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ARVADA, Colo. - Residents of an Arvada townhome were unable to sleep at home Saturday night after a gas leak.
Arvada Fire Department spokesman Scott Pribble said 20 residents were evacuated after a gas line broke after some construction work Saturday evening.
A resident noticed the sound and smell of the leak and called 911. Pribble said fire crews evacuated everybody at the townhome on the 6400 block of West 80th Avenue as Xcel Energy crews shut off the gas.
Crews put a temporary patch up and will be back Sunday to put a permanent fix up, Pribble said.
The leak happened after part of a sidewall of a trench collapsed. Pribble said a contractor was doing work at the complex earlier Saturday and dug the trench.
Residents were originally going to be let back into their homes after the gas had safely dissipated, Pribble said. But the power was cut off to the building as a precaution to not spark an explosion.


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IsminiK on 7/22/2013 9:59:00 PM more reviews by IsminiK
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown
This is my go-to bronzer! Absolutely amazing finish and touch,it feels light and looks natural and glowy! I used Oriflame's bronzing pearls for years,but then I discovered this little treasure and it's dreamy! Much more pigmented and brighter on my face,makes me look tanned even when I'm vampire-white! When I'm feeling like I want to create a bronzed,chocolatey look I choose this product. Very good for its price! The packaging is plastic,not that good,but I keep it inside its box and with the puff that's included,my life becomes easier and I'm not afraid that my little pearls will spill out or break. I've worn it for 12 hours max and it didn't crease at all,even though the rest of my make up went bad. Its smell could be a little annoying,since it smells like a light fragrance or sth,but you get used to it!
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AeraMarS on 5/4/2013 2:37:00 PM more reviews by AeraMarS
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral Hair: Other, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
This is a lovely bronzer with a slightly touch of shimmer in it! It is amazing especially for summer! the staying power is great, the packaging is good.. the price is pretty much fine... I can't see any reason not to buy this again!
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elie0904 on 4/24/2013 3:27:00 AM more reviews by elie0904
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I have them in Arabian Glow and i think they are a great product for their price! The packaging is nice, not that high quality but i guess it's fine. The product itself - they do leave your skin with nice bornzy glow which i personally love. I use them almost every day and i do like them. They are also very economic i had had them for 1 year now and they are almost in the same amount they were when i bought them. I do recommend them if you are looking for a new product to try out.
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dc1407 on 4/3/2013 11:12:00 AM more reviews by dc1407
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I've been using these for years & love love LOVE them! I think they come in two shades now - Cool & Warm. I use the Warm as I have olive skin and I'm pretty sure the 'Warm' was the original colour.
Cost me £10 from Avon, which I think is reasonable seeing as they can be used as a bronzer or to add a glow to the whole face. One tub will last years, even with frequent use!
I see a lot of complaining about the 'puff' that's in the pot, but to my understanding it's not actually an applicator, it's just to ensure the balls aren't smashed during travel etc.
Two things are annoying, but not enough for me to stop using it...
1) Sometimes when you swirl your brush in, a ball can get temporarily stuck in the brush. Not a major issue, but I know that I see a lot of review on here where something as small as this can be a deal-breaker - just tap it out or pick it out with your finger. Simple.
2) The lid can crack (I've never had one break, just crack slightly). I travel a lot and also split my time between two houses so I never have any less than 3 or 4 at any one time... Perhaps it's just me overtightening it in a rush, but the lid has cracked on me a couple of times over the years. Nothing major - no product falls out (because of that 'puff' I mentioned above) and like I said before, it never breaks in half or anything. Just an observation.
Yes, this product is shimmery. Not OTT... with this product a little goes a long way so don't treat it like your average bronzer. I just feel that a lot of reviews I read, quite a few people seem to be applying it heavy-handedly and then complain about it.
Worth every penny!
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ioannaki on 12/4/2012 7:05:00 AM more reviews by ioannaki
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I love those pearls! They provide a gorgeous bronzing result and make face glow. Really natural finish.
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*TOP REVIEWER* AllThatGlittters on 9/17/2012 7:08:00 AM more reviews by AllThatGlittters
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool Hair: Blond, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Blue
I am NC15 (fair, pale) and this gives me a really natural, not orange looking glow. I mostly use this in summer, and I love the effect it gives. I use this over pressed powder and liquid and it blends perfectly over these two and isn't streaky. It has a LITTLE shimmer but it doesn't come across as frosty, glittery or unnatural looking so it's great. I really love this bronzer, it's the best I have used so far even above my Dior one as it isn't orange or too dark. Good price aswell, and a lot of product included inside.
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pchotai on 11/15/2010 3:05:00 AM more reviews by pchotai
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Black
I like this product, but i wouldnt repurchase. i like the kabuki brush that comes with it, and the brush is also good to use as a powder setter.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Matillyrose on 6/21/2009 12:27:00 AM more reviews by Matillyrose
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
I love these pearls.
They give my skin a lovely healthy glow with no sign of orange.
A little goes along way and the layers can be built upon for deeper colour and contouring.
I use a flat top Kabuki brush and it give great coverage.
Good stuff!!
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*TOP REVIEWER* tristitia on 5/11/2009 12:57:00 PM more reviews by tristitia
Age: 30-35 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I'm pale (NC15) and really like this bronzer in terms of color - it's a nice neutral tan/bronze, on the pink side. Although I'm warm-toned, the pink in this bronzer (rather than the orange that most seem to have) really make it work for me without making me look dirty or like an OompaLoompa. I apply it all over my face with a kabuki brush and a gentle touch. There is a little shimmer, no glitter or noticable frostiness. I'm not a big fan of the little balls because they don't travel well, I would buy this product again because of the natural, healthy looking color.
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puccaandgarufan on 2/3/2009 10:29:00 PM more reviews by puccaandgarufan
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Lovely product! Gives a natural glow that does not look fake. Its packaging is nothing special - very ordinary and nothing eyecatching but very practical and something you can throw in you bag without worrying about it opening and spilling all over the place - screw top lid. Made in Italy. Would repurchase!
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0Feb 28, '06 by ED_LiferHey,
I have been looking at Salt Lake as a place to relocate. Every time I mention this, I get a look of despair and pity. "You'll never make it out there! It's all Mormons!" I lived in Idaho Falls as a teenager, and heard stories from my dad's workplace of unqualified people getting promotions because they were LDS, or of qualified workers not recieving them because they weren't. I am not LDS, and am not interested in becoming one. I would like some feedback as to the working situation in SLC. Are the managers fair? What is the atmosphere like on the unit? As an RN, I am not looking for management, but I don't want a horrible schedule, or for my raises to disappear. Also, I saw a post here about a certain hospital in the area with a reputation for rough nurses. Is this related to religion and as seen from outsiders? Are these fears reasonable? I would appreciate all feedback, LDS and non-LDS. Thanks! -
0Feb 28, '06 by VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN GuideI remember my mother's stories about moving to Utah in the mid-1940s with her first husband and trying to get a job there. She couldn't even find work as a waitress, because she wasn't LDS and didn't want to be. I would imagine people are a bit more tolerant now........at least, I hope so, because Utah is a beautiful place, and surely it's illegal there, as in the rest of the U.S., to discriminate against job hunters on the basis of religion. :uhoh21:
1Mar 2, '06 by Euskadi1946I was born and raised in Salt Lake City and was raised in a devout Catholic family and many of the prejudices mentioned hardly exist now. Salt Lake City is a lovely city and aside from liquor not being served in bars or restaurants (BYOB) it can be a fun city. We have the opera, ballet, museums not to mention some of the best ski resorts in the world and we hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. We also have a world renowned medical school at the University of Utah, the Hunstman Cancer Center, and Primary Children's Medical Center which is considered one of the best children's medical centers in the world. I've lived around LDS people most of my life and have never had any problems with them in the work place or in the neighborhood. Most of them are very good people and when you're having a crisis like illness or a death in the family, they will come to see you and bring food. At work they will take a collection and ask for volunteers to sit with your kids or pets during the crisis. What I love the most about them is their emphasis on the family and family values which is something the rest of the country is sorely lacking these days!!! If you're thinking of re-locating here, yes there are plenty of nursing jobs and Intermountain Health Care will be opening a their huge medical center in 2007.tjharris likes this.
0Feb 2, '07 by VidaHi,
I just moved to Orem a few months ago and am finding alot of difference between SLC and anywhere in Utah county. I am a non-lds and come from a very free-thinking city in Canada....you can feel a difference, and I find it hard to relate to new people here. I am at home with a baby, and everywhere I go to meet other moms they are all mormon, have 5 kids (which is weird to me, at 24yo) I feel excluded, and like I am about to offend them at any time. SLC is different though.
Dont get me wrong, everyone seems very nice, like VERY nice, and there is alot to do. If it matters, Utah seems to be a great place to raise a family. If we werent so far from home maybe we;d stick around....but I miss Toronto!
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0Dec 1, '11 by Rohan8SLC is probably the most "mixed" religiously speaking of any Utah city. Remember a lot of people moved out there because they were LDS and faced extreem predjuice in other areas of the country. This might lead to them being a little slow to warm up to you. As far as SLC goes though, it is like any other major metropolitan area . . .except a lot cleaner.
1Feb 3, '12 by lefty19I have never seen anyone be promoted or get a job because of their religious beliefs in Utah. There is a great mix of many cultures, especially in SLC.nursemelyn likes this.
1Feb 15, '12 by nursemelynWhen I worked at Huntsman Cancer Center, the majority of my co-workers weren't LDS. I am, but I think that the manager was very fair and that the University Hospital was a great organization to work for.pinkbo0tlace likes this.
0May 8, '12 by pinkbo0tlaceAbout the BYOB thing.... I ordered a beer at Red Robin the other night from there bar, and Texas Roadhouse has a full bar up and running. the BYOB thing either is false info or the state just changed laws ( I moved 30 min south of SLC in 2011). The only thing weird about alcohol here is all the liquor stores are state owned. Otherwise, it's like every other place in that aspect.


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DescriptionThis workshop explores the contributions that software research can make to the challenge of climate change. Climate change is likely to be the defining issue of the 21st Century. It is now clear that the world is committed to around 2 degrees C average temperature rise during this century. It is also widely believed that unless urgent and drastic cuts in fossil fuels use are made, further heating is likely to trigger any of a number of climate change tipping points. The results will be a dramatic reduction of food production and water supplies, more extreme weather events, sea level rise, ocean acidification, and mass extinction of all life forms. Today we are faced with the twin challenges of mitigation (avoiding the worst climate change effects by rapidly transitioning the world to a low-carbon economy) and adaptation (re-engineering the infrastructure of modern society so that humanity can survive and flourish on a hotter planet). These challenges are global in nature, and pervade all aspects of society. To address them, we will need researchers, engineers, policymakers, and educators from many different disciplines to come to the table and ask what they can contribute. There are both short-term challenges (such as how to deploy, as rapidly as possible, existing technology to produce renewable energy; how to design government policies and international treaties to bring greenhouse gas emissions under control) and long-term challenges (such as how to complete the transition to a global carbon-neutral society by the latter half of this century). In nearly all of these challenges, software has a major role to play as a critical enabling technology. So, for the software research community, we can frame the challenge as follows: How can we, as experts in software technology, and as the creators of future software tools and techniques, apply our particular knowledge and experience to the challenge of climate change? How can we leverage the particular intellectual assets of our community - our ability to:
In short, how can we apply our research strengths to make significant contributions to the problems of mitigation and adaptation of climate change? This workshop will be the third in a series, following on from WSRCC-1 held at OOPSLA/Onward! In October 2009 and WSRCC-2 held at ICSE 2010. Our goal is to develop a community of researchers actively engaged in this challenge, and to flesh out a detailed research agenda that leverages existing research ideas and capabilities. Therefore we welcome any kind of response to this challenge statement. Topics of InterestWe welcome the active participation of software researchers and practitioners interested in any aspect of this challenge. The participants will themselves determine the scope and thrusts of this workshop, so this list of suggested topics is intended to act only as a starting point:
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Be creative and forward-thinking in these proposals: think of the future, and think big! All submitted papers will be circulated to participants in advance of the workshop, via the workshop website. Each submission will be formally assigned to two peers for open review and comments. These reviews will be published on the workshop web site to kick start the discussion process. All participants will be invited to participate in discussion of all papers. The authors will be invited to revise/update/embellish their contributions in response to everyone else's contributions. Previous workshop editions have already identified a number of areas in which software research can address the challenges outlined above. Submissions are encouraged to relate their proposals / positions to these areas or to identify further relevant areas. There will be no formal proceedings published_. Instead, a post-workshop report will be written, which will draw on both the submitted papers and the discussions during the workshop. This report will lay out a suggested agenda for both short-term and long-term research in response to the challenge, and act as a roadmap for subsequent workshops and funding proposals. Organising Committee
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One of the nice things, but also one of the challenging things, about organising an endurance running event in Sierra Leone is that the country has almost no culture of long distance running. Sierra Leone's athletics pedigree is slim to say the least and although the country's footballing achievements are not much more impressive, a near miss in qualifying for this year's the African Cup of Nations aside, the beautiful game is the unrivalled sport of choice for Sierra Leoneans. The only football that I've watched there so far was a fiercely contested match (complete with dubious penalty awarded for handball, subsequently scored with an assist from a spectator!) between two sets of schoolgirls in the remote Tambakha chiefdom. Even a game like this was testament to how seriously football is taken.
Returning to Makeni in November 2011 on a mission to raise the local profile of the marathon (and to design the half marathon course - see photo), my default assumption was that none of the various officials that I hoped to meet would have heard of the marathon format. As it turned out, most of them had, even if the idea of hosting one locally was a complete novelty, just as meeting Paramount Chiefs and army officers was for me. But then almost everything is a novelty when you're organising a marathon in Sierra Leone.
One of the joys of "lobbying" in Sierra Leone is the ease with which one can gain access to people in position of authority. Almost everyone, from Ministers to mayors to police chiefs, operates an open-door policy that frequently left me wondering how they find the time to get any work done. The charming Samuel Willams, local representative of the Ministry of Youth Employment and Sport (an unusual ministerial portfolio, perhaps), was no exception. Despite arriving without an appointment, I was immediately ushered into his office. Serendipitously, Mr Williams was in the middle of a meeting with many of his Ministry colleagues and, somewhat incongruously, the manager of the Sierra Leone women's' national football team. Whatever agenda they had been discussing was immediately shelved once I had pitched the marathon to them and a goldmine of good suggestions began to flow. Except from the poor women's football coach, who had nothing to say on the matter but sat stoically through an hour or so of debate.
Mr Williams also informed me that there was a to be a second marathon in northern Sierra Leone, in October 2012. It may be unusual for a charity to take the lead in organising a marathon, as Street Child is doing for the Kiln Sierra Leone Marathon, but the organiser of the race in October was even more out of left field: the Sierra Leone Political Parties Registration Commission were apparently at the helm of this one!
Next stop, and slightly more trepidatious, was Teko Army Barracks. The guard at the gate raised both eyebrows as I arrived on a motorbike, accompanied by John Momodu Kargbo, regional co-ordinator for HANCi (Street Child's Sierra Leonean partner organisation), and asked to see the commanding officer. But after a moment's thought, he waved us through to the administrative area of the barracks. There we found a typically Sierra Leonean scene: a meeting taking place in the shade of a huge mango tree. The Brigade Commander, Major Lavahun, quickly wrapped up the meeting, and John and I pitched the marathon concept to him. We came away with a commitment to provide vehicles, an ambulance, security personnel and, perhaps to the future regret of many of his men, a promise to enter a representative army team into the marathon.
I made equally successful visits to the local police station and branch of the Red Cross. Everywhere I went, it seemed, I was pushing at open doors so far as securing messages of support and pledges of personnel and equipment were concerned. My final visit, to the home of Paramount Chief Kasangha II, went some way to explaining why.
The role of traditional rulers in Sierra Leone takes a bit of explaining. You can read more about it here.
PC Kasangha was away when John and I called at his home. In his absence, however, he leaves his deputy, Chief Benbella, to meet visitors and to be his mouthpiece. Chief Benbella received us in what I can only describe as PC Kasangha's chamber. At one end of the room were three throne-style chairs. The central chair was the tallest, with the name "Kasangha II" carved into the backplate and a cushioned footrest attached. To the left of it was a lower, but well-cushioned wooden chair and, to the right, another chair of darker wood and the familiar logo "EIIR". It was on this chair, presumably presented to PC Kasangha or his predecessor sometime between 1952 and 1961 (2011 was the 50th anniversary of Sierra Leone's independence from Britain), that Chief Benbella sat, suitably elevated. He thanked us for visiting and pledged both his and PC Kasangha's full support. This support went without saying, he explained, because both he and PC Kasangha were well aware of the excellent work done by HANCi and Street Child in Makeni and further afield, and would do everything they could to further HANCi's cause.
I realised that HANCi's reputation had already done much of my work for me I could probably have pitched the idea of organising the world's biggest egg and spoon race (maybe next year) in Makeni, and still have received the same level of interest and support.
To thank the stakeholders for their time and good wishes, the brilliant Street Child team in Makeni helped me organise a lunch for them at the Clubhouse, Street Child's proprietary bar-restaurant (see photo). The attendance was great and, as I'd hoped, discussions around the table generated a long list of suggestions for the event itself.
Street Child is determined that the people of Makeni and its surrounding communities will have a significant stake in the marathon. To that end, there are many more stakeholders to meet in the coming months - the roads authority, taxi drivers union, market traders' association, and the chiefs of all the many villages and communities around the marathon course, to name just a few. But if they're half as welcoming and enthusiastic as everyone I've met so far, it's going to be fun.


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My entry into LD 19. A moody anti-platformer.
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Archive for December 2010
My entry into LD 19. A moody anti-platformer.
Okay, so full disclosure here..
I didn't make Face Time, not one bit of it. It was entirely the work of Noyb, all the credit belongs to him. I'll explain..
It was created, and was published here as part of a Masquerade themed experimental game creation/publishing arrangement. I published Noyb's game, my game Ascension was released by agj, his game Doppelganger was released by Michael Brough and his game The Sense of Connectedness was published by Noyb, completing the circle.
It was a very interesting experiement to be a part of, even if the result couldn't exactly been considered a resounding success. For me, a large part of what appealed about taking part was the creation of a bit of a meta-game. The hope was that people might notice that something felt a little bit off with the feel of one of the games, and would be able to chase the chain round, unravelling the mystery. It seems we seriously underestimated the difficulty and obscurity of the challenge we created, because all four games were taken exactly as they appeared.
It's been a weird couple of weeks since the games have been released, I've lived vicariously on the fortunes of Face Time, and have felt almost completely detached from the game that I put my time into making. If anything I've come away with the feeling that the only people we've really confused are ourselves, but that's okay.
For better or worse, we made (and finished) some games that otherwise wouldn't have been made, and I for one, despite, or even because of the weirdness rather enjoyed the experience. A success? Not really, but not exactly a faliure either. Live and learn..
The others have written up their thoughts on the experiment too: [agj] [Michael] [Noyb]


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Elvis Presley is spotlighted in a new exhibit, Loving You: Collecting Elvis Presley, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The exhibit honors the 75th anniversary of his birth year and will be located within in the museum's permanent exhibition through January 2011. Incorporating documents and artifacts from the Museum's collection, the exhibit examines his global appeal and the enduring support of his fans more than 30 years after his passing. The display includes a Munsingwear bathrobe and a Lord Nelson wristwatch owned by Presley, as well as collectible items bearing Presley's likeness, such as a bronze bust designed by Armand LaMontagne, a Christmas ornament, a bottle of Always Elvis white wine, a porcelain music box and more. Presley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998.


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September 16, 2011
Libyan NTC forces are advancing on Sirte and Bani Walid
Libyan opposition forces have renewed assaults on Muammar al-Qaddafi's
strongholds of Bani Walid and Sirte, Qaddafi's home town, in what might be a
turning point for the conflict. Rebel fighters moved into Bani Walid after
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influence as well as reap political and economic dividends from the government
in exchange for Turkey's assistance in aiding the demise of Qaddafi's regime.
* Palestinian Authority President Mahmound Abbas will present and outline
the PLO's U.N. statehood bid in a speech in Ramallah today.
* 140 Syrian opposition and diaspora representatives formed a national
council in Istanbul to support the revolution against President Bashar
* The "million-man" march on the Israeli embassy in Jordan drew about 200
protestors who were completely blocked from the embassy by riot police.
* A ceasefire in Yemen broke with the most violent fighting in months
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* An Egyptian steal magnate, Ahmed Ezz, one of the most powerful politicians
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National Transitional Council (NTC) head of the executive office and
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'Libya's revolution produces a new hybrid: pro-Western Islamists' (Abigail
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"Some Western analysts fear that Belhadj and other Islamists could suddenly
become more extreme amid frustration over the executive committee's attempts
to rein in Libya's roving militias and a climate of rising piety, "He never
allowed us to dress like this before," says Fatima Muftah, a 47-year-old,
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Palestinians in these territories were born under occupation. Although Israel
has been recognized by the United Nations for its entire existence, it has yet
to be recognized by most Arab states. Israelis live in insecurity. Decades of
direct and indirect negotiations have not produced peace. It cannot be ignored
that Israeli settlers in the occupied territories vote in Israeli elections,
and Palestinians do not. Short of a strong international position, every
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less viable."
'Repression tears apart Bahrain's social fabric' (Anthony Shadid, New York
"As the status quo endures -- some believe that the king may introduce reforms
this month, while others remain skeptical - anger among many Shiites toward
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in torn, tattered and frayed. "You know how it is," said a 25-year-old
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Many of today's stove inserts are made to put in a ZC fireplace. In 1992 I put an Avalon stove in a Heatolater ZC fireplace and it worked just fine. Heated the whole house. What you have to do is find a reputable dealer. It sounds to me like the one who wants you to rip out the fireplace wants to make some money. What you're going to need is a stove and a chimney liner that takes the chimney opening down from 8 inches to 6 inches. I currently have a Regency stove. And they make a number of inserts that are certified for a pre fab fireplace, as do many other brands. Do some online looking and you'll have the information necessary to talk to any dealer. Just remember, although you have a 2,000 sq ft home, you don't want a stove that will heat 2,000 sq ft unless the home is one big room. Otherwise you'll heat the room the stove is in too hot. Something that will heat 1,000-1,200 sq ft will do nicely. Below is a link to Regency inserts and one that is good for a ZC fireplace. It's a good place to start. |
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Thanks for the feedback. Been doing some reading so I'm starting to get a handle on this. Seems like the majority of dealers are against doing it but some will. My chimney is do for a good cleaning so I'm on the lookout for a good chimney sweep who could also shed some light on my current setup. Thanks again for the feedback. |
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I am going through the same thing right now. The chimney sweep who just cleaned seemed to be very knowledgeable and understanding of my ZC system. He told me he could install an Insert that would be a great heater for my house. Today I visited two different fireplace stores and one store told me there was no way I could put an insert into my ZC fireplace, no matter what it would be a huge fire hazard. The other ones made it seem to be very expensive, $5500 and a difficult job. Yet, on the internet I see there are Inserts made for ZC fireplaces. Any help appreciated. (I have to talk again to my chimney sweep about his recommendations) |
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Has anyone added a/c to a house that didn't have ductwork? I have gotten several estimates and each of the HVAC companies has had a completely different approach - I have no idea how to determine which will be most effective. Anyone have any experience or words of wisdom?
I have a 2600 sf center entrance colonial style home with a full attic and basement. It was built in the late 60s and has boiler heat which we are happy with, but we would like to add a/c. Guy #1 is a family friend who owns the local Trane franchise. He did not come inside but told us to expect to do two completely separate systems, one in the basement for the first floor and one in the attic for the second floor. Guy #2 says guy #1 is right but that if we put an air handler in the attic and use it to cool the second floor, it will do a good enough job for the whole house (because it will suck enough humidity out of the air to make the whole house comfortable). We could always add a second system later, but he feels confident we won't want to. Guy #3 wants to put one air handler in the basement, run ductwork in the basement for the first floor and then shoot up through closets to the attic and branch out from there and down into the second floor bedrooms. The whole house would be on one thermastat. Guy #4 says a new furnace wouldn't be much more expensive than the air handler, so he wants to rip out the boiler system and replace it with zoned gas-forced heat and air. I have no idea how to evaluate the pros and cons of each of these methods. My main concern is that we get a system that can effectively cool the house. HAving done this once before (in a previous home, we ripped out a boiler and replaced with gas-forced air - we hired Sears to do it and were not happy with the results - ducts got placed where it was expedient and not necessarily where they would heat and cool well, and as a result, we had an inefficient and ineffective system for both heating and cooling - long story short, I don't want to make that mistake again - but how do I evaluate which of these guys has the best solution? Thanks in advance for any advice |
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I would stay away from guy 3. That's a LOT of ductwork to try to get air to the second floor from a unit in the basement. I wouldn't attempt it like that. I've seen far too many systems like that that are failures from the get go. Stay WAY the hell away from Guy 4. If you're happy with your boiler, if you're comfortable in winter, leave it alone. Don't try to fix what isn't broken. I've seen multiple applications as proposed by Guy 1 and Guy 2. As for which is ultimately better, I don't know. Where are you located? What are your summers like? That could make a big difference on how you approach this. |
I agree that 1 and 2 are the ways to go. Of course, if Guy 2 is wrong, the worst you do is call him back to install a second system on the first floor. Since the two are totally separate, it won't save you much to do it all at once. FWIW, we did what guy 1 said, although we also have the "attic" as a living area with A/C. |
Thank you both - I appreciate the input. As far as our summers, we are in Buffalo NY - summers are fairly temperate with about 10 or so days where it's 90 degrees and muggy and you're dying for a/c, and much of the rest of the year you're fine without it. But I don't want to spend several thousand dollars to install a system and then have it not be effective on those 10 days. |
I agree that 3 and 4, especially 4 should not be considered, since hot water heating is vastly superior and more efficient than hot air heating. However, since you are talking only about 10 days and assuming you spend most days and evenings downstairs, it would make the most sense to do that first with the basement ducting and consider a few window units upstairs, if needed.Or opt later for the second unit if you are still not satisfied.Dropping cold air down using #2 in my view is problematical and if it doesn't do a good job, you are stuck with an oversized unit for the upstairs. which will make the total job more costly and will not be very good. BTW,I had a similar house in Connecticut where it is a lot warmer than Buffalo and used an attic fan at night ( most nights are cool)to comfortably cool the sleeping area.2 large sleeve units (which we inherited) noisily cooled our downstairs area. I was thinking of changing to central air for the downstairs, when my wife decided it was time to move. |
Actually, I'm thinking that for a Buffalo application, a minisplit system with individual room air handlers might be the way to go. Far less disruption to the envelope of the house. No, not quite as good as far as terms of coverage, but overall not bad. |
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Do not go with the mini split systems, not because they won't work well, but because each air handler sticks out about 8" off the wall. The best way to go would be the seperate systems for the upstairs and downstairs. You will be able to condition the spaces seperately, and you will be much happier with the outcome. |
I agree with tlewis hvac and if you don't listen then by all means stay away from the Mitsubishi line, especially the multi evap models. To complicated and exotic and way overcontrolled for a residential system. It may cause you aggrivation or loss of spare finances. For my money I'd pick door number one. In order to remove moisture from the air you have to pass that moist air across the evap coil of the air conditioner. So unless he plans on installing adequate returns to your lower floor there is no way that cool air trickling down your stairway is going to feel comfortable on a hot humid day. And returns are useless without supply registers. I think door number two isn't much sharper then 3 or 4 when it comes to A/C! |
I live mid-CT and have set up #3 single zone for a 2 story colonial around 2400sqft with air handler in the basement. i was very worried but it works w/o any problems during the summer. the system gets my home down to 69-70 when i want to be freezing. im no expert but given the short summers do you really need 2 zones. have they done a manual J to determine cooling needs? good luck. |
Re: metromom We've just completed a retrofit in a home that had/has radiant heating, no duct work, that now has with one compact geothermal unit, radiant (water) central heating, central cooling (with the same water), AND domestic hot water at a tremendous energy savings. Each new heat exchanger is individually controlled creating multiple zones throughout the entire home. This no doubt is a high-end system. However, you're looking at spending a lot of money anyway for what you want to do. So forget Guys # 1 ~ 4, forget ducts and forced air and think geothermal (the most efficient & greatest added value and comfort to your home) and think water which you already have! IMPO SR |
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Odin's bistro in Marylebone has re-opened with a new chef, new manager and a new operation and is a welcome addition to the area. Bitsro's quite rightly are in fashion and I would encourage you to visit Odin's. the menu is reasonably priced and the food is genuinely good...life has moved on thankfully.
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If you fancy some spice, are itching for Italian or are just in the mood for a great burger, Covent Garden has a range of restaurants to satisfy. Try Clos Maggiore for traditional French fare or Opera Tavern for Spanish. Wherever you go for dinner, get dessert from gelateria Scoop. Check out our guide to the best mid-priced dining options in Covent Garden. Do you agree with the choices? Use the comments box below or tweet your suggestions.
Opera Tavern
- Rated as: 5/5
- Price band: 2/4
Despite growing competition, the Opera Tavern remains one of Covent Garden's best dining options and among London's top tapas restaurants. Formerly a pub, it's split into a slightly charmless upstairs restaurant and a cosy, mirror-backed bar at street level. The latter has been stylishly updated with chocolate leather bar stools, copper spotlights and an open grill; the main kitchen is in the beer cellar. The Spanish-Italian menu is kept fresh with regular specials. The
- 23 Catherine Street, WC2B 5JS
- Tapas £2.80-£15.50
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 2/4
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A swish Bombay brasserie in the style of the old post-colonial 'Irani cafés' of Bombay, Dishoom is filled with retro design features: whirring ceiling fans, low-level lighting and walls adorned with vintage Indian magazine advertising. The look is certainly distinctive, but the effect can be so slick when compared to the real thing that the venue can feel rather soulless and corporate. This doesn't stop the design-conscious and Indophile thronging here through the day, from
- 12 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H 9FB
- Main courses £1.70-£11.50
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 2/4
It's always a good sign when the waitress insists you start your night with a sherry. This little tapas joint off Covent Garden has dark wooden tables for two opposite the bar, and larger tables lining the wall at the back. The menu is small but varied. Pick up citrusy pulled pork quesadillas or spicy chicken chipotle bocadillo sandwiches for lunch, or come for dinner specials that change weekly and, of course, a glass of sherry. Condesa takes its tapas inspiration from across
- 15 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NG
- Tapas £4-£12
Flesh & Buns
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 2/4
How did food get quite so rock 'n' roll? This summer London's teeming with 'gourmet' fast food joints, rooftop pop-up bars, night food markets and street food vendors. This new wave of edgier eateries are changing the game for restaurateurs too – crisp tablecloths and prim service are out, industrial-chic décors and young, liberally pierced and tattooed staff are in. One chef who's at the fore of the latest trends is Ross Shonhan. His first solo venture, Bone
- 41 Earlham Street, WC2H 9LX
- Main courses £13-£24
10 Cases
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 2/4
The wooden chairs and tables spilling on to the pavement beneath a wide blue awning, the small room with its white walls, the bonhomie of the chef and patron, the buzz of a contented local crowd – all play to the popular image of a French wine bar. But you'd be hard-pressed to find as considered, interesting and wide-ranging a wine list across the Channel. The '10 cases' of the name refer to the maximum quantity bought in, which keeps the line-up fresh and seasonal. The
- 16 Endell Street, WC2H 9BD
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Jamie's Italian Covent Garden
- Rated as: 4/5
- Price band: 2/4
Jamie Oliver has got everything right at his chain of mid-priced restaurants designed to compete with the likes of Carluccio's, Giraffe and Strada. It certainly leaves those last two in the shade. At our latest visit to the Covent Garden branch, someone knocked a nearly full bottle of red wine off a neighbour's table and the staff couldn't have been nicer about it. They supplied colouring sheets, crayons and retro View-Masters (with picture menus) to the kids, and didn't
- 11 Upper St Martin's Lane, WC2H 9FB
- Main courses £9.85-£15.95
Clos Maggiore
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Romantic settings don't get more splendidly over-the-top than this. Take your pick from the wood-panelled restaurant or the atmospheric conservatory, bedecked in a forest of fake white blossoms that seem to extend into eternity as they bounce off the restaurant's mirrors. Fairy lights, candles and a fireplace add to the soft focus vibe. On our early evening visit, tables were filled with mature couples and curious tourists. It's a Provençal-inspired menu, and although à
- 33 King Street, WC2E 8JD
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- Rated as: 3/5
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If you are looking for the unconnected restaurant run by Australian chef Bill Granger, called Granger & Co, click here; Bill's (London) is not connected to bills (Sydney). Growing like topsy, Bill's now stretches from its East Sussex home right across the south of England and into Wales. This St Martin's Courtyard branch was the first in the capital and now one of two in Covent Garden alone. The formula is clearly working. Grocery-lined shelves add plenty of colour, if not
- 13 Slingsby Place, St Martin's Courtyard, WC2E 9AB
- Main courses £8.95-£15.95
Polpo Covent Garden
- Rated as: 3/5
- Price band: 2/4
It's little wonder Polpo IV's starting to look like a chain restaurant, presenting fans with a creeping sense of déjà vu. Here (again) are the tin ceiling tiles, the filament light bulbs, the zinc bar tops, even the staff with heavy tattoos. Polpo Soho is simply more of the same. Polpo's kitchen here is still on form though. The meatball section has been beefed up, and our pork and fennel version was moist and well spiced, served in a rich and flavour-packed tomato
- 6 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NA
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Great Queen Street
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- Price band: 2/4
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A product of the noughties gastropub boom, Great Queen Street still turns out dishes in the tradition of its antecedents, and of the year it was founded (2007). Yet despite the casual feel, pub-like look and cacophony of voices, this is no pub – it's a sit-down restaurant where bookings are almost essential. The excellent location, mere steps away from central Covent Garden, ensures its perennial popularity. The prized outdoor tables are almost never vacant, but walk-ins may
- 32 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5AA
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