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For 364 days a year, all that matters is what kind of music YOU like. But on Sunday, when the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards show comes on, it is the opinion of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States that counts.
We crunched the numbers, evaluated the contenders and channeled the academy's decision-making process to figure out who will win and who will be left sitting there in the audience, trying to hide their shame, rage and disappointment. Here's what we came up with for the Best Female Pop Vocal category. That's right. BATTLE OF THE DIVAS! And no Norah Jones around to calmly steal the gold!
The Breakdown: Adele won both this category AND Best New Artist at the Grammys last year. It's true! I looked it up and everything. So you would think she's primed to take this category for a second straight year, but that is where you are WRONG, bucko! No one likes to see people win things over and over again. It's why all rational people hate the New York Yankees. Adele's piano ballad is quite pretty and her vocals are spot-on, but familiarity breeds contempt. VERDICT: Loser
"Hot N Cold," by Katy Perry
The Breakdown: "You change your mind like a girl changes clothes." OH SNAP! That girl isn't taking any of your guff, boy! I think "Hot N Cold" is the best song in this category, but that's hardly a deciding factor in who wins a Grammy (next year, when I kidnap all the voters, will be a different story). I think Perry will tempt many voters, but many more will stay away, given that Perry now dates Russell Brand, and there's no available hand sanitizer near the ceremony's podium. VERDICT: Loser
"Sober," by Pink
The Breakdown: Not to be confused with "Sober," by Tool, a song that will thrill and terrify you in equal measure. Notice how they swapped Pink in for Lady Gaga when no one was looking? The Grammys are so sneaky like that. Anyway, while Pink's song plays as a searing confessional, it sounds way too much like "Don't Let Me Get Me," and plenty of other songs she recorded long ago. VERDICT: Loser
"Halo," by Beyonce
The Breakdown: Again, the Grammy voters swap out Beyonce's "Single Ladies" with this track, which isn't anywhere near as good. This category will be a showdown between Beyonce and Taylor Swift. I think the Grammy voters purposely shut "Single Ladies" out of this category to prevent Kanye from bum rushing the stage. And that's a shame, because I would totally watch the Grammys if that happened. That is to say, I would totally watch that one segment of the Grammys on YouTube ten hours after the telecast if that happened. VERDICT: Loser
"You Belong With Me," by Taylor Swift
The Breakdown: Swift has to win one of these major awards at some point. I think her music's too kiddieish for the Song and Record of the Year categories. This seems like a very nice place to assign her a token nod of appreciation. VERDICT: WINNER!


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Lightning sparks nine new fires ahead of temperature spike
Lightning strikes have sparked nine fires in Victoria's east, about 280 kilometres from where the Aberfeldy inferno continues to raze bushland.
The new fires ignited in a state forest, about 13 kilometres east of Orbost on Monday night. A spokeswoman for the State Control Centre said the nine fires were all small and would not hinder the firefighting effort in the Aberfeldy blaze, which has grown to more than 60,000 hectares.
"The fires are pretty subdued because there has been a bit of rain in the district," the spokeswoman said. "But the most important thing is ensuring they do not grow in size before the spike in hot weather forecast for later this week."
The temperature is predicted to hit 37 degrees on Thursday, heaping pressure on firefighters to contain the fires across the state's east.
Six hundred firefighters and 13 aircraft are battling the Aberfeldy blaze, which has spread to the north of the Baw Baw National Park.
Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley said on Friday that he expected the fire to burn for at least two weeks as it enters inaccessible wilderness.
That fire has already killed one man, 84-year-old Stan Hayhurst who was found in a burnt out car near Seaton last Friday.
His family said he was a loved father, husband and grandfather, who retired to the country and built his own home in Seaton 20 years ago.
"Stan was a quiet man who loved the quiet and relaxed lifestyle of the bush and the country community. He also loved his vintage motorbikes and sitting out the back of his property feeding the birds. Stan was much loved and we are devastated by his death," his family said in a prepared statement.
The Gippsland fire also destroyed four holiday homes in the Baw Baw National Park and one permanent residence in Seaton last week.
The control centre spokeswoman said no properties were under direct threat at this stage but nearby residents should remain vigilant.

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PHOENIX -- Braves left fielder Justin Upton is getting used to the smattering of boos every time he steps up to the plate at Chase Field, the ballpark he used to call home when he played for the D-backs.
He knows the best way to stop them is simply to produce and that he did at a key moment on Sunday against rookie D-backs starter Chase Anderson.View Full Game Coverage
PHOENIX -- Braves left fielder Justin Upton is getting used to the smattering of boos every time he steps up to the plate at Chase Field, the ballpark he used to call home when he played for the D-backs.
He knows the best way to stop them is simply to produce and that he did at a key moment on Sunday against rookie D-backs starter Chase Anderson.View Full Game Coverage
Upton, a right-handed hitter, drilled a two-run, sixth-inning homer into the Arizona bullpen, giving his club a short-lived two-run lead in what turned out to be a 6-5 loss to the D-backs.
"Hey, man, everybody is entitled to their opinion," Upton said when asked about the jeers after his team lost for the fourth time in its last five games. "I am playing in Atlanta now so it is a blessing to get a chance to play with the guys over here, too. At the end of the day I can't hang my head. I'm happy where I'm at."
Veteran Braves starter Aaron Harang and a pair of relievers melted down in a six-run D-backs seventh inning that included two-run homers by rookie David Peralta and Paul Goldschmidt. Anderson pitched well enough to run his record to 5-0, all the victories coming in his five starts since being brought up from Double-A Mobile on May 6.
Upton, the No. 1 overall pick by the D-backs in the 2005 First-Year Player draft, was traded to the Braves along with Chris Johnson on Jan. 24, 2013. He has always hit well at Chase Field, and in the three-game series he had a pair of singles, the homer, three RBIs and two walks in 14 plate appearances.
"He's a good player," said Kirk Gibson, who had Upton on his club for the two and a half seasons he managed the D-backs before the trade. "We had to deal with him. We had a pretty good gameplan against him. Made a couple mistakes, he tagged us."
The two-out homer, coming on the heels of a Freddie Freeman single to give the Braves a 2-0 lead, was his 69th homer here to go along with 224 RBIs. Freeman also had an eighth-inning homer, his 10th. Upton's shot went out so fast that had the boo-birds blinked, they would have certainly missed it.
"It was a two-iron," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said about Upton's homer. "We touched on it earlier in the series, I love the kid. I hate for him to get booed here. He didn't leave. He got traded. He was an All-Star a couple of times. He's a terrific player and I'm sure he was terrific in the community.
"But he had a great series. I thought he gave us some good at-bats. He gave us a lead today with that two-run homer. I'm glad he's wearing an Atlanta Braves uniform."
Harang has filled in well for the Braves since signing as a free agent on March 26, and did so for most of the game again Sunday. He pitched in and out of trouble, blanking the D-backs through six innings, but blew that 2-0 advantage when Aaron Hill singled to open the seventh and Peralta hit a two-run homer, the first of his short Major League career.
Harang had walked six and allowed four hits, striking out four, when he was removed after walking Cody Ross with none out in the seventh.
"You've got to run him back out there," Gonzalez said, explaining the decision to keep Harang in the game for a total of 109 pitches. "He's got a two-hit shutout. You've been watching it. We get into the seventh and [the bullpen] can't bridge it. So we tried to run him back out there and let him get us through that seventh inning somehow. He had some walks, but you felt comfortable that he could maneuver through the lineup. That seventh inning just unraveled on us."
Left-hander Luis Avilan replaced Harang and immediately walked pinch-hitter Eric Chavez. Pinch-runners for both hitters eventually scored on a base hit by Chris Owings off David Hale, the third pitcher in the inning. Goldschmidt then hit his 12th homer, a jolt to deep left-center, as the D-backs sent 10 men to the plate.
But the Braves wouldn't give up.
Ramiro Pena hit Atlanta's third homer of the day in the ninth, a solo shot to pull the club within one, but Brad Ziegler retired the next three batters for his first save of the season. Of course, it was Upton standing in the on-deck, awaiting one more crack at the D-backs when Freeman struck out swinging to end it.
"We know the game is never over. We know what we are capable of doing. We can put good at-bats together. We made a run at it but came up short," said Upton, who came into the series hitting .380 at Turner Field and .194 on the road. "Personally, I am starting to try to turn things around. I had a rough couple of weeks."
Upton still calls the Phoenix area home. He spent the weekend staying in his new house in nearby Scottsdale, but won't be back again until the offseason.
"November, I hope," Upton said.
And he leaves town with just a tad of ambivalence.
"I shared five years here with them," Upton said, referring to the fans. "I enjoyed it. Obviously a lot of people didn't enjoy seeing me come back."
Barry M. Bloom is a national reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Boomskie on Baseball. Follow @boomskie on Twitter.


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Thomas Gainsborough
Heneage Lloyd and his sister
Britain, c. 1750
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
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Most of the art I love was painted in or about St. Ives. I am not very susceptible to Thomas Gainsborough, or the whole school of dynastic portraits of which he was a notable perpetrator. But for me the heart-stopping picture in the Fitz is nevertheless a Gainsborough - his picture of Heneage Lloyd and his sister Lucy. The two children are arm in arm, and are shown in an Arcadian garden. They look out of the canvas at us unsmiling and alert. Lucy holds an arrow, her brother holds a bow. Someone has bought for Heneage, perhaps for this very portrait, a suit of clothes that are far too large for him: his stockings are wrinkled on his stick-like legs, his waistcoat is hitched around his waist, and would surely fall almost to his knees if he stood up in it. He looks too frail to meet the expectation of growth that those clothes contain.
I have written a great deal for children and about children, and this painting speaks to me about that mysterious state. I call it mysterious because everybody has been a child, and yet childhood can be understood only when one grows beyond it. Yet one can never leave it; among all the many people an adult is, the child they once were remains a central presence. The peaceful Arcadian garden in which these two seem to have been playing as Cupids embodies an idea of childhood as protected, happy and safe which is surely usually false, but is a trope of mythological power, and still what most adults hope to achieve for the children in their care.
I suppose the immense pathos that I sense in this picture arises from the unknowability of the future of these two at the moment they were painted. The way the present scene contains both past and future is a major subject of the art I practise- the art of novel writing. The novel had barely begun in England at the time of this picture, but it seems to me that Thomas Gainsborough depicted his subjects with a novelist's eye.
Jill Paton Walsh CBE (b. 1937)
Born Gillian Bliss in London in 1937, Jill Paton Walsh was educated at St Michael's Convent, North Finchley, London before reading English at St Anne's College, Oxford. From 1959 to 1962 she taught English at Enfield Girl's Grammar School in London. In 1961, she married Anthony Paton Walsh; now deceased, they have one son and two daughters.
An author committed to children's literature, Paton Walsh was awarded The Chicago Herald Tribune Book World Prize for Firewood in 1970, the Whitbread Prize (for a children's novel) for The Emperor's Winding Sheet in 1974, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Prize for Unleaving in 1976, the Universe Prize for A Parcel of Patterns and the Smarties Grand Prix for Gaffer Samson's Luck in 1984. The recipient of an Arts Council Creative Writing Fellowship from 1976 to 1978, Paton Walsh was a 'permanent visiting faculty member' of the Centre for Children's Literature, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts from 1978 to 1986, a Whitbread Prize judge in 1984. She served on the management committee of the Society of Authors and is now on The Society's Council. She has contributed articles and reviews to many journals and is currently 'adjunct British board member' of Childrens' Literature New England.
More recently Paton Walsh has written for adults and Knowledge for Angels, a fable set on a remote pre-reformation Christian island, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1994. She is also the author of four detective stories - The Wyndham Case, A Piece of Justice, Debts of Dishonor and The Bad Quartro - and in 1998 evoked critical acclaim for the completion of Dorothy L. Sayer's unfinished novel Thrones, Dominations.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Paton Walsh was awarded a CBE for services to literature in 1996.
Jill Paton Walsh now lives in Cambridge, with her second husband John Rowe Townsend.
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Selected Bibliography
J. Paton Walsh, Hengest's Tale, Macmillan, 1966; 5th edition 1988
J. Paton Walsh, Fireweed, Macmillan, 1970 – The Chicago Herald Tribune Book World Prize, 1970
J. Paton Walsh, The Emperor's Winding Sheet, Macmillan, 1974 – Whitbread Prize, 1974
J. Paton Walsh, Unleaving, Macmillan, 1976; 4th edition 1985 – The Boston Globe-Horn Book Prize, 1976
J. Paton Walsh, A Chance Child, Macmillan, 1978 – Phoenix Prize, 1998
J. Paton Walsh, A Parcel of Patterns, Viking Kestrel, 1984 – Universe Prize, 1984
J. Paton Walsh, Gaffer Samson's Luck, Viking Kestrel, 1984 – Smarties Prize Grand Prix, 1984
J. Paton Walsh, The Wyndham Case - Imogen Quy Mystery 1, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1993
J. Paton Walsh, Knowledge of Angels, Colt Books Cambridge, 1994 - shortlisted for the Booker Prize, 1994
J. Paton Walsh, A Piece of Justice - Imogen Quy Mystery 2, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1995
J. Paton Walsh, completion of novel by Dorothy L Sayers, Thrones, Dominations, Hodder & Stoughton, 1998
J. Paton Walsh, Debts of Dishonour - Imogen Quy Mystery 3, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2006
J. Paton Walsh, The Bad Quarto - Imogen Quy Mystery 4, Hodder & Stoughton, London, 2006


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Underwater Drones Make a Splash
The next wave of drones is making a splash. A growing number of companies are making remotely-operated underwater vehicles, or ROVS, for everything from monitoring fish farms to finding buried treasure. WSJ's Will Connors reports.
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- Cosanti's Pumpkin Apse and Barrel Vaults, constructed using concrete-lined mounds of earth. (photo courtesy of Cosanti Foundation)
Paolo's Phoenix: Cosanti, Arizona
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Ongoing seminars provide students hands-on participation in building the city from the ground up – literally. Just shy of 10,000 students from around the world have participated in Soleri's workshops, and more than a dozen structures have been built, including a bakery, gallery, housing, artisan studios, the Cafe at Arcosanti offering $9 buffet meals that includes gourmet vegetarian and vegan options, and the popular Colly Soleri Music Center, an outdoor amphitheater where concerts and dance performances are held. (Check out arcosanti.org for a schedule of events including October's Different Skies Space Music Festival.)
Music reverberates throughout Soleri's communities. The acoustical qualities of the vaults and amphitheaters, the wind blowing across the mesa, the bells that hang from trees as well as the birds nesting in the branches beside them.
Annual bell sale fundraisers make this one-of-a-kind art work more affordable. Cosanti's autumn sale was recently held in October. Dates are not yet set for Arcosanti's sales, which usually occur nearer to Christmas, then again in the spring.
Self and guided tours of both sites are offered daily except for major holidays. Cosanti is located 13 miles northeast of Phoenix in Scottsdale. Arcosanti, another 52 miles north, conducts tours and offers modest accommodations (no air conditioning) decorated with Soleri's siltcast ceiling designs for $30-$65/night. The Sky Suite goes for $100/night. Breakfast is included.
Coincidentally, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, set into the sandstone foothills of northeast Scottsdale, offers tours ranging from $18 to $35.


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Judge orders halt to West Brook field house
Judge Mickey Shuffield ruled Thursday afternoon that the Beaumont Independent School District violated state law regarding bid procedures involving West Brook High School field house, as well as, in the bidding for construction of the new auditorium being constructed on the campus and has halted the progress on the field house. The judge ruled that BISD would be required to present information at a permanent injunction hearing.
The ruling immediately stops any ongoing work at the field by BISD's contractors. This is the second time a retraining order has been successfully sought by local attorneys Mike Getz and David Vann de Cordova. In both instances, separate judges have found that BISD violated the law on how it chose the contractor to perform work for the district.
Earlier in the day, BISD's attorney Melody Chappell argued that her client had followed proper procurement procedures despite that argument being 180-degrees contrary to the one she used in federal court when U.S. District Judge Ron Clark entered a permanent injunction and forced the district to go out for bids a second time on the field house project. Now, Shuffield has ruled there was enough information presented in his courtroom on Thursday to show BISD's new bid and selection process also ran afoul of the law.
In his ruling on the auditorium issue Shuffield stated there was enough information to show that BISD violated the law there, as well, but because the project was already 8-months into construction he wrote the court, "will determine if injunctive relief is warranted in light of the stage of its progress and potential detriment to the public after parties have had an opportunity to present a complete record to the court."
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Attempts to reach Chappell for comment via email were unsuccessful at the time this story was posted.


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What dishwasher size will fit best in my kitchen?
With few exceptions, dishwashers have remained relatively standard in size throughout the years. In general, dishwashers are built to fit a 24″ wide and 34″ high opening within a 24″ deep cabinet. For smaller kitchens, there is a limited selection of 18″ wide dishwashers. In most cases, a new dishwasher can be installed into an existing opening with few, if any, modifications needed.
Occasionally, the cabinet opening may be less than 34″ in height. This is typically caused by new flooring being laid on top of old flooring, reducing the overall height of the opening. Sometimes counter tops are built slightly lower for handicap accessibility. Dishwashers of the past had a much greater variance in height adjustment compared to models available today. If your opening is less than 34″ in height, you will need to seek out a "short tub" or ADA compliant dishwasher.
Certain manufacturers provide dishwashers in a double or single drawer configuration. Double drawers can usually be installed into a standard dishwasher opening without any plumbing, electrical, or cabinet modifications. This configuration can be especially useful when a traditional dishwasher door – open 90 degrees – interferes with a walkway or extends into a kitchen island. Dishwasher drawers can often be purchased as single drawers, and installed individually or side by side. Single drawers can be particularly useful for kitchens with limited space or in those that require handicap accessibility.
In cases where a consumer wants a dishwasher but does not have the facilities for a built-in model, many manufacturers offer portable dishwasher models. Though less popular than they used to be, these units are designed with built-in wheels allowing for portability as well as a laminated top that can be used as a counter top. Portable dishwashers plug into a standard 110 volt electric outlet and include a built-in fill hose connection that adapts to most kitchen faucets.
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What colors and aesthetic options are available in a dishwasher?
Like most appliances, dishwashers are available in black, white and stainless steel. Bisque (also known as off-white) is also available in a limited selection of models. Most dishwashers come unfinished on the sides and top and are designed to fit inside a cabinet beneath a standard counter. Many older models featured framed-in door panels that were reversible and available in multiple colors and tones. Today, most dishwashers come with a prefinished door panel, allowing for a more integrated appearance.
Many dishwashers feature an electronic control panel that is traditionally located on the upper front of the dishwasher door. However, an increasing number of dishwashers now offer hidden controls for a more seamless appearance. Some hidden control dishwashers offer small indicator lights on the front of the door to display how much time is remaining in a cycle. Other models shine small infrared beams or chime when the cycle is fully completed.
For a truly integrated appearance, several manufacturers offer models with an unfinished door, able to accept a custom panel. In a fully integrated design such as this, a custom wood panel (built to the manufacturer's specifications) is required to match existing kitchen cabinetry. Matching handles and hardware can be supplied by the manufacturer or from the cabinet maker of your choice. This results in a dishwasher that is "hidden" within the cabinetry. Some manufacturers also offer a semi-integrated design where the controls panel is visible with a custom wood panel installed on the lower portion of the door.
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How do dishwashers differ in terms of cleaning?
As a general rule, most dishwashers now clean better than they did in the past. Some of this has to do with the way they're programmed. Although the dishwasher detergent we use today is more environmentally friendly than detergent of the past, it is not as effective in cleaning. So, while today's dishwashers are more efficient in their overall use of water and electricity, the wash times have been substantially lengthened to compensate for weaker detergent. On the other hand, older dishwashers are now hard-pressed to clean properly, given how detergents have been reformulated over the years.
Another factor that can make comparisons difficult is that some manufacturers are vague in what constitutes a wash level. While some of the very basic models offer just one or two spray arms, the most common configuration is to have a spray arm on the bottom, in the middle, and at the top of the dishwasher tub. These spray arms typically have a direct feed of water as opposed to the indirect tower design of the past.
Most dishwashers need a mechanism to dispose of any food that passes through the system. Very basic models feature soft-food disposers that eliminate small particles. The majority of dishwashers utilize a hard food disposer. Typically, this disposer system features a blade that spins at several thousand RPM, pulverizing any food particles into easily disposable particulates. These particulates are usually flushed out by a burst of hot, soapy water to prevent them from being re-deposited onto the dishes.
European style models, such as Bosch, ASKO, Miele, Electrolux, and others, employ a slightly different approach to cleaning. These models feature high wash temperatures (30-40 degrees more than comparable models) and increased water pressure. The increased water temperature and water pressure creates a more effective wash cycle, able to cut through even the toughest baked-on grease.
Due to the added heat and pressure of the European wash cycle, a hard food disposer is not required as food waste is emulsified into small particulates and washed away at the end of the cycle. By removing the need for a disposer, these manufacturers have eliminated the mechanically sophisticated and energy consuming device, which results in fewer breakdowns, quieter operation and more energy efficient operation. European style models contain a solid food trap which prevents more durable items, such as chicken bones, from getting into the mechanics of the dishwasher.
With any new dishwasher, regardless of its design, it's not necessary to pre-wash dishes, and in many cases even harmful. Today's detergent is designed to react with the proteins in leftover food. These proteins activate the enzymes that clean and remove soil. If there is little to no food on the dishes prior to being put in the dishwasher, the detergent cannot activate. It will largely remain in its crystal format, attacking your dishes, usually in the form of etching and fogging your glassware. With a new dishwasher, scrape any large food particles off the plate and then place the dirty dish into the dishwasher. Your faith will likely be rewarded.
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How quiet are dishwashers now compared to older models?
Fortunately for consumers, dishwashers have improved greatly with regard to insulation and overall noise volume. Though in the past it was very expensive to purchase a dishwasher with near-silent operation, a mid-priced dishwasher now often exceeds consumer expectations when it comes to the noise factor.
Insulation is one of the primary components in making a dishwasher quiet. The type of material used for insulation is more important than the amount. Many consumers are surprised by – what appears to be – a small amount of insulation around their new dishwasher. However, the quietest models feature a baked-on synthetic compound (such as bitumen) on the tub exterior. Also, many of the dishwasher's internal components are designed with rubber and other sound-dampening coatings.
The way a dishwasher cleans also affects its volume of operation. Some models use a hard food disposer to grind excess waste -which invariably generates additional noise. Other models feature a cleaning system that is effective enough to eliminate the need for a disposer, resulting in a quieter wash cycle. The best way to compare noise levels of various dishwashers is to look for the dB ratings and/or listen to showroom demos.
Generally, as the price of a dishwasher increases, its volume will decrease proportionally. Some manufacturers use an arbitrary numerical scale by which they rate noise levels. Other manufacturers use a decibel rating (or dB) to quantify the dishwasher's volume. A change of 3 decibels is generally perceived as doubling the power or intensity of sound.
Here is a decibel scale for common sounds to help you interpret the noise level of a dishwasher:
- Rock Concert – 120 db
- Chainsaw – 110 db
- Outboard motor/motorcycle – 100 db
- Food blender – 90 db
- Garbage Disposal – 80 db
- Vacuum Cleaner – 70 db
- Restaurant/Office Conversation – 60 db
- Quiet Suburb/Home Conversation – 50 db
- Library – 40 db
What rack options are available and what rack sizes best suit my needs?
Dishwasher racks have been revolutionized due to the new tall tub dishwasher design. In the past, dishwashers were made with one large motor encased at the base of the tub. New dishwashers, in contrast, utilize two flat motors that require less space at the base. This improved design allows for the internal dishwasher tub to be taller while still maintaining standard exterior dimensions.
All in all, the tall tub design has given way to varying depths and versatility in dishwasher racks. Some racks are designed with close-set tines to allow for more plates and bowls while others spread the tines out to accommodate large dishes or pots. Some feature fold-down tines, fold-away stemware caddies to lock in wine glasses and special cutlery areas. As a rule of thumb, it's a good idea to visit a retail store and consider bringing a bowl or plate from home to use as a sizing guide, ensuring that your favorite dishes will fit into the model you choose.
Many dishwashers also feature an adjustable upper rack. This feature provides increased versatility making it easy to add or subtract space depending on the style and size of the dishes being washed. In some models, the upper rack can be removed altogether for consumers who wish to wash air filters or other tall, bulky items.
The majority of dishwasher racks are now constructed of metal and coated with nylon. The nylon-coated design is most durable against chipping, scratching and peeling. In some upgraded models, an extra coat of nylon is applied to the rack tine tips to minimize wear & tear. Vinyl-coated racks, though commonly used in the past, are now found only in the most basic of dishwasher models.
Size, location and configuration of silverware baskets vary from model to model. Traditionally, silverware baskets are located front and center in the lower rack, but some models feature a long basket on the side of the lower rack. In many cases, these long baskets can be split into sub baskets which can be placed into different areas of the dishwasher or removed. Some high-end dishwashers offer a flat, dedicated silverware tray at the top of the dishwasher. This design is the most effective for cleaning due to the proximity of the silverware tray to the top spray arm- it also frees up more space in the rack to be used for more dirty dishes.
While most dishwashers feature a standard upper and lower rack, an ever increasing number are sporting unconventional rack designs for unique applications. Some models offer three racks, the middle rack is completely adjustable and nearly removable -designed to increase dishwasher capacity by making use of space that is otherwise wasted. Other models feature racks shaped specifically to handle large amounts of glassware -perfect for the frequent entertainer or as a second dishwasher.
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How can an energy efficient dishwasher benefit me and the environment?
In the last decade, appliance manufacturers have focused on improving the energy efficiency of new dishwashers – and it seems they have succeeded. According to Energy Star, replacing a dishwasher built prior to 1994 with an Energy Star model can save more than $30 a year in utility costs. Many dishwasher models now use much less water than they used to, with the best in the industry using as few as four gallons for an entire cycle.
With each passing year, more and more dishwashers are Energy Star certified. An Energy Star certified dishwasher uses 41% less energy than the federally mandated amount. New dishwashers use less hot water than conventional models which helps to reduce the amount of energy required to run the wash cycle. Aside from saving water and reducing energy usage, an Energy Star dishwasher can save you $90 over its expected life-time.
Here are some additional things you can do to help reduce your dishwasher's energy consumption:
Wait until the dishwasher is completely full before running it through a cycle or choose the half-load wash option for smaller loads (if the option is available).
Run the dishwasher in the evening and use the air dry option – dry dishes will be available the next morning.
If the dishwasher has an "on/off" (power button), keep it turned off unless in use.
What are some new and unique features available in dishwashers now?
In addition to improved cleaning performance, quiet operation, and versatile racking, a multitude of improved features are now available in new dishwashers.
Dish Drawer Design
An increasingly popular dishwasher style is the dish drawer design. This innovative design allows for flexible installation options as drawers can be purchased as single or double units. In a double drawer application, each drawer runs independently – providing for convenient flexibility. The operation of one drawer requires 1/2 the water and electricity of a standard dishwasher. The drawer design also helps to reduce bending -great for those with back or knee problems. Finally, the dish drawer design offers a sharp and distinctive appearance to fit any kitchen.
Anti-Leak Safety Feature
An important feature to look for when shopping for a new dishwasher is a safety drip pan. In the case of an internal leak, water will be contained within the pan, shielding hardwood floors from damage. Many models feature sensors within the safety pan that, when activated, shut down the wash cycle of the dishwasher to prevent further damage.
Internal Water Softener
Some dishwasher models offer a built-in water softener. When utilized with special dishwasher salt, the internal water softener ensures that soft water is available for use in the wash cycle. This not only reduces fogging and etching to glassware, it also makes dish soap substantially more potent.
Automatic Detergent Dispenser
For consumers who use liquid dishwasher detergent, SmartDispense™ technology by GE Profile is a great feature to consider. The way it works: an internal reservoir is filled with thirty days worth of liquid detergent; the detergent is dispensed automatically when the dishwasher is activated. Not only does this unique feature provide an immense convenience for the end-user, it also helps to conserve detergent.
Tub Material
Dishwasher tubs can differ greatly in their material make-up. Most high-end dishwashers feature a stainless steel tub while many of the average & basic models feature a plastic tub. Stainless steel is less porous than a plastic, and therefore less likely to absorb odors or stains. A stainless steel tub can also help to aid in the drying process. Internal moisture and steam condense on the stainless steel (which cools quicker than most dishes) resulting in a quicker overall dry time and less need for a heated dry.
Wash Time
A large number of dishwashers now feature LED electronic read-outs to show the amount of time remaining in a cycle. It is important to note that wash times are longer today than they were in the past. A normal wash, while at one time between 45- 60 minutes, is now generally between 90-135 minutes, depending on the model. This increase in wash time is designed to offset the use of today's environmentally-safe dishwasher detergent (which is far less potent than the detergent of the past).
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What types of specialty cycles are there, and how do they work?
Most dishwashers include these standard wash cycles: Normal, Pots & Pans, and Rinse & Hold. Normal is generally the default cycle for everyday dish-washing needs. Pots & Pans offers a longer wash time with higher temperatures – ideal for removing hard-soiled pans. Rinse & Hold is simply a short rinse, designed for dirty dishes that will likely sit in the dishwasher a while prior to the wash cycle.
Aside from the standard wash options, several other cycles are offered to enhance the performance & energy efficiency of the dishwasher.
– Quick Wash / Economy – can handle lightly soiled dishes at lower temperatures conserving time, water, and electricity.
– Half Load or Top Solo – uses a fraction of the water and energy resources to efficiently clean a smaller-than-normal load.
– Auto Wash – a unique cycle which utilizes either a turbidity or pressure sensor to determine how dirty the wash water is throughout the wash cycle. The dishwasher then automatically shortens or lengthens the wash time accordingly for maximum cleaning results.
– China / Crystal Cycle – a few dishwashers feature a variable speed motor capable of lowering water pressure for delicate cycles. This feature is useful in minimizing damage to glassware or stemware. For consumers who want to wash their delicate glassware and china in the dishwasher, Miele dishwashers offer a cold-water only wash allowing for the most ideal delicate wash temperature.
– Sanitize Rinse Cycle – based on NSF certification, the water in a sanitize rinse cycle must reach higher 160 degrees or higher for several minutes- providing a truly sanitizing environment for the dishes. This feature can be used to sanitize baby bottles or plastic cups. Many models wash at over 160 degrees for the entire cycle, and the term "sanitized" rather than "clean" will display at the end of the cycle.
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I had an appointment in Castle Rock Tuesday morning and on the return trip I made my sometimes detour, and hit the Levi's store in the Outlets at Castle Rock. I never need to wander through the weird little village of other mall staples: the Izod and the Brooks Brothers, the Eddie Bauer, the Gap, and the Nike (and so many more). I don't want their stuff. But I do want Levi's, especially if I can score a deal.
In the old days, like a year ago, whenever I looked for clothes for me I would drift over to the women's section and search for little presents for my wife, Annie. If I found something on sale (she'd roll her eyes at the rookie mistake of paying full-price for anything, even something at an outlet) and it looked groovy, I'd pick it up for her.
She always grinned when I returned with a small pile of cotton, but you know how the clothing-as-a-gift routine goes: Once in awhile you triumph, but usually the style just isn't quite right. Annie is such a sweetie that she rarely let on, but I could usually tell if the garment didn't exactly make her swoon. For one thing, it wouldn't leave the closet.


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We sleep at a nearby hotel, and the next morning we do our own walk around the new house to make sure all is well before we finalize our purchase. Sometime later that afternoon, we meet the movers over at the new house and they bring our stuff in.
Even with the complexities of a 2-day process, it sounds simple enough. Only about a million in-between details, and at least as many pieces of paper to process before it all actually happens.
I'm nervous, excited, anxious, remorseful, hopeful. I know I haven't really had time to focus on what it is going to feel like to walk out of our empty house and leave it for good. Maybe it's a sign that I'm growing up, that I'm learning to look ahead rather than panicking to hold on to the past. And hey, I'm the one who thought moving was a good idea. I still think that, but it's hard. It's an emotionally, physically draining process, no matter what.
A couple of days ago, this groundhog took up residence in one of the rock walls in our garden. We got to watch him make friends with one of the wild rabbits who already live here -- seriously, they sized each other up as they nibbled at two different patches of clover on the front lawn and somehow they decided that neither needed to flee and they've been meeting up in the early evenings ever since. He's out and about quite a bit, although as soon as he hears me open a door or a window (to try to get a better picture) he scurries back to his den. So my pictures are all taken through a window with a screen on it, which is why this one isn't too sharp.
I was lamenting to Dean that this cool creature decides to move in just as we're moving out -- how unfair is that? He wisely said that it's a sign that the place will be watched over, and loved, and that it happened now as a last gift from our yard -- something for us to remember it by.


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Do you remember, about ten years ago, we used to talk about the "great jukebox in the sky", where every song ever made would be available online, and playable on a whim? Well, that reality has pretty much come true, with many resources available on the Internet for finding and playing music, and with digital back catalogs getting deeper and deeper making more and more songs available.
The Problem
Well, the same thing is going to happen to TV: every TV show ever made will be available online, playable at a whim's notice. But unlike music, which for most of its popular life has been the defining "bite sized" media experience, TV content has always epitomized the serial rich media experience.
But TV has always been a bit self-defeating in that regard, with broadcast windows that make episodic TV so ephemeral. Here tonight, gone tomorrow, maybe back in reruns next spring. Secondary distribution mechanisms are starting to fill the gap, but ultimately only complicate the viewing experience. Today, if you want to watch a TV shows that has been on for several seasons, you might need to:
- Rent or buy DVDs of previous seasons
- Purchase the first several episodes of current seasons, because they've already been broadcast
- Record the current episodes with your DVR, and save them until you're all caught up
The Solution
There is a better way. More and more, TV shows are being (re)distributed as RSS feeds, which allows for a completely "on-demand" experience. What's more, the coolest feature of Adobe Media Player, called "Storyline Subscriptions", takes advantage of the reverse chronological order inherent in RSS to deliver every episode of a show, in order, from the beginning, at a pace determined by each individual viewer.
Most video RSS aggregators will pull the most recent episodes of a show, which is great for news and magazine-style shows. But for story-based shows, viewers really want to start from the beginning, in order to follow the story arcs and character developments. When you subscribe to a show in Adobe Media Player, you can choose to either pull the N most recent episodes, or choose to pull N episodes starting with a specific episode, usually the first one. And of course you can change these settings, on a per-show basis, at any time.
What's more, in storyline mode, Adobe Media Player won't queue up subsequent episodes until you watch the ones you currently have, so you can watch each show at your own pace and not worry about falling behind or taking up too much disk space.
For Content Owners
Storyline subscriptions have tremendous benefits for content owners as well:
- As you create your show, you can continue to grow your audience organically, without worrying about leaving new viewers behind.
- If you're paying the bills thru advertising, more viewers watching more of your show's episodes means more impressions and more potential revenue.
- After the initial subscription, you reduce bandwidth costs because only active viewers receive subsequent episodes.
Because so much video podcasting is news- or magazine-oriented, we couldn't turn storyline subscriptions on by default for all RSS feeds. But we did define a new RSS extension that allows you to turn storyline subscriptions on by default for your show in Adobe Media Player. Simply add Adobe Media Player namespace and the following to your RSS feed:
When Adobe Media Player detects this, it automatically starts a subscription to that feed in storyline mode, beginning with the first (last) episode in the feed.


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Brian and Becky were stuck with the chore of live-texting through the adventure, so I won't document it step by step here. I actually managed to make it through the 6 hours at Vanderbilt Tuesday afternoon/evening and felt tired, but good. What I had forgotten is that the emotional fall-out always hits the next day for me.
I just did not want to be in yet another exam room. Rehash the last 4 years. Hear another oncologist tell me my case baffles them, but that ultimately there's nothing they can do to eradicate the cancer, just try to keep it from taking over my body for as long as possible.


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New "Splice" Trailer Plenty Scary, Too Damn Long
This cautionary tale about gene splicing and playing God in the laboratory stars Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley as a pair of biochemists who push the envelope. The new trailer does a good job of setting the table for people unfamiliar with the movie, but then sits down for dinner, clears the dishes and starts on the clean up.
We don't waste our time on anything not worth your time. We celebrate the best of what's coming on film and TV. We cheer when our expectations are met and criticize when we're let down.


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Launch Math + Science Centers provide toddlers to tweens with inspiring math instruction and STEM-based camps and classes. Launch provides math instruction how it should be—exciting, effective, and fun—merging innovative curriculum with an engaging learning environment to foster appreciate and excitement for math at all levels. Launch specialty classes are STEM-based after-school and weekend programs featuring creative, hands-on projects that kids keep so the fun can continue at home. Launch summer day camps are week-long sessions packed with hands-on, age-appropriate STEM projects that campers get to keep. Multiple summer camps are offered each week for three different age groups and holiday camps are also offered for public and private school vacations. Kids at launch have a blast with coding, robots, rockets, electronics, architecture, engineering, chemistry, physics, math and more! Launch features a flagship location on the UWS plus seasonal locations throughout the city. Real-life rocket scientist, Scott Heifetz, founded Launch with one mission in mind: Inspire children to love and learn math and science.


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Millions of people have seen UFOs and many even recall personal encounters with strange entities. The popular view is that these are advanced aliens visiting us from far away, but this compelling new documentary takes a deeper look at the events, the beliefs, the experts and the people who have shaped our views in the "otherworldly." When one examines this phenomenon, one of the most disturbing but powerful affirmations of the spiritual realm, Christianity and the Bible becomes clearer. This documentary seeks to solve one of the most haunting and persistent mysteries of our time by addressing UFO sightings in every country, things seen on radar, what happened at Roswell, alien abductions, government cover-ups, and even a "new" religion. The truth will surprise you!
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With 3-4 guru Mike Pettine taking over a defense that has been constructed to operate as a 4-3, the big question for the Bills has become whether Mario Williams will for the second time in three seasons be asked to play outside linebacker.
The easy answer is yes. And no.
Pettine talked about his new job with the Bills' official website, and he was asked whether he'll be using a 3-4 or a 4-3.
"The answer is really yes to both," Pettine said. "We'll be a multiple front, multiple coverage defense. The trademark of our defense is we're going to be smart, tough and relentless. How we configure it is more player-driven. I've always believed that you don't fit your players to your scheme, but you fit your scheme to your players. What I see here is a group of explosive athletes and playmakers and we're going to put them in a position to do just that. We're going to be in the configuration that gives us the best opportunity to win football games."
And the effort to win football games will include an ongoing competition with his former team, the Jets, and his former boss, Rex Ryan.
"Rex and I are like brothers, brothers that fight a lot," Pettine said.
We look forward to seeing their respective teams fight in 2013. And if they choose to get in on the action, too, we won't complain.


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The excitement and relaxation of a cruise is a terrific holiday gift for yourself and your family. Leave the cooking, cleaning, shopping and stress behind, and board a ship for a warm destination.
For an early-season break, consider a Halloween cruise. Many ships encourage passengers to bring costumes for a Halloween party amid appropriately ghoulish decorations. Some ships offer trick-or-treating: candy for the kids, and perhaps a more grown-up version (such as a wine-and-cheese scavenger hunt) for adults.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful tradition that gets special attention on cruise ships. Expect decorations, an incredible Thanksgiving feast, and lots of time to relax and fortify yourself for the holidays to come. Football fans will be happy to know that some ships make it a point to show the day's football games on big screens!
Hanukkah comes early this year, beginning the day before Thanksgiving. On many ships, menorahs and other decorations will mingle with Thanksgiving cornucopias. Some ships offer special services, music and activities led by rabbis; evening menorah lightings; and delicious traditional foods like potato latkes and challah bread.
If you're boarding a ship for Christmas, don't be surprised if Santa himself greets you. You may find some elves dashing about the ship as well, putting the finishing touches on sparkling decorations. Expect special brunches and dinners, holiday-themed shows, caroling, and perhaps even a gift for you under the ship's Christmas tree.
If you're sailing on New Year's Eve, dress up for a glittering party that you can enjoy to the fullest. Many ships go all out, with a variety of live music, delicious buffets, outdoor movies and more. At midnight, join in a champagne toast as confetti swirls! If you can, stay up to greet the first sunrise of the year; or, enjoy your comfortable stateroom and sleep well into January 1.
One more option for a holiday cruise: a European Christmas market river cruise. Some of Europe's most historic and interesting cities truly deck the halls (or their town squares) and exude a warm, festive spirit. You'll see twinkling lights, stroll through quaint shops and enjoy scrumptious local cuisine. Your river cruise boat will usher you from city to city in relaxing, comfortable surroundings. What a perfect way to soak in the holiday spirit and learn how other cultures celebrate.
Space may already be tight on 2013 holiday cruises, but your Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert can help you find the best options. And, it's not too early to start planning a 2014 holiday cruise: some lines will offer special rates during the spring and summer of 2014. Ask Cruise Holidays of Austin to help you plan ahead to reserve the perfect holiday cruise.