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I have never seen anyone, even total Blu-Ray newbies, have that reaction to a Blu-Ray movie on a display that is properly calibrated, without frame interpolation. Every person I know, including guests watching Blu-Rays on my projection screen, have loved the image over any DVD image.
I've yet to see a reaction of "Blu-Ray looks to clear and weird" that did not trace to the fact the display was poorly calibrated or, by far most likely, some sort of frame interpolation processing was activated on the display - and the person attributes that "too weirdly sharp and clear" look to Blu-Ray itself rather than the display device.
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One of the most challenging jobs as a parent is talking with your child about sex. Most parents are intimidated about talking with their child because they are uncomfortable with the topic and concerned it will encourage sexual activity.
But you should know that parents are the most influential people in a child's life. While we know that what we do speaks louder than words, when you find those teachable moments to start conversations with your teen, you can actually reinforce your values, encourage abstinence and keep those lines of communication open. You can even use everyday news stories or movies to start conversations.
When you are talking with your teen, be honest; it's OK to let him or her know you might be uncomfortable with the topic but that it is important enough that you want your teen to ask questions. Be honest about your feelings, values and ideas, but don't do it in a way that comes across as preaching. Allow your teen to talk without interruption. Control your reactions to what he or she might say and refrain from arguing. At all times, be respectful. You might not cover everything you want to cover in one conversation, but if you keep the lines of communication open, you can let your child know that you are there for his or her questions and for further discussions.
Also remember that even younger children are curious about sex. You do not have to give all of the details all at once. Give enough information to satisfy their curiosity and answer what they ask you in an age-appropriate manner. As they get older, you can research the current statistics so you are providing accurate information and you can provide them additional literature or printouts so that they can read more on their own as well. But don't ever let the written information take the place of your communication with your child – that is what is MOST important.
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When you play Michigan and your offense faces third down, Barney Cotton says, you never know what you'll see from the Wolverines.
Zone. Man to man. Three-man front. Four-man front. Seven defenders at the line of scrimmage. Blitzing. Dropping back into coverage. One deep. Three deep.
The Wolverine defense is coached by Greg Mattison, former coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens' defense, and he has "maybe one of the most extensive third-down packages there is in college football," Cotton said Friday at the Big Red Breakfast.
It's a lot to recognize for a freshman quarterback and a patched-together offensive line.
"Obviously we have to do good on first down," said Cotton, Nebraska's associate head coach and running game coordinator. "If we do well enough on first and second down to avoid those third-and-seven pluses, that's going to be one of the keys to victory."
Cotton said he likes what he's seen from the Huskers this week in practice. "Yesterday was one of the best Thursdays we've had," he said. "And probably the best Tuesday and Wednesday we've had."
The Huskers will be without starting left guard Jake Cotton for at least this week. Barney Cotton, Jake's father, said Jake might be able to play next week against Michigan State, and he hopes the junior from Lincoln Southeast is back for the final two regular-season games.
With senior Andrew Rodriguez, NU's top right tackle, poised to help at right guard, Zach Sterup could see time at right tackle, Cotton said. Sterup is a 6-foot-8, 315-pound sophomore from Hastings St. Cecilia.
"He's really had a great fall," Cotton told more than 200 fans at the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. "I think he's ready to start potentially seeing some action this last month of the season."
Cotton, who coaches NU's tight ends, said senior Jake Long might not be able to play the entire game Saturday after returning from a hamstring injury. He said Long probably will rotate with Sam Cotton and Cethan Carter.
Carter has been a surprise, Cotton said. The true freshman from Metairie, La., has seen action since the opening game — not an easy accomplishment at a position that Cotton considers the most difficult to learn on offense other than quarterback.
"He's certainly raw," Cotton said, "but he's very physical. He can really run. And he's got great hands."
As a group, Cotton said, the Huskers' tight ends are further along as receivers than blockers. "We still have a ways to go."
Other Cotton comments:
� Lost in the focus on Jordan Westerkamp's touchdown catch and Ameer Abdullah's fourth-down conversion on the Huskers' winning drive against Northwestern were two catches made by wide receiver Sam Burtch, a sophomore from Elmwood-Murdock High School. On one catch, Burtch was close to being tackled inbounds but managed to stop the clock by reaching out with the ball — "like an NFL guy," Cotton said — and tapping it on the sideline to stop the clock. "Otherwise, that game's over."
� Cotton teased quarterback Ron Kellogg about his cross-field dash toward the north end zone after throwing the winning pass. "I told Ron, 'We actually timed you. You had a running start and you still can't break six-flat in the 40.' "
� Nebraska's second-half defense against Northwestern "was the best I think we've played defense against a very good offense in probably the last two years."
� Cotton hears fan complaints about NU's punt return game, but he said returns are harder than fans think because of college rules that permit seven players on the punting team to head downfield at the snap. In the NFL, Cotton said, only two outside players can release at the snap. NU ranks 117th nationally at less than 3.4 yards a return. Kansas State is first at 21.7 yards; Iowa is fourth at 18.6.
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Hear No Evil Skeleton Tray
Material List
- (3) Celebrate It™ Foam Skeleton Heads, 3 1/2"
- Celebrate It™ Rectangle Rhinestone Trimmed Tray, Black
- Celebrate It™ Halloween Glass Gems, Skull Mix
- Celebrate It™ Bag of Plastic Hands
- Plaid® Folk Art® Metallic Paint - Pure Gold, Emerald Gree and Blue Topaz
- Plaid® Folk Art® Acrylic Paint - Lilac Love, Titanium White, Engine Red, Citron Green and Van Dyke Brown
- Paintbrush
- Low Heat Glue Gun and Glue
- Heat Tool
Project Instructions
Paint skeletons light color washes and then another coat of metallic wash on top or as desired. Let dry.
Paint teeth with white and gold colors as shown. Paint eyes as desired.
Glue two hands over ears to "Hear to Evil" skeleton, two hands over eyes to "See No Evil" skeleton and two hands over mouth to "Speak No Evil" skeleton.
You can use the heat tool to heat and shape the hands to fit the skeleton head better, if desired. NOTE: Be very careful as the heat tool gets very HOT.
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East Tennessee chef given James Beard award
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An East Tennessee chef has been given an elite award in the culinary world.
Executive Chef Joseph Lenn of Blackberry Farm in Blount County east of Maryville was named James Beard Best Chef Southeast on Monday in New York.
Lenn, who is a Knoxville native, was a semifinalist for the award in 2012.
Lenn says he's "humbled and honored" to receive the award and wouldn't have been the same chef without his team at Blackberry Farm, which is located in Walland.
Several other Tennessee chefs were semifinalists in the competition, including Nashville chef Tandy Wilson of City House who was a finalist.


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Create a sculpted look with just a hairpin. "Part your hair to one side, slick it down with gel and keep it in place by sliding in a flat bobby pin," says Flynn-Hui. (Ideally, use one with no ridges, which can leave dents in your hair.) Once everything is dry, take out the pin; your hair will lie flat and smooth across the top of your head.
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"There were many buns on spring runways, and they're all wearable," says Flynn-Hui. "Just pull damp hair into a low bun, coiling it up and securing with bobby pins." For a fresh effect, move the knot to one side or the other—or pull it on top of your head.
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Apply mousse, roots to ends, then pull your hair into a ponytail on top of your head (think Madonna on her Blonde Ambition tour). Note: Use an elastic wrapped in fabric to secure; regular elastic might leave a visible ridge. Then, once the hair is dry, release the pony, and you'll have straight hair with volume at the roots.
Ideally, you'd retire the blow-dryer this summer. The reality? You'll need to drag it out occasionally (e.g., you must look polished in 20 minutes, and a damp bun won't cut it). What helps is a dryer that gets you from damp to dry in next to no time. We've hunted down two.
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Does it get as hot as the outlet pipe does, suggesting that it supplies hot water to somewhere? Do you get instant hot water at any faucet? Do you have any in-floor radiant heat?
It might be a return line on a recirc pump.
i have a 1/2 coper line coming out of my hwt and going into the ceiling im unable to trace where the line goes.
just wondering generally why you would have a line into the anode port? there is 3/4" and both the hot and cold supplying the house and tied into the well pump
Does it get as hot as the outlet pipe does, suggesting that it supplies hot water to somewhere? Do you get instant hot water at any faucet? Do you have any in-floor radiant heat?
It might be a return line on a recirc pump.
The anode port usually has either an anode rod or a plug in it. The only explanation for what you describe is that someone needed a place to connect a hot water pipe and that was the easiest spot. WHERE it goes, howver, we cannot even begin to tell you that.
Removing the (sacraficial) anode from a WH could significantly shorten its service life. Depends some on your water quality. The anode gets preferentially eaten away rather than the steel lining of the tank. Remove it, and you are totally at the mercy of the quality of the liner. WIth it, even with a small defect in the liner, the anode gets eaten up rather than the tank. If you keep a good anode in the tank, it can last a very long time.
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Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
there is no radiant heat in the house and no instant hot water, Im gonna hook up a new tank and just hook it up the same way the old one was hooked up and hope for the best ;-)
Jim is right, and removing the anode could void warranty on your new tank as well as shorten its life. Why not just cut a valve into the line and turn it off, then go around and see where there is no more hot water. Then you will be able to plumb it up right when you put in the new tank.
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I do not believe the anode threads are pipe size. Finer. You might have a remote PRV somewhere?
The anode is a 3/4" pipe tap. By the time the original anode has deteriorated, ALL exposed metal surfaces should already be coated with the anode's material. What do you mean by " hook it up tne same way"? Does that mean you will REMOVE the anode rod. That is NOT a good idea on a new water heater. There is no warranty issue with removing the anode rod, because when a heater fails under warranty, NOBODY looks at it. It goes directly into the scrap pile.
Maybe I'm all wet, but my understanding of a sacraficial anode is that because it is more reactive than the steel (iron) in the tank, it gets eaten away rather than the steel (iron). It ends up as ions and stays in suspension and is flushed out with the water as used. As opposed to a closed system like in a boiler, there is constantly new, reactive, air carying water being replaced in the tank, so it is an on-going battle to decide which part gets eaten up. So, like on bouys, ships, bridge abutments, and anything else that may be in water, keeping the anodes replaced and intact helps extend the life of the thing they are attached to. With anything, though, it is a losing battle, and eventually, while the corrosion is mostly controlled by the sacraficial action, some occurs elsewhere (in the tank), so it can't stop it forever. But, you can slow it down considerably if you keep a full anode in there. On a ship, and other big expensive items, they repaint them periodically...can't do that to the inside of your WH tank, but those ships, etc. would be a rusting hulk much sooner if they didn't have and replenish when required, their sacraficial anodes.
Jim DeBruycker
Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
Maybe the guy was bright enough to cut the anode off and just dropped it in the tank.
If it would make a 'connection' to the tank is another question.
They make outlet ports with the anode attached.
ok so i installed the tank yesterday and traced back the 1/2 line coming out of the anode port.
the guy had ran 1/2" out of the anode port then into the crawl space where he Tees off and runs 1/2" line down around 25 feet to a bathroom and then ties back into the 3/4" right before it goes upto the fixture.
the other side runs to the kitchen and then ties in the same.
has anyone heard of this before? im guessing its maybe a trick to gain more water pressure?
i have seen many suspect plumbing work in the house. Ie. bent nails as hangers touching the copper.
Maybe he intended it as a passive return loop to get hot water to circulate.


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On the last Wednesday of 2011 we will have our End Of Year Celebration.
We will be loading our 6th container of the year with bikes, books and education resources for African schools.
And the highlights of 2011 which we will be celebrating include...
Launching Badge-A-Bike : our Virtual Gift to support bikes4Africa
Connecting our Learning Development Centre in The Gambia to the World Wide Web
Running our first Teacher Development Workshops for Gambian teachers
Holding our first My Bike Jumble : these will now be held every month
Gaining the support of journalist and broadcaster Jon Snow
A visit from Jim Moulson, President, Rotary International Britain and Ireland [RIBI]
Loading our Silver Jubilee Container in July [that was our first 25 containers away!]
So, if you'd like to take a well-earned break from the effort of eating mince pies and watching TV, why not come and join us at the Container Loading? [Between eating more mince pies, and raising a glass or two, we might have you loading a few bikes too.]
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June 1-4, 2004
Salvo fires a final-round 70 to capture the Girls Division crown
JACKSON, Miss. Mu Hu of Shen Zhen, China, shot a bogey-free final-round 68 to win the Nike Golf Junior at Colonial presented by the Mississippi Farm Bureau. Hus tournament-total of 3-under-par 213 put him five shots ahead of Hunter Hamrick of Montgomery, Ala., who had a final-round 69.
Second-round leader Lion Kim of Lake Mary, Fla., finished with a tournament-total of 3-over-par 219, along with Kyle Cothran of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., and Will Ovenden of Columbia, S.C.
Sarah Salvo of Glendale, Calif., playing in her first AJGA tournament, was the only player to break par in the girls division. She fired a final-round 70 for a tournament-total of 4-over-par 220, defeating Sakurako Mori of Ibaraki, Japan, by two strokes.
The Nike Golf Junior at Colonial presented by the Mississippi Farm Bureau was a 54-hole stroke play event conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at Colonial Country Club, Jackson Course. The tournament featured 84 of the nations premier junior golfers, ages 12-15, from 17 states, Japan and China.
I wanted to shoot bogey-free, said the 15-year-old Hu, who had one win and two second-place finishes in AJGA tournaments in 2003. I had a good feeling coming into this week.
That confidence came despite not having played well leading up to the tournament. Things only got better as the week wore on, though, as Hu followed an opening-round 75 with a second-round 70.
I wasnt playing good and I was a little angry the first day, said Hu, who trailed Kim by two shots entering the final round. The last two days I calmed down and played better.
Salvo, who turns 14 years old on June 9, entered the final round tied with Mori, who struck first with a birdie at No. 2. But Salvo responded by making four birdies in her next six holes to make the turn at 3-under-par.
I was nervous, Salvo said. If youre not nervous, its not normal.
After a birdie at No. 10 put her at 4-under-par for the round, a double-bogey at No. 11 allowed Mori to close to within one. The duo battled across the back nine, but it wasnt until Salvo rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt on No. 18 that she could finally breathe easy.
I was just trying to forget about each hole, Salvo said, and not try to protect my score. I guess it worked.
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For more information on the Nike Golf Junior at Colonial presented by Mississippi Farm Bureau, contact AJGA National Headquarters at (770) 868-4200.
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Where would we be without stress?
Stress is what kick starts us, keeps us motivated, makes our hearts go pitter-patter, our minds race, and our stomachs churn and burn. Stress is what gives our mo its jo.
And ask yourself this, where would your blood pressure be without stress?
We have now become so accustomed to stress, that we no longer even bother to stress about being stressed. Stress is the new normal.
Show me a person who is not living with stress, and I'll show you someone who should have a mirror passed under their nose to make sure they are still with us.
Stress is so ubiquitous that it can no longer be confined to certain persons, places or things. Everything causes stress even things that are intended to relieve stress, like yoga.
In all honesty, what yoga practitioner has not experienced stress during a yoga class because they did not feel their stress level was being sufficiently alleviated? (Must breathe through my nose faster, faster, faster.) Also, what yogi can swear he or she has never used meditation to work on a To Do list?
Stress has become such a constant companion that if there were no stress we would miss it.
Imagine what our lives would be like stress free.
Driving would be slower, communication with other motorists less digital.
Family time would be valued, not scheduled.
Wine would become something you have with dinner, not for dinner.
Exercise would be done to enjoy life, not avoid death.
Moods would be subject to change, not swings.
Rolaids would be kept in the medicine cabinet, not the candy dish.
As for sleep, what would the ceiling above the bed do for company at 3 a.m. if there were no stress?
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Lance. Mine does not splash. I notice these things. Believe me. I have obsessive compulsive disorder.
Is is splashing back from flushing or just when you pee in it?
I replaced my splashing Cadet 3 yesterday with a new toto drake (elongated 2 piece). Believe it or not, it also splashes. I just do not understand what is causing this to happen. I am either the unluckiest guy in the world or I notice what others do not.
Lance. Mine does not splash. I notice these things. Believe me. I have obsessive compulsive disorder.
Is is splashing back from flushing or just when you pee in it?
You must be having a run of bad luck. My Cadet 3, which I've described above doesn't splash. I also have a Drake which came out of the box flawless just as the pros here like Terry and Redwood said it would. My Drake in the 2.5 years it's been in place has never splashed. To compare the two, I took a hand mirror and looked at the rim holes underneath. The Drake's rim is lined with perfect circles. The flush is straight down with a nice satisfied gulp! Nothing comes back, not even a splash!
What kind of a splash are you getting from your Drake, and where is it hitting?
On another note, I have moved back to the Mountain for the season, and my two ancient (1950's) Eljer toilets (one a 5 gallon siphon jet with a additional jet assisted swirl, and the other, pictured above, a 7 gallon gusher with forward trap married to a "Standard" tank) are seeing to my needs.
My Drake and my Cadet 3 win hands down in performance!!!!!
I often have to flush twice with the 5 gallon siphon jet because it chews and spits back paper, and less often with the "washdown" bowl (which swishes almost violently). BUT, water here is free and the Eljer bowls are the tallest I've ever had for a round front bowl. So, I guess I'll keep them (at least for now.....)!
Hi All,
First I want to thank Terry for this forum and everyone for posting. I found this site invaluable in selecting and installing a unit to replace a 40 year old toilet in my home this past week.
I had been reviewing manufacturers & models for a while and based on the recent wave of posts on the Cadet 3 I decided to give it a try. I bought the all-in-one kit, round bowl. Based on recent posts, here are my findings regarding the most common issues I saw posted.
1) Glazing quality/finish :
I did not open the box prior to leaving the store, but scrutinized over the unit when I got it home. Honestly my first reaction was one of concern. The unit was packed well, but when I pulled out the bowl, I found three areas of glazing that looked dark, rough, and messy, as if they had glazed over a dirty unit. Then I realized that these were all at the points one might hold the unit while lifting it. I'm not sure what the workers had on their hands but these marks required some soapy water and some good rubbing to get off. The glazing was actually fine in these areas. It was just dirty hand prints that had baked on during storage and transport. I did find areas on the bottom of the bowl unit (the undermost surface facing the floor and not normally exposed to water), where it appeared that glazing might have been missed and the material had been spot sealed with some type of rubberized sealant.
Marks/malformations:The only mark was a small dimple on the front edge of the tank lid that is visible if you crouch down to eye level with the lid, but not when you look down from the height of a normal adult while entering the bathroom.
2) Tank to Bowl, and lid to tank fit:
I had read that some people were very concerned about the tank feeling loose after tightening. The plastic bag that held the tank nut wrench (yes, this kit includes everything necessary to install) stated that the tank should be tightened until the tank met and contacted the front and back of the bowl. I carefully aligned the rubber gasket and even squeezed it into the place, and then began tightening. When I started tightening, the gap was at least 3/8 inch. I went back and forth and I'll admit I got worried, as it took a little bit of effort to tighten each nut. I actually bent over and rested some of my weight on the top of the tank (chest resting on open tank) to compress the rubber ring, and these seemed to help a bit. So, I took about 10 minutes just to do this, but just as they stated, I was able to bring both the front and back into contact and once I did not feel any motion when I tried to gently rock the tank back and forth, I stopped tightening. The tank feels very firm on the toilet and there is no gap along the junction where the tank and bowl meet.
Also I found that the tank lid fit very well, and was very stable, on the tank.
3) Toilet flush effectiveness and splash:
As others have noted, the toilet has a quick efficient flush, that is relatively quiet (very subjective area). I did notice a bit of a "gulp" at the beginning of the flush where it seemed a little air was escaping, and wondered whether my bathroom DWV had been vented properly. Since the previous old toilet did not exhibit this, I think it is just a result of the rapid flush.
Although I did not notice any large scale splashing that might result in the seat getting wet, I did sit down and flush as a test, and found that I remained dry.
4) Comfort:
I bought the regular round bowl unit. The height of the bowl is 15 inches, one inch taller than the unit I replaced. So even though I didn't get the taller unit, this toilet is taller and more comfortable than the unit it replaced.
5) Overall Conclusion: Overall, my experience was good, and although I found that the finish of the unit did not match that of the 1967 unit I replaced, it is completely adequate (the expected visible areas are all finished well) and the unit is attractive, solid feeling and works well.
I would also consider replacing my other toilet with this. One thing to note is that if you have an older home where they didn't paint behind the tank, the new smaller tanks will force you to break out a paint brush, but that is to be expected with any newer, smaller toilet.
Although the Cadet 3 unit has worked out fine, I do think American Standard should improve quality of the unit, and get them packed without dirty hand prints on them, because I wouldn't be surprised if possibly some of the others' comments about flaws in the finish were these baked on dirty hand prints. Also since the packaging of my unit was fine I believe these marks were made at the packing facility, not due to a return. I would happily spend a little more to have overall better finish and a clean unit.
For anyone needing a 10" rough-in, the Cadet 3 is a good choice. I'm happy with the flush performance and you can't best the 1000 on the MaP tests. Mine does not splash. It was a little tricky to find what I needed. I wanted round front and regular height since this would be used by my young children. I went with 2384.010 (3011 bowl, 4019 tank). To get this I had to buy a white bowl from Lowes (HD had only elongated or bone for RF) and the tank from HD. Neither store had both! Total cost was only about $130. Note that HD is selling the tank as for a 12" "compact elongated" but it works in several applications. (Thank goodness for the AS website to know the exact model numbers.) I put a Champion round "EverClean" seat on it (5285) because I wanted to stick with AS and it was the only choice in stores. Seems OK not special.
I needed a 10" rough-in unit and this was about the only thing I could get without special ordering and/or spending a bundle. For instance, I had a new Kohler Wellworth in my last house (which was fair not great). Since they make a 10" Wellworth I thought I might try that--too much money and special order for mediocre performance. I prefer to buy at my indy plumbing supply house vs HD/Lowes but they don't stock AS. I had already purchased a Toto Drake from them before measuring the rough (doh!) so that will go in another bathroom now (the others do have 12" rough!). Also, I had to add 1" of flange spacers and do some mortar repair around the flange due to the hack job by the original builders, so I was nervous about using the Toto adapters to make something else fit the 10" space.
My cadet 3 is almost two years old now. I recently went on vacation for two weeks and came home yesterday.
When I turned the water back on, I could hear a drip coming from inside my Cadet 3. On closer inspection it appeared to be a very slight leak from the flapper which had developed a blister on the rubber.
So, it was off to the DIY store today to buy a Korky flapper. They make one especially to fit the Cadet 3.
I fitted the new one, and with some chain adjustment, the thing works smoother than ever.
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The blistered flapper seems to be an issue, doesn't it? My Cadet 3 has been in since March, and my water has chloramine in it (a big controversy within my regional water district over use of chloramine vs chlorine). It might be worth replacing the original flapper now with the Korky before trouble starts (or at least have one on hand).
Thanks for the heads up, Ian.
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Hi all,
I would first like to thank everyone for this forum I have found it very informative!
I do have a question of my own . . . I just installed a Cadet 3 in my house on Saturday and I find that the flapper seems to close very quickly. Almost too quickly. The toilet just doesn't seem to "sound" right. Is this normal for this toilet? The performance does seem to be there it is just that the flushing action seems to end abruptly (the flapper only takes about a second, if that, to close and appears to be weighted). I adjusted the water level almost to the top of the overflow vent and adjusted the chain so that it is taught. I am used to a flapper that has a "floater" on it to help it stay open for a while.
Perhaps this is just how this toilet is but it does seem odd to me.
Any advice is appreciated!
Your chain might be too taught or too slack. Slacken it off a little or try tightening it. Cadet 3s are very sensitive to the right chain adjustment.
Too far one way or the other has caused me problems.
The low flow toilets do NOT sound like the old ones...the flush is quite fast and they do NOT empty the tank. So, as long as it flushes the wastes, it's probably the new normal...you'll get used to is quickly. Because they only use a small amount of water, refill is much quicker, too.
Jim DeBruycker
Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
OK . . . thanks for the responses. I actually replaced a low flow (6L American Standard Marina) which was completely useless but it didn't sound like this one. The sound is like a whoosh with an abrupt gurgle almost like how an old toilet would sound if you didn't press the lever all the way down.
Man that old toilet was bad!
Another thought on this . . . I failed to mention that my tank is insulated. This obviously does not allow as much water in the tank as a non-insulated version. Perhaps this is an issue? If it is, can the insulation be removed (I know it can be removed but will it cause any damage to the tank)?
Modern toilets do not empty the tank upon flushing, so it probably wouldn't make any difference. Now, to get the required flush volume, the closing of the flush valve (normally a flapper) must be calibrated to the specific toilet. Yours may not be working properly in that regard.
Jim DeBruycker
Important note - I'm not a pro
Retired Defense Industry Engineer; Schluter 2.5-day Workshop Completed 2013, 2014
The real news, for me, was that the fill valve assembly in the Cadet3 is serviceable, not a throwaway. I was able to take the valve apart, get the offending piece of lime out, re-install, and it works fine again. And the flapper is not a throwaway either, the gasket can be replaced.
Remarks from plumbers notwithstanding, this DIY homeowner continues to be impressed with the Cadet3 toilet. It's a flushing wonder.
- djb
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GENEVA, Switzerland -- Every year on March 21, the United Nations commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This year, I watched a panel discussion with about 300 journalists and guests at the Palace of the United Nations, convened to honor the occasion.
The panel's theme was "Racism in Sport," and it was hosted by Navi Pillay, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights. Panelists included AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng; World Cup winner and former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira; Piara Powar, the executive director of FARE network, a European organization dedicated to fighting prejudice; representatives of FIFA and UEFA; and other UN personnel.
As you might imagine, I carried more than a small amount of cynicism into the event. Questions about how to actually fight racism are not easily answerable, and to make matters worse, the powerful people in the world's game -- those capable of initiating change -- often don't seem take the matter seriously. Just look at the lopsided fines handed out during Euro 2012, when UEFA fined Nicklas Bendtner 100,000 euros for showing his sponsored underpants, but fined the Croatian Federation only 80,000 euros for the racial abuse of Italian players and the use of flares.
Before Euro 2012, UEFA talked a good game about racism being unacceptable, but when it comes time to act, the result often underwhelms. I wasn't sure how much a nonbinding meeting at the United Nations would really move the discussion forward.
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The panelists were each given an opportunity to read prepared statements, dealing predominantly with racism in soccer, before taking brief questions from the audience. The statements lasted roughly 10 minutes each and contained several common themes, chief among them the need for tougher official responses in the face of racial abuse from fans.
Federico Addiechi, the head of social responsibility at FIFA, made assurances that racism was something FIFA treated with the "utmost sincerity," stating that FIFA's zero-tolerance stance on racist abuse was "part of FIFA's DNA." Addiechi went on to announce that Jeffrey Webb, the president of CONCACAF, would head up a "task force" charged with addressing racism in the game. He also suggested FIFA would adopt a much tougher stance in response to documented cases of racism, including points deductions and even relegation.
"We know that fines are not, or may not be, enough," he said.
Addiechi also noted that FIFA wouldn't be able to stomp out racism alone. FIFA's jurisdiction reaches only so far, and much depends on how individual countries deal with prosecuting racist acts. "We need solidarity," he said. "If the entire football community doesn't act as one, we will fail."
All the panelists were united behind Boateng, whom they universally praised for his actions in January 2013, when he responded to racist chanting during a friendly match against a fourth-division side by picking up the ball, kicking it into the stands, and walking off the field. His teammates joined him. He was the first player on a major European side to react in such a way.
Boateng, for his part, stole the show with his eloquent, metaphor-rich statement and his often-funny responses to questions. He said that when he was younger, he thought racism was "like a headache" -- something that would eventually go away or cease to be a problem if ignored. Recently, however, he became a father, and his opinion changed.
"We cannot afford to be indifferent and passive," he said.
When a member of a group of young footballers from Geneva asked him what advice he would give them should they experience similar racial abuse, he joked, "Don't walk off the pitch, because then you'll have to sit up here."
The room erupted in laughter. When things quieted down, he went on to tell the players that walking off the pitch is not always the correct solution, and that in the face of racial abuse they should first speak with the ref, and if that doesn't work, then notify their coaches.
It was the discussion of Boateng's walking off that I found most heartening. Although Boateng told the gathered youth not to walk off, and at times said that it was "wrong," he seemed bullish about the decision at other periods. Asked if he'd have walked off during a Serie A or Champions League match, he responded by saying, "It's not important in which game, at what moment, or which situation, but I think we have to stand up against [racism] every time, if it's a World Cup final, a Champions League final, or just a friendly game."
Both Powar and Vieira were particularly supportive. Powar called Boateng's actions "the beginning of a fight back [against racism]." Vieira called them a "massive statement." I agree. If the issue in and of itself isn't enough to get FIFA, UEFA and the rest of those in soccer's power structure to act in solidarity, and with real purpose, the threat of not having a game at all might.
"If he didn't walk off, we wouldn't be here," Vieira said. I think we can all agree on that.


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Among the thousands of Olympic athletes who marched in the opening night ceremony were 10 from Syria, a nation awash in bloodshed under the government of President Bashar Assad.
I wondered about them, these athletes from Syria.
Whom do they represent when they wear Syria across their chest? For whom are the medals, should they win? Did the opening night ceremony of fireworks and flames remind them of home? How must it feel to be playing in London when back home your compatriots are engaged in a life and death competition called war — and murder?
More than 19,000 reportedly have died in Syria since March 2011. Most of these have been civilians killed by the Assad government.
I wonder if the civilians in Syria are aware that there are Games going on in London so far removed from the carnage. The NBC network news showed a mother going to the morgue where her son lay dead from a government sniper's bullet to the head. Does she know the Games go on?
Do Assad's soldiers who are killing them indiscriminately know the Games go on, with over 10,500 athletes from around the world competing for medals of gold, silver and bronze?
Do those fighting against the Assad government army know? Do they care?
The world keeps on playing — bouncing balls on hardwood floors, splashing in pools of chlorine water, riding horses on green grass, running laps on fresh tracks, kicking up imported sand from quarries, swinging swords for sport, lifting iron for the heck of it, skimming balls on grass toward crowded nets — all in the Olympic spirit.
Of course it's not a total escape from the world's reality. Two athletes have been sent home for tweeting racist remarks. One was a Swiss player who tweeted comments against the South Korean team that defeated his; the other was a Greek player who tweeted about the number of Africans in her country.
And the world keeps on cheering.
I wonder how I would feel if I were in a fight for survival, a fight for my family's survival, and the cheers of the Olympic fans reached my ear. How I would feel knowing the world can send world-class athletes thousands of miles away to engage in competition in London, but cannot find the way to send soldiers to stop the blood and body parts that litter the streets of Syria.
In time it will be over, but how will the world look back?
The show must go on. The world keeps on living even when others are dying. I have watched and will watch. I enjoy the Olympics. Always have, from the time I was a young boy. The Games are entertaining and inspiring. I understand the Olympic ideals, as well as the spirit.
I can forget all else that is going on in this big world of ours when engrossed in watching the Olympic competition in sports I love and sports I would not normally have given the time of day.
But I do have to wonder when I see the news of athletes "battling" for medals, while other scenes flash of those battling for life.
How would it feel to be in Syria in a struggle for life where nations have not come to intervene, but these same nations gather together for games?
On the Olympic stage, the shooting and killing takes a back seat. The world keeps crowning winners with medals of gold, silver and bronze. In Syria, someone will be crowned with blood. And while no one can guarantee that what will rise from the ashes will not be a government more repressive than the current one, whatever government results will be one in which the world will have had a hand, by not lifting a hand.
In the Games of the XXX Olympiad, there have already been many Olympic moments. But in the continuing bloodshed in Syria, there will be no "we are the world" moment of which anyone can be proud.
Frank Harris III is chairman of the journalism department at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Every candidate running for County Commissioner wants what's best for San Miguel County. More jobs for our citizens, a budget with enough revenues to provide vital services and ensure public safety, and maintaining the natural beauty of our county that is the foundation for our quality of life.
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Different circumstances and situations require a different set of skills for any leadership position. In this case, San Miguel County is facing a period of declining revenues, budget reductions, and an uncertain economic future.
We need a commissioner with real-world business experience. Someone with the knowledge and common sense to guide San Miguel County through uncertain times. With increased deficit spending, declining tax revenues, and the probability of significant budget cuts on the horizon, I believe my experience and knowledge make me the most qualified person to be the next commissioner in District 3.
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A couple of weeks ago, a group of Long Beach residents sent a letter and a video to Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway a few years back bought BNSF, the railway that is proposing to build a new intermodal transfer yard west of the 710. Perhaps keying off a book that celebrates Buffett's ability to see the handwriting on the wall via Main Street rather than Wall Street, the residents voiced their opposition to the Southern California International Gateway project.
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HAMPTON, N.Y. – A Whitehall man was arrested by State Police Monday following an investigation into a reported rape.
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"We are opening up our streaming broadcast to the world as a show of appreciation to all of the wonderful people serving in the National Guard. No matter where they are located or where they may be stationed, we want everyone to be able to experience all of the live ADRL action and enjoy every memorable moment from our upcoming race in Topeka," ADRL Executive Vice President Jeff Fortune said.
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