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Interior insulation Report
A couple years ago I read every thread on interior insulation. I used many of the ideas that I read about. A couple days ago, I noticed that there were still questions as to how well the interior insulation stuff works, as most of the projects were still under construction. Heres my report on what I did, how it works and a few things I over looked. (I might mention I didnt use Lizard Skin or microballs.)
My 53 3100 has been on the road for a little over a year.
What I did: The cab was media blasted, and primed with epoxy. I coated the floor and firewall with a couple coats of Duplicolor truck bed liner (rolled and brushed), and sprayed single stage semi-flat black urethane (PPG) on everything else. I used Dynomat (purchased from Amazon for less than half the price on Dynomats website) and Peel and Seal to cover the floor, firewall, back of the cab and inside of the door skins. Over that I used the foil faced bubble stuff on the on the vertical surfaces and roof. The felt face bubble stuff was used on the floor. I had the floor carpeted and door panels made by an upholstery shop. Later they made and installed the headliner.
I had no problems with the Duplicolor truck bed liner adhering it stuck to everything, including the shop floor where I dripped some. The clutch and brake masters are accessed through a hole in the floor (they use the original pedals). I had to bleed the clutch at least 10 times and dripped brake fluid all over the coated floor. The Duplicolor was unaffected by the brake fluid.
The Peel and Seal seemed very much like the Dynomat. I used the Dynomat until I ran out, then went to Lowes and got the P & S they only had it in 6 width. After I applied the Dynomat to the back of the cab, a knuckle rap sounded like a dull thud instead of the steel drum sound it had before. I had braced the firewall with channel to provide a place to mount the evap/heating unit, and dryer, so it was pretty dead sounding before the Dynomat.
Thermal result: I have driven the truck when it was 110+. The Vintage Air AC had no problem keeping up and there was very little heat coming up through floor or firewall. I am very pleased at the thermal insulating quality I have.
Sound: I noticed a dramatic decrease in noise level when the carpet and door panels went in and another significant decrease when the headliner was installed.
The cab is still pretty noisy. I have some thoughts on some things I overlooked.
The NV3500 tranny is very loud. You can hear the syncros and the throw out bearing and lots of gear noise. It occurred to me that the shifter is acting like a screwdriver placed on a valve cover so you can hear the lifters. I have a Hurst shifter with a long shift lever (homemade). There is no rubber isolation anywhere the Hurst is bolted to the tranny and the lever is bolted to the Hurst all metal on metal. I think the shift lever acts like a huge broadcast antenna.
If that is true, what about the E brake lever? It bolts to the tranny also. Probably it is another broadcast antenna. The brake and clutch pedals may also be another factor. They pivot on bronze bearings, metal to metal all the way to the frame. They are shorter and dampened by the felt pads, so maybe not as much.
Another thing I overlooked is the metal door panels (I did the inside of the door skins, but not the inside of the door panels), they should be dampened. I put the upholstered panels where the stock ones were. A full door panel might quiet those down a bit.
The 3100 front cab mounts are a piece of ¼ neoprene between the frame mount and the cab. The bolts that hold the cab to the frame, are metal on metal can transmit some noise. The rear mounts are shackles that originally used bronze bushings. I replaced the bronze with aftermarket rubber mounts that probably help reduce the noise level.
I set the vent windows incorrectly, leaving a 1/8 gap to the weatherstrip. I get a little wind noise there. The new door weatherstrip is doing its job, at least, as well as a vehicle of this vintage is capable of.
Of course, quieter mufflers would also help. I used Flowmasters and I dont really think Ill give them up.
Conclusion: When I was soundproofing, I was looking for ways to reduce vibration. I should also have thought about looking for ways that sound could get in and tried to eliminate them.
I spent real $$$ for the period correct radio. Making it sound good in these small pickup cabs takes more than just installing some speakers. I should have bought an I-Pod instead.
Last edited by DJ3100; 12-06-2009 at 04:16 PM.
I've got a 54' 3100 truck that also has a nv3500 trans. I haven't finished insulating the interior yet, but when I first got the truck on the road it had a lot of gear noise and I could even hear the trans whine a little at idle. It shifted fine thru all the gears, but it made a lot of noise in first and second. I made a 150 mile trip in a couple of months ago and when I got to my destination it started making a lot more noise. My brother and I pulled the trans and took it to a friend of his who rebuilds them. He took the front of the case off of it and the input shaft bearing fell out in several peices.
The guy told me that someone had been running 80/90 in the trans and they were designed to be used with a special light weight oil. He replaced the bearing and we got it back on the road with the proper oil in it and it made an amazing difference in the amount of noise I can hear inside the cab.
If yours has bearing noise in it the oil won't quieten it down. It may be in need of a rebuild.
I actually had it built by a professional shop (whatever that means). He bought the case used and put in all new parts (yeah, right). I'd take it back to him and have him check it out, but he's out of business. The possibility you related, and worse, has been on my mind.
I am sure that the only transmission fluid used was the $16 per quart stuff from GM- forgot the name.
I have a friend that worked at the testing lab at the GM Proving Grounds. He tells me it sounds normal, just like the trucks they would get to test without all the soundproofing and interiors.
My plan is to swap shifters and see if the frequency or noise level changes.
"The Peel & Seal seemed very much like Dynomat".
While Peel & Seal looks like Dynamat, it is asphalt based and Dynamat is butyl based. That is why Dynamat is more expensive. If you live in a colder climate, you may be able to use Peel & Seal, but in warmer climates, Peel & Seal will fail quicker in the heat than a butyl based product. It will also fail quicker in extreme cold than a butyl based product. The reason is that butyl rubber remains more flexible in temperature extremes than asphalt.
I'm not saying you are right or wrong to use one product over the other, just pointing out the basic facts of the two substances.
No one lives forever, the trick is creating something that will.
Dan, I greatly appreciate your knowledge and input on this forum.
My thinking was that the floor in my truck will never get close to the temperatures that roofs see in the summer sun (around 200 F here in Arizona) . If it stays stuck at 200 F it should be OK at 120. (I don't know about cold - the temperature dropped into the 60's last week and I'm stuck inside until it warms up.)
The concern of a lot of folks on this forum was that the asphalt based products might out-gas and make the cab smell like asphalt. So far, I haven't been able to smell any asphalt inside the cab and I have driven it and parked it outside when it as 110+. Also, I believe OEM's have used asphalt based sound deadening for at least 50 years.
If it works for you and you're happy with it, that's all that counts. BTW, 60 is a day at the beach where I live!
No one lives forever, the trick is creating something that will.
Just kidding about the 60 degree thing.
I was not really endorsing the use of Peal and Seal, or anything else for that matter. I read a post that said no one knows if this alternative insulation stuff works because they haven't finished their cars yet. Since my truck has been on the road for a while and I used a lot of ideas from this forum, I thought I'd report the results.
That being said, my Peal and Seal is still stuck to the inside of the doors, which I would think would be about the most vulnerable because of the vertical position and intense heat.
I used Dynomat on the roof and it is still stuck. My carpeting is still in the same place the upholstery guy put it, so I think the Duplicolor bed liner is still stuck also. And nothing smells.
If I had ordered enough Dynomat, I wouldn't have used the Peel and Seal. I will probably use it again.
I would sure like to see reports from other people who actually have real world experience with any of the stuff that's been discussed, including micro balloons. I also would like to know if anyone used Lizard Skin or an alternative without any additional insulation and did it work for both sound and heat transfer?
Lizard Skin and Dynamat
I feel that I can give a fair comparison of BOTH:
Now these are newer model vehicles but, BOTH ARE INDENTICAL in regards to cab and interior trim level.
#1 is a 2005 F-450, Diesel, Auto, Crew Cab, 4x4
- TWO LAYERS of Dynamat on: Doors/Roof/Rear Wall
- ONE LAYER of Dynamat on: Floor Board/Hood
** 2nd layers were run in opposite direction from first, BOTH LAYERS had seams taped with Aluminum Foil house A/C DUCT TAPE
#2 is a 2006 F-350, Diesel, Auto, Crew Cab, 4x4
- My stereo guy was GIVEN a fair amount of Lizard Skin. He refused to try it so after it sat there a while, (month), I asked him about it. I had to buy a little to cover the entire interior and hood but, most of it was FREE! Borrowed a gun. You mix it up and drop the suction tube in the bucket and shoot away.
- I applied it at the top end of the thickness they reccomended, EVERYWHERE I COULD get it. Ended up doing some cutting/scraping when I cleaned up, it's a weird gun and even though I mixed it very well it had have some thicker / thinner spots in the bucket. ** If you use this make sure the area where the "feet" of your seats sit is completely taped as it doesn't compress very well.***
- Dynamat:
- Takes longer to apply, 10 hours total in the above truck with R/R seats
- Fingers/Hands hurt for a week from pushing/rolling/etc.
- Rather wet sand a half dozen Ford Galaxies by hand
- Can't get inside of "pockets"
- Lot of money to do a full size crew cab truck
- Lizard Skin:
- Goes on QUICK, 3 hours actual work, seats 'n' all R/R
- WILL RUN if you're not careful
- Goes into ANY hole the gun will fit in, (Pillar/etc.)
- Cheaper to do even if you have to buy it retail
Dynamate WINS, HANDS DOWN!!!! Lizard skin, in my mind anyway, shoul've worked BETTER because it actually coats all of the nooks and crannies but it seems like it doesn't dampen the metal in the floor or headliner. I don't know if it's because it actually becomes "at one" with the panels or ??? (I hope that makes sense to everyone.)
This was my first full attempt at sound deadening anything so, I think that makes me a good "test dummy" ????
Hey guys thanks for posting, I'm working on a 56 Ford panel truck so I need LOTS of sound deadening. Is the peel and seal roofing stuff ? I read about a guy using it on a bronco to save money, and he loved it. My concern was the smell. How much cheaper than dynomat is it ?
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No one lives forever, the trick is creating something that will.
Peel and Seal has worked for me without producing any odor. It has remained "stuck" for 2 1/2 years (I wouldn't use it on the roof). I live in the Phoenix area and it gets plenty hot here. OEMs used asphalt based insulation for over 1/2 a century.
I have bought Dynomat on Amazon where is was less than 1/2 the list price from the Dynomat website. I think it was not too much more expensive than P & S. I also think it works better. There is no indication that I have found that Lizard Skin alone would provide the sound dampening you're looking for.
It seems like everyone who has used LS put Dynomat or a similar product over it.
I will price the butyl roofing stuff and the dynamat online. I know for the volume I need, I would spend small fortune on dynamat, as it's typically priced. I drove it from CA 10 yrs ago to Tampa, FL. With NO insulation or deadener, it was like having your head in a steel drum...I've GOT to do something
Covering the inside of a Panel truck with Dynomat or similar would be out of my price range, that's for sure. I think I would go to a Pick-A-Part and check out the insulation in high end minivans and SUV's. You might find some you could use, but more importantly, you could get some ideas how to do it.
With Dynomat or P&S type products you don''t have to cover an entire inside of a vehicle to get sound deadening. Sometimes a square foot in the middle of a large panel (in this case panel is a large area of unsupported sheet metal) is all it takes. You could buy a roll of P&S and experiment with a side panel. Thump it with a knuckle and listen, then add some P&S to the middle of that panel and thump it again. It might not take as much as you think.
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I had looked forward to this as a replacement for my PX720WD. I had understood that it had a single sheet facility. However, according to the specification in the review, the maximum 'paper' weight is 255gsm. If that is right, it is no better than the 'round the bend' printing of the 720.
Is it so limited? I was looking forward to a printer that would deal with heavier stock for greeting cards and the like. 255 is only moderate weight for that purpose.
I just purchased the XP 800 unit which overall I am very pleased with but I agree with this review on the outoput tray retraction issue which is shares with the 850. It is very odd that the motorised control panel and output tray opens automatically but will not retract, having to be closed manually. I have read various reviews on the web that say this is normal but I can't quite believe it I'm afraid. The tray is clearly motorised and could retract after printing and removal of print job just as easily as it opens. It feels odd to push the tray back in and you can clearly feel the resistance of the motorised mechanism. I have also seen this review that stated clearly that in the review model the output tray "When idle, the control panel and output tray retract automatically,...." http://www.computershopper....
I have seen the control panel close once automatically but never again since.
What has gone wrong with the firmware/drivers etc that means that this no longer happens? Has this been disabled in the driver software updates for some reason since that review?
The FAQ on the US support webpage has also only just appeared as it is flagged as new on 09/01/2013; it does not appear on the UK webpage. In addition, the manual explicitly mentions the manual opening and adjustment of the control panel but does not mention the output tray has to be manually closed.
What are you not telling us Epson?
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The Selective Service System is an independent agency within the United States government that maintains a database on all males between 18 and 25 years of age in case conscription is needed. The system costs taxpayers an estimated $23 million a year.
"Maintaining the Selective Service simply makes no sense. In 1973, the last draftee entered the Army and since then, despite the first Gulf War and subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Pentagon has never considered reinstituting the draft," said Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran. "Our all-volunteer military has given us the most elite fighting force in the history of this country."
The draft ended in 1973 with the last of the draftees finishing their two year obligated service commitment in the U.S. Army in 1975. After the draft ended, the Selective Service System was disbanded and the requirement for 18 year olds to register was ended. However, in 1980, President Jimmy Carter reinstituted the Selective Service System and the requirement for all 18 year olds to register for the draft following the invasion of Afghanistan in December of 1979 by the former Soviet Union. The requirement remains in effect today despite the fact that the Pentagon has never requested a return to the draft despite the first Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A 2012 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report concludes that if the Selective Service were called into action and mobilization was necessary, the agency would be unable to satisfy the statutory objective of providing inductees to the Department of Defense within 193 days and the agency's budget would increase to more than $450 million.
"Not only will abolishing the selective service save the U.S. taxpayers money, it will remove an undue burden on our nation's young people," said Rep. Peter DeFazio. "We haven't utilized the draft since 1973, yet young men who don't register for the selective service are still penalized by the U.S. government, particularly with regards to their federal student loans. We need to get rid of this mean-spirited and outdated system and trust that if the need should arise Americans – both male and female – will answer the call to defend our nation."
"Conscription will not save us money in the national defense and it is not consistent with America's best tradition of freedom and liberty," said Rep. Rohrabacher.
"Now that women are eligible to serve in combat roles and Congress debates how to proceed on the issue of draft inclusion, we should consider a full draft repeal of the draft and the abolition of the Selective Service," said Coffman.
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Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere…
by The Countess of Carnarvon
No current Talk conversations about this book.
As a publicized tie-in to DOWNTON ABBEY, this book was styled as providing a historical account of Highclere Castle (setting of DOWNTON ABBEY), its inhabitants, and the style of the Edwardian era. Written by the current Countess of Carnarvon, LADY ALMINA gives an insiders view into a world seldomly seen, but thanks to Julian Fellowes, is now becoming a rich area history of interest.
Written in a chatty and breezy tone, the book concentrates heavily on Lady Almina, her works and family and less on inner workings of HIghclere itself. While the book blurbs surely did not stray from the fact this was more of a biography of a person rather then the period, the title does indicate it's about the "Real Downton Abbey," which seems sort of misleading since we learn less of about the castle and more about all of Lady Almina's BFFs. Much of the burgeoning interest in Highclere castle and other grand country homes of the period, has more to do with the world of the time (upstairs/downstairs, class differences, etc) rather then a specific person or family. Edwardian history is a fascinating precisely because it is literally the turning point of the modern age. Electricity, motor cars, airplanes, home phones, radio (in 1920) make huge changes to how we live/work/play and the current Countess of Carnarvon writes more of a society page update rather then a historical account.
It's not necessarily a bad book, for thanks to Lady Almina and her ways, holistic nursing, egyptology, and treatment of servants all took huge leaps forward. But I grew bored with the social register name check and who's who from Burke's Peerage and I felt given the tile of the book, more would be spent on history of the castle and less on who ate/slept where and when.
[As Countess of Carnarvon mentions several times Highclere has an archivist, which is fantastic (who would have thunk a future career possibility is librarian/archivist for a country house?) but a shame as there could have been more depth then fluff to the work. Given the history of the castle, the area, and the people, now THAT would make a fascinating book.]
This book had a lot of interesting things to say. It just said them in that pretentious writing style that takes twice as long to read. I loved reading about Almina and all he adventures. Her story almost makes the Downton abbey tv show into a boring story. But I liked even more reading about her husband, Lord Carnarvon, and his adventures in Egypt with Howard Carter. I knew lots of Carter's story from reading about King Tut's tomb when I was in elementary school, and it was enlightening to read about the man who financed those excavations as well as had a great passion for Egypt himself. This book spent way too many pages on WWI. I get it, it's important, and even more important to the British than for Americans, but really, people aren't reading this book to hear about conditions in the trenches, we want to hear feel-good stories about the grand old houses of the English countryside. So, this book has a lot of interesting things, and really gives you a feel for the context that Downton Abbey takes place in. However, it does it with pretentious writing and a bit too much WWI for my taste.
Interesting reading for any Downton Abbey fan. I enjoyed reading about the real story taking place during World War II.
This was the January book club selection for our neighborhood book group. With the start of the new Downton Abbey season I thought it would be fun to learn a little history of the famed location and the real owners.
Lady Almina is the 5th Countess of Carnarvon, she was the illegitimate daughter of Alfred de Rothschild. He never married Almina's mother, but he doted on Almina. She had quite an allowance from her father. Her dowry provided what was needed to keep Highclere and Earl of Carnarvon's ancestral home going for generations.
She did open the doors of the Castle during WWI to the care for the wounded. She helped to establish a similar hospital in London to take the strain off of the staff of Highclere.
Even though she lived within a society that it was important not to do the "wrong thing," it did not stop ALmina from doing what she thought was the right thing. It did help to have the connections and a wealthy father to whom she could count on to make the right introductions. Highclere was not short on important visitors the Prince of Wales and future King was a guest a number of times to the Estate.
The descriptions of the Great War and the sacrifices of those in every social set where great. Many families lost all their sons with no one to carry the family name forward. Highclere was not with-out sacrifice.
I was not aware that the Earl of Carnarvon was responsible for funding Howard Carter's excavations in Egypt which led to the finding of King Tut's Tomb.
Well worth the read and I plan on checking out the next book about Lady Catherine, who married Lady Almina's son Porchy.
After watching every episode of Downton Abbey and seeing one special about Highclere Castle, I thought this book would give me an additional glimpse of a world that is quite foreign to me. Written by the current Countess Carnarvon, this book was all I had hoped it would be. I enjoyed reading about those who had lived in this stately home and how their lives were. Inevitably, I found myself comparing it to the show, finding more similarities than I had expected to find. There was a lot of history that at times I felt distracted from the purpose of the book, but it didn't hurt to be reminded of world history from an English perspective and to help me understand how these events affected the English people. If you are interested in reading of stately English manor homes, this is a good resource.
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Ma Chadash b'OHDS — What's New at OHDS?
The Ma Chadash is our weekly newsletter. Click on the links below to read about what's been happening at OHDS.
September 16, 2016 / 13 Elul 5776
September 9, 2016 / 6 Elul 5776
The essence of the education OHDS provides is brilliantly reflected in the character and values of its students and graduates. I can't imagine a better foundation from which to grow and succeed.
Rochelle Shapell, Parent of two OHDS graduates and OHDS Founding Board Member
The OHDS dream unfolds daily through the lives of the school's students and teachers. Every moment at the school is an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
Rabbi Yonatan Cohen, OHDS parent and Spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Israel
OHDS has become more than a school, it's our community and neighborhood. The focus on educating the whole child carries over to an investment in the health and welfare of each child, family and staff member.
Catherine Shachat, OHDS alumni parent and former OHDS Board of Directors President
I love the fact that my children begin each day with prayer, engage in deep Torah study, speak Hebrew like an Israeli, and receive an excellent secular education. We appreciate how OHDS embraces every child.
Elissa Kittner, OHDS parent and President of the Board
More than just a school, OHDS is a family, where each student is seen as our crown jewel - each cultivating a personal, passionate and serious Jewish identity and a commitment to join the Jewish journey as life long learners.
Rabbi Yonatan Cohen, OHDS parent and Spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Israel
Our children are learning their Judaism from the ground up. There is no ambivalence.
Judy Chun, OHDS Parent
OHDS has already given my children a strong sense of themselves as Jews living Jewish lives. This is no small thing in the modern world.
Jodi Tharan, former OHDS Parent
OHDS students are constantly exposed to the new ways of approaching a variety of subject matters. They are encouraged to think critically and really explore and understand the material that they are learning and the world around them.
Leslie Edelman, Past President and current Board Member, OHDS parent
It's not just about love of Israel and learning Hebrew. Our Kindergartner now sings "G-d bless America" with the same enthusiasm as she does songs about "Apples and Honey" and is recognizing letters and words in both languages.
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Charter schools supremo Catherine Isaac has signalled her education pilot will not be run by for-profit organisations.
Isaac is leading a working group to roll out a National-Act trial of two charter schools by next year.
The independent schools will receive the same per-child funding from the Government but are less tied to Education Ministry regulations.
The former Act president told the party's annual conference yesterday that "for profit" organisations were permitted to run Sweden's "free" schools.
"That is being seen as a mistake and as something they want to change," Isaac said. "You can't run a school as a business."
Parents would not be charged tuition fees, but the schools would be allowed to ask for donations.
Isaac was also seeking to rebrand the scheme. The description "charter schools" was loaded and used as a legal term. "We want something cool and effective," she said.
"The word charter has got some connotations that ... include value judgements. And we want a fresh start here."
Although there had been "mixed results" from overseas schools, the "robust" model would be drawn from the best from existing schemes in England, Sweden and the US, she said.
South Auckland and Christchurch had been mooted for the pilot, but Isaac said the group was looking at other regions, such as Palmerston North. "What we want to do is look at the areas of greatest need ... there may be other areas where the need is greater, or the existing capacity is under pressure."
Isaac said New Zealand rated "very highly in the world for our performing students" but "very low for equity".
After 11 years of education, 20 per cent of students still left without level one NCEA. The "appalling" impact was the economic equivalent of 3 per cent of the country's GDP, she said.
But charter schools were "not a silver bullet", she said. "A lot of other things are needed."
Isaac denied the trial was "an assault on teachers".
Once legislation was introduced to Parliament, the schools could be running by term one next year. Isaac said she would write to teacherunions – which have voiced strong opposition – this week, in a bid to get them on board.
Act's party conference, attended by around 80 people, had a strong theme of rejuvenation.
Sole MP John Banks said he wanted to lead a party "worthy of multiple seats in the next Parliament" after suffering a drubbing at least year's election.
But guest speaker Justine Troy, co-founder of vodka company 42 Below, warned the party was viewed as "roadkill" and had to rebrand.
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how do I remove the interior drivers side door panel without damaging anything?
what year and what kind of car?
The same way you remove the passenger side...J/K :D What year and model car are you working on?
its an 87 chevy caprice
Should just be able to take out a few screws and just pop it off carefully. Doe it have manual windows and locks? With the windows you just have to pop off the handle crank by taking the clip off the back of it with a small screwdriver.
Should be able to just go around the edges and pry the clips out on both sides and the bottom, might be a couple of screws in the arm rest to remove also, then lift up and out and it should come off. If you do not have power windows you may need a window handle clip removal tool.
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Amazing quinoa & squash casserole and more quinoa recipes you must try
You heard the buzz (Everybody's talking about quinoa!) and succumbed to the lure of its popularity (Everybody's eating quinoa!), so you bought some quinoa. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a delicately flavored grain and one of the only plant foods that is a complete protein, meaning it has balanced quantities of 9 essential amino acids. Both white and red quinoa are available in most natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets. Toasting the grain before cooking enhances its flavor and rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa's natural, bitter protective covering.
Learn All About It: How to Cook Quinoa
So now that you have the hot grain-of-the-moment in your very own kitchen—you need to know what to do with it. I think you should make an amazing casserole with it. Here's a new recipe, from the September/October issue of EatingWell, for a vegetarian quinoa casserole topped with pureed squash that you're going to love. You make it all in one skillet, the quinoa doesn't require any precooking and the whole thing takes just 30 minutes to put together. And you can make it up to two days ahead of time, so it's really convenient.
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An aromatic mixture of garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, allspice and cayenne flavors this vegetarian quinoa and squash casserole recipe. Frozen squash is a super-easy topping.
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question about 1' sand bed for pavers
i have paver delivery coming thursday. im starting my sitting walls and pillars first, my question is regarding my 1" sand bed,can the sand sand get wet, or is it better if it doesnt? i am under the impression i only want to lay as much sand as we can accomplish in that day?
advice please..
Sand for the base is better wet than dry.
" i am under the impression i only want to lay as much sand as we can accomplish in that day? "
Yes again.
When we did our patio, we just did it in sections at a time that we could do.
Laying the pavers on the sand actually goes pretty quick.
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I have installed many paver walks and patios and just finished my own this summer. I have never purposly wetted the sand but I don't think it will hurt any. Just be sure that it is compacted/tamped to settle it before you screed.
When I do my brick work I am usually on my knees pulling a screed board towards my lap and sand is pretty much all over my legs. I don't really want it to be wet or I'll be wet.
As far as how much at a time? It only makes sense to use as much as you need at any given time.
I have attatched a pic of how I sectioned my little patio off this summer.
it does not matter if the sand gets wet just let it dry. you can put down all the sand you want just make sure you screed it properly befor you lay the pavers. you can always move the sand re-work it re-screed it water isnt going to hurt. but do not flood the sand area, a lite rain or sprinlers wont hurt just make sure you have screeded the area you are working on properly and make sure you have a perfect level bed of sand
Getting the sand damp actually helps keep it in place and cuts down on dust. Sort of like building a sand castle.....it's hard to keep the sand in place when dry.....
With that said.....you want to screed it first....don't have to be perfect.....then dampen it.....then screed again....you will find it's easier to then lay the pavers.....the sand won't shift on you as much.
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Looks good.....I like how you did the stone around the columns.....
Can you post a closeup pic of that part?
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few pics.
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[VIDEO PICK: Off the Post] Luis Suarez is probably known best for two things, controversy and his unbelievable talent, but Liverpool's striker showed a little known side of himself in a brand new ad just released in Uruguay: his hilarious side.
Suarez, who scored 23 goals in 33 Premier League games last season, has been making
plenty of noise about leaving Liverpool this summer as the 26-year-old forward feels he hasn't been treated "fairly" in England, but Suarez's own actions have made him the
subject of much legitimate criticism.
This commercial for Abitab, a company in Uruguay, shows the lightning rod named Suarez poking fun at his affinity for histrionics, propensity to bend
the rules to win and Suarez even takes one of his famous dives, but the ad does skirt his more serious
I'm still not sure you want Luis Suarez babysitting your kids on weeknights, but I found the ad to be hysterical ...


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Miners Clip Cardinals, 6-1
Feb. 16, 2014
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP tennis team won its eight straight home match dating back to last season, defeating Lamar, 6-1, on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club.
The Miners (3-5) downed Northern Arizona, 6-1, on Friday afternoon. The Orange and Blue finished with an undefeated record in Sun City during the 2013 campaign.
First-year head coach Myriam Sopel was excited to see her squad win back-to-back home matches.
"It feels great," Sopel said. "It's just exciting to be at home after being on the road for two weeks. We played really well and used the home crowd to our advantage – it was two great wins. This will help build our confidence having three matches next weekend (at home). I'm really proud of the girls, they played really well and fought hard."
UTEP gained the early advantage (1-0), sweeping the doubles matches. Sophomore Matilda Rose Tench and senior Gabi Vazquez set the tone by defeating Anna Spengler and Katya Lapayeva, 8-3, on the no. 3 court. The Miners gained the doubles point after senior Marie LeBlond and freshman Daphne Visscher pummeled Dariya Dashutina and Hanna Elfving, 8-2, on court no. 2.
Senior Rebeca Calvillo and junior Davina Meza had to work hard for their fifth dual-match doubles win of the season. The two defeated Alicia Porte and Carolina Masó, 8-7 (7-5), but it was a fight. The Miners were up 7-6, but the Cardinals fought hard to tie the match and take it into a tiebreaker. Porte and Masó surged to a 3-0 lead, but the Calvillo and Meza took control to notch the victory.
On the singles side, Tench and LeBlond took care of business – fast. Tench won, 6-1, 6-0, against Lapayeva at the no. 6 position, while LeBlond outmatched Masó, 6-1, 6-2, on the no. 3 court. Miners took a 3-0 lead at that point of the match.
Calvillo, Meza and Vazquez all went to three sets.
"We had a lot of three-setters today – tough wins," Sopel said. "These matches could've gone either way. The girls found a way to win, and they were great wins for us as a team."
Meza clinched the team win after she defeated Porte, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, on court no. 2. Meza cramped up a few times, but fought through the pain. Calvillo beat Dashutina, 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, in an intense match at the no. 1 position, and Vazquez capped off the successful day with a, 7-5, 0-6, 6-2, win over Elfving.
The Miners continue the home slate, taking on Abilene Christina on Saturday, Feb. 22 (9 a.m. MT). And in conjunction with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, UTEP will have a doubleheader against Southern Miss (10 a.m.) and UTPB (2 p.m.) on Sunday at the El Paso Tennis Club.
Singles competition
1. Rebeca Calvillo (UTEP) def. Dariya Dashutina (LU) 6-3, 5-7, 6-2
2. Davina Meza (UTEP) def. Alicia Porte (LU) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
3. Marie LeBlond (UTEP) def. Carolina Masó (LU) 6-1, 6-2
4. Gabi Vazquez (UTEP) def. Hanna Elfving (LU) 7-5, 0-6, 6-2
5. Anna Spengler (LU) def. Daphne Visscher (UTEP) 7-5, 6-4
6. Matilda Rose Tench (UTEP) def. Katya Lapayeva (LU) 6-1, 6-0
Doubles competition
1. Rebeca Calvillo/Davina Meza (UTEP) def. Alicia Porte/Carolina Masó (LU) 8-7 (7-5)
2. Marie LeBlond/Daphne Visscher (UTEP) def. Dariya Dashutina/Hanna Elfving (LU) 8-2
3. Matilda Rose Tench/Gabi Vazquez (UTEP) def. Anna Spengler/Katya Lapayeva (LU) 8-3
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After what seemed like a very long winter, spring has arrived!
Governor Malloy is hosting a series of town hall meetings across the state and will be visiting New Haven on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 at Wilbur Cross High School (181 Mitchell Drive, New Haven) from 7:00 pm � 8:00pm. This will be an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with Governor Malloy regarding the proposed state budget. I hope to see you there.
Here�s what else is happening in New Haven:
Upcoming Cultural Events:
Mar. 23. Independent Directors Series: The Book and the Rose, with filmmaker Jeff Bemiss. Main Library. 6pm. www.bookandrose.eventbrite.com.
Mar. 24. Public Lecture by Steve Coast founder, OpenStreetMap.org and principal architect, Microsoft's Bing Mobile. Sterling Law Buildings, Rm. 127. 6-8pm.
Mar. 24. New Music New Haven. Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Hall. 8pm. http://music.yale.edu
Mar. 24-26. Trannequin @ Yale Cabaret. Tickets: $15; $10 students. 8pm. www.yalecabaret.org/
Mar 25. The Big Reveal. Artspace. 6pm-8pm. www.artspacenh.org
Mar. 25. Donny McCaslin Group @ Firehouse 12. 8:30pm/10pm. $18/$12. http://firehouse12.com
Mar. 25. Faculty Artist Series - Yu & Parisot. Morse Recital Hall. 8pm. http://music.yale.edu
Mar. 26. Journey of the Universe. Kroon Hall. 5:30-6:30pm. RSVP: email@example.com.
Mar 26.Wine Tasting and Concert w/ Lamont Hiebert and Jonny Rodgers. The Bourse. 7pm. Donations suggested. http://cpcnewhaven.org/goatville
Mar. 26. Orchestra New England presents "Soiree" North Church New Haven Green. 8pm. www.orchestranewengland.org/
Green Tip:
Join New Haven in celebration of Earth Hour on Saturday March 26 from 8:30 - 9:30. Participate by turning off non-essential lighting in your home or business in a world-wide event to reduce fossil fuel energy consumption.
Health Tip:
As the weather warms gardeners need to be on the lookout for the tiny ticks that transmit Lyme disease. Studies have found that people who garden more than four hours per week are at higher risk of acquiring the disease.
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Riding a Bike to School
Parents of kids that ride a bike to school should go over equipment checks and bike safety steps to help ensure your child's safety. In addition to checking that the bike helmet fits properly, evaluate the bike route your child takes...
For many kids, riding their bike to school is a rite of passage. It means you're one of the big kids, the cool kids. But dangers abound, even for older children, when traveling to school.
In 2011 we had 10 patients sustain injuries that required admission to Children's Health℠ after being hit by a car while riding their bike and one of these children died.
Before your child rides a bike to school, go over these checks and steps:
Equipment Checks
- Make sure your child wears a helmet that fits properly.
- Make sure the bike is the right size for your child.
- Make sure your child has the endurance to ride the bike to school, eating a good breakfast will help.
- Be sure your child dresses appropriately in bright, noticeable colors to keep him or her safe in traffic.
Bike Safety Steps
- Find a safe route to school. If possible find two bike-friendly routes. One that your student takes most of the time and the second one should be a backup.
- If your child has a cell phone make sure they carry it in case they get lost. Program emergency numbers in the phone for your child.
- Help your child learn, and encourage them to obey, all traffic laws.
- Instruct your child not to ride a bicycle when it's dark, foggy or in other low-visibility conditions.
- Instruct your child to always confirm with you on the days he or she is riding a bike to school.


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Apr 12, 2013 - StaffKirsten Marie Haworth and Bradly David Crawford were married Wednesday, March 27.
The ceremony took place at Sackett's Market in Sheridan with Jacob Brooks officiating. Some of the bride's Sackett/Gatchell descendants were in attendance.
The couple attended Central Wyoming College in Riverton.
The bride is the daughter of Paul Sackett Haworth (Christina) of Sheridan and Lynne M. Cherrington (Graham) of Flower Mound, Texas.
The groom is the son of Faye (Delbert) Dale of Riverton and David Crawford of Boise, Idaho.
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WoW World of Warcraft Reviews
A Review is a type of article thats often about a later stage in a beta test (near release) or about the gold version of the game. Most gaming sites write Reviews about games, especially about big productions like World of Warcraft.
Heres links to a few Reviews of World of Warcraft in its current beta state written by various gaming sites:
- PC Magazine
Even in its early prerelease form, World of Warcraft (WoW) is very polished and feels complete. The play mechanics are similar to those of most other MMORPGs: You level up, equip your character with new items, and so on. But the game is very well balanced, with a rich story line to keep things interesting.
- Just RPG
I dont want to raise expectations too high about this game. Its not a life-altering experience, as some on the WoW boards seem to hope. Its just a game. As Penny Arcade put it, its merely excellent.


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COMING SOON: Solar panel roads & sidewalks
It sounds like a crazy idea at first.
But think about it.
If all our roads were made of solar panels, they'd generate power while allowing for greater traffic mitigation flexibility.
Here's a video from the fundraising page (they already hit their goal). It's pretty wild and "in your face." So, there's another - more clinical - video below it:
I've been aware of this concept for a couple years, but there were a lot of questions about how well it could work. My biggest concern was whether tires would slip on the surface when it rains.
It looks like a lot of those issues have been resolved.
If the cost of this technology is competitive with your driveway, would you put one of these systems in at your house?
Should governments start looking into using these systems, too?


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Ronkonkoma Chamber Annual Street Fair
Annual Fall Festival
Meeting Schedule for 2013
If you use Google Calendar, you can subscribe to the Google's LRCO Meeting Calendar by clicking on this link:
Thursday, February 14th, 2013: General Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 7th, 2013: General Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 11th, 2013: General Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 9th, 2013: Annual Civic Meeting
Thursday, June 13th, 2013: General Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 12th, 2013: General Membership Meeting
Thursday, October 10th, 2013: "Meet the Candidates"
Thursday, November 14th, 2013: General Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 13th, 2014: General Membership Meeting
No Civic Meeting in July and August
There will be no
General Membership Meeting in July or August.
Next meeting: September 12th. Enjoy the summer!
Ronkonkoma Chamber 3rd Annual Clam Bake on Lake Ronkonkoma
Friday, July 12th,
6:00 pm till dusk.
Enjoy BBQ foods, refreshments, games, live entertainment and Fun Fun Fun!
Tickets $25.00.
To purchase go to www.RonkonkomaChamber.com or purchase at Agnew & Taylor Hardware, Hawkins Avenue, Ronkonkoma.
Brookhaven's "One Call:" 451-TOWN
It's Summer, Time to Visit Your Town Beaches, Parks, and Marinas
$10.00 for a 1-year sticker. $7.00 for Seniors, Veterans, and Handicap.
- Stickers are available at the Parks Building in Centereach, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Stickers will be available at the following locations beginning May 11, 2013: Port Jefferson Marina, Sandspit Marina, Mt. Sinai Marina.
- Stickers will be available at the following locations beginning May 25, 2013 (Weekends only until June 29): West Meadow Beach, Corey Beach.
- Stickers will be available at the following locations beginning May 25, 2013: Holtsville Pool Complex.
License/Registration must have the same name & address.
No P.O. Box – must have two forms of ID of a physical address.
No temporary car registrations.
Seniors, Veterans, and Handicap must show proof. Handicap must be the BLUE permanent placard, not the RED temporary placard.
LRCO: Working for our Community
- Members of the civic attended Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine's recent Civic Roundtable. Representatives from dozens of civic organizations in Brookhaven Town participated in the event, discussing issues affecting their areas. Attendees had an opportunity to speak to both town-wide and neighborhood-specific concerns with the Supervisor and to advocate for ways to improve the quality of life in their respective communities.
- The civic continues to advocate for development in the area that complies with the Land Use Plan. Executive Board members recently met with owners of a local fast food restaurant to discuss proposed improvements to their building and how to comply with the Architectural Guidelines in the Land Use Plan.
- Members of the civic attended the monthly meeting of the Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board. The Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from the three municipalities that border Lake Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County, the Towns of Brookhaven, Islip, and Smithtown), New York State, the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, and the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization addresses issues regarding lake water quality and environmental issues in the Lake Ronkonkoma Watershed.
2013 Scholarship Award Winner
We believe it is important for our youth to be involved in supporting and working with and for their community, and, as Nicole states in her essay, "any act of community service, no matter how big or small, will make an impact on the community."
There are many ways we can all give back and offer support on many levels. We would like to thank all who submitted entries this year and are looking forward to reading the entries for next year. Check with Guidance and the library Teen Center for details this coming Fall.
Sandy Help for Businesses
While applications may be completed online New York State has established intake centers found at http://nysandyhelp.ny.gov/content/resources. New York State also has trained professionals at our local Small Business Development Centers ("SBDC") located in Farmingdale and Stony Brook ready to answer your questions and assist you in completing this application. The locations are as follows:
Farmingdale SBDC, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735, Phone: (631)420-2765, Hours from 8:30am – 4:00pm
Stony Brook University SBDC, Research and Development Park, Development Drive, Building #17, Room 146, Stony Brook, NY 11794, Phone: (631) 632-9837, Hours from 8:30am – 4:00pm
It is highly recommended that you call the SBDC offices to arrange appointments and learn what documents you should bring. As fellow Long Islanders we strongly encourage you to apply for these additional funds.
It's important that businesses register, even if they have questions about eligibility. We can only provide assistance after an application has been filed and processed.
A Reminder From the Membership Committee
Your membership status is on page 3 of your May newsletter.
You can pay for your renewal online, safely and securely, by using your credit card or PayPal account. Just visit the Civic membership page:
You will be automatically transferred to a secure PayPal-hosted page where you can complete the payment for your membership using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa, or if you have a PayPal account, you can use that too. Your credit card information remains safe and secure with PayPal's encrypted website; the Civic does not store, nor have access to, your credit card data.
If you are interested in helping the Civic, especially with membership growth, please contact Gregg at (631) 471-7405.
3rd Annual Motor Parkway SUNDAY DRIVE to Lake Ronkonkoma: August 25th
For more information contact the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association at firstname.lastname@example.com
Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society: A Mirror to the Past
35th Anniversary
A Mirror to the Past
Lake Ronkonkoma in Historic Photographs
Sachem Public Library
April 1st through May 3rd
Reception and Slideshow Presentation
April 6th, 2:00 PM
Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board Meeting Schedule for 2013
Tuesday April 16th, 2013
Tuesday June 11th, 2013
Tuesday August 13th, 2013
Tuesday October 15th, 2013
Tuesday December 10th, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Rose Y. Caracappa Legislative Auditorium at the William H. Rogers Legislature Building (Bldg. No. 20), 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge.
Executive Board Meets with LIRR on Double Track Project
Don't Panic - Be Prepared for Hurricanes
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Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency Supplies
Fall Festival Draws Crowds to Lakeside
To open the festival, after the Pledge of Allegiance, Stephanie Ross beautifully sang our national anthem. For the children there were the pony rides and petting zoo as well as the bouncy activities. There were many vendors who offered a large variety of goods to keep shoppers happy. Lots of holiday shopping was accomplished!
Special thanks go to Ann Zapata for help with "paint a pumpkin," Andy Glut for his help with set up and so much more, as well as to our board members who volunteered their time and energy. A big thanks goes to Chester's for once gain providing us with worms for our DEC Fishing Clinic. The Events Committee also thanks Legislator Tom Muratore for the Corrections Dept. display. We also thank the Ronkonkoma Fire Department for providing a fire truck and a stand-by ambulance, and the DEC for their fishing clinic instructions. Our lake is our biggest asset and it is a wonderful way to enjoy a fall day---the beauty of our lake, fun, food and shopping---and being with others who are also having a great time.
We are looking forward to your attendance at the Ninth Fall Festival, September 28, 2013.
Also mark your calendars for December 8, 2012 for Breakfast With Santa at the Fire District Building at 10 a.m. Reservation forms can be found in future newsletters and on our website.
Civic Installs New "Welcome" Signs
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Brookhaven Approves Historic Ronkonkoma Hub Master Developer Agreement with TRITEC
On August 28, 2012, the Brookhaven Town Board approved the Master Developer Designation Agreement (MDDA) with TRITEC Real Estate Company, LLC (also Trec Ronk Hub, LLC) for the 50-acre Ronkonkoma Hub redevelopment. This is the first time in the Town's history that it has entered into a formal partnership with a master developer to create a vibrant new community in the Town. Read more...
Suffolk Legislature Supports Ronkonkoma Hub
Doing its part to pave the way for the most important pending economic development project in Suffolk County, the Suffolk County Legislature has included funding in its 2013 capital budget to create sewers to serve the Ronkonkoma Hub project.
The proposed $350 million redevelopment project will transform the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station into a 50-acre, mixed-use, transportation-oriented, pedestrian-friendly centerpiece of the community.Read more...
Portion Road Corridor Land Use Plan Update
Thank You SC Legislator Tom Muratore
See everyone at "Breakfast With Santa" on December 8th. Check the webpage and newsletter for details and reservations forms this Fall.
Portion Road Corridor Land Use Plan Update
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Transit Oriented Development at the Ronkonkoma Hub
The Civic president participated on the Town's selection committee, which ultimately chose the TRITEC Company, a developer based on Long Island, as the master developer for the Ronkonkoma Hub.
Moving forward, the Civic will continue to work with the Town, and the master developer, in creating a vibrant and exciting transportation oriented development that will appeal to the next generation of workers and residents.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Implementing the Portion Road Corridor Land Use Plan
What began as a vision-driven process became a comprehensive community plan with specific goals, an understanding of trends and opportunities, and strategies for implementation. Back in early 2010 the Civic was proud to support the Town of Brookhaven's adoption of Portion Road Corridor Land Use Plan, a plan the Civic helped to create.
Some of the goals of the Plan include:
• The revitalization of the long-established downtown center at Hawkins Avenue, and the development of a new downtown area at Morris Avenue, near Nicolls Road.
• The creation of Transition Areas along the roadways that bring vehicles and pedestrians into the downtown centers.
• The integration of existing Regional Centers by providing more pedestrian-friendly connections to local residential areas.
• The further development of Transportation networks that reduce congestion, enhance safety, and encourage a diversity of transportation options.
• An economic development plan that will increase appropriate retail activity, encourage the expansion of local businesses, increase the quantity of local jobs, and provide an adequate tax base.
• The interconnectivity of commercial and residential areas with local resources, such as the Lake. A related goal is the preservation and promotion of the history and historic structures in Lake Ronkonkoma.
• The establishment of architectural design guidelines to improve appearance of buildings undergoing construction or renovation, because a picturesque downtown draws more shoppers.
The adoption of the Land Use Plan was a significant accomplishment for the Civic, but it was only the first step. In June 2010, there was a Special Town Board Hearing at Brookhaven Town Hall to re-zone certain parcels within the area of the Land Use Plan, along Hawkins and Ronkonkoma Avenues. The Civic supported this series of re-zonings because it changed the zoning of specific parcels where the current use of the property matched the Land Use Plan, but not the current zoning. This action removed the burden of a Change of Zone application from property owners who want to develop a parcel in compliance with the Land Use Plan, and it also protects residential parcels from inappropriate development. The Town was successful in re-zoning close to all the parcels presented at the hearing. Another special hearing for a similar purpose for parcels along Portion Road will be scheduled for 2012.
The Civic also continues to work on enforcing the architectural design guidelines contained in the Land Use Plan. The Civic's Land Use Plan Implementation Committee comments on drawings submitted to the Town of Brookhaven and appears in front of the Town's Planning Board to ensure that proposed façade changes comply with the design guidelines.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Access to Your Elected Representatives and More
Also, don't be surprised if an officer from the 4th or 6th Precinct is in attendance to report on the what's happening in the area.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: We Made Membership Even Easier
By making membership renewal easier, the Civic can reduce the need to mail out letters and make phone calls to remind members to renew and devote its limited resources to other activities such as…
Creating Eyes on the Street
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Creating Eyes on the Street
By working together with Suffolk County Police, neighbors learn how to safeguard each other's homes by observing and reporting. By observing and reporting any suspicious circumstance, neighborhoods actually increase their own safety.
Police cannot fight crime they do not know about. When alert citizens keep them informed, the police are far more effective against crime, and citizens have better protection and safer neighborhoods.
In 2012 the Civic will continue to help organize Neighborhood Watches in our area. If you're interested, contact the Civic President at email@example.com or the COPE office at the 4th Precinct at (631) 854-8478, or for neighborhoods east of Hawkins Avenue, the COPE office at the 6th Precinct at (631) 854-8670.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Speaking Out at Brookhaven Zoning Board Hearings
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Meet the Candidates
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Litter Cleanups That Make a Difference
Because a clean community discourages littering and raises local living standards and quality of life, the Civic also hosts a monthly litter cleanup along Portion Road. On the first Saturday of the month, volunteers meet in the parking lot at the southwest corner of the intersection of Portion Road and Holbrook Road, where our litter coordinator, Ken Kellaher, distributes gloves, safety vests and trash bags. Then each team walks a small section of the road collecting litter in bags that will picked up later. If one of your New Year's resolutions was to walk more this year, you can improve your health and your community by volunteering for our litter cleanup. For more information, you can contact Ken at 736-0626.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Support for Street Sign Maintenance
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Voicing our Concerns to Brookhaven's Planning Board
The Civic also enforces the architectural design guidelines contained in the Portion Road Land Use Plan by commenting on façade designs submitted to the Town's Planning Board.
We encourage our members to attend Planning Board hearings and let their voices be heard; the success of the Civic indicates that our participation does not go unheeded.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Advocates for the Lake
To further the public-private partnership strategy for the area around the lake, the Civic also created a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the Ronkonkoma Lake Foundation, which has the ability to apply for grant funds for educational and environmental programs related to the lake.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: We Host Popular Community Events
At the beginning of every December we welcome Santa with our annual Breakfast With Santa, and in the Spring we have our annual Bagels With Bunny. At both the children have great fun (though we suspect the adults have just as much fun as the children) with crafts to make, coloring and puzzle sheets, food, goodie bags (and Santa hands out reindeer food), and, of course, a visit and photo-op with Santa and the Easter Bunny. Check our website for the dates for each event and reserve your seats early for a memorable time for your children or grandchildren.
2011 Civic Accomplishments: A Scholarship to Encourage Student Advancement
2011 Civic Accomplishments: Arrowhead Park
Lake Ronkonkoma "Mirrors of the Past" Photographic Exhibit
Exhibit traces the history of Lake Ronkonkoma with 120 enlarged photos
Now through February 29, 2012
Reception - Sunday, January 15, 2012, 1 - 3 pm
Meet the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical SocietyRead more...
Ronkonkoma Hub Update
Traffic Calming Project for Holbrook Road
Civic Places Benches at Bus Stops
Portion Road Land Use Plan Wins Smart Growth Award
Watch the video about the award: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Yb-R03UHw
The Smart Growth Award for the Portion Road Land Use Plan at the Vision Long Island luncheon: (L to R) Vision LI Executive Director Eric Alexander, Town of Brookhaven Planning Commissioner Tulio Bertoli, Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Kathy Walsh, Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization President George Schramm, Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization Recording Secretary Pat Duffield, Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization Vice-president Dawn Hopkins, Town of Brookhaven Joseph Sanzano.
Ronkonkoma Hub Update
Read more at the Brookhaven website: http://www.brookhaven.org/PressRoom/tabid/56/newsid970/985/Default.aspx
Portion of Cenacle Property Protected Through Conservation Easement
According to the agreement, the purpose of the easement is to forever conserve the property to "assure the sustained, natural capacity and the ecological integrity of the Protected Property and its soils and vegetation and limit adverse aesthetic, wildlife and ecological impacts, particularly in public vistas." Some of the land uses that are prohibited by the agreement include housing, camp grounds, golf courses, recreation fields, hotels, antennas, and equipment for telecommunication.
Maude Adams, who famously portrayed Peter Pan in 1905, donated her estate to the Cenacle Sisters in 1922. In 2007 the sisters decided to replace the 1927 Retreat House with a smaller, greener building scheduled to be complete in September 2011.
President's Message: Our Loss
The year 2010 saw the loss of one of our community's greatest assets: Bob Molinari, who passed away in November.Read more...
Lake Ronkonkoma Now Designated an "Inland Waterway"
Keep Ronkonkoma Clean Every First Saturday
Saturday, April 3, 9:00 AM will be our next Portion Road & Hawkins Avenue Clean Up, weather permitting.
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Concerned About Local Crime?
Civic Vice-president Appointed to Suffolk County Parks Board of Trustees
Credit Cards Accepted Here.
The Civic now accepts credit cards, so now you can pay your membership dues online, safely and securely.Read more...
The New Arrowhead Community Park
Suffolk County Homemakers Now Meet in Lake Ronkonkoma
Suffolk County Homemakers is an organization that hosts local community service projects, donates to scholarships, worthwhile charities and organizations, and provides a social atmosphere where members can share talents and skills.
New members, and those who are interested in finding out more, are welcome to attend.
Lake Ronkonkoma Means Fish
WS Commerdinger, Jr. County Park
Why We Drive the Way We Do
Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy Honored at Lake Ronkonkoma
On Wednesday afternoon, May 7th, on the shore of Lake Ronkonkoma, U.S. Navy Secretary Dr. Donald C. Winter, Brookhaven Supervisor Brian X. Foley, 5th District Councilman Timothy P. Mazzei, and 1st Congressional District Representative Tim Bishop today joined the Murphy family to honor Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy of Patchogue. Lt. Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan June 28, 2005, received the nation's highest military medal, The Congressional Medal of Honor, for his courage, sacrifice, and heroic efforts to save the Navy SEALs under his command.Read more...
The Civic Online Gift Shop is now open!
We have hats, shirts, mugs, tote bags, and more with the Civic logo and other neat Lake Ronkonkoma artwork.Read more...


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My dog, Alice, (German Shorthair Pointer 8 years old) recently started growling at my girlfriend.
Alice started growling at my girlfriend at night while she tucks her in for bed. "Tucking in" as it laying down next to her petting, and then a kiss goodnight on top of the head. She has never ever growled in the past, only in the past two weeks. We treat Alice just like a child and she is very affectionate and personable. Prior to this relationship (1 year), I raised Alice by myself for 7 years since she was an 8 week old puppy. So a "mother figure" is something new to her, but much needed. She cares for Alice so well and treats her like a little daughter. She is the primary parent that feeds her and lets her go potty, plays with her, nurture, etc.. The growling began 2 weeks ago, ironically around the time of some heated arguments in the household that she was exposed to.. She won't growl at all during the morning, or day.. Just when her mother goes to kiss her on the top of the head or pet her in close proximity the same way she has every night for the past. What could this be?
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on Sep 7th 2013
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Alice sees your lady friend as the source of the commotion, and maybe something happened when you were not home between them that made the dog upset. Your friend is NOT a mother, she is a female competing for attention with Alice, and Alice is probably feeling neglected by you. Furthermore, Alice may know something about this lady's personality that you don't. My animals have NEVER been wrong as to disliking someone I dated before I got to that point myself... they are VERY perceptive, and you should be listening to what Alice is trying to tell you. ^_^
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Greetings Yachties,
Racers on the internet with the popular sailonline know "brainaid" as the number 1 ranked sailor. He has put in yet another winning performance to win La Solitaire. On my recent trip to Noumea, brainaid supplied us with route that was outstandingly correct. I had the chance to ask him a few questions about his sailing in real life.
Brainaid Ocean Racing will be doing weather services for Laura Dekker during preparation and her sail around the world.
Brain has been out sailing lately, enjoying the sport we all love, read his latest story here
Montag, 1. Februar 2010
Las Palmas…
…ist entgegen dem ersten Eindruck eine nette Stadt. Hinter den grauen Fassaden der Hafenstraße finden sich viele sehenswerte Ecken und der beginnende Karneval bringt zusätzlichen Flair in die Straßen.
Die Marina ist beim momentanen Südwind etwas schwellig und die Sanitäranlagen gehören nicht zu den besten dieser Reise, andererseits finden sich hier so einige schon bekannte Langzeitsegler und zudem noch ein paar Minisegler und -interessierte.
So ergibt sich immer wieder die Möglichkeit für einen Plausch und gar eine Essenseinladung.
Gestern Abend war ich z.B. mal wieder bei den beiden Franzosen und habe so einige Geschichten erfahren. Thierry hat bis zu seinem 15 Lebensjahr mit seinen Eltern die Welt umsegelt und sich nun mit 30 Jahren selbst vom klassischem Lebensplan verabschiedet. In Tahiti saß er früher beim berühmten Moitessier auf dem Schoß und jeden Donnerstag spendierte Bernard Eis für alle Hafenkinder.
Direkt nach unser Ankunft hier in Las Palmas ist er einem schweizer Seglerpaar über den Weg gelaufen, die ihn noch als kleinen Jungen vor 20 Jahren in der Südsee kennen gelernt haben, die Begeisterung war natürlich auf beiden Seiten groß.
Ich warte noch auf passende Winde um auch den Süden der Insel zu besegeln, auf Kreuzen hab ich keine große Lust mehr. Die Zeit bis dahin wird aber nicht zu lang werden, schließlich kann ich hier hinter jeder zweiten Straßenecke was Neues entdecken. Vermutlich gehe ich am kommenden Wochenende den Tagestörn nach Puerto Mogan an.
Tell me a little bit about your early sailing and some of the yachts
you sailed.
My first sailing experience was on a small yacht of a friend 24 years ago,
and it was fun. I planed to learn to sail back then, but this got lost due
to lack of time as I just finished school and started university studies.
I picked up the lost thread again in 2000, when we all got stock options
at the company I worked for and we thought we would get rich. Of course
this did not happen, but I had learned sailing on Pirat dinghies by then
and also collected some miles on an X-482. From here on I was addicted,
sailed as much as possible, and quickly moved from crew to watch captain
and skipper.
Today I sail an X-37 of our local yacht club and am responsible for
maintenance and planing for the boat. I also job as voluntary trainer
for the sailing school of the Deutscher Hochseesportverband Hansa,
giving back what I learned there. I sail offshore on their X-382, X-482,r
X-612 and occasionally inshore on J/80 and Folkboat.
Looking for a boat that has offshore potential and is still manageable
by myself I stumbled over the Mini 6.50 and sailed a bit on these small
monsters. I did a one week trip from Stavoren (NED) to Edinbourgh and
back together with a good friend, K3 on SOL. Next to that I crewed a
little with German Mini sailors.
How did you get involved with sail planning and who uses your reports?
This started out through virtual sailing, I was talked into racing from
Durban to Auckland. It was clear to me that this can only be done with
thorough study of the weather during the race. But buying a copy of
Maxsea or Expedition for a game was no option, so I started to write
some software myself. After some polishing this was not more, but also not
much less than commercial software could do. Still there was the
annoying problem of changing weather, breaking your strategy from one
day to the next.
To fix this problem, I started integrating statistical analysis into the
software giving me a hint at the stability of weather situations and a
much clearer view at how the weather will develop in the range of 3 to 4
days. This has proven as a killer argument during offshore races longer
than 48 hours.
Through my connection to the German Mini 6.50 scene I started using my
tools for real life sailing. On a Mini 6.50 you are not allowed any
contact to shore during race, so a thorough weather briefing showing
possible future development is essential before the start. I provide the
german Mini 6.50 skippers with my data free of charge to support them
with their often narrow budget.
Next to the Minis I have provided weather service to Maiden during the
HSH Blue Race, the Pogo 40 of Sailing Island during various races,
Outrageous Fortune during the Auckland – Noumea race, and to the X-37 of
my sailing club. I am always open for requests of ambitioned crews on
longer offshore races to improve my service and learn from their
feedback about my data and real life weather.
Regarding SOL:
When a new race is announced on SOL, what boat excites you the most and why?
Generally I am excited by the combination of race and boat. As I am more
the long distance offshore type, I like races that take at least 3 to 4
days more, several weeks is even better. Sailonline Ocean Race Leg 5
from Qingdao to Rio de Janeiro was very exciting, as was the virtual
OSTAR from Plymouth to Newport. Both races went over the weather
horizon, there was no way to predict weather up to the finish line,
making the choice of option difficult but interesting. Of course the
Volvo 70 is a very cool boat, and has a lot of thrill to itself. I get a
lot of excitement out of the smaller and slower boats like the OSTAR or
the Figaro, as the strategic decision making is very similar.
When you decide which direction you want to go. How do you steer? TWA, CC, both, as fast as possible in the general direction, a series of delayed commands?
This all depends on the situation. When there is a pure upwind or
downwind or we are close around a tack or gybe I will stear on TWA
around optimum VMG with a smidge of 1 or 2 degrees towards optimum VMC.
During parts of the course where the weather is quite stable and we sail
on almost straight course, I will steer on CC rounded to full degrees,
only when passing marks or corners I will switch to 1/10s degree CCs.
During situations of great uncertainty in weather I sometimes run on a
course that is optimum VMC with a correction of a few (3 to 5) degrees
towards what my software suggests.
When clear of any coast and to sleep or work I set a series of DCs
calculated from my planned course, if I have a course change of 6
degrees over the next hour, I will set 6 separate DCs for this each
doing 1 degree course change every 10 minutes. I do not use TWA DCs very
often, only when there is a tack or gybe ahead and I am not able to work
the manoeuvre online. Usually every tack, gybe, and rounding of marks or
land are times of steering by hand, initiated by an alarm clock going of
at least 15 minutes ahead of the action.
Do you steer the boat by hand or does your software have full control?
As said above, I often steer by hand, almost always during tricky
manoeuvres and when running somewhere between my suggested route and
optimum VMC. In the latter case this is often some close combat boat
against boat for a single place in the ranking. During open ocean
crossings I often calculate DCs from my software and use these.
There is no direct link from my software to the boat, so all of this
is checked and verified by myself and then set on the boat.
On the last leg of the solitaire, you missed a turn, what happened?
This happened on Leg4 of the Solitaire, I did the same during Leg3 of
the Volvo, so I must be getting better… Here you see how much steering
by hand I do, I had set an alarm clock for the rounding of Lizard Point
and no safety DC that would kick in maybe 15 minutes after the rounding.
As I slept peacefully through the alarm, the boat continued on an ESE
course for 3 hours instead of turning ENE as planned. All my data
clearly showed favourable winds on the northern side of the channel,
with optimization between distance travelled and speed resulting in
passing a little north of mid channel between Cherbourgh and Portland.
After a short looks to see if there is a southern option from where I
was after my sleep (there was none, of course) I changed course by 25
degrees to port at 0501 utc. I knew this was going to hurt, the course
was giving me less good VMC than the rest of the fleet moving eastward
close to the rhumbline from Lizard Point to Dieppe. A tactical disaster,
I had to pass the fleet behind the leading boats, dropping places in the
ranking like sand in the hour glass. I needed place 25 for the overall
win of the series, the overall second, Salmon, was right in the north
where I wanted to be. After dropping below place 100 I stopped watching
and set a few DCs for the next 3 hours.
To my surprise nobody covered my boat when I passed behind everyone
else, and my course brought me well north of the fleet, behind Salmon,
but only surrounded by a few boats on the same strategy. As we where
driving into light winds and the Figaro is not a very fast boat in these
conditions, time to correct strategies was running out. I was just lucky
to have had enough wind to bring me north of the fleet. With the
stronger wind in the northern part of the channel our few handful of
boats in the north soon passed the fleet, and the chance for the overall
victory was back. Here I saw myself finishing in the top 20.
From there on, with about 150nm to go, my weather analysis showed some
interesting weak trough of the low pressure over Iceland passing right west
of Dieppe, right when we where supposed to be there. This would bring
very light airs with a full 360 degree turn in wind direction during the
last 24 hours of the race. This was visible 48 hours ahead, just the
exact location was still variable.
I really do not like these winds, everything happens in slow motion, and
you can't correct mistakes. In real sailing such situations can give you
a headache, you see others a few miles away pass by if they have more
luck, and they always do have more luck. Still I am very good at sailing
in these conditions, it seems to be these calms that give me an
advantage by having a good analysis of where to be when entering the
light airs and how to pass through. This was almost brutal, one after
the other lost track of where to go, bringing me up up up in the
ranking. This was unbelievable.
One out of 724 skippers did outsmart me. He did what I feared 100 boats
would do when I passed behind the fleet. He covered my position in a
very concentrated manner, keeping himself between me and the line for
more than 36 hours. This can't have been easy as there where some course
changes and manoeuvres during this time. Winston has my deepest respect
and truly deserved winning the Leg. For myself I am still surprised
this ended up on the podium as 2nd.
Your thoughts?
I enjoy virtual sailing a lot. And I owe a platform like Sailonline a
lot, as the near perfect simulation of sailing helps me develop my
skill. I would also like to thank all the people sailing on Sailonline,
the level is very high and only this competition drives me to push a bit
harder, to sleep a bit less, to want to see clearer into the weather to
Then I have the feeling that we are almost ready for real racing and
switching from virtual sailing towards consulting crews during offshore
events would be the next step to take. Working with committed crews
during notable offshore events would be very welcome.
Getting our software ready for market is another big goal, often enough
held up by our main jobs (to feed families) and what else can get in
between when there is only two people working on a large project. I
really hope we get there some day soon.
brainaid: Bonjour a tous (That is about all I can say in french)
FR Amiral29: He!
FR_TOULBRAZ: Bonjour Brainaid.
FR Tolerance: bonjour brainaid soit le bien venu ici, fine to meet you here
FR Tolerance: and welcome !
brainaid: Merci!
FR_TOULBRAZ: Pourrais tu nous dire qui tu es c x y Ou tu habites c x y et si tu es informaticien c x y
FR Tolerance: Can you tell us who are you, where do you live and… are you computer specialist c x y
brainaid: Yes, I am 41 years old, male, live near Aachen in Germany. I started real life sailing only 9 years ago, so I am a late starter. I love offshore sailing, not seeing a port for several days makes me feel good.
brainaid: And yes, I am a computer specialist. I work for a small company building network equipment, where I am in charge of the software development. Next to that I write software in my spare time.
brainaid: To combine job and hobby I started to work on software for sailing, which I use here on SOL and to do weather briefings for the german Mini 6.50 sailors among others.
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