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Anyone else do "Price is Right" shopping lists?
- ZeTerroir Mar 11, 2009 02:53 PM
Am I strange in noting what I think the price will be next to my items on my recipe lists and seeing how close I am as I gather the items, and then the grand total? It adds a fun game-like dynamic to shopping.
Couples can each make their own and see who is closest.
Gawd, ZT, you make me laugh, since every Sunday morning paper-reading session must include a *quiz* by my Hub to me on what prices I think are in the circular ads. I try to be annoyed ( she says, preening <grin>) but it's sort of fun. And it really does assist in tracking grocery dollars.
I must admit, I'm lousy at it, as I'm a bit of a skinflint except when it comes to my co-op. My Hub wins the game almost every time.
I'm so glad someone else has fun shopping for food! In our house it's a weekly *date*.
More power to you!
Actually, yes I do! I'm such a dork. I've become so good at pricing things out on my weekly grocery list that I can usually come within a few dollars of my actual total. I came home beaming the other day because I actually guessed it dead on, my husband looked at me like I was an idiot.
I've been doing this forever, I think it's fun. I also like to compare food prices nationwide. There is a website that runs the weekly flyers from most major chains.
For being a Price is Right contestant..I know a thing or two about pricing and I do something similar but not with making a recipe list..
I do know when shopping and I am going through the check-out, I remember every price and know when I am getting hosed when the price is NOT right on the register!
I used to be pretty good at looking at my full cart and estimating the total, but that was when I worked for an inventory service (and hey, what's more fun than counting cans of Campbell's soup at 3 a.m.?) But I find now that I inevitably am surprised at checkout when my 3/4 full cart (no meat) is $100.
re: mordacity
Yes, I have done this for several years. It really does help me to stay in budget. In store, I also keep a running tally. I don't figure sales tax on nonfood items and don't keep up to the penny but I'll write down $1 if the item is less than a $1 and so on. As I add a new item, I scratch out the old figure and jot the new one. I usually come in a little higher than the total but again, I stay within budget and if I'm low, I know whether I can add in some extras, like good unadvertised bargains.
re: alliedawn_98
It not only helps keep you within budget, it also alerts to the oh-too-many mistakes in grocery store pricing. If you're playing "the game" you know what the pork loin or chicken thighs are advertised for. So often, they don't ring up at the advertised price. I guess it makes us more aware.
re: cayjohan
I can't tell you how many times I've caught mistakes when they ring up my purchases. I'm to the point now that I try to watch while they're doing it and if I get distracted by the kids or something, I stop and look at my receipt carefully before I ever walk out the door. It upsets me greatly when I get overcharged or the worst is when they scan an item twice and I only bought one.


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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials say Colvin Calvin Cemetery near Cannonsburg contains as many as 150 sets of remains, and many of the grave sites are unmarked and date from the early 1800s.
The age of the cemetery has made it difficult for officials to locate living relatives of those buried at Colvin Calvin, spurring transportation officials to approach the Boyd County Fiscal Court to sign off on the planned relocations.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Anamanaguchi – Endless Fantasy
Album Review
Anamanaguchi – "Endless Fantasy" (2013, dream.hax)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
So… Most of you are probably asking yourselves – What exactly is "chiptune" music?
Remember 8-bit soundtracks to games on the original NES and the Super Nintendo? Well, chiptune music integrates these vintage sounds with real, modern instrumentation to create a very amicable conglomeration. It's generally instrumental, though some bands have vocalists that accompany their chiptune music.
Anamanaguchi (ah•nuh•ma•nuh•goo•chee) are the current kings of chiptune. One of their older pieces, "Jetpack Blues, Sunset Hues," has been used as the intro music for the well-known Nerdist podcast for a couple of years now. The band also just launched and successfully funded a $50,000 Kickstarter project in order to spread the word about their latest record, Endless Fantasy.
Endless Fantasy has 22 (yes, twenty-two) brilliant little chiptune compositions. The energetic vibes that the quartet exude begin immediately with the introductory title track, and do not stop or even begin to slow down until the record is long over. Early album track "John Hughes" is an easy jumping-off point – Its nonstop melody runs are not only instantly catchier than you would ever believe, but are strengthened in full force by the metal-level charge of the drums. If you're not moving in time in less than a minute, than you might want to check your pulse to see if you're still breathing.
The following track is the dancentric and light-heartedly seductive "Prom Night." Vocalist Bianca Raquel lends her fitting talent to the track, dueting in an unorthodox-yet-suiting fashion with the 8-bit cartridge sounds. It's something that fans of the Drive soundtrack would really get a kick out of – In a less dark sort of way, obviously.
Other great pieces like the atmospheric first single "Meow," the overcast anthem "In the Basement," and the whimsical frenzy "Space Wax America" will set your melodic sweet tooth on fire like nothing that you've ever heard. And electronic music is not usually in my wheelhouse, either.
If you dig fun, way uptempo instrumental music that appeals to the 80's/90's child in you, Endless Fantasy is the key to your Delorean. The digital and CD versions are already available, and the vinyl version releases later in the month. Definitely an album and genre worth checking out!
ALBUM REVIEW: Vampire Weekend – Modern Vampires of the City
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Vampire Weekend – "Modern Vampires of the City" (2013, XL)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
(Available now on iTunes/Amazon)
A third album can really define a band's past, present, and future. U2's War. The Smith's The Queen is Dead. Radiohead's OK Computer. The third album really can make a case for a band, revealing if they are truly "in it" for the long run.
On Vampire Weekend's third album, the band fully and finally realizes and defines themselves. While the quirky, afro-pop nature of their sound is still largely present, a newfound seriousness abounds. In stark contrast to previous and frivolous frolics like "Oxford Comma" and "One (Blake's Got a New Face)," Ezra Koenig and his companions build much darker soundscapes and overall tones. Lyrically, Koenig reveals his religious distaste in "Unbelievers" and "Ya Hey," shocking the system of fans who are used to hearing him sing about more obscure matters, like mansard roofs and diplomat's sons. This maturity is actually quite natural and fitting, and showcases Koenig's versatility and eagerness to grow.
Musically, the band experiments readily. Even from the first sounds of the opening track ("Obvious Bicycle"), the listener is showered with striking and intriguing sounds that perfectly texture the memorable melodies and fitting lyrics. "Everlasting Arms," one of the many highlights of the album, displays this same experimental mindset by filtering the vocals through expansive reverb, creating vivid sonic washes and a colorful sound palette.
In all, Modern Vampires of the City is a great victory for a still-young band, and one of the year's greatest accomplishments. If you didn't care for the band's work on Vampire Weekend and Contra, give this album a chance – You'll be more than pleasantly surprised.
ALBUM REVIEW: David Bowie – The Next Day
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David Bowie – "The Next Day" (2013, Columbia)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
"Where are we now? The moment you know, you know."
Many decades ago, a man who was not merely a man gave music some of its most odd and memorable pop moments. His career was a literal roller-coaster – He reinvented himself album to album, like a chameleon moving from tree to tree. He didn't just blend – He redefined his surroundings to fit his own work, and he did it routinely, like a beautiful bad habit.
After many lackluster attempts to regain his former glory, the man went into a sort of hiding. No one heard from him for several years, and he appeared to have disappeared altogether.
Just when hope of the man returning was all but gone, he came back. He didn't just name-drop his own name to make a profit or to hold his place in line. He reminded the world that he, David Bowie, was the very same man who crafted Hunky Dory, and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. He was the David Bowie who pioneered pop music and brought the worlds of music, art, fashion, and ideology into an avant-garde stew, with originality exuding from every nook and cranny.
He tears into his latest creation, The Next Day, with vigor and unparalleled fervor – The title track proclaiming zealously, "Here I am! Not quite dying! My body left to rot in a hollow tree / Its branches throwing shadows on the gallows for me." He then pushes forward, with a controlled confidence, little embers of fizzing jazz trumpets lighting the walkway behind him. "I will buy a feather hat / I will steal a cricket bat," he growls, grinning slyly. "Smash some windows, make a noise / We will run with Dirty Boys."
He recounts stories, new ones, like he used to in the golden era. He tells of an "icy heart" on Valentine's Day, he tells of "a love of violence, and a dread of sighs." He loudly condemns the violence and greed of shallow religions, and incites riots with his hatred for war. He howls, he hisses, his bark still has a bite.
He then takes a momentary break, a brief sabbatical. He reminisces about younger years and about the path he's taken to bring him to where he is today. "Who'd have ever thought of it? / Who'd have ever dreamed? / That a small town girl like you / Could be the boss of me," he muses with a knowing smile, an immediate groove hooking musically around his statements.
He then retreats back into his solitude; but this time, he invites us with him into his lonesome world. He takes us dancing in space. "You've got stars upon your head / You've got my name and number / You've got to take the floor," he says. Further into the depths of his world we go — "I'll bet you'll feel so lonely, you could die," he diagnoses keenly.
And then, at the absolute core of his universe, he openly and abruptly breaks the fourth wall. He's shown you his world, he's given you the tour of his home — and then he passes the key to you. His self-doubt, his insecurities, they are now fully present and utterly public. With a tear escaping down his cheek, he confesses — "And I tell myself, 'I don't know who I am' … And I tell myself, 'I don't know who I am.'" He continues. "My father ran the prison / My father ran the prison / I can only love you by hating him more / That's not the truth, it's too big a word." His innermost grief and sorrow pouring out now, streaming through — "But I am a seer / I am a liar / I am a seer / but I am a liar." He says it twice more. "My father ran the prison. My father ran the prison."
And then, this perfectly long voyage comes to a close. The man who reappeared so suddenly disappears just as quickly. But he leaves behind a modern treasure, a piece of dark art that speaks on many levels and reestablishes his valuable name. Today, tomorrow, and The Next Day – David Bowie will be this man. As long as there's fire, as long as there's rain. As long as there's you, as long as there's me.
Long live David Bowie!
ALBUM REVIEW: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – II
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra – "II" (2013, Jagjaguwar)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
There are albums that can be and should be played at maximum volume on loud speakers for full appreciation. Other albums are the quiet-but-lush type, and need a great set of headphones for complete understanding. And then there are albums that are just great no matter how you listen to them.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra's highly-anticipated second album (II), is somehow both a "car stereo" album and a "headphones" album at the same time. The album starts off quite quietly, like an entry from a hippie's diary ("From the Sun") – Hushed harmonies melt naturally over gentle acoustic guitar picking, and little bass bubbles and drum gusts float by as the song progresses. This, of course, is the subdued side.
And then there are tracks like "No Need for a Leader." The metallic electric guitar scratches steadily build a violet and red undercurrent, and the punky drums and serious bass bleed black and blue. And then, about 4 and a half minutes in, the band shifts comfortably into a brief jam session, chugging ferociously like a psychedelic Clash.
The band's appetite for blending savory blues chords and 60's rock rhythmic structures is the main key to their success on II. Influences as far-reaching as George Harrison, Pink Floyd, and even Jimi Hendrix marinate the already flavorful, lo-fi sound-scape with fitting synths or fuzzy electric guitar tones.
If "magical" wasn't an already-overused (and often humorously-applied) adjective, I'd be tempted to deem II as such. Whatever word fits best, it is dreamy, layered, and absolutely entrancing. This is without a doubt one of the year's best albums thus far. Try "Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)" and "Faded in the Morning," and let the rest follow from there.
ALBUM REVIEW: True Hallucinations — Ex Cops
Album Review
Ex Cops – "True Hallucinations" (2013, Other Music)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
Debut albums are tricky. Too much emphasis on a particular "sound" can leave a young band's first album hollow and pretentious, and not enough emphasis can lead to the band being instantly discarded for lack of originality.
The members of Ex Cops seem to know this, and have somehow found a perfect balance between a unique sound and quality songwriting for their debut, True Hallucinations.
While the band's overarching influences range from My Bloody Valentine to the Smiths, the variety they offer track to track is surprising and impressive. Early-album, late-night sprawler "Ken" kicks off like a Pains of Being Pure at Heart anthem on steroids — buzzing and bubbling, building and bursting — Though, it is then immediately followed by a pillowy romp through Loveless territory ("James") — effortlessly moving into a blissful 3rd gear, and seamlessly finding traction in an up-tempo trot that will arrest your heartbeat and refuse to let go for its 3 minute entirety.
But the fun doesn't stop there. Mid-album home runs like the dream-inducing "Separator" and the jangly, blues-infused "Spring Break (Birthday Song)" further solidify the band's knack for colorful melodies and mesmerizing textures with elegant ease. Best of all are late-album secret weapons "The Millionaire" and "Billy Pressly." The harmonies melt over the arrangements like powdered sugar into light cream in the former, and the percussion rattles like a truck motor on a sweltering summer day in the latter. Together, this pair of stellar compositions officially authenticates Ex Cops's well-built initial collection of songs.
Admittedly, the album does hit a few dull notes toward the very end of its run; but overall, True Hallucinations is a very promising first album from a very talented new band. May the perfect balance find you once again in many years and albums to come.
ALBUM REVIEW: …Little Broken Hearts — Norah Jones
Album Review
Norah Jones – "…Little Broken Hearts" (2012, Blue Note)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
28 total awards, 4 platinum albums, universal critical acclaim — If you are still unfamiliar with the work of Norah Jones, the bandwagon still has plenty of room.
…Little Broken Hearts, Jones's fifth studio release, is a more confident, refined version of The Fall-era Norah Jones sound. While jazz still has a nice foothold near the core of Jones's influences, …Little Broken Hearts ventures boldly into colourful and continually creative domains that even The Fall didn't quite reach.
Producer Brian Burton (more commonly known as Danger Mouse, as well as 50% of both Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells) is a masterful guide in the overseer's seat for ...Little Broken Hearts. Not only does he perfectly balance vintage sounds with modern arrangements (which creates a fully textured, yet still timeless sonic atmosphere), but his co-composing contributions are invaluable and turn Jones's already strong pieces into fully-blossemed roses of the beautiful and blemished sides of a romantic relationship.
While each of the twelve incredible tunes deserves a large paragraph of detailed, commendatory attention, the best of the best tracks include the groovy, defiant "Say Goodbye;" the melodically-lush and instrumentally-mellifluous "After the Fall," the aching, poignant "Travelin' On;" and the mid-tempo, mellow, road anthem "On the Road." Each boasts classy and classic lyrics, satiable melodies, and arrangements that cannot be denied on any level.
The crowning jewel (amongst the many prime gems) of the record, though, is the sinister "Miriam." Jones's passionate loathing for her ex-boyfriend's mistress is furious and focused, and her convincing narration exacts a perfect revenge on a personal, yet understandable level. Simple-but-effective lyrical phrases (backed by slightly-flat piano, eerie percussion, and appropriately creepy vocal harmony) such as "Miriam / When you were having fun / In my big, pretty house / Did you think twice?" and "Miriam / That's such a pretty name / I'm gonna say it when / I make you cry" are complimented perfectly and poetically by a twisted resolve at the song's end. It's easily Jones's most ambitious and rewarding composition to date, and arguably one of the best tracks of the decade to boot.
Jones and Burton, along with the other stellar studio musicians who contributed to the record, have crafted something really special here. The album is available on 180-gram, white vinyl, and sounds beyond excellent in this audiophile-approved format — This is a record you must own, and production appreciation (by way of vinyl or lossless audio) is strongly advised, in this scenario. Norah Jones — The modern, female champion of the "Vocal" genre — will certainly be remembered for an outstanding album such as this.
ALBUM REVIEW: Out of the Game — Rufus Wainwright
Album Review
Rufus Wainright – "Out of the Game" (2012, Decca)
Reviewer: Matt Sanderlin
"Out of the Game." I see self-referencialism isn't dead these days…
Rufus Wainwright, flamboyant son of legendary musicians Loudon Wainwright III and the late Kate McGarrigle, really has been a bit out of the game lately. Before 2010's All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu, Wainwright's last studio album was the unfocused Release the Stars in 2007, which garnered an average critical response (a resting 72/100 on Metacritic) and even less enthusiastic fan feedback. And while Songs for Lulu was quietly beautiful, it was a stark departure from the radiant baroque pop Wainwright has become known for.
2012's Out of the Game sees a nearly-fully revived Wainwright returning to the studio with vibrant energy and unhindered creativity, by way of Poses-era orchestral sounds and trademark baroque-pop melodies. The title track single even recalls Wainright's folk-pop influences from his early, self-titled days, with its chilled tempo and squawking guitar counterpart.
Bigger and better still are the orchestrally-escorted pieces that arrive early in the tracklist, including the Elton John-influenced "Jericho" and the lavish "Welcome to the Ball." Where strings and trumpets (respectively) are absent, a newly-discovered love for synth sounds is largely present — Take for example, the Queen-esque "Bitter Tears." The sunny synth initially launches the track, building a complex mid-ground layer, perfectly designed for Wainwright's instantly-memorable melodies to arrive shortly thereafter. Later in the track — As the vocal harmony swirls begin to expand in size and volume, so does the synth rise in dynamic and drive, giving the arrangement strong texture and forceful melodic charge.
"Perfect Man," another synth-driven masterpiece, is a characteristic display of Wainwright's skillful melodic strengths — And while the synth is less prevalent on this track, this lessened emphasis allows more room for Wainwright's scaling melodies to shine. Within the first 30 seconds, Wainwright's unforgettable melodies will have the right side of your brain doing summersaults in pure, joyous ecstasy.
Not all of the tunes are as successful as the aforementioned highlights. "Barbara," while groovy and still gratifying, is slightly weakened by substantial segments of melodic drone and a somewhat lengthy duration ("Respectable Dive" suffers from similar ailments, with the addition of a sleepy tempo). "Song of You" is somewhat lacking as well; stellar lyrics, but a fairly stale melody and a stifling tempo to counter.
Still, Wainwright's work on Out of the Game is undeniably admirable. Enough of the tunes here shine in their creative skin that the album is worth owning in entirety (as opposed to a partial selection), and these successes should also restore any faith lost in the high-caliber songwriting of one Rufus Wainwright.


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POSITION A. The British Conservative Party is revived. It is lean, mean and led from the front by a new man. The UK Independence Party with its 16 per cent poll share is a blip. Europe is not a swing issue with the electorate. The UKIP's maverick voters will return to the Tory fold come a proper election. Tony Blair is on the run. The Opposition needs only to keep its head. The UKIP is a passing gadfly.
POSITION B. The UKIP has moved the earth. Half the electorate wants out of the European Union and Michael Howard has missed the bus. He has allowed the UKIP to escape the Tory coalition and win established party status. Local Tories are fiercely anti-EU, held in check only by a faltering loyalty to their London leadership. The UKIP could lose half its present strength and still wreck the Tories' uphill struggle to election victory. Mr Howard must make peace with them or face humiliation and defeat.
So writes Simon Jenkins in this morning's Times. Guess which position he takes? And guess which position Mr Howard and his dismal crew of "excused thinking" MPs take?
To assess the mood of the British people, just read the first line of the first letter in Times. It doesn't matter who the author is… she (as it happens) writes for all of us: "The arrogance of our professional politicians beggars belief".
So what will be the outcome? Well, in the traditional paradigm, we have Position A: Howard "holds the line", the government self-destructs and the voters move obediently over to sweep the Conservatives into power. Only it ain't going to happen.
New Labour is indeed going to shed voters but they are not going to the Tories – at least, not enough of them. Some will stay at home, some will vote Lib-Dem, some will vote UKIP. Some, if there still was one, would vote for the Monster Raving Loony Party – anything but Tory. The probable effect is that Blair squeaks back into power by default.
By then of course, Blair will have signed up to the constitution and we will be confronting the referendum campaign. The full weight of the establishment – with squillions of taxpayers' money – will move into "scare mode", raising the spectre of doom and destruction if we vote "no", this of course meaning that we will have to leave the EU.
An impoverished Tory Party, with its morale shot to hell, will squeak from the sidelines but the centre stage will be occupied by UKIP, proclaiming loudly that indeed a "no" vote will mean withdrawal, thus ably doing Blair's work for him – and the BBC will gleefully give it as much publicity as it wants.
Scared witless by the prospect of doom, enough of the British public will hold their noses and vote for the least-worst option. They will cast their "yes" votes, giving Blair the victory he so desperately needs. The game will be over.
The crazy thing is that even "above the line" figures like Jenkins can see it. Everybody else can see it. But Howard can't – he and his crew are so far up their own backsides all they can see is teeth. Theirs is the victory to come; "hold the line" chaps and everything will come right. As for those funny little people jumping up and down in the background – er… the electorate – well, nobody is interested in hearing your views, old boy. We know what we're doing.
So, when they've done playing with their "position A", the public will be expected to do their duty – to bend over and adopt "position C". However, there is also "position D". They really don't want to know about that one… but it's coming mate, and they ain't going to like it.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A new survey shows Florida's consumer confidence went up slightly after the leaking oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was sealed.
The University of Florida's Survey Research Center reported Tuesday that the state's consumer confidence index went up two points to 68 in September.
That's its highest level since April's 78 reading.
The center's director, Chris McCarty, said the increase doesn't mean Florida's again in a state of optimism.
He said overall confidence is still four points lower than at this time last year, but it's beginning to recover to pre-spill levels.


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30 member is one for which failure will directly affect the ele- ficient of variation of 0.4 and target reliability values of 2.0, ment carried by it (i.e., the column) with limited or no ability 2.5, and 3.0 presented in Figure 14, suggest very little sensi- of other foundations supporting the same element to mitigate tivity of the resistance factors to the DL to LL ratio. A simi- the effect of the failure of the member. Referring to Figure 13, lar trend was observed using DL to LL ratio of 10. The large one can intuitively see that, as three points define a plane, a dead-to-live-load ratios represent conditions of bridge con- failure of any deep foundation element in such a configura- struction, typically associated with very long bridge spans. tion cannot be mitigated by the others. Though details of the The relatively small influence of the dead-to-live-load ratio foundation scheme are important--see, e.g., Foundation on the calculated resistance factors suggests that (1) the use Design Standards in the World (Japanese Geotechnical Soci- of a DL to LL ratio of 2 or 2.5 as a typical value is reason- ety, 1998)--one can distinguish between a 5-member scheme able, and (2) the obtained factors are, by and large, applica- (clearly redundant) and a 3- or fewer member scheme (non- ble for long span bridges. redundant) for the purpose of establishing a target reliability. The evaluation of the resistance factors in the present study was originally carried out by using reliability indices 2.8.2 Parameter Study--The Limited Meaning of 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 associated with pf = 2.28%, 0.62%, and of the Resistance Factor Value 0.14%, respectively. This approach provided a reasonable The use of FORM requires an iterative process and hence range of values to investigate before the final target reliabil- a parametric study more easily obtained by using the FOSM ity values were set. relationships, assuming the results of both are within a close range (to be demonstrated in section 3.2.2). Figure 15 pre- 18.104.22.168 Recommended Concept and Targets sents such relations using Equation 10, the chosen load dis- tribution parameters (Equations 25 and 26), DL to LL ratio of Based on the review of the state of the art, the survey of 2.5 and a target reliability = 2.33 (see section 22.214.171.124). The common practice, and the evaluation of the above values, the obtained relationship shows that a perfect prediction ( = 1, following reliability indices and probability of failure were COV = 0) would result with a resistance factor of ( = 0.80. developed and are recommended in conjunction with meth- With a prediction method for which the bias is one but the ods for capacity evaluation of single piles (see Figure 13): distribution is greater (COV > 0), the resistance factor would sharply decrease so that for COV = 0.4 the resistance factor 1. For redundant piles, defined as 5 or more piles per pile would reduce to = 0.44. The influence of the bias of the cap, the recommended probability of failure is pf = 1%, method (, or mean ratio of measured over predicted) on the corresponding to a target reliability index of = 2.33. resistance factor is equally important. As seen in the figure, 2. For nonredundant piles, defined as 4 or fewer piles per an under predictive method ( > 1) has a "built in" safety and pile cap, the recommended probability of failure is pf = hence a higher resistance factor is used in order to achieve 0.1%, corresponding to a reliability index of = 3.00. the same target reliability as would be obtained by using a method which predicts, on average, more accurately ( 1). For example, for methods having the same distribution 2.8 INVESTIGATION OF (COV = 0.4), an underpredictive method with a bias of = THE RESISTANCE FACTORS 1.5 would result in a resistance factor = 0.67, whereas a 2.8.1 Initial Resistance Factors Calculations method with a bias = 1.0 would result in = 0.44. Although The factors were evaluated using FORM (First Order Reli- 0.8 ability Method) with dead load (DL) to live load (LL) ratios ranging from 1 to 4. The results for a bias of one and a coef- General Case Bias = 1 COV = 0.4 Resistance Factor, 0.6 = 2.33 = 2.0 = 3.00 Pf = 0.1% Pf = 1.0% Pf= 2.28% = 2.5 0.4 pf= 0.62% = 3.0 Pf= 0.14% Logically Redundant Non-Redundant Non - Redundant 0 1 2 3 4 5 DL/LL - Dead to Live Load Ratio Figure 13. Redundant vs. non-redundant pile support and the current research recommendations of target Figure 14. Calculated resistance factors for a general reliability. case showing the influence of the dead-to-live-load ratio.


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Saddest thing at the boat showJournalists line up to interview Jessica at the Sydney Boat Show BW Studios The saddest sight at the Sydney International Boat Show this week was a sixteen-year-old girl beside a lolly-pink boat being mobbed by reporters, valiantly trying to cope with the kind of media pressure that has driven many a movie star to drugs and worse.
What had she done to deserve these trappings of fame? Nothing.
Nothing yet, because she's sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson, who has the IDEA of sailing around the world, alone, non-stop and unassisted.
Those who surround her maybe have indulged in the media hype for a good reason – after all, the parents of Zac Sunderland (who has just become the youngest alone - not non-stop or unassisted) are reportedly in deep debt after supporting Zac's trip, and are now trying to recoup with the sale of a DVD.
Jessica showing the pressure between interviews BW Studios But my sympathy is for a slim lass who is setting off in a lolly-pink boat in September (which seems a bit early anyway if she is to go round the Horn), and should maybe be thinking more about shroud strength, iceberg avoidance and engine maintenance than about what to answer a pod of circling reporters.
As for the rest of the boat show, for a difficult year it was a smashing success. The sun shone, the crowds over the weekend and even on Monday were plentiful and enthusiastic, and the tempo was upbeat.
The halls occupied a smaller space this year, but the pace was busy with interested sailors, and for the stars of the stage show, which included Pete Goss who has just sailed here on a faithfully built Cornish lugger replication of a boat some of his ancestors used, the reception was overwhelmingly warm.
Pete Goss Spirit of Mystery and the lolly-pink Jessica Watson Youngest Around BW Studios
Outside in the marina, Pete's boat, The Spirit of Mystery, gained more attention on a consistent basis than any other boat on show, and his neighbour, Jessica Watson's lolly pink boat, Youngest Around, was hardly less popular.
Sydney International Boat Show - a great show BW Studios
There's a great smorgasbord of other news again this week – the much vaunted Around Australia Yacht Race and Rally is well underway for 2011, with almost 50 slot reservations in the bag already.
This edition is also full of news about the newly formed Marine Rescue NSW and you'll want to read about the newest offerings from Martens and Seawind.
On a more practical level, as we don't use the Beaufort Scale in Australia, you might like the article on that method of measuring seastate (not wind), there's another in the Incident Series to test your ability to identify the lessons, and the newest trick on iPhone is a sailing simulator. Internet statistics can also be confusing if you're not 'in the business' and Sail-World's Rob Kothe here explains the difference between Hits and People (Sail-World had 32 million 'Hits' last month)
In International news, Tony Bullimore, now 70, is up to new tricks, sailors attempting the North West Passage this year are finding it choked with ice, and a trimaran has just crossed the Atlantic in three days, a new record for the books. Read about the newest sailor who is using his sailboat for 'oil-free' food deliveries, and the world's largest yacht, the Maltese Falcon, has been sold, but owner Tom Perkins has kept a small memento.
It's all good fun – so much information you'll never read it all - so scroll through the stories to see what interests you.
Read on, have a good week, and...
Smooth Sailing!Nancy Knudsen, Cruising Editor Rescued sailors on a slow boat to China Nancy Knudsen, Two Australian sailors who set off to sail in a rally from Darwin to Ambon in Indonesia never dreamed that they would end up sailing to China. While they were returning home from participating in this year's 'Sail Indonesia' yacht rally they sounded the alarm when they found the integrity of their catamaran had failed and the two hulls were in danger of coming asunder.... [more]Onsend this storyFlag Etiquette Afloat at the CYCA Parade of Sail Andrea Treleaven, Everyone was watching their flag etiquette last Sunday when the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia held their 16th 'Parade of Sail' on Sydney Harbour. (See the end of this article for some guidelines). They were continuing their long history of tradition with the Blessing of the Fleet by the RAN Chaplain Barrie Yesberg and the use of flag etiquette during the Salute to the Commodore.... [more]Onsend this story2011-2012 Around Australia Ocean Rally planning well under way Ocean Events, Planning for a big fleet in the 2011-2012 Around Australia Ocean Race & Rally to visit 'outback Australia' is well underway.' reports Event Director Bob Williams.... [more]Onsend this storyAre Sailors Cheap? Tom Lochhaas, What a question! But I've been wondering about this since a powerboating friend joined me a on a sail recently and he sort of made an accusation to that effect.... [more]Onsend this storyIce choked North West Passage stops sailors Randy Boswell, Canwest News Service/Sail-World, While the 'Around the Americas' project sloop Ocean Watch waits for the ice to clear in Tuktoyuktuk on the north eastern coast of Canada, the news is not good for them, or the other yachts that are trying to transit the North West Passage this year - the ice is not clearing as expected.... [more]Onsend this storyBeaufort Scale - sea state, not wind speed Nancy Knudsen, '..so there we were in a Force 8..' 'A what?' '..a Force 8, and the winch jammed...' 'What's a Force 8 mate?' 'It's a bloody big wind - where do you come from?' 'Australia.' 'I see old chap - that explains it. Now can I get on with my story?'... [more]Onsend this storyTony Bullimore - trying for another record BW Media, You can't keep a good 70-year-old down. Tony Bullimore, 70 this year, the British sailor famous for having survived five days capsized in Antarctica and been finally saved by the Australian Navy, is about to try for another sailing record... [more]Onsend this storyTwo serious weekend emergencies show vital importance of lifejackets Ken McManus - Marine Rescue NSW, Two separate marine emergencies on the weekend involved men overboard in extremely cold water and highlighted the critical need to wear lifejackets at sea.... [more]Onsend this storyMaritime online alert service launched Marine Business News, The bar continues to rise, as innovative new online services are being provided to improve boating safety. One of the leaders in this area is NSW Australia. NSW Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi today launched a first in Maritime safety – an on-line alert system to help boat owners and rock fishermen prepare and plan a day out on or near the water.... [more]Onsend this storySold the Yacht, kept the Sub Sunday Times/Sail-World Cruising, Tom Perkins, American venture capitalist and owner of the world's biggest sailing yacht the Maltese Falcon, has sold the yacht, but kept the submarine that it carried on board... [more]Onsend this storyMelbourne's Sandringham Yacht Club new AUD$12.7 million premises Di Pearson, Conceived 10 years ago, the new world-class Melbourne facility, costing $12.75 million, is already causing a stir with its contemporary facade and interior. On completion, it will be the most modern yacht club in Australia.... [more]Onsend this storyOil-free food by sailboat - a tiny reality Mary Rothschild, Pacific Northwest/Sail-World, There are small signs the world over. Over in Europe there's a sailor who is delivering wine by sailing boat, down in the Gulf of Mexico another attempt to convey goods by sailing boat came to a sad end when the boat sank, but now in USA's Puget Sound there's a sailor who has a weekly food order - to be delivered by sailing boat and without using a drop of oil... [more]Onsend this storyInternet 101 - Hits are not people - understanding basic web stats Rob Kothe, While the internet is now 20 years old, confusion still abounds about the basic recording of visits to websites. When you are being told about the wonderful traffic a website receives, check to see if the claimant has been impressed by the hits, the page views or the unique visitors.... [more]Onsend this storyBuried treasure trove uncovered for trailer sailers Media Services, John Crawford Marine at Manly Road, Tingalpa, Brisbane, has created a valuable trailer sailer reference library for the boating public, based on information gathered by the dealership and customers over the past 45 years. It has released digitally reworked marketing brochures, boat tests, reviews and general information and uploaded it (www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au) for free public access.... [more]Onsend this storyIncident 5:-A bitter 'taste of sailing'- Can you identify the lessons? MAIB/Sail-World Cruising, Judgment is for God, but the best mistakes to learn by are other people's. This is especially so with sailing. In this anecdote, the fifth in the series, we present a real sailing situation which was investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), and some lessons deduced. Can you identify the lessons? (Find answers at the end of the story)... [more]Onsend this storyFive new safety patrol craft for NSW waterways Brad Schmitt, NSW Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi said today the purchase of five new patrol boats at a cost of almost $750,000 will provide NSW Maritime safety officers with an increased presence on the State's waterways.... [more]Onsend this storyMarten Masterpiece Azzura Marine, The wait is over. Marten Yachts has launched one of the world's most anticipated performance cruisers - the stunning Marten 67. This marks the beginning of a new era at the company. Based on the hugely successful hull and rig of the Marten 49, the 67 will undoubtedly prove itself on the race course and cruising on the ocean.... [more]Onsend this story907 nautical miles in 24 hours - a new record is set Blackwattle Studios, If you think you've had a good day when you cover 200 miles, it's hard to get your head around the numbers. French skipper Pascal Bidegorry and his Banque Populaire V trimaran on Saturday covered 880 nautical miles in 24 hours, to set a new record...then they set another and another... [more]Onsend this storyMarine Rescue NSW Acting Chief Executive appointed Marine Rescue NSW, The appointment of Inspector Glenn Finniss, Manager of Marine Search & Rescue for NSW Police, as acting Chief Executive of the newly formed Marine Rescue NSW, was announced by the Premier of NSW, Nathan Rees, at the Sydney International Boat Show.... [more]Onsend this storyView from the Marina: The girls' view of 'What's in a Name?' Barb Hansen, What's in a name? Actually, Juliet, a lot. If it's the name on a boat, you already know something about the man at the wheel. Some are funny. Some are sweet. And some -- Can we talk? -- are recovering from addictions or, worse, they are still chained to their self-medications.... [more]Onsend this storySailSim - worlds first dynamic sailing simulator for iPhone/iPod Touch Jim Holland, SailSim is a sail training application like no other. When used with the iPhone 3GS (with inbuilt fluxgate compass) it simulates how a dinghy operates in the real world. You physically turn the phone and see the sails, centreboard and speed very as they would in real life. You can set the wind direction, so the sim can be used outside with the iPhone reacting to the real wind!... [more]Onsend this storyDon't annoy the crocs... BW Media, If you intend to cruise the popular cruising ground of the coast of Costa Rica in Central America any time soon, don't rap on the side of the hull with a stick while in the Tempisque River - or if you do, make sure someone has a camera...... [more]Onsend this storyMariner Boating Holidays announce the release of the 2010 brochure Maggie Joyce, Pick up a copy of our new brochure at the Sydney International Boat Show from July 30. We are in HALL 1, stand 186. While there enter your details for a chance to win Jim Murrant's Boating Bible CD, or one of 5 sail training and reference CDs. One lucky winner will also receive the Joys of Sailing DVD.... [more]Onsend this storyNew law to demand payment for rescues in 'dangerous' countries. Nancy Knudsen, If a new French law gains currency around the world, all cruising sailors who visit countries which are on a list of countries 'considered to be dangerous' could be faced with a bill if they get into trouble... [more]Onsend this storyPorts Minister Tripodi - Progress Report TetraMedia update, NSW Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi is generally regarded as an effective Minister who is delivering for the boating community. Here is his speech from the 2009 Sydney International Boat Show this morning in full.... [more]Onsend this storySneak Preview of new 41ft Seawind 1250 Brent Vaughan, Today Seawind officially announce the new 41ft Seawind 1250 in development, with plans and images being released for the first time.... [more]Onsend this storyBritish woman rows the Indian Ocean in 124 days Sail-World Cruising, It's not quite sailing, but it's just as green, and those who seek excel always need recognition. Sarah Outen, a 24-year-old biologist from Britain has just become the first woman to row solo across the Indian Ocean.... [more]Onsend this storyNewport Rhode Island - Mecca for yachting Lisa Mylchreest, If there was one place in the world that could justifiably be called the Mecca of Yachting, it would have to be Newport Rhode Island. Whether you want to see the venue for so many America's Cups, or explore the history of yachting, watch the restoration of wooden boats or just melt into the sailing atmosphere of the trendy foreshore, there's something for everyone.... 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Q. I moved into a duplex three months ago and found mold in the basement. I told my landlord about it, and he used white vinegar and bleach on the walls. I asked him to have a company take care of it, but he came over and tried cleaning it himself. Do you think that will get rid of it?
A. You are right to be concerned. Mold can be one of the most destructive forces inside a home. Not only can it cause significant damage to walls, ceilings and floors, but it also can be dangerous to your health if you inhale mold spores, especially if you have a weakened immune system, asthma or allergies.
Top-rated contractors told our consumer-research team that either bleach or white vinegar – but not both at the same time – can eliminate surface mold, but it's not the recommended method. Other sources, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recommend scrubbing mold from a surface with water and detergent or a multipurpose cleaner. When finished, dry as thoroughly and quickly as possible.
Our team found that the size of the problem should determine whether you hire a professional or remove the mold yourself. Experts say that if mold covers more than 10 square feet, it's best to contact a remediation company. They will use several methods to eliminate the mold, including removing the materials and items in the affected area and applying a microbial agent. However, if someone has no prior experience cleaning even a small area of mold, it's wise to call an expert who can determine the cause and whether mold has spread to areas you may not be able to see.
Mold can grow in the crevices and empty spaces of porous materials, such as wood, ceiling tiles and carpet, making it hard or impossible to completely remove. Toxins remain in living and dead mold spores, which is why professional testing and remediation is recommended. In most cases, removing any affected porous material is the best line of defense against additional mold. If moldy materials are not removed completely, mold can spread throughout a home, especially in damp areas with high humidity.
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Opposition to New Kansas State Fair Date
Leaders in Hoisington and Barton County are concerned the proposal would overshadow Hoisington's 117-year-old Labor Day celebration.
Hoisington city council members plan to pass a resolution saying they oppose an idea pushed by Gov. Sam Brownback to start the state fair on Labor Day weekend. Barton County Commissioners signed a similar resolution Monday stating they strongly oppose the idea.
Brownback has said moving the start date of the State Fair would increase attendance.
Hoisington's celebration started in 1896 and is one of the state's largest Labor Day events.
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$29 for a Mexican dinner for two, valid Sunday–Thursday (up to a $63 total value)
$29 for a Mexican dinner for two, valid Friday–Saturday (up to a $63 total value)
- One appetizer (up to a $13 value)
- Two entrees (up to an $18 value each)
- Two margaritas or sangrias (up to a $7 value each)
The menu features appetizers such as shrimp nachos and guacamole prepared tableside, as well as entrees, including a chicken Cali burrito, skirt-steak fajitas, and tacos al pastor drizzled with a chili-pineapple sauce.
Cinco De Mayo
Blue and yellow walls alternate with stone accents and Mexican flags at Cinco De Mayo, calling to mind the fun and vibrant atmosphere of a celebration. The food—which includes slow-roasted tacos al pastor and guacamole made fresh tableside—fits right in, especially when paired with an ice-cold margarita made from real Mexican tequila. Guests can settle in for lunch or dinner to enjoy Mexican favorites such as quesadillas, fajitas, and burritos, along with more innovative creations such as camarones amarrados—cheese-stuffed jumbo shrimp wrapped in a crispy piece of bacon.
The food- very good standard Mexican fare and not too spicy with lots of yummy melted cheese on top As a lover of fresh cilantro I was in heaven.jenny l, TripAdvisor, 2/17/13
The entrees were above average and quite good. The portions were not overly huge, but just right. Everything tasted fresh and came out nice and hot.Paarin M., Yelp, 12/9/2012
Tips from Groupon Customers
"Good drinks and excellent food Served by a very attentive staff"
"Good food - large portions - reasonable prices - very nice staff"
"Great place, great food"
Valley Cottage
44 Rt 303
Valley Cottage, New York 10989
845-535-3321Get Directions