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Today I rode the subway, which I have a love/hate relationship with. I snapped this while watching one of the trains go by before I got on the one that would take me home. See me there kind of in the middle? I took about 30 snaps altogether; and guess this was one of the better ones that pleased me.
It worked out very well today. I actually rode in a bus, a streetcar and a taxicab also. But there was no excitement like shooting through a tunnel underground as lights whiz by and everything is so dark and blurry. After I got off the train, instead of exiting to the station I sat on a bench and watched a few more trains go by before I got onto my next mode of transportation heading home.


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Rumor around town is that top executives at Hancock have long coveted the space for their own use and didn't believe that enough sightseeing dollars were coming in to continue its use as a tourist attraction. Vague "security concerns" in the wake of 9/11 allowed Hancock to shut the observatory down and convert the space into an executive dining and reception area. There are no plans to reopen the observatory to the public. That leaves the nearby Prudential Center as the highest viewpoint in Boston.
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Be sure to pop your ears after the speedy ride up 60 floors. Enjoy the breathtaking view of downtown Boston, but don't ignore the Observatory exhibits and interactive quizzes and games (for kids).
If you are planning to see lots of Boston attractions, you should buy a CityPass. It gets you into the John Hancock Observatory and five other attractions for $30.25 for adults, $14.00 for youths aged 12-17 and $22.25 for seniors.
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The express elevator whisks you straight up to the top floor where you can see sail boats dotting the Charles River, bustling Loan International Airport, and even New Hampshire's White Mountains in the distance.
Inside in a heavily-protected showcase, we viewed an original oversized signature of John Hancock, one of the original signers of the American Declaration of Independence. I had always heard about his large signature, but it was amazing to see the actual signed copy with his enormous scrawl.
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The answer is dependent on local codes and/or whether or not you have a closed plumbing system.
I try and research my plumbing issues before I call in the professionals just to be well educated, though am smart enough to know when not to DIY and call in pros like yourselves. However I am always wary of getting a fair shake with repairs so have a question.
Have a standard tank water heater in my home, 11 years old now. Started to leak water at a fairly regular rate from the release valve pipe. Opened it to flush it out and closed it and leak was even faster now (about a gallon an hour) so decided the value was bad, called the plumber to replace the valve.
Plumber got here, said at the minimum I needed both a new valve and an expansion tank. The expansion tank surprised me. He said without it, would just keep leaking even with a new valve. Also tried to sell me a brand new tankless water heater or high end heater at a pretty high price (which I won't get into here, I know we don't talk prices). The parts and labor on the tank and valve was also higher than expected.
At any rate, can anyone at least tell me if this is normal, to add an expansion tank to a standard water heater of this age when valve leakage happens? I can't take it back now, obviously, but I'd like to know for the future when dealing with this company. I guess I just didn't like the concept of trying to be sold a brand new unit when it was just the valve leaking and I knew that.
Thanks for any advice as always. If anyone wants to PM me I can give you the prices I paid/was quoted perhaps.
The answer is dependent on local codes and/or whether or not you have a closed plumbing system.
Not sure on the local codes, but I guess my system is open...I have city water/sewer. Not my own well or anything. If that's what that means.
I just got a little shaky at the fact that he said just putting the new valve on would leak again, that without the expansion tank the new valve would just eventually leak. And even with the tank, he told me I'm on borrowed time, which felt more like he was just trying to really sell me a complete new unit.
A well would NOT normally need an expansion tank. If you have a city water system and have either a pressure regulating valve or check valve in the line to the house or water heater, then you DO have a closed system and SHOULD have an expansion tank, (although there are thousands of houses that do not have the tank even if they should). Under any other situation, you do not NEED an expansion tank, and having one would not give you any benefits.
What is meant by closed/open system is whether there is a check valve (1-way) on the supply. This could be at the meter itself or if you had a pressure reducing valve, that would cause a 'closed' system as well. If there is a check valve, the pressure builds in the system as the water expands while being heated in the water heater (nowhere to go). The pressure can build to the point where the relief valve opens a bit to drop the pressure. If you have an expansion tank, the expanded water has a place to go and keeps the pressure in check.
If your system is open, then water can be pushed back to the street if the pressure goes above supply pressure.
At that age, it would not be unusual for the T&P valve to leak. If it hadn't been regulary checked, and you manually opened it, leaking after that is pretty common; the rod often has a buildup of crud on it, and won't go all the way back in to allow it to seal plus the rubber seals themselves are probably worn out.
At 11-years, the WH is probably on its last legs. It could die tomorrow, or last another 20-years, but 11-years is in old age territory - most die earlier. That valve is designed to release water if the pressure exceeds 150psi or the temp gets too high. So, you need to eliminate over temp as a cause. You can buy a peak reading pressure gauge at a big box store for about $10. You could screw it into say your washing machine supply or the drain on the WH and leave it for a day or so. Look at the static pressure, then let it sit there for a day or so and see how high it ever gets. If the pressure is 'normal' when using hot water, but when you finish say a long hot shower, it slowly rises, you probably have a closed system and need the expansion tank to solve the problem. 'Normal' is below 80psi. If it is above that without thermal expansion, then a PRV is called for and then you certainly would need an expansion tank. If you have a PRV or an expansion tank, they may be shot.
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What jadnashua said.
T & P valves DO go bad, and replacing them isn't a rocket-science DIY project. If your static pressure is high (you should measure it) the water-hammer effect from solenoid-operated valves in washer/dishwashers can get the things to spit sometimes, but that's not likely to be a steady gallon-per-hour kind of thing. The T & P valve is toast. If it was fine for the first 10 out of 11 years of life and your measured water pressure is reasonable, that's likely to be all you need until the tank really craps out.
In MA check-valves are required to have a 1/8" hole to allow for thermal expansion, but if there's a pressure reducing valve on the line an expansion tank is still a good idea if you have 10s of gallons of water heater volume. (Tankless heaters & heat exchanger coils in boilers/buffers are very low volume.)
As always I do appreciate the vast amount of knowledge and the responses here. You have made me feel better about the install. It sounds like, given the fact that my local water company has raised pressure, and that I don't have a PRV on my main water line into the house (not yet anyway), the expansion tank was a good idea. I guess the final cost just was more than I expected given I thought I would just get a new valve and nothing more. Had I known the cost I was looking at I'd have called some of the big boxes about putting in a whole new water heater. I'll probably still price it out knowing my unit is 11 years old.
By the way, are the gas water heaters with the blower unit on top more expensive than standard electric models? I assume so. Also, if I have one of these type, do I need to replace it with the same type? I don't really want to spend the bucks for tankless or anything fancy, I'm fine with the tank though I think it will need to be gas. I only plan to be in this home a few more years but I want to be prepared in case it does totally fail on me.
Again thanks for all the advice. It looks like the valve was black and in bad shape when he took it out so that was the root cause. I probably should have tried to do the valve myself though looking at the bill for this!
If you did not have a PRV or check valve then the plumber did not know what he was doing...the expansion tank is useless under those conditions...
I might have a check valve, not sure on that...My home is around 10 years old, not sure if a check valve was standard but I would assume I at least have that. I don't have a PRV at the main line at this point though I know a lot of folks in the area are getting them due to the water company jacking up the pressure. Think I measured in at 85 PSI at the outdoor hose line when he checked. But he wanted another $325 to install the PRV and that was just too much for the visit in addition to what I already had done.
So you are saying without the PRV the expansion tank was useless? Hmmm.
It is becoming more common for new water meters to have a check valve to prevent cross contamination of their water mains. I'm not sure how real the danger is of that, but that's for another discussion. I doubt if you have that kind of meter due to the age of your house. To make it even more confusing, some pressure regulating valves have a bypass for expansion! No worries for you at this point. One problem with high water pressure is the stress it places on valves, especially in toilets and washing machines. While there is no exact maximum or minimum pressure for homes, "normal" pressure ranges from a low of perhaps 40 psi up to 80 psi. Personally, I have mine set at 50 psi and find it to be plenty for me. My outside hose bibs are not pressure regulated, so have the full 90 psi provided by the city. My suggestion to you is to install a PRV and an expansion tank. I'd set the pressure at about 60-65 psi at both the RRV and expansion tank. You can always increase or decease the settings, but remember the expansion tank air charge has to closely match the PRV setting.
If you have a check valve and your static pressure is 85, the system pressure often increases, sometimes radically, overnight when people stop using water you probably need an expansion tank . Even without high static pressure, depending on the size of the WH and how much you drain it, there is likely enough expansion to require an expansion tank. The only thing that will regulate that in house for you is a prv with an expansion tank. As noted earlier, spend the $10 or so to buy a gauge, and leave it connected for at least 24-hours or so to see what your peak pressure is (make sure to get one with the 'tattle-tail' hand so it shows peak pressure). Then, instead of guessing, you'll know. Then, you can plan on the best course of action to resolve the problem. If the T&P is releasing, it is either bad, or is doing its job. If the temperature was excessive, you'd probably know it. You might not if the pressure was excessive since it may not be constant and often peaks in the middle of the night.
Again, if you have a closed system (check valve or prv), you need an expansion tank. If your supply pressure is excessive, having a bypass may not solve your problem. A bypass in a prv only works if the pressure inside of the house is greater than that in the supply. If your supply is very high, the T&P will still trip since it may be lower than the supply pressure set point. Normally that isn't true, but those pressure swings aren't good for the plumbing...things last longer with a more constant pressure.
Jim DeBruycker
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Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
Thanks. So it sounds like I am most of the way there. Yesterday, he put in a new release valve at the water heater, and an expansion tank. I still do not have a pressure regulator on the main line coming into the house. Sounds like I need that too if I really want to do the right thing. In the end, I probably should have had everything ripped out and started from scratch. I think the pressure regulator on the main line into the house was free if I bought a new system from them at their inflated prices. For now, all I got was the new valve on the tank, and the new expansion tank.
since he is not supposed to set the tanks air pressure above 80 PSI...I wonder what he did...he should have shown you the check valve if you had one because that would have been the only reason to install one...it is located where the water enters the home...they have gone away from ckeck valves in the meters because they start making noise after a few years and that causes a service call for the utility...something they don't want...because they own the meter
Last edited by Cass; 02-16-2010 at 07:35 AM.
Is there any way I can tell looking at the tank? Probably not right? I don't see a way to read air pressure where he's got the little tank, it's just mainlined in above my old existing tank.


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Datsakorn suffered a recurrence of an old groin injury during Thailand's 2-1 Group A defeat of the Philippines on November 24.
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Forty-four passengers on the Orange Line late Sunday had quite the unexpected night.
Just after 10:30 p.m. passengers traveling to the New Carrollton Metro station became stranded for more than two hours in the dark with the temperature in the low 20s. The delay was caused by damage to the third rail between the New Carrollton and Cheverly stations, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
"What happened last night is that we had damage to the third rail in two locations, and that damage in turn caused damage to passing trains," WMATA spokesman Dan Stessel said Monday.
The trapped riders were all moved to the first train car with the conductor until help arrived, Stessel said.
Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department and Metro Transit Police were called to assist the trapped passengers.
Eventually, the 44 passengers were transferred to another train without incident, Stessel said.
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The family of the San Antonio native killed in the Colorado movie theater shootings has announced funeral arrangements.
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The service is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, at the Community Bible Church on Loop 1604 at 10 a.m.
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Fat Joe (born Joseph Cartagena on August 19, 1970) is a American rapper of Puerto Rican and Cuban heritage. Born and brought up in the Bronx, Joe was popular in the large underground hip hop scene during the early and mid-1990s. During this period, Joe was affiliated with KRS-One -- there are pictures online at KRS-One's Temple of Hiphop site showing the pair drawing graffiti ("bombing") together. He is also the most widely known member of the D.I.T.C. Crew (the "Digging in the Crates Crew"), along with smaller hip-hoppers such as Diamond D, Lord Finesse, O.C., A.G., Buckwild, occasional member Big L (deceased), and Big Pun (deceased). The title of the group refers to DJs who "dig in the crates" of used record stores to find rare or novel records with "breaks" that they could use as fat beats for production or in performances. Fat Joe has flirted with gaining mass recognition in the mainstream American music scene, most prominently in his massive cameos on songs by artists such as ... Read More
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Will Swayne has resolved the affiliate issue with marketerschoice/1shoppingcart that I reported to you in this post earlier in the week. I'm not 100% happy with how they dealt with the problem, but I'm glad everything was fixed quickly in the end, so I have some of my confidence in 1shoppingcart restored.
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The program Will is promoting is called Business Mastery Secrets, hosted by Jay Abraham Asia Pacific and featuring a range of excellent presenters.
Here's what the conference is about:
A 2-day Weekend Seminar That Lays Bare The 5 Keys To Outstanding Success In Business: Sales, Marketing, Cost Reduction, Tax Minimisation and Asset Protection
- Dr Marc Dussault
- Richard Evans
- Ed Dale (he's the guy I'd most like to meet and the reason I would attend this event – he's an Aussie who has made millions with niche sites online and his Underachiever System is very well known in Internet marketing circles)
- Garry Kewish
- Peter Sun
- Dymphna Boholt
The price to attend this event is $497, but if you book as one of the first 200 people in your city it's $197, and I'm pretty sure you can still get in at this price as I type this.
There's a good chance I'll head to the Brisbane event. I'm now well and truly a fan of conferences like this. It's a lot of fun, you get to "escape" for a weekend with like minded people, network, make friends, potentially find joint venture partners and my favorite bit – chat and get to know the speakers on a personal level (I wouldn't have direct email contact with Mark Joyner, Mike Filsaime and Rich Schefren if I didn't attend conferences to get to know these guys).
Bear in mind this is not a pure Internet marketing seminar, it's about business, so you will no doubt meet people running both online and offline businesses and the speakers will not all be focused on web marketing.
If you want to know what each of the speakers will be talking about and purchase your ticket you can do so here:
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How has Motorola Inc. evolved into a model for training? First, there's the company's commitment to employee learning and development: Every one of its 150,000 employees is expected to have 40 hours of training a year, and Motorola University, the company's training institution, offers more than 3,500 "learning interventions." Then there's the investment: $225 million annually.
Motorola University is a direct reflection of the changes at this $30 billion telecommunications giant. Its hub is the Galvin Center for Continuing Education, located on the company's 325-acre headquarters site in Schaumburg, Ill. Its origins can be traced to the Motorola Training Education Center, started in 1979 to help the corporation "build a culture focused on quality and customer satisfaction."
"Back then, we were designing training for very specific audiences and challenges," recalls Vincent Serritella, director of global business development at Motorola University. Today, Motorola University has 23 branches around the world, up dramatically from 14 just a year ago.
Ahead of the Learning Curve Serritella and his colleagues have to stay ahead of the learning curve in an industry where, as he puts it, "The world changes every 14 seconds. We have to make sure our people have not only the most up-to-date skills possible, but future-dated skills. Just look how our industry has been bombarded by the crisis in Asia, which few people forecast very well. . .You find out, in these chaotic times, that you need to add curriculum, to be teaching people what globalization is really all about."
The University has played an increasing role in developing Motorola's worldwide presence, as well as in responding to the company's globalization. Motorola establishes a new site abroad when the businesses request it, but on occasion, the University is asked to "to raise the flag," says Serritella--to help create an emerging market for the Motorola business unit to sell product. To do so, it may partner with local governments to offer programs that build the knowledge of potential customers. Sometimes, it creates courses for telecommunications ministers and other government officials on infrastructure issues.
Incorporating Online Training Though the company delivers about 85 percent of its training through its regional centers, computer-based education is gaining ground at Motorola. For example, the company has developed many short, desktop tutorials to help employees work through process-mapping problems, to eliminate wasteful extra steps in such areas as manufacturing, distribution, and administration. But Serritella and his counterparts view Internet training as an introduction, not a complete replacement, to on-site classroom programs. "People will always need to be supported in their learning. More and more, we find that many do pre-work on the Internet, and then move into one of our training sessions. They share experiences with each other and get coaching from the instructor about what they were learning, and how they were using it well, and not so well."
At the centers, computers often provide a springboard for group interaction. Students might be studying how to develop a business in a new market. The whole group will go into a lab at the same time, and work through the business simulation on computers. Then they will leave their screens and divide into small groups to exchange ideas on what they've seen.
Leaving the ROI World How does the company measure the return on the hundreds of millions of dollars it invests in training each year? The University uses a combination of empirical measurements and "tribal stories," which Motorola evaluators probe for when talking to University graduates. But Serritella admits that judging the University's success is a challenge. "We've never found that you can control all the variables needed for an accurate return-on-investment (ROI) study. Also, we offer more than 3,500 different learning interventions. So, even if we can prove ROI for this particular course in this particular part of the world, what difference does that make for the entirety of a $30 billion company?" As a result , he says, "We left the ROI world."


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Customers confidently choose Microsoft Lync knowing they have a single point of contact with a Microsoft Lync Certified Support Partner that understands their business - software, hardware, network - and who are backed by Microsoft expertise.
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I love my school, but I almost went to: Because my Dad is an alumni, I grew up an Illini fan and I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else!
My best physical feature is: My smile :)
If I had to watch one movie on loop for ever, it would be: How to Lose A Guy In 10 Days
If you looked at the "most played" songs on my iPod, you'd see a lot of: John Mayer (I go to all his concerts!), Dave Matthews, Matt White Band & techno!
My worst habit is: Over thinking
My gameday superstitions are: Making sure my tattoo is on the right cheek!
I'd love to trade places for a day with: Kate Hudson
The talent I'd most like to have that I don't possess is: Having the ability to sing (my Mom tells me to not even sing in the shower)!
These three things top my bucket list: Run in a marathon, live on the beach, and travel to as many places as possible, including space!
I'd want my last meal to be: My Mom's chili no-bean dip (light on the cream cheese) with Tostados chips.
The most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to me during a game is: This is my first season on the squad and luckily I haven't been embarrassed yet!
Three things I'd take to a desert island are: My roommates (Natalie and Jacqueline), and an iPod, so we could have dance parties!
My favorite sport and professional sports teams are: Baseball (CHICAGO WHITE SOX -- even though I'm from the North side of Chicago!) and College Football (The Fighting Illini!)
My one guilty pleasure is: Banana ice cream with chocolate chips from Coldstone.
My celebrity crush is: Matthew McConaughey
Five people I'd like to have dinner with (living or dead) are: Mr. Rogers, Jimmy Buffett, My Grandpas, John Mayer, Jay Leno
My friends would be surprised to know that I: Fear failure because I always have a positive attitude, a smile on my face, and never want to be a disappointment.
The next risk I want to take is: To go skydiving with my sister.
The reality show I'd do best on is: I'm not really into reality shows, but I would dominate on The Price Is Right!
The worst date I've ever been on was: My boyfriend has yet to disappoint me!
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22nd Annual S.B. Fair and Expo
This year's theme is "The Land of Ahhhs."
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011, time TBA
Where: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
Cost: Free - $7
Age limit: All ages
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"The Land of Ahhhs" with action-packed carnival rides, bewitching fair food, and enchanting farm animals waiting for you!
Follow the yellow brick road to "The Land of Ahhhs" for the 22nd annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, April 27-May 1, 2011 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. It's a happy place that will put a smile on your face! – Action-packed Carnival Rides, Bewitching Fair Food and Enchanting Farm Animals are waiting for you!
"Land of Ahhhhs" Look-alike Contest on opening day, Wednesday, April 27. Everybody who dresses as one of the characters from "The Wizard of Oz" will be admitted to the fair free. Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, Glinda or Wicked Witch costumes will compete for best costume in the Kansas Dust Bowl. (full costume only, masks don't count, no real dogs please) Sponsored by Univision.
Your wildest dreams will come true in the Carnival Midway. With more than 30 rides and attractions, you won't have time to worry about Lions and Tigers and Bears. (Oh my!) Don't miss the Solar Powered Carousel, only in "The Land of AHHHS"
Your children will think they are dreaming as they ride on a real Pony and see the exotic animals in the Petting Zoo. The Kid's Carnival will excite and delight you and the children. You'll hoot with laughter at the All Alaskan Racing Pigs as they run around the track, jump the hurdles and compete for the honor of being the fastest little piggy this side of Kansas. You never sausage a show!
Stop along the way to relax and enjoy some great entertainment on the "Flying Monkey Stage" and the "Behind the Curtain Stage". Music, Dancing, Magic and more will keep you and your family entertained for hours! You'll want to return to "The Land of Ahhhhs" again and again.
Visit "Emerald City" (Warren Hall) to see the expo showcase of local foods, wine & beer, arts & crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays. You will love tasting free samples of the featured desserts, appetizers and other scrumptious foods in the Fair & Expo Cooking Contest, offered daily at Emerald City.
The "Kansas Dust Bowl" Arena showcases Power Lifting Championships, Jose Manuel Figueroa and his horse show, Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, "The Land of Ahhhhs" Costume Contest and many more surprises. Visit Auntie Em's Farm and see cattle, goats, sheep and poultry as they compete for blue ribbons.
Don't head for home until you take your family to visit "Munchkin Land". (Exhibit Building) Here, you will enjoy the interactive displays. You will also be able to see artwork, photography, pottery and many other projects entered by children from our community. For complete info on how to enter in all areas of the Fair, please visit the Exhibitor page on this website or call 687-0766.
So if you're ready for some magical fun that will satisfy your whole family, click your heels together and say "There's no place like the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo". Pre-sale tickets are on sale now so give us a call to get yours, and we'll see you over the Rainbow at the Santa Barbara Fair & Expo, "The Land of Ahhhhs"!
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All of us that are involved with Fennel Friday are doing a FENNEL HAPPY DANCE … make that a FENNEL POLLEN HAPPY DANCE!
The Wall Street Journal did a lovely article on Fennel Pollen and mentioned Pollen Ranch as one of three distributors for our delightful secret weapon and the inspiration for Fennel Friday!
We know how powerful Fennel Pollen can be – we even had a Fennel Pollen Palooza for a Fennel Friday!
So this is a BIG Hip Hip Hooray for Pollen Ranch who harvest our favorite Wild Fennel Pollen and then uses it to create fennel pollen blends that make us look like culinary rock stars.
And Hip Hip Hooray for the Wall Street Journal for a great article:
Long a part of the culinary tradition in Northern Italy, fennel pollen is capable of amping up flavor in an instant. After hitting the American market as a digestive aid, the green-gold powder worked its way into professional kitchens by the mid-1990s, and has gained a growing following. Its flavor combines the licorice zing of fresh fennel seed and anise with citrus and honey notes, but here's where the real magic comes in: Fennel pollen acts not just as a flavoring agent but as a flavor booster, instantly beefing up a dish's umami—that deep savoriness and intensity that chefs struggle mightily to develop.
Fresh pollen pops up in California farmers' markets from March through May and Northeastern ones in summer; high-quality dried versions are sold year-round by retailers including Zingerman's ( zingermans.com ), Kalustyan's ( kalustyans.com ) and Pollen Ranch ( pollenranch.com ). We asked three chefs for easy ways to cook with the stuff.
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JONESBORO The Jonesboro City Council will review its efforts to minimize the negative impact abandoned houses have on the city Monday.
The Council is expected to discuss making revisions to its eight-year old nuisance abatement ordinance at its next work session. Mayor Joy Day said the proposed changes are "perfunctory" in nature and are being done to bring city code in line with state law.
Monday's Council meeting will begin at 6 p.m., in the City Council chambers at the Jonesboro Police Department, located at 170 South Main St.
Other items on the agenda include: Discussion on the purchase of new geographic information system software for city hall; a resolution to join Clayton County in the implementation of an energy excise tax and rental fees for Lee Street Park.
The Council is also expected to appoint residents Arlene Charles, Harry Osborne, Karol Osborne, Cathy Roark, Donya Sartor-Constantine and Betsy Wester to the newly re-constituted Jonesboro Historic Preservation Commission.
There is also an executive session for a personnel matter on the agenda.
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He hasn't even spent a week on the job, yet New York Jets newly hired general manager John Idzik is already putting out fires. Reports surfaced late Wednesday night that Woody Johnson was amenable to trading superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis because he's not optimistic that the two sides can reach a long-term agreement. Revis has already staged two contract holdouts over the past four seasons which developed into month-long soap-operas and created a source of tension between New York's front office and Revis' camp.
"One of our first steps is to go through our roster in detail," noted Idzik at Thursday's introductory press conference. "That includes (Darrelle), that includes everybody on the roster. Then develop a comprehensive plan off of that. But it's still a little bit premature to say."
As the Jets approach salary cap hell, Idzik's personnel skills and financial background will be put to the test early and often. Following two straight seasons finishing on the outside of the playoff picture looking in, the Jets brass is out with the old and in with the new; conducting a complete overhaul of their assistant coaching staff with a litany of roster moves expected in the weeks and months to follow. While Rex Ryan was given a vote of confidence by Johnson, Idzik also gave a resounding endorsement for Gang Green's bombastic and charismatic head man.
"I look at Rex Ryan as a very accomplished coach," noted Idzik. "He's very energetic. He's optimistic. He's engaging as we all know. He engages our players and he gets them to play hard. I can speak to that from the opponents' side. I look forward to our time together. I really do. I'm excited about it, so that, to me, was a plus."
Attempting to shed the 'circus' label earned over the past two seasons, Idzik is adamant that the public's perception of the Jets organization is far different from the reality of the situation.
"The entire building showed up to shake my hand," said Idzik of his first day reporting to the Atlantic Health Training Center. "That's pretty impressive that people go out of their way to introduce themselves to me and make me feel at home. When I sense that, I don't look at it as repair. I look at it as fostering what we have here. We have a good group of people here. They're good at what they do and it's up to me and everybody here to join together. That's the sense I get. I don't sense dysfunction or anything like that. "
Heading into the 2013 season the Jets need to resolve their quarterback situation and determine whether Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow will have a role moving forward. Idzik failed to shed any light on the future of both embattled signal-callers, but iterated the need for competition at every position on the roster.
"I think what you do is you push the envelope, as far as competition, and you make sure you're doing the best you can to improve every day," said Idzik. "The byproduct of that is sustainable success. A byproduct of that is winning football games, going into the post season and eventually bringing championships back to New York."
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In addition to a complimentary water park, Grand Bahia Principe Coba - All Inclusive features a health club and a sauna. The resort offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of audiovisual equipment and small meeting rooms. Event facilities include conference/meeting rooms and banquet facilities. This all-inclusive resort also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and spa services. Onsite parking is complimentary.
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- Concierge services
- Bar/lounge
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Banquet facilities
- Audiovisual equipment
- Business services
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 1080
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Security guard
- Express check-in
- Number of floors - 3
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Pool table
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Wedding services
- Beach shuttle (complimentary)
- Designated smoking areas
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Water park access (complimentary)
- Free guest parking during stay
- Luggage storage
- Snack bar/deli
- Tennis on site
- Computer rental
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Health club
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Free parking
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 2
- Garden
- Steam room
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Parking
Free parking, Free guest parking during stay
- Room Amenities
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Air conditioning
- Direct-dial phone
- Minibar
- Complimentary bottled water
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Satellite TV service
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Separate living room
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Iron/ironing board
- Dining
Kukulkan - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Le Gourmet - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Mediterraneo - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
El Pescador - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Portofino - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
- Recreation
A health club and a complimentary water park are featured at the resort. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Fishing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Bird watching on site
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Ecotours on site
- Kayaking on site
- Sailing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Sports center on site
- Swimming on site
- Table tennis on site
- Tennis on site
- Volleyball on site
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Basketball on site
- Beach volleyball on site
- Spa
- Number of treatment rooms 2
- Massages on beach
- Manicures and pedicures
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- Roll-in shower
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- In-room safe fee: USD 6 per night
- Additional Details
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Jolicloud 1.0 Released for Windows and Bootable USB
Cloud-based open source netbook OS gets a 1.0 release.
Cloud-based netbook OS Jolicloud 1.0 was released yesterday, allowing users to install the OS alongside Windows or as a standalone OS via USB key. The project was started by Netvibes founder Tariq Krim.
Jolicloud is based on Ubuntu, but is designed with netbooks in mind. This means that many of the programs deployed within Jolicloud are actually Web apps. It's possible to store files locally, but cloud backup is offered as well.
The user interface for Jolicloud 1.0 was built on HTML5 it features a customizable launcher and a social stream, which features community updates, app recommendations and active software updates. The OS also comes preloaded with Gmail, Skype, Twitter and Firefox.
Thanks to cloud support, applications can be modified and the application launcher can be managed from any HTML5-capable browser. Local and cloud-based files are also managed via the same file system.
Currently, Jolicloud is compatible with netbooks from all major manufacturers. For a full compatibility list, visit wiki.jolicloud.com/netbook-compatibility. Jolicloud is available now at http://www.jolicloud.com/download#jolicloud-express.
windows only netbooksHave you not heard of/tried Ubuntu Netbook Edition?
"or as a standalone OS"Antti, the article states that you can install "... as a standalone OS via USB key" hence Windows is not required. The point of the Windows based installation is to be easier to install it, and test run it before doing a clean install. And before you make a claim why Linux is so hard to install compared to Windows, know that those people that can't install Linux from scratch are the same people that can't do a clean install of Windows, finding their lost drivers CDs, setting up firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, setting up printers.
My point is that: For those people that have not done a clean install of a Windows OS and are not a tech guy for their friends' Windows based PCs have no business in criticizing Linux.
compressed install?If it's meant for Netbooks, does it support BTRFS with COMPRESSion? Because, you know, that would make sense on netbooks with 4GB< disks. The sparse screenshots and descriptions don't tell.
Once again - OEMSo there we are again. Linux computer but "alongside" Windows. It means that OEM-Windows win again. When we will get a real Linux netbook/notebook installed only with Linux? Perhaps never? So please stop talking about "32% Linux on netbook marketshare". That statement make me really angry.
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Emma Goldman released from jail and then reimprisoned
Emma Goldman was released from a two-year prison term, on September 27, 1919, only to be immediately reimprisoned. Goldman had been charged in 1917, along with her long-time comrade Alexander Berkman, for "conspiring against the draft" as a result of their work creating the No-Conscription league in May 1917 to oppose U.S. involvement in World War I. The activists began their prison sentences in December, 1917.
After immigrating to the United States at 16 in 1885, Goldman soon became an outspoken advocate for the rights of workers and women. Incensed by the poor standard of living of the majority of workers, she began lecturing and promoting anarchism as the best method to achieve equality. Goldman's anarchistic belief in absolute freedom from governments, that served the powerful and exploited the poor and dispossessed, shaped her life-long activism.
As Goldman's prison release neared in August 1919, the director of the Justice Department's General Intelligence committee, the young J. Edgar Hoover, worked to ensure Goldman and Berkman's permanent removal from American society. Hoover pressured the courts to deny Goldman's citizenship claims, thus making her vulnerable to the 1918 Alien Act. In a letter to a governmental official, Hoover described Goldman and Berkman as "beyond doubt, two of the most dangerous anarchists in this country," concluding that they would, "if permitted to return to the community...do undue harm."
Goldman and Berkman were deported at the end of 1919 with 247 other immigrant radicals to the new Soviet Union. After less than two years in Russia, Goldman left the country disillusioned by the violence and unforgiving rule of the Bolsheviks. She spent the remainder of her life traveling throughout Europe and Canada, politically frustrated by her status as an exile. After her death, Goldman was finally readmitted to the United States and buried in Chicago.
To learn more about Emma Goldman, visit Women of Valor and Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia.
See also: This Week in History for December 21, 1919, "Deportation of Emma Goldman as a radical 'alien,'" and July 19, 1908; Jewesses with Attitude "If Emma Goldman used Google"; Patriotism and Dissent; Birth Control Movement in the United States; Emma Goldman in the Virtual Archive; Emma Goldman poster.
Sources: jwa.org/womenofvalor/goldman; Emma Goldman Papers: sunsite.berkeley.edu/Goldman; Emma Goldman, Living My Life (New York, 1931).


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Date submitted: 06/05/2012
WDFW Rule Proposal Recommendation
Rule Change Recommendation Short TitleResident trout streams open on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend
Rules CategoryStatewide
Type of Rule Change ProposalRecreational
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Short DescriptionOpen all resident trout streams on Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend where anadromous fish are not present.
ExplanationThe two most important times for outdoor recreation are Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Opening fishing in resident trout streams on Memorial Day weekend would increase recreational benefits that could be provided by these resources.
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Mother's Day Butterfly Breakfast Set
Make this wonderful Breakfast Set for Mom this Mother's Day. She will cherish it for years to come.
Courtesy of Martha Stewart Crafts™
Material List
- Martha Stewart Crafts™ Metallic Opaque Paint – Yellow Jacket, Mace and Wedding Cake
- Martha Stewart Crafts™ Squeegee Set or Glass Paint Stenciling Tools
- Martha Stewart Crafts™ Adhesive Silkscreen – Butterflies
- Ceramic Coffee Mugs
- Glass Tumblers
- Ceramic Tray
Project Instructions
Step 1
Wash mugs, glasses and tray with warm, soapy water; rinse, dry. Wipe with rubbing alcohol; let dry.
Step 2
Cut apart silkscreen designs. Apply desired design to project surface, then apply paint using either the pouncer from the tool kit or a squeegee.
Pouncer: Squeeze small amount of paint onto foam plate. Dab pouncer in paint; dab a few times on plate to remove excess. Dab directly onto silkscreen until image openings have been painted. Remove and clean silkscreen.
Squeegee: Squeeze small amount of paint directly onto silkscreen. Holding squeegee at a 45° angle with light pressure, pull paint across opening of the silkscreen. Remove and clean silkscreen.
NOTE: To achieve an ombre effect (graduated color), apply the lighter color first, then the darker and blend in the center.
Step 3
Before using, glass projects must cure to ensure durability. Either air cure for 21 days, or bake to cure as follows: Place painted project in cool oven; set oven to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes. Turn off oven, allowing glass to cool completely in oven. Wait 72 hours before using.


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Zoos >Pittsburgh Zoo PPG Aquarium
1 Wild Pl, Pittsburgh, PA | Directions 1520640.483515 -79.920514
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Neighborhoods: Highland Park
I loved it. – my kids loved it. I think my husband did too. The aquarium is beautiful with well lit displays. I did feel bad for the penquins though. They didn't have a large cage. The gorilla's didn't have a a large cage either. one male gorilla actually spit on the cage as i walked by. I am thinking he wasn't too happy. Some of the animal habits where on the small and boring side. I am going to try and think they are doing the best they can. Te staff is very friendly. the zoo was clean when we were there. they were getting ready for the main season and working on some of the habitats. THere are a of playgrounds for the kids to play on which made a nice break for my 2, and 4 year old.
Wonderful zoo! Couldn't drag the kids out of this zoo! – Had a wonderful experience with the grandchildren--There are so many things at this zoo for kids to do and see! They had a terrific time! Didn't think we would ever leave! They can't wait to go again!
Oh! The Zoo and the Polar lights.... – My husband and I went to the zoo for the Polar lights display in December of '07. We do love the Pittsburgh zoo and the prices can be reasonable. . but, I guess I was expecting more of a lights display. There were cheap Chirstmas displays lathered all over the place and it didn't appear that there was any real effort put into it. The snacks were a little pricey, but the best part of the trip wa there was an ice sculpter doing a series of shows. We stayed to watch and found out he was the person who did our weddiing ice sculpture 5 years ago.
I was expecting alittle more for the money...
Seeing the animals was nice, but since it was dark, it was alttilte hard to see the animals that were outside. And it was very crowded...EVERYWHERE!!!!!!
but on another note, my husband did enjoy it. He complained about the food prices, and the crowds, but he enjoyed it.
Get a GRIP people!!! – I just wanted to write because I read some of these reviews on the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Are you kidding me right now?:?? The two people who wrote about how the 'Monkey House' smells SO bad are ridiculous!!!!! Monkeys don't give themselves manicures! YES, most animals stink! Get over it! You visited a freaking zoo not a mall!!! The smell they complained about most likely exists! But that smell has nothing to do with the care for the animals! I love the Pittsburgh Zoo and I DO have animal (exotic) experience, so I'm not just some tree hugger! Have you ever heard the phrase "You look like a monkey and you smell like one TOO!!" There you go!! I have enjoyed the Pittsburgh Zoo since I was a little girl, and everytime I visit it just gets better. I'm actually planning a trip for October 2007. So if you have not visited I suggest that you stop by. It's a WONDERFUL experience for all children (adults too)!!
Words can't describe the smell of the monkey house – I lived in Pitsburgh until I was 18 and now return once or twice a year to visit family. I took my children to the zoo during my last visit (July 2007) and had a good time. However, I feel compelled to comment on several things that I found detracted from our visit. First of all, the monkey house smelled worse than anything I have ever smelled in my entire life. It was like being inside a dirty diaper. They need to clean it for the sake of the animals. Good thing it is a non-smoking zoo because if someone lit a match in there the place would probably explode due to the foul gases. The penguin exhibit and elephant house weren't much better. I've been to zoos in the Deep South (SC and FL) in the middle of summer with temps of 100+ and never encountered such a putrid smell. Also, parts of the zoo came off as being too preachy- telling you that the weeds you were looking at weren't weeds but Mother Nature. Maybe I'll try this same tactic when the city writes me a ticket for not maintaining my yard properly. Another example- the arctic village where children are bashed over the head with "messages" about how bad people are at every turn. I felt like I was in an Afterschool Special and it was all my fault. What a downer. I just want my kids to see the animals. While the underwater tunnel was interesting, the polar bears were comatose. It made me wonder how much time (if any) they actually spend in the water.
On the plus side, the employees were friendly, the playground was well maintained, and the children's zoo was great. They've put alot into the zoo since I was a kid in the 1970's and it shows. I would recommend visiting but bring a handkercheif doused with Aquavelva if you want to enter the monkey house.
Oh, the SMELL! – I can't get the smell from the monkey exhibit out of my nose! The poor monkeys. Are monkeys really that dirty or do they just not clean the cages? I have never seen or smelt anything like that before. The habitat for the african dogs looked liked they just slapped up a fence and threw the dogs in. Did they mean for the dogs to have a fallen, dead tree in the middle of their habitat? And the weeds. If you have to have a sign telling visitors they are NOT looking at weeks then you need to rethink your landscaping. And the landscaping that wasn't meant to be weeds was very poorly maintained, dead flowers everywhere. It just makes me think if they neglect this, what else is being neglected? I will NEVER go to this zoo again.
Enjoyable day trip – The Pittsburgh Zoo is a very nice zoo. You could easily spend at least 8 hours there watching the animals. They have a pretty nice variety of animals, although some of the enclsosures for the animals seemed kind of limited in space. The monkey and ape house was definitely the best part of the zoo and it is very naturalistic. I like this zoo because it's less walking than some of the other larger zoos. It also has a very naturalistic feel and the untamed grasses and shrubs make it look like your in the African Forest.
While it's not world famous like San Diego or Columbus, Pittsburgh's zoo is good, and it keeps getting better. – In Short
The 77-acre Kids Kingdom--a combination of play areas, learning environments and animal observation areas--has landed the Pittsburgh Zoo at the top of national rankings for children's zoos. Besides sea lions, a walk-through kangaroo yard and ugly, naked mole rats, kids love the meerkat exhibit, where they can tunnel and peer through the homes of these lovable prairie dogs. Among the highlights of the zoo's aquarium is a stingray tunnel.
That's Cheetah Valley? – It didn't have as many animals as I thought, but it's still very enjoyable. You can practically touch the gorillas. The only problem with that is that its made very warm in their building because that's their environment. Unfortunately, it makes it hard on us humans. Like all zoos, there is a lot of walking, and being located on a hill doesn't help. The seal lions are another great viewing. My main problem was Cheetah Valley. As a cheetah lover, I expected a lot of cheetahs running on the plains. Sadly, there was only one that was sleeping, and it was in a little area on a hill, with a large ravine in the middle. Isn't a cheetah the last animal that should be in a small area on a hill? Oh well. All in all, it's a good place to be.
pay way too much – The cost to get into this zoo is too much. I have been to several zoos at a lower price that had more animals and bigger enviroments for them to live in. Plus no hills to walk.
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