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1. Darius Rucker, Hootie & Blowfish
Darius Rucker was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and released several albums that reached platinum status. He also won two Grammys. Rucker had remade himself as a country singer after he returned to solo.
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Darius Rucker’s Solo Career
Nearly 20 years after his Grammy wins as Hootie, the Blowfish and Rucker, Rucker won his first Grammy in 2013 for best country solo performance. “Wagon Wheel.”The Recording Industry Association of America has certified the single eight times platinum, which is equivalent to 8 million units.
Rucker has seven solo albums. Each album features a number of hits, including “This,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long”And “Homegrown Honey.”He also has a whiskey line and a brand partnership for the golf brand PGX.
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2. Iggy Pop: The Stooges
Iggy Pop, who was born James Newell Osterberg in 1964, rose to prominence as the lead singer of The Stooges, a protopunk band that released their debut album. “The Stooges,”1969
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Solo career of Iggy Pop
Pop’s 1977 album, “Pop”, was the beginning of his solo career. “The Idiot,”Over the next 40 years, he recorded music and continued to do so.
He also wrote an autobiography. “I Need More,”This book was published in 1982. His 2016 release, “Post Pop Depression,”This was his first solo album to reach the No. 1 spot. Billboard’s top-selling rock albums chart reached No. 1. His latest album was released. “Free,”In 2019.
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3. Alice Cooper: Alice Cooper
Before he became Alice Cooper the solo artist — he was Vincent Damon Furnier, Alice Cooper was the frontman of a similar band. The group released its debut album. “Pretties for You,”1969 and its follow-up album, “Easy Action,”The following year, Cooper split from the rest of the band. Cooper left the band in 1974 to start his solo career.
Alice Cooper’s Solo Career
Cooper released his first solo album. “Welcome to My Nightmare,”1975. The release of his hit single in the late 1970s brought him to stardom as a shock rocker. “You & Me” and albums that included “Lace And Whiskey”And “From The Inside.” In 1989, he released “Trash,” which featured the single “Poison” — his bestselling single. It is certified gold by the RIAA.
Outside of music, Cooper appeared on a number of television shows and movies, including 1991’s “Wayne’s World.” He currently hosts a radio show, “Nights With Alice Cooper,” and tours six months out of the year (when it’s safe to do so). Cooper also recently launched a podcast, “Alice Cooper’s Vintage Vault,” which features interviews with other notable musicians.
4. Billy Idol: Chelsea, Generation X, Gen X
Billy Idol started out as a guitarist for the punk rock group Chelsea before leaving and forming another band, Generation X, in 1976. The group released the songs “Youth Youth Youth”And “Ready Steady Go” before splitting in 1980. Tony James, Idol’s bassist, formed a new band called Gen X. They released the 1980s anthem. “Dancing With Myself.”The band disbanded quickly, but Idol started a solo career and rereleased his songs. “Dancing With Myself” as a solo effort.
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Billy Idol’s Solo career
Idol was a solo artist and released a number hit songs, including “Rebel Yell”And “White Wedding.”He had eight Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles, including the No. He had eight top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including the No. “Cradle of Love.” He’s also dabbled in acting, with a role in Oliver Stones’ 1991 film “The Doors,”An autobiography was published. “Dancing With Myself.”
Idol has reissued his 1985 album. “Vital Idol”As “Vital Idol: Revitalized”In 2018.
5. Morrissey: Smiths
The Smiths were formed in 1982 by Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr and bassist Andy Rourke. Four albums were released over the next four-years, all of which reached No. They reached No. 1 or No. 2. According to Biography.com, 2 was on the U.K. charts. The band broke up in 1987 and Morrissey started his solo career the year after.
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Morrissey’s Solo Career
Morrissey’s first solo album was released. “Viva Hate,”The RIAA has certified it gold in 1988. He’s released more than a dozen albums since then. His latest album is “I Am Not a Dog on a Chain,”Released March 2020. Forbes reported that his albums have reached the top ten on the U.K. charts.
Morrissey started his Las Vegas residency in 2020.
6. Annie Lennox: Eurythmics
Annie Lennox, along with Dave Stewart, was a member of Eurythmics before she became a household name. Their second album made waves. “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This,”In 1983.
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Annie Lennox’s Solo Career
Lennox’s solo career was launched in 1990 by the release of her album. “Diva,”It sold 7 million copies in total worldwide and included the hit singles. “Why”And “Walking on Broken Glass.”Six more solo albums have been released since then, the most recent being 2019’s. “Lepidoptera.”
7. Ricky Martin: Menudo
Ricky Martin was just 10 years old when he joined Latin boyband Menudo. After five years as the group’s leader singer, he quit in 1991 to start his solo career.
Ricky Martin’s Solo career
Martin was an international superstar when his recordings were released. “La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life),”It was made the official song of FIFA World Cup 1998. American audiences first heard the song at the Grammy Awards. He has continued to enjoy a successful music career in the U.S. as well as around the world. He released his tenth studio album. “A Quien Quiera Escuchar,”2015.
Martin released his latest single. “Falta Amor”Sebastian Yatra, March 2020
Martin, in addition to his musical career has taken up acting with appearances on Broadway, TV and the Ryan Murphy drama. “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”He has also published an autobiography and a book for children.
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8. Stevie Nicks: Fleetwood Mac
Stevie Nicks is known for her distinctive vibrato singing voice and rose to fame in the rock band Fleetwood Mac, where she was a member since 1975. Nicks performed solo and with Fleetwood Mac until her departure from the band at its 1990 tour.
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Stevie Nicks’ Solo Career
Nicks’ debut solo album, “Bella Donna,”It was released in 1981, and is quadruple-platinum. Eight of her other solo albums have also achieved platinum status. The “Edge of Seventeen”The 24 Karat Gold solo tour of singer has grossed approximately $25 million.
Nicks reunited her old bandmates for a European tour 2018 and is still touring as an independent artist.
9. Paul Simon: Simon & Garfunkel
Paul Simon was a folk-rock artist who first recorded solo in 1964. He also released his debut album, Simon & Garfunkel. Simon released his first solo album a year later. “The Paul Simon Songbook.”He recorded again with Simon & Garfunkel before the duo split up.
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Paul Simon’s Solo Career
Simon has released 13 solo albums since then.
His latest solo album, 2018’s “In the Blue Light,”At No. No. 3 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums charts. Simon has also made a lot of money on the road, in addition to his album sales profits. According to Pollstar estimates, Simon’s 2014 tour with Sting brought in $29.5 million.
10. Harry Styles: One Direction
An appearance in 2010 “The X Factor”Harry Styles eventually joined the hugely successful boyband One Direction. The group released five albums between 2011 and 2015 and sold millions of records. The group was disbanded by Zayn Malik’s departure in 2016.
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Harry Styles’ Solo Career
Styles signed his own record deal just a few months after One Direction announced that they were going on hiatus. Styles released a self-titled solo album and his follow up album in 2017. “Fine Line,”In 2019, it became the first No. It was the first No.1 album of the 2020 decade. Forbes reported that the album was the third-biggest debut in 2019, selling 478,000 units in its initial week.
Styles, a solo artist, has been a constant presence in the charts with hits like “Adore You,” “Sign of the Times”And “Watermelon Sugar.”
11. Neil Young: Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
In 1966, Neil Young, a singer-songwriter, released his first album with Buffalo Springfield. The group released hits like “For What It’s Worth,” “Broken Arrow”And “I Am a Child”Young was able to amass a large following and he left the band in 1968. In 1969, he released a self-titled record and returned to band life as a member in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, which he joined the same year. Young rose to fame with the band but left in 1970 to pursue his solo career.
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Neil Young’s Solo career
According to the RIAA Young has released 45 solo albums and sold 17.5 million units.
Young announced in February 2020 that he would embark on a new tour called the Crazy Horse Barn Tour. Young stated in March that he is putting his touring plans on hold to avoid putting his older fans at risk of the coronavirus.
12. Gwen Stefani: No Doubt
Gwen Stefani gained prominence on the music scene in the 1990s as No Doubt’s lead singer, but she decided to go solo in 2004.
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Gwen Stefani’s Solo Life
Since leaving No Doubt, Stefani has released four solo albums. “Love. Angel. Music. Baby”It was released in 2004. It sold 309,000 copies its first week. “The Sweet Escape,”This album was released in 2006 and peaked at No. 3 “This Is What the Truth Feels Like,”This single was released in 2016 by Billboard and earned Stefani her first chart-topper solo. “You Make It Feel Like Christmas,”It was released in 2018 and peaked as No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. Forbes reports that Stefani’s solo tour Sweet Escape in 2007 earned $55 million in gross ticket sales.
The “Hollaback Girl”The singer has also made some serious money outside of her music career. Her L.A.M.B. is one of her other business interests. Her L.A.M.B., Harajuku Lovers fragrance line, and even an eyeglass line — gx By Gwen Stefani are some of her other business interests. She has also been a judge on reality singing competitions. “The Voice.”
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13. Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin
Robert Plant is most well-known as the lead singer for the rock band Led Zeppelin. However, he has also enjoyed a long solo career that spans over 30 years.
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Robert Plant’s Solo Career
Plant released his debut solo album. “Pictures at Eleven,”It was first published in 1982. It has been certified platinum since then. Plant has 15 solo albums that have topped the Billboard 200 album charts, including eight of the top 10.
His Grammy Award-winning album was his highest-charting. “Raising Sand”Alison Krause reached No. 2 and sold 1.6 millions copies in the U.S. The rock legend has released his latest album. “Carry Fire,”2017
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14. Pharrell Williams: The Neptunes, N*E*R*D
Before launching his singing career, Pharrell worked as part of the music production team, the Neptunes. The Neptunes produced many hits in the 2000s, including Jay-Z’s. “I Just Wanna Love U,”Britney Spears “I’m a Slave 4 U”Nelly’s “Hot in Herre.” In 2001, Williams released his own music as the frontman for the funk-rock group N*E*R*D.
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Solo Career of Pharrell Williams
Williams was not solo until 2006, when he released the album. “In My Mind,”This is his hit single “Frontin’.”Williams’ single was released in 2014. “Happy”Triple platinum status, with 1.8 Million units sold. His record sales of 1.8 million units earned him triple platinum status. net worthReally started to grow. Williams was a judge and made money touring and making music. “The Voice”Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM are two of its clothing lines.
15. Lionel Richie – The Commodores
Lionel Richie began his career as a singer, pianist, and saxophone player with the Commodores. They released their first single. “Machine Gun,”1974. Seven years later, he decided that he wanted to be a solo artist.
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Lionel Richie’s Solo Career
Lionel Richie was a star with 12 top 10 hits between 1981-87 and three No. His career spanned over a decade and he has had 12 top 10 hits between 1981 and 1987, as well as three No. His latest studio album, 2012’s, was among the top albums. “Tuskegee,”This year, it sold 789,000 units.
The “Dancing on the Ceiling”Singer continues to tour today and is also a judge on reality competition show. “American Idol.”
16. Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne, a founding member of Black Sabbath is often credited with creating heavy metal. The band’s eighth album was released in September. “Never Say Die!,”Osbourne resigned from the band in 1978.
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Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career
Osbourne, as a solo artist has placed 15 albums on U.K. Top 40 Charts. Ozzyfest was his first musical festival. In 1996, he became the star of MTV’s reality TV show. “The Osbournes,”The show ran on the network from 2002 through 2005. Osbourne’s family was paid $20 million for its second season.
Osbourne has released his latest album. “Ordinary Man,”In 2020 — 10 Years after his previous release.
17. Diana Ross: The Supremes
Diana Ross gained fame in 1960s when she was the lead singer for the Supremes, a Motown Records vocal ensemble with a long string of hit singles. In 1970, she decided to go it alone.
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Diana Ross’ Solo Career
Ross was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 40 singles. Six of his singles reached No. 1. Ross signed a seven year deal with RCA worth $20 million after leaving Motown. Ross returned to her original label, in 1989, after the RCA contract expired.
Ross has also been a successful actress. She starred as Billie Holiday in 1972. “Lady Sings the Blues”She was nominated for an Oscar and she was also named Dorothy in 1978’s Oscar. “The Wiz.”The “I’m Coming Out”The singer has recorded and toured frequently throughout her career. She also performed on the Super Bowl halftime show 1996.
18. Justin Timberlake: ‘N Sync
After a successful run “The New Mickey Mouse Club,”Justin Timberlake rose from humble beginnings to superstardom in the mid-to–late ’90s when he was a member the boyband ‘N Sync. Timberlake began his solo career in 2002.
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Justin Timberlake’s solo career
Timberlake has released five solo albums including his latest. “Man of the Woods,”2018 landed at No. Forbes reported that he landed in the No. 1 spot of the Billboard 200 upon its release. He ranked No. Forbes Celebrity 100 listed him at 41. He earned $57.5 million for the year. This was largely due to his 13-month Man of the Woods Tour. The concert tour sold over 1.7 million tickets and generated more than $225 millions.
He also makes money from endorsement deals, including one for Bai Brands. In 2016, he was appointed chief flavor officer of the company. Timberlake also has a line of tequila he makes with Sauza.
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19. Phil Collins: Genesis
After his success as a Genesis member, Phil Collins started his solo career. He continued to play in Genesis until he left the band in 1996.
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Phil Collins’ Solo Career
The “In the Air Tonight”According to the RIAA., the singer has sold 33.5million records worldwide as a single artist. Collins has released nine solo albums, and a bestseller memoir.
Collins announced his retirement in 2011 but he said that he was retiring for his 2017 Not Dead Yet tour. The tickets went on sale in less than 15 seconds. Resale sites sold tickets for more that $2,900.
Eric Clapton was a member of the Yardbirds and Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Cream before launching his solo career in 1970.
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Eric Clapton’s Solo career
50 years later, the guitarist, singer, and songwriter is still on tour. According to Pollstar, his tours earned $139.3 millions between 2000 and 2009. According to Venues Today alone, Clapton’s March 2017 performances at Madison Square Garden earned him an astonishing $7.5 million.
According to the RIAA Clapton is one of music’s most popular artists, having sold over 40 million albums during his career. He was the first person to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for three times, as a solo performer and as a member of Yardbirds or Cream.
21. Rod Stewart: Jeff Beck Group and The Faces
Rod Stewart, singer and songwriter, began his professional music career in the late 1960s as a member the Jeff Beck Group. He later joined The Faces before becoming a solo artist.
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Rod Stewart’s Solo career
Stewart was the author of several of his biggest hits, including “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy”And “Forever Young.”He has 31 solo albums to his credit, with the latest being 2019’s. “You’re in My Heart: Rod Stewart with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.”His newest album became his 10th No. He was ranked fifth on the U.K. chart with his latest album, and tied Michael Jackson for the fifth most No. Forbes reported that he has sold 1 album in all of history. His solo career spans over 50 years and has sold more than 250 million records around the world.
Sting, a Gordon Sumner-born musician, played in several bands before he made it big with The Police in 1978 with their debut album. “Outlandos d’Amour.”The Police ended their Synchronicity tour in March 1984. Sting released his first solo album that year.
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Sting’s Solo Career
Since leaving the Police Sting has received 10 Grammys. His most popular solo album, 1999’s “Brand New Day,”His longest-ever tour was preceded by the sale of 8 million copies. The hit album saw him perform close to 300 shows in 45 different countries, reaching nearly 3,000,000 people.
23. Gloria Estefan: Miami Sound Machine
Gloria Estefan joined the Miami Sound Machine as a part-time member in 1977 while she was still in college. However, she became an official member in 1980 when the band secured a major record contract. The group had crossover success in 1985 with the song. “Conga.”Although she didn’t leave the band, Estefan became the band’s main attraction. Their 1987 album, “The Band’s Best”, was her first release. “Let It Loose,”NPR reported that Gloria Estefan was the one who booked it.
Gloria Estefan’s Solo Career
The following are some examples “Let It Loose,”Estefan released the album “Cuts Both Ways”Although she was only known by her name, she was still backed up by the Miami Sound Machine. This album marked the beginning her solo career. It featured a number hit singles, and many Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs, like “Coming Out of the Dark”And “Don’t Wanna Lose You.”Estefan has sold more than 100 million albums all over the world, and has received a number songwriter and singer award.
Estefan has turned her musical success into several other ventures. Gloria, Emilio and Gloria own a multimedia entertainment company, a Cuban restaurant and several hotels, as well as a line spice and other kitchen products. They also serve as executive producers of the Broadway musical. “On Your Feet!,”This is a tribute to their lives and music.
24. Beyoncé Knowles: Destiny’s Child
Going solo after the demise of Destiny’s Child in 2005 proved to be a lucrative decision for Beyoncé Knowles. The singer was ranked No. Forbes’ Celebrity 100 List for 2019 ranked the singer at No. 20, with earnings of $81 millions for the year.
Beyoncé Knowles’ Solo Career
As a solo artist Knowles sold 15 million albums and her On The Run II stadium tours with Jay-Z earned more than $250 million. Forbes reported that the show brought in $5 million per night.
Knowles also owns a clothing line, Ivy Park. She recently relaunched it with Adidas and has many endorsement deals. According to reports, Knowles signed a $4.7 million contract for L’Oreal and a $50,000,000 multiyear deal for Pepsi. The actress who became a megastar in 2002’s “The Biggest Loser” has also been an actress. “Austin Powers in Goldmember”2016’s “Dreamgirls.”
25 Paul McCartney: The Beatles
Guinness World Records has determined that Paul McCartney is not only a member of the Beatles’ top-selling group, but also the most successful songwriter of all time.
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Paul McCartney’s Solo Career
McCartney has released 31 albums post-Beatles. He did it either solo or with Wings. “McCartney.”His most recent album, “Egypt Station,”In 2018, it was released.
McCartney was voted the best-selling U.K. artist of 2016, with 22 albums reaching the No. 1 spot, including solo albums “McCartney II”In 1980, “Tug of War”1982 “Give My Regards to Broad Street”1984 “Flowers in the Dirt”1989
McCartney’s solo tours are also a success. According to Pollstar his solo tours earned him $221.4 million between 2000 and 2009. Forbes reported that McCartney’s recent tours were also very lucrative. He grossed $17.8million from four South American shows in 2019 alone and earned an average of $4million per tour stop.
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Book Review: The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett
Sixteen-year-old Dusty Everhart breaks into houses late at night, but not because she’s a criminal. No, she’s a Nightmare.
Being the only Nightmare at Arkwell Academy, a boarding school for magickind, and living in the shadow of her mother’s infamy, is hard enough. But when Dusty sneaks into Eli Booker’s house, things get a whole lot more complicated. He’s hot, which means sitting on his chest and invading his dreams couldn’t get much more embarrassing. But it does. Eli is dreaming of a murder.
Then Eli’s dream comes true.
Now Dusty has to follow the clues—both within Eli’s dreams and out of them—to stop the killer before more people turn up dead. And before the killer learns what she’s up to and marks her as the next target.
It looks likes the average rating for The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett is about three stars. I find this a bit odd. I know why I have problems with it but my problems are rarely shared by other young adult book readers. Of course, my main problem with The Nightmare Affair, and really most young adult books, is the juvenile and asinine romance. On page 20 there was this line: “Eli pointed at me, his chest muscles flexing in a way that made me want to giggle.” I’ll admit, I nearly put the book down right there and then. That line was almost too much for me to take. But I persevered and finished it. My own rating fell around 3 stars as well, for annoying romance and rather formulaic plot.
What I Liked
The basic idea. A magical/supernatural creature that feeds on dreams? That is awesome! A whole secret school hiding a whole society of magical/supernatural creatures? That is awesome! I really enjoyed the world building in The Nightmare Affair.
What I Didn’t Like
The romance. I still cringe just thinking about it. I know there are only so many ways an author can express an interest between characters but – honestly? – when it begins to sound like the symptoms to some disease, you need to reevaluate how you are writing it. I know teen romance is awkward but the girl shouldn’t come off looking like she has mental problems and menopause. (There is medicine for hot flashes, you know!)
As awesome as the world building and details are, the plot and characters are a bit formulaic. Dusty is the quirky girl whose quirk, her poufy red hair, just adds to her appeal. Eli is the hot bad boy who is really not as bad as he seems. It goes on; there is a love triangle, an outcast best friend, and the main character is a special snowflake among all the snowflakes. Even the bad guy fits within the well-worn young adult plot template. The reader pretty much knows who the bad guy is just because it follows the pattern.
Sometimes I feel like I’m reading the same young adult book over and over again with different characters and settings. I can see why The Nightmare Affair rates three stars for most everyone but books like this usually rate higher with the masses. For me, three stars means the novel was just okay. Not bad but not great either. The world building, nice pacing, and my love for all things magical and mythical save the book from being rated any lower. There is a decent amount to like in The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett. There could be improvements but I will definitely be reading the second book in the series just to see what happens next at Arkwell Academy.

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|By SOA News Desk||
|June 17, 2009 08:00 AM EDT||
With IBM taking major initiatives in the cloud computing arena this week, it is timely that SYS-CON Events recently announced that IBM WebSphere Director of Product Management Dr. Kareem Yusuf will be delivering a keynote on cloud computing and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) at the upcoming SOA World Conference & Expo 2009 East (www.soaworld2009.com) June 22-23 in New York City.
In his session, "Convergence in the Cloud: How Cloud Computing and SOA Produce Real Change," Dr. Yusuf will explore various definitions and characteristics of cloud computing and how SOA influences both the creation and adoption of cloud. Drawing on his personal experiences in driving several initiatives at IBM around SOA, cloud computing and virtualization, Dr. Yusuf will also address the implications of technology evolution, market adoption and supporting business models.
Characteristics of the cloud, such as dynamic provisioning of resources, self service capabilities, and pay-for-use billing, are catching the eye of many enterprises across the globe. "Cloud computing and SOA share a unique relationship that will help to pave the way for both the creation and adoption of cloud solutions,” Dr. Yusuf said. “The flexible, agile environment of cloud computing bears similar characteristics to the environments offered by SOA. All of this represents a convergence of technological paradigms that offer bottom-line value to any organization."
Read Kareem Yusuf's blog, "The Forecast is Cloudy” at http://kareemyusuf.wordpress.com/.
About the Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Kareem Yusuf, IBM WebSphere Software Product Management Director, is based in Somers, New York. In his current role, Dr. Yusuf is responsible for managing the WebSphere Application Infrastructure Portfolio, including the WebSphere Application Server Family, WebSphere Commerce, and most recently, has driven key new offerings into market in support of virtualization and cloud computing. He focuses on the life-cycle management of the application infrastructure product portfolio, manages new product introduction, product evolution and the markets served. With his team, he covers a wider range of concerns ranging from market analysis and product strategy to product delivery and ecosystem development. In his previous role as IBM Software Group Director of SOA Strategy & Planning, Dr. Yusuf helped foster IBM's leadership position in SOA, all the while driving IBM's SOA strategy and managing the IBM SOA Foundation Portfolio.
15th International SOA World Conference & Expo
This June's SOA World, which is the world's number one longest-running SOA event, will feature parallel content-rich tracks reflecting the worldwide adoption of the distributed computing paradigm, in which web services are deployed through specific service-oriented architectures and in which reusable components are core to the overall vision.
The technical program in June in New York City will provide a framework about how to understand policies, composites, lifecycle governance, loose coupling, heterogeneous distributed systems, adaptability vs. stability, service portfolio management - every relevant aspect of SOA as a framework for constructing and interlinking a company's back-end systems with the overall goal of lowering cost and adding flexibility.
Many organizations have already adopted SOA development models to deliver flexible and agile application components, but SOA is about people as much as technology, which is why so many companies send delegates to SOA World to accelerate their journey toward becoming SOA-enabled enterprises.
Delegates Will Learn How SOA Can:
- Help their businesses respond more quickly and cost-effectively to changing market conditions
- Promote the goal of separating users (consumers) from the service implementations
- Let them achieve the optimum balance between business needs, technology potential, and IT costs
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There's Big Data, then there's really Big Data from the Internet of Things. IoT is evolving to include many data possibilities like new types of event, log and network data. The volumes are enormous, generating tens of billions of logs per day, which raise data challenges. Early IoT deployments are relying heavily on both the cloud and managed service providers to navigate these challenges. In her session at Big Data Expo®, Hannah Smalltree, Director at Treasure Data, discussed how IoT, Big Data and deployments are processing massive data volumes from wearables, utilities and other machines...
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With major technology companies and startups seriously embracing IoT strategies, now is the perfect time to attend @ThingsExpo in Silicon Valley. Learn what is going on, contribute to the discussions, and ensure that your enterprise is as "IoT-Ready" as it can be! Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place Nov 3-5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, is co-located with 17th Cloud Expo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry players in the world. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most profound change in personal an...
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The worldwide cellular network will be the backbone of the future IoT, and the telecom industry is clamoring to get on board as more than just a data pipe. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Evan McGee, CTO of Ring Plus, Inc., discussed what service operators can offer that would benefit IoT entrepreneurs, inventors, and consumers. Evan McGee is the CTO of RingPlus, a leading innovative U.S. MVNO and wireless enabler. His focus is on combining web technologies with traditional telecom to create a new breed of unified communication that is easily accessible to the general consumer. With over a de...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that MetraTech, now part of Ericsson, has been named “Silver Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9–11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York, NY. Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society- a world leader in communications infrastructure, software and services. Some 40% of the world’s mobile traffic runs through networks Ericsson has supplied, serving more than 2.5 billion subscribers.
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Disruptive macro trends in technology are impacting and dramatically changing the "art of the possible" relative to supply chain management practices through the innovative use of IoT, cloud, machine learning and Big Data to enable connected ecosystems of engagement. Enterprise informatics can now move beyond point solutions that merely monitor the past and implement integrated enterprise fabrics that enable end-to-end supply chain visibility to improve customer service delivery and optimize supplier management. Learn about enterprise architecture strategies for designing connected systems tha...
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From telemedicine to smart cars, digital homes and industrial monitoring, the explosive growth of IoT has created exciting new business opportunities for real time calls and messaging. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Ivelin Ivanov, CEO and Co-Founder of Telestax, shared some of the new revenue sources that IoT created for Restcomm – the open source telephony platform from Telestax. Ivelin Ivanov is a technology entrepreneur who founded Mobicents, an Open Source VoIP Platform, to help create, deploy, and manage applications integrating voice, video and data. He is the co-founder of TeleStax, a...
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The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to evolve the way the world does business; however, understanding how to apply it to your company can be a mystery. Most people struggle with understanding the potential business uses or tend to get caught up in the technology, resulting in solutions that fail to meet even minimum business goals. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Jesse Shiah, CEO / President / Co-Founder of AgilePoint Inc., showed what is needed to leverage the IoT to transform your business. He discussed opportunities and challenges ahead for the IoT from a market and technical point of vie...
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Grow your business with enterprise wearable apps using SAP Platforms and Google Glass. SAP and Google just launched the SAP and Google Glass Challenge, an opportunity for you to innovate and develop the best Enterprise Wearable App using SAP Platforms and Google Glass and gain valuable market exposure. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Brian McPhail, Senior Director of Business Development, ISVs & Digital Commerce at SAP, outlined the timeline of the SAP Google Glass Challenge and the opportunity for developers, start-ups, and companies of all sizes to engage with SAP today.
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Cultural, regulatory, environmental, political and economic (CREPE) conditions over the past decade are creating cross-industry solution spaces that require processes and technologies from both the Internet of Things (IoT), and Data Management and Analytics (DMA). These solution spaces are evolving into Sensor Analytics Ecosystems (SAE) that represent significant new opportunities for organizations of all types. Public Utilities throughout the world, providing electricity, natural gas and water, are pursuing SmartGrid initiatives that represent one of the more mature examples of SAE. We have s...
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The Internet of Things will put IT to its ultimate test by creating infinite new opportunities to digitize products and services, generate and analyze new data to improve customer satisfaction, and discover new ways to gain a competitive advantage across nearly every industry. In order to help corporate business units to capitalize on the rapidly evolving IoT opportunities, IT must stand up to a new set of challenges. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director of THINKstrategies, will examine why IT must finally fulfill its role in support of its SBUs or face a new round of...
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One of the biggest challenges when developing connected devices is identifying user value and delivering it through successful user experiences. In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Mike Kuniavsky, Principal Scientist, Innovation Services at PARC, described an IoT-specific approach to user experience design that combines approaches from interaction design, industrial design and service design to create experiences that go beyond simple connected gadgets to create lasting, multi-device experiences grounded in people's real needs and desires.
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The true value of the Internet of Things (IoT) lies not just in the data, but through the services that protect the data, perform the analysis and present findings in a usable way. With many IoT elements rooted in traditional IT components, Big Data and IoT isn’t just a play for enterprise. In fact, the IoT presents SMBs with the prospect of launching entirely new activities and exploring innovative areas. CompTIA research identifies several areas where IoT is expected to have the greatest impact.
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Can call centers hang up the phones for good? Intuitive Solutions did. WebRTC enabled this contact center provider to eliminate antiquated telephony and desktop phone infrastructure with a pure web-based solution, allowing them to expand beyond brick-and-mortar confines to a home-based agent model. It also ensured scalability and better service for customers, including MUY! Companies, one of the country's largest franchise restaurant companies with 232 Pizza Hut locations. This is one example of WebRTC adoption today, but the potential is limitless when powered by IoT.
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The Internet of Things will greatly expand the opportunities for data collection and new business models driven off of that data. In her session at @ThingsExpo, Esmeralda Swartz, CMO of MetraTech, discussed how for this to be effective you not only need to have infrastructure and operational models capable of utilizing this new phenomenon, but increasingly service providers will need to convince a skeptical public to participate. Get ready to show them the money!
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The Internet of Things is not only adding billions of sensors and billions of terabytes to the Internet. It is also forcing a fundamental change in the way we envision Information Technology. For the first time, more data is being created by devices at the edge of the Internet rather than from centralized systems. What does this mean for today's IT professional? In this Power Panel at @ThingsExpo, moderated by Conference Chair Roger Strukhoff, panelists will addresses this very serious issue of profound change in the industry.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that BMC will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. BMC delivers software solutions that help IT transform digital enterprises for the ultimate competitive business advantage. BMC has worked with thousands of leading companies to create and deliver powerful IT management services. From mainframe to cloud to mobile, BMC pairs high-speed digital innovation with robust IT industrialization – allowing customers to provide amazing user experiences with optimized IT per...
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The Internet of Things is not new. Historically, smart businesses have used its basic concept of leveraging data to drive better decision making and have capitalized on those insights to realize additional revenue opportunities. So, what has changed to make the Internet of Things one of the hottest topics in tech? In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chris Gray, Director, Embedded and Internet of Things, discussed the underlying factors that are driving the economics of intelligent systems. Discover how hardware commoditization, the ubiquitous nature of connectivity, and the emergence of Big Data a...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that O'Reilly Media has been named “Media Sponsor” of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9–11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participa...
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The world is at a tipping point where the technology, the device and global adoption are converging to such a point that we will see an explosion of a world where smartphone devices not only allow us to talk to each other, but allow for communication between everything – serving as a central hub from which we control our world – MediaTek is at the heart of both driving this and allowing the markets to drive this reality forward themselves. The next wave of consumer gadgets is here – smart, connected, and small. If your ambitions are big, so are ours. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Jack Hu, D...
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I actually have a a Nvidia Ge force 465 EVGA and i get the memory leak every time i play after about 1 hr.
It has seemed to happen on most of the patches but now seems to be only error i get now i believe i had some direct draw ones or something like that before hand but i think that was the alt tabbing bug they fixed.
I wanted to know if there's any operating system that this game has had the least amount of bugs with i was thinking about reinstalling xp as with a dual boot so i can play this game more stably. I also have 7 x86 Enterprise and the game seems to run even worse on that. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as i am a big fan of this game and a paid supporter, (trust me that last 3 games i actually paid for were SC2, SC1 and umm Counter strike Original & Source, I really hope this game takes off and stays going like it seems it is, this game has the possibility to be a great game, it already is just needs more to it. and the few glitches fixed up especially the Combat Mob Damage issues, god those are annoying, and better ai, i thought the 2nd hardest setting would be kinda difficult sadly its quite easy.
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On Sunday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported the news, citing sources who said the contact occurred "this month." However, Morosi cautioned it is "unclear if there is momentum in talks" between the two teams.
While the non-waiver trade deadline came and went on July 31 with Verlander still in a Tigers uniform, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reported the right-hander cleared revocable trade waivers.
That makes Verlander eligible to be traded this season, although his contract could pose a barrier to any potential deal. According to Spotrac, the 34-year-old will make $28 million every season until 2020, when a vesting option for $22 million kicks in.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports wrote before the non-waiver deadline "rival teams simply want no part" of Verlander's contract.
However, Houston is in a unique win-now scenario at a dominant 71-40. It is 15 games ahead of the second-place Seattle Mariners in the American League West, and anything less than a World Series appearance could be seen as a failure after such an overwhelming start to the season.
While Verlander would add a proven name to the rotation before the stretch run and playoffs, he has a 4.20 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 137 innings. He has been nowhere near what he was as recently as 2016 with a 3.04 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 254 strikeouts in 227.2 innings.
However, he allowed just 10 earned runs in his last six starts and is starting to show signs of the dominant pitcher he has been in the past. He still has six All-Star appearances, the 2006 AL Rookie of the Year, the 2011 AL Cy Young and the 2011 AL MVP on his resume.
Most notably from Houston's perspective, Verlander boasts a solid 3.39 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 16 postseason starts throughout his career. He is an available veteran with playoff experience for a team looking to turn the corner in October after losing in the 2015 AL Division Series and missing the postseason entirely last year.
Now the Astros have to decide if those traits are worth the cost of Verlander's contract.

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School is officially in session. Freshmen are only worried about fitting in; sophomores are now thinking that they know everything about high school since they have one year of experience; and the seniors are beginning their early days of senioritis. And juniors? Juniors are stressing.
From massive workloads, to those occasional days of having multiple tests a day, to the stress-levels being at an all time high, you could never forget the juniors. As many are aware, junior year is probably the hardest year, and that will forever be known.
From someone who experienced it not too long ago, I know how junior year feels. But for those who don’t, here is a quote from the one and only Finley Hawkins ’24 who did not hold back.. Or even try to. She says, “Junior is lowkey the most disastrous thing I have ever experienced. Everyone is so sad and depressed all the time and nobody wants to be here. I’m waiting for the day my mother yanks me out of school. But I love all my friends and I couldn’t possibly survive without them… OH and Ms. Sutcliffe. I love that woman with my entire heart.”
Doesn’t this make you so excited to be a junior?! Although certainly not all juniors are having Finley Hawkins moments, there is no doubt a fair amount of stress exists for a junior, the year when it all starts to get real.
Here are some positive and healthy tips to manage it all.
Although it may seem like the hardest thing to do, make time for yourself. I already know you complain saying you have no time, but we all know you do. Stop scrolling on Tiktok or reacting to all your friends BeReal’s and put on a face mask, light a candle, and turn on some soothing music to relax. Journal too and write out all your feelings whether it is anger, sadness, or one good thing that happened that day. It will only take 10 minutes or less. Self care is extremely important to help with stress because it is something that allows you to take those extra breaths.
Another important tip to remember during this stressful year is that you need to avoid procrastinating at all costs. Get your work done right when you get it because it will just keep piling up and make you more stressed. I know it sucks because it does get overwhelming at times, but just be ahead of the game and stay organized! Everything is better when organized. So get a planner if you don’t already have one, an keep it updated so you are aware of all your assignments and due dates.
With organization goes talking to your teachers. They are here to help you, even if you truly believe they are out to get you. I promise they aren’t. Even Emma Vasquez ’23 says, “The best thing I did junior year to help with my overall stress was finding time to see my teachers. I know you all want to just relax at lunch because it is break, or sleep in for that extra 30 minutes in the morning, but all this can do is help you. It is honestly probably the most impactful thing I did my entire junior year. Your teachers want to see you succeed and will do whatever they can to help. You got this!”
The last and final tip is to stay positive! I know it can be really difficult but trust me on this. When you are negative about everything, you have no motivation to do quite literally anything. It is very easy to stay caught up in all the bad and miss all the good! Junior year is honestly one of the best years to look forward to: you are officially upperclasswomen, you have Rosary Day, and you have your first Prom! There is so much to look forward to and it would really be sad for you to miss out on all the good because your focused only on the negatives.
If you ever need anything or someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to come talk to your senior sisters or just me. We all want to see you smiling in the halls and not crying because you have three tests in one day. You all got this and if you are having a bad day, it’s okay! Try again tomorrow!

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A Labrador is a very popular dog around The Cotswolds. They make great family pets and as a working dog do some many jobs. An incredible breed and the go to choice for Guide Dogs.
At first glance you might think they don’t need grooming. Of course all dogs do. However, their coat doesn’t suffer from matting or get long and tangled in knots. Boy, do they moult though, they shed dog hair constantly.
Any lab owner will know from their homes, that a a Labrador’s fur gets everywhere. Giving them a good brush at least once a week can help with this.
Labrador’s are double coated and have moulting seasons to help keep themselves feeling comfortable in different weather, this all needs managing.
Both washing and grooming your Labrador will keep your dog feeling comfortable and reduce the volume of hair around your home, keeping you comfortable.
You’ll want to consider having your Labrador professionally groomed every 6 to 10 weeks. Giving them a good brush weekly and massaging wash when needed, will help stretch this out.
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It’s no secret that gas prices have been spiking over the past few weeks. In the Niagara Region, prices are currently hovering between $1.35 and $1.45 per litre, and these prices are expected to continue to rise in the coming weeks.
This has come as the result of a global energy crisis which has limited the world’s crude oil supply. With many countries around the world slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, product demand has been extremely volatile. During the early stages of the pandemic when the world economy came to a halt, oil prices fell below zero, as most operations shut down and a majority of the world’s population stayed at home.
During that time, Ontario gas prices fell as low as $0.60 per litre. Now, gas prices are the highest they’ve been since 2014.
Gas prices typically fluctuate with the seasons, but two years of lockdowns have greatly changed consumer habits, making them much harder to predict. Given the current supply however, it’s unlikely that prices will fall anytime soon.
“As a student, it’s not like I can afford to buy a hybrid or electric car, [but] I also can’t afford to fill up my tank these days,” said Faith Meston, fifth-year accounting student. “I guess the silver lining is that my friends and I take the bus way more often now, but my next trip [home] to Waterloo will rack up quite the bill.”
This supply shortage has impacted utility bills in Europe and Asia, and North America will likely see similar impacts soon. FortisBC has already warned British Columbia residents that their bills will increase between 9 and twelve per cent later this month. Ontario’s biggest gas company Enridge has also stated they plan to increase charges in the new year. This could be especially troublesome in the case of another long, harsh winter.
It’s incredibly difficult to predict what will happen in the coming months as a result of this shortage. As the pandemic continues to wane in certain countries, many people are looking to make up for lost time, while others are still wary of returning to pre-pandemic life. In other countries, countries are still struggling to flatten the curve with so many new variants now in the mix.
With all parts of the world in varying phases of pandemic recovery, it’s unclear what the future holds. For now, it might be a good idea to start collecting points to save a few dollars on your next tank of gas.


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Whilst many people choose to make provision for their children in their Wills, it is sometimes the case that this is not the desired outcome for the person making a Will (“the Testator”). Indeed, the principle of testamentary freedom provides for this, in dictating that the Testator is allowed to leave their estate to whoever they choose.
However, as the case of Ilott v Mitson & Ors(“Ilott”) has shown, questions have recently been raised as to the possibility of adult children making successful claims against the estate of a deceased parent under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 (“the Act”), where reasonable financial provision has not been made for them in a late parent’s Will.
While this does not mark the end of testamentary freedom entirely, practitioners and Testators alike should be mindful of the potential for the Act to impinge upon testamentary freedom; restricting the right of a Testator to leave their estate to whomever they choose in certain circumstances.
If you are concerned about the impact of Ilott and/or the effect of the Act upon your own estate, there are measures that can be taken to safeguard your estate for your chosen beneficiaries. Unfortunately, a person with an automatic right under the Act cannot be precluded from making a claim. However, the use of non-provision clauses within your Will and/or Letters of Wishes to accompany your Will can provide vital evidence to a Court, in the event that your Will is challenged, of your state of mind when making the Will, your particular circumstances and your reasons for excluding certain persons from inheriting. In short, your testamentary documentation can speak for you, when you are unable to speak for yourself, which may make it harder for a successful claim to be brought against your estate when you have passed away.
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Exploring Bangkok By Bike in A Day
Bike through the historic heart of Bangkok and pedal back roads, alleyways, and canal paths, to discover a side of Bangkok where tourists seldom venture. This 4-hour tour is all about discovering the real city, the history and the lifestyle of people living here. If you think you’ve seen all there is to see in Bangkok, this is the tour for you.
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What's included :
- Bike and safety equipment
- Snacks and refreshment
- Professional licensed guide
- Boat ride
What's excluded :
- Gratuities (optional)
- Other services not mentioned in the program
There are no particularly famous sights that you will see on this bike tour. It is all about exploring the city by bike away from the tourists and big roads, to see the real Bangkok where people live, work and play. We cycle along the Chao Phraya River and then pedal cross the river on the Rama 8 Bridge. From here we visit ancient temples, Giant Swing and urban street life.
• Chao Phraya River, 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
• Giant Swing, Bamrung Muang Rd, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
• Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok
Departure Point :Maha Chai Road, Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Departure Time :9:00 AM
Return Detail :Returns to original departure point
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Cricket Creek, Kentucky, is a sweet river town known for its baseball, shopping, and weddings. After the recession, business is finally bouncing back, but old insecurities—and heartaches—are slower to heal…
Reese Marino gave up most of his wild ways years ago, graduating from college and becoming part owner of his uncle’s pizza parlor. The fact that Gabby still treats him like a troubled teenager drives him mad, but that’s not the only thing about the sassy florist driving him to distraction. Despite Gabby’s reluctant attitude, Reese is determined to win her over and show her that love often blooms right where you least expect it.
Years later they are both back in town, business owners and college graduates – but it is hard to live down the past. They each had a bad case of teen love in high school but when Reese asked her to prom she turned him down thinking he was only teasing her. Full of life and hope they take a chance on each other with one step forward and two steps back frequently. Each of us have voices in our heads – those of our friends, family or even just history – those voices can threaten our best chance at happiness given the opportunity.
Luann McLane has a sweet take on love in a small town as well as giving yourself and those around you second chances; we all need them. There are multiple love stories concurrent in this novel. Full of innuendo and the interconnectedness of the lives of a small town Wildflower Wedding is a lighthearted romance full of drama and the nosy neighbors we all love to hate.
Disclosure: This book was provided to BBMoreB free of charge for the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments, and ratings are my own.

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my aunt and cousins came over earlier this week for a stay. i cooked and we ate – everyone was happy. purveyors of all things delicious, shahriar brought me aloocheh and shahrzad brought a rosewater and pistachio flavored gelee.
sour ropes have nothing on aloocheh. it may not look as pretty, but it tastes delicious. kind of like tamarind paste, but with a more fruity flavor.
speaking of which, i think i still have some lavashak stored away in the cupboard. yum.
okay, so i cook too much east asian food. i don’t seem to tire of it though. here’s the japanese dishes i’ve been cooking:
tofu pouch treasure boats
omusubi (hand-pressed rice with mushroom-kelp and pickled plum fillings). they tasted just like the ones i had in honolulu!
bite-sized chicken tonkatsu. these didn’t turn out so good.
here’s the recipe for the treasure boats:
2 ribbons kampyo, soaked in warm water
1/4 t coarse salt
6 oz shirataki noodles, drained and coarsely chopped
8 fried tofu slices (aburage)
1 T hijiki, soaked in warm water
3 fresh shiitake mushrooms, thily sliced
1/2 carrot, finely shredded
2 T shelled green peas
1 cup sea stock (made by soaking 10 inches kelp in warm water for 15 minutes, then slowly brin to a simmer, remove from heat, add 3 tablespoons katsuo-bushi and let sit for 3 minutes, then strain)
1 T sake
2 t sugar
1 1/2 T soy sauce
1. remove the kampyo from the water and squeeze out excess liquid. rub with salt, kneading the ribbons until soft, about 30 seconds. bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the kampyo, and blanch for 30 seconds. drain.
2. cut each tofu slice across in half and pry open each half to make a square pouch.
3. in a bowl, combine the softened hijiki, shirataki noodles, mushroom, carrot, and peas. stuff each pouch with a portion of the vegetable mixture. close by pressing down on one open edge, tucking it in to enclose the filling. roll the stuffed tofu over so the ‘seam’ is on the bottom.
4. tie a kampyo ribbon around the tofu pouch, making a knot on top. snip the ribbon and repeat with the remaining pouches.
5. in a wide, shallow pot, combine the stock, sake, and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and add the pouches, seam side down. simmer the pouches for about 10 minutes. then add the soy sauce and simmer for a final 2 minutes.
6. to serve, place the pouches on a plate and spoon the remaining broth over the pouches to moisten. serve warm.
everyone says i cook too much east asian food. i guess its true, but i never tire of it. i mean, there’s so much to discover. and this of course includes chinese food. these are adapted from martin yan recipes:
sichuan spicy noodle salad
macanese steak with mushrooms
hot and sour egg flower soup
hakka shrimp-stuffed eggplant with black bean sauce
gum-lo wontons with seafood sweet and sour sauce
fujian fried rice
here’s the recipe for the soup:
3 dried black mushrooms
1 dried wood ear mushroom
2 ounces dried bean thread noodles
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup carrot, sliced thinly
1/2 package medium tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, drissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 green onion, sliced thinly
1. soak mushrooms with warm water until soft, about 20 minutes. drain and slice thinly.
2. soak noodles with warm water until soft, about 10 minutes. drain and cut into four-inch lengths.
3. bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. stir in the mushrooms and carrot, simmering for about 2 minutes.
4. stir in the noodles, tofu, vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sugar. simmer for about 2 minutes. pour in the dissolved cornstarch and cook, stirring, until the soup boils and thickens, about 1 minute. slowly pour in the egg, stirring the soup to create “egg flowers.”
5. ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with green onions.
i’ve been on east coast time for the past few days. i flew to new york city towards last week for the occasion of the tanya morgan moonlighting release party at opus 22. upon my arrival on thursday, it took an hour to get to the hotel; by the time I got there around six in the evening i had about ten minutes to get ready before the big event. despite my extreme fatigue (by the time the party was over i’d been awake for 24 hours) and hunger (i never did get to eat a meal that day), i was thrilled that it was all a great success.
monica came all the way from dc; von on the other hand calls brooklyn home sweet home.
von pea! (loves dilla!) together they plus donwill make up tanya morgan. duh.
tim and dwine. both are california transplants to the east coast. both are super tall. both are well-rounded gentlemen.
this is michelle the publicist and frank the graphic/web designer.
tara was there too, which was fantastic because she’s fantastic.
after the party a whole bunch of us went to triple crown where i met ali shaheed muhammad. ordinarily i would have been super excited but i was so tired that all i could see was mirages of my hotel bed.
speaking of which, my hotel was an unpleasant experience to say the least. i never could catch up on sleep since every few minutes i’d hear a door loudly (and i mean LOUDLY) slam shut down the hallway or overhear the pseudo-party a few rooms down at four am. and our bathroom was about the size of a shoebox. the room itself wasn’t much bigger. and the staff was rude. i’ll stop before this turns into a hotel review.
our group spent friday exploring record shops and wandering the streets. the highlight of the day was a visit to the offices of scratch magazine. the lowlight of the day was my decision to order chicken soft tacos at a diner for lunch. mexican food in new york city – what was i thinking?
at least i got to pose with dog the bounty hunter. hi melody.
saturday was a bit more eventful. despite the rain, we made a trip to the united nations after a disappointing faux vietnamese lunch. my main reason to visit was to purchase some iran flag keychains; the one i’d bought during my last trip had long fallen apart. it turned out the gift shop was out of keychains for nearly every country that begins with an “i.” i was heartbroken. stupid UN. thanks, kofi.
we got to pose with our favorite secretary generals, though. the UN had an exhibition of persian rugs featuring the likenesses of all the past secretary generals on display, courtesy of the iranian government. (the least they could do is carry their keychains in return.)
me and u thant. how cool is his name?
from there we took the metro to brooklyn.
grand central station. we saw two sets of newlyweds there.
brooklyn was fun but chilly. afterwards i went back to manhattan to meet dwine and his girlfriend for dinner. my tekka maki was the best meal i’d had since my arrival. afterwards tim and frank joined us at a coffeeshop for chess and hot mochas. then came the highlight of the day: our security-laden foray into the offices of hot 97. it was almost reminiscent of the time when i visited the state department.
for my last day in new york, i had gray’s papaya for lunch. i was surprisingly pleased with my humble hot dog and banana juice.
mmm, new york.
i made a disappointing trip to canal street where i attempted to hunt down a pair of lacoste sneakers. even though i was unsuccessful, i did run into a dean and deluca on our way towards brooklyn. from there it was more record shopping and then a quick dinner and everyone parted their separate ways. i had to be up early the next morning to catch our flight back, 3:30 am to be exact.
it was a great trip and i was thrilled to finally meet so many people i’d heard all about and to catch up with ones i hadn’t seen in a while. that said, i’ve been more than a bit sleepy all week long.
while its been pouring buckets outside, i’ve been inside cooking. (well i’ve been outside too, but that’s another story.) the theme this time was chinese.
shandong stir-fry soup noodles
sizzling singapore chili shrimp
chinatown roast duck
daikon with bean thread noodles
here’s the recipe for the eggplant:
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 T hoisin sauce
2 t soy sauce
2 t lemon juice
1 t plum sauce
4 chinese eggplants (1 lb)
2 t minced garlic
1 t minced ginger
1/2 jalapeno chili, sliced into thin rings
sliced green onions
1. prepare the sauce: stir the chicken broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and plum sauce in a bowl until blended.
2. cut the stems from the eggplants, then cut them lengthwise into quarters, then cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces.
3. pour enough oil into a large saucepan to come to a depth of 2 inches. heat over medium-high heat and deep-fry the eggplant until tender. remove and drain on paper towels.
4. heat a wok over high heat until hot. add 1 tablespoon of oil and the garlic, ginger, and chili and stir-fry until fragrant, about 20 seconds. add the sauce and bring to a simmer.
5. add the eggplant and stir to coat. scoop onto a serving platter and garnish with basil leaves and green onions.

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With Dragon Quest Heroes II releasing this Friday in Japan, Square Enix put together a giant piece of blackboard art that expands across the Shinjuku station. [Thanks, Game Jouhou.]
The campaign basically put the above artwork across the advertisement space at the Shinjuku Station Metro Promenade of the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. It took artist RenaRena about a month to complete it.
There’s another campaign going on that will erase the monsters with a “critical hit” from “Blackboard Erase from Eldrick’s Sword,” if the hashtag “#DQH2” gets 5,000 tweets by May 24, 2016 JST.
Dragon Quest Heroes II will release in Japan on May 27, 2016 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita. Check out our earlier report for a look at some giant vs. giant action in the latest gameplay video.


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France/Romania - Guinea-Bissau – Iran – Israel – Madagascar
Meetings between M. Laurent Fabius, M. Thierry Repentin and the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs (Paris, 11 June 2013)
M. Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and M. Thierry Repentin, Minister Delegate for European Affairs, will have meetings [in Paris] on 11 June with Mr Titus Corlăţean, Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
These meetings fall within the framework of close bilateral relations and follow on from the meeting between the two prime ministers in Paris on 21 February, during which the new road map for the French-Romanian strategic partnership was signed.
The ministers will discuss current European issues, particularly the implementation of banking union, the strengthening of Economic and Monetary Union and the negotiations on the European budget for the period 2014-2020.
M. Fabius and Mr Corlăţean will also discuss the situation in Syria and Mali. They will also talk about the prospects for bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of transport, energy and infrastructure.
Guinea-Bissau – Formation of a national unity government
France welcomes the appointment of the new national unity government led by Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros.
This is an important step in the transition and stabilization process in Guinea-Bissau since the coup d’état on 12 April 2012.
In accordance with the decisions of the Economic Community of West African States, this government should very swiftly lead the country toward parliamentary and presidential elections by the end of the year.
France encourages the stakeholders to do everything possible to ensure that the country is able to complete its transition peacefully. She reaffirms the importance of the security sector reforms, including the fight against drug trafficking, the fight against impunity and respect for human rights, prerequisites for Guinea-Bissau’s long-term stability in its regional environment.
Iran – Arak facility
Q. – Regarding Iran, what’s your response to the most recent developments at the Iranian heavy water facility in Arak? Are you satisfied by the “guarantees” provided by Tehran with respect to the IAEA’s access to this site and Iran’s statements regarding the final purpose of the programme in Arak?
THE SPOKESMAN – The resolutions of the UN Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors demand the suspension of all Iranian heavy water-related activities. The installation of the reactor vessel, if it were to be confirmed by the IAEA, would constitute a further breach by Iran of its obligations and an additional provocation.
The construction of a heavy water reactor in Arak is extremely troubling and will allow Iran, once the reactor is operational, to produce plutonium. As the IAEA Director General reaffirmed in his report of 22 May, Iranian cooperation with the agency has long been woefully inadequate with respect to the heavy water reactor in Arak. Since 2006 Iran has refused to provide up-to-date information on the design of the reactor. She has also prevented any access to the heavy water production plant for more than two years.
Despite her assertions, Iran is therefore still failing to provide any evidence that her nuclear activities – heavy water-related activities as well as uranium enrichment activities – only have a civilian purpose.
We call on Iran to heed the message of unity and firmness regarding her failure to uphold her obligations delivered last week in Vienna at the IAEA by the E3+3 group (France, Germany, the UK, the United States, Russia and China). Otherwise, diplomatic pressure on Iran will continue to increase. (…)
Q. – Regarding Israel, the NGO Peace Now reports that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are at their highest level in seven years and that in the first quarter of 2013 the number of housing starts tripled compared to the previous quarter. The NGO gives the Israeli government’s official figures.
What is the status of the policy aimed at convincing Israel that settlement activity is contrary to the peace process? Apart from the statements and the expressions of disapproval, how do you think you can convince the Israeli government of the merits of your position? What’s happening at the European level on this issue, which everyone seems to see as the major obstacle to peace and to the two-state solution, whilst not forgetting the issue of international law, which is continuously being flouted?
THE SPOKESMAN – We’re very concerned by the developments referred to in the report that you mention. The new construction projects observed at the beginning of the year are largely the result of the approvals granted at the end of 2012, which we condemned.
Our position on settlement activity is well known: we believe that it is indeed illegal under international law, that it undermines the trust necessary for the resumption of dialogue and that it constitutes an obstacle to a just peace based on the two-state solution.
I reaffirm that the EU Foreign Affairs Council signalled in May and December 2012 our determination to fully and effectively implement the legislation in force and the bilateral agreements applicable to settlement products.
Madagascar – Presidential elections
Q. – Can you confirm that France has suspended the visas of Andry Rajoelina and his wife as well as the other candidates in the presidential elections, Lalao Ravalomanana and Didier Ratsiraka?
THE SPOKESMAN – France is following the most recent political developments in Madagascar with concern and disappointment.
She urges Ms Ravalomanana, Mr Rajoelina and Mr Ratsiraka to follow the recommendations made at the highest level by the SADC and the African Union, and to therefore withdraw their candidacies from the forthcoming presidential elections.
Like the SADC and the African Union, France will not recognize the election results if these three candidates insist on running in the elections.
France will be represented at the meeting in Addis Ababa, on 26 June, of the International Contact Group on Madagascar, during which ways to address the current deadlock in Madagascar will be examined. France calls on Madagascar’s politicians to take urgent action, in the best interests of Madagascar and her people.
In the meantime, France does not intend to allow those responsible for the stalemate in the crisis resolution process in Madagascar to enter her territory. /.

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Enoch Wallace fought in the American Civil War. In the 1960’s he is still alive, living reclusively in a mysterious house in Wisconsin, still looking like he is in his thirties. Eventually this attracts attention. After several initial changes in perspective, we settle into Enoch’s point of view; a humble man trying to manage a secret space depot for aliens while worrying about a potential nuclear war. Think of it as a bucolic “Men In Black with the tone of a quiet picnic.
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Though occasionally refreshing in its old-fashion Midwestern style, Simak’s novel is a little too simple and easy when it comes to big issues such as: How should we achieve world peace? Does all life have a soul? Are violence and death necessary to civilization? What defines a “good” person? Etc. Reducing these questions to easy answers deprives the reader of deeper engagement and robs the topics of their fascinating nuances. Ultimately one feels that Simak achieves his humanist paradise by wishful thinking, a problem exasperated by his use of several last-act coincidences culminating in a total dues ex machina. This “victory,” too easily bought, feels cheap.
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New Zealand passed the New Zealand Arms Amendment Act 2019 and the data is, well, seemingly predictable. Given Australia did the same thing and has one of the highest rates of robbery, sexual assault, and assault with force – we wouldn’t have predicted a big drop off in crime.
From Radio New Zealand:
“Rates of gun crimes and killings using guns at highest levels in a decade in 2019,” last year “there were 3540 occasions where an offender was found with a gun.” The report went on to note that “in both of the last two years, the rate of deadly incidents involving a firearm was the highest it had been since 2009” and that “[t]he number of guns seized by police is also on the rise, up almost 50 percent on five years earlier at 1263 last year.” Making clear that the figures cited in the article were not skewed by the horrific shooting in Christchurch, the report noted that “[t]he 15 March terror attacks were listed as two separate firearms-related incidents.”
New Zealand went after the rights of law-abiding gun owners and citizens took note. Not everyone gave up their guns.
New Zealand gun rights group, the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners estimated that 170,000 prohibited firearms were still in the hands of Kiwis after the confiscation program.
If you google search Australia gun control, you'll almost only find 'success' stories from mainstream news outlets but the reality is that it had almost no effect, at all, on crime in general.
In 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice reviewed the available research on Australia’s firearm confiscation program and issued a memorandum that concluded that the effort had no effect on crime generally.
Even the US DOJ concluded there was no effect on crime from the gun ban.
For more on this story check out this Ammoland article.

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It's been a wild weekend for Russian startup 3D Bioprinting Solutions.
First, the company announced a partnership with fast food chain KFC as part of an effort to create the "world's first laboratory-produced chicken nuggets."
Now, the same company is ready to announce that it's been hard at work bringing similar tech into orbit as well.
In an experiment on board the International Space Station that took place in 2018 but has only now been published, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononoenko was tasked to 3D print human cartilage cells in near-zero gravity using a machine called "Bioprinter Organ.Aut," as Space.com reports — a machine assembled by, you guessed it, 3D Bioprinting Solutions.
The goal was to investigate ways to reverse some of the negative effects of spending prolonged periods of time in space, in particular evidence that parts of the human body can atrophy over time — something we've known about for quite some time.
The eventual hope is to give astronauts the ability to print entire body parts in space, according to the researchers — just in case something goes catastrophically wrong during a mission.
A paper about the research was published in the journal Science Advances last week.
Rather than using a bioassembly "scaffold," a structure that acts as a support for tissue, the machine uses magnets to allow cells to float in place, a process the researchers called "magnetic levitational bioassembly."
"Magnetic waves or fields are controlled so we can move the cells where we want them to go [to assemble] them into more complex structures of tissue constructs," Utkan Demirci, co-director of the Canary Center for Cancer Early Detection at Stanford, who invented the process and co-authored the paper, told Space.com.
The Russian startup isn't only looking at printing cartilage in space.
During following ISS expeditions, "we also conducted experiments in space on fabricating the mouse thyroid gland, fabricating meat, fabricating bones, fabricating three-dimensional bacterial biofilms, as well as crystallizing and growing crystals of protein compounds in a new method," Vladislav Parfenov, 3D Bioprinting Solutions chief designer, told Space.com in an email.
READ MORE: A Russian cosmonaut successfully performed tissue engineering in space with a magnetic field [Space.com]
More on the company: KFC Is Working on 3D Printed, Lab-Grown Chicken Nuggets
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MindAlive: A New Alternative Treatment for ADHD?
MindAlive, the manufacturers of audio-visual entrainment systems, or AVE, claim that their devices can help treat symptoms of ADHD in children and adults.
The human brain contains billions of neurons, communicating with each other through electrical impulses called brain waves. These brain waves affect how we feel, think, and act. Slow brain waves occur during sleep and deep relaxation, while faster brain waves help us feel more alert, focused, and excited. Brain waves respond to external stimuli, alerting you when to pay attention, relax, or go to sleep. Not everyone’s brain responds in the “correct” way, leading to disturbances in mood, focus, and sleep patterns.
Those with disorders like depression, anxiety, or ADHD often have lower brain frequencies than neurotypical subjects, perhaps due to an underdeveloped – and therefore underaroused – frontal lobe. People with ADHD, in particular, demonstrate higher amounts of slow “theta” brain waves, and lower amounts of fast “beta” brain waves. In theory, this compromises a person’s ability to focus his or her attention. MindAlive (mindalive.com), a company based in Alberta, Canada, manufactures devices known as “audio-visual entrainment systems,” marketing them as non-medical interventions to correct low brain wave states associated with these disorders.
Audio-visual entrainment, or AVE, is a process that uses a specialized eye set and headphone to produce flashing lights and pulsing tones at specific frequencies. The tones and lights are intended to stimulate brain waves and guide the brain into relaxation, focus, deep sleep, and others. The word “entrainment” refers to the body and brain’s ability to “mirror” environmental stimuli. In other words, MindAlive claims, that, if you’re outwardly stimulated by the target frequencies (through the combination of light and sound), your brain will mimic these frequencies – resulting in relaxation, elevated mood, or increased focus.
AVE is intended to invoke a “dissociative” state, similar to deep meditation. During an AVE-induced dissociative state, MindAlive claims, the brain releases beneficial neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, increasing blood flow and the metabolization of glucose. In theory, these biological processes stimulate the frontal lobe in the same way as stimulant medications, resulting in a positive effect on ADHD symptoms.
There have been studies done on MindAlive’s claims – many of them commissioned or carried out by CEO Dave Siever – testing the efficacy of AVE on ADHD and other disorders. One in particular looked at 34 elementary school children – about half of whom had ADHD or LD – who participated in 38 AVE sessions over the course of seven weeks. ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity improved dramatically in the AVE group, as compared to a small control group. Students demonstrated more alpha and beta waves, as opposed to low-frequency theta waves, and were reported by parents and teachers to be calmer. Some even reported discontinuing ADHD medication after starting AVE.
AVE systems are often less pricey than similar neurofeedback programs. No side effects of AVE have been reported, though experts caution that those with a history of seizures should consult with a medical professional before starting AVE, as the flashing lights may trigger seizures in vulnerable individuals.
MindAlive’s Digital Audio Visual Integration Device – better known as DAVID -ranges in price from $295 to $575, which includes a basic eye set and headphone.


Some days, it would be nice just to take the trailer somewhere and say finish it. All thats left is the propane lines, disc brake plumbing, and some bellypan. Lots and lots of little finishing stuff too. But those are the major items to get it useable.
Problem is there is no where to take it to. No where I’d trust anyway. So off I go this morning slugging away.
First thing I did was run two more #6 wires in the belly pan from the street closet to the curbside closet. This is in case I decide I need a second battery. Which I probably will. Expecially since I did all the work of running the wire.
Then was putting up a piece of belly pan over the grey water tank. As usual no small task. You don’t want to screw into the tank! But I needed this done before I ran the propane lines.
So here we go.
You can see I duct taped some of the bubble foil insulation on it first. I figured it couldn’t hurt. It’s just screwed into the crossmembers that surround the tank. I’ll add some rivets as well as soon as they come from Vintage Trailer Supply.
I still have some bellypan in the rear to do, but that will have to wait. We can use the trailer w/o it if needed.
Next up was plumbing the propane. I was going to go back with all new 3/8″ copper. However after talking with Precision Temp about the Jr., they felt 1/2″ would do better. So I ran a 1/2″ main and tee’d off with 3/8″.
Here is my setup. I borrowed a furniture dolly and taped a rolled up towel for a head rest and now I have an easier way to roll around under the trailer. I had my copper, flairing tool, bender, and fittings ready to go.
It’s amazing this stuff takes all day. It always does. And yes I forgot the polsih my new Worthington aluminum tanks. Oh well….
I already had the fridge, Jr., and stove top, stubbed out to the botton of the trailer using 3/8″ lines. So I just had to run the main and tee off as needed.
Usually on torsion axles, which I have now, the propane lines are nicely bent under each axle beam. With my cheap wire bender, I could not do it. I did have enough room to fit my 1/2″ line between the axle beam and the bellypan, with less than a 1/8″ to spare. I don’t think those beams will flex going do the road and smash my lines…. will they?
I’m just short a couple of adapters to the regulator. Perhaps if I have time tomorrow I can pick them up and check the system for leaks.
Here are some photos.
I forgot the mention that I did put shut off valves on everything under the bellypan. So I can turn each item off if needed.
One more thing. I removed all the original propane lines and folded them up and put the aside. Then I noticed some black goo pouring out of them. It was a deep black oily mess. Yuck! I’m glad I did not try and reuse them on my new appliances. Be warned….
Well, thats it… See ya next time….by