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Il Belvedere boast the best views at il Piaggione of Serravalle. Located on the second floor of the main farm house, it's accessed by a private entrance, guarded by one of the most impressive sculptures that sits in the middle of a flower bed and is one of Alberto's favorite. From the small entrance, via a short flight of steps, you access the white room, spacious and divided into a cozy sitting room with a fireplace, and furnished dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. In its rich simplicity, La Mansarda offers tree bedrooms, a queen size, one double and two singles equipped with all the necessities as well as a bathroom with shower. The highlight of the apartment is the terrace. The view opens directly from the living room and stoops towards the horizon; equipped with tables, chairs and grill, sheltered from the sun, it's ideal for enjoying an open air breakfast kisse.
The Piaggione of Serravalle, at a first glance, appears as a gem naturally cast on the highest ridges of the Chianti hills of Central Tuscany, and as a jewel it shines with its authentic flavors, ancient traditions and silent stillness.
Shaded and enclosed by oak woods and shrouded by the greenness of its olive trees and vineyards, it mingles within the horizons of the grandeur of the Tuscan countryside that is still genuine and remarkably unspoilt.
The structure of Piaggione consists of three spacious apartments: La Nostra, the principal appartment wich holds 6/8 people; the Belvedere, located on the second floor of the Villa, holds 6 people; the Hunting Lodge, a separated cottage, holds comfortably 4 people.
Among the Villa there is the Loggia, which houses a wellness center embellished by an exotic touch. On the top floor a spa tub and an infrared sauna and, accessing via a staircase, you will approach a somewhat hidden room used for massages and turkish baths on the bottom floor.
You can let yourself go under shoothing jets of hot water or to the 37 ° C of the indoor hot tub. In alternative, you can be enveloped by the warm therapeutic infrared sauna, until it reaches the adjustable temperatures up to 65 ° C. In between sessions, you can relax on our ergonomic lounge chairs, underneath the beautiful orchids and tropical plants. Descending the stone steps from La Loggia you will access the hammam area, inspired by the most renowned spas of the Etruscans and the Romans and a room entirely dedicated to the art of massage, with a comfortable shower and the glittering mosaics of the Turkish bath. The steam bath together with the chromotherapy and aromatherapy, as well as being beneficial to the skin and respiratory system, contributes to the proper relaxation of the mind and the body.
La Loggia del Piaggione has a very unique characteristic: it's a spa area that we let upon request so that you can enjoy it privately with friends or family.
We offer the following treatments:
Hot tub with Jacuzzi 36/37 ° C: Being within the panoramic Loggia, it's always available even with cooler outside temperatures or at night-time: you will be immersed in nature and protected by the large panoramic windows and can be used comfortably by four people.
Infrared Sauna: Very beneficial for your body, but without the side effects of a traditional sauna, the operating temperature ranges from 45 to 60 °C and can be used by everyone.
Turkish Bath: The turkish bath, is a steam bath at 35-38 °C. The ambience decorated with mosaics is equipped with all comforts, a chromotherapy light, a small fountain to refresh your wrists and your face and a hand shower to cool the lower limbs. Ten minutes are required for your skin and the respiratory tracts to gain great benefit, then, before repeating the session we recommend a warm
shower. During or after the treatment you can relax in the lodge or in the small garden reserved for wellness from where you can comfortably access the pool area outside.
In the wellness area is located a comfortable lounge for massages that will favor your complete relax.
On appointment, a specialist will be at your disposal to provide you with a massage: ayurveda, relaxation, reflexology etc.
If you desire to take advantage of these treatments, we recommend contacting us before arrival.
On the outside you are welcomed by a splendid swimming pool that plunges down on the lush valleys and, between sprouts of fragrant shrubs, built in the rocks, a jacuzzi tub that is surmounted by a spurt of hot water. Small paths and stone steps cut into the gardens that slope down the valley, designing silent hidden nooks that make its way through the forests. In this enchanting setting, stand out the modern sculptures of famed artist Alberto Inglesi that will accompany your quaint countryside strolls and hikes. If your desire is to rediscover the spontaneousness of life, the Piaggione of Serravalle is the place to be, to relax and immerse yourself in the magnificence
of a Tuscan setting blessed by serenity and silence.
The Piaggione of Serravalle is a lively farm that is in constant action and that brings forth its daily activities that are carried out in order to achieve a balance of eco-friendly status that are , rational and respectful of the rules that prevail in nature and that characterizes its existence in every detail. Plants and animals, placed at the center of activities, have always been treated like human beings and therefore have the best care and attention to undergo the strictest quality controls that strive
for excellence as well as for superb genuineness. The seasonal cycle of activities, therefore, commence in spring with the most suitable positioning of the plants, sowing the seeds and the maintenance of gardens, vineyards and olive groves. During the summer we proceed mainly with the picking of fruits and vegetables and then we begin canning the food for the winter and start collecting the wood for the colder months. Autumn however, is the most busy period since we deal first with the grape harvest and later with the olive picking.
We also commence all the various processes for the production of wine and oil, the squeezing and the pressing and we also collect the wild fruits from our forests , traditionally considered to be one of the bases that characterize our local cuisine. During the winter, with the arrival of the frosts we end our labors but we also have to start preparing the land for the new year to come and we have
time to devote ourselves to more domestic chores. Of course we always have our farm animals to look after. The food processing is challenging and goes hand in hand with the local tradition, to sustain the authenticity of ancient flavors and discovering new ones, thus giving the opportunity to gourmet fanatics to acquire the most authentic recipes , the methods of cultivation and preservation.
The culinary skills of Camilla, joined with the hard labors of Alberto, will allow you to take advantage of the exquisite cold meats, salamis, bruschette and cheeses produced on the farm and we will be honored to prepare you memorable full course meals with traditional dishes, accompanied by Chianti DOC and DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil; all obviously of our own produce and of course our products can be purchased directly on the farm. Camilla also offers her services as a professional tour guide, organizing trips and excursions all over Siena and its territory and enriching them with thorough descriptions and explanations. Albert, instead, offers his own experience and skills in the arts, by offering sculpture and painting classes. Among the various projects under construction, in the future Piaggione will be able to offer cooking classes as well as organizing educational strolls along the paths of the vegetable gardens. Also at a stones throw from Piaggione recently has been established a horseback riding center , with a full range of activities related to equestrian trekking through the ancient roads of the Chianti hills.
Camilla is a licensed tour guide that has been operating for over thirty in Siena and its province. Together with her husband Alberto, at her mothers death, despite the hard times, she decided to roll up her sleeves and take control of the project, proving not only to be fit for the task but demonstrating a strong character suitable for the role. She undertook challenging decisions, always dictated by a spirit of loving-kindness and far-sighted choices that rewarded her over the years and that culminated in this wonderful masterpiece.
Camilla is fluent in English, French and German and her vast knowledge of local history and art of the area, together with her fascinating savoir faire, guarantee unforgettable tours and excursions to explore Siena and its treasures. Her passion for the authentic taste of local cuisine, is high-flown in her first-class preparation of typical dishes that she cooks and serves in unforgettable dinners accompanied by Chianti wines of her own production in front of somewhat a fairy tale landscape.
CAMILLA purchased this farmhouse in 1920
for understand who we are visit our website www.ilpiaggionediserravalle.it
At Piaggione of Serravalle you will discover La Loggia , a small wellness paradise. Created from the predilection of the family for aesthetics, health and body care, La Loggia, with its large windows, treasures the most precious secrets for a complete physical and mental relaxation. You can let yourself go under soothing jets of hot water or to the 37 ° C of the indoor hot tub. In alternative, you can be enveloped by the warm therapeutic infrared sauna, until it reaches the adjustable temperatures up to 65 ° C. In between sessions, you can relax on our ergonomic lounge chairs, underneath the beautiful orchids and tropical plants. Descending the stone steps from La Loggia you will access the hammam area, inspired by the most renowned spas of the Etruscans and the Romans and a room entirely dedicated to the art of massage, with a comfortable shower and the glittering mosaics of the Turkish bath. The steam bath together with the chromotherapy and aromatherapy, as well as being beneficial to the skin and respiratory system, contributes to the proper relaxation of the mind and the body.
La Loggia del Piaggione has a very unique characteristic: it's a spa area that we let upon request so that you can enjoy it privately in company of friends or family.
We offer the following treatments
Hot tub with Jacuzzi 36/37 ° C: Being within the panoramic Loggia, it's always available even with cooler outside temperatures or at nighttime: you will be immersed in nature and protected by the large panoramic windows and can be used comfortably by four people,.
Infrared Sauna: Very beneficial for your body, but without the side effects of a traditional sauna, the operating temperature ranges from 45 to 60 °C and can be used by everyone.
Turkish Bath: The turkish bath, is a steam bath at 35-38 °C. The ambience decorated with mosaics is equipped with all comforts, a chromotherapy light, a small fountain to refres
Price includes services: water, electricity, gas. Linen and 3 sizes of towels (inc swimming pool towels) and kitchen towel. Final cleaning and Wifi .
2 weeks booking 5%off. 3 weeks booking 10% off. .. Heating included.
My wife and I spent a week at Agriturismo Piaggione di Serraviile the last week in September with another couple. We stayed at the Il Belvidere apartment (one of four, I believe in the complex) and it was nearly perfect. The apartment was spacious, had a nice cucina, the beds were comfortable, and the view from the enormous terrace was breathtaking. The property is owned by a delightful Italian family (Alberto, Camilla, and their two adult children). They will cook dinner for you (advance request needed!) that we took advantage of on our first night. It was a delicious 5 course meal with unlimited wine (a nice Chianti Classico that they make on site). It's 35 euro pp but they bring each course right to your apartment and the meal was as good or better than anything we had on our entire trip.
One thing should be made clear; the villa is a bit remote, so you will need a car and a GPS and I wouldn't want to try and find the villa for the first time after dark (but don't worry. Lost? call Camilla (her English it pretty good!) and they'll come a get you) It's about 20 minutes by car to Siena but a good location in the heart of the Chianti. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Located in the countryside is this lovely house. It is more beautiful than the pictures. Camilla was wonderful: arranging a dinner cooking lesson and jacuzzi, making arrangements and sharing her experiences growing up in the area. She is charming and witty. Alberto is a true artist and quite endearing. This is a special place. The space is large, very clean, comfortable, etc., but you can hardly take your eyes off the view. At night we had the fireplace going. There is an excellent restaurant nearby. It fills up with locals so have Camilla make a reservation. Wonderful walks, wonderful wine, stunning sculptures.
Amazing experience staying at ll Piaggione. The Belvedere apartment had the most amazing views from the balcony and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The hosts Camilla, Alberto and family were very welcoming. On our first night they offered us a selection of menus, which was then served in your apartment. Great if you fancy a night off cooking. The pizza party is a must - pretty much all you can eat pizza and wine. It was a fantastic base to experience Pisa, Florence, Sienna and San Gimignamo all a drive away but within 45 mins, also the local Vineyard (la Devoile) was a fantastic eye opener into the Chianti regions fabulous wines. Lots Alberto's art work is on show around the apartment, some of our party had seen his world famous work previously and it certainly is memorable! Highly recommended on all accounts!
We traveled with our friends and neighbors to tour the Villages of Tuscany and stayed here for a week. Alberto and Camilla were excellent hosts. Camilla who works as a tour guide, provided a tour of her beloved Siena where she was born. We also reserved dinner on the terrace on three occasions and the homemade Tuscan cooking was five star. The farm is on many acres of vineyards and olive groves. Alberto produces his own wine and olive oil. The house wine was wonderful a true Chianti Classico right from the vines. We watched the sun rise and sun set over a panoramic landscape. "Belle Italia" It was a truly a unique experience.
From the time we arrived at this gem of a property in the heart of Tuscany it was a luxurious retreat where anything was possible. Alberto and Camilla were amazing hosts, providing enough chopped wood to keep a roaring fire the whole time, to booking an Ayurvedic message therapist for us to melt away stress in between the Turkish steam bath, infrared sauna and jacuzzi.
I would highly recommend having Alberto, Camilla, and Rodi cook a meal for you. We requested they cook a meal for us the night of our arrival from Florence as we hadn't visited a food store. Honestly, this was one of the best meals our group had in the entire trip compared with gourmet dinners at highly lauded restaurants charging twice as much. The five-course feast had a seasonal fall soup with Tuscan kale and pumpkin that we are still talking about!
Can't say grazie enough!
Phenomenal experience w/13 of us on a family reunion. Beautiful grounds of vineyards, olive trees, sculptures, pool and PLENTY of space...3 kitchens and also a cottage over the wine cellar. Organic products to purchase from their property...massages available and a steam/sauna area. We can't say enough about this beautiful property in the Tuscan hillside. From the Tuscan welcome dinner that kept overflowing w/more food, to the pizza party on our last night, we were sad to leave this oasis. Thank you to Camilla and Alberto for their wonderful hospitality and graciousness. You exceeded our expectations. Camilla is a wonderful tour guide in the Siena area too! THANK YOU!
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Once at Piaggione you will find a bronze sculpture that marks a line theimmaginary border from everyday life to the new reality of our place. Thissculpture is 'Estia' which, as in the ancient Greek mythology, symbolizes the custody of the gate, securing a place in the house untouched, announcingguests the safety, welfare, well-being that goes through self-knowledge.
How can we get in deep communication with our inner life when everyday life has deprived us of that ability to listen?
Here's a good reason to come to Piaggione
The five sculptural images that are found in outdoor tell you what this place has to offer: the chance to rediscover yourself through all the senses.
The housing of the place depicted by Estia reassures our inner calling for it to bedefended by a daily increasingly invasive and not very responsive to ourauthentic needs. If we place ourselves in listening to ourselves we will recoverour sensory dimension, we strip off the superfluous and we are in a position to be attuned to the world around us. A magic circle that connects the self with the other and with the entire universe.
Crossing the threshold we meet the five sculptures that symbolize, in turn, the senses, Taste, Smell, Touch, Hearing , Sight.They are there to remind us gradually, the value of the step by step tocommunicate with ourselves. So one at a time to recognize that we discover our essence of men and women of nowadays lacks a sensory snapshot spontaneity.


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Themes in Beowulf
Honor: Honor and reputation were considered important personal traits to the Germanic and Scandinavian cultures featured in Beowulf. For Beowulf, there is nothing more important than the creation of a legacy. He travels from Geatland to Denmark to kill Grendel out of a desire for personal glory and to defend the allied Danes. Honor is important to the Danes as well. Before even setting out to kill Grendel, Beowulf must prove himself to the Danes, repairing his marred reputation from to a swimming race he lost in his youth. Finally, the elderly Beowulf refuses to flee from the dragon at the poem's end, even as his best soldiers desert him.
Revenge: Revenge drives the heroes and villains in Beowulf. Grendel attacks Heorot Hall because he wants to seek vengeance against mankind for his lineage. Grendel's mother attacks Beowulf because he killed her son. The narrator suggests that there are multiple feuds and battles going on between the different Germanic tribes. This suggests that revenge was a way of life in this time. Beowulf himself conducts his final battle to seek vengeance against the dragon who burned down his home.
Kinship: Kinship, being related by blood, ancestry, or affinity, and loyalty are main driving factors that structure Beowulf's actions. He owes the old king Hrothgar a debt of gratitude because Hrothgar assisted Beowulf's father in the past. Loyalty was seen as a way to maintain one's honor and therefore was extremely important.
Tension between paganism and Christianity: England underwent a radical Christianization process in about 597 with the mission of St. Augustine. However, paganism continued to influence patterns of thought and culture. Beowulf is presumed to have been composed between 700 and 1000 CE, but the only surviving copy of the poem was transcribed by Christian monks in the 11th century. It is unknown whether or not these scribes added Christian narratives to the tale during this transcription or if the Christian undertones were already part of the narra
Themes Examples in Beowulf:
This line demonstrates another example of how the poet mixes Christianity and paganism. The line begins with a reference to the hour of death for the strong and unyielding Scyld, a reference to the destiny (or fate, or Wyrd) that pagans believe control their lives. However, the line concludes by saying Scyld goes to God's keeping instead of a mead-hall like Valhalla. This indicates that the poet won't abandon references to paganism despite being Christian and continue to mix them throughout.
Note that although the Beowulf poet and his audience are Christian, the story the poet tells pre-dates Christianity. Consequently, although the world described in Beowulf is pagan, the poet uses both Christian and pagan imagery throughout the poem, sometimes blending the two. The God of Beowulf's time likely refers to Odin, the God-Father or the All-Father, as it has appeared in other translations of this story.
At a loss for what to do, the Danes turn to their heathen gods for help. The poet not only reminds his audience that the Danes did not know the Christian God, but he also condemns the practice by saying that turning to false gods will offer no consolation.
In this passage, the poet tells us that Grendel rules Heorot through terror but is unable to kill Hrothgar or approach the throne of the mead-hall. The poet indicates that Grendel is incapable of doing this because the king possesses a divine right to rule, as bestowed on him by God's grace.
Although the poet uses God in this passage, it is yet another indication of the dichotomy between paganism and Christianity in the story because the Geat's would have praised their own Norse god or gods for safe passage.
Hrothgar's statement illustrates another example of the tension between Christianity and paganism in the story. However, in this line, we can see the dichotomy between the two: Fate was responsible for the loss of his warriors. God will halt the raids and attacks. This dichotomy potentially reinforces the poet's message that the destiny of the pagans pales in comparison to the will of God.
Despite the earlier reference to God by Beowulf (the poet), he now refers to Destiny, not God, as the power that determines the value of a warrior's life. In Beowulf's mind, the virtue of courage justifies redemption, not faith, another point in the poem in which Christianity and paganism clash.
The Geats express some of their doubts in this passage, knowing how many Danes have been slain by Grendel. The poet offers a comforting thought to his audience that probably wouldn't have occurred to the Geats. For their struggle with Grendel to lead to glory and honor, it must be a battle between men and monster without a pre-determined outcome by divine intervention.
In another example of the Christian/Pagan tension, the poet has Beowulf appeal to God's will in the outcome of the fight. However, Beowulf would have likely appealed to Fate instead, declaring that whatever happens will happen.
Notice how the poet declares that Destiny, as opposed to God, will prevent Grendel from causing any more harm after that evening. Despite having talked about the will of God earlier, it appears as if the poet has forgotten his duty to maintain a Christian context and theme for the poem and lapse once again into using pagan word choices more appropriate to the time of Beowulf's tale.
While we know that Grendel was evil and doomed to Hell regardless, the poet uses the word heathen here to illustrate the early Christian belief that anyone not baptized goes to Hell, a subtle reminder to the audience that even pagans who led good lives had no chance of entering Heaven.
Hengest, whose slain leader has not been avenged, thinks of revenge but is trapped by the truce with Finn not to fight. The poet implies that when Hunlafing gives the sword to Hengest, he is subtly reminding Hengest that he must renew the fight with Finn because of the pagan code of loyalty to king and kin. The sacred duty to avenge his lord conflicts with another sacred duty to abide by his oath. However, loyalty to king is a much stronger duty in this warrior society.
The poet's choice of using Fate and cruel destiny in this passage foreshadows conflict that will shortly come to Hrothgar's hall. Interestingly, this choice omit's reference to the Christian God, preferring to use the pagan concept that controls mankind.
Grendel's mother's attack on Heorot essentially reverses Beowulf's defeat of Grendel. The Danes sorrows are renewed, and they wonder if God will ever grant Heorot peace. Note how the poet uses the Christian God in the Danes pleas for salvation, but he often uses Fate or cruel destiny, as he did earlier, to foreshadow unpleasant occurrences--such as the death of Aeschere.
Beowulf reaffirms his own values and the values of the culture at the time. Vengeance of a friend or loved one is the appropriate response, not mourning. He is not only reminding Hrothgar of this, but he is also consoling Hrothgar and vowing to kill Grendel's mother. Beowulf's values underscore a major theme in the play: the importance of being honorable through glory and valor.
In telling the story of Beowulf, the poet gives credit to God for Beowulf's ability to be honorable. Beowulf's honor becomes a combination of divine gifts and his will to act. He becomes an example of how all warriors should behave and underscores the importance of honor and grace within the poem and his society.
The poet makes a very important cultural statement to his audience: Brave deeds are more valuable and lasting than one's life. Beowulf, like many poems about life and its struggles, is meant both to entertain and to instruct.
Beowulf has cleansed the water, permanently calming the mere. Supernatural beings like Grendel and his mother no longer inhabit this horrific place. The poet uses this detail to illustrate how humans, and by extension God, have triumphed over the supernatural world.
This is one of the first times the poet mentions the ephemeral, or transient, world. One of the less-discussed themes in the poem is that life and all of one's triumphs are only temporary. No matter how powerful one is, death and the end of one's power are the inevitable result.
Even though we shortly learn that Grendel's blood is so toxic that it melts the blade, this event is symbolic of the supernatural in the tale. The poet tells his audience that this blade, made by supernatural beings, has done its job and has no place in the human world.
The poet alludes to the Biblical story of the flood and Noah's Ark, in which God flooded the Earth to purge it of sin and evil. While this story would not have been known to Beowulf or Hrothgar, the poet reminds his audience of the power of God and the punishment of heathen creatures.
After having shared all of the supernatural elements from Beowulf's battle with Grendel's mother, the poet now includes multiple references to God's assistance in this scene--an indication that he feels the need to inject Christianity back into the narrative.
Hrothgar uses his praise for Beowulf to give him this warning about fame and pride. Through Hrothgar's speech, honor becomes more complicated: it has as much to do with humility as it does with valor and glory. He achieves this definition by reminding Beowulf that death takes all men in the end, meaning personal pride and ambition are not as important as the legacy of honor that one leaves behind. Power and fame become a byproduct of a life lived honorably rather than the goal of one's actions.
Hrothgar continues his speech by reminding Beowulf of the fragility and fleeting nature of life and the need to focus one's efforts on relationships and not on possessions. Having mentioned the ephemeral world earlier, the poet has started to steadily focus on the theme of mortality.
The dragon greedily and covetously guards his wealth. This behavior stands in stark contrast to human culture in the story, in which wealth is accumulated for the purpose of sharing it. In Beowulf's world, wealth not shared is useless, making the dragon's hoard and behavior naturally oppositional.
The poet implies that Beowulf's strength is too much for the sword. There are two possible interpretations for this. One inference is that the poet wants to further enhance the audience's opinion of Beowulf and his legendary strength. The other is that the sword failing Beowulf is a part of his destiny and therefore beyond his control.
Beowulf requests to have his body burned and placed within a cairn, or a burial mound of stones. This poet's choice to state this request for a pagan burial is interesting, because in Christian societies, burning the dead was forbidden and burial was the only appropriate funeral.


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It is a large ornamental rhubarb (not the edible kind), and in this garden variety the leaves start off red, then over time the upper surface of the leaf becomes green. The leaves can grow to 1 metre in diameter in good conditions and in early summer it can produce flowering stems that can be as tall as 3 metres with panicles of deep pink flowers. It originates from North East Asia and is used in Chinese herbal medicine, sorry but I don't know what it is used to treat.
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Photographing Eden: Poems
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Dezember 2008
Beschreibung"Photographing Eden "presents the first full-length collection of poems by a major new talent. The poems are always attentive to artistic mediums and the craft behind them because our struggle is to make something perfect in the imperfect world in which we live, while acknowledging the impossibility of that quest. Gray's poems range all over, from adventures in Egyptian ruins with machine-gun-toting tourist police to the western edge of the foggy Irish coastline, and to the mythic past, where Adam and Eve visit a zoo and Eden has become a nature preserve.
PortraitJason Gray is the author of two chapbooks of poetry, How to Paint the Savior Dead, winner of the Wick Chapbook Award, and Adam & Eve Go to the Zoo. His poems and reviews have appeared in Poetry, American Poetry Review, Southern Review, and elsewhere. He coedits the online literary journal Unsplendid (www.unsplendid.com).
Pressestimmen"Jason Gray's gift is quiet but profound. He brings the same respectful eye to nature as to acts of art - an eye that adds its own light to the occasions. A book for delectation." - Heather McHugh, final judge"
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- Note how and where your business uses water (i.e., Toilet flushing, dishwashing, showers, ice machines, cooling towers, irrigation, etc.)
- Determine flow rates on all fixtures and devices.
- If you pay your own water bill, take inventory of your water history and past plumbing maintenance, noting the average monthly cost and usage per person.
- If you are a tenant of the building, discuss your goals with the owners/property managers. Be prepared to meet with the manager and building engineer to discuss factors affecting the property's water usage.
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- Pre-Rinse Spray Valves
- Learn How To Read Your Water Meter
- Detect Leaks
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- Toilets All San Francisco Green Businesses that upgrade their toilets must use toilets with 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf) volume, although currently installed toilets with 1.6 gpf or less are acceptable. ULFTs and HETs are approved for use. Visit SFPUC for financial incentives for installing qualifying toilets.
- ULFT's: In 1994 new water conserving toilets, called ultra-low-flush toilets (ULFT's) were required in all new construction. ULFT's use 1.6 gallons per flush and are much more water efficient than older toilets, which use up to 7 gallons per flush. Each installed ULFT can save a typical family 70 gallons a day in water use. A number of commercial ULFTs are available in a range of designs that have 1.6 gallons per flush. The efficiency of a Flushometer and bowl combination toilet depends mainly upon the regular maintenance of the flushometer valve.
- HET's: High-Efficiency toilets (HET) are now the standard and flush at least 20% below the US maximum of 1.6 gpf, equating to 1.28 gpf or less. Many HET's are dual-flush toilets, which have two separate flush volume options, a half flush (.8 gallons) and a full flush (1.6 gallons). There are several industrial flushometer HET's on the market, and over a dozen have passed performance standards set by the CUWCC (California Urban Water Conservation Council).
- Dual-flush handle retrofit for flushvalves: This water saving mechanism retrofits to most existing valves and reduces water volume by up to 30% when activated for half-flush.
- Urinals Replace all urinals flushing at greater than 1.0 gallons with urinals flushing at less than 0.5 gallons, or waterless urinals.
- HEUs: High-Efficiency Urinals (HEUs) are defined as fixtures that function at 0.5-gpf or less. Based on data from studies of actual usage, these urinals save 20,000 gallons of water per year with an estimated 20-year life. For more information about HET's and HEU's, where you can buy them, and current rebates, contact the SFPUC Water Conservation Section.
- Urinal retrofit kit: The flush volume in typical 1.0 gallon per flush urinals can be retrofitted with a .5 gpf diaphram kit. This is a great cost-effective way to turn the ultra-low flush urinal into a high-efficiency urinal for around $50 a fixture.
- For more information about HET's and HEU's, where you can buy them, and current rebates, visit the SFPUC Urinal rebate section.
- Faucet Aerators and Low-Flow Shower Heads: Installing faucet aerators and low-flow showerheads is one of the most effective water conservation method you can use for your home or office. These fixtures are required for Green Business applicants. SFPUC provides free high-efficiency showerheads and faucet aerators to commercial and residential customers.
- Faucet Aerators: Standard aerators are devices that are designed to reduce the flow of the water coming out of the faucet while introducing air into the water flow. That is why they are called "aerators". Water has to pass through very small holes and spreads out to cover more surface. If an aerator is already installed on your faucet, it will usually have its rated flow (in gallons per minute or gpm) imprinted on the side. If there appears to be an aerator installed, but there is no flow rate stamped on the side, the aerator may not be a low flow type and should be replaced with a new one. For restroom faucets, the flow rate should be 0.5 gpm or less, and for kitchen faucets and shower heads, the flow rate should be 1.5 gpm or less. If no aerator is visible, check to see if there are threads just inside the tip of the faucet. Most modern faucets are threaded to accept aerators.
- Some designer faucets have an internal built in "laminar" restrictor. Laminar restrictors work differently than standard faucet aerators by producing dozens of parallel streams of water. You can ask the manufacturer for the flow rate of these faucets or Green Business Program staff can help you measure the flow rate of your unstamped faucet aerators.
- If your faucets are not threaded for aerators, installing Flow Control Valves or Flow Regulator devices are the best option for reducing flow rates since the flow can be varied to fit the function. Located under the sink, flow control valves go undetected by the faucet user. They cost about $20 a pair, pricing reduces with bulk purchasing.
- If your aerators keep suddenly disappearing, tamper proof aerators are a great alternative. Inexpensive and simple to install, low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators can reduce water consumption and also energy cost associated with heating water by as much as 50%.
- Dishwashers use at least two times less water than washing by hand. If you are looking to purchase a new, efficient dishwasher, please visit the link below.
- Commercial dishwashers are now using less than 3 gallons per cycle. For commercial dishwashers, visit the Food Service Technology Center (www.fishnick.com) for water and energy efficient models. Be sure to look for Energy Star rated appliances.
- High Efficiency Clothes Washers (HECWs) utilize technological advances to deliver excellent wash performance while saving both water and energy. Resource efficient models use 35-50% less water and approximately 50% less energy. The water efficiency of clothes washers is rated using the term "water factor" to describe and compare its water use. Water factor is measured by the quantity of water (gallons) used to wash each cubic foot of laundry. A lower water factor represents greater water and energy efficiency.
- Go to www.sfwater.org for more information on high efficiency clothes washers and current rebates offered through SFPUC.
- Ice Machines Water-cooled ice machines use far more water and energy than air-cooled models.
- Various retrofit options for water-cooled ice machines can be found on the Food Service Technology Center website www.fishnick.com.
- Pre-Rinse Spray Valves A low-flow pre-rinse spray valve is one of the easiest and most cost effective energy saving devices available to the foodservice operator. In addition to minimizing water consumption, water heating energy and sewer charges are also reduced. Pre-rinse spray valves can use as little as .65 gallons per minute compared with older models that use 3 or more gallons per minute.
- In order to qualify for Green Business program recognition, applicants must use 1.28 gpm spray valves or less. For more information about pre-rinse spray valves, go to http://www.fishnick.com/equipment/sprayvalves/.
- Learn How To Read Your Water Meter There are several reasons why your business should be able to locate and read your water meter. By reading your meter at the beginning and the end of the day you can determine how much water your business has used. You can also use the reading to check for leaks. For instance, if you turn off all the taps on the property and see that the meter is still turning, this may indicate a leak. Here are some hints to help you find and read your water meter:
- Locate Your Meter - Your water meter is generally located near the curb in front of your home or place of business in a direct line with the main outside faucet. Some water meters in commercial properties are located in the basement under the sidewalk of the property. Water meters are usually housed in a concrete box usually marked "SFWD." Carefully remove the lid by using a tool, such as a large screwdriver, to pry it off.
- Read Your Water Meter - All San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) customers have their water use measured by a meter. The water and wastewater charges are based on the amount of water that passes through the meter on a monthly or bimonthly basis.
- SFPUC uses two types of water meters: the straight-reading meter, which resembles the mileage odometer in an automobile (figures 1 and 2), and the round-reading meter which has separate clock-like dials . Both record water use in cubic feet. The SFPUC bills in units of 100 Cubic Feet; 1 UNIT EQUALS 748 GALLONS. Some straight reading meters also have a leak detection dial, shown as the red triangle in Figure 1. If all fixtures are off and the dial rotates continuously in one direction even slightly, this could mean there is a leak somewhere on the property.
- Detect Leaks Once you figure out how to read the water meter, you can use it to detect leaks, notice sudden spikes in usage, and monitor daily usage. Start by turning all water-using appliances off, so that no water is being used anywhere in the building. Then check the position of the meter dial and wait. If after 15 minutes, the dials haven't moved, your meter is "holding" and all fixtures are tight. However, if you notice that the dials have moved, check the toilets for leaks. Put a few drops of food coloring or dye tablets (provided by your water utility) into the toilet tank and wait a few minutes. If there is blue in your toilet tank, you have a leak, probably at your flapper valve. More information on flapper replacement is available at: www.toiletflapper.org. Also check the water level in your toilet's tank. In a standard toilet, the water level should be one inch below the overflow tube. If the water is overflowing into the tube, try to set reset the water level according to manufacturer's specifications. If the valve fails to shut off, your fill valve should be replaced. If there is no leak in the toilets, check all angle stops under your sinks and hose bib connections. If the connections are tight, there may be a hidden leak or a blind leak in an underground pipe or within the walls of the property.
- Detecting "Blind" Leaks - If you think you might have a blind leak, you can try to isolate the leak by use of your main house valve or supply valve. You can also contact SFPUC (www.sfwater.org) at (415) 551-4730 to assist with leak detection and give recommendations for reducing your water use.
- Water Pressure When water pressure is too high it wastes water and causes stress to pipes and fixtures. Water should enter the property at 45 to 60 pounds of pressure per square inch (psi). You can check your water pressure with a pressure gauge that attaches to your outdoor/indoor faucet threaded for a ¾ inch hose bib, available at most hardware stores for around $10. Water pressure over 60psi can cause a strain on your plumbing fixtures or pipes and can even cause bursts in the water line. Pressure in excess of 80 psi may void warranties in some appliances and fixtures. If your water pressure exceeds 70 psi, install a pressure-regulating valve (see images below). Depending on the size and type of regulator, they cost anywhere from $40 and up, and can prevent future maintenance costs and leaks.
- Water-Efficient Landscaping This refers to the conservation of water through creative landscaping. Originally developed for drought-afflicted areas, the principles of water-efficient landscaping have an ever-broadening appeal. With water now considered an expensive and limited resource, all landscaping projects, residential or commercial, can benefit from this alternative and almost any landscaping style can be achieved. The principles can be applied to all or part of a yard, in any geographic region of North America. To meet our standards, a business should have landscaping with check valves, rain shut-off sensors, watering during pre-dawn hours, matched sprinklers with same precipitation rates, 2-3" of mulch on non-turf planting areas, and repair or replace defective or broken water fixtures. For more information, visit:


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Entertaining for the holidays? Tired of the boring old party with cliché holidays themes and dishes? Step outside your hosting comfort zone, and find out what kind of wine drinkers you and your friends are. You might just surprise yourself. And you will definitely have festive fun in the process...
I am lucky enough to have spent the entire summer of 2011 living the glamorous life of a Napa Valley local. California wine country, while truly a farming community, offers endless tasting (and drinking) opportunities, a breathtaking picnic site around every bend, and great food. I made it my goal while living in Napa to taste as much wine as possible (I know, shameful). And I did.
At first I wasn't sure I learned anything living along the Silverado Trail, a hot bed for glorious estate vineyards and quaint tasting rooms, alike. What do I really taste in this wine? It surely is not what the winemaker perceives. Deep black cherry and toasted walnut? Nope, sorry. No can do.
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A well-known research scientist Howard Moskowitz surveyed wine drinkers back in 2002 and determined that for the most part, all of us fall into four wine-induced categories. Classics, Imaginers, Elaborates and No Frills.
Classic drinkers are, to no surprise, those who like their wine traditional. Bring out the Bordeaux blends, the German Riesling and pop the Champagne with its small bubbles and smooth flavors. Imaginers though, like I was over the past five months, are extreme explorers. No bottle too obscure, no blend too bizarre. Seek and find. Taste, enjoy, repeat (or not). I imagine many Imaginers have committed to a bottle or two they didn't like and never bought again. But it's not about the finish line, it's about the journey.
This brings us to the Elaborates. And the name is a slight misnomer. These are not the extravagant collectors popping open the twenty-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon just for fun. Well, they could be, but Elaborates, as defined by Moskowitz, are those folks at the dinner party lingering over their first glass like a foodie in the produce section of Whole Foods. Swirling, sniffing, chatting, tasting, swirling, tasting, wondering, sniffing, so on and so forth. Even more so than the Imaginers, who are out for a new experience, the Elaborates will savor one single glass until they have slurped all the possible nuances out of it. Only then do they feel safe getting on with their lives. This may or may not happen in a timely fashion.
Finally, we have the No Frills drinkers. A.K.A, my father. Give the Captain Morgan lover a Sonoma Valley Cabernet and he's happy. "Which one is this?" "It's the B.R. Cohn one, Dad. The one you like." The reply is something to the effect of, "Oh. Okay, good." And off he goes, not necessarily sniffing or swirling, but enjoying. I envy the No Frills folks. They don't put too much stock in their time with wine. If it's good, it's good. No grapes about it.
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In the summer of 2007, Bush warned of the dire consequence of pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq against the advice of our commanders on the ground. All of Washington was telling Bush that the surge he had launched would fail and that the time had come to withdraw from Iraq and accept defeat.
At a White House news conference on July 12, 2007, Bush declared: "I know some in Washington would like us to start leaving Iraq now. To begin withdrawing before our commanders tell us we're ready would be dangerous for Iraq, for the region and for the United States. It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to al-Qaeda. It would mean that we'd be risking mass killings on a horrific scale. It would mean we'd allow the terrorists to establish a safe haven in Iraq to replace the one they lost in Afghanistan. It would mean we'd be increasing the probability that American troops would have to return at some later date to confront an enemy that is even more dangerous."
He had no idea at the time how prophetic his words would be.
In 2010, Obama did precisely what Bush warned against and withdrew all U.S. forces from Iraq — overruling his commander on the ground, Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, who had recommended that Obama keep 24,000 troops. And since then, everything that Bush warned would happen has come to pass.
Bush warned that withdrawing against the advice of our military commanders would result in "mass killings on a horrific scale." Check. We're now seeing mass killings on a horrific scale — summary executions, women and children buried alive, people being crucified, the attempted genocide of the Yazidis and two American journalists beheaded.//
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Update to 2.4.1
Changes: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver/releases
Convert USES=gem:autoplist to USES=gem since autoplist is default
create USES=gem and update rubygem- ports to use it
Note that for now ports still have to have USE_RUBY=yes to use USES=gem
Differential Revision: https://reviews.freebsd.org/D6070
Remove ${PORTSDIR}/ from dependencies, categories d, e, f, and g.
With hat: portmgr
Sponsored by: Absolight
- Update to 1.12.5
Changes: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver/releases
- Update to 1.12.4
- Add LICENSE_FILE
Changes: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver/releases
Set NO_ARCH for remaining rubygem-* ports with no arch dependent files
Obtained from: DEVELOPER_MODE
With Hat: ruby@
Sponsored by: RideCharge Inc / Curb
- Update to 1.12.3
Changes: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver/releases
- Update to 1.12.2
Changes: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver/releases
- Update to 1.12.0
Changes: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver/releases
devel/rubygem-mongo: update to 1.11.1
devel/rubygem-mongo: use the 1.x version of rubygem-bson that mongo wants
develrubygem-mongo: update to 1.10.2
- Update to 1.9.2
- Add LICENSE
- Update COMMENT
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- Update to 1.9.0
- Update to 1.8.6
- Update to 1.8.2
- Update to 1.6.4
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A Ruby driver for MongoDB.
WWW: https://github.com/mongodb/mongo-ruby-driver
PR: ports/165368
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