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Contractor Max Moretti knows that once he turns over the keys on his latest project, he and his business partner Noah McNaughton will have to say goodbye to shy but sexy house flipper, Hayley O'Connell. Something neither he nor Noah are ready for. When Max overhears Hayley discussing a ménage fantasy, Max wonders if she's the woman they've always wanted. With Noah's help, Max constructs a plan to see if their attraction is mutual.
Being sandwiched between the two sexy construction workers introduces Hayley to pleasure she'd never known before, but watching the two men care for each other quickly becomes an addiction. An addiction that both intrigues and overwhelms her.
One passion-filled night turns into two, and Max and Noah find themselves faced with a bigger challenge than revealing their sexy secrets to Hayley—convincing her that forever is better with three.
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Not only would it get her used to the idea of both of them touching her, but it would give him the freedom to take his time going down on her. Man, did he want to taste that sweetness between her thighs.
Max wrapped an arm around Hayley's waist, his skin dark against the porcelain of hers. She twisted her head to look at him—there was an almost visible connection between them that Noah wanted to be part of. Love in Max's eyes, and friendship and trust in Hayley's.READ MORE
Hayley twisted in Max's arms, draped her arms around his neck, the length of her spine curving like a ballerina's, her breasts pressing against Max's chest, the two of them unaware of anything else, of him. Max caught Hayley's mouth with his… Her soft sigh spoke of need and desire as her eyes fluttered closed. Max cupped her breast, his thumb teasing her nipple that peaked with the attention until she moaned and arched up. Only then did he capture one nipple between his teeth, tugging slightly, earning a sharp intake of breath.
Her eyes still closed, Hayley's head fell back, the pins in her hair sparkling under the overhead lights.
Max was hard angles, muscles covered in tanned skin, made darker from the dark hair, especially over his chest, the cut of muscle sloping over his hips, the heavy erection bobbing from a nest at his groin were all angular compared to Hayley's curves, from the plump breasts to the slope from her waist to her hip.
They were a living Vermeer, a study of light and dark, of smooth and hard, of beauty both masculine and feminine.COLLAPSE
UNASHAMED was originally part of the Hunks, Hammers and Happily Ever Afters bundle. I have expanded the story and had it re-edited to make sure you get the best book I can give you. I'm also going to be releasing it in print which will also include a bonus story! Look for more details coming soon.
Get a sneak peek at some of the inspiration I used for the settings and characters in Unashamed on Pinterest.


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How to Get an A in Anatomy and Physiology
6 Simple Steps
Anatomy and Physiology is one of those classes that almost any science major or anyone on track to the healthcare field or just anyone interested in the body and how it works will want to/have to take. Now the body is a very complex system and so this class can seem intimidating and challenging at first. Here are a few tips that were very helpful to my success in this class.
1. Go to class and actively take notes.
This is so, so helpful not only in A & P but in any class that you take. Actively taking notes allows your brain to be using and processing information and although this may seem like more than you'll ever remember at first, you'd be surprised at how much your brain can recall just from simply doing this exercise.
2. Reorganize your notes.
Like step 1, this is important for any college class, not just A & P. In my particular Anatomy and Physiology class, I found the class PowerPoints hard to follow. They were extremely long and felt almost endless. With so much information, it could be easy to look at initially and immediately feel stressed. However, I found that by going through the slides on my own, a lot of information could be put together and organized into a way that flowed better (lists, flowcharts), felt more precise, and overall made more sense. Also by organizing the information into my own notes, it gave me more confidence to be able to tackle the topic with full understanding. Even by rewriting your notes in different colored pens or highlighter can help your brain separate different concepts!
3. Draw pictures.
In a class like Anatomy and Physiology, we are talking about the HUMAN BODY. Unlike physics where everything is abstract, the human body is a known object and can be visualized. By associating processes that occur in the body (physiology) with images where those processes take place (anatomy), it is easier to make sense of how and why certain processes happen. Actively drawing out the pictures, even if copied from your professor's slide or your textbook, allows your brain to organize and associate these processes and therefore hopefully remember and understand them.
4. Find a partner/ study group and TALK IT OUT.
Okay, this is probably the most successful study habit I have picked up in college—talking out information with other people. After each individual has reviewed the information on their own and has a rough idea of the processes, get together, find an open place, and go through these together. In these study groups, I tend to find myself being the talker, going over the information and teaching it in a way that makes sense to me. Sometimes teaching other people a concept is the best way to understand it for yourself. Others add into the conversation how they think about and learned the same topic. Sometimes the way others think is a way you never would have thought about it and helps the idea stick in your head better—I had a study group like this and it was such a key to the entire group's success in the class. One of my friends actually made the A & P class a pass/fail because she changed her major mid-semester so the class did not really "matter" for her new path (I put the word "matter" in quotes, however, because I feel anatomy and physiology is important for anyone to know for their everyday life). Anyways though, anatomy is one of those classes where even turning it pass/fail, you still have to put in effort to get a passing grade. She would come to our study groups and just be a listener as my other classmates and I talked out each and every process. However, she said she learned enough from actively listening to these study groups to get the grades she needed to pass the class (and pass with a good grade) without much effort otherwise. Now imagine that with all the additional effort you put in if you followed the first three steps too!! AMAZING RESULTS
5. Take advantage of Quizlet.
If you've never heard of Quizlet. It is an amazing online tool to make your own flash cards (it's free too)!! What I love about Quizlet for anatomy is that you have the ability to put a term on one side of the flash card and a picture on the other. This is so, so, so helpful when studying for exams because you can use the picture side to guess whatever muscle/bone/origin/insertion. The app also has a learn feature where it quizzes you on these terms a few at a time. This is helpful because sometimes with so much information, it is hard to remember 206 bones all at once. When breaking it down and studying a few at a time, it comes together a lot more successfully—which brings another quick tip to BREAK THINGS DOWN. Study and master one section at a time. Once this is mastered, study the next section and then go back and review the old section and the one you just studied. Slowly add on more and more information and you will be a lot more successful. I once read somewhere that your brain can only hold and process seven pieces of information at a time. So why challenge this? WORK WITH YOUR BRAIN, and the results you desire will follow.
6. This last one is something I've been recently implementing and goes along with a common known saying you learn as a kinesiology/ exercise science major: 'Use it or lose it.'
Recently, as I've been observing physical therapists in action, I've really understood that they use anatomy every day when diagnosing patients and I'm sure in most healthcare fields, the same is true. So, in order to really obtain this knowledge, it is important to review a bit each day. Nothing serious here—just simply going over the anatomy you've learned and getting yourself so familiar with it that eventually it becomes second nature.

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Canyon County has lost a third of its emergency dispatch personnel and the sheriff is warning Canyon County commissioners that if they don't improve wages, he won't be able to keep more staff from leaving.
This morning's Idaho Press-Tribune reports that the shortage—with only 16 of the necessary 24 dispatch positions filled—could put local emergency services at risk.
"The reason is real simple," Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue said. "They're going to work for the Nampa Police Department and others [making] from anywhere from $3 to $7 an hour more. We pay so poorly."
The Press-Tribune reprots that a current job opening lists a dispatch salary in the range of $33,659 to $36,000.
Meanwhile, Donahue said he was working his staff overtime and postponing vacations to pick up the slack.
"We're watching them walk out the door to another agency after we get them trained," he said.
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Pat On The Back/
There is an interesting general dynamic that can be seen in Crossfit, for which it is good to keep some perspective. That is, you sometimes get lost in your progress and forget how difficult some of the stuff you are doing is, or how far you have come. That can lead to not giving yourself enough or any credit in some instances.
What made me think of this was that we had one of the strongest people in our gym comment on how weak his push press is (he was 3-repping over two hundred pounds). If you take a step back, anyone in their right mind would never claim he had a weak push press, but rather an incredibly strong one. He seemed to get a little down about it and I thought to, but didn't get the chance to share this perspective.
I don't think Robert would be down on himself this morning after he got his first ever chest-to-bar pull up, but I hope he gave himself a good pat on the back, not only for how impressive it is to perform that movement, but more for how far he has come. So go ahead, slow down a bit, take a step back and give yourself a little pat on the back for all your effort, you deserve it!
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Wet basements and crawl spaces can weaken your home's foundation, leading to cracks, leaks and flooding in your basement. In much of Bucks county, this is a reoccurring problem. Older farm houses built with stone foundations are at risk. New homes built in developments are at risk. No matter the age of your house, it is at risk for these types of problems.
What Causes a Wet Basement and Damaged Foundation?
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Hours before the official launch of Baahubali 2 trailer in YouTube and theatres, miscreants leaked the trailer in social media forcing the producers to release them officially this morning immediately.
Along with the Tamil version, the Hindi and Telugu trailers too were released online.Much to everyone's expectations, the trailer gives us the glimpse of what one can expect from the epic sequel.
It begins with montages from Baahubali: The Beginning, and introduces characters with their own backstories. Going by the visuals, it goes without saying that Baahubali is a miniscule compared to successor.
Prabhas as Shivudu, son of Amarendra Baahubali will have his revenge against the menacing Bhallala Deva (Rana Daggubati) on 28 April.
The highlight of the trailer is the music composed by MM Keeravani.
Of course, the film is likely to answer the most sought-after question:
Why did Katappa kill Baahubali?Baahubali: The Beginning, which hit the screens in 2015, was highly successful and grossed Rs 600 crore worldwide.
Made on a budget of Rs 200 crore, reports suggested that Baahubali 2 has raked in Rs 500 crore globally through its satellite and distribution rights before the film's release.
Director SS Rajamouli recently revealed that Baahubali 2 would be bigger and better than Baahubali.
The movie also stars Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Sathyaraj and Nassar.


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This dress was pretty simple and did not require a lot of fabric! I started with some light blue cotton material that was not stiff, but still had some weight to it. I used roughly 2 yards.
I started with a strip for my waistband.
I measured my waist and added a few inches I also doubled the width. Sew into a tube, then iron flat.
Turn it inside-out.
Cut a piece of fabric for the skirt in a rectangle that is twice your waist and for the width measure from you waist to where you would like your dress to sit above you knee. Add 4 inches to that width. Set your machine to a high tension and a high stitch length and sew across the top to ruffle the skirt.
Spread the skirt piece out to match the length of your waistband.
Match up the waistband like so, right side of the waistband to right side of the skirt.
Next, to estimate the top piece I measured across my chest and added a few inches.
I scalloped the bottom and the top. I cut two identical pieces.
I then sewed them together then turned them inside out.
Here are the pieces to my dress so far.
Next I cut out pieces to connect the front to the back of the dress. I used my mannequin to guide me.
I ruffled the front piece and attached it to the back piece.
I stitched it to the waist band then added an invisible zipper to the back of the dress.
Then, I folded the bottom of the dress and hemmed it.
I made this dress to wear to a Rascal Flatts concert!


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For those who are unable to make the race but still want to contribute with a donation:
Step by step:
-Go to the registration page: rfrn.racewire.com
-Click individual registration, accept the waiver
-Select the subevent titled: DONATIONS
-Fill out the registrant information and add the amount you want to donate in the "additional donation" box.
-Continue filling out application
-Your credit card will only be charged for the amount you type into the "additional donation" box.
Mail-In Donations
Cash donations as well as checks made payable to Milton High School are also graciously accepted. They can be mailed to:
Nick Fitzgerald
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Milton, MA, 02186
If an email or phone number is sent along with the donation, you will be contacted when the donation is received.


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Here's a great new video showing the versatility of our new alcohol ink markers. I really never liked to color because my twin sister Kathy was always so much better at it and I'm left-handed and I get ink everywhere. But I have to say these are really fun.
The new stamp scrubber is fabulous! I've used archival ink on my stamps and it comes right up using the brush. You want to finish your stamping quickly when you use pigment ink, spritz right away and scrub. Doing it that way your stamps will stain but you'll still be able to see through them for the next time.
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Our View: Shun politics, help working Montanans get health care
January 26, 2015
Thousands of Montanans do not have enough money to give themselves proper health care.
As a result, they decline preventative health care measures, and they put off doctor visits on minor problems until they get seriously ill.
This should not happen in a civilized society. Health care, in the 21st century, ought to be a right.
These 71,000 Montanans fall between the cracks. They are not poor enough to be eligible for Medicaid, but they don't make enough to qualify for coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Why doesn't the Affordable Care Act provide help for these people? Well, it does, but states have to agree to take part in the program. At first the feds pick up the entire cost. After three years, it drops to 90 percent of the cost. States pick up the rest.
Providing quality health care is within our grasp.
We hope Montanans jump at the opportunity to do so.
Gov. Steve Bullock's plan to expand health care is a win-win situation for everyone. We hope politics doesn't get in the way of passing his proposals.
When the Affordable Care Act was approved, these people that now fall through the cracks were to be covered under an expanded Medicaid plan but the Supreme Court ruled that each state should be allowed to decide if they want to participate.
Since then, many states have opted to join the expanded Medicaid program, and others are now considering doing so.
As federal taxpayers, Montanans are paying for the states that have decided to provide health care to their working poor. But so far. we've turned down money to help our own — waitresses, laborers and daycare workers — who need help getting health care.
Bullock is proposing that Montana join the other states in accepting millions of dollars in federal funds available under the Affordable Care Act to help people in need of health care.
The opposition so far has relied on hysterical fear of the federal funding for any project. Montana would be in a tough way if we turned away federal aid for programs ranging from wheat supports to highway assistance.
The advantages of the Bullock plan are many.
Hospitals and health centers would be paid for services they provide, helping health care organizations in the tough task for balancing their books. Many people today are unable to pay for their care, so hospitals write it off.
Health care organizations would hire more people to provide services which patients will now be able to afford.
The new employees would be able to spend money at local businesses.
The most important benefit, of course, is that people will get health care before they become seriously sick. Minor illness will be treated before they become health disasters.
People will feel better and may be able to get better jobs.
The people who struggle to make ends meet — the working class who work hard but can't quite make it financially — are the ones who will be helped by this Medicaid expansion.
The solution is at hand. It would be sad if we turned it down.


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Each reindeer in flight from the North Pole is tracked. We see them on radar no matter where in the world they go.
We track them for their health and safety.
If we see something wrong near where they are flying we try to steer them in another direction. This could be anything from bad weather to rogue airplanes. There is a lot of bad stuff in the sky that we want to keep the reindeer away from.
New technology allows us to do this. For example, old technology like sleigh bells make it so you can hear reindeer whether they are high or low. But within that sleighbell now are some high tech components such as heart monitors, weather trackers, and video cameras. Nearly every part of reindeer flight is observed while reindeer are in flight.
Santa uses so many reindeer on Christmas that tracking them all requires a lot of elves.
We can track reindeer in teams or individually. We have it set up so that alarms trigger observation when it is needed. We know almost immediately what is going on with a reindeer when we need to know it.
If you thought tracking Santa was a big job, you should try tracking each individual reindeer.
It takes a lot of technology.


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2019 Leadership Breakfast
Date & Time TBD!
See photos from last year's breakfast HERE!
2018 Special Guest Speaker
Bill DiGaetano
CEO, Two is One, One is None, LLC
dba Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DFW and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Twin Cities
DiGaetano is the CEO/Owner of Two is One, One is None, LLC – dba Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DFW and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Twin Cities.
His son Bill C. and he are the franchisee partners for the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema franchise out of Austin, Texas. Currently they operate 5 cinema-eateries (theaters) in North Texas with two more planned for 2019 and 2020. They also opened their first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbury, Minnesota in July 2018.
DiGaetano is a retired executive from Wilsonart International where he was employed for over 33 years. His last position was President, North America. Responsibilities included four businesses, over 2,500 employees and revenues exceeding $750 million dollars. In 2006, the Company's 50th anniversary year, his team and he led Wilsonart to an all-time record profit year. He credits his success in his ability to build effective teams led by bright and diverse members.
Community board responsibilities include:
- Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
- McLane Children's Medical Center
- Ralph Wilson Youth Club
- Temple Education Foundation
- United Way of Central Texas (past right?)
Bill's three children are all married and successful in their own right. ("Good solid kids and great parents!")
He is an avid craftsman, enjoys biking and walking his dog Gia, exploring the world and has a passion for Italian recipes.
Bill married Michelle in 2016 and they treasure time with their immediate and extended families, sharing great meals and making memories.
Breakfast underwritten by Brockway, Gersbach, Franklin & Niemeier, P.C. and Kohl's of Temple


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Running, like any type of sport, is a huge satisfaction for those who practice it due to their potential feeling of self-improvement. The fact that it entails resistance and effort and that the level can be adapted to the corridor in question confers a certain "security" bubble, which far from wanting to click, we only want to assure with a few simple steps. If we are going to go running, …Read More
Our running tours in a German television!
Last year we were interviewed for a report from Germany Television Wunder Schon. There we explain our routes and different aspects of the Olympic Anella of Montjuïc, the Popular Olympics of 36 or the hobby of running in Barcelona. The result is this magnificent reportage: http://www1.wdr.de/mediathek/video/sendungen/wunderschoen/video-barcelona—metropole-am-meer-100.html
Running route in Barcelona: the Gràcia neighborhood
– Distance: 4,1kms – Difficulty: Easy Walking the streets of the Vila de Gràcia is an experience that you probably already have done by day or night! But I have you raised to tour its streets running? We present this route through some of the streets of this neighborhood of Barcelona. Gràcia has become one of the trendiest neighborhoods in recent years but it also maintains its character and essence. …Read More
Adidas Running Day in Barcelona
Training by the sea
In 360runningbarcelona continue training to run the 89th edition of the Jean Bouin, which takes place in Barcelona on 18 November. Today we did a long run, about 17 kilometers crossing the seafront of Barcelona. From Torre Agbar to Barceloneta, we "walked" all city beaches until the W Hotel, where we turned around and going along the Passeig Joan de Borbó back home. A soft path, with 5'20 "at km …Read More


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Some concerned residents voiced their opinions about a proposed animal intake site in Middle Village during Wednesday night's Community Board 5 meeting at Christ the King High School.
The board held a public hearing about the proposal submitted by the Department of Health (DOH) to open a pet admission center operated by the nonprofit Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) at 66-78 69th St. It was a necessary step in the city's land use review procedure, and the board will have until May 21 to submit a recommendation based on the public input.
Representatives from the ACC and DOH began the hearing with a presentation about the nonprofit and a detailed explanation about the proposal. The 69th Street site would serve as a replacement for the current Queens Admission Center in Rego Park, which is only 750 square feet. The new space is 1,400 square feet inside of a three-story building, with residential units above it and a deli next door.
The site would serve as a pet admission center, not a shelter. All of the animals brought to the facility would be transported to a full-service shelter at the end of each day, according to ACC officials.
Aleah Simpson, manager of admissions and surrender prevention programs for ACC, said that the main goal of the proposed move is to add additional services for Queens such as a food pantry for pet owners who struggle to pay for pet food, a vaccine clinic and dog walking seminars.
"We want to be able to bring that to Queens as well, because right now our current Queens location is too small," Simpson said to the audience. "If we can expand it and have more space to store these supplies, we can do more for the community of Queens."
The ACC has been operating animal shelters and intake sites funded by the city since 1995, and the DOH spokesperson at the meeting confirmed that the department will lease the 69th Street space from the building's owner.
The first question asked by Board 5 member Michael O'Kane was about the euthanasia policy of ACC, which is one of the issues many people in the community have expressed concern about.
According to Simpson, animals are euthanized by ACC but it is "truly a last resort" after a thorough exam of the animal's condition and behavior. In 2017, ACC found placement for 93 percent of the animals that came through its doors, Simpson said.
Alex Silver, community advocacy and outreach manager for ACC, added that one of the reasons for some euthanasia at ACC shelters is the fact that they have an open admission policy, meaning that all animals brought to them will be taken in.
When the attention was turned to community members who signed up to speak at the meeting, another common theme was the desire for a full-service shelter in Queens. ACC operates a full-service shelter in Staten Island, Manhattan and Brooklyn, and a proposal was recently approved for a full-service shelter to be established in the Bronx. Since Queens is the second-most populated borough in the city, several speakers said a bigger pet admission center is simply not enough.
"We're grateful for this, but it's not enough," said one local volunteer animal rescuer about the admission center. "The animals need more. Maybe if the animals could vote then we would get something."
Others were more critical of the plan, and parking issues emerged as another common complaint. One speaker suggested that the location's close proximity to Christ the King High School and the M train stop on Metropolitan Avenue would "create havoc for the traffic situation." Another speaker said that with four lanes of traffic on Metropolitan Avenue and buses that turn at 69th Street, those bringing animals to the center will have nowhere to park.
There is a small parking lot next to the building, and the ACC will have two dedicated spaces for their vans. Even so, Walter Sanchez of Board 5's Land Use Committee, added that the committee has "real concerns" about the parking.
Still, others expressed their full support for the proposal. Ellen Mann, a representative for the building's owner, said they were "very, very excited" for the admission center to open.
"We did our research and found out that this is really necessary for the community," Mann said. "We actually looked at the location in Rego Park and were pleased with the way it's handled and cleaned."
The proposal will now be turned over to the Land Use Committee for further review at its next meeting.


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I know that I am not attractive. I have been told it all my life that I can remember.
You are too skinny, too flat chested, too bony, too strange, too blunt, too aggressive, too impulsive, too happy, too smiley, say "I love you" too much, kiss too much, hug too much, want too much affection, aren't pretty enough, have too many scars on my face, are too little, etc….
I don't feel attractive anymore. I don't feel beautiful. I don't feel sexy. I don't even feel average or normal looking. I feel UGLY. I feel HORRID. I feel like I have a DISEASE or am one.
I feel negatively about my looks. I love my heart and my brain. I am smart, intelligent, creative, kind, compassionate and hopefully a good friend.
This past year or so has really taken a toll on my self esteem and confidence (or lack there of).


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Solar power and the benefits of using the sun to power are becoming increasingly popular to homeowners everywhere. One of the more uncommon ways to use solar energy is to heat your inground swimming pool. Eco-friendly and a great way to minimize your carbon footprint, using solar power to keep your pool water warm is a secret that many pool owners are using to their advantage. Before you consider using solar panels to warm your swimming pool, you should think about the many factors of solar energy.
When you are thinking about utilizing solar power to supplant your swimming pool heating system, make sure you have enough space to accommodate the panels first. Unlike traditional gas powered heating systems, you will need to keep your water pump running to properly heat the water in your pool. If these concerns are matters you have already considered, you may be surprised at how easy and beneficial installing solar panels can be for your pool.
Solar Energy Advantages
Using solar panels to keep your swimming pool warm may be a less popular method of using solar energy, but it doesn't change the fact that it's still very effective. Solar power is a free effective means to convert the sun's rays to positive energy that you can use in your home. While the initial cost and investment of solar panels may seem counter-intuitive at first, it's only a matter of time before the solar system pay for themselves. To shrink the expenses, you could even DIY solar heater. The only necessary part you couldn't build by yourself, is a solar panel itself.
Also read about pool liner installation DIY
The pool solar heater install may not be an easy undertaking, but with the proper planning you can utilize the sun to keep your swimming water pleasant and warm. There is almost no conceptual difference between above ground pool solar heater and inground pool solar heater – the only difference is a piping and its arrangement.
DIY solar pool heater installation
Here is the few steps on solar pool heater system mounting:
- To integrate solar panels into your inground swimming pool, you will need a 3 way valve installed from your pump to your panels. These valves can be adjusted to route water to your solar panels in a regulated manner. Before installing your 3 way valve, you've got to install a proper tee fitting into your feed or return pipe. This tee allows your valve to operate and route pool water to your panels and back.
- If you live in a cold weather area, it's always a good idea to use a 3 way valve that can be opened to drain your system during the winter months. Installing a drain in your piping at the lowest point of your solar panel pool system is vital if you want to prevent freezing. If your solar panel swimming pool system lacks the right drainage system, plan on using pressurized air to keep water moving. This is one of the first steps to learning how to build a solar water heater for a swimming pool.
- When installing your solar panel piping, use the same size piping to and from your 3 way valve to ensure even flow and even distribution. If you are using panels mounted on the roof, you need a strength rated union fitting that's capable of handling the load. Even for ground mounted solar panels, the right union fittings make maintenance much easier.
- Mounting your solar panels are the biggest challenge when it comes to your pool solar heater install. After your panels are properly mounted, you should consider using rigid piping to keep your pool an yard clean.
- Once you have the piping routed around your panels correctly, the next step is to install the right solar controller system. Many of these units are computerized and can be vary in features and design. If you are looking for a comprehensive solution, many of these units can include temperature probes and variation valves to make maintenance of your swimming pool a breeze. Because this is the "brains' of your pool solar heater install, make sure you get a turnkey solution that controls everything in one package.


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Shelly Zaidman and her family are originally from Israel. They now live in South Africa and introduces us to a new food culture.
The story goes that on Shelly & her husband was on honeymoon. As they walked through an organic farm, she fell in love with the farm lifestyle and dreamt of owning her own farm one day. Shelly's dream practically came true, without realising it when her husband had to relocate to South Africa for work. Shelly laughs and says; "he can work, I need a break. I will go farm." 🙂
Shelly's Labneh produced by Fairview Cheese
Labneh originated from the Mediterranean & Middle Eastern countries. Shelly's Labneh is a soft white, medium fat style cheese made from strained yogurt. The Labneh is in fact made from Jersey cows, and not goats milk, as one would initially think. This is due to the fact that South African's in general might not be used to the taste of Labneh made of goats cheese.
YES people, it is True! Fairview Labneh is healthy, preservative & GMO free! 😀
Shelly truly loves her goats. She told us how she fed all 10 her goats back in Israel with the hand and a milk bottle. Find out more about the happy goat herd at Fairview.
The Making of Labneh
Shelly's Labneh has a distinguished acidic taste. Although she did mention that it is less sour on the palate compared to original Labneh found in Eastern countries. The Fairview Labneh has a very smooth consistency, similar to cottage cheese. It can be used as a substitute for cream cheese or cottage cheese.
Here are the bags of Jersey cow's milk hanging in bags to strain overnight. To press out the last bit of moisture, a big steel press is used. Read more about it here. From here the strained cheese is folded and placed into the compressing machine. This pumps Labneh into 150g tubs about every 3 seconds. The lovely Fairview ladies top the Labneh with Za'atar or Pesto & garlic mix. Seal the tub, check the quality and it's ready to be delivered to stores.
Fairview Labneh is available in two flavours; Garlic & Herbs or Za'atar. Personally I love the Za'atar. As Shelly explains Za'atar is a spice found in the Middle East and Mediterranean areas. Za'atar is made of a mixture of sumac, sesame seed and other herbs frequently find in these areas.
Labneh Food pairing
After an informative session in the Fairview Cheese factory, we were seated to enjoy freshly produced Labneh. We enjoyed both Za'atar and Pesto & garlic flavour Labneh. This is the perfect way to serve Labneh if you have a few friends coming over to your house and you have to whip something up in 5 minutes.
All good things comes to an end. We were treated to a type of dessert I personally love, not too sweet, crunchy & fresh. You can use the plain Labneh in desserts. Shelley has even made her own version of a cheesecake with plain Labneh. I can only imagine how delectable that must taste!
Want to know more?
Ask Fairview for more info about Shelly's Kitchen or Labneh by following @FairviewWine on Twitter or like them on Facebook. You can now buy Shelly's Labneh at Fariview shop & deli, selected Checkers as well as Woolworths store countrywide.


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The "Kansas Comet" is always a popular autograph guest. With the Bears in the Super Bowl, the lines are even longer.
His career was like that of Sandy Koufax. Short, but very sweet. Gayle Sayers' explosive talent made him one of the NFL's all-time greats in just a few years. Gale Sayers autographs are still coveted by Bears and professional football memorabilia collectors.
#40 is still an affable, cooperative guest at card shows over 35 years since his career came to a premature end.
This weekend, he smiled and signed at a KDS Collectibles Show in Illinois.
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TECT National Sevens Pool Placings
Pool A: 1st Counties Manukau, 2nd North Harbour, 3rd Manawatu, 4th Wairarapa Bush
Pool B: 1st Waikato, 2nd Southland, 3rd Northland, 4th Otago
Pool C: 1st Tasman, 2nd Wellington, 3rd Northland, 4th South Canterbury
Pool D: 1st Hawke's Bay, 2nd Taranaki, 3rd Canterbury, 4th Bay of Plenty
Pool A: 1st Auckland, 2nd Otago, 3rd Canterbury, 4th Taranaki
Pool B: 1st Manawatu, 2nd Wellington, 3rd Counties Manukau, 4th North Harbour
Pool C: 1st Bay of Plenty, 2nd Waikato, 3rd Tasman, 4th Hawke's Bay
The Bay of Plenty men's sevens team will play for the Bowl on day two at the TECT National Sevens after losing all three games in Pool D on a tough day one.
Up against Hawke's Bay in their final game of the day they already knew they could not make the cup quarter finals and ended up going down 21-17.
Bay of Plenty had the ball in the dying stages and looked likely to score a winner, but Hawke's Bay held strong and turned the ball over for the win and a spot at the top of Pool D.
Taranaki finished the day with a 24-5 win over Canterbury in their final Pool D match and will join Hawke's Bay in the Cup quarter finals.
Meanwhile, in the women's tournament, Auckland sealed their place at the top of Pool A with a 24-5 win over Canterbury. they will be joined in the Cup quarter finals by Otago who beat Taranaki 26-15 in their final game.
The Waikato men's sevens team have made it clear they are desperate to defend their TECT National Sevens title with three wins from three to top Pool B on day one.
They beat Auckland 19-0 in their third game to complete a perfect day and book a spot in the Cup quarter finals tomorrow.
The other Pool B match, between southern rivals Otago and Southland, saw Southland take a hard fought 17-14 win.
In men's Pool C, Tasman also completed a perfect day and secured top spot with a 24-10 win over Wellington, while Northland beat South Canterbury 19-0.
In women's Pool B, defending champions Manawatu made it three wins from three with a 31-12 win over Counties Manukau. Wellington beat North Harbour by the same scoreline, 31-12.
The Bay of Plenty women have finished day one on a high with three wins from three matches.
Their 24-7 win over Waikato in their final round robin match ensured the home side finish at the top of Pool C and will play in the Cup quarter finals tomorrow.
Waikato were Bay of Plenty's toughest opposition on the day and they were first to score, taking a 7-0 lead. Bay of Plenty hit back through Hope Garner to trail 7-5 at halftime.
The fuse was lit for Bay of Plenty in the second half as they took command. Autumn-Rain Daly-Stephens scored a quick fire double to make it 17-7 before Kiana Tahere put the cherry on top with a try under the posts.
In the other Pool C match-up, Tasman produced a gritty 14-7 win over Hawke's Bay.
In men's Pool D, Hawke's Bay bounced back from first round defeat to beat Taranaki 38-12.
The final round of play in men's Pool A saw Manawatu go down 24-7 to Counties Manukau and North Harbour dismantle Wairarapa Bush 40-0.
It is starting to look like a tough day at the office for the Bay of Plenty men's team who have now lost both of their Pool D games, going down 24-7 to Canterbury.
Bay of Plenty put themselves under pressure frequently and Canterbury are too good a side not to capitalise. Canterbury led 19-0 at halftime and Bay of Plenty's Rewita Biddle scored a fantastic solo try in the second half but it was not enough to avoid a second consecutive defeat.
In men's Pool C, Tasman backed up their strong win over Northland earlier in the day with a comfortable 26-7 win against South Canterbury.
In women's Pool A, Auckland made it two wins from two and a second clean sheet when they beat Otago 41-0.
The other Pool A sides Canterbury and Taranaki went head-to-head with Canterbury emerging 24-19 winners.
The Bay of Plenty women are two from two at the TECT National Sevens in Tauranga. They produced an emphatic 26-0 win over Tasman in their second game.
Bay of Plenty were patient in attack early on, shifting the ball side to side, and it paid off when Mererangi Paul sliced through a gap to score the opening try.
Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly was the next to cross the try line for the Bay, scooping up a loose ball near halfway and racing away to make it 14-0 at halftime.
Rebecca Kersten and Kiana Tahere scored a try each in the second half to wrap up the 26-0 romping.
In the match-up between the other two women's Pool C teams, Waikato absolutely hammered Hawke's Bay 50-0.
In women's Pool B, defending champions Manawatu made it two wins from two when they beat Wellington 29-12 and Counties Manukau beat North Harbour 31-12.
In men's Pool A, Manawatu bounced back from a loss to North Harbour to beat Wairarapa Bush 22-14.
Defending champions Waikato picked up their second win in Pool B, beating Otago 36-21, and Auckland also made it two from two with a 26-5 win over Southland.
In men's Pool C, Wellington put on a show with a 38-0 win over Northland.
The teams now have a chance for some rest and recovery as the official welcome and opening ceremony takes centre stage.
One of the big questions at this year's tournament is whether Mitre 10 Cup winners Auckland's superb form in the 15-aside game will transfer to sevens. They started to answer that in their first Pool B match with a 24-14 win over Otago.
In men's Pool C, Wellington took down South Canterbury comfortably with a 26-0 win and Tasman demolished Northland 40-7.
In Pool D, Canterbury beat Hawke's Bay 17-12 and the Bay of Plenty men started their campaign with a 10-0 loss to Taranaki.
Bay of Plenty had all the ball in the first half but were stuck inside their own 22m. Taranaki turned the ball over and it was former Steamer Jesse Parete who scored the opening try.
Taranaki scored again just before halftime and defended their 10-0 lead in the second half to claim victory.
Meanwhile, the Counties Manukau men won their second game of the day, 22-7 over North Harbour in Pool A.
In women's Pool C, Wellington started their campaign with a 33-21 win over Counties Manukau.
In Pool A, Auckland were in commanding form as they cruised to a 24-0 win over Taranaki and Otago beat their southern rivals Canterbury 24-12.
Counties Manukau scored the first try of the tournament, it took Pisi Leilua just 10 seconds to cross the line against Wairarapa Bush in their Pool A match-up. Counties went on to win that game 24-0.
In the first women's game, Waikato made short work of Tasman in Pool C, winning 33-12.
The Bay of Plenty women started their campaign, in Pool C, with a 22-12 win over Hawke's Bay. Hawke's Bay opened the scoring through a converted try to Shaylee Tipiwai.
It was not long before Bay of Plenty hit back through try scoring machine and captain Rebecca Kersten. She scored again minutes later and Bay of Plenty led 10-7 at halftime.
Hawke's Bay scored first in the second half to lead 12-10, but Bay of Plenty hit back with a superb solo try from Mahina Paul to make it 15-12.
Bay of Plenty's Kiani Tahere was rewarded for an industrious display with a try in the dying minutes to make it 22-12.
In men's Pool A, North Harbour beat Manawatu 26-12 and in Pool B, the defending champions Waikato started with a 27-12 win over Southland.
In women's Pool B, Manawatu beat North Harbour 27-5.
Tauranga is set for two days of non-stop sevens action when the 2018 TECT National Sevens kicks off.
New Zealand's top 16 men's teams and top 12 women's teams face off in the tournament at the Tauranga Domain, with games split between two pitches today and tomorrow.
The first women's pool match kicks off at 10.05am today with Counties Manukau taking on Wairarapa Bush on field one, in Pool A. Meanwhile, in the men's draw, defending champions Waikato play Tasman, in Pool C, at the same time on field two.
The Bay of Plenty men's team, coached by Sean Horan, get their pool play underway at 10.25am on field two against Hawke's Bay, in Pool C.
And the women's team, coached by Rodney Gibbs, kick off theirs at 12.25pm against Taranaki on field one, in Pool D.
We also have Bay of Plenty sevens royalty in the house today with the freshly crowned All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens Player of the Year winners Scott Curry and Michaela Blyde taking the rare opportunity to be spectators.
TECT National Sevens Pools
Pool A: Counties Manukau, Wairarapa Bush, Manawatu, North Harbour.
Pool B: Waikato, Southland, Auckland, Otago.
Pool C: Wellington, South Canterbury, Tasman, Northland.
Pool D: Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki.
Pool A: Auckland, Taranaki, Canterbury, Otago.
Pool B: Manawatu, Wellington, Counties Manukau, North Harbour.
Pool C: Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Bay of Plenty, Tasman.


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text: AdFreak This TV Show Is So Raunchy, the Network Made Toys to Distract Children While Parents Watch And you thought Game of Thrones was badBy Angela Natividad|April 20, 2017 Share By Angela Natividad|April 20, 2017 Share The French love themselves some sex, or at least some quality nakedness, which manages to pop up in ads for everything from food delivery to selling tables. To demonstrate how raunchy Season 2 of Canal+ show Versailles will be, French agency BETC decided to roll the dice on that reputation. The case study below depicts Versailles—about the exploits (and sexploits!) of King Louis XIV, who ran France for 72 years—as a show whose gleeful onscreen debauchery gives Game of Thrones (and Kanye) a run for its money. If you don't believe us, the agency dares you to type "versailles" and "sex" into Google. For extra fun, run an image search! In advance of the second season, BETC decided to build prurient anticipation, while addressing the niggling problem of people watching with kids in the room, by creating fun play packs that parents could win, to keep offspring distracted while the Crown holds "congress." Note: The case study itself is NSFW. "Versailles for Kids" sports a full array of toys and a mobile app. There's a different distraction for every episode, each cleverly meant to keep tiny hands busy for a runtime of 52 minutes. (You could also, I don't know, just put the kids to bed?) The first episode could win you a gardening kit; episode two, a board game. Others include a paper construction kit, a king's costume kit and—because this is France—a kit for making your own royal seal, with wax and everything. (Which we want. What better way to file taxes with passive-aggressive panache?) Because this is also modern life, there's also an iOS and Android-ready Versailles game that brings Super Mario to mind, except with sheep and peasants. Per the agency, over 9 million people were reached with the campaign, with 6 million media impressions and 50 percent brand engagement. Over 4,000 toys were won in total. Season 2 of Versailles launched in France on March 27 and continues through April 24. The campaign launched earlier in the year, with the app debuting the same day as the first episode. CREDITS Client: Canal+ Ad Agency: BETC Paris Executive Creative Director: Stephane Xiberras Creative Directors: Benjamin Le Breton, Arnaud Assouline Creatives: Rayhaan Khodabux, Remi Campet Share http://adweek.it/2pj1haK copy Angela Natividad @lucktheladyAngela Natividad is a frequent contributor to Adweek's creativity blog, AdFreak. She is also the author of Generation Creation and co-founder of Hurrah, an esports agency. She lives in Paris and when she isn't writing, she can be found picking food off your plate. Adweek Adweek