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|Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 12:35pm
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LM's BladeBatts, BattJackets and BattPacks?
They've been used, in commerce?
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|Wed, 01 Feb 2012, 8:46pm
|OT- Can I have a birther thread? »
I don't have the experience or interest to personally evaluate it. But, if it is the case as you see it, why not do a slam dunk in court and embarrass the hell out of the birthers?
I would think that would be easily and demonstrably made clear, in a Court of Law, if it is as you say.
I would think Obama would relish such a golden opportunity to make these naysayers look foolish.
Maybe he's just hoping to set the timing for it in, say, October?
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|Wed, 01 Feb 2012, 7:57am
|OT- Can I have a birther thread? »
If you'd care to see the technical under pinning of the issue relating to the release of the 'long form' birth certificate:
It would appear the long form birth certificate made available on the White House web site is a forgery.
At least, that's what the YouTube video purports.
As to being immune to 'petty' court cases.
And this case is hardly moot.
Which means he would be doomed to being only a 1 term President.
And, as far as I can see, who ever the Republicans nominate for President would essentially win by default, depending on the timing of this process.
It would appear that the timing of all of the likely proceedings will be quite a juggling act to try to manage and be key to a lot of whatever is going to transpire. And the failure of any counsel to appear part of the delay / timing scenarios.
And then consider if Obama should receive sufficient Electors and be sworn in for a second term, and then these cases go against him, even to the point of the Supreme Court.
Would the Vice President, who presumably is qualified, become President? Would Obama have to resign prior to a SC ruling, in order for the VP to move up?
Pretty unprecedented stuff.
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|Thu, 19 Jan 2012, 12:38am
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Mr. Capman,
As far as I can tell, you are still treating the PET / CMBT as a conventional dielectric.
That is fraught with many obstacles, as all of the skeptics have been gone over in voluminously.
Leaving having energy stored within the body of the dielectric as a novel and heretofore never used strategy that might accomplish this black swan.
If so, I fear the electrical testing might be more difficult than proposed.
FWIW, the ability to blow an occasional fuse as low as the individual layer level as an early infant mortality or MTBF failure in the field has tremendous appeal to me. But that seems only possible with the prior very much slower 'silk screen' method, not the latest extrusion method.
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|Thu, 19 Jan 2012, 12:31am
|Will site be going "black" »
How many genuine, competitive alternatives are there to Google, Facebook, Twitter, ... as they become ever more a monopoly.
For the banks, as a group to move, would be conspiracy / collusion.
But, for a single company to make a 'business' decision?
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|Wed, 18 Jan 2012, 11:04pm
|Will site be going "black" »
IMHO, y'all are missing the underlying point.
Willful (temporary) discontinuance of service, under whatever guise.
What if, say, Google, Facebook, Twitter, eBay, Amazon, Netflix, ... were mad about something and wanted to get their way. How long would a lock out, in labor terms, last and who do you think would prevail?
They are becoming more powerful than any government.
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|Tue, 10 Jan 2012, 6:43am
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Simple question.
If human intervention is to be attempted, *who* or *how* is *what* desired target determined?
Even if, say, some genuinely practically miraculous black swan method does come to be, who decides *what* gets done and *when* some targeted goal has been accomplished?
Since we have a terribly fractious tribal society organized in nation states, I just don't see a practical, serious way to reach an enforcable attempt anything that has any serious level of economic consequences.
Should climate actually be a real concern, I don't see humans on a planetary scale avoiding the fate of the frog in a warming pot of water.
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|Wed, 04 Jan 2012, 7:44am
|TLD (Top Level Domains) getting wider, clever usage »
In recent days, I have noticed a new Internet trend.
The various TLD (Top Level Domain) suffixes (.com, .gov, .us, .ca, .country abbrev, ...) are being cleverly used to incorporate a better domain / site name.
The first such use I'm aware of was .tv
First on my new list is a Google version of TinyURL.com:
Example: http://goo.gl/uKNRV+ as a short (previewed) link to TheEEStory.com
Next TLDs that caught my notice is .co, for Columbia and .in for India . Some of the *very* short / highly desirable domain names are (were?) likely available.
Looks like this is an obvious primarily marketing usage of a quirk in Internet domain naming that's going to catch fire.
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Chat snippets of DRP's Chat postings in the wee (ET) hours
Happy Holidays all you numbnutz
percent volume distribution of component materials
k, what else .......
Ah, packing density. Right.
The stoicheometry of the ink formulations, coupled with the specific poling schedule, pretty much covers that I would think. You can add ultrasonics in there if necessary.
Somebody please tell me that you understand how the different permittivity of the various materials will unavoidably ensure self-assembly of particle orientation/distribution under poling field....
Ratios of materials in the ink also obviously determine the extent of the particle excursion past the plates, and therefore handles fringing.
"Voids" of air pockets are no exception. The permittivity of air (nitrogen/oxygen) is approximately 1. Think about it. Think about the experiment where you introduce a high dielectric between the plates of an air/vacuum capacitor. How does applied field preferentially affect different permittivities of materials?
The differential dispersion between the low K polymer matrix and the high K particles during poling will be no different.
And cracking, yeah....
Seriously? Like a traditional MLCC? The layers in that are pressed/sintered ceramic particles without a polymer matrix. It's like peanut brittle.
EEStor's material is like those rubber blocks with grit embedded in them that are used for polishing metals.
That stuff doesn't "crack" from flexing. Sure, PET plastic has a higher fatigue index than many other plastics/rubbers, so use a mixture or some other formulation entirely. It's not going to "crack" like a ceramic for Pete's sake. Jeez.
Especially not like a ceramic made of an agglomerated press of particles...
There are many different types of polymers.
It's a trade off. Some have higher tensile strength but lower shear (PET)
Some have higher puncture resistance (like rubber), but lower dielectric strength (maybe a propylene, or a flouroethylene compound like Teflon)
Maybe, the answer is a layered approach - something more elastomeric and puncture proof like an ethylene to pre-wrap each particle, but PET as the overall matrix for toughness, like leather.
Hard to say, I'm not very conversant in organic chem, just enough to know what's possible and what's BS.
What else.....
Right, semiconduction....
well first off let's make one niggling detail clear: y'all are using the terminology incorrectly
"semiconductor" strictly means an undoped material. Unfortunately, the "street talk" about this matter seems to have settled on referring to doped (conductive) and undoped materials as "semiconductors". This is incorrect and adds to the confusion.
A true semiconductor (such as undoped crystalline silicon) is somewhere between a conductor and an insulator. Practically speaking, it is closer to an insulator.
Just to put things in perspective: in undoped silicon, the charge carrier availability is so low that it equates to aprox 1 electron (AVERAGE availability) in every group of 100 particles of EEStor's size. Yes, one electron per 100 particles. That's a pure (intrinsic) semiconductor.
That is mind bogglingly low, right? Well, it's mind bogglingly high compared to a decent insulator. Does this put things in perspective for some of you?
Now, let's go on to doped materials - NOT semiconductors - rather, materials that have been doped to conduct - they are not semiconductors anymore, they are conductors.
There are two basic types - n-type and p-type.
In 3.5 years on this blog, I haven't seen evidence from one single person that actually understands the functional, physical difference between these two, except for maybe dfwrunner but he doesn't talk about this enough for me tobe sure.
Ok, doped conductors...
Lets' take silican as a common example. Dope it with Boron to some small fraction. Understand one point here: large fractions of one percent doping is usually considered HUGE doping levels. Just FYI.
Sorry, "silicon".
I think I'm rambling :)
yeah, don;t delete. That's for weenies
where was I?
oh yeah.....
semiconductor physics
SK, do you understand the defining distinction, at the molecular/lattice level, between valence band conduction and conduction band conduction? Just curious and whatnot...
OK well, it has to do with the mode of conduction in general and its relation to the material's Fermi energy level (of course) but more importantly, it unavoidably determines the spatial distribution of displaced charge carriers in a mono-doped bulk material (ie, not a fused junction of p and n types) because unlike conduction band electrons, holes are fundamentally related to the lattice itself. Holes are strange because not only do they exist solely through electron hopping in the valence band, but they also necessarily are anchored in place in the lattice because they are simply a deficit bonding aspect of a lattice atom. Free electrons can pile up and exist interstitially, holes cannot.
This is a schematic representation of what goes on at the atom-to-atom level during hole (valence band) conduction. It is actually electron hopping between valence energy states wrt closely situated atoms, but in the the opposite direction to conduction electron drift. If you don't understand this at a fundamental level, you will never understand what's going on in EEStor's material.
Truth be told, it also means you don;t have a grasp of semiconductor physics as well, because this is fundamental.
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Games We're Watching: Two No. 2's to tip offWhitney Holtzman
The women's NCAA champion will be determined tonight in Indianapolis. Texas A&M looks to win its first-ever national title. Standing in the Aggies' way is Notre Dame, which has knocked off top seeds Tennessee and UConn.Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2011
About Last Night: UConn is America's top dogWhitney Holtzman
The UConn Huskies crushed the Butler Bulldogs Monday night to win their third national championship in school history. All of those titles have come under Jim Calhoun, who became the oldest coach to win a title. Here's what else you missed last night.Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2011
About Last Night: No Moore for UConnWhitney Holtzman
The men's and the women's championship games are set, and there will be no top seeds playing in either game this year. Maya Moore's college career at UConn came to an end on Sunday as the Huskies men prepared to face Butler in Monday's championship game.Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2011
Games We're Watching: Houston, we have basketballWhitney Holtzman
By weekend's end, we will know which two teams will be playing in both the men's and the women's NCAA tournament championship games. It's a big weekend for UConn, as both the men and the women are playing in this year's Final Four.Blog | Conversation | April 01, 2011
Women's Final Four set: Bear-ied by the AggiesWhitney Holtzman
Another No. 1 seed fell in the women's tournament Tuesday. This time it was Brittney Griner and the Baylor Lady Bears. The only other No. 1 seed in action, UConn, advanced to the Final Four for the fourth straight year.Blog | Conversation | March 30, 2011
About Last Night: Moving four-ward to HoustonWhitney Holtzman
This year's men's Final Four is set, and zero top seeds will be making an appearance in Houston. Unlike the men's tournament, all four top women's seeds are still alive after this weekend's Sweet 16 games. Here's what else you missed this weekend.Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2011
About Last Night: Another No. 1 is doneWhitney Holtzman
The men's Sweet 16 got off to a wild start Thursday, with three of the four matchups ending in upsets. Top-seeded Duke won't be repeating as national champions, while Butler defeated Wisconsin to keep their hopes of returning to the title game alive.Blog | Conversation | March 25, 2011
About Last Night: Top team tumblesWhitney Holtzman
Even though it was an off night in the NCAA tournament, the basketball courts were still active with a total 12 NBA games in action Wednesday. The Nuggets upset the NBA-leading Spurs, and the Knicks continued their slide.Blog | Conversation | March 24, 2011
About Last Night: Record-breaking roundWhitney Holtzman
The second round of the women's NCAA tournament got under way Monday, as eight teams earned their way into the Sweet 16. The night was packed with plenty of record-breaking performances, as well as a No. 11 seed overtaking a No. 3 seed.Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2011
About Last Night: Happy Sweet 16Whitney Holtzman
After a wild weekend of NCAA tournament play for the men, including both a No. 1 and a No. 2 seed making an early exit, only 16 teams are left. On the women's side, the tournament got underway Saturday.Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2011
About Last Night: Rocky Mountain highs and lowsWhitney Holtzman
The first big day of the Big Dance was jam-packed with upsets, and the three main ones all took place in Denver. Chances are that many of you ended the day with busted brackets. Check out what else you missed last night.Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2011
About Last Night: Big Dance card filledWhitney Holtzman
The final two First Four games tipped off in Dayton, with University of Texas-San Antonio winning its first NCAA tournament game in any sport in school history. VCU also won its game, sending USC home. Here's what else happened last night.Blog | Conversation | March 17, 2011
About Last Night: No more wait for field of 68Whitney Holtzman
The curtain rose and the Big Dance officially got underway, as the first two games of the NCAA tournament were played in Dayton. UNC-Asheville won the battle for a No. 16 seed, while Clemson prevailed to win a No. 12 seed. Here's what else you missed.Blog | Conversation | March 16, 2011
About Last Night: Love story endsWhitney Holtzman
Shortly after breaking Moses Malone's consecutive double-double record, Kevin Love's streak ended on Sunday night. And in college basketball, plenty of teams stamped their tickets to the Big Dance by winning their conference tournaments.Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2011
Men's NCAA tournament brackets revealed -- Marching to the madnes...Whitney Holtzman
The brackets are out and the field of 68 is set for the men's NCAA tourney. Find out which teams are going dancing and which teams had their bubbles burst. Also, see who nabbed those coveted No. 1 seeds, and where everyone is headed come tournament time.Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2011
About Last Night: Heating back upWhitney Holtzman
The Heat finally nabbed a win on Thursday, and it came against the defending NBA champion Lakers. And in men's college basketball, the excitement of the Big East tournament continued as UConn's Kemba Walker hit the game-winning shot to stun No. 3 Pitt.Blog | Conversation | March 11, 2011

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Here is what makes the "Chase" total garbage. People are sick and tired of Jimmie Johnson and the jerk Knause. Kansas is a BORING racetrack, IT SUCKS!! I don't really see why there are so many boring tracks that are all alike. Kanasas, Chicago, Las Vagas, California, Michigan. They do not get after each other at these bland tracks. They are so mind numbing I can't stand it. And to top it off Nascar has had the MOST MIND NUMBING PERSON at the top for past 5 years. The Chase is a JOKE and Jimmie Johnson makes me want to turn the channel to something else. BORING, BORING, BORING, BORING!!!!! These types of races just are not worth the money or time.
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Fifth title will remain elusive for Gordon in 2011
By admin | October 9, 2011
By Richard Allen
Seemingly each week into the ten race Chase for the Championship playoff a different driver falls from realistic contention for the Sprint Cup title. This week, to the surprise of many including this writer, the victim is four time champion Jeff Gordon.
As his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson appears to be gathering steam, Gordon saw his hopes go up in smoke on Sunday afternoon at the Kansas Speedway.
A late race blown engine during the Hollywood Casino 400 relegated Gordon to a very disappointing 34th place result. That, in turn, landed the driver of car #24 all the way back in the 10th spot of the standings. More importantly, Gordon finds himself 47 points behind leader Carl Edwards. That is essentially the number of points that can be scored in one race under the new system NASCAR put in place over the most recent off season.
Gordon joins Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. as those too far back to have any realistic hope of leaving the Homestead-Miami Speedway in November with a large trophy in hand. Each of those Chasers is trailing by more than 40 points with only six races remaining on the schedule.
Coming into the Chase, Gordon seemed poised to make a serious run at what has proven to be an elusive fifth Sprint Cup title. He last won a championship in 2001. New crew chief Alan Gustafson appeared to have formed a bond with his driver in the first year of their working relationship that had this team looking as strong as any of the twelve qualifiers.
Gordon had won three races coming into this year's playoff, which made this his first multiple win season since 2007. And, he seemed to have momentum at just the right time, coming into the Chase with four straight top-10 finishes including a hard fought win over Johnson in Atlanta just two weeks before the playoff was set to begin.
Gordon's name was on virtually every list of those considered a contender to finally end Johnson's unprecedented run of five consecutive championships. However, finishes of 24th, 4th, 12th and 34th in the first four playoff events are not what is needed to keep pace in such a system as is currently in use.
Instead of earning another crown, Gordon now finds himself in the position of having to salvage whatever he can in 2011 and build toward next season. Just a few short weeks ago this is not what most observers expected for this driver.
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tyler west Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 9:49 am
jerseygirl Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Really amazing how the 24 team could go from being contenders to pretenders. I am shocked and really unhappy about it, but it is what it is.
I'm not a fan of the chase, I think it is a stupid way to determine a champion, but obviously you just have to get it done in the last 10 races or no big trophy.
Chris Fiegler Says:
October 10th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
When was the Last time that Jeff Gordon's Car Blew an Engine Before Sunday at Kansas?
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October 10th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Do you think that Jimmie Johnson will win his 6th Straight Sprint Cup Series Championship?


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Monday, November 23, 2009 at 5:26AM
Video - The Pixar Short 'George and AJ'
There's nothing new about Pixar producing companion pieces to its films. Think Jack Jack Attack from The Incredibles or last year's Wall-E off-shoot, Burn-E. Now we're finally seeing the attachment to Up, called George and AJ.
It is nothing like Up in terms of its animation, and I think I prefer it that way. It's the story of the two guys who are
supposed to get Carl Fredrickson out of his house, picking up their journey after Carl flies away. Really funny.
Now that I've seen it, I wish this was the Pixar entry in the Animated Short category, which we talked about over the weekend. I like this more than
Partly Cloudy, even if it is a bit more simplistic.
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1. Immigrants on Ellis Island, ca. 1910.
2. Illustration of immigrants in New York.
3. "Sources of Immigration, 1820-1879."
4. "Sources of Immigration, 1880-1919."
5. "Immigrants on an Atlantic Liner." December
10, 1906.
6. Chinatown.
7. "Immigrants Landing at Ellis Island."
8. Central Pacific Railroad poster, 1885.
9. An 1885 anti-immigrant brochure.
10. Illustration of Dennis Kearney.
11. "The Pope's Dream."
12. A 1909 cartoon depicting Uncle Sam as the pied piper.
13. A 1921 cartoon from the Providence Evening Bulletin on
immigration restriction.
14. "Tenement-House Yard."
15. "Street Arabs," by Jacob Riis.
16, Irish Immigrants Playing Baseball.
17. "Progressive Era – Care to the Poor."
18. "American Family at Breakfast." From the series Citizenship
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19. "Hull-House."
20. "Jane Addams with a Group of Immigrant Children."
21. Central Pacific Railroad poster, 1885.
22. Illustration of Dennis Kearney.
23. A 1921 cartoon from the Providence Evening Bulletin.
24. Irish Immigrants Playing Baseball.
25. Victory Liberty Loan poster, "Americans All."
26. A Puck cartoon of 1899, depicting immigrant voters.
27. "President Advises Nation To Be Calm." New York Times, August 4, 1914, p.3.
28. "Our Navy Needs 18,000 More Men." New York Times, October 22, 1914, p.4.
29. "Theodore Roosevelt Urges 'Stand by Loyal Americans Who Are of German Blood.'" Washington Post, April 16, 1918, p.3.
30. "Theodore Roosevelt."
31. "Half-Way Americans Not Wanted" (Cut that hyphen)
32. "Woodrow Wilson."
33. "Camouflage." (Hoch der Kaiser)
34. "House for War, Vote Is 373 to 50." Chicago Daily Tribune, April 6, 1917, p.1.
35. "Whip Germans into Giving." New York Times, December 27, 1917, p.4.
36. "His Shelter." (German saboteur)
37. "Children Holding Anti-German Signs."
38. "Mob Coerces Pro-Germans." New York Times, March 31, 1918, p.16.
39. "German Societies Loyal, They Insist." New York Times, November 24, 1917, p.5.
40. "Anti-German Hysteria." (The photo of the
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41. "Selection of newspapers published by ethnic groups in
the US in 1919."
42. "The Thing Won't Melt!"
43. "This Is The Enemy." Government Poster Contest,
44. "Japan Wars on U.S. and Britain." New York Times December 8, 1941, p.1
45. "Plots of Japanese on Coast Revealed." New York Times, December 11, 1941, p.24.
46. "Instructions to All Persons of Japanese Ancestry, 23
April 1942."
47. "Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American evacuation from
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48. "Entrance to Manzanar."
49. "Manzanar from Guard Tower."
50. "Farm, Farm Workers, Mount Williamson in background."
51. "Mrs. Nakamura and family buying toys (with Fred Moriguchi)."
52. "Yonehisa Yamagami, electrician."
53. "Private Margaret Fukuoka, W.A.C."
54. "Portrait of Tom Kobayashi, Lanscape (looking at camera)."
55. Pie Chart.
56. "First of Refugees Arrive on Coast."
57. "Boats Carry Cuba Refugees to U.S."
58. "Border Crossings Near Old Record; U.S. to Crack Down."
59. "Violence against Illegals Rises on U.S.-Mexican Border."
60. "Penalties Urged for Hiring…."
61. "Immigrants aboard Hamburg-America Line's S.S. Patricia Arriving
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62. A 1909 cartoon depicting Uncle Sam as the pied piper.
63. A 1921 cartoon from the Providence Evening Bulletin.
64. A Puck cartoon of 1899, depicting immigrant voters.
65. "Progressive Era – Care to the Poor."
66. "Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American evacuation from
West Coast areas under U.S. Army war emergency order. Waiting for a train
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The quick action of a group of people enjoying dinner saved the life of a woman Friday night in Ocean City.
That's where a woman crashed her car into the bay, near the Ocean City Yacht Club at the corner of Battersea Road and Bay Avenue.
The car ended up completely submerged and was drifting in the current.
When those nearby heard the sound of the crash, they sprang into action.
Witness Bill McGinnity stated, "Just heard a very loud explosion, and as I got back into the water, we saw the car floating down towards the dock, fortunately she had an outgoing tide, it floated her right into the dock here where we could get her out through the driver's side window."
Police have released little details on the accident, however they say the driver was taken in for suspicion of drunk driving.
The driver was not seriously injured, however witnesses say she seemed dazed from impact of the crash.
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We rotate around for a week of night duty. I enjoy it because I sometimes forget the joy of sleep deprivation.
11 p.m. Did you know "male-enhancement" ads are very popular on TV between 2 and 4 a.m.? They all say "See our ad in Golf Magazine." Is there a connection?
11:30 p.m. I discover bus fires are very colorful. Fortunately, there are no injuries, so I can concentrate on the 30-foot flames.
Around midnight: I find a couple of regular homeless guys behind a building on Roswell Road. We talk awhile. They're living in the woods. (These two don't prefer the various shelters because they can't drink at the shelter.)
Raul tells me he's a former millionaire, boxing champ and Green Beret. He's about five-feet-five with a head full of Harpo Marx hair. I remind him that the last time we spoke he was a Navy Seal. He puts some thought to it and decides he was both a Navy Seal and a Green Beret at some point.
His friend Beotis just wants a cigarette. He asks me five times if I have a smoke. Five times I tell him that I already told him I don't smoke. He's not happy with that. He cusses, smiles and sits back down. The conversation costs me two bucks.
I suggest they hit the shelter for the night, preferring not to see them sleeping in the woods again. I'll see them tomorrow to find out what branch of the service Raul was in. I'm sure it's jet pilot for the Air Force.
3:30 a.m. A tragic "head-shop" related crime. A guys steals another guy's wallet at a "tobacco and tobacco accessories" shop in one of the cities north of Sandy Springs. The dude's wallet is lifted while checking out the bongs on aisle five.
The bad guys flee and the victim gives chase. They wreck. They run. They run across some fashionable Dunwoody yards, on pristine Bermuda grass full of 3 a.m. dew, where they leave really good dew-tracks.
The tracks end at the edge of the woods. There are three of them, six eyes total, looking out of the woods when the flashlights light them up. They're trying to be invisible. It isn't working. They're arrested.
None of them look older than 18. It's almost 4 a.m. and they should be home. Wrecked car and going to jail. It doesn't look good on your resume.
Raul and Beotis are walking north. I drive by and they turn and begin walking south. That was our deal. One night in the shelter won't kill you. Beotis has a cigarette. He's happy, looks back at me and waves just before he walks into a trash can.
Nights are different, that's for sure.
July 21st, 2010
6:05 pm
Looks like Beotis had more than a cigarette!
July 21st, 2010
10:30 pm
July 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
Keep it all and the lack of dealing with it in Sandy Springs. Gee, glad to see the 7th largest city in GA is putting all that tax revenue to use enforcing and fighting crime oh yeah, and writing a blog about not enforcing laws that were broken…PRICELESS.
July 22nd, 2010
10:54 am
Chill out Marcus. You'd prefer that the two homelss guys be transported to a taxpayer funded facility when they are harming no one? Times are hard, and Detective Rose made a judgement call on this one. Had he taken these guys in he would not have been available to track down other law breakers that were harming society directly with their actions.
July 22nd, 2010
12:35 pm
As usual, another enjoyable column.
And as usual, someone who can't live in Sandy Springs (Marcus this time) is whining about something he knows nothing about. Marcus says, "Man, I could live there if I wanted to but I don't". Yeah, riiiiiight.
July 22nd, 2010
1:22 pm
I'm sure Beotis finally got his cigarette, but that ain't no Marlboro he was smoking!
Just sayin'.
As for Raul, last I spoke to him he said he once served as part of President Clinton's Secret Service detail.
July 22nd, 2010
2:02 pm
Breat article. Thank you.
July 22nd, 2010
2:03 pm
Sorry. Great article. Thank you.
July 22nd, 2010
2:11 pm
Working only a half day, Loot?
July 22nd, 2010
2:44 pm
Ok. I live in Sandy Springs and The Sandy Springs Police Department is one of the better, if not THE best-run & very top-notch Police Departments around Atlanta…Hey Marcus do you live in Dekalb County????
July 22nd, 2010
4:59 pm
Did the Raul, the Navy SEAL, know the Cobb County Public Safety Director (fellow "SEAL claimer") Mickey Lloyd?
July 22nd, 2010
5:43 pm
I live in Sandy Springs. Guess what Marcus? According to NATIONAL police stats, it is the safest neighborhood in Georgia. I almost purchased a home in Dekalb, beautiful home on the Country Club with a waterfall. I checked the same NATIONAL police stats and decided I did not want to liv in Dekalb. Everything including the Country Club was close to or in foreclosure, including the city. Crime was high and the most SHOCKING news was that getting shot by a policeman in Dekalb County was high.
Sandy Springs has it all. The best Police Department, The best Fire Department and the most educated and experience Mayor and council in developing the young city.
Great place, great people, great promise for a wonderful future.
Good job Lt. Rose, and I respect that in addition to working a fulltime job as a police officer you have a 2nd job as a writer. Good for you.
July 23rd, 2010
12:49 am
I'll bet none of you are up right now.
July 23rd, 2010
12:50 am
Marcus, it's 6th largest according to Raul.
July 23rd, 2010
7:14 am
For all you "Springers", the K in DeKalb is capitalized. Being shot by the police in DeKalb is not as likely now. You rarely see them except when they're working second jobs or when they do their 4/3 work week shift change on Wednesdays. Then it's like a police convention.
As far as which place is better/safer to live in the metro area, there ain't none. I've been here a long time. Like Jerry Jeff, I'll be movin' on soon.
"Pack up all your dishes
Make note of all good wishes
Say goodbye to the landlord for me
That sum-b***h has always bored me
Throw out them old ATL papers
And that moldy box of vanilla wafers
Adios to all this concrete
Gonna get me some dirt road back street…"
July 23rd, 2010
7:46 am
Good blog. Keep yourself safe.
July 23rd, 2010
10:45 am
Thanks for the Jerry Jeff lyrics, Festus. I'm sure there's some Jerry Jeff in the music catalog of Detective Rose's household, with a Parrothead in his house!
July 23rd, 2010
11:50 am
Gosh Marcus, thanks for the education. i didn't know that being homeless was a crime………
July 23rd, 2010
12:51 pm
@Marcus Graham
Get a life . . .
July 23rd, 2010
12:55 pm
@Sandy Springs Rocks
. . . and the best thing about it is that Marcus doesn't live there!
July 23rd, 2010
12:58 pm
Great article – and factually humorous. There isn't any need to say it because you already know but you deal with the homeless as best you can for all concerned. There appears no evisence they posed a threat to anyone.
July 23rd, 2010
2:13 pm
i swear i met raul once, he said he used to be an olympic diver, and there are 5,000 people coming to his wedding. His fiance will cater it.
July 23rd, 2010
5:15 pm
Haven't met Raul, but love him already. Steve lets find Raul and help him someway, make a difference….and keep up the humor, this city needs it…..
July 23rd, 2010
6:01 pm
God Bless all of our officers. They will give their life for you and your children.
July 23rd, 2010
11:45 pm
This is what they pay you the big bucks for. keep up the good work of reporting stupid criminals. We all need a laugh at their expense.
July 25th, 2010
5:57 pm
Beotis?? What kind of name is Beotis, or did Raul give him that name after he was knighted in the Royal British Army?
July 26th, 2010
6:38 pm
@Fred it's called VAGRANCY/PROWLING, @everyone else, no I don't like in Dekalb. I live just south of SS off of Wiueca in a private neighborhood. SS trash/crime keeps moving back this way. First from all the old run down apts in SS, now the vagrants and vandals. National
police stats? Please………..
July 28th, 2010
9:18 pm
A couple of years ago I moved to rural northeast Georgia after living in Sandy Springs for 21 years. I am still so proud of everything that transpired in Sandy Springs, but am glad for the peace of country living. About the time I moved here the county elected a new, younger, sheriff to replace a 'good 'ol boy' type and he has done well. He occassionally submits very well written information pieces to the local weekly; I find it surprising and it makes me miss Steve Rose. I tell everyone here about Steve and how Sandy Springs is structured as well as how neighborhoods are organized. They are slowly moving towards more sophistication. There's less traffic here, but just as much crime.


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|October 8, 2012, 01:52 PM
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Savage Anschutz deal or no deal?
In my quest for a .22 LR bolt action I stumbled across a Savage Anschutz 164 Sporter with Vari-X III 4.5-14X40 AO today for $750. Good deal or not? I would rate the wood and metal at 90% or better.
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|October 8, 2012, 03:54 PM
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Considering that it comes with a ~$500 scope, I'd say that's a pretty good deal.
|October 8, 2012, 04:08 PM
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It sounds like a $500 gun with a $400 scope to me. I've always liked them.
I see Cabela's wants $795 for just the gun. http://www.gunsinternational.com/Sav...n_id=100276155
|October 8, 2012, 07:51 PM
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Well I got it and even haggled a better price. Just had to convince the wife it was a good deal. Wasn't exactly the rifle style I wanted but I think I'll be happy with it.
|October 9, 2012, 04:15 PM
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I think it is a pretty good looking rifle with some decent wood.
I went and shot it this morning it was pretty close to dead on at 100 yards with CCI Blazer ammo. Managed to hit little 2.5" flippers about 75% of the time in a stiff wind. I think the scope is a little much might look for a VX2 EFR 3-9 Rimfire scope and put that 4.5-14 on one of my varmint rifles.
|October 11, 2012, 03:23 PM
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Very nice rifle and great deal!.
If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.
|October 11, 2012, 03:58 PM
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YEARS AGO, I had one of those, a seriously accurate 22 field rifle. Matter of fact I never missed a shot with it on squirrels, groundhogs, crows , nor any other varmint in serious need of a bullet hole. Believe it or not the ONLY reason I ever sold it was the fact it had the ugliest blond walnut stock you EVER saw in your life. The damn thing looked like it'd been cut out of a canoe paddle. Sold it, bought a new Marlin M39 Mountie and never looked back nor ever missed that Savage-Anschutz 22 a lick. The Mountie was finely accurate too with that slick little leveraction that us cowboys just cannot get enough of...
And so it goes...
|October 11, 2012, 06:16 PM
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If I'd seen it first, it would have been mine!!! Great rifle!
People are like rifles. Some are tried and true, having great eyes, personality, and fun to be with. Others never seem to hit the mark with you. Still others go off half-cocked. Still, it's nice to know most of them.
|October 11, 2012, 06:30 PM
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It wasn't exactly what I was looking for I had been looking for an old CMP .22 trainer. However when I saw that rifle I was easily persuaded to change my mind.
|October 11, 2012, 06:36 PM
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Years ago I bought a Savage .22 autoloader on sale dirt cheap. The autoloader turned out to be defective so I took it back to the store to exchange it.
They had sold out of the autoloaders so they offered me a Savage bolt action instead for the same low price.
It turned out to be one of the last they had on hand that had the older style adjustable trigger without the trigger safety they seem to put on all of these now days. Also when unpacking it I found a scope under one of the cardboard spacers, so I got a free scope as well.
The action of this Savage looks like that of the Savage Anschutz, but IIRC the Anschutz has a lefthand lug as well as the bolt root lug of my cheaper model.
Its hard to see how any rifle could be more accurate than my Savage, its so accurate and easy to shoot that theres really no challenge to hitting whatever I aim at within the practical range of the .22 RF.
|October 13, 2012, 03:22 AM
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This gun IS an Anschutz. It has nothing in common with any gun made by Savage, other than the name stamped on the barrel, which is only there because Savage imported Anschutz for a while.
|October 16, 2012, 08:47 AM
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I bought one two years ago in mint condition with a Leup M3-7 on no-name mounts.
Shoots like a dream.
Wish I got a nice, dark walnut stock like yours...Mine's kind of blond and not so pretty.
It IS an Anschutz.
I am shopping rear sights to replace the fold-down blade.
Thinking Williams FP aperture.
|October 16, 2012, 09:12 AM
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I'm excited to shoot this rifle more than I have. I've already been able to get very acceptable accuracy out of it at 100 yards with groups around 2" with cheap CCI Blazer ammo. I am going to have to pull the scope as it is just too large for what I want on a .22 lr.
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Thoughts on Bed, Bath & Beyond?
For Christmas, we got a Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card. Having never bought a thing there (and probably only in the store once, which we can't quite recollect), we'd like to hear from you the pluses and minuses of any products. What are the store's strengths? What should we stay away from? We hit up Janel's Top Ten from last year, and also found a few potentially good buys below. Please chime in with thoughts on BB&B!
Our first round of picks:
Indochine Sheet Set by Nicole Miller, 100% Cotton, 400 Thread Count, $99.99-$119.99
Ambrosia Platinum Fabric Shower Curtain, $29.99
simplehuman® Rectangular Fingerprint Proof Stainless Steel Step-On Trash Cans, $89.99-$129.99
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a hair-catcher for the shower drain. I know, it sounds frivolous, but it's the most useful thing I've gotten from BBB so far! It comes in a 2pack and is washable/machine washable.
We bought our Dyson from there with their 20% coupon- make sure you use one, or one for every item, and they don't mind if they've been expired for a year.
I've only ever found one thing at BB&B that was special enough to pay more for it. I may be wrong, but I always feel they are more expensive for things I would buy at Target.
The coupon is a necessity. Some BB&Bs will take Linens N Things coupons (it depends on the competition in your area.)
In my home town in NC, they won't take the expired coupons and it is the same here in Portland, but they do in the DC area. Competition?
the best thing about BBB (other than the stock), is that they give you cash back for everything including a gift card. You can hand them the card and ask for the cash instead.
I know they will take expired BBnB coupons at LNT in the DC area, but I've never used more than one coupon at BBnB, because LNT always had stuff cheaper.
I think BB&B is good for basic stuff. My friends and family shop there a lot so I was not surprised to get a BB&B gift certifcate for Christmas too. I got a Jonathan Adler bedskirt on clearance for under $25.
I have to agree with Anna, the Dyson has changed my life!
The only other thing I buy there is the "As Seen on TV" foot cream for my dad for a joke in his Xmas stocking. They have a lot of useful goods like hair appliances, shower curtain liners, bathroom accessories, candles, kitchen utensils and I believe appliances. They also have some nice fluffy towels and nice duvets.
Whenever I think of it, I always think of ANthony on "Sex and the City" - "Sorry hon, 50 calls from my mother making sure I find the cheapest sheets at Bed, Bath, and Frickin' Beyond!" Cracks me up every time!
I would stay away from the bed linens, they are very ugly and pricey. I found those great magnetic ss spice holders there, which I think are a great space saver. Sometimes you can find odds and ends of their fancy dishes on their sales rack. Some of these dishes are quite nice.
I prefer the gun store on The Simpsons: Bloodbath and Beyond.
We got $100 off our Dyson w/their 20% off coupon, and with Christmas cash and a gift card there, only had to pay $40 of our own money for it. We also bought some heavenly bamboo sheets there. They also carry some nice lines of small appliances. Don't let the ugly, bix box organization (and cheap candle scent) fool you - they carry some nice products.
Booze Carousal for $30.00. My husband LOVES his (as does every male who sees it)!!! Best thing I ever bought at BB&B.
I love their Pure Beech Sateen sheets. They're super soft and stay cool all night long.
I love the BB&B on 6th Ave. They have a huge variety of stuff. Great for picture frames, kitchen stuff, and they have a drug store section so I don't have to deal with the ordeal of Rite Aid (always one cashier and in a state of restocking whenever I go there.) And the cafe food is really good too.
The best thing I got there was a dish drain mat. I had been to Kmart (cause sadly Target is way too far) and they only had cream and country blue for like $9. So then I checked BB&B and they had them in a bizillion colors for like $3 or $4.
Be warned: the coupon includes (in fine print at the bottom) the lines you can't use it for, which include Dyson. (That's not to say that an inattentive casher doesn't sometimes put one through on such a purchase...) And yes, they don't care if the coupon is expired ... the best thing I ever found out! But I've never heard of them giving cash back for a gift card or store credit ... every single purchase, no matter how small, is deducted from the card (or credited to it, if you return something purchased with one)!
They have a great return policy. I once returned an unassembled wood/canvas wardrobe without the box or any other packaging and got full store credit, no questions asked. Can't beat that! Oh, and I bought my Miele there using a LNT coupon for 20% off because the fine print of the BBB coupons say it cant be used on Miele.
I find that I live at Bed Bath & Beyond ever since I moved to my new apartment. It's the first time I'm living alone so I basically need to buy everything.
My best find so far? I was looking for a classic set of flatware but I also needed a creative storage solution for it since my tiny kitchen has no drawers. I found this great set that comes with a stand:
BB&B is also good for towels, bath rugs, shower curtain liners…I found they also have a beautiful selection of printed-paper napkins (for cocktail parties, or, I use them as guest hand towels for the bathroom—I found a great chocolate-brown damask print).
Their "Hotel" collection is also nice; classic, great quality, if not a bit pricey. The 20% off coupons definitely help.
Excellent selection of kitchen gadgets; vegetable peelers, ice scream scoop-type stuff.
I don't know if all the Bed Baths have this but the one in NYC has a great drug store section where I get my shampoo, contact solution, etc.
20% discount can be applied toward expensive fancy cookware sets at bb&b. They also have an extensive travel-size toiletry collection.
I was told that they're required to print those coupon restrictions by the companies (Dyson, Henckels, etc.), but I've yet to be refused the discount on any of the brands. I too got my Dyson there, a Jonathan Adler duvet, Silpats, miscellaneous gadgets. They also have $5 off coupons, which is be a better deal if you're buying something that's under $25.
I bought an Electrolux Pronto (featured here once) at BB&B, but I'm never a fan of much else thought I do have to wander through every six month or so to remind myself that. I guess if you have free $$, go for some good solid color sheets.
I shop there a lot. And they have great sale/clearance prices.
Lamps, shades, hardware, curtains, dishes, bath items, drain catchers. It is all very good and useful.
Beech sheets! Best.
I like them for buying basic items.... Kitchen tools, cutting boards, food storage (my new favorites are Snapware Snap N Locks). They also carry alot of drugstore items, and they have the color of Loreal Feria I prefer, which no one else seems to carry anymore. They take the coupons on anything, and I seem to get at least one coupon a week. I wait until I get a bunch, haul them all over there, and stock up.
Just get the cash - BB&B is so overpriced for similar things at Target and other discount outlets. I always find myself so mad when ever I go into one, thinking that I going to find what I am looking for at a resonable price.
Simplehuman makes the best garbage cans..love ours. I like BB&B...they have a little of everything house wise...but it isn't my favorite place to shop by any means.
They have those great chilewich type runner rugs (not sure if they are that brand or not).
I like the Simplehuman cans too. My favorite thing at BB&B is the lamp dimmer switch. For $20, you can have a dimmer on your bedside lamp. A very useful thing in my family.
I say swap it for another gift card. There is a site where you can do this. Google giftcard swap.
Honestly, they are simplay an overpriced store. You can find a dimmer at IKEA for under $10.
Things are expensive, but they're great with returns (even someone bought it for you somewhere else) if they sell it, they'll take it back without a receipt for in-store credit. This makes them great for weddings when you always get 2 or 3 of the same thing.
A friend of mine got married last summer, and was moving across the country, so she registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond, took all the shower and wedding gifts back and now has an impressive line of in-store credit. She just goes to BBB when she needs something for the house. Hasn't had to pay a dime yet.
bamboo sheets, mmmm.
Seems like I'm the only one who HATES BBB. But I do. It's crowded, hard to find things, never has what I want, and I always end up asking someone who works there, "How do I get out of here?"
I live in NYC and honestly I would love to go to Target for the smaller things however the closest Targets near me (on Queens BLVD or in Whitestone) are the biggest dumps ever. (I used to school in Buffalo and the Target there was a dream). You can never find what you are looking for.. they are also ALWAYS crowded which makes the experience worse. For convenience I go to BBB near my office on 6th ave to buy smaller things (with their $5 off coupons). Near home, 2 BBBs are a short drive away and their regular 20% off coupons makes purchasing those big items more attractive. Many of my "would be expensive" kitchen appliances and tools were all bought at BBB with the 20% coupon. It's a great one stop shopping place if you know what to spend your money on. For small hardware items it's usually cheaper and easier to pick them up at your local hardware store or Home Depot. Most BBB I've been to have a Home Depot in the same complex!
Another Beech Sheet vote. Jersey for me.
Jane- we read the small print before we went to the Dyson- they won't take the coupon for other brands... I think Hoover
I have the sheets pictured above. Great. They only get softer with wear, but the down side is that the nice detail at the edge gets crinkley when washed... and I'm not exactly one to iron my sheets before I madke the bed.


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What is the Best Fizzy Water for Your Cocktail?
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This Good Question comes in to us from Amber, just in time for the beginning of tall, cool drink season:
At the risk of sounding uneducated about bar staples, I'm posing my question to you Kitchn foodies. I'm wondering...What's the difference between tonic water, mineral water, seltzer, carbonated water, and club soda? They all seem like fizzy water alternatives, and they may be identical. But could I, say, make one of those exquisitely refreshing-looking gin and tonics with the mineral water that I keep stashed in the fridge?
Amber, all of these types of fizzy water are indeed quite similar. All of these types, that is, except tonic water. Although its name might lead you to think otherwise, tonic water doesn't taste very "watery" at all. Rather, it has a very strong and distinctively bitter flavor that you'll notice on the very first sip. This bitterness comes from a compound called quinine, which is added to the water base along with some sugar to make a carbonated beverage that happens to be a heavenly match for the juniper-y taste of gin (more on this here). So, to make a long story short, when mixing yourself a gin and tonic, nothing but tonic water will do.
As for the others waters you mentioned...
Soda water, seltzer, carbonated water, club soda, sparkling water, mineral water. Names for fizzy water do tend to get tossed around loosely, and almost interchangeably. But there are some important distinctions to keep in mind:
Carbonated Water
"Carbonated water" is a good umbrella term for all the fizzy waters you mentioned. Club soda, seltzer, and mineral water all get their effervescence from dissolved carbon dioxide.
Mineral Water
Mineral water is water containing dissolved, naturally-occurring minerals (and sometimes fizz-making carbon dioxide), that is drawn and bottled directly from an underground natural source. These dissolved minerals give the water a subtle flavor, and, some believe, impart important health benefits. There are hundreds of different regional waters available on the international market, each with its own distinct mineral profile. Some of the most famous are Perrier and San Pellegrino (which are both naturally carbonated), and Volvic (which is naturally flat). (Note: in order to be labeled "mineral water," as opposed to "spring water," the water must contain at least 250 parts per million (ppm) naturally occurring dissolved mineral solids.)
Uses: Because of its higher price and, well, mineral-y flavor, mineral water is not usually used to make mixed drinks. It is best enjoyed on its own or with a slice of lemon or lime.
Seltzer is plain, unflavored water that has been artificially carbonated. Named after the German town of Niederselters, which is known for its natural springs, seltzer was first marketed in the USA as an affordable domestic alternative to pricey imported mineral waters. Because of the explosive pressure created by the carbonation, seltzer was originally sold in thick glass bottles fitted with metal siphon tops. (If you've seen any old slapstick comedies, you've probably seen these iconic spray bottles in action!) Since then, siphon bottles have mostly gone by the wayside - although there does seem to be a bit of a recent revival. Modern-day "seltzer" is now commonly sold in ordinary plastic soda bottles.
Club Soda
Although it's used almost interchangeably with seltzer, club soda is a slightly different beast. While seltzer is plain carbonated water and nothing but, club soda usually has a few mineral-y ingredients mixed in for added flavor (see the "carbonated water, potassium bicarbonate, potassium sulfate" listed on the label directly above vs. the simple "carbonated water" pictured above that on the seltzer bottle). I tasted a sample of each side by side (both manufactured by the same company, Schweppes) and found that there was indeed a subtle difference. The (sodium-free) club soda I sampled had a very faint baking soda taste that gave it a little extra zip. I found it slightly more refreshing, but the difference was very, very small.
Uses: Both seltzer and club soda are suitable mixers for highball drinks.
Related: How to Make Soda Water at Home
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I've always wondered what the difference is between them, thanks for the clarification!
Perfect post. Just the kind of "kitchen simple" info someone like me whose only cooking skills including opening and heating.
Great post. I am a fan of the carbonated water and will be getting my own seltzer maker in a few months. However, I would like to point out tonic water has more than "some sugar" in it. The taste is misleadingly bitter. Twelve ounces of it have 32.2 g of sugar. It has more sugar than some sodas. Don't drink it while thinking it's healthier than using soda as a mixer.
I think the seltzer machines and siphons are making a comeback because people are trying to get away from soda and it's greener. If you use them to make your own soda you have more control over the ingredients. Besides, who wants to haul around all those bottles anyway?
We have a carbonator and it has changed our life! It saves money and is environmentally friendly. It also makes us drink a ton more water, which I think has actually changed our health over the last year. We got ours from sodaclub.com, which I recommend strongly (we have the Soda Jet model).
Also, technically you can make tonic water out of soda water if you have one of these machines. We keep their tonic water mix in our fridge and we have an instant bar with soda water and tonic water when friends come over. They have a variety of add-in syrups, and you just mix in a bit once you carbonate a fresh batch of tap water. We don't drink soda, but I keep a few of the sampler packets of cola, sprite-esque mixes in case we have kids or guests at parties that want something other than water.
A TASTY tip for fans of mineral water. Jarritos (the mexican soda) bottles it's own mineral water, Mineragua. Srsly, man, srsly, a cold bottle of Mineraqua and a healthy squeeze of lime is heaven. I wil squeeze two or three limes in a smaller glass and add to my water as needed.
Another question - why do all these liquids, with maybe the exception of Mineral water EXPLODE when opening them? If you don't take the friggen 5 minutes to slowly open the bottles, you'll lose half the water and all the carbonation. Is it because there's just less stuff in these liquids when compared to soda - which only overflows when shaken?
lotusmoss, we have a seltzer maker too and there are few appliances that have made our lives so much better! My fiance has always had a serious seltzer addiction - he almost only drinks seltzer with lemon and lime and I've come to love it myself, but hauling up two liters of seltzer per day was costly and HEAVY, not to mention a pain to store. The seltzer maker (from Soda Club) has been perfect for us. Oooh, it's so good! And some of the flavor syrups are nice, although I've basically given up soda I love the plain seltzer so much.
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This is SO helpful. I was just wondering this very thing this weekend. I bought some mini-bottles of TJs sparkling water because I'm the only one at home who drinks it so the big bottles go flat before I'm through. But I felt very sheepish about being judged by the cashier for all the plastic.
I am very excited to get a carbonater this summer. I'm sure it's more environmental bottle-wise, but am curious to know whether it's actually frugal. Have to go see what those chargers cost.
margrietta, couldn't agree more.
tasterspoon, it's definitely frugal. my carbonator with two CO2 cartridges (to make approx. 220 liters of seltzer) cost $130 (search for online coupons too for up to $30 off...). After that, you just buy the CO2 cartridges, but they last for a long time. As per the SodaClub website, here is the cost breakdown: "After your initial purchase of a home soda maker package, you'll enjoy seltzer and sparkling water in reusable 1-liter PET bottle for just $.20 per liter." Shipping costs add about 2 to 6 cents a liter and flavored syrups more than double the cost per liter (still worlds less expensive than bottled soda at the grocery). Hope that helps!
I've never been satisfied with the level of carbonation most siphons put out. And I'm also suspicious of the "green" benefits. I would imagine that the process of extracting and forming the metal for the chargers is not light.
Bottled soda at my grocery is $0.60 per liter including deposit. The chargers I was able to find seemed to all be around $0.50 per charger, which isn't a compelling savings. Sodaclub seemed like more trouble than it was worth.
It's still better to use a siphon than to throw out so many bottles (especially the plastic ones), IMHO. I'm dying to get one of these. I had to wean myself off of sparkling water because I couldn't dispose of all those bottles in good conscience.
I have "soda Stream". I've only had it since Xmas and it does seem to make life easier, We buy alot of pop. I prefer drinking fizzy water to flat. Although I could dump the empties in the apt complex recycle bin, my husband insists on taking the bottles back for the refund, I always feel like I look like a bum taking in my recycle, plus he doesn't return them fast enough and we usually have 2 or 3 garbage bags of club soda bottles and coke tins sitting in the "guest room" along with the cat's litter box and the appliance boxes he doesn't like to get rid of...in case sonething breaks and he has to take it back.
The cola tastes like coke. Was wondering how to get the plain seltzer to taste like Club soda? Would adding a little baking soda work? Not that there is that much difference.
I'd love to try the tonic water... love a good gin & tonic every once in a while. I also like diet ginger ale. Do they make diet versions?
sodapure Home soda maker, turn water into soda in 10 sec. save you cost and easy to use
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Wait! You don't need tonic water to enjoy a gin-based fizzy drink. Try a gin Rickey, which is gin, seltzer, lime, and a little sweetener if you like. It's my favorite because while I like the flavor of gin, I'm not as big a fan of tonic water.


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How to get India back on track
A playbook for how Indian policymakers can return the country to a path of high and sustained economic growth.
Three steps India's new prime minister, Narenda Modi, can take to help renew bilateral ties with the United States.
The U.S. leadership and foreign policy community are ill-equipped to understand the non-military aspects of the struggle against the Islamic State.
The Modi government must consider pivotal reforms, rather than luxuriate in the current economic recovery.
Marina Silva, the woman who may be and should be Brazil's next president, has in her life and her message something to offer everyone from the poorest, most disenfranchised citizen of a Middle Eastern autocracy to the president of the United States himself.
An unprecedented number of Arab countries are in the midst of large-scale armed conflict. The patterns of these Arab wars are revealing new dynamics and impacts.
China's economy is in for a bumpy ride. But if Chinese leaders implement the right macroeconomic policies and structural reforms, the challenges should be manageable.
How far has EU foreign policy succeeded in meeting the challenge of the Arab spring?
Countries in the Middle East have to rise up to the plate and help put in place a political process that tries to address the underlying causes that have led to the emergence of radical groups like the Islamic State.
As an international coalition gears up to confront the Islamic State, there is a rare opportunity to try to get the Syrian regime and rebels to stop fighting each other.
Egypt should include—rather than exclude—its diverse religious movements. In this bid for inclusion, such an approach would help curb violence and extremism and ensure stability.
Ukraine does not need extra arms to fight a war that it cannot win and that can only prolong its suffering. What it needs is economic aid.
It's hard to dispute the notion that before spending billions of dollars on a new weapon, the Pentagon ought to be able to explain what it's for. So it's surprising how often this rule isn't followed. Take the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon.
Syria, Ukraine, Gaza, Iraq, ISIS, Ebola—the list of this past summer's disasters is long. But buried among the tragic headlines and breaking news are other events that attracted less attention but could be just as consequential for global affairs.
Chinese President Xi is trying to persuade Indian Prime Minister Modi to support China's Southern Silk Road initiative.
The real challenge is not necessarily stopping the Islamic State, but rather ensuring that it does not reemerge.
Putting in place a strategy to modernize India's internal connectivity and strengthen its maritime infrastructure is critical for any effective Indian response to China's silk road initiative.
Even a threat like Islamic terrorism won't force Russia and the Unites States to make security collaboration a higher priority than geopolitical rivalry over Ukraine.
In this publication, Rasmussen reflects on the state of the Euro-Atlantic order as his tenure as the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) comes to a close.
Policies that affect the savings rate of a small country can have more-or-less predictable domestic impacts because the global economy is so large that domestic policies are not affected by external constraints. But with a large economy, the analysis changes.
The recent crisis in Pakistan has shown that the army does not need to seize power to be recognized as the most powerful institution in the country.
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Major Book Reviews -- the Psalms through Three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses by William L. Holladay
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The Psalms Through three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses, by William L. Holladay. Fortress Press, Minneapolis, 1993. 395 pp. $35.95. ISBN 0-8006-2752-0.
The subject of this book is vast and various. The time covered is three millennia. The topic is the origin of psalms and Psalter, their use in the life and liturgies of Judaism and Christianity, and the problems and possibilities in this contemporary appropriation. Such a project is intimidating to contemplate. It spans a cluster of fields that belong to specialists and involves material that is daunting in its complexity.
Precisely because this is so, the book is needed. Those who use and interpret the psalms in contemporary religious communities need an introduction to the whole story of psalmody that will inform and orient their work. Introductions and commentaries that deal with the psalms in the context of Israel's history alone are not sufficient for the task. What has happened in the use of psalms in Judaism and Christianity prepares and informs the assumptions with which we use them as our praise and prayer today. Holladay's book is a telling of "the whole story" of psalmody. It is necessarily selective and admittedly personal, but it does provide an overview and perspective that is not elsewhere available.
The book has three parts. The first covers the origin of the individual psalms and the formation of the Book of Psalms. Four of five chapters are devoted to dating seventy of the one hundred fifty psalms in eras of Israel's history. The approach is historical-critical. The dominant interest is in locating a psalm in a particular period. Form-critical concerns play a minor role. Readers familiar with Holladay's work will know that he is characteristically sanguine about the competence of certain kinds of evidence and reasoning to reach plausible conclusions about the historical setting of biblical material. Clearly he thinks that the best way to tell the story of the psalms is to fit individual psalms into parts of Israel's story. Psalm 19 is pre-Davidic because it has an Egyptian parallel. Psalm 2 is Davidic because it contains connections with II Samuel 7. Psalms that contain the negative particle bal are from the north and, thus, are preexilic. So, too, is Psalm 133, because it mentions Mount Hermon. Connections between Psalm 1 and the Book of Jeremiah indicate that the psalm is preexilic, and so on. One has to wonder whether the nonspecialist, for whom the book is written, can follow and evaluate all this discussion about the dates of particular psalms. The reviewer finds it the least satisfactory part of the book. Holladay admits that it is all uncertain. Surely there is a better way to tell the story of the psalms and the Psalter to nonspecialists.
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The cure is to measure campaign success via independent means: not the advertising venue, not the advertising creatives, not the ad network.
The Wall Street Journal reports that General Motors is pulling $10 million worth of its Facebook ads. And Morningstar is saying it will be very difficult for Facebook to build an advertising model to justify its lofty offering valuation.
Apparently GM marketers had become unconvinced that their Facebook spend was helping sell cars. Could it be they were deploying the now venerable practice of campaign attribution? In which case the proponents of actionable analytics would claim a victory (or if you are a Facebook shareholder, make that a "victim").
Hypnotic Effect
Advertising venues - content creators, aggregators, information sleight-of-hand specialists like Google and Facebook - have long held an almost mesmeric power over the advertiser. Looking for sales, the advertiser casts about for audience, or "reach." Taking Facebook as an example: with near a billion users, that is one heckuva good reach, Zucky.
But audience is not sales delivery. Campaign is not conversion. And the panoply of content creators and ad networks and ad agencies, without conspiring to do so, present an almost united message that prompts us to sharply recall John Wanamaker's antique dilemma: not knowing which ads worked and which did not.
Too Much at the Top
The big advertising message is that it really is about stuffing the funnel and little else. In fact, they love to crow about how unmanageably complex the ad network business is (you've seen the million-box org chart no doubt), and how only mysterious algorithms can deliver your audience to you, and how that alone is so complex and so impenetrable that the notion of trying to simplify it by studying campaign success - basic analytics - is simply not much to discuss. It would be so hard! Unless, of course, you were plugged in to how analytics really works.
In today's digital marketplace, you can now target ads more carefully than when you called the visor-wearing research guy on the 13th floor. You've got exact behavior patterns to study, and customer preferences and surveys and "likes" and referrals and Klout and tweets and mentions. And doesn't it feel grand when it turns out plenty of folks forwarded your content or shared your YouTube video with a friend? Except not so much in the wallet.
Because campaigns are not conversions. Social media connections are not paying customers. And as GM may have lately discovered, hanging out at the Facebook cocktail party does not make you the bartender. You are spending to be there, and you might meet a new prospect. But how much are you willing to pay for a networking event where they don't even give you a ticket for a gin and tonic? Meanwhile, as the clock ticks toward midnight, the bar gets more and more crowded. It's exciting to be part of this! Trouble is, you wake up the next morning in a straw bed full of pumpkins. And not a glass slipper in sight.
The cure is a fair amount of hard work. The cure is to measure campaign success via independent means. Independent means, means: not the advertising venue, not the advertising creatives, not the ad network.
I can't say for certain about what GM did, and I know some will say I oversimplified it (even if for clarity). But if GM, which had a near-death experience not long ago, finds itself remarkably clear-headed now about where its new dollars are going, then that can be no surprise. All it is saying to the likes of Facebook is: "Instead of believing you, we are going to believe our own two eyes."
And yes, it can be that simple - with the right conversion data.
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He writes a regular column about analytics for ClickZ, the 2013 Online Publisher of the Year. He wrote the groundbreaking "Dawn of Convergence Analytics" report which was featured at the SES show in New York, and the second report in the series will be featured at the same show in San Francisco.
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A couple of months ago we showed you Noa Biran and Roy Talmon's design for the Warming Huts Competition, which asked for ideas for shelter to be constructed along the Assiniboine River in Winnipeg, Canada. The project was constructed and the architects shared with us some great photos. Check them all after the break.
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Concept itself is nice… But… Untill the end of winter this shalter bicame smaller and smaller… Providing less and less safety…0
Looks cool, but after a rain/snowfall one would have to bring dry wood with them as the fuel source has been left to the elements….0
Neither comment is a design flaw. Wood supply could have been restocked at any time.
Also regarding the wood being exposed to the elements, Winnipeg winters are very cold. No worry about rain and even a heavy snowfall wouldn't effect the burnability of the wood. Wood doesn't get wet from snow if the temp us sub zero.
Great project!0
Beautiful relationship between form and function! Very poetic! Wish I could visit.0
Looks pretty cool. And I still doubt that if it can be use as a BBQ hut as well.0
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May is stroke awareness month and in this edition of 'Smarter Living,' we'll introduce you to an amazing survivor who, at the age of 46, had to live in a nursing home. Now she's making it her mission to educate people about strokes.
A stroke occurs when an artery to the brain is either blocked or bursts. In the U.S. alone, approximately every four minutes someone will die from a stroke.
Gladys Lundy has a collection of canes that she hopes she'll never have to use again.
"This is my lifeline, just like the wheelchair," she said.
Lundy is a stroke survivor.
"I was on a business trip in Florida and the following morning after arriving, I recognized some changes in my body."
Lundy says she was stuttering, her equilibrium was off and she had difficulty walking, but she brushed it off.
That day, she ended up in the hospital. The next day, when she woke up, she was told she had had a stroke.
"At that time, I knew nothing about strokes. I was 46 years old, I thought I was in the best of health," she said.
Her three-day business trip to Florida turned into 3 ½ years living in a nursing home.
"I can talk now, (but) then I couldn't," she said. "It was all gibberish, it was all unrecognizable speech."
Bound to a wheelchair, it took years to re-learn what was once second nature to her.
Nine years later…
"It's a challenge. It's a challenge every day," Lundy said.
She still battles with bouts of mini strokes.
"But, it doesn't stop me, I still have a message, I still want to make a difference in the community," she said.
Lundy stresses that if you think you or someone else is having a stroke, call 9-1-1 because, "time is brain loss."
Lundy created Minority Women's Health Project and helped create Triangle Stroke to educate the community about the disease.
Using the word "FAST" helps to remember the warning signs of stroke.
F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
T = Time. If you observed any of these signals, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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National Stroke Association - www.stroke.org
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There's always something going on at the First Baptist Church of Asheville!
Keep checking back for updates on church events for members of all ages and interests, from music and the dramatic arts to community service and special worship services.
Upcoming Events
Called Business Meeting • Today • Following 11:00 a.m. Worship
This business meeting is for the purpose of voting on a recommendation from the Personnel Committee to call Casey Callahan as our new Minister with Students.
Wednesdays in the Chapel: Rooted and Grounded in Love: Time, Table, Word, and Song
Wednesdays through August 6 • Noon
Join us for a 30-minute experience of prayer, music, scripture and testimony. Lunch will follow in the Dining Room for a cost of $5. Eddie Morgan, speaker.
Called Business Meeting • Sunday, August 10 • Following 11:00 Worship Service
Summer Celebration • Wednesday, August 13 • 6:00 p.m.
Join us for dinner at 5:00 p.m. and our Summer Celebration at 6:00 p.m. Different ministries throughout our church will share about camps, trips, mission projects, and other exciting projects we've accomplished.
Church Picnic • August 17 • 2:00-7:00 p.m. • Windy Gap
Everyone is invited to join us for our annual church picnic at Windy Gap in Weaverville on August 17 from 2:00-7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for our church family to come together with fellowship, food, and recreation. We will also celebrate baptism in the lake. Windy Gap's facilities are perfect for every family member. Whether you want to shoot down water slides or rock quietly on the covered porch, the church picnic is lots of fun. First Baptist will be providing the meat again this year, just remember to bring a covered dish to share!


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PROSPECT, Ky. (WHAS11) – The newly appointed mayor of Prospect, Kentucky is stepping down after three months on the job.
71-year-old Ken Corey is retiring effective Monday, July 1.
He was appointed mayor by the Prospect City Council in April.
Corey has appointed City Administrator Ann Simms to fill in as mayor until a new mayor is chosen.