via the windows menu is now fast. On Windows 8.1 it used to take ages and often just show me internet search queries, which was nothing but useless.)
Still, It'll show you the same things for "Windows versio" as it does for "Windows version", which Microsoft's start menu search completely fails to do.
As for the Anniversary Update: I have still yet to be blessed by it, which is a bit annoying, as I've been wanting to use the Unix tools since I first heard about them. (But I couldn't subscribe to the early adopter stuff as we're not allowed to have MS accounts here and tie them to Windows)
edit: Woo, other people have also mentioned Everything. Great tool. I'll take a look at Listary, though it looks a lot like Launchy that I used to use a decade ago.
Excellent. I'll give this a try. Windows 10 rebooting is a nightmare. It completely kills my VMs and things. (I've tried VBoxHeadlessTray, but it didn't save them on shutdown like it claimed it did. Also, Windows search will not find VboxHeadlessTray unless I type it in exactly, which is a pain, as I couldn't remember it's name. I found it in everything by typing 'tray box' THANKS Cortana)


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How ironic this was the photo challenge
We just said goodbye (Saturday) to my 24 year old son. He packed up his car and is driving across country to California to live, not knowing anyone there, not knowing what to excpect when he arrives. He is following his dream of wanting to make movies
He has a few screenplays he's written under his belt, a car full of his clothes etc and a shared apartment he's renting with people he hasn't even met yet waiting for him when he gets there, Talk about a gutsy move!
He's going to be transient for a week or more, moving from city to city, stopping off a few places along the way in scorching summer temperatures
I couldn't even be sad he was leaving, because I am so happy he's doing what he's always wanted to do
He'll be seeing different towns, interacting with and meeting lots of new people
The last memory of him leaving was me giving him a hug, and because he is so tall, my head was on his chest, I could hear his heart was beating fast, it's the last thing I will remember
Tonight I went to the kitchen to make myself a salad, there was no light under his door, it was completely dark, but instead of being sad, it made me smile, he's really doing this!


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Q: My daughter graduated from college, and she gave $500 to the Red Cross after the hurricane. She probably won't itemize deductions this year. Is there any way she can deduct this donation? B.K., Red Bank, N.J.
A: Not yet. Under the current tax rules, only taxpayers who itemize can claim deductions for charitable donations. Before 1986, nonitemizers could write off their charity donations, and some lawmakers have floated proposals recently to bring back those good old days. But nothing's happened yet. One possibility: Congress and the IRS granted other special tax benefits after Hurricane Katrina (see page 1) and have done so with other natural disasters, so keep an eye out for new IRS pronouncements in this area.
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Man dies in tragic work accident
A man has died in following an accident at a milling company in Co Cork.
The Health and Safety Authority has confirmed that it is investigating the fatality.
It occurred just after midday at the Henry Good grain depot in the harbour town of Kinsale.
A truck driver, who was believed to be 42 years of age, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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2015 Year in Review
John Clark, Mayor (term expires 2017)
Mike McIntire, Vice Mayor
Michele Mitchell, Alderman
Tommy Olterman, Alderman
Colette George, Alderman
Tom Parham, Alderman
Darrell Duncan, Alderman
Dennis Phillips, Mayor
Tom Segelhorst, Alderman
· Private Act Amending the City Charter allowing vacancy to be filled by Board of Mayor & Aldermen instead of special election.
· March 18 special called meeting – Project SNACK (Pure Foods)
o $22 Million Investment, 273 Jobs (within 48 months)
o US headquarters for a healthy snack alternatives (gluten-free, low sugar, low salt)
o 15-year capitalized lease through KEDB (backed by City) on Gateway Spec Building (83,000 sf)
o Purchase price is $6.4 million
o A grant of just over $1.2 million from TNECD has been approved (and will be paid directly to KEDB)
o Company to purchase and pay property portion ($449,000) at closing
o Two year delay before company begins making payments (TNECD grant at the land money will be used to make payments prior to that)
· Summit Initiatives
· Power Franchise
· School Facilities
- Employee Dependent Scholarship Program Recipients - Lesley Christian
- Healthy Kingsport - Heather Cook
- Police Officer Recognition
- Presentation to Citizen — Chief Quillin.
- Russ Hickman — Parks and Recreation Award
- Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council Check Presentation for Veteran's Memorial –Ernie Rumsby
- Buy Local Proclamation
- Recognition of Dobyns-Bennett ACT Achievement
- Recognition of John Mahoney, Bays Mountain Park visionary
- Move to Kingsport Testimonial – Sharon Lambert
- Kingsport Police Dept. Citizens Academy Graduation
- TN Parks and Recreation Four Star Individual Service Award – Zellie Earnest
- Gene Still – Remembering the Legacy of a Kingsport Man
- United Way Employee Campaign Recognition – Chad Austin
- Kingsport Police Department Employee Recognition
1. Road Presentation
2. Carousel Update
3. NETWORKS Update
4. Downtown Dog Park Update
5. Parks and Recreation Update
6. Transit Update
7. Potholes
8. Roads Presentation
9. PEAK Presentation
10. Land Bank Legislation
11. Centennial Update
12. Brickyard Park Update
13. Discussion of Process for Filling Alderman Vacancy
14. Mayor's Comments on First 100 Days
15. Discussion of Alderman Vacancy
16. MTAS New Board Member Training
17. Fire Ladder Truck
18. Update on Healthy Kingsport
20. Update on Summit Planning
21. Update on Water & Sewer Infrastructure
22. Kingsport Mets & Hunter Wright Stadium Improvements
23. MeadowView Update
24. Charter Communications
25. Aquatic Center
27. Move To Kingsport
28. Planning for Summit
29. ONEKingsport Summit Focus Area Reports
· Downtown Revitalization
· Stewards: John & Beverley Perdue
· BMA: Alderman Michele Mitchell
· Staff: Justin Steinmann
· Destination City Investments
· Stewards: Frank Lett & Jud Teague
· BMA: Mayor John Clark
· Staff: Chris McCartt & Ryan McReynolds
· $1,100,000 returned to General Fund balance ("rainy day" fund)
· $200,000 returned to Regional Sales Tax fund balance
· East Stone Commons TIF paid off
· Passed bond resolution & refunding not to exceed $15,650,000
· $10,650,000 bond Issuance for annual CIP
· $ 4,865,000 refunded principal of existing bonds (savings of $165,770)
· $3,778,500 = New debt (General Fund), $7,000,000 = Paid off (General Fund)
· $1,730,000 = New debt (Water Fund), $2,400,000 = Paid off (Water Fund)
· $4,900,000 = New debt (Sewer Fund), $5,000,000 = Paid off (Sewer Fund)
· Established a Fund Balance policy of 15%-20% of General Fund expenditures
· Moody's removed negative outlook
· Budget Year End (June 30, 2015)
· $410,000 - Sales Tax over budget projections
· $584,338 - Hall Income Tax over budget projections
· $300,000 – Budget revenue over expenditures
· Employee Healthcare
· Key budget messages (Spring 2015 for the FY16 Budget Year):
· No new positions, no reinstatement of previous cuts unless department heads have been able to eliminate/consolidate/reallocate
· Pre-planned increase to fund balance ($50,000 to comply with bond agency review)
· Pre-planned cash increase to paving ($50,000, no debt for paving this year)
· Modifications to health insurance for long term stability
· Merit pay increases (avg 2%), no COLA
· $3.234 million constrained CIP (debt service payment must fit into overall general fund budget)
· $1,500,000 for landfill cell (required)
· $350,000 school facility needs (HVAC, roofs, carpet, etc.)
· $350,000 city facility needs (HVAC, roofs, carpet, etc.)
· $298,000 library renovations ("small starts" in lieu of new $12 million library)
· $250,000 engineering building relocation (required to complete project, which is in mid-process)
· $170,000 Greenbelt (required for Governor's grant match)
· $160,000 Fire equipment (required to complete ladder truck, which is on order)
· $89,000 technology needs for city departments
· $67,000 street lights (required by annexation plan of service)
Public Works
· Funding for Sullivan St Phase 2 and utility relocation
· Temporary transfer to purchase salt due to extreme snowfall conditions
· Bid to Thomas Construction for Sullivan Street Phase 2 Improvements
· $1.19 Million Bid for 2015 Contracted Paving
· Bid to Vic Davis Construction, Inc. for Riverbend Road "B"
· $1,730,000 for master plan water upgrades
· $4,900,000 for sewer extensions to Colonial Heights annexation area
· $1,500,000 Landfill cell construction
· $1,076,018 Bid for the Landfill Clay Liner Project
· $544,000 for Enterprise Place road improvements
· $250,000 for Engineering Building Renovations
· Accept TDOT Proposal for Fort Henry Dr at Moreland/Hemlock Intersection
· $91,845 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Storage Building
· $29,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge Project
· Accept Federal Transportation Planning Funds on Behalf of Kingsport MPO
· Traffic Signal on Airport Parkway at Hospitality Place / Flagship Drive
· $67,000 for street lights in annexed areas
· Purchase of One (1) Caterpillar D8N Equipment Rebuild
· Easements and Rights-of-Way for Double Springs Tank Water Line
· Award Bid for Cab/Chassis with Street Sweeper
· Provides funding for Streets/Sanitation software purchase
· Waterline at Walmart Neighborhood Grocery, 700 Lynn Garden Dr
· TDOT agreement for portable camera equipment for data collection
· Annual contract with TDOT for MTPO Transportation Planning Funds
· Transfer $66,120 to Church Circle Waterline Improvements Project
· $35,700 to Streets/Sanitation for Cartegraph asset management system
· Stormwater Annual Compliance Report
· $167,608 to develop Kingsport Area Long Range Transportation Plan
· Amend $360,000 Agreement with TDOT for signal at Memorial/Island
· Easements and Rights-of-Way for Rock Springs/Sullivan Gardens Sewer
· Storm Sewer Easement and ROW for Compton Terrace/Sullivan Street
· $4,263 Rebate Grant for Solid Waste Recycling from TDEC
· $75,000 for power franchise consultant
· $80,000 for Corrosion Control at Old Mill & Hemlock Lift Stations
· Amend Contract between City and TDEC for Landfill Responsibility
· $7,300 for 0.13 ac on Cypress Street for Storm Water Utilities
· Condemn two properties for Colonial Heights Sewer Project Phase 2
· $40,000 for AEP to replace Downtown street lights on Center St
· $375,440 Award of Bid for the Purchase of Road Salt
· Easements and ROW for Phase 3 of the Colonial Heights Sewer Project Vicinity of Quail Creek
· $563,000 Budget Ordinance for Citywide Sanitary Sewer Project
o Arbor Terrace (Willowbrook)
o Diana Road (Sullivan Gardens)
o Ravine Road (at Holston Valley Hospital)
o Ridgecrest Avenue (Lynn Garden)
o Emory Church Road (Fall Creek)
o Rock Springs Road
· $2.6mm Bid to Thomas Construction for Systemwide Water Upgrades
o Fort Robinson north of West Stone
o Wilcox Drive (Midtown)
o Preston Woods (Orebank West)
o Orebank (Orebank East)
· Amend Contract for the Reedy Creek Trunk Sewer Improvements Ryan McReynolds
o Continue of wastewater system master plan
o Amendment to previous engineering contract not to exceed $366,100
o Total engineering costs of $562,100
o Lovedale to Lomax to WWTP
o Replacing a trunkline that is as old as the city itself
· Reject All Bids for SR-126 Wilcox Drive Sidewalk Phase 5 Improvements (TDOT unable to concur that bid complies with federal regulations)
· $90,848 Bid for the Purchase of Four (4) Compact Cargo Vans to Empire Ford, Inc. for Water & Sewer
· $13,000 - Agreement Amendment with Cartegraph for Traffic
· Easements and Rights-of-Way for Ridgecrest Avenue Sewer Project
· Award bid for compact track excavator to Premier Equipment
· Donation of Property at Reedy Creek Terrace as Wetlands
· CSX Sanitary/Storm Sewer Crossing at Former General Shale
· $10,000 for Cartegraph system for Transportation Division
· Approval of Easements and Rights-of-Way for Emory Church Sewer Project
· Maintenance agreement with TDOT for safety improvements to Bloomingdale Pike
· Accept TDOT proposal for safety improvement to Fort Henry/Moreland/Hemlock
· Award bid for construction of WTP raw water intake to J Cumby Construction
· Agreement with CSX regarding Reedy Creek Trunk Sewer Crossing
· Easements/ROW for Green Springs Cir to Trinity Ln and Stagecoach Rd to Summit View Ct (Preston Park)
· Easements/ROW for Ava Drive Sewer Pump Station access road project near Warriors Path State Park
· Budget Ordinance for Wilcox Sidewalk Phase 5
· Contract with TDOT for Maintenance, Mowing & Litter on JBD
· Safe Routes to School (Andrew Jackson Elementary)
· Property Acquisition for Reedy Creek Trunk Line Improvements Project
· Offers for Easements and ROW for Colonial Heights Sewer Project – Phase I
· Offer for Easement and Right-of-Way for Preston Park Drainage
· Amend TDOT Contract for the Tennessee Roadscapes Project
· $1,203 from Traffic Equipment to close-out Pet Dairy project
· Change Order to Roadscapes Interchange Beautification Project
· Purchase of One (1) Skid Steer Loader to Bobcat of the Mountain Empire Hightower
· Bid for Purchase of One (1) Backhoe to ASC Construction Equipment, Inc.
· Two (2) Cab/Chassis with Rear Loader Refuse Trucks
· Purchase Two (2) Automated Recycling Trucks
· Bid for Installation of Emergency Generator and Bypass Pumps at Lift Stations
· Bid for Purchase of Water & Sewer Maintenance Items
· Bid for Purchase of One (1) Rubber Tire Wheel Loader
Public Safety
· $1,005,672 to purchase Fire ladder truck
· $100,000 equipment for ladder truck
· $51,706 to Fire Station 3 renovations to accommodate ladder truck
· $36,163 from Fire Training Facility/Equipment
· $40,000 to Fire Training Ground (completes project) from Emergency Siren project
· Bid for the Construction of the Fire Training Simulator to Armstrong
· $50,000 for Police seized vehicle storage lot
· $26,500 land acquisition supplement for Police seized vehicle storage lot
· $60,000 generator for Fire Station #5
· $60,000 purchase unmarked vice vehicles, tasers, and Law Enforcement Memorial at Market/Clay Street
· $20,000 TDOT grant for overtime to support traffic safety enforcement
· $21,953 grant for police equipment/technology
· $5,907 grant for bulletproof vests
· Agreement for Paramedic/EMT Clinical Ride-Alongs
· Agreement for KFD to maintain self-contained breathing apparatus
· $100,000 Fire Department Cardiac Monitors ($25,000 each)
· $18,500 for Fire Department master facilities study
· $47,184 to purchase fire turnout gear (25 complete sets)
· Seven (7) Police Pursuit Package Sedans
· Three (3) Police Street Package Sedans
· $20,000 for Fire Station exhaust systems
· $5,000 to purchase AEDs for city departments
· Agreement with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for medical services for Inmates
· $21,953 grant from Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program
· Four Burn Cell Buildings Donated from Donan Solutions
· $47,000 to purchase 3D laser scanning system for crime scene documentation
· Bulletproof Vest Partnership Reimbursement Grant
· Agreement with the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force
· Law Enforcement Agency Traffic Services Safety Grant from TDOT
· $30,000 to SBK Animal Shelter to match Sullivan County
Community Services
· Construction of the Rotherwood Greenbelt Project
· Donation of Property at the Riverbend Development for a public park
· $56,905 for new pedestrian bridge to the Greenbelt near Reedy Creek Bicycles in exchange for donated land
· $25,000 from Legion Pool Demolition to Preston Forest Park to match $15,000 from homeowners contributions
· Donation of Roundhouse, Gift Shop and Carousel from Engage Kingsport
· Lynn View Community Center In-Kind Donation from Curves Inc.
· $298,000 for Library Improvements
· $170,000 for Greenbelt Improvements (TDOT Match)
· $67,500 for Greenbelt resurfacing
· Approve purchase offer for 0.2 acres on Greenbelt near Keller Street
· Accept $165,000 bid to replace 35 year old Bays Mountain Barge
· MOU between Bays Mountain & ETSU for research and teaching
· Accept gift of property at Borden Park
· Easement with AEP for underground facilities at Legion Dr/Auditorium Dr (former Legion Pool site)
· $90,000 to finish 2nd floor of the Farmers Market for the Carousel
· $4,250 grant for Arts Economic Prosperity Study for Kingsport to facilitate study in Sullivan/Hawkins Counties
· Appropriate $3,500 grant for Library Services Technology
· $45,550 to complete Library Replacement Windows project
· Waiver of Public Library Maintenance of Effort Requirement due to early retirements / salary slippage
· Application to TDOT for Greenbelt extension in Rotherwood area
· Accept $575 donation from Friends of Library for fundraising software
· Accept $13,100 donation from Friends of Library for landscaping
· Agreement with TNT Sportsplex for use by Kingsport Parks & Rec
· $9,000 Arts Grant for programming Carousel & Farmers Market
· $52,500 for Domtar Park Maintenance Building
· $10,000 to Greenbelt East Extension (environmental)
· $2,394 donations for Lynn View Block Party
· Agreement with FC Dallas Tri Soccer Organization
· Library Technology Grant for Laptops & Learning Stations
· $17,999 to repair picnic shelters at Cloud Park
· HiSet Sublease Agreement at Regional Center for Applied Technology
· Agreement for Higher Education Programs/Courses
· ProPay Merchant Services Application for the Kingsport Public Library
· Agreement with Coca-Cola for Pouring Rights at Parks
· Annual Renewal of the Service Agreement with Tennessee State Library
· Agreement with Verizon to Provide Quality Cellular Service During Fun Fest
· Agreements with LG Optimist & LV Pee Wee Football
· Lease Amendment with Congressman Phil Roe @ KCHE
· $6,332 addition to Integrated Library Software project from contributions of $3,166 from Sullivan County and $3,166 from Washington Co.
· Lease Agreement for Farmers Market for April 1-December 15, 2015
· $ 14,000 increase to Senior Center for gas bill due to equipment malfunction
· Approve the Area Agency on Aging and Disability Grant for FY15-16
· Brickyard Park (see Administration)
· Centennial Park (see Development Services)
Human Resources / Risk Management
· Approved Christmas Eve as an official holiday for city employees
· $345,000 additional funding for employee health Insurance to match employee increase
· Renew workers compensation excess insur. coverage w/ Safety National
· Renew medical flexible spending Debit Cards for Enrolled Employees
· Renew the property insurance coverage through Travelers
· Renew health insurance excess insurance coverage through HCC Life
· Renew Agreement with Humana as Administrator for health insurance
· Renewal with Aetna for Stop Loss Insurance for Kingsport City Schools
· Up to $5,000 Grant from TML Risk Management Pool for driver safety
· Renew Agreement with United Healthcare for Medicare Advantage for 97 retirees
Development Services
· $348,601 to establish Centennial Park project
· Annexation by request (Bays Mountain Park Road)
· Change zoning on Enterprise Place off John B. Dennis to support 144 apartments
· Owner-requested annexation off Kings Grant Dr/Rock Springs Rd to support 10-12 mixed single family & condos
· $196,015 for Centennial Park design services
· Amend zoning for Bloomingdale Terrace Apartments
· Amend zoning of the 376 Bob Jobe Rd Property off I-26, Exit 13
· Amend agreement for Centennial Park to Include Water Feature
· Amend code enforcement sections to transition from Police to Civilian
· Rezoning of Jefferson Gardens (near Indian Springs Shopping Center)
· $119,045 year end Downtown TIF transfer
· $25,000 for city's pro-rata share of Statewide digital mapping project (GIS)
· $16,000 to mowing (code enforcement)
· $10,000 increase to code enforcement/removal of dilapidated structures
· $40,000 for demolition of dilapidated structures (code enforcement)
· $101,700 increase for KEDB C&F Automotive funding for July 2014-to-March 2015
· $ 50,000 increase for Downtown Christmas Lights
· Materials Agreement with Danny Karst, Edinburgh Phase VII
· Materials Agreement with Christ Fellowship Church
· Amend zoning in Downtown Kingsport to Require Traditional Character
· Amend zoning Code to Require Signature with Seal on Preliminary ZDP
· Annex/ Amend zoning of the Ridgecrest Annexation
· Transfer property at 123 Cherokee to KEDB
· Amend Lease Agreement with Alex Stratton on Stonebrook Place
· Approving a Plan to Create an Adventure Tourism District
· Agreement with DKA to Include Maintenance of Christmas Decorations
· Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Villas at Riverbend Apartments
· Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Overlook at Indian Trail Apartments
· Community Development Partner Agreements for FY 2016
o $26,945 KHRA Learning Centers
o $11,825 CASA for Kids
o $ 2,500 HOPE
o $32,000 South Central
o $25,030 GKAD
o $45,300 Family Promise (formerly Interfaith Hospitality)
o $45,300 Salvation Army
Administration & Internal Services
· Brickyard Park Ball Fields
· City Hall/Midland Center Renovation
· Amendment to the FY 2015-211 Fee Resolution for Aquatic Center
· $350,000 for facilities Improvements & HVAC Replacement
· $89,000 for technology improvements & infrastructure
· $105,000 for facilities improvements & maintenance
· $105,000 for technology improvements & infrastructure
· $73,226 to HVAC Project
· $21,499 to Facilities Maintenance project
· $76,500 from Fleet Fund to convert 19 vehicles to propane fuel
· Renewing Award of Bid for Purchase of Rental Uniform Services
· $75,000 to Veterans Memorial Phase II (coupled with $78,000 to finish the project by Veterans Day)
· $25,000 to the Veterans Memorial project
· Lease Agreement with KCVB for Hunter Wright Stadium
· Amend the permanent easement agreement with Kingsport Hotel LLC
· Execute and file contracts authorizing new Mayor to sign for Transit
· Software License and Services Addendum for KATS Equipment
· Authorize new Mayor to Execute and File Applications/docs for FTA
· $1,376,100 KATS Annual Operating Agreement with TDOT
o Federal = $688,050
o State = $344,025
o City = $344,025
· 2 buses & 2 vans for KATS @ $450,000 ($38,250 local funds)
· $17,396 Change Order to the Contract with Denark for Brickyard Park
· Agreement with Greater Kingsport YMCA & Eastman Credit Union
· Agreement with Charter to Provide Internet Services to the City
· Award bid for asphalt for use by all departments to W-L, Pavewell & Summers-Taylor
· Award bid for crushed stone for use by all departments to Vulcan & Aggregates USA
· Renew bid for purchase of gas and diesel for all departments to James River Solutions
· Agreement with Supply Works for purchase of various janitorial items
· Ratifying a Private Act Amending Various Sections of the City Charter
· Fleet to Provide Repair and Maintenance for SBK
· $1,390,718 - Laptops for all high school students in Kingsport City Schools
· $350,000 capital for school facilities maintenance/improvements
· $130,000 for 2 teaching positions
· $325,000 for retiree health insurance premiums
· $745,000 capital outlay
· $6,321 Tennessee Arts Commission student ticket subsidies
· $481,667 returned to fund balance (due to laptops being purchased, not leased)
· $1,000,000 from fund balance to employee health insurance
· $500,000 for retirees health insurance
· $825,000 for active employees health insurance
· $101,250 Bid for Beaded Yogurt for Kingsport City Schools Nutrition Services
· $102,900 Purchase of a 72 Passenger School Bus
· $115,287 Purchase of a 41 Passenger School Bus
· Purchase two 41 Passenger School Buses
· Purchase of Three (3) 72 Passenger School Buses
· $120,400 Agreement with Frontier Health for Counseling Services for KCS
· $537,186 - Partial Roof Replacement at John Sevier Middle School
· Consider Purchasing Equipment for 1-Hour Lunch at Dobyns-Bennett
· Authorization Purchase Textbooks Replacements for Kingsport City Schools
· Debt service appropriation reduction of $150,000
· Debt service appropriation reduction of $75,000
· $24,417 internal transfer at D-B for acoustical panels, an additional classroom, and replacing student desks
· $5,700 internal transfer at RNR for student and teacher computers
· $210,000 student nutrition services
· $127,000 internal transfer for school lunch equipment
· $26,852 internal transfer Schools Federal Projects Fund Budget
· $49,792 internal transfer for homeless, school safety, after school programs
· Issuance of $1,500,000 Capital Outlay Notes for purchase of 2,300 student devices
· Rental house agreement for Kingsport City Schools Chinese teacher
· Property Acquisition on Overlook Road for KCS
· Award bid for produce for Kingsport City Schools Nutrition Services
· Amend contract term/price with Tyson for commodity chicken pricing
· Amend the FY 2015 General Purpose School Fund Budget by $399,862
· Purchase Laptops for Sixth Grade Students in the Kingsport City Schools
· Add KCS Sites to the Current City Agreement with EnerNOC
Non-Agenda BMA FYI updates:
· City-County School Facilities
· NETWORKS Report (budget, financials, projects)
· Above & Beyond – HMG Pediatrics
· Above & Beyond – Pristine Springs Water
· Gene Still passed away
· Catastrophic technology failure
· Open Doors (Kermit Addington)
· Center Street Road Diet update
· Above & Beyond – Carter's Valley Road potholes
· Above & Beyond – Rodney Dye
· Domtar Centennial
· KPD to walk beat downtown
· Above & Beyond – Riverwoods Place 4 am tree fell
· Pay & Classification Study
· Wellness, Workers Comp, Budget Report
· Veterans Day Holiday
· Project Status Report
· KEDB active projects
· Reedy Creek Trail Feasibility Study
· Employee Wellness Center Usage Report
· Sanitary Survey Results - Water
· FY15 4th Quarter Report
· Legislative Policy Draft
· Kingsport Deals Quarterly Report
· Kandy Childress hired for Healthy Kingsport
· Weekly Building Update
· Bond sale (2.63% rate better than 2.79% projected)
· Workers Comp 2 recordable claims (Schools)
· Wellness Clinic at 100%+ usage
· Sales Tax YTD 7.3% above last year's actual
· Expansion Solutions Magazine
· Kudos from a Newcomer
· KFD heading to South Carolina
· CareHere Helps (Michelle Gillenwater)
· Carousel Funding
· Employee Holiday Gift - $100 cash
· City Finances
· Grove Drive Traffic Calming (Colonial Heights)
· Rodney Deel SWANA Certification
· S&P Call
· List of Private Streets
· Top Cities for First Time Home Buyers
· KPD officer not guilty
· KPD wrongful death lawsuit
· Legal/Risk moved into Midland Center
· First Baptist $5mm building permit
· Main Street rebuild
· Paving set to begin
· Water Infrastructure
· Charter Internet 10Gig
· AEP Fact Sheet
· Centennial Park rendering
· Summit - Change in Date
· History of Public Relations Budget
· City-County School Facilities Summary
· 1297 Fall Creek Rd
· Applebees remodel on the way
· Kingsport chosen for 2017 AAU Gymnastics Championships
· Paving
· Main Street (MPO) $1.7 million
· Moody's Rating Review
· Marketing & PR Director
· Schools & KPD
· Carousel stats
· Colonial Heights / Coralwood Street Lights
· General Shale Demolition
· Centennial Seal, Logo and Website
· State Certified Budget
· Schools Convocation – "Be Loyal Buy Local"
· Retail Sales Tax Collections up 34% since 2000
· Kingsport Income Question
· East Stone Commons TIF paid off
· Eastman Inspire projects
BMA FYI - recently a question was asked about the status of funding/implementing Eastman Inspire projects. You will recall they gave us a list of requests associated with new revenue generated by Project Inspire. We made a conscious decision not to "advance" money. In other words, we don't plan to spend the revenue until we actually receive the revenue. In the past, sometimes we have borrowed early, deferred payments for a few years, and then found that the revenue stream fell short of projections. This created structural budgetary issues. Of course, these are only planning documents and can be changed if new revenue is identified. These documents assume additional revenue from Power & Gas franchise fees. If these revenues do not materialize, we will need to adjust downward.
Two of the frequently asked questions:
$1,150,000 in FY15 (received in 2014)
$3,900,000 in FY18 (to be received in 2017) - intended for D-B EXCEL
$1,259,500 in FY16-20 (spread over 5 years) – for typical maintenance, not Project Inspire
$6,309,000 TOTAL (this does not include County funding from City-County School Facilities Plan, nor KCS requests related to the same plan)
$3,000,000 in FY21 (received in 2020)
$5,000,000 in FY22 (received in 2021)
$1,148,000 in FY16-20 (spread over 5 years in the "small starts" program)
· Sidewalk Board Kathleen Beine
· Historic Zoning Commission Jim Henderson
· Board of Adjustments & Appeals Hiram Rash
· Housing & Redevelopment Authority Linda Calvert
· Economic Development Board Larry Estepp
· Visitor Enhancement Program CeeGee McCord
· Visitor Enhancement Program Bryan Hall
· Visitor Enhancement Program Chris Patel
· Higher Education Commission Tim Atteberry
· Regional Planning Commission Sam Booher
· Regional Planning Commission Dave Stauffer
· Regional Planning Commission Phil Rickman
· Historic Zoning Commission Beverley Perdue
· Library Commission Carla Karst
· Beverage Board Lonnie Salyer
· Bays Mountain Park Commission Robin Kerkhoff
· Bays Mountain Park Commission Russ Brogden
· Public Art Committee Bruce Shine
· Public Art Committee Brad Hoover
· Public Art Committee Roy Harmon
· Public Art Committee Beverley Perdue
· Public Art Committee Jeffrey Stoner
· Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Alan Meade
· Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Reba Barber
· Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Susan Krein
· Tree Advisory Board Brandon Lemmons
· Tree Advisory Board Christine Barger
· Tree Advisory Board Cole Lusk
· Tree Advisory Board James Babb
· Tree Advisory Board Steve Bingham
· Senior Center Advisory Council Carmen Moix
· Senior Center Advisory Council Jean Chang
· Senior Center Advisory Council Lester Pridemore
· Senior Center Advisory Council Carol Woodard
· Senior Center Advisory Council Sherri Mosley
· Senior Center Advisory Council Bruce Shine
· Senior Center Advisory Council Norma Livesay
· Cattails Golf Management Advisory Committee Ken Maness
· Cattails Golf Management Advisory Committee Lynn Mosley
· Cattails Golf Management Advisory Committee Wes Argabrite
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Lorrie Cooper
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Miles Burdine
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Ken Maness
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Olan Jones
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Mike O'Neill
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Lynn Shipley
· MeadowView Convention Center Advisory Committee Wayne Culbertson
· Aquatic Center Advisory Board Detra Cleven
· Emergency Communications District / E-911 Board Rev. Kenneth Calvert
· Emergency Communications District / E-911 Board Hunter Wright
· Emergency Communications District / E-911 Board Conner Caldwell


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对于只有数面之缘的一个人,你会牵挂甚至爱上吗? 如果发生了一场莫名其妙的爱恋,你会茫然无措吗?
I have been thinking about Tomas for many years. But only in the light of these reflections did I see him clearly. I saw him standing at the window of his flat[公寓] and looking across the courtyard at the opposite walls, not knowing what to do.
He had first met Teresa about three weeks earlier in a small Czech town. They had spent scarcely[几乎不,简直没有] an hour together. She had accompanied him to the station and waited with him until he boarded the train. Ten days later she paid him a visit. They made love the day she arrived.
That night she came down with a fever and stayed a whole week in his flat with the flu. He had come to feel an inexplicable[无法说明的] love for this all but complete stranger. She seemed a child to him, a child someone had put in a bulrush[芦苇] basket docked[靠码头] with pitch and sent downstream[下游] for Tomas to fetch[取] under the riverbank of his bad.
He knelt down next to her. Her feverous breath quickened and she gave out a weak moan[呻吟,呜咽]. He pressed his face to hers and whispered calming words into her sleep. And all at once he fancied[空想,虚构] she had been with him for many years and was dying. He had a sudden clear feeling that he would not survive her death. He would lie down beside her and want to die with her. He pressed his face into the pillow beside her head and kept it there for a long time.
1. 只有在回想的折光中,我才能看清托马斯。
2. 目光越过庭院,落在对面的墙山。越过这个词
3. 她来看他。
4. 他把脸贴着她的脸
5. 他不能忍受她的死去。


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Tom Ford Men's Mason Sunglasses - Green/Brown
Clean and classic lines will never go out of style. This simple but sophisticated pair is all set to become your go-to, with a slightly translucent frame and metal embellishing for extra designer appeal.
- Tom Ford sunglasses
- For women
- Style: Mason
- Model no.: TFS445
- Frame colour: Green
- Lens colour: Brown
- Lens type: Gradient
- Category lens rating: 3
- Comes with protective case & lens cloth - ready for gifting!
- Frame size (approx. mm): 58 - 17 - 140 (Eye - Bridge - Temple)
- Country of origin: Italy
- Protected by our 12 MONTH WARRANTY
A Bit About The Brand / More Info
Impeccable craftsmanship, quality materials and fresh off the runway trends are the definitive characteristics of the iconic Tom Ford eyewear collection. Step out in undeniable designer style with a pair that will keep your look fresh no matter what the season.


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Humax MG-TU1
Set Top Boxes - Receiver - Digital - without USB Interface
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Review of "Humax MG-TU1"
"Good STB for first time users"
This review is done by a professional tester who loves testing different applications on Freeview STBs in his free time.I have developed certain test cases for testing the STBs and evaluating the results vis a vis different STBs availaible in the market. The following are the test results
1. Initialization: This is the first phase of testing done and is called as Initialization. The results are from basic test like booting the STB and allowing it to Load the programme/Applications and the initial tests around it. The results are given below1.1 Loading Check ---Time taken for loading the welcome screen Less then 20sec (normal standard is 20 Seconds)
1.2 Arrow keys Press the arrow keys while loading: up, down, left, right. It runs pretty well
1.3 MENU Key----Press MENU----- Exits app; displays resident software Main Menu. Which is pretty good
1.4 GUIDE Key----Press GUIDE ----Exits app; displays well
1.5 EPG.Power key---Press Power---Turn off STB: Passes well
1.6 Remote button '0'-'9'---Press '0'-'9' ----No effect: Passes well
1.7Color key---Press the color key No effect----Passes well
1.8 INFO key---Press INFO ---Channel Information shows up good
Picture is clear and channel change is almost instant.Interactive services load very quick compared to the nokia mediamaster on digital box .EPG is fantastic no need to buy a cretain saturday paper for telly mag again.Have only had slight picture break up but not serious.Only gripe is that i lost top up for 2 days after change over (all back to normal now) i also like the fact that it comes with a 2 year warranty as standard is very small and so simple to use even kids can change channel without having to ask what to do.2. Screen testing: Screen testing is the last and final testing where the screen is tested using the Remote control. This gives us a and performance of a STB with respect to its Remote Keys, Arrow keys, EPG loading speed, Interactive application speed, Red Keys, pop ups functions etc.
2.1 Banner ---Check for Banners at the Top and iFrame at bottom----It pasees well.
2.2 Default focus---Focus on first menu item--- Passes well
2.3 Loading---Average load time other than the first time. Loads is less then 2 seconds.
2.4 SELECT key----Press SELECT ---Corresponding screen is loaded.
2.5 Arrow keys----Press the up, down arrow keys----Moves the selection on the menu items.
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markd_uk published 02/01/2007A better review than the Samsung, I think, although still a bit too technical for the average Joe Schmoe to understand. The review would be better if it details the pros and cons of the box's features; you mention the EPG being fantastic, for example, but readers might not know what the EPG actually is or what information it gives them... All the best, Markd.
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Product Information : Humax MG-TU1
Manufacturer's product descriptionSet Top Boxes - Receiver - Digital - without USB Interface
Product Details
Manufacturer: Humax
Signal Source: Terrestrial Receiver
Reception Standard: Digital
Category: Receiver
Number of Tuners: 1
Viaccess: No
Mediaguard / SECA: No
Free-to-Air: Yes, No
HDTV Norm: No
Number of Card Reader Slots: 1
Conax: No
Irdeto: No
Crypto Works: No
Betacrypt: No
Skycrypt: No
Embedded Descrambling: No
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
Ethernet: No
HDTV: not HD Ready
Terrestrial: FTA Embedded
DVB-C: No
Number of Common Interface (CI) Slots:
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
Energy Saving Trust Feature: No
HDMI: No
Nagravision: No
MHP (Multimedia Home Platform): No
Twin Tuner: No
Analogue Satellite Receiver: No
DVB-S: not Satellite Receiver
Built-In Modem: No
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television): No
USB Interface: without USB Interface
Show View: No
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Castro Valley Union 76
Review for Castro Valley Union 76
Chris J. on 05/17/2012
Chris said his experience was great. The mechanic who worked on his vehicle was professional and he really knew what he was doing. He has already recommended the business to others.
Category: Service
Service Date: 05/10/2012
Review Created: 05/17/2012
This review was collected via phone interview by Customer Research Inc.


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8-Day East Coast Tour From NYC: DC, Niagara Falls, Thousands Island & Lancaster
New York City
Summary of The Day: Today is reserved for arrivals and no tours are scheduled, but you may take part in optional tours.
Optional Tours
For those who arrive at JFK or LGA meeting point before 3:00pm can be sent to Flushing in Queens and provided free left-luggage so that you can go to Sky View Center much easily. Flushing is a safe and booming Asian commercial and retail area with many shopping and dining options. You will experience the distinctive Asian-American culture in a short time.
For those of you who prefer EWR, upon arrival you can take our shuttle to the hotel for some rest. If you arrive at EWR before 12:00pm, you can be transferred to Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall for free, one of the major outlets in metropolitan New York area, for a shopping excursion.
Customers whose plane touches down in New York before 4:30pm are invited to join us for a three-hour tour of New York City after the sun goes down. Please speak to your tour guide when you meet them about joining this tour (subject to availability, own expense).
- Hotel:
- Sheraton/Hilton/Doubletree/Radisson/Hotel Somerset/Lafayette Yard Hotel/Wyndham Garden/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Hilton Garden/Holiday Inn or similar
Visiting Attractions
New York
Summary of The Day: Our well organized tour will take you to the most famous landmark of NYC, the Empire State Building, where you can see the full view of this amazing city (admission to skydeck not included). Then you can enjoy a cruise on the Hudson River to see the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge (own expense).
Afterwards we'll visit the veteran aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Intrepid, which was invested with 120 million dollars to become a famous air and space museum (admission not included). Then we'll walk along Wall Street - the world's financial center - and see Trinity Church, New York Stock Exchange and the symbolic Charging Bull. Then we'll visit the Metropolitan Museum (admission not included) - the biggest art gallery in world - Times Square, Madame Tussaud Wax Museum (admission not included) .
We'll pass by Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, United Nation Headquarters, One World Trade Center Site, and the Freedom Tower.
- Hotel:
- Sheraton/Hilton/Doubletree /Radisson/Hotel Somerset/Lafayette Yard Hotel/Wyndham Garden/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Hilton Garden/Holiday Inn or similar
New York - Philadelphia - Lancaster - Maryland
Summary of The Day: We will set off in the morning for Princeton University, a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey.
We will visit Philadelphia where known as the birthplace of American democracy. At the Independence National Historical Park, tour guide will arrange a free time for guests to walk around. Inside the Independence Hall, you will have a special moment of standing exactly where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed. You also won't miss the Liberty Bell which is recognized for its famous crack. Go beyond the iconic crack to learn how this State House bell was transformed into an extraordinary symbol. You will also see the Statue of Washington, Congress Hall, and many other great attractions.
Later, we'll head to Lancaster to visit an Amish Village. Despite the development of the contemporary technologies in the 21st century, the Amish still live a rural way of life.
In the evening we'll arrive in Maryland.
- Tips:
- According to the traffic, weather and time of the day, guests may have chance to visit One Liberty Observation Deck(admission not included), which is the only observation deck in Philadelphia. Guests will stand on the shoulder of Philadelphia's 'giant', Benjamin Franklin, to see the historic city through a splendid 360-degree view.
- Hotel:
- Sheraton/Hilton/Radisson/Wyndham/Shippen Place Hotel/BW Premier Harrisburg/Four Points/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/ Metro Points/Tremont Plaza/BW Premier Harrisburg/Holiday Inn or similar
Washington, D.C.
Summary of The Day: We will head to Washington, D.C. and go to the National Mall, also known as the Capitol Hill. The National Mall sees millions of visitors and protestors every year, but it has also played as host to many history-making events. Next, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial. This grand monument overlooks the Reflecting Pool, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. Inside, the 19-foot marble statue of the 16th president is flanked by inscriptions of his Second Inaugural Address and the famous Gettysburg Address. Additionally, we will stop at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The two monuments honor members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the wars.
Then we'll visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. We will take a glance at the human aviation and space heritage as well as have a vision of space travel in the future through thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. Later we can take photos with backdrops of the White House and the U.S. Capitol due to the visit limitation for the public.
You may also take a Potomac River Cruise (own expense). Along the way, you will also see and pass by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, WWII Memorial and more.
- Hotel:
- Sheraton/Hilton/Radisson/Wyndham/Shippen Place Hotel/ BW Premier Harrisburg/Four Points/Crowne Plaza/Courtyard/Metro Points/Tremont Plaza/BW Premier Harrisburg/Holiday Inn or similar
Visiting Attractions
Washington, D.C. - Corning - Niagara Falls
Summary of The Day: From D.C., we'll travel through New York to the Corning Museum of Glass, which maintains the most comprehensive collection of historic and art glass in the world: 35,000 glass pieces representing 35 centuries of glass craftsmanship (admission not included). In addition, enjoy the hot glass show performed by some most experienced technicians.
Afterwards we'll arrive at Niagara Falls and be amazed by the deafening roar of both the American and the Horseshoe Falls. Here, you can stroll through the State Park with the mist from both falls splashing around you. Depending on the season you may join the Maid of the Mist (summer) or Niagara Jetboat Adventure (winter) to get up close to the falls (own expense). Also, don't miss the stunning IMAX film, "Niagara: Legends of Adventure," a dramatic 45-minute film on the history and culture of Niagara Falls. You have the option of exploring the falls on your own or joining an optional in-depth tour of Old Fort Niagara and Whirlpool State Park (own expense). In the evening you may enjoy the Native American Spirit of the Mists show (own expense).
- Tips:
- The completeness of night view on certain summer evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations on driving hours.
- Hotel:
- Adam's Mark/Radisson/RIT/Rochester Plaza/Park Plaza/Holiday Inn/Clarion Hotel or similar
Visiting Attractions
Thousand Islands (US SIDE) - Syracuse (Summer) | Upstate New York - Boston (Winter)
Summary of The Day: Summer: May-September
In the morning, we will enjoy the beauty of Thousand Islands by a cruise boat (own expense). As the name indicated, the Thousand Islands constitute an archipelago of 1,864 islands that straddles the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. Besides those different and floating islands, it is valuable to know their historical traces.
We'll spend the night in Syracuse.
Winter: October-April
We will cross the upstate New York and leave for Boston when you enjoy the magnificent view of the Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. The first stop will be the Harvard University at Cambridge, MA. Here, we will be invited to visit its oldest campus district and take pictures with the Statue of Three Lies - Harvard Statue. Also, we'll have a chance to walk around the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and take pictures with its main building.
Later, we'll sightsee Boston. We will pass by the old Trinity Cathedral, the Hancock Building, the Boston Park, Prudential Center, and Boston Public Library along the way while overlooking the gold dome of the State House.
You may also join a Boston harbor cruise (own expense). We'll also enjoy free time in Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder.
- Hotel:
- Sheraton/ DoubleTree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or similar
Syracuse - Boston (Summer) | Boston - Rhode Island (Winter)
Summary of The Day: Summer: May-September
We will cross the upstate New York and leave for Boston when you enjoy the magnificent view of the Erie Canal and mountains on our comfortable tour bus. The first stop will be the Harvard University at Cambridge, MA. Here, we will be invited to visit its oldest campus district and take pictures with the Statue of Three Lies - Harvard Statue. Also, we'll have a chance to walk around the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and take pictures with its main building.
Later, we'll sightsee Boston. We will pass by the old Trinity Cathedral, the Hancock Building, the Boston Park, Prudential Center, and Boston Public Library along the way while overlooking the gold dome of the State House.
You may also join a Boston harbor cruise (own expense). We'll also enjoy free time in Quincy Market. The Market was also surrounded by dozens of restaurants for dining option with a variety of authentic cuisines, and absolutely, you cannot miss the famous New England clam chowder.
Winter: October-April
In the morning, we'll board a cruise ship to explore Boston Harbor (own expense). Later, we will go to the New England Aquarium (admission not included). The New England Aquarium is distinguished by a four-story Giant Ocean Tank which features an underwater communications system and large windows to the ceiling, making visitors feel like being placed under the Caribbean sea with fabulous views of coral reef as well as hundreds of reef animals, including sea turtles, stingrays, eels and fish. In the meanwhile, you will also learn of treating and rehabilitating sea turtles here.
The next stop is Quincy Market, where you'll have free time to explore and shop.
In the afternoon, we travel to the Breakers (admission not included) in Newport, Rhode Island. The 4-story waterfront building is not just one of the most famous, but is the largest and grandest of the several historical Newport properties. Many local tales will help present the splendid days of Vanderbilt's family in the past.
- Hotel:
- Sheraton/ DoubleTree/Radisson/Courtyard/Four Points/Wyndham/Holiday Inn or similar
Visiting Attractions
Boston - Yale University - New York
Summary of The Day: For the travelers who will end the tour in Boston, they will not be able to visit Yale University and can be transferred to airport for free. Please book the flight departing from Boston after 9:00am.
Today, we'll visit the campus of Yale University located in New Haven in the morning! It is the third oldest college with Gothic buildings and student dormitory. You will enjoy a brief stop at the famous Sterling Memorial Library, which was designed by James Gamble Rogers as the centerpiece of Yale's Gothic Revival campus. (In case tour areas closed due to school's schedule, campus tour will only take place in the public open area.)
We will return to New York airport by the afternoon.
- Tips:
- Customers who need an extra night hotel accommodation should please contact us for a quotation.
Add-on Hotel & Airport Drop-off Service after Tours, please choose when you book tour.
Price: $180.00/Room
1. One Night Deluxe Hotel: Crowne (Ramada) Plaza EWR / Sheraton Edison / Doubletree Somerset or equivalent(The maximum limit per room is 4 people).
2. Free Sale! One Flat Price, Guaranteed Availability!
3. Professional Tour Guide will accompany through the check-in process.
4. 24 Hour Airport drop-off service for the next day. You can choose one of the following drop-off location: 3 Major New York airports(JFK/LGA/EWR), Flushing, Manhattan Chinatown, Manhattan 42nd St Port Authority, or 33rd St Penn Station. You can choose any flight within 24 hours, but please note that the check-out time for hotel is 11:00 am.
Visiting Attractions
*Pickup Point:
Domestic flights: Baggage claim (Passengers who arrive at Terminal 7, JFK please wait at the Passenger Exit Area)
International flights: Exit Area (Arrivals Hall)
We offer only one free airport pick-up per order. For additional pick-up services, please contact us for a quote.
EWR, JFK, and LGA Airport pick-up is available between 8:30 am and 11:00 pm. Your driver will wait till 12:00 am at the very latest.
You may choose one free airport pick-up service prior to the departure day from either JFK or LGA(8:30am - 11:00pm) and we will transfer you to Chinatown (87 Bowery, NY 10002) or Flushing area (136-51 37th Avenue, 1st Floor, Unit C3, Flushing, NY 11354).
If you book this tour with pre-extension hotel beginning with code "33-" on our site located in FLU/JFK/LGA/NJ areas, we can offer one free airport pick-up per order in JFK, LGA or EWR Airport, and we will transfer you to the hotel you booked. (JFK and LGA: 8:30am - 11:00pm, EWR: 9:00am - 11:00pm).
【Non-Airport Pick-Up】
Please make a comment in the online booking system if you'd like to be picked up from Flushing (136-51 37th Avenue, 1st Floor, Unit C3, Flushing, NY 11354 before 5:00pm) or Chinatown (87 Bowery, NY 10002 before 6:00pm).
【Airport Drop-Off】
* For the travelers who will end the tour in Boston, they will not be able to visit Yale University and can be transferred to airport for free. Please book the flight departing from Boston after 9:00am.
* For the travelers who will end the tour in New York, please book flight after 7:00pm.
【Non-Airport Drop-Off】
*We offer two complimentary stops on the way to the NYC airport:
- Chinatown: 87 Bowery St. New York NY
- Flushing: Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel (135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354)
(According to current transportation schedules, the drop-off time will be between 6:00pm - 7:00pm.)
Standard Price/Person By Occupancy
1 Night Post-Tour Accommodation & 24 hours Airport Drop-off Service
Buy 2 Get 3rd & 4th Discounted
*The third/fourth guest joins the tour at a discounted rate (except applicable admission fees, mandatory tips, optional activities, and own expense items) on shared room basis.
*For buy 2 get 3rd & 4th discounted promotion, please choose the actual passenger numbers so that we can reserve the bus seat for each passenger.
*** Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy applies to discounted-fare passenger based on triple or quadruple price.
*No-shows will be assessed a penalty fee $405.00 per passenger, that is to be paid in cash by the other participating travelers of the reservation.
*Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
*Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
*Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
*Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room.
*Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.
- Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off.
- 7-Night Hotel Accommodations
- Round-trip transportation in air-conditioned tour coach
- Professional tour escort
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and New York airport.
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
- Service Fee for tour guide (min. $8.00/day per person, this fee also need to be paid for the first day)
- Admission or Optional tours (prices may vary due to different seasons and is subject to the final price on the box office. All optional tours that include a service fee must be paid for in cash before joining the tour.):
Some attractions will be closed during Holidays or events(eg. Christmas, Thanksgiving), the arrangement is subject to your tour guide.
- New York Night Tour: $25.00/Adult; $15.00/Child(3-12); $25.00/Senior(65+)(Seats are limited. First come first serve.
Dinner will not be included, but customers are able to get food at their own expense while at Times Square. )
- Madame Tussauds New York: $25.00/Adult; $23.00/Child(3-12); $25.00/Senior(65+)(The opening time of Thanksgiving Day: 10:00am-10:00pm; The opening time of Christmas Day: 9:00am-10:00pm; The opening time of new year: 10:00am-8:00pm)
- Empire State Building Observatory Deck : $34.00/Adult; $27.00/Child(5-12); Free/Child(4-); $31.00/Senior(65+)(Opening time in Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year: 8:00am-2:00am)
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum : $33.00/Adult; $24.00/Child(5-12); $31.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Memorial Day). The opening time of new year: 10:00am-5:00pm.)
- Liberty Cruise : $29.00/Adult; $17.00/Child(3-12); $24.00/Senior(65+)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art: $25.00/Adult; Free/Child(11-); $17.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Memorial Day). )
- One Liberty Observation Deck: $14.00/Adult; $9.00/Child(3-11); $13.00/Senior(65+)
- Amish Village Guided Tour: $20.00/Adult; $13.00/Child(0-12); $20.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Day). )
- Princeton University : $10.00/Adult; $8.00/Child(3-12); $10.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Memorial Day). )
- International Spy Museum: $22.00/Adult; $15.00/Child(7-11); $16.00/Senior(65+)
- Washington, D.C. Cruise: $26.00/Adult; $18.00/Child (3-12); $23.00/Senior (65+)(It will be closed from January to mid-March. During that time, we will visit the International Spy Museum isntead. It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Memorial Day). )
- Madame Tussauds Washington, D.C.: $23.00/Adult; $17.00/Child(3-12); $23.00/Senior(65+)(The opening time of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year: 10:00am-6:00pm)
- Maid of the Mist : $18.25/Adult; $10.65/Child(6-12); $18.25/Senior(65+)(The optional tour is available from April/May - October depending on the weather. Available dates in 2017: 4/1/2017 - 11/5/2017. )
- Niagara Jet Boat Adventures: $66.00/Adult; $56.00/Child(4-12,minimum of 40 inches tall); $56.00/Senior(55+)(Minimum age is 4 years old for security reasons. Only available from Nov. to Early April depending on weather conditions. The opening time of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year: 8:00am-3:30pm)
- Native American Dance Show(2017 only): $20.95/Adult; $13.00/Child(4-10); $20.95/Senior(65+)(The show schedule varies daily and is subject to final confirmation of the tour. It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving and Christmas). (2017 only))
- Niagara Adventure Theater Movie: $12.00/Adult; $8.00/Child(3-12); $12.00/Senior(65+) (It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year).)
- Corning Museum of Glass: $19.50/Adult; Free/Child(17-); $16.60/Senior(55+) (It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas(12/24 & 12/25) and New Year).)
- Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour(Whirlpool State Park and Old Fort Niagara): $25.00/Adult; $15.00/Child(3-12); $22.00/Senior(65+) (It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year). )
- Boston Lobster Dinner: $32.00/Adult; $32.00/Child(3-12); $32.00/Senior(65+)
- Thousand Islands Cruise(US Side): $27.00/Adult; $15.00/Child(3-12); $27.00/Senior(65+)(This cruise is only available from April/May to October depending on weather conditions. Available dates in 2017: from 4/1/2017,the ending dates are TBA. It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year).)
- Boston Harbor Cruise: $22.00/Adult; $17.00/Child(3-11); $20.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and Memorial Day). )
- Breakers Mansion: $24.00/Adult; $8.00/Child (6-17); $24.00/Senior(65+)(It will be closed on major US holidays (such as Thanksgiving and Christmas). )
- New England Aquarium: $27.00/Adult; $19.00/Child(3-11); $25.00/Senior(60+)
- Yale In-Depth Tour: $11.00/Adult; $7.00/Child(3-12); $11.00/Senior(65+)
- The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during our busy season. Please reconfirm your order prior to the departure date.
- If the attractions are closed due to holidays, the tour more likely will stop at the entrances for a photo opportunity.
- Due to the popularity of tours during our busy season, the overnight hotels may be fully booked. We will choose the hotels which offer similar standards of service as an alternative.
- Flight information must be provided in order for the airport transfer services to be arranged. At our discretion, if flight information is not provided or provided last minute, your reservation will be noted as a self-transfer and no airport transfer services will be arranged. If you decide to self transfer to the tour's first night's hotel, please inform us at your earliest convenience. If you opt out of a transfer service, you may reinstate the airport transfer service if notification to reinstate the service is given well in advance of the tour's departure. Urgent requests to reinstate airport transfer services will not be guaranteed. If a flight is delayed, Tours4Fun/ local provider will attempt to arrange a later airport transfer service, however; this later service is not guaranteed. If an airport transfer service is not available and cannot be provided, all guests are responsible for self transferring to the tour's first night's hotel.
- Tour guides and drivers rely upon the service fees charged on the tour to supplement their income. The wages of tour guides and drivers are determined factoring in that they will receive service fees to augment their earnings. Please pay at least the recommended service fee because the tour guides and drivers work hard to accommodate many people on the tour.
- Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
- Please Note:
1. Guests are not allowed to use a CITY PASS and admission ticket purchased by themselves to join the sightseeing attractions included in this tour.
2. Guests who do use a CITY PASS or admission ticket purchased by themselves, will not be offered the transportation service for that day, and will possible need to pay a penalty fee. Please consult your tour guide for details.
- Language: This tour is escorted by a professional bilingual tour guide and/or driver guide (English/Chinese). Tours and/or languages may be combined to operate this tour depending on the number of passengers who have booked a particular departure.
- Bus Arrangement: Passengers on the same reservation will be arranged on the same bus unless stated otherwise. If you wish to be on the same bus as another party /an existing reservation, please note your request with the reservation number in the comment section on the checkout page or notify us at least 24 hours prior to tour departure.
- Tours4Fun cooperates with top local area tour operators and ensures the best quality of services to all travelers. We provide tour coaches that all are insured with a liability insurance coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 to make sure that your trips are safer and more enjoyable.
- This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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Is there a similar itinerary as 82-19926, but for 9 days? Would like the visit to the Smithsonian and aquarium in the itinerary.
Are you able to accommodate about 25 of us in a group? We are coming from Malaysia. and would like to travel together and not be split up. How do we do the reservations?
Thanks. 09/22/2016 05:03:05
Dear May,
Thanks for your inquiry.
You can make reservation for 6 rooms and leave a note about adding more guests and rooms so we can adjust it manually after receiving your reservation. Usually we use 56-seat coach during the trip and don't offer customized tour. So regretfully we will not be able to arrange Smithsonian and aquarium in the itinerary.
Please check the following 9-day tour:
9-Day East Coast Tour to NY, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Boston & Niagara Falls (with NY airport transfer) (Product Code: 82-2993)
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Seeing my students faces after they get out of the car with a pass certificate in their hand.
Memorable moment
Teaching a man who didn't speak english how to drive.
Watching the British Grand Prix on Tv every year.
Driving instructors who charge too much!
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The Made in Italy Business Directory
In Massa Martana in Umbria, there is strong evidence of Made in Italy innovation and high technology. In fact, it is in Massa Martana that the Angelantoni Industrie spa group has its head office, the only company in the world able to manufacture special tubes for new generation photovoltaic plants, which make it possible to heat liquids up to 550 degrees using the heat of the sun. The subsidiary Archimede Solar Energy, the group's success story, is the division of Angelantoni involved in the business of producing solar power. It is such an innovative and interesting company that it recently attracted the attention of the multinational Siemens, which bought a 28% stake in it.
The secret of the company in Massa Martana is contained in the molten salt solar receiver tubes manufactured by Archimede Solar Energy, with which the sun's energy is concentrated by parabolic mirrors, transformed into heat and, afterwards, into electricity. The system makes use of the old burning mirrors principle, devised for the first time by Archimedes, the scientist from Syracuse who died in 212 BC. This is an old idea which, however, required the skill of Italian technicians to be put into practice. This has opened the way for the large scale production of new generation solar power using the burning mirrors principle. The first power station of this type should open next spring with Enea and Enel in Priolo, in the same part of Syracuse where Archimedes devised the scientific principle of burning mirrors. At the same time, a small plant will also be built in Umbria.
The Angelantoni group was founded in the 1930s to manufacture refrigeration equipment, such as cold rooms. It then branched out into environmental simulation test chambers, cells in which extreme conditions are reproduced: salt spray, Arctic cold, Saharan heat, the vacuum of space. At the moment, satellite constructors (Nasa included) are queuing up at Angelantoni to simulate the behaviour of equipment that is about to go into orbit. The Umbrian company then developed the technology to deposit – using a total vacuum – layers of special compounds on surfaces to be recovered. It has worked with Enea and Enel to ensure that the reflected and concentrated heat of the sun coming from rows of mirrors is not dispersed. This is possible due to the surface of the black tubes through which the liquid to be heated flows: the special steel is covered by a very thin film of ceramic and metallic materials. This technology will make it possible to build concentrated power stations comprised of rows of mirrors that concentrate the sun's heat. Spain and the United States already have several power stations of this type, but they do not exceed temperatures of a few hundred degrees, whereas Italian technology makes it possible to go up to about 550 degrees, the temperature of conventional power stations.


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'2010 Bhagyaraj', in which Prem G is playing the solo lead for the first time, produced by sexy actress Sona Haiden has been rechristened 2012 Bhagyaraj.
Directed by Thirumalairajan, the movie commenced shoot last year, has been in the making for a long time. Earlier the movie was delayed after Sona was advised by her astrologer to stop the film shooting. Further the movie was delayed since Prem G was busy shooting for Mankatha. According to the director, the movie shooting is likely to commence only this December and can be released only in 2012!
As a result, the team is planning to change the title of the film.
"This project should have gotten over long time back. But due to certain issues with the production team and Premgi's different look (for Mankatha), it was very difficult to shoot our film at a stretch," says the director.
"Other than the titler, there is not much change in the script or casting. Debutante Ankitha plays the female lead.", he added.