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top recruiters for Vail Farmers Market and Art Show
2390 days, 18 hours ago
It is a great place to get our produce and bring the kids on a Sunday!! Thank you!!
2388 days, 8 hours ago
A fabulous event for the farmers, the family and the community!
2391 days, 1 hour ago
Cool art and lots of great produce and food
2381 days, 5 hours ago
Summers in the mountains are a special time for many reasons. The growing season is so short for us that I relish the summer tastes all the more. Part of the reason I love the Vail Farmers Market is it allows my family to buy wonderful vegetables and some of the best peaches in the state right in our back yard. Here are the food memories in the making for my children.
2387 days, 4 hours ago
It has become such an important part of our community. And to have access to fresh produce and support the small farmers is important.
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2339 days, 52 seconds ago
Believe and appreciate supporting community in a peace and loving manner while offering financial support in return.
2350 days, 2 hours ago
It is the best in the Vail Valley. I live here and love the variety of vendors they have. I miss it all winter.
2351 days, 18 hours ago
I love seeing the local arts and food. It is much more personal to buy items from the owner instead of a store. Please keep them going.
2353 days, 18 hours ago
My kids and I go to the Farmers Market every Sunday and love it! In addition to a bounce on the jump castle and our weekly dose of Swiss hot dogs,we pick up all of our produce for the week - my family won't eat peaches from anywhere else.
2354 days, 6 hours ago
It is the only place to get great produce (especially tomatos) at a reasonable price. In addition, the organic meats and seafoods are fantastic
2355 days, 6 hours ago
I bought a wonderful piece of folk art at the Farmers Market and when I'm in Vail in the summer I always enjoy going to the market and supporting the locals.
2356 days, 19 hours ago
The Vail market has grown into an incredibly great family experience offering all kinds of wonderful things. We like to go every Sunday and so do many of our friends.
2358 days, 4 hours ago
I buy my full supply of fresh vegetables and fruit for the week every Sunday and plan my menus around the fresh produce.


Investors looking for higher yield from government bonds are turning to Canadian provincial issues — and exchange-traded funds that grant access to that market.
“We see all types of investors entering this space,” said Barry Gordon, chief executive of First Asset Capital Corp. in Toronto. “We think [provincials] are a great way to pick up incremental yield without taking any perceived incremental risk.”
Earlier this week, Mr. Gordon’s firm launched the First Asset DEX Provincial Bond Index ETF (PXF/TSX), which replicates the performance of a Canadian provincial government bond index, net of expenses. The fund has a weighted average yield to maturity of 2.8% and a duration of 9.3 years. The annual management fee is 0.25%.
First Asset’s offering isn’t the only ETF providing low-cost access to Canada’s provincial bond market. Bank of Montreal, for example, has offered the BMO Short Provincial Bond Index ETF (ZPS/TSX) since 2009. The fund primarily invests in provincial debt securities that have a term to maturity of between one and five years. And 40% of the iShares DEX All Government Bond Index Fund (XGB/TSX), introduced in 2006, is invested in provincial issues.
Mr. Gordon said provincial bonds provide better yield and more capital appreciation than federally issued bonds. The yield on provincials is about 100 basis points higher on average, and provincials are trading at wider spreads than their historical average near 40 basis points, setting up the potential for worthwhile capital appreciation.
The wider-than-average spread likely stems from ongoing concerns about the ability of provincial governments to meet fiscal targets as the Canadian economy slows. Both British Columbia and Ontario in recent weeks have had their ratings outlook cut to negative.
Jeffrey Waldman, first vice-president of fixed income at CIBC Asset Management, said potential downgrades could impact credit spreads, leading provinces to perform worse than the federal sector on a relative basis.
“There’s no doubt that all levels of government in Canada are going to be facing fiscal challenges,” he said in an interview with Bloomberg News earlier this month.
Mr. Gordon, however, isn’t sure the concern is warranted, noting the debt ratios of provincial governments are still very low relative to global standards.


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Murder in the Amazon
For a long time, those fighting for indigenous and environmental justice in the Amazon have been murdered by lawless landowners. It doesn’t much matter if they are Brazilian like Chico Mendes or American like Dorothy Stang. These landowners know they live with impunity and act accordingly. It seems that they have struck again.
The Javari Valley in the Amazon rainforest is one of the most isolated places on the planet. It is a densely forested Indigenous reserve the size of Maine where there are virtually no roads, trips can take a week by boat and at least 19 Indigenous groups are believed to still live without outside contact.
The reserve is also plagued by illegal fishing, hunting and mining, a problem exacerbated by government budget cuts under President Jair Bolsonaro. Now local Indigenous people have started formally patrolling the forest and rivers themselves, and the men who exploit the land for a living have responded with increasingly dire threats.
That tension was the kind of story that has long attracted Dom Phillips, a British journalist in Brazil for the past 15 years, most recently as a regular contributor to The Guardian. Last week, Mr. Phillips arrived in the Javari Valley to interview the Indigenous patrols for a book. He was accompanied by Bruno Araújo Pereira, an expert on Indigenous groups who had recently taken leave from the Brazilian government in order to aid the patrols.
About 6 a.m. Saturday, the two men were with a patrol, stopped along a snaking river, when another boat approached, according to officials at Univaja, a Javari Valley Indigenous association that helps organize the patrols. The approaching vessel carried three men known to be illegal fishermen, Univaja said, and as it passed, the men showed the patrol boat their guns. It was the kind of threat that Univaja had been recently reporting to authorities.
The following morning, Mr. Phillips, 57, and Mr. Pereira, 41, began their journey home, traveling on the Itaquí River in a new boat with a 40-horsepower engine and enough fuel for the trip. They were scheduled to arrive in Atalaia do Norte, a small city on the border with Peru, at about 8 a.m. Sunday.
The men and their boat have not been seen since.
Whoever actually ordered this, the real blame lies in the lap of Bolsonaro, who has governed speicifcally to let these guys do whatever they want in the Amazon, eliminating people he sees as savages. Brazil voted for a guy who said he would do this kind of thing openly. Sometimes, you should believe what candidates tell you.

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LOWER PROVIDENCE >> The board of supervisors recently approved final site plans for a 135-room hotel and two restaurants with drive-thru lanes in the Audubon Square Shopping Center.
Audubon Land Development of Lower Providence has proposed building a five-story Fairfield Marriott Hotel off Egypt Road and Shannondell Boulevard.
“Attorney Bernadette Kearney asked the board to combine the preliminary and final site plan approvals so that construction work could begin quickly,” said Michael Mrozinski, the Lower Providence zoning officer. “There are tenants who are anxious to get in.”
The two restaurants will share 121 parking spaces. Firehouse Subs will have sit-down service and occupy a 5,704-square-foot building. The second, 6,517-square-foot building will have a Starbucks and a Sprint store, said Brad Macy, the vice president of development for Audubon Land Development.
The three proposed buildings will be accessed off Trooper Road through Shannondell Boulevard and Forge Avenue, which bisects the 85.9-acre Audubon Square development.
The board approved a reduction in the width of a multi-use trail from 10 feet to 8 feet. The trail will go from Forge Avenue to Shannondell Boulevard.
The traffic study submitted by Traffic Planning and Design concluded the three new buildings will generate 261 new weekday morning “peak” hour vehicle trips and 191 new weekday evening “peak” hour vehicle trips.


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The Informers starring Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Winona Ryder and Mickey Rourke is coming to Blu-ray Disc and DVD on August 25.
The film is set in 1980s Los Angeles where sex, drugs and a lust for power come to a head and was an official 2009 Sundance Film Festival selection.
On Blu-ray, The Informers will be offered in 2.4:1 1080p video and 5.1 Dolby TrueHD audio.
A Director & Cast Commentary and Human Intersections: Making The Informers featurette are the only bonus features slated to be included on the disc.
The Informers on Blu-ray will retail for $34.95 but can be pre-ordered now for $24.49 at Amazon.com by clicking here.

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Calexico have announced their 10th studio album El Mirador, and have released the title-track as the first outing.
Burns said of their upcoming album, "El Mirador is dedicated to family, friends and community. The pandemic highlighted all the ways we need each other, and music happens to be my way of building bridges and encouraging inclusiveness and positivity. That comes along with sadness and melancholy, but music sparks change and movement."
Calexico wrote and recorded El Mirador with Sergio Mendoza (keys, accordion, percussion), who added, "I've been playing with Calexico for about 15 years, and I admire Joey and John's constant search for new sounds. After so many albums, I'm really proud we were able to achieve something so fresh together."


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Public school teachers initiate job action against Bill 115
By Ken Johnston
Public elementary Schools across the Rainy River District were closed Monday as part of job action by the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario.
ETFO has been staging one day strikes across the province, giving 72 hours notice to parents. They are do so to raise awareness of their opposition to Bill 115.
Bill 115 was passed by the Ontario government and according to EFTO "takes away the democratic rights of teachers and education professionals to bargain collectively."
Teachers at the high school level also began working to rule last Monday in the district. That meant the cancellation of sports for the immediate future.
All schools in t he Rainy River District School Board will not be running any times from Dec 10 to Dec 31.
Kenora Patricia District School Bd, schools, will not be playing in any competitions (games) from Dec 10 to Jan 6
This leaves Thomas Aquinas, White Fish Bay and Pelican Falls to play games scheduled, if they choose.
"At this time, the NorWossa Executive, has not yet made a decision regarding how the league and the schedules will be affected by this stoppage. We will not be able to make a realistic decision until after the Christmas break. I have no idea if the missed games will be recorded as a loss or an attempt to reschedule will happen," said Rainy River High School Athletic Director Nicole Armstrong last week.
The province chose not to act on the one day strikes last week, despite their bill making the action illegal.


Cheboygan man jailed for drunk driving
TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP- A 23-year-old Cheboygan man was arrested Monday morning after he was found to be driving at almost twice the legal limit of intoxication.
Tuscarora Township Police Chief Gordon Temple said on Dec. 18 at 1:33 a.m., his officers were on patrol on M-68 when they observed a vehicle eastbound near Ellinger Road.
"The officers observed the vehicle weaving and cross the center line," said Temple.
The officers pulled the vehicle over. As they were walking up to the car, they could smell a strong odor of intoxicants. When speaking with the driver, he identified himself to the officers.
"He admitted that he had been drinking," said Temple. "He failed field sobriety tests and registered a .131 on the preliminary breath test."
The man was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated first offense and lodged at the Cheboygan County Jail.
The man's name has not been released at this time as he is awaiting formal arraignment for his charges.


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The claims management firm, Ward North America, Inc. (San Diego) has come a long way in recent years, thanks to an aggressive expansion strategy. Valerie Denney reports.
It is impossible to trace the development of Ward North America without first discussing Jeffrey S. Ward, chairman and ceo and the firm's founder. Mr Ward began his career in 1979 as a trainee property/casualty adjuster for A.L. Wisdom and Associates, a Southern Californian based claims company. In 1988, following the owner's retirement, Mr Ward bought the company. This proved a hectic time since in the same year he founded J.S. Ward & Company, which operated as a third party administrator (TPA) for self-insurers, carriers, captives and reinsurers.
By 1991, both companies had caught the eye of Thomas Howell Group, an international loss adjusting firm based in London. The Swiss-Re owned firm acquired the operations, out of which emerged Ward-THG. From 1991 to 1995, Mr Ward served as president of Ward-THG and on the management board of Thomas Howell Group (Americas). In December 1995 he spearheaded the management buyout of Ward-THG and sister company, the Atlanta based Gay & Taylor, supported by lead investor Conning & Company, based in Hartford, Connecticut. It was a major move. The combination of Gay & Taylor operations with the Ward-THG division formed one of the largest independent adjusting firms in the nation. Also, with Gay & Taylor on board, Ward-THG, Inc., the name of the newly formed adjusting firm, could boast origins dating back to 1928.
At the time of the buyout, Mr Ward remarked: "we believe many opportunities exist to expand our operations through internal and external growth to become the pre-eminent independent claims servicing company." Ward-THG, Inc. made no secret of the fact that it planned to aggressively expand through acquisition of strong local and regional adjusting firms.
Mr Ward has proved to be a man of his word. The company has seen significant development in recent years. In 1997, the company name was changed to Ward North America, Inc. to reflect anticipated expansion into Canada. And as Mr Ward explains, the current "revenue rate is in excess of $40 million and growing at approximately 25% internally and another 20% through acquisitions. New accounts and pending acquisitions in the US and Canada will bring revenues in excess of $65 million for 1999."
Further fueling this ambition has been GE Capital's acquisition of a 35% interest in the firm. In addition, Conning & Company, in which GE Capital is a major partner, has acquired further shares, bringing its interest up to 25%. (Mr Ward holds 25% and the remainder is with senior management.) Paul Gelburd, managing director at GE Capital's Equity Capital Group, has gone on record saying that: "Ward North America is well positioned to respond to the growing trend of insurers who need to outsource claims services in order to compete cost effectively in a soft market."
Meanwhile, Gerard Vecchio, senior vice president of Conning and Company, has emphasised the strategic significance of GE Capital's investment. "Not only does the additional capital allow Ward to aggressively pursue its role-up strategy, but GE Capital's participation as a customer should provide Ward with increased visibility in the claims outsourcing markets. This increased presence should result in higher quality service at lower costs for all customers."
Mr Ward sums up the situation as follows: "Having GE Capital and Conning and Company as strategic partners will enhance our business as we continue to expand our service capabilities through internal growth and acquisitions."
Talking of acquisitions, Ward North America has been busy of late. At the beginning of the year, the company acquired one of the largest third party administrators in Texas, Willis-Rollinson, along with their cost containment subsidiary, WRI Services, Inc. Established in 1983, Willis-Rollinson became a leader in providing claims services in the area of workers' compensation, general liability, auto and property.
With revenues in excess of $8 million, Willis-Rollinson was well known in the London market, managing numerous claims programs for Lloyd's syndicates and brokers.
Merging Willis-Robinson and the Texas division of Ward North America provides enhanced service capabilities for the national and global clients of Ward. The new operations will bring together over 200 employees in six locations: Dallas, Austin, Beaumont, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth.
Remarks Mr Ward: "This acquisition strengthens and diversifies our services in Texas. There are great synergies between the two organizations with our strong industry focus in areas such as public entity, transportation, construction and the excess and surplus market, including London."
In August, the company acquired Toronto based Interspect Ltd., a national network of small, independent claims management firms working on local and regional levels which generated $25 million in revenue last year. Ward North America bought the shareholder companies' interests in Interspect and now plans to purchase most of the companies in the network.
The new firm, called Ward-Interspect Ltd., will attempt to expand Interspect's client base in property, auto, general liability, E&O, and professional liability.
Ward North America will continue to expand in Canada through both new business development and additional acquisitions, stresses Mr Ward. "We see an excellent opportunity for expansion in the Canadian market on a similar but smaller scale to the consolidating US market. We see the trends in Canada following those in the US and our customers, both in the US and London markets, are looking for quality outsourcing solutions in Canada."
Mr Ward perceives plenty of other opportunities. As alluded to earlier, a soft market is good news for efficient claims management firms. With insurers looking to reduce their staff size and operating costs, outsourcing is increasingly prevalent. "The soft market, excess capacity and the consolidation activity have all had an impact on this industry," remarks Mr Ward. "These trends have created opportunities for service providers to efficiently manage programs in all lines of insurance."
He adds, however, that "it is more difficult for smaller companies without a national network to compete."
Another opportunity Mr Ward highlights is the growth of "virtual" insurance companies, which involve fronted programs requiring outsourced partners.
In addition, Ward North America's insurance carriers and reinsurance partners are now taking a more active approach and asking for more "one-stop" solutions with integrated systems and loss control. In order to support this development, the firm recently formed a RISK SERVICES DIVISION to provide loss control programs which identify trends and reduce the frequency and severity of losses.
As Mr Ward points out: "We are training our customers on how not to need our claims services. We feel this is important in building long-term partnerships with our customers."
That Ward North America will continue to grow, both organically and through acquisition, is not in doubt. Asked what other companies are likely to come under the Ward umbrella in the near future, Mr Ward remarks that, "we are in various phases of negotiations and due diligence with at least 10 other companies."
He adds that the company will be expanding product lines and offering additional outsourcing solutions to (re)insurers in the future. "We expect the revenue will exceed $200 million within the next few years. We also expect more strategic partnerships with brokers, MGAs, and (re)insurers."
Any chance of venturing outside of North America? Mr Ward does not rule this out. He points to Ward North America's association with CCS Global which services the firm's multi-national clients. CCS Global is run by former senior managers from Thomas Howell Group, including Paul Clayton and John Stitch. "There is no reason why we should not look to the UK, Europe and Asia in the future," says Mr Ward. "At the moment, however, we are focusing on building our North American presence."
Ward North America has quite some presence already; 110 offices in 42 states - and growing. It will not be long before the firm starts looking further afield.

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Disney Pixar’s new vivified film ‘Lightyear’ has been prohibited by 14 nations including the UAE and Saudi Arabia in front of its June 17 delivery for showing two ladies characters, who are accomplices, trade a kiss.
Hollywood movies having notices of or showing LGBTQ characters on screen have recently been controlled in numerous nations. Studios have frequently made alters to movies, and cut out such scenes and characters to deliver films in these nations. Nonetheless, Disney has been demonstrating for quite a while that it would adhere to its position of not altering its movies.
The debate comes during the yearly Pride Month of June, which sees recognitions of the development for LGBTQ privileges, as well as festivities and activism. The film opened in auditoriums across India on Friday (June 17).
What’s going on with ‘Lightyear
‘Lightyear‘ is a prequel spin-off of the basically and economically acclaimed ‘Toy Story’ series. In it, the focal person of Buzz ‘Lightyear’ has a companion who is involved with another lady. Buzz Lightyear is voiced by Avengers entertainer Chris Evans, who told Reuters of the boycott: “There’s continuously going to be individuals who are apprehensive and uninformed and attempting to clutch what was previously. Yet, those individuals cease to exist like dinosaurs… I think the objective is to pay them no brain, walk forward and embrace the development that makes us human.”
Up until this point, 14 nations — generally in Southeast Asia and the Middle East — have restricted the film, for the most part under regulations that boycott homosexuality or its portrayal onscreen. The UAE said the couple’s relationship abused the country’s media content norms. Homosexuality is condemned in the country.
Singapore’s media guideline authority gave the vivified film a 16+ rating, taking note of the rating was shown up at by being “delicate to normal practices and values that are by and large satisfactory to individuals from people in general”.
The film conference board executive, Cheryl Ng, said: “While it is a great enlivened film set in the US setting, Singapore is a different society where we have numerous sensibilities and perspectives.”
What is the discussion on LGBTQ portrayal?
Indeed, even in nations, for example, the US, the portrayal in kids centered content has set off discussion. A polarizing banter is progressing about the extent of portrayal of LGBTQ connections and personalities. Prior, with lesser perceivability of the local area openly, and without even a trace of legitimate worthiness, its presence in motion pictures and in broad daylight spaces was uncommon. Assuming that it was there, it comprised of just unpretentious references.
LGBTQ privileges advocates have been requesting that the local area ought to be portrayed as straightforwardly and noticeably on screen as non-LGBTQ couples and people.
Inside Disney as well, LGBTQ representatives kept in touch with the organization and claimed it “effectively blue-penciled plainly gay friendship” in its movies, ‘Assortment’ revealed. The report added how at first ‘Lightyear’ should show the ladies in a relationship, yet not the kiss. After the basic letter from workers, the scene was added, and the organization promised to make a more move.
Moderate gatherings dissent, especially in regards to content zeroed in on kids. As of late, Disney CEO Bob Chapek was censured by the Florida Governor over Chapek’s resistance to the alleged ‘Don’t Say Gay’ charge that was presented in the state. Florida has the greatest Disneyland amusement park on the planet.
The bill was passed, and the law currently boycotts conversations of sexual direction or orientation character at the degree of elementary school. It was named as “contemptuous” by President Joe Biden, yet allies contended that it gave control to guardians about the training their youngsters got. Guardians can now make a legitimate move in the event that schools are found examining LGBTQ subjects.
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Kerry Katona 's loolalike daughter's Lily-Sue got an extra special surprise on her 16th birthday as dad Brian McFadden got the Dancing On Ice audience to sing to her .
The teen celebrated turning 16 with a family outing to watch Brian perform on the skating show.
Before the live broadcast started, Brian told the crew about his daughter's special day and got the audience to sing happy birthday to her.
Kerry managed to video the sweet moment, which showed Lily-Sue hugging her dad in front of the ice rink.
The former Atomic Kitten star brought the teenager along to watch her dad skate and made it a family outing by bringing the rest of the kids too.
They were all there to support her ex-husband Brian and the former Westlife star looked thrilled to have them all cheering him on.
Kerry and Brian had two kids together - Lily-Sue and Molly - during their marriage, which ended in divorce in 2006.
She has three more children from her two other marriages.
It had been feared Brian would have to pull out of the DOI competition after he suffered a nasty shoulder injury early on.
He sustained the injury while practising on the ice with professional skater Alex Murphy and struggled to cope with the pain.
However, he made it through and the shoulder appears to have healed up nicely.
Brian survived another week as it was Saira Khan and her professional partner Mark Hanretty who got the boot tonight.
This evening's show featured a memorable performance from Gemma Collins, who burst into tears when the judges gave her low scores for her wobbly routine.

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Valve Housing Material - Selecting Between Stainless Steel 304 and 316
Figure 1: Stainless steel valve
When selecting a valve's housing material, it is important to know the differences between stainless steel 304 (EN steel number 1.4301) and stainless steel 316 (EN steel number 1.4401, 1.4436). Selecting between the two typically depends on an application's corrosion resistance requirements. This article discusses the nature of each type of steel, how to choose between them, and how to determine which to use for a stainless steel valve.
Table of contents
- What is stainless steel?
- Types of stainless steel
- Stainless steel 304 vs 316
- Other factors
- Stainless steel valves
View our online selection of stainless steel valves!
What is stainless steel?
Steel, in general, consists of iron and carbon. Stainless steel, on the other hand, encompasses various steel blends containing at least 10.5% chromium by weight. These blends are primarily made to withstand corrosion or oxidation, which occurs when metals react with oxygen (in air or water) and form rust. Stainless steels are 100% recyclable.
When chromium (Cr), a durable metal, comes into contact with water or air, it undergoes a chemical reaction with oxygen. In stainless steel, chromium oxide forms a thin, stable film on the surface (Figure 2 labeled A), protecting the metal from corrosion by limiting oxygen exposure. This corrosion resistance process is known as passivation. The protective film can self-repair (Figure 2 labeled C) if scratched or disturbed (Figure 2 labeled B).
Figure 2: Stainless steel with a chromium oxide surface film. Chromium oxide intact (A), chromium oxide damaged (B), and chromium oxide self-reformed (C). The blue spheres are oxygen.
Types of stainless steel
Varying the ratios of different elements has led to many kinds of stainless steel. Beyond chromium, other alloying elements are added to stainless steel, for example, molybdenum, nickel, and titanium. These elements enhance stainless steel's formability, strength, and chemical resistance.
Austenitic stainless steel is the most widely produced family of stainless steel. It is created by alloying nickel, which gives it excellent formability and weldability. Stainless steels 304 and 316 are members of this family.
Stainless steel 304 vs 316
When selecting a specific grade of stainless steel for a given application, the first and foremost criterion is corrosion resistance. Other mechanical or physical properties may also need to be considered to meet service performance.
Figure 3: A stainless steel 304 pipe end stamped to indicate its steel grade
Stainless steel 304 (EN steel number 1.4301) and stainless steel 316 (EN steel number 1.4401, 1.4436) have very similar physical and mechanical properties, but their primary difference remains in their resistance to corrosion in different environments:
304 Stainless Steel
- Contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel
- Cost-effective choice if high concentrations of chloride are not present.
316 Stainless Steel
- Contains 16% chromium, 10% nickel, and an additional 2% molybdenum
- The added molybdenum provides greater corrosion resistance to acids and localized pitting attack by chloride solutions such as seawater and de-icing salts.
The corrosion resistance of stainless steel in acidic or basic solutions depends on the kind and concentration of acid or base and the solution temperature.
Figure 4: A stainless steel 316 tee pipe fitting stamped to indicate its steel grade
Corrosion resistance to acids
|Stainless steel type||Resistance to acids|
|Stainless steel 304||
|Stainless steel 316||
Table 1: Stainless steel 304 vs 316 resistance to acids
Corrosion resistance to bases
|Stainless steel type||Resistance to bases|
|Stainless steel 304||
|Stainless steel 316||
Table 2: Stainless steel 304 vs 316 resistance to bases
As mentioned in the above section about corrosion resistance, most of the other properties of stainless steel 304 and 316 are similar. Understanding the following properties can help select the right stainless steel, but does not need a lot of focus unless the application has very precise demands:
- Mechanical properties: 304 and 316 have similar tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation. 316 has slightly higher strength and toughness due to molybdenum.
- Cost: 304 is less expensive than 316 due to the absence of molybdenum. The lower cost can be significant for large materials or projects.
- Heat resistance: 316 has a slightly higher heat resistance than 304.
- Fabrication and formability: 304 is slightly easier to work with than 316 when fabricating, welding, and forming.
- Weight: 316 is slightly denser than 304 due to molybdenum.
Stainless steel valves
Stainless steel valves are widely used primarily due to their corrosion resistance. With everything else equal, 304 and 316 valves have a negligible difference in temperature and pressure rating. Look for a stamped number on the valve's body to determine if it's 304 or 316, similar to the objects in Figures 3 and 4. The following table describes factors to consider when selecting between stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 316 valves.
|Property||Stainless steel 304 valve||Stainless steel 316 valve|
|Corrosion resistance||Good resistance but inferior to 316||Superior to 316 due to the addition of molybdenum|
|Applications||Food processing, water treatment, general plumbing and other applications that require moderate corrosion resistance||Marine environments, chemical processing, pharmaceutical industries, and other applications with high corrosion resistance demands|
|Cost||Less expensive||More expensive|
Table 3: Selecting between stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 316 valves
How do I tell the difference between stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 316?
Unless stamped, the only way to tell the difference between these two types of stainless steel is to test them chemically. There are no visual markers or mechanical properties that make them easy to differentiate.
How do I choose between stainless steel 304 and stainless steel 316?
Choosing between these two stainless steel types typically comes down to understanding how much corrosion resistance is necessary. Stainless steel 316 has superior corrosion resistance but is also more expensive.

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This pendant is a part of the AXIS Crystal Talisman collection. TEA created this collection to let the mineral specimens shine. All of the crystals from this collection are selected from our stash we've been hand picking over the last 10 years. This specific crystal is a bi-color tourmaline specimen and has a 14k yellow gold plated finish.
1 1/8" tall x 5/8" wide
The chain pictured above is our "1.4mm Gold Dapped Bar Link Chain" made of 14k Yellow Gold-Filled and is 24 inches in length.
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Hoteluri in Beaufort (SC), Statele Unite (32 hoteluri)
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This Beaufort boutique hotel boasts 43 well-appointed guest rooms, each equipped with cable satellite television with HBO and high-speed Internet access. This 100% non-smoking hotel features an array of amenities including a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, an exercise facility, an outdoor swimming pool, business services and meeting/banquet facilities.
At Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Beaufort at Highway 21 recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a fitness facility. The hotel also features a restaurant and a business center.
This brand new hotel is a perfect fit for business travellers.

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Temple Lérab Ling
Lerab Ling is a retreat center of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism created in 1991 by Sogyal Rinpoché. It is part of network of Rigpa centers founded by the same master. It was inaugurated by the 14th Dalai Lama in 2008.
The temple is open to the public on Sunday afternoon, depending on the season.
Villa Jeanne offers quality accommodation for visitors or people on retreat wishing to have a rest, for one or more nights.
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The Navacelles circus is a natural circus from Languedoc-Roussillon, in the south of France, in the southern part of Grands Causses.
It is formed by a meander of the river La Vis in impressives gorges between the Causse du Larzac at the south (Saint-Maurice-Navacelles, Hérault) and the north of Blandas (Blandas, Gard). The hamlet of Navacelles, It is has 35 kms from the Villa Jeanne with a car.
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Lac du Salagou
Lac du Salagou is an artificial lake created at the end of 1960 to irrigate the surrounding cultures. It has become a play ground with an unique nature, for sailing lovers , walkers, or mountain bikes exits. Also perfect for family walks, or just to relax.
It is only at few kilometers from Villa Jeanne (6 kms) and easily accessible.
Saint Fulcran Cathedral
St. Fulcran Cathedral from Lodeve is a typical architecture of the Southern Gothic. Lodève, Hérault, old city with a Celtic origin, is slightly away from the Mediterranean coast, at the foot of the mountains in the region Languedoc-Roussillon the building measure 58 meters long, central nave 15 meters wide with a height of vaults 25 meters.
The Cathedral is open every day
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When Amy Liptrot returns to Orkney after more than a decade away, she is drawn back to the Outrun on the sheep farm where she grew up. Approaching the land that was once home, memories of her childhood merge with the recent events that have set her on this journey. Amy was shaped by the cycle of the seasons, birth and death on the farm, and her father's mental illness, which were as much a part of her childhood as the wild, carefree existence on Orkney. But as she grew up, she longed to leave this remote life. She moved to London and found herself in a hedonistic cycle. Unable to control her drinking, alcohol gradually took over. Now thirty, she finds herself washed up back home on Orkney, standing unstable at the cliff edge, trying to come to terms with what happened to her in London. Spending early mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, the days tracking Orkney's wildlife - puffins nesting on sea stacks, arctic terns swooping close enough to feel their wings - and nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy slowly makes the journey towards recovery from addiction. The Outrun is a beautiful, inspiring book about living on the edge, about the pull between island and city, and about the ability of the sea, the land, the wind and the moon to restore life and renew hope.
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It set him on a quest that would take him halfway around the world in an exploration of the origins of international law and the pursuit of his own secret family history, beginning and ending with the last day of the Nuremberg trial.
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'Writing about yourself is a funny business...But in a project like this, the writer has made one promise, to show the reader his mind. In these pages, I've tried to do this.' -Bruce Springsteen, from the pages of Born to Run In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it. That's how this extraordinary autobiography began. Over the past seven years, Bruce Springsteen has privately devoted himself to writing the story of his life, bringing to these pages the same honesty, humour and originality found in his songs. He describes growing up Catholic in Freehold, New Jersey, amid the poetry, danger and darkness that fuelled his imagination, leading up to the moment he refers to as 'The Big Bang': seeing Elvis Presley's debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. He vividly recounts his relentless drive to become a musician, his early days as a bar band king in Asbury Park, and the rise of the E Street Band. With disarming candour, he also tells for the first time the story of the personal struggles that inspired his best work, and shows us why the song 'Born to Run' reveals more than we previously realized. Born to Run will be revelatory for anyone who has ever enjoyed Bruce Springsteen, but this book is much more than a legendary rock star's memoir. This is a book for workers and dreamers, parents and children, lovers and loners, artists, freaks or anyone who has ever wanted to be baptized in the holy river of rock and roll. Rarely has a performer told his own story with such force and sweep. Like many of his songs ('Thunder Road', 'Badlands', 'Darkness on the Edge of Town', 'The River', 'Born in the U.S.A.', 'The Rising', and 'The Ghost of Tom Joad', to name just a few), Bruce Springsteen's autobiography is written with the lyricism of a singular songwriter and the wisdom of a man who has thought deeply about his experiences.
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Which American city has the happiest inhabitants? This question has sparked numerous hypotheses and heated debates, with many cities claiming the coveted number one spot. But what should be evaluated when measuring such a subjective thing as happiness? Well, a thorough analysis from a recent study took into account diverse factors – such as economic security, healthy diet, and vacations – and it successfully evaluated hundreds of metropolitan areas across the country. The winner will definitely surprise you!
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#23. Austin, Texas.
Where do Americans live a fulfilling life? Where do they feel the most motivated, cheerful and purposeful? Many of the cities which showed the best results in the study will definitely surprise you, and the top ranking starts here, with Austin. Which are its special qualities exactly?
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Well, the answer is right in front of your eyes! The picture shows the spectacular three-acre pool filled with deliciously warm water taken from underground springs. The massive pool is called Barton Springs, and it can be found in Austin’s Zilker Park. Locals can enjoy a casual swim or some moments to chill in the water with friends at any moment of the year.
#22. Portland, Maine.
Indeed, the crucial role of Austin’s Zilker Park indicates a relevant finding of the study: access to nature, a pleasant climate, and other close related metrics result in a favorable context that undermines sedentarism, and are therefore essential for a happy life. This is exactly what explains Portland’s appearance on the list.
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If you cherish walking your way through a new city, like me, you’ll instantly fall in love with Portland. The low insecurity rates, nice illumination and beautiful streets full of blossoming trees make it an ideal place for a long, serene stroll. Besides, locals show greater signs of civic engagement than in most of the other American cities. Nothing better than people addressing important issues!
#21. San Diego-Carlsbad, California.
Spoiler: California doesn’t have the number one spot! Yes, though many people think of this state’s cities as the most joyful and care-free of the country (in fact, they will definitely appear more than once on the list), the winner is more of a surprise. However, Californian cities did rank well, with one of them being San Diego.
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One of San Diego’s most notable attractions which improve the locals’ life-quality is the awe-inspiring Balboa Park. Even foreign travelers coming from every continent are constantly hypnotized by this massive 1200-acre oasis, where the San Diego Zoo can be found. But don’t miss slides #19, #16 and #8 to discover the other Californian cities!
#20. Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota/Wisconsin.
If asked, not a lot of people would associate a snowy city with sky-high levels of happiness. However, they’d be wrong. Minnesota’s twin cities are a great example of this. Their hundreds of miles of ski trails attract the extreme sports lovers of the continent, offering courses full of adrenaline for both amateurs and professionals.
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If you have always been hesitant to practice snowboarding or skying, these cities may be the little push that’s needed to start. Just look at the woman that appears in the picture: she sure looks ecstatic! Even her adorable dog seems to be enjoying the snow. Don’t worry though, if winter’s not your thing, these cities also have some of the best summer festivals!
#19. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California.
Thrill and adventure await this man as he contemplates California’s sunny and mountainous beaches. Just imagine yourself enjoying your weekend resting in the warm sand while reading a fun novel. After one hour or two, when the sweat drops are already falling on the book’s pages, you can dive into the cool marine waters.
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Don’t know about you, but it sure sounds tempting to me! Indeed, California’s traditional pleasant weather and nearby national forests make the city of Oxnard one of America’s happiest places to live in. Additionally, its inhabitants earn well above the country’s average income generally, providing for crucial economic stability.
#18. Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire.
Now here’s a tricky question: is income the most important factor for individual well-being? Well, a vast amount of job opportunities and above average salaries are essential for buying high-quality food, a cozy house, and other desired products, or paying for your cherished vacation. If someone is economically stable, he or she will probably feel less stressed and insecure, and more successful.
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But answering the first question is hard since these aren’t the only factors worth mentioning. Happiness is an extremely difficult feeling to analyze or predict, and it results from the interaction of many things: a diverse range of cultural activities, accessible natural areas, a healthy diet, social interactions, enjoyable weather, among other things. And the truth is that this city meets most the things mentioned above: on the one hand, it has almost full employment and decent wages; on the other hand, it offers several cultural and natural activities, especially considering that it’s just an hour’s drive from Boston, the Atlantic Coast, and the White Mountains.
#17. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The paths that split between the colossal red rock formations in Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods are an ideal place for adventurers and nature lovers. If you’re visiting from another country, a couple of days of chilling out are recommended before going for a long hike. This is due to the fact that the city sits about a mile and a half above sea level.
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Yes, you better take it easy and take your time to get acclimatized, or else you’ll run out of breath after a short jog! The Garden of God is worth the effort, though. This natural paradise is visited by approximately two million tourists every year… that’s quite impressive! Just picture yourself contemplating a sunset like the one seen in the picture. Who can say no to that!
#16. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, California.
You have to be brave to stand on the edge of the cable car like those kids seen in the picture! Seriously, don’t try this at home, guys. California’s steep hills, like the one which can be observed in the photograph, were the reason why Andrew Smith Hallidie decided to design a safer mode of transport around the city, hence the notorious cable car system.
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An effective system of transport can be a key factor for people’s happiness, and especially for kids’. Since the younger inhabitants can’t have a drivers license, or may not have the opportunity of owning a car right after obtaining their driving license, an organized system of trains, buses, or cable cars is more important than what we usually give them credit for.
#15. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Ann Arbor may only be the sixth largest city in the state of Michigan, with a population of about 115 thousand, but many consider it the most important. This is because the famous University Of Michigan can be found in this city. The bewildering, fully-packed stadium from the picture belongs to the university, and it ranks among the largest from America.
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Just imagine yourself being the captain of the college’s football team and facing this frenzied crowd for the most important match of the season! Moreover, this city gained a lot of political recognition in the ’60s and ’70s for its growing activism, predominantly because of the anti-Vietnam protests. Check the following slide to discover one of the happiest cities!
#14. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Finally, Honolulu has made its appearance! Indeed, though many people suppose that it’s the happiest American city, it didn’t reach the top ten, according to the study. Don’t get pissed if you were rooting for Honolulu though, number 14 is a pretty remarkable achievement too!
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So, one might ask oneself why is this city held in such high regard in the collective consciousness. First of all, some movies which romanticize Hawaii may probably play their part here. But the gorgeous beaches with their mighty waves for young surfers, as well as the pleasant temperatures, do explain Honolulu’s attractiveness.
#13. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida.
North Port has several unique attractions that explain its citizens’ high levels of happiness. The city features from breathtaking rose gardens – which are a top-notch pick for professional photographers and nature lovers – to exotic circus exhibits and art galleries with works from skillful painters. Yes, North Port has it all!
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Moreover, its stupendous all-year-round climate is ideal for outdoor activities, such as planning a picnic at a park or playing an improvised basketball match with your friends. In fact, if you ask locals, they can guide you to a large state forest or to the Myakka River, which offers a great variety of wildlife. Be sure to keep sliding, you’re about to reach the top ten happiest cities!
#12. Salinas, California.
Salinas is yet another Californian city that made it to the ranking, but it has a particularity which is definitely worth mentioning. Salinas is easily one of the most cherished stops for literature lovers, but can you guess why? Ok, here’s a tip, analyze the picture in detail… If you still can’t figure it out, here’s the answer: Salinas was John Steinbeck’s hometown!
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The notorious author won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1962, and his novels skillfully combined poignant social commentary with relatable characters and a great sense of humor. Some of his most successful books are Of Mice And Men, and The Grapes of Wrath, which earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Both The National Steinbeck Center and his childhood home can be visited in Salinas, so if you’re a fan of Steinbeck’s work you know where to go!
#11. Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, Florida.
Just put yourself in someone from this photo’s shoes for a second. The sun is going to sleep, casting a golden glow which transforms the sky into a graceful mixture of vibrant colors. After a pleasant, long walk in the sand with your couple or friend, you decide to wander through the dock, listening to the constant clash of waves.
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Finally, you sit down at the edge, ready to contemplate the last minutes of an epic sunset. Yeah, this scene might seem fictional, but it’s an evening like any other in Naples, Florida! The city’s tropical climate, palm trees, and mesmerizing beaches will make you fall in love with it instantly. Check the next slide to start with the country’s top ten happiest cities!
#10. Anchorage, Alaska.
Most people wouldn’t think of Alaskan cities when asked about the happiest zones, mainly because of the freezing cold weather. However, this is just a mere prejudice. We’ve already learned that numerous factors interact to produce happiness, and cities may compensate a disadvantage with other remarkable strengths, such as culturally iconic places to visit, and in the case of Alaska, its many natural marvels!
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So for those of you who dislike Alaska’s challenging weather, we must tell you: its national parks are worth it! This city has 5 stupendous nearby national parks, with mind-blowing lakes, surreal glaciers, mountains, and wildlife. Ideal for adventurers and explorers alike!
#9. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.
Barnstable Town, Massachusetts, is composed of seven unique villages, each with its own history, traditions, and style. Hyannis, for instance, is the largest one, and it’s known as the business district. What a beautiful name for a village, right? It makes me want to visit it right away. Just think about a picture next to the “Welcome to Hyannis” sign, I’d upload it everywhere!
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Well, it’s not much of a surprise that it’s a tourist favorite destination, especially in the summer. And it’s not only because of its cool name: its spectacular beaches and attractive shops certainly contribute to the village’s success as well. If you’re a book lover, here’s a secret tip: the oldest library of the country is here, so make sure to ask for the address!
#8. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut.
The metro area of Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk offers a wide range of cultural activities, from some of the best cinemas to upbeat bars with live music. The people who live here have another great advantage, though. New York is only 40 miles away! Just imagine having some cool things to do in your hometown, but also having New York at a one-hour drive from you.
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So if you visit Bridgeport, you can take a day-trip to New York and enjoy an abundant brunch in Central Park with friends, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art after delighting your stomach, and then take a walk along the Brooklyn Bridge. However, don’t let New York’s proximity overshadow Bridgeport’s rich history. In fact, in the old days, some English settlements took advantage of Bridgeport’s Harbor. This harbor actually played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War, since the Continental Army used it to dock many ships.
#7. Provo, Utah.
The number seven city with the happiest Americans, according to the study’s results, is Provo, Utah. Provo is the third largest city in Utah, with a population of about 115 thousand. The city’s main feature can be seen in this fantastic photograph: an impressive amount of outdoor activities. If you’re a nature lover like me, you’ll definitely enjoy this place: after all, rafting, fishing, and hiking are all just a couple of minutes away.
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Still, if you’re a lazy type and recreational sports don’t attract you that much, Provo’s surroundings do offer some mesmerizing landscapes to take some awesome pictures, or to simply enjoy a romantic walk with your couple, what’s not to like about that! Check the following slide to discover one of California’s happiest cities.
#6. San Jose, California.
After admiring this mind-blowing panorama, it’s not much of a surprise to see San Jose so well positioned in this ranking. I mean, if I lived near this green paradise, with its delightful temperatures and perfect conditions for taking a couple of strolls outside per day, I’d definitely feel cheerful!
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San Jose is located on San Francisco Bay’s southern shore, and weather specialists affirm that 300 beautiful sunny days occur each year, approximately. Pretty impressive, right? Moreover, this city is also known for being the capital of Silicon Valley, the renowned global center of technological and social media development and innovation. But to your surprise, this isn’t California’s happiest city: slide on to discover the western state’s winner!
#5. San Luis Obispo, California.
If San Luis Obispo was your guess, congratulations! Indeed, this is one of California’s two best-positioned cities in the happiness ranking. The bestselling author Dan Buettner teamed with social scientists to elaborate the complex investigations which led to these interesting results, and San Jose has the honor of starting off the top 5. Are you wondering what makes the people from these five radiant cities so happy?
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Well, according to the research, locals from these places tend to laugh, socialize, and smile more often. They also tend to feel that they’re achieving significant progress in order to achieve their aims, and they usually have access to green spaces. San Luis Obispo is no exception since its bike trails are ideal for exploring the nearby sand dunes and amusing mountains.
#4. Fort Collins, Colorado.
Yes, Colorado had only appeared once in this list, so this may be quite a surprise for any reader. But don’t underestimate this state. In fact, if you keep sliding you’ll see Colorado making another entry in the top three! But now we’re here to talk about Fort Collins, so we shouldn’t get distracted with what’s next.
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Want to learn something cool about this city? Its famous storefronts actually inspired Disney Main Street’s design. Isn’t that cool? I think so! Besides, if you ever visit Fort Collins, your view would also be enticed by the sublime Rocky Mountains, one of the world’s major mountain ranges and top touristic sites.
#3. Charlottesville, Virginia.
Finally, the top three has arrived! Initiating the cherished podium we have Charlottesville, Virginia. The University of Virginia, a World Heritage Site, can be found here. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, with the first class and first degree being given in 1825 and 1828, respectively.
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The University of Virginia is one of the country’s most distinguished colleges, and Jefferson played a crucial role in its curriculum planning. Besides, the design of the university’s Academical Village is perhaps one of its most remarkable features, containing beautiful gardens, numerous housing buildings, and several courts and sporting facilities. What an honor to play a part in the future education of dozens of generations, right? Additionally, Monticello, Jefferson’s past residence, is also a World Heritage Site, so be sure to visit this awesome place as well!
#2. Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California.
With so many appearances on this list, everyone must’ve been asking themselves which is California’s happiest city, and here is the yearned answer! Indeed, Santa Cruz has many characteristics that make it an ideal location for enjoying a cheerful life full of motivation and energy.
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Not only does it boast California’s characteristic enchanting beaches and a stunning boardwalk ideal for a pleasant visit with kids, but it also has one of the oldest amusement parks of the country. Just look at the colorful roller-coasters in the picture, it sure looks like a lot of fun! But there’s an essential detail that shouldn’t be overlooked: all of these attractions offer an incredible view of the Monterrey Bay. But don’t miss the happiest city of all!
#1. Boulder, Colorado.
Ladies and gentlemen, finally our winner! Yes, according to the National Geographic Gallup Special Index, Boulder, Colorado is the happiest city in America. The interviews, with tons of different metrics evaluated and calculated, threw some interesting conclusions. One of these is that there’s a notorious correlation between a city’s happiness index and its “bikeabilty” and walkability.
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Thus, it’s no surprise that Boulder happens to be an ideal place to travel on two wheels. The well-protected green spaces and low insecurity rates make it a pleasant city for discovering new places every day. And if you add its clean air and a strong sense of community, you have a perfect combination for a happy life!