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The service in the hotel was very poor, no air conditioner, very disappointed overall in the Hotel quality. Definitely not a 4 star Hotel
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Great Time
Just came back from a week at Beaches. We had a superb time. We found the grounds very clean & well kept, as well as the rooms. Staff was amazing, friendly, very sociable & eager to please. The pool was nice, however I think we went during their short high season, found it to be rather crowded. Can't say enough about the beach..absolutely gorgeous, amazingly clean. Must try the paddle boats and definately the Banana boat.We went on the Jeep safari..for all those who enjoy a wickedly fun time..highly reccomend it. As well as the Jungle safari. We took the Havana night tour..not bad. If you do go to Havana, don't miss the canon shot at 9pm..definately well worth the stay late for that.
Getting around was very easy, there was the little train bus thingy which was 1$ per person it's slow but it goes to most the hotels. Also there was the double decker bus which was $2 and that gave you a transfer that was valid all day, so one could get on & off as many times as one pleases..that ran every half hour. Varadero was nice, not much to see, flea market small, but I noticed that one finds the same things everywhere you go pretty much. Don't buy the souvenirs from the stand at the hotel, at the flea market is ALWAYS cheaper. Was told Varadero at night was lively, but since we had to take a taxi , no buses ran that late, we opted against it. All in all, I'd say Cuba in general, and Beaches was very pleasant. Got a chance to talk to several other tourists from different resorts, most complained about the food, we had absolutely no issues with it. Best tasting butter & eggs ever.
We tried the a la carte.. Did not enjoy the Amazon, The seafood restaurant was very nice: atmosphere & food was good, and we didnt try the Italian place, we ended up eating at the buffet that night , we found the food better. Keep an eye out for one of the waitresses at the buffet, I think her name is Vaimy..she can carry 20 glasses in one hand !! GO , relax ENJOY & say hi to Johnny walker :)One last thing, can't go to Cuba without trying a Mojito!! p.s.The pina coladas at the main bar are much better than anywhere else!!
Beach Life
Our small party of 3 adults arrived at Beaches in Varadero after a 4 night stay in Havanna. Our check in was quick and efficient and we were given an upgrade to a room on the 4th floor to place us away from any noise from the construction site next door, which is a new hotel complex currently being built (July 2003). Don't let this put you off because the loudest thing we heard from the site was the music being played on radios! The hotel itself is prety smart with a worderfull pool and beautifull gardens. The moat that runs through the gardens has sharks ,large fish and turtles swimming around in it and watching these being fed in the mornings was a real photo opertunity. (some of the sharks must be well over six feet long!) The beach itself is only a few hundred yards from the hotel and is absolutly stunning and kept spotless. I can honestly say that I have never been on a beach that is this good without it being pretty crowded but at Beaches there was plenty of spots to lay your towel on a sunbed under a palm parasol (all provided by the hotel) and enjoy the long white sandy beach and gently breaking warm clean sea. The rooms in the hotel are all the same size and basic shape with a small terraced balcony and air conditioning. The only difference in price is really on what floor you are on (the higher the floor the slightly more expensive it is) because of the better view from the higher floors. The rooms are spacious and also have a small fridge and TV with up to 35 cable stations of about 12 which are in English including movies. We found Beaches to be an above average beach hotel resort with great staff and facilities and athough your not meant to, a dollar tip here and there is greatly apreciated by those you feel may deserve it. As with every hotel however there are allways at least one or two downsides, and here they are. Food. I know this has been said time and time again but it's something that does have to be drummed into people wanting to visit Cuba and who enjoy great food being a part of there holiday. Don't go to Cuba! Only 90m north you'd be better off in Florida with some of the best steak and fish resturants in the world. If you can live with food (even at Beaches 'speciality' resturants) that is at best average then you'll have a great time. There's definatly no shortage of food, however don't expect a big mac when you order a burger or real Italian cusine when you dine in the italian resturant or any of the others at Beaches (or for that matter most places in Cuba) The food all over is as I said average. You won't starve but you may not crave your main meal of the day when it comes round either. The only other gripe (all be it a small one) I would have about one of the hotels facilitys was the Scuba diving centre. Although I have dived on holiday before under supervision there is really no option for beginers to try this interesting sport at the resort which is a shame as Cuba has some of the best diving in the world. If you want to try it you'll have to pass quite a stingent test and be a strong swimmer although the attitude of the diving instructors came across as being not really interested unless you were a professional diver. I realise that this can be a dangerous sport and that precautions have to be taken but the attitude of the instuctors (all black shades and bandanas) was quite arrogant and as I said the facility for people wanting a 'try dive' is a great omission. All in all though If your wanting to go to Cuba and experience something special (apart from the food ;o) I would definetly recomend Beaches Hotel.
Great resort!
My friend and I were at Beaches Varadero during March Break 2003. Like many others, we checked the internet for reviews but were disappointed that there was not a lot of info. about Beaches. It was a funtrip during our March Break(we are both teachers) so we were looking for relaxation and entertainment. Our first impression was not a good one as the whole check-in procedure was quite disorganized. I agree with a previous writer that the front desk staff is extremely rude and not at all helpful. It took us five days to get the light outside our room fixed. That being said, once we checked in, it proved to be a wonderful week. The food was average but I always found something liked. The filet mignon and lobster at the seafood restaurant was amazing! The open air snack bar freaked me out a little because of all the birds but I got used to it! The beach was beautiful but we preferred the pool because the activities every day were a lot of fun. We got to know a lot of the staff and it was fun to hang out and talk with them. They were more than willing to talk about Cuba's history and culture and were very interested to learn more about Canada. We didn't tip daily but tipped one or two at the end of the week and left personal items that aren't readily available in Cuba(conditioner, gel, hairspray, coated hair elastics)to the animation staff that we got to know. The disco was o.k-there weren't a lot of people there every night so we usually ended our nights early. The evening entertainment was good when it was put on by the resort animation team. The groups that were brought in were nice the first time, but boring every other time because it seemed to always be the same thing(dancers/singers/fashion show). Some musts- the feeding of the sharks each morning the open air resort in Varadero the artist in resident-beautiful, colourful, Cuban art drinking out of a coconut or a pineapple riding in a Cuban taxi All in all, it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely return. In fact, my friend keeps in touch with some of the animation staff via e-mail.
Loved it!
My family and I went to Beaches in July 2002. We had an AMAZING time!!! I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel. We've been on quite a few vacations, and we REALLY loved Beaches. The beach was SOO amazing and really clear. You can't get any better! The pool was SOO nice too. The food was like every place in Cuba -- Ok. You can't expect really high quality food like we get in Canada. People from other resorts would comment on how AMAZING Beaches food was -- so I guess it was one of the better resorts. I would definitly recommend the Italian restaurant. The rooms were SOO beautiful and very spacious. The grouds were very nice too. My only complaint -- the vacation ending too soon!
Beautiful resort but not for the party type!
My friend and I (she 24 and I 26) stayed at Beaches from April 12-19, 2003. ROOMS: very clean and bright, very comfy beds and pillows (a major plus with me). I liked the sunken in livingroom, added a bit more space to the rooms. 2 complaints, didn't always get new towels, only 1 bottle of water for the room each day. FOOD: Amazing. I gain 5lbs so I must have liked it! Always had a few staple items like chicken, some type of beef, potatos, pasta, breads. Desserts were amazing too. SERVICE: The staff was mostly in their 20s and some older people too. They were very nice and would come to meet us at the Disco every night after the shows. We spent many days at the poolbar with the bartenders just talking and getting to know them.One thing...if you're single and looking to party it up...this is not the resort. Everyone was couples (older couples at that) who weren't into partying. At the disco, they played alot of American and Cuban music. Not very many people, only the young at heart and us were there every night. To sum it up, Beaches is a beautiful resort for relaxation and soaking up the sun. Not a go go go type of place.
Just as good 2nd time around
we visited beaches from april 12-19th, we were also there at the same time last year/ we love the resort. since we were a returning customer we were invited to a special dinner with the manager and other hotel employees, we had a group photo taken and we all received a copy, we got a t-shirt and a lovely steak dinner. the hotel employees, from gardener, maid, pr, desk clerks, bartenders, animation, were fun and friendly. more often than not, they want to sit and talk to you about canada and ask questions. the female employees love cosmopolitan magazines and i always bring lots of back issues. the hotel is clean and well maintained, daily there were painters freshening things up. they certainly could use newer pool tables but with the amount of people using them, they will suffice. the entertainment at night is a perfect way to end the night, we love the beaches anthem and the audience participaction with it. we also enjoyed the morning feedings, watching the sharks and sea turtles being fed was amazing. we love the open markets in downtown varadero and enjoy walking the strip and visiting Josone park. all in all, Beaches is a friendly, fun vacation and we may return next april as well.
Sandals Varadero is Awesome!!
Spent March 4-11 at Sandals and it is fantastic! Couples only, which was nice, no screaming kids!! Great food, Great Service, a true 5 star resort! It is brand new (opened in Oct of '02) and is incredible. Went to Paradisus Varadero last year, also a 5 star, and Sandals is a notch above. Better food, Better Service, and the pool, beach, and resort are amazing. Can't say enuf, Well worth the extra $$$ for a quiet, romantic getaway!!
Not a problem
We stayed at Beaches for a week and had a great time. Our main activity was laying on the beach for the week, and the weather was great - apparently not the weather they experienced a couple weeks before. The staff at the hotel were very friendly (a dollar or two tip now and then helps) and the rooms and grounds were very clean. Good shows at night, and the food was good, different than here, but there was always alot to choose from. The al a carte restaurants were excellent (make sure you book your reservations as soon as you check in). There was no shortage of food or any drink you might want. The water sports were fun, all in all a great trip - we would recommend this hotel to anyone. Trip to Havana was good, although make sure you are booking a tour that takes you to the places you want to go! Please email with any questions.
Beaches was fine
My wife and I visited Beaches Varadero in January of 2003. Overall it was fine, with several good and fortunately only a few bad points. In terms of the rating, we have travelled in the Caribbean staying at all-inclusives twice before, and may be more picky than others.
- the hotel lobby, pools, and the grounds were all well kept and in good repair.
- the room was clean and nice and looked like the brochure.
- most of the staff was friendly and attentive
- the food was very good, although it may be a bit bland for some. The buffet restaurant had about six different entrees each meal ie: pork, fish, lasagna, beef, etc, plus side dishes, so there was lots of choice.
- the disco was fun
- all inclusive booze was great
- the whole hotel ran out of hot water on the fourth day. When you're listing as a four star resort, this should not be.
- the front desk staff was surprisingly rude
- most of the staff was not at all fluent in English, they did much better in French.
- the restaurants that required reservations all filled up quickly so some that were unfamiliar with the way all-inclusive resorts work may have been left out.
- for Canadians who are used to travelling as a party, at customs/immigration in Cuba, they handle each individual separately, not as a group, so keep your papers with each person!
- we took the day trip to Havana and it was worth it.
- the hotel store was expensive for Rum and cigars
- the beach was mostly closed when we were there because of the weather, so we did not experience the water sports. You may want to watch the time of your bookings, to make the most of your holiday.
Perspective on Beaches Veradero
Before leaving for Beaches Veradero, Cuba, last week, I scanned reviews on the internet and was depressed to read most of the reviews. Negative comments on food ("often cold", "unimaginative", "repetative")had me dreading our trip, however, while not the culinary hot spot of the Carribean, Beaches was passable. I think the "cold" description of the food was in large part due to people neglecting to close the domes over the food once they had either takena look and moved on, or taken food and walked away. Many times, I saw domes left up and thatcertainly isn't going to keep the food consistentlyhot. So, yes, some of the food was warm to cool,but a lot of it was just fine. And, given that travelagents will tell you Cuba is not known for its cuisine,it was o.k. If you have very high standards invariety, presentation etc. of food, then this may notbe for you. But, if you're chiefly going for the sun,beach, laying by the pool, and you can survive onaverage food, then I don't think you'll be disappointed. I hope I've helped some people whomay have been depressed after reading other negative reviews as I was...it's not that bad!!!!!My husband and I, and our two sons (25 & 23) hada great holiday.
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We arrived back at our apartment in Habana in the middle of a lightening / thunder storm and could not see the road for the last 30 minutes. We arrived at our place but left the luggage in the trunk of the car as the rain was so heavy. We called our slow elevator to our flat but the light was now out and the journey to the 15th floor was in total ...
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... by the way, are delicious, especially in chip form. They're far superior to potato chips or regular bananas!
The banana trees were neat - we learned that banana trees only ever give one crop in their life! I didn't realize that you had to plant new banana trees every year. I thought the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville just tended theirs - now it seems that they must import a new one every year. Scandalous!
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And did me every mention the licence plate number of our KIA was 009649: Paul will be 64 this year and Gine 49 – so we always remembered the number.
Souvenir hunting
You can't go home without bringing a memory back home…. And what is the most amazing thing in Cuba: it's the old cars… so we got ourselves a whole bunch of old wooden cars: ...
... time diving after getting my PADI OW license and my first dive outside of Sweden. Well it was much easier to dive here than back home. It's less weight, warm, wetsuit instead of dry and clear sight. A boat took me and 8 other to the open sea where we dived for a wreck in 30m depth. The second dive was in 12m depth and started with some corals and finished by a wreck. I am very pleased with the diving that cost ...


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Not alone.
If my mailbag is any indication, my friend is not alone in having made poor texting choices. I've published the best ones (that are appropriate for a family-friendly Web site) at the end of this column, so if you don't care about that particular nonsense, you can stop reading after the football goodies.
First, though, a couple of house-cleaning type items.
• Due to my schedule and other factors, I'm no longer doing my Friday Flex rankings. Consider this column my opinions on guys in the "flex" area each week. Eric Karabell will debut a new column detailing flex options tomorrow.
• For those that care, the episodes of "One Life to Live" that I appear on will air Nov. 5 and 6. I'm guessing I might bring it up a lot more as it gets closer.
• My texting friend from Tuesday's column would like everyone to know that she didn't care that she never heard from the guy. She wasn't that into him, she just thought the story was funny. I told her no one cares. But she'd like you to know anyway. Her story, I am obliging.
• I am no longer doing the grading at the end of this column. It's frankly a pain, I find no one really cares about the results (the haters will always hate, the fans understand that no one can truly predict the future and there's no clean way to objectively grade) and it takes time that I don't have to score, write and edit.
Let's rock and roll. As always, I try to avoid the obvious guys you are starting no matter what, like Tony Romo or LaDainian Tomlinson, unless I have something of particular interest to say about them.
Week 4 players I love
Braylon Edwards, WR, Browns: This is me, pushing all my chips in the middle on Braylon. He busts out for a big game this week. And then? Sell. Look at the Browns schedule coming up: bye, Giants, at Washington, at Jacksonville, Baltimore, Denver, at Buffalo, Houston, Indianapolis (and then in week 14, for the playoffs), at Tennessee, at Philadelphia, Cincinnati, at Pittsburgh. The jury is still out on the Redskins defense a bit, Houston is easy and the second Cincy matchup should be as well. That's it. Colts should be in good shape by Week 13 (and certainly against the pass) and the Bengals game in Week 16 will be at the mercy of the weather (remember last year?).
Jamal Lewis, RB, Browns: In 13 career meetings against Bengals, Jamal averages 119.3 yards rushing per game. Just sayin'.
All Your Bengals: Carson Palmer, T.J. Houshmanzadeh, Chris Perry and even Chad Johnson (in that order) should all have big days against the Browns. And then all the Bengals will celebrate afterward. Which will lead to at least three arrests and Marvin Lewis declaring, once again, that he is getting dangerously close to changing his facial expression.
Steve Slaton, RB, Texans: Either you believe or you do not believe. I believe.
Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars: You know what else I believe? That the Texans' run defense is, well, charitably named so.
Matt Jones, WR, Jaguars: Only two teams in the NFL have given up more points than the Texans. I can see Jones getting 60-70 yards here and have a good chance at a score. Incidentally, he had eight receptions for 138 and a score last time he faced Houston. In a bye week with so many star receivers unavailable, he could be useful.
Selvin Young and Michael Pittman, RB, Broncos: The Chiefs have given up almost 500 yards rushing in the past two weeks combined. Young breaks the century mark this week -- as he did twice against the Chiefs last season -- and Pittman gets in the end zone.
Jay Cutler, Eddie Royal, Brandon Marshall, Tony Sheffler, Broncos: This game is a blowout. And no love lost between the teams. Cutler and Marshall are obvious, of course, but I mention them for those of you who play the Gridiron Challenge.
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Chiefs: For the first time in recent history, the phrase "Damon Huard is starting" is actually good news.
DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, RBs, Panthers: Week to week, you don't know who to start. This week, you start both of them. The Falcons are giving up five yards a carry and already have allowed four rushing touchdowns this season.
Jake Delhomme, QB, Panthers: Of course, when the running game is rocking, it makes the passing game smooth like buttah. Pretty sure I heard that from Amos Alonzo Stagg.
Muhsin Muhammad, WR, Panthers: I know, I burned you on him last week. And obviously, you're starting Steve Smith. But it's worth noting that Muhammad has 100-yard games in two of his past three versus Atlanta.
Jeff King, TE, Panthers: Speaking of random trends, for those of you desperate due to the bye week or just lost Jeremy Shockey, King has two touchdowns in three games versus the Falcons.
Jerricho Cotchery, WR, Jets: Arizona is a team that gives a lot of unique looks on defense, and is unorthodox in its formations and style of play. Which means sometimes the offense gets caught and turns the ball over, and sometimes guys are wide open. Cotchery's 10 receptions last week led the Jets. Favre has chemistry with him and this is the week that Cotchery gets in the end zone.
All your 49ers: J.T. O'Sullivan, Frank Gore, Isaac Bruce and Bryant Johnson all have big games in a game that defines "Fantasy Goodness." In fact, O'Sullivan has more than 500 yards and three touchdowns in his past two games, and only three teams in the NFL have allowed more passing yards this year than the New Orleans Saints.
Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, David Patten, Pierre Thomas and Billy Miller, Saints: I guess what I am saying here is, bet the over.
Donald Driver and Donald Lee, Packers: Tampa Bay's Cover 2 defense is as good a version of that as there is in the league. The Bucs can get pressure with their front four, meaning seven guys will be back in coverage. Considering this game is on the road, it'll be fairly low scoring for the Packers. That said, the one way you attack a Cover 2 is in the middle of the field. One of the most effective plays is the slant, which Driver runs as well as anyone in the league. Expect a lot of short passes to Driver and Lee in this game in the middle of the field, especially with Grant finding no room.
Brian Griese and Ike Hilliard, Buccaneers: With Charles Woodson and Al Harris banged up, expect Jon Gruden to attack. He's not throwing 67 times again but, clearly, Gruden isn't shy about letting him sling it.
Kerry Collins, QB, Titans: Looking at some tape and discussing matchups with the guys from Scouts Inc., they tell me Darren Sharper has lost a step. And by that, they mean he is slower, not that he forgot his step somewhere and wandering through the parking lot, trying to find where he left it. The Vikings have really struggled so far this season on deep routes and teams are attacking them at safety. Considering how good the run defense is, expect Collins to take a few shots downfield. And connect on one or two. Consider this only if you're stuck in a bye week, but I say he has at least 200 yards and two scores.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Bills: Obvious? Of course. But he's worth the 6.6 you have to pay for him in Gridiron Challenge this week.
Trent Edwards, Lee Evans, Josh Reed, Bills: No team in the NFL gives up more points per game than the St. Louis Rams.
Steven Jackson, RB, Rams: You think the Rams saw the Miami game and said "Hmmm. Maybe we should just hike it to Steven." ... "What? When we've got Trent Green? That's crazy talk." ... "Still, we should give him the ball, like, on every play." ... "Yes, let's do that." ... "Brilliant!" ... "Brilliant!" ... "Why are we talking like a beer commercial?" ... "I don't know. Because so far this season we've needed a lot of liquid courage to watch this team?" ... "Yes, that's it. Brilliant!" ... "Brilliant!"
Santana Moss, WR, Redskins: Going back to last year, Moss now has a touchdown in each of his past five games. And in his past five games against Dallas specifically? Santana is averaging more than 100 yards a game and has four scores, including at least 100 yards and a touchdown in each of his past two.
Donovan McNabb, DeSean Jackson, Eagles: When John Gruden, who is known for conservative play calling, chucks it 67 times against a team, you gotta figure he saw something on the tape. I bet Andy Reid can figure out whatever it was, too. I do believe the Bears' defense is back, but I also think you can throw on them.
Eagles Defense / Special Teams: Eagles are second in the NFC in takeaways, tied for the league lead in sacks and they are facing Kyle Orton.
Matt Forte, RB, Bears: As good as the Eagles' defense is, you don't bench him. Ever.
Steelers and Ravens Defenses: This is one ugly, low-scoring game.
Week 4 players I hate:
Matt Schaub, QB, Texans: I'm currently working on a screenplay about a quarterback who has skills and a great wide receiver, but he can't get protection and it's driving him mental so he stalks his therapist. I'm calling it "What About Schaub?"
Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs: Before you leap out of your chair to fire off an angry e-mail about what a moron I am and how awesome LJ is, stop me when I say something crazy: The Broncos are one of the hottest offenses in the NFL right now. In fact, they are second in the NFL (to the Cowboys) in total yards per game. They are going to get a big lead and get it early on the Chiefs. Which means the Chiefs will have to abandon the run. In Johnson's one home game this year against an AFC West team that supposedly is easy to run on, he had just 22 yards against the Raiders. No. Thanks.
Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons: On the road and on the grass is different than at home and on the turf. Just sayin'.
Brett Favre, QB, Jets: He doesn't seem to know the offense at all and the Cardinals will throw a lot of weird looks at him. Given that the Jets are having trouble adjusting their pass protection, Arizona's schemes won't help matters. Brett is safer in leagues that don't count turnovers, but still, he's also banged up and this is not his week.
Edgerrin James, RB, Cardinals: If Kris Jenkins can't play, then life should be a lot easier for Edge. But as of now, I am assuming Jenkins will play. Which means James sits on the fantasy bench and grinds his gold teeth.
Ryan Grant, RB, Packers: The road to get healthy and back to being a fantasy force does not go through Tampa Bay.
Adrian Peterson, LenDale White, Chris Johnson: You almost definitely have to start them if you have them. Let's just be clear there. But not in a salary-cap league. And realize that none of these running backs will top 100 yards rushing.
Gus Frerotte and Bernard Berrian, Vikings: Ladies and gentlemen, your 2008 Minnesota Vikings!
Kyle Orton, QB, Bears: Not even in a bye week.
Brandon Lloyd, WR, Bears: I like him long term, just not here. Hard to catch passes when your QB has to throw them while laying on his back, you know?
Willis McGahee, Le'Ron McClain, Ray Rice: Even if McGahee is out with the eye injury and it's only two guys splitting carries, I don't like either against the Steelers. They've given up just one rushing touchdown all year. Opponents are averaging just 2.8 yards per carry against them, second-best in the NFL.
Joe Flacco and Derrick Mason, Ravens: Yeah, this is not a pretty game.
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers: See Flacco, Joe.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Steelers: Ravens actually have a better run defense than the Steelers.
Best of the Text Stories:
Kevin (Laramie, Wyo.): So there I was, talking with one of the Abbies (can you pluralize people with "ies"?) I was dating and out of nowhere she says, "Kevin, am I your girlfriend?" Thanks to the good timing of a drunker-than-me friend splashing his beer on me, I avoided the question. Later that night, I was drunk, so what do college kids do when they are drunk? They drunk text! "Abby, out of all the girls I am dating I consider you to be most like my girlfriend" Can you overcome something like that?
Jeff (unknown): The night before last year's Super Bowl I was lucky enough to leave the bar with a girl. The next morning, no less than 10 seconds after I dropped her off I wanted to text a friend about it. I texted my friend "I finally took home Laura last night".... only I texted her by accident.
Jay (New York): Tell your lady friend that I don't mind random "tipsy" texts at 4 a.m. In fact, I love them. I've been known to send out the random text while watching TV, most notably to a girl I had just met: "I'm tired of these *expletive deleted* snakes on this *expletive deleted* plane!" Of course that didn't go over well and I never got a response, but hey, I had to let her know how I felt, and I was really tired of those snakes on the plane. Long live the podcast and random free happy hours in NYC paid for by ESPN.
Jim (Chicago): God, I hope this gets to you Berry, or else someone is going to think I'm a huge weirdo. But whatever. I'm writing about the bad texts. We have known our neighbors for about 15 years. Our 21-year-old neighbor worked a summer for my dad, and therefore had my dad's number saved in his phone. My dad called me one Friday morning and asked me what a text message was and that he got one. I talked him through the steps of how to check it and it turns out, our neighbor had sent him one at 2:45 a.m. I told him to hit the button and read it out loud. Imagine the awkwardness Monday at work after this one: "I want to be with you."
B-dawg (Norton): Wow, Berry, no combination of writers on the Internet makes me "LMAO" out loud like you do. Once I texted a girl and asked her if she liked me enough to pop the pimples on my back. I was drunk. I had just fallen out of a long relationship. Six years, high school sweetheart, whole shabang. I was vulnerable. Whatever. I wish I had said "Lincoln freed the slaves."
John (New York): I got a text from my girlfriend while I was at college and she was at home. It said something to the extent of "He kissed me, right? I didn't do anything wrong, did I?"
Bryan (Brooklyn): I had been seeing a girl for a couple of weeks and was planning on taking her out to dinner in the city, but I couldn't think of a place. Remembering my roommate had brought home some delicious BBQ from somewhere the night before, I texted him, "Yo where u get those fat ribs??" except I accidentally sent it to her instead. And as you can imagine, that didn't go very well at all.
Matthew Berry -- The Talented Mr. Roto -- can be texted at 4-ESPN. He can also be seen on "Sunday Countdown" on ESPN. He is a four-time award winner from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association, including a Writer of the Year award. He is also the creator of RotoPass.com, a Web site that combines a bunch of well known fantasy sites, including ESPN Insider, for one low price. Use promo code ESPN for 10 percent off.
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text: Lauren H.'s night started out well, but as soon as she got inside, the tides shifted. She was unable to steal Juan Pablo away from the other women, broke down in tears, and by the time she did get to talk to him, she spilled all her dirty laundry. A broken engagement is tragic but definitely not first-date small talk.


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Jamie has just finished his exams, and his carefree summer is off to a great start. He has crashed a sixth-form party and hooked up with an older woman, 18-year-old Laura, who is also looking for some uncomplicated fun.
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Peach and Green Grape Fantasy
Total Time
Prep 20 mins
Cook 1 hr
This is the ultimate in low-cal, low fat, yet is satisfying and delicious. It's from a diabetic cookbook I use; a 3/4 cup serving has only 115 calories. Choices: fruits & veggies: 2; fats & oils: 1 OR fruits & veggies: 1; milk: 1. For diabetics, please use a sugar substitute, like splenda (2 tbsp) or stevia (2-4 drops).
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 cups green seedless grapes
- 4 medium peaches, peeled (or use canned,drained)
- 2 medium apples, unpeeled
- 4 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup plain 2% yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry or 2 tablespoons marsala wine
- Place grapes in bowl, and add peaches and apples which are cut up into bite size pieces, and the walnuts.
- Combine yogurt, sugar and dry sherry.
- Pour over fruit and combine to coat the fruit.
- Chill for at least 1 hour or up to several hours.
- Stir gently to serve.
- Makes 6 1 cup servings or 8 3/4 cup servings.
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What a wonderful recipe! I cut it in half and used a couple of our good Colorado peaches and some seedless Pink Reliance grapes from our back yard grape vine, for it is harvest season here....also used the sherry instead of wine. We love fresh fruits and this is a great way to enjoy them.
This is a lovely fruit dish that I will make again for sure. I made it exactly as stated using the marsala wine. The dressing is a perfect combination for the fruit and the walnuts added a nice texture. Thanks for sharing, Trish Perkins.


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Broccoli and Ham Gratin
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Prep 15 mins
Cook 45 mins
This can be a main course or a side dish at something more extravagant.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 cup grated swiss cheese
- 1 lb broccoli, trimmed, cooked in boiling, salted water until just tender, and chopped coarse, about 4 1/4 cups
- 5 ounces cooked ham, chopped
- 1 cup coarse dry breadcrumbs
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until scalding.
- Take off heat.
- In a saucepan, melt 4 tlbsps butter over moderately-low heat and saute the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add the flour and cook the roux, stirring, for 3 minutes more.
- Add the heated milk in a stream, whisking, and simmer it, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses and season to taste.
- Keep stirring just until the cheeses are melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- In a well-buttered 14 inch gratin dish, combine the broccoli and ham and pour sauce over.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top, dot with remaining 2 tblsps butter and bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 30 minutes, or until it is browned and bubbly.
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I'll admit it. I'm a broccoli-phobe. I must say though that this dish is DELICIOUS!! The sauce is paired perfectly with the broccoli & ham and not allowing either flavor to overpower the dish. I wouldn't change a thing about it. DH loved it as well. Two thumbs way up!!
Great! I doubled the recipe and used some extra cubed ham (I had lots to use up). I sauteed some onion in thye butter before I made the roux. This is the first time that I've seen the 15-month-old go crazy over broccoli and feed himself pieces of broccoli! I'll make this again. Thanx!
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Mike McKitrickdoesn't own a smartphone.
He doesn't have a computer either.
The 41-year-old can remember the days when typing a paper meant turning to a typewriter or to a word processor, and when knowing how to navigate a library's card catalog system was essential for doing research.
Now, you can "just go on the Internet and look it up."
"It's better that things are faster and easier, but I miss the personal interaction," said McKitrick, a former area resident who now lives in Minnesota. He was visiting OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology in downtown Youngstown on Thursday afternoon.
McKitrick's musings on technology — he admitted to being slightly "behind the times" — come within days of the anniversary of the World Wide Web's public introduction, which happened 23 years ago this week.
On Aug. 6, 1991, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee — who had introduced the concept of the Internet to his colleagues in a March 12, 1989, proposal — gave people outside of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, access to the World Wide Web for the very first time.
McKitrick, for one, didn't necessarily foresee the sweeping changes that would occur as a result of the Internet's creation. He recalls only "bits and pieces" of its development, including the advent of email.
It wasn't a sudden change, he added.
Katie Seminara, the 30-year-old assistant manager of OH WOW!, had a similar experience.
In many ways, she grew up alongside the Internet. As a student in junior high, she learned how to use Google. As a high school sophomore, she started to send emails — which she thought "was the greatest thing." As a college sophomore, she received her first introduction to Facebook.
She'd just returned home from studying abroad and relied on Facebook to keep in touch with people she'd met while traveling.
"It made life extremely easy," Seminara said.
At OH WOW!, which operates as a nonprofit organization, the Internet is an integral tool.
Seminara explained that the Internet helps OH WOW! to get its "mission out there," by way of social media and its website. It also allows staff access to additional educational materials.
At least one exhibit at the center — the solar energy display — even incorporates the Internet, allowing visitors to track the amount of energy produced from solar panels installed on a building's roof at Youngstown State University.
As for the future, Seminara can visualize the Internet's helping to create a stronger connection between OH WOW! and the public it serves, even when they're not physically there. One way to do that, she added, is through the development of applications.
"We always want to be in the palm of somebody's hand," Seminara said, "and the Internet will allow us to do that."
Thanks to the Internet, the public library, too, "literally never closes," said Heidi M. Daniel, director of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. Patrons can stream an album, access an e-book and have reference questions answered 24/7 from the comfort of their homes and from their own devices.
Daniel, 38, said the Internet has had a major impact on the library industry, and has brought with it both opportunities and challenges. The Internet has led to the library's changing its services and how they're offered, for example.
It also has caused people like Daniel to become increasingly concerned with "making sure people are able to access [the Internet]," regardless of factors such as income level. The PLYMC first offered public-access computers in 1996 and had just eight. Now, it has 271 and also offers Wi-Fi in its buildings.
Daniel doesn't see print resources disappearing from local libraries anytime soon, however. A recent survey of patrons showed that they still consider books to be the most valuable of the library's goods.
"You have to balance [offering technology services] with our traditional users who want our traditional services," she said.
Lee Yi is the founder of the Boardman-based Drund, a private mobile application used to increase communication among schools, parents, teachers and students. He called the Internet an essential good that everyone should have, even likening it to water.
The Internet is a utility, not an option, said Yi, 39. A lack of access, then, cuts people off from things. But for those with access, the Internet, especially with the prevalence of Wi-Fi, is something that constantly surrounds them.
"It's always on," Yi explained. "You're not trying to drag this wire, click this button and hope it connects. You wake up in the morning, [and] you're connected."
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Jeff, your expectations are to high. They report what somebody tells them true or false. Although I was aware that some of information in this article was incorrect, I believe the premise of technologies use will continue to change the world we live in. Our current coming of age generation carries little or no money as a result. Debt and credit cards wouldn't be as readily viable without the internet. Consumer purchasing has changed in a short 10-15 years as a result, as Heidi stated libraries have changed, our financial institutions have changed, crime has changed, etc... Despite some inaccuracies the article was focused on the changes that have resulted because of the internet.
There were instant messages in 1975, on plasma-screen terminals. There were several e-mail protocols in the 1970s and 1980s before gateways were developed to interconnect them. lynx preceded the HTML "web" browser (at least in some places; it was clumsy and required creation of massive indexes for every page every time it was modified, but made the info accessible). network news-groups preceded the Balkanized, free-speech-squelching web-based discussions.
Yes, things have changed.
Studies have shown that eBooks are bad to read, reduce mental focus and memory, discourage making mental connections, involve struggles with format and lighting, but they're very cheap to produce.
Privacy is nearly non-existant; your phones, your network postings and e-mail messages (but not the governments' in a total inversion of law), your movements, how you drive... are tracked and recorded for later blackmail or persecution. Material is cheap to copy and spread, so respect for intellectual property and invention is down. People don't own, they rent... on credit, and corrupt governments swoop in to take whatever you possess and slowly take out of use the "antique" tools which allowed some privacy and independence.
Reporters aren't taught to question, and are actively discouraged from questioning these days (and what with deadlines in the seconds it's somewhat understandable). But some of it is publishers and idiotorial boreds trying to "guide" the public debate for their own purposes. Gone are the intrepid, hard-questioning Lois Lanes, Jimmy Olsens and Clark Kents who had a broad base of "liberal education" with which to approach different kinds of news.
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Olga Kostantinivna Kurylenko (Ukrainian: Ольга Костянтинівна Куриленко, Russian: Ольга Константиновна Куриленко; born 14 November 1979) is a French actress and model. She was discovered as a model at the age of 13 and at the age of 16 moved from Ukra...ine to Paris to pursue a modeling career. Kurylenko started her acting career in 2005. She found success as an actress for her role as Nika Boronina in the movie adaptation of the video game Hitman (2007), and then rose to fame by playing Bond girl Camille Montes in the 22nd James Bond film, Quantum of Solace (2008). More recently she starred in Terrence Malick's To the Wonder (2012), and alongside Tom Cruise in Oblivion (2013) and Russell Crowe in The Water Diviner (2014).
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Olga Kurylenko is so beautiful. Gorgoues lady
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Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution
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The review deals with three books focused on two questions dealing with a single problem: how human cultures and crop cultures are interrelated? The two questions dealt with are: Is there a conflict between the evolution of cultivated plants and the present trend of our cultural (including social, economical, ideological or political) evolution? If yes, what can be done to diminish this conflict? The three books focused on these questions deal with (1) growing number of endangered crops on global scale (Khoshbakht and Hammer, Threatened Crop Species Diversity. Shahid Beheshti University Press, Teheran 2010), (2) massive erosion of locally and regionally important crop varieties and associated traditional knowledge followed by collapse of whole agroecosystems and landscapes on a country scale (Antofie, A red list of crop plant varieties for Romania—Lista rosie a varietatilor plantelor de cultura din Romania. Publ. House Lucian Blaga Univ., Sibiu 2011), and (3) the growing number of endangered human communities (ethnic, cultural and linguistic islands) which preserved for centuries many valuable genetic resources (Hammer et al. 2011).
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Skip to comments.Bill Clinton Criticizes Bush on Libby Move
Posted on 07/03/2007 8:07:33 PM PDT by West Coast Conservative
Former President Bill Clinton criticized President Bush on Tuesday for commuting the prison sentence of I. Lewis Libby Jr. and tried to draw a distinction from his own controversial pardons.
In Iowa to promote the presidential candidacy of his wife, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, Mr. Clinton was asked by a radio host, David Yepsen, You had some controversial pardons during your presidency; whats your reaction to what President Bush did?
Yeah, but I think the facts were different, Mr. Clinton said. I think there are guidelines for what happens when somebody is convicted. Youve got to understand, this is consistent with their philosophy; they believe that they should be able to do what they want to do, and that the law is a minor obstacle.
Its wrong to out that C.I.A. agent and wrong to try to cover it up, Mr. Clinton added. And no one was ever fired from the White House for doing it.
Mr. Clinton pardoned 140 people in the final hours of his presidency, including Marc Rich, the fugitive broker who had been charged with evading tens of millions of dollars in taxes, and who was the former husband of a top donor to Democrats and Mrs. Clintons first Senate campaign.
Rather than tread lightly on the Libby commutation, the Clintons have chosen to confront it; Clinton advisers said there was no real alternative, because the news media would bring up the Rich pardon anyway.
Still, the Clintons have not scheduled a news conference during their visit, where they might face tough questioning, nor have they permitted reporters to attend private events, some including as many as 300 people, where people ask Mrs. Clinton questions. All of their public events have been rallies where the two of them speak.
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the Devil's Advocate speaks
STFU klintoon, you slimy bass-turd!
Bill Clinton criticizing President Bush on pardoing Libby, has more irony than a black fly in a glass of milk.
....Bill must have thought he was on a Saturday Night Live comedy skit....ok, Bill, enough, I'm on the floor holding my sides.....
Christ, this late at night and I need another keyboard. - That is outright hilarious!
And I don't need to see the words "Clinton" and "Bush" together in the same sentence ever again...
Like not getting paid 6 figures in return for the pardon
Wow ... I'm really surprised that the impeached former president had the gall to make a statement like this. Then again, maybe not. Gotta get back to the White House so that he can diddle Hillary's interns.
Bill Clinton pardoned his OWN half brother... Roger Clinton
Does anyone else wanna' slap clinton...or is it just me?
No, the bloggers and talk radio are bringing up Rich and the other scumbags pardoned by Slick, that is why the Xlintons had no choice but to address the issue head-on.
And Xlinton knows that most people never heard of Marc Rich anyway and the MSM will just gloss it over as old news. Man I wish the Bush administration had the stones to fight back against these mofos.
Interestingly enough, Scooter Libby was Marc Rich's long-time lawyer.
Armitage, you're fired!
How this man can say this stuff and not be afraid of lightening bolts is amazing. I guess he figures he's gotten away with it for this long.
Wow! Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
Bill Clintongave pardons to Mel Reynolds, the child molester, who now works for Jesse Jackson, to FALN terrorists, who were convicted bombers, and... Ta Da! Marc Rich! Interestingly enough, it was Scooter Libby who worked FOR Rich at the time, trying to get his pardon... And it was Fitz who was trying to keep Rich from being pardoned...
Anybody think it was a bit of a "come-uppance?"
Notice how he did not say; "the facts were different!" ?
A typical clue to spot a lie spoken by a liar - and he didn't even notice it.
I'll bet a whole lot of dectives and judges just did.
Why is it that we never hear a peep out of our Republican Senators.
Only every time I see his sorry mug. And I am convinced that if you did slap him in the mouth, he would cry like a little baby. What a despicable excuse for a human being.
Yeah, but I think the facts were different, Mr. Clinton said
Yeah, GW didn't collect any cash from Scooter.
He got away with and is still getting away with it...with the blessings of many a lemming....sickening that so many out there cannot see him for what he really is...
It's not just you, there is a very long line.
Still, one has to marvel at this pure sociopath.
For an opportunity to get back into the White House and all the benefits therein, Bill will do and say anything. Besides, he has probably sold his soul to the devil (hitlery) help me and your philandering will continue to go unnoticed.
Libby didn't "out a CIA agent" you dumbass!
Now that simple fact is out of the way, how does this commutation compare to your ??
Bubba doesn't think anyone remembers his record for pardoning terrorists, criminals and scumbags.
Go find a bimbo, Bill.
The Bush high road hasn't worked so far so why not try a shot across the bow of Clinton Inc?
What an absolute a**hole. God, how I detest that man. There really is something psychologically wrong with him.
That'll happen when Hell fields an NHL franchise.
This is my biggest disappointment of Bush. No fighting back against Dem lies and BS.
NO SHAME exists in the soul of Bill & Hill CLINTON, only arrogance and selfishness!!
They epitomize the ME GENERATION!!
And for what? All so his c*nting of a wife who never lived in that city could have a spring board! The Clintons PUT THE LIVES OF NEW YORKERS IN DIRECT DANGER, WHO STILL ARE IN DANGER ALL SO THIS THING WHO DARES TO CALL HERSELF A HUMAN BEING COULD PLAY SENATOR!
Thread of article written by Freeper Joseph F. Conner whose father was killed by these TERRORISTS!
Another victim who the Clintons spit on all so her "Helliness" could have a spring board:
AND this POS Hillary DARES to question Bush??
Why fight back against the Clintons hanging themselves?
Meanwhile we have Republican Congress critters conservative, moderate and liberal alike who are more concerned about upsetting their Democrat buddies than they are about challenging this mess.
I'm amazed that the great pardoner would even make a comment!
Because cowardice runs in their veins. They like to fawn over Democrats. Most are weasels.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Authorities say more than two dozen people have been hurt after a school activity bus rolled onto its side on a North Carolina highway.
The Mecklenburg County emergency medical service reported that 23 people had minor injuries and six had serious injures that weren't life-threatening. All were taken to Charlotte hospitals.
Spokesman Jeff Keith said there were 55 students and three adults on the bus from Cox Mill Elementary School in Concord. Keith said it wasn't immediately clear why the bus swerved off the road.
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Cabarrus County school officials said the bus was one of three taking the school's entire fifth-grade class to an annual overnight trip in Lake Wylie, S.C.
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What is Outdoor Reset? (ODR) How does it work?
Outdoor reset is a control and an outside air sensor and will re-adjust the heating system water temperature to a minimum system water temperature to satisfy the heat loss of the home. As the outside air temperature gets colder, the heating water gets warmer, and as the outside temperature gets warmer the system water temperature gets cooler. This does two major things for us. One it will save fuel and second it creates more comfort within the home. While running at lower water temperature in the radiation than we were used to, the radiation will feel cooler but the comfort level is increased and the cost of operation will decrease. We are running cooler, not cold water around us for a longer period of time. It becomes almost a trickle of warmth all the time which tries to mimic constant heat. We do not feel temperature changes within the structure. To maximize the fuel savings one needs to properly adjust the reset curve which changes from application to application, dependent on the heat loss and amount and type of radiation. Outdoor reset controls have numerous settings which let you dial in a maximum fuel savings, but, many are left at factory defaults which work but not as efficienctly as setting the control to match your specific system and homes.
We will need to gather certain information to adjust the curve properly. Here is a list of information that is handy to have when setting up an outdoor reset control.
1. Do a heat loss.
2. Amount of Radiation. This is the only time you need to measure radiation on hot water boilers. DO NOT SIZE THE BOILER FROM THE AMOUNT OF RADIATION! Measuring radiation has nothing at all to do with the size of the new boiler. If you size the boiler from the amount of radiation in the home the boiler will be oversized most of the time. By my experience the boiler will be oversized by around 100%. Oversizing the boiler will always waste fuel. The boiler will short cycle and decrease the efficiency of the boiler.
3. Boiler design temperature Maximum boiler temperature required to heat the home at a design outdoor temperature.
4. Boiler start temperature
5. Outdoor Start Temperature
6. Outdoor design temperature
7. Boiler minimum temperature
8. Differential required
9. Boiler delay, This is not always used except in multiple boiler installations.
10. Warm Weather Shut Down temperature.
Let's determine how to get the above information and what the functions do. They will be numbered the same as above.
1. Perform a complete and thorough heat loss. We can help you with that. Usually the shorter form or quicker shortcut the calculation is the less accurate it is.
2. Measure the amount of radiation. You will need to determine the amount of heat your systen cam output. Measure only the element of the copper tube baseboard, or measure all the cabinet convector's width, depth and height of cabinet, determine the sq. ft. of cast iron radiation whichever applies. When you have this information there are charts available here to help in determining the water temperature required for your system. We can help with this also if we do your heat loss. When you have the total radiation output we will divide it into the heat loss by heating zone. We than use another set of charts to determine water temperature. With hydro air and copper tube baseboard the minimum should normally be 120º to 125º f.
3. Boiler design temperature varies by boiler build. If you have a cast iron boiler which requires warmer water temperature or less flow due to condensing issues or you could have a newer mod/con high efficiency boiler which are designed to condense. The lower the water temperature required for your system the better choice for the newer mod/con boilers. The higher the water temperature the lower the effciency of the boiler.
4. The boiler start temperature will normally be the same as the thermostat setting although it may not be. This sets the bottom parameter for the heating curve. Some OD reset controls will call this the high OD air temperature.
5. The outdoor start temperature will normally be the same as the thermostat setting. This is the outdoor air temperature where the heating curve starts . This is normally the same as the building temperature.
6. The outdoor design temperature is the temperature we used to do the heat loss. We use the ASHRAE design temperature recommendations for your area. The outdoor design temperature is the average coldest outdoor temperature for your area.
7. Boiler design temperature is the highest water temperature you want to see in the system at the coldest outside temperature. This setting is dependent on the amount and type of radiation and your heat loss. Some controls call this the low OD air temperature.
8. The differential is adjustable but I normally suggest the automatic mode setting. Not all outdoor reset controls have this option.
9. Boiler delay is how long the control will wait until the second boiler is started. This is normally adjustable from 30 seconds to 4 minutes or more depending on the manufacturer. Some controls will have this in the control parameter menus.
10. Warm weather shut down (WWSD) is an option which is nice for commercial buildings and apartments. It will turn the boiler(s) off when the OD air temperature is met even if there is a call for heat from the thermostat. It is usually set at the building thermostat setting or 5F less. If the thermostat is set at 70º and the WWSD is 65º and the outside air temperature is 66º the boiler(s) will not turn on. Not all outdoor reset controls have this option but it may sometimes be found in the control parameter menu.
Now that we have the information from above we can set the functions in the outdoor reset control and use a reset curve. The following reset curve is set to the examples listed below the curve. We calculated all the information and came up with those values. This is not very hard to do.
Here is an example of a reset curve. Water temperature is on the left side and air temperature is on the bottom. This is one I actually did for a 4 unit apartment house that used to maintain 180º water temperature all the time in a 225,000 btu boiler. The heat loss was about 222,000 btu with no attic insulation. When I ran the heat loss again if he added insulation with an "R - Value" of 19 to the attic the heat loss was reduced to 144,235. The building had 1600 sq. ft. of cast iron radiation. A heat loss of 144,235 and 1600 sq ft of radiation we just needed to look at a chart and do some simple math. Heat loss of 144,235/1600 sq. ft. of cast iron radiation = 90 btu's per square foot of radiation. We acquired the water temperature from a chart. Find the closest btu per sq. ft. in the second row and look directly up to the top row from this chart.
We also have charts for older (standard) copper tube baseboard chart and newer lower water temp baseboard from Slantfin chart
Download a blank chart to plot your OD reset curve
We removed the old boiler, reduced the boiler size from 225k to 160's, than installed two smaller boilers to match the heat loss. In other words we installed two 80,000 boilers with a Taco SR503-EXP multi-zone relay and a Taco PC-702 outdoor reset control.
This is how we plotted the heating curve to set our control by.
If the temperature today was 25º the reset control would use a target temperature of about 123º for the system supply water temperature. If you raised the water temperature on the left, and redrew the line to the new maximum temperature, the water temperature would go higher. The lower the water temperature setting the more fuel is saved. I must repeat myself here and remind you to be careful of lower water settings with cast iron boilers without the proper boiler protection.
Let's take a look at the heat curve from the way it was shipped (factory default) and what water temps we would have been operating at. You can see on a 20 degree day the system water temperature is almost 30 degrees cooler. This will use less fuel. We need to calculate the heating curves by doing the heat losses and measuring the radiation and readjust the curves for each job as explained above.


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The Problem with Torts Over Torture
I obviously agree that whether the Gitmo detainees were innocent or not, they could not legally be tortured under U.S. laws. But I also believe that the Gitmo detainees will, by filing these suits, expose themselves to discovery requests about their own behavior and association with the Taliban or Al Qaeda. Unless they are "innocent" by which I should have said "unassociated" with the groups to which Congress authorized the President's use of military force, I just can't imagine a U.S. jury awarding damages, even if they should.
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Of course, it is hard to say for sure what the effects of these lawsuits will be, and the use of foreign courts to go after U.S. officials is another interesting legal front in the war on terror.