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Scholarship Opportunities for Entering Students
Berklee travels to over 50 cities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa in search of talented instrumentalists and vocalists who are pursuing a college education in music. All applicants to the college's full-time degree or diploma programs are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships through our audition and interview process. Berklee awards scholarships primarily on the basis of the live audition and interview; however, we also provide opportunities for applicants to submit original compositions through the Berklee Writing and Composition Scholarship.
While the vast majority of awards are partial-tuition awards, a limited number of full-tuition awards are available to exceptionally gifted musicians who participate in a live audition and interview. Each year, Berklee selects seven top entering musicians to receive the Presidential Scholarship, which covers the cost of tuition and housing. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate the highest musical merit and potential as well as financial need. In addition to the Presidential Scholarship, Berklee selects one Canada Scholar to receive awards covering the cost of tuition and housing.
Berklee World Tour
Each year, Berklee travels the globe in search of those talented musicians whom we feel will be an excellent match with the college. Visit the Berklee World Tour section of the website for more information and to complete the application for admission.
Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship Program is founded on the principle that all deserving, talented, and financially challenged students should be provided the opportunity to experience the unique benefits of a Berklee education. Presidential Scholars represent the most talented individuals among all young musicians graduating from high school each year. Each will receive full tuition and room and board. The award is renewable over four years of study. Learn more about the Presidential Scholarship.
Berklee Writing and Composition Scholarship for Entering Students
The Berklee Writing and Composition Scholarship is designed to provide applicants an opportunity to have their music-writing abilities taken into consideration for scholarships in addition to their participation in the live audition and interview process. In order to be considered for the Berklee Writing and Composition Scholarship, applicants must submit a CD of three original compositions accompanied by written scores. The maximum award amount through this scholarship is $10,000 per year. For detailed instructions and deadlines for submitting a Berklee Writing and Composition Scholarship application, check the application guidelines.
Vans Off the Wall Scholarship
The Vans Off The Wall Scholarship is a full-scholarship opportunity awarded to one outstanding entering musician from the U.S. who has demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to a rock, alternative, or indie musician/creative artist who is an academically high-achieving scholar. This partnership between Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, and Berklee has resulted in the creation of a scholarship for one student that covers tuition, on-campus housing, the required laptop. and the comprehensive fee. It is renewable over four years. Learn more about the Berklee Vans Off the Wall Scholarship.
Canada Scholars
Berklee visits locations in Canada annually to provide talented musicians the opportunity to be considered for full-time study. Through these events, the college seeks to identify qualified candidates for the Slaight Family Scholarship. Learn more about the Canada Scholars program.
Berklee Lollapalloza Endowed Scholarship
The Berklee Lollapalooza Endowed Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship opportunity awarded annually to one outstanding rock musician from the U.S. with demonstrated financial need. The award covers the cost of tuition and is renewable over four years of study. This scholarship is the cornerstone of a multifaceted partnership between Lollapalooza and Berklee, aiming to bring more outstanding rock musicians to Berklee.
Jimmy Lyons Scholarship
The Jimmy Lyons Scholarship is named in honor of the Monterey Jazz Festival's late founder, James L. (Jimmy) Lyons, who started the festival in 1958 with a jazz education program at its core. This award is a full-tuition scholarship towards the full-time program for an outstanding student musician from the West Coast, United States. Students are eligible to be considered for this award based on their participation in a live audition and interview with Berklee. The student selected for this award must be accepted to Berklee for the upcoming fall semester. Learn more about the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship.
Berklee City Music Scholarship
The Berklee City Music College Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship awarded towards full-time study for participants in the City Music Boston and City Music Network programs. For more information, visit the Berklee City Music section of the website.
Endowed Funds
The Endowed Funds are scholarship funds established by named donors to assist talented students. Eligibility for these funds is based on the standard procedures of applying for scholarship consideration as an entering student. Students typically cannot apply for these funds separately. Rather, accepted students are nominated for particular funds based on their participation in the live audition and interview process. See the full listing of Endowed Funds.
Berklee on the Road Clinics
Berklee also hosts several teaching and performance programs across the United States and throughout the world, including in Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, Dublin, Italy, and Japan, at various times throughout the year. Students are selected to receive scholarships based upon their performance during these programs. For further information, email email@example.com or call 617 747-8681.


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New Airline Alert: Vistara Enters the 'Limitless Expanse' of India
There've plenty of grumblings both good and bad regarding the newest airline in India, but only now does it actually have a name: Vistara. The joint venture comes from Singapore Airlines and Tata, the folks behind TajAir.
The full-service airline is looking to bring back the joy of flying in India, which they hope to do with A320s and a touch of Singapore's signature hospitality. The airline will take the keys to their first bird in September and plans to launch operations around the same time. Vistara is pretty confident with the big names behind them, and plan for a 20-strong fleet by their 5th year of operations, including some shiny new A320Neos.
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So, Who Won BBC Top Gear's A380 Race to Sydney?
Above: James' final leg, from Dubai to Sydney
24 hours ago, BBC Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May set off from London-Heathrow Airport with a final destination of Sydney, Australia. They flew on separate planes through different layover airports, and their arrival times were to be within thirty minutes of each other despite the incredibly huge distance traveled. The trip evolved into a Top Gear Live challenge, with the usual jokes and competitive spirit of a regular Top Gear challenge, except that it all occurred over Twitter.
Well, now that the guys have completed their #RacetoSydney journey and are on the ground Down Under, it's time to name the winner.
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Really, Singapore Isn't All That Expensive.
The Economist Intelligence Unit has just named their "most expensive cities" for 2014 and, knocking Tokyo from the top, the year's winner is Singapore. As the headlines around this ranking circulate, we feel it's important to note that this is for living in a city, and not simply traveling there. Singapore is actually one of the more affordable city destinations, and caters to all budgets.
For example, travelers can pay over $400 per night for a stay at the historic Raffles Hotel, or to splash in the famous infinity pool of the Marina Bay Sands. On the flip side, a night at one of our favorite hostels, the 5footway Inn, is only $25-$40. A room in a great boutique hotel will average $130 per night, but the big chains love to go luxe in Singapore with a $225 average.
Airfare is on par with average fares to London or Paris, even though with a trip to Singapore, you get thousands and thousands more miles for your money. Budget travelers should even keep a look-out for Singapore Airlines' occasional flight deals, like a recent one which offered US to Singapore in the airline's award-winning economy class for $999 roundtrip.
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Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson and James May are Racing Planes to Sydney
UPDATE: The race has concluded, nearly 24 hours after it began. Check out who won, and how some twists made it a real nail-biter.
The sun has set for tonight in London, but it's already a bright new day over in Sydney. The miles and time zones between the two world capitals are many, and right now they're the focus of a new, live Top Gear race, as presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May challenge each other to be the first to zip across the globe and touch down at Sydney's Kingsford-Smith International Airport.
Both are traveling on commercial flightsJeremy's onboard Singapore Airlines SQ321 to Singapore and James is on Emirates EK6 to Dubaiand both on Airbus A380s for all legs. They're also due to share their travels on Twitter thanks to the magic of in-flight wifi, but only Jeremy seems to have gotten the hang of using the network onboard his flight, which is currently chasing James' flight across Germany.
But is this race really for BBC's Top Gear? All signs point to yes, as Jeremy notes that it is a "Top Gear race," and the video of their announcing it (posted below), was uploaded to a "Top Gear Live" channel. There's a hashtag, of course: #RacetoSydney.
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Surprisingly Yummy Airline Meals: Chicken with Abalone on Singapore Airlines
We have all had a terrible meal on a flight before. In fact, we have shown you some of the sadder trays slid in front of us. With this new series of amazing airline meals, we can revel in the airline culinary delights and give kudos to the airlines that got it right.
Can we actually get lucky twice and score some tasty grub at 36,000 feet for a second time on the same airline? In short, yes. The Last time we were wowed by some delicious business class meals from Singapore Airlines, we were on the (then) world's longest flight, but the airline has delivered once again on a slightly shorter route.
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The Little Things: French Perfume on Singapore Airlines
In the midst of the bustle of travel, it's all too easy to overlook the details. We're talking about special touches others have stressed over just so you can enjoy a unique experience, whether you know it or not. Every so often we'll highlight The Little Things like this, so now you will know.
The Little Thing: L'Occitane en Provence extras in the Singapore Airlines Business Class lavatories.
An airplane toilet is decidedly not the place you'd most look forward to visiting, but there are some exceptions.
In this case, take the lavatories of Business Class onboard Singapore Airlines, which are stocked with more than the usual comb, toothbrush and razor amenities, but also with premium L'Occitane en Provence toiletries.
There, on a shelf near a fresh orchid, are three signature products from the French brand:
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Three Airlines Cut Flights to Bangkok Amidst Protests
The political unrest currently underway in Bangkok has convinced at least three airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Hong Kong Airlines, to reduce the number of flights into Thailand's capital during the second half of January and February.
"We've learned that Singapore Airlines plans to cut 19 flights between Jan 14 and Feb 25. Cathay will probably follow suit because passengers are uneasy about the political situation in Thailand," Suvarnabhumi Airport General Manager Rawewan Netrakavesna told the Bangkok Post. Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt said that Hong Kong Airlines was probably going to cut about 60 flights as well.
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Cheers! These 13 Airlines Aren't Afraid to Pour the Good Champagne
Just because the confetti is cleaned up, Auld Lang Syne is retired in your iTunes playlist, and your outfit from New Year's Eve is at the dry-cleaners doesn't mean we still can't talk about one of the best parts of ringing in a new year: a champagne toast! Since 'popping bottles' is for such special occasions, we can't think of a better way to sip some bubbles than when on a plane heading for a new destination.
While some airlines have a knack for feeding passengers fine food like lobster and caviar, there are thankfully more still taking sparkling wines just as serious. If your 2014 travel plans include flights in First or Business Class on the following carriers, be sure to reach for that PDB (pre-departure beverage) and ask for a flute of these fine pours:
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The Wackiest Travel Story of 2013 is...
It's that time of the year again, the time when the year just plain ends. Alas, we can't just let 2013 go that easily, especially since travelers spent it both up in the air and up in arms over a crazy range of topics. Needless to say, we're ready to get going into 2014, but first we're taking a brief look back at the best of 2013 with the Jaunted Travel Awards,or as we fondly refer to themThe Jauntys.
It was in early June that a normal Singapore Airlines flight made Instagram and, by extension, the internet, freak out. The flightnonstop on an Airbus A380 from Singapore to Londonencountered severe turbulence for only a few seconds, but it was long enough to shake the double=decker superjumbo aircraft into what looked like a junior high cafeteria food fight.
Now comes the extraordinary part of the story, as passengers managed to snap and share "before and after" photos of the scene. The photos went viral and, to the credit of Singapore Airlines' crew, the world was awestruck at the efficiency of the emergency management of the situation.
Of course it was such a chance occurrencethat this would happen to the world's largest passenger plane, that it would be on an airline most known for their prim and properness, and that it would be a story told completely through social media.
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Singapore Airlines Hopes You Won't Be Able to Tell You're in an Airport Lounge
Singapore Airlines is consistently ranked tops for luxury when it comes to their planes, service, and even their airport lounges. After this summer's announcement of a major update for seats in all cabins, it was only a matter of time until the carrier announced plans to similarly freshen up the environment of the lounges.
SIA unveiled the new concept for their airport oases at Sydney International. Tucked behind a customized batik screen and designed by ONG&ONG, the SilverKris lounge is modeled to convey a sense of "home away from home" with living room, kitchen, and dining room areas.
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There's a New 'Longest Flight in the World' and It's a Doozy
The king is dead, long live the king!
Just before dawn across the world at Singapore-Changi Airport, an Airbus A340-500 touched down and taxied to its gate. The passengers filed off, followed by the flight crew, and there was no fanfare for this last arrival of the longest flight in the world.
At nearly 18 hours and 9,500 miles, Singapore Airlines' SQ 21/22 between Newark and Singapore was a monster of a nonstop which only accommodated 100 travelers in all-Business Class comfort. All good things must come to an end, however, and Singapore dropped the route in order to trade in the old, gas-guzzling, four-engine A345s for some shiny and efficient A350s to come.
It's a smart move, but a sad one regardless. Singapore 21/22 will live on through the stories of those who flew it, and we're proud to add our hour-by-hour account to the aviation history books.
Moving on, another flight route must now ascend to the throne and claim the title of "longest flight in the world." For that, look no further than Texas.
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Travel 101: Knowing the Difference Between 'Non-stop' and 'Direct' Flights
"Direct" and "non-stop" mean the same thing, right? Wrongwhich is why we're taking today to do some travel 101 with a refresher on these terms. Why is knowing the difference so important? Well, you can clearly state your flight preferences to airline reservations and gate staff when making bookings or changing plans, and you'll also just generally sound like the clued-in traveler you are.


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One man is dead after officials say he fell off of a truck bed.
Turn around, don't drown.
That's the message being spread all over south Georgia as rain continue to fall.
In Thomas County, high water shut down several paved and dirt roads.
And closures could happen.
If you drove anywhere in Thomas or any other south Georgia County Monday, your car probably received a natural wash.
"We're monitoring the radar. We're monitoring the National Weather Service. We're getting all the information out to all our emergency services functions," said EMA Director Lisa Griffis.
Several inches of rain fell in Thomasville and surrounding cities Sunday night and all day Monday resulting in road closures.
Roads like Bannister in Coolidge and Cone in Thomasville.
"I recommend if you don't have to go anywhere, don't. Stay home. Stay off the roads. If you come across water sitting in the road, high water, don't go through it. The slogan is turn around, don't drown," said Griffis.
Emergency officials say it's not only important to be cautious during the storm, but also after it.
"We got a lot of water above us Friday and Saturday and now we're adding to our water today. So we're going to be pretty busy this week watching it, watching our rivers, watching our creeks. Just stay tuned to the news and the National Weather Service," said Griffis.
While emergency officials only recommend driving if you absolutely have to, all Thomas County schools remain open for Tuesday.
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DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) - Police in De Pere say a failed attempt to pull over a driver early Sunday led to a high speed chase and eventually a crash.
It happened around 3 a.m. on Reid Street and 5th.
Police say the male driver had several traffic violations. The driver didn't pull over for the officer and a high speed chase began.
Authorities say the chase lasted for just a couple of minutes before the driver lost control of the car.
The car rolled several times near County Highway PP and Deer Point Lane just south of De Pere.
The driver was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Cops say alcohol is believed to be a factor.
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|The water doesn't drain fully in my newly installed vessel sink. It does not have an overflow. It does drain when you put your hand over the drain and break the suction a bit. Will it forever be this way or is there a fix, other than getting a different sink?
Here is a link that might be useful: Pics of vessel bowl
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|Check the venting system. It may be blocked or not even connected.
|The vent is not blocked and it is connected. Thank you for the suggestion, though.
|I can only think there's a problem/blockage with the drain itself, or - I'm not sure what you'd call the reverse of an airlock - but air's not drawing properly.
I guess it's certainly possible (especially with all these wild, themed vanity sinks out there, that it just isn't much for draining, but I suspect something else is wrong. I assume there's a built-in stopper, you might want to verify that's connected and aligned properly.
- Posted by fnmroberts (My Page) on Thu, Nov 29, 07 at 7:20
|Did you install an umbrella or pop-up in your vessel? Sometimes the unbrella will capture air and restrict the water discharge. Try removing the umbrella to see if water discharges. If it does, then you will know the cause.
|It doesn't have an umbrella drain, just a drain that is open. It just has holes in it. I think the problem lies in not having an overflow. There is a suction somewhere. It drains to a certain point, then stops. If I break the suction by pushing my hand on the holes in the drain, air comes out from the drain and then the water drains. My carpenter, granted he is not a plumber, suggested that I need air in the pipe somewhere.
The plumber hasn't been back, but it was his (inexperienced in vessel sinks) son who put it in. The plumber wasn't there and the son said he would talk to his Dad about it. I sure love the sink and hope there is a solution. I have two more no overflow vessel sinks ordered for the master bath and I am wondering if I should cancel that order.
- Posted by flyinghigh (My Page) on Sat, Dec 1, 07 at 13:18
|Hello minnt,
I doubt it is because your vessel doesn't have an overflow. I have several vessels sinks and so do many of my friends and family (none have overflows). In all cases, drainage is not a problem.
If your vent is operational, there is no more that an overflow would provide with respect to ventilation... What I would focus on is the height of the P-Trap and it's relation to the drain pipe elbow in the wall. It seems like your problem is more about a lack of flow through the drainage piping. Is the P-trap too close to the sink? Is the "tail pipe" at a slight downward angle towards the "T" where it connects inside the wall? Your plumber should take another look and make sure that everything is configured properly.
Good luck!
|I had the same problem with a vessel sink in our powder room earlier this year! I had installed it myself, and although everything seemed straighforward enough, I couldn't figure out the problem. What was really bizarre was that the bowl would fill and fill while only draining slowly until the bowl got about 75% full -- and then suddenly it would suck down very quickly similar to the way a toilet bowl empties, or a sink you've just blasted with a plunger.
I called in a plumber -- who was also puzzled. After consulting (by phone) with his boss, they added a T fitting to the tailpipe and attached a piece of pipe to draw in air; the end of this pipe has a gizmo which allows air to flow in but prevents water from backflowing out. By pulling in air in addition to the water, it did make a significant difference. I'm still not convinced it flows as quickly as it should, but at least guests don't get concerned that it will overflow! The plumber said this sink should probably have a wider drain pipe, but I didn't want to get into replacing all the plumbing I and he had just put in, so we just left it at that point. The extra "T" for pulling in air is probably something your plumber could try fairly easily to see if it solves your problem or (helps enough).
-- Eric
|The problem the OP is experiencing is due to the combination of a grid drain and a sink with no overflow. In order for the sink to drain properly, water must displace the air in the drain pipe going to the trap. In sinks with an overflow, the overflow acts as a vent allowing air to escape the drain pipe as water pours into the pipe through the drain.
Without an overflow, the air in the pipe must escape through the same drain that the water is using. That is why you will see air bubbles coming up through the holes in the grid. Grid drains make the situation worse - probably due to the surface tension of the water interacting with the little holes in the grid to basically form little seals. Also grid drains tend to have less aperture area than umbrella valves. The more area the easier it is for the water and air to share the same drain.
You basically have two choices to fix the problem. First, you can replace the grid drain with an umbrella or pop-up drain, although this may not completely fix the problem. Second, if your drain pipes under the sink are made of plastic, you can carefully punch or drill a pin hole into the drain pipe as close to the sink as possible and angled downward. This allows air to escape through the hole as water pours into the drain. By keeping the hole high up on the pipe and angled downward you shouldn't have any leaks. Only downside is that if you ever have to plunge the sink a little bit of water may come out of the pin hole.
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|First, some sinks work fine with no overflow. It depends on the drain pipe layout and proximity of the vent pipe. Normally, the gas vent pipe in your roof will allow the air to escape.
Do a test. Remove the trap and sit a bucket there. Run water in the sink. If it drains fast to the bucket you have an air block issue and need venting or a different drop.
If still slow draining, the issue is surface tension. Replace the drain with one having larger holes or slots. There is a critical hole size that varies with your water's hardness.
- Posted by Donald(firstname.lastname@example.com) onWed, Apr 6, 11 at 16:44
|About two years ago I installed two vessel sinks with grid drains and had drainage problems from the beginning. I searched the web including this site and after evaluating all alternatives, I came up with a solution for me.
My grid drains have 3/8" holes in them so today I took a 1/4" drill bit and opened up five of the holes to make a nice pattern. The center hole and four others.
I didn't even have to take anything apart. I just drilled while it was still in the sink and washed the filings down the drain. I did take a small round file to smooth out the holes. It took less than five minutes for both grid drains. Now everything's fine.
- Posted by Andrea(firstname.lastname@example.com) onSun, Jun 12, 11 at 12:19
|In addition to the solutions above, when you have no overflow option on your vessel sink, try turning the faucet so that it doesn't aim directly at the drain. You will create a flow in the water pattern that allows it to drain faster in a "whirlpool" motion. Easier than some of the solutions above, but might not work for shallow bowls. Mine is quite deep.
- Posted by fireman-175 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 20, 12 at 18:47
|I put four non-overflow vessel sinks in my house. All drain slow and have the same issue as most of you. It is not your plumbing or venting. I read of a solution on another site whereas he installed a automatic air vent on the tailpipe before the p-trap. I did it and it works great and doesn't have a chance to leak water.
You probably have 1 1/4" tailpiece going straight down. You will need a Watts automatic float vent p/n 4a821. Need to get it from a plumbing house. A3/8" MIP x 1/8" FIP pipe bushing (lowes/HD), 1" x 3/8" pipe bushing (Lowes/HD), 1" PVC compression tee, 1" PVC elbow threaded.
Attach the Automatic Float vent to the smaller bushing, then that to the bigger bushing, then that into the elbow, that into the compression tee. use teflon tape on threads. Remove the tailpipe and cut it in half removing about 1.5" of pipe. slide the two pieces into the compression tee leaving the 1.5" gap and hand tighten. Make sure the float is upright. open the black cap on the vent 2 turns. Install the tailpipe back in line and hand tighten those plastic nuts.
Test out the system. it should work fine and cannot leak as the valve has a float in it that allows the trapped air out and blocks any water from escaping.
|" It is not your plumbing or venting."
If adding a vent fixes the problem it IS your venting.
And I doubt that setup complies with the plumbing code.
- Posted by lazypup (email@example.com) on Mon, Oct 22, 12 at 2:30
|Your almost right there Brickeye,,,it is a venting problem...but not the plumbing vent. The plumbing vents are on the downstream side of the trap and they only effect the flow in pipes from the trap on down.
The problem is exactly as it was explained above. When the drain stopper is opened the entire drain tries to fill with water, while the static air in the tailpiece retards the flow. Watts developed that valve to take the place of the overflow and allows the air out.
and for the record,,,that valve is the code approved solution to the problem.
|We did a version of fireman 175's solution and it worked great!! Knew we had a venting problem when a straw stuck in the grid drain of our non-overflow sink solved the slow draining issue.
Thanks fireman 175!
|Had the same problems and found all these solutions on this forum. Went with two little holes above the tail piece and it works great. A quick solution with no leaks, drains quickly, and NO COST or extra plumbing. Now that's my kind of solution! Thanks pliesj.
|I have had this problem for a year now in my new glass vessel sink . The sink was looking awful all the time because the soap would stick to it while the water was draining slowly. Thanks to the solution suggested by pliesj , of having two holes in the pipes , I have a great looking sink with no soap scum ..
|I had the same problem with my vessel sink and adapted the previous post to install a "studor" vent above the p-trap with parts available at Lowx's or any local store for about $17. Now it works like a champ! Please see pics.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large saucepan, combine milk, sugar, honey, cardamom, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil over medium-high. Add rice and stir. Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
Transfer rice to a bowl and stir in raisins. Cover with plastic, and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
Spread coconut and almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until coconut is golden, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside to cool. Grind nuts and coconut in a food processor until very finely ground; set aside.
Using level tablespoons, form rice mixture into balls (you should get about 24) and roll in coconut mixture. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or covered, up to 2 days.
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NI (based on 24 servings):
Calories 67.7
Total Fat 2.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 9.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g
Sugars 6.8 g
Protein 1.5 g
Eightball - I suggest crushed cornflakes or wheat germ for the nuts and coconut in the recipe.Reply
I would love alternates to nut products as we have a tree nut allergy/peanut in the family.Reply
You can get unsweetened coconut at most health food stores. Whole Foods has it in the bulk section.Reply
I appreciate nutritional information with the recipes too, including calories. I'm glad that niether darcycoronin nor her guests haven't any weight or health issues requiring this information tio be important during the holidays. She is truely blessed. I try to have this information available for my guests (or co-workers) who are on Weight Watchers or other programs, and who need the information to help them stay on track.Reply
Where can you find unsweetened coconut? The baking aisle in all my nearby grocery stores carry only bags of sweetened flaked coconut. Help!Reply
Can we have some checks for accuracy and consistency within a recipe please. I could use a clarification regarding the last line of step 4 which says".......covered, up to 2 days." and the "helpful hint" which says: " to store, refrigerate up to one day". So do I make this recipe one day ahead or can I make it 2 days ahead? It is important when planning a large gathering to know how far ahead I can make recipes. You can only leave so much for the last day!!!
Get a grip...it's the holidays! Look at the ingredients, there is barely any sugar and the only fat would come from nuts...stop worrying so much, it's not as if guests are going to ask you for a calorie count!Reply
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When I came across this image of a lantern hanging over a kitchen table I loved the fixture's look and scale. The lantern, which one might more likely find outdoors, looks oversized in this setting and lends a dramatic touch to the room. It made me want to hunt down more outdoor details in the kitchen:
Each of these kitchens has an easy, indoor-outdoor feel because of common exterior details used indoors. From lighting to furnishings, from finish materials to greenery, each of these is a great way to make your kitchen feel outdoorsy even in the depths of winter.
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love the first one! the second isn't bad either
Where can I find this farmhouse table? Do you know what wash it is in?
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This 2008 review is representative of model years 2008 to 2015.
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The new version of this iconic coupe transforms into a true sports car.
Back in 1999 when dot-com fever was at its pitch and the promise of a new millennium was practically palpable, a transformation was occurring within a German automaker. Following a two-year wait since the company had teased the auto world with its stunning concept, the production version of the Audi TT arrived in showrooms. With its head-turning, Bauhaus-inspired styling and extreme attention to design details, the TT looked like no other vehicle on the road. And it changed the face of Audi.
That was eight years ago, and while the TT did age gracefully, there have been many advances in technology and materials since that original coupe. Audi has taken advantage of these advances and incorporated them into the all-new 2008 TT.
Although still recognizable as a TT, the 2008 model has been completely redesigned from the ground up. Sleeker, stiffer, roomier, more powerful—Audi has taken everything that the TT was and made it even better.
Bauhaus—And Beyond
Audi designers changed the TT just enough so the new generation is obviously different than its predecessor—but instantly recognizable.
If one had the rare opportunity of comparing the two generations next to each other, as journalists did at a recent press event, the new TT would appear to be "stretched" from each end and side. With the new signature large Audi grille, prominent four-ring logo and headlights longer and narrower than before, the car evokes a perception of being swept back by aerodynamic forces. At the same time taillights are also narrower, wrapping around the rear corners.
Headlights give way to a beltline that runs from their corners to the rear taillights, bumping up slightly around the front wheels. Another defining set of lines runs from the bottom of that large grille, up alongside it, then up the hood. These lines give the effect of a bulging hood, emphasizing the power beneath, and echo the lines found on Audi's new flagship sports car, the R8.
In fact, everything about this new TT is sleeker looking, especially the new roofline, which curves smoothly from the top of the windshield to the tail of the car. The round shapes of the original have been elongated, emphasizing that this is a performance coupe.
The TT Roadster obviously does not share the same roofline; however, it still keeps that sporty styling with the top up or down.
One of the customer complaints about the first-generation TT, which surfaced shortly after the car's introduction, was an instability at high speeds during certain driving conditions, so a rear spoiler had to be retrofitted. Unfortunately, the spoiler hadn't been part of the original design so it didn't really fit with the rest of the styling.
Audi has taken care of that problem with the new TT—the rear spoiler stays hidden during normal driving and automatically deploys when the car's speed reaches 75 mph, retracting again at 50 mph. Of course, for those who want to drive around with the spoiler on constant display (the same folks who were most likely to yell "Watch THIS!" at a frat party), the spoiler can be deployed via a button in the center console.
The interior of the new TT is much roomier and more comfortable. Rear seats in the coupe are of little value besides seating very small children or as additional storage, and the rear seats in the Roadster are of even less value since they don't exist. However, the roadster does have additional storage cubbies where the seats would have been.
Gauges are clear and easy to read, and we didn't find any reflection issues when driving the roadster. Controls are clear and obvious, and there are preset buttons for the radio, which is not something that can be taken for granted anymore. The steering wheel adds a level of sportiness with its flat-bottom style similar to the R8.
Cargo space has increased in both body styles. The coupe features a large cargo area under its rear hatch, and with the rear seats folded flat it is possible to fit two requisite golf bags.
The roadster's trunk is surprisingly spacious, and the space remains the same whether the top is up or down. We were able to fit our luggage in the trunk with room to spare.
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For example, the TT is built using the Audi Space Frame (ASF) technology that was first developed for the A8 luxury sedan. The ASF combines aluminum and steel to create a very light but very strong chassis. Aluminum accounts for 69 percent of the TT's weight. In fact, according to Audi press materials, the TT would be 48 percent heavier if it were built completely from steel.
Torsional rigidity has increased by 50 percent in the coupe with ASF, more than doubled in the roadster where it was especially noticeable. Driving twisty, bumpy roads produced no cowl shake, and the rearview mirror—often the telltale in a convertible—stayed completely still. This is greatly due to the enhancements specific to the roadster—side sills on the roadster consist of extruded aluminum sections containing numerous reinforcing ribs. In addition, the A-pillars have been strengthened, and a high-strength steel tube has been integrated into the frame of the windscreen.
The other advantage ASF brings: Even though the TT has grown in size with larger engines, it's actually lighter than its predecessor. More power and less weight with a stronger chassis—this is the path to becoming a true sports car.
Speaking of power, Audi offers the TT with a choice of two engines and two transmissions.
The TT 2.0T gets the award-winning 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine with an output of 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, which is available from 1800 to 5000 rpm for excellent responsiveness. The 2.0T is only available with front-wheel drive and is teamed exclusively with Audi's excellent 6-speed S-Tronic (formerly known as DSG) transmission.
The TT 3.2 boasts a 250-horsepower 3.2-liter V6 engine with 236 lb-ft of torque. Those 250 horses are directed to all four wheels via Audi's legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system. The 3.2 is available with either a 6-speed manual transmission or the S-Tronic automatic.
The S-Tronic is so good that it shifts gears in about 200 milliseconds—quicker than most drivers can shift a manual transmission. Given this stat, it's not all that surprising that the TT 3.2 accelerates to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds with the S-Tronic—two tenths faster than with the manual.
We had a chance to drive both transmission options, and our choice would be the S-Tronic. Upshifts and downshifts are incredibly smooth and quick, whether letting the transmission choose the shift points or using the paddle shifters on the steering column. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the manual, but as automatic transmissions like the S-Tronic continue to improve, the manual is no longer the best choice for squeezing the most performance out of an engine.
And that's not all—the S-Tronic is good for 1 mpg improvement of the 6-speed manual in the city. The TT 3.2 is estimated to get 18 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway with the S-Tronic. The TT 2.0T is considerably more efficient, rated at an estimated 23 mpg city/31 mpg hwy. The TT 2.0T roadster gets slightly fewer miles to the gallon.
Ride and Handling
With the new stiffer body and a very tight suspension, there is virtually no body roll in tight turns, and wheels stay planted on the pavement even on rough roads. However, while the standard suspension worked great for spirited driving, we found the ride to be quite rough even over the smallest bumps. On very rough roads, the ride was quite uncomfortable.
There is a solution though. An available option on the TT is Audi Magnetic Ride. With this system, the shock absorber pistons use a magneto-rheological fluid which contains microscopically small magnetic particles. When electricity is applied, the consistency of the fluid changes, altering the damping characteristics within milliseconds. The driver can choose between "Standard" and "Sport" with a switch on the center console.
The difference between this system and the standard suspension is instantly noticeable. Standard mode provides a much smoother ride, making for a more pleasant drive. Even with sport mode engaged there is noticeable stiffening of the suspension, but the ride remains comfortable.
Pricing, Features, Availability
An available Premium Package adds power front seats, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers and an upgraded audio system.
The TT 3.2 coupe with a 6-speed manual starts at $41,500—$3,000 more gets you the roadster. Both are available with the S-Tronic automatic transmission for an additional $1,400. In addition to the larger engine, the price of the car includes all the features of the 2.0T plus quattro all-wheel drive, heated front seats, an upgraded audio system and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.
The fully automatic top (standard on TT 3.2, optional on TT 2.0T) retracts or rises in about 12 seconds and can be operated at speeds up to 25 mph.
The 2008 Audi TT is on sale now, and not only is it recognizable as an Audi TT—it will also be recognized for taking the right steps to becoming a true sports car.
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It started out as something to keep Milton Polk busy in retirement, now four decades later his son and grand-daughter have made it the largest smoked meat processor in Mississippi. John Polk bought his father's business in 1974 and after success and growth the company moved into its current home in Magee in 2000.
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I figured it only a matter of time that the iMac would be available in the touchscreen variety...
Yeh mate
Would be great to have a 27" or 30" iMac touch but knowing Apple, the price would be way too high for my liking. Don know about ios on an iMac unless of course you could run it as a virtual machine with parallels or fusion.
So let me get this straight - I have a mouse and keyboard horizontally laying on my desktop (right next to where my hands are resting) and Apple thinks that I want to lift my hands up to the screen all the time to click on stuff or drag stuff around? For the average computer user, this is just going to be an overpriced gimmick for people to show their friends - not unlike holding shift while minimizing a window to show it in slow motion. Kinda cool the first time you see it, but virtually useless on a day-to-day business.
I'm sure there are applications where this would come in handy - obviously some kind of design stuff with CAD or PS or something, but how much of that ability would rely on the software manufacturer willingness to write in support for that kind of interface?
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if apple is going to make a touch screen mac i think that it should NOT replace the keyboard and mouse but more as a addition to the keyboard and mouse then it will be up to the user on whether to use just the touch screen or keyboard and mouse or even both
But the touchscreen is really cool, I'd buy it but only if it comes with a keyboard at least...
This would only be cool if Apple partnered with Wacom or something as well so you can use a pen and draw. I dont like the idea of it turning into iOS when tilted... seems a little redundant when one haz iphone and ipad in reach.
LOL at 27" iPhone and LOL at holding shift = slowmo minimize. Why in the world would Apple even care to incorperate that as a feature?
ugh... What's the point of a touchscreen iMac? Apple is getting to the point of releasing ANYTHING just to see if its sells with no point at all eg...new ipod nano 6th generation (no video/no camera).
As long as it supports keyboard and mouse, I don't care about the touchscreen addition.
I've always kinda hoped for this...but don't want the prints! :s
They had these at apple labs in 2004. A friend of mine has seen and used one.
this is just a photo of a random dude touchin an imac screen
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer struck down divisive legislation on religious rights that critics said was a license to discriminate.
Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed Senate Bill 1062 Wednesday.
"I took the necessary time to make the right decision," Brewer stated in a news conference. "As governor, I have asked, questioned and I have listened."
She addressed bill supporters to say she believes the bill would cause more problems than it purports to solve.
"My agenda is to sign in legislation that advances Arizona. Arizona ranks as one of the best states to grow or start a business."
Arizona was in the national spotlight once the House and Senate passed a bill to allow businesses the right to refuse service to customers based on their religious beliefs.
The bill landed on the governor's desk Monday. She was in Washington, D.C. at the time and arrived back in Arizona on Tuesday.
The first sign of a shift this week was when three Republican state senators who voted for SB 1062 changed their minds and urged Gov. Brewer to veto the legislation.
Bob Worsley said he and senators Adam Driggs and Steve Pierce wrote Brewer. Worsley said he was uncomfortable when he voted for the bill, despite the fact that he's listed as a co-sponsor.
Both he and Pierce called their votes a mistake.
Both of Arizona's senators made it clear this week where they stand on the bill.
Sen. John McCain tweeted he wanted the governor to veto SB 1062. Sen. Jeff Flake also took to Twitter to say he opposes the bill. He said he also met with the governor personally to urge her to veto the bill.
Brewer held a series of private meetings Wednesday. She met with opponents and proponents of legislation; fellow Republicans urged her to use her veto power.
"Religious liberty is a core American and Arizona value," Brewer said. "Going forward, let's turn the ugliness of the debate over Senate Bill 1062 into a renewed search of greater respect and understanding of all Arizonans and Americans."
Sen. John McCain tweeted the following reaction to Gov. Brewer's decision:
"I appreciate the decision made by Governor Brewer to veto this legislation. I hope that we can now move on from this controversy and assure the American people that everyone is welcome to live, work and enjoy our beautiful State of Arizona."
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in response to Gov. Brewer's decision:
"The governor said she would do the right thing for Arizona, and today she lived up to her word. Arizona's business community thanks Gov. Brewer for vetoing S.B. 1062. Arizona is an open, welcoming place, which Gov. Brewer reaffirmed today. We look forward to joining the governor and Legislature in getting back to the important business of the state."
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Compensation by occupational group in March 2004
July 02, 2004
In private industry in March 2004, employer costs per hour worked for employee compensation ranged widely among five major occupational groups.
Total compensation costs ranged from $11.66 for service workers to $40.23 for managers and professionals. Total compensation costs averaged $18.42 for sales and office workers, $20.21 for production, transportation, and material moving workers, and $26.55 for natural resources, construction, and maintenance workers.
Employer costs for total compensation were higher for union workers, averaging $31.94 per hour, than for nonunion workers, averaging $22.28.
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i dont pay attention to college basketball but people around here are talking about how good south carolinas basketball team is.so i am wondering is it just over hype or is it the real deal.
does SC have a good basketball team
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Posted 08 February 2009 - 12:47 PM
they are 2nd in the SEC East, which have kinda taken a step back to being an average conference
Posted 08 February 2009 - 12:48 PM
Their new coach has them playing really good ball
Posted 08 February 2009 - 10:13 PM
Yes SC does have a good team...in Charleston!
Suck it Davidson!
Suck it Davidson!
Posted 08 February 2009 - 10:16 PM
There may be hope they actually win a 1st round game. Ohh the agony.
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Church & Dwight (NYSE: CHD) is a great stock for a balanced portfolio because it is recession resistant. It trades on a good evaluation and offers the prospect of some upside from a fall in commodity input costs.
Furthermore, the company is a small player in a market dominated by large acquisitive companies like Colgate (NYSE: CL), Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) and, London listed Reckitt Benckiser. In fact, Reckitt took over another British company SSL whose Durex condom brand competes with Church and Dwight's Trojan.
Church and Dwight competes successfully with the likes of Procter & Gamble because it aggressively defends its niche markets from competition. As such, it is able to defend its positions and generate growth in a way that Procter & Gamble's management has failed to do. Furthermore, Church & Dwight offers value brands which already compete on price. A company like Procter & Gamble tends to be reticent to cut prices because consumers tends to want them to stick.
A classic example of this, would be with the company's Arm & Hammer toothpaste with Colgate's. Arm & Hammer is the value brand and moreover, Church & Dwight's management are nimble enough to leverage the brand by releasing products such as electrical toothbrushes.
The company is little discussed but has an excellent track record of generating earnings through the cycle. I think they can generate at least double digit returns for a stock investor from here and, are a genuine takeover target.
Church & Dwight Brands
The company's brands can be categorized as a diversified collection of personal and homecare goods. Much of it's brands are value propositions which offer upside in a stagnant economy, as consumers trade down to cheaper options. In terms of profits and sales, 80% of them come from the eight leading 'power' brands…
- Arm & Hammer (toothpaste, baking soda, detergent, cat litter)
- Trojan Condoms and Vibrators
- OxiClean Laundry Additive
- Spinbrush Battery Powered Toothbrush
- First Response Pregnancy Kit
- Nair Hair Removal
- Orajel Pain Relief
- Xtra Extreme Value Laundry Detergent
The list reads like a roll call of US value brands commonly found in the home. However, Church & Dwight is far smaller than its major competitors and, its business model is tailored towards grabbing leadership in niche markets. This means that it can protect its market share without resorting to margin erosion via price cuts.
What makes this company really special is the quality of its execution.
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The management has demonstrated a tremendous ability to grow earnings and revenues over the years, even in the face of rising commodity costs and, the great recession. This can easily be summarized below
At the final results in February, management guided towards 3-4% revenue growth in 2012 with EPS growth of 14-15%
All of which paints a picture of a recession proof company. However, 2011 has proved challenging. End demand was lower than initially expected and, rising commodity costs put pressure on margin expansion. No matter, the outlook for 2012 presents upside potential as the US economy generates employment gains and, commodity costs may abate with slowing emerging market growth.
It is also worth noting that gross margins jumped in 2009 with the fall in commodity prices and, Church & Dwight has managed to hold onto them despite rising costs. Similarly, with such a well run business, working capital management is excellent and, the company always generates large amounts of free cash flow.
Church & Dwight Target Price
The stock currently trades at a price of $49.59 with a market cap of $7.09bn. There is $251m in cash on the balance sheet with $249m in outstanding debt. Free cash flow has grown from $200m to $365m from 2007-2011 with a compound annual growth rate of 16%
Obviously, on a current PE ratio of 22.4, it looks expensive but investors should focus on free cash flow. Church and Dwight trades on a current free cash flow yield of 5.1% and, that is attractive for a recession resistant company which is growing earnings in the teens. In addition, management states that they expect to generate $1.1bn in free cash flow over the next three years. This represents over 15% of the current market cap. Having increased the dividend by 41% at the last earnings, I think we should take them seriously!
For a relatively secure double digit growth over the next couple of years, this stock could trade on an evaluation closer to $55. There is upside potential from reducing commodity costs and, a potential value outer from an acquisition bid for the company. A $55 target represents 11% upside with plenty of room to grow, should a slowing Chinese economy reduce commodity input costs. Similarly, a strong return to US consumer spending will see upside to revenue growth at all the leading consumer goods companies.
Church & Dwight is a nice recession resistant stock which is good for balancing any portfolio.
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