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Located in Denham, this inn is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Denham Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brunel University and Stockley Park. Eton College and Northwood Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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This smoke-free inn features a restaurant and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
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Fixing a Spa Leak By Yourself
Fixing a spa leak yourself – what does it take? What tools do you need to do this task? Being a handyman is one thing, but a leaky spa requires a little more knowledge and know how which is the topic of this article.
Safety First
When dealing with spas you want to disconnect all electrical parts, this would be the pump motor. Motors generally have a capacitor which stores a certain amount of energy. This is the reason you will want to wait 10 or 15 minuets before working on your spa. This gives the capacitor time to discharge – you can then proceed with the inspection.
Pump Fittings
The spa pump and fittings are common places for a spa leak. Pump seals and heater manifolds are the first places to look for leaks. Joints and seals are more susceptible to leaks because of pressure and sometimes poor installation. Another factor is vibrations. Vibrations can cause unions and joints to come loose, the repair may be as simple as tightening up a joint.
Leak Detector - you can buy a leak detection dye which is added to the water. All you need to do is add the dye and start up the system. If there is a leak it should be much more visible after adding the dye.
Water Level Detection
Another method of detecting a spa leak is watching the water level. You must fill your spa with water to the very top of the rim, then wait. You'll have to wait a few days to see how far the water drops. Once the water stops dropping the chances are good that the leak is at that level.
Now you can start snooping around at jets, pipe joints, and even wall cracks at the level at which the water stopped dropping. If you still cannot detect the leak, try filling the spa with a few inches of water and then add dye. You should be able to locate the leak using this method.
Repairing Joints
If you fount that you have a leak in the joints somewhere, then the fix is pretty easy. You can either use a liquid joint sealer or a clip-on pipe sleeve to do the repairs. In some cases you may need to just cut the PVC fittings and either replace the fitting with a union or coupler.
It's not uncommon to have a spa leak in the PVC system…stress cracks due to vibration is a characteristic with this material over time. PVC glue and tape are other materials that can be used to make these repairs.
Repairing Spa Jets
The spa jets are sealed in place by a flexible gasket which is compressed behind the spa shell. It's possible that shrinkage or even deterioration has taken place – this happens frequently – and in this case the gasket needs replacing. If you use the water detection level method, and the water level lines up with the jets, then the jets are the most likely candidates for the leak.
It can be a bit harder to detect the leak because the jets are covers by the shells foam insulation. This leads us to the repair. To repair this type of spa leak you must remove the shells foam insulation around the jet area to change the gasket. Make sure the gasket area is dry and clean before installing the new gasket. You don't have to tighten the gasket extremely tight, but just enough to form a good seal. Before putting back the foam and shell be sure to apply silicone around the gasket seal and fiberglass under shell before closing the exterior casing.
Shell Cracks and Leaks
If you discover there is a crack or leak in the shell, then there are a couple of options you can try.
Stop Leak – for a spa leak, just like a car radiator leak, there is a product called "stop leak." It's very simple to use. Let the system run a while and then add the stop leak to the water. Run the pump and jets for about a half hour and then wait. The material can fill small leaks and cracks which may be just enough to solve the problem.
Compound – for bigger cracks and leaks you will need to use an acrylic compound. These repair kits usually come in two parts – a hardener and sealer. These compounds also come in colors to match the color of your spa.
If you have a spa leak…don't panic. As you have read you can save money and time by doing the repairs yourself. The repair kits and detection chemicals don't cost a lot, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing the job was done right…and you did it yourself, good job!


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LAWRENCE — More than 225 guests and residents of American Training's workforce development, rehabilitative day programs and residential homes celebrated personal milestones this year at American Training's "Celebrate Good Times Gala" on May 10, at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover. The Mardi Gras themed celebration was in recognition of the dedication these individuals have shown throughout years of program attendance and their unique contributions to the local community. Guests attend American Training in order to enrich their present lives as well as better their future through life skills education and guided employment. The gala event was American Training's way of marking yet another year of fulfilling meaningful days for their guests. Individuals that come to American Training, Inc. do so through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and local school districts to utilize unique support programs and specialized housing options. Some of those who were honored at this event have been part of the American Training family for over 30 years and attend programs in Lawrence, Lowell, or Wakefield locations. These people work in local businesses, volunteer their time at many community organizations and lend their talents to the manufacturing community through an on-site work center. Day Services is the branch of American Training that addresses the therapeutic, medical, clinical, and social needs of their guests to create a meaningful day. Guests are presented with activities that are goal-specific and designed to be both meaningful and functional to the developmental needs of each individual guest while being engaging, challenging, and fun. Residents of American Training's residential programs call one of the 13 group residences in Andover, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover, or Newburyport, home in every sense of the word. Each specialized residential support service is geared toward affirming the dignity of its residents and advocating for their right to participate in their communities. American Training, Inc. programs support unemployed workers in need of technical training; young parents and youth in need of direction; and people with disabilities or mental illnesses who want to more fully participate in their community, or need a place to live. For more information, call 978-258-2815 or visit americantraininginc.com.
LAWRENCE — Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union has had so many people from around the Merrimack Valley opening accounts with free checking and loans with low interest rates that it has now grown to a half-billion in assets, making it one of the largest credit union in Massachusetts. The Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union is a $505 million asset not-for-profit community credit union serving anyone who lives, works or worships in the Merrimack Valley region with branch locations in Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, and North Andover, and Plaistow.
SALEM — The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2013 Academic Scholarships Recipients and Interview Challenge Winners. Each year the Chamber's Scholarship Committee awards three scholarships, based on academic achievement, community activity, and an essay submission, to students affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce. This year's scholarship winners are: Meghan Cole and Daniel Cannone, both of Windham, and Kate Ward of Hampstead. Cannone, as the highest scoring high school student, was recognized with the Ray Landry Memorial Scholarship and Ward, as a continuing college student, received the Nancy M. Carney College Scholarship. The Interview Challenge program, run by the Chamber's Business Education Collaborative, allows for area high school students to practice their interview and presentation skills as they compete in three rounds of interviews. This year's winners are: Rasheed Adigun of Salem (first place), James Klaassens of Windham (second place), and Benjamin Bedard of Pelham (third place). The winners were honored at a special Student Recognition Reception, held at the Black Water Grill on May 9. They were also recognized at the 16th Annual Taste of Greater Salem Restaurant Expo, which helps fund the programs, on May 15, held at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club. The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of business and professional individuals working together to build a healthy economy and improve the community's quality of life. The Chamber is organized to represent the concerns of business people, foster an environment to promote business relationships, and support community involvement in the region. For more information, visit gschamber.com or call 603-893-3177.
Pictured from left to right are student award winners: Benjamin Bedard, James Klaassens, Meghan Cole, Daniel Cannone, Kate Ward, and Rasheed Adigun.
NORTH ANDOVER — Jenn Pollina knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That's because she has been introducing herself to the residents in North Andover. Pollina is a new financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, and her neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business -- face to face. Pollina also had to complete one of the most rigorous training programs in the financial services industry. And although she is well-versed in the technical aspects of investments, the training isn't over. Edward Jones places a lot of emphasis on continuing education, and its financial advisors train throughout their careers. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. In January 2013, for the 14th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 8 overall. These 14 FORTUNE rankings include 10 top-10 finishes, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. For more information, visit edwardjones.com.
HAVERHILL — Cherise Gosselin, a kindergarten teacher at Tilton Innovation School, is a Crystal Apple Award winner. Horace Mann agent Ray Rudolph and Horace Mann Educator Services agent Ana Maria Edwards awarded Gosselin the crystal apple after she was recognized by her peers. Gosselin was recognized for her continuous dedication to the education of her students, outstanding performance as an educator, and as a valued team member of the Tilton Community. Tilton Innovation School, located in Haverhill, is one of 12 elementary schools in the Haverhill School District. It is a public school that serves 625 students in grades K-4. It is a Title 1, High Poverty School that strives to go above and beyond the set standards of curriculum. Friendly and encouraging, the teachers and staff demonstrate a real desire in helping the children grow. The Crystal Apple is sponsored by Rudolph, owner of Verity Insurance.
NORTH ANDOVER — Pazzo Gelato Café was initiated into the North Andover business community on June 20. The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized Pazzo with a ribbon cutting ceremony inviting the public to join in and taste the delicious flavors of Pazzo gelato, sandwiches and coffee. Pictured from left to right are: Wil Carpenter, vice president of Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce; Michelle Grant, health inspector; Curt Bellavance, economic development director; Joe Bevilacqua, president/CEO of Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce; Jim Demotses, owner of Pazzo; Ed Lomasney, vice president of Business Banking at Eastern Bank; and Marilyn Desimone, assistant vice president branch manager at Eastern Bank.
ATKINSON — Hundreds gathered at the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce's 16th annual "Taste of Greater Salem." Attendees sampled a wide variety of culinary delights provided by area restaurants. A portion of the proceeds was dedicated to the Chamber Scholarship Fund and to the Business Education Collaborative Committee. The following Chamber members participated in the event: Atkinson Country Club, Balducci's Brick Oven Pizza, Chief Wok, Common Man, Culinary Capers, Gourmet Bites, Greystone Farm, Hawksie's Ice Cream, Lobster Q, Michael's Market, Salemhaven, Salem Farmer's Market, T-Bones, Tuscan Kitchen, Who You Callin' Cupcake? and Zorvino Vineyards.
SALEM, N.H. — The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce welcomed Who You Callin' Cupcake? to their new location, at 154 Main St., with a Ribbon Cutting and enjoyed a cupcake tasting. Some of their unique flavors include: the award-winning Sweet Potato cupcake, the Margarita cupcake (complete with the salt), and many other tempting varieties to choose from. Owners (and sisters), Michelle and Christine Beshara, are pleased with the great visibility provided by their new location. Cupcakes are available to go, or may be enjoyed in their charming shoppe full of interesting collectables.
HAVERHILL — SeniorCare announces the appointment of Jessica Henzie as a Protective Services Case Worker. A graduate of the Social Work program at Salem State University, Henzie previously volunteered with Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC). SeniorCare Inc. is a consumer-centered regional aging and disability agency for nine communities on Cape Ann and the North Shore. Henzie will be working with elders who may have suffered abuse, exploitation, or neglect. Born in Arizona, Henzie grew up on Cape Cod, and now lives in Haverhill with her partner and two dogs, Dudley and Porter. For more information, visit hawcdv.org or seniorcareinc.org.
NORTH ANDOVER — Windrush Farm was proud to honor Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Perkins School for the Blind on May 9, at a reception at the Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLC offices at One Post Office Square in Boston. Nearly 40 guests attended the event which included hors d'oeuvres and beverages and an award presentation to Spaulding Rehabilitation and Perkins School for the Blind in honor of their partnership with the farm. Windrush Farm board member, Amy Mandragouras and her firm, Nelson Mullins, sponsored the event with wine provided by Kappy's Liquors. The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, started at Windrush Farm in 2011 as part of their adaptive sports program, giving patients a chance to get out of the hospital, socialize with each other, learn new things, and experience the healing power of horses. Perkins School for the Blind provides education and services for children and adults around the world who are blind, deaf-blind or visually impaired. The Perkins School for the Blind Lower school program has had a partnership with Windrush Farm for 29 years.
MANCHESTER & WOBURN — The law firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Professional Association is pleased to announce that former Attorney General of New Hampshire, Michael A. Delaney, has joined the firm as a Director in the Litigation Practice Group. Delaney served for the past four years as Attorney General of New Hampshire, having been unanimously confirmed by the Executive Council. Prior to his government experience, Delaney worked for five years in private practice, focusing on complex business litigation cases. In addition to serving New Hampshire as Attorney General, Delaney has served on the New Hampshire Bar Association's Ethics Committee, the New Hampshire Supreme Court's Committee on Character and Fitness and on the Board of Directors of the Council of State Government's Justice Center. In 2012, he received a Hands of Hope leadership award from the Granite State Children's Alliance, and earlier this year, he received the Honorable William D. Paine II Award from the Governor's Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence. For the past four years, Delaney has served on the Board of Directors of The Webster House, a private, nonprofit home for children in Manchester. He has coached softball and baseball in Manchester for the past seven years. A member of the New Hampshire and Massachusetts Bar Associations, Delaney will serve McLane's clients from the Manchester, N.H., and Woburn offices.
LOWELL — LowellBank, headquartered in Lowell, announces its intention to officially change its name to Sage Bank. The bank has filed the necessary applications to facilitate and finalize the name change. As the bank moves through the process of legally changing its name, the bank's customers will be kept informed and will see no effect on their services. It is anticipated that the process will take several months to complete and the bank's use of the name will happen in various stages throughout the remainder of the year. For more information, visit lowellbank.com.
CHELSEA — SNL Financial, a leading provider of financial information on more than 6,500 public companies and 50,000 private companies in the business sectors critical to the global economy, recently ranked the nation's credit unions, putting Metro Credit Union among the top ten best performing credit unions in the nation. It is the first time Metro CU has been recognized on this prestigious national ranking. Metro CU is the only New England-based credit union to make the "Top 50 Best-Performing Credit Unions" list.
ANDOVER — Lazarus House Ministries helps head of households and individuals living in poverty become self-sufficient members of the community by offering emergency shelter, food and clothing to people in crisis and then providing transitional housing, advocacy, health services, education and work preparation to permanently break the cycle of poverty. More than $4.5 million of their $5 million goal has been raised for the "Campaign for Dignity: Helping the People Serviced by Lazarus House Ministries." New Balance will match every new pledge by up to $150,000. UNICO Merrimack Valley has pledged $25,000 to their cause, paying out $10,000 in 2013 and a commitment of $5,000 over the next three years. Therefore, Lazarus House will ultimately receive a $50,000 benefit through the efforts. UNICO of Merrimack Valley, celebrating its 24th year as a Chapter of UNICO National, recently announced that it has raised and distributed over $500,000 to local charities and scholarships to worthy children of Italian decent. UNICO National is the largest Italian-American Service Organization in the United States.
METHUEN — Citizens Bank has named Joel Gianninoto as the branch manager of the Citizens Bank, located at 90 Pleasant Valley St. As the branch's chief customer officer, Gianninoto is responsible for consumer and small business lending, business development, managing branch colleagues and overseeing day-to-day operations at the branch, serving customers throughout Methuen.
LOWELL — Richard P. Viau, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, announces the election of a new member to the Board of Directors. Dorcas Grigg-Saito, Chief Executive Officer of the Lowell Community Health Center, accepted her seat on the Board in May 2013. She earned a graduate degree in health policy and management from the Harvard School of Public Health and an undergraduate degree in physical therapy from the University of North Carolina. Earlier this year, Grigg-Saito was selected by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women as one of the Commonwealth's Unsung Heroines of 2013. She received the Paul Tsongas Award for Exemplary Community Service in 2012 and was selected as the Community Health Center Leader of the Year by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers in 2004.
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA) appointed North Andover resident Mark W. Nichols, CPA, MST, MBA, to its board of directors for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Nichols is president of Mark W. Nichols CPA PC in Andover. The board members were sworn in at the MSCPA's Annual Meeting and Recognition Reception in May.
SALEM, N.H. — The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce joined executives from Haverhill Bank to celebrate the ground breaking ceremony for the bank's future location at 180 Main St., in Salem, N.H. This state-of-the-art facility will be conveniently located at the intersection of Main and Hampstead streets, previously home to the Green Barn Restaurant. Plans for the Grand Opening in the fall are still being finalized and the Chamber will update the progress on their website at gschamber.com. Haverhill Bank's main office is located at 180 Merrimack St., in Haverhill.
Pictured are Donna Morris, executive director of the Greater Salem Chamber and Tom Mortimer, president and CEO of Haverhill Bank.
BOSTON/TEWKSBURY/SALEM, N.H. — Sullivan Bille, P.C., a regional accounting firm with offices in Tewksbury, Boston and Salem, N.H., announces that Charbel Dahbour has been promoted to supervisor. Dahbour has been a member of the firm's audit staff for nine years. Dahbour holds a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Bentley University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.
LOWELL — Karen Stone of Fred C. Church Insurance has been promoted to marketing executive in the agency's Lowell headquarters. Stone joined the agency in October 1995, and has been the Commercial Service & Support Team Leader since 2006. She is a licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Producer and holds the CPCU and AIC designations.
LOWELL — Fred C. Church, Inc. effectively acquired the Gleason Insurance Agency of Tewksbury on May 1. The Gleason Insurance Agency was established in 1949. As agency owner, Paul Gleason, approached retirement, he decided to merge his agency with Fred C. Church Insurance. The Gleason Insurance Agency staff of Ann Gleason, Paula Ramsey, Susan McDonald and Shasta Roberts will join Fred C. Church and continue to provide the same high level of service at the same location at 1764 Main St., in Tewksbury.
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY — Hometown Business Alliance announces that Carolyn Travers is the new Rockingham County Coordinator. Travers will be helping business owners grow by providing networking opportunities in their Rockingham County business area. For more information, contact her at email@example.com or at 603-661-7690.
ANDOVER — Wright-Pierce was selected for the 2013 Circle of Excellence by PSMJ Resources, Inc., the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architectural/engineering/construction) industries. Wright-Pierce has been recognized as a "Top Performing" firm by PSMJ since 2006. The PSMJ Circle of Excellence is determined by weighing firms' rankings in the overall 2013 PSMJ A/E Financial Performance Benchmark Report with respect to 13 performance indicators in various aspects of business and management.
LAWRENCE — Thirteen members of the Aktion Club of Kiwanis of Greater Lawrence will receive their service pins on Aug. 29, noon to 1:30 p.m. Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Dan Bennett, Div. 10 and 11, will preside and present the honors to CLASS individuals with disabilities, all volunteers who work on projects to benefit their community and live in the Merrimack Valley. The ceremony, a first for Kiwanis of Greater Lawrence, will follow a luncheon in their honor, attended by Kiwanis members and CLASS staff. Aktion Club's president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and members will receive their service pins. A member of Aktion Club International, CLASS Aktion Club was formed in 2012 for CLASS by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence. Kiwanis members include Al Deluca and Michael Deluca of Deluca Chevrolet, Jeep & Cadillac; Deedee O'Brien, executive director of Ironstone Farm and Neil Fater, marketing director; Charlie Breen, director of John Breen Memorial Funeral Home; Maria Consoli, branch manager of The Savings Bank; and Colleen Coco, development officer at Lawrence General Hospital.
ANDOVER — Karen Postal, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, an Andover neuropsychologist, was elected president of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology recently. Dr. Postal is a board certified neuropsychologist with a private practice in Andover. She is the immediate past president of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society, and a past president of the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Dr. Postal is a lecturer at Harvard Medical school where she teaches postdoctoral fellows in neuropsychology. She recently published a book with Oxford University Press, "Feedback That Sticks: The Art of Effectively Communicating Neuropsychological Assessment Results." Her practice is dedicated to helping people think better in school, at work, and throughout later life.
ANDOVER — Wright-Pierce, an Andover engineering company, has earned a spot on Engineering News Records (ENR) "Top 200" list of the most successful environmental engineering companies in the country. ENR, a trade publication for the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry worldwide, compiles and publishes rankings of the largest engineering and construction firms annually, measured by gross revenues. Wright-Pierce was also selected earlier in 2013 by ENR as one of the "Top 500 Design Firms" in the country. This is the fourth consecutive year that Wright-Pierce has been recognized for performing above industry average, with higher rankings each year.
METHUEN — Comfort Home Care has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for health care quality and safety in home care. The accreditation award recognizes Comfort Home Care's dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's state of the art standards. Comfort Home Care underwent a rigorous unannounced on-site survey in May 2013. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated Comfort Home Care for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. Established in 1988, The Joint Commission's Home Care Accreditation Program accredits more than 5,600 organizations. The Joint Commission's standards address the home care organization's performance in specific areas, and specify requirements to ensure that patient care and services are provided in a safe manner. The Joint Commission develops its standards in consultation with health care experts, providers and researchers, as well as measurement experts, purchasers and consumers.
Comfort Home Care is a visiting nursing agency that specializes in dealing with caring for those adults with acute and chronic mental health issues, as well as offering traditional elder care services. Comfort Home Care is located at 147 Pelham St., in Methuen. For more information, call 978-685-4700 or visit chcnursing.com.
CONCORD, N.H. — The Concord Group Insurance Companies announces that Richard Welch Jr. has joined the company's executive team in the role of Vice President - Corporate Planning. Welch has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, serving many years in leadership roles for a large national carrier and, most recently, as principal and founder of his own insurance consulting firm. Welch's experience includes Personal Lines product and pricing, strategic planning, financial planning, and Usage Based Insurance/Telematics.
NORTH ANDOVER — Off-Season Sports and Physical Therapy in North Andover announces the addition of three new colleagues to their team of sports medicine practitioners. Kathleen Searles, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Alexa Shea, DC, CCSP, and Judy Bousquin, BA, Reiki Master are all pleased to join one of the largest multidisciplinary sports rehabilitation clinics in Massachusetts. Searles, a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics works with athletes and active people who are looking for improved performance with better nutrition and hydration. As a Registered Dietitian, she provides individualized nutrition counseling for health related concerns. Dr. Shea, a board certified chiropractic sports physician licensed in the state of Massachusetts, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions through evidence based orthopedic care. Bousquin has practiced Reiki for seven years. Throughout her life and various careers, her love of healthy living and passion for natural approaches to health care and wellbeing was a constant. Many years of community involvement and enthusiasm for connecting with people also form Bousquin's Reiki practice. To schedule an appointment, call 978-688-6181 or visit theoffseason.net.
LOWELL — Debora Kobelenz has joined the staff of Fred C. Church, Inc. Kobelenz has been hired as a Commercial Account Manager in the agency's Lowell headquarters. She has over 30 years of insurance experience, is a licensed Insurance Producer and holds the CIC and AAI designations. She resides in Hudson.
METHUEN — Tommy Vee of Salem, N.H., was the recipient of the President's Award during the National Guild of Hypnotists' Annual Convention at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlboro. Presented by Dr. Dwight Damon, president of the NGH, this award is given for invaluable contributions to the success of the NGH. Vee is a Certified Instructor with the NGH and locally operates Valley Hypnosis in Methuen with founder Jerry Valley. Clients come to Valley Hypnosis in order to make positive changes in their lives such as lose weight, stop smoking, pass exams and more.
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The next time you walk into your kitchen, walk into the warm, sweet scent of mealie bread. Let a smile curl along your lips as you taste that first, moist bite with your imagination.
Then take a moment for real indulgence: spread softened butter across the still-warm bread, only to see it melt into and down the sides of the tender crumb.
I've had lots of corn bread before, but never something as rich and flavorful as this Mealie Bread. The main difference between this and ordinary corn bread is that it doesn't rely on cornmeal, but actual corn to flavor the bread.
Mealie Bread is a treat you will find throughout southern Africa. In olden days, it was steamed over a campfire, with little more than ground corn, wrapped up in husks. They used white corn, not sweet, yellow corn. The end result was more of a wet corn pudding.
Today's southern Africans, however, love mealie bread with more of a bread consistency, so they include flour. The jury is out, however, on whether or not the corn kernels should be pulverized smooth, or left with a few larger bits, as I have done.
Personally, I love how the occasional burst of whole kernels reveals that fresh corn went into this recipe.
We tried this Mealie Bread for our Swazi Global Table, though it would be as apropos when cooking South Africa or even Lesotho.
1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 eggs
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a loaf pan … preferably while overlooking a little cloud-dotted beauty, such as this:
Next, blend 1 cup of corn, the eggs, and melted butter together until a coarse mixture forms. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of corn and pulse the mixture one or two more times. Leave many kernels whole.
Next, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Using a large spoon, combine the dry ingredients with corn mixture until a thick mixture forms.
Add it to your loaf pan and bake…
Mine took about 30-35 minutes… let the bread cool slightly before slicing.
If you dare.
That is a true test of patience, my friends.
Enjoy warm, with butter, and a great appetite… not the least of which is for life.
How do you make your cornbread? Any tips or tricks? Do you like it spicy, cheesy, or sweet? Seems like every part of the world has their own special way of doing it.
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This Sabre DAC features an USB Isolator chip (adum4160) that isolates the DAC from USB power. It can then be supplied with an external clean power supply. It accepts a wide range of DC and AC voltages. Batteries can also be used for optimal performance.
This makes it slightly less portable than the smaller brother, theUSB powered Sabre DAC, but might offer even better performance! We still recommend the smaller dac for ultimate portability and convenience.
This DAC can be used to drive headphones (with and RCA to 3.5mm jack adaptor).
It also acts as an USB to coaxial adapter. The COAX besides the USB input is output!
Note: Power supply is required and not included!
USB cable is not included.
Used for:
- Mac, Windows and Linux computers.
- Confirmed working with iPad 3 (iOS 6.0.1) using this USB hub: http://us.hifimediy.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=69&product_id=55
- Input USB. (the COAX connector is output!)
- Output on RCA plugs (analog) and COAX (digital)
- No drivers required for Mac, Windows and Linux!
- Normal line level output (2Vrms)
- Requires external (not included) power supply: DC from 5-15V or AC from 4-11V. 500mA. Both polarity DC is ok. Plug is 5.5-6/2.1. From 5.5mm to 6mm on outside and 2.1mm in the middle.
- Power draw: 53mA (63mA with TCXO) when playback. and 2mA at USB Bus. 18mA when USB cable is unplugged.
Highlights about Sabre ES9023 dac chip:
- The sound go straight out of the DAC chip and into your headphones or amplifier. It is not needed that the sound signal go through a capacitor to remove a DC voltage, there is no DC voltage to remove! This omits the need of a cap which adds costs and reduces sound quality.
- Jitter Eliminator! The ES9023 utilize patented HyperstreamTM architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator.
- 112db DNR
USB chip TenorTE7022L:
- Accepts up to 96khz/24bit input signals over USB. Most USB DAC's use the cheaper PCM2704 usb receiver chips that can only accept up to 48khz/16bit.
Download Windows drivers. NOTE: For Windows 7, try without installing drivers first. Also, not required for XP.
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An essential part of WriteShop Junior Book D, the Book D Activity Pack is actually two workbooks in one!
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42% of Britons will get cancer, statistics show
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Denis Campbell
London Guardian [1]
July 14, 2011
It was one of the starkest statistics about the nation's health – that one in three of us would get cancer. Sadly, the figures have just got worse. Cancer experts now believe 42% of Britons will get the disease.
Macmillan Cancer Support has revised the figure after its researchers analysed official data covering diagnosis of cancer, death from the disease and overall mortality. Of the 585,000 people who died in the UK in 2008, 246,000 of them – 42% – had been diagnosed with cancer at some point.
The one in three figure has been used by cancer experts, campaigners and ministers for a decade. It is based on the fact that research into every death in the UK in 1999 showed that 220,000 people – some 35% of the 630,000 total deaths – had previously been found to have the disease.
The new figures tally with recent research that the incidence of cancer is rising, mainly due to the UK's ageing population.
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Renovated in 2007, this 23-room hotel takes its first name from Mathis, the adjacent bordello-chic lounge and restaurant, which is an institution among fashion and showbiz A-listers. Neo-Baroque and Art Deco rooms are appointed with brocaded walls, black leather headboards, red-shaded lamps, and leopard-spotted carpeting; it may not be wildly design-conscious, but staying here is more about proximity to the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Champs-Élysées, the Grand and Petit Palais—and the scene downstairs. Nothing guarantees you a seat in the eternally sought-after lounge (famously, they once turned away Madonna due to her entourage), but getting there early could give you an edge.
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November 21, 2011
Received this pen three...
Verified Purchase
Received this pen three days ago. Jet Pens priced this pen very competitively
and their free delivery was fast and accurate. This pen has the same high
quality, from nib tip to clip my previously purchased solid color Prera pens
did. Box included both a converter (clear corkscrew type, not the squeeze-bag)
and an ink cartridge, which was very nice.
I regret buying this pen. The <M> medium nib writes much broader that the previous medium nib solid color Prera pens I've bought from JetPens.com so Pilot has really confused me. I don't know whether or not to purchase a <F> fine point, because I don't know if Pilot has changed that nib as well. JetPens.com has great descriptions and photos for all their products. I just wish Pilot had made this change in nib public before I spent the money. Thank you JetPens, but goodbye Pilot. I've about had it with your company. 1 person found this helpful
October 26, 2010
I have the piston-fill...
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I have the piston-fill Noodler's Ink pen and have come to prefer it over this
one, mostly because my smaller hand finds the diminutive Pilot Prera quite
comfortable and by no means too small, so this pen is a bit large for comfort.
This pen is my first ebonite pen and I fully agree with all the positive things previous reviewers said. The underside of this stainless steel nib has "ERO 1" stamped into it. That was the name of a popular gold nib before World War II. Anticipating bad luck converting this to an eyedropper pen (see Platinum Preppy) I was delighted to discover a Pilot cartridge fits perfectly, after you first remove the squeeze bag ("sac") completely. The Pilot cartridge fits snugly, but not nearly as snugly as it does in Pilot Pens, so as an extra measure of safety, I wrap it with one wrap of scotch tape to secure the cartridge to the nib section for those times when I drop the pen, or hurl it at a cat. |
October 26, 2010
If I had to choose one...
Verified Purchase
If I had to choose one pen, it would be this one.
No, its nib is not as high quality as the Pilot nibs I've tried. No, the pen is not as well made as a Pelikan. But for what it is, and the price they ask, it has become my go-to pen. Particularly if things might get a bit rough. The pen has been so reliable that the (slowly fading) infamous smell has become a source of comfort. The feed is not elegant, but it is very robust and quite reliable. The nib's line can be adjusted. When it arrived, it wrote too wet and large a line for my taste, so I removed nib and feed and reinserted them so that the nib extended further beyond the tip of the feed and the feed was not inserted as deeply into the section. There is room here for fine tuning that other pens don't offer. I have a pressure test that causes most pens to blurp large drops of ink while I'm trying to write. Only this pen and an old Sheaffer have ever passed that test. Using the instructions on a Youtube video entitled "Noodler's Ink piston filler repair/restoration" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooiu2r3zHWc&feature=related) I removed the piston, wrapped the threads of the endcap with 3 wraps of Teflon tape (PTFE Thread Seal Tape MIL SPEC T-27730A) and screwed the endcap back into the pen. This gives me an eyedropper pen capable of holding over 2mL of ink that can be filled by removing the nib+feed and filling from there. I plugged the small vent hole in the side of the cap with wood glue, eliminating the nib drying out. I anticipated that this slender pen would cause me to cramp my hand gripping it. The opposite happened. It is easier for me to avoid clenching this pen with a Death Grip than with any other pen. |
October 26, 2010
1) An outstanding fine...
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1) An outstanding fine point, perfect for making quick notes in margins or short
entries in my journal. I didn't know such a combination of fine line and smooth
consistent flow to paper was technically possible. This nib seems incapable of
skipping. Unlike the _EF_ nib in the Penmanship, which seems better suited for
finest detail and drawing, this nib can still be used for writing.
2) Maintains a fine line even on poorer paper, including newspaper crosswords, when using Noodler's Black (warning: non-zero Nib Creep with this ink). 3) I even use it in handwriting practice as the finer line reveals errors in letter shape that were (ahem) hidden using edged nibs or normally tip'd nibs. 4) I received it on 25 Oct 2010 and it came with two cartridges and one CON-20 converter. 5) Actual color is quite close to that of the last photograph showing pen and cap adjacent to it. 6) The cap has magnets in it. Strong ones. I'll try to keep it a safe distance from portable memory devices (USB flashdrives, camera memory cards) and my digital watches and calculators. I waited several months for jetpens to restock this pen and it has proved well worth the wait. This _F_ nib and its _M_ sibling are so good I'm compelled to take all our Pelikans from Fahrney's Pens and put them up for sale. 12 people found this helpful
October 21, 2010
1) Cap has magnets in...
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1) Cap has magnets in it. Strong ones. They may be stronger than the magnets in
I'll be keeping this pen's cap a safe distance from camera memory cards, plug-in flashdrives, ipods and other electronic devices. 2) Nib writes smoother than butter or cream, with a line consistency so perfect that I sometimes find it eerie and unreal. Even writes upside down for an even finer line, with excellent smoothness and consistency. People hoping for nonzero "tooth" in their fountain pen nib are advised to look elsewhere. 3) Pilot _M_ nib is as fine as any Sheaffer or Parker fine point, if not finer. Pilot _EF_ nib that comes with the Penmanship pen, is too fine for me to use in normal writing, or even for marginal notes. Pilot _M_ edged nib that comes with the Plumix writes fine enough for calligraphy with an individual letter's body height ranging from 2.5mm to 3mm. 4) Did not give it 5 stars because, while I love Pilot cartridges and nibs, their nib feeds (the part underneath the metal nib) are prissy little beasts, particularly when using non-Pilot inks (e.g. Pelikan Fount India or any Noodler's). The feeds either don't flow at all, or blurp drops of ink out onto my paper. Tiny air bubbles can completely block ink flow thru the fool feed and I can only get rid of them by tapping the pen repeatedly with nib upright. I put Noodler's Black in the Pilot cartridges and have better luck when I put a drop of ink into the back of the nib, to sort of prime the nib with ink, before installing a filled cartridge. I only recommend Pilot converters to people on whom I wish a life of aggravation and inconvenience. 2 people found this helpful
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Unlike the running backs and wide receivers, there's plenty of talent among the available tight ends to solve several needs in several places, while also helping you to build the Cleveland Steamers, or whatever aptly named fantasy team you manage.
We also see immediately that if the right pieces land with the right teams, the fantasy impact will be widespread.
1. Jared Cook
Current team: Tennessee Titans
Preferred destination: Chicago Bears
Miami has been a rumored landing spot for Cook, mostly because similar to Atlanta, everyone who's ever played football could be heading to Miami, even though that's mostly where football dreams are murdered swiftly. And indeed, the Dolphins are a fit due to the impending departure of Anthony Fasano, who's defined replacement level play while breaking the 500-yard receiving mark only once in his seven-year career.
But if production is our goal (it is), and we want every player on our fake rosters in the best possible position to succeed (we do), then please migrate to the glorious land of the deep dish pizza, Jared. The Bears have long had a need at tight end since they let Greg Olsen walk, and Kellen Davis has done pretty much nothing ever. Olsen had 843 receiving yards in Carolina last year, while Davis has posted just 529 career yards.
Unlike in Miami where Cook could flounder as the primary target if the Dolphins do something Dolphin-y and whiff on Mike Wallace and Greg Jennings, he'd have help immediately in Chicago alongside Brandon Marshall. There would be mutual benefit, with Marshall drawing safeties deep on vertical routes, and Cook — a real, viable threat at tight end — often bringing the focus of opposing coverage to the middle. Essentially this sets up a situation where defenders will have to make a quick and crucial choice, something that hasn't existed in Chicago's offense for quite some time, and the fantasy production of all involved (Cook, Marshall, and Jay Cutler) would receive a firm kick to the rear region.
2. Martellus Bennett
Current team: New York Giants
Preferred destination: Cleveland Browns
The Browns usually aren't a team I'd wish on my worst enemy, for the Factory of Sadness is a cruel, unforgiving demon. But do you see those words written about Cook's fit in Chicago above? Consider this a lighter version of the same scenario.
If the Brandon Weeden experiment is to be successful — and really, if it's going to continue at all — support needs to be added to an offense that's low on reliable pass catchers. There's an opportunity to both add an efficient safety valve here, and address a core need with Benjamin Watson. Consider Josh Gordon to be Marshall-lite with his speed, and ability to open up the middle. Toss in Greg Little on the other side, and plenty of room should be there for a tight end capable of doing something — anything — productive with it.
Bennett would be a much more central figure than he was(?) with the Giants, where Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks occupied most of Eli Manning's attention. He still finished with 92 fantasy points despite four games with less than 20 receiving yards, so imaging the growth of his production in an offense where he's, you know, used makes for a fun day dreaming activity.
Promising third-year tight end Jordan Cameron will be given an opportunity too, but with a young and still developing quarterback, there's room for dual tight ends. The Patriots are cited as an example of such a system to the point that it's a cliché, but remember that Carolina utilized both Olsen and Jeremy Shockey effectively before the latter departed, and to a lesser extent the 49ers did the same this past season with Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker.
The Browns have enough salary cap room (about $50 million) to buy several planets, so chucking money Bennett is a thing that could happen quickly.
3. Dustin Keller
Current team: New York Jets
Preferred destination: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Really, anywhere but in a huddle with Mark Sanchez would be sufficient here. If we treat Keller's 2012 season as one we can ignore due to injuries (and oh, we're doing that), then we see a tight end who's only a year removed from being among the most productive players at his position with 815 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. That adds up to a pretty cool 111 fantasy points, and if he's in a place where he can even come close to duplicating that, Keller would then be included in the deep second or third tiers of TEs you can grab at a cheaper price if investing heavily in Rob Gronkowski or Jimmy Graham early isn't your style.
The chances of this wish being granted appear unlikely, but Tampa Bay would be a might fine place for Keller. He'd be an upgrade over the still effective at times but decaying Dallas Clark, and the wide receiver support he'd have (Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams) would be similar to those happier times in New York when Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards were split out wide.
4. Brandon Myers
Current team: Oakland Raiders
Preferred destination: St. Louis Rams
Here's more dual tight end wishing. Two years ago the Rams spent a second-round pick on Lance Kendricks, and he started to rise to fantasy relevance towards the end of 2012. He provided deep flex value by never going below 30 receiving yards starting in Week 12, a stretch when he scored three times, and recorded a career high 119 receiving yards in a Week 16 game that included an 80-yard catch. He'll be labeled a positional sleeper by everyone this summer, even your grandmother and dog.
But with Danny Amendola possibly on the move along with Brandon Gibson, there's an opening for a slot receiver in St. Louis, and therefore there's also an opening for more tight end usage. Myers very much fits the modern-day frame of the tight end who looks and runs like a really big wide receiver. He's coming off a season when he had 806 receiving yards after recording only 250 throughout the first three years of his career. His breakout season was highlighted by a Week 13 game with 14 catches and 130 yards against the Browns.
That kind of high volume catch ability is ideally suited for an offense run by Sam Bradford, with his love for the checkdown.
5. Fred Davis
Current team: Washington Redskins
Preferred destination: Washington Redskins
Ahhh originality. You're still my enemy.
This actually isn't a product of a blatant lack of brainwaves (promise), because similar to Wes Welker, the best fantasy destination for Fred Davis is no destination. That's because in their brief time together prior to the tight end's ACL tear there was a solid connection between Davis and Robert Griffin III.
Of course, Griffin may or may not be operating at full health early next fall, but we're thinking long term here. Prior to his Week 7 injury, Davis had a four-game run with 260 yards (65 per game), and his short season included frequent deep catches (two receptions for 26 yards, and one for 29). If the fit is right, playing with a mobile quarterback can be ideal for a tight end so they can be the safe check down in the flats, or release to open space once time to look deep is created outside of the pocket. Think Alge Crumpler when Michael Vick was in his prime.
Just stay, Fred. That whole torn ACL deal should keep suitors away, and likely give Washington a discount.