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[easyazon-image asin="B000F49XXG" alt="De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4177G6FFX6L._SL160_.jpg" align="right" width="124″ height="160″]The DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Machine is a machine that everyone in the market for a good budget espresso machine should know about.
It's good quality and what's more, very affordable. It could be the last espresso maker that you ever need to buy and it will definitely please your wallet.
One of the biggest problems that many people face is that their espresso maker is too large, bulky, and hard to use.
The DeLonghi EC155 eliminates those worries because it is lightweight, compact, and is very simple to use.
What About The DeLonghi EC155 Price?
Espresso machines can also be expensive which puts a lot of people off. This one however is well under $100.
(By the way you can get this machine for cheap at Amazon here)
This DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Machine has the following features:
- Removable water tank which makes changing the water very quick and easy.
- Steam wand
- Uses a self-priming pump
- Has an espresso pod adapter
- It is eleven 1/8 inches tall and is compact so that it can be stored on any counter or surface.
- It can produce two cups of espresso at a time which is great for couples.
- Uses ground coffee or ESE pods, which makes espresso making very easy and quick.
- Two separate thermostats that control the espresso maker's steam and water pressure.
- One year warranty so that users are satisfied with their purchase.
The Good:
1. The espresso maker heats up very quickly and there is no waiting time between frothing and brewing.
2. The espresso maker is very compact and can fit in any small space.
3. Water reservoir is of a good size and can produce about eight cups before needing to be refilled.
4. It can easily froth milk and cleanup is a breeze.
The Bad:
1. The steam wand is a little bit short which can be an issue.
2. There is no cup warmer provided with the product.
3. There needs to be more room between the output nozzle and where the cup rests.
Who Should Buy the DeLonghi EC155?
This product was designed for people that love espresso and want to make it at home. Caffeine lovers will adore this product because it is so easy to create great shots of espresso that can be taken on the go. The product is easy to maintain and clean up and does not obstruct kitchen counters.
Why You Should Buy This Product
This is an affordable, compact, durable, and easy to use espresso machine. If it is well maintained by cleaning often, then it can be used for years to come. It is a great investment and costs less than other pricey espresso makers that are currently on the market. It's probably the best in this price range and certainly the most popular.
What Some Users Are Saying About the DeLonghi EC155 Espresso Maker:
"This espresso maker works well and makes a great cup of espresso. You will want to drink espresso every morning because of the high quality of espresso that this machine puts out."
Jennifer (review re-written for uniqueness. Read the full review here).
"I have had the DeLonghi EC155 for about eight months, I got off to a slow start but it works well now. I have found that preheating the espresso maker and warming the cups beforehand really helps the process; I recommend this product to other consumers."
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Crab Rangoons
Packed with fresh crab, these indulgent appetizers are a step up from the rangoons (deep-fried dumplings) often sold at Chinese restaurants. They can be made ahead and frozen, then cooked when guests arrive. Set out several dipping sauces, as everyone seems to have a favorite.
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Clif's Fruit Ropes are the new Gushers
Fri May 16 2008
The good people from Clif Bars have now sent the hungry editors at Time Out Kids not one but two boxes of nutritious kids' products. We don't often point out snacks you can get at the local grocery store, but something has to be said for this company's Organic Twisted Fruit Rope (I've scarfed down two of the 70-calorie fruit-roll-ups today alone).
When I was a kid, all I wanted on earth was for my mom to take me to Grand Union and buy me Gushers (remember those?) and fruit-roll-ups (I used to, rather grossly, wrap one around my thumb, and then suck on it for a solid hour). Luckily, Mom rarely obliged, bringing home tasteless fruit leather instead (which, by the way, everyone in school knew was not nearly as good as the artificial stuff).
Here's the thing: Clif's fruit rope actually tastes as good—maybe even better?--than Fruit by the Foot and all that other garbage your kids are craving. Plus it's fairly nutritious! Even better, the solid rope shape will ensure that your babes don't follow my example and wrap it around any of their fingers. My advice: Try the sour apple flavor first.


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As an important department under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Posts is considered as lifeline of Indian Communication since a long past. Although there has been significant changes in the methods of communication in the age of emails and Mobile Telephony, this Department has not loosen its charm of being one of the most trusted and reputed partner facilitating mail communications in India. The Postal Jobs in India are still considered as an admirable opportunity for all aspirants searching for a government job position.
With the recent announcement, the India Post, it is inviting competent applications for filling up the various posts of Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants/ Postal Assistants (Savings Bank Control Organization)/ Postal Assistants (Foreign Post Organization)/ Postal Assistants (Returned Letter Offices)/ Postal Assistants (Mail Motor Services) And Postal Assistants (Circle And Regional Offices) for the year 2013 – 2014 across 22 Postal Circles in the Country.
The details of the vacancies and the criteria for eligibility are as under:
Most important Dates:
- Date of publication of Notification: 21-Feb-2014
- Starting date of submission of Online Application Form: 26-Feb-2014 from 00 Hrs
- Last date of submission of Online Application Form: 27-Mar-2014 till 2359 Hrs
- Last date of payment of fees for those who complete Online Application within scheduled date: 01-Apr-2014
- Crucial Date for determining Age and Education: 27-Mar-2014
Name of the Vacancy: Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants
Number of Positions:
- Post Code 11 – Andhra Pradesh: 177 Posts
- Post Code 12 – Assam: 126 Posts
- Post Code 13 – Bihar: 211 Posts
- Post Code 14 – Chhattisgarh: 122 Posts
- Post Code 15 – Delhi: 228 Posts
- Post Code 16 – Gujarat: 564 Posts
- Post Code 17 – Haryana: 181 Posts
- Post Code 18 – Himachal Pradesh: 89 Posts
- Post Code 19 – Jammu & Kashmir: 131 Posts
- Post Code 20 – Jharkhand: 162 Posts
- Post Code 21 – Karnataka: 534 Posts
- Post Code 22 – Kerala: 383 posts
- Post Code 23 – Madhya Pradesh: 269 Posts
- Post Code 24 – Maharashtra: 1098 Posts
- Post Code 25 – North-East: 100 Posts
- Post Code 26 – Odisha: 451 Posts
- Post Code 27 – Punjab: 216 Posts
- Post Code 28 – Rajasthan: 304 Posts
- Post Code 29 – Tamil Nadu: 1023 Posts
- Post Code 30 – Uttar Pradesh: 668 Posts
- Post Code 31 – Uttarakhand: 136 Posts
- Post Code 32 – West Bengal: 698 Posts
NOTE: Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and PWD candidates will be applicable as per India Post norms. For details, please log in (www.pasadrexam2014.in)
Pay band:
- The candidates selected for the job positions will receive remunerations in the scale of PB-I (Rs.5200-Rs.20200 and a grade Pay of Rs.2400) along with other perks and remunerations.
Age Requirement:
- The candidates should be in the age group of 18-27 years (by last date for receipt of application form) to be eligible to apply.
- However, there will be relaxation in upper age limit for SC, ST and PWD candidates as per rules.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- The candidates applying for the job position must have completed the minimum standard of 10+2 standard or 12th class from a recognized university or Board of School Education or Board of Secondary Education with English as a compulsory subject (excluding vocational streams).
- The applicants should have studied in local language of the State or Union Territory of the concerned Postal Circle or in Hindi as a subject at least in Matriculation level or equivalent.
Mode of Selection:
- At present the posts will be filled directly on the basis of performance in the Objective Type Aptitude Test and a Computer based typing test separately through a merit list.
Examination Fee:
- Cost of Application: Rs.100 for all categories of candidates
- Examination Fee (For all except SC/ST/PWD/Women): Rs.400
- For SC/ST/PWD/Women: Examination Fee exempted
- The candidates have to approach their nearest e-payment Post Offices, (listed under e-payment link of www.pasadrexam2014.in ) and produce Fee Payment Challan printed by him to pay the Fee in CASH (INR) only.
- NO other mode of fee payment will be accepted.
How to Apply:
- An interested candidate fulfilling all eligibility requirements can apply through Online Mode as available at the website of India Post at www.pasadrexam2014.in
- The candidates are advised to fill in authentic details carefully during the Online submission of applications
- The signature and photograph of the candidates need to be scanned and uploaded to the website at the places notified.
- The applications should note that the particulars mentioned in the Online application will be considered as final and no change/alteration/modification will be allowed/entertained after submission of the On-line application under any circumstances.
- Incomplete and late registration of Application form will not be taken into consideration.


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Hi Jotul users,
I am about to install a Jotul 507 to supplement heat in my house which is primarily heated with a Blaze King wood stove. Everything was looking
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Shares of staffing firms have been on the rise recently as a rebound in the U.S. jobs market increases demand for temporary and permanent workers.
Temp workers are among the first to get the ax when the economy turns south and companies start cutting payrolls. They are also among the first hired back when the job market improves and companies start hiring again.
The upshot for the staffing industry is that a number of companies eye improved financial returns this year.
"The (turnaround) may be reflecting a pickup in demand for staffing, either because business is better or there is increasing optimism," analysts at Vermilion Technical Research noted in a report on the sector.
Some companies, such as ManpowerGroup (MAN) and Kelly Services (KELYA), are expected to return to earnings growth this year after watching profits decline in 2012.
The rest, including Robert Half International (RHI), On Assignment (ASGN), AMN Healthcare Services (AHS), Kforce (KFRC), Barrett Business Services (BBSI) and CDI Corp. (CDI), look to improve on the earnings gains they made last year.
Staffing companies cover a wide range of services.
Manpower, the biggest of the bunch with $21 billion in 2012 revenue, provides temporary and permanent staffing and other services for everything from warehouses to banks.
On Assignment gets most of its business from the information technology sector. AMN specializes in providing doctors and nurses, while Robert Half specializes in professionals in the accounting, finance, administrative and legal fields.
All should benefit from encouraging news on the hiring front. The U.S. economy added 236,000 jobs in February, according to a Labor Department report. That was much higher than the 119,000 jobs added a month earlier. The unemployment rate fell to 7.7%.
Most staffing stocks have seen their share prices rise to multiyear highs in the stock marketin recent weeks. On March 20, the 20 stocks in IBD's Commercial Services-Staffing group rose to their highest point since November 2007.
"The staffing companies, after spending most of the last three years consolidating sideways and underperforming, have bullishly inflected in a very positive, broad-based way," Vermilion noted.
The staffing group plunged hard in early 2009 as the financial crisis and recession pummeled the U.S. job market.
Randy Reece, analyst at Avondale Partners, says that during the worst of the recession, the number of temp jobs fell almost 35% from their pre-recession peak.
The rise in temp jobs since then is mainly because there was so much room to grow, Reece says.
"One reason temp staffing jobs have grown faster than other jobs since the trough of the recession is that they were hit harder," he said. "Even now, temp agency employment is still 10% below the previous peak. The tantalizing upside potential is that (temp jobs) have rebounded this much in a very mediocre labor market."


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Hi there
i've cleaned and clayed cars before but NEVER waxed.. and never used several stages like i'm planning to today -- could really do with some advice because while i think the products i'm using are ok, i don't have an endless supply of buffing towels/ chilled distilled water (?!) etc, just a few microfibres and two sponge applicators.
This is my intention:
1) Hose car down gently.
2) USe two bucket method to wash the whole car
3) Leave wet prior to claying, hosing down at times to avoid water spots from drying
4) Clay bar the car panel by panel, then rinse down with running water, after claying whole car and rinsing down, dry whole car with paper towels and clean microfibre towel
5) Apply Dodo Lime Prime Lite (pre wax cleanser) as per instructions, wipe on, wipe off.
6) As a final stage, carefully apply Dodo Supernatural Hybrid following instructions gleaned off t'net, spread thinly panel by panel, leaving it for 5-10 minutes before buffing off using microfibre towels, probably applying a second coat, then buff off again.
THATS IT. Am i missing out any (genuinely) important stages here? Am i missing any seriously important tools, as i don't have specialised drying towels etc? Please let me know if this plan is flawed...thanks...


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Use our comprehensive and highly interactive program to train your workforce, comply with laws, regulations, and standards such as PCI, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, HITECH, FISMA, and Red Flag, and reduce the risk of security and privacy breaches.
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heyy!! I'm Payal :) needless to say, im a swiftie for life! and i love you other swifties :*
my life will be complete when i finaly meet taylor. period.
ive been a swiftie for like 4 years now and these are the BEST years. her songs have helped me get through and well....
i kinda suck at writing about myself so i guess ill just do that 13 things about me thing everybody does :)
1. i LOVE to make friends, but im not that good at cracking the ice so i mostly have awkward convos....
2. i love painting, reading, writing and playing my guitar but i cant sing :'(
3. im very sentimental -.-
4. i just CANNOT lie :P
5. my biggest fear is being mean :O and ending up useless :O
6. i like history....
7. im LAZY!! XD
8. i love pretty and dull colored things... ut since i became a swiftie im starting to like sparkles and bright colors.. :)
9. i just HAVE to put smilies everywhere :D
10. im kinda relieved that i have only three more facts to go :P see... i dont like writing about myself...
11. im verryyy moody... i get depressed or excited or angry very easily, mostly when someone i really care about says something... and well i love a lota people and i think too much :P so...
12. sometimes i feel very very happy so then i go absolutely MAD! i love laughing and im always smiling :)
13. *phew* now that you read all that nonsense send me a request or post below :) i love you :*
HAVE YOU WAITED FOR TOMORROW SINCE DECEMBER 14TH 2011 :D i havee!!! my favorite day of the year ^ wonder what plans Taylor has?? if you could do something special for her what would it be? i would through a 13th century themed party at an antique store. yea!
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Hello and so sorry for my so late reply!!!! :0 How are you??? :) Thank you happy new year too!!!! :) No they aren't just my best friend!!!! :0 But they love Taylor because you know is Taylor!!!!! :) Hahahaha!!!! :) Of course Taylor is the best!!!!! :) Justin and One Di well they aren't something important like Taylor!!!!! :0 So how was your Christmas holiday??? :)


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Two "new New Zealanders" and an Australian who spends a lot of time here are training in Auckland before significant boxing title fights overseas.
Paul Murdoch, from Geelong, has fought 10 of his 26 pro bouts in New Zealand and crosses the Tasman regularly in his job as a clothing importer and wholesaler.
Mohamed Azzaoui represented Algeria at the Sydney Olympics, and Peter Kariuku fought for Kenya in 2000. Both have since made New Zealand their home.
Murdoch meets Frenchman Fabrice Tiozzo in Paris on December 5 to challenge for the World Boxing Association light-heavyweight title.
Azzaoui defends his Pan Asian Boxing Association cruiserweight belt against Russian Yuri Tsarenko in Beijing on November 27 and Kariuku defends his PABA super-middleweight title against Tanzanian Joseph Marwa on the same card.
They have been sparring with each other in preparation.
Murdoch, 32, record 26-4 and one draw, is ranked eighth by the WBA. Azzaoui is 10th and Kariuku is expected to come into the listings when they are updated at the end of the month.
The Algerian, 28, married to Mihi from Ngawha, said he has enjoyed his time in New Zealand.
He has applied for citizenship and in two weeks starts work for Affco at the Moerewa freezing works.
He has been training through the fasting required by his Islamic religion during the month of Ramadan. Last year at this time he lost 11kg in two weeks and confesses he does get dizzy at times.
Kariuku has been mowing lawns while waiting for the past two years for his residency papers.
He has had 19 pro fights for 11 wins, six losses and two draws, one against Azzaoui.
The money he earns in boxing will allow him to go home to Kenya for Christmas this year, the first time he will have seen his family including three brothers, two sisters and a daughter to an estranged partner.
"I miss home but I enjoy it here," he said.
Mike Edwards, who promotes and manages all three, said China was becoming a huge market for boxing. More than 20,000 people were expected to attend the PABA title fight card.


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One of my favourite marketing experts is my good friend Troy White in Calgary, Canada.
7 years ago Troy had an epiphany.
He realised that the best marketing promotions he had done for his clients involved some wacky themes.
Here are some examples...
1: Amish craftsmen go hi tech and high touch
(Troy got his Amish clients to approve running a very unusual ad with a young attractive girl in a knee high skirt - scandalous for the Amish - hugely profitable for their business).
Here's the headline he tested that worked wonders:
"Amish-Made Space Age Mattress Cures Age-Old Back Pain" with a picture of the attractive girl hunched over holding her, obviously sore back.
That ad brought people into their store, so Troy leveraged the same graphic and headline into direct mail postcards, emails, newsletters and direct mail pieces.
The lesson he learned: Go against the grain and never be afraid of ruffling some feathers in the process. Also, once you find a marketing system that works make sure you repurpose and leverage it quickly into multiple new medias.
2: Tabloid style headline campaigns (one of them did 400 per cent better click-throughs and 240 per cent better orders with a "Robotic mouse attacks man, woman and child" email campaign)
(Troy wrote that one for a client and it sold a TON of itty bitty robotic mice for cats).
3: One of Troy's clients is a B2B supplier selling commodity items for the office (post-it notes, pens, printer ink, etc to office managers, and owners.)
They used to send out slick one-page fliers showcasing how amazingly CHEAP they were.
Troy put an end to that nonsense (competing on cheapest price is a sure-fire way to fail for 99 per cent of entrepreneurs out there).
Instead, he crafted a double-sided, black and white, newsletter.
No logo. NO PRICING.
Just some off the wall stuff about the owner, and his love of adrenaline sports (and sharing how many broken bones he had during his 'fun').
Then he made 25 per cent of the newsletter... FROM THE DOG.
They had an office dog named Roxy. So Roxy's Rant became the centrepiece of the newsletter.
She ranted and woofed her woes about being an office dog.
The nonsense she puts up with. And the pure joy she got when clients brought her treats.
Troy's client mailed it out UNADDRESSED.
In other words, no names or addresses they just blanketed business addresses.
HUGE success!
Lots of new buyers.
And LOTS of treats for Roxy!
Here are some keys that Troy has found to make wacky marketing work for you:
1: Bury your ego. It will also scream at you for trying unusual ideas in your marketing. Your ego is wrong the numbers are ALL that matter and the only way you can get those numbers is to ignore the ego and test those ideas.
2: Use themes in your marketing. Unusual themes. Wild West Themes. Peanut Butter and Jelly Themes. Dog Days Themes. You name it use it. Your first reaction will be, "how unprofessional". Your second reaction after testing it, "surprisingly profitable!". Troy sees this happen time and time again.
3: Multi-step campaigns ALWAYS outperform one-off campaigns. 3 steps should be your minimum. If doing direct mail space them out about 7-10 days apart. Email campaigns should be done every second day or so.
4: Personality driven campaigns only. No speeds and feeds garbage (where you talk only about the wonderful features of your product or service). Talk about why you started your business, talk about your failures along the way, talk about your wife, husband, kids and pets. THAT is how you stand out in the clutter.
5: Be prolific. Don't try this once and give up. Be and think like a marketer! Always be looking out for innovative marketing ideas and take massive action on getting them implemented once you come up with them.
Have fun, and be different.
Action Exercise:
If you want to stand out from the crowd, you will love Troy's techniques on his blog and through his 2014 Cash Flow Marketing Calendar
Make sure you check out both of these resources.
Graham McGregor is a marketing consultant and the creator of the 396 page 'Unfair Business Advantage Report.' www.theunfairbusinessadvantage.com (This is free and has now been read by business owners from 27 countries.) You can email him at the link above.


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Dropping the roof lets you hear that glorious engine in all its glory
Smart, but not six-figure smart. Comfortable seats and a good view out
Top notch Volvo-guided passenger safety and an in-built tracker system
Aston Martin has been doing this long enough to turn out a great engine
Rear seats are tiny, so best used for the overspill from the small boot
Plenty here, but cheaper rivals offer even more
The DB9 Volante's engine is hugely powerful and makes a great noise. On smooth, curving A-roads you can enjoy the stunning performance, but meet any bumpy surfaces and it's uncomfortable, albeit not as bumpy as the Coupe. The heavy steering will keep your arms toned, too. Traction control kicks in at the earliest sign of fun, which slightly defeats the object of driving a sports car. However, the sound and performance of the engine alone is almost enough to make you buy the car. Those inside are well protected from the wind, too.
Initial appearances are great, but closer inspection reveals materials which don't look worthy of a car with a six-figure price tag while the fit and finish could also be better. For a sports car, the driver's view is really good and the seats are supremely comfortable. Some of the control switches are small and fiddly. Although it's technically a two-plus-two, there's really only room for a couple of (lucky) small children in the back; better still use the space to supplement the tiny boot.
The engine and the auto gearbox in the Aston Martin DB9 have a proven track record so shouldn't give you many problems. However, it's difficult to tell how well the cabin will stand up to everyday use given the rather cheap-looking materials used, and the questionable craftsmanship. Volvo helped develop the car so safety kit is good, with front and side airbags and stability control fitted.
Unless you're expecting a huge city bonus this year, or have a footballer's salary, you might have to dip into your Swiss account to pay for the DB9 Volante. Average fuel economy of less than 20mpg means running costs will be sky-high, too, while a small tank means you'll need to refuel every 200 miles. If the bank manager comes knocking, at least you can expect a healthy return from selling on your precious.


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Desmond DBA-01 Arca/RC2
Compatible Quick Release Clamp
Peter Kun Frary
Like many photographers of my generation, I grew up with Manfrotto quick release heads. Back in the day they were among the best and few offered at local retailers. Eventually I needed better fitting plates for larger equipment and switched to the AS (Arca-Swiss) compatible system. However, I owned Manfrotto RC2 heads and hated to toss out my old friends. Manfrotto heads can be converted to Arca compatible if you find the right clamp, but then you can't use the RC2 system anymore. The Desmond DBA-01 clamp is the perfect bridge between both quick release systems, allowing one to seemlessly use both AS and RC2 compatible plates on the same clamp.
Desmond DBA-01 clamp on a Manfrotto 352RC Mini Ball (circa 1992)
Installing the Desmond DBA-01 Clamp
How easy is it to install? For most models it is a five to 10 minute job. Most installs only require a 4mm hex wrench. A few models need a 10mm socket and ratchet.
The new millennium Manfrotto 486RC2 (replaced by 496RC2) was the first generation of phenolic resin (plastic) ball heads and sports a 3/8 inch stud on a flared stem. This series is easy to upgrade: screw the DBA-01 on the stud. Locktite 242 is recommended to keep it from twisting under heavy loads.
The Manfrotto Hydrostatic heads (468 series) have a M6 female thread in a flat flanged ball stem. Drop in a M6 screw and tighten. Locktite 242 is recommended to keep it from twisting under heavy loads.
The 494, 496, 498 and 054 series ball heads are the black sheep of the Manfrotto clan, using a rare double boss stem key. You can mount the DBA-01 with a M6 screw but since the double boss doesn't fit, it makes for a wobbly and insecure connection. The Hejnar Photo FM496RC2 is the only clamp I've found that securely fits these heads.
The DBA-01 has a groove for a single boss and has a 3/8 inch threaded hole. So most single boss stems and flat tip stems should mount easily. If your ball stem has a 3/8 male stud (e.g., Gitzo G1177M or Manfrotto 486RC2), simply screw it on. If it has a female M6 or 1/4 inch thread on the stem, merely drop a screw through the clamp and tighten.
My Install on a Vintage Manfrotto 352RC
I used a 4mm long handle hex wrench to remove a single M6 screw and pop the RC platform off my early-1990s 352RC (Bogen 3262QR in USA). Manfrotto used Locktite so I really had to muscle it to get it off.
Next I aligned the boss on the clamp with the groove on the ball stem and tried to set it in place. Unfortunately it didn't fit because the stem boss was 1mm too wide! Not being one to give up easily I grabbed a file and shaved the stem down and, 30 minutes later, it fit like a glove. Using a 4mm hex wrench, I tightened the single M6 screw so the clamp was snug and I was in business! The DBA-1 is a bit thicker than the original RC platform so I used a slightly longer M6 screw. My five-minute job ended up taking nearly an hour but ended well.
Once you know you want to keep this clamp the head, a dab of Locktite Blue 242 (removable with hand tools) on the screw threads will help prevent the clamp from turning under heavy loads.
DBA-01 on a Manfrotto 352RC • My boss filing could have been neater but it worked.
My Install on a Manfrotto 128RC
The newest version of the 128RC sports the Q2 quick release system, a tweaked version of RC2. Basically the 200PL-14 plate is held more securely on all four sides, making for a very secure grip of the plate with zero side play. The Q2 clamp is integral to the 128RC head and can't be removed like typical ball head platforms/disks. That doesn't mean it can't be converted for Arca. I simply screwed a Manfrotto 200PL-14 plate into the underside of the Desmond DBA-01, pressed it into the Manfrotto clamp and locked the safety lever. It looks OEM since the finish and size of the DBA-01 closely match the top of the head.
Construction & Appearance
The DBA-01 sports excellent fit and finish. The beautiful matte black anodized finish is noteworthy and better applied than many clamps at any price. The CNC milling work is precise and well executed. All exposed corners are rounded and smooth to the touch. There is no jaw scale but it sports a small bubble level, visible only before mounting the camera. The top surface features cutouts to accommodate safety stop screws on the bottom of plates.
The bottom of the DBA-01 is solid (not milled out). Omitting the extra milling is probably a cost saving measure. It is heavier than my 60mm Really Right Stuff B2 Pro II clamp, but at 135g is still reasonably light.
The Desmond works like most Arca clamps: turn the large knob to move the jaws while loading or removing a plate. The jaw movements are surprisingly smooth and precise and the plate locks securely. The knob is sturdy, finished in anodized aluminum but on the small side. It requires a little more turning than the large knobs on my Really Right Stuff and Hejnar clamps.
Using the DBA-01
Once the DBA-01 was mounted on the 352RC, I tried every plate I own. All my Arca Swiss plates fit perfectly, including Camadapter, Desmond, Herringbone, Sunwayfoto and DUALplate. The plates slid in fine and the tension knob handily locked them in with a couple quick twists. Removal was even easier since I could do it without lining up the camera/plate combo.
AS Compatible Plates
DBA-01 with a 70mm Camadapter AS Compatible Plate
Manfrotto RC2 plates are mounted by placing the front of the plate into a fitted groove, opening the jaws just enough for the rear of the plate to clear and, finally, tightening the jaws snug. So it works like an Arca compatible plate and doesn't snap in like a RC2 clamp. A simple but ingenious design. It's extremely secure and my 200PL-14 has absolutely no side to side play, unlike most OEM Manfrotto RC clamps. The groove is angled at the same pitch as the 200PL-14 plate so, once the clamp is tightened, it ain't coming out and is as secure as the Arca compatible mount. If you forget to tighten the clamp all the way, it will be loose but will not slide out since the groove holds the plate and prevents side to side movement. In terms of security and fit, this design is an improvement over Manfrotto's RC design. However, it is slower to mount than than a snap-in RC2 clamp.
DBA-01 with a Manfrotto 200PL-14 Plate
One minor gotcha concerning old Manfrotto RC plates: it only works with recent design 200PL-14 plates for the RC2 or Q2 Quick Connect system. And, yes, Desmond makes a point of stating the Manfrotto compatibility is for the RC2 system's 200PL-14 plate only. Old plates without the slide cutouts do not fit. For example, solid-side square plates from my early 1990s Manfrotto 222 (Bogen 3562) don't fit. Some RC2 "compatible" plates from third parties do not fit, e.g., Camadapter Manfrotto Plus. Although the Camadapter Manfrotto plate has the outer shape of modern RC2 plates and fits recent RC2 designs, it lacks the side cutouts of the 200PL-14 and thus won't fit in the DBA-01 groove. I have a couple cheap 200PL-14 knockoff plates and they fit perfectly since they have the cutouts.
Closing Thoughts
First, not even considering the RC2 abilities, the Desmond DBA-01 is a darn good Arca compatible clamp: attractive appearance, precision build, smooth jaws and solid build. It looks and feels like it should cost a lot more. The anodized finish is beautiful and nicer than my three times as expensive Really Right Stuff B2-Pro clamp. Yes, the RRS Pro jaws are slightly smoother moving and the adjustment knob is larger and easier to torque. It's likely a more durable clamp too. But by any measure the DBA-01 clamp is a rip roaring steal for $30 (Amazon).
RC2 compatibility significantly improves on Manfrotto OEM designers solid with no play--and propels this product straight into hog heaven!
With the DBA-1, my ancient 352RC has assumed a new life as my office tripod, ready for a impromptu group shot or wayward landscape off the building top. I can't testify to ultimate durability but the DBA-1 seems very solid and I suspect it will work for a very long time.
Please support this site by purchasing the DBA-01 from Amazon.
Desmond DBA-01 clamp on a Manfrotto 352RC Mini Ball
Desmond DBA-01 Specs
• Material: aluminum
• Finish: matte black anodized
• Attachment: threaded hole for 3/8 " stud (1/4" adapter included)
• Jaw size (L): 60mm
• Width: 85mm (with jaw closed)
• Height: 18mm
• Weight: Not specified
• Price: $30
03/12/2013 • Revised 03/09/2016
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Town Square
Edgewood Plaza needs to be scraped
Original post made by Bill T., Duveneck/St. Francis, on Jan 18, 2007
The Palo Alto Online posting on last night's meeting was a great summary and I think the developer is trying hard to listen to the neighborhood.
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I'm sorry, but even though I'm a great believer in historic preservation, I can't see saving this ugly center just because it was built a long time ago incorporating Eichler architecture.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jan 18, 2007 at 11:39 am
I see zero architectural charm at Edgewood Center and do not understand those who think its Eichler heritage needs to be preserved. It's just ugly, not to mention badly laid out on the available land.
Another vote to rip it down and start over.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Jan 18, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Here's an idea.
Stand in the parking lot of the run-down Edgewood Shopping Center and look across the street at the well-maintained, million-dollar-plus Eichlers.
They look pretty darn good!
Any building neglected as long as those at Edgewood would look like it needed to be "scraped" (sic).
Those who want a faux Tuscan Villa, faux Spanish-style or faux Cape Cod shopping center, you will now most likely get what you want: an architectural abomination.
Palo Alto deserves something that belongs in the California landscape. There's a reason Mid-century Modernism is still so popular here: The use of open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and sparse geometry works with our environment, weather and lifestyle.
Pick up a copy of Dwell Magazine, or Sunset, or Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, etc. . . It all looks pretty "eichler-esque" to me.
For the developer to say the new center definitely won't be Mid-century Modern shows he already has his mind made up. . . and also, he probably doesn't ever look at any of the above magazines.
Too bad.
a resident of another community
on Jan 18, 2007 at 12:36 pm
I'm all for razing Edgewood Shopping Center. It is ugly, old and dirty. There are plenty examples of beautiful Eichler homes on the Peninsula!!
a resident of Mountain View
on Jan 18, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Smithee wrote: "The use of open spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and sparse geometry works with our environment, weather and lifestyle."
Hope you enjoy your eichler utility bill this month. I personally am very glad my 1994 house has some insulation. I think global warming is going to make these weather extremes much more common in the coming years.
As for Edgewood Plaza, how long would you like a vacant grocery store to last? Those Eichler's across the street only cost $1M because of the land value. To make the redevelopment viable, the shopping center needs to put in new housing units to make the numbers pan out. The cost of the shopping center land is its downfall. Let go of the past for once. You might like it.
Disclaimer: My neighborhood is going to get a Home Depot to replace a Sears. But we also have an empty Albertson's for now.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 18, 2007 at 1:48 pm
No idea about the Plaza itself, but the entrance and egress make that whole off ramp/where to turn area, a driving nightmare. I have often seen "lost" drivers causing all sorts of problems there.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 18, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Let's see what the developer plans - almost anything would be better than the current arrangement and I am in favor of starting from scratch on the land. The situation is extreme at Edgewood, I am a former owner of two Eichler homes and I like Eichlers but Edgewood needs a completely fresh beginning.
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 18, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Thank God they are going organic. Now perhaps Safeway will let the dirty produce business go elsewhere and not contaminate mine.
Once the new store opens on the old Littieman's site whoever is at edgewood will have slim pickings anyway.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 18, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Where and what is the old Littieman's site? I don't remember hearing about this one before. Maybe it is mentioned somewhere in the growing up in Palo Alto thread.
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Mid-century modernism is soooooo over. See ya! Bye! Catch ya in 2050.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 18, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Of course it looks bad now, Albertson's neglected it for years. They've had financial troubles and closed 3 stores in our area including the fancy new one in Mt.View.
An imaginative architect should be able to design a modern building that uses some, not all, Eichler ideas, and it could satisfy everyone. They can use good insulation, double and triple pane glass, solar heat, and lots of new construction materials.
They need a really good architect with Imagination! They are hiring a local company with experience getting through the process, that isn't too encouraging. We need to see what kind of shopping centers they have built.
a resident of another community
on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Why not raze Edgewood and replace it with a combined new Main Library
and new Police Headquarters? That way there will be cost savings compared to building each on separate sites. As a bonus, library book thefts will be greatly reduced.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jan 18, 2007 at 10:40 pm
The whole Eichler thing is just another wacky California cult obsession. Anywhere else, these shabby structures would be chalked off as just one of the myriad post-war cheap housing blights, like Levittown.
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 19, 2007 at 9:50 am
Obviously this post is about the Plaza, but I think you make a good point, Howard. Its funny how Eichlerites tend to forget that Eichlers were the cookie cutter homes of the 50's. There's about 4 different types of Eichlers, and they all pretty much look the same. I'm growing tired of their holier-than-thou attitude when it comes to more recently built homes and structures. I'd rather look at a tuscan-inspired or mediterranean structure. Of course I'm probably just an unsophisticated slob....
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 19, 2007 at 10:06 am
The old Littleman's site is in East Palo Alto at University and Bay.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 19, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Eichlers are a drain on our resources. They eat up energy like crazy. I could never in good conscience support the restoration of such an environmental enemy. I personally would be happy to get rid of every Eichler in our community.
I also have to mention how ugly they are. I live in this neighborhood with all the "million dollar" Eichlers. Believe me, the ones that have been taken care of are far from beautiful. They are also eyesores.
Eichlers architecture was far from genius. We need to let go of it and move on.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Jan 19, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Eichler wasn't an architect.
But unlike the garden-variety merchant builders of the day, he hired world-class architects to design his homes. He was a smart developer, and was inspired to become one after he and his family lived in a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Hillsborough.
He thought it would be a great idea to bring the feeling of living in world-class architectural spaces within the reach of the average family.
You can dislike Eichlers if you want, but they're not cheaply built. Compare an Eichler to any 50-year-old merchant-built shingled house with gingerbread trim and see which still looks relevant.
Yes, the shopping center needs a massive facelift. So would your house if you let it become run down over 50 years. Tearing it down and building new is the same mindset that led to all the monster homes popping up in modest neighborhoods.
Too bad enlightened Palo Altans turn out to be so narrowminded.
Please, prove me wrong!
a resident of another community
on Jan 19, 2007 at 5:54 pm
Why not just tear down the Albertsons and replace it will a high rise with a new police station on the bottom, a new main library in the middle and subsidized housing at the top. That way, all of three City needs would be met in one place in an economical way. As a bonus, library book thefts and the number of overdue books would fall (due to police presence), saving the library money and the library patrons the aggravation of not finding the book they want to borrow (because its overdue and on someone's coffee table). Also, any fears about subsidizd housing coming to the neighborhood would be pacified by the police being right in the same building.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jan 19, 2007 at 7:17 pm
If Eichler were alive he himself would have been ashamed of his works.
Eik! Ler
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Jan 20, 2007 at 10:06 am
Whether you like Eichlers or not is not the point. The fact is that this shopping center was deliberately built to be an integral part of its surrounding neighborhoods and as such should be kept as close as possible to its original scale and aesthetics. It was also built by A. Quincy Jones, a very important architect. If it had been built by Frank Lloyd Wright, whom most of you have heard of, I'm guessing that many of you might reconsider your opposition to it preservation.
I would ask those of you who "hate" Eichlers to understand that Mid-Century Modern is one of the preponderant styles of Palo Alto architecture, representing the era of this city's greatest growth. It may seem preposterous to you that anyone would want to preserve these representations, but that has been said of important aging architectural styles throughout time. I'm sure there was a time when buildings by Birge Clark seemed quaint and antiquated and their owners wanted to tear them down and start over. Thank heavens most of those buildings have been maintained, because Palo Alto would not be the same without them.
An architectural style that grows organically out of a cultural context says something about the place and the time in which it developed. Whether you like the style or not, this is true about Mid-Century Modern and Palo Alto. It represents a lot about the aesthetics and even philosophy of the people who helped create Silicon Valley in the 50s and 60s. And many people elsewhere recognize this, and would like to come and see it. The fact that more people here don't appreciate this is probably because we are surrounded by it and inured to it. It is "too close" to us for us to realize what we have here.
To underscore this, I want you to know that the number one subject of inquiry that people from around the world pose to our Palo Alto Historian is not about Stanford or Stanford University, or about the birth of the electronics industry here. The number one subject of inquiry is about Joseph Eichler and his buildings in this city. If you don't believe me, ask Steve Staiger.
There is no question that Edgewood is in disrepair and needs refurbishment. But before you all scramble to tear it down, please use a little vision and think of the future a little: We have a rare opportunity to capitalize on the architectural uniqueness of Edgewood Plaza as a focal point for tourism to our city, as well as provide a great new shopping center for the Edgewood and Green Gables neighborhoods. All this will be lost if it is torn down and replaced by any other proposal. You can have a good grocery store, a nice coffee shop, and many other things in this plaza, without destroying what is there. You don't have to throw out an important piece of history in order to buy a good cup of coffee.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Jan 20, 2007 at 11:45 am
Hm. I avoided commenting on this thread, in the hopes that it wouldn't degenerate into another for/against Eichler brawl. I'm amazed at the antagonism. Are the new houses that replace torn-down Eichlers any less cookie-cutter in their esthetic? And no, the new houses are not more energy efficient per family - they have twice as much volume to heat, more bathrooms, vastly more built-in electric, water and gas usage. I would also think from the other threads on this forum that Palo Altans would be concerned about the inherent waste of tearing down usable buildings and throwing old-growth redwood and douglas fir lumber on the landfill, but apparently not. As "Kacee" noted above, it's the California Modern architecture that sets Eichler houses apart. Palo Alto was one of the main studios for developing this unique style - designed in and for this specific area. It's important no matter how you personally feel about it. Every historical age is associated with a city: Athens and Rome from the Classical eras, London with the Elizabethan era, New York with 20th century capitalism. Palo Alto is the city of the Silicon Age (I didn't make that up - it's from Cities in Civilization by Sir Peter Hall). California Modern architecture was about building for the future in the same way that the electronics engineers were designing for the future. The rest of the world IS more interested in Palo Alto's indigenous architecture than most people from around here. The Japanese design magazine "Axis" did a story on Eichler's communities and the architecture just last month. A few years ago it was the Italian magazine "Spaziocasa".
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 20, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Because of California Energy Commission regulations I will guarantee you that the "Monster Homes" replacing torn down Eichlers are more energy efficient, both per square foot and by unit.
In Sacramento, the Eichler style was the Strizik Flattop.
I recall having, joking, commented on earlier preservation efforts that next they would be preserving Eichlers. Bad joke.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jan 20, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Japanese design magazine "Axis"? Italian magazine "Spaziocasa"?
To their readers, and the other elites around the world who revere Eichler: OK, if you want to preserve the Eichler look and feel, send your donations to the Edgewood Plaza developer, and maybe he will be in a position to preserve it, or better yet buy the land and do it yourselves.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 21, 2007 at 9:56 am
I've lived near the Edgewood center for over 20 years, and in those 20 years and I can count the times I've stepped foot on that property on one hand. The biggest reason is I don't feel safe over there, and the other is there's nothing in that center that I would want to shop or eat at. (I'm not a drinker and I don't need a wig.)
I can't wait for them to level that place and put up something nice and new. As far as Eichlers goes, it reminds me of when people say "They don't make them like they used to". Well there's a reason for that, it's because we've learned a little bit in the process. How many of you would still like to be driving a '50's Dodge or Buick? Gee, the Ford Pinto and AMC Pacers were really great cars, maybe some Prius drivers would like to trade the technology they're driving for some '70's technology. And while we're at it, maybe I should dust off that old Apple Performa we have in the attic and start using it again, it was so artistic and ahead of it's time.
I think a lot of people like the old styles and looks, as long as they don't have to actually use or live in them. I know what the '50's cars drive like and I don't think you'd get any Prius drivers to switch. How many Eichler owners would rather live in a modern home? If your Eichler burned to the ground, which happens very quickly I've heard, would you rebuild the exact home again? And how many of those million dollar homes (property actually, the houses are practically worthless) are being leveled and replaced with modern ones? There's a reason for that, it's because most people would rather live in a modern home, with forced air and heat, insulation and dual-pane windows, silly stuff like that.
There will always be people that don't mind a drafty old house or a ratty old car in the name of tradition or historic preservation, but I doubt that's the majority. For me I'll stick with new technology, and I'm looking forward to a new Edgewood center. Hopefully it'll have something for me, and I won't be scared to send my kids over there. At the very least an ugly eyesore will be gone and our property values will go up a little bit because of it. I can't wait!
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 21, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Palo Alto has plenty of imaginative architects. This was true even when the city hired a franchise hack from out of town over the local talent and got a less than impressive stack.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Jan 22, 2007 at 8:08 am
Yeah, I think it's an excellent idea to bulldoze a shopping center because it has a wig shop. Great, logical argument.
You'll definitely feel safer there once the place looks like a home depot!
Also, it is Eichler homes that are Modern. . . the kind of thing most people build today don't even fall into an architectural category because they borrow and steal "architectural details" from so many traditions they end up representing nothing in the process.
Wigs and relevant, historic architecture are evil and therefore we must destroy Edgewood!
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 22, 2007 at 9:26 am
The owners need to change Edgewood because what is there now does not work.
a resident of another community
on Jan 22, 2007 at 9:41 am
I was emailed about this topic from a friend on the west coast, and honestly can't believe the tone of this thread.
In your community you have a rare architectural gem in need of restoration. If I'm not mistaken, the center was designed by architect A. Quincy Jones.
Go to your library or bookstore and look up the Phaidon Press book about him by Cory Buckner.
Even if you aren't a fan of his style, it shouldn't be disputed that what your city has is a historically significant structure in need of some love and care.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Jan 22, 2007 at 10:19 am
This is 2007. I don't believe it is a question of arguing about the style at this point - the place looks like it is falling down, poorly laid out and does not serve the community as it is basically derelict. I don't find the center particularly beautiful. Like I wrote previously, I have owned two Eichler homes (they were not derelict) and that has nothing to do with the state of this supposed shopping center. Some Eichlers are possible to preserve, worth preserving, and some are not.
Land is scarce here and a new design/layout with architecture that respects the surrounding area and is functional would be great. I don't know the ideal mix of commercial vs. residential, that's another issue, but I hate to see the current blighted area day after day and the property owner really needs to move forward with ideas and action.
a resident of Midtown
on Jan 22, 2007 at 6:16 pm
They wanna preserve Edgewood and tear down Hangar One.
Pour me another.
a resident of Mountain View
on Jan 22, 2007 at 10:22 pm
If Edgewood is such a great example of Jone's work, then hopefully Corey Buckner has it well documented in the book. If not, take some photos of it and write one yourself. Then let it go and allow the center to be reborn. It needs a change and a simple renovation is not enough.
Others be glad you have the chance to see a complete rebuild of Edgewood. I live within walking distance of San Antonio Shopping Center. That Center is a pedestrian and vehicular nightmare that will never see a complete rebuild because it is divided into so many different parcels owned by different people.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jan 23, 2007 at 9:11 am
If the Center is so beautiful, historic and important to preserve, why don't "they" just do that. Dissemble, move and rebuild something ugly and derelict and build something we do want. The pieces could go in some museum somewhere and we could earn some money selling it to recover the cost of the new building. If "they" can do it with London Bridge, then Edgewood should be easy!!!
(Tongue in cheek)
a resident of Crescent Park
on Nov 9, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Does anyone know what is going on with the future development of Edgewood(weed?) Center? It is now November, 2007 and I've seen nothing on this site to indicate any movement. As a resident of this area, I am really tired of needing to get into my car to buy a quart of milk. Also, driving or walking by the "center" is quite sad, depressing and a total waste of valuable space. I love my Eichler home but would at this point sacrifice the dead Eichler designed propery for a mixed use develpment plan that was reasonably attractive.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Nov 9, 2007 at 1:24 pm
I don't know what is taking so long either. I do know that Sand Hill Property and Jim Baer are busy trying to buy (at a very low price) the Palo Alto Art League building downtown, against the wishes of many of the League members.


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Darwin and Fanny went to the Welsh coast together, and this would have been the logical place for them to go. It is due west from Shrewsbury and The Woodhouse.
Because of wifi issues, this is the third time I have written this in as many days. I hope I can do a good job again. I have been bragging on Jan as a driver, but that is not the most important thing she has been doing
She has a great eye for pictures, and notices things that my "Darwin-centric worldview" miss. About the only thing I see are scenery, Darwin-aged buildings, and birds (and I have sworn off birding for the trip). She takes great pictures of me (this one is staged with her camera) so I can thank Fund for Teachers for sending me here!
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