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Saeco Talea Ring Manual
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The Talea Ring Plus has a LCD display with a click wheel interface for simplified operation of programmable settings. The Talea takes care of the grinding, dosing, tamping and brewing, but allows for personal taste in the programming of coffee size, strength and temperature. The LCD display lets you know what is happening in the machine at all times and will even tell you when maintenance and cleaning are needed. The Talea Ring Plus offers a new technology with its milk island for automatic frot... Read more
Brand: Saeco
Part Numbers: S-TRP-ST, STRPST
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Operation and maintenance manual
Before using the machine, please read the attached operating instructions. Carefully read the safety rules
Mode d'emploi
Veuillez lire attentivement le mode d'emploi (notamment les consignes de scurit) avant d'utiliser l'appareil.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1 Read all instructions and information in this instruction book and any other literature included in this carton referring to this product before operating or using this appliance. 2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3 To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid. 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service centre for examination, repair or adjustment. 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. 8 Do not use outdoors. 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11 Always turn appliance OFF, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn switch to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. 12 Do not use appliance for other than intended household use. 13 Use extreme caution when using hot steam.
This appliance is for household use only. Any servicing, other than cleaning and user maintenance, should be performed by an authorized service centre. Do not immerse machine in water. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not disassemble the machine. There are no user serviceable parts inside the machine serviceable by the user. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only. 1 Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds with your voltage. 2 Never use warm or hot water to fill the water tank. Use cold water only. 3 Keep your hands and the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation. 4 Never clean with scrubbing powders or harsh cleaners. Simply use a soft cloth dampened with water. 5 For optimal taste of your coffee, use purified or bottled water. Periodic descaling is still recommended every 2-3 months.
A A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of tangling or tripping over a longer cord. B Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C If a long extension cord is used: 1 the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2 if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3 the cord should not hang from the table to avoid the risk of tangling or tripping.
Coffee bean hopper Coffee bean hopper cover Cup warming surface Control panel SBS knob Dispensing head Service door Dregs drawer Compartment for preground coffee Power button
Hot water / steam knob Button for raising/lowering the drip tray
Hot water / steam spout Water tank Brew Group Milk Island connection Drip tray
Socket for power cable
Aqua Prima
Ground coffee measuring scoop
Water hardness tester
Cleaning brush
Grinder adjustment key
Power cable
Make sure that the main power button is not pressed in the ON position.
Remove the coffee bean hopper cover. Fill the hopper with coffee beans.
Close the cover pushing it down completely.
Remove the water tank. We recommend installing the Aqua
Fill the tank with fresh drinking water. Do not exceed the max level indicated on the water tank. the machine.
Attach the female end of the power cord to the machine. Insert the male end into the power outlet (see data tag).
Place a container beneath the hot water spout.
The machine automatically primes the water circuit. The machine is now ready for use.
Water may not be dispensed into the container. This should not be considered a malfunction.
Press the main power button to the ON position.
These settings allow you to regulate the machines parameters to dispense coffee according to the typical parameters of the country where it is used. For this reason, the languages are also differentiated by location.
1 beverage settings
2 machine settings
Select machine settings by navigating Press selection.
2.1 language English
Press selection.
Select by navigating the click
When the desired language is displayed, press.
The machine now displays the messages in the language selected.
Press until the following message is displayed.
Wait until the machine completes the heating stage. When the right temperature is reached, the machine performs a rinse cycle in the internal circuits. A small quantity of water is dispensed. Wait for this cycle to be completed automatically. The screen for product dispensing appears on the display. See page 8.
To improve the quality of the water you use, and guarantee longer machine life at the same time, it is
Remove the Aqua Prima water date of the current month. until it clicks into place.
Fill the tank with fresh drinking tank for 30 minutes for correct initialization.
Check that all the containers are clean. To carry out this operation, follow the instructions in the Cleaning and Maintenance section (see page 34). serving of coffee. Coffee dispensing is then restarted and completed.
This procedure shows how to dispense an espresso. To dispense another type of coffee, select it by navigating
Position 1 - 2 cup(s) to dispense an espresso
Position 1 - 2 cup(s) to dispense a regular coffee or a long coffee
Select the desired beverages by navigating the click wheel with
If desired, select the quantity of coffee to be ground by pressing the button one or more times.
Press the button: once for 1 cup and twice for 2 cups. The machine begins dispensing the selected beverage.
The machine ends dispensing automatically on the basis of the quantity determined by the manufacturer. It is possible to customize this quantity (see page 16).
The machine allows you to use pre-ground and decaffeinated coffee. Pre-ground coffee must be poured into the appropriate compartment positioned next to the coffee bean hopper. Only use coffee ground for espresso machines and never coffee beans or instant coffee.
WARNING: ONLY PUT PRE-GROUND COFFEE INTO THE COMPARTMENT WHEN YOU WISH TO DISPENSE THIS TYPE OF BEVERAGE. ONLY INSERT ONE SCOOP OF GROUND COFFEE AT A TIME. TWO CUPS OF COFFEE CANNOT BE DISPENSED AT THE SAME TIME. The preparation of an espresso using pre-ground coffee is shown in the example given below. The customized choice of using pre-ground coffee is shown on the display.
pre-ground espresso coffee 08:33
insert ground coffee and press ok
2. 1. Select the desired beverage by navigating the click wheel with Select the function by pressing the button until the pre-ground option appears. Press the A message reminds the user to pour ground coffee into the appropriate compartment.
brewing in progress please wait
Pour one scoop of ground coffee into the appropriate compartment using the measuring scoop provided.
Press the brewing.
button to start
Note: If brewing does not start within 30 seconds from the appearance of the message (3), the machine will return to the main menu and discharge any inserted coffee into the coffee grounds drawer; If no pre-ground coffee is poured into the compartment, only water will be dispensed; If the dose is excessive or if 2 or more scoops of coffee are added, the machine will not dispense the beverage and the coffee in the compartment will be discharged into the grounds drawer.
selected hot water
Place a container beneath the steam/hot water spout.
Press the
Turn the knob to the position.
brewing in progress hot water
The display shows brewing in progress. hot water
Wait until the machine has dispensed the desired quantity of water.
When the machine has dispensed the desired quantity, turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ).
To dispense another cup of hot water, repeat this operation.
selected steam
Place a container with the beverage to be warmed up beneath the steam spout.
brewing in progress steam
The display shows brewing in progress. steam
Heat the beverage; move the container while heating.
the knob until it is in the rest position ( ).
Repeat the operation to heat another beverage.
After dispensing, clean the steam spout as described on page 34.
Fill 1/3 of the cup with cold milk.
Immerse the steam spout in the milk.
Froth the milk by gently swirling the cup.
Place the cup beneath the dispensing head.
Press the button once: coffee dispensing begins.
After dispensing, clean the steam spout as described on page 34. To dispense 2 cappuccinos: froth two cups of milk by following step 1 to 6; dispense two coffees by following steps 7 and 8 (in this case, press the
button twice).
This device, which may be purchased separately, enables you to easily and comfortably prepare delicious cappuccinos. Warning: before using the Milk Island, read the manual and all precautions carefully for correct use. Important note: the quantity of milk in the carafe must never be below the MIN minimum level nor exceed the MAX maximum level. Thoroughly clean all the Milk Island components after use. To guarantee best results when preparing cappuccino, we recommend using cold (0-8C / 32-45F), partially skimmed milk. 3
Fill the milk carafe with the quantity of milk desired (between the MIN and MAX levels indicated). 4
Place the milk carafe onto the base of the Milk Island. Check that the light on the base is green. The machine will stop automatically after dispensing steam continuously for 2 minutes. To dispense more steam turn the knob to the ( ) position and then back to the position.
Turn the knob to the position. 5
Wait for the milk to be frothed.
When the desired emulsion has been reached, turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ). 7 8
Remove the carafe using the handle.
Gently swirl the carafe and pour the milk into the cup.
Position the cup with frothed milk under the dispensing head. Dispense coffee into the cup.
Every beverage can be programmed according to your individual tastes.
You can program the quantity of coffee and/or milk you wish to be dispensed into the cups when you press the button for any beverage. Select the type of beverage you want to program, then press and hold the button until the display shows (for example): programming
espresso coffee
The machine dispenses coffee. When the required amount is reached, press the The display shows: saved
button again.
The dispensed quantity of coffee and/or milk is memorized and replaces any previous settings.
To adjust the settings for preparing beverages: press the In this phase you can: button and select beverage settings by
exit the programming mode. (see page 18)
beverage settings
restore factory settings
by navigating the click wheel with settings for: - the quantity of coffee to be brewed; - the coffee temperature; - prebrewing the coffee. - select the quantity of coffee to be ground (opti-dose) or select the function to set: - the coffee temperature; - coffee prebrewing. The following page describes how to program coffee beverages; the settings to program each beverage may differ depending on the type of beverage. save the new settings.
Check that the water and coffee bean container are full; place the cup under the dispensing head.
Select beverage settings. Press the
1.1 espresso coffee
When the settings are changed, the message on the When the changes are stored 2. 1. 2.
medium aroma espresso coffee
Select the beverage to program. Press the
a few times Press the button to adjust the quantity of coffee to be ground or select the use of preground coffee. Press the button to save.
espresso coffe +
temperature: medium espresso coffee
1. 2. Change the coffee quantity by navigating the click wheel with your. button for more than Press the two seconds to access the other settings to program.
Change the temperature setting (high, medium, low) by navigating Press the button to save.
prebrewing: normal espresso coffee
Prebrewing: the coffee is slightly dampened before brewing to bring out the full aroma of the coffee which acquires an excellent taste.
button to select the Press the prebrew setting.
Change the prebrew value (normal, long, off) by turning the click wheel with your button to save.
> machine settings > cup-warming surface To turn on/off the operation of the cup warming surface located on the top of the machine.A warm cup allows you to fully savour the coffee and taste its full aroma.
> machine settings > clock setting To set the current time, date and hour format to display.
In this menu you can set: - the current time (hour and minutes) - the hour format (24 hours - AM/PM) - the current date (day - month - year day of the week) - the date format (American international).
Time setting
> machine settings > clock setting > time setting To set the current time on the machine
2.7.1 time setting 16:54
1. 2. Set the time by navigating the Save using the button.
1. 2. Set the minutes by navigating the Save using the button.
Time format
> machine settings > clock setting > time format To set the time view mode. This setting adjusts all clock functions to either am/pm or 24 hour formats.
2.7.2 time format 24h
1. 2. 2.
The machine also allows displaying the time in the American format (am/pm). 2.
Date setting
> machine settings > clock setting > date setting To set the date (day, month, year, day of the week).
2.7.3 date setting tuesday 18/04/06
1. 2. Select the day and press the
1. 2. Select the month and press the
1. 2. Select the year and press the
The day of the week is automatically set according to the set date.
Date format
> machine settings > clock setting > date format setting the date.
2.7.4 time format GG/MM/AAAA
The machine also allows displaying the date in the American format (MM/GG/AAAA).
To access the machines maintenance programs, press the the
3.1 water filter 3.3
button, select maintenance and press
group wash
wash the Brew Group.
3.2 descaling
management menu.
> maintenance > water filter
In this menu you can: - check the number of litres before replacement;
Litres remaining
> maintenance > water filter > litres left
3.1.1 water filter litres left 59
> maintenance > water filter > filter status
Filter state
3.1.2 filter status on
Select by navigating the click It is possible to set: - on - off Press the button to save.
Load filter
> maintenance > water filter > activate filter
When the cycle ends, turn the knob to the rest position ( ) and remove the container.
Place a container beneath the steam spout.
Turn the knob to the reference.
> maintenance > descaling
In this menu you can: - check the number of litres before descaling; - carry out the machine descaling cycle. 2.
> maintenance > descaling > litres left To display how many litres of water can still be used before the machine requests a descaling cycle.
3.2.1 litres left descaling 115
Descaling cycle
> maintenance > descaling > execute now To perform the automatic descaling cycle. Descaling is necessary every 3-4 months when water dispenses more slowly than normal or when the machine indicates it. The machine must be turned on and will automatically manage the distribution of the descaling agent. A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE OPERATION. WARNING! NEVER USE VINEGAR AS A DESCALER. Saeco descaler is recommended; however, you can use any non-toxic and/or non-harmful descaling beverage for coffee machines, commonly available in the shops. The used solution is to be disposed of according to the manufacturers instructions and/or regulations in force in the country of use.
Note: before beginning the descaling cycle make sure that: 1. a large enough container is positioned under the water spout; 2. THE AQUA PRIMA FILTER HAS BEEN REMOVED.
3.2.2 descaling execute now
Descaling is carried out at a controlled temperature. If the machine is cold, you must wait until it has reached the right temperature; otherwise you must cool the boiler as follows:
If the boiler needs to be heated, the machine does so automatically. When the heating stage is complete, the open water/steam knob message appears. Then proceed as described in point 5.
open water/steam knob
insert descaler ok to start cycle
When the following message appears, the heater is at the right temperature
Pour the descaling solution into the tank. Insert the tank into the machine.
button to start.
following message appears on the display:
descaling cycle please wait
passage [ 2/15]
fill the water tank
The machine begins to dispense the descaling solution through the hot water spout. The dispensing occurs at predetermined intervals, in order to allow the solution to be more effective.
The intervals are displayed in such a way as to check the state of progress of the process.
Remove the water tank, rinse with fresh drinking water to eliminate traces of descaling drinking water.
Insert the tank with fresh drinking water.
rinse cycle ok to start cycle
rinse cycle please wait
rinse cycle completed
Rinse the machines circuits by pressing the button.
The machine performs the rinse cycle. During the rinse cycle, the machine may require the water tank
following screen appears. Then the display shows the maintenance screen.
When descaling is complete, return to the main menu to dispense beverages.
Turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ). Check the quantity of water in the tank and desired.
Brew Group Washing
> maintenance > group wash To clean the machines internal circuits used for brewing coffee. To wash the Brew Group, simply clean with water as shown on page 35. This wash completes maintenance of the Brew Group. We recommend using Saeco tablets, which can be purchased separately. Note: before performing this function make sure that: 1. a large enough container is positioned under the spout; 2. the appropriate tablet for cleaning the Brew Group has been inserted into the compartment for pre-ground coffee; THE WASH CYCLE CANNOT BE INTERRUPTED. A PERSON MUST BE PRESENT DURING THE OPERATION.
3.3 group wash
3.3.1 group wash do it now
insert tablet and press start
group wash please wait
Insert the tablet as shown above. Press to start.
Wait for the cycle to end.
passage [2/3]
wash cycle completed please wait
You can check the status of washing.
The Brew Group has been washed. Exiting programming mode. (see page 18)
To adjust the energy saving parameters, press the button, select energy saving and press the
turn-off delay 180
Set the time which must pass after the last product dispensing before the machine enters the energy saving mode.
4.2 timer setting off
Set the machines turn on/off times (one setting for each day of the week)
Enable/disable the machines turn on/ off times programmed for the days of the week.
> energy saving > turn-off delay By default, the off delay time is set at 180 minutes.
4.1 turn-off delay 180
It is possible to set: - 15 miniutes - min - 180 miniutes - max Press the button to save.
> energy saving > timer setting The set times (timer) for the days of the week will only operate if this function is activated. If this is not the case, the timers will have no effect on the machines operation.
> energy saving > monday This and the following menus are used to set the turn on/off times for each day of the week. The procedure described below shows how to set the turn on/off times for the day of the week Monday. To set the turn on/off times for the other days of the week, follow the same procedure after selecting the desired day.
4.3 monday
4.3.1 switch on monday 8:00
4.3.2 switch off monday 8:00
1. 2. Set the turn on time by navigating the
1. 2. Set the minutes by navigating the
1. 2. Set the turn off time by navigating the
1. 2. Set the minutes by navigating the Press to exit the programming of the selected day.
You can set the turn on/off times for all the days of the week.
other days you want to program.
This menu allows you to access special functions present on the machine. Press the button to access and select special function and press the button. Navigate the
reset settings execute now
restore the basic machine operating parameters.
> special function > reset settings The function for restoring all the factory settings is contained in this menu. This function is particularly important for restoring the basic parameters. ALL THE CUSTOM SETTINGS WILL BE LOST AND CANNOT BE RECOVERED. AFTER RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS, YOU WILL NEED TO RE-PROGRAM ALL THE MACHINE FUNCTIONS, IF DESIRED.
5 special functions
5.1 reset settings execute now
reset settings are you sure?
1. 2. Select by pressing the button. Press the button to reset.
reset settings in progress.
The display shows the parameter
All parameters have been restored. Exit programming mode.
The cleaning described below must be performed once a week. Note: if water remains in the tank for several days, do not use it. WARNING! Never immerse the machine in water. If you remove grounds with the machine off or when not signaled on the display, the count of the grounds emptied into the drawer is not reset. For this reason the machine might display the empty grounds message even after preparing just a few coffees.
Switch off the machine and unplug it.
Clean the tank and the cover.
Remove the drip tray, empty and wash it.
Remove the grounds drawer.
Empty and clean it.
With the brush, clean the preground coffee compartment.
Remove the outer sleeve of the steam spout; then re-insert it.
Remove and wash the steam spout support; then re-insert it.
Clean the display with a dry cloth.
The Brew Group must be cleaned at least once a week. Wash the Brew Group with warm water. WARNING! Do not wash the Brew Group with detergents that can compromise its correct operation. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Open the service door and remove the dregs drawer.
Press the PUSH button to remove the Brew Group.
and dry.
Make sure the Brew Group is in rest position; the two references must match.
Make sure the components are in the correct position. The hook shown must be in the correct position; to PUSH button.
The lever on the rear part of the group must be in contact with the group base.
Insert the washed and dried Brew Group. DO NOT PRESS THE PUSH BUTTON.
Insert the dregs drawer.
Close the service door.
HOW TO REMOVE THE MESSAGE seconds turn the machine on again to restore normal operation.If the problem persists, call the service centre and give the code (xx) shown on the display. Close the coffee bean hopper cover to be able to make a beverage. Put coffee beans into the provided container. Insert the brew group in its place. Insert the dregs drawer. Warning that does not block the machine. Proceed as for the next alarm. Remove the grounds drawer and empty the grounds into an appropriate container (See page 34, steps 4 and 5.). Note: The grounds drawer must be emptied only when the machine requires it and when the machine is turned on. If you empty the drawer with the machine turned off it will not record the emptying operation. In order for the machine to operate, the side door must be closed. water.
GUIDE MESSAGE THAT APPEARS out of service (xx) restart to fix
close coffee bean lid fill container wth coffee insert the brew group insert grounds drawer empty grounds empty grounds drawer
close door fill the water tank. empty the drip tray change the filter
Open the side door and empty the drip tray located under the Brew Group. 1. 60 litres of water have been dispensed; 2. 90 days have passed since its installation; 3. 20 days have passed and the machine has not been used. Note: this message only appears when on has been selected
carafe missing milk island missing
The steam knob has been turned to the position and either the Milk Island has not been installed or the carafe is not positioned correctly. Install the Milk Island or position the carafe correctly. Otherwise, turn the knob until it is in the rest position ( ). A descaling cycle must be performed on the machines internal circuits. Press the button.
descale stand-by energy saving
The machine does not turn on.
The machine is not connected to the power source.
Connect the machine to the power source.
The plug has not been plugged into the Insert the plug into the machines power back of the machine. socket. Hot water or steam is not dispensed. Coffee has little crema. The hole of the steam spout is clogged. Clean the hole of the steam spout using a pin. The coffee blend is unsuitable or coffee Change coffee blend. is not freshly roasted. SBS system knob turned towards the left The Brew Group does not come out. The Brew Group is out of place. Turn the SBS system knob to the right Turn the machine on. Close the service door. The Brew Group is automatically placed in the correct position.
Dregs drawer is inserted.
Brew Group.
Fill the water tank and prime the circuit again. Clean the Brew Group. Change coffee blend. Decrease the dose.
Coffee is not brewed.
Water tank is empty. Brew group is dirty.
Coffee is brewed slowly. Brew group dirty. Coffee leaks out of the dispensing head. Dispensing head is clogged.
Clean the Brew Group. Clean the dispensing holes with a soft cloth.
Please contact the service centre for any problems not covered in the above table or when the suggested solutions do not solve the problem.
Indoors. For preparing coffee, hot water and for frothing milk. For domestic use. By adults in non altered psycho-physical conditions.
Do not use the machine for purposes other than those indicated above, in order to avoid danger. Do not introduce any substances other than those indicated in the instruction manual. Fill the water tank only with fresh drinking water: Hot water and/or any other liquid may damage the machine. Do not use carbonated water. Before manipulating the coffee grinder, turn of the machines main switch and unplug the cord. Do not put instant coffee or whole bean coffee in the ground coffee container.
The connection to the electrical network must be carried out in accordance with the safety regulations in force in the users country. The machine must be connected to a socket which is: compatible with the type of plug installed on the machine; effectively grounded. The power cord must not: be crushed and/or come in contact with sharp surfaces; be used to move the machine; be used if damaged; be handled with damp or wet hands; be wound in a coil when the machine is being operated. Be tampered with.
Do not install the machine in areas where water could be sprayed. Optimal operational temperature: 10C - 40C / 50-104 degrees Fahrenheit maximum humidity: 90%. The machine should be installed in an adequately lit, ventilated, hygienic location and the electric socket should be within easy reach. Do not place on heated surfaces! Install it at least 10 cm / 4 from the walls and cooking surfaces. Do not use in places where the temperature may drop to a level equal to and/or lower than 0C / 32 degrees Fahrenheit. If the machine has been exposed to such conditions notify the customer service center, who will have to carry out a safety check. The machine must not be used in an explosive or volatile atmosphere or where there is a high concentration of dust or oily substances suspended in the air. Do not install the machine on top of other appliances.
The appliance must not be used by children and persons who have not been informed of its operation. The appliance is dangerous to children. When left unattended, unplug from the electrical outlet. Keep the coffee machine packaging out of the reach of children. Never direct the jet of hot water and/or steam towards yourself or others. Danger of scalding. Do not insert objects through the appliances openings. (Danger! Electrical Current!). Do not pull out the plug by yanking on the power cord or touching it with wet hands. Warning. Danger of burning when in contact with hot water, steam and the hot water spout.
Any repairs must be performed by an authorized customer service center. Do not use the appliance with a defective power cord. The manufacturer or its customer service center will have to replace the power cable if damaged. (Caution! Electrical Current!) Turn off the appliance before opening the service door. Danger of burns!
Talea - Talea Ring Plus (Technology and Features)
SBS - Saeco Brewing System One twist. Infinite types of coffee. An absolutely revolutionary innovation. Saeco's new patented international exclusive: SBS (Saeco Brewing System) is the avant -garde technology which has changed the world of coffee machines. This ingenious system allows you to make an infinite variety of coffee beverages from just one fully automatic machine and at the mere twist of a knob. Whether it is an intense Italian ristretto (turn the knob to the right) or an American-style long coffee (turn the knob to the left) SBS satisfies all tastes, giving a full flavour and a truly unique creamy layer. In addition, the coffee dose in the extraction chamber is fully manipulated, thanks to the pressure, which remains constant throughout the extraction cycle. Through this process, all of the aro ma is concentrated in the cup, offering you a superb crema finish and a truly rich flavour.
Rapid Steam Rapid Steam technology reduces the normal waiting tim e between coffee brewing and steam output to just a few seconds, so you can froth milk to make cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiato coffee at the simple turn of the steam knob.
Click Wheel Interface The easy-to-use click wheel interface allows you to scroll through and select each menu option on the display with just a slight touch of the click wheel.
Ceramic Grinder For perfect-tasting coffee every time. The ceramic grinder is Saeco's most rece nt innovation, available in all new models of the Saeco range of automatic coffee machines. After careful research, Saeco finally chose this material to put an end to grinding with metal components. Ceramic is inert, and thus ensures the best results witho ut altering the flavour of the coffee. Moreover, it is perfectly safe to use. The new ceramic grinder also provides a more consistent grind, allowing perfect dosing and blending, and giving you more control over the density and body of your coffee. And tha t's not all - the amount of coffee residue left in the cup is substantially reduced. Long -lasting, minimum noise! Thanks to its sturdy build, the ceramic coffee grinder will quietly grind to the same consistency and high standards for a longer period of time.
Touch Lift The drip tray can be easily raised or lowered manually or electrically with a simple touch, allowing for different cup sizes. Espresso cups or glasses can easily be accommodated.
Pannarello Frothing Device The Pannarello frothing device dispenses steam in three differ ent directions and makes it easy to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes. It also dispenses hot water for making hot drinks and soups, and is completely removable for easy cleaning.
Milk Island Capable (optional) The Milk Island is a unique Saeco development for all Talea models. In fact, it is the key function for all milk frothing connoisseurs. Whether you prefer espresso macchiato, cappuccino, latte macchiato or any other speciality, the preparation of creamy foam takes just a matter of seconds. The Milk Island is available in glass with a total capacity of 0.4 litres.
Aqua Prima Water Filter The Aqua Prima water filter was develop ed to remove impuritiesfrom your water that alter the taste of your coffee. The AquaPrima water filters purpose is to improve the taste of yourcoffee while protecting your machine from limescale damage.
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Technical specifications
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The Talea Ring Plus has a LCD display with a click wheel interface for simplified operation of programmable settings. The Talea takes care of the grinding, dosing, tamping and brewing, but allows for personal taste in the programming of coffee size, strength and temperature. The LCD display lets you know what is happening in the machine at all times and will even tell you when maintenance and cleaning are needed. The Talea Ring Plus offers a new technology with its milk island for automatic frothing, but also comes with a manual steam wand. The 13.5 ounce glass milk island plugs into the side of the machine and actually draws steam from the Talea to make its steamed and frothed milk. Best of all, it's easy to clean. The Talea offers the patented technology of the Saeco Brew System--turn the dial either right or left and change the strength and consistency of your coffee by either increasing or decreasing the water pressure as it moves through the grounds.
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National | On the theory that Planned Parenthood funding has reached entitlement status, one pro-lifer seeks to even the playing field by funding abortion alternatives
in Washington - If nothing else, HR 2901 may finally put the linguistic debate over abortion to rest. Pro-lifers have long derided the "pro-choice" label, insisting that Planned Parenthood and the National Organization for Women aren't interested in choice at all-that they are advocating abortion, pure and simple. "No, no," says the other side, suitably shocked. "We want to see the abortion rate decline, but we want to make sure that women make that choice." The so-called pro-choice bloc in Congress may soon have a chance to put its money where its mouth is. And not all that much money, by federal spending standards: $85 million a year to make sure women understand that they do have choices besides abortion. That amount is a mere drop in the budgetary ocean, but it's likely to swamp the left bank of American politics in a tidal wave of controversy. Introduced on Sept. 21 by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) and Rep. Mary Bono (R-Calif.), the Women and Children's Resources Act is modest enough in its scope. It provides grants that state governments can use to fund abortion alternative services, including maternity homes, crisis pregnancy centers, and adoption agencies. The money would be divvied up to the states according to a formula: the more abortions and out-of-wedlock births in a particular state, the more federal help for abortion alternatives. Mr. Pitts, a reliable pro-life vote in the House, modeled his bill on a program he helped to institute as appropriations chairman in the Pennsylvania legislature. Known as Women in Need, the Pennsylvania program distributes $3.1 million a year to "agencies that provide comprehensive, life-affirming alternatives to abortion." That dollar figure was no accident: It was designed to fund abortion alternative services at the same level as state contraception services. Now Mr. Pitts wants to apply the same funding logic at the federal level. According to the General Accounting Office, Planned Parenthood receives about $123 million a year in taxpayer support. Conservatives have long tried-without success-to cut off that funding stream. The Pitts bill takes a different approach: It leaves abortion funding in place, but provides nearly equal funding for abortion alternatives. "It merely attempts to ensure that all choices are available to women-including childbirth," is the way Mr. Pitts explains the bill to his colleagues. That logic has already won over at least one influential colleague. The support of Mrs. Bono, a well-known moderate on social issues, gives the Pitts bill a better chance of winning more votes from the center. Mr. Pitts acknowledges such support was crucial to his strategy. "I approached her," he says. "This is a bridge-builder between pro-choice and pro-life groups. Activists on the other side won't like it. But this is something that will be acceptable to the average pro-choice constituent.... No woman wants to feel she's forced to have an abortion. This bill increases her options, her choices." Because of the busy legislative calendar, Mr. Pitts realizes that he won't get his bill passed this year, but he hopes to at least hold hearings to increase public awareness of the problem. He reels off statistics he hopes will make his case: 83 percent of post-abortive women said they would not repeat the procedure; 63 percent said they did not have enough information prior to making their choice; 98 percent of women who have used the services of a crisis pregnancy center reported a "positive impact" from their experience there. To help ensure that more women enjoy such a positive impact, the Women and Children's Resources Act would provide funds for advertising campaigns and statewide toll-free referral systems. Private service providers-many of them faith-based-would receive funds for a whole range of offerings, including pregnancy testing, baby food, maternity clothing, abstinence education, adoption referrals, and vocational training. Can an $85 million federal program really make a difference in the abortion rate? Mr. Pitts notes that abortions in Pennsylvania have declined over the past three years-just as 26,000 expectant mothers in that state were taking advantage of the Women in Need program. That's 26,000 choices that didn't go the way "pro-choicers" intended. Now they face a choice of their own: Support a bill that is politically repugnant to them, or display clearly a pro-abortion philosophy. It's a Catch-22 that pro-lifers will find deliciously ironic.


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I made it! Trying to hold on so that I can have a good night's sleep.
I left Chicago Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and arrived in Zagreb, Croatia by way of Frankfrurt Germany at 2 p.m. local time (5:30 a.m. Chicago). I was picked up from the airport and driven to Slovenia where we ate and then had a training session for 1.5 hours. We showered, ate again and are now trying to stay awake until 11 p.m. local to get a good nights sleep.
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Morning! How's your weekend going? You could say I unplugged a bit. I meant to blog again yesterday, but by the time I finished with my Christmas cookie extravaganza yesterday I was exhausted!
I'll be posting the cookies (with recipes!) throughout the week, don't you worry The only thing I have left to do is frost my snowmen.
The rest of the weekend was filled with food, movie-watching, happy hours, and just being indulgent in general.
Friday night I went with Shane to a happy hour for one of his teams for work. I didn't know anyone, but I had fun meeting them. Plus I was the only girl. Fun times!
PS – Shiner's holiday ale is TDF. So spicey and Christmas-y Another great thing? Having our favorite pizza place being across the street from the bar downtown. We haven't been to Lucca's in forever!
I was starving, so I suggested an appetizer. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip, which the serve with little fried won tons of their pizza dough. It's fabulously sinful.
And we split a half veggie and half meat pizza.
We came home and watched Friends with Benefits, which turned out to be cute, but OK.
There was just as much sexy time as there was dialogue! I mean I'm not complaining – Justin T is in it. Just sayin'…
Saturday was fun. I woke up in just enough time to go to a spin class after being horizontal while reading about everyone else's workout tweets in bed.
"Done with 10 miles!!!" "off to the gym for some cardio and weights!!" and "That was a great workout!!11!eleventy!!"
I know I'm an earlier riser than most, but seriously people, it's 7:30! Anyway, spin class was fun. My trip to Wal-Mart was not. However, I went on the side of town where most people aren't awake at 9:30 yet, so it was manageable.
You guys know how the rest of my day was spent.
Oh yes. I consumed dough for lunch. Luckily, I had eggs, cheese, and kale for breakfast, but lunch was about 7 different types of cookie dough. Again, not complaining – just sayin'
Saturday night was a lot like Friday – but without the happy hour. Actually, Shane had a happy hour, and I had water.
Shane said he was going ALL out and getting queso for our chips and a margarita when we headed to our fave Mexican joint last night. Watch out people!
After half a bowl of tortilla chips and salsa, we both got our huge portions of fajitas – steak for Shane and veggie for me.
And Shane got extra tortillas because I gave him mine
Mimicking Friday night, we came home to watch a movie. This time around we went with The Help.
A while back I read The Help, the book. I LOVED it. The movie? It was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. And like Cait said, it's long. I found myself trying to tell myself it'd be OK to turn it off 3/4's the way through because I knew what happened at the end. I didn't though. I finished it.
And that, my friends, is my weekend in 500 words.
Today's theme is all about cleaning. I have a client to train in a bit, but after that I'm scrubbing this house from top to bottom. It's on.
Have a lovely Sunday, folks!
Are you baking any cookies this year? What kind??
Does it feel like Christmas break this weekend in your house? Shane and I were both commenting how it felt like Christmas vacation! Probably had something to do with not showering until 4 pm, but you know.


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How much should my 14 month old son weigh?
When my 14 month old was born he weighed 5.1 lb, when we brought him home from the hospital he was 4.11 lb. He has been steadily gaining weight. He has only 1 kidney that functions. He eats and is very active. His old dr thought he was fine, the new dr seems to think he might be developmentally delayed. I think he is fine. He points and tries to talk , he crawls fast and can stand on his own, He can walk along furniture and holding someones hand. I am not sure if the new dr even looked at his records before making the assumption that he is delayed. Any suggestions?
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Sheriff Jerry Demings is standing by his detectives, defending their actions in arresting a 14-year-old boy and parading him in front of television cameras. The boy's crime: Trying to help a toddler find her mother. In doing so, he led the toddler outside a Burlington Coat Factory — after the teen notified his own mother what he was doing. Detectives arrested him for trying to abduct the little girl, and charged him with false imprisonment.
Demings held a press conference yesterday, trying to clear up this public relations debacle. If anything, he made it worse.
Demings refused to talk about details of the arrest, saying the case still was under investigation. My, how convenient. Last week, his department was all too happy to go into details about the case. For example, the department's media liaison told me that surveillance videos at the store showed the teen – known as Edwin - never talked to his mother before leaving the store with the toddler. I examined the video and found this was not true. Detectives then said they would go back to see if there was more video from the store they could look at. That's the last I heard from them about it.
So what we have here is Demings' detectives talking about the facts of the case when they think the facts of the case justify their actions. When the facts of the case no longer justify their actions, Demings suddenly doesn't want to talk about the facts of the case. Imagine a defense attorney putting these guys on the witness stand.
To justify the arrest, Demings said Circuit Judge Bob LeBlanc found there was "probable cause" for the arrest at his first court appearance a couple days after the arrest. This was not a hearing in which both sides of the case were presented. This was a quick, one-sided affair in which the only information LeBlanc had to go on was information from the detectives. Of course the judge didn't throw out the charge.
Anyone who understands the system understands that this is a rather pathetic attempt at face-saving. And then after shifting blame to the judge, Demings shifted responsibility to the state attorney's office for disposition of the charge. All Demings had to say was, "You know what. We messed up this one. We are asking that the charges be dropped. And we'll do right by Edwin and expunge this arrest from his record.
I assume at some point the state attorney's office is going to drop the charge against Edwin. That could happen today. It could happen at Edwin's next court hearing on Thursday. If it does not, the defense lawyers I talk to say Edwin's attorney should make a motion to have his home confinement lifted. Under no circumstances should Edwin agree to a plea bargain or a diversion program.
Demings says he will be setting up a 9-member citizen review panel to investigate charges of excessive force or other infractions by deputies. He then said he would be the one referring cases to the panel, and wouldn't say if the panel would look into Edwin's case. What good is a citizen review panel that can only investigate charges that the sheriff lets it investigate? The only way for such a panel to have any credibility at all would to be to allow the panel to decide what it should investigate.


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Survivors include her husband, Christopher C. Begley; children, Michael Frysig, Paul Frysig, Kenneth (Linda) Begley, Donna Frysig and Margaret "Peggy" Frysig, all of Indianapolis, and Sandy Golden of Danville; siblings, Lowell "Ben" (Doris) Bowen of Miami, Florida, and Juanita Dimick of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Begley.
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Carried by former crew member1981 Two Sided Zippo Shipping in USA $5.00 outside USA $7.50 USS Sampson (DDG-10) Career (US) Name: Sampson (DDG-10) Namesake: William T. Sampson Ordered: 17 January 1958 Builder: Bath Iron Works Laid down: 2 March 1959 Launched: 21 May 1960 Acquired: June 16 , 1961 Commissioned: 24 June 1961 Decommissioned: 24 June 1991 Struck: 20 November 1992 Fate: sold for scrap on 25 July 1995 General characteristics Class and type: Charles F. Adams -class destroyer Displacement: 3,277 tons standard, 4,526 full load Length: 437 ft (133 m) Beam: 47 ft (14 m) Draft: 15 ft (4.6 m) Propulsion: 2 Ã-- General Electric steam turbines providing 70,000 shp (52 MW); 2 shafts
4 x Babcock and Wilcox 1,275 psi (8,790 kPa) boilers Speed: 33 knots (61 km/h) Range: 4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km) at 20 knots (37 km/h) Complement: 354 (24 officers, 330 enlisted) Sensors and
processing systems: AN/SPS-39 3D air search radar
AN/SPS-10 surface search radar
AN/SPG-51 missile fire control radar
AN/SPG-53 gunfire control radar
AN/SQS-23 Sonar Armament: 1x launcher for Tartar SAM system
2x Mark 42 5in(127mm)/54
1x ASROC Launcher
6x 12.8in(324mm) ASW Torpedo Tubes (2x Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes ) Aircraft carried: None Motto: Fortes Fortuna Juvat
Fortune favors the brave
USS Sampson (DDG-10) , named for Admiral William T. Sampson USN (1840âe"1902), was a Charles F. Adams -class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy .Sampson was laid down by the Bath Iron Works at Bath in Maine on 2 March 1959 , launched on 21 May 1960 by Mrs. John S. Crenshaw and commissioned on 24 June 1961 , Commander Forrester W. Isen in command. 1960s
Following shakedown off Guantanamo Bay in September, Sampson tested and evaluated the Tartar missile system off Puerto Rico . Homeported at Norfolk, Virginia , she conducted further tests and trials in early 1962 before joining Destroyer Squadron 18 (DesRon 18) and Destroyer Division 182 (DesDiv 182) in July. Composed completely of missile ships, DesRon 18 was then the most modern squadron in the Navy. Further radar and missile tests followed in 1963; and, in July, Sampson operated in the Midshipman Training Squadron . Finally, in January 1964, Sampson fired two Tartar missiles under simulated combat conditions. During 1964, she also underwent her first regular overhaul, and received missile replenishment at sea from helicopters.In January 1965, Sampson sailed for her first Mediterranean deployment, but an electrical fire on the night of 14 January caused extensive damage to her fire control capability and forced her to abbreviate her deployment and enter the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for repairs on 15 March . The destroyer returned to fleet duties on 24 June . While conducting gunnery exercises, on 17 July , Sampson spotted the 50-foot sailing sloop, Cecelia Anna , flying distress signals and rescued her 6 crewmen and mascot puppy moments before the sloop sank. In 1966, Sampson conducted gunnery exercises and escort duties near Guantánamo Bay , Cuba ; then, in March, she deployed to the Mediterranean for extensive operations with the 6th Fleet . She returned to Norfolk in August. On 28 November , following three weeks of exercises in the Caribbean and additional tests, Sampson got underway to participate in exercise " Lantflex 66 " in which she provided ASW and AAW services for the ASW carrier, Wasp , and conducted exercises in the Puerto Rico operating area before returning to Norfolk in December. Sampson re-deployed to the Mediterranean in mid-1967. While t, a Sampson radarman rescued a German seaman from the harbor at Ferrol , Spain . Leaving the 6th Fleet at the end of August 1967, Sampson steamed back to the United States, and soon shifted to her new home port of Charleston, South Carolina . Sampson operated out of Charleston in the Atlantic and Caribbean during 1968 until again deploying to the Mediterranean in October. She...


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Woodstock Doctor Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution Charges
|U.S. Attorney's Office October 17, 2012
ALBANY—Richard S. Hartunian, United States Attorney, Northern District of New York, announces that Dr. Wayne D. Longmore, age 63, of Woodstock, New York, pled guilty this morning in U.S. District Court in Albany to a felony Information that charged him with knowingly and intentionally distributing and dispensing and possessing with intent to distribute and dispense hydrocodone, a Schedule III controlled substance, without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice, contrary to Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(E) and Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1306.04.
The plea agreement states that:
(1) From in or around November 3, 2011, through on or about March 21, 2012, in the Northern District of New York and elsewhere, Longmore did knowingly and intentionally distribute and dispense and possess with intent to distribute and dispense hydrocodone, a Schedule III controlled substance, without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice.
(2) In order to earn illicit profits from his medical practice, Longmore wrote and issued unlawful prescriptions to individuals for drugs containing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose and outside the usual course of professional practice.
(3) Longmore wrote these prescriptions in return for $60 cash payments. Longmore would write the illicit prescriptions for only a seven-day period.
(4) Contrary to accepted medical practice, Longmore prescribed Schedule III controlled substances to individuals at their first appointments with him and without conducting a thorough physical examination or medical history of such individuals to verify the claimed illness or condition.
As part of his plea agreement, Dr. Longmore admitted that he is responsible for the distribution of at least 2,500 units but less than 5,000 units of hydrocodone.
As part of the plea agreement, Dr. Longmore also agreed to forfeit his New York State medical license and his DEA license to issue narcotic drugs.
Dr. Longmore also agreed in the plea agreement to the issuance of a $200,000 money judgment, which represents proceeds of his drug trafficking activities.
Dr. Longmore faces a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, up to a $500,000 fine, and at least two years of supervised release following any period of incarceration. Sentencing is scheduled for February 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in Albany, New York, before the Honorable Lawrence E. Kahn.
This prosecution resulted from a joint investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney, Geoffrey J. L. Brown.


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Hi All!
I am going back to my second visit to Japan and i would like to say in Osaka for a month. I have been to Osaka in the past but only for a few days and i didn't get to spend much time exploring the city. I am looking for a guest house in the heart of Osaka's nightlife area(walking distance i don't want to wait for the last train ), any ideas on where to stay or areas that are the best, will be greatly appreciated.
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Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? from Coastal Repertory Theatre
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The last date listed for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was Saturday April 23, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Considered by many to be Albee's masterpiece and the winner of several Tony Awards, this show is a brilliantly original theatrical experience, surging with shocks of recognition and dramatic fire. George, a disillusioned academic, and Martha, his caustic wife, have just come home from a faculty party. When a young professor and his mousy wife stop by for a nightcap, an innocent night of fun and games quickly turns dark and dangerous. By the end of the evening, the secrets of both couples are uncovered and the lies they cling to are exposed. This play is a theatrical tour de force.
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Víctor Junco was born on June 18, 1917 in Gutierrez Zamora, Veracruz, Mexico as Victor Junco Tassinari. He was an actor and producer, known for The Devil Is a Woman (1950), The Abandoned (1945) and The Other One (1946). He died on July 6, 1988 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. See full bio »
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Full disclosure: This Outkast remix is amazing.
When the lineup for a big festival is announced, one of the first things we like to do is go through the list and piece together our dream onstage collaborations. Take this year's Coachella, for example. OMG, what about Lana Del Rey and Neutral Milk Hotel together! And, uh… Girl Talk and Motörhead?!
OK, so those two might actually be weirder than necessary, but one unsubstantiated rumor that's been floating around is that there will be some sort of Disclosure and Outkast team-up. While that's probably just wishful thinking, a track released yesterday by a still-unmasked mystery artist brings the two acts together in a way that only makes us want to see it happen all the more.
The track is a mashup/cover/remix of Outkast's "The Way You Move," "So Fresh, So Clean," "Ms. Jackson," and "The Whole World" all blended together seamlessly in a style reminiscent of Disclosure's clean two-step m.o.
As Fist In the Air points out, the information on the mp3 lists the genre as that shrugging emoticon guy, along with a note that simply says "Coachella 2014." Not exactly enough to start booking your tickets yet, (although you probably might've wanted to do that by now anyway, slacker), but it's an interesting mystery to ponder while you're dancing around to the mix.
+ Listen to "Moves Like Ms. Jackson (Outkast Mashup/Cover/Remix)," and download the track for free.
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Book Notes: Nov. 3, 2013
Write a novel
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kanawha County Public Library will offer "Come Write In" open writing times for teens and adults in the meeting rooms of several locations during November. The schedule is:
Main Library: Nov. 5, 12 and 26 (Tuesdays), 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Dunbar Branch Library: Nov. 7, 14 and 21 (Thursdays), 5 to 6 p.m.
Elk Valley Branch Library: Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25 (Mondays), 6 to 7 p.m.
Riverside Public Library: Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25 (Mondays), 5 to 7:30 p.m.
St. Albans Branch Library: Nov. 7, 14 and 21 (Thursdays), 6 to 7 p. m
Meet best-selling author
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Library patrons may bring their lunch and meet Aila Accad, an award-winning speaker, best-selling author and certified wellbeing coach, at 12:10 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Kanawha County Main Library.
In her latest book, "The Call of the Soul," Accad shares simple experiences to help readers hear and heed their soul's calling. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Nitro library closed
NITRO, W.Va. -- The Nitro Public Library will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.
'Quiet Dell' discussion
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- A discussion about the Harry Powers murders, most recently depicted in the Jayne Anne Phillips novel "Quiet Dell," will take place at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Bridgeport Public Library, 1200 Johnson Ave.
Besides the novel by Phillips, a West Virginia native, Powers' killings also provided the basis for the classic novel by West Virginia author Davis Grubb, "The Night of the Hunter," and have been featured in several other retellings.
The panel will be led by Phyllis Wilson Moore and will include Steve Goff, June Langford Berkeley and John J. Fazio. The program is for adults only. Admission is free.
Landau Murphy book signing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will sign copies of his memoir, "America's Got Talent Winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.: From Washing Cars to Hollywood Star," at several locations in November.
He'll hold book signings Nov. 3 at Fountain Place Mall, Logan; West Virginia We Can Celebrity Dinner on Nov. 7 in Logan; and 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at Barnes & Noble in Morgantown.
Murphy's memoir was co-written by Rick Robinson and is published by Headline Books. It retails for $19.95.
Miles Dean's musings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Miles Dean, of Fayetteville, has published a collection of his poems in "Furrows and Parchment."
Dean is a certified public accountant who served as director of finance during the Rockefeller administration and as financial executive at several major public U.S. firms.
"He concluded his public career with a stint in the Peace Corps in Poland. He returned home to raise sheep and write," reads the back cover of the paperback book.
Dean has received awards from West Virginia Writers for both poetry and prose.
Among other subjects, his poems cover memories of childhood, children and grandchildren.
Tommy Farmer memoir
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mentors are everything, according to Bluefield native and West Virginia University graduate Tommy Farmer.
His new memoir detailing his childhood struggles, "The Cumberland Road Kid" tells a story of starting from poverty with nothing to aspire to and facing numerous challenges and obstacles on his way to WVU.
"I learned what to do and what not to do, often the hard way," Farmer said. "Never underestimate 'impact people,' or those in your life who will help you grow."
The paperback book is published through AuthorHouse.


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Welcome to our dinner menu — featuring fine, fresh, festive flavors from the coasts around the globe! We are dedicated to using the freshest, organic, non-GMO and local products as possible. Most of our produce comes from Blue Dragon Farm and Sage Farms in Hawi, and our fish comes fresh right from Kawaihae Harbor.
Hawai'i Rancher's New York Steak
Farm Freshed Braised Greens, Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Kamuela Tomato & Shiitake Demi Glace
FBI (From Big Island) House Salad
Kekela Farm Greens, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Candied Macadamia Nuts, Sprouts & Ahualoa Goat Cheese with House Lilikoi or Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Demand for water in Singapore is met by our Four National Taps: Local catchment water, imported water, NEWater and desalinated water.
Our drinking water is priced not only to recover the full cost of its production and supply but to reflect its scarcity value.
Water is a precious resource and the next available sources of water (NEWater and desalinated water) are more expensive to produce than conventional sources of water (local catchment water and imported water). Hence, the price of water in Singapore is set to reflect its scarcity value – the cost of producing clean water from the next available source after all the rainwater collected had been used.
The full cost of water refers to the cost for the operations of the entire water system. Singapore's water system includes rainwater collection, reservoir management, raw water treatment, NEWater production, desalination, as well as the maintenance of the island-wide network of pipes that distribute treated water to all households and businesses. It also includes the cost of operating and maintaining the public sewers that collect used water from the homes and businesses, and the treatment of this used water before it is discharged into the sea or reclaimed into NEWater.
Pricing is an important mechanism to encourage customers to use water wisely. Pricing water to recover the full cost of its production and supply helps to ensure that every one of us will use only what we need.
The monthly water bill consists of the water tariff, water conservation tax, waterborne fee and sanitary appliance fee .
The water tariff covers the costs incurred in the various stages of the water production process. This includes collection of rainwater, treatment of raw water and distribution of treated water to customers through an extensive network of water pipes throughout Singapore. The Water Tariff is charged based on the amount of water consumed.
To encourage water conservation and price water based on its scarcity value, the Water Conservation Tax was introduced in 1991.
The Water Conservation Tax (WCT) is imposed as a percentage of the total water consumption to reinforce the message that water is precious from the very first drop. The WCT is pegged to a rate such that the total price of drinking water (Water tariff + WCT) would be equivalent to the cost of producing the next drop of clean water from the next available source (i.e. from desalination and NEWater).
Every drop of used water is collected via a separate network of sewers and channelled to the water reclamation plants where it is treated to international standards for discharge to the sea or purified further, to become NEWater. Having separate systems for the collection of all used water and rainwater help to keep our catchments and waterways clean. It also allows for water recycling to be carried out on a large scale, thus ensuring the sustainability of NEWater.
The Sanitary Appliance Fee (SAF) and the Waterborne Fee (WBF) are levied to offset the cost of treating used water and for operating and maintaining the used water network. The SAF is a fixed component based on the number of sanitary fittings in each premises. The WBF is charged based on the volume of water supplied to premises, regardless of the location and how the water is used or discharged. Both charges are imposed as a tax contribution to Singapore's national used water system
To help the low-income families, the Government has been providing grants in the form of U-SAVE vouchers to help offset their utility bills, including water expenses. In 2013, a household staying in one to three room flats received an annual U-SAVE voucher of $240 to $260 (or average about $20 to $22 per month), compared to the average water bill of less than $35 a month. This twin approach of conservation and targeted assistance ensures that all Singaporeans have access to affordable, high quality water for the long term.
Tariff since 1 Jul 2000
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Tariff since 1 Apr 2012
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