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Pot Roast with Balsamic Mushroom Gravy
This isn't your grandma's pot roast. Oh no. This one is bigger, badder and bolder in the flavor department. It's tender, melt in your mouth beef that's made even better by the balsamic mushroom sauce that you'll want to just spoon into your mouth (yes I did that). If that doesn't make you want to make this tonight how about I sweeten the pot. It's made in ONE POT. Y'all know how excited I get about those kinds of things. This roast is a low and slow stunner that you'll be gravitating to all fall and winter long.read more
Grilled Balsamic Steak and Mushroom Kebabs
Does anyone else think of fencing when there are kebabs on the menu? No, just me. Okay then. Glad we got that out of the way. I like kebabs. They're fun to say, and better yet fun to eat. You can have an entire meal on a stick. You know my aversion to dishes loving self would be all over that. Yep yep.
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Inside and Out Mushroom Swiss Burger
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Sometimes you just need a burger in your life. A big, fat, juicy mushroom Swiss burger to be exact. Now that spring has finally arrived we've busted out our leaf blower, cleaned off the deck and brought the grill back out. Now if it's still too chilly in your neck of the woods you can always use a grill pan. We wouldn't want anyone to miss out on this cheesy shroomy goodness.
Italian Steak with Grilled Radicchio Salad
Would you be amazed to know that I had everything delivered to my door to make this incredibly tasty Italian Steak with Grilled Radicchio Salad. Each ingredient pre-portioned (no measuring people). The delivery box also included an 8 x 10 recipe card complete with step by step photographs with clear and concise cooking directions, cooking tips and glossary of terms. Pretty much every thing is done for you but the cooking and the dishes. I'd say that's pretty amazing and that I'm sorry I didn't think of this incredible service myself.
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Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
Meatloaf is something we've all had at one time or another. I've found it to be true it's either really good or really bad. If it falls in the later it's usually because it's as dry as the Sahara desert. When it's done right meatloaf can be magnificent. We all know it's not going to win any beauty contests but it will satisfy your hunger in a big way. Meatloaf is stick to your ribs good and is a recipe you should have in your repertoire. We think ours is pretty special and after one bite we think you'll agree. What's our secret? The sauce.read more
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Grilled Ribeye with Balsamic Butter Sauce
Finally grilling season is here. I'm just a tad bit excited about this after a VERY long winter. I love the smells that waft through the neighborhood as soon as the weather has heated up (and the pollen has past ugh). People are out walking the neighborhood (and gasp actually smiling and waving), flowers are blooming, the trees are filling in and grills are going strong. It's a good thing.
We (and when I say we I mean my husband) like to grill a lot. It's typically, chicken, ribs, with the occasional steak thrown in. It's not that I have anything against steak, quite the contrary, bring on a hunk of perfectly cooked (for me) medium steak any day of the week if you're paying ; ) If I'm paying it's more of a special occasion meal. But guess what? Now it doesn't have to be.read more
Firehouse Chili con Carne
People are passionate about chili. They like it the way they like it and that's just the way it is. Some people like beans in the mix, others not so much. Some people top their chili with all kinds of interesting toppings: sour cream, cheese, chives, fritos, cornbread. Me I'm kind of an odd bird and I like my chili served over rice. Yep, always have. I also like for my husband to make it. Why you ask? Well I have to admit mine tastes more like spicy spaghetti sauce than chili so I defer to him on this one. And grilling for the most part.read more
Weeknight Meat Sauce with Rigatoni
Last month I received an email from America's Test Kitchen. They shared with me they have a BOOK coming out that's all about pressure cooking. I almost deleted the email because to be completely honest pressure cookers SCARE me. Seriously scare me. For some reason I truly believed if I used one I was going to have an explosion in my kitchen. True story. But somehow curiosity got hold of me.read more
Lasagna Macaroni and Cheese
Just saying the word lasagna makes me happy. I'm sure I'm not the only one. What's not to love right? Well other than how long it takes to make. It's one of the few dishes that I make that does requires the bulk of a day. I'm not going to lie, I don't make a lot of dishes that require that much commitment – you know I'm impatient. Now that I'm thinking about it I can only think of a few off the top of my head that I'm willing to spend that much time on. So if I am you can bet a jar of Nutella that it's got to be eyes rolling back into your head good. Period.read more
Coffee Rubbed Steaks
How would I describe coffee rubbed steaks? Two words. Crazy good. I do love my coffee (obsessed might be a better word) and I do love steaks so it's a natural combination for me. For others, it might not be the obvious choice but sometimes the obvious isn't always the best now is it? Go ahead and try something new. Come on. You can do it! The coffee rub forms a nice crust on the outside that's got a little bit of a kick to it. If you don't like so much of a kick just cut back on the chili powder.read more
Super Simple Summer Sliders
I have had a love affair with King's Hawaiian sweet rolls for as long as I can remember. They're soft, sweet and irresistible. I could pop them into my mouth all day long. But that would not be good would it. Sadly no. Sniff sniff. Instead of They're the perfect size to transform into sliders or bite sized sandwiches. Making them an awesome party appetizer, snack or even a light lunch.read more
Beef Tagliata Arugula & Mushroom Salad with Kerrygold Cashel Blue
I am a feeder. I LOVE having people over for dinner. I've never been able to cook for just our family. I blame my Mom for that ; ) Or maybe it was my Dad's fault because he was always dragging GI's over for dinner and she had to cook for an unexpected crowd . Anyway I get it honestly. Since I can't physically have you all over we'll have to settle for virtual dinner parties. Today you're in luck Susan and I are co-hosting a virtual pot luck with a few of our fabulously talented friends. We'll each be showcasing the Celtic wonder that is Kerrygold butter and cheese.read more
Grilled Steak Kebabs with Caesar Salad
Do you have a salad'tude: a salad state of mind? I do. That doesn't surprise you does it? I have confessed to you before that I am not much of a salad person (other than Caprese Salad which I could eat everyday) . When I do eat it it, 9/10 it is a small spinach salad made with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Simple but scrumptious. Probably a big part of my salad'tude is that I don't get creative with my salads. I tend to look at salads as the intro to dinner, a small supporting character if you will. But my ways are changing and I'll tell you why.read more
Steak with Shallot, Butter & Balsamic Sauce
Steak is sexy. Yes. It is. There's nothing like a perfectly cooked piece of melt in your mouth steak. For me that means medium. Not too rare, definitely not too done. Nothing worse than a piece of overcooked meat. If I wanted beef jerky I would have gotten beef jerky (I happen to adore beef jerky just not when I'm craving a melt in your mouth steak). One of my goals for this year is to conquer my fear of the flame, aka grilling.
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Scaloppine Pasticciate {Veal Scaloppine}
Another very impressive dish that couldn't be simpler to make. Veal Scaloppine. It even sounds romantic doesn't it ; ) And why wouldn't you just fall in love with this dish? There's: veal, mushrooms, CHEESE, ham, cream… It's just dreamy all together.read more
Bistecche Piccanti {Spicy Steak}
Sometimes I just want a piece of steak. I'm going to tell you a little secret though, I'm not the best grill master in the world. GASP. There I said it, whew. I feel better. So the idea of going outside and firing up the grill pretty much isn't high on my list. What do I do in those cases? Wait for Mr. Bell'alimento to come home to grill. He is the grill master in our casa. And I'm okay with that ; )read more
Nodini al Pomodoro {Veal Chops in Tomato Sauce}
Veal chops make my mouth water. Perhaps it's just hearing the word "chops" which makes me want to lick my lips. Or perhaps it's the oh so tender veal. Chissa {who knows} but what I do know is that Nodini al Pomodoro {veal chops in tomato sauce} is a dish that tantalizes my taste buds…read more
Brasato {Braised Short Ribs with Vegetables and Herbs}
Who doesn't love braised short ribs? Not only are they incredibly flavorful because of the sheer amount of time they spend bubbling away in their own special little jacuzzi, they're so tender they fall off the bone. And if that wasn't enough it's pretty much pot to table! Hey, what can I say, I like to cook but detest doing dishes…sigh
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Manzo alla Panna {Beef Roast with Parmigiano and Cream}
Before we get to this extraordinarily scrumptious beef roast {patience my pretties, patience}, I wanted to tell you about Kitchen Play ! It's a brand spanking new interactive site and I think you're going to like it. Who doesn't like to play in the kitchen after all, I know I do ; ) Because I know you're intrigued and you're asking so how exactly does this site work ? Well, I'm so happy you asked ; )
Kitchen Play will present a new sponsored Progressive Party each month. The premise: six bloggers tasked with the challenge of incorporating the same food product or kitchen tool into six wildly different courses. After each month's dramatic reveal, there will be a contest open to other food bloggers who want to try that month's recipes and post about it for a chance to win a prize. How fun right!
I was honored to be chosen to participate in this month's Progressive Party & Sur La Table just happens to be the Sponsor {squeeee} A word from our sponsor…"Sur La Table provides inspiration, tools and techniques for those who wish to enhance their lives through creative cooking and artful entertaining. Sur La Table's comprehensive selection of products includes tools from around the world to prepare any cuisine, as well as beautiful dishes, linens and glasses to create a striking presentation. Sur La Table shops the world for new products providing the unexpected and a sense of discovery, whether you step into one of its stores nationwide, open the pages of its catalog or visit surlatable.com."
My assigned course was ENTREE {score} and our top secret Sur La Table product {that was provided to me at no charge, ehem disclosure} was…*drumroll please* a Digital Flip Thermometer {perfect for cooking, baking and barbecuing Accurate up to 235 degrees F/112 degrees Celsius It's small, sleek and yes sexy! And comes in a variety of snappy colors!
So now, what to do with this sweet sexy little number, eh? Since it is now fall, and I can bear heating up the kitchen a wee bit, I thought a roast was in order. Not just any roast {you know me better than that} A Manzo alla Panna {Beef Roast with a Parmigiano Reggiano and Cream sauce} Oh yes, it's even better than it sounds. You'll definitely want to make this. You, your tummy and your family's tummies will thank me ; ) }
And…psst..because the site is called KITCHEN PLAY, {you knew a contest was coming didn't you ; ) } if you DO make this recipe {or any of the others from this progressive party – but you know you want to make THIS recipe right LOL} and post about the experience on your own sites you MIGHT just win a prize. Woo hoo! To read about all of the rules/regulations, head on over to Kitchen Play. The prize will be the same for each course: The Swissmar V-Slicer valued at $50 (6 prizes total). But wait, there will also be a GRAND PRIZE drawing (all contest entrants are eligible), *drum roll please* it's a Le Creuset Cassis Oval Wide French Oven, 3 ½ qt. #688606 Valued at $255.00.
Now there's a little incentive ; ) And here's a little more…
This is not your typical roast. The Parmigiano that is studded into the roast {that just sounds wrong doesn't it LOL} oozes creamy cheesy goodness while it cooks. The roast is kissed with a nice red wine and then soaks in a creamy bath until it reaches just the right temperature. It's juicy, moist and will have you going back for seconds {and maybe thirds, I'm not here to judge} I served this with a bed of Risotto ai Funghi that I made with leeks instead of onions. The sauce covered the Risotto like a warm blanket. It was the perfect culinary marriage on a plate.
So go ahead, get to playing in the kitchen ; ) Baci e in bocca al lupo {good luck}!
Manzo alla Panna {Beef Roast with Parmigiano and Cream}
What you'll need: {Easily serves 6 ppl}
3 pound Angus beef rump roast – room temperature
3/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
2 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano – cut into wedges {see directions}
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup dry red wine
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano – grated
What to do:
1. Rub the pepper onto all sides of the roast. Make small, deep slits in all sides of the roast. Cut your Parmigiano wedges so that they will fit into the slits of the roast. Insert the Parmigiano into each slit, making sure it's inserted all the way into the roast. Set aside.
2. Into your dutch oven add butter, olive oil over medium – high heat. Once melted add your roast and brown on all sides. {use a splatter screen if desired} Add wine and cook until wine has reduced by half.
3. Once wine has reduced, reduce heat to LOW, pour 1 cup of cream over roast, cover and simmer until roast reaches an internal temperature of 150-155 degrees {medium} Approx 2 – 2.5 hours. Continue adding 1/2 cup of remaining cream every half hour. Turn your roast every so often.
4. Once roast has reached it's internal temperature of 150-155 degrees, remove it from the dutch oven, transfer to a cutting board and allow it to rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
5. WHILE the roast is resting, skim the fat off of the top of the sauce and discard. Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and stir to combine. {If you prefer your sauce thicker, return the sauce to medium heat, stirring often and allow it to thicken}
6. Once the roast has rested, slice roast into thin slices and top with sauce.
Buon Appetito!
*You'll want your roast to be room temperature before browning. Your roast will cook more evenly if it's at room temperature. Same goes for the cream, you don't want to add a COLD liquid to a WARM pot.
* Once you're nearing the 2 hour mark start checking the internal temperature of your roast with your digital thermometer. Cooking times will vary depending on your stove and the size of the roast and how YOU like it cooked. We like our meat cooked medium which is 150 range for a warm pink center.
* It's EXTREMELY important to let your roast rest prior to slicing. If you slice it too early all the juices from the roast will just run out onto your cutting board.
* If your sauce, simply turn up the heat, continue to stir until it reaches your desired thickness.
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The University of Colorado at Boulder ("UCB") develops and adopts many different types of guidelines, statements, directives, procedures and policies. The purpose of this policy is: (1) to clearly distinguish between two types of documents (UCB Policies and Unit policies, procedures, directives, guidelines, and statements, as defined below), and (2) to establish a uniform and consistent practice to be followed by UCB in developing and adopting these documents.
This Policy shall take effect as of November 1, 2009 and shall be periodically reviewed and updated by the Vice Chancellors, or their designee, every two years thereafter.
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Philip P. DiStefano
Author(s): Campus Policy Advisory Committee
Distribution: Deans, Directors, Department Heads
Reviewed by: Vice Chancellors, 9/2/09; Chancellor's Executive Committee, 10/21/09
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Unfortunately, low-income consumers are often left out of conversations about how to improve the local food system. So, Post Oil Solutions engaged low-income consumers and local farmers in a conversation about how to create a system that would be beneficial to both parties. They came up with The Neighborhood Market, a weekly produce program where community members can purchase locally produced fruits and vegetables at a lower price. The model increased market opportunities for participating farmers and increased accessibility to local produce for low-income consumers.
This "Tip-Sheet" shares lessons learned based on the development of the Neighborhood Market program as it attempts to bridge the gap between low-income consumers and local farmers.
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WHEN a fire alarm goes off and smoke is seen, a building full of people erupts into a mad rush and the crowd scrambles toward the exits. If an earthquake hits, people might dive under tables instead. A computer program that places virtual humans in a building could help planners see how people would respond to an emergency and design the building's layout accordingly.
Luciano Soares at the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo in Brazil and his students created a set of virtual people with artificial intelligence and placed them inside a virtual building. Their job was simple: get away from a threat and to an exit as quickly as possible. By varying the types of threat, the number of people and their emotion level, the team simulated how crowds might react in different situations. For instance, people evacuated faster when there was a fire than when there was flooding. This is probably because fire originates at a single point that people can run from and because they recognise fire as more deadly.
Another version of the program runs on a tablet computer and can be used as emergency planners walk through existing buildings. It uses the tablet's built-in camera to film a room or hallway, then superimposes virtual people on the space in real time, giving planners an idea of how a crowd will behave.
Soares hopes the software will reveal problematic aspects of a building's layout. For example, pointing the tablet at a door and watching virtual people race toward it could show if it is too narrow and could become a bottleneck in an emergency.
The system was presented at the Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Reality in Cuiabá, Brazil, in May.
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In this interview, Arthur C. Brooks, author of Gross National Happiness, offers some telling data about the relative happiness of liberals and conservatives:
In 2004, people who said they were conservative or very conservative were nearly twice as likely to say they were very happy as people who called themselves liberal or very liberal (44 percent versus 25 percent). Conservatives were only half as likely to say they were not too happy (9 versus 18 percent). Political conservatives were also far less likely than liberals to express maladjustment to their adult lives. For example, adults on the political right were only half as likely as those on the left to say, "at times, I think I am no good at all." They were also less likely to say they were dissatisfied with themselves, that they were inclined to feel like a failure, or to be pessimistic about their futures. Further, a 2007 survey found that 58 percent of Republicans rated their mental health as "excellent," versus 43 percent of political independents and just 38 percent of Democrats.
Ronald Reagan was considered the "happy warrior" for a reason. Because he was happy about America, he was able to fight on her behalf. The fundamental difference between conservatives and liberals on this point is that conservatives have given themselves permission to value what's worthwhile in themselves, their cultures, and their beliefs, while liberals suffer from a default dissatisfaction with themselves and their way of life.
In liberal policy, we see this psychodrama writ large. The Left is perpetually dissatisfied with their country and its actions: liberals savor talk of
Last month, when filmmaker and playwright David Mamet renounced modern liberalism, he wrote "This is, to me, the synthesis of this worldview with which I now found myself disenchanted: that everything is always wrong." It is also Barack Obama's guiding political principle.


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PaCT workforce development
Course title: Managing Supervision and Staff Performance (1 day) - £25 per person
Course description
To equip delegates with practical tools and skills to manage staff performance and supervision successfully, in order to improve and maintain a high level of service.
Links to the QCF
The Supervision and Performance Management course links to the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) Health and Social Care Diploma level 5, units: LM2a 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.5. LM2c 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
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Recognise the impact of good supervision and performance management for the individual, team, service, organisation and service user:
Establish how the principles of supervision support performance management;
Identify the various steps of conducting an appraisal;
Explore through scenarios how to give performance feedback in different situations;
Recognise ways to engage staff in the supervision and performance process to build on employee ownership of outcomes
Set SMART objectives.
Dates, times & venues
There are currently no dates available, if you would like to register your interest in this course, please contact Mandy Littlehales on telephone number 01962 847250 or email email@example.com
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This course relates to CQC outcome 14
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- Ensure that staff are properly trained, supervised and appraised.
- Enable staff to acquire further skills and qualifications that are relevant to the work they undertake.
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analysisBy Greg Nicolson
While wintry weather is gathering over South Africa, the shoots of further economic pain are very much on the horizon. The National Union of Metalworkers SA (Numsa) has warned that a strike by its 220,000 members in the engineering and metals sectors is almost inevitable. Meanwhile, the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) strike in platinum continues. It's no coincidence the two most important unions in the country are sounding strikingly similar.
The load of workers that make up Numsa are not on strike. Yet. Speaking to media on Thursday, General Secretary Irvin Jim accused companies in the engineering and metals sector of arrogantly ignoring the pay and living conditions of workers while rewarding company executives with large bonuses. Numsa wants a one-year deal with a 15% pay increase but says negotiations are deadlocked, a dispute has been declared in the bargaining council, and the union is consulting its members on whether to strike. "Drawing from our past experiences, a strike is inevitable," said Jim on Thursday, giving employers until the end of the month to help find a resolution.
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IN Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, about two kilometers away from the Great East Road in Munali Constituency is a reality of an astonishing school life.
This is what has come to be known as Mango Groove Community School, deriving its name from a Mango tree under which the first lessons were conducted before some poorly constructed makeshift classrooms were put up.
At this school, which accommodates more than 260 pupils, vulnerability is so eminent among young children struggling to get a fair share of literacy from a few available teachers who have volunteered to help them out after realising their dreams for years now.
In its early stages, children used to sit on the bare ground or indeed found some 'comfort' on stacks of bricks as they took instructions from their teachers who had a black board propped up on the same Mango tree!
It is unthinkable but this has been the reality of life in this part of town and rare interest coupled with passion that prompted community efforts to put up the shoddy structures as classrooms to champion a way through to literacy in a more 'decent' but hard and unsafe way.
The health aspect of the children cannot just go unquestioned as these classrooms that are still being used do not even have a floor, thereby making the emission of dry-cough-causing dust a reality.
Yes, one would call this shaky resemblance of roofing materials and slapdash walls standing on bare ground as classrooms as there has been nothing close to a standard and safe structure to compare with.
Without recording a calamity, all seems well for both the teachers and children who are learning in these classrooms though under the Safety Act, these structures would have been pulled down.
These classrooms are just about one-and-a-half metres high, causing some spin of wonder on how the volunteer class teachers withstand the heat which is remitted from the iron sheets just about 60 centimetres or even less above their heads.
One would wonder why these volunteer educationists would endure such harsh conditions when they are not even on a Government payroll!
The missing piece of this puzzle is evidently clear as desires and great ambitions would be seen spilling out of these children's eyes despite poverty looming among them.
"I just want to be a teacher because the foundation of development in a country is education... in fact I just love teaching," said one of the ambitious girls standing next to her school head teacher.
It is as if these children rightfully know that poverty which has forced them to attend class without uniforms and bare feet is temporary as long as they acquire an education.
It is a dream they and their teachers would not allow to die, it seems.
Recently, the Rotary Club of Nkwazi saw the quest for education in this community amid squalid conditions.
As a voluntary club, they saw the need of contributing to the welfare of the school to better the shortcomings of these children by donating 55 new desks and learning materials in form of exercise books to last each child the whole term.
Rotary Club past president, who is also director of service projects, Masautso Nyanthando made the donation on behalf of the club.
Mr Nyanthando said he and the club value education a lot and that the donation was meant to supplement Government's efforts in providing quality education to all, especially those in need.
"The Rotary Club has seen presidents, ministers, doctors and teachers in you... so that is why we are here to give confidence in you with this donation.
"This is just the beginning as we pledge to continue coming in to help from time to time," he said.
He said the club is at the Mango Groove to stay as it will continue bringing different projects to the school so as to ensure that the standards of the school are uplifted. Education is the only key for unlocking the potential of these children's future, he noted.
Simon Bota, the Rotary past president and director of public relations, said the club was carrying out its mandate as enshrined in the motto 'Service above self' to go in the community to identify people in need.
"We were that needy at some point and that is what drives us to also assist because we grew up being assisted too," he said.
The 32-year-old Judith Lengwe is the head teacher of this school and says she possesses a special grace within her that makes her see a bright future in these children than what meets an ordinary eye.
She is a happy head teacher to receive a donation from the Rotary Club and says it is uplifting to see donors come through to change the face of the school with valuable contributions such as desks and books to motivate the children.
"As teachers, we look at these children with a special belief that this is not the way they will be living a few years to come," she said.
Ms Lengwe said the pupils who are mostly orphaned or living with single parents received some support from World Vision Zambia some time back that included a feeding programme for the children.
World Vision Zambia identified this desire some time ago and stepped in to help upgrade the school infrastructure and motivate the teachers financially.
For now, World Vision Zambia has since pulled out and most of that donation that has managed to sustain the school has come through the American government.
So far, a one-by-three classroom block has been well and professionally put up though it is too small to accommodate the ever increasing number of pupils overshooting 260 in number.
This is why the other scantily built structures are still in use despite being a vivid danger to both the children and the teachers.
Ms Lengwe believes that what she and other teachers are doing in the lives of these children will soon bear fruit as some of the ambitious children coming from that background will one day be eminent personalities in society to just be an answer to the limp of the school.
Despite all these challenges, the school has been producing remarkable results at Grade Seven level.
"Last year, we had 99 per cent of children making it into Grade Eight out of 21 children who sat for the exam, only one failed," she said.
After all this, Ms Lengwe still has some appeals to make to the Government and other well-wishers:
"We really want text books from Government for our pupils and motivation from the members of staff through being put on the Government payroll."
The issue of more classrooms is obvious as she said the school only safely accommodates less than half the number of pupils in the well-constructed classrooms.


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Federal judge clears Florida's water pollution limits
The state of Florida can set its own nitrogen and phosphorus water pollution limits, a federal judge ruled last week, backing the decision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to change the terms of a consent decree signed in 2009 that forced the agency to adopt limits with a specific numeric value.
The ruling was attacked by campaigners and environmental organizations which claimed that the stringent federal limits should be kept in place, but the federal judge stated that Florida could determine its own limits as the proposed criteria were in compliance with the federal standards. Opponents to the changes claimed that the criteria, suggested by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), were "arbitrary, capricious and an abuse of discretion" but U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle found that they were in accordance with the law.
RELATED: EPA proposes updates to stormwater permit rules
The FDEP commented in a statement that it was "thrilled" by the judge's decision. The department was happy to be able to implement "the most comprehensive numeric nutrient criteria in the nation," the statement said. It added that Florida was now closer to adopting additional nutrient standards regarding the level of pollution for rivers, lakes, streams, springs and coastal waters, which is an important step toward the main goal of the department: protection and restoration of water quality across the state.


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An everyday inspiration with her playful power-packed punches, Misaki Kawai is one of the most prolific artists I know. She has an upcoming solo exhibition at Tokyo Opera City in October; and at both Take Ninagawa (Tokyo) & Gallery Loyal (Malmö) in early 2011. Also, soon will be released a 500 page drawing book from the lovely Japanese publisher Schtucco. You can check Misaki's online shop for the very few copies of past pubications which are still available!


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It was my match and I lost it. That's basically what happened.
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Samantha Stosur booked her place in the semi-final of the French Open for the second successive year with a stunning victory over top seed Serena Williams.
The powerful Australian unleashed a ferocious display of hitting to oust the world number one 6-2 6-7 8-6 on the Roland Garros clay.
Williams squandered a match point of her own at 5-4 ahead in the third set, but seventh seed Stosur battled back to clinch a dramatic victory and set up a last-four clash with fourth seed Jelena Jankovic.
"I got a little bit nervous and a little bit tight, but overall, I actually felt good," Stosur said.
"It's not really a pressure. I guess everything is just adrenaline and all the emotions hitting you kind of at once.
"That third set I just kind of hung in there, and I was behind the whole time serving second. I had to wait for another opportunity and then I got one at 6-6 and thankfully I took it."
Stosur, fresh from an equally impressive victory over four-time champion Justine Henin in the previous round, used her fierce forehand to race through the first set in quickfire time.
And victory looked to be a formality when the 26-year-old from the Gold Coast broke to lead 5-3 in the second.
However, Williams hit back in style, converting her only break point of the set before running away with the tie-break 7-2.
Her ninth double fault gifted Stosur the opening game of the deciding set but she broke right back and almost broke again in game six.
Serving to stay in the match in game 10, Stosur collapsed from 30-0 up to match point down, Williams narrowly missing with what would have been a match-winning forehand pass.
And frustration turned to despair for Williams in the following game when Stosur clinically broke serve before holding for the win.
"It was my match and I lost it," said Williams. "That's basically what happened.
"She's a good player but I made so many errors and I definitely was nowhere near my best today."
Jankovic now stands in the way of a first Grand Slam final appearance for Stosur after the Serbian overcame Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 7-5 6-4 in an error-ridden last eight clash.
Jankovic, a semi-finalist at Roland Garros in 2007 and 2008, dug deep to prevail in a match littered with 42 unforced errors and 10 breaks of serve.
World number 36 Shvedova beat Jankovic in the second round of the US Open last year, but the Serbian claimed her revenge with a straight-sets triumph.
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The smoldering controversy over the Apple chief's involvement in stock options reignited once again on Friday after curious timing in a Pixar stock option was discovered by the Wall Street Journal.
Quoting an anonymous source, the financial paper placed Apple chief executive Steve Jobs in even deeper hot water than before by suggesting that he had signed a job contract for Pixar's chief creative officer John Lasseter which gave the premier film director a questionable stock option bonus.
The ten-year contract, finalized in March 2001, saw Lasseter granted one million shares whose initial value was dishonestly backdated to a date three months before the deal had been completed -- coincidentally, the same day Pixar shares had been at their nadir in December of 2000. The terms effectively guaranteed that Lasseter would turn an immediate $6.4 million profit the day his new employment took effect, even before he received his first paycheck.
Then the CEO of Pixar, Jobs was known to have helped work out the details of the contract and had to put his signature to the deal for it to take effect, the Journal's informant said. However, doubt exists as to how much conscious involvement the company head truly had in the agreement. While his name on the paper implies tacit endorsement of the dubious grant, Jobs himself may not have actually chosen the date.
Still, an intense level of legal scrutiny is bound to follow the often controversial chief. Both the federal government and Pixar's parent company Disney (on whose board Jobs sits) are said to be actively investigating the studio's handling of stock options. And as always seems to be the case these days, Jobs is under the close watch of the government for irregularities in stocks at his very first company, Apple.
It comes as little surprise that none of the involved parties were prepared to comment to the Journal on the day's news. Disney forwarded requests to speak to Jobs to Apple, which in turn said he was unavailable; a similar response followed in attempts to contact Lasseter. Disney itself chose not to comment on the matter.
Shareholders were suitably unimpressed and thrashed Apple's stock value, which tumbled $2.91 to close at $83.27 by the end of trading on Friday evening.
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Cedric Chappell, a Valley City State University student accused of killing one man and injuring another in Minneapolis last weekend, did not waive extradition to Minnesota Wednesday, but instead asked for an extradition hearing.
Judge Jay Schmitz set Chappell's bond at $1 million at the request of Barnes County State's Attorney Lee Grossman at the recommendation of the State of Minnesota. Grossman explained to the court that not only did he consider Chappell a danger to the community, but Chappell may also be in danger from those who may seek retribution.
Former Litchville man and University of North Dakota student Sean Opdahl received a $27,500 Army ROTC scholarship.
Opdahl, a junior at UND, said he received the scholarship after committing to stay in the National Guard.
His major is secondary social studies education, and he is involved with a campus and military ministry.
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The Vault coffee shop and bakery opens its doors Friday at 11:30 a.m. After the ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m there will be free samples of baked goods. On opening day The Vault will be serving sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, pretzels, mini cupcakes, pizza rolls, pumpkin truffles and rock candy.
The Vault is owned and operated by Kimberly "Kyly" Brekke and is the result of four years of restoration by her husband, David Brekke. The Vault is on the main floor of The Stavanger Building, which was originally built as The Bank of Valley City in 1919.
Someone broke into the Valley City-Barnes County Public Library late Saturday or early Sunday and took a minimal amount of cash from a drawer, said Library Director Steve Hammel.
Hammel said "somebody jimmied the back door lock and came in. There was no damage and a little cash was stolen from a drawer. It was a very inexpensive wakeup call."
Hammel said he has fixed the back door to the library "and put in deadbolts."
No library equipment or books were stolen or damaged. The library has little cash on hand – primarily the small amount of money collected from fines, Hammel said.
Karen Anderson and Scott Cole may never be allowed to construct a campgrounds in Getchell Township near Lake Ashtabula.
The couple appeared before Barnes County Commissioners a second time Monday, armed with signatures of 16 township residents who were willing to go on record not opposing the proposed 20-spot campgrounds.
More in Thursday's issue of the Times-Record.
United Way of Barnes County will host the Sheyenne Valley Shuffle, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, in Valley City, Oct. 26 at 8 a.m.
Read this story in Thursday's Times-Record.
Valley City will host the 2013 State Cross Country meet at Bjornson Park on Saturday, Oct. 26.
"This is going to be a very big event for our community and school," Valley City High School Athletic Director Martin Bratrud said.
Valley City Parks & Recreation women's volleyball teams entered the first of eight weeks of Fall League action with two games for each squad on Tuesday night.
Old Settlers League bowling returned for Week 3 action.
American Legion No. 2 finished 3-1 against VFW.
Brothers III swept American Legion No.1 4-0.
Hoff & Jan's Upholstry went 3-1 against Eagles.
Brothers IIIÂ rolled the high team game (803 pins) and the high team series (2,311).
City Lights won 4 games because of a Bye.
Enterprise took 4 games from K&S Carpet Cleaning.
J&S Marketing finished 3-1 against Tavern 94.
Pizza Corner swept 5 Star Bucking Bulls, 4-0.
City Lights turned in the high team game of 1,131 pins, and the high team series at 3,264.


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There are many occasions when rehiring retired employees, either those retired specifically from Binghamton University or other state agencies, is important and valuable. When they are hired by the University, until they reach 65 years of age, they are limited in the amount of compensation they can be paid each calendar year. In addition, the Human Resources Office is required to submit paperwork and documentation on behalf of the employee hired to ensure that compensation is within established law and there is no disruption in the retirees pension. It is also important to note that there are limitations on the compensation a retiree may earn from the perspective of the social security administration as well. Retirees who continue to work should check with that office separately about those rules.
Section 150 of the Civil Service Law of New York State mandates that retired state or local employees may not be rehired by the state or a political subdivision and receive pension benefits while employed. Sections 211 and 212 of the Retirement and Social Security Law of New York State do provide for exceptions to this rule. This policy sets forth guidelines to assist State University of New York campuses in complying with the New York State laws regarding the re-hiring of retired public employees.
Section 150 of the Civil Service Law of New York State authorizes that retired public employees may not be rehired and receive pension benefits while serving the state or a political subdivision. However, sections 211 and 212 of the Retirement and Social Security Law of New York State present exceptions to section 150.
The clear intent of the law is to restrict the circumstances in which an individual can simultaneously receive both a salary and a pension from New York State. This is important to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Thus, it is incumbent upon all campuses to ensure that requests for section 211 waivers are limited to those cases where no other alternative (such as hiring a new employee or training an existing employee) is available.
Under section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, such approvals may be granted for periods not exceeding two years each, provided that such person may not return to work in the same or similar position for a period of one year following retirement. As noted above, however, requests for such waivers should be made only rarely, and should be sought only for the time period that is absolutely necessary. If a request must be made to renew the employment of any individual after the completion of the two-year period, a new application with the necessary information must be submitted, and the prospective employer must again attest that no qualified persons are available for recruitment other than the retiree. A new search should be conducted before that attestation is made.
If a retiree was primarily employed by another employer but employed on a part-time basis at a University campus, earnings will be limited, if the employee's pension is based in part on the campus service. Some examples:
Questions about whether a given employee's earnings are limited should be referred to the retirement system from which they retired or to the university-wide benefits manager for ORP retirees.
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Retired members of ERS or TRS who elect to suspend their pension benefits may be re-employed without limitation and may re-join the retirement system. Members of the ORP may elect to suspend their pension benefits by discontinuing any systematic or periodic withdrawals during the period of re-employment. This will allow them to return to payroll without limitation, but they will not be allowed to re-join a retirement system, ORP members who have annuitized their contracts may not suspend their pension since an annuity cannot be stopped once it has begun.
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Chelsea Handler always gets the most fun interviews out of Jennifer Aniston, largely because they are close friends in real life. So it's no surprise that someone like Katie Couric would ask Handler about Aniston's upcoming wedding, and then Handler would feel comfortable enough with Aniston to bring it up on her show "Chelsea Lately."
Aniston, though, didn't seem to understand why Couric would be so interested in her wedding. "What's Katie Couric? Is she a legitimate journalist?" Aniston asks Handler. "Is she getting tabloidy? Wasn't she on the 'Today Show'?"
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Sometimes sportswriters and broadcasters have a background in athletics before sitting behind a computer or television camera.
There was nothing like that for me before beginning my career at the Starkville Daily News back in the 1980s.
Anyone who knew me before beginning my journalistic career in this area are a witness that there's not one athletic bone in my body. Throwing any kind of football, basketball, baseball or softball was the furtherest thing from my mind.
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Motorists are just soft touches when it comes to fuel
Published at 13:31, Monday, 05 October 2009
THE price of petrol is a major issue. I am old enough to recall, whilst an apprentice in the motor trade in 1947, petrol being two shillings 1½d per gallon; or about 10 to 11 pence per 25 litres.
Some years ago I did confront my then MP with a request for the Government to display basic full retail prices and tax in both litres and gallons.
The explanation I received was that it would cost them the election.
What all politicians of all parties omit to tell you is that the Government add an oil tax to the fuel price, finally adding VAT to arrive at the retail cost.
This situation has carried on for years.
We can all guess what would happen if normal business added tax to tax; they would finish up in jail.
Mr Motorist has for too many years become a soft touch as a source of easy income for successive governments.
Perchance this requires Tesco in Carlisle and Tesco in West Cumberland to offer similar prices without using a lame tale called population and mileage as examples, then so be it.
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- DVD Release Date: September 25, 2001
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When her husband keels over from a stroke, Raynelle Slocumb (Whoopi Goldberg) calls the entire clan together to remember their dearly departed. Family tensions reach a comedic boil as the wildly dysfunctional Slocumbs squabble and fight their way to the funeral, including Raynelle's battling sons (LL Cool J & Anthony Anderson) and their long-suffering wives, played with comic brilliance by Jada Pinkett Smith and Vivica A. Fox. You'll double over with laughter taking in this film filled with "inspired humor...a movie to be cherished." (Kevin Thomas, L.A Times).
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that any plan by the federal government to forcefully reopen the nation's universities will be met with stiff resistance.
The development came as President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to personally intervene in the resolution of the impasse and has summoned the leadership of ASUU to the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
ASUU chairman, University of Abuja Chapter, Mr. Clement Chup, who confirmed the invitation by President Jonathan for meeting, however, said anything short of a clear agenda for implementing the 2009 Agreement would not be acceptable to the Union.
In a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Abuja during the weekend, Mr. Chup, said any form of authoritarian approach in the resolution of the crisis would not work.
He added the surest and the shortest route to industrial harmony in the university system was the fastest approach to revitalising the system.
The UNIABUJA chairman of ASUU, stressed that the union would not in any way be intimidated into jeopardising the future of Nigerian students, and by implication, the country, through half measures or by coercion.
He said "The attention of our union is drawn to some recent reports in some media alleging that the President of Nigeria would direct the re-opening of all Nigerian universities with or without an amicable resolution with ASUU.
"We wish to state that while the President of the Federation has issued an invitation to the leaders of our union for dialogue, it will be totally unacceptable to our members if government fails to come out with a clear agenda on implementing the 2009 Agreement.
"Authoritarian posturing has never solved and will not solve the impasse. We are calling on Mr President to tow the path of honour and as a democrat, respect the 2009 Agreement.
"This is the surest and the shortest route to industrial harmony in the University system and the fastest approach to revitalising the system.


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Yamaya Corp aims to be the leading chain in the retailing of alcoholic drinks in Japan. The company bases its philosophy on prospering in harmony with its clients and society, aims to sell products at lower prices by changing its logistics structure, not only by lowering the profits of the company or manufacturers. Part of its strategy to achieve this is the creation of a world liquor system, which will enable it to purchase products not through other domestic companies, but directly from...
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Bulldozers first emerged during the nineteen thirties and since then have proven very popular for use in excavation and clearing sites. The original design for the bulldozer had proven to be a success in its field. Its hard wearing design was soon noted and became the inspiration for the first caterpillar driven tanks used in world war one.
Other heavy engineering vehicles are sometimes referred to as bulldozers. Bulldozers by definition are high powered caterpillar driven tractors with a fixed front dozer blade and ripper blade mounted at the back.Advantages of Bulldozers
Bulldozers are large and heavy vehicles making them a good choice for demolition and clearing sites. Caterpillar tracks give bulldozers a distinct advantage allowing them to be surprisingly maneuverable for their extreme weight. The tracks have strong grips helping them to tackle uneven terrain. The tracks are also quite wide which helps to distribute their heavy weight preventing them from sinking in sandy or muddy ground.
Bulldozers are renowned for holding their ground which gives them phenomenal strength for pushing and dragging obstructions in their path. Some models of tanks can even tow up to 70 tons of weight and are used for moving written off vehicles and military purposes as well as in construction and demolition projects.Components
The bulldozers main strength is clearly its weight. Using this weight and its two fitted blades bulldozers are capable of performing a variety of tasks. The two component blades are the dozer and the ripper.
- The Dozer blade is fitted to the front of the bulldozer and is the main drive for clearing obstacles. The dozer is made from a piece of heavy weight metal plate which is extremely durable. As well as clearing large obstacles from the bulldozers path the dozer is also used for moving mounds of earth, sand and general debris. There are three distinct kinds of dozer blade. The S or straight blade is a short blade without lateral curves, or side wings. Its design makes it particularly useful for agricultural and forestry work such as fine grading. The second blade is the U or universal blade. The U blade is taller than the S blade with defined curves and side wings allowing it to carry loads of earth and debris. The third blade is a combination of the two often referred to as a SU blade. The SU blade is shorter than the universal blade with less emphasised curves and reduced wings. This kind of blade is useful for quarry work such as moving large quantities of rocks.
- The Ripper blade is a long blade attached to the back of the bulldozer and (as the name suggests) is useful for ripping and breaking up obstructions. Rippers resemble a claw and are available in different designs for different purposes. A single ripper blade is called a shank and provides good leverage for heavy ripping jobs. Shanks can be arranged in groups of two or more to provide more grip for spread out or scattered obstructions and debris.


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State Agent Who Quizzed Koula Gives Answers On Witness Stand
A three-hour video of a cop questioning a possible murder suspect was a key piece of evidence on Tuesday at the Eric Koula trial...
The video showed state agent John Christopherson asking Eric about things that could link him to the 2010 murders of his parents. The agent told Eric that his parents would want him to do the right thing. Defense attorney Keith Belzer said that sounded like Christopherson was trying to get a confession from Koula, and the agent said that was 'a goal.'
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An Audi A4 has set a world record for a biogas-fuelled car, hitting 227mph in the hands of German racer Jurgen Hohenester.
That's really quite quick, especially for a car that looks even duller than the standard A4, if that's possible. Just check out those flush wheel trims and the blocked-off front grille: all for aero, of course, but you'd hardly pick it as a 200mph-plus car if it swept past you on the M6, would you?
But the silvery saloon is powered by Audi's twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6, modified to run on compressed biogas and putting out a frankly loony 700bhp.
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(Image: Judson Edeburn, director of Duke Forest)
You know something serious has happened when you see a scene like this. It might be drought or disease or mysterious meteoric events – but ice can also bend the mighty tree to its will, as here in Durham, North Carolina.
Freezing rain and ice struck the 2800-hectare wood on 6 and 7 March. It left pine trees over 3 metres high bent with their tips nearly touching the ground, and others uprooted or broken. Now the researchers from nearby Duke University who use the forest are pondering how to save it: they're thinking of using pulleys to straighten those that don't recover on their own.
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Thursday nights are for basketball.
Our girl pulls on cotton socks with pandas at the toes and everyone tumbles into nylon shorts and oversized t shirts. We fall out the door trying to beat the stop and start of rush hour traffic.
In my bag I have a ziploc full of popped popcorn-salty and earthy and still a little warm, some jagged-cut time flash cards, coloring supplies jammed in tight, my book and a neon pencil with a waxy yellow tip.
We shuffle through cold mid-winter air into the gymnasium with it's spit-shined floors and humming lights. I begin two hours of sitting on ramrod wooden bleachers with my back against a cold cement wall.
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I look up and across the gym our five year old boy is sprawled out on his belly, legs kicked up at a perfect angle. He's chosen oversized basketball shorts, a bright and true red shirt and his black cowboy boots. Only a few inches of his knees, still round with childhood, show between the hem of his shorts and the curve of his boots. He is laughing, his nubbin fingers the perfect resting place for his round and full and rose-red cheeks.
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Defining the terms "Ciment Fondu" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
I'm not sure in every case what is meant by "Ciment Fondu".
At the Wesco refractory, they called it 'fondu' and said I could use it for mortar. The bag I bought is labeled 'calcium aluminate cement'. There are instructions for accelerating cement on the bag.
As an aside, this refractory makes a castable refractory cement: The owner mentioned a simple castable refractory recipe that included this calcium aluminate cement plus aggregate and something else.
I see Australians use the term ciment fondu....Is it the same type of product?
Regardless of the down side of a quick set, I'm going to experiment with it and see if I can't use it in my home brew mortar (reducing the lime portion as necessary if it sets too fast). I'll be building the dome in 70F weather real soon, so I don't expect a set time that is too rapid like when it is hot outside.
What is your experience with calcium aluminate cements (in home brew mortar)? :)
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
I used calcium aluminate cement in the refractory for my WFO. It was called Fondu. There is no final "e" on the name, here's a link:
Kerneos Inc.
I think the word "fondue" has to do with a melted food (cheese or chocolate) into which one dips pieces of bread or fruit etc.
There has been a bit of discussion on the subject I would suggest checking the archives and/or my thread: "Steel Dome Oven".
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
Thanks Wiley....Kernos is the manufacturer of my fondu cement. I changed the spelling in the OP soas not to confuse anyone else. I did a search, but didn't find what I was looking for. I'll be substituting the fondu for portland in the home brew....I'd like to hear from those who have done the same. :)
Next time I visit Wesco refractories, I'll get the recipe for a castable refractory mix so we can make our own castable home brew using the fondu cement.
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
Apparently it is the ingredient added to rapid set concrete. When used with either portland cement or lime you will get a reaction that speeds up the setting time. The trade name is Ciment Fondu.
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
Even the smallest amount of lime combined with the calcium aluminate cement will act as an accelerant. I think you are better to eliminate the lime entirely from the mix, but by all means try it for yourself. A popular castable mix for kiln castable parts is 5 parts crushed firebrick to one part cal. Alum. Cement by volume. proprietary castable refractory mixes contain fly ash, and aggregates (grog which is crushed fired fire clay capable of standing up to thermal shock and fibres which burn out to create holes where moisture can escape) Making up your own brew is a difficult task, probably better to stick to a proprietary mix rather than invent your own which may fail.
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
Thanks David :)
I will do some test mixes prior to starting.
I'd still like to hear from someone who has elected to use the home brew with the calcium aluminate option.....Anyone?
A report on "Ciment Fondu" & "Calcium Aluminate in 'Home Brew' mortar
Well, I'm almost done with my dome and have been using the home brew with the calcium aluminate option. No regrets.
It worked well with a little cautious experimentation. When we get to the lime container, we use about one fourth or one fifth of a measure and it set in 5-15 minutes, depending on the amount of water added. The outside air temperature has run between 55 F and 80 F. It does set up faster the warmer it gets!
It seemed easy enough to use, just don't mix too much at one time, one half a liter to one liter worked well for us.
BTW, leaving the lime out entirely allowed us 15-20 minutes working time, which is too long for me when you get up to the steeper chains of your dome. HTH
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
"one half a liter to one liter "
So what were the proportions and materials of your final recipe?
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
The recipe in the pompeii plans is:
1 part calcium aluminate (we used ciment fondu)
3 parts sand
1 part fire clay (we used hawthorne blend clay)
1 part lime (....I don't recommend any lime!....)
We used that recipe, but withheld 75% of the lime recommended (working in the 55-80 F temperatures).
The recipe, without lime, set in 15-20 minutes if you don't water it down.
Heeding your cautions about use of lime, we were cautious with the lime and found that using 25% the recommended rate of lime worked for us at those temperatures. In the end, we eliminated lime altogether.
We dry mixed a gallon sized bucket of ingredients, then mixed small amounts taken from that dry mix with water. We used about half or one liter of the dry mix as needed and added water, that way we always had fresh mortar. Our mortar would hold most bricks after four or six minutes, except the last few chains....We are taking longer up there.
For the last four or five chains, I inserted a pilates ball and didn't have any more problems holding bricks in place -I recommend this without reservation.I can imagine this mixture setting in <one minute at 90 F if using the original recipe.
I used this process to take advantage of the improved heat absorption and heat holding characteristics supposedly found in this mixture over the Portland option. More than one member has recommended eliminating the lime from the FB pompeii plan recipe....I see both sides of the issue. :)
Thanks David for your caution about use of lime in this mixture, we took your advice and went slowly. :)
When you accelerate cement (concrete), there is a tendency to form small cracks on the surface of the concrete because of the rapid shrinkage. I have noted some tiny surface cracks in the mortar but do not expect any leaks or other problems. That is the only down side so far. :)
Re: Defining the terms "Cement Fondue" & "Calcium Aluminate Cement"
I am waiting for some pics of your build.
In the mean time can you or someone else tell me what you use the lime for in this mix? I was under an uneducated assumption that the Ciment Fondu was a complete refractory cement solution.
My interest is in using The Ciment Fondu or HeatStop 50 or any similar product for a self cast oven, most likely in several pieces.
I wonder if it would be acceptable to add the sand and/or some clay to the refractory cement in self cast pieces for a WFO? The idea being to get some more product for the oven pieces at a lower price. Or would the sand and clay weaken the pieces too much for self standing cast oven pieces?
Thanks for any comments or wisdom on materials and methods.
Merrill, WI
PS I think my local Cement provider has quoted me $68.00 for what they are calling a 40 pound pail of HeatStop II, (that seems kind of high and I haven't seen reference to a 40 pound package anywhere else).
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