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You just bought a home that came with an unused water softener. How do you turn it on? One highly rated provider breaks down the process in five easy steps.
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I actually just replaced my Pelican Natursoft "water softener" with an more-traditional ion exchange model. I used the natursoft for a little over 4 years, and I can say it worked as advertised. When remodeling a while back we decided to get a tankless water heater. All the documentation indicated that hard water with the tankless heater is a no go. We had to do somehting, but since I'm lazy (didn't want to deal with the salt or plumbing in a drain) and my wife didn't like soft water, the salt-free model looked attractive. I too was somewhat skeptical, but the reviews I found looked good, and I know enough about the science of nucleation (I was a material science major in college) to know that what they said made sense, so I bought one.
One thing needs to be made clear - the natursoft system is NOT a water softener! It contains a media which nucleates some disolved metalic salts out of solution. These crystals, once formed, remain in the water, and still react with oils, detergents, etc. in the same manner as the disolved salts. They also continue to form scale wherever water is allowed to evaporate, such as faucet nozels and shower heads. In fact, it's possible that evaporative scaling was even worse than before we installed the system.
Importantly, however, once in crystaline form, these salts do not stick to pipes, or in my case, heat-exchangers. My tankless heater has a sensor to indicate when it needs to be descaled, and the manual indicates that for my water hardness and hot water use I should have had to descale approximately every 6 months. In four years with the natursoft the descaleing indicator has never gone off. For further evidence, when I installed my new softener a few weeks ago, I had to cut sections from the copper pipe on both the inlet and outlet side of the natursoft. Both sections of pipe were installed at the same time as the natursoft, but while the pipe on the inlet side was green and rough on the inside, the outlet pipe looked and felt like new.
As such, if you want or need a salt-free system for some reason (low-sodium diet for blood pressure, don't like the feel of soft water, can't easily plumb a drain into the softener location, or can't carry heavy bags of salt to the softener), then I can unequivocably recommend the natursoft. If, like my wife and I today, you want soft water, that feels soft on your skin, creates less soap scum, rinses cleaner in the dishwasher, etc., then the natursoft probably isn't for you.
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They responded to us in a timely manner and installation could not have gone more smoothly. Very, VERY happy with the final product. The price was a little more than we were hoping to spend, but the setup should last us 18+ years. Definitely worth the investment. Showers are much more pleasant. Dishes are cleaner with no hard water buildup. Well worth it!
1. I called to get an estimate to put in a water heater if I purchased one at Home Depot that would earn me the $200 energy rebate, plus I'd get a veterans discount of 10%. Money is a very big concern because I'm going into the hospital for 2 months and the owner knew it. is very on negotiation to ensure they come out on top at all costs.
2. Long story short, convinces me that for $1500, that they would bring their own water heater, that qualified for the energy rebate and it would be a better one. Otherwise, I got the other water heater at HD for under $700 & could of had them install it with no problems and no upsells or surprise additional billing.
3. I decided to go with & her company because they installed the water softener system years ago and to install the water heater, someone would need that expertise to work with the existing setup.
4. Her service personnel arrive, 2 guys that seem very nice. They say I need more work that originally estimated because pipes need replaced. They mentioned a pipe I already knew had been replaced as well with a copper line, I had to prove it had already been done by pulling original work receipts from 1998. They created additional work by saying the house needed an entire pressure gauge because the house didn't have one and that too much pressure damages the water heater and this would take the cost to the $1700 range. So, I said OK, because I felt like I didn't have a choice but to go along with them since they were already into the job.
5. Long story short, lines were replaced, water heater replaced. Got the final bill at $1824, which was up from $1500 & estimated $1700 for line replacement.
Bad things that happened:
1. Receipt from doesn't include what model & type of water heater, just says water heater brand, requested real receipt 3-5x now, never received. Even called again before Christmas to let her know that it doesn't qualify because I don't have receipt...hasn't sent yet, it's end of 2015. (3 full months later)
1. PG&E denied the energy rebate, water heater doesn't qualify, I had went ahead and sent in the rebate form with pictures and model/sn # (lie #4 from )
2. Original estimate at $1500 included line being replaced, price changed 2 more times. (lie #5 & #6, #7 from )
3. Water Pressure set too Low, had to get them to come back to put at minimum according a home plumber site (lie #1 from workers). And they still would not admit that it too was too low. There wasn't enough pressure to take a decent shower anymore.
4. I now think the house never needed the additional plumbing work to get a whole house water pressure valve, which required all new plumbing out in front of the house on the main line and of course the pressure gauge. Because I had to have them set it right back to what it was coming in at for as long I have owned the house (over 15 years) with zero problems.
5. I did the garage cleanup for the most part myself, the workers said they were done and hadn't bother to clean up the debris left from the old water heater, misc copper pipe debris and wood debris and just mud dragged in from job.
6. Workers took it on themselves without my permission to give my old water heater to a neighbor to get money at the scrap metal shop (which I could of done and needed every dime). When I asked where the old one was, they said said we gave it away and never bothered to check with me.
All in all, the work was done well, but it was a "S***" and "EXPENSIVE" experience that I wish to not repeat again. And, I have no warranty on the water heater, because I do not have the receipt! And, didn't even flinch when I asked why the increased in price 2x when her people came to look at my house and the existing water heater problem before the cost estimate began. Because initially I had called to have it flushed to see if that would clear up the "not coming out hot" anymore problem. So, be very wary of the initial cost estimate, it was way higher at the end.
He negotiated a price we could afford and a payment schedule we could live with by, I think, working our project in among others already on his calendar. He did come out in all weather (sometimes quite cold and rainy) to work on the outdoor elements of the system on the days promised, if usually much later than the time promised. He spent a great deal of time adjusting one regulator switch til it worked perfectly.
Though the initial large project caused us some inconvenience, we appreciate 's conscientious approach to his business and consideration of our finances, and we will certainly use him for regular system maintenance.
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A Butler County teenager has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a fire at his family's home.
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Anyone that knows me knows I love halflings/hobbits, all my favorite and most memorable characters have been of the shorter height. So early this morning when I drew this map, I just fell in love with it. I should like it anyway, right? It's mine, so I should. Anywho, I liked the map and its curious resident, the Mad Halfling Finzickler (Fin) and immediately the gears started turning.
1- The Lower Entrance. Anyone approaching this area will immediately notice a repugnant odor, one so revolting they will have to fight back the urge to vomit. If one searches, around the entrance can be found numerous small bones scattered about. Close inspection will reveal tooth marks on the bone.
2- Booger's Lair. Booger is a large ogre with substantial deformities: enormous right side that dwarfs his left side. Over a year ago he was involved a fight (with his twin sister...but that is another story) which resulted in a large portion of his cranium being crushed inward. Fin has developed a relationship with Booger utilizing various flashy, but worth little gems, 'sparklies' as Booger calls them. Fin's agreement is that Booger guards the lower entrance to the lair and ensures no one can come up the tunnel and catch Fin off guard. Convincing Booger to stab Fin in the back will be very difficult. A small tunnel heads out of the room and towards area 3, the tunnels is so small, only creatures halfling of goblin size could fit through.
3- Steeps Stairs. Steep and narrow stairs lead upwards. The steam from area four above causes these stairs to be moist and very slippery. Anyone heading up these stairs will incur numerous dexterity checks to climb the stairs in addition to battling the inhabitants: molds of various types and dangers.
4- Steam Baths. Any approaching this room will feel the temperature rise and the humidity increase. This room contains two large, steaming pools. Fin uses one for cleaning (clothes, dishes, etc) and one for bathing. The crystal clear water keeps his skin smooth and provides a welcome retreat from a cold day.
5- The "Gentleman's" Parlor. This room is filled with exquisite dark mahogany and leather furniture, all of it very large and heavy. (How Fin got the furniture up into the cave is unknown.) A strong stinging odor of cigars floats in the air. A massive table rests against one wall, the top covered with dozens of sparkling bottles of strong spirits. A fancy decorated tin box contains expensive cigars.
6- Bed Chamber. A fancy four corner poster bed rests in the center of the room. Inviting, soft silky sheets cover the bed and fluffy pillows cover the bed. Fin clearly has something in mind for this room.
7- Office. A fancy desk rest in this room with a single, small but plush leather chair.Numerous books and papers are located on top and inside the desk. The bottom right drawer is locked and contains Fin's treasures: 200gp, gems worth 1,200gp, a necklace worth 900gp, and a rolled small leather pouch containing five vials of unknown liquids.
8- Dining Room. A single large wooden table rests in the middle of this room. A massive tapestry hangs from the ceiling displaying a royal halfling lord on a rabbit hunt atop an impressive looking war-goat. How Fin managed to get his paws on these, never mind getting into the cave, are unknown.
9- The Balcony. These steep cliff requires one to make a severely difficult climb up forty feet of sheer rock. Fin's small size has enabled him to find an easy and quick path up the wall which he has marked, though to the naked eye you would never know it.


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Phone: 405-579-0100
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The Hilton Garden Inn has 121 rooms, 17 suites, and a full service Great American Grill which serves breakfast and lunch. They also offer a lounge, outdoor pool, whirlpool, workout facility, 24-hour pantry, complimentary 24-hour business center with wireless Internet access, and 2,200 square foot of divisible function space which can accommodate up to 100 guests. All of their rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, large work desk, 32" HD flat screen, and self adjusting bed. They are located right off I-35, only one mile from Sooner Mall, three miles from the University of Oklahoma, ...
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Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Credit Cards Accepted, Exercise/Fitness Facilities, Meeting Space Available, Pool Outdoor, Restaurant on site
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Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is episodes of rapid heart rate that start in a part of the heart above the ventricles. "Paroxysmal" means from time to time.
Alternative Names
PSVT; Supraventricular tachycardia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Normally, the chambers of the heart (atria and ventricles) contract in a coordinated manner.
- The contractions are caused by an electrical signal that begins in an area of the heart called the sinoatrial node (also called the sinus node or SA node).
- The signal moves through the upper heart chambers (the atria) and tells the atria to contract.
- After this, the signal moves down in the heart and tells the lower chambers (the ventricles) to contract.
The rapid heart rate from PSVT may start with events that take place in many different areas above the lower heart chambers (ventricles).
PSVT can occur with digitalis toxicity and with conditions such as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
The condition occurs most often in young people and infants.
The following increase your risk for PSVT:
- Alcohol use
- Caffeine use
- Illicit drug use
- Smoking
Symptoms usually start and stop suddenly, and can last for a few minutes or several hours. They can include:
- Anxiety
- Chest tightness
- Palpitations (a sensation of feeling the heart beat), often with an irregular or fast rate (racing)
- Rapid pulse
- Shortness of breath
Other symptoms that can occur with this condition:
Signs and tests
A physical examination during a PSVT episode will show a rapid heart rate. It may also show bounding pulses in the neck.
The heart rate may be over 100, and even more than 250 beats per minute (bpm). In children, the heart rate tends to be very high. There may be signs of poor blood circulation such as light-headedness. Between episodes of PSVT, the heart rate is normal (60 to 100 bpm).
An ECG during symptoms shows PSVT. An electrophysiology study (EPS) may be needed for an accurate diagnosis and to recommend the best treatment.
Because PSVT comes and goes, to diagnose it patients may need to wear a 24-hour Holter monitor. For longer periods of time, another tape of the rhythm recording device may be used.
If you do not have symptoms or any other heart condition, PSVT may not need treatment.
If you have an episode of PSVT, there are techniques you can try on your own to interrupt the fast heartbeat.
- One is called the Valsalva maneuver. To do this, you hold your breath and strain, as if you were trying to have a bowel movement.
- Another technique you can try is to cough while sitting with your upper body bent forward.
- Some people find that splashing ice water on the face is helpful.
You should avoid smoking, caffeine, alcohol, and illicit drugs.
Emergency treatment to slow the heartbeat back to normal may include:
- Electrical cardioversion, the use of electric shock
- Medicines through a vein
Long-term treatment for people who have repeat episodes of PSVT, or who also have heart disease, may include:
- Cardiac ablation -- a procedure used to destroy small areas in your heart that may be causing the rapid heartbeat (currently the treatment of choice for most PSVTs)
- Daily medications to prevent repeat episodes
- Pacemakers to override the fast heartbeat (on occasion may be used in children with PSVT who have not responded to any other treatment)
- Surgery to change the pathways in the heart that send electrical signals (this may be recommended in some cases for people who need other heart surgery)
Expectations (prognosis)
PSVT is generally not life threatening. If other heart disorders are present, it can lead to congestive heart failure or angina.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
- You often have a sensation of feeling the heart beat quickly and symptoms do not end on their own in a few minutes
- You have a history of PSVT and an episode does not go away with the Valsalva maneuver or by coughing, or other symptoms occur with the rapid heart rate
- Symptoms return often
- New symptoms develop
Olgin JE, Zipes DP. Specific arrhythmias: diagnosis and treatment. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2011:chap 39.
Zimetbaum P. Cardiac arrhythmia with supraventricular origin. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 64.
Review Date:6/18/2012
Reviewed by:David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.
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Outside of work, you'll find Sideqiks hiking, running, camping, sampling craft beer (and debating which is better), and tons of other things…yes, there may or may not be a foodie on the team. Basically, we're active! One consistent thing among our team is a serving. We believe love is a verb, not a feeling; it's a set of behaviors and choice of how to treat others regardless of how we may feel in that moment. Many of us got to where we are because others invested in us. While you'll see it lived out in different ways, serving and mentoring a big part for many of us. Now, want to see a little more about some of our days, check out the highlight reels below.
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The American version of the first novel in J.K. Rowling's fantasy series.
< read all 30 reviewsDuring this time, I have been repeatedly asked, as a parent, as a clergyman, and as a student of fantasy literature, what my "opinion" of the series is. After having read all four books, and having seen the first movie, I am now prepared to comment.
Some people, especially those in the conservative Christian camp, decry the books as inherently Satanic, dealing, as they do, with "witchcraft", etc. As a conservative Christian father and clergyman, I must admit that I do NOT agree with this assessment -- an assessment made, all to often, by persons who have not actually read the books in question. Do I understand "why" some would suggest this? Of course I do. The difference, however, lies in the nature of fantasy literature. As can be seen in other fantasy series, (Katherine Kurtz' "Saint Camber" stories come to mind) the characters in the "Harry Potter" stories are endowed at birth with certain gifts, powers, etc., not typically applicable to ordinary persons. Much like "The Force" in the "Star Wars" stories, this power can be used for good or for evil and is, in and of itself, neither. It is this point which firmly seperates "Harry Potter" from those who actually believe in and seek to practice the Dark Arts -- activities which conservative Christians -- rightly -- condemn as anti-Scriptural.
Thus, it is within this deliberate "suspension of belief" that these stories must be judged. Are they good fairy tales???
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is light reading. Don't go expecting "The Lord of the Rings" here -- or even "Saint Camber". You just won't find it. This being said, it was reasonably enjoyable light reading. I'll grade it as follows:
Plot: B -- a bit predictable and using many stereotypic conventions. Nonetheless, there is a bit of creativity shown, most especially in the "Quiddich" concept.
Character Development: C -- lots of stereotypes here, some of which work better than others. Dumbledore, for example, is quite good (though little is actually learned about him). Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle are the typical school bullies found in any story of this sort -- regardless of magic. The animosity of Professor Snape toward Harry, while emphasized, is never satisfactorially explained. Nor are the reasons behind the disgrace and expulsion of Hagrid -- an evidently important character. The Dursleys are hideous to the point of caricature -- which is, I believe, the point. The whys and wherefores of Harry himself: who he is, from where did he come, etc. are touched on -- barely enough.
Setting: B+ -- here the author does use a bit of imaginative creativity. Platform 9 3/4 is great. So are the various types of candy available. (An Every-Flavored Bean, anyone?). The various descriptions of Hogwarts fascinate (and are obviously caricatures of the English school system). Yet, for all of the author's creativity, still much emphasis is placed on traditional mythological conventions: unicorns, centaurs, dragons, even pointy hats and brooms. The originality only went so far.
Overall, I'll give the book 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4 -- while recognizing the book for what it is, rather than trying to force the book into something it is not -- neither Satanic delusion -- nor great fairy-story literature. Much of the book (and a great deal of the humor) seems very tongue-in-cheek -- and I strongly suspect that this gentle satire goes way over the head of the typical pre-teen/young teen reader of the book.
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I love the sweet-salty combination of chocolate and peanut butter. These gluten-free individual cakes have a crisp top encasing a fudgy, brownie-like middle and a peanut butter-y center. They are simple to prepare, but look and taste like something you might find on a restaurant menu. Submitted by MARISACHURCHILL Carbs: 49.1g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 295.9
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The Constitution and the Idea of Compromise
Why Celebrate Constitution Day?
George Washington as Military Leader
The Theory of the American Founding, Part 1: Why Government?
The Theory of the American Founding, Part 2: Why Government by Consent?
The Theory of the American Founding, Part 3: Why Equal Protection of the Law?
George Washington and Religious Liberty
George Washington and the Problem of Slavery
George Washington and the Rule of Law
George Washington and Civic Virtue
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Why Celebrate Constitution Day?
Why Celebrate Constitution Day?
By Thomas L. Krannawitter
(Published in the September 17, 1998 edition of the Orange County Register)
Few people know what today is. That is a shame, because it is the anniversary of a remarkable event in history: the signing of the United States Constitution.
On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention, held in the summer heat of Philadelphia for four long months, signed the document for which they had labored so hard to produce. During both the drafting of the Constitution and the ensuing debates over its ratification, the struggle to procure the new system of government was not an easy one. But in the end, America came down in support of what has endured as the oldest working constitution in the world today.
Thus the U.S. Constitution has a long history behind itit is part of our American tradition, and we should be proud of it. But we should not respect the Constitution simply because it is tradition. There are, after all, bad traditions. Rather, as American citizens we have a duty to understand the Constitution as fully as possiblewhich means understanding the principles upon which it was built.
Today there are two competing schools of interpreting the meaning of the Constitution. There are those who say the Constitution is a "living document," and that what is good about the Constitution is that it is infinitely malleable, allowing itself to change as circumstances require. This interpretation was described most succinctly by the late Supreme Court Justice William Brennan: "The genius of the Constitution rests not in any static meaning it might have had in a world that is dead and gone, but in the adaptability of its great principles to cope with current problems and current needs."
This interpretation has been the constitutional vehicle by which most of the social and welfare programs, as well as affirmative action and other "group rights" measures, have been implemented. The problem with this understanding, in addition to the fact it is untrue, is that it means, ultimately, the Constitution has no meaning. Or rather, it means whatever we want it to mean. But then, why should anyone be bound by someone elses understanding of the Constitution, be that someone else a judge, a Congress, or a President?
In opposition to the idea of an "evolving Constitution," and the derivative expansions of governmental power, some legal scholars and politicians have advanced the need for a jurisprudence of "original intent." The argument is that until we consciously change (or abolish) it through the amendment procedure, we are bound by the intentions of those who wrote and ratified the Constitutionwe cannot make of the Constitution anything we please.
But this argument immediately raises the question: What were the intentions of the Framers of the Constitution? Here, most proponents of "original intent" have not a clue. Our current Chief Justice, William Rehnquist, for example, has written that the liberty and rights of individual human beings have no "intrinsic worth." And Justice Scalia said in a 1997 speech that under the Constitution, minorities have rights "only because the majority determines that there are certain minority positions that deserve protection," implying that if the majority so chooses, the minorities forfeit any or all their protections. This is to assert no more than might as the measure of right. Whatever can be said of such arguments, they certainly bear no resemblance to the arguments made by the Framers of the Constitution.
The Constitution was based on the idea of an unchanging human nature. That idea is best captured in the Declaration of Independence, and its statement that all human beings possess equal rights by nature. The idea of equal natural rights is not only the ground for government by consent, but also sets the limit for what that government may rightfully do. If rights precede the formation of government, the primary goal of government is to secure those rights. It cannot grant them, nor can it violate them. To achieve this, government must protect individuals equally under the law.
Speaking of the Declarations statement of human equality, Abraham Lincoln wrote, "The assertion of that principle, at that time, was the word, fitly spoken which has proved an apple of gold to us. The Union, and the Constitution, are the picture of silver, subsequently framed around it. The picture was made, not to conceal, or destroy the apple; but to adorn, and preserve it. The picture was made for the applenot the apple for the picture."
The fact that slavery was offered protection under the Constitution meant that the Constitutionand more generally the American Revolutionwas incomplete. But it was the principles of the Declaration, enshrined in the Constitution, that made the elimination of slavery a moral and political necessity. In fact, only by understanding the Constitution in light of the moral truths expounded in the Declaration can we distinguish the principles of the Constitution from its compromises.
The self-evident truth of human equality, and its corollary principle of individual natural rights, is the basis in nature for the reasonableness and goodness of the Constitution. As Alexander Hamilton wrote in The Federalist, the Constitution serves justice by its "inflexible and uniform adherence to the rights of individuals." It is an unchanging moral truth, then, that infuses a political document like the Constitution with goodness, and makes the Constitution deserving of our respect and reverence.
Thomas L. Krannawitter is Director of Academic Programs at The Claremont Institute.
Discussion Questions:
What is the date of Constitution Day? Why is this date significant?
What interpretation holds that the principles of the Constitution are adaptable to changing circumstances?
What is the limitation of the original intent interpretation of the Constitution?
Upon what idea is the Constitution based? Where is this idea best expressed?
How do we distinguish the principles of the Constitution from its compromises?
What is the basis in nature for the reasonableness and goodness of the Constitution?
Copyright© 2002 The Claremont Institute. All rights reserved.


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Pinky And The Brain #2
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- Animaniacs Cartoon Episode Guide
- Traditional Animation
- Warner Bros. Television Animation, Amblin Entertainment
- Animation Studio: Tokyo Movie Shinsha Co., Ltd.
- Cartoon Characters: The Brain, Pinky.
- Voice Actors: Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen.
- Produced By Rich Arons, Rusty Miller, Peter Hastings, Sherri Stoner, Steven Spielberg, Tom Ruegger.
- Music: Richard Stone, Steven Bernstein, Julie Bernstein.
- Editor: Joe Gall, Al Breitenbach, Kelly Ann Foley, Theresa Gilroy-Nielson, Susan Odjakjian; more Editors ...
- First Aired on September 23, 1993.
- Originally Aired on FOX Kids (USA).
- Season: 1
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How is country music star Tim McGraw kicking off his Super Bowl weekend? Performing live in concert at "Good Morning America's" "Super Tailgate Party."
The Louisiana native will perform multiple songs from his highly-anticipated new album, "Two Lanes of Freedom," from the legendary House of Blues this Friday, Feb. 1. Ahead of the album's Feb. 5 release, McGraw gave "GMA" the lowdown on his new music, his favorite must-see destination in Louisiana and who he's rooting for in the big game.
1. Your new album is called "Two Lanes of Freedom." What's the meaning behind the title?
I don't know if there's so much a meaning behind it, but it's sort of about acceleration and looking out at the open road. I think, looking sort of metaphorically at my career, it looks like I've got a lot more ahead of me than behind me and that's what I really feel like. That's what the album title means to me.
2. Who's your dream duet partner right now? (Wife Faith Hill can't be a choice!)
My dream duet partner would have to be Bruce Springsteen. There's a bunch of people I'd like to sing with and I've been fortunate to sing with a lot of great people in my career, but it would be cool to do one with Bruce.
3. What's your favorite song to perform?
My favorite song to perform is always the new stuff. I think every artist will tell you that performing the new songs are what you look forward to every night.
4. If there's one place everyone should go to in Louisiana, it is…
There are a lot of places that you can go to in Louisiana that are cool. It's such a great, great state. But I think if I had to pick one thing, I would think a home, Saturday night, home game at [LSU's stadium] "Death Valley" with the Tigers. That would be an experience that you would never forget.
5. What's the inspiration behind your new single, "One of Those Nights"?
"One of Those Nights" is just a song that sort of just takes you back in time. Whether you're 10 or 80, you're either thinking about the memories that you're going to make, or you're looking back at the memories that you had, or you're in the middle of living those memories. I think this song just provides a soundtrack for all of those things that you can project onto it.
6. What's your pick for the Super Bowl?
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I don't really have a pick for the Super Bowl. On one hand, San Francisco is interesting because they're young and they're very talented, and I think it's going to be tough to beat them. My dad is from that area, my uncle lives in that area, and he's a big 49ers fan. But I also have a connection with the Ravens, with Michael Oher and the whole "Blind Slides" story. It's going to be tough. I think I'll probably wake up that morning and decide which team I'm going to pull for.
(McGraw starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the 2009 Oscar-nominated movie, "The Blind Side," about football player Michael Oher's path from homelessness to NFL stardom).
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On 05/30/2010 12:39 AM, Jeremy Henty wrote:
likely even more than one :)
Ardour has the "Rhythm Ferret" (Menu -> Window -> Rhythm Ferret) which
can split a track into pieces on Note or Percussive onset.
There's also an option to set the tempo-map (instead of splitting the
track) but I never go this to work.. AFAIK the RF is still work in progress.
To 'spit out' the times: I dunno if ardour can do that these days. But
you can always save the ardour session and extract the start-time of
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cat /path/to/session.ardour \
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Replace the 44100.0 with your sample-rate (48000?), 25 with your
video-fps. and "Audio 1" with the track-name.. In principle this could
be an awk one-liner; but the above is a bit more readable.. (-;
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2 - 6 oz lobster tails, cut into 1" pieces1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 oz butter
One small onion, cut into strips
One small red pepper, cut into strips
1 oz soy sauce
Juice of one lime
Lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and tortillas (6)
Saute Lobster, onion powder, garlic in butter, 4-5 minutes until lobster is white throughout. Saute onion, peppers, in butter with soy sauce and lime juice until just wilted.Pile with your favorite ingredients on a tortilla and enjoy!


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I wanted this one to be black as night with a thick mouthfeel and pack a wallop. I added some dark brown sugar and blackstrap molasses to dry it out a bit. Any suggestions? The guy at the LHBS gave me a weird look when i put all the ingredients up on the counter. I am pretty excited about it though... just got Beersmith and am riding the newbie recipe train. Partial Mash 60min boil 2lb 10oz Pale Malt, Maris Otter 2lb 10oz Melanoiden Malt 1lb Black Patent 1lb Chocolate Malt Flaked Oats 2lb Flaked Oats 2lb 10oz Sparkling Amber DME(Briess) 1lb Blackstrap Molasses 1lb 6oz Dark Brown Sugar 1oz Willamette 60min 1oz East Kent Goldings 30min Irish Ale Yeast WLP004 1.085 OG 1.014 FG 9.5% ABV
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Two things I see right away. Your base malt to specialty malt ratio seems to heavy towards specialty malt. You have waaaayyyy too much melanoidin malt. And I'm not sure what your IBU calculation is, but with that hopping schedule it doesn't seem like it is high enough for that OG. Looks like it is around 30ish, and you really want more like 50-70.
Thanks a lot. Yeah I was planning on adding another hop addition or at least bumping one of them up to 2 oz. Just as a curiosity since I am a newb, what is the issue with having two much specialty? Do they not convert as well?
Thanks. Definitely want something drinkable... I made a delicious oatmeal stout recently based loosely on Yooper's Recipe and I had some leftover grains I was going to make a 2 gallon batch with. I then used the scale tool on beersmith to convert it to a 5 galoon to see what you guys thought. Thanks for the note on the specialty to base ratio, I guess i wasn't thinking of Melanoidin as a specialty
Sherma has it pretty much right except for the roasted barley. 1 lb is fine in an Imp stout. I use 1.5lb IIRC in mine.
What is the Diastatic Power of that Marris Otter? MO can be a pretty low DP malt and with all that specialty malt you might not get conversion..
Beersmith says 120.0 for the M.O.
The 2 gallon test recipe was: Maris Otter: 1lb Melanoidin: 1lb Black patent: .5lb Flaked oats: .5lb Amber DME: 1llb BlackStrap Molasses: .5 Dark brown sugar: .5 Willamette 1oz @ 60min EK Goldings 1oz@ 30min This was a leftovers experiment. I also have some chocolate malt to substitute?? I guess what I am asking is should I scrap the leftover recipe and just buy some more grain for a full 5 gallon solid recipe... keeping the 1lb of melanoidin and adding more MO, hops and extract?


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No dried bird poop like outdoor lines, plenty of sunshine, takes up zero space when not in use. I'll take five!
In some climates it's wise to bring the outdoors in. Just be careful about lighting the grill with the doors closed.
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Subaru will target fuel-economy gains, rather than power improvements, with an all-new engine for the next Impreza. To that end, the displacement falls from 2.5 liters to 2.0 liters with power dropping as well. The new flat four-cylinder makes 148 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque, compared with 170 hp and 170 lb-ft in the outgoing car. The four-speed automatic will be replaced with a more efficient continuously variable transmission. A manual, likely with five gears, will also be available. All-wheel drive will continue to be standard equipment.
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Overplanner Extraordinaire....
I love them when they are raw I got Mickey mail Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Huntsville, AL
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A Overplanner's Pre-Trip Report
Okay, so my first PTR did not pan out. I got lost soon after the first post and well, I wanted to start over again. LOL!!
When: October 5th-12th 2012. Who: Michelle, Mike & Chris Why: Seriously? Do we need to ask that question? LOL!! I guess I will start by introducing ourselves. First there is me. Dubbed Overplanner Extraordinaire by DH. In my everyday life, I'm known as Michelle. As much as I hate having my picture taken, I guess I will share it with everyone here. Not the most flattering picture ever, but the most recent one that I have. LOL! My best friend and sister Krystal is in the picture with me. Unfortunately she won't be able to join us on this trip. Forgive the messy hair. It was taken after a long day at the beach in NJ and I was tired and sweaty. LOL!! Up next is my DH Mike. He's a big kid at heart and can talk like Goofy. As such, he's forever trying to embarrass our son. We've been married for 16 years and have taken numerous trips to Disney over the years. However, since we moved to Alabama we haven't been recently. See? He's very much like a child and that's one of the many reasons why I love him. Another is because he puts up with my Disney obsession. He is the love of my life and I'm lucky to have found him. He is definitely not a planner. He's the kind of man that goes along with whatever I plan and he's fine with it. I've learned over the years that trying to involve him in any of the planning is, in a word, useless. He's just not going to do it. No matter how much I beg or plead, he's just not interested in planning anything. As such, he has lost his right to complain about anything I plan on our vacation. LOL! He says that is fine with him. He's just along for the ride anyway. Last, but definitely not least, we have our DS15 Chris: Also known as Grumpy on days that you wake him up too early. He has been to Disney numerous times since he was little. His first trip was when he was 3. His favorite park has always been EPCOT. What? Why not Magic Kingdom or even Animal Kingdom? I have no idea to be honest. He's always been into science and he loves Future World. Whenever we asked him which park he wanted to do first, his answer was always immediate. EPCOT. I can't count the number of times that we've done the Behind the Seeds Tour. He loves it and it's always on his top 10 must do list. I guess that's why he is in advanced science classes. Okay, so the planning for this trip actually started in October of 2010. We had been planning on going in June of 2011. Then, my father in law was diagnosed with colon cancer. Needless to say, we felt like the trip needed to be put on hold. All three of us decided that we can do a trip to Disney anytime. I'm glad that we did. Because DH lost quite a bit of time from work taking care of his dad and trying to save for vacation would have been nearly impossible. Before we knew it, DFIL passed away and we were all shell shocked. I honestly didn't feel up to planning a trip anywhere. Not even to my Happy Place. Because quite honestly, I wasn't sure that my guys would be up to it. DH was the one that brought up booking a trip again. I had been wanting to, but was afraid to. So, that being said, DH told me to go ahead and book the vacation in January. I was still kind of hesitant and DH kept telling me to go ahead and book it. So, I called our TA and booked the trip.. We are staying at POFQ. Originally I was wanting to stay at Riverside, but because I know that they have Queen beds at FQ and not sure about Riverside, I changed to stayed there. LOL!! Because my husband is a bed hog. LOL! We are flying on Delta and thanks to DS's school having a fall break, we are able to go at one of our favorite times of year. We are leaving a day early, but I'm going to talk to DS's principal and see if I can get him an excused absence. The World can be educational, it's just knowing where to look. So, before I knew it, we had the trip paid off. I've bought numerous gift cards for our spending money. Much to Grumpy and Goofy's chagrin, I've got a few days worth of matching t-shirts. I had to bribe them just a bit, but it was worth it. LOL!! So, on the way to our ADR day, DS and I were home and we were looking through the different books. Well, it just happened to be a day that there were a bunch of horrible storms and tornado warnings going through our area. Because of what happened in our town on April 27th last year, Grumpy was freaking out. I knew that I needed to do something to take his mind off of what was going on around him. So, I pulled out the Disney books. I told him, "Lets look through the different restaurants." Okay, I admit I had an ulterior motive. I needed someone helping me some of the decisions. Goofy wasn't going to help, so maybe I could get Grumpy to help. So, after a few hours, we had narrowed down a few places that he wanted to eat. His number one choice? The Garden Grill. Grumpy does love EPCOT. LOL!! Then he told me that he forgot all about the weather. LOL!! So, I'll mostly be posting about our journey to getting to the World. Once we get there I will start a trip report. Maybe even a Dining report. We are going the Deluxe Dining Plan. That was Goofy's #1 request. He didn't want to have to worry about paying for the food out of pocket. I tried telling him that it might be cheaper to do it out of pocket, but he didn't want to hear it. He told me that he didn't want to worry about running out of money. So, we are doing the Deluxe Dining Plan. Goofy might not want to plan, but he does have his opinion when it comes to paying for the food. So, if you've stayed with me to the end of this, I thank you and I look forward to sharing the journey to getting back to the World with everyone....... |
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Ok, so my understanding of melanoidins is that they are formed during the boil. They are large polymers which have similar properties to the browning of meat from heat. (maillaird reaction, don't know about that spelling) My question is, are these fermentable? I would lean to say no because of many reasons. Also, do these form from pre-existing fermentable sugars? ie..Do you lose fermentability/fermentable sugars by boiling longer to gain melanoidins? Bassically what I want to know is when using melanoidin malts (vienna, munich ect..) do they deture the fermentability of the wort or do they have nothing to do with the fermentable sugars? Thank you to all who read this.
As far as i understand it, a maillard reaction causes unfermentable molecules including melanoidins to form. They DONT ferment, As far as to deter fermentation, its more that they are just none fermentable and add mouthfeel and color. The more there are, the higher the final gravity
The higher a grain is kilned or roasted, the less fermentable it becomes. This is why the shift to the use of pale base from brown malt and other traditional malts during the industrial revolution. The extraction is greater. Pale 2-row and pilsner in general have a higher fermentablilty than pale ale malt, which is higher than Vienna, which is higher than Munich, which is higher than Brown malt etc. Melanoidins are a browning reaction that takes place with carbohydrates and proteins under heat, moisture and oxygen. The longer you boil, the more melanoidins you will get, and the more fermentable sugars will be chemically changed rendering them unfermentable. This does not stop when you kill the heat. Melanoidin reactions can keep going at room temperature. Liquid malt extract will continue to get darker even in a closed container at room temperature. The high concentration of sugars with the proteins continues to make browning occour. This is why old extract can look dark, much darker than the package says it should.
cool, kind of what I thought, thanks again!
Interesting history lesson from Beersmith. Melanoidins are indeed part of the maillard (french word) reaction. They aren't only formed during kilning and the boil. They are formed in nearly every step of the brewing process including kilning and drying (malting process), decoction style mashing, and the boil (extended boil, roaring boil with high evaporation rate). The difference between melananoidins and carmelization is that melanoidins are a result of a sugar to amino acid reaction, where carmelization is a sugar to sugar reaction. Homebrew God John Palmer says that different flavor profiles can result from the different ratios of temperature and moisture content, meaning the melanoidins produced in the malting process could be slightly different than those produced during the boil. This is why the addition of melanoidin malt isn't always the best option for re-creating melanoidin rich commercial beers. Brewsmith was also correct that melanoidins are unfermentable. I wrote a short article on Melanoidins and how they relate to beer over at the Home Brewer's Haven if anyone is interested. All sources are cited from legit sources. Brew Strong also has a good audio radio/podcast which dives into melanoidins pretty in-depth.
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Artist Name: Paul Calder / The Obvious Wish |
Title: SPOTLIGHT 79: Little Voices |
Date Posted: August 2014 |
Genre: Rock and Pop |
Mac Pro with Apogee audio interface running MOTU Digital Performer and Universal Audio UAD plug-ins; Royer R-121 and Neumann M149 Tube mics; Chandler Germanium preamp, Universal Audio preamp, API preamp, Dangerous 2-Bus and Bax EQ, Rupert Neve Portico II Master Buss Processor, Crane Song HEDD, Korg MR-2000S synth.
"Little Voices" is a male vocal rock song. Paul sang the vocals and played guitar. The rest of the band was Jason Sweeny on guitar, Steve Giles on bass, and Geoff Dunbar on drums. No writing credits were provided in the production notes.
In his production notes, Paul tells us that the "Drums, bass, guitars, and vocals (were) all recorded in separate home studios and sent via FTP to one central home studio for mixing." Sweet -- multiple players, multiple instruments and multiple studios/recordists. Gives a new meaning to "pass the hat"!
So what distinguishes this track from others that were accomplished via the wonders of modern technology? Well, for starters, the quality of all of the individual sound sources here is superb. Collectively there are some serious pieces of gear in place... which, of course, means nothing at all if you don't know how to use them. In a rare display, each of the "band" members possess excellent engineering skills to go along with their obvious playing chops.
As for the individual sound sources, well, we love them all. In our opinion the drums are as pro sounding as any commercial release we've come across, and Geoff's performance shows masterful taste and restraint. Those of you out there searching for a great example of side-stick, tom and cymbal tones, here's a free primer for you! Equally impressive are the rich bass tone and the ambient electric guitars.
We also must comment on the "marriage" between Paul's voice and his Neumann M149 Tube microphone. While myriad articles have been written about the importance of matching the right mic to the right voice, the unfortunate truth is that this is easier said than done. Those of you lucky enough to live in and around large urban music centers may be able to demo/audition microphones at will. The rest of us rely heavily on reviews, both online and in the pages of magazines like RECORDING. In any event, however Paul arrived at his decision, the Neumann fits him like a glove. The vocals have an almost 3D transparency: clear, yet with an all-encompassing presence. Stellar!
Lastly, we congratulate the entire group on the seamless nature of the final mix. The arrangement is not without complexity, and still the various sections flow in a way that can only be described as musical. Kudos to Paul or whomever was responsible, job well done!
Suggestions: As much as we preach collaboration here at Readers' Tapes, the fact remains that most of you loyal readers are one-person operations. What Paul and the band have accomplished utilizing FTP is not smoke and mirrors, but rather a fairly straightforward process. That said, the quality of each player's contribution lifts "Little Voices" into an entirely different stratum. We encourage all of you to begin thinking a bit more outside the box regarding your recordings. It's a big, accessible world out there, as Paul and the gang have so ably proven.
Summary: Love it!
Contact: Paul Calder / The Obvious Wish, email@example.com, www.theobviouswish.com