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Hello Alice, JaL, et. al. Please help me design the softener for the whole house. I have read many of the past threads and have gained fairly good understanding of how to do it DIY. I'll be hiring a plumber to do the hookup. I got the water test results back and here are the key numbers: TDS 380 mg/l This is town water supply. Main plumbing is 1-1/4" PVC. Family of 4, kids are very young so our consumption will probably go up significantly as they grow. The water bill of past 4 months shows an average of 120 gallons/day. Master bath has a Jacuzzi and shower has 3 body sprays besides the rain shower and hand shower (Jacuzzi and body sprays are used occasionally). Total of 3.5 baths in the house. Two spigots that are outside will be bypassed. Flow rate measured at the Jacuzzi with both hot cold fully open is 9.67gpm. Please advise what size softener and type would suit the best. I'll be probably ordering from OPW and Fleck 7000SXT looks like the right fit for my plumbing. Thanks and Have a Happy and Safe Fourth! |
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I did some more reading and this is what I think I should get: Fleck 7000SXT 48K grain capacity w/ Purolite C100E 8% crosslink resin. Even though the hardness and iron level doesn't demand 48K grain but I read the recommendations that with the body sprays one should target getting at least 15gpm flow which won't be possible with the lower capacity. Chlorine isn't much so 8% crosslink resin should suffice?? Of course, the top distribution basket, gravel underbed and the fleck 2310 brine bypass float. Does this all sound reasonable? thanks! |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Wed, Jul 10, 13 at 19:46
48k (1.5 cu ft) softener = 12 gpm not 15gpm SFR. 10% crosslink resin is preferable and should be a minimal cost upgrade. Make sure you're getting name brand resin like Purolite or Sybron and not from the anonymous Asian resin company. Fleck 2310 is a safety float brine pickup not a bypass. The Fleck 7000SXT comes with it's own Noryl bypass valve. Top basket and gravel underbed for sure. Also specify real FLECK top and bottom baskets not the cheapo and fragile Chinese ones. |
thanks for the feedback jal! Do you think I should go for a higher capacity softener 2.0 cu ft to maintain good SFR for the body sprays? Anything else to be considered for the Alkalinity, sulphate and Magnesium? |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Thu, Jul 11, 13 at 10:59
Bigger is not better and can result in problems. There have been posts on the forum stating that OPWC has said that if the customer demands a gravel underbed then there is no warranty on the softener so you might want to look at other dealers. |
I'm still not clear what size would be optimum, 1.5 vs 2.0 cu ft? 1) Which size would make sure regen is happening at the right interval to avoid resin bed compaction/beads getting crushed leading to channeling? 2) What is the maximum recommended regen interval that can be used still not damaging the resin? 2) Can we program it to regen say every 15 days for now and change it to every 7 days when our water consumption goes up later on? I'll ask OPWC if warranty is really an issue with the gravel underbed. |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Thu, Jul 11, 13 at 12:04
Your circumstances are those that don't get an easy answer. With any iron or manganese you really don't want the resin to go longer than 5 days or so between regenerations and you would be routinely using Iron Out or a similar product.. Based on the conditions and numbers you posted a 1 cu ft softener would be adequate and provide regeneration at appropriate intervals but would not provide adequate SFR at only 9 gpm so hardness would leak through when using the big tub or uber-shower or a combination of bathrooms being used at the same time. Increasing to a 1.5 cu ft softener would increase the SFR to 12 gpm which is slightly above what you need. With short salting and proper setup you'd have no problems but in the long run you'd use more salt and water for regenerations than a 1 cu ft softener. A 2 cu ft softener would increase the SFR slightly but channeling would be a concern. A common practice would be to sell you a 1 cu ft (or smaller) softener based on your numbers and you'd never know that hardness was leaking through. Ignorance may be bliss but it's not soft water. That's how Sears and HD and Lowes sells softeners. IMO if you're paying for soft water you ought to get it all the time and not subject your plumbing, fixtures, appliances, and family to intermittent hard water... but that's just me. |
IMO if you're paying for soft water you ought to get it all the time.. I believe in that as well and am striving for that in this design. Iron and Manganese are really low as per the test results so would it not be ok to go bit longer between regenerations? How bad is this, Sulfate 25 mg/l ? Would it foul the softener with Sulfur and any special action/precaution to avoid the sulfur bacteria? thanks! |
One more question - OPWC doesn't offer Purolite C100 x10 resin, is there another seller that offers Fleck 7000SXT with this resin at competitive price? Or, just go with SST-60 that OPWC offers? |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Thu, Jul 11, 13 at 23:00
If cost is a consideration then you don't want SST-60 and it will do nothing for you. Pretty much all the online softener hucksters are the same. By definition they offer no service and warranty parts replacement is time consuming and you provide the labor and bear the shipping costs. None of them stock anything and they never even see what you receive. They all order from regional drop-shipping wholesale distributors around the country. They can all order any industry standard component or part (with a few exceptions) and when they say "we don't carry that" they are really saying there's less or no profit in that part so I'm switching you to a part that is more profitable for us. Since you've decided exactly what you want and have made some specific component choices hit your keyboard and shop around for a seller that will at least give you the illusion that they value your business and will sell you exactly what you want. Call them on the phone and speak to a real person.but don't be surprised if you end up dealing with someone who knows less about water treatment than you do.. Let us know what you decide to do and how it works out. |
Ok, here is the list of items that I'm planning to buy. Please review if I overlooked anything. * Fleck 7000SXT downflow on demand with it's specific bypass included One other thing - Fleck 7000SXT service manual says if drain line is going to run 20' or more then use 3/4" dia tube. In my case it will be close to 20'. Do I really need this size tube or standard 1/2" will do? thanks! |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 10:46
Purolite or Sybron or Dow are all good resins. Real Fleck top and bottom basket not the cheapo imitations. @ 20 feet 3/4" is best. You can use polyethylene (PE) tubing What about the brine tank overflow? |
Thanks for the feedback. Please advise how best can brine tank overflow be handled. What can be done upfront to avoid the overflow? This softener will be in the basement (I'm in MA) and can't put this in the garage Thanks. |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 11:34
In the event the control valve malfunctions and sends too much water to the brine tank the 2310 safety float is designed to stop the brine tank from overflowing like the float in your toilet tank. The toilet tank directs overflow into an overflow tube to the drain if the float malfunctions. If the control valve malfunctions and If the 2310 safety float malfunctions then the overflow is directed out an elbow on the brine tank. That elbow is supposed to get a drain tube to run to a gravity drain. Millions of softeners are installed without any drain line on the brine tank elbow and the multiple failures that have to occur for the brine tank to overflow are not common. I suspect that there have been enough occurrences that the brine tank overflow elbow is there for a reason. On the other hand, when was the last time you inspected or replaced your washer hoses? |
About connecting overflow drain to a gravity drain, this will be a problem in my basement. My sewer line runs at about 2 feet above the basement floor. I do not know how high is this overflow elbow on the brine tank but I may have to create a raised platform for the softener and the brine tank to use the gravity. Do you agree with this approach? Can I just raise the brine tank and leave the resin tank on the floor (i.e. does it matter if brine refill line at the resin tank is at lower elevation than the brine tank)? And many thanks for your valuable feedback so far. |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 12:35
Control valve fills brine tank @ line pressure so you could hang the brine tank from the ceiling if you wanted, but it'd be harder to put salt in it. I'm simply making you aware of considerations that should be contemplated when installing a softener. The are millions and millions of softeners installed and operating with no problems that were not installed according to the rules and manuals. In order for brine tank overflow to occur a combination of failures has to occur. How much of a risk that is is up to the person who would be paying for the repairs. |
Thanks for the educational insights! I'll shop around for the right components and will come back for the assembly and installation help. So far looks like no one offers the 10% resin, I spoke to two companies and they'll get back to me after talking to their distributors. |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Fri, Jul 12, 13 at 13:16
Have you considered looking for a local independent water treatment pro? They can get whatever components you want. They'll charge more than an internet seller but they generally stock parts and provide service. |
Yes, I did with two companies locally. First, they didn't share all the details about the water test results with me (just a high level statement that water is hard and needs softening). Second, they both quoted me more than $3k for parts and labor. If I go DIY route, I have full control over what I'm designing and installing and saves money too. |
I'm having hard time finding any seller with 10% cross linked resin from Purolite or Sybron or Dow. Any specific seller that anyone know carry these resin types? Thank you. |
Or I may have to buy the resin separately from some where? Not sure how that would impact the warranty on the valve and the tank. |
It looks like I'll have to go with the 8% crosslinked resin. None of the water treatment guys are offering 10% brand name resin. Google shows some chemicals related companies that do offer such resins but none of them are willing to sell it to a homeowner!! Justalurker, anything else can be done here? |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Tue, Jul 16, 13 at 12:59
In my experience online sellers don't sell what is the highest quality or the best for the job. They sell what is most profitable. Since you have full control of the design and installation of your softener you have to decide what compromises you'll accept. "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten". |
Ok, after much looking around I'm able to get a quote from a company that is willing to sell me C100x10 resin. First, they sell in multiple of 1 cu ft so I'll have to buy 2 cu ft, 1.5 cu ft is not an option. Second, this resin shipped to me is $265. Is that a fair price and really worth investing in to get longer resin life (chlorine level isn't too high in my town's water)? thanks! |
Justalurker, One more issue that I need help on, my home is a new construction and recently we started getting foul sewer type smell from the bathroom faucets if they are not used for a while. I had a plumber come in last week to look at it. He is saying that sulfur bacteria (which I was suspecting to be the cause) has come in from the town supply line and is the source of this foul smell. He recommended installing a sediment filter and occasionally flushing the line with hydrogen peroxide via this filter. 1) is that the best approach to treat this issue? 2) would this sulfur bacteria foul the softener? and how can I protect the softener? Many thanks, I want to make sure I'm taking all the necessary actions to treat the hard water and this foul smell. BTW, I'm getting the 7000SXT kit w/o the resin from OPWC and am ordering the Purolite resin separately from a Purolite distributor. Somewhat expensive but I guess the right thing to do. |
Ok, Kinetico Sulfur Guard is what was advised by the plumber (which he supplies) for the H2S treatment. I did some more reading of the old threads here and am not sure what is the right solution. 1) Most H2S removal systems involves removing the Iron as well (my iron level is <0.1mg/l). Terminox, Pyrolox, KDF-85 - all need heavy SFR for backwash. Would my SFR which is around ~10gpm be enough? 2) Centaur Carbon system - May not work best if H2S is more than 2ppm. I do not know the H2S level in my water. 3) Big Blue 20" with KDF-85 filter - couldn't find much feedback on such a setup. Any help or advice? thanks! |
One question, does Fleck 7000SXT softener creates a closed plumbing loop and I need to have expansion tank installed at water heater? Right now the Watts PRV that I have allows expansion bypass. Or should I get the expansion tank anyway, just to avoid hot water from reaching the softener? |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Thu, Jul 25, 13 at 12:53
No correctly operating softener should create a closed plumbing system unless the softener bypass is set to stop the water flow into the softener and the house. Regardless of the expansion bypass in the PRV I would still want an expansion tank installed at the cold supply for the WH. How would hot water ever reach the water softener? Is the softener plumbed into the house water service or into the cold supply for the WH? |
ok, I'll get the expansion tank. Amtrol sizing calculator says I need ST-12. I was worried about thermal expansion pushing the water back in cold water line and this water ever reaching the softener. |
Here is a picture I drew that I'll give to the plumber about what needs to be done. Anything I should change? thanks! |
justalurker, An update - I received the items yesterday, softener from the OPWC and C100x10 resin from a purolite distributor. I'm still waiting for the expansion tank and will then hire the plumber for the whole job. I plan to do the assembling this weekend, OPWC did send me a pdf file with instructions. Anything in particular that I should be very careful about? Can I program it earlier, before it is plumbed? Also, the resin is 2 bags of 1 cu ft. I'll have half bag left after the assembly. How can I store it safely to use it later? Its darn expensive and would hate to just throw it away. thanks! |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Tue, Jul 30, 13 at 15:44
In your diagram, the valve just before the filter is a shut-off not a bypass. You never mentioned the pre-filter before... what are you filtering? what size is the filter? What element is inside? Does it have adequate flow as to NOT impede the house water pressure and flow? If there's a good reason to install the filter then install pressure gauges before and after the filter so you can see the pressure drop and know when to change the filter element. Close the open resin bag and keep it clean and dry. I'd assemble the softener and get it plumbed, check for leaks and correct operation, and then program it. |
That's a big blue 20" with 1-1/2" connections. My plumbing is 1-1/4" so this should not impede the flow. I plan to use a Polypropylene String-Wound 5 micron sediment filter (WP5BB20P). |
- Posted by justalurker (My Page) on Tue, Jul 30, 13 at 17:38
I give up.. |
Please don't :( Is this sediment filter a bad idea? |
justalurker, Does this look good? C - 27 BFLC is 0.125 so BF is for 4#/cuft. |
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If you read my dejected post outlining my garden failures and my subsequent, more hopeful garden update, you'll be pleased to know that I am now swimming in tomatoes! My wildest gardening dreams have come true, because I've always wanted to be someone who had more tomatoes than she knew what to do with. This year, I can't claim I've saved any money by starting a garden, but in the following years I just may break even or even start saving a few dollars by planting my own produce.
Over 8 pounds in one day!
So what can I do with the eight to fourteen pounds of tomatoes I'm picking each week? Here's what I've done so far:
I am also considering canning, but I'm a little intimidated by that. Any other ideas?
I haven't even had one ripe tomato yet this year, but we have been having an unseasonably cool summer (like today, it is about 25 degrees below average – Chicago area!) Anyway, I actually have planted fewer plants the last couple years for that very reason – too many tomatoes. But one thing I did with excess romas was wash them, cut them in half and freeze them. I didn't blanch them or anything. I froze them on a cookie sheet first so they didn't all stick together, then transferred them to a bag. They worked really well in any cooking I needed to do, like beans for Indian food. The were mushy, but since they cooked down so much, they were just perfect for my purpose!
We eat tons and tons of salsa at our house – I wish we were getting that many tomatoes. We are getting quite a few, but they are the tiny ones that are good for salads.
If you have too many, you should consider donating to a food bank. They get so many donations of canned foods/boxed foods, I think it would probably be refreshing (in more ways than one) to get some fresh food, too.
Canning is SO great – don't be intimidated! Tomatoes are one of the easiest things to can… they are what I started with years ago and now we do tomatoes, green beans, peaches, all kinds of jams, pears, pickles… it's so much fun (for us dorky food types) and so rewarding, almost instant gratification. Also – canned tomatoes and beans especially taste nothing like ones you'd buy canned at the store – super yummy and no worries about extra added salt etc. when you do it yourself.
We freeze a lot of extra tomatoes (and we're doing our best to get as much "extra" veggies as possible this summer) — just remove the stem and freeze the whole thing, to be cooked down into sauce or soup or whatever else later — just like Kelly said. Last week, my husband tried dehydrating them for the first time, and it was AMAZING — they came out tasting like expensive store-bought "sun-dried" tomatoes. On homemade pizza? Delicious!
We also started a garden this year and thought we would have hardly any yield and so far we have had a ton of peas, beans, peppers and tomatoes!!! We are making Salsa like crazy We have also incorporated our tomatoes into pasta sauces.
You can also do "sun-dried" tomatoes in the oven. slice them into thick slices, seed them, stem them, oil and salt them and cook them at 200 until they are the right dryness.
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While the NBA takes a brief break in preparation for the start of the regular season on Tuesday night, the 2013 MLB World Series is beginning to heat up and college football action is as thrilling as ever.
Game 3 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox came to an unusual conclusion with the game being decided on an obstruction call. After Boston third baseman Will Middlebrooks intentionally tripped Allan Craig of the Cards, third base umpire Jim Joyce wasted no time in signaling the obstruction. From there, Allan Craig headed to home plate and gave the Cardinals a 5-4 win to close out the 9th inning. With the Red Sox down 2-1, they'll be looking to even up the series during tonight's game in St. Louis.
On the college gridiron, Alabama, Florida State, and Oregon continued their undefeated campaigns and will likely hold on tight to their spots on the AP Poll's Top 3. Meanwhile, the day's biggest upset was No. 21 South Carolina squeezing out a 27-24 win to give No. 5 Missouri their first loss of the season. Elsewhere, unranked Minnesota dealt No. 24 Nebraska a 34-23 loss thanks to a stellar passing and rushing performance from QB Philip Nelson.
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No Stomach For Cancer (NSFC) is excited about the rapid growth of our organization and our worldwide reach. As we continue to grow, there are many volunteer opportunities for those who wish to become actively involved with NSFC. We are looking for passionate, dedicated people who want to make a difference in the fight against stomach cancer.
Put your passion and your skills to good use! From local awareness activities, to project based opportunities, to becoming involved in a leadership role, there are an abundance of opportunities to help advance the mission of NSFC!
Headquartered in Madison WI, NSFC serves families and individuals all over the world. Thanks to technology, our team can work virtually – locally, nationally and worldwide. You can make a difference in our mission no matter where you live! Join the NSFC Team!
Contact us to Join the NSFC Team!
Ambassador Program
The Ambassador program offers volunteers a way to promote NSFC and act as a resource in their communities for stomach cancer awareness.
No Stomach For Cancer Ambassadors help NSFC raise awareness for stomach cancer in their communities, and help introduce NSFC and its services to people in their communities.
Ambassadors agree to serve for at least one year, and can renew for additional years.
Working within established guidelines for NSFC, an Ambassador commits to the following for a one-year period:
- Hosting or participating in at least one Awareness event per year in their community. Examples could include: invite community members to your home or community center to present information about stomach cancer; staff a table at a community health fair, workplace wellness fair, church fair; offer to speak at a local event, etc.
- Distribute brochures or other NSFC materials to local clinics, community centers, etc.
- Contact local media outlets regarding Stomach Cancer Awareness Month and/or other newsworthy items
In exchange for a one-year (renewable) commitment, ambassadors receive:
- A No Stomach For Cancer Ambassador polo shirt to be worn at events promoting NSFC
- A packet of awareness materials to hand out (and more as needed) including brochures, wristbands, awareness cards, magnets, etc.
- Talking points about stomach cancer and NSFC
- Recognition on NSFC's website and in Annual Report as an Ambassador
Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential for this volunteer position.
Patient Support Program
This program is meant to offer patients and their families an opportunity to talk to trained volunteers near their city/state or province who can answer questions, offer suggestions for resources, provide emotional support, etc.
At this time, the program is in development, specifics TBD
Application required
Training required
Walk Group Organizers
NSFC holds an annual worldwide Walk for stomach cancer awareness on the first Saturday of November.
Group organizers act as a point person in their local area as someone who selects a visible Walk route and invites others to join them.
Administrative / Clerical
Flexible, short-term administrative and clerical opportunities are available for those who would like to occasionally help with the daily operations of NSFC.
Volunteers located in the Madison, WI area are especially needed for these tasks.
Tasks include: helping with bulk mailings, assembling Walk packets, creating or editing spreadsheets, media outlet contact information research, brochure distribution, etc.
Website Development and Other Computer Based Tasks
Help with website maintenance and development, including:
- Implementing and enhancing E-commerce capabilities
- Site Map changes, development and maintenance
- Management of Google Applications including Google Analytics reporting
- Site Enhancements and additional functionality
- Integrating applications
- Content updates and revisions
Experience with WordPress a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Graphic and creative design experience a plus
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the listed positions, please fill out a volunteer application.
Volunteer Application: Word Format
Volunteer Application: PDF Format
Please eMail us or call 608-692-5141 if you have any questions.
Other Ways To Help
Share Your Story
Everyone has a story to tell. Sharing Personal Stories helps others in so many ways and is often an unexpected source of strength and healing for the writer. Share your story.
Become an NSFC guest contributor to write interesting and relevant NSFC blog posts, newsletter articles, or feature stories. Use your writing skills to share factual information or personal experiences on topics from caregiving, to fighting stomach cancer, to genetics, to organizing a fundraising event or raising awareness in your community.
Third Party Fundraisers
Join NSFC in the fight by raising awareness in your community, and raising funds to support stomach cancer research. Host an event to benefit NSFC! Organizing an event can be a fun, creative and rewarding way to contribute to the fight against stomach cancer.
For ideas and information about hosting a third party fundraising event, visit Events|Host One.
Leadership Roles / Professional Services
Whatever your area of expertise…accounting, legal, marketing, communication, social media, website development, resource development, board development & governance…there is a place for you to make a significant impact and to help achieve our mission "to support research and unite the caring power of people worldwide affected by stomach cancer."
To learn more about other ways to help, or if you'd like to share your own ideas please eMail us or call 608-692-5141. We want to hear from you!


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Living at The Hall Farm in 1891
George F. Aizlewood,Head of family aged 38. He was a Butcher and Farmer, born In Rotherham
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Re GEORGE FREDERICK AIZLEWOOD, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of George Frederick Aizlewood, late of Wickersley, in the county of York, Farmer, deceased (who died on the 31st day of October, 1926, and whose will was proved in the Principal Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 18th day of December, 1926, by Charles Fletcher Aizlewood and Arthur Styring, the surviving executors therein named), are hereby required to send the particulars, in writing, of their claims or demands to us, the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said executors, on or before the 16th day of April, 1927, after which date the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto; and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose claims or demands they shall not then have had notice.Dated this 11th day of February, 1927. Source: London Gazette


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Planning: Urban Areas
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Chris Ruane (Opposition Whip (Commons); Vale of Clwyd, Labour)
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government if he will ensure that the revised National Planning Policy framework will contain a presumption in favour of town centre development.
Greg Clark (Minister of State (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Decentralisation and Cities) (also in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills), The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; Tunbridge Wells, Conservative)
We remain committed to the town centre first approach set out in current policy, which we have included in the draft National Planning Policy Framework. Local authorities should recognise town centres as the heart of their communities and the draft Framework makes clear that they should pursue policies to support their viability and vitality. The consultation on the draft Framework has closed now and we are considering all the responses.


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New to gardening, my mom was an avid gardner & grew all of her plants from 'scratch". I grew up in Norway, and can't imagine it being any harder to garden in No Virginia. I have an indoor green thumb, so why not cultivate one outdoors!!! The only plant I can't keep alive is a bonsai~don't know what I am doing wrong...:(
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InsideClimateNews.org—What might the oil- and gas-rich Eagle Ford Shale region of South Texas look like in 2018?
Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania won a second term.
The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania suggested that a woman who was impregnated by a rapist faces a similar decision to one contemplating whether to give birth to a child out of wedlock.
Harmony Gold Mining Co., Africa's third-largest producer of the metal, announced Chief Executive Officer Graham Briggs will keep his job for another four years.
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NQ Mobile Inc., the Chinese mobile- services provider that sank 62 percent in the three days after Muddy Waters LLC said it inflated sales, plunged in New York as Piper Jaffray Cos. suspended its rating on the stock.
Nissan Motor Co. , aiming to be the biggest seller of electric cars, said a lower U.S. price for its Leaf hatchback compared with Japan and Europe reflects differences in local taxes and incentives and that the vehicle will eventually make money in all markets .
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% Daily Value Serving Size 1/2 Cup (40 g) Servings Per Container About 22 Amount Per Serving Calories 220 Calories From Fat 150 Total Fat 16 g 25% Saturated Fat 7 g 33% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 65 mg 22% Sodium 630 mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0% Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 0 g Protein 17 g 34% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 8% Ingredients: Beef, Flavoring and Salt.
Allergens: Processed in a plant that handles milk, wheat, egg, soybean, peanut and tree nut products.
Directions: Mix 1/2 cup of Freeze-Dried Ground Beef to 1 cup of hot water. Let sit 5 minutes and drain off excess liquid. Yields 1/2 cup of ground beef for your favorite hamburger dishes, such as: casseroles, burritos, meat pies, tacos, stews, soups, sandwiches and much more.
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loved it
We had this yesterday in some Hamburger helper, and it was great. I tasted some of it out of the can, and it tasted great dry as well.
Posted on 5/4/14 by Barnabus
very good
admittedly I was skeptical about this product, but boy was I ever wrong! it is very tasty and I am looking forward to ordering more soon
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Great for backpacking
When I was planning my first backpacking trip with my (very suburban) friends, I knew they wouldn't settle for the dehydrated meals that come in those little packs, so I searched amazon all day for something I could actually cook and prepare. This ground beef is perfect, very versatile and easy to use- just add boiling water and drain . Maybe a bit chewy and bland compared to the real thing(reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5), but worth the convenience. Add a little hotsauce and you're set. Also, the 31ounce can is great if you're planning on using it often, I've done two 3-day trips with 2-3 people, and I've still got more than 3/4 of it left. Plan on using it on every trip from now on. I also plan on picking up some freeze-dried tomatoes, onions, and shredded cheese to add to my tacos- gourmet cooking in the forest? Why not? Love this website.
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I had initially be hesitant to try the freeze-dried ground beef because of the cost however when the MyChoice cans came out gave it a shot since my husband is a "strict carnivore" and I wanted a real meat for our food storage. I use it in just about anything I would use regular ground beef in (as another commenter noted, the exceptions are things like hamburger patties and meatballs since this is pre-cooked it won't bind) I found this to be very nice with a good flavor and texture after re-hydrating. I didn't find that it really needed any additional seasoning. It takes a little longer to re-hydrate than some other freeze-dried products.
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Having experienced the freeze dried ground beef found in the new Hamburger Helper cups I have to say this product was not quite what I expected. However, I don't expect those cups to last 30 years on the shelf either. Texture wise, you will not be able to make hamburger patties or meatloaf from this stuff (unless you can find a way to bind it). However it should be fine for anything else requiring ground beef.
Taste wise, you will want to add spices to this stuff to mask the slight dog food flavor (I used taco seasoning). Once flavored, the beef is almost indistinguishable from what you'd get at any fast-food taco joint.
Preparation was a snap. I used 2 cups of beef to about 3 cups of hot tap water. Let it soak for about 15-20 minutes. Drained off the excess water, tossed it into a frying pan. Added one packet of taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. Heat on medium high and stir. This will easily fill up two people.
This stuff is expensive when compared to regular ground beef. You do not want to use it for every day meals. However as an emergency food I would recommend it to anyone.Posted on 7/2/10 by Chuck M
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I was a bit hesitant to order the ground beef as there were no comments. However, it turns out that it is very good! I made tacos, added spice and sauteed it as I would as I would were it fresh ground beef. I could not taste any difference and used the leftovers a couple of days later for burritos and it was even better. I gave it a 4 only because I don't think I would use it plain. The texture is much finer than fresh ground beef would be. But overall, I know that we will be happy to have it in an emergency.
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Conference Board of Directors
Camille Netherton is a writer, mother and Behaviour Consultant. A long-time volunteer for SiWC, she is pleased to give back to the writing community by serving on the Conference Planning board and hopes every experience you have at the conference exceeds your expectations.
My involvement with SiWC began 20 years ago when Ed Griffin asked if I'd like to help plan a one-day writers' conference. That event has grown in all ways to become the acclaimed conference it is today. It's been a rewarding journey through those 20 years, made all the more fun by being allowed to be just a bit outrageous as the M.C. I was honoured to be given the unofficial title of "Betty White of the North" who happens to be one of my favourite comediennes. I'm also honoured to sit on the SiWC board with such a great group of people, and I'm looking forward to SiWC 2013.
kc is a writer of novels for teens and adults, who has been coming to SiWC for more than a decade. She has attended as an unpublished writer, a volunteer, a Special Achievement Award winner, a contest coordinator, a conference coordinator, a presenter and a board member, all of which has [like writing] left her cheerful but slightly cracked.
Eileen writes novels for teens, middle grade and adults. She's a long time fan of the SIWC conference as both an attendee and as a presenter, and is excited to join the board.
Mary is a writer and people person, who discovered the magic of SiWC when she attended for the first time in 1997. She's been waving the SiWC flag as an avid fan, volunteer, Conference Assistant, and/or Board member ever since.
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Kathy Chung is a writer, and has been the conference coordinator of SiWC since 2010. She attended her first SiWC in 2001 and has never left. Since 2007, she's also served as a volunteer contest assistant, acting as first reader for the conference's international writing contest.
This reformed journalist works with SiWC by day. At night, she writes, sometimes into the wee hours. Alisa was a long-time volunteer with SiWC before she took on the mammoth role of administrative coordinator.
Dale is a web developer specializing in the Drupal content management system. With one-time aspirations to write fiction he attended the conference for many years before deciding he would stick to reading fiction. The conference board had gotten used to having Dale around and invited him to take over the website.
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If you run into any of these folks at the conference, be sure to say 'hi'! They all aim to make it your best experience ever!


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Welcome to the Society of Bakery Women
We provide networking opportunities for women in the baking industry. Another key component to our philosophy is to mentor students of milling and baking science that are entering the baking field as a career, 95% of which are currently women.
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January 18, 2011
By Tara Bozick Danville Register & Bee Published: January 17, 2011 In times of transition - for both Danville and America - leaders would do well to emulate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speakers say. With high unemployment, the current state of education, a "widening gap between the haves and have-nots," "political polarization undermining our humanity" and the recent shooting in Arizona, King would be disappointed with the current state of affairs in America and his words would be wise counsel today, said Calvin Snowden, longtime public servant. In one of his speeches, King said that we stand between two worlds: the dying old and the emerging new. "I encourage each and every one of you to commit to being a vehicle to make the 'America new' a reality," Snowden said. "...And to commit to making Dr. King's dream a reality." Snowden, a former pro football player who then went on to work for the U.S. Department of Commerce and General Services Administration, addressed about 80 attendees of Averett University's first community-wide prayer breakfast honoring King on Monday. Snowden is an Averett alumnus and trustee board member. King knew building alliances was crucial to the success of the civil rights movement. Snowden said the only way to realize the dream - rooted in the America dream that all men are created equal - and better America is to "eliminate the vitriol" and invite dissenting voices to the table. During the memorial event for the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., President Barack Obama said Americans should be talking with each other "in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds." Diversity of ideas and cultures is necessary to find the best solutions for America's problems, Snowden said. Yet, America has come a long way "because a man had a dream," Snowden said. King would also be encouraged by Obama's election, he added. King's legacy can be seen today and lives in today's leaders. "If it were not for his dream, if it wasn't for his passion, I wouldn't be here today," Snowden said. Ever since seeing King visit Danville back when Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders was 15 years old, Saunders said he thought about King in everything he did and continues to reflect and practice King's teachings as best he can. Averett President Tiffany Franks hopes to grow the breakfast honoring King year by year. Franks hopes King's legacy encourages residents to consider their own "call to action" about how to have a positive impact in the community, region and world.


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Burnout Paradise: Ultimate Box (NA)
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"Criterion has attracted masses of goodwill through its ambitious and rewarding packages of DLC, it has improved the game in both single-player and multi-player modes through re-balancing the gameplay and adding bonus online challenges." - eurogamer.net
"Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box has boosted onto the PC (and consoles too incidentally, including a DLC upgrade for existing owners) and it has well and truly been worth the wait." - videogamer.com
###The Ultimate Box
Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box brings together the best console racing game of 2008, Burnout Paradise, with a host of great new content including motorbikes and exciting new online modes and challenges.
PC owners can look forward to spectacular visuals, incredible high speed racing, outrageous bone jarring crashes and a lifetime's worth of fun and challenging online modes for up to 8 players to enjoy.
Players can also keep up to date with all the latest news and developments through the new Criterion Games Network and get the latest new game updates from the in game Burnout Store.
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Welcome to Paradise City! Home to the biggest evolution in the Burnout series. Now races are no longer taking place in an enclosed track but in a full scale open world. From the high-rise delights of Downtown Paradise to the stunning vistas of Silver Lake you will find yourself in a game world that looks as stunning while stationary as it does at 200 mph! Awesome new modes incredible vehicles online innovations and the freedom to enjoy the game your way!
Burnout Paradise has won over 55 awards worldwide and the PC version combines new gameplay with all the open world racing, intense speed and action of the original game. Paradise delivers an open-world environment built for intense speed, excitement and exploration and sets a new standard in the seamless transition from single-player offline to social online gameplay.
Customer reviews
Constantly Crashes
884okeoJ | July 2, 2014 | See all 884okeoJ's reviews »My opinion on Burnout Paradise might be a bit different if the game didn't crash every five minutes. When the game actually worked in those five minute increments, what I played was a satisfying racing experience that allowed you truly feel the speed as you raced from place to place. I like the open world system Burnout Paradise uses, with racing missions being strewn across paradise city instead of being chosen from a menu.
The game's visuals are surprisingly good along with the physics engine, which has cars react realistically to collisions. I can't give this game a recommendation due to the constant game crashes, even though sans performance issues it is a solid game.
the best burnout yet
damienjameswebb | Feb. 7, 2014 | See all damienjameswebb's reviews »criterion made the burnout series even better. it has an open world feel so you can cruise around for hours without racing anyone, and this allows you to practice tricks or track times on your own without a ton of loading screens. it uses the traffic lights as starting points of the races and then picks one of 8 directions for you to go in. first one there wins... that's it. go any way you want, no boundaries.
i loved the cars as well. they are all based off of real cars, but given their own names and fake model manufacturers. there is also a nice selection of muscle, trick, speed, and just plain weird and crazy cars. the dlc also adds quite a lot of fun with bikes, micro cars,and even some movie cars that are defiantly worth the money.
the game runs good... although it can be a little laggy at times for me (that may just be my pc though)
A Fun Game With Tons Of Content
cricketlenny | Sept. 16, 2013 | See all cricketlenny's reviews »Burnout Paradise is a great racing game. This game is open world, taking place in the eponymous Paradise City, where you are free to roam the streets and crash into things... a lot of things. The cars and motorcycles you have access to are a blast to drive, and even the starting car is fast enough to get a kick out of just driving around, which leads to my earlier point about crashing into things. However, this is a non issue, as the crash physics on the cars are superb, and it has well directed slow motion shots to help glorify the wrecks you create, making something that previously could have been a serious halt to momentum, something fun to watch. This game is pouring with content. You unlock vehicles upon beating various amounts of races, and you can unlock special hidden cars by destroying marked cars driving as crazy as you will be on the road. The amount of missions, events, and races is staggering. Every single intersection in Paradise City has its own event that can be triggered by stopping at the light, and revving your engine. I do not have the current number on hand, but this is a very large town. Now thing about this. Every single intersection has something new or different for you to do. It will take you days just to experience everything this game has to offer, and that is if you can beat it all on the first try. The gameplay is focused on being reckless, destructive, and precise. As contradictory as that sounds, it takes a steady hand to get a good amount of destruction to anything besides your car. Various secret routes, destructible objects, and bill boards can be driven through for extra content, points, or just shortcuts to your next destination. The reason I am not going to give this game a 100 is that the handling on vehicles, while fun, isn't precise enough to me to call them tight controls. It gets the job done, but when the more fun parts of the game need a lot of speed and precision turning, it can be a pain to turn around and go back when the turn was missed. The other issue I have is the lack of fast travel or instantaneous vehicle switching. In a game as fast paced as this, it can be a little tedious to have to drive half way across the map just to pick out a different vehicle. Small gripes aside, this game is a ton of high octane fun, looks great, and is worth every penny when considering how much content is packed into it.
Not that good
Simao20 | Sept. 15, 2013 | See all Simao20's reviews »There's just something about burnout i just didn't really like. To me, it wasn't very fun at all. I didn't hate it by any means, I just didn't "love" it. The graphics were ok but the arcady feel to the game didn't appeal to me . I'm not a big driving game fan but I can enjoy sometimes but Burnout Paradise just was too boring for my taste. The world was decent but felt very empty. The customization felt a little weak . I will say that driving off certain jumps can be fun from time to time. The driving mechanics felt a little off to me, just something about it.This game just wasn't for me.
Great Game, but beware sharp curves
mike12724 | Sept. 2, 2013 | See all mike12724's reviews »Having never played a racing game before, I didn't know what to expect. What I got was a lot of fun, marred by some weird difficulty curves.
Gameplay was great for the first 8-10 hours. Completing all the different events kept the game fresh and interesting, and chasing down free-roaming cars to destroy and collect them was nerve-wreckingly awesome. Also, the cars got progressively sexier as I went along, which was cool. It always kept me on my toes, as I wondered which car I would unlock next.
However, after getting an A-rank license, the events got MUCH harder, for no particular reason. More traffic and more agressive AI made the game significantly harder without any warning. Before, where I could complete an event without crashing once, I crashed 2-3 times at least. But perhaps this is just a lack of skill on my part, rather than the game's difficulty curve.
All-in-all, it's a fun game to pick up and play, but may leave you frustrated after a few hours. The nice thing is, you can always put it down, and pick it right back up the next day.


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In his Autumn Statement, chancellor George Osborne announced that the current non-domestic rates holiday for small business will be extended from October 2012 to April 2013.
The holiday offers 100% relief on business rates for premises with a Rateable Value of up to £6,000, with progressively smaller amounts of relief on Rateable Values up to £12,000.
The chancellor also announced a 2 year business rate deferral scheme, similar to the scheme trialled in 2009. This means that businesses will be able to defer 60% of the rate increase planned for April 2012, to the following two years.
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The deferral scheme in particular is being seen as a double-edged sword. On one hand, businesses are grateful for the impact this will have on their cash flow problems, however experts warn that the previous deferral scheme was less than helpful to tens of thousands of businesses who were incorrectly summonsed for payments which had been miscalculated by their local authorities.
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My mini-penny hydrangea, which I planted last year, is not blooming at all. I am very disappointed, since it was beautiful last year. Does anyone have any advice regarding this problem? |
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Hi Missy, Sorry your Mini Penny isn't blooming for you but I see you are in Zone 5, maybe the initial flower buds died due to cold or whatever, but Mini Penny is a remontant type so hopefully you will see some flowers as the season progresses and it puts on more growth. My MP in zone 6b is loaded with flowers, and last year it produced flowers right through fall. I think yours will do the same, it may just take a bit longer to get started!! Good Luck, and don't give up on it! Donna |
- Posted by trustmissy 5MidMich (My Page) on Tue, Jun 29, 10 at 9:02
I hope you are right Donna. Actually, I am zone 6. We did have late freezes, but I covered my hydrangeas. Thanks for your response. I will keep my fingers crossed. |
Donna, Did you winter protect yours? Thanks, |
- Posted by trustmissy 5MidMich (My Page) on Thu, Jul 1, 10 at 14:11
The planting information on this hydrangea says shade to part shade. Mine is in mostly shade. The company rep. informed me that the best place to plant the mini-penny is where it gets morning sun. So - could I transplant it now to get blooms this summer? |
- Posted by bgtimber75 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 1, 10 at 17:13
In my experience Hydrangeas will often take the season after planting to concentrate on root growth so I don't get alarmed when it doesn't put on a show that second year. Keep in mind that when you purchased it it was still a very young plant and probably wasn't ready for the flowers you had last year but it was forced to flower. This year it's going to establish itself in the ground. |
I'm in 6b/CT and have 3 Mini Pennys. Two were purchased last year from Home Depot. They are doing well and pictured below. I got a third one from HD and planted it over two weeks ago...it has required extra watering. I moved a few perennials at the same time and they were not happy, it has not been a good year for transplanting around here, too hot. I'm not qualified to answer your question about moving it now. The tags on mine say shade to part shade, best with morning sun and afternoon shade. The website only says full shade to part shade: I did not provide winter protection and both of mine from last year are 3 x 3.5 ft wide. The first one pictured used to get sun in the spring, between 7-8am...it now gets practically no sun at all! The second one pictured used to get sun in the spring between 7-8:30am, it now gets less. Ironically the one now in full shade has more blooms. Prior to taking pictures, I cut a few blooms. The new one I planted gets sun between 7-12:30pm, I hope it won't be too much sun...I'm surprised the one in the shade did so well. They are all planted on a wall that faces north. So I don't think too much shade is your problem. Is yours as big as mine? Maybe you have a younger plant? |
Hi Mel, No we don't use any winter protection at all other than a nice thick coat of mulch when we first put the plant in. Now, I will admit, that last year was my first hydrangea year and we had pretty good winter and an early spring with no sneaky frosts to speak of. So, it may be beginners luck for us, this is the best hydrangea year for everyone around this neck of the woods!! My Mini Penny gets quite a bit of sun, a little in the morning and a lot of hot afternoon sun that sends it into a faint just about every sunny day this year, as it's been really hot! I think the key to success for these plants in plenty of water! We have very sandy soil and it leaches right through, so on these hot days, a little drink every day seems appreciated for those that get several hours of that hot afternoon sun. The hydrangeas planted in mostly shade are really loving it this year! My Mini Penny is the same soft blue as the beautiful pictures above, was so pleased that it didn't turn pink as everything else seems to have in our alkaline soil. I do love pink, but Mini Penny and David Ramsey seem to have retained their color the best without turning lavander! There is a double hedge along a very long walkway down the street from us, there must be 50 plants, apear to be Endless Summer, or one of those that sort of gives all three colors, and it is just out of this world!! I can't really take a picture with out getting seen, but I wish you could all see it, it stops you in your tracks! They must have a sprinkling system because everyday the plants are in top condition and I've never seen so many flowers!! So very beautiful, I think I'm jealous!! Donna |
Same here on the CT shore Donna, great year for hydrangeas. So I guess my Mini Penny that receives full sun until 12:30pm will be fine in the long run and perhaps the one in full shade is doing well because of this year's weather conditions. Mine were pink when purchased, our soil I think is on the acidic side...we also put the organic, aluminum-free, soil acidifier. One's blue, the other two not quite there yet. A neighbor has a beautiful hedge in a much darker blue/perwinkle...I want cuttings! |
- Posted by trustmissy 5MidMich (My Page) on Thu, Jul 1, 10 at 20:44
bekind, your plants are beautiful. I think mine are probably about the same size, just lacking the flowers. They were a #3 pot and fairly expensive. I used Aluminum Sulphate to make them blue. I also fertilized a couple of times. Perhaps I overdid it?? |
I don't think you overdid it nor did anything wrong. I'm no expert but I think our plants were old enough for the acidifier and fertilizer, and mine handled it. I used aluminum-free because I have azaleas planted on either side. I'm almost certain that someone in the family fertilized our hydrangeas a couple times. Yours should be getting enough sun because I have one getting none. Did you have a late freeze? It got really cold here for a couple days in May. You could call the garden center where you bought it and speak to someone with expertise. Give it time. If yours is growing like mine, at least you have a nice green mound. The flowers will come. |
I also bought a mini-penny last year, but from Costco. It has huge leaves right now, but no flowers or buds yet this year. I guess I shouldn't have used any fertilizer? It seems cruel not to feed though! And all my light requirements are spot on. I am waiting patiently for flowers but every time I see my neighbors hydrangeas plant loaded with blooms for several months now, it is upsetting. |
Many shrubs in their juvenile stages, especially those that have fairly cyclical growth patterns, i.e. flowering-vegetative growth-hardening off-dormancy-new growth-flowering (rhododendrons, camellias, hydrangeas...the list goes on), often take a year or two off to channel their energy toward vegetative growth. If the shrub is otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry about it. When the shrub passes its juvenile stage, around 4 feet (with smaller shrubs and miniatures, the adult height is of course different), things become more predictable. If, at that stage, your hydrangea still doesn't bloom, then you need to look for another cause. I don't think fertilizer is going to make a shrub bloom that would otherwise not. It can make for a stronger shrub. If your shrub is otherwise healthy, you may need to be patient. |
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