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By Strong Idea Thursday, November 17, 2011
Making The Best Choice When Considering An Automobile Will Be Able To Help The Planet
The detrimental ecological encroachment of our dependence on fossil fuel is there for all of us to see. It's essential that things begin changing very soon and one of the best ways to start out is with autos. Cars add to the emissions released which can harm the environment, so it's not surprising that car manufacturers have started developing environmentally friendly cars.
A vehicle powered by a battery might might be the vehicle that is best for the environment. Since the battery is the primary power source, the vehicle does not need any of the common car gasoline. Sounds great since it doesn't require petrol, so you can save money and it's not harmful to the environment which is terrific, but there is a drawback. Even though they are available to the public today, due to being a recent development, the car engines have limitations. The battery charge lasts roughly 100 miles, so you won't go too far without recharging.
One other option available is a hybrid vehicle. Hybrids are eco friendly and they run on both batteries and petrol. Here is an explanation of how hybrid cars really run. It is the battery power that is used in the beginning by the vehicle. When the hybrid reaches a particular speed, it switches to using fuel, which gives the hybrid lots of of power for the highway. The good thing about the car using gas is that it charges the battery up automatically, which means you don't have to manually recharge the battery yourself through an external electrical source.
Plug-in hybrids are still one more type of vehicle. How they run has a lot in common with the other type of hybrid vehicles and they are environmentally friendly. However, the regular hybrid car does not need to be recharged separately whereas this is not the case with the plug-in option. In comparison to typical cars, you will discover that hybrid cars are superb for fuel efficiency.
The Prius is a hybrid model from Toyota and can go 50 miles per gallon. At a price in the region of $22,000, this hybrid car has become a top seller. Honda was actually the first to go in the hybrid car market with a hybrid referred to as Insight and Toyota followed on afterwords. Honda's hybrid was not welcomed in the same fashion as Toyota's Prius but it kick started the consumer market for hybrid vehicles. The Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is sold for around $27,000, has gotten many awards to its name. It is regarded by many as the top hybrid in the US. Mitsubishi has created the 'i-MiEV', which features absolutely zero emissions. The car company became one of the first car manufacturers to make an electric automobile in Japan.
There are also lots of other hybrid and environmentally friendly cars accessible to the public, and as we keep on developing better technologies, more and more efficient autos are developed and are available to buy.
The author's occupation is an auto mechanic plus an expert in transmission repair services. At his website, he describes if it is vital to take a transmission flush continually and additionally the way it impacts on the vehicle's performance.
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Patent US4531281 - Method useful in the manufacture of electrolytic capacitors - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsElectrolytic capacitor cells of paste electrode type are formed integrally in a composite or laminated belt in a predetermined pattern and subsequently severed or otherwise separated therefrom to provide a plurality of individual cells or stacked cell sets of desired shape. The belt includes at least...http://www.google.com/patents/US4531281?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4531281 - Method useful in the manufacture of electrolytic capacitorsAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS4531281 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 06/486,047Publication dateJul 30, 1985Filing dateApr 18, 1983Priority dateApr 18, 1983Fee statusLapsedPublication number06486047, 486047, US 4531281 A, US 4531281A, US-A-4531281, US4531281 A, US4531281AInventorsMyles N. Murray, Joseph MurphyOriginal AssigneeIndustrial Electronic Rubber CompanyExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (6), Referenced by (5), Classifications (10), Legal Events (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetMethod useful in the manufacture of electrolytic capacitorsUS 4531281 AAbstract Electrolytic capacitor cells of paste electrode type are formed integrally in a composite or laminated belt in a predetermined pattern and subsequently severed or otherwise separated therefrom to provide a plurality of individual cells or stacked cell sets of desired shape. The belt includes at least one inner sheet of ion conducting/electron insulating material, outer sheets of electron conducting material, and intermediate sheets of insulating gasket material respectively interposed between the inner sheet and respective outer sheets. Each intermediate sheet has a plurality of holes arranged in a predetermined pattern and aligned with the holes in the other intermediate sheet for accommodating respective electrodes of a like number of pairs which have opposite surfaces in operative contact with the inner and respective outer sheets. The belt is either continuously formed or formed in discrete lengths, and adjacent sheets thereof are either adhesively bonded as by double-sided adhesive tape or bonded by covulcanization.
We claim: 1. A method of making electrical storage cells of the type including a pair of opposed electrodes, a separator between and in operative contact with inner surfaces of the electrodes, a pair of electrode connectors respectively in operative contact with outer surfaces of the electrodes, and a pair of gaskets respectively confining the electrodes between the separator and respective electrode connectors, said method comprising the step of integrally forming a plurality of such cells in a composite belt for subsequent separation from such belt to provide individual cells, the composite belt being formed by assembling together an inner sheet of separator material, outer sheets of connector material at opposite sides of the inner sheet, intermediate sheets of gasket material between the inner sheet and respective outer sheets with respective holes in each intermediate sheet aligned with the holes in the other intermediate sheet and spanned at opposite ends by the inner sheet and respective outer sheets, and pairs of opposed electrodes respectively within the holes in the intermediate sheets with opposite surfaces thereof respectively in operative contact with the inner and respective outer sheets.
2. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of separating the individual cells from the belt.
3. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of punching the individual cells from the belt.
4. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the steps of punching the individual cells from the belt and simultaneously inserting the punched cells into a holder therefor in ordered arrangement.
5. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of separating the individual cells from the belt by severing adjacent cells from one another along coextensive boundaries thereof.
6. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of adhering adjacent sheets of the composite belt together by applying double-sided adhesive tape therebetween.
7. A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the intermediate and outer sheets are made of covulcanizable material, comprising the steps of assembling together the intermediate sheets and respective outer sheets when in a partially cured state and subsequently finally curing such sheets to provide a cross-linked bond therebetween at their interfacial surfaces.
8. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the steps of applying adhesive layers to opposite sides of the intermediate sheets to form respective composite sheets, then punching the composite sheets to form the holes in the intermediate sheets as well as like size and aligned holes in the adhesive layers, and then adhering the inner sheet and respective outer sheets to opposite sides of the intermediate sheets by means of the adhesive layers.
9. A method as set forth in claim 8, comprising the step of passing the composite sheets together through a punch apparatus for simultaneous punching of the holes in like predetermined patterns.
10. A method as set forth in claim 8, wherein said step of applying includes affixing double-sided adhesive tapes to opposite sides of the intermediate sheets.
11. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of placing the electrodes in the holes of respective intermediate sheets prior to assembly of both the inner and respective outer sheets on opposite sides of the intermediate sheets but after assembly of one of such inner and respective outer sheets.
12. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of continuously forming the composite belt by longitudinally advancing and assembling together in continuous manner the inner, outer and intermediate sheets at strategic locations along a conveyor line.
13. A method as set forth in claim 12, comprising the steps of providing indexing holes along the longitudinal lengths of the intermediate sheets, and utilizing such indexing holes to effect controlled indexing of the intermediate sheets along the conveyor line.
14. A method as set forth in claim 12, wherein the intermediate sheets are made of longitudinally extensible material, comprising the step of securing longitudinally inextensible elements to the intermediate sheets along their respective lengths to prevent longitudinal extension thereof as they are longitudinally advanced along the conveyor line.
15. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of forming the composite belt by assembling together inner, outer and intermediate sheets of like discrete dimensions.
16. A method as set forth in claim 1, comprising the step of utilizing intermediate sheets having a thickness about equal the thickness of the electrodes.
17. A method of making electrolytic capacitor cells of the type including a pair of opposed electrodes, a separator between and in operative contact with inner surfaces of the electrodes, a pair of electrode connectors respectively in contact with outer surfaces of the electrodes, and a pair of gaskets respectively disposed about the electrodes and between the separator and respective electrode connectors, said method comprising the steps of longitudinally advancing and assembling together in a conveyor line a pair of intermediate sheets of gasket material with holes in each intermediate sheet aligned with holes in the other intermediate sheet, an inner sheet of separator material between the intermediate sheets, and a pair of outer sheets of connector material at respective outer sides of the intermediate sheets; and positioning electrodes at such holes in one intermediate sheet and other electrodes at such holes in the other intermediate sheet prior to assembly of the inner and respective outer sheets at opposite sides of the respective intermediate sheet.
DISCLOSURE This invention relates generally to electrical energy storage devices and, more particularly, to the manufacture of electrolytic capacitors of the paste electrode type.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Electrolytic capacitors of the paste electrode type generally comprise a pair of paste electrodes consisting of finely divided conductive material in admixture with an electrolyte, a separator therebetween which functions as an electron insulator and ionic conductor, and a pair of electrode connectors which function as current collectors and ionic insulators between adjacent capacitor cells. The admixture typically has the consistency of a paste which may be compressed and shaped to form an electrode. Since paste electrodes are not rigid masses and to some extent flexible, annular gaskets of non-conductive material have been employed to confine the electrodes between the separator and respective connectors of each capacitor cell. Electrolytic capacitors of this type to which the subject invention principally is directed are the subject of U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,536,963; 3,634,736; 3,648,126; 3,656,027 and 4,023,079, and reference may be had to these patents for further details of their composition and assembly.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The subject invention principally provides a method of economically manufacturing capacitor cells of the foregoing type at high production rates either continuously or quantitatively in large numbers, and also apparatus and products useful in practicing such method. As will be appreciated, the method of the invention greatly facilitates cell assembly while minimizing handling of individual cell components during the assembly process. The invention also provides a novel electrolytic capacitor cell and for its convenient assembly into an end product which may consist of multiple stacked cells that may take various forms or shapes.
Further in accordance with the invention, the laminated belt may be continuously formed and the cells subsequently punched or severed therefrom in a conveyor line wherein continuous sheets, respectively consisting of connector, gasket and separator materials, are assembled together at strategic locations along the conveyor line. Alternatively, laminated belts of discrete length may be formed by assembling together similar length sheets respectively composed of connector, gasket and separator materials. In either case, performed electrodes or unformed electrode materials are placed in respective pockets or cavities in partially formed belts prior to assembly of both the connector-forming and separator-forming sheets on opposite sides of respective gasket-forming sheets.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION Referring now in detail to the drawings, an exemplary capacitor cell made in accordance with the subject invention is designated generally by reference numeral 10 in FIGS. 1 and 2. The capacitor cell 10 comprises a pair of electrodes 12, a separator 13, a pair of annular gaskets 14, and a pair of electrode connectors 15. In addition, the capacitor cell includes annular adhesive elements 16 which maintain the other components of the cell in assembled relationship as seen in FIG. 2.
The separator 13 may be made of a highly porous material that can function as an electron insulator between the electrodes 12 yet allow free and unobstructed ion movement between the electrodes for development of opposite charges on the electrodes. The pores of the separator must be small enough to prevent contact between the opposing electrodes, since such a condition would result in a short circuit and consequent rapid depletion of the charge accumulated on the electrodes. The separator also may be a non-porous ion-conducting material, such as an ion exchange membrane. For example, the separator may be made of polypropylene having a thickness on the order of a few mils.
As above indicated, the gaskets 14 serve to confine or contain the electrodes 12 which may have a paste-like consistency. Preferably, the gaskets 14 have a thickness corresponding to the desired thickness of the electrodes. It is noted however that containment of the electrodes may also be obtained by providing, as by molding, inner recesses or pockets in relatively thicker connectors or at opposite sides of a relatively thicker separator, whereby the gaskets would be of correspondingly reduced thickness. The gaskets also preferably are ion and electron insulators and may be flexible to accommodate expansion and contraction of the electrodes as well as any bending of the cell. For example, the gaskets may be made of non-conductive butyl rubber because of its chemical stability and low permeability.
For further details of types and particulars of materials that may be employed to form the electrodes 12, separator 13, gaskets 14 and connectors 15, reference may be had to U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,536,963; 3,634,736; 3,648,126; 3,656,027 and 4,023,079. As for the other or adhesive elements 16, such may be made of double sided adhesive material. Such elements, for example, may be formed from double sided adhesive tape having an adhesive applied to opposite surfaces of a thin flexible plastic carrier.
After exciting the upper electrode insertion station 80, the release paper 84 on the upper side of the upper composite sheet 39 is removed at a roller 85 and taken up on a roll 86. This accordingly exposes the adhesive surface on the upper side of the upper composite sheet for application of a sheet 87, such being taken from a supply roll 88 and applied at roller 89. Like the bottom connector sheet 55, the top connector sheet 87 has a reduced width corresponding to that of the adhesive tape to which it is aligned and adhered.
Turning now to FIG. 7, another mode of implementing continuous manufacture of capacitor cells 10 in accordance with the invention can be seen to involve another form of assembly line designated generally by reference numeral 100. As seen at the left in FIG. 7, the conveyor line has upper and lower feeder lines 101 and 102. Along the upper feeder line 101, double sided adhesive strips or tapes 103 are taken from respective rolls 104 and centrally applied to opposite sides of a longitudinally moving gasket sheet 105 at opposed pinch rollers 106. At this point, release paper covering one surface of each adhesive tape is left in place and disposed on respective outer sides of the thus formed composite sheet 107. Similarly, along the lower feeder line 102, double sided adhesive strips or tapes 108 are taken from respective rolls 109 and applied to opposite sides of a longitudinally moving lower gasket sheet 110 at opposed pinch rollers 111 with release paper on the adhesive tape disposed on respective outer sides of the thus formed lower composite sheet 112.
Once formed, the composite belt 200 may be positioned in a punch apparatus 212 which may simultaneously sever capacitor cells from the belt, the outlines of which are indicated by broken lines at 213. As seen in FIG. 9, such punch apparatus 212 may comprise a belt receiving member 215 having a horizontal slot 216 for receipt of the belt 200. The member also has vertical guide bores 217 arranged in a pattern corresponding to that of the cells integrally formed in the belt. The punch apparatus further comprises a plurality of similarly arranged cutting dies 218 which are movable through corresponding vertical bores 217 to effect the punching of the cells from the belt. Upon exiting the vertical bores, the capacitor cells may be received in respective magazines 219 mounted on a carrier 220 which facilitates further handling of the capacitor cells.
As above described, adhesive layers as in the form of double-sided adhesive tapes are utilized to join together adjacent sheets of the laminated belts. The invention, however, further encompasses joinder or bonding of adjacent connector and gasket sheets by covulcanization. During the assembly process, the connector and gasket sheets are brought together when in a partially cured state and subsequently finally cured to provide a strong cross-linked bond therebetween at their interfacial surfaces. The respective curing systems for the connector and gasket sheets should be mutually compatible and suitable heat and/or pressure application stations may be provided in the assembly line to promote covulcanization of the sheets.
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the beattys run rampant: Cozy my rosies
The sweetest haven on a cold frosty day. Crystal Hot Springs!!Walking from the dressing room to the pool seemed unbearable, but so worth it!Sweet, sweet, warm water, how I love thee.Susan, Chels and me hanging out by the boiling hot water falls. Once you get used to the burn you can't leave it.Three men in a tubJarom was splashing water on me so I told him to stop because - hello, I'm holding a camera. And what does he do? I looked up just in time to see him leaping at me.Getting more wild! Yes the water is steaming but don't let that fool you. The air temp is a big fat 20. I walked over here to get everyone's picture, but my feet were dying on the cold ground so I thought I would wait in the water. I screamed like a baby. It was freezing! And not only that but the handle bar I grabbed to get the heck out of there was completely frozen over - whole thing. I stood there waiting and waiting for someone to come down, finally Mike did. I took the picture and hightailed it out of there. I later found out while I was thawing in the hot pool that the stairs going up to the slide are also totally frozen over. Those who made it to the top said it felt like they were walking on coals!We were all very pleased and surprised with how much we thoroughly enjoyed it. We actually stayed for hours and only left because we got hungry. Made it over to Brigham for some grub at the coolest old diner, Idle Isle. Vaulted ceilings, solid wood booths, one of those pianos that plays itself (kids really liked that, a ghost was playing it). Topped it off with a old fashioned malt. mmmmmmmm Few days later. My favorite goobers, of course wearing their newest coolest T-shirts!Wednesdate!! Matt and I have taken up going out every Wednesday with our O in tow. Me and O love to go pick up daddy and try new places.Matt cracking up at Oey. Oey has decided that this is his most flattering face. I agree wholeheartedly. I love a scrunchy baby face.Me and the goods. And yes I cut some bangs, only because I had a dream within a dream that it was meant to be. Sorry for the no make-up close up. Anywho. I gots to go. My pants are popping off from a dessert party.
AMY! you cut bangs! you look so dang cute...i want to do it too!! i love your no-make-up face, it's gorgeous. the word "wednesdate" is rocking my world right now and i LOVE THE HOT SPRINGS....WANT TO GO THERE NOW! mike and mattie are too adorbs. it kills me. love love love love love times a trillion to you.
Looks at those cute sassy bangs!!!!
The hot springs look exhilarating! I would love to try that. The image of walking on hot coals was so descriptive, I can almost feel it.So who watched your kids every Wednesday? I would love a regular date night, opposed to the quarterly schedule we're on now.I can't believe how much you look like Dolly in those last couple of pics. Cute bangs!
Hey Lisa. We do lunch dates. So that is why we have O and then Jar and Bell are in school.
What a neat arrangement!
i love the bangs. they're so sassy and chic. sorry we bailed on vt. i hope you're doing well!!!
The bangs are cute! How fun to go out on lunch dates every week. You guys are too cute.
Loving the bangs!! I've been to those hot springs! So fun!
AMYYYY!!!!!! YOU look so so so adorable. That no makeup closeup is the most prettiest photo of any girl EVER!!!! I love your bangs! Wow, this looks like the best adventure! Oh I hope I get to head over there soon and partake of some more with you kids and kiddos.... I can just hear you screaming bloody murder when getting into the freezing cold water! It's such the opposite of every feeling I ever had at water...usually my feet are ACTUALLY on burning coals....or giant rocks that is - And it's 110 degrees outside! How fun to do the water thing backwards! I have a tiny package coming for the kids. I have been meaning to send it for dayzzz, will do tomorrow. You heard we're moving back to Placerville? PERMANENTLY. FOREVER. Til I'm a little old lady! (And hopefully I will get to travel the world as well! Just make Hangtown my homebase, and Art begrudgingly has agreed!)Love you. Just ate half a piece of Dulce De Leche cheesecake with Art at the Cheesecake Factory. I couldn't resist...............the other half is breakfast!
I want to go there....Thanks for the idea.
whoooa! and who is this moonshine junkyard? I want to be part of witch season.

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That is what this week has felt like... I suppose I could say that about any given week. CR finally found a job that seems to be a good fit. He has been training his heart out this week, scouring over pages and pages of product information and memorizing sales scripts of such lengths you would not believe. I am quite proud. he was self employed for years so it will be nice to get back to a situation where there are some benefits and where we don't have to worry about quarterly taxes.
In other news, I have one tidbit of advice for you. If you ever have an accident in which you are hospitalized and you are out of state, thus out of network, have one of your closest friends drag you to the border of your "network" and drop you at a hospital safe inside the confines. Yikes... What a big difference in paying in network and out of network hospital bills. It almost doesn't seem fair in an emergency situation as you really have no choice.
Off the soapbox and back to fun. :) I got my much anticipated Peachtree Road Race Number in the mail this week. Time group B! The race organizers are trying a different corral approach this year to help ease congestion at the start as well as throughout the course. To give you an idea, I am in Time group B which is the 6th wave and I take off at 7:35 AM. Wave X, the final wave takes off at 9:00 AM. I guess that what happens when you have 55,000 runners in the largest 10k in the world. Can't wait but extremely glad to be closer to the front!
This week, my running, swimming and biking have been non-existent. Just really felt exhausted and decided to give a week off to regroup. I have played a ton of tennis (well not as much as John Isner) and plan to get back on the program Monday. Thinking of incorporating Jillian's No More Trouble Zones to give me a quick workout I can fit in at home.
Lastly, I will leave you with this... CR LOVES these potatoes. I borrowed the recipe from my friend the Pioneer Woman. She is cool like that. While CR drools over her potatoes, I drool over her Sugar Cookies but that is for another post.
These are yummy because they are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Give them a try! Easy, easy, easy.
In a large pot, boil several red potatoes. I usually let the water come to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove from the water. Heat the over to 450.
Prepare a large cookie sheet by covering in foil and spraying with non-stick spray. Place the potatoes on the pan. Mash down once with a potato masher. Drizzle lightly with oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes at 450. Enjoy!
Final note... Has anyone tried the carrot cake Larabars? LOVE THEM!
Posted by Karen at 7:09 PM 5 comments:
Check out the contents of my CSA bag this week.
Is it weird that I am so excited over vegetables? I even got fresh eggs this week from my personal farmer!
Sadly, my assigned food item for the tennis match suffered because I had to rush to pick up my bag. Good thing they don't take points off for presentation!
Sad but they ate it... :)
I have been trying to work out a triathlon plan for an Olympic tri in August. My work really gets in the way of training the way I would like! As always, I have too many interests and not enough time. Since my bike skills are lacking I think that needs to be a big part of my plan. I will also be building for the Chickamauga marathon beginning in mid-July so long runs are a component as well. It is starting to look like a two a day once a week is inevitable. How do the average workerbees with a penchant for endurance sports find the time???
My two week mini training blast served me well, I was pretty well prepared for my race last Sunday. Check out my new gear... I was selected to be on Team Marathon. I got a variety of race kits and oodles of marathon energy bars to share! They are all about powering the everyday athlete so I guess I represent that pretty well. :)
And now the race... I arrived early got all set up and felt pretty comfortable. I don't know if it is this way with everyone but even though I consider myself a strong swimmer, the idea of swimming on, under, over and shoulder to shoulder with people is intimidating. We got the usual instructions and I took off in the first wave. Before I knew it, I was out of the water. One of the spectators yelled that I was the 10th female out of the water. Sweet! I wondered at one what point she would stop counting... "you're the 83rd female out of the water...". Not nearly as encouraging.
I ran up the hill to the transition, threw on my shoes and helmet and took off. (I have decided my helmet is too small so it takes a minute to get it positioned on my head where it doesn't hurt... The downside of having a pumpkin shaped head... There is a reason my friends call me pumpkin. I will be getting a new helmet asap). This is where the wheels fall off the race so to speak.
About 1.5 miles in going up a hill, I switch gears and the chain come off. This had happened to me before so I knew I could get it back on easy enough. I guess in the heat of the race I managed to forget my shoes are clipped in. You guessed it, I had the slow motion fall. Nothing you can do but hit the ground with your feet attached to the pedals while the other bikes scurry around you. If I had a unibomber type outfit with me I would have put it on at that point to avoid recognition. Lol. Seriously, the bike is my Achilles heel in the tri. Ugh.
So... For whatever reason, tbd derailer seemed off. All the way to the left and the chain wasn't feeding through it, it just clanked as it went by it. Me, being a total bike noob, figured I can't ride it like this and start making a walk of shame back to the transition area.
Bikes are flying past me, all of my teammates passed me and asked what was wrong as I am walking the bike back to the transition area. About a half mile into my walk of shame, I decide to see again if I can change the gears and maybe ride it out. The thought of walking all the way back to transition and a DNF was not appealing AT ALL. I get on and get the gears going! I did a u turn and got back on the course. I had one minor problem with the chain locking up about a mile down the road but got it going again. At this point, I am having the fastest ride of my life passing people right and left. I caught and passed all but one of my teammates. The last one I passed, who always claims I am a sandbagger, did a double take then yelled out "you know I hate you" as I passed her. Lol. She knows she is my long lost sister :)
It goes without saying that adding a half mile walk and an extra half mile ride to backtrack will not give you a PR. I was just uber excited I finished. Back into T2, tossed on my shoes and headed out on the run. I had trashed my legs a bit on the bike but still feel my run was strong. Despite it all, I was proud to finish and enjoyed myself. I am disappointed that I did not conquer my bike issues like I had hoped but am determined to do that soon! I have a 35 mile ride in July as well as an olympic distance tri in August so I had better get out there and figure it out, right?
After MUCH reflection on it, I don't recall riding bikes with gears all that often as a kid so maybe where I excel in swimming because of my childhood experience, I lack in biking for the same reason. Aren't we supposed to blame all our shortcomings on our upbringing? ;)
Have a good weekend! I have spin class tomorrow, work and two tennis matches over the weekend. Talk to you soon :)
Posted by Karen at 8:39 PM 10 comments:
I have been looking forward to this day for a month! The farmers market in my area had it's debut which meant the first delivery of my CSA bag. I signed up with a local farmer a couple months back. For $20 a week I get a bag a fresh produce from his farm. It is a little like Christmas because you aren't sure what will be in the bag. I was not disappointed with today's offering!
My bag included peas, squash, red potatoes, rosemary, carrots, a lettuce of some sort (really lovely as lettuce goes) and a jar of homemade strawberry preserves.
The market is just getting it's feet so it was interesting to see what was offered on opening day. There is definitely potential there! There were all sorts of treats - fudge, rum cakes, soaps, plants, puppy treats, produce and meats.
I couldn't wait to dive into my bag so when I got home, I baked some rosemary chicken and a fruit salsa. I decided to combine the two on top of my newly acquired lettuce and there was lunch!
The fruit salsa is so easy and is great with chicken, fish or just on its own.
Basically, you cut up about 3 to 4 cups of fruit. I used strawberries, canned pineapple tidbits and mango. Chop a red pepper, about 1/3 cup of onion and a little bit of cilantro. Toss it together with the juice of 1 lime, a little less than a teaspoon of chili powder and a teaspoon of olive oil. Stir it up and store in the refrigerator. Love it!
Off to take a nap and then head to see a couple of my neices and brother in law from Alaska at my Dad's tonight. Have a good one!
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My super-short two week triathlon training plan is going swimmingly (so to speak). If I had to jump into a triathlon at the last minute, the sprint is the way to go. I would not recommend a 2 week plan for a 70.3 let’s just say…
I have really ramped up the swimming in the past week. I am not swimming miles and miles, as a matter of fact, I have probably swam 3000 meters in the last week which is kind of funny because when I was really giving swimming my full attention I would do that in a day. Oh well. I am diversified now, right? My last swim felt good, I am definitely back in the comfort zone. Funny how quickly a little effort can do that for you.
I had a group ride last night with my tri group. We did a short 12 mile ride followed by an even shorter run. I love how the run feels so easy after a ride. I have always felt like the first mile in any race is the hardest. It is absolutely because I am not warmed up. It is nice to get the warm up out of the way on the bike and have a great run from the first step. I am feeling pretty confident on the bike now. I have gotten used to clipping in and pulling up on the pedals. It really does make a difference in the way my legs feel. I like it! (Did I just say I like the bike – my how things have changed – see previous paragraph on how a little training and effort makes all the difference!). Shifting is becoming more natural as well. I still have to think about it a little but it is becoming more and more second nature now. It is not perfect as evidenced by my chain falling off halfway through the ride last night BUT I hopped off and put it back on and kept going. No prayer circle necessary like the time I had the flat, thankfully.
I feel great about the triathlon on Sunday. Really confident and looking forward to it. I have a tennis match right after the race so am hoping I at least have time to hang out and enjoy the festivities before I have to sprint to the showers for my match. It is going to be a busy day.
Speaking of versatility… Khianna from KBRunsDisney tagged me with the versatile blogger award. Check her out, she has quite the race schedule going on this year starting with the Goofy Challenge in January and ending with the NYC Marathon. I am pretty sure this award has made its rounds so I tag each and every one of you in blog land who want to play along :)
Here we go… 7 random things about me. I could probably come up with a list of 100 but we’ll do that some other time. I know you can’t wait. LOL.
1. In an effort to save money this week, I stopped into a Great Clips-type salon. There were no customers, I was a little worried. The stylist there was an older man. A little unusual for me anyhow, I am used to ladies who want to consult and tell you what would work best for your hair, but then again I am used to paying quite a bit more too. Lucky was his name. Lucky was a man of 8 words. The entire time I was there, he spoke 8 words to me. “how you want cut”, “you want blowdry” and “yes” when I asked him if the hairdryer shocked him. Lucky had to snuff out his Marlboro early to cut my hair. I guess he was in a rush to finish it. Oddly enough, Lucky gave me the best cut I have had in years.
2. I sort M&Ms by color before eating them. Once sorted, I also like there to be even amounts of each color. Speaking of, I have a things about even numbers. I prefer the volume on the TV or temperature on the thermostat to be on an even number. I know… that is probably a disorder of some sort.
3. I put myself through college. It took me over 10 years to get my undergrad and MBA. I am not sure I am really using them but am glad I did it. It is sort of a feeling of accomplishment like running a marathon. Except that I am still paying the entry fee in the form of a student loan 10 years later.
4. I have never changed a diaper. Really.
5. Shopping. Not that into it. I do love Target and mostly buy what I need (want) online.
6. I don’t really like chocolate. Again, some sort of disorder. I will eat it but given the choice, I go for vanilla.
7. I have Adult Onset Athleticism. I did swim team over the summer as a kid for several years which gave me a lifetime love of swimming (Thanks, Dad!). I was a cheerleader back in the day but that was when you only really had to clap, yell and occasionally jump. Who can’t do that?
Have a great weekend! I have big plans, running tomorrow, picking up my first CSA box, a cookout at Dad's, triathlon and tennis. Maybe a nap too....


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I adopted Bast in November, which is part of the reason for my winter blog hiatus (which extended into spring). Bast is brave and curious. He makes sure everyone human and kitty get their daily snuggles. He loves sticking his nose in Hobbes fur, playing, snuggling, and eating with Callie, and he makes sure to hug everyone – even human guests. His favorite thing to do is to purr on my neck in the early morning. He is named after the Egyptian cat god Bast or Bastest and the charming character Bast from the King Killer books.
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makingourway: Tracking investment performance with Quicken
Tracking investment performance with Quicken
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Help!! Has anyone used Quicken to track their investments?
I'm finding it very frustrating. Quicken has a habit of incorporating "placeholder" data and comes up with extremely bizarre performance numbers. One of my accounts has 653% annual peformance - which would be a blessing if it were true, but it isn't.
Does anyone have any advice on how to tame Quicken and get useful investment performance information?
I'm going to research this issue and post more information on it later.
I've tried to track things with Quicken but it is just too much trouble for me, tracking dividends and splits and whatnot. I wish there was something easier online too.
Just found your blog via pfblog - good content. Anyhoo, re: Quicken I had the same issue. Now I manually enter all my transactions in the register so I know the data is "clean". I'm not an active trader, so it usually only takes me a couple of minutes each month (after the first marathon data-scrubbing session, that is)
Jonathan and plankton,
I usually enter my transactions into quicken by hand; i.e. each buy, sell, dividend, dividen repurchase, etc... and I still get placeholder entries.
I have a strong feeling they are tied into the timing. It's likely that most of my placeholder entries were cause by missing transactions on my part and downloaded transactions that came in out of sequence.
I suppose the proof of the pudding would be to enter a clean history for an account and see what Quicken does to it. That unfortunately would take an hour plus and will have to be put into the low priority list.
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An Orientation of Heart: Knitting Knee-Highs by Barb Brown A BookSneeze review
It sounds great!`
I'm working on my first pair of knee socks for my daughter....but it will take me a long time to finish..
not sure which contact will work best for the blog reply :) just thought i'd copy/paste this line from the query "My Dad is 86, and has a dementia." which will,hopefully, clarify? thx for taking time to visit & chat!
wow. still seems beyond me. I'm impressed.
not to knee socks yet.


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Silly Songs, Songs	Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese (also known as Macaroni and Cheese) is the 41st Silly Song with Larry.
Larry explains about how his ancestors invented the famous dish, Marconi and Cheese.
Lyrics The Announcer: Now it's time for silly songs with Larry. The part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song. We joined Larry as he recounts the amazing tale of his family's invention of macaroni and cheese.
Larry: It's true I will explain it to you As only an opera can do My... Great (24x) grandfather and my Great (19x) grandmother I forget how many greats Well, they lived in different families
Antonio: My name's Antonio Cucaroni And we eats-a pasta only
Momma Cumberisi: My name-a Momma Cumberisi And our food's extremely cheesy Gorgonzola
Antonio: Have you met my son-a Tony? He makes a mean-a macaroni
Momma Cumberisi: My Maria makes a charming saucy cheese Someday she'll meet a man-a Who comes from her own clan-a
Antonio: No son of mine will ever marry a Cumberis...i
Larry: My Great (24x) grandfather and my Great (19x) grandmother I still forget how many greats Though their families were enemies Maria and Tony liked each other
Larry: No, it's their fault The families were having a fit Maria and Tony were tasting
Larry: Wait, wait, wait, wait a minute! (groans) This is my grandparents! Nothin' to see here! (whispers) Let's just skip to the end. That's how my Great (24x) grandfather and my Great (19x) grandmother I still don't know how many greats But they brought together the families
Larry: It's Great (9x)
Announcer: This has been Silly Songs with Larry. ,tune in next time to hear Antonio say...
Fun Facts Trivia The third Cucaroni has the same voice as Scallion 2.
Remarks The title card
Larry's grandfather has 24 "greats", while his grandmother has 19. Larry acknowledges this stating he forgot how many "greats" he said.
Many of the models for the family members are the same ones as Larry, though it is justified since it's Larry's family.
Larry was flipping the book to the page of Maria, even though she's already the page after Tony.
Inside References This is the second Silly Song to be done in a opera. The first being Larry's High Silk Hat.
Real World References The feud between the two families is similar what happened in Romeo and Juliet.
Antonio's "It's-a-Great!" is a coined catchphrase from Tony the Tiger whenever he sponsors Kellogg's Frosted Flakes.
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10. THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS7 nights on Costa Atlantica	pg 18THE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS7 nights on Costa Classica	pg 19CORALS AND ANCIENT TREASURES7 nights on Costa Voyager	pg 20PEARLS OF THE CARIBBEAN7 nights on Costa Luminosa	pg 21THE MAGICAL CARIBBEAN10 nights on Costa Mediterranea	pg 22THE MAGICAL CARIBBEAN10 nights on Costa Mediterranea	pg 23 Dubai, Red Sea and Caribbean 17
11. The Thousand and One Nights Khasab Khorfakkan Fujairah Dubai on Costa Atlantica Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates & Oman Muscat 3-4-7 nights departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Fri DUBAI (emb. from 20.00) OVERNIGHT - 2° Sat DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) - 13.00 3° Sun MUSCAT (Oman) 08.30 18.00 4° Mon KHOR FAKKAN-FUJAIRAH (United Arab Emir.) 07.00 16.00 5° Tue ABU DHABI (United Arab Emirates)	09.00 18.00 6° Wed KHASAB (Oman) 08.00 16.00 DEPARTING 2012 - 2013 7° Thu DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) 08.00 - Embarkation port december january february march april 8° Fri DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) - 14	21	28 4	11	18	25 1	8	15	22 1	8	15	22	29 5 Dubai Please note: you can also enmbark for 3/4 nights cruises from Dubai Special note for passengers on 25/1 and 8/3 sailing: the itinerary has been to Abu Dhabi and from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. For further information visit changed. Please see the detailed program on www.costacruises.net www.costacruises.net Your cruise can be either from Friday to Friday* or from Saturday to Saturday, 7 nights. *You can embark either on Friday late at night or on Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net Saturday early in the morning. BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 419 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Premium 479 travel free all year around with the exception of a few select departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Outside cabins or transfers are always excluded. Classic 549 Premium - ocean view 659 Cabins with ocean view balcony € 19,50 per person/per day Classic 799 € 10 per person/per day Premium 939 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Suite with ocean view balcony 1.359 Panorama Suite with ocean view balcony 1.639 Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 1.919 INFORMATION Port charges 150 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net *Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest cabin grade referred to the 14th December 2012. Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fare SERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service single supplement category Classic/Premium 30% charge, payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices.18
12. The Thousand and One Nights Khasab autumn - winter - spring Khorfakkan Fujairah Dubai on Costa Classica Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates & Oman Muscat 3-4-7 nights departing from Dubai and Abu DhabiDUBAI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Sat DUBAI (emb. from 20.00) OVERNIGHT - 2° Sun DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) - 13.00 3° MonMUSCAT (Oman) 08.30 18.00 3-4-7 nights 4° Tue KHOR FAKKAN-FUJAIRAH (United Arab Emir.) 07.00 16.00 5° WedABU DHABI (United Arab Emirates)	09.00 18.00 6° Thu KHASAB (Oman) 08.00 16.00DEPARTING 2012 - 2013 7° Fri DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) 08.00 -Embarkation port december january february march 8° Sat DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) - 8	15	22	29 5	12	19	26 2	9	16	23 2	9 Dubai Please note: you can also enmbark for 3/4 nights cruises from DubaiSpecial note for passengers on 9th March 2013 sailing: the itinerary has been to Abu Dhabi and from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. For further information visitchanged. Please see the detailed program on www.costacruises.net www.costacruises.net Your cruise can be either from Saturday to Saturday* or from Sunday to Sunday, 7 nights. *You can embark either on Saturday late at night or on Costa Atlantica - Costa Classica Sunday early in the morning. BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) travel free all year around with the exception of a few select PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights or transfers are always excluded. Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 269 € 19,50 per person/per day Premium 329 € 10 per person/per day Outside cabins Discover the details and advantages of our great offers Classic 449 at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Premium - ocean view 559 Suite with ocean view balcony 1.059 INFORMATION Port charges 150 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net*Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowestcabin grade referred to the 8th December 2012.Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fareSERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service charge, single supplement category Classic/Premium 50%payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* Free Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices. 19
13. Corals and Sokhna Cairo Ancient Treasures Jerusalem Eilath Aqaba Petra on Costa Voyager Sharm El Sheik Egypt, Israel & Jordan Safaga 7 nights departing from Luxor Sharm El Sheik wadi rum from Aqaba itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Mon SHARM EL SHEIK (emb. from 15.00) - 2° Tue SHARM EL SHEIK (Egypt) - 18.00 3° Wed JERUSALEM-EILATH (Israel) 8.00 - 4° Thu JERUSALEM-EILATH (Israel) - 2.00 Thu AQABA-PETRA (Jordan) 8.00 18.00 5° Fri SAFAGA-LUXOR (Egypt) 7.00 - DEPARTING 2012 - 2013 6° Sat SAFAGA-LUXOR (Egypt) - 15.00 Embarkation port november	december january february 7° Sun SOKHNA-CAIRO (Egypt) 7.00 18.00 Sharm 26	3	10	17 7	14	21	28 4	11	18	El Sheik 8° Mon SHARM EL SHEIKH (Egypt) 6.00 BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Cabins/Suites Cruise only travel free all year around with the exception of a few select departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Inside cabins or transfers are always excluded. Classic 179 Premium 239 Outside cabins ocean view € 19,50 per person/per day Classic 449 € 10 per person/per day Premium 559 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Cabins with ocean view balcony Classic 839 Premium 1.119 INFORMATION Port charges 150 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net *Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest cabin grade referred to the 26th November 2012. Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fare SERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service single supplement category Classic/Premium 30% charge, payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices.20
14. Pearls of the Caribbean St. Maarten autumn - winter - spring La Romana Tortola Antigua Guadeloupe Catalina Island on Costa Luminosa Martinica Antilles, Dominican Republic & Virgin Islands 7 nights departing from Guadeloupe and La Romanaantigua itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Sat Guadeloupe (emb. from 17.00) 24.00 2° Sun ST. MAARTEN (Antille) 13.00 18.00 3° Mon LA ROMANA (Dominican Republic) 13.00 24.00 4° Tue CATALINA ISLAND (Dominican Rep.) 9.00 17.00 7 nights 5° Wed TORTOLA (British Virgin Islands) 9.00 18.00DEPARTING 2012 - 2013Embarkation port december january february march	april 6° Thu ANTIGUA (Antille) 9.00 18.00 15	22	29	5	12	19	26 2	9	16	23 2	9	16	23	30 6	13 7° Fri MARTINICA (Antille) 9.00 22.00 Pointe à Pitre 17	24	31 7	14	21	28 4	11	18	25 4	11	18	25 1	8	15 8° Sat Guadeloupe (Antille) 11.00 La Romana Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Costa Voyager - Costa Luminosa BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Inside cabins VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net Classic 429 Premium 489 Samsara 1.119 Outside cabins Classic 599 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) travel free all year around with the exception of a few select Premium - ocean view 709 departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Cabins with ocean view balcony or transfers are always excluded. Classic 829 Premium 969 Samsara 1.599 € 19,50 per person/per day Mini Suite with ocean view balcony 1.109 € 10 per person/per day Discover the details and advantages of our great offers Suite with ocean view balcony 1.389 at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Panorama Suite with ocean view balcony 1.669 Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.089 Samsara Suite with ocean view balcony 2.019 INFORMATION Port charges 150 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net*Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowestcabin grade referred to the 15th December 2012.Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fareSERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service charge, single supplement category Classic/Premium 30%payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices. 21
15. The Magical Miami Nassau Caribbean Grand Turk on Costa Mediterranea Cozumel Grand Cayman Bahamas, Turk & Caicos, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Honduras & Mexico Ocho Rios 10 nights departing from Roatan Miami grand cayman itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° MIAMI (emb. from 13.00) 21.00 2° NASSAU (Bahamas) 9.00 18.00 3° Cruising 4° GRAND TURK (Turks&Caicos) 8.00 13.00 5° OCHO RIOS (Jamaica) 12.00 19.00 6° GRAND CAYMAN (Cayman Islands) 9.00 18.00 DEPARTING 2012 - 2013 7° Cruising Embarkation port december january february 8° ROATAN (Honduras) 8.00 16.00 30 9	19 8	18	28 Miami 9° COZUMEL (Mexico) 8.00 19.00 10° Cruising 11° MIAMI (Florida) 8.00 Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 609 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Premium 709 travel free all year around with the exception of a few select Outside cabins ocean view departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights or transfers are always excluded. Classic 849 Premium 989 Cabins with ocean view balcony € 19,50 per person/per day Classic 1.119 € 10 per person/per day Premium 1.369 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers Suite with ocean view balcony 1.929 at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Panorama Suite with ocean view balcony 2.209 Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.629 INFORMATION Port charges 170 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net *Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest cabin grade referred to the 9th January 2013. Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fare SERVICE CHARGE (in USD per person) Prices shown do not include the service single supplement category Classic/Premium 30% charge, payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free USD 110 USD 55 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices.22
16. The Magical Miami Nassau Caribbean on Costa Mediterranea Cozumel Grand Cayman Bahamas, Turk & Caicos, Jamaica, Ocho Rios Cayman Islands, Honduras & Mexico winter Belize 10 nights departing from Roatan Miamitulum from Cozumel itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° MIAMI (emb. from 13.00) 21.00 2° NASSAU (Bahamas) 9.00 18.00 3° Cruising 4° OCHO RIOS (Jamaica) 12.00 19.00 5° GRAND CAYMAN (Cayman Islands) 9.00 18.00 6° CruisingDEPARTING 2012 - 2013 7° ROATAN (Honduras) 8.00 18.00Embarkation port december january 8° BELIZE (Belize) 8.00 17.00 20 29 Miami 9° COZUMEL (Mexico) 8.00 19.00 10 nights 10° Cruising 11° MIAMI (Florida) 8.00 Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 609 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Premium 709 travel free all year around with the exception of a few select Outside cabins ocean view departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights or transfers are always excluded. Classic 849 Costa Mediterranea Premium 989 Cabins with ocean view balcony € 19,50 per person/per day Classic 1.119 € 10 per person/per day Premium 1.369 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers Suite with ocean view balcony 1.929 at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Panorama Suite with ocean view balcony 2.209 Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.629 INFORMATION Port charges 170 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net*Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowestcabin grade referred to the 29th January 2013.Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fareSERVICE CHARGE (in USD per person) Prices shown do not include the service charge, single supplement category Classic/Premium 30%payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free USD 110 USD 55 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices. 23
17. 7 NIGHTS CRUISESon Costa Fascinosa	pg 26on Costa Mediterranea	pg 28-29on Costa Magica	pg 30on Costa Classica	pg 31on Costa Favolosa	pg 34on Costa Pacifica	pg 36on Costa Serena	pg 38-39on Costa Voyager	pg 409-13 NIGHTS CRUISESon Costa Fascinosa	pg 27on Costa Deliziosa	pg 32-33, 44on Costa Fortuna	pg 41on Costa Classica	pg 42on Costa Magica	pg 43on Costa neoRomantica	pg 453-5 NIGHTS CRUISESon Costa Luminosa,Costa Mediterranea	pg 46-51 Mediterranean 25
18. Ancient Treasures Venice Dubrovnik Bari Istanbul on Costa Fascinosa Olympia Katakolon Izmir Italy, Greece, Turkey & Croatia 7 nights departing from Venice, Izmir and Istanbul istanbul itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Sun VENICE (emb. from 13.30) 18.00 2° Mon BARI 11.30 14.30 3° Tue OLYMPIA-KATAKOLON (Greece) 8.00 13.00 DEPARTING 2013 Embarkation port april may june	september october 4° Wed IZMIR (Turkey) 8.00 14.30 7	14	21	28 5	12	19	26 2	9	16	23	30 8	15	22	29 6	13	20	5° Thu ISTANBUL (Turkey) 7.30 18.30 Venice 6° Fri Cruising 10	17	24 1	8	15	22	29 5	12	19	26 11	18	25 2	9	16 Izmir 7° Sat DUBROVNIK (Croatia) 12.00 17.30 11	18	25 2	9	16	23	30 6	13	20	27 12	19	26 3	10	17 Istanbul 8° Sun VENICE (Italy) 10.00 Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 699 BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Premium 759 VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net Samsara 1.389 Outside cabins ocean view Classic 899 Premium 1.009 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Cabins with ocean view balcony travel free all year around with the exception of a few select departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Classic 1.219 or transfers are always excluded. Premium 1.359 Samsara 1.989 Mini Suite with ocean view balcony 1.639 € 19,50 per person/per day Suite with ocean view balcony 2.059 € 10 per person/per day Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.479 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Samsara Suite with ocean view balcony 2.689 Samsara Suite with ocean view 2.899 veranda & jacuzzi Samsara Grand Suite with ocean view veranda, INFORMATION jacuzzi & balcony 3.319 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net Port charges 150 *Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest full fare cabin grade referred to the 7th April 2013. Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. single supplement category Classic/Premium 30% 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% SERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service charge, payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Adult Children Children * based on Classic inside cabins prices. 4 to 14 yrs under 4 Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE26
19. Ancient Treasures Venice spring - summer - autumn Dubrovnik Bari Istanbul on Costa Fascinosa Athens Piraeus Izmir Italy, Greece, Turkey & Croatia Olympia 9 nights departing from Katakolon Venice, Izmir and Istanbuldubrovnik itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° VENICE (emb. from 13.30) 18.00 2° BARI (Italy) 11.30 14.30 3° OLYMPIA-KATAKOLON (Greece) 8.00 13.00DEPARTING 2013Embarkation port july august 4° ATHENS-PIRAEUS (Greece) 8.00 17.00 7	16	25 3	12	21	30 5° IZMIR (Turkey) 8.00 14.30 Venice Dardanelles (transit) 11	20	29 7	16	25 Izmir 6° ISTANBUL (Turkey) 8.00 - 12	21	30 8	17	26 Istanbul 7° ISTANBUL (Turkey) - 18.00 Dardanelles (transit) www.costacruises.net 7-9 nights Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: 8° Cruising 9° DUBROVNIK (Croatia) 12.00 17.30 PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from 10° VENICE (Italy) 10.00 Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Classic 1.399 VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net Premium 1.529 Samsara 2.159 Outside cabins ocean view Classic 1.809 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Premium 1.969 travel free all year around with the exception of a few select departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Cabins with ocean view balcony or transfers are always excluded. Classic 2.159 Premium 2.439 Samsara 3.069 € 19,50 per person/per day Mini Suite with ocean view balcony 2.829 € 10 per person/per day Costa Fascinosa Suite with ocean view balcony 3.179 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 3.599 Samsara Suite with ocean view balcony 3.809 Samsara Suite with ocean view veranda & jacuzzi 4.019 Samsara Grand Suite with ocean view veranda, INFORMATION 4.439 Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net jacuzzi & balcony Port charges 160*Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest full farecabin grade referred to the 7th July 2013.Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. single supplement category Classic/Premium 30%SERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service charge, 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50%payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Adult Children Children * based on Classic inside cabins prices. 4 to 14 yrs under 4 Euro 63 Euro 31,5 FREE 27
20. Seven beaches in seven days Izmir Samos Mykonos on Costa Mediterranea Kos Rhodes Greece & Turkey Santorini 7 nights departing from Crete Heraklion Crete-Heraklion, Izmir and Rhodes mykonos itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Fri CRETE-HERAKLION (emb. from 13.00) 23.00 2° Sat SANTORINI (Greece) 08.00 18.00 3° Sun MYKONOS (Greece) 08.00 23.00 4° Mon IZMIR (Turkey) 09.00 19.00 5° Tue SAMOS (Greece) 08.00 18.00 6° Wed KOS (Greece) 08.00 18.00 DEPARTING 2013 Embarkation port june july august	september 7° Thu RHODES (Greece) 08.00 21.00 28 5	12	19	26 2	9	16	23	30 6 8° Fri CRETE-HERAKLION (Greece) 09.00 Heraklion 1	8	15	22	29 5	12	19	26 2 Izmir 4	11	18	25 1	8	15	22	29 5 Rhodes BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 909 Premium 969 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Outside cabins travel free all year around with the exception of a few select departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Classic 1.049 or transfers are always excluded. Premium - ocean view 1.159 Cabins with ocean view balcony Classic 1.329 € 19,50 per person/per day Premium 1.469 € 10 per person/per day Suite with ocean view balcony 1.889 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Panorama Suite with ocean view balcony 2.169 Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.589 Port charges 150 INFORMATION Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net *Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest cabin grade referred to the 28th June 2013. Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fare SERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service single supplement category Classic/Premium 30% charge, payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free 4 to 14 yrs under 4 Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices.28
21. Greek islands & the Holy Land Santorini Rhodes Alanya summer - autumn Crete Heraklion Cyprus on Costa Mediterranea Limassol Greece, Israel, Cyprus & Turkey Jerusalem Haifa 7 nights departing from Crete-Heraklion,Cyprus-Limassol and RhodesJERUSALEM from Haifa itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Fri CRETE-HERAKLION (emb. from 13.00) 23.00 2° Sat SANTORINI (Greece) 08.00 18.00 3° Sun Cruising 4° Mon JERUSALEM-HAIFA (Israel) 08.00 20.00 5° Tue CYPRUS-LIMASSOL (Cyprus) 08.00 18.00 6° Wed ALANYA (Turkey) 08.00 18.00DEPARTING 2013Embarkation port september october 7° Thu RHODES (Greece) 08.00 21.00 13	20	27 4	11	18 8° Fri CRETE-HERAKLION (Greece) 09.00 Heraklion 17	24 1	8	15 Limassol 7 nights 19	26 3	10	17 Rhodes BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Classic 489 travel free all year around with the exception of a few select Premium 549 departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Outside cabins or transfers are always excluded. Classic 629 Costa Mediterranea Premium - ocean view 739 Cabins with ocean view balcony € 19,50 per person/per day Classic 909 € 10 per person/per day Discover the details and advantages of our great offers Premium 1.049 at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Suite with ocean view balcony 1.469 Panorama Suite with ocean view balcony 1.749 Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.169 INFORMATION Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net Port charges 150*Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowestcabin grade referred to the 18th October 2013.Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fareSERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service charge, single supplement category Classic/Premium 30%payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices. 29
22. The Adriatic Venice and the Aegean Dubrovnik Bari Corfu Olympia on Costa Magica Katakolon Athens Italy, Greece & Croatia Piraeus Santorini 7 nights departing from Venice CORFU itine r a r y DAY	PORT ARR DEP 1° Mon VENICE (emb. from 13.30) 17.00 2° Tue BARI (Italy) 12.30 18.00 3° Wed OLYMPIA-KATAKOLON (Greece) 12.30 18.00 4° Thu ATHENS-PIRAEUS (Greece) 9.00 19.00 5° Fri SANTORINI (Greece) 7.00 14.00 6° Sat CORFU (Greece) 12.00 19.00 7° Sun DUBROVNIK (Croatia) 8.00 13.00 8° Mon VENICE (Italy) 9.00 DEPARTING 2013 Embarkation port april may june july august	september	october	november 1	8	15	22 9 6	13	20	27 3	10	17	24 1	8	15	22	29 5	12	19	26 2	9	16	23	30 7	14	21	28 4	11	18 2 Venice BOOK THE EXCURSIONS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. Classic, Premium, Samsara Suite: www.costacruises.net VISIT OUR WEB SITE www.costacruises.net PRICE* PER PERSON IN DOUBLE CABIN (IN USD) starting from Cabins/Suites Cruise only Inside cabins Classic 559 Premium 619 Outside cabins ocean view 1 or 2 children under 18 sharing with 2 adults (upper berths) Classic 759 travel free all year around with the exception of a few select Premium 869 departures. Port taxes, service charges, insurance, and any flights Cabins with ocean view balcony or transfers are always excluded. Classic 1.009 Premium 1.149 € 19,50 per person/per day Mini Suite with ocean view balcony 1.429 € 10 per person/per day Suite with ocean view balcony 1.849 Discover the details and advantages of our great offers Grand Suite with ocean view balcony 2.269 at www.costacruises.net or by asking your Travel Agent. Port charges 150 INFORMATION *Prices are cruise only, port charges not included based on 2 adults sharing the lowest Useful info and booking conditions available on www.costacruises.net cabin grade referred to the 4th November 2013. Price does not include flights, transfers or hotel stays, or the mandatory service charge. full fare SERVICE CHARGE (in Euro per person) Prices shown do not include the service single supplement category Classic/Premium 30% charge, payable aboard the ship at the end of the cruise. Details on www.costacruises.net 3rd/4th adult (in upper berths)* 50% Adult Children Children 4 to 14 yrs under 4 child below 18 years sharing with 2 adult (in upper berths) Free Euro 49 Euro 24,5 FREE * based on Classic inside cabins prices.30

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A rupee for my thoughts!: Let there be light
Evil! :--D
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You are lucky to have a soft hearted S...
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Cabinet 9th February 2015: Request to speak in PQT – UNITE SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Cabinet 9th February 2015: Request to speak in PQT
Posted on February 5, 2015 February 5, 2015 by UNITE SOMERSET COUNTY
Q1 relates to the MTFP papers Item 5 2015-2016:
Q2 Relates to Item 5 MTFP 2015-16
http://www.somerset.gov.uk/policies-and-plans/plans/medium-term-financial-plan/ (also Item 5 in the Cabinet papers)
Q3 Did the Council contribute to the DCLG consultation on the Local Government Finance Settlement (2015-2016)?
Q4 Relates to Item 5 MTFP 2015-16
Q5 Relates to Item 7 Revenue Strategy 2016-17 to 2020-21
“QUESTION WITHDRAWN, IT WILL NOW BE ASKED AT FULL COUNCIL ON 18 FEBRUARY 2015”


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