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Posted April 19, 2006; 06:00 p.m.
Princeton officials learned today from the family of senior Manzili J. Davis of Chicago that he was found deceased in California.
Davis' family informed administrators that the family had been concerned he was missing and they were informed this morning by California authorities that Davis apparently took his life while on a trip to East Palo Alto, Calif.
Davis came to Princeton from Mount Carmel High School, where he graduated with honors in May of 2002. He was the president of the National Honor Society and was a member of the Scholastic Bowl Team, Math Competition Team, Forensic Society and the Cross Country team.
At Princeton, Davis was completing his degree this year in the politics department. He was a Mathey College peer adviser as well as a member of the Whig-Cliosophic Society and Prelaw Society.
He is survived by his parents, Roella Davis and Jerome Davis, and elder sisters Johari Davis and Malaika Henderson.
After learning of the family's tragedy, President Shirley M. Tilghman called Davis' mother to express her condolences. Princeton students, faculty and staff were later notified of Davis' death in an e-mail.
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Everyone may realize that we use resources like trees, copper, water, and gemstones, but how many of us realize the tremendous variety of elements we need to make a single electronic device? A tablet computer with a touch screen contains many common chemical elements and a variety of rare earth elements.
Common Materials We Use from the Earth
People depend on natural resources for just about everything that keeps us fed and sheltered, as well as for the things that keep us entertained. Every person in the United States uses about 20,000 kilograms (40,000 pounds) of minerals every year for a wide range of products, such as cell phones, TVs, jewelry, and cars. Table below shows some common objects, the materials they are made from, and whether they are renewable or nonrenewable.
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|15 different metals, such as iron, lead, and chromium to make the body.
Precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum.
Gems like diamonds, rubies, emeralds, turquoise.
|Electronic Appliances (TV's, computers, DVD players, cell phones, etc.)
|Many different metals, like copper, mercury, gold.
Soil to grow fibers such as cotton.
Sunlight for the plants to grow.
Animals for fur and leather.
Soil to grow plants.
Wildlife and agricultural animals.
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Water from streams or springs.
Petroleum products to make plastic bottles.
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|Petroleum drilled from wells.
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|Coal, natural gas, solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power.
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|Trees; Sunlight Soil.
Trees for timber.
Rocks and minerals for construction materials, for example, granite, gravel, sand.
|Nonrenewable and Renewable
- Many objects, such as a car, contain many types of resources.
- Resources may be renewable or nonrenewable, and an object may contain some of each.
- Rare earth elements and other unusual materials are used in some electronic devices.
Use this resource to answer the questions that follow.
1. What products require rare earth elements?
2. What is neodymium used for?
3. What is lanthanum used for?
4. What is praseodymium used for?
5, What is cerium used to produce?
6. What is gadolinium used in?
7. What country controls 97% of the rare earth elements?
8. What is the largest rare earth mine in the world?
9. Why are rare earth elements difficult to extract?
10. What type of mines are used to extract rare earth elements?
11. How many tons of rare earth elements did China export in 2010?
12. Why is China now limiting their exports?
1. What resources are important to you that are renewable? Nonrenewable?
2. What resources do you use that you could use less or not use at all?
3. How might one of these resources go from being renewable to nonrenewable?
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Popular conservative radio host Laura Ingraham discusses President Obama's first year in office. Informative and hugely entertaining, The Obama Diaries will inspire both laughter and critical thinking about the future of the nation and the man currently at the helm.
Major media outlets love to describe the president as "no drama Obama", but The Obama Diaries tells a different tale. Through these "diary entries", listeners will see past the carefully constructed Obama façade to the administration's true plans to "remake America".
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Some satire is just too close to the absolute sad truth to be really funny. This book is, however, really funny -- Typifying Ms. Ingraham's biting sarcastic wit, it is funny as the proverbial simeon on a football, but almost too close to the truth to be LOL funny! Of course, I say that as I laughed out loud myriad times while listening to it......
This book is both! It was absolutely hysterical and factually accurate, I am sorry to say. I don't know who Ms. Ingraham hired to play the voices of the book characters, but they were amazing. I laughed until my side split. This one is a must listen! and is at the top of my Christmas gift giving list this year. Thank you, Laura Ingraham.
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Laura's version of what must have been going on in the White House seems more than plausible to me.
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I'm a conservative and no doubt agree with Laura Ingraham on most issues. But from Audible and Amazon reviews, I expected this book to be funny. It is, but only briefly and intermittently.
The funny parts are the satirical snippets of fictional diaries kept by Obama, Michelle, etc. But those make up only 5% or 10% of the book. The rest is heartfelt polemic, Laura analyzing America's greatness, the need for citizens to keep it great, and how dreadfully Obama and his cohorts fall short. But if you've been paying attention, you already know generally what the liberal left is up to and what Obama & Crew are up to in particular. If you're already conservative, you don't need Laura to explain the world to you.
Some people like to read, or listen to, expositions of their own and like-minded views. Nothing wrong with that! I happen to be not among them. From this book's title and the introduction you can hear as a sample, I expected it to be extended satire, something like Christopher Buckley's novels.
Bully for Laura Ingraham, her insights into current events, and her advocacy of conservative principles! Maybe if you're already a fan, and her sarcasm makes you chuckle, you find this an enjoyable book. This reader-listener doesn't.
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I loved this book and the performance was amazing. My favorite part was Laura imitating Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, I played that part over and over again. Very funny, we need some levity in this ridiculous situation. Laura points out the truth that so many Americans will never see.
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This book was great. I was nervous at first because I didn't want to hear a bunch of made-up stories, but she blends the diary entries with really analysis and it's great. The book follows a clear and enjoyable storyline.
Loved it!
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This was my first Audible download. I was eagerly looking forward to some laughs at the President's expense, but found myself stopping the book after about twenty minutes or so (several times), finding myself getting tense and annoyed at Laura's often preachy and almost shrewish presentation until I ultimately stopped listening to it altogether. Where's the yucks? If I wanted to be told what to think and how to feel about Obama I'd tune in to one of the many 24/7 infomercials about him (pro OR con) on cable tv or talk radio.
So, I guess I liked the idea of this book better than the actual book itself. You're really spinning the wheel on this one if you're looking for laughs. I personally found it unfunny and unlistenable.
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Laura tells it like it is. Or, perhaps she tells us what we want to hear about the Obama's. Reality mixed with humor makes the burden of dealing with the current administration and their hypocritical behavior.
"sorry; waste of 1 credit"
Well, I was fooled. I thought this would be a collection of real "diary" entires, like the personal letters in Daddy HW's book (actually read by HW himself). You know, the personal correspondence, which reveals the true insights of the person's life. Behind the scenes. No glossing on the cake.
But not here. There's no "diary" no personal correspondence. No "insights". Nada. Just a bunch of junky shallow attacks, and personal swipes on things like Obama's appearance, choice of clothing, minor misstatements in verbage (you know, "human error" kinds of "slips of the tongue). Most of this has already beaten to a pulp by the media (like when Obama didn't wear his american flag-pin on his lapel; or, when Michelle said that she was never prouder to be an american).
I read and even liked Obama's first book. It was actual history, true stories from Obama's backgroud from the heart, before Obama became embroiled into the prospects of a presidential nomination. By contrast, Obama's second book was the exact opposite; it said nothing; just a stream of policical palatitudes, designed to impress the liberals.
I'm a conserviative, otherwise anti Obama. Voted for McCain in last election.
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can anyone help?
I came across this site, and found it really helpful for filling me in a bit with info, but i thought i'd post to get people's opinions directly.
Im british and have recently moved to montana. In the uk i fished mainly baitcasting, but did a little unsuccessful fly fishing in Wales as a kid. Having moved to Missoula, MT and living right next to the Clark Fork I thought it was about time I tried again.
Can anyone suggest a budget set-up for me to start out with under $200 (im hoping i have more success than in my youth, but dont want to push my luck quite yet)? What do the reel functions mean, and what should i be looking to get? The river behind is widish but id like to try some of the other rivers around. There are pike round here to, would a trout rod be too light to go for pike?
Locally it appears quite a few people come here for guided trips, and pay a lot for instruction... I cant afford that, does anyone know a local club to missoula of enthusiasts that might help to give me a few pointers?
thanks for your time
best wishes
With a 200.00 price fix it is going to be hard to get a good setup, but you can look at temple fork rods and for a reel look at ross cimaron. I would suggest a 9' 5 or 6wt
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What are you including when you say "setup"? Just a rod and reel? You don't need much for a reel, so I'd concentrate on the rod. I've never fought a trout with a reel, always doing it by stripping instead. As for pike and trout with the same rod, it is possible, but not entirely desirable. I think since you're just a beginner, and your focus seems to be trout, you should focus on getting a good trout rod first. If you enjoy fly fishing, and want to really go after pike, then you'll find the money to get a pike rod too later.
I disagree wholeheartedly with Spock, I think you can get an excellent beginner's setup for $200. I'd get a 5 wt 9 ft rod with a moderate to moderately fast action. St Croix has some nice packages for only $130 for a rod and reel. Their next package up is closer to $250 though, so they split your price range. When you get out to Montana, I think the best thing you can do is go to a local shop and tell them you have $200 to spend on a combo and see what they can offer you. St Croix and Redington are both good names in that price range, but there's others.
I just went back to a Cortland 5/6 wt rod that I received as a present from my dad probably at least 12-15 years ago. I bet the rod cost about $100 in today's dollars (if that much) when it was new, so it's nothing very expensive. I'd been using a 4 wt Orvis rod that I think was $400 for all of my freshwater fishing for the last few years, but I wanted something a little longer and heavier for casting a sink tip line and big flies. Well, the cheap old Cortland rod caught two fish in my first two casts on Tuesday night, and I proceeded to hook 4 more fish with it in only about 1.5 hours while the two guys fishing next to me caught nothing. Then I went out yesterday with my $350 Albright with the $350 reel on it and caught only one small fish in almost 3 hours of fishing in the same spot with the same flies in the same exact conditions. What does that tell you? In the end, a more expensive rod isn't necessarily going to catch you more fish. The Cortland is just a joy to cast and always feels comfortable. I think that's the most important thing to consider, so do yourself a favor, go to a fly shop, and buy something that you like casting.
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You should be able to get a setup within your budget that will work just fine. Both Scientific Anglers and Cortland make complete outfits that come with rod, reel, flyline and backing. I think the SA version even comes with a tapered leader and a flybox too. The prices have probably increased since I last recomended one of these to a friend about 6 or 8 years ago. As I recall they were about 160 to $180 at that time.
I'd also recomend a 9ft #5 rod as a an all-around trout rod. A #6 would be my second choice.
Don't let anyone tell you that you need to spend a lot of money to get a decent outfit to get started flyfishing for trout. It's nonsense! There is a lot of junk out there though so be careful. Places like Walmart are notorious for poor-quality equipment that will be more costly than purchasing something decent. The SA and Cortland outfits will work fine and will allow you to spend more on things like flies, fly boxes, leaders and tippet and waders. You can buy nicer (and more expensive) gear later when (and if) you you find yourself hooked.
Good luck!
Loomis also offers a complete setup-rod, line, reel- for around or a little less than $200.00. There is also Redington and St. Croix who offer rods for around $00.00 give or take a few dollars. All the reel really needs to do for trout fishing is hold the line and have a clicker to keep the spool from overrunning when stipping line. You can find reels that do the job for under $50.00. In fact, there are some reels on the market that will do the job for around $30.00. TFO is another good rod for around $150.00.
I lived in Montana for 12 years (althugh I now live in WA State) and know the Missoula area rivers well. I'd recommend a 9' or even a 10' 6 wt. The Clark Fork is a fair sized river (as you alrady know), especially west of Missoula, the Bitteroot is not exactly a small river, and the lower Blackfoot is also not a small river, which means the 6 wt will fit the bill very well. The 6wt can cast small flies and the larger stonefly nymphs and in a pinch, it can be used for pike up on the Flathead on the rez or is some of the lakes nearby (I know it can be used for pike because I used a 6 wt at times for pike when I had forgotten to put my 8 wt in the car). The 6 wt is also not too big to use on the Jocko up on the rez or the many creeks (such as Rock Creek) upstream of town.
There is a fly fishing club located in Missoula and although I don't remember their name, they should be easy to find by simply stopping in one of the several fly shops in Missoula. One of the best things you could do is stop at the local fly shops (there is one right on Orange and another right downtown that are good) and talk to the folks there. Tell them you are new to fly fishing, looking for a decent fly fishing kit, but can't spend more than about $200.00 for the complete setup. I'm cetain they would be able to help and have something in stock that would meet your needs and price.
Additonally, the folks in the local fly shop will be able to help you with fly casting (most shops offere some free instruction if you buy the rod from them), knowledge of the local waters, and flies that work on local waters. There is no need to hire a guide. I'm also very sure that there are many folks in the local fly fishing club who would be more than happy to take you out and show you how to fly fish.
Join the Bitterroot chapter of Trout Unlimited, a wonderful organization that offers information, instruction and comradship. They may also steer you to some good used equip.
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thanks to everyone who replied, it really helped me get an idea of what im looking for and what to do next...i'll take a trip to a shop this weekend.
Is trout unlimited the same as the trout conservation organisation or different?
I'll keep you posted on how I get on.
many thanks
I agree with Flytyer regarding a 9' 6wt.
My recommendation is that you save a little longer and buy a TFO TiCr 9' 6 wt for your rod. These rods are about $250, come with a lifetime warranty, have fit and finish of any top of the line rod on the market, and have an incredible action. I wish I had cast them before I spent thousands on my Sages!
The dealer with the greatest customer service I have found is the Red Shed Fly Shop (www.redshedflyshop.com). Mike sells TFO's and can help you get set up with a matching outfit. His shop is no BS and his recommendations are solid and as I mentioned his service is the best in the business.
So, my recommnendation, spend a little more money now and you'll be happier in the long run.
Yes, Trout Unlimited is an organization whose's " mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold water fisheries and their watersheds". The Bitterroot chapter is a great organization of ladies and gentlemen dedicated to preserving the wonderful fishing found in your valley. They have monthly meetings and provide instruction, conservation projects and such. It's very inexpensive to join and membership will accelerate your learning curve tremendously.
Coincidentally, I'm off this morning to help my T.U. chapter work on a restoration project on the North Fork of the Salmon, the next valley to the south of you. Neighborhoods are quite large in the Big Sky.
This web site is a cornucopia of information and instruction regarding fly fishing and you're fortunate to have found it. I treat it as my morning newspaper and read through the posts every morning. I learn something every day. You'll also be delighted to see quite a few posts from England, Scotland, Whales and Northern Europe. The sister site, Spey Clave, ( click the icon at the top of the page ) will reconnect you to your U.K. heritage of two handed rod salmon fishing. Yanks call it Spey Fishing from it's namesake river in Scotland and it has become very popular in the U.S and Canada. You have two rivers in your neighborhood that have Salmon and sea run Steelhead Trout in them, the Salmon River, south on U.S. 93 and the Clearwater River, west on U.S. 12.
Good luck, Lance and I hope to run into you on the river someday.
Juro, you old coyote, it's been a long hard winter, eh. I wish you didn't live so far away. I could really use a tune up!
Lance, haven't read 'all the above' but for GOOD 'budget' fly rods hit Cabela's web site. I've purchased two of their (total!!) 'kits' and they've both been great fly rods.
The 'price' includes everything; just add a fly to the supplied leader and you're 'good to go.
thanks for that guys...i'll certainly look into trout unlimited, it sounds a good organisation.
I have been to a couple of shops, and looked at a couple of rods... out of the ones I looked at that seemed the nicest, and was recommended to me by one guy was the TFO Pro... is there a lot of difference between the pro and TiCr?
many thanks
Thanks everyone for their help...in the end I got a TFO Pro 9'... I decided to just start off with trout for now, so I got a 5 weight, an Okuma siera series reel, and some cortland line, a couple of leaders, they backed it for free and showed me a couple of knots, oh yeah, and a handful of flies, although in my excitement I cant remember any of their names hehe... I went with the shop that was most friendly in the end and next week I have a free casting lesson with them : )
Once again, thanks guys
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In 1984, Magis experienced enormous success with their product Step. This ladder was snubbed upon initial release because it was not an item considered "worthy" of the furniture store circuit. However, the product met with tremendous success, especially in furniture stores, and Magis' fire was lit.
In 2004, Magis introduced their venture into the realm of children. Inspired by his granddaughter's propensity for drawing and a lack of appropriate children's desks, Eugenio Perazza conceived the Me Too Collection. He began by searching out designers who could think like a child and all the products in the collection earned Perazza's granddaugter's approval before going into production. The Me Too Collection features bright and innovative pieces that stimulate and engage children's perceptions. Me Too is about: "I'm here too and I deserve my place in the world."
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Maybe Ted should have showed her how nice his boxes are ....from the inside out
Maybe Ted should have showed her how nice his boxes are ....from the inside out
I guess I have been lucky. I live smack dab in the middle of a PETA like culture. But everywhere I have gone with the MTCK box on my truck, people have asked questions and wanted to know about it. So far no one has called the cops or tried to let my dogs out. It probably helps that the Chessie allows NO ONE to approach his box except us without going into his complete Cujo routine. Don't think anyone would try to open either box! But I don't kid myself, it will happen some day, so I always lock the boxes and park them where I can keep an eye out.
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Too bad she wasn't there last weekend during the seminar or on a trial weekend; she would have needed to summon the National Guard considering all the tortured animals in their over-sized, insulated, stainless steel, padded-bottom dog boxes!
On the other hand, when faced with closed-minded ignorance, I've cut off the conversation with "why don't you spend your time chasing the yahoos with dogs hanging loose in the back of open bed pick up trucks?"
You have to pick your battles, and that's what I think Ted did. Rightly so.
"Force fetch isn't about retrieving as much as it is conditioning a dog to handle pressure, in a very controlled environment. It's about putting a dog in the position of having to figure out how to turn off pressure by finding the correct response. This translates into numerous areas in training." Sharon Potter.
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Good for you. About time people stand up to idiots like that.
I've had this happen to me lots of times. This last time was in December. Serena and I were up in Portland visiting some of her family while I trained during the day. The house at the end of the street decided to call the cops at 11pm and turn me in. Since there was no way for the cops to know which house I was in 3 of them walked to each house in the neighborhood asking about the truck. They had to wake up about 15 of these people's neighbors. The cop already new what the truck was but he had to follow up on the complaint. Turns out he worked as a cop previously in my home town and I had trained one of his hunting buddies dogs. We talked for about 45 minutes. He then laughed and said he had to go back down and wake up the complainer and let them know everything with the dogs is fine, however all of his neighbors are now pissed at them for being woke up by cops in the middle of the night. Karma is a real bitch....
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http://www.sparkyswidgets.com/product/leophi/is the microcontrollers the same?
It's a pity the back is covered with glue.
Samba, if you still have your LCD, could you test it for this project ?
By the way, one thing that came to mind after seeing the meter without chip is that you may... still be able to read the meter. The PH-sensor itself gives a very small voltage, the opamp translates it to a higher voltage after which it is read by an ADC in the microcontroller and printed on lcd. What we've tried so far is looking at the output of a microcontroller, but you can try to read its input as well. Arduino has an adc as well. If you can find the right pin, it may be possible to analogread it with your arduino.
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they also did a much worse job of getting the ball to the one guy who was unstoppable.
That was a failure on the part of the Magic
Or maybe Hakeem played good defense and denied the entry pass well throughout the series
The scenario is evil aliens challenge us to a basketball game for the fate of humanity. Kind of like Spacejam. Except we have a time machine and can select any player from history in their prime.
5 starters, 7 back-ups
Starting Lineup
PG Magic Johnson - dynamic all around, elite scorer, GOAT distributor
SG Michael Jordan - GOAT
SF LeBron James - SGOAT
PF Tim Duncan - mr fundamental
C Hakeem Olajuwon - the man of a thousand post moves
Shaquille O'Neal - We need some enormous unstoppable freaks of nature on the bench. We don't know what the aliens are gonna throw at us
Wilt Chamberlain - See above
Scottie Pippen - greatest defending forward of all time, incredible all-around player, dynamic scorer
Larry Bird - elite all-around player, can heat up faster than anyone
John Stockton - to distribute and run the pick and roll
Bill Russell - elite blocker and post player, winner
Kobe Bryant - can heat up quickly and take over a game
Shaquille O'Neal - We need some enormous unstoppable freaks of nature on the bench. We don't know what the aliens are gonna throw at us
Wilt Chamberlain - See above
Simmons had this discussion before with Bob Ryan. This was his team:
Magic Johnson
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Bill Walton
Basically, you have to have big guys who are willing to rebound and share the ball. Johnson, James, Bird, and Walton all fit that mold. Then you have Jordan, who is your "go-to guy."
I really like this team, to be honest. Walton would be PERFECT for a team like this.
Pippen: ultimate glue guy D
Eh, Pippen is a better defender than LeBron.
You gotta have Pippen. If they have a dominant forward, Pippen is our best hope of containing him.
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It's such a simple dish, really. Sometimes there are as few as three or four ingredients involved—heck, some of us even make it out of a box on the weekends, using only water as a mixer. Yet from what can often be a relatively simple foundation, Madison restaurants have found a host of ways to rock a memorable stack of pancakes, in both traditional and highly unusual ways. Some of them would put a smile of familiarity on a lumberjack's face, while others would knock his wool socks right off.To put it another way, Madison's breakfast and brunch cafes love to use pancakes as a palette.
"When you get right down to it, pancakes are a great delivery system," says Susan Hendrix, the chef and co-owner of Sunprint on the Square.
She's right, and what we found when we went pancake hunting only proves her point. Whether it's fruit, sweet chocolate chips or south-of-the-border spicing, there's a stack waiting to be drenched in syrup—real Wisconsin maple syrup, that is. Sharpen your forks and let's dig in.
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Buttermilk pancakes
Used to be you could score a stack of pancakes only as a weekend special in the cozy confines of this Willy Street staple. Then, about three to four years ago, the staff decided to take it daily, much to Madison's breakfast- and brunch-eating pleasure. Lazy Jane's buttermilk recipe is a result of a meeting of the minds between the staff's four chefs, and it's delicious to the power of four.
For starters, it's not your standard buttermilk. "They're a little more salty, and our batter is a little thicker than some," says kitchen manager Will Tracy. The result is a tall, hearty pancake that carries just the slightest hint of the other things cooked on the grill beside it.
You'll pay a little extra for the Wisconsin maple syrup to slather it with, but it's totally worth it. And, hey, if you're feeling really adventurous on the weekend, see if you can score a plate of mac and cheese pancakes with Andouille sausage. Yes, you read that correctly.
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Blue corn pancakes with chile butter
Taylor Anderson knows that Eldorado isn't necessarily the first place people think of when they're hankering for a tasty stack of cakes—but maybe it should be.
Eldorado's Southwestern take on the dish, featured as part of the restaurant's rock-solid brunch lineup, is unlike anything else in the city. It starts with that shocking orange dollop of butter camped on top of a stack of sizable blue corn pancakes. The butter and maple syrup are punched up with cascabel chile—also known as "the rattler," an oval-shaped chile with a woodsy taste. Beverage aficionados will recognize these as the same chiles that infuse Eldorado's vodkas and tequilas with a little extra flavor.
"Our patrons are getting a flavor they've never had in their life before," says Anderson, Eldorado's proprietor and general manager. "It really opens their eyes."
Those thinking they'll be lunging, Marco Rubio–style, for an icy glass of agua after a bite or two can calmate: The spice these chiles offer is moderate, not scorching, and neatly complements the sweetness of the cakes and syrup. The pancakes themselves are made in the traditional style of the Pueblo Indians. And as an added plus, they pack an additional dose of protein.
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Family: Canidae, Dogs view all from this family
Description Smaller than wolves, with a smaller nose pad (less than 25mm) but relatively larger ears. Upperparts are variable in color, but typically brownish, often with reddish highlights on legs. Belly and throat are pale. Tail usually held down when running. Western Coyotes are typically 12-14kg while eastern coyotes average 16-18kg, and may grow up to 23kg. Eastern Coyotes are also more variable in color, with a variety of blond and reddish forms common, as well as occasional black animals.
Dimensions 1.0-1.3m, 30-39cm, 7-20kg
Breeding Where hunted intensively Coyotes form smaller packs, but breed at an earlier age
Habitat Beaches, shorelines & estuaries, Lakes, ponds, rivers & streams, Scrub, shrub & brushlands, Meadows & fields, Deserts, Grasslands & prairies, Forests & woodlands, Alpine & subalpine habitats, Canyons & caves, Cities, suburbs & towns
Range Plains, Great Lakes, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Southwest, Florida, Texas, California, Northwest, Eastern Canada, Western Canada, Alaska
Discussion Coyotes expanded their range in all directions in the mid-1900s following extirpation of Wolves. To the south they have reached the Panama Canal. To the east they have now colonized all natural habitats and are increasingly common in suburban areas. Coyotes feed on a wide variety of small and medium-sized prey, as well as fruit in season. Eastern Coyotes also hunt deer. Higher-pitched howling than Wolves, with more yips. Common in all natural habitats, including suburban forests.


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Hope you are making as much as you can...NOW...so you'll be able to weather the storm later. And for those that believe the storm is over, my condolences.
Looking Out for Number One
by Bill Bonner
Waterford, Ireland
Ireland is nearly broke. Its debt was downgraded a couple weeks ago.
Unemployment is near 14%. Deflation is at 5.4% -- the highest since the Great
Depression of the '30s. And it's not over. It's "too early" to talk about recovery,
says Finance Minister Brian Lenihan.
It's too early in England too. Financial Advisor Peter Hargreaves says that talk
of 'green shoots' gives rise to illusions. People think they see the light of dawn
when the sun is still going down. And forget about a Vshaped recovery.
There won't be any simple bounce-back. Nor even a W-shaped double
decline. "There could be a quadruple dip in my opinion," he said.
And what about California? This week's Economist magazine gives us a new
measure for California' budget deficit -- $26 billion, up from the $24 billion
last reported in this space. A widely published photo shows Arnold
Schwarzenegger smoking a cigar...apparently confident that the state's
problems will work themselves out somehow.
Of course they will. They always do. But not necessarily the way people hope.
California is the world's 8th largest economy. It can print IOUs when it runs
out of money. But there's no law that says banks have to take them. They
stopped taking them last week...which leaves the Golden State in a jam.
What is ailing California is ailing the entire United States of America
and much of the rest of the world, especially that part of the world that
speaks English. Politicians have promised too much...without being willing to
raise the money to pay for it all. Solution: spend less. Or tax more. Or a little of
Hey, Arnold should have asked us. It's so simple.
But wait. California is a democracy. And the democracy is a flim-flam. As
we've explained in these reckonings: there are two parts to it. One part is like
professional wrestling full of bullying, humbug and hollow gestures. One
group wants to stop its neighbors from smoking. Another wants a flag with
yellow trim. Still another wants revenge on a neighbor because it feels
disrespected. There is no accounting...or predicting...what direction the mob
will take.
The other part of democracy is more rational. The citizen wants to know not
what he can do for his government, but what he can get out of it.
This second part is a time bomb. Once citizens realize that they have the
power to vote themselves the contents of someone else's pocket, the system
is doomed. They don't let up until they've bankrupted it.
A man may vote for a candidate who promises a yellow flag. No harm done.
But when he votes for the candidate who promises more "benefits" at someone
else's expense, he is on the road to Hell.
"Democrats in the House propose setting a 1% extra tax on couples earning
more than $350,000," reports the Financial Times this morning. The money is
to be used to pay for other peoples' health benefits.
If you earn less than $350,000, you feel that you are getting something for
nothing. But that money had it not been confiscated wouldn't have
disappeared. It would have been put to work in one way or another added to
the nation's capital formation, lent to the government, used to buy a new car or
take a vacation. Instead, it is to be sucked out of the benefits of the willing
economy and used to give people something they couldn't afford or didn't
want to pay for themselves.
In order to get elected, politicians have to promise more and more of these
'benefits.' There is no backing up...no turning around. Even when the
government is clearly headed to bankruptcy. If a politician hesitates, some
other clown will just take his place. He may even be overcome in a weak
moment with a desire to level with the voters. He may imagine himself going
on TV and putting it to them straight:
"Look, we'd like to continue these programs; but we don't have the money."
Then, he comes to his senses: 'I might as well say I've fallen in love with a
woman from Argentina...or a man in a public bathroom; either way, I'm dead,
Now, Dear Reader, you may object. 'The American political system draws
forth the best and the brightest from the entire nation of 300 million," you may
say. "Surely these people are capable of doing the right thing for the good of
future generations."
They are surely capable of making rational decisions. But what is rational for
them ducking serious issues...nourishing the illusion that voters can get
something for nothing -- is fatal to the republic.
Of course, the same thing could be said for a business...as well as a country.
Why did GM go broke? It was the largest company in the world. It could pick
and choose the very best managers ...the smartest businessmen...the greatest
investors...the most far-sighted engineers... the most wonderful of the
wonderful. Surely, these fellows could add and subtract, right? Surely one of
them noticed:
"Hey...if we keep adding costs, we're not going to be competitive any more.
And if we're not competitive, we're not going to be able to sell cars at a profit.
And then, we're going to lose money and go broke.'
How come the best talent money could buy couldn't change course at
GM? How come all those smart people in the California legislature can't
balance the budget? Well, that's just the way it is. An institution matures...and
the parasites take it over.
Retirees, executives with their golden parachutes, the halt, the lame,
employees, managers, hangers on, lawyers, accountants, businessmen...
everyone has an interest in keeping the hustle going. The executive wants his
bonus...the retiree wants his pension...the lawyer wants his retainer... All can
see that the old place ain't what it used to be. They all know that the gravy
train won't go on forever...but that just makes them more eager to get it while
the getting's good. So they jiggle the numbers so each quarter doesn't look so
bad...jive the news so it sounds almost as if the institution had a future...and
they juke up the whole system so that no one even mentions that they're going
GM "sets out on a fresh start," says the Financial Times. "From this point on,"
says its top man, "our efforts are dedicated to customers, cars..." and repaying
the feds.
What were they dedicated to before they had to turn to the feds for money?
Answer: to looking out for number one.
What are they dedicated to now: refer to the question above.
This from our old friend, Adrian Day:
"I've been called a cynicand worsebut, as Winston Churchill told us, if
you don't know the future, look to the past. So if we want an idea how long the
government might be subsidizing GM and Chrysler, let's look to the
experience with railroads. In 1970, Penn Central, America's largest rail
company, filed for bankruptcy, and Congress created Amtrak. The government
passenger rail monopoly was confidently expected to be paying its own way by
1974. Well, 38 years and $33 billion later, it has still to turn a profit. So this
year, congress has voted another $14 billion for the next five years."
From our perspective because we hate taxes and we like trains it would
have been better if the railroads had gone broke...and been bought up by
whomever could make a go of them.
And from our perspective because we hate taxes and we like cars it would
be better if GM had been allowed a death with dignity. Then, other
automakers could have salvaged the wreck for spare parts.
Of course, this formula applies to all the crippled banks, bankrupt households,
reckless insurance companies, greedy Wall Street...and all the rest of the
flotsam and jetsam of the Bubble Epoque.
As Yu Faz, who anticipated the 'laissez-faire' economists by 500 years, said:
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Term: Chi
Chi: This energy consists of static electricity, infrasound, infrared radiation, and magnetic fields. Chi is a complex form of energy that manifests itself in your vitality, your spirit, and your life.
source: Chi Gung, by L.V. Carnie
Meditation: Continuous and profound contemplation or reflection on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or impenetrable natureLlewellyn
Meditation: Besides contemplation and relaxation, Eastern concepts of meditation add another definition. Specifically, relaxation is the first step and intense contemplation of a single thing is the second step. Eventually, by focusing the mind entirely on a single thing, the conscious tires, resulting in the conscious simply getting out of the way. The result—what some might call "true meditation" or the goal of meditation—is an alternate state of consciousness that allows you direct contact with your higher self or the Divine. Some call this cosmic consciousness or any of several names.Donald Michael Kraig
Chi: Vital life force often referred to as energy. A term commonly used in acupuncture referring to the energetic flow within the meridians.
source: The Mind-Body Fertility Connection, by James Schwartz
Chi: Energy or life force. Also known as Ki or Prana.
source: Sacred Path of Reiki, by Katalin Koda
Meditation: A long and thoughtful observation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)
The Chinese name for vital energy, comparable to the Hindu Prana.
source: Chi Kung for Beginners, by Scott Shaw - Carl Llewellyn Weschcke


text: Actually, I don't put much stock in the number of times a president has invoked executive privilege as some sort of sneakiness barometer since the need/desire to claim it is totally dependent upon who's controlling Congress. It would make sense that Clinton had to trot it out often since for 6 of his 8 years he was at the mercy of the GOP in Congress. Ditto for Bush...I think all (certainly most) of his EP claims were in the last two years when the Dems ran the joint. Don't look for Obama to need it for at least two more years (hopefully). All three branches do what they can to protect their turf from the other two, and in general, I think the executive branch gets walked on most often so my sympathies usually lie there. In a nutshell, I don't think it's any of Congress' damn business what goes on behind closed doors at the White House (Obama's or Bush's) any more than the White House needs to know the details of every shady back door deal in Congress.


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just another Roger is a left wing radical and hates the United States post. Nothing new to see here...
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Article [II.]
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
You have stated, twice now, that the US supplied WMDs. We did not. The Iraqis were allowed to buy things that had legitimate uses beyond weapons from US companies that they later used in the production of their own WMDs. You can make the argument that: 1) we had a bumbling beauracracy that allowed Iraq to buy dual purpose items (my vote), 2) that we should have know they were going to use some stuff for evil purposes, or 3) that we turned a blind eye to what they were going to do with the chemicals, botulism cultures, etc. that we allowed them to buy. But YOU'RE A GD LIAR IF YOU CLAIM WE GAVE PROVIDED THEM WITH WMDs.
Now back in the safety barrell you go, rodeo clown.
Here's a partial 60 Minutes transcript you might enjoy:(Footage of American Type Culture Collection building; ATCC sign; vials of cultures; storage containers; infectious substance label; photograph of document with close-up of text: 881215 Iraq Atomic Energy Commission)
SAFER: (Voiceover) Getting away with it was easy. The bacteria was simply ordered from this facility, The American Type Culture Collection of Rockville, Maryland, a non-profit supplier of microbes to the world. They're generally used for public health research. The Iraqi orders, including 34 batches of the deadliest bacteria, did not pass through Pentagon watchdogs. They were simply approved by the Commerce Department.
Dr. BRYEN: I was shocked to see that biological samples would be going to the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission because in--it was absolutely clear that--that--that the at--Is--Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission was involved in their nuclear weapons programs and God knows what other weapons programs.
SAFER: I--in very precise terms, what was the--the policy about shipping bacterial cultures like anthrax and botulism to Iraq ?
Dr. BRYEN: I don't think there was a policy in--in--in the administration at the time. I think there was a--a general understanding that a shipment of these kinds of materials was sensitive, required a license.
SAFER: And yet the Commerce Department signed off on them?
Dr. BRYEN: The Commerce Department approved all these licenses. There were a number of licenses. We're not talking about one got through and the others got stopped; we're talking about they all got through, un-- untouched, unstopped.
(Footage of person at computer; ATCC order form coming out of printer; anthrax )
SAFER: (Voiceover) And to find out how to order up some anthrax , just dial up ATCC 's Web site, as we did today, and with the flip of a printer, your order form. Visa and MasterCard accepted. By the way, the effect of inhaled anthrax : one day of flu symptoms, followed by a few days of pneumonia symptoms, followed by death.
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I'll take the river down to still water and ride a pack of dogs.
God Bless PFC Jamie Harkness. The US Army's newest PFC, but still our neighbor's little girl!
But I do get your larger point, and that's a legitimate argument...that we knew what was being done with the material and didn't care (or worse). I don't particularly agree, but again, a cogent argument can be made. But nobody can claim that we gave them WMDs. The US is as responsible for Saddam's chemical/bio WMDs as Microsoft is for the gibberish that comes out of Perry's computer.
I'll take the river down to still water and ride a pack of dogs.


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Equity Artist Brandy McClendon ("Wizard of Oz," "Game of Love and Chance") uses her comic talents as Princess Winifred, while Equity Artist Cat Maddox ("Charley's Aunt," "Guys and Dolls") matchers her as Queen Aggravian, with Josh Brandenburg ("World Goes 'Round," "Footloose") as Prince Dauntless.
Nobody can be married until Prince Dauntless finds a bride. The only problem is the queen does not want just anyone to marry her son, and she does not want him to marry quickly. Each potential princess must pass a series of tests, but no one has yet managed them all. But since it is a fairy tale, well, you can count a happy ending!
Another quality cast fills out the roles, including Equity Artist David Colacci ("Rumors," "Billy Bishop, "Guys and Dolls"), Christine Paterson ("Guys and Dolls," "World Goes 'Round"), and Jason Kae.
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The ticket office is located in the DeWitt Center, on the Hope College campus, at the corner of 12th Street and Columbia Avenue in Holland. Prices range from $8-$25 for musicals, and $8-$18 for plays. Season coupons, ranging from $42-$60 are also available. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and one hour before all show times. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 616-395-7890.


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German poet and essayist Hans Magnus Enzensberger will read from his work at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in the Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
Since World War II, Enzensberger has been a catalyst for change in German intellectual and literary history. He is said to possess an almost uncanny gift of sensing aesthetic, political and social changes before his contemporaries.
Enzensberger's works include "Lighter Than Air: Moral Poems," "Zig-Zag: The Politics of Culture and Vice Versa" and "The Number Devil." He is visiting Princeton this month as a Whitney J. Oates Fellow in the Department of German.
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I can't find any heading that these would fit under, but I want to get a couple ADFs. They would be in my 20 gallon, along with a female betta, 2 male guppies and cherry shimp. Are ADFs able to contract columnaris? Reason I ask is, I've had a recurring problem with a virulent form of this disease and have lost many fish to it. I don't want to get the frogs if there's any chance of them getting it. No one, so far, as been able to answer (on other forums). Can anyone help me? Thanks!
columaris, is a bacterial infection most common for fish, that is a known fact. but it is possible to spread to other water bound animals as well. water dogs can get it, tadpoles can get it, im sure adfs can get it too. if you are having a recuring issue with this then there is something horribly wrong with your setup, or water. if you are off of well water it might just be your water supply. if thats the case i would recommend trying to treat your entire well or boil water or bleach it and then dechlorinate it.
a problem like this should be a rare occurrence in any aquarium.KING OF THE GOLD BARBS RAWR!!!!
I wonder if i plant one of my tiger barbs would the demon seed grow to a full tree?
gotta love them bunnies!
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Yes, ADF can get Columaris. They don't tolerate it well either, and usually treatments tend to kill the delicate little things. Until you know the cause of the infection breakouts, avoid getting ADF's. You will likely be unable to medicate sick fish either, with ADF in the tank.2 10 gallon tanks, 1 20 gallon tank, 1 Fluval Edge, 1 29 gallon tank, and one backyard pond.


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You misread that, but it wasn't real clear. Should have been separate sentences.
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Family: Procyonidae, Raccoons view all from this family
Description Well known for its dark mask and ringed tail. Grizzled pelage varies from gray to blackish. In winter a yellowish or reddish tinge may develop on the nape of neck. Albino, dark brown, and cinnamon color phases are also known.
Dimensions 63-95cm, 20-40cm; / 60-91cm, 19-34cm, 4.0-15.8kg
Warning In recent years, raccoons have been carriers of rabies, especially in the eastern U.S. Rabies is a serious viral disease that results in death if untreated. Infected animals may be agitated and aggressive, or fearless and lethargic; normally nocturnal animals who are diseased may roam about fearlessly in daytime. Stay away from any animal that is acting strangely, and report it to animal-control officers. If you are bitten by a possibly rabid animal, you must immediately consult a doctor for a series of injections; there is no cure once symptoms emerge. Because of the danger of rabies, raccoons should not be encouraged to feed on porches, and their dung should not be left around buildings where humans and pets can come into contact with it. Raccoons also harbor a nematode (or roundworm) that, although harmless to the raccoon, is very dangerous and often fatal to woodrats and probably to many other mammals, including humans. Transmission is through the organisms very tiny eggs, found in soil and dung, which become much more infective with time.
Habitat Swamps, marshes & bogs, Lakes, ponds, rivers & streams, Deserts, Scrub, shrub & brushlands, Meadows & fields, Grasslands & prairies, Forests & woodlands, Alpine & subalpine habitats, Canyons & caves, Cities, suburbs & towns
Range Plains, Great Lakes, New England, Mid-Atlantic, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Southwest, Florida, Texas, California, Northwest, Eastern Canada, Western Canada
Discussion Omnivore and semiaquatic forager, using their dexterous hands to find and catch small prey. Raccoons are probably the most omnivorous mammal in the world, and will eat whatever food items are most common in an area. They have learned how to exploit human foods in many areas, including agricultural crops and urban garbage. Typically solitary, urban raccoons have learned to tolerate each other where food is abundant and they can reach densities of 50-100 animals per km2. Nocturnal. Larger in north, where well-fed animals can reach 50% body fat. Common in every habitat with water sources.


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In many situations around farm and home, a small amount of heat applied at the right time and place will prevent equipment damage, accidents and livestock losses.
Electric heating cable, properly selected and applied, can be a real convenience and labor saver during cold winter months.
If lead-covered cable is used, it should be thoroughly coated with a glyptal paint or hot pitch to prevent the alkali in the cement from attacking the lead sheath during the curing process.
While some applications require a particular type of heating cable, six general precautions must be followed for satisfactory performance of any heat cable or heat tape:
Water pipes, hydrants and drains in unheated buildings or completely exposed areas can be protected from freezing with either heating cable or heating tape.
The wattage necessary to prevent freezing depends on the size of pipe, the minimum surrounding temperature, the desired water temperature (35 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent freezing), and whether the pipe is insulated.
You can get more watts per linear foot by spiraling the cable around the pipe. This, of course, requires a greater total length of cable.
Table 1 shows the approximate wattage needed to prevent freezing when pipe and cable are insulated with 1-inch-thick insulation and also when pipe and cable are not insulated. These data illustrate the importance of a well insulated pipe protection system.
Table 1Approximate wattage required to prevent freezing of steel water pipes at +20 degree F and -10 degree F temperatures
If we assume a 45 degree F temperature differential (pipe temperature = 35 degrees Fahrenheit and outdoor temperature = -10 degrees Fahrenheit) we would need to wrap a bare 3/4-inch pipe with about 12.3 watts of heating cable for each linear foot of exposed pipe. If the same pipe is wrapped with a 1-inch thick insulation jacket, only 3.7 watts per foot of pipe length are needed. The insulated pipe-lower wattage cable installation will operate much more economically than the exposed pipe installation.
A somewhat higher wattage (say 5 to 7 watts per foot) would, of course, be satisfactory for the insulated pipe system and would cost little more to operate if the cable is thermostatically controlled.
Either adjustable or factory pre-set thermostats should be operated at a temperature of from 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
When the pipe is insulated, place the thermostat-sensitive bulb next to the pipe. Be sure to protect pipe insulation from moisture so that it will maintain its effectiveness. The plastic foam type is, however, water resistant and its characteristics are not adversely affected by water. If lead covered cable is used, do not strap it too tightly to the pipe. If these installations are not thermostatically controlled, they should be switch controlled or easily disconnected during periods of warm weather.
For maximum economy, plan to insulate all water pipe. Then select the right length and type of heating tape or cable by first measuring the pipe diameter and pipe length. As many folks will use only the insulation that is included with some heat cable kits, you should again refer to the particular manufacturer's instructions and select the length of cable on this basis, with the coldest wintertime temperature as your guide. Insulation in many kits will be much less than 1 inch thick when wrapped in place.
For warming water in long poultry watering troughs, either heat tape or cable can be placed in the bottom. To maintain ice-free conditions with low house temperatures (15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit), use about 7 to 10 watts per linear foot of trough. Protect the cable from poultry with a coat of asphalt emulsion, encase it in a heavy spring or place under a wire mesh.
For special applications like heating molasses and other viscous liquids, you will generally need much more heat than we've discussed here. For more information on these, consult your local electrical contractor or power supplier.
Electric heating cable placed in concrete slabs warms brooding areas in the farrowing house, work areas in milk parlors and maintenance areas in the farm shop. When placed in concrete sidewalks, steps, ramps and driveways, it provides protection, comfort and convenience for livestock and humans.
Many cable manufacturers make up complete heating mats and heating kits for these applications. Most kits have a 10-foot section of "cold" lead wire vulcanized to the "hot" resistance wires, with an attachment plug on the other end. Individual cables can also be used if the correct type, wattage and length of cable is selected to meet specific needs. Table 2 shows the relationships between heating cable wattage, watt density in watts per square feet of surface area and different cable spacings.
Table 2Relationships between heating cable wattage, watt density in watts per square feet of surface area and different cable spacings
Because "cable-in-concrete" applications are permanent, special precautions should be used when installing:
Except for the size of the area to be heated and the amount of heat to be provided, installation techniques are quite similar for most concrete installations. Where high temperatures are required for prolonged periods of time, as in farrowing houses and milk parlors, place a 2-inch plastic insulation material such as foam plastic board or a 4-inch slab of insulating concrete under the cable.
As a general guide, design for a density of 40 watts per square foot when providing heat for specific areas used for brooding pigs, for warming milk parlor floors, for de-icing concrete steps, ramps, walks, driveways, and livestock watering pads. In most cases, width of such spaces need only be 18 or 24 inches.
Properly installed heating cable will keep gutters and downspouts open when alternate freezing and thawing occurs. By keeping such channels open, water is prevented from backing up under the roof and causing damage inside of the home.
Electric heating cable kits for gutter and roof protection are available in a wide range of lengths and usually include the necessary roof attachment clamps. A lead core is often molded into the cable to keep the small loops in place.
For a typical installation, allow about 2 feet of 5- to 7-watt per foot cable for each linear foot of roof to be protected. Be sure to ground all metal gutters and downspouts to an 8 foot driven ground rod.
Control the heat cable with a conveniently located switch equipped with an indicating pilot light. If the switch is located outside, be sure it is of weatherproof construction. Turn the switch on when snow starts and off when snow is gone or whenever air temperatures reach 45 degrees Fahrenheit. There is little need to operate the cable when outdoor temperatures are considerably below freezing, as no reasonable amount of heat will free the frozen ice packs, nor will leaks occur under such conditions.
Electric heat cable is one of the most economical ways of heating hotbeds. A hotbed can be constructed at little cost. Either plastic-covered or lead-covered cable can be used to start and grow plants with good results. With thermostatic control, you can warm an 18 square foot bed for as little as 5 cents per day.
For water pipe and drain protection, an inexpensive thermostat, similar to that used in commercial heating tapes, functions quite well. These are often preset to turn cable on when temperature reaches 40 degrees Fahrenheit. A more expensive, more precise control will slightly reduce seasonal operating costs. In either case, it is important to fasten the sensitive bulb directly to the water pipe at the coldest point, but insulate the bulb to the same degree you insulate the pipe. This will prevent the possibility of overheating.
For warming electrically heated concrete slabs in milk parlors for the operator's comfort, either a thermostat can be used or a properly selected time clock can turn heat on a few hours before and then off again shortly after each milking operation. This latter automatic switch is convenient and economical if you don't want the slab heated at all times. It will not "forget" to shut off the heat when it isn't needed.
For de-icing and snow melting systems, you need only a toggle switch with a pilot light to indicate, at a glance, when the heating circuit is energized.
When heat cable is used for hotbeds or for brooding pigs, uniform floor and concrete surface temperatures, respectively, are much more critical. In such applications, the thermostat should have a range of about 30 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with a differential of no more than 5 degrees Fahrenheit, but preferably 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
When selecting any control, be sure it is built with enough capacity to handle the electrical load.
Since heat tape and heat cable used on the farm will usually warm relatively small areas, it will often be more convenient to use the readily available 120-volt units. Where large amounts of cable are used, line loss to the cable can be reduced with a 240-volt cable-thermostat system.
An important point to remember is: always provide the proper voltage — that voltage for which the cable was designed. Here's why: If a 120-volt heating unit is connected to 240 volts, the cable insulation will melt and the entire heating unit will need to be replaced. On the other hand, if a cable rated at 240 volts is connected to 120-volt service, it will produce only one-fourth of its rated wattage or heat output.
The retail cost of typical heating tapes will vary from 20 to 40 cents per foot depending upon length. If equipped with a built-in thermostat, the cost per tape is increased by about $4.
Single wire heating cable rated at 5 watts per foot may vary in cost from 10 to 15 cents per foot, without thermostat, depending upon length of cable purchased.
The cost of pre-assembled heat cable mats with a 40 watt per square foot density, but without accessories or installation, may vary from 15 to 22 cents per square foot of heated floor area.
The seasonal operating cost of any heat tape or heat cable will, of course, depend upon local weather conditions, the amount of insulation used and the degree and type of control used on the cable. In any case, it will be quite nominal when compared with the benefits received.
For more details on other application or on the wiring of suggested applications, consult your local electric power supplier or MU Extension center.
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