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| 15 March 2018
San Eugenio Ladies Cup kicks off
With the San Eugenio Ladies Cup, the first high goal Ladies Cup of 2018 kicks off today in Lobos/Canuelas. For it's second edition, 6 international teams with 11 to 12 goals teamhadicap will
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| 21 November 2017
1. Ladies Argentine Open Championship starts in Pilar
The very first edition of the Ladies Argentine Open Championship is held at the Alfredo Lalor de Pilar headquarters of the Argentine Polo Association from today, Tuesday 21st November until 2nd
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Polo statistics | 3 November 2017
The Argentine Open – numbers and statistics
By winning the title of the 2016 Argentine Open, La Dolfina won the final of the most important polo tournament in the world for the fourth successive time. Below we present you all current numbers
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| 2 November 2017
All eyes on the 124th Argentine Open 2017 in Buenos Aires
Next weekend, on November 4th, the 124th Argentine Polo Open Championship 2017 start in Buenos Aires. The world's most famous and important polo tournament, organised by the Argentine Polo
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| 24 August 2017
La Aguada Polo Club season will kick off on September 23rd 2017
The 2017 La Aguada Polo Club season, Presented by Río Uruguay Seguros, will kick off on September 23, with the Novillitos Cup, the children's tournament. It will be a great start of an upcoming
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In the final of the most important polo tournament in the world, the 123rd Argentine Open, La Dolfina once again met their long-time rival Ellerstina in an exciting
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Argentine Open 2016 | 9 December 2016
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These days all eyes are set on the Cathedral of Polo in Palermo, Buenos Aires, where tomorrow long-standing rivals La Dolfina, including the 10-goalers Adolfo Cambiaso, David Stirling, Pablo Mac
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Today, all serious players in the pellet smoker market have switched to digital thermostatic controllers that dictate pellet-feed commands based on a temperature sensor inside the cooking box. Just like with the oven in your kitchen, you set the desired cooking temperature, and the heating system kicks on and off to maintain that set point. An LED display shows your set temp, and most models allow you to toggle between set temp and actual temp readings from the internal thermostat. Actual temperatures will fluctuate a bit as the controller switches on and off to hover around your set temp, but many sophisticated touch-pad controllers can maintain tighter tolerances than your indoor oven. Some pellet controllers also have integrated probes that let you monitor the internal temperature of whatever you're smoking. Wireless remote control and monitoring from your smartphone or tablet are also increasingly common. (You can learn more about pellet smokers on AmazingRibs.com.)
This unit will not let even a single pellet go to waste. No need of worrying whether you're out of pellets or not. You can carry pellets at a maximum of 20 pounds, with the digital thermostat ensuring the pellets are being used properly. This saves you loads of cash and gives you smoking food simultaneously without wasting time in refilling pellets.
How much food are you going to smoke? This is important because some of the top pellet smokers are relatively large. And if you're not looking at smoking a lot of meat, you might purchase a unit that's too big. Conversely, if you buy a unit that's too small, you are going to be frustrated because you're going to make some delicious meat just not as much as you need.
The Smart Smoke technology is one of the most convenient and easy to use features on the grill. It contains a dual LED temperature readout that keeps the heat at a constant temperature. This means you have more time for socializing and can sit back and relax. The temperature ranges from 160 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The grill uses a pellet feeder system that burns slowly to add intense flavor to your food. It also uses an electric auto-start ignition that requires the grill be plugged into a standard 120v outlet.
Remember, you are paying for every little feature, attachments and details on any product. So do not end up paying you inheritance for a feature that you are probably never going to use. Instead, invest on a pellet grill that caters to your needs and has features that will actually enhance your experience when using it. So do not, I repeat: do not, fall for fancy marketing features that sound too drastic.
PID Controller – one of the best controllers. Precisely maintains the temperature you set at intervals of +/- 5 degrees. Perfect when it comes to long and slow meat smoking at low temperatures. You can leave such a pellet grill for the entire day without worries and forget about it. When coming back after many hours, you're sure that your meat has been cooked at the fixed temperature that you set.
What are your thoughts about the Kalamazoo hybrid grills? From what I've found online, you have the choice of gas, charcoal and wood for cooking or combinations of all. I have no first hand experience with Kalamazoo but it seems very versatile? At the moment after a month of researching, I'm leaning towards a Mac/Yoder or a Webber spirit & egg or a Memphis….so in other words, I'm no closer to a decision than when I started. I currently have a 9 yr old treager that won't break, seriously, I've only repainted once with rustolium….dang thing won't break so I can get a new toy. I sear in a skillet in the kitchen. My treager has the smoke/med/high switch and I want more control, I've maxed what I can do and it's a challenge in cold weather and wind but it was a great start when they were made to last, more than got my money's worth. I cook at all levels from smoking to grilling. I do love pellets and don't want an egg but enjoy the food as much as the process of preparing it. Ok probably to much info but money aside, will you list your recommendations of what you think is best for me?
Just what I needed for my Traeger Pro 22. Fits like a glove, simple install, and makes adding and pulling rib racks off the smoker much easier. No longer a balancing act trying to get a tray to stay put on top of the pellet hopper lid. This also fits perfectly under Traeger's cover for the Pro 22 models. Have to be a little care you dont pinch your fingers when folding it down (would be a nice future mod if it could somehow be spring assisted), but thats my only gripe.
While the Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett Pellet Grill is compatible with most iOS and Android devices, I want to stress, check the compatibility of your device with the grill before purchasing because it would suck to buy this grill only to find out that this feature is not compatible. Also, if you do not plan on using the grill on some elevated surface, the legs are not tall so the grill sits close to the ground. Regardless, this is a GREAT smoker: your meat will come out tender and juicy with that authentic BBQ taste we all love! Neither of these cons affects the quality of your BBQ and both can be worked around.
It lowers its temperature by 5° Fahrenheit Increments by lowering the feed rate of the pellets and raises the temp by increasing the feed rate. As for thermostatically controlled grills, the thermostat cycles heat on and off like with the refrigerator as required by your given setting. Some digital temperature controls are so advanced they even include a WiFi setting.
They are often called grills, but, at the time of this writing, I consider them to be primarily smokers. Almost all of them cook with indirect heat and those that try to grill over direct flame don't do it well. If you love steaks, there are far better ways to cook them. But if you love smoked turkey, ribs, salmon, pork chops, brisket, and smoked foods, a pellet smoker may be the best solution available.
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One comment I see a lot in various forums like Pellet Heads Forum is that you want as much efficiency as you can get. As with lump charcoal, this means burning as clean of a cook as you can with as little ash as possible. Different pellet mixes will produce differences in what you get in this area, and the cooker you're using will dictate this to some degree as well.
What about temperature control and a digital controller? It is much poorer in this regard than the competitive Camp Chef which is why I decided to give the second place to Z Grills as an alternative to Camp Chef PG24. Therefore the digital controller allows to set the temperature within the range of 180-450 degrees F. A pretty low maximum temperature but it shouldn't be a problem to enthusiasts of long slow cooking, which usually takes place at lower temperatures.
Food, especially meat, tastes much better when smoked. If you want to take up smoking food but you're worried that it might be too complicated there is one simple solution for you – get yourself a pellet smoker. Pellet smokers, also known as pellet grills, have started selling like crazy as people begin to realize they are incredibly easy to use. You may not get the street cred from traditional pit masters with your pellet grill and smoking skills, but you will be able to produce excellent barbecue effortlessly. Wood pellet grills give you smokey, juicy, and tender meat that's perfectly cooked without the hassle of babysitting your smoker.
I spent months checking out Memphis, Fast Eddy, Mak, and Yoder grills. I must say the Yoder is by far the most robust pellet grill of them all. I noticed many reviews with 3 or 4 star ratings for price and I must disagree; fit, finish, build quality, and material robustness of the Yoder was better than the Memphis Pro & Elite...and we all know how expensive the Memphis is.
The Texas Trio is a versatile grill that The Texas Trio is a versatile grill that lets you choose between charcoal propane gas grilling or classic style smoking with the included side firebox. This rugged yet attractive grill also features a warming plate and large underneath storage. With 1 394 in. of total cooking area heavy-duty steel construction ... More + Product Details Close
The small burn pot is covered with a large deflector plate that absorbs the heat and spreads it out below the cooking surface making them essentially wood-fired convection ovens. Flare-ups are a thing of the past. You need to keep the plate clean because it is right below the food and if you leave sauce and grease on there, it can smolder and leave soot on your food. Carbon buildup will also diminish its heat transmission.
Something you may not have read in other Pellet grill reviews is that there are two key concerns: flavor and fuel consumption. As previously stated, pellet smokers are not known for producing a strong smoke flavor, no matter what pellets you use. Though, some brands can be more pronounced than others. Hardwood pellets provide longer overall burn times per pound than fruit wood pellets. 1oo percent fruit wood pellets will also be more expensive on average.
Having the same problem as the rest of the group. Rec Tec, Yoder, Green Mountain, Pellet Pro, or MAK? All seem to be heavy gauge SS, Pellet Pro seems really good value, MAK and Green Mountain seem to have controllers with more features. Have a friend who bought Rec Tec 3 years ago, he cannot say enough about the good customer service and the grill. If you could only buy one (money not the issue among these 5), which one, and why?
First impression was this thing isn't built like a mass produced unit, it's more like something you would expect from a master fabricator. The assembly instructions were incredibly detailed, and the way it was packaged made it really easy. It takes a little time to get temp steady for low smoking, but once it's there it seems to be pretty steady. So far absolutely impressed with everything about this cooker, and made in the USA!!!
This pellet grill has a 440 square inch cooking surface and weighs 73 pounds. It measures 36 by 18 by 39 inches in dimensions and is made out of durable steel and heavy duty 16 gauge steel construction. It has a dial-in control with an LED read-out. Its temperature reaches from 180 degrees to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. It also comes with a meat probe. This Pit Boss is a worthy name to be in our pellet grill review' list.
The great part about this smoker is that it is fairly light-weight, weighing in at 69 lbs, and its legs double as handles: all you have to do is fold the legs up and carry the smoker wherever you need to! Furthermore, this smoker comes with a 12V connector that you can plug into the cigarette lighter of your car, and a 12-foot alligator clips that you can connect to your car's battery if necessary. You can take this smoker anywhere!
The MoJack has huge barrel with lots of cooking space. With the 24 inch model, you are going to have 418 in.² to cook on. You will easily be able to read and monitor the temperature with the LED digital temperature control. This model has a bottom storage rack, which makes a great place for you to put extra pellets or tools that you will use for cooking.
The Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett smoker lets you get more than what you paid for. At a surprisingly low price, you get to have tons of great features commonly found in other GMG products that are sure to elevate your BBQ experience. For its price, we were quite surprised to see that it satisfied most of the features on our review. We tested over fifty products, and even the expensive ones were no match for this product. In terms of value per dollar, this product deserves the top spot.
Are you sick and tired of bad BBQ? Well, so are your friends, neighbors, and family members. With the Woodwind woodfire pellet grill, mediocre grilling can be a thing of the past. Put the bland chicken and burnt steak behind you, and become the grill master you were born to be. With digital temperature control, the Woodwind does all the work for you. All you have to do is turn it on, set the temperature, and let it work while you play. Which means no more babysitting! The Woodwind doesn't just make grilling easier—it also makes it more delicious. The Woodwind is fueled by premium hardwood pellets to generate heat and smoke, infusing your food with a savory wood fire taste that'll make your taste buds sing. With grill temperature settings from 160° F to 500° F and the included Sear Box that reaches up to 900° F, you can achieve perfect results, whether you're grilling, smoking, baking, roasting, braising, barbecuing, or even searing. And when you're finished cooking, cleanup is a breeze with our patented Ash Cleanout system. Discover the heavenly taste of a woodfire pellet grill with the Woodwind. Buy now to begin your journey to grill mastery.
I've been grilling and smoking for many years and throughout all those years I have burned through many expensive grills. Four years before I purchased the 640 I got on the pellet smoker wagon and started my research. Finally when my daughter was getting married she ask me to cook for the wedding and gave me the perfect excuse to finally get a smoker I wanted. So getting back to the research and after 3 months of comparing I settled on the YS640. I wanted a grill, at my age, to be able to pass down to one of my kids. It was big investment but like I've learned in life, you get what you pay for "most" of the time. I have had this grill now, September 2018, will be 4years now. I have no regrets and would do it again. I've had some minor corrosion issues and after an email was promptly sent the matching paint to clean it up. I spent the time to do it right and today, a month later, today my grill looks brand new. Honestly nothing like this can be left to take care of itself. Maintenance like anything else is required. But I know this will most likely be my last grill. Thank for a great product and great follow up service. Smoke Shack.....
Worst purchase of a product that I have ever made. After same issues the first and second cookings, I will use my good ole Brinkmann smoker from here on out. Shuts off with errors and after setting it on 250 will climb to over 400-450 degrees. They say you can set it and forget it, but I'm afraid that my home would burn down if I was not here watching over this junk. When you call customer service same old story. Take everything out, clean firepot put it all back together, then fire it back off. Take your screen out of pellet box and rake them. If you want to smoke meat you don't want to do this every 20 minutes or so. I gave over 600.00 dollars for this and have no more than 50.00 in my Brinkmann. Please read all problems with these before wasting your money!!!
My wife purchased this cooker for me for Christmas three years ago when I was working on the road. I had been a gas man for years and had converted to charcoal with great success and enjoyment. I built a UDS smoker and was really getting into the slow smoking with better temp control. Then my son ratted on me and told my wife that I had been drooling over a Yoder Pellet Grill. She surprised me to say the least as I would have never bought this unit myself. I've had several cars that cost less than this smoker! Wow. In person, this grill is build by people that love their job. The smoke flavor compared to a Weber kettle is more delicate than harsh. Temperatures are very even across the grill with warmer sides within an inch of the body of the grill. Being able to start it in two minutes and get to cooking in ten is very handy. Being able to run downtown without worrying about the temp is awesome. I've had it get a little lower than where I had set it, but not by more than 15 degrees. It has great reliability in any weather. We live in northern Montana and this thing just does what you want it to do. Great for making jerky, slow smoke, grilling, and baking. Wood fired cookies are one of our favorites. I've smoked cheese on it during the dead of winter at -15 degrees. Bacon...wow. If you have never had slow smoked bacon I feel sorry for you. Don't worry about not liking this unit after the purchase. I've thanked my wife more times than I can remember and I've received just as many compliments back from everyone who has sampled the food. Great job Yoder!
In 2010, I sprung for a discounted Rainer with $80 in tip money and a pro deal through the whitewater rafting company I worked for. It was an expensive purchase for me at a time when my monthly food budget was around $60. But hey, along with a Roll-a-Table, two chairs I "borrowed" from the rafting company, and my cooler, I had almost a full kitchen that I could deploy from the back of my truck. And the Rainier quickly proved a wise investment.
Thanks for your question! I think you've actually selected the grill that I'd recommend too. The Camp Chef pretty much has it all. It's quality, it's priced nicely, it does a great job smoking… and honestly, that ash cleanout feature is pretty much something that I wouldn't want to do without. Especially if you're new to pellet grilling, anything that makes the job smoother and simpler will be appreciated!
Hey Bill! I think you'd be very happy with a Yoder pellet smoker. From a product and manufacturing standpoint, they're great pellet smokers. If you're looking at spending $1,700 and can perhaps go a little higher, you can then consider either a MAK grill or a Memphis Grill Pro Series. These are fantastic pieces of equipment. They are insulated at the point where the lid touches the body at closing, and provide superior convection cooking. Anytime you feel you want some extra smoke, you can always throw in an Amazn Pellet Tube or use a Mojo Cube. These will amp up your smoke profile in a manner you can predict and keep under control. I would NOT recommend adding anything foreign to your burn pot ever. Just keep things from the main pellet smoker function working as per the manufacturer's design.
Some products feature the wood-pellet fuel system as a bonus, but the Camp Chef SmokePro SG makes its wood-fired function the star of the show. Using 100% real hardwood pellets, recreating 5-star-cuisine level dishes on a large scale is now made convenient. Though it still has limited reviews, it wouldn't be a surprise if this smoker quickly becomes a best-selling choice. It's the kind of smoker that you need if you want hassle-free and fast cooking.
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Most pellet smokers are wood-burning ovens: great for ribs, turkey, brisket, and pork shoulders, but not so great for grilling steaks and burgers. The FEC PG series was one of the first lines of pellet burners to offer a sear station, a cast iron cooking grate right over the fire pot where the wood pellets burn. It isn't the best setup for searing, but it's better than most other pellet searing schemes. The real beauty of the Fast Eddy's design is that it produces meat with a deep mahogany finish, much like a competition-grade offset smoker. It also has two upper-level heat zones, for a total of four distinct temperature zones.
Compared to the features, Daniel Boone's price is quite reasonable. But with brands like Camp Chef and Traeger in the market, it has been difficult for GMG to take more than one spot in our top 10 list. Regardless, this is the best product GMG has to offer, having a balance between price, cooking space and features, bringing it to our honorable mentions list.
A: As another key question that many individuals are asking for, users want to know if the grill is water resistant. Now, the inside of the grill in no scenario should be exposed to water. However, the exterior of the grill, once covered can be exposed to water. However, it is always best to ensure that the grill is powder coated and is able to withstand a bit of moisture, so it does not rust. If this is the case, then an individual will need a grill cover, which brings us to the next question.
Thank you for a very comprehensive review and all the helpful advice. I would like to know your thoughts about having the burn pot in the center area as in the Rec-Tec, or on the side. My only interest is smoking, not grilling, and I prefer even heat throughout the cooking chamber. How much difference does the location of the burn pot make? Thank you very much.
PG24 by Camp Chef is the best choice for any expert smoker. Its reasonable price and amazing features make it a good prolonged investment. It comes with lots of nifty features that facilitate, smoking, grilling and searing in your backyard. For all these reasons, in our pellet smoker review, we consider this smoker as the top choice for the serious BBQ buffs.
The Texas Elite 34 pellet grill is a fairly basic pellet grill that still gives you lots of versatility: you can grill hot and fast, or smoke low and slow, you can bake, braise, roast, or bbq all sorts of food to juicy perfection! Just like an oven, you set the temperature and the Integrated Digital Elite Controller keeps the temp within +/- 20 degrees F for as long as you need it!
The MAK 1 Star General boasts our favorite digital controller: It's highly programmable and easily accessed via the internet from anywhere in the world. Made entirely in the USA, the 1 Star General is solid-feeling, with a heavy-duty powder coat. The hood is a rolltop, meaning that, unlike a lot of its competitors, the 1 Star doesn't need much rear clearance, and there's plenty of room inside. An optional upper grill grate adds 190 square inches of cook surface. Our only criticism: Not only is it built like a tank, it kinda looks like one, too.
With that said, depending on the size of the green an individual may need more pellets to fuel the food. However, a bigger sized pellet grill allows the cook to grill for a large number of people. While a compact grill can easily be taken anywhere. With that in mind, one important criterion that we wanted to take into consideration is how easy the item is to set up.
It makes party hosting, as well as small crowd-feeding a breeze! Pellet grills are easy to use because they often come with easy temperature controls (along with other variable facilities depending from grill to grill), making it ideal for beginners who do not have prior grilling and cook-out experiences. A pellet grill is the answer to every cook enthusiasts who love to cook, but lack the knowledge and experience of skilled pit masters.
A pellet grill often comes with many facilities that are usually not available on any other grilling appliances. One of them is its temperature control and settings. This is a huge advantage for inexperienced cooks who do not have the understanding and years of experience of pit masters who know how to cook different foods on different temperatures. This also means that you do not have to fiddle and fidget around with the heat every 2 minutes after slapping on the steak on to the grills.
Bought a YS-640 in 2012 and have been an avid supporter of Yoder pellet grills. Cooks great and very solid construction. Technical support started out phenomenal but seems to be less competent now. Have replaced the thermocouple every two years, almost to the month (pellet grill gets used 1-2 times per month, at low temp 275 deg F cooks). Really disappointing thermocouple life for a $1500 pellet grill. Still love the way it cooks but I have to keep a spare thermocouple in my tool box so I don't have an issue on my cooks.
The Texas Elite 34 pellet grill is a fairly basic pellet grill that still gives you lots of versatility: you can grill hot and fast, or smoke low and slow, you can bake, braise, roast, or bbq all sorts of food to juicy perfection! Just like an oven, you set the temperature and the Integrated Digital Elite Controller keeps the temp within +/- 20 degrees F for as long as you need it!
One other thing to know about the wonder of pellet grills is that they come with pellet hoppers, varying in capacity from brand to brand, that accommodates and use the pellets you put it accordingly and automatically as per the heat setting, eliminating the need to refill the hopper manually so frequently. So throw on some lamb ribs on to those hot grills, and go enjoy some cold beer while the pellet grill does the rest for you!
Bought my Texas Elite 34 Traeger pellet grill last summer at Oshkosh Fly-in. Received it and assembled it with no issues. Began using it and discovered it will not make temperatures above 375 deg F. Most of the Traeger recipes need 400+ deg, so this wouldn't work. Called Traeger. They started sending me replacement parts, first the combustion air fan, then the auger motor, then a digital temp controller. None of these new parts had any effect on the problem. I have probably called Traeger 10 times, finally getting a hold of a second level supervisor named Jessie. He decided to send me a whole burner module; pellet hopper, auger tube, burner bowl, fan, controller... everything in one assembly. I installed it and no improvement. I did a time vs temp test for them at their request. They finally agreed it wasn't working properly.
Thanks for your question! I think you've actually selected the grill that I'd recommend too. The Camp Chef pretty much has it all. It's quality, it's priced nicely, it does a great job smoking… and honestly, that ash cleanout feature is pretty much something that I wouldn't want to do without. Especially if you're new to pellet grilling, anything that makes the job smoother and simpler will be appreciated!
This grill produces fall off the bone ribs. I've also cooked a brisket to perfection. My only issue is that I have to clean it after every use. If it isn't cleaned properly (I remove all of the grates and use a shop vac to suction all ashes and unburned pellets) the pellets will back up and when they finally push through, you will have a huge flare up that will potentially burn whatever you are cooking as well as take the paint off the grill itself. Also, I find it works better if you set the dial to OFF and then back to whatever temperature you want. Other than those few quirks, I love this grill. I did find a larger Pit Boss after I bought this one, but it was about $150 more.
Something you may not have read in other Pellet smoker reviews is that there are two key concerns: flavor and fuel consumption. As previously stated, pellet smokers are not known for producing a strong smoke flavor, no matter what pellets you use. Though, some brands can be more pronounced than others. Hardwood pellets provide longer overall burn times per pound than fruit wood pellets. 1oo percent fruit wood pellets will also be more expensive on average. So, if you want to do a pellet smoker cook using 100 percent cherry wood pellets, you're going to use more fuel than you would with a cherry/hardwood blend, and it's going to cost you more as well on average.
The grill is plated with beautiful stainless steel that gives the grill a refined and impressive look. The huge cooking area includes 570 square inches of surface area. That's enough to hold 20 burgers or 4 rib racks! It also contains a second warming rack and bottom shelf that provides the grill stability and extra storage. This version comes with a sear box that can reach temperature of up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit, which caramelizes your food. There's a cheaper version without a sear box that costs around $200 less if a sear box isn't a necessity for you. Additionally, the legs are built with extreme thickness giving the grill a grounded base. The caster wheels add portability to the grill so you can find that perfect place in the backyard.
Grill will not maintain temperature with temperature set at 275 the grill temperature will range from 200 to 320 and this continues throughout the entire time it takes to cook the food. Customer service is giving me the runaround and no resolution has been made. I have been on the phone two times and they say that the pellets are not dropping into the screw. I have done everything they have asked me to do and still have same issue.
-Warranty-(Forgive my soapbox here, folks.) I'd give it 5 stars if Camp Chef would give it a real warranty. One year is pathetic and WAY below the industry standard. Camp Chef, I know you are reading this because you guys are too excited about your great new product to not pay attention to feedback like this. Nut up and stand behind your awesome product. Why would anybody buy a product from an industry newcomer with no track record when you yourself are only willing to stand behind it for 1 lousy year?... Especially when the "industry leader" will guarantee their product for 3 years?!?! You are communicating that you have 1/3rd the amount of trust in your product that Traeger does. That's terrible! You should exceed what they are offering just to make the point in the industry! At a minimum, you should at least match their warranty just so it doesn't become a stumbling block to potential customers. Look, you basically took the lil tex and said "ok boys, so how can we make this better?!?" You did that! You totally knocked it out the park! Why cheap out with the warranty?!? As a customer, it makes me nervous that you know something I don't.
I think you get the picture. In any case, you can see how pellet smoking really does have its own culture to it. I really hope you've found value in this selection of Pellet Grill reviews. If so, please consider sharing it with your BBQ friends! And for sure comment below and let me know about your favorite pellet grills, pellet blends, and methods! 🙂
Moving on from the orangish-red looks of the predecessor RT-680, this newer model has a black hood, with stainless steel built. It is 2.5" taller than the RT-680 and has 2 stainless steel bull horn handles on the outside that will have you falling in love with its built. Everything from the towel rings, the controller shelf, the hopper lid to the spill-proof bucket hook is stainless steel and even the smallest of details like the laser cutout of "Rec Tec Grills" on the side will never fail to impress.
Pellet grills have electronic temperature controls that (should) keep the heat consistent. Top quality pellet grills can maintain temperatures within 5 degrees or less for hours at a time, with the auger releasing pellets as needed into the fire box to do so. A consistent temperature means less guess work and fantastic food! (If you read words like "heat zones" or "baffle", that means that you'll need to be playing with the heat to keep it consistent… so steer clear of those!)
Due to having such features and being the best Lousiana Grills Product, the Louisiana Grills LG Pellet Grill 1100 could not escape our vigilant gaze when we did our research. However, it had some shortcomings, mainly due to its build and price that did not allow it to make it into our pellet smoker review. Regardless, we could compare it with some of our products that it had tied with. But as always, we could only choose the top 10 products for this review and this had to go. Regardless, this still is a great product, worth mentioning.
Cook for a crowd on the Camp Chef® Flat Top Grill! A large cooking area makes it easy to cook efficiently. The interchangeable flat top griddle is perfect for pancakes, bacon and eggs for breakfast, and burgers, chicken and veggies for dinner. Four individual burners make it a snap to cook multiple dishes at once. Built-in matchless ignition lets you control the heat and flame, while folding shelves and roller wheels make transport easy.
Normally you will get 1- 3 years of warranty for the top pellet smokers from different companies. Traeger will serve you with a 3-year warranty while Camp Chef will give you only 1 year of warranty. Considered this the safe period for your pellet grill, so take advantage. If you own a top quality smoker then you may need not to think of any replacement within 5 years of buying.
Is it customer support? I ordered a grill cover(made by a outside vendor in Kansas as well) for my YS640. It ended up with a small leak. I called Don, and by the end of the week I had a brand new one. Also, I was getting ready for my first cook on my brand new YS640, and I invited the whole family over for baby back ribs. I called Joe, and he talked with me on the phone for 20 minutes explaining how the grill worked, what temp to set the pit at, when to rotate the ribs and even which ribs will need to be rotated. Joe was spot on! Best ribs I have ever had!!!
To sear a steak you need direct radiant heat. I don't care if you can heat the air to 1000°F, it is still indirect heat and that does not deliver as much energy as direct radiant heat. It's physics, but not hard to understand. In short, heat is not the same as temperature. It feels hotter at 80°F if the sun is shining on you than if it is 80°F in the shade. I discuss the concept in more detail in my article on thermodynamics of cooking.
Apart from the replacement parts for a pellet smoker, there are also certain accessories that one can use to increase the range of its usefulness as well as improve its performance. A user can attach a griddle attachment to a pellet grill to use it as a flat top griddle, or use a hopper extender to increase the pellet hopper capacity; there is an attachment for every purpose to suit all of your needs. Let's take a look at the types of accessories commonly found:


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Hira Mani is the most recent celebrity to become victim to the easily triggered awaam.
The actress posted a picture to Instagram recently, where she was wearing a bindi on her forehead. Ever since she's posted the picture, she has been getting bombarded with some really awful comments.
Some comments were disappointed with her.
You know what, she could have rocked a mangal sutra, sigh.
Authorities on what is right and wrong had clearly descended on the comments section.
'Development' was condemned.
Literally, ALL she's doing is wearing a bindi and sindoor. That. Is. All.
Ab aisa bhi nahin tha ke she didn't get compliments.
It was also really pleasing to see some people fighting back and supporting Hira Mani.
This comment openly laughs about this trolling culture, and I love it.
This isn't the first time someone's worn a bindi and 'offended' everyone. Hina Altaf did the same during diwali and even her faith and her Islam was called into question. It is honestly sad how people have taken the mantle of policing everyone else's faith but their own. Faith is a personal thing, it's your own unique connection to God, no one has the right to question it or judge it.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The story of Agamemnon shows how terrible acts could cause what?
2. One of the earliest kings was _______________, who ruled at the time Demeter brought agriculture to earth.
3. Aeneas stayed with her for a time, but eventually ___________ sent a message telling him to remember his great destiny and to sail for Italy.
4. These two sisters had __________ nieces.
5. The House of Thebes was in many ways as unlucky as the House of Atreus, but their troubles seemed ________.
Short Essay Questions
1. How are the lessons learned from these stories relevant today?
2. What are four ways in which the House of Thebes was like the House of Atreus?
3. Of these two families, which deserved their bad luck the least? Why?
4. What are two important lessons taught in the Odyssey?
5. How are some of the stars explained in this section?
6. What are the purposes of myths, based on these stories?
7. Why might someone want a cornucopia?
8. How did visiting the underworld mark Aeneas as a special hero? What does this say about the Greek's view of the afterlife?
9. How is Odysseus set apart from other heroes? What does this say about the Greeks at this time?
10. Compare one of these stories to a fairly tale or tall tale with which you are familiar.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Trojan War lasted for many years.
Part 1) What was the cause of the Trojan War? What took place during the Trojan War? How were the Greeks and the Trojans affected by this war? How did the requirements of a hero also change because of this war?
Part 2) What ended the Trojan War? How were both the Greeks and Trojans affected by this event? What does this event say about the Greeks? What does it also say about the Trojans?
Part 3) Describe a war that has taken place since the United States has been a country. Why did it begin? What took place during this war? How long did it last? Why? How did it end? How did this war affect those involved? How are the effects of this war still seen today?
Essay Topic 2
King Midas was rewarded by Bacchus.
Part 1) Describe the story of King Midas. Why was he rewarded? How did this reward affect him? What does this reveal about King Midas? What can be learned from this story?
Part 2) How does Midas' story compare to other myths? What theme or themes can be found in this story? How is each theme also popular in other Greek myths? How might each theme also be important to the ancient Greeks? Are these themes important today? Why or why not?
Part 3) What is a tale or myth that is told today in the U.S.? Describe this tale. What are the themes found in this tale? What is the moral of this tale? How does this tale compare to Greek mythology? What does this tale reveal about modern Americans?
Essay Topic 3
Mythology has been an important part of human cultures around the world.
Part 1) Support this statement with information from this text, as well as information you have learned from other sources. Why is mythology so important to humans? What does it provide mankind?
Part 2) Why have certain mythologies, such as Greek mythology, been so important for other cultures besides their own? How has Greek mythology and Greek culture influenced other areas of the world? How are the cultures of others seen in the way people live in the United States, and even in the way our country operates?
Part 3) Does modern mythology exist? If so, what is it? If not, why not? What information and beliefs from today will be passed on to future generations? How might our beliefs and ideas influence those living in the future? Use the text to support your response.
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Founding Head of School Julia Henry and a group of North Shore parents opened Roycemore School in 1915 at 640 Lincoln Street in Evanston. Miss Henry had been principal of the Lower School at Girton School for Girls in Winnetka, and many of the faculty and students followed her to Roycemore. The school was named after Miss Henry's grandfather, Andrew Royce, who was a well-known Congregational minister in Barre, Vermont, in the 1800s. The Royce family crest was adopted for the school, inspiring the school's colors of blue and gold, the motto "fortis et prudens simul," or strength and careful judgement go together, and even the school's mascot, the griffin.
In 1968 the first boy graduated, alone in a class of six. Roycemore moved from its original location to 1200 Davis Street in Evanston in late December 2011, having extensively renovated the building that was previously the home of the First United Methodist Board of Pensions. A full-size gymnasium was added to the site and the second semester of classes began at the current campus in January 2012.
In June of 2013, long-time Headmaster Joseph Becker retired (1976-2013), having ushered in a new era of Roycemore in time for the school to celebrate its centennial throughout the 2015-2016 school year.
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Starting with Early Childhood, students are introduced to the 7 habits of highly effective people through various activities and teachings. By developing a strong sense of personal accountability, good attitudes and tools for moving forward, Roycemore is establishing a solid ground of moral and intellectual responsibility.
Roycemore provides creative outlets and rigorous yet individualized classwork. We believe that fostering passion in students is the key to success. With programs like January Short Term in the Upper School, P3 in the Middle School and Theme Week in the Lower School, our students are able to marry the classroom experience with differentiating, life-changing projects that are central to forging their future paths both in the academic arena and in life.
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November 13, 2018 General Gambling News by Jim Murphy
In what can only be described as coming together of greats, the renowned Swedish gambling company NetEnt has entered into a partnership with London-based global leviathan of the industry, William Hill.
The news of this deal comes only several weeks after a similar agreement was signed by NetEnt and Penn National Gaming in USA. This time, their footprint will be increased on the regulated market of Great Britain.
The specific nature of this partnership, which is set to begin immediately, is that NetEnt will be delivering a very wide selection of their live table games to William Hill – the UK bookmaker will benefit hugely from developer's full portfolio of networked games such as roulette and blackjack.
NetEnt will make UK their 'priority market' following the confirmation of the deal with one of the biggest online casino – one of the reasons why technical integration of these games has already been completed and the games are already available to William Hill members.
The developer explains that their live games are "all about the player experience", as they seek player feedback and interactive development process in order to meet the demands from players. NetEnt Live also contains useful marketing tools via tailored campaigns for acquisition and retention.
NetEnt Malta Ltd.'s MD, Henrik Fagerlund, comments: "I am very proud that William Hill has selected NetEnt for the delivery of Live Casino network tables. Having our games with one of the biggest live casino operators in the world is a great recognition of our Live Casino product. I'm certain that William Hill players are going to enjoy our games and the new features it brings."
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Stockholm-based provider has formed several formidable partnerships and deals that have seen them radically expand their reach globally. In October, they partnered up with Svenska Spel prior to relaunch of Swedish regulated market in 2019.
Also, thanks to teaming up with a gaming operator Churchill Downs, they have entered the booming market of New Jersey.
William Hill, on the other hand, seems to be in the middle of a supposed acquisition of another giant gaming operator, Mr Green, for the suggested price of $308 million.
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Can you beat Piggy in this simple dice game? Can you figure out Piggy's strategy, and is there a better one?
Can you work out which spinners were used to generate the frequency charts?
Use this animation to experiment with lotteries. Choose how many balls to match, how many are in the carousel, and how many draws to make at once.
Four cards are shuffled and placed into two piles of two. Starting with the first pile of cards - turn a card over... You win if all your cards end up in the trays before you run out of cards in. . . .
A simple spinner that is equally likely to land on Red or Black. Useful if tossing a coin, dropping it, and rummaging about on the floor have lost their appeal. Needs a modern browser; if IE then at. . . .
Here is a chance to play a fractions version of the classic Countdown Game.
Can you be the first to complete a row of three?
A tool for generating random integers.
A counter is placed in the bottom right hand corner of a grid. You toss a coin and move the star according to the following rules: ... What is the probability that you end up in the top left-hand. . . .
A mathematically themed crossword.
There are thirteen axes of rotational symmetry of a unit cube. Describe them all. What is the average length of the parts of the axes of symmetry which lie inside the cube?
Try this interactivity to familiarise yourself with the proof that the square root of 2 is irrational. Sort the steps of the proof into the correct order.
How can we solve equations like 13x + 29y = 42 or 2x +4y = 13 with the solutions x and y being integers? Read this article to find out.
Use an Excel to investigate division. Explore the relationships between the process elements using an interactive spreadsheet.
There are 27 small cubes in a 3 x 3 x 3 cube, 54 faces being visible at any one time. Is it possible to reorganise these cubes so that by dipping the large cube into a pot of paint three times you. . . .
The interactive diagram has two labelled points, A and B. It is designed to be used with the problem "Cushion Ball"
On the 3D grid a strange (and deadly) animal is lurking. Using the tracking system can you locate this creature as quickly as possible?
Can you give the coordinates of the vertices of the fifth point in the patterm on this 3D grid?
in how many ways can you place the numbers 1, 2, 3 … 9 in the nine regions of the Olympic Emblem (5 overlapping circles) so that the amount in each ring is the same?
Find all the ways of placing the numbers 1 to 9 on a W shape, with 3 numbers on each leg, so that each set of 3 numbers has the same total.
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Can you find a way to turn a rectangle into a square?
A java applet that takes you through the steps needed to solve a Diophantine equation of the form Px+Qy=1 using Euclid's algorithm.
Use Excel to explore multiplication of fractions.
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Use Excel to investigate the effect of translations around a number grid.
Use an Excel spreadsheet to explore long multiplication.
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A weekly challenge concerning prime numbers.
Can you put the 25 coloured tiles into the 5 x 5 square so that no column, no row and no diagonal line have tiles of the same colour in them?
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Given the nets of 4 cubes with the faces coloured in 4 colours, build a tower so that on each vertical wall no colour is repeated, that is all 4 colours appear.
Ask a friend to choose a number between 1 and 63. By identifying which of the six cards contains the number they are thinking of it is easy to tell them what the number is.
The aim of the game is to slide the green square from the top right hand corner to the bottom left hand corner in the least number of moves.
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
Place a red counter in the top left corner of a 4x4 array, which is covered by 14 other smaller counters, leaving a gap in the bottom right hand corner (HOME). What is the smallest number of moves. . . .
A spherical balloon lies inside a wire frame. How much do you need to deflate it to remove it from the frame if it remains a sphere?
With red and blue beads on a circular wire; 'put a red bead between any two of the same colour and a blue between different colours then remove the original beads'. Keep repeating this. What happens?
Six circles around a central circle make a flower. Watch the flower as you change the radii in this circle packing. Prove that with the given ratios of the radii the petals touch and fit perfectly.
How good are you at finding the formula for a number pattern ?
Mathmo is a revision tool for post-16 mathematics. It's great installed as a smartphone app, but it works well in pads and desktops and notebooks too. Give yourself a mathematical workout!
This game challenges you to locate hidden triangles in The White Box by firing rays and observing where the rays exit the Box.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A South Texas man faces an aggravated robbery charge after being accused of ordering several tacos, pulling a sword and refusing to pay.
An affidavit says 28-year-old Adam Kramer began sliding the sword out of a sheath and threatened a waitress at a Mexican restaurant in San Antonio. Nobody was hurt in the Dec. 2 incident.
Authorities say Kramer walked out of the restaurant — without the food — and to his truck while yelling either he got free tacos or somebody would die. Investigators say the waitress locked the door after the San Antonio man drove away.
Law officers arrested Kramer the next day. Bond was set at $50,000. Bexar County jail records did not list Kramer as still in custody Tuesday or provide details on an attorney.
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Innovative Card Technologies has established a procurement agreement with Gemalto for Innovative's "InCard DisplayCard". The InCard DisplayCard integrates the security of a one-time passcode (OTP) token directly into a card the size of a standard credit or debit card. At the push of a button on the card, a one-time passcode is shown on its integrated display. During an online transaction, this number is entered into a user interface with other information such as the user's login name and static PIN for multifactor authentication. Gemalto will make custom client-branded InCard DisplayCards a part of its current solution portfolio. The cards are being marketed to large enterprise and financial institutions as dual-factor authenticators for a wide range of data access and customer transactions at multiple points of access such as online, ATM, or by phone.Details
A new report released shows that the three best Web sites overall for small business cards are Discover, American Express, and Advanta. Change Sciences Group says its research found that the site that makes it easiest to understand its card offer does so in 29% less time than its closest competitor and the site that makes it easiest to apply requires 55% less effort than the average site. The research, conducted over the last month, looks at what small business people experienced on 14 top card web sites as they attempted to find a card that met their needs and begin doing business with the card company.Details
Fraud protection services 41st Parameter "FraudNet" has been selected by Continental Airlines to detect and thwart "Card-Not-Present" fraud in its online sales channels. "FraudNet" identifies legitimate versus suspect website transactions on a global basis, as well as to prevent fraudulent account access, enabling the airline to protect sensitive customer data. The "FraudNet" solution provides detection tools on a single workbench, thereby decreasing investigator training times and reducing the volume of manually reviewed transactions and allows airline investigators to identify interlinked activities and report genuinely fraudulent cases to law enforcement bodies.Details
MetaBank has selected data security solution provider Vormetric's "Data Security" to encrypt and protect sensitive personal and financial information on customers and credit card holders to meet PCI-DSS compliance. "Data Security" encrypts SQL Servers storing sensitive data based on ease of implementation, transparency, performance and centralized policy and key management. PCI DSS mandates include data encryption, protection of stored cardholder data, detailed auditing and logging of all access attempts, and controls on those who are authorized to view or work with the data. Vormetric Data Security meets PCI DSS and protects valuable information wherever it is stored within the enterprise.Details
U.S. Bancorp reported that its second quarter merchant acquiring volume grew more than 6% over 2Q/07 to $66.9 billion, produced from 857,070 merchants. However, credit card charge-offs rose to 4.84% for the second quarter, compared to 3.56% for 1Q/07 and 3.93% for the prior quarter. Merchant processing services revenue was higher in the second quarter than 1Q/07 due to higher core transaction volume and business expansion. Credit and debit card revenue, corporate payment products revenue, ATM processing services and merchant processing services were higher in the second quarter by $36 million or 16%, $15 million or 9%, $11 million or 13% and $23 million or 8%, respectively. U.S. Bancorp also noted that the Company's results for the first quarter were also affected by several significant items, including a $492 million gain related to the Visa Inc. IPO that occurred in March, $253 million of impairment charges on structured investment securities purchased in the fourth quarter, a $62 million reduction in pretax income related to the adoption of a new accounting standard, a $25 million contribution to the U.S. Bancorp Foundation and a $22 million accrual for certain litigation matters. For complete details on U.S. Bancorp's 2Q/08 performance, visit CardData ([www.carddata.com][1]).
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Montise plc has appointed Jan Verplancke, Chief Information Officer for
Standard Chartered Bank, to its board as a non-executive Director.
Citing his wealth of experience and understanding of the latest
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Montise executives feel Jan is a perfect fit on the board. Verplancke
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process improvement and expansion into new markets.
Upaid, the international mobile payments specialist operating since 1997
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London-based International trade association Prepaid International Forum announced the launch of an accreditation initiative for member programs that will create an international standard for growth in prepaid commerce. The accreditation process will apply initially to members' issuer programs and will be correlated with PIF's "Issuer Code of Conduct." Other industry participants will be included in the accreditation scheme in due course. Compliant organizations will receive an accreditation certificate and a licence to use a PIF accreditation symbol on any marketing materials. PIF retains the right to review and withdraw accreditation and will carry out an annual audit of accredited programs. Continued accreditation will be dependent on full compliance with PIF published standards, codes and guidelines. PIF has recently established chapters in Australia and New Zealand and Latin America and in January announced that it had set up a new Transport Working Group.Details
PA-based Select-A-Branch ATM Network will outsource customer surcharge-free ATM locations for the US Postal Service FCU. S-A-B ATMs are equipped with the company's patent-pending software, which allows multiple financial institutions to deliver branded transactions through each S-A-B ATM. When the card holder of a participating institution swipes their card they are instantly presented with transaction screens branded with the logo, colors and marketing messages of that particular institution. The surcharge is then shifted to the institution, resulting in a surcharge-free transaction to the card holder.Details
TransUnion has launched its "Payment Behavior Score" solution to assess
risks throughout a consumer life cycle. In doing so, the new analytical
tool predicts payment behaviors and designs programs specifically for
segmented consumers' affordability risk levels. This, in turn, will
afford Transunion clients the strengthening of relationships with
cardholders and enhance the portfolio management strategy. "Payment
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while the organization itself was founded in 1968 and has employees in
25 countries on five continents.