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Parts of a boiler/hydronic heating system
I have a boiler in my basement that recently stopped working. I went without heat for about two weeks when I had enough and decided to fiddle with it to see if I could correct the problem. (it wasn't bad enough to spend $100 on a service tech) The whole setup seems pretty simple, however I don't know the correct terms for some of the pieces so please bear with me.
I see the electric shutoff switch which supplies power to the whole system. One of the items off this switch is the pump motor. The curcuit for the pump is run through some sort of low voltage on/off relay switch which seems to be triggered (on and off) by the thermostat in my living room. I just noticed it buzzing which it hasn't done before. I bypassed it and hardwired the pump to the switch and it it worked wonderfully. After a few hours I decided to check the pump and it felt very hot. I wasn't sure if the motor itself gets hot or if the 180 degree water circulating through it caused it to be hot. I turned the whole system off for about eight hours and let it cool. I then turned the pump back on but left the boiler off so it was only circulating cold water. Again, after a few hours I checked it and it was pretty hot.
Is this normal? Can I theoretically leave the pump on all day and night until I get the new transformer/relay thingamabob? I wasn't sure if this was a good practice or not. The thermostat still controls the boiler so if the right temp is reached the pump will still circulate water regardless if it's being heated or not.
Also, there are two mercury rocker switches on my boiler. One is obvious enough...I can select how hot I would like the water in the boiler to be. The other one is a little bit beyond me though. It sits in the line bewteen the pump and the main electric switch. It looks like a mercury rocker switch with a magnet at the bottom. I guess if electricity is applied it would pull on the magnet and cause the murcury rocker to close/open. I simulated the magnetic pull and just tipped the rocker with my finger. Nothing happened. No clicks or hisses. Does anyone know what this rocker switch is for? I don't see any extra wires that would control the magnetic device.
And last, for now, that transformer/relay thing that either completes or breaks the circuit for the pump...does anyone know the correct name of that part?
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Hello Jim:
The relay device is just that, a relay. To be safe, you should take the old one with you when you go after a new one. I suspect the second mercury swithch is some sort of safety sensor. Your pump motor sounds like it may have bit the dust, but you might try oiling the motor and see how long it will run. Don't use WD-40, it will burn it out quicker. You need a small bottle of oil with an exdender spout on it and about 3 drops in each end of the motor is sufficient. Your impeller on the pump may also be badly worn so, it would be best to replace the whole pump. There are usually 2 bolts above the pump and 2 below it on flanges; so its a fairly straightforward change out.
I had a circulator pump that stayed on all the time. It got really hot but It lasted all winter then i sold the place. they are only like $100 and easy to replace like Glenn said. so if your tight on money or just dont want to replace hydro-stat( think thats what its called) Its a pain you have to drain the system to do it. if you roll the dice and let it go odds will be in your favor it will last the rest of the winter.
I did bring the relay with me but most of the electrical shops in my area didn't even cary relays to begin with. The ones that did didn't know anything about them. I tried a heating/cooling shop but they won't sell to individuals. I finally found what I needed at Grainger. The rep at the front desk was nice enough but still didn't seem to know how to match up what I needed. He gave what he thought was the best match but I'm not so sure. I had a 3/4 H.P. relay before but the one he gave me is a 1/2 H.P. Is that going to make a big difference? Should it work at all? What does the H.P. affect?
I got it home and hooked it up (it was very straightforward) but again all it did was hum. I do know the old relay was bad because when I took it apart some plastic pieces fell out so I'm still hoping there isn't any trouble anywhere else. I tested the low voltage leads that power the relay and they supply 25.6 volts as they should.
While sitting here I just notice that the box the new relay came in says
I don't see anything that has anything to do with low voltage although the two relays looked identical. Is the box stating the coil sould be powered with 120 volts...?
Also, guyod, thanks for giving me the heads up on how your pump worked out.
I'm pretty sure the coil should be 24v. That may be why you only get a hum from it when you turn it on.
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In non-philosophical books, "1984" and Shakespeare's plays are awesome.
When I was younger, "A Series of Unfortunate Events" really worthed to be read.
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Actually I borrowed that 10 times from my high school's library and finaly bought that about two months ago.
There are good books like that, like "Reason and Religious Belief", which has articles from both different ideas in each subject, or "50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know" is even better, which I've just started to read.
Unfortunately ther are a huge number of books in philosophy just saying how ancient philosophers thought, like Sophie's World etc., killing new ideas and passion.
It's interesting, one of the greatest and almost the first of philosophers, Socrates, never wrote a book or article, because he believed philosophy is not a thing to be taught from a book, it must to be argued on from both sides, the teacher and the student !
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Which type of traveler should you not be(come)
All individuals have their own personality, which is good, or life would be boring.
All individuals have a natural aversion of certain other personalities, which is also good, or life would be incredibly boring.
But there are certain personalities that are just plain irritating, annoying, disturbing and aggravating to everybody. Which is bad, because they will ruin a place for everybody else.
Now I'm not a guy who believes prejudices, in fact I hate it that they exists. But what's coming now is not a prejudice. It's a sad but true overview of people you should avoid by any means, unless you want to test if a bad day really can't get any worse (the answer is yes, it can, so don't test).
The narrow minded
A couple of years ago in the Terror Museum in Budapest, Hungary I was watching a wall with photos of anti-communists who had been imprisoned and tortured in the very same building as I was standing. Next to me an old man with his grandson were watching the same wall. A grin appeared on the old man's face and he said to the kid: "Look little Boris, those fucking bastards
got what they deserved".
Actually, the guy was speaking Hungarian, so I have no clue what he said but it I think it was something like that.
Some people have their own ideas about certain things and they refuse at all cause to listen to people who think differently. These are the persons you see discussing with Muslims that there can only be one god, whose name is not Allah. They complain to the guide in Vietnam that the museum could at least make a large sign saying "thank you America for saving us" and they will try to convince Africans that the number of AIDS victims wouldn't be that high if they'd stop having sex with all kinds of exotic animals.
Whatever your opinion may be, it doesn't matter.
There can only be one truth, and it can only be theirs.
The know-it-all
The know-it-all has been everywhere. And with that I mean everywhere. And if you have also been everywhere, he or she has certainly been everywhere more than you and for a longer period.
They are more than happy to spend an evening - or five - explaining you in every detail how you should plan your itinerary for the following weeks, months or years until the end of your trip, or until death, whichever comes first.
It's always great to receive first hand information, especially from experts on the region. The difficulty for you and me is to distinguish the real experts from the know-it-alls.
One trick is to start asking information about very remote places, or you can just invent a certain place, that might work even better.
"So, I was planning to head to Nicolastistan in Uzbekistan. Got any tips?"
The travel experts will apologise that they've never been there or don't know the place, but advise you to go have a look and write them a small Facebook message if the place is any good.
The know-it-all will advise you not to go there, because the place is ugly, dirty and very smelly.
All the know-it-all actually wants is that you follow his or her footsteps, that you have the same experiences as they had and that every evening you'll think "Damn, what a wise and well traveled person was that, I'm so lucky having met him or her". They will also ask for a small Facebook message, so they can feel properly satisfied.
The negativist
The negativist has a lot in common with the know-it-all. They've also been everywhere, but you will only find them inside of hostels.
Because every place is bad.
They will try to convince you to do like them and just hang around, have some beers, take long showers so nobody else has any hot water left and pretend to be a yogi (both the yoga practitioner and the bear).
To recognize them, you'll need to use the opposite strategy as for the know-it-all. Ask about a place that can't be bad.
For example when in Guatemala, ask: "Do you think I should visit the ancient Maya ruins of Tikal?". If the answer is "No, just a couple of old buildings, nobody lives there anymore", you know you have a negativist in front of you.
Now run as fast as you can!
The misplaced snob
I didn't want to use the term "travel snob" here, because I'm not exactly sure what it means. The misplaced snob, is a snob as we know them - expensive clothes, expensive gadgets, spends an hour in the bathroom using expensive skin products and in the meanwhile also all the hot water - who is located in a place where they don't belong. A hostel for example.
They are not hard to recognize because you can hear their complaining from miles away.
"There's no air conditioning in my room"
"There's no TV in my room"
'There are other people in my room"
"My room smells like other people"
"There's no hot water anymore" - ha ha got you there sucker!
The reason why they appear from time to time is unknown to me. Maybe they didn't know they were snobs? Maybe they thought the rest of the world would be the same like home?
Whatever the reason, I would advise them to either go home or to go annoy someone who gets paid for listening.
The all-round asshole
This person is a combination of all above mentioned. Pure evil if you ask me.
The good thing is that they are easily recognizable by their narrow minded, negative bragging and/or complaining.
If you can't recognize them, you might have to take a look in the mirror.
A small side note:
You've probably noticed that this post doesn't contain any photos, that is mostly because I don't want to risk ruining your day by exposing you to evil, and also because I've never taken the effort to take photos of above mentioned persons.
You've probably also noticed that previous statement isn't totally true because there is a small image of myself in the top left corner. It's there for three reasons:
1. To express the level of boredom above mentioned persons cause to me.
2. If you would be one of above mentioned persons and you still own a little bit of respect for others, remember this face and try avoid all contact with it.
3. I like this picture a lot and I've been waiting for months to get an opportunity to use it.
Have you been in contact with one or more of those traveler types? How do you handle them?
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Ha ha! I really enjoyed this article, mainly because I recognise every type of traveller that you write about here and they are completely annoying!!
After living in Vietnam for a couple of years I have come across a fair few tourists complaining to Vietnamese guides about the strong anti-American bias in many of the museums. I'm not quite sure what they expected to find there.
I don't particularly like the exploitative tourists either - those who try to rip-off the locals when bartering, those who steal drinks from bars where the drinks cost less than a dollar anyway, and those that get out of paying for guesthouse damage that they have caused. I even know of a traveller who kicked a massive dent in a taxi driver's door once and then refused to pay for the damage! The taxi was a reputable firm and he had not been ripped off. I dread to think about how much of that poor man's salary was lost to some drunken idiot's vandalism.
Totally true Elaine, if I ever make a review of this post, I'll certainly add those who think that they are allowed to do everything just because they're in a different country. Such people can really ruin a place for future visitors.
The worst, in that category, are those who actually believe that they are better people than the locals, and therefore do not have to care about them.
Anyway, thanks for your comment, and let's just hope that we don't cross paths with too many of them.
Excellent article and very well articulated! I agree with all of it, and often its tough to handle any one of these. And any trip can turn into a disastrous one if they accompany you (its has happened with me)...
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I'm not one to speak of myself.
Not in the presence of others, more,
I actually enjoy my lonesome,
despite what society tells me.
My mind is a canvas, wanting more
the world is my paint, and I use it all
but I don't share most of my work
I need but my own satisfaction.
When given the chance to take a stage
I close up, becoming someone else
limiting what I do to keep people happy
and hoping my love isn't wasted
I can count my friends on a single hand
and in a weird way I'm ok with that
the people who understand who I am
those who I can let myself out to.
I've been thrown in the trash, forgotten, used,
and thrown around by those who I trust
I've felt love and romance, like in the moves,
but it's not my thing, in a way.
I'm completely content here in my room
with nothing but a guitar and a goal in mind
occasionally coming outside to poke the world
to remind people that I exist beyond my hole
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for lonlieness is something foreign to me
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Theme park cast member stories: Beating the heat at Walt Disney World
Written by Robert Niles
It's Santa Ana season here in Southern California, when hot desert winds blow into the Los Angeles basin, pushing temperatures up into the 100s in the valleys. But whenever I think of really ridiculous hot weather, my thoughts always turn instead to... working in an Orlando theme park in the summer.Tweet
Now that's hot. The combination punches of heat, humidity and sun knock down thousands of tourists each year. And more than a few cast members, as well. My first summer, working inside the relatively mild conditions of the old Mickey's Mart store in Tomorrowland, I passed out on my way to break one evening, overcome by the heat and my failure fuel up by eating a decent lunch before my shift.
That incident left me sharply aware of the need to take care of one's body in the heat.
Every location I worked at in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom had a big Igloo cooler - and whoever was first into work in the morning was responsible for filling it with ice and water from the nearest food location. Next to each cooler you'd often find a stack of clean, white hand towels. On break, we'd often soak a towel in the icy water and wrap it around the back of our neck, while also drinking a cup of water. In Central Florida's sauna, your body demands a constant flow of hydration in order to keep the sweat flowing. If you don't keep the water coming, your body temperature will be soaring.
While I grabbed every cup of cold water I could when working the Tom Sawyer Island rafts, or any other outdoor location at Disney, I actually tried to avoid air conditioning whenever possible. Why's that, you ask?
I found that moving in between hot and cold air more uncomfortable than simply acclimating myself to the heat. Too much time in the A/C slowed down my body's internal air conditioner. Rather than be like a car that's always stopping and starting, I figured I'd rather just let my body's cooling system cruise at highway speed, and stop pretending that I didn't live in someplace so terribly hot.
At home, I kept the thermostat at 85. I shopped at a 24-hour grocery, so that I could go only after midnight shifts, when the contrast between the cold store and outdoor air was at the minimum. When taking breaks, I stayed in lead offices rather than walking down to the stronger A/C in the tunnels.
While I embraced the heat, I continued to do my best to avoid the sun. Sun and heat are two different challenges, as anyone who's gotten sunburned on a ski slope in winter should know. I always put on my sunscreen when I got dressed for my shift. And I tried to follow the best advice ever given me by a Florida native: Always stand (or park) in the shade.
With my pale, freckled skin, I can't afford what would likely end up a blistering mistake if I didn't protect myself from the sun.
What's your strategy for managing the heat in the Orlando-area theme parks? Please share your story in the comments.
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From M. Ryan Traylor on September 27, 2010 at 11:11 AM
I have the same strategy when working on location in cold temperatures. I stay away from the portable heaters and their false sense of security.
Last Nov/Dec I was working in Chatsworth from dawn until 10pm, outside. Always took a break around 5pm to go put on the long underwear so my body could start heating itself for the low 40 temps that were soon to be upon us.
For staying cool, I use the portable AC units to get a nice breeze every now and then. Have a hat with a large brim all the way around. And a nice cooling bead neckerchief (it absorbs an insane amount of water) to keep the neck/arteries cool.
Of course my methods can't always apply to a cast member who is in costume.
From Daniel Etcheberry on September 27, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Mr. Niles, you got your house temperature at 85??? That's too high! But I understand that the change of temperature can be challenging. I live in Tampa and I know very well how hot and humid the Summer can be here (I envy you for living in south California for the great weather that you have).
I try to avoid going to Disney World in summer because of everything you said. Having said that, last year I went there in October, and the temperature climbed to the 90s (like summer)and it was just awful.
We Floridians have two options:
1) Drink a lot of water
2) Go to Disneyland where the weather is great in the summer!!
From Thomas Caselli on September 27, 2010 at 12:27 PM
I would not want to work outside in the heat, but I love going to Walt Disney World in the summer because it is vacation, not work. I get hot and sweat easily. I just deal with it. I drink alot, go in air conditioning when possible and go in the pool when possible.
From Amanda Jenkins on September 27, 2010 at 4:42 PM
Our strategy is to visit the parks before noon, then come back to our resort to take a break until around four or five in the evening. You never know how drained you feel until you sit down in your room for a break.
From Mark Hollamon on September 27, 2010 at 5:08 PM
When my wife and I moved to Orlando in 2003 we were just giddy with the aspect of going to the park year round, BUT vacationing in Orlando in July the year before we moved here taught us a great lesson which is:
Let the tourists have the parks from June until October! Now don't get me wrong, we still go to the parks almost on a weekly basis, but we go there to ride a ride or two and eat lunch and then leave! We do a lot of indoor things in the summer. Heck, we don't even go to the water parks until fall!
If you are going to brave our summer weather you need to be prepared and in shape! If you are overweight and have no cardio endurance to speak of, then you should only plan 4-6 hour days of theme park activity here and take advantage of your resort or hotel's pool. We see people every year come down in July and try to pack 10 days into 5 and leave with the most miserable memories one could have on a vacation!
As others have stated, go to the parks at rope drop and enjoy the coolest part of the day (which in the summer is still darn hot and humid!) and it is quite often the slowest part of the day because many people eat breakfast at the resorts and get a late start.
I would also make priority seating arrangements before your trip and make meals a part of your vacation! The eateries at all the parks in Orlando are wonderful and I remember lunchtime being a fond vacation memory for us each year.
Go ahead and come down in the summer and take it all in....just not all in one day!
From Kara Leblanc on September 27, 2010 at 6:41 PM
My strategy at any park is to get there a few mins before opening get a few rides done then leave around 12pm and go and grab something to eat and return in the later afternoon.
I also agree with not going in out of the cool ac.
Plus water water water water and sunscreen every few hrs.
From Raymond Sydowski on September 27, 2010 at 9:28 PM
My strategy? Work at DAK, as opposed to Tomorrowland.
When I worked in Tomorrowland, CMs had to wear long pants at all times. Only at Speedway did they have the luxury of shorts, though they had the blistering heat and fumes to deal with. There was little shade if one was at a greeter position, and if you got stuck at Astro at the wrong time of day... forget it. That was one place that the cooler was allowed relatively onstage.
Contrast that with DAK. I was allowed shorts, the greenery allowed for shade, and if you were in the sun where I worked (Everest) it was because you weren't smart enough to find shade. Also we had these great things called fans there, something that didn't hit Tomorrowland until I left there.
From 18.104.22.168 on September 28, 2010 at 12:44 AM
I remember my first Orlando trip in 1995. Our group had a guide and he told us the sun is not that bad but the humidity is just awful. You'll feel sticky all the time. I have to say he was right! To compare I live in the Caribbean. In P.R. to be precise, and believe it or not here the sun is even harder that at Orlando. Plus I live in the southern portion which is even hotter! I always get jealous still when I look at the weather and it says that is 89 degrees, heat index 90 in Orlando. Then look at ours and it says 90 degrees , heat index 97. (You get the picture)
So I never got really burned in Orlando. (Even though my skin is really pale too) But it always amazed me those people that where red, (tomato-like) even with blisters and kept at it. I know what happen to them, more than likely they thought the Orlando sun was as tame as the one they had were they lived. Boy are they wrong!!
I wonder if the locals have a name for these folks?
I always go with a cap, glasses, sun proof lip balm, I put on sun screen before and another time during my stay there so I haven't really gotten burned badly.
But I do remember my first time at IOA, the year they opened, I got a case of Insolation. I couldn't sleep, my mind kept going and I felt like I was on a roller coaster in bed all night! It was bad!
But the next day I felt better and we went on with our trip, we still had like 4 days to go. It was like our 5th day on a twelve day trip with parks on nine of those days. Yes, we were troopers!
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Do hard nipples mean she is turned on or turning on for you?
I already know about cold and other stuff. How reliable of an indicator is that?
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it usually means she is turned on, unless its particularly cold. however if a girl is turned on, it doesn't necessarily mean her nipples will be hard; its more of a hit or miss thing, at least for me
Do you always notice when they go hard? Like, what comes first ... I'm feelin it, oh my nipples are hard or... hmmm my nipples are hard, maybe I'm turned on?
Noticing I'm turned on always comes first. I usually only really notice it when my boyfriend is playing with them, at which point I'm almost always turned on. I honestly don't know whether or not they get hard when I'm turned on and he isn't fooling around there, if they are it isn't a big enough thing for me to notice.
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If this happens it means that she's either turned on or really cold.
But some girl say that their nipple get erected by rubbing them, I know a bra can be lose and make it easy to erect nipples, does that do anything for girls?
My nipples are weird. They usually stand up because of contact, but as far as just being turned on don't usually get hard.
Most of the time.its not indicator of anything other than cold. Would depend soley on the situation. If its stimulated .they will become erect most of the time and it doesn't take much!But at the same time, it isn't a sign that a woman is turned on either
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I ran a microfiber cloth, wet with lacquer thinner, across the area I was prepping for paint and I accidentally went over the old, foggy, looking like crap headlight. To my total amazement the opaque layer of the headlight came right out and was left behind was a crystal clear lense !!!
I made a quick pass over the rest of the headlight and I was astounded by the result. A second quick pass, (quick is the trick!), and the results are what you see on the photos!
I immediately did the same on the rest of my cars and 2 years later the headlights still look this good.
I would recommend trying a small corner of your headlight before doing the whole headlight.
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PS: As an experiment to potentially improve on the original process, about a year ago, I applied a coat of clear lacquer varnish on an old headlight. I sprayed the coat of varnish on the headlight immediately after I wiped the lense with the lacquer thinner, while the lense was still in the "green" state. A year later, with the headlight seating outside,exposed to the elements, there is no sign of deterioration, pealing or yellowing. I don't think this step is necessary but I add it here as an informative bit. :o)
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Good luck with yours.
So if you remove the layer or just clean it a bit, is a good idea to apply a thin layer of lacquer again over the old one to prevent fog.
I do a lot of headlight restoration, in fact, i advice people to dont waste moneys on buying a new one only if the reflective side, if needed, should be replaced, if it become matte.
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MARMET, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- As the new school year approaches, some parents in Kanawha County are worried about their kids' safety in the school where they'll return.
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Doctor Who: 5 things we want from Peter Capaldi
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Everyone involved in Doctor Who claims to be a fan of Doctor Who, but with the exception of David Tennant, who happily propped up Big Finish audios before the TARDIS came calling, few can generally back up their proclaimed fandom with anything other than the vaguest reference to Daleks or hiding behind the sofa (mine didnŌĆÖt have very much space behind it, how about yours?).
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Oh goodness me… as if being included in the Times Online Top 50 Design Blogs wasn't THE most exciting thing that's happened to me all year… it appears now that someone has nominated The Design Files for Apartment Therapy's 2009 Homies awards! Thankyouuuu!
There is a catch of course – in order to make the shortlist (of just 6!) I have to win many votes. I currently have only 13 votes! (I feel this is a somewhat futile mission…?)
But ANYWAY If you have a minute I would be SO grateful if you would vote for The Design Files! Unfortunately before you can vote you have to register – boring I know… but it only takes a second! There are also so many FAB home interiors blogs listed, browsing the nominations is a great way to make some new discoveries…!
Voting closes January 6th – and on Jan 7th the winners are announced… I'll keep you posted!


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The Lodi Flames varsity boys cross country team swept the first five spots in their 15-46 league win over the Tracy Bulldogs.
The individual winner was Tyler Smithhart (19:20), followed by Zack Hummel, Brandon Woods, Blake Fonda and Colin Anderson.
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The Millennium Stadium saw more than its fair share of nail-biting soccer games while Wembley Stadium was being built: the FA Cup, the Worthington Cup, Nationwide League play-off finals. Of course, Wales home internationals are still played there. And there's golf, with Wales boasting some of the best golf in Britain and Europe and the Ryder Cup coming to the Celtic Manor Resort in south Wales in 2010. And then there's rugby - the traditional national game of Wales.
Support for rugby is at its strongest in South Wales. If you want to experience the enthusiasm at grass-roots level then watch a regional match at grounds like Stradey Park in Llanelli, Cardiff Arms Park, Rodney Parade in Newport or the Liberty Stadium in Swansea. But for the ultimate sporting - and social - spectacle, nothing can match the electric atmosphere at a packed Millennium Stadium on international day when the Welsh team takes to the pitch. As they say in Wales, 'You have to be there'.


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On Saturday 2nd June, Isos is holding a Children's Diamond Jubilee Picnic in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland.
Get together and celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne in Langley Gardens Play Area, from 11am to 1pm.
Balloon artists, goodie bags and a Punch & Judy Show will all be on hand to keep the children entertained.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact our Community Involvement Team on 0300 300 1505.
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Painting practice with watercolor and gouache.
Illustrating a memory of an older gentlemen who'd walk his corgi near Gramercy Park.
Painting practice with watercolor and gouache.
Illustrating a memory of an older gentlemen who'd walk his corgi near Gramercy Park.
Anonymous said: This site is awesome! Why is the last post from July? Hope it's still going!
Thanks! I'm sorry I haven't posted in forever. I was living in China for a bit and had some firewall issues. Then I just got lazy. I'm back though, so expect more posts very soon!
If you have any submissions, be sure to send them on over! We want to see your cute old people!
This is my grandma (left) and great grandma (right) doin' their lady thing in Detroit, circa 1970's. They loved that PBR
Matching outfits lead to marital bliss. duh.
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Donate your functioning but unused iPod or other MP3 player to a great cause:
Hopefully, by now you've seen the video clip of "Alive Inside," the documentary capturing the wondrous results of elderly nursing home patients being re-introduced to the music of their youth. … Daniel Cohen, the man who initiated bringing mp3 players into nursing homes and thus sparked filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennet into making the documentary, is in need of more music players.
"There's a huge need for iPod donations at many public and private nursing homes, where the interest from patients who miss their favorite music is far greater than the arrival of donated iPods to our collection centers," writes Music & Memory, Cohen's organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the elderly through music.
If you have an old iPod that's gathering dust, consider donating it to Music & Memory. The organization checks out—Cohen is the actual guy the documentary crew followed around for a year—so you can be sure your old iPod will go to good use. "We'll accept old, new, used, and even broken or damaged iPod players that our volunteer team can check and repair if possible for use in one of our centers," says Music & Memory. "Our residents don't mind a few case scratches or decals."
Click here for info on how to donate.
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Peanut-Free/Nut-Free Directory
Our directory is intended as a resource for people with peanut and nut allergies. It contains foods, helpful products, and much more.
Part of creating a snack-safe school year for peanut-allergic children is making sure that they wear an "I Have A Peanut Allergy" wristband and that they decorate their lunchboxes with colorful no-peanuts-allowed stickers. You might also consider a precautionary measure used by Terri Esterowitz.
Terri's daughter is allergic to peanuts and attended a peanuts-allowed school. So, Terri bought snack trays for each student in her child's classroom. Each tray was labeled with a student's name and distributed before snack time. The trays kept snack crumbs self-contained, and made cleanup quick and easy.
No matter how many peanut-free snack trays you possess, you need peanut-free snacks to put on them. If you're at a loss for tasty peanut-free snacks, consider some of these scrumptious recipes:
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Imagine treating your child and his or her classmates to sweet peanut-free snacks such as Salted Caramel Corn, Em's Buttercups, or mouthwatering cookies baked in a no-peanut-zone kitchen. Now, imagine that you can have these confections delivered to your home or the classroom.
This is not just a fantasy. Two enterprising women have made it their business to create snacks and desserts that peanut allergy sufferers can enjoy without worry. They "take out the peanuts and add the love," then deliver fresh-baked delectables to your front door.
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(WHAS11) -- An "unruly" passenger from California was arrested at Louisville International Airport Thursday night.
Metro Police say that Kelly Bryant, from Long Beach, California became unruly when she was denied boarding by the captain of the plane.
Bryant was re-booked for the next day. But police had to be called to the airport three times because she kept trying to go through security and board the plane despite the fact that she didn't have a boarding pass.
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Waikiki Condo Rental Photos and Description
Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-3)
This eighth-floor condominium, at the Ilikai Marina, has expansive views of the harbor, Waikiki Beach, and Ala Moana Beach Park.
The expansive views at the Ilikai Marina unit await you from almost anywhere in the unit. A set of sliding glass doors open onto the intimate lanai which gives you an unobstructed view of the yacht harbor and a breath taking view of Pacific Ocean. This is a rare view in vibrant Honolulu. Enjoy a fireworks display from the lanai every Friday night.
This condominium is a quiet repose and yet is ideally located for exploring Hawaii's most exciting city - Honolulu! The living room has been redecorated and enjoys new furniture and amenities. The living room includes a queen-size sleeper sofa, a 42' LCD TV, and a DVD player. There are designer touches everywhere with a gorgeous rattan rocker and comfortable cushions.
The dining area at the Ilikai Marina unit has gorgeous ocean views. There is a new glass table and four wrought iron and rattan chairs. The silk pillows will make you want to dine slowly.
The bedroom at the Ilikai Marina unit closes off completely from the living room with a distinctive sliding wall. It has a queen-size bed that you can lie in and enjoy the ocean views. You can also relax and enjoy the flat-screen TV hidden at the ceiling. The condominium is outfitted with both Wi-Fi and a cable internet connection. The bathroom at the Ilikai Marina has a separate vanity area for grooming. The bathroom can be accessed from either the living room or the bedroom. There is a full tub and shower combination. There is a hair dryer and scale also.
Completely painted with all new furnishings and appliances.
'The Bus,' rated as the best public transit system in the USA, takes you to the Aloha Tower shops, Chinatown, anywhere in Honolulu, and Oahu.
Keywords: Condominium
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
About The Owner
We are an active family! Peggy and I have two kids and we love to stay busy. We love to scuba dive, hike and surf in Hawaii. We also love to travel to far away places and experience new cultures. We are a very close family and especially love to spend time together where ever we are. We also have rentals in Phoenix, AZ and Northern Wisconsin.
The Owner purchased this condo in 2003
Why The Owner chose Waikiki
We absolutely love Hawaii and Honolulu and Oahu have so much to do. It's the best of both worlds, you can keep busy doing the tourist thing, or you can relax on the beach of Waikiki just steps away or take a drive to a less populated beach. The nightlife of Waikiki makes for an exciting evening, or a quiet dinner at home sitting on the lanai.
What makes this condo unique
This property is conveniently located close to everything has nearby access to beaches, shopping and touring. I know you will love it as much as we do! Come over!


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Rated 4 out of 5 by 90 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by GeorgiaJ Exceptional Staff The hotel's location to the Galleria is just across the road - great - 2 minute walk. The best thing about this hotel is the staff. They are so friendly and accommodating - they will go the extra mile to help you with anything. I wish all the hotels I stayed at had staff like this. They truely are wonderful!! April 3, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Silvana Thank you We stay at SPG hotels all over the world. We arrived at Dallas Galleria Sheraton between 4:30-5pm and our room was not ready; the staff was courteous and we received complimentary drinks. Pool was not clean, and the pool area had chairs flipped over, and all over the place. But again this may be due to the rain storm that came through without warning. Towels were stacked, clean and warm. August 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Connie713 Great stay...great staff I had the pleasure of staying at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria in November, 2013 while in Dallas for business. I'm not a fan of chain hotels but this one was a most pleasant surprise. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, largely because of the highly professional and friendly staff....everyone from the van drivers, to the front desk staff, from the lunch server to the restaurant managers. The appearance and cleanliness were top-notch and pleasant. I was trying to think of something to mention that would need improvement but I came up empty. I'd like to single out a few individual staffers who impressed me very much: Shunte (front desk agent), Ben (valet/van desk), and everyone in The Front Yard Restaurant (Pete Hernandez, Stephen Williams, Fernando, Valerie and Maribel). I usually make it a practice to avoid restaurants in hotels, but I'm glad I changed my mind this time. I would definitely choose to stay there again if in Dallas, and highly recommend it to anyone else. It always comes down to the staff! Connie W Kansas City, MO November 25, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by RogerD408 Nice Stay, but... Booked a point stay here early April, was told the only rooms available were double bed club level and 5500 points. Got to the property and asked about a king and there was one available but it wasn't club level. Asked for the 1500 extra points to be refunded and told that would be done. However, the 1500 points never got posted. Attempted to contact property using their email link posted on their web page and no response. Contacted SPG and they adjusted my account within minutes! Never any response from the property. Went up to the lounge for breakfast and no one was there. No sign or anything. Called the front desk and was told breakfast was in the restaurant downstairs along with all the soccer teams staying there. :( April 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mia430 Exceeded My Expectations WOW!!!!!!!!!! I mean they really exceeded my expectations. Quick check-in, no waiting for my room to be ready.The room size was great, Nice and Clean. Plenty of towels. Shuttle service to and from the Galleria Mall. EXCELLENT breakfast buffet, free parking and internet for that weekend. 24 hour security. The staff Awesome. Best hotel bar I have been to in a long time. To me it was better than the Bar/s in Vegas. Can't wait to go back. August 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Viking100 Excellent Staff We enjoyed our stay very much. Friendly staff, comfortable rooms... free parking, free internett and a complimentary crib for our toddler.. super service July 14, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Clarence56 Rather disappointing stay I reserved a king bed but it was a queen. Okay it was just one night. A light did not work. I used the others. What really disappointed me was at check in I was told I had access to the club lounge for breakfast beginning at 7:00 am. My wife and I had planned to be on the road well before then but decided to stick around for a breakfast. Only there was no breakfast on Saturday. Only coffee. I mentioned this at checkout and the man saved the day by offering us a free trip to the breakfast buffet. Otherwise the ratings would have been lower. August 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by bsafe dissapointed in recent stay for frequent guest I stay at this Sheraton LBJ hotel about twice a month. Typically I LOVE this hotel but didn't have the best experience this time around due to the elevator issues which resulted in long waits and the fact that I didn't have very hot water in the a.m. due to a water main bursting, resulting in water having to be turned off in the evening. However, staff member Rachel was extrememely helpful and made it right for me by compensating me with starwood points as a result of these inconveniences. Therefore, I am going to chalk this up as a one time issue vs. a reoccuring happening. I look forward to my next visit a couple of weeks from now. -Brock July 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cel6 The food was excellent. I enjoyed both room service and the breakfast buffet. The choices were varied and everything I tried exceeded expectations. August 11, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Chiffymax Clubhouse Need more of an assortment. My room came with a complimentary clubhouse breakfast and only served old oranges and apples. Need breakfast bars. Drink assortment was good. August 11, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by harinibrk First time in Sheraton This is the first time I am staying in a Sheraton (am a frequent traveller). Here is the good - their customer service was good. Needs Improvement - the breakfast buffet - I had to pay extra to get the breakfast rate -It was not great - but slightly better than a lower grade hotel. Need to offer latte's as well. Bad/Ugly - 1. For the rate that is being charged (especially in Dallas) the Internet access should be complimentary. Get that at the other higher end hotels that I stay. 2. The room/bathrooms are relatively small. 3. The sleep quality was terrible. The noise of the air conditioner was loud, and the temp kept fluctuating quite a bit in the night. 4. When I switch on the TV, only the voice came - no picture initially. Took a few tries to get going. 5. The complimentary shaving blade that they gave was terrible - had several cuts. Need to put those toiletries in the room instead of being asked. I stayed at this hotel because my colleagues stayed here. I would not stay at this hotel again. August 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by JohnF Frog78 I stayed the night before they renovated, and it needed it. The lobby was really nice. They needed snacks in the club lounge, the breakfast buffet was good, a little under staffed. They should have spent some money on the elevators, a scary ride. The only thing I didn't like was the $10 parking fee. April 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lanny17 Outstanding in all respects From the moment I walked through the door the staff was friendly, helpful and treated me like royalty. The room was spotless and well furnished. The breakfast was delicious and the waitstaff friendly and efficient. Would recommend to anyone looking for a top notch place in Dallas. December 22, 2012
Rated 1 out of 5 by Alm2012 Fees for parking and internet $10 fee a day for parking!!!!! thats unacceptable and another $12.95 for wi-fi internet a day. I will never comeback to this hotel. May 13, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Joe24 Great hotel for the price I travel every week and this hotel has a great staff, main level was recently renovated, and solid fitness center! March 27, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by CaliGirl415 It was a comfortable stay We enjoyed the stay at this hotel. Four: issues though: One: we had to sleep three people on one king sized bed. A roll-a-way bed costs $10 per night. Two: Internet service in the room was $12.95 per 24 hour period. This would be very costly for us since we were there 8 nights. Three: We asked once to not have our room cleaned and then they automatically put us on the "do not clean list". So, even when we didn't hang the card on the door for no cleaning we ended up not getting cleaned. When we asked to have our room cleaned they said they would take us off automatic "no cleaning" but the next day they had us on their do not clean list again. After three nights of no cleaning they finally took us off the list and cleaned the room on the fourth day. .Four: The shuttle only drives you within 3 miles of the hotel and public transportation is terrible in Dallas. There isn't much to do within 3 miles. There also isn't an airport shuttle. July 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kelly326 Great For Business Travel Very nice facilities. Guest check-in, lobby, business work stations and bar/restaurant look new, clean and modern. The guest room was large and comfortable. The work out facility (gym) had plenty of equipment and is open 24 hours. I chose this hotel because of the work out facility and was not disappointed. Be aware there is major road construction in the area and it can be difficult getting to the hotel. June 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by PlatinumJames Second Chance I stayed here a few months ago and did not have a great experience. The manager reached out to me and apologized and asked if I would come back again. I didn't think I ever would but sometimes, just like people, hotels have bad days too. This time around I enjoyed my stay much more than the first time. There were still some issues but my main complaints were over the staff and their behavior last time. This time, however, the staff performed at a much higher level than before. Proper greetings, positive engagement, even when giving negative news they did it in such a manner that it didn't feel that way. A really great improvement. The hotel lobby and public areas are newly redone and are very fresh and modern. The rooms are very nice but the bathrooms are ridiculously small though. With out a major redo this hotel is just stuck with it's tiny bathrooms - the kind where you have to stratal the toilet to get out of the way of the door to close it. Is it fair to criticize a hotel for tiny bathrooms? Probably not, but the owners should think about a more extensive renovation next time to bring some luxury to the bathrooms. My room was on the top floor (club level) directly in front of the elevator. Not so great of a location. The drone of the elevator penthouse was constant and come morning the activity in front of the elevators was very noticeable. I have stayed here before and never had that problem, however, so I think it is exclusive to that room location. My platinum status brought me no upgrade. I have stayed at this hotel twice since it was remodeled and several times prior to that and have only been upgraded once. Until this visit and the one time I was upgraded to a junior suite, they never acknowledged my platinum status other than the paper jacket around my key card. This time he verbally acknowledged my platinum status and politely apologized that he could not upgrade me because they were very full, a true statement since there was only one spot left in parking lot upon my arrival. One of my pet peeves with this hotel is that it doesn't have many suites. It has 14 junior suites and one presidential suites, which they try and charge a laughable $800 a night for. It is only double the size of standard room (500 sq.ft. if that) and even when it is 11:00 PM at night and it is still listed on the website for sale, they will never put anyone in it as a platinum guest. I have to say, sans upgrades and room location, my stay here this time around was MUCH more enjoyable this time around. I will give it another stay in the near future. December 2, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by GreenwichR Very good stay I have been to Dallas many times and this hotel was as good or better than the others I stayed at in the area. There were a couple of events going on which gave the hotel a very lively feel. The food from the restaurant was much better than expected. Also, their shuttle service to local restaurants and shopping was run very often and well. July 25, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shay211 Great place to stay I really enjoyed my stay at the Sheraton. The rooms and especially beds were so comfortable. The only areas for improvement are my housekeeper did an awful job of cleaning the room. He or she only made the bed and changed out the towles. They did no other cleaning and didn't even bother to take out the trash in my room. Other than that the staff and facilities were great and the location is also close to many restaurants and shopping. July 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Suni43 Refreshing Very comfortable hotel, good location, friendly staff members always ready to help,nice clean rooms, quiet club room very good for working, fresh breakfast, good coffee..., I will definitely recommend this hotel. July 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mark1026 Grest except for one thing I travel on weekends occasionally. When I do, I need to launder clothes. I was surprised to find that there were no laundry facilities on site. I ended up purchasing additional things rather than launder. A disappointment. July 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Theresa31 Breakfast Buffet Awesome The breakfast buffet was well kept. The food was awesome and the staff was extremely nice. I came for work but will definitely come back for personal to this hotel. Great service! April 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Phoenix13 Wonderful Service Our annual romantic vacation turned into a "stay-cation" after a series of unfortunate events. But nonetheless, I was looking forward to a great weekend. I was wrong: IT WAS A WONDERFUL WEEKEND! Upon checking in, I was promptly greeted by Edgar at the SPG designated check-in counter. Shaute assisted with the correction to the wireless internet charge upon checkout. GREAT SERVICE ALL AROUND! October 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Christi608 Business trip with a vacation feel The staff was pleasant and genuine. The rooms were very clean and the bathroom was pleasantly clean. The pool was clean even though the weather was a bit chilly for us to take advantage of it. April 14, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Tiff54 Double Charged for Room!!! my original reservation was for 3 nights, I called on the 2nd night and added 2 addtional nights. Once I checked out I reviewed my bank account and saw that I was not only charged for my 5 nights but an additional charge for 2 more nights. I called the hotel to have the charges investigated. I was advised that they showed me checked into rooms 707 & 705. Once it was confirmed that I was only in room 707, I was told the charge would be credited back to my account. I waited a week and still no refund. I called back to the hotel and spoke to Ben to check the status of my refund and he found no refund had been processed at all! So the original person I spoke to did nothing! Ben issued the refund and after over 2 weeks of waiting my account was finally refunded. The business practices of this hotel leave much to be desired. I will not be back, I don't think I can trust them with my bank account info again! January 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jillian7 Great Hotel Staff This hotel was very friendly and comfortable. The gentleman that greeted you at breakfast was absolutely wonderful. The location of the hotel is great; however, they are currently doing construction on the 635 which is inconvenient. Once that is completed, everything should be fine. July 14, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by JSL28 Not what I hoped for Recently remodeled, clean room. Road construction in front of hotel made it difficult to travel to and from the hotel. Parking gate was not working properly. Had problems entering as soon as we checked in and then when leaving later on we could not get out. My husband had to park and go into the front desk 3 times before he was told to just press the "help button" and they would buzz the gate and let us out. The gates only worked twice the two days we were there. The second day we noticed they left both gates open all the time...problems? No charge for the parking thou.One elevator never worked while we were there. The first morning when leaving for the day 2 of the 3 elevators were not working. We took the stairs!One night when we arrived back (10pm)the lights in the lobby area were off...not sure why.The bathroom had no "Roll in shower". Tub/shower together. TINY bathroom, low ceilings. A/C fan rattled when running making to difficult to sleep. Breakfast was not included. This hotel is not a 4-star hotel. April 1, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by MPLSGUY Almost perfect This is a fine hotel with a great staff. The only complaint I have is the in room coffee. It's Maxwell house and not Starbucks as they have at every other Sheraton I visit. It may be minor to some but for me the in room coffee is something I enjoy. Bring back the Starbucks July 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Chenbing Incredible stay My girlfriend and I were on a weekend getaway road trip from Houston to Dallas. We stayed the first night at this Sheraton and the other at Renaissance, so there would be a direct comparison between the two. Sheraton by Galleria has a nice lobby that has been recently renovated, however the rooms are still a little aged. But they treat elite members well and I was upgraded to a club level room with key-secured elevator and free access to the club, which I did not even asked It also offers complimentary Internet access that has one of the best experience I have ever experienced. 20Mbps bandwidth all the time as I did a little bit test. The breakfast was a little disappointing largely due to the previous reviews that I read here. It's just below average level. I would love to stay here than Renaissance hotel in Dallas, although it's much more expensive in price but quite the same quality in service. July 10, 2014


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The Vivat Trust is a registered charity and an active national building preservation trust. Established in 1981, the trust is dedicated to rescuing derelict historic buildings and sensitively restoring them into short stay self-catering holiday homes. Properties are let out by a wholly owned subsidiary, Vivat Trust Holidays. This approach to conserving the nation's heritage allows people to experience a living piece of history while the lettings income helps fund future maintenance. Please support the Vivat Trust by planning your next UK holiday to one of their historic buildings.
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