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Modern Ranch Heaven ~ in Palm Springs
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community Ruth Hardy Park
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/ week
vacation rental description
Enhanced for living today is this 1964 ranch-style residence located just a block from Ruth Hardy Park and minutes to downtown Palm Springs. The 1,123 sq ft home was upgraded with many modern amenities and comforts including desertscape with mid-century curb appeal.
Concrete floors were polished for a sleek modern- look and compliment the warm color scheme of the interior with plenty of contemporary lighting. The great room features a large flat screen TV. The kitchen includes modern appliances with mid-century appeal and Ceaserstone counter perfect for creating gourmet meals. A professional-style BBQ is available for dining outdoors. The sleeping quarters includes two spacious bedrooms with comfort, relaxation, and luxurious amenities in warm hues including flat screen TV's. The two bathrooms are sleek with mosaic tiles and contemporary fixtures. The master bedroom has direct access to the pool area.
The home's Indoor living is complimented with spacious outdoor living. Lounge around a refreshing pool or bask in the sun on the lounge bed taking in the spectacular mountain views. This mid-century home is also complimented with more desert landscape in the back yard accented with gravel rocks, fire pit, and an astro-turf green area. A siesta is in order on the hammock strung between two palms for a serene setting. This is the perfect weekender home with popular restaurants, shopping, and entertainment in close proximity.
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Acme House Co. 760-650-0150
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Outdoor Features
activities and attractions in Palm Springs Deserts
Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Other Activities Childrens Discovery Musuem, Palm Springs Aviation Museum, Big League Dreams Baseball & Softball Fields with batting cages
vacation rental rates
Weekly rate is the best deal. Call for weekly rate pro-rated for shorter OR last min. stays. Rates/ Deposit are subject to increase for Weekends, Holidays and Special event.
Summer: 6/2/13 - 11/14/13 $800/wk [3 nt min]
Shoulder: 11/15/13 - 1/31/14 $1000/wk[ 4 nt min **Thanksgiving & Christmas 5 nt min]
Peak: 2/1/14 - 4/30/14 $1400/wk [5 nt min]
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Additional Fees
RESERVATION DEPOSIT BINDS: $750 applied to final balance.
Utility Fee: $50/day [Includes Pool & Spa heating during shoulder/peak]. Damage Waiver Fee $69
City of Palm Springs TOT tax: 11.5% of the total rental rate, cleaning fees, pet fees and utilities. No tax on stays over 29 days.
Cleaning Fee: $195, regardless of how many guests or how long you stay*
*Mid-stay Cleaning fee: Monthly Guests are required to have 2 cleanings per month. Average mid-stay cleaning fee is $100-$200.
WOOF-WOOF Pet Fee: $150/dog. We gladly accept well-mannered dogs under 50 lbs. Sorry kitty, kitty...no Cats allowed :(
Calendar: Our Calendar is updated regularly. If you would like to stay less than a week, the weekly rate is pro-rated for either 5/nt or 4/nt minimum stays, including weekends. Check back for our short stay DEALS!
We respond fastest thru e-mail, however you can call us too! If you get our voice mail, leave the property number or name from the ad, and the dates you are looking for, and if possible, your e-mail address.
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Acme House Co. 760-650-0150
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- Soak up the sun at the pool
- Rent a beach bike and cruise around town
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The PADI system allows patent holders to dive independently under the strict conditions of training, it is a mantra repeated during all training. The principle of all PADI is performing exercises "standards" to teach the student to do them without hesitation (principle of "second nature") if necessary. The standard is repeated until it is done perfectly and without hesitation several times under different conditions.
In 1966 , Ralph D. Erickson and John Cronin founded the training organization PADI. Erickson became the first president. In 1971 , Cronin and Erickson decided to move the association in California in order to ensure better development. Erickson decides to stay in Chicago , leaving management to his friend Cronin.
PADI is primarily a commercial activity. Its affiliates, including dive centers, schools, instructors and divemasters , certify the majority of recreational divers in the world. It delivers nearly 946,000 licenses each year. PADI has sold the rights to companies operating under license, with offices in Australia , in Canada , in Switzerland , to Japan , in Sweden , the UK , in New Zealand and the United States . Its worldwide headquarters, PADI Worldwide, is located in California . At the professional level, there are about 100,000 members, 4,300 dive centers and in more than 175 countries. The translation of educational materials is available in over 20 languages. The PADI dominates the world market and is alone more than 50% of the market dive "leisure" (not scuba diving in general).
Teaching method
PADI markets a wide range of courses, ranging from those for beginners (such as Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver ) to Master Scuba Diver and numerous instructor certificates. The system consists of standardized modules, divided between a theoretical and practical. Theory is taught through videos, written materials, as well as a self-learning. It is validated by discussions with the instructor, as well as written tests. The practice is taught first in a "protected environment" (as a pool or in a shallow sea), then in a "natural environment", which is closer to normal diving. After each course a certificate is issued, which will then be accepted in other PADI centers.
PADI courses
Not PADI certification programs (programs not qualifying)
PADI Discover Scuba Diving (baptism)
Kids PADI programs (diving for children)
PADI Seal Team
PADI Bubble Maker
PADI Recreational Diving Certifications (certification in recreational diving)
PADI Skin Diver ( Snorkeling or discovery of the medium from the surface)
PADI Junior Scuba Diver (young diver)
PADI Scuba Diver (Diver in a bottle)
PADI Junior Open Water Diver (young scuba diver)
PADI Open Water Diver (scuba diver to 18 meters )
PADI Adventure Diver certification (certification in various specialties)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (scuba diver advanced to 30 or 40 feet deep depending on the choice of his specialties)
PADI Rescue Diver (diving qualification relief)
PADI Master Scuba Diver (scuba diver confirmed in five different specialties)
PADI Speciality Courses (specialty training)
PADI offers an extended range of specialized courses, such as:
Altitude Diver (diving at altitude)
Boat Diver (diving from a boat)
Cavern Diver (cave diving)
Deep Diver (Deep Dive)
Dry Suit Diver (diving dry suits)
Night Diver (night dive)
Underwater Photographer (underwater photographer)
Wreck Diver (wreck diving)
Underwater Naturalist (dive Environmental)
Drift Diver (diving to drift)
Underwater Navigator (underwater navigation)
PADI National Geographic Diver
PADI Ice Diver (diving under the ice)
PADI Scuba Tanks Enriched Air Nitrox Diver (diving with enriched air NITROX commonly known)
PADI technical races (technical training)
PADI Discover Tec (Discovery technical diving)
PADI Tec 40 (Diving with nitrox up to 50% oxygen for decompression up to 40 meters )
PADI Tec 45 (decompression dives and breathing mixes up to 45 meters )
PADI Tec 50 (decompression dives to 50 meters )
Tech Trimix PADI (Diving Trimix)
PADI Professional Certifications (professional training)
PADI Divemaster (dive guide)
PADI Assistant Instructor (assistant instructor)
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (instructor)
PADI Specialty Instructor (Specialty Instructor)
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
PADI IDC Staff Instructor
PADI Master Instructor
PADI Course Director
Criticism of PADI programs focused on the fact that the courses would be more expensive and less rigorous than those of other learning systems. Another criticism, popular in the UK , is that the approach would suggest that PADI dive into a warm, clear water is the pop up displays same as diving into cold water to poor visibility. We can nevertheless note that PADI promotes many specialization courses, especially for diving in difficult conditions (such as diving in high altitude lakes for example), as well as refresher courses.
PADI is a commercial, running on the system of pyramid selling (selling snowball), and generates a turnover impressive, the public is entitled to question the relevance of its standards. However, given the number of certification sold annually and the number of dives and PADI certified by the scarcity of the number of accidents it is clear that the PADI quality training is provided that the instructor meets the standards. This is (very American idea) the role of the customer to inform and to complain to if PADI training standards are not met.
Some sources (DAN doctors and insurers, for example but not only) tend to prove that the geographical distribution of diving accidents is in favor of systems like PADI (which is not only leading but to teach diving in this way) in the sense that accidents are less frequent in areas where these certifications are a majority. This is a case to follow because the final reports are being published.
Sells PADI courses. These are divided into multiple modules so that they can be sold – and promoted – in a separate business purpose.
In France the PADI system is especially critical because the dives are no decompression , they are considered less technical training and less complete. The controversy comes as the French lobbying FFESSM . Statistics from the Diver Alert Network (DAN) indicate that the huge increase in the number of divers who are primarily and especially internationally certified by PADI as the number of diving accidents do not follow the same upward curve and therefore the PADI system would be safer than what his critics accuse him. In this regard, it is important to note that DAN is also a business that has agreements with PADI, and most of the insured and a member from the PADI system. The association defends Angry Divers PADI divers in France deal with federal structures.
The buoyancy compensator, here rigged on a can of compressed air , is shown fully inflated and is still connected to the bottle: the right of the image we like the flexibility of direct system connected to the inflator hose.
A BCD or buoyancy compensator is a device that divers use to stabilize the water and not sink, ie for failing to palmer constantly to ensure their sustenance into deep water. Most often, in their jargon, divers call this device:
a vest , simply;
a stab (short for "BCD");
an SMS (short for "inflatable stabilization system", mainly used in the publications of the CMAS );
a VCF (short for "buoyancy compensation vest," a term very rarely used).
A description
2 Types of vest
3 Volume of air
4 Various particulars
4.1 Inflator
4.2 Attaching the block
4.3 Purges
4.4 Pockets
5 See also
6 References
The buoyancy compensator has two main function:
Adjusting the buoyancy of the diver during diving according to the particular depth and allow it to control its ascent to the surface;
the support (or) cylinder (s) diving set (s) in the back of the plunger. This feature is sometimes filled by a harness independent;
The BCD also provides other functions for the diver:
supports numerous accessories (Additional bottles, dispensers, lamps, decompression tables , parachute landing …); support equipment or déséquipement surface when slightly inflated (allowing to float all stab / bottle); Inflation of the vest is made with a live system – a pipe directly connected to the first stage regulator – operated by a push inflation. This hose is usually connected to an inflator mouthpiece also allows oral inflation but that is mainly used to purge the vest (reverse of inflation). The buoyancy compensator is also equipped with purges low and sometimes high, allowing an independent deflation and inflation system. Or the pocket (s) can be filled (s) of air are called "bladders".
Types of life
There are several types of buoyancy compensator:
Fenzy (SMS brand, derived from the company of Eugene Fenzy), which have the appearance of a bib and are independent of the harness (a backpack). Buoyancy is distributed on the abdomen, which tends to adopt an oblique position (head higher than the waist);
Wraparound jacket: the volume of air is well distributed over the whole surface enveloped. It nevertheless has a slight disadvantage because inflation tends to compress the chest, making its port sometimes uncomfortable, especially for divers. Furthermore, it is absolutely not adjustable buoyancy is ventral;
Front Adjustable: so called because it has adjustable shoulder straps, it has the great advantage of not having a pocket of air passing over the shoulders and chest. It allows easier equipment and is much more modular. More recent models enveloping, it now tends to dominate the market for recreational diving. Buoyancy is located over the ribs and stomach. As the wraparound vests, inflation increases the tightness of the vest;
Buoyancy vest back. The bladder is located in the diver's back, releasing the torso and making the clamping independent inflation. Moreover, these vests tend, under water to keep the diver from the horizontal;
Wing: literally "wing" in English. It is a subtype of dorsal vests, originally designed for the needs of technical divers . This is a modular system. Most of free green smoke coupon the equipment (bladder sling …) is interchangeable even between different brands. The emphasis is on safety and soundness. Recently, some specific models sidemount (dive where the bottles are laid against the sides) appeared;
Volume of air
The volume of air that can contain the vest varies depending on model size, etc.. It can range from 10 to over 40 liters . A bladder too large increases drag (resistance to advance). In addition, an inflated bladder causes a rise too fast (called ball, plug or rise in rocket), making it impossible to follow the decompression protocol. For these reasons, most courses recommend opting for the minimum volume sufficient one.
The inflator is the system composed of a corrugated tube and a purge command in order to inflate (or deflate) the vest. It is usually secured to the vest, attached, usually on the left shoulder (some in the left pocket) and connected to the regulator through a hose of said medium pressure .
Its importance is not negligible because the flow of the inflator will depend on the rate of inflation of the vest. There is also a system (called Air 2 by having designed the brand) combining inflator and 2 nd floor. Some models use a different inflator, which is in the form of a fixed housing, centralizing control purges in a button. Unlike conventional systems where the controls are more or less standardized, each brand has opted for a special ergonomics. Finally, control systems and electronic inflator purges appear 2.
Fixing the block
The fastening systems are quite varied and generally flexible to allow the fixing of blocks of different volumes (6 to 20 liters). It is often necessary to install a particular set of blocks called bi-cylinders composed of two paired cylinders.
The drains are devices for emptying his vest to slow the rise (or fall start diving). In addition to serving integrated inflator, you can meet others:
High purge: purge located on the shoulder (usually the right) operated by a control on the front of the vest; dump valve: located in the bottom edge to the left or right (sometimes one on each side) to empty his jacket during descent in duck (head down) or horizontally;
-stop window quick release valve located at the attachment of the inflator is actuated by a traction on the corrugated hose of this payday loans inflator.
These last three are used as pressure relief valve.
The presence, number and volume of the pockets are highly variable depending on the make, model and use the vest. These pockets can hold lamps, decompression tables , slate sealed parachute landing , etc..
It may even (on the front or the back of the vest) contain ballast : small blocks of lead shot or bags
Scuba diving
This article does not cite any sources .
If you have books or articles or reference if you know of quality websites on the topic discussed here, thank you for giving complete article useful references to its verifiability and linking them to the section "Notes and references " .
For items uses, see Diving (disambiguation) and diver .
A diver at the Playa del Carmen , in Mexico.
The diving is usually to stay under water, or using a hookah , or more often now equipping itself with a scuba generally composed of a specific combination , a mask , a snorkel , the fins , a ballast worn on a belt or integrated into the vest, a buoyancy compensator equipped with a direct system , and, in order to breathe under water, a scuba tank containing compressed air generally around 200 bars , the latter being brought to the plunger via a regulator . Measuring instruments are used to control the diving gauge and dive computer . If the computer uses a diver depth meter , an instrument for measuring time (possibly integrated with depth) and decompression tables. Recreational diving main purpose of organizing dives underwater explorations. The dive is planned in advance, it can also be simply an underwater walk a route 1.
Here is a Summary:
1 Techniques Diving
2 Impact of changes in pressure
2.1 barotrauma
2.2 Vertigo alternator baric
2.3 The toxicity of the gas
2.3.1 Dioxygen
2.3.2 The inert gases
2.3.3 Carbon dioxide
2.4 Decompression
2.4.1 Danger of flying
3 Equipment
3.1 Breathing
3.1.1 Diving Bell
3.1.2 Choice of breathing mixtures
3.2 Thermal Protection
3.3 Buoyancy
3.4 Displacement
3.5 Dive Computer
4 Regulations
4.1 International regulations
4.2 The regional particularities
4.2.1 Belgium
4.2.2 France
4.2.3 Quebec
5 Organizations
6 Preservation of the Marine Environment
7 Notes and references
8 Appendices
8.1 Related
8.2 External Links
Technical diving
In general it is possible to classify the various techniques of scuba diving depending on the technology used for diving. JASCAS.com This classification is fundamentally oriented more or less chronologically, by the advent of different technologies allowing men to evolve under water:
Scuba diving or snorkeling, practiced by snorkelers and underwater hunters (but not specifically)
Depending on the type of suit used:
Scuba diving helmet to
Scuba diving rigid
Diving scuba – also say that scuba diving is the most common
Depending on the type breathing circuit used:
Diving with hookah (open circuit)
Scuba diving or mixtures (open circuit)
Diving with a rebreather (closed)
This article focuses on scuba diving, which is largely the most common worldwide since already the years 1950-60.
The open circuit gas are those who are expelled to the outside at each end of the plunger (bubble production).
The closed cycle gas remain in the diver's equipment and are "recycled" with each exhalation. The device eliminates some components of the exhaled gas, and introduced others to produce breathable gas again in the same supply circuit (little or no bubble production).
Effect of changes in pressure
Divers and basking shark in Irish Sea
The main factor affecting the human body is the underwater pressure exerted by the water. It increases with depth: while we are under a pressure of about 1 bar in the open air at sea level (atmospheric pressure), the weight of water above the submerged diver submits that This additional pressure to about 1 bar every 10 meters in sea water and about 0.98 bar every 10 meters in fresh water.
For example, at 25 meters depth, a diver is subjected to 3.5 bar total pressure ( 1 bar of atmospheric pressure and 2.5 bar of hydrostatic pressure), this unusual pressure for a human being adapted to the terrestrial environment will cause different phenomena, the diver should know and failing to manage their health (or life) in danger.
The air contained in the different cavities of the body (middle ear, sinus, respiratory …) has a volume vary inversely proportional to ambient pressure, according to Boyle's law .
Accidents caused by abnormal variations in pressure in the hollow organs are called barotrauma . They affect the various cavities in contact with the inspired air: ears , sinuses , teeth , intestines , but also the space between the mask and the face and skin contact with an air bubble trapped by a combination (usually a dry suit ). During the descent, the air in the ear of the average diver is depressed relative to the ambient medium, creating a deformation of the eardrum . The diver must voluntarily blow air in his middle ear via the Eustachian tubes , to avoid tearing or pain. There are several balancing maneuvers , the most common is to hold your nose and mouth to blow slightly closed (process called Valsalva ). It can also balance its ear by making a " voluntary tubal patency "which involves yawning mouth closed by advancing the lower jaw. The swallowing may achieve the same result. The inhaled air penetrates without trauma in the Eustachian tube to push the eardrum gaping against the water pressure and thus the balance. When ascending the opposite happens and goes into the middle ear pressure. In most cases, no balancing voluntary maneuver is necessary. However, to help balance the diver can use the Toynbee maneuver .
During ascent, the air in the lungs of the diver expands. If the diver is not careful and does not expire or not enough (for apnea involuntary panic, rapid ascent …), the pulmonary pressure thus created can cause serious injury. It is counterproductive and dangerous to use the method of Valsalva to the rise. This download free ringtones does not balance the pressure, it increases the pressure in the middle ear barotrauma can occur as well. Baric vertigo alternator
The alternator baric vertigo is due to a pressure difference carpet cleaning Kansas City between the two middle ears. The vestibular the brain is used to give information concerning the position in space. When there is a gas pressure on the wall of the vestibular apparatus, it changes the information. If there is a pressure difference between the two middle ears, the brain receives conflicting information that can not interpret.
The diver has a giddy, often passenger minutes 30 seconds, which can cause complications in a panic. He forfeits all spatial reference, and can not reorient themselves in water on visual cues.
The pressure difference between the two middle ears is often due to a Valsalva maneuver (injecting air from the throat into the Eustachian tube) performed poorly, and then a little eustachian tube permeable air.
In ascending, the footprint of one of the eustachian tubes get your ex back can lead to significant dizziness and disorientation while the serious descent was unimpeded. It should generally apply for assistance and then falling slightly to help rebalance the ears and dizziness to pass.
The toxicity of the gas
The third effect of the increase in pressure on the plunger to the impact of respired gases on the body.
For the pressures encountered tria laser hair removal reviews in diving, respired gases behave like ideal gases, and therefore obey the law of Dalton . It is thus possible to use the term "partial pressure" for a breathing gas. For example, given a diver breathing air (about 80% nitrogen, 20% oxygen) at 20 meters depth (a total pressure of 3 bars ), the partial pressure of inhaled nitrous is 2.4 bars (80% of 3 bars ), and that of oxygen is 0.6 bars (20% of 3 bars ). The physiological effect of a gas depends on its partial pressure, which itself depends on the absolute pressure (depth) on the one hand, and the proportion in the mixture gas breathed by the diver other part. Increasing the partial pressure (Pp) has different effects depending on the gas.
The oxygen (O 2 ), although essential to the survival of the diver, becomes toxic with increasing its partial pressure. This effect called hyperoxia is due to neurological toxicity of oxygen from a partial pressure of 1.6 bar . It subjects the diver at risk of seizure (indeed Paul Bert ) and thus loss of consciousness leading to drowning. On the other hand, prolonged exposure (several hours) at a partial pressure of O 2 over 0.6 bar can damage lung inflammatory type (effect Lorrain Smith ). But mixed with nitrous , for example, it is beyond 2 bars of partial pressure that the toxicity of oxygen is revealed.
Inert gases
The inert gases ( nitrous , but helium , hydrogen gas , argon , etc..), besides the function of the other mentioned in decompression sickness, have narcotic properties from a certain partial pressure. The narcotic power depends on the nature of the gas: argon and dinitrogen are narcotics, as well as the hydrogen to believe the Comex , the helium is much less. The nitrogen narcosis may begin as early as 3.2 bar partial pressure (or 30 meters deep breathing air), and becomes very dangerous beyond 5.6 bar partial pressure ( 60 meters ). Reflexes are reduced, the mind goes numb; faculties are impaired judgment of the diver, as to cause euphoria, anxiety and irrational behavior can lead to the accident (and we speak from the depths of intoxication). At greater depths, loss of consciousness occurs inevitably. Decreasing the partial pressure of anesthetic gas causes immediate disappearance of these symptoms, without other sequelae (narked a diver can avoid the symptoms simply by going back a few meters). Narcosis is a complex phenomenon that remains poorly understood depends on the gas, its molecular weight and solubility in liquids. It is also suspected the role of CO 2 . The consequences can be highly variable from one dive to another, and depend on factors such as promoting:
general condition
partial pressures of other gases: O 2 , CO 2 (according to some theories)
individual sensitivity
Depending on the depth to be achieved, using a "mixture" that contains the helium ( trimix , heliox , Heliair, …) reduces the effects of narcosis and decompression times. On the other hand, it also allows to dive to greater depths. It is also possible to use mixtures comprising dinitrogen dioxygen less than 80% of dinitrogen by adding oxygen , we talk about breathing mixes. These mixtures are called Nitrox (English contraction of nitrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, oxygen). Nitrox mixes up to 40% oxygen saturation can limit tissue dinitrogen during the dive and are used increasingly common in recreational diving instead of air. These mixtures are distinguished based on the percentage of oxygen used and the additional nitrogen: Nitrox from 40 to 40% O 2 and 60 N 2 . Given the problems of oxygen toxicity, the use of enriched air imposes a limitation on the dive depth: for example 32 Nitrox – maximum depth 33 m to 1.4 bar PPO 2 (normal value), maximum depth 40 m to 1.6 bar PPO 2 (maximum value recommended by the training organizations). The nitrox with 40% oxygen are generally used to accelerate tissue desaturation in inert gases during decompression even surface, mainly by professional divers or for technical dives.
Helium breathing in more than 10 to 15 bar partial pressure (beyond 120 m depth approximately according to the mixture used) present another form of toxicity: the high-pressure nervous syndrome (NHPS).
Carbon dioxide
There are also poisoning carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) called "breath." It can occur if ventilation is not sufficient, therefore, at a special effort (kicking strong, …) it is necessary to achieve long expirations to "hunt" the most CO 2 possible. On the other hand the phenomenon of breathlessness is largely aggravated by the depth, particularly related to worsening partial pressures. Shortness of breath often triggers deep narcosis associated with some loss of consciousness, because the increase in pulmonary ventilation caused by shortness of breath causes a dramatic increase in the amount of nitrous absorbed.
Increasing the ambient pressure causes the dissolved gas:
When a gas is in contact with liquid, it will dissolve gradually until it reaches a limit proportional to the pressure and dependent on the characteristics of gas and liquid in terms of solubility, according to Henry's Law . If the pressure increases, more and more gas dissolves in the liquid. If the pressure gently decreases, gas flows back to the limit of the liquid or dissolved form microbubbles. If the pressure drops very quickly, the gas escapes explosively and forms bubbles within the liquid (such as the soda bottle at the time of the opening). The human body consists essentially of liquid, and is therefore subjected to the same phenomenon of absorption and return of gas. Only inert gases ( nitrous , helium , hydrogen gas , …), not metabolized by the body, are involved in this pathological mechanism. The behavior of oxygen and carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide) obeys additional physiological mechanisms that cause these gases do not pose a problem in terms of dissolution.During immersion, inert gases diffuse into the diver's body (blood and tissue) and gradually accumulate, and this especially as the depth and dive duration increases. During ascent, if the pressure drops too quickly – like the bottle of soda – bubbles pathogens will reach critical mass in the body. Depending on the location of their appearance, these bubbles can cause accidents including circulatory, paralysis, joint pains, which are grouped under the term of DCI. If the blood vessels at the bottom of the spinal cord are congested, there may be death by anoxia of it, so paraplegia. The brain is very sensitive. The challenge for the diver is to ascend slowly enough so that the bubbles formed are sufficiently small to be asymptomatic. These phenomena were modeled empirically to provide the diver decompression procedures depending on the dive. These procedures limit the ascent rate (between 6 and 18 meters per minute according to the procedures), and impose bearings (without wait times up). The decompression procedures are described either in the form of tables , is located in a dive computer , either in simulation software and have undergone validation statistics on populations of divers. These procedures are now reliable, and decompression sickness occur mainly due to non-compliance with procedures or use of a protocol outside its scope. However, to date, no one can offer satisfactory model to explain the free ipad 3 decompression of a diver. Research is currently on the development of "micro-bubbles" in the diver's body, with interesting results and a shift towards more optimized decompression procedures, reducing the decompression time without degrading safety.
Danger from flying
It is dangerous to fly within hours after a dive to avoid a potential risk of decompression sickness. Indeed, decompression sickness occurs when micro-circulating bubbles reach a critical size. Decompression protocols are designed to be traceable to emerge and brushing this size. The interior of an airliner at altitude is being pressurized to about 0.8 times the atmospheric pressure at sea level (ie ~ 0.8 bar ), then there is a risk of seeing the differential epression (ambient – internal tissues) exceed the critical value, which could cause an accident. For the same reasons, it is not advisable to climb rapidly at altitude after a dive. It is strongly recommended to allow a delay of up to 24 hours.
fins ;
mask ;
cutting tool;
diving suit ;
tuba , many dives do not require;
buoyancy compensator (or any other means a trip to the surface and stay there with compressed air), it can also set one or more scuba tank ;
regulators primary and backup, with a pressure gauge pipe with direct system ;
dive computer , or alternatively a way to control the dive parameters, such that the set of timing , depth and decompression tables );
parachute landing .
Underwater, the respiratory reflexes are altered: indeed, on the surface, the inspiration and expiration are automatic. Underwater, the work of breathing is more difficult because of the pressure increases and becomes voluntary. The complex mechanism that takes place within the cell is changed, the carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) becomes more difficult to evacuate, the risk of slowing down becomes important.
Diving Bell
Recycler (" Inspiration ")
Main article: Scuba .
Choice of breathing mixtures:
The bottles may contain divers of Heliair , the nitrox , the trimix , the hydrox , the heliox , the hydreliox , the air or oxygen pure, according to the type and level of diving diver. The air- gas mixture is the most used nowadays due to its free and the absence of specific ematériel necessary. The Nitrox is gaining ground because it reduces the phenomena of saturation and desaturation of those increases (see deleted reduced levels required). The maximum depth reached without danger is however reduced by oxygen enrichment, which makes it less flexible than the nitrox air. For low enrichment levels (less than 40% oxygen), nitrox is used with conventional equipment, safely in a NASA study 2 . For high levels of enrichment, there is also a risk of explosion if grease or inappropriate seals are used. Diving with Nitrox can be performed with a protocol designed for decompression dives with air, thus no no hair removal reviews increasing the levels required and therefore the margin of safety.
Thermal protection
Heat exchange is more important in a liquid medium, the heat loss is relatively chiropractic seminars high during a lengthy stay in the water. The diver must therefore limit the heat exchange between body and water. It can be done using: of combinations leaky (also known as wetsuits), mostly in Neoprene . They can be mono or bipièce. Their thickness varies from 2 mm to 7 mm with the possibility of a double thickness in the case of combinations bipièce (thus 14 mm ); of combinations sealed or semi-sealed for lower temperatures.
The diver can lose up to 75% of body heat through your head in the absence of thermal protection.
So that heat loss is negligible it is necessary that the water is at a temperature above 32 ° C .
Indicates the presence of diver (s) under water
Used by NATO, it indicates that divers are practicing
The diver uses a buoyancy compensator (also called "Stab" to " Stabilizing Jacket ") that can inflate and deflate at leisure to vary the volume and, according to the Archimedes principle , changing its buoyancy and balance and in water. The "Stab" from January to April has purges: the " direct system ", which also serves to inflate it and that is usually connected at the left clavicle. Purges or the other are called "front dump." The first is a "dump valve" is located in the back, bottom right, the second, optional, the "high drain" on the right shoulder, the third, optional, is also a "high drain", it is integrated inflator, is called "fen-stop." We use the purge which is high for reasons of efficiency
The "stab" can be inflated automatically with the " live system ", which is connected to the block and allowing to inject gas from the bottle. It is also possible to inflate it by mouth, but it is generally not recommended: for hygiene (fungi can form inside, this place is rarely dry and disinfected) and because of the risk of slowing , of pulmonary barotrauma or ADD. In general, it does not swell in the mouth for two reasons: End of the dive, or if out of air before returning to the boat
To empty water from Stabs: Stab is inflated completely, they put it upside down and actuating the purge high while pressing the stab to empty. The Stab can be replaced by the BackPack, a simple plastic holder which is attached the bottle. It is just equipped with shoulder harnesses and a belt, so uncomfortable and rarely used. The stab is generally provided with the weight pocket is filled with bulk or lead bag to compensate for the positive buoyancy as a function of the selected combination and all the equipment. The diver can also use a weight belt on which you slip the different weights required for neutral buoyancy or attach seals on the bottle or bottles between her (when using a two-bottle).
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Moving underwater diving operation is provided by the legs. The diver, for the sake of performance and economy of effort, Team fins. The fins are simple two types:
Pockets: The palm has a liner that surrounds the foot, the diver can possibly put a neoprene sock for the first fight against the cold.
adjustable: The stand must be equipped with a bootie (sock with sole) before being placed in the palm, and then tightening the rule.
Several types of stroke are:
ventral: the most common, the swimmer placing horizontal, belly side down.
back: often used to sit while continuing to swim, surface essentially. The advantage of this type of stroke is to get its head above water easily.
side: swim to the side. Used when diving on falling (underwater cliffs, home to the most important and characteristic fauna).Under so-called drift dives, the course can be an engine: the diving teams are placed in the water at one point and picked up by the boat further. These dives are particularly interesting because a large distance can be traveled, and many things can be observed, all with a minimum expenditure of energy. Eventually, it is possible to perform drift dives from the beach, enjoying a reversal of flow to return. There are electric underwater scooters that allow effortless movement of the plunger, however, these can be locally prohibited.
Dive computer
Main article: Diving Computer .
Being in the form of wrist watches or consoles generally contiguous to gauge, dive computers are intended to replace the use of dive tables. They can generally always have the following information:
instant and maximum depth.
dive time.
ascent rate.
water temperature.
In this course may be added various options depending on the model:
management of different gases in the air: nitrox, trimix, heliox.
integrated pressure gauge, connected by radio transmitter to the bottle.
Using an algorithm, for each brand / model, and a function of depth, the computer will calculate the parameters of decompression of the plunger. This calculation allows to determine from the profile of what the diving depths and durations of possible levels. If the definition of a group of divers is "more divers with the same characteristics of time, depth and direction during a single dive, "in practice, it is possible that some members are lower for longer than others. Their profile will be different, as the decompression protocol. Moreover, the practical aspect of the computer is calculating the automatic increase repetitive dives or consecutive and to adapt the decompression calculation accordingly.
It also measures the speed of recovery following its own algorithm predetermined depth and indicates a rapid PADI ascent (through its display and beep).
International regulations
Knowledge of constraints aquatic environment, training and strict compliance, are essential for this sport classified high risk. The individual is free to practice their personal capacity. Three systems of equivalent certifications exist: WRSTC ( IDEA , PADI , SDI, SSI …), the CMAS ( CMAS , AMCQ …) and CEDIP ( ANMP , ADIP , IDEA …). THE CMAS and CEDIP have a more athletic diving than WRSTC who sees it more as a hobby. They provide training and distribute recommendations for athletes, but their regulations do not act as law, it depends on the country.
Regional peculiarities – Belgium
In Belgium, the practice of sport or recreational diving was initiated by the FEBRAS , agency of the CMAS. Over time, other organizations have created or located in Belgium, and IDEA , PADI , ADIP and CEDIP and others underrepresented. Patents granted in Belgium are relatively severe by the harsh conditions of the dive the territory. Indeed, the time not always mild, the many lakes and quarries for the training venue where visibility is rarely more than a few meters, the temperature rarely exceeding 20 ° C in summer and close to 4 ° C in winter the familiar Belgian diver with difficult conditions . Most dive sites in Belgium are the responsibility of a club affiliated to one or other of the organizations mentioned above. The country does not lack careers but also lakes and dams, allowing diving year round. The Belgian diver goes too easily in the North Sea or from neighbors in North Zealand, where wildlife has earned him the nickname "northern Egypt."
In France, in commercial or associative structures, the diving is regulated by the Code of Sport, successively amended by the decree of February 28, 2008 3 , which adds sections A.322-71 to A. 322-115 at the Sports Code , by Order 18 January 2010 4 on the home monitors not holding a recognized professional qualification in France and Order June 18, 2010 5 including changing reception conditions divers patent holders or title issued by organizations not recognized directly in the code of sport.
This text replaces the previous order of June 22, 1998 amended in 2000 6 – commonly called "arrested 98″ – and the Order of July 9, 2004 7 – "arrested mixture" – the text was almost entirely taken up by the decree of 2008 .
Part diving mixtures other than air has not been amended in July 2010 but should be brought into conformity with the rules for diving with a st April 2012.
This law regulates the diving (known as sports or recreation) of the peculiarities of this discipline that takes place in specific environment, with the exception of archaeological sites that are considered professional activities even if it participates as volunteer, and cave diving where the only point of regulation concerning the qualifications for the use of gas mixtures.
Vocationally oriented diving turn is regulated by a text of the Ministry of Labour (Order of May 15, 1992).
Originally modeled on the existing United States, or training from instructors most often framed by shops, training failed to teach instructors, shopkeepers and especially divers notions of individual responsibility. The result was an indiscriminate number of deaths while diving in the 1990s. Accordingly, the Quebec government has legislated to regulate the practice and especially the teaching diving in Quebec. The organization that manages the dive in Quebec is called FQAS (Quebec Federation of Underwater Activities). This organization issues certificates of qualification of the Government of Quebec in recreational scuba divers who have been trained in Quebec by a qualified instructor-proxy by FQAS to form the diver to dive in difficult conditions, low visibility, cold, high current, … However, tourists can dive in Quebec without diving cylinder restrictions (if they have been trained by a recognized training agency PADI, NAUI, SSI, BSAC and they obtain a temporary certificate issued by the FQAS). They must demonstrate experience diving with hood and mittens. All divers, whether Quebec or abroad are required to comply with regulations of the Government of Quebec.
Diving involves certain risks related to the effects of pressure (barotrauma, decompression sickness, accidents toxic) or wildlife underwater ( stonefish , fire coral, …). For these reasons, local regulations usually require obtaining a patent in order to practice. This is a patent obtained during a training in an educational organization of diving recognized by the legislature or a certificate recognized under the equity method.
Wall of sponges in Croatia
Coral reef Acropora sp. to Reunion Island:
From the earliest days of diving with the development of modern scuba , protection of the marine environment was considered. In France, Philippe Tailliez , "the father of French scuba diving," marked the end of his life to protecting the environment. He is a founding member of the Scientific Committee of the National Park of Port-Cros created December 14, 1963. It is considered an inspiration for the environmental awareness of Jacques-Yves Cousteau . This created the Cousteau Society in 1974 "dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life for present and future generations."
Later, with the democratization of the Diving, diving organizations communicate on behavior to be observed not to degrade the environment. In 1989, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is developing the Project AWARE ( Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility and Education ). The World Underwater Federation (CMAS) International Grand Prix of the marine environment (GPIEM). In February 2002, the International Charter for responsible diver is initiated by the association Longitude 181 Nature and is adopted by the French Federation of studies and underwater sports . At the regulatory level, this translates into the nature reserve where diving is prohibited. A diver must respect the world he explores. He shall in no case act as a predator and up living organisms. The spearfishing with scuba gear is prohibited in many countries (including France) and leisure tourism as snorkeling ( snorkeling ) are regulated.


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Quite honestly it was a magical day at M&T Bank Stadium. Sure, Our Favorite Team lost a spinetingler, but many fans are happy because we gained 2014 draft-selecting cred, and the 29-26 loss was as thrilling as it gets.
The day was "magical" in that the snow that fell on Baltimore during pregame warmups enhanced the atmosphere, everybody was jacked up to slide around in it, it was fun throwing snowballs at objects as the guys warmed up and the fans were energized by the elements. Cool, cool day.
The stadium is of the older-school variety these days but still is top-notch, and the Ravens despite a fair amout of turnover still perform with the heart of a true champion. Some teams we play on the road bug me for various reasons, but I always have had immense respect for JOHN HARBAUGH, JOE FLACCO, JACOBY JONES, TERRELL SUGGS, HALOTI NGATA and the Super Bowl 47 champs. Fun day today, no doubt.
The day, too, was magical in that the teams provided those watching/listening one of the greatest quarters of football in NFL lore by combining for 42 points during the final frame. Much to analyze #92Noon tomorrow, but there are a few things that stick out around 1:30 in the morning, and I'd like to share:
-- CORDARRELLE PATTERSON has entered Rookie of the Year status. His vision in open field and tight quarters is as good as I have seen in sometime. It's PERCY-like in that he sees defenders coming from all angles and most times is taking the right path to positivity.
His 79-yard catch-and-run on third-and-10 in the fourth quarter was his second receiving TD of the year, he ran one in from 33 against the Bears and has two kick-return TDs. Guys like EDDIE LACY, GIO BERNARD and KEENAN ALLEN got the jump on Patterson in that they played markedly more earlier in the season, but Cordarrelle is charging at the R.O.Y. Award late and might get to the winner's circle with a few more TDs.
-- The 37-yard PI call on ROBERT BLANTON was a bad call, it came on first-and-20 and helped the Ravens close on a TD to DENNIS PITTA. It also gave Baltimore the lead with like six minutes to go.
I in no way am blaming the refs for the Vikings loss today but it was a flat out bad day for PETE MORELLI and his staff. The GREENWAY PI late I thought should have been a no call -- it, too, led to a Ravens TD -- but the TOBY GERHART fumble not being overturned in the first quarter was a terrible decision.
The thing that bugged me throughout the game was the refs kept spotting the ball in the wrong place. I have no idea how such a remedial task could not be executed accurately no matter the conditions. There were times one official would indicate incomplete pass and another was signaling catch. They were inconsistent all day and I hope both teams send in a bunch of plays to the NFL to set the record straight.
-- Injuries. I am not counting on ADRIAN PETERSON, XAVIER RHODES and maybe BRANDON FUSCO or KYLE RUDOLPH for the rest of the year. Adrian and Xavier are two of the most important pieces to the 2014 equation, and they left with ankle injuries. No need to rush them from 3-9-and-1 and just three games to go.
Rudolph is very important to the mix and I don't get any inclination his return is on the horizon. Just shut down those guys and try again next season.
-- Gerhart, again, made himself some free-agency money, and I really hope we re-sign him before the season ends. As always when given a fair chance Toby looks the part, and his 41-yard TD run was (a) a brilliant call by the OC out of the shotgun and on first down and (b) he trucked S JAMES IHEDIGBO, who was pestering us all day.
-- MATT CASSEL, a man who has the right to be the ultimate martyr during this season of QB discontent, went for 265-2-0. He wasn't sacked and that's noteworthy because the Ravens entered the game top five in the NFL in sacks and we had allowed 11 the previous two games.
Matt handled the pocket with poise and drove the ball down the field. He handled the champs like a veteran and should be very proud of his performance. Our QB situation into next year is a tricky figure because PONDER is entering the final year of his deal, Cassel is the best QB on the roster and jibes well with GREG JENNINGS and JOSH FREEMAN has enough equity to his past performances to wonder if we'll move on him and keep him around for training camp.
My gut indicates Cassel will opt out because he isn't happy with the way things operated this year, Ponder stays because he was drafted by the team and might serve as a back-up and Freeman is out. I still feel the team will use it's first- or second-round pick on a QB, and the two on whom I am focusing as of right now are Fresno State's DEREK CARR and Eastern Illinois' JIMMY GAROPPOLLO.
Yes, I know we need defensive help and there could be as many as six new starters on defense next season. Yes, I realize we blew another game late on defense, just like at Chicago, versus Cleveland, at Dallas and at Green Bay, which ended in a tie when we lost a 16-point lead late at Lambeau.
Still, this team needs to solve it's QB quandry to do anything at a high level in this league, and finding a star via the draft may be the answer.
Philly is here next week, and the Eagles are all out to win their division. This will be the Eagles first game indoors this season, and on a fast track these Birds will be flying. I am worried due to injuries and the emotions exerted during this Baltimore loss the Vikings may be in some trouble next game, and 3-10-and-1 may be in the cards.
This has been a very strange season full of disappointment and heartbreak, and there will be much change to the look next season. Today was "magical" in that the atmosphere was terrific and the game was exciting , but at the end of the deal I like everybody else with whom I work with this team wanted to win the game, and it didn't happen. Again.


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A question I get asked quite often is, "do nice guys finish last?"
The problem lies in the definition of nice.
Leaders should set high standards and then work like mad to help their team achieve those standards. That may require pushing people or telling them that they've screwed up.
There is a big difference between holding high standards, expecting people to meet those standards, and being an utter jerk. Jerks end up damaging the team and, given enough time, the company.
Similarly, leaders who refuse to tell you when you're doing something wrong or who refuse to provide negative feedback when that feedback would be beneficial are not helping the team either.
So, if you define nice as "not wanting to upset or offend anyone ever," then you probably will finish last. You'll deserve it.
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Shake Shack
Posted 28 June 2004 - 06:40 PM
The Shake Shack is now in soft opening mode. Custard, shakes, frankfurters and crinkle-cut fries are being served, and burgers will be launched on Thursday.
So far I've only sampled the custard. Danny Meyer and Richard Corrain (who is the USHG's chief of operations) traveled throughout the US Midwest and South, visiting the great American custard establishments and studying the equipment and mixes necessary to make this confection.
For those unfamiliar with frozen custard -- and I am very much a novice -- it is not soft-serve ice cream. It is its own category of frozen dairy dessert, with very few examples traditionally available in this region. It is similar in texture to ice cream at its early stages of production, before it has been lowered in temperature and made more solid (after which even when raised in temperature it maintains an ice cream texture, not a custard texture). Custard has a soft, luscious texture and the egg ratio is quite high. It is scooped like ice cream; it does not get put out of a machine directly into a cone. Scooping may be the wrong word, though, because it doesn't quite have the integrity to be scooped -- it is more spooned and manipulated into its serving vessel. It is quite soft.
The custard I tried at the Big Apple Barbecue was terrific, and the custard I tried today had already been improved in terms of its texture and egg-balance. It was evident (and confirmed by management) that Shake Shack is making its own custard mix from natural ingredients -- the custard is not based on a commercial mix. The real vanilla was evident. I believe all the prep for the Shake Shack is being handled out of the Eleven Madison Park kitchen. Chef Kerry Heffernan and pastry chef Nicole Kaplan were themselves dishing up the custard at the Big Apple Barbecue, and Richard Corrain was working the shack today.
In addition to its culinary mission, the Shake Shack has a social one. It employs 7 students from Washington Irving High School -- one of the roughest schools in one of the roughest public school systems -- and it provides nuts-and-bolts management training for externs from the hotel and culinary schools.
Anybody else been to the Shake Shack yet? Looking forward to your reports.
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Posted 28 June 2004 - 06:45 PM
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Posted 28 June 2004 - 10:22 PM
I bought it, made myself promise "just one taste" it was impossible not to finish it, I have never had anything like it (a frozen custard novice--) the wonderful eggy richness of good custard, and an absolutely silken(?) texture-not icy or really very cold at all as fat guy said.
it has to be tasted, i still haven't had the chocolate.
I couldn't believe how good the Chicago (gosh I hope its Chicago, some large city not on either coast... erm...) dog was. I only had a quick bite of my brother's but there were various kinds of pickles, celery salt, and tomato on a lousy spongy bun that's only redemption was that it had tasty onion and poppy-seeds, which does a lot to redeem a hot dog bun, don't get me wrong-- but couldn't they just go one step further and make it a bit sturdier (I don't know if this is for purposes of authenticity or what, but the rest of the ingredients were of such incredibly high quality, this doesn't seem like an accident, so I can only assume it's 1. for the fine folks of Chicago--which seems a bit silly or 2. its the preview week and they are struggling with the bun situation) which brings me to the mustard--only yellow was available, this made me sad, am I wrong here in expecting good hot-dog mustard to be brown?
ooh the hot-dog, the hot dog was FANTASTIC! Big and juicy and flavorful, mild, which is how I like them. Really excellent.
I have been missing my hometown hot-dog joint in Providence--Spike's and these are the only hot dogs I've had that even come close.
I love that they are serving beer in the park, and madison square park has got to be right up there as one of the most lovely small parks in Manhattan (really beautiful landscaping, lots of benches, tables to eat at)-- a fantastic place to have a drink after work or on the weekends. This will be one of the big treats for those of us stuck in NYC in the summer. So poo poo all you Hamptons people... I predict that this will be a HUGE draw for the after work crowd, once people figure it out.
Posted 28 June 2004 - 11:01 PM
Greenwich Village, NYC
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.
- Mark Twain
Posted 29 June 2004 - 06:47 AM
Posted 29 June 2004 - 07:08 AM
Anyone know the hours for the Shake Shack? Is it open in the evenings?
Posted 29 June 2004 - 07:10 AM
it closed by nine last night.. how do i know?? because i got there at nine o'five and they were locking up..speaking of frozen summer treats, there's also an ice-cream sandwich stand now set up outside Olives, at the corner of 17th & Park Ave. One could indulge at the Shake Shack and then waddle over to Olives for "dessert."
Anyone know the hours for the Shake Shack? Is it open in the evenings?
they are selling wine as well..
Posted 29 June 2004 - 08:44 AM
I am amazed at Danny Meyer's operations. I managed to have lunch at 11 Madison Park, followed by a sample of the Shake Shack's custard, and then dinner at Tabla. Each of those establishments set the bar so high with respect to product, service, and customer satisfaction. When someone can hit a home run on hot dogs, custard, barbecue, and fine dining, we need more people like Danny.
Posted 29 June 2004 - 03:43 PM
This isn't enrevanche's frozen custard "milkshake", which the Shake Shack is currently selling in Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate varieties: there's no added milk, and the consistency is quite different. The closest equivalent I can think of is a DQ Blizzard--a tall cup of the frozen confectionary base with one's choice(s) of add-ins blended thoroughly throughout--but of course there you're talking soft serve versus frozen custard. Perhaps the best way to put it is to say the name "concrete" is well chosen. At Ted Drewes they traditionally emphasize this with a bit of culinary showboating: if you're lucky your server will hold your concrete upside-down for a few seconds before passing it through the window. (Of course on my first visit to Ted Drewes my older brother modified this tradition into he had to grab me and hold my concrete upside-down over my head, and of course it was already beginning to melt by that point and... )
Comparing Shake Shack custard to Ted Drewes is a bit difficult at this point, since I've only had the plain vanilla sold at the BABBP, and only concretes and a few bites of sundaes at Ted Drewes. (Yes, you can get plain vanilla custard at Ted Drewes, but why?) My impression is that the Shake Shack version was probably "higher quality"--more pronounced natural vanilla, certainly eggier. Whether those qualities will make for a better concrete I wouldn't care to predict.
Everyone in St. Louis (or at least everyone I know) has their favorite concrete to order at Ted Drewes, and with 25 flavors to choose from and 2- and 3-flavor combos common, the combinatoric possibilities cause a great deal of thoughtful flavor theorizing. As for me, after a few years of flitting around I eventually sort-of settled on hot fudge-banana. It's not, in the end, the perfect concrete--it's too sweet and turns slightly cloying by the end of a large order--but way the flavors of the fudge and banana blend so smoothly into each other is a thing of joy. I'll be taking my place in line Thursday lunchtime to see how the Shake Shack's hot fudge-banana concrete stacks up.
(The full Shake Shack menu was on display Saturday before the start of the BABBP. Their concrete flavors are a bit cut down compared to Ted Drewes--I'd guess there were around 12 to 15--but I was happy to see hot fudge and banana both made the cut. )
Meantime, it's nice to see Danny finally start to show some hometown culinary pride after leaving us behind for the bright lights of the big city lo these long years ago. First Fitz's, then snoots (to the total puzzlement of, what, everyone?), and now frozen concretes! What's next: toasted ravioli at Modern?
Posted 29 June 2004 - 08:12 PM
As a (reluctant) (part-time) St. Louis resident, I have had Ted Drewes on multiple occasions, and have even had their (quite good) plain vanilla custard at least 5 times. I'll post the results of my comparison tomorrow (or whenever I get over to the Shake Shack).
Posted 29 June 2004 - 08:39 PM
Total bummer, though: tonight I went by at 9:30pm based on the representation that the place would be open until 10pm. It seems they had closed earlier. Pastries at Veniero's had to suffice.
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Posted 29 June 2004 - 09:16 PM
I recall reading about the difference between frozen custard and ice cream. My guess is that
That the Shake Shack sells beer is an added bonus as this is my grandson's local park and playground. I suppose there are some limits as to how far away from the Shack I can carry my beer without breaking the law.
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Posted 30 June 2004 - 02:11 PM
Posted 30 June 2004 - 07:20 PM
On the burger front Richard Corrain (chief of operations for the Union Square Group) demonstrated the preparation of a Shack Burger. The burger is a blend of sirloin and brisket. The patties are four ounces. The beef is ground in the Eleven Madison Park kitchen each day. The Shack Burger procedure is as follows . . .
The patty is placed on the griddle and pressed down, firmly, once. It is never again pressed upon. The Shake Shack is not that burger place where they lean into the burgers every ten seconds squeezing all the flavor out of them and into the grease trap. The single press at the beginning is the final shaping of the patty and serves to create a broad flat surface that has good contact with the griddle.
The patty is well seasoned with salt.
After something like 2-3 minutes the edges show signs of doneness. At this time the burger is flipped.
The burger is beautifully browned and cooks on the other side for just a minute to finish.
Cheese is added, the burger is placed on a buttered toasted-on-griddle Martin's potato roll, condiments are added and the burger is wrapped for handheld eating.
Meanwhile the happy young employees of the Shake Shack were assembling some very colorful Chicago-style hot dogs. These are Vienna Beef hot dogs with many condiment choices. (The photo at the end of this post depicts the standard presentations; but if you ask for mustard these are some artistic possibilities.)
Depicted here, a Shack Burger and if memory serves a "Taxi Dog" (right) and a variegated "Chicago Dog" (left).
The crinkle cut fries were not available at the time of our shoot; they were just arriving when we had to leave for our next appointment. Custard photos too will have to wait for another day. But we'll be back, as Fat Guy has proclaimed the Shack Burger "Totally outstanding for its type."
Posted 30 June 2004 - 07:39 PM
Lovely photo essay, Ellen. I love that bright green relish on the hot dogs - that is a shade of green that does *not* occur in nature, but totally typical and necessary for a Chicago dog! I see they've got the tomato wedge, sport peppers, and other necessary accoutrements. Though I didn't see it mentioned, given Mr. Meyer's quest for authenticity in all things I'm sure there's a dash of celery salt on there too.
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Posted 30 June 2004 - 07:49 PM
Probably not much older than me but then again.... not that many eGulleteers areI'm older than most of you, and I remember a lot of frozen custard from my youth.....
It's hard to remember exactly when frozen custard disappeared and I suppose with ice cream around, I never noticed it was gone. As best as I can remember, if was always served soft out of a machine and into a cup much as most frozen yogurt is now. It was always very smooth, or so I remember.
Custard never went away in central NY (which I like to refer to as "the real Upstate").... it just took a less prominent role. It's always been available in a dish but was customarily served as a soft serve cone. I imagine it does come from a commercial mix but is indeed softer, smoother, creamier and more eggy (in a good way) than soft serve ice cream. Gannon's here in Syracuse sells it as do most of the seasonal soft serve ice cream stands outside the city on county highways and byroads. We also have a regional custard chain called Abbott's with about a dozen locations in the Rochester area and one or two in Syracuse. It's the descendant of a business that started in Rye Beach NY in 1902 and once had many locations before the founders sold the Rochester location to the present owners. At one time Abbot's was in many resort areas along the East coast and may well be the custard that Bux recalls from Coney Island. I haven't tried their product but perhaps GordonCooks can weigh in with some info direct from Rochester.
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Posted 30 June 2004 - 08:04 PM
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Posted 30 June 2004 - 09:15 PM
Good to see you've got your priorities straight.I've been thinking over whether to apply for a chemistry teaching position at Washington Irving HS. Its proximity to the Shake Shack may swing my decision.
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Posted 01 July 2004 - 01:49 AM
I'm sure there's a dash of celery salt on there too.
Posted 01 July 2004 - 01:58 AM
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Posted 01 July 2004 - 05:31 AM
I believe Steak n Shake was the model upon which they relied (and improved, I'm betting).The burger looks like a cross between In-n-Out and Steak-n-Shake.
Posted 01 July 2004 - 08:00 AM
My guess is that the Shake Shack is a seasonal operation. they also only serve beer. You may need a stiff drink some days. I always keep my eye on the upper floors for chairs flying out the window when I pass Washington Irving H.S.I've been thinking over whether to apply for a chemistry teaching position at Washington Irving HS. Its proximity to the Shake Shack may swing my decision.
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As of yesterday the menu still said "Preview Menu" or something similar so I didn't want to photograph it or post the numbers. Prices are very reasonable in my opinion. Today is the official opening day. Tomorrow I will be in the neighborhood and will try to take notes on the official menu.Can anyone report on what the prices are like?
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Posted 01 July 2004 - 10:19 AM
I wonder with the single pat of the hamburger patty on the grill if they're trying to emulate Steak and Shake. There they take an ice cream scoop of ground beef, fling it on the grill and then flatten it with a spatula. Showmanship and a nice loose patty.
The dogs. I'm assuming they're grilled if they are Vienna Beef cooked Chicago style. But I'd like the Taxi dog better if it was grilled, though I'm assuming they are replicating vendor dirty water dogs. What about the bun? Toasted, steamed?
Did I miss a mention of fries? Are they on the menu? If so, non-shoestring, fresh cut and fried twice. Say yes, and I'm hopping the next train, make that the next Accela to New York.
Posted 01 July 2004 - 11:03 AM
I had both the taxi dog and the Chicago hot dog. Both good but the taxi dog doesn't look anywhere as nice as it did in the pictures above. The taxi dog was $2.25 and the Chicago dog was $2.50. Burgers range from $3.95 to $5.95. I also had a large chocolate shake for $4.45.
One big issue with the menu is that it's non-descriptive. No one knows what's in anything except maybe the 'shroom burger. I saw a section for concrete and had no idea what it was. Now, looking back through the forum, I see that it's the frozen custard that I should have gotten instead of the shake.
We'll see how things go. I'll stop by again in a few weeks to see if business is still booming and whether they've improved their throughput.


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I went with my daughter to see this as a 16th birthday present for her as she loved the film so much. We were not disappointed, this is without doubt one of the best shows I have ever seen, it sent shivers down my spine on more than one occasion. And a few tears were also shed the best thing for me was bring told by my daughter that it was the best birthday present she had ever had. Would definatley go again.
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(BPT) - The countdown to the big day is on, but before the wedding vows are exchanged, one last party must take place. Here are a few destinations to help the bride- and groom-to-be say "so long" to their bachelorette and bachelorhood days.
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