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It was definitely one of the top highlights of my year, when out of the blue, I got an email from the ever-so talented Paula Cheney asking if I'd like to make samples for Tim Holtz using his new collection of Alterations dies for the 2015 CHA Mega Show. Seriously like the best birthday present ever.
Of course I tried to play it cool. But my fingers were fumbling to hit that reply button as.soon.as.humanly.possible.oh.my.gosh…
Working with Paula and Tim over the past couple of months has been an amazing experience, and of course I am crazy in love with Tim's new release. If you've been following along, you may recognize some of his new goodies here. This card has new Sizzix Alterations dies, along with new Idea-ology and new surfaces. Phew…. so much goodness!
Are you loving these adorable coffee cups? These are from the new Fresh Brewed Sizzix Bigz Die. And since they are a Bigz die, that means they can be die cut from a wide variety of surfaces, including Tim's new Corrugated paper seen here. Be still my heart!
Other new surfaces for Tim this year are cork paper and deco paper, both seen here on the center of the cups on those fun die cut hearts. The hearts are from the new Heartfelt Bigz Die, and with 11 different sizes and shapes to choose from on this die, I know it will quickly become a favorite. And cork paper? Silver and gold deco paper? Sigh……
There are just so many fun new goodies to look at here. See the metal pin on the bow? That is one of the new Idea-ology Loop Pins. A safety pin at one end, and a loop at the other, eliminating the need to use a jump ring when attaching other tokens or charms. And the lovely hand-scripted sentiment… don'tcha love that? That is from the new Handwritten Love Thinlits set. 7 beautiful sentiment word dies done up in Tim's own handwriting.
All the dies seen here will be available on Sizzix.com or from your local retailer by February. Here's a quick link to some of the products. Thanks so much for stopping by. Wishing you all a wonderful day!


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Dev Log #26 – 1.0.4 Build Highlights and Patch Notes
The community team is releasing build 1.0.4 with some content and quality of life updates that should improve your experience in Midair. PeTtY, jEstEr and hobb have worked hard to get this patch out, so tell them "Thank you" if you see them in a server!
Build Highlights
New Feature: Force to Team/Spectate
To help server admins manage servers for casual and organized play, server admins can now force someone to a team or to spectate. These new options are available to server admins in the player list menu.
Prototype Map Updates
Twilight Grove
Updated with steeper terrain and replaced flag stand with the one from Brynhildr. Flag to flag distance is 320m.
Replaced flag stand wheel with rock platform and moved them closer together. Flag to flag distance is 275m.
New Community Maps
The volunteer community team is releasing two new maps: Hazardous and HillRange. For more details read on.
Community map with bowl terrain and raised flag stand from Outpost99. Flag to flag distance is 380m. There's no "walking it in" with this flag stand, you'll need to work together.
Community map with rolling hills terrain and floating stand. Flag to flag distance is 360m. To the keen eye there are new routes to be found amongst the rolling hills between the floating flag bases.
QoL Updates
VVS Sorry
Added a team-only 'Sorry' to voice bind menu. Now you can apologize to those caught in your splash damage.
Dot Reticle larger
Larger version of the dot reticle has been added.
Bracket Reticle added
New bracket reticle has been added. Check out the design below.
1.0.4 Full Patch Notes
- Server admins can force a player to switch teams or move to spectator
- Team voice bind for 'Sorry' added as VVS
- Dot reticle larger
- Bracket reticle has been added
- LCTF-TwilightGrove – Terrain replaced with higher hills, flag stand replaced, and spawn points adjusted
- LCTF-Craters – Flag stand replaced and moved forward, spawn points adjusted
- Added prototype map LCTF-Hazardous
- Added prototype map LCTF-HillRange
- Work has begun on reinstating the services API that supports several features in Midair
- Dev tags will again be shown for developers who join a server
- Stats are now being collected again but are not yet displayed in the client – this will come in a future release

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Write 10 sentences using your vocabulary Unit 7 words. They must be unique to you. Due to use in class on Thursday for extra credit!!!
80 Great speakers
What people are great speakers of history, modern media, or your personal life? What makes them persuasive and interesting to listen to? What can you take from them to make your commercial and speech better?
81 Most important person ever Thesis
Write your thesis and topic sentences for your book essay/speech. _____is the most important person ever because of 1, 2, and 3. (a topic sentence looks just like your thesis but with only one reason—these start off your body paragraphs.)
Vocabulary Workbook due dates
Unit 7 pgs 89 3/1
Unit 7 pg 90 3/3
Book essay draft due Wed 3/21. Final copy due Thurs 3/24.
Speeches are the week of 3/28.


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We've had a few hot days here in Iowa this week. This is the week for our county fair and it's been pretty sultry walking around the fairgrounds. My daughter won a blue ribbon for her chickens, though, and the Master Gardeners' display garden looks fabulous this year:
There are plenty of midsummer blooms in my own gardens too. Here are a few shots from the past couple of weeks:
|My Front Border, with phlox in bloom. I saw this phlox growing alongside my road and asked my husband to dig it out when we first moved here, so I don't know what variety it is. I call it my "ditch phlox," but I think it's kind of pretty.
|A closeup of the center part of the Front Border, with cosmos, hollyhocks, coneflowers, speedwell and shasta daisies.
|The patio area to the East of my house, with annuals and white phlox 'David' and white hollyhock.
|The East side of my house, with annual daisies, 'Golden Celebration' and
'Happy Child' yellow David Austen roses (and some things in pots that
I still need to plant).
|The Herb Garden is looking lushly herbal.
|The Kitchen Garden, with cutting flowers in front (and numerous self-seeded sunflowers).
|My husband's cabbages, broccoli, onions and carrots coming up in the middle. I have nothing to do with these except buying seeds and sometimes starting them inside in the spring.
|I couldn't resist adding a portrait of Little Kitty among the tomatoes.
|Tomatoes, peppers, basil and annual flowers.
|The Pond Gardens, looking out to the gazebo. 'Bright Eyes' phlox is blooming well this year.
|A closeup of the phlox and the Buck 'Prairie Breeze' roses that are nearly finished with their initial flush of bloom.
|The center part of the North Border. This border is only in its second year, so there are still some large gaps that I've been trying to work on filling in, but this portion looks OK.
|My new Yellow Garden, with gold-leaved plants near the house.
It's nice to finally get a chance to rest a bit after so much planting in the spring and early summer, and to have time to take a look around and see how things are growing. I have no doubt I'll think of more projects for fall (including planting bulbs, which will start showing up in stores in only a few weeks!), but I'm now enjoying a well-deserved rest.


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Were you looking for an in-depth review of the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive? Then you're right on time. There's a lot we're going to be uncovering about these two watches that should help you make an informed decision on the right watch for you.
These watch brands – Seiko and Citizen – are two of the biggest Asian brands currently in the watch industry. We all remember how Switzerland use to be the center of the timekeeping universe. However, with its careful proliferation of battery-powered quartz watches, Asia gradually started to take over.
Seiko and Citizen have been leading the market of the Asian brands and these two companies have a whole lot in common. Their watches, however, have certain areas where they differ.
So, without further ado, allow us to guide you through our carefully prepared review on the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive.
Click here to read our review of the Seiko SKX007 vs SKX009.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Comparison Overview
This review attempts to answer the question "Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive – which is better?" Now, if you know these two brands, you know they are giant Japanese watch brands. So, understandably comparing them should be fun as well as tasking.
While it was fun, we did notice from research that the Seiko Solar and the Citizen Dual Eco are two super identical watch lines. They practically offer the same features and do the same things, offering only few unique features.
If we were to rate both watches, they'd both be getting nearly the same marks. And high ones too because both brands obviously made an effort to give quality watches.
Automatic and quartz movements, water resistance, and batteries that last years (or decades in some cases) are some of the features these guys bring to the discourse. These are like music to any wearer's ears. Let's not forget the atomic timekeeping that ensures your watch is also precise as well.
Generally, for the value they give, these are pretty affordable watches only that Seiko is generally a little more expensive than Citizen. Besides that, in our honest opinion, these two are practically the same watch.
For the price/performance ratio, Seiko and Citizen did great. But, of course, Citizen did a better job with the pricing of its watches as they are more affordable.
Seiko Vs Citizen – Brand Comparison
Now, from our research, and you might have observed it too, Citizen seems to be enjoying a wider reach as well as a higher volume of sales when compared to Seiko.
Seiko, on the other hand, is popular but not as much as Citizen. In fact, it can sometimes be somewhat difficult finding Seiko watches in the stores of the major retailers we know. So, in the end, oftentimes, customers have to either buy from Seiko directly or buy from specialty watch dealers.
This isn't totally uncommon, buying from specialty watch dealers, that is, but it's usually exclusive to luxury watchmakers. Think TAG Heuer or Rolex. Seiko is, obviously not a luxury watch brand, that much is well-known. Nobody comes out to say I'm wearing a Seiko. It's just not done.
Since it doesn't have this status, therefore, the majority of its customers would naturally tend to search major retailers like Amazon first rather than specialty shops. Of course, the fact that they are not popular on such platforms means that they lose a good deal of trade which Citizen is seriously reaping from.
In comparison, Citizen is practically everywhere. You find them in all major retail stores and that's not all the reasons their penetration is so impactful.
Their Eco-Drive technology is also another reason for their huge popularity among in the watch community. Everyone loves something that's reliable as well as environmentally friendly and the Citizen Eco-Drive is all of those and more. Plus, let's not forget that the solar technology also eliminates the nuisance of changing batteries.
Even though Seiko is also aboard the train, Citizen had a clear head start and amassed a good followership before Seiko could catch up. For this reason, Citizen is more popular in the solar watch community than Seiko.
It might be somewhat tricky saying categorically which brand gives higher quality. However, one thing is sure Citizen gives a better value for your dollar, at least for now. Its futuristically designed watches are also pretty exciting to look out for as well.
Nevertheless, Seiko is still your go-to for the best quality, affordable mechanical watches.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Comparison Of Major Specs And Features
Seiko Solar
Citizen Eco Drive
|Solar, Quartz, Automatic
|Solar, Quartz, Automatic
|Yes, 330 feet
|Yes, 660 feet
|Power Reserve
|About 10 years
|Second battery lasts up to 20 years
|GPS Watch
|Chronograph (and Tachymeter) watch
|Atomic Timekeeping
|Seiko Men's SNE039 Stainless Steel Solar Watch
|Buy Now
|Citizen Eco Drive Promaster Diver Watch for Men, BN0150-28E
|Buy Now
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Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – What Situation Is Each Watch Best For?
Seiko Solar
Citizen Eco Drive
| For now, Seiko's use of its solar-powered is still quite limited. Of course, Seiko will extend the solar technology to more of its watch lines, but for now that range is pretty limited. So, this naturally reduces your options.
For instance, there's no Seiko solar for sporting or rigorous, outdoor activity.
Nonetheless, Seiko Solar still looks good and will work for all kinds of occasions – formal or informal.
| The Citizen Eco Drive is a pretty common technology on most of Citizen's watches. So, unlike as we had it with the Seiko Solar, you have a wide variety to choose from.
This watch line contains all kinds of watches you can wear for all kinds of occasions. This brand also carries dive-ready and all-terrain watches all equipped with the solar technology.
Totally impressive.
|Get your Seiko Solar Watch here!
Get your Citizen Eco Drive Watch here!
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Which Features Do They Have In Common?
Solar-Powered Watches
Solar-powered watches have evolved over the years from the undependable reputation they used to have to quite an impressive one now. The fact that you're here reading up on the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive already proves that.
At the very basic level, solar-powered watches make use of solar cells either completely or partially as a source of power.
Why You Should Love Solar Powered Watches
Their biggest advantage is that you can store them away in your drawer for a pretty long time and still get them working in no time flat. This is semi-impossible for other kinds of watches except you have a spare battery on hand.
Solar-powered watches are also a lot better for the environment too which is another huge plus. Since they use a renewable energy source, they help protect our environment which we believe everyone should be crazy about getting involved with. No more piling up dead batteries in landfills.
Over the years, this technology has improved so much that the storage capacity has nearly tripled. Some solar watches can continue without further charging for up to 8 years. Of course, this depends on the kind of model you buy. But the fact that this is a possibility at all, is really encouraging.
In fact, the shortest a solar watch can stay without needing further charging is 30 days. This, in itself, is a big achievement for solar watches.
Moreover, solar watches have evolved from the less creative and not so attractive designs they used to come in many years back. These days, your options for a stylish solar-powered watch are wide and varied. So, you can help our environment without losing your cool and style.
Solar Watches Use More Than Just Solar Energy
Their name might suggest that they get their energy from the sun. Nevertheless, while that is correct, solar watches these days don't get all their power from the sun alone. You can also charge your watch under artificial light. This is great as it means that your watch will always be full of charge.
Plus, if you haven't used it all day but you need it up and running right away for an outing in the evening, you can be sure the watch will always be ready.
However, here's the thing with constant charging. As you know, the more you charge any battery the more the battery degrades. So, it will only take so many recharges before the battery starts to fail. You want to keep that in mind.
Nonetheless, these watches generally tend to last really long. As long as decades in some cases. Plus, the idea of never running out of power is also quite enticing.
Citizen Has Been In The Solar Business For Longer
Alright, before we continue with this section of the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive review, let's give a brief overview of the Citizen Eco-Drive watches.
Although, only one Eco-Drive technology is popular right now, the truth is that there have been several other kinds of this same technology before and after this particular Eco Drive under review. All of them got discontinued though for one reason or the other.
For instance, we saw the Eco-Drive Duo series which came solar-powered but was also supplemented by an automatic quartz power source. This was, however, discontinued for certain reasons.
We also had the Citizen Vitality which had a pretty interesting technology to it. In Citizen Vitality watches, the movements of the watch hands did more than mark time. They were also used to drive a small electric generator in the watch which, in turn, powered movement.
Now, while this looked cool and all, there were fears that the device could explode while on the wearer's hand. For this reason, therefore, Citizen discontinued the model obviously.
Next, Citizen also launched an Eco-Drive Thermo model which also had a pretty interesting technology to it. This one worked by exploiting the differential between the ambient temperature and that of the wearer's hand. The Citizen Eco-Drive Thermo model has also been discontinued.
Currently, Citizen only uses one Eco-Drive movement which is the solar-dependent one.
Seiko Solar
Citizen Eco-Drive
| Between both brands, Seiko is more into mechanical watches than Citizen. Under its Quartz division is where you find it solar-powered watches which Seiko calls the Seiko Solar.
In comparison to the Eco-Drive, Seiko Solar is not a technology Seiko uses across its watch lines. So, while Citizen uses the Eco-Drive on several Citizen watch lines, Seiko has kept this technology restricted to a few specific watch lines as well as some premiere watches too.
Seiko released its first ever solar watch a year after Citizen released its Eco-Drive. This was in 1977.
When we did our research, we found out that both watches have a pretty similar solar technology. It's difficult to find a singular distinguishing factor between the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco-Drive. In fact, some people believe that the two solar movements might even be from the same manufacturer but with subtle differences though.
The "disadvantage" Seiko Solar might have though is that vs the Citizen Eco-Drive, they are a bit newer than the. Seiko has committed more of its time researching and developing kinetic technology than it has on solar. So, Citizen has a bit of a head start in this field.
Nonetheless, Seiko has also been known for its truly exceptional quality in its watches. And as at now, it is still a little too early to tell how long-lasting its solar technology will be.
Going by its reputation though and the very core of the technology of its solar movement which is identical to that of Citizen's Eco-Drive, we don't see why this watch shouldn't do brilliantly.
| Citizen is more of a quartz brand while Seiko is more of a mechanical brand. And in the solar movement era, Citizen is a clear leader standing far ahead of Seiko in the competition. In fact, the technology used by Citizen for the Eco Drive watches won the Gold Prize at the Eco mark Awards several years back in 2014.
Unlike with Seiko Solar, Citizen's Eco Drive is used on many of its bestselling watch lines. These watches come with titanium lithium batteries which last really long and hardly ever need to be replaced. In fact, Citizen says the replacement batteries will still retain 80% of their recharging capabilities after two decades. That is 20 years!
Okay, to the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco-Drive debate. Citizen has the benefit of many years of research into solar-powered watches.
So, it comes as no surprise that many give the nod to Citizen when it comes to superiority of technology. The reputation the brand has built in this field makes it a natural choice for most people who have to choose between the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive.
|Get your Seiko Solar Watch here!
|Get your Citizen Eco Drive Watch here!
Here is a brief review of a Seiko Solar watch. It's actually a 6-year update. It should give you a few things to chew on.
Stainless Steel Cases
Both Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco-Drive share the same type of case which is stainless steel. Typically, the stainless steel cases either come polished or brushed. The top surfaces are usually the brushed surfaces while the sides come polished. So, in all, these are good looking watches.
They also come fairly large with measuring around 40 millimeters in diameter.
Flipping either of these watches on its other side, you also find stainless steel backs. This ensures that both watch lines are water-resistant. Their screw-down lock style also further improves the water-resistance of the watches. We will discuss this feature further in the next section.
Water Resistance
This feature is pretty common when discussing Seiko's and Citizen's watches. Most of their watches come water-resistant and their solar-watches are not excluded. Nonetheless, Citizen outdoes Seiko in this department. Check out this table for more information about that.
Seiko Solar
Citizen Eco-Drive
| The Seiko Solar watches are water-resistant, however, vs the Citizen Eco-Drive, they are limited. Being that the Seiko Solar watches are water-resistant at a water depth of 100 meters, though, according to ISO 6425 standards, this technically makes them dive-ready.
Besides that, they also come with hands that luminesce in the dark. Another feature that is important for dive-ready watches.
Please note that Seiko has separate solar watches for divers. So, even though all their watches are water-resistant, not all are dive-ready.
Another thing to note is that many times, the water resistance rating on the watch is far removed from what you actually get in reality. So, 100 meters might not be 100 meters in real life.
| The Citizen Eco Drive, on the other hand, has a water resistance rating that is twice that of Seiko Solar. This one can dive up to 200 meters underwater, that is, 660 feet.
Citizen carries a number of different kinds of watches under its solar line like we already explained before. So, it will interest you to know that there are both all-terrain and dive watches in Citizen's Eco-Drive line.
So, if you're looking for solar watches for all kinds of adventures, you'd surely find one in its Citizen's offering.
| Get your water-resistant Seiko Solar Watch here!
Get your dive-ready Seiko Solar Watch here!
| Get your dive-ready Citizen Eco-Drive Watch here!
Get your all-terrain Citizen Eco-Drive Watch here!
Analog Time Display
Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco-Drive, both use an analog display. We all know what that means so we won't go in-depth explaining that. All watches in both series come with three hands – the hour hand, the second hand, and the minute hand.
Of course, as you'd expect, the looks of the hands differ from watch to watch. Luminescence is also another feature that is common in watches of both series. In fact, it's a feature that is becoming a staple in today's watches for obvious reasons.
Looking through these watches you find that both Seiko and Citizen tend to favor markers rather than numerals for the hour designations.
These markers typically rest on either a white or a dark dial. Everything else works as you'd expect in a watch. So, we won't bore you going in-depth into all that.
Still, on the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco-Drive, we're looking into the features these two watch series share. One of the many is the fact that both watch series come with GPS.
We all know GPS watches. Those who are into sports and fitness especially would be pretty familiar with them. But also, most smartwatches too come with GPS.
Even if you're not into sports and fitness, GPS has other functions on your watch besides calculating how much workout you've been able to or maybe giving you precise navigation and weather results.
GPS also helps your watch automatically update itself based on your time zone. This means Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco-Drive, whichever you're sporting, once you check into a new time zone, you don't have to adjust your watch. GPS does that for you. Pretty cool, right?
Chronograph Function
So, what's all the chronograph talk about? Well, in simple terms, a chronograph is just a fancy term for a timer or a stopwatch.
Chronographs usually have their own independent buttons between 1 and 3 in number. These buttons help to start the chronograph function, reset it, or stop it altogether. Of course, all these are without interfering with the watch itself.
The limit of a chronograph usually varies from watch to watch. There are some that can record up to 30 minutes at a time. And then there are some that can carry on recording up to 12 hours at a time.
You can read the chronograph's time on a separate sub-register on the dial of the watch. So, once you activate the pusher, the recorder/sub-register begins to record the elapsed time in seconds, minutes and hours (depending on the limit of the chronograph function, of course).
Having discussed the chronograph function, we now discuss the tachymeter two features that often come together. If you've ever seen a watch with a chronograph function, then you've most likely also seen another scale known as the tachymeter.
A tachymeter is used to measure speed and that's the most basic definition of the term. All tachymeters come with a chronograph watch but not all chronograph watches come with a tachymeter.
Tachymeters are of several different types such as the following:
- Circumferential tachymeter on a fixed bezel.
- Snail-type tachymeters.
- Circumferential tachymeter on a moving bezel.
- Heuer's rotating tachymeter bezel.
Atomic Timekeeping
Timekeeping is becoming even more precise than ever imagined and it's a feature you find on both Seiko Solar and Citizen Eco Drive.
What exactly is an atomic watch, right?
An atomic watch is radio-controlled and this is what enables it to keep the most accurate time on earth. Pretty sweet, right? You never have to set your time or date, and why is that?
An atomic watch receives a low-frequency radio signal from the US atomic clock somewhere in Colorado. This signal which it receives every night ensures that the watch stays perfectly synchronized with the US atomic clock.
So, what happens is that the watch comes with a built-in antenna which searches for the 60 kHz radio signal from the atomic clock in Colorado. It does this once a day and once it receives and decodes this signal, it updates its time and date accordingly.
So, even during Daylight Saving, leap seconds, and leap years, you don't have to make any adjustment yourself. The watch automatically does so itself once it receives the signal from the atomic clock.
The almighty US atomic clock broadcasts its signal all over the United States which might lead you to wonder just how wide its broadcast radius is. Well, it has a broadcast radius of 1864 miles. So, as you can see most of the US is covered except for Alaska and Hawaii.
What happens when you take a vacation to any of these places then, right?
Well, if you do travel out of your range, your watch just ceases to function as an atomic watch and instead functions as a regular quartz watch. So, that means, no regular/automatic updating of time and date.
Talking about traveling outside the US, Europe has its own variant of atomic clocks. The frequency is different from that of the US and therefore incompatible with a US atomic watch.
Time Zones
In the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive, both watches have all the time zones of the world on the dial.
Automatic Movement
In addition to their Solar and atomic movement, the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive watches also offer an automatic movement. Well, considering that you'll be spending more than $1000 for one of these pieces, an automatic movement is, in fact, somewhat demanded.
But just what is an automatic movement? A watch with an automatic movement is a self-winding watch. So, the watch winds the mainspring automatically, by itself, as a result of the wearer's natural swinging motion.
In essence, as you swing your arm, the watch winds its mainspring by itself and you don't have to do that yourself.
Japanese Quartz
The Japanese Quartz movement is an attribute shared by the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive. It was invented in 1969 by Seiko. Of course, the Swiss quartz movement was already in existence.
However, Asia launched this new movement that challenged the existing order of things by bringing one that relied on batteries rather than mechanical movement to power the watches.
In response to this, we watched as an onslaught of battery-operated quartz watches flooded markets. Even the most established brands started to release their own battery-operated watches.
Quartz watches are powered by batteries which send electric signals through the crystal quarts. This quartz vibrates about 32768 times every second thereby creating a signal of a really precise frequency. The circuit in the watch then measures these vibrations and converts them into one pulse per second. This pulse is responsible for the consistent movement of the second hand.
Quartz movements has several advantages.
- It hardly veers off the exact time.
- It's battery-powered and does not need your intervention to maintain the ticking of the hand.
- Quartz watches are typically low maintenance since there are only few moving parts. Plus, they use batteries too.
- Quartz watches are about the most affordable kinds of watches you can get. Automatic and mechanical, on the other hand, require a lot of skill and work hours. So they are typically more expensive.
- With fewer moving parts, quartz watches are typically durable than mechanical watches.
Quartz watches are your regular everyday watches and the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive series both offer you quartz watch options.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Features Unique To Each Watch
This section of the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive would likely present the deal-breaker for most people going through this review. So, we'd need you to pay close attention as we go in-depth in these sections.
Before we go on, you might want to know that the Seiko Solar watch is more expensive than the Citizen Eco Drive. So, naturally, you might find more customers getting the Citizen Eco Drive than the Seiko Solar watches.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Features Unique To The Seiko Solar
Opaque Dials
With advancement in technology, Seiko has also followed closely, implementing such changes in its solar watches. One of such advancements is its opaque dials.
In recent times, the dials on Seiko Solar watches no longer resemble the traditional dials you find on solar-powered watches. On the Citizen Eco Drive, for instance, you see a clever attempt to hide the fact that the dial is actually semi-transparent.
Usually, on a solar-powered watch, the dial is the part of the watch through which light passes through to the photovoltaic cells. These photovoltaic cells are found under the dial. And now, Seiko has made the dial almost completely opaque to the human eye.
With this technology nailed to the t, is it possible that Seiko is planning to replace most of its current quartz movements with Seiko Solar movements? We guess only time will tell now. No pun intended.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Features Unique To The Citizen Eco Drive
Perpetual Calendar
A perpetual calendar mechanism means that the watch "perpetually" displays the correct date. Such watches with perpetual calendars usually take the different lengths of months into consideration as well as leap days. Because of how their internal mechanism is wired, they are able to move the dial to the next day.
The Citizen Eco Drive has this feature, however, the Seiko Solar does not seem to have any solar-powered watch with a perpetual calendar. Don't get us wrong, there are Seiko Perpetual Calendar watches. However, we're not sure we've seen any in the solar-powered line.
Please note that you might have to make daylight savings adjustment to the calendar twice a year. Of course, this will depend on where you live.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Unique Pros
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Pros Unique To The Seiko Solar
- Opaque dials give Seiko Solar watches a stunning and less regular look.
- Most of its solar watches are automatic movements.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Pros Unique To The Citizen Eco Drive
- Comes with a perpetual calendar.
- More affordable than the Seiko Solar watches.
- People trust Citizen more because it has been making solar watches for longer.
- There are more applications of the solar technology on many of Citizen's watch lines unlike with the Seiko Solar watches.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Unique Cons
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Cons Unique To The Seiko Solar
- Generally pricier than the Citizen Eco Drive watches.
- No perpetual calendar.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Cons Unique To The Citizen Eco Drive
- A vast majority of its solar watches are quartz movement.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Common Pros
Seiko Solar
Citizen Eco Drive
|This is a maintenance-free watch as you don't have to keep opening up the watch and replacing batteries every now and then.
|Also applies here.
|Solar powered watches are great for our environment. You won't be throwing away used batteries and our ecosystem will be better for it.
|Same here
|Seiko Solar watches come with a slim profile which is really classy.
|Same goes for the Citizen Eco Drive.
|Automatic movement means that besides getting charged from sunlight (and other artificial lights), the natural swinging motion of the wearer's arm also powers the watch.
|The Citizen Eco Drive also comes with automatic movement.
|This is a water-resistant watch up to 100 meters. It isn't dive ready as Seiko carries another line for such watches, but it is still water-resistant.
|The Citizen Eco Drive watch is also water-resistant up to 200 meters or 660 feet. Being that Citizen uses its Eco Drive on more of its watch lines than Seiko, it's no surprise that the brand also carries dive-ready Eco drive watches as well as all-terrain Eco Drive watches.
|These guys last pretty long after just one charge. Seiko advises you to change out the battery after ten years. So, there you go. This can go for about a decade without charging.
|As for the Citizen Eco Drive, we found that the second battery will be able to retain 80% of its recharging capability for two decades! Fantastic.
|Comes with chronograph and tachymeter functions
|Also features chronograph and tachymeter functions.
|Atomic timekeeping ensures that your clock is always precise to the t. By receiving radio signals from the US once a day, you can count on the accuracy of your watch at any time. Plus, it applies all across America except for Alaska and Hawaii.
|Also applies for the Citizen Eco Drive.
|Features GPS function
|Also features GPS function
|Get your Seiko Solar Watch here
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Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Common Cons
There are no common cons shared by the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive.
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – General Feeling Among Users
So we tried to feel the general pulse of the public on the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive debate. Here's a summary of the word on the street.
Seiko Solar
|Citizen Eco Drive
| Apparently, a lot of people have great respect for Seiko. It is the older establishment of the two companies and has done well by its customers, giving them the best quality of every watch it has ever made.
For the Seiko Solar watch, we would say it had a positive acceptance in the watch community. However, for now, many are still playing the skeptic game considering that Seiko just joined the solar train not too long ago. They intend to see just how well Seiko will pull off solar.
You can tell from the atmosphere though that everyone is quite optimistic about these watches. In fact, most give these watches their vote of confidence based on the reputation of the brand and use as well.
We could sense that there were loads of happy campers who bought and are using these Seiko Solar watches, even though its price tag made some potential customers shy away.
| It was a no brainer over on this side of the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive review. Citizen has been around since forever with the solar watches which worked. Unlike Seiko that seems to want to reconnect to the past with classic timepieces, Citizen is more futuristic.
So, it's no surprise that they hopped aboard the solar train before Seiko could decide to.
Many customers had praise for these watches for so many reasons. The wide array of choices available to you, the affordable price, plus the fact that Citizen hasn't failed before.
|Get your Seiko Solar Watch here!
|Get your Citizen Eco Drive here!
Seiko Solar Vs Citizen Eco Drive – Final Thoughts
As you can see, there isn't so much of a difference between watch lines. If at all, they most likely are cosmetic without any significant effect on the working of the watches.
We had fun researching and reviewing the Seiko Solar vs Citizen Eco Drive. We also hope that we've given you enough information to help you make your best choice.


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Because it's the olympics and it's the biggest athletics event in the world. Lots of people compete in the olympics with injuries, just because it's too important for them to drop out.
Ive seen so much of it in the past few years that i know when its coming.


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Want a quick dinner before the evening sessions? The hotel is running a Fiddle Hell buffet for us in the Stoney Brook Café next to the main lobby, from 6-8PM. Help yourself to mac & cheese, BBQ chicken, green beans, garden salad, rolls and butter, and your choice of a soft drink or a bottle of water. Prices include tax and gratuity: Adults $19, Kids 4-12 $12, Kids under 4 free.


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Because Peru is so vast and full of diverse landscapes: mountain terrain, long stretches of desert coast, and extensive rainforest, it is complicated to navigate. Many travellers, especially those with limited time choose to fly between destinations. Another popular way to get around Peru is by bus. Bus travel is the cheapest option and routes cover most destinations in Peru. Train travel is also possible, but only in between limited destinations. Bus and train travel can take a long time to get from A to B.
When I travelled to Peru, I chose to travel by bus as I had time to spare and was travelling on a budget. I travelled from Cusco to Puno to Arequipa to Nasca to Huacachina and finally to Lima.
As a solo traveller, I was concerned about my safety getting around Peru and was unsure of what bus services were safe/unsafe. After some research and first-hand experience, I came across Cruz Del Sur.
Getting around Peru with Cruz Del Sur
Cruz Del Sur is an extremely safe and comfortable bus service connecting Peru, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia. Cruz Del Sur checks all passengers' passports upon boarding, and photographs all people using the bus service. They claim to have 24-hour surveillance and a GPS tracking system that monitors the speed of the bus, and unscheduled stops, ensuring passengers safety. Cruz Del Sur offers Regular and VIP seating. VIP seating provides you with a sofa seat that reclines 160 degrees, tea and coffee and a meal. Regular seating still includes a meal, the seats are just less comfortable. I would choose VIP for bus rides longer than 10 hours.
Catching overnight buses was concerning to me at first, however, after doing many overnight bus rides in Peru, I found them to be safe, comfortable and convenient as it saves you 1 day on the road (and money for 1 nights accommodation).
There are many other bus services in Peru but Cruz Del Sur is the safest. While it is the safest, it is also the most expensive.
Another popular way to get around Peru is Peru Hop.
Getting around Peru with Preu Hop
Peru Hop offers a flexible service allowing you to hop on and hop off at selected locations around Peru. This is another safe, comfortable and affordable way to get around Peru
Peru Hop offers hostel pick up and drop off, saving you the hassle of getting to the local bus depot.
Tips for getting around Peru by bus
- For a comfortable ride, book with Cruz Del Sur.
- Pre-purchase tickets so you don't miss a seat.
- Double check the location of the bus stop. Cities in Peru don't have consolidated bus terminals, so ensure you have the right address and be aware that it might be different from the bus company's office.
- Expect long bus rides and slow driving – especially through the mountains.
- Theft on bus rides in Peru does occur, so keep your valuable possessions with you at all times. On overnight bus rides, I wear a money belt with my credit cards, passport and cash inside. This is a great way to keep your most important items secure.
Getting around Peru by plane
Travelling across Peru by plane is another safe way to get around. It is also the best way to get around Peru if you plan to see multiple destinations within a short time frame. Most major Peruvian cities can be reached by air, although not always directly.
Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport is Peru's major airport, and where most travellers will land or transit through on arrival to Peru. The airport is crowded so allow plenty of time for connections. I have missed a connecting flight at Lima Airport before. Peru has four other international airports (in Arequipa, Cuzco, Iquitos and Piura), with flights arriving from other South American countries. There are 18 additional airports with regularly scheduled flights.
Some local airlines include LATAM, Avianca, Star Peru, Peruvian Airlines and LC Peru.
Flying between destinations in Peru isn't the cheapest transportation option — buses are — but aeroplane travel certainly will save you heaps of time. The flight from Lima to Cuzco, for instance, takes a little over an hour, whereas a bus will take more than 20 hours. All of Peru's major cities are within a two-hour flight of Lima.
Tips for getting around Peru by plane
- Book flight well in advance to get the cheapest price.
- Be sure to compare ticket prices from major airlines.
- Some airlines offer discounted tickets to Peruvian nationals and upcharge non-residents – great news for the locals!
- Arrive at the airport with plenty of time as check-in and security can be very slow. You don't want to risk it in Peru.
Getting around Peru by Taxi
Once you reach a destination within Peru, you may be wondering how to get around? As a solo traveller, I wouldn't recommend hiring a car in Peru. This is because car hire in Peru isn't exactly cheap, and the roads can be difficult to navigate.
Instead, I would recommend a combination of walking, taxis and guided tours.
There are plenty of taxis in Peru. You can usually find a taxi on the street. I found it crucial to agree on a price for the taxi ride before getting in. For short rides, you can expect to pay around $5 – $10.
If you plan to visit a lot of places in one day, particularly tourist attractions, the cheapest and safest option may be to arrange a guided tour. You can ask your hotel or hostel for advice on booking a tour. Tours are cheaper if you book them when you are there, as opposed to online.
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From left, clockwise: Jordan Christie, Andee Arches and Atari Gems of the Black Minds Matter Project (Photo courtesy Black Minds Matter Project)
Mental illness doesn't discriminate, but access to treatment varies widely among races. Black patients are less likely to be offered psychotherapy or medication, and those with symptoms of schizophrenia or bipolar disorders are far more likely to be incarcerated than whites with similar conditions, according to a 2017 report by the American Psychiatric Association. In some communities, even discussing mental health problems is considered taboo.
In March 2018, the Black Minds Matter Project premiered on Richmond community radio station WRIR 97.3 FM (where, full disclosure, I'm a volunteer) to address this issue and start a dialogue about race and mental health. The show's guests talk about their experiences with self care, toxic masculinity, faith, trauma, sex and other topics.
"For you to be able to move on, you have to face a lot of these mental issues you're dealing with, instead of denying it and running away," says producer Andee Arches, "and that's pretty much what the radio show encourages people to do — to talk about it and face those issues, and feel OK about it."
Arches and Jordan Christie edit the half-hour program, hosted by Atari Gems. It airs on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 11 a.m., and it can be found online at soundcloud.com/blackmindsmatterproject. All three young women — still in school or recent graduates — are new to radio. They've learned how to edit audio, interview panelists and make field recordings by doing it.
In May, the killing of Marcus-David Peters — the Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus and public school teacher who was shot by a Richmond police officer during what appeared to be a mental health crisis — was a turning point for the show. The team put asideits schedule and addressed the local tragedy through interviews with community members.
"I had met the family," Gems says, and her former resident adviser at VCU had been friends with Peters. "A lot of times when we think of Black Lives Matter, it's something in the news. He was a Richmond native. It humanized it."
In the coming year, Gems wants to interview more people one on one, and address traumas specific to Richmond.
What's the best decision you made?
"For me, it's producing it, because I've learned a lot. I think it was really cool that [the] main purpose was to educate." —producer Andee Arches
What would you do differently?
"I wish I'd remembered to put the general intro at the start of the show last week [laughing]," —producer Jordan Christie
"There's one person I haven't gotten back to. I just checked my inbox." —host Atari Gems


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Join Yepi in his newest adventure! Yepi just found out about planet Earth, and decided to go for it, since he was living in such a hostile planet. Help Yepi to get to planet Earth with his advanced spaceship by using his friends and the collectibles surrounding him. Can you launch your way out of the hostile planet?
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2005 Dodge Neon information
In 2005 Dodge Neon was released in 3 different versions, 1 of which are in a body "Sedan".
At the time, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, the cheapest modification 2005 Dodge Neon SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) with a Manual gearbox should do its future owner of $13800.On the other side - the most expensive modification - 2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M) with an Manual transmission and MSRP $20700 manufacturer.
Did you know that: the earliest Dodge Neon, which you can find information on our website has been released in 1995.
The largest displacement, designed for models Dodge Neon in 2005 - 2.4 liters.
Did you know that: The most expensive modification of the Dodge Neon, according to the manufacturer's recommendations - SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - $20700.
For models of the Dodge Neon in 2005 were used the following colors in the color of body: Black Clearcoat, Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat, Electric Blue Pearlcoat, Flame Red Clearcoat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat, Midnight Blue Pearlcoat, Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat, Orange Blast Pearlcoat, Stone White Clearcoat.
Most of all modifications Dodge Neon 2005 weighs SRT-4 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M) - 2900 Lbs.


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Let's start focusing on making the most out of our future freedoms
With a year to go until March 29th 2019, we still have the likes of Tony Blair trying to stop Brexit and reverse the decision of the British people. In letting these people dominate debate, we are missing opportunities to debate how we will make the UK better after we leave the EU, argues Rory Broomfield. Continue reading
Remoaners plan to waste parliamentary time in order to ignore EU referendum
Today in Westminster there is to be a three-hour debate where nationalist MPs from Plaid Cymru will call for UK membership of the Single Market and EU citizenship for UK citizens to be retained "in the event that the UK leaves the EU". Author: Rory Broomfield Continue reading
Five tests that the EU must respect.
The Prime Minister made a third key speech on Brexit today. It was a positive one and struck the right tone going forward into the next phase of negotiations. The EU must listen, argues Rory Broomfield. Continue reading
Theresa May is wrong to remain wedded to the European Arrest Warrant
During a far-reaching speech delivered at a security conference in Germany over the weekend, the Prime Minister restated her belief that the UK should remain part of the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) after leaving the EU. In doing so, the EAW could be included as part of a trade deal with the EU. If this happens, Rory Broomfield argues that it would be a bad deal. Continue reading
More hyperbole from the London Evening Standard
Today's leader column in the Daily Osborne London Evening Standard ends with this: "There is no escaping the simple economic truth: outside of a customs union, the cost of the things we buy will go up. The opportunities for British firms to sell abroad will be reduced. Britain will have consciously engaged in the biggest act of protectionism in our history." Continue reading


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I confess to not knowing much about this feature but am willing to give it a try.
It could be fun and it could give you a forum to air your favourite English gaffs. Give it a try.
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What part of speech is each word?
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Bloomberg launches flagship digital hub 'Bloomberg Business'
Aimed at the global web consumer, Bloomberg Business will serve as a central hub for all Bloomberg media outlets such as Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg's digital video operation
Bloomberg today launched Bloomberg Business, the company's flagship digital destination that unifies its most powerful media assets to deliver a modern news experience. Bloomberg Business targets the global web consumer. Microsoft Corporation is the global sponsor of the launch.
Bloomberg Business is the centrepiece of Bloomberg's new media strategy, first announced by Bloomberg Media CEO Justin B. Smith in March 2014. Bloomberg aims to build the leading, next-generation media company for global business by creating a portfolio of digitally-led, multi-platform brands that broaden its core audience beyond the traditional finance roots, towards global business.
Bloomberg Business aims to serve as a central hub for all Bloomberg media outlets such as Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg's digital video operation.
The site's design goes far beyond simply placing stories on a web page: it's a cutting-edge, responsive canvas that looks to the future, while drawing on the best of digital, mobile and traditional print design. The site builds on the established heritage of design excellence at Businessweek, utilising design as a differentiator.
"Over the past 20 years, the global business landscape has changed at lightning speed, while traditional business media, in its presentation, utility and design has largely failed to keep up," said Smith.
"At the heart of our vision is an opportunity to marry the best of traditional media's journalism values – accuracy, reliability, credibility – with the exciting emerging forms of journalistic storytelling and innovation coming out of pure play digital media. The launch of Bloomberg Business is a significant step in our goal to build the next generation global business media company that operates across all platforms -- digital, print, television, radio, and live events," Smith added.
"It's a reinvention of how we bring our news to the world. It's faster, smarter and frankly bigger than anything we have done before – and it's uniquely digital, built for a global web audience and designed to deliver the right news at the right time," said Joshua Topolsky, Editor of Bloomberg Digital and Chief Digital Content Officer. "But we are not just delivering the news. We are bringing readers the smart stories that really matter, context when and how they need it and thoughtful reporting that goes way beyond the first word," he added.
Bloomberg Media Group COO Jacki Kelley said, "Across all our platforms, we are building advertising solutions that are as innovative and consumer-driven as the editorial environment in which they live."
Kelley added, "With Microsoft as our global launch sponsor, Bloomberg Business delivers a series of new ad products that allow our sponsors to tell their unique stories and provide the best opportunity for engagement. Further, Bloomberg's high-speed data crunching abilities have been renowned in the financial services sector for decades. For the first time, we are now fully harnessing that data superiority for the benefit of advertisers, which gives us the ability to provide deeper and faster insights."
Kathleen Hall, Corporate Vice-President, Microsoft Global Advertising & Media, said, "Microsoft is pleased to be the global launch sponsor of Bloomberg Business. We are constantly looking for new and deeper ways to engage our customers across channels and screens, and working with Bloomberg Business will make that possible."
With 2,400 journalists in over 150 bureaus across 73 countries, Bloomberg News produces more than 5,000 stories a day and is syndicated to more than 1,000 media outlets in over 60 countries.
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Driver and Pedestrian Ticketed in Quincy Mishap
The driver and a pedestrian are both ticketed as the result of a mishap at 60th and Broadway in Quincy at 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Adams County Sheriff's deputies report 21 year old Paige Brumbaugh of Hannibal was westbound when she struck an intoxicated pedestrian in the roadway.
The pedestrian, identified as 28 year old Justin Nichelson, also of Hannibal, was taken to Blessing Hospital and was last reported in stable condition.
Brumbaugh was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and DUI. Nichelson was cited for improper walking on the highway and pedestrian under in influence of alcohol or drugs.


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One of the questions I get asked the most is How Can I wear Colour On My Eyes without looking like a clown?
Bringing colour into your makeup look is an easy and fun way to brighten up your outfit and highlight the most important features on your face. Colour makeup can be a scary thought, but applied in the correct way it can open up a whole new world of makeup to you, and change your makeup wardrobe forever! I decided the best way to explain it is in a video! So here it is.
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After the warmth and humidity of Friday, I think that the last thing we were expecting was the heavy cloud and rain that Saturday brought with it! Lucky for Clare, my friend Megan and me we were all inside the halls at the Showground by 9.30am. We started off with a general browse past the Incubator stands then Megan went off to watch Handmade Nation while Clare and I went to do a class with Jodie.
Clare had decided to learn to make button rings and brooches. She had a ball (and so did I) – Jodie was lots of fun and the class was very friendly and productive. Clare and I were even recognised from this blog by another class member, Karen! Actually, I kept running into people I knew all day – from Brown Owls, from mother's group, school mums, bloggers – it was almost surreal!
Clare chose all the button combinations herself and did most of the sewing too. She did a great job! She still says that this class was the most fun thing of the whole day. Thanks again Jodie!
After lunch I found myself drawn to the Pear Tree Yarn stand. I crocheted a scarf from their yarn last year, and it was so lovely and soft and cuddly to work with. Clare laid her eyes on some pink yarn, and I just couldn't refuse her request to crochet something for her. I bought three skeins of 4 ply merino in the most perfect shade of pink.
She also talked me into buying the felt flowers for her, and the kimono fabric/resin buttons at BBB beads were too pretty to resist.
I've been looking for 8 ply in a variety of colours to crochet a rug for each of the girls. The Yarn Barn had a massive range of colours at really good prices, so Clare had a ball choosing which ones she wanted for her rug, keeping in mind the colours of fabric I've already bought to make quilts. She's got a bit of a knack for it!
I'm going to crochet a Wool Eater Blanket for Clare and a Ripple Blanket for Stella. Both to coordinate with the quilts I haven't made yet. But here is the yarn with the fabric!
I get the feeling that I'm spending more time planning and preparing for projects than participating and being productive…
We didn't end up leaving the show until 3.30pm! Clare made her grandma a get-well card at the Crayola stand, we looked at all the people having a crafty time at the craft bars, and wished that we had more time to do more classes and take part in everything that it had to offer. Megan and I had a great time chatting and catching up with one another's news, and we all left tired but happy and inspired. I am kicking myself a little that I didn't buy some fat quarters from Ink and Spindle and Kelani Fabric – but hey, there's a sale coming up at Amitie this Friday! Kevin does want us to stimulate the economy, after all…


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The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), Track Enterprises and Menards have jointly announced that the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer will become the race entitlement sponsor of the July 13 ARCA Menards Series event at Elko Speedway, located just outside of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Menards 250 will take the green flag at 10 pm ET/ 9 pm CT Saturday night, July 13, and is scheduled for live, flag-to-flag coverage on MAVTV.
"We're excited to be a bigger part of the ARCA Menards Series event at Elko Speedway," commented Jeff Abbott, Spokesperson and Promotions Manager for Menards. "The ARCA race at Elko has a real big-time feel, and we love the kind of short track racing ARCA brings to a place like Elko."
The Menards 250 marks the sixth ARCA Menards Series event at Elko Speedway. Current NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series driver Brennan Poole won the inaugural race in 2012. Other ARCA winners at Elko include ARCA Menards Series national champions Frank Kimmel (2013), Grant Enfinger (2014) and Austin Theriault (2017). Current NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series rookie Gus Dean earned his second career ARCA Menards Series win in a late-race fender-banging shootout last July driving for former Elko Speedway late model champion Kevin Cywinski.
John Menard, along with NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton and ARCA President Ron Drager, announced earlier this year that Menards would increase their involvement with and support of ARCA by becoming the series' entitlement and naming rights sponsor. The ARCA race at Elko Speedway is the closest to Menards headquarters, which is located ninety minutes east of the Twin Cities in Eau Clair, Wisconsin. The Minneapolis/St. Paul area is Menards' second largest retail market.
"ARCA's fans are Menards customers," Abbott continued. "We enjoy the relationship we have with ARCA and (event promoter) Track Enterprises, and our customers support the events on a number of levels."
The Menards 250 at Elko Speedway will be the sixth race of the 2019 Sioux Chief Short Track Challenge Series, a series within the overall ARCA Menards Series that crowns a champion on races held at tracks one mile in length at under. Kyle Weatherman was the inaugural Sioux Chief Short Track Challenge champion in 2015, while current NASCAR XFINITY Series driver Chase Briscoe won in 2016 followed by series champions Austin Theriault in 2017 and Sheldon Creed in 2018.
Race fans will have the opportunity to "Save Big Money" at more than thirty Twin Cities-area Menards stores by purchasing advanced adult tickets for just $20, a savings of $10 from the race day walkup price, starting on June 3. Discounted tickets for the Menards 250 will be available through July 12, the day before the race. Tickets are also available online at ElkoSpeedway.com.
"It's an honor to have Menards sponsor the ARCA event at Elko Speedway," commented Bob Sargent, president of Track Enterprises. ARCA is a big part of our business, and therefore, so is Menards. We've enjoyed working with the Menards folks and the people from their vendor partners over the years."
About Track Enterprises: Track Enterprises is a racing promotion company that oversees popular events that feature top touring series like the ARCA Racing Series, USAC Racing, DIRTcar UMP, POWRi Racing, All Star Circuit of Champions, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, CRA, Southern Super Series, and more. The company also oversees all racing promotions at Macon Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, and the Terre Haute Action Track. For more information on the upcoming racing schedule, visit TrackEnterprises.com.
About ARCA: The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is among the leading and most versatile auto racing sanctioning bodies in the country. Now a part of NASCAR, ARCA was founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio. ARCA is still headquartered in nearby Temperance, Michigan and led by the Marcum's grandson, Ron Drager. The organization administers more than 100 events each year in multiple racing series, including the ARCA Menards Series, the ARCA/CRA Super Series and the ARCA Midwest Tour, plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.
About Menards: A family owned company started in 1958, Menards is headquartered in Eau Claire, WI. Menards has more than 300 retail stores located throughout the Midwest in the states of IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI and WY. Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low-price leader. Its famous slogan "Save Big Money at Menards" is widely known and easy to remember. For more information, visit Menards.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest.


text: The Bird Sanctuary has become a popular resident and tourist destination. Nestled on the South of Town by Park Lake, the sanctuary is home to emu's, pheasants, peacocks, ducks, geese, rabbits and other animals. The facility is operated by volunteers. Our purpose is to provide the birds with a natural facility that advocates the conservation of various species of birds in their natural habitats while promoting survival and rehabilitation.


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Russia uses American president as a sleeper agent
The remake of The Manchurian Candidate with black actors in the place of the original cast is ridiculously ineffective. Don't be politically correct Follywood.
Great acting. Yes, Washington and Streep are very good as usual, but Liev Schreiber is very convincing; he does look like he's not all there.
The technology may seem far-fetched, but I have no doubt our government must be working on this (no, I'm not a conspiracy-theory aficionado, just being realistic).
I found a sustained atmosphere of dread that maybe other people did not perceive. The story really involved me. Yes, I saw the original; liked that one as well.
Kinda boring.
Not too bad remake of a classic. The original is better, but this is pretty good.
I liked the original film and thought I would not like this version. It is not quite a remake. Instead the story is updated and expanded ... this is often a bad thing but it works well for this version. Streep is brilliant, as is Denzel Washington. The camera work is great and the story is tight (as tight as it can be for a man wrestling with the question of what is real). I liked trying to figure out the diferent layers and point-of-view shots. I did not have that experience in the first version. So, yeah, this version is different from the original but in a very good way. Both versions have their merits.
I thought this movie was good but not great. Something missing for me. This movie felt more of a high end twilight zone or outer limits show than an actual movie. Also, some parts of the movie where extremely unrealistic, like the part when John Voight dies, where are the secret service??? Not bad but could have been better.
The grandaddy of the paranoid political thriller film.
This movie was entertaining and interesting but not one of my favorite for this year. "Not too bad---good performance". "I fast forwarded a lot but not all the way."
The history has good potential, but at certain point I feel the film losted the momentum it was unfortunate
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Noyle: [voiceover] Now, when you're rescued and returned with your patrol to command headquarters, what will be among the first of your duties that you'll undertake?
Ben Marco: I'll recommend Sergeant Shaw for the Medal of Honor, sir. He saved our lives. He terminated the enemy. Led us across the desert to safety.
Noyle: Excellent. And there were casualties?
Ben Marco: There's always casualties in war, sir.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Pumpkin Polish - Silver Glitter
This Pumpkin is a mixture of non holo silver glitter and non holo silver hex glitter. It's sheer enough that I'm sure it was meant to be a layering polish, but I really like it worn alone. I like the bit of natural nail peeking through. This is two coats.
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Wow!! I love it! I wonder how this compares to the two OPI glitters that just came out (sorry the names slipped my mind)ReplyDelete
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That is a great polish! I'm almost wishing I would have picked it up now!ReplyDelete
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After the confirmation of PRISTIN's debut for this month, the girls continue to tease for their upcoming debut! The girls have released the album cover as well as the title image! Check it out below!
The girls will be releasing their first mini album called 'Hi! PRISTIN'. From the image, it seems that the title track will called 'Wee Woo'. As the girls have released their individual image teasers, it is nice to see all the girls in one photo. They all look incredibly beautiful in their outfits and has fans excited for their debut!
PRISTIN's debut is set for the 21st of March so get ready for their debut soon! Are you excited for the girls' debut? Let us know in the comments below!
Officially KMusic will continue to keep you updated on Korean music, so stay tuned!
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Many families save, plan and try to do everything right, but when it comes time to send their children to college and to dig into their save-for-college fund, many families also quickly realize that they haven't saved enough. In addition to setting aside money for your child's college education, there are ways to stretch the college purse strings to make the most of every nickel and dime. Here are some:
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With work, family and finances, modern parenting can sometimes feel like a juggling act. The Gerber Life parenting blog gives parents advice and tips to help you take on today-and plan for tomorrow. Our parenting blog offers articles on saving money, college planning, family insurance, parenting tips and health and safety. Although we may not be able to manage your retirement account, drive your all-star athlete to practice, or cook your family's favorite three-cheese lasagna, our parenting blog can provide you with ideas, advice and tips so that you can focus on what matters most: raising healthy, happy kids. We invite you to join the conversation and enjoy our parenting blog.
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Baby Talk is Much More than BabbleJanuary 28, 2015
Baby talk – the soft gurgles, squeals and sounds that babies make before they utter their first words – plays an important role in babies' language development. Scientists say that parents can help their babies to develop language skills by talking to them.
In a recent study conducted at the University of Washington, scientists played a recorded series of syllables, similar to that of "baby talk" for babies between 7 and 11 months old, and found that the babies' brain activity surged as a result.Comments are off for this post
New Parents: How to Work Toward a Full Night's SleepJanuary 27, 2015
Most moms with a newborn experience and are anxious to progress beyond the agony of sleep deprivation. Early on, often newborns eat frequently, sometimes as often as every two hours. Unless you have a helper who can handle several feedings in a row, you're unlikely to come close to a "full night" of sleep until baby is closer to 2 to 3 months old.
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Feeling Like 'You' Again After Becoming a New ParentJanuary 26, 2015
A recent article in The New York Times caused a stir online and, possibly, in many households, too. The article, "The Trauma of Parenthood," cited recent studies linking new parenthood to depression. Although this is commonly referred to as "postpartum depression," The Times article said that the depression the studies identified were not hormonal in nature. Rather, the studies linked depression to the activity of parenting and noted that both men and women have similar experiences.
Parenting can be an all-consuming labor of love. With time, you can get back to feeling like "you" again.
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Exercises That You Can Do AnywhereJanuary 23, 2015
If you're among the people looking for an excuse not to work out, it won't take very long to find one. Two of the favorites: "I don't have time to work out" and "Gym memberships are so expensive." The fact is that a good workout doesn't have to be time consuming or costly. Just 30 minutes a day of physical activity can help to improve cardiovascular health as well as help to prevent heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 4 killers in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
Should you or someone you know have a reason for not working out, it's good to remember the one much greater reason to start exercising: the prospect of a longer, healthier life.
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State of Wisconsin Metrics OverviewPosted by Candice Weingartner on January 2nd, 2018
We are all interested in metrics when it comes to our Lean work. Feel free to review Wisconsin's Annual Report to see what they accomplished in 2017.
WI Lean Government Program – FY17 Annual Report – Final (Revised)
Here is a link to the high level overview for FY17 and FY16 as well for comparison.
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Short cycling is the term used for when the furnace comes on and off repeatedly over a brief period. The temperature in your home remains at a comfortable level by the furnace cycling on and off. The cycle is controlled by the thermostat. The furnace turns on to heat the home once the temperature falls beneath a certain degree and remains on until the desired degree is reached.
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Homeowners everywhere want their rooms quickly warmed up by their furnace, but most prefer these spaces are economically heated. That is why it is vital for heating and air repair technician to consider the size of both the furnace and space. Too much energy will be consumed while heating your house to the thermostat setting with an oversized furnace. This can also result in the warm air not distributing properly causing your furnace to turn on and off again after too brief a period.
Short cycling will cause your monthly energy costs to significantly rise, and more wear and tear will be placed on your HVAC fan causing it to break prematurely.
Your furnace may be protecting itself from damage due to overheating by turning off prematurely. An overheating furnace can possibly create cracks in the heat exchanger, which can be deadly. Carbon monoxide may leak into your home from cracked heat exchangers, posing an immediate danger to life. Even if short cycling due to overheating, cracks can occur. It is crucial to contact HVAV professionals if this may be occurring.
Restricted airflow is usually the cause of overheating. This may be due to a dirty air filter or possibly the interior vents or roof exhaust vent is blocked.
Your home's furnace receives all its commands from the thermostat. Several things may occur if your thermostat is malfunctioning. It may begin to short cycle, it might remain on at all times, or it may not start at all. Contact an HVAC professional who can check out your thermostat if you believe that is your problem.
Short cycling can occur if a thermostat is improperly installed near an important heat source, such as a big sunny window or a stove as well. The thermostat may believe your home is too warm, resulting in short cycling.
Short cycling gives your HVAC system significant wear and tear and it also reduces energy efficiency. If you think your furnace is short cycling, contact a Wilmington NC HVAC service expert today.


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Advantages and benefits for micro and small enterprises in peru
Peru is the fastest growing economy in Latin America. Its unique and wide diversity sets Peru in a privileged position amongst other countries. Very few are the countries that can accumulate a significant variety of climates, including diverse micro-climates, and a territorial expanse with magnificent natural resources. But it is not only nature that has blessed Peru. Its people are its biggest asset: highly educated professionals, with international academic standards and highly skilled workers. On top of these virtues, this authentic and singular country has a solid economic and industrial background.
Thus, as of today, Peru is considered one of the world's leading emerging markets. Sixteen years of uninterrupted annual growth, an open trade policy and well-defined legal framework stablish the country as an outstanding destination for foreign investment, offering a great variety of possibilities in its different economic sectors.


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Just listed in Mizner's Preserve: 4 Bed, 4.5 Bath+ office/den single family, large private lot, open floor plan and high ceilings.
Posted by Ahuva New on Monday, July 30th, 2018 at 3:58pm.
16300 Via Venetia N, Delray Beach: $720,000.00
Enjoy easy living in this one story, 4 BR+ office/den home on an extra large private lot, with a fantastic open floor plan and high ceilings, in beautiful Mizner's Preserve! Every bedroom has its own bathroom and the master bedroom features three custom walk-in closets.
Natural sunlight streams in through lots of large windows and the whole interior has been painted in neutral colors. You have great storage in your 3-car garage, one of which has been turned into a storage room and can easily be converted back. Start or end your day in your own private haven by the pool/patio or grassy area behind your home with only landscaping behind you.
Mizners Preserve is a beautifully maintained, highly desirable community, with easy access to A-rated schools including Morikami Elementary, the hospital, shopping, I -95 and the Florida Turnpike. This home is also walking distance to a house of worship. The amenities include a 24/7 manned security gate, and a state of the art clubhouse that features 3 tennis courts, a pool with spa/hot tub, a gym, a playground for children, and a dog park. The clubhouse is in middle of a 1.2 million dollar renovation.
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Come along to ABH from 5pm and learn how to fix up your bike and get it checked out by a professional bike mechanic.
If you like it, then why not volunteer and up your skills further. Don't forget if you have a Bike Pool bike you need to attend these sessions at least every 3 months to make sure your bike is safe and your deposit is returned.


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Pizza, ice cream, and tacos are life's joys. I love them all so much, but unfortunately they do not love me back. I have been struggling for months, even years with negative body symptoms, which I could not exactly pinpoint the cause. The symptoms are pretty vague and include: bloating, heartburn, gas, joint pain, headaches, phlegm, stomach pain, rosacea, fatigue, and a mix of constipation and diarrhea, etc. The list of sexy symptoms goes on.
I knew my diet could be better, but I just did not know where to start for elimination. In September, I did 30 days without dairy and my symptoms did not seem to relent. So for October, after watching the documentary Fat, both my husband, Paul and I decided to experiment by cutting added and refined sugar (including honey, agave, maple syrup, etc.) and grains (including corn, quinoa, rice, wheat, beer, etc.) from our diets for 30 days to see if we experienced positive results.
It sounds so simple to cut two things out of your diet, but the problem is sugar and grains are in nearly EVERYTHING. Sugar and grains are in drinks, pasta sauce, salad dressing, pre-packaged meals, etc. The list is overwhelming. Trying to find a restaurant that can accommodate these two restrictions was nearly impossible so instead we ate our meals at home. While our grocery bill may have went up, our savings did too because we were not spending money eating and drinking out.
The first few days were rough. This was not only due to craving sugar and the self discipline it took to refuse homemade cupcakes my coworker brought in, but because my body started to "withdrawal" from grains and sugar. The symptoms included stomach cramping, constipation, fatigue and irritability. So basically, nothing I was not already suffering from, but on a more intense scale. The one side effect I was not expecting was a random period. I have not had a period for years due to my Intrauterine Device (IUD) birth control, but switching to a high fat diet can cause a disruption with leptin and luteinizing hormones associated with periods. All the symptoms lasted only a few days for me.
The rest of the month I saw only benefits.
Cutting out grains and sugar was difficult the first two weeks but then it was like second nature. There were a couple instances of temptation. One was at a friends' party where they made barbecue and multiple desserts and another was at a friend's book launch where multiple hor d'oeuvres and wine were served. At the first party we were aware in advance and brought our no sugar, no grain sides and sadly avoided dessert. At the book launch, there was hummus and veggies brought out so I snacked on those while pining for the mini cupcakes. Overall, it was not as horrible as I prepared myself for. Paul and I did indulge ourselves for one day when a friend came to visit from Seattle. Oregon is known for its wine so we went wine tasting at a local vineyard. The tastings added up to about a glass. For food, we split a charcuterie board and ate the meats, cheeses, and olives; leaving the crackers behind. I felt deprived the first week, but for the other three I felt myself feeling content.
Staying home was the easiest way to avoid temptation. We only bought compliant foods and did not have to witness the copious amount of options outside of our house. We also made a point to tell our friends ahead of time in case any of them wanted to make dinner plans. After a yoga class when a friend of mine and I went out to eat, we were able to find a restaurant ahead of time that honored my food restrictions.
On our day of freedom, October 31st (aka: Halloween), we went to my sister's house which had bowls piled with brightly wrapped chocolates and other sugar filled treats. Paul and I were originally excited to be free from our limitations on Halloween because then we could indulge in the tradition of treats. Paul had a couple beers and I had: nothing. Not even a Reese's peanut butter cup. I am never one to turn down chocolate (especially with peanut butter) but after 30 days without sugar I did not feel the need for artificially flavored candies. I wanted to save my splurge for something amazing, and I did days later (Danish strawberries and cream cake).
After the 30 days, Paul and I went out for our first NSNG meal with my sister and brother-in-law, who also eliminated sugar and grains for the month. We treated ourselves to pizza. The holy havoc the pizza wreaked on my stomach was unbearable. I laid in bed after dinner, crouched in the fetal position with a heating pad on my stomach for the rest of the night. I have had a few other gluten items since the 30 days without them, and for the first time in my life I experienced acid reflux and still do every time I eat it. Other symptoms I noticed were the achy joints, bloating, including swollen hands. The symptoms from gluten still have yet to abate.
I now know gluten is the main culprit of my symptoms. When I choose to eat it I have to decide if what I am about to eat is worth the symptoms that will follow. This mindset allows me to prioritize and only choose the treats worth the aggravation and skip the crappy items like store-bought cookies or crackers (things I would never normally skip) in favor of something delicious. Like minimalism, I get to choose the important things and filter out the rest. I keep the things worth having (aka: eating gluten for special occasions) and avoid the things not worth my time (aka: pie. Not my thing). Just like minimalism, diets and sensitivities are different person to person. Only you can choose what works for you and only you can choose what to avoid.


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Chris Johnston chatted to The Academy of Medical Sciences
Chris Johnston talked to Quentin about his Helminth research within the Maizels group. (download audio) PlayPauseStopMuteRead more
Rick Maizels and Henry McSorley take part in BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's 'Naked Scientists' Radio Programme
On March 8 both Rick Maizels and Henry McSorley took part in the BBC Radio Cambridgshire 'Naked Scientists' radio programme which was focusing on the topic of the world of parasites that week. Rick Maizels talked about 'Parasites tricking the immune system' (download audio) PlayPauseStopMuteRead more
Henry McSorley takes up post at Centre for Inflammation Research
Henry McSorley has been awarded a Chancellor's Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh and is setting up his own laboratory, at the Centre of Inflammation Research, Queens Medical Research Institute at Little France.Read more
ASiT Medal for Transplantation Research
The 2014 Association of Surgeons in Training Medal was awarded to Chris Johnston in Belfast for the presentation: "A Role for Helminths in Achieving Immunological Tolerance".Read more
EMYH2014 Success
During the recent 1st European Meeting for Young Researchers on soil-transmitted Helminths: "Host-helminth Interactions from a Global Health Perspective" (Jongny, Switzerland), no fewer than three lab members returned with prizes: Best Poster Presentation Award: Janice Murray Best Oral Presentation Award: Gillian Coakley Best Combined (Oral & Poster) Presentation Award: Chris JohnstonRead more


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Well, we've made it through another week and it's Monday again. Hope you had a great weekend and hope you find much joy in the coming week too.
I haven't actually played Angry Birds, but have seen it in action. If you are an Angry Birds fan, I think you'll like today's Monday Giggles. Even if you're not an Angry Birds fan, you'll still like today's graphic!
I'm not actually sure where the original graphic came from, but my source is from {life behind the purple door}.
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**Inspiring and Creating Interest in STEM for Children **
DCC Endorsed Employer for Women, Schneider Electric's focus is on the future, not only in technology but also by investing in the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) professionals. Inspiring curiosity and creating interest in STEM for children at an early age, especially young girls is crucial to combat outdated stereotypes about who can and should do what. A new study shows girls are affected by stereotypes by age 6. By making STEM activities outside of school fun and interesting, it engages children to do more than simply learn, by demonstrating the real-life possibilities STEM provides.
Collaborating with ROBOGALS
Robogals is a student-run organisation that aims to increase female participation in engineering, science and technology through fun and educational initiatives aimed at girls in primary and secondary school. Teaming up with Robogals, Schneider Electric recently ran two workshops in their Melbourne office for Schneider's Employees and Customers children aged 11-15 years. The workshops were designed to engage students in a range of engineering topics in a way that is fun and creative.
Working in pairs, the children constructed and programmed Lego NXT Mindstorm kits. This kit included a central CPU brick that is programmed using a simple, visual interface to use components such as light sensors, colour sensors, sound sensors, motors, sound outputs and more. "Our goal is to spark a passion for these children to pursue a career in STEM by providing a hands-on lesson. The children had a lot of fun as did the younger sisters, brothers, mums and dads who were eagerly spectating, no doubt keen to get involved themselves!" Jenny Jagic, HR Business Partner Vic/TAS at Schneider Electric.
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