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As you probably already know, Facebook Home was recently just launched. In fact, you can grab it over at the Google Play Store right now [2]! And I'm sure a bunch of people will after seeing Facebook's ad for Facebook Home, fittingly called "Launch Day."
First thing you might have noticed is, "Woah, that's actually Mark Zuckerberg!" I know you were probably disappointed that it wasn't Jesse Eisenberg playing him again — cause I was too. But this is because this entire ad was not only filmed on location at Facebook's HQ in Menlo Park, California, it was also shot with the actual product team that worked on Facebook Home starring in it. It's a great decision by Facebook, giving the guys who are normally working in the background to make everything possible some limelight.
The ad itself isn't too shabby as well. It's funny, creative and it gets the message across — if you love Facebook, Facebook Home is probably the best way to experience it. Judging from early reviews of Facebook Home, it's got some problems and lacks some key things that would make the more savvy smartphone user cringe. But for the casual, heavy Facebook-using fan, it might be just what they were looking for. It's also a great alternative to getting a pure Google experience if you purchase the Facebook Phone, the HTC First. Just turn off Facebook Home and you're left with stock Android!
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(KMOV.com) -- The Internal Revenue Service raided a St. Louis area tax preparation company on Friday morning, shutting down operations at six metro branches.
News 4 was at two of the "Tax King" locations during the raids. The first location hit was inside the "Check Land Check Cashing" store in the 4300 block of Natural Bridge. The business was forced to shut down for a time but reopened around 11 a.m.
At the same time, the Currency Exchange in the 1800 block of Olive in downtown St. Louis was also raided. The other locations were 900 North Grand, 4318 North Grand, 1315 Kingshighway and 4541 Kingshighway.
According to IRS Special Agent John Nunez, IRS agents with the criminal investigation unit were present at each scene. Agents could be seen carrying boxes out of the businesses, though the contents were unknown.
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A number of Alaska bloggers have been making efforts to inform their regular readers and others drawn toward the news story of the grounding of and salvage efforts toward the Shell Alaska drilling rig, Kulluk.
In alphabetical order:
Just a Girl from Homer: Shannyn Moore posts most of her essays first at the Anchorage Daily News, in her weekly op-ed, then at The Mudflats. (see below)
Progressive Alaska: I've been writing articles at PA and at Firedoglake on aspects of Shell's Arctic Drilling plans since last summer. Since the Kulluk debacle began unfolding on December, I've posted a dozen articles here. They are easy to find at the bottom right hand border of the blog, as they have been the only articles posted here since December 30th. Most of those articles were cross-posted at the national progressive blog, Firedoglake. And some of the Firedoglake articles have not been cross-posted here.
Of those, the most important was probably the one I wrote last night, List of Questions on Shell's Alaska 2012 Arctic Drilling Fiasco Grows Longer by the Day. I'm going to use some of that article as the basis for another one at PA, perhaps later today.
Of the articles I've posted at both places, the one that seems to have drawn the most attention was my interview with Alaska marine environmental icon, retired University of Alaska Prof. Rick Steiner. You can read it here.
Because of my background, mostly in the distant past, working at sea in Alaska, on small and large fishing boats, as a charter boat operator, and as a deckhand on oceangoing tugs, including towing one of Shell's key components of their drilling scheme – the Arctic Challenger – from Seattle to Barrow, and having participated in several salvage operations, I'm able to offer a little more to this subject than some might.
The Immoral Minority: Jesse Griffin has posted three articles on the grounding. They can be found and followed at IM under the tag, Shell Oil.
The Mudflats: This high traffic blog has posted articles by both Jeanne Devon and Shannyn Moore. Beginning December 31st, The Mudflats has offered two articles by Devon, one by Ryan Marquis, from I Eat Gravel, one by Thomas Dewar, and an op-ed by Moore. Four can be found under the tag Shell Oil. Moore's op-ed, which is a Must Read, can be found at this link.
Moore's op-ed raises an interesting point that I don't think anyone else had yet brought forth:
The 1990 Oil Pollution Act has a limited liability clause. It limits the amount non-tanker vessels can be forced to pay in the event of an accident. So, after Shell has incurred $28 million in expenses, it may be able to invoke its liability limit.
I quoted Moore in my Firedoglake essay on questions. The questions that the limited liability clause bring to mind immediately are along the line of "how is it determined who has spent what?" and "how soon will we be able to corner Sens. Begich and – especially – Sen. Lisa Murkowski on this?"
Murkowski's views are important, as she is a key figure in why this liability limit is so absurdly and unrealistically low. And she is also a major recipient of political contributions from the builder of the vessel most responsible for this debacle, the Aiviq.
Like me, Moore has a maritime background in her past. With her network of contacts that rivals the best investigative reporters in Alaska, as was illustrated in her breaking of the strange hiring of "Judge" Paul Pozonsky, Moore will probably have a lot more to add to the Kulluk debacle.
What Do I Know? Once again, Steve Aufrecht has provided several fresh views of the response to the Kulluk debacle, from his viewpoint as a distinguished professor of public administration. Steve has written seven articles on this, beginning on January 2nd. His articles are important enough to be listed here by their individual titles, which are intriguing, as well as inviting:
January 2: Keeping Track of the Kulluk – SEACOR Owns The Communications System
January 2: Shell's Kulluk Response: Look How Great We Are!
January 3: Kulluk News Briefing – Anchorage January 3, 2013 – Video Soon
January 3: Video of Presentations At Kulluk News Briefing Today In Anchorage
January 4: Kulluk News Briefing 2: Video of the Q&A
January 5: Kulluk Unified Command PIO Explains How Stakeholders Can Connect
January 6: Shell Has a Plan, But It's Not Available
II. Alaska's mainstream media has provided some excellent coverage too:
Anchorage Daily News: No sooner than the ADN put itself behind a very inelegantly designed paywall, they were presented with the first event to gain Alaska national environmental coverage in a while. Reporter Lisa Demer has been covering Shell's Arctic drilling season since it started, but the legacy newspaper has provided articles by Sean Cockerham, Kyle Hopkins and ace investigative reporter, Richard Mauer, since the grounding. Mauer has been asking the most uncomfortable questions so far.
Alaska Dispatch: I wondered whether the Dispatch would step up to the plate. The site's owner-publisher, Alice Rogoff has been an advocate of privatization of the U.S. Coast Guard. In Juneau, in November 2011, she touted the idea to a large group of development proponents:
One possible Arctic investment that was discussed was tied to a possible plan to finance the construction of a new heavy icebreaker for Alaska by having the Coast Guard lease it from a private-sector builder, Rogoff said.
The conference, was also an opportunity for the well-connected Rogoff (she is married to David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group) to announce an Arctic development hedge fund:
A major hedge fund manager is developing a new Arctic investment fund to take advantage of moneymaking opportunities in an increasingly ice-free Arctic, a climate change conference was told Saturday.
That could help bring needed infrastructure development to the region said Alice Rogoff, publisher of the AlaskaDispatch.com website.
Rogoff spoke to the Juneau World Affairs Council's "Politics of Global Climate Change" forum that concluded Saturday at the University of Alaska Southeast
Rogoff said Alaska needs to be ready to capitalize on the Arctic's new investment interest, and wants the state ready to attract some of that new investment in places where it wants and needs the development.
"What is good development, and how can it come about in some sort of orderly way," she said.
The Arctic investment fund that Rogoff revealed will be managed by Guggenheim Partners, a firm with $125 billion in assets under management.
She said the investment interest by Guggenheim Partners of billions in the Arctic was "huge news" that would merit a big headline in the Wall Street Journal — if it knew about it.
Rogoff's November Juneau speech, coupled with the Dispatch's close coverage of the launching of the Aiviq the following spring, led me to wonder whether the Dispatch would be able to report fully on the seamier aspects of this developing story.
Fortunately, the Dispatch has led the way on raising questions on some of the important, yet hidden aspects of this:
Builder of tug that failed Shell's Kulluk has moneyed Alaska ties
Shell hoped to save millions in taxes by moving now-grounded drill rig out of Alaska
Kulluk: Were there signs of stormy seas ahead for Shell's stranded oil rig?
Additionally, last August, the Dispatch's Alex De Marban wrote the best investigative feature on the strange past of the Arctic Challenger, Shell's hexed containment barge.
Alaska Public Radio Network: Alaska has perhaps the best public radio network in the U.S.
They have covered the grounding, but to my knowledge have broken no new stories. The sad fact that they turned coverage of the Kulluk grounding on their weekly news roundup last Friday over to oil industry shill and ex-Veco Voice of the Times hack Paul Jenkins, who unabashedly cashed scores of thousands of dollars of checks from Bill Allen, the sleaziest Alaskan operator ever, for years and years, says enough.
This coming Tuesday, APRN will devote their excellent Talk of Alaska to the subject Is Regulation Of Arctic Offshore Oil And Gas Drilling Adequate?
KTUU TV Anchorage: Alaska's flagship television outlet, KTUU has provided nominally adequate coverage, and has broken no stories.
Update – 11:55 PM AKST – I'm taking a gamble and saying the rig was extricated at about 10:00 PM our time. The whole fleet is now headed east, toward refuge in a bay on Kodiak Island. Oops – here comes the Unified Command:
ANCHORAGE, AK: At approximately 10:10 p.m., the Kulluk drilling vessel was refloated from its Sitkalidak Island position.
Currently, the Kulluk is attached to the Aiviq by tow line. The Kulluk is currently floating offshore while personnel are assessing the condition of the vessel. Three additional tugs are on standby along with the Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley and two oil spill response vessels.
"Following this initial step forward, we will continue to remain cautious while we assess the Kulluk's condition," said Martin Padilla, Incident Commander. "We will not move forward to the next phase until we are confident that we can safely transport the vessel."
There are currently more than 730 people involved in the response and recovery operation including local residents and a local on-site coordinator. Following this stage of the operation there continue to be no injuries to response personnel.
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do you wash your dishes before you wash your dishes?
I was just wondering if other people wash their dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. About a year ago I posted a thread here (on my 23rd b/d actually!) entitled, "does anyone still hand wash their dishes?" I got quite a few responses (you can still find the thread if you do a search) from people that didn't like dishwashers and just used theirs to store things in. The reason I posted that thread was because I was moving into an apartment without a dishwasher and I wanted tips on how to make handwashing faster and easier. Well, after an almost MISERABLE year of handwashing dishes I just couldn't stand it anymore. Last week, I bought a portable dishwasher that hooks up to the faucet. I've used it about 6 times now and I must say I am in LOVE. I don't know how I survived without a dishwasher, but I do know that I will never be without one again. My dishes are sanitary now and cleaner than I've ever gotten them by hand. Some people say that they can hand wash dishes faster than the dishwasher. Who would want to? Even if it takes less time, the machine does a better job. Plus, the human can do other things while the cycle is running. I do not rinse my dishes at all before putting them in, and they come out spotless every time. I've heard some people say that they always rinse or wash their dishes first and just use the dishwasher to sanitize. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a dishwasher if you ask me. I read online that if you rinse your dishes first you actually inhibit the functionality of the machine. The dishwasher uses the food particles to help scrub AND depends on the food particles to maintain the proper PH balance in the machine. Just curious... do you wash/rinse first? If so, what is your logic? Thanks!
I have a Sears Kenmore that I purchased in 2002 that specifically says in the instruction book, no need to rinse or pre-wash dishes. But it wasn't cleaning really well, so I had an authorized Sears repairman come in. He told me the food filter was really dirty and recommended that I rinse dishes first. I don't have a garbage disposal, so I scrape any food bits into the garbage. If I don't have a full load, I'll run a ten minute rinse cycle.. That's my experience. I don't mind hand-washing. I did it for three months when I was between dishwashers. I make it a beauty treatment. I load on hand lotion, put on playtex gloves and use very hot water. I have a friend who deliberately does not own a dishwasher. When she modernized her kitchen she wanted the extra cabinet space. She says she enjoys hand-washing. It gives her time to relax and look out the window.
No way! Corn cobs and bones go in garbage and maybe if there are actual scraps (like rice, but not mashed potatoes) they may get quickly rinsed into sink (disposal) but that's it. Oh! And that darn oatmeal. Don't know what it is about oatmeal, "sticks to your ribs," dishes and spoons unless swabbed off. And charcoal, but only from the serving plate. Doesn't seem to affect the others. Think DH may be overgrilling a tad. Even egg yolks come off.
Thanksgiving dishes go straight into DW (gravy, potatoes, cranberry sauce, jello)and come out clean.
Jannie, think if a repairman told me that, I'd tell him "according to the manual, it must be broken. Fix it! Or show me how to clean the food filter periodically."
No dishwasher here. Never had one never will.
I stayed with my MIL for 7 months. She had a dishwasher and I hated it.
Dishes were never really clean, even with the pre-washing I did. Deep cups ALWAYS had milk, chocolate etc... residue in the bottom. Pancake batter and egg always was caked on utensils. I dislike how they warp plastic (true you can turn the heated drying cycle off) but especially how they etch glass and china.
A friend gave me some of her plates that matched a set I had. Mine are like new, hers were etched and dull from her dishwasher.
If you regularly replace glassware and china then no big deal. If you keep them forever because you're cheap like me then a dishwasher is annoying. :^)
I NEVER pre-rinse. Everything always comes off - red sauce, gravy, eggs, chicken grease, etc. It's only the two of us, so it generally get runs every 2 days. Dried on coffee and cocoa always comes off. In fact, I made roasted chicken tonight. The plates were put in slick with olive oil and chicken fat and came out clean. The roasting pans, done by hand, were a horror to get clean so they didn't feel greasy.
We have a Bosch. Not the most expensive one, the next one down (I think there are 4 levels). If a dishwasher isn't cleaning the dishes/glasses (as beanmomma describes) then there is something wrong with the dishwasher, or it's a bad dishwasher. I handwashed everything for 12 years. Never again.
I've read that pre-rinsing actually contributes to etching. The detergents are designed to work on dirty plates.
"Food filter". I don't even know if mine has a food filter. Never an issue with no pre-rinsing.
I scrape large particles of food into the garbage disposal, but don't rinse. The only problems I have are if my DH or DS load - their goal seems to be cram as many dishes in as physically possible. The dishes do need a bit of room for the water to circulate and clean.
My DH, when the last one died, suggested putting in another cabinet. UH, NO! My dishwasher is my friend!
A good dishwasher doesn't require prerinsing before washing the dishes. I don't rinse first. Once in a while something doesn't come clean and I just wash it, no big deal.
Some dish detergents work better then others, too. Cascade Complete is excellent.
If you rinse everything first, I challenge you to try a couple of loads without rinsing and see what happens.
Oh mannnnn, I was one of ThosE people, you know, who said they loved to wash dishes, cause I found it relaxing, and that I could just zone out while doing them....... I too hated my MIL's dishwasher when we went for dinner, because it was always full, and we had to handwash so many things anyway, and then stuff came out dirty. And all her stuff looked so crummy, the plastic stuff, etc...
Anyway, when my DH and I gutted and redid our kitchen he insisted that we get a dishwasher, even though I wanted the extra cupboard space too. Well, we got a Miele, cause I said if we're going to get one, get a good one, I would just use it at Christmas and Thanksgiving....
Welllllllll, I am in LOVE!!!! Love my dishwasher so much I want to kiss it!!!!! I never, ever pre rinse, and I put every single possible last dish in that darn dishwasher (except my chef's knives) I never hand wash a single dish now, I even hide stuff in my giant sink so that when one load is done I put another load in. It uses too much water and time to handwash. I get to go out after dinner and go for walks with my kids and hubby, and the dishes are so sparkling clean (including the flatware, tupperware and pots and pans) when we get home.... I am surprised how much I cherish that extra 40 minutes I wasted on washing dishes every night for years....... ahhh, the good life.... I love my dishwasher........... wish I had bought one years ago...
I've found that the quality and features of a dishwasher (not just a particular brand) make a huge difference in how well it cleans.
Like Sue36, I never do more than scrape the big bits off the plates.
I have a machine with a three-level wash: there are spray arms under the top and bottom racks and a spray in the "ceiling" of the interior. I find these work much better than machines with two levels of wash or with a spray tower that rises from the bottom and sprays the top rack when the pump is operating.
Machines that heat the water internally before or during the wash clean better for my water hardness and dish soil.
I follow what Consumer Reports recommends and what my mother taught me: use a high quality POWDERED detergent. They're chock full of enzymes and clean better than gels or tablets. Like Mom, I use Cascade, bought when it's on sale.
Finally, I always use a rinse aid. This prevents spots and helps keep stains from the plastic interior of the DW.
Finally, if you own a GE or Hotpoint dishwasher, PLEASE check these pages to see if it's been subject to recall (cut & paste into your browser):
Growing up, we were one of the only ones (of our friends) with a dishwasher & disposal. My mother made my sister & I rinse dishes till pretty much clean before putting in the dishwasher. That's a habit I am just now breaking (I'm 53 & it's really HARD).
I even posted on another board about this; trying to get someone to clarify if that meant absolutely no rinsing even if you didn't run the dishwasher after each time you put dishes in....we only run ours 2 maybe 3 times a week & stuff sits in there. I was told only to rinse certain things like milk in glasses. I have found out, though, that peanut butter needs to be rinsed off the utensils.
One of the reasons to *not* rinse/prewash dishes is if you use an enzyme detergent it needs the food particles to work better. It'll etch glass and stuff if it doesn't have the food particles. I can't explain it well, but it's easy research for a more thorough explanation. Most just recommend scraping the dishes (and really, who wouldn't?!) then into the DW.
I haven't had a dishwasher for more than 30 years but I'm starting to miss it. I would get grossed out though when it left stuff on it. When washing by hand and using a good soap it gets clean. Sure, you just put it back in and rewash but it still bugs me. It also bugs me to see people leave dirty dishes in the DW for a week before washing them. Argh! If it takes a week to fill it, you should have a smaller DW or use a top rack only feature. This is what impresses me about the F&P Dish Drawers.
And geez, I can wash a few dishes FAR faster than an hour or two for a dishwasher! LOL And when you compare the time to load the dishwasher vs washing, it's pretty close. Time's not a factor. It's the hassle of washing them. I soak my dishes and a quick swish, rinse in HOT water and into the drainer to dry. Putting them away is comparable to time in a DW.
Oh, and one thing I found out quickly, the way you load it makes a big difference. You have to learn how the water sprays and make sure it's not blocked for effective washing.
Never. I have to clean my filter out periodically. This is one of the most disgusting chores in the world. I have a small family, and I never run the dishwasher before it is full, so I often have food that has dried onto the dishes, and then baked on during the cycle. No matter, I let them soak in hot water, and put them right back in.
I still have to wash off the dishes well, before they go in the dishwasher. I have a Whirlpool in this new house, the cheap model, but in my last home we put in ?, can't remember the brand but it had a stainless steel interior and cleaned no better. My DD just got a GE Profile and still has to rinse everything carefully. I still like having one, if for the sanitary effect alone. We use it every other day usually.
I have never washed dishes before putting them in my Whirlpool dishwasher and they come out perfectly clean. I just scrape big pieces of anything off them first and in they go. Having to wash before defeats the purpose of having a dishwasher. I run mine every 2 to 3 days or whenever it is full.
Was on this site looking for something else and had to post. I never rinse our dishes and they come out spotless...we have a 7 year old GE (not top of the line, either) and I only run it every few days. On the other hand, my daughter has a newer Kitchen Aid and often has to rewash things, even though she runs it at least once a day. She has two small children and doesn't have time to rinse, but then I don't think you should have to do that. She did switch from the liquid or powder detergent to the packet type and has had better results.
I wonder if people's varying experiences with needing to rinse (or not) has anything to do with water quality? I never rinse, though I do scrape big bits into the trash. I do have a newer machine...a maytag...but it is not top-of-line. (That's waiting until I get my "forever" kitchen. Then I'll probably get a Bosch.)
I'd be willing to bet that the people who are having real trouble with their machines have harder water than those of us that don't.
After reading this thread and another one on the same topic, I tried not rinsing to experiment with the results. A previous poster said that the newer detergents NEED food on the plate to work and it looks like this may be true. I got better results by not rinsing. I was amazed. I am going to keep experimenting with this to see if the results are consistant.
I had always rinsed and even used a plastic scrubbee as since I live alone, it took a long time to fill the dishwasher and I did not want anything drying to rock hard and impossible to remove. I really just used the DW to sterilize and get the grease off of things.
I do wish they made smaller dishwashers so that they can be run everyday without wasting water and detergent. A DW that is like 11" wide would take care of everything on a daily basis.
Bud, Sears (and maybe others) do make a smaller DW. But last I knew they cost as much or more than the large ones. DW Drawers are another option to check out if you're serious about that. Check it out at Appliance Forum. They seem to like them.
Glad you were open minded enough to try not rinsing. It doesn't seem to matter how long things sit in my Whirlpool before running. They still come out clean--even eggs, sauce and gravy. Inlaws still won't try it. Too set in their ways. Sandy
I have a Maytag with a food grinder, and a heat booster, but I guess I always thought I had to pamper it.
I am aware of the dish drawers, but that would require a whole kitchen remodel. They are really wide.
I did not know that Sears had small DWs that can be installed undercounter. I wish I had known that, as I did check around for them when I bought my house and was doing minor remodleing of the kitchen, but that was before the internet.
Years ago in the 70s, I had a Sears narrow portable floor unit for apartment living. It was on wheels but slid in right between the sink and fridge real nice, and hooked up to the faucet with an adapter. It never got thing as clean as I wished though.
Bud, the small Sears I'm aware of was also a portable, but thought they could be converted to undercounter like any other DW. Maybe not. Also didn't know the drawers were wider. Seems that would automatically eliminate them except for new install or major remodel.
I, too, did some minor remodeling (new cabinets, major enough for me) 10 yrs. ago before I had internet and found GW. The info we can get now sure does help, doesn't it? Would have made some different choices, but not about to redo again. Sandy


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On this family safari, you and your family will travel in custom four-wheel drive Land Rover safari vehicles, navigate back roads and dusty tracks to encounter a new surprise every day. Your family will discover vast, ruggedly beautiful landscapes, stretching from the volcanic cone of Mount Meru to the Great Rift Valley, from the dramatic, tree-strewn landscape of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti. You'll meet local villagers, school children, artisans, the Maasai and your Tanzanian guides – who share their thoughts, traditions, language and everyday lives with you.
You never know what you might see: a lion stalking a herd of zebra; a hundred Thomson gazelle springing across a dirt road; a tiny dik-dik antelope hidden in the tall grass; hippos wallowing in a pool; or a family of cheetahs waiting patiently to strike.
People from our US office go back to Tanzania every year to experience the land anew. And each time we feel – as your family will – the thrill of untamed nature and the warmth of some of the kindest, most hospitable people in the world.
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Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your lodge, where your Thomson Family Safari begins.
The wonders of Arusha National Park often draw comparison to Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater, its larger counterparts in northern Tanzania. Mount Meru has been called Mount Kilimanjaro's little cousin, and Ngurdoto Crater, which teems with wildlife, has the nickname "Little Ngorongoro." Arusha National Park, however, has offerings found nowhere else in the region, including lush mountain forests that are home to the exquisite colobus monkey, and some 575 bird species. The park is truly a hidden gem.
- Wildlife safari
- Hike to a waterfall in the foothills of Mount Meru
This is Tanzania's fourth-largest national park. Spend two full days with your family in Tarangire, exploring its rugged landscapes by safari vehicle. This park, often overlooked, astonishes many with its massive herds of elephant and distinctive winding riverine landscapes and swampy floodplains. It is also known for its large numbers of bizarre baobab trees, famous for their enormous trunks and root-like branches.
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- Learn to play some traditional Tanzanian games
As you travel to the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Crater, you and your kids will head up a steep, winding road near the edge of the Great Rift Valley. Make sure to keep your cameras ready on the drive – you will be rewarded with expansive vistas of Lake Manyara and the exquisite surrounding plains. At the top of this slope lie the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, where the region's rich volcanic soil makes for some of the most fertile land in Tanzania.
- Guided tour and lunch at Gibb's Farm
- Gibb's Farm nature walk on forest pathways
- Optional Gibb's Farm afternoon activities
Drive a short distance from the rural highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a wildlife and cultural preserve that covers 3,200 square miles, of which a mere 102 square miles represent the Ngorongoro Crater itself. Only members of the Maasai tribe are permitted to live within the Conservation Area's boundaries, and they can be seen wearing bright red and royal blue cloths and tending to their herds of goats and cattle; although they can't actually live on the crater floor, they often bring their cattle there to drink the mineral-rich water.
- Wildlife safari on the Crater floor
Protected since 1921, the Serengeti became Tanzania's first National Park thirty years later. It is almost the size of the US state of Connecticut, and features grassland plains and savanna as well as riverine forest and woodlands. You will see wooded knolls around the official entrance called Naabi Hill Gate, which then drops into the park's signature wide-open expansive plains. Like no other, this stretch embodies the meaning of the word "Serengeti," which derives from the Maasai word Siringet, and has been translated as "the land that flows on forever." Serengeti National Park covers 6,000 square miles of pristine land, and offers not only sprawling landscapes but the largest migration of mammals on earth, including 1.5 million wildebeest. Your family spends time in two different locations of the park, with a total of four nights in the green and comfortable Nyumba camps.
- Wildlife safari in the Serengeti
- Brief stop at Olduvai Gorge
- Optional balloon safari
You and your family will head from the Serengeti to a Nature Refuge in the eastern part of that ecosystem. The terrain will get more rugged as you depart the park and head across scrubland covered in candelabra trees and Maasai bomas and villages, finally arriving at the 12,000-acre wildlife preservation area. This is off-the-beaten path travel at it's best!
Over the next two days you'll have opportunities for wildlife viewing by Land Rover, on foot, and on a night drive through the bush. You'll also be able to meet members of the local Maasai community who live in this remote region. There are very few visitors to the area and the connection guests make with local people is extra special as a result. Whether you're listening to folk tales from a Maasai grandmother or welcoming the warriors as they return home at night, each visit is unique and will add an unparalleled measure of authenticity to your family's safari experience.
- Wildlife safari
- Scenic hikes in the Eastern Serengeti Ecosystem
- Friends Across Borders Meeting (pen pals)
- Visit a Maasai boma (village)
- Hear a traditional Maasai storyteller
This area is just one example of how Tanzania has been a magnificent inspiration for the world in terms of wildlife and environmental conservation. There is time for one last game viewing drive before returning to Arusha on a short flight. Rest, repack, and shower before your departing KLM flight.
- Stop at Cultural Heritage Center
- Farewell lunch
Swahili for "home," the Nyumbas are eco-friendly, mobile, tented camps, well-located for the best wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania. These seasonal camps allow you direct access to the wildlife while keeping your family comfortable during your safari. Private, en suite bathroom facilities include self-contained, pump-flush toilets that do not require fixed plumbing. You will have all you need with plenty of washing water at any time, safari-style hot showers, a private dressing area, water basins, soft bath towels and hand-made soaps. These eco-friendly camps feature superior service, delicious gourmet and kid-friendly cuisine, fine bedding, and the luxury of peaceful and sustainable co-existence with the surrounding landscape and wildlife.
Gibb's Farm is a small and intimate lodge nestled on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands, four kilometers from the small town of Karatu. Surrounded by coffee plantations and a vegetable farm, it offers expansive views over lush and verdant agricultural country. The main facilities—a lounge, dining room, and shop—are situated in the old farmhouse, graced with locally crafted furniture and African hospitality. The sleeping accommodations are cozy bungalows set amidst the colorful gardens. The cuisine is among the best you'll have on safari, prepared from produce from their own organic garden.
An Arusha mainstay near the busy downtown area, the Mount Meru Hotel sits on a 15-acre garden and provides comfortable, modern accommodations. Amenities include cable TV in all rooms, internet access, currency exchange facilities, concierge, massage services, babysitting on request, playground for children, outdoor swimming pool, sun bed, a volleyball court, and a nearby golf course. The Themi Grill serves both international and African cuisine.
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Pepper's previous mark came just two days ago here in an 83-81 win over Georgia. He kept up that scoring touch against UAB, making 10 of 14 for the Owls (3-3). Quenton DeCosey had 18 points for Temple, which has won two straight after breaking a three-game losing streak in the win against the Bulldogs on Friday night.The Owls trailed 43-41 early in the second half when they began a 36-13 run to take control.UAB (4-2) falls for the second time at TD Arena, losing a 97-94 double-overtime heartbreak to No. 19 New Mexico in its tournament opener Thursday.C.J. Washington had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Blazers.UAB's Chad Frazier scored 34 and 32 points in his first two tournament games, but struggled against Temple's defense and finished with 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting.Will Cummings scored 17 points and Anthony Lee added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Owls.Pepper's layup with 6:18 left gave Temple its largest lead at 77-56. The Blazers cut that to 12 points down the stretch, but got no closer.UAB and Temple each lost opening-round games here and bounced back with victories on Friday.The Blazers held a six-point lead on No. 19 New Mexico in regulation and a five-point lead on the Lobos in the first overtime before falling 97-94 in two extra periods. Instead of hanging their heads, the Blazers rallied late to put away Nebraska and reach the fifth-place game.Temple was stung by Clemson and its sizeable crowd of supporters at TD Arena on Thursday night. Again, the Owls dug in Friday to overcome a late Georgia rally and pick up a dramatic victory.Temple led the Bulldogs by 13 points at the half, but were down 81-80 with 18.8 seconds left on Charles Mann's driving bucket. Owls guard Cummings answered back quickly with a 3-pointer with seven seconds to go that lifted his team to an 83-81 victory.UAB and Temple each wanted to carry over the momentum from those wins into this one. And while it figured to be a matchup of high-scoring guards in UAB's Frazier and Temple's Cummings, neither made a big impact early on.Frazier had only one basket and 5 points in the opening half.Cummings picked up two fouls in the first five minutes and spent much of the period on the bench. He also had 5 points the first 20 minutes.The Owls were up 39-36 on a jumper by Mark Williams with under two minutes left, but Jordan Swing hit a 3-pointer to tie it at 39 at the half.Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press
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Preparing your own coffee at work can be fun and also very useful. In my opinion it can really help you have a better day at work. I Why not start a trend if the coffee at work does not please you? There are many ways to do this; let's start with drip coffee. I will walk you through some great suggestions. First, start with great beans like our Whole Latte Love Ethereal, it's one of my favorites. Or you can try some of our micro roasters, perhaps even a sampler pack like this from Klatch Coffee. Mike the owner is an amazing guy and roaster. I have taken classes from him and really enjoyed them. You may even want to try a coffee a lot of people call up asking for and it is really good and smooth, Lavazza Gran Filtro. All of these coffees are great and if you need more suggestions just give us a call. Now that we know what coffee to get, lets talk about how to brew it. In my last blog I talked about OCS (Office Coffee Service), if your OCS is no good lets talk about BMOC2W (Bring My Own Coffee 2 Work). We will focus on making coffee for one. I think all coffee should be ground fresh if possible so lets talk a little about grinders. You do not need to spend a lot to have great ground drip coffee at work. We will look at two grinders that are reasonably priced and will do a very good job with drip coffee. I have always liked this grinder and it has been around a long time kinda like me LOL. It is the Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder, a great value and a very good burr grinder for drip coffee. It's easy to adjust the grind and the duration and it does a great job getting consistent grind size for drip coffee. The next grinder to look at is made by Bartaza. Owned by Kyle Anderson. Many of you may be familiar with Kyle if you have dealt with Bartaza and realize that he really cares about customers and has created a great line of grinders. The Bartaza Encore is as close as you can get to perfect for a small home grinder for drip coffee. This grinder is easy to adjust, clean and also has a reduced static container to grind into. If you think grinders are too noisy to bring to work the you can grind at home but it will not be the same or as much fun. It of course may alienate you from some co-workers if you choose to grind loudly and often. There are grinders that can be even powered by hand. Let's say if you work outdoors or want to get up a little workout while at work. The Hario Canister Ceramic Coffee Mill is very effective and even has ceramic burs which do a great job of cutting evenly and lasting a long time. It works really well and is fun to use. The Hario Mini Mill is another hand grinder. It is small and can be easily concealed if you want to be a discretionary grinder. It also works well but may take you a while to grind enough coffee as the burrs are small but effective. If you have to grind your coffee at home then make sure you transport and store at work in an airtight container. That will help make sure you get as good a cup of coffee as possible. You may want to try something like the Vacu Vin. It is made by the same company that makes wine pumps and the containers are designed to keep air out and your product fresh. They really work great. Now that we know about grinders, in the next article we will talk about my suggestions for what to use for brewing.
Jura-Capresso Infinity Burr Grinder
Back to TopThe Jura-Capresso Infinity is a burr grinder with an elegant, timeless design. It comes in a stainless steel finish for a durable, professional look and feel, or your choice of an economical black or Stainless Steel ABS plastic finish. Under the sleek lines you will find commercial-grade solid steel conical burrs. The Infinity is capable of 16 grind settings allowing for grind range for an Espresso to a nice coarse grind for a French Press. It is also equipped with a 5 to 60 second auto-stop timer mounted on the center face of the machine. To top it off, the top burr is removable for easy cleaning. Please note that most grinders are tested at the manufacturer and coffee grounds may be found in the grinder as a result. All machines sold are new unless otherwise clearly stated.
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The polished and brushed chrome models are made of a heavy-duty zinc die-cast housing. The black model is a sturdy ABS plastic that will hold up for years and the stainless steel model is designed for even better durability and a professional look.
Multiple Grind Settings
The Infinity Burr Grinder has 16 grind settings and will grind from fine for espresso machines to coarse enough for french press. The grind adjustments can be made by turning the bean hopper.
Motor with Gear Reduction System
The 100 watt motor is a gear reduction system. This is important because the slower grinding means less heat buildup which in-turn means less coffee flavor lost. The grinder motor produces far more torque (power) which means less strain on the motor and associated mechanisms and longer life. The grinding burrs incur less wear.
Conical burr grinding system
The Infinity's conical burrs rotate at 420rpm. This slow-speed grinder will produce a consistent grind while emitting almost no static charge and imparts little heat into the ground coffee.
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The Infinity is equipped with a timer on the face of the machine. This easy to use dial can be set to grind from any where between five to 60 seconds. After the set time frame has elapsed the grinder will automatically stop.
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The bean hopper is made of clear plastic and can hold up to 8.8 ounces of beans.
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The ground coffee container will hold up to 4 ounces of ground coffee. It is made of clear plastic and is removable for access.
I asked a question about these a while ago and got an answer - but I have looked more closley at the burrs and now I see they are torn up! It looks as though the upper and lower have come in contact - the upper (the ring) has metal burrs formed (in this case I mean burr as in the "curled-over cutting edge of a tool" sense of the word - not the "coffee grinder part") where the metal at the cutting edge of the teeth is roughly curled-over instead of sharp and angular as when you take a knife to a whet stone. It might be that a small rock got into the works but the damage is fairly consistant along the edge of the teeth - not jagged. And I don't see damage to the cone side. I will order a new part from Capresso, but if it's a trouble with the machine's housing I'm afraid it will only happen again. Any thoughts on what's going on? I'm sure this has happened before...
Could be they get used alot or that you may have had an impediment. Burrs do wear down. I dont think it is the housing.
Does the grinder have to grind all the beans that are in the top holder or can you select a certain number of cups to be ground?
This grinder doesnt require that you grind all the beans that are in the hopper. Using the timer on the front of the machine, you can grind as much or as little as youd like.
Will this work with a Gaggia Classic or other Gaggia machine?
Although the Capresso Infinity grinder will work well with machines that have a pressurized style portafilter, like the Saeco semi automatics, it may have a hard time producing the finer grind youll need for a commercial portafilter like youll find on the Gaggia machines. As alternatives, I would recommend taking a look at the Gaggia MDF, Baratza Virtuoso, or Rancilio Rocky. All of these grinders will be perfect for use with any Gaggia espresso machine and are also versatile enough to grind for use with drip coffee makers and French presses. You can learn more about these grinders by following the links below and even compare them side-by-side when you click on the link to our Compare-O-Matic.
I have read in a few places that the both top and bottom burrs on the capresso infinity are removable and replaceable. Is this in fact the case?
The top burr on the Capresso Infinity is removable. This allows for thorough cleaning of both the top and bottom burr. As far as replacing them is concerned, you would need to contact Capresso directly. They can be reached at 800-767-3554.
Will this grinder work well with a Francis Francis?
The Capresso Infinity may not grind fine enough for use with a Francis non-pressurized portafilter. As an alternative, you may want to take a look at the Baratza Virtuoso, Gaggia MDF, or the Rancilio Rocky. Each of these grinders will work perfectly with the Francis line of espresso machines and will also be able to acommodate other espresso machines if you ever decide to upgrade. For more information on these grinders, you can follow the links below. You can even compare them side-by-side when you click on the link to our Compare-O-Matic.
I would like to know, wether Capresso is usable in Germany.
The voltage here is 230 V.
Unfortunately, we only carry the Infinity in 110/120v and do not currently have any grinders that would meet your voltage requirements. You may want to try contacting Capresso directly at 800-767-3554 for further information on the availability of this item in 220/230v.
We just bought a Capresso Ultima. Would the Capresso Infinity work?
The Capresso Infinity will definitely work well with this and all other Capresso semi automatics, and its range of grind settings makes it usable with drip coffee makers and French presses if youll be using it for other brewing methods as well.
my husband put the grinder back in upside down and locked into place, now it won't budge - is there any way to fix it?
In this situation, I would recommend contacting Capresso directly as they handle all of their own troubleshooting and repair issues. They can be reached via phone at 800-767-3554.
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Manufacturer: | Jura-Capresso |
Model: | Infinity |
Specifications | |
Dimension - Width (Inches): | 5.4 |
Dimension - Height (Inches): | 10.8 |
Dimension - Depth (Inches): | 7.7 |
Weight (lbs): | 3.3 |
Watts: | 100 |
Volts: | 120 |
Usage | |
Grind Selection: | All grinds |
Recommended Applications: | Home |
Components | |
Grinding Method: | Burr |
Drive System: | Direct Drive |
Burr Type: | Conical |
Burr Material: | Stainless Steel |
Housing | |
Clearance Height for Portafilter (Inches): | 3.75 |
Built-In Tamper: | No |
Housing Materials: | Plastic |
Bean Hopper Material: | Clear Plastic |
Removable Hopper: | Yes |
Ground Coffee Container Material: | Clear Plastic |
Frame: | Plastic |
Capacity | |
Bean Hopper Capacity (Oz): | 8.8 |
Ground Coffee Container (Oz): | 4 |
Dispensing | |
Dosing Options: | Container |
Portafilter Compatibility: | All |
Controls | |
Number Of Grind Settings: | 16 |
Programmable Grinding: | No |
Programmability type: | Manual |
Controls: | Timer Knob |
Grind Setting Controls: | Stepped |
Performance | |
Temp 4 Oz Grounded (F): | 98 |
Sound No Beans (Db): | 69 |
Sound With Beans (Db): | 71 |
RPM (Burrs): | 420 |
Maintenance | |
Easy Access To Burrs: | Yes |
Cleaning Products For Burrs: | Urnex Grindz |
Details | |
Warranty (Years): | 1 |
Country Of Manufacture: | China |
NSF Certified: | No |
Recommended Applications: | Home |
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Repairs By: | Capresso |
Contact Number: | 800-767-3554 |
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I purchased The Hannah checker from my LHBS and I have to say I'm disappointed in its performance. I treated and calibrated according to the directions. First off the calibration is a manual calibration were you have to use a small screw driver to calibrate the 4.01 and the 7.01 range. This is where my problem begins. After calibrating, I'll clean off the bulb with distilled water and when I stick it back in the 4.01 buffer again it will be off by .1. I've used it on my last two brews and the meter never seems to stabilize. I used AJ's R/O primer and I'm trying to get fairly accurate readings but I just don't trust what I'm reading. Today My first reading @ 5min. was 5.31. The next reading @ 10min jumped up to 6.1. I let the samples cool to room temperature on every reading(about 72F). The rest of the reading flucuated between 5.3 and 5.4. I could never get any of the readings to stabilize where I was confident in any of the readings I got. Does any one else have this meter. I've read the sticky on meter calibration and I can't think of anything I'm doing wrong. Am I just expecting too much from an inexpensive meter.
It's normal for pH readings to climb in a mash for an hour or more but I'm not sure it is normal for them to climb that much. The question is indeed one of the stability of the meter. I would suggest leaving the meter in each buffer for at least 5 minutes before making the adjustments. Then after the calibration is complete stay in the 4 buffer and record readings over time. Obviously, the reading should hang in there right around 4. If it steadily but slowly climbs or descends then the meter is drifting but if the readings are erratic i.e. sometimes higher, sometimes lower then there is a problem with the meter (not that drift isn't but I think you have to expect some drift with an inexpensive meter). There are 2 possible solutions to slow drift. One is wait long enough that the drift has stabilized before twiddling the offset and slope pots and the other is to correct the drifted readings. If it comes to that I'll post the formulas for doing this. If this is a meter with a removable electrode you might try pulling the electrode off and putting it back on (the idea being that the removal and replacement will polish the contacts some). Also make sure that your cell phone is off or well removed from the area (or any other transmitting device such as a wireless router - I was once working with an electronic barometer that gave erratic readings but only when one of the dogs was nearby. They wear collars which transpond their GPS locations). I'd say that if it is new and readings in buffer are erratic you should take the thing back to the dealer and get a replacement unit.
Not storing the probe in pH storage solution could create that problem. The potential drying of the liquid-filled bulb or leaching of potassium from the bulb might be a cause.
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If this was made by Hannah Instruments, then I'm not surprised. I bought and immediately returned one of their "high accuracy" thermometers because it looked like a dollar store kid's toy. The screws on the battery door stripped with no force at all.
There definitely is some drift. I re-calibrated the meter using AJ's suggestions and then I let it sit in the 4.01 solution for an hour. It drifted to a reading of 3.92. I'm thinking I may want to spend a little extra and get a more stable meter. If I'm making adjustments with lactic acid and lime, I want to be confident that my meter is working properly. I really do enjoy these forums and appreciate everyone's help.
I have this model from Hanna and it works just fine. I calibrated it in the lab and always store it in 4M KCl solution. This was after many years of being stored dry.
This post is a bit old, but I have been using a Hanna Checker for 6 months and think it works pretty well, but there are a few things to watch for. One of them is temperature. All pH meters work similarly: a current is generated through the electrode and its intensity is reflected as the pH reading. This pH reading will vary with the temperature. Since this model does NOT automatically compensate for temperature differences, the electrode and the solution being measured must come to the same temperature. If your beer or wine is much different than room temperature, two things happen. First, the electrode warms up (or cools down) until it reaches equilibrium with the solution it's in. That's why the reading moves rapidly and then settles down to a stable point. This should be an accurate reading if the unit is calibrated correctly. However, if the liquid is far from room temperature, it will begin to cool (or heat) until it reaches equilibrium with the room. This is a slower process, and if the pH meter is in the liquid during this time, the reading will gradually drift as the liquid's temperature changes. That's the theory, and I've noticed this behaviour in practice. If I measure a solution that is near room temp, the reading stabilizes fairly quickly. On the other hand, if I try to measure a solution that I've just taken out of the fridge, it will drift continually making an accurate reading impossible. What I do now is take a sample of something I want to check and put it in a small covered glass, and let this glass sit while I do other things. When I'm sure it has reached room temp, I check the pH. This seems to work well, and I don't get "drift." Finally, this is a useful meter, but it is only designed to be accurate to .2 (plus or minus) at least according to Hanna's specs. However, measuring the same solution weeks or months apart gave me very similar readings. So I think this unit IS useful for beer or wine-making.
The electrode and solution must be in thermal equilibrium whether the meter is equipped with ATC or not. Since the thermal masses of the electrode is small this usually happens pretty fast. The electrode produces a voltage which varies with pH. pH electrodes are very high impedance devices with resistances of around 1E12 Ω. Though a current must flow in order for a measurement to be made it is in fact the voltage which the meter measures. The voltage is E = Eo +s*(T/To)*(pHi - pH) Eo is the voltage the electrode produces when immersed in a solution at pH equal to pHi. pHi is the pH at which the response of the meter does not depend on temperature. T is the temperature in K and To is a reference temperature (also in K). s is the 'slope' of the electrode at To, typically something around 58 mV/pH. It depends on the temperature and the age of the electrode. To use the meter one must have values for the calibration constants Eo and s. Clearly the response depends on T. If the meter's circuitry can insert the (T/To) factor into its calculation then the meter is 'temperature compensated' (ATC equipped) and measurements can be taken at any temperature but one has, when calibrating at temperatures other than room temperature, to take into account that the calibrating buffer's pH's vary somewhat with temperature. An ATC equipped meter does this automatically. In a non ATC meter it must be done by the operator. It is quite possible to do but a little involved. It is, thus, when the meter is not ATC equipped, very important to make sure that the buffers and sample are all at the same temperature.
I have used this meter for about a year now. I had to get a second probe after only a month. The first probe worked very consistently for a few batches, then went haywire with crazy readings. I got a new probe and things appear to be fine now. Its always pretty much bang on when I calibrate with 4 and 7 solution - only ever .02 off at most. And my mash ph's are pretty much always the same for the same receipes with same salt additions, so Im pretty confident at least its consistent. I did notice one gotcha, I once got erratic readings and tracked it down to a piece of grain in between the probe and the outer plastic shell. I now pour my samples through a small sieve to get just the liquid. Also as mentioned by a previous poster - this thing is really sensitive to temp. I now always calibrate and measure samples at about 25-27 C. When I think about it now, maybe my first probe was OK after all but I was measuring at different temps. In summary, I may have been unlucky with the quality control on my first probe, otherwise this is a good meter once you get used to it. I have never done much pH reading work before and so this learning curve may have been the case if I had started with another model of meter. lastly, one thing it wont measure very easily is water. eg sparge water - it goes from 5.5 to 6.0+ over a minute or two, stir the water and it goes down again then creeps up again. I have to take an average and leave it at that. I normally do another reading once I have collected the entire kettle volume and assume my sparge water ph was fine as long as the ph of the kettle wort is not much different to the mash ph eg 5.4 to 5.5. I am not sure if this derivation is reasonable or not.


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UK Standard Delivery £3.99/ Free over £45 (2-4 working days). UK Next Day £4.99/ Free over £65 (order by 8pm Mon-Fri, & Sun) and Nominated Day Delivery (up to 7 days ahead) £4.99. Please note that during our busy periods deliveries may take longer.
We do not deliver beauty products to the Republic of Ireland or outside of the UK. We do not deliver footwear to Australia. This includes all Womens, Mens and Teens shoes, boots, slippers etc.
Free UK returns
FREE Returns to UK stores within 28 days (Sale items within 14 days).
FREEPOST via UK Collect+ within 28 days (Sale items within 14 days).
BY POST from UK & Ireland addresses within 28 days (Sale items within 14 days).