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1/18 Smackdown, 1/16 Main Event & SMS Spoilers
* Dolph Ziggler defeated Zack Ryder with a Zig Zag.
* Wade Barrett defeated Yoshi Tatsu with the Bull Hammer elbow.
First was Dolph Ziggler vs. Zack Ryder. Small pop for Ryder. Mixed reaction for Ziggler when his music initially hit, but he gained more heat once he began taunting the crowd.
(1) Dolph Ziggler (w/A.J. Lee and Big E. Langston) beat Zack Ryder. Ryder was on the offensive for most of the match. Highlights included a springboard cross-body to the outside on Ziggler. Good use of Big E. and A.J. on the outside to hold off Ryder while Ziggler was down. The crowd was solidly behind Ryder the whole match; he got some pretty good "Woo"s when he teased the Broski Boot. The boot itself missed and Ziggler hit him with the Zig-Zag on the rebound for the win.
Next was Wade Barrett vs. Yoshi Tatsu Not much crowd response for either Superstar. People cheered for Tatsu because he was the face, but it seemed like nobody was truly interested in the match. Pre-Match, Barrett stared down Kofi Kingston (who was on commentary) to continue their current feud.
(2) IC champion Wade Barrett beat Yoshi Tatsu. Surprisingly, Tatsu had most of the offense during the match. Everyone around me wondered about why a champion like Barrett would actually have a hard time with someone like Tatsu. The match finished with Tastu coming off the rope and Barrett hitting him with what looked like Abyss's Black Hole Slam for the win.
Main Event:
- Randy Orton battled Antonio Cesaro in the opening match. After about 25 minutes, The Shield interfered and beat down Orton. The Miz hit the ring to make the save. The crowd was hot and chanting, "Feed Me More!" The Shield hit a triple power bomb on Orton, while Cesaro laid Miz out with a Neutralizer. No verdict announced, but it appeared to be either a no-contest, or a disqualification victory for Orton.
- The Usos defeated The Prime Time Players in a very slow match.
First was Randy Orton vs. U.S. champion Antonio Cesaro. Big Pop for Orton during his extended entrance. They really gave him time to play to the crowd. Little heat for Cesaro, even after recapping Raw's events where he insulted The Miz and Flair. Miz is on commentary, so I'm sure there will be comments on his side when the episode airs.
(1) Randy Orton beat U.S. champion Antonio Cesaro via DQ in a non-title match. This was easily my favorite match of the night. The match opened with a lot of striking and brawling, but also had plenty of good spots to get the crowd excited and into the match. This was probably the most response from the crowd for the evening, as well, with just as many pro-Orton chants as there were anti-Cessaro. Highlights were a superplex by Orton where he stood on the top rope and Randy's signature standing clotheslines, scoop slam, and second rope DDT. The finish came after the DDT, when Cesaro rolled out and The Shield jumped the rail and climbed the apron. Miz then jumped from commentary to stand by Orton's side. The Shield feigned leaving before rushing the ring and attacking the two Superstars - Ambrose and Rollins on Orton and Reigns on Miz.
Post-match, Rollins and Ambrose were able to beat down Orton enough to leave him and help Reigns triple-team Miz. Rollins and Ambrose held Miz up to allow Reigns to hit a pretty big Spear. The three then turned to Orton and hit him with the triple powerbomb. After The Shield left, Cesaro re-entered to pick up Miz and hit him with his finisher. The sequence ended with Cesaro holding the U.S. Title and flag standing over Miz.
Next was Prime Time Players vs. The Usos
(2) The Usos beat Prime Time Players. Everyone was pretty disinterested in most of the match. Neither team got much reaction during their entrances and the match was more of the same. Titus was able to get some reaction during a spot when Young was thrown out and O'Neil (with whistle) called for the Time Out. He also responded to the crowd trying to get The Usos back with him whistling off their cheers. PTP controlled most of the match until the finish, when one Uso hit a superkick on Young. They both climbed the top rope and teased a double splash, but one jumped onto O'Neil on the outside and the other hit the Uso splash on Young for the win.
- The show opens up with Del Rio Fiesta. Alberto Del Rio got a small pop coming out, they'll probably dub that. Dolph Ziggler interrupts the party. The Big Show comes out as well, and then Sheamus. This sets up a tag match for later tonight, with Ziggler and Big Show vs. Del Rio and Sheamus.
- U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro defeated Kofi Kingston in a non-title match.
- Team Hell No and Randy Orton vs. Team Rhodes Scholars and Wade Barrett is up next. Orton won the match for his team after hitting Sandow with an RKO and pinning him. After the match, Kane hugged Orton and Daniel Bryan joined in.
- The Miz defeated Primo with a figure four leglock.
- The Great Khali defeated Tensai.
- WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn defeated Aksana.
- World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus defeated Dolph Ziggler and The Big Show.
- Smackdown opened with Del Rio's "fiesta." The ring is decorated with red, white, and green balloons and ring curtains. Inside is the red carpet with a Mariachi band and a Flamenco dancer. The Latino crowd was really into the band and dancer. There was a small pop for Ricardo Rodriguez as he brought out Del Rio. Del Rio didn't have a car again and was dressed in a white suit. Del Rio talked about how he was ready to party, but didn't get much mic time before being interrupted by Dolph Ziggler (Big E. and A.J. in tow). Not much heat for Ziggler as he made his way to the ring. Ziggler reminded Del Rio that he may thing he's won the World Title, but all he's really gained is a target on his back because he can cash in his MITB case at any time. He threatened to have Big E. drop him right now, to which Del Rio said "Bring It On."
Big Show's music then hit. Still little heat. Ziggler then stated that Del Rio is pretty outnumbered right now. Cue Sheamus's music. Sheamus stated he wanted to come out and help Del Rio with this numbers situation. He also stated he wants to make amends with Del Rio over everything they've been through, including the last time they were in San Antonio and he stole his Ferrari. Sheamus offered to be the bouncer for this Fiesta, but Del Rio said he doesn't want a fight...okay maybe a little.
Before a brawl could ensue, Booker T's music hit and he broke it up. He pulled a Teddy Long announcing tonight's Main Event will be a Tag Match between Del Rio & Sheamus and Ziggler & Big Show. Booker then kicked the heels out of the ring and re-kicked off the party including a Spin-a-rooni and Sheamus dancing with the Flamenco girl.
(1) U.S. champion Antonio Cesaro beat Kofi Kingston in a non-title match. Just a little heat for Cesaro, even after seeing what he did to The Miz an hour earlier in the Main Event taping. Good pop for Kofi. Cesaro controlled most of the match, but Kofi also had some good offense. The match finished with Kofi trying a huracanrana from the top, but he was caught and put into the Neutralizer.
Backstage Segment: Miz was stopped by Primo and Epico, calling him Ric Flair's new partner. Some funny back and forth ended with Miz challenging one of them to a match, Rosa's choice.
(2) Great Khali beat Tensai. Nobody cared about this match. They recapped last week when Ziggler assaulted Hornswoggle, who was not present. The only good thing about this match was that it was quick (which all of Khali's matches are). Awkward brawling was finished with the Chop from Khali for the win.
Backstage Segment: Kane and Bryan talking about Rhodes Scholars interrupting their therapy session on Raw. Bryan talked about Cody's mustache which led to an inferred dislike from Kane about Bryan's beard. It ended in a Yes/No fight. Orton interrupted asking if they were going to act like they're second graders, or focus on tonight's match. Kane left, then Bryan told Orton they're not second graders, they're in therapy. Orton mentioned the importance of winning the Rumble, but Bryan told him not to worry about that, and focus on tonight's match. He then offered a group hug.
Next was Wade Barrett/Rhodes Scholars vs. Orton/Hell No. Little heat for Barrett, and decent heat for Rhodes Scholars. I felt like if they gave Sandow the mic, it would have gotten the crowd more against them. Big pop for Orton and good "Yes" chants for Bryan.
(3) Randy Orton & WWE tag champions Daniel Bryan & Kane beat IC champion Wade Barrett & Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow. Orton started it off, but was out pretty quickly. Most of the match was Barrett/Rhodes Scholars working pretty well together isolating Kane. Big pop when Randy was finally tagged back into the match. The finish came while Sandow was the legal man, but Rhodes hit the Cross Rhodes on Orton behind the ref's back. Kane made the save and went out to fend off Rhodes. RKO on Sandow for the win.
After the match, Bryan wanted a hug from Randy. Randy turned away, but was stopped by Kane. Kane then held his hands up before grabbing Orton in a bear hug. Bryan jumped on from behind (looked as bad as it sounds). Final big pop for Orton during his curtain call.
Next was The Miz vs. Primo. Decent pop for Miz, but I expected more, especially with how much the crowd reacted when he jumped in to help Orton on Main Event. Little heat for Primo.
(4) The Miz beat Primo. I didn't get this match. It honestly felt like it was simply to try to get the predominantly Latino crowd into a filler match that would usually have little interest. Primo also had most of the offense during the match, which I also didn't get. Why would they have The Miz, who's being billed as a title contender, have this much trouble with a guy that's going to be on NXT next week? The finish came after Miz's corner clothesline. He teased the Skullcrushing Finale, but Epico interfered. Primo hit Miz from behind and teased the Figure Four, but Miz kicked him off into Epico, knocking him off the apron. Miz then locked in the Figure Four to win.
Backstage Segment: Divas congratulated Kaitlyn on her Divas Title win. Booker T and Teddy also come in to congratulate, Booker T thanking for representing H-Town and Teddy thanking for making Eve quit. Kaitlyn then left for her match.
(5) Divas champion Kaitlyn beat Aksana in a non-title match. Small pop for Kaitlyn, even when announced that she's from Texas. They played a recap from Raw where Kaitlyn won the title and Eve quit. Most fans weren't really into this match, as there were more cat-calls than cheers. The Divas did get a small pop when Kaitlyn smacked Aksana on the ass. The finish came with Kaitlyn winning with the spear.
Recap of Shield on Raw.
Shield backstage promo from a self-shot camera. (It's back!) Shield stated they tried to hold Mick accountable for all the kids who injured themselves emulating his hardcore style. They threatened Orton stating they only broke just one of Orton's bones and he has many more to come. It ended with Ambrose yelling "Believe in the Shield!" Orton and Sheamus were then shown watching the promo backstage. Sheamus apologized for not being there to help Orton out on Main Event. Orton stated he doesn't need Sheamus's help, but needs a win at The Rumble.
Main Event time with Show/Ziggler vs. Del Rio/Sheamus. Medium heat for Show. They recapped last week's title match to which Show just stared at the screen. Medium heat for Ziggler (with Big E. and A.J.).
Commercial Break: Promo for the new Best of Raw/SD 2012 DVD.
Back from break, they recapped Monday's cage match between John Cena and Ziggler. Big pop for Sheamus, but still only a decent one for Del Rio. Again no car for Del Rio, so I guess WWE is moving away from that. Despite the mediocre pop, the Latino crowd was behind Del Rio for most of the match, shouting things in Spanish that I didn't understand.
(6) World Hvt. champion Alberto Del Rio & Sheamus beat Big Show & Dolph Ziggler via count-out. The match opened with Del Rio and Ziggler, who both had some really good spots together. Big E. attempted interference when Del Rio was on the outside, but was fought off. The ref saw this and tosses Langston. A.J. went nuts and climbed into the ring to yell at the ref. She's tossed. The rest of the match was pretty good. I like the change of pace that Show/Ziggler created as a team. Highlights included a big slam from Show and a second rope splash from Show on Sheamus. After a nearfall, Show attempted a second one, but Sheamus rolled out. Sheamus tagged in Del Rio and the crowd was really getting behind it, but it seemed like it was more in reaction to Rodriguez's cheerleading on the outside. It makes you wonder how much worse this face turn would be if Del Rio were forced to stand on his own. Del Rio hit a big kick on Ziggler and got a nearfall. He locked in the cross-arm, but it was broken up by a leg drop on Show. Sheamus came in and hit the White Noise on Show (very impressive) to cause him to roll out of the ring. Del Rio then brought back the bucket from last week, but this time it actually had water in it. Show left and the team lost via count-out (Ziggler had also rolled out of the ring as some point, but it seemed like the ref was counting out Show, despite Ziggler being the legal man). Red, white, and green balloons fell from the sky as the crowd celebrated the face's win.
Post-show: Ziggler re-entered the ring to be hit with the title belt by Del Rio. Sheamus then hit the brogue kick to send everyone hope happy.
Biggest Pops:
- Sheamus
- Orton
- Del Rio (eventually)
- Kofi
- Miz
Most Heat:
- Ziggler
- Show
- Rhodes Scholars
- Cesaro
- Shield (during their promo)
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|ASUS F1A75-M PRO FM1 Motherboard
|Reviews - Featured Reviews: Motherboards
|Written by Hank Tolman
|Monday, 11 July 2011
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ASUS Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (uEFI)
As with most of their recent motherboards, ASUS has integrated their uEFI instead of a BIOS. I am a big fan of this and I hope most other manufacturers will make the move if they haven't already.
When you enter the ASUS uEFI (by pressing DEL at the boot screen), you are greeted with the EZ Mode screen. Here you get a snapshot of your system. The date and time are present up at the top along with some system information like the model of your motherboard, the uEFI version and build date, the CPU model and speed, and the amount and speed of your system memory. You also have the option to change the language, but I prefer English. Some core measurements are given a little lower on the screen. These include CPU and Motherboard temps, CPU and rail voltages, and fan speeds. Just below that you get the option of tweaking your system performance slightly by just choosing one of the three options. The first option is for better energy savings, the middle option is normal, and the last option is for better performance. The performance settings increase the base clock to 103 from 100, giving you a very slight overclock. The last thing you can do on the EZ Mode screen is change the boot order of your attached devices. To get more options, click on the Exit/Advanced Mode icon and enter advanced mode.
The Main screen in Advanced Mode basically just shows the same information that was located at the top of the screen in EZ Mode. The option to change the language is there, as is the option to add a system and administrative password to your computer.
The next screen is the AI Tweaker screen. Here you can manually adjust almost all of your system settings. You can also allow the uEFI to overclock automatically for you. The APU frequency is the base clock, and this is the setting you will use to do any overclocking of the system. While you can adjust the APU multiplier here too, this won't actually do anything to your system, because the multiplier is locked. One thing I found useful here is the memory frequency button. It allows you to choose between the different speeds that your RAM supports, and automatically overclocks the settings you chose based on the APU frequency. After choosing the RAM speed, you can go in and tweak the DRAM Timings to fit your needs. You can also adjust voltages on this screen, though I recommend letting the uEFI do that automatically, even when overclocking.
The Advanced screen gives you access to configure the settings of a lot of your peripherals. You can configure the CPU, including C6 states and PowerNow functionality, as well as your SATA ports, USB ports, and your integrated devices, like the GPU. The SATA ports can be set here to AHCI and you get set your primary video device to something other than the APU if you so desire. Within the onboard devices configuration, you can activate the Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support, which gives the enhanced battery charging function ASUS touts.
The Monitor screen goes a little bit further than the EZ Mode screen when showing the system vitals. This screen gives a comprehensive look at the CPU and Motherboard temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages just like the EZ Mode screen, but it also allows you to enable the Q-Fan controls if your CPU or Chassis fan has that fourth pin. With that, you can use the uEFI or AI Suite to control the fan speed and, in so doing, control the noise level.
The next screen is the Boot screen. Here you have the age old option to turn on NumLock when your computer starts up and other options such as what you see when the system is booting up. You can also switch the uEFI here to start up in Advanced Mode automatically. You have three boot options to choose from, so pick your boot priorities wisely.
The final screen on the uEFI is the Tool screen. This screen allows you to flash the uEFI (this already came in handy, as we received a uEFI update halfway through testing) and set your personal O.C. profiles. You can use those profiles later to auto-load an overclock that you have previously tested and found worthy for your game or program. ASUS SPD information can also be found on this screen.
Overall, I have found the uEFI to be far superior the the BIOS. Just the mouse support and screen capture capability would have been enough, but ASUS goes further and integrates a lot of customizability here that is made easy by using the click of a mouse button rather than typing in all the amounts by hand. I think this is the definitely the way of the future for desktop PCs and I am sure any manufacturers that haven't will be jumping on board shortly.
How is that a con ?
Their inclusion adds functionality. It may be a function you have no need for , but it is there.
HDMI, DVI + D-Sub.... your logic... I dont need HDMI or DVI so it is a con that they have those ports.
That makes no sense at all.
The funny thing is, almost no one uses CRT monitors anymore and LCD monitors are inherently digital. If you have an old VGA LCD then you are losing twice since you signal has to be converted to analog to go through the cable, then back to digital to be read by your monitor.
If you see it as a Pro, then good for you. I see it as a con. That's just my opinion.
Thanks for review, I found it very informative.
PS--Don't feed the trolls.
Passmark 7.0, where it's second place only to the i5.
PCMark Vantage Music test, where the score is extremely low.
Either there's an error in the graphs, or these results should be investigated.
As for the CPU tests in Passmark 7.0, those are correct too. It might have a lot to do with the fact that the "northbridge" was moved onto the die so communication between the CPU and other parts of the system is dramatically increased. Check out the Cinebench results, too. You have a 2.9GHz CPU that is very close to the same performance as a 3.2GHz CPU. A lot has changed with the architecture and different tests will respond in different ways to those changes.
Nice review. And one question i can't understand here, on z68 and so on:
if 1st PCIE is x16 and 2nd is x4, with XFire and 2 dedicated video boards, it will work in x8/x8? or only in x16/x4? that means no AFR like?
Thanks a lot in advance for anyone's answer.
I was wondering wether the F1A75-M PRO is a MB that you would personally buy for its value? Would you recommend any other MB's for around the same price, for I am in a jolly of a pickle in choosing the optimal MB. I would be using it for video processing, video games, and etc.
Thanks in advance,
1st of all, take my advice w/ a grain of salt. My pov could be biased, or at least not entirely fitting your needs.
my 1st choise is usually Asus, no matter is AMD or Intel. but i do respect Gigabyte, MSI, EVGA and i do believe AsRock is a good value.
Remember, in entry/main level big brands usually will charge u extra just for the brand. I mean in entry/main u DO have alternatives. otherwise, the MB is ok, BUT:
before, a little philosophy about video boards (GPU). i always pick a MB w/ BOTH SLI and XFire. cause never now when i'll switch between NVidia and AMD-ATI and which will be my pick in dual GPU boards. But with those new CPU w/ integrated video, philosophy may change a little. if its AMD CPU, we should go AMD GPU. the video in 3850 amd cpu it's way more powerful than intel i3, even i5 competition. but the CPU is below i3 2100 a little. not much. anyway your MB of choice despite it has 2 pcie slots, it will work in x16/x4 mode only AFAIK! so 2 discrete AMD board, even XFire scale better than SLI, will not be a perfect choise if u plan, i repeat, to go w/ 2 discrete graphic boards. but if u don't the MB u've picked is OK. but the
F1A75-V EVO will work on x8/x8.
this whole GPU discussion it's about hardcore gaming (let's say metro2033) at big resolutions. Today a top/near top AMD GPU will handle with no problem but in a year or some, maybe u,ll need more power and the future proof solution is to get yourself a 2nd GPU and bam! u're "safe" for another 1-2 year.
!!! if u planned this way BUY A GOOD PSU, at least 750W. never underestimate the PSU!!!
If it's A, the processor should be fine, I mean the biggest, A8-3850, and u'll have to invest more in RAM (8G at least) and in powerfull HDD's: use RAID 0 with 2 HDD FULL 7200, not GREEN. i' working with Velocyraptors and older Raptors (all 10 000 RPM). if u have enough money, go SSD, BUT, u should pick powerfull and big ones which cost u a lot. A good solution COULD be Hybrid SSD-HDD new harddiscs, but i didn't dig enough to recommend this. Anyway, for video editing u should work in a RAID 0 config with 2 HDDs.
if it's B, video rendering, IMO the processor it's on the limit, i rather go if AMD with a 6 core proc (likeX6 1100T) skt AM3+. or intel starting on i5-2400.
in amd variant u'll not have integrated video in CPU, but u have to decide what fits your needs.
So your MB choise is very decent for the money, just be sure 'll use just one discrete GPU.
Both series from intel i3 and amd A IMO are for laptops and decent desktops. but that's all. told u in he beginnig i'm a little biased towards hardcore games and video editing. And in high end the choice is, unfortunately, only one.
It's hard to recommend, in the end the amount of $ make the difference. and the needs. and the management, and little things, and so on :)
And i don't pretend my pow is perfect. no way. Everyone feel free to upgrade it.
Good luck
If you are using this for high-end gaming or video processing, you should probably go with a completely different setup. The A series processors aren't meant for high end performance. They compete with the i3s. I'd go with a H67 for price and an i5 and a good discrete GPU for better performance, unless Bulldozer comes out soon and we can see how they perform.
10x Hank for forming me that MB's like that are ONLY x16/x4 and NOT x8/x8 too. for a vast majority of user it's ok. for me is BS.
Back to your toughs about Mozyz rig: as i saw, he hasn't enough money and my assumption is that he's only on the beginning on the road in video editing (escuse if wrong, but let's say a few cuts and transitons + a titler for youtube). and maybe medium gamer and so on. So, my philosopy was just don't go top of the top when u don't know the differences and just testing the path. Otherwise, i just made a config for a friend, video editor but with no much $ to spend: yes, it starts with i5.
nice day.
Try DVI/HDMI Cable. It works but powerdvd downscale about 10%, totalmedia theater 5 work find but no sound in few ISO.
Any one try 3D bluray playback with HDMI 1.4 in this motherboard?
Windows7 64bit/Asus F1A75-M pro/AMD 3650
Well after attempting to use 3 different Videos cards, 2 PCIe(both ATI and nVidia) and 1 PCI(both ATI and nVidia), I have found out that this Motherboard does not support Dual Video in anyway in the Linux Environment which is very strange as I have been using Linux for years and have never had a Motherboard that did not support multiple Video Cards as poorly as this board has.
The video Cards work beautifully on several different Motherboards such as BioStar, Gigabyte, and MSI, but the F1A75-M-PRO R2.0 does not support using a single PCIe & Integrated Graphics, nor PCI & Integrated Graphics, nor does it support PCIe & PCI together.
This is the worst motherboard I have ever purchased and such a waste of money that I cannot believe in this day and age of 2013 that it does not support the use of Dual Video Cards unless you are running Windows. This in IMOP is BS and inexcusable for a Company that is trying to pull Market Share and win customers they will never get me to waste my money ever again and I will be requesting a FULL Refund of the money spent on the POS Motherboard.
And yes I have double checked the BIOS to ensure that all settings are correct. I will from now on wait to have Motherboards shipped to me from those companies that have Motherboards that work as described as again its 2013 and this board doesn't have the ability to allow Dual Graphics in anything other than Windows.... WOW what a crock.

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Laura Huff, 96, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in Hospice Brazos Valley in Bryan. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm, Friday, March 21 in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22 in Welcome Lutheran Church with Rev. John R. Sutton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Laura was born Dec. 18, 1917 in Austin County, Texas to parents Tony (Eben) and Adolph Wensel. On December 19, 1940 she was united in marriage to Willie Huff. She farmed and ranched alongside her husband for many years in the Welcome community as well as being a homemaker. She was a life-long member of Welcome Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Judy Huff of the Welcome Community, Gale and Tommy Horlen of Hearne; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Connie and Teola Huff of Nelsonville; niece Dale (husband Leslie) Heinsohn of Frelsburg as well as other relatives and friends.
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I am trying to find the shut off valve for my outside faucet for the winter. I've got a bunch of mysterious shut off valves in the basement. Each one when I went to turn broke off.
Should I have loosened the packing nut a little first?
They look like this, but no where near as nice:
Can I simply remove the packing nut (with the water shut off upstream and other faucets, etc. opened to drain the water in the pipes), and go find another valve with the same size nut and stem or am I going to have to change the entire fitting?
If the stems are so corroded that they just snap off, you can almost bet that the seats that seal against the washers are too.
I would replace all of them with good quarter-turn ball valves.
If you don't care to solder and all of these valves are clearly visible at all times, you can simply use good compression-fitting ball valves that are installed with two wrenches (one tightening, the other as back-up).
You can find them at almost any plumbing supply. Also get some emory cloth or sandpaper to clean up the ends of the copper pipes before installing the compression fitting ball valves. You don't need any teflon tape or pipe compound with compression fittings. The threads don't seal them, the brass ferrule ring does the sealing when compressed onto the pipe by the nuts on the valve.
Good luck!
Thanks... Looks like I just needed a little gentle force. I loosened the nut a little, and was able to work both the hot and cold free. Now one does not have a knob - might be able to extract the screw off or???
What happened is actually the SCREW on the stem snapped, not the stem itself. I know it is probably OK to be able to shut it off with locking pliers but ??? I prefer to have the knob I guess.
You can use a small screw extractor, but those cost about $20 bucks per set, and you can buy a new ball valve for less.
Small valves like this are cast out of BRONZE, not brass. The stem and screws will be made of brass, but the valve body itself (including the seat will be cast out of bronze).
Bronze is much more water resistant than brass. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, whereas brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and zinc is a highly reactive metal. It's that zinc content that results in brass corroding more rapidly than bronze or pure copper. And, depending on the amount of zinc in the brass, it's properties will change. Brasses with a high zinc content machine well, and it's these kinds of brasses that will be used to make the brass washer and handle screws. Brasses with a lower zinc content will be used to make the valve stem.
It's the different zinc content in the brasses used to make screws and valve stems that's the reason why the screw on an old water valve will often crumble under the force of the screw driver when you try to remove it, but the lower zinc content spindle will still be strong.
And, it's the fact that the valve body is made of bronze that's the reason why the valve body itself is never deteriorated or crumbly like the screw or spindle. And, the copper piping is the most corrosion resistant of the lot.
PCampbell: I think your best bet is to take that valve down to some of the homecenters and hardware stores where you live and see if you can find new valves with the same thread on the bonnet nut so that you can just replace the cartridges and handles in the existing valve bodies. Look on the handles for any indication of who made these valves.
PS: The "word" for copper in ancient Egyptian heiroglyphics is the same "Ankh" symbol that was used for eternal life, or life after death. The ancient Egyptians were undoubtedly well aware of copper's natural resistance to corrosion.
PS2: That natural resistance to corrosion of copper comes from the fact that copper "rusts", but the oxide film it forms is highly impermeable and as it grows in thickness, it better and better protects the underlying copper from further oxidation. This is why new copper piping is kinda orangy gold, old copper piping is brown. Copper oxide is brown in colour.
Ya gotta know this stuff to get your DIY'er armbadge in plumbing.
Or just "park" your small vise-grips there and you'll always know where they are
So...if I shut off the water up stream, unscrew the packing nut, will the stem pull out???
in theory yes, then you can replace the washer on the bottom, sometimes I get'em out easy, sometimes, tug and tug and they won't budge, maybe I just haven't had to do enough of them.
Unscrew the valve stem a bit to ensure the washer isn't tight against the seat.
Then put the closed end of a wrench (if possible) over the "bonnet nut", which is the 6 sided thing that screws into the valve body.
Sometimes the bonnet nuts on valves can be on awfully tight (but it prolly won't be on this kind of valve). If it is, slip a pipe wrench on to the back side of the valve body to hold the valve body steady while you break loose the bonnet nut. Then unscrew the bonnet nut.
Look for a gasket between the bonnet nut and the valve body.
I stand corrected, oops, sorry, I would like say that this is a very good example of why I like this site, Nestor to his credit (thanks) was able to give the correct advise and didn't throw me under the bus, I appreciate that.
Nestor as usual had GREAT advice. One more thing,stick your finger in there as well as looking and make sure the seat is smooth and not cracked, pitted, or tracked!!!
Now, this puppy you could use anywhere, not just at a bus stop...
I have the same problem .
most of my stem is intact.
I was wondering if I could File down the Stem, to make it Square, so I could use a New Handle, When I need to shut off the water to the house? The handle would then NOT be permently attached, unless I use JB weld or something like that
Is there any dangers? Metal Fatigue? Etc?
I'm just not ready to call a plummer
The 1/4 Turn Valve is on my wish list.
Why not? Worth giving it a try----but the old valve is not dependable and should be replaced as soon as possible.
It sure is nice to see so many names from the past---Nestor--:)
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Top Note Fun!
I folded a piece of cardstock (4.25 x 8.5) in half, so the fold is on the short side. Then I cut it with the Top Note Die so that the folded line was not cut...thus giving me my very funky *card* shape.
I then cut patterned paper from my scrap bin with the Top Note Die, and added some faux stitching.
The butterfly is a Cuttlebug Embossing/Die Cut set. The ribbon is some retired SU! stuff (and it matches in real life.....really!!) The stamp is from SU!'s Flight of the Butterfly Set.
11 comments:
- Gigi said...
Beautiful card, I love the embossed butetrfly!
- February 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM
- Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...
Michelle, this is beautiful even if it is someone else's idea!
- February 26, 2009 at 6:06 AM
- Heidi said...
oooh I love it, the butterfly is beautiful. I almost bought the nesties one but then couldn't think of how much I'd use it, this would have been perfect.
- February 26, 2009 at 7:10 AM
- Jackie said...
I LOVE this card! thanks for the tip on how to do that top note fold and your butterfly is gorgeous!!!!
- February 26, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- Mandy said...
How elegant! I love the ribbon and that sweet butterfly! Very, very pretty!
- February 26, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- Kim said...
AWESOME! No wonder you want the butterflies now....I think I have to have them now too! ha ha!
Hugs~ Kim
- February 26, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- Jacqueline said...
I LOVE this card Michelle - just gorgeous colour combo!
- February 26, 2009 at 1:05 PM
- Loretta Rodger said...
Beautiful. I'm a huge butterfly fan and love the details of your creation!
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- Cathrine said...
This is beautiful Michelle! I love what you did with the die. Its always so nice to have ideas for cards that are just a little different than ones you can buy in the store. It makes them even more special. The pearly butterfly is beautiful.
- February 28, 2009 at 7:14 PM
- Bouncy, Flouncy, Fun,Fun, Fun said...
This is so pretty, Michelle! I love the softnees of it!
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Man that she sucks... Oh well, def don't want the niners winning the Superbowl
Man that she sucks... Oh well, def don't want the niners winning the Superbowl
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I think the 49ers will beat the Ravens easily.
Well, at least the two teams who have blown us out in the second half did look great today, although Atlanta ended up losing. It's interesting both the Ravens who dropped the ball in the end zone and missed the field goal and the Niners who fumbled in OT last playoffs are the ones in the Super Bowl. Go Ravens! Ravens have just been batting the passes from Brady!
Who knows what could have happened if that game went differently... Us winning could have catapult us the playoffs and possibly knocking them out... :-( and they are going yo the Superbowl.. I get they are a AFC team but still...
so the ravens beat the defending super bowl champions to learn that they can roll with the big dogs, helping spark a playoff and super bowl run. sound familiar?
Just realized.
SF Giants - World Series Champs
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by ILLTYD HARRINGTON
ABE Lincoln probably didn't employ spin doctors, but what he said remains memorable and often timely: "You can't fool all of the people all of the time."
It rings a bell.
Last week's great TV election debate turned out to be as gloomy and time-wasting as an afternoon in Madame Tussauds. There, after their useful life, the models are melted down and resume more contemporary forms. Blair could end up as Beckham.
Stoically-faced Brown struggled in his bulky suit, a vision of inherited wealth fashioned in Eton and Oxford.
To me the boyish Nick Clegg resembled the kindly ad man who offers the housewife the correct washing powder for that muddy boy's football kit.
In Broonland, Christopher Harvie, a political associate of Brown's in 1970s Glasgow, raves and rants like John Knox – scandalising the sinful Mary Queen of Scots.
But it is all spiced up with fly wit and mischievous irony, not hiding accurate and palatable financial truths.
Brown leaves behind him a mythology in an uneasy society, racked by institutional corruption, political graft and greed. His one good eye, like Nelson's, ignored the upcoming typhoon, but he remained deaf to any socialist solution.
Hesitantly, he partly nationalised the banks. In recent days, he admitted not being stringent enough with the Bank of England, the FSA and the Treasury. He watched as the Serious Fraud Office left court with slippery criminals declared innocent, or returned to the lucrative world of shadow banking.
Broonland is a devastating indictment of Blair and Brown's inheritance and how they continued to sell off the family silver.
Harvie, now a Scottish nationalist, begins to unveil the florid saga of New Labour's Dorian Gray, starting off in Kirkcaldy – a dour, but busy kingdom within Scotland since the 13th century.
Gordon served his apprenticeship amongst the notorious mafioso of Scottish Labour. A new, more powerful monarch appeared in the shape of Rupert Murdoch, who Blair and Brown were a little too obsequious towards. When he was not wearing his crown, he took on the role of Svengali. The Fat Cats in the city purred with feline cruelty, and being barefaced liars put it about that they were saving the nation through their wealth creation.
All around in Broonland were the vulgar and ostentatious signs of great wealth mounting up. The once delightful port of Lymington saw the most expensive racing yacht in the world. It should have flown the black banner of the skull and crossbones. But they showed no gratitude to New Labour. They ranted against the profligacy of the feckless population. A few informers tried to correct them and tried to draw unpleasant comparisons.
In 2006, a group of non-resident domiciles – Lord Ashcroft was one – had £200billion in the City and avoided "pauperdom" when the tax system gathered a mere £15m from their manicured paws. They still went on in their patriotic robes. Good for the country. Again in 2006, Goldman Sachs took £21bn in bonuses.
We, the people, spent £30bn on booze and the social cost of serious drinking cost society £20bn.
Some wag suggested appointing czars. Czars, as I remember, exercise power at the cost of sudden death.
The tale grows even more mysterious. Brown, with the innocence of a newborn babe, went to the Guildhall and praised the innovative skills of the City.
Let us pause and give three cheers to Bernard Madoff, the prince of embezzlers on Wall Street, he charmed $65bn away from greedy investors, and when his doomsday came he answered honestly, "there is no innocent explanation for my behaviour".
Brown could not hide the fact that in 1997 there was a surplus in our national accounts of £108bn.
By 2006 it had gone to £50bn.
Brown, not a quick decision-maker, fantasised over Private Finance Initiatives. We are now paying public money to shareholders in these schemes, which unhappily are not widespread in their success.
Margaret Thatcher had passed over huge areas of industrial Britain, leaving behind disaster for industry and the communities around them.
Price Waterhouse and KPMG received pilgrimages in their luxurious buildings, in this new Canterbury, but no Thomas a Beckett lay in peace there.
Service industries were the new generator of wealth.
The sun was staying in one place, it had gone and risen perpetually over China.
Of the 62 Russian oligarchs, 35 moved into Britain after grabbing £110bn of the Soviet people's productive wealth.
They bought up football clubs, restaurants, newspapers and influence.
It's interesting to note that the financial classes are all moved into the comfortable residencies in the constituency of the disgraced speaker of the House of Commons. Brown's hinterland in Fife has a glorious history of dissent, from electing the first official Communist MP, Willie Gallagher, and sending forth Lawrence Daly, the rising star of the National Union of Mineworkers.
I was at Michael Foot's funeral recently and saw Brown sing The Red Flag. This book, and that experience, holds no joy for me. Brown will not raise the scarlet banner high. I have no intention of dying beneath its shade. The working class are now dying in Afghanistan – a war that Brown endorses enthusiastically. I've not shifted on the £20bn to be spent on clapped-out Trident. No one told him the Cold War is over. That's that. Our banner remains unfurled.
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Seven persons including three policemen were injured when workers of Shiv Sena and Congress clashed outside Dadar railway station in Mumbai clamouring to pocket credit for special train to Sawantwadi in Konkan area ahead of the Ganesh festival, police said on Wednesday.
"Sena activists and supporters of Congress leader Narayan Rane gathered outside the railway station last night claiming credit for the new local train service with both the parties calling it their achievement. This lead to heated arguments and subsequent clashes between both the party workers as they began pelting stones at each other," Senior Police Inspector at Matunga Railway Station Sunil Deshmukh said.
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I read an article about electric cars that were so quiet they had pa systems to play road noise to alert drivers of thier presence
Loud pipes and other myths.Originally Posted by Jack Handy
In related news. I just picked up a set of Skullcandy Smokin' Buds for next to nothing ($11.00). I was in line w/Mrs. Intimid8er at Marshall's, Bell's, or something like that (they all blend together, especially when they're in the same plaza), and I spied the Skullcandy logo. This pair had an inline mic for phone use as well.
I already have Skullcandy products so I know what to expect. I checked the hz range on the back and realized they're not going to be a loud bud. When I got home, I tried them out. At first, I was skeptical, sounded like crap. My Sc Ink'd series sounded better. Didn't see what all the fuss was about these things. They didn't fit right. They were sliding out of my ears sitting still. Then I realized I had them in my jug handles all wrong. Took 'em out switched sides of my head and.........................................freaki n' wow! An amazing difference.
Bein' that they fit right into the ear, I'd never wear them inside a helmet. They isolate too much, but, they immerse you in the sound. However, I wouldn't dare wear them on a ride.
All that aside, a couple of weeks ago, I did notice in my local Cycle Gear store, that they had a Blue Tooth enabled helmet for $119. I tried it on. A little snug (@ XL size), and potentially a hot spot for me at the top of my head, but it seemed to be a decently built piece for the price. No Shoei, that's for sure, but to have built in radio/bluetooth functionality for that price.....I'd considered buying it, deconstructing the guts, and rebuilding it in the Shoei.
I bought a set of speakers that mount on the handlebars and I hook my mp3 player up to it. I got it on ebay last christmas 2010. Works great for riding to work but on the highway at 80 mph it's kinda hard to hear. I think it is much more enjoyable to hear the music while riding. I work with a guy that teaches the msf courses and he uses earbuds all of the time.
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I bought JVC earbuds with ear hooks ($10 WM) because I couldn't keep my ipod buds in when I put on my helmet. If the JVC's come off when I put on my helmet, they are a pain to get back in. They work well without a helmet when wearing shades because no one will know that your wearing buds. I also bought some cheap helmet speakers on ebay and purchased a rechargeable plug in amp ($20) on ebay that's about the size of a Nano because the speakers weren't loud enough alone. That works ok except for low volume moments in songs. Then you have to use your imagination to play in your head until the volume picks up. Both choices still allow road noises so I'm not deaf on the road but I can't hear my wife talk to me at stops which isn't all that bad.
Jaybirds are excellent. The bluebud blue tooth ear buds are great. I have small ear opening and one ear is messed up from my wrestling days. The sound is great and they stay put while resisting sweat. Charging them is a downside. They don't come out while running, cycling, lifting weights etc. I have not tried playing soccer in them like the demo shows though.
Speaking of legality issues, I purchased a bike from a third party seller and it has the Harley Screamin' Eagle exhaust. It's pretty loud IMO, but I asked the seller and a mechanic I know and both told me it was legal. The seller said that it wouldn't have passed inspection if it was illegal. It also has an aftermarket tail light. So um...sometimes I'm a little too eager to take someone else's word for it, and now I'm back to being worried that I'll get a ticket because of false information. Anyone know about the legality of that particular exhaust in VA? Or where to find out? Thank youuu


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The Purpose of the project is to aid in the development of leadership networks and provide resources to help with learning and teaching. The website will be available to Multiple Universities.
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A simple clean logo that is relevant to the business. The logo should have the text "Project Leaders" as the prominent text and should be simple but 'smart design'.
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Benefits of smart meter installations resonate across the value chain, which is also a key driving force for the industry. Customers can potentially cut down costs by lowering peak hour electricity demand; additionally, on-site visits and manual readings can be eliminated. Inconsistencies in deployment on a regional level coupled with lack of standardization in technology are expected to pose a barrier to market growth.
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A Three Generation Cruise

Children can begin honing their sailing skills at a very early age, particularly if you're around all the time to steer them straight.

Occasionally it's time to stand back and let my better half have the limelight, so the following story comes from Nan, though it carries my byline.
The year our daughter was three, I had the sudden inspiration to join a cruise aboard my father's sailboat. For years our twin sons had enjoyed cruises along the coast of Maine in the early days of June with their grandfather, honing their sailing skills with someone they loved and trusted.

Although partially raised on a sailboat, the boys found cruising with "Fa-fa" in Maine on his old-fashioned wooden sloop a very different experience from life aboard our cruising catamaran in the Bahamas or Caribbean. A 50-foot mast, enormous sails, rails-under type sailing, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present possibility of fog all contributed an element of drama and excitement to the undertaking. Nor is my father a cautious grandparent, preferring instead, as he did when I was a child, to let children pursue an adventurous course through life, a pleasure all too often denied them in today's overly-protective approach to parenting.

The big rail-down boat was a huge change from the cruising catamaran that the kids knew as home.

This particular year I decided to go along, taking our intrepid, adventurous daughter on her first sailing expedition. Born between times when our family owned sailboats, she had yet to experience life on the water despite an impressive history of foreign travel in her few short years of life. However, my announcement that Gwyneth and I would be joining them for the trip met with horror on the boys' faces.
"Oh no!" exclaimed seventeen-year-old Colin. "Now we won't have any fun." "What do you mean no fun?" I asked. "You know, Mom. We'll have to poke around and go nowhere with you and Gwyneth on board." "That's what you think," I replied. I certainly wasn't going all this distance from our home in Canada to Brooklyn, Maine just to poke around and go nowhere. My ideal itinerary incorporated every hitherto unvisited island along this particular stretch of coast, including Matinicus, the furthest inhabited offshore island on the coast of Maine.

Arriving at the boat on an unseasonably balmy spring day, we moved aboard and quickly settled into the familiar surroundings of a sailboat. Cruising is a wonderful equalizer, incorporating people of all ages with ease. Despite its adventurous image, life on a sailboat is as condusive to babies and toddlers (given a little forethought) as to teenagers, adults, and the elderly. Here we were, spanning an age difference of seventy years, yet all equally comfortable, safe and happily occupied on board.

Involving kids in all the aspects of cruising, even provisioning, will make them well-rounded sailors.

Age, of course, played a part in the immediate activities we undertook, as well as the roles we aquired throughout the cruise. My father soon had himself seated in his favorite corner of the cockpit, a spot from which he could effectively keep an eye on proceedings, instruct when necessary, and issue orders, all while seemingly reading an epic 500-page book. The teenagers, which included my two sons Colin and Tristan and their eighteen-year-old cousin Naomi, acted as crew, leaping with alacrity to haul anchors, change sails, adjust lines, crank sheets, and generally provide the brawn needed to sail a traditional boat like this. At anchor, their favorite activity was exploring in the rowing dinghy, an undertaking with numerous possibilities in the predominantly unpopulated environment of Maine's coastal islands.
I soon found myself not only chief producer of food, but head helmsman as well. All those childhood years under the tutelage of my father must have paid off, because it was me he always wanted at the helm during tricky navigational moments. My final and most impelling role was in direct contrast to Tristan and Colin's earlier fears that the cruise would be too tame. Instead, I insisted that we go to as many destinations as possible. Who cared if we arrived a little late. I simply served up quantities of tea and goodies to keep everyone going when necessary.

Father had a boatload of adventurers and he loved it. Gwyneth proved the biggest surprise to the teenagers, exhibiting a willingness to do almost anything, an imperviousness to seasickness, and a far-from-timid nature that was in keeping with the cruise. Wherever the big kids went, she did too, harnessed securely to some immovable object on board. At three, Gwyneth was already well versed in the flexibility of travel, so for her a sailboat was simply another exciting way to go about it. And besides, anything her adored older brothers were doing, she was determined to do as well.

The quaint harbor at Matinicus was the scene of the most comical moment in the author's cruise.

Our most comical moment on the trip occured upon our arrival at Matinicus, that far-flung island with its small, intrepid fishing community that has always intrigued me. As soon as the anchor was down, all of us except Father piled into the dinghy and rowed over to the wharf. Suddenly we noticed it was low tide, with the wharf towering over us, accessible only by a long, wet, steep ladder. Sending Gwyneth up first, I followed behind, urging her up the endless succession of rungs. All went well until she reached the top and discovered a slight gap between the final rung and the edge of the wharf. Peering over the edge, she took one look at the water far below and started to wail. They must have heard her clear over on the mainland as she stood there immobilized while the rest of us clung to the ladder in various stages of asendancy. "Just crawl across," I hollered up at her. "I can't!" she wailed. "You have to," I shouted back. "I can't," she wailed even louder."You'll get an ice cream cone if you do," I shouted in final desperation. Quick as a flash she was across the gap and standing wreathed in smiles on the wharf.

Matinicus proved as alluring as I had hoped, with lovely surroundings, a quiet serenity, and a quality of remoteness. From there we visited numerous other secluded anchorages, each free of the abundance of cruising boats that would appear as summer progressed. As always, a sailing cruise worked its magic on us, this time binding our three generations into a solid unit of camaraderie. It was a magical time, especially in this day and age when all too often the generations are separated into their own peer groups, with little interaction between them. Once again, sailing had taught us valuable lessons about life that we would never forget.

Suggested Reading:

Cruising With Kids by Liza Copeland

Juggling Offspring and Boats by Kevin Jeffrey

Sailing With Children, the First Day by Michelle Potter

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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Ants and Rats - Tropical Delicacies
Today my husband threatened poison.
"They get in my sandwiches," he said.
"What?" I cried. "They're just sugar ants, they're harmless."
And then I threw in for extra measure, "And if you cleaned the counters more often, the ants wouldn't have anything to eat."
He asked if I would like to eat them, and I assured him I already have.
Living in Guyana, Africa and Brazil and traveling in Australia, I have ingested a fair number of ants. And as a kid I ate them as a dare, but that's another story (like the beginning of my culinary prowess?).
The thatched roofs and open-air environments in the tropics allow all sorts of wildlife in. Ants were just one of many. At night after cleaning the kitchen, and dishes, a towel was thrown over the leftover food and just-cleaned dishes to prevent ants from throwing late night parties. But they made their way in, nevertheless, and enjoyed the powdered milk, and of course the sugar. Those small crunches were the involuntary ingestions.
In Australia, however, eating ants can be voluntary. There is one species of ant, the green ant, that is actually favored for it's burst of "citrus" flavor that comes from it voluptuous behind. I tried those, too--once.
That got me thinking about some of the other weird food I have eaten. Here are some of my top picks:
Cameroon: After traveling for many hours to visit a friend's mother in the bush, we gave her the fish we had bought from the market that day. I love Cameroonian fish and was looking forward to a delicious meal. But as the honored guest, the local village men went out to hunt for me--and came back with a forest rat (I just realized it is probably a cane rat). I had to try to be polite and chew some of the stringy rat meat. Not yum.
Mali: Again, after traveling for hours, by bus, donkey cart and foot, to visit a friend's family in a remote village, we were treated a meal of goat's meat. The goat stew was delicious, but I noticed the next day that the legs and head of the goat were laying on a mat inside an empty hut. I wondered if the were going to bury it, or offer it as a sacrifice. On the third day it finally disappeared from the hut--and showed up that evening as the most foul smelling dinner I have ever been offered. I tried to, but couldn't, eat it. Rotten goat's head must be loaded with B vitamins and protein, but I couldn't get it past my lips. They forgave me because I am a foreigner. I think.
Cameroon: (Again?) Cows stomach and snails. Tough and chewy. Enough said.
Guyana: I was always hungry for protein (read "meat") during the two months I lived among the Makushi tribe in Guyana, and one of the most readily available meat was fish. Villagers dried the fish and brought it around to sell. Since I was no fisherwoman (the women killed the fish by biting the heads of the fish--I am not that brave!), I eagerly bought what I could. I remember cutting into one hunk of dried fish to find it crawling with worms. When I showed it to my friends there, they told me to just cut the worms out. So I did. No point in wasting good meat!
Husband, ants are a treat. Just try them with chocolate! It could be worse...
What is the weirdest food you've ever eaten?
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- RCakeWalk said...
I have not been as brave as you, but confess that I desperately want to try crickets, after seeing them crispy and baked onto a "pizza" type thing in Mexico (I saw this on television, and I wish I could remember where since I never really wanted to try an insect before!). You have a real way with words Otelia, and an exciting past!
- May 31, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Otehlia said...
Mmm. I wonder if it was Rick Bayless? Isn't it funny when bugs become a delicacy? Come to Mexico with me in January, and we can seek them out:)
- May 31, 2010 at 7:01 PM
- RCakeWalk said...
Oh, I wish I could! Hopefully, in another year... I am currently learning Spanish, and will work a trip into my goals!
- May 31, 2010 at 7:52 PM
- Carolyn Jung said...
Oh no about the ants. We get them, too,when the weather changes. I guess they hate being outdoors when it's too hot or cold, too, just like the rest of us. I wish they'd build their own house, though. Hah.
- May 31, 2010 at 8:14 PM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
I believe it is a cultural thing. When you are used to eating such animals/things/insects it is not a problem. I could eat rats, but insects repulse me... I love blood sausages, though.
- June 1, 2010 at 3:25 AM
- Kush said...
Hey O!
Over the years of traveling around the globe, I've had the fortune of trying out some interesting delicacies. Some that come to mind: Goat brains, testicles, bone marrow, kidneys, heart 'n liver, Ox tail and tongue, Guinea pig, Dog, Snake, Sting Ray (which are delicious!), Llama rare cuts, live baby octopus, a variety of bugs in Bangkok, Snails, Pig intestines, Lutefisk, and Durian.
I have a long list of strange foods that I'd like to try still. I could see myself do Andrew Zimmern's job :)
- June 1, 2010 at 12:21 PM
- lisa said...
I'm definitely not very adventurous by comparison! Luckily, we don't have any ants in our kitchen right now, but there is the occasional gnat or two.
- June 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM
- Otehlia said...
Now that we have chickens, they will eat more bugs that we will, I hope! Yes, I agree it's a cultural thing. Anyway, eating processed, hormone-injected meat might seem gross to some people, too!
- June 2, 2010 at 2:00 PM
- Leslie said...
Weirdest food I've eaten: ant eggs and deep fried beetles! Great writing Otehlia and I'm jealous of your travels.
- June 2, 2010 at 2:19 PM
- I.M. said...
Alligator. Tastes like conch.
- July 12, 2010 at 4:34 AM


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by Simon Ager
The fortunes of languages can rise and fall and are intimately linked to the fortunes of their speakers. Relatively few languages are becoming increasingly widely-spoken in the world today and it is becoming more and more difficult for smaller languages to survive. However prospects for smaller languages are not entirely gloomy and a number have been successfully revived or revitalised, and initiatives are underway to do the same for other languages.
Themes of language death and revival are explored in this dissertation, with a particular focus on the Manx language. It contains information from Manx speakers, learners and others involved with the language, as well as information from the literature.
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The massive new Montecillo Development on the West Side is bordered by Executive Center on its South end, Sunland Park Mall to the North, Mesa Street on its East side and I-10 to the West. And when it's finished, it will be unlike anything in El Paso.
"It's actually a joint idea with the city to develop a smart growth environment on approximately 300 acres," said David Bogas, Director of Development for EPT Land Communities, which is building the project. "It will bring about choice and options for the people of El Paso."
Bogas showed ABC-7 a new model of the development. " We're looking at a great deal of multi-family unit environments, apartment complexes of various designs, a great deal of Italian influence in the elevations, the town homes," Bogas said.
Once completed it will be the first major project in the Sun City featuring smart growth principles, a very walk-able community that will have more than 300 acres of infill, about 5,000 apartments, 200 to 300 residential homes and lots of retail and commercial space.
"It's the last major piece of developable land in what is now the Central part of El Paso," said West Side City Representative Beto O'Rourke. "It's going to completely change the face of the West Side, and frankly, I think it's going to completely change the type of development we get going forward. Montecillo and these smart growth developments are dense, they're transit friendly and it's easy to walk places."
Nathan Ramos, who used to live in a smart growth community in Tampa, Florida, sees the advantages.
"In my current neighborhood, I would love to be able to bike to the grocery store and not need a car to do it," Ramos said.
He added that he would absolutely consider living in a community like the Montecillo Development in the future.
"Once this project proves itself, you will see development in El Paso take a completely different path, a much better one," O'Rourke said, "one that we as a community could be more proud of."
EPT Land Communities is scheduled to break ground on The Venue at Montecillo Apartments, the signature project of the development, next Thursday. The timeline to finish the entire project is 20 years, but once completed, city officials say it could pump an additional $80 million in property taxes into the city's coffers.