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I think this is how it translates. Correct me if I am wrong.
1799 2 halfhofs Dahlenburg
an or Un. Gut Horn
1675 Luetge Janecke
1699 Luhrs" Jahnigcke
1709 Luetge Jahnecke
1719 Lenert Jahnecke noch 1739 [Leonhard]
1749 Hans Juergen Janecke, Noch 1779
1757 Eh.Zw. Hans Hanrich Luhmann Bruder des Hsw. Valentine in Eichdorf, and Anna Jahnecke [ ?]*
Proof enough. More needed from Herr Bock for church records.
*[Edited 2014] However, the information given here and Ellringen does not match up with the Luhmann Information I have posted at this blog. I need to recheck the original copies and see more about the brothers. We have to keep in mind that some were remarried and who had Valentine and Hans Heinrich for son. More on the mother needs to be known. I do have the date 1757, but does not measure up to information given by Heinrich Borstelmann source.


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|October 7th, 2005, 06:54 PM
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Street Litter
Dont you just hate it in this country.
Pointless lamposts all the time..
eg all this near picadilly gardens
why dont they join them all up or something.
Its not just that but everywhere else, like your walking down the street and theres a lampost right in the middle of the pavement, and then another to the side.
They really need to make it more friendly for padestrians. In places like newyork the pavements are clear for the sake of the people walking on them. Sometimes the goverment are a bit too convinient and can make the place look a mess.
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I agree with you totally on this one 9462. It´s somewthing I often think about on my way around town. The appearance and number of those bloody lampostsd really ruin the look and feel of many streets. But I think there must be some sort of regulation about how they appear and are where they´re palced, ruling out more creative solutions?
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in some countrys theyll have one lampost with like 4 sets of traffis light on them, rather than having 4 poles. It would also save money if they did it that way.
most of the time when crossing the road, id rather not use a confusing padestrian crossing and use the road. And what ever happened to white lines crossing the road, instead of annoying metal things, and red paint, plus them bumpy bits that are supposed to be better for grip, but arent exactly a plus point for disabled people.
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I think you've got a good point 9462. The wealth of posts, poles, and signs can really make a place look scrappy. There was a roundabout near me with a central planted area. It was beautiful, and the traffic flowed. Now it's an ugly urban mess with railings and traffic lights everywhere along with signs and poles and fumes from snarled up traffic. I swear somebody got a backhander for ******* it all up.
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HA! I was thinking of doing a panoramic of that exact mess at the top of Aytoun Street to show how ******* stupid it looks. There really most be about a dozen poles with various crap on them at that one junction.
The whole Piccadilly area is a mess of street litter. It's a shitter crossing from the top of Portland Street into the gardens. Last week I narrowly missed a bus and then a cyclist at this junction. (That might have been my fault though, a little bit!) I know this is minor but if you cross from just outside Edwards in Westminster House to the bus station there is an island with railings positioned so that you cannot walk straight across, you have to change direction and walk around them - the point? ******* isn't one. It's a bloody pain during the rush hour when you've got dozens of people wanting to cross at once.
Also, construction works are causing a headache. The other end of Aytoun Street is shit to cross thanks to Piccadilly Place, High Street is a deathtrap thanks to the arndale redevelopment taking up the pavement on one side. People end up walking down the tram lines or in the road, a guy got hit by a tram here today.
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You guys don't know you're born. Most N.American are riddled with old wooden telephone/electric poles running (sometimes on both sides) down their main streets. Oh there's the odd 'parkway' style street here and there, but they never did get round to distributing phone/electric wires and cables underground to anywhere near the extent of the British and European cities and towns. I'm not talking about the primary national grids here, the network of pylons scattered throughout the countryside either, I'm talking about urban distribution. In fact there are so many streets with these ugly ancient monstosities that they have become 'invisible' to the native population, so much that when they are pointed out to them it usually evokes gasps of "shit, you're right man, I never really noticed 'em before you mentioned it, what a pile of ugly crap".
They could have buried these cables long ago when it would have been much cheaper, but I'm afraid the N.American aversion to paying a little more tax meant that no utility company or municipality would bite the bullet.
Now their past foolishness has proved to be a false economy as the overhead plant is in terminal decay and in constant need of 'band-aid maintenance'.
Not only is it ugly but it's almost third world , and ironically in a continent that endures the two extremes in temperature, along with the freak weather, tornadoes in summer, hurricanes in autumn and in the hugely populated Great Lakes Basin, some of the heaviest snow falls and ice storms in the winter. If you've ever seen what an ice storm or freezing rain does to overhead wires and cables you'll know where I'm coming from.
So stop cribbing about a few godamned lamp posts......
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What about the empty coke cans, beer bottles, cartons, paper, wrappings and the rest of the litter thrown about while were ion the litter subject?
Has it improved?
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I know what your saying Jonesy, but there a far more council worker's lately litter picking . I live in one of the so called poorer area's and the sight of a road sweeper is now more frequent
Unfortunatly there are still a lot of mindless people who dont give a damn about litter and throw there crap on the floor, but that is the case in most poor area's around the country .
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In certain places, Picc Gardens being an example, you can't really get away with not having lamposts, however, what I don´t understand is why on normal streets they don't attach the street lamps to the buildings more.
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Yes I do agree, people need to take pride and should not be throwing litter on floor and chewing gum on the floor.
But there is hardly any bins in town and it feels like you could be walking to Moscow and not see a bin in sight. When you do find a bin, sometimes, you get daft bins where it is impossible to throw anything in there.
How about more bins, more recycling bin (if needs be) and perhaps create incentive for people to throw litter in bins?
Town needs more cleaners and more pressure washers. Not just isolated to Market St but all of town, from far as the universities to chapel St.
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i have been to lagos in portugal a few times recently, they have huge recycling bins sunk in to the ground so seem to take up less space. can't see any reason why these wouldn't work in manchester.
generally there is a huge lack of bins. i regularly pick up glass bottles that have been discarded to try and find a bin for them and can't find one for 5-6 minutes of walking - not good enough.
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clearly though - the attitude of the average mancunian is where the majority of blame lies. there is a lack of pride in the city.
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This is such a important issue for Manchester city centre. Ok we cant do that much about the profusion of surface car parking, the stalled building sites and empty buildings, but we can do something about the litter.
Im fed up getting mates up here and having to field questions about why the place is so so dirty. I regularly get the met from Altrincham into town and the side of the track is basically one big open dustbin. There are so many other examples like this.
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No idea what the answer is though. I agree that putting out more bins is only part of the solution as the issue comes from people's attitudes.
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Litter really infuriates a large proportion of people. You only have to look at the need for a seperate thread on here to see that. I don't think council officials fully appreciate just how damaging litter can be to the success of a city.
My partner has several clients currently staying in Manchester from various parts of Germany. When we had drinks with them the other night all of them spoke negatively about the litter problem in Manchester. These people will soon be going back to their respective offices in Frankfurt and Berlin and telling their colleagues about their pereception of the city. This is seriously damaging for Manchester who could really be damaging their chances as a major tourist destination in the UK.
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Rancilio Silvia Espresso Machine
Sturdy stainless steel casing, brass components throughout and an upgraded commercial-grade steam wand make the Rancilio Silvia Version M one of the most popular machines on the market. Simple, reliable and powerful, the Silvia espresso machine produces excellent espresso and silky microfoam milk for your lattes and cappuccinos. Add even more consistency to your Rancilio Silvia with the addition of a PID controller. Installed by our own Seattle Coffee Gear tech department before the machine goes out, these units enable you to control the temperature variance on this machine by as little as one degree.
The PID that is currently being installed on the Silvia w/ PID will display white numeric digits
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- Steaming/Hot Water - Featuring a commercial grade chrome-plated steam wand, the Rancilio Silvia quickly delivers plenty of steam for milk frothing and hot boiling water for your Americano or a cup of tea.
- Brew Group - Inspired by Rancilio's professional espresso machines, this chrome-plated brass group ensures even heat and water distribution, resulting in highly consistent espresso extraction.
- Pressure Release System - The commercial-grade pressure relief system utilizes a 3-way solenoid valve which makes for easier cleanup — either by reducing splatter from an inadvertently removed portafilter or by reducing post-brew drip, effecting a dried out coffee ground "puck."
- 67 oz Water Tank - The water reservoir is removable, making for easy regular care. You can fill it while operating or by taking it out and filling it from the sink.
- 15 BAR Heavy Duty Pump - A powerful water pump will effectively force water through your coffee grounds and extract full flavor.
- 12 oz Brass Boiler and Three Thermostats - Brass evenly distributes heat, so this boiler will get up to temperature quickly and easily maintain it through multiple repetitive uses. The thermostats monitor the espresso, steam and boiler heat to ensure excellent espresso extraction without worrying about overheating.
- Stainless Steel Construction - Brushed stainless steel case, rust resistant steel frame, stainless steel bolts, screws, heating element and only the finest fittings and tubing give this machine a sleek, industrial and functional design.
- Plug n Play - Requiring no special plumbing or electrical outlets, you can easily plug the Silvia right in and it's ready to operate.
- Portafilter and Filter Baskets - The Silvia comes with a commercial-grade, heavy-duty chrome plated brass portafilter and two stainless steel filter baskets (one for single shot, one for double shot) which measure 58mm in diameter.
- Drip/Cup Tray and Warmer - The stainless steel drip pan and cup tray are easy to remove and clean. Plus, a warming surface on the top of the machine gives you a space to warm your cup before you pour your espresso, keeping it at the right temperature — an essential element of fine espresso.
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The Rancilio Silvia M features a newly insulated boiler that helps to offer more efficient power consumption over its predecessor.
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The Rancilio Silvia produces ideal shots, but it takes a little more work because of its specific grind requirement. Be prepared to dial in your grind every time you use a new bag of beans, and to use fresh beans for the best flavor.
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Why? to simply make use of the brass! Ask yourself why did they use brass, and why higher end machines use brass and top end use copper? why not Aluminum or stainless? Simply because brass retains heat more than other types of metal, and the best is copper (which most HX machines do use). which means when you pull a shot the temp of water running from boiler to grouphead to portafilter should remain consistent till it reaches the grounds and out of the portafilter. Temp stability is vital to ensure proper extraction, cause you might have water in the boiler at right temp but until it reaches the grounds, if not brass/copper temp might drop dramatically.
Wait time is to make sure all the parts are at the same temperature and so water will hit grounds and come out at the correct temp which will make your espresso taste far better.
45 minutes is alot , I know, but you have 2 work arounds.
First: Get a good electric DIGITAL timer. and set it 45 minutes prior your wake up time so when you wake up the machine is already up to temp
Second: You can cheat miss silvia, there is a very popular page for that, just google "CoffeeKid Cheating miss silvia"
I hope I've been informative.
The folks at Seattle Coffee asked to reply to your question since we have had a Rancilio Silvia for about four years. The machine has been incredibly reliable, and makes an honest espresso every single time. We are actually are a little slow on the timing of the decalcifications, and it still works great nevertheless.. We complement it with a Nespresso Aeroccino frother to make the hot steamed milk, so maybe that takes the stress off the boiler and thermostats (it also save lots of time). We have had neighbors in two states coming to our house for the best machiattos in town. If you read the reviews, the Silvia is one of the most solid machines you can buy. Hope a new one works for you too.
thank you,
What am I doing wrong? Anyone run into the same issue?
I seem to recall having this problem early on with my Rancilio. I changed the grind to a finer setting and started tamping the grounds as I filled the portafilter. So I fill the portafilter halfway then tamp very firmly, fill some more and tamp again. Make sure you have grinds higher than the indented line around the interior of the portafilter basket. I don't know what type of bean grinder you have (I use a Baratza Preciso) but the grinder does make a difference as well. Hope this helps.
First I must state that this is my first espresso machine. Before I bought "Miss Silvia" I spent a fair amount of time researching the subject. I am extremely happy with my choice. The three drawbacks were the lack of a gauge or view port on the water tank, the small drip pan, and that it was somewhat difficult to judge when the water had reached the proper temperature for a perfect shot. I ignored the tank problem and got a small pan to put under my espresso cup. I ordered a PID from an engineer who sells kits on eBay at the same time as I ordered the machine. This small device is a little processing chip, control switches and an accurate thermometer. It keeps the temperature to within one degree of its setting. It displays the temperature as numbers on an LCD so one knows when to start the process. I installed the PID on the machine after first testing the machine one time, as the warranty might have been voided by the modification. (That first cup from the machine, with no PID, was great.) The PID installation was well described and documented with pictures and was easy to do.
As to a problem with oily beans, the Silvia machine itself works equally well with any roast. The Rancillo grinder, which I also use, does have a problem with very oily (dark roast) beans. Most espresso drinkers prefer the more caffeinated lighter roasts and I usually fall in this group. I sometimes use dark roasts and two or three times - out of many hundreds - I have had to empty the grinder and return the beans to fix the jam.
Both the machine and the PID have worked flawlessly for three years. I am very pleased with both and highly recommend the Silvia and the use of a PID.
Sorry for the confusion!
In order to prime the Silvia after steaming, you would turn Off the steam switch, the bottom switch of the three on the left, and turn On the middle switch, the water switch which engages the pump. You will do this while simultaneously turning the steam knob into the "open" position. This allows you to deplete steam from the boiler, and refill the boiler with water from the tank. No, I am not intending to use the words "boiler" and "tank" interchangeably, and misspoke in my first note to you. Correct wording for that sentence would be "prime the machine after steaming to refill the boiler." Sorry!
Regarding a grinder, the reason you absolutely need your own grinder for either the Silvia or the Crossland CC1, is that both of these machines require a specific grind that is different for every machine and every bean. If you go to your local coffee shop or a grocery store and have them grind beans for you, unfortunately their setting will likely be different from yours, as there is not a universal espresso grind setting. It is also the case that beans age quickly, and grinding them will allow them to age even quicker, as there is that much more surface area exposed to the air. If you try to use preground coffee in these machines, you will not find good flavor or crema and be very disappointed with the results. I would also suggest watching the video on the Silvia page for an overview of the machine and what all the buttons do for more information. I hope this helps clarify further, but please give us a call if you have any other questions! 866-372-4734
FYI: I use organic 1% milk from Costco. It tastes so much richer and steams better than non organic from the grocery store.
The power switch (on the right) heats the water in the boiler to brewing temp. around 185.
On the left, the top switch operates the pump to the portafilter (pulling a shot)
The middle button activates the pump to the wand to pull hot water (for tea)
The third heats the water to above boiling 265-285 degrees. (steam)
Steam will come out if the water in the boiler is above boiling. Even after you turn the third switch off, the water in the boiler may be above boiling.
Try these things.
Starting cold. Turn on the power (right switch). Wait until the temp light turns off. (The square one). Turn on the top switch (pump to the portafilter), hot water should come out of the portafilter. If you do not turn on the third switch, you should not get steam. If you do, the unit is defective.
Starting hot. If you have had the third switch on, even if you turn it off, the water in the boiler is still superheated to above boiling. You can bleed off the steam by turning on the first switch (pump) until hot water comes out of the portafilter. Steam will come out first. If you leave it on long enough the temp light will go back on. Again, with the third switch off, If the water in the boiler gets superheated, and steam comes out, the unit is defective.
One more note. To use the wand to steam milk, you turn on the third switch, wait until the temp light goes out and turn the knob on the wand to get steam. For hot water out of the wand the third switch is off. the second switch will operate the pump to push hot water out of the wand.
Hope this helps.
You don't NEED the PID, but I have one and find it totally worth the investment. Just knowing when it's up to temp is great, but also being able to program shot times is super helpful for multitasking on busy mornings.
Also, you can get by without waiting 45 min. I usually wake up, turn it on, then hop in the shower. But, if I forget, I just turn it on, and within 5-10 minutes it's up to temp. What happens if you don't wait longer is that the water gets to temp, but all the internal components down to the brew head and basket don't get to temp. So, by the time the water gets to the coffee, it's slightly cooler. To help with that (and again, this is only when I'm in a rush), I just run hot water through the brew head/basket to heat it up. I then wait another minute to get the water back up to temp and am good to go. Running that water through will heat the components from the boiler to the basket.
Hope this helps.
Will be buying the Silvia M through your website. Great videos by the way!
My querstion - Using the Compak Elite, how fine of a grind do I want to have for the Silvia M machine. Is there a magic number on the Compak Elite setting? Also, how much coffee grind goes into the puck? How do I know it is 7 or 9 grams. I do not understand the dosser on the compak elite. In addition, I am purchasing the PID from mecoffee.nl for the Silvia. HAve you utilized it. I have alot more questions, but will stick with these for now.
If you purge the line of water and ask for steam right away, you may not get any, or it will be at very low pressure. I hope that helps.
Instead of turning on the controls manually and counting one-mississippi, two-mississippi, it lets you set the precise temperature of your brewing water, the length of time the basket is pre-soaked, and the length of time for brewing. When you combine that with a consistent weight of coffee and a consistent fineness of grind, you will get very close to the same brew every time.
It takes a while to figure out what degree of grind, amount, brewing temp and duration of soak and brew. But once you get the feel for your machine, it's a matter of grind and load the basket, and push a button.
I, being electronically impaired, had Seattle Coffeegear install the PID for me, and I love it!
Hope this helps!
Bob W
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i. Despite multiple brands of coffee, multiple grinds (using Gaggia MDF grinder), i constantly get weak coffee's when making a milk-based coffee such as a flat with or cappuccino etc; Crema is fine but they are weak
ii. I find the quantity of the filter basket small; i say this in light of using my Gaggia MDF grinder to distribute the coffee doser; there is little room for tolerance when attempting to fit the portafilter on to the machine - i would argue the point its just too small particularly the single filter.
So i will confess, i do NOT let the machine heat up for 30mins as some folks suggest; i know some folks will get pedantic on this BUT the machine shows its heated after 5 mins, as well as the fact the water temperature if fine. I also tend to pour coffee first then steam milk; i know this site as well as comments by others infer steaming should be done first but seriously what is the big difference here as it seems somewhat redundant approach. NOTE: I have tried leaving machine as well as heat milk first - it does little or no different to the end product; Its also worth noting i am able to pour a good crema on coffee's.. they are just weak. Last confession, i use a plastic tamper.
I have read on the www that i should avoid the single filter - can someone explain to me why as i don't understand the fact the Silvia doesn't support a single filter. I also have a real issue with the amount of coffee the filter holds re tolerance of over-filling tolerance (FYI: my grinder doser is around 6-8gms of coffee per serve (naturally double the size for a double)). Appreciate advice, brad
I bought a Silvia from SCG a few years ago, and I think I have a few answers -- or maybe just opinions -- that I hope will be of use to you.
First, the single filter. The idea of a "single" basket originates from the Italian tradition of drinking very, very small espresso shots, a constraint that came from the limits of very early hand-pumped machines. Those original shots used about 7gr of coffee. These days almost nobody -- even in Italy -- actually tries to pull a single shot, if asked to make a "cafe solo" an Italian barista will usually serve up half of a double, then give the other half to the next guy.
The standard for modern espresso is actually the double shot, something from around 14-20 grams of coffee. I recommend you take out the Silvia's single basket, put it in a draw, and never touch it again. It is a historical curiosity only.
I'd also suggest letting the machine heat up for much longer -- the issue isn't the boiler temperature, but the big mass of metal parts that the water and coffee pass through between the boiler and your cup. If all that metal is cold, the water will be way below optimal temperature by the time it hits the portafilter, and your shot will be thin and sour. I really recommend warming it up. You can get it down to 15-20 minutes if you run a shots of water through it every few minutes while it's heating.
If those two suggestions don't help you, reply again? The Silvia can be a bit fiddly and take a while to get used to -- I know my shots were all over the map for the first month or two.
It seems like (if one is not steaming milk) one could first raise the temp till the heating light goes out, then let it fall (to the correct brew temp, however much time that takes), then brew. Correct?
The key is to get the boiler to heat up under non-steam conditions and then brew the espresso within 30 secs of the light switching off - this is the optimum temperature.
A trick to getting the Rancilio Silva to reheat to optimum temperature quickly is to replace the hot water in the boiler with cold water from the tank. To do this, switch on the hot water switch, and then open the steam value to let out the hot water in the boiler. After a short while the boiler will be filled with cold water, thereby activating the boiler again, you can now switch off the steam valve and hot water button. Once the water has boiled and the boiler light has switched off, you have 30 seconds to brew the perfect shot of espresso.
Best of luck to you,
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In all honesty, I would not recommend the Silvia as a beginner machine. It has a reputation for great build quality and the potential to turn out some fantastic shots, but also happens to be quite demanding and difficult to use. You'll have to learn all about filling the boiler manually, purging steam from the boiler after frothing milk, and learning the 'sweet spot' for your machine's brew temperature, alongside the already difficult grind, tamp, and brew technique requisite for good espresso.
If you're looking for a machine that includes both pressurized and non-pressurized basket options, is easy to learn steam technique on, and has a PID, I'd recommend the Breville Infuser! https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/breville-infuser-espresso-machine
As for a grinder, my current favorite is the Eureka Atom: https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/eureka-atom-grinder but you'll also get great results from the Sette 270, or the Eureka Mignon!
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Also, I might be wrong, but it seems like 54mm portafilter (on the Duo Temp) is not a common size? 58mm (Silva) seems more common. I also like that the Silva has a bottomless portafilter option. Can't seem to find a bottomless for the 54mm size.
If you enjoy straight espresso, the Silvia will be a better choice with its full-sized portafilter and single boiler heat stability. However, if you are looking to make milk drinks often, the Silvia will suffer temperature inconsistency since you have to manually purge the boiler to drop temp between brewing and steaming.
But, if you are in search of a latte or cappuccino machine, or are sharing the machine with someone less than dedicated to espresso, you'll find that the Duo Temp is more convenient because it auto purges between brewing and steaming, and comes with pressurized (double wall) baskets to help get a decent espresso shot.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Your product description is indicating : "15 BAR Heavy Duty Pump: A powerful water pump will effectively force water through your coffee grounds and extract full flavor."
What is the part number of this heavy duty pump ? From several researches on internet, It seems that there are more than one pump model, a low quality one with a plastic piston (often causing leaking problems), one of a higher quality that thas a brass piston, and there may be others. I would appreciate to know which model of the pump corresponds to the 15 BAR Heavy Duty Pump. Thank you for your help.
what are the specific upgrades compare to this machine and is it available?
However, it is still very important to make sure that you refill your boiler after every time that you steam, and is especially important to prime your machine as soon as you turn it on when you first receive it after initial purchase.
While the PID offers stable temperature and programing for shot length and pre infusion, it does not offer a quicker heat up time, faster recovery after steaming, or an automatic timer to turn on the machine in the morning. Hope this info helps!
I recently bought this machine with the PID installed, and I was very excited for the upgrade! I used to have a De'Longhi beginner machine...
Anyway, I kept reading how the Silvia needed a finer grind, and I have a Baratza Virtuoso. I have tried all settings from 4 up through 12. 10, 11 and 12 will produce a complete double (Most of the time), but under 10, the shot won't pull at all... I get less than half an ounce with an 8, and anything lower it won't do... I feel that I am tamping correctly, and if anything may be tamping a little light...
Is this a problem I can address? Could it have to do with the PID? any help would be greatly appreciated--
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Any thoughts or ideas?
Just baught the silvia and rockey. I have no problem pulling the double shots, filling the basket to the top and then taking off excess coffee and distributing it with my finger. When i do this with the single basket i cant lock the portafiller. Ive understood that its because when i tamp with the single basket the coffee doesnt go down as much because of the way the basket is made, so there isnt enough room for the portafiller to lock. Is there a way of eye balling the appropriate dosing of coffee for the single basket or do i absolutely need a scale.?Thanks
My question is the Breville Smart Grinder capable of providing the correct grind to work with my Rancilio? I am using Lavazza Super Crema beans. Is this grinder capable a grinding fine enough to work with Ms. Silvia?
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I am sorry you're noticing such inconsistency from your Silvia! It is the case that the PID will eliminate the inconsistencies of temperature from your drinks and make brewing a bit more automatic, eliminating the need for temperature surfing. However drastic inconsistencies sometimes have to do with grinder and/or bean freshness and not machine. What kind of grinder do you have? It is the case that the Silvia requires a fine grind with consistently sized particles, and so the Baratza grinders or something like the Rancilio Rocky is needed for best results. If you already have a great grinder though and temperature is your issue, then the Auber PID is the PID we install and recommend for the Silvia. It can be found at the link below:
Hope this helps!
II assume the higher the number the greater the pressure?
18-bar is better?
Check out the Baratza and Rocky grinders for options!
Namely, what size cup can fit in the unit to receive the shot?
I saw somewhere on one of the many videos that I needed to do ?what? to prevent boiler burn out? I am thinking of this machine but want to clarify this issue first, and I can't find when I saw that information.
Also a friend has this machine and he said it would be great if there was a more detailed user manual, like wait for the light to go out, purge steam wand etc. Is such an item available?
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"Release The Beast" came out in 2006 as the sophomore album from the Atlanta Crunk rapper BoneCrusher. The artist made a massive impact with his breakthrough "Never Scared" cut which was an unexpected global underground hit in 2003 as one of the premiering Crunk recordings to get mainstream play and he capitalised upon this as he moved on into this record a few years later on.
1. "We Are" (Intro)
2. "Stomp By The A Town"
You see that he wastes no time with any wasteful tunes as he gets right into some hardcore Crunk stuff where he is backed by some of the most empowering production to really take from what the Crunk movement of the 2004 period was about, and so this may have seemed a little out-dated at the time, but it still does big things as he reps his city for some rough club rap.
**Three Stars**
2. "Light, Camera, Action"
Moving things on a little on this one you have a track which has him moving on towards the more general Dirty South style of rapping with an approach similar to that of many eccentric names in the Hip Hop world. It has a grungy sound to it, but it doesn't really have anything significant going for it with such plain stuff coming through in it.
**Two Stars**
3. "I Do It"
You have some killer beats coming through with heavy 808 bass being used to drive it and it allows him to move towards the Crunk material in order to get some sort of reaction out of those who are really into this sort of thing. However I felt that the tune prior to it meant that you couldn't really get into it as it indicated that the lower end of the album would be really poor and so with a tracks such as this which doesn't require any lyrical skill, it seems a bit tacky.
**Two Stars**
4. "Southern Gorillas"
Here you have a track which appears to be trying to really bring all of the energy in "Never Scared" back with one which used a similar structure but uses a type of production which seems to have progressed towards what was current at that point. It is another hyped tune, but doesn't really deliver anything specific.
**Two Stars**
5. "Danger"
This is a one which moves things on quite a bit as you get something which sounds to be far form the norm and has the rapper trying out some experimental work whilst also using some of the things which the other typical 'country rappers have over the years (and in particular through the nineties, when they were all on the come-up). I didn't think it really did anything and it seemed to flop.
**One Star**
6. "Feel It"
This one seems to have an ominous feel to it and I felt that t was a bit of a contrast to what the rhymes appeared to attempt to put across and so it wasn't really all that successful. It sees his rapping in a manner which is really clichéd and offers no originality at all with various references to his hustle due to the struggle he is alleged has gone through up to this point.
**One Star**
7. "Pistol Fo"
Here you see that he does more of the typical kind of work which you tend to find in rap from southern rappers as he gets into a little Gangsta rap. However the way it is one is far from the standards of the likes of Young Jeezy, T.I. or Rick Ross when he gets down to it as it really doesn't appeal to have anything to do with his personal situation and doesn't do all that much to excite anyone.
**One Star**
8. "I'm A Hustler"
He comes relentlessly with the predictable raps and here with more about is street grind it gets to the point when you simply don't care anymore. The rhymes are plain and do nothing to assist the lack of energy you find in the production.
**One Star**
9. "Mug On"
As the buck chants start this one off, you know that he is moving in towards the Crunk material to take things to the clubs. It is just as intimidating as all Crunk tracks should be and with his intense approach you know that played loud, it would get peopled moving, but for me in this album it just wasn't doing what should be expected.
**Two Stars**
10. "Get That Money"
This is a track which has him coming with a hook sung by himself and it really is doesn't set things up well as (of course) it was weak, and the subsequent verse features some wack rhymes which sees him basically coming out with more of the lifeless stuff which came at each other point here.
**One Star**
11. "This One"
You see some pretty fly beats coming through on this final track early on, but as it moves on and more instruments get involved, it loses its quality and as you see BoneCrusher half-singing and choosing to do some half-serious rhymes it didn't sound like him and wasn't coming across as impactful as his style is.
**One Star**
Essentially, this album is weak. There's nothing which really does anything all that impressive and even when he does the Crunk (which he was most known for) it doesn't have the same impact which it did when he came through on his first run. Usually a minimal proportion of collaborations is a positive for modern Hip Hop albums, but here he really needed assistance, and this was never going to be achieved with few unknown artist who work with him on the early tunes.
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1 We Are - Bone Crusher, , ,
2 Stomp by the a Town - Bone Crusher, Cotton Bend
3 Lights, Camera, Action
4 I Do It
5 Southern Gorillas - Bone Crusher, Cotton Bend
6 Danger - Bone Crusher,
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Do married couples need to get regular STD tests? We tell you the reasons why you and your partner should consider getting an annual check-up.
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Album Rating: 3.0Their drummer is such a boss. The Serpents Tongue rules.
Album Rating: 4.0Album is awesome, if only they kept on this path. Hey at least that shitty clean vocalist left!
Digging: Zao - Pyrrhic Victory
I dig Desecrated the most off this album. And yeah sucks they went all Emmure sounding and what not.
Album Rating: 3.5This album is still very good and highly replayable. Soooo catchy
Album Rating: 3.0Yeah I haven't heard this in forever.
Spun this for the first time in like... years. The instrumental aspects are still amazing, like honestly this is really well written deathcore. That being said I can barely tolerate Saul any more. When I first heard him however long ago it was something new, and though I never really liked his vocals I was at least intrigued by them. Now I just find them annoying as fuck. I would pay a lot of money to hear this album with a really strong vocalist, or even an instrumental version.
Album Rating: 4.5Even the lyrics on this album are extremely well done. These guys just got lazy as fuck.
yeah true that. fuck this band
Album Rating: 4.0The Holy Guile was promising until they went to like a brutal nu-deathcore that is awful to say the least.
damn i forgot about this album. will jam at the gym tonight
Album Rating: 4.5Forgot how freaking good this album is.
I wish I could play uno with them.
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Album Rating: 5.0This album still rules so much
Album Rating: 4.5YOUR DAY WILL COME WHEN THE DEAD WILL RISE UP FROM THE EARTH
Album Rating: 5.0fucking a that video gets me every time
Album Rating: 4.0One of my favorite deathcore albums.
Album Rating: 4.0I wonder who wrote the lyrics for this, because Saud is clearly not christian with the Holy Guile.
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Greg Townsend Jr. was so close to making a commitment, to putting the recruiting process behind him, to looking forward to a stress-free summer and senior season.
Then the Beverly Hills, Calif. defensive end decided to consider all of his options, wait it out, maybe take some visits and then make his choice closer to National Signing Day.
Southern Cal is still the favorite for Townsend, a 6-foot-4, 242-pound prospect who won the defensive line MVP award Sunday at the Los Angeles Nike Camp, but he will also consider Washington, Oregon, TCU and Miami.
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"I was close to a commitment because SC is close to home, it's a good program but I'm still going to wait my decision out," said Townsend, included in the Rivals 250 to watch for 2011.
"At the top of my list right now is SC but I also have Washington, Oregon, TCU and Miami so I'm just going to wait until next year, wait until signing day, wait until the very last time to make my decision."
There was a time when it looked Southern Cal was going to have Townsend locked up and even though that probably won't happen soon there's still a good chance that's the way it will end up. The Trojans are still the leader and Townsend admitted it will be tough to beat them.
"It will be," Townsend said. "It's right in my backyard and I'm up here all the time. It's just going to be tough. It's a beautiful place. Everybody wants to come to Cali but sometimes it's better to get out of Cali. I'm not sure what I want to do yet."
Oregon was the early favorite for Townsend, who dominated with his speed to the outside and strength to the inside during one-on-one drills at the Nike Camp, but he said there's been a lack of communication between him and the Ducks' staff. That has hurt Oregon's chances but it cannot be counted out yet.
If any school seems like a legitimate threat to Southern Cal it could be Washington because Townsend is enamored with its coaching staff. TCU and Miami are considered outside shots but will still be considered and Townsend said he'd like to talk with Miami defensive line coach Rick Petri soon.
"The Washington coaching staff is one of the coolest coaching staffs I ever met in my life," Townsend said. "They're like chill people and they tell you straight up what's the deal."


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Lena Dunham attended the 2014 Point Honors New York Gala held at the New York Public Library on Monday (April 7) in New York City.
The 'Girls' actress/writer wore a Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 bronze-toned sequin gown for the occasion.
I already know that the majority of you will dislike this, but aside from the hair and the makeup, I'm going to give this look a pass.
I like how the deep V-neckline allows for a hint of femme sensuality and that she made the effort to give us ladylike elegance.
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2011 Public Service Fair
Welcome Back! Start this semester off right by attending the Public Service Fair. Stop by the Great Hall in the Memorial Union this Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to learn about current volunteer, internship, and career opportunities.
Co-sponsored by the Letters and Sciences Career Services Office, the Public Service Fair hosts over 60 local, national and international non-profit and governmental agencies. Find opportunities that match your interests, major, and career goals. Whether you are about to graduate, looking to build your resume, or just want to get involved, this is a great place to start. Agencies are seeking students to work on issues such as education, poverty, hunger, homelessness, environment, youth, health and many more! No matter what you are looking for, there will be someone there to help!
This event is free and all students are encouraged to attend. Find out more on our website.
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Description: This trail follows an old railroad grade from just east of Highway 100 to downtown Hopkins. The portion west of 11th Avenue is surfaced with crushed limestone and goes all the way out to Victoria, which makes a nice bike ride. The portion between 11th Avenue in Hopkins and Minneapolis is paved and skateable. At its east end, this trail connects to the Kenilworth Trail and the Midtown Greenway Trail, providing a connection all the way from Hopkins to downtown.
Getting there: Take Highway 169 to Hopkins. Exit on Excelsior Blvd. (County Road 3) and head west to 8th Avenue South, the second stoplight. Turn left and park in the park and ride lot.
Length: About five miles from Hopkins to the Kenilworth and Midtown Greenway junction in Uptown.
Difficulty: Intermediate -- there are a few busy road crossings, including some debris in the middle of the road at the Excelsior Blvd. crossing.
Popularity/number of other users: The trail gets a fair amount of use by bikers, other skaters, and pedestrians. Traffic is fairly spread out and easily visible.
Surface conditions: Newly paved, but watch out for the debris as mentioned above.
Scenery: This trail follows an old railroad line through industrial areas of St. Louis Park and has a railroad track on one side and industrial buildings and warehouses on both sides. It does have some parkland area where it crosses Minnehaha Creek. When I was young, I used to think that the big silo next to the Nordic Ware building was filled to the top with knives, forks, and spoons. I later found out that it was the world's first reinforced concrete grain elevator. (See this article on wikipedia.org for more information on the elevator.)
Nearby restaurants: Several in the Hopkins area, especially on Mainstreet. There are plenty of restaurants in Uptown.
Water: None on the trail.
Other nearby trails: The east end of this trail connects to the Kenilworth and Midtown Greenway trails. The west end of this trail connects to the Hutchinson Spur Trail.
Comments: The Cedar/Hutchinson Spur/LRT/Kenilworth system forms a 13 mile loop good for a decent in-town workout.
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Google Now for iOS causing battery life issues? There's a fix for that
Google Now is the big talk of the app world this week. The popular productivity and reference feature within the latest update of Google's Search app for iPhone and iPad was introduced only two days ago, but is already coming under criticism for its supposed lack of efficiency.
Users are reporting that they've seen drastic changes in expected battery life since installing Google Search 3.0 and enabling Now. While I personally haven't noticed anything unusual at all, there must be a fairly large section of users with some issue if it's caused enough stir to make it online at several blogs. That said, the development of the app itself has been designed to ensure it uses as little power as possible. As per Google's release notes:
To provide up-to-the-minute information, Google Now turns on Location Services. Even though the icon stays on, the app has minimal battery impact:
• The app doesn't turn on the GPS. Instead, it receives passive updates from nearby cell towers and WIFI hot spots.
• If your battery is running low, the app pauses location updates.
• The app stays asleep unless your device moves a long distance.
Now, while that may be the case, a glance at the App Store reviews makes it clear that Google's app isn't playing nice with location services for a lot of people.
If you're one of the users experiencing issues, fixing it should be relatively simple. You just need to switch off location reporting within the Google Search app. Open the app, hit the settings cog icon in the top right, go to 'Privacy' then scroll down and switch the 'Location Reporting' toggle switch to 'off'. Once you've done that, you should see an improvement in your device's performance.
Google also encourages users with issues to make use of the in-app 'Feedback' form, which you can use to describe issues and send system data so that they can investigate it and hopefully get a clearer picture of what's going on.
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The following policy is intended as a starting point for member veterinarians, not as a definitive statement of the law concerning harassment and discrimination. Anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws may differ greatly from state-to-state and from city-to-city. (Federal, state and local laws prohibit harassment and discrimination based on an individual's protected class such as race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or parental status, or disability). Other categories such as unfavorable discharge from military service may be protected under state and/or local law, depending upon the location of a practice. Moreover, depending on the size of a practice and/or the affiliation of a practice with public entities, these laws may or may not apply to that practice. Each practice, therefore, should consult an attorney who is knowledgeable in employment law in its jurisdiction, to determine which federal, state, and local laws apply before adopting this policy, or any employment policy.
Establishing a policy assures individuals in the workplace that the organization is committed to preventing harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Management has a responsibility to address complaints of harassment or discrimination in the workplace, as well as complaints of harassment or discrimination between staff members and other outside parties doing business with a practice (e.g. contractors, vendors, or clients). This policy on harassment and discrimination is intended as a guide for management in the veterinary workplace or setting to provide an internal mechanism for potential resolution of a complaint and to assist in avoiding litigation. In addition, having an established harassment and discrimination policy that is well written and well communicated to staff will aid in the defense of any external legal claims. This is why it is so important to consult an attorney who is knowledgeable about the employment laws in the practice's area for specific guidance and legal advice.
The policy should help employees understand and recognize harassment and discrimination, and how to deal with it appropriately. The policy should address what employees need to know about harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The organization's policy should be clearly communicated so that employees know how to comply.
A policy regarding harassment and discrimination should set forth the organization's strong commitment to maintaining a work environment where employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where harassment and discrimination are not tolerated. The policy should clearly describe all individuals that are covered by the policy and the range of consequences for violating the policy, such as disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. To the extent possible, the policy should set forth each of the categories protected by the discrimination laws applicable in the practice's state and locality.
Sexual harassment is a common form of harassment and discrimination. Therefore, the policy should clearly describe the type of conduct that is in violation of the policy, which may include a broader range of conduct than is actually unlawful in order to make the workplace more comfortable. Employees should also be informed that the policy extends beyond the workplace to other work-related settings, such as business trips, meetings, and business-related social events. Employees should also be informed that harassment based on other protected categories, such as age or race, is equally prohibited by the policy.
The policy should inform employees that retaliation will not be tolerated. Retaliation can come from the organization or from individuals, and can be directed at the person that made the complaint or individuals who participated in the investigation.
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Adrian Gonzalez: A second-inning homer, his sixth of the year, tied things at 1-1 and led to Gonzalez's fourth multi-hit game of the young season.
Jack Wilson: The Pirates shortstop struck out with the bases loaded, popped out to the catcher on an attempted sacrifice bunt in the ninth and committed an error in the 10th.
2: Sets of brothers in the series, the Gonzalezes (Adrian, Edgar) with the Padres and LaRoches (Andy, Adam) with the Pirates.
9: Walks issued between the two starters, Ian Snell and Kevin Correia, in the first five-plus innings.
.397: Jack Wilson's career batting average with the bases loaded before Cla Meredith struck him out with the bags full and two outs.
0: Games this season in which Adrian Gonzalez hasn't reached base at least once.
Padres and Pirates, like two sides of the same coin, brought 9-6 records into their game Friday night, the first contest between the two since each piled up more than 94 defeats last year and inspired forecasts of gloom and doom for 2009.
With the two clubs still even after nearly 11 full innings, a former Pirates star settled matters for the Padres. Brian Giles, nearly eight hours after taking early batting practice, pulled a two-out single off Pirates closer Matt Capps for a 4-3 victory at Petco Park to end San Diego's three-game losing streak.
"We had a losing streak?" said Padres leadoff man Jody Gerut. "It never felt like a losing streak. That's another good thing about this team."
Giles acknowledged his struggles, saying before the game he was searching for his "feel" at the plate. The No. 3 hitter was batting .152 when he rifled the 1-2 pitch from Capps into right field to score Chris Burke from second base.
"This whole game's based on confidence, no matter how long of a career you've had," said Giles, who also had two walks. "I've been through this before. I was worse off in '04. ... Usually it happens in the middle of the season or the end of the year, when you've got some numbers to back you up."
Burke, the utility man re-acquired by the Padres on Monday to replace the injured Everth Cabrera, drew a five-pitch, pinch walk from Capps with one out, then stole second base with two out before David Eckstein walked.
Giles fouled off a 1-2 pitch before dealing Capps his first run allowed in seven outings this season. Further pressuring the closer was the presence on-deck of Adrian Gonzalez, whose sixth home run had tied the score in the second, 1-1.
Causing many Padres to gulp, the Pirates' Brandon Moss hit a wicked top-spin liner that caromed off Gonzalez's glove in the 10th for a single that also raised a welt at the base of Gonzalez's right thumb. But once trainer Todd Hutcheson probed the thumb, Gonzalez said he knew the hand was all right. He stayed in the lineup and said he expects to start Saturday night's game.
"I thought it was going to be worse," Gonzalez said. "It was already purple in one spot when Hutch came out, and I could see a little vein already. But I have full strength. We didn't have X-rays. No big deal."
Said Gerut: "Gonzo's like in a bubble. He's protected. I wasn't worried. He's in a bubble, kind of like Albert Pujols."
With his 416-foot drive off Ian Snell, Gonzalez moved to within one home run of the club record for April shared by three others and matched by Gonzalez in 2007.
The Padres also got two-out, run-scoring hits from Eckstein, whose triple put them ahead in the third, and Nick Hundley, whose double scored Chase Headley in the fourth.
Five Padres relievers combined for six scoreless innings, though the first of those relievers, Cla Meredith, gave up a tying single after relieving Kevin Correia in the sixth.
Correia lamented the four walks he issued, including a leadoff walk to Adam LaRoche that began Pittsburgh's two-run tying flurry in the sixth. "I've always hated walks," Correia said. Along the way, he also twice struck out Pittsburgh's hottest hitter, Freddy Sanchez, who brought in a .359 batting average.
Coming off an open date that manager Bud Black said was timely in the wake of a three-city trip, the Padres weren't displeased to learn that the Pirates had scratched their home run leader, Nate McLouth, because of an oblique strain. Bad luck seems to follow the Pirates to Petco, where they are 6-12.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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With legal protections for gays and lesbians in Broward and Miami-Dade counties under attack by concerted referendum efforts, 20-year-old Christine Lane, an Ontario native now studying economics at the University of Miami, has decided to protect the whole state in one fell swoop. A fundraiser this weekend, at $10 per person, gives people the opportunity to help the cause and meet the people behind the scenes.
Shortly after Lane's partner was discriminated against in her job late in 1999, Lane and a couple of their friends sat down to talk about it. The result of that discussion was FOUNDERS (Floridians Organized and United for a New Definition of Equal Rights), the mission of which is to add sexual orientation to the Florida State Civil Rights Act, which affords protections and legal remedies for discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, handicap, and marital status.
If that sounds like a good idea to you, bring your $10, cash or check, to Tattletales Bistro in Margate at 5 p.m. Saturday. The donation will get you two drinks, appetizers, and the live music of A Girl Named Chuck.
The FOUNDERS fundraiser
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Saturday, July 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Call 954-817-4217 or visit the Website at www.flfounders.org for more information.
Lane says her group has already made some progress. "A couple of Florida state senators have been very supportive, and we are hoping to get the bill authored and introduced into the House by the next legislative session," she says. "Statewide that would take care of the local problems we have in Broward and Miami." She adds that FOUNDERS is donating 50 percent of the proceeds from the event to the Broward group Americans for Equality. Lane also sits on its board.
"I am very passionate about defending the Broward County Human Rights Ordinance," the young activist says. "I believe it will affect the outcome of the state drive."
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While FOUNDERS is fairly new, so far it seems to be attracting strong support. At a recent gay-pride event, the group distributed some 6000 fliers, while 265 people left their names on a mailing list, and a few gave money. "People are very passionate about this issue and are willing to come out and lend their support," Lane says.


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Jake Arrieta started last night for the Orioles. Zach Britton will start tonight. Chris Tillman will start Wednesday. Brian Matusz is in the bullpen.
Not too long ago, they were viewed as four-fifths of the Orioles rotation for years to come.
Not sure who was supposed to round out the staff. Brad Bergesen?
Anyway, Arrieta was optioned after last night's 5-1 loss to the Tigers, creating a spot for Britton in the rotation and on the 25-man roster. Not like he would have been available to pitch over the next few days. You could see the move coming a mile away.
I'll say it again: There's no reason to release Arrieta. Put him back in Norfolk's rotation and see what happens. He's not clogging up a valuable spot. And he's an optional piece if the Orioles need a reliever and some added flexibility in their bullpen.
It's quite possible that Arrieta evolves into a reliever. Whatever his role, he must pitch down in the strike zone. He only walked one batter last night, intentionally, but he was up and over the plate. Danger zone.
I passed along Britton's career numbers against the Tigers last night. In two starts, both at Comerica Park, he's 2-0 with a 3.75 ERA in 12 innings.
Max Scherzer allowed one run and struck out 10 batters in six innings last night. Now, the Orioles get Justin Verlander, who's 8-0 with a 2.93 ERA in 12 career starts against them.
Frying pan. Fire. You get the idea.
Right-handers are batting .276 against Verlander this season, while left-handers are batting .239. Maybe the Orioles use Danny Valencia as their designated hitter. He's 4-for-13 with a double versus Verlander.
Adam Jones is 2-for-24 with eight strikeouts, but he'll be in center field. Alexi Casilla is 3-for-21. He'll be on the bench.
J.J. Hardy is 6-for-28 with a double and two homers. Chris Davis is 3-for-14 with eight strikeouts. Matt Wieters is 3-for-17 with a double, triple and home run.
Since I mentioned Wieters and he's such a popular topic on this blog, whether I write about him or not, here's a leftover from a recent "O's Xtra" on MASN that compares the Orioles backstop to the Cardinals' Yadier Molina through the first 570 games of their respective careers.
WIETERS vs. MOLINA
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Here's a recent article on CBSSports.com that provides scouts opinions on the top catchers in baseball.


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PS2 isn't dead!! It's just built into your telly instead
KDL-22PX300, not the most catchy of models is Sony's brand new 22" LCD TV in the Bravia range to come out in time for Christmas and to entice a bit of what is essentially "retro gaming". Thought the PS2 was dead. You're wrong....Read More


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The aim of the Directory of Open Access Journals is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals, thereby promoting their increased usage and impact. The Directory aims to be comprehensive and cover all open access scientific and scholarly journals that use a quality control system to guarantee the content.
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Kids React to Controversial Cheerios Commercial
I LOVE these Kids!
"There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don't expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few... Who possess, the predisposition... I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death." —Professor Snape
Thay was such a sweet commercial. The little girl wanted to keep her Daddy's heart healthy so she poured Cheerios on his chest. My grandkids thought it was cute. We didn't think anything else except that it was so cute.
Then I read that it was "controversial". Controversial? Nitwits,morons. Back to the 1950's I guess .
What gets me is Honestly I never Noticed that it was a biracial family till someone on CM pointed it out.. I love how these kids get it..
My daughter and I just watched it.
Very powerful, very true.
Tears. For those who are so ignorant that they think the color of some one's skin should matter. For those who have to deal with the complete ignorance of others.
Applauding the children in this video. Strong, intelligent, kind and caring children who will grow up to carry that strong character in to their adult years.
Kids get it. I love the end when they speak directly to the people the commercial reflected. That was healing for me.


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At SCNM, you'll acquire minor surgery competencies during your clinical education. In addition to minor surgery, you'll study, practice and become competent in a range of clinical competencies, beginning in your first year. This is particularly important since research on medical education shows a strong correlation between clinical competencies and future satisfaction in practice.
As your skill set grows, so will your confidence. For example, to competently perform a physical examination, one must first master dozens of site-specific exams. The head and neck alone, comprises examination of the ear, the external and internal eye (including the retina), mouth and throat, nose, skin and scalp, lymph nodes, nervous system, thyroid, and cervical spine. Venipuncture (drawing blood) or giving an immunization are fairly simple procedures; followed by the more complex administration of IV fluids and medications. Looking in an adult's ear is easy compared to examining a febrile child screaming from a suspected middle ear infection. Spinal manipulation requires a sequence of courses beginning with anatomy and neuroanatomy, followed by courses in palpation, physical examination of the spine and finally soft-tissue then osseous manipulation. Minor surgery, first learned in class, then simulated in labs, then practiced in the clinical setting, challenges students' knowledge, dexterity and composure.
Whereas didactic learning is linear, each acquisition of skills reflects a quantum jump in ability and confidence. At SCNM, both types of learning complement each other.


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Historic preservation enhances quality of life of Floridians, UF study finds
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Historic preservation enhances the quality of life of Floridians through economic and cultural contributions to an improved sense of place, according to a new study from the University of Florida.
"Determining a specific dollar value for quality of life is a challenging undertaking," said project co-director Timothy McLendon, staff attorney at the Center for Governmental Responsibility at UF's Levin College of Law, which conducted the study along with UF's Department of Urban and Regional Planning. "Therefore, we offered local decision makers a number of options for protecting historically valuable assets that contribute to the community."
Florida citizens also recognize the importance of historic preservation, according to a survey commissioned as part of the overall study. Based on surveys of more than 1,500 Floridians during November and December, 2005, and January, 2006, the most threatened historic resources in Florida include historic and scenic landscapes; old homes and neighborhoods; and old downtowns. Respondents, likewise, saw a need to preserve Florida's historic resources for future generations, scenic reasons, and education. The survey was conducted by UF's Bureau of Economic & Business Research as part of its monthly statewide consumer confidence survey.
The report includes models and tools available to further historic preservation in Florida and to measure the impact of historical structures, events and related activities on the enhancement of the quality of life in Florida.
Specifically, the use of community indicators is described as a tool for decision-makers to measure their success in improving the quality of life in their communities. Community indicators are bits of information that when combined, provide a picture of what is happening in a community. For historic preservation purposes, these may include items like the number or type of local ordinances; the amount of projects qualifying for historic tax credits or exemptions; changes in property values; numbers of historic districts; and visitors to and support for local historic museums. Other tools included in the report are preservation laws and policies, tourist-related tax revenues, and creative solutions to conflicts of gentrification, sustainability, and rehabilitation.
"We're excited to have this wonderful study to confirm that along with the economic impacts that result from historic preservation, the quality of life is indeed improved as well," said Caroline Tharpe Weiss, executive director of the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, which provided key support for the study.
Sprinkled throughout the report are examples of model communities and projects that have succeeded in using the tools to enhance quality of life. DeFuniak Springs and Fernandina Beach are described as communities whose historic roots lure tourists and improve the economies of their regions. The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum; the Fort Christmas Historical Park in Central Florida; and the Riley House museum near Tallahassee are provided as case studies of how history museums can be an important community resource.
Also described in the report are conservation districts in Tampa, Sarasota, and Zephyrhills which offer ways for local governments to balance historic preservation through protection, rehabilitation and revitalization, all contributing to a neighborhood's culture. Other incentive programs, including tax credits and exemptions and grants have been key to preserving and improving Florida communities.
The 18-month study was funded with historic preservation grant assistance provided by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, assisted by the Florida Historical Commission. The study was a collaborative effort involving multiple UF partners: the Center for Governmental Responsibility; the Department of Urban and Regional Planning; the Center for Building Better Communities; the Graduate Program in Museum Studies; and the Center for Tourism Research and Development.
The Quality of Life study complements an earlier study on the Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Florida released in 2002. The full Quality of Life report copies may be obtained from the Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State (850) 245-6333.


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To complete your sleep disorder diagnosis, you will undergo one of two types of sleep studies:
The names of these studies may sound intimidating, but actually, both are simple and painless observations of your sleep patterns.
Night-Time Polysomnogram (NPSG) The NPSG helps determine your body's activity while you sleep during the night. Your brainwave pattern, muscle tension levels, eye movements, body movements, heart rate and the amount of air you breathe will be recorded and evaluated by our staff. Typically, this study begins at 9 pm and ends at approximately 7:30 am.
Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) The MSLT measures how sleepy you are during the day. During five 20-minute daytime nap periods, your brainwave pattern, muscle tension levels, eye movements and heart rate are recorded and evaluated. Typically the first nap begins at 9 am and the last nap ends at 5:30 pm. You will nap at approximately 2-hour intervals.
For both of these studies, recording devices (sensors) will be placed on your head, chest and legs. Using computerized equipment, a highly trained sleep technologist will then observe your sleep patterns from a separate control room as you sleep uninterrupted.
NOTE: If you normally work the night shift and sleep days, we can schedule your study during your usual sleep time.
If you have any questions, feel free to call the SSM Health Sleep Center at 608-229-7979.
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When you come to the Sleep Center, feel free to bring with you anything that you may want or need during your stay. Items may include nightclothes, toiletry articles, medications, a bedtime snack, reading materials or even a teddy bear! If you like to sleep in your underwear, bring a T-shirt to wear as well.
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Updated on July 20, 2012
The previous issue of Crossroads, published in the spring of 2012, covered dozens of alumni working in the mental health field. Since then, the following alumni have sent in updates. (We will continually update the online version of this list, as new information is received.)
Carol Brunk '89 // Resident services manager // Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community // After majoring in social work, Brunk earned a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from VCU. She writes that she has worked in various roles: "First, as an advocate for victims of domestic violence (2 years), then as a child protective services social worker (2 years), then as a rehabilitation counselor for persons with brain injury (10 years)." She has been in her current role for 8 years.
Gayl Friesen Brunk '92 // Executive director // Valley Associates for Independent Living, Inc. // A social work major, Brunk heads a non-profit that serves a five-county and five-city area, with goals of promoting independence among people with disabilities and removing barriers to community life.
Sandra Drescher-Lehman '79 // Pastor of Congregational Care and Worship at the Souderton (Pa.) Mennonite Church // See next entry.
John Drescher-Lehman, class of '79 // Spiritual director, counselor // FernRock Retreat Center // John's wife Sandra writes: "John is doing his dream job of being a spiritual director and a counselor in private practice in his office above our garage and as he walks our property or paddles up our creek with clients.Together, we're realizing our dream of providing a place for overworked, busy professionals like ourselves to have a place of restoration, on the land where we live, which we've developed into FernRock Retreat Center in Green Lane, Pa. "
Douglas Friesen '91 // Psychologist, pastor // Full-time at Psychological Health Affilates and part-time pastor at Blossom Hill Mennonite Church in Lancaster, Pa. // In addition to being a full-time psychologist in a group practice, Friesen is a part-time associate pastor of children and youth ministries at his church.
Karla Gingerich '86 // Psychologist, special assistant professor // Gingerich has done clinical work with people of various ages. Most recently she has been teaching full time in the psychology department at Colorado State University.
Lois Snavely Gray '63 // Therapist (LSCW) // Samaritan Counseling Center, Lancaster, Pa. // Gray writes: "Although I'm old enough to retire, I continue to see clients two days a week because I really enjoy my work and can't imagine stopping at this point. I see a lot of Medicare clients and am impressed by the possibilities of growth and change at any age. My 'boss' is another EMU graduate, Gerald Ressler ('79). He has created a wonderful atmosphere of equality and collaboration among staff. My current job is the healthiest place I've worked since I graduated with my MSSW in 1971."
Alta Lehman Landis '72 // Counselor // Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. // Previously Landis worked many years for Samaritan Counseling Center in Lancaster, Pa., including serving as its clinical director.
John E. Lehman '57 // Counselor // Private practice // Based in Florence, Kan., Lehman is a licensed clinical social worker and an advocate of Immanuel Healing Process, which he said originated with Ed Smith in 1995 and proved beneficial to healing needed by Lehman's son.
Natalie Wood Leonard '85// Enrolled in Doctor of Nursing Practice program as a Family Nurse Practitioner (3rd year) // Radford University // Psychiatric nurse case manager at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, Va., for the last 22 years. // Previously she was an inpatient psychiatric nurse at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg, Va., and at Charter Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital in Charlottesville, Va. "I hope to use my FNP-DNP to continue serving individuals with mental illness."
Mahlet "Mahi" Mekonnen '09 // Case worker // Braley & Thompson, Inc., Therapeutic Foster Care // A social work major, Mahi writes from Alexandria, Va., "Couldn't have gone to a better university!!!!"
Christian W. Mosemann '66 // Psychotherapist (LCSW, MSW) // Mosemann writes: "I'm 70 now but I'm still working because I can't think of a more satisfying way to spend my time. One of my regrets is that the field has not found a significant way to train people for marriage and parenting. My challenge to the university and to the next generation is to consider researching how we can prepare people to choose wisely and to be a wise partner and parent."
Nancy Pinzon, MA '05 (conflict transformation) // Mental health counselor // Children Services of Virginia – Crossroads Counseling in Harrisonburg // Pinzon is a bilingual counselor offering intensive in-home services. She has taught conflict transformation at Bridgewater (Va.) College.
Annette Zook Reed '85 // Clinical specialist // Arbor House under Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board // After recovering from anorexia nervosa developed as an undergrad, Reed became a psychiatric nurse. She worked 2007-2011 at Western State Hospital in Staunton, Va., and now works at Arbor House, a crisis-stabilization unit. She is also a resource person for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders in the Shenandoah Valley.
Teresa Christner Rice '04, MA '07 (counseling) // Counselor // Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board // Married to an alumnus (Sheldon '02) and the mother of twin 2-year-olds, Rice is well-rooted in the Valley, earning both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at EMU and employed locally.
Jacqueline Marie Shock, MA '08 (conflict transformation) // Psychiatric social worker // Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dickson Sommers '93, MA '95 (counseling) // Supervisor of crisis stabilization // Arbor House under Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board // Arbor House is a seven-bed facility with 24-hour clinical and nursing supervision, serving individuals who don't require psychiatric hospitalization, but need more support/supervision than they have staying in their home.
Susanna Stoltzfus, class of '64 // Mental health counselor (retired, 2005) // Beginning in the EMU nursing program, Stoltzfus earned an MA in counseling from Case Western Reserve University and then worked as a manager in community mental health for most of her career. She now is a volunteer with the Georgia State office of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She lives in a large ecologically oriented co-housing community in Decatur, Ga., that has a five-acre organic garden and makes decisions by consensus.
Katrina Martin Swartz '05 // Mental health case manager // Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board // Swartz majored in social work, minored in psychology.
Robert "Bob" E. Weaver '08 // Psychiatric nurse // Western State Hospital // Weaver, whose father served in the Harrisburg (Pa.) Mental Hospital during WWII, loved the mental health issue of Crossroads, but wished EMU's large contingent of psychiatric nurses had received more attention.
D. Lowell Yoder '84 // Assistant director of social services & clinic director of chemical dependency program // University of Iowa // Yoder holds a masters in social work from Marywood College, has a social work license, and is a certified addiction counselor.